Title: Ro Laren Stars In Star Trek Horror Game From Silent Hill Remake Makers Date: Sun, 07 Jun 2026 15:09:26 +0000 Link: https://kotaku.com/ro-laren-stars-in-star-trek-horror-game-from-silent-hill-remake-makers-2000703593 Shortly after debuting their Saw adaptation, the Polish horror studio announced they will be putting a hot-headed Bajoran through the wringer as well

Title: Walmart Placeholder Page Lists Gears Of War: E-Day For PS5 [Update] Date: Sun, 07 Jun 2026 03:08:00 +0000 Link: https://kotaku.com/walmart-placeholder-page-lists-gears-of-war-e-day-for-ps5-2000703476 The upcoming shooter is at the center of a battle over the future of Xbox exclusivity

Title: Hideo Kojima Says He’s Not Interested In AI: ‘Maybe AI Could Create Art, But While I Live, I Don’t Think I’ll See It’ Date: Sun, 07 Jun 2026 02:41:33 +0000 Link: https://kotaku.com/hideo-kojima-says-hes-not-interested-in-ai-maybe-ai-could-create-art-but-while-i-live-i-dont-think-ill-see-it-2000703473 The Death Stranding 2 director recently appeared in an AI-generated promo for a new art exhibit

Title: Stellar Blade: Blood Rain’s Reveal Trailer Is Raising Some People’s GenAI Alarm Bells Date: Sat, 06 Jun 2026 19:51:19 +0000 Link: https://kotaku.com/stellar-blade-blood-rains-reveal-trailer-is-raising-genai-alarm-bells-for-some-people-2000703444 Some believe Stellar Blade: Blood Rain's reveal trailer includes elements that are 'very visibly AI slop'

Title: Marathon Players Who Accidentally Bought The Deluxe Upgrade Will Get The Game For Free Date: Sat, 06 Jun 2026 17:00:46 +0000 Link: https://kotaku.com/marathon-players-who-accidentally-bought-the-deluxe-upgrade-will-get-the-game-for-free-2000703448 Bungie is digging out of some unexpected season 2 launch snafus

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: Madden 27 Kicks Years Of Muscle Memory To The Curb Date: Sun, 07 Jun 2026 15:48:48 +0000 Link: https://www.gamespot.com/articles/madden-27-kicks-years-of-muscle-memory-to-the-curb/ On the field, it's getting harder to complain about Madden as a series. A lot of the old, reliable criticisms don't really stand up to reality anymore, as the game has been solid or better for several years now. Introducing big changes for the better has been the recent MO for the Tiburon team. That was true for a short period even before the College Football team was resurrected, and it's only seemed truer since then, as that team has earned some influence over the direction of EA's football games as a duo. One of the most notable ways is the greater control Madden puts in players' hands. For years, it felt like the series was focused on streamlining features in order to appease more casual players, but now the team better understands that depth is everything for the game's most avid players. In Madden 27, that renewed commitment to depth is best expressed on the field, before the snap. But it's those same changes that will have them fumbling around on their controllers at first. That's because the team has completely overhauled and remapped the controls for pre-snap adjustments on defense. For years, I've had a number of pre-snap adjustments built into my head like true muscle memory. Without a controller in my hands, I couldn't easily tell you how to shade a WR inside, how to assign a blitzing linebacker to instead cover a flat zone, or how to get my CB to give that speedy wideout some extra cushion. Madden let me do all these things, and I frequently do so, but the button presses that made those changes were so complex that I learned to do them on autopilot and couldn't recall them button by button. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bqQtZ9xm_uI This year, the Madden team (and College Football team) has not only added more adjustments but also cleverly remapped all of these inputs. In doing so, it's reduced pretty much any adjustment to just two buttons, down from four or more for most things before. This helps in several ways. For one, it's just a plainer, simpler language for the game to use, and should raise the skill floor by inviting more players to take advantage of these tools. Then there's the fact that some of the adjustments are new to the game, like telling your defense to play conservatively, aggressively, or either of the two "ultra" versions of those.  You'll pull up the coverage adjustments menu with the left trigger and then select one of 12 inputs to quickly enact the change you want to see. On the left bumper, several more two-button commands are easily performed to alter the front seven. No more Konami Codes. It's a beautiful thing. It will take some getting used to, but learning all of these new tricks will eventually prove extremely valuable. Also new this year are custom adjustments that you can set in the game menus, then carry 20 (10 on each side of the ball) into games with you as "macros," sweeping adjustments you package together so you can call them in one go, like telling your defense to show a Cover 6 shell against bunch formations, while you're actually playing Cover 2 Man, letting the QB think he might have the open look on an RPO. Like the other changes, these adjustments can be done quickly and easily at the line, or you can even enact them in the huddle, if you see what the offense is coming out in and think you know what they're going to do with it.  Last year's game was the best in a good while to my eyes, but as time went on and patches tweaked the game, defense utterly collapsed, leaving players with too few tools to stop the game's high-powered offenses. This year, the team has responded with a defense-first approach that adds several more pre-snap adjustments meant to give players the tools to get more creative.  This should help cut down on the cheeseheads who like to abuse the game's broken plays before they're patched out. In leagues like mine, where we try to promote smart football and set boundaries meant to keep out those players, these new tools will deepen the chess matches we like to have, giving us something closer to the game we watch on Sundays.

Title: Final Fantasy 7 Revelation Director Shares His Favorite Thing To Remake Date: Sun, 07 Jun 2026 15:34:19 +0000 Link: https://www.gamespot.com/articles/final-fantasy-7-revelation-director-shares-his-favorite-thing-to-remake/ Square Enix's Final Fantasy 7 remake trilogy will reach its climax next year with Final Fantasy 7 Revelation. As with its two predecessors, the third game pays tribute to the original Final Fantasy 7. However, the game's director Naoki Hamaguchi, has a surprising choice for his favorite part to remake for a new generation of players. "There's just so many scenes, elements that are an homage to the original that it's so hard to choose," Hamaguchi told GameSpot. "But if I were to speak on one, I'd like to talk about the Weapons ... When you think about the Weapons, you have to think about, 'Are we going to show them at actual scale? How are we going to achieve presenting them in Revelation?' In the original, when we see them in the world map, it's just not that strange to see them at that size. But when we think about the remake series, we did have to address how best to represent them and present them in that way. I think the way that we chose to do so will be a great one and fun one to experience for the players." https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r2Uh0mAim8Y In both the original Final Fantasy 7 and Revelation, the Weapons are five giant mecha-kaiju that are summoned by Midgar itself to defend the world against Sephiroth and Jenova. Diamond Weapon, Ultimate Weapon, Emerald Weapon, Ruby Weapon, and Sapphire Weapon are technically alive, but they don't seem to possess any ability to reason. The old "the enemy of my enemy is my friend" adage doesn't apply here because the Weapons unleash destruction on everyone in their path. Ultimately, that will force Cloud and his friends to face them as well. During his interview with GameSpot, Hamaguchi also spoke about Revelation's new FITS system and whether there may be any additional stories set in the Final Fantasy 7 reboot universe after the new game comes to a conclusion. Final Fantasy 7 Revelation will be released simultaneously on Switch 2, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5, and PC in 2027.

