A relatively short Roundup this week as I’m busy behind the scenes, which is also why you get an intro instead of bullet points: It’s a bit of a grim week for the industry as the fallout from Xbox’s massive layoffs and restructuring continues to settle. Plus, PlayStation blowback continues apace, with it receiving constant …
PUBG Mobile’s Version 4.5 update has arrived, headlined by one of the battle royale’s most ambitious collaborations to date. Available until September 7, the update transforms Erangel, Livik, and Sanhok with a full Naruto Shippuden-themed experience, introducing iconic locations, powerful ninjutsu abilities, special boss encounters, and a wave of limited-time rewards. The anime crossover is …
Nintendo is no stranger to mobile gaming, with endless runner Super Mario Run a consistent earner for the company (it brought in approximately $60K last month). However, one of its other top titles, Mario Kart Tour, is off to video game heaven as Nintendo is delisting it on September 29 this year. It also announced …
Respawn Entertainment is sending Apex Legends players to a chrome-plated version of E-District next week as its latest crossover event teams up with CD PROJEKT RED’s Cyberpunk universe. Launching on July 14 across all platforms, the limited-time event reimagines one of the game’s newest maps with a distinctly Night City aesthetic while introducing new movement …
EVE Vanguard’s first public alpha playtest has officially begun, giving players their biggest look yet at the extraction shooter set in the universe of EVE Online. Running from now until July 20 on Steam and the EVE Launcher, Operation Avalon introduces a substantial overhaul to combat, progression, and extraction mechanics as developer Fenris Creations (formerly …
Xbox CEO Asha Sharma has confirmed widespread layoffs, major changes to its first-party studio portfolio and a broader overhaul of how Microsoft’s gaming division is organized. In a company-wide email sent to employees, Sharma revealed that approximately 3,200 positions will be eliminated throughout fiscal year 2027, beginning with around 1,600 job losses immediately. The restructuring …
Slitherine (Terminator: Dark Fate – Defiance, Panzer Corps 2) has acquired the license, publishing rights, and back catalog for the Blood Bowl video game franchise from NACON, marking a significant expansion of the publisher’s portfolio of Warhammer strategy games. The agreement also confirms that Slitherine will continue development of the next Blood Bowl game previously …
Studio Wildcard has rolled out one of the largest content updates yet for ARK: Survival Ascended, introducing a trio of major additions that expand the survival game across both the ocean and the skies. Available now are the free Genesis Ascended Part I update, the premium Tides of Fortune expansion, and the surprise launch of …
PlayStation Backlash Continues Let’s be honest: Sony ending physical discs in less than two years from now is the biggest news that dropped this week, and the backlash has only intensified. Some have spoken out against it, whereas others decided to hold steady in the name of game (or code) preservation. I asked Lost In …
While it’s slim pickings for blockbuster releases this week outside of a major DLC drop, there’s still plenty for players to get excited about. Independent developers are once again carrying the release calendar, with a healthy selection of inventive titles arriving on PC and consoles. It’s also been a notable week for games making the …
Resident Evil and Monster Hunter have crossed paths before, including crossover events in Monster Hunter World that brought Resident Evil-themed armour and weapons into CAPCOM’s hunting series, but they’re teaming up once again in Resident Evil Survival Unit. Aniplex has launched a limited-time collaboration between the mobile strategy game and CAPCOM’s long-running hunting series, with …
Black Tabby Games has detailed a substantial post-launch update for Scarlet Hollow, expanding the game’s fifth episode with new story content, gameplay refinements, and revisions across earlier chapters. The update follows Episode 5’s release earlier this year and continues development on the award-winning gothic horror visual novel as it moves toward its planned conclusion. The …
In a move that’s only surprising on the surface, Sony has announced that it will cease to make physical discs for PlayStation games starting in January 2028. This news also follows an announcement from Sony that it will discontinue the PlayStation Store for PS3 and PS Vita in select markets this year, with a global …
To say that GTA 6 is the most anticipated game of 2026 is itself a massive understatement, as any scrap of information related to the seventeenth GTA title is treated like gold dust. If you’re struggling to keep up with all the news surrounding Rockstar’s cultural juggernaut, you’re in the right place – here at …
Jagex has released The Blood Moon Rises, bringing one of Old School RuneScape’s longest-running storylines to its conclusion. Available now for members, the new Grandmaster Quest ends the Myreque quest series, which first began more than 20 years ago and has become one of the MMORPG’s most popular narratives. The update introduces players to the …
