Title: The Water In This 2002 Surfing Game Is Blowing People’s Minds Date: Fri, 10 Jul 2026 16:20:06 +0000 Link: https://kotaku.com/the-water-in-this-2002-surfing-game-is-blowing-peoples-minds-2000714695 Gnarly water Kelly Slater, most excellent dude

Title: Square Enix Finally Gives Up And Lets Players Turn Off Adventures Of Elliot’s Annoying Fairy Entirely Date: Fri, 10 Jul 2026 16:00:57 +0000 Link: https://kotaku.com/the-adventures-of-elliot-update-fairy-shut-up-2000714677 Splish splash, and away we don't

Title: Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth Fans Are Still Being Terrorized By Glitched Chocobos Two Years Later Date: Fri, 10 Jul 2026 15:20:01 +0000 Link: https://kotaku.com/final-fantasy-7-rebirth-chocobo-bug-glitch-follows-video-2000714666 Square Enix, please don’t patch out my feathery friend

Title: I Spent Two Weeks Testing 25+ Games On The Steam Machine And Here’s My Verdict Date: Fri, 10 Jul 2026 15:05:42 +0000 Link: https://kotaku.com/steam-machine-games-tested-gta-halo-cyberpunk-peak-mouse-fps-review-valve-kotaku-2000710643 How does Valve's $1,000 console-like PC compare to a PS5 Pro out of the box?

Title: Netflix Reportedly Threatening To Take Over Letterboxd Date: Fri, 10 Jul 2026 14:49:18 +0000 Link: https://kotaku.com/netflix-reportedly-threatening-to-take-over-letterboxd-2000714661 Sony, Paramount, and others are eyeing a potential acquisition as well

Title: Monopoly Go x The Simpsons crossover is almost here Date: Tue, 02 Jun 2026 08:41:21 +0000 Link: https://www.vg247.com/monopoly-go-the-simpsons-crossover-details Monopoly Go players have been looking forward to a major crossover event for what felt like months, and though most of the details ended up leaking, nothing actually beats official information. Read more

Title: Honkai: Star Rail Version 4.3 will take us deeper into the World in Canvas and make Mortenax Blade playable Date: Fri, 22 May 2026 13:43:44 +0000 Link: https://www.vg247.com/honkai-star-rail-version-4-3-all-details HoYoverse has today delivered full details on the next major update for Honkai: Star Rail. Version 4.3, dubbed The Lethe Below the Living, will be available for all players on June 1. The upcoming update adds a new chapter to the Planarcadia arc, and introduce a new playable character. Read more

Title: Forza Horizon 6 explodes on Steam even before it's officially out Date: Fri, 15 May 2026 11:00:02 +0000 Link: https://www.vg247.com/forza-horizon-6-steam-numbers-big-launch Steam is abuzz this week with a couple of long-anticipated launches, but in Forza Horizon 6’s case, at least, the game isn’t even out for what will be most of its players. The anticipated sequel in the open-world driving game series doesn’t officially launch until May 19, but owners of its most expensive version - the Premium Edition - can play it right now. Read more

Title: Mystic Messenger's most loyal players are getting banned in droves for seemingly playing the game too much Date: Fri, 15 May 2026 10:02:10 +0000 Link: https://www.vg247.com/mystic-messenger-ban-wave-thousands-of-hourglasses-anniversary Mystic Messenger, arguably one of the best dating sims around, has been dormant for about seven years. Despite not receiving new content or any meaningful updates in all that time, the game remains popular with its core fans, many of whom just woke up to some shocking news about their accounts. Read more

Title: Forza Horizon 6 review - The driving game for everyone still can’t seem to escape its car-collecting legacy Date: Thu, 14 May 2026 12:00:03 +0000 Link: https://www.vg247.com/forza-horizon-6-review There is this idea that, for a long-running series to remain as consistently popular as Forza Horizon has been, it needs to diminish itself somewhat with each new entry, gradually losing more and more of its edge in a bid to appeal to the widest possible audience. Read more

Title: Xbox Is Teasing Something Big For Next Week Amid Disc-To-Digital Rumors Date: Fri, 10 Jul 2026 15:47:48 +0000 Link: https://www.gamespot.com/articles/xbox-is-teasing-something-big-for-next-week-amid-disc-to-digital-rumors/ The future is looking increasingly digital for next-gen video game consoles, but one method that might ease the transition is a disc-to-digital service that allows users to bring their libraries with them. While there is speculation that this feature will launch around the time that Xbox debuts its next-gen console, Project Helix, a first taste of the future might be arriving sooner than expected. Xbox Insiders received a message in lieu of an update this week, with Xbox's program lead Brad Rossetti teasing that something big was on the way. "Xbox Insiders on console, as you have seen we paused flighting this week as we prep for week next. Thanks for being patient! The wait is worth the wait, I promise," Rossetti wrote online. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4FatSqS3VYY This is widely rumored to be the first look at Xbox's disc-to-digital program, something that Windows Central editor Jez Corden--who has filed several reports on the feature--teased its debut with a "positron cometh" tweet. This is reportedly the codename for the rumored disc-to-digital feature, with other reports claiming that Xbox Play Anywhere will give users the option to switch from physical to digital. While Xbox has yet to confirm if Project Helix will be an all-digital games console, its rival Sony has confirmed that it will stop manufacturing PlayStation discs in 2028, something analysts believe will lead to a discless PS6. The backlash was swift and negative for Sony, with the company going radio silent on its social media channels for several days while people rallied against the company. Even with the negative publicity, Sony's reasons for ditching physical media make complete financial sense. Digital sales vastly overshadow physical sales, and Sony recorded its highest-ever quarterly digital game sales period just before it made the announcement. Other companies like EA, Capcom, and Nintendo have also experienced a surge in digital sales, which means those publishers and studios have less overhead to deal with, like covering the costs of pressing game discs or paying retailer fees. And as one analyst has said, player loyalty means nothing to these companies.

Title: Game Pass Gets A Few Freebies For This Weekend Only, Including One Where You’re A Teddy Bear Fighting Nightmares Come To Life Date: Fri, 10 Jul 2026 15:21:49 +0000 Link: https://www.gamespot.com/articles/game-pass-gets-a-few-freebies-for-this-weekend-only-including-one-where-youre-a-teddy-bear-fighting-nightmares-come-to-life/ The weekend is here, and if you're looking for something new to play on Xbox but don't want to spend any money, you're in luck. The Free Play Days promotion is back this weekend, with three games offered up for the low, low price of $0, or at least nothing beyond the price of a Game Pass membership. MLB The Show 26, which is the newest entry in the professional baseball series, is free this weekend. The survival game The Alters is free as well, along with the FPS Stuffed, in which you play as a teddy bear and fight off the nightmares of a young girl. All of these games are free now through July 12, and you need a membership to Game Pass Ultimate, Premium, or Essential. If you want to buy the games after the free weekend, MLB The Show 26 is marked down to $35, while The Alters is discounted to $17.50. Stuffed, however, is not on sale and sells for its normal $12.50 price. A spooky scene from Stuffed. Beyond these free games, Gears of War: Reloaded was just added to Game Pass Premium tier (joining Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass) on July 9, while the arcade-style corridor shooter Tamashika came to Game Pass Ultimate, Game Pass Premium, and PC Game Pass on that day as well. For more, check out all of the new additions to Game Pass for July so far. Xbox is facing challenging times of late, as the company recently laid off 1,600 people, divested from five studios, and cancelled games. Xbox CEO Asha Sharma said the changes were necessary because Xbox is not a healthy business currently. Sharma was recently appointed to a Federal Reserve task force focused on productivity and jobs.

