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Oids PC - A brilliant Thrust-like game comes over to the ZX Spectrum NEXT
Oids PC, a faithful recreation of Dan Hewitt's 1987 Atari ST game, has been released for the ZX Spectrum NEXT by Mausthekat. This new version preserves the original's challenging momentum-based physics and features 60fps performance, an optional CRT filter, and all six original galaxies.
Cozy retro repair sim ReStory earns its budget back in just 12 hours: "We're completely blown away"
The retro repair simulation game ReStory, developed by Mandragora and published by tinyBuild, has recouped its full development budget within 12 hours of its launch on Steam. The game, set in mid-2000s Tokyo, tasks players with repairing broken electronics and has achieved over 100,000 copies sold on its first day, with a 97% positive rating on Steam.
Volcano Princess Switch Review
Volcano Princess is a daughter-raising simulation game for the Nintendo Switch that offers a wealth of activities. The game is described as not creepy and packed with content, potentially offering almost too much to do.
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MAFATE is a new game available on Steam for PC, where players assume the role of a legendary mail carrier in the Cirque de Mafate region. The gameplay involves delivering letters, taking photos, and discovering adorable Bibiis while exploring a whimsical world.
THQ Nordic Showcase 2026: All The News, Trailers, And Reveals
THQ Nordic held its 2026 showcase, revealing new titles and updates from its various studios. Highlights include new installments in the Let's Sing and Wreckfest series, DLC for Reanimal, and updates for Expeditions: Samurai and Titan Quest 2. The publisher also showcased Gothic 1 Remake, the Gothic Classic Trilogy, and Gothic: A Shadow's Quest, alongside various Nintendo Switch titles.
Chop Chop Inc. Released
The furniture-making simulation game Chop Chop Inc. has been released on Steam by developers NullRef Entertainment and rokaplay. The game has garnered over 100,000 wishlists.
Iron Nest: Heavy Turret Simulator review - organization as a deadly skill
Iron Nest: Heavy Turret Simulator is a simulation game where players manage a walking artillery unit, focusing on organization and calculation to eliminate targets. The game emphasizes meticulous planning and manual operation, offering a unique challenge that can be highly satisfying for players who enjoy micromanagement. Despite its complexity, the inclusion of an in-game notepad and a gradual ramp-up in difficulty make the demanding gameplay accessible.
Next Week on XBOX: New Games for August 10 to 14
This weekly feature highlights new games arriving on Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, PC, and Game Pass between August 10 and 14. Titles include EA Sports Madden NFL 27, Sandustry, Hell Let Loose: Vietnam, and many more across various genres.
ReStory: Chill Electronics Repairs Released
ReStory: Chill Electronics Repairs, a new simulation game, has launched on Steam for Windows and macOS. The game allows players to engage in electronics repair scenarios.
Bus Bound Gets A Scenic Upgrade With Hidden Gems Tour DLC
The simulation game Bus Bound has received a new DLC called Hidden Gems Tour, available on Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5, and PC. This expansion introduces sightseeing tours, new passenger interactions, and a double-decker bus, alongside a free update that expands the game's map with three new districts. The DLC aims to add variety by shifting focus from scheduled routes to creating memorable sightseeing journeys.
Herd Dispatch Review | TheXboxHub
Herd Dispatch is a puzzle game where players direct sheep to their correct barns using railroad-like junctions. Despite its simple premise, the game suffers from frustrating mechanics, including unclear sheep colors that are difficult to distinguish and junction controls that don't always respond as expected. The lack of variety in gameplay mechanics leads to boredom, making it a bothersome experience rather than an engaging distraction.
Leafy Corner Review | TheXboxHub
Leafy Corner is a cozy plant shop management simulation that focuses on comfort over challenge, allowing players to grow, sell, and care for houseplants. While it offers a relaxing experience with straightforward mechanics, the game lacks deeper strategic elements and can become repetitive with its constant watering and restocking tasks. Despite its simplicity, the game succeeds in providing a pressure-free environment for players who enjoy decorating and nurturing virtual plants.
Jurassic World Evolution 3 Crocodilia Coast DLC dropping next week — MP3s & NPCs
The Crocodilia Coast DLC for Jurassic World Evolution 3 will be released on August 11, introducing the franchise's first crocodile, Deinosuchus, along with Postosuchus, Desmatosuchus, Styxosaurus, and Shonisaurus. The DLC also includes new waterside scenery pieces and blueprints. A free update will add a Hawaii Sandbox map and other features.
Beholder: Conductor Review | TheXboxHub
Beholder: Conductor adapts the series' surveillance and moral dilemma gameplay to a train setting, where players act as a conductor enforcing a totalitarian regime's rules. While the game offers tense situations, unexpected consequences, and dark humor, it is hampered by uneven pacing, awkward console controls, and potentially brutal difficulty spikes on higher settings. Despite its grim atmosphere and replayability through multiple endings, Beholder: Conductor falls short of being an essential experience.
ShackStream: Indie-licious Episode 208 - Ugoku Sushi Bar
Shacknews is previewing Ugoku Sushi Bar, a simulation game from Rogue Duck Interactive where players manage a conveyor belt sushi restaurant in a small town. The game, released on July 29 and available on Steam, involves gathering ingredients, customizing the restaurant, learning recipes, and serving customers. The preview was streamed live on Shacknews's various platforms.
Probably Stolen - Cyberpunk Pawnshop Simulator
Questing Goose Studio and tinyBuild have announced Probably Stolen - Cyberpunk Pawnshop Simulator, a shopkeeper simulation game set in a dystopian sci-fi space environment. The game is scheduled to be released on PC later this year.
Driv en pantbank på en dystopisk rymdstation i Probably Stolen
Probably Stolen is a new game inspired by Space Station 13 and Papers, Please, where players manage a pawn shop on a dystopian space station. The gameplay involves inspecting goods, making moral decisions, identifying AI-controlled customers, and managing resources. The game is currently in development with a playable test available on Steam.
13th century Mongolian courier sim The Legend of Khiimori becomes a battle against supernatural "poison of the earth spirit" with its Corruption Update
The Legend of Khiimori, a 13th-century Mongolian courier simulation game, has received a 'Corruption Update' introducing supernatural elements. Players now battle a force called 'Savdag-un khor' (poison of the earth spirit) that corrupts wildlife and the environment, requiring new crafting tools and survival mechanics to restore balance. The update also adds new enemies and a larger horse breed.
Coming to XBOX Game Pass: Gears of War: E-Day Open Beta, Cricket 26, Date Everything!, and More
Xbox Game Pass is adding several new titles throughout August, including an Early Access Open Beta for Gears of War: E-Day, Beast of Reincarnation, Bounty Star, and Cricket 26. Several games are also leaving the service on August 15, including Atlas Fallen and Firewatch. Additionally, classic original Xbox games are now available on PC and handheld devices.
Probably Stolen, the cyberpunk shop sim where almost everything will have fallen off the back of a spaceship
tinyBuild and Questing Goose Studio have announced Probably Stolen, a cyberpunk shopkeeping and pawnshop simulator set on a dystopian space station. Players can run various businesses, from gunsmithing to farming, and must navigate questionable merchandise, faction relationships, and rising rent. A Steam playtest is currently available.