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Collected: 22
Highlights: 16
Window: past 3 days
🖥 PC & Steam 8 items
01 PCChristopher Nolan celebrates the success of Backrooms and believes younger generations are actively rejecting AI-generated content with immediate and harsh judgment. 02 PCA retrospective look at the Jindosh Lock puzzle in Dishonored 2, exploring its challenging and frustrating lock-picking mechanics. 03 PCPC Gamer highlights nine video game soundtracks from 2026 that have defined the year so far with exceptional musical compositions. 04 PCAn analyst compares Sony's shift to all-digital console releases to the death of PC disc drives, noting consumer acceptance of digital-only distribution. 05 PCThe creator of Esoteric Ebb, described as 2026's best RPG with Disco Elysium aesthetics and Deus Ex inspiration, discusses his influences and future first-person game ambitions. 06 PCAn indie developer reports having to refund 55,000 sales due to Steam's two-hour refund policy, claiming the system is too easily abused by players. 07 PCA fan-made native port of Donkey Kong 64 is in development for PC, featuring graphical improvements and enhancements over the original. 08 PCA new open-world survival-crafting game combines Rust mechanics with Palworld's visual style and Project Zomboid's enemy systems.
🎮 Console 4 items
09 ConsoleActivision confirms that Call of Duty: Black Ops 1 and 2 ports support crossplay functionality between PS4 and PS5 following player confusion. 10 ConsoleNintendo Switch 2 users have limited-time access to purchase first-party official accessories at their lowest prices to date. 11 ConsoleA meta tier list ranks the best weapons in Call of Duty: Black Ops 2 multiplayer to help players choose optimal loadouts. 12 ConsoleIGN covers today's best deals including RayNeo Air 4 Pro AR glasses, Nintendo Switch 2 camera, and Apple AirPods Pro 3.
📱 Mobile 0 items
🎨 Indie 2 items
13 IndieMortal Shell 2, the sequel to the underrated 2020 soulslike, receives an official announcement with an August 20 release date. 14 IndieA guide explains how to obtain and utilize Hardwood in Palworld Version 1.0 for crafting new items.
🏢 Industry 1 items
15 IndustryZeniMax Online Studios reports it has returned to the same size it was 10 years ago following Xbox layoffs, echoing similar statements from id Software.
🏆 Esports & Events 1 items
16 EsportsSummer Games Done Quick 2026 concludes successfully, raising $2.4 million for Doctors Without Borders/Médecins Sans Frontières.
📝 Daily Summary
This week's digest spans major gaming news including Call of Duty crossplay confirmations on PlayStation platforms and Nintendo Switch 2 accessory deals across console gaming. Industry impact continues with studio layoffs affecting developers like ZeniMax Online, while PC gaming sees discussions around digital distribution acceptance and Steam refund policy abuse. Entertainment crossovers are highlighted with Marvel teases for Spider-Man appearances and Avengers concept art reveals, while fundraising efforts like Summer Games Done Quick demonstrate the gaming community's charitable commitment.
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