Persona 6, Kingdom Hearts 4, Fable, Penis Bird... All the heavy hitters are here!
In the early hours on Wednesday, August 9, a huge leak brought about by the Steam API spilled the beans on over 125 games. These titles had their achievement lists freely available for anybody with an internet connection to browse.
The situation becomes particularly intriguing when it is revealed that many of the titles mentioned in the leak had not yet been publicly announced. Even more...
Today, Microsoft is laying off 2.1% of its workforce. This equates to 4,800 people that are being let go. The company's XBOX division is cutting about 20% of its entire workforce. All of this is being done in an effort to cut costs due to rising prices and expenses brought about by artificial intelligence (AI).
Starting January 2028, Sony will no longer produce physical discs for new PlayStation game releases. All games released in January 2028 and after will be available only through digital stores such as the PlayStation Store.
Sony attempts to justify this move by claiming it's a "natural direction" in order to "adapt to consumer trends as the general preference for digital media significantly outpaces physical discs."...
Rockstar Games and Take-Two Interactive Software sure set the gaming news world on fire today with word that Grand Theft Auto 6 will retail at a minimum of $80. Not only will there be the base $79.99 edition for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S, but there will also be a Grand Theft Auto 6: Ultimate Edition for $99.99 that adds in exclusive content.
Right out of the gate, we are told that Grand Theft Auto 6 will be single-player only. Well, at...
The cybersecurity company Kaspersky has issued a warning about malware being spread through Steam Workshop files for Wallpaper Engine. Malware, hidden through user uploaded wallpaper packages, can lead to issues such as hijacked Steam accounts, the installation of backdoors to a user's PC, or even hidden crypto mining processes.
Wallpaper Engine includes support for various wallpaper formats: Static images, video, interactive...
Bungie is calling it quits on Destiny 2. The Sony owned Marathon developer announced the final live-service content update for Destiny 2. Today's announcement was a long time coming and one that most fans saw the writing on the wall for months ago.
That final content update for Destiny 2, Monument of Triumph, takes place on June 9, 2026. Bungie says that they will begin a "new journey as a studio" on that date with includes working on their...
Road Kings is a "next-gen truck simulation game" that is coming from Saber Interactive and Focus Entertainment. You will take control of 40-tons on wheels as you deliver goods across the southern United States.
Road Kings is out in 2026 for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and Steam. ...
The highest tier of streaming is now on the second most powerful GPU.
This week, Nvidia announced that they are bringing their Blackwell architecture to their GeForce NOW cloud streaming platform. The RTX 5080 will replace the RTX 4080 cards that previously powered the top tier of GeForce NOW subscriptions, with the upgrade planned to take place in September.
This now means that those in the top tier of NOW subscribers will get access to DLSS 4 tech with multi-frame...
Mafia: The Old Country to Get Open World 'Free Ride' Mode
Like the existing Exploration mode, but better.
If you've wanted to scope out the Sicilian countryside in Mafia: The Old Country but find the existing Exploration mode a bit lacking, you are in luck. Hangar 13 says that a new "Free Ride" mode will be coming to the game "in the coming months." This mode will add in "some new activities and gameplay" and it will be free to everyone when it releases.
Elder Scrolls Online Feast of Shadows Dungeon Pack and Update 47 Released
Elegant solution, 47.
Update 47 for The Elder Scrolls Online is now available on PC and Mac. This update, Feast of Shadows, includes a new dungeon pack and some other content. It is included in ESO's 2025 Content Pass.
This Feast of Shadows dungeon pass brings two new four-player dungeons: Black Gem Foundry and Naj-Caldeesh. Both dungeons add new lore elements, new bosses, and a variety of in-game rewards.
This update and the dungeon pass will hit Xbox and...
Massive Battlefield 2042 Update Includes Iwo Jima, A10 Warthog, Weapons, Free Battlepass, and Battlefield 6 Unlocks
Going out with a bang.
Following the conclusion of this past weekend's Battlefield 6 open beta, the mad lads at Electronic Arts and Battlefield Studios released a massive surprise update for Battlefield 2042. This update includes new weapons, planes, a free 60-tier Battlepass, unlocks for Battlefield 6, and the return of Iwo Jima albeit reimagined.
Battlefield 6 UnlocksThe highlight feature for this update is the new Road to Battlefield 6 event. This event includes the free 60-tier Bat...