Title: Best Family-Friendly Games On Xbox Game Pass Date: Tue, 23 Aug 2022 13:53:00 +0000 Link: https://www.gamespot.com/gallery/best-family-friendly-games-on-xbox-game-pass/2900-4276/ Family-friendly video games are often overlooked in favor of chaotic shooters, mature RPGs, or complex strategy games. That’s a bit of a shame, as there are dozens of incredible titles out there that carry a rating suitable for even the youngest gamer in your family. Game Pass has unsurprisingly become a haven for these sorts of adventures, with hits like Banjo-Kazooie, Minecraft, and Overcooked 2 gracing its catalog. If you’re looking for the next game to check out as a family--or just want a break from your current FPS--consider downloading one of these titles. We’ve scoured the Game Pass roster to come up with a list of the 24 best family games on Game Pass. Our list includes cooperative and competitive multiplayer games that the whole family will love as well as titles with great single-player modes that kids can enjoy. We chose to only highlight games that are rated E or E10, so you won't find any games rated for teens on this list. Many of these are playable across both Xbox and PC, and you can even stream most of them through Xbox Cloud Gaming on your phone and other devices. All of these games are available on Xbox, of course, but we also noted if they are supported on PC and Cloud Gaming. Keep in mind you need Xbox Game Pass Ultimate to play across all three platforms. Game Pass Ultimate costs $22.99 per month. Alternatively, you can get Game Pass Essential for $9.99 per month or PC Game Pass for $13.99 a month. Game Pass Essential doesn't include access to EA Play titles and is limited to just over 50 games as opposed to Ultimate's 500+, while PC Game Pass restricts your Game Pass list to just the titles that are up for grabs on PC. Game Pass Ultimate provides all of the perks, and it's well worth the monthly fee. Don’t see anything you like? Be sure to check out our list of the best overall games on Game Pass, along with a full list of every game in its current lineup. Banjo-Kazooie Series Banjo Kazooie is an iconic 3D platformer, and you can play three entries through Game Pass, including Nuts and Bolts, Banjo-Tooie, and the original Banjo-Kazooie. Quirky characters, impressive level design, and fluid platforming action make this a great option for the entire family, and a nostalgia trip for those who were there the first time. Advertisement Barbie Horse Trails Barbie Horse Trails is a bit of a dream come true for any kid (and their adult) who loves horses. All the fun, none of the expense (or cleaning up poop). You'll take on the role of Junior Ranger, customizing your character and exploring an open world of trails, rivers, and forests with your loyal horse and her pals. Pretty much every element of your horse can be customized and decorated, and you'll learn to care for them and keep them happy and healthy. There's a park wildlife book to fill out, collectables to find, and challenges to complete along the way, too. Advertisement Ben 10 Power Trip Ben 10 Power Trip serves as a great introduction to combat and 3D world exploration for younger fans of the series, taking Ben and his Omnitrix of alien transformations to Europe for what starts as a vacation and ends as a showdown against the evil Hex and his monsters. Split-screen co-op is also supported, so friends, siblings, or parents can jump in and help save the day. Advertisement Bluey: The Videogame Possibly the most wholesome game on this list, Bluey: The Videogame is a sweet and charming way to bring your kids into gaming using characters they already know and love. Bluey is joined by Bingo, Mum, Dad, Muffin, Uncle Stripe, and her grandparents in a collection of mini adventures. Dress up in funny outfits, explore and find collectables, and play mini games of keepy uppy and the ground is lava. It's easy to play on Xbox Game Pass, even for little hands. Advertisement Bug Fables: The Everlasting Sapling Explore the land of Bugaria as you step into the insect-sized shoes of Vi, Kabbu, and Leif. Along the way, you’ll engage in turn-based combat, explore a colorful overworld, and be treated to eye-catching graphics that are reminiscent of the classic Paper Mario games. Advertisement Disney Dreamlight Valley Disney Dreamlight Valley is great if you or your kids like games like Animal Crossing--relaxed, creative experiences where you can take your time to explore a self-contained world. It's a life sim that has players maintaining, helping, and befriending a local community of Disney characters through cooking, crafting, and taking care of the wildlife. Characters like Daisy Duck, Hercules, Stitch, and Peter Pan can all be unlocked, given gifts and used to acquire quests and challenges. Over time you'll expand the locale to feature shops, services and restaurants and unlock memorable locations from greenhouses to spaceships. It's definitely enough to keep you busy for a while! If you need some help getting started, be sure to check out our Disney Dreamlight Valley guides. Advertisement Disneyland Adventures It's not quite a trip to the happiest place on earth, but it's as close as you can get without leaving the house and it's included in your Game Pass subscription. Part game, part virtual experience, you'll get to walk around Disneyland and meet a host of classic characters, completing more than 100 challenges and adventuring through several of the park's main attractions--from the Matterhorn to Peter Pan's Flight. Advertisement Forza Horizon 5 Speed through a gorgeous Mexican landscape consisting of pristine beaches, bubbling volcanoes, and claustrophobic cities. The game features distinct driving mechanics for each vehicle, and since just about every action grants you experience points, you can play in whatever style you'd like. It's a family-friendly game, without being childish. Advertisement Gang Beasts Gang Beasts is one of the most bizarre games on this list. You’ll play as boneless, flimsy creatures as you fight against your fellow players and try to knock them out. The physics engine is reason alone to check it out, although the frantic (and hilarious) gameplay makes it the perfect choice for game night. Advertisement Human: Fall Flat Clamber your way through more than a dozen levels of physics-based hilarity. Its characters and quirky gameplay are similar to Gang Beasts, only this time you’re trying to solve a variety of puzzles and platform your way to victory. Advertisement Little Kitty, Big City If you're not quite at the stage where you want to commit to a real life pet, Little Kitty, Big City should satisfy those feline cravings pretty quickly. Causing havoc in the city is the main aim of the game, as well as befriending strays, dressing yourself in adorable hats, and exploring the nooks and crannies of a towering metropolis. It's a great Game Pass game for kids who love kitties, and adults who need to experience what it's like to have no deadlines and take a nap in the sun. We've got a bunch of Little Kitty, Big City guides to help you grab all the cute collectables, hats, and buddies. Advertisement Minecraft Mine blocks, craft useful objects, and piece together whatever your heart desires. Minecraft has seen tremendous growth over the years, now offering a slew of multiplayer features along with dozens of biomes to explore and hundreds of items to collect. Advertisement Minecraft Dungeons Minecraft Dungeons shares the same blocky aesthetic as its older sibling, but plays like an ARPG instead of an open-world epic. There’s no shortage of ways to customize your player, and a variety of difficulties let you cater the playstyle to gamers of all ages and skill levels. Advertisement Monster Sanctuary Hunt and collect over 100 monsters in this adorable metroidvania. Every monster on your roster brings special skills into battle--and you’ll need to master them all to defeat some of the game’s most challenging bosses. Advertisement Moonlighter Moonlighter is an action-RPG that tasks you with going on dangerous journeys while also running a thriving business. Sell items, manage your budget, and hire helpers, then dive back into tense combat in search of more loot and deadlier enemies. Advertisement New Super Lucky's Tale It’s not Mario, but New Super Lucky’s Tale is a great platformer in its own right--and among the best on Xbox. Each level is filled with family-friendly action, and you’ll get to explore both 2D and 3D worlds as you attempt to stop an evil sorcerer before they carry out their evil plan. Advertisement Overcooked 2 You’ll need careful cooperation if you want to craft the best pizza, burgers, and fries in Overcooked 2. You and a few other chefs will need to manage new orders as they come in and figure out the best way to piece them together. It’s a lot more hectic than it sounds, with ridiculous levels that give you more to deal with than just picky customers. Advertisement Slay the Spire Slowly work your way up the Spire, duking it out against enemies in turn-based battles that are built around a card-based battle system. Hundreds of cards are up for grabs, and with more than 50 different encounters and 200+ items, there’s no shortage of roguelike fun to be had in Slay the Spire. Advertisement Stardew Valley Stardew Valley is more than just a farming game. Beyond restoring a dilapidated farmhouse to its former glory, you’ll also mingle with your fellow townsfolk, explore a deep dungeon in search of rare material, and take part in a bunch of seasonal festivities. Advertisement Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Shredder's Revenge Old-school beat-em-ups don’t get much better than this. Whether you’re playing with a few friends or solo, Shredder’s Revenge gives you a complex combat system to master along with plenty of levels that’ll test your skills. Advertisement Terraria Terraria lets you explore a stunning 2D world as you see fit. Your first few hours will likely be spent stockpiling resources for crafting and developing your arsenal of weapons, but once you’ve built up a stable of useful tools, you can head into some surprisingly nuanced boss fights and slowly create a sprawling empire. Advertisement Tunic Tunic is a mysterious action game that merges old-school Zelda with Dark Souls. You’ll stomp around a small island with little direction, diving into dungeons and slaying challenging bosses as you go. It’s easy on the eyes, too, with striking, minimalistic graphics that accentuate every biome in the game. Advertisement Unravel 2 The first Unravel is also available on Game Pass, but feel free to skip right to the stellar second installment. It shares the same main character, but the narrative doesn’t have any big ties to the original. With an emotional story, distinctive graphics, and fun platforming segments, Unravel 2 isn’t a game to miss. Advertisement Viva Pinata It’s a bit old (having launched on Xbox 360), but this family-friendly adventure has held up incredibly well. You’ll attempt to collect and breed a bunch of different pinatas, creating a vibrant garden as you go. It’s a relaxing game, but one with plenty of depth if you choose to dig in. Advertisement

