Souls-like platformer entering Game Preview
Alive In's promising Soulslike Metroidvania Vapor World: Over The Mind entered early access on August 19 with 100,000 wishlists but quickly drew overwhelmingly negative Steam reviews focused on AI-generated cutscenes. Studio director Young Kim acknowledged the backlash and committed to replacing the cutscenes by the weekend, though the launch reputation has already suffered.
The gaming community is eagerly awaiting news on Call of Duty: NEXT and Modern Warfare 4, but official sources have not released any concrete details. Current coverage from major outlets focuses on other upcoming titles like NBA 2K27 and The Sinking City 2 instead.
Microsoft has revealed the second wave of Xbox Game Pass titles for August 2026, headlined by the day-one launch of Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy on August 27. The narrative-driven action puzzle game follows Sophia to the Minotaur's Island, where she must survive deadly trials and a pursuing army. Eight other titles join the service across the month, while five games depart on August 31.
Xbox Game Pass subscribers can claim 12 new titles across August and early September, headlined by the day-one launch of Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy on August 27. The lineup spans narrative platformers, roguelite action, cozy life sims, and a classic FPS, with five games leaving the service by early September.
