Dungeons and Dragons recently revealed a ton of plans for the future of the TTRPG, including a return to some of the game’s most popular locations and characters with the D&D Icons line.
D&D Icons Will Return to Greyhawk, Dragonlance, and The LEgend of Drizzt
Screenshot: Wizards of the Coast
Dungeons and Dragons certainly laid out an ambitious plan for the coming year or so for the TTRPG brand. In addition to returning to classic campaign settings and partnerships with World of Warcraft and Star Wars, the team also teased collaborations with some of the game’s most iconic creatives from over the years.
Actor and D&D enthusiast Joe Manganiello took the stage during the event to unveil D&D Icons and tease some upcoming work with D&D heavy hitters like Tracy Hickman, Luke Gygax, and R.A. Salvatore.
D&D Icons is a new initiative led by Joe Manganiello that pairs legendary creators and visionaries with the D&D team to shape the future of the game. Icons will touch everything from setting guides and adventure modules to accessories and beyond, all in close collaboration with the studio.
he first three major collaborations that will come out of the D&D Icons initiative include:
Dragonlance, with Tracy Hickman – Dragonlance is returning, with co-creator Tracy Hickman working with the team to give this storied setting a new, epic treatment.
Greyhawk, with Luke Gygax – Greyhawk is coming back as well. Luke Gygax is working from his father Gary Gygax’s previously unreleased notes to build classic Greyhawk experiences planned for 2027, seen partly through the eyes of the archmage Melf.
Drizzt Do’Urden, with R.A. Salvatore – No D&D Icons lineup would be complete without the creator of the game’s most enduring character—R.A. Salvatore. His Drizzt books have hit the New York Times bestseller list more than 20 times, selling over 50 million copies in a dozen languages.
Drizzt holds a special place in the world of D&D, and we’re excited to bring the most legendary drow the Forgotten Realms has ever seen back to the table.
No specific products were actually announced during the teaser, so it’s a little hard to know what to expect. It sounds like the end results could be anything from sourcebooks, campaign settings, new crossover novels, or other merchandise.
Hopefully as the year plays out more details will be revealed about the first real products available as part of the D&D Icons lineup.
Be sure to check back soon for lots more news and updates on Dungeons and Dragons.
Dungeons and Dragons is available now at local game shops and digitally through D&D Beyond, Roll20, and similar online services.
Nearly 30 years after its original console launch, this PlayStation 1 era fighting game is now available to purchase on Nintendo Switch 2 and PlayStation 5.
Touki DenShou Angel Eyes Releases on Nintendo Switch 2 and PS5 August 13
Touki Denshou Angel Eyes was originally an arcade exclusive in 1996, but a home console version soon followed in 1997 when Tecmo released a PlayStation port of the game. The home console port also added intros and endings for each character to beef up the game’s Story Mode.
The title launched in a similar time frame to Dead or Alive, which greatly overshadowed it. Unlike Dead or Alive, Touki Denshou Angel Eyes did not go on to spawn a franchise and follow up titles after its release. Despite that, it’s still an interesting piece of fighting game history for retro gaming fans to revisit.
Players can choose their fighter from the “Eight Angels” and battle their way to the top to become the ultimate “Archangel” in this retro fighting game.
“The game is fully loaded with home-console exclusives like “STORY” and “TRAINING” modes!! Experience the ultimate evolution from the arcade original—dive in and enjoy “TOUKI DENSHOU ANGEL EYES” today.” The game supports single player and local 2 player PvP fights.”
The Console Archivesd version of the game is available now in the Nintendo Switch 2 and PS5 digital storefronts for $11.99. If you are unable to find the game listed in the online store, please be aware that these products may not be available in your area.
Longtime PlayStation fans may also recall a previous port of the title making its way to the Japanese PlayStation Network’s Game Archives during the PlayStation Portable and PlayStation 3 era back in 2008.
As always, the Console Archives edition will also come equipped with some modern conveniences and quality-of-life improvements:
customizable button layouts
rapid-fire settings
multiple save points
Additional options include screen layout adjustments and filters that recreate the the nostalgic atmosphere of CRT TVs, allowing players to customize the visual experience to their preference.
Touki Denshou Angel Eyes is just the latest in a long list of retro titles that Console Archives have resurrected this summer. Other recent highlights include Doraemon, TRAG, The Legend of Kage, and Master of Monsters: Disciples of Gaia.
Be sure to check back soon for the latest retro gaming news and updates.
The Console Archives edition of Touki Denshou Angel Eyes is available now on Nintendo Switch 2 and PlayStation 5.
Subnautica 2 fans who can’t get enough of the game can now opt into the Experimental Build audience if they want to get early access to new features and help provide even more feedback on the game.
