No Man’s Sky Celebrates Its 10th Anniversary
Hello Games reflects on No Man’s Sky’s 10th anniversary, highlighting its evolution from a small studio project to a continuously updated space exploration game with nearly 40 free updates.
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Video game releases, updates and studio news — from platform and studio newsrooms (PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo, Steam) and established gaming publications. Page 33 of 35: briefings 961-990, published Jul 30, 2026 to Aug 10, 2026.
Wild Blue Skies: How We Brought the Feel of a 90s Arcade Cockpit to XBOX
Xbox and Chuhai Labs announced Wild Blue Skies, an on-rails shooter blending 90s arcade aesthetics with modern gameplay, launching August 13 for Xbox Series X|S and PC.
THQ Nordic Showcase 2026: New Worlds, New Stories, New Games, and New Discounts
THQ Nordic’s 2026 Digital Showcase unveiled new DLC, gameplay, and discounts, including REANIMAL’s first DLC chapter and pre-orders for Way of the Hunter 2, alongside a limited-time sale offering up to 90% off select...
Dinos Collide in Explosive On-Rails Shooter Tailbreak, Out Now
Tailbreak, an on-rails shooter featuring dinosaurs, launches today on Xbox Series X|S, Xbox Play Anywhere, and PC, priced at $24.99 USD.
HELLDIVERS 2 x Warhammer 40,000 Legendary Warbond, Launching August 12
Helldivers 2 will introduce a Warhammer 40,000-themed Legendary Warbond on August 12, featuring new gear inspired by the Cadian Kasrkin and other units.
Next Week on XBOX: New Games for August 10 to 14
Xbox highlights new titles arriving August 10–14 across Series X|S, One, PC, and Game Pass, including EA SPORTS Madden NFL 27, No More Room in Hell 2, Panzer Knights: Commander’s Edition, and more.
Puzzledorf Brings New Puzzles to Xbox in 2026
Puzzledorf, a puzzle game, will launch exclusively on Xbox on August 31, 2026, featuring new puzzles and mechanics unavailable elsewhere for two weeks.
Celebrate 30 years of Quake with a brand-new episode, available today
MachineGames and id Software released Dawn of the Machine, a free 30th-anniversary expansion for Quake on PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 4, featuring a 19-map campaign and new soundtrack.
EA SPORTS Madden NFL 27 Early Access Trial Available Now With EA Play
EA SPORTS Madden NFL 27 offers a 10-hour early access trial via EA Play, allowing players to test new gameplay features before the full release.
Ghost Recon Wildlands: Last Rites – Everything you need to know
Ubisoft’s free *Ghost Recon Wildlands: Last Rites* update introduces a new story mission, expanded customization, and 4K/60 FPS on PS5 and PS5 Pro, alongside role-play enhancements based on community feedback.
Ghost Recon Wildlands: Last Rites – A Major Free Update Powered by Community Feedback and Player Insights
Ubisoft Bordeaux has released Ghost Recon Wildlands: Last Rites, a major free update for Xbox Series X|S, introducing a new story mission, expanded customization options, and community-driven improvements.
Free Play Days – NBA 2K26, Tom Clancy’s Ghost Recon Breakpoint, Wax Heads, and More
Xbox announced Free Play Days from August 6–14, offering free trials of NBA 2K26, Ghost Recon titles, Wax Heads, and Sports Renovations for members and non-members.
Monsters Are Coming! Launches on XBOX Series X|S on August 6 — With a New Update Built for Challenge Seekers
The city-defense game *Monsters Are Coming!* will launch on Xbox Series X|S on August 6, 2025, alongside a major update featuring a new Hero, Townhall, and weekly challenges.
Indie Selects for August 2026: Adventure is Calling This Summer
Xbox’s August 2026 Indie Selects lineup features six curated titles spanning wordless storytelling, dark fantasy, cozy life-sims, and survival horror, all available via the Indie Select Hub in the Xbox Store and...
Available for XBOX Insiders: More Control Over Captures, Saves, and Wishlists
Xbox Insiders gain new tools to capture gameplay with chat audio, sort achievements, restore cloud saves, and expand wishlists, with features rolling out gradually.