Title: Dragon Ball Xenoverse 3’s New Transformations Look Nerfed, But That’s Not The Full Story Date: Fri, 10 Jul 2026 15:00:00 +0000 Link: https://www.gamespot.com/articles/dragon-ball-xenoverse-3-new-transformations-look-nerfed-but-thats-not-the-full-story/ Bandai Namco dropped the first gameplay reveal for Dragon Ball Xenoverse 3 this week, showcasing one of the game's missions and new key combat features. While the core beat-'em-up gameplay has been retained from the previous games, it's the approach to transformations in Xenoverse 3 that has Dragon Ball fans talking, as many believe this signature component has been nerfed for the threequel. One of the big changes in Xenoverse 3 revolves around how and when players can use their high-powered skills, like beam attacks and area-of-effect ki explosions. Previous Xenoverse games required players to charge up their Ki meter, but Xenoverse 3 has swapped to a cooldown meter for abilities. Ki now functions as a stamina gauge that recharges over time, and transformations aren't available at the start of a mission. Instead, players have to build up power and charge their "Awakening" transformation, allowing them to change into a Super Saiyan or use the Kaioken boost in battle. https://youtu.be/HE82-Zr6ky0 This shift in transformations also has the Dragon Ball Xenoverse subreddit convinced that transformations are also on a timer, but that doesn't appear to be the case. If you look closely at the icon, the artwork changes from a Super Saiyan design to what appears to be a Super Saiyan 3-inspired illustration with a timer counting down. This suggests that players will need to transform in stages, instead of skipping Super Saiyan forms in battle. We have reached out to Bandai Namco for clarification and will update this post once we hear back. This hasn't stopped Dragon Ball fans from complaining about the changes, with many still believing that transformations are limited-time power-ups. "I hope to see the whole community bashing this idea non-stop until they change it, because they won't do anything if they can pretend it's only a minority of people," one of the top-voted comments on the Xenoverse 3 reddit thread reads. It's worth pointing out that the Xenoverse 3 gameplay doesn't have any footage of the player powering down after the timer reaches zero, but being knocked out by one of the major stage bosses doesn't seem to cancel the transformation. Previous Dragon Ball Xenoverse games allowed you to maintain your transformation for as long as you had Ki energy, and several items allowed you to minimize the drain on your reserves or charge up Ki quickly, making transformations last for the duration of a bout. No skipping the Super Saiyan power-up line in Xenoverse 3. Awakenings are one of several new tools available in the game, alongside Soul Assist and Soul Change. Soul Assist allows a player to call upon the powers of a legendary Dragon Ball warrior like Piccolo or Krillin and use their signature powers in battle, while Soul Change lets a player incarnate into that fighter and harness their strength firsthand. Fighters like Trunks and Vegeta don't just have character-specific powers; they also have quicker cooldown timers for these skills. Each race has its own unique transformation, and so far, it looks like players can choose from the Saiyan, Human, and Majin races. Set over 300 years after the end of the main Dragon Ball sagas, Dragon Ball Xenoverse 3 launches in 2027 for PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X|S.

Title: The Backyard Baseball Kids I Could Easily Strike Out In Real Life Date: Fri, 10 Jul 2026 15:00:00 +0000 Link: https://www.gamespot.com/articles/the-backyard-baseball-kids-i-could-easily-strike-out-in-real-life/ Backyard Baseball has officially released, and with it, a brand-new generation of kids can experience one of the most charming, wholesome, and fun sports franchises around.  But alongside the influx of new kids trying the game out for the first time, there are also players like me--longtime fans who have been studying the strengths, weaknesses, and idiosyncrasies of the game's roster. Is this so I know how to handle them when they come up to the plate in the video game? Partially. More importantly, however, I have used this knowledge to determine, Timothée Chalamet-style, whose ticket I could punch in a real-life baseball game.  I am 32 years old and have not played organized baseball in nearly two decades. I'm probably going to tear my rotator cuff or explode my UCL and need Tommy John surgery. But before I do, I'm sending some children back to the bench.  These are the Backyard Baseball kids I could strike out without even really trying that hard at all, and exactly how I would take them out.  Dante Robinson  The food-obsessed Dante Robinson is a decent hitter with incredible wheels, and anything he hits on the ground could easily be legged out for a single. I'm staying away from the lower half of the zone--in fact, I'm starting off with a four-seamer right at his ear, forcing him to hit the dirt and subsequently choke on the hoagie in his mouth. The umpire, who is, of course, also well-trained in the Heimlich maneuver, would save him, but the fear of death by hoagie would result in him then taking three straight pitches right down the middle for a strikeout.  Vicki Kawaguchi Her brother is one of the greatest pitchers to ever live, but Vicki Kawaguchi is primarily interested in ballet. Her swing sees her step in the bucket quite severely, so I'm throwing her nothing but two-seamers and changeups on the outside corner. Does she adjust, perhaps slowing down her swing so she can make contact with that circle-change fading out of the zone? Of course not. Now curtsy and grab some pine.  Dmitri Petrovich Can you protect the strike zone like you protect your pocket, nerd? Dmitri Petrovich leaps with every swing, which should make him a master at hitting high fastballs. It also means that he'd be susceptible to my splitter, however, which I would throw three times in a row and send him back to the bench. If you want to put this one in your little stat book, Dmitri, that's a K, and you'll probably rack up a few more before the day is over.  Kimmy Eckman  Confident and sporting a powerful swing, Kimmy Eckman strikes fear into the hearts of opposing teams. The only problem? She loves candy, leaving her jittery and prone to chasing. After painting the corner with a fastball, I'm throwing nothing but breaking junk in the dirt, which she gladly chases. Perhaps the catcher will even drop the third strike because of how far outside the zone it goes, but Kimmy has no chance of beating the throw to first base. I'd get into her head on the next at-bat, throwing three straight pitches in the zone, which she would take out of fear of embarrassing herself again. Of course, that's exactly what happens.  Mikey Thomas Mikey Thomas has immense power, making him a very dangerous batter with runners on-base, and his swing doesn't have any obvious flaws. However, he perpetually has a cold, meaning there's a solid chance the baseball makes it back into my glove covered in his disgusting mucus. I would not, of course, be above Gaylord Perry-ing a baseball in order to strike out a child, and Mikey would have no idea how to react to a pitch dropping off the face of the Earth just before it reaches home plate. I wouldn't feel bad, either--after all, it's his snot, not mine.  Tony Delvecchio  He's walkin' here, except he's not, because he's striking out. Perhaps the coolest kid in the Backyard Baseball crew at first glance, Tony Delvecchio's confidence will be his downfall. I would never throw the same pitch twice, mixing heaters and off-speed pitches to frustrate him as he tries to sit on something and send it over the fence. That, of course, will not happen, and if I'm really lucky, he'll put a bow on his strikeout by chucking his always-present lollipop into the dirt. Or maybe he could try swinging it instead of his bat--he couldn't do much worse.  Pete Wheeler The prototypical leadoff hitter, Pete Wheeler has impressive hitting skills and lightning-fast legs, but he is gullible. For this at-bat, I would simply have the catcher say the name of a pitch, and then I would throw something else. Pete would not catch on and would strike out in four consecutive at-bats. I would promise to not lie about the pitches each time he stepped up to the plate, but I would immediately betray his trust.  Achmed Khan  A relatively balanced baseball player, Achmed Khan is a fantastic hitter, but he's always wearing headphones blaring loud rock music. Try as he might to stay focused on the game--and hear what is happening--it would distract him. I would wait for a ripping solo to kick in, then would quick-pitch three strikes before he remembers that he's batting and not rocking out on stage. Perhaps one day you'll be like Oasis, but right now you're just going 0-for.  Jorge Garcia  Oh, Jorge. Much to the surprise of no one, I would be able to strike Jorge Garcia out on three consecutive pitches right down Main St. Your parents' money can't buy you talent, even if they pay for hitting lessons. That ridiculous slow-pitch chop swing isn't going to make contact with anything in the strike zone. Perhaps it will be more useful if the other kids suddenly turn into zombies and they need to be destroyed.

