Title: Saros Dev Wants To Mimic FromSoftware’s Dark Souls Journey: ‘We Will Keep Educating The Market That These Are The Coolest Games You Can Play’ Date: Tue, 16 Jun 2026 16:20:41 +0000 Link: https://kotaku.com/saros-housemarque-returnal-new-content-dlc-fromsoftware-2000707113 Housemarque wants to keep making hard games like Returnal

Title: Airships, Fresh FITS, And Queen’s Blood: 7 Things We Learned about Final Fantasy VII Revelation Date: Tue, 16 Jun 2026 16:00:25 +0000 Link: https://kotaku.com/airships-fresh-fits-and-queens-blood-7-things-we-learned-about-final-fantasy-vii-revelation-2000707110 It all comes to an end with the last game in the epic retelling of Final Fantasy VII

Title: Nintendo Finally Did It: The eShop On Switch Isn’t A Slow, Horrible Mess Anymore Date: Tue, 16 Jun 2026 15:17:35 +0000 Link: https://kotaku.com/nintendo-finally-did-it-the-eshop-on-switch-isnt-a-slow-horrible-mess-anymore-2000707097 The eShop on the original Switch now supports dark mode, too

Title: Forza Horizon 6 Devs Delete Stolen Cash After Players Discover Easy Exploit For Earning 20 Million Credits In Minutes Date: Tue, 16 Jun 2026 14:22:19 +0000 Link: https://kotaku.com/forza-horizon-6-devs-delete-stolen-cash-after-players-discover-easy-exploit-for-earning-20-million-credits-in-minutes-2000707080 But hey, at least we all get a new free car, right?

Title: The Elder Scrolls Online Devs Talk About Moving To Seasons, The Thieves Guild, And Player Trust: ‘It’s Not Won Or Earned With A Single Act, And Yet It’s Easily Broken And Lost’ Date: Tue, 16 Jun 2026 13:45:20 +0000 Link: https://kotaku.com/the-elder-scrolls-online-devs-talk-about-moving-to-seasons-the-thieves-guild-and-player-trust-its-not-won-or-earned-with-a-single-act-and-yet-its-easily-broken-and-lost-2000707074 The Thieves Guild is back in ESO for the first time in 11 years

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: Sony Files Patent Application For Controller With Buttons That Harden Around Your Finger Date: Tue, 16 Jun 2026 16:06:23 +0000 Link: https://www.gamespot.com/articles/sony-files-patent-application-for-controller-with-buttons-that-harden-around-your-finger/ As we creep closer to another generation of PlayStation consoles, Sony is exploring potential additions to its controllers that could set it apart in a similar way to the DualSense with the PlayStation 5. According to a new patent, that could include buttons that harden, or soften, according to what is happening on screen. The patent application, which was filed in November 2024 with the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) and published in May earlier this year (and found by Cheat Happens), details several different ways that buttons on a controller can have their physical properties changed. In one, the controller makes use a magneto-viscoelastic elastomer that alters how much force is required to push a button based on surrounding magnets. Another approach includes utilising fluid-filled membranes for the same effect, but you can probably imagine why this might not be a great idea for a controller's longevity. One design showing a button harden around a player's finger. The patent goes on to describe an alternative button effect where a player's finger can sink into it, before it hardens up around the finger afterwards. This is probably the strangest of the solutions, but could be used to simulate several scenarios where your character is stuck and requires more force to move or release. Whether you want your controller biting you is entirely subjective, however. Experiments like these are what ultimately led to the current DualSense controller, which makes good use of adaptive triggers to simulate various context-sensitive actions, such as alternative fire modes in Saros or the tension of a web swing in Spider-Man 2. With Sony expected to release a new PlayStation in either 2028 or 2029, patents such as these could give an indication of what might be included in the eventual DualSense successor. But, like several patents before it, its filing does not in any way mean that Sony will follow through with its designs.

Title: Arc Raiders Trinkets Guide – Rarity And Selling Prices Date: Thu, 06 Nov 2025 00:00:00 +0000 Link: https://www.gamespot.com/articles/arc-raiders-trinkets-guide-rarity-and-selling-prices/1100-6535979/ Arc Raiders is all about making the most of every run as you amass a backpack full of loot and try to make it back to Speranza in one piece. And while the majority of what you find while scavenging topside will be useful materials and weapons, you'll also occasionally come across items that are designed to be sold for some extra cash. These items, known as trinkets, are designated by a small diamond symbol on their icons to indicate that they can be sold for profit. But they're not all created equally. Trinkets come in four rarities: Common (White), Uncommon (Green), Rare (Blue), and Epic (Purple). While there is occasionally variation between selling prices even among trinkets of the same rarity, these identifiers help to give you an idea of whether you've stumbled upon something truly special or not, with higher-tier items typically bringing in a bigger chunk of change. In addition to being a way to rake in more money, a few trinkets also have uses back in Speranza. Whether it's an item a trader is seeking for a quest or a material to aid in upgrading Scrappy, you'll want to be certain you don't sell something you're going to need later. We've compiled all of the trinkets in Arc Raiders alongside their rarity, selling price, and information about whether you need them for a quest. There are certain to be additional trinkets added down the line, too, so we'll be sure to update this when that time comes. All trinkets and prices in Arc Raiders Here is a list of every trinket currently available in Arc Raiders sorted by selling price. Please also note that it lists whether or not you'll want to hang on to it to complete a quest or upgrade. TrinketRarityPriceUseBurnt-Out CandlesCommon$640N/AFaded PhotographCommon$640Lance's Tea Party (x2), makes noise when thrownRubber DuckCommon$1,000Lance's Tea Party (x2)Train ModelCommon$1,000N/ABloated Tuna CanCommon$1,000Restores staminaTorn BookCommon$1,000N/ACat BedUncommon$1,000Scrappy Upgrade Tier 4 (x1)Coffee PotCommon$1,000N/AExpired PastaCommon$1,000Restores healthEmpty Wine BottleCommon$1,000Needed to craft Agave JuiceWind Sprite Model ShipCommon$1,000N/ATwilight Compass Model ShipUncommon$1,000N/AGentle DuckUncommon$1,000N/ATropical DuckUncommon$1,000N/ASextantUncommon$2,000N/ADart BoardUncommon$2,000N/AAlien DuckRare$2,000N/AFilm ReelRare$2,000Movie Night (x1)Air FreshenerUncommon$2,000Needed to craft FlamethrowerVintage Steering WheelUncommon$2,000N/APainted BoxCommon$2,000N/ALight BulbUncommon$2,000N/APoster of Natural WondersUncommon$2,000N/AVery Comfortable PillowUncommon$2,000Scrappy Upgrade Tier 5 (x3)PotteryUncommon$2,000N/ARosaryRare$2,000N/AMusic AlbumRare$3,000N/ASilver Teaspoon SetRare$3,000N/AEquatorial SundialRare$3,000N/AFine WristwatchRare$3,000N/AStatuetteRare$3,000N/AVaseRare$3,000N/AVelocity Model ShipRare$3,000N/ATellurionEpic$3,000N/AMusic BoxRare$5,000N/ARed Coral JewelryRare$5,000N/APlaying CardsRare$5,000N/ADoodly DuckEpic$6,000N/AFlashy DuckEpic$6,000N/AColorful ShoesEpic$7,000N/AFamiliar DuckEpic$7,000N/ABreathtaking Snow GlobeEpic$7,000N/ASorena Dorata Model ShipEpic$7,000N/ALance's Mixtape (5th Edition)Epic$10,000N/ALeviathan's Crown Model ShipLegendary$10,000N/AElephant ObeliskLegendary$10,000N/A That's every trinket in Arc Raiders, so get out there and start looting so you can build up your savings. For more info on this extraction shooter, check out our full Arc Raiders quest list. Best Arc Raiders Skills To Unlock First View Images

