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007 First Light Celebrates 4 Million Units Sold with Its First-Ever Discount

IO Interactive, the independent video game developer and publisher behind the HITMAN franchise, and Amazon MGM Studios celebrated 007 First Light surpassing 4 million units sold in its first three months, making it one of 2026’s fastest-selling games. To mark the milestone, 007 First Light is now 20% off, the game’s first-ever discount.

IO Interactive will continue to expand 007 First Light throughout Year One, with regular Tactical Simulation updates across iconic locations including Kensington’s Workshop, Slovakia’s mountain slopes, Mauritania’s black market, and Vietnam’s luxury resort, The Pearl, plus new gadgets, weapons, cosmetics, leaderboard challenges, and an exploration of New Game+ for replayability.

007 First Light is available now, on PlayStation®5, Xbox Series X|S, on Amazon.com, as well as for PC on Steam and Epic Games Store, as well as at key retailers. A Nintendo Switch 2 version will follow later this Summer 2026. 007 First Light is available in Standard, Deluxe, Collector’s, and Legacy Editions. More details can be found at https://ioi.dk/007firstlightgame.

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John Carpenter’s Toxic Commando Unleashes Free Retrieva Update on PC & Consoles

Saber Interactive and Focus Entertainment are thrilled to announce the release of the second major update for John Carpenter’s Toxic Commando, the “Retrieval” update, now available on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam and the Epic Games Store. Free for all players today, this update brings a new mode for the most seasoned soldiers: collect relics and reach an extraction point before hordes of zombies get to you!

New mode, new nightmares

Retrieval Mode opens up new ways to play for everyone: pick a map, collect relics, and reach an extraction point before hordes of zombies catch up to you. But move fast, or you’ll draw the attention of the Sludge, who wants you dead. The new mode is currently playable on four maps: Church of the Damned, High Octane, Impasse, and Demon Bait.

Alongside the new mode, the Retrieval Update includes several gameplay additions:

  • New zombies to fight – Goblins: These small enemies come in groups, attack the same target, and can revive each other as long as one of the three remains alive.
  • Four new ways to purge the zombie invasion: New weapons and tools include the Le Clairon assault rifle, the Flamethrower, the Thunderstick, and the Saw Trap, which tears the infected apart.
  • A batch of upgrades for day-to-day missions: New fixes and updates have been implemented, including the ability to dash, Trials Season 2, PC local servers, plus vehicle and bot improvements.

Embrace the Sludge style

Launching alongside the free update today is the Cosmetic Pack 2 DLC, which is included in the Bloody Season Pass. Players can unlock unique skins and headgear for each character, as well as weapon and vehicle skins, all inspired by the almighty Sludge God. New profile titles and icons are also available to scare the infected away. Or convince them to join your side…

Commando Incoming: Walter Irons Joins Fortnite

The world’s been saved before, but never like this. Walter Irons, one of John Carpenter’s Toxic Commando’s playable characters, is dropping into Fortnite and ready to save the Island, one toxic takedown at a time. Whether he’s defusing threats in his home universe or fighting for survival in Battle Royale, one thing’s clear: saving the world is his specialty. Walter will be available in Fortnite starting September 5 at 8 p.m. EDT / 5 p.m. PDT / 2 a.m. CEST for all owners of John Carpenter’s Toxic Commando on the Epic Games Store.

Hordeguard: Winds of the North Commented Gameplay Trailer

It’s time for a closer look at the blend of tower defense, action-RPG, and strategy genres in Hordeguard: Winds of the North. Publisher Daedalic Entertainment and the two-person developer team of Black Deer Games are proud to showcase their Norse-themed adventure in a brand-new gameplay feature, including commentary directly from the development team. See your Viking hero in action and learn more about the game’s core gameplay loop, morale system, building mechanics, cooperative campaigns, and more by joining the Steam Playtest today!
In Hordeguard: Winds of the North, building your settlement and keeping it standing is the key to victory. As you gather resources and strengthen your defenses, you’ll find that time is your fiercest rival. Hordes of dastardly beasts will descend upon what you’ve created, giving you barely a moment to prepare for the next assault. Balance upgrading your village, progressing your hero, and fighting your enemies to keep the hordes at bay and Valhalla awaiting your arrival just a bit longer.

