<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?><rss version="2.0" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom"><channel><title><![CDATA[Games - Newslocker]]></title><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/</link><atom:link rel="self" href="https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/rss/1000/" /><atom:link rel="hub" href="http://pubsubhubbub.appspot.com" /><description><![CDATA[Find your latest Games news with just one click. Don't miss out on anything happening!]]></description><language>en-au</language><copyright>Copyright (C) 2026 newslocker.com</copyright><lastBuildDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2026 15:23:00 +0200</lastBuildDate><item><title><![CDATA[Xbox’s Hardware Problem: September Sales Drop To New Low Amid Sony’s Market Dominance]]></title><description><![CDATA[September saw a surge in video game spending, but Xbox had a bleak month. New Circana data show Xbox Series hardware fell 27% year-over-year to an all-time September low, beating the previous record low set a year ago.How did Sony and Nintendo compare? PlayStation 5 sales grew 22% in units and 43% in dollar sales, while Nintendo saw Switch 2 sales fall by 12% year-on-year. Sony dominated the market last month, though PS5 consoles cost more today than a year ago, and last month also saw report]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/xboxs-hardware-problem-september-sales-drop-to-new-low-amid-sonys-market-dominance/</link><pubDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2026 15:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/xboxs-hardware-problem-september-sales-drop-to-new-low-amid-sonys-market-dominance/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mass Effect TV Show Still Going Ahead After EA Cancels Mass Effect 5 And Closes BioWare, Report Says]]></title><description><![CDATA[While EA has closed BioWare and canceled the next Mass Effect game, the TV show based on the sci-fi series remains in development, according to a source speaking to IGN. The source said all the key creative people attached to the project for Prime Video remain signed on.<br />
This would seemingly include BioWare project director and executive producer, Mike Gamble, who was part of the layoffs at BioWare.https://www.youtube.com/shorts/muP7jLuXSiY<br />
The Mass Effect show was first revealed back in 2021, s]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/mass-effect-tv-show-still-going-ahead-after-ea-cancels-mass-effect-5-and-closes-bioware-report-says/</link><pubDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2026 15:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/mass-effect-tv-show-still-going-ahead-after-ea-cancels-mass-effect-5-and-closes-bioware-report-says/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NBA 2K27 Dunks On Resident Evil Requiem To Become The US’s Best-Selling Game Of 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[Resident Evil Requiem emerged as one of 2026's first big hits when it launched earlier this year, quickly setting new records for Capcom's survival-horror-action series. In the US, it has been the year's best-selling game, but it was always going to face some stiff competition toward the end of 2026. NBA 2K27 has usurped Resident Evil Requiem's position, having made short work of Capcom's best-seller."Eight of the top ten best-selling games of September were new releases," Circana's Mat Piscatel]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/nba-2k27-dunks-on-resident-evil-requiem-to-become-the-uss-best-selling-game-of-2026/</link><pubDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2026 15:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/nba-2k27-dunks-on-resident-evil-requiem-to-become-the-uss-best-selling-game-of-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Marvel’s Wolverine Proves You Shouldn’t Always Trust What You See On Social Media]]></title><description><![CDATA[Despite mixed reviews and lukewarm player reception, Marvel's Wolverine has done surprisingly well on the sales chart and set a new record for Sony. New data shared by Circana shows Marvel’s Wolverine debuted as September's best-selling game, delivering the highest launch-month dollar sales for a Sony-published game since February 2024’s Helldivers 2. PlayStation 5 hardware dollar sales also increased by 43%, resulting in Sony achieving its highest hardware dollar share in a month since May]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/marvels-wolverine-proves-you-shouldnt-always-trust-what-you-see-on-social-media/</link><pubDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2026 15:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/marvels-wolverine-proves-you-shouldnt-always-trust-what-you-see-on-social-media/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[If You Want Heartfelt BioWare Eulogies, Check The Comments]]></title><description><![CDATA[After Bloomberg broke the news of BioWare's shutting down at the hands of Electronic Arts, I searched for one of my favorite video game pieces of all time, the fittingly named "An End Once And For All" from Mass Effect 3. The top comment, written by user Lellianna, broke my heart:"Yes, we are here for the same reason."As I scrolled down, many more BioWare faithful came to this YouTube video to leave their eulogies, like roses on a digital grave. Some were direct quotes, like user acbagel quoting]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/if-you-want-heartfelt-bioware-eulogies-check-the-comments/</link><pubDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2026 14:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/if-you-want-heartfelt-bioware-eulogies-check-the-comments/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Star Wars Battlefront 3 Reportedly In Development By EA’s Top Shooter Studios]]></title><description><![CDATA[Included in the shocking news of EA's restructuring, which includes layoffs and the closure of BioWare, is a mention from the publisher that Apex Legends studio Respawn Entertainment and Battlefield maker DICE are collaborating on a project. According to a report, that project is a long-awaited sequel set in a galaxy far, far away.Per Variety, which cites "multiple sources," the DICE and Respawn project is Star Wars Battlefront 3. While EA itself did not confirm this, the company's memo about th]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/star-wars-battlefront-3-reportedly-in-development-by-eas-top-shooter-studios/</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2026 21:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/star-wars-battlefront-3-reportedly-in-development-by-eas-top-shooter-studios/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Xbox Cloud Gaming Hourly Prices Revealed For Non-Game Pass Members]]></title><description><![CDATA[Microsoft has revealed how much it will charge people for using the Xbox Cloud Gaming service without a Game Pass membership. Right now, this is available only to Xbox Insiders, but that's a free program that anyone can join.<br />
Also notable is that the prices below are described as "introductory launch pricing," and that wording suggests the prices may change in the future. Microsoft is calling these "cloud playtime packs."Cloud playtime packs pricing:<br />
10 hours for $425 hours for $850 hours for $1]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/xbox-cloud-gaming-hourly-prices-revealed-for-non-game-pass-members/</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2026 21:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/xbox-cloud-gaming-hourly-prices-revealed-for-non-game-pass-members/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[EA Kills BioWare, Cancels New Mass Effect, Pauses New Sims Game, And All The Other  Big EA News That Just Happened]]></title><description><![CDATA[When EA was acquired by Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund, many expected major changes at the gaming company, including layoffs and game cancellations, among other shakeups. Now, those have begun, with EA on October 21 confirming a series of significant changes impacting the people and teams that worked on many storied franchises.<br />
EA also teased some of what's to come in the future, including a joint project between Respawn and DICE. Here's a rundown of all the big EA news today.LayoffsEA sa]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/ea-kills-bioware-cancels-new-mass-effect-pauses-new-sims-game-and-all-the-other-big-ea-news-that-just-happened/</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2026 20:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/ea-kills-bioware-cancels-new-mass-effect-pauses-new-sims-game-and-all-the-other-big-ea-news-that-just-happened/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[EA Cancels New Mass Effect, Pauses New Sims Game, And All The Other  Big EA News That Just Happened]]></title><description><![CDATA[When EA was acquired by Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund, many expected major changes at the gaming company, including layoffs and game cancellations, among other shakeups. Now, those have begun, with EA on October 21 confirming a series of significant changes impacting the people and teams that worked on many storied franchises.<br />
EA also teased some of what's to come in the future, including a joint project between Respawn and DICE. Here's a rundown of all the big EA news today.LayoffsEA sa]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/ea-cancels-new-mass-effect-pauses-new-sims-game-and-all-the-other-big-ea-news-that-just-happened/</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2026 20:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/ea-cancels-new-mass-effect-pauses-new-sims-game-and-all-the-other-big-ea-news-that-just-happened/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rayman Legends Retold’s New Baguette Costumes Are A Tip Of The Beret To Expedition 33]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rayman Legends Retold is almost here, and as you'd expect from this remake, it's a pretty noticeable graphical glow-up of Rayman Legends and it includes a very French outfit for you to dress the phantom-limbed hero and his partner Barbara up in. Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 fans, this is where you do the Leonardo DiCaprio pointing meme.Even though Ubisoft doesn't mention Sandfall Interactive or Expedition 33 by name, it did confirm that the new baguette outfits&nbsp;are "a playful nod to a fellow]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/rayman-legends-retolds-new-baguette-costumes-are-a-tip-of-the-beret-to-expedition-33/</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2026 20:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/rayman-legends-retolds-new-baguette-costumes-are-a-tip-of-the-beret-to-expedition-33/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Another Day, Another Pokemon Card Heist Worth Nearly $1 Million]]></title><description><![CDATA[I guess someone's gotta collect 'em all, and it appears that thieves are doing just that, as yet another high-stakes burglary in Southern California has resulted in just about $1 million worth of Pokemon cards being stolen from a FedEx truck.According to a report by The New York Times' sports journalism department, The Athletic (via ABC News), a FedEx truck parked near the authenticating and grading business known as the Professional Sports Authenticator in Santa Ana, California, was robbed on O]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/another-day-another-pokemon-card-heist-worth-nearly-1-million/</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2026 19:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/another-day-another-pokemon-card-heist-worth-nearly-1-million/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nvidia Just Tackled One Of PC Gaming’s Biggest Headaches: Shader Compilation]]></title><description><![CDATA[One of the most annoying things about PC games is how long they can take to start, thanks to the traditional shader compilation a game goes through after installation or after getting new drivers. The silver bullet to this might be Microsoft's Advanced Shader Delivery, which was used in Gears of War: E-Day to drastically cut down on its initial launch, and Nvidia graphics card owners can also take advantage of this technology starting today with the release of the version 621.01&nbsp;drivers. AM]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/nvidia-just-tackled-one-of-pc-gamings-biggest-headaches-shader-compilation/</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2026 19:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/nvidia-just-tackled-one-of-pc-gamings-biggest-headaches-shader-compilation/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[WoW: Forever Is Continuing A Long-Running Questing Tradition]]></title><description><![CDATA[World of Warcraft: Forever will see players battling to become an ogre arena champion once more, this time in the new Riverglades zone.Forever's launch is just a few weeks away on November 4, and every day it seems like Blizzard reveals new information about the game. In a new video titled "Your Leveling Journey Past 30," Blizzard goes into more detail about what to expect from the game's all-new Riverglades zone, diving into its Warcraft 2 lore roots and what players can expect to find there. T]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/wow-forever-is-continuing-a-long-running-questing-tradition/</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2026 19:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/wow-forever-is-continuing-a-long-running-questing-tradition/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[EA Shuts Down Dragon Age, Mass Effect Studio BioWare]]></title><description><![CDATA[In a shocking turn of events, publisher Electronic Arts has shut down legendary RPG studio BioWare, laying off 400 employees in the process, according to Bloomberg's Jason Schreier.This story is developing...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/ea-shuts-down-dragon-age-mass-effect-studio-bioware/</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2026 19:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/ea-shuts-down-dragon-age-mass-effect-studio-bioware/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[GTA 6 Will Feature Lots Of Small Details Like Red Dead’s Dynamic Horse Testicle Physics]]></title><description><![CDATA[New details about Rockstar's GTA 6 continue to come to light ahead of the highly anticipated crime game's release in November. Reporter Jason Schreier published a video recently in which he discussed some of the new things about GTA 6 that he learned when interviewing Rockstar, including how the game will feature the next evolution of fine details like the horse testicle system in Rockstar's last game, Red Dead Redemption II, along with information about the game's roads and "dark" years of deve]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/gta-6-will-feature-lots-of-small-details-like-red-deads-dynamic-horse-testicle-physics/</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2026 18:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/gta-6-will-feature-lots-of-small-details-like-red-deads-dynamic-horse-testicle-physics/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[GTA 6 Might Give America A Very Expensive Sick Day]]></title><description><![CDATA[Everyone wants to play Rockstar Games' upcoming heist-'em-up Grand Theft Auto 6--so much so that some 1.5 million Americans are projected to call in sick to work on November 19 to play the game, which an economics professor estimates will set the country back roughly $1 billion.According to an International Business Times report, economics professor Jos&eacute; Garc&iacute;a Montalvo projected that the 1.5 million workers planning to play hooky to traipse around Leonida next month could cost Ame]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/gta-6-might-give-america-a-very-expensive-sick-day/</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2026 18:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/gta-6-might-give-america-a-very-expensive-sick-day/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Diablo Is Getting A New Board Game, And You Can Play It Solo]]></title><description><![CDATA[The world of Diablo will expand over the next couple of years with a new video game and a Netflix animated series, but if you'd rather roll some dice, Diablo Unbound will offer an officially licensed tour of Sanctuary when it launches.<br />
The new board game is billed as a highly replayable co-op (or solo)&nbsp;action&nbsp;game that spans several genres and gameplay mechanics to create what developer Glass Cannon Unplugged calls a "dungeon battler" experience. It'll enter the Gamefound crowdfunding]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/diablo-is-getting-a-new-board-game-and-you-can-play-it-solo/</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2026 18:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/diablo-is-getting-a-new-board-game-and-you-can-play-it-solo/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Everything New In Cyberpunk 2077 Update 2.5]]></title><description><![CDATA[A new season of Cyberpunk: Edgerunners is now on Netflix, and to celebrate, Cyberpunk 2077 is getting an update.&nbsp;&nbsp;Developer CD Projekt Red announced Update 2.5 this week, teasing new items and features inspired by the anime spin-off's second season.<br />
Beyond that, the studio is keeping mum on the biggest upgrades&nbsp;coming to Cyberpunk 2077 when the update goes live on&nbsp;October 22 for PC, PS5, Switch 2, and Xbox Series X|S.Since we're feeling impatient and ready to return to Night]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/everything-new-in-cyberpunk-2077-update-25/</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2026 16:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/everything-new-in-cyberpunk-2077-update-25/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Halo 3 Looks Like It Could Come To Browsers Via Xbox Labs]]></title><description><![CDATA[We just got our strongest hint at what Xbox Labs might be "cooking up" for players, thanks to Xbox chief technology officer Scott Van Vliet. The executive posted a video on X that ends with Halo 3 booting up inside what appears to be the Microsoft Edge web browser. In fact, the option to play the beloved FPS with mouse and keyboard even appears as a prompt, too.Van Vliet noted that he was working on "retro vibes" in the social media post, and he also tagged Xbox CEO Asha Sharma. Intriguingly, ne]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/halo-3-looks-like-it-could-come-to-browsers-via-xbox-labs/</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2026 15:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/halo-3-looks-like-it-could-come-to-browsers-via-xbox-labs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New PS5 Update Is Out Now, And Sony May Be Tightening Security Before GTA 6]]></title><description><![CDATA[Another day, another PS5 update, as Sony tweaks its system with another minor upgrade. It looks like business as usual for PS5 Update Version:&nbsp;26.07-14.20.00, with Sony focusing on overall usage and message readability, but there are murmurs that the patch could also be quietly plugging a few jailbreak holes.First, the actual update. "We've improved the messages and usability on some screens," Sony's succinct patch notes read.For your average PS5 user, this won't mean much and&nbsp;download]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/new-ps5-update-is-out-now-and-sony-may-be-tightening-security-before-gta-6/</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2026 15:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/new-ps5-update-is-out-now-and-sony-may-be-tightening-security-before-gta-6/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[After 15-Year Absence, EA Is Bringing Back The Fight Night Franchise]]></title><description><![CDATA[EA Sports has announced that its Fight Night series of boxing games is coming back. Fans have been waiting a very long time, considering the last game in the series was 2011's Fight Night Champion for PS3 and Xbox 360.The franchise debuted in 2004 with Fight Night 2004, and sequels were released in 2005, 2006, and 2009 before Champion came out in 2011."To everyone who stayed in our corner: Fight Night is coming back," EA Sports said.<br />
https://twitter.com/EASPORTSFN/status/2112604926941471213<br />
Beyo]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/after-15-year-absence-ea-is-bringing-back-the-fight-night-franchise/</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2026 15:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/after-15-year-absence-ea-is-bringing-back-the-fight-night-franchise/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Xbox Game Pass Heading For A Massive Shakeup, Report Says]]></title><description><![CDATA[Xbox CEO Asha Sharma is reportedly plotting a "major overhaul" of the Xbox Game Pass service, beyond some of the big changes she's made already like dropping new Call of Duty game releases from the membership.According to Fortune, Xbox could overhaul Game Pass to give players the ability to choose features &agrave; la carte. This would reportedly include things like cloud gaming, multiplayer, and "add-ons for console-only games." Game Pass would evolve to operate on a "tiered structure," the rep]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/xbox-game-pass-heading-for-a-massive-shakeup-report-says/</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2026 15:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/xbox-game-pass-heading-for-a-massive-shakeup-report-says/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Prospective Buyers Reportedly Value Xbox As High As $150 Billion]]></title><description><![CDATA[Everything has a selling price, and in Xbox's case, Microsoft's gaming division could be worth at least $100 billion. That's according to a new report, which claims that several private equity firms mulled purchasing Xbox and were willing to go as high as $150 billion for Microsoft's gaming hub--enough cash to buy 15 billion rubber duckies, 50 billion McDouble Cheeseburgers, or 100 billion Costco Hot Dog combos. Or if you felt like wasting that cash, you could easily fund the production of 500 m]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/prospective-buyers-reportedly-value-xbox-as-high-as-150-billion/</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2026 14:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/prospective-buyers-reportedly-value-xbox-as-high-as-150-billion/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[PS5’s Biggest Physical Games Look Very Different From Its Biggest Digital Hits]]></title><description><![CDATA[The furore over Sony's decision to effectively kill physical games on its PlayStation platform appears to have died down (for now), and new data from Alinea Analytics shows how wide the split between physical and digital PS5 games is in 2026. As Alinea's head of market analysis, Rhys Elliott, notes, PlayStation's top new 2026 games by physical copies&nbsp;are mostly single-player AAA titles, with Resident Evil Requiem the best-seller.Capcom's hit Resident Evil game is estimated to have sold 1.3]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/ps5s-biggest-physical-games-look-very-different-from-its-biggest-digital-hits/</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2026 14:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/ps5s-biggest-physical-games-look-very-different-from-its-biggest-digital-hits/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Next-Gen Xbox Could Be $1,800 And Launch In 2028 – Report]]></title><description><![CDATA[A new report sheds more details on Microsoft's plans for new Xbox hardware, including a new handheld device and console, and one of the biggest takeaways is the alleged price.<br />
According to Fortune, the Project Helix console could cost between $1,200 and $1,800, unless Microsoft opts to subsidize the cost. The system could launch in 2028, the report said.It's not uncommon for platform-holders to eat some of the cost of a new console and make up the difference with software and services. When the]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/next-gen-xbox-could-be-1800-and-launch-in-2028-report/</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 Oct 2026 21:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/next-gen-xbox-could-be-1800-and-launch-in-2028-report/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Here Are The Mechanics and Dozens Of New Cards From Magic: The Gathering’s Star Trek Set]]></title><description><![CDATA[After a year that featured alternate realities, ninja turtles, superheroes, and hobbits, the final Magic: The Gathering expansion of 2026 is going where no Universes Beyond set has gone before, as Star Trek is scheduled to launch in November.<br />
Today, Wizards of the Coast revealed the mechanics players can expect in the set, along with dozens of new cards from both the main set and the preconstructed Commander decks. We also got a glimpse at some of the set's special treatments, including the seve]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/here-are-the-mechanics-and-dozens-of-new-cards-from-magic-the-gatherings-star-trek-set/</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 Oct 2026 20:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/here-are-the-mechanics-and-dozens-of-new-cards-from-magic-the-gatherings-star-trek-set/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Xbox Series X|S Is Getting A Surprise Graphics Boost From AMD]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sony isn't the only company introducing new upscaling technology to its flagship PlayStation 5, as Microsoft and AMD have announced that FSR 4.1 is coming to more devices--including&nbsp;Xbox Series X|S consoles--in the future.<br />
Similar to Sony's hardware-accelerated upscaling solutions for PS5 and PS5 Pro, AMD FidelityFX Super Resolution (FSR) 4.1 is an advanced, machine-learning-based temporal image upscaling and reconstruction technology that can render a game at a lower resolution and then up]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/xbox-series-xs-is-getting-a-surprise-graphics-boost-from-amd/</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 Oct 2026 19:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/xbox-series-xs-is-getting-a-surprise-graphics-boost-from-amd/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sony Boss: “Creativity Is For Humans, Not AI”]]></title><description><![CDATA[Take-Two boss Strauss Zelnick and Sony Group President and CEO, Hiroki Totoki, commented on the future of gaming today at the Paley International Summit. Naturally, the topic of AI came up, and Totoki believes AI technologies will not replace humans in game development, in part because of the creativity required."Creativity is for humans, not AI,&rdquo; Totoki said, as reported by IGN. &ldquo;How to use the technology profile is important. Of course, I encourage my people to use AI in a certain]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/sony-boss-creativity-is-for-humans-not-ai/</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 Oct 2026 18:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/sony-boss-creativity-is-for-humans-not-ai/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[PlayStation Boss: “Creativity Is For Humans, Not AI”]]></title><description><![CDATA[Take-Two boss Strauss Zelnick and Sony's top boss, Hiroki Totoki, commented on the future of gaming today at the Paley International Summit. Naturally, the topic of AI came up, and Totoki believes AI technologies will not replace humans in game development, in part because of the creativity required."Creativity is for humans, not AI,&rdquo; Totoki said, as reported by IGN. &ldquo;How to use the technology profile is important. Of course, I encourage my people to use AI in a certain manner, but a]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/playstation-boss-creativity-is-for-humans-not-ai/</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 Oct 2026 18:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/playstation-boss-creativity-is-for-humans-not-ai/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[10 Years After The Switch 1 Reveal, I Still Haven’t Played A Game At A Rooftop Party]]></title><description><![CDATA[It's now been a full decade since Nintendo announced the first Switch, which is almost hard to believe, given how fresh that reveal trailer still feels in our heads. Heaps of hype and a lack of information from Nintendo about its Wii U successor, codenamed "NX," led to the company's fanbase becoming increasingly restless.<br />
Reports and rumors pointed to the NX as a console-handheld hybrid, but Nintendo didn't fully unveil the Switch until October 20, 2016 (an announcement preluded by a photo of Ma]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/10-years-after-the-switch-1-reveal-i-still-havent-played-a-game-at-a-rooftop-party/</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 Oct 2026 18:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/10-years-after-the-switch-1-reveal-i-still-havent-played-a-game-at-a-rooftop-party/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Xbox Game Pass’s Newest Wave Is Headlined By A Huge Final Fantasy Adventure]]></title><description><![CDATA[Right on schedule, the second wave of games coming to Xbox Game Pass has been revealed. Following the first batch that included Gears of War: E-Day, Battlefield 6, and lots more, the rest of the month will see games like Final Fantasy 7 Remake and The Seance of Blake Manor added to the subscription service. We've also gotten a sneak peek at what's coming in November, so there's going to be plenty to play over the next couple of weeks.As a reminder, several games are also leaving Xbox Game Pass t]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/xbox-game-passs-newest-wave-is-headlined-by-a-huge-final-fantasy-adventure/</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 Oct 2026 18:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/xbox-game-passs-newest-wave-is-headlined-by-a-huge-final-fantasy-adventure/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Here’s An Exclusive Look At How Cyberpunk: Edgerunners’ Cast Will Look In The Hit Trading Card Game]]></title><description><![CDATA[Earlier this year, a new trading card game based on the hit Cyberpunk franchise hit Kickstarter and became the highest-funded game in Kickstarter's entire history. With the launch set now out in the wild, WeirdCo is ready to announce the game's first expansion, Edgerunners: Burn Bright, which is scheduled to launch in Spring 2027.Edgerunners: Burn Bright will introduce multiple characters, locations, and moments from the popular Netflix anime into the card game, along with new mechanics which wi]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/heres-an-exclusive-look-at-how-cyberpunk-edgerunners-cast-will-look-in-the-hit-trading-card-game/</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 Oct 2026 18:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/heres-an-exclusive-look-at-how-cyberpunk-edgerunners-cast-will-look-in-the-hit-trading-card-game/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Netflix’s Push Into Gaming Continues To Fall Short]]></title><description><![CDATA[Netflix has undertaken efforts over the years to increase its footprint in the world of video games, but it's been a bumpy road, and new data suggests that the company is falling short of its targets.According to a Netflix memo seen by The Wall Street Journal, only 3.5% of Netflix's subscribers play games monthly. That's 10% behind Netflix's 2026 target for "reach and engagement" for games, the memo said. In 2022, it was reported that fewer than 1% of Netflix subscribers played games on Netflix.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/netflixs-push-into-gaming-continues-to-fall-short/</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 Oct 2026 17:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/netflixs-push-into-gaming-continues-to-fall-short/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[GTA 5 And Red Dead Redemption 2 Are Leaving PS Plus, But You Still Have Time]]></title><description><![CDATA[While a whole bunch of new games are being added to the PlayStation Plus Game Catalog this month, it looks like Sony is making room for them by removing several titles over the next few weeks. We don&rsquo;t know exactly when they will be gone, but you can expect 11 games to be removed over the next couple of weeks, including two of Rockstar's biggest open-world adventures: Red Dead Redemption 2 and Grand Theft Auto 5.We've known for a while that GTA 5 was on its way out, but it looks like Rocks]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/gta-5-and-red-dead-redemption-2-are-leaving-ps-plus-but-you-still-have-time/</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 Oct 2026 17:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/gta-5-and-red-dead-redemption-2-are-leaving-ps-plus-but-you-still-have-time/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Justice Is Keeping The GTA 6 Hype At Arm’s Length While Making Its Soundtrack]]></title><description><![CDATA[Grand Theft Auto 6 doesn't just look visually impressive; it also has a killer sound thanks to French electronic music duo Justice. Composing the soundtrack for any game is no easy feat, but with GTA 6 generating an unprecedented amount of hype, the&nbsp;team of Gaspard Aug&eacute; and Xavier de Rosnay are well aware of the expectations that have been placed on them."Yeah, we are aware of the hype of the game, of course, and the fact that people have been waiting for such a long time," Aug&eacut]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/justice-is-keeping-the-gta-6-hype-at-arms-length-while-making-its-soundtrack/</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 Oct 2026 16:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/justice-is-keeping-the-gta-6-hype-at-arms-length-while-making-its-soundtrack/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fortnite’s Obsession DLC Leaks, Includes A Twist On The Movie’s Iconic Line]]></title><description><![CDATA[Fortnite's spooky season content is rolling out, and that includes the character Nikki from one of 2026's biggest movies, Obsession.<br />
Inde Navarrette's character from the Curry Barker movie is coming to Fortnite on October 21. As expected, Nikki's "No, no, no!" line from the movie is coming to Fortnite as an emote, but not in the way you might expect. Instead of Nikki voicing the line, she holds out cue cards with the words on them.Check out the video below to see how the emote looks in the game.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/fortnites-obsession-dlc-leaks-includes-a-twist-on-the-movies-iconic-line/</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 Oct 2026 16:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/fortnites-obsession-dlc-leaks-includes-a-twist-on-the-movies-iconic-line/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[“The Suits” Made All The Money From Call Of Duty: Black Ops 1 And 2 Ports, OG Dev Says]]></title><description><![CDATA[Activision recently released ports of 2010's Call of Duty: Black Ops and 2012's Call of Duty: Black Ops 2 on PlayStation, and they were massive hits. According to a report, the games combined to sell more than 11 million copies on PS4 and PS5. Developer Gavin Goslin, who worked on these games at Treyarch, has reflected on the massive success of these ports and why it feels "bittersweet."Posting on LinkedIn, Goslin said it's amazing to see these games continue to perform well in 2026. It's also a]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/the-suits-made-all-the-money-from-call-of-duty-black-ops-1-and-2-ports-og-dev-says/</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 Oct 2026 15:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/the-suits-made-all-the-money-from-call-of-duty-black-ops-1-and-2-ports-og-dev-says/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[GTA 6 Is 148% Ahead Of This Other Popular AAA Game So Far]]></title><description><![CDATA[GTA 6 launches in November, and everyone expects it to be a giant, record-breaking release. But just how big will the release be? Early signs are pointing to an enormous, unprecedented launch, and new data backs that up.Sensor Tower compiled preorder data for some of the biggest games released over the past six years, including Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 (2022), Diablo 4 (2023), Hogwarts Legacy (2023), and Marvel's Spider-Man (2023).The analysis firm found, as reported by GI.biz, that GTA 6]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/gta-6-is-148-ahead-of-this-other-popular-aaa-game-so-far/</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 Oct 2026 14:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/gta-6-is-148-ahead-of-this-other-popular-aaa-game-so-far/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cyberpunk 2077 Is Celebrating Edgerunners Season 2 With A Surprise Update]]></title><description><![CDATA[As Cyberpunk 2077's sixth anniversary approaches, developer CD Projekt Red has announced Update 2.5, timed to coincide with the&nbsp;second season of the&nbsp;anime spin-off&nbsp;series, Cyberpunk Edgerunners. The update will include&nbsp;"new items and features" inspired by the second season of the anime, and it'll go live on October 22 for PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X|S."We're talking cyberware customization, a new dual-wielding playstyle, and more," CD Projekt Red wrote in a social media post.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/cyberpunk-2077-is-celebrating-edgerunners-season-2-with-a-surprise-update/</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 Oct 2026 14:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/cyberpunk-2077-is-celebrating-edgerunners-season-2-with-a-surprise-update/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cyberpunk: Edgerunners Season 2 Is More Punk Rock Than Blockbuster]]></title><description><![CDATA[Cyberpunk: Edgerunners Season Two once again sees Studio Trigger handle animation duties, and this time, the anime powerhouse has gotten even wilder with its depiction of Night City and its residents. While the first season was bold in its visual direction, director Kai Ikarashi has pushed it even further, using more abstract shapes and experimental animation techniques to capture the look and feel of a cutting-edge dystopia.What does that lead to? A new season that showrunner Bartosz Sztybor ca]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/cyberpunk-edgerunners-season-2-is-more-punk-rock-than-blockbuster/</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 Oct 2026 12:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/cyberpunk-edgerunners-season-2-is-more-punk-rock-than-blockbuster/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cyberpunk: Edgerunners Season 2 Mirrors The First Season, But With One Major Difference]]></title><description><![CDATA[Amid all the violence and&nbsp;cool cyborg technology, the first season of Cyberpunk: Edgerunners is a tragic love story at its core. But in the second season? It might be more punk-rock, following a new cast of characters around Night City, but according to showrunner Bartosz Sztybor, emotional themes of love and parenthood are the connective tissue between seasons."Honestly, from my perspective, all the themes, emotions, and questions are almost the same as with season one," Sztybor said to Ga]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/cyberpunk-edgerunners-season-2-mirrors-the-first-season-but-with-one-major-difference/</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 Oct 2026 12:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/cyberpunk-edgerunners-season-2-mirrors-the-first-season-but-with-one-major-difference/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[WoW: Forever Is Soaring, But Midnight Is Struggling]]></title><description><![CDATA[World of Warcraft: Forever is riding high thanks to its popular beta and upcoming launch, but retail WoW's Midnight expansion feels like it's in a state of crisis by comparison.The two different versions of WoW couldn't be in more different places. Forever seems to be extremely popular, with Blizzard developers commenting how its beta is breaking records. Blizzard itself has also been more communicative regarding Forever than ever before, with weekly podcasts diving into community topics, forum]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/wow-forever-is-soaring-but-midnight-is-struggling/</link><pubDate>Mon, 19 Oct 2026 21:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/wow-forever-is-soaring-but-midnight-is-struggling/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[You Don’t Need An Expensive Console Or High-End PC To Play Call Of Duty: Modern Warfare 4]]></title><description><![CDATA[Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 releases this week, and with gaming consoles and capable PC rigs now more expensive than ever, you might be wondering if there is another way to play.<br />
Thankfully, there is, but there are a few things you need to know before jumping in.How to play MW4 without a console or PCWith Game Pass:Modern Warfare 4 is not included with Xbox Game Pass this year, but if you're a subscriber you can leverage the "stream your own game" program to play it that way, after purchasing]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/you-dont-need-an-expensive-console-or-high-end-pc-to-play-call-of-duty-modern-warfare-4/</link><pubDate>Mon, 19 Oct 2026 21:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/you-dont-need-an-expensive-console-or-high-end-pc-to-play-call-of-duty-modern-warfare-4/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[This LA Noire Spinoff Idea Sounds Incredible]]></title><description><![CDATA[British actor Rahul Kohli (Saros, Midnight Mass) has a pitch for a new L.A. Noire game, and it sounds pretty great. Speaking to BAFTA Games, Kohli said he would like to see the franchise return with a spinoff that takes players through different time periods, as a cop, as they investigate different crimes.One such setting could be Victorian England, with a storyline focused on hunting down Jack the Ripper, Kohli said. Another could take players to the '80s in California as they pursue the Night]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/this-la-noire-spinoff-idea-sounds-incredible/</link><pubDate>Mon, 19 Oct 2026 19:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/this-la-noire-spinoff-idea-sounds-incredible/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Saros Gets Boss Rush And Tons Of Difficulty Options With Zenith Update]]></title><description><![CDATA[Saros is a phenomenal sci-fi shooter, and it currently stands as my favorite game of 2026. If you've been waiting for the right time to play it--or to play it again--then developer Housemarque has some good news. The new Zenith update is now available for free, adding a boss rush and difficulty options that should appeal to both newcomers and seasoned veterans.<br />
First up, the boss rush. Dubbed "Overlord Rush," the mode comes with its own dedicated leaderboards and tasks you with taking out a seri]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/saros-gets-boss-rush-and-tons-of-difficulty-options-with-zenith-update/</link><pubDate>Mon, 19 Oct 2026 18:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/saros-gets-boss-rush-and-tons-of-difficulty-options-with-zenith-update/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Star Wars: Galactic Racer’s Biddy Blas Is Voiced By A Sinister Circus Ringmaster Pro Wrestler, And This Makes Sense]]></title><description><![CDATA[Star Wars has had no shortage of breakout alien stars over the decades--from Chewbacca in the original trilogy&nbsp;to Grogu from The Mandalorian--but in Star Wars: Galactic Racer, that honor belongs to Biddy Blas. Who is Biddy Blas? A hotshot racer in the game, with an ego the size of a Death Star and a voice that sounds like a TIE Fighter fueled by nightmares&mdash;that's who Biddy Blas is. And in real life, the man behind the voice is none other than indie UK wrestler and actor Richard Summer]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/star-wars-galactic-racers-biddy-blas-is-voiced-by-a-sinister-circus-ringmaster-pro-wrestler-and-this-makes-sense/</link><pubDate>Mon, 19 Oct 2026 18:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/star-wars-galactic-racers-biddy-blas-is-voiced-by-a-sinister-circus-ringmaster-pro-wrestler-and-this-makes-sense/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Star Wars Games Could Get More Interesting As Lucasfilm Looks Beyond The Big Studios]]></title><description><![CDATA[This year has seen the launch of two Star Wars games, with each one offering a new take on a galaxy far (far!) away. Bit Reactors' Star Wars Zero Company puts its best XCOM foot forward with an aggressive take on turn-based tactics, while Fuse Games' Star Wars Galactic Racer has been hailed for its superb roguelite racing, slick presentation, and the delightful Biddy Blas. Both games have been well received by critics and fans alike, and Lucasfilm Games has been paying attention to the success t]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/star-wars-games-could-get-more-interesting-as-lucasfilm-looks-beyond-the-big-studios/</link><pubDate>Mon, 19 Oct 2026 17:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/star-wars-games-could-get-more-interesting-as-lucasfilm-looks-beyond-the-big-studios/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Open-World Crime Game Samson Did Better On Console But Not Enough To Save Its Developer From Shutting Down]]></title><description><![CDATA[Liquid Swords, the Swedish developer behind the crime game Samson, is closing up shop. Founder Christofer Sundberg confirmed this after bankruptcy reports emerged, stating directly, "Liquid Swords is closing."Samson launched on PC in April, but the console edition for PS5 and Xbox Series X|S that released in September "did far better," Sundberg said. However, he admitted that, "It wasn't enough to save the studio."<br />
At the same time, Samson might have a future after Liquid Swords closes up shop,]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/open-world-crime-game-samson-did-better-on-console-but-not-enough-to-save-its-developer-from-shutting-down/</link><pubDate>Mon, 19 Oct 2026 17:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/open-world-crime-game-samson-did-better-on-console-but-not-enough-to-save-its-developer-from-shutting-down/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Battlefield 6 Dev Owns Up To Mistakes With Strange-Looking Cosmetics, But Stays Silent On Possible AI Use]]></title><description><![CDATA[Battlefield Studios has released a statement regarding Battlefield 6 after players came together to point out oddities and irregularities with some of the game's newest cosmetics, leading many to openly wonder whether they were the result of generative AI.The developer&rsquo;s statement admits mistakes with some of the newly released cosmetics, but it did not say whether genAI played a role.Battlefield Studios said it's aware of the "conversation, memes, and candid feedback" about some of Battle]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/battlefield-6-dev-owns-up-to-mistakes-with-strange-looking-cosmetics-but-stays-silent-on-possible-ai-use/</link><pubDate>Mon, 19 Oct 2026 16:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/battlefield-6-dev-owns-up-to-mistakes-with-strange-looking-cosmetics-but-stays-silent-on-possible-ai-use/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mr. Beast’s Call Of Duty: MW4 DMZ Video Pays $1 Million To The Winner, Watch It Here]]></title><description><![CDATA[YouTube star Mr. Beast, who has more than 500 million subscribers on that platform alone, has published a Call of Duty video today, October 19, to mark the release of Modern Warfare 4. He teased the video online, saying it's going to be "one of the biggest COD videos of all time."<br />
He also pointed out how he started his YouTube career by posting Call of Duty videos, so it's a full-circle moment for him. The video is titled, "If You Escape, You Win $1,000,000. As rumored, the video has Mr. Beast a]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/mr-beasts-call-of-duty-mw4-dmz-video-pays-1-million-to-the-winner-watch-it-here/</link><pubDate>Mon, 19 Oct 2026 15:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/mr-beasts-call-of-duty-mw4-dmz-video-pays-1-million-to-the-winner-watch-it-here/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mr. Beast Teases A Huge Call Of Duty Video Focused On DMZ With Real-Life Content Creators]]></title><description><![CDATA[YouTube star Mr. Beast, who has more than 500 million subscribers on that platform alone, is publishing a Call of Duty video today, October 19, to mark the release of Modern Warfare 4. He teased the video online, saying it's going to be "one of the biggest COD videos of all time."He also pointed out how he started his YouTube career by posting Call of Duty videos, so it's a full-circle moment for him.<br />
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SV5vKAAkQkQ&amp;t=1s<br />
The video appears to be focused around MW4]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/mr-beast-teases-a-huge-call-of-duty-video-focused-on-dmz-with-real-life-content-creators/</link><pubDate>Mon, 19 Oct 2026 15:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/mr-beast-teases-a-huge-call-of-duty-video-focused-on-dmz-with-real-life-content-creators/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[After 16 Years, Chill Sci-Fi Game Faraway Has A Release Date]]></title><description><![CDATA[After more than a decade of development, developer Steph Thirion's chill sci-fi game has a release date of&nbsp;locked in. GameSpot can exclusively reveal that Faraway will launch on November 5 for PC, PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and Switch consoles.<br />
See on Steam<br />
Designed to be a tour of the cosmos that you can play with just one button, Faraway was first announced all the way back in 2010, and it follows a shooting star on its journey across the cosmos.&nbsp; Billed as an endless procedurally generat]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/after-16-years-chill-sci-fi-game-faraway-has-a-release-date/</link><pubDate>Mon, 19 Oct 2026 15:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/after-16-years-chill-sci-fi-game-faraway-has-a-release-date/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Xbox Game Pass Is Losing 8 More Games In October]]></title><description><![CDATA[It's that time of month when Xbox updates the Game Pass library, and, as usual, a few more games are leaving the subscription service in a few weeks. On October 31, you can say goodbye to 8 more games, including a few LucasArts classics, a diggy-diggy blast of co-op fun, and one of the biggest Lego Star Wars games of all time.With Double Fine no longer part of the Xbox Game Studios family, it looks like two of the studio's best remasters will be leaving soon. The remastered editions of Full Thro]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/xbox-game-pass-is-losing-8-more-games-in-october/</link><pubDate>Mon, 19 Oct 2026 12:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/xbox-game-pass-is-losing-8-more-games-in-october/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tenebris Somnia Blends 2D Visuals With Live-Action Horror Scenes, And It’s Already On Sale At Launch]]></title><description><![CDATA[Horror games live or die by their scares and tension. If the player isn&rsquo;t uncomfortable guiding a character through dreadful situations, well, you may as well be playing an action-adventure game (don&rsquo;t mention the first Uncharted&rsquo;s final act, please). Tenebris Somnia blends the discomfort of retro horror with live-action sequences that will make your goosebumps bump, and you can get it cheaper than ever right now.As the best horror games continue to push for more realistic visu]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/tenebris-somnia-blends-2d-visuals-with-live-action-horror-scenes-and-its-already-on-sale-at-launch/</link><pubDate>Sun, 18 Oct 2026 14:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/tenebris-somnia-blends-2d-visuals-with-live-action-horror-scenes-and-its-already-on-sale-at-launch/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ID@Xbox x IGN October Showcase 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[ID@Xbox x IGN October Showcase 2026]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/idxbox-x-ign-october-showcase-2026/</link><pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2026 23:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/idxbox-x-ign-october-showcase-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[All The Records GTA 6 Will Break, We Think]]></title><description><![CDATA[After years of development and perhaps more hype than for any game, GTA 6 is set for release on November 19 for PS5 and Xbox Series X|S. Predicting that it will be an enormous success commercially is perhaps one of the safest bets anyone could make.<br />
But just how big will the launch be? And what records could GTA 6 beat if it delivers?<br />
Lucia and Jason in GTA 6.The recordsThe last GTA game, 2013's GTA 5, was a huge hit right out of the gate. It brought in $800 million in revenue over its first 24]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/all-the-records-gta-6-will-break-we-think/</link><pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2026 22:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/all-the-records-gta-6-will-break-we-think/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[You Can Play WoW: Forever For Free Next Week (But There’s A Catch)]]></title><description><![CDATA[World of Warcraft: Forever's beta will be free for a limited time next week, giving players who want to check out the new version of Blizzard's old-school MMORPG but don't want to pay $60 for beta access a chance to see what all the hype is about.&nbsp;Blizzard announced a WoW: Forever stress test will begin October 19 at 2 PM PT/ 5 PM ET, with no WoW subscription or beta access needed to play. The goal is to put the game's servers through their paces ahead of launch."This is a highly valuable e]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/you-can-play-wow-forever-for-free-next-week-but-theres-a-catch/</link><pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2026 20:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/you-can-play-wow-forever-for-free-next-week-but-theres-a-catch/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[This Espresso Machine Can Run Doom]]></title><description><![CDATA[Before caffeinating yourself in the morning, the Fellow Espresso Series 1 machine can actually run 1993's Doom on its small, circular screen. Reddit user FullExtraction showed off the classic FPS, utilizing the brew button to run and steam button to shoot. The scroll wheel on the device turns Doomguy either left or right.&nbsp;There's also a wider-angle video of Doom working on the espresso machine, via custom firmware. The game looks pretty smooth in the snippet, showcasing a solid frame rate.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/this-espresso-machine-can-run-doom/</link><pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2026 20:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/this-espresso-machine-can-run-doom/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Watch Out GTA 6, A Shrek 2 Remaster Was Just Announced]]></title><description><![CDATA[A remaster of 2004's Shrek 2: The Game is on the way, according to an Xbox.com listing that was published too soon. Following the leak, Aspyr officially announced the Shrek 2 remaster, and it's releasing on November 10. That's just 9 days before GTA 6, so this November it's a battle of Shrek vs. GTA.<br />
Shrek 2 Remastered is releasing November 10 for PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Switch 2, Switch, and PC, price at $30. People who prepurchase can get it for $27.Like the original PS2, Xbox, and GameCube game]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/watch-out-gta-6-a-shrek-2-remaster-was-just-announced/</link><pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2026 20:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/watch-out-gta-6-a-shrek-2-remaster-was-just-announced/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Shrek 2 Remaster Leaks, Looks Amazing And I Need It Now]]></title><description><![CDATA[A remaster of 2004's Shrek 2: The Game is on the way, according to an Xbox.com listing that seems to have been published too soon.The page for the unannounced game--which has since been removed--says the remaster will feature better textures, enhanced UI, and 4K resolution.Like the original PS2, Xbox, and GameCube game, the remaster lets you play solo or in co-op with up to three friends, locally or online. The playable characters include Shrek, Fiona, and Donkey, among others.https://www.youtub]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/shrek-2-remaster-leaks-looks-amazing-and-i-need-it-now/</link><pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2026 20:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/shrek-2-remaster-leaks-looks-amazing-and-i-need-it-now/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[WoW: Forever Just Changed The Math On What Race To Play In A Big Way]]></title><description><![CDATA[World of Warcraft: Forever's beta is set to end in just a few days on October 21, but that hasn't stopped Blizzard from making some major changes to the game's various racial abilities.Unlike in the modern version of WoW, where racial abilities are so minor that they mostly feel cosmetic, racial abilities in WoW Classic (and now in Forever) are a big part of why players choose to play a particular race. Some races synergise better with certain classes or playstyles. Others even benefit more from]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/wow-forever-just-changed-the-math-on-what-race-to-play-in-a-big-way/</link><pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2026 20:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/wow-forever-just-changed-the-math-on-what-race-to-play-in-a-big-way/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[A Comically On-The-Nose New Title Has Me Even More Excited For This Upcoming Tactics Game]]></title><description><![CDATA[I was already looking forward to upcoming tactics game Australia Did It, but now I've got another reason to do so: a hilariously expanded new name.In a fun turn of events, designer Rami Ismail has revealed a new subtitle has officially been adopted. Back in August, he posted a suggestion about the name that had been made as part of a localization report that turned out to be incredible."One localisation report for Australia Did It returned with a note that the game's title won't work in their te]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/a-comically-on-the-nose-new-title-has-me-even-more-excited-for-this-upcoming-tactics-game/</link><pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2026 17:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/a-comically-on-the-nose-new-title-has-me-even-more-excited-for-this-upcoming-tactics-game/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Call Of Duty: MW4’s Campaign Launches Today, Please Don’t Spoil It For Others]]></title><description><![CDATA[It's a big day for Call of Duty, as Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4's campaign is playable beginning today, October 16, for people who preorder the game.The campaign is available to preload now, but doesn't unlock until 10 AM PT / 1 PM ET. You can play early across PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Switch 2, and PC.<br />
Developer Infinity Ward issued a statement, asking people to please not spoil the story. "We've one one ask. Let everyone experience it for themselves. Keep the campaign spoilers under wraps," In]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/call-of-duty-mw4s-campaign-launches-today-please-dont-spoil-it-for-others/</link><pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2026 17:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/call-of-duty-mw4s-campaign-launches-today-please-dont-spoil-it-for-others/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Blood Of Dawnwalker’s Next Update Will Let You Erase Your Mistakes And Pet The Dog]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Blood of Dawnwalker is already one of the best role-playing games of the year, but developer Rebel Wolves is preparing a big update that should make it even better. Like all good things in life, it starts with getting to pet a dog.<br />
Update 1.1, which is scheduled to arrive next week, brings a number of new features to the game, including the ability to pet both dogs and cats via the game's directional system, which is currently only used for combat. It will also feature a new Story difficulty]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/the-blood-of-dawnwalkers-next-update-will-let-you-erase-your-mistakes-and-pet-the-dog/</link><pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2026 17:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/the-blood-of-dawnwalkers-next-update-will-let-you-erase-your-mistakes-and-pet-the-dog/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Next Red Dead Launching By 2027 Or 2028 “May Not Be Unreasonable,” Bank Says, But It Definitely Is]]></title><description><![CDATA[Citi, the investment bank and financial services company, has released a note about GTA 6 and Rockstar, and included in the brief is a line about what Rockstar could release next--a new Red Dead game.The company said in its memo that, if Rockstar is telling the truth that GTA 6 did not in fact cost $1.5 billion to make, then the studio may be able to get a new Red Dead game out sooner than anyone might have imagined.Citi said a new Red Dead game releasing in 2027 or 2028 "may not be unreasonable]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/next-red-dead-launching-by-2027-or-2028-may-not-be-unreasonable-bank-says-but-it-definitely-is/</link><pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2026 17:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/next-red-dead-launching-by-2027-or-2028-may-not-be-unreasonable-bank-says-but-it-definitely-is/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[This Anime Stalker Russian Roulette Game Is Afraid AI Copycats Will Steal Its Ideas]]></title><description><![CDATA[Developers have dealt with copycat games for many years, but generative AI has made it easier than ever to whip up a clone, and that problem has grown in recent years. The developer behind Drunken Goddess Reflux is aware of this, and out of fear that its anime Russian roulette game could be the victim of a cash-grab imitation, it has announced that it has canceled its upcoming public demo. Instead, Alliance Arts will hold closed online play sessions for a limited number of players.<br />
https://youtu]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/this-anime-stalker-russian-roulette-game-is-afraid-ai-copycats-will-steal-its-ideas/</link><pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2026 15:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/this-anime-stalker-russian-roulette-game-is-afraid-ai-copycats-will-steal-its-ideas/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Big Walk Won’t Come To Xbox Until Microsoft Is No Longer A BDS Boycott Target]]></title><description><![CDATA[Big Walk has been a critical hit since it launched a few months ago on PC and PS5, but one major platform where you won't find it is Xbox Series X|S. That's no accident: Developer House House said its decision not to release the game on Xbox was a show of support for the Palestinian-led Boycott, Divestment, Sanctions (BDS) movement."It has always been our intention for Big Walk to be played by groups of friends, and we know that keeping the game off Xbox runs counter to those intentions," House]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/big-walk-wont-come-to-xbox-until-microsoft-is-no-longer-a-bds-boycott-target/</link><pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2026 15:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/big-walk-wont-come-to-xbox-until-microsoft-is-no-longer-a-bds-boycott-target/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Killing PS5 Discs Just Makes Sense, Even If It Angers People, Former PlayStation Exec Says]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ken Kutaragi, the former PlayStation executive known colloquially as the "Father of PlayStation," has reacted to the ongoing debate and discussion about physical games in the wake of Sony's announcement that it will end support for PS5 game discs in 2028.Speaking to VGC, Kutaragi said he understands that people think they "own" games when they buy them physically. However, he said, "Nobody thinks [physical media] is necessary for a networked device like a smartphone, for example, because people]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/killing-ps5-discs-just-makes-sense-even-if-it-angers-people-former-playstation-exec-says/</link><pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2026 15:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/killing-ps5-discs-just-makes-sense-even-if-it-angers-people-former-playstation-exec-says/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[GTA 6 Is Taking Over Miami Amid Pushback From Officials: “We’re Depicting Miami Like A Murder Capital”]]></title><description><![CDATA[GTA 6's takeover of real-life Miami is continuing, and in a big way, ahead of the open-world crime game's release in November. For anyone unaware, GTA 6 takes place in Vice City, which is a stand-in for Miami, and the game also takes players to surrounding areas of its version of Florida, known as Leonida.<br />
After the GTA 6 logo was airlifted onto Miami's Kaseya Earlier this month to promote the game and an upcoming Miami Heat x GTA 6 crossover, Rockstar's marketing efforts have now grown substant]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/gta-6-is-taking-over-miami-amid-pushback-from-officials-were-depicting-miami-like-a-murder-capital/</link><pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2026 15:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/gta-6-is-taking-over-miami-amid-pushback-from-officials-were-depicting-miami-like-a-murder-capital/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why Rockstar Canceled Its PlayStation-Exclusive Follow-Up To GTA 4]]></title><description><![CDATA[At E3 2009, Sony announced that it was partnering with Rockstar on a PlayStation-exclusive spy game called Agent, with Rockstar founders Sam and Dan Houser overseeing development. The game never materialized, though, and now Dan Houser has shared more details as to why.Speaking to IGN, Houser said Agent never coming out shouldn't be a total shock because he worked on "a bunch of games that never came out." He said Rockstar tried with two or three different teams to make Agent--an open-world spy]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/why-rockstar-canceled-its-playstation-exclusive-follow-up-to-gta-4/</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2026 21:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/why-rockstar-canceled-its-playstation-exclusive-follow-up-to-gta-4/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Call Of Duty: MW4 Is Not On Xbox Game Pass, But Here’s When You Can Expect It]]></title><description><![CDATA[Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 is set for release on October 23, and in a big shakeup, it will not be available on Xbox Game Pass at launch.This has been known for a while, but Activision is reminding people of this in a new blog post on the eve of the game's campaign early access on October 16. In fact, Activision has been warning people that MW4 is not on Game Pass for months now, so the blog post is just the latest example of this.Upon release, the only way to get MW4 is by purchasing it outr]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/call-of-duty-mw4-is-not-on-xbox-game-pass-but-heres-when-you-can-expect-it/</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2026 21:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/call-of-duty-mw4-is-not-on-xbox-game-pass-but-heres-when-you-can-expect-it/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[We’re Getting A WWE And Street Fighter Crossover, And It’s Pretty Weird]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ahead of the Street Fighter movie's release this week, 2K Games has announced a new DLC pack for WWE 2K26 that lets you dress several WWE performers as Street Fighter action figures.<br />
