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The domestic open-world Wuxia RPG "Phantom Blade Zero" has officially opened for pre-orders today. The developers have simultaneously announced the pricing for the Standard and Deluxe editions, along with details on pre-order bonuses. With its highly flexible martial arts system and Chinese aesthetic scene design, the game has been highly anticipated by domestic players since its announcement.

"Warriors of Light," a new open-world action RPG developed and published by Refractive Entertainment, launches into early access on August 11. The game supports 1-3 player co-op and includes Chinese language support, currently holding a "Mostly Positive" rating.

Developed and published by Replicant D6 Studio, the new retro FPS "Agent 64: Spies Never Die," a tribute to the classic N64 masterpiece "007: GoldenEye," has officially launched on Steam and has already received Very Positive reviews.

Since its launch on PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X/S on March 19, 2026, the open-world RPG Crimson Desert, developed by Korean studio Pearl Abyss, has quickly become one of the most anticipated titles of the year thanks to its vast world-building and continuous free content updates. Recently, Pearl Abyss revealed the long-term roadmap for the IP in its Q2 2026 financial report, covering multiplayer modes, DLC plans, a Switch 2 port, and the possibility of a sequel.

A few days ago, a user named Zanti66 shared a heartbreaking story on a pirated game community: he was diagnosed with a tumor and is about to be hospitalized for treatment. "Red Desert," recently cracked by voices38, is likely the last game he will be able to play at this stage—the illness came so suddenly that he didn't even have the chance to finish it.

Developed and published by Chilla's Art, the unique horror exploration game "Snow Burial," which involves uncovering secrets in deep snow, launches on Steam on August 14. The game supports Chinese.

Following the Nintendo Switch 2 Legend of Zelda Edition, gaming hardware leaks have been non-stop. Recently, photos of a prototype疑似 Microsoft Xbox Elite Series 3 controller surfaced on Reddit, featuring a built-in mini screen—a design element previously unknown to the public.

Supermassive Games, the developer behind the critically acclaimed horror game "Until Dawn," announced on August 11 that it is laying off 75 employees. This marks the third consecutive year the studio has adjusted its workforce.

Last month, Saber Interactive released the first trailer for its upcoming ride-hailing simulation game, Rideshare Stimulator. As the name suggests, the game centers around a rideshare driver and appears to be a blend of Crazy Taxi and more realistic taxi simulators, while also incorporating some outrageous storylines and humorous elements. Overall, the game's presentation is fairly standard.

Recently, packaging designs purportedly for a The Legend of Zelda 40th Anniversary Edition Nintendo Switch 2 console and Pro Controller were leaked online, with images emerging on August 11. Nintendo has not yet released any official information, and neither the price nor the release date has been confirmed.

Developed and published by Approximately Games, the new spaceship customization adventure game "Approximately Takeoff" has officially launched on Steam, receiving Very Positive reviews.

It has been eight years since "The Elder Scrolls VI" was announced. Recently, Xbox CEO Asha Sharma revealed the latest progress on the game, stating that she watched a "live demo." She also hinted at the game's subtitle, which may consist of eight letters.

The new entry in the "Marvel's Spider-Man" series, "Marvel's Spider-Man 3," has been revealed, with its IMDb page already up and running.

The gameplay trailer for Battlefield 6's legendary Wake Island map has been released. This map has been remastered for Battlefield 6 and features a collaboration with Top Gun, launching on August 18.

Recently, miHoYo announced that its AI desktop companion software "BSide: Olivia Lin" will cease operations. The game entered Early Access on Steam on July 13 and operated for only 28 days. The official reason given for the shutdown is an adjustment to the product's phased planning.

Remedy recently released its financial report for the first half of 2026, confirming that the Max Payne 1 & 2 remake is in full production. However, Rockstar Games has full control over the project's release and marketing, so Remedy cannot disclose further details such as plot or release date. All related information will be officially announced by Rockstar Games. The remake is fully funded by Rockstar Games, with development handled by Remedy.

Xbox CEO Asha Sharma revealed that she recently played—or at least watched—a gameplay demo of The Elder Scrolls VI.

Recently, Tong Yuanyuan, the actress from the Korean film-game "Ashi, My Beautiful Roommate Actually...? 2," shared new photos online. The images showcase her stage look at the Shanghai ChinaJoy event, highlighting her striking beauty and outstanding figure. Come take a look!

Recently, Swords & Slippers launched on Steam. The developers subsequently released a new video introducing one of the game's heroines, "Rapunzel." Each heroine in the game has her own unique fighting style, including characters like Snow White and Little Red Riding Hood.

Recently, consumer data analytics firm Statista shared a survey chart illustrating the popularity of gaming console platforms in the United States.