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Title: A Call Of Duty Studio Could Work On Halo, Report Says Date: Mon, 17 Aug 2026 15:57:25 +0000 Link: https://www.gamespot.com/articles/a-call-of-duty-studio-could-work-on-halo-report-says/ After Microsoft acquired Activision Blizzard, one of the first things people theorized was that the company would have one of Activision's numerous Call of Duty studios work on Halo. That already happened, according to a new report, and though it hasn't led to anything yet, that could change down the road. According to Rebs Gaming, who has accurately reported on unannounced Halo news before, Microsoft enlisted Sledgehammer Games to help develop a Halo multiplayer game. Halo Infinite Sledgehammer reportedly began work on a prototype in June of this year, but whatever this was ended up getting canceled in July--only basic gameplay elements like player movement were said to have been tested. That doesn't mean the idea of a Call of Duty studio working on a Halo game is gone forever, however. The report said, "Microsoft is still exploring the proposition, but they have not greenlit anything yet." In July, Windows Central reporter Jez Corden said he heard a "crazy rumor" that Microsoft "might put Halo under Activision." He said this wasn't a sure thing, but it could be part of a larger restructuring to help Halo "start delivering on the level of potential that it actually has." The Halo series has fallen from its heights, with many fans saying the series, under Halo Studios, has been unable to achieve the same critical and commercial success as it did under Bungie. The latest game in the main series, Halo Infinite, was a disappointment to many. The latest remaster of the original Halo game, this July's Halo: Campaign Evolved, didn't resonate with everyone, either, and the lack of multiplayer support cofounded many, including the franchise's co-creator. Campaign Evolved didn't get off to the best sales start, either, it appears. No new Halo games have been announced, but Halo Studios is said to be working on a new Halo multiplayer game that is "like Fortnite" in terms of its live-service approach.

Title: Mortal Shell 2 – Guides Hub Date: Mon, 17 Aug 2026 15:52:49 +0000 Link: https://www.gamespot.com/articles/mortal-shell-2-guides-hub/ Are you looking for Mortal Shell 2 guides? This sequel to the 2020 soulslike game puts you in the shoes of the Harbinger, an empty vessel who must venture across broken and war-torn lands. Along the way, you'll discover various shells, the husks and remains of forgotten warriors, that can aid you in vanquishing dangerous foes. Our Mortal Shell 2 guides hub has everything you need, from starting with the basics to discovering all the secrets in the game. In This Article Mortal Shell 2 guides hubGeneral guides and how tosShells, gear, and upgradesNotable locations and itemsProgression guides Mortal Shell 2 guides hub General guides and how tos Beginner's guide: 16 tips you need to know before you play - Start your journey on the right foot by checking out over a dozen tips. How to parry - Counter an enemy's attack and unleash a deadly riposte. How to change difficulty - Make the game significantly easier or have the challenge ramp up considerably. All region maps and fast travel beacons - This Mortal Shell 2 guide helps you understand the lay of the land as you explore regions like Fainweald and Mammon. Where to go first in Fainweald - We tell you where you ought to go during the first few hours of the campaign proper. Shells, gear, and upgrades All shell locations - Discover the locations of venerable warriors and tenacious vagabonds. All weapon and sidearm locations - Obtain various blades, axes, guns, and even a soul-sucking contraption. All Tarforge upgrades - Acquire key materials that unlock new functions for the forge. These allow you to upgrade weapons and Tarstones. Notable locations and items Best items to get early - This Mortal Shell 2 guide lists a few items that you need to grab as soon as possible. Where to find the Chapel Key - Obtain a key so you can enter a ruin. Where to find the Crypt Key - This key has you going all the way to the opposite side of the map. How to enter the Citadel of Penance - This foreboding fortress has a really cool reward. How to get and use the Makeshift Projectile - You'll probably scratch your head wondering where the catapult launched its burning projectile. Progression guides How to defeat all major bosses - We've got some tips to aid you as you take on some of the game's toughest opponents. These include the bosses in the Corrupted Gates, as well as those in the final dungeon. We'll continue adding more articles to our Mortal Shell 2 guides hub, so stay tuned.

