• Persona 6 Will Be At Xbox Games Showcase, Leaker Suggests

    Persona 6 Will Be At Xbox Games Showcase, Leaker Suggests
    On Sunday, June 7, Microsoft's Xbox Games Showcase will shed some light on the console's upcoming games. But well-known video game leaker Nate the Hate is already predicting that one of the big reveals of the showcase will be the long-awaited Persona 6.During the latest episode of his podcast, Nate the Hate said, "I'm going to go big. Either go big or go home. Persona 6 worldwide reveal." Nate the Hate's guest--and fellow YouTube host--Rand al Thor 19 agreed with the prediction in part because P
  • Anakin Skywalker Joins Star Wars Zero Company In New Gameplay Trailer

    Anakin Skywalker Joins Star Wars Zero Company In New Gameplay Trailer
    A brand-new story and gameplay trailer for Star Wars Zero Company was shown during Summer Game Fest Live, giving us our first real look at the turn-based-tactics game's narrative and its cast of original characters. The trailer showcased gameplay for the upcoming Star Wars game as well, including how your choices can shape the roster of your squad.In a nice surprise, the trailer ends with the reveal that Anakin Skywalker will be in the game as well, likely as a prominent unit that will work alon
  • Assassin’s Creed Creator Reveals New Witch Game, Coming Before AC’s Witch-Focused Game

    Assassin’s Creed Creator Reveals New Witch Game, Coming Before AC’s Witch-Focused Game
    Patrice Desilet, the creator of Assassin's Creed, has announced 1666 Amsterdamat Summer Game Fest, his first game in seven years.1666 Amsterdam is a third-person dark, story-led action adventure where you play as Noa the Collector, who has the power of witchcraft to investigate demonic entities during the day before facing them at night.
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6nUzNiiCi2Q
    This story is developing...
    Interestingly, this means the Assassin's Creed creator has a witch game going head-to-he
  • Among Us Dev Reveals A Brand-New Game

    Among Us Dev Reveals A Brand-New Game
    As part of Summer Game Fest, developer Innersloth announced a brand-new Among Us game--it's called Among Us Story: On Guard."Live life as a Crewmate in this dangerous narrative adventure through space. As Guard, you're in charge of shipwide security and everything is fine. Until there's a MURDER?! Prove your innocence before the Impostor gets to the rest of the crew… and you," reads a line from the game's description.
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QkQrwf8sfaY
    The game invites players to
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  • Guild Wars 3 Is Real, And It’s Coming To PS5 And PC

    Guild Wars 3 Is Real, And It’s Coming To PS5 And PC
    After a domain for Guild Wars 3 was updated, fans began to believe an announcement for the anticipated MMO sequel was imminent. The game was officially announced as part of Summer Game Fest 2026. A beta is set to launch in Fall 2027. Guild Wars 3 will release on both PC and PlayStation 5, making it the first game in the series to be playable on console.
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ITPzxITngqA
    Technically, the Guild Wars 3 domain was purchased way back in 2004, before the original game was re
  • Ex-CoD Dev’s New Game Stars The Boys Actor Claudia Doumit, And It’s Another Attempt To Make Crossfire Work In The West

    Ex-CoD Dev’s New Game Stars The Boys Actor Claudia Doumit, And It’s Another Attempt To Make Crossfire Work In The West
    As part of Summer Game Fest today, developer That's No Moon--a studio founded by former Call of Duty and Naughty Dog developers--announced its first game, and it's not what anyone expected.The game is called Crossfire, and it's the latest attempt from Korean publisher Smilegate--which funded That's No Moon--to make Crossfire popular in the West. That's No Moon recruited a big name, The Boys and Call of Duty actor Claudia Doumit--to star in the military shooter.The developers at That's No Moon un
  • TMNT: The Last Ronin Is Developed By Action-Game Royalty

    TMNT: The Last Ronin Is Developed By Action-Game Royalty
    At Summer Games Fest, the newly announced Paramount Games Studio has revealed that Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Last Ronin--previously in the works at THQ Nordic's Black Forest Games--is now in development at Platinum Games.
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b_RnIOj126E
    This isn't the first TMNT game from Platinum, though we're hoping that it will be better than the studio's previous attempt. Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutants in Manhattan was met with largely negative reviews in 2016, in
  • Stranger Than Heaven Gets Even Stranger With The Addition Of A Very Alive Tupac

