'Red Hood Gang' Red Brick Location in Lego Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight
The “Red Hood Gang” mission in Lego Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight hides a red brick that unlocks the “Toxic Waste” modifier, turning a character’s outfit yellow‑green. The brick sits inside a glass pipe behind large windows, accessed by turning right down a corridor before the door. Players can enter through a small bottom opening or use Batman’s Batclaw to open the vent duct. Once collected, the modifier changes the character’s clothes to a distinctive yellowish tone with green details.
Once Human Releases Details on Next Week's Combat Balance Changes
Once Human announced a combat balance patch slated for May 27. The update targets newer gear such as the Compound Bow – The Burden of Betrayal, the AUG – Electron Cloud, and Glide Pants, tweaking damage multipliers, stamina costs, and weapon flexibility. These adjustments aim...
Call of Duty Modern Warfare: Infinity Ward Tries, But Fails to Convince
Infinity Ward confirmed that development is underway on the next Call of Duty: Modern Warfare, branding it as the "definitive" entry in the franchise. The studio highlighted its focus on passion, precision and an "unrelenting drive" to deliver top‑tier entertainment,...
Take-Two Expects to Earn $8B in FY27 Thanks to Grand Theft Auto VI
Take‑Two Interactive reported record FY26 net bookings of $6.72 billion, topping guidance by $750 million, and projected FY27 bookings between $8 billion and $8.2 billion. The surge is anchored to the upcoming launch of Grand Theft Auto VI on November 19, 2026, which the CEO called the...
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Spinx: "Everyone Is Suffering because of the Vitality Era, Every [Title] You Can Get Is Important"
MOUZ advanced to the CS Asia Championships semi‑finals on May 23, 2026, after a strong run that includes recent roster upgrades with Justinas “jL” Lekavicius and Adrian “xelex” Vincze. Team captain Lotan “Spinx” Giladi highlighted the scarcity of tournament victories in the current...
Saga Introduces Crystal Beaumont Influencer Agent with GFAL’s Diamond Jewels
Saga unveiled Crystal Beaumont, its first influencer‑style AI character, to promote GFAL’s mobile game Diamond Jewels. The virtual influencer will debut on Instagram and later expand to TikTok and Facebook, offering a non‑intrusive, follower‑based presence instead of traditional ads. Saga...
This June, Games Industry Deals Happen in Barcelona
Pocket Gamer Connect Barcelona returns June 15‑16, drawing more than 1,000 publishers, studios, investors and founders for two days of networking and deal‑making. Tickets start at €121 (about $132), giving attendees access to speed‑match sessions, an investor connector and a...
Broken Arrow Risks Splintering the Player Base After a Divisive Playtest
Broken Arrow’s June 2025 public test environment (PTE) was marketed as a modest tank‑balance tweak, but it quickly spiraled into a contentious overhaul that alienated players. Within a month, the game faced a cheating scandal that pitted Chinese users against...
Nintendo Wants to Produce 20 Million Switch 2 Consoles by March 2027 as Production Ramps Up
Nintendo announced it will ramp up production of the Switch 2 to 20 million units by March 2027, a 20% increase over its earlier forecast. The company previously projected sales of 16.5 million consoles for the fiscal year ending April 2027, down from 19.86 million the...
Warhammer Skulls 2026 — All Xbox Reveals and Announcements From the Show
Warhammer Skulls 2026 unveiled a slate of Xbox‑focused titles, including the turn‑based sequel *Warhammer 40,000: Chaos Gate – Deathwatch* and the 2D stealth platformer *Warhammer Age of Sigmar: Deathmaster* slated for 2027. Existing franchises received major updates: *Mechanicus 2* launched on Xbox Series X|S,...
Honkai: Star Rail Version 4.3 Update ‘The Lethe Below the Living’ Launches June 1
miHoYo announced that Honkai: Star Rail version 4.3, titled “The Lethe Below the Living,” will launch on June 1. The update pushes the Planarcadia storyline forward, revealing the Aeon Voracity and the fate of the Blade character. New content includes the 5‑star...
Wuthering Waves Lucilla Release Date Speculation, Voice Actors, and Lore
Wuthering Waves is set to introduce Lucilla, a five‑star glacio‑element character, likely in the upcoming 3.4 update banner alongside the Cyberpunk‑themed Lucy and Rebecca. The character appears in story quests and promotional artwork, but her exact combat role remains unconfirmed....
