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Sponge Break — A silly co-op game about sponges escaping the kitchen on a raft was announced. 2-4 players steer the raft, solve puzzles, and dodge beavers and fire via proximity chat. It features 100+ cosmetic unlockables and customizable faces, with playtest sign-ups live now.

Splinter Cell — The Splinter Cell remake will keep its linear structure and light meter, with no open world. Classic gadgets like sticky cameras and gas grenades return, and the game is built on the Snowdrop engine with destructible environments. It's planned for 2027 but is in a "very fragile state."

DOOM: The Dark Ages — The Revelations DLC launched and dropped Denuvo entirely, removing the performance-hungry protection. The expansion brings classic Doom elements, though Mick Gordon wasn't involved in the audio.

Silent Hill 1 — The original Silent Hill 1 received a native PC port based on decompiled source code, running on modern system APIs. It allows players to experience the full game from start to finish without emulators.

Kuro Games — Kuro Games officially published exact drop rates for Echo upgrades in Wuthering Waves, with each stat having an equal 7.6923% chance. A massive 3.5 update drops on July 10th with new zones and characters.

Honkai: Nexus Anima CBT — CBT invites for Honkai: Nexus Anima are rolling out starting July 8, 2026. Selected players can find, bond with, and battle Animas in the city, but the test platform might be assigned regardless of priority.

Owlcat Games — Owlcat Games is giving away all DLC for Rogue Trader on Switch 2 for free as an apology for the problematic port. After a massive optimization patch, the Deluxe Pack and two expansions are now free on console.

Honkai: Star Rail — A new trailer for Honkai: Star Rail delves into Himeko's and Motoko's melancholy backstory, including a body-consuming curse and a star-chasing giant. The narrative promises to be a tearjerker.

The Blood of Dawnwalker — Press impressions of the first 4 hours show the game is deeper than expected, with 30 in-game days to save your family. Combat offers a skill-based parry system or a more automated one, and the writing has drawn comparisons to classic RPGs.

Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced — The remake leaked a day before official release via a working build from Ubisoft's internal channels. Denuvo and other protections were bypassed using virtualization, dealing a blow to the publisher's plans.

Palworld — Palworld has surpassed 40 million players, including Game Pass subscribers and trial users. The game leaves early access on July 10 with a massive 1.0 update, and it's currently 30% off on Steam.

Tokyo Game Show 2026 — The participant list for Tokyo Game Show 2026 includes 759 companies and 3,946 booths, with major publishers like Sony, Capcom, and Square Enix attending. The event runs September 17-21 at Makuhari Messe.

Crimson Desert — Crimson Desert might come to Nintendo Switch 2, as Pearl Abyss CEO confirmed a basic version is running on the new hardware. Serious optimization is needed, and no release date is set yet.

Marvel Rivals — Season 9, "The Mystery of Thebes," drops July 10 with Jubilee as a new Strategist, a full rework for Black Widow, and overhauled team-up abilities. Mobile heroes get shield regen, and 80% of the roster receives balance changes.

Love and Deepspace — Love and Deepspace canceled its Bilibili World 2026 booth and is refunding all fan travel costs after controversy over the new love interest Valco. The character was completely removed from the game, and cosplayer interactions at Anime Expo were scrapped.

The Elder Scrolls 6 — Jason Schreier predicts The Elder Scrolls 6 will release in 2028 or 2029, with full production starting only in 2023 after Starfield. The big question is whether Bethesda can refresh the formula without losing the classic vibe.

Final Fantasy VII: Ever Crisis — Square Enix is shutting down Final Fantasy VII: Ever Crisis on October 7 due to slow chapter releases, lackluster gameplay, and aggressive monetization. Premium currency purchases have already stopped.

Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced — The remake has over 300,000 pre-orders on Steam, generating nearly $14 million, which is five times more than AC Shadows at the same stage. It has already outsold Skull and Bones' entire lifetime.

Shangri-La Frontier: The Seven Colossi — Netmarble revealed a new boss and gameplay trailer during the "ShanFro Day" stream, showcasing slick animations and skill visuals. Season 3 of the anime was also teased.

DOOM: The Dark Ages — The Revelations DLC launched with "Very Positive" reviews, with 87% of 378 user ratings positive. It brings classic Doom elements, though some players criticize overcomplex mechanics and a useless chain spear.

Warhammer 40,000: Rogue Trader — Owlcat Games released a massive update for Rogue Trader on Switch 2, fixing crashes and improving Russian localization. All paid DLCs are now free, including two upcoming expansions.

Never Grave: The Witch and The Curse — The hand-animated roguelite-metroidvania is coming to Android, with pre-registration now open. Features include possessing enemies, boss fights, village-building, and co-op.

Lost Final Fantasy 7 prequel — A lost Final Fantasy 7 prequel is finally getting an English localization, but there's a major catch that OG fans won't like. Square Enix confirmed it, but details remain murky.

No Rest for the Wicked — No Rest for the Wicked has sold 2 million copies, with the 1.0 release dropping in October. It will include a full campaign, 15+ handcrafted regions, endgame, and cross-play.

Marvel Rivals — Season 9 brings Jubilee as a strategist, new abilities for all heroes, and auto-HP regen for divers. The update also includes nerfs to Cyclops and Rocket, buffs to Thing, Thor, Storm, and Black Cat.

Assassin's Creed: Black Flag Resynced — Critics have warmly received the remake, with an 84 on Metacritic (PS5) and 87 on OpenCritic. The game retains the original's strengths while revamping combat and graphics, though enemy AI and dated missions are downsides.

Mikael Kasurinen — The Control Resonant game director answered 197 fan questions, revealing that the second half will be totally different from trailers. Bosses are optional, skill resets cost cash, and there's no romance.

Mortal Shell 2 — Mortal Shell 2 launches August 20, 2026, with pre-orders live at ₽2299. The Devout Edition offers 3-day early access and obsidian skins for all eight shells.

Mortal Shell II — The sequel expands the universe with dynamic combat, enemy body possession, and a sprawling map. Pre-orders are live with standard and Devout editions.

Chris Avellone confirms Avowed 2 development is UNAFFECTED — Chris Avellone says Avowed 2 development is unaffected and in advanced production, but the studio might be reassigned to a new Fallout amid Microsoft's leadership crisis. He criticized corporate policy affecting The Outer Worlds 2 sales.

The Blood of Dawnwalker — 30 minutes of gameplay footage shows locations, cutscenes, quests, and combat in human and vampire forms. Opinions are split 50/50, with some unimpressed by the $79.99 price tag.

The Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced remake is getting roasted by experts for its HDR mess on PS5 Pro — GamingTech testers found black levels too high, turning shadows into grey sludge on OLED TVs. The game ignores system HDR settings, requiring manual tweaks.

Battlefield 6 — Battlefield 6 is sticking around at least until 2028, having become the best-selling game in the US for 2025. Plans include big updates, naval battles, Wake Island, and a boosted competitive scene.

40 million — Palworld has crossed 40 million players worldwide after about 2.5 years in Early Access. The studio released a thank-you video and the full launch is this week.

Buckshot Roulette — Buckshot Roulette is coming to Xbox and Game Pass over two years after its Steam debut. The indie horror hit brings shotgun chaos to console players.

Frostpunk 2 — Frostpunk 2 has sold one million copies in two years since PC debut. It's currently 50% off on Steam, and the third DLC, Surge, drops by end of 2026.

Mario Kart Tour — Nintendo is shutting down Mario Kart Tour on September 29 after seven years. Ruby sales are disabled, and paid subscription perks are now free, but there will be no offline version.

Saber Interactive — Saber Interactive shared their efficiency secret: 3,500 employees, flexible workflow, and studios in cheaper regions. After Warhammer 40k: Space Marine II sold 7+ million copies, they focus on fun and smart spending.

After 17 years — Minecraft finally added decorative Cushion blocks that allow players to sit properly. Place them on wooden stairs to create chairs, and sit at rest spots in abandoned camps.

Final Fantasy VII: Ever Crisis — Square Enix is shutting down Final Fantasy VII: Ever Crisis on October 6, 2026. Red Crystals sales have stopped, but leftover currency can be spent until shutdown.

Warhammer 40,000: Dark Heresy — The game hit 800,000 wishlists on Steam, unlocking exclusive concept art and a customization set. To unlock everything, they need to double those numbers.

Overwatch — Overwatch in Korea is moving to Nexon on August 12, 2026. Players can link accounts to keep progress, and those who do before launch get 20 Mythic Prisms, a legendary skin, and loot boxes.

Team Fortress 2 Summer Update — The Summer Update added 6 new maps, cosmetic cases, and community-driven bug fixes. Until September 15, open cases for exclusive summer Unusual effects.

Destiny 2 — Destiny 2 won't be completely abandoned but will receive only minimal tech support with emergency crash fixes and server maintenance. No major updates are planned.

New stun system in Subnautica 2 — Patch 1.1 "Adaptive Measures" introduces a sonic resonator to stun aggressive fish and a multi-tool to make them flinch. Future plans include proximity chat and new regions.

The Monkey Paw Curls — After Xbox's massive layoffs, details emerge on how each studio is hit. Obsidian is working on Fallout, but not in a good way.

Roblox — Roblox rolls out a smart reporting system that auto-classifies incidents based on plain language descriptions. Users can track reports and see actions taken.

Schreier: Obsidian canceled Avowed 2 — Jason Schreier reports that Obsidian canceled Avowed 2 despite being far in development and is now working on a new Fallout led by Josh Sawyer. The concept is in early stages.

Palworld — Palworld is breaking Early Access rules by offering great value, exploding onto the scene in early 2024 as a viral, addictive monster.

MindsEye — Build a Rocket Boy is throwing an all-expenses-paid event for fans in Edinburgh amid worker protests.

