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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
Wargaming has released the latest update for World of Warships: Legends, introducing a range of new content inspired by the 250th anniversary of American Independence Day. The seasonal update combines limited-time celebrations with new ships, progression rewards, and a fresh campaign across the free-to-play naval combat game. Alongside the themed event, players can begin unlocking …
Razer has unveiled the Kitsune – Ryu Edition, a new limited-edition version of its leverless arcade controller inspired by Street Fighter 6. Launching during EVO 2026 in Las Vegas, the controller combines exclusive artwork celebrating one of the fighting game’s most recognisable characters with the same competitive-focused hardware found in the original Kitsune. Designed for …
Gaming Factory has expanded the vehicle roster in JDM: Japanese Drift Master with the launch of the American Classics DLC. Available now across all platforms, the paid expansion introduces six new American-inspired vehicles, while a free update gives every player access to two additional Nissan sports cars. The update continues post-launch support for JDM: Japanese …
Fatshark has released the long-awaited Skitarii Class for Warhammer 40,000: Darktide, marking one of the game’s largest content updates since launch. Available now across Steam, PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S, the update introduces a new playable archetype inspired by the Adeptus Mechanicus alongside a range of additional content for existing players. The launch …
Riot Games has unveiled Summit, the latest map coming to VALORANT as part of Season 2026 Act 4. Launching on June 24, the map introduces a new battlefield set within a Radiant training academy located in the mountains of China. The new season also expands VALORANT’s playable content beyond traditional competitive matches. Alongside Summit, Riot …
HoYoverse has opened player registration for the next closed beta of Honkai: Nexus Anima, its upcoming creature-collecting adventure strategy game. Known as the Evolution Test, the beta is scheduled to begin on July 9 and will be available on PC, iOS, and Android. The Evolution Test represents the largest public look at the game since …
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