Esports Spotlight — August 2025
The August 2025 esports schedule covered major global events including EWC Riyadh, VCT Stage 2, LEC Summer, Pokémon Worlds, BLAST Finals, and QuakeCon.
Steam’s Need for Speed Franchise Sale: Up to 93% Off Until August 11
A look back at Steam’s August 2025 Need for Speed franchise sale, which discounted multiple entries in EA’s racing series by as much as 93%.
From Controversy to Comeback? Battlefield 6 Aims to Rebuild Player Trust
Battlefield 6 entered its pre-launch cycle carrying years of player skepticism, but stronger community response and renewed creator interest suggested momentum was beginning to shift.
Jakub Szamałek Talks Inner Space, Rebel Wolves, and Life After The Witcher 3
Jakub Szamalek discusses Inner Space, The Witcher 3, Cyberpunk 2077, Rebel Wolves, and The Blood of Dawnwalker in this updated Fix Gaming Channel interview.
Battlefield 6 “Secure Boot is Not Enabled” Error – How to Fix (Steam Version)
Battlefield 6 requires UEFI Secure Boot on PC. Here is how to check Secure Boot in Windows and enable it on Gigabyte motherboards for Steam players.
Firestoke Shuts Down After Failing to Secure New Funding
UK indie publisher Firestoke shut down after four years after failing to secure new funding, ending operations behind several accessible PC and console releases.
Phasmophobia Dev Preview 20 Reveals Progression 2.0 Update Details
Phasmophobia Dev Preview 20 detailed Progression 2.0, including new leveling, equipment tiers, rewards, and broader changes planned for Kinetic Games’ ghost-hunting hit.
Chernobylite 2’s Megapatch 03 Is a Return to Survival Roots
Chernobylite 2 Megapatch 03 reworked major systems, dropped co-op plans, and pushed the game back toward the survival-horror roots of the original.
Real Advice for Real Indie Devs – This Book Could Change Your Launch
Conquer Your Niche is your real-world indie game marketing guide. Learn how to grow wishlists, pitch to press, and launch with confidence.
Game of the Week #15: Fortified Space – A Solo Dev’s Dream Turns Real
Fortified Space, a solo-dev tactical sci-fi sandbox from Nightsail Game Studios, is Game of the Week #15 with ship combat, exploration, and base building.
Fix Gaming Channel Is Hiring a Community Manager
Fix Gaming Channel’s Community Manager opening sought someone to keep Discord active, support indie creators, post new content, handle light moderation, and consistently engage with the community.
Imagine a World Without Steam: How Different Would Gaming Be Today?
A thought experiment on how PC gaming might look without Steam, from game discovery and ownership to updates, modding, indie visibility, and digital storefront competition.
From Neon Lounges to VR Tables: 6 Casino Simulators That Let You Run the House
This roundup highlights six casino simulators across PC and VR, covering social hubs, tycoon management, poker, blackjack, roulette, resort building, and risk-free virtual casino play.
Witchfire: First Impressions After the Webgrave Update – A Rebirth Done Right
Witchfire’s Webgrave Update earns a positive first impression with a large new region, Rosary builds, Workshop and stat overhauls, higher difficulty, smooth performance, and sharper roguelite FPS systems.
Do Developers Make Games for You, Me, or Themselves?
From passion projects to PR realities, this honest breakdown explores what really drives developers.