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Yesterday's QuakeCon opening ceremony brought a delightful surprise: the official announcement and release of a brand-new free expansion for the original Quake. The expansion is available on all platforms where Quake has been released (excluding Epic Games Store and GOG), including PC, Xbox, PlayStation, and Switch. The audience erupted in deafening cheers.

Recently, the animated film "Cat's Fantasy Drift" issued a notice announcing its withdrawal from the schedule.

John Romero, co-founder of id Software, father of the Quake and Doom series, and legendary developer known for his long hair, recently shared a story about how id Software collaborated with Taiwanese pirates to distribute Doom.

Apple's first foldable phone, the iPhone Ultra, is expected to officially launch this September. As the release date approaches, more details about the new device are gradually being revealed.

For those who still had doubts, it now appears Sony is not backing down from its controversial decision to halt physical disc game production. It is reported that the packaging for the new disc-drive PS5 console will include a notice informing users that, as previously announced, PlayStation will cease support for physical game media in early 2028.

Veteran gaming journalist Jason Schreier stated that players should not expect Rockstar Games or Take-Two to disclose details about GTA 6's online mode in the "near future."

The Gears of War: E-Day open beta has just entered its first phase, already breaking the series' historical record on Steam.

Valve has released a new SteamOS update, resolving one of the most annoying persistent issues with the Steam Deck—automatically waking up right after being shut down.

Publisher THQ Nordic and developer Nine Rocks Games have announced that The Way of the Hunt 2 will leave Early Access and officially launch on September 29, arriving on PC via Steam, PS5, and Xbox Series X/S.

The new puzzle masterpiece "Stride Together" received numerous complaints about low volume in proximity voice chat shortly after its launch, with some players' microphones capturing audio that was too quiet. Developer House House has now released a patch aimed at resolving this issue while adhering to the game's core design philosophy.

SCS Software has announced that a new mechanic called Atlas will be added to American Truck Simulator. Coming in an upcoming update, this feature aims to diversify the exploration experience for players. Stay tuned.

Christopher Nolan's epic new film "Odyssey" has officially surpassed the $1 billion mark at the global box office. This marks the third time one of his films has joined the "Billion Dollar Club," following two entries from his Batman trilogy: "The Dark Knight" (2008) and "The Dark Knight Rises" (2012). The next goal for "Odyssey" is to break the $1.34 billion record set by the blockbuster "Deadpool & Wolverine" and claim the title of the highest-grossing R-rated film in history. Industry experts consider this target achievable and predict the film's final box office could reach $1.5 billion.

Warner Bros. Pictures has finally clarified the future of this legendary film franchise: despite rumors of cancellation, The Matrix 5 has been officially included in the studio's ambitious upcoming release slate. This news was confirmed during a presentation showcasing its extensive film lineup, which also announced a live-action Jetsons movie and a new Batman sequel.

Ubisoft has launched a massive sale, with the base editions of tactical shooters Ghost Recon Wildlands and Ghost Recon Breakpoint hitting an all-time low of 95% off for the first time. Deluxe editions are also discounted. The Gold Edition of Ghost Recon Wildlands is 75% off, and the Ultimate Edition of Ghost Recon Breakpoint is 90% off. These editions include season passes, extra missions, exclusive items, and other bonus content.

The official Overwatch channel has released a story trailer for D.Mon. D.Mon is the 53rd hero in the game and a new Tank hero from the MEKA squad. A former esports player and mech pilot, she is a comrade of D.Va (Song Hana). She pilots a red mech named "Beast."

PC players can claim the standard edition of Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon: Future Soldier for free during Ubisoft's limited-time event. This shooter can be added to your library via Ubisoft Connect, but the offer is subject to regional restrictions and may not be available in certain countries/regions. The free giveaway runs until August 13 at 16:00, after which the event ends. The game, originally priced at 68 yuan, is now available for free.

According to renowned insider Tom Henderson, the collaboration between Rockstar Games, Take-Two Interactive, and Netflix is so lucrative that 'GTA 6' may have already generated revenue equivalent to selling one million copies before its release.

"Machine Party," a collection of bloody and violent co-op mini-games created by Mike Klubnika, the author of "Buckshot Roulette," was released on July 30, 2026. Its initial performance was extremely impressive, selling 500,000 copies in just one week. Mike wrote in the Steam activity log for "Machine Party," "500,000 copies sold is simply incredible! Thank you all for your support, heartwarming messages, and those amazing gameplay videos."

Developed and published by Henry's House, the unique roguelike battle tops game Slayblade will officially launch on Steam on August 20. The game supports Chinese.

The developer conference The Tenth Mosaic, organized by the Computer Entertainment Supplier's Association (CESA), has been announced and will be held on September 22. The theme explores "Games as the Tenth Art." As a gathering of renowned industry producers, it will feature keynote speeches from notable figures such as Fumito Ueda, Kazutaka Kodaka, and Akihiro Yoshida. Stay tuned.