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Neo Geo AES+ Ultimate Edition (Sorta) Back For Pre-Order In The US
RetroRGB Aug 7 · 2 min read

Neo Geo AES+ Ultimate Edition (Sorta) Back For Pre-Order In The US

Back in April, Plaion had announced that they were temporarily suspending pre-orders of the $1000 “Ultimate Edition” AES+ in the US, due to payment processing issues.  It was originally supposed to be re-listed in May, but that’s gone much slower than anticipated – As of now, many people can still pre-order, but some US states, […] The post Neo Geo AES+ Ultimate Edition (Sorta) Back For Pre-Order In The US first appeared on RetroRGB .

Mistfall Hunter Withered Knight class build and guide
GamesRadar Aug 7 · 5 min read

Mistfall Hunter Withered Knight class build and guide

The best build for the Withered Knight involves maxing out its Wither burst damage

Baldur's Gate 3 is a "great sequel" because it's so different from the original RPGs, says programmer of the original RPGs
GamesRadar Aug 7 · 2 min read

Baldur's Gate 3 is a "great sequel" because it's so different from the original RPGs, says programmer of the original RPGs

"If you inject Neverwinter Nights and Dragon Age Origins and draw that line, then it leads pretty clearly to a game like Baldur's Gate 3," says Mark Darrah

Take-Two boss dismisses hand-wringing over the end of disc-based games: 'Our business is well over 90% digitally distributed as it is'
PC Gamer Aug 7 · 4 min read

Take-Two boss dismisses hand-wringing over the end of disc-based games: 'Our business is well over 90% digitally distributed as it is'

Strauss Zelnick says Take-Two will still put out physical editions "now and then," but for the most part, the era of games on discs is already over.

Viture just launched a new pair of budget augmented reality glasses with a mobile dock designed for Switch 2 XR fans
GamesRadar Aug 7 · 5 min read

Viture just launched a new pair of budget augmented reality glasses with a mobile dock designed for Switch 2 XR fans

Viture has unveiled its new Pro 2 XR glasses that are available as part of a package deal with a dock to open up compatibility with the Nintendo Switch 2.

For under $60, the Anbernic RG SP looks to be the retro handheld hero we need while portable prices spiral
GamesRadar Aug 7 · 3 min read

For under $60, the Anbernic RG SP looks to be the retro handheld hero we need while portable prices spiral

Anbernic RG SP pre-orders are live, and despite rising retro handheld prices across the board, the GBA clone is going for under $60.

"You Won't Be Disappointed" - Lies Of P Director Teases Its Sequel
Nintendo Life Aug 7

"You Won't Be Disappointed" - Lies Of P Director Teases Its Sequel

"This is the truth, not a lie". Developers NEOWIZ and NOUGH Studio (an internal team at Round8) have shared a new documentary exploring the production of Lies of P . The majority of it focuses on the first game, but the ending includes a brief tease from director Choi Ji-won regarding the sequel, which is currently in development. Read the full article on nintendolife.com

Strauss Zelnick: Netflix debut is merely "one of the hors d'oeuvres" for full GTA 6 launch; pre-order numbers are "unprecedented and astonishing"
GamesIndustry.biz Aug 7 · 4 min read

Strauss Zelnick: Netflix debut is merely "one of the hors d'oeuvres" for full GTA 6 launch; pre-order numbers are "unprecedented and astonishing"

Take-Two CEO Strauss Zelnick tells GamesIndustry.biz that the forthcoming Netflix gameplay premiere of GTA 6, which will air on August 27th , is merely "one of the hors d'oeuvres," for the game's marketing campaign. "There's appetizers, main course and dessert to follow," he says, in a call following the release of the company's results for Q1 2027 and subsequent Q&A with analysts . Read more

Take-Two boss "not in the least" concerned bad press around Rockstar's employment tribunal will affect GTA 6 launch
Eurogamer Aug 7 · 2 min read

Take-Two boss "not in the least" concerned bad press around Rockstar's employment tribunal will affect GTA 6 launch

Take-Two boss Strauss Zelnick, who heads the company Rockstar belongs to, has said he's "not in the least" concerned that bad press over alleged union-busting will affect the launch of Grand Theft Auto 6 . Read more

Playing The Monstrous Feminine: Maggie Robertson on Warlock, and why Shakespeare "is great for games"
PCGamesN Aug 7 · 3 min read

Playing The Monstrous Feminine: Maggie Robertson on Warlock, and why Shakespeare "is great for games"

We asked Maggie Robertson, AKA Lady Dimetrescu, what draws her to playing Tasha, the complex yet fearsome witch Patron in 2027’s Warlock.

