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Diabolical Hack - Free Online Browser Game
Diabolical Hack is a free, offline browser-based simulation sandbox game where players act as hackers writing fictional viruses in the made-up HexBatch scripting language. The game simulates harmless chaos on virtual Windows 11 machines, featuring a variety of cosmetic effects and dark humor without any real-world consequences. Developed by happystoner5420 Games, it requires no installation and runs entirely in a modern web browser.
Project Zomboid Build 42.20 takes its player count to a new all-time peak
Project Zomboid's latest update, Build 42.20, has propelled the game to a new all-time player count peak of over 121,000 concurrent players. This surge is attributed to significant additions in building content and a revamped map featuring detailed environmental storytelling and unique locations. The update enhances the survival simulation experience, offering more opportunities for multiplayer interactions and community engagement.
Acclaimed 2024 PS5 Game Suddenly Delisted From PlayStation Store
The construction and management simulation game Parkitect: Deluxe Edition has been delisted from the PlayStation Store for PS5 and PS4. Developer Texel Raptor requested the removal due to the port not meeting its standards, with publisher BlitWorks reportedly no longer supporting its ported titles.
With only 143 more sleeps until Christmas, it’s time to start getting excited and play North Pole Workshop
North Pole Workshop, the debut game from BIGG Studios, now has a playable demo available on Steam for PC. This co-op simulation game, developed by Michael Szyszko and Ania Pienio, allows up to four players to work together in Santa's workshop to manufacture, wrap, and ship toys. The demo offers adjustable difficulty levels, supporting both casual play and more demanding challenges.
Bergwerk – A Mining Sim Is Unearthed!
Bergwerk – A Mining Sim, a new mining simulation game developed by Hindsight Studios and published by Aerosoft, is coming to Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5, and PC. Players will build a coal empire, manage heavy machinery, and navigate procedurally generated mines with dynamic economic challenges. The game features detailed management systems, including safety protocols and logistics, with a release date yet to be announced.
American Truck Simulator trundles off to a land of enchanted highways and giant bovines with a freshly announced North Dakota expansion
SCS Software has announced a new expansion for American Truck Simulator that will take players to North Dakota. The DLC will feature major cities like Fargo and Bismarck, as well as landmarks such as the World's Largest Buffalo and the Enchanted Highway. No release date has been announced yet for the expansion, which joins other upcoming DLCs for South Dakota, Indiana, and British Columbia.
American Truck Simulator is headed to North Dakota in its latest DLC
American Truck Simulator is expanding its map with a new DLC that will take players to North Dakota. The upcoming downloadable content will feature the state's prairies, farmlands, and rivers, adding to the game's extensive recreation of North American roads. While no release date has been announced, the DLC promises to include new trucking routes and scenic landscapes.
One of Kerbal Space Program's biggest inspirations was a promotional Flash game for Top Gear: 'That was the most similar game to KSP that I could find back then'
Felipe Falanghe, the creator of Kerbal Space Program, discusses his gaming history and inspirations, including Flight Simulator 4 and a promotional Flash game for Top Gear. He shares his current playtime with The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion and BattleBit, and his enduring love for Flight Simulator and Fragile Allegiance. Falanghe also touches on his journey into game development and the initial unambitious scope of Kerbal Space Program.
The Sims and Rimworld collide in a new 24/7 "persistent, player-driven" MMO where the community collaborates…
SEED is a new persistent, player-driven MMO simulation that combines elements of The Sims and Rimworld. Players colonize a planet, build autonomous characters with unique personalities, and collaborate to create functional societies that persist even when offline. The game is launching in Early Access via a standalone launcher, with a Steam release planned for later in the year.
Oats, Cheese, Beef, and Mead: Manor Lords adds a veritable feast of new produce and 'advanced' buildings
An update for the medieval city builder Manor Lords, developed by Slavic Magic, introduces new mechanics including advanced buildings, seasonal animal breeding, and new produce like oats, cheese, beef, and mead. The patch also includes balance changes and an overhauled interface, accessible via the Steam beta branch.
