«Я просто фермер»: трейлер «Восставшего» — боевика о крестьянском восстании во времена Ричарда II

Авторы решили не составлять конкуренцию Control Resonant и Silent Hill Townfall.

Switch 2 со съёмной батареей для ЕС поступит в продажу осеньюС середины февраля 2027-го Nintendo прекратит поставки оригинального Switch в Европе.

Представлена Final Fantasy Resonance с графикой в стиле HD-2D — трейлер, скриншоты и подробностиИгра выйдет 22 октября, перевод на русский язык не заявлен.

Выгодно пополнить Steam для покупки игр можно в магазине цифровых товаров на DTF.

Минимальная комиссия и быстрое зачисление денег на счёт.

«Руководство считает, что мы этого и заслуживаем»: сотрудники Ubisoft Barcelona о сокращениях после удачного релиза Black Flag ResyncedКоманда работала над подводными уровнями, а теперь десятки человек увольняют.

«Майкл» стал самым кассовым зарубежным фильмом в российском прокате с 2022 года

А давление студия испытывает всегда.

При её успехе альтернативный формат получат и остальные эпизоды.

Сценарист сериала по Mass Effect отверг слухи о переработке шоу под массового зрителяНовость «застала его врасплох».

ZeniMax Online Studios, ответственная за The Elder Scrolls Online, ощутила на себе последствия масштабной реструктуризации в XBOX.

Упомянутые руководители уже уведомили подчинённых, что на их место придут новые управленцы из числа ветеранов ZeniMax Online Studios.

Теперь контролировать студию будут Джош Хендерсон (Josh Henderson), отвечающий за бизнес-операции ZOS, и Ник Джакомини (Nick Giacomini) — его повысили до гейм-директора TES Online в прошлом августе.

Всего в ZeniMax Online Studios сократили 213 человек, из-за чего фанаты забеспокоились о судьбе The Elder Scrolls Online.

Они оставили сотрудникам такое послание: «Мы полностью уверены в Джоше и Нике, в будущем студии и в том, что ESO …

ArmA: Cold War Assault получила Remastered-версию, которая заменила собой классику — её владельцам нужно лишь загрузить новинку.

Авторы Arma: Cold War Assault Remastered подчёркивают, что переиздание было создано в тесном взаимодействии с сообществом.

Игра перешла на более современную версию движка Poseidon для совместимости с актуальными PC, тогда как модели, текстуры и прочие визуальные аспекты остались нетронутыми.

Зато в Remastered-версии можно выставить широкое разрешение экрана и использовать современные геймпады (включая управление на Steam Deck).

Также Arma: Cold War Assault стала более стабильной и оптимизированной на актуальных PC.

Assassinʼs Creed Black Flag Resynced получила обновление 1.0.4, в котором Ubisoft сфокусировалась на исправлении различных ошибок как в конкретных заданиях, так и за их пределами.

Например, игроки станут меньше страдать от ошибок с сохранением и загрузкой прогресса.

А с освещением в помещениях и пещерах исправили «многочисленные проблемы».

Также были улучшены производительность и стабильность ремейка, а для игроков на PC сделали желанную сообществом разблокировку частоты кадров в сюжетных роликах с «пользовательскими» настройками графики.

Вместе с этим Black Flag Resynced лишилась багов с заморозкой героя после выхода из мини-игр, застреванием при использовании гарпуна, использованием быстр…

Надёжный инсайдер billbil-kun поделился деталями EA Sports FC 27 — новой части ежегодного футбольного симулятора.

EA Sports FC 26 вышла 26 сентября прошлого года.

Консолям прошлого поколения в этом году исполнится 13 лет, но солидный возраст вовсе не означает, что EA Sports FC 27 на них не выйдет.

Стоимость EA Sports FC 27 аналогична EA Sports FC 26 — 70 долларов за базовое издание на всех платформах.

Вместе с этим billbil-kun уверен, что официальный анонс состоится уже в скором времени — EA Sports FC 26 представили миру в прошлом июне.

Пошаговая ролёвка Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 получила три награды на Develop: Star Awards.

Её отметили в номинациях «Лучшая игра» , «Лучший сюжет» и «Лучшее звуковое сопровождение» .

А вот список других победителей в других категориях:Кстати, сейчас Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 можно купить со скидкой на PS5.

Игра попала в список традиционной Летней распродажи.

А Sandfall уже раздумывают над продолжением и уверяют, что коммерческий успех для них не на первом месте.

У геймеров в России возникли проблемы с доступом к онлайн-играм.

Во множестве случаев игроки получают сообщения о проблемах с серверами.

В случае с Marvel Rivals многим помогала смена IP-адреса.

При этом официальных заявлений об ограничении доступа из России со стороны разработчиков и издателей нет.

Фанаты же выдвигают различные версии, среди которых также есть теории о временных проблемах с цифровой инфраструктурой.

Бывший продюсер Rockstar Games Джон Риччио объяснил, почему Grand Theft Auto VI сначала выпустят на консолях, а только потом на PC.

По его словам, всё дело в технических ограничениях PS5 и Xbox Series.

Риччио отметил, что команда сразу делает игру с учётом всех необходимых ужимок.

А для релиза на PC её просто будут улучшать.

Это гораздо проще, чем подгонять готовый тайтл под различные условия.

Вселенная симуляторов стала чуть больше благодаря A Game About Chopping Trees — медитативному симулятору дровосека.

Новинка добралась до PC (в Steam), где её встретили «очень положительными» отзывами.

Разработчики называют A Game About Chopping Trees «медитативным опытом» и игрой «о чистой радости рубки деревьев».

И, конечно же, рубить деревья и садить новые растения.

Зарабатывая деньги, игроки смогут улучшать навыки рубки: например, получить более острый топор или увеличить силу удара.

Дизайнер The Witcher и The Witcher 2 Артур Ганшинец рассказал, с какими трудностями сталкиваются разработчики ремейка из студии Foolʼs Theory.

«Наша команда изучает списки лидеров в Forza Horizon 6 из-за наличия нереалистичных записей.

Это было достигнуто за счет использования уязвимостей или шин Drag Tires до последних изменений в физическом балансе, которые мы внесли 15 июня», — сказано в сообщении Playground Games.

Если использования уязвимостей будут обнаружены в других рейтингах, их также перепишут.

В Playground Games добавили, что награды, полученные игроками за высокие места в таблицах, останутся с ними.

Вместе с этими неприятными изменениями в Forza Horizon 6 стартовала серия Italian Exotics с новейшими суперкарами и гиперкарами из Италии.

Pearl Abyss выпустила свежее обновление (1.14.00) для Crimson Desert на всех актуальных платформах.

Оно добавило долгожданную функцию кросс-сейва — на PC, PlayStation и Xbox Series.

С ней игроки могут переносить сохранения между платформами и продолжать свои приключения с одного и того же файла, не теряя прогресс.

Кроме того, обновление исправляет различные баги, мешавшие прогрессии.

Например, ошибки, ломавшие квест «Гномья забота» и управление персонажем, когда питомец забирался на кровать во время взаимодействия с ней.

Релиз Moss: The Forgotten Relic ожидается сегодня в 17:00 МСК на PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series и обеих Nintendo Switch 2.

Студия Polyarc сообщила , что приключение Moss: The Forgotten Relic добавили в списки желаемого уже 200 000 человек.

Оно объединяет в себе улучшенные и переосмысленные VR-игры Moss и Moss: Book II.

Оценки критиков оказались хорошими:Metacritic — 81 балл у PC-версии (5 обзоров) и 82 балл у PS5-версии (4 обзора);Opencritic — 94% рекомендации и в среднем 80 баллов (17 обзоров).

Moss: The Forgotten Relic называют очаровательным и волшебным приключением с запоминающимися персонажами и достойными головоломками.

Подробностей о героине пока нет, но известно, что она появится в игре 23 июля.

Напомним, что For Honor вышла 14 февраля 2017 года и собрала 69% положительных отзывов.

11 июня 2026 года в For Honor запустили второй сезон в рамках десятого года поддержки.

Разработчики обновили ротацию карт и визуально улучшили арену, внесли правки в баланс и добавили новые косметические предметы.

Подробности о десятом годе поддержки разработчики показывали в специальном трейлере.

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Angry gamers are telling people to buy great new indie games on non-PlayStation platforms amid backlash to Sony killing discs.

Pokémon Go players are reacting in disgust after seeing fans who were hand-picked to attend the game's ultra-exclusive 10th anniversary Times Square event now selling off their unique Mewtwo on eBay for thousands of dollars — breaking the game's rules in the process.

An index of guides for Hell Clock's 2.0 update, including explainers for everything new and links to useful guides and planners.

Market prices for the Pokémon TCG's First Partner Collection Series 2 set have plummeted by over 37% in just the past month alone. Amazon finally has stock back with a massive discount to reflect the market changes, and we don't expect these to last long at this price.

Save on the new Magic: The Gathering x Marvel Super Heroes Commander decks with Amazon’s bundle discount, and find out which preconstructed decks are worth your money.

Save 24% on the versatile Philips OneBlade 360 hybrid razor at Amazon UK, bringing the skin-comfortable shaver and grooming kit down to just £37.99.

The Hawk review: Will Ferrell has given us so many funny characters; this Netflix series does not feature one of them.

The official runtime of Zach Cregger’s Resident Evil adaptation has finally been revealed by AMC Theaters, and it’s almost as long as the very first 2002 film.

The upcoming Avatar film, Avatar Aang: The Last Airbender, will release in some theaters after all.

50% off a premium all-metal gaming laptop with $1,400+ worth of RAM and SSD storage.

Unfortunately for those who've been listing the A Nightmare on Elm Street 4K steelbook collection for 10x its original price on eBay, Amazon just brought back the full set at MSRP.

Activision is investigating issues revolving around mods and hackers in Call of Duty: Black Ops on PS4 and PS5.

GOG, famed revampers of classic PC games, have done just that to the Gold edition of beloved purse-snatching stealth romp Thief: The Dark Project.

Through the storefront's preservation program, the GOG version of Thief Gold boasts a number of handy tweaks to help it run seamlessly on modern hardware.

"That's why we've updated the GOG version with NewDark 1.27, bringing massive compatibility improvements for modern PCs.

Anyway, revamped Thief: Gold is currently on offer for £1.49/equivalent via GOG's store, and it'll go back up to £5.99/equivalent once that deal ends.

Here are some musings on The Dark Project from Alice B (RPS in peace) and some other Treehouse luminaries if you fancy readin…

Last week's Microsoft layoffs, a seemingly never-ending source of terrible and sobering news, included several members of the Elder Scrolls Online's leadership team.

According to a WARN notice, studio head Jo Burba is among those departing, despite having only stepped into that role around the time of last year's mass layoffs at Microsoft.

With him and several other key figures on the outs, a "transition" to a new leadership team for the MMO is reportedly underway.

As first reported by Game File, Burba, executive producer Susan Kath, studio game director Rich Lambert, and production director Ala Diaz have all been given their walking papers.

379 ZeniMax jobs in Maryland have been eliminated…

So, you sail on down to a port with a harbourmaster and start perusing ship upgrades.

Completing the rest of Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Resynced might be rather difficult now.

Thankfully, these impromptu mutinies are a bug Ubisoft have fixed in the title update set to arrive in the game today.

Needless to say I'm glad I didn't run into this problem while playing for my Black Flag Resynced review, as much as it might offer a nice opportunity to spend a bit more time exploring whichever city or island you get marooned in/on.

While Black Flag Resynced's remaining devs work on these patches, some at Ubisoft's Barcelona studio are set to be laid off and have been protesting alongside Spanish un…

Last week, to mark its 30th anniversary, EA rebranded Criterion as Criterion: A Battlefield Studio.

"The way I see it is that the Battlefield franchise, now platform, is so vast there's a lot of opportunity.

It hasn't muted what makes Criterion 'Criterion'.

Have we seen the last Criterion Need For Speed, the last Burnout?," I throw in before the mic can be seized from me.

Yes, for now, we're focused on Battlefield Studios.

Denshattack reviewAn uproariously kinetic mashup of racing, rhythm, and score attack stuntery, Denshattack goes off the rails in all the best ways.

| Image credit: Rock Paper Shotgun/Fireshine Games/Boltray GamesIt’s not just dumb fun, though.

| Image credit: Rock Paper Shotgun/Fireshine Games/Boltray GamesBesides, those spectacles only exist because developers Undercoders were inventive enough to dream them up.

| Image credit: Rock Paper Shotgun/Fireshine Games/Boltray GamesStill, I don’t think Denshattack is just surface level Cool Japan propaganda.

Denshattack is overwhelmingly joyous, wonderfully vibrant, and far too smart to be dismissed as just that comedy train kickflip game.

Essentially, it's a matter of it being less of a headache to scale up after initially getting a game working on hardware with stricter limitations than it would be to strip back an all-singing, all-dancing PC port for consoles.

Speaking to YouTuber Kiwi Talkz, former Rockstar producer John Ricchio discussed how the studio approached bringing GTA 5 and the original Red Dead Redemption to different platforms.

