Daily Game News Digest - 2026-08-26
By NewsHound ·
PSA: Steam Users Can Get a, Xbox Confirms New $899 Hardware Release, and more!
From www.gamerant.com comes a fresh report.
PSA: Steam Users Can Get a 10/10 Masterpiece Completely Free of Charge on September 2
Lenovo's Legion Gaming Community (LGC) will give away the narrative game **Before Your Eyes** for free on September 2, with a limited number of Steam keys available. The title, which holds a 98% Overwhelmingly Positive rating from over 15,000 reviews, requires a webcam for its blink-controlled gameplay and can be claimed by linking a Steam account (with at least $5 spent) to an LGC/Gamesplanet account and redeeming the key within ten minutes of receiving it. The giveaway runs from 10 am PT/12 pm ET until the supply is exhausted, after which the game can be kept permanently on the user's Steam library.
Read the full article: https://gamerant.com/free-steam-games-september-2-before-your-eyes/
www.polygon.com has a new write-up worth a look.
Xbox Confirms New $899 Hardware Release With Official Pre-Order Launch
Author: Michael McWhertor
Microsoft is launching a limited-edition Xbox Series X25 to mark the brand's 25th anniversary, featuring a translucent OG Green design and individual numbering. The commemorative console is priced at $899.99 and is now available for pre-order.
Read the full article: https://www.polygon.com/xbox-25th-anniversary-console-controller-preorders-price/
www.ign.com breaks down the latest details.
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4's Beta Will Be Playable on Switch 2 for Free This Weekend
Author: Cade Onder
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4's second beta will be free on the Nintendo Switch 2 from Friday, Aug. 28 at 10 a.m. PDT, letting players experience a campaign level, multiplayer and Warzone with gyro and Joy-Con mouse controls, plus full Vault Edition skins and weapon blueprints.
Read the full article: https://www.ign.com/articles/call-of-duty-modern-warfare-4s-beta-will-be-playable-on-switch-2-for-free-this-weekend
www.gameinformer.com takes a closer look at the latest development.
Elden Ring On Switch 2 - The Worst Way To Play The Best Game | New Gameplay Today
Author: Kyle Hilliard
The author tested Elden Ring on the Switch 2 for about two hours and found it playable but not on par with higher-end platforms. While the game runs at a steady, sub-60 FPS and handles tutorial areas and combat pockets well, the open-world camera and horse riding feel sluggish, and the overall visual fidelity falls short of Xbox, PlayStation, or PC versions. The reviewer concludes that the Switch 2 version is a reasonable option only for players who have no other console, but those accustomed to the game on more powerful hardware will notice the limitations.
Read the full article: https://gameinformer.com/2026/08/26/elden-ring-on-switch-2-the-worst-way-to-play-the-best-game-new-gameplay-today