Title: Star Wars Effects Artist Phil Tippett Shutters Studio Date: Sun, 30 Aug 2026 06:11:11 +0000 Link: https://kotaku.com/star-wars-effects-artist-phil-tippett-shutters-studio-2000729605 Following a Chapter 11 bankruptcy, the Hollywood puppetry wizard and director of Mad God is selling over 40 years of movie magic

Title: Phil Collins Returns To Vice City With An Ominous Song Choice For Jason And Lucia Date: Sat, 29 Aug 2026 20:39:51 +0000 Link: https://kotaku.com/phil-collins-returns-to-vice-city-with-an-ominous-song-choice-for-jason-and-lucia-2000729601 On top of an extended glimpse at what the upcoming Grand Theft Auto VI will look like, Netflix gave a hint at what your crime spree playlist will sound like too

Title: Mike Judge Is Taking Beavis And Butt-Head Back From Paramount Date: Sat, 29 Aug 2026 18:27:36 +0000 Link: https://kotaku.com/mike-judge-to-take-beavis-and-butt-head-back-from-paramount-2000729591 As David Ellison’s Hollywood takeover continues to hit stumbling blocks, the cult animator has motioned to reclaim his famed nincompoops

Title: James Pond Co-Creator Calls AI-Rife Remake Disrespectful And Soulless Date: Sat, 29 Aug 2026 17:50:57 +0000 Link: https://kotaku.com/james-pond-co-creator-calls-ai-rife-remake-disrespectful-and-soulless-2000729581 'I hope they choke on an AI-generated fishbone' says original developer Chris Sorrell

Title: Xbox Calls Next-Gen Project Helix A ‘Family Of Devices,’ But Isn’t Ready To Say If Elder Scrolls 6 Will Be Exclusive Date: Sat, 29 Aug 2026 13:58:52 +0000 Link: https://kotaku.com/xbox-calls-next-gen-project-helix-a-family-of-devices-but-isnt-ready-to-say-if-elder-scrolls-6-will-be-exclusive-2000729562 Microsoft's gaming division was tight-lipped at Gamescom

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: The Witcher 3: Songs Of The Past Is A Mystery Centered On Dandelion Date: Sat, 29 Aug 2026 15:00:00 +0000 Link: https://www.gamespot.com/videos/the-witcher-3-songs-of-the-past-is-a-mystery-centered-on-dandelion/ GameSpot was also able to attend a hands-off presentation, where we learned all about The Witcher 3 - Wild Hunt Songs of the Past’s Dandelion-centered storyline. CD Projekt Red returns to its fantasy-themed action-RPG after over a decade, and the developer says this expansion takes Geralt on one last ride “before passing the torch.”

