Title: Seattle’s Newest Cryptid Is Actually Just A Very Round Raccoon Named Jimothy Date: Fri, 17 Jul 2026 19:00:42 +0000 Link: https://kotaku.com/seattles-newest-cryptid-is-actually-just-a-very-round-raccoon-named-jimothy-2000717201 He's the cutest little orb of fluff I've seen in a long time

Title: Marathon’s Game Director Is Leaving Bungie Date: Fri, 17 Jul 2026 18:23:00 +0000 Link: https://kotaku.com/marathons-game-director-is-leaving-bungie-2000717221 Joe Ziegler will depart as player counts crater

Title: The Odyssey Has A Scene That Is Giving People Headaches And Could Trigger Epilepsy: ‘Some Of The Most Aggressive Screen Flashing I’ve Ever Seen’ Date: Fri, 17 Jul 2026 18:00:56 +0000 Link: https://kotaku.com/the-odyssey-cattle-island-scene-flashing-epilepsy-nolan-2000717199 Christopher Nolan’s latest film has one segment that fans are warning new viewers about

Title: Xbox User Got His Baby Pictures Back But Says The Process Felt ‘A Little Bit Shady’ Date: Fri, 17 Jul 2026 17:30:29 +0000 Link: https://kotaku.com/xbox-baby-pictures-restored-digital-ownership-2000717163 Joshua Khane says that if his post hadn't blown up, he wouldn't have gotten his digital library restored

Title: Fans Are Desperate For A Zelda: Ocarina Of Time Remake Nintendo Direct As Price And Pre-Order Rumors Swirl Date: Fri, 17 Jul 2026 17:00:07 +0000 Link: https://kotaku.com/fans-are-desperate-for-a-zelda-ocarina-of-time-remake-nintendo-direct-as-price-and-pre-order-rumors-swirl-2000717069 Also: that mobile version of Final Fantasy 14 has been canceled

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: Zero Parades Dev Announces Layoffs Despite Game’s Critical Acclaim Date: Fri, 17 Jul 2026 18:33:25 +0000 Link: https://www.gamespot.com/articles/zero-parades-dev-announces-layoffs-despite-games-critical-acclaim/ Another day, another layoff announcement. This time it comes from Zero Parades: For Dead Spies developer ZA/UM, which said on social media that despite the game's critical acclaim, the studio can't sustain the size of its team. ZA/UM took to Bluesky on July 17 to share the unfortunate news. The team said that although Zero Parades reviewed well, "its commercial performance" made it difficult for the studio to maintain its current employee count. As a result, the company has "served redundancy or at-risk notices" to up to 32 staffers at the RPG studio. https://bsky.app/profile/zaumstudio.bsky.social/post/3mqu7qi4txc24 "Throughout this difficult process, we have continued to consult and work with representatives of the ZA/UM Workers' Alliance," the studio wrote on Bluesky. "This changes the shape of ZA/UM, but not its purpose. Our artistic standards remain unchanged: We will persist." Zero Parades: For Dead Spies is the second game from ZA/UM following the studio's 2019 outing Disco Elysium. Released in May 2026 for PC with a PS5 version coming later this year, Zero Parades is an isometric espionage RPG about a female operative named Hershel Wilk who's tasked with uncovering the secrets of her haunted past. It's chilling and thrilling in the best ways, receiving an 8/10 in GameSpot's Zero Parades: For Dead Spies review and an 83 score on Metacritic. ZA/UM is the latest developer to suffer layoffs, as 2026 has seen the games industry rattled by myriad studio closures and employee terminations. Earlier this month, Xbox let go of 1,600 staffers as part of its big "reset" earlier this month, with another 1,600 planned to get laid off in the next 12 months. Skate studio Full Circle was also hit with layoffs in February 2026, as was 2XKO developer Riot Games in the same month. Meanwhile, Sony shut down Bluepoint Games, the developer responsible for some excellent remakes, in February as well. It seems like everywhere you look, another layoff happens.

Title: Todd Howard Addresses “Fan Chatter” About Bethesda-Obsidian Rivalry Conspiracies Date: Fri, 17 Jul 2026 18:30:02 +0000 Link: https://www.gamespot.com/articles/todd-howard-addresses-fan-chatter-about-bethesda-obsidian-rivalry-conspiracies/ Bethesda boss Todd Howard has addressed rumors of a rivalry between Bethesda Game Studios and Obsidian, saying the online discourse does not reflect reality. He told Windows Central, "I appreciate some of the fan chatter, but behind the scenes, there's a huge amount of mutual respect [between Bethesda and Obsidian]." Obsidian developed 2010's Fallout: New Vegas, which was a much-loved entry in the series. The studio is now working on a new Fallout game, though we still don't know exactly what it is. New Vegas developer Obsidian is making a new Fallout game. A baseless online myth cropped up suggesting that Howard was annoyed or upset with the success of New Vegas. Over the years, Howard spoke multiple times about how much he enjoyed New Vegas and working with Obsidian, including a 2018 interview with The Guardian in which Howard said Obsidian "did a fabulous job" with New Vegas. In the new interview with Windows Central, Howard said Bethesda was "always" trying to find a way work with Obsidian again "in the right way." It's now happening, with Obsidian developing a new Fallout game. "You sort of say, is there a way or a window or a pocket where we could do something together that really, really made sense? And so we're super excited about the opportunity, working together," he said. Obsidian was among the Xbox studios impacted by Microsoft's latest round of cuts. Obsidian was said to be hit particularly hard, with 25% of staff let go. In other Fallout news, Bethesda has confirmed that Fallout 5 is in pre-production and that remasters of Fallout 3 and Fallout: New Vegas are coming. Additionally, a prequel story to Fallout 3 is coming to Fallout 76.