Title: Top 16 Things You Need To Know Before You Play Mortal Shell 2 Date: Mon, 17 Aug 2026 15:30:00 +0000 Link: https://www.gamespot.com/articles/mortal-shell-2-tips-beginners-guide/ Are you excited to venture across the lands of Fallgrim in Mortal Shell 2? If you played the first game, then you’re bound to see many differences, including an even more expansive world. If you’re a newcomer, then you might feel overwhelmed. Our Mortal Shell 2 guide has over a dozen tips to help you get started on your journey. In This Article The broken realm of Fallgrim: World map and fast travel beaconsMake the game easier or harderUnlock shells with powerful abilitiesLeveling up: Gloom and GlimpseShell bonds and builds: Maxing out bonds, choosing shell perks, and status effect immunityYou still have a fighting chance even if you get separated from your shellBe on the lookout for Revered Glands and Synaptic VesselsCollect every weapon and sidearmCombat capabilities: Blocks, parries, hardening, and ripostesMix-and-match Tarstones to create unique buildsImprove your weapons, sidearms, and Tarstones via the TarforgeTake note of active and passive effects of itemsVendors and coins: Stuff to buy and junk to sellApply status effects, such as confusion, to enemiesLook for shortcuts, illusory walls, and secret areasProgression: Cleansing beacons, collecting Ova, and eliminating bosses The broken realm of Fallgrim: World map and fast travel beacons Mortal Shell 2 has two major regions: The grasslands and swamps of Fainweald to the north and the foreboding fortresses of Mammon to the south. There’s also Marrow Keep, where most friendly NPCs reside. As your character, the Harbinger, goes about exploring, you want to keep your eyes peeled for Ruk and beacons. Ruk is a mysterious bird akin to a crow or raven. If you see him perched atop a landmark, chances are there’s a map that you can pick up. Each map reveals a small zone in the region. Beacons, meanwhile, act as bonfires and fast travel points. You can replenish your health and resolve, though it causes regular enemies to respawn. Related guides: All Ruk’s maps and fast travel beacons Where to go first Ruk often hands you a map of the zone. Make the game easier or harder Soulslike games are meant to be tough and challenging. They’re meant to test your mettle--each death is just part of the learning process, leading to victories that are much more rewarding. That said, a Mortal Shell 2 tip to keep in mind is that it’s still possible to change the game’s difficulty. Once you pick up an item known as the Slayer Seal, you’ll gain powerful new abilities with your character, including new ways to stagger and stun your foes. Unfortunately, equipping this item also disables achievements for your current save file. On the flipside, there’s also the option to make the game harder by turning day into night. While “Night Mode” is active, enemies are faster and stronger, though they also tend to drop higher coins and gloom. Related guide: How to change difficulty - Slayer Seal and Gloombound Flame/Night Mode The Slayer Seal makes the game way too easy. Unlock shells with powerful abilities Similar to the first game, Mortal Shell 2 has you scrounging the world in search of shells. These are the forgotten remains of warriors--some are long interred and buried, while others have just recently passed. Once unlocked, shells provide you with new ways to eliminate your foes through active and passive skills. For instance, the sneaky Tiel can cloak himself in shadows to stealthily backstab targets. The venerable Eredrim, meanwhile, is a knight who specializes in staggering opponents; the bounty hunter Proxima gets into the thick of the fray with her Biosampler grapple; and the doughy Lazlo is a tanky noble who’s able to beef up his defenses significantly. Related guide: All shell locations Make use of Tiel's sneakiness (left) and Lazlo's defensive specialization (right). Leveling up: Gloom and Glimpse There are, essentially, two intertwined leveling systems in Mortal Shell 2. One involves boosting your character, the Harbinger, while the other involves the shells you’ve unlocked. Character leveling: Uses gloom as a resource. Think of this as similar to souls or runes in other games in the genre. These are lost if you die, but you still have a chance to reacquire them from near where you perished--i.e. “corpse runs.” But if your character dies before they can grab the resource, then it’s gone for good. Increases the health of the Harbinger and shells in general. Also increases your base damage, shell ability damage, and critical damage. At certain levels, you also gain shell points, which are used to activate perks. Shell leveling: You don’t necessarily increase your shells’ levels by earning XP. Instead, you deepen your bonds with them through a resource called Glimpse. These items are often obtained from beacons that you cleanse. In most cases, shell bonds are increased via the Shellkeeper NPC in Marrow Keep. You unlock additional shell memories, as well as higher-tier perk options. The perks are then selected via the aforementioned shell points. Shell points can still be reset, so you’re free to “respec” to come up with a viable build. Boost the Harbinger and your favorite shells. Shell bonds and builds: Maxing out bonds, choosing shell perks, and status effect immunity As mentioned above, you have to spend Glimpse to increase your bonds with shells. In our playthrough, we had obtained the eight shells in the game proper whose bonds can be increased. We had also collected around 90 Glimpse, though we had to use a few so we could permanently summon shell allies during boss fights: You only need 1x Glimpse to increase each shell’s bond to level 1. This also unlocks tier 1 perks. You need a total of 27x Glimpse to max out each shell’s bond from level 0 to level 4. By then, you’ll have unlocked a shell’s tier 4 perks. The above gives you a few options for your first playthrough (assuming you decide to spend a few Glimpse for shell summons against bosses): Option 1: You can max out three shells, while others are at level 1 bond. Option 2: You can max out two shells, while the rest are at different bond levels. Option 3: Don’t max out a shell and just have everyone at various bond levels. Spending Glimpse to maximize your bond with a shell tends to be irreversible (unless you’re using a backup save). That’s why a Mortal Shell 2 tip to keep in mind is that you need to be mindful of which shell playstyles you really like. You also need to consider that certain shell perks become extremely viable for endgame content, while others have a more general purpose. It’s also worth noting that, at tier 1 bond, most shells have selectable perks that grant status effect immunity. If you’re having trouble in an area or with a particular boss because you keep getting poisoned, frozen, or burned, you can switch to a shell that makes you immune to those debuffs. The Shellkeeper (left) unlocks new shell memories (right). You still have a fighting chance even if you get separated from your shell Think of shells as husks that the Harbinger inhabits, like an armor that you don for long periods. However, if your health gets fully depleted, the Harbinger will get separated from the shell, and you’ll have to contend with hostiles without the usual abilities to aid you. At this stage, you need to be extra careful while on the offensive. Keep hitting enemies to fill up your shell meter. Once full, you can reactivate your shell, which would be at low health. But if you perish as the Harbinger, then you’ll respawn at the last beacon that you tagged, and you’ll have no choice but to do a “corpse run” to retrieve your lost gloom. You have a chance to return to your shell while in Harbinger form. Be on the lookout for Revered Glands and Synaptic Vessels Having a tough time surviving out in the wilderness? Don’t fret because you can still improve your Mether’s Pulse--i.e. healing flask. While roaming around, keep your eyes peeled for two integral items: Revered Glands and Synaptic Vessels. Revered Glands increase the number of Mether’s Pulse charges, while Synaptic Vessels increase the amount of HP healed. Just remember that higher levels require even more of these resources. Improved healing via your Mether's Pulse is a good thing. Collect every weapon and sidearm There are eight weapons and eight sidearms in Mortal Shell 2. Melee weapons include swords, scythes, axes, and various blades combined with axes, like the Axe & Dagger and Axatana. Sidearms include those with a dark fantasy flair, like bolt-shooting crossbows, nail-blasting shotguns, and even an effigy that drains the life from your victims. Shooting with a sidearm uses up your resolve--i.e. mana. However, hitting enemies with your melee weapons fills it gradually. It’s also worth adding that a vendor in Marrow Keep, Merrick, sells maps that show you the locations of these weapons, but you don’t need to spend your hard-earned coins on those since we’ve got a complete guide for you. Related guide: All weapon and sidearm locations Weapons like the Great Martyr's Blade deal decent damage. Combat capabilities: Blocks, parries, hardening, and ripostes Another Mortal Shell 2 tip that you should remember is that your survivability boils down to how well you can mitigate or avoid the damage dealt by enemies. That’s where different types of seals come into play: Untarnished Seal - Allows you to block incoming attacks. A nicely timed perfect guard deals break damage. Vatra’s Seal - Causes your body to harden, which nullifies the next incoming attack. A perfect harden deals break damage. Infinite Seal - Parry an incoming attack, dealing more break damage but at greater risk. Slayer Seal - As stated earlier, this grants powerful abilities that help you stagger foes, but it also disables achievements. The goal is to fill up your target’s break meter, which will cause them to get momentarily stunned. If you press the attack button while in front of them, you’ll perform a brutal riposte. Conversely, if you mistime your defensive actions, you’ll be in for a world of hurt. In the case of the Untarnished Seal, defending against attacks while keeping the block button held down builds up your break meter. If you’re the one who gets staggered, you’ll be left reeling and unable to move or heal for a few seconds. Related guide: Infinite Seal - How to parry Stagger your opponent and follow up with a riposte. Mix-and-match Tarstones to create unique builds Tarstones are another means of unlocking your character’s full potential. When used in conjunction with shell perks, you can come up with some amazing builds. Tarstones come in four categories: Support - Provides passive effects regardless of the weapon or sidearm equipped. Combat - Triggers certain effects, usually on-hit or upon firing. Infusion - Hold down the corresponding button to infuse your weapon/sidearm with a status effect, such as poison, curse, frost, and so on. This costs resolve. Ability - Activate the corresponding button to unleash a devastating ability. This costs resolve. It’s worth noting that most Combat, Infusion, and Ability Tarstones have restrictions on which weapons and sidearms can have them equipped. For example, the Emberseed Stone, which infuses sidearms with burn, is only for the Naylshotte, Forgotten Crossbow, and Ballistazooka. So, no, you can’t have scorching projectiles with your Triarch Repeater or Cursed Child. Activating a weapon infusion takes a few seconds. Improve your weapons, sidearms, and Tarstones via the Tarforge All weapons, sidearms, and Tarstones can be boosted further via the Tarforge, an ancient machine in Marrow Keep. The Tarforge requires several items that unlock key functions. Most of these are handed to an NPC named Franz. These functions include a means of upgrading your weapons and sidearms to increase their attack power. You can also smelt them, causing them to revert back to level 0, while also refunding the resources. Tarstones, meanwhile, accumulate XP if you have them equipped as you kill enemies. When you temper--i.e. level up--a Tarstone to level 2, you’ll receive a Tarcore. But, if you plan on leveling up a Tarstone to level 3, you need 6x Tarcore for the process. In short, the idea is to have almost all Tarstones reach level 2 just to amass a bunch of Tarcores. The ones that you’ve collected are then used to improve the Tarstones that offer game-changing boons. Related guide: Tarcore items - How to upgrade your Tarstones, weapons, and sidearms The Tarforge has everything you need for gear-related upgrades. Take note of active and passive effects of items Mortal Shell 2’s item mechanic is unlike that of many adventure and RPG games where consumables are lost upon use. Here’s the gist: Items can be equipped in an active slot (left-click in your inventory) or passive slot (right-click in your inventory). You pick different items for each slot. Consumables--such as Weltcaps, Tarspores, Galvanic Shards, Sheephead Totems, and the like--are pooled in your inventory. This is related to the “Familiarity” mechanic. Familiarity - The more items of a particular type that you’ve collected, the higher the tier of active and passive effects. Let’s use the Weltcap at tier 1 Familiarity as an example: Active slot: Restores 20% health over 30 seconds. Passive slot: Slowly refills health to 20%. Next, if you collect a dozen or so Weltcaps to reach tier 2 Familiarity: Active slot: Can be used one additional time per rest. Passive slot: Slowly refills health to 35%. By the time you’ve reached tier 3 Familiarity: Active slot: Restores 50% over 30 seconds. Passive slot: Slowly refills health to a maximum proportional to the total number of Weltcaps found. Some items are better off in the active slot, while others are more viable for the passive slot. Vendors and coins: Stuff to buy and junk to sell There are several vendor NPCs in the world of Mortal Shell 2. For instance, the aforementioned Merrick in Marrow Keep sells consumables, Revered Glands, Synaptic Vessels, weapon maps, and a couple of Tarstones. You can also encounter others as you explore various regions. Just beware, though, because there are quests and events that cause other vendor NPCs to die. You need to buy the stuff you need from them before they’re gone. We also recommend selling junk items that you don’t need so you can amass more coins. Even things that you found in well-hidden spots--i.e. Coin of Mammon, Tooth of Nochte, Devout Chalice, and more--if it says that an item can be traded, then you should just sell it. Lastly, if you’re looking for a reliable coin-farming method, then you should unlock Proxima’s Collector perk. With it, you’ll be able to gather Extracted Specimens from slain opponents. Specimens are universal regardless of the type of enemy you kill, and each one can be sold for 100x coins. Collect various junk items like Extracted Specimens (left) and sell them to vendors (right). Apply status effects, such as confusion, to enemies Here are some status effects that you can apply to enemies: Poison - A long-lasting effect that deals damage over time. Burn - Deals accumulated damage over time. Lightning - Deals damage over time; repeated applications cause a shockwave to be released. Frost - Can freeze your target for a duration. Curse - Nullifies a target’s next melee attack against you and turns it back upon them. Bloodcurse - Deals massive damage once sufficient stacks are inflicted. Stasis - Slows down the target; multiple stacks worsen the effect. Trauma - Deals break damage over time. Phantom - Deals accumulated splash damage and break damage when it expires. Weak - Targets deal less damage. Fragile - Take bonus damage from melee weapon attacks. Perforation - Take bonus damage from sidearm attacks. There’s one status effect that’s highly useful in situations where you face huge crowds of enemies. It’s called Confusion and it’s primarily inflicted by the Troubadour’s Lute. If an enemy can’t resist the effect, they will turn on their erstwhile allies for a duration. If you can inflict it on multiple hostiles, then you can watch and laugh as they all attack each other. Related guide: Best items to get early Seeing enemies fighting each other never gets old. Look for shortcuts, illusory walls, and secret areas There are dozens of dungeons in Fallgrim, so a good Mortal Shell 2 tip to remember is to explore every nook and cranny to obtain all sorts of rewards: Most fast travel beacons have a dungeon that you need to cleanse. Corrupted Gates have beacons that also have to be cleansed. They’re akin to dungeons within dungeons. Some dungeons can only be accessed upon obtaining keys or special items. A couple of locations are only available when you switch to Night Mode/hard difficulty. If you see ropes tied to planks or bells hanging from structures, try shooting them. They might reveal new pathways. Several walls in areas are either breakable or plain illusions. In some cases, you might spot a white glyph denoting that the wall can be destroyed. Related guides: Where to find the Chapel Key Where to find the Crypt Key How to enter the Citadel of Penance How to get and use the Makeshift Projectile Secret areas like the Shrine of Sorrows is worth a visit (left). Also, keep your eyes peeled for glyphs, which imply that there's a hidden passage behind the wall (right). Progression: Cleansing beacons, collecting Ova, and eliminating bosses The main goal in Mortal Shell 2, if you wish to progress all the way to the end, involves collecting clusters of Ovum for the UnderMether: Many beacons that you cleanse contain at least one Ovum. The beacons that are next to the Corrupted Gates tend to have around three. The six Corrupted Gates all have major bosses that you must defeat. Don’t worry, though, because some encounters let you summon the specters of other shells to aid you. Major bosses that you eliminate cause another beacon to appear. Each end-of-dungeon beacon has a whopping 26 Ova. Eventually, you’ll unlock the final dungeon. Related guide: How to defeat all major bosses Spent Glimpses so you can permanently summon a specific shell for a major boss battle. That does it for our Mortal Shell 2 beginner’s guide. We hope these tips help you start your adventure on the right foot. If you’re looking for various rewards, you can visit our shell locations guide and weapons/sidearms locations guide.

