Forza Horizon 6’s PS5 Delay Is Getting Harder To Defend
Forza Horizon 6 has officially gone gold, launching on Xbox Series X/S and PC while its PlayStation 5 version is delayed. The game has already sold 500,000 copies on Steam and boasts a wishlist likely exceeding 2.6 million, positioning it among the platform’s top revenue titles. Its massive new map—Tokyo, five times larger than any previous city—drives high expectations for Game Pass uptake. Microsoft appears to prioritize a polished, revenue‑driven rollout over a simultaneous PS5 launch.
Granblue Fantasy: Relink – Endless Ragnarok Has Bosses Gallanza and Maglielle as Playable Characters
Cygames revealed that the upcoming Endless Ragnarok DLC for Granblue Fantasy: Relink will introduce two former bosses, Gallanza and Maglielle, as playable party members. Gallanza brings spear‑based crowd‑control melee, while Maglielle offers ranged support and synergy with existing characters Beatrix...
Sony Aims to “Improve the Performance” Of Marathon by Focusing on Content, Player Acquisition
Sony acknowledged a $560 million loss tied to its Bungie acquisition but reaffirmed commitment to the extraction shooter Marathon, which has earned a Metacritic score of 82 and over 90% positive Steam reviews. CFO Lin Tao highlighted strong retention and an...
Directive 8020 – 15 Things We’ve Learned So Far
Supermassive Games' upcoming title Directive 8020, the latest entry in The Dark Pictures Anthology, pivots from cinematic QTE-driven horror to real-time survival gameplay. Set on a distant planet where a crew of astronauts must secure humanity’s survival, the game introduces...
007: First Light – 15 Details That Have Us Excited
IO Interactive launches *007: First Light*, a pre‑Bond origin game that shifts focus from the seasoned assassin of *Hitman* to a youthful James Bond learning the trade. The title blends stealth, combat and improvisation across four core pillars—Spycraft, Instinct, Gadgets and...
Grand Theft Auto 6 “Was Expensive”, Says Take-Two CEO, as Analysts Estimate Up to $1.5 Billion Cost
Take‑Two Interactive’s CEO Strauss Zelnick confirmed that Rockstar’s Grand Theft Auto 6 was “expensive,” with analysts estimating a development budget between $1 billion and $1.5 billion. UK public records hint the payroll alone may exceed $2 billion, though the figure is unverified by the...
Grand Theft Auto 6 Is Coming to Consoles Before PC to Serve “Core Audience” First, Says Take-Two CEO
Take‑Two Interactive CEO Strauss Zelnick confirmed that Grand Theft Auto 6 will debut on PlayStation and Xbox consoles on November 19, with a PC version arriving later. He emphasized the decision reflects Rockstar’s long‑standing focus on the “core audience” of console gamers,...
Alien: Rogue Incursion Developer Survios Allegedly Lays Off Most of Its Developers
Survios, the VR studio behind *Alien: Rogue Incursion*, reportedly laid off the majority of its development staff, effectively shuttering the company. The layoffs were confirmed by several senior developers on LinkedIn, who described the move as sudden and indicative of...
The Blood of Dawnwalker Makes It “Absolutely Possible” To Skip Everything “If You’re Skilled Enough”
Rebel Wolves’ upcoming title *The Blood of Dawnwalker* is a Witcher‑engine open‑world adventure that promises roughly 50 hours of main story content. Lead quest designer Rafał Jankowski revealed players can skip the bulk of the narrative after the prologue and head...
Marathon’s Story Has a Plan “Over The Next Few Years”, But Bungie Wants Players to “Help Shape It”
Bungie's new extraction shooter Marathon logged roughly 2.2 million players in its launch month, but its 24‑hour Steam peak of 16,258 concurrent users was modest for a flagship title. Creative director Julia Nardin says the studio has a multi‑year narrative plan...
Assassin’s Creed Invictus Could Be Delayed Out of 2026 or Cancelled After “Really Awful” Playtests
Ubisoft's long‑awaited Assassin’s Creed Invictus, a multiplayer‑focused spin‑off, received scathing internal playtest feedback in late April, described as “really awful.” The development team’s negative reaction raises the likelihood of a delay beyond the planned 2026 year‑end launch, or even cancellation....
Subnautica 2 Team Says Krafton Is Co-Publishing, “Still Very Much Helping” With the Game’s Launch
Subnautica 2 will enter early access on May 14 for Xbox Series X/S, PC and Game Pass, priced at $30. After a legal dispute, Unknown Worlds clarified that Krafton remains a co‑publisher, despite the Steam page temporarily omitting the name. Krafton will continue handling...
