Title: Netflix Reportedly Making Live-Action Persona Series Nobody Asked For With Deadpool Director And Star Trek Picard Writer Date: Mon, 29 Jun 2026 22:09:37 +0000 Link: https://kotaku.com/netflix-reportedly-making-live-action-persona-series-nobody-asked-for-with-deadpool-director-and-star-trek-picard-writer-2000711527 Atlus fans, I'm so sorry this is happening to you

Title: TikToker Tries To Reveal Hater’s Identity, Judge Says Nah, Dude Date: Mon, 29 Jun 2026 20:40:50 +0000 Link: https://kotaku.com/tiktoker-tries-to-reveal-haters-identity-judge-says-nah-dude-2000711485 PrettyBoyAli went after a Reddit post with less than 50 upvotes because it shared a clip of him saying nasty insults to a viewer

Title: Large Man Blows In Cartridge, Sticks It In An NES, And Smashes Another Man’s Face With It Date: Mon, 29 Jun 2026 20:15:26 +0000 Link: https://kotaku.com/aew-wrestling-nintendo-entertainment-system-forbidden-door-2000711483 'What a nerd'

Title: Hands-On With Marvel Tokon: Gorgeous Animations And Some Unusual Mechanics Date: Mon, 29 Jun 2026 19:47:59 +0000 Link: https://kotaku.com/hands-on-with-marvel-tokon-gorgeous-animations-and-some-unusual-mechanics-2000711493 Arc Systems brings its 2D fighting game flare to comic book legends

Title: Tekken 8′s Roger Jr DLC Trailer References Infamous Kangaroo Punching Tekken 7 Meme Date: Mon, 29 Jun 2026 19:30:37 +0000 Link: https://kotaku.com/tekken-8s-roger-jr-dlc-trailer-references-the-same-kangaroo-punching-meme-that-led-to-him-being-cut-from-tekken-7-2000711390 Katsuhiro Harada stated in 2017 that the "video of a man’s dog being headlocked by a kangaroo" prevented Roger Jr. from making it into Tekken 7

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: How To Build Nekomancer Wonder Weapon In BO7 Zombies Date: Tue, 30 Jun 2026 11:02:35 +0000 Link: https://www.gamespot.com/articles/how-to-build-nekomancer-wonder-weapon-in-bo7-zombies/ Call of Duty Season 4 Reloaded is live in Black Ops 7, bringing the brand-new Kowakujo map to Zombies. This map is set at Takeo's family castle, and the Japanese setting includes a Wonder Weapon themed around the Legend of the Nekomata, which is a two-tailed cat spirit. Yes, your Wonder Weapon for Kowakujo is an actual cat. In this guide, we'll show you how to complete all the steps to gain access to this unique Nekomancer Wonder Weapon in Kowakujo. Kowakujo map Nekomancer Wonder Weapon The Nekomancer Wonder Weapon can be acquired by completing a hidden in-game quest, which we walk you through in the steps below. It's possible this weapon can also be obtained through the Mystery Box if you're lucky enough. The Wonderbar Gobblegum will guarantee you get a Wonder Weapon on your next spin, but other Wonder Weapons are also in the box, reducing your chances of getting the map's Nekomancer Cat Wonder Weapon here. Turn on the power To start the Wonder Weapon quest, you'll want to work your way through the Kowakujo map to turn on the power and unlock Pack-a-Punch. Black Ops 7 includes quest markers to guide you through the steps needed to do this. So, just follow the orange markers on your map. Once Pack-a-Punch is unlocked, your orange quest markers disappear, but this means you can now work through the rest of the hidden steps detailed below. Collect the quest parts You'll need to collect three crafting parts: The Furin, Karakuri, and the Maneki-neko. These parts can be collected in any order, and they each have three possible spawn points. If you have teammates, you can split up the work, and you can also have someone skip down to the next step required for getting the cat in the cage. Furin Staging Area Furin Bell location The Furin is a bell-shaped part that can be found hanging in the following locations: Staging Area: Stand in the Staging Area with your back to the Stamin-Up perk machine. It could be hanging down from the doorway of the building you're facing. Training Area: Head to the Warden 308 Wall Buy in the Training Area. The bell could be hanging up in the top right corner above this weapon Wall Buy. Stables: In the Stables, look with your back facing the Arsenal machine.There's a building across from it that's partially collapsed. The bell can spawn on the right side of the doorway. Karakuri Workshop Karakuri doll location The Karakuri part is a small Japanese doll that can be found sitting in the following locations: Storage Rooms: Inside Storage Rooms, the doll can spawn on a table across from the room's Wall Buy. Storage Rooms: Also Storage Rooms, the doll can be sitting on the floor in a pile of ashes across from the PhD Flopper perk machine. Workshop: The doll can spawn in Workshop, and it will be sitting by a basket near the windows at the bottom of the staircase leading up to the upper level. Maneki-Neko Kitchens Maneki-Neko location The Maneki-Neko is the Japanese lucky cat statue. It can be found sitting in the following locations: Gatehouse: Head to the Speed Cola perk machine in Gatehouse. Look in the small room to the right of the perk machine, and the cat can spawn on a wooden box sitting against a wall. Kitchens: The cat can spawn on a wooden barrel opposite the Double Tap perk machine in Kitchens. Kitchens: Also in Kitchens, the cat can spawn in the corner to the left of the Mystery Box spawn. Craft the Maneki-Neko tactical equipment Crafting bench location in Workshop Using the three parts you just collected, you'll want to head to a crafting bench in Workshop. This is not one of the regular crafting benches where you can make loadout equipment. Instead, you're looking for a similar bench right beside the Vulture Aid perk machine, as shown in the image above. Interact with the bench to automatically start crafting a tactical grenade shaped like a Maneki-Neko cat. This works just like a Monkey Bomb, but don't use it right away. Save this for a later step. If you accidentally use it, you'll need to head back to the crafting bench where you originally built it to craft another. It will cost 500 salvage to re-craft each time. Collect the Cat in the Cage You can technically do this step early, so you don't need to have the Maneki-Neko tactical equipment crafted yet.  Cat cage location For this step, you will need the PhD Flopper perk. Head to the tree in Tenshu Entrance, and face away from the Mule Kick perk machine. Look up to find a cat in a cage hanging from the building's rooftop. Either dolphin dive or wall jump under the cage, and the blast from PhD Flopper perk will knock the cage down. You need to collect this item now. The next step sounds awful, but you need to toss the caged cat in lava. This can be any of the lava pools on the map. Don't worry about the cat, though. This is a powerful supernatural cat, and it will just swim through the lava for now. Reveal paw prints Paw prints located in the doorway from Staging Area to Stables This next step can be annoying, especially if you're playing solo, as you need to kill zombies in four different locations to find an area where glowing red paw prints will spawn. This is going to be random each match, so you'll always need to kill zombies by these four locations until you get cat paw prints to spawn. Kill zombies in the following doorways: Doorway going from Central Courtyard to Kitchens Doorway from Kitchens to Flower Gardens Doorway from the Staging Area to Stables Doorway at Training Area (the one south of the Warden 308 Wall Buy) The glowing cat paw prints are fairly noticeable, as shown in the image above. You need to follow the direction the paw prints are facing, and keep killing zombies to get more paw prints, which will eventually lead you to a location with glowing paw prints in a circle. The part can be tough solo, and you can't use decoy grenades to keep zombies from overwhelming you, because you need the Maneki-Neko tactical equipment you're already holding. If you have teammates, it is helpful to have them keep some zombies away for the time being. Tossing the Maneki-Neko at the circle of paw prints Once you're led to the circle of paw prints, toss the Maneki-Neko tactical equipment onto the circle. This will turn the Maneki-Neko equipment into a live cat. Unfortunately, an Abomination enemy (that giant Zombies monster with the three mouths) will spawn and eat the cat. You'll need to kill the Abomination to continue. Target the creature's mouths when they glow purple. Find the cat Highlighted floorboards and a sleeping cat Unfortunately, killing the Abomination doesn't return the cat back to you. The cat has gone into hiding, and you'll need the Death Perception perk to track it down. You also need to be sneaky for this quest step. There are audio cues for a snoring/purring cat when you get close to the correct area, and you'll see the white cat curled up in a ball. Death Perception highlights squeaky floorboards to avoid. Sneak by crouch walking and avoiding the highlighted boards. Avoid shooting your gun as well. You'll eventually sneak close enough to interact with and pick up the sleeping cat. It's really hard to see in the image above, as the rooms are very dark, but the boards are highlighted and the cat is in the corner. Check the following three areas: Kitchens: Found to the right of Double Tap Kitchens: In right corner near of the Mystery Box spawn location Training Area: In the interior portion of Training Area If you or a teammate step on one of these boards, you'll scare the cat off. This means you'll need to progress to the next round before you can try again. Carrying the cat to Pack-a-Punch Also, don't drop the cat. It gives you the prompt showing you that you can drop the cat. I did this to fight off zombies, thinking I could just pick the cat back up after, but the cat ran away. Not sure if this step is bugged, but I never got the cat to come back even by advancing the rounds and trying to catch it again. It just didn't respawn in any of the three areas. This means you can't swap to a gun or melee weapon, and you're defenseless against the horde. You'll want to head straight to the Pack-a-Punch machine. Take the cat to the World Seed With the cat in hand, you now need to take it to the World Seed. This is the large seed on the pedestal by the Pack-a-Punch machine. Interact with the pedestal to deposit the cat. This causes the seed to start sending pulse waves around the area. These pulses can damage you, so you'll want to stay back until the fifth pulse.  Pulses from the World Seed Basically, you can approach the seed and damage it after every five pulses. Just run circles around the room, count the pulses, and melee the seed. Damage it after every five pulses until it drops the cat as the newly formed Nekomancer Wonder Weapon. Pick up the cat after the World Seed explodes Pick up the cat, and you're now using a supernatural animal as a weapon against the undead. How to use the Nekomancer Wonder Weapon The cat glows when Pack-a-Punched The Nekomancer Wonder Weapon has three different actions. Spirit Bait (R2) Spirit Bait is the main firing type, which shoots spirit pulses at enemies to damage them Hairball (L2) hold L2 down to build up a charged hairball shot for a more powerful, singular blast Nekopunch (Circle on PlayStation or B on Xbox) The Nekopunch melee attack is the cat scratching at the zombies You can also Pack-a-Punch the cat just like any other weapon. Then, you get an even more powerful feline and additional ammo. 