Title: Xbox Kept At Least One Big Promise In Its Most Tumultuous Year Ever Date: Sat, 29 Aug 2026 14:00:00 +0000 Link: https://www.gamespot.com/articles/xbox-kept-at-least-one-big-promise-in-its-most-tumultuous-year-ever/ When it drastically increased the price of Game Pass Ultimate on October 1, 2025, Xbox made a promise in a now-deleted Xbox Wire post: “Ultimate subscribers now get access to over 75 day-one releases a year.”  In the year since, a lot has changed at Xbox. It has hired a new CEO, laid off thousands of developers, spun off several studios, and scaled back its multiplatform plans. This past year has been one of pivots and changes in strategy for Xbox, so I wondered if that day-one release commitment for Game Pass Ultimate fell by the wayside.  Over the past year, I have tracked every title added to Game Pass Ultimate the day it launched. As of Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy’s launch on August 27, 2026, Xbox has met the goal it set for Game Pass Ultimate content last year. Xbox looks very different now than it did a year ago, though, so reflecting on the past year of Game Pass Ultimate also means reflecting on what else has changed at Xbox over that time.  This promotional image from October 2025 promotes "75+ day one games a year" as an Xbox Game Pass Ultimate benefit October 2025: 9 Games Added Sopa: The Tale of the Stolen Potato Little Rocket Lab Ball X Pit Keeper  Ninja Gaiden 4 The Outer Worlds 2 Powerwash Simulator 2 Bounty Star:  Super Fantasy Kingdom Following the price-increase announcement and 75+ game commitment, Xbox came out swinging in October. This was the busiest month in terms of first-party and second-party releases on the service over the past year, as Keeper, Ninja Gaiden 4, and The Outer Worlds 2 were all published by Xbox Game Studios. The Xbox ROG Ally also released this month and was positioned as a portable PC tailor-made for Game Pass. Fans and former Xbox developers did not take too kindly to the Game Pass Ultimate price hike, though, which turned what could’ve been a triumphant month for Xbox into one of controversy.  November 2025: 12 Games Added Football Manager 26 Dead Static Drive Egging On Whiskerwood Pigeon Simulator Winter Burrow Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 Moonlighter 2 Total Chaos Young Suns Monsters Are Coming More day-one games would come to Game Pass Ultimate in November 2025 than any other month. That said, the lineup was mostly made up of indies like Winter Burrow and Total Chaos. The first-party offering of the month was Call of Duty: Black Ops 7, the second Call of Duty game to come to the subscription service the day it was released. Black Ops 7 would receive mixed reviews from critics and the community and didn't make the grand Game Pass splash Xbox needed in the wake of the price hike. December 2025: 3 Games Added Marvel Cosmic Invasion Routine Death Howl Not many games came to the subscription service in December, though Marvel Cosmic Invasion and Routine had a fair bit of hype. Xbox also did not show anything of note at The Game Awards. The defining Xbox moment of December is when Circana sales report data pointed out Black Ops 7 had underperformed in North America. Activision announced it would no longer release Modern Warfare or Black Ops games in back-to-back years, a clear indication that the Xbox and Activision Blizzard merger was not going as planned.  Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 (Activision) January 2026: 2 Games Added Quarantine Zone: The Last Check Mio: Memories in Orbit January of this year would add fewer games than any other month, although MiO: Memories in Orbit is quite good. It was a busy month for Xbox, though, as it held an Xbox Developer Direct to show off Fable, Forza Horizon 5, Kiln, and Beast of Reincarnation. Previous Xbox leadership did have to answer some questions about their confusing multiplatform approach and willingness to cancel games, but January would ultimately prove to be the calm before the storm at Xbox. February 2026: 7 Games Added Menace Relooted Blazblue Entropy Effect X Starsand Island High On Life 2 Aerial Knights’ Drop Shot Dice A Million In what was an otherwise standard month for Xbox Game Pass, some earth-shattering changes were made at Xbox. Phil Spencer, who had led the Microsoft division since 2014, stepped down as CEO of Microsoft Gaming and was replaced by Asha Sharma. Sarah Bond, an executive closely tied to Xbox’s multiplatform strategy, also exited the company. At the time, Sharma wrote in a Microsoft Blog post that she wanted to “recommit to our core Xbox fans and players, those who have invested with us for the past 25 years,” leaving us wondering when, not if, big changes would come to Xbox. March 2026: 3 Games Added Planet of Lana II Nova Roma Super Meat Boy 3D Outside of an Xbox Partner Preview showcase highlighting third-party games, March was pretty quiet on the Xbox Game Pass front. Sharma made a big splash immediately after taking over by announcing Project Helix, Xbox’s next-gen console. The controversial “This is an Xbox” marketing campaign, which deemphasized consoles, was also sunset at Sharma’s direction. While component shortages mean we still don’t know much about Project Helix, this month gave us our first indication of what Xbox’s recommitment to itself was. April 2026: 9 Games Added Replaced Aphelion Vampire Crawlers Kiln Hades 2 inKonbini Heroes of Might and Magic: Olden Era Terratech Legion Sledding Game This was the best month for Game Pass yet in 2026, headlined by Double Fine’s multiplayer game Kiln. This would go on to be the last game released by Double Fine under Xbox ownership. A report from The Verge also revealed that Sharma held a meeting where she teased big changes to come at Xbox, telling employees that they “have to fix the fundamentals on console and PC.” We would see how that played out over the next couple of months. Kiln (Double Fine) May 2026: 11 Games Added Mixtape Motorslice Forza Horizon 6 Outbound Black Jacket Call of the Elder Gods Subnautica 2 Luna Abyss Echo Generation 2 Crashout Crew Kabuto Park May 2026 was the most chaotic month for Game Pass within the past year. In terms of games, Forza Horizon 6 and Subnautica 2 both had very successful launches, while Mixtape was met with critical acclaim. More importantly, Xbox also made some important changes to Game Pass by backing off its commitment to adding Call of Duty games to the service on day one. In turn, it also brought the monthly price of Ultimate down from $30 to $23 (still higher than before the previous price increase). “Our players cover a wide breadth of geographies, preferences, and tastes, so while there isn’t a single model that’s best for everyone, this change responds to a lot of feedback we’ve gotten so far. We’ll continue to listen and learn,” the Xbox Wire announcement for this explains. No mention of the 75+ game commitment was made in that post. June 2026: 6 Games Added Frog Sqwad Solarpunk Beatdown City Survivors Beastro Junkster Starseeker: Astroneer Expedition While June was as milquetoast a month as it could be in terms of new Game Pass titles, it was full of massive ups and downs for Xbox. A showcase was held during Summer Game Fest that celebrated Xbox and confirmed a recommitment to Xbox console exclusives with Gears of War: E-Day and Clockwork Revolution. At the time, Xbox admitted it had lost “millions” of Game Pass subscribers since the October price increase and had only recently begun to regain them after the price decrease in May.  Then, almost as soon as Summer Game Fest ended, an Xbox Wire post from Sharma explained that Xbox needed to “reset the business” due to a low “accountability margin,” the hardware-component crisis, and being “over extended” with the number of studios it owns. This sparked lots of speculation and rumors about layoffs, studios being shut down or spun off, and Game Pass investment disappearing for third-party studios. It was a preview for what was to come in July. July 2026: 8 Games Added Ascend to Zero Wuthering Waves Denshattack Shift at Midnight Tears of Metal Halo: Campaign Evolved  Corsair Cover Mistfall Hunter Halo: Campaign Evolved, a remake of Halo: Combat Evolved, was not nearly enough to take attention away from all of the shocking moves Xbox made in July. Xbox announced plans to cut 3,200 jobs over the next fiscal year, sold off Ninja Theory and Undead Labs, and spun off Double Fine and Compulsion Games as independent studios.  As for where Game Pass fits in all of this, Sharma admitted that Game Pass and other parts of the Xbox business “did not grow at the pace we expected.” Bloomberg revealed that Xbox had been spending over $1 billion a year on Game Pass-related deals. While Xbox is still committed to Xbox Game Pass, this month made it clear that the plan to center the entire Xbox business around the subscription service truly didn’t pan out as intended.  Xbox CEO Asha Sharma at the Xbox Games Showcase (Microsoft) August 2026: 4 Games Added Beast of Reincarnation Sandustry Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy Blood Dungeon As of this month, we’re still dealing with the fallout of Xbox’s July layoffs. Both Compulsion and Double Fine have reestablished themselves as independent studios and regained publishing rights to their games, although those titles remain on Xbox’s subscription service for now. Beast of Reincarnation and Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy are some of the bigger day-one releases of the year for Game Pass, although Beast of Reincarnation did not garner fantastic reviews.  September 2026: At least 4 Games will be added Minecraft Dungeons 2 Dune: Awakening  Forever Ago Speedrunners 2 Right now, four day-one additions are slated for Game Pass Ultimate. These games will affirm the “over” part of the “over 75 day-one releases” promise that Xbox made last year. As of August 2026, we know that at least 78 games will have been added to Game Pass Ultimate on day one between October 2025 and September 2026. Xbox has not made any particularly bold proclamations about the subscription service or its future at Gamescom. It has also neither posted online to boast that it surpassed the 75-game milestone nor publicly committed to delivering over 75 day-one releases on Game Pass Ultimate per year beyond 2026. A source tells GameSpot that the company plans to continue bringing day-one games to the subscription service, though. A lot has changed at Xbox over the past year, as everything from Xbox Game Studios’ developer count to the price and offerings of Game Pass Ultimate looks very different from just one year ago. Still, in a year full of mayhem for Xbox as a company, it managed to deliver on a Game Pass promise made before all of this chaos ensued.

Title: 7 Minutes Of New Hellraiser: Revival Gameplay Breakdown Date: Sat, 29 Aug 2026 01:45:00 +0000 Link: https://www.gamespot.com/videos/7-minutes-of-new-hellraiser-revival-gameplay-breakdown/ Saber Interactive has unleashed some gnarly and frightening new gameplay for Clive Barker's Hellraiser: Revival, featuring a section reminiscent of the infamous Silent Hills teaser, P.T.

Title: Tech Experts Call Grand Theft Auto 6 The Most Visually Advanced Game To Date, Which Explains Why It’s Stuck At 30FPS Date: Fri, 28 Aug 2026 22:35:19 +0000 Link: https://www.gamespot.com/articles/tech-experts-call-grand-theft-auto-6-the-most-visually-advanced-game-to-date-which-explains-why-its-stuck-at-30fps/ Grand Theft Auto 6 has finally had its first big gameplay reveal, giving us our first real look at Rockstar's massive open-world and the amount of detail it holds. It's one that might be the most visually-impressive game we've ever seen, according to the experts at Digital Foundry. Digital Foundry's Oliver Mackenzie and Richard Leadbetter have praised GTA 6's visual presentation, with Mackenzie specifically going as far to call it the "most impressive example of real-time game rendering" he's ever seen. The pair praised a slew of details showcased in the gameplay, including standout character rendering, especially the hair physics and skin details across not just the game's protagonist, but many NPCs too. Ray tracing use was also praised, with the pair pointing out how Rockstar has delicately implemented it in the right places for the biggest impact, and is leaning on older conventional methods in the pursuit for a better balance between fidelity and performance. Performance was a big talking point too, especially so given how poorly GTA 5 performed on Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 when it initially launched. Rockstar has always seemingly favored the best looking image quality over the smoothest, but that seems to have changed with GTA 6. Digital Foundry noted that while the game was rendering at 30 frames per second, that target seems to be consistently hit, with the team rarely finding dips during its analysis of all 48,242 frames. According to Digital Foundry's calculations, the gameplay preview of GTA 6 was rendering at a native 1440p and then upscaled to 4K without using a modern upscaling technique, leading to a slightly soft image that can hopefully be improved before launch. The team also reaffirmed its prediction for several months ago, saying that it doesn't expect Rockstar to release a 60fps performance mode for GTA 6 on this generation of consoles, even with significant compromises to the outstanding visual presentation on offer. It expects the PlayStation 5 Pro to offer better examples of ray-traced effects or potentially higher resolution targets, but the CPU remains the biggest bottleneck in a world with so much simulation that would make halving the rendering time nigh impossible without a significantly more capable processor. That's something that a PC release in the future might showcase. There are so many details packed into the Grand Theft Auto 6 showcase that you might have missed, so make sure to check out our biggest takeways from the presentation, including the return of a six-star wanted level, how you can pet (and scold) dogs around the city, some of the references fans are already picking up, and how you won't need to engage with the game's love story if you don't want to.

