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August 2026

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August 31
- Onimusha: Way of the Sword review: "It's no Sekiro, but goofiness, accessibility, and tight combat help this rough diamond shine"
- The Blood of Dawnwalker review: "Despite clear Witcher 3 DNA, I wish this vampire RPG was messier"
August 28
- Aliens: Fireteam Elite 2 review: "I love this janky, deliciously imperfect bug-hunting adventure"
August 27
- This is one of my favorite Lego sets ever made, but soon it'll disappear for good
August 26
- I really like the Lego Balrog Book Nook set, but there are some major caveats that stop it from being the slam dunk it deserves to be
- Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy review: "Rivals Uncharted and Tomb Raider with a snappy sword fighting take on treasure hunting adventure"
- Star Wars Zero Company review: "XCOM with lightsabers is a truly sweet deal, and it doesn't have to reinvent the tactics wheel to be forceful"
August 25
- Horrified: Ravenloft is a slam-dunk for D&D fans, but innovation is starting to be 'mist'
August 24
- I just built the biggest Lego Batman Arkham Asylum ever produced, and the minifigure lineup is pure insanity
August 21
- The Lexar Play X SSD combines an M.2 2230 drive with an adapter into a handy and speedy package, but you won't find it in the US yet
August 19
- CRTs be damned, the Intec Time Breaker Lightgun for PS1/PS2 brings Guncon romps like Time Crisis 2 back to the living room and onto your newfangled TV
August 18
- Intel says the Core Ultra 7 270K Plus isn't a flagship processor, but it's an Ultra 9 in all but name and price
- This D&D-inspired card game balances big swings with strategy designed to reward smart decisions
August 17
- The Philips Evnia 32M2N8900 is a testament to 4K QD-OLED monitor tech, but I can see room for improvement
- The Sinking City 2 review: "A Lovecraftian fusion of Resident Evil and Silent Hill that boasts its own delightfully gruesome pleasures"
- Mortal Shell 2 review: "The best Soulslike I've played since Elden Ring thanks to brilliant death-dealing toys and speedy combat"
August 14
- Corsair HS35 V3 is a no-fuss, fantastic sounding wireless headset that is a must-have for PC players on a budget
- Lanterns review: "A shining beacon of light when the DCU is at its shakiest"
August 13
- This Lego Mario Kart set may seem simple, but it's one of the toy-maker's best large-scale figures to date
August 12
- The Scuf Envision Pro's biggest selling point is exactly why I wouldn't recommend it
- Hell Let Loose: Vietnam review: "Often frustrating but always involving, this FPS brings war to life and bloody death"
- Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls review: "A stunning comeback for superhero fighters, essential for Marvel and genre fans alike"
August 11
- Take Time is a fantastic co-op board game, so there's no surprise it wound up on the recommended list for the Spiel des Jahres
- Reacher season 4 review: "Not the strongest installment, but it packs one hell of a punch"
August 10
- Razer's Shure lookalike microphone is legit, but it's left me asking where the rest of this brand's content creation gear is in 2026
- House of the Dragon season 3 episode 8 spoiler review: "A Game of Thrones-worthy season finale"
August 6
- The JSAUX 6-in-1 Switch 2 dock is a cluttered and ugly accessory that has still managed to replace my official dock
- You're running out of time to get my all-time favorite Lego Disney set
August 5
- The Keychron K2 Ultra 8K is a dense, heavy keyboard in more ways than one
August 4
- Beast of Reincarnation review: "The Pokemon dev knocks it out the park with a stunningly confident sci-fi action RPG"
August 3
- The ELO Vagabond combines the best parts of Razer and GameSir to make the ultimate mobile controller