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EVE Frontier preps a new ship and new features, EVE Vanguard talks about concept art

It’s time for news out of the games that are not quite EVE Online but are at least adjacent or connected to it, which is a long-winded way of saying we’re reporting on the blockchain survival MMO EVE Frontier and the still-unreleased extraction FPS module EVE Vanguard. But then you knew that by the headline. We’ll begin with Frontier, […]

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Resident Evil Requiem's Angela Sant'Albano reportedly joins Tides of Annihilation, replacing Jennifer English as the new voice of its protagonist

Last month we got word that Jennifer English, star of Baldur's Gate 3 and Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, would be stepping down from her lead role in the upcoming Tides of Annihilation. Now, fans think they've figured out who her replacement is: Angela Sant'Albano, known for playing Grace Ashcroft in Resident Evil Requiem. This is mostly thanks to a demo shown at an event in Shanghai, as fans claimed the protagonist ha

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Beastfolk Barber is an adorable hairdressing sim that offers up more than just shop talk

Of all the other professions I never quite saw myself as a hairdresser, I'm simply not creative enough and my small talk leaves a lot to be desired. But I was still willing to give it a go (within the safe confines of a game) because Beastfolk Barber just looked too cute to pass up on. The premise is simple: you play as Freddie, the owner of a small hair salon in Starfish City, where beastfolk now outnumber humans. S

Rock Paper Shotgun / Aug 17, 2026

The US Senate are investigating Roblox for prioritising "revenue and engagement metrics over the safety and well-being of our children"

US senators have launched an investigation of game creation platform Roblox on a broad charge of putting money before child safety. They accuse Roblox of being a venue for "sexually explicit (and often violent) virtual 'experiences' with children", and have requested a range of documents and records, including details of the company's collaborations with Sesame Street, the NFL and FIFA. Read more

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Old School RuneScape highlights PvP boot camp and LAN party, talks up its origins and writing

This week in Old School RuneScape appears to be primarily fixated on its partnered livestreamers, so if you’re looking for some more update-centric news, you kinda clicked on the wrong link. Otherwise, here are some influencer-led community events that might be of interest to you. First is the PvP Bootcamp that’s running between now and September 26th, […]

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Intel is keeping Raptor Lake CPUs around for 'years to come' as a cheaper alternative to DDR5-compatible chips

If you're running a Raptor Lake-chipped system, congratulations—it seems you're ahead of the curve. Speaking to Tom's Hardware, Intel's vice president and general manager of its enthusiast channel business, Robert Hallock, says that far from putting the 10 nm chips out to pasture, Intel is doubling-down:"Going forward, 10 nm products like Raptor Lake; that is a core part of the portfolio that I want to offer to peo

Eurogamer / Aug 17, 2026

Long-awaited Switch 2 version of Diablo 4 reportedly releases days after BlizzCon, and includes both game expansions

The much-rumoured Switch 2 version of Diablo 4 apparently includes both expansions of the action role-playing game - Vessel of Hatred and Lord of Hatred - all in one Age of Hatred Collection. And it's reportedly being released 15th September. Read more

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Foxhole plans updates to aerial gameplay and quality-of-life August 18, promises more content into 2027

For those who like to rumble in the semi-persistent war MMO that is Foxhole, this Tuesday, August 18th, is going to be bringing on a whole slew of updates to the experience, whether it’s to flight, forecasting, or to quality-of-life features. There’s a little something for just about everyone, really. First off, there will be a bunch […]

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Wisdom of Nym: The cross(over) to bear in Final Fantasy XIV’s upcoming raids for Evercold

Thanks to the most recent fan festival, Square Enix has confirmed that Final Fantasy XIV is getting not one but two crossover raid series in the Evercold patch sequence. Both our alliance raid and normal raid will be crossovers with other properties. This sucks! I am not happy about that! I also am happy about it and […]

Eurogamer / Aug 17, 2026

Battlefield 6's Top Gun collaboration is more involved than I expected, and it convinced me that Carrier Strike should be a permanent mode

Battlefield 6's fourth season has been a highlight. From introducing naval combat to the game to adding its largest map yet - there's a lot for older Battlefield fans to enjoy. That same cohort, I wager - counting myself among them - will naturally be very excited for Top Gun to cross over with Battlefield 6. Read more

