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• Boulies EP200 review: $209 budget chair with mesh back and limited adjustments

  The Boulies EP200 is a budget office/gaming chair priced between $209 and $299 that copies higher-end looks with a mesh back, fabric seat and metal frame. It assembles easily and proved comfortable for an average-sized user, but an inspected unit arrived with a small perforation in the back mesh that has not expanded during use. Adjustment options are limited — lumbar moves in/out but not up/down, the lower cushion slides but won’t tilt, the back reclines only partway, the headrest angles, and the arms lift without pivoting — making this a low-cost ergonomic choice that sacrifices fine adjustability and may show quality-control issues.

• Falcons' TeSeS: team wants long-term success, not just a Major

  TeSeS, a member of Falcons, said the squad is "really hungry for more than just a Major" and wants to build something that lasts beyond a single tournament. The comments make clear Falcons are prioritizing a sustained project and competitive continuity over short-term results. That matters because the organization is signaling a commitment to long-term development rather than treating a Major as the sole measure of success.

• MPL Indonesia Season 18 kicks off Aug. 14 — two M8 World spots on the line

  MPL Indonesia Season 18 began on Aug. 14 and runs through November with nine franchise teams competing for the league title. The top two finishers will earn spots at the Mobile Legends M8 World Championship in Turkey. Defending champions Bigetron by Vitality and runners-up ONIC enter as favorites while other teams have made roster changes to challenge them.

• CEVA Logistics breach extends to Pokémon Center shoppers in UK and Germany

  A data breach at logistics firm CEVA Logistics that previously affected Valve Steam hardware customers in Europe has also exposed some Pokémon Center customers in the UK and Germany. CEVA notified Pokémon Center that customers who used its shipping services were impacted. The incident shows the logistics provider compromise exposed customer data across multiple retailers, widening the scope of the breach.

• Five overpowered League Classic builds: AP Master Yi, AP Tristana, Trinity+Statikk Alistar, Crit Gangplank, AP Sion

  League of Legends Classic restores legacy kits, items, runes, and masteries, enabling several recreated early-game power builds. The five highlighted options are AP Master Yi (mid), AP Tristana (mid), Trinity Force + Statikk Shiv Alistar (top), full-crit Gangplank (top), and AP Sion (mid). These builds exploit specific legacy interactions—Alpha Strike + Highlander resets, Explosive Shot+Rocket Jump+Buster Shot as AP damage, a Headbutt-auto attack-speed breakpoint, and Gangplank/Sion legacy kits—making them strong choices on Patch 26.16. The availability of most major early-game items and masteries is what makes these setups viable again.

• Best Destiny 2 Legendary armor sets for PvE utility and survivability

  Legendary armor sets added after Destiny 2's Edge of Fate update include both two-piece and four-piece bonuses. Most set bonuses target a specific weapon type, ability, or subclass, but a handful provide broad utility and survivability that work across PvE activities. Choosing those generalist bonuses helps players build flexible, durable characters without relying on niche equipment.

• Leaked GTA 6 clips show detailed simulation, not a gameplay revolution

  Two short GTA 6 gameplay videos leaked online and were quickly taken down for copyright. One clip shows protagonist Jason shooting basketballs with an in-game shot-tracking system; another shows a car collision, the player killing a delivery driver, and a police pursuit. The footage contains no obvious new core mechanics and instead highlights small, immersive details that point toward a larger, higher-fidelity city. Rockstar has hired GTA roleplaying mod creators and an official GTA 6 gameplay reveal is scheduled for next week.

• Warren Specter retires and urges credit for Epic Mickey's role in Oswald's return

  Veteran developer Warren Specter is retiring after more than 40 years in games and posted on LinkedIn that the Epic Mickey team deserves recognition for reintroducing Oswald the Lucky Rabbit to Disney. Epic Mickey (2010) marked Oswald's first Disney appearance since 1928 and helped reunite Mickey and Oswald; its sequel gave Oswald a Disney voice and developed his love interest Ortensia. The character's return traces back to a 2003 development document that pushed then-Disney chief Bob Iger to recover Oswald in a 2006 deal that traded sportscaster Al Michaels; Oswald is now getting a Disney+ miniseries and the original game received a 2024 remaster. This matters because Specter warns the game's creative contributions risk being forgotten as Hollywood promotes new adaptations.

