OYA Play unveils Gravity Blasters, a retro-fueled space shooter with gravity-twisting
mayhem
Gravity Blasters is an explosive space shooter that blends retro charm with modern
physics-defying mechanics.
Starting today, players can request access to the Gravity Blasters Steam playtest
to be among the first to join the interstellar firefight and help shape the game's
final form.
The Steam playtest will be available starting today for 2 weeks.
Releasing
TurretGirls
on August 25th, NANAIRO ENTERPRISE and DANGEN Entertainment deliver an on-rails
turret defense shooter.
Players control "Girl" from P.A.N.T.S.U., defending Earth’s superweapon against
alien hordes with upgradeable turrets.
Featuring tactical quick-tear uniforms and performance-based gear unlocks, it blends
chaotic action with anime flair.
The full game expands the demo with more outfits and polished gameplay.
8/5/2025
[ Source: DANGEN Entertainment ]
Black Desert Mobile
The
Black Desert Mobile
Land of the Morning Light: Seoul expansion, launched by Pearl Abyss, introduces
Hwanghae Province with Gyeongbokgung Palace.
It features four new Tale Collections inspired by Korean mythology, new Black
Shrine bosses-Samsin, Bulgasal, and Uturi-and a revamped Martial God Tournament
with 1v1 and 2v2 PvP modes.
The Seonin class, wielding elemental powers, debuts with dynamic combat skills.
The update, including a new Tag System, is live globally.
8/5/2025
[ Source: Pearl Abyss ]
Don't Lose Aggro
The
Don't Lose Aggro
demo, launched by solo developer Oren Koren, reimagines MMO tanking as a
single-player roguelite.
Players master aggro management and protect companions using tactical skills
like Charges and Hooks.
It features unique tank builds-Dodger, Blocker, Kiter, or Taunter-for strategic
depth.
The demo is live on Steam, with the full game coming soon.
8/5/2025
[ Source: Oren Koren ]
Final Fantasy XIV: Dawntrail
Square Enix’s
Final Fantasy XIV: Dawntrail
Patch 7.3, The Promise of Tomorrow, launched today with new main scenario quests
and content.
It includes the Echoes of Vana'diel alliance raid, San d'Oria: The Second Walk,
The Meso Terminal dungeon, and Vault Oneiron treasure dungeon.
New trials feature Seiryu at Level 100 and a Crystalline Conflict PvP map, Bayside
Battleground.
Future updates in Patch 7.31 and 7.35 will add Cosmic Exploration, Phantom Weapons,
and more.
8/5/2025
[ Source: Square Enix ]
Titan Quest II
In Early Access,
Titan Quest II
has sold over 300,000 units in 72 hours, ranking among THQ Nordic’s top sellers.
Players praise its myth-rich world, tactical combat, and microtransaction-free experience,
earning an 84% “Very Positive” rating from nearly 6,000 Steam reviews.
Developed by Grimlore Games, it offers dual masteries and handcrafted environments for
a timeless ARPG journey.
More content and refinements are planned based on community feedback.
8/5/2025
Create serene retreats in
Dream Garden,
a cozy simulation game launching on Steam for PC later this year.
Developed by Campfire Studio, shape landscapes with ponds, trees, and zen sand patterns
using a rake tool, free of timers or stress.
Craft unique garden dioramas with hand-sketched decorations in a tranquil atmosphere.
8/4/2025
[ Source: Campfire Studio ]
Virtua Fighter 5 R.E.V.O.
Brawl as Dural in
Virtua Fighter 5 R.E.V.O.,
launching October 30th, on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S, with Switch 2 to follow.
Announced by SEGA at EVO 2025, it features cross-play, rollback support, a new World
Stage mode, and a closed beta in September.
Pre-order the standard or the 30th Anniversary Edition for the Genesis customization item.
8/4/2025
[ Source: SEGA ]
Pioneers
Terraform barren worlds in
Pioneers,
a cozy strategy puzzle city builder launching on Steam in 2026.
Developed by Andy Cadman, balance nature and colony expansion to create lush ecosystems
with high replay value via procedurally generated planets.
Strategically place eco-tech to beat high scores or relax, unless a volcano erupts.