Title: All Upcoming Game Pass Titles In 2026 And Beyond Date: Wed, 29 Oct 2025 11:22:00 +0000 Link: https://www.gamespot.com/articles/upcoming-game-pass-titles/1100-6534406/ There are more ways than ever for consumers to get their hands on video games, but Xbox Game Pass remains one of the most popular methods. Game Pass is one of the most successful video game subscription services on the market, and that doesn't appear to be changing anytime soon. The service boasts a library of hundreds of games that players immediately gain access to upon becoming a subscriber. However, Game Pass is continually adding more games all the time, growing the library little by little. Whether you're a current Game Pass subscriber or someone interested in subscribing to the service, you'll likely want to know what future games are arriving in the library. As of right now, several games have official release dates for Game Pass, while other games are confirmed for the service but don't have a concrete launch date yet. Below, you can see a list of every upcoming Game Pass title we know of in May 2026 and the months beyond. In This Article JuneDenshattack!Call of Duty: VanguardEA Sports FC 26Shift at MidnightAbyssusAge of Empires Mobile: PC EditionVapor World: Over The MindRV There Yet?JulyTony Hawk's Pro Skater 3 + 4Winds of Arcana: RuinationAscend to ZeroAugustBeast of ReincarnationGrave Seasons2026ArmatusAt Fate's EndEcho Generation 2ErosionFableHalo: Campaign EvolvedPersona 4 RevivalResonance: A Plague Tale LegacyOutboundSubnautica 2Freestyle Football 2Mistfall HunterSuper Meat Boy 3DSpeedrunners 2: King of SpeedThere Are No Ghosts At The GrandSnap & GrabTropico 7Vampire CrawlersWildekinBeastroSopaGears of War: E-DayDead Static DriveMixtapeRoutineTanuki: Pon's SummerWitchbrookUnknownAbyssusArk 2ArmatusAt Fate's EndAwaysisBluey's Happy SnapsBuckshot RouletteBushidenClockwork RevolutionCrowswornDarkwood 2Deep Dish DungeonEcho WeaverForever AgoHarmonium The MusicalMaraudersNirvana NoirPersona 4 RevivalRaji: KaliyugaResonance: A Plague Tale LegacySledding GameSleight of HandState of Decay 3Vapor World: Over The MindWay to the Woods June Denshattack! Developer: Undercoders Game Pass Release Date: June 17, 2026 Platforms: Xbox Series X|S, PC, Cloud Game Pass Tiers: Ultimate, PC Call of Duty: Vanguard Developer: Treyarch Game Pass Release Date: June 17, 2026 Platforms: Series X|S, PC, Cloud Game Pass Tiers: Ultimate, PC, Premium EA Sports FC 26 Developer: EA Game Pass Release Date: June 18, 2026 Platforms: Series X|S, PC, Cloud Game Pass Tiers: Ultimate, PC Shift at Midnight Developer: Bun Muen Game Pass Release Date: June 17, 2026 Platforms: Series X|S, PC, Cloud Game Pass Tiers: Ultimate, PC Abyssus Developer: DoubleMoose Games Game Pass Release Date: June 25, 2026 Platforms: Series X|S, PC, Cloud Game Pass Tiers: Ultimate, PC Age of Empires Mobile: PC Edition Developer: TiMi Studio Group, World's Edge Game Pass Release Date: June 23, 2026 Platforms: PC Game Pass Tiers: Ultimate, PC Vapor World: Over The Mind Developer: Alive Inc Game Pass Release Date: June 2026 TBD Platforms: Series X|S, PC, Cloud Game Pass Tiers: Ultimate, PC RV There Yet? Developer: Nuggets Entertainment Game Pass Release Date: June 30, 2026 Platforms: Series X|S, PC, Cloud Game Pass Tiers: Ultimate, PC, Premium July Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3 + 4 Developer: Iron Galaxy Game Pass Release Date: July 2, 2026 Platforms: Series X|S, PC, Cloud Game Pass Tiers: Premium (Already on Ultimate and PC) Winds of Arcana: Ruination Developer: Brewed Games Game Pass Release Date: July 6, 2026 Platforms: Series X|S, PC, Cloud, Handheld Game Pass Tiers: Ultimate, PC, Premium Ascend to Zero Developer: Flyway Games Game Pass Release Date: July 13, 2026 Platforms: Xbox Series X|S, PC August Beast of Reincarnation Developer: Game Freak Game Pass Release Date: August 4, 2026 Platforms: Xbox Series X|S, PC Grave Seasons Developer: Perfect Garbage Game Pass Release Date: August 14, 2026 Platforms: PC 2026 Armatus Developer: Counterplay Games Game Pass Release Date: TBD Platforms: Xbox Series X|S, PC, Cloud At Fate's End Developer: Thunder Lotus Games Game Pass Release Date: TBD Platforms: Xbox Series X|S, PC Echo Generation 2 Developer: Cococucumber Game Pass Release Date: TBD Platforms: Xbox Series X|S, PC, Cloud Erosion Developer: Plot Twist Game Pass Release Date: Q2 2026 Platforms: Xbox Series X|S, PC, Cloud Fable Developer: Playground Games Game Pass Release Date: Fall 2026 Platforms: Xbox Series X|S, PC Halo: Campaign Evolved Developer: Halo Studios Game Pass Release Date: TBD Platforms: Xbox Series X|S, PC Persona 4 Revival Developer: Atlus Game Pass Release Date: TBD Platforms: PS5, Xbox Series X|S, PC Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy Developer: Asobo Studio Game Pass Release Date: TBD Platforms: PS5, Xbox Series X|S, PC Outbound Developer: Asobo Studio Game Pass Release Date: TBD Platforms: PS5, Xbox Series X|S, PC Subnautica 2 Developer: Unknown Worlds Entertainment Game Pass Release Date: TBD Platforms: Xbox Series X|S, PC Freestyle Football 2 Developer: WOORE Game Pass Release Date: TBD Platforms: PS5, Xbox Series X|S, PC Mistfall Hunter Developer: Bellring Games Game Pass Release Date: July 2026 Platforms: PC Super Meat Boy 3D Developer: Sluggerfly Game Pass Release Date: TBD Platforms: PC Speedrunners 2: King of Speed Developer: Fair Play Labs Game Pass Release Date: July 2026 Platforms: PC There Are No Ghosts At The Grand Developer: Friday Sundae Game Pass Release Date: TBD Platforms: Xbox Series X|S, PC Snap & Grab Developer: No Goblin Game Pass Release Date: TBD Platforms: PS5, Xbox Series X|S, PC Tropico 7 Developer: Gaming Minds Studios Game Pass Release Date: TBD Platforms: PC Vampire Crawlers Developer: Poncle Game Pass Release Date: TBD Platforms: Xbox Series X|S, PC, Cloud Wildekin Developer: Cute Newt Game Pass Release Date: TBD Platforms: PC Beastro Developer: Timberline Studio Game Pass Release Date: TBD Platforms: PC Sopa Developer: StudioBando Game Pass Release Date: TBD Platforms: PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, PC, Nintendo Switch Gears of War: E-Day Developer: The Coalition Game Pass Release Date: TBD Platforms: Xbox Series X|S, PC Dead Static Drive Developer: Reuben Games Game Pass Release Date: TBD Platforms: Xbox One, PC Mixtape Developer: Beethoven and Dinosaur Game Pass Release Date: TBD Platforms: PS5, Xbox Series X|S, PC Routine Developer: Lunar Software Game Pass Release Date: TBD Platforms: Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, PC Tanuki: Pon's Summer Developer: Denkiworks Game Pass Release Date: TBD Platforms: Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, PC, Nintendo Switch Witchbrook Developer: Chucklefish Game Pass Release Date: TBD Platforms: PC Unknown Abyssus Developer: DoubleMoose Games Game Pass Release Date: TBD Platforms: PC Ark 2 Developer: Studio Wildcard Game Pass Release Date: TBD Platforms: TBD Armatus Developer: Counter Play Games Game Pass Release Date: TBD Platforms: PC At Fate's End Developer: Thunder Lotus Game Pass Release Date: TBD Platforms: PC Awaysis Developer: 17-Bit Game Pass Release Date: TBD Platforms: PC, Xbox Series X|S Bluey's Happy Snaps Developer: Gameloft Game Pass Release Date: TBD Platforms: PC Buckshot Roulette Developer: Mike Klubnika Game Pass Release Date: TBD Platforms: PS5, Xbox Series X|S, PC Bushiden Developer: Pixel Arc Studios Game Pass Release Date: TBD Platforms: PS4, Xbox One, PC, Nintendo Switch Clockwork Revolution Developer: InXile Entertainment Game Pass Release Date: TBD Platforms: Xbox Series X|S, PC Crowsworn Developer: Mongoose Rodeo Game Pass Release Date: TBD Platforms: Xbox Series X|S, PC Darkwood 2 Developer: Ice-Pick Lodge Game Pass Release Date: TBD Platforms: PC Deep Dish Dungeon Developer: Behold Studios Game Pass Release Date: TBD Platforms: PC Echo Weaver Developer: Moonlight Kids Game Pass Release Date: TBD Platforms: PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, PC Forever Ago Developer: Third Shift Game Pass Release Date: TBD Platforms: PC Harmonium The Musical Developer: The Odd Gentlemen Game Pass Release Date: TBD Platforms: Xbox Series X|S, PC Marauders Developer: Small Impact Games Game Pass Release Date: TBD Platforms: TBD Nirvana Noir Developer: Feral Cat Den Game Pass Release Date: TBD Platforms: TBD Persona 4 Revival Developer: Atlus Game Pass Release Date: TBD Platforms: TBD Raji: Kaliyuga Developer: Nodding Heads Games Game Pass Release Date: TBD Platforms: Xbox Series X|S, PC, Cloud Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy Developer: Asobo Studio Game Pass Release Date: TBD Platforms: PC Sledding Game Developer: The Sledding Corporation Game Pass Release Date: TBD Platforms: TBD Sleight of Hand Developer: RiffRaff Games Game Pass Release Date: TBD Platforms: Xbox Series X|S, PC State of Decay 3 Developer: Undead Labs Game Pass Release Date: TBD Platforms: Xbox Series X|S, PC Vapor World: Over The Mind Developer: ALIVE Inc. Game Pass Release Date: TBD Platforms: PC Way to the Woods Developer: One Pixel Dog Game Pass Release Date: TBD Platforms: TBD The Best Xbox Game Pass Games In 2026 View Images

