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Gaming's Social Side: Why Leaving the House Matters
A writer's experience at a gaming event highlights the importance of social play in the gaming community.
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Gaming's Social Side: Why Leaving the House Matters
A writer's experience at a gaming event highlights the importance of social play in the gaming community.
Games
Tides of Annihilation Finds New Voice Actress for Lead Role
Lavish Chinese action game Tides of Annihilation has reportedly found a replacement for Jennifer English, the original voice of main character Gwendolyn.
Updates & patches
Fallout 4 and Skyrim Modders Warned of Potential Patch Breakage
Bethesda's upcoming update for Fallout 4 Creations may cause issues with user-created mods, and a similar update is in the works for Skyrim.
Games
Gunz the Duel Returns to Steam with Technical Issues and AI Controversy
The cult classic 3rd-person action game has been re-released on Steam, but its return has been marred by technical issues and allegations of AI usage.
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Xbox and PC Game Pass August Lineup: New Releases and Departures
Microsoft reveals the latest additions to Xbox and PC Game Pass for late August, including the highly anticipated Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy and Blood Dungeon, while The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt Remastered and other titles leave the service.
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- 01Games19 August 2026
Tides of Annihilation Finds New Voice Actress for Lead Role
Lavish Chinese action game Tides of Annihilation has reportedly found a replacement for Jennifer English, the original voice of main character Gwendolyn.
- 02Updates & patches19 August 2026
Fallout 4 and Skyrim Modders Warned of Potential Patch Breakage
Bethesda's upcoming update for Fallout 4 Creations may cause issues with user-created mods, and a similar update is in the works for Skyrim.
- 03Games19 August 2026
Gunz the Duel Returns to Steam with Technical Issues and AI Controversy
The cult classic 3rd-person action game has been re-released on Steam, but its return has been marred by technical issues and allegations of AI usage.
- 04Subscriptions18 August 2026
Xbox and PC Game Pass August Lineup: New Releases and Departures
Microsoft reveals the latest additions to Xbox and PC Game Pass for late August, including the highly anticipated Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy and Blood Dungeon, while The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt Remastered and other titles leave the service.
- 05Subscriptions18 August 2026
Battlefield 6 Hosts Free Trial, Coinciding with Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4's Beta
The free trial for Battlefield 6 has started, coinciding with the beta for Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4. Players can try out the game's new Top Gun collaboration and two new maps.
- 06Subscriptions18 August 2026
The Sinking City 2 Shifts to Survival Horror, Leaving Behind Its Detective Roots
Frogwares' sequel to The Sinking City abandons the investigative focus of its predecessor in favor of a survival horror experience. While early pacing is uneven and combat can be frustrating, the game's atmospheric world and evolving mechanics show promise.
- 07Games18 August 2026
Rockstar Workers Fired in Alleged Union-Busting Move Urge Support Instead of Boycott
Workers fired by Rockstar Games in an alleged 'union-busting' move last autumn have asked people concerned not to boycott the upcoming release of Grand Theft Auto 6.
- 08Subscriptions18 August 2026
Filling Big Walk with people who had no one to play with demonstrated how deceptively profound it can be
A writer for Eurogamer played matchmaker and brought people together to play Big Walk, a game about getting people together online to hang out, solve puzzles and have fun.
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Industry
Eurogamer Hosts Optimism Week Amid Industry Challenges
Eurogamer's Optimism Week aims to provide a respite from the negative news in the video game industry, highlighting the brighter side of games.
Games
Sledgehammer Games Reportedly Worked on Halo Multiplayer Prototype
A new report suggests that Sledgehammer Games, the studio behind several Call of Duty games, worked on a Halo multiplayer prototype before it was canned.
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Activision releases detailed guide for enabling security features ahead of Modern Warfare 4 beta
Activision's Ricochet anti-cheat team has published a guide to help PC players enable TPM 2.0 and Secure Boot for the Modern Warfare 4 beta, as stricter security requirements are now mandatory for all online modes.
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Battlefield 6's Top Gun Collaboration Convinces Developer to Consider Carrier Strike as Permanent Mode
The latest update to Battlefield 6's fourth season has introduced a Top Gun collaboration that includes two new game modes, Carrier Strike and Fighter Sweep. The developer has expressed interest in making Carrier Strike a permanent mode after its success in the limited-time event.
Games
Sony CEO Says PlayStation 6 Release Date Still Unset Amid Ongoing RAM Shortage
Sony’s chief executive Hiroko Totoki told the Wall Street Journal that the company has not yet fixed a launch date for the PlayStation 6, citing continued component shortages and rising memory costs that could push the console’s debut well beyond early forecasts.
Updates & patches
Spider-Man Dominates in Marvel Tōkon: Fighting Souls Tournament
The first major tournament for Marvel Tōkon: Fighting Souls has concluded, and Spider-Man has emerged as a top contender.
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Blizzard's Diablo 4 Switch 2 Release Date Reportedly Leaked
A rumored release date for the Switch 2 version of Diablo 4 has surfaced, along with information about the game's expansions.
Industry
Matthew McConaughey Reveals Why He Passed on The Last of Us Role
Matthew McConaughey explains that he turned down the role of Joel in HBO's The Last of Us due to his focus on writing and leadership roles at the time, as well as his general reluctance to commit to long-term TV projects.
Games
Halloween: The Game Secures Digital Release in New Zealand
IllFonic's asymmetric horror game will be available digitally in New Zealand, despite initial concerns over a classification refusal in Australia.
Updates & patches
Saber Interactive updates Rideshare Stimulator with AI disclaimer amid controversy
Saber Interactive has added an AI disclaimer to Rideshare Stimulator's Steam page, clarifying the use of AI in the game's development. The move follows CEO Matthew Karch's controversial remarks about replacing human writers with AI, sparking debate about AI's role in game development.
Platforms
Kingdom Hearts Creator Teases Role in New Anime Series, Urges Fans to 'Let Your Imagination Run Wild'
Kingdom Hearts creator Tetsuya Nomura has shared a message about the upcoming anime series, while also confirming the playable characters in Kingdom Hearts 4.
Platforms
Rusty Lake Returns with Servant of the Lake, a Dark and Puzzling Point-and-Click Adventure
The latest installment in the Rusty Lake series, *Servant of the Lake*, delivers a dense and unsettling point-and-click experience set in 1839. While it may lack the structural experimentation of recent entries, it compensates with a wealth of clever puzzles and the series' signature surreal, moon-logic storytelling.
Games
Eurogamer Staffers Share Their Gaming Experiences
In this week's 'What We've Been Playing' feature, the Eurogamer team shares their experiences with various games, including Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave, Marvel Tōkon: Fighting Souls, and Star Wars: Zero Company.
Games
Saber CEO Apologises to Writer After AI Replacement Remark
Saber Interactive CEO Matthew Karch has apologised to writer Stella Sacco after publicly stating he would have been 'happy to replace her with AI.' Sacco accepted the apology but reaffirmed her stance against AI in games, while Karch reflected on the challenges of leadership in the public eye.
Platforms
Kingdom Hearts 4 Release Window Confirmed for Late 2027
Square Enix has finally confirmed a release window for Kingdom Hearts 4, which is set to arrive in late 2027 on multiple platforms.
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