Title: All Bosses In Mortal Shell 2 And How To Beat Them Date: Mon, 17 Aug 2026 15:22:37 +0000 Link: https://www.gamespot.com/articles/mortal-shell-2-all-bosses-how-to-defeat/ Are you keen on wanting to defeat all major bosses in Mortal Shell 2? There are 10 of these opponents in the regions of Fainweald, Mammon, and beyond, and they’re all salivating at the chance to finish off your character, the Harbinger. Our guide has tips to help you gain an advantage, but be forewarned that there are massive spoilers ahead. In This Article Mortal Shell 2 major bosses versus minibossesGlutted Mire boss: Magdalena, Lady of the WoodsSanguine Caverns boss: The Lost ChildPrisoners’ Domain boss: The Nameless CaptiveConquered Temple boss: Droeg the ConquerorWithered Shoals boss: HexapodFaded Citadel boss: Isaac, the Scholar PrinceUnfound Path: Bridge of Procession boss - Orrem, the Discarded Golem / Orrem, the ReclaimedUnfound Path: Obsidian Vault boss - The MonolithUnfound Path: Faithful’s Shelter boss - Malborn OffspringFinal boss: Zmey the Unbidden Mortal Shell 2 major bosses versus minibosses For the sake of clarity, the Mortal Shell 2 major bosses that we’re referring to are those that are found at the end of the Corrupted Gates in the game, as well as those in the final dungeon: There’s one boss in the prologue, but we didn’t include it on our list as the outcome is predetermined. There are six Corrupted Gate dungeons in the overworld. These are the Glutted Mire, Sanguine Caverns, and Prisoners’ Domain in Fainweald, and the Conquered Temple, Withered Shoals, and Faded Citadel in Mammon. Upon defeating a major boss, a beacon will spawn. Inside it, you’ll find 26x Ova, which are required for continued campaign progress. The final dungeon, known as the Unfound Path, becomes available later in the campaign once you’ve found enough Ova. There are three bosses that guard the tendrils that block progression. After taking them out, only the final boss awaits you. Before we continue, we recommend taking a look at our articles about all shell locations, all weapon/sidearm locations, and all Tarforge upgrades. Having decent shell perks for your build, as well as upgraded gear pieces and Tarstones, should make the upcoming bouts more manageable. It’s also worth adding that you can explore most of Fainweald and Mammon to find more loot, saving the Corrupted Gate dungeons for later. Last but not least, several boss encounters allow you to permanently summon a shell warrior as a spirit ally, though the unlock itself costs 1x Glimpse. Spend a Glimpse to summon a spectral shell for the battle ahead. Glutted Mire boss: Magdalena, Lady of the Woods Magdalena will likely be your first major boss fight in Mortal Shell 2. That’s because the Ova you collect for progression would lead you to her Corrupted Gate dungeon. Magdalena’s notable abilities include the following: Cart Ram - Lets the engine rip and barrels straight into your location. Fire Spin - Spins around and creates a torrent of fire around her. Blown Babies - Summons Tar Babies that explode when in close proximity. This fight is purely about avoidance, which makes Tiel an ideal pick here. Dodge her ramming and spinning attacks, then do your melee combos just before she has a chance to recover. Once she starts summoning Tar Babies, keep running and dodging to avoid the explosions. Shell summon: Smert Reward: Magdalena’s Memento (Axe & Dagger) - Consume 100 resolve to rise into the air and unleash a flurry of ruthless strikes. Magdalena loves crashing into you before spewing searing flames. Sanguine Caverns boss: The Lost Child The Lost Child boss in Mortal Shell 2 has some really nasty attacks, including a Belching Breath where it regurgitates half-eaten carcasses while targeting your location. Perhaps its most dangerous ability is Digest & Excrete. This is a grab attack that’s a bit hard to telegraph, especially if you’re too close to it. If it catches you, it will gobble you up and then “poop” you out of its bum like discarded remains. It’s hilarious to see, but don’t let that distract you from the fact that it’s also very deadly. Shell summon: Tiel Reward: Lost Clotstone (Obsidian Hammer and Veteran’s Battle Axe) - Consume 60 resolve to spin in place and release your weapon with brutal force. Note: After cleansing the final beacon in the dungeon, go to the innermost chamber to find a Blackmarrow Key. The item is used to open sarcophagi in Marrow Keep, which then nets you a new color scheme for unlocked shells. The Lost Child will gobble you up if you're not careful. Prisoners’ Domain boss: The Nameless Captive The Nameless Captive boss should be a treat for long-time fans of soulslike games. This is akin to a straight-up melee bout: Sword Stab - Repeatedly strikes the ground with the large blade embedded in it. Violent Swing - Spins around several times, with its blade cutting large swathes around it. The Nameless Captive has brutal, multi-hit attacks. The good news is that the patterns are fairly easy to memorize. If you can block or parry these, your victory will be even more rewarding. Shell summon: Eredrim Reward: Captive’s Scabstone (Great Martyr’s Blade) - Consume 100 resolve to swing your weapon in a violent arc, striking all who stand close. The Nameless Captive will test your mettle in close-quarters combat. Conquered Temple boss: Droeg the Conqueror If you head to the snowed-in dungeon known as the Conquered Temple, then you’ll end up facing Droeg the Conqueror, a large ogre who wields a gargantuan bone club. Droeg’s most dangerous ability, however, doesn’t involve his melee weapon. Rather, it’s the Blazing Frostfire that emanates from his back. When Droeg looks like he’s stunned, but a red icon flashes around him, it means flames will start flying outside his body. All of these projectiles home in on your position, and each one deals high damage. Shell summon: Gragu Reward: Conqueror’s Reward (Black Needle) - Consume 100 resolve to drive your weapon forward in a series of swift piercing thrusts. Note: After collecting the Ova in the beacon, continue to the other side of the hallway. There's an area beyond where the climate is extremely cold, causing your character to take periodic damage. If you survive all the way to the end, you'll find the Frostshard Stone. Droeg will either smash you to bits or burn you to a crisp. Withered Shoals boss: Hexapod Although the Hexapod is located in the Ruins of Mammon, we feel that it’s one of the easiest encounters (at least among the major bosses in the game). For starters, its melee attacks cause it to spread its tentacles wide, revealing its head. This animation takes a few seconds, making it easy to telegraph. It also jumps backward, causing a red icon to flash on its body. This means it’s getting ready to do the Squid Surge ability, where it rams into your character. A quick sideways dodge ought to be enough to avoid it, allowing you to strike it several times. Shell summon: Proxima Reward: Hexapod Core (Axatana) - Consume 60 resolve to carve through enemies with a rapid succession of strikes. Swiftly dodge the Hexapod's maneuvers. Faded Citadel boss: Isaac, the Scholar Prince The Isaac boss in Mortal Shell 2 can be a bit frustrating to fight. Although this foe fights primarily in melee, he also has extremely high range. He can close the gap easily with his Leaping Lunge maneuver. He also does the Pin Cushion combo, where he repeatedly thrusts downward with his dual rapiers. After depleting 50% of Isaac’s health, you’ll automatically rip away his shield. This will hardly faze him, however, since his attacks will become more erratic and unpredictable. Shell summon: Lazlo Reward: Scholar’s Wormstone (Clockwork Scythe) - Consume resolve over time to set the chainsaw in motion, augmenting your every attack. Isaac, the Scholar Prince, is raring for a fight. Unfound Path: Bridge of Procession boss - Orrem, the Discarded Golem / Orrem, the Reclaimed The Unfound Path is the game’s final dungeon. The large platform in the middle is inaccessible by default. The goal is to explore the three segments of the dungeon, all of which have tendrils that you can destroy. Before you can do that, however, you must defeat each enemy guarding those areas. One of these foes is Orrem, a beefed-up Tar Golem. During the first phase, Orrem will create flame explosions with its Cascading Fire, which triggers after its melee combo. It also periodically jumps high into the air before crashing down. Then, after depleting its HP, the golem will grow a tail, and you’ll enter the second phase of the encounter. The boss scurries around more often, lashes at you with its tail, and triggers flame explosions from a distance. Shell summon: Sariel Reward: Orrem’s Head - Can be traded for 5,000 coins. Don't use up all your healing flasks since the Orrem encounter has two phases. Unfound Path: Obsidian Vault boss - The Monolith The Monolith can shrug off tremendous damage due to its high health. Early in the battle, this huge stone block primarily attacks by jumping and falling down in an attempt to squash you. Then, once you’ve depleted half of its health bar, it will start shooting out beams. It will also spin around while the beams are active, so try to dodge at the perfect time to avoid taking damage. Shell summon: N/A Reward: Monolith Fragment - Can be traded for 5,000 coins. Try to run around to evade the Monolith's pulsing beams. Unfound Path: Faithful’s Shelter boss - Malborn Offspring The Malborn offspring is the toughest Mortal Shell 2 boss in this particular dungeon. That’s because this is a two-phase encounter and the boss has some rather hard-to-predict moves: Cleaving Combos - Most of its attack sequences have five or six chained hits, all with varying animation speeds and delays. We feel that its patterns are harder to memorize compared to, say, the Nameless Captive from earlier in the campaign. Once you’ve fully depleted its health bar, it will slowly get resurrected. Use these precious few seconds to continuously attack it before it’s fully risen. For the entirety of the second phase, its attacks will be infused with the lightning element. It will also chuck out electrified bolts from a distance. If you’ve improved your bond with Proxima, then she’s a viable option here due to her Ampereon perks, which grant immunity to lightning. That said, our pick happens to be Genessa, thanks to her Faithful Double summons, which are able to distract the Malborn Offspring. Shell summon: N/A  Reward: Offspring Trophy - Can be traded for 5,000 coins. Note: Before fighting the final boss, be sure to cleanse the Hidden Nave beacon. Inside, you’ll find the Endless Core, which removes the Tarforge upgrade limit. The first phase of the Malborn Offspring bout should be easy enough, but things get very hectic during the second phase. Final boss: Zmey the Unbidden And now you’ve reached the grand finale. It’s time to face the final boss in Mortal Shell 2. Here’s what you need to know: The boss is a giant dragon that breathes Cosmic Flames. If you managed to find the Seedbearer’s Scripture in Night Mode, then the item’s active and passive effects ought to help with damage mitigation. Zmey likes to jump away at certain points. This is usually followed by a Blade Slam that causes Cosmic Flames to emanate in a straight line. You can just dodge sideways to avoid it. It sometimes stands around to cast Cascading Flare, which causes flames to erupt around you for several seconds. This is a great time to use the Seedbearer’s Scripture if you have it. The boss also has an attack that we’ve taken to calling The Teabag. Let’s just say that if you keep fighting it in melee range, you’ll see what’s right in front of you and what your foe does whenever a red icon flashes. We felt that Zmey was actually easier to beat compared to the Malborn Offspring. It might be because we’re using a fully powered-up Tiel shell with several perks unlocked. We dodged the boss’ attacks, which allowed us to go into stealth mode often. From there, we just kept striking it in melee, while activating Shadow Strike every now and then.  Shell summon: Tiel or Genessa Reward: N/A Survive Zmey's Cosmic Flames to stand a chance at beating it. That does it for our guide on how to defeat all major bosses in Mortal Shell 2. Now that the final boss has been vanquished, you can interact with the siphoning machine in Marrow Keep. If you pick the “Send Ova” option, it will take you straight to New Game Plus. If you don’t want to do that, then simply avoid picking the option. You can keep playing your current save/progression to discover anything you might’ve missed. Perhaps you still need to find various weapons/sidearms, shell locations, and maybe a secret location or two.