Title: Upcoming Xbox Exclusives Are Being Sent Out To Die, Analyst Says; Xbox Pushes Back Date: Tue, 16 Jun 2026 15:09:49 +0000 Link: https://www.gamespot.com/articles/upcoming-xbox-exclusives-are-being-sent-out-to-die-analyst-says-xbox-pushes-back/ Xbox's chief strategy officer has pushed back against claims that Microsoft could "reverse course" and alter its stance on exclusive games. At the same time, analyst Rhys Elliott of Anlinea Analytics tells GameSpot that Gears of War: E-Day and Clockwork Revolution are being sent out to die on purpose. Matthew Ball, who joined Xbox earlier this year, said the rumors saying Microsoft might "reverse course" are false. Gears of War: E-Day and Clockwork Revolution "will stay exclusive," he said, adding that there are "no conversations and have been no conversations to 'reverse course.'" Not only is Microsoft not changing its stance on exclusives, Ball reiterated that Microsoft plans to build on this and release "signature exclusives ... every year." E-Day and Clockwork Revolution are not timed exclusives for Xbox, but full exclusives, Microsoft has said. The company said the same thing about Starfield, though, and it later came to PlayStation 5. "Sacrificial Lambs" Elliott told GameSpot that Microsoft will never succeed in the console space and promising fans exclusive games to help drive console sales is not going to make a difference. Gears of War: E-Day and Clockwork Revolution are basically being sent out to die, he said. "Console as we know it is over for Xbox--and has been for a while. There’s no turning that ship. But they still need to pretend to care until they’ve transitioned to pastures where they can return to growth (if they succeed)," he said. "A Gears console exclusive does not shift meaningful numbers of Series X units. Exclusivity as a hardware-driver is over for them, because the install base it would drive simply isn't responsive enough to justify the cost of building hardware at a 5x component premium. And those games are on Steam anyway," he added. Elliott went on to say that Gears of War: E-Day and Clockwork Revolution are "sacrificial lambs for hearts-and-minds, not economics." "Xbox is pulling some games off PlayStation while keeping them on Steam, so they’re still adding to Steam's value proposition while adding almost nothing to their own console's," he said. Elliott went on to say it's plainly obvious that there was a PS5 edition of E-Day in the works, and lots of evidence suggests this is true. Meanwhile, Xbox CEO Asha Sharma's reported decision to pull a Halo trailer from the recent PlayStation State of Play event was "symbolic, relationship-damaging, and revenue-negative" for Xbox, he said. "I’m not sure how worth it the exclusivity change is in the long term--and I expect there to be some backtracking once the revenue numbers come in," Elliott added. "If the data is any guide, the titles that stay Xbox-first or Xbox-only will mostly be the ones a sliver of the PlayStation audience would have bought anyway. So nobody is really losing sleep over that math." Going forward, Elliott said he expects Microsoft to take the same approach it has for years with regards to exclusive games, and that is that Microsoft will pick these on a case-by-case basis. "Which is a polite way of saying symbolic where it's cheap, abandoned where it's expensive," he said. "The spreadsheet wins the argument it always wins" Elliott went on to say that the "tell" from Microsoft that its exclusivity plan is not working will be if the company announces future multiplatform releases for PS5, messaged to players that it was actually a "case-by-case" decision. In reality, though, Elliott said this was "always a hearts-and-minds gesture with a shelf life." Elliott said he expects this to happen at some point over the next year, after the numbers come in and show that the math just does not work. "I'd expect any backtracking to land after a quarter or two of revenue numbers, once the cost of walking away from 90M-plus PS5 owners shows up in a report someone has to present. That's the moment the spreadsheet wins the argument it always wins," he said. Pain ahead According to reports, Microsoft is going to lay off staff and close, or spin off, multiple development studios soon due to Xbox's financial struggles of late. Just recently, Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella talked about how Xbox has been struggling for some time and that it is imperative that Microsoft finds a way to “turn [Xbox] into a sustainable business.” The way Microsoft is apparently going to do this is by making drastic cuts to "reset" the Xbox business. Double Fine, Compulsion Games, Arkane, and Ninja Theory are all currently said to be negotiating with Microsoft to decide their fates. Double Fine reacted to the reports with the sweat smile emoji. https://twitter.com/DoubleFine/status/2066719196944478636 In a blog post announcing what's to come for Xbox in the next 100 days, Xbox CEO Asha Sharma alluded to major changes, and difficult ones. "For some of you, these realities will be surprising and even frustrating to discover," she told staff. "We won’t succeed by hiding hard truths, nor will we succeed by doing the same thing and expecting different results."