The Power of Motherhood Amid Chaos – 1998: The Toll Keeper Story
PlayStation’s 1998: The Toll Keeper Story follows Dewi, a toll booth operator in 1998 Indonesia, as she navigates social unrest while protecting her baby, blending historical drama with interactive mechanics.
Crimson Moon battles demonic corruption on September 1
PlayStation announced the gothic action RPG *Crimson Moon* launches September 1 for PlayStation 5, featuring two-player online co-op with dynamic scaling difficulty and shared life pools, alongside Standard and Deluxe...
Coming to XBOX Game Pass: Gears of War: E-Day Open Beta, Cricket 26, Date Everything!, and More
Xbox Game Pass will add 13 new titles starting August 4, including Gears of War: E-Day Open Beta, Cricket 26, and Date Everything!, alongside re-releases and genre experiments.
Beast of Reincarnation: Early-Game Tips to Help You Manage the Miasma
Game Freak’s *Beast of Reincarnation* blends action-RPG elements with Soulslike mechanics, offering early-game challenges and unique traversal tools like Emma’s vine-like hair.
Beast of Reincarnation hands-on: parry-rich combat and the cutest mutant pup
Game Freak’s post-apocalyptic action RPG *Beast of Reincarnation* launches on PS5 on August 4, blending Souls-like combat with a narrative centered on a woman and her mutated dog companion.
Keep Your Cemetery Running (and the Zombies Out) in Zombie Graveyard Simulator
Xbox Series X|S players can now access an expanded version of Zombie Graveyard Simulator, featuring new content including the Stone Quarry & Workshop, Expeditions, and additional systems like dynamic weather and Chapel...
How a Bucket Full of Pink Cow Dung Became an Item in The Immortal John Triptych
The developer of *The Immortal John Triptych* shares the creative process behind a new puzzle involving a bucket of pink cow dung in the upcoming Xbox release on August 27.
Hard Work Pays off as Shard Squad Comes to XBOX
Shard Squad, a pixel-art roguelite by The Root Studios and Nuntius Games, launches on Xbox with Xbox Play Anywhere support, introducing over 20 playable monsters and Prime Evolution mechanics.
A New Look for Reforj: Explore the World’s Stunning Rixel Transformation
Xbox’s Reforj playtest update introduces Title Update 8, featuring a visual overhaul using Rixels—new geometric blocks replacing traditional pixels. The change reduces texture storage by 98.2% while improving clarity...
Next Week on XBOX: New Games for August 3 to 7
Xbox announced new games arriving August 3–7 across Xbox platforms, including post-apocalyptic RPGs, life sims, hidden-object mysteries, and physics-based multiplayer titles.
A Microsoft Flight Simulator Cinderella Story: Building the A220 Airliner
Synaptic Simulations, a small team of young developers, released the A220 Airliner for Microsoft Flight Simulator through iniBuilds, marking their first professional product. The add-on, priced at $64.99, offers a...
XBOX App Available on Hisense and VIDAA OS-powered TVs
Microsoft announced the Xbox app is now available on Hisense and other VIDAA OS-powered smart TVs from 2024 to 2026 models, expanding game streaming options for users without dedicated gaming hardware.
Extract From the Gyldenmist: Dark Fantasy Extraction ARPG Mistfall Hunter Arrives on XBOX
Mistfall Hunter, a dark fantasy extraction ARPG, launched on Xbox Series X|S, Xbox PC, and Xbox Game Pass, introducing a high-stakes looting and combat experience set in the shattered world of Weavereach.
Silent Hill: Townfall Developers discuss the Scottish setting, retro technology, first-person combat
Silent Hill: Townfall, launching September 24 on PS5, introduces first-person combat and a Scottish setting, developed by Screen Burn Interactive with CRTV technology replacing the iconic radio.
Free Play Days – WWE 2K26, Polterguys: Possession Party and Wildgate
Xbox announced Free Play Days from July 30 to August 2, offering free trials of WWE 2K26, Polterguys: Possession Party, and Wildgate for Xbox members, with discounts available on purchases.