Title: PS5 Game Dev Says Sony Is Removing Its Catalog And Won’t Say Why Date: Mon, 17 Aug 2026 15:22:05 +0000 Link: https://www.gamespot.com/articles/ps5-game-dev-says-sony-is-removing-its-catalog-and-wont-say-why/ It appears Sony is preparing to remove an entire studio's library from the PlayStation Store after August 23, according to Ukrainian developer Ternox Games. The developer behind Stonks-9800, a stock market sim with an '80s vibe, took to X on August 16 to reveal the news. Ternox Games stated that, without any reason, their contract with Sony was "unilaterally terminated" and all of their games will be pulled soon. And now, Stonks-9800--which has been in Steam Early Access since July 2023 and has an "overwhelmingly positive" rating on the platform--will no longer make its way to PS5 as a result of this termination. https://twitter.com/Taimumari/status/2089021552012525708 "Sony PlayStation unilaterally terminated my PlayStation developer and publisher agreement without giving me any reason," the developer wrote. "My existing games are scheduled to be removed from the PlayStation Store after August 23." In a follow-up X post, Ternox Games said PlayStation Support "refuses to listen to my arguments or even respond to my emails in any way." As a result, Stonks-9800 is no longer launching on PlayStation 5, and they will no longer be able to self-publish on PlayStation. 13 games, some of which Ternox Games published, will be pulled after August 23. "I had hoped to release the PS5 version in 2027 and make a physical disc edition while that was still possible," the studio continued. "Sadly, that will not happen--but I'll do my best to create a physical edition for PC and Switch. I'm really sorry that this happened and that I failed the developers whose games I published. But there's nothing I can do about it now, unfortunately. I still have a tiny bit of hope that this decision will be reconsidered, so please share this message if you can." It's unclear why this is happening since Ternox Games' titles doesn't appear to fall under the shovelware category. However, due to Sony's "stricter guidelines" on shovelware, and the company's intent to remove as many of these games as possible, some online have suggested that Ternox Games got caught in the crossfire. Sony has been in hot water lately, especially following the announcement that the company plans to stop producing physical PlayStation discs in January 2028. Under just about every post and video the company puts out are comments from netizens decrying Sony's decision. It's come to the point where over 220,000 people have signed a petition urging the company to change its mind.

Title: Anya Taylor-Joy’s 'The Gorge' Remains A Streaming Hit Almost 2 Years After Release Date: Mon, 17 Aug 2026 16:06:18 GMT Link: https://www.polygon.com/the-gorge-thriller-romance-streaming-hit-apple-tv/ The inner machinations of viewers’ streaming habits remain an enigma. Case in point: A film that seemed to have little cultural impact yet has stayed one of the most-watched films on Apple TV. It is currently the ninth most-streamed movie on the platform, according to Apple TV’s popularity rankings, almost two years after its release, thanks in part to the star power of Anya Taylor-Joy. The actress broke onto the scene in Netflix's The Queen's Gambit and went on to star in The Menu and Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga. She also voices Princess Peach in the Mario movies, which have raked in over $2 billion in total. So it's perhaps no surprise that even her less-well-known movies still have some staying power.

Title: Netflix's 3-Part Sci-fi Masterpiece Is Officially Getting the Collector's Edition it Deserves Date: Mon, 17 Aug 2026 16:00:12 GMT Link: https://www.polygon.com/3-body-problem-illustrated-exclusive/ Liu Cixin’s highly ambitious Remembrance of Earth’s Past trilogy became an international sensation, winning Hugo and Locus awards and inspiring the 3 Body Problem Netflix series, which is expected to return for a second season this year. Originally published in China from 2006 to 2010 and translated into English by Ken Liu for Tor Books in 2014, the hard sci-fi series has sold millions of copies. Now it’s getting a premium illustrated edition, and Polygon has an exclusive first look at some of the stunning art.

Title: 'Lost' Creator Reveals How His New Sci-Fi Show Will Avoid Repeating the Same Annoying Mistake Date: Mon, 17 Aug 2026 15:55:54 GMT Link: https://www.polygon.com/lanterns-damon-lindelof-lost-interview/ In 2004, Damon Lindelof transformed television as co-creator and co-showrunner of Lost, the ABC sci-fi drama that helped establish the mystery box genre. Over the course of six seasons, devoted viewers tuned in weekly looking for answers about the strange island where the survivors of Oceanic Airlines Flight 815 were stranded. But the slow trickle of information infuriated some fans, who were unsatisfied with the show’s final season. Lindelof learned a lot from that experience, and he’s taking a different approach for his latest sci-fi show.

Title: Sony CEO Quietly Confirms the PS6's Future Is in a Tough Spot Date: Mon, 17 Aug 2026 15:55:46 GMT Link: https://www.polygon.com/ps6-release-date-when-is-ceo-hiroki-totoki-wsj-august-interview/ Whether the world needs a new PlayStation console is an open question, but Sony is planning another system either way. The big question for the Japanese entertainment company is when that release happens — and how to ensure customers aren't deterred by potentially high price tags for the PlayStation 6.

Title: Marvel Reveals New Jean Grey Comic Hot Off MCU X-Men Casting Date: Mon, 17 Aug 2026 15:49:37 GMT Link: https://www.polygon.com/marvel-comics-x-men-jean-grey-solo-series-announced/ After months of speculation ahead of the release of Spider-Man: Brand New Day, fans finally have confirmation that Sadie Sink is the Marvel Cinematic Universe's Jean Grey. Some moviegoers kept quiet about it to avoid spoiling the news, but Marvel fully revealed Sink and the rest of the current X-Men cast during the D23 expo. To capitalize on the MCU buzz, Marvel Comics has announced that Jean Grey will get a new limited series before the end of the year.