Title: GTA 6 Early Access Is Not Real, But The Scam Sites Are Date: Tue, 30 Jun 2026 10:55:52 +0000 Link: https://www.gamespot.com/articles/gta-6-early-access-is-not-real-but-the-scam-sites-are/ With GTA 6 only a few months away and shaping up to be the biggest entertainment launch of the year, scam websites aren't wasting any time attempting to fleece people of their cash. Building on the game's hype and the eagerness of some people to play it early, some sites are offering "VIP" access to GTA 6 ahead of launch, all for the low price of several hundred dollars. The only part of GTA 6 that will be available early is the option to preload it, which might account for some of the confusion around its launch time. This is a scam, as Rockstar Games has no early access promotion for GTA 6 in place. Unlike games such as Control Resonant or Gears of War: E-Day, neither of GTA 6's editions offers such an option to play early, and any site offering such a deal is looking to pull a fast one. The biggest red flag with these sites, which dress themselves up in the same neon-soaked aesthetic of GTA 6? The fact that they want you to pay in cryptocurrency, not exactly the safest form of payment to use, given how there are very few guardrails to protect you. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2XJ6d5k5k8c&t=3s According to Malwarebytes, these sites will usually offer people something along the lines of "VIP Digital Access" or an "Exclusive Early Access Preview," utilizing fancy AI-generated assets designed to make them look as legitimate as possible or pretending to be part of a Mr. Beast partnership. One scam site even uses Lego to lure people in, promising them a Lego Lamborghini set, Mr. Beast minifigure, and an in-game Lego-inspired Lambo to use in GTA Online, all for the cool price of $275 in Bitcoin, USDT, or Ethereum. And if you pay, you get nothing but buyer's remorse, as the scammers make off with your cash. That site offering the audacious Lego and Mr. Beast bundle deal has gone offline, but there's a good chance that it has managed to scam a few people before the plug was pulled. So what's happening here? There's no denying that GTA 6 has an absurd amount of hype behind it, and it comes at a time when early access to video games has become more commonplace. As mentioned above, several upcoming games will offer consumers the chance to jump in several days early, so it wouldn't be uncommon to imagine that GTA 6 would have a similar deal in place. At the same time, these sites are also leveraging FOMO, using suggestive wording to emphasize scarcity and override your decision-making process by making you believe that this is a limited-time deal--similar to your Temu app whenever you open it up, and your eyes are flooded by spinner wheels offering short-term discounts. Throw in a generally professional website, and you can understand how people are deceived. For now, it's worth paying attention to the warning signs. Unless Rockstar says otherwise, there is no GTA 6 early access, there are no secret downloads of the game available, and don't expect to be able to grab a copy of the game in the wild, as physical editions will be nothing but a code in a box. If a website offers early access and wants you to pay--preferably in crypto--close the tab and your wallet. GTA 6 launches for PS5 and Xbox Series X|S on November 19, and official preorders are now live for it. Best Buy GTA VI & New Console Preorder Bundle Deal Get A Free $50 Gift Card See bundle at Best Buy GTA 6: 241 Screenshots To Ease The Wait View Images

