Remedy Entertainment's Alan Wake 2 sales have surpassed 3 million, while Control's sales are boosted by the Resonant promotion. The company's future hinges on the CONTROL Resonant launch, expected to boost profitability despite current marketing expenses.

Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy has initiated a novel recruitment strategy for air traffic controllers, targeting video gamers to fill over 2,000 positions, the largest influx in a year. Despite gamer skills aligning well with ATC demands, concerns over training completion and systemic issues like near-misses persist, highlighting ongoing challenges in the aviation sector.

Pearl Abyss is expanding its Crimson Desert franchise, despite technical challenges, with plans for a Switch 2 port and additional titles. The game contributed significantly to strong Q2 results, but faced mixed reviews over story elements and AI-generated assets. Labor costs surged due to bonuses, and platform expansions are underway.

1666: Amsterdam will hit PC early access on August 25, 2026, for around $30, offering an initial 10-hour campaign. This long-awaited game, involving legal disputes and creative hurdles, promises frequent updates and a mix of mysticism and feline gameplay, despite some uneven puzzles and narrative issues.

Wardogs introduces an innovative in-game economy where players can trade weapons and earn cash through various actions, enhancing team efforts in a tactical arcade setting. The game, set for Early Access on September 10, has received positive feedback from a closed alpha, positioning itself amidst high-profile September releases like GTA 6.

Forza Horizon 6 Series 4 launches this week with a new Festival Playlist and the Horizon Mascot Party, introducing ten earnable cars, including three new-to-Horizon models. This update also includes bug fixes and new accessibility features such as ASL and BSL support, alongside various gameplay enhancements and customization options.

Brooklyn is at the forefront of bicycle tourism with enhanced bike infrastructure and greenways attracting cyclists over traditional tours. Cities worldwide, like Copenhagen, are investing heavily in bike networks to boost tourism and economy, integrating services like e-bike rentals and digital navigation for seamless travel.

"Over The Hill," a new open-world exploration game, will debut on Steam for Linux users on October 14, 2026, offering a 1960s–80s overlanding experience. Console versions for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and Nintendo Switch 2 are expected in 2027, with a focus on cooperative play and dynamic storytelling.

The popular Calamity mod for Terraria is shutting down due to internal controversies and leadership issues, leading to team burnout and departures. Despite its unfinished status, the developers thank the community for a decade of support, while legal concerns limit future development possibilities.

Rockwell Automation integrates AI-driven visual inspection from Plex QMS into FactoryTalk Analytics VisionAI, boosting quality and defect detection in industrial workflows. The API-enabled system enhances traceability and compliance by embedding inspection results into serialized records, supporting the company's broader industrial autonomy and AI strategy.