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Coming Out in gaming this week — August 24, 2026
This week's gaming releases include a variety of titles across multiple platforms. Highlights include the pixel remake Apidya, the shooter Aliens: Fireteam Elite 2, the strategy game Brigandine: The Legend of Runersia, and the prequel Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy. Other notable releases are Star Wars: Zero Company, Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection Vol.2, Aggelos 2, Elden Ring for Switch 2, Captain Tsubasa II: World Fighters, and Toaplan Arcade Garage titles Flying Shark and Fire Shark.
Transport-manegement och bolivianskt pangpang – Vi tar #Spelhelg
Several individuals share their gaming plans for the weekend, which include a diverse range of titles such as Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon Wildlands and Breakpoint, Marvel's Spider-Man, Mortal Shell 2, and Black Myth: Wukong. Other planned games include Transport Tycoon, Darkest Dungeon, Overwatch 2, Manor Lords, SULFUR, The Making of Karateka, Tombi 2, Duskbloods, and Escape from Tarkov. Some are also utilizing their Steam Deck for portable gaming.
OutpostHD - A complete redesign of Sierra's strategy game OUTPOST!
OutpostHD is an in-development remake of Sierra On-Line's 1994 space colony simulation game, Outpost. This community-driven project features a complete redesign with HD visuals, an improved interface, and a modern codebase for Windows, macOS, and Linux, aiming to make the classic strategy experience more accessible and engaging.
Salt and Soil: A Frontier Family Sim – Beta Sign Up | Alpha Beta Gamer
Salt and Soil: A Frontier Family Sim is a minimalist roguelite colony simulation that spans nearly three centuries of American frontier life, allowing players to guide a family through survival, growth, conflict, and legacy. The game focuses on managing resources, navigating personal consequences, and dealing with intergenerational grudges and dilemmas. Beta sign-ups are currently open for the game.
Star Wars Zero Company’s Final Trailer Teases High Stakes and a Special Clone Wars Cameo
The final trailer for Star Wars Zero Company has been released, offering a glimpse into the tactical combat and customization options. The trailer also teases a cameo from Captain Rex from The Clone Wars. The game launches on August 27th for Xbox Series X/S, PlayStation 5, and PC, with a typical playthrough expected to last 30 to 40 hours.
Citadelum Review | TheXboxHub
Citadelum is a city-building and strategy game set in the Roman Empire, developed by Abylight Barcelona and now available on Xbox Series X after its PC release. Players build cities, manage trade routes, and appease gods, though the combat and divine punishments are noted as disappointing aspects. Despite some drawbacks, the game offers an engaging experience for fans of the genre.
Coming Out in gaming this week — August 17, 2026
This week's gaming releases include FEED IT, a PSX-style horror game, and The Sinking City 2, a survival horror set in the Roaring '20s. Other notable titles are the sci-fi RTS Space Tales, the action-RPG Mortal Shell II, and the adventure/simulation puzzle game how to kill a fly. Grim Trials, a roguelike, and Steins;Gate Re:Boot, a visual novel, also launch this week.
Amiga strategy classic Defender of the Crown is back with both old and fresh graphics, and an all new roguelite mode
The classic Amiga strategy game Defender of the Crown has been re-released for PC as Defender of the Crown: The Legend Returns. This new version includes the original game with its pixelated graphics, a visually updated version with refined mechanics, and a new roguelite mode featuring deckbuilding and dice-driven combat.
Defender of the Crown released – no, you haven’t time-travelled to the 80s – it’s actually back
Defender of the Crown: The Legend Returns, a modernized version of the 1980s classic, has launched on Steam developed by Black Tower Basement and published by Nordcurrent Labs. The game features Classic, Retro, and a new Kingdom Mode with procedurally generated maps and unlockable abilities. This relaunch celebrates the 40th anniversary of the original title.
Barkside Roads Takes A Dog On A Puzzling Brazilian Road Trip
Barkside Roads, a new puzzle adventure game from Afil Games, is now available on Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, and Windows PC for £4.19. The game features a dog driving a dune buggy across Brazil, solving hexagonal route-building puzzles across 30 levels inspired by locations like Copacabana and the Lapa Arches.
Combolands is a roguelike city builder that fuses Balatro’s combo math with Cities: Skylines tile-laying
Combolands is a new roguelike city builder from Crux Games that blends the combo-math mechanics of Balatro with the tile-laying gameplay of Cities: Skylines. Players must strategically place tiles to maximize adjacency bonuses within a limited time frame to meet population milestones. The game is set to release on August 24 for PC via Steam.
Roll Into Battle With Panzer Knights: Commander’s Edition On Console
Panzer Knights: Commander's Edition has launched on Xbox Series X|S and PlayStation 5, offering a blend of arcade tank combat, tactical decision-making, and anime-inspired storytelling. The enhanced release includes bonus content and a roster of World War II armor, priced at £20.99.
Reigns: Beyond Is Out on Android, Just in Time for Reigns’ 10th Anniversary
Reigns: Beyond has launched on Android, featuring a space-rock theme where players manage an intergalactic indie rock band. This release coincides with the 10th anniversary of the Reigns series, celebrated with a free update for existing titles and discounts across the franchise.
Evening Reading - August 11, 2026
This edition of Evening Reading covers several gaming news items, including Supermassive Games announcing layoffs, Persona producer Kazuhisa Wada expressing interest in remaking Persona 1 and 2, and performance fixes for Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls on PC. The article also touches on early impressions of The Elder Scrolls 6 and reviews for Agent 64: Spies Never Die and Star Wars Zero Company.
Star Wars Zero Company brings XCOM-style strategy to a galaxy far, far away
Star Wars Zero Company, developed by Bit Reactor, brings XCOM-style turn-based tactics to the Star Wars universe. Players lead a customizable mercenary group, facing permadeath and building bonds between characters. The game is set to release on August 27 for PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S, though some performance concerns were noted in the preview build.
Project Terra - Free Online Browser Game
Project Terra is a free-to-play browser-based tower defense game that requires no downloads or accounts. Players build and upgrade turrets, walls, and mobile units to defend against waves of enemies. The game also features an AI auto-play mode and supports multiple languages and devices.
Spell, Steal, and Strategize in Letter Pirate – A Word Game, Out Now
Letter Pirate, a new word game developed by solo developer Ancient Bison, is now available on mobile platforms, including Android. The game combines elements of Scrabble and Uno with territory control mechanics, where players spell words to capture tiles on a 5x7 board. Strategy is key, focusing on timing, placement, and knowing when to attack or defend to achieve the most captured territory.
Bemanna en gigantisk artillerikanon i Iron Nest: Heavy Turret Simulator
Iron Nest: Heavy Turret Simulator, a game where players operate a massive artillery cannon, has been released on PC. The game tasks players with receiving orders and intelligence to eliminate enemies, managing ammunition types, and aiming precisely. It has received "overwhelmingly positive" reviews on Steam with 99% positive ratings from over 1500 players.
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.
Digital Adaptation of Tabletop Primer Take That Hill Launches on Android
The digital version of the tabletop wargame Take That Hill, developed by Hunted Cow Games and HexWar Games, has launched on Android and PC. This version of the 2022 physical release focuses on platoon-level tactical combat, tasking players with capturing a defended hill using fire and maneuver tactics within a turn-based system.