Key Features:

  • Action Meets Tower Defense: Combine real-time combat, strategic base building, and RPG progression in a Viking survival experience.
  • Build an Unbreakable Settlement: Gather resources, expand your village, and upgrade fortifications to withstand increasingly dangerous enemy waves.
  • Shape Your Viking Hero: Earn experience and unlock upgrade cards that enhance your combat abilities, defenses, and overall strategy.
  • Explore the World of Norse Mythology: Battle relentless hordes of mythical creatures across a harsh world inspired by Viking legend.
  • Fight Together in Local Co-op: Team up with a friend, divide responsibilities, and work together to gather resources, build defenses, and protect your village.

Myst and Riven Remake Physical Editions Coming to PC and Console Later This Year

Limited Run Games, a premium publisher of physical games, in collaboration with Cyan Worlds, announced today that modern remakes of two beloved puzzle adventure titles are heading back to PC and Console later this year, as Myst and Riven receive all-new physical releases for a fresh generation of adventurers to experience.

A landmark game which quickly secured iconic status upon its initial release in 1993, Myst invites players to a starkly beautiful island, eerily tinged with mystery and shrouded in intrigue. Players journey to Myst Island and other stunning, long-dormant locations – called “Ages”- and begin to unravel the mystery they have been thrust into.

With each new puzzle solved, players reveal the engrossing backstory and find they’re playing a key role in an epic story whose ending has not yet been written.

One of the most influential video games ever made, Myst has already been enjoyed by more than six million gamers and its modern remake now arrives via a physical edition for gamers to treasure on PlayStation®5, XBOX One, XBOX Series and PC.

Arriving in two physical versions, gamers can choose between Standard or Collector’s Editions:

Myst Standard Edition – MSRP: $39.99 / €44.95 / £40.00 / $CAD 56.99  MSRP – PlayStation 5, XBOX One / XBOX Series X

  • Game Case
  • Game Disc
  • 8 Page Booklet

Myst Big Box Edition – MSRP: $64.99 / €71.95 / £65.00 / $CAD 91.99  – PC, PlayStation 5, XBOX One / XBOX Series X

  • Big Box PC Packaging
  • Standard Edition of the Game*
  • Soundtrack CD
  • 12” x 16” Double Sided Poster

*PC version contains a digital Steam key in box in lieu of disc.

In Riven, players travel to a beautiful and mysterious world on the verge of collapse. Explore this mysterious place, solve its puzzles, reveal its mysteries, make a daring rescue, and escape. Riven takes players on a journey through dense jungles, awe-inspiring caverns, and monolithic structures, where they will explore a world bent to the whims of a man who sees himself as a god, and where every corner will immerse you in an otherworldly adventure.

With complex puzzles, incredible visuals and a gripping story, Riven is rightly hailed as a worthy sequel to the original masterpiece, and remains a firm favorite with adventure gamers to this day.

Once again, the modern remake of Riven arrives via two physical versions, with gamers having the option to choose between Standard and Collector’s Editions:

Riven Standard Edition – MSRP: $39.99 / €44.95 / £40.00 /  $CAD 56.99 – PlayStation 5, XBOX Series X

  • Game Case
  • Game Disc
  • 8 Page Booklet

Riven Big Box Edition – MSRP: $64.99 / €71.95 / £65.00 / $CAD 91.99  –  PC, PlayStation 5, XBOX Series X, PC

  • Big Box PC Packaging
  • Standard Edition of the Game*
  • Soundtrack CD
  • 12” x 16” Double Sided Poster

*PC version contains a digital Steam key in box in lieu of disc.

Seafarer the Ship Sim Consoles Release Date Trailer

astragon is pleased to announce that Seafarer: The Ship Sim will leave Steam Early Access on September 24. At the same time, the approachable ship simulation will launch for PlayStation®5 and Xbox Series X|S. Pre-orders for the console versions are available now.