Title: 2026 Upcoming Games Release Schedule Date: Tue, 23 Sep 2025 13:34:00 +0000 Link: https://www.gamespot.com/articles/2026-upcoming-games-release-schedule/1100-6534941/ 2026 has begun, and it looks to be a very exciting year for video games. In addition to being the first full year for the Switch 2--we'll surely hear about even more games for the system as we move further into the year--2026 will also see the release of Grand Theft Auto 6, which is widely anticipated as one of the biggest entertainment launches of all time, if it doesn't get yet another delay. We'll see plenty of other sequels to popular franchises, as well as a number of brand-new games across everything from console to mobile. In order for you to keep track of everything coming in 2026, GameSpot has broken down the entire year by month, showing games with final release dates as well as games given a nebulous "2026" window. As more games are announced, they'll be added to this list, and those given final dates will be shifted into the relevant sections. For more, check out all the games released in 2025. In This Article JanuaryFebruaryMarchAprilMayJuneJulyAugustSeptemberOctoberNovemberDecemberUndated January Heartopia (PC, iOS, Android) - January 7 Blasten!! (PC) - January 8 Cozy Caravan (PC) - January 8 Pathologic 3 (PC) - January 9 Spear (Xbox Series X|S) - January 9 Quarantine Zone: The Last Check (PC) - January 12 Streetdog BMX (PC) - January 14 Cassette Boy (PC) - January 15 The Legend of Heroes: Trails Beyond the Horizon (PS5, PS4, Switch 2, Switch, PC) - January 15 Brokenlore: Unfollow (PS5, PC) - January 16 Ghetto Zombies Graffiti Squad (PC) - January 16 Carnedge (PC) - January 19 Duet Night Abyss (PC) - January 19 MIO: Memories In Orbit (Xbox Series X|S, PS5, Switch 2, Switch, PC) - January 20 Eldegarde (PC) - January 21 Gooey (PC) - January 21 TR-49 (PC, iOS) - January 21 Arknights: Endfield (PS5, PC, iOS, Android) - January 22 Hermit and Pig (PC) - January 22 Banquet For Fools (PC) - January 23 Escape The Ever After (PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Switch, PC) - January 23 The Fortress (PC) - January 23 Highguard (PS5, PC) - January 26 Conquest Tactics (PC) - January 27 Earth Must Die (PC) - January 27 Rightfully, Beary Arms (Xbox Series X|S, PC) - January 27 Underground Garage (PC) - January 27 Lanesplit (PC) - January 28 The Seven Deadly Sins: Origin (PS5, PC, iOS, Android) - January 28 Cairn (PS5, PC) - January 29 Dark Auction (PS5, Switch, PC) - January 29 I Hate This Place (PS5, Xbox Series X|S, PC) - January 29 Space Warlord Baby Trading Simulator (PC) - January 29 Ufophilia (PS5, PC) - January 29 Code Vein 2 (PS5, Xbox Series X|S, PC) - January 30 Folklore Hunter (PC) - January 30 My Tiny Garden (PC) - January 30 February The 18th Attic (PC) - February 2 Crimson Capes (PC) - February 3 Dragon Quest VII Reimagined (PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Switch 2, Switch, PC) - February 5 Lovish (PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Switch, PC) - February 5 Super Bomberman Collection (PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Switch 2, Switch) - February 5 Unemployment Simulator 2018 (PC) - February 5 Dead Pets: A Punk Rock Slice Of Life Sim (PC) - February 6 Ghost Gunners (PC) - February 6 HumanityZ (PC) - February 6 My Hero Academia: All's Justice (PS5, Xbox Series X|S, PC) - February 6 Nioh 3 (PS5) - February 6 Mewgenics (PC) - February 10 Relooted (PC) - February 10 The Prisoning: Fletcher's Quest (Switch, PC) - February 10 Romeo is a Dead Man (PS5, Xbox Series X|S, PC) - February 11 Tokyo Scramble (Switch 2) - February 11 BlazBlue Entropy Effect X (PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Switch) - February 12 Disciples: Domination (PC) - February 12 God of War: Sons of Sparta (PS5) - February 12 Hordes of Hunger (PC) - February 12 Mario Tennis Fever (Switch 2) - February 12 Ride 6 (PS5, Xbox Series X|S, PC) - February 12 Clue: Murder by Death (PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One) - February 13 High on Life 2 (PS5, Xbox Series X|S, PC) - February 13 Rayman: 30th Anniversary Edition (PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Switch, PC) - February 13 Reanimal (PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Switch 2, PC) - February 13 Dobbel Dungeon (PC) - February 16 Forgotlings (PC) - February 17 Menherarium (PC) - February 18 Strange Brew (PC) - February 18 The Killing Stone (PC) - February 18 Demon Tides (PC) - February 19 Gumball in Trick-or-Treat Land (PC, Game Boy Color) - February 19 Love Eternal (PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X|S, Switch, PC) - February 19 Neva: Prologue (PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X|S, Switch, PC) - February 19 Paranormasight: The Mermaid's Curse (Switch, PC, iOS, Android) - February 19 Styx: Blades of Greed (PS5, Xbox Series X|S, PC) - February 19 Horripilant (PC) - February 20 Ys X: Proud Nordics (PS5, Switch 2, PC) - February 20 Konfronto (PC) - February 23 Rainbow Six Mobile (iOS, Android) - February 23 Rise of Piracy (PC) - February 24 Tides of Tomorrow (PS5, Xbox Series X|S, PC) - February 24 Reigns: The Witcher (PC, iOS, Android) - February 25 Tales of Berseria Remastered (PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Switch, PC) - February 26 Laysara: Summit Kingdom (PC) - February 27 Resident Evil Requiem (PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Switch 2, PC) - February 27 March World of Warcraft: Midnight (PC) - March 2 Gnaughty Gnomes (PC) - March 3 Legacy of Kain: Defiance Remastered (PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Switch, PC) - March 3 Esoteric Ebb (PC) - March 3 Scott Pilgrim EX (PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X|S, Switch, PC) - March 3 Homura Hime (PC) - March 4 Dysplaced (PC) - March 5 Marathon (PS5, Xbox Series X|S, PC) - March 5 Never Grace: The Witch and the Curse (PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Switch, PC) - March 5 Planet of Lana II: Children of the Leaf (PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Switch 2, Switch, PC) - March 5 Pokemon Pokopia (Switch 2) - March 5 Slay the Spire 2 (PC early access) - March 5 Angel Engine (PC) - March 6 Heart of the Machine (PC) - March 6 Lost and Found Co. (PC) - March 6 Mirage 7 (PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, PC) - March 6 Over The Top: WW1 (PC) - March 6 Packing Life (PC) - March 6 Thysiastery (PC) - March 9 Corgi Race (PC) - March 10 Galactic Vault (PC) - March 10 Mr. Sleepy Man (PC) - March 10 The Artifactory (PC) - March 10 Pawnbroker Simulator (PC) - March 11 1348 Ex Voto (PS5, PC) - March 12 Bloodgrounds (PC) - March 12 Fatal Frame II: Crimson Butterfly Remake (PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Switch 2, PC) - March 12 Timberborn (PC) - March 12 Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection (PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Switch 2, PC) - March 13 WWE 2K26 (PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Switch 2, PC) - March 13 Bonnie Bear Saves Frogtime (Switch, PC) - March 16 Starship Troopers: Ultimate Bug War (PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Switch 2, PC) - March 16 Heroes Of Science & Fiction (PC) - March 17 MLB The Show 26 (PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Switch) - March 17 Xploit.zero (Quest 3) - March 17 In Their Shoes (PC) - March 18 Crimson Desert (PS5, Xbox Series X|S, PC) - March 19 Death Stranding 2: On The Beach (PC) - March 19 Dynasty Warriors 3: Complete Edition Remastered (PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Switch 2, Switch, PC) - March 19 Goritaire (PS5, PS4, Switch, PC, iOS, Android) - March 19 Rushing Beat X: Return of Brawl Brothers (PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Switch 2, PC) - March 19 The Coin Game (PS5, Xbox Series X|S, PC) - March 19 Ghost Master: Resurrection (PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Switch, PC) - March 20 Rubato (PS5, Switch, PC) - March 20 Ariana and the Elder Codex (PS5, PS4, Switch) - March 24 Mado Monogatari: Fia and the Wondrous Academy (PC) - March 25 Copa City (PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, PC) - March 26 Life is Strange: Reunion (PS5, Xbox Series X|S, PC) - March 26 Project Songbird (PS5, Xbox Series X|S, PC) - March 26 Screamer (PS5, Xbox Series X|S, PC) - March 26 Super Mario Bros. Wonder - Nintendo Switch 2 Edition + Meetup in Ballabel Park (Switch 2) - March 26 Marvel Maximum Collection (PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Switch, PC) - March 27 Mega Man Star Force Legacy Collection (PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Switch, PC) - March 27 Aether & Iron (PC) - March 30 Puzzle Spy International (PC) - March 30 Stellar Tactics (PC) - March 30 Cooking Simulator 2: Better Together (PC) - March 31 Legacy of Kain: Ascendance (PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Switch 2, Switch, PC) - March 31 Legends of the Round Table (PC) - March 31 Raccoin (PC) - March 31 Super Meat Boy 3D (PS5, Xbox Series X|S, PC) - March 31 The Division: Resurgence (iOS, Android) - March 31 Tombwater (PC) - March 31 April Darwin's Paradox (PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Switch 2, PC) - April 2 Tlatoani: Aztec Cities (PC) - April 2 Xenonauts 2 (PC) - April 2 Narin: The Orange Room (PC) - April 7 People of Note (PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Switch 2, PC) - April 7 Signal Zone (PC) - April 7 Annulus (PC, iOS, Android) - April 8 ChainStaff (PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Switch, PC) - April 8 Find Your Words (PC) - April 8 Pokemon Champions (Switch) - April 8 Samson: A Tyndalston Story (PC) - April 8 The House of Hikmah (PC) - April 8 Minos (PC) - April 9 Beyond Words (PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Switch, PC) - April 9 Final Sentence (PC) - April 9 Restore Your Island (PC) - April 9 Sol Cesto (PC) - April 10 Tamashika (PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Switch, PC) - April 10 Before I Go (PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Switch, PC) - April 13 Pinball With A Gun (PC) - April 13 Dosa Divas (PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Switch 2, Switch, PC) - April 14 Replaced (Xbox Series X|S, PC) - April 14 Last Flag (PC) - April 14 Nekopara Sekai Connect (iOS, Android) - April 14 Regions of Ruin: Runegate (PC) - April 14 Windrose (PC early access) - April 14 Cleaning Up! (PS5, PS4, Switch 2, Switch, PC) - April 15 Ereban: Shadow Legacy (PS5, Xbox Series X|S) - April 16 Lucky Tower Ultimate (Switch, PC) - April 16 Marrow Marrow (PC VR, Quest) - April 16 Mouse: P.I. For Hire (PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Switch, PC) - April 16 ShantyTown (PC) - April 16 Sintopia (PC) - April 16 Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream (Switch) - April 16 Empire Airborne (PC) - April 17 Generation Exile (PC) - April 17 Pragmata (PS5, Xbox Series X|S, PC) - April 17 Bylina (PC) - April 20 TownsFolk (PC) - April 20 Below The Crown (PC) - April 21 Vampire Crawlers (PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Switch, PC) - April 21 Caromble (PC) - April 22 Causal Loop (PC) - April 23 Kiln (PS5, Xbox Series X|S, PC) - April 23 Dragon is Dead (PS5, Xbox Series X|S) - April 23 Little Nightmares VR: Altered Echoes (Quest, PC VR, PSVR2) - April 23 Puzzle Bobble Everybubble! (PC) - April 23 Reptilian Rising (Switch, PC) - April 23 Shapez 2 (PC) - April 23 Sudden Strike 5 (PS5, Xbox Series X|S, PC) - April 23 Titanium Court (PC) - April 23 Yunyun Syndrome!? Rhythm Psychosis (PC) - April 23 Aphelion (PS5, Xbox Series X|S, PC) - April 28 Diablo IV: Lord of Hatred (PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, PC) - April 28 FIFA Heroes (iOS, Android) - April 28 The Last Gas Station (PC) - April 28 Vultures - Scavengers of Death (PC) - April 28 Wavekin (PC) - April 28 Will Follow The Light (PS5, Xbox Series X|S, PC) - April 28 Bobo Bay (PC) - April 29 Demon Lord: Just A Block (PC) - April 29 Echoes of Mora (PC) - April 29 Industria 2 (PC) - April 29 Mini Tank Mayhem (PC) - April 29 Adorable Adventures (PS5, Xbox Series X|S, PC) - April 30 Bandit Trap (PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch 2, PC) - April 30 Bus Bound (PS5, Xbox Series X|S, PC) - April 30 Dungeon Clawler (PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Switch, PC, iOS, Android) - April 30 Forbidden Solitaire (PC) - April 30 Inkonbini: One Store. Many Stories (PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Switch, PC) - April 30 Invincible Vs. (PS5, Xbox Series X|S, PC) - April 30 Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Empire City (Quest, PC VR) - April 30 Walk of Life (PC) - April 30 Saros (PS5) - April 30 May Burgle Supply Company (PC) - May 1 Prime Monster (PC) - May 4 In The Black (PC) - May 5 MotorSlice (PS5, Xbox Series X|S, PC) - May 5 Amberspire (PC) - May 6 Turnbound (PC) - May 6 Mixtape (PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Switch 2, PC) - May 7 Perchang World (Apple Arcade) - May 7 Wardrum (PC) - May 7 Hellbreak (PC) - May 8 Battlestar Galactica: Scattered Hopes (PC) - May 11 Outbound (PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Switch, PC) - May 11 Better Than Dead (PC) - May 12 Burgle Supply Company (PC) - May 12 Call of the Elder Gods (PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Switch 2, PC) - May 12 Nitro Gen Omega (PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Switch, PC) - May 12 Feline Forensics and the Meowseum Mystery (PC) - May 13 Hotel Architect (PC) - May 14 Subnautica 2 early access (Xbox Series X|S, PC) - May 14 The Caribou Trail (PS5, PC) - May 14 Whirlight - No Time To Trip (PC) - May 14 Gold Gold Adventure Gold (PC) - May 15 Steel Artery (PC) - May 15 Myst (PS5, PS VR2) - May 16 Riven (PS5, Xbox Series X|S, PS VR2) - May 16 Corsairs - Battle of the Caribbean (PC) - May 18 Forza Horizon 6 (Xbox Series X|S, PC) - May 19 Deep Rock Galactic: Rogue Core (PC early access) - May 20 Phonopolis (PC) - May 20 Thick As Thieves (PC) - May 20 Burden Street Station (PC) - May 21 Gallipoli (PS5, Xbox Series X|S, PC) - May 21 Luna Abyss (PS5, Xbox Series X|S, PC) - May 21 Schrodinger's Cat Burglar (PC) - May 21 Starbites (PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Switch 2, Switch, PC) - May 21 Warhammer 40,000: Mechanicus 2 () - May 21 Yoshi and the Mysterious Book (Switch 2) - May 21 Zero Parades: For Dead Spies (PC) - May 21 Bubsy 4D (PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Switch 2, Switch, PC) - May 22 Don't Fall (PC) - May 22 HoverGrease 2 (PC) - May 22 Lego Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight (PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Switch 2, PC) - May 22 Enter The Chronosphere (PC) - May 25 Slot or Not (PC) - May 25 Vortica (PC) - May 25 Birushana: Winds of Fate (Switch) - May 26 LumenTale: Memories of Trey (Switch, PC) - May 26 Realm of Ink (PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Switch, PC) - May 26 Stonemachia (PC) - May 26 Town To City (PC) - May 26 007 First Light (PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Switch 2, PC) - May 27 Echo Generation 2 (Xbox Series X|S, PC) - May 27 The Big Hollow: 1982 (PC) - May 27 868-Back (PC) - May 28 Akatori (PC) - May 28 Beat The Champions (PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Switch, PC) - May 28 Crashout Crew (Xbox Series X|S, PC) - May 28 Hamster Talk (PC) - May 28 Kioku: Last Summer (PC) - May 28 Moonsigil Atlas (PC) - May 28 NIckelodeon Extreme Tennis: Next (PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Switch, PC) - May 28 Pictonico (iOS, Android) - May 28 Shift At Midnight (PC) - May 28 The Big Hollow: 1982 (PC) - May 28 Mina the Hollower (PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Switch 2, Switch, PC) - May 29 N.E.R.D (PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Switch, PC) - May 29 June Freefall '95 (PC) - June 1 Underchoice (PC) - June 1 CalX (PC) - June 4 Chicken Coop Invaders (PC) - June 4 eFootball Kick-Off! (Switch 2) - June 4 River City Saga: Journey to the West (PS5, Switch, PC) - June 4 Snacktorio (PC) - June 4 Swan Song (PC) - June 4 The 7th Guest Remake (PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Switch, PC) - June 4 Tour de France 2026 (PS5, Xbox Series X|S, PC) - June 4 Gothic 1 Remake (PS5, Xbox Series X|S, PC) - June 5 Masters of the Universe: Legends Unite (Luna) - June 5 Terrinoth: Heroes of Descent (PS5, Xbox Series X|S, PC) - June 7 Atre: Dominance Wars (PC) - June 8 Puni the Florist (PC) - June 8 Solarpunk (PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Switch 2, PC) - June 8 NBA The Run (PS5, Xbox Series X|S, PC) - June 9 Voidling Bound (PC) - June 9 33 Immortals (Xbox Series X|S, PC) - June 10 Beatdown City Survivors (Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, PC) - June 10 Crushed in Time (PC) - June 10 Stellar Interface (Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Switch, PC) - June 10 Beastro (PC) - June 11 Mousebusters (PC) - June 11 Lost Castle 2 (PC) - June 11 Tabletop Tavern (PC) - June 11 Goblin Company (PC) - June 12 Mole (PC) - June 15 Pokemon Champions (iOS, Android) - June 17 The Scroll of Taiwu: Beyond the Dome (PC) - June 17 R-Type Tactics 1 & 2 Cosmos (PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X|S, Switch 2, Switch, PC) - June 18 The Adventures of Elliot: The Millennium Tales (PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Switch 2, PC) - June 18 The Gate Must Stand (PC) - June 18 Thank You For Your Application (PC) - June 19 Dark Scrolls (Switch, PC) - June 22 Dimhaven - The Lost Source (PC) - June 23 Dead or Alive 6 Last Round (PS5, Xbox Series X|S, PC) - June 25 KIYO - Bunny Tyranny (Switch, PC) - June 25 Lawn Care Simulator (PC) - June 25 Star Fox (Switch 2) - June 25 