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Sandustry is the tiny factory game blowing up on Steam
18-Aug-2026, 10:01 am AlexP Gaming News
Sandustry is a solo-developed automation game winning players over with deep factory systems and impressive pixel physics.
At first glance, Sandustry looks like the kind of small automation indie you might scroll past without thinking twice. Then you notice that it was built by a solo developer, recently launched into Early Access, peaked at around 12,500 concurrent players on Steam, and is sitting at roughly 97% positive reviews. Suddenly, this little pixel factory game looks a lot more interesting. Developed by Erik Lantto, Sandustry takes the familiar joy of building increasingly complicated production lines and mixes it...
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State of Play just made Phantom Blade Zero even more exciting
18-Aug-2026, 9:37 am AlexP Gaming News
Phantom Blade Zero’s State of Play reveals RPG depth, 55+ weapons, side quests, build options and a brutal 66 Days mode.
Phantom Blade Zero has spent years turning heads with some of the slickest combat footage we have seen from an upcoming action game. Fast sword clashes, dramatic parries and over-the-top kung fu choreography have always been the main attraction. But during its latest State of Play Gameplay Deep Dive, S-GAME finally showed that there is a proper RPG hiding underneath all that stylish action. Previous trailers mostly focused on spectacle. Boss fights, cinematic duels and flashy weapon moves made the...
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Kingdom Hearts IV finally shows its Disney Stars in action
17-Aug-2026, 9:30 pm Fyra Frost Gaming News Gameplay
Sora and friends return in an new adventure of the most popular Disney-inspired video game series.
After years of mysterious trailers, cryptic interviews and enough unanswered questions to fill a Keyblade-shaped filing cabinet, Kingdom Hearts IV has finally decided to show us what it actually looks like to play. The latest extended trailer offers a much meatier look at the long-awaited sequel, with plenty of gameplay footage and, perhaps most importantly, confirmation that several of Disney's biggest icons will be stepping into the spotlight. Yes, Mickey Mouse, Donald Duck and Goofy are playable. Your favourite Disney heroes are...
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Update 2.0 makes S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2 feel like a different game
17-Aug-2026, 9:27 am AlexP Gaming News Updates & Patches
S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2 Update 2.0 revamps the Zone with smarter AI, new weapons, better visuals, fog, and custom rules.
S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl has come a long way since its rough launch, but GSC Game World clearly isn't finished rebuilding the Zone. Update 2.0 feels less like another patch and more like the developers asking players to come back and see how much has changed. Arriving as a free update on August 20, it brings major visual, gameplay, AI and technical improvements that could make returning to the Zone very tempting. One of the biggest changes comes under the...
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PEAK’s Final Ascent sends player numbers soaring again
17-Aug-2026, 9:02 am AlexP Gaming News Updates & Patches
PEAK’s Final Ascent update brings new biomes, fresh gear and a huge Steam player spike more than a year after release.
PEAK has already enjoyed one of the most surprising multiplayer success stories of the last year, and its latest update proves that players still aren't ready to stop climbing. The Final Ascent, the game's last major content update, arrived on August 11 and quickly brought a huge wave of players back to the mountain. The update introduces two new biome variants, GLOOM and THE CITADEL, giving groups even more dangerous places to explore. GLOOM takes PEAK into darker and creepier...
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Grey Seer Thanquol Schemes His Way into Total War: Warhammer 3
17-Aug-2026, 4:18 am Daniel-D Gaming News Updates & Patches
Grey Seer Thanquol joins Total War: Warhammer 3 in Lords of the End Times with Masterplans and Stormfiends.
Creative Assembly has officially detailed Grey Seer Thanquol, the long-awaited Skaven Legendary Lord who is headlining the upcoming Lords of the End Times expansion (Update 9.0), launching on September 24, 2026. Leading Clan Scruten, the iconic arch-schemer brings new campaign mechanics, monstrous battle units, and devastating magical versatility to the Total War: Warhammer 3 sandbox.  ...
