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# #105: Ordering dinner… and a new game? 🍕🎮 The wild shift in gaming retail
- URL: https://www.gtplayer.net/en/edition-105-en/
- Published: 2026-08-17T22:00:00.000Z
- Updated: 2026-08-17T22:00:00.000Z
- Author: Dr.K
- Tags: #lang-en, #edition-105

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📅 Upcoming PC, Console & Mobile Game Releases

[ 8/18 Tue The Sinking City 2 ↗ Frogwares PC Releasing on August 18, this new Lovecraftian survival horror action-adventure features enhanced combat action and mysterious exploration. ](https://gtplayer-click.gtplayernet.workers.dev/?edition=105§ion=calendar&lang=en&label=%EC%8B%B1%ED%82%B9%20%EC%8B%9C%ED%8B%B0%202&url=https%3A%2F%2Fstore.steampowered.com%2Fapp%2F2825860%2FThe%5FSinking%5FCity%5F2%2F&ref=gtplayer.net)[ 8/18 Tue Last Pirate: Die Together ↗ Indie Developer PC Releasing on Steam on August 18, this co-op pirate survival action game tasks you and your crewmates with exploring uncharted, perilous seas to survive. ](https://gtplayer-click.gtplayernet.workers.dev/?edition=105§ion=calendar&lang=en&label=%EB%9D%BC%EC%8A%A4%ED%8A%B8%20%ED%8C%8C%EC%9D%B4%EB%9F%BF%3A%20%EB%8B%A4%EC%9D%B4%20%ED%88%AC%EA%B2%8C%EB%8D%94&url=https%3A%2F%2Fin.ign.com%2Flast-pirates-die-together%2F269044%2Flast-pirates-die-together-official-launch-trailer&ref=gtplayer.net)[ 8/18 Tue Vapor World: Over The Mind ↗ ALIVE PC Releasing on August 18, this Soulslike narrative 2D action-adventure game delivers precise parrying action set within a bizarre inner world. ](https://gtplayer-click.gtplayernet.workers.dev/?edition=105§ion=calendar&lang=en&label=%EB%B2%A0%EC%9D%B4%ED%8D%BC%20%EC%9B%94%EB%93%9C%3A%20%EC%98%A4%EB%B2%84%20%EB%8D%94%20%EB%A7%88%EC%9D%B8%EB%93%9C&url=https%3A%2F%2Fstore.steampowered.com%2Fapp%2F1996090%2FVapor%5FWorld%5FOver%5FThe%5FMind%2F&ref=gtplayer.net)[ 8/19 Wed STEINS;GATE RE:BOOT ↗ MAGES. PC Releasing on August 19, this reboot of the masterpiece sci-fi visual novel retells its time-travel narrative with refreshed visual graphics and enhanced presentation. ](https://gtplayer-click.gtplayernet.workers.dev/?edition=105§ion=calendar&lang=en&label=%EC%8A%88%ED%83%80%EC%9D%B8%EC%A6%88%20%EA%B2%8C%EC%9D%B4%ED%8A%B8%20%EB%A6%AC%EB%B6%80%ED%8A%B8&url=https%3A%2F%2Fstore.steampowered.com%2Fapp%2F4012810%2FSTEINSGATE%5FREBOOT%2F&ref=gtplayer.net)[ 8/19 Wed Hearth & Hamlet ↗ Indie Developer PC Releasing on August 19, this medieval simulation game features management elements where players build settlements, care for villagers, and expand their towns. ](https://gtplayer-click.gtplayernet.workers.dev/?edition=105§ion=calendar&lang=en&label=%ED%95%98%EC%8A%A4%20%EC%95%A4%20%ED%96%84%EB%A6%BF&url=https%3A%2F%2Fstore.steampowered.com%2Fapp%2F4315040%2FHearth%5Fand%5FHamlet%2F&ref=gtplayer.net)[ 8/20 Thu Mortal Shell 2 ↗ Cold Symmetry PC Releasing on August 20, this dark fantasy action RPG sequel showcases heavy, hardcore combat across a vast open-world environment utilizing a new shell possession mechanic. ](https://gtplayer-click.gtplayernet.workers.dev/?edition=105§ion=calendar&lang=en&label=%EB%AA%A8%ED%83%88%20%EC%85%B8%202&url=https%3A%2F%2Fstore.steampowered.com%2Fapp%2F2584270%2FMortal%5FShell%5FII%2F&ref=gtplayer.net)