Title: The Biggest New Game Releases Of July 2026 Date: Tue, 30 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0000 Link: https://www.gamespot.com/articles/the-biggest-new-game-releases-of-july-2026/ We’re officially in the second half of 2026, and what a year it has been so far. With dozens of great games having already been released, July is kicking things off with a selection of interesting indies, a Lovecraftian co-op game where you will get stabbed in the back, and more Doom–the good kind from Id Software, not the pervasive feeling you get whenever you turn on the news. As usual, we’ve rounded up all of the games we have our eyes on in July, as well as the correct release dates for them at the time of writing this post. As always, you can check out our list of all the upcoming games in 2026 for a broader look at all the release dates for upcoming titles. Avatar Legends: The Fighting Game https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wkH3HKe6FRM Release date: July 23 Platforms: PC, PS5, Xbox Series X|S Avatar Legends: The Fighting Game looks like it has several things going for it. It's based on a popular IP--imagine if you could control the elements with martial arts--it features several popular characters in its roster, and it looks gorgeous in action thanks to the hand-drawn animation that pays tribute to the source material. It's also not a tag-fighter game, instead opting for a purer 1v1 format. Early previews have looked promising for this clash between legendary characters, and the game also looks like a celebration of the franchise as it prepares to enter a new era. See on Steam Rhythm Heaven Groove https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZdMwqKiSeEE Release date: July 2 Platforms: Switch Over a decade has passed since the last Rhythm Heaven game was released, but all of a sudden, a new one is out this month. If you've never played one before, Rhythm Heaven games are typically a collection of minigames with a musical bend, and they're delightfully odd. Rhythm Heaven Groove looks like it'll continue that tradition, mixing groovy beats with enjoyable minigames and oddball visuals. A demo is out now if you want to try it first. See on Amazon Doom: The Dark Ages - Revelations https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nL_JF1ZNllI&pp=ygUhRG9vbTogdGhlIERhcmsgQWdlcyAtIFJldmVsYXRpb25z Release date: July 7 Platforms:  PC, PS5, Xbox Series X|S The Doom Slayer is back this month, and this time, Hell has literally frozen over. The new expansion continues to tell the secret story of the Doom Slayer prior to his resurrection in 2016's Doom, chronicling a betrayal that left him wounded and confined to a purgatory that forces him to confront harsh truths. Revelations adds new levels with deeper puzzles, new demons to maim, and the deadly new Chain Spear weapon. See on Steam Moonlight Peaks https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VL_15TiRRAM&pp=ygUPTW9vbmxpZ2h0IFBlYWtz Release date: July 7 Platforms: PC, Switch 2, Switch Cozy slice-of-life sims aren't in short supply, but Moonlight Peaks puts a nice twist on the genre by sprinkling in a few supernatural twists. At its core, you're still farming, making friends, and exploring a small town, but with its focus on potion-crafting and eye-catching Goth aesthetics, it looks like an arcane version of Stardew Valley. See on Steam Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zHoZjka6h2U&pp=ygUtQXNzYXNzaW4ncyBDcmVlZCBCbGFjayBGbGFnIFJlc3luY2VkIGdhbWVzcG90 Release date: July 9 Platforms: PC, PS5, Xbox Series X|S Assassin's Creed 4: Black Flag has been one of the most beloved games in the franchise for many years, but there's no denying that it does feel dated in comparison to modern-day entries in the series. Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced looks set to update it for current audiences, and so far, the results look very promising. While overhauled graphics and modernized gameplay should make this fan-favorite game look and feel better to play, it's the numerous small changes under the hood that could make it worth revisiting this swashbuckling classic. See on Amazon Backyard Baseball https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lHXEDXNupBY&pp=ygURQmFja3lhcmQgQmFzZWJhbGw%3D Release date: July 9 Platforms: PC Following its acquisition of the Backyard Sports franchise in 2024, Playground Productions has wasted no time in reviving that IP. PC re-releases of the classic Humongous Entertainment games have been well-received so far, and this month, you can step up to the plate for Backyard Baseball. This new game will feature four gameplay modes, 11 remastered stadiums, 24 teams, and 30 characters to choose from--and Pablo Sanchez in 3D. See on Steam EA Sports College Football 27 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a-JpwwMa5aM&pp=ygUdRUEgU3BvcnRzIENvbGxlZ2UgRm9vdGJhbGwgMjc%3D Release date: July 9 Platforms: PC, PS5, Xbox Series X|S Speaking of sports, you can move from backyards to stadiums with EA Sports College Football 27 in July. While we're not expecting seismic shifts for the gameplay--this is an annual series, after all--some of the cool new features include customizable stadiums and audio, dynamic weather, and even a new Coach Mode that'll allow you to lead your team from the sidelines. See on Amazon Granblue Fantasy: Relink - Endless Ragnarok https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PWPXcbiFVdQ&pp=ygUrR3JhbmJsdWUgRmFudGFzeTogUmVsaW5rIC0gRW5kbGVzcyBSYWduYXJvaw%3D%3D Release date: July 9 Platforms: PC, PS5, PS4, Switch 2 Granblue Fantasy: Relink has everything you'd want from a fantasy action-RPG. It's full of rich worldbuilding, the tag-team combat mechanics add some extra visual flair to battles, and it doesn't outstay its welcome during its base campaign. It also feels like a complete experience thanks to moving away from the gacha systems of the older games in the series, and this new edition drops even more content into the mix. Expect to extend your stay in Estalucia, as Endless Ragnaork introduces a new story arc, more characters to add to your team, and new endgame activities to test your skills. See on Amazon Echoes of Aincrad: Sword Art Online https://youtu.be/5AN5ZGSUkcE?si=aUosSesYViXh4rit Release date: July 10 Platforms: PC, PS5, Xbox Series X|S While an anime-inspired souls-like isn't exactly novel, Echoes of Aincrad looks like a fun entry in a genre that's focused on being tough-as-adamantium-nails. Based on the first story arc of the original Sword Art Online light novel series, the game features familiar characters from the IP like Kirito and Asuna, fully customizable character builds, and no shortage of opponents looking to end your adventure early. See on Amazon Ascend to Zero https://youtu.be/_QtVaShYrX4?si=_AVPPEsFuqrwptm7 Release date: July 13 Platforms: PC, Xbox Series X|S Are you up for a Hades-inspired round of roguelike action? That's exactly what you'll get with Ascend to Zero, but this game has an extra trick up its sleeve in the form of time-bending powers. With the clock ticking, you'll have to quickly learn to master your powers, using every spare second as a weapon while aiming to improve with each run. See on Steam The Mound: Omen of Cthulhu https://youtu.be/5d1e90FvlsE?si=xgq-7ZTeTB9h8w73 Release date: July 15 Platforms: PC, PS5, Xbox Series X|S Another day, another HP Lovecraft-inspired game makes its presence known. The twist this time is that The Mound: Omen of Cthulhu is all about sharing the dread of being the plaything of an Eldritch god, as players will have to venture into a cursed jungle and contend with Lovecraftian horrors, perception-altering gameplay mechanics, and paranoid teammates. See on Steam Digimon Story: Time Stranger https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AbYa4l02nVQ&pp=ygUsRGlnaW1vbiBTdG9yeSBUaW1lIFN0cmFuZ2VyIHN3aXRjaCAyIHRyYWlsZXI%3D Release date: July 10 Platforms: Switch 2 Digimon has always gotten the short end of the creature-collecting stick, but recent games like Digimon Story: Time Stranger have proven that it's not trapped in Pokemon's shadow. Landing on Switch 2 this month, Digimon Story: Time Stranger sees players once again journey across the human world and Digital World to collect Digimon and fight in turn-based battles, but with a deeper emphasis on the bond between humans and their Digimon, it confidently sets itself apart from the competition. See on Amazon Palworld https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MeYtRvkubis&pp=ygUUUGFsd29ybGQgMS4wIHRyYWlsZXI%3D Release date: July 10 Platforms: PC, PS5, Xbox Series X|S Sticking with the creature-collecting theme, Palworld is readying up for its 1.0 release this month. After two years of early access development--and feeling the brunt of Nintendo's legal teams--Palworld feels more fully formed than ever before. This isn't the end of the game's journey either, as developer Pocketpair has some big post-launch plans in mind. See on Steam Denshattack https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gL6dF_JU8Rs&pp=ygUTRGVuc2hhdHRhY2sgdHJhaWxlcg%3D%3D Release date: July 15 Platforms: PC, PS5, Xbox Series X|S Switch 2 Originally scheduled to launch last month, stylish train-hopping game Denshattack was hit with a month-long delay at the eleventh hour. Will that extra wait be worth it? We certainly hope so, as it has been at the top of our wishlists since we first saw it in action, thanks to it looking and playing like a runaway train with Tony Hawk Pro Skater and anime DNA. See on Steam Heave Ho 2 https://youtu.be/QwAOjls4vbA?si=EpalY1or9MVnYpRU Release date: July 16 Platforms: PC, Switch 2, Switch A game that's all about getting a grip--literally--Heave Ho 2 tasks teams with forming a chain in co-op and moving forward. Heave Ho 2 includes online co-op for the first time in the series, eight themed worlds to flail about in, and lasers--so, so many lasers. See on Steam Moss: The Forgotten Relic https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BpGcu1FU2u4&pp=ygUZTW9zczogVGhlIEZvcmdvdHRlbiBSZWxpYw%3D%3D Release date: July 16 Platforms: PC, PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Switch Moss was one of the defining games of PlayStation's first push into VR, and if you missed out on these delightful adventures starring a plucky mouse, you're in luck. Moss: The Forgotten Relic reimagines both of the VR games for console, reworking them to fit into a more traditional gaming experience that doesn't require you to strap a headset on. VR might still be the best way to experience these games, but for everyone else, this new version is shaping up to be a great way to dive into the magic of Moss. See on Steam Happy's Humble Burgatory https://youtu.be/zlHmXZucef4?si=VsQwWIMs-NPuo2ol Release date: July 16 Platforms: PC Anyone who has spent a summer flipping burgers for a fast food corporation knows just how horrific that job can be, and Happy's Humble Burgatory homes in on that minimum-wage terror. Every shift is a ticking clock of grilled burgers, unhappy customers, and quotas in this co-op simulator, but once the homicidal mascot Asset Joy breaks containment and begins her hunt, that's when the real nightmare begins. See on Steam Ratatan https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-E9TlRGumVs&pp=ygUHUmF0YXRhbg%3D%3D Release date: July 16 Platforms: PC, PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Switch 2 A spiritual successor to the wildly popular Patapon rhythm game, Ratatan is still marching to the beat of its own drum. Developed by the creators behind Patapon, this is a rhythmic roguelike action game that oozes personality with its imaginative visuals and catchy beats. See on Steam Fogpiercer https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dB3kn4DfEHQ&pp=ygUKRm9ncGllcmNlcg%3D%3D Release date: July 17 Platforms: PC Denshattack isn't the only game that's all about trains in July, as Fogpiercer is also out this month. Set in a world where winter has blanketed the land, and only a train full of survivors can keep humanity alive--sounds familiar--Fogpierce is a sci-fi roguelike deckbuilder on rails. Not only will players have to endure attacks from bandits, but they'll also have to deliver cargo, improve their train, and use unique skills to survive the coldest winter. See on Steam Desktop Explorer https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qfpuWJIeCXo&pp=ygUYRGVza3RvcCBFeHBsb3JlciB0cmFpbGVy Release date: July 17 Platforms: PC We never knew just how good we had it with '90s operating systems, and Desktop Explorer is a celebration of that simpler time in personal computing. It's also a psychological thriller full of mysteries to solve, as inside the dusty old PC you've inherited from your late uncle lies a series of cryptic puzzles waiting to be solved. Every window hides a clue, and Desktop Explorer features classic OS tools, preinstalled games, and forgotten files hiding a dark secret. See on Steam Final Fantasy X/X-2 HD Remaster https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=No2MqvXGjqM&pp=ygUwRmluYWwgRmFudGFzeSBYL1gtMiBIRCBSZW1hc3RlciBzd2l0Y2ggMiB0cmFpbGVy Release date: July 23 Platforms: Switch 2 2026 marks the 25th anniversary of Final Fantasy X, the landmark turn-based RPG that has gone on to grace several other consoles over the decades. While it has been playable on Switch 2 thanks to backward compatibility with the original Switch release, this new version includes several of the features that PC gamers have enjoyed for several years. Not only do you get enhanced visuals, but a high-speed mode, a random encounter toggle, and several quality-of-life features make it fun to play in 2026. With the remaster of Final Fantasy X-2 included, you've got the full package for reliving a memorable era of Final Fantasy. See on Amazon Splatoon Raiders https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jaag4cVKOo8&pp=ygUQU3BsYXRvb24gUmFpZGVycw%3D%3D Release date: July 23 Platforms: Switch 2 After four years, Splatoon is making a comeback--but not as a new mainline game! Instead, we're getting Splatoon Raiders, a spin-off that plays very differently from the numbered games. Set on the chain of mysterious Spirhalite islands, the single-player game--with optional co-op for up to four players--is a treasure-hunting adventure revolving around a new protagonist. See on Amazon Halo: Campaign Evolved https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RZFVVcEM38c&pp=ygUfSGFsbzogQ2FtcGFpZ24gRXZvbHZlZCBnYW1lc3BvdA%3D%3D Release date: July 28 Platforms: PC, PS5, Xbox Series X|S What's old is new again, as Assassin's Creed isn't the only game making a comeback this month. The original Halo has also gotten a big upgrade, and this version of the genre-defining game has been enhanced with new missions, weapons, and gameplay changes on top of the original base campaign. Grab your Xbox headset, put on some Breaking Benjamin tunes, and open up a can of Mountain Dew, because it's starting to feel like 2001 all over again. See on Amazon Truck-kun Is Supporting Me From Another World https://youtu.be/Iujy19OLvuc?si=Y23eBhtEDw-OyuQ0 Release date: July 29 Platforms: PC The isekai genre in anime appears to be finally winding down, but for fans of stories revolving around a mysterious trucking murderer who takes you into another world, you'll want to check out this new game. Truck-kun Is Supporting Me From Another World takes the idea of isekai and puts you in the driver's seat, tasking you with running over pedestrians so that you can pay off a soul debt to the buff Elfish girl living in your head. From there, the focus is on completing objectives, sending people to a fantasy world, and building a party strong enough to take down the dreaded Skeleton King. See on Steam Kusan: City of Wolves https://youtu.be/HvDVcXwoIjM?si=sPbfMcbrVlgXVeeD Release date: July 30 Platforms: PC, PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X|S, Switch 2 We're still patiently waiting for Hotline Miami 3 to appear out of thin air, but until then, Kusan: City of Wolves looks like a fun substitute. A top-down shooter with dozens of stages, hardcore action, and tough bosses, the game also includes skill-based puzzles and challenges aplenty. See on Steam Lootbound https://youtu.be/psifKtfj668?si=-lz08ToYhzsu6GY3 Release date: July 31 Platforms: PC Lootbound focuses on the most overlooked part of a fantasy RPG: managing all of that sweet loot you've acquired from a dungeon run. A tactical loot management roguelike, you'll start as a solo adventurer who eventually assembles a party to help them take down fearsome bosses. Preparation is the key to victory, and you'll need to pay careful attention to your inventory so that your team can defeat all manner of enemies in turn-based combat encounters. See on Steam