Title: Xbox Games Showcase 2026: Start Time, How To Watch, And What To Expect Date: Sun, 07 Jun 2026 12:00:00 +0000 Link: https://www.gamespot.com/articles/xbox-games-showcase-2026-start-time-how-to-watch-and-what-to-expect/ You've sat through numerous video game livestreams this week, but at long last, the finish is in sight--the very green finish line that is, as the Xbox Game Showcase is capping off the first week of Not-E3 season with a deep dive into games from across its portfolio of first-party studios and third-party partners. If you're looking to watch, here's everything you need to know about when the event kicks off and what you can expect to see. How to watch the Xbox Games Showcase 2026 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3exefMMC-z8 You can catch the Xbox Games Showcase through the official YouTube and Twitch channels, as well as on Facebook. GameSpot will also be livestreaming the event, and we've embedded a link here for it. YouTube Twitch Twitch (American Sign Language) Facebook Start time The Xbox Games Showcase 2026 will be held on June 7, at the following times: 10 AM PT 1 PM ET 6 PM BST 7 PM CEST 1 AM AWST (June 8) 3 AM JST (June 8) What to expect The one game that we know will definitely be shown is Gears of War: E-Day, as an extended look at the preview will take place right after the main Xbox showcase wraps up. We're also expecting to see Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 in the spotlight, given that its October release date is drawing closer, a fresh look at Halo: Campaign Evolved, and maybe even another sneak peek at Fable following the recent announcement of its delay to February 2027. Throw in some new Game Pass announcements, and we've got a bumper event on our hands. Persona 6 is also rumored to be shown off, according to industry leakers. Beyond that, Microsoft has been pretty tight-lipped so far on what else you can expect from this year's broadcast. The June showcase is typically one of the biggest on Microsoft's calendar, as last year's event saw new looks at Call of Duty: Black Ops 6, the Persona 4 remake, Game Freak's Beast of Reincarnation, and Clockwork Revolution. Third-Party games also feature prominently, and alongside updates to live-service titles like Sea of Thieves, the Xbox Games Showcase is a comprehensive look at the year ahead and beyond. One thing you definitely won't be seeing today? Project Helix, the next-gen Xbox console. Xbox chief content officer Matt Booty has already confirmed that it won't be seen or spoken about, as the Xbox Games Showcase is--fittingly--all about games.