Title: How To Complete The Converging Paths Project In Arc Raiders Date: Tue, 16 Jun 2026 15:07:20 +0000 Link: https://www.gamespot.com/articles/how-to-complete-the-converging-paths-project-in-arc-raiders/ Arc Raiders may have moved to semi-annual updates for major new features and maps, but that doesn't mean there aren't still opportunities for projects and events in the meantime. Currently, you can complete the Converging Paths project to earn a variety of useful items, including an otherwise hard-to-find Surge Coil blueprint. Here's everything you need to know about the Converging Paths project and how to complete it. In This Article All Converging Paths project steps and how to complete themStep 1: Secure Safe Passage for the NomadsStep 2: Collect SuppliesStep 3: Procure RelicsStep 4: Create Emergency CachesStep 5: Finish the Cabinet of CuriositiesStep 6: Use Nomad Tactics to Fight ARC All Converging Paths project steps and how to complete them There are six steps to the Convering Paths project, and several of them involve finding new Arc Raiders trinkets that weren't in the game previously. We've made it clear where you can find these new trinkets, though keep in mind these are likely spawn points, not guarantees. Step 1: Secure Safe Passage for the Nomads For this step, you'll need to head to the swamp on Dam Battlegrounds and deal damage to ARC enemies. Deal 1,200 damage to ARC enemies in this area to finish the first step of your quest. In this area, you'll find everything from Wasps and Hornets to larger threats like Rocketeers, so you should have no issues getting this finished up in a round or two. Rewards: Pulse Mine x3, Lure Grenade Trap x3, Raiders Tokens x25 Step 2: Collect Supplies Train Model x3 - Found in Residential or Commercial locations on any map. Vintage Steering Wheel x2 - Found in Residential or Commercial locations on any map. Air Freshener x2 - Found in Mechanical locations on any map. Arc Thermo Lining x9 - Found by killing low and mid-tier ARC enemies, such as Wasps, Fireballs, Comets, Snitches, and beyond. Reward: Smoke Grenade Trap x3, Explosive Mine x3, Raider Coins x25 Step 3: Procure Relics Sextant x4 - Found in Residential or Commercial locations on any map. Equatorial Sundial x3 - Found in Residential or Commercial locations on any map. Metal Brackets x5 - Found in Mechanical locations on any map. Arc Performance Steel x7 - Found by killing high-tier ARC enemies, such as Leapers, Bastions, Bombardiers, and beyond. Rewards: Blaze Grenade Trap x3, Jolt Mine x3, Rascal II x1, Raider Coins x50 Step 4: Create Emergency Caches Tellurion x3 - Found in Residential or Commercial locations on any map. Elephant Obelisk x1 - Found in Residential or Commercial locations on any map. Light Bulb x6 - Found in Electrical locations or inside car hoods on any map. Arc Coolant x9 - Found by killing mid-tier ARC enemies, such as Fireballs, Sentinels, Comets, and beyond. Rewards: Surge Coil x3, Blaze Grenade Trap x3, Explosive Mine x3, Raider Coins x50 Step 5: Finish the Cabinet of Curiosities Colorful Shoes (Rare) x6 - Found in Residential or Commercial locations on any map. Colorful Shoes (Epic) x3 - Found in Residential or Commercial locations on any map. Colorful Shoes (Legendary) x2 - Found in Residential or Commercial locations on any map. Arc Synthetic Resin x10 - Found by killing high-tier ARC, such as Leapers, Bastions, Bombardiers, and beyond. Rewards: Combat MK.3 (Flanking) x1, Photoelectric Cloak x1, Bobcat II x1, Raider Coins x50 Step 6: Use Nomad Tactics to Fight ARC For this step, you'll need to deal damage to ARC enemies using mines or Blade Grenade Traps, Pulse Mines, Jolt Mines, Explosive Mines, or Surge Coils. Given that you received so many of these during the other steps of the project, this should be relatively easy to complete. Rewards: Sextant Backpack Charm, Red Black Saltwalker Outfit Color, Raider Coins x100, Surge Coil Blueprint Arc Raiders is available now on PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC. 9 Best Games Like Arc Raiders View Images

Title: Shrek 5 trailer reveals 2027 release date and on-going Disney feud Date: Tue, 16 Jun 2026 16:13:54 GMT Link: https://www.polygon.com/shrek-5-trailer-updates-its-attacks-on-disney/ Regardless of how you feel about sequels, it's hard not to get excited about another Shrek movie when you hear Smash Mouth’s “All Star” playing. While Shrek 5 had been rumored for years, it was only in 2024 that we got solid confirmation. Two years later, an official teaser trailer is here, with two significant new details: a brand-new release date of 2027 and further evidence that the beef between DreamWorks and Disney is still very much on.

Title: Loki's Tom Hiddleston is a 'time detective' in new Disney Plus show Date: Tue, 16 Jun 2026 16:13:27 GMT Link: https://www.polygon.com/tom-hiddleston-new-time-travel-disney-plus-show-loki-reunion/ Loki’s Tom Hiddleston and executive producer Kevin R. Wright are reuniting for a new television project, but not the kind you’d probably expect. Basically, it seems that these two have been thinking a lot about the Roman Empire: Pompeii: Out of Time With Tom Hiddleston is a three-part docudrama about how the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 AD destroyed the city of Pompeii. It’s out on Disney Plus and Hulu on July 23 and will premiere on National Geographic on July 22.

Title: Review: Toy Story 5 miraculously returns the series to Pixar's golden age Date: Tue, 16 Jun 2026 16:00:21 GMT Link: https://www.polygon.com/toy-story-5-review/ When I left the theater after seeing Toy Story 4 in 2019, I wasn’t just disappointed with the movie, I honestly felt betrayed. As silly as it sounds, I felt betrayed by Bonnie for neglecting to take care of Woody the way she promised Andy she would at the end of Toy Story3. I felt betrayed by Woody for abandoning his friends to go off with Bo Peep, seemingly forever. Most of all I felt betrayed by Pixar for shortchanging nearly all of its longstanding Toy Story characters for one more cashgrab, especially after Toy Story 3 already provided the perfect ending to the franchise.

Title: Steam game made in 2 months by 1 dev earns $10 million in days Date: Tue, 16 Jun 2026 15:52:30 GMT Link: https://www.polygon.com/steam-meccha-chameleon-sales-price-lemorion-1224/ It's a well-known fact that video games, especially big-budget productions, can take years of development time before they're ready for the spotlight. That is, unless we're talking about Valve's PC platform Steam. On Steam, a $69.99 video game with a marketing budget in the millions can go toe to toe with a jokey game that costs less than a cup of coffee — and lose. This month, a humble "friendslop" game called Meccha Chameleon is once again proving that, on Steam, anything goes.

Title: Iron Fist star Jessica Henwick hopes to play Colleen Wing again in Daredevil: Born Again Date: Tue, 16 Jun 2026 15:49:43 GMT Link: https://www.polygon.com/iron-fist-silo-interview/ Daredevil: Born Againhas become a reunion for the stars of Marvel’s Netflix shows. Jessica Jones (Krysten Ritter) appeared in season 2, while Luke Cage (Mike Colter) also got a brief cameo. Both actors and Iron Fist (Finn Jones) were also spotted during filming of season 3 in New York, suggesting a full-blown Defenders crossover is in the works. Now, another star from the Netflix-Marvel era is hoping that they’ll also be returning to the Marvel Cinematic Universe.

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

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

Title: Forecast: Fun Ahead — 18 Games Join in June to Stream on GeForce NOW Date: Thu, 04 Jun 2026 13:00:27 +0000 Link: https://blogs.nvidia.com/blog/geforce-now-thursday-june-2026-games-list/ June’s forecast with GeForce NOW: 100% chance of gaming. GeForce NOW is lining up new adventures for the month, from big-name blockbusters to quirky indies ready for the spotlight. Members can dive into fresh worlds, squad up in new playlists and discover “just one more run” favorites — all streaming from the cloud, no downloads or upgrades required.  Eighteen games are coming this month, starting with the 10 games arriving this week with the highly requested Neverness to Everness.  A World Beyond City limits end where reality bends. Step into a surreal, supernatural open world in NTE: Neverness to Everness from Hota Studio. Reality bends, streets twist into impossible angles and the uncanny waits around every corner. Play as an anomaly hunter drawn into a strange metropolis alive with anomalies, cosmic oddities and dreamlike encounters. Explore the city’s districts at street level or from impossible heights, uncovering secrets, side stories and hidden paths woven through the tangled skyline. Combat and exploration blend together as players move between quiet, eerie spaces and sudden bursts of action.  Every alleyway and rooftop hides something strange and new, from bizarre characters to otherworldly phenomena that reshape the environment in unexpected ways. Streaming with GeForce NOW lets the game’s distinctive art direction and atmospheric lighting shine, keeping the city’s moody glow, deep shadows and supernatural effects crisp and sharp.  Whether wandering its streets on a big screen or checking in from a laptop, NTE: Neverness to Everness stays fluid and immersive — powered by the cloud. June Games Juicing Up the Cloud A legend returns. Return to the Valley of Mines in Gothic 1 Remake, a faithful rebuild of the original experience that expands the world with more detailed questlines, additional nonplayer character routines and reactions, new traversal abilities and a fully modernized combat system. Step into the role of the Nameless Hero and explore a dangerous prison colony filled with rival factions, ancient magic, deadly creatures and choices that shape the journey ahead.  Whether revisiting a classic or discovering it for the first time, GeForce NOW makes it easy to jump into the adventure instantly across nearly any device, no downloads required. Check out what all is available this week: Jurassic World Evolution 3 (New release on Xbox, available on Game Pass) Fatekeeper (New release on Steam, available June 2) House Flipper Remastered Collection (New release on Steam, available June 4) Pro Cycling Manager 26 (New release on Steam, available June 4) GOALS (New release on Steam, available June 4) Gothic 1 Remake (New release on Steam, available June 5) NTE: Neverness to Everness (Launcher) The Outer Worlds: Spacer’s Choice Edition (Steam and Xbox, available on Game Pass) Tomb Raider I-III Remastered (Epic Games Store) XCOM: Enemy Unknown (Steam) And look forward to the games coming throughout the month: STARSEEKER: Astroneer Expeditions (New release on Steam, June 11) SpaceCraft (New release on Steam, June 11) Denshattack! (New release on Steam and Xbox, available on Game Pass, June 17) The Adventures of Elliot: The Millennium Tales (New release on Steam, June 18) Dark Scrolls (New release on Steam, June 22) Monopoly: Star Wars Heroes vs. Villains (New release on Steam and Ubisoft, June 30) Farever (Steam) FATAL FURY: City of the Wolves (Steam)  More From May In addition to the 16 games announced last month, 18 more joined the GeForce NOW library: Alchemy Factory (Steam) Battlestar Galactica: Scattered Hopes (Steam) Blades of Fire (Steam) BeamNG.drive (Epic Games Store) Directive 8020 (Steam) Disco Elysium (Xbox, available on Game Pass) Oddsparks: An Automation Adventure (Epic Games Store) Ostranauts (Steam) Planet Coaster 2 (Epic Games Store) PowerWash Simulator 2 (Xbox, available on Game Pass) Resident Evil Requiem Demo (Steam) Romestead (Steam) SPLITGATE: Arena Reloaded (Xbox, available on Game Pass) Subnautica 2 (Steam, Epic Games Store and Xbox, available on Game Pass) Sunderfolk (Epic Games Store) TerraTech Legion (Steam and Xbox, available on Game Pass) Warhammer 40,000: Mechanicus II (Steam) World of Tanks: HEAT (Steam) What are you planning to play this weekend? Let us know X or in the comments below.