    Stranger Than Heaven Gets Even Stranger With The Addition Of A Very Alive Tupac
    A celebrity-filled cast grows even more.Stranger than Heaven, the new game from Sega's RGG Studios, already has a star-studded cast with big names from both the Eastern and Western music and acting scenes. One of the latest cast additions, however, is definitely a head-turner: the likeness of beloved rapper Tupac Shakur. Tupac was a beloved musician before his murder in 1996, and his popularity has only grown since.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XVDWs_yaf2Y
    Snoop Dogg, who also plays a major ro
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  • Creative Assembly Shows Off Alien: Isolation 2 With New Trailer

    Creative Assembly Shows Off Alien: Isolation 2 With New Trailer
    Following a tease earlier this year, Alien Isolation 2 was officially revealed during a new trailer that debuted as part of Summer Game Fest.
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mi2dJHeCAh0
    Like the original Alien: Isolation, which released in 2014, the sequel is being developed by Creative Assembly, published by Sega, and directed by Al Hope. Just under two minutes long, the trailer provides a glimpse at a mysterious, rainy planet (presumably where the game will take place) and the voice of what se
  • Two New Cuphead Games Revealed, And One Is A Pixel-Art Spin-Off

    Two New Cuphead Games Revealed, And One Is A Pixel-Art Spin-Off
    StudioMDHR has announced that it's developing not one but two new Cuphead games during Summer Game Fest 2026. One of these will be a hand-animated game, although there are no further details, nor confirmation that it will follow in the same animation style of the original game, which was inspired by 1930s cartoons.Given that the world-premiere trailer was accompanied by a special bulletin created by Toronto’s Stop Motion Department & Continue Agency, it may be a hint that the next game
  • Shadow Of The Colossus, Ico Creator Fumito Ueda Reveals New Game Gen Atlas

    Shadow Of The Colossus, Ico Creator Fumito Ueda Reveals New Game Gen Atlas
    We received a fresh look at the next game from Shadow of the Colossus creator Fumito Ueda at Summer Game Fest. Previously teased as Project Robot, the game is now titled Gen Atlas. A new trailer focused heavily on the sense of scale that you might expect from the acclaimed game director.Though the trailer was light on story or gameplay details, it did show snippets of elements we might be able to expect from it. What appeared to be a flying mech head used a beam to lift up a mech body and attach
  • EA Sports Has A New $150 Subscription, And It Surprisingly Might Be Good

    EA Sports Has A New $150 Subscription, And It Surprisingly Might Be Good
    If you're planning to buy either Madden NFL 27 or EA Sports College Football 27, EA has a new subscription service that may appeal to hardcore football fans. By paying $150 for the new MVP+ membership, players get the deluxe editions of both games, access to beta releases, and a lot of extra features throughout the year.EA has shared the complete benefits of MVP+, as reproduced below:EA Sports College Football 27 Deluxe EditionMembership-only Rewards:7 Day Early Access
    Beta Access (June 4-7)
    Mon
  • Resident Evil: Code Veronica Remake Gets First Reveal At Summer Game Fest

    Resident Evil: Code Veronica Remake Gets First Reveal At Summer Game Fest
    Resident Evil Requiem is only a few months old, but Capcom is already lifting the veil on its next game--the long-rumored Resident Evil: Code Veronica remake, now titled as simply Resident Evil Veronica. Revealed at Summer Game Fest today, this new spin on the classic Resident Evil game follows months of rumors pointing to its existence.
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-JNv2CwmoRA
    Capcom has been fairly consistent with Resident Evil releases over the last couple of years, alternating betwee
  • Resident Evil Code Veronica Remake Gets First Reveal At Summer Game Fest

    Resident Evil Code Veronica Remake Gets First Reveal At Summer Game Fest
    Resident Evil Requiem is only a few months old, but Capcom is already lifting the veil on its next game--the long-rumored Resident Evil: Code Veronica remake, now titled as simply Resident Evil Veronica. Revealed at Summer Game Fest today, this new spin on the classic Resident Evil game follows months of rumors pointing to its existence.
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-JNv2CwmoRA
    Capcom has been fairly consistent with Resident Evil releases over the last couple of years, alternating betwee
  • Summer Game Fest Live 2026: All The Biggest Announcements And Games

    Summer Game Fest Live 2026: All The Biggest Announcements And Games
    The calendar has turned to June, which means it is now time for the season of game trailers and announcements. We saw PlayStation's State of Play earlier this week, and today Geoff Keighley takes the stage for Summer Game Fest Live 2026.We know that Fortnite, Star Wars: Zero Company, and new racing game Clutch have all teased a presence at the show, but other than that, there have not been as many direct hints as there have been in previous years. A few games have been rumored, and there's the g
  • Summer Game Fest Live Will End With Single-Player, Narrative Game