Title: Class Is in Session: GeForce NOW Levels Up Linux, Chromebooks and More Date: Thu, 13 Aug 2026 13:00:33 +0000 Link: https://blogs.nvidia.com/blog/geforce-now-thursday-linux-native-app/ GeForce NOW is giving cloud gaming an extra-credit upgrade just in time for back-to-school season. The native Linux app for GeForce NOW is officially out of beta. GeForce NOW is also delivering new cloud optimizations that make Frame Generation feel even more responsive while streaming. On top of that, Performance members will see higher frame rates in demanding games thanks to a CPU performance adjustment.  Plus, learn how GeForce NOW can add high-performance GeForce RTX gaming to the Chromebooks students already rely on for school – and how eligible new owners can take advantage of Chromebook Fast Pass. It all adds up to more ways to move from assignments to adventures across nearly any device. The only homework left is to decide what to play. This week, nine new games join the GeForce NOW library. The Cloud Gets Extra Credit GeForce NOW keeps getting better. The native Linux app for GeForce NOW has officially graduated from beta. Built on months of community feedback, the release focuses on performance, stability and polish while continuing to support Ubuntu 24.04 and later. A new Flatpack repository makes getting started and receiving future updates even easier. Visit the download page for more information and instructions. The cloud handles the rendering, so Linux gamers can tap into the latest GeForce RTX performance while staying on their preferred setup — without local hardware upgrades, compatibility headaches or complicated workarounds. Smooth gameplay makes the grade. GeForce NOW has also optimized DLSS Frame Generation in the cloud, reducing latency and making games feel more responsive. The improvements are especially noticeable when streaming at 60 or 120 frames per second in 1440p and 4K, helping every mouse movement and camera pan feel more immediate. Performance members will also enjoy additional server software optimizations to improve frame rates in select CPU-intensive games, helping demanding titles run more smoothly while delivering an even better gameplay experience. The cloud-side upgrade happens automatically, with nothing for members to install or configure, and at no additional cost. From Class Mode to Game Mode Class dismissed. Game on. Chromebooks already in backpacks can double as a PC gaming powerhouse, with GeForce NOW giving everyday school setups extra credit.  Chromebooks handling lectures, group projects and browser tabs can transform into high-performance GeForce RTX gaming PCs in just a few clicks. When class is out, open a supported browser or app and stream more than 2,000 supported PC games from existing libraries, with the cloud handling the heavy lifting. The same flexibility extends to Macs, Surface devices, everyday laptops, Steam Deck and mobile devices. Plus, eligible new Chromebook and Chromebook+ owners can claim a year of GeForce NOW at no cost with Chromebook Fast Pass, with priority access and no ads.  Study. Stream PC games. Same device.  Ready for the Weekend Follow the chain of command, streaming from the cloud. In addition, members can look for the following new games streaming this week: Car Wash Simulator (New release on Steam, Aug. 10) Pax Autocratica (New release on Steam, Aug. 10) Clawed (New release on Steam, Aug. 13) Hell Let Loose: Vietnam (New release on Steam, Aug. 13) Sandustry (New release on Steam and Xbox, Aug. 13) Cat Mail Co. (Steam) Misery (Steam) Monster Hunter Wilds Prologue Demo (Steam) Pratfall (Steam) To cap things off, a creator known as “Madelyn” recently shared how GeForce now makes cloud gaming affordable and accessible across nearly all her devices, calling it “a game changer” in her video: What are you planning to play this weekend? Let us know on X or in the comments below.

Title: GeForce NOW Shakes Up August With 26 New Games Date: Thu, 06 Aug 2026 13:00:11 +0000 Link: https://blogs.nvidia.com/blog/geforce-now-thursday-august-2026-games-list/ August is here, bringing 26 new games for GeForce NOW members.  Command the seas in World of Warships: Legends and discover what’s next in the GeForce NOW library, starting with the eight newly added games this week.  In addition, GeForce NOW is at the QuakeCon gaming conference this week in Grapevine, Texas, with hands-on experiences awaiting attendees. Return to QuakeCon  Visit the NVIDIA booth at QuakeCon to experience GeForce RTX 5080-powered Ultimate cloud gaming in action, with demos showcasing stunning visuals at up to 5K 120 frames per second on an ultrawide display, as well as seamless gameplay on the Lenovo Legion Go S handheld device. Conference attendees can see how thousands of PC games, including fan-favorite Bethesda titles, can move effortlessly across laptops, Macs, handhelds, mobile devices, TVs and more — letting members pick up where they left off on nearly any supported screen. Gamers not at the show can try out Ultimate cloud gaming in action with a day pass and jump into Bethesda titles from any device. All Games on Deck Sail the seas from nearly any screen. World of Warships: Legends drops anchor on GeForce NOW this week, bringing free-to-play naval combat. Captains can command destroyers, cruisers and battleships across massive multiplayer battles while exploring the latest update, featuring the Pacific Hammer Campaign, a new line of U.S. destroyers and more. Chart a course straight into the latest content across devices today without any installs needed, and check out all the games available this week: Big Walk (New release on Steam Aug. 4) Beacon Pines (Free on Epic Games Store Aug. 6) Sovereign Tower (New release on Steam Aug. 6) Expeditions: Samurai (New release on Steam Aug. 7) The Adventures of Elliot: The Millennium Tales (Xbox, available on the Microsoft Store) The Incident at Galley House (Steam) Machine Party (Steam) World of Warships: Legends (Steam) And look forward to the games coming throughout the month: Pax Autocratica (New release on Steam Aug. 10) Car Wash Simulator (New release on Steam Aug. 10) Clawed (New release on Steam Aug. 13) Hell Let Loose: Vietnam (New release on Steam Aug. 13) Sandustry (New release on Steam and Xbox, available on Game Pass, Aug. 13) The Sinking City 2 (New release on Steam Aug. 18) Mortal Shell II (New release on Steam Aug. 20) Gallipoli (New release on Steam, Aug. 20) Aliens: Fireteam Elite 2 (New release on Steam Aug. 25) Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy (New release on Steam and Xbox, available on Game Pass, Aug. 27) Breathedge 2 (New release on Steam Aug. 30) World of Warships: Legends (Steam) High on Life (Steam) High on Life 2 (Steam and Xbox, available on Game Pass) Paradise Killer (Steam) Misery (Steam) Pratfall (Steam) Starvester (Steam) Extra Joy From July In addition to the dozen games announced last month, 15 more joined the GeForce NOW library.  Breath of Fire IV (Steam) Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 (Ubisoft Connect) CloverPit (Xbox, available on Game Pass) Dinoblade (Steam) Dino Crisis (Steam) Dino Crisis 2 (Steam) Esports Manager 2026 (Steam) Funnel Runners (Steam) Granblue Fantasy: Relink – Endless Ragnarok Demo (Steam) Halo: Campaign Evolved (Steam and Xbox, available on Game Pass) Mistfall Hunter (Steam) Onimusha: Way of the Sword DEMO (Steam) Pathogenic (Steam) Sudden Attack Zero Point (Steam) The Life and Suffering of Prince Jerian (Steam) Mistfall Hunter didn’t make it this month. Stay tuned to GFN Thursday for the latest updates. What are you planning to play this weekend? Let us know on X or in the comments below. Share a game screenshot or clip that perfectly sums up your day so far. — NVIDIA GeForce NOW (@NVIDIAGFN) August 4, 2026

Title: Best in Class: Stream PC Games and Study on the Same Laptop With GeForce NOW Date: Thu, 30 Jul 2026 13:00:20 +0000 Link: https://blogs.nvidia.com/blog/geforce-now-thursday-back-to-school-2026/ Back to school means balancing assignments, deadlines and downtime. GeForce NOW makes it easy to have it all. With cloud gaming, everyday laptops used for class can also become GeForce RTX-powered gaming setups.  When it’s time to switch from studying to gaming, members can jump into Halo: Campaign Evolved, as GeForce NOW is bringing one of the gaming world’s most celebrated titles to nearly any device through the cloud, alongside eight total games joining the GeForce NOW library this week. From A+ to AAA Gaming  This back-to-school season, the easiest upgrade isn’t replacing laptops in backpacks. It’s unlocking even more from these same laptops, from creating to gaming. With a GeForce NOW membership, Chromebooks, Macs and Surface devices can become GeForce RTX-powered gaming PCs in the cloud. The GeForce NOW library features thousands of supported PC games, letting members stream titles they already own from digital stores like Steam, Xbox PC Game Pass and Epic Games Store in just a few clicks. The cloud keeps games up to date and ready to play, making it easy to jump into a match between classes, after homework or whenever there’s free time. Time spent waiting on downloads, patches and installs becomes time spent in game instead. The Ultimate membership enables best-in-class experiences by delivering 5080-class performance in the cloud with NVIDIA DLSS, ray tracing and NVIDIA Reflex technologies for responsive, visually rich gameplay — all on the hardware gamers already own. A creator known as “Menguiny” recently put this to the test after picking up a MacBook Neo. GeForce NOW turned the laptop — usually the creator’s go-to for editing videos and everyday work — into a top-notch gaming machine, too. Another creator, “TechWithSeong” highlighted that same versatility GeForce NOW offers. Rather than juggling separate devices for work and gaming, he used GeForce NOW Ultimate to stream supported PC games across the devices he already owns — from a MacBook used for editing to gaming on the go with handheld devices. Gamers can start with a day pass and experience all the premium benefits without a monthly commitment. Plus, the cost of a day pass can be applied toward a first membership purchase — it’s like earning a little extra credit along the way. Everyone, at Their Stations Needlers never looked so sharp. Experience the Master Chief’s iconic journey on GeForce NOW in Halo: Campaign Evolved — a modernized remake of Halo: Combat Evolved’s campaign — rebuilt with high-definition visuals, updated cinematics and refined gameplay. Whether discovering Halo for the first time or returning after 25 years to finish the fight, it’s as the Master Chief says: “We’re just getting started.” Crash-land on the mysterious ringworld alongside Cortana and uncover great secrets while battling overwhelming Covenant forces. Fight through the rebuilt campaign, then continue the adventure with three brand-new missions featuring the Master Chief and Sergeant Johnson. Expanded weapons, iconic vehicles, hijackable Wraith tanks and optional Skull modifiers offer even more ways to play. Suit up across PCs, Macs, Chromebooks, handhelds, mobile devices, TVs and more with GeForce NOW Ultimate, powered by GeForce RTX 5080-class performance in the cloud. Experience Halo with NVIDIA DLSS, ray tracing and NVIDIA Reflex technologies delivering higher frame rates and ultralow latency that keep every firefight feeling responsive and worthy of a Spartan. From solo gaming to online co-op modes, GeForce NOW cloud saves let members log in and pick up exactly where they left off across supported devices — no lengthy downloads, extra storage space or expensive hardware upgrades required. The only thing left to carry is the mission. Let’s Play Today In addition, members can stream the following games this week: Halo: Campaign Evolved (New release on Steam and Xbox, available on Game Pass July 28) Mistfall Hunter (New release on Steam July 29) Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 (New release on Ubisoft Connect July 30) Sudden Attack Zero Point (New release on Steam, July 30) The Ranchers (New release on Steam, available July 30) Corsair Cove (New release on Steam and Xbox, available on Game Pass July 31) Funnel Runners (Steam) Pathogenic (Steam) What are you planning to play this weekend? Let us know on X or in the comments below. Which game lore are you so familiar with that you can give a school presentation on it? — NVIDIA GeForce NOW (@NVIDIAGFN) July 29, 2026