Title: The Best Stardew Valley-Like Is Finally Hitting 1.0 With A Big Update Date: Sun, 07 Jun 2026 14:14:09 +0000 Link: https://www.gamespot.com/articles/the-best-stardew-valley-like-is-finally-hitting-1-0-with-a-big-update/ Since Stardew Valley came along to reinvigorate the cozy farm sim, many games have tried to emulate the formula and add their own twists with varying degrees of success. In all that time none have come as close to matching or exceeding Stardew as Fields of Mistria, and it's coming out of early access with a big update on August 5. The announcement details all the changes coming in the Mistria 1.0 update. Most notably it closes the loop on some quests and stories that have been dangling for early access players. You will be able to complete the Town Repair storyline that marks the major progression quest in the game. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SlKzf6oKQ4g Less mission critical, but still pretty important for a Stardew-like, it will allow you to complete romances by reaching 10 Hearts with romanceable NPCs. At that level you'll be able to propose, get married, and have kids. The 1.0 update will also add more dungeon quests and rewards, furniture, cosmetics, mount skins, and other miscellany. Fields of Mistria is similar in many ways to Stardew Valley, including its pixel art and tile-based farming structures. But it also mixes in elements of magical upgrades to streamline some of the busywork, and its dungeon-crawling elements implement the magic into combat. It currently sits at an Overwhelmingly Positive rating on Steam with more than 20,000 reviews. Fields of Mistria 1.0 Update Villagers & Romance: NPC Heart caps raised to 10 Hearts 10 Hearts Proposal & Wedding Events for romanceable NPCs Marriage & Children Stillwell & Zorel join the Saturday Market Mines & Dungeons: Additional Dungeon Quests Additional Dungeon rewards Town & Renown: Renown Level cap raised to 100 Additional Town Repair Questline events Town Repair Storyline is completable Additional Requests added to the Request Board. Additional Museum sets and rewards. Skills & Perks: Additional Skill Perks Customization & Cosmetics: Additional furniture and decor Additional cosmetics Additional mount skins Misc. Achievements First wave Localization Languages (Beta versions): Chinese (Simplified), Chinese (Traditional), French, Japanese, Korean, Russian, Spanish Balancing & Optimization …and more!

Title: Netflix thriller hit Dead Man's Wire has a twist: It's all true Date: Sun, 07 Jun 2026 16:01:19 GMT Link: https://www.polygon.com/dead-mans-wire-what-to-watch-netflix-thriller/ In 1977, an Indianapolis man called Tony Kiritsis (Bill Skarsgård) abducted the son of a mortgage broker he felt had wronged him and looped a short wire attached to a shotgun around his neck. If the hostage, Richard Hall (Stranger Things' Dacre Montgomery), made so much as a sudden move, he'd get his head blown off.Gus Van Sant's Dead Man's Wire, now trending on Netflix, adapts this story into a tidy, purposeful little thriller with an unhinged protagonist, a cool radio DJ, and an anti-capitalist subtext (kind of). But if the loaded gun at the center of his docudrama feels like too perfect of a thriller device, Van Sant has receipts. Over the end credits of Dead Man's Wire, he shows TV footage of the real Kiritsis marching the real Hall down the street with the shotgun pressed into his neck, Hall's shirt collar turned up and shoulders hunched against the deadly noose. The moment looks exactly as it does in the movie.

Title: The Super Mario Galaxy Movie officially now a $1 billion movie Date: Sun, 07 Jun 2026 15:53:46 GMT Link: https://www.polygon.com/super-mario-galaxy-movie-1-billion-box-office-numbers/ The Super Mario Galaxy Movie has crossed a major milestone, 10 weeks into its theatrical run: Nintendo and Illumination's animated Mario movie has grossed more than $1 billion at the global box office, according to a report from Deadline. While The Super Mario Galaxy Movie trails its predecessor — 2023's The Super Mario Bros. Movie made $1.36 billion worldwide — it's still the top-grossing movie of 2026, according to Box Office Mojo.

Title: Sonic Pico Park preview: a fun yet frustrating surprise new Sonic game Date: Sun, 07 Jun 2026 15:27:37 GMT Link: https://www.polygon.com/sonic-pico-park-preview-hands-on/ Sonic the Hedgehog is getting an all-new game this year, but it’s most assuredly not one anyone expected. Rather than a sequel to Sonic Frontiers or another retro platformer, Sega is teaming up with indie developer Tecopark for a spinoff of its multiplayer Pico Park series, aptly dubbed Sonic Pico Park. It’s a delightful little surprise that sees Sega joining a recent trend of licensing its biggest characters out to small studios with proven track records.

Title: Summer Game Fest tried to replace E3, but The Game Awards did it better Date: Sun, 07 Jun 2026 15:01:19 GMT Link: https://www.polygon.com/patch-notes-summer-game-fest/ Patch Notes is a weekly newsletter bringing you the best of Polygon, sent on Fridays and published on the site on Sundays. You can subscribe here.

Title: Backrooms wouldn't exist without Robin Williams' underrated psychological thriller Date: Sun, 07 Jun 2026 15:01:19 GMT Link: https://www.polygon.com/one-hour-photo-inspired-backrooms/ As Obsessioncontinues to be a surprise box office juggernaut, the new horror film Backrooms has followed that up with the largest-ever opening weekend for an original horror movie. Backrooms is about a lonely, frustrated furniture store owner who discovers an invisible doorway in the downstairs of his business. Once he steps through it, he finds a seemingly endless series of office-building like rooms with familiar-yet-distorted items and a bizarre entity within.

