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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
Valve's Steam Machine Launches Without Exclusive Games or Tech Demos
Valve has clarified why the Steam Machine is launching without exclusive titles, emphasising access to the full PC library over platform-locked games and addressing expectations around new software at launch
Unofficial Castlevania: Symphony of the Night PC Port Released After Decades
A fan-made PC port of Castlevania: Symphony of the Night has launched, using the Xbox 360 version as its base. This release ends a nearly 30-year wait for an official PC edition, but comes with notable differences from the original
Castlevania: Belmont's Curse aims to reach new Metroidvania fans
Konami producer Tsutomu Taniguchi has revealed that Castlevania: Belmont's Curse was proposed to introduce the franchise to Metroidvania enthusiasts who have never played a Castlevania game
Rockstar unlikely to reuse cut content from older games in GTA 6
GTA 5 producer John Ricchio has indicated that Rockstar is not expected to bring back cut content from previous titles for GTA 6, citing major technical changes since earlier entries and a lack of necessity for recycled ideas
PlayStation's Move Away from Physical Discs Sparks Industry Debate
Chet Faliszek, known for his work on Left 4 Dead, has weighed in on PlayStation's plan to end physical game discs in 2028, arguing that the shift to digital is a direct result of player purchasing habits rather than corporate conspiracy
Physical PlayStation game sales fall as disc demand outpaces purchases
Industry data shows only seven PlayStation games have sold over 100,000 physical copies in the US this year, despite vocal calls for disc releases. The figures highlight a sharp decline in physical media demand on PlayStation platforms
Backyard Baseball Reboot Struggles With Unbalanced Gameplay Systems
Mega Cat Studios' reboot of Backyard Baseball brings back the classic cast and visual charm, but its reworked mechanics have led to a lopsided experience, with offence dominating and defensive play left underdeveloped
Disney Store Shuts Oxford Street Location After Lorcana Launch Chaos
A major Lorcana card release forced the Disney Store on Oxford Street, London to close its doors after large crowds and aggressive scalper behaviour disrupted the event, leaving the store shut until further notice and players waiting for updates
Marvel's Wolverine Trailer Met With Disc Backlash Amid PlayStation Shift
Insomniac Games has released a new cinematic trailer for Marvel's Wolverine, but player reaction has been dominated by criticism of Sony's decision to end physical disc production for PlayStation games from 2028
Jurassic Park Fans Honour Sam Neill With Path of Titans Tribute
Players in Path of Titans have organised a peaceful in-game memorial for Sam Neill, following news of the actor's death, marking a significant moment for the Jurassic Park community and the wider gaming world
Rehaunted Announced as Psychological Horror Detective Game for PC
Rehaunted has been officially revealed as a first-person psychological detective horror game in development for PC, with its debut trailer and early screenshots now available to view
Inde Navarrette Receives Sealed Modern Warfare 2 Copy at Fanatics Fest
Obsession star Inde Navarrette was presented with a rare, sealed copy of Modern Warfare 2 by a fan at Fanatics Fest in New York, highlighting her reputation as a dedicated gamer and sparking discussion about the value of classic games
Denshattack Delivers High-Speed Trick Action in Anime-Inspired Campaign
Denshattack brings a unique blend of trick-based gameplay and anime storytelling, letting players pilot trains through a dystopian Japan while chaining combos and tackling inventive levels. Here's what stands out in its campaign
The Mound: Omen of Cthulhu Delivers Challenging Co-op Survival Horror
ACE Team's The Mound: Omen of Cthulhu offers a punishing co-op horror experience set in 17th-century Chile, blending sanity effects and resource management with a steep difficulty curve that may deter newcomers
Doom: The Dark Ages Revelations DLC Expands Combat and Raises Challenge
The Revelations DLC for Doom: The Dark Ages introduces the Chain Spear, restores the Slayer's dash, and delivers a more demanding combat experience, building on the base game's arsenal and difficulty
Todd Howard says retirement is off the table as Bethesda plans ahead
Bethesda Game Studios director Todd Howard has stated he is no longer considering retirement, emphasising his ongoing passion for developing games like Skyrim and future projects including The Elder Scrolls 6
Bethesda reveals Fallout 5 pre-production and Fallout 3 remasters
Bethesda has outlined its upcoming plans for the Fallout and The Elder Scrolls series, confirming Fallout 5 is in pre-production, remasters of Fallout 3 and Fallout: New Vegas are underway, and a major Fallout 76 expansion is coming
Square Enix nearly skipped Final Fantasy 4 to outpace Dragon Quest
Square Enix once considered bypassing Final Fantasy 4 and moving directly to Final Fantasy 5, aiming to overtake Dragon Quest in the JRPG series count. The idea, discussed by senior developers, highlights a unique moment in franchise history
Former GTA 5 producer expects GTA 6 world to be vast and detailed
John Ricchio, who previously worked on GTA 5, has suggested that Rockstar Games is likely to deliver a significantly larger or more detailed world in GTA 6, continuing the studio's established trend of expanding its open-world environments
Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced rebuilt from scratch for 2026 release
Ubisoft has revealed that Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced required a full redevelopment, as the original 2013 codebase was unsuitable for modern platforms and technology. The remake closely follows the original but is fundamentally a new build
Steam Machine price stays high as memory shortages worsen in 2026
Valve has confirmed that the Steam Machine's steep price is unlikely to drop soon, with ongoing global memory shortages continuing to drive up costs for both production and consumers
Palworld 1.0 approaches one million concurrent players on Steam
Palworld 1.0 has drawn nearly one million concurrent players on Steam, with official tracking sites reporting a weekend peak just below the milestone. The monster-collecting survival game continues to attract significant attention following its full release
Splatoon Raiders release date set for 23 July on Nintendo Switch 2
Nintendo has officially confirmed Splatoon Raiders will launch exclusively for Nintendo Switch 2 on 23 July 2026, with pre-orders now open and select UK retailers offering exclusive bonus items
Xbox clarifies single-player exclusivity will be decided case by case
Xbox has clarified that not all single-player games from its studios will be exclusive to Xbox consoles, with future exclusivity decisions to be made individually rather than by genre or mode
ZA/UM Announces Layoffs After Zero Parades: For Dead Spies Launch
ZA/UM, the studio behind Disco Elysium, has confirmed layoffs affecting up to 32 staff members following the release of Zero Parades: For Dead Spies, citing commercial challenges despite critical praise
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