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The Maw: what’s new in PC games this week?Black Myth: Wukong, Concord and Tactical Breach Wizards are the biggunsLive
Black Myth: Wukong, Concord and Tactical Breach Wizards are the bigguns
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New week, same old terror of that cyclopean glutton known as the Maw emerging from its cosmic bolthole and swallowing the entirety of Devon. As ever, we have a way of thwarting the Maw’s advance, and it’s… pasta sauce? Graham, why is there pasta sauce in the Trello? Have Ziff Davis subfranchised us to Dolmio? Oh, I’m sorry! That’s just my shopping list. What I meant to say was: new video games! Video games (PC games, specifically) are the only thing that can preoccupy the Maw, the only thing newsworthy enough to distract it from the tempting clifftop maisonettes of Torquay. Let’s see what the week has in store for us, eh.
Monday 19th August is a quieter one, but my eye is drawn to the early access launch ofCybercorp, a top-down looter-shooter that might amuse fans of The Ascent. Tuesday 20th August isBlack Myth WukongDay, but you might also be keen on misfit words-are-weapons roadtripDustborn. On Wednesday 21st August, a balance of the airily winsome, the sorrowfully puzzling and the seductively monstrous in the shape ofMika And The Witch’s Mountain,Sunset HillsandMy Lovely Empress. On Thursday 22nd August, it’s all about spells of defenestration inTactical Breach Wizards. And on Friday 23rd August, it’s all about heroes shooting heroes in Sony’sConcord.
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13:19 pmAugust 26 2024FISH TANK HOLIDAY MONDAY
08:07 amAugust 23 2024FRYDAY
08:12 amAugust 22 2024LASIOGNATHUS AMPHIRHAMPHURSDAY
08:14 amAugust 21 2024ANENOMEDNESDAY
08:01 amAugust 20 2024BLUE FIN TUESDAY
07:52 amAugust 19 2024SALMONDAY
13:19 pmUTCFISH TANK HOLIDAY MONDAYSilence, Maw
FISH TANK HOLIDAY MONDAYSilence, Maw
FISH TANK HOLIDAY MONDAY
09:12 amUTCQuick update to let non-UK people know that today, 26th August 2024, is a UK bank holiday. As such, there won’t be many site updates, though there’s always time for someMetal Gear.
Quick update to let non-UK people know that today, 26th August 2024, is a UK bank holiday. As such, there won’t be many site updates, though there’s always time for someMetal Gear.
14:54 pmUTCHere’s an extended gameplay look at classic survival horror homage Tormented Souls 2.To see this content please enable targeting cookies.Manage cookie settings
Here’s an extended gameplay look at classic survival horror homage Tormented Souls 2.To see this content please enable targeting cookies.Manage cookie settings
Here’s an extended gameplay look at classic survival horror homage Tormented Souls 2.
To see this content please enable targeting cookies.Manage cookie settings
08:42 amUTCDarkest Dungeon 2 now has official mod support - find it on thedark side of the Mountain.
Darkest Dungeon 2 now has official mod support - find it on thedark side of the Mountain.
08:35 amUTCEverspace 2 is getting new, monstrous DLC.The Titans expansionadds an interstellar Leviathan creature and a monstrous Dreadnought vessel.
Everspace 2 is getting new, monstrous DLC.The Titans expansionadds an interstellar Leviathan creature and a monstrous Dreadnought vessel.
08:33 amUTCSomebody’s making an open world medieval zombie survival game calledGod Save Birmingham. Anybody here from Birmingham?
Somebody’s making an open world medieval zombie survival game calledGod Save Birmingham. Anybody here from Birmingham?
Somebody’s making an open world medieval zombie survival game calledGod Save Birmingham. Anybody here from Birmingham?