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: Sea You in the Cloud: ‘Subnautica 2’ Early Access Dives Onto GeForce NOW Date: Thu, 14 May 2026 13:00:08 +0000 Link: https://blogs.nvidia.com/blog/geforce-now-thursday-subnautica-2/ Editor’s note: The Gaijin single sign-on feature is now up and running. Dive masks on — Subnautica 2 is making a splash on GeForce NOW day-and-date with launch, so members can plunge into the title’s brand-new alien ocean from almost any device. It leads 11 new games joining the cloud this week. A limited-time HITMAN World of Assassination reward event brings signature tools of the trade — equal parts precision and unpredictability. At the same time Le Chiffre from CASINO ROYALE, played by the legendary actor Mads Mikkelsen, returns to HITMAN World of Assassination. Play for free through May 25 and earn a unique reward for 007 First Light. Meanwhile, engines are already revving — the highly anticipated Forza Horizon 6 races onto the scene with early access, starting today for players who preordered the Premium Edition on Steam or purchased the Premium Upgrade Bundle for PC Game Pass. GeForce NOW members can jump in once early access becomes available on the service — no preinstalls or downloads needed.  It all highlights what GeForce NOW does best: turning PC gaming collections into play-anywhere experiences across devices, with no install, updates or the latest hardware required.                                                                                                                                                                                                                       Making Waves Explore the unknown with the cloud. Jump into a shared-world ocean frontier in Subnautica 2 — where survival, exploration and creativity rise to the surface together. Every reef, trench and stormy horizon is crafted to be swum through, studied and slowly tamed as players chart their own course beneath alien waves. Descend into a living seascape of dynamic ecosystems, mysterious ruins and creatures that range from curious to colossal. Take on story-driven missions, dive into resource-rich biomes and construct bases above and below the surface to turn hostile waters into a home. Whether playing solo or with a crew, the ocean stays vast and unpredictable. On GeForce NOW, every current, glow and shadow streams with crisp detail and fluid performance straight from the cloud. Members can plunge into the depths in moments, skipping downloads and hardware upgrades.  Keep It Classy Shaken, stirred and slightly unhinged. Suit up, agent — things are getting a little explosive. A new HITMAN World of Assassination reward event lands on GeForce NOW, giving members a stylish (and slightly unhinged) way to make an impression. Each item leans into HITMAN’s signature tone — equal parts precision, chaos and dark humor. Here’s what’s waiting: Free users: The Purple Streak Explosive Duck — a remote explosive disguised as an innocent rubber toy. Performance members: The Purple Streak Explosive Duck and the Bomb Dynamite, a classic TNT bundle built for loud, messy exits. Ultimate members: Full Ultimate Bundle — adds the Purple Streak Fiber Wire (a sleek, silent takedown tool) and the Purple Streak Swimwear Suit (a bold outfit that trades stealth for style) to the Purple Streak Explosive Duck and the Bomb Dynamite. Starting today, all members get access to the rewards, which will remain available through Sunday, June 14, first come, first served. To claim, log in to a GeForce NOW account, head to the rewards section in the account portal and redeem.  One mission, a handful of questionable tools and a clear message: Stealth is optional, style is not. Splashy New Games In addition, members can look for the following: Battlestar Galactica: Scattered Hopes (New release on Steam, May 11) Outbound (New release on Steam, May 11) Directive 8020 (New release on Steam, May 12) Subnautica 2 (New release on Steam, Epic Games Store and Xbox, available on Game Pass, May 14) Blades of Fire (New release on Steam, May 14) Forza Horizon 6 (Early access on Steam and Xbox, available on Game Pass, May 14) Disco Elysium (Xbox, available on Game Pass) Oddsparks: An Automation Adventure (Epic Games Store) Planet Coaster 2 (Epic Games Store) Sudden Strike 5 (Steam) Super Battle Golf (Steam) The Gaijin single sign-on feature is coming soon and is currently in development with Gaijin. Updates will be shared in a future GeForce NOW Thursday once the feature is live. What are you planning to play this weekend? Let us know on X or in the comments below.   Which gaming genres do you play the most? — NVIDIA GeForce NOW (@NVIDIAGFN) May 13, 2026  

Title: Summer Game Fest 2026 highlights: 16 games coming to PS5 Date: Sat, 06 Jun 2026 00:29:59 +0000 Link: https://blog.playstation.com/2026/06/05/summer-game-fest-2026-highlights-16-games-coming-to-ps5/ The summer continues to be an exciting time for big game announcements with a new look at upcoming titles, some long-awaited release dates, and more than a few surprises along the way. Here are some of the biggest updates and reveals on upcoming PlayStation titles.  Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Resynced | Coming July 9 Publisher: Ubisoft Developer: Ubisoft Singapore | PS5 Play Video Ubisoft unveiled a new trailer for the upcoming Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Resynced. The trailer spotlights Leave Her Johnny Resynced, a reimagined take on the iconic sea shanty by artist Woodkid. Hoist your flag and hit the high seas again in relentless pursuit of freedom. Control Resonant | Coming September 24 Publisher: Remedy Entertainment Developer: Remedy Entertainment | PS5 Play Video We got a new look at Control Resonant, the upcoming action-RPG sequel. The latest trailer explores the game’s version of Manhattan, where Dylan Faden navigates a city transformed by paranatural forces. Players will explore diverse zones, take on story missions, side quests, boss encounters, and puzzles, while also revisiting previously unseen areas of the Oldest House from the original Control. Crossfire | Stay tuned Publisher: Smilegate Developer: That’s No Moon | PS5 Play Video That’s No Moon shared their debut game, Crossfire, available to wishlist now. Combining cinematic storytelling with grounded, stealth combat, Crossfire follows two enemy operators who must form a fragile alliance to overcome an existential threat. Final Fantasy VII Revelation | Coming 2027 Publisher: Square Enix Developer: Square Enix | PS5 Play Video The final battle against Sephiroth begins as a meteor fills the sky, monstrous planetary guardians wreak havoc across the globe, and the fires of war rage. Take to the skies and explore a boundless world, fight alongside a fully assembled party, master strategic and dynamic combat, and prepare yourself for the climactic finale. gen Atlas | Stay tuned  Publisher: Epic Games Developer: gen Design | PS5 Play Video The studio behind Ico, Shadow of the Colossus, and The Last Guardian unveils gen Atlas, a single-player open-world action-adventure. Awaken on an abandoned planet, colossal massive robots, and resume a halted terraforming project. Stay tuned for more updates. Guild Wars 3 | Stay tuned Publisher: ArenaNet Developer: ArenaNet | PS5 Play Video The third entry in the beloved Guild Wars action-adventure MMORPG franchise and its first new game since 2012. The game will release globally on PS5, marking the first time a Guild Wars game will appear on home consoles. The first beta tests begin in the fall of 2027. Gundam Rogue Orbit | Coming 2027 Publisher: Bandai Namco Entertainment Developer: Bandai Namco Entertainment | PS5 Play Video An all-new Gundam game is coming to PS5 in 2027. Suit up for humanity in Gundam Rogue Orbit, a high-mobility action game that delivers a new take on the IP, blending a fast-paced cinematic story with intense, hard-hitting combat in a new universe. Lords of the Fallen II | Coming 2026 Publisher: CI Games Developer: CI Games | PS5 Play Video A new trailer for Lords of the Fallen II, featuring the Katana weapon class, new bosses, and locations in Thorngar. Battle against the darkness in an epic adventure across a shattered kingdom. Mafia: The Old Country – Man of Honor (DLC) | Coming August 14 Publisher: 2K Developer: Hangar 13 | PS5 Play Video Step back into the role of Enzo Favara and work alongside Ennio Salieri in Man of Honor, an expansion for Mafia: The Old Country coming August 14. Witness Salieri’s early days in the Valle Dorata via two new story chapters and new Free Ride content. Resident Evil Veronica | Coming 2027 Publisher: Capcom Developer: Capcom | PS5 Play Video Survive the terror of Resident Evil Veronica, a remake of the 2000s Resident Evil Code: Veronica. This new title preserves the essence of the original game while introducing modernized gameplay, a reimagined storyline, and vividly detailed graphics. RuneScape: Dragonwilds | Coming September 15 Publisher: Jagex: The RuneScape Company Developer: Jagex: The RuneScape Company | PS5 Play Video RuneScape: Dragonwilds will be available to PlayStation Plus Extra and Premium subscribers at launch.  On RuneScape’s forgotten continent of Ashenfall, dragons have awoken. Gather, build, skill, and craft in this co-operative survival adventure. Only by mastering survival and uncovering ancient secrets can you hope to face the ferocious Dragon Queen. Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds | Coming 2026 Publisher: Sega Developer: Sega  | PS5 Play Video Sega announced the release timing of the final two DLCs for Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds – Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles coming in July, and Avatar coming in October – and teased a new Season Pass Two, which includes Godzilla and Evangelion DLCs during Summer Game Fest. Star Wars: Galactic Racer | Coming October 6 Publisher: Secret Mode Developer: Fuse Games | PS5 Play Video Tonight, a new story trailer for Star Wars: Galactic Racer debuted, showcasing how Kestshowingar Bool uses his position as League Champion to threaten other pilots. In a bid to retain control over his racing league, Darius Pax enlists the help of Shade, a mysterious pilot with a personal grudge against the Bool family.  Stranger Than Heaven | Coming January 15, 2027 Publisher: Sega Developer: RGG Studio | PS5 Play Video A fifty-year, action-adventure saga of men with nowhere to go and their desperate struggle to find a home. Use extreme violence to survive, and musical talent to thrive as a showman across five cities and eras of modern Japan. Oh, and Tupac is here. Swords of Legends | Coming soon Publisher: Aurogon Shanghai Developer: Aurogon Shanghai | PS5 Play Video A new trailer for Swords of Legends, a single-player action RPG, offers a first look at its combat, featuring the debut of the Spirit Companion system and a boss fight against the Master of Cantrip, whose every move is staged as classical Chinese stage magic. The Blood of Dawnwalker | Coming September 3 Publisher: Bandai Namco Entertainment Developer: Rebel Wolves | PS5 Play Video Vampires walk out of the shadows in the latest action-packed trailer for The Blood of Dawnwalker. Experience two different gameplay loops, day and night, in this open-world dark fantasy action RPG. Stay tuned for more SGF news as we go hands-on with some of the titles revealed and share our first impressions of the games headed our way.