Dragon Age was always "too niche, too backwards, too old-school" in EA's eyes, former BioWare lead argues
GamesRadar Aug 7 · 3 min read

Dragon Age was always "too niche, too backwards, too old-school" in EA's eyes, former BioWare lead argues

Mark Darrah believes EA had an easier time understanding Mass Effect

Overwatch's new mech hero is the sword-and-board sequel to D.Va, except her code isn't 'a plate of spaghetti' under the hood
PC Gamer Aug 7 · 3 min read

Overwatch's new mech hero is the sword-and-board sequel to D.Va, except her code isn't 'a plate of spaghetti' under the hood

Blizzard set out to avoid the mistakes of the past with D.Mon.

Sadie Sink breaks Jean Grey silence by teasing the X-Men icon's post-Spider-Man: Brand New Day plans: "Jean's struggle will be important in the future of her character"
GamesRadar Aug 7 · 2 min read

Sadie Sink breaks Jean Grey silence by teasing the X-Men icon's post-Spider-Man: Brand New Day plans: "Jean's struggle will be important in the future of her character"

Sadie Sink has had early conversations with her X-Men director

Launch day performance issues and forced logins take another victim: Marvel Tōkon: Fighting Souls sees mixed Steam rating, especially among Linux users
PC Gamer Aug 7 · 3 min read

Launch day performance issues and forced logins take another victim: Marvel Tōkon: Fighting Souls sees mixed Steam rating, especially among Linux users

Ouch, that's gotta sting.

Gamer Finds Cancelled Quake 4 Expansion On PC Bought From Amazon
Retro Dodo Aug 7 · 1 min read

Gamer Finds Cancelled Quake 4 Expansion On PC Bought From Amazon

🤝 Like our website? Support us as an independent publisher by tipping , joining our paid community or checking out our accessories brand GAMENOOK ! If you're a Quake fan, then you'll probably still be thinking about the cancelled Quake 4 expansion 'The Awakening'. It happens

+1 Speed Monkey Escape codes (August 2026) for potions, free spins, and more
GamesRadar Aug 7 · 2 min read

+1 Speed Monkey Escape codes (August 2026) for potions, free spins, and more

Codes for +1 Speed Monkey Escape will help you get faster and earn more wins, while spinning for free rewards

All Pokopia flavors and their foods
GamesRadar Aug 7 · 3 min read

All Pokopia flavors and their foods

You'll need to know the Pokopia flavors and the foods that fit those categories when feeding Pokemon their favorite meals

Asus ROG Zephyrus G16 (2026) review
PC Gamer Aug 7 · 17 min read

Asus ROG Zephyrus G16 (2026) review

The super-portable G16 is, in many ways, better than ever—but the memory crisis has priced it out of top contention.

Game Freak Reveals Early Prototype Video For Pokémon Pokopia
Nintendo Life Aug 7

Game Freak Reveals Early Prototype Video For Pokémon Pokopia

First evolution. Game Freak has released a new video interview with Shigeru Ohmori, in which he describes the development of Pokémon Pokopia while showcasing some early prototype footage. According to Ohmori, development on Pokopia began soon after Scarlet and Violet wrapped, with just three people working on it: Ohmori himself along with two programmers. This soon grew to five people, and the idea of planting grass to spawn various types of Pokémon was already implemented at the early prototyping stage. It also wasn't long before the concept of having Ditto be the protagonist was locked in. Read the full article on nintendolife.com

Hideo Kojima calls The Odyssey "magnificent" and says Christopher Nolan managed to "elevate" the classic epic "into an intimate, deep human drama"
GamesRadar Aug 7 · 3 min read

Hideo Kojima calls The Odyssey "magnificent" and says Christopher Nolan managed to "elevate" the classic epic "into an intimate, deep human drama"

The Death Stranding creator loves a bit of Nolan

Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls is Mixed on Steam as players report poor PC performance, no Linux support, and countries without PSN unable to play
GamesRadar Aug 7 · 3 min read

Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls is Mixed on Steam as players report poor PC performance, no Linux support, and countries without PSN unable to play

"This game is aggressively hostile to Linux players for absolutely no reason"

Iron Nest: Heavy Turret Simulator review - organization as a deadly skill
PCGamesN Aug 7 · 4 min read

Iron Nest: Heavy Turret Simulator review - organization as a deadly skill

Iron Nest is a satisfying effort in writing stuff down on a notepad, plus other stuff like blowing things up and drawing lines on a map.

The Duskbloods Network Test applicants can now check to see if they were selected
Video Games Chronicle Aug 7 · 1 min read

The Duskbloods Network Test applicants can now check to see if they were selected

Check now to see if you'll be participating in The Duskbloods Network Test

Can you actually beat Baldur's Gate 3 without a single weapon? I'm finding out the hard way, and my sorcerer has never looked so defenseless
GamesRadar Aug 7 · 8 min read

Can you actually beat Baldur's Gate 3 without a single weapon? I'm finding out the hard way, and my sorcerer has never looked so defenseless

I'm playing Baldur's Gate 3 with empty hands, and I need the RPG Club's help to survive the Sword Coast without a sword