08:21 amUTCJourney To A Savage Planet hath spawned a sequel, Revenge Of The Savage Planet. Is this one of those “mountain coming to Muhammad” scenarios?Revenge of the Savage Planet | Official Reveal TrailerWatch on YouTube
Journey To A Savage Planet hath spawned a sequel, Revenge Of The Savage Planet. Is this one of those “mountain coming to Muhammad” scenarios?Revenge of the Savage Planet | Official Reveal TrailerWatch on YouTube
Journey To A Savage Planet hath spawned a sequel, Revenge Of The Savage Planet. Is this one of those “mountain coming to Muhammad” scenarios?Revenge of the Savage Planet | Official Reveal TrailerWatch on YouTube
Revenge of the Savage Planet | Official Reveal TrailerWatch on YouTube
Revenge of the Savage Planet | Official Reveal Trailer
08:19 amUTCSquirrel With A Gun got a new release trailer. I’m rooting for it,but I have my doubts.SQUIRREL WITH A GUN Gameplay Trailer 4K (2024)Watch on YouTube
Squirrel With A Gun got a new release trailer. I’m rooting for it,but I have my doubts.SQUIRREL WITH A GUN Gameplay Trailer 4K (2024)Watch on YouTube
Squirrel With A Gun got a new release trailer. I’m rooting for it,but I have my doubts.
SQUIRREL WITH A GUN Gameplay Trailer 4K (2024)Watch on YouTube
SQUIRREL WITH A GUN Gameplay Trailer 4K (2024)
08:15 amUTCThe Silent Hill 2 remake will be around twice as long as the original,according toBloober Team’s Mateusz Lenart.
The Silent Hill 2 remake will be around twice as long as the original,according toBloober Team’s Mateusz Lenart.
08:12 amUTCAmazon games are still “trying to find the hook” for their Lord Of The Rings MMO, via page real estate enjoyerIan Games.
Amazon games are still “trying to find the hook” for their Lord Of The Rings MMO, via page real estate enjoyerIan Games.
08:10 amUTCHere bea new Heroes Of Might & Magic game. It’s from them what did Iratus.
Here bea new Heroes Of Might & Magic game. It’s from them what did Iratus.
08:09 amUTCThe Callisto Protocol series is back as roguelike [REDACTED]. Yes, that’s what they’re calling it.
The Callisto Protocol series is back as roguelike [REDACTED]. Yes, that’s what they’re calling it.
The Callisto Protocol series is back as roguelike [REDACTED]. Yes, that’s what they’re calling it.
08:07 amUTCFRYDAYSpent half-an-hour this morning trying to make a Friday pun out of “Freiberg’s Peacock Cichlid”. Fish Week was a terrible mistake. Thank goodness it’s almost over. FEED THE MAW.
FRYDAYSpent half-an-hour this morning trying to make a Friday pun out of “Freiberg’s Peacock Cichlid”. Fish Week was a terrible mistake. Thank goodness it’s almost over. FEED THE MAW.
FRYDAY
08:35 amUTCA new trailer for “creepypasta-inspired co-op anomaly-hunting game” Phantom Line.Phantom Line Gameplay Overview - Future Games Show Gamescom 2024Watch on YouTube
A new trailer for “creepypasta-inspired co-op anomaly-hunting game” Phantom Line.Phantom Line Gameplay Overview - Future Games Show Gamescom 2024Watch on YouTube
A new trailer for “creepypasta-inspired co-op anomaly-hunting game” Phantom Line.
Phantom Line Gameplay Overview - Future Games Show Gamescom 2024Watch on YouTube
Phantom Line Gameplay Overview - Future Games Show Gamescom 2024
The Stone of Madness - Story Trailer | Gamescom 2024Watch on YouTube
The Stone of Madness - Story Trailer | Gamescom 2024
08:30 amUTCUnravel’s creators are making a…Scandinavian parkour mouse game?Hela - gamescom 2024 TrailerWatch on YouTube
Unravel’s creators are making a…Scandinavian parkour mouse game?Hela - gamescom 2024 TrailerWatch on YouTube
Hela - gamescom 2024 TrailerWatch on YouTube
Hela - gamescom 2024 Trailer
08:27 amUTCFood truck cook-and-forage ‘em up Fruitbus will release on 28th October. Kaanliked this one.