You can make the likes of Rey Mysterio and The Rock look like oversized toys, and each version of the WWE star will also come equipped with Street Fighter-inspired moves like the Shinku Hadoken, Psycho Crusher, Spiral Arrow, Electric Thunder, and Shoryuken. Pricing hasn't been revealed yet, but generally, these char]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/were-getting-a-wwe-and-street-fighter-crossover-and-its-pretty-weird/</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2026 19:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/were-getting-a-wwe-and-street-fighter-crossover-and-its-pretty-weird/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How WoW: Forever Is “Pushing The Envelope,” And What Comes After Launch]]></title><description><![CDATA[It's not often one of the biggest games of all time gets a do-over. It's even rarer for a game to get a third attempt. But that, in many ways, is what World of Warcraft: Forever is.Developer Blizzard is pulling from 22 years of hindsight for what is the third major version of its landmark MMORPG, set to launch on November 4. That two-decade span includes not only the release of 11 WoW expansions, but also the re-release of the original WoW in 2019 and its subsequent "classic" expansions, as well]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/how-wow-forever-is-pushing-the-envelope-and-what-comes-after-launch/</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2026 18:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/how-wow-forever-is-pushing-the-envelope-and-what-comes-after-launch/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sega Pulls Total War: Shogun 2 Remaster After Backlash Over AI-Upscaled Graphics]]></title><description><![CDATA[Following player backlash, Sega and Creative Assembly have yanked Total War: Shogun 2 - Complete Edition from sale and have replaced it with the original 2011 version. First hitting digital shelves on October 13, this version of the beloved strategy game was advertised as a substantial facelift over the original, but players quickly pointed out numerous issues&nbsp;and telltale signs of AI-upscaling. This has led to some bizarre makeovers, like a samurai's face merging with his helmet or extra f]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/sega-pulls-total-war-shogun-2-remaster-after-backlash-over-ai-upscaled-graphics/</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2026 17:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/sega-pulls-total-war-shogun-2-remaster-after-backlash-over-ai-upscaled-graphics/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[007 First Light On Switch 2 Includes Something No Other Platform Gets, And It’s Ridiculous]]></title><description><![CDATA[IO Interactive has announced the release date for 007 First Light's long-delayed Switch 2 version--March 18, 2027--and that's not all. People who preorder the game for Switch 2 are getting something no other platform has: a ridiculously oversized tie.Not just any ridiculously oversized tie, however. People who preorder First Light for Switch 2 get the GoldenEye Suit, and it includes the suit and tie that Pierce Brosnan wore in the famous 1995 movie, including the oversized tie.Brosnan wore a lot]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/007-first-light-on-switch-2-includes-something-no-other-platform-gets-and-its-ridiculous/</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2026 17:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/007-first-light-on-switch-2-includes-something-no-other-platform-gets-and-its-ridiculous/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[GTA 6 Isn’t Showing Boobie In Promotional Material]]></title><description><![CDATA[The marketing machine for Grand Theft Auto 6 is at full steam, and while Rockstar Games is showcasing many of the characters players will be encountering in the open-world crime game, one character with a very distinct name has been largely absent from promos.Viewers of the GTA 6 Extended Look might have been snickering every time protagonists Jason and Lucia uttered the word "Boobie," but the official GTA 6 website indicates that the character of Boobie Ike is a Vice City powerhouse. Though he']]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/gta-6-isnt-showing-boobie-in-promotional-material/</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2026 17:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/gta-6-isnt-showing-boobie-in-promotional-material/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Total War Shogun 2]]></title><description><![CDATA[Following player backlash, Sega and Creative Assembly have yanked Total War: Shogun 2 - Complete Edition from sale and have replaced it with the original 2011 version. First hitting digital shelves on October 13, this version of the beloved strategy game was advertised as having had a substantial facelift, but it wasn't long before players pointed out numerous issues&nbsp;with the game and the telltale sign of AI-upscaling. This has led to some bizarre makeovers, like a samurai's face merging wi]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/total-war-shogun-2/</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2026 17:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/total-war-shogun-2/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[A New Call Of Duty Sub-Series Is Coming, After Years Of Black Ops and Modern Warfare]]></title><description><![CDATA[Activision chief marketing officer Tyler Bahl has confirmed that a new sub-series is on the way for Call of Duty. Modern Warfare 4 is just over a week away from launching (though campaign early access starts tomorrow) and marks the fifth straight year of either a Black Ops or Modern Warfare entry in the franchise. That looks set to change going forward.Speaking with The Game Business, Bahl elaborated on why Activision won't do back-to-back sequels in the same sub-series. "[The Call of Duty commu]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/a-new-call-of-duty-sub-series-is-coming-after-years-of-black-ops-and-modern-warfare/</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2026 17:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/a-new-call-of-duty-sub-series-is-coming-after-years-of-black-ops-and-modern-warfare/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[GTA 5 Will Be Removed From PS Plus Just Before GTA 6 Releases, It Seems]]></title><description><![CDATA[One of the biggest games that PlayStation Plus subscribers can play as part of their membership is Rockstar's Grand Theft Auto 5. However, the game will reportedly get yanked from the service soon, just ahead of GTA 6's release.People on Reddit say they have received a notification telling them that GTA 5 will be removedfor Extra and Premium subscribers on November 17. That is two days before GTA 6 launches on November 19, so the timing certainly suggests Sony and Rockstar are trying to migrate]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/gta-5-will-be-removed-from-ps-plus-just-before-gta-6-releases-it-seems/</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2026 17:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/gta-5-will-be-removed-from-ps-plus-just-before-gta-6-releases-it-seems/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[GTA 6 Helps Modern Warfare 4, Actually, Activision Says]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rockstar's GTA 6 is releasing this November, and some believe it will blot out the sun when it comes to the impact it will have on the greater gaming market. The game could also help other titles, like Activision's Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4. That's according to Activision chief marketing officer Tyle Bahl, who said in an interview that GTA 6 will drive more people to gaming overall, and this could act as a rising tide that lifts all ships, including Modern Warfare 4.&ldquo;Well, no offense]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/gta-6-helps-modern-warfare-4-actually-activision-says/</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2026 16:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/gta-6-helps-modern-warfare-4-actually-activision-says/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Street Fighter Lands A Number One Debut, But Its Box Office Punch Is Weaker Than Expected]]></title><description><![CDATA[Street Fighter got off to an okay start&nbsp;on the weekend, punching its way to a $31 million opening at the US box office and a number one debut. That's below the domestic&nbsp;opening weekend of Mortal Kombat 2 earlier this year ($38.5 million), and globally, it made $20.1 million. That brings the worldwide start to $51.1 million so far, well below the original estimate of $70 million for the action movie.<br />
During early Thursday results, Street Fighter got off to a $4 million start at the US b]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/street-fighter-lands-a-number-one-debut-but-its-box-office-punch-is-weaker-than-expected/</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2026 16:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/street-fighter-lands-a-number-one-debut-but-its-box-office-punch-is-weaker-than-expected/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Street Fighter Could Be In For A Rough First Round At The Box Office]]></title><description><![CDATA[Street Fighter is officially spin-kicking its way into theaters this week, starting with previews on Thursday and leading into the crucial opening weekend. It's the second movie based on a Capcom IP to make its way to the silver screen this year--following Zach Cregger's Resident Evil film in September--but so far, early estimates for the martial arts extravaganza aren't looking too healthy.According to Deadline's box-office-predictions, Street Fighter is expected to take in under $70 million wo]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/street-fighter-could-be-in-for-a-rough-first-round-at-the-box-office/</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2026 16:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/street-fighter-could-be-in-for-a-rough-first-round-at-the-box-office/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[9 Things We Noticed In The GTA 6 Launch Trailer]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rockstar is sticking to its trend of releasing some new GTA 6 news every Thursday it seems, and today's treat was the reveal of the launch trailer. After what feels like an eternity of waiting for anything, the launch trailer is the fourth official video look we've gotten at GTA 6, and the first since August's Extended Look premiered on Netflix.The GTA 6 launch trailer is 90 seconds long exactly, and it gives us a closer look at some of the in-game action (and its new soundtrack composers). Whil]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/9-things-we-noticed-in-the-gta-6-launch-trailer/</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2026 16:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/9-things-we-noticed-in-the-gta-6-launch-trailer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[10 Things We Noticed In The GTA 6 Launch Trailer]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rockstar is sticking to its trend of releasing some new GTA 6 news every Thursday it seems, and today's treat was the reveal of the launch trailer. After what feels like an eternity of waiting for anything, the launch trailer is the fourth official video look we've gotten at GTA 6, and the first since August's Extended Look premiered on Netflix.The GTA 6 launch trailer is 90 seconds long exactly, and it gives us a closer look at some of the in-game action (and its new soundtrack composers). Whil]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/10-things-we-noticed-in-the-gta-6-launch-trailer/</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2026 16:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/10-things-we-noticed-in-the-gta-6-launch-trailer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[GTA 6 Is Getting An Original Score From Electronic Duo Justice]]></title><description><![CDATA[With a new (and steamy)&nbsp;launch trailer going live to remind you of its November 19 release date, Grand Theft Auto 6 is starting to look like a slick new chapter in the series. It's also sounding like a great sequel, and that's no accident as the game features an original soundtrack by French electronic music duo Justice.<br />
On top of that, a new single from Justice called "Flower in a Hurricane" will be featured on Grand Theft Auto 6: The Album, the official game soundtrack, and the track also]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/gta-6-is-getting-an-original-score-from-electronic-duo-justice/</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2026 15:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/gta-6-is-getting-an-original-score-from-electronic-duo-justice/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Put Down Your Pitchforks, GTA 6 Was Always Eligible For The Game Awards This Year]]></title><description><![CDATA[As we inch ever closer to the tidal wave that is Grand Theft Auto VI approaching over the horizon, some minds are turning to awards season and how many awards Rockstar's next epic will catch in its wake. Some, like Insider Gaming, are beginning to report that--just barely--GTA will be eligible for The Game Awards, Geoff Keighley's annual December extravaganza, which has led others to wonder if that was by some nefarious design.The official website for The Game Awards lists November 20, 2026 at 9]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/put-down-your-pitchforks-gta-6-was-always-eligible-for-the-game-awards-this-year/</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2026 15:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/put-down-your-pitchforks-gta-6-was-always-eligible-for-the-game-awards-this-year/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The GTA 6 Launch Trailer Shows Off Vice City And Steamy Scene With Lucia And Jason]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rockstar Games has published the launch trailer for GTA 6, and it's pretty spectacular. The game has been in development for more than a decade, and it's finally set for release on November 19 for PS5 and Xbox Series X|S.<br />
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rz1B4B2yBZY<br />
Developing...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/the-gta-6-launch-trailer-shows-off-vice-city-and-steamy-scene-with-lucia-and-jason/</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2026 15:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/the-gta-6-launch-trailer-shows-off-vice-city-and-steamy-scene-with-lucia-and-jason/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[GTA 6’s Push For Realism Includes A Context-Specific Sweating System, For Real]]></title><description><![CDATA[Part of the reason why Rockstar has taken so long with GTA 6 comes down to the process of crafting the fine details, and that includes a new sweat system.Reporter Jason Schreier said on his YouTube page that Rockstar created a new system in GTA 6 that will make Lucia or Jason perspire different amounts "depending on how much effort they're putting in."For example, "If they're dancing extra hard in the nightclub, they will sweat more than if they are not," he said. The sweating system is expected]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/gta-6s-push-for-realism-includes-a-context-specific-sweating-system-for-real/</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2026 15:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/gta-6s-push-for-realism-includes-a-context-specific-sweating-system-for-real/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Something Utterly Chaotic Is Happening In The VTuber World]]></title><description><![CDATA[If you've ever wondered what would happen if you put an AI VTuber, her evil twin, their creator, a cow, an imp, and a monkey in a car in a post-apocalyptic desert and told them to drive thousands of kilometers, congratulations. You've got the same brain as Vedal987, the creator of Neuro-Sama and her twin, Evil.<br />
The girls, along with Vedal, KokoNuts, Camila, and Crelly, kicked off a marathon of The Long Drive on October 12, with the ambitious goal of making it through a game that demands a lot mo]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/something-utterly-chaotic-is-happening-in-the-vtuber-world/</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2026 14:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/something-utterly-chaotic-is-happening-in-the-vtuber-world/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cyberpunk 2 Is Evolving Beyond Its Director’s Original Vision]]></title><description><![CDATA[As development on Cyberpunk 2 continues, game director Gabe Amatangelo has shared more thoughts on the Cyberpunk 2077 sequel and how his plans have evolved as CD Projekt Red has started to assign more people to its creation. In a new blog post, Amatangelo spoke about what the theme of cyberpunk means to him, remarking that he wanted to explore ideas of dehumanization. With more people now working on Cyberpunk 2, Amatangelo explained that the project is becoming a "reflection" of the people worki]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/cyberpunk-2-is-evolving-beyond-its-directors-original-vision/</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2026 13:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/cyberpunk-2-is-evolving-beyond-its-directors-original-vision/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Epic Is Overhauling Its Anti-Cheat So That Fortnite Can Finally Come To A New Platform]]></title><description><![CDATA[Thanks to devices such as the Steam Deck and Steam Machine, as well as the ongoing issues with Windows, gaming on Linux looks a lot more attractive over the last few years. Its biggest hurdle is still multiplayer games and their anti-cheat systems, but Epic Games is committed to bringing one of the biggest around to the operating system soon.Epic Games has announced that it is working on a Linux version for Fortnite. It's going to act as a test for Epic's overhaul of EAC (Easy Anti-Cheat), its s]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/epic-is-overhauling-its-anti-cheat-so-that-fortnite-can-finally-come-to-a-new-platform/</link><pubDate>Wed, 14 Oct 2026 21:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/epic-is-overhauling-its-anti-cheat-so-that-fortnite-can-finally-come-to-a-new-platform/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Xbox Survey About Exclusives Includes A Nuclear Strategy, But Wait Just A Minute]]></title><description><![CDATA[Microsoft is reportedly surveying a subset of Xbox users about changing its plans for exclusive games going forward--possibly in a big way--and that's no surprise given Xbox CEO Asha Sharma has alluded to changes to the exclusivity strategy in the future.<br />
At the same time, a survey like this is not necessarily indicative of anything beyond Microsoft conducting research. After all, there is an entire team at Xbox called Xbox Research that ... researches all manner of things, and the results of th]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/xbox-survey-about-exclusives-includes-a-nuclear-strategy-but-wait-just-a-minute/</link><pubDate>Wed, 14 Oct 2026 21:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/xbox-survey-about-exclusives-includes-a-nuclear-strategy-but-wait-just-a-minute/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Galaxies Autumn 2026 Showcase]]></title><description><![CDATA[Galaxies Autumn 2026 Showcase]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/galaxies-autumn-2026-showcase/</link><pubDate>Wed, 14 Oct 2026 21:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/galaxies-autumn-2026-showcase/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[GTA 6 Reviews: When They Could Be Released]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rockstar's Grand Theft Auto 6 releases on November 19, but when will you be able to read reviews? According to historical precedent and a new report, reviews for the open-world crime game should be available before launch.Insider Gaming reported that reviews for GTA 6 will be posted at some point before November 19, but the exact timing is unknown for now.A scene from GTA 6.What history tells usThe last GTA game, GTA 5, was released on September 17, 2013, and reviews for the game were published]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/gta-6-reviews-when-they-could-be-released/</link><pubDate>Wed, 14 Oct 2026 20:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/gta-6-reviews-when-they-could-be-released/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Retro Handhelds Loaded With Unlicensed Games Could Face Government Crackdown]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Electronic Software Association (ESA) has a serious bone to pick with retro handhelds that are packaged with tons of unlicensed pre-installed, calling these devices "superfakes" that should face some sort of suppression by the US government.According to an October 6 filing with the Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR)--which monitors marketplaces that are accused of engaging in or enabling piracy and counterfeiting--the ESA is urging the government to clamp down on what it]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/retro-handhelds-loaded-with-unlicensed-games-could-face-government-crackdown/</link><pubDate>Wed, 14 Oct 2026 19:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/retro-handhelds-loaded-with-unlicensed-games-could-face-government-crackdown/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jeff Kaplan Says Seperation From Overwatch Was “Clinical”: ” I Never Go Back”]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jeff Kaplan, Overwatch's former director, said he's not played the game he was the public face of since April 2021, when he left developer Blizzard after nearly 20 years to go indie. He called his relationship with Blizzard's shooter one of "clinical separation."Kaplan revealed this to GameSpot in an interview that dove into his history with Blizzard and the creation of his new game, The Legend of California.&nbsp;When asked if he had continued to play Overwatch or kept tabs on it in the wake of]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/jeff-kaplan-says-seperation-from-overwatch-was-clinical-i-never-go-back/</link><pubDate>Wed, 14 Oct 2026 18:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/jeff-kaplan-says-seperation-from-overwatch-was-clinical-i-never-go-back/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jeff Kaplan Says Separation From Overwatch Was “Clinical”: ” I Never Go Back”]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jeff Kaplan, Overwatch's former director, said he's not played the game he was the public face of since April 2021, when he left developer Blizzard after nearly 20 years to go indie. He called his relationship with Blizzard's shooter one of "clinical separation."Kaplan revealed this to GameSpot in an interview that dove into his history with Blizzard and the creation of his new game, The Legend of California.&nbsp;When asked if he had continued to play Overwatch or kept tabs on it in the wake of]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/jeff-kaplan-says-separation-from-overwatch-was-clinical-i-never-go-back/</link><pubDate>Wed, 14 Oct 2026 18:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/jeff-kaplan-says-separation-from-overwatch-was-clinical-i-never-go-back/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ex-Overwatch Director Jeff Kaplan Says He Never Wanted The Spotlight, But The Game Needed A Face ]]></title><description><![CDATA[Being the face of a video game is a demanding role, as the people who step into these positions involved in these roles often find themselves on the receiving end of a lot of toxicity. Former Overwatch game director Jeff Kaplan knows this all too well, as he promoted the hero shooter for several years and regularly interacted with its fans--albeit at a "personal cost."&nbsp;After leaving Blizzard Entertainment in 2021, Kaplan has been quietly working on The Legend of California, the in-developme]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/ex-overwatch-director-jeff-kaplan-says-he-never-wanted-the-spotlight-but-the-game-needed-a-face/</link><pubDate>Wed, 14 Oct 2026 18:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/ex-overwatch-director-jeff-kaplan-says-he-never-wanted-the-spotlight-but-the-game-needed-a-face/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Minecraft’s Verity Is A Top Trending Halloween Costume For 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[Google has released its list of the "top trending costumes" ahead of Halloween, and Minecraft's Verity has made the cut.The Frightgeist list, as it's called, is based on what's trending on Google. The list is topped by Buddy the Unicorn from director Casper Kelly's horror movie. The character Nikki from Curry Barker's viral horror hit Obsession makes the cut, too.Verity ranks No. 7. For anyone just catching up, Verity is a horror web series from ThatMob, and it takes place inside Minecraft. The]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/minecrafts-verity-is-a-top-trending-halloween-costume-for-2026/</link><pubDate>Wed, 14 Oct 2026 18:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/minecrafts-verity-is-a-top-trending-halloween-costume-for-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Xbox Nano Controller Announced, And It’s So Small]]></title><description><![CDATA[Microsoft has announced a new controlled called the Xbox Nano Controller, and it's smaller than the existing Xbox controller, and it costs less.Microsoft says the controller is designed to fit nearly every pocket and budget. "Its compact design offers a great option for younger players, smaller hands, or anyone seeking something portable for play on the go," the company said.The Nano is the smallest controller Xbox has ever released.The Xbox Nano controller is a bit over five inches in length an]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/xbox-nano-controller-announced-and-its-so-small/</link><pubDate>Wed, 14 Oct 2026 18:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/xbox-nano-controller-announced-and-its-so-small/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[PlayStation Plus Extra/Premium Games For October 2026 Revealed]]></title><description><![CDATA[PlayStation has revealed this month's batch of new arrivals for the PlayStation Plus Game Catalog. Most of these games will be available starting October 20.Don&rsquo;t forget, all PS Plus members&nbsp;can claim three freebies this month&ndash;F1 25, Hunt: Showdown 1896, and Earth Defense Force: World Brothers 2&ndash;but you only have until November 2 to do so.Kicking things off in October is Mafia: The Old Country, a prequel to the original trilogy of Mafia games. If you're looking for somethi]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/playstation-plus-extrapremium-games-for-october-2026-revealed/</link><pubDate>Wed, 14 Oct 2026 18:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/playstation-plus-extrapremium-games-for-october-2026-revealed/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ubisoft’s Latest Restructuring Plan Puts Trials Developer RedLynx On The Chopping Block]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ubisoft has announced that it plans to shut down Trials developer RedLynx&nbsp;as part of its&nbsp;ongoing restructuring efforts, as well as reduce the workforce of&nbsp;its Skull and Bones studio, Ubisoft Singapore, by laying off 72 people. The closure of the Finland-based RedLynx is in a proposal stage, and Ubisoft says that because the studio isn't currently working on a new project, it makes more economic sense to close it down and retrench its 52 employees instead.Under Finnish law (via Kot]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/ubisofts-latest-restructuring-plan-puts-trials-developer-redlynx-on-the-chopping-block/</link><pubDate>Wed, 14 Oct 2026 17:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/ubisofts-latest-restructuring-plan-puts-trials-developer-redlynx-on-the-chopping-block/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[GTA 6 Leaks Are Still Coming, Rockstar Labels The 2022 Hack “Weirdly Invasive”]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rockstar Games has reacted to the mass GTA 6 leaks, which began in 2022, with a top developer at the studio saying it "feels like somebody's wading through your dirty washing." Bloomberg published these comments from Rockstar developers on the same day that GTA 6 leaker CyberLeek posted yet another gameplay leak, saying it could be the last."It feels like somebody&rsquo;s wading through your dirty washing,&rdquo; Rockstar North's Aaron Garbut said. &ldquo;It&rsquo;s like they&rsquo;re inside you]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/gta-6-leaks-are-still-coming-rockstar-labels-the-2022-hack-weirdly-invasive/</link><pubDate>Wed, 14 Oct 2026 16:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/gta-6-leaks-are-still-coming-rockstar-labels-the-2022-hack-weirdly-invasive/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[GTA 6 Could Have Been Even Bigger And Released Years Sooner, But Then These Things Happened]]></title><description><![CDATA[A big new report revealed more details about Rockstar's long-awaited GTA 6, including how the game's scope was originally much bigger and that the game could have released years sooner.Bloomberg reported that when a small team from Rockstar traveled to Miami in 2015 to begin planning GTA 6, they envisioned the game spanning "big swaths of land across both North and South America." It was in development under the codename Project Americas at this time.<br />
The report went on to say that Rockstar woul]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/gta-6-could-have-been-even-bigger-and-released-years-sooner-but-then-these-things-happened/</link><pubDate>Wed, 14 Oct 2026 16:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/gta-6-could-have-been-even-bigger-and-released-years-sooner-but-then-these-things-happened/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hideo Kojima Reviews 2026’s Most Divisive Movie, Digger]]></title><description><![CDATA[After publishing his review of Zach Cregger's Resident Evil movie, Hideo Kojima-who says his body is 70% made of movies--has posted his review of one of the most divisive mainstream films of the year. Yes, we're talking about Alejandro I&ntilde;&aacute;rritu's satirical black comedy Digger, which stars Tom Cruise.Kojima said Digger is a "film that all of us living in today's world should see."He added: "It is a work that remains with the audience, provoking reflection and sounding alarms."Kojima]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/hideo-kojima-reviews-2026s-most-divisive-movie-digger/</link><pubDate>Wed, 14 Oct 2026 15:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/hideo-kojima-reviews-2026s-most-divisive-movie-digger/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Take-Two CEO’s Response To Second GTA 6 Delay: “Please Tell Me You’re Kidding”]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rockstar's GTA 6 is finally coming out on November 19, but the game was originally set to release in 2025. When the development team informed head of publishing, Jennifer Kolbe, that a delay to May 2026 was necessary, she made a call to Take-Two CEO Strauss Zelnick to let him know. Months later, she had to make that call again, informing Zelnick that a second delay to November 2026 was required to deliver Rockstar's full ambition for GTA 6.His response? &ldquo;I think he said, &lsquo;You&rsquo;r]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/take-two-ceos-response-to-second-gta-6-delay-please-tell-me-youre-kidding/</link><pubDate>Wed, 14 Oct 2026 14:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/take-two-ceos-response-to-second-gta-6-delay-please-tell-me-youre-kidding/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[GTA 6’s Nightclubs Have An Absurd Amount Of Detail, Right Down To The Lighting]]></title><description><![CDATA[How much detail is too much detail? In the case of Grand Theft Auto 6, developer Rockstar Games put an obscene amount of work into making the fictional city of Leonida as realistic as possible, including the nightclubs that players can frequent in the game. Those locations couldn't be pulled from thin air, and Rockstar embarked on several research trips to Miami&nbsp;to help inform the design of their party hubs, right down to the smallest detail.Speaking to Bloomberg, artist Aaron Garbut reveal]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/gta-6s-nightclubs-have-an-absurd-amount-of-detail-right-down-to-the-lighting/</link><pubDate>Wed, 14 Oct 2026 14:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/gta-6s-nightclubs-have-an-absurd-amount-of-detail-right-down-to-the-lighting/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rockstar Says GTA 6 Didn’t Cost $1.5 Billion To Make, But Won’t Reveal The Real Number]]></title><description><![CDATA[It's no secret that video game development is more expensive than ever before, and in a hit-driven industry, Grand Theft Auto VI is rumored to be the most expensive game ever made. Various numbers have been thrown around, with one report even claiming that $1.5 billion was spent--around the budget of Dubai's iconic Burj Khalifa skyscraper.Speaking to Bloomberg, Rockstar shot down that claim, but it hasn't confirmed just how much investment it has taken to get the game over the finish line for it]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/rockstar-says-gta-6-didnt-cost-15-billion-to-make-but-wont-reveal-the-real-number/</link><pubDate>Wed, 14 Oct 2026 13:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/rockstar-says-gta-6-didnt-cost-15-billion-to-make-but-wont-reveal-the-real-number/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rockstar Built An Entire Studio Just To Create GTA 6 NPCs]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rockstar Games reportedly established an entire studio in Los Angeles dedicated to creating NPCs for Grand Theft Auto 6 after realizing the game's ambitious world would need far more production resources than initially expected.<br />
Speaking to Bloomberg, Rockstar development lead Rob Nelson explained that the team had struggled to meet its targets for the number of NPCs that needed to be written and animated. That makes sense when you consider how much more interactive they're reported to be, even]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/rockstar-built-an-entire-studio-just-to-create-gta-6-npcs/</link><pubDate>Wed, 14 Oct 2026 13:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/rockstar-built-an-entire-studio-just-to-create-gta-6-npcs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rockstar’s GTA 6 Realism Experiment Started With Beer And Sandwiches]]></title><description><![CDATA[Compared to previous games in the series, Grand Theft Auto 6 is aiming to add new layers of realism to the franchise. As the criminal couple Jason Duval and Lucia Caminos, players will explore a city where actions have consequences, and it's not easy to shake the long arm of the law when you cause chaos. It continues ideas that developer Rockstar Games began experimenting with in Red Dead Redemption 2, but the studio says it initially struggled to figure out how realistic it wanted GTA 6 to be w]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/rockstars-gta-6-realism-experiment-started-with-beer-and-sandwiches/</link><pubDate>Wed, 14 Oct 2026 13:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/rockstars-gta-6-realism-experiment-started-with-beer-and-sandwiches/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Xbox Is Getting Into AI Gaming, Even If It Won’t Say So]]></title><description><![CDATA[Vibe-coded games playable in web browsers have exploded in popularity recently, and amid a deluge of ports and remasters created with generative AI, Xbox is responding by creating Xbox Labs. The new branch of Xbox is described as an initiative designed to get more people playing games--especially on web browsers--but curiously, there's no mention of AI&nbsp;at all in the announcement."In recent weeks, we've seen games rapidly decompiled and rebuilt to run on hardware they were never originally d]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/xbox-is-getting-into-ai-gaming-even-if-it-wont-say-so/</link><pubDate>Wed, 14 Oct 2026 12:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/xbox-is-getting-into-ai-gaming-even-if-it-wont-say-so/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rockstar Says You Won’t Have To Wait Another 8 Years After GTA 6 For Its Next Game]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rockstar has spent more than eight years developing Grand Theft Auto 6, but the studio hopes its next project will arrive considerably faster. Speaking to Bloomberg, Rockstar's head of development Phil Hooker explained how the company expanded its team and developed its technology for the hotly anticipated upcoming game, and how that'll make it easier to build future releases.Hooker said the studio expects to benefit from the foundations established during the lengthy production of GTA 6. "The e]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/rockstar-says-you-wont-have-to-wait-another-8-years-after-gta-6-for-its-next-game/</link><pubDate>Wed, 14 Oct 2026 12:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/rockstar-says-you-wont-have-to-wait-another-8-years-after-gta-6-for-its-next-game/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hideo Kojima Reviews The Resident Evil Movie]]></title><description><![CDATA[Writer-director Hideo Kojima has seen Zach Cregger's Resident Evil movie, and he has now shared his review. Kojima, a true cinephile known for his public movie reviews, said he "wasn't particularly interested" in seeing the movie at first, but he did, and he sounded pretty impressed by what he saw."Right from the opening, it hits you with music reminiscent of The Thing. From there, it&rsquo;s a relentless barrage of classic horror techniques, terrifying situations, and jump scares that never let]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/hideo-kojima-reviews-the-resident-evil-movie/</link><pubDate>Tue, 13 Oct 2026 21:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/hideo-kojima-reviews-the-resident-evil-movie/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Battlefield 6 Now Lets You Instantly Unlock All Guns At 100% Mastery For $30]]></title><description><![CDATA[It's a big week for Battlefield 6, as the game just launched its big Season 5 update, arrived on Xbox Game Pass, and ushered in a new Game of the Year Edition. That's not all, however, as the military shooter added a big new microtransaction in the form of the Ultimate Shortcut Kit.Similar to how these shortcut kits worked in past Battlefield games, Battlefield 6's $30 no-so-microtransaction instantly unlocks all of the game's guns for all four classes, and at 100% Mastery--this means they are f]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/battlefield-6-now-lets-you-instantly-unlock-all-guns-at-100-mastery-for-30/</link><pubDate>Tue, 13 Oct 2026 21:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/battlefield-6-now-lets-you-instantly-unlock-all-guns-at-100-mastery-for-30/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Despite Huge Changes For The Series, Halo Fest 2026 Is Going Forward, And News Is Coming Soon]]></title><description><![CDATA[The big Halo Fest event planned for December is going ahead as planned, despite mass layoffs and other major changes at developer Halo Studios.Halo Studios director of competitive engagement, Tashi, confirmed this and said there will be news about Halo Fest this week. Additionally, Halo Studios will release materials "celebrating the community and 25 years of Halo," while fans can also look forward to "relevant game info" about in-market Halo games.<br />
"There's a huge amount of Halo fans who are lo]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/despite-huge-changes-for-the-series-halo-fest-2026-is-going-forward-and-news-is-coming-soon/</link><pubDate>Tue, 13 Oct 2026 20:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/despite-huge-changes-for-the-series-halo-fest-2026-is-going-forward-and-news-is-coming-soon/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Red Dead’s Shocking Twist Ending Angered A Lot Of People, But It Was The Right Call, Rockstar Co-Founder Says]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rockstar co-founder Dan Houser has recalled the controversial ending to 2010's Red Dead Redemption in which the main character, John Marston, is killed.<br />
He said in an interview that the game's lead designer, Christian Cantamessa was on board with the idea to kill off Marston, but Houser wondered about the production realities of, "How does an open-world game work if you've killed the protagonist?""So I said, &lsquo;I think maybe we have to kill him.&rsquo; And he goes, &lsquo;That's a great idea]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/red-deads-shocking-twist-ending-angered-a-lot-of-people-but-it-was-the-right-call-rockstar-co-founder-says/</link><pubDate>Tue, 13 Oct 2026 19:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/red-deads-shocking-twist-ending-angered-a-lot-of-people-but-it-was-the-right-call-rockstar-co-founder-says/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Battlefield 6 Comes To Game Pass, Game Of The Year Edition Announced]]></title><description><![CDATA[It's a big day for Xbox Game Pass, as developer Battlefield Studios has launched Battlefield 6 into Game Pass, and it comes at a big moment for the game.Battlefield 6 is now available for Xbox Game Pass Ultimate ($23/month) subscribers on PC and console. It can also be streamed.The game's arrival in Game Pass is notable because Battlefield 6 was 2025's best-selling game overall in the US, and was released a year ago this month. The game had a very strong start, but player numbers have dropped. B]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/battlefield-6-comes-to-game-pass-game-of-the-year-edition-announced/</link><pubDate>Tue, 13 Oct 2026 17:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/battlefield-6-comes-to-game-pass-game-of-the-year-edition-announced/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Battlefield 6 Comes To Game Pass, As $30 Microtransaction That Instantly Unlocks All Guns Is Now Available]]></title><description><![CDATA[It's a big day for Xbox Game Pass, as developer Battlefield Studios has launched Battlefield 6 into Game Pass, and it comes at a big moment for the game.Battlefield 6 is now available for Xbox Game Pass Ultimate ($23/month) subscribers on PC and console. It can also be streamed.The game's arrival in Game Pass is notable because Battlefield 6 was 2025's best-selling game overall in the US, and was released a year ago this month. The game had a very strong start, but player numbers have dropped. B]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/battlefield-6-comes-to-game-pass-as-30-microtransaction-that-instantly-unlocks-all-guns-is-now-available/</link><pubDate>Tue, 13 Oct 2026 17:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/battlefield-6-comes-to-game-pass-as-30-microtransaction-that-instantly-unlocks-all-guns-is-now-available/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Xbox Is Testing A New Streak Feature That Could Make Gaming Feel (More) Like A Chore]]></title><description><![CDATA[It looks like another new Xbox feature is in development, and this time, it's designed to encourage users to go on a hot streak--of using their console, not disrupting a sports event with a quick birthday-suit-run.Spotted by Game File's Stephen Totilo,&nbsp;a new number appears to be popping up on the dashboard of Xbox users who are signed up for the Xbox Insider program, suggesting that a streak counter is in development. Microsoft hasn't formally announced&nbsp;this feature yet, and it looks l]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/xbox-is-testing-a-new-streak-feature-that-could-make-gaming-feel-more-like-a-chore/</link><pubDate>Tue, 13 Oct 2026 16:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/xbox-is-testing-a-new-streak-feature-that-could-make-gaming-feel-more-like-a-chore/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[GTA 6 Will Reportedly Come To PC Much Earlier Than Expected]]></title><description><![CDATA[The November launch of Grand Theft Auto 6 will leave PC gamers sitting out in the cold, but the wait for the yet-to-be-announced PC port might be surprisingly short this time. According to a new report, GTA 6 will launch on PC "within the first three months" of 2027.Speaking to GamesBeat, industry sources claim that Rockstar Games plans to launch the game just a few months after its console release. If the reports are accurate, this would mark a major departure for Rockstar Games, as previous PC]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/gta-6-will-reportedly-come-to-pc-much-earlier-than-expected/</link><pubDate>Tue, 13 Oct 2026 16:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/gta-6-will-reportedly-come-to-pc-much-earlier-than-expected/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[GTA 6 Fans Are Excited For Another Date In November, And It’s Not Release Day]]></title><description><![CDATA[Take-Two has announced the details for its next earnings briefing, and as you might expect, GTA 6 fans are circling the date on their calendars.The next Take-Two quarterly earnings report will be released on Monday, November 9, with management holding a call at 1:30 PM PT / 4:30 PM ET that day to discuss the results and answer questions. Anyone can listen to the call online.The report is being released 10 days before GTA 6 launches on November 19, so it's expected that analysts and investors wil]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/gta-6-fans-are-excited-for-another-date-in-november-and-its-not-release-day/</link><pubDate>Tue, 13 Oct 2026 15:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/gta-6-fans-are-excited-for-another-date-in-november-and-its-not-release-day/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[God Of War’s Laufey Collector’s Edition Leaves One Important Thing Out: The Game]]></title><description><![CDATA[The God of War Laufey Collector's Edition has been revealed, but unlike the standard and digital deluxe editions that went up for preorder last month, this is purely a box of merch. Spotted on the UK PlayStation Direct store, the main attraction of this collector's edition is a light-up&nbsp;statue of the game's protagonist, Faye, locked in combat while Phranque the Cube watches on.The set also includes a deck of 51 oracle cards and&nbsp;a small art book, all housed in collector's edition-packag]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/god-of-wars-laufey-collectors-edition-leaves-one-important-thing-out-the-game/</link><pubDate>Tue, 13 Oct 2026 14:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/god-of-wars-laufey-collectors-edition-leaves-one-important-thing-out-the-game/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Xbox CEO: We Must Rely On The Past, But We Cannot Rely On The Past]]></title><description><![CDATA[Xbox CEO Asha Sharma has once again discussed the new direction for Microsoft's gaming division and&nbsp;how it'll continue to focus heavily on its biggest franchises, while also calling on its studios to create new IP. According to Sharma, relying solely on established franchises can only take Xbox so far, and without an injection of fresh IP blood, Xbox will not survive."We're backing our strongest franchises. I want our great games to become great global billion-dollar franchises," Sharma sai]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/xbox-ceo-we-must-rely-on-the-past-but-we-cannot-rely-on-the-past/</link><pubDate>Tue, 13 Oct 2026 12:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/xbox-ceo-we-must-rely-on-the-past-but-we-cannot-rely-on-the-past/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tim Burton Horror Lives In Weird Steam Adventure That Reminds Me Of The Creepiest 2010s Games]]></title><description><![CDATA[My 2012 belonged to Slender Man. I was easily terrified by creepy, early 2010s computer games like Slender: The Eight Pages, but I couldn't resist their special blend of unicorn blood and twee. Recently, I've been missing the pink bittersweetness of the Tim Burton-style horror games made in those years, like Fran Bow and Alice: Madness Returns, so the inaugural Cozy After Dark Showcase has arrived with a new trailer for Hell Is Other People at just the right time.&nbsp;The teaser from indie deve]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/tim-burton-horror-lives-in-weird-steam-adventure-that-reminds-me-of-the-creepiest-2010s-games/</link><pubDate>Mon, 12 Oct 2026 21:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/tim-burton-horror-lives-in-weird-steam-adventure-that-reminds-me-of-the-creepiest-2010s-games/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Haunted Chocolatier Is Still Missing, But This Freaky Tea Party Sim Could Scratch Your Itch]]></title><description><![CDATA[Haunted Chocolatier looks like it could be the perfect, candy-bar blend of sweet and creepy once it launches--but developer ConcernedApe doesn't know when that might be. So I'd like to consider an alternate option for after-funeral desserts and try the upcoming Steam game Tearoom of Terror, whose developer, Sundew Studios, was just featured during the new Cozy After Dark Showcase.Sundew studios writer and designer Allie Ast shows off the "cozy gothic murder mystery" Tearoom of Terror in all its]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/haunted-chocolatier-is-still-missing-but-this-freaky-tea-party-sim-could-scratch-your-itch/</link><pubDate>Mon, 12 Oct 2026 21:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/haunted-chocolatier-is-still-missing-but-this-freaky-tea-party-sim-could-scratch-your-itch/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sorry, Street Fighter Movie, But Mondo Just Won The Poster Fight]]></title><description><![CDATA[The new Street Fighter movie hits theaters in just a few days, and if you're a fan of the Capcom&nbsp;series, you might be tempted to celebrate with some new poster art on your wall. While the official poster for that movie is fine, Mondo's new Street Fighter 2 poster is much better, striking, and it doesn't feature a gallery of floating heads--just one, in fact, being punched off the beefy shoulders of a Shadaloo enforcer. If you're wondering what that piece of fine art looks like, GameSpot can]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/sorry-street-fighter-movie-but-mondo-just-won-the-poster-fight/</link><pubDate>Mon, 12 Oct 2026 18:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/sorry-street-fighter-movie-but-mondo-just-won-the-poster-fight/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nintendo Says It Has No Plans To Ditch Physical Games Yet]]></title><description><![CDATA[Unlike Sony, which has decided to&nbsp;move toward a&nbsp;digital-only game marketplace starting in 2028, Nintendo&nbsp;is sticking to an "agnostic" approach for the Switch 2 console. In a new interview, Nintendo's VP and general manager for Latin America, Bill van Zyll, said the company will still offer both physical and digital versions of games to meet consumer demand."Historically, we&rsquo;ve been very agnostic,"&nbsp;van Zyll&nbsp;said to YouTuber Coelho no Jap&atilde;o. "We go off what th]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/nintendo-says-it-has-no-plans-to-ditch-physical-games-yet/</link><pubDate>Mon, 12 Oct 2026 16:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/nintendo-says-it-has-no-plans-to-ditch-physical-games-yet/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Baki’s Yujiro Hanma Is About To Turn Tekken 8 Into A Full-Blown Muscle Appreciation Simulator]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bandai Namco has&nbsp;dropped&nbsp;a new trailer for Tekken 8, and while this one is mostly focused on everyone's favorite Kangaroo, Roger, it also included a brief tease of one of the most ridiculous characters in anime: Yujiro Hanma.&nbsp;The sneak peek at the Gigachad of fighting anime is quick, but it does show off the character's infamously toothy grin and morning-splits&nbsp;flexibility that would make Jean-Claude Van Damme jealous.While there's no release date yet for when Hanma will be a]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/bakis-yujiro-hanma-is-about-to-turn-tekken-8-into-a-full-blown-muscle-appreciation-simulator/</link><pubDate>Mon, 12 Oct 2026 15:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/bakis-yujiro-hanma-is-about-to-turn-tekken-8-into-a-full-blown-muscle-appreciation-simulator/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The New Squadron 42 Trailer Looks Great, But That 2027 Release Date Is Hard To Believe]]></title><description><![CDATA[Star Citizen's single-player mode, Squadron 42, has made a reappearance with a new trailer showing off the mode's impressive cast and&nbsp;interstellar warfare. In development for 12 years, the ambitious mode blends outer space dogfighting and first-person action, set during an era when hostile alien forces have pushed humanity to the brink of defeat. As a rising star in the United Empire of Earth Navy, players must push back the invaders and save the day.The new trailer is the best look yet at]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/the-new-squadron-42-trailer-looks-great-but-that-2027-release-date-is-hard-to-believe/</link><pubDate>Mon, 12 Oct 2026 13:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/the-new-squadron-42-trailer-looks-great-but-that-2027-release-date-is-hard-to-believe/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Haunted Chocolatier Is For “The People In Stardew Valley That Go Into The Mines”]]></title><description><![CDATA[Haunted Chocolatier, the second game from Stardew Valley creator, Eric Barone, has been in development for more than five years, having been announced in October 2021. While there's no official word on the Haunted Chocolatier release date, Barone has been discussing the development of the game, including who it's for and more about the playstyle. In a recent interview with GQ, Barone said that Haunted Chocolatier is "more of an action RPG," although it is still what he'd call "a town game.""The]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/haunted-chocolatier-is-for-the-people-in-stardew-valley-that-go-into-the-mines/</link><pubDate>Mon, 12 Oct 2026 13:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/haunted-chocolatier-is-for-the-people-in-stardew-valley-that-go-into-the-mines/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Marvel Darkhold Destiny Is Magic: The Gathering’s First Universes Beyond Set Of 2027]]></title><description><![CDATA[Today at New York Comic Con, Wizards of the Coast announced the first 2027 Universes Beyond expansion set for Magic: The Gathering. Marvel&rsquo;s Darkhold Destiny will pit Doctor Strange, Thor, Ghost Rider, and more against cosmic villains like Hela and Dormammu in 2027.The set will include normal and Collector booster packs, and four pre-constructed commander decks themed around Marvel heroes and villains, including the Midnight Sons. Multiple cards were shown during the hour-long panel, inclu]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/marvel-darkhold-destiny-is-magic-the-gatherings-first-universes-beyond-set-of-2027/</link><pubDate>Sat, 10 Oct 2026 02:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/marvel-darkhold-destiny-is-magic-the-gatherings-first-universes-beyond-set-of-2027/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Let’s All Be Happy This AAA Minesweeper Game Isn’t Real]]></title><description><![CDATA[Minesweeper has been around for decades and it's probably overdue for some modern flourishes. Now there's a Triple-A Minesweeper parody that offers a hilarious look at what a Minesweeper update might look like.The Triple-A Minesweeper was created by writer and programmer Mike Lacher, and it's fully playable as a browser game on his site. Aside from the intentionally pretentious title cards touting the involvement of Unreal Engine, Nvidia, Bink Video, and Wwise, Triple A Minesweeper looks and pla]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/lets-all-be-happy-this-aaa-minesweeper-game-isnt-real/</link><pubDate>Sat, 10 Oct 2026 01:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/lets-all-be-happy-this-aaa-minesweeper-game-isnt-real/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Call Of Duty: MW4 Early Access Also Includes DMZ, Here’s How To Get In]]></title><description><![CDATA[Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4's campaign is playable a week early for people who preorder, and now we know the DMZ mode will be as well.Activision has announced that MW4's extraction-based DMZ mode will be playable starting Tuesday, October 20, which is three days before the game launches. Campaign early access, meanwhile, starts on October 16.How to get inTo access DMZ mode before everyone else, you need to preorder any edition of MW4, including the standard or Vault versions. The perk applies]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/call-of-duty-mw4-early-access-also-includes-dmz-heres-how-to-get-in/</link><pubDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2026 21:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/call-of-duty-mw4-early-access-also-includes-dmz-heres-how-to-get-in/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gears Of War: E-Day–How’s It Selling? Let’s Unpack Things]]></title><description><![CDATA[Microsoft's latest console exclusive, Gears of War: E-Day, launched this week, and now we've gotten the first glimpse at how the game is performing commercially. Multiple analysts have weighed in, and there are numerous factors at play beyond pure sales, due to Game Pass and other factors. So let's break things down.Rhys Elliott of Alinea Analytics released a report that said the game has sold about 230,000 copies so far, with Steam sales accounting for 168,000 and Xbox (across console and PC) m]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/gears-of-war-e-dayhows-it-selling-lets-unpack-things/</link><pubDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2026 20:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/gears-of-war-e-dayhows-it-selling-lets-unpack-things/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Battlefield 6 Is Adding Something Fans Have Wanted Since Day 1]]></title><description><![CDATA[EA and Battlefield Studios have unveiled more details on Battlefield 6's upcoming Season 5, and it includes a new feature that fans have wanted since day one: a proper server browser.Battlefield did indeed launch with a server browser, but--considering how it only supported Portal mode--it wasn't the one fans wanted. One of the game's producers asked why players even want a full server browser. Now, in response to the feedback, Battlefield Studios is adding a proper server browser with the Seaso]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/battlefield-6-is-adding-something-fans-have-wanted-since-day-1/</link><pubDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2026 18:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/battlefield-6-is-adding-something-fans-have-wanted-since-day-1/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Street Fighter Was On Death’s Door, And Its Players Weren’t Getting Any Younger]]></title><description><![CDATA[Street Fighter 5 launched in 2016 in rough shape, and if things hadn't changed, the classic fighting game franchise might have been dead and buried by 2026. That's according to Street Fighter 6 producer Shuhei Matsumoto and game director Takayuki Nakayama, who recently spoke about how Capcom's signature fighting game franchise was knocking on death's door at one point, before a turnaround strategy reenergized it for a new generation of digital fisticuffs.Following Capcom veteran Yoshinoro Ono's]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/street-fighter-was-on-deaths-door-and-its-players-werent-getting-any-younger/</link><pubDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2026 17:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/street-fighter-was-on-deaths-door-and-its-players-werent-getting-any-younger/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Is GTA 6 Coming To Switch 2? Ask Rockstar, Nintendo Says]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rockstar's GTA 6 is the biggest game of 2026 and possibly ever, but it's not coming to Switch 2 ... or is it? Nintendo of America's new president, Devon Pritchard, was recently asked if GTA 6 is coming to Switch 2, and she didn't say yes or no. Instead, she said people should ask Rockstar and its owner, Take-Two.&ldquo;That&rsquo;s going to be a conversation for Take-Two and Rockstar, but nothing to announce on my end at this time,&rdquo; Pritchard told Variety.<br />
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/is-gta-6-coming-to-switch-2-ask-rockstar-nintendo-says/</link><pubDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2026 17:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/is-gta-6-coming-to-switch-2-ask-rockstar-nintendo-says/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Is The BioShock Movie Ever Going To Happen? Director Weighs In]]></title><description><![CDATA[A movie adaptation of the popular game series BioShock has been in the works for a long time, and like a lot of film projects, it appears to be trapped in Development Hell. It remains to be seen how things will shake out with BioShock, but now its director has provided a positive-sounding update.Francise Lawrence told GamesRadar that the team is "still working on a script," but he believes, "We're pretty close." He added: "I'm feeling really good about it."Hollywood is littered with stories of f]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/is-the-bioshock-movie-ever-going-to-happen-director-weighs-in/</link><pubDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2026 16:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/is-the-bioshock-movie-ever-going-to-happen-director-weighs-in/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The EU Is Coming For Gaming’s Most Manipulative Monetization Tactics]]></title><description><![CDATA[European consumer protection authorities have announced a series of&nbsp;"coordinated actions" aimed at 10 video companies, accusing several of the biggest names in the industry--like Activision Blizzard and Ubisoft--of "dark patterns" that are designed to put minors and individuals at risk of gaming addiction.If you've ever purchased in-game currency, then you're probably aware of how one of these&nbsp;tactics works. For example, Destiny 2's in-game currency, Silver, comes in bundles of 500, 1,]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/the-eu-is-coming-for-gamings-most-manipulative-monetization-tactics/</link><pubDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2026 16:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/the-eu-is-coming-for-gamings-most-manipulative-monetization-tactics/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[“Video Games” Singer Can’t Wait To Play New Video Game GTA 6]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rockstar Games recently announced GTA 6's in-game radio stations, and one of them is co-hosted by 11-time Grammy-nominated Lana Del Rey. The singer-songwriter had a connection to video games before this, as she recorded the song "Video Games" on her 2012 album Born to Die. Now, she's set to appear in the biggest video game ever, and she's pretty stoked about that.Speaking to Rolling Stone, Del Rey said, "On so many different levels this is super special and a privilege. Can&rsquo;t wait to get i]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/video-games-singer-cant-wait-to-play-new-video-game-gta-6/</link><pubDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2026 15:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/video-games-singer-cant-wait-to-play-new-video-game-gta-6/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Charlie Cox Recorded 40 Hours Of Dialogue For A Sega Game He Can’t Name Yet]]></title><description><![CDATA[Daredevil: Born Again actor Charlie Cox is starring in an upcoming video game, but it's not the first time he has lent his voice to one of these projects. At New York Comic-Con 2026, Cox revealed that he'd just finished recording his lines for a game that'll be published by Sega, but he didn't say which one. Hilariously, Cox mentioned that the game's crew was disappointed to find out he was English, not American."I did another one! It doesn&rsquo;t have a name yet," Cox said to IGN. "I did a Seg]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/charlie-cox-recorded-40-hours-of-dialogue-for-a-sega-game-he-cant-name-yet/</link><pubDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2026 14:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/charlie-cox-recorded-40-hours-of-dialogue-for-a-sega-game-he-cant-name-yet/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ghost Of Tsushima Anime Taps Star Wars: Visions Talent For Its 2028 Release]]></title><description><![CDATA[The upcoming anime adaptation of Sony's Ghost of Tsushima just took another big step forward, with Crunchyroll revealing more details on the cast and crew attached to the project, as well as a 2028 release window.<br />