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Rock Paper Shotgun / Aug 17, 2026

I'm not saying Bethesda are trolling me specifically, but Fallout 4 and Skyrim updates are imminent just as I've modded up the latter for the first time in ages

Right, just a couple more location overhauls and there we go. A fresh Skyrim load order created for my first modded toe-dip into Tamriel for quite a while, outside of grabbing the odd article image. Phew, now to relax and sink another 50 hou-wait. Fallout 4 and Skyrim updates are inbound, say Bethesda? Well, that would be my luck, wouldn't it? Read more

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Hardcore MMO Eternal Tombs promises demo in October, eyes launch in ‘early 2027’

The last time we heard from the Eternal Tombs project, it was back in March when the indie team at Triune Studios ran a public test. Now we have a welcome word about the future of this hardcore MMORPG — including when you’ll be able to play it for yourself. Triune posted a short letter […]

Intel might be cooking up a budget-friendly handheld chip but I'd still be surprised if it's cheap enough or fast enough to matter

Handhelds aren't exactly the most exciting devices right now given just how prohibitively expensive they've become, but you'd better bet my ears perk up a little when I hear of more possible budget-oriented hardware. That's what we could soon have from Intel, if prolific hardware leaker Jaykihn's recent X post is correct.Decoding the string of numbers, according to Jaykihn, Intel will release a Panther Lake chip with

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SpiritVale shares a ban list, updates on dev team size, and a list of features for its next update

We’re back to once more check in on SpiritVale and its early access progress, which as readers likely recall got off to a pretty bumpy start and only just recently brought its busted trade system back online. Now, it looks as if indie studio Baikun Interactive is dealing with the evergreen problem of bots and providing an overall look […]

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The Sinking City 2 review

Need to knowWhat is it?: Survival horror submerged in Lovecraft's 1920s.Expect to pay: £41.35/$50Developer: FrogwaresPublisher: FrogwaresReviewed on: Windows 11, Intel Core i9, 32GB RAM, Nvidia RTX 4060Multiplayer?: NoSteam Deck: UnknownOut: August 18Link: Official siteThe Sinking City was exactly the kind of ambitious but flawed game that deserves a sequel. Good ideas, middling execution? Give 'em another shot, I'm

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Roblox’s alleged child endangerment draws the investigatory eye of the US Senate

Good news everybody! The same legislative body that once tried to crack down on Doom is attempting to safeguard the youth of the nation against [checks] Roblox. We might kid, but considering how scummy the multi-game platform’s been in recent years, it’s actually heartening to see such high-level heat come down on it. PC Gamer […]

Eurogamer / Aug 17, 2026

Sony still hasn't chosen a PlayStation 6 release date, says CEO, as RAM crisis continues

We already know that console manufacturing is being heavily impacted by the on-going component shortage, driven by the proliferation of AI datacenters, the war in Iran, and accusations of price fixing. It turns out that these factors are putting so much pressure on console manufacturers that Sony hasn't even got a release date for the PlayStation 6 internally. Read more

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Game Developer / Aug 17, 2026

How Forbidden Solitaire brought solitaire games to the forefront

Its success has allowed Grey Alien Games to reach out to more Steam players than ever.

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SSD price increases might be with us for the long haul, as Phison's CEO says NAND supply won't catch up with demand for four years

Here I am with your weekly reminder that the ongoing memory/SSD crisis isn't going anywhere soon. The CEO of Phison has spoken about the state of affairs in 2026 and beyond—and it's all looking rather doom and gloom for the average consumer.According to a Commercial Times report, Phison chief Pua Khein-Seng said that he expects NAND flash prices to keep rising, as he's been told it will take four years for new prod

Rock Paper Shotgun / Aug 17, 2026

Mortal Shell 2 review: A monumental heavy metal sequel with the spirit of a '90s PC game

A few hours into your sojourn across Mortal Shell 2's harsh realm of Fainweald, you might stumble upon a tavern called The One Legged Wolf. In a monstrous land inhabited by pasty-faced brigands who refer to you as "brev" right before shanking you, this watering hole exudes novelty. Here, said thugs congregate to make merry and listen to the strums of the shirtless lute-player on stage. Even if you do as I did, and ac