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GTA VI: Extended Look Premieres on Netflix August 27, Rockstar Confirms
Rockstar Games has locked in a date and broadcast schedule for its next Grand Theft Auto VI reveal, with the presentation hitting Netflix first before rolling out to YouTube and the official site.
Xbox's Latest Insider Update Adds Chat Audio to Captures as Platinum-Style Achievements Are Confirmed
A new Insider preview brings chat audio to captures, more control over cloud saves, and a bigger wishlist, while Xbox CEO Asha Sharma confirms Platinum-style completion achievements are coming later this year.
EA Officially Goes Private as $55 Billion Acquisition by PIF, Silver Lake, and Affinity Partners Closes
Electronic Arts has completed its buyout and left the NASDAQ behind, closing the book on nearly four decades as a public company while Andrew Wilson stays on as CEO under new ownership.
Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced Update 1.0.6 Adds Blowpipe Hide Option and Major Fixes
Ubisoft's latest Title Update lets Edward Kenway ditch the blowpipe on his back, doubles the number of autosaves, and cleans up a long list of combat, quest, and performance issues across every platform.
Xbox 360 Games Could Be Coming to PC as Microsoft Expands Backward Compatibility, Report Claims
A leaked developer document reportedly outlines plans to bring Xbox 360 titles to PC, handhelds, and Project Helix, with a rollout said to stretch across 2027 and 2028.
Original Nintendo Switch Players Have Two Days Left to Play Apex Legends Before Support Ends
EA is ending support for Apex Legends on the original Nintendo Switch on August 4, bringing more than five years of battle royale action on Nintendo's first hybrid console to a close.
Silent Hill: Townfall Developers Reveal Why Scotland, 1996, and Retro Tech Were the Perfect Match for the Series
Producer Motoi Okamoto and Screen Burn director Jon McKellan sat down with the PlayStation Blog to explain the thinking behind Townfall's Scottish setting, its 1996 timeline, and the CRTV device built to replace the franchise's iconic radio.
Xbox CEO Asha Sharma's Internal Memo Reveals Microsoft's Xbox Vision Through 2030
A newly surfaced internal memo has Xbox's CEO addressing employees after months of restructuring, with a four-pillar strategy and a roadmap that stretches through fiscal year 2030.
Gears of War: E-Day Multiplayer Explained: Horde Siege, Versus, Classes and Progression
The Coalition has laid out its full plan for Gears of War: E-Day multiplayer, from a 12-player Horde Siege mode to a battle pass-free progression system. Here's everything revealed so far.
Gears of War: E-Day Multiplayer Hands-On Impressions Are In, Here's What Everyone Is Saying
Early previewers have had time with Gears of War: E-Day's multiplayer, and Horde Siege is walking away with most of the praise. Here's where opinions split and what's confirmed ahead of next month's beta.
Palworld Update 1.0.2 Is Live, Aimed at Stability Fixes and Bug Repairs
Pocketpair's latest patch skips new content entirely, focusing instead on smoothing out the issues that surfaced after Palworld's full 1.0 launch.
Ubisoft Expands Xbox Partnership With Free PC Games and Premium Edition Support
Ubisoft is bringing premium editions and DLC to more games on Xbox on PC, while eligible Xbox console owners can now claim the PC version of select titles at no extra cost through Ubisoft Connect.
Nintendo Switch 2's August 2026 Lineup Is Packed With RPG Giants, Soulslikes, and Metal Gear
Final Fantasy XIV, Lies of P: Complete Edition, Oblivion Remastered, Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection Vol. 2, and Elden Ring: Tarnished Edition all land on Switch 2 this month. Here's the full schedule.
Next Kratos God of War Game Confirmed, Will Continue the Story After Laufey
Sony Santa Monica used its San Diego Comic-Con panel to confirm a new Kratos-led entry is already in the works, and it picks up right where Faye's story leaves off.
Xbox's Ad-Supported Cloud Gaming Test Reveals Queue Times, Ads and Session Limits
Early Xbox Insider footage shows exactly what happens between opening the app and jumping into a free, no-subscription cloud gaming session, ads included.
Wreckreation 2 Announced, Aims to Deliver the Burnout Successor Fans Have Been Waiting For
When Tides Turn has unveiled a combat-racing sequel set in the open world of Heartbreak City, and early PC previews suggest the studio has already fixed what held the original back.
Tomb Raider: Legacy of Atlantis Devs Detail How They Rebuilt Lara Croft's Movement
Crystal Dynamics and Flying Wild Hog studied the original Tomb Raider games before rebuilding Lara's climbing, jumping, and traversal from the ground up for a modern audience.
Take-Two Says GTA 6 Will Be a Major Inflection Point
Take-Two's newly published 2026 Proxy Statement reaffirms the November 19 release date and points to Grand Theft Auto 6 as the driver of a record fiscal 2027, even as the filing stays quiet on gameplay, pricing, and platforms.
Games for Change Awards 2026 Celebrates South of Midnight, Consume Me, and thatgamecompany
South of Midnight took Game of the Year, Consume Me swept three categories, and thatgamecompany closed out two decades of Journey and Sky with the Industry Leadership Award.