Subnautica 2 Rolls Out Experimental Mode For Xbox Insiders
Subnautica 2 launched its early access period earlier this year in May 2026 and players have had all summer to explore the depths try to survive. There have already been a handful of big updates that added new features and improvements to the game, but Unknown Worlds is far from finished.
As Subnautica 2 continues to collect feedback, test out new features, and evolve; the team is preparing to invite more players to check out the game’s experimental builds to help test out the newest updates.
As of today, Subnautica 2 Experimental is now available through the Xbox Insider Program, giving players the opportunity to experience upcoming updates early and help shape the future of the game alongside the team at Unknown Worlds.
The Experimental preview gives players access to in-development content before it’s released to all players. These builds allow the development team to gather valuable feedback, identify issues, and refine upcoming features with the help of the community.
Players who are considering checking out Subnautica 2 Experimental should keep these points in mind:
You’ll need to own Subnautica 2 or have access through an active Game Pass subscription.
Experimental builds contain content still under development and may be less stable than the regular version.
Experimental players can only play multiplayer with other Experimental players.
Saves are version-specific. Experimental saves cannot be used in the Stable version, and Stable saves cannot be used in Experimental.
How To Join the Subnautica 2 Experimental Group
On your Xbox Series X|S Console or Windows PC, sign-in and launch the Xbox Insider Hub app (or install it from the Store if needed)
Navigate to Previews > Subnautica 2 Experimental
Select Join
Wait for registration to complete, then you’ll be directed to the Store to install Subnautica 2 Experimental
The original Subnautica was in early access for around three years, so it will be very interesting to see how long Unknown Worlds continues to tinker with the sequel before the team is ready to officially call it finished.
There are likely still many updates to come, so fans should expect lots more as the year continues. Be sure to check back soon for lots more Subnautica 2 news and updates as the game’s early access period continues to evolve.
Subnautica 2 is available now in early access on PC and Xbox Series consoles.
Epic Games has announced Fortnite Sprite Spree Week, a five-day event featuring increased spawn rates for some of the rarest Sprite variants. The event kicks off with Mythic Sprite Hours on August 15 before featuring a different Fortnite Sprite variant every day through August 19. Here is the full Fortnite Sprite Spree Week schedule and when every Sprite Hour starts in your region.
Fortnite Sprite Spree Week Schedule and Start Times
Screenshot: Epic Games
Fortnite Sprite Spree Week kicks off with Mythic Sprite Hours on Saturday, August 15. Unlike the rest of the event, Mythic Hours will be split into two separate two-hour sessions featuring increased spawn rates for the rare Zero Point and Grim Sprites.
The rest of Sprite Spree Week runs continuously from August 16 through August 19, with each day focusing on a different Sprite variant for 24 hours. For example, Galaxy Hours starts on August 16 before being replaced by Holo Hours the following day.
During Sprite Spree Week, Sprites will no longer cost Sprite Dust to resummon, Campfires will grant boosted XP, Sprites will level up twice as fast, and players can earn Lucky Locators. Here is a quick overview of the complete Fortnite Sprite Spree Week schedule:
Date
Sprite Event
Duration
August 15
Mythic Hours
Two separate two-hour sessions
August 16
Galaxy Hours
24 hours
August 17
Holo Hours
24 hours
August 18
Cube Hours
24 hours
August 19
Gem Hours
24 hours
Epic Games is hosting Sprite Spree Week to help players complete their Sprite Collections before Fortnite Chapter 7 Season 3 ends on August 19. So, if you are still missing rare Galaxy, Holofoil, Cube, or Gem Sprites, this will be one of your best opportunities to find them.
That said, keeping track of the busy schedule can be confusing, especially since each event starts on a different date in some regions. For your convenience, we have created easy-to-read tables outlining when every Fortnite Sprite Spree event starts and ends worldwide.