Title: Fable Hands-On Impressions Date: Fri, 28 Aug 2026 21:45:00 +0000 Link: https://www.gamespot.com/videos/fable-hands-on-impressions/ My actual experience of Fable's combat is far different from the disappointing footage released earlier this week.

Title: Harry Potter Meets The Odyssey in the Most Highly-Anticipated Fantasy Book of the Summer Date: Sun, 30 Aug 2026 08:00:14 GMT Link: https://www.polygon.com/neverfear-katherine-rundell-book/ Disney thinks it’s found the next Harry Potter. Last year, the company announced it had acquired the movie rights to Katherine Rundell’s Impossible Creatures series, noting that Rundell is the first author since J.K. Rowling to top the children’s bestseller lists in both the U.S. and U.K. Rundell initially pitched Impossible Creatures as a trilogy, but signed a seven-figure publishing contract last year to deliver five books. After reading the third book in the series, I understand the hype.

Title: Anno 117's New Hippodrome DLC Is More Fun Than It Has Any Right to Be Date: Sun, 30 Aug 2026 08:00:14 GMT Link: https://www.polygon.com/anno-117-hippodrome-dlc/ Historically, middle-of-the-season DLC in Anno games tends to be weaker than what you'd get at the start or end. It's something for later expansions to build on, not necessarily an exciting addition in itself. So I had measured expectations for Anno 117: Pax Romana's Hippodrome DLC, and that was shortsighted of me. Sure, it's just one monument-class building. But this thing's great.

Title: Robert Downey Jr's 98-Minute Cult Classic Psychological Thriller Is Officially Coming to Netflix Date: Sun, 30 Aug 2026 08:00:14 GMT Link: https://www.polygon.com/halle-berry-rdj-gothika-netflix-streaming-september-1/ Two decades ago, Robert Downey Jr. was who you hired if you wanted a memorably weird performance. Before his career renaissance in 2008 as the face of the Marvel Cinematic Universe, Downey was a quirky character actor with a history of idiosyncratic roles. It can be fun to go back and reexperience some of his performances from his pre-MCU "weird little freak" era, like Two Girls and a Guy, Weird Science, Kiss Kiss Bang Bang, or Chaplin.

Title: 12 Video Games That Deserve Movie or TV Adaptations Date: Sun, 30 Aug 2026 08:00:14 GMT Link: https://www.polygon.com/12-games-deserve-movies/ Despite a generally negative response from critics, The Super Mario Galaxy Moviesurpassed $1 billion at the box office. It was the second Super Mario movie to accomplish that feat in just a few short years, and it joins other franchises like Sonic the Hedgehog that have recently been keeping Hollywood producers very happy.

Title: Netflix Is About to Lose a 10/10 Sci-Fi Series That's Perfect From Start to Finish Date: Sun, 30 Aug 2026 05:00:14 GMT Link: https://www.polygon.com/orphan-black-leaving-netflix-september-2026/ Biopunk is a genre that we desperately need more of. Like cyberpunk’s interest in dystopia and characters who live life on the margins of society, biopunk is all about the effects of technology on the body, and the repercussions it might have on society. Shows and movies tackling these subjects make for thoughtful if squeamish experiences, asking some great questions about humans, their purpose, and the roles of corporations who have access to our genetic information. Despite how relevant these topics are in the modern era, biopunk stories remain incredibly rare.

