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Faster, faster, until the thrill of speed overcomes the fear of death.

SpeedRunners 2 will launch on September 3, according to a new announcement from tinyBuild and Fair Play Labs. SpeedRunners 2: King of Speed will once again pit zippy little runners against each other in a fierce competition to see who is the fastest, the most agile, and the most cunning.

SpeedRunners 2 maintains the parkour style racing of the original game but now adds a campaign with boss battles,...

Soulslike extraction.

Mistfall Hunter is now available on Steam, PlayStation, and XBOX. Billed as a "dark-fantasy extraction ARPG," this game tasks players with fighting, looting, and escaping with your newfound treasures before dying to other combatants or the environment.

This one is brought to you by developer Bellring Games and publisher Skystone Games. The Standard Edition retails for $24.99, with some storefronts offering a limited-time 10% launch discount....

This release is bundled with the major Update 2.0 experience.

GSC Game World announced that S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Cost of Hope will release on August 20, 2026. This will be Stalker 2's first major expansion for Heart of Chornobyl, and the hope is to release on August 20th for PC and consoles.

On that same date, GSC Game World hopes to also release what they're calling "Update 2.0" for Stalker 2. This major update will upgrade Stalker 2 to a newer version of Unreal...

Testing out an airbase map.

This weekend, from July 24 to July 27, an open crossplay-enabled playtest will take place for Hell Let Loose: Vietnam. This playtest will be freely available to players on PlayStation 5, XBOX Series X|S, and Steam.

This specific test will take place on a new map not seen in previous tests. The Battle of Đắk Tô is "an attack on a key US airfield base and surrounding hilltop fortifications in the central highlands of South Vietnam."...

Four players. Co-op. But with Aliens.

Aliens: Fireteam Elite 2 is set to be released on August 25, 2026 for PlayStation 5, XBOX Series X|S, Epic, and Steam. Cold Iron Studios and Daybreak Game Company also shared new details about this upcoming co-op third-person survival shooter.

In Aliens: Fireteam Elite 2, four players will once again assume the roles of Colonial Marines in a fight for survival. As Xenomorphs stalk the corridors, it's up to you and your team to combine...

Two is better than one.

Tripwire Interactive launched their fourth big seasonal update for Killing Floor 3 and this is a big one for fans of the Gunslinger from Killing Floor 2. Today's update, titled "Operation: Shadow Hunter," brings back the fan-favorite Gunslinger perk, allowing characters to dual-wield a selection of pistols and gadgets.

Of course, a seasonal update wouldn't be complete if there wasn't even more new content to enjoy. To that end, Operation:...

"It paid for itself before the first day."

GSC Game World founder Sergiy Grygorovych shared that Stalker 2: Heart of Chornobyl already recuperated its entire development cost before it was even released. Grygorovych shared this fascinating peak behind the scenes of Stalker 2's development in a new interview with YouTuber OLDBoi.

In the interview, Grygorovych says that XBOX became interested in making the game an exclusive, timed or otherwise, after seeing how...

The actor says she needs to step back for both her mental and physical health.

Jennifer English, the actor who had roles in a couple of the world's biggest video games, has stepped down as the lead in the upcoming game, Tides of Annihilation.

English, who played Shadowheart in Baldur's Gate 3 and Maelle in Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, says that she will no longer play the role of Gwendolyn in Tides of Annihilation so that she may "properly look after [her] mental...

Surprisingly, the beta will be available for all platforms.

Activision and Infinity Ward announced the beta test dates for Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4. The early beta for those who pre-purchase will take place on August 21 - 25 for PlayStation 5, XBOX Series X|S, and PC. An open beta then kicks off on August 28, at which time all of the previous platforms plus those on the Switch 2 will be able to participate. The open beta will then end on September 1 for all platforms.
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I feel the need, the need for speed.

Battlefield Studios announced a new partnership with Paramount Games Studio on a special collaboration that brings Top Gun to Battlefield 6 and Battlefield REDSEC. This collaboration includes the addition of the F-18/Super Hornet and the F-14 Tomcat and is expected to arrive as a part of Battlefield 6 Season 4.

The collaboration will include some "fan-favorite characters from Top Gun," though perhaps without the biggest...

Easing into those PvE waters.

The remaining staff still employed at Bungie just shared new details on what fans can look forward to in Marathon's upcoming mid-Season 2 update. Fans of the extraction shooter will soon have access to Marathon's Vault Breaker PvE mode when the Season 2 mid-season update goes live on July 21. This PvE mode will only be playable until August 4.

This two-week long period will allow for Bungie to collect feedback about the game mode for players....

Let's take bets now on if the video will embed or not.

A new developer diary video for Clive Barker's Hellraiser: Revival came out today. This new video features the legendary Doug Bradley, known for his portrayal of Pinhead, and the development team taking a new deep dive on this upcoming survival-horror action title. The video focuses on some of the "disturbing enemies and themes you'll face on your journey."

Clive Barker's Hellraiser: Revival is out on October...

Four. Player. Co-op. Horror.

A new four-player co-op horror game from Nacon and ACE Team is now available on PC and consoles. The Mound: Omen of Cthulhu places you in the worn footwear of an explorers during the Conquistador era, venturing forth into an uncharted continent.

Players are on the hunt for a legendary city that is "rumored to hold unimaginable riches." Standing in your way will be "unnamable, hostile creatures and unexplained phenomena."...

Bring back pilotable carriers and destroyers!

Battlefield Studios released a new trailer today for the naval warfare that awaits you in Battlefield 6 Season 4. The arrival of Naval Warfare kicks off with the July 21 release of Season 4 and the "biggest battlefield" to ever appear in a Battlefield game.

Players will deploy to Tsuru Reef, a battlefield that features "sprawling islands, dynamic waves, boats, jets, helicopters, and ground vehicles." The...

A bunch of new content awaits you.

Season 7 for The Outlast Trials is now live, delivering players a variety of new content for players. The update will give players access to the Prison Farm environment as part of the season's new Trial, Locksock the Warden. A familiar face has a new, more prominent role alongside new challenges, a community event, customization features, and a rework of both Escalation and Invasion.

The new update is dubbed Project Boneyard. Players...