    Summer Game Fest Live Will End With Single-Player, Narrative Game
    Summer Game Fest Live will end its two-hour run with a look at a single-player, narrative-focused game, producer and host Geoff Keighley has confirmed.https://twitter.com/geoffkeighley/status/2062988880689992078
    Keighley shared the news shortly before the show was set to begin, and did not elaborate on what the game could be, but the word "announcement" suggests it should be a brand-new reveal rather than an updated look at an already-announced game.
    "Thank you for the feedback," Keighley added
  • Next Big Minecraft Game Is Coming This September, It Seems

    Next Big Minecraft Game Is Coming This September, It Seems
    Minecraft Dungeons II is set for release in September, according to a store page for the game on Nintendo's website that seemingly went live too early.Nintendo's website lists a September 29 release date for the sequel, and a $30 price point. The Minecraft social media pages have not posted about Dungeons II today, instead sharing a Backrooms meme.People are theorizing that the announcement of the release date was supposed to happen at one of this weekend's gaming events, like possibly Summer Ga
  • After Months Of Silence, Valve Finally Narrows Down The Steam Machine’s Release Date

    After Months Of Silence, Valve Finally Narrows Down The Steam Machine’s Release Date
    After months of radio silence, Valve has given the strongest indication yet that its living room PC, the Steam Machine, and next-generation VR headset, the Steam Frame, are both nearing release.In an update on Valve's Steamworks Development forums, the company committed to a summer release window for both devices. This could mean that you might be waiting for either all the way up until September, putting them well beyond the initial early 2026 promises from when Valve initially announced both t
  • Among Us TV Show Surprise: All 10 Episodes Are Out Now

    Among Us TV Show Surprise: All 10 Episodes Are Out Now
    Paramount+ has just premiered the Among Us TV show, and 10 episodes are now available to stream for subscribers.A page on Paramount+ appeared (via Wario64) today with no fanfare. It's unclear if the show was meant to already debut or--as is often the case ahead of big showcases--it was set live early, spoiling a surprise. Summer Game Fest Live, the Xbox Showcase, and many other events are set to take place in the coming days, with SGF Live just hours away.The latter is the most likely source for
  • Paramount Skydance Is Buying Mortal Kombat And Batman, But That’s Not All It’s Doing To Expand Its Gaming Footprint

    Paramount Skydance Is Buying Mortal Kombat And Batman, But That’s Not All It’s Doing To Expand Its Gaming Footprint
    Paramount Skydance has announced a new in-house game development studio, Paramount Games Studio, and we won't have to wait long at all to find out what the company is working on.Variety reports that Paramount Games Studio will announce its first game today, June 5, during the Summer Game Fest showcase. It's a AAA game, but that's all that is known about it so far.
    Paramount already had game studios after its combination with Skydance, including Skydance Interactive and Skydance New Media. These
  • Xbox “Must Have Exclusive Content,” CEO Says

    Xbox “Must Have Exclusive Content,” CEO Says
    Asha Sharma has now been the Xbox CEO for 100 days, following her surprising elevation to the role earlier this year. Under Sharma's predecessor, Phil Spencer, Xbox-exclusive games migrated to PlayStation 5 even as Xbox console users have continued to ask for more exclusives. Sharma has previously indicated a willingness to reconsider exclusivity going forward, but now she's shared her belief that Xbox needs exclusives to shore up its future."We're the number two publisher in the world and in or
  • Black Ops 7 Revives Classic CoD Movement In Season 4, And Players Are Loving It

    Black Ops 7 Revives Classic CoD Movement In Season 4, And Players Are Loving It
    Call of Duty: Black Ops 7's fast-paced omnimovement is dialed back in Season 4's new limited-time playlist, and the community response has been very positive. The classic playlist features movement and gameplay inspired by older games in the series, which feels much like playing a remastered version of Black Ops 2.
    Call of Duty Season 4 introduced Black Ops Classic, a new throwback mode that scales back the movement, removing the game's advanced omnimovement, sliding, and wall-tap mechanics. Cer
  • New Lara Croft Actor Reveals How She Busted Up Her Arm Making The New Game