The new Console Announcement Trailer offers a glimpse of what awaits players at sea:

In Seafarer: The Ship Sim, players take the helm of a wide variety of vessels and accept diverse assignments in numerous ports. These include transport jobs, patrol and rescue missions, firefighting operations, and unexpected events at sea. Whether transporting different types of cargo – such as bulk goods, containers, and liquefied gas—between ports or responding to emergency calls as part of the Coast Guard, players will face a wide range of challenges on the open water.

Seafarer: The Ship Sim launched in Steam Early Access on October 7, 2025. Since then, the ship simulation has been continuously expanded with new content and features. Thanks to the recently added cooperative multiplayer mode, up to four players can now set sail together and tackle the many challenges that await them at sea.

Seafarer: The Ship Sim will also launch for PlayStation®5 and Xbox Series X|S on September 24 at a price of $34.99 / 34.99€. Players who pre-order one of the console versions will receive the Voyager Pack at no additional cost. The pack includes two additional ships as well as a selection of cosmetic items that allow players to customize the appearance of their captain.

All Editions and offers of Seafarer: The Ship Sim can be found on the official website.

Seafarer: The Ship Sim is now available for PC in Early Access for $24.99 / ₤20.99 / 24.99€ (SRP) via Steam and Epic Games Store. With the Full Release on September 24, the price will be raised to $29.99 / ₤24.99 / 29.99€.

Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone Second Teaser Trailer Released

HBO has unveiled the official second teaser for the upcoming television adaptation of Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone, setting the eight-episode debut season to premiere Christmas 2026 on HBO and HBO Max.

The inaugural season traces Harry’s journey from life under the stairs with his dismissive Aunt Petunia to the enchanted halls of Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. After receiving his unexpected letter of admission, Harry is thrust into a hidden realm of magic, friendship, and looming danger, ultimately forcing him to confront dark secrets and the most feared wizard of all time.

The production features a massive ensemble cast bringing the wizarding world back to the screen:

  • The Students: Dominic McLaughlin stars as Harry Potter, flanked by Arabella Stanton as Hermione Granger and Alastair Stout as Ron Weasley. The student body includes Lox Pratt (Draco Malfoy), Rory Wilmot (Neville Longbottom), Leo Earley (Seamus Finnigan), Elijah Oshin (Dean Thomas), Alessia Leoni (Parvati Patil), Sienna Moosah (Lavender Brown), Finn Stephens (Vincent Crabbe), and William Nash (Gregory Goyle).
  • The Weasleys & Dursleys: The Weasley clan features Katherine Parkinson (Molly), Tristan Harland (Fred), Gabriel Harland (George), Ruari Spooner (Percy), and Gracie Cochrane (Ginny). Harry’s Muggle guardians are portrayed by Daniel Rigby (Vernon Dursley), Bel Powley (Petunia Dursley), and Amos Kitson (Dudley Dursley).
  • Hogwarts Staff & Ministry Figures: John Lithgow steps in as Albus Dumbledore, alongside Janet McTeer as Minerva McGonagall, Paapa Essiedu as Severus Snape, and Nick Frost as Rubeus Hagrid. The faculty and staff are rounded out by Warwick Davis (Filius Flitwick), Sirine Saba (Pomona Sprout), Luke Thallon (Quirinus Quirrell), Paul Whitehouse (Argus Filch), Richard Durden (Cuthbert Binns), Louise Brealey (Rolanda Hooch), and Bríd Brennan (Poppy Pomfrey). Bertie Carvel appears as Cornelius Fudge, Johnny Flynn as Lucius Malfoy, Anton Lesser as Garrick Ollivander, and Leigh Gill as Griphook.

Written and executive produced by Francesca Gardiner, the series is produced for HBO in association with Brontë Film and TV and Warner Bros. Television. Mark Mylod serves as executive producer and directs multiple episodes, joined by executive producers J.K. Rowling, Neil Blair, Ruth Kenley-Letts, and original film franchise producer David Heyman.