While details are still light on what the story will be,&nbsp;Hayate Inc.&nbsp;did confirm that actors Mayumi Saco and Shinya Fukumatsu will voice characters. Saco had previously voiced Tomoe in&nbsp;Ghost of Tsushima, a master archer and&nbsp;pupil of the renowned&nbsp;Sensei Ishikawa]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/ghost-of-tsushima-anime-taps-star-wars-visions-talent-for-its-2028-release/</link><pubDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2026 12:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/ghost-of-tsushima-anime-taps-star-wars-visions-talent-for-its-2028-release/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ben Affleck Has Some Strong Opinions About Fortnite Skins And How Hard The Game Is For Him]]></title><description><![CDATA[Have you ever wondered what two-time Oscar-winner Ben Affleck thinks about Fortnite skins, and the game generally? You can now rest easy, as the man himself has weighed in with some strong takes.Appearing on the New Heights podcast with brothers Jason and Travis Kelce, Affleck said he's a big gamer, and is particularly fond of first-person shooter games, so when he tried Fortnite, he thought he'd hold his own. That wasn't the case, though. He said not only did he get wiped out immediately, but t]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/ben-affleck-has-some-strong-opinions-about-fortnite-skins-and-how-hard-the-game-is-for-him/</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 Oct 2026 21:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/ben-affleck-has-some-strong-opinions-about-fortnite-skins-and-how-hard-the-game-is-for-him/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ubisoft Shutting Down Rainbow Six Mobile After Less Than A Year]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ubisoft has announced that Rainbow Six Mobile is shutting down, and it didn't have a very long life. The game soft-launched in 2023, but properly rolled out for everyone back in February 2026. It will shut down on January 16, 2027, so it will have been online for less than a year in its full state for everyone."'We are proud of the passion, creativity, and dedication our team has put into the game," Ubisoft said. "One of the greatest parts of this adventure has been getting to experience it alon]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/ubisoft-shutting-down-rainbow-six-mobile-after-less-than-a-year/</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 Oct 2026 21:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/ubisoft-shutting-down-rainbow-six-mobile-after-less-than-a-year/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cyberpunk 2077 Is Getting A Movie Adaptation At Call Of Duty Film Studio, Transformers Producer On Board]]></title><description><![CDATA[Movie studio Paramount has announced that it's making a Cyberpunk 2077 movie, becoming just the latest upcoming game adaptation. The studio is also behind the Call of Duty movie that's set for release in 2028.Deadline reported that Lorenzo di Bonaventura, known for his work on the super-popular Transformers movie series, is attached to produce. CD Projekt Red is on board as well to produce, which might make fans happy to hear.Cyberpunk 2077 is headed to the big screen.Not all Hollywood adaptatio]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/cyberpunk-2077-is-getting-a-movie-adaptation-at-call-of-duty-film-studio-transformers-producer-on-board/</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 Oct 2026 20:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/cyberpunk-2077-is-getting-a-movie-adaptation-at-call-of-duty-film-studio-transformers-producer-on-board/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[GTA 6 Merch Revealed, Including T-Shirt With Alligator Wearing Sunglasses And Drinking A Cocktail]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ahead of GTA 6's release in November, Rockstar Games has announced an official merch collection for the game, and it includes some snazzy stuff like a t-shirt featuring an alligator wearing sunglasses and drinking a cocktail.The alligator's name is Macca the Gator, and he's the star of a fictional in-universe TV show of the same name. Presumably we will learn more about this at some point, but I am certainly intrigued.All the GTA 6 merch you can buy right now.Available in the Rockstar Store, the]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/gta-6-merch-revealed-including-t-shirt-with-alligator-wearing-sunglasses-and-drinking-a-cocktail/</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 Oct 2026 19:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/gta-6-merch-revealed-including-t-shirt-with-alligator-wearing-sunglasses-and-drinking-a-cocktail/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Strange Scaffold Saved This New Tactics Game From Cancellation]]></title><description><![CDATA[One of the more interesting game reveals from today's Triple-i Initiative showcase was Gods With Badges, a narrative-driven tactics game about a disgraced police officer returning to the line of duty. What makes Gods With Badges even more fascinating is that it was canceled by its original developer and saved by El Paso, Elsewhere developer Strange Scaffold.<br />
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MXdR706AKPQ<br />
The press release announcing Gods With Badges explained that the project began at Artificer, th]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/strange-scaffold-saved-this-new-tactics-game-from-cancellation/</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 Oct 2026 19:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/strange-scaffold-saved-this-new-tactics-game-from-cancellation/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arc Raiders’ Big Update Has It Surging To Numbers It Hasn’t Seen In Months]]></title><description><![CDATA[When Embark said it would take several months to deliver the major Arc Raiders update it envisioned, days like today were probably the goal. The extraction shooter is once again high up in Steam's charts for both best-selling and most-played games.&nbsp;Among best sellers, Arc Raiders currently ranks fifth, behind this week's other big releases, Star Wars: Galactic Racer and Gears of War: E-Day, but those came out earlier this week, and it's still early, so we may see it leap over those before t]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/arc-raiders-big-update-has-it-surging-to-numbers-it-hasnt-seen-in-months/</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 Oct 2026 18:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/arc-raiders-big-update-has-it-surging-to-numbers-it-hasnt-seen-in-months/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Triple-I Initiative October 2026: Everything Announced At The Showcase]]></title><description><![CDATA[We normally get only one Triple-I Initiative showcase per year, but 2026 is proving to be the exception. The second broadcast of the year from organizers Evil Empire, the Triple-I Initiative was a focused blast of curated trailers and game updates, all rolling out across an almost-hour-long livestream. If you don't have time, fret not, because we've recapped everything below for you to check out. Most of these games also have demos that are now live on Steam, so if you like what you see, you can]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/triple-i-initiative-october-2026-everything-announced-at-the-showcase/</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 Oct 2026 18:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/triple-i-initiative-october-2026-everything-announced-at-the-showcase/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Here Are The Highest-Grossing Resident Evil Movies Ever, And The New One Isn’t No. 1]]></title><description><![CDATA[Zach Cregger's Resident Evil movie got solid reviews and is making a lot of money at the box office, but where does it rank on the list of highest-grossing Resident Evil movies? It's not at the top, but it's pretty close.Director Paul W.S. Anderson made six previous Resident Evil movies, starring his wife, Milla Jovovich, and 2016's The Final Chapter currently ranks No. 1 in terms of money at the box office. Anderson's movies did not fare very well with critics, but had dedicated fans who kept g]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/here-are-the-highest-grossing-resident-evil-movies-ever-and-the-new-one-isnt-no-1/</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 Oct 2026 18:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/here-are-the-highest-grossing-resident-evil-movies-ever-and-the-new-one-isnt-no-1/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Here Are The Highest-Grossing Resident Evil Movies Ever, And The New One Is Now No. 1]]></title><description><![CDATA[Zach Cregger's Resident Evil movie got solid reviews and is making a lot of money at the box office, but where does it rank on the list of highest-grossing Resident Evil movies? Following its debut in China, it's now No. 1 overall.Director Paul W.S. Anderson made six previous Resident Evil movies, starring his wife, Milla Jovovich, and 2016's The Final Chapter previously rankedNo. 1 in terms of money at the box office. Anderson's movies did not fare very well with critics, but had dedicated fans]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/here-are-the-highest-grossing-resident-evil-movies-ever-and-the-new-one-is-now-no-1/</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 Oct 2026 18:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/here-are-the-highest-grossing-resident-evil-movies-ever-and-the-new-one-is-now-no-1/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Best Buy Wants To Travel Back To 1998 With Zelda: Ocarina Of Time Midnight Launch]]></title><description><![CDATA[Back almost three decades ago, digital storefronts didn't exist for home consoles. So when The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time originally launched on Nintendo 64 in 1998, the only way to get the game early was showing up at a retail store at midnight (something my dad actually did because I was only 12 years old at the time).&nbsp;Best Buy wants to recreate that feeling with the announcement of late-night store openings for The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time's launch on Switch 2 next month. I]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/best-buy-wants-to-travel-back-to-1998-with-zelda-ocarina-of-time-midnight-launch/</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 Oct 2026 17:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/best-buy-wants-to-travel-back-to-1998-with-zelda-ocarina-of-time-midnight-launch/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Xbox’s XP Is A Fancy New Name, But We’re Failing To See What’s Really Different Here]]></title><description><![CDATA[Xbox CEO Asha Sharma continues to reshape the gaming brand, this time with the new XP division. The clever moniker works for Xbox pictures, products, places, and partnerships--the "four investment areas" now overseen by Kayleen Walters (who previously was Mojang Studios president). This all seems like a bigger push into TV, film, and maybe even theme parks for Xbox. But upon closer inspection, there really isn't anything new here, at least not yet.There's nothing about new investments in movies]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/xboxs-xp-is-a-fancy-new-name-but-were-failing-to-see-whats-really-different-here/</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 Oct 2026 16:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/xboxs-xp-is-a-fancy-new-name-but-were-failing-to-see-whats-really-different-here/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[GTA 6 Reveals 6 Radio Stations, Plus Podcasts You Can Listen To On Foot]]></title><description><![CDATA[Nothing enhances a crime spree better than a few needle-drop tracks, and in Grand Theft Auto 6, you'll have plenty of music stations to listen to while touring Leonida. Developer Rockstar Games has revealed six of the radio stations and the disc jockeys attached to them, and in a series first, has also confirmed that a series of on-demand podcasts will be available to listen to in the game. You won't even need to be in a car to enjoy some tunes--or some unsolicited opinions--as GTA 6 protagonist]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/gta-6-reveals-6-radio-stations-plus-podcasts-you-can-listen-to-on-foot/</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 Oct 2026 16:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/gta-6-reveals-6-radio-stations-plus-podcasts-you-can-listen-to-on-foot/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Minecraft Theme Park Is “The First Of Many” For Xbox, But Don’t Get Too Excited]]></title><description><![CDATA[Xbox has formalized its plans to extend its video games to places like film and TV via a new division called XP. As part of this, the company is also branching out further into the world of theme parks, though that may not be very surprising or exciting.Xbox CTO Scott Van Vliet said in a post that "theme parks" will be part of the new XP division. This followed a post from Xbox chief strategy officer Matthew Ball who said the upcoming Minecraft theme park initiative represents "the first of many]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/minecraft-theme-park-is-the-first-of-many-for-xbox-but-dont-get-too-excited/</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 Oct 2026 16:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/minecraft-theme-park-is-the-first-of-many-for-xbox-but-dont-get-too-excited/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NBA 2K27 Tops Madden NFL 27 In August, Shocking Absolutely Nobody]]></title><description><![CDATA[Circana has posted its August 2026 monthly report, and unsurprisingly, NBA 2K27 is once again the best-selling game for the month. That's hardly a shocker, as it was the best-selling August game in 2024 and 2025, ending a long winning streak previously held by EA's Madden NFL series of football games. While it didn't clinch the top spot, Madden NFL 27 came in second and fourth place, as the game's Kickoff Bundle version also appeared on the charts.Overall, it was a solid month for new games. Mar]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/nba-2k27-tops-madden-nfl-27-in-august-shocking-absolutely-nobody/</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 Oct 2026 15:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/nba-2k27-tops-madden-nfl-27-in-august-shocking-absolutely-nobody/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[US Video Game Hardware Sales Just Had Their Worst August In 13 Years]]></title><description><![CDATA[Video game console sales in the US&nbsp;hit their worst August in 13 years, as&nbsp;Circana's Mat Piscatella revealed that hardware sales fell&nbsp;15% from a year ago to 559,000 units. This is the lowest August total since 2013 (423,000 units), with PlayStation sales down 11% year-over-year, Xbox unit sales down 31% year-over-year (the lowest August total since 2020), and Nintendo unit sales down 15% compared with August 2025.The silver lining (for the companies making these machines) is that h]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/us-video-game-hardware-sales-just-had-their-worst-august-in-13-years/</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 Oct 2026 15:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/us-video-game-hardware-sales-just-had-their-worst-august-in-13-years/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Xbox Is Going Bigger On Movies, TV, And More With New XP Division]]></title><description><![CDATA[Xbox has officially unveiled a new division dedicated to movies and TV, called XP. The new branch of Xbox will be headed by Lucasfilm veteran Kayleen Walters, who had previously served as president of Minecraft&nbsp;studio Mojang and an executive producer on A Minecraft Movie."At Mojang, her record speaks for itself," Xbox boss Asha Sharma wrote in a press statement. "Under her tenure, Minecraft grew from an already-record setting 350 million units sold to over 425 million, its merchandising bus]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/xbox-is-going-bigger-on-movies-tv-and-more-with-new-xp-division/</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 Oct 2026 14:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/xbox-is-going-bigger-on-movies-tv-and-more-with-new-xp-division/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[GTA 6 Leaks Aren’t Over Yet, As New 25-Minute Gameplay Footage Appears]]></title><description><![CDATA[As the GTA 6 release date creeps ever closer, the now-notorious leaker Cyberleek doesn't seem to be finished showing off unreleased content just yet.<br />
Having been relatively quiet since August's wave of shorter GTA 6 leaks, Cyberleek has released a 25-minute video of new gameplay footage and cutscenes just weeks before the game's release.A new post on the Cyberleek subreddit has sent Grand Theft Auto 6 fans scrambling after one user claimed to have spotted a new leak and shared an image of what a]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/gta-6-leaks-arent-over-yet-as-new-25-minute-gameplay-footage-appears/</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 Oct 2026 13:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/gta-6-leaks-arent-over-yet-as-new-25-minute-gameplay-footage-appears/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Controversial Horror Series Ropes Me Back In With Silent Hill’s Original Composer And Lady Dimitrescu]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Remothered games are true cult classics in the way that players find them either insufferable or inspired. As a lover of developer Stormind Games' antique perversions, but also a hater of its convoluted storytelling, I regretfully exist somewhere in between. But I know I won't be able to resist the new Remothered: Red Nun's Legacy when it launches later this month, since the horror game legends who helped make the Italian gothic game are way too good. Red Nun&rsquo;s Legacy will feature lege]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/controversial-horror-series-ropes-me-back-in-with-silent-hills-original-composer-and-lady-dimitrescu/</link><pubDate>Wed, 07 Oct 2026 22:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/controversial-horror-series-ropes-me-back-in-with-silent-hills-original-composer-and-lady-dimitrescu/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Three Years Later, The Outlast Trials Just Smashed Its Concurrent-Player Record ]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Outlast Trials, Red Barrels' co-op horror game set in its wider Outlast universe, just broke its concurrent-player record, eclipsing 120,000 players. The previous high came when the game launched in Steam Early Access in 2023 and the player count climbed to 36,000.&nbsp;Today's new record means the indie horror game reset the bar with a total more than four times higher than its previous best.Red Barrels credited a few big factors for the record. For one, The Outlast Trials is enjoying a hug]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/three-years-later-the-outlast-trials-just-smashed-its-concurrent-player-record/</link><pubDate>Wed, 07 Oct 2026 22:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/three-years-later-the-outlast-trials-just-smashed-its-concurrent-player-record/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Resident Evil Movie Will Become Zach Cregger’s Biggest Ever, Surpassing Weapons]]></title><description><![CDATA[Zach Cregger has another hit on his hands with Resident Evil, and it's set to become his biggest movie ever by revenue at the box office.According to Deadline, Resident Evil is expected to surpass his current biggest movie, Weapons ($270 million worldwide), by the end of this week or sooner. It currently stands at $247.6 million worldwide.<br />
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mNd1gb19A-c<br />
What's propelling Resident Evil higher was its release in China this week--it debuted there on October 5, and it's]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/resident-evil-movie-will-become-zach-creggers-biggest-ever-surpassing-weapons/</link><pubDate>Wed, 07 Oct 2026 21:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/resident-evil-movie-will-become-zach-creggers-biggest-ever-surpassing-weapons/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What’s Next For Halo Under Activision? Probably Not The Endless]]></title><description><![CDATA[What likely would have been the big new enemy faction of the Halo universe, the Endless, have been fully revealed, though it's unclear what role, if any, they will play going forward.As announced last month by Xbox's Matt Booty, Halo is under new management, with the responsibility of the next game in the series going to a completely new team under Activision. Halo Studios, formerly 343 Industries, will remain as a small team to oversee already-released titles like the recent Halo: Campaign Evol]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/whats-next-for-halo-under-activision-probably-not-the-endless/</link><pubDate>Wed, 07 Oct 2026 20:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/whats-next-for-halo-under-activision-probably-not-the-endless/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[007 First Light Players Unlock A Very Good Boy]]></title><description><![CDATA[007 First Light is already out, but it's still accumulating wishlists on Steam, and now that it's passed 7 million wishlists, a very good boy has been added to the game.With 7 million wishlists, IO Interactive has added Jack the bulldog to the game via its TacSim lobby for everyone. Jack, as a statue model, made his James Bond debut in the 2012 movie Skyfall, sitting on M's desk. The statue survived when the office exploded, though its face got cracked and Union Jack flag was charred. Jack went]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/007-first-light-players-unlock-a-very-good-boy/</link><pubDate>Wed, 07 Oct 2026 20:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/007-first-light-players-unlock-a-very-good-boy/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Star Wars Zero Company Developer Sees Portion Of Furloughed Workers Return]]></title><description><![CDATA[Star Wars Zero Company released in late August to great reviews, but its launch was bittersweet, as a large chunk of developer Bit Reactor's staff was furloughed, unsure if they would be returning to work. For at least a portion of them, however, that uncertainty is over, as they're back at the studio.<br />
Speaking to Game File, Bit Reactor CEO Greg Foertsch said the studio had "started the process of returning more of our team back to work" but stopped short of giving specific percentages or figure]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/star-wars-zero-company-developer-sees-portion-of-furloughed-workers-return/</link><pubDate>Wed, 07 Oct 2026 19:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/star-wars-zero-company-developer-sees-portion-of-furloughed-workers-return/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cities: Skylines Announced For Switch 2 While Sequel’s Console Ports Are Still MIA]]></title><description><![CDATA[Paradox Interactive has announced Cities: Skylines - Expanded Edition, a Nintendo Switch 2 port of Colossal Order's hit 2015 city-builder. While it's great to see Cities: Skylines make its way to a new platform, this announcement also serves as a reminder that we have no idea when the long-awaited console ports of Cities: Skylines 2 will come out.<br />
Cities: Skylines - Expanded Edition was developed by Tantalus Media, the team behind The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword's Switch port. It'll cost $49,]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/cities-skylines-announced-for-switch-2-while-sequels-console-ports-are-still-mia/</link><pubDate>Wed, 07 Oct 2026 19:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/cities-skylines-announced-for-switch-2-while-sequels-console-ports-are-still-mia/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[WoW: Forever Players Love It When Things Look Old]]></title><description><![CDATA[World of Warcraft: Forever players have made their feelings about the game's visual style crystal clear: They love it when things look old.It's a recurring theme in the Forever beta, where players have continually pushed back against updated high-definition character models and character portraits. While Forever is in many ways a new version of Blizzard's MMORPG, it's built with the spirit and foundation of WoW Classic in mind, even as it includes updated visuals and quality-of-life updates take]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/wow-forever-players-love-it-when-things-look-old/</link><pubDate>Wed, 07 Oct 2026 19:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/wow-forever-players-love-it-when-things-look-old/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[GTA 6 Wants Losing Your Wanted Level To Feel Like A “Hit-And-Run”]]></title><description><![CDATA[Gamers hoping for GTA 6 to amp up the realism when it comes to losing their wanted level in the sunny state of Leonida are in luck, with Rockstar confirming in a recent interview that Jason and Lucia can do far more than escape a glowing red zone on the map to shake off the law.&nbsp;Speaking to IGN ahead of the Netflix Extended Look back in August, head of development and co-studio head Rob Nelson walked the outlet through a 30-minute gameplay demo in which several new mechanics and locations w]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/gta-6-wants-losing-your-wanted-level-to-feel-like-a-hit-and-run/</link><pubDate>Wed, 07 Oct 2026 18:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/gta-6-wants-losing-your-wanted-level-to-feel-like-a-hit-and-run/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Xbox Game Pass Gets Gears Of War: E-Day And These 11 Games In October]]></title><description><![CDATA[It's the start of a new month, and like clockwork, the next batch of Xbox Game Pass titles has been announced for the subscription service. Gears of War: E-Day leads the new arrivals this month, and it'll be joined by a few more big games, Battlefield 6 and Valor Mortis.Here's a closer look at everything you can grab in the first half of the month through Xbox Game Pass:Xbox Game Pass&nbsp;October Wave&nbsp;1 GamesNow available<br />
Gears of War: E-DayMinecraft Dungeons 2<br />
October 8<br />
Echo WeaverForever]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/xbox-game-pass-gets-gears-of-war-e-day-and-these-11-games-in-october/</link><pubDate>Wed, 07 Oct 2026 18:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/xbox-game-pass-gets-gears-of-war-e-day-and-these-11-games-in-october/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Details Revealed For GTA 6’s Jason And Lucia, Including “Physical Intimacy”]]></title><description><![CDATA[New information has come to light about GTA 6, and specifically the partnership of its main characters, Jason and Lucia. In GTA 6, they are both partners in crime and lovers, and physical intimacy will be part of the experience, it seems.Rockstar North's Rob Nelson said in an interview with IGN that physical intimacy is a "huge part" of a relationship, and that applies to GTA 6. Exactly how this may operate in GTA 6, however, remains a mystery. "It has to be done right," Nelson said.<br />
"Like anyth]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/new-details-revealed-for-gta-6s-jason-and-lucia-including-physical-intimacy/</link><pubDate>Wed, 07 Oct 2026 18:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/new-details-revealed-for-gta-6s-jason-and-lucia-including-physical-intimacy/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Forza Horizon 6 For PS5 Delayed To 2027, And First Paid Expansion Releases Alongside It For All Platforms]]></title><description><![CDATA[Just a month after Microsoft said Forza Horizon 6 for PlayStation 5 remained on track to release in 2026, a new report says the game has in fact been delayed to 2027. This has now been confirmed by Sony: Forza Horizon 6 will now release on January 26, 2027.Reputable leaker billbil-kun originally said Forza Horizon 6 for PS5 was set for release on January 26, 2027, so that reporting was accurate. There will be a physical disc edition at retail, and the game will also be sold digitally.Early acces]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/forza-horizon-6-for-ps5-delayed-to-2027-and-first-paid-expansion-releases-alongside-it-for-all-platforms/</link><pubDate>Wed, 07 Oct 2026 18:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/forza-horizon-6-for-ps5-delayed-to-2027-and-first-paid-expansion-releases-alongside-it-for-all-platforms/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Forza Horizon 6 For PS5 Delayed To 2027]]></title><description><![CDATA[Just a month after Microsoft said Forza Horizon 6 for PlayStation 5 remained on track to release in 2026, a new report says the game has in fact been delayed to 2027. This has now been confirmed by Sony: Forza Horizon 6 will now release on January 26, 2027.Reputable leaker billbil-kun originally said Forza Horizon 6 for PS5 was set for release on January 26, 2027, so that reporting was accurate. There will be a physical disc edition at retail, and the game will also be sold digitally.In Septembe]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/forza-horizon-6-for-ps5-delayed-to-2027/</link><pubDate>Wed, 07 Oct 2026 18:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/forza-horizon-6-for-ps5-delayed-to-2027/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Forza Horizon 6 For PS5 Apparently Delayed To 2027, And It’s Getting A Disc Release]]></title><description><![CDATA[Just a month after Microsoft said Forza Horizon 6 for PlayStation 5 remained on track to release in 2026, a new report says the game has in fact been delayed to 2027.Reputable leaker billbil-kun said Forza Horizon 6 for PS5 is set for release on January 26, 2027. The report said there will be a physical disc edition at retail, and the game will also be sold digitally.In September, Microsoft said in a blog post that the PS5 edition of the popular racing game was due for release in 2026, but plans]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/forza-horizon-6-for-ps5-apparently-delayed-to-2027-and-its-getting-a-disc-release/</link><pubDate>Wed, 07 Oct 2026 18:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/forza-horizon-6-for-ps5-apparently-delayed-to-2027-and-its-getting-a-disc-release/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Next Gears Of War Game Probably Won’t Need 7 Years To Cook]]></title><description><![CDATA[After a lengthy hiatus, Gears of War returned this week to Xbox Series X|S and PC with a new adventure set during the cataclysmic events of Emergence Day. For fans of the series, it has been a long wait, as the previous entry in the series, Gears 5, was released all the way back in 2019. Will there be another seven-year stretch between new Gears games? Gears of War: E-Day developer The Coalition doesn't think so, as the new game lays the groundwork for a quicker turnaround for new potential chap]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/the-next-gears-of-war-game-probably-wont-need-7-years-to-cook/</link><pubDate>Wed, 07 Oct 2026 17:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/the-next-gears-of-war-game-probably-wont-need-7-years-to-cook/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Google Playground Wants Everyone To Make AI Games, And Maybe Everyone Shouldn’t]]></title><description><![CDATA[Stadia might be dead, but Google isn't giving up on gaming. The company has rolled out Playground, a platform built around AI that "lets you create, play, and share custom games." It's browser-based and labeled as an "experiment" to start. There's also Unity Spark support, which will offer more development options for people who catch the creator bug.&nbsp;Google's pitch claims that this new platform makes game creation more democratic by ending gatekeeping to development. The company states tha]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/google-playground-wants-everyone-to-make-ai-games-and-maybe-everyone-shouldnt/</link><pubDate>Wed, 07 Oct 2026 16:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/google-playground-wants-everyone-to-make-ai-games-and-maybe-everyone-shouldnt/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[GTA 6 Won’t Make You “All-Powerful” Like GTA 5 Did]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rockstar boss Rob Nelson has stated that GTA 6 won't make players "all-powerful" like they were in GTA 5 and the games that came before it. For GTA 6, this means NPCs in the world will have impulses of their own, and could come after you.Speaking to IGN, Nelson said, "The world will act upon you as well as you acting upon the world." In previous GTA games, except for the police, the player was the only one with an "invisible arsenal hidden away," and everyone in the world would run away in terro]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/gta-6-wont-make-you-all-powerful-like-gta-5-did/</link><pubDate>Wed, 07 Oct 2026 16:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/gta-6-wont-make-you-all-powerful-like-gta-5-did/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[State Of Decay 3 Was Announced Early To Keep Undead Labs On Microsoft’s Radar]]></title><description><![CDATA[After leaving the Xbox Game Studios portfolio, State of Decay 3 developer Undead Labs is now an independent, employee-owned studio. The developer had previously announced State of Decay 3 all the way back in 2020--partly to keep the project and the studio on Microsoft's radar--as the company embarked on an acquisition spree. Now one of several departures from Microsoft's gaming division following the bloody "Xbox reset" that has seen scores of jobs slashed throughout 2026, Undead Labs also had t]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/state-of-decay-3-was-announced-early-to-keep-undead-labs-on-microsofts-radar/</link><pubDate>Wed, 07 Oct 2026 15:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/state-of-decay-3-was-announced-early-to-keep-undead-labs-on-microsofts-radar/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Skydance Is Merging Paramount And Warner Bros.’ Game Studios Into One Unit]]></title><description><![CDATA[With Paramount's $111 billion acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery in the bag, details on what this merger means for the Warner Bros. game division have finally been revealed. Warner Bros. Interactive will merge with the newly formed Paramount Games Studio, and it'll oversee projects based on Skydance's rich--and newly acquired-library of IP. That lineup includes Avatar: The Last Airbender, South Park, Mortal Kombat, Game of Thrones, and Star Trek--and that's not even mentioning the treasure tr]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/skydance-is-merging-paramount-and-warner-bros-game-studios-into-one-unit/</link><pubDate>Wed, 07 Oct 2026 13:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/skydance-is-merging-paramount-and-warner-bros-game-studios-into-one-unit/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Resident Evil Requiem DLC Could Further Rewrite One Of The Series’ Biggest Villains]]></title><description><![CDATA[Resident Evil Requiem is one of this year's biggest hits, and Capcom plans to build on that success with new story DLC. While it hasn't yet revealed when it'll be out or what it's about, one of the game's writers, Haris Orkin, recently teased that the DLC will shed new light on Oswell E. Spencer, one of the biggest villains in the Resident Evil series."I think villains honestly are really fun to write, because I usually see every villain as a hero of their own story. So the villain is like in th]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/resident-evil-requiem-dlc-could-further-rewrite-one-of-the-series-biggest-villains/</link><pubDate>Wed, 07 Oct 2026 13:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/resident-evil-requiem-dlc-could-further-rewrite-one-of-the-series-biggest-villains/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[GTA 6 Will Not Stream To PC Through Xbox, Despite Earlier Report]]></title><description><![CDATA[PC players hoping to find a way to play GTA 6 when it launches on consoles next month must be feeling pretty disappointed, as Microsoft has clarified that Grand Theft Auto 6 will not be available to stream to PC via Xbox Cloud Gaming. The news comes after an earlier report claimed Xbox had secured exclusive streaming rights to Rockstar's highly anticipated game.The clarification came from Xbox chief strategy officer Matthew Ball, who addressed The Verge's report. Ball said the excitement surroun]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/gta-6-will-not-stream-to-pc-through-xbox-despite-earlier-report/</link><pubDate>Wed, 07 Oct 2026 11:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/gta-6-will-not-stream-to-pc-through-xbox-despite-earlier-report/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[A Scary-Looking New Conjuring Game Just Got Announced, And It’s Out Next Week On Netflix]]></title><description><![CDATA[Out of nowhere, Netflix and Until Dawn developer Supermassive Games announced a new The Conjuring game, and it's out next week.The Conjuring: Unspoken releases on October 13 through Netflix, so you don't need any dedicated hardware or controller to play it.<br />
The game is an "interactive paranormal investigation" experience where players decide how the story progresses based on the dialogue options they choose. Players use their phone to walk through the fictional Red Lion Inn to search for clues a]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/a-scary-looking-new-conjuring-game-just-got-announced-and-its-out-next-week-on-netflix/</link><pubDate>Tue, 06 Oct 2026 21:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/a-scary-looking-new-conjuring-game-just-got-announced-and-its-out-next-week-on-netflix/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Xbox Was At An “All Time Low,” But Is Now Growing Again CEO Says Without Providing Any Real Evidence]]></title><description><![CDATA[During a town hall meeting today, Xbox CEO Asha Sharma spoke to staff to help reassure them following mass layoffs and studio closures related to the "reset" of the business.Windows Central reports that Sharma told staff that Xbox is "making the right decisions" and that "after an all time low, we've started to return to growth," though she did not share any specifics. She added that Gears of War: E-Day, Minecraft Dungeons 2, and World of Warcraft: Forever had "strong" starts, though she did not]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/xbox-was-at-an-all-time-low-but-is-now-growing-again-ceo-says-without-providing-any-real-evidence/</link><pubDate>Tue, 06 Oct 2026 21:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/xbox-was-at-an-all-time-low-but-is-now-growing-again-ceo-says-without-providing-any-real-evidence/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Xbox Was At An “All Time Low,” But Is Now Growing Again After Huge Cuts, CEO Says]]></title><description><![CDATA[During a town hall meeting today, Xbox CEO Asha Sharma spoke to staff to help reassure them following mass layoffs and studio closures related to the "reset" of the business.Windows Central reports that Sharma told staff that Xbox is "making the right decisions" and that "after an all time low, we've started to return to growth." She added that Gears of War: E-Day, Minecraft Dungeons 2, and World of Warcraft: Forever had "strong" starts.Sharma also told staff that Xbox's "Gen-10" platform--AKA P]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/xbox-was-at-an-all-time-low-but-is-now-growing-again-after-huge-cuts-ceo-says/</link><pubDate>Tue, 06 Oct 2026 21:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/xbox-was-at-an-all-time-low-but-is-now-growing-again-after-huge-cuts-ceo-says/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Razer’s Wolverine V4 Controller Is Overkill For Most Gamers, And That’s The Point]]></title><description><![CDATA[Razer has officially revealed the next entry in its line of high-end gaming controllers, the Wolverine V4 for Xbox and PC. Geared toward competitive gamers--not that there's anything stopping you from using it to play Vampire Survivors--and it focuses primarily on polling performance and thumbstick sensor architecture.One of the biggest changes is Razer choosing capacitive contactless sensors backed by a 16-bit analog-to-digital converter (ADC) for the thumbsticks, rather than the usual Hall Eff]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/razers-wolverine-v4-controller-is-overkill-for-most-gamers-and-thats-the-point/</link><pubDate>Tue, 06 Oct 2026 19:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/razers-wolverine-v4-controller-is-overkill-for-most-gamers-and-thats-the-point/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Call Of Duty’s Richtofen Actor Wants Him To Come Back, Says 2027’s CoD Could Be From Sledgehammer]]></title><description><![CDATA[Veteran video game actor Nolan North has addressed his future in the Call of Duty series, saying he hopes to reprise his character Dr. Edward Richtofen from Black Ops' popular Zombies mode.<br />
If this does happen, it probably won't be soon. That's because, North said he believes 2027's Call of Duty game might be developed by Sledgehammer. Given that, a new Black Ops game might not come until 2028 at the soonest, but this is just conjecture.<br />
Speaking at Gamergy in Puerto Rico (via DomTheBomb), North]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/call-of-dutys-richtofen-actor-wants-him-to-come-back-says-2027s-cod-could-be-from-sledgehammer/</link><pubDate>Tue, 06 Oct 2026 17:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/call-of-dutys-richtofen-actor-wants-him-to-come-back-says-2027s-cod-could-be-from-sledgehammer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Solo Horror Dev Makes A Creepy Connection To A Real Haunted Island In Mexico]]></title><description><![CDATA[Being a haunted doll must be difficult. You're missing an eyeball, and your lipstick makes you look more like a cannibal than a cherub. People make faces of disgust at you in the antique mall, and you want to tell them you're actually the unblemished soul of a 19th century nun named Eunice, but they speed away before you can. But if you were a haunted doll, you'd at least have solo developer Steelkrill Studio on your side, as its upcoming survival horror game Where Dolls Hang features real-life]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/solo-horror-dev-makes-a-creepy-connection-to-a-real-haunted-island-in-mexico/</link><pubDate>Tue, 06 Oct 2026 17:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/solo-horror-dev-makes-a-creepy-connection-to-a-real-haunted-island-in-mexico/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[GameStop Is Preparing Us For Next-Gen Pricing With $1,400 Used PS5 Pros]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sticker shock might be underselling it with GameStop's new used pricing for Sony's most powerful system. Starting today, the video game store is listing pre-owned PS5 Pros for $1,400, though GameStop Pro members only need to dish out $1,330. Basically, it's a $500 surcharge over a brand-new PS5 Pro and capitalizing on the fact that those are stock-constrained currently.A generous take on GameStop's new strategy for used PS5 Pros is that the company's conditioning us ahead of the possibility that]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/gamestop-is-preparing-us-for-next-gen-pricing-with-1400-used-ps5-pros/</link><pubDate>Tue, 06 Oct 2026 17:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/gamestop-is-preparing-us-for-next-gen-pricing-with-1400-used-ps5-pros/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Warhammer Survivors Is Launching Mere Days Before GTA 6, And I Respect The Audacity]]></title><description><![CDATA[The next Survivors-like game--or Survivaton, as Vampire Survivors developer Poncle refers to them--is out soon, and it's threatening to cut into GTA 6 playtime. Warhammer Survivors launches November 10 on PC, consoles, and mobile devices, and you can also grab a new demo on PC via Steam right now.Set in the grim (and dark)&nbsp;41st millennium of the Warhammer 40,000 franchise, Warhammer Survivors sticks to the Vampire Survivors playbook: You'll fight all manner of Tyranid&nbsp;enemies that thre]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/warhammer-survivors-is-launching-mere-days-before-gta-6-and-i-respect-the-audacity/</link><pubDate>Tue, 06 Oct 2026 17:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/warhammer-survivors-is-launching-mere-days-before-gta-6-and-i-respect-the-audacity/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How To Get GTA 6’s $100 Edition For $80 Right Now]]></title><description><![CDATA[If you're looking for GTA 6's $100 Ultimate Edition but don't want to pay that much, there is a way to get it for $80--if you meet a few requirements.Costco has rolled out a nice new deal where you can get four $25 PlayStation Store gift cards for $80. Or you can buy two $75 gift cards for $120. These offers are good through October 11 or while supplies last, so act fast.While Costco does not require people to have a membership ($65/year) to shop online, the deals for these PlayStation gift card]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/how-to-get-gta-6s-100-edition-for-80-right-now/</link><pubDate>Tue, 06 Oct 2026 17:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/how-to-get-gta-6s-100-edition-for-80-right-now/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Warner Bros. Games Now Belongs To Skydance, But Company Makes No Mention Of That In Big Announcement]]></title><description><![CDATA[Paramount has officially completed its $111 billion acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery, but the company's announcement of the deal closing did not contain a single mention of video games. That's notable because Warner Bros. Discovery is heavily invested in video games, and many may wonder what's coming next.CEO David Ellison says he is a big gamer himself, but whether or not that means anything for the future of games at the new company, now known as Skydance, is unknown. Ellison, the son of]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/warner-bros-games-now-belongs-to-skydance-but-company-makes-no-mention-of-that-in-big-announcement/</link><pubDate>Tue, 06 Oct 2026 15:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/warner-bros-games-now-belongs-to-skydance-but-company-makes-no-mention-of-that-in-big-announcement/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sega Announces $7,000 Sonic The Hedgehog Pottery, And I Can’t Stop Watching How It’s Made]]></title><description><![CDATA[Time flies by fast, especially if you're Sega's blue mascot, as 2026 marks the 35th anniversary of Sonic the Hedgehog. While Sega has various plans to commemorate the milestone, one of the most elegant is a hand-painted porcelain sculpture that is both graceful and expensive. Even if you can afford to shell out big bucks for this Blue Blur pottery, you'll still need luck on your side, as only 50 of these pieces are being made.Sculpted by the artisans of the Japanese studio YOYOYO, this ornate pi]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/sega-announces-7000-sonic-the-hedgehog-pottery-and-i-cant-stop-watching-how-its-made/</link><pubDate>Tue, 06 Oct 2026 15:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/sega-announces-7000-sonic-the-hedgehog-pottery-and-i-cant-stop-watching-how-its-made/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Steam Frame Gets VR Right Where So Many Others Went Wrong]]></title><description><![CDATA[The virtual reality market has grown over the years, and depending on your budget, there's probably a VR headset out there for you. But can your VR gaming budget stretch to over $1,000 for the entry-level Steam Frame headset, and is it even worthwhile? That's the question GameSpot's senior video producer Kurt Indovina set out to answer, and after spending some time with it, his main takeaway was that it's the best VR headset he's ever used, and possibly the last one he'll ever own.<br />
https://youtu]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/steam-frame-gets-vr-right-where-so-many-others-went-wrong/</link><pubDate>Tue, 06 Oct 2026 15:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/steam-frame-gets-vr-right-where-so-many-others-went-wrong/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Star Wars: Galactic Racer Is Free To Play Now, If You Know Where To Look]]></title><description><![CDATA[Star Wars: Galactic Racer is finally out, and so far, it might just be one of the best Star Wars games ever made. The new racing game has an attractive MSRP of $60, but if you're looking to grab it for the low price of nothing, you can play it&nbsp;for free through Amazon Luna starting today.Amazon has announced that Prime members can stream the&nbsp;single-player campaign for free through Amazon Luna. "We've always believed Luna players deserve to be in the action from day one, and Star Wars: G]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/star-wars-galactic-racer-is-free-to-play-now-if-you-know-where-to-look/</link><pubDate>Tue, 06 Oct 2026 11:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/star-wars-galactic-racer-is-free-to-play-now-if-you-know-where-to-look/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Halloween’s First DLC Reveals Even The Bad Sequels Will Get Some Love]]></title><description><![CDATA[Halloween's first paid DLC is coming on October 27 in the form of a new skin for the game's killer, Michael Myers, and it's pulling from a source you might not expect: Halloween 5: The Revenge of Michael Myers. A free update on the same day will also add a fifth map, The Tower Farm, inspired by a location in the same film.&nbsp;It may seem odd to jump to the fifth movie for the game's first DLC, but it's not the only piece of new content coming that day. There's also a second skin coming for Big]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/halloweens-first-dlc-reveals-even-the-bad-sequels-will-get-some-love/</link><pubDate>Mon, 05 Oct 2026 23:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/halloweens-first-dlc-reveals-even-the-bad-sequels-will-get-some-love/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Amid Uncharted 5 Rumors, Nathan Drake Actor Says He Would Come Back, But With One Catch]]></title><description><![CDATA[One of actor Nolan North's most famous roles is that of Nathan Drake in Naughty Dog's Uncharted franchise, but he wrapped things up with 2016's Uncharted 4: A Thief's End. There are rumors that Naughty Dog is making a new Uncharted game, and North has said he would "110%" be up for coming back in a new game in the storied series.&ldquo;110%. Absolutely. I think it would be one of the biggest games ever if they decided to do it. It just depends if Sony wants to make money," he said at Gamergy in]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/amid-uncharted-5-rumors-nathan-drake-actor-says-he-would-come-back-but-with-one-catch/</link><pubDate>Mon, 05 Oct 2026 21:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/amid-uncharted-5-rumors-nathan-drake-actor-says-he-would-come-back-but-with-one-catch/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Gears Of War: E-Day Patch Addresses Giant Vomiting Frog Error Codes]]></title><description><![CDATA[Gears of War: E-Day rolls out worldwide starting October 6, and thanks to early access players, The Coalition has identified several issues that it's fixing with the game's first patch. Focused mostly on overall stability and performance across the game's campaign, multiplayer, and Horde Siege modes, the Gears of War: E-Day update is out now.One of the biggest fixes is the "Bilefrog-Kalona" error, an issue named after the gigantic subterranean Locust frogs encountered throughout the game, which]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/new-gears-of-war-e-day-patch-addresses-giant-vomiting-frog-error-codes/</link><pubDate>Mon, 05 Oct 2026 20:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/new-gears-of-war-e-day-patch-addresses-giant-vomiting-frog-error-codes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why GTA Studio Co-Founder Is Avoiding GTA 6–And All Open-World Games]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rockstar co-founder Dan Houser left the company in 2020 and now runs a new outfit called Absurd Ventures. Houser will be forever connected to the GTA franchise, and he's now weighed in on GTA 6.He told Variety that he did not watch the "Extended Look" trailer and doesn't plan to. Why? He said he tries to avoid consuming things that are going to "disrupt me creatively."<br />
"And given that I spend a large amount of time trying to make open-world games, and the rest of my conscious time trying to figu]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/why-gta-studio-co-founder-is-avoiding-gta-6and-all-open-world-games/</link><pubDate>Mon, 05 Oct 2026 20:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/why-gta-studio-co-founder-is-avoiding-gta-6and-all-open-world-games/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hideo Kojima Wants To Keep OD A Mystery, Even By His Standards]]></title><description><![CDATA[Games developed by Hideo Kojima typically have an air of mystery, but for his upcoming horror project OD, the veteran game director wants to both terrify and mystify his fans. On a new episode of his weekly radio show Koji10, Kojima briefly spoke about the game, avoiding the release of teasers, and ensuring that players get a proper shock when playing it"It's still a mystery. That doesn't mean we haven't made the game," Kojima said. "I want to keep quiet and release it. That's unusual for me, is]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/hideo-kojima-wants-to-keep-od-a-mystery-even-by-his-standards/</link><pubDate>Mon, 05 Oct 2026 18:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/hideo-kojima-wants-to-keep-od-a-mystery-even-by-his-standards/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hideo Kojima Is Keeping OD A Mystery To Make Its Horror Hit Harder]]></title><description><![CDATA[Games developed by Hideo Kojima typically have an air of mystery, but for his upcoming horror project OD, the veteran game director wants to both terrify and mystify his fans. On a new episode of his weekly radio show Koji10, Kojima briefly spoke about the game, avoiding the release of teasers, and ensuring that players get a proper shock when playing it"It's still a mystery. That doesn't mean we haven't made the game," Kojima said. "I want to keep quiet and release it. That's unusual for me, is]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/hideo-kojima-is-keeping-od-a-mystery-to-make-its-horror-hit-harder/</link><pubDate>Mon, 05 Oct 2026 18:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/hideo-kojima-is-keeping-od-a-mystery-to-make-its-horror-hit-harder/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How Is A Game Like GTA 6 Actually Made? Here’s How Rockstar Gets It Done]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rockstar's Grand Theft Auto 6 is one of the most highly anticipated game releases this year, or ever. The franchise is known for its massive scope and impressive attention to detail, but how is a game like GTA 6 actuallymade? In a new interview with Love magazine (via Kotaku), Rockstar North boss Rob Nelson said that part of the secret sauce with the GTA franchise is that many of its developers have been working together for a long time and have a "good sense of what they need to do."In terms of]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/how-is-a-game-like-gta-6-actually-made-heres-how-rockstar-gets-it-done/</link><pubDate>Mon, 05 Oct 2026 18:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/how-is-a-game-like-gta-6-actually-made-heres-how-rockstar-gets-it-done/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How Bill Skarsgard Became The Face Of Hideo Kojima’s Physint]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hideo Kojima's spiritual successor to Metal Gear Solid, Physint,&nbsp;doesn't just have a new home at Xbox; it also has a famous face attached to it, with Bill Skarsgard (It, Boy Kills World) playing the lead role. Thanks to Death Stranding 2: On the Beach composer Yoann "Woodkid" Lemoine, Kojima was introduced to&nbsp;Skarsgard, who would later be cast as the yet-to-be-named protagonist of Physint."He's been in some excellent films. Directors I know have worked with him and can't praise him eno]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/how-bill-skarsgard-became-the-face-of-hideo-kojimas-physint/</link><pubDate>Mon, 05 Oct 2026 18:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/how-bill-skarsgard-became-the-face-of-hideo-kojimas-physint/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NBA 2K25 Is Getting Delisted Soon, Single-Player Modes Also Closing Down]]></title><description><![CDATA[2K Sports has announced that NBA 2K25 will be discontinued soon, and that includes delisting the product and server shutdowns that will make even the game's single-player MyCareer and MyTeam components unplayable.In a post, 2K Sports said NBA 2K25 will be removed from sale on October 30, 2026 and then fully discontinued on December 31, 2026.People who own the game can redownload it and play offline after the shutdown. However, as of January 1, 2026, all multiplayer games and access to every onli]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/nba-2k25-is-getting-delisted-soon-single-player-modes-also-closing-down/</link><pubDate>Mon, 05 Oct 2026 16:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/nba-2k25-is-getting-delisted-soon-single-player-modes-also-closing-down/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[10 New Things We Just Learned About GTA 6]]></title><description><![CDATA[New information about Grand Theft Auto 6 continues to be revealed. Game Informer's most recent issue included a number of new details, and we've rounded up some of the key things we learned below.Story SetupIt seems like we'll start the game playing as Jason, since Lucia is still in prison. When Lucia gets out, the two get a score because they both want to live better, wealthier lives. It's supposed to be a simple job, but they get caught and an entire mystery that spans all of Leonida will unfo]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/10-new-things-we-just-learned-about-gta-6/</link><pubDate>Mon, 05 Oct 2026 16:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/10-new-things-we-just-learned-about-gta-6/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Resident Evil Studio That’s Making Nintendo’s Zelda Movie Now Gunning For Battlefield As Well]]></title><description><![CDATA[Video games are the new battlefield for movie ideas, and after a reported bidding war, it appears Sony Pictures is the frontrunner to secure the rights to the Battlefield movie.<br />
The Wrap reported that Sony Pictures was in the lead position to win the rights, and The Hollywood Reporter backed this up.The Battlefield movie package reportedly includes Mission: Impossible director Christopher McQuarrie behind the camera, with Oscar-winner Michael B. Jordan in the mix to star and produce it. McQuarri]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/resident-evil-studio-thats-making-nintendos-zelda-movie-now-gunning-for-battlefield-as-well/</link><pubDate>Mon, 05 Oct 2026 15:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/resident-evil-studio-thats-making-nintendos-zelda-movie-now-gunning-for-battlefield-as-well/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Love And Deepspace Devs Have One Simple Request: Please Don’t Drink The Poison]]></title><description><![CDATA[It hasn't been an easy year for the Love and Deepspace community after the Valko controversy left the fandom divided, but it looks like developer Papergames has brewed up new trouble for the gacha game. A few days ago, the developer posted cocktail recipes online, and followers quickly warned the studio that recreating those drinks could result in lethal concoctions."One taste of this Special Blend and you won&rsquo;t forget it," the original post read, which was accompanied by recipes for the n]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/love-and-deepspace-devs-have-one-simple-request-please-dont-drink-the-poison/</link><pubDate>Mon, 05 Oct 2026 15:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/love-and-deepspace-devs-have-one-simple-request-please-dont-drink-the-poison/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[End Of Abyss Patch Fixes Most Of My Complaints Just One Day After Launch]]></title><description><![CDATA[I spent a few days playing Section 9 Interactive's creepy metroidvania and writing my End of Abyss review, and ultimately concluded it was a fun but inconsistent experience hindered by a few particular issues. Now, just a day after it launched on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via the Epic Games Store, the studio has already cleared up most of those issues with a newly released patch.If you missed the review, my main concern was how the in-game map would sometimes share incorrect informa]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/end-of-abyss-patch-fixes-most-of-my-complaints-just-one-day-after-launch/</link><pubDate>Sat, 03 Oct 2026 01:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/end-of-abyss-patch-fixes-most-of-my-complaints-just-one-day-after-launch/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[GTA 6 Screenshot Suggests It Won’t Be Shy About Movie References]]></title><description><![CDATA[A new screenshot from Grand Theft Auto 6 has arrived, and fans immediately noticed that it appears to be referencing the iconic opening scene from Quentin Tarantino's 1994 crime movie Pulp Fiction.<br />
The image was shared by Love magazine on Instagram. The GTA 6 Countdown social media account put it next to the diner scene from Pulp Fiction, and the similarities are there, especially in the framing.<br />
In Pulp Fiction, Tim Roth and Amanda Plummer's characters, Pumpkin and Honey Bunny, go on to rob the]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/gta-6-screenshot-suggests-it-wont-be-shy-about-movie-references/</link><pubDate>Fri, 02 Oct 2026 21:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/gta-6-screenshot-suggests-it-wont-be-shy-about-movie-references/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[GTA 6 Should “Blaze A Trail” To More Expensive Games, Dev Says]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rockstar's GTA 6 is priced at $80 for its standard edition. Another voice has come forward to say they hope other teams follow suit and charge more for new games to help the industry at a time when developers are closing up shop, cancelling games, and laying off developers on a regular basis.Martin Klima, the co-founder of Kingdom Come developer Warhorse, told PC Gamer that raising unit prices would "help a lot," but "everybody's scared to death" to do it."Now, hopefully, GTA will blaze the trai]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/gta-6-should-blaze-a-trail-to-more-expensive-games-dev-says/</link><pubDate>Fri, 02 Oct 2026 19:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/gta-6-should-blaze-a-trail-to-more-expensive-games-dev-says/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[GTA 6 Takes The Ridiculous World We Live In And Turns It Up To 11]]></title><description><![CDATA[Video games are usually a few steps removed from reality, but with Grand Theft Auto 6, developer Rockstar Games aims to reflect and amplify the current state of the world with an "over the top" experience. As seen in the trailers and gameplay previews so far, GTA 6 is a contemporary game about doing whatever it takes to make it to the top, and that pursuit of fame and glory is often bookended by shootouts, car chases, and explosions in its Bonnie and Clyde narrative."If you are going to put all]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/gta-6-takes-the-ridiculous-world-we-live-in-and-turns-it-up-to-11/</link><pubDate>Fri, 02 Oct 2026 19:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/gta-6-takes-the-ridiculous-world-we-live-in-and-turns-it-up-to-11/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Xbox Game Pass Loses These 9 Games In October]]></title><description><![CDATA[The start of the month usually brings several new Xbox Game Pass titles for subscribers, along with confirmation of which games will leave the subscription service in the coming days. This month, at least nine games will be leaving, including one of the best games of 2025, Clair Obscur: Expedition 33.Other big departures this month include A Plague Tale: Requiem and-- inconveniently for horror fans during the spookiest month of the year--the Dead by Daylight spin-off The Casting of Frank Stone.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/xbox-game-pass-loses-these-9-games-in-october/</link><pubDate>Fri, 02 Oct 2026 18:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/xbox-game-pass-loses-these-9-games-in-october/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[In 5 Years, Will Netflix Still Be In Gaming? Here’s What The CEO Said]]></title><description><![CDATA[Netflix has been experimenting with video games for a while, but is the streaming giant going to eventually drop out of gaming? That's the question Bloomberg's Lucas Shaw put to Netflix co-CEO Ted Sarandos at the Screentime event this week.<br />
Regarding whether Netflix will still host games in five years, Sarandos said, "I think so." He said Netflix's push into mobile gaming was "a gateway to cloud gaming," which is something Netflix is "much more interested in."https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1lsV]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/in-5-years-will-netflix-still-be-in-gaming-heres-what-the-ceo-said/</link><pubDate>Fri, 02 Oct 2026 17:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/in-5-years-will-netflix-still-be-in-gaming-heres-what-the-ceo-said/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sony’s Revised PS5 Slim Could Be Getting Cheaper To Make, But Not To Buy]]></title><description><![CDATA[It looks like Sony has quietly revised the PS5 console once again, with new internal changes across the (mother)board. It's not clear when these new models came into service, but they seem to have entered circulation around the same time Sony released limited-edition Marvel's Wolverine PS5 consoles.Spotted by Modyfikator89,&nbsp;longevity and&nbsp;repairability appear to be the key areas that Sony has focused on. The redesigned motherboard offers easier access to the CR2023 battery, the streamli]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/sonys-revised-ps5-slim-could-be-getting-cheaper-to-make-but-not-to-buy/</link><pubDate>Fri, 02 Oct 2026 16:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/sonys-revised-ps5-slim-could-be-getting-cheaper-to-make-but-not-to-buy/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NBA’s Miami Heat Will Wear GTA 6 Jerseys And Play On A Branded Court The Day Before Release]]></title><description><![CDATA[The NBA's Miami Heat have announced that they will wear GTA 6-inspired jerseys when they host the Milwaukee Bucks on November 18, a day before the game releases. Additionally, the game will take place on a "never-before-seen court," and it'll be inspired by GTA 6 and Vice City.The Heat play at the Kaseya Center in Miami, which was recently adorned with "Vice City" signage, airlifted in by helicopter. The game will air on ESPN on November 18. Tickets are on sale now.https://twitter.com/MiamiHEAT/]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/nbas-miami-heat-will-wear-gta-6-jerseys-and-play-on-a-branded-court-the-day-before-release/</link><pubDate>Fri, 02 Oct 2026 15:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/nbas-miami-heat-will-wear-gta-6-jerseys-and-play-on-a-branded-court-the-day-before-release/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Blizzard Might Finally Be Serious About WoW: Forever Gold Buying, Bans Streamer For Promoting It]]></title><description><![CDATA[A prominent World of Warcraft: Forever streamer has been banned following comments made on stream encouraging his viewers to buy gold on his behalf.&nbsp;Forever, which is currently in beta ahead of the MMORPG's full launch in November, is currently mired in a gold buying and real-money transaction (RMT) controversy. Players buying gold from third-party websites that use bots to farm the game's primary currency has been a problem for the entirety of WoW's existence and has always been against th]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/blizzard-might-finally-be-serious-about-wow-forever-gold-buying-bans-streamer-for-promoting-it/</link><pubDate>Fri, 02 Oct 2026 15:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/blizzard-might-finally-be-serious-about-wow-forever-gold-buying-bans-streamer-for-promoting-it/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Disney Responds To Rumor That It Could Buy Fortnite Studio Epic Games]]></title><description><![CDATA[One juicy gaming rumor that continues to swirl is that The Walt Disney Company could buy Epic Games and Fortnite. It remains to be seen if such a deal may materialize, and now a top boss at the House of Mouse has directly responded.Speaking at Bloomberg's Screentime event this week, Disney executive Dana Walden reminded everyone that Disney already invested more than $1.5 billion into Epic for an equity stake. But could talks progress to a full acquisition?"Those are not the conversations we're]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/disney-responds-to-rumor-that-it-could-buy-fortnite-studio-epic-games/</link><pubDate>Fri, 02 Oct 2026 15:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/disney-responds-to-rumor-that-it-could-buy-fortnite-studio-epic-games/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Street Fighter Movie’s Most Obscure Easter Egg Is For True Fighting Game Nerds]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ahead of its release later this month, marketing for the Street Fighter movie has focused on deep references to the long-running fighting game series. How deep? We already knew that fighting game legend Justin Wong--alongside Michael "IFC Yipes" Mendoza--was making a cameo as one of the inmates who watches Ryu take on Blanka in a prison fight, but even his prisoner costume hides one heck of an Easter egg. Any fighting game fan will instantly recognize it: on Wong's neck, you can spot&nbsp;the nu]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/the-street-fighter-movies-most-obscure-easter-egg-is-for-true-fighting-game-nerds/</link><pubDate>Fri, 02 Oct 2026 14:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/the-street-fighter-movies-most-obscure-easter-egg-is-for-true-fighting-game-nerds/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Activision Could Be Giving Halo Something It Hasn’t Had In Years: A Clean Slate]]></title><description><![CDATA[Halo has a new home at Activision following recent changes at Xbox, and while it's still early days, Activision has reportedly proposed a total reboot for the series. This would be a fresh start, moving away from the convoluted Halo lore built up over the last 25 years through various games and spin-off media. That's according to sources who spoke to Rebs Gaming, who also stressed that nothing is concrete right now. Call of Duty developer Sledgehammer Games presented conceptual prototypes for a]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/activision-could-be-giving-halo-something-it-hasnt-had-in-years-a-clean-slate/</link><pubDate>Fri, 02 Oct 2026 14:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/activision-could-be-giving-halo-something-it-hasnt-had-in-years-a-clean-slate/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[PS5’s Exciting New Zelda-Like Kena Game Just Got Delayed]]></title><description><![CDATA[Developer Ember Lab has announced that its upcoming PS5 game Kena: Scars of Kosmora, the sequel to 2021's much-loved Kena: Bridge of Spirits, has been delayed. The game--which gives off major Zelda vibes--was previously set to release this year, but now it's been delayed to 2027.<br />