Title: The Name’s Gaming … Cloud Gaming: ‘007 First Light’ Launches on GeForce NOW Date: Thu, 28 May 2026 13:00:37 +0000 Link: https://blogs.nvidia.com/blog/geforce-now-thursday-007-first-light-launch/ License to stream, shaken and stirred. GeForce NOW is dialing up the espionage with the launch of 007 First Light, letting members slip into James Bond’s reimagined origin story from almost any device — no tux or preloads required.  For a limited time, the game is included with the purchase of a 12‑month GeForce NOW Ultimate membership, letting members lock in Bond’s next mission and a year of top-tier cloud gaming in one shot. And for those stepping into the role, the look comes with it. Daring Elite Outfit, a signature look capturing the spirit of a rising agent, is now available for Ultimate members — equal parts discipline, ambition and edge. And catch Capcom’s Resident Evil Requiem demo in the cloud — catch an early portion of the game and discover its two sides: terrifying survival horror with Grace Ashcroft, and pulse-pounding action with Leon S. Kennedy This GFN Thursday also brings eight new games to the cloud, expanding the library with even more ways to play across genres. Mission Assigned First light, first mission. The mission begins before the legend. 007 First Light puts players in the shoes of James Bond at the dawn of his career, when instincts are sharp, rules are flexible and every decision shapes the agent he’s destined to become. This is a Bond who’s still earning his “00” — unpolished, dangerous and learning when to trust a plan and when to improvise under fire. A cinematic spy thriller unfolds with high-stakes infiltration, tense encounters and stylish set pieces. One moment brings thrills working undercover at an opulent event — the next, white‑knuckle chases and close‑quarters confrontations where timing and composure are everything. Approaches to each mission — quiet and calculated, bold and aggressive, or something in between — define Bond’s path and the allies and enemies that cross it. Stream it all with GeForce RTX 50 Series GPU power in the cloud, with up to 5K high dynamic range and cinematic-quality streaming for Ultimate members. Experience Bond’s origin story in razor-sharp detail across devices — no high-end PC required. Keep It Daring Tailored. Tactical. Dangerously sharp. Looks speak first. A new 007 First Light reward drops today on GeForce NOW, delivering Ultimate members a refined,  unmistakably bold way to step into the world of espionage. The Daring Elite Outfit blends calculated precision with effortless style — the kind that turns heads before the mission even begins. Sleek, confident and just a little dangerous, it’s built for agents who understand that presence is a part of the playbook. All rewards are available starting now through Saturday, June 27, or while supplies last. To claim, log in to a GeForce NOW account, head to the rewards section in the account portal and redeem. Keep It Heated Time to get heated. Armored battles get hero-driven in Wargaming’s free-to-play, player vs. player vehicle shooter, World of Tanks: HEAT, now streaming on GeForce NOW. World of Tanks: HEAT is the franchise’s first hero-driven tank action game, where powerful Agents and their experimental machines shape every fight. Fast-paced 5v5 and 10v10 matches erupt into high-velocity brawls as hero-enhanced tanks trade explosive bursts, clutch escapes and momentum-shifting abilities. Each Agent brings a unique tool kit and vehicle lineup, layering team roles and synergy on top of sharp aim and smart positioning. It’s classic steel-on-steel combat with a hero-shooter twist, now available in the cloud. The next match is always just a quick deployment away on GeForce NOW. Keep It Playing Community stories take the spotlight this week as an Ultimate member on Reddit shares a heartfelt note about what GeForce NOW means to daily gaming. In addition, members can look for the following: Romestead (New release on Steam, May 26) World of Tanks: HEAT (New release on Steam, May 26) 007 First Light (New release on Steam, Epic Games Store and Xbox, available on the Microsoft store, May 26) Starminer (New release on Steam, May 27) Resident Evil Requiem Demo (New release on Steam, May 27) Alchemy Factory (Steam) BeamNG.drive (Epic Games Store) Ostranauts (Steam) What are you planning to play this weekend? Let us know on X or in the comments below. nvidia geforce now delivers such flawless performance, it is possible to exert dominance upon the squad ‘w/ absolute precision & @ ease' ♡ more about @nvidiagfn @ https://t.co/pFHAv1zXRS https://t.co/q67SOJNpbO #nvidiapartner #geforcenow pic.twitter.com/NsiK3FIX6v — airie (@airiesummer) May 22, 2026

Title: License to Stream: ‘007 First Light’ Coming to GeForce NOW With an Ultimate Bundle Date: Thu, 21 May 2026 13:00:22 +0000 Link: https://blogs.nvidia.com/blog/geforce-now-thursday-007-first-light-ultimate-bundle/ The mission begins now. GeForce NOW is dialing up the action with a blockbuster mix of spy thrills, high-speed racing and member rewards — plus eight new games joining the cloud this week, all ready to stream instantly. Leading the drop: the 007 First Light Ultimate Membership Bundle, which brings a brand-new way to jump into one of the year’s biggest releases and discover James Bond’s reimagined origin story. Rev the engines — the Horizon Festival is calling. Forza Horizon 6 is now available on GeForce NOW — bringing the series’ signature open-world racing and festival energy directly to members, wherever they play. Stream a world built for speed, style and freedom instantly across devices, with no downloads required. Step Into the Cloud of Espionage A license to stream. A mission worth accepting arrives. Starting today through Wednesday, June 10, 007 First Light is included with the purchase of a 12-month GeForce NOW Ultimate membership. Lock it in before the game’s launch, and it’ll be ready to play the moment it goes live on Wednesday, May 27 — no preloads, no waiting, no mission briefings required. This is a new, original take of Bond’s story — before the tux fit perfectly and the martinis got specific. 007 First Light drops players into a sharp, cinematic origin story packed with globe-trotting espionage, close calls and choices that shape how the world’s most famous agent takes form. Expect stealth, spectacle and just enough chaos to keep things interesting. Stream it all with GeForce RTX 50 Series GPU power in the cloud, with up to 5K high dynamic range and cinematic-quality streaming for Ultimate members. It’s high-end PC gaming, minus the high-end PC. Redeeming the mission is simple: After purchase, get the game by going to the “Available to Redeem” section in the account portal, signing in to a Steam account and completing the redemption. The game is for members to keep — and ready to play across devices at launch with GeForce NOW. Welcome to the Festival Engines roar. Crowds surge. The road stretches endlessly forward. Forza Horizon 6 is the ultimate automotive playground — a shared world where racing, exploration and creativity come together. Every road, trail and skyline is designed to be driven, discovered and mastered. Take on a wide range of events, from high-speed street races to off-road expeditions, or drop into live activities happening across the world. Build a garage of iconic cars spanning decades of automotive history, each brought to life with incredible detail and customization. The Horizon Festival is more than competition — it’s a celebration of car culture and music. Seamless online features connect players across events and challenges, making every session feel alive and unpredictable. Powered by the cloud, GeForce NOW delivers the festival in stunning detail. Members experience ultrasmooth performance and vivid environments without needing to wait for installs or upgrading hardware. With technologies like NVIDIA DLSS enhancing performance and visual fidelity, every reflection, speed blur and finish-line sprint hits at full intensity. Community Spotlight Community-created content takes the spotlight this week, as GeForce NOW ambassador Cloud Gaming Battle sits down with Andrew Fear, GeForce NOW product manager director at NVIDIA, to dive into what makes the service tick. The conversation covers how GeForce NOW brings high-performance PC gaming from the cloud to a wide range of devices, giving a closer look at the tech, thinking and passion behind the platform. It’s a conversation that the GFN Reddit community is calling “genuinely inspirational.” In addition, members can look for the following: Forza Horizon 6 (New release on Steam and Xbox, available on Game Pass, May 19) Deep Rock Galactic: Rogue Core (New release on Steam, May 20) Luna Abyss (New release on Steam and Xbox, available on Game Pass, May 21) Warhammer 40,000: Mechanicus II (New release on Steam, May 21) ZERO PARADES: For Dead Spies (New release on Steam, May 21) Splitgate Arena Reloaded (Xbox, Available on Game Pass) Sunderfolk (Epic Games Store) TerraTech Legion (Steam and Xbox, available on Game Pass) What are you planning to play this weekend? Let us know on X or in the comments below. Rev your engines — the Horizon Festival is calling. @ForzaHorizon 6 is now streaming on GeForce NOW – stream a world built for speed in the cloud today. pic.twitter.com/hJuKFT2GZp — NVIDIA GeForce NOW (@NVIDIAGFN) May 19, 2026

