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Nine years after its original release, Ghost Recon Wildlands is heading back into the spotlight. To celebrate the 25th anniversary of the Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon franchise, Ubisoft has launched Last Rites, a free content update that does much more than add another mission. Alongside fresh story content, the tactical shooter has received a sweeping technical overhaul for modern platforms, breathing new life into one of the series' most beloved entries. Heaps of novelties The headline addition is Last Rites, a brand-new...

MARVEL Tōkon: Fighting Souls officially launched on August 6 for PS5 and PC, bringing Arc System Works and Marvel’s fighting game to players. Notably, soon after launch, the game’s post-launch content plans were also quickly updated, giving players a look at what is coming throughout Year 1. Phoenix Cyclops leads Year 1 with the...

The Epic Games Store has refreshed its weekly giveaway once again, bringing two more PC games to claim for free. Last week's offers, OTXO and Sol Cesto, have now been replaced by We Were Here Together and Beacon Pines, both of which can be permanently added to your library if you claim them within the next seven days. Leading this week's lineup is Beacon Pines, a charming yet surprisingly eerie narrative adventure that unfolds like a storybook. You step...

Montabi might look like another cute creature-collecting game at first glance, but there is a lot more going on under the surface. What makes it stand out is the way it combines three very different ideas: collecting monsters, building a deck, and fighting on a tactical grid. It has a little bit of Pokémon in its creature collecting, some Slay the Spire-style card strategy, and even a touch of Mega Man Battle Network in the way positioning matters during fights. The...

Rockstar Games is getting ready to pull back the curtain on Grand Theft Auto VI once again, with Grand Theft Auto VI: An Extended Look arriving on August 27. While Rockstar has stopped short of calling it a full gameplay showcase, the timing makes this presentation especially exciting. After years of trailers, screenshots, characters and cinematic glimpses of Leonida, this could finally be the moment we get a proper look at how GTA VI actually plays. The presentation will also have...

PC gamers have a new free game to grab this weekend, and this time it's not coming from the Epic Games Store. Instead, Moonlighter, the well-loved action RPG and shop management sim from Digital Sun, is currently free to claim on Steam for a limited time. Originally released in 2018, Moonlighter carved out a niche thanks to its clever mix of dungeon crawling and shopkeeping. You play as Will, a merchant by day and aspiring hero by night. Venture into...

Sony has quietly introduced a welcome quality-of-life improvement for PS5 Pro owners in its latest system software beta. The update automatically enables PSSR 2.0 (PlayStation Spectral Super Resolution 2.0) for supported games, removing the need to dig through system settings to activate the enhanced upscaling technology manually. Previously, players had to switch on the "Enhance PSSR Image Quality" option themselves before games could take advantage of the improved image reconstruction. With the new beta installed, that setting is enabled by...

The roads of Tamriel have always called to wandering souls, but now those ancient paths stretch beyond the walls of home. After years of refinement, The Elder Scrolls Online has finally claimed Valve's coveted Steam Deck Verified status, marking a new chapter in the saga of one of the world's longest-running MMORPGs. Like a seasoned adventurer reforging a legendary relic, the journey from "Playable" to "Verified" reflects countless improvements that make the handheld experience feel worthy of the Vestige's enduring...

Fanatical has launched another one of its monthly Build Your Own bundles, and this time it's the August 2026 Platinum Collection taking center stage. Featuring 17 Steam games across a wide range of genres, the latest promotion offers everything from horror and co-op adventures to roguelites, simulations, and action games. According to Fanatical, 12 of the included titles are appearing in a bundle for the first time. Like other Build Your Own promotions, the price depends on how many games you...

The battle for Super Earth is about to become even more brutal as Helldivers 2 teams up with Warhammer 40,000 for an official crossover. First announced during Warhammer Skulls 2026, the collaboration introduces a new Legendary Warbond inspired by Games Workshop's iconic sci-fi universe. While Arrowhead Game Studios has yet to reveal every detail, the announcement has already generated massive excitement among fans of both franchises, thanks to their shared themes of endless war, overwhelming odds, and unwavering devotion to...

August has arrived, which means it's time for a brand-new Humble Choice lineup. This month's selection is now live, giving subscribers eight Steam games for the usual monthly price of $14.99 / €12.99 / £11.49. With no credible leaks beforehand, the reveal came as a genuine surprise, and it's one of the stronger Choice bundles Humble has offered in recent months. Leading the pack is Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth, the latest mainline entry in Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio's long-running...

Green Man Gaming has rolled out another game bundle to kick off August, this time focusing entirely on Gearbox Entertainment's catalog. The new Gearbox Entertainment Collection brings together seven Steam games across three pricing tiers, making it an appealing option for fans of shooters, co-op adventures, strategy games, and action RPGs. As with most tiered bundles, spending more unlocks additional games. The entry-level option costs $5 / €5 / £4.50 and includes two titles: Borderlands Game of the Year Enhanced...