Title: Official PlayStation Podcast Episode 543: State of Faye Date: Fri, 05 Jun 2026 18:05:55 +0000 Link: https://blog.playstation.com/2026/06/05/official-playstation-podcast-episode-543-state-of-faye/ Email us at PSPodcast@sony.com! Subscribe via Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or download here Hey, everybody! Tim, Kristen, Brett, and I are back this week to discuss the latest State of Play, along with some of our favorite announcements and what we can’t wait to get our hands on. This episode also includes a special interview with the Head of Creative at Santa Monica Studio, Cory Barlog, and God of War Laufey Director Ariel Lawrence. Stuff We Talked About Next week’s release highlights: Solarpunk | PS5  NBA The Run | PS5  Beastro | PS5  PlayStation peripherals — Get all the new details on the FlexStrike wireless fight stick coming August 6, the 27” Gaming Monitor with DualSense Charging Hook coming August 27, and the Pulse Elevate Wireless Speakers coming later this year. Get a detailed hands-on report and pricing. Ace Combat 8 Wings of Theve hands-on — Learn how aerial combat has evolved with air-to-sea and air-to-land combat, including a big battle with a land battleship. State of Play —  Check out all the big announcements and updates from the show, including an extended look at Marvel’s Wolverine and the first reveal of Marvel’s Wolverine, Until Dawn 2, and God of War Laufey. The Cast View and download image Download the image close Close Download this image Tim Turi – Content Communications Manager, SIE View and download image Download the image close Close Download this image Kristen Zitani – Senior Content Communications Specialist, SIE View and download image Download the image close Close Download this image Brett Elston – Manager, Content Communications, SIE View and download image Download the image close Close Download this image O’Dell Harmon Jr. – Content Communications Specialist, SIE Thanks to Dormilón for our rad theme song and show music. [Editor’s note: PSN game release dates are subject to change without notice. Game details are gathered from press releases from their individual publishers and/or ESRB rating descriptions.]

Title: Share of the Week: Star Wars Outlaws Date: Fri, 05 Jun 2026 16:00:10 +0000 Link: https://blog.playstation.com/2026/06/05/share-of-the-week-star-wars-outlaws/ Last week, we sent you to a galaxy far, far away to share moments from Star Wars Outlaws using #PSshare #PSBlog. The open-world adventure is available now in the PlayStation Plus Game Catalog. Here are this week’s highlights: wingsforsmiles shares Kay staring out to a sunset with TIE Fighters in the distance coalabr14 shares a shadowy portrait of Kay SheikhSadi80 shares Kay and Nix riding across the surface of a lake  CaliOcelot shares Nix looking excited on the back of Kay’s speeder  RhodWulfLeon shares Kay walking down some snowy steps KeenEyeVP shares a colorful and detailed portrait of Nix 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: DualitySUBMIT BY: 11:59 PM PT on June 10, 2026  Next week, share reflections, opposites, or anything that comes in pairs using #PSshare #PSBlog for a chance to be featured.

