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62 storiesPayday: Aces High VR Heist Trailer Reveals Playtest Dates and Features
Fast Travel Games has released the first gameplay trailer for Payday: Aces High and confirmed a closed community playtest for Meta Quest 3, running from 20 to 24 August 2026, ahead of the game's planned Q3 2026 launch
Kingdom Hearts 4 targets late 2027 with Coco as first Disney world
Kingdom Hearts 4 has been officially scheduled for a late 2027 release, with Pixar's Coco revealed as the first Disney world. The announcement came during the Disney Entertainment Showcase at D23, alongside a new trailer and platform details
Control Resonant Boss Battle Footage Reveals Central Resonant Encounter
Remedy Entertainment has released new Control Resonant gameplay, showcasing a major boss fight against the Central Resonant and offering a closer look at the evolving threats within the game's corrupted New York setting
Phantom Blade Zero pre-orders open as PlayStation State of Play set
Phantom Blade Zero, the action RPG with Soulslike combat, is now available to pre-order for PS5 ahead of a 20-minute State of Play gameplay showcase scheduled by Sony for 17 August
Grand Theft Auto VI: Extended Look Streams First on Netflix This August
Rockstar has announced Grand Theft Auto VI: An Extended Look, a special showcase debuting exclusively on Netflix for six hours before wider release. The event promises new footage but leaves key details about its format and content unconfirmed
Control Resonant Reveals Metro Fault Mission and New Traversal Ability
Remedy Entertainment has unveiled new gameplay from Control Resonant, highlighting the Metro Fault mission and introducing the Reach traversal skill as part of IGN First's August coverage
Warrior Cats: Clans of the Forest Announced for Consoles and PC in 2026
Warrior Cats: Clans of the Forest, a turn-based RPG based on Erin Hunter's Warriors series, has been officially revealed for PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch and Switch 2, with a release set for autumn 2026
GTA 6 Extended Look Paywalled on Netflix Before YouTube Release
Rockstar Games has announced that the next extended look at Grand Theft Auto 6 will debut on Netflix before arriving on YouTube, prompting debate over paywalled access and the company's evolving release strategy
The Walking Dead: Streets of Survival release date and editions detailed
TRAILMARK Games and AMC Global Media have set 18 September 2026 for the launch of The Walking Dead: Streets of Survival on PC and consoles, with pre-orders now open and a free demo available on Steam
Cyber Rail demo brings high-speed FPS roguelike action to Steam
Torn Ace Studios has launched the first public demo for Cyber Rail, a fast-paced roguelike first-person shooter set on a flying diesel train, now available for PC players to try on Steam
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
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
Goeland: Seagull Adventure Announced for PC Release in Late 2026
Maarti Games has officially revealed Goeland: Seagull Adventure, a sandbox title in development for PC and targeting a Q4 2026 launch. The game invites players to cause chaos or lend a wing as a mischievous seagull in an open world
Thousand Hells: The Underworld Heists launches 8 September 2026
A Sharp and Kitfox Games have set a 8 September 2026 release date for Thousand Hells: The Underworld Heists, a tactical narrative RPG with branching encounters and party customisation from the creators of King of Dragon Pass and Six Ages
Guns of Eschaton extended gameplay reveals apocalyptic West combat
4Divinity and Eschatology Entertainment have released the first extended gameplay footage for Guns of Eschaton, showcasing its Soulslike gunfights and occult Western setting ahead of launch on Steam, PlayStation and Xbox platforms
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
Marvel Tōkon: Fighting Souls Unveils Phoenix Cyclops as First DLC
Marvel Tōkon: Fighting Souls has announced Phoenix Cyclops as its first Year 1 DLC character and released its opening movie at San Diego Comic-Con 2026, offering new details on post-launch content and the game's visual direction
Virtua Fighter Crossroads Revealed as Franchise Shifts to Story-Driven Design
Virtua Fighter Crossroads has been officially unveiled by Sega, promising a new narrative focus, fresh characters and a setting ten years after previous entries, but key gameplay details remain unconfirmed
For One Night Only Showcase Brings UK Game Studios to Centre Stage
For One Night Only is a new UK-focused games showcase set to stream on 29 July, featuring world premieres, trailers and interviews from leading British studios including IO Interactive, Team 17 and Criterion, plus a week-long Steam sale
Langrisser: Sea of Sword Gameplay Trailer Reveals Major Tactical Changes
BlackJack Studio has released the first gameplay trailer for Langrisser: Sea of Sword, showcasing a reworked combat system, destructible environments and expanded exploration across PC, Steam and mobile platforms
The Blood of Dawnwalker Reveals Sanzhana Pixie in New Quest Footage
A new gameplay video for The Blood of Dawnwalker showcases the Pearly and Precious quest, introducing a sanzhana pixie and highlighting the game's blend of witchcraft and sword combat
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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