Wild West Supermarket Simulator (PC) - June 26 #Drive Rally (PS5, Xbox Series X|S) - June 28 Agricola: The King's Farmer (PC, Android) - June 29 Star Sailors (iOS, Android) - June 30 July Rhythm Heaven Groove (Switch) - July 2 Moonlight Peaks (Switch 2, Switch, PC, Android) - July 7 Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced (PS5, Xbox Series X|S, PC) - July 9 Backyard Baseball (PC, Mac, modern consoles) - July 9 College Football 27 (PS5, Xbox Series X|S, PC) - July 9 Echoes of Aincrad (PS5, Xbox Series X|S, PC) - July 9 Granblue Fantasy Relink: Endless Ragnarok (PS5, PS4, Switch 2, PC) - July 9 Echoes of Aincrad (PS5, Xbox Series X|S, PC) - July 10 Palworld (PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, PC) - July 10 Quantum Void (PC, Quest) - July 10 Ascend to Zero (Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch, PC) - July 13 North Hunt (PC) - July 13 D-topia (PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Switch 2, Switch, PC) - July 14 MineGeon: Renegades (PC) - July 14 Urban Strife (PC) - July 14 Cozy Grove: Camp Spirit (PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, PC, Switch 2, Switch, iOS, Android) - July 15 Denshattack! (Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, PC) - July 15 The Mound: Omen of Cthulu (PS5, Xbox Series X|S, PC) - July 15 70s-style Robot Anime Geppy-X (PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X|S, Switch, PC) - July 16 Dead Weight (PC) - July 16 Farlands (PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Switch, PC) - July 16 Feather Land (PC) - July 16 Heave Ho 2 (Switch 2, Switch, PC) - July 16 Looking For Fael (PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Switch, PC) - July 16 Moss: The Forgotten Relic (PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, PC, Switch 2, Switch) - July 16 Pimbolas (PC) - July 16 Rail Estate (PC) - July 16 The Mermaid Mask (PS5, Switch 2, Switch, PC) - July 16 Desktop Explorer (PC) - July 17 Sweet Hamster Days (PC) - July 17 Advent: Dawn (PC) - July 20 Dewdrop Dynasty (PC) - July 21 Fading Echo (PC) - July 21 Annihilated (PC) - July 22 Lifted (PC) - July 22 Avatar Legends (PS5, Xbox Series X|S, PC) - July 23 Dinoblade (PC) - July 23 Gurei (PS5, Switch, PC) - July 23 Hard Edge - War Zone (PC) - July 23 High Times - Dating/Cooking Sim (PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Switch, PC) - July 23 Secret Seeker (PC) - July 23 Splatoon Raiders (Switch 2) - July 23 Tormentum 2 (PC) - July 23 Security 51 (PC) - July 27 EverQuest Legends (PC) - July 28 Halo: Campaign Evolved (PS5, Xbox Series X|S, PC) - July 28 Shards of Order (PC) - July 28 Mistfall Hunter (PS5, Xbox Series X|S, PC) - July 29 The King is Watching () - July 29 Truck-kun Is Supporting Me From Another World?! (Xbox Series X|S, PC) - July 29 Kusan: City of Wolves (PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Switch, PC) - July 30 Mechaconda (PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Switch, PC) - July 30 Truxton Extreme (PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Switch 2, PC) - July 30 Corsair Cove (PC) - July 31 August Anomaly President (PC) - August 3 Fields of Mistria (PC) - August 3 Beast of Reincarnation (PS5, Xbox Series X|S, PC) - August 4 Big Walk (PS5, Switch 2, PC) - August 4 Capy Castaway (PC) - August 6 Doloc Town (PC) - August 6 Iron Nest: Heavy Turret Simulator (PC) - August 6 Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls (PS5, PC) - August 6 Montabi (Xbox Series X|S, PC) - August 6 Agent 64: Spies Never Die (PC) - August 11 Pro Jank Footy (PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Switch 2, Switch, PC) - August 12 Duskfade (PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Switch 2, PC) - August 13 Hell Let Loose: Vietnam (PS5, Xbox Series X|S, PC) - August 13 Madden NFL 27 (PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Switch 2, PC) - August 13 Memoirium (PC) - August 13 Wild Blue Skies (PC) - August 13 Grave Seasons (PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Switch, PC) - August 14 Feed It (PC) - August 17 Twisted Tower (PC) - August 18 Gallipoli (PS5, Xbox Series X|S, PC) - August 20 Roomballs (PC) - August 20 The Witch's Bakery (PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Switch 2, Switch, PC) - August 20 Aggelos 2 (PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Switch, PC) - August 27 Metal Gear Solid Master Collection Vol. 2 (PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Switch 2, Switch, PC) - August 27 Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy (PS5, Xbox Series X|S, PC) - August 27 Star Wars: Zero Company (PS5, Xbox Series X|S, PC) - August 27 September Orbitals (Switch 2) - September 3 The Blood of Dawnwalker (PS5, Xbox Series X|S, PC) - September 3 Onimusha: Way of the Sword (PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Switch 2, PC) - September 4 Valheim (PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Switch 2, PC) - September 9 Hot Wheels: Infinite Rush (PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Switch 2, PC) - September 10 Screenbound (PS5, Xbox Series X|S, PC) - September 10 Marvel's Wolverine (PS5) - September 15 Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave (Switch 2) - September 17 Trails in the Sky 2nd Chapter (PS5, Switch 2, Switch, PC) - September 17 Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War IV (PC) - September 17 The Grinch 2: Saving Christmas (PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Switch, PC) - September 18 Cupid Paraside (PC) - September 22 Control Resonant (PS5, Xbox Series X|S, PC) - September 24 Garfield - Escape From Monday (PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Switch, PC) - September 24 Harvest Moon: Echoes of Teradea (PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Switch 2, Switch, PC) - September 24 Silent Hill: Townfall (PS5, PC) - September 24 Onimusha: Way of the Sword (PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Switch 2, PC) - September 4 Minecraft Dungeons 2 (PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Switch 2, PC) - September 29 October Dynasty Warriors 3 Complete Edition Remastered (PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Switch 2, PC) - October 1 End of Abyss (PS5, Xbox Series X|S, PC) - October 1 Rayman Legends Retold (PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Switch 2, PC) - October 1 Ace Combat 8: Wings of Theve (PS5, Xbox Series X|S, PC) - October 2 Gears of War: E-Day (Xbox Series X|S, PC) - October 6 Star Wars: Galactic Racer (PS5, Xbox Series X|S, PC) - October 6 Kingdom Hearts Collection 1-3 (PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Switch 2) - October 8 Silver Pines (PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Switch 2, Switch, PC) - October 8 Sesame Street: Friends and Fun (PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X|S, Switch, PC) - October 9 Planet Zoo 2 (PS5, Xbox Series X|S, PC) - October 13 Valor Mortis (PS5, Xbox Series X|S, PC) - October 13 Castlevania: Belmont's Curse (PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Switch, PC) - October 15 Enshrouded (PS5, PC) - October 15 Tales of Eternia Remastered (PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X|S, Switch 2, Switch, PC)- October 16 Final Fantasy Resonance (PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Switch 2, Switch, PC) - October 22 Nintendo Switch Sports Resort (Switch 2) - October 22 Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 (PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Switch 2, PC) - October 23 One Piece: Grand Gourmet (Switch 2, Switch, PC, iOS, Android) - October 23 Hello Kitty Party Land (Switch 2, Switch) - October 29 Phantom Blade Zero (PS5, PC) - October 29 November Godzilla: Destroy All Monsters Melee Remastered (PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Switch 2, PC) - November 3 Wielders of the Essence (PC) - November 5 Barbie Rewind (PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Switch 2, Switch, PC) - November 12 Grand Theft Auto 6 (PS5, Xbox Series X|S) - November 19 December Dragon Quest Monsters: The Withered World (PS5, Switch 2, Switch) - December 3 Undated 1999Tokoyo Building (PC) 4Dead (PC) 9 R.I.P. sequel (Switch) Acts of Blood (PC) Aeterna Lucis (PC, consoles) After Hell Freezes Over (PC) Agefield High: Rock The School (PC) Aion 2 (PC) Aniimo (Xbox Series X|S, PC, mobile) Another Eden Begins (Switch, PC) Aphelion (PS5, Xbox Series X|S, PC) A Planet Full of Cats (Switch, PC) Armatus (Xbox Series X|S, PC) At Fate's End (PS5, Xbox Series X|S, PC) Athelan Battlegrounds (PC) - 2026 Atmosfar (PC) 1348 Ex Voto (PS5, Xbox Series X|S, PC) Barotrauma (PC) Battlestar Galactica: Scattered Hopes (PC) Below the Stone (PC) Bestiario (PC, consoles) Bloodstained: The Scarlet Engagement (PS5, Xbox Series X|S, PC) Bluey's Happy Snaps (PC, console) Bobo Bay (PC) Bolt Action (PC) Bombanana (PC) BPM Bitcrushed (PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Switch, PC) Brigandine Abyss (PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Switch 2, PC) Captain Tsubasa 2: World Fighters (PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Switch, PC) Carmageddon: Rogue Shift (PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Switch 2, PC) Cat Me If You Can (Xbox Series X|S, Switch, PC) Celestial Return (PC) Chasm Shift (PC) Children's Garden (PC) Clean Up Earth (PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Switch 2, PC) Construction Simulator: Evolution (PS5, Xbox Series X|S, PC) Crimson Moon (PS5, Xbox Series X|S, PC) CrisisX (PC, iOS, Android) Crown of Greed (PC) Cthulhu (PS5, Xbox Series X|S, PC) Cutout Village (PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Switch, PC) Danganronpa 2x2 (PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Switch 2, Switch, PC) Danger Mouse (PS5, Switch 2, Switch, PC) Dark Island: Faded Memories (PC) Decapolice (PS5, PS4, Switch, PC) Deep Dish Dungeon (PC) Defender of the Crown: The Legend Returns (PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Switch, PC) Derelikt (PC) Directive 8020 (PS5, Xbox Series X|S, PC) Disgaea Mayhem (PS5, Switch 2, Switch, PC) Dissidia Duellum Final Fantasy (iOS, Android) Donutal (PC) Dosa Divas: One Last Meal (PC, consoles) Dracamar (PC, consoles) Dressmaker (PC) Escape Academy 2: Back 2 School (Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, PC) Edge of Memories (PS5, Xbox Series X|S, PC) Emberville (PC) End of Abyss (PS5, Xbox Series X|S, PC) Evil Inside VR (PSVR 2, Quest 3) Fate/Extra Record (PS5, PS4, Switch, PC) Fatle Frame II: Crimson Butterfly Remake (PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Switch 2, PC) Forbidden Solitaire (PC) Forever Ago (PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Switch 2, PC) Foxy Dumplings (PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X|S, Switch 2, Switch, PC) FreeStyle Football 2 (Xbox Series X|S, PS5) Froggy Hates Snow (PlayStation, Xbox, Switch, PC) Frog Sqwad (PC, consoles) Gallipoli (PS5, Xbox Series X|S, PC) Game of Thrones: War for Westeros (PC) Game Quest: The Backlog Battler (PC) Gate Guard Simulator (PC) Ghost Sector (PC) Gothic 1 Remake (PS5, Xbox Series X|S, PC) Hack 'n' Stack (PC) Hark The Ghoul (PC) Hashire Hebereke: EX (Switch, PC) Hela (PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Switch 2, PC) Hellbridge (PC) He-Man and the Masters of the Universe: Dragon Pearl of Destruction (PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Switch, PC) HexaDome Tactics (PC) Hordes of Fate (PC, consoles) Hyperwired (PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Switch) In Full Bloom (PC) - 2026 InZoi (PS5) Iron Nest: Heavy Turret Simulator (PC) John Carpenter's Toxic Commando (PS5, Xbox Series X|S, PC) Jujutsu Kaisen Rumble: Survivaton (PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Switch 2, PC) Kalanoro (PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Switch, PC) Kena: Scars of Kasmora (PS5, PC) Kingdom Loop (PC) Kiln (PS5, Xbox Series X|S, PC) Knights Province (PC) Kusan: City of Wolves (PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X|S, Switch, PC) Kyoto Xanadu (PS5, Switch 2, Switch, PC) Lifted (PS5, Switch, PC) Ligmanauts (PC) Limit Zero Breakers (PC, iOS, Android) Little Nemo and the Guardians of Slumberland (PC, Switch) Lucid (PC) Machine Party (PC) Mad King Redemption (PC) Magical Princess (PC) Marvel 1943: Rise of Hydra (TBA) Marvel's Wolverine (PS5) Maseylia: Echoes of the Past (PC, consoles) Maximum Thunderness (PC) Metro Rivals: New York (PS5, Xbox Series X|S, PC) Mistfall Hunter (Xbox Series X|S, PC) Mortal Shell 2 (PS5, Xbox Series X|S, PC) Mudang: Two Hearts (PS5, Xbox Series X|S, PC) Neverway (Switch, PC) Nocturnal 2 (Switch, PC) Northgard Battlegrounds No Stone Unturned (PC, consoles) No Vacation For An Executioner (PC) Oblitacrater (PC, consoles) OmeePets (PC) Order of the Sinking Star (PC) Origament: A Paper Adventure (PC) Otome Daoshi - Fighting for Love (Switch) Out of Words (PS5, Xbox Series X|S, PC) Outward 2 (PC) Paranormal Activity (TBA) Pearls of Wisdom (PC) Path of Mystery: A Bruch With Death (Switch) Planet of Lana 2 (PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, PC) Please, Watch The Artwork (Switch, PC, iOS, Android) Port of Jumanah (PC) Prime Monster (PC) PVKK (PC) Quartermaster (PC) Remothered: Red Nun's Legacy (PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Switch 2, PC) Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy (PS5, Xbox Series X|S, PC) Road Truckers: New Beginning (PC) Rogue Reigns (PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Switch, PC, iOS, Android) Rover's Tale (PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Switch 2, PC) SacriFire (PC) Sea of Remnants (PS5, PC, iOS, Android) Seina: A Tale of Spirits (PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Switch 2, PC) Serious Sam: Shatterverse (PS5, Xbox Series X|S, PC) Shadowman: Darque Legacy (PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, PC) Shadow of the Road (PC) Shipping Store Simulator 2037 (PC) Shroom and Gloom (PC) Silent Planet - Elegy of a Dying World (PC) Silver Pines (PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Switch, PC) Squadron 42 (PC) Speedrunners 2: King of Speed (Xbox Series X|S, PC) Springs, Eternal (PC) Sprint City (PC) Star Trek: Outposts Unknown (PC) Star Wars: Zero Company (PS5, Xbox Series X|S, PC) Stupid Never Dies (PS5, PC The Alighieri Circle: Dante's Bloodline (PS5, Xbox Series X|S, PC) The Backworld (PC) The Dungeon Experience (PC) The Duskbloods (Switch 2) The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time (Switch 2) The Mound: Omen of Cthulu (PS5, Xbox Series X|S, PC) The Occultist (PS5, Xbox Series X|S, PC) The Red Cathedral (PC, mobile) The Sinking City 2 (PC) The Void (PC) The Wolf Among Us Remastered (PS5, Xbox Series X|S, PC) Thick as Thieves (PS5, Xbox Series X|S, PC) Thief: The Dark Project Remastered (PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Switch 2, Switch, PC) Titan Quest 2 1.0 version (PS5, Xbox Series X|S, PC) Too Deep To Quit (PC) Train Kingdom (PC) Tristia: Chronicles (Switch) TYR (PC) Turok Origins (PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Switch 2, PC) UnGodly (iOS, Android) Vaunted (PC) Vexlands (PC) Village in the Shade (PS5, Switch 2, Switch, PC) Virtue and a Sledgehammer (PC) Wabisabi SushiDerby (Switch, PC) Warhammer Survivors (PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Switch 2, Switch, PC) Wax Heads (Xbox Series X|S, PC) Well Keeper (PC) Witchbrook (Xbox, Switch, PC) Worlds Explorers (PC) Wrecking Wave (PC) Yoshi and the Mysterious Book (Switch 2) Ys Memoire: Revelations in Celceta (Switch) Ys X: Proud Nordics (PC, Switch 2) Yunyun Syndrome!? 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Title: Saudi Arabia’s EA Takeover Reportedly Set To Clear EU Hurdle Date: Fri, 17 Jul 2026 17:59:12 +0000 Link: https://www.gamespot.com/articles/saudi-arabias-ea-takeover-reportedly-set-to-clear-eu-hurdle/ After announcing its $55 billion acquisition of EA in September 2025, the European Union is reportedly set to approve Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund (PIF) purchase at the end of July, according to new reporting from Reuters. As Reuters reported on July 17, people familiar with the deal said Saudi Arabia's PIF will secure the EU's approval under EU subsidy rules. This means that, after the EU completes its preliminary review under its Foreign Subsidies Regulation (FSR) on July 22, the purchase will reportedly be cleared to go through on July 30. All told, the deal is expected to win unconditional EU clearance under merger rules. The FSR is meant to prevent non-European subsidies from distorting competition in the EU's internal market. However, as Reuters reported earlier this month, the FSR received tons of criticism that the regulation was too bureaucratic. Now, with the FSR essentially being moved aside by the European Commission--the EU's competition enforcer--Saudi Arabia's PIF is seemingly poised to acquire EA. Rumors of the deal swirled in September 2025, which saw Saudi Arabia’s PIF, the private-equity firm Silver Lake, and Jared Kushner’s Affinity Partners all involved in the purchase. While EA admitted in November 2025 that there's a risk of selling to Saudi Arabia, the company confirmed that it would still "maintain creative control" going forward. However, in December 2025, the Wall Street Journal reported that a majority of EA's control would shift to Saudi Arabia's PIF after the purchase gets finalized. The deal has riled gamers since, prompting cosplayers to raid EA's California headquarters in protest. Should everything go as planned--and it reportedly sounds like it all will--this acquisition will be the second-largest gaming buyout ever after Microsoft's $75.4 billion acquisition of Activision Blizzard in October 2023.