• Warren Spector retires after 44-year career, plans books, lecturing and consulting

  Warren Spector, lead designer behind Ultima Underworld, System Shock and Deus Ex, announced on LinkedIn that he is retiring from game development after roughly 44 years in the industry. He cited age and health and said he feels he has done what he set out to do, and plans to write books, do lecturing and consulting, and return to playing piano. Spector highlighted that his successes were team efforts and recounted work across tabletop RPGs, board games and large and small digital development teams. His retirement removes a prominent figure in immersive sims and narrative-driven game design from active development.

• Tripwire gives Deceive Inc to players with community servers, mod support

  Tripwire Interactive will release community server tools, a server browser, and mod support for Deceive Inc so players can host and maintain the game's multiplayer after the original developer shut down. Deceive Inc is a 2023 PvP 'Hitman' shooter with a small but passionate player base that risked losing access when developer Sweet Bandits closed in 2024. Tripwire is converting the game's closed-server architecture to be community-hostable to keep the game playable indefinitely, offering an alternative to live-service shutdowns.

• GTA 6 leaker Cyberleek demands apology, vows continued attacks over 'anti-consumerism'

  Cyberleek, the actor behind a major Grand Theft Auto 6 leak, published a manifesto accusing publishers of 'anti-consumer' practices and vowed to continue targeting companies until Rockstar and Take-Two issue public apologies and concrete restitution. The manifesto sets three specific demands on game business practices and says Cyberleek is raising funds for a secret project and referenced a memecoin to finance future actions. Copyright takedown requests have been filed against the leaked GTA 6 files, and the leak arrives about three months before the game's planned release, creating legal and reputational pressure for Rockstar and Take-Two.

• Leaked GTA 6 clips show protagonist Jason, Leonida map and six-star wanted system

  Leaked gameplay clips and map images for Grand Theft Auto 6 appeared online showing the Florida-inspired state of Leonida and scenes starring one protagonist, Jason. The clips include mundane gameplay moments—shooting a basketball outside Jason's waterfront home and a road-rage killing that leads to a police chase—and reveal systems such as a six-star wanted level and a police ID HUD. A group called Cyberleek claimed credit, some reuploads have been removed, Rockstar has not confirmed authenticity, and an official GTA 6 gameplay reveal is scheduled next week on Netflix.

• Shuhei Yoshida urged Clair Obscur devs to drop 'turn-based RPG' label; game sold 8M+

  Former PlayStation head Shuhei Yoshida told Sandfall Interactive at the Busan Indie Connect Festival 2026 not to label Clair Obscur a 'turn-based RPG' so players wouldn't overlook it. The studio instead described its combat as 'reactive turn-based battles'; the game's fights play quickly and reward timed dodges and parries similar to soulslikes. Clair Obscur sold 3.3 million copies in its first month and surpassed eight million copies by April, underlining the commercial impact of its presentation and marketing choices.

• GTA 6 Clips and Map Leak; Leaker Issues Demands as Rockstar Files Takedowns

  Short gameplay clips and a map purportedly from Grand Theft Auto 6 were posted online, and Rockstar issued DMCA takedown requests targeting the material. The leaker, calling themselves Cyberleek, published three "commandments" demanding no digital preorders, no fake single-player DLC, and preservation of single-player content, and threatened additional leaks if ignored. Leaked clips show the playable character Jason playing a basketball minigame with a modified HUD, driving and engaging in combat that attracts police, and a separate map labeled Leonida whose authenticity is unclear. The leak arrives just over a week before an extended GTA 6 showcase on Netflix scheduled for August 27, potentially exposing gameplay ahead of the official presentation.