Title: Xbox After The Layoffs: Studios Left And What They’re Making Date: Fri, 10 Jul 2026 14:36:40 +0000 Link: https://www.gamespot.com/articles/xbox-after-the-layoffs-studios-left-and-what-theyre-making/ This week saw sweeping layoffs and Xbox divesting itself of five studios, shaking up the company once again. Xbox went on a massive buying spree throughout the 2010s and 2020s, but following the costly acquisition of Activision Blizzard and making big bets on Xbox Game Pass that haven't seemed to pay off--as well as rising interest rates and inflation--this blank check policy has had a major impact on Xbox. Several waves of layoffs have hit Xbox's various studios and developers since 2023, with the most recent one being in July 2026. What does this mean for Xbox going forward? According to Xbox CEO Asha Sharma, the goal is to start generating a higher amount of profit, cut out layers of management, and focus on the biggest intellectual property at Xbox, as well as "entertain" 1 billion people every day. However, this has also led to countless layoffs of developers all throughout the ranks, the impact of which we may not fully understand for years, if ever. With Xbox's stated goals established, it's time to look at the current state of Xbox, the projects it has in development, and which studios are still standing following the latest round of layoffs. As a reminder, there are multiple organizations under Xbox, grouped under Xbox Game Studios, Activision, Blizzard, Bethesda, and ZeniMax. We're outlining things to the best of our understanding currently, but it's possible that teams or projects have been disrupted in ways we don't yet know. Gone but not forgotten State of Decay 3 The latest cuts saw five studios trimmed from Xbox. Ninja Theory (Senua's Saga) and Undead Labs (State of Decay 3) will have as-yet unspecified new ownership, Double Fine Productions (Psychonauts 2) and Compulsion Games (South of Midnight) have become independent studios once again, and Arkane Lyon (Deathloop, Marvel's Blade) has started consultation with its Works Council in France to review potential strategic options. Activision's Call of Duty studios Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 That annual Call of Duty mega-franchise ain't going to build itself! Call of Duty looks primed to be a massive cash cow for Xbox once again, as it won't be a day-one launch on Xbox Game Pass going forward, which means CoD fans are going to have to pay for it. Each game is a massive project, and alongside core studios like Infinity Ward, Raven Software, Sledgehammer Games, and Treyarch, Call of Duty is also supported by numerous developers such as Activision Shanghai Studio, Beenox, Demonware, Digital Legends, High Moon Studios, and Solid State Studios. Bethesda Game Studios The Elder Scrolls 6 Bethesda has been busy as of late with work on Starfield and ongoing support for Fallout 76, but it looks like the pressure is on for the studio to release both Fallout 5 and The Elder Scrolls 6. A return to Tamriel has been teased for many years, but following the mass layoffs at Microsoft, the developers behind the game believe the recent cuts will have a negative impact on its development. Blizzard Entertainment Overwatch Currently working on core IP such as Diablo, Overwatch, Warcraft, Blizzard is leaning on its biggest brands. The strategy revolves around ongoing seasonal expansions for games like Overwatch, Diablo 4 received its major Lord of Hatred expansion earlier this year, and Overwatch continues to be a key player as part of Blizzard's live-service. As for what's next for the company--while its unions fight to protect employees--the return of BlizzCon in September should shed some light on what Blizzard is up to.  The Coalition Gears of War: E-Day The Gears of War studio is currently in the final stretch of development for the next game in that series, Gears of War: E-Day. Out on October 6, it's being positioned as this year's big Xbox tentpole release. It’ll also be a PC and Xbox-exclusive game, as Xbox continues to reconsider its multiplatform release strategy. Elsewhere Entertainment Activision's Europe-based AAA developer, Elsewhere Entertainment, is currently working on an unannounced, original IP. Halo Studios Halo: Campaign Evolved Formerly known as 343 Industries, Halo Studios will release Halo: Campaign Evolved on July 28. The studio has also been caught in the blast radius of the 2023 and 2025 Microsoft layoffs, and beyond the remake of Halo's campaign, the company is working on the next chapter of the franchise, unofficially called Halo Next, alongside reported remakes of Halo 2 and 3. All development has shifted from the proprietary Slipspace Engine to Unreal Engine 5. Id Software Doom: The Dark Ages One of the studios hardest hit by the "Xbox reset" cuts, Id Software has lost a large portion of talented and veteran developers. The studio recently released a big new expansion for Doom: The Dark Ages, and the developer was reportedly considering working on a multiplayer spin on Doom and a John Wick-inspired game called Fury, while also continuing work on its impressive IdTech Engine. inXile Entertainment Clockwork Revolution Acquired by Microsoft in 2018, InXile's next game, Clockwork Revolution, is expected to launch in 2027. The first-person RPG shooter looks like a Steampunk take on BioShock action, but with a distinctly British feel to its tone and humor. King Candy Crush Saga Like Mojang, the Candy Crush developer will report directly to Sharma from now on. The studio is also working on Minecraft Blast, a match-three game.  MachineGames Wolfenstein 2: The New Colossus MachineGames earned praise for Indiana Jones and the Great Circle in late 2024, and it has since followed up on that game with an expansion. The studio is rumored to be working on a new entry in its Wolfenstein series. Mojang Studios Minecraft Mojang Studios is one of the best acquisitions made by Microsoft, as its signature game, Minecraft, continues to be a best-seller. As of July 2026, the studio will now report directly to Xbox CEO Asha Sharma. As part of the move, Minecraft franchise veteran Helen Chiang has been promoted to the newly created role of Xbox chief operating officer (COO). We're really hoping that these changes won't ruin Minecraft. Obsidian Entertainment The Outer Worlds 2 Another studio hit with layoffs this month, Obsidian Entertainment has been a workhorse developer that released multiple games in record time following its 2018 acquisition. Following Avowed and The Outer Worlds 2 in 2025, the studio was rumored to be working on an Avowed sequel, but recent reports claim this project was canceled and that Obsidian is instead developing a new Fallout game. Playground Games Fable (2027) Playground Games has turned the Forza Motorsport spin-off Forza Horizon into one of the biggest gaming franchises over the course of 15 years, and this year saw the release of the critically acclaimed Forza Horizon 6. Its next game is the Fable reboot in February 2027, which will also receive post-launch DLC. Rare Sea of Thieves Microsoft acquired the venerable British studio all the way back in 2002, and lately, it looks like Sea of Thieves is where it's focusing the bulk of its efforts. While Rare was working on a new game called Everwild--first announced in 2019--it was canceled in 2025 and Rare was caught up in mass layoffs. According to anonymous developers, Rare struggled to find a direction for the Everwild, even after it was rebooted. Turn 10 Forza Motorsport It hasn't been easy sailing for Turn 10--one of the oldest Microsoft acquisitions--and last year's mass layoffs hit the Forza Motorsport studio particularly hard. Content updates for Forza Motorsport came to an end last year, and the studio was reportedly reduced to a support role, helping out Playground Games on Forza Horizon 6. World’s Edge Age of Empires 3 The steward of all things Age of Empires and Age of Mythology, World's Edge appears to have emerged from the recent layoffs relatively unscathed. Thanks to the fact the group is highly specialized and small in number, it can continue to support multiple projects for its dedicated playerbases. These include continuing post-launch support for Age of Mythology: Retold and Age of Empires 4, working on Age of Empires 2: Definitive Edition, which recently received a new expansion, and organizing esports events. Zenimax Online The Elder Scrolls Online Nearly half of ZeniMax Online has been retrenched by Microsoft's cuts, leaving even fewer people to work on The Elder Scrolls Online. The studio also reportedly had a new online game in development--described as Destiny 2 meets Cyberpunk 2077--but this was canceled in 2025.

Title: Disney Plus could get a completely free streaming plan to compete with YouTube Date: Fri, 10 Jul 2026 16:37:46 GMT Link: https://www.polygon.com/disney-plus-free-streaming-plan/ You may soon be able to watch content on Disney Plus for the low, low price of free. Disney is reportedly considering adding a free tier for its streaming service, which was first launched in 2019, to compete with rivals like YouTube and Tubi.

Title: Pokémon fans got a major TCG price drop after brutal GameStop disaster Date: Fri, 10 Jul 2026 16:34:26 GMT Link: https://www.polygon.com/pokemon-30th-anniversary-preorder-prices-gamestop-etb-upc-changes/ A week after announcing its exorbitant prices for the upcoming Pokémon 30th anniversary trading card game set — and days after raising those prices even further — video game retailer GameStop once again has workers printing out new tags. This time, however, GameStop is actually pricing its Pokémon card products reasonably. Kinda?

Title: How to get Ancient Technology Points in Palworld Date: Fri, 10 Jul 2026 16:07:41 GMT Link: https://www.polygon.com/palworld-guides/24049322/ancient-technology-points-how-to-get/ You’ll need ancient technology points to learn how to make essential equipment in Palworld, such as the egg incubator and feed bag. Getting ancient technology points is easier said than done, because you’ll need to track down difficult bosses and successfully defeat them.