Title: Diablo 4 Season 14’s Worst Mythic Change Is No More: “Not Every Idea Lands” Date: Fri, 17 Jul 2026 17:55:47 +0000 Link: https://www.gamespot.com/articles/diablo-4-season-14s-worst-mythic-change-is-no-more-not-every-idea-lands/ Diablo 4 Season 14's most controversial change, only being able to equip one crafted-Mythic item at a time, is now a thing of the past. In a surprise patch on July 16 for PC (and coming sometime on July 17 for console players), Blizzard opted to remove the one equipped crafted-Mythic restriction introduced as part of Season of Death Awakening, as well as increase Mythic and Iconic Mythic drop rates from the new seasonal Lair Boss. Blizzard announced the season's other most controversial addition, the Mythic Upgrade function of the Horadric Cube, will see changes too, but not until next season. As it currently works, Mythic Upgrade isn't really an upgrade at all, and instead takes a Unique item and then transforms it into an entirely different Mythic Unique item, much to the confusion of players. For reasons that aren't elaborated on in the patch notes, that change won't come until Season 15 several months from now. Both changes have been the subject of frustration in the Diablo community, with both prominent content creators and the wider community largely lambasting the changes to Mythics, the crafted-Mythic equip limit, and the Mythic Unique upgrade system. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nuu7aOAw0is Dan Tanguay, design director for live service on Diablo 4, offered a brief explanation for the changes in a forum post. He said the team has heard player feedback surrounding topics like Mythic Unique drop rates, the equip limit, and more. "Seasons are where we experiment with new ideas and push Diablo 4 in new directions," Tanguay said. "Not every idea lands exactly as intended, but we'll continue listening to your feedback, addressing what's not working, and applying those lessons to future seasonal updates." The surprise patch 3.1.1a update on July 16 comes just a few days after a July 14 update increased drop rates for Pandemonium Fragments needed to upgrade Uniques into Mythics using the cube, as well as a reduced the number of fragments needed. That resulted in players being able to craft more Mythics than ever before, though they were still limited to equipping just one unless they were able to get extremely lucky and find a usuable Mythic out in the wild. Now, at least, players can actually deck themselves out in the purple items they craft, should they so choose. While the changes outlined above are likely to be well received in the Diablo 4 community, Blizzard has stopped short of walking back its Mythic changes entirely. Season 14 controversially nerfed the game's previously existing Mythics (now called Iconic Mythics) as part of an overhaul it coined "Mythic Uniques 3.0."  Post-Season 14, any Unique item ccan potentially be found (or crafted into) an even stronger Mythic version, in theory opening up more diverse build options for Diablo 4's endgame. More than just a temporary seasonal change, Blizzard stated it intends Mythics 3.0 to be Diablo 4's new normal going forward, and in an interview with GameSpot, said the changes were for the good of the game's "long-term health."

