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Mate’Morphosis – A Clever Twist On Chess?
Mate’Morphosis, an indie puzzle game inspired by chess, has launched for Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, PC, PlayStation, and Nintendo Switch. The game features a unique mechanic where capturing a piece transforms the player into that piece, altering movement capabilities. Priced at £4.19, it offers 60 handcrafted puzzles with a retro-inspired art style.
Endless Legend 2 Exits PC Early Access on September 17, Also Coming to PS5 and Xbox Series X/S
Endless Legend 2 will exit PC Early Access on September 17 and launch on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S, with physical editions available for PlayStation 5. The 1.0 release introduces the new Sandshapers faction, a Necrophage variant, and a new minor faction, alongside updated quests and heroes.
MMOs You’ve Never Heard Of: Eclesiar, Farwoods, and Stalzone
This article rounds up three lesser-known multiplayer games: Eclesiar, a browser strategy MMO with a recent graphics remake update; Farwoods, a graphical MUD focused on roleplaying forest critters, which has returned to open alpha testing; and Stalzone, a PvPvE extraction FPS formerly known as Stalcraft X, which has undergone a name change and received updates including a new coliseum location.
Best Pokemon TCG Pocket Puppy Pile deck
This guide details the Puppy Pile deck strategy in Pokemon Trading Card Game Pocket, where cards with the Puppy Pile attack increase each other's damage. The best build focuses on early aggression with cards like Magby and Flame Patch, exploiting type weaknesses for potentially over 300 damage per attack, though it lacks durability.
Fire Emblem Fortunes Weave Nintendo Direct has been announced for tomorrow
Nintendo has announced a special Nintendo Direct presentation focused on Fire Emblem Fortunes Weave for tomorrow, August 4th. The broadcast will begin at 3pm UK time / 7am PT and is expected to reveal more details about the upcoming strategic JRPG.
New pirate city builder Corsair Cove embraces the beauty of chaos
Corsair Cove, a new pirate-themed city builder from Limbic Entertainment and published by Hooded Horse, is now available on Steam. The game emphasizes chaotic pirate whimsy over traditional order, featuring vertical building on islands and sending ships out to pillage. It offers players freedom to pursue notoriety, empire, seafaring, or wealth, with a launch discount available until August 14.
New pirate city builder Corsair Cove embraces the beauty of chaos
Corsair Cove, a new pirate-themed city builder from Limbic Entertainment and published by Hooded Horse, has been released on Steam. The game emphasizes chaotic pirate whimsy over traditional order, featuring vertical building on rocky islands and ship pillaging. It offers players freedom to pursue notoriety, empire, seafaring, or wealth, and includes mythical elements like krakens. A launch discount is available until August 14.
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.
Best New Xbox And Game Pass Games For August 2026
August 2026 is set to be a strong month for Xbox and Game Pass, featuring a diverse lineup of new releases. Highlights include the action RPG Beast of Reincarnation and the story-driven Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy, both launching day one on Game Pass. Other notable titles span genres like survival horror, strategy, and multiplayer warfare, offering something for every player.
Corsair Cove Sets Sail On PC And Game Pass – Time To Build The Ultimate Pirate Haven
Corsair Cove, a PC-exclusive city builder and strategy game developed by Limbic Entertainment and published by Hooded Horse, has launched on PC and is available via Game Pass. The game challenges players to build a thriving pirate settlement on rugged terrain, manage resources and crew demands, and defend against enemy fleets while exploring surrounding islands.
Dispatch Launches On Xbox – From The Minds Behind Two Of Gaming’s Best Narrative Adventures
Dispatch, a new narrative adventure and strategy game from AdHoc Studio, creators of Tales from the Borderlands and The Wolf Among Us, has launched on Xbox Series X|S and PC. Players manage a superhero dispatch center, deciding which heroes respond to emergencies while dealing with a team of former supervillains. The game features a notable voice cast and is also available on PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch, and Steam.
Roguelite strategy spinoff Company of Heroes 3: Final Stand breathes fresh live into some of the series' oldest features
Company of Heroes 3: Final Stand is a standalone roguelite horde mode spin-off that revitalizes classic series features. Players select one of four factions and survive twelve waves against increasingly difficult enemies, earning permanent upgrades for future runs. While the core formula may eventually grow stale, the dynamic events and adaptable unit combinations offer a fresh take on the established real-time strategy gameplay.
The King is Watching – And He Deserves Your Full Attention
The King is Watching, a unique blend of city builder, roguelite, and tower defense, has launched on Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation, Nintendo Switch, and PC for £12.49. The game requires players to constantly monitor their kingdom to maintain productivity, offering a frantic balancing act with roguelite elements ensuring replayability. The Xbox version includes the Volcano Update from day one, and the game has received a 5/5 review score.
Railway Routes Rolls Onto Xbox – Can This Cozy Rail Puzzler Stay On Track?
Railway Routes, a cozy rail-building puzzle game, has launched on Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, PC, and is Play Anywhere compatible. Developed by Rising Moon Games, the title features over 100 handcrafted challenges where players connect tracks to guide trains safely to their destinations, offering multiple solutions and a relaxing experience.
If You Loved The Odyssey, Play These Games Next
This article recommends video games for players who enjoyed "The Odyssey," whether inspired by the film adaptation or the ancient Greek epic. It highlights titles that capture similar themes of epic journeys, mythology, and challenging adventures, including Assassin's Creed: Odyssey, Immortals Fenyx Rising, Hades, and God of War.
Get Them Out! – Hamsters, Moles And Some Puzzle Twists
Get Them Out! is a new puzzle game available on Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, and Windows PC from developer Afil Games. The game challenges players to strategically place hamster pieces to drive moles off the board, featuring 30 levels with increasing complexity and a charming presentation. Despite some minor clarity issues with mechanics, the game's unique ideas and low price make it a recommended purchase for puzzle fans.
Coming Out in gaming this week — July 27, 2026
This week's gaming releases include Halo: Campaign Evolved, a remake of the original Halo campaign with updated visuals and new missions. Other notable titles launching are the strategy game Space Imperia 4X, the dark fantasy extraction ARPG Mistfall Hunter, and the anime-inspired driving game Truck-kun is Supporting Me from Another World?!. Additionally, Kusan: City of Wolves, Blue Reflection Quartet, Rita, The Relic: First Guardian, and Corsair Cove are also set to release across various platforms.
Star Wars Zero Company Features Over 150 Planets for Operations, DLC Remains Up in The Air
Star Wars Zero Company will feature over 150 planets for operations and a story playthrough of 30-40 hours. The game launches on August 27th for Xbox Series X/S, PlayStation 5, and PC, offering various mission types and an optional permadeath mode. Developer Bit Reactor is currently focused on the launch and has no DLC announcements at this time.
Star Wars Zero Company blir 30–40 timmar långt
Star Wars Zero Company, a turn-based tactics game inspired by Star Wars media, is set to release on August 27. Developer Bit Reactor has stated the campaign will last between 30-40 hours and will not feature official mod support, though unofficial modding may still be possible. The main character, Hawks, is mandatory for story missions, and his death results in a mission failure.
Next Week on XBOX: New Games for July 27 to 31
Xbox has announced a slate of new games arriving on Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, PC, and Game Pass between July 27th and July 31st. Titles include remakes like Halo: Campaign Evolved, new adventures such as Dispatch and Mistfall Hunter, and various other genres like city builders, RPGs, and puzzle games.