Title: Heroes is finally back on Netflix and its first season is still superhero TV at its best Date: Fri, 10 Jul 2026 16:00:22 GMT Link: https://www.polygon.com/heroes-nbc-netflix-streaming-superhero/ It’s hard to think of a time when superhero stories felt new. Over the past two decades, superhero movies and shows have taken over the entire entertainment industry. Somehow, comic book characters are cool now, a safe topic for water cooler chatter or something people might casually talk about at parties. It may sound surprising, but for many years this wasn’t the case. Superheroes were considered a kind of niche genre apart from heavyweights like Superman, Batman, and Spider-Man.

Title: All Mayan stone locations in Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced Date: Fri, 10 Jul 2026 15:48:24 GMT Link: https://www.polygon.com/assassins-creed-black-flag-resynced-mayan-stone-stelae-ruin-locations-all/ Mayan stones are one of many collectibles in Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced, but the stones are particularly useful as they can be used to obtain the Mayan Armor. With 16 Mayan stelae ruins in the game, and thus 16 Mayan stone locations, finding them all isn't easy, but that bullet-deflecting fit will make it worth your while.

Title: Joyride Through July With 12 Games Coming to GeForce NOW Date: Thu, 02 Jul 2026 13:00:23 +0000 Link: https://blogs.nvidia.com/blog/geforce-now-thursday-july-2026-games-list/ Summer is heating up — and GeForce NOW is taking players along for the ride. Start the month with Monopoly: Star Wars Heroes vs. Villains, bringing a galaxy far, far away to the iconic board-game franchise, alongside 12 new games joining the cloud this month.  Plus, don’t let the sun set on the biggest GeForce NOW savings of the year. Level up for less before the deals disappear. Light Side, Dark Side, Cloud Side  The Force is strong with this one. Rule the board, you must. Choose a side in Monopoly: Star Wars Heroes vs. Villains, the classic property-trading board game reimagined with legendary characters, locations and rivalries from across the Star Wars universe. Play as iconic heroes or infamous villains — each with unique abilities — to assemble a team and experience cinematic moments while competing with family and friends across locations from every era of the saga. Every roll of the dice brings new opportunities to build an empire and claim victory. GeForce NOW makes it easy to take the battle between the light and dark sides across nearly any device. Jump into a match on a low-powered PC, Mac, phone, TV, tablet or handheld device and keep the fun going across the galaxy. Check out what’s available this week: Monopoly: Star Wars Heroes vs. Villains (New release on Steam and Ubisoft, available June 30) Meccha Chameleon (Steam) And look forward to the games coming throughout the month: Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Resynced (New release on Steam and Ubisoft Connect, available July 9) Denshattack! (New release on Steam and Xbox, available on Game Pass July 15) The Mound: Omen of Cthulhu (New release on Steam, available July 15) Heave Ho 2 (New release on Steam, available July 16) Fogpiercer (New release on Steam and Xbox, available on Game Pass July 17) ZeroSpace (New release on Steam, available July 20) The Planet Crafter (New release on Xbox, Available on Game Pass July 21) Carnival Hunt (New release on Steam, available July 23) The Ranchers (New release on Steam, available July 30) Corsair Cove (New release on Steam and Xbox, available on Game Pass July 31) Juicy Extras From June In addition to the 18 games announced last month, 10 more came to the cloud.  Deer & Boy (Steam) DOOM Eternal (Epic Games Store) Embers of the Uncrowned Demo (Steam) EMPULSE (Steam) The Elder Scrolls Online (Xbox, available on Game Pass) NBA THE RUN (Steam) SAND: Raiders of Sophie (Steam) Voidling Bound (Steam) Witchspire (Steam) World of Tanks: HEAT (Wargaming) Last Call for Cloud Summer Savings The clock is ticking. Get gaming at the best price of the year. The final days of the GeForce NOW Summer Sale are here. Before the savings disappear, gamers can save $35 on a 12-month Performance membership or $70 on a 12-month Ultimate membership — unlocking GeForce RTX-powered gaming in the cloud across devices they already own. The Performance membership delivers smooth, high-quality gaming with RTX-powered servers, making it easy to jump into favorite titles across PCs, Macs, phones, handhelds and TVs. The Ultimate membership takes cloud gaming to the max with RTX 4080‑ or 5080‑class performance. Experience cinematic visuals, ultralow latency and responsive gameplay powered by technologies like NVIDIA DLSS, ray tracing and NVIDIA Reflex — all without the cost of a new gaming rig. Hear directly from the GeForce NOW Community. One GeForce NOW member recently called the Summer Sale “quite significant” after realizing the savings were even larger than expected in their local currency. By locking in a year of Ultimate, they calculated their monthly cost dropped from roughly 29 CAD to 17 CAD – showcasing how GeForce NOW continues to help gamers around the world enjoy the games they love, wherever they choose to play. Plus, check out this spreadsheet, made by a community member, featuring discounted games streaming on GeForce NOW  and build out a bigger library at the best bargains during the Steam Summer Sale. What are you planning to play this weekend? Let us know on X or in the comments below.

Title: The Ultimate Summer Sale Pairing: Steam Sale Meets GeForce NOW Discounts Date: Thu, 25 Jun 2026 13:00:34 +0000 Link: https://blogs.nvidia.com/blog/geforce-now-thursday-steam-summer-sale-2026/ Summer savings are heating up. From the Steam Summer Sale to GeForce NOW membership discounts, this week’s GFN Thursday delivers double the deals and more ways to get the most value from cloud gaming. Plus, Dark Scrolls joins the growing Devolver lineup, alongside Square Enix’s The Adventures of Elliot: The Millennium Tales. They lead the charge for six new games joining the GeForce NOW library this week. Steam Dreams Are Made of These Add to cart, not to storage. The Steam Summer Sale is here, bringing discounts across thousands of PC games as one of the year’s biggest opportunities to grow a gaming library. Supported Steam games can be streamed across devices with GeForce NOW, making it easy to buy a game once, keep progress synced and pick up where the gameplay left off on PCs, Macs, handheld devices, phones, TVs and more. In other words, the Steam Summer Sale brings the deals; GeForce NOW adds the flexibility.  As new titles expand collections, storage demands and hardware requirements expand with them. GeForce NOW helps remove those barriers by streaming supported games from powerful GeForce RTX servers in the cloud, allowing members to enjoy today’s biggest games on devices they already own. Since downloads and installs are handled in the cloud, games can be added to the cart without being added to storage. Check out the “Sales & Special Offers” row in the GeForce NOW app to discover the discounts today. The Ultimate Upgrade to Level Up for Less The upgrade every game deserves. The deals don’t stop there. Pair GeForce NOW’s summer sale with the Steam Summer Sale to spend less time waiting on downloads, managing storage or needing pricey hardware upgrades — and more time gaming. Get $70 off a 12-month Ultimate membership or $35 off a 12-month Performance membership and experience GeForce RTX-powered gaming in the cloud across devices. The Ultimate membership unlocks GeForce RTX 4080- and 5080-class performance in the cloud with up to 4K resolution, up to 120 frames per second (fps) and advanced technologies like NVIDIA DLSS, ray tracing and NVIDIA Reflex. Dig Into Devolver Written in chaos. Dark Scrolls, the kinetic action roguelite from Devolver Digital, arrives on GeForce NOW with its blend of fast combat, evolving builds and unapologetic chaos. Set in a warped fantasy world that doesn’t take itself too seriously, players battle through shifting arenas packed with enemies, hazards and power-ups that can turn a run from fragile to unstoppable in seconds. Stack abilities, experiment with wild combinations and adapt on the fly as the game constantly raises the stakes — rewarding bold play as much as careful movement. On GeForce NOW, Dark Scrolls is ready the moment players are, streaming across devices with no downloads or setup required. It joins a growing lineup of Devolver Digital titles on the service — Cult of the Lamb, Hotline Miami, Hotline Miami 2: Wrong Number, Inscryption, Enter the Gungeon and Ball x Pit — each delivering that distinct mix of style, surprise and controlled chaos, and just a click away with GeForce NOW. A Storybook Across Centuries The Adventures of Elliot: The Millennium Tales arrives on GeForce NOW, delivering a charming, narrative-driven adventure filled with mystery and discovery. With a hand-crafted world and a focus on exploration, it blends classic adventure gameplay with modern, character-driven storytelling. Follow Elliot — a curious traveler bound to a mysterious Millennium Core — as he’s pulled across eras in a journey that spans neon skylines, forgotten ruins and quiet villages on the edge of legend. Each era has its own rules and rhythms, with Elliot’s reactions and scribbled journal notes giving the story a warm, personal touch. Stream the cinematic-quality visuals and responsive gameplay with GeForce RTX power in the cloud for Ultimate members. Experience Elliot’s time-twisting journey in sharp detail across supported devices — no high-end rig, patches or paradox prep required. Just jump in and pick up from wherever the last chapter left off. In addition, members can look for the following: Dark Scrolls (New release on Steam, available June 22) SAND: Raiders of Sophie (New release on Steam, available June 22) Deer & Boy (New release on Steam, available June 23) EMPULSE (New release on Steam, available June 24) The Adventures of Elliot: The Millennium Tales (Steam) FATAL FURY: City of the Wolves (Steam) Leaving the last word to the Community Corner, one GeForce NOW member recently shared being “so impressed” by GeForce NOW. They gave the service a spin because of affordable pricing and took a lower-end PC from 20-30 fps on low settings to 60+ fps with settings maxed out — really putting the WoW in their World of Warcraft.  What are you planning to play this weekend? Maybe even more importantly, what device are you planning to play on? Let us know on X or in the comments below.

