Decaying Winter codes (August 2026)

Forget to redeem new Decaying Winter codes as they come, and you’ll struggle to be the last agent standing on this hostile planet. Initially armed with nothing but those very same appendages, your first few runs can benefit greatly if you take the time to claim a code or two. When they’re available, that is….

Anime’s most overlooked sci-fi masterpiece is streaming free on YouTube

In just over a decade, Studio Colorido has quietly become one of anime’s most dependable homes for heartfelt fantasy. Whether it’s the shape-shifting romance of A Whisker Away, the emotional floodwaters of Drifting Home, or the more recent Cosmic Princess Kaguya!, Colorido has built a reputation for stories where extraordinary events crash into the everyday…

The Best Indie Games of 2026 (So Far)

In this week’s episode of The Game Informer Show, the crew highlights the best indie games of 2026 so far. No, this isn’t an exhaustive list, but after listening, you’ll likely have several new video game recommendations to play. Highlights include The Mermaid Mask, Into The Grid, Super Battle Golf, and Helix: Descent N Ascent. Are there…

Every Splatoon Game, Ranked | Nintendo Life

Image: Nintendo Life It’s easy to forget that Splatoon isn’t Nintendo’s new kid on the block any more. The series started as a bold swing on Wii U in 2015 – a brand new IP in a genre that Nintendo historically hadn’t touched, released solely on its worst-selling console since the Virtual Boy. On paper,…

PS5 Gets 2 Fan-Favorite JRPG Remasters Today on PlayStation Store

The PS5 is getting a pair of JRPG remasters today. A brand-new collection is out now that gives fans the chance to check out two classic games. Blue Reflection Quartet is available now on the PS Store Koei Tecmo’s Blue Reflection Quartet, from developer Gust, is out today on the PS Store for $49.99. The…

The voice of Shinji in Evangelion says AI voice cloning is ‘heartbreaking,’ calls for Japanese government to intervene

First reported in English by Automaton, veteran Japanese voice actor Megumi Ogata (Neon Genesis Evangelion, Danganronpa, Persona) recently spoke to the website TBS News Dig about AI voice generation and its effect on actors. This comes as the Japanese government is considering a legal framework similar to likeness rights to head off such infringement. Ogata…

Pragmata Devs Considered A Bob To Save On Hair Rendering

Last April, Pragmata made its landing, impressing critics, players and respectable sales figures alike. In an era where even the name-brand gaming series underperform, making an original, PS3-in-spirit sci-fi adventure can be a labor of love. During development, Capcom staff had to consider one cost cutting measure that would call upon actual scissors: Giving one…

As space capitalism awakens demonic horrors, fight and barter your way to the top in dark cyberpunk RPG Quasimorph

In the distant future, where vast corporations have reached their profiteering tendrils into every corner of the Solar System and beyond, their endless greed spurs unforgivable acts in the dark reaches of space. The growing exploitation and violence doesn’t go unnoticed, gradually invoking a terrible force from a parallel reality to ours that seeks retribution…

Beast Of Reincarnation Reportedly Leaked Online By Pirates

Beast of Reincarnation, Game Freak’s action RPG that’s set to release on August 4 on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series S/X, and Steam, has somehow already leaked online and is reportedly being played by pirates as we speak. This news comes via multiple piracy-centric sources, including the DODI Repacks Discord server and both the r/Piracy and…

Steam gamers have spoken: innovative indies like Palworld continue to thrive while traditional triple-A flounders for a foothold

The Steam numbers tell a story. While it’s all too easy to get caught up in the hype around player counts and forget that gaming is primarily about playing what you find fun or compelling, it’s certainly been interesting to see what’s working on the Valve storefront in 2026. There’s no question that it’s a…