Food truck cook-and-forage ‘em up Fruitbus will release on 28th October. Kaanliked this one.
08:24 amUTCMaui the Shapeshifteris a “hand-painted 2D open world Metroidvania” starring a Polynesian demigod.
Maui the Shapeshifteris a “hand-painted 2D open world Metroidvania” starring a Polynesian demigod.
08:21 amUTCLynked: Banner Of The Sparkis 1) just announced, and 2) a co-optional top-down brawler with a robot town-building element.
Lynked: Banner Of The Sparkis 1) just announced, and 2) a co-optional top-down brawler with a robot town-building element.
08:19 amUTCBucolic fantasy business simTavern Keeperlaunches in early access on 5th November.
Bucolic fantasy business simTavern Keeperlaunches in early access on 5th November.
08:16 amUTCIf I was to live a thousand years, I still would not have predicted a Mars Attacks themepark manager called Mars Attracts. And yet…Mars Attracts - Official Announcement Trailer | gamescom 2024Watch on YouTube
If I was to live a thousand years, I still would not have predicted a Mars Attacks themepark manager called Mars Attracts. And yet…Mars Attracts - Official Announcement Trailer | gamescom 2024Watch on YouTube
If I was to live a thousand years, I still would not have predicted a Mars Attacks themepark manager called Mars Attracts. And yet…
Mars Attracts - Official Announcement Trailer | gamescom 2024Watch on YouTube
Mars Attracts - Official Announcement Trailer | gamescom 2024
08:15 amUTCThe Wilmot’s Warehouse dev is back withWilmot Works It Out, “a puzzle building game about completing beautiful images and using them to decorate the walls of your house.” The Wimotverse goes from strength to strength.
The Wilmot’s Warehouse dev is back withWilmot Works It Out, “a puzzle building game about completing beautiful images and using them to decorate the walls of your house.” The Wimotverse goes from strength to strength.
LASIOGNATHUS AMPHIRHAMPHURSDAY
17:04 pmUTCCupiclaw looks neat.
Cupiclaw looks neat.
Cupiclaw looks neat.
17:02 pmUTCBioWare haveblogged about PC-specific Dragon Age: The Veilguard graphics features and controller options.
BioWare haveblogged about PC-specific Dragon Age: The Veilguard graphics features and controller options.
11:40 amUTCOh hey, a piratey CRPG! I’m sure there are others but I’m struggling to think of one. I suppose Deadfire was reasonably piratey. Yar!Flint: Treasure of Oblivion - ESRB Story TrailerWatch on YouTube
Oh hey, a piratey CRPG! I’m sure there are others but I’m struggling to think of one. I suppose Deadfire was reasonably piratey. Yar!Flint: Treasure of Oblivion - ESRB Story TrailerWatch on YouTube
Oh hey, a piratey CRPG! I’m sure there are others but I’m struggling to think of one. I suppose Deadfire was reasonably piratey. Yar!
Flint: Treasure of Oblivion - ESRB Story TrailerWatch on YouTube
Flint: Treasure of Oblivion - ESRB Story Trailer
11:22 amUTCMissed this one last night. Supermassive’s Little Nightmares 3 got another trailer. The new custodians of the series are going in a co-op direction with this one.Little Nightmares III – Friendship TrailerWatch on YouTube
Missed this one last night. Supermassive’s Little Nightmares 3 got another trailer. The new custodians of the series are going in a co-op direction with this one.Little Nightmares III – Friendship TrailerWatch on YouTube
Missed this one last night. Supermassive’s Little Nightmares 3 got another trailer. The new custodians of the series are going in a co-op direction with this one.
