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Co-op ShooterSteam Early AccessMod Support

Rogue Point Hits v1.0, Exits Steam Early Access with New Map, Boss, and Mod Support

Crowbar Collective and Team17 have launched the v1.0 version of four-player co-op tactical shooter Rogue Point, bringing the game out of Steam Early Access on August 4, 2026. The full release adds a fifth map called The Clinic, filled with confining corridors, three new weapons (the Mule small shotgun, KT50 semi-automatic carbine, and A1M semi-automatic marksman rifle), new cosmetics, and a new MERX boss named the Oil Rig, a flame-throwing adversary designed to keep players constantly moving. Perhaps the most notable addition for the game's long-term health is the introduction of mod support. Players can now build custom maps and campaigns using Unreal Editor, then upload them directly to the Steam Workshop. Mods are automatically downloaded by anyone joining a modded host's session. The feature is a fitting nod to Crowbar Collective's roots as the volunteer team behind Black Mesa, the community-built remake of Valve's original Half-Life, and marks Rogue Point as the studio's first original IP as a full-time studio.

Aug 5, 2026

Half-LifeFan ProjectsValve

Fan Ports Half-Life to PS1 Using Rust, Awaits Valve's Blessing

A developer known as Bonnie Studios has pulled off a remarkable feat: porting Half-Life 1 to the original PlayStation. Rather than relying on an emulation layer, the developer built a custom renderer and game runtime from scratch using the Rust programming language, allowing Sony's first console to genuinely run Valve's landmark shooter. The results make it clear why Valve itself never attempted the port, as significant sacrifices in both graphics and performance were necessary to get the game running on the aging hardware at all.

Aug 5, 2026

Dead by DaylightPTBCommunity Content

Dead by Daylight's First Community-Created Chapter, Chorus of Sin, Hits the PTB

Dead by Daylight has reached a landmark moment in its history, as Chorus of Sin, the game's very first community-driven Chapter, has officially landed on the Public Test Build (PTB). The chapter marks a bold new direction for Behaviour Interactive, handing creative reins to the game's passionate player base and letting community ideas shape official content for the first time. The result is a chapter steeped in divine themes, already drawing significant excitement from fans eager to see their vision realized in-game.

Aug 5, 2026

GTA 6GTA OnlineRockstar Games

GTA 6 Map Evidence Reportedly Found Hidden in GTA Online Painting

GTA fans are at it again, and this time they believe evidence of the GTA 6 map has been hiding in plain sight inside GTA Online. For the second time in a matter of weeks, eagle-eyed players claim to have spotted what looks like a outline of the upcoming game's map, this time tucked away inside an abstract painting found within GTA Online. The catch? You have to zoom in, crop, and rotate the image to see it, which has predictably divided the community between believers and skeptics.

Aug 5, 2026

BorderlandsVideo Game MoviesEli Roth

Eli Roth Opens Up About the Borderlands Movie Disaster: 'It Belonged to Nobody'

Director Eli Roth has broken his silence on the catastrophic failure of the 2024 Borderlands movie, and his candid assessment isn't far off from what critics and audiences already concluded: the film simply didn't work. In a revealing new interview, Roth acknowledged the movie's shortcomings, summing up the core problem with a blunt diagnosis: "You got something that belonged to nobody." It's a remarkably self-aware admission from the director of a film that, despite boasting an A-list cast including multiple Oscar winners and the backing of one of gaming's most beloved franchises, managed to alienate fans and general audiences alike.

Aug 5, 2026

EA SPORTS FC 27Football GamesNew Features

EA SPORTS FC 27's "The Grounds" Is a Bold New Social Hub for Football Fans

EA SPORTS FC 27 is shaking up the formula with a major new addition called The Grounds, an open-world social mode that has been compared to PlayStation Home for football fans. Described by the developers themselves as "one of our biggest reinventions in recent history," The Grounds blends casual and social gameplay into a shared space where players can hang out, compete, and experience football in a way that goes well beyond a traditional match. Early previews suggest it is a genuinely fresh take on what a football game can offer outside of its core modes.

Aug 5, 2026

XboxBackward CompatibilityMicrosoft

Xbox 360 Backward Compatibility Is Coming to PC, Leaked Document Reveals

Microsoft is planning to bring Xbox 360 games to PC through a backward compatibility initiative, according to a leaked internal document viewed by The Verge. The document, which Microsoft has since acknowledged, outlines a system that would allow developers to opt into making their Xbox 360 titles playable on PC. The program is also expected to extend to "Helix," the codename for Microsoft's next-generation hardware platform.

Aug 5, 2026

Magic: The GatheringHatsune MikuSecret Lair

Magic: The Gathering Unveils Full Hatsune Miku Secret Lair Commander Deck

Wizards of the Coast has officially revealed the full decklist for its highly anticipated Magic: The Gathering Secret Lair Commander Deck featuring Hatsune Miku, the iconic virtual pop star. The 100-card deck marks Magic's first-ever Universes Beyond Secret Lair Commander deck, blending the beloved vocaloid's aesthetic with the long-running trading card game's Commander format. The announcement confirms what had long been rumored in the MTG community, and the full decklist has already generated significant buzz, including the inclusion of at least one popular card currently valued at around $60.

Aug 5, 2026

SteamIndie GamesViral Gaming

$200 Joke Game Nearly Made a Teenage Dev a Millionaire on Steam

A teenage game developer named Michael Major created a barebones meme game called "This Game Costs 200 Dollars" in just a matter of days, listed it on Steam for the audacious price of $200, and watched in disbelief as it racked up nearly $1.4 million in gross sales. The premise was as simple as the price tag was absurd: the game does exactly what it says on the tin, costs $200, doesn't look particularly impressive, and exists largely as a joke. Yet somehow, a surprising number of players were willing to part with their money to be in on the gag.

Aug 5, 2026

Marvel RivalsNetEase GamesSeason Update

Marvel Rivals Season 9.5 Adds The Hood, Summer Skins, and a Smaller File Size

Marvel Rivals is keeping its momentum going with Season 9.5: The Mystery of Thebes, launching August 7. The mid-season update's headline addition is The Hood, a sinister underworld figure best known to many fans as the MCU villain from Ironheart. NetEase Games has been steadily expanding the roster since the game's launch, and The Hood marks the latest in that string of new hero additions. His design has already turned heads online, with some players noting that his aesthetic looks like it walked straight out of Chainsaw Man.

Aug 5, 2026

Final Fantasy XIVNintendo Switch 2MMORPG

Final Fantasy XIV Launches on Nintendo Switch 2 With Free Trial and Launch Discount

Final Fantasy XIV has officially arrived on the Nintendo Switch 2, marking the first time Square Enix's beloved MMORPG has ever landed on a Nintendo platform. The launch brings with it a generous 30% discount on the Complete Edition for a limited time, giving newcomers a solid incentive to jump in. And for anyone not ready to commit, the game's legendary free trial is also available on day one, letting players experience a massive chunk of the game at no cost, provided they have a spare 117GB of storage on hand.

Aug 5, 2026

Electronic ArtsAcquisitionsSaudi Arabia

Electronic Arts Acquired for $55B: Saudi Arabia, Silver Lake & Affinity Partners Take EA Private

Electronic Arts has officially been taken private in a landmark $55 billion acquisition, completing a deal that was first announced back in September 2025. The purchasing consortium is led by Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund (PIF) and also includes private equity giant Silver Lake and Affinity Partners, the firm run by Jared Kushner. The deal ranks as one of the largest acquisitions in gaming history, and it marks a dramatic shift for EA, which had previously been a publicly traded company on the stock market.

Aug 5, 2026