In a blog post, the developers said they need more time to "deliver a top-notch game that exceeds the quality" of Bridge of Spirits. "Pushing our release into 2027 gives us the ability to really polish the expanded game]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/ps5s-exciting-new-zelda-like-kena-game-just-got-delayed/</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 Oct 2026 21:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/ps5s-exciting-new-zelda-like-kena-game-just-got-delayed/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[GTA 6’s Weather System Sounds Like A Big Step Up]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rockstar's Grand Theft Auto 6 includes a number of updates and improvements over the developer's past games, and that includes new weather systems.Rockstar's vice president of art for lighting and rendering at Rockstar, Owen Shepherd, told Game Informer that the studio has "re-engineered" the studio's weather system to "make everything more more localized and persistent."He said the goal was to make the weather in GTA 6's setting of Leonida--a stand-in for Florida--feel "dynamically solid and ac]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/gta-6s-weather-system-sounds-like-a-big-step-up/</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 Oct 2026 20:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/gta-6s-weather-system-sounds-like-a-big-step-up/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Blizzard Isn’t Fixing Diablo 4 Season 15’s Biggest Bug]]></title><description><![CDATA[Diablo 4 Season 15's biggest bug, one revolving around Hellfire Torch and being able to equip more Unique charms than should be possible, won't be fixed this season, Blizzard has announced.Hellfire Torch is a new Unique charm that counts as an extra set charm and comes with some great beneficial stats, like +All Skills, +All Stats, and +All Resistances. Players can usually only have one Unique charm equipped at a time, but Hellfire Torch breaks that rule, allowing players to use it and another U]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/blizzard-isnt-fixing-diablo-4-season-15s-biggest-bug/</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 Oct 2026 19:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/blizzard-isnt-fixing-diablo-4-season-15s-biggest-bug/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[PS5 Just Got A PS5 Pro-Like AI Upgrade, But Don’t Expect It Everywhere Yet]]></title><description><![CDATA[The base PS5 console is no slouch when it comes to games, but compared to the PS5 Pro, it doesn't pack the same visual punch. That could change soon, as Sony has unveiled a new AI-upscaling upgrade for the older machine called Spectral Super Resolution (QSSR). Like PlayStation Spectral Super Resolution (PSSR), it is designed to make games look sharper and maximize performance.While PSSR will still remain the "gold standard" for what Sony games can look like on PS5 Pro, QSSR looks like it'll offe]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/ps5-just-got-a-ps5-pro-like-ai-upgrade-but-dont-expect-it-everywhere-yet/</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 Oct 2026 19:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/ps5-just-got-a-ps5-pro-like-ai-upgrade-but-dont-expect-it-everywhere-yet/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Xbox Cloud Gaming Controller Is Not Dead, Apparently]]></title><description><![CDATA[Microsoft agreed to several big changes to appease regulators in its effort to get the blockbuster $75.4 billion deal to buy Activision Blizzard approved, including tweaks to its cloud-gaming projects. Now, more than a year later, we're still learning more about this, including a new claim from The New York Times that Microsoft canceled plans for a new Xbox controller "devoted to cloud gaming."<br />
A spokesperson for Microsoft denied that the controller concept was abandoned due to the regulatory pr]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/the-xbox-cloud-gaming-controller-is-not-dead-apparently/</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 Oct 2026 18:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/the-xbox-cloud-gaming-controller-is-not-dead-apparently/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Xbox Cloud Gaming Controller Is Dead, Apparently]]></title><description><![CDATA[Microsoft agreed to several big changes to appease regulators in its effort to get the blockbuster $75.4 billion deal to buy Activision Blizzard approved, including tweaks to its cloud-gaming projects. Now, more than a year later, we're still learning more about this, including a new claim from The New York Times that Microsoft canceled plans for a new Xbox controller "devoted to cloud gaming."<br />
A spokesperson for Microsoft denied that the controller concept was abandoned due to the regulatory pr]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/the-xbox-cloud-gaming-controller-is-dead-apparently/</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 Oct 2026 18:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/the-xbox-cloud-gaming-controller-is-dead-apparently/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gears Of War: E-Day Has A Clever Solution To One Of PC Gaming’s Biggest Annoyances]]></title><description><![CDATA[Early access for Gears of War: E-Day has kicked off for anyone who bought the Premium Edition, and if you're on PC, you're probably dreading the traditional shader compilation&nbsp;wait that comes with it. There's good news, as Gears of War: E-Day supports a neat feature on this platform that cuts down on that process significantly.Called Advanced Shader Delivery (ASD), it addresses how modern games rely on shaders to calculate how light, shadows, reflections, and textures should look on screen.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/gears-of-war-e-day-has-a-clever-solution-to-one-of-pc-gamings-biggest-annoyances/</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 Oct 2026 18:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/gears-of-war-e-day-has-a-clever-solution-to-one-of-pc-gamings-biggest-annoyances/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[GTA 6 Doesn’t Compromise Scale For Detail, Rockstar Says]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rockstar's games are known for their impressive attention to detail, along with their massive scopes, and GTA 6 is seemingly going to up the ante in that regard. Rockstar boss Aaron Garbut said in an interview that a developer might compromise scale for detail or detail for interaction "but not with this project.""We went the other way," he told Game Informer. "Everything is dialed up--detail, scope, breadth, scale, interaction, and density." He went on to say Rockstar has never "created anythin]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/gta-6-doesnt-compromise-scale-for-detail-rockstar-says/</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 Oct 2026 17:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/gta-6-doesnt-compromise-scale-for-detail-rockstar-says/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Former Steelers Head Coach Reveals Minecraft City He’s Been Building For 12 Years]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mike Tomlin served as head coach of the Pittsburgh Steelers from 2007-2025, which is a remarkably long tenure in the NFL. During more than half of that time, Tomlin was secretly working on a massive Minecraft city, and he's now revealing it to the general public.<br />
In the first episode of his deep dive into the Minecraft city--and the first video on his YouTube channel--Tomlin shared how the city began, initially with his kids' participation, but as they grew older, it became more and more of a fo]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/former-steelers-head-coach-reveals-minecraft-city-hes-been-building-for-12-years/</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 Oct 2026 17:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/former-steelers-head-coach-reveals-minecraft-city-hes-been-building-for-12-years/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[PUBG: Black Budget Canceled, Joining Live-Service Graveyard]]></title><description><![CDATA[PUBG publisher Krafton has pulled the plug on its extraction shooter spin-off&nbsp;PUBG: Black Budget. Announced less than a year ago and already through several closed alpha tests, the publisher's reasoning for the cancellation is simple: it believes Black Budget simply wasn't fun enough to keep potential players&nbsp;engaged."After reviewing the project's development status and future direction, we concluded that its current direction would not allow us to deliver an experience players could e]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/pubg-black-budget-canceled-joining-live-service-graveyard/</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 Oct 2026 17:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/pubg-black-budget-canceled-joining-live-service-graveyard/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Uncharted 5 Is Reportedly In Development And Will Feature Nathan Drake]]></title><description><![CDATA[Naughty Dog is focused on releasing its first new IP since 2013's The Last of Us in Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet, but a new report suggests it is also busy with the revival of its biggest franchise.According to MP1st, and corroborated by VGC, Naughty Dog could be developing Uncharted 5, a sequel to a series that last saw an entry in 2017. The report claims that Uncharted: The Lost Legacy director Shaun Escayag is leading the project, after briefly leaving Naughty Dog to work on Crystal Dyn]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/uncharted-5-is-reportedly-in-development-and-will-feature-nathan-drake/</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 Oct 2026 16:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/uncharted-5-is-reportedly-in-development-and-will-feature-nathan-drake/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Xbox Is Paying A Lot Less Than Normal For Kojima’s Physint, Possibly Under $200 Million – Report]]></title><description><![CDATA[New Xbox CEO Asha Sharma has made a lot of big moves since taking over for Phil Spencer in the role, one of which was signing Hideo Kojima's new spy-thriller game, Physint, after Sony walked away from it.According to The New York Times, Xbox's agreement with Kojima was "substantially below what Xbox would typically spend to develop a premium game."What exactly would be typical, however, is unknown, because game studios are incredibly secretive about budgets.The money figures for Physint have bee]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/xbox-is-paying-a-lot-less-than-normal-for-kojimas-physint-possibly-under-200-million-report/</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 Oct 2026 16:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/xbox-is-paying-a-lot-less-than-normal-for-kojimas-physint-possibly-under-200-million-report/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Witcher 3 Remastered Is Already Being Patched For Being Too Bright]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt Remastered launched for free earlier this week, and has since been subject to debate over whether its visual changes have been for the better. One aspect that has routinely dominated the conversation is how overly bright the remaster makes the game look, and it's evident developer CD Projekt Red agrees that it went too far.A patch for Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5, and the Xbox Play Anywhere version of the game on PC has been released thatmakes "various lighting adjustm]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/the-witcher-3-remastered-is-already-being-patched-for-being-too-bright/</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 Oct 2026 15:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/the-witcher-3-remastered-is-already-being-patched-for-being-too-bright/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Resident Evil Director’s Next Movie Is Called The Flood But It’s Not About Halo, Adds Jennifer Lawrence]]></title><description><![CDATA[Zach Cregger's Resident Evil movie is a critical and commercial hit, but the director is not jumping right into a sequel, and may never. Instead, his next project is called The Flood, and while The Flood are well-known to gamers in Halo's lore, Cregger's new movie has nothing to do with Halo--though it does involve aliens.Cregger is known for keeping secrets about his movies, and he&rsquo;s not saying much about what to expect from The Flood beyond that it&rsquo;s a sci-fi movie set in deep spac]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/resident-evil-directors-next-movie-is-called-the-flood-but-its-not-about-halo-adds-jennifer-lawrence/</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 Oct 2026 15:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/resident-evil-directors-next-movie-is-called-the-flood-but-its-not-about-halo-adds-jennifer-lawrence/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[007 First Light’s Free Expansion Gives Bond A Driving License To Kill]]></title><description><![CDATA[007 First Light developer IO Interactive has revealed a major new free&nbsp;update for the James Bond game, which is now available across PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X|S. Extended Operations adds new missions, the Valhalla Protocol, a photo mode, New Game+, new weapons, outfits, and more. Here's a closer look at everything that's new:Valhalla Protocol<br />
https://youtu.be/yRF4IXmNixo<br />
The main event of Extended Operations, Valhalla Protocol brings back Bond's signature Aston Martin Valhalla ride for a r]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/007-first-lights-free-expansion-gives-bond-a-driving-license-to-kill/</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 Oct 2026 15:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/007-first-lights-free-expansion-gives-bond-a-driving-license-to-kill/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How Long Is Gears of War: E-Day – Mission List And Hours Played]]></title><description><![CDATA[Gears of War: E-Day is almost here--unless you're hopping in a few days early with the Premium Edition--and if you're looking to try out the campaign, you can settle in for a few days of action and chainsaw executions. While Gears of War: E-Day is primarily a linear cover-based shooter, the game also sprinkles in some semi-open-world environments for you to explore between missions, giving you the opportunity to hunt down collectibles, upgrades, and take part in side missions. Here&rsquo;s how l]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/how-long-is-gears-of-war-e-day-mission-list-and-hours-played/</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 Oct 2026 15:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/how-long-is-gears-of-war-e-day-mission-list-and-hours-played/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Control Resonant Has Finally Gotten The One Thing It’s Missing (But Only On PC)]]></title><description><![CDATA[There's a lot to love about Control Resonant, from its delightfully weird world to its intriguing story, but visually, the game offers some jaw-dropping visuals and art direction. From the Hiss hovering in the air to the tastefully red atmosphere when you venture into dangerous zones, every frame of the game is begging for some virtual photography. The only problem? There's no photo mode yet, and developer Remedy Entertainment only plans to add it in a November update.And that's just too long to]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/control-resonant-has-finally-gotten-the-one-thing-its-missing-but-only-on-pc/</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 Oct 2026 14:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/control-resonant-has-finally-gotten-the-one-thing-its-missing-but-only-on-pc/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ubisoft’s Massive Entertainment Rebrand Has Made The Name Much More Literal And Slightly Confusing]]></title><description><![CDATA[After folding several of its studios into "Creative Houses" earlier this year, Ubisoft has announced a rebranding for Creative House 2, which might be slightly confusing. The branch&nbsp;that is home to&nbsp;almost all of Ubisoft's&nbsp;Tom Clancy-branded games, Creative House 2 will now be known as Massive Entertainment, which is also the name of one of Ubisoft's longest-serving studios. Massive Entertainment, as a studio, will still exist within Massive Entertainment the Creative House, and th]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/ubisofts-massive-entertainment-rebrand-has-made-the-name-much-more-literal-and-slightly-confusing/</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 Oct 2026 14:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/ubisofts-massive-entertainment-rebrand-has-made-the-name-much-more-literal-and-slightly-confusing/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Resident Evil Requiem Producer “Explains” Game’s Title, Confusing Us More]]></title><description><![CDATA[The meaning of Resident Evil Requiem's title appeared to be self-evident when it was released earlier this year. However, Resident Evil producer Jun Takeuchi's explanation for the title from the recently published Biohazard 30th Anniversary Special may be a head-scratcher for even the series' diehard fans."'Requiem' isn't just a title chosen for its meaning of 'requiem,'" said Takeuchivia GamesRadar. "The spelling of Requiem (REQUIEM) contains not only the 'RE (response)' ... but also a 'Q (ques]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/resident-evil-requiem-producer-explains-games-title-confusing-us-more/</link><pubDate>Wed, 30 Sep 2026 23:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/resident-evil-requiem-producer-explains-games-title-confusing-us-more/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Splinter Cell Remake Is Still Lurking In The Shadows]]></title><description><![CDATA[A remake of the original Splinter Cell game was first announced nearly five years ago, and since then, we've seen exactly zero seconds of the game in action, or even a trailer. However, as we know with Sam Fisher, silence can be deceiving, and it looks like Ubisoft is actively recruiting for several roles on the project.<br />
Spotted by Insider Gaming, job openings for a few different positions, including level designer and producer, have been posted within the last few months. This isn't necessarily]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/the-splinter-cell-remake-is-still-lurking-in-the-shadows/</link><pubDate>Wed, 30 Sep 2026 20:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/the-splinter-cell-remake-is-still-lurking-in-the-shadows/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Xbox CEO Insists It’s Not For Sale Amid Studio Closures, Layoffs]]></title><description><![CDATA[The "Xbox reset" has people wondering whether Microsoft is preparing to exit the video game business, but Xbox CEO Asha Sharma has flatly denied that the gaming division will be put up for sale."Xbox is not for sale," Sharma said to The New York Times. "We will do whatever it takes to set the company up for success, and we will look at the right partnerships, the right operating model, and everything needed to achieve that."Sharma's comments come in the wake of analysts predicting that Microsoft]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/xbox-ceo-insists-its-not-for-sale-amid-studio-closures-layoffs/</link><pubDate>Wed, 30 Sep 2026 20:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/xbox-ceo-insists-its-not-for-sale-amid-studio-closures-layoffs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[You Can Hate The Sonic Movies, But They Help The Games Get Made, Sega Says]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sonic has had a rough go at things lately, what with the myriad games that haven't been hitting like they used to. Sega appears to be aware of that and has acknowledged that, although the games have struggled recently, the franchise as a whole is back in the zeitgeist again--and it's all thanks to the live-action movies.In an interview with Automaton at the Tokyo Game Show, series producer Takashi Iizuka spoke about the impact that directorJeff Fowler's three live-action movies have had on repop]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/you-can-hate-the-sonic-movies-but-they-help-the-games-get-made-sega-says/</link><pubDate>Wed, 30 Sep 2026 19:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/you-can-hate-the-sonic-movies-but-they-help-the-games-get-made-sega-says/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[WoW: Forever Is Keeping More Than 12,500 Items Secret]]></title><description><![CDATA[World of Warcraft: Forever is looking to keep its secrets, as over 12,500 items in the game's files have been kept hidden from dataminers.The WoW: Forever beta is currently in full swing, and in addition to new dungeons, abilities, and even a whole new playable race, players are quickly discovering there are tons of new items that will completely change how this old-school version of WoW is played. Whether it's items with far more spellpower at early levels or gear tailored towards professions,]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/wow-forever-is-keeping-more-than-12500-items-secret/</link><pubDate>Wed, 30 Sep 2026 19:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/wow-forever-is-keeping-more-than-12500-items-secret/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Yes, Guile’s Street Fighter Movie Theme Goes With Everything]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Street Fighter movie is shaping up to be a love letter to Capcom's classic fighting game series, with its goofy action and costumes, but if there's one crucial element it's nailing, it's the franchise's sound. Specifically, Guile's iconic theme, which is legendary for its ability to complement anything in life. How does the movie version match up? It's not straying from what is considered fighting game soundtrack perfection, but it is adding to it with a kickass guitar solo and a few more ci]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/yes-guiles-street-fighter-movie-theme-goes-with-everything/</link><pubDate>Wed, 30 Sep 2026 18:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/yes-guiles-street-fighter-movie-theme-goes-with-everything/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Activision Should Hire Former Halo Devs For Next Mainline Game, Former Franchise Director Says]]></title><description><![CDATA[Now that development of future Halo games is being handled by Activision Blizzard's hands, some former developers of the series have spoken out to share their thoughts on the shocking but not entirely surprising mix-up. This includes the former franchise creative director, who has provided some salient advice to the Call of Duty publisher.Frank O&rsquo;Connor has worked on Halo for over 20 years, first working as a writer and community manager before serving as the game's franchise creative dire]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/activision-should-hire-former-halo-devs-for-next-mainline-game-former-franchise-director-says/</link><pubDate>Wed, 30 Sep 2026 17:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/activision-should-hire-former-halo-devs-for-next-mainline-game-former-franchise-director-says/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Xbox Disc-To-Digital Program Is Officially Live For Everyone]]></title><description><![CDATA[Following an initial rollout to Xbox Insiders, the Xbox disc-to-digital program is officially available for all Xbox One and Xbox Series X users. The program allows you to receive digital licenses for a whole bunch (but not all) of your physical Xbox One and Xbox Series X|S games, and Microsoft has outlined how it works and a pretty neat trick you can use.<br />
In order to claim your digital license for a supported Xbox game, all you need to do is put it into an Xbox console while you're signed in. Y]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/xbox-disc-to-digital-program-is-officially-live-for-everyone/</link><pubDate>Wed, 30 Sep 2026 17:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/xbox-disc-to-digital-program-is-officially-live-for-everyone/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ex-PlayStation Boss Has Some Advice For Xbox: “Pick A Lane”]]></title><description><![CDATA[Xbox has undergone major changes since a new leadership team took over. Under Xbox CEO Asha Sharma, Microsoft's gaming division has had&nbsp;waves of mass layoffs, parted ways with several studios, and consolidated its remaining developers under Activision, Blizzard,&nbsp;King, and Bethesda. All of this is being done to make Xbox a profitable part of the Microsoft empire and to grow its reach, but former PlayStation boss Shawn Layden has suggested that the company should "pick a lane" and narrow]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/ex-playstation-boss-has-some-advice-for-xbox-pick-a-lane/</link><pubDate>Wed, 30 Sep 2026 15:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/ex-playstation-boss-has-some-advice-for-xbox-pick-a-lane/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[This New Riftbound Card Is An Exciting Variant Of A Time-Traveling Legend]]></title><description><![CDATA[While it already feels like it's been around forever, October 31 will mark the one-year anniversary of Riftbound, the trading card game based on Riot Games's popular League of Legends franchise, releasing in Western markets. The game has seen four set releases so far, but there's one more on the schedule, Radiance, before we hit that one-year milestone.<br />
There are many exciting cards being revealed as we get closer to Radiance's October 23 launch, and today, we have an exclusive look at the Overn]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/this-new-riftbound-card-is-an-exciting-variant-of-a-time-traveling-legend/</link><pubDate>Wed, 30 Sep 2026 15:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/this-new-riftbound-card-is-an-exciting-variant-of-a-time-traveling-legend/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Witcher 3 Is Having A Record-Breaking Comeback In A Very Busy Gaming Month]]></title><description><![CDATA[More than a decade has passed since The Witcher 3: The Wild Hunt first launched, and on Steam, the game is doing better than ever. With the launch of The Witcher 3 Remastered, the game has surged up the Steam charts and has reached its best concurrent players level--ever. At the time of writing, the CCU has peaked at 120,975 players, beating the previous January 2020 record of 103,329 players.That older milestone was reached after&nbsp;The Witcher TV series launched on Netflix, but the new numbe]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/the-witcher-3-is-having-a-record-breaking-comeback-in-a-very-busy-gaming-month/</link><pubDate>Wed, 30 Sep 2026 15:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/the-witcher-3-is-having-a-record-breaking-comeback-in-a-very-busy-gaming-month/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Steam Is Finally Changing How Games Get Their Big Front-Page Break]]></title><description><![CDATA[The front page of Steam has long been a hot commodity for game developers and publishers, but next year, some big changes are coming. Valve has announced that it'll be changing how it&nbsp;handles game discoverability during sales and promotions on Steam, as it'll be moving away from the old model of&nbsp;a&nbsp;tightly controlled page&nbsp;through a manually curated calendar to dynamic, personalized recommendations that'll cater to individual user preferences and their&nbsp;purchase history.His]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/steam-is-finally-changing-how-games-get-their-big-front-page-break/</link><pubDate>Wed, 30 Sep 2026 15:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/steam-is-finally-changing-how-games-get-their-big-front-page-break/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Biggest New Game Releases Of October 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[If you thought September was a big month for new releases, then you ain't seen nothing yet. As the days tick down to the November launch of Grand Theft Auto 6, numerous games are looking to avoid being caught in the blast radius of the year's biggest release, which has led to an absolutely stacked October. Between original releases, sequels, and hot indie games, the next couple of weeks are loaded with options across a wide variety of genres and ideas. You can check out our top picks below, and]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/the-biggest-new-game-releases-of-october-2026/</link><pubDate>Wed, 30 Sep 2026 14:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/the-biggest-new-game-releases-of-october-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[PlayStation Plus Free Games For October 2026 Revealed]]></title><description><![CDATA[PlayStation has revealed this month's batch of free games for PlayStation Plus subscribers. All PS Plus members will be able to claim a trio of freebies starting October 6--F1 25, Hunt: Showdown 1896, and Earth Defense Force: World Brothers 2. If you haven't claimed September's PlayStation Plus free games yet, make sure to do so before next Tuesday.The Formula One games from Codemasters have been an annual treat for racing game fans, and F1 25 is no different. Building on previous releases, the]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/playstation-plus-free-games-for-october-2026-revealed/</link><pubDate>Wed, 30 Sep 2026 12:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/playstation-plus-free-games-for-october-2026-revealed/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[PlayStation Plus Free Games For October 2026 Are Live Now]]></title><description><![CDATA[PlayStation has released this month's batch of free games for PlayStation Plus subscribers. All PS Plus members can claim a trio of freebies as of October 6--F1 25, Hunt: Showdown 1896, and Earth Defense Force: World Brothers 2.The Formula One games from Codemasters have been an annual treat for racing game fans, and F1 25 is no different. Building on previous releases, the game includes all the official teams and drivers from the 2025 F1 season, a robust career mode, My Team 2.0 in single-playe]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/playstation-plus-free-games-for-october-2026-are-live-now/</link><pubDate>Wed, 30 Sep 2026 12:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/playstation-plus-free-games-for-october-2026-are-live-now/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Alleged WoW: Forever Survey Teases 11 New Classes, Including Some Deep Cuts]]></title><description><![CDATA[World of Warcraft: Forever's new take on classic Azeroth is opening the door to all kinds of new ideas in the old-school version of Blizzard's MMORPG, and new classes look to be one of them.Blizzard, of course, has added a total of four new classes over the last two decades to the modern version of WoW: Death Knight, Monk, Demon Hunter, and Evoker. But an alleged leaked survey pushed to select WoW players via Blizzard's Battle.net launcher is now asking about potential new classes for WoW: Forev]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/alleged-wow-forever-survey-teases-11-new-classes-including-some-deep-cuts/</link><pubDate>Tue, 29 Sep 2026 21:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/alleged-wow-forever-survey-teases-11-new-classes-including-some-deep-cuts/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[GTA 6 Won’t Spoof Disney World, And That’s Too Bad]]></title><description><![CDATA[GTA 6 will not include its own spoof on one of Florida's most iconic venues: Walt Disney World. I adore all things Disney, including the parks. But I also appreciate and enjoy Rockstar's penchant for sarcasm and making fun of things. And Disney World? There is a lot to poke fun at. So I am a bit bummed that Walt Disney World--or whatever Rockstar would name its simulacrum--won't appear in GTA 6.&nbsp;Game Informer asked Rockstar if Florida's central region, including Orlando and its tourist dest]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/gta-6-wont-spoof-disney-world-and-thats-too-bad/</link><pubDate>Tue, 29 Sep 2026 21:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/gta-6-wont-spoof-disney-world-and-thats-too-bad/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[CoD: Modern Warfare 4 Brings Back The Franchise’s Most Chaotic And Divisive Multiplayer Map]]></title><description><![CDATA[Activision has confirmed that one of the Call of Duty franchise's most notorious maps, Shipment, is coming back for this year's Modern Warfare 4.After fans spotted it in the newly released trailer for MW4's PC version, the Call of Duty account directly confirmed its return with a dedicated post.<br />
Shipment, which debuted in 2007's Modern Warfare 4, is a tiny map filled with shipping containers that players can dash through. Due to its small size, players can get wiped out in their spawns easily, a]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/cod-modern-warfare-4-brings-back-the-franchises-most-chaotic-and-divisive-multiplayer-map/</link><pubDate>Tue, 29 Sep 2026 21:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/cod-modern-warfare-4-brings-back-the-franchises-most-chaotic-and-divisive-multiplayer-map/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[WoW: Forever Players Are Up In Arms Over Streamer Not Being Banned For Illegal Gold]]></title><description><![CDATA[World of Warcraft: Forever is opening up old wounds when it comes to Blizzard's actions (or in many players' views, inaction) against bots and real-money gold buying, with a recent incident involving a popular streamer becoming a flashpoint for the MMORPG.WoW Classic streamer Ziqo was recently seen on stream accepting large sums of gold from strangers in the lead up to a $100,000 WoW: Forever beta dueling tournament on October 17. In a clip in which he was traded 380 gold from a level one charac]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/wow-forever-players-are-up-in-arms-over-streamer-not-being-banned-for-illegal-gold/</link><pubDate>Tue, 29 Sep 2026 20:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/wow-forever-players-are-up-in-arms-over-streamer-not-being-banned-for-illegal-gold/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Xbox’s New Mythic Achievements Will Show Exactly How Close You Are To 100%]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mythic Achievements for Xbox Insiders will officially roll out starting today, and Microsoft has provided more detail on how its new milestone system works. Designed to celebrate the biggest Xbox achievements that a user has unlocked throughout their PC and console&nbsp;history--and similar to PlayStation Platinum Trophies--Mythic Achievements are earned whenever all&nbsp;original achievements for a game have been earned.Microsoft added that achievements added later through DLC or updates aren't]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/xboxs-new-mythic-achievements-will-show-exactly-how-close-you-are-to-100/</link><pubDate>Tue, 29 Sep 2026 19:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/xboxs-new-mythic-achievements-will-show-exactly-how-close-you-are-to-100/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Majority Of Gears Of War: E-Day Revenue On Xbox Will Be Cannibalized By Game Pass, Analyst Says]]></title><description><![CDATA[Gears of War: E-Day is launching into Xbox Game Pass, and because of that, the majority of the game's moneymaking potential will be cannibalized by its inclusion on the service. That's according to Rhys Elliott of Alinea Analytics, who released a report today that covers this, the game's initial sales on Steam, and the possibility of a PlayStation 5 port sometime down the road.According to Elliott, E-Day has surpassed 120,000 copies sold on Steam at this point, generating more than $7 million in]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/majority-of-gears-of-war-e-day-revenue-on-xbox-will-be-cannibalized-by-game-pass-analyst-says/</link><pubDate>Tue, 29 Sep 2026 19:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/majority-of-gears-of-war-e-day-revenue-on-xbox-will-be-cannibalized-by-game-pass-analyst-says/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Want To Dress Up As Bryan From The Resident Evil Movie For Halloween? Here’s How]]></title><description><![CDATA[Halloween season is almost upon us, and if you're looking to dress up as the Resident Evil movie's in-over-his-head courier, Bryan (played by Austin Abrams), then here's a checklist of everything you need to pull off the Raccoon City look. Fortunately, Bryan's look is surprisingly easy to pull off, as director Zach Cregger and costume designer Caroline Fahrer settled on an outfit that's grounded in the real world, will keep you warm on a chilly night, and can probably handle a few bites from any]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/want-to-dress-up-as-bryan-from-the-resident-evil-movie-for-halloween-heres-how/</link><pubDate>Tue, 29 Sep 2026 16:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/want-to-dress-up-as-bryan-from-the-resident-evil-movie-for-halloween-heres-how/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[GTA 5 For Switch Mod Project Shuts Down, Dev Thanks Take-Two For Its “Mercy”]]></title><description><![CDATA[The creator of a mod project that sought to bring Rockstar's Grand Theft Auto 5 to Switch is closing up shop, apparently at the request of rights owner Take-Two. This action comes in the same month that Rockstar published a new "Mod Guidelines" notice informing people they need to "respect our games" and are not allowed to modify its games to operate on consoles or devices that are not officially supported by Rockstar. GTA 5 was never released on Switch.Paralympics Productions announced (via Gam]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/gta-5-for-switch-mod-project-shuts-down-dev-thanks-take-two-for-its-mercy/</link><pubDate>Tue, 29 Sep 2026 15:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/gta-5-for-switch-mod-project-shuts-down-dev-thanks-take-two-for-its-mercy/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sony Makes Japanese Players Prove They’re Gamers To Get A PS5 Pro]]></title><description><![CDATA[The demand for PlayStation 5 Pro consoles is currently outpacing supply in Japan, due to ongoing memory shortages that have yet to be resolved. Now, Sony is offering Japanese players a unique way to earn their way into a PS5 Pro lottery system, but only if they can demonstrate that they've already been gaming at a certain level.Sony's Japanese PlayStation blog notes that players who want to enter the PS5 Pro lottery must have 60 hours of gameplay time on their PlayStation accounts between Septem]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/sony-makes-japanese-players-prove-theyre-gamers-to-get-a-ps5-pro/</link><pubDate>Tue, 29 Sep 2026 14:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/sony-makes-japanese-players-prove-theyre-gamers-to-get-a-ps5-pro/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Marvel’s Wolverine Is Holding Its Own Against PlayStation’s Live-Service Giants]]></title><description><![CDATA[Marvel's Wolverine might not be a critical hit, but it's doing surprisingly well commercially. The new superhero adventure from Insomniac Games faced stiff opposition from new releases and established live-service titles at launch, but according to the analytics firm Circana and its engagement tracker,&nbsp;Marvel's Wolverine broke a live-service stranglehold on the PlayStation charts.For the week ending September 19, Marvel's Wolverine ranked seventh on Circana's&nbsp;Top 10 Titles by weekly ac]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/marvels-wolverine-is-holding-its-own-against-playstations-live-service-giants/</link><pubDate>Tue, 29 Sep 2026 13:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/marvels-wolverine-is-holding-its-own-against-playstations-live-service-giants/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Naughty Dog Is Working On Two New The Last Of Us Projects]]></title><description><![CDATA[Naughty Dog studio head Neil Druckmann has dropped some tantalizing news for fans of The Last of Us, confirming the studio is currently working on not one, but two new The Last of Us projects. Druckmann also gave an update on Intergalactic, saying Naughty Dog will fully reveal the sci-fi game in 2027.The Last of Us Day is marked on September 26, the day that was the start of the zombie apocalypse in the game's lore, and Naughty Dog celebrated the 2026 event with a charity livestream, fan giveawa]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/naughty-dog-is-working-on-two-new-the-last-of-us-projects/</link><pubDate>Tue, 29 Sep 2026 10:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/naughty-dog-is-working-on-two-new-the-last-of-us-projects/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Activision Keeps Saying All The Right Things About Modern Warfare 4]]></title><description><![CDATA[Activision has made a key announcement about how Double XP tokens work in the upcoming Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4, and it sounds like good news.Beginning with MW4, 2XP tokens will only count down when you're actually in a match. Previously, the timer would tick down when you were in a game's menus or searching for a match. That's not ideal for a lot of reasons, obviously.https://twitter.com/CallofDuty/status/2104619925881168010<br />
If you're anything like me, sometimes you have to get up to let]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/activision-keeps-saying-all-the-right-things-about-modern-warfare-4/</link><pubDate>Mon, 28 Sep 2026 22:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/activision-keeps-saying-all-the-right-things-about-modern-warfare-4/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[WoW: Forever’s Beta Just Keeps Getting Bigger]]></title><description><![CDATA[World of Warcraft: Forever's beta is in full swing, and if its popularity is any indication of how the full launch might go, it's going to be big, as Blizzard has had to increase the beta's population cap multiple times.Forever was Blizzard's big finale during its BlizzCon 2026 opening ceremony, a modified version of WoW Classic that keeps the old-school MMORPG's gameplay and world but brings plenty of new changes and content as well. It's something WoW Classic players have asked for years, and]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/wow-forevers-beta-just-keeps-getting-bigger/</link><pubDate>Mon, 28 Sep 2026 22:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/wow-forevers-beta-just-keeps-getting-bigger/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[For The First Time Ever, Sony Skips CES, Which Was Home To One Of PlayStation’s Silliest Announcements]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sony has attended every edition of the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) since it debuted in 1967, but that's ending for the upcoming show in January 2027. This means there won't be any PlayStation news, at least not directly from Sony.The company confirmed to Bloomberg that it's pulling out of the show this year following a strategic evaluation of its approach to "events and communications based on the needs and priorities of our diverse business."<br />
The company went on to say that today it's putti]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/for-the-first-time-ever-sony-skips-ces-which-was-home-to-one-of-playstations-silliest-announcements/</link><pubDate>Mon, 28 Sep 2026 22:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/for-the-first-time-ever-sony-skips-ces-which-was-home-to-one-of-playstations-silliest-announcements/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Diablo 4 Season 15 Is Filled To The Brim With Big Secrets, And They Just Keep Coming]]></title><description><![CDATA[Diablo 4 Season 15 is stuffed full of secrets years in the making, and despite the season having launched two weeks ago, players keep discovering new ones.&nbsp;Season 15, Hell's Legacy, is a major nostalgia trip for Diablo fans. It adds new dungeons, boss fights, and items from previous Diablo games to Diablo 4, as players team up with Deckard Cain to defeat echoes of the Prime Evils and harness some of their iconic powers.But those references to previous games go far beyond a handful of dungeo]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/diablo-4-season-15-is-filled-to-the-brim-with-big-secrets-and-they-just-keep-coming/</link><pubDate>Mon, 28 Sep 2026 20:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/diablo-4-season-15-is-filled-to-the-brim-with-big-secrets-and-they-just-keep-coming/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[This Promising New Soulslike Features A Black Metal Vocalist Among Its Impressive Cast]]></title><description><![CDATA[The main voice actor cast for upcoming soulslike Valor Mortis has been revealed, and its star-studded lineup features the surprising addition of a name better known for fronting a black metal band.Adam "Nergal" Darski will play the role of Captain Raphael. If his impressive growls and screams in Behemoth are anything to go by, players can expect a pretty dramatic rendition of the character.<br />
It's not his first rodeo, surprisingly. He also voiced The Black Cat in 2022's Blacktail and was the narra]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/this-promising-new-soulslike-features-a-black-metal-vocalist-among-its-impressive-cast/</link><pubDate>Mon, 28 Sep 2026 20:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/this-promising-new-soulslike-features-a-black-metal-vocalist-among-its-impressive-cast/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Witcher Fans Are Eating Well]]></title><description><![CDATA[If you're a fan of The Witcher franchise, you're getting a lot of new stuff over the next few years, starting this week with the launch of The Witcher 3 Remastered.<br />
Here's what's on tap for The Witcher over the next few years:2026The Witcher 3 Remastered, which includes a bevy of technical and graphical updates and improvements, releases on September 29. The long-awaited remaster, which is free for people who already own the game, includes a reimagined skill system, an expanded photo mode, impro]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/witcher-fans-are-eating-well/</link><pubDate>Mon, 28 Sep 2026 20:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/witcher-fans-are-eating-well/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Behold, The $60 Gears Of War Pizza Cutter That Looks Like A Real Pain In The Butt To Clean]]></title><description><![CDATA[Xbox has announced its next collaboration, and it's a partnership with Prince St. Pizza for a specially branded Gears of War pizza and a $60 pizza-cutter.<br />
Microsoft and Prince St. Pizza teamed up to make a Prototype Lancer pizza-cutter to promote this October's Gears of War: E-Day, and it's available for $60. To justify the steep price tag, Prince St. Pizza says it's a hefty metal cutter featuring a stainless steel blade and a handle that's meant to make you feel like you're wielding the iconic]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/behold-the-60-gears-of-war-pizza-cutter-that-looks-like-a-real-pain-in-the-butt-to-clean/</link><pubDate>Mon, 28 Sep 2026 20:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/behold-the-60-gears-of-war-pizza-cutter-that-looks-like-a-real-pain-in-the-butt-to-clean/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Resident Evil Movie Demolishes Franchise Record After Just Two Weekends]]></title><description><![CDATA[Zach Cregger's highly acclaimed Resident Evil movie had another strong showing at the box office for its second weekend, propelling the film to break another franchise record. It already broke the record for biggest opening weekend for the franchise, and now the movie has made more than $100 million domestically.<br />
That's a new record for the franchise--before this, the biggest success domestically for the franchise was 2010's Resident Evil: Afterlife ($60 million). Globally, Resident Evil has now]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/resident-evil-movie-demolishes-franchise-record-after-just-two-weekends/</link><pubDate>Mon, 28 Sep 2026 17:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/resident-evil-movie-demolishes-franchise-record-after-just-two-weekends/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Last Of Us Season 3 Adds John Goodman And Even More Actors From The Games]]></title><description><![CDATA[HBO has announced further casting details for the upcoming third and possibly final season of The Last of Us.<br />
Two actors from the games are set to appear in Season 3--Laura Bailey and Ian Alexander--along with prolific veteran actor John Goodman, as relayed by Deadline.Bailey played Abby in Naughty Dog's The Last of Us: Part II, with Alexander portraying Lev. For the TV show, however, Kyriana Kratter is set to play Lev, while Kaitlyn Dever plays Abby.<br />
Bailey will play Elizabeth, one of the Serap]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/the-last-of-us-season-3-adds-john-goodman-and-even-more-actors-from-the-games/</link><pubDate>Mon, 28 Sep 2026 16:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/the-last-of-us-season-3-adds-john-goodman-and-even-more-actors-from-the-games/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Minecraft Dungeons 2 Deliberately Moves Closer To Vanilla Minecraft]]></title><description><![CDATA[Minecraft Dungeons 2 is taking a different approach to its relationship with vanilla Minecraft than its predecessor did. According to the game's developers, the sequel deliberately moves closer to the mechanics and feel of the original sandbox game, in part because the Dungeons franchise is now established enough to stand on its own two feet.<br />
Speaking to GameSpot, Minecraft Dungeons 2 creative director M&aring;ns Olson and design director Laura de Llorens Garcia explained that the team deliberat]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/minecraft-dungeons-2-deliberately-moves-closer-to-vanilla-minecraft/</link><pubDate>Mon, 28 Sep 2026 16:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/minecraft-dungeons-2-deliberately-moves-closer-to-vanilla-minecraft/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Resident Evil Movie Wasn’t The Main Force Behind RE Games’ Recent Sales Boost]]></title><description><![CDATA[Zach Cregger's Resident Evil movie has done big numbers at the box office since it hit theaters on September 18, but has that been reflected in increased Resident Evil game sales? According to new data, a set of fresh discounts prior to the movie's release did most of the heavy lifting for a surge in Resident Evil sales, and after the film landed, there was a "modest" bump in sales.According to Alinea analyst&nbsp;Rhys Elliott, Capcom discounted several Resident Evil games on September 10 and ke]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/the-resident-evil-movie-wasnt-the-main-force-behind-re-games-recent-sales-boost/</link><pubDate>Mon, 28 Sep 2026 15:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/the-resident-evil-movie-wasnt-the-main-force-behind-re-games-recent-sales-boost/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[God Of War Laufey Preorders Go Live September 29, Here’s What Each Edition Includes]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ahead of its release on February 16, 2027, Sony has announced that God of War Laufey preorders will go live on September 29. The Standard Edition will be available in both physical and digital, but the Deluxe&nbsp;Edition will be a digital exclusive. Here's a closer look at what you get with each one.God of War Laufey: Standard Edition preorder bonuses<br />
Last Wish Armor Set<br />
Phranque Golden Leaves appearance (cosmetic)&nbsp;<br />
In-game resource pack<br />
God of War Laufey: Digital Deluxe Edition<br />
Dark Alche]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/god-of-war-laufey-preorders-go-live-september-29-heres-what-each-edition-includes/</link><pubDate>Mon, 28 Sep 2026 14:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/god-of-war-laufey-preorders-go-live-september-29-heres-what-each-edition-includes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Is Gears Of War: E-Day On Steam?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Anyone looking to play Gears of War: E-Day has several options for which platform they choose to get the game on, and yes, Steam is one of them. While The Coalition's new entry in the Gears universe is exclusive to PC and Xbox Series X|S, PC owners can add Gears of War: E-Day to their Steam library. How does this differ from buying the game from the Xbox PC storefront or on console? Let's break it down.Gears of War: E-Day PC priceUnsurprisingly, the Standard and Premium Editions of the game will]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/is-gears-of-war-e-day-on-steam/</link><pubDate>Mon, 28 Sep 2026 12:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/is-gears-of-war-e-day-on-steam/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Minecraft Is Getting Its First New Dimension In Over 15 Years]]></title><description><![CDATA[Announced today during Minecraft Live, Mojang is adding the first new dimension to the blocky sandbox game in more than a decade and a half.The Sift is an ethereal-looking fourth dimension that was first marketed for Minecraft Dungeons 2, and it's now been confirmed that it's coming to the base game in 2027.The Sift is a major new addition for Minecraft, marking the first new dimension since 2011's The End, where players go to fight the Ender Dragon in the end game. Speaking to GameSpot, Minecra]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/minecraft-is-getting-its-first-new-dimension-in-over-15-years/</link><pubDate>Sat, 26 Sep 2026 20:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/minecraft-is-getting-its-first-new-dimension-in-over-15-years/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Next Minecraft Update Adds Ice Caves, A New Mob, And More]]></title><description><![CDATA[Minecraft's next game drop will add a new underground environment to the sandbox game, along with a new hostile mob, and items that bring frosty mechanics to exploration and combat.Announced during Minecraft Live on September 26, the upcoming game drop is expected to follow the usual drop cadence of once per quarter, releasing in December 2026. Its biggest addition is ice caves--a rare underground extension of Minecraft's existing cold biomes.Ice caves are a new underground biome coming to Minec]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/the-next-minecraft-update-adds-ice-caves-a-new-mob-and-more/</link><pubDate>Sat, 26 Sep 2026 19:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/the-next-minecraft-update-adds-ice-caves-a-new-mob-and-more/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Microsoft CEO Attempts To Kill Remaining Xbox Goodwill]]></title><description><![CDATA[After Xbox laid off 1,600 employees over the summer, Microsoft's gaming division followed up with more layoffs and studio closures this week. In the wake of these events, Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella is taking a look at the bright side and praising Xbox CEO Asha Sharma's actions as a necessary step."There's some amount of streamlining the team is doing, and Asha is doing, which is great to see," said Nadella during his appearance on the Sources Podcast. He also noted that he feels "fantastic abou]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/microsoft-ceo-attempts-to-kill-remaining-xbox-goodwill/</link><pubDate>Sat, 26 Sep 2026 01:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/microsoft-ceo-attempts-to-kill-remaining-xbox-goodwill/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[This Diablo 4 Trick Lets You Become Stronger Than Ever, But It Might Not Be Intended]]></title><description><![CDATA[Diablo 4 players are decking themselves out in full sets of Mythic Unique gear as part of Season 15, resulting in characters that are more powerful than ever before. Whether that was Blizzard's goal, or this is simply a mistake of some kind, is currently up for debate.It's about as big of a change from one season to the next that Diablo 4 has ever experienced. Back in Season 14, Blizzard added the "crafted" item tag to Mythic Uniques made via the Horadric Cube, Blacksmith, or Jeweler, with a lim]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/this-diablo-4-trick-lets-you-become-stronger-than-ever-but-it-might-not-be-intended/</link><pubDate>Fri, 25 Sep 2026 21:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/this-diablo-4-trick-lets-you-become-stronger-than-ever-but-it-might-not-be-intended/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Yes, Beyond Good &amp; Evil 2 Is Somehow Still In Development]]></title><description><![CDATA[No news is good news, they say. They also say that some news, however little, is good news, too, and girl, do we have some news: Ubisoft's struggling action-adventure game Beyond Good &amp; Evil 2 is still alive despite remaining in development hell.Ubisoft Bordeaux's lead writer and associate narrative director Rik Godwin took to Bluesky on September 22 to provide a brief update on the game."Odd sort of non-announcement but for the past few months I've been working on Beyond Good &amp; Evil 2 i]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/yes-beyond-good-amp-evil-2-is-somehow-still-in-development/</link><pubDate>Fri, 25 Sep 2026 19:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/yes-beyond-good-amp-evil-2-is-somehow-still-in-development/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Switch Pirate Ignored Nintendo’s Lawsuit, Now He Owes $4.5 Million]]></title><description><![CDATA[After suing a former Reddit moderator in October 2025 for pirating Switch games, a Washington court has ordered the individual in question to pay Nintendo $4.5 million in damages.<br />
According to a September 25 TorrentFreak report, US District Judge Lauren King ordered former r/SwitchPirates moderator James "Archbox" Williams to cough up $4.5 million in damages to Nintendo after the company accused him of operating several pirate shops to illegally decrypt and distribute Switch games to the public.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/switch-pirate-ignored-nintendos-lawsuit-now-he-owes-45-million/</link><pubDate>Fri, 25 Sep 2026 18:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/switch-pirate-ignored-nintendos-lawsuit-now-he-owes-45-million/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Castlevania Turns 40, And Konami May Have Just Teased A 3D Collection]]></title><description><![CDATA[Castlevania celebrated its 40th anniversary this week--an impressive milestone in video games and a terrifying&nbsp;pair of&nbsp;numbers&nbsp;for anyone who was born in 1987. Konami marked the occasion with a new video paying tribute to the original whip-slinging hero of the 1986 Famicom game, as well as all of the other influential entries in the Castlevania series over the last four decades. It's a cute little retrospective, and it might also be teasing something else from Konami, if our tinfo]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/castlevania-turns-40-and-konami-may-have-just-teased-a-3d-collection/</link><pubDate>Fri, 25 Sep 2026 17:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/castlevania-turns-40-and-konami-may-have-just-teased-a-3d-collection/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gears of War: E-Day Preload Times, Install Size, And Global Launch Dates]]></title><description><![CDATA[Several years have passed since&nbsp;the last new Gears of War game was released, but at long last, that drought is almost over. Gears of War: E-Day&nbsp;will be one of the early highlights of October, and if you're looking to rev your Lancer up and turn back the Locust tide, you can start playing really soon. Like other big upcoming games, you'll also have the option to preload Gears of War: E-Day, so you can jump right into the fray on launch day. Here's a closer look at the timing for this ne]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/gears-of-war-e-day-preload-times-install-size-and-global-launch-dates/</link><pubDate>Fri, 25 Sep 2026 13:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/gears-of-war-e-day-preload-times-install-size-and-global-launch-dates/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Best News For Saw: Genesis Is We Have To Wait Longer To Play It]]></title><description><![CDATA[Saw: Genesis was set to be the next asymmetrical multiplayer horror game to debut, but its 2026 early-access launch has been pushed to 2027, developer Bloober Team announced.&nbsp;The horror-focused studio said it needs more time to get Saw: Genesis to a place the team is satisfied with.It's an interesting admission, since some teams use Steam Early Access for exactly that purpose: to get the game in good shape. But in the increasingly competitive and crowded space of licensed multiplayer horror]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/the-best-news-for-saw-genesis-is-we-have-to-wait-longer-to-play-it/</link><pubDate>Fri, 25 Sep 2026 01:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/the-best-news-for-saw-genesis-is-we-have-to-wait-longer-to-play-it/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[In Saraab: Beyond The Veil, Your Inner Demons Are Coming For You This November]]></title><description><![CDATA[Anyone looking for a&nbsp;creepy adventure to play in November&nbsp;will want to check out Saraab: Beyond the Veil. Solo developer&nbsp;Lubna Ahmed has announced a November 3 release date for the game on PC via Steam and Itch.io, and a demo will be available for it during the October edition of Steam Next Fest.An Arabian folklore-inspired horror visual-novel game, Saraab follows Elham, a schoolgirl whose brother has suddenly been kidnapped. Rescuing your sibling means confronting your own inner]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/in-saraab-beyond-the-veil-your-inner-demons-are-coming-for-you-this-november/</link><pubDate>Fri, 25 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/in-saraab-beyond-the-veil-your-inner-demons-are-coming-for-you-this-november/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[First Full Madden Movie Trailer Has Us So Very Confused]]></title><description><![CDATA[Madden, the David O. Russell-directed John Madden biopic starring Nic Cage, got its first full-length trailer today, and to be completely honest, I have no idea what to make of this movie. Based on the two minutes seen in the trailer, it could either be a subversive comedic delight or The Room 2, but with even more footballs and fewer tuxedos.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xzh7HzLXXpk<br />
The trailer, which shows some of John Madden's time as the head coach of the Raiders before shifting to broadca]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/first-full-madden-movie-trailer-has-us-so-very-confused/</link><pubDate>Thu, 24 Sep 2026 22:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/first-full-madden-movie-trailer-has-us-so-very-confused/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nintendo Reportedly Canceled A Ubisoft-Developed Zelda Game Starring Ganondorf]]></title><description><![CDATA[Zelda fans have had no shortage of new games to play in recent years, but it appears that one game--starring the franchise's iconic villain--was also in the works at one point. Rather than having Nintendo internally develop the game, however, the project was in the works at Ubisoft.<br />
