gamesrelease 1 source Aug 18
The roundup signals which Steam titles are drawing attention this week, with Curse Blood Doctor standing out as a genre blend of medical treatment and horror deck-building.
Game Spark
gamesannouncement 2 sources Aug 18
The delay shows pre-registration demand for the AI chat RPG exceeded expectations, prompting SpiralAI to reinforce servers before launch to ensure stable service.
Automaton
gamesrelease 2 sources Aug 18
The full release brings the previously PC and Xbox early access title to Switch 2 and PS5, and it adds the long-awaited four-player online multiplayer that was missing during early access.
Automaton
gamesannouncement 1 source Aug 18
The Steam page launch signals Project Night is moving toward a playable release, with its dismemberment-based combat framed as a core strategic mechanic rather than pure shock value.
Game Spark
gamesrelease 1 source Aug 18
FEED IT turns the survival loop of feeding a monster into a relationship mechanic where small acts of defiance and big decisions shape the protagonist's fate, offering a distinct take on the horror adventure genre.
Game Spark
gamesrelease 3 sources Aug 18
This DLC brings two classes from the sequel back into the original game, a rare cross-game content transfer that extends the life of a 10-year-old title.
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gamesannouncement 1 source Aug 18
The appearance at gamescom Opening Night Live signals the next major public showing for ONTOS since its December 2025 reveal, with the game still slated for a 2027 release across PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X|S.
Game Spark
gamesannouncement 1 source Aug 18
The game's 1989 setting frames a declining economy where prices barely fluctuate and buyers are scarce, making negotiation and reputation the core mechanics.
Game Spark
gamesrelease 1 source Aug 18
The update directly addresses early access pain points by prioritizing stability and operability, with specific improvements to the new player experience in the Almagest System.
Game Spark
games 4 sources Aug 18
The reunion of the core Tekken creative team under SNK's umbrella concentrates fighting game talent at a new studio, and Harada has stated that something where people compete against each other will be essential to the project.
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games 1 source Aug 18
The broadcast, intended to reassure backers after a postponement, instead highlighted the ongoing instability of a 14-year-old alpha, with developers openly acknowledging unfixed bugs and an awkward on-air sign-off.
Automaton
gamesannouncement 1 source Aug 18
The playtest gives players a first hands-on look at the co-op roguelike TPS, which combines squad-based shooting with roguelike upgrade choices, ahead of its Q4 2026 release.
Game Spark
gamesannouncement 1 source Aug 18
The announcement introduces a mech action RPG that centers tactical energy management through mode switching, with faction reputation and customization depth shaping the battlefield.
Game Spark
gamesannouncement 1 source Aug 18
Medium Rare combines dungeon RPG mechanics with survival horror and resource management, a genre fusion that could appeal to fans of both styles.
Game Spark
gamesrelease 1 source Aug 18
The final trailer confirms the antagonist group Coil and shows battle footage ahead of the August 27 release, while commenters are speculating that Captain Rex appears as a guest character.
Game Spark
gamesrelease 1 source Aug 18
The game extends James Oliver's 'modern retro' design philosophy from his January 2026 release Marble's Marbles into a dungeon crawler with a distinctive one-stroke combat mechanic.
Game Spark
games 1 source Aug 18
The Quake CD-ROM's encryption failure shows how a bold direct-sales experiment collapsed, leaving id Software with a warehouse full of unsold discs.
GIGAZINE
gamesannouncement 1 source Aug 18
The announcement brings a score-inflation roguelite in the vein of Balatro to the pachinko format, with a demo already playable on Steam.
Game Spark
gamesannouncement 1 source Aug 18
The announcement confirms a full management loop where survival depends on juggling guest roles, room placement, and daily sacrifice decisions against a hotel that is itself a predator.
4Gamer.net
gamesbusiness 1 source Aug 18
The studio's separation from Pearl Abyss and new alliance with Google DeepMind signal a shift toward AI research in game development, with CEO Hilmar Veigar Pétursson framing the rebrand around the cycle of destruction and creation.
GameBusiness.jp
gamesannouncement 1 source Aug 18
The upcoming alpha test introduces a rebuilt coastline, new bases and furniture, improved PvP world events, and an endgame system tied to item rarity, showing how the debut title from a former Overwatch director is evolving.
Game Spark
gamesevent 1 source Aug 18
The fifth edition expands beyond its core game jam and workshops to add career-oriented sessions for high school students, a direct step toward the event's stated goal of energizing Sapporo's game industry.
GameBusiness.jp
gamesannouncement 1 source Aug 18
Relicfall's class-combination system and socketable relics point to a build-crafting depth that goes beyond the typical Vampire Survivors clone, drawing on Path of Exile's customization to set it apart in the crowded roguelite action space.
Game Spark
games 4 sources Aug 18
The postponement follows the Esports World Cup, also organized by the Esports Foundation, having its venue changed to Paris, France, due to the Middle East situation, signaling regional instability is reshaping the foundation's major events.
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