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This Week
Active topics over the past seven days.
- Horror Game GuidesPractical guides help players access, solve, and explore content in P.T. and Hellraiser Revival.
- Industry UpdatesRecent news spanning character narratives, franchise crossovers, and studio restructuring in major gaming titles and studios.
- GTA 6 Pre-OrderMultiple retailers accidentally revealed Grand Theft Auto 6's pre-order start date ahead of official announcement.
- Subnautica 2 LaunchCoverage of Subnautica 2's Early Access release timing across global regions and time zones.
- Epic Games FreeEpic Games Store's regular free game giveaways and promotions for PC players.
- GTA 6 LeaksMultiple GTA 6 gameplay leaks fuel activist demands for consumer-friendly gaming practices and industry accountability.
- GTA 6 PCCoverage of Rockstar's decision to launch GTA 6 on consoles first, with explanations from former producers about the reasoning behind the PC
- Castlevania Belmont's CurseKonami's upcoming Castlevania game launches October 2025 on PS5, Xbox, and PC, with a Nintendo Switch version delayed to 2026.
- Valor MortisCoverage of the delayed acrobatic Soulslike game from Ghostrunner's studio, including its release postponement and playable demo.
- Anime UpdatesFranchise news and rankings spotlight Black Clover, Crunchyroll’s upcoming anime, isekai stories, and Demon Slayer abilities.
- Xbox LabsXbox’s new initiative to test emerging technologies and ideas, including ways to make older games playable in web browsers.
- AI Game DevelopmentReports say Epic is pushing developers toward AI-assisted work while delaying a secret Star Wars and Marvel shooter.
Evergreen Pillars
Long-running subjects with sustained coverage.
- Best Games ListsCurated rankings and recommendations of top-tier games across genres and gameplay styles.
- GTA 6 Pre-OrderMultiple retailers accidentally revealed Grand Theft Auto 6's pre-order start date ahead of official announcement.
- Industry UpdatesRecent news spanning character narratives, franchise crossovers, and studio restructuring in major gaming titles and studios.
- Switch 2 PriceNintendo raises Switch 2 pricing amid market shifts and hints at potential future increases.
- Subnautica 2 LaunchCoverage of Subnautica 2's Early Access release timing across global regions and time zones.
- Xbox Game PassUpcoming and current Xbox Game Pass releases and library updates across platforms.
- Name That GameA recurring gaming feature or series where players identify games from clues, screenshots, or descriptions.
- FC 26 EvolutionGuides identifying the best player cards for different Evolution card types in EA Sports FC 26.
- Gaming DealsCurated daily offers on games, gaming hardware, and gaming-adjacent electronics.
- PlayStation Digital-Only FutureSony's shift toward eliminating physical game discs and its implications for pricing, ownership, and consumer choice.
- Industry UpheavalMajor gaming companies navigate pricing pressures, workforce cuts, and strategic shifts amid market consolidation.
- Genre Identity CrisisArticles examining how major gaming franchises struggle with design decisions that challenge their core identity and audience expectations.
A–Z
Every active topic in 63 entries, alphabetical.
- 007 First LightCritical reception roundup for the new James Bond game 007 First Light from IO Interactive.
- Ace Combat 8Multiple sources confirm Ace Combat 8: Wings of Theve's October 2 launch on PS5 following State of Play announcement.
- Australian Age ChecksSteam is requiring Australian users to link a credit card to access or buy age-restricted games.
- Blizzard RoadmapCoverage of Blizzard’s unusually early game announcements, long-term franchise plans, and promises to deliver major releases on schedule.
- Castlevania AnniversaryCoverage of Castlevania’s 40th anniversary, including a free mobile release of the original game and planned orchestral concerts.
- City Never SleepsValve's Deadlock update brings six new heroes, a reworked map, and a Cursed Shop as the game reaches a player-count peak.
- Civilization VIIFiraxis outlines Civilization VII’s Arc of Tomorrow update and Earthrise expansion, bringing the Atomic Age and space race to the game.
- Contactless PaymentsReports examine a Sony patent that could let PlayStation users tap cards or phones on a controller to authorize payments.
- Control ResonantEarly impressions and analysis of Control Resonant, the melee-focused sequel that reimagines the Control formula.
- Crazy Taxi RevivalSEGA teases a new Crazy Taxi game for PS5 with social media activity after years of dormancy.
- Disc-to-Digital ConversionXbox is launching a program that lets players convert physical game discs into digital licenses.
- Double Fine LayoffsDouble Fine Productions lays off 23 employees after gaining independence from Xbox Game Studios.
- Dragon's Dogma 2Capcom confirms development of a highly requested hard mode for Dragon's Dogma 2: Dark Arisen.
- Fortnitemares CrossoverFortnite’s 2026 Fortnitemares event brings Five Nights at Freddy’s characters into the battle royale.
- Game Hit PredictionGYLD secures $1M seed funding for AI system that predicts blockbuster games, validated by correctly forecasting Clair Obscur's success.
- GTA 6 CollectiblesCoverage of GTA 6’s $400 collector’s box, which includes themed extras but does not include the game itself.
- GTA 6 MiamiFlorida officials oppose a campaign to transform Miami into a real-life version of GTA 6's Vice City, citing concerns about crime and violen
- GTA 6 StreamingReports say Xbox has secured exclusive cloud-streaming rights to GTA 6 at launch, potentially extending access to PC players.
- GTA 6 WeatherCoverage of GTA 6’s advanced weather system and what dynamic conditions could mean for gameplay and world design.
