GTA: London 1961, a 1999 free expansion for the original GTA, returns with punishing mission timers and a top-down 1960s London setting, demanding precision and speed from players.
Final Fantasy 14’s new Beastmaster limited job introduces a roguelike mode, Crucible of the Unbroken, testing experimental combat mechanics that may preview broader job design changes in the Evercold expansion.
The Blood of Dawnwalker delivers engaging combat and wall-walking mechanics but falls short as an RPG due to shallow choices and a lack of meaningful consequences for player decisions.
Starfinder: Afterlight, a CRPG based on Pathfinder 2e rules, has released a Steam demo showcasing progress and remaining challenges ahead of its 2026 release.
CD Projekt’s *Songs of the Past* expansion for *The Witcher 3* introduces Geralt’s silver chain weapon, first considered over a decade ago but deemed technically unfeasible until now.
Ace Combat 8’s developers created proprietary cloud-rendering tech to enhance realism and gameplay, marking a shift in the franchise’s technical approach.
Genshin Impact’s 7.1 livestream introduced three Primogem redemption codes for players, tied to new characters and a Snezhnaya update preview.
A new hand-drawn platformer starring the Prince Frog from Croak will debut this fall, blending elastic mechanics and fairy-tale aesthetics into a precision-focused experience.
Wardogs sold 1.25 million copies in its first day, defying a challenging year for multiplayer shooters with strong early access performance and flexible gameplay.
Polyarc, the studio behind the VR platformer series Moss, announced its closure after 12 years, citing the end of active development and staff layoffs.
Saber Interactive’s CCO Tim Willits says the company has shifted all game development outside North America, citing unsustainable costs and global talent access.
A modder has added 235 destructible Flock surveillance cameras to GTA 5, allowing players to destroy them for cash and snapshots, while mimicking real-world surveillance overreach.
Reviews of Insomniac’s Wolverine for PlayStation 5 describe a game that excels in character and story but falls short in gameplay depth and variety, leaving critics underwhelmed by its repetitive combat and linear...
An OpenAI developer shut down an AI-coded RuneScape clone after Jagex issued a cease-and-desist, following community backlash over its similarities to Old School RuneScape.
Streaming platforms add new titles this weekend, including Disney’s live-action Moana and James Gunn’s Supergirl, alongside fresh VOD and theatrical releases.
Streaming services debut new seasons of DC’s Krypto Saves the Day, Netflix’s Made in Korea and Crew Girl, and BBC’s Call the Midwife on September 11–13.
Nightdive Studios confirms *Thief Remastered* will include a new campaign, *The Tarnished Mirror*, revealed after a Steam achievements leak.
Roblox will allow creators to export their games as standalone apps for PC, consoles, and mobile, expanding beyond the platform’s ecosystem.
Miami Beach commissioners narrowly approved a $3 million Grand Theft Auto 6 marketing deal after debate over the game’s violent themes, with opponents citing concerns over crime messaging and tourism image.
Valheim 1.0 players who used cheats can now opt into achievements via a new devcommand, restoring access to locked trophies for Steam users.
Shroom and Gloom blends exploration and combat in a roguelike deckbuilder where players navigate fungal dungeons using two distinct decks, each with strategic constraints.
Framework has canceled its custom ultra-low-profile keyboard module for the Laptop 16 after three years of development, citing unsustainable costs and manufacturing challenges.
Sony reportedly canceled Hideo Kojima’s next game, Physint, due to missed deadlines, budget overruns, and concerns over exclusivity and revenue expectations.
Video game industry unions have rapidly expanded globally, securing pay rises, AI protections, and better conditions amid industry layoffs and remote-work disputes.
BlizzCon 2026 will take place September 12–13 in Anaheim, featuring announcements across Blizzard franchises including World of Warcraft, StarCraft, Overwatch, and Diablo.
Corsair has released 3D printable files for a simple cube designed to hold six fans on each face, originally teased as an April Fools joke but now available for public download.
Rockstar’s parent company revealed in court filings that an employee passed internal union Discord discussions to management for over two years, aiding the dismissal of 34 staff accused of misconduct.
MercurySteam’s social media posts and emoji hints confirm the studio is developing Metroid Ravenous for the Nintendo Switch 2, set for a January 2027 release.
High-end graphics card sales surged despite rising prices, defying expectations, with 12.5 million units shipped last quarter.
A former Blizzard developer introduced the Kun-Zhi Engine, an AI-first game engine powering the unreleased title Em-8er, claiming 93x faster development than Unreal and backing from AMD and Razer.