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According to data released by analyst Rhys Elliott, the PlayStation-published fighting game "Marvel Rivals" sold fewer than 500,000 copies in its first week. Reports indicate that the PS5 version accounted for 74% of total sales (485,000 units), while the PC Steam version made up only 26%. "Marvel Rivals" generated approximately $33 million in revenue during its first week.

The trailer for the cyberpunk detective action RPG "Neo Berlin 2087" has been unveiled at Gamescom. The game features both third-person and first-person perspectives and is scheduled for release in 2028 on Steam, Xbox Series X|S, and PS5.

Pre-orders are now open for the new DLC "The Baltic States" for Age of Empires III: Definitive Edition, available at a special price of ¥74.8 on Steam. It launches on September 11 and includes Simplified Chinese text and Chinese voiceovers. The new DLC features two civilizations—Denmark (Denmark-Norway) and Poland (Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth)—two new challenge scenarios, two new game modes (Regicide and Independence), and over 25 new maps.

This year marks ZOTAC's 20th anniversary. To celebrate this milestone, ZOTAC unveiled a series of 20th Anniversary Edition products with a titanium color scheme ahead of COMPUTEX 2026. These include the 20th Anniversary Edition graphics cards, built on the Blackwell architecture-based GeForce RTX 50 series GPUs, available in both split-loop water-cooled models and air-cooled models with triple or dual fans.

According to the latest leaks from overseas tech media, Xiaomi's annual flagship, the Xiaomi 18, will be the first globally to feature Qualcomm's next-generation flagship mobile platform, the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6. The device's design includes five color options—black, white, pink, blue, and red—to cater to diverse aesthetic preferences.

Nekonoke has produced and released a new fantasy urban visual adventure game, "Sign: Shattered Crown." The latest demo is now available, and the game supports Chinese.

Valve is set to launch its next VR headset, the Steam Frame, marking the final product in its planned hardware trilogy following the Steam Controller and Steam Machine. According to information revealed by the developer of the action shooter "Gunman Contracts - Stand Alone" on their official community page, the release date for the Steam Frame is "just around the corner."

Kadokawa Corporation recently released its financial results for the first quarter of fiscal year 2027 (ended June 30, 2026). Affected by the high base effect from the release of "Elden Ring: Nightreign" in the same period last year, the company's game business saw a significant decline this quarter—net sales fell 37.4% year-on-year to 5.42 billion yen, and operating profit dropped sharply by 58.8% to 1.39 billion yen.

French publisher Ubisoft has confirmed its game lineup for the upcoming Gamescom 2026. Attendees will be able to try out the following popular titles: Rainbow Six Siege, Rayman Legends Remastered, Anno 117: Pax Romana, The Division 2, Atomega, Mutant Metal, Assassin's Creed Shadows, Assassin's Creed IV Black Flag - Memory Reset, The Crew Motorfest, and For Honor.

Hey, can I get a refund after watching this movie? Recently, the latest box office figures for the Chinese animated film "Niu Lai" were revealed. Despite securing a public screening license and hitting theaters, the film has garnered a cumulative total of just 7,169 yuan over nine days, with only 236 total admissions. Its highest single-day attendance was merely a dozen people, setting a new low for all theatrical animated releases in 2026.

In a recent interview with GamesRadar, Hello Games co-founder Sean Murray discussed the future plans for No Man's Sky as it approaches its tenth anniversary. He admitted that although the team continues to release updates for this space survival crafting game, "there may indeed come a day when new content stops."

For years, GOG has solidified its reputation as a consumer-friendly store offering DRM-free games and preserving titles for future generations. However, it turns out that many games available on the platform are of lower quality compared to their counterparts on Steam or other digital storefronts. Community estimates suggest this issue affects over a thousand games.

ZUN, the creator of the Touhou Project series, announced on August 13 via the "Touhou Yomagana News" website that pricing for mainline games and music CDs will be adjusted. All official Touhou games sold at conventions will be priced at 1500 JPY (approximately 63.49 CNY), while the retail price will be adjusted to 1600 JPY (approximately 67.73 CNY) starting September 1, 2026. These adjustments appear to apply only to physical copies, so it remains unclear whether prices on Steam will be affected.

MADFINGER Games has announced a major addition to the team behind its classic MMO military FPS, Gray Zone Warfare. Ivan Buchta, a veteran developer who worked on the Arma series, has joined as the Deputy Creative Director for Gray Zone Warfare.

According to Sensor Tower data, approximately 89% of all pre-orders for GTA 6 are for the more expensive Ultimate Edition. This indicates that most players who have pre-ordered are willing to pay an additional $20 for the premium version.

According to the latest press release from The Walt Disney Company, the "Kingdom Hearts" series has been officially recognized as one of Disney's most valuable IPs, with retail sales exceeding the $1 billion mark. The series has now become a core asset in Disney Games' portfolio. Sean Shoptaw, Executive Vice President of Global Games and Digital Entertainment at Disney, stated that the core philosophy behind the entire Disney and Pixar games label is "to tell truly original stories."

Sony Pictures has released a horror poster for the new Resident Evil movie directed by Zach Cregger. The poster features the doorway scene from the trailer, with eerie limbs reaching out from within.

Nintendo has recently sent a clear signal to consumers through in-store demo units: the official MSRP for the Nintendo Switch 2 will officially increase to $499.99 on September 1st. The demo screens prominently display the message: "Enhance your gaming experience—the suggested retail price for the Nintendo Switch 2 system will increase to $499.99 on September 1st." This move is seen as a marketing strategy by Nintendo to encourage consumers to purchase early and save money before the price hike takes effect.

Developed and published by Soda Game Studio, the new fun co-op mining adventure "Deep Fortune: Dig, Fight, Retreat" officially launches on Steam on September 11. The game supports Chinese.

The "Marvel Rivals" community has erupted in controversy over Storm's new swimsuit skin, "Wave Goddess." What should have been a joyful moment for fans has spiraled into accusations of racism due to the skin's rarity.