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GTA Online Casino Gambling Disabled for Australian Players
Rockstar has blocked access to all in-game gambling features in GTA Online for Australian users, removing casino mini-games after years of availability. The move follows regulatory changes but leaves key questions about timing and enforcement
PlayStation Plus August 2026 Lineup Brings Dying Light 2 and More
Sony has officially revealed the PlayStation Plus monthly games for August 2026, with Dying Light 2: Stay Human: Reloaded Edition leading the selection alongside Big Walk and Signalis for PS4 and PS5 subscribers
No More Room in Hell 2 launches 11 August with full cross-play
Torn Banner Studios has confirmed No More Room in Hell 2 will leave Early Access and launch on PC, PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series S|X on 11 August 2026, introducing new modes, cross-play and platform parity for the first time
Spider-Man 2 Adds Tom Holland's Brand New Day Suit in Latest PS5 Update
Marvel's Spider-Man 2 on PlayStation 5 has received a new update introducing two additional Spidey suits, including Tom Holland's Brand New Day costume, alongside technical enhancements for PS5 Pro and a new Power Saver mode
S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Cost of Hope expansion launches 20 August 2026
GSC Game World has announced S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Cost of Hope, the first major story expansion for Heart of Chornobyl, arriving 20 August 2026 on PC, Xbox Series X|S and PlayStation 5, alongside a free Unreal Engine 5 update
Cut Zombies Mode Uncovered in Call of Duty: Black Ops PS4 Port
A previously unknown Zombies tower defence mode has been discovered in the PlayStation 4 port of Call of Duty: Black Ops, offering a rare look at an abandoned experiment from the franchise's early days
Garfield - Escape from Monday reveals first gameplay and release date
Microids has published the first gameplay footage for Garfield - Escape from Monday, confirming a 24 September 2026 release on Switch, PS5, Xbox Series X|S and PC, and offering a detailed look at the platforming adventure's opening level
Dragonkin: The Banished adds cross-play and new mode in free update
NACON has released the Dracomundus Purgatory update for Dragonkin: The Banished, introducing cross-play, a new timed challenge mode, and a weapon reinforcement system across PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S
Stalker 2: Cost of Hope Expansion and 2.0 Update Arrive August 2026
GSC Game World has set 20 August 2026 for the release of Stalker 2: Cost of Hope, the game's first major story expansion, alongside a significant 2.0 update for all platforms, promising new content and technical improvements
Brave Escape launches on PS5 and Xbox Series X|S with cross-play support
Hit Start Studios has released Brave Escape for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S, bringing cross-platform co-op, expanded content and accessibility improvements to console players from day one
Next Kratos-Led God of War Game to Follow Laufey's Story Arc
Santa Monica Studio has confirmed that the next mainline God of War game starring Kratos will arrive after God of War Laufey, directly continuing the narrative established in the upcoming Faye-focused entry. Key details remain unannounced
PlayStation Network Restored After Major Outage Disrupts Digital Access
Sony's PlayStation Network suffered a significant outage, leaving players unable to access digital games and services for several hours before full functionality was restored across all platforms
Hell Let Loose: Vietnam crossplay playtest launches with new Đắk Tô map
Team17 and Expression Games have opened the first crossplay playtest for Hell Let Loose: Vietnam, running this weekend on PC, PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S, with a new map and developer Q&A revealing fresh gameplay details
Marvel's Wolverine SDCC Panel Reveals New Trailer, Crossover and Story Details
Insomniac Games used its San Diego Comic-Con 2026 panel to debut a new Marvel's Wolverine trailer, confirm a crossover with Marvel Tōkon: Fighting Souls, and reveal fresh details about the game's story, characters and soundtrack
Helldivers 2 Reveals Bolt Pistol for Warhammer 40,000 Crossover Warbond
Sony has confirmed that Helldivers 2's Warhammer 40,000 crossover will be revealed on 30 July, with the Bolt Pistol officially joining the Legendary Warbond. Further details on weapons, armour and content remain unannounced
Avatar Legends: The Fighting Game Delayed on Xbox Hours Before Launch
Paramount has postponed the Xbox release of Avatar Legends: The Fighting Game just before launch, leaving Xbox players waiting until September while other platforms proceed as planned
Sony Prepared for Backlash Over End of PlayStation 5 Disc Releases
Sony anticipated strong negative reaction to its decision to phase out physical PlayStation 5 game discs, reportedly issuing its strictest-ever staff guidelines to prevent public comment on the move
Alpha Nomos rhythm-action roguelite confirmed for PS5 and Xbox Series X/S
RibCage Games has announced that Alpha Nomos, its rhythm-driven roguelite, will expand beyond PC to PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S, bringing beat-synced combat and live-recorded instruments to console players
Marathon adds Vault Breaker PvE mode and balance changes in new update
Marathon's Mid-Season 2 Update is now live, introducing the experimental Vault Breaker PvE mode, new progression features and a range of balance adjustments across weapons and equipment
Tomb Raider: Legacy of Atlantis Brings Back Classic Lara Croft Acrobatics
Crystal Dynamics and Flying Wild Hog have detailed how Tomb Raider: Legacy of Atlantis will revive Lara Croft's signature acrobatics, with actress Alix Wilton Regan undergoing physical training to capture the character's movement for the upcoming 2027 release
Broken Sword - The Smoking Mirror: Reforged Gets Physical Release Date
Red Art Games has announced that Broken Sword - The Smoking Mirror: Reforged will launch physically on Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X in February 2026, with limited Deluxe Editions available for pre-order
Modern Warfare 4 Beta Dates Set for PC, PlayStation, Xbox and Switch 2
Activision and Infinity Ward have officially announced the beta schedule for Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4, confirming early access and open beta dates across PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S and Nintendo Switch 2 platforms
Unpetrified: Echoes of Nature brings its adventure to consoles this autumn
Unpetrified: Echoes of Nature, the narrative-driven indie adventure about a stone Golem and a fox, is set to launch on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and Nintendo Switch in autumn 2026 following a well-received PC debut
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
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
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
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