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2026-08-01 15 stories

• Windows Hello vs. Enhanced Sign‑in Security: Which sign‑in method actually keeps your Windows 11 PC safer, and what's the difference?
• Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (1st August)
• Review: Xenoblade Chronicles 2: Does Switch 2's Power Finally Fix This Ambitious Open-World RPG?
• Poll: One Year Later, What Do You Think Of Xbox's Most Recent Gears Of War Release?
• Poll: How do you feel about Microsoft's "improvements" to Windows 11?
• Poll: Are You Happy with Your PS Plus Essential Games for August 2026?
• Halo Campaign Evolved performed well on Xbox, but PS5 gamers give it a collective shrug — just 1% of PS5 gamers tried it, hurting Xbox's brand identity for no real return
• Guide: Upcoming Nintendo Switch 2 Games & Accessories For August & September 2026
• Guide: These 12+ PS5 and PS Plus Games Are Coming Out Next Week (3rd-9th August)
• GameCube Sales Inspired the Nintendo Wii and DS, Says Miyamoto
• Former Sony exec Shuhei Yoshida is 'a huge fan' of Bloodborne, says it's 'a complete mystery' why it was never put on PC
• Feature: These 20+ Games Are Coming To Xbox Next Week (August 3-7)
• Fallout: New California Release Will Keep More Fans Busy Until Fallout 5
• Developer of 'Spanking Exorcist' game held up by Steam content moderation releases free 'apology game' where you spank him as punishment: 'We would be delighted if you enjoy it'
• Could Xbox Get Its Revenge on PS6 by Supporting Physical Games?

2026-07-31 33 stories

• Sony vows to press on with discless plans, saying "digitalization is progressing" across all media despite heavy protest from players 14 sources
• Xbox CEO declares priorities after 'reset' 7 sources
• PS5 Is Closing In On 100 Million Sales, But It’s Losing Ground To The PS4 3 sources
• LEGO Astro Bot Rumored to Release Alongside PlayStation 1 Set 3 sources
• GameCube Classic Super Mario Sunshine Joins Nintendo Switch Online Catalog Next Month 3 sources
• Could Switch 2's The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time remake be squaring up for a GTA 6 head-to-head? Newly sighted amiibo suggest a potential November release 3 sources
• As the memory crisis worsens, PlayStation promises it has secured enough RAM to meet its PS5 sales (until early 2027, at least) 3 sources
• Two Unreleased Virtual Boy Games Are Coming To Nintendo Switch Online 2 sources
• Sony’s Latest PS5 Sales Data Shows Digital Pulling Even Further Ahead 2 sources
• Nexus Mods finally tightens the screws on AI, though it's still playing softball with the tide of slop 2 sources
• You Can Now Play One of PSP's Best Games on Mobile
• Xbox is officially getting 5 brand-new must-play games in August
• Xbox Cloud Gaming Arrives On Hisense & VIDAA TVs With Dedicated App
• WWE 2K26 Is Free This Weekend For Almost Everyone
• Waterpark Simulator 1.0 Is Out Now On Xbox, After 'Overwhelmingly Positive' PC Early Access
• Unity announces dedicated engine support for Netflix Games
• This Balatro-Meets-Slot-Machine Mash-Up Will Eat Our Spare Time On Switch Next Month
• The Anime-Inspired Racer 'Screamer' Has Been Rated For Switch 2
• Switch 2 officially has 5 must-play new games releasing in August 2026
• Report shows 34% of physical PS5 games and 50% of Xbox Series X games do not work fully without a download first
• Recovering Balatro Players Should Probably Stay Away from CloverPit, Coming to PS5 Next Month
• Razer Acquires Streaming Utility Platform StreamElements
• PS5's Monthly Active Users Increased Again, PS Plus Making More Money Than Ever
• PS5 officially has 5 must-play new games releasing in August 2026
• PlayStation Expects Record Breaking Fiscal Year for PS5, Despite Economic Challenges
• Pick One: What Was Your Favourite Xbox Game Pass Addition In July 2026?
• Microsoft confirms it will make Windows 11 run better on PCs with 8GB RAM: Promises continued focus on fixing Windows' biggest issues this year
• Massive Fallout: New Vegas mod Fallout: New California hits GOG, offering another way to get some "proper, story-driven Fallout" in your belly
• In happier times, Sony was courting PC gamers with lavish magazine ads for its 'most popular CD-ROM titles'
• Here’s A Chance To Get Ghostwire: Tokyo And Two Other Games For $5
• Guide: Last Chance To Grab These 88 Switch 1 & 2 Games In Nintendo's eShop Summer Sale (Europe)
• Guide: All PS Plus Games Available Now
• A free new Batman game just dropped on Amazon

2026-07-30 2 stories

• Black Ops 2 Update Improves PS5 Zombies Hosting and Performance
• Apple hits back at UK regulator’s attempt to open up the App Store