Title: The Planet Crafter launches on PS5 July 21 Date: Tue, 16 Jun 2026 13:00:13 +0000 Link: https://blog.playstation.com/2026/06/16/the-planet-crafter-launches-on-ps5-july-21/ Hello! I’m Amélie from Miju Games. We’re so excited for you to finally get to try our survival game The Planet Crafter when it launches on PS5 next month.  Play Video The Planet Crafter is unlike many of the survival games you’ve played in the past. When we were designing it, we sought to make a chill, non-violent survival experience. The Planet Crafter will still challenge you. The player has to carefully manage needs like oxygen, food, and water; especially early in the game, you can push your limits too far and discover that there’s a fatal result to that. But this isn’t a game with jump scares and monsters. There’s nothing to dread behind that boulder or in the depths of that cave. But there is wonder. We’ve made some big worlds for you to explore, and secrets to uncover. The planets and moons you will find are evolving as you start the long journey to terraform them. When you build heat pumps and drill into a planet’s core to raise the atmospheric pressure and temperature, you’ll find that the changes are more than just cosmetic. Maybe a glacier has melted, revealing a new valley you couldn’t access before. When life starts to take root in your world, perhaps you’ll notice trees growing that provide a bridge to a new location. The Planet Crafter is not a violent game, but we promise that it is full of adventure. One point of inspiration for us when creating The Planet Crafter surprises people when we tell them. We’ve always appreciated idle games, and you’ll find some of that DNA in our game. When you build terraforming machines they keep operating as long as your grid has power. You’re always making progress towards that next terraforming milestone. We think that’s a great way of encouraging you to explore. Let the machines do their thing while you go hunt for relics from a lost previous expedition, prospect for rare minerals in the shards of a fallen meteorite, or get acquainted with the new life forms that you’ve introduced into the world. In The Planet Crafter, things are always getting a little better. We can’t wait to see the bases that you and your friends create in single-player or co-op in The Planet Crafter on PlayStation 5. The worlds we’ve created for you to terraform may be stark and desolate when you first arrive. But with a little effort, we hope you will find that they’re warm and inviting places for you to hang out. Good luck out there, and we hope to see you soon in-game.

Title: Assassin’s Creed Shadows’ final update features Animus-bending endgame content Domains Date: Mon, 15 Jun 2026 16:00:36 +0000 Link: https://blog.playstation.com/2026/06/15/assassins-creed-shadows-final-update-features-animus-bending-endgame-content-domains/ Assassin’s Creed Shadows will launch its final update on June 16, featuring a final story quest which sees Naoe and Yasuke face off against a mysterious pair of Templars and includes a few narrative connections to the upcoming Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Resynced. Plus, a whole new endgame feature called Domains will bring new ways for players to test their skills and builds in the ultimate arena. We sat down with Associate Game Director Simon Lemay-Comtois to dig into what Domains is and how it’s designed to break your beloved gear builds. Play Video What is Domains? Simon: Domains is a new Animus-bending activity that remixes some parts of Shadows and puts them into a very different, more fantastical context. It’s basically the final exam for Shadows players who love the RPG elements of the game. It features five maps, known as Domains, and each time you play there will be different modifiers thrown in. You’ll need to switch up your build to suit the map, the challenges, and the modifiers. What kinds of challenges can players expect? Simon: Killing the Daishos in each map will unlock the final boss arena where you will take on one of three corrupted, Animus-altered boss fights, all while dealing with the modifiers. The harder the difficulty, the more modifiers you’ll have to deal with at once, and the more negative modifiers you are likely to get. For example, in the easier challenges maybe you’ll get a health boost, but as you progress the deck becomes stacked against you. We also have Animus Exploits which you can use to nullify some of those modifiers, but if your build and skills aren’t on point, then you’re still going to have a rough time. Are builds unique to Domains? Simon: Builds carry over from the main game and anything you create in Domains will be usable there too, since it uses the same interface. The Animus Exploits can’t be used anywhere else, but equipment that you already have will be accessible in Domains and rewards you get will be accessible in the main game. Although, you might find your existing builds need some tweaking, especially as you get to the higher difficulties. Which modifier is your favorite? Simon: So, there’s one called “Like a Prayer” that creates a circle around you. That circle does damage over time, and breakable objects that end up inside the circle get destroyed: doors, barrels, everything just tearing itself to shreds as you advance through the world. It’s super cool. What rewards can players earn in Domains? Simon: There are a bunch of weapons and equipment that are completely unique to Domains, and you can’t get them any other way than completing the challenges. They’re not for purchase and they’re really a badge of honor for players who meet the challenges. And you won’t want to miss them, especially if you’re a fan of the Assassin’s Creed series. This isn’t a narrative-driven feature, but it does fit within the context of the modern-day, real-world Animus setting. In Domains, you are dealing with a human rather than the AIs you interact with in the main game. MOD is a hacker who breaches the Animus and creates Domains, and if you dig around, ask some questions, and find a few little clues, you will get more context and lore about her and what the future might hold. There’s second-degree knowledge to gain from Domains, even though it’s not a narrative-heavy feature. Is there any map that you think is more challenging than the others? Simon: Oh, they’re all very challenging in different ways. For example, if you’re anxious about limited visual distance, the Whiteout Domain is inspired by the harsh winters of Canada, and it can be somewhat tricky to find your way around. I know Quebec City like the back of my hand, but in a blizzard that all goes out the window. But as you kill more and more Daishos, the weather should react and clear up which is a nice feature I wish I had during those Quebec blizzards. Do you have any advice to help players master Domains? Simon: Don’t sleep on Yasuke – a lot of players have put a ton of time into Naoe, but not so much into Yasuke builds. Sometimes he’s the only valid answer to certain modifiers. The power fantasy of Yasuke maxed out, being able to do everything with all his weapons, is definitely a good strategy for some of those domain runs. Assassin’s Creed Shadows’ final update launches completely free on June 16 on PS5. Make sure to download the latest content to dive into the final chapter of Naoe and Yasuke’s tale and challenge yourself to unlock the exclusive rewards (and associated bragging rights) from Domains.

Title: Share of the Week: Duality Date: Fri, 12 Jun 2026 16:00:26 +0000 Link: https://blog.playstation.com/2026/06/12/share-of-the-week-duality-2/ Last week, we asked players to share Duality using reflections, opposites, or anything that comes in pairs using #PSshare #PSBlog. Here’s are this week’s highlights: Crimsonashtree shares two different Conor’s in Detroit: Become Human ContinuousGojo shares Cal Kestis undercover in Star Wars Jedi: Survivor Mur4dQ shares Mio and Zoe escaping a city in Split Fiction Rorottino shares Sam in a climactic battle in Death Stranding Call_me_xavii shares Atsu and her mother in Ghost of Yōtei Parmindernangla shares Miles and Peter in Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 Search #PSshare #PSBlog on Twitter or Instagram to see more entries to this week’s theme, or be inspired by other great games featuring Photo Mode. Want to be featured in the next Share of the Week? THEME: SarosSUBMIT BY: 11:59 PM PT on June 17, 2026  Next week, Saros takes the spotlight. With the new photo mode update share your favorite moments from exploring Carcosa using #PSshare #PSBlog for a chance to be featured.