Title: State Of Decay Studio Undead Labs Reportedly At Risk Of Closure Date: Mon, 29 Jun 2026 23:58:41 +0000 Link: https://www.gamespot.com/articles/state-of-decay-studio-undead-labs-reportedly-at-risk-of-closure/ Amid reports that Microsoft is planning massive layoffs in its Xbox gaming division, first-party studios like Double Fine, Compulsion Games, and Ninja Theory have been rumored to be in talks to avoid total closure. Now, State of Decay developer Undead Labs is said to be facing the same fate if a potential buyer can't be found. According to GamesBeat and Windows Central, Undead Labs is one if the studios that Microsoft may unload following the end of its current fiscal year on June 30. What makes this move so surprising is that Undead Labs' State of Decay 3 has been given a promotional push by Xbox, including a new trailer that debuted earlier this month. That title is believed to be nearly finished, and it's unclear if State of Decay 3 will even be released if Undead Labs closes beforehand. Bloomberg's Jason Schreier offered some clarification about the studios reported to be on Microsoft's chopping block. Schreier didn't confirm Undead Labs to be among them, but he stated that it's "possible (even likely) ... that some of the studios that are lined up for closure will be spun out and taken independent again by their management, potentially saving some jobs." However, it appears that some layoffs will be inevitable. State of Decay 3 is currently expected to hit Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5, and PC in 2027. In the meantime, developers from numerous first-party Xbox studios have called for Microsoft to provide them with layoff protections before any potential cuts this summer. Even the future of Xbox itself may be on the line, as rumors suggest that the division may be spun out of Microsoft as a separate company. Microsoft recently raised the price of Xbox consoles again and more price hikes may be coming in 2027. Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella has indicated that Xbox has to begin pulling its weight financially. That may mean more drastic steps are ahead to achieve that goal.

