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State of Unreal 2026 Unveils Engine 6 and $1 Billion Developer Payout
Luna Abyss team laid off less than a month after launch
Naoki Hamaguchi says Final Fantasy 7 Revelation's subtitle is not a secret 'Resolve' clue
Xbox is reportedly considering closing South of Midnight studio, Compulsion Games, with Double Fine and Ninja Theory also allegedly at risk
Blizzard sues private World of Warcraft server for large-scale IP infringement
Croakwood cosy townbuilder
Muramasa Revenant Blades PC 2027
Zlin City: Arch Moderna Turns City Building Into a Handmade Diorama
Forza Horizon 6 PC players urged to check their Microsoft Gaming Services version
Nintendo tightens Switch 2 purchase rules in Japan to slow scalpers
Frontier reveal new Planet game with a change of setting
Starseeker: Astroneer Expeditions blasts off into early access today, with a full planet ready for you to explore
Ahead of its 1.0 launch, RuneScape: Dragonwilds fits in one more, scorching hot update later this month
X4: Foundations' Empire update, out now, delivers the space sim's biggest bout of battle balancing yet, plus RTS-style ordering and ship showrooms for showoffs
Microsoft confirms supply of AI tech to Israeli military in Gaza
1666: Amsterdam review - wonky witch fable sets expectations for Assassin's Creed Hexe
Guild Wars 3 will look back to Tyria's abandoned gods
Ninja Theory cancels Project Mara to focus its team
Sand: Raiders delayed after server stress test goes wrong
Xbox explains new exclusives policy: players 'can expect a reliable pipeline' of exclusive titles
Roblox partners with SuperAwesome to bring 'brand safe advertising' to under-13s
Duskers 2.0 Takes the Next Step
Carcass Clad Takes the Next Step
Resident Evil: Code Veronica Gets a First-Person Remake
The Sinking City 2 Release Date Announced
The Alters: Last Variable DLC Adds a 20-Hour Campaign
Star Trek: Shadow Frontier Sends Bloober Team Into Sci-Fi Horror
Final Fantasy 7 Revelation announced as trilogy conclusion for PC in 2027
Lexispell Turns Balatro's Tension Into a Word Game Without the Gambling Hook
The new word roguelike keeps the deckbuilding pressure while moving the fun away from poker and wagers.
Indie Hits Are Starting To Launch Like AAA Games, And Studios Need A Plan
GamesIndustry.biz''s launch-readiness piece is a useful warning for small teams: success can break a studio if the plan arrives too late.
Elden Ring: Tarnished Edition Gets an August 28 Switch 2 Date, With the Tarnished Pack Coming Elsewhere
Ace Combat 8 Hands-On Shows Project Aces Leaning Into Pressure, Propaganda, and High-G Drama
Double Fine Productions Unionizes with Communications Workers of America
Tekken 8 Director Kohei Ikeda Leaves Bandai Namco After 20 Years
5 most anticipated Xbox games to play in June
Helldivers 2 Gets Major Performance Patch With Mixed Results
Fandom and GameSpot owner moves to buy Balatro publisher Playstack
Heroes of Might and Magic: Olden Era update roadmap reveals roguelike mode, Thieves Guild, underworld
Arc Raiders wins Nordic Game of the Year at the Nordic Game Awards
Nintendo FY sales soar 98.6% to $14.6bn following launch of Switch 2
Ultima Underworld Unity Remake Shows Why Classic RPG Preservation Matters
Paralives Early Access Launch - After Seven Years of Development
Report: Bungie planning significant layoffs as Destiny 2 development ends
Sony shuts down another live-service game after 5 years
Grave Seasons blends cozy farming sim with psychological horror for summer 2026 release
Last Flag Studio Cuts Staff After Shooter Struggles to Find an Audience
Destiny 2 Content Updates Ending
Returnal director Harry Krueger launches Cosmic Division with a gameplay-first focus
BioWare veterans form Studio Reset around sustainable game development
Quantic Dream cancels Spellcasters Chronicles, begins internal reorganization
PvE-Only Mode Coming to Marathon as Bungie Plans Seasons 3-5
Subnautica 2's no-killing design philosophy sparks player debate
Civilization 7's 'Test of Time' update launches May 19 with major reworks
Mixtape's perpetual music licenses make a preservation promise
EVE Online's Cradle of War tries to welcome new pilots before the war starts
The June expansion adds safer starter space, faction campaigns, new ships, achievements, and titles.
Final Fantasy 11's new free trial removes the timer, not the limits
Square Enix is making the long-running MMO easier to sample for its 24th anniversary.