But yeah, it's always better to start with the constraints and then extend because shrinking is a lot harder than extending."

Ricchio went on to talk about the original Red Dead Redemption, which famously took ages to get a proper PC port, revealing that one was actually worked on back i…

As a result of that funding, later this year, Torpor Games will be releasing Suzerain Stories: The Neutral Lens.

The original Suzerain and the Rizia DLC start at different points on the world's timeline, but they both end on the same date.

"[As] a TV show host, you're covering these things that are happening in our lore," Sergey Nowak explains.

Image credit: Torpor Games"Every project is helping each other," Sergey Nowak says of Torpor's rapidly filling plate.

Image credit: Torpor Games"This is the strategy, this is the idea," Sergey Nowak explains, "to build the IP in different perspectives.

Dead Space creator Glen Schofield has decided it's time to walk away from game development, or at least "the day-to-day work of making them.

Thus concludes a career which kicked off all the way back in the early 90s, and saw Schofield work on games ranging from Disney World racing to Call of Duty and The Callisto Protocol.

The latter will now go down as the developer's last game, provided he hasn't got any surprise un-retirements up his sleeves.

"After 35 years of making games and directing them, running teams, it's time for me to officially retire from the day-to-day work," Schofield said.

You told me when I was good and you told me when I wasn't so good, but you made me better."

A fresh report has shed light on what played out behind the scenes last week as Microsoft laid off around 1600 people and parted ways with a number of studios.

Absolutely not," one laid off Id staff member put it.

"And they seem to actually put some level of effort and care into making it as painful as possible."

Meanwhile, an Id developer was left wondering why the higher ups didn't at least wait to see the initial returns on Doom: The Dark Ages' Revelations DLC before making a final call on any cuts to that studio.

One staffer Game Developer spoke to dubbed the mindset Microsoft continue to push their workers towards a "disposable worker mentality".

According to the Communications Workers of America union (CWA), over 400 union-represented jobs across Bethesda Game Studios, ZeniMax, and id Software are being cut.

In solidarity with the union marches, modders continue to fill Bethesda games with union logos.

Microsoft’s campus in Redmond (Washington) is one, as are ZeniMax studios in Austin (Texas), and Rockville (Maryland).

Today’s layoffs decimated the teams at id Software, Bethesda Game Studios, and ZeniMax Online Studios, legendary studios whose employees brought us games like Doom, Quake, Elder Scrolls, and Fallout.

We’re calling game workers, allies, and fans alike to join emergency rallies on WEDNESDAY, JULY 15th!

You haven't chosen any of them, and you don't actually decide what cards to play, you can only watch it unfold.

So, you see that one card does some damage, another heals you, and another card increases the damage of your damage card.

Each card requires energy to be played, of which you have four points, but some cards cost multiple points of energy, and you recuperate one point of energy after a card gets played.

And don't worry, 40 turns don't take that long either, as each reshuffle of a deck ups the speed at which cards are played.

Now, yes, this does present a new anxiety for me: have I chosen the right card for my deck?

The massive success of Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced probably has something to do with the studio's decision to work on a New Game Plus mode.

Knight's nearly hour-long interview with YouTuber JorRaptor (via GamesRadar+) touched on a number of different topics, including New Game Plus.

According to Knight, New Game Plus was one of the first things the developer started working on after finishing the main game.

Interestingly, Ubisoft wanted to follow the example set by Assassin's Creed Shadows, whose developers already built a New Game Plus mode for it.

Image credit: UbisoftIt's not entirely surprising to hear that New Game Plus in Black Flag Resynced may be more tricky to implement co…

We're in the midst of a scorching summer.

And for this season of staying inside and sweating it out, PlayStation Plus' July line-up is bringing a new batch of games to keep us entertained while the sun is out, making touching grass more arduous than usual.

Sony has revealed nine games coming to its subscription service across PlayStation Plus premium and extra tiers in July, including an under-loved action game, an odd but beloved narrative thriller, and a firefighting sim to match the heat.

Fahrenheit Game - Office Bugs Here's a scene from Indigo Prophecy where giant bugs chase you around the office and you discover your parkour skills.Watch on YouTubeHere's everything coming to PlayStatio…

Multiple members of Zenimax Online Studios' senior leadership are being cut from the company, as part of sweeping Xbox layoffs that have resulted in over 200 redundancies from the Elder Scrolls Online developer.

Joining him is Elder Scrolls Online executive producer Susan Kath, game director Rich Lambert, and production director Ala Diaz.

Zenimax Online Studios will now be led by Josh Henderson, who previously worked as the head of business operations.

He's joined by Nick Giacomini, who was promoted to game director of the Elder Scrolls Online last August.

What this new information reinforces is that Zenimax Online Studios has once again been tackled by the wider business strategy of Micros…

Infinity Ward has dropped a brief teaser of Modern Warfare 4's Kill Block.

As for Kill Block itself, the adaptive mode's maps will support 3v3 Gunfight, and the new 10v10 Gunfight at launch.

Each Kill Block map is made up of three sections either inspired by classic Modern Warfare maps or entirely new designs.

There's more on what went into designing Kill Block you can read on the official COD blog.

Modern Warfare 4 arrives 23rd October on PC, PS5, Xbox Series X/S and Switch 2.

League of Legends Classic has been revealed in earnest by Riot Games.

In League of Legends Classic, the original look for playable characters must be unlocked.

League Classic features the Classic Path and Classic Progression Track.

However, this does leave the vast majority of the champions present in League of Legends Classic stuck with their modern models.

However, as many point out, skins bought for League of Legends Classic cannot be used in the modern version of League of Legends.

Via the game's official site, it's been revealed the closed network playtest will take place from 21st to 24th August, even if the initial message sets the 23rd as the final day.

To apply for a chance to get in, players need to own a Nintendo Switch 2 console (of course) and an active Switch Online membership, which is a point worth underlining.

After that step, players will need to wait until 7th August (Friday) at 14:00 BST to learn if they're in or not.

It might sound obvious, but some players still expect closed pre-release tests to be smooth sailing - FromSoft is doing its due diligence here, then.

While it's unclear what the final game modes and player counts will be like, The Duskblo…

proves that a commitment to aesthetic and game feel can make any game feel like even more than the sum of its parts.

A largely on-rails (no pun intended) 'train skateboarding game', Denshattack!

proposes one very simple question: what would happen if you made a skateboarding game, but with a train?

But it's actually more similar to the OlliOlli series - OlliOlli World, in particular.

Like OlliOlli, Denshattack!

In this day and age, many indie games use "Remember the thing?"

as their main hook even if the nostalgia-fuelled gameplay ends up feeling miserable, and while the GoldenEye-inspired FPS Agent 64: Spies Never Die wears its influences proudly, there's more to it based on my time with its Steam demo.

Regardless, the description on Steam is promising local co-op and player-versus-player action on the same machine on top of the usual online options.

Even more impressive is the inclusion of cheats and custom modes built into the experience at launch, with no need for paid DLC to enjoy Agent 64 in different ways.

We thought 007: First Light was pretty good: "It utterly sells you on IO's decision t…

Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced is off to a roaring start, with Ubisoft trumpeting 2m copies sold on launch day alone.

But despite its success, Ubisoft Barcelona - one of the studios involved in its development - is still facing layoffs, and workers are currently staging a three-day strike in protest.

No to the layoffs at Ubisoft Barcelona," the CSVI, a Spanish union for video game workers - part of the General Confederation of Labour - wrote on social media.

Some of the developers have also taken to social media to express their disappointment at the same time they celebrated Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced's launch last week.

"It's been an incredible experience working with such…

It's clear by now that Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced has been a success for Ubisoft, even though that's inexplicably resulted in the publisher laying off many of the developers that made it possible.

Market data company Alinea Analytics - which analysed the game's pre-launch performance - shared an updated look at how Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced has been doing on Steam since release.

Alinea calls Black Flag Resynced the biggest Assassin's Creed launch on Steam yet, and while that initially sounds startlingly impressive, it's worth taking into account that 2025's Shadows was the first game to release simultaneously on Steam.

Edward Kenway's adventure is also far ahead of prev…

Glen Schofield, the former co-founder of Sledgehammer Games and co-creator of Dead Space, has announced his retirement from game development.

Schofield went on to thank fans and anyone who played the games he and his teams worked on.

"I know times are tough right now, but man, the future ahead is really, really bright," he said in closing.

Schofield's last major project was 2022's The Callisto Protocol, a Dead Space spiritual successor.

In 2023, he left the studio he founded and went independent, later pitching Dead Space 4 to EA, though that sadly went nowhere.

"I don't know how anyone remaining at Xbox Studios can feel safe knowing another 1,600 cuts are coming," one source affected by the layoffs told Game Developer.

Game Developer's report said staff were kept in the dark about the restructuring "for weeks" after Bloomberg's initial report said layoffs were on their way.

What capacity id Software has to make its own games and maintain proprietary engine id Tech, after losing 136 staff, is unclear.

Even veteran "employee number 13", who'd worked with founding id Software icons John Carmack and John Romero, has been let go.

Microsoft shed four - probably - five Xbox studios as part of the restructuring: Double Fine, Compulsion, Ninja Theory, Unde…

The rumoured Resident Evil 1 Remake is back in the news again, thanks to new information from a longtime insider.

According to them, a remake of the original Resident Evil game "started early production nearly a year ago".

Image credit: CapcomThat, however, may not be the Resident Evil 1 Remake in question, as Dusk Golem later added that a remake of Resident Evil Zero entered full production "in late 2022", potentially positioning it as the next remake to be released post-Veronica.

Considering the Resident Evil 1 Remake only entered pre-production in "August-September" last year, it will likely be a while before Capcom officially announces it.

A remake of the original Resident Evil has been…

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А в топе по текущей активности добавлений в вишлисты она и вовсе заняла первое место.

Как признаются разработчики, они не ожидали, что Dear Passengers вызовет настолько большой ажиотаж.

Мы создавали Dear Passengers как игроки — для игроков, и, если честно, до сих пор пытаемся осознать, что вообще произошло.

В Dear Passengers предстоит играть за экипаж пассажирского самолета, принадлежащего «худшей в мире авиакомпании».

Точная дата релиза Dear Passengers неизвестна, но ожидается, что игра выйдет до конца 2026-го.

9 июля в Москве состоялась бизнес-конференция для разработчиков и издателей «Игровая Индустрия» .

ОтзывыМинувшая сессия «Игровой Индустрии» стала уже седьмой по счету, а именно в Москве она прошла в третий раз.

Дмитрий Алешин Сооснователь и директор по развитию бизнеса LootНе помню, какая по счету для меня это уже «Игровая Индустрия», но каждый раз это не просто конференция, а встреча друзей.

Среди движков лидировал Unity с долей в 61%, второе место досталось Unreal Engine 4 и 5 с долей в 20%.

Она повествует о молодом астрономе, который поймал странный сигнал из космоса с обратным отсчетом и теперь пытается разобраться в происходящем.

Российский магазин приложений RuStore больше не будет принадлежать VK.

В анонсе соглашения VK обошлась без подробностей, поэтому неизвестно, ни в какую сумму она оценила стор, ни когда примерно должна завершиться сделка.

Также в последних отчетах VK рапортовала о стабильном росте выручки RuStore, но ее размер не раскрывала.

В середине июля Евросоюз внес VK в санкционный список, а немногим ранее из App Store были удалены принадлежащие компании приложения.

Не исключено, что продажа RuStore связана с этими событиями, но VK не стала ничего пояснять.

Как сообщают аналитики, больше всего денег традиционно досталось Tencent — она одна за январь-июнь 2026-го получила с IAP свыше 5 млрд долларов.

Scopely — 1,53 млрд долларов (-8%);4.

Microsoft — 1,36 млрд долларов (-7%);5.

Playrix — 1,18 млрд долларов (-1%);7.

Microfun — 1,06 млрд долларов (+30%);8.

В рамках реструктуризации в XBOX команда ZeniMax Online Studios лишилась около половины сотрудников.

Стало известно, что в список пострадавших вошли в том числе руководители.

В частности, ZeniMax Online Studios покидает Джозеф Бурба (Joseph Burba) — глава студии, управляющий ею с июля прошлого года.

Примечательно, что предыдущий глава ZeniMax Online Studios Мэтт Файрор (Matt Firor) тоже ушел в отставку во время масштабных увольнений в XBOX, так что тут начинает прослеживаться закономерность.

Как пишет Тотило, в отличие от уволенных рядовых сотрудников руководители ZeniMax Online Studios еще на какое-то время задержатся в студии — до тех пор, пока не передадут дела преемникам.

Известно только, что платформа White Hat Gaming и бизнес по предоставлению white label-услуг в сделку не входят и останутся под управлением нынешних владельцев.

Председатель наблюдательного совета Merkur Group Михаэль Гаузельманн (Michael Gauselmann) назвал покупку White Hat Studios очередным этапом онлайн-экспансии группы после выхода в онлайн-сегмент Европы через покупку Blueprint в 2012 году.