Title: Tomb Raider: Legacy of Atlantis hands-on report Date: Thu, 11 Jun 2026 13:00:07 +0000 Link: https://blog.playstation.com/2026/06/11/tomb-raider-legacy-of-atlantis-hands-on-report/ Tomb Raider: Legacy of Atlantis is a fresh, reimagined take on Lara Croft’s first adventure. I recently played about an hour of Legacy of Atlantis at Summer Game Fest 2026, and saw first-hand how developers Crystal Dynamics and Flying Wild Hog are bringing elements from the original game and its first remake, 2007’s Tomb Raider Anniversary, into the modern era. The preview took me to the Lost Valley area in Peru, where I was tasked with solving a new version of Tomb Raider’s iconic cog puzzle. Here, two cogs are needed to reconnect a mechanism that can stop the flow of a nearby waterfall, revealing the door that will let her deeper into the hidden jungle. The mechanism sits in a small pond, and while the first cog is easy to come by, you’ll have to discover the second on your own. Play Video This first portion of the Lost Valley contains no combat, instead putting an emphasis on finding your way through an area full of side paths that can lead you to collectibles and hidden items. Pointedly, Legacy of Atlantis provides little guidance on where to find your missing cog. Instead, you have to use clues in the environment to figure out where to go for yourself. It’s an intentional choice that plays into Lara’s character as an archaeologist and explorer — and finding the right path through the area was, at times, pretty difficult. “If we put you in the boots of Lara Croft, and then hand you a map, or give you Waze directions on where to go, you’re going to feel like, ‘Where’s the challenge in that? Where’s the connection to the character and the headspace that she’s at?'” said Jeff Adams, Experience Director at Crystal Dynamics, during an interview after my session. But Game Director Raul Siqueira at Crystal Dynamics also noted that the team didn’t want to give the impression that Legacy of Atlantis is meant to be a difficult game. Instead, he said, it’s meant to give players the tools they need to create the experience they enjoy, including the ability to increase guidance, and to set the difficulty of puzzles and combat independent from one another. Exploring is its own reward, too. You can find caves by diving down into the pool by hitting Circle while you’re swimming, or discover handholds in walls that lead into ruined buildings, and more. Many of the items to be found yielded rare materials that suggested crafting will be a big part of Lara’s experience, too, although it wasn’t part of the demo.  As in the past, Lara is an acrobatic explorer, hanging off and leaping between ledges with X and using a grappling hook to cross large gaps with Triangle. You’ll even sometimes swing between horizontal poles, timing when to hit X to let go at just the right moment. Though it took a while of searching, I eventually found my way to the last gear, stuck to an ancient wooden contraption. I found a path to climb up and swing across to the gear so Lara could kick it loose, knocking it down into the stream so it would flow down to the mechanism below. After aligning the cogs, the ancient machine started working, the waterfall closed off, and Lara made her way through the doors. Moments later, I stepped back into the jungle — only for velociraptors to leap from the foliage and attack. Here, I finally got to fire away with Lara’s classic dual pistols, which unload as you hold down R2. You can either fire the guns one at a time while on the run, or tighten your aim and go full bore by holding L2 while you shoot. The raptors are quick, fearsome predators, heaving themselves at Lara with vicious attacks, and it quickly became clear that the key to combat in Legacy of Atlantis is to stay mobile and aggressive yourself. When you press Circle, Lara will dive, roll, and cartwheel to deftly escape incoming attacks. Between the exploration elements like swinging from poles, Lara’s long jumps, and the acrobatic dodges and dives in combat, Legacy of Atlantis takes on a bit of a throwback feel. Lara has a slight floatiness that gives the impression of how she felt to control in older Tomb Raider games. It’s a fun melding of modern game design and old-school game feel.  Verify your age to view this content. Verify your age to view this content. “We did look at combat from the lenses of, like, what did we do during the Survivor era [during the last three games] that made sense for Lara at that time in her life, that may not make sense for Lara at the top of her game, which is where we find her in Legacy of Atlantis?” Siqueira told me. “So we were very conscious of, Lara in combat needs to move the same way that she moves in traversal, she needs to move the same way that she does with her puzzles, it needs to be distinctively hers, it needs to have like all the flourishes that you expect, the acrobatics — everything that you want that power fantasy of Lara Croft to be needs to be present.” Verify your age to view this content. Verify your age to view this content. As you attack enemies, you’ll earn Focus, which you can then spend by hitting R1. Doing so lets Lara do a gymnastic flip while time briefly slows, allowing you to fire your guns while dodging. Siqueira said the developers used Focus to help give players an advantage over enemies, so they wouldn’t feel like Lara’s distinct, acrobatic movements were leaving them vulnerable. After pushing down the path and fighting off a few more groups of dinosaurs, things really took a turn. A massive tyrannosaurus rex burst through the trees, triggering a chase scene as Lara and the raptors both went sprinting away from its snapping jaws. While this was a set piece moment, it was still challenging, requiring me to make a careful leap as Lara went sliding down a muddy hill, or to quickly climb a wall, to avoid becoming a snack. The demo ended soon after on a heart-pumping cliffhanger as the T-rex closed in. During my brief time with it, Tomb Raider: Legacy of Atlantis did a lot to capture the old-school feeling of the Tomb Raider series, but with a lot of modern sensibilities. You can leap into Lara Croft’s first adventure yourself when Legacy of Atlantis launches on February 12, 2027.