• Unauthorized GTA 6 clips leak gameplay showing protagonist Jason and police AI

  Multiple unauthorized clips of Grand Theft Auto 6 have appeared online, each roughly one minute long and showing what appear to be early development builds. Footage includes protagonist Jason playing basketball outside his house, driving around Vice City, and interactions with police NPCs. The leaks surfaced days before an exclusive extended look on Netflix and ahead of the game's scheduled November release, revealing gameplay and AI behavior before official previews.

• Xbox to unveil new entry in a Microsoft-owned franchise at Gamescom, developed externally

  Microsoft will announce a new game at Gamescom that is a new entry in an existing Microsoft-owned franchise rather than a new IP. The project will be developed by a studio Microsoft does not own and is explicitly not a new Banjo-Kazooie title. Microsoft is not holding a dedicated Xbox showcase; the reveal could appear during Geoff Keighley's Opening Night Live on August 25 while the Xbox booth will host demos and live broadcasts August 26–27. The announcement matters because it shows Microsoft expanding its owned franchises via external partners ahead of Xbox's 25th anniversary.

• Fired GTA 6 developers ask fans not to boycott and push for legal support

  Thirty-one former Rockstar UK employees who were dismissed on October 30, 2025 say they helped build GTA 6 and are asking fans not to boycott the game but to fund their legal fight. The ex-staff are IWGB union members pursuing claims that Rockstar engaged in union busting and blacklisting; a preliminary tribunal allowed those allegations to proceed and a trial is set for September 10. Rockstar maintains the dismissals were for gross misconduct, including alleged leaks of confidential information, and denies the actions were related to union activity. The former developers are selling custom t-shirts and soliciting monetary support to cover legal costs and aid fired workers.

• Chromite in Palworld: find it on Feybreak Island with a Metal Detector or Smokie

  Chromite spawns underground on Feybreak Island just south of Mount Obsidian and can only be revealed with a Metal Detector or the Smokie pal's partner skill. The Metal Detector auto-scans nearby soil as you explore; Smokie's detection requires crafting and equipping a Smokie's Harness and improving the skill with a Pal Essence Condenser. When Chromite is found a rocky node with a blue beacon appears and must be mined with a pickaxe. Players can also set up a passive Chromite supply by breeding Smokies at a Breeding Farm and hatching their eggs.

• Two GTA 6 gameplay clips and map images leaked online ahead of Aug 27 reveal

  Two gameplay clips and map screenshots for Grand Theft Auto 6 were posted online by an account named "Cyberleek" and have circulated widely. The first minute-long clip shows protagonist Jason Duval at an oceanside house, jumping off a deck, picking up a basketball and gaining 2% "Focus" after sinking a shot; the HUD also shows two cash totals. A second clip shows a player driving a beat-up car, crashing into a delivery truck and attacking the driver. The images include a message claiming the leaks protest Rockstar's decision not to offer a physical GTA 6 release and contain links soliciting money; the leaks appeared days before the official gameplay reveal on August 27.

• PlayStation Plus to Remove 10 Extra/Premium Game Catalog Titles, Including Persona and Toy Story

  Sony will remove ten games from the PlayStation Plus Game Catalog for Extra- and Premium-tier subscribers; the company has not published exact departure dates. The list includes EA Sports Madden NFL 26, Persona 5 Tactica, three Shadowrun releases, two Toy Story games and several tactical-RPGs. Toy Story 2 and Toy Story 3 are being removed ahead of the Toy Story: Retro Roundup compilation launching Oct. 15 on PC and consoles, so subscribers have a limited window to finish these titles.

• Warren Spector, 70, retires after nearly 45-year career; 'Thick as Thieves' halts updates

  Warren Spector announced his retirement from game development at age 70 after a career spanning nearly 45 years and 17 released games. Spector, a founder of the immersive sim genre best known for Deus Ex and Thief, said he no longer finds the same joy in the industry and plans to write books and provide consulting. His final release, Otherside Entertainment’s Thick as Thieves, launched earlier this year, was restructured from PvPvE to single-player/co-op, and will receive no further content updates after underperforming. Spector’s past work includes Epic Mickey, producing Ultima Underworld at Looking Glass, and an abandoned System Shock 3 effort.