Title: (For Southeast Asia) PlayStation Store: May 2026’s top downloads Date: Fri, 05 Jun 2026 08:03:49 +0000 Link: https://blog.playstation.com/2026/06/05/20260605-top/ It’s time to see which PS5, PS4, PS VR2, and free-to-play games topped last month’s download charts. In May, Mr. Bond does it again as 007 First Light topped the Asia charts for PS5,  while NTE: Neverness to Everness topped Asia’s Free to Play charts.  Check out the full listings below. What titles are you playing this month? PS5 Games AsiaUS/Canada007 First Light007 First LightNBA 2K26LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark KnightResident Evil 4NBA 2K26Forza Horizon 5MLB The Show 26PRAGMATAGrand Theft Auto VDevil May Cry 5 Special EditionMinecraftGhost of YōteiCall of Duty: Black Ops 7Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Splintered FateInvincible VSIt Takes TwoSarosGrand Theft Auto VCrimson DesertCrimson DesertForza Horizon 5Gran Turismo 7Mortal Kombat 1FINAL FANTASY VII REBIRTHEA Sports Madden NFL 26The Witcher 3: Wild HuntMixtapeSplit FictionGhost of YōteiLEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark KnightMortal Kombat 11Hogwarts LegacyContent WarningResident Evil RequiemPragmataResident Evil VillageDirective 8020Diablo IVSea of Thieves *Naming of products may differ between regions *Upgrades not included PS4 Games AsiaUS/CanadaRed Dead Redemption 2Star Wars Battlefront IIDevil May Cry 5Red Dead Redemption 2Devil May Cry HD CollectionDevil May Cry HD CollectionACE COMBAT 7: SKIES UNKNOWNBatman: Arkham KnightA Way OutGang BeastsSEKIRO: SHADOWS DIE TWICECall of Duty: Black Ops IIIOvercooked! 2Mortal Kombat XTEKKEN 7MinecraftShadow of the Tomb Raider: Definitive EditionDying LightGod of WarDevil May Cry 4Resident Evil 6The ForestMONSTER HUNTER: WORLDGrand Theft Auto VNBA 2K26A Way OutGod of War III RemasteredOvercooked 2Devil May Cry 4Resident Evil 6Batman: Arkham KnightCastle Crashers RemasteredNeed for Speed HeatGod of WarMinecraft DungeonsNBA 2K26Assassin’s Creed OdysseyFor HonorUNCHARTED: The Nathan Drake Collection PlayStation HitsResident Evil 5 *Naming of products may differ between regions PS VR2 Games* AsiaUS/CanadaHorizon Call of the MountainI Am CatBeat SaberAlien: Rogue Incursion VRAlien: Rogue Incursion VRStar Wars: Tales from the Galaxy’s Edge – Enhanced EditionMaestroBeat SaberKayak VR: MirageCreed: Rise to Glory – Championship EditionArizona Sunshine 2Job SimulatorCreed: Rise to Glory – Championship EditionArizona Sunshine 2Little Nightmares VR: Altered EchoesAmong Us 3D: VRMetro AwakeningMoss VRCrossfire: Sierra SquadZero Caliber VR *PlayStation Store purchases only. Game upgrades or games bundled with hardware not included Free to Play (PS5 + PS4) AsiaUS/CanadaNTE: Neverness to EvernessFortniteRobloxRobloxWhere Winds Meet (F2P)NTE: Neverness to EvernesseFootballCall of Duty: WarzoneDelta Force (F2P)Marvel RivalsAsphalt LegendsApex LegendsPUBG: BATTLEGROUNDSTom Clancy’s Rainbow Six Siege – Free AccessGenshin ImpactRocket LeagueWuthering WavesAsphalt LegendsFortniteFall Guys

Title: Hands-on report — Ace Combat 8: Wings of Theve Date: Thu, 04 Jun 2026 13:30:03 +0000 Link: https://blog.playstation.com/2026/06/04/hands-on-report-ace-combat-8-wings-of-theve/ Ace Combat 8: Wings of Theve begins with a losing war. After a lightning strike by the Republic of Sotoa, the armed forces of the Federation of Central Usea are struggling to survive — and as an FCU fighter pilot, you’re joining the remnants of a military that’s barely holding on. After playing through several of the campaign missions in Ace Combat 8, I got a sense of how developer Project Aces is telling its story of a desperate aircraft carrier crew trying to keep the battle going, and how you’ll rise to become a hotshot fighter ace, and a source of hope, for the embattled FCU. View and download image Download the image close Close Download this image View and download image Download the image close Close Download this image View and download image Download the image close Close Download this image View and download image Download the image close Close Download this image View and download image Download the image close Close Download this image View and download image Download the image close Close Download this image View and download image Download the image close Close Download this image View and download image Download the image close Close Download this image View and download image Download the image close Close Download this image View and download image Download the image close Close Download this image View and download image Download the image close Close Download this image The story of a war “hero” A propaganda campaign is at the center of Ace Combat 8’s story. When you first arrive aboard the aircraft carrier Endurance, you’re introduced to the plan to keep the FCU going: a social media blitz focused on a legendary pilot known as the Wings of Theve, named for the FCU’s capital city. But in truth, the Wings is just Rex, an amiable but ordinary pilot whose job is to serve as a figurehead and whose exploits are greatly exaggerated. His true orders are to make an appearance in every engagement, and then run away and stay alive. You join Rex as his navigator, but things don’t go well during that first mission; you’re shot down by enemy aces, and Rex is killed. But after you’re rescued, to keep the lie alive, you’re tasked with taking on the “Rex” callsign and playing the role of the Wings of Theve. Ace Combat 8 conveys all this story through immersive, first-person cinematics that are a new choice for the series — one that Brand Manager Kazutoki Kono said was inspired by the team’s work on the PlayStation VR modes in Ace Combat 7: Skies Unknown. The perspective adds a lot of emotional weight to Ace Combat 8, capturing the sense of struggle aboard the Endurance and the pressure of carrying the war’s morale on your back and commanding Joker Flight, Rex’s four-fighter team. Becoming a fighter ace Though your job as the Wings of Theve is initially just to stay alive, your presence and skills quickly change the tone for Joker Flight. When enemy fighters show up on your first mission, you quickly prove that the Wings of Theve can be more than just an inspiring ghost story. The Ace Combat series does a good job of keeping complex flight controls simple and easy to learn, so it doesn’t feel like you need flight sim-level knowledge to become a top gun. Fans of Ace Combat 7 will be right at home with Ace Combat 8, which maintains the experience from the 2019 game, but with some new bells and whistles thanks to the PS5 Dual Sense controller. Resistance in the haptic triggers adds intensity to accelerating with R2, decelerating with L2, and executing high-G turns by holding both, telegraphing through your hands how powerful your aircraft really is. Whether attacking other planes in the air or strafing targets on the ground, your goal is often to keep enemies in your sights long enough to lock on and fire missiles or special weapons with Circle or your machine gun with X. You can quickly swap lock-ons with Triangle to find new targets and swap weapons with Square. The controls are easy to pick up, but there’s complexity in flying your plane, and you’re going to need to build your skills to survive some of Ace Combat 8’s later sorties. Project Aces has very much avoided fixing anything that isn’t broken when it comes to gameplay, with battles feeling fast and chaotic as you dodge incoming missiles and try to line up your guns against enemy planes. With your comrades at your wing, you can also issue orders with the directional buttons, sending them to attack a specific target, allowing them to scatter and engage at will, calling them back to cover you, or telling them to switch to any special weapons you’ve equipped them with and go on the attack. At some points, you can also make story decisions about how the team will proceed. During one mission I played, you engage an enemy squadron filled with friends of Rex’s wingman, Professor. He asks you to avoid killing the pilots as you shoot them down, and you can choose whether to agree to that request. It doesn’t seem that your decisions will greatly alter how the story plays out, but Kono said choices like this, as well as how well you fare when you’re tasked with defending allied forces such as naval ships, can affect which characters survive into future missions and story beats. A series of desperate battles Ace Combat 8 shines in conveying the stakes of the war you’re fighting as your successes cause the legend of the Wings of Theve to grow — along with the hopes and expectations of your fellow soldiers. In one mission I previewed, the ragtag FCU forces work to take down a ridiculously huge, incredibly dangerous Land Battleship. The ship, which is basically a navy destroyer combined with a tank, is nearly indestructible, and the FCU plans to use trucks loaded with bombs to try to take out its treads. Your mission is first to protect the trucks, then attack the treads. Even on Ace Combat 8’s normal difficulty, the mission was tough — the Land Battleship is decked out with powerful rail guns, as well as anti-aircraft cannons and deployable drones. The fight takes place in a massive city center, so you not only have to dodge all sorts of incoming fire, but do your best not to crash into the buildings as well. The only hope to defeat the land battleship is for the FCU to demolish skyscrapers in the ship’s path, slowing it down and eventually trapping it. The mission really ratchets up the scale of the war and channels the emotions felt by the FCU’s forces. Radio chatter is nothing new to Ace Combat 8, but in all the missions I played, that chatter captures the chaotic and often desperate tone of the moment, as commanders, officers, soldiers on the ground, and your wingmen all fill the airwaves, issuing orders and reacting to what’s happening. As we arced around the land battleship, fighting interceptors and protecting the trucks, Ace Combat 8 not only used the chatter to convey critical mission info in the moment, it sold the story of frightened soldiers doing everything they can to stop an overwhelming force as they fought for their home. It’s that storytelling, coupled with fast-paced battles and memorable characters, that make grabbing the stick in Ace Combat 8 an exciting prospect. But you don’t have to take my word for it. Ace Combat 8: Wings of Theve hits PlayStation 5 on October 2.

