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Marvel's Wolverine ESRB Rating Reveals Gore, Violence and Partial Nudity
Marvel's Wolverine has received an M rating from the ESRB, confirming blood, gore, intense violence, strong language and brief partial nudity for the PlayStation 5 exclusive ahead of its September 2026 release
My Hero Academia UNITED SURVIVAL launches 6 August with 700,000 sign-ups
KLab Inc. has set 6 August 2026 as the global launch date for My Hero Academia UNITED SURVIVAL, confirming over 700,000 pre-registrations and new milestone rewards for players ahead of release
GODDESS OF VICTORY: NIKKE and Persona Series Collaboration Set for August 2026
Level Infinite has officially announced a crossover event between GODDESS OF VICTORY: NIKKE and the Persona series, bringing content from Persona 3 Reload, Persona 4 Golden, and Persona 5 Royal to NIKKE in celebration of Persona's 30th anniversary this August
Sony Stands Firm on Ending PlayStation Disc Production in 2028
Sony has reaffirmed its plan to discontinue physical PlayStation game discs from January 2028, despite ongoing criticism from players and industry groups concerned about game preservation and consumer choice
Palworld TCG Launch Triggers Price Surge and Scalping on eBay
The official release of Palworld TCG has led to a rapid spike in card prices, with scalpers reselling rare cards and cases for far above retail as Pocketpair's new trading card game enters the market
Hololive Dreams Launches with 150 Songs and 50 VTubers on Mobile and PC
Hololive Dreams has arrived on iOS, Android and PC, blending rhythm gameplay with RPG progression and featuring over 150 tracks and 54 hololive VTubers as playable characters, aiming to broaden the appeal of rhythm games
FromSoftware's Elden Ring Post Sparks Speculation Over Possible New DLC
A cryptic social media post from FromSoftware has reignited speculation about further Elden Ring DLC, with fans dissecting every detail for hints of a second expansion or new content
Sony Maintains PlayStation Disc Discontinuation Will Not Harm Business
Sony has reiterated that ending PlayStation disc production from 2028 will not negatively affect its business, despite ongoing criticism from players and industry groups concerned about digital-only access and game preservation
Grand Theft Auto: Chinatown Wars Remains a Standout in the Series
Rockstar's Grand Theft Auto: Chinatown Wars brought mature open-world gameplay to the Nintendo DS, introducing inventive mechanics and a distinct style that set it apart from other GTA entries
Square Enix Addresses Kingdom Hearts Collection Art Controversy
Square Enix has clarified that the debated Kingdom Hearts Collection 1-3 key art was not created using generative AI, attributing the unusual details to human error and confirming updates to the artwork
Sony Confirms PS5 Memory Supply Secured Ahead of GTA 6 Launch
Sony has stated it has secured enough memory to meet PlayStation 5 sales targets for the current financial year, as Grand Theft Auto 6's November release is expected to drive a surge in demand
Super Mario Sunshine Arrives on Nintendo Switch Online in August
Nintendo has confirmed that Super Mario Sunshine will be added to the Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack catalogue on 13 August, requiring a Switch 2 and an active subscription to access the GameCube classic
Xbox Targets 500 Million Daily Players by 2030 Amid Restructuring
Xbox boss Asha Sharma has set a new milestone for Microsoft's gaming division, aiming to reach 500 million daily players by 2030 as part of a wider strategy to recover from recent financial setbacks and major staff cuts
Stellar Blade: Blood Rain AI Music Video Faces Strong Player Backlash
Shift Up has released a fully AI-generated K-pop music video for Stellar Blade: Blood Rain, featuring protagonist Evie, but the move has triggered widespread negative reaction from players and industry observers
Grand Theft Auto's Original Open World Revisited for 2026
The original Grand Theft Auto is being re-examined ahead of GTA 6, highlighting its demanding controls, uncompromising difficulty and the unique freedom it offered players in the late 1990s
Zelda: Ocarina of Time Remake Rumoured for November Switch 2 Launch