Title: GeForce NOW Gives Gamers More Ways to Play at Gamescom 2026 Date: Thu, 27 Aug 2026 13:00:33 +0000 Link: https://blogs.nvidia.com/blog/geforce-now-thursday-gamescom-2026/ NVIDIA’s Gamescom announcements are revealing what’s next for GeForce NOW, with new ways to play, more supported devices and platforms, and even more big PC games headed to the cloud. New NVIDIA DLSS 4.5 technology controls give members more ways to fine-tune gameplay, while expanded support for new Steam devices, GOG single sign-on, Firefox browser support and more Amazon Fire TV devices continue broadening where and how GeForce RTX-powered PC gaming can be enjoyed. Gamescom is also bringing a blockbuster lineup of PC games to GeForce NOW. CONTROL Resonant, Gears of War: E-Day, Onimusha: Way of the Sword, The Blood of Dawnwalker and STAR WARS Zero Company are all coming to the cloud at launch.  For a limited time, members can also get CONTROL Resonant with the purchase of a 12-month GeForce NOW Ultimate membership. The Gamescom extras don’t stop there. To celebrate, GeForce NOW is giving away more than 40 prizes in our Community Giveaway — including gaming hardware and GeForce NOW Ultimate memberships. There’s even more fun to come. Check out the list of 13 games joining the GeForce NOW library this week. Next-Level Cloud Gaming More ways to choose how to play. This fall, GeForce NOW is introducing new NVIDIA DLSS 4.5 controls in the cloud, giving Ultimate members more choice over how supported games look and perform, even without the latest hardware. Powered by NVIDIA RTX graphics, each control offers something different: DLSS Super Resolution sharpens image quality, while Dynamic Frame Generation delivers lower latency and stutter for smoother streaming, and Ray Reconstruction enhances ray-traced visuals. Together, these technologies make it easier to tune supported games for image quality, responsiveness or a preferred balance between the two.  Stay tuned to GFN Thursdays for details about best practices for enabling DLSS 4.5 overrides and how Dynamic Frame Generation can help Ultimate members enable more graphic settings while still getting smooth streaming. Stream full steam ahead with the Steam ecosystem. GeForce NOW is also adding community-requested support for Steam Machine with Steam Controller later this fall, and later for Windows and macOS, delivering more ways to play and making it even easier for longtime Steam players to jump into the cloud using familiar hardware. The additions build on existing Steam Deck support and expand compatibility across the Steam ecosystem. Get your GOG on with one click into the library. Launching GOG games just got even easier. With GOG single sign-on now available on GeForce NOW, members can securely link their account once, automatically sync supported games and launch them without having to sign in to GOG again — all with a single click. With fewer steps between opening the app, skipping any downloads and jumping into gameplay, it’s another way GeForce NOW continues streamlining access to PC gaming libraries, making it easier to play the GOG library of games on TV platforms since gamers are automatically logged into their GOG accounts. Find popular titles, like Cyberpunk 2077 and The Witcher 3: The Wild Hunt, in the app in the dedicated GOG row. Or search and filter for GOG games, then jump into supported titles from almost anywhere — all streamed from the cloud. Check back on GFN Thursdays for the latest games joining the GeForce NOW library, including newly supported games streaming from GOG. Outfox nearly any device with GeForce RTX gaming. Plus, GeForce NOW is now officially supported on Firefox, expanding browser access across all major Windows browsers. Members can jump into supported PC games directly from Firefox without downloading a dedicated app. Ultimate members can enjoy GeForce RTX-powered gaming at up to 1440p and 120 frames per second. Simply download the latest version of Firefox and visit play.geforcenow.com to get started. The cloud handles downloads, installs and updates, keeping local storage free while games stay ready to play in the cloud.  Bring the fire to living rooms with GeForce NOW. GeForce NOW is expanding support to additional Amazon Fire TV devices. GeForce NOW first launched on Fire TV devices earlier this year, and will soon expand to the Fire TV Stick 4K Select, a 4K streaming stick that’s ready to game right out of the box. Streaming from the cloud means supported PC games are ready to play using a compatible controller, making it easy to enjoy GeForce NOW on the biggest screen in the house with even more options to play from the comfort of the couch.  And that’s not all the awesomeness from Amazon. Later this year, Fire TV users will be able to purchase GeForce NOW memberships directly through Amazon, creating a more seamless path from device setup to gameplay. These new features will arrive alongside some of the biggest games coming to the cloud throughout the year. Get Ready for Launch Five newly announced and highly anticipated games are coming to GeForce NOW at launch: CONTROL Resonant, Gears of War: E-Day, Onimusha: Way of the Sword, The Blood of Dawnwalker and STAR WARS Zero Company.  Better yet, members can lock in one of them early: For a limited time, purchase a 12-month GeForce NOW Ultimate membership and receive CONTROL Resonant at launch at no additional cost, and be first to experience Faden’s next chapter. The offer is available Tuesday, Aug. 25, through Sunday, Sept. 27. Ultimate members can stream the full lineup with GeForce RTX 5080-class performance in the cloud, including NVIDIA DLSS 4, ray tracing, NVIDIA Reflex and Cinematic Quality Streaming technologies, with up to 5K high dynamic range on supported devices.  Whether diving into new worlds or returning to iconic franchises, GeForce NOW lets members skip expensive hardware upgrades, massive installs and storage management so they can jump straight into the action the moment each game launches. Here’s a closer look at what’s coming: Contain the chaos. Explore a warped Manhattan on the brink of paranatural annihilation in Remedy’s CONTROL Resonant. Harness Dylan Faden’s extraordinary powers to battle the Hiss, the Mold and other reality-bending threats while searching for his sister, Federal Bureau of CONTROL Director Jesse Faden. Emergence begins. Experience the horror and brutality of Emergence Day in the Coalition’s Gears of War: E-Day. Fourteen years before the original Gears of War, join Marcus Fenix and Dominic Santiago in a gripping origin-story campaign as the Locust Horde first erupt from below, igniting a desperate fight for survival. Rally squads and fight on in multiplayer with a reimagination of Gears’ iconic PvE mode, Horde Siege, or go head to head with a refined versus PvP. Pick up the Oni Gauntlet. Fight across a twisted vision of Edo-period Kyoto in Capcom’s Onimusha: Way of the Sword. Wield the mystical Oni Gauntlet, master intense swordplay and battle relentless demonic Genma beneath mysterious clouds of Malice. Walk the line between day and night. Step into 14th-century Europe in Bandai Namco’s The Blood of Dawnwalker, where war, plague and rising vampire powers have reshaped history. Play as Coen, a young Dawnwalker torn between humanity and cursed strength, and shape his path while fighting to save his family. Command the galaxy’s finest. Lead an elite squad behind enemy lines in STAR WARS Zero Company, a single-player turn-based game set during the twilight of the Clone Wars. Command former Republic officer Hawks and Zero Company through tactical battles and high-stakes missions where strategy, squad composition and player choices shape the fate of the galaxy. More Ways to Win Gaming gear and Ultimate memberships are up for grabs. GeForce NOW is marking Gamescom with a community giveaway featuring more than 40 prizes. Gamers will have a chance to score a MacBook Neo, Steam Deck or Chromebook — each paired with a one-year GeForce NOW Ultimate membership — along with Amazon Fire TV Sticks and GeForce NOW Ultimate memberships ranging from one month to one year. Head over to the GeForce NOW community on Reddit for all the giveaway details and how to enter. The Hunt Is On Squad up and fight for survival in Aliens: Fireteam Elite 2, streaming on GeForce NOW this week at launch. Assemble a four-player fireteam of Colonial Marines and battle through swarms of Xenomorphs, deadly new threats and increasingly desperate encounters. With deeper squad mechanics, new and improved classes, smarter enemies and expanded customization, every mission puts teamwork — and nerves — to the test. Members can also look for the following games joining the cloud this week: Aliens: Fireteam Elite 2 (New release on Steam, Aug. 25) Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy (New release on Steam and Xbox, Aug. 27, available on Game Pass) STAR WARS Zero Company (New release on EA app and Steam, Aug. 27) Baldur’s Gate 3 (GOG) Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 – Open Beta Weekend (Battle.net, Steam and Xbox available from Aug. 28 10am PDT  to Sep. 1 at 10am PDT. For more information please visit the Call of Duty website). Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 (GOG) Cold Fear (GOG) IRON NEST: Heavy Turret Simulator (Steam) Kingdom Come: Deliverance II (GOG) Mount & Blade: Bannerlord II (GOG) No Man’s Sky (GOG) Paradise Killer (Steam) The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt (GOG) Dates listed above reflect when games are released on their respective stores. GeForce NOW availability may vary, as games are onboarded after release and added throughout the week. Keep an eye on GeForce NOW channels and GFN Thursdays for availability updates on announced titles. To experience GeForce NOW, gamers can start with a GeForce NOW day pass and try premium cloud gaming before committing to a membership. Better yet, the cost of a day pass can be applied toward a first membership purchase, making it even easier to level up when ready. Check back every GFN Thursday for new games, new features and even more ways to play on GeForce NOW. Which Gamescom announcement has you most excited? Let us know on X or in the comments below.  The future of PC gaming is on display with GeForce NOW. DLSS 4.5 controlsExpanded device support Upcoming AAA games More ways to play Community giveaway Firefox browser support… and more! #gamescom Details https://t.co/Rz6RnX0Pt4 pic.twitter.com/sShKRhzrD3 — NVIDIA GeForce NOW (@NVIDIAGFN) August 25, 2026