Control Resonant Features Multiple Factions and “Way More Creatures” To Fight, Including a Bus
Remedy’s upcoming sequel *Control Resonant* moves the action from the Oldest House to a twisted Manhattan, turning the city into a battleground for several competing factions. The game promises a dramatically larger enemy roster, including unconventional foes such as a...
Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Resynced’s Map Is “A Little More Dense” With New Islands and Locations
Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Resynced keeps the Caribbean at 16 × 16 km but packs it tighter with new islands and hidden locations. The update adds three recruitable officers who unlock naval combat abilities after completing trust‑building quests. A new compass UI replaces...
Metro 2039 Has Been Wishlisted 1 Million Times
4A Games announced that Metro 2039 has been added to one million wishlists just weeks after its reveal, marking the fastest milestone for the franchise. The game is the first mainline entry since 2019’s Metro Exodus and will launch this...
Total War: Warhammer 40,000’s Hive Waste World, Battle Maps Showcased in Livestream
Creative Assembly unveiled new details for Total War: Warhammer 40,000 in a recent livestream, presenting the first in‑game view of a hive waste world. The title will feature four biomes—arid, temperate, ice, waste—and a range of planetary civilizations from frontier...
Marathon’s Lack of Marketing by Sony Indicates Lack of Faith, Says Former Square Enix Exec
Bungie's PvPvE shooter Marathon has sold roughly 1.2 million copies and generated about $55 million in gross revenue, but its PS5 performance lags behind Steam and Xbox. Former Square Enix exec Jacob Navok highlighted a 2,000‑player drop in peak concurrent users, blaming...
Final Fantasy 7 Remake Trilogy Won’t Bring Large Changes to Story, Says Director
Square Enix director Naoki Hamaguchi confirmed that Final Fantasy VII Rebirth, the third installment of the remake trilogy, will not overhaul the original story. While the narrative remains intact, the team is tweaking scene order and timing to match the dramatically higher...
Assetto Corsa Rally Gets More 1990s Cars, Extends Dynamic Snow System to More Stages
Supernova Games Studios released Assetto Corsa Rally update 0.4, introducing two iconic 1990s rally cars—the Peugeot 306 Maxi Kit Car and the Subaru Impreza S3 Group A—plus snowy weather for the Alsace and Wales stages. The patch adds three new event...
The Blood of Dawnwalker PC Specifications Revealed, RTX 5090 Required for Ultra 4K/60 FPS
Rebel Wolves announced that The Blood of Dawnwalker will launch on September 3, 2026 and disclosed its PC hardware requirements. The game mandates 16 GB RAM, a 60 GB SSD and a range of CPUs and GPUs depending on resolution and settings. Ultra 4K/60 FPS...
Watch Dogs Movie Actor Says Script “Tears Apart This World We Live in Today”
Actor Tom Blyth opened up about the long‑rumored Watch Dogs film, saying the screenplay “tears apart this world we live in today” by spotlighting mass surveillance and tech dependence. Production wrapped in September 2024 after a July shoot, with Christie...
Metal Gear Solid Voice Actor Doesn’t Understand “All Of” The Story
Voice actor David Hayter, who voiced Solid Snake from the original 1998 Metal Gear Solid through 2010’s Peace Walker, admitted he still doesn’t fully grasp the franchise’s labyrinthine plot, often asking developers for line meanings during recording. He praised the...
Star Wars: Galactic Racer Release Date Accidentally Revealed on Steam, Out on October 6th
Fuse Games' upcoming title Star Wars: Galactic Racer had its release date unintentionally exposed on Steam, showing an October 6, 2026 launch. The same listing also revealed the Deluxe Edition’s contents, such as exclusive Repulsorcraft, custom banners, and a steelbook‑wrapped physical edition....
PS5, PS5 Pro and PS5 Portal Prices Are Going Up in Southeast Asian Markets
Sony announced price increases for its PS5, PS5 Pro and PlayStation Portal in Southeast Asia effective May 1. In Singapore the PS5 now costs SGD 849 (≈$620), Malaysia MYR 2,799 (≈$620) and Thailand THB 20,990 (≈$590); the Pro model is priced similarly, while the Philippines and...
