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Gears of War: E-Day — Xbox Exclusive, Release Date & Beta

Gears of War: E-Day launches October 3, 2026 on Xbox Series X/S and PC only — confirmed not coming to PS5. Day one on Game Pass, open beta in August.

Persona 6 Officially Revealed: Platforms & What We Know

Persona 6 is officially real. Atlus and Sega confirmed the next mainline entry at Xbox Games Showcase 2026, coming to Xbox Series X/S, PS5, and PC — but details remain scarce.

Thief: Dark Project Remastered — Nightdive Announced

Nightdive Studios and Eidos Montreal are remastering the 1998 stealth classic Thief: The Dark Project, published by Atari, for PS5, Xbox Series X/S, Switch 2, PS4, Switch, and PC.

Valheim 1.0: September 9 Launch, Deep North Biome

Valheim 1.0 launches September 9, 2026, leaving Early Access after five years. The final update brings the Deep North biome to PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X/S.

Persona 6 Leaks: Fan Art Frenzy and John Persona 6 Merch

Alleged Persona 6 concept art leaks have gone viral, spawning a wave of fan art and "John Persona 6" merchandise as fans await Atlus's next mainline JRPG.

Little Nightmares 2 Enhanced Edition Lands on Switch 2

Little Nightmares 2 Enhanced Edition is now available on Nintendo Switch 2, bringing 60 FPS, higher resolution, improved lighting, and spatial audio to Tarsier Studios' acclaimed horror platformer.

Ace Combat 8: Wings of Theve Leaked on PEGI

Ace Combat 8: Wings of Theve appeared on the PEGI rating website before any official announcement, confirming the game's existence and a 2026 release window.

Destiny 2 Monument of Triumph: Bungie's Final Major Update Promises 'Best in Years'

Bungie announces Monument of Triumph as Destiny 2's final live service update, launching June 9 with returning activities, new endgame content, and an emotional farewell to nine years of development.

Call of Duty MW4: Infinity Ward Commits to Grounded Cosmetics—Here's What That Means

Infinity Ward publicly commits to keeping Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 cosmetics grounded and authentic to the game's narrative, telling fans to 'keep the receipts' on this promise.

Diablo 4 Season 14: Mythic Items Now Accessible for All Players

Blizzard transforms Diablo 4's endgame loot system, making Mythic Uniques achievable for casual players through fishing, crafting, and new itemization mechanics.

Rayman Origins Remaster: 4K Enhanced Edition Leak Reveals First Details

Ubisoft's Rayman Origins: Enhanced Edition accidentally leaked on Xbox Store with 4K, 60fps, and quality-of-life updates. Here's what the remaster includes.

Minecraft Live May 2026: Everything Announced

Minecraft Live May 2026 delivered major announcements including A Minecraft Movie Squared's official title, Minecraft Dungeons 2 with the Twisted Warden, and the stunning Dappled Forest biome coming this fall.

California Passes Stop Killing Games Bill: AB 1921 Landmark Victory for Digital Game Preservation

California Assembly passes historic AB 1921 to protect digital games from delisting. Landmark legislation requires publishers to provide offline patches or refunds when shutting down online services.

007 First Light Review: Bond's Deception Mastery in a Spy Thriller

IO Interactive delivers Bond's greatest espionage adventure yet. 007 First Light combines sandbox intelligence with cinematic thrills, featuring innovative bluff mechanics where charisma becomes survival.

The Witcher 3: Songs of the Past - Everything We Know About CD Projekt Red's New Expansion

CD Projekt Red is returning to The Witcher 3 with a major expansion called Songs of the Past. Here's everything announced so far about this 2027 release.

Switch 2 Becomes Fastest-Selling Console Ever

Nintendo's Switch 2 has become the fastest-selling console of all time, shifting over 10 million units in its first month on sale.

Microsoft Reportedly Cancels Its Xbox Handheld

Microsoft has reportedly cancelled its first-party Xbox handheld, codenamed Project Kennan, to focus on its next-generation console.

Final Fantasy 7 Remake Part 3 in Full Development

Square Enix confirms the third and final part of the Final Fantasy 7 Remake trilogy is now in full development for an unannounced window.

The Witcher 4 Won't Launch Before 2027, CDPR Says

CD Projekt Red confirms The Witcher 4 is unlikely to launch before 2027 as the studio prioritises polish over speed for Ciri's new saga.

Marvel's Wolverine Trailer Sets September Launch

Insomniac's new Marvel's Wolverine story trailer shows off Logan's brutal combat ahead of the PS5 exclusive's September 2026 launch.

Elden Ring Nightreign DLC Lands This Summer

FromSoftware confirms Elden Ring Nightreign's first major paid DLC arrives this summer with new bosses and a fresh region to conquer.

Marathon Season 2 Free Trial: Play Free June 2–9

Bungie's extraction shooter Marathon goes free for one week starting June 2 as Season 2 Nightfall launches with the horror-themed Night Marsh map. Here's everything confirmed so far.