Title: Persona Netflix Adaptation Reportedly In The Works Date: Mon, 29 Jun 2026 22:30:40 +0000 Link: https://www.gamespot.com/articles/persona-netflix-adaptation-reportedly-in-the-works/ Atlus's globally beloved Persona series is no stranger to mixed media: numerous games in the series have been adapted into anime, manga, novels and more. But, if a recent report is correct, the Persona franchise may find itself expanding to many more screens across the globe. Variety reports that, according to various sources, Netflix has inked a deal to adapt Persona into some form to be broadcast on its streaming platform. Christopher Monfette will serve as writer, producer, and showrunner, while Shawn Levy and Robert Atwood will be executive producers through their company 21 Laps Inc. Story Kitchen, a production company famous for helping to adapt video game IPs to other media forms, will also be involved--as will its executives Dmitri M. Johnson, Michael Lawrence Goldberg, and Timothy I. Stevenson. Toru Nakahara from Sega will also serve in a production role. As the deal has not been publicly announced, details are sparse--including which (if any) specific games would be adapted. The reported involvement of Story Kitchen is also interesting, as it helped bring the wildly successful Sonic the Hedgehog film adaptations to theaters, and is also currently helping to produce other Sega adaptations like Streets of Rage and Shinobi. Persona's already had a big 2026 so far with the announcement of Persona 6 and 30th-anniversary festivities, so a big announcement like a Netflix partnership to cap it all all of is very plausible. Here's hoping that something will result that satisfies series fans and newcomers alike.

Title: Wardogs cheaters will be easy to deal with, claims CEO Date: Tue, 30 Jun 2026 12:00:21 GMT Link: https://www.polygon.com/wardogs-interview-cheaters-exploiters-wont-succeed/ FPS games on PC have had cheaters and players using unfair hacks for as long as they've been around. Various anticheat solutions have come and gone, to varying degrees of success. One of the latest, that almost every modern FPS game is implementing, are hardware-level protections, such as enabling secure boot and TPM 2.0. Wardogswill follow suit with that requirement, Bulkhead CEO Joe Brammer told Polygon. He wouldn't go into much more detail about the studio's specific anticheat plans, but when it comes to exploits, he thinks the game itself will protect players from unfair behavior:

Title: Human Vapor review: Netflix's new sci-fi thriller avoids a pitfall even Steven Spielberg fell for Date: Tue, 30 Jun 2026 11:01:18 GMT Link: https://www.polygon.com/human-vapor-netflix-review/ With Hollywood running out of interesting ideas, nostalgic remakes are a dime a dozen. Disney is the biggest culprit, reproducing animated favorites in live-action form almost beat-for-beat with little to no emotional resonance that made those films special in the first place. But even the best directors fall prey to the legacy reboot trap, like Gus Van Sant’s Psycho (1998), Steven Spielberg’sWest Side Story (2021), Spike Lee’sHighest 2 Lowest(2025), and Edgar Wright’sRunning Man (2025).

Title: Call of Duty reminds players that Modern Warfare 4 won't be coming to Game Pass this year Date: Tue, 30 Jun 2026 10:48:31 GMT Link: https://www.polygon.com/modern-warfare-4-not-on-xbox-game-pass-ads/ In 2024, Xbox addedCall of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 to its Game Pass subscription service, granting everyone who uses it access to the latest entry in the series. This didn't arrive until July, however, which meant the game had been out for around nine months already by that point. A few months later, Black Ops 6 joined Game Pass at launch, and the following year, Black Ops 7 did the same. Microsoft pledged that this would be the protocol going forward: all new Call of Duty games would be on Game Pass at launch.

Title: Netflix is adapting Atlus Persona for new live-action TV series Date: Mon, 29 Jun 2026 22:34:57 GMT Link: https://www.polygon.com/persona-tv-series-netflix-atlus-sega/ Netflix is developing a live-action TV series based on Atlus' Persona role-playing game franchise, according to a new report. The series is being developed by production company Story Kitchen, which produces the Sonic the Hedgehog film franchise for Sega, and 21 Laps, the production company founded by Shawn Levy (Deadpool & Wolverine, Free Guy), who produced Stranger Things.

Title: Acclaimed Spirited Away stage play is headed for America Date: Mon, 29 Jun 2026 21:14:28 GMT Link: https://www.polygon.com/spirited-away-stage-play-north-america/ The acclaimed Spirited Away stage play is finally coming to North America. After debuting in Tokyo in 2022 and performances in London in 2024, the adaptation of Studio Ghibli’s celebrated anime film is coming back for a 2026-2028 world tour that includes Los Angeles and Toronto.