8/4/2025
[ Source: Andy Cadman ]
Tekken 8
Armor King joins
Tekken 8
as a DLC fighter on October 16th, with early access on October 13th for Season 2 Pass
holders, revealed at EVO 2025.
Bandai Namco also introduced Miary Zo, a new Madagascar-based fighter, and the Baobab
Horizon stage, both arriving in Winter 2025.
The Tekken World Tour 2025 Finals are set for Malmö, Sweden, from January 29th to February
1st, 2026.8/4/2025
[ Source: Bandai Namco ]
Riot Games
Riot Games announced a controversial policy shift, allowing gambling sponsorships for
Tier 1
League of Legends
and
Valorant
esports teams in the Americas and EMEA.
Aimed at ensuring financial sustainability, the decision follows years of team requests
and a $10.7 billion betting turnover in 2024, with 70% in unregulated markets.
Critics, including fans, worry about increased toxicity, match-fixing, and gambling
addiction risks, especially among younger audiences, despite Riot’s pledge to reinvest
revenue into Tier 2 ecosystems.
8/4/2025
[ Source: GameTikker ]
Giant Machines 2017
Heavy machinery simulator Giant Machines 2017 will launch on PlayStation 5 soon.
Giant Machines 2017 enables you to control seven of the biggest industrial machines
ever created on Earth.
They will introduce you into the world of hissing hydraulic systems, excavator buckets
and the smell of diesel.
Giant Machines 2017 is already available on PC and Xbox Series X|S.
Continue the Amphoreus saga in
Honkai: Star Rail
Version 3.5 "Before Their Deaths," launching August 13th on PC, PlayStation 5, iOS,
and Android.
Developed by HoYoverse, introduce 5-star characters Hysilens (Physical, Nihility)
and Cerydra (Wind, Harmony), explore Styxia, and manage a restaurant in new events.
A voice toggle feature enhances immersion, with Kafka and Silver Wolf rerun banners.
8/3/2025
[ Source: HoYoverse ]
Polity
Shape a virtual society in
Polity,
a political MMO simulation available on Steam for PC, Google Play, and the App Store.
Developed by JIB Games, govern, trade, or report as a citizen in a dynamic, player-driven
world with democratic systems and low-poly visuals.
Free-to-play with optional in-game purchases, create your legacy in a persistent online
society.
8/3/2025
[ Source: JIB Games ]
Sonic Speed Simulator
Race through
Sonic Speed Simulator
with LEGO Sonic the Hedgehog in a four-week Roblox event starting August 9th.
SEGA, The LEGO Group, and Gamefam introduce the LEGO Brick Hill Zone, where players
collect bricks, battle Badniks, and unlock minifigures like Sonic, Tails, Shadow,
and Knuckles.
Engage in missions with the Team Sonic Command Truck and Dr. Eggman’s Egg Crusher Mech
for exclusive rewards.
8/3/2025
[ Source: SEGA ]
Zenvader
Blast aliens in
Zenvader,
a retro roguelite bullet hell shooter released July 24th, on Steam for PC.
Developed by RyiSnow, it blends Space Invaders-inspired gameplay with four unique
Battle Units and dynamic power-ups.
Upgrade in the Space Hangar and tackle Campaign or ZEN modes to defeat the Alien
King or survive endless waves.
8/3/2025
[ Source: RyiSnow ]
Leopold Kills a God
Embark on a quirky adventure in
Leopold Kills a God,
a parody RPG with a Kickstarter launched August 1st, and a demo on itch.io.
Developed by Wrong Way Games, it features Game Boy-styled pixel art, adjustable
difficulty, and turn-based combat inspired by Mother and Undertale.
Explore side quests and mix magic in a humorous, trope-subverting world.
8/3/2025
Survive a time-twisted nightmare in
Cronos: The New Dawn,
a survival horror game launching September 5th, on PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox
Series X|S, and Nintendo Switch 2.
Developed by Bloober Team, it features Soul Harvesting and a retro-futuristic
setting, with Deluxe Edition pre-orders offering 48-hour early access.
PlayStation 5 physical editions include a Traveler skin and collectible stickers.