Title: Sync and Stream: GeForce NOW Connects to Members’ Game Libraries Across Devices Date: Thu, 18 Jun 2026 13:00:32 +0000 Link: https://blogs.nvidia.com/blog/geforce-now-thursday-game-stores/ Play favorite titles from popular game libraries, keep progress synced and jump back into gaming sessions on virtually any device. That’s the power of GeForce NOW cloud gaming. From providing access to members’ favorite game libraries to offering some of the season’s best membership pricing, GeForce NOW is making it easier than ever to get more from the cloud this summer. Plus, check out the seven new games arriving in the GeForce NOW library this week. Hit Play Across Top Game Stores That’s a whole lotta ways to play. Whether it’s blockbuster franchises, competitive shooters, sprawling role-playing games (RPGs) or indie gems, GeForce NOW supports thousands of games from leading PC game stores, making it easy to bring existing game libraries to the cloud. Connect supported game store accounts and stream titles with GeForce RTX power. Games that include cloud-save functionality help keep progress intact across devices. Start a game on one screen, pick up where playtime left off on another and spend less time managing installs and storage space. Jump into fan favorites like Cyberpunk 2077 and The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt streaming through GOG. These sci-fi and fantasy favorites support cloud saves, making it easy to continue where play left off. GOG single sign-on and game library syncing — coming this summer — will make that process even smoother. Explore ancient mysteries in the Assassin’s Creed franchise or team up for tactical action in Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six Siege through Ubisoft+, delivering iconic worlds and competitive experiences to the cloud.  Whether joining massive, all-in combat in Battlefield 6 or shaping the fate of Thedas with compelling companions in Dragon Age: The Veilguard, the EA app offers action-packed experiences and beloved RPGs. Find them in the GeForce NOW app by simply searching and filtering by store. Choose the Screen, Keep the Adventure Gaming doesn’t always happen at a desk — community members are sharing how GeForce NOW lets them play across their favorite devices. GeForce NOW Ambassador and cloud gaming creator Anytime Anywhere Gaming recently showcased Dead as Disco — a PC title without a native mobile version — running on an iPhone through the cloud. As he put it: “One of the coolest benefits of GeForce NOW is I can take the same copy of the game I own on Steam and carry it to my iPhone … it’s super awesome being able to play a game on a multitude of devices without having to buy it again.” That flexibility extends beyond mobile. One GeForce NOW member on Reddit shared being “blown away” by the experience of playing on Mac through the cloud, highlighting how GeForce RTX-powered gaming can be enjoyed across devices, no upgrades required. Whether via phone on the go, on a MacBook between work meetings or on a TV in the living room, GeForce NOW helps make PC gaming accessible across nearly every screen. Upgrade and Unlock More This Summer Summer lovin’, havin’ a sale. For a limited time, annual memberships are available at the best prices of the year: $35 off a 12-month Performance membership $70 off a 12-month Ultimate membership Performance memberships deliver high-quality cloud gaming across devices, while Ultimate unlocks GeForce RTX 5080-class performance in the cloud with up to 5K resolution, up to 120 frames per second and advanced technologies like NVIDIA DLSS, ray tracing and NVIDIA Reflex. Pair these special prices with thousands of supported games across top PC game stores. Plus, with GeForce NOW, spend less time downloading, upgrading hardware and managing storage — and more time gaming. New on the Cloud  In addition, members can look for the following: Embers of the Uncrowned Demo (New release on Steam, available June 13) Pro Cycling Manager 26 (New release on Steam, available June 15) Aphelion (Steam) Citizen Sleeper (Epic Game Store, free from June 18-25) Megastore Simulator (Steam) OPERATOR (Steam) Super Meat Boy 3D (Xbox, available on Game Pass) What are you planning to play this weekend? Let us know on X or in the comments below.

Title: Save Big and Play Bigger: GeForce NOW Summer Sale Brings Major Membership Savings Date: Thu, 11 Jun 2026 13:00:17 +0000 Link: https://blogs.nvidia.com/blog/geforce-now-thursday-summer-sale-2026/ The GeForce NOW summer sale kicked off today with limited-time savings of up to $70 off a 12-month membership, making now the perfect time to upgrade to get the best of the cloud and see just how far Ultimate gaming can go. PC gamers are driven by one thing: the love of the game. But getting there can be complicated — setups take space, hardware takes planning and downloads take time. GeForce NOW removes the barriers and delivers instant access to games, high-performance GeForce RTX power in the cloud and the ability to play across nearly any device — all with one membership. Regular upgrades and new features continue to expand the experience, building the value of that membership over time.  Plus, GeForce NOW is always delivering new games — including epic adventures across Tyria. Guild Wars 3 is coming to GeForce NOW, bringing its next-generation massively multiplayer online role-playing game (MMORPG) experience to the cloud at launch. While awaiting its arrival, the journey begins today with Guild Wars 2 and Guild Wars Reforged, along with limited-time exclusive rewards. Instantly Elevate Every Device PC gaming demands more from players than ever. Bigger game files and more frequent updates can turn the urge to play into a long list of to-dos. GeForce NOW streamlines that experience. Installs, patches and updates are handled in the cloud, so games are ready to launch in just a click. Time that would’ve been spent waiting on progress bars can go back into playtime, making it easier to fit gaming into quick breaks on busy days. High-performance NVIDIA GPUs in the cloud means access to always-ready GeForce RTX performance without having to purchase new hardware. Members can tap into powerful servers that meet rising game requirements and keep pace with today’s games. And memberships continue to improve with platform upgrades — like the free Ultimate upgrade to the NVIDIA Blackwell architecture — extending their value, as well as the life of gamers’ devices, over time. All of the gaming. Laptops, phones, tablets and TVs — devices most gamers have at home and already use for school, work and everyday life — can all act as gaming screens. Streaming means not having to worry about hard drive space for installs and updates, or needing the latest devices.  Level up playing on Linux. These benefits are reinforced by continuous quality-of-life improvements like smoother sign-ins, new platforms — like Linux and Amazon Fire TV — and refinements that make it faster and easier to get into a gaming session. Together, these benefits make GeForce NOW the easiest way to enjoy PC gaming both instantly and over time, while keeping the focus on what matters most to gamers: getting into the game. The Biggest Gaming Upgrade, the Best Price of the Year Sale-ing into summer with huge savings. For a limited time this summer, GeForce NOW memberships are available at some of the year’s best pricing — with major savings on 12-month memberships: $35 off a 12-month Performance membership $70 off a 12-month Ultimate membership The Performance membership delivers smooth, high-quality cloud gaming across devices, with streaming up to 1080p at 60 frames per second (fps) and access to RTX-powered servers for supported games. The Ultimate membership steps things up with RTX 4080‑ or 5080‑class performance in the cloud, supporting up to 4K and beyond on ultrawide displays, up to 120 fps, and advanced features like ray tracing, NVIDIA DLSS and NVIDIA Reflex for a more responsive, visually rich experience. These limited-time discounts won’t last long — beat the heat and jump into GeForce NOW.  A New Legend Rises One of the best things about the cloud is that every week, new games become available to stream — including new AAA games at launch and the latest content and rewards.  The land of Orr awaits. Guild Wars 3 marks the next adventure in Tyria — an action-adventure MMORPG where fluid combat, deep character building and a living world of magic and mystery shape every journey. Alliances are forged, spirits awaken and every step forward leaves a lasting mark on an untamed frontier. Be among the first to raise the banner. Gamers can add Guild Wars 3 to their wishlist today and stay up to date on every reveal as it marches toward launch. While the next chapter in Tyria prepares to unfold, its legacy is ready to be played today. Return to adventure in Guild Wars 2 and Guild Wars Reforged, and unlock exclusive in-game rewards for a limited time — available for GeForce NOW Premium members today through Saturday, July 11, and free to all members beginning Friday, June 12. Be on the lookout for an email with codes to redeem.  In Guild Wars 2, the “Masterpiece Emote Tome” turns every victory into a moment of flair — a chef’s kiss to triumph. Start playing by applying the code through an ArenaNet account or during account creation, then log in to access the emote. In Guild Wars Reforged, the “Vision of Lyssa” costume brings elegance and illusion to life and includes an account upgrade. Inspired by the twin goddess, this striking ensemble can be worn over any armor. Redeem by adding the code in game, then visit a Costume Maker NPC to claim the reward. But Wait, There’s More Duet Night Abyss from Hero Games makes a splash on GeForce NOW, plunging players into a submerged world where survival is shared. Control a synchronized duo tethered by fragile oxygen lines, navigate glowing reefs, drowned ruins and shadowy chasms where every move demands trust and timing. The game’s moody visuals and tense, cooperative focus give each dive the feel of a playable deep-sea thriller. GeForce NOW is kicking off a new Community Corner for the summer, spotlighting stories and creations from members across the globe. This week, a community story takes the spotlight as a Linux gamer on Reddit shares how GFN has helped them with accessibility gaming, saving storage space on massive titles and minimizing upgrades. In addition, members can look for the following: NBA THE RUN (New release on Steam, available on June 9) Witchspire (New release on Steam, available on June 10) SpaceCraft (New release on Steam, available on June 11) Duet Night Abyss (Launcher) DOOM Eternal (Epic Games Store) The Elder Scrolls Online (Xbox, available on Game Pass) Farever (Steam) World of Tanks: HEAT (Wargaming) Finally, Pro Cycling Manager 26 is now scheduled to launch on Monday, June 15, and Denshattack! is now expected to launch on Wednesday, July 15.  What are you planning to play this weekend? Let us know on X or in the comments below.