Mina the Hollower Is 2026's Highest-Rated Game So Far

Mina the Hollower from Yacht Club Games has launched to universal acclaim, earning a Metacritic score of 93 — the highest-rated game of 2026 so far. Here's everything you need to know.

No Man's Sky The Swarm Update: Space War Is Here

No Man's Sky update 6.4 'The Swarm' is live now — a Death Star-like robo-eye is invading the galaxy and players must join one of three factions to stop it. Here's everything confirmed.

Witcher 3 Gets New Expansion Songs of the Past in 2027

CD Projekt Red officially announces Songs of the Past, The Witcher 3's third expansion, coming to PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X/S in 2027. Here's everything confirmed so far.

Dragon Quest XII: Beyond Dreams Revealed After Dev Restart

Square Enix restarted Dragon Quest XII from scratch and gave it a new name: Beyond Dreams. Here's everything confirmed at the 40th anniversary event.

Steam Deck Price Hike: Up to 50% More Expensive Worldwide

Valve has raised Steam Deck OLED prices by up to $300 in the US, citing rising memory and storage costs. Here's what the hike means for gamers and the upcoming Steam Machine.

Deep Rock Galactic: Rogue Core Is Out Now in Early Access

Deep Rock Galactic: Rogue Core launches into Early Access today on PC — a roguelike FPS spin-off with new dwarves, new dangers, and its own identity.

PlayStation State of Play June 2: Marvel's Wolverine Deep Dive

Sony confirms a 60+ minute State of Play on June 2 — the headline event is a deep dive into Marvel's Wolverine from Insomniac Games. Don't miss this.

Lord of the Rings RPG: Warhorse Studios Confirms Development

Warhorse Studios officially confirms an open-world Middle-earth RPG alongside a new Kingdom Come adventure. No release date yet — but it's really happening.

Dungeons & Dragons Action Game Cancelled by Hasbro

Hasbro has cancelled Giant Skull's Dungeons & Dragons action game less than a year after its announcement — and the studio is already hunting for a new publisher.

Assassin's Creed Hexe, Far Cry, Ghost Recon: Ubisoft Confirms 2029

Ubisoft confirms Assassin's Creed Hexe, a new Far Cry, and Ghost Recon all arriving before March 2029 — despite a record €1.3B operating loss.

Deus Ex & TimeSplitters: Embracer Splits, IPs May Return

Embracer Group splits into Fellowship Entertainment and a new Embracer entity in 2027. Dormant IPs like Deus Ex, TimeSplitters, Saints Row could finally return.

Fortnite Returns to Apple App Store Globally After Epic Win

Fortnite is back on the Apple App Store worldwide after Epic Games' court victory. Epic calls it 'the beginning of the end of the Apple Tax.' Here's what changed.

Lords of the Fallen 2 Drops Epic Exclusivity — Steam Release Now Possible

CI Games and Epic have terminated their exclusivity deal for Lords of the Fallen 2, opening the door for a day-one Steam release. Here's everything confirmed so far.

Forza Horizon 6 Launch Triples Predecessor's Peak Player Count

Forza Horizon 6 hit 273,148 concurrent Steam players at full launch, tripling Forza Horizon 5's all-time peak — and it also fixes one of the series' most maddening long-standing annoyances.

Sony Ends PC Ports for Narrative Single-Player PS5 Games

PlayStation boss Hermen Hulst confirmed Sony will stop porting narrative single-player games like Ghost of Yōtei and Saros to PC. Here's what changes and why.

Terraria Hits 70M Sales at 15th Anniversary

Terraria has sold over 70 million copies as it turns 15. Re-Logic confirms crossplay is coming and that updates will continue beyond version 1.4.6.

XBOX Rebrand: Microsoft Goes All-Caps in 2026

Microsoft has officially rebranded Xbox to XBOX — all caps — following a fan poll. Here's what changed, why it happened, and what it means for gamers.

Ghost of Yotei Legends: Final Major Update Confirmed

Sucker Punch confirms Ghost of Yotei Legends' April raid was its last major update — the co-op mode ends support just two months after launch.

Forza Horizon 6 Early Access Rakes In $140M

Forza Horizon 6's early access weekend generated over $140 million in revenue and 1 million players — here's what the franchise record means.

Sonic the Hedgehog 4: First Look at Metal Sonic Revealed

Director Jeff Fowler shares the first behind-the-scenes look at Metal Sonic as Sonic the Hedgehog 4 wraps production, ahead of its March 2027 release.

Forza Horizon 6: Race a Gundam in 'Mech My Day' Showcase

Forza Horizon 6's wildest showcase event pits your car against Chaser Zero — a full-sized Gundam mech — in a cinematic race through Tokyo's streets.

Mixtape Won't Be Delisted: Music Licensed in Perpetuity

Annapurna Interactive confirms Mixtape's licensed soundtrack — Devo, Smashing Pumpkins, Joy Division and more — is secured forever with no expiration date.

XBOX Is Official: Microsoft Goes All Caps After Fan Vote

Xbox CEO Asha Sharma confirms the brand is officially going all-caps as XBOX after 64.8% of fans voted for the change. Here's what it means.

