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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.
Zombie Graveyard Simulator Raises The Xbox Dead!
Zombie Graveyard Simulator, a blend of management simulation, base building, and zombie survival, has launched on Xbox Series X|S and PC for £12.49. Players manage a cemetery by day, dealing with grieving families and expanding facilities, and defend it from the undead by night using various weapons and defensive structures. The game also features farming, crafting, and an expedition mode.
BeamNG.drive just had a graphics overhaul so we can finally watch a family hatchback navigate a speedbump at 100mph with…
BeamNG.drive, a popular vehicle sandbox game, has received a major graphics and lighting overhaul in its latest update. The patch introduces more stable shadows, HDR output support, physically correct light attenuation, dynamic ambient lighting, and an accurate night sky based on astronomical data. The game's user interface has also been revamped with a new pause menu, improved gamepad functionality, and a revamped replay UI, alongside an overhauled photo mode and new vehicle, the Cherrier Ardente. A PlayStation 5 version is also reportedly in development.
Paper Shredder – Beta Sign Up | Alpha Beta Gamer
Paper Shredder is an upcoming incremental simulation game where players take on the role of an employee tasked with shredding a large backlog of corporate paperwork. The game features equipment upgrades, a "Happiness Manager" for morale, and hints of hidden narrative paths. A beta sign-up is currently available.
PowerWash Simulator 2 + Star Wars Pack Review – Renovation for the Soul
PowerWash Simulator 2 offers a surprisingly meditative experience despite its repetitive nature, allowing players to zone out while cleaning. The addition of a Star Wars-themed pack enhances the game's appeal with new, grimy scenarios.
Sell Weed Online - Free Online Browser Game
Sell Weed Online is a new browser-based simulation game where players manage an underground cannabis dispensary. The game features realistic market dynamics, AI-driven NPC interactions, inventory management, and advertising campaigns, all presented with a dark comedy tone and a cyberpunk aesthetic. It emphasizes risk management, reputation building, and strategic decision-making without requiring any downloads.
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BuGarden is a new cozy simulation game available on Steam for PC. Players can plant seeds, water them, and harvest fruits and flowers at their own pace in a virtual garden environment.