Title: NVIDIA, KRAFTON, NC and Reigning ‘League of Legends’ Champions T1 Celebrate RTX Spark at Korea’s PC Bangs Date: Sun, 07 Jun 2026 07:00:15 +0000 Link: https://blogs.nvidia.com/blog/krafton-nc-t1-korea-gaming-pc-bang-rtx-spark/ At GTC Taipei at COMPUTEX last week, NVIDIA unveiled RTX Spark, the superchip that reinvents Windows PCs for the era of personal AI agents. On the heels of this announcement, NVIDIA founder and CEO Jensen Huang headed to South Korea, where he introduced RTX Spark to the nation’s passionate gaming community. Leading game developers — including Korea’s KRAFTON and NC — are already working to bring their titles to RTX Spark-powered systems.  Designed for local AI, creating and gaming, RTX Spark brings together 30 years of NVIDIA innovation to slim Windows laptops with all-day battery life and small, ultraefficient desktop PCs.  With the superchip, gamers can play AAA games at 1440p resolution and over 100 frames per second with NVIDIA ray tracing, DLSS and Reflex technologies. In addition, RTX Spark supports all NVIDIA RTX technologies, including the recently announced DLSS 4.5 Ray Reconstruction, which features a second-generation transformer model for realistic image quality.  RTX Spark Ignites Korea’s Gaming Community Korea has played a major role in spearheading esports and driving the boom in PC bangs, or internet and gaming cafes. With longstanding collaborations rooted in the country, NVIDIA in October celebrated 25 years of GeForce in Korea with a free festival for gamers, highlighting the rich gaming ecosystem that has been built over decades.    On Friday, Huang headed to T1 Base Camp — a PC bang owned by T1, one of Korea’s top esports teams. There, he met with T1’s reigning League of Legends World Champion team, including six-time World Champion Lee “Faker” Sang-hyeok to unveil RTX Spark.  NVIDIA and Riot Games — developer of League of Legends — are collaborating to bring the title as well as VALORANT to RTX Spark, expanding gamers’ access to high-performance gaming on slim laptops.  To mark the occasion, T1 Base Camp attendees had the chance to win RTX Spark laptops, League of Legends and T1 merch signed by Huang and Faker, as well as GeForce RTX 5090 GPUs.  Surprising PC-Bang Gamers  Later, Huang headed to Seoul’s Gangnam district, where he surprised PC-bang gamers with a first look at RTX Spark with KRAFTON and NC.  At the first stop, Optimum Zone PC, Huang and KRAFTON Chairman Byung-gyu Chang showcased PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS and Subnautica 2 on RTX Spark to a captivated crowd of gamers.  Gamers then got the surprise chance to play with the unreleased PUBG Ally, a co-playable character built with NVIDIA ACE technologies on RTX Spark laptops. PUBG Ally resulted from AI research and development at KRAFTON and NVIDIA, part of an initiative to create next-generation game characters that act like teammates and enable more meaningful, immersive engagements with players. Next, Huang stopped at another PC bang, Portal PC, where he showcased NC’s CINDER CITY and AION 2 on RTX Spark, with support from Taekjin Kim, co-CEO of NC.  NC and NVIDIA began working together in the early 2000s on the Lineage franchise and have since collaborated to integrate RTX technology into many of NC’s flagship games, including Lineage 2, AION, Blade & Soul, AION 2 and CINDER CITY.  Gamers at Portal PC were given the chance to play a demo of NC’s highly anticipated open-world massively multiplayer online tactical shooter CINDER CITY on GeForce RTX-powered PCs.   CINDER CITY will support the DLSS 4.5 Dynamic Multi Frame Generation and Super Resolution features at launch. Plus, gamers will be able to experience the title on slim RTX Spark laptops and compact desktops when the game is released later this year.  In addition to KRAFTON, NC, and Riot Games, 100+ Windows software providers and game developers are embracing RTX Spark. These partners include NetEase, Remedy Entertainment and XBOX.  Learn more about RTX Spark and its launch partners.

Title: Share of the Week: Portraits Date: Fri, 10 Jul 2026 16:00:05 +0000 Link: https://blog.playstation.com/2026/07/10/share-of-the-week-portraits-2/ Last week, we asked you share portraits from the game of your choice using #PSshare #PSBlog. Here are this week’s highlights: Cog_VP shares Aloy resting in the grass in Horizon Zero Dawn ​​ call_me_xavii shares a portrait of Bond in 007 First Light artenpixels_ shares a black and white portrait of Alicia in Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 JAA_PhMode_0510 shares Jackie striking a pose in Cyberpunk 2077 Falconswift87 shares Kratos in the snow of God of War Ragnarök themarkplumb shares a lantern-lit portrait from Red Dead Redemption 2 Search #PSshare #PSBlog on Twitter or Instagram to see more entries to this week’s theme, or be inspired by other great games featuring Photo Mode. Want to be featured in the next Share of the Week? THEME: SunSUBMIT BY: 11:59 PM PT on July 15, 2026  Next week, share moments in the sun from the game of your choice. Use #PSshare #PSBlog for a chance to be featured.