Title: Shiny power hours in Fortnite Chapter 7 Season 3 Date: Fri, 17 Jul 2026 18:58:11 GMT Link: https://www.polygon.com/fortnite-chapter-7-season-3-shiny-power-hours-when/ Shiny hours are coming to FortniteChapter 7 Season 3 this Saturday, July 18, with Batman sprites and Gold, Gummy, Galaxy, and Holofoil variants appearing more often.

Title: The new Pitch Black set finally comes to Pokémon TCG Live Date: Fri, 17 Jul 2026 18:57:04 GMT Link: https://www.polygon.com/pokemon-pitch-black-tcg-live-new-cards-battle-pass-features/ The latest Pokémon set isn't just hitting shelves in real life: it's also coming to mobile and PC. The Darkrai-themed collection is now available in Pokémon TCG Live, the virtual version of the card game most collectors never bother to try. It's perfect for anyone who is spending the day ripping physical Pitch Black booster packs, as they all include a redeemable code for the digital game.

Title: Where to find Harley Quinn in Fortnite Chapter 7 Season 3 Date: Fri, 17 Jul 2026 18:34:33 GMT Link: https://www.polygon.com/fortnite-chapter-7-season-3-harley-quinn-location-where-to-find/ Harley Quinn is one of the new characters added to FortniteChapter 7 Season 3 map in the Hot Bat Summer update.

Title: Where to find Catwoman in Fortnite Chapter 7 Season 3 Date: Fri, 17 Jul 2026 18:32:02 GMT Link: https://www.polygon.com/fortnite-chapter-7-season-3-catwoman-location-where-to-find/ Catwoman is one of the new characters added to FortniteChapter 7 Season 3 map in the Hot Bat Summer update.

Title: Where to find Poison Ivy in Fortnite Chapter 7 Season 3 Date: Fri, 17 Jul 2026 18:07:41 GMT Link: https://www.polygon.com/fortnite-chapter-7-season-3-poison-ivy-location-where-to-find/ Poison Ivy is one of the new characters added to FortniteChapter 7 Season 3 map in the Hot Bat Summer update.

