Halo: Campaign Evolved Brings the Series to PlayStation for the First Time
The remake of the series' first entry is the franchise's debut on PlayStation, opening the campaign to players who never owned an Xbox.
4Gamer.net
Games
Black Tower Studios' Dr. Oops! Puts Players in a Fake Doctor's Shoes
The game's blend of real medical conditions with comedic deduction, plus its satirical take on healthcare and debt, sets it apart in the adventure genre.
4Gamer.net
Unreal Fest Tokyo 2026 Set for November 3-4 in Ariake
ASCII.jp reports that last year's event drew approximately 1,800 participants, the largest to date, and this year plans more than 30 sessions, the most in the event's history, signaling continued growth in the Japanese Unreal Engine developer community.
GAME Watch (Impress), 4Gamer.net, ASCII.jp
Godot Co-Developer Clarifies Burning Unity Logo Slide Was Not a Slam on Unity
The misunderstanding spread because only the photo circulated, when the slide was part of an explanation of Unity's withdrawn Runtime Fee decision and the lecture slides were not even made by Manzur.
Automaton
Assassin's Creed Creator Apologizes for AI Images in 1666: Amsterdam
Désilets' apology does not extend to the development process, where he remains positive about using generative AI as an efficiency tool, a stance that has drawn criticism from media and community alike.
Game Spark, GameBusiness.jp
Time To Wake Up Console Versions Announced With New Trailer
The console announcement broadens the game's reach beyond its PC release, bringing its blink-based dream horror to a wider audience.
Game Spark
Sleeping Dogs Movie Moves Forward as Simu Liu Reports Contract Talks
The project has now moved from a script draft and a director announcement to active contract talks with Square Enix, which is the first concrete sign of studio-level progress since the Donnie Yen version collapsed in January 2025.
Game Spark, GameBusiness.jp
1988 Horror ADV Onryo Senki Returns as Onryo Senki REVIVE
The studio behind the 1988 cult horror adventure is remaking it itself, pairing a faithful scenario with modern visual and audio upgrades.
Game Spark
Rumble Roses-Inspired Adult Catfight Game Rejected by Bank Ahead of Steam Early Access
The rejection occurred after a mere address change, not a new business relationship, showing banks are re-evaluating existing accounts of adult content creators, a pattern that has now hit three reported cases in August 2026 alone.
Game Spark, GameBusiness.jp
The Sinking City 2 Launches on PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X|S
The sequel shifts the series from an open-world adventure to a resource-tight survival horror in the vein of Resident Evil, a genre change that the release-day reviews are already measuring against the 2019 original.
Denfaminicogamer, Game Spark
Wolverine Dev Calls Out X Algorithm as Pre-Release Criticism Mounts
The developer's public rebuke of the platform's algorithm, before the game has even shipped, signals how pre-release backlash is being shaped by social media dynamics rather than the game itself.
Game Spark
Ekimae no Kafka Chapter 3 Played at Tokyo Game Dungeon 13
The chapter preview shows how Ekimae no Kafka blends a 1980s command-input system with 2000s visual novel aesthetics and literary text, a combination that stands apart from modern choice-based adventure games.
Game Spark
Shinjinrui Complex Steam Page Opens With Three-Timeline Sci-Fi Adventure
The Steam page launch marks the game's first public reveal, turning Soono's long-running doujinshi project into a playable title with a full voice cast.
Game Spark
Zombie Anime Meme Gets RTS Tower Defense Game in 2027
The game expands the franchise beyond its viral meme status, with the anime adaptation scheduled for January 2027 and the game following later that year.
Game Spark
Death Game Report Mystery Adventure Set for September 1 on Steam
shu3, whose previous game earned an Overwhelmingly Positive rating from Steam users, is following it with a 500-yen Obra Dinn-style deduction game.
Game Spark
EVE Online Studio CEO Explains Fenris Rebrand and DeepMind Deal
The interview frames the studio's independence and DeepMind partnership as a deliberate move toward AI research, with the CEO positioning EVE Online as a uniquely difficult environment for AI systems.
Game Spark
VanySlash Review: A Sexy Witch Action RPG With Costume Collecting
The review highlights VanySlash's focus on character appeal over mechanical depth, positioning it as a niche title for players who prioritize visual charm in action RPGs.
Game Spark
Island Beekeeper Review: A Cozy Craft Survival Game About Saving a Dying Earth
The review highlights how Island Beekeeper ties exploration, farming, and bee breeding together through a resource system where island resources do not respawn, making queen bee management a core strategic element.
Game Spark
Game Spark Review: Honokurashi no Niwa Blends Slow Life With a Cursed Village
The review highlights how the game's unusual combination of a peaceful life sim with a cursed village narrative makes it stand out, while also pointing out comfort issues that could affect long-term play.
Game Spark
Ganbare Goemon Daishugo Collection Puts 13 Titles on Modern Platforms
The collection brings previously unported entries like Kirakira Dochu and Soreike Ebisumaru to modern platforms, with the feature noting the series' N64 and PlayStation era remains absent, leaving room for a potential Daishugo 2.
Game Spark
Three Chinese Games Not Yet Released in Japan: Beta Tests and RED LAND 2026 Exhibit
These three titles show a range of Chinese game development, from a Japanese-style training sim to a medieval extraction RPG and a fantasy life sim, all targeting Japanese audiences.
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Weekly Treasure Hunt: August 9-15 2026 Hidden Gems
The column surfaces core, niche titles that often fly under the radar, with several VR and survival horror entries and a notable free VR upgrade for Total Chaos owners.
Game Spark
7 Days To Think About It Play Report: A Memory Quiz Hidden Inside an Anomaly Horror
The game reframes the 8th Exit-style anomaly hunt as a memory test, asking players to memorize a room full of simultaneous changes rather than spot differences.
Game Spark
Game Spark Picks Three Indie Games for Mid-August
The roundup reflects a continuing trend of cooperative and horror indie titles, with Wild n Chill offering a relaxed survival experience and QUIET adding a comedic twist to the horror genre.
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