Coming Out in gaming this week — August 3, 2026
This week's gaming releases include a variety of titles across multiple genres and platforms. Highlights include "Beast of Reincarnation," an action RPG with unique combat, and "Big Walk," a cooperative adventure from the creators of "Untitled Goose Game." Other notable releases are "Lies of P: Complete Edition" for the Switch 2, "Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls," and the roguelike FPS "Gunstoppable."
What we've been playing - "The dev team all moved to Hawaii to make this one, and you can tell"
This week's "What We've Been Playing" feature highlights several games: Marie is enjoying the colorful shop management of Thrifty Business on PC, Connor is revisiting the open-world challenges of Dragon's Dogma 2, Dom is celebrating Final Fantasy 10's 25th anniversary with progression boosters on Nintendo Switch, and Kelsey is unwinding with the cozy yet spooky fishing and horror elements of Dredge.
Wasteland Gunsmith Simulator – Beta Sign Up | Alpha Beta Gamer
Wasteland Gunsmith Simulator is a post-apocalyptic crafting and simulation game where players manage a traveling workshop, building and restoring weapons for various factions. The game features a modular crafting system and allows players to scavenge for parts in dangerous territories. A beta sign-up is currently available.
Jurassic World Evolution 2: Complete Edition Nintendo Switch 2 launch trailer
Frontier Developments has released a launch trailer for Jurassic World Evolution 2: Complete Edition on Nintendo Switch 2. This edition includes all previous DLC, featuring over 120 dinosaurs and new campaign content inspired by Jurassic World Dominion. The game offers multiple modes including Campaign, Chaos Theory, and Sandbox, all optimized for the Nintendo Switch 2.
Leafy Corner – Put Down Roots In A Cozy Plant Shop Adventure
Leafy Corner, a cozy plant shop management game developed and published by Fireline Games, is now available on Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, and Windows PC. The game focuses on nurturing and selling over 100 real-world plants, customizing the shop, and building customer reputation rather than fast-paced profit chasing.
Prospice ser ut som en blandning av Snowrunner och skräck
Prospice is a new game that blends the challenging terrain management of Snowrunner with horror elements. Players must make deliveries on a haunted island, navigating treacherous environments and supernatural threats. An open playtest is currently available on Steam for approximately one week.
Angel Engine Opens The Doors To A Bleak Sci-Fi Horror
Angel Engine, a new horror and simulation game developed by HMS Studios and published by Black Lantern Collective, is now available on Xbox Series X|S for £6.69. The game combines unsettling sci-fi elements with surgical simulation, set in a post-apocalyptic future where players take on the role of a scientist involved in a desperate initiative to save humanity.
Rideshare "Stimulator" is an Uber driver sim set in a city full of weirdos that I'm hoping is satirical enough to pull the concept off
Saber Interactive announced Rideshare "Stimulator," a new simulation game developed by Unigine where players act as an Uber driver in a city populated by eccentric characters. The game focuses on realistic driving mechanics, passenger satisfaction, and self-funded vehicle maintenance, with a satirical tone suggested by the unusual passenger interactions.
A Microsoft Flight Simulator Cinderella Story: Building the A220 Airliner
Synaptic Simulations, a team of young developers, has launched their first product, the A220 Airliner, on the Microsoft Flight Simulator Marketplace. This highly anticipated add-on represents a significant achievement for the team, who emerged from the freeware scene to create a complex simulation of a modern jet airliner. The A220 Airliner is available for purchase within Microsoft Flight Simulator.
Rideshare “Stimulator” Is Basically An Uber Simulator With Weirder Passengers
Rideshare Stimulator is a new simulation game aiming to replicate the experience of being a rideshare driver, featuring quirky passengers and realistic driving mechanics. Players must manage time, car condition, and passenger satisfaction to earn ratings and tips. The game is being published by Saber Interactive and is planned for release on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S, though a specific release date has not yet been announced.
