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The Division 2 Broken Rain Incursion guide

• The Division 2's Broken Rain Incursion mode is now live for level-40 players
• Four-player squads face PvE challenges to earn unique rewards
• Rewards include the Steel and Sons ACR weapon and free/premium cosmetic tracks

The Division 2 has launched a new limited-time mode called the Broken Rain Incursion, which challenges four-player squads to work through PvE objectives for exclusive rewards. Aimed at players who have reached the endgame, the mode requires a minimum character level of 40 and rewards close teamwork, as…

Crimson Desert Dev Conducting ‘Extensive Research’ on Multiplayer Modes, Plots Potential Sequels

• Pearl Abyss researching multiplayer modes and possible sequels for Crimson Desert
• First DLC announcement expected before Q3 2026 ends
• Switch 2 version targeted for first half of next year

Pearl Abyss has outlined its plans for Crimson Desert following the action role-playing game's blockbuster launch, confirming it is researching potential multiplayer modes and exploring further sequels. The update, shared in the South Korean studio's latest financial letter, also confirmed a first DLC before the end of the…

The Elder Scrolls 6 Might Have An 8-Letter Subtitle

The Elder Scrolls 6 is one of Microsoft's biggest upcoming games, but it remains largely a mystery, despite being announced more than eight years ago. Today, August 11, Xbox CEO Asha Sharma provided an update on it, saying she witnessed a "live playthrough" of the game. She also…

The Intel Gamer Days Sale Stacks Walmart’s Best Gaming PC Deals With Two Free Upcoming PC Games

• Intel Gamer Days Sale runs now through 13 September 2026
• Eligible PC/laptop buyers get two free upcoming AAA games
• Walmart offers steep discounts on RTX 5060–5090 gaming rigs

Intel's annual Gamer Days Sale has launched, running until 13 September, offering buyers of eligible gaming PCs and laptops two free upcoming AAA titles worth $59.99 each: Star Wars: Galactic Racer, due 6 October, and Tomb Raider: Legacy of Atlantis, due 12 February next year. Purchasers receive a…

Xbox CEO says her “live playthrough” of The Elder Scrolls 6 shows “incredible” scale but “the story is even greater”

• Xbox CEO shared a brief social media update describing a private demonstration of The Elder Scrolls 6, praising its scale and narrative depth
• The announcement marks one of few public updates on the project in recent years, though no release timeline was disclosed
• The game remains in active development eight years after its initial announcement

Xbox CEO Sarah Bond has said she has been playing a "live playthrough" of The Elder Scrolls 6, offering a rare glimpse of the long-awaited role-playing game's progress from someone outside Bethesda. Speaking on a podcast, she praised the game's "incredible" scale while suggesting its narrative would prove…

A long-lost Lord of the Rings action RPG makes a surprise return to Steam

• A 2011 Middle-earth action RPG delisted from Steam a decade ago has returned in enhanced Legacy Edition form
• Improvements include dynamic party switching, refined combat targeting, UI overhaul, autosave, and extensive bug fixes
• Players assemble three-hero teams to combat threats in the Northern realm whilst the main Fellowship pursues other goals

The Lord of the Rings: War in the North, a 2011 co-operative action RPG that had been unavailable to buy digitally for years, has unexpectedly returned to Steam as the Legacy Edition. Its reappearance matters because it restores an officially purchasable version of a licensed game that had…

House of the Dragon Showrunner Reveals Who Should Win the Iron Throne

• Showrunner Ryan Condal picks Alicent Hightower as best ruler of Westeros
• Corlys Velaryon named as his second choice
• Comments don't reveal the actual Season 4 outcome or book ending

House of the Dragon co-creator and showrunner Ryan Condal has named Alicent Hightower, played by Olivia Cooke, as the character he believes is best suited to rule Westeros after the Dance of the Dragons civil war. Speaking on Empire's Pilot TV podcast, Condal said Alicent has "seen it…

No Man’s Sky Could Have Made So Much Money From DLC And Microtransactions, Sean Murray Says

The head of No Man's Sky developer Hello Games, Sean Murray, has said it would be a bad idea for his mental health to think about how much money the studio could have made by charging for the game's various expansions or by selling microtransactions. "I'm sure somebody…

Saber Interactive “replaced me with ChatGPT midway through development” but AI use is not disclosed on Steam, claims former lead writer

• Ex-Saber Interactive writer says ChatGPT replaced them mid-development.
• Claims the game's AI use isn't disclosed on Steam.
• Raises concerns over transparency and AI's role in game writing.

A former lead writer at Saber Interactive has claimed they were replaced by ChatGPT partway through a game's development, alleging that the studio's use of artificial intelligence has not been disclosed on the game's Steam store page. The claim raises fresh questions about transparency in the games industry,…

Today’s Top Deals: LEGO Bonsai Trees, Borderlands 4 for PS5, and Switch 2 MicroSD Express Cards

• IGN lists top deals for 11 August 2026, including toys and tech.
• Borderlands 4 for PS5 hits lowest-ever price at $29.99.
• Switch 2 microSD Express card deals featured ahead of price hike.

IGN has published its round-up of the best deals available on 11 August 2026, highlighting significant discounts on toys, games and tech accessories ahead of an anticipated Nintendo Switch 2 price rise. The article, which contains affiliate links, spotlights a mix of collectibles, video games and electronics from…