Title: Sharpen the Sword, Skip the Downloads — ‘Onimusha: Way of the Sword’ Is Coming to GeForce NOW Date: Thu, 16 Jul 2026 13:00:34 +0000 Link: https://blogs.nvidia.com/blog/geforce-now-thursday-onimusha-coming/ Onimusha: Way of the Sword is coming to GeForce NOW at launch, with the playable demo available this week. It’s joined by Denshattack! rolling in with five new games arriving in the cloud. Plus, GeForce NOW officially launches in India, moving from beta to public availability — meaning gamers can sign up without a waitlist. Pick Up the Oni Gauntlet Cloud-powered. Samurai-approved. Capcom’s next legendary action adventure is coming to GeForce NOW. Onimusha: Way of the Sword will arrive on the cloud at launch on Thursday, Sept. 3.  Members can jump into the action even sooner with the demo now available to stream. Set in a dark fantasy vision of Edo Japan, follow a lone samurai wielding the legendary Oni Gauntlet against relentless demonic Genma. Master precise swordplay, unleash powerful abilities and absorb the souls of fallen enemies as supernatural battles unfold across a haunting world filled with mystery and danger. Ultimate members can experience every clash with GeForce RTX 5080-class performance in the cloud across PCs, Macs, handhelds, mobile devices and TVs. From the first swing in the demo through launch day, GeForce NOW lets members step into battle the moment it’s available — no downloads, storage space or expensive hardware required. Gamers can find the demo in the GeForce NOW app demo row and add the title to their wishlists today to be ready when the blade is drawn.  India Levels Up The wait is over. GeForce NOW has officially exited beta in India, bringing the world’s highest-performance cloud gaming service to more gamers across the country.  This week, gamers can choose from monthly Performance and Ultimate memberships, flexible day passes or the basic, free offering — making it easier than ever to experience GeForce RTX-powered cloud gaming. GeForce NOW now supports UPI payments, giving gamers across India a fast, secure and convenient way to purchase memberships and day passes.  Premium memberships unlock GeForce RTX-powered features like ray tracing, NVIDIA DLSS and NVIDIA Reflex, along with higher resolutions, faster frame rates and priority access to streaming. With thousands of supported games — from blockbuster releases and free-to-play favorites to indie hits — members can enjoy PC games they already own without the cost of upgrading to high-end gaming hardware. Join the conversation with the GeForce NOW community on Reddit.  Go Off the Rails This Weekend “Denshattack!” is pulling into the cloud. Denshattack! — the off-the-rails, train‑wrecking action game — is now available to stream on GeForce NOW, letting members embrace pure chaos from almost any device.  Take control of runaway trains and send them barreling through crowded tracks, explosive obstacles and delightfully destructive layouts, chaining spectacular crashes with just the right mix of precision and pandemonium. Its colorful, tongue‑in‑cheek presentation and physics‑driven mayhem turn every run into a highlight reel of derailments — perfect for quick sessions, score‑chasing and laughing at just how wrong a single turn can go when the throttle never lets up. In addition, members can look for the following to play this week: Denshattack! (New release on Steam and Xbox, available on Game Pass on 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 on July 17) Onimusha: Way of the Sword DEMO (Steam) The GeForce NOW community keeps discovering new games to play, with members discussing the most beautiful games on the service. What game has impressed you most on GeForce NOW? Let us know on X or in the comments below.

Title: GeForce NOW Turns Up the Heat With New GeForce RTX 5080-Powered Toronto Server Date: Thu, 09 Jul 2026 13:00:55 +0000 Link: https://blogs.nvidia.com/blog/geforce-now-thursday-toronto-expansion/ This GFN Thursday brings more games, more power and more ways to play on GeForce NOW.  The cloud gaming service is expanding with a new GeForce RTX 5080-powered server in Toronto, bringing dedicated high performance in the cloud closer to members across the region. NTE: Neverness to Everness also gets an update in the cloud, making it even easier to jump into the latest content from the supernatural adventure without a single download or more storage space needed. It leads the way for GeForce NOW bringing native touch control to the game, coming soon. There’s even more to explore with three new games joining the GeForce NOW library this week.  Take It to the Next Level in Toronto The forecast is looking cloudy in Canada. A new GeForce RTX 5080-powered GeForce NOW server is coming to Toronto, expanding service in the region and bringing dedicated cloud gaming performance closer to local members. The new server will roll out within days, giving more players access to top-tier cloud gaming across Canada. Ultimate members can stream across PCs, Macs, handhelds, mobile devices, TVs and more with GeForce RTX 5080-class power in the cloud. Enjoy up to 4K resolution and beyond on supported ultrawide displays, up to 120 frames per second, plus NVIDIA DLSS, ray tracing and NVIDIA Reflex technologies.  Bring on the ‘999 Nights’ Reality bends — on any device. Step into the surreal world of NTE: Neverness to Everness with the NTE Version 1.2 “999 Nights” update.  This version introduces a massive gameplay evolution, plunging players into an immersive, tabletop-inspired fantasy role-playing game on the Warren Continent — a new permanent game mode featuring its own dedicated progression system. This narrative and mechanical expansion is elevated by the debut of two powerful characters, Shinku and Iroi, alongside an unprecedented fashion upgrade featuring a sweeping collection of 19 new character outfits. To top it off, exploration gets a high-octane upgrade with Draco, a revolutionary new motorcycle vehicle, making this version an absolute playground for combat strategy, stylish customization and high-speed urban traversal.  Plus, GeForce NOW will soon be rolling out native touch controls to NTE: Neverness to Everness, which will make it even easier to explore the city’s mysteries from supported mobile devices. Look for the game in the GeForce NOW app to seamlessly jump between devices and continue the adventure — no downloads, storage space or expensive additional hardware required. Embark on Expanded Adventures The journey continues in Granblue Fantasy: Relink with the Endless Ragnarok expansion. Known for its dynamic combat, diverse roster of Skyfarers and thrilling online co-op, Relink returns with fresh story content as mysterious beings known as the Ragnalia threaten the Zegagrande Skydom. Strange gateways, powerful new foes — including the mighty Beelzebub — and fresh challenges await across the skies. The expansion also introduces additional ways to play, including summon abilities that add another layer of combat strategy, co-op quest tiers and a solo mode filled with unpredictable encounters. Master traits offer more opportunities to customize favorite characters, giving both longtime Skyfarers and newcomers plenty of reasons to take flight. Jump into the latest action with the following games to play this week: Esports Manager 2026 (New release on Steam, available July 6) Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Resynced (New release on Steam and Ubisoft Connect, available July 9) Granblue Fantasy: Relink – Endless Ragnarok Demo (Steam) As GeForce NOW continues to expand, so does the community discovering cloud gaming. One new Ultimate member summed up their first impressions: “Finally caved and got GFN Ultimate… and wow.” Another longtime PC gamer shared how GeForce NOW completely changed their perspective after years of skepticism, calling it “a good alternative” for casual players and encouraging others to “try the one month and upgrade to the yearly before the sale ends.” What are you planning to play this weekend? Let us know on X or in the comments below.

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: Share of the Week: Sun Date: Fri, 17 Jul 2026 16:00:06 +0000 Link: https://blog.playstation.com/2026/07/17/share-of-the-week-sun/ Last week, we asked you to share shots of the sun from the game of your choice using #PSshare #PSBlog. Here are this week’s highlights: raphxander_ shares Arjun facing the eclipsed sun in Saros jobolts_ shares Atsu watching the sun set from a cliffside in Ghost of Yōtei honeysinghzzz shares Aloy raising a hand up towards the sun in Horizon Forbidden West Mur4dQ shares the sun hiding behind a mountain in Sea of Stars pavesoint shares the sun’s rays shining in the background in Infinity Nikki CaptainGG_R shares an orange-drenched sky during sunset in The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt 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: Assassin’s Creed Black Flag ResyncedSUBMIT BY: 11:59 PM PT on July 22, 2026  Next week, raise the sails and share moments from Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Resynced. Use #PSshare #PSBlog for a chance to be featured.