Broken Arrow Russian Guard DLC Out Now

As the conflict escalates, a new Russian specialization enters the fight with the arrival of the Russian Guard DLC for Broken Arrow. Players will gain access to a versatile force that combines battle-hardened infantry, modern artillery, advanced air defense systems, and powerful armored formations, opening up new tactical possibilities on the battlefield. This force gives commanders the flexibility to adapt to changing combat conditions and execute a broad range of strategies.

Key Features of the Russian Guard DLC:

New Battlefields

The expansion takes the fight to two all-new locations, each built to test new tactics in different ways. Daugavpils throws players into dense urban combat across a strategically vital border city, where every street and building becomes part of the fight. Coal Mountain is an elevated industrial stronghold where commanding heights and devastating artillery positions turn the battlefield into a deadly test of positioning, coordination, and firepower.

A new Arsenal

Building a fighting force that brings together elite security formations, hardened reserve infantry, specialized units, and battlefield support is possible with this DLC. Players will combine Rosgvardiya, BARS units, Reservists, Spetsnaz Alpha, FSB Snipers, Border Guards, and Spetsnaz Vympel, backed by a formidable arsenal of reconnaissance vehicles, armored transports, heavy artillery, and modern air defense systems. From the front lines to the battlefield’s most critical support roles, every element works together to dominate the fight.

Like the first DLC, Baltic Battalion, this DLC is expands the strategic depth of the game and delivers even more ways to shape the outcome of the conflict, but for the Russian Side

REANIMAL Accolades Trailer Released

While the gaming world turned its attention to gamescom last week, the developers at Tarsier Studios, creators of the critically acclaimed co-op horror game REANIMAL, were attending a completely different event. On 27 August, REANIMAL was awarded the Utmärkt Svensk Form award, presented by His Royal Highness Prince Carl Philip of Sweden.

The award jury shared their reasons for choosing REANIMAL:
“Through a consistent and deeply accomplished approach to environmental storytelling, atmosphere and interactive design, the project expands the unique possibilities of video games as an artistic medium. With exceptional precision, players are invited to explore, interpret and construct meaning. REANIMAL receives the Excellent Swedish Design Award 2026 for its innovative work in visual expression, storytelling and interactive design.”

The studio was humbled to receive such a prestigious award:
“For our studio and games to be recognised by an organisation as prestigious as Svensk Form is truly meaningful to us”, says Oliver Merlöv, CEO at Tarsier Studios. “We are honoured to contribute to putting Sweden on the cultural map by making games that we love and are passionate about. At Tarsier, we are all game developers but we all approach our work in different ways and with different sources of inspiration. It is this creative blend that I believe creates something unique and memorable that resonates with players around the world.”

REANIMAL has not only won several awards but also the hearts of millions of players, earning widespread praise from the press, content creators, and gamers around the globe. REANIMAL: The Prisoner, the first chapter in the three-part Expanded World DLC campaign, is now available.

Teardown Multiplayer Update Comes to PS5 and XSX Sept. 15

Get your gang together! Tuxedo Labs is thrilled to today announce that Teardown’s hit multiplayer update will arrive on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S on September 15. The biggest update yet for consoles, Teardown’s multiplayer adds the opportunity to heist together in the original base game’s campaign in co-op and go head-to-head in hundreds of dev- and community-made multiplayer game modes. Plus, Mod Pack 6 will drop on the same day, bringing 30 brand-new multiplayer-compatible mods to console players for even more Teardown fun!

The online multiplayer update for consoles will allow up to 12 players to experience the fully destructible world of Teardown together! Play multiplayer classics like Deathmatch, Team Deathmatch, and Capture the Flag, tackle the base game’s campaign in co-op, and get creative (or destructive) together in Sandbox Mode. With the entire base game’s map collection, two new dual-sided arenas, and an expansive library of community-made maps on the other end of your sledgehammer, the possibilities are nearly limitless!