Title: Leading Publishers Bring Blockbuster PC Games and Technology to NVIDIA RTX Spark Date: Tue, 25 Aug 2026 15:30:48 +0000 Link: https://blogs.nvidia.com/blog/gamescom-rtx-spark-pc-games-technology/ NVIDIA is bringing the next wave of RTX gaming to the Gamescom conference running this week in Cologne, Germany, with support for new games, anti-cheat technologies and increased visual quality.  Electronic Arts, Embark and Ubisoft are among the latest game publishers and developers bringing their blockbuster titles to NVIDIA RTX Spark ahead of its launch this fall. They join the publishers that announced RTX Spark support at COMPUTEX in May, including KRAFTON, NetEase, Riot Games and XBOX.  NVIDIA is working closely with game developers and ecosystem partners to ensure today’s top PC games — including EA’s EA SPORTS F1 25 and Apex Legends, Ubisoft’s Anno 117: Pax Romana and Embark Studios’ ARC Raiders and THE FINALS — run seamlessly on RTX Spark devices. “We’re excited to bring Anno 117: Pax Romana to a new generation of RTX-powered PCs,” said Stéphane Jankowski, Ubisoft executive producer of Anno 117 : Pax Romana. “Our teams build the game to be seen wide: full districts, long sightlines, thousands of details at once. Seeing RTX Spark hold that level of fidelity from a single chip is genuinely impressive.” RTX Spark reinvents personal computing, bringing personal AI agents, advanced content creation and high-performance gaming together in a platform engineered from the ground up for the next wave of Windows PCs. For gamers, RTX Spark combines Windows devices with NVIDIA RTX technologies, including DLSS and Reflex.  Bringing Anti-Cheat to RTX Spark Supporting modern PC gaming goes beyond running the game itself. Many of today’s biggest online games rely on sophisticated anti-cheat technologies, to enable fair play across the multiple platforms these games run on.   NVIDIA has been working with EA to bring native EA Javelin Anticheat support to RTX Spark, including for EA’s biggest multiplayer games, such as EA SPORTS F1 25. RTX Spark launches this fall.  RTX Delivers Next-Generation Gaming RTX Spark is just one part of NVIDIA’s lineup of gaming announcements at Gamescom, including: DLSS 4.5 Ray Reconstruction is available now, featuring NVIDIA’s latest second-generation transformer model to deliver even higher image quality in ray- and path-traced content. It replaces traditional denoisers with an NVIDIA supercomputer-trained AI network to reconstruct higher-quality pixels in the parts of a ray-traced frame where rays were not sampled. Path tracing comes to CONTROL Resonant and 007 First Light to deliver new levels of visual fidelity.  NVIDIA ACE technologies are coming to Aniimo in early 2027, letting players naturally interact with their creatures. Gears of War: E-Day includes RTX Mega Geometry integration, advancing image quality on GeForce RTX GPUs, alongside ray tracing and DLSS 4.5. RTX Remix keeps remastering PC classics, with a major Painkiller RTX mod update available now and The Elder Scrolls III: Morrowind RTX coming soon. GeForce NOW gives members more ways to play with new DLSS 4.5 controls, expanded support for Steam Machine and other devices and platforms, plus blockbuster PC games including CONTROL Resonant, Gears of War: E-Day and more coming to the cloud at launch. Find more on NVIDIA’s announcements at Gamescom in this GeForce article. 

Title: Bring the Fire: Play Games on GeForce NOW With New Firefox Browser Support Date: Thu, 20 Aug 2026 13:00:24 +0000 Link: https://blogs.nvidia.com/blog/geforce-now-thursday-firefox/ It’s a new way into the cloud.  GeForce NOW welcomes Firefox support to the cloud, opening up another way to jump into high-performance PC gaming straight from the browser, starting today. Whether on a school laptop or everyday PC, it’s now even easier to play supported PC games without downloading a dedicated app. Plus, discover 12 new games streaming from the GeForce NOW library this week, led by Gallipoli.  No Downloads. Just Firefox. This cloud is on fire with new ways to play on Firefox. GeForce NOW is now supported on Firefox, expanding access across even more devices.  Members can outfox big downloads and jump into high-performance PC gaming directly from the browser — no waiting on lengthy game installs or updates. The experience delivers GeForce RTX-powered performance at up to 1440p and 120 frames per second for GeForce NOW Ultimate members.  Simply download the latest version of Firefox, head to play.geforcenow.com and start playing. The cloud handles the heavy lifting, so games are ready to play without taking up valuable storage space on the device. Firefox joins Chrome, Edge and Opera in supporting GeForce NOW on Windows browsers. Deploy the Games Land on the beaches of the Gallipoli Peninsula in BlackMill Games’ Gallipoli, the latest entry in the WW1 Game Series. Fight as soldiers of the British and Ottoman Empires in intense 25v25 objective-based battles across coastal shores, deserts and urban battlefields, with 10 historical classes and over 50 authentic weapons and equipment options. Teamwork is key in its grounded, one-shot-one-kill combat. Take command as an Officer, provide cover as a Heavy Machine Gunner or Sniper, keep the squad going as a Stretcher Bearer and more while navigating challenging campaigns. Head to the frontlines from the cloud with no lengthy game downloads or installs taking up local storage space. Play directly in the newly supported Firefox browser, or take the action across PCs, Macs, Chromebooks, handhelds and more with GeForce NOW cloud saves. In addition, members can look for the following games streaming throughout the week: Stars Reach (New release on Steam, Aug. 18) The Sinking City 2 (New release on Steam, Aug. 18) Gallipoli (New release on Steam, Aug. 20) DIVE or DIE – Children of Rain (Steam) Escape the Backroom (Xbox, available on Game Pass) Hell Is Us (Xbox, available on Game Pass) High on Life (Steam) High on Life 2 (Steam and Xbox, available on Game Pass) Parcel Simulator (Steam) Starvester (Steam) The Thaumaturge (Xbox, available on Game Pass) Tomb Raider IV-VI Remastered (Epic Games Store) Dates listed above reflect when games are released on their respective stores. GeForce NOW availability may vary, as games are onboarded after release and added throughout the week. Keep an eye on GeForce NOW channels and GFN Thursdays for availability updates on announced titles. To try GeForce NOW in Firefox, start with a GeForce NOW day pass and experience premium cloud gaming directly from the browser. If members later upgrade to a Performance or Ultimate membership, the cost of the day pass can be applied toward the first membership purchase. What are you planning to play this weekend? Let us know on X or in the comments below.