Title: The Sunday Papers Date: Sun, 07 Jun 2026 10:00:00 +0000 Link: https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/the-sunday-papers-813-1 Sundays are for recovering after a late night of trailerblogging and oop, no, wait, there’s another two full-length showcases just this evening. It’s too late for me, readers, but you can save yourselves with some more thoughtful, maybe even calming reads on games and not-games. I bet none of them even have the words "great experience for our players." Read more

Title: Silent Hill 2 remakers Bloober Team are boldly going where few horror devs have gone before in Star Trek: Shadow Frontier, a "psychological thriller" starring Ro Laren Date: Sat, 06 Jun 2026 23:10:00 +0000 Link: https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/silent-hill-2-remakers-bloober-team-are-boldly-going-where-few-horror-devs-have-gone-before-in-star-trek-shadow-frontier-a-psychological-thriller-starring-ro-laren Here's one I wasn't quite expecting: Silent Hill 2 remake and Cronos: The New Dawn developers Bloober Team are working on a Star Trek game in collaboration with license owners Paramount. As you might imagine, given Bloober's pedigree, it doesn't appear to be a very uplifting Star Trek game. It is not a Star Trek game in which you would expect to have an Earl Grey teaparty on the Holodeck, with Data playing the viola. Called Star Trek: Shadow Frontier, it's a "psychological thriller" set on an uncharted planet that has become a spaceship graveyard. Something with tendrils lurks hereabouts, and it's trying to eat your mind. Read more

Title: Self-cloning strategy game The Alters is getting a 20 hour terraforming expansion that plays with the problem of age Date: Sat, 06 Jun 2026 21:00:00 +0000 Link: https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/self-cloning-strategy-game-the-alters-is-getting-a-20-hour-terraforming-expansion-that-plays-with-the-problem-of-age Self-cloning sci-fi strategy game The Alters is getting a DLC expansion in which you terraform the world of the original game, using cryosleep to fast-forward the years, even as your hard-working alternate selves age and wither. Out on 13th July, it's a 20 hour epilogue starring Jan Scientist, one of Jan Dolski's vat-grown doubles, who creates his own workforce of clones while investigating a phenomenon called "the Oasis". Over the course of the expansion, you'll build up a new underground base, populate the volcanic soils with flora and fauna, and contend with the planet's increasing hostility to your efforts. It's not quite clear from the release, but I imagine there's also a moderate risk of being dragged from your cryopod and crucified by a bunch of septuagenarian doppelgangers. Anyway, with useful irony I can't think of any more synonyms for "clone". Here's a trailer. Read more

Title: Ukrainian-made Lovecraftian horror game The Sinking City 2 finally has a release date, and you can play the first hour right now on Steam Date: Sat, 06 Jun 2026 20:00:00 +0000 Link: https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/ukrainian-made-lovecraftian-horror-game-the-sinking-city-2-finally-has-a-release-date-and-you-can-play-the-first-hour-right-now-on-steam Frogwares' are ready for you to dip your toes into their survival horror game The Sinking City 2. What happens to said toes in those tentacle-filled Lovecraftian waters is your responsibility. As well as a release date – August 18th –, the Ukrainian developers have released the game's first hour as a demo on Steam. You'll step into the waterlogged gumshoes of private investigator Calvin as he searches for his missing lover, Faye, in the city of Arkham, a flooded Massachusetts town overwhelmed by Cthulhu horrors. Our Jeremy played a portion of the game recently and said it might just be "we'll finally have a good Cthulhu game that can stand up to the likes of what Pyramid Head and Nemesis have given genre enthusiasts." Read more

Title: What are we all playing this weekend? Date: Sat, 06 Jun 2026 07:00:00 +0000 Link: https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/what-are-we-all-playing-this-weekend-385 Saturdays are for lying in bed and resting your sore typing fingers, muttering curses at Geoff Keighley under your breath. They're not particularly mean curses, I quite enjoy covering events like SGF. It's nice having a few hours where game announcements pour forth like bubbling water. Yes, those bubbles can be the ineffable gassing up of marketing hype, but I won't dismiss everything we see as pure cynicism. And besides, as tired as I may be this morning, it's not as bad as the time I worked a week of night shifts covering E3 at PCGamesN. At the end of the week, on the last train home, I fell asleep, thouroughly missed my station and got kicked off at the terminus. With no phone battery and no taxis in the small village, I had to sleep in a park until the next morning when the trains started up again and I could get back to my bed in Bath. Read more