In addition to the game’s core modes, Mod Pack 6 will also release on September 15, introducing 30 multiplayer-specific mods to consoles, such as Prop Hunt, Battle Royale, zombie survival co-op, and more! Alongside those newly curated community creations, several prior Mod Packs will also receive updates, allowing players to enjoy many of their favorite mods with friends.

About Teardown

Winner of multiple awards, including Excellence in Design at the Independent Games Festival, Teardown’s realistic physics and fully destructible, voxel-simulated world give players total freedom to discover unique and emergent gameplay solutions to almost any challenge. Plan and pull off the perfect heists nearly any way you can dream of with an expanding arsenal of tools and vehicles, plus anything else you can get your hands on.

For more Teardown, visit TeardownGame.com, and join the community on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram and Discord to keep up with the latest info.

Exterminauts Gamescom 2026 Reveal Trailer

During today’s Opening Night Live ceremony, Level Infinite and Behaviour Interactive revealed Exterminauts, a brand new third-person co-op PvE shooter coming to PC and consoles. Exterminauts puts players in the steel-toed boots of blue-collar galactic field technicians tackling dangerous alien infestations across hostile off-world worksites. Published by Level Infinite in partnership with TEAM SHOOTER & CREATIVE, a global game publishing team, the title is set to launch in 2027 for PlayStation 5, XBOX Series X|S, and PC.

Set on the scarred alien world of Tian, Exterminauts invites players to become an Exterminaut: a hardened interstellar professional uniquely equipped to exterminate threats, repair critical infrastructure, and respond to crises wherever the job takes them. Players will venture into hostile industrial environments on an alien planet where nature, machinery, and alien life collide, using specialized power tools and teamwork to overcome unpredictable threats in a colorful sci-fi world filled with danger, chaos, and unexpected challenges.

“This is Behaviour’s most ambitious original IP, and it exists at this scale thanks to our partnership with Level Infinite and TEAM SHOOTER & CREATIVE.” said Louis-Pierre Pharand, VP & Executive Producer at Behaviour Interactive. “Our team wanted to make a game about sci-fi blue-collar workers who get the job done even when things go wrong on a galactic scale. TEAM SHOOTER & CREATIVE understood the idea from day one and has backed it ever since. After years in development, we’re proud to finally show Exterminauts to players. Punch In, Clean Up, Get Paid!”

“We’re incredibly excited to partner with Behaviour Interactive on Exterminauts.” said Hakan Hu, Publishing Lead at TEAM SHOOTER & CREATIVE. “The team has brought tremendous creativity and ambition to this original IP, building a distinctive blue-collar sci-fi world around chaotic and highly cooperative gameplay. We’re excited to finally introduce Exterminauts to players and look forward to sharing much more in the months ahead.”

In Exterminauts, players will deploy from their orbiting depot into hazardous worksites, complete high-pressure objectives (and some odd jobs if they have time), and extract before alien encounters spiral out of control. Each successful work order provides resources to improve equipment, upgrade tools, and prepare for increasingly challenging deployments against a diverse range of extraterrestrial threats. With every contract bringing new obstacles and opportunities, players must adapt, collaborate, and push their skills to survive the next dirty job assigned to them.

Key Features of Exterminauts:

  • Blue-Collar Crew – Step into the role of an Exterminaut, a blue-collar galactic pest controller who combines the skills of an exterminator, repairman, and first responder. Players will take on dangerous missions across hostile worksites where teamwork, improvisation and grit are essential to getting the job done.

  • Weaponized Power Tools – Experience a differentiated combat system centered around special firearms inspired by blue-collar tools, including the Ice Gun, Electric Gun, Anti-Gravity Gun and Foam Gun. Players can also use flexible combat actions such as sliding, shooting while sliding, zipline traversal, and rolling, while unleashing powerful Overclock abilities.

  • Hostile Alien Ecosystem – Explore a colorful alien sci-fi world where nature, machinery and monsters collide. Players will encounter diverse alien creatures with unique abilities, mechanics, and weaknesses across environments that blend extraterrestrial elements, including plants, mushrooms, and celestial surroundings, with industrial landscapes and architecture.