🏆 Global Gaming Events & Esports Schedule

[ ONE PIECE Bounty Rush 7.5th Anniversary Official Livestream Reveal of new characters and announcement of the latest 7.5th anniversary updates Online Livestream · 2026-08-19 Showcase ](https://gtplayer-click.gtplayernet.workers.dev/?edition=105§ion=calendar%5Fevent&lang=en&label=%EC%9B%90%ED%94%BC%EC%8A%A4%20%EB%B0%94%EC%9A%B4%ED%8B%B0%20%EB%9F%AC%EC%8B%9C%207.5%EC%A3%BC%EB%85%84%20%EA%B8%B0%EB%85%90%20%EA%B3%B5%EC%8B%9D%20%EC%83%9D%EB%B0%A9%EC%86%A1&url=https%3A%2F%2Fdengekionline.com%2Farticle%2F202608%2F84627&ref=gtplayer.net)[ TSURUGIHIME Closed Battle Beta Tester Recruitment Recruiting testers for the upcoming action RPG's first combat CBT Online (PC) · 2026-08-17 \~ 2026-08-23 Beta Test ](https://gtplayer-click.gtplayernet.workers.dev/?edition=105§ion=calendar%5Fevent&lang=en&label=%EC%B8%A0%EB%A3%A8%EA%B8%B0%ED%9E%88%EB%A9%94%28%E3%81%A4%E3%82%8B%E3%81%8E%E5%A7%AB%29%20%ED%81%B4%EB%A1%9C%EC%A6%88%EB%93%9C%20%EB%B0%B0%ED%8B%80%20%EB%B2%A0%ED%83%80%20%ED%85%8C%EC%8A%A4%ED%84%B0%20%EB%AA%A8%EC%A7%91&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.4gamer.net%2Fgames%2F672%2FG067214%2F20260817023%2F&ref=gtplayer.net)