Cytus 2 Announced for Nintendo Switch 2, Switch
Flyhigh Works and Rayark announced that Cytus 2 will launch on both Nintendo Switch and the upcoming Switch 2 in 2027. The rhythm title, originally a mobile hit, will arrive with a fresh soundtrack of over 500 tracks from Japanese and Taiwanese...
I'm Sorry, Ayaneo, but I Don't Think Anyone Needs an AI Gaming Handheld
Ayaneo unveiled the Konkr Pocket Block, touting it as the "world's first AI handheld," a claim that rings hollow given existing AI‑enabled devices like the ROG Ally X and MSI Claw 8 AI+. While the Pocket Block’s specs, price, and AI features...
Clash Royale Wins Business Excellence Award at Finnish Game Awards 2026
Supercell’s flagship mobile title Clash Royale captured the Business Excellence Award at the Finnish Game Awards 2026, underscoring the game’s sustained revenue generation and global player base. The ceremony also honored Channel37’s The Last Caretaker as Best Finnish Game of...
Blue Prince “Accessibility” Update Out Now, Patch Notes – New Features Included
Blue Prince’s long‑awaited Accessibility update has launched on Nintendo Switch 2, bringing a suite of quality‑of‑life tools for players with visual or motion sensitivities. The patch adds Color Assist, full key/button remapping, a Motion Assist menu, and an Invert Stroll option,...
Layoffs Imminent at Bungie, Former BioWare Devs Launch New Studio, and GTA VI Still on for November - Patch Notes...
Bungie announced imminent layoffs after shelving Destiny 2 development and pivoting to its Marathon franchise, signaling a major staffing shift at the studio. Former BioWare, Inflexion Games and Timbre Games veterans launched Studio Reset to focus on smaller, story‑rich titles. Take‑Two confirmed...
Esports Nations Cup 2026 Unveils Rankings System and Team Builder Ahead of Roster Reveals
The Esports Foundation unveiled the ENC Team Rankings and an interactive Team Builder platform ahead of the inaugural Esports Nations Cup (ENC) 2026 in Riyadh. Rankings, which aggregate player performance across major tournaments, will be refreshed at the end of...
The MongolZ Into CAC Playoffs as PARIVISION Crisis Continues
The MongolZ secured a quarter‑final berth at the CS Asia Championships by defeating PARIVISION 2‑0, rebounding from a weak showing at PGL Astana. The win sets up a clash with Legacy later today. PARIVISION’s performance continued to decline, with visible...
Campa Energy Joins S8UL as Title Sponsor for Esports World Cup 2026 Campaign
Campa Energy, the Reliance Consumer Products energy‑drink brand, has signed on as the title sponsor for S8UL’s Esports World Cup 2026 campaign. The partnership places Campa Energy’s logo on S8UL jerseys, digital assets and fan‑engagement events throughout the run‑up to...
MOUZ Dominate paiN en Route to CAC Playoffs
MOUZ secured a decisive 2‑0 victory over Brazil's paiN on Nuke and Overpass, earning a spot in the CS Asia Championships playoffs. The win marked back‑to‑back playoff berths for MOUZ’s revamped lineup, highlighted by xelex’s monster 2.53 rating and xertioN’s...
Disney Sparklink Stars Revealed as Coly, Inc’s Mysterious New Disney Mobile Game, Launching Soon in Japan
Coly Inc., the studio behind titles like Stand My Heroes and Promise of Wizard, announced Disney Sparklink Stars, a new mobile game slated for release in Japan. The game carries an official Disney Japan license and is the first product...
Dawn of War IV Release Date, Editions, and Road Map Revealed
Deep Silver and KING Art Games announced Dawn of War IV for release on September 17, 2026, with a three‑day early‑access window for Commander Edition owners starting September 14. The game ships in two tiers—a Standard Edition and a Commander Edition—both discounted 10% for pre‑orders. Players...
PlayStation Plus Prices Across The Board Are Up in A Rather Baffling Choice From Sony
Sony has raised PlayStation Plus subscription fees across all tiers for monthly and three‑month plans, adding $2 to the monthly price and $4 to the quarterly price, while leaving annual plans unchanged. The increase arrives alongside recent price hikes for...
OPUS: Prism Peak Coming to PS5 in 2026
Japanese publisher Shueisha Games and indie studio SIGONO announced that their narrative adventure OPUS: Prism Peak will launch on PlayStation 5 in 2026. The title, which debuted on Nintendo Switch 2, Switch, and PC on April 16, will be showcased at the BitSummit...