В Merkur Group рассчитывают, что приобретение ускорит масштабирование ее бизнеса и укрепит позиции на рынке США.

В свою очередь White Hat Studios получит дополнительные ресурсы и экспертизу для развития своих продуктов.

White Hat Studios была основана в 2021 году и стала первым провайдером, запустив…

В деле о кризисе в студии GFA Games новый поворот.

На этот раз позитивный: арбитражный суд Москвы отклонил требование о банкротстве ее российского юридического лица ООО «ГФАГЕЙМС».

Примечательно, что базе сервиса проверки контрагентов «Компаниум» до сих пор указано, что GFA Games недоплатила в бюджет страны свыше 32,7 млн рублей.

Почему в таком случае суд решил прекратить производство дела о банкротстве — неясно, но, возможно, студия обязалась в скором времени погасить долг или как-то еще отстояла платежеспособность.

Сама GFA Games публично не комментировала происходящее.

Запуск Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Resynced оказался одним из самых успешных в новейшей истории серии.

Запуск ремейка Black Flag: вишлисты, предзаказы и стартовые продажиК релизу 9 июля Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Resynced собрала порядка 1,2–1,4 млн вишлистов в Steam, расположившись на 12-м месте в списке самых ожидаемых релизов на платформе.

О большом интересе к ремейку Black Flag говорят и предзаказы, которые открылись в конце апреля.

Первая перед релизом провела в чарте восемь недель подряд, а затем еще 18 недель не покидала топ-100.

Позиции предзаказов Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Resynced в еженедельном чарте Steam в сравнении с другими крупными релизами 2026 года (данные скорректирова…

Корпорация Google согласилась пустить в Google Play магазины приложений от других компаний.

Google Play откроется для чужих сторов уже на следующей неделе — 22 июля.

Сторы, желающие попасть в Google Play, должны соблюдать ряд условий:ежегодно платить Google сбор в размере 5 тысяч долларов;иметь «четкую и не дискриминационную» политику безопасности;размещать приложения всех соответствующих требованиям разработчиков;следить, чтобы доля вредоносных приложений не превышала 1%.

Google уже начала предупреждать американских разработчиков, что скоро сторонние магазины приложений автоматически получат информацию об их проектах.

Команды могут отказаться от передачи сведений, но для этого им нужно сам…

На фоне этого менеджер по контролю качества в Arrowhead Дэйв Галлахер (Dave Gallacher) резко высказался против руководства отдельных компаний.

«Мне совершенно непонятно, почему руководители Ubisoft и Embracer до сих пор не сидят в тюрьме за свои сомнительные махинации.

В конечном счете жертвами стали не они, а тысячи талантливых разработчиков, от которых теперь ждут, что они смогут из ниоткуда достать деньги для открытия собственных студий», — заявил Галлахер.

Своим мнением Галлахер поделился в комментариях под постом продюсера в id Software Эндрю Уиллиса (Andrew Willis).

Тот тоже раскритиковал руководство крупных компаний и как раз предположил, что после массовых увольнений в индустрии поя…

В результате игра поднялась на 30 место в топе самых ожидаемых игр в Steam, расположившись между Hell Let Loose: Vietnam и Tides of Annihilation.

The Mound: Omen of CthulhuРазработчики из ACE Team назвали «невероятным» преодоление рубежа в 800 тысяч вишлистов и поблагодарили аудиторию за поддержку.

Они надеются, что релиз The Mound: Omen of Cthulhu пройдет также успешно, как и подготовка к нему.

Напомним, The Mound: Omen of Cthulhu — это кооперативный хоррор-экшен, при создании которого ACE Team вдохновлялась произведениями Говарда Лавкрафта (Howard Lovecraft).

The Mound: Omen of Cthulhu выходит уже сегодня, 15 июля, на ПК, PlayStation 5 и Xbox Series.

К ним так или иначе прибегают абсолютно все команды, которых опросила японская игровая ассоциация JOGA.

Далее идут Claude с долей в 84% и GitHub Copilot с долей в 76%.

Сообщается, что чаще всего японские студии делегируют ИИ задачи, связанные с анализом предпочтений пользователей и прогнозированием их поведения.

В особенности они опасаются, что теперь все онлайн-игры начнут выглядеть одинаково, также их смущает вопрос соблюдения авторских прав.

Отдельно JOGA указала, что по итогам 2025-го объем японского рынка онлайн-игр достиг 989,9 млрд иен (6,1 млрд долларов).

Пока многие дочерние студии XBOX активно расстаются с сотрудниками, King продолжает работать в том же составе.

Кроме того, свою роль могло сыграть недавнее «повышение» King в иерархии XBOX.

Ранее глава подразделения Аша Шарма (Asha Sharma) объявила, что King вместе с Mojang Studios, отвечающей за Minecraft, теперь будет подчиняться лично ей.

Впрочем, источники MobileGamer допускают, что King все же может попасть под раздачу, но позднее.

В прошлом году King уже массово увольняла людей, причем тоже в рамках перестановок в XBOX.

The Develop:Star Awards 2026 were held last night, where Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 continued its success by winning three awards.

Sandfall Interactive's title was recognised for Best Game, Best Narrative, and Best Audio.

Frontier Developments was named Best Studio after launching Jurassic World Evolution 3, while Landfall and Aggro Crab's Peak received Best Original IP.

Sony Interactive Entertainment received the Publishing Star award, and Sucker Punch Productions' Ghost of Yōtei won Best Visual Art.

No Man's Sky took home the inaugural Best Ongoing Game award, and FuturLab's PowerWash Simulator was recognised for Best Mobile Game.

Mobile game Looney Tunes: World of Mayhem will be shut down on October 15, 2026.

Developed by Aquiris Game Studio and published by Scopely in 2018, the game will be removed from app stores on August 23.

We don’t take that lightly, and it’s with real sadness that we say goodbye to this wonderful community."

Looney Tunes: World of Mayhem joins a growing list of mobile games scheduled for shutdown.

No reason was provided, and there will be no offline version, unlike Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp after its 2024 shutdown.

Leadership at ZeniMax Online Studios were caught up in last week's Xbox layoffs, including studio head Joseph Burba.

The letter states that former head of business operations Josh Henderson will succeed Burba as studio head, working with game director Nick Giacomini.

Additional senior positions at ZSO were impacted, including studio operations director, studio audio director, studio art manager, vice president and controller, and vice president of global sales and business development.

Game File noted it could not confirm that all these roles were from ZeniMax Online Studios, as the list of affected positions also includes Bethesda Game Studios and its central publishing office.

In total, 2…

GamesIndustry.biz contacted a range of external development studios – including Airship, CodeDev, Code Wizards, Huey Games, Lab42, Pipeworks, Redcatpig, Sumo Digital, Tanglewood Games, and Third Kind Games – to ask what they think.

Should you work on your own games as an external development studio?

"We put our clients and our external development work first.

But even though relatively risk-free external development is Huey Games' main priority, Hewson acknowledges that creating original games provides useful experience.

"We completely understand that studios are four different forms: pure game studios, service providers to game studios, game studios who are doing work-for-hire/exdev tempor…

Now, after well over a decade of porting and updating Minecraft, 4J is having a stab at making its own Minecraft-style game: Reforj.

After years trying to get Minecraft to work on all sorts of devices, the team had a few ideas about what their own, homegrown game engine might look like.

"The design team set about coming up with pitches based on different types, different genres, different audiences, very different games," says Gomez.

The broadest one was what became Reforj: a survival crafting game in the vein of Hytale or Minecraft.

"I mean, my background is I've done a ton of writing for different games before, so I am a story guy, I'm a narrative guy."

Glen Schofield has announced his retirement after a 35-year career in the industry.

"The past couple of decades have been some of the greatest times in video games," Schofield said in a video posted to LinkedIn.

"Some of the best games have come out over these times, [from] some of the greatest talent in the world I've been able to work with.

I had a front row seat to one of the greatest creative explosions in history."

"This is an amazing industry, with so many talented people, and I know times are tough right now, but the future is really, really bright.

GamesIndustry.biz asked a range of external development studios what lessons they have learned over the years, and the responses ranged widely – but one common thread was the vital importance of maintaining good relationships with clients, which trumped most other concerns.

A reminder that at the end of the day, external development is a people business.

"External development lives or dies on trust, not talent," says Joe Harford, CEO of the art provider Airship.

External development teams have to work hard to stay aligned, he says.

"External development is a business where efficiency compounds," he says.

The Alters developer 11 Bit Studios has announced layoffs affecting 20 roles.

In a statement to Game Developer, the Warsaw-based studio said it needed to "align [its] team structures with current project phases," adding that its current financial situation is "stable."

The developer went on to say the decision was necessary to "adjust new project teams to current needs, manage [its] expenses carefully, and maintain cost discipline."

Earlier in 2024, 11 Bit Studios reduced its workforce after cancelling its in-development title, codenamed Project 8.

More than half of that team were offered other roles within the studio.

Games industry mergers and acquisitions reached $2.3 billion with 54 transactions during Q2 of 2026, the highest level since 2022, according to a new report from investment bank Aream & Co.

This segment reached its highest level since the pandemic boom, driven by PC gaming (Playstack, Fenris Creations/CCP) and mobile studios.

The console market remained stable, while Nintendo revenue rose 90% year-on-year due to strong Switch 2 hardware and software sales.

PlayStation revenue fell 5% due to "hardware weakness", partially balanced by growth in PSN services and digital software.

Public market fundraising increased 67% year-on-year, supported by Liftoff's $0.5 billion IPO, PlaySimple's $0.35 b…

Compulsion Games, developer of South of Midnight, has announced it is open to working with and supporting other studios following its independence from Xbox.

Compulsion Games, along with Double Fine Productions, was spun out of Xbox following significant cuts at the platform holder last week.

Xbox bought Compulsion Games and Ninja Theory in 2018.

As part of its deal to become independent from Xbox, Compulsion Games will keep the rights to Contrast, We Happy Few, and South of Midnight.

We are confident in the future of Compulsion Games and look forward to the next chapter where one thing will remain constant: we will create unique games that tell important stories, all with the goal of touch…

But the studio's collaboration with Konami on last year's Silent Hill F finally brought the Taipei-based team into the limelight.

Jean-Marc Morel | Image credit: NeoBards EntertainmentLooking at the studio's output, no one would accuse them of relying on pure luck.

NeoBards Entertainment developed Silent Hill F on behalf of Konami | Image credit: NeoBards Entertainment/Konami"Outsourcing and co-dev isn't something new, it's been going on for a long time.

"If you're a young company that needs projects, I think you're tempted to take whatever you can.

When doing co-dev, you're on a train that you're not driving.

It’s a remake of Type Help, a detective game that first made waves as a free release on Itch.io.

It might look like a safer bet, given that The Incident at Galley House follows the model established by Evil Trout’s first success.

It was perfect as a text game, Johnston reckons, and he didn’t think Rous would agree to having it adapted in this way.

Fingers crossed – not only because Galley House deserves success, but because it will define Evil Trout’s future.

“I’d like to work on a game from the ground up rather than gilding another Itch game,” Ward says.

Former Epic Games vice president Steve Allison has joined Saber Interactive as chief business officer.

In his new role, Allison will oversee the developer's publishing, marketing, and revenue opportunities.

Allison has over thirty years of industry experience, having spearheaded the creation and launch of the Epic Games Store and its third-party publishing division.

Before joining Epic, Allison served as SVP of publishing at Telltale for over eight years.

Saber Interactive was previously owned by Embracer, which acquired the developer in 2020 for $525 million.

Ubisoft is looking to reduce its reliance on individual game launches, pivoting instead toward a "more selective model" leaning on its back-catalog and live service titles for revenue.

This strategic shift, detailed in the publisher's 2025/26 annual report, comes as the company continues its restructuring process that began earlier this year.

In its previous annual report, Ubisoft identified "overpricing" as a potential business risk.

This vulnerability was underscored last week when Ubisoft Barcelona laid off 51 employees following the launch of Assassin's Creed: Black Flag Resynced.

"Our ambition remains clear: reinforce Ubisoft's position as one of the industry's leading creators of high…

Whether you’re running a Switch on the go, playing Xbox in another room, or extending your gaming laptop setup, a secondary display changes everything.

In other words, sharp images regardless if you’re gaming on the Switch, connecting a PS5 or extending your PC setup for extra workspace.

Plug it into your console and you’re good in an instant for big-screen console gaming in a hotel room.

You’re able to game in landscape orientation for hardcore gaming, switch it up into portrait orientation for livestream conversations, coding sessions, or reading files.

It’s the type of display that transitions from gaming into productivity and does so without losing anything.

EcoFlow’s best‑selling Delta 2 hits a record‑low $429 on Amazon as the brand clears stock after launching the Delta 3.

EcoFlow built its reputation on one device: the Delta 2.

It became the go‑to power station for campers and anyone who needed quick and reliable energy without the fumes or noise of a gas generator.