Little Nightmares III – Friendship TrailerWatch on YouTube
Little Nightmares III – Friendship Trailer
08:57 amUTCLooking For Fael is about being stuck in an infinite maze of flats, but on the upside, you do get a Game Boy Advance SP.Looking for Fael | Jeux Vidéo | Bande Annonce | ARTEWatch on YouTube
Looking For Fael is about being stuck in an infinite maze of flats, but on the upside, you do get a Game Boy Advance SP.Looking for Fael | Jeux Vidéo | Bande Annonce | ARTEWatch on YouTube
Looking For Fael is about being stuck in an infinite maze of flats, but on the upside, you do get a Game Boy Advance SP.
Looking for Fael | Jeux Vidéo | Bande Annonce | ARTEWatch on YouTube
Looking for Fael | Jeux Vidéo | Bande Annonce | ARTE
08:51 amUTCTribe Nineis a free-to-play cyberpunky party-based RPG from some of the people behind Danganronpa. It’s got a mix of 3D and sprite-based graphics, and seems quite swanky- but ware ye, ware ye the prospect of in-game purchases.
Tribe Nineis a free-to-play cyberpunky party-based RPG from some of the people behind Danganronpa. It’s got a mix of 3D and sprite-based graphics, and seems quite swanky- but ware ye, ware ye the prospect of in-game purchases.
Tribe Nineis a free-to-play cyberpunky party-based RPG from some of the people behind Danganronpa. It’s got a mix of 3D and sprite-based graphics, and seems quite swanky- but ware ye, ware ye the prospect of in-game purchases.
08:45 amUTCHyper Light Breaker’s early access release has been delayed to early 2025.
Hyper Light Breaker’s early access release has been delayed to early 2025.
08:25 amUTCOverwatch wannabe Marvel Rivalswill launch on December 6thand all the heroes will be free with no unlocking process, “ensuring every player can fully immerse themselves in the experience of becoming their favorite Super Hero without any barriers”. Nuh nuh, in your face, Blizzard.
Overwatch wannabe Marvel Rivalswill launch on December 6thand all the heroes will be free with no unlocking process, “ensuring every player can fully immerse themselves in the experience of becoming their favorite Super Hero without any barriers”. Nuh nuh, in your face, Blizzard.
08:22 amUTCTitan Quest 2 goes into early access at some point in winter 2024/2025, say THQ Nordic.
Titan Quest 2 goes into early access at some point in winter 2024/2025, say THQ Nordic.
08:14 amUTCANENOMEDNESDAYI didn’t start this fish pun arms race, but I will gladly indugle. FEED IT
ANENOMEDNESDAYI didn’t start this fish pun arms race, but I will gladly indugle. FEED IT
ANENOMEDNESDAY
21:12 pmUTCGamescom 2024’s Opening Night Live is done and dusted. Snap verdicts around the Treehouse are that it was a bit of a washout. Still, at least Starfield players have a new buggy for their troubles. You can find all our Gamescom coveragehere.
Gamescom 2024’s Opening Night Live is done and dusted. Snap verdicts around the Treehouse are that it was a bit of a washout. Still, at least Starfield players have a new buggy for their troubles. You can find all our Gamescom coveragehere.
15:35 pmUTCIf it seems quiet on RPS right now, that’s because we’re all lying in trenches wearing ultraviolet goggles, waiting for the Gamescom Opening Night Live stream at 7pm UK, 8pm CET, 11am PT and 2pm ET. Here’s the embed. Beware the Coming of News.gamescom Opening Night Live 2024Watch on YouTube
If it seems quiet on RPS right now, that’s because we’re all lying in trenches wearing ultraviolet goggles, waiting for the Gamescom Opening Night Live stream at 7pm UK, 8pm CET, 11am PT and 2pm ET. Here’s the embed. Beware the Coming of News.gamescom Opening Night Live 2024Watch on YouTube
If it seems quiet on RPS right now, that’s because we’re all lying in trenches wearing ultraviolet goggles, waiting for the Gamescom Opening Night Live stream at 7pm UK, 8pm CET, 11am PT and 2pm ET. Here’s the embed. Beware the Coming of News.