Title: GeForce NOW Sets Sail With ‘Path of Exile: Curse of the Allflame’ Joining the Cloud Date: Thu, 23 Jul 2026 13:00:16 +0000 Link: https://blogs.nvidia.com/blog/geforce-now-thursday-path-of-exile-allflame/ Lock in and load up the cloud. GFN Thursday brings fresh updates and new adventures, all ready to play without waiting for downloads. Set sail in Path of Exile: Curse of the Allflame and charge in Battlefield 6 Season 4 both launching major content for members this week. Then revisit Capcom legends like Breath of Fire IV, Dino Crisis and Dino Crisis 2, jump into Halo: Campaign Evolved Advanced Access and discover nine titles arriving on GeForce NOW. The Curse Calls Prepare to brave the unforgiving waters of Wraeclast. Path of Exile: Curse of the Allflame launches Friday, July 24, sending Exiles into the perilous Frozen Seas. Guided by formidable corsair captain Valerie and her cursed navigator Vesper, gamers must piece together scattered treasure charts, board the legendary vessel — the Sovereign — and chart a course into the abyss. Descend into the depths using Allflame Lanterns to uncover valuable relics while surviving the dangers lurking beneath the waves. The update introduces sweeping changes, including a complete rework of sockets and links. The Scion also gains the all-new Luminary Ascendancy, the Mercenaries of Trarthus return alongside mysterious Atlas Anomalies, and the preexisting Abyss, Legion and Talisman mechanics receive revitalized gameplay and exclusive rewards. GeForce NOW members can dive in the moment it launches across their devices, no downloads needed. Learn more about the latest additions on the Path of Exile website. Rise Through the Ranks The next operation begins. Battlefield 6 takes the fight further with Season 4, bringing new battlegrounds, expanded progression and new ways to play.  Take to the land, air and sea with the massive Tsuru Reef and the return of the fan-favorite Wake Island, coming in phase two. Both feature aircraft carriers with operational flight decks, new naval vehicles and a dynamic wave system that helps move every match. The update also introduces Custom Lobbies and Spectator Mode, delivering more ways to play. From large-scale multiplayer battles to intense vehicle combat, GeForce NOW lets members deploy across nearly any device. Ultimate members can stream with GeForce RTX 5080-powered performance across PCs, Macs, handhelds, mobile devices, TVs and more. Whether returning to the frontlines or enlisting for the first time, members can leap into the latest Battlefield update the moment it arrives on GeForce NOW — without waiting for patches. Dragons and Dinosaurs — on Any Device Classic adventures, now in the cloud. Three iconic Capcom adventures arrive on GeForce NOW this week, ready for longtime fans to revisit and new players to discover. Journey through the rich fantasy world of Breath of Fire IV, a role-playing game following the intertwining stories of Ryu and Fou-Lu. Master an array of skills and magic to unlock strategic victories in battle and go head to head with unique enemies using powerful Dragon Transformations.  Raw instinct takes over in Dino Crisis and Dino Crisis 2, the survival-horror series that combines pulse-pounding action, resource management and thrilling dinosaur encounters. Pursued by a relentless prehistoric terror, players fight to survive from the facility to the world of the Cretaceous Period. Whether reliving unforgettable moments or discovering these legendary titles for the first time, gamers on GeForce NOW can experience gaming history on supported devices like Chromebooks, Fire TV and Steam Deck — no legacy hardware required. Spartans — Start Early Spartans don’t have to wait. Players who prepurchase the Premium Edition of Halo: Campaign Evolved can suit up for Advanced Access before the game’s global launch on Tuesday, July 28.  Start the weekend with all the new games arriving on GeForce NOW: ZeroSpace (New release on Steam, available July 20) The Life and Suffering of Prince Jerian (New release on Steam, available July 20) The Planet Crafter (New release on Xbox, available on Game Pass July 21) Carnival Hunt (New release on Steam, available July 23) Dinoblade (New release on Steam, available on July 23) Breath of Fire IV (Steam) CloverPit (Xbox, available on Game Pass) Dino Crisis (Steam) Dino Crisis 2 (Steam) The last word goes to the Community Corner. One GeForce NOW member recently shared they found themselves back on GeForce NOW Ultimate because they missed the flexibility of gaming across devices like Steam Deck. Their post sparked a discussion about why members tap into cloud gaming, whether as a backup, a travel companion or their primary way to play. What are you planning to play this weekend? Let us know on X or in the comments below.

Title: Sharpen the Sword, Skip the Downloads — ‘Onimusha: Way of the Sword’ Is Coming to GeForce NOW Date: Thu, 16 Jul 2026 13:00:34 +0000 Link: https://blogs.nvidia.com/blog/geforce-now-thursday-onimusha-coming/ Onimusha: Way of the Sword is coming to GeForce NOW at launch, with the playable demo available this week. It’s joined by Denshattack! rolling in with five new games arriving in the cloud. Plus, GeForce NOW officially launches in India, moving from beta to public availability — meaning gamers can sign up without a waitlist. Pick Up the Oni Gauntlet Cloud-powered. Samurai-approved. Capcom’s next legendary action adventure is coming to GeForce NOW. Onimusha: Way of the Sword will arrive on the cloud at launch on Thursday, Sept. 3.  Members can jump into the action even sooner with the demo now available to stream. Set in a dark fantasy vision of Edo Japan, follow a lone samurai wielding the legendary Oni Gauntlet against relentless demonic Genma. Master precise swordplay, unleash powerful abilities and absorb the souls of fallen enemies as supernatural battles unfold across a haunting world filled with mystery and danger. Ultimate members can experience every clash with GeForce RTX 5080-class performance in the cloud across PCs, Macs, handhelds, mobile devices and TVs. From the first swing in the demo through launch day, GeForce NOW lets members step into battle the moment it’s available — no downloads, storage space or expensive hardware required. Gamers can find the demo in the GeForce NOW app demo row and add the title to their wishlists today to be ready when the blade is drawn.  India Levels Up The wait is over. GeForce NOW has officially exited beta in India, bringing the world’s highest-performance cloud gaming service to more gamers across the country.  This week, gamers can choose from monthly Performance and Ultimate memberships, flexible day passes or the basic, free offering — making it easier than ever to experience GeForce RTX-powered cloud gaming. GeForce NOW now supports UPI payments, giving gamers across India a fast, secure and convenient way to purchase memberships and day passes.  Premium memberships unlock GeForce RTX-powered features like ray tracing, NVIDIA DLSS and NVIDIA Reflex, along with higher resolutions, faster frame rates and priority access to streaming. With thousands of supported games — from blockbuster releases and free-to-play favorites to indie hits — members can enjoy PC games they already own without the cost of upgrading to high-end gaming hardware. Join the conversation with the GeForce NOW community on Reddit.  Go Off the Rails This Weekend “Denshattack!” is pulling into the cloud. Denshattack! — the off-the-rails, train‑wrecking action game — is now available to stream on GeForce NOW, letting members embrace pure chaos from almost any device.  Take control of runaway trains and send them barreling through crowded tracks, explosive obstacles and delightfully destructive layouts, chaining spectacular crashes with just the right mix of precision and pandemonium. Its colorful, tongue‑in‑cheek presentation and physics‑driven mayhem turn every run into a highlight reel of derailments — perfect for quick sessions, score‑chasing and laughing at just how wrong a single turn can go when the throttle never lets up. In addition, members can look for the following to play this week: Denshattack! (New release on Steam and Xbox, available on Game Pass on July 15) The Mound: Omen of Cthulhu (New release on Steam, available July 15) Heave Ho 2 (New release on Steam, available July 16) Fogpiercer (New release on Steam and Xbox, available on Game Pass on July 17) Onimusha: Way of the Sword DEMO (Steam) The GeForce NOW community keeps discovering new games to play, with members discussing the most beautiful games on the service. What game has impressed you most on GeForce NOW? Let us know on X or in the comments below.

Title: New It Happens on PS5 campaign highlights the biggest moments of play Date: Mon, 17 Aug 2026 12:00:25 +0000 Link: https://blog.playstation.com/2026/08/17/new-it-happens-on-ps5-campaign-highlights-the-biggest-moments-of-play/ There’s never been a better time to play on PS5. With a lineup of iconic games available now and coming soon, players have plenty of unforgettable experiences to look forward to. From new stories featuring legendary Marvel characters in Marvel’s Wolverine as well as 007 First Light, and God of War Laufey, to the highly anticipated release of Grand Theft Auto VI, the most-exciting adventures ahead will happen on PS5. Today, we’re launching a new It Happens on PS5 hero advert highlighting what’s available on PS5 as well as what’s ahead for players in the coming months. The advert invites players to discover what PS5 makes possible, taking viewers on a fast-paced journey through bold and unexpected moments, featuring larger-than-life scenes, from Giannis Antetokounmpo’s elite basketball skills that get the streets bouncing to a high-speed jet ski chase. Play Video Across the world, It Happens on PS5 comes to life beyond the screen through creators, special installations, and activations. With Marvel’s Wolverine launching on September 15, players may encounter game-inspired experiences, including Marvel’s Wolverine challenge pods in France and a Berserker Mode activation in Australia. Players in the UK, Canada, and Spain may also find larger-than-life Sentinel head installations, with other locations celebrating memorable moments from fan-favorite PS5 games. We look forward to seeing what players discover next and celebrate play on PS5. 