See at AmazonSimilar Performance Than Delta 3Although the Delta 3 has some improvements, the Delta 2 still meets the same sweet spot in terms of power, speed, and reliability all at a significantly lower price.

With a 1024Wh capacity and peak output of 1800W, the station can power most household devices, tools, or entertainment equipment.

Here’s my ranking of the toughest battles in Final Fantasy Tactics and some tips for how to beat them.

Fovoham WindflatsWhy it’s hard: Any fight against a character with Holy Knight abilities is bullshit, and the game throws this one at you super early.

What to do about it: This is the one battle I’ve never tried to beat without cheese.

Final Fantasy Tactics loves these little duels but they completely subvert the normal strategies the game usually incentivizes.

What to do about it: Not to sound like a broken record but you can try to break Wiegraf’s sword.

Well, a big ol’ Yakuza franchise sale, happening now on Steam, might help you finally check out this popular series.

And (almost) all of those games are currently on sale on Steam as part of a big Yakuza franchise sale that ends on October 23.

The other odd duck here is Yakuza 3 Remastered, which isn’t on sale despite being included in the sales event page.

Perhaps Sega made a mistake, and it will be marked down to $11 like most of the other Yakuza games in the sale.

Here are all the games currently on sale as part of the ongoing Yakuza/Like A Dragon sales event:

A major revelation for Pokémon fans is tucked in a corner of Lumiose CityI’m very early in Pokémon Legends: Z-A, but I just found something in Lumiose City I had to tell somebody about, or I might explode.

That’s what nearly happened to me, but luckily, I did stumble upon the Lumiose Museum in the northeast corner of the city.

If you’ve played Pokémon Legends: Arceus, you’re gonna want to stop by this place and check out one of this museum’s exhibits.

Arceus players will know that Hisui is the previous name of the Sinnoh region from Diamond and Pearl, and the historical setting of the last Legends game.

So one way or another, history has not forgotten them and what they accomplis…

And while many are excited to hop in and start catching pocket monsters, many fans aren’t happy with Z-A‘s small and boring map, which lacks the environmental variety found in past Pokémon games.

This location first appeared in 2013’s Pokémon X and Y. In those games, Lumiose City was just one of many locations included in the large open world.

However, in Z-A, Lumiose City is essentially the entire playspace, and that’s proving to be a disappointing fact for some players.

However, Z-A’s map isn’t just small, it also lacks visual variety.

At least if you buy the game on Switch, it mostly looks the same as the Switch 2 version.

Players have tested this on Pokémon they’ve found in the overworld, and it seems like, unless you defeat it in battle, Shiny Pokémon don’t despawn.ÂI found a Shiny Magikarp.

Enjoy pic.twitter.com/tA42rUM9iv — SBCoop (@SBCoop89) October 15, 2025LZA has special behavior to keep shiny Pokémon from despawning!

The game stashes up to 10 shiny Pokémon and keeps them from despawning if you leave the area.

Missing out on a Shiny can feel devastating, and fucking it up may lead to viral moments, but would you rather have a funny story or a Shiny Pokémon in your collection?

Now, if a Shiny Pokémon spawns nearby, you’ll hear a short jingle to signal to you that it’s somewhere in your vic…

Schofield’s last big game was 2022’s Dead Space-like The Callisto Protocol.

But the last time Schofield went to the publisher to talk Dead Space, it wasn’t interested.

“I went to [EA] recently and they’re like no, we’re not interested anymore,” Schofield told IGN.

“I said, ‘I can get back the leadership team.’ I need the models from [Dead Space remake developer] EA Motive, and I can save you 30 to 40 million dollars on the idea that I have.

'”But now that EA is set to be bought up by Saudi Arabia, assuming the United States government doesn’t get involved and block the deal, Schofield thinks there’s a chance for Dead Space 4 to happen, or at least for the franchise to be sold off and …

Treating yourself to a brand new pair of Beats earbuds costs less than $100 now.

One of our favorite in-ear options, the Beats Studio Buds, is back on sale.

See at AmazonTwo Listening Modes, Both Equally GreatThis pair gets you two listening modes: Active Noise Canceling mode and Transparency mode.

These also play nicely with both Apple and Android devices, so compatibility won’t be an issue, even though Beats is owned by Apple.

All things considered, the Beat Studio Buds can be a great investment for anyone looking for better sound, different listening modes, and a solid battery life.

The massively discounted bundle goes toward supporting charityThe Destiny 2 2025 Charity Bundle is almost too good to pass up.

At the same time, the bundle includes every paid piece of content for the game, including the upcoming Star Wars Renegades expansion, for half the price of a new game.

That’s infected the rest of the loot shooter with changes to the grind, gear, and progression that make the entire game a drag right now.

The Star Wars-themed expansion is teasing some interesting ideas and new modes.

So if nothing else, consider the charity bundle a super cheap ticket to witness the rebirth of Destiny 2.

Space Marine 2 will let you play multiplayer as much as you want for a limited timeWarhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 is getting a free demo for anyone who hasn’t already played one of the best shooters of 2025.

The free demo will be available from October 16-20 on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S and until October 23 on PC via Steam.

Space Marine 2 is a sequel to the cult-favorite Xbox 360-era third-person shooter that delivers an old-school emphasis on meat and potatoes gunplay but with the impressive visuals of a modern blockbuster.

If you choose to take the plunge, Space Marine 2 is currently half-off on console ($35) and 55 percent off on PC ($30).

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Save 37% on two of the Govee pro gaming light bars over at Amazon for a limited time.

Specifically, these pro gaming light bars come in a two-pack and have been discounted by 37%.

Each pro gaming light bar has three sides of illumination to cast colored light all across your gaming desk and room.

See at AmazonControl your Govee pro gaming lights bars via the smart companion app on your phone.

These Govee pro gaming light bars can be just the decor your PC gaming desktop needs.

Not only is it still, allegedly, developing a Star Wars game, but the studio known for single-player story-focused games is now also working on a competitive multiplayer game called Spellcasters.

Quantic Dream has had quite the odd last few years, perhaps driving its desire for radical change.

Then, for one final surreal twist, Quantic Dream won part of this case but without ever disproving the allegations.

But what about Star Wars: Eclipse?

And that’s also, we are led to believe, still making Star Wars: Eclipse.

SanDisk’s SSD hits a record‑low price for ultra‑fast, durable storage on the go.

Speed, reliability, and toughness: that’s what really matters when you’re juggling files between your laptop or camera.

The SanDisk 2TB Extreme portable SSD checks all those boxes while hitting its lowest price ever on Amazon.

Right now, it’s down to $149 from $209 which is the cheapest it’s ever been for this storage powerhouse.

On top of the existing 29% discount, it’s probably the lowest price-to-performance ratio available from SanDisk in years.

Your laptop shouldn’t slow you down, whether you’re using it for work or studies.

Thankfully, grabbing a new machine right now doesn’t break the bank, as Amazon just dropped the 16-inch Dell touchscreen laptop to $1,000, a massive 62% off its original price.

And as if that wasn’t enough, you’re also getting a 4-in-1 accessory bundle worth almost $400 thrown in for absolutely free with your purchase.

Windows 11 Pro comes pre-installed as part of the accessory bundle, meaning you will have instant access to a bunch of productivity and security features right out of the box.

You’re saving a whopping 62%, plus getting a free accessory bundle of all the essentials that make it easier…

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Riot Games has revealed the full details for League of Legends Classic, the biggest update for the game in over a decade, ahead of its launch on Wednesday, July 29.

You’ve been asking for this for years, and honestly, a lot of us at Riot have missed that early League feeling too.

We want League Classic to scratch that itch while still bringing something new to the table.

Whether you’ve been here since the beginning or you’re coming back after years away, we want this to feel like home.”

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After nine years of public relations service at Bethesda Softworks, Jonnie Bryant today moves to team17 to join the independent publisher’s expanding marketing team as Communications Director.

Jonnie brings a wealth of experience to this new position having previously worked at Vivendi Universal, Take 2 Interactive, Blizzard Entertainment, Jagex, The Pokémon International Company and Bethesda Softworks – where he departs his most recent role as Global PR Director.

While set to immediately engage with media relationships for Hell Let Loose: Vietnam, WARDOGS and Silver Pines – all scheduled…

Saber Interactive, the global video game studio behind acclaimed, best-selling titles such as Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2, SnowRunner, and World War Z, is thrilled to announce the addition of Steve Allison as its new Chief Business Officer.

Allison joins Saber with over 30 years of executive experience in the games industry.

He has most recently served as Vice President at Epic Games, where he led the formation and launch of the Epic Games Store and Epic’s third-party publishing.

Allison will join Saber as a leading member of the executive team, managing publishing, marketing and other revenue opportunities.

“Steve Allison has done more to shape and modernize the game industry than any…

Tencent has announced “Worlds of Play: The Game Art Exhibition,” a first-of-its-kind global art exhibition co-hosted with leading game studios from around the world, set to take place during gamescom 2026.

Showcasing 40 iconic game titles through gallery-worthy artworks and immersive installations — some making their global debut — the exhibition celebrates the artistry and cultural significance of game creation.

“Worlds of Play” will be open to media, influencers, and the public from August 27 to 29 at WASSERMANNHALLE, Cologne, Germany.

Spanning five immersive zones, the exhibition brings together an extraordinary lineup of game IPs from both Tencent’s in-house studios and partner studios …

KRAFTON, Inc. has announced that MIMESIS, a four-player co-op horror title from KRAFTON’s creative studio ReLU Games, has surpassed two million cumulative copies sold worldwide.

Last month’s major update added further content to the game’s Early Access run, helping drive the new sales record.

MIMESIS passed one million copies sold worldwide within 50 days of its Early Access launch last October, and crossed the two million mark following last month’s update.

Major Content UpdateLast month’s update improved the creature’s behaviour and reworked the game’s progression and difficulty, driving the latest sales spike.

“We’ll keep building on that momentum as MIMESIS grows.”MIMESIS is available i…

[Event news] Screen Burn to sponsor the Development Impact Award at the MCV/DEVELOP Women in Games AwardsShare FacebookTwitterLinkedInScreen Burn Interactive has been announced as the sponsor of the Development Impact Award at the forthcoming Women in Games Awards.

Jon McKellan, CEO & Director at Screen Burn Interactive, said:“Supporting the Women in Games Awards for us is about recognising the people who are helping shape a stronger future for our industry.

The window for nominations will close on August 3rd, at which point a finalists list will be decided upon.

Sponsors for this year’s event include Screen Burn Interactive, Alan Boswell Group, CCP Games, and EA Playdemic.

Games Aid are th…

Innovecs Games will be at Develop:Brighton 2026, with Nader Alikhani, VP of Innovecs Games, joining this year’s speaker lineup in Brighton.

Nader will present “PARTy Composition: Building Balanced Art Teams In An Unbalanced Industry” on Wednesday, 15 July, from 2:00 to 2:45 pm in Room 2 as part of the Art track.

The session starts from a simple point: every game needs art, but not every game needs the same mix of artists at the same moment.

The thread running through it is practical: which art problems need solving now, which ones can wait, and what a balanced art team actually looks like when resources are limited.

Nader brings more than 22 years of experience across game development in ar…

FORMATGG: The Ultimate Gaming Social, Europe’s largest games industry social event, is officially returning to Liverpool on Friday, October 2nd, 2026, with its biggest and most ambitious Liverpool edition to date, taking place at BOXPARK Liverpool.

And it will be making its way to the heart of Liverpool this October.

( https://format.gg/ )FORMAT: After Hours, the official after party event of FORMAT: The Ultimate Gaming Social, in which 150–300 attendees, ranging from gamers, game studios, and community leaders, for a continuation of celebrating FORMAT uniting the global games industry together through business networking.

The FORMAT Group team has announced the official launch dates for FO…

Atari has announced that Andreas Deptolla has been appointed President, Atari Europe, a new position reporting to Wade Rosen, Atari chairman and CEO.

In this role, Deptolla will oversee Atari’s growing European presence, including development studios in the UK and Sweden, and business operations in Germany.

“Since joining Atari in 2023, Andreas has established himself as a valued and influential leader, contributing to the company´s revitalization,” said Wade Rosen, Chairman and CEO of Atari.

Based in Munster, Germany Andreas established and oversees the company’s IT, computer engineering, reporting and analytics capabilities, which have given the company a data-driven edge in the highly co…

Global demand for gaming gift cards and vouchers continues to accelerate as players increasingly use them to manage spending across digital entertainment.

Razer Gold, PlayStation Network, and Steam remained among the most popular gaming gift cards during the first half of 2026.

Digital gift cards have become an increasingly popular way to store and spend value, offering greater flexibility across console networks, digital storefronts, and subscription services.

Beyond gift cards, G2A.COM‘s marketplace data indicates continued growth across digital gaming.

As blockbuster releases and peak shopping periods approach, we expect gaming gift cards to play an even bigger role in how consumers mana…

Share FacebookTwitterLinkedInTaking place next week, between 14 – 16 July, we can’t wait to bring the game dev community together to mark our 20th anniversary.