- Halo Studios LayoffsHalo Studios experienced significant job cuts following the launch of Halo: Campaign Evolved, affecting long-time staff members.
- Industry ConsolidationMajor price increases and corporate restructuring reshape console markets and studio operations.
- In-Game AdsMicrosoft patents systems that could place adverts in Xbox and PC games during loading screens or other natural pauses.
- Kojima OD PublishingHideo Kojima's unconventional horror project OD finds a publisher in Xbox after being rejected by major studios.
- Laufey Character GuideArticles exploring Laufey's character, mythology, and role in the God of War franchise.
- Mario Kart TourNintendo is permanently shutting down Mario Kart Tour in September 2026 with no offline alternative planned.
- Metal Gear SolidCoverage of the Metal Gear Solid Master Collection Vol. 2 release, including reviews and critical reception.
- Modern Warfare DMZCall of Duty's new extraction shooter mode DMZ launches as a substantial standalone experience within Modern Warfare 4.
- Mythic AchievementsReports point to a new high-tier Xbox achievement system designed to reward players who complete a game's full achievement set.
- Netflix Studio ClosuresNetflix shuts down multiple game studios including Night School after recent releases, raising questions about the company's gaming strategy
- Ninja Theory ClosureReports say Microsoft may shut down Hellblade developer Ninja Theory after two potential rescue agreements collapsed.
- Nvidia GPU PriceNvidia graphics card prices are climbing sharply due to AI hardware demand and memory constraints.
- Obsidian IntegrationCoverage of Xbox placing Obsidian under Bethesda leadership while promising the studio will preserve its creative independence.
- Physint Xbox DealReports say Xbox will publish Kojima Productions' Physint after PlayStation moved to cancel the project.
- Piracy DevicesNintendo wins a legal battle in the Netherlands to block sales of Switch game-piracy and circumvention devices.
- Plague Tale LegacyMultiple reviews of Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy examining the game's narrative, mechanics, and overall quality.
- PlayStation Digital-Only FutureSony's shift toward eliminating physical game discs and its implications for pricing, ownership, and consumer choice.
- PlayStation TroublesCoverage of criticism surrounding Sony’s PlayStation strategy, troubled projects, and decisions affecting its first-party future.
- Pokémon StarbucksCoverage of Starbucks Japan’s Pokémon collaboration, featuring a Pikachu latte, themed drinkware, and a broad merchandise collection.
- Quake ChampionsCoverage of Quake Champions ending its free-to-play era, adopting a $10 purchase model, and winding down seasonal support.
- RE Engine AICapcom plans to add AI capabilities to its RE Engine to streamline game-development work such as QA, debugging, and data processing.
- Resident Evil FilmDirector Zack Cregger's vision for the upcoming Resident Evil movie and his creative choices defending the adaptation.
- Roblox PlatformRoblox’s creator ecosystem is evolving as developers weigh trust, discovery changes, and the possibility of standalone game distribution.
- RuneScapeRuneFest 2026 coverage focuses on Jagex’s RuneScape 4 reveal and other franchise projects, including an animated series.
- SiftCoverage of Minecraft’s first newly announced dimension in more than a decade, a magical realm called The Sift.
- Sinking City 2Critical reception and gameplay analysis of the horror adventure sequel The Sinking City 2 across platforms.
- Sonic FranchiseReports reveal Sega considered ending Sonic before the success of the character’s first Hollywood movie changed the series’ outlook.
- StarCraft RevivalDevelopers say the next StarCraft game is targeting a confident 2030 release, signaling a serious return for the franchise.
- Starfield Planet DesignBethesda veterans criticize Starfield's 1,000+ planets approach, arguing for smaller, hand-crafted worlds instead.
- Star Fox RevivalReviews of the new Star Fox game for Nintendo Switch 2, examining its approach as a remake and its gameplay execution.
- Steam Deck HardwareLeaked tutorial and setup videos suggest Valve's next Steam hardware iteration is nearing public release.
- Steam Revenue RecordValve's Steam platform reports $11.1 billion in first-half 2026 revenue, its biggest six-month performance ever.
- Subnautica 2 EarlySubnautica 2's early access launch, development roadmap, and initial player reception.
- Titan Quest 2Titan Quest 2's latest update introduces Spirit Mastery class, appealing to fans of Diablo-style necromancer gameplay.
- Total War WarhammerCoverage of gameplay previews and impressions for the upcoming Total War strategy game set in the Warhammer 40,000 universe.
- Twitch AI TrainingTwitch's opt-out system for training Amazon's AI on streamer data sparks backlash over consent and transparency.
- Witcher 3 RemasterFans are criticizing official comparison footage that appears to show the remastered Witcher 3 looking worse than the original.
- Wo Long 2Coverage of Wo Long 2: Wings of Ember, including its March 2027 launch, playable demo, and early impressions.
- WoW ForeverCoverage of World of Warcraft Forever, Blizzard’s reported new Classic Plus-style game and upcoming beta.
- WoW Gold FarmingStrategies and methods for efficient gold-making in World of Warcraft, featuring community streamer insights and patch-specific tactics.
- Xbox Financial TurnaroundXbox faces revenue decline despite player growth, with executives outlining recovery plans.
- Xbox Leadership TransitionNew Xbox leadership addresses staff on strategic challenges, pricing changes, and rebuilding efforts.
- Xbox XPXbox is consolidating franchise growth under a new division while appointing leaders for Mojang and broader franchise experiences.
- Zero Company LayoffsBit Reactor furloughed most staff before launching Star Wars strategy game amid financial constraints.