Square Enix Reveals New Details About The Adventures of Elliot's Earliest Era
Square Enix and Team Asano have detailed the earliest era of The Adventures of Elliot: The Millennium Tales, revealing a prehistoric world where humans coexist with the newly introduced Myū, a cat‑ear hybrid that teaches magic. The era, dubbed the...
Nexon's 'FC Online' To Send South Korean Representatives to Global Esports Tournament 'FC Pro Masters 2026'
South Korean esports publisher Nexon announced that its top FC Online clubs, GEN CITY and T1, will represent the country at the FC Pro Masters 2026 tournament in Shanghai from May 28‑31. The event features eight teams from South Korea, China,...
Architect to Reveal 'Major Global IP' Collaboration in Live Broadcast on the 22nd
DRIMAGE announced that the second "ARCHITALK" live broadcast will air on May 22 at 8:30 PM KST, featuring the first‑ever reveal of a massive collaboration with a mega‑hit global IP for its flagship MMORPG "Architect: Land of Exiles." The stream will be...
2026 Call of Duty to Be 'Modern Warfare'... Infinity Ward Confirms Development of New Title
Infinity Ward announced on May 22, 2026 that the next Call of Duty will be a new Modern Warfare entry slated for release in 2026. The studio used its X account to emphasize a return to the franchise’s high‑octane combat...
Mortal Kombat Director Teases Shaolin Monks Remaster
Mortal Kombat director Ed Boon reignited fan hopes for a Shaolin Monks revival by posting a Twitter poll asking whether the 2005 spin‑off or Mortal Kombat 9 should be remastered first. The poll, now at 21,355 votes, shows Shaolin Monks holding...
'Make Drama: MAD', A Chaotic RPG Featuring a Diverse Spectrum of Beautiful Girls'
WEMADE Connect’s new adult RPG Make Drama: MAD is slated for a June 2024 launch, following a closed beta that was halted and then re‑rated to Adults Only. The game blends a light, isekai‑style narrative with a diverse art direction contributed...
Bungie’s Future After Destiny Is Layoffs and No Destiny 3, Says Report
Bungie announced that Destiny 2’s Monument of Triumph, slated for next month, will be the game’s final update. The studio will follow the release with another round of layoffs and has no immediate plans to greenlight Destiny 3, pushing any sequel years...
40k XCOM-Like Chaos Gate – Daemonhunters Is Getting a Sequel and This Time We'll Get to Purge 'Seven Distinctive Enemy...
Warhammer 40,000: Chaos Gate – Deathwatch, the announced sequel to 2022's Daemonhunters, returns to turn‑based tactical combat with a focus on the elite Deathwatch Marines. The game promises battles across the Tyrian expanse against seven distinct enemy factions, expanding beyond...
Bungie Isn't Immediately Making Destiny 3, Is Planning Layoffs, Reports Bloomberg
Bungie announced that Destiny 2 will cease live‑service updates and that no Destiny 3 project is currently greenlit. The studio plans to shift resources to incubating new titles, including the Marathon shooter, while adding a casual PvE mode to Marathon. Bloomberg reports...
Warhammer Skulls Highlights: Dawn of War 4 Launch Date, Free Space Marine 2, Crossover Events, and Total War: Warhammer Reveals
Warhammer Skulls 2026 unveiled a September 17 launch for Warhammer 40,000 Dawn of War IV, with early access beginning September 14. The showcase also announced a Skitarii DLC for Darktide arriving June 23 and a free‑to‑play window for Space Marine 2 that ends on Tuesday. Cross‑platform...
Take-Two CEO Believes Kids Who Love Roblox Will Naturally Want To Play GTA When They Grow Up
Take‑Two’s CEO Strauss Zelnick told investors that today’s Roblox‑loving kids will naturally gravitate toward the company’s mature‑rated franchises, such as Grand Theft Auto, as they reach their teens. He cited data showing 83% of Gen Alpha spend at least an hour...
GTA VI Is on Time. Take-Two CEO Strauss Zelnick Isn’t Celebrating Yet
Take‑Two Interactive announced that Grand Theft Auto VI remains on schedule for a November 19, 2026 release, marking the first confirmed launch date for the flagship title. CEO Strauss Zelnick highlighted the company’s broader multi‑dimensional strategy, noting that mobile now...
GTA 6's Next Trailer Won't Arrive Until Summer, Take-Two Boss Says
Rockstar Games confirmed that the next Grand Theft Auto 6 trailer will not debut until the summer, with Take‑Two Interactive CEO Strauss Zelnick citing the June 21 solstice as the start of the marketing push. The campaign is expected to run through...