Title: Class Is in Session: GeForce NOW Levels Up Linux, Chromebooks and More Date: Thu, 13 Aug 2026 13:00:33 +0000 Link: https://blogs.nvidia.com/blog/geforce-now-thursday-linux-native-app/ GeForce NOW is giving cloud gaming an extra-credit upgrade just in time for back-to-school season. The native Linux app for GeForce NOW is officially out of beta. GeForce NOW is also delivering new cloud optimizations that make Frame Generation feel even more responsive while streaming. On top of that, Performance members will see higher frame rates in demanding games thanks to a CPU performance adjustment.  Plus, learn how GeForce NOW can add high-performance GeForce RTX gaming to the Chromebooks students already rely on for school – and how eligible new owners can take advantage of Chromebook Fast Pass. It all adds up to more ways to move from assignments to adventures across nearly any device. The only homework left is to decide what to play. This week, nine new games join the GeForce NOW library. The Cloud Gets Extra Credit GeForce NOW keeps getting better. The native Linux app for GeForce NOW has officially graduated from beta. Built on months of community feedback, the release focuses on performance, stability and polish while continuing to support Ubuntu 24.04 and later. A new Flatpack repository makes getting started and receiving future updates even easier. Visit the download page for more information and instructions. The cloud handles the rendering, so Linux gamers can tap into the latest GeForce RTX performance while staying on their preferred setup — without local hardware upgrades, compatibility headaches or complicated workarounds. Smooth gameplay makes the grade. GeForce NOW has also optimized DLSS Frame Generation in the cloud, reducing latency and making games feel more responsive. The improvements are especially noticeable when streaming at 60 or 120 frames per second in 1440p and 4K, helping every mouse movement and camera pan feel more immediate. Performance members will also enjoy additional server software optimizations to improve frame rates in select CPU-intensive games, helping demanding titles run more smoothly while delivering an even better gameplay experience. The cloud-side upgrade happens automatically, with nothing for members to install or configure, and at no additional cost. From Class Mode to Game Mode Class dismissed. Game on. Chromebooks already in backpacks can double as a PC gaming powerhouse, with GeForce NOW giving everyday school setups extra credit.  Chromebooks handling lectures, group projects and browser tabs can transform into high-performance GeForce RTX gaming PCs in just a few clicks. When class is out, open a supported browser or app and stream more than 2,000 supported PC games from existing libraries, with the cloud handling the heavy lifting. The same flexibility extends to Macs, Surface devices, everyday laptops, Steam Deck and mobile devices. Plus, eligible new Chromebook and Chromebook+ owners can claim a year of GeForce NOW at no cost with Chromebook Fast Pass, with priority access and no ads.  Study. Stream PC games. Same device.  Ready for the Weekend Follow the chain of command, streaming from the cloud. In addition, members can look for the following new games streaming this week: Car Wash Simulator (New release on Steam, Aug. 10) Pax Autocratica (New release on Steam, Aug. 10) Clawed (New release on Steam, Aug. 13) Hell Let Loose: Vietnam (New release on Steam, Aug. 13) Sandustry (New release on Steam and Xbox, Aug. 13) Cat Mail Co. (Steam) Misery (Steam) Monster Hunter Wilds Prologue Demo (Steam) Pratfall (Steam) To cap things off, a creator known as “Madelyn” recently shared how GeForce now makes cloud gaming affordable and accessible across nearly all her devices, calling it “a game changer” in her video: What are you planning to play this weekend? Let us know on X or in the comments below.

Title: GeForce NOW Shakes Up August With 26 New Games Date: Thu, 06 Aug 2026 13:00:11 +0000 Link: https://blogs.nvidia.com/blog/geforce-now-thursday-august-2026-games-list/ August is here, bringing 26 new games for GeForce NOW members.  Command the seas in World of Warships: Legends and discover what’s next in the GeForce NOW library, starting with the eight newly added games this week.  In addition, GeForce NOW is at the QuakeCon gaming conference this week in Grapevine, Texas, with hands-on experiences awaiting attendees. Return to QuakeCon  Visit the NVIDIA booth at QuakeCon to experience GeForce RTX 5080-powered Ultimate cloud gaming in action, with demos showcasing stunning visuals at up to 5K 120 frames per second on an ultrawide display, as well as seamless gameplay on the Lenovo Legion Go S handheld device. Conference attendees can see how thousands of PC games, including fan-favorite Bethesda titles, can move effortlessly across laptops, Macs, handhelds, mobile devices, TVs and more — letting members pick up where they left off on nearly any supported screen. Gamers not at the show can try out Ultimate cloud gaming in action with a day pass and jump into Bethesda titles from any device. All Games on Deck Sail the seas from nearly any screen. World of Warships: Legends drops anchor on GeForce NOW this week, bringing free-to-play naval combat. Captains can command destroyers, cruisers and battleships across massive multiplayer battles while exploring the latest update, featuring the Pacific Hammer Campaign, a new line of U.S. destroyers and more. Chart a course straight into the latest content across devices today without any installs needed, and check out all the games available this week: Big Walk (New release on Steam Aug. 4) Beacon Pines (Free on Epic Games Store Aug. 6) Sovereign Tower (New release on Steam Aug. 6) Expeditions: Samurai (New release on Steam Aug. 7) The Adventures of Elliot: The Millennium Tales (Xbox, available on the Microsoft Store) The Incident at Galley House (Steam) Machine Party (Steam) World of Warships: Legends (Steam) And look forward to the games coming throughout the month: Pax Autocratica (New release on Steam Aug. 10) Car Wash Simulator (New release on Steam Aug. 10) Clawed (New release on Steam Aug. 13) Hell Let Loose: Vietnam (New release on Steam Aug. 13) Sandustry (New release on Steam and Xbox, available on Game Pass, Aug. 13) The Sinking City 2 (New release on Steam Aug. 18) Mortal Shell II (New release on Steam Aug. 20) Gallipoli (New release on Steam, Aug. 20) Aliens: Fireteam Elite 2 (New release on Steam Aug. 25) Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy (New release on Steam and Xbox, available on Game Pass, Aug. 27) Breathedge 2 (New release on Steam Aug. 30) World of Warships: Legends (Steam) High on Life (Steam) High on Life 2 (Steam and Xbox, available on Game Pass) Paradise Killer (Steam) Misery (Steam) Pratfall (Steam) Starvester (Steam) Extra Joy From July In addition to the dozen games announced last month, 15 more joined the GeForce NOW library.  Breath of Fire IV (Steam) Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 (Ubisoft Connect) CloverPit (Xbox, available on Game Pass) Dinoblade (Steam) Dino Crisis (Steam) Dino Crisis 2 (Steam) Esports Manager 2026 (Steam) Funnel Runners (Steam) Granblue Fantasy: Relink – Endless Ragnarok Demo (Steam) Halo: Campaign Evolved (Steam and Xbox, available on Game Pass) Mistfall Hunter (Steam) Onimusha: Way of the Sword DEMO (Steam) Pathogenic (Steam) Sudden Attack Zero Point (Steam) The Life and Suffering of Prince Jerian (Steam) Mistfall Hunter didn’t make it this month. Stay tuned to GFN Thursday for the latest updates. What are you planning to play this weekend? Let us know on X or in the comments below. Share a game screenshot or clip that perfectly sums up your day so far. — NVIDIA GeForce NOW (@NVIDIAGFN) August 4, 2026

Title: Share of the Week: Breathtaking Views Date: Fri, 28 Aug 2026 15:59:53 +0000 Link: https://blog.playstation.com/2026/08/28/share-of-the-week-breathtaking-views/ Last week, we asked you to share breathtaking views from your favorite games using #PSshare #PSBlog. Here are this week’s highlights: call_me_xavii shares the creatively painted world of Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 rorottino shares a view of the world of Elden Ring SheikhSadi80 shares a cherry blossom altar view in Ghost of Yōtei dfgmendes shares the farm’s view of the setting sun in The Last of Us Part II itsaPinky_fn shares a snowy outlook in Horizon Forbidden West xirantics shares the glowing view of the Arlathan Forest in Dragon Age: The Veilguard 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: TreesSUBMIT BY: 11:59 PM PT on September 2, 2026  Next week, grab some shade and share trees from the game of your choice using #PSshare #PSBlog for a chance to be featured.