In a September 24 report, Insider Gaming says that Ubisoft Milan was working on a Zelda spin-off with the internal name "Goliath," which was set to star a new protagonist. During the early period of development, this]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/nintendo-reportedly-canceled-a-ubisoft-developed-zelda-game-starring-ganondorf/</link><pubDate>Thu, 24 Sep 2026 22:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/nintendo-reportedly-canceled-a-ubisoft-developed-zelda-game-starring-ganondorf/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Steam’s Punk Games Showcase Hates AI Slop, Loves Blowing Up Nazis]]></title><description><![CDATA[Punks are taking over Steam starting on October 9 with the Punk Games Showcase, a week-long, curated digital festival celebrating games made with and expressing a punk spirit.&nbsp;Over 400 games were submitted for consideration, and the final list includes over 100, with the intention of filtering out any that included generative AI, among other factors. Many featured games have already been released, while others are still to come. A few of them are even out this month or during the event.I'm]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/steams-punk-games-showcase-hates-ai-slop-loves-blowing-up-nazis/</link><pubDate>Thu, 24 Sep 2026 22:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/steams-punk-games-showcase-hates-ai-slop-loves-blowing-up-nazis/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arc Raiders Is Finally Testing A PvE Mode]]></title><description><![CDATA[Arc Raiders developer Embark Studios has officially announced that fans of the popular extraction shooter will soon have a more cooperative-focused way to enjoy exploring topside, as a long-awaited PvE mode will be available to test from October 13-20.The announcement comes three months after news that Embark was testing a unique PvE map condition on Chinese beta servers. This time around, though, players won't be forced to seek a specific map condition to get their PvE fix. Instead, a new toggl]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/arc-raiders-is-finally-testing-a-pve-mode/</link><pubDate>Thu, 24 Sep 2026 20:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/arc-raiders-is-finally-testing-a-pve-mode/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[March 2027 Could Be Make-Or-Break For Marathon]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bungie has big plans to revive not only Destiny 2, but to also&nbsp;evolve its&nbsp;extraction shooter, Marathon. Following its launch in March 2026, the studio says that it has been reviewing feedback around Marathon, and it revealed how it plans to evolve the experience as it heads toward a big update in March 2027.One of Bungie's major points of focus is a Marathon experience that is more than just an extraction shooter. "PvEvP will remain an important part of Marathon, but it will become one]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/march-2027-could-be-make-or-break-for-marathon/</link><pubDate>Thu, 24 Sep 2026 20:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/march-2027-could-be-make-or-break-for-marathon/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Control Resonant Is Making Dylan Stronger, Even If He Just Woke Up From A Coma]]></title><description><![CDATA[Control Resonant has officially launched, and Remedy Entertainment has also paired it with a fresh patch to make it a little less brutal. Hotfix 1.3.3 is primarily focused on adjusting enemy health pools and Dylan's overall strength, and once it's installed, you can expect the parautilitarian to have an easier time making enemies falter."We strongly believe these changes will improve the gameplay feel and flow while still providing a challenge," developer Remedy Entertainment wrote in the hotfix]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/control-resonant-is-making-dylan-stronger-even-if-he-just-woke-up-from-a-coma/</link><pubDate>Thu, 24 Sep 2026 19:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/control-resonant-is-making-dylan-stronger-even-if-he-just-woke-up-from-a-coma/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Stranger Than Heaven Studio Made The Tupac Resurrection Less Weird By Not Using AI]]></title><description><![CDATA[RGG Studio's Stranger Than Heaven is certainly living up to its title, as the decision to resurrect the late rapper Tupac Shakur as a character in the game was perceived as odd when it was first announced at Summer Game Fest. In a new update on the game, RGG Studio revealed more details about the game's cast, including a brief description of how it revived Shakur using traditional research methods. The main takeaway is that the Yakuza and Like a Dragon developer managed to avoid making the casti]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/stranger-than-heaven-studio-made-the-tupac-resurrection-less-weird-by-not-using-ai/</link><pubDate>Thu, 24 Sep 2026 17:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/stranger-than-heaven-studio-made-the-tupac-resurrection-less-weird-by-not-using-ai/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[GTA 6 $400 Collector’s Edition Comes With Everything Except The Game]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rockstar Games has officially confirmed a $400 Grand Theft Auto 6 collector's edition, which doesn't include the game. The developer says The Goodtime State: Vice City Collection is inspired by Leonida&rsquo;s hit TV show, Macca the Gator, and it's now available to preorder.It'll launch on November 19, the launch day for GTA 6.Here's a closer look at what $400 gets you:The Goodtime State &ndash; Vice City Collection contents:<br />
Six-inch&nbsp;figure of Macca the Gator with stash compartment&nbsp;Ma]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/gta-6-400-collectors-edition-comes-with-everything-except-the-game/</link><pubDate>Thu, 24 Sep 2026 17:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/gta-6-400-collectors-edition-comes-with-everything-except-the-game/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Xbox’s New Mythic Achievements Take 15 Seconds To Tell You “Good Job”]]></title><description><![CDATA[Xbox Achievements have remained mostly the same since they were first introduced decades ago, but it looks like they're set to evolve slightly with the introduction of "Mythic" Achievements. Similar to PlayStation's platinum trophies, it looks like players will have to earn every Achievement in a game before they're awarded one of these. How do you know if you've earned this rare level of kudos on your PC or Xbox? Don't worry, unlocking a Mythic Achievement will result in your system rewarding y]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/xboxs-new-mythic-achievements-take-15-seconds-to-tell-you-good-job/</link><pubDate>Thu, 24 Sep 2026 14:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/xboxs-new-mythic-achievements-take-15-seconds-to-tell-you-good-job/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Meta’s $1,300 VR Glasses Could Be The Most Expensive Way To Play Xbox Games]]></title><description><![CDATA[For years, Meta has had one of the best entry-level virtual reality headsets with the Quest 3 and its slightly lower-specced successor, the Quest 3S. The VR hardware packs a punch, but if you're looking for an even lighter option, the company's new VR glasses could catch your attention. Essentially a Quest 3 that's designed to be easier to carry around, the Meta VR Glasses also come equipped with some impressive screens--and a massive price tag of $1,300 when they launch in Spring 2027.According]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/metas-1300-vr-glasses-could-be-the-most-expensive-way-to-play-xbox-games/</link><pubDate>Thu, 24 Sep 2026 12:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/metas-1300-vr-glasses-could-be-the-most-expensive-way-to-play-xbox-games/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Discord Begins Rolling Out Age Verification–And A Sponsorship With FanDuel]]></title><description><![CDATA[Discord has officially begun rolling out age-verification measures as of today. The company first announced age verification--and, subsequently, limits placed on accounts of those under 18--back in February of this year, but delayed a full implementation until just recently.According to the official announcement blog post, this delay was done in order to include more age-assurance options, including several that do not rely on controversial biometric or digital ID systems, which have raised priv]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/discord-begins-rolling-out-age-verificationand-a-sponsorship-with-fanduel/</link><pubDate>Wed, 23 Sep 2026 23:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/discord-begins-rolling-out-age-verificationand-a-sponsorship-with-fanduel/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rainbow Six Siege Dev On Competing With GTA 6 And Why There Are No Plans For Siege 2]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rockstar's Grand Theft Auto 6 releases this November, and it's expected to take up a lot of time and attention, leading some to worry how other games may fare in its wake. Ubisoft's Joshua Mills, the creative director for Rainbow Six Siege, said it's unquestionable that "you're going to take a hit when that drops."<br />
"All of us are going to play it," Mills told The Game Business.So what can Ubisoft do for Siege when GTA 6 comes out? He said, "It's about being smart and with your expectations so yo]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/rainbow-six-siege-dev-on-competing-with-gta-6-and-why-there-are-no-plans-for-siege-2/</link><pubDate>Wed, 23 Sep 2026 20:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/rainbow-six-siege-dev-on-competing-with-gta-6-and-why-there-are-no-plans-for-siege-2/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[30 Years Later, Collecting Pokemon Cards Hits A Little Different]]></title><description><![CDATA[Let me sound like an old for a second.I remember in the late '90s and early '00s, collecting Pokemon cards was a casual hobby. You'd go to your local brick-and-mortar store with the money you made from mowing the lawn or whatever, drop maybe $10 on a couple of packs, rip them open, then go to your middle school to trade cards with your friends. No one knew how to actually play the game; the cards just looked cool, and everyone wanted something. Me? I wanted a holographic Charizard, and I would'v]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/30-years-later-collecting-pokemon-cards-hits-a-little-different/</link><pubDate>Wed, 23 Sep 2026 20:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/30-years-later-collecting-pokemon-cards-hits-a-little-different/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[High On Life Is Helping Make The Case For Bigger Games On Quest]]></title><description><![CDATA[High on Life has been a big hit since it first launched in 2022, thanks to its bizarre sense of humor, motor-mouthed guns, and polished gameplay. But can it succeed as a virtual reality port? That's the question Flat2VR is aiming to answer, as the team behind several VR games is now working with Squanch Games to bring High on Life to Meta Quest 3 and 3S headsets.&nbsp;While it's still early days for the project, I took the time to chat to High on Life VR game director Emily O'Neal and Eric Mashe]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/high-on-life-is-helping-make-the-case-for-bigger-games-on-quest/</link><pubDate>Wed, 23 Sep 2026 19:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/high-on-life-is-helping-make-the-case-for-bigger-games-on-quest/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arc Raiders’ Battle Pass Won’t Be Totally Free Anymore, But It’ll Pay For Itself]]></title><description><![CDATA[When Arc Raiders' next major update, Frozen Trail, goes live on October 8, it'll introduce lots of changes and additions, and while the update itself will be free, the new battle pass system that comes with it won't be--at least not entirely.To date, Arc Raiders has featured three battle pass-like Raider Decks in the game. Players could complete dailies to unlock Creds that then got them rewards like new cosmetics and in-game items. With Frozen Trail, Embark Studios' new Reward Pass is replacing]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/arc-raiders-battle-pass-wont-be-totally-free-anymore-but-itll-pay-for-itself/</link><pubDate>Wed, 23 Sep 2026 19:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/arc-raiders-battle-pass-wont-be-totally-free-anymore-but-itll-pay-for-itself/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Marvel’s Wolverine Claws Are Real Now, And Your Groceries Don’t Stand A Chance]]></title><description><![CDATA[Contrary to comic book science, you don't need to enroll in a shadowy Canadian black-ops program and undergo excruciating pain to get a set of Wolverine's signature claws. Instead, it's much easier--and less traumatic--to simply hire some blacksmiths to craft you a set, which is exactly what PlayStation did to celebrate the launch of Marvel's Wolverine. Choosing Fiedlero Knives for the job, PlayStation tasked the blacksmith with creating a custom set of Wolverine-inspired claws, and unsurprising]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/marvels-wolverine-claws-are-real-now-and-your-groceries-dont-stand-a-chance/</link><pubDate>Wed, 23 Sep 2026 18:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/marvels-wolverine-claws-are-real-now-and-your-groceries-dont-stand-a-chance/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[More Lord Of The Rings Game Re-Releases Revealed, And They’re Great]]></title><description><![CDATA[Aspyr Media is on a mission to re-release more The Lord of the Rings games, and now the latest titles have been revealed.The publisher announced on September 22--the shared birthday of Frodo and Bilbo--that Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor's Game of the Year edition and Middle-earth: Shadow of War's definitive edition are coming to Switch 2 soon.The games are releasing on Switch 2 in what's called the Middle-earth: Shadow Bundle, which releases on September 30 for $70. However, the bundle is half]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/more-lord-of-the-rings-game-re-releases-revealed-and-theyre-great/</link><pubDate>Wed, 23 Sep 2026 18:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/more-lord-of-the-rings-game-re-releases-revealed-and-theyre-great/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Star Wars Zero Company Reportedly Hits 1 Million Sales, But Will It Be Enough?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Star Wars Zero Company released in late August, and the game has evidently found an audience, as market-data firm Alinea Analytics estimates that the game has sold 1 million units.<br />
Writing on Twitter, analyst Rhys Elliott shared the estimate, which heavily favors PC. Roughly 70% of sales were on PC--unsurprising given the turn-based-tactics genre--with PlayStation following at roughly 20% and Xbox at about 10%. Elliott called its performance thus far "respectable for the genre and during such a]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/star-wars-zero-company-reportedly-hits-1-million-sales-but-will-it-be-enough/</link><pubDate>Wed, 23 Sep 2026 18:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/star-wars-zero-company-reportedly-hits-1-million-sales-but-will-it-be-enough/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Resident Evil Movie Director Reveals His Four Favorite Games]]></title><description><![CDATA[Zach Cregger, the director of the newly released Resident Evil movie, has revealed his top four favorite video games, and he made some solid choices.Before he listed off his top four to Regal, Cregger said they came "off the top of my head," so if he had more time, he might have chosen other games. Or he may not have. In any event, here are the games that Cregger singled out as his four faves:<br />
The Binding Of IsaacDark Souls 3Resident Evil 4The Last of Us 2https://www.youtube.com/shorts/Xdpkc_h1k]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/resident-evil-movie-director-reveals-his-four-favorite-games/</link><pubDate>Wed, 23 Sep 2026 17:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/resident-evil-movie-director-reveals-his-four-favorite-games/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[GTA 6 Will Make Pro Athletes Perform Worse, NBA Star Says]]></title><description><![CDATA[Steven Adams of the NBA's Houston Rockets has predicted that all the major professional sports leagues will experience a dip in quality this November because top athletes will be too focused on GTA 6.Speaking to press, Adams said, "Look at the NFL, look at all the leagues, and watch them plummet. Just for the month of November, performance is gonna go down."He went on to say things should get back to normal after athletes finish the game. "It should come back up though; most of the boys will get]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/gta-6-will-make-pro-athletes-perform-worse-nba-star-says/</link><pubDate>Wed, 23 Sep 2026 16:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/gta-6-will-make-pro-athletes-perform-worse-nba-star-says/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nintendo Turns 137 Today, Making It Older (And Better) Than Sliced Bread]]></title><description><![CDATA[Nintendo is officially 137 years old today, and while that's an odd number to celebrate, it's certainly an impressive one. While it's&nbsp;a leading producer of video games and gaming hardware, the company originally started life as a maker of hanafuda playing cards&nbsp;in 1889, evolving with the times to eventually become a gaming powerhouse. But to put its age into perspective, it's worth looking at things that Nintendo predates.That makes for a long list, but the biggest surprise, as pointed]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/nintendo-turns-137-today-making-it-older-and-better-than-sliced-bread/</link><pubDate>Wed, 23 Sep 2026 16:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/nintendo-turns-137-today-making-it-older-and-better-than-sliced-bread/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Activision’s Halo Game: Everything We Know So Far]]></title><description><![CDATA[Microsoft is overhauling its Xbox business in a big--and painful--way. Part of the effort to "reset" Xbox involves enlisting Call of Duty publisher Activision to make the next Halo game. This isn't a spin-off or some kind of other extension of the iconic sci-fi series, but instead the next entry in the main series following 2021's disappointing Halo Infinite.&nbsp;Here's what we know about Activision's Halo game, and what comes next for Halo Studios.What's the new game?The biggest question is wh]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/activisions-halo-game-everything-we-know-so-far/</link><pubDate>Wed, 23 Sep 2026 16:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/activisions-halo-game-everything-we-know-so-far/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Diablo 5 Wants You To Feel Your Power, Not Just See A Bigger Number]]></title><description><![CDATA[Diablo 5 won't be out until 2029, but Blizzard is already sharing plenty of details on the game following its reveal at BlizzCon earlier this month. The power fantasy of being a demon-slaying warrior is one aspect of the Diablo experience that Blizzard wants to overhaul. Compared to Diablo 4, the developer wants you to feel the might of your newly earned power on the battlefield.Speaking to PC Gamer, game director Joe Shely explained how players should feel and look more powerful as they level u]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/diablo-5-wants-you-to-feel-your-power-not-just-see-a-bigger-number/</link><pubDate>Wed, 23 Sep 2026 15:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/diablo-5-wants-you-to-feel-your-power-not-just-see-a-bigger-number/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gears of War: E-Day Story Director Laid Off Just Before Launch]]></title><description><![CDATA[Gears of War: E-Day officially went gold several days ago--indicating that the game is ready to hit its October launch date--but sadly, story director Juan Vaca&nbsp;was caught up in the latest wave of Xbox "reset" layoffs. After posting about the game hittings its new milestone, Vaca revealed that he was one of&nbsp;over 260&nbsp;people who was impacted by&nbsp;job cuts at Xbox."I am part of this round of Microsoft Layoffs and am open to new opportunities in games/film/TV," Vaca wrote&nbsp;on L]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/gears-of-war-e-day-story-director-laid-off-just-before-launch/</link><pubDate>Wed, 23 Sep 2026 15:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/gears-of-war-e-day-story-director-laid-off-just-before-launch/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Halo Co-Creator Reacts To Franchise Moving To Activision: “Shocked But Not Entirely Surprised”]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Halo franchise has a new home at Activision, as Microsoft announced sweeping changes to its Xbox games division this week. As&nbsp;various Xbox&nbsp;studios are being consolidated under new branches of the company, Halo co-creator Marcus Lehto has&nbsp;commented on the&nbsp;series' move to Activision."Shocked but not entirely surprised by the news of the Halo Studios closure and moving the franchise to an Activision team," Lehto wrote online. "Wishing the best for all the developers who were]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/halo-co-creator-reacts-to-franchise-moving-to-activision-shocked-but-not-entirely-surprised/</link><pubDate>Wed, 23 Sep 2026 13:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/halo-co-creator-reacts-to-franchise-moving-to-activision-shocked-but-not-entirely-surprised/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[KPop Demon Hunters And Ghostbusters Come To Monopoly Go For Spooky Season]]></title><description><![CDATA[It is officially the fall season in the northern hemisphere, and that means that Halloween is approaching. Mobile game giant Scopely has announced how it's celebrating, and that includes crossovers with KPop Demon Hunters and Ghostbusters in the uber-popular mobile game Monopoly Go.The "Monster Mash" season, as it's called, runs September 23-November 25. During the event, players can take part in themed minigames and "immersive adventures" featuring Huntr/X and the Saja Boys from KPop Demon Hunt]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/kpop-demon-hunters-and-ghostbusters-come-to-monopoly-go-for-spooky-season/</link><pubDate>Tue, 22 Sep 2026 21:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/kpop-demon-hunters-and-ghostbusters-come-to-monopoly-go-for-spooky-season/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[StarCraft Doesn’t Sound Like An Xbox Exclusive]]></title><description><![CDATA[StarCraft won't be an Xbox exclusive, though Blizzard isn't exactly making it clear what platforms the newly announced shooter will launch on.Announced during BlizzCon 2026 with a 2030 release date, Blizzard's StarCraft reboot won't "be exclusive," according to Kotaku, who received a comment from a Blizzard spokesperson.&nbsp;What exactly that means, however, is still up for debate. When asked for clarification on whether that means StarCraft would be coming to PlayStation as well as Xbox and PC]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/starcraft-doesnt-sound-like-an-xbox-exclusive/</link><pubDate>Tue, 22 Sep 2026 21:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/starcraft-doesnt-sound-like-an-xbox-exclusive/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[WoW: Forever Aspires To Have A “Mandela Effect” On Players]]></title><description><![CDATA[World of Warcraft: Forever is reinventing the classic version of Azeroth with all kinds of new content, and if Blizzard does its job, players won't be able to tell the difference between what's old and what's new.&nbsp;Announced during BlizzCon 2026, Forever introduces four new zones to Azeroth: the Riverglades, Mount Hjyal, Shen'dralas, and Zephras Isle. In an interview with GameSpot, WoW: Forever senior art director Jeff Parrott and senior game designer Josh Greenfield elaborated on how Blizza]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/wow-forever-aspires-to-have-a-mandela-effect-on-players/</link><pubDate>Tue, 22 Sep 2026 20:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/wow-forever-aspires-to-have-a-mandela-effect-on-players/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What Is Xbox Game Studios At This Point?]]></title><description><![CDATA[The organizational structure of Xbox has long been complex and unwieldy, and that hasn't changed after the latest wave of changes and layoffs as part of Xbox's "reset." But Microsoft's latest reshuffling of its studios and workforce does prompt the question of what the "Xbox Game Studios" brand even is now, with apparently only four studios left under that banner.The Xbox division (formerly named Microsoft Gaming) consists of Xbox Game Studios, Bethesda parent company ZeniMax Media, and Activisi]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/what-is-xbox-game-studios-at-this-point/</link><pubDate>Tue, 22 Sep 2026 20:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/what-is-xbox-game-studios-at-this-point/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Xbox Layoffs Are Not Done Yet]]></title><description><![CDATA[Microsoft's "reset" of the Xbox business entered its next chapter this week with the announcement of 268 more layoffs, along with other drastic organizational and operational changes for the gaming giant.<br />
As part of the announcement, Xbox boss Matt Booty said this latest wave of restructuring, combined with the changes completed in July, brings the company up to "roughly three-quarters of the way through" the planned changes.<br />
In essence, he&rsquo;s saying that the Xbox &ldquo;reset&rdquo; effort]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/xbox-layoffs-are-not-done-yet/</link><pubDate>Tue, 22 Sep 2026 19:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/xbox-layoffs-are-not-done-yet/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[WoW: Forever Doesn’t Let Shamans Or Warlocks Tank, But That Could Change]]></title><description><![CDATA[World of Warcraft: Forever is bringing big changes to the WoW Classic sandbox, but don't expect to see Shamans or Warlocks tanking, at least at launch.New roles for classes, like the above-mentioned tanks, as well as Rogue tank and Mage healer, were something Blizzard experimented with in WoW: Classic Season of Discovery. It certainly helped solve the game's tank shortage problem, with more classes than ever before able to taunt enemies and effectively hold aggro.In an interview with GameSpot, W]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/wow-forever-doesnt-let-shamans-or-warlocks-tank-but-that-could-change/</link><pubDate>Tue, 22 Sep 2026 19:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/wow-forever-doesnt-let-shamans-or-warlocks-tank-but-that-could-change/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Obsidian’s New Fallout Game Is Still Coming, As The Studio Moves Under Bethesda’s Umbrella]]></title><description><![CDATA[As Xbox continues its reset and lays off nearly 300 staff, the company announced that some of its subsidiaries have been shaken up as well. This includes Obsidian Entertainment, which will now operate under Bethesda Softworks.On September 22, Xbox chief content officer and executive vice president Matt Booty posted on Xbox's website, outlining a new structure that sees the Bethesda business unit now include Obsidian."Bethesda will expand its remit to include Obsidian, which will continue its cur]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/obsidians-new-fallout-game-is-still-coming-as-the-studio-moves-under-bethesdas-umbrella/</link><pubDate>Tue, 22 Sep 2026 17:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/obsidians-new-fallout-game-is-still-coming-as-the-studio-moves-under-bethesdas-umbrella/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Xbox’s Forza Studios Have Been Tag-Teaming For Years. Now They’re Becoming One]]></title><description><![CDATA[Big changes are afoot at Microsoft, as the company announced a massive reorganization of its Xbox gaming division. While Activision and Bethesda will expand their remit, adding several studios&nbsp;to their portfolio, Forza series developers Playground and Turn 10 won't be included in the consolidation. Instead, the two developers are joining forces, merging into one developer after years of tag-teaming on games like Forza Horizon and Fable."These two studios have been creative and franchise par]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/xboxs-forza-studios-have-been-tag-teaming-for-years-now-theyre-becoming-one/</link><pubDate>Tue, 22 Sep 2026 17:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/xboxs-forza-studios-have-been-tag-teaming-for-years-now-theyre-becoming-one/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bloodborne’s JackSepticEye Says He’s A “Vibe-Checker” For The Movie]]></title><description><![CDATA[When the R-rated Bloodborne movie was officially announced with YouTuber Se&aacute;n McLoughlin AKA JackSepticEye signed on as a producer, many wondered what, exactly, his involvement might be. Now, we have a better idea.<br />
Appearing on 100 Questions with Tom Simons (via GamesRadar), McLoughlin said you can think of his role as a producer as a "vibe-checker" for the movie. In essence, McLoughlin said that when he's on calls with stakeholders discussing key elements of the "vetting process" and hir]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/bloodbornes-jacksepticeye-says-hes-a-vibe-checker-for-the-movie/</link><pubDate>Tue, 22 Sep 2026 17:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/bloodbornes-jacksepticeye-says-hes-a-vibe-checker-for-the-movie/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[State Of Decay 3 Lives On, And Is Still Coming To Game Pass]]></title><description><![CDATA[In the wake of the latest round of reshuffles and retrenchments, Microsoft has confirmed that State of Decay 3 developer, Undead Labs, has reached an agreement with a new publisher that will keep the game alive.Undead Labs will now continue working on State of Decay 3, with Microsoft confirming that the game will still launch on Xbox Game Pass day-one when its ready. The studio confirmed the news in an announcement of its own, confirming that it is now a completely "independent, employee-owned g]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/state-of-decay-3-lives-on-and-is-still-coming-to-game-pass/</link><pubDate>Tue, 22 Sep 2026 17:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/state-of-decay-3-lives-on-and-is-still-coming-to-game-pass/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[GTA 6 Is Taking Over Miami, One Airlifted Letter At A Time]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ahead of its release in November, the&nbsp;marketing for Grand Theft Auto 6 has begun to take over Miami's Kaseya Center. As part of the campaign, developer Rockstar Games and publisher Take-Two Interactive are decking out the stadium in giant GTA 6 letters that will spell out "Welcome to Vice City" once they're fully installed. It's a big task, and one that requires aerial support, as one chopper has been steadily airlifting them up to their designated spot. Onlookers have been documenting the]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/gta-6-is-taking-over-miami-one-airlifted-letter-at-a-time/</link><pubDate>Tue, 22 Sep 2026 16:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/gta-6-is-taking-over-miami-one-airlifted-letter-at-a-time/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ninja Theory Now Expected To Close As Deal Falls Apart]]></title><description><![CDATA[It's yet another sad day in the games industry as Xbox's continued gutting of its subsidiaries gets worse, with acclaimed action game studio Ninja Theory reportedly headed for the chopping block.Xbox's chief content officer and executive vice president Matt Booty posted on the official Xbox website on September 22 to announce that the Hellblade studio will go forward with the proposed closure."Unfortunately, two separate agreements for Ninja Theory fell through," Booty wrote. "We will now begin]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/ninja-theory-now-expected-to-close-as-deal-falls-apart/</link><pubDate>Tue, 22 Sep 2026 16:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/ninja-theory-now-expected-to-close-as-deal-falls-apart/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[All The Major Xbox Changes Microsoft Announced Today: Layoffs, Halo Goes To Activision, And Lots More]]></title><description><![CDATA[Microsoft's "reset" of the Xbox business continued today with the announcement of another giant wave of changes and restructuring to help the business become more successful in the future, or at least that's the plan. The major moves included more layoffs, the planned closure of another developer, and a significant shakeup for the Halo franchise, among others.Here's everything we learned:LayoffsTo begin with, Xbox boss Matt Booty said there will be a further 268 layoffs that affect Halo Studios,]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/all-the-major-xbox-changes-microsoft-announced-today-layoffs-halo-goes-to-activision-and-lots-more/</link><pubDate>Tue, 22 Sep 2026 16:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/all-the-major-xbox-changes-microsoft-announced-today-layoffs-halo-goes-to-activision-and-lots-more/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Halo’s Next Game Is Coming From An Unexpected Developer: Activision]]></title><description><![CDATA[Microsoft has officially announced a major change to its Halo franchise, as Activision will develop the next game in the series with a new, purpose-built team. A small team at Halo Studios will continue to support the Halo community and existing games. The new studio will also exist separately from the group of developers that work on the annual Call of Duty series.Unfortunately, it's bad news for Halo Studios, as Microsoft has confirmed that it will be impacted by a new wave of layoffs that it]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/halos-next-game-is-coming-from-an-unexpected-developer-activision/</link><pubDate>Tue, 22 Sep 2026 16:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/halos-next-game-is-coming-from-an-unexpected-developer-activision/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[GameStop CEO Just Made A Big Move]]></title><description><![CDATA[GameStop CEO Ryan Cohen has executed a gigantic trade, buying more than 1.1 million shares of his own company's stock and spending more than $26.4 million in the process. He now owns more than 40 million shares of the company, according to an SEC filing. He bought the shares at around $23/share.<br />
Since the purchase was made public in a regulatory filing on September 21, GameStop's shares shot up, rising more than 3%.<br />
This was just the latest massive share purchase by Cohen, as he bought 1 million]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/gamestop-ceo-just-made-a-big-move/</link><pubDate>Tue, 22 Sep 2026 15:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/gamestop-ceo-just-made-a-big-move/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Injustice 3 Evidence Suggests It May Bring Back A Character Who Died A Very Injustice Death]]></title><description><![CDATA[Just what has NetherRealm Studios been up to since Mortal Kombat 1? All signs currently suggest that Injustice 3 is in development at the Mortal Kombat developer, and to add more fuel to the rumor-fire, a stuntworker's resume has indicated that they worked on&nbsp;the yet-to-be-announced game.As spotted by MP1st, the stuntworker listed "Injustice 3" after performing motion capture sessions for two characters: Supergirl and Batwoman. Those two names make a lot of sense within the Injustice lore,]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/new-injustice-3-evidence-suggests-it-may-bring-back-a-character-who-died-a-very-injustice-death/</link><pubDate>Tue, 22 Sep 2026 15:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/new-injustice-3-evidence-suggests-it-may-bring-back-a-character-who-died-a-very-injustice-death/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Xbox’s Second Wave Of Planned Layoffs Is Reportedly Starting As Studios Face Major Restructuring]]></title><description><![CDATA[The second wave of Xbox layoffs could be imminent, as new reports claim that Microsoft is also looking to further restructure its gaming division by consolidating several of its studios. This would tie into previously announced plans by Xbox boss Asha Sharma to cut 3,200 roles from the division, which started with 1,600 mass layoffs in July.According to The Information--which says that a Microsoft source briefed it on the company's plans--the second wave of 1,600 job cuts will start soon. Prolif]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/xboxs-second-wave-of-planned-layoffs-is-reportedly-starting-as-studios-face-major-restructuring/</link><pubDate>Tue, 22 Sep 2026 14:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/xboxs-second-wave-of-planned-layoffs-is-reportedly-starting-as-studios-face-major-restructuring/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Minecraft’s Next Update Could Be Its Biggest In 15 Years, And We’ll Find Out This Weekend]]></title><description><![CDATA[With the new Minecraft update now live, players have been eagerly looking forward to the next Minecraft Live to learn what comes next for the sandbox game. We now know that the next stream will be this weekend. The Minecraft Live broadcast will begin on September 26, 2026 at 10 AM PT / 1 PM ET / 6 PM GMT / 7 PM CEST. It hasn't been communicated how long that broadcast will run for, but we have a tiny hint of an idea around what could be coming next.The Minecraft Live broadcast date was revealed]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/minecrafts-next-update-could-be-its-biggest-in-15-years-and-well-find-out-this-weekend/</link><pubDate>Tue, 22 Sep 2026 11:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/minecrafts-next-update-could-be-its-biggest-in-15-years-and-well-find-out-this-weekend/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Here’s Why A Nightmare On Elm Street Game Hasn’t Happened In Decades]]></title><description><![CDATA[With Friday the 13th, Halloween, and other horror franchises getting video game adaptations in recent years, you might wonder when it'll be Freddy Krueger's turn, but according to Illfonic, the team behind those games, the task is harder than you might think. To do it right, one aspect of the films creates a big roadblock."There are plenty of IPs that people are like, 'Why aren't you doing this?' and 'Why aren't you doing that?' As much as I love Elm Street, [those movies are] about these big ov]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/heres-why-a-nightmare-on-elm-street-game-hasnt-happened-in-decades/</link><pubDate>Mon, 21 Sep 2026 21:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/heres-why-a-nightmare-on-elm-street-game-hasnt-happened-in-decades/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comparing Games Like Halloween To Dead By Daylight Doesn’t Make Sense, Illfonic Says]]></title><description><![CDATA[Halloween is the latest in a long line of asymmetrical multiplayer horror games to release over the past decade, and like all the others, it's faced lots of comparisons to Dead by Daylight (DBD), the decade-long leader in the genre. It's an "easy" comparison to draw, Illfonic chief creative officer Jared Gerritzen said, but ultimately it's inherently flawed."It's literally cricket versus baseball. It's so easy to see an image of cricket and say it's exactly like baseball; it's like, really, is i]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/comparing-games-like-halloween-to-dead-by-daylight-doesnt-make-sense-illfonic-says/</link><pubDate>Mon, 21 Sep 2026 21:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/comparing-games-like-halloween-to-dead-by-daylight-doesnt-make-sense-illfonic-says/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Resident Evil Director Reacts To People Who Didn’t Like The Controversial Ending, Says It Was Almost Completely Different]]></title><description><![CDATA[The new Resident Evil movie from director Zach Cregger hit theaters on September 18, and it had a scary-good first weekend at the box office. The movie got great reviews but some people didn't like the ending specifically.<br />
Cregger said in new interviews that he respects that, but doesn't agree--and the ending was almost totally different.<br />
This story contains major spoilers.<br />
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mNd1gb19A-c<br />
The Resident Evil movie ends by revealing that Austin Abrams' character, Bryan,]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/resident-evil-director-reacts-to-people-who-didnt-like-the-controversial-ending-says-it-was-almost-completely-different/</link><pubDate>Mon, 21 Sep 2026 20:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/resident-evil-director-reacts-to-people-who-didnt-like-the-controversial-ending-says-it-was-almost-completely-different/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Destiny Isn’t Dead After All, Bungie Admits It Lost Sight Of What Players Loved]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bungie has admitted that it "lost sight" of what players loved about its games over the past few years, acknowledging that a series of broken promises and shifting promises caused the studio to lose the trust of its community. Now, the Destiny developer promises to refocus on its players, with plans to restore removed Destiny 2 content and evolve Marathon beyond its current extraction-shooter format.In a new video accompanied by a blog post on the Bungie website, Bungie studio head Poria Torkan]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/destiny-isnt-dead-after-all-bungie-admits-it-lost-sight-of-what-players-loved/</link><pubDate>Mon, 21 Sep 2026 18:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/destiny-isnt-dead-after-all-bungie-admits-it-lost-sight-of-what-players-loved/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wolverine Dev Denies Using GenAI After Weird-Looking In-Game Sign Discovered]]></title><description><![CDATA[Fans recently discovered an odd-looking bathroom sign in Marvel's Wolverine, prompting people to wonder if developer Insomniac Games used generative AI.According to Insomniac's community and marketing director James Stevenson, that's a bunch of baloney. The reason the bathroom image looks weird is because of a "UV map bug," he said. A fix is now in the works.<br />
"There are no AI-generated assets in Marvel&rsquo;s Wolverine," Stevenson said.<br />
https://twitter.com/JamesStevenson/status/2101048325067751]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/wolverine-dev-denies-using-genai-after-weird-looking-in-game-sign-discovered/</link><pubDate>Mon, 21 Sep 2026 17:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/wolverine-dev-denies-using-genai-after-weird-looking-in-game-sign-discovered/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pokemon Is Celebrating Space Week With Cool Merch, And You Just Know Scalpers Will Ruin It]]></title><description><![CDATA[World Space Week kicks off on October 4, and if the idea of exploring the infinite horizon of the cosmos doesn't interest you, then maybe a world-famous Pokemon can inspire you to reach for the stars. As part of the event, the European Space Agency is teaming up with The Pokemon Company to shine a light on space exploration, and it'll feature a very special Pikachu. Back in June, French Astronaut Sophie Adenot traveled to outer space and back with a special Pikachu plush to lay the groundwork fo]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/pokemon-is-celebrating-space-week-with-cool-merch-and-you-just-know-scalpers-will-ruin-it/</link><pubDate>Mon, 21 Sep 2026 17:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/pokemon-is-celebrating-space-week-with-cool-merch-and-you-just-know-scalpers-will-ruin-it/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Physint Is Biggest-Selling Game Kojima Could Ever Make, He Says]]></title><description><![CDATA[Gaming legend Hideo Kojima was recently in the news when it was announced that Sony had dropped his new spy game Physint, with Xbox swooping in to sign it. In the aftermath of the shocking announcement, more information has come to light, including how Kojima thought Physint had major commercial appeal.He told The Washington Post, "This is the biggest selling title I could possibly create." He went on to say, "I didn't think Physint would be on the list of being canceled."Kojima's Physint stars]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/physint-is-biggest-selling-game-kojima-could-ever-make-he-says/</link><pubDate>Mon, 21 Sep 2026 16:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/physint-is-biggest-selling-game-kojima-could-ever-make-he-says/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[We Can Take A Small Bite Of Castlevania: Belmont’s Curse Early]]></title><description><![CDATA[Konami has revealed that a free demo for Castlevania: Belmont's Curse will become available on October 1. Even better, progress from this early taste of the metroidvania title will carry over to the game's full launch, which is on October 15.&nbsp;The Castlevania: Belmont's Curse demo will offer up the opening chapter, according to Konami. That likely means we see Rose and Trevor Belmont arrive in the burning city of Paris, before being split up. Then it's up to Rose to utilize her sword and mag]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/we-can-take-a-small-bite-of-castlevania-belmonts-curse-early/</link><pubDate>Mon, 21 Sep 2026 16:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/we-can-take-a-small-bite-of-castlevania-belmonts-curse-early/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hideo Kojima Doesn’t Know If Physint Will Be Xbox Exclusive]]></title><description><![CDATA[In a big twist, Sony just dropped Hideo Kojima's new spy game Physint, with Xbox swooping in to pick it up. But will Physint be exclusive to Xbox?<br />
Kojima himself said in a new interview with IGN that he does not know. "That would be a question for Xbox. But I don't know for sure," he said.<br />
Under former Xbox CEO Phil Spencer's leadership, Microsoft began releasing some of its major games on rival platforms. Even Halo is on PlayStation today.New CEO Asha Sharma has signaled a return to exclusives.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/hideo-kojima-doesnt-know-if-physint-will-be-xbox-exclusive/</link><pubDate>Mon, 21 Sep 2026 15:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/hideo-kojima-doesnt-know-if-physint-will-be-xbox-exclusive/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[007 First Light Dev Says It Had “No Choice” But To Delay The Game’s Switch 2 Edition Again]]></title><description><![CDATA[IO Interactive recently delayed the Switch 2 edition of 007 First Light yet again, and now the studio's technical producer, Cristina Vega, has shared more details on why the company had "no choice" but to postpone it a second time.Speaking to Inven Global, Vega said the deal is "disappointing news for fans," but it was a decision "also made for their benefit." The game was originally due to arrive alongside the other versions in May 2026, but IO pushed the game to Summer 2026, and now again to M]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/007-first-light-dev-says-it-had-no-choice-but-to-delay-the-games-switch-2-edition-again/</link><pubDate>Mon, 21 Sep 2026 15:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/007-first-light-dev-says-it-had-no-choice-but-to-delay-the-games-switch-2-edition-again/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sony Turned The DualSense Into Live, Laugh, Love For Lisa’s New PS5 Controller]]></title><description><![CDATA[Last year, Sony announced that it was partnering with Blackpink member and actor Lisa to promote the PlayStation 5, and that collaboration has resulted in an interesting&nbsp;spin on the PS5 DualSense controller. While previous limited-edition controllers for games like Marvel's Wolverine, Marathon, and GTA 6 have used bold, striking designs to capture eyeballs, the Lisa Limited Edition is something else entirely. See for yourself:While it might look like the Live, Laugh, Love of DualSense contr]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/sony-turned-the-dualsense-into-live-laugh-love-for-lisas-new-ps5-controller/</link><pubDate>Mon, 21 Sep 2026 15:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/sony-turned-the-dualsense-into-live-laugh-love-for-lisas-new-ps5-controller/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How Many Resident Evil Games Fit In The Popcorn Bucket? Now We Know]]></title><description><![CDATA[In the realm of gaming memorabilia, novelty items often serve as little more than dust collectors once the hype fades. However, Capcom's first aid kit popcorn bucket, launched as a collectible for the release of the Resident Evil movie, might actually be more practical than it first appears.<br />
Instagram user pokicourtney has discovered the ultimate purpose for the green bag--storing physical copies of games from the Resident Evil franchise.The popcorn bucket manages to hold a surprisingly dense am]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/how-many-resident-evil-games-fit-in-the-popcorn-bucket-now-we-know/</link><pubDate>Mon, 21 Sep 2026 14:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/how-many-resident-evil-games-fit-in-the-popcorn-bucket-now-we-know/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hideo Kojima Says Sony Dropping Physint Was A Serious Blow, But There’s No Bad Blood]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sony's announcement that it would no longer publish Physint for PlayStation came as a shock, especially to the game's director, Hideo Kojima. While Xbox has since stepped in to save the project, there was still plenty of speculation as to why Sony was passing on it, with some people claiming that Kojima had begun to miss deadlines and was going over budget on his Metal Gear Solid spiritual successor. In a&nbsp;new interview, Kojima has revealed more details about the project and how Sony deliver]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/hideo-kojima-says-sony-dropping-physint-was-a-serious-blow-but-theres-no-bad-blood/</link><pubDate>Mon, 21 Sep 2026 13:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/hideo-kojima-says-sony-dropping-physint-was-a-serious-blow-but-theres-no-bad-blood/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Resident Evil Movie Beats Box Office Expectations With $108 Million Opening]]></title><description><![CDATA[The box office tallies for Resident Evil are in, and as expected, the new Zach Cregger-directed movie has been a big hit on its opening weekend. In North America, the film made $60 million, and globally, it brought in $48.3 million. That makes for a combined total of $108.3 million.That exceeds the original prediction of between $40 million and $50 million by a comfortable margin. How does that current box office tally stack up to previous live-action Resident Evil movies?https://youtu.be/KGlapn]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/resident-evil-movie-beats-box-office-expectations-with-108-million-opening/</link><pubDate>Mon, 21 Sep 2026 12:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/resident-evil-movie-beats-box-office-expectations-with-108-million-opening/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Indie Dev Says “AI” Voice In His Game Was Actually His Wife]]></title><description><![CDATA[Someone playing Refractive Entertainment's recently released action-RPG Luminary for less than an hour accused the team of using AI for the game's only voiced character. The player said the voice "killed it" for them. There was just one problem: It wasn't AI. It was actually the developer's wife doing her first-ever voice acting gig.Refractive Entertainment launched Luminary into Steam Early Access on August 11. It's a resource-gathering action-adventure sandbox with an art style that's giving F]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/indie-dev-says-ai-voice-in-his-game-was-actually-his-wife/</link><pubDate>Sat, 19 Sep 2026 01:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/indie-dev-says-ai-voice-in-his-game-was-actually-his-wife/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Pokemon Plane Looks Incredible, Even Includes Themed Cups And Napkins]]></title><description><![CDATA[Japanese airline All Nippon Airways (ANA) has unveiled a Pokemon-themed airliner to celebrate the franchise's 30th anniversary this year, and it looks incredible.<br />
The Green Pokemon Jet, as it's called, made its inaugural flight from Haneda to Honolulu today following a big unveiling event--you can see video and images below. The airplane goes well beyond simply getting a Pokemon wrap, though it does have that, too, featuring famous Pokemon like Bulbasaur, along with Pikachu. Because how can you]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/new-pokemon-plane-looks-incredible-even-includes-themed-cups-and-napkins/</link><pubDate>Fri, 18 Sep 2026 21:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/new-pokemon-plane-looks-incredible-even-includes-themed-cups-and-napkins/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[I Guess I’ll Delete Every PS5 Game I Own To Make Room For FF7 Revelation]]></title><description><![CDATA[There are quite a few months until Final Fantasy 7 Revelation launches on Nintendo Switch 2, PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S. But you're going to want to get your systems ready now because the download for the final showdown between Cloud and Sephiroth may be big.According to a September 18 VGC Interview with game director Naoki Hamaguchi, the file size for Revelation will "probably" be absolutely massive. So huge, in fact, that Hamaguchi acknowledged that there was no way the game would]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/i-guess-ill-delete-every-ps5-game-i-own-to-make-room-for-ff7-revelation/</link><pubDate>Fri, 18 Sep 2026 21:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/i-guess-ill-delete-every-ps5-game-i-own-to-make-room-for-ff7-revelation/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ex-Naughty Dog Dev Apologizes To God Of War Studio For What He Said About Laufey]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bruce Straley, best known for his work at Naughty Dog on the Uncharted and The Last of Us franchises, has apologized to God of War: Laufey studio Santa Monica Studio, after he said he was "not excited" about what the game was offering, at least in some respects.Straley told Edge that he thinks "every pixel" in Laufey looks "mindblowing and that he is "blown away" by the lengths Santa Monica Studio went to. However, Straley said he is "not excited" by "what you're doing in the game."Beyond Laufey]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/ex-naughty-dog-dev-apologizes-to-god-of-war-studio-for-what-he-said-about-laufey/</link><pubDate>Fri, 18 Sep 2026 20:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/ex-naughty-dog-dev-apologizes-to-god-of-war-studio-for-what-he-said-about-laufey/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Very Large Man Could Join Helldivers Movie After A Different Very Large (Aqua)Man Dropped Out]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sony's upcoming Helldivers movie remains in development, and now a key piece of news has surfaced. According to Deadline, Reacher star Alan Ritchson will replace Jason Momoa as the lead, following Momoa's departure earlier this year.Justin Lin, known for his work on the Fast &amp; Furious and Star Trek franchises, remains attached to the Helldivers movie as director.<br />
Alan Ritchson in Reacher.The movie is set for release in theaters on November 10, 2027. Ritchson is reportedly going to play one o]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/very-large-man-could-join-helldivers-movie-after-a-different-very-large-aquaman-dropped-out/</link><pubDate>Fri, 18 Sep 2026 20:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/very-large-man-could-join-helldivers-movie-after-a-different-very-large-aquaman-dropped-out/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Final Fantasy 7 Revelation Could Take 100 Hours To Beat, And Its Director Has Done It 46 Times]]></title><description><![CDATA[Final Fantasy 7 Revelation is shaping up to be the biggest entry in the remake trilogy by a considerable margin, as game director Naoki Hamaguchi estimates that a complete playthrough of everything that the game has to offer could take up to 100 hours. That includes the campaign, side activities, and endgame content--something that Hamaguchi has experienced dozens of times for himself throughout the development of Revelation.This is all part of the job; to ensure that players enjoy a smooth expe]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/final-fantasy-7-revelation-could-take-100-hours-to-beat-and-its-director-has-done-it-46-times/</link><pubDate>Fri, 18 Sep 2026 19:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/final-fantasy-7-revelation-could-take-100-hours-to-beat-and-its-director-has-done-it-46-times/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[People Can’t Stop Talking About Mario’s New Tiny Pockets]]></title><description><![CDATA[Nintendo recently held two Direct presentations back to back, with fans hoping that the company would reveal a new Mario game of some kind. While that didn't happen, what we did get was the reveal that Mario Kart World is getting some new tracks. Now, though, it seems the company has some more Mario news for us: new logos and renders for everyone's favorite mustachioed plumber.It seems that over the last day or so, Nintendo quietly updated the look of the "Super Mario" logo. Honestly, the change]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/people-cant-stop-talking-about-marios-new-tiny-pockets/</link><pubDate>Fri, 18 Sep 2026 19:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/people-cant-stop-talking-about-marios-new-tiny-pockets/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sony’s Iconic PS4 Game-Sharing Meme Has Been Recreated To Capture Our Depressing Future]]></title><description><![CDATA[Thirteen years ago, Sony "won" E3 with a simple public service announcement that dunked on Microsoft's controversial Xbox One DRM plans. All it took was 22 seconds for&nbsp;Sony's&nbsp;Shuhei Yoshida and Adam Boyes to show how game sharing would work on the PS4, resulting in a huge PR win for the company. Fast-forward to 2026, and at the Tokyo Game Show, Yoshida and Boyes reunited to recreate that meme, but with a big difference: This time, there's no disc to pass between friends.<br />
https://twitte]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/sonys-iconic-ps4-game-sharing-meme-has-been-recreated-to-capture-our-depressing-future/</link><pubDate>Fri, 18 Sep 2026 18:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/sonys-iconic-ps4-game-sharing-meme-has-been-recreated-to-capture-our-depressing-future/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[A Lot Of People Are Seemingly Taking Time Off Work To Play GTA 6. Are You?]]></title><description><![CDATA[BambooHR, a human resources company that provides software-as-a-servicefor more than 30,000 companies, has released data that suggests people are taking time off to play GTA 6 this November.<br />
You might have seen anecdotes online, or even stories from people you know in real life, about skipping work on November 19 to play GTA 6. BambooHR's data, though, shows a more concrete trend.<br />
Why work when you can play GTA 6?Using paid time off (PTO) data from active employees in the US, BambooHR found that]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/a-lot-of-people-are-seemingly-taking-time-off-work-to-play-gta-6-are-you/</link><pubDate>Fri, 18 Sep 2026 18:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/a-lot-of-people-are-seemingly-taking-time-off-work-to-play-gta-6-are-you/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nintendo Says We’re Still At The Beginning Of The Switch 2 Story]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Switch 2 is a little over a year old, and unsurprisingly, Nintendo says that its console is just getting started. In a new interview, Nintendo of America president and COO Devon Pritchard teased a multiyear plan for the company, revolving not only around producing video games but also expanding its IP into other forms of entertainment.&nbsp;"We're at the beginning of Nintendo Switch 2," Pritchard said to Variety. "This is just beginning, and we've already had some really wonderful experience]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/nintendo-says-were-still-at-the-beginning-of-the-switch-2-story/</link><pubDate>Fri, 18 Sep 2026 17:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/nintendo-says-were-still-at-the-beginning-of-the-switch-2-story/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sony Says Free TV On PS5 Is “One Plus One Equaling A Lot More Than Two”]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sony recently launched "Live TV on PS5," an offering that gives all PlayStation 5 owners access to 100+ channels of free ad-supported TV and movies. Keith Le Goy, the chairman of Sony Pictures TV, recently discussed the reasoning behind launching the service and why he believes it represents "one plus one equaling a lot more than two."Speaking to Variety, Le Goy said PS5 already has 40-50 million people who are "incredibly engaged" with gaming, but also love movies and TV shows. Therefore, he sa]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/sony-says-free-tv-on-ps5-is-one-plus-one-equaling-a-lot-more-than-two/</link><pubDate>Fri, 18 Sep 2026 16:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/sony-says-free-tv-on-ps5-is-one-plus-one-equaling-a-lot-more-than-two/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Blacksmiths Discover Control Resonant’s Massive Hammer Is Simply Too Much Hammer]]></title><description><![CDATA[The best tool you can own in life is a hammer, and in Control Resonant, fixing Manhattan requires a VERY big one to perform some percussive maintenance. The Aberrant is the melee weapon that you'll wield in battle, and while it can take a variety of forms, it looks especially satisfying to morph it into a gigantic hammer that wouldn't look out of place in a Looney Tunes cartoon if Rob Zombie were directing it. But what would that version of the Aberrant look like in real life? Pretty intimidatin]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/blacksmiths-discover-control-resonants-massive-hammer-is-simply-too-much-hammer/</link><pubDate>Fri, 18 Sep 2026 15:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/blacksmiths-discover-control-resonants-massive-hammer-is-simply-too-much-hammer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Resident Evil Movie Is Already Breaking Records]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Resident Evil movie from Weapons and Barbarian director Zach Cregger officially releases today, September 18, but like many big movies, it actually debuted the night prior. The movie made $9 million or more in the US for its Thursday previews, according to Deadline, and that's a record for the series.Experts predict the movie will make between $40 million and $50 million for its first weekend in the US, and now it could go higher, the report said.<br />
Austin Abrams in Resident Evil.The previous]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/the-resident-evil-movie-is-already-breaking-records/</link><pubDate>Fri, 18 Sep 2026 15:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/the-resident-evil-movie-is-already-breaking-records/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Far Cry TV Series Adds Batman, Knuckles McGinty, And More Big Names]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Far Cry TV series for FX is starting to take shape, as new cast members for the anthology series have been announced. Joining Rob Mac (who is also a co-showrunner alongside Noah Hawley) are Lizzy Caplan and Steve Buscemi, along with several new faces, including Brendan Gleeson, Jennifer Jason Leigh, Hamish Linklater, Jamie Demetriou, and Sam Spruell.According to Variety, all of those actors will appear in the first season of Far Cry, making for a pretty stacked cast. Leigh earned acclaim for]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/far-cry-tv-series-adds-batman-knuckles-mcginty-and-more-big-names/</link><pubDate>Fri, 18 Sep 2026 12:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/far-cry-tv-series-adds-batman-knuckles-mcginty-and-more-big-names/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New GTA 5 Source Code Leak Is Uncovering A Ton Of Cut Content]]></title><description><![CDATA[A huge batch of previously leaked Rockstar files has resurfaced online, giving players a new look at Grand Theft Auto 5's canceled content, including a surprisingly massive Liberty City expansion and the long-rumored Agent Trevor DLC.The files reportedly total around 192GB, dwarfing the roughly 4GB collection of GTA 5 source code material that surfaced publicly in 2023. GTA modder TJGM has been digging through the newly accessible files and has already highlighted several discoveries, including]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/new-gta-5-source-code-leak-is-uncovering-a-ton-of-cut-content/</link><pubDate>Fri, 18 Sep 2026 11:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/new-gta-5-source-code-leak-is-uncovering-a-ton-of-cut-content/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[GTA 6 Will Feature The “Next Evolution Of In-Game Radio,” Rockstar Says]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tucked away at the bottom of Rockstar's blog post today announcing GTA 6: The Album was a line about other updates to come for the game regarding its sound and music.<br />
Rockstar said fans should "stay tuned for more details about the music of GTA 6," and specifically the game's "dynamic score." Additionally, Rockstar teased that GTA 6 will feature the "next evolution of in-game radio, and more."This does not tell us a whole lot. However, it was previously rumored that GTA 6 will feature people lik]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/gta-6-will-feature-the-next-evolution-of-in-game-radio-rockstar-says/</link><pubDate>Thu, 17 Sep 2026 21:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/gta-6-will-feature-the-next-evolution-of-in-game-radio-rockstar-says/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Scientists Discovered A New Cat Before Rockstar Could Finish GTA 6]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rockstar's Grand Theft Auto 6 has been in development since 2015, and a lot of things have happened since then, including the recent discovery a new species of cat.<br />
The scientific journal Current Biology disclosed the discovery of Leopardus tilcayo--known as the tilcayo tiger cat--this week. The adorable little creature is smaller than your typical housecat, featuring spots and round ears. According to the discovery, the cat species was found in the Bolivian Yungas forest.<br />
The tilcayo tiger cat]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/scientists-discovered-a-new-cat-before-rockstar-could-finish-gta-6/</link><pubDate>Thu, 17 Sep 2026 20:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/scientists-discovered-a-new-cat-before-rockstar-could-finish-gta-6/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Roblox Movie 99 Nights In The Forest Brings On Oscar-Winning Toy Story 4 Director]]></title><description><![CDATA[The upcoming 99 Nights in the Forest movie, based on the super-popular Roblox survival-horror game, has reportedly brought on a very big name.<br />
According to The Hollywood Reporter, 20th Century Studios--which is owned by Disney--has hired Josh Cooley to write the script. Cooley directed the Oscar-winning Pixar movie Toy Story 4. He also earned an Academy Award nomination for Inside Out. Beyond Disney movies, Cooley directed Transformers One.99 Nights in the Forest is coming to the big screen.99 N]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/roblox-movie-99-nights-in-the-forest-brings-on-oscar-winning-toy-story-4-director/</link><pubDate>Thu, 17 Sep 2026 20:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/roblox-movie-99-nights-in-the-forest-brings-on-oscar-winning-toy-story-4-director/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Street Fighter Movie’s Popcorn Bucket Is Absolutely Perfect. No Notes.]]></title><description><![CDATA[Popcorn buckets for movies are all the rage today. Basically every big movie has one. But they aren't all created equally. One popcorn bucket that looks like it could be the best one yet is for this October's Street Fighter movie.<br />