Title: Official PlayStation Podcast Episode 545: Walk and Talk Date: Fri, 14 Aug 2026 16:51:30 +0000 Link: https://blog.playstation.com/2026/08/14/official-playstation-podcast-episode-545-walk-and-talk/ Email us at PSPodcast@sony.com! Subscribe via Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or download here Hey, everybody! Sid, Tim, Kristen, and I are back this week to discuss a major milestone for No Man’s Sky, which got its start on PlayStation 4, new content for Ghost of Yōtei, exploring Big Walk, and more Stuff We Talked About Next week’s release highlights: Starsand Island The Sinking City 2 Mexican Ninja Mortal Shell II No Man’s Sky Anniversary  — Hello Games celebrates 10 years of exploring the unknown with over 40 major free updates in No Man’s Sky since launch. Learn about the humble beginnings to the present day, and a look into the future of what is next for the title. Phantom Blade Zero — Phantom Blade Zero gameplay deep dive State of Play is coming on August 17, and pre-orders are live today. Get nearly 20 minutes of action gameplay before the game launches on October 29. Helldivers 2  — Helldivers 2 is now part of the PlayStation Plus Game Catalog, and the new Devoid of Liberty update  is now live. Journey through the void and take on new enemies with an upgraded arsenal to deal out justice.  Ghost of Yōtei  — A new narrative expansion, Echoes of Sekigahara, and combat survival mode, Most Wanted, are coming on October 1. Experience mainland Japan and meet some new faces as the story unfolds in both the past and present, and take on a roguelike mode where you have to take on high-profile bounties. The Cast View and download image Download the image close Close Download this image Sid Shuman – Senior Director of Content Communications, SIE View and download image Download the image close Close Download this image Kristen Zitani – Senior Content Communications Specialist, SIE View and download image Download the image close Close Download this image Tim Turi – Content Communications Manager, SIE View and download image Download the image close Close Download this image O’Dell Harmon Jr. – Content Communications Specialist, SIE Thanks to Dormilón for our rad theme song and show music. [Editor’s note: PSN game release dates are subject to change without notice. Game details are gathered from press releases from their individual publishers and/or ESRB rating descriptions.]

Title: Share of the Week: Big Walk Date: Fri, 14 Aug 2026 16:00:05 +0000 Link: https://blog.playstation.com/2026/08/14/share-of-the-week-big-walk/ Last week, we asked you to grab some friends and explore the world of Big Walk, available now as a PlayStation Plus Monthly Game, using #PSshare #PSBlog. Here are this week’s highlights: rorottino shares them and some friends standing in a circular window by the sea darc262000 shares two friends holding hands on the ski lift call_me_xavii shares a sunny view of the valley and body paint station xenobitz shares a mirror selfie while changing body colors cenrice shares a friend sitting down and watching the sunset Search #PSshare #PSBlog on Twitter or Instagram to see more entries to this week’s theme, or be inspired by other great games featuring Photo Mode. Want to be featured in the next Share of the Week? THEME: KatanaSUBMIT BY: 11:59 PM PT on August 19, 2026  Next week, unsheathe and wield a katana from the game of your choice and share using #PSshare #PSBlog for a chance to be featured.

Title: Hands-on report: Marvel’s Wolverine Date: Thu, 13 Aug 2026 15:00:03 +0000 Link: https://blog.playstation.com/2026/08/13/hands-on-report-marvels-wolverine/ It’s been a big week for fans of Marvel’s Wolverine, starting with the announcement of sharp-looking PS5 hardware and accessories. Now, with just over a month away until its September 15 launch, Insomniac is sharing a deep dive on the game’s story, combat, and exploration thanks to an extensive hands-on session with the game.   Our two-hour session kicked off with the game’s opening mission in the wilds of Telambang, where Wolverine has reunited with Team X to carry out a critical mission infiltrating the facility of anti-mutant industrialist Bolivar Trask. After slicing our way to a daring rescue, we jumped ahead in the game to a bombastic boss fight and a taste of Madripoor’s Lowtown. Between brutal barrages, stealthy scouting, and a range of rage-filled takedowns, we got to cut to the bone of the game’s story, flesh out Wolverine’s allies and foes, and uncover a piece of his buried past.   Taking on Trask  From the game’s opening moments flashing back to a feral, mangy-haired, and memory-wiped Wolverine, every sequence tested the balance between his rage and humanity. The first mission reunites him with Team X, a mutant task force formed by Nathaniel Essex to help protect mutants. Wolverine had stepped away from the group, something that has rankled his teammates, a wry Mystique and ever-savage Sabretooth.   Their mission takes them from the hidden facility of billionaire Bolivar Trask to the seedy backstreets of Madripoor, presenting Wolverine with the grim reality of what mutants in this world are facing. With mutants largely unknown by society, Trask has been spending his billions abducting, studying, and cruelly disposing of mutants with little regard for his victims in a quest to maintain human superiority. As the nefarious reality of the facility’s purpose becomes clearer, the horror Wolverine feels quickly pools into an unbridled rage. That rage drives him forward through throngs of Reaver enemies and a run in with Omega Red to eventually free Essex, who has been held captive by Trask.   Essex is the one who found Wolverine years before in that feral state, and formed Team X to protect mutants and build a world where mutants can be open. Between Essex and Trask, Wolverine is faced with the lengths some will go to protect the future of their kind, and will challenge him to face what kind of person he wants to be in this future.   Sink your claws in  Between storylines and set pieces, my biggest takeaway from my time with Marvel’s Wolverine was that it feels dang good to sink those claws in. Wolverine doesn’t just attack enemies, he catapults himself at them, targeting and launching himself from across the room to stun or barrage. Every combat encounter becomes a furious flurry, where my adrenaline feels directly tied to Wolverine’s increasing rage.  While a simple parry and barrage can get the job done, Wolverine can unlock a number of Special Techniques, skills that can be upgraded and mapped to the directional buttons for an extra flair in a fight. In my playthrough, I could cleave through a group surrounding me with Tornado Spin, or interrupt enemy attacks with Knee Breaker. Players can also unlock Adaptations, which upgrade long-term effects and skills like Logan’s health and rage meter.  That rage will come in handy. Successful combos build up Wolverine’s rage meter, which rises through three Rage Tiers to dramatically alter his fighting style. As Wolverine enters Rage Tier 2, his combos become more powerful and he unlocks Last Stand, which allows him to use his rage to heal his body if fully downed. But things really go over the edge when Wolverine’s meter fills to Rage Tier 3. His attacks become significantly more powerful, while brutal critical strikes become available. His vision seems to close in, his breathing getting louder and more primal as he darts between enemies, slicing and dicing with ease. Those critical strikes can lead to some dangerously fun takedowns, like snatching a member of The Hand’s katana or bow to slam back into them.   Sometimes, Wolverine needs a more methodical approach. He can use his Enhanced Senses to track and takedown enemies more stealthily. Trask also has Ability Inhibitors at his disposal that block Wolverine and his teammates from using their abilities. In these moments, he must work past the pain and fight without healing, focusing on taking enemies down with classic combat moves and destroying the Inhibitors before it’s too late.  It took all the skills I had gathered so far to take on the looming Sentinel Prototype towards the end of my preview. Built by Trask to detect and destroy mutants, this fight took all of Wolverine’s patience and strategy, dodging or parrying the Sentinel’s powerful attacks, while waiting for the perfect moments to strike. This sequence was thrilling both to use Wolverine’s abilities to their fullest potential, and to watch as he worked in tandem with Mystique and Sabretooth. By the time I was busting through the Sentinel’s head victorious, I had a wild grin on my face and felt amped and ready to take on anyone.   More to explore  Luckily after that fight, there was still more to explore. In Madripoor, surrounded by allies new and old, we took a moment of respite in Princess Bar (run by Tyger). Here we got to interact with newly acquired ally Jean Grey, and the mutant teens she has been protecting. Though they are still a mystery to one another, Jean and Wolverine’s connection is immediate. It’s with her that he can admit that his anger sometimes scares him and that he wants to be better.  I enjoyed that Wolverine also makes time here for his teammates Mystique and Sabretooth. Mystique stays focused and on mission during combat, shifting through identities when needed. Here in Princess Bar, she can just be herself, and encourages Wolverine to do the same through a friendly but vulnerable game of Never Have I Ever. Sabretooth spends most of the game’s opening antagonizing Wolverine and calling him a runt, which is fair enough given he stands about as tall as Sabretooth’s navel. But it’s clear their relationship runs deeper, and Sabretooth feels spurned by Wolverine’s original exit from the group.   While exploring the streets of Lowtown, I could take the time to check out some of Wolverine’s other looks and claw types, which ranged from a classic undershirt and jeans outfit to a Weapon X helmeted style. While walking around the Princess Bar, Wolverine’s Enhanced Senses could pick up on conversation or music that could guide him to specific rooms, or trail a teammate’s scent to find where they’ve run off to. Exploring each room sometimes led to a conversation, or finding easter eggs, like Mystique’s wedding pictures, or an IOU written on an ace of spades card from one Remy LeBeau.   Take the time to explore each new location, as Wolverine can discover hidden crates with raw upgrade materials or collectable whisky bottles. Logan can also stumble across Nightmare Doors, which transport him to a dreamlike cabin to take part in a Nightmare Trial. These timed speed trials reimagine different locations from the game into a vertical fever dream, where he can race to the end to unlock a forgotten memory from his past.   Players can sink their claws into Wolverine’s story and tap into his rage when Marvel’s Wolverine launches September 15 on PS5 consoles.