Fortnite Mythic Sprite Hour #1 Start Times
Screenshot: Epic Games
Region
Date
Time
Pacific Time (PT)
August 15
11:00 AM–1:00 PM
Mountain Time (MT)
August 15
12:00 PM–2:00 PM
Central Time (CT)
August 15
1:00 PM–3:00 PM
Eastern Time (ET)
August 15
2:00 PM–4:00 PM
Brazil (BRT)
August 15
3:00 PM–5:00 PM
United Kingdom (BST)
August 15
7:00 PM–9:00 PM
Europe (CEST)
August 15
8:00 PM–10:00 PM
Turkey (TRT)
August 15
9:00 PM–11:00 PM
United Arab Emirates (GST)
August 15–16
10:00 PM–12:00 AM
China (CST)
August 16
2:00 AM–4:00 AM
Japan (JST)
August 16
3:00 AM–5:00 AM
South Korea (KST)
August 16
3:00 AM–5:00 AM
Australia (AEST)
August 16
4:00 AM–6:00 AM
New Zealand (NZST)
August 16
6:00 AM–8:00 AM
Fortnite Mythic Sprite Hour #2 Start Times
Region
Date
Time
Pacific Time (PT)
August 15
6:00 PM–8:00 PM
Mountain Time (MT)
August 15
7:00 PM–9:00 PM
Central Time (CT)
August 15
8:00 PM–10:00 PM
Eastern Time (ET)
August 15
9:00 PM–11:00 PM
Brazil (BRT)
August 15–16
10:00 PM–12:00 AM
United Kingdom (BST)
August 16
2:00 AM–4:00 AM
Europe (CEST)
August 16
3:00 AM–5:00 AM
Turkey (TRT)
August 16
4:00 AM–6:00 AM
United Arab Emirates (GST)
August 16
5:00 AM–7:00 AM
China (CST)
August 16
9:00 AM–11:00 AM
Japan (JST)
August 16
10:00 AM–12:00 PM
South Korea (KST)
August 16
10:00 AM–12:00 PM
Australia (AEST)
August 16
11:00 AM–1:00 PM
New Zealand (NZST)
August 16
1:00 PM–3:00 PM
Fortnite Galaxy Hours Start Times – August 16
Screenshot: Epic Games
Region
Event Dates
Start and End Time
Pacific Time (PT)
August 16–17
6:00 AM–6:00 AM
Mountain Time (MT)
August 16–17
7:00 AM–7:00 AM
Central Time (CT)
August 16–17
8:00 AM–8:00 AM
Eastern Time (ET)
August 16–17
9:00 AM–9:00 AM
Brazil (BRT)
August 16–17
10:00 AM–10:00 AM
United Kingdom (BST)
August 16–17
2:00 PM–2:00 PM
Europe (CEST)
August 16–17
3:00 PM–3:00 PM
Turkey (TRT)
August 16–17
4:00 PM–4:00 PM
United Arab Emirates (GST)
August 16–17
5:00 PM–5:00 PM
China (CST)
August 16–17
9:00 PM–9:00 PM
Japan (JST)
August 16–17
10:00 PM–10:00 PM
South Korea (KST)
August 16–17
10:00 PM–10:00 PM
Australia (AEST)
August 16–17
11:00 PM–11:00 PM
New Zealand (NZST)
August 17–18
1:00 AM–1:00 AM
Fortnite Holo Hours Start Times – August 17
Screenshot: Epic Games
Region
Event Dates
Start and End Time
Pacific Time (PT)
August 17–18
6:00 AM–6:00 AM
Mountain Time (MT)
August 17–18
7:00 AM–7:00 AM
Central Time (CT)
August 17–18
8:00 AM–8:00 AM
Eastern Time (ET)
August 17–18
9:00 AM–9:00 AM
Brazil (BRT)
August 17–18
10:00 AM–10:00 AM
United Kingdom (BST)
August 17–18
2:00 PM–2:00 PM
Europe (CEST)
August 17–18
3:00 PM–3:00 PM
Turkey (TRT)
August 17–18
4:00 PM–4:00 PM
United Arab Emirates (GST)
August 17–18
5:00 PM–5:00 PM
China (CST)
August 17–18
9:00 PM–9:00 PM
Japan (JST)
August 17–18
10:00 PM–10:00 PM
South Korea (KST)
August 17–18
10:00 PM–10:00 PM
Australia (AEST)
August 17–18
11:00 PM–11:00 PM
New Zealand (NZST)
August 18–19
1:00 AM–1:00 AM
Fortnite Cube Hours Start Times – August 18
Screenshot: Epic Games
Region
Event Dates
Start and End Time
Pacific Time (PT)
August 18–19
6:00 AM–6:00 AM
Mountain Time (MT)
August 18–19
7:00 AM–7:00 AM
Central Time (CT)
August 18–19
8:00 AM–8:00 AM
Eastern Time (ET)
August 18–19
9:00 AM–9:00 AM
Brazil (BRT)
August 18–19
10:00 AM–10:00 AM
United Kingdom (BST)
August 18–19
2:00 PM–2:00 PM
Europe (CEST)
August 18–19
3:00 PM–3:00 PM
Turkey (TRT)
August 18–19
4:00 PM–4:00 PM
United Arab Emirates (GST)
August 18–19
5:00 PM–5:00 PM
China (CST)
August 18–19
9:00 PM–9:00 PM
Japan (JST)
August 18–19
10:00 PM–10:00 PM
South Korea (KST)
August 18–19
10:00 PM–10:00 PM
Australia (AEST)
August 18–19
11:00 PM–11:00 PM
New Zealand (NZST)
August 19–20
1:00 AM–1:00 AM
Fortnite Gem Hours Start Times – August 19
Screenshot: Epic Games
Region
Event Dates
Start and End Time
Pacific Time (PT)
August 19–20
6:00 AM–6:00 AM
Mountain Time (MT)
August 19–20
7:00 AM–7:00 AM
Central Time (CT)
August 19–20
8:00 AM–8:00 AM
Eastern Time (ET)
August 19–20
9:00 AM–9:00 AM
Brazil (BRT)
August 19–20
10:00 AM–10:00 AM
United Kingdom (BST)
August 19–20
2:00 PM–2:00 PM
Europe (CEST)
August 19–20
3:00 PM–3:00 PM
Turkey (TRT)
August 19–20
4:00 PM–4:00 PM
United Arab Emirates (GST)
August 19–20
5:00 PM–5:00 PM
China (CST)
August 19–20
9:00 PM–9:00 PM
Japan (JST)
August 19–20
10:00 PM–10:00 PM
South Korea (KST)
August 19–20
10:00 PM–10:00 PM
Australia (AEST)
August 19–20
11:00 PM–11:00 PM
New Zealand (NZST)
August 20–21
1:00 AM–1:00 AM
How Long Does Fortnite Sprite Spree Week Last?