Revealed today by Cody Rhodes, the Street Fighter popcorn bucket, which will be exclusive to AMC locations, is modeled after his character Guile's epic hair. The popcorn goes in the bucket, and then you can put it on your head and grab the popcorn from up there. Or you]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/street-fighter-movies-popcorn-bucket-is-absolutely-perfect-no-notes/</link><pubDate>Thu, 17 Sep 2026 19:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/street-fighter-movies-popcorn-bucket-is-absolutely-perfect-no-notes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gears Of War: E-Day On PC Won’t Let You Play Without A Ray Tracing-Capable GPU]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ahead of its release next month, the official PC specs for Gears of War: E-Day have been revealed. The next game in the series has looked good in recent previews, and if you're aiming to reach a high level of fidelity, you're going to need some fairly chunky PC hardware for 4K gibs and perfect reloads. The good news is that no matter which graphics preset you choose, you'll only need 16GB of RAM--welcome news considering just how much memory costs in the current tech climate.One thing worth poin]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/gears-of-war-e-day-on-pc-wont-let-you-play-without-a-ray-tracing-capable-gpu/</link><pubDate>Thu, 17 Sep 2026 19:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/gears-of-war-e-day-on-pc-wont-let-you-play-without-a-ray-tracing-capable-gpu/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[I Played WoW: Forever On A Controller, And That’s Big News]]></title><description><![CDATA[World of Warcraft: Forever, Blizzard's next evolution of WoW Classic that will see significant changes and content additions, is fully playable on controller.I got to experience WoW: Forever's new Skyborne elf starting zone with the control scheme during a hands-on demo at BlizzCon 2026. A prompt outlining the controls noted controller support was in an "alpha" state, but despite supposedly still being in early development, it worked surprisingly well.That's a first for Blizzard's MMORPG. Though]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/i-played-wow-forever-on-a-controller-and-thats-big-news/</link><pubDate>Thu, 17 Sep 2026 17:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/i-played-wow-forever-on-a-controller-and-thats-big-news/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[GTA 6 Multiplayer Could Launch In 2027, Twitch CEO Says]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rockstar has described GTA 6 as a "single-player experience," but everyone expects the game to eventually include a multiplayer element given the enormous success of the existing GTA Online. But when could GTA 6's online multiplayer release? According to Twitch CEO Dan Clancy, fans can expect it sometime in 2027.He said this in an interview with Bloomberg (via IGN), saying Twitch spent "a lot of time talking with Rockstar about their plans." He said Twitch stands to benefit from GTA 6's release,]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/gta-6-multiplayer-could-launch-in-2027-twitch-ceo-says/</link><pubDate>Thu, 17 Sep 2026 17:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/gta-6-multiplayer-could-launch-in-2027-twitch-ceo-says/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[GTA 6 Boss Says PC Is Becoming “More And More Important”]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rockstar's Grand Theft Auto 6 launches in November for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S, but is it also going to release on PC? It won't at launch, but history suggests it will come to PC further down the track. Now, Take-Two boss Strauss Zelnick has commented on the company's approach to PC releases generally.At the company's virtual shareholder meeting today, as reported by GamesRadar, Zelnick said Take-Two's general approach is that the company will put out games "for any platforms for which]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/gta-6-boss-says-pc-is-becoming-more-and-more-important/</link><pubDate>Thu, 17 Sep 2026 17:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/gta-6-boss-says-pc-is-becoming-more-and-more-important/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Game’s Price Is Lower Because This Fall Is So Packed, Dev Admits]]></title><description><![CDATA[October is going to be a tough month for anyone on a budget, as a ton of big games are coming up. Sandwiched between an already-packed September and the November release of GTA 6, how does any game stand out from the pack? In the case of Valor Mortis, a launch price of $40--and day-one availability via Xbox Game Pass--might be a winning combination to help it shift units."We've had many discussions over the past year about the price of Valor Mortis," developer One More Level and publisher Lyrica]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/games-price-is-lower-because-this-fall-is-so-packed-dev-admits/</link><pubDate>Thu, 17 Sep 2026 16:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/games-price-is-lower-because-this-fall-is-so-packed-dev-admits/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[GTA Is Like Barbie, Take-Two Boss Says]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rockstar's Grand Theft Auto 6 is one of the most-anticipated game releases ever, and despite the enormous hype, Rockstar and owner Take-Two are going to market the game aggressively. Why does the game even need a marketing push? According to Take-Two boss Strauss Zelnick, just because a franchise is popular and well known, that doesn't mean the company behind it can take their foot off the pedal in terms of spending time and money on marketing.Zelnick said 2023's The Barbie Movie is a good examp]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/gta-is-like-barbie-take-two-boss-says/</link><pubDate>Thu, 17 Sep 2026 15:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/gta-is-like-barbie-take-two-boss-says/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Physint Release Date-Estimate, Gameplay, And Everything We Know]]></title><description><![CDATA[After touring the wastelands of extinction-level events in Death Stranding, what's next for Hideo Kojima? The veteran game designer is keeping busy with two projects that Xbox will publish, and one of them is a return to his roots of tactics, espionage, and action: Physint. Still years away, Physint is already building buzz ahead of its eventual release, with new details slowly trickling out as development continues. First revealed during the PlayStation State of Play January 2024 showcase, here]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/physint-release-date-estimate-gameplay-and-everything-we-know/</link><pubDate>Thu, 17 Sep 2026 15:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/physint-release-date-estimate-gameplay-and-everything-we-know/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[MS Flight Sim Adds New Plane That Costs More Than The Game, And It Includes “Waste” Simulation]]></title><description><![CDATA[Microsoft has announced the next DLC for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024, and it's a plane that costs more than the game itself.The Airbus A380 is now in the game, and you can get it for $74.50. For comparison, the game itself costs $70.It is a digital version of the "superjumbo," four-engine, wide-body airliner made by Airbus. For people who aren't up to date with this kind of the thing, the A380 is the world's biggest commercial passenger plane, with 10 airlines operating them, including Emira]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/ms-flight-sim-adds-new-plane-that-costs-more-than-the-game-and-it-includes-waste-simulation/</link><pubDate>Thu, 17 Sep 2026 15:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/ms-flight-sim-adds-new-plane-that-costs-more-than-the-game-and-it-includes-waste-simulation/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[GTA 6 The Album Gets A Physical Release, Even Though The Game Won’t]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rockstar Games has officially announced Grand Theft Auto 6: The Album. The 34-song collection includes original music from people like Keith Richards, Yung Lean, Morgan Wallen, Rauw Alejandro, and more. Rockstar is releasing the album in partnership with Atlantic Records.In addition to a lot of brand-new songs, GTA 6 will feature famous licensed music as well. Check out GameSpot's rundown of all the songs rumored and confirmed for the game so far.The soundtrack releases on November 19 alongside]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/gta-6-the-album-gets-a-physical-release-even-though-the-game-wont/</link><pubDate>Thu, 17 Sep 2026 14:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/gta-6-the-album-gets-a-physical-release-even-though-the-game-wont/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hideo Kojima’s Physint Casts Bill Skarsgard As Its Lead]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bill Skarsgard has been cast in the lead role of Hideo Kojima's upcoming action-espionage game, Physint, Kojima Productions has announced. The project is being developed in partnership with Xbox after PlayStation stepped away from the game earlier this year.Known for his roles in It, John Wick, and Boy Kills World, Skarsgard will take the role of the player character in the game alongside previously announced cast members including Charlee Fraser, Don Lee, and Minami Hamabe.<br />
https://youtu.be/Nzz]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/hideo-kojimas-physint-casts-bill-skarsgard-as-its-lead/</link><pubDate>Thu, 17 Sep 2026 12:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/hideo-kojimas-physint-casts-bill-skarsgard-as-its-lead/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kingdom Hearts Has Invaded Fortnite, And There’s A Lot To Collect]]></title><description><![CDATA[Kingdom Hearts has officially landed in Fortnite, and as expected, the update has brought plenty of cosmetics and weapons to the game. The content includes the Kingdom Key, a weapon Epic says can be used to clobber opponents and call down a shocking bolt of lightning when you need to clear the battlefield. If you're running low on health and shields, you can also grab&nbsp;a Sea Salt Ice Cream to top them up for the battles that lie ahead.But once you're underneath the heart-shaped moon on the o]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/kingdom-hearts-has-invaded-fortnite-and-theres-a-lot-to-collect/</link><pubDate>Thu, 17 Sep 2026 12:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/kingdom-hearts-has-invaded-fortnite-and-theres-a-lot-to-collect/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Xbox At Tokyo Game Show 2026: All The Biggest Announcements And Trailers]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Tokyo Game Show&nbsp;kicked off this week, and Xbox is celebrating its presence with a new broadcast dedicated to showing off what its Japanese partners are up to. The Japanese market has been a tough nut to crack for Microsoft--especially with Sony and Nintendo enjoying a home-field advantage--but Xbox has had a presence there for the last 20 years.Hosted by Misuzu Araki, this year&rsquo;s Xbox TGS broadcast&nbsp;will offer exclusive content and&nbsp;new gameplay. It's also taking place at]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/xbox-at-tokyo-game-show-2026-all-the-biggest-announcements-and-trailers/</link><pubDate>Thu, 17 Sep 2026 11:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/xbox-at-tokyo-game-show-2026-all-the-biggest-announcements-and-trailers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Metroid Ravenous Logo Memes Make Phrases Like “Girl Dinner” And “They Took My Ass” Look So Metal]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hype emanating from the reveal of Metroid Ravenous has translated into an onslaught of memes after a logo generator circulated online. If you're on Reddit or Bluesky, you may have seen the instantly iconic image of Samus Aran aggressively pinning down a mysterious enemy for consumption, but now accompanied by stupid text like "I ASKED FOR NO PICKLES" in the Metroid Ravenous font.The Pixelframe Design website unveiled a tool that lets anyone input any text and style it to look like the grainy and]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/metroid-ravenous-logo-memes-make-phrases-like-girl-dinner-and-they-took-my-ass-look-so-metal/</link><pubDate>Wed, 16 Sep 2026 21:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/metroid-ravenous-logo-memes-make-phrases-like-girl-dinner-and-they-took-my-ass-look-so-metal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Resident Evil Director Was In Horrible Pain Making The Movie]]></title><description><![CDATA[Resident Evil director Zach Cregger has revealed he was going through hell while making the movie, which is about a man going through hell.<br />
He told The Hollywood Reporter that he had pneumonia for the first half of filming on Resident Evil. For the second half of production, he had Campylobacter jejuni. This causes diarrhea, and man, that sucks for anyone, but especially if you're trying to film a big-budget, highly anticipated film based on a property with legions of fans and great expectations]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/resident-evil-director-was-in-horrible-pain-making-the-movie/</link><pubDate>Wed, 16 Sep 2026 21:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/resident-evil-director-was-in-horrible-pain-making-the-movie/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Resident Evil Is Now The Highest-Rated Gaming Movie Ever]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Resident Evil movie from Weapons and Barbarian director Zach Cregger releases in theaters on September 18. Reviews from critics went live today, and the movie is earning high scores. GameSpot's Resident Evil review scored it an 8 and said it successfully captures the breathless terror of the games.In fact, it's now the highest-rated video game movie ever. It boasts a mightily impressive 96% on Rotten Tomatoes from 71 reviews and an equally impressive 80 on GameSpot sister site Metacritic. Ac]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/resident-evil-is-now-the-highest-rated-gaming-movie-ever/</link><pubDate>Wed, 16 Sep 2026 20:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/resident-evil-is-now-the-highest-rated-gaming-movie-ever/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lego Batman: Legacy Of The Dark Knight Gives Harley Quinn An Arkham Asylum Makeover]]></title><description><![CDATA[Lego Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight was a fun tribute to the Caped Crusader when it launched earlier this year, but if you're tired of saving Gotham, you can embrace chaos with two of the city's greatest villains: Harley Quinn and the Joker. The duo are headlining the game's Mayhem Collection expansion, and just like Batman, they're dressing in style with multiple outfits that you can unlock during their caper. GameSpot can exclusively reveal one of them: a classic costume for Harley Quinn, p]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/lego-batman-legacy-of-the-dark-knight-gives-harley-quinn-an-arkham-asylum-makeover/</link><pubDate>Wed, 16 Sep 2026 19:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/lego-batman-legacy-of-the-dark-knight-gives-harley-quinn-an-arkham-asylum-makeover/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fire Emblem: Fortune’s Weave’s Fantastic Reviews Have Me Feeling FOMO]]></title><description><![CDATA[Here we go again: A new Fire Emblem game is garnering glowing reviews, and I'm thinking this could be the one that finally clicks with me. Launching tomorrow on Switch 2, Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave sits at a fantastic 89 metascore (at the time of publication) on GameSpot's sister site Metacritic. That's good enough to place it No. 13 currently on Metacritic's list for best games of 2026.&nbsp;In addition, GameSpot's Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave review says this is "the new high point to beat f]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/fire-emblem-fortunes-weaves-fantastic-reviews-have-me-feeling-fomo/</link><pubDate>Wed, 16 Sep 2026 18:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/fire-emblem-fortunes-weaves-fantastic-reviews-have-me-feeling-fomo/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Call Of Duty: Black Ops Dev Teases “Something That Nobody’s Ever Experienced Before”]]></title><description><![CDATA[Veteran Call of Duty developer Treyarch is finishing up its work on Black Ops 7 and shifting to its next project, but what will that be? That remains to be seen, but Treyarch design director Kevin Drew said in a new Dev Talk video that it might not be what you expect.Drew said Treyarch has "learned a lot" working on 2024's Black Ops 6 and 2025's Black Ops 7 and "tried a lot of things in our current era."<br />
"But we're ready to make something new and something that nobody's ever experienced before,"]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/call-of-duty-black-ops-dev-teases-something-that-nobodys-ever-experienced-before/</link><pubDate>Wed, 16 Sep 2026 18:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/call-of-duty-black-ops-dev-teases-something-that-nobodys-ever-experienced-before/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fable Being “Vital To The DNA” Of Xbox Helped Shield The Game From Hardship, Director Says]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Fable reboot in development at Playground Games has been in the works for a long, long time, and part of what's "protected" the game during the lengthy development cycle was that the franchise is so closely associated with Xbox. That's according to Fable game director Ralph Fulton, who told The Guardian, "I genuinely think Fable is an important game."<br />
"What has protected us over a long development cycle is that so many people within Xbox view Fable as vital to the DNA of the platform,&rdquo;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/fable-being-vital-to-the-dna-of-xbox-helped-shield-the-game-from-hardship-director-says/</link><pubDate>Wed, 16 Sep 2026 17:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/fable-being-vital-to-the-dna-of-xbox-helped-shield-the-game-from-hardship-director-says/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bloodborne May Not Be Getting A Sequel Or Remaster, But How About An Umbrella?]]></title><description><![CDATA[It never rains, but it does pour for Bloodborne fans holding out hope&nbsp;for some news on&nbsp;From Software's beloved game. Fortunately, you can take some shelter from that&nbsp;storm&nbsp;of disappointment with an official Bloodborne umbrella, and a few items for anyone wanting some souls-like couture in their wardrobe.Announced by the SuperGroupies fashion label, the Bloodborne collection includes an umbrella, necktie &amp; tie clip set, card holder, laptop sleeve, and book cover. The "Chil]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/bloodborne-may-not-be-getting-a-sequel-or-remaster-but-how-about-an-umbrella/</link><pubDate>Wed, 16 Sep 2026 17:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/bloodborne-may-not-be-getting-a-sequel-or-remaster-but-how-about-an-umbrella/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Resident Evil Director On Who Should Play Lady Dimitrescu In A Resident Evil Village Movie]]></title><description><![CDATA[Director Zach Cregger's latest movie, Resident Evil, hits theaters this week, but if there were to be a movie based on Resident Evil Village, who should play the game's popular Lady Dimitrescu character?That's the question that Pedestrian TV put to Cregger recently. He said his choice would be Christina Hendricks. "That feels about right to me," he explained.Lady Dimitrescu, a tall vampire woman, was one of the most popular characters in Village. She was based on Morticia Addams and other wicked]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/resident-evil-director-on-who-should-play-lady-dimitrescu-in-a-resident-evil-village-movie/</link><pubDate>Wed, 16 Sep 2026 16:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/resident-evil-director-on-who-should-play-lady-dimitrescu-in-a-resident-evil-village-movie/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Blizzard Boss On Why Diablo Is Becoming A TV Show And How Involved The Studio Will Be]]></title><description><![CDATA[At BlizzCon, Blizzard announced a partnership with Netflix for an animated Diablo TV show. The announcement caught some by surprise, but Blizzard president Johanna Faries said in an interview that it makes sense for the studio because many people simply don't have the time to invest meaningfully in Blizzard's games, but still might watch a Diablo TV show.&ldquo;We have so much fandom around Blizzard that doesn&rsquo;t always necessarily translate into hardcore gaming time,&rdquo; she told The Lo]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/blizzard-boss-on-why-diablo-is-becoming-a-tv-show-and-how-involved-the-studio-will-be/</link><pubDate>Wed, 16 Sep 2026 15:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/blizzard-boss-on-why-diablo-is-becoming-a-tv-show-and-how-involved-the-studio-will-be/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why Blizzard Stopped Protecting The Overwatch Formula To Save The Game]]></title><description><![CDATA[After a successful rebrand earlier this year, the mood around Overwatch has been far more positive recently. Speaking to GameSpot at BlizzCon, associate game director Alec Dawson attributed the recent success to ditching the fear of changing core systems--such as the introduction of a Perk system&nbsp;that fundamentally alters hero capabilities--embarking on a year-long narrative, and actively working to break player expectations."Being able to continue to surprise people is really important," D]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/why-blizzard-stopped-protecting-the-overwatch-formula-to-save-the-game/</link><pubDate>Wed, 16 Sep 2026 15:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/why-blizzard-stopped-protecting-the-overwatch-formula-to-save-the-game/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Zero Parades: Director’s Cut Revealed And PS5 Edition Release Date Announced]]></title><description><![CDATA[Following the release of Zero Parades in May, developer ZA/UM Studio has announced a Director's Cut version, and it's coming soon as a free update for everyone, while the game's console edition is launching in November.The Director's Cut will release on October 1, while the PS4 version will release on November 3. The game has not been confirmed for Xbox or Switch, however.Coming soon.Representing the end of post-launch support on PC, the Director's Cut is free for all existing owners of Zero Par]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/zero-parades-directors-cut-revealed-and-ps5-edition-release-date-announced/</link><pubDate>Wed, 16 Sep 2026 15:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/zero-parades-directors-cut-revealed-and-ps5-edition-release-date-announced/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[This Is How Blizzard Is Reducing Toxicity In Overwatch]]></title><description><![CDATA[For years, Overwatch had an infamous player toxicity problem. A few years after its successful&nbsp;2016 debut, the problem became especially bad whenever a new hero was added to the game, and that was an issue Blizzard wanted to solve. How did it do that? By simultaneously dropping five heroes into the game earlier this year, as part of Overwatch 2's rebuild.<br />
Alongside the game's first year-long story arc, The Reign of Talon, this gamble paid off when Blizzard discovered that toxicity within th]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/this-is-how-blizzard-is-reducing-toxicity-in-overwatch/</link><pubDate>Wed, 16 Sep 2026 13:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/this-is-how-blizzard-is-reducing-toxicity-in-overwatch/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New PS5 Update Is Out Now, And Sony Actually Added Some New Features]]></title><description><![CDATA[A&nbsp;new PS5 firmware update has arrived, and it's upgrading the console with more than just extra stability.&nbsp;Firmware update version&nbsp;26.06-14.00.00 offers a new tweak for the PS5 Pro console, voice chat improvements, and tweaks to longstanding features. Here's a breakdown of everything.For PS5 Pro owners, the update will now see the option for enhanced PlayStation Spectral Super Resolution (PSSR) turned on by default. When this is active, it will allow games to run with sharper, smo]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/new-ps5-update-is-out-now-and-sony-actually-added-some-new-features/</link><pubDate>Wed, 16 Sep 2026 12:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/new-ps5-update-is-out-now-and-sony-actually-added-some-new-features/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Microsoft Reacts To Xbox Game Pass Rumor That Could Change The Service In A Big Way]]></title><description><![CDATA[Microsoft has released a statement in response to a new rumor that claims the company is considering a massive shakeup to Xbox Game Pass in 2027 that would include numerous significant changes.<br />
ResetEra user Slayven, who has accurately reported on unannounced Xbox news before, said the changes could include the bifurcation of Game Pass into two tiers: one with ads and one without. The tier with ads would be $13/month, while Game Pass without ads would cost $20/month, according to the report.Xbox]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/microsoft-reacts-to-xbox-game-pass-rumor-that-could-change-the-service-in-a-big-way/</link><pubDate>Tue, 15 Sep 2026 21:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/microsoft-reacts-to-xbox-game-pass-rumor-that-could-change-the-service-in-a-big-way/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[James Pond Legacy Situation Is More Than Meets The AI]]></title><description><![CDATA[Last month, System 3 Software released a trailer for James Pond Legacy, a four-game collection for Nintendo Switch 2. But the gameplay footage was largely overshadowed by accusations its developer used generative AI to create the game's promotional artwork and cover. System 3 followed this trailer up with a blog post asserting that generative AI was not used in the development process for James Pond Legacy, but some wires were evidently crossed.&nbsp;<br />
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CFggndxGZk0]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/james-pond-legacy-situation-is-more-than-meets-the-ai/</link><pubDate>Tue, 15 Sep 2026 20:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/james-pond-legacy-situation-is-more-than-meets-the-ai/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Last Of Us Season 3 Is Probably The Final Season, HBO Says Yet Again]]></title><description><![CDATA[HBO boss Casey Bloys has once again said that the upcoming third season of The Last of Us is expected to be its last.He told Deadline that Season 3 is coming in 2027, though did not confirm when in the year. Asked if he still think it's the final season, Bloys said he believes showrunner Craig Mazin "has planned it as the final season."In January this year, Bloys was asked if Season 3 is going to be the last, and he said, "It certainly seems that way." However, at the time, Bloys admitted that a]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/the-last-of-us-season-3-is-probably-the-final-season-hbo-says-yet-again/</link><pubDate>Tue, 15 Sep 2026 20:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/the-last-of-us-season-3-is-probably-the-final-season-hbo-says-yet-again/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Xbox Game Pass Removes 8 More Games Very Soon]]></title><description><![CDATA[Microsoft has announced the second wave of removals from Xbox Game Pass thismonth, and eight more games are heading out soon.Earlier this month, Microsoft removed 10 games from Game Pass, so a total of 18 games are being removed this month alone.Titles set for removal on September 30 include Atomfall, Lara Croft and the Guardian of Light, Sifu, and Little Nightmares 2 Enhanced Edition. Other games getting dumped include SOPA Tale of the Stolen Potato, Sworn, Little Rocket Lab, and Terminull Brig]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/xbox-game-pass-removes-8-more-games-very-soon/</link><pubDate>Tue, 15 Sep 2026 18:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/xbox-game-pass-removes-8-more-games-very-soon/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Xbox Game Pass Gets 12 More Games In September]]></title><description><![CDATA[The second wave of games coming to Xbox Game Pass in September has been revealed, and we've also gotten a sneak peek at what's coming in early October. In total, there'll be 12 games headed to Xbox and PC Game Pass libraries, joining September's wave of new arrivals. Here's a closer look at what you can download soon.Xbox Game Pass&nbsp;September Wave&nbsp;2 GamesSeptember 15RuneScape: Dragonwilds (Cloud and PC), Game Pass Ultimate, Game Pass Premium, PC Game PassSeptember 16Marvel Cosmic Invasi]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/xbox-game-pass-gets-12-more-games-in-september/</link><pubDate>Tue, 15 Sep 2026 18:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/xbox-game-pass-gets-12-more-games-in-september/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[PlayStation Plus Is Removing 7 Games Soon, So Play Them While You Can]]></title><description><![CDATA[A fresh batch of games are coming to the PlayStation Plus Game Catalog for Extra- and Premium-tier subscribers, but several games are also on their way out. While we don't have an exact date for their exit just yet, there'll be seven games in total leaving soon, so you only have a few weeks left to play one of the best survival-horrors of all time and a melodramatic gangland adventure where you can hit people really hard on the head with a baseball bat.PlayStation Plus Game Catalog games leaving]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/playstation-plus-is-removing-7-games-soon-so-play-them-while-you-can/</link><pubDate>Tue, 15 Sep 2026 17:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/playstation-plus-is-removing-7-games-soon-so-play-them-while-you-can/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Big GTA 6 News Could Be Coming Up Soon]]></title><description><![CDATA[It appears some GTA 6 news is coming up soon, and it could be focused on the game's music. A variety of musicians have released GTA-inspired teasers, and people are theorizing it's tied to some kind of music reveal for the game.<br />
Country pop singer Morgan Wallen released an image showing GTA-inspired visuals of a pool with no water in it. Rapper Travis Scott, meanwhile, shared his own GTA-inspired image of high heels on a pole. He wrote, "See yall soon," and tagged Rockstar Games in his post. Bef]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/big-gta-6-news-could-be-coming-up-soon/</link><pubDate>Tue, 15 Sep 2026 17:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/big-gta-6-news-could-be-coming-up-soon/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[GTA 6’s Stephen Root Is The Franchise’s Second-Ever Emmy Winning Actor]]></title><description><![CDATA[Actor Stephen Root recently confirmed that he will appear in GTA 6, after people correctly identified him as the voice of the drug-runner Brian Heder. He confirmed this on September 13, and on September 14, Root won his first-ever Emmy award for his incredible performance on the show Widow's Bay.<br />
In winning an Emmy, Root becomes just the second-ever Emmy-winning actor to appear in a GTA game. The first? That was James Woods, who voiced Mike Toreno in 2004's GTA: San Andreas.<br />
Stephen Root in Wido]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/gta-6s-stephen-root-is-the-franchises-second-ever-emmy-winning-actor/</link><pubDate>Tue, 15 Sep 2026 16:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/gta-6s-stephen-root-is-the-franchises-second-ever-emmy-winning-actor/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kingdom Hearts’ Kairi Has Suffered Enough, Will Now Headshot You In Fortnite]]></title><description><![CDATA[For the longest time in the Kingdom Hearts series, Kairi has gotten the short end of the stick, but the franchise's upcoming crossover with Fortnite will finally let Kairi fans choose violence.A new trailer for Fortnite's ongoing Chapter 7 Season 4 shows the trio of Sora, Riku, and Kairi in action. The three sport their Kingdom Hearts 2 appearances, and each wields their own Keyblade. They're seen fighting Heartless (or Heartless-like?) enemies in an area resembling their home world of Destiny I]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/kingdom-hearts-kairi-has-suffered-enough-will-now-headshot-you-in-fortnite/</link><pubDate>Tue, 15 Sep 2026 16:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/kingdom-hearts-kairi-has-suffered-enough-will-now-headshot-you-in-fortnite/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Final Fantasy 7 Revelation’s Director Kept Coming Back To The Witcher 3 For Inspiration]]></title><description><![CDATA[Between the release of Final Fantasy 7 in 1997 and the first chapter in the Remake trilogy in 2020, quite a few games have been released and have gone on to inspire developers. Final Fantasy 7 Revelation game director Naoki Hamaguchi is one such developer, as he explained that games like&nbsp;The Witcher 3 and Horizon&nbsp;helped inspire him and his team to deliver cinematic storytelling native to interactive media, as well as&nbsp;player agency through customizability and scalable world explora]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/final-fantasy-7-revelations-director-kept-coming-back-to-the-witcher-3-for-inspiration/</link><pubDate>Tue, 15 Sep 2026 16:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/final-fantasy-7-revelations-director-kept-coming-back-to-the-witcher-3-for-inspiration/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[007 First Light’s Switch 2 Edition Delayed Yet Again, Here’s How Long You Have To Wait]]></title><description><![CDATA[Developer IO has confirmed that 007 First Light's Switch 2 edition has been delayed for a second time. It's now scheduled for March 2027.The studio said in a notice that First Light's Switch 2 version was delayed "to ensure we deliver the quality of experience players expect.""This additional time will go toward polishing the Nintendo Switch 2 performance of the game," IO said.First Light's Switch 2 version was playable at Gamescom recently, and IO said it was "thrilled by the positive feedback]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/007-first-lights-switch-2-edition-delayed-yet-again-heres-how-long-you-have-to-wait/</link><pubDate>Tue, 15 Sep 2026 14:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/007-first-lights-switch-2-edition-delayed-yet-again-heres-how-long-you-have-to-wait/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Final Fantasy 7 Revelation Brings Back Snowboarding, And Red XIII Might Steal The Show Again]]></title><description><![CDATA[Final Fantasy 7 Revelation is aiming to end the remake trilogy with a bang, and alongside the main campaign, there'll be plenty of other activities to tackle when you're not racing to stop Sephiroth from destroying the planet. Snowboarding is one such distraction, as&nbsp;the iconic minigame from the original Final Fantasy 7 is back, and Square Enix is suggesting that something wild could take place in it.An activity that can be accessed at the Golden Saucer, game director Naoki Hamaguchi hasn't]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/final-fantasy-7-revelation-brings-back-snowboarding-and-red-xiii-might-steal-the-show-again/</link><pubDate>Tue, 15 Sep 2026 14:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/final-fantasy-7-revelation-brings-back-snowboarding-and-red-xiii-might-steal-the-show-again/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Diablo 5 Doubles Down On The Darkness, But Hope Still Has A Place In Sanctuary]]></title><description><![CDATA[Diablo's world of Sanctuary isn't a top tourist destination, thanks to roaming monsters and demonic forces looking to corrupt humanity, and in Diablo 5, everything has gone to hell--quite literally! Unlike the previous games in the series, which revolved around saving Sanctuary from Diablo and his Prime Evil Kin, Diablo 5 kicks off long after the Lord of Terror has conquered the land. In a world this bleak, how will players find the motivation to keep going when evil has already triumphed?Speaki]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/diablo-5-doubles-down-on-the-darkness-but-hope-still-has-a-place-in-sanctuary/</link><pubDate>Tue, 15 Sep 2026 14:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/diablo-5-doubles-down-on-the-darkness-but-hope-still-has-a-place-in-sanctuary/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[WoW Devs Confirm Paladins Are A “Dad Class”]]></title><description><![CDATA[World of Warcraft has plenty of classes for players to choose from, but according to the game's senior game designer, Josh Greenfield, there's one class that has earned a very specific reputation.<br />
Speaking to GameSpot at BlizzCon, Greenfield and senior art director Jeff Parrott discussed their favorite and most-played classes. While Parrott confirmed that his is Hunter, Greenfield's infamous inclination toward the Paladin was discussed a little more in depth.He said that the Paladin is "certainl]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/wow-devs-confirm-paladins-are-a-dad-class/</link><pubDate>Tue, 15 Sep 2026 13:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/wow-devs-confirm-paladins-are-a-dad-class/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The WoW Forever Beta Starts This Week, Here’s How To Get Access]]></title><description><![CDATA[At this year's BlizzCon, Blizzard announced a new version of World of Warcraft Classic, called World of Warcraft Forever. Blizzard says WoW Forever is "built as a new permanent home alongside modern and Classic WoW." It's set after the events of Warcraft III Reforged: Forsaken Kingdom but before Molten Core, and sends players back to the original continents with a cap at level 60. There are new stories, a new class, and over 1,000 new quests in the title.With World of Warcraft Forever launching]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/the-wow-forever-beta-starts-this-week-heres-how-to-get-access/</link><pubDate>Tue, 15 Sep 2026 13:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/the-wow-forever-beta-starts-this-week-heres-how-to-get-access/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Diablo 5 Is Bringing Back Set Items, But Wants To Avoid Their Biggest Problem]]></title><description><![CDATA[One of the most satisfying things about the Diablo games is their loot grind, and in Diablo 5, Blizzard has plans to keep you clicking enemies to death for a long time in pursuit of an elusive piece of armor or weapon. While it's still early days in terms of how itemization will be handled in the game, Blizzard has confirmed that gear-based sets will return. Set items were originally absent from Diablo 4 when the game launched in 2023, although set bonuses were later added through the Talisman s]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/diablo-5-is-bringing-back-set-items-but-wants-to-avoid-their-biggest-problem/</link><pubDate>Tue, 15 Sep 2026 13:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/diablo-5-is-bringing-back-set-items-but-wants-to-avoid-their-biggest-problem/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Best Overwatch Heroes, According To Blizzard]]></title><description><![CDATA[If you've ever wondered which Overwatch heroes the people actually making the game enjoy playing, the answer is surprisingly varied. At BlizzCon 2026, GameSpot spoke with Overwatch game director Aaron Keller and associate game director Alec Dawson about their personal favorites, their original mains, and the newer heroes they think you should be playing.Here are the best Overwatch heroes according to Blizzard developers:LucioFor Dawson, it all started with Lucio. "My first main, like, 'I want to]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/the-best-overwatch-heroes-according-to-blizzard/</link><pubDate>Tue, 15 Sep 2026 12:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/the-best-overwatch-heroes-according-to-blizzard/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Blizzard Says Diablo 5 Was Too Big To Be A Diablo 4 Expansion]]></title><description><![CDATA[Diablo 4 is far from dead, but don't expect any new expansions for the game going forward. Instead, Blizzard is preparing to tell the darkest story yet in Diablo 5, one that required a new numbered game to properly reintroduce Diablo himself back to the series, following his defeat in 2012's Diablo 3. Currently aiming for a 2029 release, this would mean that players are in for a relatively short wait for a new Diablo game--compared to previous releases--as Diablo 5 will arrive a mere six years a]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/blizzard-says-diablo-5-was-too-big-to-be-a-diablo-4-expansion/</link><pubDate>Mon, 14 Sep 2026 20:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/blizzard-says-diablo-5-was-too-big-to-be-a-diablo-4-expansion/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wardogs Devs Are Watching Economy Cheaters Like Hawks]]></title><description><![CDATA[With the FPS Wardogs dominating the Steam charts, developer Bulkhead is paying close attention to the game's various systems. The studio recently dropped a new patch that makes some necessary changes for server stability, while confirming that the team has their eyes on cheaters and exploiters.As part of Patch 0.11, which came out on September 14, Bulkhead announced that should any dogs of war take advantage of Wardogs' economy by farming servers, they'll find themselves either temporarily or pe]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/wardogs-devs-are-watching-economy-cheaters-like-hawks/</link><pubDate>Mon, 14 Sep 2026 19:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/wardogs-devs-are-watching-economy-cheaters-like-hawks/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How WoW Forever Handles Its Massive Set Of New Quests]]></title><description><![CDATA[One of the big announcements at BlizzCon was WoW Forever, the next iteration of offering a classic-style WoW experience. Blizzard is hoping to draw players back to the OG WoW in a number of ways, including with the introduction of 1,000+ new quests. GameSpot caught up with Blizzard senior game designer Josh Greenfield to discuss this, along with why the game's OG quests--from 22 years ago--still resonate today.If Blizzard is adding 1,000 more quests to WoW with the update, how many does that bri]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/how-wow-forever-handles-its-massive-set-of-new-quests/</link><pubDate>Mon, 14 Sep 2026 19:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/how-wow-forever-handles-its-massive-set-of-new-quests/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Crazy Taxi Gets Crazier With Crazy Ex-Girlfriend Writers For New Movie]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Crazy Taxi franchise isn't just getting a brand-new game next year; it's also getting a live-action movie. Netflix and Sega have announced a new partnership that will see a Crazy Taxi film coming to the streaming service in 2027. Dan Gregor and Doug Mand are penning the comedy's screenplay, after previously working together on Naked Gun (2025), Crazy Ex-Girlfriend, and How I Met Your Mother.There's no director attached to the project, yet. However, Original Film's Neal H. Moritz and Toby Asc]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/crazy-taxi-gets-crazier-with-crazy-ex-girlfriend-writers-for-new-movie/</link><pubDate>Mon, 14 Sep 2026 19:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/crazy-taxi-gets-crazier-with-crazy-ex-girlfriend-writers-for-new-movie/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Diablo 5 Isn’t Reinventing The Combat Wheel, It’s Making It Spin Even Faster]]></title><description><![CDATA[Combat has grown massively between each numbered Diablo game, and for Diablo 5, Blizzard is aiming to once again elevate those gameplay mechanics to new heights."Fundamentally, we're an isometric action-RPG, and we're not looking to shake that up with Diablo 5," executive producer Matt Zitterman said to GameSpot at BlizzCon 2026. "We're looking to improve on it, evolve it, and we have some great, interesting ideas about how to make combat feel even more visceral, even more action-forward. Kind o]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/diablo-5-isnt-reinventing-the-combat-wheel-its-making-it-spin-even-faster/</link><pubDate>Mon, 14 Sep 2026 19:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/diablo-5-isnt-reinventing-the-combat-wheel-its-making-it-spin-even-faster/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Overwatch’s Tracer Once Shot Lasers From Her Eyes, And It Could Happen Again]]></title><description><![CDATA[If early iterations of characters had survived the development process, Tracer could have been a very different Overwatch hero. Speaking to GameSpot at BlizzCon 2026, game director Aaron Keller mentioned that he had been playing Overwatch since 2013, "since Tracer was shooting lasers out of her eyes."<br />
When questioned about such a strange sequence of words, Keller explained that the bizarre version of Tracer came from the first days of Overwatch's engine development in late 2013.<br />
"When we were cr]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/overwatchs-tracer-once-shot-lasers-from-her-eyes-and-it-could-happen-again/</link><pubDate>Mon, 14 Sep 2026 19:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/overwatchs-tracer-once-shot-lasers-from-her-eyes-and-it-could-happen-again/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wardogs Players Really Want You To Close The Doors … Or Else]]></title><description><![CDATA[The hottest game on PC right now is Wardogs, the Battlefield-like mass multiplayer FPS by developer Bulkhead that's soaring up the Steam charts. While it may not be as hot as the game itself, the game's subreddit is full of hotheads demanding you do one teeny-tiny thing. Close. The. Doors. Behind. You.Released in a closed beta state in August 2026 before entering early access in September 2026, Wardogs has taken PC gaming by storm. It's not only the number-one trending game according to SteamDB,]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/wardogs-players-really-want-you-to-close-the-doors-or-else/</link><pubDate>Mon, 14 Sep 2026 18:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/wardogs-players-really-want-you-to-close-the-doors-or-else/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Triple-I Initiative Showcase Is Getting A Second Event In 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Triple-I Initiative Showcase&nbsp;is officially coming back&nbsp;on October 8 at 9 AM PT / 12 PM ET, and this second instalment of the show will once again offer plenty of trailers and announcements from a wide variety of publishers and developers. Since the first presentation kicked off in 2024, the Triple-I Initiative has been an annual event, but the organizers say they have even more to show next month with a second dose of back-to-back video game trailers.Viewers can expect eight exclus]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/the-triple-i-initiative-showcase-is-getting-a-second-event-in-2026/</link><pubDate>Mon, 14 Sep 2026 18:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/the-triple-i-initiative-showcase-is-getting-a-second-event-in-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Last Of Us 2 Multiplayer Mod Canceled “On Behalf Of Sony,” Dev Says]]></title><description><![CDATA[Naughty Dog's The Last of Us franchise featured a multiplayer mode in Factions, and while the studio planned to add multiplayer to the sequel, it abandoned those ambitions before release. A modder spent months this year working on a multiplayer mod for The Last of Us 2, but its lead has now said it's not going to be released due to a request from Sony to shut it down.Modder @Speclizer_ said on social media that the mod was due to launch this month. However, they said they "recently received a le]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/the-last-of-us-2-multiplayer-mod-canceled-on-behalf-of-sony-dev-says/</link><pubDate>Mon, 14 Sep 2026 17:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/the-last-of-us-2-multiplayer-mod-canceled-on-behalf-of-sony-dev-says/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Red Dead 2 Actor Shares A Gross Secret About The Game]]></title><description><![CDATA[Actor Roger Clark played Arthur Morgan in Rockstar's celebrated 2018 Western Red Dead Redemption 2, and his performance was memorable for many reasons. In the game, Arthur suffers from tuberculosis, and he coughs a lot as a result. Was it challenging for Clark to perform those sequences in particular? Yes, but it was "not as bad as you'd think," Clark said in a recent interview, in part because sometimes Clark recorded when he himself had a bad cough.<br />
Clark told Cade Onder that he had "five year]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/red-dead-2-actor-shares-a-gross-secret-about-the-game/</link><pubDate>Mon, 14 Sep 2026 17:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/red-dead-2-actor-shares-a-gross-secret-about-the-game/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lies Of P’s Wizard Of Oz Tease May Have Just Gotten A Lot More Interesting]]></title><description><![CDATA[Lies of P was a big hit when it was first released, and several years after it was confirmed that a sequel was in development, a new trademark by developer Neowiz has popped up online. As spotted on the European Union Intellectual Property Office website (via ResetEra), the studio has registered a trademark for "Wonders of O," suggesting that the game will put own macabre spin on L. Frank Baum's The Wonderful Wizard of Oz books.The listing is for "interactive multimedia software for playing game]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/lies-of-ps-wizard-of-oz-tease-may-have-just-gotten-a-lot-more-interesting/</link><pubDate>Mon, 14 Sep 2026 17:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/lies-of-ps-wizard-of-oz-tease-may-have-just-gotten-a-lot-more-interesting/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Diablo 5 Will Have The Most Classes Of Any Game In The Series]]></title><description><![CDATA[Diablo 5 will launch with more classes than any other game in the franchise, according to game director Joe Shely.Shely revealed more details about what to expect from Diablo 5's launch roster during a BlizzCon 2026 panel, following the game's surprise reveal (and Spring 2029 release window) as part of BlizzCon's opening ceremony. During the panel, Blizzard revealed three of Diablo 5's classes: Monk, Demon Hunter, and the new Plague Knight."Diablo 5 is going to launch with more classes than ever]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/diablo-5-will-have-the-most-classes-of-any-game-in-the-series/</link><pubDate>Mon, 14 Sep 2026 16:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/diablo-5-will-have-the-most-classes-of-any-game-in-the-series/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Resident Evil Movies Were On Ice Until Zach Cregger Came Along]]></title><description><![CDATA[On paper, Zach Cregger directing a Resident Evil movie sounds like a smart move. The director has earned critical acclaim for his work on spooky flicks like Barbarian and Weapons, while Resident Evil is experiencing a resurgence thanks to several years of hit games. But that's a pairing that almost never came to be, as after the dismal box office performance of 2021's Resident Evil: Welcome to Raccoon City, movie distributor Constantin Films--who own the film rights to Resident Evil--&nbsp;wante]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/resident-evil-movies-were-on-ice-until-zach-cregger-came-along/</link><pubDate>Mon, 14 Sep 2026 16:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/resident-evil-movies-were-on-ice-until-zach-cregger-came-along/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Release The Resident Evil: Whitest Kids ‘U Know Cut]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Resident Evil movie from Barbarian and Weapons director Zach Cregger releases on September 18, and now he's revealed a key detail about what people won't experience in the movie. Speaking to The Hollywood Reporter, Cregger shared what he learned from test screenings, and that was that an earlier version had too much humor.People who saw Barbarian and Weapons know that those spooky movies had humor sprinkled in, and Cregger himself comes from a comedy background with his role in the sketch co]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/release-the-resident-evil-whitest-kids-u-know-cut/</link><pubDate>Mon, 14 Sep 2026 15:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/release-the-resident-evil-whitest-kids-u-know-cut/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[StarCraft: Release Date, Gameplay, And Everything We Know]]></title><description><![CDATA[Amidst a flurry of rumors and teases, a brand-new StarCraft game was officially revealed at BlizzCon 2026. While the series started off as a real-time strategy experience, the new StarCraft is switching gears and has been billed as an open-world shooter. While it won't be out for several more years, Blizzard did reveal several details about the game, along with a slick cinematic trailer to set the stage for what's to come. Here's a closer look at everything we know about StarCraft so far.StarCra]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/starcraft-release-date-gameplay-and-everything-we-know/</link><pubDate>Mon, 14 Sep 2026 15:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/starcraft-release-date-gameplay-and-everything-we-know/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Resident Evil Movie Director Comments On Physical Media Debate]]></title><description><![CDATA[Resident Evil movie director Zach Cregger has shared his thoughts on the ongoing debate and discussion about physical media in games. He wasn't speaking directly about Sony's decision to end support for physical game discs in 2028, but rather commenting generally on the matter.Speaking to IndieWire, Cregger said he is "not a physical media guy" today. He said he was previously, but he is a person who often loses or damages the physical media he owns, and he doesn't have enough space for all the]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/resident-evil-movie-director-comments-on-physical-media-debate/</link><pubDate>Mon, 14 Sep 2026 15:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/resident-evil-movie-director-comments-on-physical-media-debate/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[First GTA 6 Actor Officially Confirmed, And It’s A Big Name]]></title><description><![CDATA[There's been speculation for months over who could be voicing the GTA 6 cast, but nothing has been officially confirmed, either by developer Rockstar or any of the starring talents, until now.<br />
At the BAFTA TV Tea Party, held at The Maybourne Beverly Hills in California, actor Stephen Root was in support of his Emmy nomination for his role as Wyck in Apple's Widow's Bay. However, when asked about the rumors around his involvement in GTA 6, Root confirmed (via AP) that he does appear in the game."]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/first-gta-6-actor-officially-confirmed-and-its-a-big-name/</link><pubDate>Mon, 14 Sep 2026 12:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/first-gta-6-actor-officially-confirmed-and-its-a-big-name/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[You’ll Fight The Protoss In StarCraft, Too, Don’t Worry]]></title><description><![CDATA[StarCraft's reveal trailer squarely put the focus on the Terrans, who later in the cinematic face a terrifying confrontation with the Zerg. The franchise's three franchises--including the Protoss--have always been a central element of what distinguishes StarCraft from other strategy games. Although the Protoss were effectively absent from the trailer, they are a foe you will face at some point.GameSpot spoke with GM and creative director Dan Hay at BlizzCon and asked him about how the three fact]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/youll-fight-the-protoss-in-starcraft-too-dont-worry/</link><pubDate>Sun, 13 Sep 2026 22:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/youll-fight-the-protoss-in-starcraft-too-dont-worry/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The StarCraft Shooter Is A Third-Person Game, And Blizzard Insists That You Have To Feel “Powerful”]]></title><description><![CDATA[If you walked away from the StarCraft reveal excited for the franchise to return, but unsure what this new game even is, you're not alone. Aside from being described during the BlizzCon Opening Ceremony as an open-world shooter, Blizzard didn't share much else. In an interview with GameSpot, Blizzard GM Dan Hay provided a few more details, including the fact that it's a third-person game.The StarCraft franchise, having taken the form of real-time strategy games previously, has typically used an]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/the-starcraft-shooter-is-a-third-person-game-and-blizzard-insists-that-you-have-to-feel-powerful/</link><pubDate>Sun, 13 Sep 2026 22:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/the-starcraft-shooter-is-a-third-person-game-and-blizzard-insists-that-you-have-to-feel-powerful/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[StarCraft Reboot Is “Focusing On Single-Player,” Creative Director Says]]></title><description><![CDATA[StarCraft is "focusing on single-player," StarCraft creative director and general manager Dan Hay and associate manager of development operations Anna Lee Hertling said in an interview with GameSpot.One of the biggest announcements of BlizzCon 2026 was the return of StarCraft, described as an open-world shooter and slated for a 2030 release. Aside from its impressive reveal cinematic, there wasn't much additional information about how StarCraft would play or what the shooter reboot of the RTS fr]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/starcraft-reboot-is-focusing-on-single-player-creative-director-says/</link><pubDate>Sun, 13 Sep 2026 22:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/starcraft-reboot-is-focusing-on-single-player-creative-director-says/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Blizzard Explains Why The StarCraft Shooter Coming In 2030 Was Announced Now]]></title><description><![CDATA[Thanks to rumors and reports, the announcement of a new StarCraft game taking the form of an open-world shooter did not come as a complete surprise at BlizzCon's Opening Ceremony. What is surprising is when it's coming: 2030. That's a long time from now, and we've heard other developers lament announcing their games too soon. So what made Blizzard reveal StarCraft so far in advance?"We totally get the question. You walk that kind of knife's edge of how much do we want to show, when do we want to]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/blizzard-explains-why-the-starcraft-shooter-coming-in-2030-was-announced-now/</link><pubDate>Sun, 13 Sep 2026 21:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/blizzard-explains-why-the-starcraft-shooter-coming-in-2030-was-announced-now/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Diablo 4’s Expansion Days Are Over]]></title><description><![CDATA[Diablo 4 won't receive more expansions moving forward, as Blizzard shifts its focus to the newly revealed Diablo 5 instead.As revealed during BlizzCon 2026's opening ceremony, Diablo 5 is slated to be coming in Spring 2029 and is set 100 years after Diablo 4 in a world where the titular Lord of Terror reigns supreme. In an interview with PC Gamer, Diablo game director Brent Gibson said there were no plans for additional Diablo 4 expansions, as the team is instead "focused on seasons [for Diablo]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/diablo-4s-expansion-days-are-over/</link><pubDate>Sun, 13 Sep 2026 17:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/diablo-4s-expansion-days-are-over/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Diablo 5’s Revealed Classes Are Throwbacks To Diablo 3, With One Exception]]></title><description><![CDATA[Diablo 5 isn't coming until Spring 2029, but Blizzard has already revealed three of the game's playable classes.Two of them will be familiar to Diablo 3 fans: the Monk and Demon Hunter. The third will be an all-new class, the Plague Knight. The Plague Knight sounds similar to Death Knights from Blizzard's other fantasy franchise and are described as "walking death" that spread disease and pestilence wherever they go, then consume it to increase their power.&nbsp;Blizzard revealed plenty of new d]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/diablo-5s-revealed-classes-are-throwbacks-to-diablo-3-with-one-exception/</link><pubDate>Sun, 13 Sep 2026 17:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/diablo-5s-revealed-classes-are-throwbacks-to-diablo-3-with-one-exception/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[WoW Forever Will Add All-New Content To Classic Azeroth This November]]></title><description><![CDATA[World of Warcraft Forever is Blizzard's next iteration on WoW Classic, one that will add new content in the form of zones, quests, dungeons, raids, and even a new playable race while keeping the old-school MMORPG's world and gameplay intact.Revealed during BlizzCon 2026's opening ceremony, WoW Forever is Blizzard's attempt to give WoW Classic fans the "forever" game they've wanted for years. However, instead of the MMO progressing to the game's subsequent expansions and their new areas, as Class]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/wow-forever-will-add-all-new-content-to-classic-azeroth-this-november/</link><pubDate>Sat, 12 Sep 2026 21:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/wow-forever-will-add-all-new-content-to-classic-azeroth-this-november/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Warcraft Getting Its First New RTS Campaign In Two Decades–And It’s Playable Today]]></title><description><![CDATA[A new Warcraft 3 campaign exploring the origins of the Forsaken and the formation of the Undercity will be live later today, Blizzard announced as part of its BlizzCon 2026 opening ceremony announcements.Titled Forsaken Kingdom, the DLC campaign will put a spotlight on the last days of Lordaeron after it fell to Arthas and how it became the home of the Forsaken many players are familiar with in World of Warcraft. The campaign will be available in Warcraft 3: Reforged, Blizzard's once-maligned re]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/warcraft-getting-its-first-new-rts-campaign-in-two-decadesand-its-playable-today/</link><pubDate>Sat, 12 Sep 2026 20:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/warcraft-getting-its-first-new-rts-campaign-in-two-decadesand-its-playable-today/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[WoW: The Last Titan Cinematic Ups The Stakes, But First, Xal’atath]]></title><description><![CDATA[As is BlizzCon tradition, a new World of Warcraft cinematic premiered during the BlizzCon 2026 opening ceremony, setting the stage for the MMORPG's next expansion, The Last Titan.In a departure for BlizzCon, that glimpse was just about all fans learned about the new expansion, with Blizzard instead looking to put the focus more on the final content patch of the game's current Midnight expansion.That update, titled Eclipse, will consist of a climactic showdown with the franchise's current main vi]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/wow-the-last-titan-cinematic-ups-the-stakes-but-first-xalatath/</link><pubDate>Sat, 12 Sep 2026 20:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/wow-the-last-titan-cinematic-ups-the-stakes-but-first-xalatath/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hearthstone’s First New Class In 4 Years And A More Story-Driven Journal Are On The Way]]></title><description><![CDATA[New class additions to Hearthstone don't come often, but the next one has been announced during BlizzCon 2026's Opening Ceremony: The Monk is coming to the card game, leaving just the Evoker as the lone class to be left out.The Monk's upcoming addition was one of several major pieces of news for Hearthstone revealed. A new expansion called Reign of the Black Empire that is set 10,000 years in the past will focus on the Black Empire and a struggle between the Old Gods and the Titans.<br />
https://www.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/hearthstones-first-new-class-in-4-years-and-a-more-story-driven-journal-are-on-the-way/</link><pubDate>Sat, 12 Sep 2026 20:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/hearthstones-first-new-class-in-4-years-and-a-more-story-driven-journal-are-on-the-way/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Diablo 5 Is Coming In 2029, Will Actually Star Diablo]]></title><description><![CDATA[Diablo 5 is coming in Spring 2029, and it will take players to a world where Diablo himself reigns supreme.Announced via a short teaser during the BlizzCon 2026 opening ceremony, Blizzard revealed it's already at work on the next installment of the series. Set 100 years after the defeat of Mephisto in Diablo 4: Lord of Hatred, Diablo 5 will see the Lord of Terror return. However, instead of stopping him from destroying all of Sanctuary, he will actually have already won.&nbsp;Blizzard teased Dia]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/diablo-5-is-coming-in-2029-will-actually-star-diablo/</link><pubDate>Sat, 12 Sep 2026 20:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/diablo-5-is-coming-in-2029-will-actually-star-diablo/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Diablo 4’s Next Class Is What You Expect But Isn’t Coming With A Full Expansion]]></title><description><![CDATA[Diablo 4's next class is Amazon, Blizzard announced during the BlizzCon opening ceremony, but it won't be coming as part of a new expansion. Instead, Blizzard will sell the Amazon as a separate DLC class pack in the first half of next year.The addition of the Amazon isn't exactly a surprise. First, it's an iconic class from Diablo 2, so it's a bit of a no-brainer there. Alongside the nostalgia factor, Diablo 4's latest expansion, Lord of Hatred, also took players to the literal home of the Amazo]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/diablo-4s-next-class-is-what-you-expect-but-isnt-coming-with-a-full-expansion/</link><pubDate>Sat, 12 Sep 2026 20:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/diablo-4s-next-class-is-what-you-expect-but-isnt-coming-with-a-full-expansion/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Overwatch Is Reworking Two Of Its Most Criticized Characters]]></title><description><![CDATA[After years of complaints, Overwatch is finally reworking two of its veteran heroes. Announced during BlizzCon 2026's opening ceremony, both Roadhog and Sombra will be receiving major reworks, with Sombra pivoting to being a support hero and Roadhog undergoing changes to make him more of a team player.<br />
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LBt8q49qD8k<br />
