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Crusader Kings III
PatchCrusader Kings III

PDX ModCon Returns July 24–26 with 60 Mods and a Charity Drive

A fan-organised weekend showcase for Paradox mods doubles as a fundraiser for video game preservation.

Aug 19, 2026·1 min·1 source
ARC Raiders
PatchARC Raiders

ARC Raiders 1.40.0 Adds Phantom Targets Event and Volare Colour Variants

The update introduces a new limited event, cross-game cosmetic rewards, and acknowledges two known bugs under investigation.

Aug 19, 2026·1 min·1 source
Stonewards
ReleaseStonewards

Stonewards Enters Steam Early Access from Banana Tiger Studio

A small indie team has launched its mining-and-defending game into Early Access, framing the release as the start of an ongoing, c…

Aug 18, 2026·1 min·1 source
Unicycle Together
ReleaseUnicycle Together

Unicycle Together Launches in Full, Adding Biomes, a Dragon Boss, and 95 Cosmetics

The cooperative unicycle game exits its demo phase with three new zones, a three-phase final boss, and a cosmetic wardrobe that gr…

Aug 18, 2026·1 min·1 source
SMITE 2
PatchSMITE 2

SMITE 2 Adds Ix Chel, a Support Mage Built Around Rainbow Stacks

The Mayan weaver goddess arrives as a Classic God, blending crowd control, ally healing, and an escalating empowered-attack mechan…

Aug 18, 2026·1 min·1 source
Akatori
PatchAkatori

Akatori Tales — Dreams: A Lore Vignette From the Monastery

The Akatori team has published a short narrative piece introducing the inner world of protagonist Mako ahead of her initiation cer…

Aug 18, 2026·1 min·1 source

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