8/2/2025
[ Source: Bloober Team ]
Earthion
Blast through alien hordes in
Earthion,
a 16-bit styled shooter launched July 31st, on Steam.
Developed by Ancient Corporation and published by Limited Run Games,
it features pixel art by Makoto Wada and a soundtrack by Yuzo Koshiro
across eight chaotic levels.
Console versions arrive in September 2025, with physical editions and
a SEGA Genesis cartridge in 2026.
8/2/2025
[ Source: Limited Run Games ]
Gunship Battle: Total Warfare
Command your fleet in
Gunship Battle: Total Warfare,
with a transformative World League update launched July 31st on mobile and Steam.
Developed by JOYCITY, it introduces Combat Power-based server realignment, a revamped
World Boss, and a Summer Treasure Hunt event from August 6-27.
Join alliances for exclusive rewards and compete in the upcoming World War League
Tournament.
8/2/2025
[ Source: JOYCITY ]
Freedome Farmers
Defend your crops in
Freedome Farmers,
a third-person co-op horde shooter with a public playtest now open on
Steam.
Developed by Stupid Industries, farm by day and fight alien-possessed
animals by night to protect your dome generator across 10 days.
Build defenses with harvested resources and face a boss on the final
night.
8/2/2025
[ Source: Stupid Industries ]
Last Look along Woodward Boulevard
Explore a mind-bending world in
Last Look along Woodward Boulevard,
an esoteric horror puzzle adventure with a 6-7 hour demo out now on Steam.
Developed by Garage Heathen, it features a unique thought and mood system, 12
live-action/CGI cutscenes, and over 30 music tracks.
Solve puzzles where your internal state shapes the narrative in this surreal journey.
8/2/2025
[ Source: Garage Heathen ]
Habbo
Habbo celebrates its 25th Anniversary with big Prizes, new Content, and more.
The iconic virtual world blends old school favorites with new ideas to celebrate
25 years online.
Since launching in 2000, Habbo has defined an entire generation of online social
interaction, from pixel art furniture and epic room designs to legendary quests
and iconic community moments.
The anniversary event will feature a mix of old-school favorites and never-before-seen
surprises.
Lead a nomadic train city in
Frostliner,
a survival city builder launching on Steam in 2026.
Developed by Nathan Gane, manage resources, build carriages, and fend off pursuers
in a frozen, post-apocalyptic wasteland.
Research technologies like the corpse furnace to keep the Frostliner running against
relentless cold and enemies.
8/1/2025
[ Source: Nathan Gane ]
Hela
Embark on a cozy quest in
Hela,
a third-person adventure launching in 2026 on Nintendo Switch 2, PlayStation 5,
Xbox Series X|S, and PC.
Developed by Windup Games and published by Knights Peak, play as a magical mouse
to save a kind witch in Scandinavian-inspired landscapes.
Enjoy solo or co-op exploration, puzzles, and potion-brewing, as seen in the Nintendo
Direct trailer.
8/1/2025
[ Source: Knights Peak ]
GOST of Time
Manipulate time in
GOST of Time,
an absurdist top-down action-puzzle game releasing August 15th, on
PlayStation, Nintendo Switch, Xbox, and the Microsoft Store.
Developed by Izhard, use time-traveling clones to solve puzzles and
fetch medication in a dystopian future.
GOST of Time is like if Hotline Miami and Rick & Morty had a pixel baby
that time-traveled and ended up becoming its own grandparent.
8/1/2025
[ Source: Izhard ]
Titan Quest II
Battle Nemesis in
Titan Quest II,
an action RPG launched in Early Access on August 1st, on Steam and the Epic Games
Store with a -20% discount until August 8th.
Developed by Grimlore Games and published by THQ Nordic, combine masteries to fight
Greek mythological creatures, with a full release planned for 2026.
Shape the game’s future with feedback, including crafting and new masteries.
8/1/2025
Developed by Purple Lamp and published by THQ Nordic, switch between SpongeBob
and Patrick to battle ghostly chaos caused by King Neptune and the Flying
Dutchman.
Pre-order for the Natural Costume Pack; Ghostly Edition includes a steelbook
and collectibles.8/1/2025