New Star Fox Title Launching in June, But April Reveal Is Up in the Air – Rumor
Rumors from insider NateTheHate suggest Nintendo is developing a classic‑style Star Fox game slated for a June launch, with the originally expected April reveal possibly delayed. The delay could reflect a marketing pivot, positioning the title for announcement during the...
Fairgame$ Fails to Impress in Latest Pre-Alpha Playtest – Rumor
Haven Studios’ first‑person extraction shooter Fairgame$ stumbled in its latest pre‑alpha playtest, with the Cargo Heist mode drawing strong criticism. Players flagged clunky movement, unbalanced classes and uninspired NPCs on a mansion map that featured wall‑running and grappling. The negative...
Xbox CEO Will Take “Data and Strategic Driven” Approach to Exclusivity, Won’t Commit to Time Frame
Microsoft rebranded its gaming division as Xbox and announced that CEO Asha Sharma and CCO Matt Booty will take a data‑driven, strategic approach to future exclusivity, without committing to a specific timeline. Sharma said decisions will be based on long‑term...
Windrose Early Access Review – A Pirate’s Life for Me
Windrose, Kraken Express's first title, shifted from a free‑to‑play MMO concept to an early‑access survival pirate hybrid. The game leans heavily on survival mechanics—food, crafting, base building—while offering pirate‑themed sailing and ship combat as secondary features. Reviewers note impressive visuals...
Samson Is Coming to PS5 and Xbox Series X/S in September After “So-So” PC Launch
Liquid Swords founder Christofer Sundberg announced that the open‑world action game Samson will launch on PS5 and Xbox Series X/S in September, two months ahead of GTA 6. The PC version suffered a buggy debut, but weekly patches are improving stability...
Where Winds Meet’s Hexi Expansion Launches Its Final Chapter, Qinchuan, on April 29th
The free Hexi Expansion for the MMORPG *Where Winds Meet* reaches its climax with the final chapter, Qinchuan, launching on April 29 (Pacific Time). The update adds nearly 20 new sub‑regions, fresh bosses, and the counter‑oriented Heng Blade weapon introduced...
Project Helix’s AMD GPU Features Zero Customization by Microsoft – Rumor
Industry insider KeplerL2 claims Microsoft’s upcoming Project Helix console will ship with an off‑the‑shelf AMD GPU that receives zero custom modifications. The GPU, based on AMD’s RDNA 5 architecture, will support Neural Arrays and deliver roughly 3,000 TOPS of AI throughput dedicated...
Game Pass Might Get “Pick Your Own Plan” Options – Rumor
Microsoft recently cut prices on all Xbox Game Pass tiers and is now rumored to introduce a flexible, "pick your own plan" model. Codenames Duet and Triton suggest users could mix and match benefits such as cloud gaming, early‑access titles,...
Pragmata Guide – How To Farm Lunafilment And All 30 Pure Lunum Locations
Pragmata’s economy hinges on two core resources: abundant Lunafilament and the finite Pure Lunum, both required to unlock weapons, mods, and hacking nodes. The guide outlines a repeatable Shelter‑loop method for mass‑collecting Lunafilament and reveals a trigger‑based respawn trick for...
Diablo IV: Lord of Hatred DLC – Everything You Need to Know
Diablo IV’s Lord of Hatred DLC launches April 28, adding the new Skovos region, Paladin and Warlock classes, and sweeping itemisation and progression overhauls. All buyers receive the Vessel of Hatred expansion, while universal updates introduce a loot filter, skill‑tree...
Project Helix Speculation Sparked by Hideo Kojima Posing for a Photo at Xbox Offices
Hideo Kojima posted a photo from the Xbox offices alongside new Gaming CEO Asha Sharma and Xbox chief content officer Matt Booty, holding a box labeled “Xbox for Kojima.” The image has ignited speculation that Kojima Productions may be involved...
Ghost of Yōtei: Legends Update Finally Adds Raid Matchmaking and Hell Mode Difficulty for Its Bosses
Sucker Punch rolled out Patch 1.601 for Ghost of Yōtei: Legends, introducing matchmaking for raid missions and a new Hell Mode difficulty for the Lord Saito and Dragon bosses. The update also adds a “skip to boss” option, a Gear Retirement prestige feature,...
Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Resynced Worldwide Reveal Announced for April 23rd
Ubisoft confirmed the upcoming Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Resynced and scheduled a worldwide reveal stream for April 23 at 9 AM PDT. The remake, based on the 2013 classic, has been delayed beyond its rumored November 2025 launch after a leadership reshuffle placed...
