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In 2026, Microsoft is working to salvage Windows 11's reputation. The operating system, released five years ago, previously faced a severe brand crisis, but Microsoft has promised numerous feature and performance upgrades this year.
Mortal Shell 2 appeared on foreign resource websites two days before its official release.
In 2026, gamers are not only facing steep price increases for RAM and SSDs, but also repeated hikes in GPU prices, making current market rates difficult to justify.
Developed by Ephemera Games, the new multiplayer co-op roguelike RPG adventure "Core Heart" is confirmed to launch on Steam on September 18. The game supports Chinese. Stay tuned.
Detective Conan creator Gosho Aoyama recently revealed on a TV program that he has completed the storyboards for the manga's final chapter. This national-level series, which began serialization in 1994, is finally approaching its visible conclusion after more than thirty years.
Is this truly overtaking on a bend?! Recently, Swedish aerospace company Heart Aerospace announced that its X1 demonstrator aircraft completed its first manned flight at Plattsburgh International Airport in New York State, USA.
Today (August 18), the domestic action game Phantom Blade Zero and Sony released a special State of Play. In the program, director Liang Qiwei and creative advisor Donnie Yen shared more details about the world, combat system, and game mechanics of Phantom Blade Zero.
Recently, Ukrainian indie game developer Ternox Games accused Sony on social media of unilaterally terminating its developer and publisher agreement, causing multiple games under its banner to face removal. This has sparked widespread discussion in the industry about digital platform monopolies and digital ownership issues.
Shueisha Games announced today that it will officially exhibit at TGS 2026. The showcase will feature several anime IP-based games, including a new title from the Jujutsu Kaisen series, offering the latest demos and playable trials. Stay tuned for more details.
Funcom, the developer and publisher, announced that the latest update 1.5.1.0 for its acclaimed open-world survival game "Dune: Awakening" has been released. The update adds single-player mode and other content in preparation for the upcoming console release. The game will launch on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X on September 22.
Today (August 18), Sony held a dedicated State of Play event for Phantom Blade Zero. Liang Qiwei and Donnie Yen presented to global players, providing a detailed explanation of the game's story, worldview, combat system, and other core features. The entire demo lasted over 18 minutes.
Recently, the Game Rating and Administration Committee (GRAC) of South Korea released rating information for several games, including an unannounced LEGO-themed entry in the 'Cities: Skylines' series, sparking player interest.
The major update "Kongtong Divine Might" for the highly acclaimed martial arts life simulation RPG "Legend of Mortal" was originally scheduled for release on September 15. However, Obb Studio announced yesterday that two core developers had suddenly contracted COVID-19. To prevent the spread of the illness, development progress has been impacted, making a delay highly likely.
The well-received WWII zombie FPS 'Projekt Z: Beyond Order' suddenly stopped receiving updates after June, causing concern among fans. Recently, developer 314 Arts announced the latest progress, stating that publisher Maximum Entertainment is facing a financial crisis, leaving the game's future uncertain.
"Legend of Fantasia: Remake," a classic title from UserJoy Technology, will be released on Steam on September 10. The latest demo has been released recently, so interested players are encouraged to check it out.
Recently, Star Citizen developer Cloud Imperium Games (CIG) held an internal build livestream aimed at reassuring players, but it completely backfired due to continuous technical glitches, further fueling community dissatisfaction.
The next installment in the 'Pirates of the Caribbean' series will no longer focus solely on Captain Jack Sparrow. According to sources from Deadline, the next chapter will center on a character played by Margot Robbie, with Captain Jack taking on a supporting role. Jerry Bruckheimer stated that the team is currently writing the script and aims to move the project into production.
With the growing number of games in Steam libraries, more players now check reviews before deciding whether to purchase a new title. Recently, a team from the Indian Institute of Information Technology released a new paper exploring another aspect of the relationship between playtime and reviews.
On August 17, 2026, gaming media outlets began releasing the first batch of reviews for The Sinking City 2, a Lovecraftian horror game. As of press time, the game holds an average score of 79 on Metacritic (PS5 version) and 81 on OpenCritic, receiving generally positive reviews from critics.
With memory card prices soaring in the current market, the microSD Express high-performance storage cards designed for the Nintendo Switch 2 are no exception. Recently, media outlets have discovered that the price of Nintendo officially licensed NS2 microSD Ex high-performance cards has quietly increased by nearly 30%.