Forza Horizon 6 Breaks Franchise Records: Japan Details Revealed

Forza Horizon 6 hits a 92 Metacritic score and sets franchise player records — plus why cherry blossoms can't be destroyed out of respect for Japan.

LEGO 2K Drive Delisted May 19: Last Chance to Buy

LEGO 2K Drive is being removed from all digital stores on May 19, 2026. Multiplayer servers shut down May 31, 2027. Buy it now or lose it forever.

Subnautica 2 Sells 2M Copies in 12 Hours: Early Access Roadmap Revealed

Subnautica 2 smashed records with 2 million copies sold in just 12 hours on Steam and Xbox Series X|S, as Unknown Worlds unveils its ambitious Early Access roadmap.

The Duskbloods & Elden Ring Switch 2: Still on Track for 2026

Kadokawa's latest earnings report confirms both The Duskbloods and Elden Ring: Tarnished Edition are still coming to Nintendo Switch 2 in 2026.

Gaming Pushes Back Against AI: Party Animals Backlash and Horizon Composer Speaks Out

Party Animals gets review bombed over a $75k AI video contest while Horizon's composer calls generative AI 'f*cking insane' in the same week.

News May 4, 2026

Forza Horizon 6: Japan Map, Release Date, and Features

Forza Horizon 6 launches May 19, 2026, taking the festival to Japan with the series' biggest, most vertical map — from Tokyo streets to the snowy Alps.

News May 4, 2026

007 First Light: IO Interactive's Bond Origin Story Lands May 27

IO Interactive's 007 First Light drops May 27, 2026 — an origin story following a young James Bond before he earns his 00 status. Here's everything you need to know.

News May 4, 2026

Mixtape: Release Date, Story, and What to Expect

Mixtape, the nostalgic coming-of-age adventure from Beethoven & Dinosaur, launches May 7, 2026 on PS5, Xbox Series X|S, PC, and Nintendo Switch 2.

News May 3, 2026

Summer Game Fest 2026: Dates, Schedule & What to Expect

Summer Game Fest 2026 is confirmed for June 5 at the Dolby Theatre in LA. Here's everything you need to know about dates, Play Days, and what games to expect.

News May 3, 2026

007: First Light — Bond's Origin Story Explained

IO Interactive's 007: First Light launches May 27, 2026. Meet a 26-year-old James Bond voiced by Patrick Gibson, featuring a Lana Del Rey theme song.

News May 3, 2026

Forza Horizon 6: Japan Map, Release Date & Key Details

Forza Horizon 6 launches May 19, 2026 on Xbox Series X|S and PC — day one on Game Pass. Japan's largest open world, 550+ cars, Touge Battles and more.

News April 25, 2026

Starfield Launches on PS5 April 27 — Full DualSense Support and All DLC Included

After nearly three years as an Xbox-PC exclusive, Bethesda's massive space RPG Starfield arrives on PS5 on April 27, 2026 with all expansions included and DualSense haptic support.

News April 23, 2026

Game Pass vs PS Plus in 2026: Who's Winning the Subscription Wars

Game Pass has 40 million subscribers. PS Plus has 50 million. Both services transformed how games are consumed. In 2026, they represent two very different philosophies

News April 22, 2026

Diablo 4: Lord of Hatred Expansion — All New Content, Classes, and Features Revealed

Diablo 4's second major expansion Lord of Hatred launches April 28, 2026, bringing Mephisto as the main antagonist, a new class, a revamped crafting system, and a new act set in Caldeum.

News April 20, 2026

Pragmata Sells 1 Million Copies in 48 Hours — Capcom's New IP Is a Phenomenon

Capcom's brand new sci-fi action IP Pragmata sold over one million copies worldwide in just 48 hours, earning an 86 Metacritic score and becoming 2026's highest-rated new AAA franchise.

News April 18, 2026

Microsoft's Everywhere Strategy: What Xbox Is Becoming in 2026

Xbox no longer means a box under your TV. Microsoft's 'Everywhere' strategy puts its games on PC, mobile, cloud, and competitor consoles. It's a radical bet on software over hardware

News April 15, 2026

Nintendo Switch 2 Tops 5 Million Sales in First Month — A Historic Launch

Nintendo's Switch 2 has sold over 5 million units in its first month, making it the fastest-selling Nintendo console ever. Here's what the numbers mean and what's coming next.

News April 14, 2026

PlayStation Dominance: How Sony Won the Console Wars in 2025–2026

PS5 has now sold 75 million units. Sony's exclusive lineup, PlayStation Studios acquisitions and hardware design choices have built a dominant market position.

News April 7, 2026

The 2026 Gaming Layoff Crisis: What's Happening and Why It Won't Stop

42,000 gaming industry jobs were lost in 2024-2025. As studios stabilise in 2026, the structural pressures that caused the crisis haven't changed

News April 7, 2026

GTA 6: Official Release Date Is November 19 — Everything Confirmed So Far

Rockstar has confirmed November 19, 2026 as GTA 6's launch date on PS5 and Xbox Series X|S. Here's everything officially confirmed about the most anticipated game ever.