📰 Global Gaming Industry News & Business Updates

[ Issue 'Garbage Country' Wins Grand Prix at BIC 2026 Awards ↗ Inven · August 17](https://gtplayer-click.gtplayernet.workers.dev/?edition=105§ion=briefing&lang=en&label=%27%EA%B0%80%EB%B9%84%EC%A7%80%20%EC%BB%A8%ED%8A%B8%EB%A6%AC%27%2C%20BIC%202026%20%EC%96%B4%EC%9B%8C%EB%93%9C%20%EA%B7%B8%EB%9E%91%ED%94%84%EB%A6%AC%20%EC%88%98%EC%83%81&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.inven.co.kr%2Fwebzine%2Fnews%2F%3Fnews%3D319607&ref=gtplayer.net)[ Issue 18th President's Cup KeG: Busan Metropolitan City Wins Overall Championship for First Time in 15 Years ↗ Inven · August 17](https://gtplayer-click.gtplayernet.workers.dev/?edition=105§ion=briefing&lang=en&label=%EC%A0%9C18%ED%9A%8C%20%EB%8C%80%ED%86%B5%EB%A0%B9%EB%B0%B0%20KeG%2C%20%EB%B6%80%EC%82%B0%EA%B4%91%EC%97%AD%EC%8B%9C%2015%EB%85%84%20%EB%A7%8C%EC%97%90%20%EC%A2%85%ED%95%A9%20%EC%9A%B0%EC%8A%B9&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.inven.co.kr%2Fwebzine%2Fnews%2F%3Fnews%3D319613&ref=gtplayer.net)[ Issue Sega's 'Sonic Frontiers' Surpasses 5 Million Units in Global Sales ↗ 4Gamer · August 17](https://gtplayer-click.gtplayernet.workers.dev/?edition=105§ion=briefing&lang=en&label=%EC%84%B8%EA%B0%80%20%27%EC%86%8C%EB%8B%89%20%ED%94%84%EB%A1%A0%ED%8B%B0%EC%96%B4%27%2C%20%EA%B8%80%EB%A1%9C%EB%B2%8C%20%ED%8C%90%EB%A7%A4%EB%9F%89%20500%EB%A7%8C%20%EC%9E%A5%20%EB%8F%8C%ED%8C%8C&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.4gamer.net%2Fgames%2F608%2FG060894%2F20260817040%2F&ref=gtplayer.net)[ Release 'TCG Card Shop Simulator' Official Release Set for September 16 ↗ 4Gamer · August 17](https://gtplayer-click.gtplayernet.workers.dev/?edition=105§ion=briefing&lang=en&label=%27TCG%20%EC%B9%B4%EB%93%9C%20%EC%83%B5%20%EC%8B%9C%EB%AE%AC%EB%A0%88%EC%9D%B4%ED%84%B0%27%2C%209%EC%9B%94%2016%EC%9D%BC%20%EC%A0%95%EC%8B%9D%20%EC%B6%9C%EC%8B%9C%20%EA%B2%B0%EC%A0%95&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.4gamer.net%2Fgames%2F845%2FG084533%2F20260817044%2F&ref=gtplayer.net)[ Issue 'Kingdom Hearts' Rises to #2 in US Steam Sales Following D23 Trailer ↗ IGN India · August 17](https://gtplayer-click.gtplayernet.workers.dev/?edition=105§ion=briefing&lang=en&label=%27%ED%82%B9%EB%8D%A4%20%ED%95%98%EC%B8%A0%27%2C%20D23%20%ED%8A%B8%EB%A0%88%EC%9D%BC%EB%9F%AC%20%ED%9A%A8%EA%B3%BC%EB%A1%9C%20%E7%BE%8E%20%EC%8A%A4%ED%8C%80%20%ED%8C%90%EB%A7%A4%202%EC%9C%84%20%EB%93%B1%EA%B7%B9&url=https%3A%2F%2Fin.ign.com%2Fkingdom-hearts-iv%2F269057%2Fkingdom-hearts-becomes-second-top-selling-steam-game-in-the-us-after-extended-d23-trailer-sparks-fan&ref=gtplayer.net)[ Release 'Remothered: Red Nuns' Legacy' Official Release Date Trailer Revealed ↗ IGN India · August 17](https://gtplayer-click.gtplayernet.workers.dev/?edition=105§ion=briefing&lang=en&label=%27%EB%A6%AC%EB%A7%88%EB%8D%94%EB%93%9C%3A%20%EB%A0%88%EB%93%9C%20%EB%84%8C%EC%8A%A4%20%EB%A0%88%EA%B1%B0%EC%8B%9C%27%2C%20%EA%B3%B5%EC%8B%9D%20%EC%B6%9C%EC%8B%9C%EC%9D%BC%20%ED%8A%B8%EB%A0%88%EC%9D%BC%EB%9F%AC%20%EA%B3%B5%EA%B0%9C&url=https%3A%2F%2Fin.ign.com%2Fremothered-red-nuns-legacy%2F269048%2Fremothered-red-nuns-legacy-official-release-date-trailer&ref=gtplayer.net)[ Issue US Delivery Platform DoorDash Begins Selling Digital Video Games ↗ IGN · August 17](https://gtplayer-click.gtplayernet.workers.dev/?edition=105§ion=briefing&lang=en&label=%E7%BE%8E%20%EB%B0%B0%EB%8B%AC%20%ED%94%8C%EB%9E%AB%ED%8F%BC%20%EB%8F%84%EC%96%B4%EB%8C%80%EC%8B%9C%2C%20%EB%94%94%EC%A7%80%ED%84%B8%20%EB%B9%84%EB%94%94%EC%98%A4%20%EA%B2%8C%EC%9E%84%20%ED%8C%90%EB%A7%A4%20%EA%B0%9C%EC%8B%9C&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ign.com%2Farticles%2Fyou-can-now-buy-digital-video-games-on-doordash&ref=gtplayer.net)

✍️ Gaming Industry Trends & Market Insights

Buying Games on Food Delivery Apps: The Blurring Boundaries of Distribution Platforms

Purchasing digital codes for the latest video games just like ordering a pizza has become reality.  
What kind of transformation will cross-industry platforms bring as they seek to disrupt game distribution?

Leading US food delivery platform DoorDash has officially started selling digital video games. 🍕 Moving beyond physical delivery of boxed games, it now distributes instantly activatable digital codes directly within its app.  
  
This shift creates a novel disruption to the traditional distribution structure centered around Steam and console storefronts. Integrating game commerce into everyday on-demand commerce platforms lowers barriers to entry and drives impulsive purchases among the general public, serving as a catalyst to expand the customer pool toward non-gamers. 🛒  
  
Ultimately, the key takeaway is that **game consumption is transitioning from a purpose-driven search market into an everyday lifestyle consumption domain**. As touchpoints for content distribution penetrate everyday lifestyle apps, the psychological distance consumers feel toward gaming narrows dramatically. 💡  
  
In an era where all digital goods can be purchased on a single platform, what proprietary value will traditional gaming storefronts offer to retain their players? 🎮

— Dr. K

🎬 Today's Game Concept Art Gallery

**League of Legends** — Summoner's Rift Upheaval Brought by Tactical Feedback and New Patch  
"A bonus cut prompting AI to envision a new moment of clash on Summoner's Rift, shaped by teams' rigorous feedback and upcoming patch preparations." — Dr. K

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