Title: PlayStation Plus Game Catalog for June: Final Fantasy XVI, Sonic X Shadow Generations, Kingdom Come: Deliverance, and more Date: Wed, 10 Jun 2026 15:30:33 +0000 Link: https://blog.playstation.com/2026/06/10/playstation-plus-game-catalog-for-june-final-fantasy-xvi-sonic-x-shadow-generations-kingdom-come-deliverance-and-more/ This month, explore the once-prosperous dark fantasy world of Valisthea in the grip of a blight in Final Fantasy XVI, spin dash through the dark past of the one known as the ultimate lifeform in Sonic X Shadow Generations, work your way up from a humble blacksmith’s forge in medieval Bohemia in Kingdom Come: Deliverance, or forge allies and pursue suspects across two versions of reality in Life is Strange: Double Exposure. All these titles and more are available in June’s PlayStation Plus Game Catalog lineup*. Meanwhile, PlayStation Plus Premium welcomes rhythm classic Gitaroo Man.  We’re exploring new ways to deliver PlayStation Plus Game Catalog titles in select markets. Games will be available on varying dates as noted below in the US, the UK and Japan. The full lineup will be available to play on June 16 in all other regions. PlayStation Plus Extra and Premium | Game Catalog  View and download image Download the image close Close Download this image Final Fantasy XVI | PS5   The 16th standalone entry in the legendary Final Fantasy series marks a darker turn for the RPG franchise, with a complex tale of revenge, power struggles and unavoidable tragedy. Play as Clive Rosfield, First Shield of Rosaria and guardian of his younger brother Joshua, the Dominant of the Eikon Phoenix, in the first fully-fledged action-RPG in the mainline Final Fantasy series. Explore the diverse land of Valisthea and use the spectacular Eikonic powers at your disposal to overcome powerful enemies. Final Fantasy XVI will be available globally June 16.  View and download image Download the image close Close Download this image Sonic X Shadow Generations | PS5, PS4 When Shadow’s old nemesis, Black Doom, reemerges and threatens to take over the world, Shadow must journey into his own past, confront painful memories, face familiar foes and unlock new powers to save the world and prove why he’s known as the Ultimate Lifeform. Play a complete campaign as Shadow to dive into his dark past and confront familiar foes to save the world and prove why he’s known as the ultimate lifeform. Sonic X Shadow Generations also includes a complete remaster of the classic hit Sonic Generations, featuring newly remastered versions of iconic 2D and 3D stages with upgraded visuals and bonus content. Sonic X Shadow Generations will be available today, June 10 in the US and the UK, and June 11 in Japan. View and download image Download the image close Close Download this image Kingdom Come: Deliverance | PS5, PS4 (Re)discover Henry’s saga from the start in Kingdom Come: Deliverance, the story-driven open-world RPG set in medieval Bohemia. You are Henry, son of a blacksmith, thrust into a raging civil war that took away your family and entire village. Narrowly escaping this brutal attack, you grab your sword to fight back. Avenge your parents’ death as you battle invading forces, go on game-changing quests, and make influential choices that will have an everlasting impact. The PS5 version of Kingdom Come: Deliverance now features graphical updates including 4K resolution, improved framerate, high-resolution textures and more. Medieval Bohemia has never been so beautiful. Kingdom Come: Deliverance will be available June 23 in the US, the UK and Japan. View and download image Download the image close Close Download this image Life is Strange: Double Exposure | PS5 Step into an all-new adventure in the Life is Strange series starring the original game’s protagonist Max Caulfield. Photographer-in-residence at the prestigious Caledon University, she discovers her closest new friend, Safi, dead in the snow. Murdered. To save her, Max tries to rewind time – a power she’s not used in years. Instead, she opens the way to a parallel timeline where Safi is still alive, and still in danger. Forge allies and pursue suspects across two versions of reality, shaping both timelines through unforgettable choices. Life is Strange: Double Exposure will be available June 23 in the US, the UK and Japan. View and download image Download the image close Close Download this image Farming Simulator 25 | PS5 Whether you build your legacy single-handedly or cooperatively in multiplayer – you decide: Farming Simulator 25 invites you to join the rewarding farm life. With the introduction of rice farming, spinach and other crops, as well as new environments in East Asia, North America and Central Europe, the family-friendly series takes another giant leap forward. Expand your ever-growing farm empire with new animals, production chains, construction missions, and more than 400 authentic machines from 150 top agricultural brands. Enjoy improved graphics and physics for a more immersive, atmospheric and relaxing virtual farming experience. Farming Simulator 25 will be available June 30 in the US, the UK and Japan. View and download image Download the image close Close Download this image Blades of Fire | PS5 You are Aran de Lira, the last warrior capable of forging true steel in a world where metal turns to stone. Your journey is not about collecting weapons, but about forging them through intent, sacrifice, and consequence, and surviving long enough to master their weight. Combat is deliberate and unforgiving. Every strike commits you. Every mistake costs you. Victory is earned through patience, positioning, and understanding both your enemy and the blade you forged to face them. Weapons are forged at the anvil through deliberate choices that permanently shape their behavior, balance, and purpose.  Blades of Fire will be available June 30 in the US, the UK and Japan. View and download image Download the image close Close Download this image Black Desert | PS5 Fight back the forces that threaten the world or test your might against other adventurers in Black Desert, Pearl Abyss’s open-world MMORPG. From the scorching heat of a desert metropolis to the serene peace of hidden forest enclaves, a thrilling story follows wherever your footsteps take you. Lead your guild to victory in battle to earn great renown and greater wealth. With everything from breathtaking combat and siege wars, to exploration and a variety of life-skill content such as trade, fishing, horse training, alchemy, cooking, and gathering – embark on the adventure you’ve truly been longing for. Black Desert will be available June 30 in the US, the UK and Japan. PlayStation Plus Premium View and download image Download the image close Close Download this image Gitaroo Man | PS5, PS4 The classic PlayStation 2 rhythm game is back to rock your world! Rhythm game hero Gitaroo-Man comes to PS4 and PS5 for the very first time. Go from loser to legend with the mythical Gitaroo, an instrument-turned-weapon that can take down any enemy with the power of music. Press, pitch, and play to the rhythm as the young protagonist U-1 fights his way through enemies and gains confidence in himself along the way. Enjoy the unique and heartwarming atmosphere, rock out to the classic soundtrack, and lose yourself in the iconic, colorful designs created by famed Japanese illustrator 326. Gitaroo Man will be available globally June 16. *PlayStation Plus Game Catalog and PlayStation Plus Premium/Deluxe lineups may differ by region. Please check PlayStation Store on release day. Digital PS5 games available to stream from your library will vary over time, region, and country.

Title: Copa City is a sweet and sweaty mix of city-building and tycoon game in which you manage armies of football fans Date: Tue, 16 Jun 2026 16:43:48 +0000 Link: https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/copa-city-is-a-sweet-and-sweaty-mix-of-city-building-and-tycoon-game-in-which-you-manage-armies-of-football-fans Copa City is a football game in which you do everything but play football. The playing of football is the empty centre of this strategy gaming doughnut - the calm in the eye of a storm of city-building and tycoon management mechanics. You've been hired by some famous real-world clubs to organise their matches, a job that extends from outfitting the stadium itself to plonking down fanzones, drink stalls and mascots in the streets beyond. Over the course of 14 days, you price tickets for the stands, and divide them up between the three main spectator groups – ultras, core supporters, and families. You plot routes through the city to the stadium, place camera crews, hire security, and oversee your volunteers. Then match day comes, and you sit back and sob with pride as hundreds of boisterous, cherubic soccer enthusiasts process towards the pitch, in a spectral onslaught of party smoke and streamers. Read more

Title: Life is Strange creator Don't Nod look to be in hot water as a financial report says they'll be out of cash by November Date: Tue, 16 Jun 2026 16:06:44 +0000 Link: https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/life-is-strange-creator-dont-nod-look-to-be-in-hot-water-as-a-financial-report-says-theyll-be-out-of-cash-by-november It's not a good week to be in the games industry (again). As Xbox reportedly prepare to either shutter or spin off Double Fine, Ninja Theory and Compulsion, Don't Nod, original developer of the Life is Strange series, look to be in hot water of their own. As it currently stands, it appears that Don't Nod will run out of cash come November this year. Read more

Title: Please help us find the players hiding in these screenshots of million-selling painterly stealth game Meccha Chameleon Date: Tue, 16 Jun 2026 14:30:22 +0000 Link: https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/please-help-us-find-the-players-hiding-in-these-screenshots-of-million-selling-painterly-stealth-game-meccha-chameleon Last week saw the release of Meccha Chameleon, a Japanese indie game in which groups of players hide from other players armed with shotguns. The twist over similar prop hunt games (that I've played, anyway) is that you can pose and freely paint your character's body, disguising them within each map's colourful scenery. I had a feeling the idea might catch on – it's the kind of novelty item that makes for good Youtubage. I wasn't expecting it to sell two million copies. One of the game's loveliest qualities is that, strictly speaking, you don't need to play it to play it. You can just skim through the screenshots of exceptionally skilled or foolish feats of camouflage on Reddit and the Steam forums. Here's a few that made me chuckle. Read more

Title: What are we all playing this Steam Next Fest? Date: Tue, 16 Jun 2026 13:04:00 +0000 Link: https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/what-are-we-all-playing-this-steam-next-fest Saturdays are for… Wait, wrong game round up post. This isn't a What are we all playing this weekend?, this is where we'll be shouting about the gems (and lumps of coal) we've discovered in this week's Steam Next Fest. From June 15th - 22nd, Valve are hosting a section on Steam where developers can share demos of their upcoming games. Though, while it's a good opportunity to find games to add to our wishlist, it is also a tad overwhelming. With roughly a gazillion demos to choose from, how on earth can you sift through them? With the power of collective action! Read more

Title: EA, the big brains behind The Sims 2 H&M Fashion Stuff, announce they're "transforming how brands connect with audiences" – with in-game billboards Date: Tue, 16 Jun 2026 12:02:00 +0000 Link: https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/ea-the-big-brains-behind-the-sims-2-hm-fashion-stuff-announce-theyre-transforming-how-brands-connect-with-audiences-with-in-game-billboards In the time-old tradition of marketing, EA have announced something ancient as though it's just been thought up by the boffins in the advertising lab. Their big new moneymaking wheeze to squeeze every last penny out of their games: billboards. In a press release that stretches into essay-length territory, EA sing the praises of their new ad platform, which is "transforming how brands connect with audiences". Companies looking to hock their wares can now pay EA to plaster themselves over any and all in-game advertising slots. Read more