    New Lara Croft Actor Reveals How She Busted Up Her Arm Making The New Game
    Alix Wilton Regan, who plays Lara Croft in the upcoming Tomb Raider: Legacy of Atlantis and Tomb Raider: Catalyst, has discussed an injury she sustained while working on Legacy of Atlantis.
    She told WhatCulture Gaming that she is known to go "a little bit too hard" when doing performance-capture work, and that happened with Legacy of Atlantis.
    "I just forget that I'm not actually Lara Croft. I was recently throwing myself into a door voluntarily as she batters the door down, and I hurt my arm by
  • God Of War Laufey’s Director Talks Fan Skepticism, New Ideas, And Phranque The Cube

    God Of War Laufey’s Director Talks Fan Skepticism, New Ideas, And Phranque The Cube
    The showstopper at PlayStation's State of Play was a new entry in the God of War franchise. However, instead of introducing Kratos's newest adventure, Santa Monica Studio revealed God of War Laufey, which, as indicated by the title, shifts its focus to Faye, a hero and warrior in her own right, to tell a tale that runs parallel to the events of the 2018 God of War reboot.Somewhat expectedly, there has been everything from excitement to anger at the new direction. But to Santa Monica Studio, Lauf
  • Backrooms Director Eyeing A Portal Movie, But He’s Cautious About Adaptations

    Backrooms Director Eyeing A Portal Movie, But He’s Cautious About Adaptations
    20-year-old Kane Parsons has one of the biggest movies of 2026 in Backrooms, and everyone wants to know what he will make next. In addition to spinning Backrooms into a TV series, Parsons is eyeing a movie based on Valve's Portal game.The New York Times reports that Parsons said adapting the puzzle-platformer would be his dream. The report did not include any direct quotes from Parsons about this, so that's all we know, but the author of the piece, Kyle Buchanan, shared quotes online that didn't
  • FIFA World Cup Game Coming To Netflix With Updates Based On How The Tournament Goes

    FIFA World Cup Game Coming To Netflix With Updates Based On How The Tournament Goes
    Netflix has announced an officially licensed FIFA Men's World Cup 2026 game, and it'll be playable for all subscribers from their TV, computer, or phone, featuring in-game updates based on how the real-world tournament unfolds.FIFA World Cup: Launch Edition, as it's called, releases on June 11. Described as a "streamlined" soccer/football game, the game uses your phone as the controller, with players swiping their finger to pass and shoot the ball.
    The game features all 48 teams in the World Cup
  • The Best PS5 Game & Hardware Deals This Week (June 3, 2026)

    The Best PS5 Game & Hardware Deals This Week (June 3, 2026)
    State of Play brought plenty of big announcements this week, showing off tons of great games that'll be arriving over the next few months and years. But right now you can also cash in on some great PS5 deals, as Days of Play is lingering around until June 10. This means all sorts of games and accessories are available for cheap, and retailers like Amazon and Best Buy are price-matching some of the best digital discounts.As usual, console deals are slim this week. With Sony recently hiking the pr
  • Subnautica 2 Dev Outlines Upcoming Content Drop, Including Brand-New Region

    Subnautica 2 Dev Outlines Upcoming Content Drop, Including Brand-New Region
    After all of the drama that played out in court, Subnautica 2 has gotten off to a hot start. There's still work to be done on this early-access release, but Unknown Worlds has now shared some of its plans to improve the game and previewed its next big update.In a new video, Subnautica 2 design lead Anthony Gallegos teased the upcoming content drop, which will introduce the Collector Leviathan's home as a new region. That update will feature a new chassis "that brings back one of the most request
  • New PC Game Hijinks High From Laid-Off Xbox Developers Challenges You To Become A High School Menace

    New PC Game Hijinks High From Laid-Off Xbox Developers Challenges You To Become A High School Menace
    Sackbird Studios, the independent studio founded by a number of developers who were at ZeniMax Online Studios before Microsoft canceled their new game and laid them off, has announced a new project called Hijinks High.
    It's an online co-op game where players team up with up to five others to "cause as much ruckus as possible" during a day of high school. The aim is to become "the school's menace."https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lL4IsR-aNb4
    Players can take part in randomized missions where they
  • Backrooms Director Praises Valve’s “Integrity” For Not Making Sequels Just For Money

    Backrooms Director Praises Valve’s “Integrity” For Not Making Sequels Just For Money
    Kane Parsons, the 20-year-old director of one of 2026's most successful movies in Backrooms, is also a big fan of game developer Valve and specifically how the company is known to select its projects. Given the enormous success of Backrooms, people are naturally wondering what he's going to do next, and Parsons teased that "stuff may already be moving a little bit."Speaking on The Town podcast, Parsons singled out Valve as the closest comparison to what he would call his North Star in terms of h

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