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Ostrich Island — A volcano erupts and all residents are evacuated, but one ostrich had its head in the sand. Help it escape and reunite with its family through tropical paradise, storms, ocean depths, and underground darkness. Each island hides secret achievements, collectibles, and bonuses. Details

Ishin Character Model Fixes — A massive mod for Ryu Ga Gotoku: Ishin backports character model upgrades from Yakuza 0 & Kiwami, giving the game a major visual glow-up. Details

Monster Hunter Teostra — Pre-order is live for the Monster Hunter Teostra figure by S6 Studio, available through STC Toys. Details

SCP: Secret Laboratory — A multiplayer horror game set in a catastrophic SCP containment breach at Site-02. Choose your side among five human classes, fight or flee from anomalous entities, and use emergency measures like Tesla gates and nuclear warheads. Details

Aquaria — An underwater world exploration game where you join Naija, a lone explorer, traveling from dark caves to sunlit oases. Uncover the truth about her family and the secret of Aquaria through a compelling story, innovative mouse-based controls, and 175 unique creatures. Details

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Starfield — After Microsoft's "bloodbath," Starfield is no longer Todd Howard's golden child. ZeniMax is narrowing its focus to Fallout, Doom, and The Elder Scrolls, axing a fifth of the workforce and selling studios, while Starfield support gets dropped from the priority list. The future involves betting on proven classics under a hard austerity regime.

Microsoft — Microsoft admits Minecraft was a cash cow subsidizing other divisions. Now Asha Sharma makes Mojang report directly to her, and money is about to flow: Microsoft was losing to Roblox by underfunding Minecraft, so the plan is to turn it into a modern, competitive ecosystem. All announced games are safe.

Undead Labs — Undead Labs leaves Xbox, and State of Decay 3 may skip Game Pass. The studio officially splits from Xbox as part of a large reorganization, with development continuing under full funding, but independence puts the game's day-one subscription launch at risk. Fans now await the legal verdict.

Obsidian Entertainment — Obsidian Entertainment is cutting a quarter of its staff, 60-70 employees, including The Outer Worlds' art director. Most were laid off July 6, with more by year-end. Survival mode and Avowed expansions are still in production, while other games are on hold. Staff hope for clarity at today's meeting.

Double Fine — Double Fine and Compulsion Games are going independent again, thanking Xbox for it. After the biggest Xbox restructuring ever, the studios got their game rights back. Over 3000 staff will be cut, five studios sold or spun off. Double Fine and Compulsion are among them, walking away with their IP intact.

Game Pass — Game Pass subscriber numbers have dropped to 30 million, down from 34 million in February 2024 and 37 million in 2022. According to the Wall Street Journal, growth has stalled despite Xbox's focus on Game Pass and multiplatform releases. Activision Blizzard documents had projected 77 million by 2026 and 100 million by 2030.

Fallout — Bethesda is shifting focus to its biggest series: Fallout, Elder Scrolls, Doom, Quake, and Wolfenstein, after massive Xbox layoffs. Studio head Jill Braff told staff the old model of each studio going solo no longer works due to rising expectations and tougher competition. Arkane is leaving the corporation, and even id Software was hit by cuts.

id Software — Rumor: id Software has laid off 95 of 200 employees, including "most if not all" programmers, per 3D Realms founder Scott Miller. The studio behind DOOM, Quake, and the id Tech engine may lose core expertise. A 10-12 hour DLC for DOOM: The Dark Ages drops today, but George Broussard says "id is essentially gone," just a support team now.

State of Decay 3 — Undead Labs has been sold, and State of Decay 3 no longer has to launch on Game Pass. The sale removes the subscription requirement, with the new owner to negotiate separately. The buyer is TBA this summer. Alongside Undead, Xbox is parting ways with Ninja Theory, Double Fine, and Compulsion. The game hits PC (Steam), PS5, and Xbox Series in 2027 with text localization.

Cyberpunk 2 — Cyberpunk 2 stays strictly first-person, as creative director Igor Sarzhinsky confirmed that third-person view would break immersion and turn it into a different game. Despite fan requests, this approach doesn't simplify development: real-time non-linear scenes cost three times more than classic cutscenes. For CD Projekt RED, it's a deliberate choice for quality and deep immersion.

Obsidian — Chris Avellone believes Obsidian is still working on Avowed 2. The ex-creative director claims the sequel is far enough along that recent Xbox layoffs won't kill it. George Ziets is reportedly the lead writer, and the art style might change after the original art director Matt Hansen got cut. No official word yet.

No Rest for the Wicked — Moon Studios announced that their grim action-RPG No Rest for the Wicked has sold 2,000,000 copies. Despite a rocky launch full of bugs and performance issues, the devs turned it around with regular patches and content updates. The game is currently in Steam Early Access, with a full release on the way.

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Batman: Arkham Origins Blackgate - Deluxe Edition — Explore the grim halls of Blackgate Prison as Batman, unraveling conspiracies using stealth and gadgets in dynamic 2.5D action. This is a direct continuation of Arkham Origins, revealing darker chapters of the hero's past. Details

BepInExPack for The Last Stand: Aftermath — This modding framework allows players to tweak mechanics, add content, and take full control of the game. It's a must-have for those looking to customize their experience. Details

Threezero DLX AOE Lockdown figure — Fresh in-hand photos of the Threezero DLX AOE Lockdown figure have been shared by collectors, showing the figure from all angles. The detailed shots highlight the craftsmanship of this collectible. Details

Elon Simulator 2019 — In this dynamic shooter, you play as Starman on a journey to Mars, shooting or dodging objects to survive. Different items cause varying damage, making some far more dangerous than others. Details

Ruthless Water — Survive in an abandoned mansion by exploring dark locations, hiding from a stalker, and using items to survive. The game features dynamic lighting, unpredictable enemy behavior, and an unexpected finale. Details

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Cyberpunk 2077 just hit 100K concurrent Steam players for the first time since 2023. CD Projekt RED's Paweł Sasko credits a spike to the hype around the anime Cyberpunk: Edgerunners and a collab with Wuthering Waves, plus a 70% Steam discount. That combo pushed sales past 40 million copies.

Meccha Chameleon sold over 15 million copies in less than a month after launch. The summer hit: hide from "hunters" using paint and a brush. It hit 1 million in just 4 DAYS. Now it's only 290 RUB on Steam with full Russian localization.

XBOX is laying off 1,600 employees TODAY, and that's just the beginning. After weeks of uncertainty and speculation, the cuts have begun as part of a company "reset" under new CEO Asha Sharma.

Nintendo Switch Is Getting Discontinued from mid-February 2027 in Europe. Nintendo has confirmed that it will stop selling Switch, Switch Lite & Switch OLED to European retailers, with Nintendo Store sales ending at the same time. Throughout 2026, the console will still be manufactured and widely available.

Path of Exile announced the showcase date for the new league, Allflame Plague. The 3.29 expansion reveal will happen on July 16 at 11:00 PM MSK. After the stream, Q&A with Mark Roberts, Octavian, and ZiggyD. Twitch Drops are coming, but rewards are still under wraps.

CS2 tournament has turned into an absolute nightmare in Guangzhou. XSE Pro League practice PCs were infected with Trojans and spyware. Magnojez from BetBoom showed antivirus scans finding the malware, while his teammate Zagodyrenko also found a torrent client and a private WoW server client. One pro already lost access to his Steam account after logging in.

Cyberpunk: Edgerunners 2 early viewers are THRILLED. The debut episode screened at Anime Expo in LA blew up social media with praise. Critics are also loving it. Not a single frame leaked online, CD Projekt RED's PR director thanked fans for keeping it under wraps.

Solo Leveling: KARMA dropped a trailer with an original story NEVER shown in the anime, a 27-year war of monarchs, barely mentioned in the print. The trailer reveals fresh characters and a desperate, vicious battle on unexplored lands. It launches on PC and smartphones this year.

Helldivers 2 devs trolled Sony and unexpectedly defended physical discs. Arrowhead humorously reacted to rumors that Sony plans to stop releasing games on discs starting January 2028. They called on players to rally behind "the last PlayStation disc". However, fans quickly pointed out that Helldivers 2 itself requires an internet connection, making a physical disc completely USELESS.

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 devs aren't playing it safe with their next game. Sandfall Interactive is ready to get experimental, even if it pisses off some players. Designer Guillaume Broche says the team built the first game without trying to please everyone, and that's exactly why it worked.

Guilty Gear: Strive next DLC fighter will be a guest character. Arc System Works is preparing another crossover. After Robo-Ky, devs confirmed that this winter, Season 5 will bring a character from a third-party franchise. Players are speculating: maybe from Cyberpunk: Edgerunners again?

Halo might be handed to Call of Duty's creators. Insider Jez Corden claims Microsoft is considering handing the iconic franchise to Activision. He's cautious about the rumor but confirms it's being discussed. After the mixed reception of Halo Inƒinite and Xbox's restructuring, Halo Studios would focus on brand management.

EA Sports FC 26 crushed its all-time peak on Steam, over 150,000 concurrent players. The surge comes from the 2026 World Cup hype and a fat discount: in-game events pulled football fans back in. But the reviews are meh, just 48% positive.

The Sims 4 finally kills those annoying phone calls. Maxis dropped an update revamping notifications. The "silence phone" button now actually blocks everything, and invites come ONLY from friends. Freelancers won't get random job calls, repeat meet-ups cap at once per two weeks.

Kojima is upset over PlayStation ditching discs. The legendary game designer admitted the news saddens him, but he's even MORE worried about a future where cloud gaming kills traditional game buying. He fears players might one day lose access to their digital libraries.

The Division 2 meets Dead by Daylight in a dark crossover. Until July 14, players can unlock cosmetics themed after the horror's killers. A global event is also live: enemies are tougher, but you get damage buffs. The Dark Zone got serious changes.

BANNED Epic Games silenced a prominent Fortnite leaker through a lawsuit. The publisher settled with ex-contractor Hayden Cohen (AdiraFN), who leaked scoop on future collabs. He's now BANNED from sharing Epic's trade secrets.

Hatsune Miku Nendoroid Starry Party is a party game hitting Steam and Nintendo Switch 2 in 2027. You can play as Miku, Len, Rin, Luka, Meiko, Kaito, and more in adorable chibi form. The trailer features "StargazeR". It's part of the "BEYOND BORDERs" project.

New lands and the World Tree details of the massive 1.0 update for Palworld. Official early access exit, July 10, 2026. A 27-page patch note: opening the World Tree region, floating islands, dozens of new creatures, reworked progression and story systems, performance improvements.