Title: Official PlayStation Podcast Episode 546: Path of Gamescom Date: Fri, 28 Aug 2026 15:58:08 +0000 Link: https://blog.playstation.com/2026/08/28/official-playstation-podcast-episode-546-path-of-gamescom/ Email us at PSPodcast@sony.com! Subscribe via Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or download here Hey, everybody! We’re back this week to discuss some of the biggest announcements from Gamescom, the upcoming full release of Path of Exile 2, and our latest gaming obsessions. Stuff We Talked About Next week’s release highlights: Darksiders: Warmastered Edition | PS5 R-Type Dimensions III | PS5 Coffee Talk Tokyo | PS5 Warhammer 40,000: Speed Freeks | PS5 Bubsy 4D | PS5 LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight | PS5 Into the Radius 2 announcement  — Arrives September 24 on PS VR2, with a full single-player campaign and co-op. Into the Radius 2 features an overhauled loadout system, with a huge upgrade to the weapons system as well, for players to explore solo or with a friend. Opening Night Live recap —  Get caught up on some of the best reveals from Gamescom 2026, including first announcements, updates, and demos of games coming to PS5 this year and beyond. Onimusha: Way of the Sword demo  — Take on new boss Daidara now in the demo on PS5 ahead of the September 4 launch, and get insight into the game’s world and combat with an interview with producer Akihito Kadowaki and director Satoru Nihei. Star Wars Zero Company hands-on — Check out our impressions of this turn-based tactics title set in the Star Wars universe, where Bonds, blasters, and Battle Droids take center stage. See how battle options, as well as exploration, can change the tide in battle: available now. PlayStation Plus Monthly Games September Sniper Elite: Resistance | PS5, PS4 MLB The Show 26 | PS5 Wobbly Life | PS5, PS4 Chained Echoes | PS4 The Cast View and download image Download the image close Close Download this image Sid Shuman – Senior Director of 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: A new look at Fable’s style-weaving combat Date: Fri, 28 Aug 2026 15:00:40 +0000 Link: https://blog.playstation.com/2026/08/28/a-new-look-at-fables-style-weaving-combat/ When we think about combat in Fable, we think about more than defeating enemies. We think about giving players the tools to approach encounters in their own way, experiment with different abilities and create a Hero that feels unique to them and their preferred playstyle. Play Video That’s why combat in Fable is built around what we call “style-weaving.” Style-weaving allows players to seamlessly combine strength, skill and will, weaving together melee attacks, ranged weapons and magic in ways that feel natural and rewarding. From the beginning of development, one of our goals was to ensure combat feels smooth and responsive and fun, whether you’re landing a perfectly timed melee strike, chaining abilities together or unleashing powerful magic in the middle of a fight. Some Heroes may favour a direct, aggressive combat style, charging headfirst into danger with a sword in hand and a loadout full of high-damage spells, like Fireball or Lightning. Others may prefer a more tactical approach built around enemy manipulation and controlling the battlefield, utilising spells like ‘Befowl’, which allows the player to turn an enemy into a chicken temporarily, and Lift, which temporarily lifts enemies into the air before slamming them back down to the ground. As you progress through the game, you’ll unlock new weapons, abilities and magical powers that can be combined in different ways, allowing you to discover a playstyle that feels right for you. The choices you make in combat are yet another personal expression of the Hero that you’re becoming as you venture through Albion.  We also recognise that players are looking for different levels of challenge as they travel throughout Albion. Some will want a more relaxed game, with a focus on the world, story and characters around them. Others will seek a greater challenge that pushes them to master every mechanic and system available. That’s why Fable allows players to choose the combat intensity that’s right for them and tailor the experience to suit their preferred playstyle. Ultimately, the combat system supports the same philosophy that runs throughout the rest of Fable: player choice. We want players to feel ownership over the Hero they create, the decisions they make and the way they tackle every challenge they face.We can’t wait for PlayStation players to begin their own adventure when Fable launches on February 23, 2027. Players who pre-order the Premium Edition will receive up to 5 days Early Access.

Title: Marvel’s Wolverine: Details on Logan’s mutant abilities, game features, and more Date: Fri, 28 Aug 2026 12:00:54 +0000 Link: https://blog.playstation.com/2026/08/28/marvels-wolverine-details-on-logans-mutant-abilities-game-features-and-more/ Today, we’re stoked to share with you our Features Trailer for Marvel’s Wolverine! Narrated by Liam McIntyre, who plays James “Logan” Howlett, here’s a slice of what’s coming to the game on September 15… that’s just a few short weeks away!    So, check out the trailer and read on for additional insights.  Play Video Marvel’s Wolverine features fast, fluid, and ferocious combat with an emphasis on aggressive momentum. It’s all about getting in close and laying into enemies with everything you’ve got: claws, kicks, barrages, and critical strikes to start things off. Learn new Techniques for enhanced combat moves or unleash rechargeable Special Techniques like the Tornado Spin to reclaim territory, chin check brash Reavers with Knee Breaker, or drill into ‘em with Spiral Strike. Whatever your speed, four Special Techniques can be equipped at once for seamless combat integration.   Evolve with Adaptations that amplify Logan’s momentum on the battlefield. Absorb more bullets, increase Rage effectiveness, expand parry windows, or straight up terrorize foes during mid-fight. This only scratches the surface; there are dozens of Adaptations to tune to your playstyle.    Go even further with Rage, a three-tiered pool of adrenaline that leans into survivability, resilience, and fury… in that order. Make a last stand against the odds and fight another day, or go berserk and kill without mercy to sustain Logan’s Rage.   Marvel’s Wolverine features an original story that will take Logan to places around the world, but things get dicey. Bolivar Trask is hellbent on executing his plans against mutantkind. It’s up to Logan and Jean Grey, alongside members of Team X, to sever his plans before it’s too late. In a world with too few mutants to form safe havens or organized heroic ensembles: this is a critical moment for mutant survival. And while you’re out travelling the world, testing your battle skills against villains like Omega Red and Deathstrike, make sure to chop it up with your crew or take a detour between encounters: use senses to seek out Nightmare Doors to complete a variety of combat and traversal challenges; sniff out collectible whisky bottles to uncover Logan’s forgotten memories; or listen for material crates to craft suits inspired by comics, movies, animation, and more.  In addition to our original Battle Reborn suit, designed by Insomniac Games, we’re talking legendary stuff inspired by Weapon X, Old Man Logan, Ultimate Wolverine, Patch, or even down to civilian staples like a tank top or a leather jacket. And you can choose to toggle some of those cowls and hats on or off. Acquire more suits for health upgrades or gain access to new claws: bone claws, notched claws, curved claws, reflective claws, angled claws, and more claws. Look sharp, stay sharp.   Note to you: hit L2 + R2 outside of combat to pop your claws.   Let’s not forget about the features available at launch inside Logan’s Nightmare Cabin. Take it up a notch in New Game Plus with exclusive Techniques and Level Caps, re-experience snippets of the story in Mission Replay, slash high scores in Nightmare Challenges, or crop masterpieces in Photo Mode at any point during gameplay (available with a day one update*). Marvel’s Wolverine also includes over 100+ new, returning and improved Accessibility Features from previous Insomniac games, like High Contrast visuals, Audio Description (English), Global Game Speed, and Strong Haptic Signals.  By nature of the character, Marvel’s Wolverine is unapologetically violent and gory. To give players more choice in how they experience the game, we included new categories for violence and adult language toggles. These alter dynamic blood and dismemberment, and filters for English-only adult language.    Check out a list of Accessibility options in Marvel’s Wolverine here.    Sink your claws into Marvel’s Wolverine when it drops on September 15, 2026 on PlayStation 5 consoles! Wishlist and pre-order on the PlayStation Store today, or pre-order via PS Direct or at your local retailer. You can also pre-order the Digital Deluxe Edition featuring exclusive suits, claws, and bonuses!   *Internet connection and account for PlayStation required.