Nintendo fans believe The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time remake for Switch 2 could launch in November, potentially going head-to-head with GTA 6, after new amiibo release dates fuel speculation
Machine Party launches on Steam with deadly minigames and multiplayer
Machine Party, a new collection of violent party minigames for 2-4 players from Mike Klubnika and GDeavid, is now available on Steam with a launch discount and support for multiple languages
Vampire: The Masquerade 6th Edition enters open alpha with major system changes
White Wolf has officially announced Vampire: The Masquerade 6th Edition, now in active development with a free open alpha playtest on Demiplane, offering players a chance to influence the next evolution of the iconic tabletop RPG
13th Ball: The Nightmare Shift Opens Closed Steam Playtest Registration
Bumi Studio and Web Global Gaming have announced a closed playtest for 13th Ball: The Nightmare Shift, with registration open on Steam from 31 July to 5 August 2026. Player feedback will help shape the upcoming narrative-horror game
Dungeons & Dragons: World of Warcraft Expansion Brings Azeroth to Tabletop
Wizards of the Coast has officially revealed Dungeons & Dragons: World of Warcraft, a major crossover expansion that introduces every playable WOW species and class to the tabletop, with early access and full release dates now confirmed
Dungeons & Dragons Reveals Mature-Rated Dark Sun Expansion for 2027
Wizards of the Coast has announced a mature-rated Dark Sun expansion for Dungeons & Dragons, set for 2027, with shrink-wrapped packaging and content warnings for violence, bloodshed, nudity and sexuality. Here's what's confirmed so far
Fractured Worlds Sets August Release for PS5, Steam and Epic Games Store
Laser Guided Games has confirmed that Fractured Worlds, a dark fantasy action RPG led by Matt Oelfke, will exit early access and launch in full on PlayStation 5, Steam and Epic Games Store on 26 August 2026
Astro Burn 1.0 launches on Steam and GOG with co-op bullet-hell action
Beyond The Pixels has released Astro Burn version 1.0 for PC via Steam and GOG, delivering a modern take on 16-bit cute-'em-up shooters with local co-op, competitive speedrun features and a distinctive snack-based weapon system
Bread & Fred Limited Edition Physical Release Announced for PS5 and Switch
Strictly Limited has revealed a physical edition of Bread & Fred for PlayStation 5 and Nintendo Switch, bringing the co-op platformer to collectors and players seeking a boxed release for the first time
Black Desert adds Agent class and HYPERBOOST with major roadmap update
Pearl Abyss has released the Agent class for Black Desert, introduced the HYPERBOOST progression system, and detailed a roadmap including new regions, technical upgrades and family-wide features for the MMORPG
The House Dreams Along With Them demo launches on Steam for PC and Steam Deck
Solo developer Jeffrey Nordin has released a playable demo for The House Dreams Along With Them, a dark first-person puzzle adventure now available on Steam for PC and Steam Deck, offering players a first look at its enigmatic dream-based mechanics
Razer Huntsman V3 HE Magnetic 8KHz Line Launches with Custom Actuation
Razer has introduced the Huntsman V3 HE Magnetic 8KHz keyboard range, featuring Hall Effect magnetic switches, advanced input controls and true 8000 Hz polling for competitive PC players
Elder Scrolls Online Delays Major Content to 2027 After Xbox Restructuring
ZeniMax Online Studios has postponed key Elder Scrolls Online updates to 2027 following significant Xbox layoffs and internal changes, but confirms ongoing support and new content for 2026
Bethesda Reveals New Logo for 40th Anniversary with Classic Inspiration
Bethesda has introduced a new logo to mark its 40th anniversary, drawing inspiration from its early days and classic titles. The studio's history with The Terminator games is referenced, but no new projects in that series are planned
Tom Holland Names The Last of Us Part 2 His Favourite Game
Tom Holland has identified The Last of Us Part 2 as his favourite game but says he is deliberately avoiding the HBO series adaptation due to his strong attachment to the original game experience
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