Pragmata Guide – All 40 Mods And How To Get Them
The new Pragmata guide catalogs every one of the 40 slottable mods available across the game’s sectors, blocks, and Cabin’s Stamp Club boards. Each mod grants distinct combat, hacking or survivability bonuses, from a 20% attack boost when HP is...
Halo: Campaign Evolved Rated in South Korea, Further Fueling Release Date Announcement Rumors
Halo: Campaign Evolved has received a Mature (M) rating from South Korea’s Game Rating and Administration Committee, confirming its upcoming release. The game is rumored to launch on July 28, with early access starting July 23, positioning it a month...
Pragmata Debuts to “Overwhelmingly Positive” Steam Rating and Nearly 57,000 Peak Players
Capcom’s new IP Pragmata launched to an “Overwhelmingly Positive” rating on Steam, with 97% of 1,042 user reviews recommending the game. The title peaked at 56,905 concurrent players, outpacing recent releases like Monster Hunter Stories 3 and Resident Evil 7. While modest...
Gears of War: E-Day Developer Is “Righting the Ship” For the Franchise, Says Former Designer
The Coalition is gearing up for Gears of War: E‑Day, a 2026‑window title that marks the franchise’s first release on PlayStation 5 and PC. Former lead designer Cliff Bleszinski praised the studio’s decision to bring back the Locust as the...
Fairgame$ Is Getting an Extraction Shooter Mode – Rumor
A new rumor suggests Haven Studios’ multiplayer heist shooter *Fairgame$* will feature a dedicated extraction‑shooter mode called Cargo Heist. The mode tasks players with finding vault codes, breaching safes, looting cash to upgrade skills, and reaching an extraction point while fending...
Battlefield 6 Adds Naval Warfare, Wake Island, a Server Browser, and Map Reworks in 2026
Battlefield 6’s 2026 roadmap rolls out a series of major updates, starting with Season 3’s Railway to Golmud, the franchise’s largest map. Season 4 adds naval warfare on the new Tsuru Reefs map and revives Wake Island with operational carriers. The update also...
Pragmata’s, Resident Evil Requiem’s RE Engine Path Tracing Integration Explained in Hour-Long Video
Capcom and Nvidia unveiled an hour‑long GDC presentation detailing how they integrated real‑time path tracing into the RE Engine for Resident Evil Requiem and the upcoming Pragmata. The feature, built over 18 months by Capcom engineers Kenta Nakamoto and Kosuke...
Next God of War Could Feature Chinese and Japanese Mythological Elements – Rumor
Rumors suggest the next God of War title will move beyond Norse lore, introducing Chinese and Japanese mythological elements alongside previously reported Mayan influences. The game may center on Faye, Kratos’ wife, and feature characters such as the Norse god...
The Last of Us Online’s Cancellation Was a Good Decision, Says Xbox Founding Member
Microsoft Game Studios co‑founder Laura Fryer defended the cancellation of The Last of Us Online, calling it a prudent move that avoided the sunk‑cost trap. She highlighted the seven‑year development stretch and the lack of early planning for a live‑service...
007 First Light Spoiler-Heavy Footage Leaked by Indonesian Ratings Board
The Indonesian Game Rating System accidentally released a spoiler‑heavy video of IO Interactive’s upcoming James Bond title *007 First Light*, revealing the game’s ending and key plot beats. The leak also exposed footage from Bandai Namco’s *Echoes of Aincrad* and...
Pragmata’s Combat May Be Its Biggest Surprise Yet
Pragmata introduces a dual‑character combat system that pairs the armoured spacefarer Hugh’s firepower with Diana’s grid‑based hacking. The game discards traditional freeze‑frame mechanics, forcing players to lock, hack, expose weak points, and fire in real time. Hacking nodes act as...
Crimson Desert Patch Adds New Skills, Intel Arc GPU Support, Weapon Display Feature, and More
Pearl Abyss released Patch 1.03.00 for Crimson Desert, adding a weapon‑display toggle, new combat skills for Damiane and Oongka, and expanded farm and ranch zones in the Pailune camp. The update also improves Abyss Nexuses, streamlines puzzle interactions, and introduces...
Code Vein 2’s Patch 1.0.7 Brings Performance Fixes, Balancing Changes, and More
Bandai Namco released Code Vein 2 patch 1.0.7, delivering extensive performance optimizations that lower processing loads for collision, enemy spawning, partner outfits, and visual effects across all platforms. The update introduces a new difficulty toggle for replay runs, increasing enemy strength while...