David Gaider is shopping a new RPG about a thief crew on a flying ship. The demo got positive feedback, but NO ONE wants to fund it, classic industry risk-aversion. Summerfall Studios' future hinges on this deal.

Talia Yang from Edgerunners Season 2 is already in Cyberpunk 2077. The mod dropped BEFORE the autumn 2026 premiere. The hype around this new character got REAL, so modder sedthS quickly added her look to the game.

Gothic 2 remake is in the works, actor Pyotr Glants spilled the beans! He worked on the first game's remaster and now claims the sequel is underway. No official announcement yet, but fans are hyped.

Hideki Kamiya on Capcom's edge: "They wipe the floor with other studios because they take risks on new IPs." Few game devs have had a run as hot as Capcom lately, and according to Bayonetta's creator, it's all thanks to them not being afraid to gamble on fresh ideas.

HALF of The Elder Scrolls Online dev team got laid off, including veterans with over 10 years at the studio. This is part of Xbox's massive layoff wave hitting 3,200 people. The community manager says MMO support continues, but the update schedule will be revised.

State of Decay 3 Might Skip Game Pass, and Xbox Is Surprisingly Cool With It. Microsoft announced the biggest restructuring in XBOX history: 3,200+ employees will be laid off throughout 2027, and four gaming studios are being handed off to new management.

GTA 6 backlash over PlayStation's all-digital shift is beating GTA 6 in social media engagement. When a giant signals a push towards a disc-less future, the outrage goes viral. Fans aren't ready to lose physical media rights.

Splinter Cell Remake ditches Ubisoft's open-world formula, dataminer spills the beans. Launch is allegedly targeting Q2, Q4 2027, if the project survives its current "fragile state."

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Dungeon-Party — Team-based battles in a fantasy dungeon world. Create your hero, pick gear and weapons, then fight rival teams. Level up mid-match, choose spells and abilities wisely. Features deadly traps, bosses, guild system, level editor, and character customization. Details

Roboquest mod: Endless Modifiers Removed — Endless Modifiers now strips Singularities and Glitches from Endless mode, they're GONE. A Lite preset just tweaks the numbers without nuking the mechanics entirely. Works with Redux. Details

Logitech Pro X2 Superstrike — Review: THIS is a must-have mouse for gamers. Details

Submachine: Legacy — Explore a vast underground world of submerged machines. A hand-drawn puzzle adventure. You are alone in a network of 1900+ desolate rooms. Collect notes, repair machinery, and uncover the story of a banished lighthouse keeper. Details

Devil's Hunt — Angels and Demons wage war for our world. Desmond, a man who lost his humanity, makes a deal with the devil for demonic powers. He becomes both destroyer and savior as his vengeance consumes him. Features fast-paced combat, switching between human and infernal forms, and three fighting schools. Details

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Sony — Sony says it'll keep printing physical discs after 2028, but there's a catch. Physical media is one of the most heated topics in gaming right now. The catch is still under wraps, but things are about to shift.

Resident Evil 3 Remake — A full co-op mod for Resident Evil 3 Remake is on the way, as modders step up while Capcom ignores fan requests. Modder HeySnippy dropped the first gameplay footage showing the whole campaign playable with a buddy, including synced doors, triggers, and area transitions. This is one of the hardest systems to nail on a single-player engine.

Solo Leveling: KARMA — Netmarble dropped fresh gameplay of the roguelike Solo Leveling: KARMA at Anime Expo 2026. The isometric roguelike fills the original story gap of Jin-Woo's 27-year war against the Monarchs in the Distorted Dimension. You'll rebuild the Cup of Reincarnation by collecting memory fragments, releasing in 2026 on PC and mobile worldwide.

NetEase — Marvel Rivals' Captain America got his bulge nerfed, as players noticed the prominent bulge on his summer skin was noticeably reduced. Studio NetEase tweaked it a day after release. Fans are divided: some scream censorship, others say it was a technical fix to stop the model from clipping through furniture.

ANOMALITH — Japanese horror ANOMALITH drops a new trailer featuring pretty girls taking on SCP-like anomalies. Developed by Winning Entertainment Group, the story follows investigator Reona Minazuki waking up after a 10-year nap inside a sarcophagus in an anomalous zone. She joins a government task force to clean up distortions, hunt threats, and recover her lost memories, out October 29 on PC, PS5, and Switch 2.

Halo Studios — Halo Studios reportedly scrapped its multiplayer project Project Ekur. Insiders say it was frozen because Halo: Campaign Evolved hit critical issues, and resources got shifted to the 2001 remake. No official comment, but a brand-new online Halo is rumored before 2026 ends.

Stellar Blade — Mechanics VoiceOver and the new Stellar Blade: Russian voice acting is happening, even if unofficial. Stellar Blade from Shift Up sold millions on PC in three days, and a sequel, Blood Rain, was announced at Summer Game Fest. The Mechanics VoiceOver team already showed a localized trailer at MechFest and is 99% likely to fully dub the game.

GTA 6 — GTA 6 Arsenal: Lucia and Jason pick their guns before missions as Rockstar overhauls the weapon system. You plan your loadout ahead, just like in RDR2, with at least 16 guns confirmed including personal pistols. Classics like the MP5 and grenade launcher return, alongside a rare long-barrel double-barrel shotgun.

Sand: Raiders of Sophie — Sand: Raiders of Sophie hit 300,000 copies sold just weeks after Early Access launch. Despite technical hiccups and rolling back the second update, this steampunk-mech desert extraction game peaked at 40,000 concurrent players on Steam. Publisher TinyBuild confirmed the milestone, and devs are already working on new patches based on player feedback.

Subnautica 2 — Subnautica 2 is playable for free, but there's a catch. The sequel hit Early Access on May 14, 2026 and instantly topped Steam charts, with new features like full 4-player co-op, base building, genetic customization, and modular vehicles. Free access is via Xbox Game Pass Ultimate Game Preview trial, with less content than the final game but co-op synergy and revamped atmosphere.

Wolfenstein 3 — Blaskowicz is coming back! Wolfenstein 3 is already in development at MachineGames, with an Amazon series in the works too, produced by the Fallout crew. Microsoft is syncing the game release with the show to hype up both, a sick transmedia play and Xbox's IP power move.

Fortnite — Fortnite just added American Dad! skins, but fans already found the major flaw: Roger is missing from the 2,700 V-Bucks bundle. The pack includes Stan and Francine Smith, matching pickaxes, a fridge-magnet back bling, Stan's Jam emote, and Klaus accessory, yet the most iconic alien is nowhere to be seen. After the Family Guy crossover in late 2023, this was expected, but many players call it incomplete.

Valor Mortis — Valor Mortis took a risky leap into first-person soulslike, and it paid off. One More Level's CEO admitted the genre gamble, but fan reaction after the 2025 reveal proved them right. As for Ghostrunner, the studio is open to return, but the call is 505 Games's.

Gothic 1 Remake — Gothic 1 Remake devs dropped an emergency patch for a patch, as dialogues with key NPCs broke after update 1.0.3. PC players on Steam can switch to the publictesting branch for a quick fix, while PS5 users are still waiting with audio bugs and no ETA yet.

MARVEL Tokon: Fighting Souls — MARVEL Tokon: Fighting Souls gets banned in 135 countries via PSN, including Russia and Kazakhstan. Arc System Works' fighter forces a PlayStation Network account with limited regional coverage, and in 6 countries the price isn't even set. Release is August 6, 2026.

Once Human — Once Human is finally getting a first-person mode, with the update dropping July 9. Devs reworked melee animations, reduced camera shake, and added weapon inspection on the move, while third-person view stays too. FPS mode supports all core mechanics, and fans have been waiting since launch.

Atomic Heart — Atomic Heart got a full crack, with Denuvo bypassed without hypervisor. Hacker voices38 reported successfully bypassing the DRM in the shooter, including all DLC, making offline launch possible without emulators. Since 2023, the game only ran via hypervisor, but a full bypass method for the current version finally emerged.

Active Matter — Active Matter is getting a legendary traffic police car with flashing lights and a siren. Devs showed off this post-Soviet icon that will actually enforce the rules, with more new cars coming soon.

Dinoblade — Action RPG Dinoblade, featuring dinos with giant swords, smashed past 500,000 wishlists on Steam. What started as a joke by a Sucker Punch animator turned into years of dev work, where you control a sword-wielding dinosaur, conquer lands, and crush huge bosses. It drops July 23 on PC.

Honkai: Star Rail — Honkai: Star Rail version 4.4 "Whistle at the End of the World" drops July 15, continuing the Fate/stay night collab with new characters and a major story beat. New units include Himeko: Nova, Sparkle, Dan Heng: Wasteland Liberator, and March 7: Tenebrae in phase 1, with Zlatius Keridra and Anaxa in phase 2.

Dragon Age — The creator of Dragon Age can't secure funding for his new RPG and is already thinking about returning to the series. Writer David Gaider revealed his Summerfall studio is tirelessly hunting for a publisher for an airship heist RPG, so far with zero luck. Publishers are terrified to gamble on fresh IPs, making this project a make-or-break for the whole studio.

Diablo 4 — Diablo 4 nerfed the fan-favorite Harlequin Crest, slashing its key damage bonus from 80% to 15% and replacing fixed stats with random rolls. Players are furious over the hidden drop rate nerf and undocumented changes, but a weird bonus vs angels hints at Malthael's return, so fans are hoarding it for future content.

Helldivers 2 — Helldivers 2 community broke a charity record while devs prep a hotfix. The Freedom Alliance crushed HEROES 2026 for Save the Children, raising 2x more than in 2025, all starting when players refused the MD-17 Anti-Tank Mine to save kids. Hotfix details drop next week.

Wardogs — A sharp-eyed viewer spotted Wardogs' release date in the background during a dev stream with CEO Joe Brammer. BULKHEAD kept it secret for long, but now it's out in the open, with an official announcement incoming.

Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced — Ubisoft fact-checked Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced, with historian Matt Lewis and piracy expert Dr. Rebecca Simon debunking myths about the Golden Age of pirates. Ubisoft Singapore is building a full reimagining of Edward Kenway's adventures on the upgraded Anvil engine, with new graphics, revamped stealth, parkour, naval combat, plus extended content.