Overwatch director Aaron Keller has yet to share the specifics on how the pair will reworked, but mentioned players will be far less annoyed by Roadhog']]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/overwatch-is-reworking-two-of-its-most-criticized-characters/</link><pubDate>Sat, 12 Sep 2026 20:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/overwatch-is-reworking-two-of-its-most-criticized-characters/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Overwatch’s Newest Blood-Sucking Character Pushes The Game Even Further Into The Fantasy Genre]]></title><description><![CDATA[Since its inception, Overwatch has positioned itself as an optimistic, science fiction-driven world. Although some characters have introduced an element of the fantastical--the addition of the magical Wuxing University being the most notable tonal shift--the team behind the hero shooter has always prioritized scientific explanations for its heroes incredible abilities. Its newest character, however, seems to venture further into fantasy than ever before.<br />
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gK877kcyM]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/overwatchs-newest-blood-sucking-character-pushes-the-game-even-further-into-the-fantasy-genre/</link><pubDate>Sat, 12 Sep 2026 20:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/overwatchs-newest-blood-sucking-character-pushes-the-game-even-further-into-the-fantasy-genre/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[StarCraft Is Officially Back, But It’s Taking A Much Different Form]]></title><description><![CDATA[Following numerous rumors dating back many months, it's official: StarCraft is returning with a new game, but that game won't be in the traditional real-time-strategy genre the franchise is known for. Instead, the new StarCraft game is described as an open-world shooter.The news was revealed as part of BlizzCon's opening ceremony. However, that's essentially all we know, as the new game-referred to only as StarCraft--won't be released until 2030. As such, there were no further details shared abo]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/starcraft-is-officially-back-but-its-taking-a-much-different-form/</link><pubDate>Sat, 12 Sep 2026 19:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/starcraft-is-officially-back-but-its-taking-a-much-different-form/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Diablo Animated Series Coming To Netflix, Other Blizzard Franchises Teased]]></title><description><![CDATA[Well, that was unexpected. As part of the BlizzCon 2026 opening ceremony, studio president Johanna Faries announced that Blizzard is partnering with Netflix on an animated Diablo series.<br />
The announcement was made as Faries emphasized the studio is called Blizzard Entertainment, meaning it doesn't intend to limit itself to games. Overwatch and Warcraft were also specifically mentioned after the Diablo series' announcement, though Faries did not say if anything is official or concrete at this stag]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/diablo-animated-series-coming-to-netflix-other-blizzard-franchises-teased/</link><pubDate>Sat, 12 Sep 2026 19:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/diablo-animated-series-coming-to-netflix-other-blizzard-franchises-teased/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[For The First Time In 6 Years, Blizzard Is Bringing A New Character To Heroes Of The Storm]]></title><description><![CDATA[Heroes of the Storm, Blizzard's MOBA mashup of its various franchises, has largely remained unchanged since its developers moved onto other priorities back in 2022. But as WoW's long-running storylines are moving toward a conclusion that involves Xal'atath, that character is set to be added to HotS, and she arrives quite soon.Blizzard revealed the new addition as part of the BlizzCon Opening Ceremony. Xal'atath will join the Public Test Realm beginning this Monday, September 14, with a full rele]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/for-the-first-time-in-6-years-blizzard-is-bringing-a-new-character-to-heroes-of-the-storm/</link><pubDate>Sat, 12 Sep 2026 19:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/for-the-first-time-in-6-years-blizzard-is-bringing-a-new-character-to-heroes-of-the-storm/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[BlizzCon 2026 Opening Ceremony: All The Biggest Announcements And Games]]></title><description><![CDATA[BlizzCon is a big deal if you're a fan of all things Blizzard, as the weekend event kicks off with a traditional opening ceremony full of announcements and reveals for the company's biggest games. The show is about to begin, and if you're curious, we'll be keeping track of all the announcements as they happen for the 2026 edition.<br />
While Blizzard hasn't revealed which of its games will be in the spotlight, we're expecting World of Warcraft, Overwatch, and Diablo to be today's main-eventers, and i]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/blizzcon-2026-opening-ceremony-all-the-biggest-announcements-and-games/</link><pubDate>Sat, 12 Sep 2026 19:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/blizzcon-2026-opening-ceremony-all-the-biggest-announcements-and-games/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[BlizzCon 2026 Opening Ceremony: Start Time, How To Watch, And What To Expect]]></title><description><![CDATA[It's almost time for the first BlizzCon event in two years, as Blizzard prepares to celebrate its past, present, and future with its traditional opening ceremony. This leads into two days of panels and interviews, as Blizzard talks about its biggest franchises, ranging from Warcraft to Overwatch. If you're not planning to make a trip to Anaheim to watch the show in person, the good news is that you can enjoy it from the comfort of your home. Here's a breakdown of when you can tune in for all the]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/blizzcon-2026-opening-ceremony-start-time-how-to-watch-and-what-to-expect/</link><pubDate>Sat, 12 Sep 2026 07:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/blizzcon-2026-opening-ceremony-start-time-how-to-watch-and-what-to-expect/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[GTA 6 Developer Is Fighting Drones And Hackers To Keep The Game’s Secrets Safe]]></title><description><![CDATA[As the studio behind one of the most highly anticipated games of all time, GTA 6 developer Rockstar Games has divulged more details on how it keeps its secrets. As part of a hearing, which began yesterday at the Glasgow Employment Tribunal--in which Rockstar Games has been accused of unlawfully firing 34 GTA 6 developers based in the UK and Canada&nbsp;last year--the studio compared keeping a lid on GTA 6 to be on the same level as Apple or the Coca-Cola Company protecting its trade secrets."Gua]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/gta-6-developer-is-fighting-drones-and-hackers-to-keep-the-games-secrets-safe/</link><pubDate>Fri, 11 Sep 2026 19:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/gta-6-developer-is-fighting-drones-and-hackers-to-keep-the-games-secrets-safe/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[EA’s New Owners May Be Considering An Even Bigger Gaming Empire]]></title><description><![CDATA[EA has officially been sold, and with Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund now the majority shareholder in the video game company, talks are reportedly underway to merge it with&nbsp;Savvy Games Group, the&nbsp;gaming and esports holding company that's also owned by the PIF.Speaking to Bloomberg, sources said the PIF is aiming to foster&nbsp;"better coordination" between its gaming assets, and the merger could happen once it completes its plan to acquire&nbsp;Chinese mobile gaming company Moont]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/eas-new-owners-may-be-considering-an-even-bigger-gaming-empire/</link><pubDate>Fri, 11 Sep 2026 17:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/eas-new-owners-may-be-considering-an-even-bigger-gaming-empire/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Switch 2 Update Secretly Makes Digital Game Sharing Much Better]]></title><description><![CDATA[Everyone is focused on VRR (variable refresh rate) support for Switch 2 while docked. But the latest system update just provided a notable quality-of-life improvement for people--especially families--who own multiple Switch 2 and Switch consoles. Nintendo now allows for you to play a virtual game card on one of your devices without both having to be online. Previously, you'd need both hybrid consoles connected to the internet if you tried to play a digital title while it was "stored" on another.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/switch-2-update-secretly-makes-digital-game-sharing-much-better/</link><pubDate>Fri, 11 Sep 2026 17:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/switch-2-update-secretly-makes-digital-game-sharing-much-better/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Death Stranding Franchise Likely Barely Broke Even, Could Explain Sony Dropping Physint – Analyst]]></title><description><![CDATA[With Sony no longer involved in the production of Hideo Kojima's Metal Gear Solid spiritual successor, Physint, people are wondering why the PlayStation company decided to part ways with the veteran game designer's upcoming game. Xbox has stepped in to rescue the project, resulting in a rare win for Sony's rival. At the same time, Sony is weathering a PR storm brought on by its decision to kill game discs, rising console prices, and more.<br />
Why would it take another loss in the court of public opi]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/death-stranding-franchise-likely-barely-broke-even-could-explain-sony-dropping-physint-analyst/</link><pubDate>Fri, 11 Sep 2026 16:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/death-stranding-franchise-likely-barely-broke-even-could-explain-sony-dropping-physint-analyst/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hot Toys’ Marvel’s Wolverine Figure Gets The Details Right, Right Down To The Hairy Silicone Arms]]></title><description><![CDATA[Logan is sporting a sharp look in Marvel's Wolverine, and if you're a fan of his latest video game incarnation's fashion sense, you can bring him home with this sixth-scale figure. Hot Toys has revealed its official Wolverine figure, which features Logan in his default black-and-yellow "Battle Reborn"&nbsp;battlesuit. As you'd expect, it's not going to be cheap, but you are getting plenty of extras with this figure.You'll have two options: either a $285 standard figure or a $375 deluxe edition.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/hot-toys-marvels-wolverine-figure-gets-the-details-right-right-down-to-the-hairy-silicone-arms/</link><pubDate>Fri, 11 Sep 2026 14:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/hot-toys-marvels-wolverine-figure-gets-the-details-right-right-down-to-the-hairy-silicone-arms/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[GTA 6 DualSense Controller Scalpers Are Already Cashing In]]></title><description><![CDATA[It feels like it's the 2021 PS5/Xbox Series X|S shortage all over again, as scalpers have once again begun targeting preorders for limited-edition consoles and accessories. After the 25th-anniversary Xbox Series X sold out within a minute and stock of the new Legend of Zelda-themed Switch 2 console was scooped up in record time, it looks like the next hot commodities are the GTA 6 DualSense controllers. These were recently unveiled, and while they aren't sold out yet, that hasn't stopped scalper]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/gta-6-dualsense-controller-scalpers-are-already-cashing-in/</link><pubDate>Fri, 11 Sep 2026 13:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/gta-6-dualsense-controller-scalpers-are-already-cashing-in/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[GTA 6 Is Going To Be Huge. So Why Is Take-Two’s Stock Having Such A Bad Year?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Take-Two owns one of the largest entertainment franchises out there in Grand Theft Auto. The newest entry, GTA 6, launches this November. There is enormous hype for the new game, which is expected to sell millions of copies at launch and break records. In short, it's expected to be a once-in-a-decade (if not ever) kind of title. The game is also coming to market with a lot of positive sentiment and excitement. If you're a Take-Two shareholder, however, the past year has been a big bummer. Take-T]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/gta-6-is-going-to-be-huge-so-why-is-take-twos-stock-having-such-a-bad-year/</link><pubDate>Fri, 11 Sep 2026 10:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/gta-6-is-going-to-be-huge-so-why-is-take-twos-stock-having-such-a-bad-year/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nintendo Finally Adds Some Life To The Switch 2]]></title><description><![CDATA[Both of Nintendo's Switch consoles have been cursed with deafening silence in their menus and eShops. But the latest version 23.0.0 update for the Switch 2 at least injects a little bit of personality and nostalgia into one of the platform's menus, bringing back music for the Mii Maker.When you create a Mii in the Switch 2's system settings, the familiar Mii Channel music from the Wii now plays in the background. A music settings button on the top left also lets you change the track to the 3DS o]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/nintendo-finally-adds-some-life-to-the-switch-2/</link><pubDate>Fri, 11 Sep 2026 01:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/nintendo-finally-adds-some-life-to-the-switch-2/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wardogs’ Massive Start On Steam Undercut By Brutal Server Queues [Update]]]></title><description><![CDATA[Update: A hotfix has now been released for Wardogs that targets the ongoing server issues. If you're logged in and stuck in a queue, you'll need to close the game to download the update, which will then send you back into a queue once you log in again. Players will be allowed into the game in "controlled batches," the size of which were not specified, and might portend continued queues for the time being.<br />
More players will be let in as the issues are resolved, but no specific timetable is provid]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/wardogs-massive-start-on-steam-undercut-by-brutal-server-queues-update/</link><pubDate>Thu, 10 Sep 2026 20:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/wardogs-massive-start-on-steam-undercut-by-brutal-server-queues-update/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wardogs Has A Massive Start On Steam, But Players Face Brutal Sever Queues]]></title><description><![CDATA[A big new military FPS, Wardogs (not to be confused with the 2016 Jonah Hill/Miles Teller crime-comedy War Dogs) launched today in early access on Steam, and it's off to a hot start. The shooter reached 300,000 peak concurrent users on Steam right out of the gate and the $40 game is currently Steam's No. 1 best-seller. Pretty impressive for a game that the developer told you not to buy.Given the flood of players, developer Bulkhead instituted a server queue system, and this quickly became someth]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/wardogs-has-a-massive-start-on-steam-but-players-face-brutal-sever-queues/</link><pubDate>Thu, 10 Sep 2026 20:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/wardogs-has-a-massive-start-on-steam-but-players-face-brutal-sever-queues/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wardogs Has A Massive Start On Steam, But Players Face Brutal Server Queues]]></title><description><![CDATA[A big new military FPS, Wardogs (not to be confused with the 2016 Jonah Hill/Miles Teller crime-comedy War Dogs) launched today in early access on Steam, and it's off to a hot start. The shooter reached 300,000 peak concurrent users on Steam right out of the gate and the $40 game is currently Steam's No. 1 best-seller. Pretty impressive for a game that the developer told you not to buy.Given the flood of players, developer Bulkhead instituted a server queue system, and this quickly became someth]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/wardogs-has-a-massive-start-on-steam-but-players-face-brutal-server-queues/</link><pubDate>Thu, 10 Sep 2026 20:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/wardogs-has-a-massive-start-on-steam-but-players-face-brutal-server-queues/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Amazon Prime Members Get Doom Eternal And 10 More Games For Free In September]]></title><description><![CDATA[The next wave of monthly games for Amazon Luna has been revealed, and if you're a fan of first-person shooters, then you're in for a treat. The headline act is Doom Eternal, or if you'd prefer your guns to be chatterboxes, you can also grab the delightfully weird High on Life. Luna members can also stream Star Wars Outlaws later this month&nbsp;for open-world action set in a galaxy far (far!) away, or they can explore the alien world of Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora right now.&nbsp;<br />
Sign up for A]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/amazon-prime-members-get-doom-eternal-and-10-more-games-for-free-in-september/</link><pubDate>Thu, 10 Sep 2026 19:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/amazon-prime-members-get-doom-eternal-and-10-more-games-for-free-in-september/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Amazon Luna Introduces Its Most Ambitious Feature Yet In A Rough Month For Cloud Gaming]]></title><description><![CDATA[As part of its September update, Amazon Luna introduced a Remote Play feature that lets people play games together, even if they aren't in the same room.If you haven't heard of it, Luna is Amazon's cloud gaming service for Prime subscribers that lets them access and play a catalog of games without the need for a console or PC. While some Luna games have had multiplayer features, you previously needed to be in the same room with others to play those titles.<br />
Remote Play intends to solve that by le]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/amazon-luna-introduces-its-most-ambitious-feature-yet-in-a-rough-month-for-cloud-gaming/</link><pubDate>Thu, 10 Sep 2026 19:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/amazon-luna-introduces-its-most-ambitious-feature-yet-in-a-rough-month-for-cloud-gaming/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[GTA 6 Trailer Drove 100,000 Netflix Sign-Ups In The US Alone In One Day, Analyst Claims]]></title><description><![CDATA[Netflix and Rockstar Games worked together on the recent 26-minute GTA 6 Extended Look trailer, and it seemingly paid off in multiple ways for the streaming company. After Netflix's own data showed that the Extended Look wasincredibly popular with viewers, it's now been reported that the Extended Look drove more than 100,000 people to sign up to Netflix that day in the US alone.This is according to Ampere Analysis, which added that the Extended Look was the third-biggest Netflix event in 2026 fo]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/gta-6-trailer-drove-100000-netflix-sign-ups-in-the-us-alone-in-one-day-analyst-claims/</link><pubDate>Thu, 10 Sep 2026 17:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/gta-6-trailer-drove-100000-netflix-sign-ups-in-the-us-alone-in-one-day-analyst-claims/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[PlayStation Dropping Physint Has Fans Trying To Figure Out What Went Wrong]]></title><description><![CDATA[A decade ago,&nbsp;at its PlayStation E3 press conference, Sony introduced veteran game designer Hideo Kojima&nbsp;in grand fashion to show off the first trailer for Death Stranding. It's now 2026, and that partnership appears to have fizzled out, as Kojima's Metal Gear Solid spiritual successor, Physint, has found a new home at Xbox after Sony dropped it. The Metal Gear Solid creator has also confirmed that he received notice from the company that it intended to cancel Phsyint, leading to sever]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/playstation-dropping-physint-has-fans-trying-to-figure-out-what-went-wrong/</link><pubDate>Thu, 10 Sep 2026 17:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/playstation-dropping-physint-has-fans-trying-to-figure-out-what-went-wrong/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Unofficial GTA 6 Worldwide Release Times Revealed, And The US Gets It Almost Last]]></title><description><![CDATA[GTA 6 is one of the most-anticipated games ever, and it arrives on November 19. People naturally want to know when exactly that day it will be available to play, and now it looks the like first indication of that has come to light.<br />
GTA Vice scoured PlayStation Store listings for the game across 63 countries and regions, and discovered that the game will not have a global simultaneous release. It looks like the US will be among the last major markets to get it.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XpPp]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/unofficial-gta-6-worldwide-release-times-revealed-and-the-us-gets-it-almost-last/</link><pubDate>Thu, 10 Sep 2026 16:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/unofficial-gta-6-worldwide-release-times-revealed-and-the-us-gets-it-almost-last/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nintendo’s Latest Sale Is Possible Due To Tariff Refunds]]></title><description><![CDATA[Nintendo of America has announced a "Customer Appreciation Sale," offering 30% off games and access, with Nintendo specifically citing its tariff refunds as the reason why it's running the sale, at least in part.<br />
"The Customer Appreciation Sale is our way of saying thank you to Nintendo players for their continued support and is made possible in part by tariff-related refunds. While Nintendo absorbed most tariff-related costs, the refunds helped make promotions like this one possible," the compa]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/nintendos-latest-sale-is-possible-due-to-tariff-refunds/</link><pubDate>Thu, 10 Sep 2026 15:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/nintendos-latest-sale-is-possible-due-to-tariff-refunds/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nintendo’s Latest Sale Is Made Possible By Tariff Refunds It’s Not Giving You]]></title><description><![CDATA[Nintendo of America has announced a "Customer Appreciation Sale," offering 30% off games and access, with Nintendo specifically citing its tariff refunds as the reason why it's running the sale, at least in part.<br />
"The Customer Appreciation Sale is our way of saying thank you to Nintendo players for their continued support and is made possible in part by tariff-related refunds. While Nintendo absorbed most tariff-related costs, the refunds helped make promotions like this one possible," the compa]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/nintendos-latest-sale-is-made-possible-by-tariff-refunds-its-not-giving-you/</link><pubDate>Thu, 10 Sep 2026 15:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/nintendos-latest-sale-is-made-possible-by-tariff-refunds-its-not-giving-you/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Star Wars Zero Company Is Missing The Only Achievement I Wanted]]></title><description><![CDATA[Star Wars Zero Company released late last month, and it became one of my favorite games of the year almost instantly. I recently finished it, and while I was very satisfied with how it all wrapped up, there was one thing--a certain achievement--that was missing, and it filled me with arage I can only satiate by complaining about it online.<br />
You see, like the XCOM series it took so much inspiration from, Star Wars Zero Company features a permadeath mechanic. With the exception of main protagonist]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/star-wars-zero-company-is-missing-the-only-achievement-i-wanted/</link><pubDate>Thu, 10 Sep 2026 15:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/star-wars-zero-company-is-missing-the-only-achievement-i-wanted/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[A Top Boss At GTA 6 Company Take-Two Sold A Bunch Of Stock, But It’s Not What You Think]]></title><description><![CDATA[With Rockstar's GTA 6 on the horizon, and poised for massive success, many people might be interested in buying stock of Rockstar's parent company, Take-Two, as opposed to selling it. One Take-Two executive, CFO Lainie Goldstein, recently sold a big chunk of shares, prompting some to theorize as to why. But the answer is not very exciting at all and doesn't speak to anything specific about her views on GTA 6 or the company's outlook generally going forward.<br />
A regulatory filing (via The Motley Fo]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/a-top-boss-at-gta-6-company-take-two-sold-a-bunch-of-stock-but-its-not-what-you-think/</link><pubDate>Thu, 10 Sep 2026 15:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/a-top-boss-at-gta-6-company-take-two-sold-a-bunch-of-stock-but-its-not-what-you-think/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kojima’s Physint Dropped By PlayStation, Rescued By Xbox]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sony has revealed today that it will no longer be working with Kojima Productions on stealth action game Physint, while Kojima announced that Xbox has stepped up to rescue the project. The change in publishers means both of Kojima's upcoming projects are now being made in partnership with Xbox, a departure from his long history of developing games for the PlayStation.PlayStation's official statement didn't say why it chose to end its support of Physint, leaving gamers to speculate on the reasons]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/kojimas-physint-dropped-by-playstation-rescued-by-xbox/</link><pubDate>Thu, 10 Sep 2026 09:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/kojimas-physint-dropped-by-playstation-rescued-by-xbox/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Investor Accidentally Pitches Kickass Pokemon Apocalypse Movie]]></title><description><![CDATA[For more than three decades, Pokemon and its various card and video games have enjoyed sustained popularity around the world. And at least one prominent collector and investor--Griffin Gaming Partners co-founder Peter Levin--believes that Pokemon's enduring appeal not only extends to the present, it could continue even if the world suddenly came to an end."Pokemon is a global phenomenon," Levin told The Hollywood Reporter. "I'm absolutely convinced that if the world suffered an apocalypse tomorr]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/investor-accidentally-pitches-kickass-pokemon-apocalypse-movie/</link><pubDate>Thu, 10 Sep 2026 02:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/investor-accidentally-pitches-kickass-pokemon-apocalypse-movie/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[A Full-Fledged Skyrim Mod Starring Matt Berry Is Here To Refresh The Game With An Ikea Ad]]></title><description><![CDATA[I am not enthusiastic about what feels like an inevitable future wherein games and gaming subscription services are inundated with advertisements. That said, I am excited to reinstall Skyrim so I can play an elaborate Ikea ad.Newly released on Bethesda's Creations site, Kallax Storageborn is a remarkably in-depth Skyrim mod that features the titular Ikea item. But rather than simply adding the Kallax shelving unit as an item you can use to organize your in-game house, the mod turns it into a com]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/a-full-fledged-skyrim-mod-starring-matt-berry-is-here-to-refresh-the-game-with-an-ikea-ad/</link><pubDate>Wed, 09 Sep 2026 21:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/a-full-fledged-skyrim-mod-starring-matt-berry-is-here-to-refresh-the-game-with-an-ikea-ad/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gears Of War: E-Day Has A Smash Mouth-Inspired Achievement, And That’s Fantastic]]></title><description><![CDATA[Following the big Steam leak that revealed achievement lists and more for upcoming games, Microsoft has officially released the list of Achievements for Gears of War: E-Day, and there is a Shrek/Smash Mouth-inspired one among them.Players can unlock an achievement called "HEY NOW, YOU'RE AN ALL STAR..." by accumulating 25,000 kills in the Versus multiplayer mode. This Achievement provides 25 Gamerscore.<br />
For anyone just catching up, 2001's Shrek famously featured the Smash Mouth song, "All Star,"]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/gears-of-war-e-day-has-a-smash-mouth-inspired-achievement-and-thats-fantastic/</link><pubDate>Wed, 09 Sep 2026 21:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/gears-of-war-e-day-has-a-smash-mouth-inspired-achievement-and-thats-fantastic/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[We’ve Never Seen Anything Like This In Call Of Duty Before]]></title><description><![CDATA[Activision has revealed new information about one of the perks for preordering Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4, and it's a bit unusual.<br />
People who preorder the game on any platform get the Inner Circuit M4 weapon blueprint, but those who preorder on Xbox will get a translucent OG green version of the gun to celebrate Xbox's 25th anniversary this year. Like the OG translucent Xbox, the weapon blueprint allows players to see through it.If you preorder MW4 on any other platform, you'll get the same]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/weve-never-seen-anything-like-this-in-call-of-duty-before/</link><pubDate>Wed, 09 Sep 2026 20:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/weve-never-seen-anything-like-this-in-call-of-duty-before/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Blizzard Workers Win Historic Union Contract That Could Set A New Standard For Game Developers]]></title><description><![CDATA[A group of 1,900 employees at Blizzard Entertainment has successfully signed a union contract with Microsoft, securing several guarantees for members. Represented by the Communications Workers of America (CWA), the contract has given the Blizzard workers more workplace flexibility and guaranteed wage increases, but several other industry-first agreements could make this a blueprint for other video game unions to follow.One of the big wins for the Blizzard union is&nbsp;artificial intelligence&nb]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/blizzard-workers-win-historic-union-contract-that-could-set-a-new-standard-for-game-developers/</link><pubDate>Wed, 09 Sep 2026 19:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/blizzard-workers-win-historic-union-contract-that-could-set-a-new-standard-for-game-developers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Switch 2’s 40th-Anniversary Console Sells Out Immediately, And Guess What Happened Next]]></title><description><![CDATA[Nintendo's new 40th-anniversary Zelda-themed Switch 2 console went on sale on September 8, the same day it was announced, and it sold out immediately.<br />
I bet you can guess what happened next. Listings for the $520 limited-edition console popped up on eBay the same day, with sellers hoping to make tidy profits. There are numerous listings on eBay asking for $800 and $850--that's about 50% more than the list price. It appears there is a single seller account offering five different units, so this i]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/switch-2s-40th-anniversary-console-sells-out-immediately-and-guess-what-happened-next/</link><pubDate>Wed, 09 Sep 2026 19:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/switch-2s-40th-anniversary-console-sells-out-immediately-and-guess-what-happened-next/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[With No 3D Mario In Sight, Mario’s 40th Is A Bust For Switch 2 Owners]]></title><description><![CDATA[Another Nintendo Direct came and went without mention of a new Mario game, ending the franchise's 40th anniversary year not with a bang, but with a resounding "huh?"<br />
Despite rumors and murmurs from noted leakers, there was no reveal of a 3D Mario game at the September 2026 Nintendo Direct. In fact, the only mention of Nintendo's mascot was a free update to Mario Kart World, which allows you to play SNES courses already in the Free Roam map in Versus mode.Traditionally, Nintendo consoles have bee]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/with-no-3d-mario-in-sight-marios-40th-is-a-bust-for-switch-2-owners/</link><pubDate>Wed, 09 Sep 2026 18:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/with-no-3d-mario-in-sight-marios-40th-is-a-bust-for-switch-2-owners/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Duskbloods Was A No-Show At The September Nintendo Direct And Now I’m Worried]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Duskbloods, From Software's new game and one of the Switch 2's biggest exclusives, was missing-in-action during the September Nintendo Direct.That normally wouldn't be too shocking, except for the fact The Duskbloods is still slated to release this year. With less than four months to go until the end of the year, the window for The Duskbloods is closing.One might have assumed the next game from the creators of Elden Ring would receive a release date as part of the presentation, as well as pe]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/the-duskbloods-was-a-no-show-at-the-september-nintendo-direct-and-now-im-worried/</link><pubDate>Wed, 09 Sep 2026 17:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/the-duskbloods-was-a-no-show-at-the-september-nintendo-direct-and-now-im-worried/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[PlayStation Plus Extra/Premium Games For September 2026 Include WWE 2K26 And More]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sony has confirmed which games are coming to the PlayStation Plus games catalog for September 2026 for Extra and Premium subscribers.This month, subscribers can look for ward to WWE 2K26, Ball x Pit, RuneScape: Dragonwilds, and Date Everything. Slitterhead, Ninja Gaiden: Ragebound, Dungeons of Hinterberg, and Sniper Elite: Resistance are also on the way for Extra subscribers.PlayStation Plus Premium members, meanwhile, are getting Mega Man X Command Mission and Metro Redux. You can see the full]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/playstation-plus-extrapremium-games-for-september-2026-include-wwe-2k26-and-more/</link><pubDate>Wed, 09 Sep 2026 17:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/playstation-plus-extrapremium-games-for-september-2026-include-wwe-2k26-and-more/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[GTA 6 Was Not “Fully Formed” When Trailer 1 Came Out In 2023]]></title><description><![CDATA[When Rockstar released GTA 6's first trailer in December 2023, the game looked like it was coming along well, but it wasn't "fully formed" back then. That's according to Rockstar North boss Rob Nelson, who said in an interview that the trailer's song, Tom Petty's "Love is a Long Road" was a "mission statement" for the developers to rally around to get the game finished."With the first trailer for this game, the Tom Petty song&nbsp;was a real sort of mission statement. You don&rsquo;t have the ga]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/gta-6-was-not-fully-formed-when-trailer-1-came-out-in-2023/</link><pubDate>Wed, 09 Sep 2026 16:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/gta-6-was-not-fully-formed-when-trailer-1-came-out-in-2023/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mario Kart World Free Update Is Out Today With All This New Stuff]]></title><description><![CDATA[As part of the Nintendo Direct today, Nintendo announced a free update for Mario Kart World that adds courses from the original Mario Kart game, 1992's Super Mario Kart. People don't have to wait--the update is out today.Classic courses from that game, including Choco Island, Vanilla Lake, and Ghost Valley, will be available to play in Versus. There are 10 courses in total.<br />
https://twitter.com/NintendoAmerica/status/2097696070990016647<br />
Additionally, players can ride over question-mark panels to]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/mario-kart-world-free-update-is-out-today-with-all-this-new-stuff/</link><pubDate>Wed, 09 Sep 2026 16:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/mario-kart-world-free-update-is-out-today-with-all-this-new-stuff/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Romancing SaGa 3 Is The Latest Surprise RPG Remake]]></title><description><![CDATA[Square Enix has announced&nbsp;a&nbsp;remake of the 1995 RPG classic, Romancing SaGa 3: Destinies United, during the September Nintendo Direct. Billed as a "full 3D remake" by the company, this new version of Romancing SaGa 3 will feature upgraded graphics, fully voiced cutscenes, overhauls to combat and other mechanics, selectable difficulty levels, and&nbsp;several more&nbsp;new features.Set in a world with scheduled despair, the game follows eight protagonists on their quest to find the survi]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/romancing-saga-3-is-the-latest-surprise-rpg-remake/</link><pubDate>Wed, 09 Sep 2026 16:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/romancing-saga-3-is-the-latest-surprise-rpg-remake/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[A New Handheld-Only Switch 2 Game Is Coming From The Silent Hill 2 Remake Devs]]></title><description><![CDATA[Onyx: The Dark Grip was a surprise announcement at today's Nintendo Direct, especially considering it's playable only in handheld mode. A Switch 2 exclusive, the horror title comes from Bloober Team, the developer behind the Silent Hill 2 remake and Chronos: The New Dawn.Breaking&hellip;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/a-new-handheld-only-switch-2-game-is-coming-from-the-silent-hill-2-remake-devs/</link><pubDate>Wed, 09 Sep 2026 16:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/a-new-handheld-only-switch-2-game-is-coming-from-the-silent-hill-2-remake-devs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Samus Is Returning To 2D In Metroid Ravenous, And She Talks Again]]></title><description><![CDATA[Today, during the Nintendo Direct livestream, Nintendo announced Metroid Ravenous, a new 2D adventure coming exclusively to Nintendo Switch 2 early next year.<br />
The debut trailer introduced a new group of mysterious villains, as well as a look at some of the new locales Samus will be traveling through to hunt then down. We also see hints of a a new mechanic where Samus "feeds" on enemies to gain extra powers, though exactly how Samus is augmented by feeding is still a mystery.<br />
https://www.youtube.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/samus-is-returning-to-2d-in-metroid-ravenous-and-she-talks-again/</link><pubDate>Wed, 09 Sep 2026 16:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/samus-is-returning-to-2d-in-metroid-ravenous-and-she-talks-again/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Now You Can Play Star Fox Adventures On Switch 2 And Decide If It’s Terrible Or Great Yourself]]></title><description><![CDATA[The black sheep of the Star Fox series, Star Fox Adventures, has landed on the Nintendo Switch Online service. As announced in the September 2026 Nintendo Direct, the GameCube title is available to play as a Nintendo Classic today for subscribers of Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack.Star Fox Adventures came out in 2002 and marked a departure from the dog-fighting gameplay the series is known for. Developed by Rare, the game began life as Dinosaur Planet for Nintendo 64 before Shigeru Miyam]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/now-you-can-play-star-fox-adventures-on-switch-2-and-decide-if-its-terrible-or-great-yourself/</link><pubDate>Wed, 09 Sep 2026 16:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/now-you-can-play-star-fox-adventures-on-switch-2-and-decide-if-its-terrible-or-great-yourself/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nintendo Direct September 2026: All The Biggest Announcements And Games]]></title><description><![CDATA[It's the big day for Nintendo fans, as the annual September Direct kicks off in a few minutes. Running for roughly 45 minutes, this broadcast is expected to offer a fresh look at everything coming to Switch consoles from Nintendo and its third-party partners. The June 2026 Nintendo Direct featured a ton of trailers for a wide range of games, so we're expecting more of the same today--and maybe even a few surprises. As always, we'll be covering the Direct live, so you can keep scrolling down for]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/nintendo-direct-september-2026-all-the-biggest-announcements-and-games/</link><pubDate>Wed, 09 Sep 2026 15:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/nintendo-direct-september-2026-all-the-biggest-announcements-and-games/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[AI Could “Kill All Humans” In Next Decade, Anthropic Lead Says]]></title><description><![CDATA[Anthropic alignment science lead Evan Hubinger has said the AI company behind Claude and other AI products "earnestly" believes that AI "could kill all humans," and it could happen in the next decade.<br />
Posting in response to Anthropic AI researcher Jacob Coxon's own resignation from the company due to safety concerns, Hubinger said, "We really do earnestly believe AI could kill all humans! I personally think it is &gt;10% within the next decade."He added: "I believe Anthropic is trying its best,]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/ai-could-kill-all-humans-in-next-decade-anthropic-lead-says/</link><pubDate>Wed, 09 Sep 2026 15:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/ai-could-kill-all-humans-in-next-decade-anthropic-lead-says/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kingdom Hearts 4 Leak Reveals One Of Its Most Unexpected Worlds]]></title><description><![CDATA[Today is not a good day to be hit with Kingdom Hearts 4 spoilers, as thanks to what appears to be a massive Steam leak, achievement lists for multiple games have appeared online. Amongst the games caught in the leak is Kingdom Hearts 4, and if the data is real, several of the game's worlds have been revealed early. So far, only the world of Pixar's Coco has been officially confirmed by Disney, but it looks like players might be visiting one of the biggest IP from the House of Mouse, for the firs]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/kingdom-hearts-4-leak-reveals-one-of-its-most-unexpected-worlds/</link><pubDate>Wed, 09 Sep 2026 15:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/kingdom-hearts-4-leak-reveals-one-of-its-most-unexpected-worlds/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Resident Evil Movie Director Reacts To Backlash, Says He Was “Naive” To Think Gamers Would Embrace Him]]></title><description><![CDATA[One of the talking points surrounding the upcoming Resident Evil movie is that director Zach Cregger took an original idea and slapped the Resident Evil name on it. That's not true, Cregger has said, and now he's shared more of his thought process as it relates to some of the blowback from fans of the games.<br />
He told IGN that, in retrospect, he feels it was "naive" to think that fans of the games would immediately embrace his pitch for his Resident Evil movie."I thought fans of these games, like]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/resident-evil-movie-director-reacts-to-backlash-says-he-was-naive-to-think-gamers-would-embrace-him/</link><pubDate>Wed, 09 Sep 2026 14:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/resident-evil-movie-director-reacts-to-backlash-says-he-was-naive-to-think-gamers-would-embrace-him/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Major Steam Leak Reveals Achievements For Persona 6, Kingdom Hearts 4, And Unannounced Games]]></title><description><![CDATA[A massive Steam leak has revealed hundreds of achievements for upcoming games, including highly anticipated titles like Kingdom Hearts 4, Persona 6, and Fable. On the&nbsp;website Exophase--which tracks achievements for games on Steam, Epic Games Store, and more--the achievement&nbsp;lists for numerous in-development games were uploaded to it and made public.&nbsp;It looks like the site trackers scraped up all the achievements uploaded to Steam recently, resulting&nbsp;in potential&nbsp;story sp]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/major-steam-leak-reveals-achievements-for-persona-6-kingdom-hearts-4-and-unannounced-games/</link><pubDate>Wed, 09 Sep 2026 13:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/major-steam-leak-reveals-achievements-for-persona-6-kingdom-hearts-4-and-unannounced-games/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nintendo Direct September 2026: Start Time, How To Watch, And What To Expect]]></title><description><![CDATA[With yesterday's Legend of Zelda Direct in the bag, it's time to take a broader look at what's coming to Switch consoles with the September Nintendo Direct. Yesterday's broadcast was mostly focused on the upcoming remake of The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time, but today, we're expecting to see a whole lot more than just the hero in green. In case you can't make it, we'll be covering each new announcement and trailer as they drop, so keep on scrolling to see all the reveals and hit your F5 key t]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/nintendo-direct-september-2026-start-time-how-to-watch-and-what-to-expect/</link><pubDate>Wed, 09 Sep 2026 04:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/nintendo-direct-september-2026-start-time-how-to-watch-and-what-to-expect/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Xbox Game Pass Adds A Great Call Of Duty Game Today]]></title><description><![CDATA[Xbox Game Pass grows today with the addition of a popular Call of Duty game. New to the service from today, September 8, is 2020's Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War. It's available on Game Pass Ultimate, Game Pass Premium, and PC Game Pass, and the game supports cloud streaming as well.Developed by Treyarch and Raven, Black Ops Cold War is set in Cold War-era 1981, with its campaign following Russell Adler as he and his team seek out a spy named Perseus. The game also has multiplayer, of course,]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/xbox-game-pass-adds-a-great-call-of-duty-game-today/</link><pubDate>Tue, 08 Sep 2026 21:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/xbox-game-pass-adds-a-great-call-of-duty-game-today/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Internet Reacts To Zelda: Ocarina Of Time’s Changes]]></title><description><![CDATA[Following the reveal of The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time's remake earlier this year, Nintendo shared an extended look at the game during the company's latest Direct. Naturally, players have been sharing their opinions on social media, and certain aspects of the game's art style has been divisive among the fan base. However, there have been some very positive reactions as well.The new looks for young Link and some of the other character inspired a round of memes and jokes.<br />
https://twitter.com]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/the-internet-reacts-to-zelda-ocarina-of-times-changes/</link><pubDate>Tue, 08 Sep 2026 20:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/the-internet-reacts-to-zelda-ocarina-of-times-changes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Xbox’s Disc-To-Digital Program Has A Big Problem: Several Major Publishers Aren’t Participating]]></title><description><![CDATA[Xbox's disc-to-digital program looks like it could be a vital step forward for players who want to hold on to their physical games in an increasingly digital world, but it does have limits. Not every game publisher is on board with it, it seems, as Xbox users are reporting that four of the biggest companies aren't "participating" at all.So far, it looks like games from Sega, Square Enix, Ubisoft, and Bandai Namco are largely incompatible with the disc-to-digital service. As verified by Kotaku, p]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/xboxs-disc-to-digital-program-has-a-big-problem-several-major-publishers-arent-participating/</link><pubDate>Tue, 08 Sep 2026 19:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/xboxs-disc-to-digital-program-has-a-big-problem-several-major-publishers-arent-participating/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[GameStop Sets A New Financial Record, And It’s No Thanks To Games]]></title><description><![CDATA[Retailer GameStop has released its latest earnings report, and it was a record-breaker for the company. The Texas-based retailer's biggest number for its fiscal Q2 quarter that ended August 1 was $160.2 million. That's how much GameStop made in operating income for the period, and it was the highest Q2 operating income level since the company went public in 2002.Net income was up, too, reaching $298.7 million, compared to $168.6 million last year.<br />
GameStop benefitted from continued growth in its]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/gamestop-sets-a-new-financial-record-and-its-no-thanks-to-games/</link><pubDate>Tue, 08 Sep 2026 18:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/gamestop-sets-a-new-financial-record-and-its-no-thanks-to-games/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What To Expect From BlizzCon 2026: StarCraft’s Return, A Whole Lot Of Warcraft]]></title><description><![CDATA[BlizzCon 2026 begins September 12, and while there is big news every time developer Blizzard decides to host its fan convention, after a two-year hiatus, this year's show in particular seems poised to be a major occasion for fans of Blizzard franchises like Warcraft, StarCraft, Diablo, and Overwatch.Blizzard president Johanna Faries hasn't been shy about hyping up this year's show in interviews, calling 2026 Blizzard's "biggest year yet." She said its various development teams are "cooking on bi]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/what-to-expect-from-blizzcon-2026-starcrafts-return-a-whole-lot-of-warcraft/</link><pubDate>Tue, 08 Sep 2026 18:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/what-to-expect-from-blizzcon-2026-starcrafts-return-a-whole-lot-of-warcraft/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Stop The Presses, Link Can Jump In Ocarina Of Time Remake]]></title><description><![CDATA[Today, Nintendo aired The Legend Of Zelda 40th Anniversary Direct. We learned the Ocarina of Time remake is launching November 5. We heard about a new orchestra concert touring the world in 2027. We finally got to see the title of the upcoming full-length movie: The Legend Of Zelda (no, really, that's it). Then, Eiji Aonuma walked us through a 15-minute gameplay demo of the upcoming Ocarina of Time Remake, and while the game's new look and gameplay are already being debated, there's no denying o]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/stop-the-presses-link-can-jump-in-ocarina-of-time-remake/</link><pubDate>Tue, 08 Sep 2026 17:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/stop-the-presses-link-can-jump-in-ocarina-of-time-remake/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Legend Of Zelda 40th Anniversary Direct Missed A Giant Wind Waker-Sized Opportunity]]></title><description><![CDATA[If you were hoping to see older Zelda games ported to or remastered for the Switch at the recent Legend of Zelda 40th Anniversary Direct, you were likely disappointed, as Nintendo instead dedicated almost the entire show to its upcoming Ocarina of Time remake.Out of all the Legend of Zelda remasters that have come to Switch consoles over the years, there's still a sizable Wind Waker HD-shaped hole in that collection. The Legend of Zelda: Wind Waker HD released on the Wii U in 2013, with a number]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/the-legend-of-zelda-40th-anniversary-direct-missed-a-giant-wind-waker-sized-opportunity/</link><pubDate>Tue, 08 Sep 2026 17:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/the-legend-of-zelda-40th-anniversary-direct-missed-a-giant-wind-waker-sized-opportunity/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Legend Of Zelda: Ocarina Of Time Remake Looks Fantastic In First Gameplay Look]]></title><description><![CDATA[After months of rumors, Nintendo finally revealed that The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time remake was real back in June. While that reveal was purely cinematic, today's Nintendo Direct for The Legend of Zelda showed off gameplay for the remake and offered a closer look at its updated art direction.The Switch 2 exclusive stays true to the 1998 original's aesthetics, while showcasing a huge upgrade visually. Link's hat and tunic, for example, showcase detailed threading and embroidering, along wi]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/the-legend-of-zelda-ocarina-of-time-remake-looks-fantastic-in-first-gameplay-look/</link><pubDate>Tue, 08 Sep 2026 16:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/the-legend-of-zelda-ocarina-of-time-remake-looks-fantastic-in-first-gameplay-look/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Zelda: Ocarina Of Time Remake Borrows At Least One Mechanic From Breath Of The Wild]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time on Switch 2 looks like a very faithful remake of the Nintendo 64 classic, but as seen in the Zelda 40th anniversary Direct, this updated version of the game takes at least one element from the modern open-world Zelda games.When demonstrating the returning Fairy Slingshot item, Zelda producer Eiji Aonuma showed off the weapon-switching and aiming mechanics, which look nearly identical to the same systems in Breath of the Wild.<br />
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/zelda-ocarina-of-time-remake-borrows-at-least-one-mechanic-from-breath-of-the-wild/</link><pubDate>Tue, 08 Sep 2026 16:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/zelda-ocarina-of-time-remake-borrows-at-least-one-mechanic-from-breath-of-the-wild/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Legend Of Zelda Anniversary Concert Tour Coming In 2027]]></title><description><![CDATA[During The Legend of Zelda 40th Anniversary Direct, Nintendo confirmed that a worldwide 40th Anniversary Concert Tour will take place in 2027.<br />
After an original opening arrangement kicked off the direct and the movie title was revealed, legendary Nintendo composer Koji Kondo showed up to announce The Legend of Zelda 40th Anniversary Concert, which will tour across Japan, North America, Europe, and Australia in 2027. Considering that Nintendo has not held an officially licensed Zelda music tour i]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/the-legend-of-zelda-anniversary-concert-tour-coming-in-2027/</link><pubDate>Tue, 08 Sep 2026 16:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/the-legend-of-zelda-anniversary-concert-tour-coming-in-2027/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Legend Of Zelda: Ocarina Of Time Remake Release Date Is November 5, Just Before GTA 6]]></title><description><![CDATA[As part of the Zelda-themed Nintendo Direct today, Nintendo announced that The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time's new remake for Switch 2 will release on November 5. That's just before GTA 6 launches on November 19.Nintendo also showed off the first gameplay of the remake, including the game's updated graphics, new features, and more.Ocarina of Time was originally released in 1998 for the Nintendo 64, and it's one of the most beloved entries in the series.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PQvD3p2y]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/legend-of-zelda-ocarina-of-time-remake-release-date-is-november-5-just-before-gta-6/</link><pubDate>Tue, 08 Sep 2026 16:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/legend-of-zelda-ocarina-of-time-remake-release-date-is-november-5-just-before-gta-6/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Legend Of Zelda Movie, Based On The Legend Of Zelda, Is Called The  Legend Of Zelda]]></title><description><![CDATA[After teasing fans with a few images earlier this year, Nintendo finally gave a little more info about the Legend of Zelda live-action movie. Very little! We now have a final title, but Nintendo chose not to share any additional images or a trailer yet. The movie will release on April 30, 2027.Series creator Shigeru Miyamoto appeared briefly to share that the final title is simply The Legend of Zelda. He called attention to the lack of subtitle, and said that once you see the movie the simplicit]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/the-legend-of-zelda-movie-based-on-the-legend-of-zelda-is-called-the-legend-of-zelda/</link><pubDate>Tue, 08 Sep 2026 16:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/the-legend-of-zelda-movie-based-on-the-legend-of-zelda-is-called-the-legend-of-zelda/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[EA Used AI To Clone John Buccigross’ Voice In NHL 27]]></title><description><![CDATA[Electronic Arts utilizes generative AI systems in its suite of development tools, and now another example has come to light. John Buccigross, the ESPN personality who joined the in-game broadcast booth for NHL 27 this year, has revealed that EA Sports used generative AI to simulate his voice in some scenarios. The developers seemingly did not disclose this prior to launch.<br />
He said on the Chirping Zebras podcast (via 23sabres) that the developers played some AI-produced lines back for him, and he]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/ea-used-ai-to-clone-john-buccigross-voice-in-nhl-27/</link><pubDate>Tue, 08 Sep 2026 15:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/ea-used-ai-to-clone-john-buccigross-voice-in-nhl-27/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Legend of Zelda 40th Anniversary Direct: All The Biggest Announcements]]></title><description><![CDATA[This year marks a&nbsp;major milestone for The Legend of Zelda IP, but one that has seemingly had very little fanfare from its parent company, Nintendo. That all changes today, as Nintendo is dedicating a whole Direct broadcast to its long-running tale of heroes in green, mythical items of power, and the titular princess Zelda. Nintendo has--as always--kept mostly&nbsp;quiet about what you can expect from today's look at The Legend of Zelda, but it did confirm that the show will run for around 3]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/the-legend-of-zelda-40th-anniversary-direct-all-the-biggest-announcements/</link><pubDate>Tue, 08 Sep 2026 15:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/the-legend-of-zelda-40th-anniversary-direct-all-the-biggest-announcements/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Resident Evil Director Says He Won’t Do A Franchise Movie Again]]></title><description><![CDATA[Director Zach Cregger is making one of 2026's most-anticipated video game movies in Resident Evil, but don't expect him to make another film based on a franchise again.<br />
Speaking to Deadline, Cregger said, "I'm doing this [Resident Evil], and that's it for me. I'm not going to go tackle any other franchises."Why? He said it's because he wants to "write whatever I want to write," as opposed to adhering to a specific franchise's history and lore.<br />
"I don&rsquo;t want to write something where I have]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/resident-evil-director-says-he-wont-do-a-franchise-movie-again/</link><pubDate>Tue, 08 Sep 2026 15:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/resident-evil-director-says-he-wont-do-a-franchise-movie-again/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rumored 3D Mario Game Could Finally Be Revealed At Tomorrow’s Nintendo Direct]]></title><description><![CDATA[The big September Nintendo Direct is right around the corner, and so far, the only thing that Nintendo has confirmed about it is that it'll run for 45 minutes. Beyond that, the company is keeping a tight lid on tomorrow's broadcast, where it's expected to make a few big reveals that could help soften the blow of a $50 increase to the Switch 2 console.That hasn't stopped leakers from making some bold predictions, as one insider claims that we could finally see a new 3D Mario game revealed. Malo93]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/rumored-3d-mario-game-could-finally-be-revealed-at-tomorrows-nintendo-direct/</link><pubDate>Tue, 08 Sep 2026 14:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/rumored-3d-mario-game-could-finally-be-revealed-at-tomorrows-nintendo-direct/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Capcom Is Getting My Hopes Up For Devil May Cry 6 With Its Talk Of “Reactivating” Dormant Franchises]]></title><description><![CDATA[A new Onimusha game hit PC and consoles last week, and so far, it looks like Capcom has yet another win on its hands. Onimusha: Way of the Sword sold 1 million copies on launch day--bringing lifetime sales for the franchise up to 10 million--which is pretty impressive for a series that has been dormant for the better part of 20 years. Commenting on the early sales milestone, Capcom said that it wants to repeat Onimusha's success with other games that haven't seen a new release in many years."In]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/capcom-is-getting-my-hopes-up-for-devil-may-cry-6-with-its-talk-of-reactivating-dormant-franchises/</link><pubDate>Tue, 08 Sep 2026 13:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/capcom-is-getting-my-hopes-up-for-devil-may-cry-6-with-its-talk-of-reactivating-dormant-franchises/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Legend of Zelda 40th Anniversary Direct: Start Time, How To Watch, And What To Expect]]></title><description><![CDATA[Can you believe that The Legend of Zelda franchise turned 40 this year? It's true, and it's the main focus of today's new Nintendo Direct. The series is in the spotlight, and Nintendo says it'll celebrate its ruby anniversary with a new broadcast that fans will want to check out. Don't forget, there'll also be a Nintendo Direct on September 9, but for now, here's a closer look at how you can watch the Zelda stream.How to watch the Legend of Zelda 40th Anniversary DirectAs usual, you can watch th]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/the-legend-of-zelda-40th-anniversary-direct-start-time-how-to-watch-and-what-to-expect/</link><pubDate>Tue, 08 Sep 2026 04:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/the-legend-of-zelda-40th-anniversary-direct-start-time-how-to-watch-and-what-to-expect/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Before HBO’s The Last Of Us, An Entirely Different Adaptation Was Proposed]]></title><description><![CDATA[Naughty Dog's first effort to adapt The Last of Us for the screen was not as an HBO TV show, but a movie, a fact that recently began doing the rounds again on social media. Like with many Hollywood productions, The Last of Us had a tumultuous, long development period as a movie before it was ultimately abandoned in favor of what is now a hit series.&nbsp;While not everyone agrees with the creative departures from the source material for the TV series on HBO, it's undeniably a success and one of]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/before-hbos-the-last-of-us-an-entirely-different-adaptation-was-proposed/</link><pubDate>Sat, 05 Sep 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/before-hbos-the-last-of-us-an-entirely-different-adaptation-was-proposed/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Game Director Finally Addresses His Rumored Foot Fetish–Wait, Not Kojima, The Other One]]></title><description><![CDATA[A prolific Japanese game developer has finally addressed all that weird foot imagery in his video games. What? No, I'm not talking about Hideo Kojima (he's busy hanging out with The Backrooms director right now, anyway). I'm referring to Dark Souls and Elden Ring director Hidetaka Miyazaki, who has finally addressed online speculation that he is a foot guy.&ldquo;It's not necessarily something I&rsquo;m consistently aware of--maybe it&rsquo;s something subconscious coming through,&rdquo; Miyazak]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/game-director-finally-addresses-his-rumored-foot-fetishwait-not-kojima-the-other-one/</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2026 17:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/game-director-finally-addresses-his-rumored-foot-fetishwait-not-kojima-the-other-one/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Xbox’s New TCL Partnership Couldn’t Come At A Worse Time]]></title><description><![CDATA[Xbox has announced a new partnership with TCL, which will see the Xbox app added to "select" models from the brand. This means that owners of those TCL TVs won't need to spend $500 on an Xbox Series S or $800 on an Xbox Series X, as they can instead take advantage of the cloud-based gaming features offered as part of a monthly&nbsp;Xbox Game Pass subscription--but only for a few hours per month, before they need to start coughing up some extra cash to buy more hours to play.If your TCL TV is sup]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/xboxs-new-tcl-partnership-couldnt-come-at-a-worse-time/</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2026 17:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/xboxs-new-tcl-partnership-couldnt-come-at-a-worse-time/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Two Nintendo Directs Announced For Next Week, Including A Zelda Presentation]]></title><description><![CDATA[Not one, but two Nintendo Directs are coming next week. Nintendo has confirmed that a Legend of Zelda Direct will be held on September 8 at 7 AM PT / 10 AM ET, and it'll be followed by a&nbsp;Nintendo Direct&nbsp;on September 9 at the same times. The Legend of Zelda: 40th Anniversary Direct will run for 30 minutes, while&nbsp;the Nintendo Direct is scheduled to run for&nbsp;45 minutes.Rumors of a Nintendo Direct began picking up earlier this week after Ubisoft announced that a new look at Just D]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/two-nintendo-directs-announced-for-next-week-including-a-zelda-presentation/</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2026 15:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/two-nintendo-directs-announced-for-next-week-including-a-zelda-presentation/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Steam Has Generated $15 Billion In Revenue So Far In 2026, And New Games Are A Big Part Of It]]></title><description><![CDATA[As the platform that gets the lion's share of PC game sales, Steam naturally makes a lot of money every year from commissions, publishing fees, and more through its storefront. But how much cash has it made so far in 2026? Unsurprisingly, enough dough to buy Valve co-founder Gabe Newell a few more superyachts. According to the head of market analysis at Alinea Analytics, Rhys Elliot, Steam has made $15 billion in 2026, and with a massive period of high-profile game releases around the corner, th]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/steam-has-generated-15-billion-in-revenue-so-far-in-2026-and-new-games-are-a-big-part-of-it/</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2026 13:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/steam-has-generated-15-billion-in-revenue-so-far-in-2026-and-new-games-are-a-big-part-of-it/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Steam Has Generated $15 Billion In Revenue So Far, And New Games Are A Big Part Of It]]></title><description><![CDATA[As the platform that gets the lion's share of PC game sales, Steam naturally makes a lot of money every year from commissions, publishing fees, and more through its storefront. But how much cash has it made so far in 2026? Unsurprisingly, enough dough to buy Valve co-founder Gabe Newell a few more superyachts. According to the head of market analysis at Alinea Analytics, Rhys Elliot, Steam has made $15 billion in 2026, and with a massive period of high-profile game releases around the corner, th]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/steam-has-generated-15-billion-in-revenue-so-far-and-new-games-are-a-big-part-of-it/</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2026 13:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/steam-has-generated-15-billion-in-revenue-so-far-and-new-games-are-a-big-part-of-it/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[GTA 6 Online Could Struggle To Pull Players Away From GTA Online, Says Valve Veteran]]></title><description><![CDATA[What's the biggest question about Grand Theft Auto 6? Easily Rockstar's plans for GTA Online, and how it'll factor into the post-launch plans of GTA 6. Considering just how consistently popular GTA Online has been for the developer, it is strange that Rockstar has yet to publicly comment on the anticipated multiplayer mode, as it has so far only focused on talking about the "single-player experience" of GTA 6. And that could be a major problem for the franchise.As Valve veteran Chet Faliszek poi]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/gta-6-online-could-struggle-to-pull-players-away-from-gta-online-says-valve-veteran/</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2026 13:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/gta-6-online-could-struggle-to-pull-players-away-from-gta-online-says-valve-veteran/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[GTA 6 Is Completely Changing How You Steal Cars]]></title><description><![CDATA[Carjacking in Grand Theft Auto games has been, as the title denotes, a staple of the series. Up until now, it's largely been the same. While there have been more details and animations added over the years, the premise has remained that you'll walk up to a car, press Y or Triangle, throw the driver out, get in and drive away. If the car was parked, you'd execute the same button press to smash the window and steal it. With GTA 6, carjacking is getting a complete overhaul. Here, we've got all of t]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/gta-6-is-completely-changing-how-you-steal-cars/</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2026 23:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/gta-6-is-completely-changing-how-you-steal-cars/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Last of Us Season 3 Did Not Include Naughty Dog’s Involvement For Creative Choices]]></title><description><![CDATA[Writer-director Neil Druckmann dropped out of HBO's The Last of Us TV show to focus on Naughty Dog's gaming output, including Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet. In a new interview, he said Season 3--which, again, he had no direct involvement in, will "wrap up" the series. He also revealed that, unlike Seasons 1 and 2, Naughty Dog "did not have a creative role in the direction" of Season 3.Druckmann said this to The Washington Post, confirming, "I wasn't involved in shaping this season's creativ]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/the-last-of-us-season-3-did-not-include-naughty-dogs-involvement-for-creative-choices/</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2026 21:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/the-last-of-us-season-3-did-not-include-naughty-dogs-involvement-for-creative-choices/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Something Is Brewing With StarCraft]]></title><description><![CDATA[With BlizzCon just a week away, there's new reason to believe that some kind of StarCraft news is on the way. Various visual elements on the official StarCraft website are now glitching out in a way that looks much more "hey fans, get excited" than "alert the engineering team that we've got a problem."The glitches were flagged on Bluesky by John Carson, and they specifically appear on the section of Blizzard's website advertising 2017's StarCraft Remastered, rather than StarCraft II. The glitche]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/something-is-brewing-with-starcraft/</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2026 21:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/something-is-brewing-with-starcraft/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dungeons And Dragons Icons Could Take The TTRPG To A Modern-Day Setting]]></title><description><![CDATA[The D&amp;D Icons initiative, led by actor and longtime D&amp;D fanatic Joe Manganiello, brings today's Dungeons &amp; Dragons game together with famous series creators of the past, like author R.A. Salvatore's The Legend of Drizzt. But things aren't going to be strictly limited to classic fantasy settings, Manganiello has teased.Speaking to GameSpot's Jessica Cogswell at Gen Con 2026, Manganiello stressed that modern-day settings could be part of the Icons program, too.<br />