Title: Castlevania: Belmont’s Curse hands-on report Date: Fri, 17 Jul 2026 07:00:36 +0000 Link: https://blog.playstation.com/2026/07/17/castlevania-belmonts-curse-hands-on-report/ It’s the February 12 State of Play. Castlevania: Belmont’s Curse has just been announced, and Evil Empire, the team developing this action adventure for the past four years, is having a nervous watch party. “We were waiting because you never know when your trailer is about to appear,” says Marketing Director Bérenger Dupré. “Then we saw it and started freaking out. And the video’s chat moves so fast that you can’t read the reactions. Then we received a message from a fan showing a version of the ‘absolute cinema’ meme, and I was like, okay… we’re doing fine.” Since that nerve-wracking reveal, Konami and Evil Empire have been hard at work to ensure Castlevania: Belmont’s Curse meets its October 15 launch on PS5. Which has also included offering some hands-on time to peer into the gothic depths that await. 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In fact, this approach is symbolised by the entirely new character who fronts the game… Meet Rose Belmont Set after Castlevania III: Dracula’s Curse, 1499 Paris is in ruin and on the brink of Dracula’s resurrection. The city’s only hope? Trevor Belmont and his daughter Rose, who are infiltrating the city after a suspicious letter from the Bishop. While Trevor seeks out the clergy, our protagonist Rose is left to explore the city itself, burning, ravaged, and rampant with the undead. After a fun animated scene setter, Rose’s introduction blends both thoughtful aesthetic design and hints towards a character arc befitting of the Belmont family tree. She’s determined, but burdened with guilt over her mother’s death, a scar visually represented by her tarot deck and the fiery red curse creeping from her elbow to hand, both things which have greater significance as the game progresses. Modern-yet-classic Castlevania Belmont’s Curse feels exactly how a modern Castlevania game should feel, steering away from roguelite elements of permadeath or procedurally generated levels. “We really wanted to capture the essence of the series,” says Konami producer Tsutomu Taniguchi. “When we started discussing the game with Evil Empire, we said we’d like to go back to its core.” From its massive map with destructible secret walls, to clearly visible areas which are inaccessible until you gain a certain skill (and the suitably gothic soundtrack of organs and synths) all the expected elements are here. There’s a familiar weight to how Rose controls, but it’s graced with an agile responsiveness that makes both combat and platforming feel intuitive. During my playthrough, I was able to swiftly guide Rose with wall jumps, swing across instant death spikes, and mix it up with crafty skeletons, lumbering zombies, and cowardly bats, all of which can be damaged by the environmental hazards. And while there was no double jump available, not only were there noticeable level design clues that it would be introduced later, but my questions to the dev team about the ability were met with a wry grin. Fast and fluid combat Castlevania: Belmont’s Curse also places strong emphasis on snappy combat, with versatile evades and combos. Rose’s dodge and slide on the Circle button gives you the ability to flip backwards with a double tap, while the Arcana Whip grapple on R2 can be chained into an instant attack or traversal swing. Mana – something you can recover by defeating enemies – is used for spells with the Triangle button, or healing via L1. The weapons system is also substantial, with seven different types each with their own style and special moves. For example, the balanced longsword comes with a perk of extra damage when attacking immediately after a backdash. While the cestus gauntlets are shorter range but have faster combos, and increase in damage the more I hit enemies with them. “We are very focused on combat, which was a great opportunity to add something new in this specific genre,” explains Evil Empire’s creative director Emmanuel Nouaille. “We want to get the right balance between the spirit of Castlevania and what we want to have to modernize.” Unleash the power of Relics Also making their return are Relics, which offer bonuses for combat and exploration. Rose can equip up to three, so you can tailor them to your individual playstyle. The main one I found was the Crypt Key which fully restored Rose’s health and mana whenever she opened a chest. Which was especially useful because: This game packs a challenge True to its roots, Belmont’s Curse doesn’t spare your feelings. Hasty mistakes are punished fast and hard, but I never felt like the game was unfair. The reliance on learning patterns, using your dodge’s invincibility frames, and mastering Rose’s attacks were essential to surviving, especially when it comes to the visually impressive boss fights. Whether it was leaping over The Fallen’s Holy Cross or screen-reaching whip attack in the sewers, or dodging Joan of Arc’s flaming sword swipes, backstabs, and fireballs during an explosive rooftop battle, my first encounter with the game’s bosses were vicious and reflex testing, respecting repeated and patient play. The cards are the key The satisfaction of defeating the tricky bosses is also rewarded via the loot you earn from them. As well as occasional weapons – Joan’s Burnt Sword of Fierbois and its charge attack was a particular favourite – each boss gets merged into Rose’s tarot deck, turning them into Arcana which unlocks spells, skills, and special actions. So that Holy Cross The Fallen repeatedly bludgeoned me with? Well, as a Castlevania mainstay it should be no surprise that it’s yours once you’ve ‘tamed’ him. While Joan’s Holy Light allowed me to traverse through previously solid Chaos Shards by holding down L2, an ability which also deflected enemy attacks if I timed my press perfectly. Additionally, each Arcana has up to three Works of Mercy, a specific task to be completed like hitting an enemy five times with its spell, which then unlocks a Blessing to improve it. This comes with an unlockable bonus ‘Gift’ once you assign it – for example, the Cursed Flame’s fireball can be enhanced to become bigger and pack a heavier pushback. Whip smart design decisions While the nerves are still there for the development team, my playthrough so far captured what made the Castlevania series fun in the first place, without alienating modern day expectations. And it’s an excitement echoed by the people behind the eagerly anticipated action adventure. “We’re happy and overwhelmed with the great response,” says Tsutomu. “I feel a lot of pressure, because everyone is expecting a lot, but it’s a good feeling.” You’ll be able to finally revisit Dracula in all his gothic glory when Castlevania: Belmont’s Curse arrives on PS5 on October 15 – just in time for Halloween.

Title: Everything you need to know about MARVEL Tōkon: Fighting Souls Open Beta Date: Thu, 16 Jul 2026 17:03:31 +0000 Link: https://blog.playstation.com/2026/07/16/everything-you-need-to-know-about-marvel-tokon-fighting-souls-open-beta/ The wait is almost over. The MARVEL Tōkon: Fighting Souls Open Beta is nearly here, and we can’t wait for players to jump into the action. Whether you’re returning after last year’s Closed Betas or stepping into the fight for the very first time, here’s everything you need to know before the Open Beta begins. Play Video Open beta schedule The Open Beta will run for 72 hours, starting on: Start: July 24, 12:00am PT / 8:00am BST / 4:00pm JST End: July 26, 11:59pm PT / July 27, 7:59am BST / 3:59pm JST The Open Beta will be available on PlayStation 5 console, Steam, and the Epic Games Store. No registration is required: simply download the Open Beta from your platform store and start playing. Pre-downloads will be available two hours before the Open Beta goes live, so you can be ready to play as soon as the servers open. A PlayStation Plus subscription is not required. However, all players will need an internet connection and an Account for PlayStation  to access the Open Beta on both PS5 and PC.   15 playable Heroes and Villains Fifteen of the game’s twenty launch characters will be available during the Open Beta, including Blade who becomes playable for the very first time. Fighting Avengers Captain America Iron Man Black Panther  Unbreakable X-Men Storm Magik Wolverine Danger  Amazing Guardians Spider-Man Ms. Marvel Star-Lord Peni Parker  Samurai Outriders Ghost Rider Blade  Knights of Doom Doctor Doom Magneto  Players will also be able to battle across six iconic stages, each inspired by legendary Marvel locations: Marvel’s New York (Day), Savage Land, X-Mansion, Knowhere, Wakanda, and Marvel’s New York (Night).   More than online battles Many of you have already experienced online matches during the Closed Betas. This time, we also want to give you a taste of the additional modes and features waiting for you in the full game when it launches on August 6. Online Casual and Ranked Matches Jump into Casual Match to quickly face opponents of a similar skill level or test yourself in Ranked Match and climb the competitive ladder against the best of players. Want to battle locally? Versus Mode will let you challenge friends on the same system or practice against the CPU whenever you like.  Explore the open lobby The Open Lobby is your hub between battles, featuring miniature versions of the game’s iconic stages. Choose from 16 unique avatars, each with four color variations, then explore the lobby, meet other players, and communicate using free chat, preset messages, stamps, and emotes. Ready for another fight? Head over to one of the arcade cabinets scattered throughout the lobby to challenge other players. Practice time New to MARVEL Tōkon: Fighting Souls? Start with Start Up Battle, an interactive tutorial designed to introduce the game’s core mechanics. Learn the fundamentals of 4v4 combat, understand team-based systems, and put your new skills to the test in a trial match before jumping into the action. Whether you’re learning the basics or mastering advanced combos, Training Mode gives you all the tools you need. Experiment with every character, practice combos, learn game mechanics, and customize a wide variety of training scenarios and dummy settings to sharpen your skills. Experience Episode Mode For the first time, players will also get an early look at Episode Mode. Play through the three first chapters of the Amazing Guardians storyline as Spider-Man begins assembling his team to confront a mysterious threat descending upon Earth. Experience how beautifully illustrated motion-comic storytelling blends seamlessly with explosive battles. Finally, the Open Beta will reflect the full localization players can expect at launch, featuring localized voice-over and text in US English, French, Italian, German, Spanish, Brazilian Portuguese, Latin American Spanish, Japanese, Korean, and Simplified Chinese (Mandarin VO). Text-only support will also be available in UK English, Arabic, Polish, Portuguese, Russian, Thai, and Traditional Chinese.  If you played during last year’s Closed Betas, you’ll notice that MARVEL Tōkon: Fighting Souls has continued to evolve.  Based on community feedback, we’ve refined gameplay, improved mechanics, and made numerous adjustments across the experience to deliver an even more exciting and accessible tag fighter. We’re incredibly excited to welcome both returning players and newcomers into the fight and can’t wait for everyone to experience the ultimate 4v4 tag team fighter when the Open Beta begins on July 24. Assemble your dream team and get ready to fight!

Title: Pro Jank Footy brings classic arcade chaos August 12 Date: Thu, 16 Jul 2026 13:00:41 +0000 Link: https://blog.playstation.com/2026/07/16/pro-jank-footy-brings-classic-arcade-chaos-august-12/ Australian Rules Football, Australia’s favourite sport, is a contact sport played between two teams of 18 players, where they chase a ball on a cricket oval, and score goals by kicking the ball between two gigantic posts. For many, Aussie Rules sounds like a completely made-up sport – and that’s where our game comes in: we redefine the rules of Aussie Rules Football. Welcome to Pro Jank Footy, launching August 12 on PlayStation 5. Play Video I’m David Ashby, Creative Director for Pro Jank Footy, a love letter to Aussie Rules Footy, retro sports games of the 90s, and our cultural irreverence. Now, there have been many “Footy” games over the years, but there was never one that leaned into the high-energy arcade sensibility shared by titles such as NBA Jam or NHL ‘94. We leaned right into both the fun and absurdity of our sport and I’m excited to share more about it with the PlayStation Community. The “jank” Aussie Rules Footy is a high-scoring game, akin to basketball and hockey, which makes it fast by design, which allows us to implement a simple core mechanic whereby whenever a player scores a goal, the opponent gets to choose one of three random power-ups. This is how we put the jank in Pro Jank Footy. There are over 150 power-ups in the game. These powers range from making your team better, making the opposition team worse, or changing the rules of the game. Not only does this allow players to bounce back, but it also allows players to change the game from retro sports into pure, unhinged, janky chaos. Personally, I suck at sports games. There’s nothing worse than just sitting there, taking an absolute belting. With our power system, you’re rewarded for losing. Tyler Roach, who co-created this game with me, is a genuinely dominant player (and to be fair, he did make the game). When we play each other, my only tactic is to concede a bunch of goals so I can get a decent power-up build to turn the tide (note: he still beats me most of the time). There are simple power-ups that make your team faster or gigantic. There are brutal powers that reset the scores. There are even powers that add a third team to the game or turn all the players into seagulls (a very real fixture of Australian football, who hang around ovals to eat everyone’s food). One of my favourites turns one of your players into your dad’s beat-up sedan. There’s even a trophy you can pop if you ram it into a shopping trolley. There are also power-ups that are deliberately vague, such as Burnt DVD and Where’s the Remote? – figuring out what they do is part of the fun! From a challenge to reality The project started as a dare in 2024, when I was challenged to get into video games by Cam Rogers, an entertainment lawyer (who later came on board as producer), while at a fantasy football league BBQ. Cam made the argument that there aren’t a lot of funny video games being made, despite the appetite, and I should give it a go. It occurred to me pretty quickly that footy was the answer. Like that fantasy draft, we had to put a team together. In addition to Tyler and Cam, there’s Broden Kelly, known for his work with Australian comedy collective Aunty Donna. He performs in-game commentary and completely understands the intent and humour, bringing a performance that is both sincere and comically absurd. Hyemin Yoo, a Korean artist based in Adelaide, animated all the amazing goal celebration cut scenes. Not only did she bring a voice of authenticity to the project, but her humour and distinct visual style really elevates the project to a whole other level. Oscar Armstrong-Davies singlehandedly built the online functionality for the game, and Dario Russo composed all the music, including all the team songs. Umbrella Entertainment, a film distributor looking to branch into games, is supporting us as well. Through them, we’ve even started rolling custom arcade cabinets into pubs around Australia to build a real tournament scene, created by Louie Roots, the cabs can run on car batteries so they can be played anywhere, and they even have AM radio transmitters so you can tune in your radio to the game audio for that true footy experience. Get ready to have a ball There are multiple game modes in Pro Jank Footy. You have the option to play the true “Pro Jank Footy” experience, with all the power-ups activated, or you can play the appropriately named “Normal Footy” which is, as the name suggests, normal Aussie Rules footy without power-ups. The game is designed to be a couch co-op experience, but you can play solo against bots, and you can play online too. There’s also a single-player Season Mode, where you start the campaign with a random set of powers and fight your way through ten increasingly ridiculous teams – one team of giants, one made entirely of cars, one that’s just a single unstoppable player – to become Pro Jank World Champion. There’s also a Watch Mode where you can just watch the AI battle it out (which is surprisingly entertaining) and a Kick-to-Kick Mode, which is a throwback to the classic “Aussie Rules Footy” game. We’ve found that a lot of younger kids gravitate towards this game mode more than anything else. Pro Jank Footy is both a love letter to arcade sports games from the ‘80s and ‘90s, and to a sport that is arguably Australia’s game, one that is worth sharing with the rest of the world for all its charm and absurdity.  We can’t wait for the PlayStation community to share a slice of Australia when Pro Jank Footy comes to PS5 on August 12.