Banquet for Fools — Banquet for Fools hit 250,000 wishlists, stunning and gratifying the two-person dev team. For a niche project, these numbers came as a pleasant shock, and the devs admit it wouldn't have happened without the community, giving a special shout-out to fan-artists.

MECCHA CHAMELEON — MECCHA CHAMELEON just shattered records with 15 million players and 10 million copies in three weeks. The indie phenomenon hit those numbers in under a month, and devs thanked the community while teasing a secret crossover with a famous Japanese star. For now, it's PC-only, with console plans still under wraps.

SpaceCraft — SpaceCraft devs put content on hold to fix the game first, admitting the grind is brutal in the lategame. They're tackling balance, stability, and QoL, with next week's patch fixing bugs and then coming Crafting 2.0 with queues, better UI, corporation search, and tutorials.

CS2 clone Sudden Attack Zero Point — CS2 clone Sudden Attack Zero Point is getting a CBT July 8-13, stress-testing servers, revamped engine, and movement. Testers get 13 weapons, 10 characters, and remasters of classic bomb-defusal maps, with 200+ cosmetic parts and a Black Market for trading. It's free, but progress wipes after.

Village 51 — Village 51, a hilarious sim where you farm by day and blast aliens with turrets by night, has been announced. You play as Kevin, inheriting a 1950s plot hiding a govt conspiracy, with stolen alien tech from the Neteris now back for revenge. Raise mutant livestock, trade, bunker-dive, and FPS-fight the invasion.

Physical PlayStation games — Petition to keep physical PlayStation games hits 100,000+ signatures. It's been only four days since Sony dropped the bombshell about ditching discs starting January 2028, and the backlash is real. Gamers are furious and demanding a reversal.

Sea Power — Sea Power, the best strategy game of 2024, officially got a campaign. Sub captains, missile nerds, and spy drama fans: the missions are live.

Epic — free & deals

Epic Games discounts — Epic Games discounts for today include -95% Inquisitor's Heart and Soul, -93% Dofamine, -80% Play with Me - Escape Room, -75% Bodycamera Chase Lumberjack's Dynasty, and -70% Action Study Runner.

Spotlight

SolForge — Digital CCG from the creators of Magic: The Gathering and Ascension. Build your deck, challenge friends or AI, and master the unique leveling mechanic that transforms your cards. Features a level-up system where played cards evolve into stronger versions, hundreds of transforming cards, and modes like tournaments, drafts, ranked, and campaign. Details

Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon: Advanced Warfighter No-Intro mod — Speeds up game launch by skipping startup and splash videos automatically. Details

Notes To Myself — A first-person horror game set between reality, nightmares, and your OS. Pull switches, collect flashlights, and run from demons through an unsettling world where you can't tell what's real. Features first-person horror exploration and navigating embodiment. Details

Top news

The Guild, Europa 1410 — The devs released a dev diary detailing its economy, deep resource chains, and legal vs illegal ops. However, the demo revealed major bugs and rough edges, which is a huge turnoff after years of waiting. Hoping Ashborne Games patches it up ASAP, or it's gonna be a rough launch.

Crimson Desert — Patch 1.13.00 just dropped, giving Unka and Damiana access to The Abyss. You can recolor most weapons and previously locked camouflage gear, equip the Iron Eagle and Phoenix with the Seal of Valor, and resource farming got a boost. Tons of bug fixes for carts, transport, and combat mechanics, plus Unka's puzzles reworked for the "Scattered Shot" skill.

Idris Elba's Russian voice for Solomon Reed in Phantom Liberty — GamesVoice landed Idris Elba's Russian voice: actor Vladislav Kopp will do it, having already voiced Elba as Heimdall in Marvel films. Dubbing release date TBA.

Polygon called RDR2 a "terrible game" and got a flamewar — The author argued Rockstar's hyper-realism kills fun, slamming slow animations and hunting, and blamed ADHD and short-form content habits. Fans are furious, arguing that art should challenge, not cater to brainrot.

Claire Redfield is getting a new medkit in the Code Veronica remake — Rumors say there'll be a deep crafting system for meds, inspired by RE7 and Village, mixing herbs with chems right in Rockfort labs. Fans are already arguing it might break classic survival horror, but it sounds like a strategic upgrade for modern runs.

Gabe bans AI-generated content for The International 2026 Dota 2 — Valve tightened moderation: any fan media for talent bundles made with generative AI will be auto-rejected, including photos, autographs, and voice lines. The tournament hits Shanghai, August 13-23, with a $1.6M prize pool and 16 teams.

Troy Baker is ready to return to The Last of Us — The actor says he'd back any idea from Neil Druckmann, whether a prequel about the brothers or something brand-new. That 20-year gap after the apocalypse is prime storytelling material, and he blindly trusts Naughty Dog.

Half a dozen best games of early 2026 — The first half of 2026 delivered massive bangers: Resident Evil Requiem, Crimson Desert, Stellar Blade, Forza Horizon 6, 007 First Light, and Gothic 1 Remake. All solid, but GTA 6 will overshadow them.

Escape from Tarkov patch 1.0.6.0 — Quest search makes life easier for raiders: filter tasks by name, location, objective, or trader. Fixed overheating on Streets, female character sounds in Labs, and grenade launcher bugs. The Expansion Hub shop isn't live yet, but start hoarding Tarkoins.

One More Level has ideas for Ghostrunner 3 or a spin-off — But 505 Games calls the shots on the franchise. The studio is all-in on its soulslike action game Valor Mortis, dropping October 13, 2026. Ghostrunner's on hold until the new game lands and the publisher greenlights it.

Season 14 of Diablo 4 launched July 1st — Death Awakening brings a new mode, a fresh boss, and a weirdly abrupt story ending. The core feature, Pandemonium Ruptures, has 5 variants, and the Helltide one is a loot fiesta. Plus an Overwatch collab gives a Kiriko fox pet, and the Mythic system got reworked: crafting is random, you can only equip one "crafted" Mythic.

Half-Life 3 won't be announced until it's perfect — Valve puts quality over dates, codenamed HLX internally, still in active dev. Dataminers keep finding clues in Source 2: advanced physics, destructible environments, new particle systems. Once rumored to be Valve-hardware exclusive, now likely going cross-platform.

Dragons, naval battles & 42 GB of content for ARK: Survival Ascended — Dragontopia lets you tame the unique Eclipsar Umbra, with a new skill tree and Drake Claw Grappler. Genesis Ascended Part 1 adds an oceanic biome and fight with Palaeoctopus (free). Tides of Fortune ($19.99) brings sea battles and fleet building, with Karl Urban & Aulii Cravalho. December brings a Dragontopia-themed map.

Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy has gone gold — Asobo Studio wrapped up development, launching August 27, 2026 on all current platforms. Set 15 years before Requiem, it follows smuggler Sofia on Minotaur Island, facing puzzles, a legion, and a mythical beast tied to her past.

Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced discs appearing on Russian marketplaces — Priced from 5000 RUB via parallel import, ahead of global launch July 9. It's a full remake on the Anvil engine with seamless world, ray tracing, revamped stealth and combat, plus 6 hours of extra content. Warning: no day-one patches or full online until official release.

Rumors that Rare might be shut down — Amid Microsoft's mass layoffs, Xbox boss Asha Sharma admitted the company has become sluggish. Some predict the legendary studio's closure, others hope its pirate hit keeps it afloat. Waiting on official word.

Epic — free & deals

Epic Games discounts for today — Rustic Farm Life at 95% off, Firelight Fantasy: Resistance Skibidi In The Backrooms at 90% off, Family Man at 85% off, Industry Giant 4.0 at 75% off, and Puppet House at 70% off.

Spotlight

Devileader (Steam) — Pilot a Deviship that produces Devibomb, the only weapon that can damage the invincible enemy. Fly endless space, mine crystals to craft Devibombs, and fight space pirates. Stop Workers from collecting crystals to rebuild Devileader's body. Details

Expanded Arsenal mod for BattleTech — Spiritual successor to Mattyxr's Vanilla Plus, adding 500+ mech variants, fresh weapons & vehicles from the Star League to Jihad era. Bundles elite goodies like upgraded contracts. Details

Master Chief bootleg from 1000 Toys on AliExpress — Looks legit but costs pennies. Details

Rise of the Argonauts (Steam) — Jason vows to revive his slain bride in search of the Golden Fleece, alongside Greece's greatest heroes. Immersive redefined RPG experience with streamlined resource management and real-time devastating attacks. Assemble the most effective team for each mission in a vast living world of ancient Greece. Details

Top news

Elden Ring — FromSoftware announced a new DLC for Elden Ring with a friendly price, launching December 3rd, continuing support for the acclaimed game.

ONTOS — Frictional Games delayed the spiritual successor to SOMA, ONTOS, to 2027, citing the project's growing ambition and complexity.

The First Descendant — The game celebrates its 2nd anniversary with huge 2026 plans including Season 4, a new Descendant Crow, and a PvEvP mode, with major updates starting July 15.

Zenless Zone Zero — A new trailer introduced Norma, a limited S-rank agent with fire-type stun and damage abilities, in the "The Big N Theory" trailer.

Company of Heroes 3: Final Stand — A standalone roguelike strategy game announced for July 29 on Steam, featuring 12 waves, 4 factions, and co-op.

Genshin Impact — A leaked map of Snezhnaya reveals a railway travel system, with Update 7.0 bringing third-person shooter mechanics and new characters.

Persona 4 Revival — A new trailer focused on protagonist Yu Narukami, with the remake launching February 18, 2027 on PC, PS5, and Xbox Series.

Marvel Rivals — A beach skin for Captain America with full physics went on sale for 1600 units, causing a stir among players.

Destiny 2 — Epic Games' Tim Sweeney suggested using more AI could have saved Destiny 2, sparking debate after support ended.

Slay the Spire 2 — A beta update added 15 new cards designed for co-op, along with balance tweaks and bug fixes.

Final Fantasy VII Revelation — A leak suggests a story DLC "story pass" is planned for Spring 2027 on multiple platforms.