Screenshot: Epic Games
Fortnite Sprite Spree Week lasts five days, beginning with Mythic Sprite Hours on August 15 and ending with Gem Hours on August 20 at 6 AM PT. However, Mythic Hours is the only event that won’t remain active for an entire day. Instead, Epic Games will host two separate Mythic Sprite Hour sessions on August 15.
Galaxy, Holofoil, Cube, and Gem Hours will each last 24 hours, giving players considerably more time to hunt down the variants missing from their collections. Each event immediately leads into the next one, so the featured Sprite variant will change every day at 6 AM PT.
Sprite Collections Will Carry Over to Fortnite Chapter 7 Season 4
Screenshot: Epic Games
Although Chapter 7 Season 3 ends on August 19, players won’t lose their current Sprite Collections when the new season begins. Epic Games has confirmed that collected Sprites will carry over to Chapter 7 Season 4 alongside the new Sprite Garden feature.
Sprite Spree Week is therefore a final catch-up event rather than the last opportunity to use your collection. With Galaxy, Holofoil, Cube, and Gem variants receiving their own 24-hour events, players should have a much better chance of filling the remaining gaps before Fortnite Override launches on August 20.
After select influencers and press had the chance to battle in New York City for a special Mewtwo, Pokemon GO is now offering the rest of the playerbase the chance to encounter a perfect Mewtwo wherever they are.
How To Catch MAxed Out Mewtwo in Pokemon GO
It may be hard to believe it but Pokemon GO has been around for a full decade at this point. To help celebrate the major milestone, the mobile game has been hosting a variety of exciting events and activities throughout the whole summer.
The latest major celebration comes in the form of a new chance for every player to earn a very special encounter with Mewtwo.
As part of the 10th anniversary celebration, Trainers around the world will be able to enjoy free Timed Research leading to an encounter with a Mewtwo with maxed-out stats and a Special Background. Mewtwo caught from the Timed Research will also have the third Mega Level unlocked for Mega Mewtwo Y.
The special free Timed Research is available Wednesday, August 12, at 4:00 p.m. PDT through Sunday, September 6, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. local time. In order to secure the special encounter, the tasks associated with this Timed Research must be completed and their rewards must be claimed before Sunday, September 6, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. local time.
Luckily, the Timed Research is a very simple one:
Catch 10 Pokémon – 1 Master Ball Power up Pokémon 10 times – 500 Mewtwo Mega Energy Overall Reward – Mewtwo (100 IV) Encounter
Players should definitely log in and take advantage of this bonus right away while it is available. It will be very interesting to see if this special opportunity helps bring lapsed players back to the mobile game. Mewtwo is a very special Pokemon to many fans and Gen I events tend to get special attention from nostalgic gamers.
Although Pokemon GO doesn’t have nearly the same dedicated player base that it had during its first year, there are still plenty of active players who will be excited to add this 100 IV Mewtwo to their collection to help commemorate the 10th birthday of the game.
A ton of features have been added to the mobile app over the years, so lapsed players who hop back in for this Timed Research may find a very different experience than what they had left behind.
Be sure to check back soon for lots more Pokemon GO news and updates.
Pokemon GO is available now in mobile devices in most regions.
I thought Ghost of Tsushima was areally good game, what with all its razor-sharp samurai action and breathtaking Japanese vistas. I thought its sequel Ghost of Yōtei was pretty damn good too… weird as it was to see local comedian Erika Ishii, a person I have seen get their head shaved live on stage for a few measly improv comedy points, gruffly deliver stone-cold badass lines about revenge. — Read the rest
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