Title: Explore horror’s furthest sensations in Clive Barker’s Hellraiser: Revival Date: Thu, 16 Jul 2026 12:01:01 +0000 Link: https://blog.playstation.com/2026/07/16/explore-horrors-furthest-sensations-in-clive-barkers-hellraiser-revival/ Hi, I’m Emil Esov from Saber Interactive, and we are excited to have Clive Barker’s Hellraiser: Revival coming to PlayStation 5 on October 8, 2026! The team has been hard at work over the past 4+ years creating a game that brings life to Clive Barker’s unique style of horror and we’ve got the first look at an exclusive behind-the-scenes developer diary to share with you that covers what building this game has been like for us: Play Video Hellraiser separates itself from other pieces of horror media by having villains, the Cenobites, who aren’t so easily viewed as being morally bad. As the Hell Priest (aka Pinhead) explains in the original Hellraiser movie, they are “Explorers in the further regions of experience. Demons to some, angels to others”. We like to think of them as monks – whether it comes to extreme pain or pleasure, they are interested in exploring sensations and pushing the boundaries of what is possible.  Your Hellraiser: Revival experience will come from the perspective of Aidan Lynch, our story’s protagonist. He first encounters the Cenobites after his girlfriend Sunny activates the Genesis Configuration, a mysterious puzzle box with unknown power and purpose. The Cenobites appear and unceremoniously tear Sunny in half. At first this seems like some kind of fever dream to Aidan, but he quickly comes to learn that Sunny’s soul can still be saved and that the Cenobites are integral to accomplishing that goal. While Cenobites exist as godlike explorers of experience from another realm, there are people in the real world who are seeking that same kind of enlightenment. This is where one of the groups of enemies that you’ll face in Clive Barker’s Hellraiser: Revival come in… the members of the Scarlet Church. Led by a charismatic figure named Marlowe, this cult is working to establish contact with the Cenobites and seeks to use the Genesis Configuration in order to create a debauched paradise for themselves. But the cultists of the Scarlet Church aren’t the only people that will stand in Aidan’s way. There are people, maybe now better described as wretches, who once sought out greater experiences but were denied by Leviathan, the creator of the Cenobites and ruler of the otherworldly Labyrinth. We call these creatures, who are essentially Hell’s rejects, the Unworthy. They are drawn to the Genesis Configuration as a potential path to redemption, and will instinctively seek out Aidan in an effort to obtain it. You’ll be able to fight back against the cultists of the Scarlet Church and the Unworthy by attacking while dual-wielding weapons (R2) and Genesis Configuration powers (L1). Aidan’s journey fighting against these groups will be full of pain, pleasure and everything in between. In a way, this mirrors our experience developing the game over the past few years. Some of us have even uncovered our own fears and phobias through the development process. I found out that I suffer from trypophobia, a condition where you feel sick from looking at clusters of holes or bumps! Luckily, if you run into anything you find too disturbing or find yourself needing to make a quick escape away from a certain Cenobite, you can either turn your Flashlight off (R3) and hope the problem goes away… or make a quick 180 degree turn (Left Stick + L3) and run for your life!  If you’ve made it this far into the blog, congratulations! You might be exactly the type of person who will enjoy exploring that which Clive Barker’s Hellraiser: Revival has to offer. But I’m not one to pass judgment – Leviathan is the ultimate decider. Will you be worthy? We’ll find out on October 8 when Hellraiser: Revival launches both digitally and on physical media.

Title: Fallout 5 is in preproduction alongside The Elder Scrolls 6's development, while Fallout 3 and Fallout: New Vegas remasters are on the way, Bethesda confirm Date: Fri, 17 Jul 2026 14:40:45 +0000 Link: https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/fallout-5-is-in-preproduction-alongside-the-elder-scrolls-6s-development-while-fallout-3-and-fallout-new-vegas-remasters-are-on-the-way-bethesda-confirm Following Microsoft's mass layoffs, Bethesda have clearly been told to be a bit more active in communicating exactly what they've got in the works. Cue a big blog post announcing that Fallout 5's in preproduction alongside the studio's main focus, The Elder Scrolls 6, with both being assembled on a version of the Creation engine put together following Starfield's launch. Fallout 3 and Fallout: New Vegas remasters have also been confirmed to be on the way, though with no concrete release dates as of yet. Read more

Title: "I'm saying this on camera and millions of people will believe it": How Suzerain Stories: The Neutral Lens lets you shape the news Date: Fri, 17 Jul 2026 14:06:09 +0000 Link: https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/im-saying-this-on-camera-and-millions-of-people-will-believe-it-how-suzerain-stories-the-neutral-lens-lets-you-shape-the-news The original Suzerain, a political strategy game presented as a visual novel, cast you in the role of Anton Rayne, the newly elected President of fictional country Sordland. You had to tackle political turmoil as the leader of a country coming out of years of authoritarian rule, while also dealing with an economic crisis, and threats from the powerful nations neighbouring your borders. In the Kingdom of Rizia DLC, you left elected politics behind and, instead, sat in the inherited throne as King Romus Toras. Though your absolute power was tempered by anti-monarchists, breakaway states, and corrupt vassals. The stakes in new DLC Suzerain Stories: The Neutral Lens are significantly smaller. You are just a journalist, Ilias Moris, the anchor on international news program The Neutral Lens. The decisions you make don't restrict trade in ports, pass laws that limit freedoms, or send citizens to war. Instead you're picking what question to ask in an interview or where to send your reporters for a scoop. But how much impact decisions the press can make on the world is exactly the point. Read more

Title: "I would fight it tooth and nail": The Sims artist would challenge any mandate to reduce diversity after EA Saudi buyout Date: Fri, 17 Jul 2026 11:50:00 +0000 Link: https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/i-would-fight-it-tooth-and-nail-the-sims-artist-would-challenge-any-mandate-to-reduce-diversity-after-ea-saudi-buyout Answering concerns that The Sims team may face pressure to reduce support for diversity following the Saudi Arabian-backed buyout of EA, senior character artist Jess Hyland says she's not "heard anything" about such a mandate and, if one were introduced, she "would fight it tooth and nail." Read more

Title: Unions accuse Microsoft of having "unlawfully fired people" in unfair labor practice complaints filed over Xbox layoffs Date: Fri, 17 Jul 2026 10:46:43 +0000 Link: https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/unions-accuse-microsoft-of-having-unlawfully-fired-people-in-unfair-labor-practice-complaints-filed-over-xbox-layoffs The Communications Workers of America (CWA) union and their Canadian offshoot CWA Canada have filed unfair labour practice complaints against Microsoft, accusing the company of having mishandled the recent mass layoffs at Xbox. Read more

Title: "Id Tech is there, the Doom team is here": Doom: The Dark Ages director pushes back against idea studio have been "nerfed into the ground" by Xbox layoffs Date: Fri, 17 Jul 2026 09:28:08 +0000 Link: https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/id-tech-is-there-the-doom-team-is-here-doom-the-dark-ages-director-pushes-back-against-idea-studio-have-been-nerfed-into-the-ground-by-xbox-layoffs While reports about Microsoft's mass layoffs have painted a devastating picture, the company and affected studios like Doom developers Id Software have been publicly trying to reassure players that the cuts aren't the end of the world. Doom: The Dark Ages director Hugo Martin has stuck to that line while acknowledging the layoffs during on official livestream of the game's Revelations DLC, which came out the same week 136 Id workers were shown the door. Read more