Phasmophobia — A major update on July 21 speeds up gameplay with faster animations, better lighting, and VR improvements.

Cyberpunk 2077 — The game reached 40 million copies sold, a major comeback after its rocky launch, thanks to patches and the Edgerunners anime.

Cronos: The New Dawn — The Lazarus DLC adds teleportation, decoy, and a gladius, shifting focus from stealth to aggressive combat.

Dune: Awakening — A PS5 physical release on September 22 includes base decor bonuses, with the biggest update yet featuring solo mode and optional PvP.

Heroes of Might and Magic: Olden Era — The devs released an Early Access roadmap based on community feedback, promising new creatures, heroes, and artifacts.

Honkai: Star Rail — Update 4.4 on July 15 introduces Himeko: Nova and the Fate/stay night collab with Rin Tohsaka and Gilgamesh.

RUST — A new residential complex with rentable apartments, player-run shops, and a clan system was added.

Metacritic — Forza Horizon 6, Schrödinger's Call, and Mina the Hollower top the best games of H1 2026 with 90/100.

Hunt: Showdown 1896 — Patch 2.8.1 adds cargo balloons as a loot extraction mechanic, along with story challenges and a premium track.

Torchlight: Infinite — Season 13: Afterlight starts July 16 with new hero Tide Whisper Selina, and TorchCon 2026 announced.

Warhammer 40,000: Rogue Trader — The DLC soundtrack themed around Trazyn's museum is now available on YouTube and streaming services.

Escape the Backrooms — The co-op horror became the best-selling PS5 game of June 2026, boosted by the movie release.

Sony — Sony's disc-less announcement caused stock to surge, while gamers reacted negatively.

The Expanse: Osiris Reborn — Owlcat released the main menu music "Out of the Gravity Well" on YouTube.

Halo: Campaign Evolved — A Machinima Mode launches with the game on July 28, allowing free camera and teleportation for clips.

War of the Worlds: Siberia — A record state grant of 1 billion rubles was allocated for development, one of the largest in Russian gaming.

Suicide Squad — A Rocksteady lead nearly quit the industry over the game's focus on marketing metrics and microtransactions.

Rainbow Six Siege — Ubisoft will not bring back the Marketplace due to fraud, and is revamping the in-game economy.

GOG — GOG defended digital ownership after Sony's disc announcement, promising games stay accessible even if removed from the store.

Tempest Rising — A new solo demo on July 9 lets players play as the Veti faction for the first time.

Broken Arrow — The game merged two versions, reducing unit upkeep cost and adding UI tweaks.

Sony disc phase-out — Sony reportedly plans to phase out disc printing by 2028, retooling the Talgau plant for optical microlenses.

No Rest for the Wicked — Moon Studios' Thomas Mahler explained AI is used only for routine tasks, not creative work.

Crymelight — A grim roguelike where crying and poker are core mechanics, releasing November 5 on PC, PS5, and Switch 2.

Witchfire — The Revelations update was the best early access launch, with console ports teased and full 1.0 release in 2026.

Cinder City — The RAM requirement dropped from 64 GB to 32 GB, but GPU requirement increased to RTX 4070.

Marvel's Blade — Insider Jeff Grubb says development is far along, but Microsoft's silence leaves Arkane Lyon's future uncertain.

Wild Life — The adult survival game disappeared from Steam in Russia due to regional restrictions after complaints.

OtherSide — The studio is on the brink with fewer than 10 employees after layoffs, following the lukewarm launch of Thick As Thieves.

The Blood of Dawnwalker — Rebel Wolves revealed that almost all content is side quests, with an infamy system and thirst mechanic.

Steam deals

Dragon Ball Xenoverse 2 — 90% off on Steam today.

The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt — 80% off on Steam today.

EA Sports FC 26 — Discounted on Steam today.

Hearts of Iron IV — 75% off on Steam today.

ARK: Survival Ascended — Discounted on Steam today.

Euro Truck Simulator 2 — Discounted on Steam today.

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Fell in love with coser 5 — Free on Epic Games Store today.

Dofamine — 93% off on Epic Games Store today.

Cybernetic Fault — 90% off on Epic Games Store today.

Hypnospace Outlaw — 75% off on Epic Games Store today.

001 Game Creator — Discounted on Epic Games Store today.

Industry Giant 4.0 — Discounted on Epic Games Store today.

Spotlight

Moe Era — A non-linear visual novel with multiple endings, deep story, and charming characters. Details

Assistant for Basic Combat for Ultima Online — A mod that helps target and attack mobs in Ultima Online. Details

Slenderman figurine — A creepy collectible statue for horror fans, now on sale. Details

Dark Messiah of Might & Magic — A brutal action-RPG with realistic physics and first-person melee combat. Details

Banishers: Ghosts of New Eden — An action-RPG where you investigate hauntings and decide the fate of the living and the dead. Details

Top news

Against the Storm — The developers at Eremite Games, a team of just six people, revealed they are working on a survival game set in the same universe as Against the Storm. First screenshots are out but are placeholders and will change. The original game is getting the Over-haulers update on July 8 and is on sale for $3.99 on Steam.

Quests and diplomacy — The latest patch for ENDLESS Legend 2 revamps story chains for the Kin of Sheredyn and Necrophage, reduces unnecessary clicks in dialogues, and makes AI diplomacy more logical, with easier peace treaties. Bulk trade operations and new illustrations have also been added.

Once Human — A pre-anniversary campaign has begun, leading up to the game's second birthday. From July 9 to 30, a new Dreamy Rift mode lets 1-4 players fight enemy waves for random deviations. A reward track, limited-time deviations, contests, and gifts for new and returning players are also available.

Onimusha: Way of the Sword — Capcom moved the release date up from September 25 to September 4, 2026, on Nintendo Switch 2, PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC. This strategic shift avoids the late-September hype and aims to boost sales.

Kord Breach — Fans spotted a female figure in combat gear in a teaser for Kord Breach, sparking speculation about female models in Escape from Tarkov. However, the chances are slim, as the game has been out for nearly 10 years with female operatives only appearing in merchandise.

«Zemsky Sobor: The Decisive Choice» — Cyberia Nova announced a new action game starring Kirsha, set during the Time of Troubles. It features third-person gameplay, stealth or brute force options, tense melee combat with combos, new ranged weapons, and expanded battle fury mechanics.

Zenless Zone Zero — Fresh promo codes for July 2026 offer freebies like polychromes, energy modules, and Dennies. Codes include ZZZSTEAM, ROSCAELIFER0617, ZZZSEASON3, and ZZZ30BANGBOO, redeemable in-game before they expire.

Bungie basically admitted there won't be any real bug fixes for Destiny 2 anymore, even in the last DLC 🙃 — Mass layoffs have removed the developers who handled fixes, and the next patch has been delayed. Community trust is at an all-time low.

Honkai: Star Rail promo codes — Promo codes for July 2026 are still redeemable, offering Stellar Jade, fuel, and other items. Codes include VS3Q5VK9CMFP, QS395DJQU4HK, SilverWolfLV999, OMEGA, CREATIONNYMPH, FAREWELL, IFYOUAREREADINGTHIS, and STARRAILGIFT.

Genshin Impact — Promo codes for July 2026 are available, including LEGEDILJKSGM, LCXGEA5SX65L, CODENAMEK, NMI20MAJGIBP, MageNicolesPuzzle, PFY1S40I88T9, and GENSHINGIFT, offering Primogems, Mora, and other rewards.

Ashlands — Windrose developers revealed details of a massive new update called Ashlands, adding a fourth biome with volcanic wastelands, new enemies, resources, and a unique boss. New factions, story content, expanded naval and building features, a mercenary system, improved enemy AI, and balanced wind mechanics are also included.

Disc2Digital — Xbox is testing a feature to rip disc games to digital, allowing players to install and launch without reinserting the disc. The license binds to the disc itself, not the account. It works with Xbox One and Series discs, but not with old-gen or some One discs.

Ubisoft hires ex-2K boss — Christoph Hartmann, former president of 2K, now leads Creative House 2 at Ubisoft, overseeing The Division, Ghost Recon, and Splinter Cell. He previously held top roles at Amazon Games and Take-Two.

Attack on Titan 3 — Gameplay was revealed, showing smarter Titan AI and more dynamic battles with improved ODM gear. Players can build their own Scout squad and explore beyond the Wall. The opening anime by MAPPA will come in a later update.

Tiny Bookshop — The cozy bookshop-on-wheels sim is coming to iOS and Android on July 9. Touch controls allow one-handed play, and a single purchase unlocks everything.

second wind — Watch Dogs 2 received a 95% discount on Steam, dropping the price to $2.49 and boosting the player count from 400 to 16,000, nearly matching launch-era highs. It is now outselling Watch Dogs Legion.

SMITE 2 — A new hero, Chronos, with time-rewind abilities, and a global rebalance of the entire roster, health, defense, and items have been added. The meta is shifting with weaker minions and lower survivability.

Fishing Update — The first major Fishing Update for Outbound is live, allowing players to craft and upgrade fishing gear, catch dozens of species across biomes, and cozy up their mobile home. Over 250,000 players have joined since May 2026.

The Blood of Dawnwalker — Eight minutes of gameplay were shown, featuring exploration of ruins and a fight with a forgotten guardian. The clip is slow-paced, leading to criticism. The game releases September 3 on PC, PS5, and Xbox Series.

DOOM: The Dark Ages — A story DLC called Revelations launches in a week, offering 10-12 hours of gameplay across six locations, a purgatory hub, and Metroidvania-style progression. A new chain spear weapon and an Archvile that summons demons are included.

Elite Dangerous gets a big Operations update — The update adds squad missions with six high-intensity scenarios delivered by a new Operations Runner ship. The highlight is the Nomad, a compact shuttle for rugged planetary landings with a 2nd-gen biological scanner.

secret duck death scene — Deltarune fans discovered a secret death scene in Chapter 5 where a slow but brutally violent duck kills the player if they deliberately lose to the worst attack in the game.

Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War IV — Fifteen minutes of gameplay were shown, featuring Space Marines vs. Orks. The RTS launches with four factions and a secret DLC faction in spring 2027. Release is September 17 on PC via Steam.