Roblox Build Brings AI-Powered Game Creation to Mobile Ahead of Public Alpha
A new creation tab inside the Roblox app turns text prompts into playable game prototypes, with public alpha testing set to begin July 28 in New Zealand.
DCKO Announced: New DC Mobile Fighting Game Brings Real-Time PvP and 20+ Heroes in 2027
Independent studio Drop Fake is building a 2v2 tag-team fighter with live online PvP, officially licensed by Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment on behalf of DC.
Call of Duty: NEXT Set for August 21 as Modern Warfare 4 Beta Dates and New Rewards Revealed
The showcase runs straight into the first beta weekend, and Activision has also confirmed Switch 2 pre-order dates and a serialized camo crossing over from Black Ops 7.
4 Highly Anticipated Soulslike Games Set to Release Before the End of 2026
The Relic: First Guardian, Mortal Shell II, Valor Mortis, and Phantom Blade Zero are all locked in for release across PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC.
Battlefield 6 Confirms Top Gun Crossover, Reveals Full Season 4 Roadmap
Battlefield 6's biggest seasonal update yet kicks off July 21 with large-scale naval warfare, followed by an official Top Gun collaboration on August 18.
Bethesda Confirms Fallout 3 and New Vegas Remasters, Shares Elder Scrolls VI and Starfield Updates
Bethesda Game Studios has confirmed both Fallout remasters are in active development and given fresh progress updates on The Elder Scrolls VI, Fallout 5, and Starfield.
Marvel Tōkon: Fighting Souls Open Beta: Dates, Characters, Modes, and Everything You Can Play
Sony Interactive Entertainment and Arc System Works have detailed the 4v4 tag fighter's Open Beta, running July 24-26 with 15 characters, five modes, and six stages.
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 Reveals Kill Block, a Multiplayer Battlefield With 500+ Layouts
Activision detailed a new modular map system built around three interchangeable sections, alongside dynamic weather and the series' first Gunfight 10v10 mode.
Battlefield 6 Season 4 Revealed: Naval Warfare Returns With Wake Island and Tsuru Reef
Battlefield Studios has detailed the game's biggest update since launch, headlined by the return of Naval Warfare and two new maps built around it.
GeForce NOW Officially Launches in India: RTX 5080 Cloud Gaming, Pricing, and Everything Confirmed
After three months of Early Access, NVIDIA has opened GeForce NOW to every gamer in India, no waitlist required. Here's what the Performance and Ultimate tiers actually get you.
Halo: Campaign Evolved Nears Launch: Editions, Pre-Order Bonuses, and Everything Confirmed So Far
Pre-orders have been live since last month's Xbox Games Showcase. With early access landing July 23 and the full game out July 28, here's what each edition includes, what Operation: METEORITE actually is, and what's changed since the reveal.
Gears of War: E-Day Brings DLSS 4.5, Ray Tracing, and an Exclusive RTX 5080 Giveaway
NVIDIA and The Coalition have detailed the full PC technology partnership for October's Locust-invasion prequel, from Dynamic Multi Frame Generation to a shader stutter fix, plus a custom RTX 5080 up for grabs.
Black Ops 7 and Warzone Season 5 Launches July 23: New Maps, Weapons, and a Zombies Finale
Activision confirmed the full Season 5 rundown on July 13: a new Japanese multiplayer map, a fresh Verdansk point of interest crawling with drones, four new weapons, and the last free ride Endgame will offer before it locks behind Black Ops 7.
Palworld 1.0 Is Out: Early Access Ends With Sunreach, 72 New Pals, and a Level Cap of 80
After more than two years in Early Access, Pocketpair has shipped the full 1.0 build. Two new zones, a reworked raid system, and a rebalance touching nearly every Pal headline one of the biggest patches the game has ever had.
Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced Is Out Now: Here's What Every Platform Gets
Edward Kenway sets sail again today on PS5, PS5 Pro, Xbox Series X|S, and PC. Here's a platform-by-platform breakdown of graphics modes, ray tracing, and performance targets for Ubisoft's rebuilt Caribbean.
Mario Kart Tour Is Shutting Down, and the Original Switch Isn't Far Behind
Nintendo confirmed Mario Kart Tour's shutdown date the same week it revealed the original Switch is entering retail end-of-life in Europe. Neither one is a surprise, but together they mark a real turning point.
Rockstar Games Workers Formally Request Union Recognition Ahead of GTA 6 Launch
Members of the IWGB Game Workers Union have asked Rockstar to voluntarily recognize their union just months before Grand Theft Auto 6 arrives. If Rockstar agrees, it would become only the second UK game studio to formally recognize a workers' union.
Avatar Legends: The Fighting Game Pre-Orders Are LIVE. Here's Where the Deluxe Edition Is Cheapest
Regional pricing for the Digital Deluxe Edition varies significantly. We included a full price breakdown, along with everything available in the Closed Beta through July 5.
PlayStation Is Going All-Digital: Sony Confirms End of Physical Game Discs From 2028
Starting January 2028, no new PlayStation game will ship on a disc. Sony framed it as catching up to how people already buy games. Here's what actually changes, and for who.