Games

gamesrelease 1 sources · Aug 28

Once Human Launches on PS5 and Xbox Series X|S

The console release brings the PC and mobile survival hit to a wider audience with cross-play and cross-progression, while the October Forbidden Island update expands the game on all platforms at once.

4Gamer.net
gamesevent 1 sources · Aug 28

itch.io Showcase Opens Submissions for Q4 2026 Event

The showcase gives indie developers a free, open stage to present their games on itch.io, with selection prioritizing trailers and exclusive footage shown for the first time.

4Gamer.net
gamesannouncement 2 sources · Aug 28

Stuntman: Hollywood Adds Jurassic World Stage

The Jurassic World stage shows Saber Interactive expanding beyond the car-focused stunt scenes of Fast & Furious into creature-driven set pieces, broadening the game's action vocabulary.

4Gamer.net, Game Spark
gamesevent 1 sources · Aug 28

Gamescom Dev Opens in Cologne as Europe's B2B Developer Conference

The opening session made the case that Europe's large-scale in-house AAA development model has plateaued, with zero AAA-level projects announced from Europe this year, as smaller studios and freelance senior talent form a decentralized ecosystem.

4Gamer.net
games 1 sources · Aug 28

Pokemon GO Hits 800 Million Downloads and $9 Billion in 10 Years

Sensor Tower's data confirms Japan and the U.S. as the two dominant Pokemon GO markets, together accounting for over 65% of total revenue, with Japan's high revenue per download showing the country's outsized spending despite fewer downloads.

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gamesrelease 3 sources · Aug 28

Knights of Fiona VR Action RPG Sets September 4 Release

The open beta's participation and cross-platform co-op validated the game's vision for producer Mikami, and the free-to-start model with a paid Story Pass represents a specific pricing strategy for VR action RPGs on Meta Quest and Steam VR.

4Gamer.net, PANORA
games 1 sources · Aug 28

AG.AL Wins Esports World Cup 2026 Club Championship

AG.AL denied Team Falcons a third straight Club Championship after Gwen's win in the final week's discipline, and the event's viewership grew 13% year on year to 850 million.

4Gamer.net