The Last Variable — A gameplay trailer dropped for the 20-hour expansion to The Alters, launching July 13, 2026. Players assemble a crew of specialized Alters to solve the Oasis mystery before time runs out.

Valheim — Valheim leaves Early Access on September 9, with a price increase from $20 to $30. Achievements arrive, but old ones won't count. The 1.0 update focuses on the Deep North biome. A 50% discount is available on Steam.

Path of Exile 2 — Developers showcased a Frogmancer build that uses exploding frogs to attack enemies. The build relies on the Doedre's Undoing support gem, creating cursed ground zones that spawn Witchtoads.

Hearts of Iron V — PDS Gold bosses revealed in an interview that they are first wrapping up HOI4 with a 35-person team. Switching to the modern Clausewitz engine would fix optimization issues, but balancing old and new mechanics is tricky.

trolls — Bethesda released a physical cart ad for TES 4: Oblivion Remastered on Nintendo Switch 2, mocking Sony's move away from physical media. The ad jokes about material treasures in Cyrodiil.

for two years — Nikita Buyanov stated that Fragmentary Order is not Escape from Tarkov in space but tougher. The game has been in development for two years by a team of 130 at Rant Gaming, set in the Solar System with a sci-fi, cyberpunk extraction shooter focus.

Obsidian — Jason Schreier debunked rumors that Obsidian might be shut down, confirming the studio is not on the chopping block. Bloomberg's insider says Obsidian is definitely not closing.

Stellaris — A resource slider at galaxy generation is being added, from scarcity to absolute abundance. Beta patch 4.4.5 Pegasus also adds flexible ship automation, new Voidlure modules, and QoL fixes.

Silver Palace — A new gameplay trailer showcases the female protagonist in detail ahead of the closed beta. Apply for the beta by July 16, 2026.

Rules of Engagement: The Grey State — The tactical looter-shooter is coming to Android and iOS, with Russian language confirmed. Closed beta sign-ups are coming soon.

$1049, $1349 — Former PlayStation boss Shuhei Yoshida tested the new Steam Machine and was not impressed, citing mediocre graphics and slow loading times. Valve walked back promises from 4K 60 fps to up to 4K using FSR 4.1.

Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced — The game is now officially verified for Steam Deck, with full compatibility confirmed. Launch is July 9, 2026, featuring ray tracing, dynamic weather, and a rebuilt Caribbean.

Level-5 — The Japanese studio is paying staff bonuses for being good at its games. Internal exams on its own titles lead to salary boosts regardless of rank or tenure, as deep game knowledge speeds up decisions.

Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine Master Crafted Edition — The remaster might be coming to PS5 and Switch 2, despite a rocky launch. The ESRB briefly listed the platforms. The remaster was criticized for being overpriced with few upgrades.

Jan explores the Oasis — A gameplay trailer for The Alters: Last Variable shows Jan the Scientist leading a clone team in the Oasis. The full-sized DLC drops July 13 on PC, PS5, and Xbox Series.

007 First Light — Developers released a video showing how young Bond's style was created, involving the costume designer from No Time to Die and designers from Orlebar Brown. Every outfit detail captures classic Bond vibes.

Splinter Cell and Ghost Recon just got a new boss as Ubisoft navigates its ongoing crisis 🎯 — Ubisoft's restructure into five creative hubs and cost cuts have led to fresh leadership for both iconic series.

Mat Piscatella — Analyst Mat Piscatella says Sony's move to drop discs won't affect Nintendo's Switch 2 plans. Starting January 2028, new PlayStation games go digital-only, leaving Nintendo as the last major console maker selling physical games.

Remothered: Tormented Fathers — Stormind Games is remastering Remothered: Tormented Fathers and Broken Porcelain in Unreal Engine 5, with revamped lighting, models, textures, cutscenes, and UI, but original mechanics remain. A third game, the Remothered remake, is also in development.

Phoebe Bridgers — Indie icon Phoebe Bridgers released an Itch.IO game to celebrate her new single, offering fans a unique interactive experience.

Epic — free & deals

Epic Games discounts for today — Discounts include -85% on Mass Effect 2 (2010 Edition), -80% on Populous 2: Trials of the Olympian Gods, The Survivalists, Poly Plaza 2, Chrono Stranded, and -70% on Lost in the Hole.

Spotlight

Secret of Mana (Steam) — Save the world of Mana in a full 3D remake with modern graphics and controls. Features include a rebuilt world in vivid 3D, new interlude episodes, local three-player co-op, voiced characters, and a newly arranged musical score. Details

Fade to Silence, Infinite Stamina mod — Grab the Infinite Stamina mod for Fade to Silence to never run out of breath, enabling unlimited sprint and exploration. Details

Capcom Figure Builder Creator's Model Monster Hunter Wilds Shining — A collectible figure of the Shining Thunder Wyvern Rey Dau from Monster Hunter Wilds is available for pre-order. Details

SUPER DRINK BROS. (Steam) — A high-speed 3D action game where trained cans fight to decide the world's best drink. Features include designing your own can, a wide range of special moves, and strategic combat. Details

Splash (Steam) — Play as an alchemist searching for potion ingredients across dangerous lands, using splash damage to fight monster hordes. Explore exotic locations, craft potions, and push through to your objective. Details

Top news

Xbox has pulled the plug on its publishing deal with IO Interactive for Project Fantasy, even after 007 First Light was a success. The studio confirmed the split, and layoffs are already happening. Their statement is all warmth and PR: they're "100% committed" and promise the game will "see the light of day," but people are losing their jobs over this.

Ace Combat 8 will feature realistic hair dye mechanics, as Bandai Namco is teasing fans before the October 2 release. You'll be able to dye hair with insane detail, obviously they know how to keep us busy while waiting.

Godot bans AI contributions: the Godot Foundation updated its guidelines, prohibiting AI-authored code, AI agent pull requests, and AI-generated text in human communications. The logic being that only a human can be held accountable for bugs, not a neural network.

Battlefield 6 is free to play right now until July 6, 2026 on all platforms. The trial includes 5 modes, 4 maps, reworked gunplay, and new weapons, with full multiplayer access. Liking it? Grab the full game on Steam, it's on sale.

The Elder Scrolls: Blades has been shut down by Bethesda: the mobile RPG was yanked from stores first, then the servers got shut down. Devs tried a "dignified farewell" with steep in-game discounts before the end, but seven years of experiments ended with aggressive microtransactions and a dwindling player base.

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 creator Guillaume Broche listed games that inspired him, including Castlevania: Aria of Sorrow, Kingdom Hearts II, and Tales of Vesperia. He calls KHII one of his five favorite games ever and the best action-RPG, having beaten Tales of Vesperia 6-7 times.

James Ohlen, lead designer of the original Baldur's Gate games, turned down making BG4, calling it a doomed idea. Hasbro's CEO pitched him the gig after Larian moved on, but Ohlen said it'd be "at least five years of hell" and Archetype couldn't compete with Larian's RPG expertise.

Shawn Layden, former PlayStation boss, slams Sony's reported plan to stop releasing single-player games on PC. He calls the reversal "pointless," pointing out that PC ports have always dropped a year or more after console launch, so console sales shouldn't suffer.

Kojima's OD, co-created with Jordan Peele, is safe from Microsoft's sweeping layoffs. The publisher confirmed the horror title won't be touched, even as other big-budget games get slashed, thanks to its strategic cloud tech and image-boosting value in Asia.

Rockstar Games employees formally requested voluntary union recognition via IWGB amid GTA 6 pre-order madness. The goal is worker protection and collective bargaining after 31 union activists were fired last autumn. If no voluntary recognition by fall, a strike is on the table right before GTA 6 drops on November 19, 2026.

Sony will stop pressing discs for PlayStation from January 2028, making all new games digital-only via PlayStation Store. Existing disc-based games are unaffected, as nearly 80% of full-game purchases on PS4/PS5 last year were digital.

PlayStation Store on PS3 and Vita will finally shut down in July 2027, with a phased closure starting in August 2026. Payment methods and standards are no longer supported, so the store can't keep up.

Marvel's Blade is in trouble again: insiders claim the game could be cancelled and Arkane Lyon studio downsized. According to Tom Warren, the project has gone way over budget, its release has been delayed by a year, and Xbox leadership is not happy.

Quantic Dream insists they have "all the resources" to make Star Wars Eclipse, despite employee protests and looming layoffs. Protesters say the game lacks resources and vision, with up to 115 people at risk, but the studio counters that development is "on schedule."

Exodus won't have a full character creator, as Archetype Entertainment dashed any hopes of a Shepherd-like editor. The protagonist is pre-written; you'll only pick gender, hairstyle, hair color, makeup, and tattoos.

Strikerz, the studio behind the football sim UFL, is slashing jobs, officially confirming layoffs of around 20% of staff, though leaks claim a much bigger purge. The shit hit the fan after a licensing deal with FIFA for the 2026 World Cup fell through.

Escape from Tarkov boss calls the game a "testing phase" and says devs should start making real games now. Over the past decade, Tarkov didn't just revolutionize modern shooters, it defined and popularized the entire extraction genre.

Subnautica 2 CEO Ted Gill exits again, but gets his bonus as Krafton finally pays the promised bonuses to all Unknown Worlds staff. Originally $250M for three leads, now everyone, including recent hires, gets a cut.

Quantic Dream is on strike outside its Paris office to save Star Wars Eclipse from cancellation. Union STJV says laying off 115 employees will kill the Jedi project and demands a change in management strategy.

Dragon Age creator called generative AI the "plague" of the gaming industry, slamming the tech for replacing human creativity. According to him, AI takes over key tasks while devs are left cleaning up its mistakes, also raising legal and ethical issues.

Manor Lords latest patch fixes physics and settler behavior, but the community is worried about the pace of development. While the update improves collision and logistics, players are demanding new mechanics, not just bug fixes.

DOOM: The Dark Ages Revelations DLC features six locations and takes 10-12 hours to beat. The devs recommend playing after the main campaign, as it's harder, with a new chain-spear, Archvile enemy, and Metroidvania-style levels.