gamescom Opening Night Live 2024Watch on YouTube
gamescom Opening Night Live 2024
Crimson Desert - White Horn Boss Battle Gameplay | gamescom 2024Watch on YouTube
Crimson Desert - White Horn Boss Battle Gameplay | gamescom 2024
08:10 amUTCIf you miss Skies Of Arcadia, you might like the vibe of Sky Oceans: Wings For Hire, out 10th October on Steam, EGS and GOG.Sky Oceans: Wings for Hire | Release Date Announcement TrailerWatch on YouTube
If you miss Skies Of Arcadia, you might like the vibe of Sky Oceans: Wings For Hire, out 10th October on Steam, EGS and GOG.Sky Oceans: Wings for Hire | Release Date Announcement TrailerWatch on YouTube
If you miss Skies Of Arcadia, you might like the vibe of Sky Oceans: Wings For Hire, out 10th October on Steam, EGS and GOG.
Sky Oceans: Wings for Hire | Release Date Announcement TrailerWatch on YouTube
Sky Oceans: Wings for Hire | Release Date Announcement Trailer
08:07 amUTCBlack Myth: Wukong is going down a storm on Steam, attracting over 1.44 million concurrent players within hours of release according toSteamDB. That’s the fourth highest all-time peak after Counter-Strike, Palworld and PUBG.
Black Myth: Wukong is going down a storm on Steam, attracting over 1.44 million concurrent players within hours of release according toSteamDB. That’s the fourth highest all-time peak after Counter-Strike, Palworld and PUBG.
08:05 amUTCElder Scrolls Online hasa new patchthat expands the Infinite Archive PVE area and, more importantly, adds “Home Tour” functionality to the Housing System, letting players tag and recommend each other’s dwellings. It’s Hack My Home, but with actual hacking implements.
Elder Scrolls Online hasa new patchthat expands the Infinite Archive PVE area and, more importantly, adds “Home Tour” functionality to the Housing System, letting players tag and recommend each other’s dwellings. It’s Hack My Home, but with actual hacking implements.
08:01 amUTCBLUE FIN TUESDAYThat one’s from Nic. I have stolen his catch. Plenty more fish in the sea tho. FEED THE MAW.
BLUE FIN TUESDAYThat one’s from Nic. I have stolen his catch. Plenty more fish in the sea tho. FEED THE MAW.
BLUE FIN TUESDAY
13:15 pmUTCHere’s a new trailer for the Commandos Origins reboot.Commandos: Origins | Gameplay Trailer (UK)Watch on YouTube
Here’s a new trailer for the Commandos Origins reboot.Commandos: Origins | Gameplay Trailer (UK)Watch on YouTube
Here’s a new trailer for the Commandos Origins reboot.
Commandos: Origins | Gameplay Trailer (UK)Watch on YouTube
Commandos: Origins | Gameplay Trailer (UK)
09:47 amUTCActivision sent a cease and desist order to the makers of the H2M because theydidn’t want it messing with Black Ops 6 sales, reckons the mod’s maker
Activision sent a cease and desist order to the makers of the H2M because theydidn’t want it messing with Black Ops 6 sales, reckons the mod’s maker
Activision sent a cease and desist order to the makers of the H2M because theydidn’t want it messing with Black Ops 6 sales, reckons the mod’s maker
09:06 amUTCThe final Dead Cells update is out.Dead Cells: The End is NearWatch on YouTube
The final Dead Cells update is out.Dead Cells: The End is NearWatch on YouTube
The final Dead Cells update is out.
Dead Cells: The End is NearWatch on YouTube
Dead Cells: The End is Near
08:14 amUTCPeople have discovered that cult-classic RPG Omori can be used as a browser, viaAutomaton West.
People have discovered that cult-classic RPG Omori can be used as a browser, viaAutomaton West.
