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This week's freebie feast: card battler Cardpocalypse (permanent Epic Games Store library), mecha tactical RPG Front Mission 3 Remastered (Steam Free Weekend), graffiti sim Paint the Town Red (Amazon Legacy code), plus three Xbox weekend play titles!
Developer and publisher VARSAV Game Studios announced that their unique new action stealth game featuring a canine agent, Barkour, will officially launch in Q4 2026. The game supports Chinese.
Recently, overseas player jmg5 shared his experience online. In early 2025, he spent $717 (approximately RMB 4,820) on three kits of G.SKILL Trident Z5 Royal Neo memory modules, which he then forgot on a shelf in his lakeside villa. When he recently rediscovered them, he found that the price for a single kit had surpassed $1,000.
Mosquitoes that hide in the shadows and evade capture finally have their nemesis! Recently, CCTV's "News Live" program reported on the mosquito-killing "laser cannon" developed by Changzhou Light Matrix Intelligent Technology Co., Ltd.
On August 11, Microsoft released the mandatory cumulative update KB5121003 for Windows 11 users. From a security perspective, this patch is outstanding—fixing over 400 vulnerabilities. However, while plugging security holes, the update has also introduced numerous new issues: frequent crashes in multiple games, abnormal monitor refresh rates, HDR failures, and even loop errors with PIN code login.
Bandai Namco Entertainment announced today that the popular manga adaptation 'Fool's Night,' co-produced by Sunrise and Shaft for the first time, will be released in full on Netflix on November 26. Stay tuned.
Rockstar's monetization strategy for GTA 6 may far exceed player expectations. Recently, renowned game host Adam Sessler revealed on a live stream that he had heard news regarding a GTA 6 subscription service, sparking widespread discussion within the community.
On August 20, the Korean premium gacha game "Dragon Sword: Awakening" released version 1.0.10, which fixed a large number of system and action-related bugs, along with minor balance adjustments.
Recently, many games across multiple platforms have been part of summer sales, including the "Front Mission" remake series. However, players have noticed that the latest remake of "Front Mission 3" on the Japanese Nintendo Store is discounted by up to 90%, while the older remake is only discounted by 50%. This has sparked heated discussions among players, and it's still a good time to take advantage of the deal.
Physical game collectors have always been keen on stacking various coupons during pre-orders of AAA titles to secure the best prices. However, Brazilian retailer Gamer Hut recently announced the sudden cancellation of its pre-orders for Marvel's Wolverine on the Shopee e-commerce platform, sparking strong backlash from players who directed their anger at Sony PlayStation. Yet, the underlying reasons for this incident may be more complex than they appear.
Developed and published by Dazed Games, the new multiplayer co-op game "Fishing Force," which focuses on hilarious teamwork, pranks, and chaotic fishing, has officially launched on Steam. It quickly received overwhelmingly positive reviews, so interested players should check it out.
Aspyr Media has released a new update for Tomb Raider I-III Remastered Starring Lara Croft. The update includes community-requested features, as well as bug fixes and optimizations across all platforms, and is now available on PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch 2, PC, iOS, and Android. Patch 4 is also in development.
Arkane Austin, the development studio behind "Redfall," one of the most poorly received games in recent years, was shut down in May 2024. However, the game's director recently revealed in an interview that the final performance-fixing update is still in development. The update is being developed by a volunteer group of 6-7 former studio employees. While their dedication is commendable, it is unlikely to reverse the game's decline.
Recently, the domestic indie game team Parry Frames Studio (Red Soul Production Group) officially launched the Steam store page for their soulslike action game, 'Just a Dog.exe: Stray on the Street.' This hardcore action game, featuring a 'stray Dog.exe' as its protagonist, has quickly attracted significant player attention with its unique character setting and gameplay that pays homage to Sekiro's deflection mechanics.
Bethesda recently announced that the free next-gen console update for its online game "Fallout 76," titled "The Slasher," will be released on September 15. The update aims to significantly enhance performance across all previous-generation console versions.
According to MP1st, Capcom is close to finalizing the cast for the remakes of Resident Evil: Code Veronica and Resident Evil Zero. The leaks include new actors for the main roles as well as several series veterans returning to their iconic characters. While sources familiar with the project are confident in these details, all names should be considered unconfirmed until officially announced.
The open-world multiplayer survival sandbox game DayZ Cool Edition has officially launched on the Switch 2 platform and is available for purchase via the Nintendo eShop. Developer Bohemia Interactive announced a 15% discount during the first week of release, priced at $59.49. This offer will last until September 3, after which the price will return to $69.99.
Bandai Namco announced today that the new CODE VEIN II DLC, "Mask of Idris," will launch on September 9, bringing a new wasteland world and characters. Stay tuned.
Valve founder Gabe Newell (GabeN) made a surprise appearance in the welcome video for The International 2026, the most prestigious Dota 2 tournament. However, what shocked viewers even more than the event itself was Newell's noticeably transformed appearance.
The GTA 6 leak continues to escalate as a second hacker group claims to have breached Rockstar India's systems. To prove the authenticity of the attack, they presented two highly surreal pieces of "evidence."