Steam deals

Steam Discounts for Today — -85% Total War: WARHAMMER III, -80% Hearts of Iron IV, -75% Red Dead Redemption 2, -70% Crusader Kings III, and more.

Epic — free & deals

Epic Games Discounts for Today — -100% A Simple Garbage Sorting Game, -95% Hyper Warehouse Simulator, -92% Firelight Fantasy: Vengeance, -85% The Curse 404, -80% Chrono Stranded, -75% BodyCamera Shooter.

Spotlight

Yet Another Zombie Defense HD — Night after night, you fend off hordes of darkness, knowing it's a lost cause, but go out in style. Before sundown, build barricades, buy guns, set up turrets and traps, with each wave growing stronger. It features local and online co-op for up to 4 players. Details

Age of Mythology: Retold Arabization mod — This mod provides nearly complete Arabization for Age of Mythology: Retold, though bugs still lurk. If you spot one, hit up the Discord server. Details

Capcom Figure Builder Standard Model Plus Monster Hunter Vol. 29 — A new set of collectible figures from the series featuring Monster Hunter monsters. Details

ROGUE-FP — Descend into procedurally generated dungeons with first-person controls, no movement grid or rigid turn system. Your goal is to retrieve the Amulet of Yendor from monsters, traps, and magical items, with permadeath and many monsters and magic items. Details

ENDLESS Space - Definitive Edition — Strive for galactic domination by controlling the ancient Dust substance. Explore hundreds of star systems using trade, diplomacy, technology, or massive armadas, with twelve civilizations and unique ships. Details

Top news

The International 2026 — The tournament sets a record with 20 Russian esports players across eight of the 16 teams, the highest count in event history. The event runs August 13-23 in Shanghai with a $1.6 million base prize pool, and finals will be held at the Vostok Sports Center over four days.

Uncharted — A remake of the first Uncharted was nearly made, with Sony Visual Arts building a demo in 2018-2019 using the Uncharted 4 engine, but Naughty Dog chose to remake The Last of Us instead. The remake might still happen, but there is total silence on a new Uncharted game.

Honkai: Star Rail — Summer versions of Robin and Aventurine are coming as new limited characters, with Robin Clearwinds on the Path of Remembrance and Aventurine Surge on the Path of Joy. Full details of the Honkai: Star Rail x Fate/stay night collaboration will be revealed during a special 4.4 livestream on July 3.

Genshin Impact — A new trailer reveals Sandrone and her creation of a mechanical maid named Faggio, meant to replace Пулония. The backstory shows inventor Alain Guillotin bringing the machine to life, resulting in an awkward but cute debut.

Path of Exile 2 — New cosmetics for dark fantasy fans include the Verisium set with eldritch mineral effects and the Wendigo set that transforms certain skills into ghostly energy bursts. All items are available solo or in discounted bundles.

dbrand — dbrand's Steam Machine cube companion case has been cancelled after Valve shut it down due to lack of license. The concept received over 15k requests, and pre-orders became dbrand's second best-seller ever before Valve's lawyers intervened.

GTA 6 — Rockstar's advertising claims GTA 6 "plays best on PS5," with no mention of Xbox, sparking exclusivity rumors, but the game launches on both consoles November 19, 2026. Sony is simply highlighting DualSense features and SSD speed.

ARC Raiders — The extraction shooter now uses Denuvo Anti-Cheat to monitor suspicious activity and detect cheats, working alongside the existing Anybrain system. The Bogwalker skin pack also received new colors, and developer stats on performance are coming soon.

Undead Labs — Microsoft is reportedly looking to sell the studio, putting State of Decay 3 at risk of cancellation. If no investor is found, the studio will be liquidated, jeopardizing over 100 jobs and the project, which had a tentative 2027 release.

1666: Amsterdam — The game almost got buried by Microsoft after Xbox suddenly cut funding, but creator Patrice Désilets decided to go solo as his own distributor. The project has been in development since 2013, facing lawsuits, THQ's bankruptcy, and years of rights disputes.

Dead or Alive 6 — The game finally reached 1 million copies sold after 7 years, thanks to the Last Round re-release. Koei Tecmo has greenlit a new entry, with a teaser featuring Ryu Hayabusa and Kasumi shown at State of Play, currently exclusive to PlayStation 5.

MECCHA CHAMELEON — The casual hit dominates the Steam sales chart for the third consecutive week with 10 million players, holding the top spot. Cyberpunk 2077 stays at #2 with a 70% discount, followed by Warhammer 40,000: Darktide and Baldur's Gate 3.

Guns of Eschaton — A soulslike western from Viktor Antonov, art director of Half-Life 2 and Dishonored, is his final project worked on until his death in 2025. It is a first-person shooter set in an apocalyptic western with occult magic, featuring 20+ weapons, co-op with PvP, factions, and spells, coming to PC, PS5, and Xbox Series.

Warhammer 40,000: Rogue Trader — A new patch adds epilogues and fixes the most annoying torpedo bug, updating both the base game and the Infinite Museion DLC. It also squashes Irliet's double, tunes Eogun's friendly fire, improves balance, visuals, and narrative, and buffs the Ogryn Grip implant.

Turok: Origins — A fresh gameplay snippet shows shootouts, flashy attacks, and fights with huge prehistoric predators, with players using fallen enemies' DNA to unlock new abilities. The game launches this fall on PC, PS5, Xbox Series, and Nintendo Switch 2.

Helldivers 2 — The Frontlines of Freedom update tasks players with building the TCS 2.0 defense line to unlock the R-4 Hyena Marksman Rifle. The mission's success depends on community effort.

Nivalis Nights — The cyberpunk life sim in the Cloudpunk universe launches September 29 on PC via Steam with Russian text support, after legal issues were resolved. Players build from scratch, from a noodle shop to a nightclub, with chill activities like fishing and home decorating.

Oblivion Remastered — The remaster is confirmed for Nintendo Switch 2, releasing August 11, ported by Virtuos with UE5 visuals and original engine gameplay, including Shivering Isles and Knights of the Nine. It is already out on PC, PS5, and Xbox.

Delta Force — The biggest update of the year, season Meltdown, brings a new operative N-Two, weapons RM277 and SVCH, the Coliseum map, and radiation zone AZ3 across PC, mobile, and consoles. Battle pass owners get a legendary Tempest skin and many cosmetics.

Baldur's Gate 4 — Ex-BG2 designer James Ohlen turned down Hasbro's offer to work on BG4, stating that without Larian, the game is doomed. He says replicating BG3's success is madness, as Larian's unique tools and expertise would take any other team 5+ years to approach.

MENACE — A major early-access update adds three new commanders and fresh weapon models, including Wayve "Spine", Corlane "Bones", and pilot Murdock "Scoffer", after earning Wayback faction trust. It also introduces flexible difficulty sliders, nested tooltips, and new 3D weapon meshes.

Frosthaven — The tactical RPG releases October 15 after a year in early access, featuring a complete campaign, 17 playable heroes, improved tutorials, and a free demo. It is available on Steam and EGS with Russian text, currently 25% off.

IO Interactive — Layoffs hit the studio after Microsoft reportedly pulled the plug on the online RPG Project Fantasy, forcing staff reductions. The game is not cancelled but the concept has shifted, and insiders predict further cuts.

Arena Breakout: Infinite — Season 6: White Nights introduces a PvE mode called Hostile Sector with pitch-black nights, fog, blizzards, and beefed-up enemies, focusing on co-op. PvP is disabled on Farm and Northridge, while Telestreak remains PvPvE with temporary alliances.

Xbox — Microsoft may cancel State of Decay 3 and Marvel's Blade, while Kojima's horror OD is safe, according to trusted insiders. Rumors suggest Microsoft decides the fate of five studios, possibly closing Arkane and cancelling its action game.

Gamescom 2026 — The world's biggest gaming convention is taking shape, with developers preparing for reveals, trailers, and freebies in Cologne this August. Organizers aim to reduce carbon footprint, improve accessibility, and introduce democratic processes.

Steam deals

Steam Discounts — Today's deals include HITMAN World of Assassination at 90% off, Call of Duty: Modern Warfare II, The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt, Total War: WARHAMMER III at 85% off, and Stellaris and Crusader Kings III at 70% off.

Epic — free & deals

Epic Games Discounts — Today's deals include Visual Novel Sisters at 90% off, Mass Effect 3 N7 Digital Deluxe Edition at 85% off, The Saboteur, Wumbrik, Nobody Wants to Die at 80% off, and Industry Giant 4.0 at 75% off.

Spotlight

Contrast — Step into a surreal 1920s world where vaudeville meets film noir, playing as Dawn, the imaginary friend of a little girl named Didi. Shift between a 3D dreamscape and a shadowy 2D parallel universe, manipulating light sources to solve puzzles and uncover a mysterious story. Details

Prognostic: Deutsch Patch — A fan-made German translation for the game Prognostic, created using a translator to save time, replaces the English language. Details

Laughing Bat Figures — Spot Goods UPFIG U-P-Finegures (LPZZ) collectible Laughing Bat figures are now available. Details

Gods and Idols — As an immortal god, guide your faithful through a dying cosmos by shaping planets, raising temples, and commanding fleets. Battle ancient monsters and cosmic threats while developing an intricate economy with dozens of resources. Details

Total War: ROME REMASTERED — Classic strategy returns with updated graphics, including 4K support, re-modelled buildings, enhanced camera, and new tactical map options. Details