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Hell Let Loose: Vietnam Officially Launches, Bringing 50v50 Battles to Vietnam
16-Aug-2026, 12:06 pm Cleonidas Gaming News
Hell Let Loose: Vietnam is now officially available, bringing 50v50 battles to the Vietnam War with distinctive terrain and combat tactics.
Hell Let Loose: Vietnam has officially launched, opening up a completely new battlefield for Team17 and Expression Games' tactical FPS franchise. This time, instead of the battlefields of World War II, players are taken to the Vietnam War, where jungles, rivers, and challenging terrain can directly affect how each battle unfolds. With large-scale multiplayer and gameplay built around coordination, the game continues to focus on an experience where a single soldier cannot decide the outcome of a battle alone. Every...
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Lootbound Officially Launches, Combining Turn-Based Strategy and Loot Management
16-Aug-2026, 11:09 am Cleonidas Gaming News
Lootbound is now officially available on PC, bringing a tactical roguelite experience with turn-based combat, inventory management, and plenty of build options.
Lootbound officially launched on Steam on August 14, taking players into a dark fantasy world where each run starts with a single character and gradually grows into a full party. Combining tactical roguelite gameplay with turn-based combat, loot management, and elements inspired by D&D, the game puts a strong focus on route choices, party building, and making the most of every piece of equipment. One of its standout features is the grid-based inventory system, where the position of your equipment...
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Captain America Brings Heroic Fundamentals to Marvel Tōkon
15-Aug-2026, 10:50 pm Daniel-D Gaming News Gameplay
Captain America combines classic Marvel heroism with flexible shield mechanics and an approachable all-rounder playstyle.
Captain America enters MARVEL Tōkon: Fighting Souls as the embodiment of Steve Rogers' classic heroic ideals: discipline, courage, and an unwavering commitment to protecting others. As one of the leaders of the Fighting Avengers, Captain America fights alongside Iron Man, Hulk, and Black Panther against a threat powerful enough to endanger Earth. His role reflects the character's traditional position within Marvel—he may not possess the overwhelming strength of Hulk or the technology of Iron Man, but his determination and...
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Tomb Raider: Catalyst gets a release window
14-Aug-2026, 2:30 pm Fyra Frost Gaming News Release date
Embracer Group has confirmed the game's release window. Will it be too close from Legacy of Atlantis to make an impression?
Lara Croft is about to get very busy. After years of remasters and re-releases, the Tomb Raider franchise is finally preparing for a major new chapter, with Tomb Raider: Legacy of Atlantis and Tomb Raider: Catalyst set to arrive relatively close together.  The first piece of the puzzle is Tomb Raider: Legacy of Atlantis, the ambitious reimagining of the original 1996 adventure. The game is scheduled to launch on February 12, 2027, for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, Switch 2...
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Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy won’t need a powerful PC
14-Aug-2026, 12:30 pm Fyra Frost Gaming News System requirements
Despite its amazing graphics, the new title in the A Plague Tale series doesn't ask for a big GPU upgrade.
PC players will not need a cutting-edge gaming rig to experience Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy when Asobo Studio's latest adventure arrives later this month. The game's final PC system requirements have now been revealed, and they are surprisingly undemanding considering how visually impressive the game looks. The requirements have been published through AMD ahead of launch, with both minimum and recommended configurations targeting 1080p without upscaling or frame generation. That immediately makes the specifications stand out, particularly at a time...
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Warhounds might be the tactical surprise of the summer
14-Aug-2026, 10:46 am AlexP Gaming News
Warhounds blends tactical combat, mercenary management and destructible battlefields into a promising new strategy game.
If you enjoy tactical games where every move matters and one bad position can ruin an entire turn, Warhounds is worth keeping an eye on. The recently released turn-based tactical RPG throws players into a near-future conflict filled with mercenaries, dangerous contracts and plenty of bullets flying across destructible battlefields. Set in East Africa in 2035, Warhounds puts you in charge of a private military company operating in a region caught in a growing conflict. Your job is to build a...
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