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Gamerscope: August 2026 is serving spotlight energy — press play already
Welcome to Gamerscope, our new monthly series where we read the sky, reflect on the month ahead, and suggest a stack of games that meet the moment. Think of it as a cosmic save point: a place to pause, check your map, and decide where you’re headed next.
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Co-op adventure Out of Words reminds me of my grandmother’s ASL lessons around the world
When I played Out of Words, my grandmother’s joy in sharing ASL with the world came to mind.
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Paperfrog’s Bub turns chronic illness into a radical act of stop-motion healing
It took less than five minutes with Bub from Paperfrog to see not only why this heartfelt project was made, but why its existence is necessary, especially for disabled gamers.
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Farm, flirt, and solve a murder mystery in Blumhouse Games’ Grave Seasons, just in time for spooky season
Blumhouse is back with its next pixelated experiment: Grave Seasons, a supernatural narrative-driven murder-mystery dressed in farming sim clothing, created in partnership with indie game studio Perfect Garbage.
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Games Created by Black Developers? Don’t Worry, We Got You
Every demo download, wishlist add, purchase, stream, and conversation sends a message: These stories matter, our stories matter, and the future of gaming is stronger when more of us get to build it. Here are a few other Black developers who are shaping the industry with us in mind.
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I’ve Been Adventuring in Tamriel Since 1994. The Elder Scrolls Online’s New Season Reminds Me Why I Never Left
The long-awaited revival, showcased at the Xbox Games Showcase on June 7, arrives on July 8 as Season One: Return of the Thieves Guild—the first installment of ESO’s new seasonal model. It delivers a fresh adventure set in Glenumbra, featuring a new storyline, expanded stealth mechanics, high-stakes heists, and the return of legendary characters—IYKYK. The…