Top news

• Tekken 8 — A new gameplay trailer for Tekken 8 focuses on Bob Richards, who drops into the game on August 19, 2026, with three bonus costumes. The Season 3 Pass also includes Roger Jr. (fall) and Yujiro Hanma (winter). A Roger Jr. trailer will hit at EVO France on October 11, 2026.
• God Eater — God Eater creator Hiroshi Yoshimura acknowledged fan demand for a new game during a Famitsu stream, urging players to pester Bandai Namco directly. He said the team knows fans want a new entry, but no announcement yet, and God Eater remains a personal passion IP for him.
• Virtua Fighter Crossroads — A new Virtua Fighter Crossroads trailer reveals Bakunawa's killer Pai Chan hunts them in Vilasapara amid brutal attacks. It's a cinematic single-player adventure with two rule sets: classic standard and "Rebellion" mode with momentum mechanics, plus core systems like Break & Assault, Stun, and Flow Guard.
• The King of Fighters XV — The King of Fighters XV is getting a massive update on July 2, 2026. SNK dropped a gameplay teaser hinting at changes veterans can expect this week. The 2022 classic 2D fighter with 3v3 team battles is available on PS4, PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC.
• Brown Dust 2 — At Brown Dust 2's fan fest for the third anniversary in Taipei, they set up a zone where fans could touch the characters' butts. The main attraction was the interactive "Game Room" with physical character models you could actually touch, and in "Cabin Secrets" you peeked through a door's keyhole.
• Battlefield 6 — Battlefield 6 launches a player hunt with the Wet Work event, where everyone is both hunter and prey. Also added: Tactical Obliteration (a revamped bomb-defuse mode for small squads) and a simplified battle royale with bots for newbies, plus a melee weapon made from a bomb disposal robot's arm.
• EVO 2026 — At EVO 2026, the final fighter team for MARVEL Tōkon: Fighting Souls was revealed: Blade, Loki, and Deadpool. The game now has 20 characters, open beta runs July 24-26 on PS5 and PC, and launches August 6.
• Barony — Pixel roguelike Barony is getting massive secret locations and nearly an hour of new music in a free update. New biomes include Ancient Fortress and Eternals' Keep, each with two secret levels, puzzles, and traps, plus more secrets added to Underworld, Hell, and Crystal areas.
• MARVEL Tokon: Fighting Souls — MARVEL Tokon: Fighting Souls gets an open beta July 24-26, 2026. A new trailer reveals the final Samurai Outriders squad: Deadpool, Loki, Blade, and Ghost Rider. It's a 2D fighter by Arc System Works with tag-team synergy and cinematic assists, launching August 6 on PS5 and PC.
• Rumor: Xbox pauses Game Pass deals — According to a rumor, Xbox has paused Game Pass deals with third-party developers. Head of Xbox Asha Sharma is overhauling business processes to boost profitability, and contract signings to add external games to the subscription have been temporarily halted as internal restructuring takes place.
• Bob rolls into Tekken 8 on August 19 — Bob rolls into Tekken 8 on August 19, bringing his signature speed and power plus his restaurant chain "Bob's Onigiri". Dubbed the "Onigiri Savior", he's now out to stop Kazuya. Season Pass holders get early access starting August 19, everyone else on August 24.
• Robo-Ky — Robo-Ky crashes into Guilty Gear: Strive on July 2 as the first fighter of Season 5, returning with a full body. His gimmick is the Electric Guage meter that powers up specials and ends with a self-destruct AoE blast, and his kit includes homing projectiles, an unblockable attack, and a temporary buff.
• Samsung, SK Hynix, Micron sued — Samsung, SK Hynix, and Micron are back in hot water with a class action lawsuit claiming they fixed RAM prices and choked supply during "RAMageddon." Two of them have already pleaded guilty to this exact thing before.
• Lux and Samira coming to 2XKO — Lux and Samira are coming to 2XKO before the year ends, as revealed in a trailer at EVO 2026. Lux shows off her light magic and staff in fully playable form, while Samira only appears in a quick intro with her moveset still in the works. The free-to-play 2v2 fighter is out on PC, PS5, and Xbox without Russian localization.
• Syrian Warfare delisted then restored — Syrian Warfare was temporarily delisted from Steam over an expired digital signature that caused antivirus false positives. It was a pure technical issue, not politics; the devs submitted an updated build and the game was already restored. DLCs and third-party keys work fine.
• 2 hours of State of Decay 3 gameplay — YouTuber Brian Menard leaked early alpha footage of State of Decay 3 showing crafting, base building, and resource runs. Multiplayer is now server-based, allowing players to split up and explore different parts of the map. Launching in 2027 on PC, PS5, and Xbox with Russian text, day one on Game Pass.
• 75-80% of single-player AAA console sales go to PlayStation — According to reports, 75-80% of single-player AAA console sales go to PlayStation in the first month after release (excluding PC). Xbox sees stronger results with multiplayer shooters. Rumors of an 8-to-1 gap in favor of PS5 are likely exaggerated, but Sony is still massively ahead.
• Kenshiro drops into Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves — Kenshiro from Fist of the North Star is the final fighter in the second season pass of Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves. He will wreck tyrants in arcade mode and team up with Terry and Mai in his own episode. Season 3 kicks off in July, and the game is available on PC, PS4, PS5, and Xbox Series with Russian text.
• Path of Exile 2 financial report — Grinding Gear Games shared the financial report for Path of Exile 2: 58.7% of revenue came from Steam, direct website sales brought 14%, while Epic Games Store managed a laughable 0.21%. The studio's yearly revenue hit NZ$526M.
• Sony stops selling consoles at a loss — Sony says it will no longer sell consoles at a loss, keeping hardware profitability a top priority despite rising component costs. The company confirmed that market conditions will shape the launch strategy for the next-gen PlayStation, whose price and release date remain undecided.
• Virtua Fighter Crossroads sinister killer revealed — Virtua Fighter Crossroads, developed by Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio, revealed a new gameplay trailer showcasing the mysterious "Bokunawa Killer", a new playable character key to the main story campaign. The game mixes fighting and beat-em-up genres with a cinematic adventure in the style of Yakuza, releasing in 2027 on PC and consoles.
• Cyberpunk: Edgerunners season 2 trailer — Trigger and Netflix dropped the first trailer for Cyberpunk: Edgerunners season 2, a standalone story with new characters in Night City. The new team includes director Ikarashi Kai and character designer Kanno Ichigo, with showrunner Bartosz Sztybor returning. Release this autumn on Netflix.
• Onimusha: Way of the Sword producer not scared — Capcom's producer on Onimusha: Way of the Sword isn't scared of the September release chaos, with the launch date set for September 25 surrounded by tons of AAA titles. The game's big draws are legendary samurai Musashi, fast-paced combat, and the instant-kill Issen mechanic, coming to PC, Xbox, PS5, and Nintendo Switch 2 with full Russian localization.
• Cyberpunk: Edgerunners 2 teaser — The new teaser trailer for Cyberpunk: Edgerunners 2 shows explosions, blood, and cyberpsychosis. The anime sequel by studio TRIGGER brings a brand-new story set in Night City, 10 episodes following four characters. Showrunner Bartosz Sztybor returns, with director Kai Ikarashi making his directorial debut. Release this autumn on Netflix.
• Sony says players accepted higher console prices — Sony says players have accepted higher console prices after the "RAMageddon", and sales are still on track despite the hike.
• Blizzard targets WoW freeshard — Blizzard is still on a private server crusade, another WoW freeshard just got slapped with a cease-and-desist. With Classic+ feeling imminent, the timing is wild.
• Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced graphics modes — Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced drops a PS5 Pro trailer and reveals all console graphics modes. On PS5 Pro: enhanced PSSR upscaling, extended ray tracing, and individual hair strands for Edward. On PS5 and Xbox Series: three modes: Quality (30 fps), Performance (60 fps), and Balance (40 fps, needs HDMI 2.1). Launches July 9 on PC, PS5, and Xbox Series with Russian text.
• dbrand Companion Cube debacle — dbrand built a Companion Cube, sold it, but never asked Valve for permission. Now every order has been refunded, the whole thing is dead, becoming a case study in how enthusiasm can torch a passion project.
• Media: Destiny 2 killed by expensive support and Bungie's inept leadership — Forbes journalist Paul Tassi, citing an anonymous source, reported that Destiny 2 DLC production was so costly it was nearly impossible to recoup. When Bungie did turn a profit, they stumbled on bad management, with cash flowing into a project incubator (most died early) and a new 19,000 sq m office.
• Persona live-action series — Persona is getting a live-action series on Netflix, with 21 Laps and Story Kitchen teaming up. Christopher Monfette is set as writer, EP and showrunner. Toru Nakahara from SEGA is also producing. No word yet on whether it will adapt one game, several, or create a brand-new story.
• GTA 6 preorders go live — GTA 6 preorders went live this week with no new trailer, no gameplay reveal, no performance breakdown, just a handful of screenshots and the same teaser. People are buying on pure vibes, while analysts worry the game might not run as everyone hopes.
• Netflix's Persona live-action rumored — Netflix's Persona live-action is rumored, with 21 Laps Entertainment behind it. The streamer is reportedly adapting the iconic JRPG franchise, but right now it's all questions, no answers. Fans are already debating if it'll be a masterpiece or another misfire.
• Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 pre-order bonus digital-only — Physical media collectors, brace yourselves: Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 pre-order main bonus is confirmed digital-only. The devs revealed the main pre-order perk will be strictly digital, continuing a tough month for disc lovers.

Steam deals

• The Binding of Isaac: Rebirth — The Binding of Isaac: Rebirth is 90% off on Steam. The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt, HITMAN World of Assassination, Total War: WARHAMMER III, Euro Truck Simulator 2, and Cyberpunk 2077 are also heavily discounted.

Epic — free & deals

• The Curse 404 — The Curse 404 is 85% off on Epic Games Store. Other deals include The Casting of Frank Stone at 80% off, Treasure Hunt: Secret's End at 77% off, Industry Giant 4.0 at 75% off, Dungeons of Hinterberg at 70% off, and 63 Days at 69% off.

Spotlight

• Creatures Village — The adventure starts the moment you hatch your first Norn in the Nestery and explore the giant Creatures Village world together. These cuddly creatures have their own Digital DNA, brains, and biochemistry, they learn and think for themselves. Details
• Remove NC intro for Aion 2 — This mod removes the NC intro that plays when launching Aion 2 from the PURPLE launcher, taking you straight to action with no useless splash screens. Details
• Custom Competition Aliexpress Unique Figure Skating Dresses A — A link to custom figure skating dresses on Aliexpress. Details
• Shades of Sakura — Immerse yourself in the atmosphere of ancient Japan alongside three main heroines. Solve puzzles by drawing lines and connecting balls to progress through the story, with physics-based mechanics and lively Live2D animations. Details