Whether you’re a seasoned studio leader, an aspiring indie developer, or you’re new to our amazing industry, Develop:Brighton offers something for everyone.

To maximise on the networking opportunity at Develop:Brighton, we offer a networking tool – Meet@Develop – which all registered visitors can use to contact each other and set up meetings to connect with fellow industry guests.

10 independently developed games have been shortlisted by a panel of industry experts based on the games’ innovation & originality.

Each year, there’s an a…

Share FacebookTwitterLinkedInFenris Creations has been announced as the sponsor of the Rising Star category at this year’s Women in Games Awards event.

George Kelion, Fenris Creations’ Communications Director, said:“Fenris Creations is delighted to support the Women in Games Awards again this year as sponsor of the Rising Star category.

Events like this play an important role in celebrating the talent, creativity and achievements of women across the games industry, while helping to spotlight the next generation of leaders, makers and innovators.

We’re proud to support an award that recognises emerging talent and helps encourage a more visible, inclusive and inspiring future for games.”You c…

The National Videogame Museum is turning its gallery over to players and fans in a unique exhibition that puts personal videogame stories, memories and collections centre stage.

‘Together We Play’ launches on 18th July and celebrates the communities, collections, friendships, and spaces created through a shared love of videogames.

The ‘Your Videogame Stories’ mural celebrates player stories and memories, collected from hundreds of conversations with players and fans across the UK.

Featured items include a Guinness World Record collection of Tomb Raider videogames and highlights from the Mario Museum, a vast personal collection of Mario games and Nintendo memorabilia.

National Videogame Muse…

Share FacebookTwitterLinkedInSid Shuman – Senior Director, Sony Interactive Entertainment Content Communications – stated:“As consumer preferences and the broader entertainment industry continue to shift away from physical discs to digital, physical game disc production for all new games releasing on PlayStation consoles will be discontinued starting January 2028.

Following this date, new games will be available on PlayStation Store and at retailers in digital formats only.

This transition has no impact on games that already released, or will be releasing, prior to January 2028 in disc format.

“This is a natural direction for Sony Interactive Entertainment to adapt to consumer trends as the…

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It’s strange seeing the base iPhone 18 not being a part of Apple’s family later this year.

Instead, it will find a place among the iPhone Air 2 and the cheaper iPhone 18e early next year, with the company focusing on the significantly premium iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max, not to mention its first foldable flagship, the iPhone Fold.

CEO Tim Cook has pretty much admitted that current prices aren’t sustainable, meaning that the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max are likely to become pricier.

Citi also predicts that price hikes for the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max are inevitable, but implies that shipments won’t suffer as “demand is more resilient.” The financial institution also…

A new Beta BIOS has dropped for several 600 and 800 series AMD ASUS motherboards, offering enhanced compatibility with DDR5 modules based on CXMT chips.

ASUS Enhances CXMT Memory Compatibility With AMD 600 and 800 Series Motherboards Through Latest Beta BIOSThere have been rapid developments around CXMT memory chips, as we see various motherboard and memory vendors optimizing their platforms for reaching higher clocks.

ASUS is one of those that has been successful in pushing CXMT-based DDR5 memory modules to 8400 MT/s on a B850 motherboard.

ASUS, being one of the major motherboard vendors, has now rolled out its first BIOS to enhance compatibility with CXMT memory.

The new Beta BIOS is avai…

Trump's Truth Social will now license its users' sentiment-related data to the Wall Street via the so-called Truth APIFor the benefit of those who might not be aware, Truth Social is wholly owned by the Trump Media and Technology Group, but has been struggling to gain users.

The platform, however, has become a must-have resource for many, especially given President Trump's penchant for frequently firing off unfiltered posts called Truths.

Perhaps in a bid to place a tourniquet over its bleeding finances, Truth Social is now allowing Wall Street firms to license real-time sentiment data via a back-end API, ironically dubbed the Truth API.

Trump has promoted more than 20 companies on his Trut…

Cadence has announced its new AuraStack AI Super Agent, which aims to solve PCB & advanced packaging bottlenecks by leveraging Agentic AI.

Cadence today introduced the AuraStack AI Super Agent, the world’s first agentic AI platform for printed circuit boards (PCB) and advanced packaging design.

AuraStack AI Super Agent has multiple benefits.

Limiting expensive respins is also a major advantage that you get with the AI-powered stack, and with its product-level optimization for advanced packaging solutions, you get faster manufacturing.

Cadence is working with multiple industry leaders to deploy AuraStack AI Super Agent to their workflows to address advanced IC packaging and PCB design challe…

In the weeks after launch, Pearl Abyss released weekly Crimson Desert patches introducing new features and options to the game, expanding side characters Damiane and Oongka to make them more usable in open-world exploration, and more.

Besides introducing cross-save functionality, the new Crimson Desert patch is relatively minor, introducing a small number of changes and fixes which you can find listed in full on the game's official website.

Crimson Desert's BlackSpace Engine Was Recognized As A Significant Technical Achievement Ahead of Other Impressive AAA GamesIn addition to launching a new patch, Pearl Abyss announced today in a press release that Crimson Desert won the Best Technical In…

As such, all customers on these legacy plans are now being graduated to more "modern" bundles, including Essentials, Essentials Saver, Experience More, Experience Beyond, and Better Value.

As per the anecdotal evidence that can be gleaned from social media, T-Mobile is apparently refusing to port over users' free lines as a part of this haphazard migration, which commenced on July 13.

For instance, one user posted on Reddit that he was previously on the Magenta plan with 3 paid and 6 free lines, with the total bill amounting to around $50 per month.

However, the user was recently migrated to T-Mobile's Experience Signature plan, with the latest bill amounting to a shocking $300+ and that to…

The first smartphone chipsets mass produced on TSMC’s 2nm node will begin launching from next month, but that’s just a sliver of how popular the Taiwanese giant’s next-generation process has become.

The N2 node will eventually be succeeded by a slightly faster version called N2P, bringing in a 5 percent performance improvement.

Sure enough, they’ll want the entire supply for themselves, forcing TSMC to deal with the same supply choke as the 3nm one.

This insatiable demand will force Apple to eventually abandon the 2nm process after just two generations, moving to 1.4nm to avoid any chip shortage risk that threatens to subdue its business.

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Team Red has laid the foundation for the upcoming Gorgon Halo Pro series before the chips arrive on the market officially.

AMD Adds Ryzen AI Max PRO 400 Support to ROCm 7.14, Giving AI Developers a Head Start on the Gorgon Halo PlatformAMD looks ready to release the Ryzen AI MAX PRO 400 series in the coming weeks, as it has already added support for the upcoming PRO series to its latest ROCm 7.14 ecosystem.

The company has rolled out its latest ROCm 7.14 software stack, which has received support for Ryzen AI MAX PRO 400, aka Gorgon Halo processors, officially.

The series includes processors like Ryzen AI Max+ PRO 495, Ryzen AI Max PRO 490, and the Ryzen AI Max PRO 485 processors, allowing …

2 of 9Meet the AMD Ryzen 7 7700X3D.

This is the brand-new 3D V-Cache chip on the block, which promises some strong gaming potential with Zen 4's solid efficiency figures.

In terms of specifications, the AMD Ryzen 7 7700X3D 3D V-Cache CPU features the same 8-core/16-thread count as the 7700X, but it has 64 MB more L3 cache, totaling 96 MB.

The AMD Ryzen 7 7700X3D has an official price tag of $329.

This makes it the cheapest 8-core 3D V-Cache chip on the AM5 platform so far, and that value is going to entice a larger AM4 audience to make the jump.

As far as the products go, they were as premium as they come, hinting that there’s pretty much nothing else OnePlus could have done.

In the midst of the cutthroat competition, not to mention fusing with OPPO, OnePlus was just another premium smartphone brand in a cluttered space.

Existing OnePlus devices will continue to receive scheduled software updates and security patches.

Facing an identity crisis, OnePlus had little choice but to exit.

His expertise lies in the intricate hardware supply chain, covering developments in semiconductor manufacturing, chip lithography, and camera sensor technology.

Scaling the $180 million figure by that ratio produces a global week-one estimate of approximately $260 million.

The more interesting part of the analysis is what that $260 million actually implies for total launch-week revenue.

The firm labels this as absurd, pointing out that no pre-order curve in its historical dataset behaves that way, and none plausibly could.

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Various vendors have started to introduce the RTX 3060 GPU in the market as a result.

We recently saw Colorful adding its iGame RTX 3060 12 GB GPU to its arsenal, and now we have Palit doing the same, by introducing the RTX 3060 12 GB in its catalog.

The RTX 3060 12 GB remains a five-year-old GPU that brought the Ampere lineup huge success.

Unlike the RTX 4060 and 5060, the RTX 3060 is the only card that remains available in up to 12 GB VRAM size.

Palit has therefore called the RTX 3060 a "reigning champion", which sees great popularity according to the latest Steam Hardware Survey.

He was more than happy, since some of the biggest consistent moneymakers for Microsoft are their MMOs - ESO, FO76, and WoW.

Now, Halo fans have discovered a recent interview with the STEM Educational Institute in which Halo Studios head Pierre Hintze appears to tease an interest in cooperative, MMO-like gameplay, albeit in the guise of an industry-wide talk.

This isn't actually the first time Microsoft has looked into creating a Halo MMO.

With Destiny 2 gone and Bungie seemingly in no position to make another, the project could scoop up all those lapsed fans.

For now, Halo Studios is focused on Halo: Campaign Evolved, due to launch later this month.

There are only a few AM5 motherboards worth mentioning in the mini-ITX form factor. Since it's not often we see one on Overclockers, today we present the Gigabyte X870I AORUS PRO ICE. It's not the latest, but it's still quite a new model and definitely worth highlighting. The tested version is 1.1, so a few things have already been improved, including support for higher RAM frequencies. All those details count a lot for overclockers and enthusiasts. Especially those who love the ITX-size motherboards should find something interesting in our article.

The X870I AORUS PRO ICE supports the latest components, such as high-speed DDR5 memory, PCIe 5.0, USB4, high-end audio and WiFi 7. The list of …

Gigabyte is the first motherboard brand to introduce a fresh, eye-catching design featuring wood-like elements. The tested AERO X3D WOOD motherboard includes not only the new design, but also multiple features available in all the latest motherboard series marked as X3D. It means we can expect great hardware compatibility and performance improvements for the latest processors, including some help from AI.

Like the recently reviewed X3D ELITE motherboard, the X3D WOOD supports the latest components, including high-speed DDR5 memory, PCIe 5.0, USB 4, and Wi-Fi 7. The AERO X3D WOOD offers something above that, but you have to read our review to find out what I'm talking about.

We rarely get to review Colorful's products, but they're always unique and interesting. This time, we received the latest overclocking-series motherboard for AMD Ryzen processors: the iGame X870E VULCAN OC V14. The motherboard is optimized for the latest AMD Ryzen 9000 processors from the X3D series and high-frequency DDR5 memory. It's also packed with gaming and overclocking features, which we cover in our review.

Gigabyte keeps refreshing its AM5 motherboards with X3D models optimized for the latest Ryzen processors. One of the new models is the X870E AORUS ELITE X3D ICE, which will be tested today. Since it's the ICE version, the motherboard is entirely white, making it a perfect fit for bright-themed computers. Besides its aesthetics, it offers all the high-end gaming and overclocking features, improved by AI, so it should satisfy a wide range of users.

The X870E AORUS ELITE X3D ICE supports the latest components, such as high-speed DDR5 memory, PCIe 5.0, USB4, and WiFi 7. The list of exciting features is longer, but we won't tell you everything in the introduction.

Recently, we could see the MAG X870E GAMING PLUS MAX WIFI, while today, a higher model from the refreshed MAX series - MPG X870E CARBON MAX WIFI. The new CARBON motherboard is designed for demanding users and promises to be the best option for gamers, delivering multiple unique features, premium components, and original aesthetics.

The new MAX motherboards bring an improved experience to the already successful AM5 motherboard series. In our review, we check what we can expect of the MPG X870E CARBON MAX WIFI and share our experience based on multiple tests and games.

MSI provided us with one of the latest AMD Ryzen motherboard models for review, which is more interesting than it seems. The motherboard is from the refreshed MAX line, so we can be sure it's a mature design with multiple improvements.

The MAG X870E GAMING PLUS MAX WIFI not only has a long name, but it's a budget-friendly model based on the currently highest AMD chipset. In short, we get more for less. In this article, I will assess whether the new MSI motherboard is suitable for gamers and other demanding users.

Recently, we reviewed the XPG LANCER RGB memory kit at 6400MT/s; this time, we take a closer look at the lower-frequency version of the same series, rated at 6000MT/s and featuring a tight EXPO profile. The presented memory kit promises great results with AMD Ryzen processors, which we will test with one of the most popular gaming processors: the Ryzen 7 9800X3D.

Today's review presents the ADATA XPG LANCER RGB memory, which is already well-known among gamers and overclockers. However, the tested memory kit is rated at 6400 MT/s and uses a dual-rank design, making it perfect for the most popular AMD Ryzen processors with stronger memory controllers. As expected, it's equipped with EXPO memory profiles compatible with the latest AMD chipsets.

