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Elden Ring: Tarnished Edition Arrives on Switch 2 Aug. 28
Tarnished Edition launches Aug. 28 on Nintendo Switch 2 with the base game, Shadow of the Erdtree expansion, multiplayer, and new content.
Gaming Careers Veterans May Not Know About
Veterans can find careers in the gaming industry through project management, community support, quality assurance, business operations, and other roles beyond game development.
Join ALG’s Discord Event on August 21
ALG will hold its next Community Friday on Aug. 21 at 8 p.m. Eastern, continuing a weekly Discord series that brings the ALG Discord members together for conversation and gaming.
‘Gears of War: E-Day’ Public Beta Opens Aug. 13
Gears of War: E-Day opens its public multiplayer beta Aug. 13 on Xbox Series X|S and PC.
The Army’s Soldier Showdown 8 Continues Through October
Soldier Showdown 8 brings Army gamers together for online Warzone and Fortnite competition through October.
Join ALG for Community Friday on Aug. 14
Join ALG on Discord Aug. 14 for Community Friday and connect with the ALG community through conversation, camaraderie, and gaming.
Board Games That Introduce Players to Video Game Worlds
Board games based on video games can help ALG communities introduce Legionnaires and the community to popular gaming franchises while building connections through tabletop play.
August Video Game Releases
August video game releases include new titles and returning franchises, such as Beast of Reincarnation, Star Wars: Zero Company, Elden Ring Tarnished Edition, Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection Vol. 2, and more.
The Real Benefits of Exergaming
Discover the benefits of exergaming, from calorie burn and better coordination to sharper focus, improved mood, and social connection, plus why it’s especially good for balance and fall prevention in older adults.
Friends Can Create an Entire World in The Planet Crafter
The Planet Crafter gives up to eight players a calmer cooperative experience as they build bases, gather resources, and transform a hostile planet together.
Warhammer 40,000 Joins the Fight in Helldivers 2
Helldivers 2 is teaming up with Warhammer 40,000 for the Castellan’s Creed Warbond, which adds Astra Militarum weapons, armor, vehicle patterns, and other gear on Aug. 12.
ALG Community Fridays Begin Aug. 7 on Discord
ALG Community Fridays begin Aug. 7 on Discord with Veterans, Service Members, military families, and supporters gathering for conversation, camaraderie, and community gaming.
Naval Battles Return in Battlefield 6 Season 4
Battlefield 6 Season 4 adds naval warfare, new combat boats, dynamic waves and the Tsuru Reef map, giving players new ways to fight across land, air and water.
Understanding the Groups That Make Up The American Legion Family and How to Join
Learn about The American Legion, American Legion Auxiliary, Sons of The American Legion, and American Legion Riders, including membership eligibility and how to join.
This Game Lets Players Explore an Entire World Through Sound
Coloratura uses three-dimensional audio and music to create a video game that blind and sighted players can experience together.
The USS Enterprise Had an Arcade During the Early 1980s
During the 1980s, Sailors aboard the USS Enterprise (CVN-65) could spend their off-duty time playing classic arcade games at sea, such as Donkey Kong, Tempest, and Dig Dug at sea.
Classic Xbox Favorites Find a New Home on PC
Classic Xbox games are now playable on PC and supported handhelds as Microsoft expands backward compatibility.
Smithsonian Art Museum Becomes a Free Arcade This Weekend
The Smithsonian American Art Museum will host SAAM Arcade on July 25, featuring free indie games, classic arcade machines, console gaming, and live music.