• NBA 2K27 overhauls MyCareer and core gameplay ahead of Sept. 4 launch

  NBA 2K27 launches September 4 (August 26 for Deluxe/Ultra editions) with major changes to story mode, gameplay, and core modes. MyCareer gains 'eras' and cooperative play, while MyPlayer now allows female characters in The City. ProPLAY-driven animation updates, a Dynamic Layup Engine, and revamped defensive systems raise the game's offensive and defensive skill ceilings and alter progression systems.

• Control Resonant goes gold — digital Sept 24, disc edition delayed to Oct 15

  Control Resonant has gone gold and will release digitally on September 24 for PC, PS5 and Xbox Series X|S, while the physical disc edition is pushed back to October 15. PS5 players who preorder the digital deluxe edition ($70) get two-day early access; the base digital edition costs $60. The action-RPG puts players in the role of Dylan Faden, removes a parry mechanic to emphasize offensive abilities, and explores themes of trauma and redemption. The staggered release leaves disc buyers waiting amid broader industry shifts away from physical media.

• Woxic struggled with English after international move; team improving communication

  Woxic, the Turkish sniper, found switching to English difficult after joining an international roster and says he initially "forgot the feeling" of speaking the language. The transition hampered early communication, but the team is now starting to get a better handle on English in-game calls. Clear English communication matters because it directly affects coordination and performance in competitive matches.

• Battlefield 6 free week overlaps Modern Warfare 4 beta; Wake Island and Top Gun added

  Battlefield 6 is free to play through August 25 while a major update adds Wake Island, a Top Gun crossover, a new Carrier Strike mode, and several maps. Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 holds a preorder-gated beta August 21–25 that overlaps that free period, with a free, open beta set for August 28–September 1 that expands to Switch 2. The timing matters because both franchises are direct rivals for player attention and purchases; Battlefield 6 finished 2025 as the No. 1 best-selling game in the US while Black Ops 7 posted Call of Duty’s weakest annual sales since 2008.

• Sony CEO Hiroki Totoki: AI Enhances Tools, Humans Will Drive Demand for Art

  Sony CEO Hiroki Totoki believes AI can enhance creativity but cannot replace the human element that draws audiences to film, music and games. Prominent creators including composer Nobuo Uematsu and voice actor Troy Baker reject using generative AI for core creative work. Industry surveys show more than half of Japanese developers are integrating AI into production while around half of respondents in a GDC poll say generative AI is harming the video game industry. Some studios and titles are emphasizing human craftsmanship: Crystal Dynamics confirmed character designs remain fully human-made and games like Mecha Chameleon are praised for deliberate human imperfections.

• The Sinking City 2 shifts to classic survival horror amid Arkham evacuation

  In an early sequence players explore a waterlogged Miskatonic University strewn with toppled shelves and soggy books while a siren blares a final evacuation call for Arkham. The game moves the series away from investigative, puzzle-led play toward a more classic survival-horror approach. That tonal shift changes the atmosphere, pacing and player expectations for the sequel.

• New Xbox and PC Game Pass titles confirmed for late August

  A new batch of games for Xbox and PC Game Pass has been announced for the latter part of August. The announcement lists which titles will join the Xbox console and PC libraries and their arrival timing. This expands the selection available to Game Pass subscribers and affects what games are playable without additional purchase.

• EWC playoffs fantasy contest opens — predict lopsided bracket to win prizes

  The EWC playoffs fantasy contest is open for fans to submit bracket predictions. The playoff bracket is lopsided, and participants who predict outcomes correctly can win big prizes. The contest provides a direct engagement opportunity for fans to compete around the EWC playoffs.

• Fired Rockstar workers urge fans not to boycott GTA6, sell tees to fund legal fight

  Workers dismissed by Rockstar Games last autumn in what they call an alleged union-busting action asked fans not to boycott the upcoming release of Grand Theft Auto 6. They encouraged supporters to buy a T-shirt to raise money for their legal challenge against the company. The appeal shifts public action from reducing game sales to directly funding the workers' court case and highlights ongoing labour tensions at Rockstar.