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Square Enix operating income jumps as Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth and Final Fantasy 14 drive growth
Square Enix has reported a significant rise in operating income for the quarter ending June 2026, citing strong sales of Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth and increased engagement in Final Fantasy 14 ahead of the Evercold expansion
No Man's Sky Marks 10 Years With Less Than 1% of Planets Explored
Hello Games has revealed that, a decade after launch, players have explored under 1% of No Man's Sky's 18 quintillion planets, as the studio celebrates the game's anniversary and teases its next major update
Bethesda Veteran Criticises Starfield's 1,000 Planets Design Approach
A former Bethesda developer has outlined how he would have structured Starfield's planetary exploration, arguing that the game's focus on quantity over handcrafted content limited its impact compared to The Elder Scrolls and Fallout
GTA 6 Standard Edition Priced at $80 as Take-Two Defends Value
Take-Two has set the standard edition of Grand Theft Auto VI at $80, a notable increase over previous AAA console releases, and insists the new pricing reflects the value and scale of the game as preorders open
Take-Two CEO Predicts Streaming Will Match Console Quality by 2029
Take-Two's Strauss Zelnick has suggested that commercial-grade video game streaming could rival console performance within three years, but only if it can deliver titles like GTA 6 with the same fidelity and responsiveness
Gears of War: E-Day Beta Sets Franchise Record for Steam Players
The Gears of War: E-Day open beta has delivered the highest Steam concurrent player peak in series history, with early access numbers already surpassing previous entries ahead of the full October release
GTA 6 Release Date Holds for November as Take-Two Details Next Reveal
Take-Two has reaffirmed Grand Theft Auto VI's 19 November release date and outlined plans for an extended preview, while also reporting strong sales for GTA 5 and NBA 2K26 in its latest financial update
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
Upcoming indie games for 2026: release dates, genres and platforms
A diverse line-up of indie games is scheduled for 2026 and beyond, with confirmed release dates, platform details and a wide range of genres from management sims to horror and adventure titles
Marvel Rivals Update Cuts PC File Size by 40GB with Texture Overhaul
NetEase has confirmed a major file size reduction for Marvel Rivals, with the Season 9.5 update shrinking the PC install by up to 40GB and consoles by 15GB, thanks to a comprehensive texture compression and visual refresh
Game Freak Promises Rapid Patch for Beast of Reincarnation After Mixed Launch
Game Freak has responded to early criticism of Beast of Reincarnation, confirming a patch with camera, text and performance improvements is due within a week for PC, PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S
Beaten Path Announced for PC, PlayStation, Xbox and Switch in 2027
Beaten Path, a solo-developed tactical RPG inspired by Fire Emblem and Final Fantasy Tactics, has been officially revealed for PC and current-gen consoles, with a 2027 release window and a fully voice-acted cast
Monster Hunter Wilds demo launches with new bundles and global event
Capcom has released a playable demo for Monster Hunter Wilds, introduced new bundle options at a reduced price, and confirmed a global championship event for September 2026 across PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC
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
Final Fantasy VII Revelation Will Tie Spin-Offs Into Its Ending
Naoki Hamaguchi has confirmed that Final Fantasy VII Revelation's ending will incorporate elements from multiple FFVII spin-offs, including Advent Children, Dirge of Cerberus and Crisis Core, raising new questions about the trilogy's narrative direction
Neon Inferno discounted for Steam Cyberpunk Fest until 10 August
Neon Inferno, the run-and-gun shooter from Zenovia Interactive, is now available at its lowest price yet as part of Steam's Cyberpunk Fest, with a 25% discount running until 10 August 2026
Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced Update 1.0.6 Adds Gear Toggle and Fixes
Ubisoft has detailed Update 1.0.6 for Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced, arriving 4 August on PC, PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S, with a new gear toggle and a long list of bug fixes across gameplay, visuals and UI
Yasmine Joins Street Fighter 6 Year 4 Roster with High-Speed Combat
Street Fighter 6 introduces Yasmine, the series' first Filipino martial artist, now available across PlayStation, Xbox, PC and Nintendo Switch 2 as part of the Year 4 Character Pass or Ultimate Pass
Xbox Series X and S Prices Surge Across Europe and UK
Microsoft has officially raised the price of Xbox Series X and S consoles in the UK and mainland Europe, with some models now costing nearly 50% more than their original launch price. The move comes amid ongoing hardware cost pressures and industry-wide component shortages
Kusan: City of Wolves launches on PC, PlayStation, Xbox and Switch
Kusan: City of Wolves is now available on PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S and Nintendo Switch, offering a neon-lit top-down shooter with 54 handcrafted stages, customisable loadouts and a hip-hop soundtrack
Croc 2 Kingdom of the Gobbos Remaster Announced for 2026 Release
Argonaut Games has officially revealed Croc 2 Kingdom of the Gobbos, a remaster of the classic sequel, targeting a late 2026 launch on Switch, PlayStation, Xbox and PC with enhanced visuals and modern improvements
Project Motor Racing Update Adds Free Holden Commodore and Triple-Screen PC Support
Project Motor Racing receives a major 2.1 update, introducing the free Aussie Rivals DLC with the 2013 Holden VF Commodore, a reworked Ford Falcon FG, and a rebuilt handling model for GT3 and GT4 classes, plus new PC triple-screen support
The Defiant Brings Story-Driven WW2 Shooter Action to China's Frontlines
The Defiant, developed by Hangzhou Hoothanes Entertainment, is a single-player shooter set during the Second Sino-Japanese War, offering a rare look at China's role in World War II with a campaign spanning multiple perspectives
JDM: Japanese Drift Master adds multiplayer events and new campaign
JDM: Japanese Drift Master has released a major update on PC, introducing multiplayer events, a new side story campaign, and long-awaited bug fixes, while console players receive campaign content and steering wheel support
Xbox Investigates Disc Game Outage After Players Locked Out Offline
Xbox has confirmed it is investigating a recent outage that stopped players from accessing physical disc games offline, raising new questions about digital rights and platform reliability for console owners
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
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
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
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
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