Gaming News Digest — July 15, 2026
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Agent 64: Spies Never Die — The retro shooter inspired by GoldenEye and Perfect Dark launches August 11 on Steam. It features 14 missions, co-op, 8-player multiplayer, and dozens of cheats, but no Russian language support.
MOUSE: P.I. For Hire — The noir detective shooter sold over 1 million copies in three months, recouping all costs. Sales are evenly split between PC and consoles, and a recent update added level replay.
Onimusha: Way of the Sword — Capcom released a free benchmark tool on Steam to test PC performance. The game launches September 4 with Russian voiceover and requires an SSD and Windows 11.
The Witcher 4 — CD Projekt Red now has 513 developers working on the game, twice the peak team of The Witcher 3. Ciri takes the lead, and a tie-in DLC is in development, with a target release of 2027.
Call of Duty — A huge season for Black Ops 7 and Warzone drops July 23, adding 5 multiplayer maps, a new Zombies survival map, and the Drone Labs location in Verdansk. New weapons and Battle Pass content are also included.
GTA Online — The Kortz Center Heist, the biggest update since 2020, is now live. It features a multi-stage art museum operation with deep planning, playable solo or with up to 4 players.
Halo: Campaign Evolved — The full campaign remake on Unreal Engine 5 has gone gold and launches July 28. It adds three new missions and averages 12 hours of playtime, with Russian text included.
Palworld 1.0 — The developers confirm that the 1.0 release is not the end, with spin-offs and collaborations with ARK, Enshrouded, and No Man's Sky planned. The game remains fully playable offline.
Dying Light: The Beast — Techland has canceled the PS4 and Xbox One versions due to performance compromises. The game is available on PC, PS5, and Xbox Series with full Russian localization.
Monster Hunter Wilds — The base game gets a permanent 40% price cut starting August 4, and a new Gold Edition replaces old bundles. This move aims to attract newcomers ahead of the massive expansion.
Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves — SNK teased four DLC fighters for Season 3: Duck King, Kim Kaphwan, Rick Strowd, and Laokorn Gaudemus. The game is available on PC and consoles with Russian text.
Octopath Traveler on Switch 2 — Square Enix announced enhanced editions with no free upgrade or save transfer for existing owners, forcing them to pay full price. Fans are outraged.
Marvel Rivals — Season 9's balance patch has angered players by buffing everyone, making strategists overpowered and reducing strategic depth. The community demands a rollback.
Resident Evil Requiem DLC — Capcom confirmed the DLC will release only after the Resident Evil: Veronica remake, now scheduled for early 2027. Resources are focused on Veronica.
Ubisoft — The company removed the controversial line "microtransactions make games fun" from its financial report. It now emphasizes finishing games without extra payments and is investing in AI.
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Spotlight
Avadon: The Black Fortress — An epic indie fantasy RPG where you form a party, explore dungeons, and unravel a conspiracy as a Hand of Avadon. Features a vast world, 4 character classes, and deep lore. Details
Infinite Stamina mod for The Last Oricru — This mod removes all stamina limits, letting you enjoy the game without pauses. Details
Handmade Excalibur Umbra model — A Warframe veteran crafted a detailed handmade model of Excalibur Umbra. Details
MicroWorks — A fast-paced microgame hub with nearly 150 variations, 15 boss stages, and modes like Scorematch and Survival. Supports up to 16 players. Details
Bum Simulator — A sandbox game with inappropriate humor where you survive as a bum, fight mutants, scavenge junk, and build a base. Features explosive pigeons and a shopping cart friend. Details