Grand Theft Auto 6 Publisher Is Confident Enough in Its Release Date to Brag About the Ungodly Amounts of Money...
Take‑Two Interactive confirmed that Rockstar’s Grand Theft Auto 6 will launch on November 19, 2026, keeping the date on track after two prior delays. The company’s FY2026 report highlighted $6.72 billion in revenue and raised FY2027 guidance to $8‑$8.2 billion, banking on GTA 6 as...
Judas And New BioShock Still MIA As Red Dead Redemption 2 Has Its Best Year Since Launch
Take‑Two Interactive’s latest earnings show a stellar year, driven by Red Dead Redemption 2’s best‑ever performance and a near‑$8 billion net‑booking outlook for FY 2027. The company reaffirmed GTA VI’s November 19, 2026 launch while confirming that two flagship titles—Judas and BioShock 4—remain TBA and won’t appear for at...
GTA 6 Will Launch Still On November 19, Marketing To Begin This Summer
Take‑Two Interactive reaffirmed that Rockstar’s highly anticipated Grand Theft Auto 6 will launch on November 19, 2026, with a full‑scale marketing push beginning this summer. CEO Strauss Zelnick told investors the title will drive a record‑breaking fiscal year, even as the company’s overall...
Black Panther's Full Movelist Revealed for Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls Ahead of New Demo
Arc System Works unveiled the complete Black Panther movelist ahead of the Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls demo debuting at Combo Breaker 2026. The showcase will let players test Shuri’s speed‑centric toolkit, including the new Bast’s Blessing dash and Divine Rite...
Everyone Can Relax, GTA 6 Isn’t Delayed, Still Releasing In November
Take‑Two Interactive’s Q4 FY2026 earnings call confirmed that Grand Theft Auto VI will launch on November 19, 2026 for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S, quashing recent delay rumors. CEO Strauss Zelnick emphasized the release date remains firm and that Rockstar will continue an...
No, GTA 6 Is Not Being Delayed to 2027, Earnings Call Shows
Take‑Two Interactive used its latest earnings call to squash circulating rumors that Grand Theft Auto VI would slip to February 2027. The company reaffirmed the previously announced launch date of November 19 2026, the third scheduled shift since the title was first slated for...
How To Unlock Every Achievement And Trophy In Coffee Talk Tokyo
Coffee Talk Tokyo, the narrative‑driven indie cafe simulator, offers a dense web of achievements and trophies that span basic actions, skill‑based challenges, and story‑specific endings. Players must perform tasks such as trashing drinks, mastering latte art, and serving correct orders...
Warhammer 40,000: Tacticus X Dawn of War IV Crossover Will Let You Rise with the Necrons
Warhammer 40,000: Tacticus is teaming with the upcoming Dawn of War IV in a month‑long crossover that runs from May 28 to June 27, 2026. The event introduces a Necron‑themed campaign against the Dark Angels, adds the playable Machine of War Canoptek Reanimator, and...
All 'Welcome to Japan' Playlist Challenges and Rewards in Forza Horizon 6
Microsoft’s Forza Horizon 6 launches the “Welcome to Japan” seasonal playlist on May 21, running through June 18. The event spans four weeks, each week offering a set of challenges—including weekly, daily, online, and series tasks—that reward in‑game credits, exclusive car horns, and...
Take-Two Reaffirms Grand Theft Auto VI’s Launch Date, Teases Dozens of Upcoming Games
Take‑Two Interactive reaffirmed that Rockstar Games’ Grand Theft Auto VI will launch on November 19, 2024, and highlighted a pipeline of roughly 30 upcoming titles spanning mobile, sports, and new intellectual properties. The company projects net bookings of $8 billion to $8.2 billion for...
PlayStation Trademarks "Break In" Prior To State Of Play
PlayStation confirmed a June 2 State of Play featuring Marvel’s Wolverine and new PS5 titles, and a trademark filing on May 20, 2026 reveals the working title “Break In.” The filing suggests the long‑rumored heist game Fairgames will be rebranded as Break In, tying into...
Exploring the Features of the SP-005 Glass Mousepad From WALLHACK Gaming Gear
WALLHACK Gaming Gear’s SP‑005 Glass Mousepad combines a tempered‑glass surface with an ergonomic contour to deliver low‑friction tracking, wrist support, and a non‑slip base. The glass top offers consistent, high‑speed cursor movement while the shape reduces strain during extended play....