This Indie horror title is a little over a week away.
A new Indie horror title, Caput Mortum, is almost here. The release date, as set by Black Lantern Collective and WildArts Games, is August 27, 2025. This one will be released for PC via Steam.
Caput Mortum is designed as an "old-school dungeon crawling" title that oozes atmosphere. The game takes place in 16th-century France. It is here where you will find that an abandoned alchemist's tower hides "an...
A "reworked" release of OFF is coming to Steam and Switch today from Fangamer and Mortis Ghost. This release is said to stay true to the original vision, but does include new bosses from designer Mortis.
The digital versions are out now on Switch and Steam with a physical release coming for the Switch in Q1 2026. The MSRP is $14.99 but there is a week-long launch discount at 15% off.
Today, Yogscast Games and Terahard Studios released Monster Mop Up, a so-called cozy cleaning sandbox that combines power washing vibes with some "ghostbusting action." Play alone or with up to five additional friends in co-op as you look to contain and clean up after cuddly monsters called Ragamuffins across a variety of environments.
For the next two weeks there is a 35% launch discount of the game, which...
EA Sports Madden NFL 26 has officially been released. Electronic Arts calls it "the most explosive, authentic, and immersive football experience in franchise history." Which is, of course, something that they would say. What, did you expect them to say that it's "more of the same?"
Madden NFL 26 touts new "QB and Coach DNA for player-specific traits, signature playstyles, and adaptive strategy." There are also things like...
Saber Interactive, along with Universal Products & Experiences, just released a new video going behind the scenes on the making of Jurassic Park: Survival. This is an upcoming single-player action-adventure game in development for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC.
The events of Jurassic Park: Survival take place following the events of the original 1993 Jurassic Park film. It's an all-new story that takes place on Isla Nublar. Since it's...
The second Battlefield 6 open beta weekend is now live. This weekend is open to everyone, just like the second half of last weekend's beta. Battlefield Studios did make a few changes for this weekend's test and they shared what those changes are in a blog post that went up last night.
First off, the team made some adjustments to playlists. This weekend will feature "more variety and choice" with playlists rotating between multiple...
R-Type Delta HD Boosted Returns for a New Generation
Will also be playable at gamescom and PAX West.
On November 20, 2025, the classic shoot-em-up will return for an entirely fresh generation of gamers. Alright, older generations can also purchase and play this as well if they want.
R-Type Delta HD Boosted will be released on November 20th for PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox, Switch, and PC. If you cannot wait until November, you'll be able to get some hands on play with the game at both gamescom and PAX West 2025....
PayPal Usage Blocked on Steam in All But Six Currencies
Alternatives are being looked into.
Purchasing items on Steam over the past month has been a bit hit or miss if you've tried to use PayPal. Valve has now shared a bit of information as to why PayPal has been a real pain in the ass to use through Steam recently.
According to Valve's support page, the "acquiring bank for payment transactions in certain currencies" had immediately terminated the processing of any transactions related to Steam. This began in early...
PUBG to End Support for Last-Gen Consoles in Nvoember
Farewell PlayStation 4 and Xbox One.
Starting on November 13, 2025, the PUBG teams will stop supporting the PlayStation 4 and Xbox One versions of the battle royale. The teams will instead focus on only the current-gen versions of the game on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S.
As part of today's announcement, the teams say that this "is a necessary step" that will give players on current consoles "more stable gameplay" and more seamless experiences...
New Nvidia GPU Driver 580.97; DLSS 4 Support for Hellblade 2 Enhanced and GTA 5 Enhanced
The driver update is a rather minor one.
Nvidia released a new driver update today, 580.97, for their PC GPUs. Coming rather quickly on the heels of the 580.88 driver that came out, this new driver update actually includes no fixes for any specific games. It does, however offer support for DLSS 4 in games like Senua's Saga: Hellblade 2 Enhanced and Grand Theft Auto 5 Enhanced.
The DLSS 4 support in these games also includes Multi Frame Generation support for those with...
Was 2025 a big year for game completions for you, or were you more of a "stick to one never-ending, live-service game for the entire year" sort of player?
For this, you can take whatever definition you want as a game "completion." Beat the main story? Earned 100% of the game's achievements? Or simply played enough that you're satisfied with what you accomplished and have no plans to return any time...
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