Title: Get ready for PlayStation at Comic-Con 2026 in San Diego Date: Thu, 09 Jul 2026 17:01:01 +0000 Link: https://blog.playstation.com/2026/07/09/get-ready-for-playstation-at-comic-con-2026-in-san-diego/ Comic-Con 2026 is nearly here, and PlayStation is gearing up with a full slate of panels and activities. If you’re joining us down in sunny San Diego, we’ve gathered details on everything you need to know. For those that won’t be there in person, don’t worry – we’ll keep you updated on any announcements here at PlayStation Blog.   Comic-Con 2026 panel schedule Marvel’s Wolverine – Deep Cuts  Thursday, July 23, 2026 11:15 AM – 12:00 PM PT Room: Hall H We’re not just scratching the surface; we’re cutting through it. Insomniac Games’ Creative Director Marcus Smith, Game Director Mike Daly, Narrative Director Walt Williams, and Sr. Project Director Jess Reiner-Reed are joined by actors Liam McIntyre (Wolverine) and Krizia Bajos (Jean Grey), along with Executive Producer Eric Monacelli from Marvel Games to unveil exciting new details from the highly anticipated Marvel’s Wolverine, releasing on September 15 on PlayStation 5 consoles. Moderated by media personality, Naomi Kyle, the panel will offer a behind-the-scenes look into the game’s story, characters, and exclusive never-before-seen content.    MARVEL Tōkon: Fighting Souls — Behind the Battle  Thursday, July 23, 2026 12:00 PM – 12:45 PM PT Room: Hall H Step into the arena with MARVEL Tokōn: Fighting Souls. Moderated by fighting game commentator and streamer Sajam, Game Producer Takeshi Yamanaka (Arc System Works), Localization Director Amber Seitz (Arc System Works), and Senior Product Development Manager Michael Francisco (Marvel Games) take you inside the making of the game and the creation of MARVEL Tokōn’s place in the Marvel Universe. The development team is joined by Mike Deodato (Marvel Comics artist and Knights of Doom illustrator) and voice actor Josh Keaton (Iron Man and Spider-Man) to showcase behind-the scenes-looks, and surprise announcements you won’t want to miss.  God of War Laufey – Forging God of War’s Next Heroes  Friday, July 24, 2026 5:30 – 6:30 PM PT Room: Ballroom 20 God of War Laufey Game Director Ariel Lawrence and Santa Monica Studio Head of Creative Cory Barlog lead an in-depth conversation with the cast including Deborah Ann Woll (Laufey), Chris Judge (Kratos), Jack Quaid (Phranque), and Perlina Lau (Rue) for the first time since the game’s reveal. Panelists will share new details about the heroes of God of War Laufey, including behind-the-scenes insights from development and the performance capture that brings each character to life.  Around the convention corner From July 23-26 on the San Diego Convention Center show floor, fans will have a chance to sink their claws into the Marvel Booth (Booth #2329), where players can drop in for a Marvel’s Wolverine photo opp and walk away with giveaway items like Marvel’s Wolverine Claws and a copy of the Marvel’s Wolverine Prequel Comic written by Narrative Director Walt Williams while supplies last.  While traveling around the convention center and downtown area, be on the lookout for the Marvel’s Wolverine wrapped San Diego Trolley. Players can head to the Omni Hotel Lawn to cool down with a Madripoor Sunrise Slushie and take a photo alongside a looming Proto-Sentinel Head, before grabbing Marvel’s Wolverine Claws.  Fighting game fans can head to the San Diego Ballroom of the Marriott Marquis San Diego Marina for a chance to play MARVEL Tōkon: Fighting Souls, and take pictures with Doctor Doom and Storm statues.  See you in San Diego, then check back here after the show – we’ll be updating with full recordings of the panels!

Title: The Blood of Dawnwalker: unique time-driven quest system and player choice detailed Date: Tue, 07 Jul 2026 16:01:28 +0000 Link: https://blog.playstation.com/2026/07/07/the-blood-of-dawnwalker-unique-time-driven-quest-system-and-player-choice-detailed/ The world has gotten very small for you and your family, Coen. It was never a grand world to begin with, tied as you all were to your farm in the tiny village of Laslea, but with the arrival of the plague, your sister’s illness, and then the vampires, it has shrunk even further. When you wake up, it’s the day of the Blood Mass for Laslea. Tonight, the vampires, the vrakhiri, will arrive to collect the oblation of their livestock. Every adult in the village must attend and give of their blood to sustain their rulers, Brencis and his clique. It is known. It is normal. Shockingly, it’s becoming more normal every day as the hope of change or salvation withers among the people of Vale Sangora. Not everyone is cut out for this new normal. Your mother is barely able to hold herself upright under the weight of her fear. Your father, pulled in two directions by his family and his past, has become grim and hard. Your siblings are struggling to understand everything happening around them. And you, Coen, a young man in your prime, are stuck staring down a long future of being bled every fortnight, little hope for anything other than the life of cattle. Is it any wonder some say it’s the end of the world? And yet, the daily concerns of life must go on. Your mother is in no condition to attend the Blood Mass tonight and if she is not present, your family and maybe the entire village will suffer. The gates are guarded by Knyaz Brencis’s men – no one will be permitted to leave until the offering is extracted. Between dawn and sunset, the day is divided into 8 parts. You must use that time to find a solution. So, you wander the sunny dirt paths of Laslea. Somehow, in spite of the clamp of the vrakhiri around your neck, even in this tiny village, the possibilities are endless. You could decide to go directly to Anca, the local herbalist, and ask for medicine for your mother and wind up spending most of the day reading Latin, soaking up every moment you can in her presence. You could punch one of the Uriash, gigantic ram-like warriors occupying the village at Brencis’ command in an attempt to burst the boils of rage festering in your heart. You could go looking for an escaped pig or a lost neighbor, you could save the weaver by searching for a stolen tapestry commissioned by the vrakhiri, you could beat an upstart boy for insulting you, you could even uncover the start of a revolution against the vampires… but you may not be able to do it all. You see, as long as you are wandering, watching, listening, never intervening, the sun will stay high in the sky. The Blood Mass will not arrive. The day will never turn to night. To move time forward, you will have to choose. So you wander. You speak to an old woman weeping by an unearthed grave. You confront the man who lurks by the river. You ask your sister about the dark dreams that jolt you awake at night. You practice your sword skills on the animals in the woods. And, in your own time, you choose how your day unfolds. Yet it is quickly made clear to you that some choices are out of your hands. There is no combination of actions and words at Coen’s disposal that can stop the Blood Mass once the sun sets. Some events have their own tides that cannot be resisted. Everyone has their own free will and no matter how earnestly you try, you can’t control the power of grief, of fear, of revenge. The Blood Mass goes poorly. Decisions are made by you and your family that cannot be taken back, and deep in the night, you wake up in the bowels of Laslea’s silver mine with a strange new hunger. You are no longer fully human. The wrath of the vrakhiri at the defiance of Laslea has chosen you as its scion. Brencis picked you to turn into one of his own, a familiar face to destroy your friends and neighbors as one more twist of the knife. The surviving villagers, including your father, mother, and siblings, will be made a sacrifice to his coronation in 30 days. Your family has been crammed into the darkness of a cell, your existence squeezed down into the palm of Brencis’ hand. And yet. As the village burns, as the sun rises, you are given a new choice. All is not lost. The light of the sun does not burn you, sear your flesh. Not even the vrakhiri could control this. In that moment, the world opens up, the shackles fall away. For you now have all the power and ferocity of a vampire, but all the feelings and connections of a human. You have something denied to you for so long: the ability to choose. As you step out of the remains of your home, your village, the whole of Vale Sangora lays before you. There is a sword at your side. Your arm still aches from the magic runes Anca carved into your skin. The taste of copper lingers in the back of your throat. You realize that, with enough blood and rage, you could rip this valley from the vrakhiri’s claws and feast upon its riches yourself. You could join the revolution, save your family and dispose of the vrakhiri. You could wash your hands of the entire affair and pursue whatever pleasures the next moment offers you. You are a unique thing, Dawnwalker, and no one will ever write a future quite like yours. A new day is beginning; how will you spend it? The Blood of Dawnwalker rises on PlayStation 5 this September 3, 2026.