Title: (For Southeast Asia) Ghost of Yōtei Complete Edition Comes to PS5 October 2 Date: Thu, 13 Aug 2026 04:24:15 +0000 Link: https://blog.playstation.com/2026/08/12/20260813-goy/ We are so excited to announce that even more new content is coming to Ghost of Yōtei! On October 2, we’ll have a new narrative expansion, new single-player combat survival mode, and new quality of life updates all coming in Ghost of Yōtei Complete Edition!1 Play Video Before we dive in, we want to take a moment to thank everyone for an incredible year since Ghost of Yōtei launched. We are so proud of our incredible community, and grateful for all of the fan art, cosplays, virtual photographs, combat montages, Twitch streams, Jubei thirst posts…we promise we’ve seen it all and love to share it around the studio. Ghost of Yōtei Complete Edition will launch just in time for our 1-year anniversary, and we can’t wait for another year of new creations from all of you! In the coming weeks we’ll have much more to share, but wanted to give you a few early looks today at the new content in Ghost of Yōtei Complete Edition: View and download image Download the image close Close Download this image Ghost of Yōtei: Echoes of Sekigahara is our new narrative expansion. Split between the present day and flashbacks to Atsu’s time on the mainland, you’ll meet Nagato, a figure from Atsu’s past who has arrived in Ezo. In the present, you’ll explore a previously unseen valley once inhabited by The Snake and his gang of loyal followers, the Vipers. In the past, you’ll experience Atsu’s time in the Battle of Sekigahara and a key moment in her life before she returned home for her quest for vengeance. You’ll meet new enemies and find new heavy weapons, new armor sets, new dyes, and more. View and download image Download the image close Close Download this image Ghost of Yōtei: Most Wanted is a brand new single-player combat survival mode, our spin on a roguelike. You’ll accept bounties in order to start new runs, where taking down enemies will earn you perks, as well as unlock additional characters to play as. We’ll have much more to show soon, but as you can see in the trailer today, Atsu is a master with the dual katana, while Oyuki excels with the kusarigama, and Nagato shines with a yari. We love to watch the amazing combat reels that have been shared with us on social media, and can’t wait to see you all try to perfect these runs. View and download image Download the image close Close Download this image If you haven’t experienced Atsu’s journey yet, you can purchase Ghost of Yōtei Complete Edition for SGD 89.90 (Disc Version) / SGD 97.90 (Digital Version) / MYR 299 (Disc/Digital Version) / IDR 1,169,000 (Disc Version) / IDR 1,142,000 (Digital Version) / THB 2,290 (Disc/Digital Version) / PHP 4,099 (Disc Version) / VND 1,799,000 (Disc Version). In addition to Echoes of Sekigahara and Most Wanted, this includes the award-winning main Ghost of Yōtei game as well as Ghost of Yōtei Legends, our online co-op experience with support for up to four players and multiple gameplay modes culminating in a Raid.2 If you purchase the Complete Edition, you can immediately start playing the main game and Legends, and Echoes of Sekigahara and Most Wanted will arrive with a patch on October 2. Ghost of Yōtei Complete Edition also includes all of the in-game content previously included in the Ghost of Yōtei Digital Deluxe Edition, as well as the Charm of Hokkyokusei. If you purchase by September 30, you’ll also get an early unlock of the Sakai Armor on October 2 for Atsu to wear, a throwback to Jin’s family armor from Ghost of Tsushima.1 View and download image Download the image close Close Download this image If you already own Ghost of Yōtei, you can get Echoes of Sekigahara and Most Wanted by purchasing the Ghost of Yōtei Complete Edition Upgrade (Digital Only) for SGD 20.27 / MYR 60.11 / IDR 220,890 / THB 524 If you don’t already own the Digital Deluxe Edition and Charm of Hokkyokusei you’ll immediately unlock that content upon pre-ordering. And if you pre-order by September 30, on October 2 you’ll also get the early unlock of the Sakai Armor.  View and download image Download the image close Close Download this image View and download image Download the image close Close Download this image View and download image Download the image close Close Download this image View and download image Download the image close Close Download this image View and download image Download the image close Close Download this image View and download image Download the image close Close Download this image View and download image Download the image close Close Download this image View and download image Download the image close Close Download this image View and download image Download the image close Close Download this image View and download image Download the image close Close Download this image Beyond the new content listed above, Ghost of Yōtei Complete Edition includes new tracks for Watanabe Mode that will be available throughout the entire game when the mode is enabled. There’s also new photo mode stamps, additional cosmetics for New Game+, and new Trophies for both Echoes of Sekigahara and Most Wanted.  For anyone who owns Ghost of Yōtei, even without purchasing the Complete Edition upgrade, a new patch on October 2 will add the new Beauty of Yōtei mode, which allows for a screensaver-like view of the environments of Ezo to keep on and relax at home (and take stunning new Photo Mode captures). There will also be new quality of life features including the option to keep an armor set’s appearance while using a different set’s stats, as well as a new high contrast accessibility option.1  Thank you again to everyone for an amazing year since Ghost of Yōtei launched! We’ll have more to share about Most Wanted and Echoes of Sekigahara as we get closer to launch on October 2, so be sure to follow our social media channels and keep an eye out! 1 Available via patch v.2.0 on October 1, 2026 globally, and October 2, 2026 in some territories, including Asia, Australia, and New Zealand. Internet connection and account for PlayStation required to download. 2 Online multiplayer requires a PlayStation Plus subscription. PS Plus is subject to a recurring subscription fee taken automatically until cancellation. Full terms: play.st/psplus-usageterms.

Title: I'm not saying Bethesda are trolling me specifically, but Fallout 4 and Skyrim updates are imminent just as I've modded up the latter for the first time in ages Date: Mon, 17 Aug 2026 15:51:22 +0000 Link: https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/fallout-4-and-skyrim-updates-are-imminent-just-as-ive-modded-up-the-latter-for-the-first-time-in-ages Right, just a couple more location overhauls and there we go. A fresh Skyrim load order created for my first modded toe-dip into Tamriel for quite a while, outside of grabbing the odd article image. Phew, now to relax and sink another 50 hou-wait. Fallout 4 and Skyrim updates are inbound, say Bethesda? Well, that would be my luck, wouldn't it? Read more

Title: Mortal Shell 2 review: A monumental heavy metal sequel with the spirit of a '90s PC game Date: Mon, 17 Aug 2026 14:33:22 +0000 Link: https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/mortal-shell-2-review-a-monumental-heavy-metal-sequel-with-the-spirit-of-a-90s-pc-game A few hours into your sojourn across Mortal Shell 2's harsh realm of Fainweald, you might stumble upon a tavern called The One Legged Wolf. In a monstrous land inhabited by pasty-faced brigands who refer to you as "brev" right before shanking you, this watering hole exudes novelty. Here, said thugs congregate to make merry and listen to the strums of the shirtless lute-player on stage. Even if you do as I did, and accidentally massacre the guy with a shot from your sidearm, nobody minds. The One Legged Wolf is a weird, memorable place where folk are free to do their own thing. In many ways, The One Legged Wolf is emblematic of Mortal Shell 2, a sequel that stands out from the pack by melding the modern dark fantasy Soulslike with a willingness to ditch genre formula, a cheeky sense of humour, and the DNA of a PC-only game from yesteryear. The result is a goth cousin of more mainstream fare like Elden Ring, not to mention a phenomenal effort that outclasses its predecessor in a manner that we probably haven't seen since The Witcher III. Read more

Title: Boardroom beat-em-up Stick It to the Stickman punches its way out of early access next month, complete with neurolinkage and an "absolutely absurd finale" Date: Mon, 17 Aug 2026 14:01:07 +0000 Link: https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/boardroom-beat-em-up-stick-it-to-the-stickman-punches-its-way-out-of-early-access-next-month-complete-with-neurolinkage-and-an-absolutely-absurd-finale Fetch your finest presentation materials about lines on graphs going upwards and proceed to try and beat your colleagues to death with them. Stick It to the Stickman, the roguelite beat ’em up which Anger Foot devs Free Lives have been bashing into shape for a year and a bit is set to emerge from early access on September 23rd. Read more

Title: Sraëka Lillian's one-a-week RPG "sketches" are a lovely series of experiments with hoary old conventions from Final Fantasy and Dragon Quest Date: Mon, 17 Aug 2026 13:39:43 +0000 Link: https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/sraeka-lillians-one-a-week-rpg-sketches-are-a-lovely-series-of-experiments-with-hoary-old-conventions-from-final-fantasy-and-dragon-quest There's a running joke in the world of THEA-TAH that Shakespeare's Hamlet is a play made up entirely of quotations. I often get the same feeling when I play a fantasy RPG, and especially a fantasy RPG created with toolkits such as EasyRPG or RPG Maker that come with their own freely reusable assets, resulting in a slew of homebrew RPGs that can seem interchangeable, on the surface. Read more

Title: Witcher 3 cut quest restoration mod The WAR Project is finding a new voice for its fresh Vernon Roche lines, following alleged "severe incident of gross misconduct" Date: Mon, 17 Aug 2026 11:33:24 +0000 Link: https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/witcher-3-cut-quest-restoration-mod-the-war-project-is-finding-a-new-voice-for-its-fresh-vernon-roche-lines-following-alleged-severe-incident-of-gross-misconduct The creators of massive in-development The Witcher 3 mod The WAR Project are recasting their version of Temerian commander Vernon Roche, citing "a severe incident of gross misconduct" allegedly committed by the person they'd initially given the role. Said person is no longer involved with the mod and those working on it say they don't think this incident "will impact [their] current schedule significantly". Read more