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Red Bull Athlete Sets New Assassin's Creed Haystack Jump World Record
Red Bull athlete Lilou Ruel has broken the world record for the highest haystack jump, recreating Assassin's Creed's Leap of Faith and surpassing the previous mark set earlier this year
QUIET Playtest Announced for 3 August as LINE Games Reveals Details
LINE Games has announced the first playtest for its upcoming horror co-op title QUIET, scheduled to begin on 3 August. Players will need to work together and stay silent to survive, with sign-ups now open for early notification
Sony's Move to Digital: Only 7 PlayStation Games Top 100,000 US Disc Sales
Sony's confirmation that new PlayStation games will go digital-only from 2028 has reignited debate over physical media, as new US sales data reveals just seven PlayStation titles have surpassed 100,000 physical copies sold this year
Larian Barcelona studio celebrates as Spain wins 2026 World Cup final
Swen Vincke, head of Baldur's Gate 3 and Divinity, has acknowledged Spain's World Cup victory, suggesting Larian's Barcelona team will be taking time off to join national celebrations after the final
Yoko Taro Responds as PlayStation Sets End Date for Physical Game Discs
Sony has confirmed it will stop producing physical PlayStation game discs from January 2028, prompting Nier creator Yoko Taro to share his concerns about the future of physical media and the impact on players and retailers
Kingdom Hearts Missing-Link Intro Footage Surfaces After Cancellation
Footage claiming to show the near-complete introduction to Kingdom Hearts Missing-Link, a cancelled mobile entry in the series, has leaked online, raising questions about the project's development and its connection to Kingdom Hearts 4
Leon Kennedy Voice Actor Reveals Music Influences for Resident Evil
Nick Apostolides has shared how bands like Nirvana, Alice in Chains and Metallica influenced his approach to voicing Leon Kennedy across the Resident Evil Remake series, offering new insight into his creative process
Nightmare Shift Sets Console Release Dates for Xbox Series X|S and PS5
Indie psychological horror Nightmare Shift is heading to Xbox Series X|S on 30 July and PlayStation 5 on 13 August, following its earlier PC launch. The game features a branching narrative, multiple endings and a focus on atmospheric storytelling
Ultimate Admiral: Dreadnoughts Announced for PlayStation 5 and Xbox
Samustai has revealed that Ultimate Admiral: Dreadnoughts will launch on PlayStation 5 and Xbox, bringing a reworked naval strategy experience with improved visuals, gamepad controls and performance enhancements tailored for console players
Pompeii: The Legacy Plaza Update Adds New Features and Steam Discount
Siscia Games has rolled out a major update for Pompeii: The Legacy, introducing the Plaza system, gameplay improvements, and a limited-time 44% discount on Steam to mark the release
Kick's Steam Release Moves to November 2026 After Showcase Reveal
Kick, the side-scrolling football adventure from nospacelost and Shoreline Games, has shifted its Steam launch to November 2026 following a new release window announcement at the Convergence Showcase
DCKO Announced for 2027 with Real-Time PvP and DC Legends on Mobile
Drop Fake has revealed DCKO, a new mobile fighting game featuring 2-on-2 tag battles with DC Comics characters, real-time PvP, and PvE modes, officially licensed by Warner Bros and set for iOS and Android in 2027
The Dungeon Club Announced as Social Bluffing Game Where Ghosts Compete
RA Tabletop has revealed The Dungeon Club, a multiplayer social bluffing card game where eliminated players return as ghosts to disrupt the living and remain in contention for victory
Bon Vivant Announced as Parisian Party Simulator for PC in 2026
Secret Games Company has revealed Bon Vivant, a strategy party sim set in 1920s Paris, where players host gatherings for historical figures and manage social dynamics. The game is self-published and currently available to wishlist on Steam
Advent: Dawn Launches on Steam for PC, Mac and Linux
Spire Games has released Advent: Dawn, a psychological sci-fi visual novel set beneath a remote island, now available on Steam for PC, Mac and Linux. The game challenges players to unravel a mystery through branching storylines and environmental puzzles
INDIE Live Expo returns 1 December with new reveals and awards
INDIE Live Expo is set to broadcast its winter showcase on 1 December 2026, featuring world premieres, updates, and an awards ceremony recognising standout indie games from the year
ZeroSpace Enters Early Access on Steam with Campaign and Tournament
Starlance Studios has released ZeroSpace in Early Access on Steam, offering the first act of its campaign, multiple multiplayer modes, and a launch tournament, with player feedback set to shape the road to version 1.0
Xbox responds after account lockouts risk digital game libraries
Xbox is addressing cases where players have lost access to their digital games and OneDrive content following account security actions, with the company now inviting affected users to seek direct support for potential recovery
Path of Exile co-creator critiques modern ARPG progression systems
Path of Exile co-creator Chris Wilson has outlined why traditional character progression systems, such as those found in Diablo 2, remain popular with genre veterans despite the rise of more streamlined approaches in modern action RPGs
GTA 6 pre-orders offer early delivery ahead of official release
Retailers in the US and UK are now listing GTA 6 pre-orders with delivery as early as 12 November, a week before the official 19 November release date, with both PS5 and Xbox editions available and confirmed pricing for Standard and Ultimate Editions
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