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

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

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

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

Title: 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: Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Resynced: PS5 Pro enhancements detailed Date: Mon, 29 Jun 2026 15:00:27 +0000 Link: https://blog.playstation.com/2026/06/29/assassins-creed-black-flag-resynced-ps5-pro-enhancements-detailed/ Released first on the PlayStation 3 and as a launch title for the PlayStation 4, Assassin’s Creed IV: Black Flag has remained a defining entry in the series for more than a decade. When we first explored the idea of bringing Edward Kenway’s journey to modern hardware, it quickly became clear that a traditional remaster wouldn’t be enough to do it justice. Play Video Instead, we rebuilt the game from the ground up on the latest version of the Anvil engine, modernizing nearly every system while preserving the spirit and identity of the original game. The result is an experience tailored for modern PlayStation hardware, with 60 FPS options, HDR support, Dolby Atmos, DualSense haptic feedback, and plenty of other improvements. You can find the list of graphics modes available at launch for PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 5 Pro below. With all these new features and graphics options, we’ve been able to take full advantage of the PlayStation 5 hardware and deliver the best experience possible for players when the game launches on July 9. In this article, we’d like to take a closer look at some of the technologies that bring this new version of the Caribbean to life. A more reactive Caribbean with ray tracing In Resynced, our goal was to make the world feel more alive, more dynamic, and more responsive to the player’s journey. A major part of that comes from our updated lighting system, now fully dynamic and powered by hardware-accelerated ray tracing. Instead of relying on precomputed lighting, the world reacts in real time to changes in time of day, weather, and environment. Interiors respond more accurately to outdoor light sources, and weather conditions dramatically reshape the mood of the world. Ray-traced diffuse lighting allows light to bounce across surfaces, creating natural color bleeding and more consistent shading throughout environments. Meanwhile, Ray-Traced Specular Reflections enhance surfaces like wet wood, metal, and ocean spray, helping the Caribbean feel more physically grounded and reactive. To ensure a consistent experience, Ray-Traced Global Illumination is enabled in all graphics modes on PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 5 Pro. Ray-Traced Specular Reflections are available in Balanced and Fidelity modes on PS5, and across all graphics modes on PS5 Pro. Continuous detail with micropolygon geometry One of the key visual improvements in Black Flag Resynced comes from how we handle geometry at scale. Traditional rendering pipelines rely on discrete levels of detail, switching between simplified models as the player moves through the world. While effective, this approach can sometimes introduce noticeable visual popping. With our Micropolygon geometry pipeline, we take a different approach. Instead of switching between fixed models, geometry is continuously refined based on distance, visibility, and camera perspective. This continuous level of detail is enabled by the PlayStation 5’s ultra-high-speed SSD, which allows Anvil to instantly stream, virtualize, and render tiny geometric clusters. This lets environments and assets scale smoothly from close-up detail to distant silhouettes without noticeable transitions. PlayStation 5 Pro enhancements The PlayStation 5 Pro includes all the features of the base PlayStation 5 but adds significantly more GPU power and enhanced ray‑tracing performance, giving additional headroom for higher fidelity and more stable performance. Across all graphics modes, players on PS5 Pro benefit from extended ray tracing support, including both Ray-Traced Global Illumination and Ray-Traced Specular Reflections. This enables richer lighting and reflection quality while maintaining higher performance targets across Performance, Balanced, and Fidelity modes. We’ve also expanded our strand-based hair on PS5 Pro. Rather than relying solely on traditional hair cards, the engine can simulate and render individual strands for more natural motion and response to wind. All of this allows us to get a very realistic hair render for our characters. On PS5 Pro, strand-based hair is available for Edward in all modes. In Fidelity mode, nearby crowd characters also benefit from strand simulation during gameplay, while cinematics use strand-based hair for all characters regardless of mode. In addition, Black Flag Resynced supports the latest version of PlayStation Spectral Super Resolution (PSSR), helping deliver better image quality and improved reconstruction, reducing the visual gap between performance and fidelity modes. A living world driven by Anvil’s Atmos Black Flag Resynced simulates weather in real time through Atmos, the systemic weather simulation framework in our Anvil engine. Rather than treating weather as a set of isolated effects, Atmos continuously simulates variables such as temperature, humidity, wind, and vapor density. These systems evolve over time and influence one another, producing more coherent and dynamic weather. This same simulation extends into gameplay and environmental interaction. Wind affects not only cloud movement and storms at sea, but also vegetation, cloth, particles, sails, and character hair. The result is a world that doesn’t just look alive but feels physically connected as well. A richer ocean The ocean has always been at the heart of Black Flag, and modernizing its rendering was a key focus for this project. Black Flag Resynced introduces a fully modernized water system, based on a physically based rendering pipeline. New tessellation technique, volumetric foam generation, and dynamic bubble systems add more details to the water surface. These updates allow the sea to respond more naturally to wind conditions, weather, and ship movement. The sea now plays an even greater role in shaping both the mood and moment-to-moment experience of navigation and combat. Prepare for a more immersive experience When rebuilding Assassin’s Creed Black Flag on the latest version of Anvil, our goal wasn’t only to modernize technology. We wanted to strengthen the sense of immersion, adventure, and discovery that made Edward Kenway’s journey so memorable in the first place. PlayStation 5 hardware has given us the opportunity to push that experience further than ever before, from the way the world looks and sounds, to how it feels. Whether you’re returning to relive a favorite adventure, or setting sail with Edward for the first time, we’re excited to welcome you to the Caribbean when Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Resynced launches on July 9 for PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 5 Pro.

Title: Avatar Legends: The Fighting Game Spirit Wilds stage revealed Date: Mon, 29 Jun 2026 12:01:12 +0000 Link: https://blog.playstation.com/2026/06/29/avatar-legends-the-fighting-game-spirit-wilds-stage-revealed/ Yip yip. Pre-orders for Avatar Legends: The Fighting Game are now live on the PlayStation Store for PlayStation 5. The wait is almost over. To celebrate, we’re taking a closer look at pre-orders, incentive previews, plus a sneak peek at a brand-new stage. Enter the Spirit Wilds We’re excited to reveal Spirit Wilds, a brand-new stage coming to Avatar Legends: The Fighting Game. One of the most mysterious corners of the Avatar universe, Spirit Wilds provides a visually striking battleground for elemental clashes. Launch opponents skyward with airbending or control space with earthbending in this new arena with a beautiful backdrop for every fight. Peep the exclusive Spirit Wilds video reveal and match video below. Play Video Play Video At launch, players will have access to 12 playable characters, a roster of support characters, eight unique stages, and multiple ways to play. Whether you’re looking to jump online, sharpen your skills in Training Mode, or experience the game’s original story, there are no shortages of ways to begin your journey. Pre-order details Players who pre-order either the Standard Edition or Deluxe Edition will receive a collection of exclusive bonuses: Gold color variants for Aang, Korra, Zuko, Katara, Toph, and Sokka Samurai Appa Support Character Skin Voting rights for a Year 1 Pass character Access to the Closed Beta running July 2-5 The Samurai Appa skin gives Aang’s faithful flying companion a tough new look when selected as a support character. 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 Pre-ordering also unlocks exclusive gold variants for Aang, Korra, Toph, Zuko, Katara and Sokka, giving players striking golden outfits that ensure they look their sharpest while bending. Perhaps most exciting of all, pre-ordering grants players the opportunity to help shape the future of Avatar Legends: The Fighting Game. Players will be able to vote on one of the characters joining the Year 1 Pass roster. Choose your edition Standard edition vs Deluxe edition Year 1 Pass Join us in the Closed Beta Players who pre-order either edition of Avatar Legends: The Fighting Game will receive access to the Closed Beta from July 2 through July 5. The Beta will feature Aang, Korra, Katara, Toph, Zuko, Sokka, and Azula, giving players an early opportunity to experience the game’s fast-paced combat and support character system. Pre-orders are available now on the PlayStation Store, and we’re excited to continue sharing additional updates and surprises as we get closer to launch. Thanks for all your support, and we’re stoked to see you in the Beta.