California's Stop Killing Games bill clears a key committee step
AB 1921 still has more votes ahead, but the preservation debate keeps moving forward.
Assassin's Creed Black Flag real-world treasure hunt is on the way with a staggering prize
Arc Raiders team ends monthly updates — here's what that means
Most Anticipated Video Games of 2026
Upcoming Video Game Releases for May 2026: What to Watch Before You Buy
Best Games of 2026 So Far: A Midyear Check-In for Players and Families
Comprehensive Guide to Video Game Releases Coming in May 2026
Valve commits to restocking Steam Controller after unexpected sellout
Pikmin Bloom's Game Pak Decor Event Turns Nintendo Nostalgia Into a May Walk
GameStop’s eBay Bid Is Real — But It Raises More Questions Than Answers
Electronic Arts Acquires Faith Games Studio for $45M
Blue Prince Receives Major Update and DLC Announcement
Yoshi and the Mysterious Book Gives Switch 2 Families an Early Win
Nintendo's May 21 Switch 2 exclusive offers gentle creature discovery, parent-friendly play, and a lower $59.99 digital price
007 First Light Delay Puts Bond's Origin Story in May
IO Interactive's Bond origin game now arrives May 27, giving families more time to weigh stealth action, espionage themes, and early-access bonuses
Forza Horizon 6 Sets Its Biggest Festival in Japan
Playground Games is building its largest Horizon map around Japan, with Game Pass access, a later PS5 release, and family-friendly racing appeal
Pragmata: Capcom's Original Sci-Fi IP Earns Early GOTY Buzz
Capcom's long-awaited action puzzle shooter combines inventive hack-and-shoot mechanics with a heartfelt found-family narrative across multiple platforms
Saros Launches on PS5: Housemarque's Most Approachable Roguelike Yet
Housemarque's spiritual successor to Returnal refines the bullet-hell formula with permanent progression and a haunting narrative on planet Carcosa
Warhorse Studios Rumored to Develop Massive Open-World Lord of the Rings RPG
Kingdom Come: Deliverance developer reportedly working on $100M LOTR RPG with faith-friendly themes
Borderlands 4's Weekly Reset Model Keeps the Endgame Fresh
The April 23 update rotated bosses, missions, and vendors as part of a live-service cadence that respects your time
Masters of Albion: Peter Molyneux Returns to God Games
The legendary designer's latest blends creation, management, and adventure, but early access players are split on whether it delivers
MOUSE: P.I. For Hire Launches as a Standout Noir Shooter
Fumi Games delivers a 1930s rubber-hose animated shooter where a private investigator trades wit for bullets
Outbound: Cozy Survival Meets Van-Life on PC and Consoles Today
Squid Studio's cooperative survival game trades combat for exploration, renewable energy, and road-trip vibes
Nintendo Faces Class Action Over Tariff Refunds from U.S. Gamers
Two consumers sued Nintendo of America, demanding tariff refunds for customers who paid inflated Switch 2 prices
Pragmata Sells 1 Million Copies in Two Days, Signals Strong Single-Player Market
Capcom's sci-fi action title Pragmata sells one million copies in 48 hours, defying industry expectations and proving premium single-player games still command the market.
Vampire Crawlers Launches Day One on Xbox Game Pass
Vampire Crawlers from Poncle launches day one on Xbox Game Pass, blending auto-battling roguelite action with cooperative dungeon crawling and deep character progression.
Splatoon Raiders Gets July 23 Release Date on Nintendo Switch 2
Nintendo confirms Splatoon Raiders launches exclusively for Switch 2 on July 23, 2026, featuring cooperative PvE campaigns, dedicated servers, and a bold new direction for the franchise.
Warhorse Studios Fires Translator, Switches to AI
Kingdom Come II's English editor says he was fired for AI, sparking debate over automation in game localization
Pragmata Launches to Strong Reviews — Capcom's Third Hit of 2026
Capcom's sci-fi shooter earned an 86 Metacritic score by rethinking the corridor-shooter formula from the ground up
Capcom Moves Pragmata's Release Date Up by a Week — A Rare Show of Confidence for New IP
Capcom moved Pragmata's launch forward by a week, a rare sign of confidence in a market defined by delays
Mouse: P.I. for Hire Review — A Gorgeous 1930s Cartoon Shooter That Can't Solve Its Own Mystery
The rubber-hose noir shooter is visually stunning but thematically confused, leaving its mystery unsolved
The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered — A Nostalgia Trip Worth Taking (Bugs and All)
Virtuous's remaster brings Oblivion to modern consoles with visual upgrades, but the jank comes with it