Title: Scott Pilgrim EX: Bringing three new heroes to life in Back in the Band DLC Date: Thu, 27 Aug 2026 15:00:41 +0000 Link: https://blog.playstation.com/2026/08/27/scott-pilgrim-ex-bringing-three-new-heroes-to-life-in-back-in-the-band-dlc/ When we decided to reunite the full Sex Bob-omb lineup for Scott Pilgrim EX – Back in the Band, available now, we knew that simply adding three new playable characters wasn’t enough. Stephen Stills, Kim Pine, and Knives Chau each needed to feel like they had always belonged in the game, both mechanically and visually. Play Video At Tribute Games, animation is never just about making a character move. Every pose, transition, and tiny reaction is an opportunity to communicate personality. Those subtle details are often invisible at first glance, but they’re what make a character feel alive. With contributions from Samantha Lhoir and Artem Samoilov, 2D Animators at Tribute Games. Building a Character Select Screen With Personality The first challenge was updating the Character Select screen to welcome the three newcomers. Our artist, Artem Samoilov, began by considering the overall composition, ensuring the expanded cast still felt balanced while naturally drawing players’ eyes toward the new additions. Since these are beloved characters, simply standing in place wasn’t enough. Every idle animation had to communicate who they are before players even pressed a button. “Each selection animation was designed as a tiny performance.” – Artem Samoilov Kim Pine carries herself with quiet confidence and just enough attitude. Knives Chau radiates restless energy, always looking ready to spring into action. Stephen Stills appears relaxed on the surface, but careful observers might notice a subtle moment of surprise… a tiny expression that lasts only a fraction of a second. It’s a detail many players may never consciously notice, but that’s exactly the point, explains Artem. Those fleeting moments are part of our animation philosophy at Tribute Games. Rather than simply moving a sprite from point A to point B, we look for opportunities to inject emotion, personality, and humanity into every action. Sometimes it’s a quick facial expression.  Sometimes it’s a tiny secondary motion or a subtle visual effect that gives an animation a little extra sparkle. Individually, they’re almost imperceptible, but together they give our characters far more heart. Early concept sketches helped establish each character’s silhouette, posture, and personality before our art team refined them into the pixel art seen in the final game. Even small adjustments like changing a stance, exaggerating a pose, or tweaking an expression can dramatically improve readability while staying faithful to Bryan Lee O’Malley’s iconic characters. Seeing the concept work alongside the finished sprites highlights just how much iteration goes into making every animation feel natural. Designing Knives Chau’s unique fighting style Knives Chau was one of the most exciting characters to develop because she brings a completely different rhythm to combat. Designed as a fast hit-and-run fighter, Knives thrives on speed, mobility, and relentless pressure. Her scarf becomes both a stylish visual element and a weapon, extending the reach of her attacks while emphasizing her acrobatic movement. Combined with rapid knife strikes, she can quickly weave through enemies before darting away. As with every character added in the Scott Pilgrim EX – Back in the Band DLC, our goal wasn’t simply to recreate an existing personality; it was to translate that personality directly into gameplay, animation, and every frame players see on screen.Scott Pilgrim EX and the DLC Scott Pilgrim EX – Back in Band are available now on PlayStation.

Title: The Sunday Papers Date: Sun, 30 Aug 2026 09:00:00 +0000 Link: https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/the-sunday-papers-825 Sundays are for resting, so I hear, though by the time you read this I’ll have got up at 5:30am to drive my parents-in-law to Gatwick Airport. As such, I’m probably not the best authority on resting, or, indeed, Sundays. Nonetheless, I have gathered some quality game-related articles to help you fill yours. Read more

Title: Usual June mixes Hades-esque action, crystal crabs and ghosts to make for a game that'll do well in your Halloween rotation Date: Sat, 29 Aug 2026 21:54:13 +0000 Link: https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/usual-june-mixes-hades-esque-action-crystal-crabs-and-ghosts-to-make-for-a-game-thatll-do-well-in-your-halloween-rotation I've been hungry for an action adventure game recently. In this modern era of live service and infinite roguelikes and deckbuilders (seriously, I know they're popular genres, maybe try a different highly replayable genre), the humble action adventure game has fallen by the wayside a tad. So I've been quite curious about Usual June, a quite classic one of those that might end up being a Halloween regular (quick disclaimer: Cara Ellison, who many moons ago did some writing for RPS, is a writer on this one). Read more

Title: The Long Dark sequel Blackfrost hasn't been cancelled, but developer Hinterland are shifting a bit more focus onto the original's survival mode Date: Sat, 29 Aug 2026 20:59:26 +0000 Link: https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/the-long-dark-sequel-blackfrost-hasnt-been-cancelled-but-developer-hinterland-are-shifting-a-bit-more-focus-onto-the-originals-survival-mode Things are shifting around a bit over at The Long Dark developer Hinterland Studio. Earlier this year, The Long Dark's story mode wrapped up with the release of Wintermute's fifth and final episode. After that, you may have fairly assumed that focus would have been mostly placed on the sequel that was announced in 2024, Blackfrost. But according to Hinterland, while Blackfrost is still in the works, the main focus will actually be put on The Long Dark's survival mode for a while. Read more

Title: Mortal Shell 2 gets its first major update, adding in extra beacons, useful new items, and making riposte damage scaling actually work Date: Sat, 29 Aug 2026 19:46:26 +0000 Link: https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/mortal-shell-2-gets-its-first-major-update-adding-in-extra-beacons-useful-new-items-and-making-riposte-damage-scaling-actually-work We're a little over one week on from the launch of Mortal Shell 2, a game that Jeremy liked quite a lot. But the work of a developer is never done these days, what with the advent of the internet and patches 'n' all. A balance patch arrived on launch day, but the Soulslike has now received its first full update, bringing a whole lot with it. Read more

Title: Star Citizen spinoff Squadron 42 has been delayed yet again, citing everyone going gaga for GTA 6, even if it isn't coming to PC yet Date: Sat, 29 Aug 2026 17:31:19 +0000 Link: https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/star-citizen-spinoff-squadron-42-has-been-delayed-yet-again-citing-everyone-going-gaga-for-gta-6-even-if-it-isnt-coming-to-pc-yet There is a big part of me that doesn't really believe any aspect of Star Citizen is real. It's never really a game I've given all that much of my attention to, the thing gives off pyramid scheme energy in a way I can't quite explain. Probably something to do with the numerous promises developer Cloud Imperium Games have made over the years that haven't always come to fruition in the way they said, or when they said, they would. And here's yet another example of that: Squadron 42, the story-based single-player spinoff of Star Citizen, has been delayed in 2027, all because of a pesky game called GTA 6. Read more