Title: Blade, Loki, Deadpool announced for MARVEL Tōkon: Fighting Souls Date: Mon, 29 Jun 2026 01:38:56 +0000 Link: https://blog.playstation.com/2026/06/28/blade-loki-deadpool-announced-for-marvel-tokon-fighting-souls/ Hello everyone! I’m Takeshi Yamanaka, producer of MARVEL Tōkon: Fighting Souls. Did you get a chance to check out the final team trailer revealed today, Sunday, June 28 at EVO 2026 —the “Samurai Outriders”? If you haven’t seen it yet, be sure to watch it below. Play Video Fifth and final team revealed: Samurai Outriders View and download image Download the image close Close Download this image Ghost Rider (voiced by Giancarlo Sabogal), who had already been revealed, is now joined by Blade (voiced by Imari Williams), Loki (voiced by Jason Spisak), and Deadpool (voiced by Nolan North) to form a new team. Not the Midnight Sons—but the Samurai Outriders. Were you expecting this lineup? The Samurai Outriders are a group of dark heroes. As you might expect, they don’t start out as a cohesive unit… in fact, they’re quite the opposite. As they face threats to the world, how each of them—and the team as a whole—grows and evolves is something you can look forward to experiencing in Episode Mode. New Stage: Asgard View and download image Download the image close Close Download this image We’re also excited to reveal a new stage: Asgard. Asgard is known in the Marvel Universe as the “Realm of the Gods,” said to sit at the pinnacle of the Nine Realms. It is a land that combines advanced magic with science and technology, ruled by King Odin, and home to Thor Odinson and Loki. In this title, Asgard appears as a battle stage composed of five areas: the Observatory, Bifrost Bridge, Throne Room, Treasure Vault, and Yggdrasil, the World Tree. New playable characters Blade View and download image Download the image close Close Download this image Blade, whose real name is Eric Brooks, was born as a human-vampire hybrid after his mother was attacked by a vampire during pregnancy. Seeking revenge against the monsters who killed his mother, he became a vampire hunter, fighting against evil blood-sucking creatures. In this title, Blade has completed his training in Japan, gaining even greater physical and mental strength. He wields the demon-slaying sword Muramasa, a weapon capable of slicing through gods. Muramasa is normally kept sealed with its power restrained, but when Blade releases that power, the blade turns red and reveals its true potential. He specializes in an aggressive combat style, skillfully handling a variety of deadly tools including Muramasa, machine guns, and glaives. One of his unique abilities, Heartstopper, throws a stake that pins the opponent in place and allows Blade to close the distance at incredible speed. When it hits, Muramasa glows red, enhancing the performance of his sword-based skills. Closing in instantly and delivering powerful slashes, Blade truly lives up to the name of a hunter. Loki View and download image Download the image close Close Download this image Loki Laufeyson, the adoptive brother of Thor, is known as the “God of Mischief” and the “God of Lies.” Though raised in Asgard by Odin, he is actually the son of Laufey, king of the Frost Giants. Originally a villain, Loki is attempting to turn over a new leaf and become a hero in this title. As part of the Samurai Outriders, he makes full use of his powers of deception. His combat style excels at trickery, with many skills incorporating feints and counters using illusions. He also uses projectiles based on ice and magic, combined with clever use of erratic movements to constantly confuse opponents. True to his mischievous nature, he can dish out frustrating and deceptive attacks—but if his tricks are exposed, he may be punished heavily. Loki is a uniquely unpredictable character who takes advantage of his opponent’s bad habits. Deadpool View and download image Download the image close Close Download this image Wade Wilson, a Canadian mercenary, grew up in a troubled household and eventually left home. After receiving extensive military training, he served in special forces but was later diagnosed with cancer. As part of the Weapon X Program, he was injected with a healing serum derived from Wolverine’s blood. While it saved his life and granted him superhuman regeneration, it also left his body severely scarred and his mind unstable. Deadpool’s combat style reflects his reckless nature, enabled by his powerful healing factor. He uses guns, grenades, and swords, along with high-risk techniques that involve taking damage himself. In this title, Deadpool has somehow obtained a game strategy guide from beyond the fourth wall, granting him access to a variety of unique attacks from fighting games of legend. Filled with a love for hype and excitement, he enters the arena with an outrageous arsenal of crowd-pleasing moves. Character Guide trailers Leading up to launch, we will be releasing deep dive trailers for all playable characters. These trailers take a closer look at each character’s battle mechanics, including default color options, normal move animations, skills, super moves, ultimate abilities, and assist types. If you want to learn how a character plays—or just want to see their moves in action—these videos are a great place to start. We recommend checking them out when you find a character you’d like to try. More trailers will be released soon, so stay tuned! Upcoming events With launch fast approaching, the development team is entering the final stretch! We will be holding a global Open Beta* on PS5 and PC from July 24-26 (PT). In this beta, Blade will be available as a playable character. We will be sharing more details soon, so please stay tuned. *Account for PlayStation required to participate in the Open Beta.

Title: Share of the Week: Saros – Arjun Devraj Date: Fri, 26 Jun 2026 16:00:06 +0000 Link: https://blog.playstation.com/2026/06/26/share-of-the-week-saros-arjun-devraj/ Last week, we tasked you with capturing portraits of Arjun Devraj in Saros’ newly released Photo Mode using #PSshare #PSBlog. Here are this week’s highlights: l2.focus shares Arjun’s profile against a moody red background MdeavorVP shares Arjun aiming his weapon Santisbae shares Arjun’s head haloed by the eclipse  thwippip shares a close up portrait of Arjun rruiz_86 shares Arjun exploring a chamber on Carcosa Couch_Gamer2k23 shares Arjun facing a source of light 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: SparksSUBMIT BY: 11:59 PM PT on July 1, 2026  Next week, share sparks, fireworks, and twinkling lights from the game of your choice. Use #PSshare #PSBlog for a chance to be featured.

