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Helldivers 2PlayStation PlusGame Updates

Helldivers 2 Joins PS Plus Extra/Premium as Massive Devoid of Liberty Update Goes Live

It is a big day for Helldivers 2 fans and newcomers alike. Sony confirmed on August 12, 2026 that the 2024 breakout co-op shooter has been added to PlayStation Plus Extra and Premium as part of the August 2026 Game Catalog, giving subscribers on both tiers instant access to one of the most celebrated multiplayer games of recent years. The addition came somewhat out of nowhere, with little prior fanfare from Sony, but the timing could not have been better engineered to pull in a fresh wave of recruits to Super Earth's cause.

Aug 13, 2026

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Crimson Desert Coming to Nintendo Switch 2 in First Half of 2027

Pearl Abyss has confirmed that Crimson Desert, one of the biggest games of 2026, is being planned for a Nintendo Switch 2 release in the first half of 2027. The developer says the game has "reached a playable baseline" on Nintendo's hybrid handheld, a promising sign for a port of what has proven to be a substantial commercial hit. With sales already crossing a notable milestone, Pearl Abyss is clearly eager to bring the title to as wide an audience as possible, and the Switch 2's growing install base makes it an attractive target.

Aug 13, 2026

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Phasmophobia Studio Kinetic Games Launches Publishing Label With 5 New Indie Titles

Kinetic Games, the studio best known for its wildly popular four-player ghost-hunting game Phasmophobia, is making a significant move beyond development. The company has officially launched Kinetic Publishing, a new indie publishing label, and wasted no time announcing its first slate of five titles spanning a variety of genres, from horror to RPGs. The reveal, which came alongside confirmed release windows for each game, signals a major expansion of the studio's role in the industry.

Aug 13, 2026

Phantom Blade ZeroPlayStationState of Play

Phantom Blade Zero Pre-Orders Go Digital Only Ahead of State of Play Showcase

S-Game's highly anticipated action title Phantom Blade Zero has officially opened pre-orders, but fans looking to grab a physical copy are out of luck, at least for now. Pre-orders went live with no physical edition listed anywhere, raising widespread concern among collectors and disc-preferring players that the game may be heading to a digital-only release on PS5. Neither S-Game nor Sony has addressed the omission directly, leaving the question frustratingly open.

Aug 13, 2026

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Ghost of Yotei Complete Edition Adds Story DLC and Roguelike Survival Mode

Sony and PlayStation have announced Ghost of Yotei: Complete Edition, a new version of the acclaimed 2025 open-world action game set to launch later this year on PS5. The package bundles the base game with new story content and additional modes, giving both newcomers and returning players fresh reasons to revisit feudal Hokkaido.

Aug 13, 2026

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Project Sirius Hit by Layoffs Again as CD Projekt Red Shifts Witcher Spinoff Strategy

CD Projekt Red has confirmed another round of layoffs affecting Project Sirius, its still-unrevealed multiplayer Witcher spinoff. Eighteen developers have either been made redundant or moved to other projects within the company, representing more than 20% of the team dedicated to the title. The studio described the cuts as reflecting "the project's needs at this stage of development," signaling a broader shift in development strategy rather than an outright cancellation.

Aug 13, 2026

MMOAmazon Game StudiosLost Ark

Amazon Exits MMO Business, Returns Lost Ark and Throne & Liberty to Developers

Amazon Game Studios is officially exiting the MMO publishing business, handing operational control of both Lost Ark and Throne and Liberty back to their respective developers. Smilegate, the South Korean studio behind Lost Ark, will take over management of the game's Western servers previously run by Amazon. Meanwhile, Throne and Liberty, the 2024 MMORPG developed by NCSoft, will transfer its global publishing duties back to NC (the company formerly known as NCSoft), with the full transition expected to be complete by early 2027.

Aug 13, 2026

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Warhammer 40K: Dawn of War 4 Delayed to December

Fans of the long-running Warhammer 40,000 strategy series will have to wait a little longer for the next installment. King Art Games has announced that Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War 4, previously slated for a September release, has been pushed back to early December. The studio cited a desire to "further refine the experience ahead of launch" as the reason for the delay, asking players for a bit more patience before they can return to the grim darkness of the far future.

Aug 13, 2026

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Xbox Reveals 3D-Moulded Gears of War: E-Day Limited Edition Controllers

Microsoft has unveiled a pair of highly detailed Limited Edition Xbox controllers themed around Gears of War: E-Day, and they look every bit as gruff and battle-worn as the franchise's iconic aesthetic demands. The controllers feature striking 3D-moulded designs, bringing the gritty Gears universe to life in physical form in a way that goes well beyond a simple paint job. Both controllers are set to launch on September 30, timed to coincide with the game's October 2026 release window.

Aug 13, 2026

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Sam Barlow's Next Game Is Sci-Fi Horror Precognition, Co-Created With Brandon Cronenberg

Sam Barlow, the creator of Her Story and Immortality, has officially revealed his next project at Half Mermaid Productions. The game is called Precognition, a sci-fi horror title being developed in collaboration with filmmaker Brandon Cronenberg. Described as a video-scouring experience that will "follow in the footsteps of Immortality," the game centers on visions of the future and why those visions are not always a gift. Barlow has teased the story involves "really terrible things that are just around the corner," suggesting a dark, dread-soaked tone that fits neatly alongside Cronenberg's body-horror filmography.

Aug 13, 2026

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Hogwarts Legacy 2 Officially Announced by Warner Bros.

Warner Bros. has officially confirmed that Hogwarts Legacy 2 is in active development, marking one of the most anticipated sequel announcements in recent gaming history. The confirmation comes after the original Hogwarts Legacy, a Harry Potter prequel set in the 1800s, became a massive commercial success, crossing the billion-dollar revenue milestone and cementing itself as one of the best-selling games of its release year.

Aug 13, 2026

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Twitch Harvests Streamer Data for Amazon AI, Admits Opt-In "Nobody Would Use"

Twitch is facing significant backlash after quietly rolling out a new generative AI training system that automatically collects streamer content, including streams, VODs, and comments, to feed Amazon's AI models. The feature is enabled by default for all users, and the company has buried the opt-out option deep enough that many creators are unlikely to find it on their own. The controversy intensified when Twitch's chief product officer openly admitted during a livestream that the system was made opt-out rather than opt-in precisely because "if it was opt-in, nobody would opt in," a candid acknowledgment that has since gone viral and drawn sharp criticism from the streaming community.

Aug 13, 2026