Title: (For Southeast Asia) PlayStation Store: June 2026’s top downloads Date: Mon, 06 Jul 2026 03:51:35 +0000 Link: https://blog.playstation.com/2026/07/05/20260706-top/ It’s time to see which PS5, PS4, PS VR2, and free-to-play games topped last month’s download charts. In June, Sports games (NBA 2k26 and EA SPORTS FC 26) and DAVE THE DIVER from South Korea studio topped Asia charts while creepy, empty spaces took over the charts as Escape the Backrooms topped the charts in US/Canada.   Check out the full listings below. What titles are you playing this month? PS5 Games US/CanadaAsiaEscape the BackroomsNBA 2K26007 First LightEA SPORTS FC 26UFC 6DAVE THE DIVEREA SPORTS FC 26007 First LightNBA 2K26Resident Evil 4MinecraftForza Horizon 5NBA THE RUNFINAL FANTASY VII REBIRTHGrand Theft Auto VIt Takes TwoLEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark KnightThe Adventures of Elliot: The Millennium TalesMLB The Show 26Ghost of YōteiCall of Duty: Black Ops 7UFC 6Forza Horizon 5Grand Theft Auto VResident Evil 4The Witcher 3: Wild HuntGhost of YōteiTEKKEN 8Mortal Kombat 1FINAL FANTASY TACTICS – The Ivalice ChroniclesFINAL FANTASY VII REBIRTHMoving Out 2ARK: Survival AscendedSplit FictionStar Wars Jedi: SurvivorGran Turismo 7Ready or NotCONTROL Ultimate EditionPoppy Playtime: Chapter 5Hogwarts Legacy *Naming of products may differ between regions *Upgrades not included PS4 Games US/CanadaAsiaRed Dead Redemption 2Red Dead Redemption 2Gang BeastsBlasphemousBatman: Arkham KnightUNCHARTED: The Nathan Drake CollectionSTAR WARS Battlefront IICall of Duty: WWIICall of Duty: Black Ops IIIShadow of the Tomb Raider: Definitive EditionNeed for Speed HeatEA SPORTS FC 26MinecraftWatch Dogs 2CupheadSEKIRO: SHADOWS DIE TWICEUNCHARTED The Nathan Drake CollectionNeed for Speed HeatLEGO Marvel Super HeroesNBA 2K26The ForestGod of War III RemasteredEA SPORTS FC 26A Way OutResident Evil 6Resident Evil 6Call of Duty: WWIITomb Raider: Definitive EditionGod of WarRise of the Tomb Raider: 20 Year CelebrationGrand Theft Auto VDying LightRESIDENT EVIL 5Minecraft DungeonsA Way OutDetroit: Become HumanNBA 2K26Grand Theft Auto VBlasphemousLEGO Marvel Super Heroes 2 *Naming of products may differ between regions PS VR2 Games* US/CanadaAsiaI Am CatBeat SaberBeat SaberMoss II VRAmong Us 3D: VRArizona Sunshine VR 2Job SimulatorGun Club VRArizona Sunshine VR 2Angry Birds VR: Isle of PigsEscape – Backrooms Horror VRMetro AwakeningSynapseArizona Sunshine VR RemakeMetro AwakeningHorizon Call of the MountainArizona Sunshine VR RemakeCrossfire: Sierra SquadGORN 2Subside *PlayStation Store purchases only. Game upgrades or games bundled with hardware not included Free to Play (PS5 + PS4) US/CanadaAsiaFortniteeFootballRobloxNTE: Neverness to EvernessCall of Duty: WarzoneRobloxRocket LeagueWhere Winds Meet (F2P)Marvel RivalsDelta Force (F2P)Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six Siege – Free AccessAsphalt LegendsApex LegendsPUBG: BATTLEGROUNDSFall GuysGenshin ImpactAsphalt LegendsWuthering Waves × CyberpunkeFootballFall Guys

Title: Share of the Week: Sparks Date: Fri, 03 Jul 2026 16:00:20 +0000 Link: https://blog.playstation.com/2026/07/03/share-of-the-week-sparks/ Last week, we asked you to share sparks and fireworks using #PSshare #PSBlog. Here are this week’s highlights: ​​ call_me_xavii shares Sam taking in spinning fireworks in Death Stranding 2: On The Beach JAA_PhMode_0510 shares some use of spark bokeh in Cyberpunk 2077 Couch_Gamer2k23 shares Arjun dodging blue orbs and sparks in Saros RhodWulfLeon shares Cal surrounded by sparks as he fights in Star Wars Jedi Survivor Taser9001 shares Cloud fighting a mech surrounded by sparks in Final Fantasy VII Remake ​​ 4mllr shares Stacy and the gang taking in fireworks in Mixtape Search #PSshare #PSBlog on Twitter or Instagram to see more entries to this week’s theme, or be inspired by other great games featuring Photo Mode. Want to be featured in the next Share of the Week? THEME: PortraitsSUBMIT BY: 11:59 PM PT on July 8, 2026  Next week, zoom in on your favorite characters and share detailed portraits from the game of your choice. Use #PSshare #PSBlog for a chance to be featured.

Title: Rockstar have stayed mum on GTA 6 multiplayer, but they might be hedging their bets with a new GTA Online heist that boasts a "unique new level of replayability" Date: Fri, 10 Jul 2026 15:57:42 +0000 Link: https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/rockstar-have-stayed-mum-on-gta-6-multiplayer-but-they-might-be-hedging-their-bets-with-a-new-gta-online-heist-that-boasts-a-unique-new-level-of-replayability Multiplayer crime sandbox and massive money sink GTA Online is getting its first new heist mission in a little while next week, with balaclavas set to be donned on July 14th. The target of this shady op's is the art gallery dubbed the Kortz Center, which you might remember as the setting for that one Merryweather-battling mission with Michael and Trevor in GTA 5's main story. Read more

Title: "Compliance-in-advance is never enough to appease a zealous censor": Robert Yang on the current challenge of bringing experimental gay games to Steam Date: Fri, 10 Jul 2026 14:33:34 +0000 Link: https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/compliance-in-advance-is-never-enough-to-appease-a-zealous-censor-robert-yang-on-the-current-challenge-of-bringing-experimental-gay-games-to-steam Radiator Forever, an "ongoing re-remaster/re-re-release" collection of developer Robert Yang's short and experimental gay games has arrived on Steam, giving it a new home alongside Itch.io. In a blog post about the release, Yang has outlined the complex situation facing adult game creators at the moment, with the likes of last year's business with payment processors and online-focused UK laws are making it a lot tougher for games like Radiator Forever to exist on the most prevalent PC platforms. Read more

Title: Hooded Horse's new spaceship RPG C-Beams isn't just a riff on Blade Runner - it's a "modern version" of one of my favourite childhood space sims Date: Fri, 10 Jul 2026 13:10:34 +0000 Link: https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/hooded-horse-spaceship-rpg-c-beams-isnt-just-a-riff-on-blade-runner-its-a-modern-version-of-one-of-my-favourite-childhood-space-sims For many decades, sci-fi buffs have debated the exact nature of the "C-beams" mentioned by Roy Batty/Rutger Hauer in Blade Runner's legendary "tears in rain" soliloquy. Cutter beams used in construction? Weapon systems? Fey astral phenomena? The beauty of the term is its ambiguity, perhaps. Not any more, though. Now, whenever anybody muses moist-eyedly about the replicant's parting phrase, I can say: "actually, he was referring to the forthcoming space action-RPG C-Beams from Distant Light Games and publishers Hooded Horse, which also takes heavy inspiration from one of my childhood favourite space games - Ambrosia Software's Escape Velocity." Time to die roll the trailer. Read more

Title: Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced's standard edition is "is the full, complete experience", Ubisoft insist in response to Steam DLC furore Date: Fri, 10 Jul 2026 11:55:30 +0000 Link: https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/assassins-creed-black-flag-resynceds-standard-edition-is-is-the-full-complete-experience-ubisoft-insist-in-response-to-steam-dlc-furore Yarr, ye not be needin' to shell out for the more expensive editions of Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Resynced or its day one DLCs if you want to have "the full, complete experience". So developers Ubisoft have said in response to Steam reviews giving the Black Flag remake a thumbs down because it has a bunch of purchasable extras on sale right out of port. Read more

Title: Id Software co-founder John Carmack "can’t muster anger or outrage" over Xbox gutting the Doom studio, but does say it'll "dampen the mood of the founder reunion" Date: Fri, 10 Jul 2026 10:58:50 +0000 Link: https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/id-software-co-founder-john-carmack-cant-muster-anger-or-outrage-over-xbox-gutting-the-doom-studio-but-does-say-itll-dampen-the-mood-of-the-founder-reunion Aw shucks. That's a bummer. I'm not angry about it, though. Surely this had to happen, just like the execs said it did. I'm paraphrasing quite facetiously, but that is the basic gist of id Software co-founder John Carmack's reaction to the studio cutting 136 workers as part of Microsoft's mass layoffs earlier this week, a devastating blow that leaves the Doom developers facing an uncertain future. Read more