Title: Highlights from Capcom Spotlight 2026 – Dragon’s Dogma, Onimusha, Monster Hunter, and more Date: Thu, 25 Jun 2026 21:52:30 +0000 Link: https://blog.playstation.com/2026/06/25/highlights-from-capcom-spotlight-2026-dragons-dogma-onimusha-monster-hunter-and-more/ We’re back with another Capcom Spotlight presentation, this time focused on new content for Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection, a deeper dive into the newly revealed Dragon’s Dogma 2: Dark Arisen, and a new look at Onimusha: Way of the Sword. Here’s a roundup of what you need to know. Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection New content for Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection launches today, with the arrival of the paid DLC, Additional Side Story: Rudy, as well as a free update that adds powerful endgame challenges. Fans of Monster Hunter Stories and Monster Hunter Stories 2: Wings of Ruin will recognize the return of Navirou, who once journeyed alongside the protagonists of each respective game, and is an ancestor of the Royal Felyne, Rudy. Additional Side Story: Rudy digs deeper in Navirou’s fate in the past 200 years, bringing ancestor and descendant face-to-face in an unexpected twist. Nergigante, the iconic flagship monster from Monster Hunter: World, returns as a formidable threat in this DLC. This destructive Elder Dragon is a bit too rowdy to tame as a Monstie, but you can expect a memorable challenge as you take on this spiky predator in a climactic battle. How will Rudy, Navirou, and crew overcome the power of the extinction dragon? Additional Side Story: Rudy is available as a standalone DLC as well as part of the Deluxe Edition and Premium Deluxe editions. Check PlayStation Store and see what awaits you in this new adventure. Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection also receives a free update adding powerful endgame challenges called Royal Monsters. Riders can load their completed save file and take on an even harder version of the final boss. Defeat this version of the final boss, and the existing world will be populated with powerful Royal Monsters. You can also test your limits even further by taking on Royal Monster versions of invasive monsters and Calamitous Elder Dragons. New details on Dragon’s Dogma 2: Dark Arisen Two years after the original launch of Dragon’s Dogma 2, the grand fantasy adventure has returned as Dragon’s Dogma 2: Dark Arisen. Enhanced with major updates and the Dark Arisen Expansion, Dragon’s Dogma 2: Dark Arisen arrives both as a bundle package for new players, and as a standalone expansion on October 9.  During Capcom Spotlight, Director Kento Kinoshita – who also directed the original Dragon’s Dogma: Dark Arisen – shared the team’s desire to deliver on requests from fans to continue exploring the world of Dragon’s Dogma 2 even further. With that in mind, the team invites players to a mysterious new frigid northern area called Norgan. You’ll uncover the story behind a Fallen Dragon, bearing an eerie form with a missing heart, along with its pursuer, a mysterious woman named Eir. In the Norgan area, the addictive gameplay loop first established in Dragon’s Dogma: Dark Arisen, makes a return as the Relic Expedition Cycle. Battle through formidable foes and gather relics, then bring them back for appraisal into stronger weapons and armor. Powerful treasure awaits with every adventure during your pursuits in Norgan. Dragon’s Dogma 2: Dark Arisen also introduces 12 new unique dungeons called Lost Rites. Rare equipment once held by past Arisen awaits you in these dungeon challenges, which take place in the existing world of Dragon’s Dogma 2. Additional hairstyles and tattoo options are coming with the expansion as well, bringing even greater variety to the versatile character creation options. The base Dragon’s Dogma 2 game was recently updated with a variety of quality-of-life features, too. Ahead of the launch of the expansion, we’ll be releasing a second free update in late August which adds further gameplay improvements highly requested by players, such as additional save slots, an increase of weapon skill slots from four to six, and performance improvements. Pre-orders begin today on PS5 in most regions and will roll out to all countries in early July. Those who pre-order will receive the Norgan Fashion Set – Northern Attire, which can be obtained whether you pre-order the bundle or standalone expansion. Those who pre-order the bundle will immediately receive access to the base Dragon’s Dogma 2 game. Whether you’re a new Arisen or are returning to make the adventure into Norgan, we can’t wait for you to experience what awaits in Dragon’s Dogma 2: Dark Arisen when it arrives on PS5, October 9. New enemy revealed in Onimusha: Way of the Sword The latest swordplay action game in Capcom’s acclaimed series is nearly here with Onimusha: Way of the Sword. The iconic samurai swordplay series which first began on PlayStation 2 is back with an all-new entry for the first time in 20 years, bringing its signature mix of satisfying samurai action and dark fantasy. Take up the katana of protagonist Miyamoto Musashi, slain by twisted creatures called Genma, and suddenly revived with mysterious Oni powers. Now bearing an Oni Gauntlet, Musashi searches for his reason to fight amidst hordes of powerful Genma in a twisted, dark fantasy version of Edo-period Kyoto. During Capcom Spotlight, Director Satoru Nihei revealed a look at a powerful new Genma enemy: Dohatsu-ten. Have a look at this fearsome new foe for yourself. Dohatsu-ten is a powerful boss enemy with both strength and speed on his side, relentlessly attacking our protagonist Miyamoto Musashi with swift and devastating movements. Unique to this Genma is the bloodthirsty nature of its sword, which becomes increasingly powerful when stained with Musashi’s blood. Beware its surging power as it absorbs souls and becomes even more dangerous. Onimusha: Way of the Sword slashes onto PS5 this September. Get a taste of early action in the game with the free demo on PlayStation Store!

Title: "We're talking about at least half a decade of horror": former Exodus lead explains why he wasn't keen on doing a Baldur's Gate 4 despite Hasbro offering the chance Date: Tue, 30 Jun 2026 11:07:14 +0000 Link: https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/were-talking-about-at-least-half-a-decade-of-horror-former-exodus-lead-explains-why-he-wasnt-keen-on-doing-a-baldurs-gate-4-despite-hasbro-offering-the-chance Nah. Nope. I'm good, thanks. None of those are exactly what former Archetype Entertainment studio head and BioWare veteran James Ohlen said when Hasbro asked him if he fancied making a Baldur's Gate 4, but they essentially capture the jist. Despite having worked on the RPG series before, the former boss behind upcoming sci-fi RPG Exodus wasn't keen in picking up the baton Larian had tossed aside, mainly because trying to live up to the expectations their last work set would be a hugely daunting task. Read more

Title: State of Decay studio Undead Labs potentially up for closure, sources claim, with Bethesda and Blizzard also facing layoffs Date: Tue, 30 Jun 2026 10:36:17 +0000 Link: https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/state-of-decay-studio-undead-labs-potentially-up-for-closure-sources-claim-with-bethesda-and-blizzard-also-facing-layoffs Microsoft may close State of Decay developers Undead Labs as part of Xbox's imminent hewing back of projects and livelihoods, with Elder Scrolls studio Bethesda and World of Warcraft creators Blizzard also facing significant layoffs in the course of what an anonymous insider has called “the biggest single cut series for Xbox". To put that quote in context, the company laid off around 1900 Microsoft gaming workers back in January 2024. Xbox unions are even now haggling with management to protect jobs or at least, ensure decent severance packages for anybody affected by the margin-boosting cull. Read more

Title: "We were only three votes away": Stop Killing Games-backed California bill to keep online games playable fails to win over senate committee Date: Tue, 30 Jun 2026 09:31:16 +0000 Link: https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/we-were-only-three-votes-away-stop-killing-games-backed-california-bill-to-keep-online-games-playable-fails-to-win-over-senate-committee A Californian bill aiming to force publishers shutting down servers for online games to provide a version of the game players can keep on playing independently of said servers or issue full refunds has failed to pass a committee vote in the state's senate. That means the bill's march through the legislature, which has been backed by the wider Stop Killing Games campaign, has come to a relative standstill for now. Read more

Title: Valve dropped that Steam Machine Companion Cube case down the legal incinerator after its makers neglected to get their permission Date: Mon, 29 Jun 2026 17:00:08 +0000 Link: https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/valve-dropped-that-steam-machine-companion-cube-case-down-the-legal-incinerator-after-its-makers-neglected-to-get-their-permission Steam Machine stock may be in short supply, but hey, at least it hasn’t been taken off sale and scoured from the Internet, never to be seen again. That’s just the fate of Dbrand’s unofficial Steam Machine Companion Cube case, a smartly made (if overpriced and kind of pointless) Portal-themed accessory that it turns out was so unofficial, Dbrand never actually had permission from Valve to sell it. So, now they aren’t, and have issued refunds to anyone who ordered one. Read more

Title: "Everybody got the rug pulled out from under them": Xbox are putting third-party Game Pass deals "on pause", claims publishing veteran Date: Mon, 29 Jun 2026 16:26:37 +0000 Link: https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/everybody-got-the-rug-pulled-out-from-under-them-xbox-are-putting-third-party-game-pass-deals-on-pause-claims-publishing-veteran Microsoft are easing off on third-party game deals for the Xbox Game Pass subscription service, according to one fairly seasoned industry figure, while they "figure out" what to do with their gaming business in general. Read more