Our next stop was down the hall at ADATA, which shared several cool items, including enterprise storage solutions under the Trusta bran,d including AI scaling software, cool new Novajey RGB DIMMs, the Cyborg power supply with the new GPU Power Guard technooogy, and the Levante View Pro 360 AIO, among other items... even two chairs (Nimbus and Nimbus Plus).

Our first stop was at the Venetian to meet with MSI. Inside the ballroom, a wide variety of products was on display. MSI Claw 8+ Glacier Blue edition, Raider 16 Max Gaming laptop, new Wifi 7 mesh system, Spatium M571 DLP SSD, among a slew of other items.

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Summary Explore all of the new changes coming to Smalland 2: Lost Realms, the follow-up to Smalland: Survive the Wilds.

Today, I’m excited to announce Smalland 2: Lost Realms, which will launch later this year on XBOX Series X|S.

Keep reading to learn about some of the changes between Smalland 1 and Smalland 2, as well as a glimpse into two new key mechanics.

Meet the FeyfolkThe realms of Smalland 2 are populated with whimsical creatures, each with their own communities, settlements and goals.

You can play Smalland 2: Lost Realms on XBOX Series X|S later this year.

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Summary Wrap House Simulator is coming to XBOX Series X|S, XBOX One and XBOX PC on July 17.

Build and manage your own fast-food business by preparing wraps, upgrading your kitchen, and serving customers.

On July 17, you’ll get the chance to find out with the arrival of Wrap House Simulator!

If you enjoy playing with friends, Wrap House Simulator also features online co-op for up to four players.

Jump behind the counter, build your dream wrap shop, and experience the fast-paced fun for yourself when Wrap House Simulator arrives on XBOX Series X|S, XBOX One and XBOX PC on July 17.

Learn more about the influences and challenges behind the practicalities of using a train to do skateboarding tricks.

is out today on XBOX Series XIS, XBOX PC and via XBOX Game Pass.

When we were first pitching Denshattack!, and even when people hear about it today, it’s the core concept that really surprises them.

That’s what takes the initial bizarre appeal of a train doing tricks to another level, offering deep and satisfying gameplay too.

launches today for XBOX Series X|S, XBOX PC and day one via XBOX Game Pass.

On July 14, fans of the unique simulation game Turmoil can finally dig down deeper than ever.

Because that’s when the Deeper Underground DLC will arrive on XBOX Series X|S, XBOX One, and the Microsoft Store.

These offer a new twist on the trusted Turmoil gameplay.

Similarly, Deeper Underground had us humming Jamiroquai’s big late 90s hit.

But in the meantime Deeper Underground should more than quench our strategy sim thirst!

Continue your journey on Xbox Series X|S and transfer both GTAV Story Mode progress and GTA Online characters and progression to Xbox Series X|S with a one-time migration.

Experience GTA Online, a dynamic and ever-evolving online universe for up to 30 players, where you can rise from street-level hustler to become a kingpin of your own criminal empire.

Xbox Series X|S players can enjoy new high-performance vehicle upgrades and improvements like the Career Builder as well as all GTA Online gameplay upgrades, expansions, and content released since launch, ready to enjoy solo or with friends.

GTA Online for Xbox Series X|S also features all-new enhancements, including: • EXCLUSIVE NEW CONTENT …

At XBOX and The Coalition, our goal for Gears of War: E-Day is simple: deliver the most visceral and technically ambitious Gears of War to date — whether you prefer to play on a console or on PC.

As the exclusive PC partner of Gears of War: E-Day, NVIDIA is collaborating closely with XBOX and The Coalition to enhance the game’s PC experience through deep integration with GeForce RTX technologies, performance optimization, and launch support.

Broad OptimizationGears of War: E-Day is optimized for both performance and fidelity across a wide range of hardware.

Follow Gears of War on X, Instagram, and Facebook, or join the official Gears of War Discord.

* Built from the ground up in Unreal Engi…

Space Dragons, available today on XBOX, is a shoot ’em up that goes beyond fast-paced action, immersing you in a universe filled with references and hidden details.

For example, a concrete way we created a balanced structure to maintain tension in Space Dragons was through a carefully designed difficulty curve.

Avoid Common MistakesThe builds and playstyles vary enormously thanks to the five playable characters, each with their own unique abilities.

In essence, Space Dragons is both a tribute to genre classics such as Galaga and Phoenix, while drawing strong inspiration from Aero Fighters.

Ultimately, Space Dragons is a journey where both newcomers and veterans alike will discover a vast un…

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In The Mound, your own mind is the ultimate antagonist, actively working to sabotage your survival.

Believing it is real, you follow the sound into the dark, only to realize too late that your own mind lured you directly into a deadly ambush.

Gather your crew, check your gear, and prepare to face the ultimate enemy: your own mind.

The cursed jungle does not only breed the strangest of creatures.

Venture ever deeper in the cursed jungle in search of The Mound, rumored to hold treasures beyond imagination.

Summary Time-bending action roguelike Ascend to ZERO is available today on XBOX Series X|S, XBOX on PC, and XBOX Cloud.

Also available as an XBOX Play Anywhere title with XBOX Game Pass.

Rather than steering everyone toward a single “right” pick, we made sure every Avatar feels distinct and genuinely worth playing.

We kept refining the experience right up to launch, until that very last second landed the way it should.

It’s an XBOX Play Anywhere title and available day one with XBOX Game Pass.

That’s how millions of people have learned spades, not through a tutorial, but through tradition.

Black Spades marks the return of a dedicated Spades experience to XBOX in nearly two decades.

While authenticity has always been their highest priority, the team wanted Black Spades to feel at home on XBOX Series X|S.

Black Spades is uniquely positioned to become the place where longtime spades players instantly feel at home while introducing an entirely new generation to one of America’s most enduring card game traditions.

Black Spades drops on XBOX Series X|S today.

Like thisArknights: Endfield will support upgraded PlayStation Spectral Super Resolution (PSSR) on PlayStation 5 Pro as part of the Version 1.4 update.

Designed to take advantage of the latest PS5 Pro enhancements, the upgraded PSSR delivers sharper image quality, improved temporal stability, and smoother performance as you explore Endfield’s expansive sci-fi world.

Sharper character detailWith the upgraded PSSR enabled on PS5 Pro, character outfits and material textures appear noticeably sharper.

Greater clarity for Endfield’s stylized worldArknights: Endfield’s stylized environments also benefit from the upgraded PSSR.

The upgraded PSSR will be available as part of the Arknights: Endfield…

Introducing Kill BlockDeploy to the West Bridge Training Facility in Kill Block, a new dynamic combat space where sightlines, pathways, and cover objects shift between matches, forcing Operators to adapt in real time.

Launching with both 3v3 Gunfight and the all new 10v10 Gunfight mode, Kill Block will offer over 500 possible configurations.

Most of these sections are brand-new while others are inspired by iconic locations from the Modern Warfare series such as Crash, Storage Town, Shoot House, and others.

Luckily, with Modern Warfare 4’s refined and fluid movement mechanics, improved player agency, and tactical decision-making, there are countless ways to approach the field, no matter its …

All these titles and more are available in July’s PlayStation Plus Game Catalog lineup*.

As a reminder, we’re exploring new ways to deliver PlayStation Plus Game Catalog titles in select markets.

PlayStation Plus Extra and Premium | Game CatalogView and download imageDownload the image close CloseAvatar: Frontiers of Pandora | PS5Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora is a first-person, action-adventure game set in the open world of the never-before-seen Western Frontier of Pandora.

View and download imageDownload the image close CloseFirefighting Simulator: Ignite | PS5Face unpredictable dangers head-on, fight perilous fires with your crew, and save lives in Firefighting Simulator: Ignite.

*PlayStat…

Pre-registration for Ratchet & Clank: Ranger Rumble is now open worldwide on the App Store and Google Play.

What is Ratchet & Clank: Ranger Rumble?

Ratchet & Clank: Ranger Rumble is a free-to-play multiplayer hero shooter that brings the iconic franchise to mobile, developed by Oh Bibi in collaboration with PlayStation Studios and Insomniac Games.

At launch, Ratchet & Clank: Ranger Rumble features six distinct game modes, giving players plenty of ways to jump into the action.

We drew inspiration from the music of the early games to capture that dynamic, nostalgic Ratchet & Clank tone we wanted for Ranger Rumble.

Like thisTomorrow, Moss: The Forgotten Relic arrives on PlayStation 5.

Either way, we’re incredibly excited to finally share our handcrafted adventure, Moss: The Forgotten Relic with everyone.

Moss: The Forgotten Relic is a reimagined collection that brings Moss, Moss: Book II, and the Twilight Garden expansion together into one handcrafted fantasy adventure for PlayStation 5, without the requirement of a VR headset.

Moss: A Forgotten Relic features enhanced visuals, modernized presentation, and newly crafted cinematic camera systems designed to bring players even closer to the emotion, scale, and atmosphere of this world.

Moss: The Forgotten Relic launches July 16 on PlayStation 5, and can…

Like thisPlayStation Store’s Summer Sale begins tomorrow, Wednesday July 15.

For a limited time*, save up to 75% across multiple PS5, PS4, PS VR2 games, add-ons and more.

The full list of PlayStation Store offers will be revealed when the sale begins – visit the PlayStation Store page here once the sale is live to browse available games and discover the next gaming adventure to embark on.

Sale ends on August 12 at 23:59 PDT/BST/JST.

Check PlayStation Store for details of individual deals.

Making its PlayStation debut with style, Halo: Campaign Evolved is the ideal introduction to iconic super soldier Master Chief.

Not to mention the four-player online co-op, two-player couch co-op, and more.

Set in the plagued post-apocalyptic ruins of Japan during 4026, blighted outcast Emma and somewhat disturbing canine Koo are humanity’s remaining hope.

The game will also be available as part of the PlayStation Plus Monthly Games lineup at launch.

Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 – October 23Play VideoThe iconic shooter slides a new era into its crosshairs, with its campaign mode set across the Korean Peninsula in a war between North and South Korea.

The machines rage on in Season 05, and the next major update delivers new Maps, Limited Time Modes, Weapons, Events, and more across Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 and Call of Duty: Warzone, launching Thursday, July 23.

Beat the round, pick your upgrade, and earn rewards for reaching milestones in this roguelite twist on Zombies.

Resurgence Ranked Play: Rank up and earn rewards in a new season of Ranked Play: Resurgence.

Spectre headlines the latest Battle Pass, bringing the cold precision of a free-agent assassin into the fight.

Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 and Call of Duty: Warzone is available on PS5 & PS4.

This was an effort to translate the classic visual objective tracking from games to a guide that was purely based on sound.

This was an effort to translate the classic visual objective tracking from games to a guide that was purely based on sound.

Art direction and world buildingIn Coloratura the sound design is a main part of the visual design in a way.

The world is built through a rich sound landscape that embraces the player and allows them to triangulate their position at any point.

Traditional game design rules and processes, originally created for visual games, didn’t really work for Coloratura.

Like thisPlayers zoom in on their favorite characters.

Last week, we asked you share portraits from the game of your choice using #PSshare #PSBlog.

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THEME: SunSUBMIT BY: 11:59 PM PT on July 15, 2026Next week, share moments in the sun from the game of your choice.

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Like thisComic-Con 2026 is nearly here, and PlayStation is gearing up with a full slate of panels and activities.

If you’re joining us down in sunny San Diego, we’ve gathered details on everything you need to know.

While traveling around the convention center and downtown area, be on the lookout for the Marvel’s Wolverine wrapped San Diego Trolley.

Fighting game fans can head to the San Diego Ballroom of the Marriott Marquis San Diego Marina for a chance to play MARVEL Tōkon: Fighting Souls, and take pictures with Doctor Doom and Storm statues.

See you in San Diego, then check back here after the show – we’ll be updating with full recordings of the panels!

When you wake up, it’s the day of the Blood Mass for Laslea.

Every adult in the village must attend and give of their blood to sustain their rulers, Brencis and his clique.

The Blood Mass will not arrive.

There is no combination of actions and words at Coen’s disposal that can stop the Blood Mass once the sun sets.

The Blood Mass goes poorly.

A man who was found liable for multiple high-profile hacks including a major leak of Grand Theft Auto 6 footage in 2022 has reportedly been released from the secure hospital where he'd been held since 2023, and is now in prison awaiting a retrial.

After it was found that he had, Kurtaj was sentenced to a secure hospital, for life or until doctors determined that he's no longer a danger.

That determination has apparently now been made.

BBC correspondent Joe Tidy, who covered the case and initial sentencing, said on Bluesky that Kurtaj is out of the hospital and "in a normal prison awaiting retrial," currently scheduled for November—ironically, the same month that Grand Theft Auto 6 will fina…

Clearing your raider for Expedition is a pretty big deal in Arc Raiders.

It's not something that everyone is willing or able to do, which is why this latest bug left players in such disarray.