08:13 amUTCYesterday’s Dual Blades showcase marks all 14 of Monster Hunter Wilds’ weapons now having previews on the game’s official channel. I am once again reminding you that ranged weapons are for traitors and cowards.Monster Hunter Wilds: Dual Blades | Weapon OverviewWatch on YouTube
Yesterday’s Dual Blades showcase marks all 14 of Monster Hunter Wilds’ weapons now having previews on the game’s official channel. I am once again reminding you that ranged weapons are for traitors and cowards.Monster Hunter Wilds: Dual Blades | Weapon OverviewWatch on YouTube
Yesterday’s Dual Blades showcase marks all 14 of Monster Hunter Wilds' weapons now having previews on the game’s official channel. I am once again reminding you that ranged weapons are for traitors and cowards.
Monster Hunter Wilds: Dual Blades | Weapon OverviewWatch on YouTube
Monster Hunter Wilds: Dual Blades | Weapon Overview
08:10 amUTC"Liminalcore"is a term now, apparently, and it comes with ballpits.
“Liminalcore"is a term now, apparently, and it comes with ballpits.
“Liminalcore"is a term now, apparently, and it comes with ballpits.
08:10 amUTCStar Wars Outlaws has a new PC trailer with some settings bits in it, plus some PC specs infohere.[ESRB] Star Wars Outlaws: Official PC Gameplay TrailerWatch on YouTube
Star Wars Outlaws has a new PC trailer with some settings bits in it, plus some PC specs infohere.[ESRB] Star Wars Outlaws: Official PC Gameplay TrailerWatch on YouTube
Star Wars Outlaws has a new PC trailer with some settings bits in it, plus some PC specs infohere.
[ESRB] Star Wars Outlaws: Official PC Gameplay TrailerWatch on YouTube
[ESRB] Star Wars Outlaws: Official PC Gameplay Trailer
08:06 amUTCA new story trailer for Silent Hill 2’s remake. I should have a full preview of that up later today.Silent Hill 2 - Story Trailer | PS5 GamesWatch on YouTube
A new story trailer for Silent Hill 2’s remake. I should have a full preview of that up later today.Silent Hill 2 - Story Trailer | PS5 GamesWatch on YouTube
A new story trailer for Silent Hill 2’s remake. I should have a full preview of that up later today.
Silent Hill 2 - Story Trailer | PS5 GamesWatch on YouTube
Silent Hill 2 - Story Trailer | PS5 Games
08:04 amUTCForbesandVideoGamesSIreport that Black Myth: Wukong co-publishers Hero Games sent streamers a mail with some “Do’s & Dont’s”, asking them not to include “feminist propaganda”, discussion of the Chinese government or “trigger words” such as “Covid-19”. Hoo boy. The document isn’t an NDA and we haven’t received anything like that ourselves.
ForbesandVideoGamesSIreport that Black Myth: Wukong co-publishers Hero Games sent streamers a mail with some “Do’s & Dont’s”, asking them not to include “feminist propaganda”, discussion of the Chinese government or “trigger words” such as “Covid-19”. Hoo boy. The document isn’t an NDA and we haven’t received anything like that ourselves.
ForbesandVideoGamesSIreport that Black Myth: Wukong co-publishers Hero Games sent streamers a mail with some “Do’s & Dont’s”, asking them not to include “feminist propaganda”, discussion of the Chinese government or “trigger words” such as “Covid-19”. Hoo boy. The document isn’t an NDA and we haven’t received anything like that ourselves.
07:56 amUTCI snuck in early and wrote up a quick piece onwhy oh why Bloober aren’t remaking Silent Hill 1 before remaking Silent Hill 2.
I snuck in early and wrote up a quick piece onwhy oh why Bloober aren’t remaking Silent Hill 1 before remaking Silent Hill 2.
I snuck in early and wrote up a quick piece onwhy oh why Bloober aren’t remaking Silent Hill 1 before remaking Silent Hill 2.
07:52 amUTCSALMONDAYYes, this week the days are fish-themed. It will all make sense in hindsight, I hope. FEED THE MAW.
SALMONDAYYes, this week the days are fish-themed. It will all make sense in hindsight, I hope. FEED THE MAW.
SALMONDAY