"We want to err on the side of caution," Embark explains in a message to players via social media.

"We will revert the Departure sign-up for players whose sign-up behaviour appears representative of this issue.

Additionally, Last Call will be available as usual for those of you who aren’t able to sign up for Departure before the deadline."

Linux likers and AI dislikers, it's time to raid the cutlery drawer and fork your favourite distro.

Because Linus Torvalds has declared that Linux is not an "anti-AI" project.

His full response has been preserved via the archive for Linux kernel mailing lists, lore.kernel.org (via The Register).

If users and developers don't like the project using AI, Torvalds instructs them to either fork their distro "or just walk away".

Torvalds goes on to argue, "AI is a tool, just like other tools we use.

"We decided that [Sun Microsystems co-founder] Scott McNealy was kind of mealy-mouthed, and there were some other people around that were a little bit that way too," said Cutler, directly referencing Lee Reiswig at IBM.

"Somebody, and I don't know who it was... found these black cardboard coffins, and they were about two feet long."

Latest Videos From Watch full video here:"So we decided that we would send Scott McNealy and Lee Reiswig a coffin, and we would put a special message in it," Cutler continued.

"We found a birthday card that played the Death March... so we sent one of these to Lee Reiswig, and we sent one to Scott McNealy."

While I think the coffins may be viewed in a less positi…

For this week's photo challenge in Forza Horizon 6, you need to take a photo of a Ferrari in Shikisai-no-Oka, a large flower field.

To save you from having to scour the map like I did, here's exactly where you need to go.

Forza Horizon 6 Shikisai-no-Oka locationImage 1 of 2 (Image credit: Xbox) (Image credit: Xbox)You can find Shikisai-no-Oka in the centre of the Hokubu region to the north of the map—you can actually see the vibrant flowers on the map.

However, this week's featured car is the 1969 Ferrari Dino 246 GT, so you'll probably want to buy this car anyhow.

Latest Videos From Watch full video here:Beating this challenge will give you two Festival Playlist points and the Pink Sports …

It's the season of exotic Italian cars in Forza Horizon 6 Series 3, and this week, we're being sent to find a treasure chest near a rocket in Nangan.

While tracking down this iconic rocket isn't hard, pinpointing the exact position of the Nangan region Treasure Hunt is a much harder task.

Forza Horizon 6 Nangan region Treasure Hunt locationImage 1 of 2 (Image credit: Xbox) (Image credit: Xbox)This week's Festival Playlist Treasure Hunt chest is in Nangan, next to the warehouses and silos to the northeast of the Irokawa Space Center at the bottom of the map, close to the rocket launch pad.

Crash into the Treasure Hunt chest to smash it, completing the challenge.

As with previous weeks, you'l…

This month, PC Gamer delivers a kick-ass Duke Nukem special issue.

On the landmark 30th anniversary of the now legendary Duke Nukem 3D, and the 15th anniversary of its more infamous follow-up, Duke Nukem Forever, PC Gamer speaks directly to many of the key people who made both games happen.

Issue 425 UK / 413 US PC Gamer magazine: $4.99 at Magazines Direct Cover story: Duke Nukem special anniversary celebration | Secondary features: PC gaming's best retro FPS games This month, PC Gamer delivers a kick-ass Duke Nukem special issue, celebrating the FPS icon on landmark anniversaries for both Duke Nukem 3D and Duke Nukem Forever.

(Image credit: Future)In terms of previews this issue, PC Gamer …

Especially for something as simple as, say, a USB hub.

However, Dr Gough Lui of Dr Gough's Techzone has torn a $5 AliExpress-sourced model apart to take a peek at the internals, and the results are pretty shocking.

After inspecting the hub and finding the odd visible flaw, Dr Gough decided to rip it apart to see what it was made of.

However, it's the configuration of the external power port where things become really concerning.

(Image credit: Corsair)"The power connection... appears to be just commoned with the external port without use of the jack’s internal switch," says Dr Gough.

Okay, perhaps I've overstretched the metaphor—what you need to know is that apparently Microsoft's Secure Boot was basically busted for the last decade.

As a safety precaution designed to root out boot kits, Secure Boot requires a cryptographically signed certificate from UEFI apps before they can run.

Shims, then, are little bridges of code that allow a motherboard's UEFI firmware to communicate with operating systems like Linux.

Shims allow Linux to boot with Secure Boot enabled, without also requiring a key for every distro to be registered within your motherboard's NVRAM settings.

Third-party boot components, like shims, are often signed with the 'Microsoft Corporation UEFI CA 2011' cer…

Xbox's 1,600 layoffs last week were brutal on the developers impacted, and will have uncertain ripples on the industry for years to come—however, a recent report from Game Developer states that the "reset" itself was chaotically implemented.

Latest Videos From Watch full video here:"Once the news had been delivered, Slack and internal email access was reportedly pulled within 48 hours," Game Developer states.

"Many of us did not know what was happening for weeks," one developer told the site.

There's also the hanging sword of Damocles that is the additional 1,600 layoffs, which Xbox CEO Asha Sharma said would be happening before 2027.

Another developer tells Game Developer that they "don’t …

The Tropico 6 developer has clearly taken inspiration from the fantastic but oft-forgotten Tropico 2: Pirate Cove, but Corsair Cove is charting its own course.

Latest Videos From Watch full video here:Growth spurt(Image credit: Limbic Entertainment)Boiled down to its absolute basics, your primary job in Corsair Cove is pretty straightforward.

On the ground, that means simple paths, but up above you'll need to construct—at first—bridges, ropes and ladders.

Pirate paradise(Image credit: Limbic Entertainment)I also can't stress enough how much a looker Corsair Cove is.

There are hints of Hook, Sea of Thieves and Shadow Gambit in Corsair Cove, but with the dial turned up to 11.

MW4 has the monumental task of living up to MW 2019's reinvention of the series, while trying to fix Modern Warfare 2's controversial changes.

One of the biggest criticisms was its absurdly strong visual recoil, which made its guns feel, frankly, quite messy and unresponsive.

Crafting the Weapons of Modern Warfare 4 - From The Ward Ep.

5 | MW4 - YouTube Watch OnIn the latest "From the Ward" developer doc, Infinity Ward has laid out its philosophy with MW4.

But so far, it's clear that Infinity Ward is aware of the shortcomings of MW2, while still being dedicated to the idea of immersion and realism.

The CEO explains: "The dynamics are very similar in both advanced logic and DRAM, and the plans to build up capacity are equally aggressive.

Our customers in both segments are entering into long-term agreements with their customer, providing them with longer term visibility and the confidence to add significant capacity to support demand."

This demand is being fueled by very strong momentum in both DRAM and advanced logic."

The cause of this strong momentum and "aggressive" plans to build more DRAM and logic (processor/accelerator) facilities is, of course, the AI boom.

However, recent research shows that even with lots of increased production, we'll still be facing a DRAM supply shortfall …

The Roottrees Are Dead, Hack '95, Pipes.exe—something deep inside us yearns for the old ways.

(Image credit: Recurring Dream)The latest entry into the crowded fake OS genre is Desktop Explorer, a mystery/horror game that tasks you with poking through the clearly-but-not-explicitly Windows 95 machine that's been left to you by your uncle.

(Image credit: Recurring Dream)The computer, like most computers, is haunted.

As for the puzzles, I've had a good time with them.

In the hour or so I've spent with it, Desktop Explorer is a game that remembers when the computer was itself a bit of a mystery: an unmapped land whose edges and limits you had to find for yourself.

It's Xenomorphin' time.Sega has announced its playable line-up for this year's Gamescom event, taking place at Cologne, Germany from 26th - 30th August 2026.Titles include Alien: Isolation 2 and Crazy Taxi: World Tour, both of which are scheduled to launch on the Switch 2. Keep in mind that you'll likely be playing PC builds of each during the event, or possibly PS5, but don't expect to go hands-on with the Switch 2 versions just yet.Read the full article on nintendolife.com

"It would have been a banger".Voice actor Nick Apostolides returned as Leon Kennedy in this year's excellent Resident Evil Requiem, depicting a character who is not only more jaded and haunted by the past, but also battling against a deadly virus of his own.Despite this, Leon still has a few awesome quips and one-liners sprinkled throughout the campaign – one of our favourites being his desire to seek "a second opinion" as a zombie doctor is advancing upon him with a chainsaw. Nice.Read the full article on nintendolife.com

The HD-2D RPG adventure unfolds this October.In June, Square Enix announced it was bringing a brand-new HD-2D Final Fantasy turn-based adventure to the Switch 1 & 2.Following the initial reveal, it has now released a new trailer highlighting the art style of Final Fantasy Resonance and it looks just as stunning as previous Square Enix games featuring HD-2D graphics.Read the full article on nintendolife.com

The beginning of the end?The free-to-play Switch and mobile title Pokémon Unite has received countless updates since it arrived in 2021, but official support for the competitive MOBA isn't looking quite as strong this week based on the latest announcement.In a new update on the game's website, The Pokémon Company has announced it will be dropping Unite from the Pokémon World Championships in 2027. It will instead opt for a separate tournament in Tokyo:Read the full article on nintendolife.com

Just don't expect an upgrade pathway.The sci-fi series Star Ocean is currently celebrating its 30th anniversary, and as part of this, Square Enix has today released a Switch 2 version of the action RPG remake Star Ocean: The Second Story R.It's available on the eShop for $49.99 (or your regional equivalent). Like Octopath Traveler 1 & 2 earlier this week, there's no upgrade pathway for the existing Switch version, and save data won't carry over. Here's the official fine print about this from Nintendo's store page:Read the full article on nintendolife.com

Including a new court, GameShare and much more.Nintendo has today released a free update for Mario Tennis Fever on the Switch 2. It bumps the game up to Version 1.1.0 and adds a new court and much more inspired by the Super Mario Galaxy series.There's also the new special match "Galaxy Court Match", new colors for Luma, a new Fever Racket, and multiple balance changes and adjustments. On top of this, Nintendo has added a classic outfit for Mario and has also added GameShare via GameChat.Read the full article on nintendolife.com

Returning alongside Retold.Following the announcement of Rayman Origins: Enhanced Edition for the Switch 2 and multiple other platforms, Ubisoft has now shared the first gameplay trailer.Once again, the title is included with every edition of Rayman Legends Retold, and will be added to your game library on 1st October 2026 (the same day as the release of Retold).Read the full article on nintendolife.com

Never stop never stopping.Management sims sit at the busy intersection of stressful and fun. Now joining the pile-up is Go-Go Town, a city builder from Australian dev Prideful Sloth (Yonder: The Cloud Catcher Chronicles). It certainly is stressful in parts — hustle is implied in the name — but somehow manages to make that stress fun.When the game boots up, you can opt for Story mode or Create mode. In Story, things unlock when you meet certain milestones. Meanwhile, in Create, everything is accessible immediately, so it’s more relaxed and open.Read the full article on nintendolife.com

Onsen-sational?From the moment I laid eyes on Denshattack!, there was something about it that had me instantly enamoured. Was it the Dreamcast-inspired bright, blocky colours? The upbeat music? Or the fact that you’re pulling off sick tricks and grinding rails on a freakin’ train? Probably all three, come to think of it.The only sticking point was the gameplay. Would this offer depth and longevity to go with its stellar presentation, or would it be little more than a glorified knock-off of Subway Surfers? Well, I’m happy to say that Denshattack is a joyous time that recaptures that distinctive early ’00s vibe of games like Jet Set Radio and Crazy Taxi. The downside is that it’s surrounded b…

Reunite siblings in Lost Twins 2 with puzzle platformingExplore, solve tricky problems and control both siblings at onceMove the world around you to access new areasNow, I'm not sure why so many games focus on siblings needing to rescue each other.

But Lost Twins 2 is for those of you with a more positive sibling relationship to call on.

You play as Abi and/or Ben, a pair of siblings who've been lost across different, fantastical worlds and need to find their way back home.

You'll control both at the same time, platforming around strange environments and solving puzzles to reunite the pair.

You can jump into Lost Twins 2 right now on iOS and Android and see if you've got the puzzling chops …

Yes, Robert E. Howard's Conan has been the genre-defining example of a wild outsider in the realm of sword and sorcery.

Not surprising then that UnGodly, the self-described grimdark fantasy RPG with more than a little of Frank Frazetta's artwork about its designs, is a natural fit for Conan.

And thanks to a new partnership between the folks at Azra Games and Heroic Signatures to bring Conan the Barbarian to the world of UnGodly.

Now, the only real difference between just 'Conan' and 'Conan the Barbarian' is that one is trademarked.

Still, for now, it's time to put your waiting hat on and see what else is making the mark on mobile.

Fresh mobile picks you should give a go this weekEvolve cute creatures you scan from physical collectiblesRun your own indie bookshop by the seaRescue your sister from a haunted mansion that changes every timeWho doesn't love new games?

We certainly do - there's just something about the exhilaration of a new title you can't wait to dive into, as the loading screen pops up and you enter a brave new world.

Of course, new mobile games are a dime a dozen these days, and who has the time to scour the iPhone, iPad and/or Android stores to catch the latest title that drops?

Fret not - we've gathered a quick list of 5 new mobile games you should try this week, whether that's an undiscovered indie g…

This time around, it’s Ares Interactive taking a shot at it with The Walking Dead: Aftermath.

The Good, the Bad and the ZombiesSubscribe to Pocket Gamer onThe best thing about The Walking Dead: Aftermath is that it tries something we haven’t seen much of yet.

Try it againThe Walking Dead Aftermath quickly becomes repetitive.

Most criminally, The Walking Dead Aftermath goes for the exact same, vaguely realistic style as every other licensed game.

Should’ve stayed undeadAll that being said, do I think The Walking Dead: Aftermath is worth playing?

And its latest entry, Langrisser: Sea of Swords, has just been announced, with pre-registration now open!

Sea of Swords also pitches itself in contrast to more traditional fantasy adventures, with a focus on grand intrigue and conflicts between nations.

Subscribe to Pocket Gamer onAll at seaOf course, as you've probably grasped by now, news is thin about the English-language release of Langrisser: Sea of Swords.

And, admittedly, although in Japanese it does mention that Langrisser: Sea of Swords is planned for a global release.

In the meantime, if you want to take some time to hone your skill in strategy, then we've got you covered.

Set to give lucky players a chance to get to grips with a large swathe of content, it's one of the clearest looks at the game we've had so far.

Chasing Kaleidorider is set in the near-future city of Terminus, where your hapless hero is tasked with guiding the titular Kaleidoriders in fighting monsters from beyond.

And yes, the rider's name isn't just for show as all these girls take to the field atop their own personalised motorcycles.

Still, if you're able to get in and give it a go, this playtest is set to offer plenty of content to sink your teeth into.

Even if I'm not altogether sure about promoting the enhanced drop rates for a game that's not even fully out yet.

I caught up with Drew Pennycook and Corey Van Den Hoogenband a year after our first discussion, to see how Warframe's mobile team have fared.

Corey: We always try to emphasise, it's not Warframe mobile.

Corey: I'm really proud of our hotfix cadence, though.

But I'm really impressed when I watch the mobile team just constantly delivering updates, sometimes twice a week.

That's really cool to me.

Here we have unpacked everything the Bleach: Soul Resonance summer special has to offer.

Dual in the crownThe undeniable highlight of Bleach: Soul Resonance’s latest update is the arrival of Ichigo Kurosaki in his Dual Zangetsu form.

Bossing new challengesFor players looking to test their limits, the summer event brings a wave of intense combat challenges and unique boss encounters.

The World Boss Challenge introduces a special raid mode where you can run the gauntlet against powerful foes to climb a server-wide leaderboard.

If you haven't yet joined the action, Bleach: Soul Resonance is available to download for free right now on the App Store and Google Play.

Now, with the imminent arrival of this year's Friendship Festival event, the latest decor is, well, not the latest as it's actually quite retro!

Subscribe to Pocket Gamer onGrease is the wordBut it's not just the Friendship Festival you should be keeping an eye out for if you're a dedicated Hello Kitty Island Adventure fan.

Available now until August 17th, the content creator calendar events feature cosmetics and decor inspired by some of the creators who've put considerable time into highlighting Hello Kitty Island Adventure.

Creators such as Fluff'isle, SproutsieSprout, Planet Moonstar and Nikki Island Adventure are all included in the event.

And in the case of Hello Kitty Island Adventur…

It said a lot of the right things by mentioning raising a partner Digimon and bolstering their stats with cards.

To be somewhat fair to Bandai Namco, nothing in the initial trailer told us this wasn't going to be an idle RPG.

Naturally, I'm not expecting stellar storytelling in an idle RPG, but I at least expected something.

Even by idle RPG standards, this is very, ahem, idle.

The specific cards, support Digimon, and Buddy Digimon all feel irrelevant.

Updated on July 16th, 2026 - Version: 1.8.14Do you want to know what the best gear is in Capybara Go?

Then let me tell you all about that because today we've got a complete Capybara Go tier list where we not only discuss weapons and armor, but also everything else you can equip.

You want your Capybara hero to be strong, so having a good build is half of that particular battle already.

About this Capybara Go tier listI have compared all the gear you can currently get in Capybara Go, as well as all the pets and skills and ranked them into a Capybara Go tier list.

The best pets in Capybara GoThe best skillsThe best gearThe game has quite a few pets, and they all offer different benefits.

A full explanation of what AoTR families represent and ranking them according to their power on the Attack on Titan Revolution tier list.

Updated on July 16th, 2026This tier list is focused solely on the families.

How to get new families in Attack on Titan RevolutionThere is only one way to get families in Attack on Titan Revolution , and that is by using your Spins for a chance to get one of the top-tier options.

If you want more Spins, check out our list of Attack on Titan Revolution codes , because we have collected all of them, and they can give you a nice advantage for free.

Now that you have a better understanding of the AoT Revolution families, let's dive into the actual Attack on Ti…

Updated on July 16th, 2026 - Version: 1.26.118Our Art of Conquest tier list will guide you every step of the way toward understanding who the best heroes are, which should be your priority, and which are not worth spending your resources on.

In case you are looking for similar content, you should take a look at our DC Worlds Collide tier list, Mobile Legends tier list, Star Wars Hunters tier list, where we have ranked all of the characters by their class, and many others.

These are all the hero classes in Art of Conquest:GeneralGladiatorMagePaladinSageNecromancerMechanistRogueIn our Art of Conquest tier list below, we've ranked our favourite heroes from the top to the bottom, based on their…

Updated on July 16th, 2026 - Version: 1.1.7 - Latest Addition: Demeter, ArtemisIn Archero 2, you will eventually want to know which gear, abilities, and characters to go after.

Today, I'm going to rank the characters in Archero 2, so you know which ones are worth your money (literally).

I will also cover all the gear, and I'll briefly make an ability tier list for Archero 2 as well.

I do want to add that the ability tier list is relative - it depends on your play style, so what I ranked as top-tier might not be something you find success with.

The best characters in Archero 2The best gearThe best abilitiesOn the first page of the Archero 2 tier list, I have the characters.

Lynx, the France-based XR hardware startup, has been acquired by global eyewear conglomerate EssilorLuxottica.

In a public email to backers, Lynx founder and CEO Stan Larroque confirmed the acquisition, which was rumored to have taken place two weeks ago.

While financial details of the acquisition are still under wraps, it seemingly couldn’t have come at a better time.

Founded in 2019 after raising an initial $2 million seed round, the Paris-based startup made a splash with a 2021 Kickstarter campaign for its first-gen R1 standalone headset, raising more than $800,000 from backers.

In 2022, Lynx garnered a $4 million Series A round led by social VR platform developer Somnium Space.

Viking-themed VR rhythm game Ragnarock added two new licensed tracks for free in its latest update, the first new music added to the game since July 2025.

Ragnarock's previous music update was the Viking Music Pack last summer, a paid add-on with five new tracks.

The two new tracks are 2020's 'Strangeland' by Mister Misery and 2006's 'Hard Rock Hallelujah' from Lordi.

Unfortunately, those pieces don't always come together, which means some songs simply can't make their way into Ragnarock.

Hopefully this gives you a better idea of why adding new songs to Ragnarock isn't quite as simple as it may seem!

As part of Sony's larger Summer Games Sale, 200 titles for PlayStation VR and VR2 are discounted starting today.

Starting today and continuing until August 12, PlayStation's Summer Game Sale is offering big discounts on approximately 200 PlayStation VR and VR2 titles and DLC.

Sony's sale follows similar sales from competing VR ecosystems; Meta's Peak Summer Sale and Steam's annual Summer Sale have already begun.

In addition to discounts on individual games, PlayStation is also offering discounts on bundles that combine games and experiences into one purchase.

See the entirety of the PlayStation Summer Sale's VR offerings here.

Though 2026 has continued the broader gaming industry's depressing trend of studio closures and layoffs, there's still plenty of promising VR games releasing in the months ahead.

From blockbuster franchises to ambitious new experiences pushing the medium forward, there's no shortage of exciting games on the horizon.

Here's ten of our most anticipated games coming to headsets in 2026.

The combination of exploration and overnight tower defense-like survival gameplay looks like a great mashup that we're looking forward to playing.

From what we've seen of Adrian's Quest, we're very much reminded of Insomniac Games' Stormland, one of Mike's favorite games.

Although smart phones will soon require user-removable batteries in the EU, the European Commission is moving to exempt wearables, which includes smartwatches, fitness trackers, and smart glasses.

While that’s cleared the way for companies like Meta, Google, Samsung and Apple to release smart glasses in the EU (and likely also AR glasses) materially unchanged, European regulators and lawmakers are increasingly discussing smart glasses’ role in data privacy and surveillance.

Politico notes the European Data Protection Board, which gathers privacy regulators across Europe, has ordered a report into smart glasses, likely to be finalized this summer.

Smart glasses are already raising important …

Golf fans with a Quest headset will be able to compete for a pretty temping grand prize starting July 16th in GOLF+’s next big VR Open.

Golf+ announced it’s partnered with The Royal & Ancient Golf Club of St Andrews (R&A) to bring an official VR Open experience, which is set to let players from around the world to compete on Royal Birkdale in a championship-themed setting inspired by The 154th Open.

Entry into the Grand Prize drawing will be open to all Golf+ players who compete in the VR Open, which means all players that complete each of their VR Open tournament rounds will be entered to win the Grand Prize.

The tournament tuns from July 16th – 22nd, giving players a full week to complete…

GOLF+ VR, in partnership with the Royal & Ancient Golf Club of St Andrews, is bringing an official VR Open to the GOLF+ Tour.

The grand prize winner will receive a trip to St. Andrews in 2027.

Awaiting the winner is a grand prize of a VIP trip for two to 2027's 155th Open, including Open Championship tickets and hospitality.

Entry into the grand prize drawing will be open to all GOLF+ players that compete in the VR Open.

All players who complete each of their VR Open tournament rounds will be entered to win the grand prize.

Xerxes Jarvis Sangco, known online and in the Tactical Assault community as Jarvis, was arrested in Nevada in the summer of 2020.

He continued:That said, do not direct your anger toward the Tactical Assault development team or their families.

At the time of this article, neither Sangco nor Tactical Assault developer HammerFire Interactive has released an official statement.

Editor's note: UploadVR was not aware of this information when Tactical Assault VR was included in our recent UploadVR Summer Showcase game bundle on Humble Bundle.

If you or anyone you know is a victim of sexual assault, please consider using the following resources:

Palmer Luckey, the founder of military tech startup Anduril (also the founder of Oculus), quietly teased a pair of unannounced AR glasses that are presumably in development at Anduril.

Despite their incredibly compact appearance, Luckey says they are not merely smart glasses, but are indeed built for full AR capability.

Just days after Snap Inc revealed its latest Specs standalone AR glasses, a photo shared on X showed Anduril founder Palmer Luckey wearing what appeared to be some kind of clip-on attachment to his sunglasses.

Given the incredibly compact size of the glasses, a tethered architecture seems like the only possible explanation.

But making a simple modular add-on to existing glas…

Lenovo has reportedly closed its XR business unit in the US, according to a report by Skarred Ghost.

Citing people familiar with the matter, the report maintains Lenovo has shuttered its business-oriented XR unit in the US.

As a result, Lenovo is transitioning from a business-first XR strategy under our ThinkReality brand to a more consumer-focused approach within Motorola,” Lenovo says in a statement obtained by Skarred Ghost.

Lenovo’s most recent XR headset, released in 2023, was its ThinkReality VRX mixed reality device, one of the first enterprise-oriented headsets to adopt pancake-style optics.

Additionally, the company released its second-gen Lenovo Legion tethered display glasses in …

Combat Waffle announced it’s taking popular extraction shooter Ghosts of Tabor back to its 2024 roots with a separate version of the game, called Ghosts of Tabor: LEGACY.

Ghosts of Tabor: Legacy is essentially set to be the 2024 version of the game, before the studio pushed a number of major content updates, some of which drew community ire.

Combat Waffle says it’s reintroducing the game “preserved for the players who were there for it.

After 2024, Ghosts of Tabor received a number of major updates, including a new mission system, PvE mode, maps, weapons, and some quality-of-life improvements.

Ghosts of Tabor: Legacy is now available for pre-order on Steam and the Horizon Store for Quest 2 …

Combat Waffle Studios has announced Ghosts of Tabor: Legacy, a spinoff from the original game locked to the 2024 era, for Meta Quest and PC VR.

Sometimes, as in this instance with Ghosts of Tabor, this outcry gets too loud for developer Combat Waffle Studios to ignore.

Enter Ghosts of Tabor: Legacy.

Here's the announcement trailer:0:00 / 0:58 1×Legacy is a return to the 2024 version of Ghosts of Tabor.

Ghosts of Tabor: Legacy will not receive any new content, though Combat Waffle will maintain it for any necessary bug fixes and troubleshooting.