"There [are] also lots o]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/dungeons-and-dragons-icons-could-take-the-ttrpg-to-a-modern-day-setting/</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2026 20:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/dungeons-and-dragons-icons-could-take-the-ttrpg-to-a-modern-day-setting/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The New Gundam Game Has A Collector’s Edition Just For Gunpla Sickos Like Me]]></title><description><![CDATA[Gundam Rogue Orbit is a break from tradition for Bandai Namco, as new entries in the franchise typically debut as an anime series first, then as a line of collectible model kits. But this Gundam is arriving first as a video game--one that was shown in more detail today during the September PlayStation State of Play broadcast. If you're a Gundam fan, fret not, because at least one part of the traditional Gundam experience is being kept intact if you buy the $160&nbsp;Rogue Orbit collector's editi]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/the-new-gundam-game-has-a-collectors-edition-just-for-gunpla-sickos-like-me/</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2026 19:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/the-new-gundam-game-has-a-collectors-edition-just-for-gunpla-sickos-like-me/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Game Pass Is Getting Worse, And More Expensive]]></title><description><![CDATA[Microsoft has made a big announcement about one of the big perks of Xbox Game Pass, cloud streaming, and the news is not great.Starting in November, Microsoft will put limits on how many hours per month people can use the service, and then allow people to pay more to unlock more time. Below is a breakdown of how many hours you'll get included with the tier of Game Pass you're subscribed to:<br />
Game Pass Ultimate: 15 hoursGame Pass Premium: 10 hoursGame Pass Essential: 5 hours<br />
Microsoft said it unde]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/game-pass-is-getting-worse-and-more-expensive/</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2026 19:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/game-pass-is-getting-worse-and-more-expensive/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[A Long-Dormant Blizzard Franchise Could Be Coming To Dungeons And Dragons]]></title><description><![CDATA[Dungeons &amp; Dragons is no stranger to crossovers with other IP, and a collaboration with Blizzard's World of Warcraft also already on the way. However, that may not be the only Blizzard crossover we get in D&amp;D, as both Wizards of the Coast and Blizzard teased recently.<br />
Speaking to GameSpot's Jessica Cogswell during Gen Con 2026, head of Dungeons &amp; Dragons Dan Ayoub made it clear that he would love a StarCraft crossover.<br />
"I will say this, since I am sitting here with [World of Warcraft]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/a-long-dormant-blizzard-franchise-could-be-coming-to-dungeons-and-dragons/</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2026 18:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/a-long-dormant-blizzard-franchise-could-be-coming-to-dungeons-and-dragons/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[D&amp;D&rsquo;s World Of Warcraft Crossover May Not Be A One-Way Street]]></title><description><![CDATA[Dungeons &amp; Dragons fans will soon be exploring the dangerous lands of Azeroth, as World of Warcraft is coming to the tabletop game. Wizards of the Coast (WotC) and Blizzard have gone all-out with this crossover, as not only does it feature multiple World of Warcraft classes and six additional subclasses, but also various specializations, spells, items, and enemies. That sounds like a dream pairing between two titans of the fantasy genre, but could we see Dungeons &amp; Dragons make an appear]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/dampdrsquos-world-of-warcraft-crossover-may-not-be-a-one-way-street/</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2026 18:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/dampdrsquos-world-of-warcraft-crossover-may-not-be-a-one-way-street/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Crimson Desert Channels The Sims With Its Chartering The Unknown Expansion]]></title><description><![CDATA[Revealed during today&rsquo;s State of Play presentation, Pearl Abyss has confirmed that Crimson Desert&rsquo;s first major expansion will be launching in October. It not only adds a new region and plenty of new narrative surprises, but also gameplay features that pull from the most unlikely of places. If the reveal trailer is any indication, Crimson Desert could soon be a life sim that gives The Sims a run for its money.&nbsp;In Chartering the Unknown, players can expect underwater combat in wh]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/crimson-desert-channels-the-sims-with-its-chartering-the-unknown-expansion/</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2026 18:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/crimson-desert-channels-the-sims-with-its-chartering-the-unknown-expansion/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[One Of The Coziest Games Of The Year Is Helping Crunchyroll Game Vault Grow Even Bigger]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Crunchyroll Game Vault is expanding, as the anime brand has announced several new additions to its collection of mobile games. Available as a membership perk for Mega and Ultimate Fan subscribers, the Game Vault will now offer more than 100 games free of ads and in-app purchases, with new arrivals like Baki Hanma: Blood Arena and ReStory: Chill Electronics Repairs being added to the service.For fans of cozy experiences, ReStory is a delightful game where you run an electronics workshop and s]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/one-of-the-coziest-games-of-the-year-is-helping-crunchyroll-game-vault-grow-even-bigger/</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2026 18:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/one-of-the-coziest-games-of-the-year-is-helping-crunchyroll-game-vault-grow-even-bigger/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Witcher 4 Will Be Made “Predominantly Using People” And Not AI]]></title><description><![CDATA[CD Projekt joint-CEO Micha&#322; Nowakowski has commented on how the studio thinks about artificial intelligence when it comes to developing games.<br />
Speaking during CD Projekt's latest earnings briefing, the executive said AI is "definitely becoming a thing in games development." However, he stressed that the Polish developer is still "predominantly using people" to make games.<br />
"AI, if anything, is a tool like many others that's helping in places that can maybe become more helpful in the future]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/the-witcher-4-will-be-made-predominantly-using-people-and-not-ai/</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2026 17:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/the-witcher-4-will-be-made-predominantly-using-people-and-not-ai/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Double Fine Flexes Its Independence With Price Cuts And A New PS5 Release]]></title><description><![CDATA[After its liberation from Microsoft's ownership, the newly independent Double Fine Productions has been quite busy. At the September 2026 State of Play, PlayStation revealed that Double Fine's surreal adventure Keeper is shadow-dropping on PS5, and the studio added that the acclaimed game is getting some intriguing updates.Along with the surprise PS5 release, Keeper is also getting a "Psychedelic Mode," which is probably exactly what it sounds like. Considering how much bizarre imagery is alread]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/double-fine-flexes-its-independence-with-price-cuts-and-a-new-ps5-release/</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2026 17:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/double-fine-flexes-its-independence-with-price-cuts-and-a-new-ps5-release/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Everything From The State Of Play That You Can Try Right Now]]></title><description><![CDATA[The most exciting part of a video game showcase is when developers shadow-drop something immediately after announcing it. Today's State of Play had a few such announcements. Demos for a new Final Fantasy game and anime-inspired action titles, as well as a port of a Double Fine game that was previously Xbox exclusive, are out now.Final Fantasy Resonance Demo<br />
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IZvZYwQdXN8&amp;pp=0gcJCRoMAYcqIYzv<br />
Final Fantasy Resonance is an HD-2D game based on the narrative of Brave]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/everything-from-the-state-of-play-that-you-can-try-right-now/</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2026 17:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/everything-from-the-state-of-play-that-you-can-try-right-now/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sony And Microsoft: We’re Keeping Tariff Refunds For Ourselves And You’ll Get Nothing]]></title><description><![CDATA[Following Nintendo, both Sony and Microsoft have now argued in court that they are not obligated to provide refunds to consumers who paid more for a price-hiked PlayStation or Xbox console related to US President Donald Trump's controversial tariff plan. The tariffs were deemed illegal, prompting companies to seek refunds. The companies getting those refunds are largely keeping them, though there have been some exceptions and outliers.In July, Sony said it was projecting to get $508 million back]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/sony-and-microsoft-were-keeping-tariff-refunds-for-ourselves-and-youll-get-nothing/</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2026 16:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/sony-and-microsoft-were-keeping-tariff-refunds-for-ourselves-and-youll-get-nothing/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[FFVII Revelation DLCs Feature Sephiroth And Vincent, Extending The Story Into 2028]]></title><description><![CDATA[With the release date of Final Fantasy VII Revelation confirmed as April 8 during today's PlayStation State of Play, it seems Steam is jumping the gun on what comes after, as two downloadable story expansions have appeared on the digital storefront.<br />
Each expansion features specific characters, with the first called "Sephiroth" and the second called "Vincent and the Turks." Both are listed as release "between Winter 2027 and April 2028. No other information is included with the listings.The news]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/ffvii-revelation-dlcs-feature-sephiroth-and-vincent-extending-the-story-into-2028/</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2026 16:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/ffvii-revelation-dlcs-feature-sephiroth-and-vincent-extending-the-story-into-2028/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[FFVII Revelation DLC Feature Sephiroth And Vincent, Extending The Story Into 2028]]></title><description><![CDATA[With the release date of Final Fantasy VII Revelation confirmed as April 8 during today's PlayStation State of Play, it seems Steam is jumping the gun on what comes after, as two downloadable story expansions have appeared on the digital storefront.<br />
Each expansion features specific characters, with the first called "Sephiroth" and the second called "Vincent and the Turks." Both are listed as release "between Winter 2027 and April 2028.This story is breaking...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/ffvii-revelation-dlc-feature-sephiroth-and-vincent-extending-the-story-into-2028/</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2026 16:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/ffvii-revelation-dlc-feature-sephiroth-and-vincent-extending-the-story-into-2028/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Epic Games’ New Voice Chat Lets You Keep Talking To Friends While Playing Different Games]]></title><description><![CDATA[Epic Games has announced that it's going to make it easier than ever to hang out and talk with friends across different platforms by launching Epic Parties. This voice chat service will work across Fortnite (on all supported platforms), the Epic Games Store launcher (PC, iOS, and Android), and the Epic&nbsp;Games app (iOS and Android).For example, you can start a voice party from your phone or PC launcher, ring up a friend who is busy playing Fortnite on their PlayStation, and even transfer that]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/epic-games-new-voice-chat-lets-you-keep-talking-to-friends-while-playing-different-games/</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2026 16:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/epic-games-new-voice-chat-lets-you-keep-talking-to-friends-while-playing-different-games/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[GTA 6 Limited-Edition DualSense Controllers Are On The Way, And They Look Fantastic]]></title><description><![CDATA[During today's State of Play broadcast, Sony announced that two limited-edition Grand Theft Auto 6-themed DualSense controllers will be released.They'll come in black or white and feature distinctive Leonida-themed graphics and coloring. Both have pastel pink icons on the buttons, with a blue-purple shift that sparkles along the bottom of the controller.You can get the controller in black or white.On the rear of the controllers, the Grand Theft Auto logo is embossed, while the grips maintain the]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/gta-6-limited-edition-dualsense-controllers-are-on-the-way-and-they-look-fantastic/</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2026 15:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/gta-6-limited-edition-dualsense-controllers-are-on-the-way-and-they-look-fantastic/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[GTA 6 Fishing And Hunting Doesn’t Work Like You Think It Does]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rockstar Games has confirmed new details about how fishing and hunting work in GTA 6, and it's probably not what you would expect.<br />
Speaking to YouTuber TGG, Rockstar North's Rob Nelson confirmed that fishing in GTA 6 is limited to catch and release--players cannot keep any fish. Why? "It didn't fit this game," Nelson said, adding that fishing in GTA 6 is mainly for fun. Players can also complete fishing-related challenges and amass collectibles.Jason fishing in GTA 6.In Rockstar's last game, 201]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/gta-6-fishing-and-hunting-doesnt-work-like-you-think-it-does/</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2026 15:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/gta-6-fishing-and-hunting-doesnt-work-like-you-think-it-does/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Final Fantasy VII Revelation Arrives In April]]></title><description><![CDATA[Final Fantasy VII Revelation finally has a release date: April 8, 2027. Sony confirmed the new today as part of its State of Play.This story is developing...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/final-fantasy-vii-revelation-arrives-in-april/</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2026 15:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/final-fantasy-vii-revelation-arrives-in-april/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Final Fantasy VII Revelation And Its PS1-Style World Map Arrive In April]]></title><description><![CDATA[Final Fantasy VII Revelation finally has a release date: April 8, 2027. Square Enix confirmed the news today during the PlayStation State of Play livestream, along with nearly 10 minutes of new footage.The release date was confirmed via a trailer highlights all eight playable characters in the main party: Cloud, Tifa, Barret, Red XIII, Yuffie, Cait Sith, Vincent, and Cid. We also see gameplay of the team in action, including team-up abilities like Vincent's Galian Beast form rushing a group of e]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/final-fantasy-vii-revelation-and-its-ps1-style-world-map-arrive-in-april/</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2026 15:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/final-fantasy-vii-revelation-and-its-ps1-style-world-map-arrive-in-april/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[More PlayStation Plus Games Revealed, Including A Day-One Release]]></title><description><![CDATA[As part of the September 3 State of Play event, Sony announced more games for the PlayStation Plus catalog.Devolver's customizable looter-shooter Mycopunk is launching directly into the PlayStation Plus Premium and Extra tiers in October 2026, the company said.https://twitter.com/devolverdigital/status/2095505751632453905<br />
Additionally, more PlayStation "classics" are coming over the next few months for Premium subscribers, including Mega Man X Command Mission, Dino Crisis 2, and the 2002 origina]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/more-playstation-plus-games-revealed-including-a-day-one-release/</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2026 15:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/more-playstation-plus-games-revealed-including-a-day-one-release/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jin Sakai Returns In Upcoming Ghost Of Yotei Roguelike DLC]]></title><description><![CDATA[Today, during the PlayStation State of Play livestream, Sucker Punch offered a look at Ghost of Yotei's upcoming roguelike mode, Most Wanted. The mode will feature four playable characters, and Yotei's Atsu, Oyuki, and Nagato will be joined by a familar face from the past: The Ghost of Tsushima, Jin Sakai, will officially return.<br />
Most Wanted, which the trailer calls a "combat survival mode," lets players choose one of the four samurai, each with their own weapons and abilities, to take them on a]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/jin-sakai-returns-in-upcoming-ghost-of-yotei-roguelike-dlc/</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2026 15:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/jin-sakai-returns-in-upcoming-ghost-of-yotei-roguelike-dlc/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Resident Evil Trailer Shows The Sequence Where Its Star Almost Died For Real]]></title><description><![CDATA[During the September 3 State of Play, Sony debuted a new clip from the upcoming Resident Evil movie, and it was both dark and hilarious. That should be no surprise, as comedy and horror are naturally intertwined, and the movie is written and directed by sketch comedy veteran Zach Cregger.In the clip, we see Austin Abrams' character, the medical courier Bryan, running down a street in Raccoon City as zombies throw themselves off rooftops trying to catch him. They explode on impact, with blood fly]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/resident-evil-trailer-shows-the-sequence-where-its-star-almost-died-for-real/</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2026 15:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/resident-evil-trailer-shows-the-sequence-where-its-star-almost-died-for-real/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[MMOs Have “Stagnated,” Guild Wars 3 Studio Head Says]]></title><description><![CDATA[Guild Wars 3 developer ArenaNet wants to try "wild, crazy ideas" in a genre that, according to its studio head, has "stagnated" in recent years.During a hands-off demo where early Guild Wars 3 gameplay was shown to members of the press, I asked ArenaNet studio head Colin Johanson about the state of the MMO genre in 2026 and what problems Guild Wars 3 is looking to solve.He had plenty to say on the subject. Many MMO players are still playing the same games they were 10-20 years ago, Johanson said]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/mmos-have-stagnated-guild-wars-3-studio-head-says/</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2026 15:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/mmos-have-stagnated-guild-wars-3-studio-head-says/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[PlayStation State Of Play September 2026: All The Biggest Announcements, Games, And Trailers]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sony's next State of Play broadcast is almost here, and with the next few months being packed with new game releases, we're expecting a beefy&nbsp;session of game trailers and announcements in today's broadcast. We already know that Final Fantasy 7 Revelation will be closing out the first half of the show, and it will be followed immediately by a new episode of State of Play Japan hosted by Yuki Kaji.<br />
Beyond that, Sony has teased updates and announcements from PlayStation Studios and&nbsp;third-]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/playstation-state-of-play-september-2026-all-the-biggest-announcements-games-and-trailers/</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2026 14:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/playstation-state-of-play-september-2026-all-the-biggest-announcements-games-and-trailers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Planet Coaster Dev Announces New Game With Disney, And That’s Very Exciting]]></title><description><![CDATA[Frontier Developments, the UK-based game studio known for a great many creative management sims like Planet Coaster, Zoo Tycoon, and Jurassic World Evolution, has announced a deal with Disney--and it's gotten people excited about the possibilities.<br />
In a news release, Frontier said the game is based on "Disney's iconic portfolio of IP" and will be "fully funded" by Frontier itself. Frontier will also publish it.Frontier CEO Jo Cooke said in a statement, &ldquo;We are delighted to announce this co]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/planet-coaster-dev-announces-new-game-with-disney-and-thats-very-exciting/</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2026 14:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/planet-coaster-dev-announces-new-game-with-disney-and-thats-very-exciting/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[PlayStation State Of Play September 2026: Start Time, How To Watch, And What To Expect]]></title><description><![CDATA[Just when you thought there would be a post-Gamescom break&nbsp;for video game livestreams, Sony dropped notice that&nbsp;the State of Play broadcast was returning with two back-to-back broadcasts. As usual, this will be a new look at upcoming PlayStation 5 games, but beyond that, Sony has revealed only a handful of details. If you're planning to watch, here's everything you need to know about when and where you can tune in.How to watch State of Play<br />
https://youtu.be/JHaGFvazVA8<br />
As usual, State]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/playstation-state-of-play-september-2026-start-time-how-to-watch-and-what-to-expect/</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2026 06:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/playstation-state-of-play-september-2026-start-time-how-to-watch-and-what-to-expect/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[CD Projekt Red Is Still Raking In The Cash As We Wait For The Witcher 4]]></title><description><![CDATA[CD Projekt Red has released its latest earnings report for the first half of 2026, and in short, it was a banger of a period for the company, and things are only expected to improve with many big-name releases on the horizon.For the January-July period, CD Projekt Red generated 435 million PLN ($116.4 million USD) in revenue, which was up 23% year-over-year. Additionally, the company posted a net profit of 249 million PLN ($66.6 million USD), which was up 37% year-over-year. Total net profitabil]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/cd-projekt-red-is-still-raking-in-the-cash-as-we-wait-for-the-witcher-4/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 21:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/cd-projekt-red-is-still-raking-in-the-cash-as-we-wait-for-the-witcher-4/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Long-Delayed Prison Architect 2 Gets Exciting Update After Two Years Of Mostly Silence]]></title><description><![CDATA[Prison Architect 2--a very highly anticipated sequel--was originally scheduled to launch way back in 2024. The game was delayed to September of that year before later being delayed indefinitely, but after more than two years of waiting, we finally have a sign that it could be approaching a new release date: another beta test.<br />
Following a beta back in April--which was the first official update from Paradox on the game since it was delayed in 2024--Prison Architect 2 will hold another closed beta]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/long-delayed-prison-architect-2-gets-exciting-update-after-two-years-of-mostly-silence/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 21:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/long-delayed-prison-architect-2-gets-exciting-update-after-two-years-of-mostly-silence/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[A Real-Life Romance (And The Love Of Fans) Fueled A Classic NES Remake]]></title><description><![CDATA[With headlines dominated by stories of buyouts, layoffs, employee mistreatment, and crunch, it's easy to think that game development is a constant parade of misery and strife. But the vast majority of developers still make games out of genuine love for the medium--and feel deeply connected to their teammates. The surprise announcement of a Steam remake of NES cult classic Battle of Olympus showcases the joyful side of game development: a project born of an idea that blossomed into a real-life ro]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/a-real-life-romance-and-the-love-of-fans-fueled-a-classic-nes-remake/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 21:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/a-real-life-romance-and-the-love-of-fans-fueled-a-classic-nes-remake/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Resident Evil Director Says There’s “No Chance” He’d Survive His Own Movie]]></title><description><![CDATA[Resident Evil games over the years have slowly added more fantastical elements to their tale of bioweapons running amok, but for the new live-action movie, director Zach Cregger is dialing back those ideas to a more "grounded" level. Even so, he doesn't think he'd fare very well if he were dropped in that world."I feel like some of the Resident Evil games get a little magical," Cregger&nbsp;said during a Reddit Ask Me Anything session&nbsp;(via YouTuber Troy Hill Talks Movies).<br />
"[Resident Evil]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/resident-evil-director-says-theres-no-chance-hed-survive-his-own-movie/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 19:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/resident-evil-director-says-theres-no-chance-hed-survive-his-own-movie/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[This Horror Game Is Having A Dino Crisis Of A Different Sort]]></title><description><![CDATA[Athanasia, the indie horror game that traps you in a mysterious facility full of dinosaurs, is launching in the ideal horror-game window: just before Halloween. GameSpot can exclusively reveal Athanasia's release date; it comes to PC on October 19 via Steam Early Access.In Athanasia, players find themselves trapped in a South American research facility swarmed by dinosaurs that have somehow traveled through time to the present day in the game's story. Though the art style recalls something quite]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/this-horror-game-is-having-a-dino-crisis-of-a-different-sort/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 19:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/this-horror-game-is-having-a-dino-crisis-of-a-different-sort/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How The Resident Evil Movie Borrows From RE4 And RE7]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ahead of the release of Resident Evil later this month, director Zach Cregger sat down for an Ask Me Anything session on Reddit he answered questions about the movie. While trailers for Resident Evil have teased a few Easter eggs that players of the game will recognize, Cregger also spoke about another game-inspired influence on his horror movie: Resident Evil's third-person viewpoint."I feel like the biggest inspiration for this was the games, and&nbsp;I mean cinematically," Cregger said during]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/how-the-resident-evil-movie-borrows-from-re4-and-re7/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 19:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/how-the-resident-evil-movie-borrows-from-re4-and-re7/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Just Got A Surprise Free Update With 8-Player Split-Screen]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mario Kart 8 Deluxe has been Nintendo's golden goose for several years, as it's the company's best-selling Switch game of all time and has received various updates over the years, becoming a feature-packed experience. Even with Mario Kart World&nbsp;aiming to usurp its position, Nintendo isn't done dropping new content into Mario Kart 8 yet, as the game just received a new eight-player split-screen mode out of nowhere on Switch 2. It's free to download, allows for up to eight players to share th]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/mario-kart-8-deluxe-just-got-a-surprise-free-update-with-8-player-split-screen/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 17:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/mario-kart-8-deluxe-just-got-a-surprise-free-update-with-8-player-split-screen/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[You Can Watch A Cow Play Eve Online Right Now]]></title><description><![CDATA[Earlier this summer, Fenris Creations (formerly CCP Games) released an update to its popular online spacefaring MMO called Cradle of War, which the community immediately abbreviated to "CoW." This shorthand apparently sparked a few ideas inside Fenris, and now an actual cow is livestreaming an Eve Online session from Iceland.<br />
The cow, whose name is Valva and username is FC CapitalCowPilot, is manning a mining ship on a deep space mining operation. The team at Fenris Creations fitted its pen with]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/you-can-watch-a-cow-play-eve-online-right-now/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 16:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/you-can-watch-a-cow-play-eve-online-right-now/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Gets An Update, But Not The One You Want]]></title><description><![CDATA[In what feels like a monkey's paw situation, Super Smash Bros. Ultimate unexpectedly received a new patch--but unlike recent updates for other major Nintendo games, this Smash update doesn't include any Switch 2-specific features.<br />
The Ver. 13.0.5 patch for Ultimate fixes "behavior that occurs when invalid data is sent or received in online battles," according to the Nintendo Support website. It isn't clear from the patch notes (or note, rather) what "invalid data" refers to, but some users on Re]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/super-smash-bros-ultimate-gets-an-update-but-not-the-one-you-want/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 16:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/super-smash-bros-ultimate-gets-an-update-but-not-the-one-you-want/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Don’t Care About GTA 6’s Romance System? Don’t Use It, Dev Says]]></title><description><![CDATA[GTA 6's Jason and Lucia can be romantically involved, or they can just be partners in crime. If you're not interested in the game's romance system, don't use it, Rockstar's Rob Nelson said in a new interview."I have to say it feels great--if you are into it as a concept. Don&rsquo;t bother with it if you aren&rsquo;t. Up to you," Nelson told IGN.Players who do wish to grow and nurture a romantic relationship between Jason and Lucia can hold hands, visit a zoo together, or enjoy a romantic stroll]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/dont-care-about-gta-6s-romance-system-dont-use-it-dev-says/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 16:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/dont-care-about-gta-6s-romance-system-dont-use-it-dev-says/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[LOTR Fans Need To “Be Patient,” Kingdom Come Dev Says About New Middle-earth RPG]]></title><description><![CDATA[Kingdom Come developer Warhorse is working on multiple new games, including a The Lord of the Rings role-playing game. We don't know much about it right now, and Warhorse isn't likely to share more details anytime soon.In a post on social media, Warhorse said, "We're excited to tell you guys more, you've just gotta be patient for now." In short, you should be more like an Ent and slow down. Good things come to those who wait, after all.Warhorse announced the game earlier this year, saying it wil]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/lotr-fans-need-to-be-patient-kingdom-come-dev-says-about-new-middle-earth-rpg/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 15:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/lotr-fans-need-to-be-patient-kingdom-come-dev-says-about-new-middle-earth-rpg/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[GTA 6 Has A Point Of No Return For Players Who Take Crime Too Far]]></title><description><![CDATA[Grand Theft Auto 6 is looking to add some extra wrinkles to several of its established gameplay pillars, but the biggest update here might just be the inclusion of an honor system. Taking a page from Red Dead Redemption 2, GTA 6 will remind you that actions have consequences, as your less-than-legal activities will feed into a criminal profile that evolves with you. Not only are there various profiles within this that gauge just how effective you are at crime--or bloodthirsty--but developer Rock]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/gta-6-has-a-point-of-no-return-for-players-who-take-crime-too-far/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 15:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/gta-6-has-a-point-of-no-return-for-players-who-take-crime-too-far/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Witcher 4 Dev “Not Worried” About Future Of Consoles Despite Rising Costs]]></title><description><![CDATA[CD Projekt joint-CEO Micha&#322; Nowakowski is "not worried" about the future of consoles, despite rising costs that could impact growth in the sector.Speaking to The Game Business, Nowakowski said consoles continue to be "necessary to broaden the audience" for casual and semi-casual players. "It&rsquo;s important to have easy to plug in and enjoy gaming," he said.He said consoles will "weather the storm" they are currently facing today, including pricing. Nowakowski also said he's heard the rum]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/witcher-4-dev-not-worried-about-future-of-consoles-despite-rising-costs/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 15:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/witcher-4-dev-not-worried-about-future-of-consoles-despite-rising-costs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sony Warns PlayStation Customers Against Harassing Support Staff Amid Disc Backlash]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sony's decision to kill off PlayStation game discs has been met with almost universal disdain since it was first announced, and it looks like its employees have been caught in the crossfire. Just about every Sony&nbsp;announcement or social media post is met with calls for it to reverse its decision, and Sony Japan has instituted a new anti-harassment policy to protect the customer service employees who have had to deal with a vocal contingent of dissatisfied consumers.According to the policy, S]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/sony-warns-playstation-customers-against-harassing-support-staff-amid-disc-backlash/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 15:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/sony-warns-playstation-customers-against-harassing-support-staff-amid-disc-backlash/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Square Enix Shares Jumped On Buyout Rumors, But The Company Says It’s Not Happening]]></title><description><![CDATA[Following a report that Square Enix was potentially exploring going private, the company behind hit franchises like Final Fantasy has released a statement denying the claims. Japanese business magazine Sentaku originally reported that Square Enix was exploring this possibility and that foreign investment funds were rumored to be interested in a deal, which saw&nbsp;Square Enix's stock rise by 7%."The September issue of the monthly magazine Sentaku carried a report regarding the possibility of Sq]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/square-enix-shares-jumped-on-buyout-rumors-but-the-company-says-its-not-happening/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 12:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/square-enix-shares-jumped-on-buyout-rumors-but-the-company-says-its-not-happening/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sony To Pay Out Nearly $8 Million In Class-Action Settlement Over Game Prices]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sony is set to pay out nearly $8 million to PlayStation customers as part of a settlement regarding digital game prices. The settlement (via IGN) comes after Sony's motion to dismiss the lawsuit was denied, and settlement class members across a more-than-four-year period are potentially eligible for a payment.<br />
The lawsuit, originally filed back in 2024, alleged that Sony established a monopoly over PlayStation Store prices by making publishers "cede control over the final price to Sony" and that]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/sony-to-pay-out-nearly-8-million-in-class-action-settlement-over-game-prices/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 01:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/sony-to-pay-out-nearly-8-million-in-class-action-settlement-over-game-prices/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Resident Evil Movie Popcorn Bucket Is Gross But Fitting]]></title><description><![CDATA[Like most big movies these days, the upcoming Resident Evil movie from Weapons director Zach Cregger will have its own dedicated popcorn bucket, and now it's been revealed, at least for one theater chain.People who see Resident Evil at a Regal theater will be able to buy a popcorn bucket themed after an organ-transport bag like the one Austin Abrams' character has in the movie. The popcorn bucket can hold a large order of popcorn and the fine print states that it does not come with a beating hea]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/resident-evil-movie-popcorn-bucket-is-gross-but-fitting/</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 22:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/resident-evil-movie-popcorn-bucket-is-gross-but-fitting/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[GTA 6’s Extended Look Trailer Seemingly Paid Off For Netflix With Massive Viewership]]></title><description><![CDATA[Netflix has confirmed that GTA 6's recent "extended look" trailer was the streamer's most-viewed title overall last week, drawing 31.1 million views.The trailer was labeled an "English-language film" by Netflix, and it was No. 1 by that designation in 87 of 93 regions globally that Netflix's tracks (via Variety).The GTA 6 trailer was well ahead of the No. 2 title last week, which was the movie The Whisper Man, which had 23.2 million viewers.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XpPpqZwUwl0<br />
Netflix's v]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/gta-6s-extended-look-trailer-seemingly-paid-off-for-netflix-with-massive-viewership/</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 21:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/gta-6s-extended-look-trailer-seemingly-paid-off-for-netflix-with-massive-viewership/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Releasing Cyberpunk 2077 In Its Poor State “Was For Sure Wrong,” CD Projekt Admits]]></title><description><![CDATA[CD Projekt Red's RPG Cyberpunk 2077 infamously launched in December 2020 in such a poor technical state that Sony took the rare move to remove it from the PlayStation Store. Thousands of people refunded the game. CD Projekt joint-CEO Micha&#322; Nowakowski&nbsp;has now reflected on this, saying it "was for sure wrong" to launch the game in that state, but he pushed back against the theory that the studio did so to appease investors who wanted to see financial returns.Speaking to The Game Busines]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/releasing-cyberpunk-2077-in-its-poor-state-was-for-sure-wrong-cd-projekt-admits/</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 21:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/releasing-cyberpunk-2077-in-its-poor-state-was-for-sure-wrong-cd-projekt-admits/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Witcher Remake Is Waiting On The Witcher 4 To Continue Development]]></title><description><![CDATA[CD Projekt has revealed that The Witcher Remake from Fool&rsquo;s Theory is currently on the back burner as the studio works on The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt&rsquo;s Songs of the Past expansion and awaits some of The Witcher 4's technological innovations.Joint-CEO Micha&#322; Nowakowski mentioned roadblocks for the project in an interview with The Game Business. &ldquo;We started a collaboration with Fool&rsquo;s Theory. They were supposed to work on The Witcher 1 [remake], but we realized that neede]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/the-witcher-remake-is-waiting-on-the-witcher-4-to-continue-development/</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 20:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/the-witcher-remake-is-waiting-on-the-witcher-4-to-continue-development/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Call Of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 Beta Extended, Adds Double XP To Help You Grind For Rewards]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 open beta was supposed to end today, September 1, at 10 AM PT / 1 PM ET, but Activision is extending it.The beta is now set to wrap up at 10 PM PT / 1 AM ET (September 2), meaning it's been extended by a full 12 hours. Not only that, but Activision is offering double progression XP and double weapon XP now until the beta closes down.This is great news for anyone grinding through the levels to claim the MW4 open beta's various rewards. Players who make it all th]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/call-of-duty-modern-warfare-4-beta-extended-adds-double-xp-to-help-you-grind-for-rewards/</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 19:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/call-of-duty-modern-warfare-4-beta-extended-adds-double-xp-to-help-you-grind-for-rewards/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Xbox Game Pass Removes Cyberpunk 2077 And 9 Other Games Very Soon]]></title><description><![CDATA[The latest batch of removals from Xbox Game Pass have been announced, and some heavyhitters are leaving soon. After The Witcher 3 was removed in August, another CD Projekt Red game, Cyberpunk 2077, is leaving the service on September 15.There are nine other games leaving Game Pass that day, including Dead Cells, Frostpunk 2, Spiritfarer, Train Sim World 5, and more. You can see the full list below.Cyberpunk 2077 was added to Game Pass in March this year, so it may have had a six-month deal, give]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/xbox-game-pass-removes-cyberpunk-2077-and-9-other-games-very-soon/</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 18:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/xbox-game-pass-removes-cyberpunk-2077-and-9-other-games-very-soon/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Xbox Game Pass In September Expands With 7 New Games]]></title><description><![CDATA[It's the start of a new month, and right on cue, Microsoft has revealed the first wave of games coming to Xbox Game Pass in September. The upcoming batch isn't too massive, but it does include a day-one release that competitive gamers will want to check out, along with more titles for Xbox Game Pass Premium. Inversely, Game Pass will be losing some pretty big titles this month, with Cyberpunk 2077 leading the wave of departures.Kicking things off today is Shelldiver, an incremental game about a]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/xbox-game-pass-in-september-expands-with-7-new-games/</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 18:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/xbox-game-pass-in-september-expands-with-7-new-games/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Resident Evil Movie Tickets Are Just $5 For Some People Today, Find Out If You Qualify]]></title><description><![CDATA[Weapons and Barbarian director Zach Cregger's Resident Evil movie releases this week, and tickets are now on sale. If you don't want to pay full price, and you meet a certain requirement, you can get a ticket for a whole lot less than normal.T-Mobile members in the US can score a ticket to Resident Evil for just $5 through Atom Tickets. As relayed by Wario64, subscribers can visit the T-Life mobile app on September 15--that's today!--to get a discounted ticket.The movie opens on Friday, Septembe]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/resident-evil-movie-tickets-are-just-5-for-some-people-today-find-out-if-you-qualify/</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 17:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/resident-evil-movie-tickets-are-just-5-for-some-people-today-find-out-if-you-qualify/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Resident Evil Movie Tickets Are Just $5 For Some People, Find Out If You Qualify]]></title><description><![CDATA[Weapons and Barbarian director Zach Cregger's Resident Evil movie releases this month, and tickets are now on sale. If you don't want to pay full price, and you meet a certain requirement, you can get a ticket for a whole lot less than normal.T-Mobile members in the US can score a ticket to Resident Evil for just $5 through Atom Tickets. As relayed by Wario64, subscribers can visit the T-Life mobile app on September 15 to get a discounted ticket.<br />
That is three days before the Resident Evil movie]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/resident-evil-movie-tickets-are-just-5-for-some-people-find-out-if-you-qualify/</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 17:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/resident-evil-movie-tickets-are-just-5-for-some-people-find-out-if-you-qualify/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[GTA 6 Studio On Massive Pressure: “We Are Nervous”]]></title><description><![CDATA[GTA 6 is one of the most-anticipated entertainment releases ever, and many experts agree that it's sure to be a fast success. However, Rockstar North boss Rob Nelson said the studio is "nervous" about the game's upcoming release and living up to 13 years worth of hype and expectations.<br />
"I try not to think about it," Nelson told IGN. "You&rsquo;re aware of it, of course. But I think we just have to try and make something that we feel is innovating on what we've done previously, evolving it while]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/gta-6-studio-on-massive-pressure-we-are-nervous/</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 17:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/gta-6-studio-on-massive-pressure-we-are-nervous/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[GTA 6 Removes The Series’ Worst Feature]]></title><description><![CDATA[If you've played a Grand Theft Auto game before, then you are probably familiar with the series' sprinting mechanic. Rather than clicking the left analog stick like in most other games, you have to either hold or mash a face button. It's annoying, less intuitive, and feels like a relic of the past, and luckily, Rockstar apparently agrees: Grand Theft Auto 6 is doing away with it.<br />
As shared by the Italian YouTuber MikeShowSha, you will now click the analog stick in order to sprint. It's a welcome]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/gta-6-removes-the-series-worst-feature/</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 17:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/gta-6-removes-the-series-worst-feature/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sony’s Digital Game Ownership Argument Is Another Attack On Consumer Rights]]></title><description><![CDATA[As Sony marches towards its all-digital future, the company is now arguing in&nbsp;a class-action lawsuit&nbsp;that it doesn't mislead customers into purchasing digital licenses for games, instead of actual ownership of the product.In a filing in California's Northern District Court made last month (and spotted by Game File), Sony claims that "reasonable consumers would not be misled" when shopping on its storefront. The court overseeing the case against Sony is currently evaluating whether it s]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/sonys-digital-game-ownership-argument-is-another-attack-on-consumer-rights/</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 16:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/sonys-digital-game-ownership-argument-is-another-attack-on-consumer-rights/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[I Am Begging One Cool Billionaire To Take Up Double Fine’s Offer To Fund Brutal Legend 2]]></title><description><![CDATA[What's next for&nbsp;Double Fine following its split from Microsoft and Xbox? A whole lot, as the Psychonauts developer has multiple projects that it wants fans to vote on--including Brutal Legend 2, if you have a spare $100 million lying around.The studio is currently seeking a more modest $400,000 on Kickstarter&nbsp;to fund its next project--with only a single stretch goal of $100 million--and at the time of writing, has secured $288,000 in pledges. Double Fine will be hosting its own two-wee]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/i-am-begging-one-cool-billionaire-to-take-up-double-fines-offer-to-fund-brutal-legend-2/</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 15:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/i-am-begging-one-cool-billionaire-to-take-up-double-fines-offer-to-fund-brutal-legend-2/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[GTA 6 Cut This Feature Because It Was Too Real, But One Lifelike Detail Is Staying]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rockstar Games has confirmed more details about GTA 6, including how the developer cut a feature because it was deemed too realistic. Another feature that borrows from real life is staying, however.<br />
Rockstar's Rob Nelson told Famitsu, as translated by GamesRadar, that Jason and Lucia were initially able to buy groceries and restock their fridge. However, Nelson said Rockstar decided to cut this feature because it didn't align with the studio's ideas for balancing "realism and ease of play."<br />
"At]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/gta-6-cut-this-feature-because-it-was-too-real-but-one-lifelike-detail-is-staying/</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 15:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/gta-6-cut-this-feature-because-it-was-too-real-but-one-lifelike-detail-is-staying/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Witcher 4 Probably Won’t Be On A Disc, But Dev Teases Physical “Feelies” Of Some Type]]></title><description><![CDATA[CD Projekt Red recently confirmed that the long-awaited RPG The Witcher 4 is targeting a release in 2028, and that timing has led many to wonder if the Polish developer will offer the game on a disc. After all, Sony is ending support for physical PlayStation discs in 2028 and Microsoft is expected to ditch discs, too.CD Projekt joint CEO&nbsp;Micha&#322; Nowakowski&nbsp;told&nbsp;The Game Business&nbsp;that the studio has "no influence" on what companies like Sony and Microsoft choose to do with]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/the-witcher-4-probably-wont-be-on-a-disc-but-dev-teases-physical-feelies-of-some-type/</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 14:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/the-witcher-4-probably-wont-be-on-a-disc-but-dev-teases-physical-feelies-of-some-type/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[This New Roguelike Wants To Make Its Difficulty More Welcoming]]></title><description><![CDATA[Murals might look like a stylish take on the&nbsp;Hades roguelike formula at first glance, but Disney Illusion Island developer Dlala Studios isn't aiming to copy Supermassive's homework. Instead, the studio is looking to put its own spin on the genre, as it fuses dark fairy tales and hews closer to the action-first approach of modern-day Doom and Diablo. One other big difference in Murals is that it'll offer a customizable approach to difficulty, as Dlala Studios says it wants to prioritize pla]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/this-new-roguelike-wants-to-make-its-difficulty-more-welcoming/</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 13:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/this-new-roguelike-wants-to-make-its-difficulty-more-welcoming/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[This New Not-Roguelike Wants To Make Its Difficulty More Welcoming]]></title><description><![CDATA[Murals might look like a stylish take on the&nbsp;Hades roguelike formula at first glance, but Disney Illusion Island developer Dlala Studios isn't aiming to copy Supermassive's homework, nor make a roguelike. Instead, the studio is looking to put its own spin on the genre, as it fuses dark fairy tales and hews closer to the action-first approach of modern-day Doom and Diablo. One other big difference in Murals is that it'll offer a customizable approach to difficulty, as Dlala Studios says it w]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/this-new-not-roguelike-wants-to-make-its-difficulty-more-welcoming/</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 13:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/this-new-not-roguelike-wants-to-make-its-difficulty-more-welcoming/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Godzilla Remaster Devs Explain Why They Aren’t Worried About Releasing Near GTA 6]]></title><description><![CDATA[Most upcoming games have looked to steer clear of the behemoth that is Grand Theft Auto 6 and avoid the month of November entirely. The upcoming remaster of 2002's Godzilla Destroy All Monsters Melee is a notable exception, and as it turns out, the developers didn't think about GTA 6 at all when choosing its release date.In an interview with IGN, senior designer at developer Pipeworks Simon Strange revealed GTA's looming release of November 16 wasn't a factor when choosing Godzilla Destroy All M]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/godzilla-remaster-devs-explain-why-they-arent-worried-about-releasing-near-gta-6/</link><pubDate>Mon, 31 Aug 2026 22:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/godzilla-remaster-devs-explain-why-they-arent-worried-about-releasing-near-gta-6/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[“Trust Us–We’re Remedy:” Control Resonant Will Have Plenty Of Lore, The Devs Just Can’t Reveal Any Of It]]></title><description><![CDATA[Fear not, Control fans: Control Resonant will be packed with lore despite the combat-heavy trailers we've seen so far, according to developer Remedy. The lack of focus on story in promotional footage, says Remedy senior communications manager Miika Huttunen, is no reflection of the game's content, but instead a deliberate decision by the team to have the narrative side of the game on lockdown until release. In short: You'll get your fill, you just have to wait.The sneak peeks we've had of the ga]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/trust-uswere-remedy-control-resonant-will-have-plenty-of-lore-the-devs-just-cant-reveal-any-of-it/</link><pubDate>Mon, 31 Aug 2026 22:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/trust-uswere-remedy-control-resonant-will-have-plenty-of-lore-the-devs-just-cant-reveal-any-of-it/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[A September 10 Nintendo Direct Is Looking Likely Thanks To Just Dance]]></title><description><![CDATA[Fans eager to see what Nintendo is cooking up for the 2026 holiday season might not have to wait long, as new evidence is making a September 10 Nintendo Direct look likely.&nbsp;That evidence in question is Just Dance: Decades of Hits. A recent leak saw gameplay from the upcoming Ubisoft title circulate online, leading to an official statement from the game's official X account. Far from simply acknowledging the leak, Ubisoft actually told players when they can expect a proper, official look at]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/a-september-10-nintendo-direct-is-looking-likely-thanks-to-just-dance/</link><pubDate>Mon, 31 Aug 2026 20:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/a-september-10-nintendo-direct-is-looking-likely-thanks-to-just-dance/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Xbox CEO Says Making Halo Popular Again Is A Priority, But Franchise Co-Creator Questions If It’s Possible]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Halo franchise remains synonymous with the Xbox brand, but many might agree that it has seen better days. Xbox's new CEO, Asha Sharma, has now commented on Halo's future, saying in an interview that Halo remains a "very key franchise" for Xbox and that Microsoft is taking a long-term view about reviving it."The thing that I am learning about great games is that they have a long history and heritage and we can take a long-term view. I am confident that Halo is a very important part of our por]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/xbox-ceo-says-making-halo-popular-again-is-a-priority-but-franchise-co-creator-questions-if-its-possible/</link><pubDate>Mon, 31 Aug 2026 20:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/xbox-ceo-says-making-halo-popular-again-is-a-priority-but-franchise-co-creator-questions-if-its-possible/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[GTA 6 Fans Are Bracing For One Massive Download]]></title><description><![CDATA[We're only a few months away from the November launch of Grand Theft Auto 6, and following the recent preview of the game on Netflix, fans have even more questions about Rockstar's highly anticipated game--namely, just how big is the download going to be? We already know that you can preload the game a week before launch, but is that because you'll need multiple days to download all the files?GTA 6 fans are currently speculating just how big the install is going to be, with the majority of peopl]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/gta-6-fans-are-bracing-for-one-massive-download/</link><pubDate>Mon, 31 Aug 2026 20:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/gta-6-fans-are-bracing-for-one-massive-download/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[US Senators Say Discord And Roblox Should Have Their Day In Court]]></title><description><![CDATA[Three US Democratic senators condemned both Discord and Roblox, saying that the voice-chat and game-creation platforms "deserve their day in court" instead of hiding behind private arbitration methods as it relates to child safety.According to an August 31 Bloomberg report, Democratic senators Dick Durbin (Illinois), Kirsten Gillibrand (New York), and Richard Blumenthal (Connecticut) have filed an amicus brief on August 28 urging the courts to keep the myriad lawsuits Discord and Roblox are faci]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/us-senators-say-discord-and-roblox-should-have-their-day-in-court/</link><pubDate>Mon, 31 Aug 2026 20:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/us-senators-say-discord-and-roblox-should-have-their-day-in-court/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[PS5 Adds Free Live And On-Demand Movie And TV Channels, In Exchange For Watching Ads]]></title><description><![CDATA[Out of nowhere, Sony has announced that free ad-supported streaming TV (FAST) is now on PlayStation 5, allowing people to watch movies and TV shows for free, in exchange for watching ads.<br />
FAST programming is growing in popularity, and some of the current market leaders include Roku, Tubi, and Pluto, among others. FAST content was already on PS5 through dedicated apps for some of those services, but now Sony is launching its own FAST channel. For its part, Microsoft offers some FAST channels apps]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/ps5-adds-free-live-and-on-demand-movie-and-tv-channels-in-exchange-for-watching-ads/</link><pubDate>Mon, 31 Aug 2026 18:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/ps5-adds-free-live-and-on-demand-movie-and-tv-channels-in-exchange-for-watching-ads/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mortal Shell 2 Update Fixes The Game’s Stingy Economy]]></title><description><![CDATA[Developer Cold Symmetry continues to tinker with Mortal Shell 2, recently dropping a massive update that makes some substantial changes to its latest souls-like action-RPG. Alongside buffing certain weapons and fixing some glitches, the team has also addressed the game's greedy economy by making a few finite resources more plentiful around the world.Released on August 29, Mortal Shell 2's Week 1 Update makes some of the game's heaviest weapons stronger to compensate for their slowness. For examp]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/mortal-shell-2-update-fixes-the-games-stingy-economy/</link><pubDate>Mon, 31 Aug 2026 17:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/mortal-shell-2-update-fixes-the-games-stingy-economy/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Xbox CEO Reacts To The Irony Of Rising Console Prices Being An Issue That Microsoft Itself Contributed To]]></title><description><![CDATA[The price of an Xbox console today is higher than ever, and it was Microsoft's own massive push into the AI space that led to this, at least in part. Xbox CEO Asha Sharma has now reacted to this ironic development, saying in an interview that she thinks it's great that GPUs are being used for technology outside of gaming, even if it means Xbox consoles are more expensive than ever."Gaming has always been a proving ground for the GPU. I think it is wonderful that there are more uses for this tech]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/xbox-ceo-reacts-to-the-irony-of-rising-console-prices-being-an-issue-that-microsoft-itself-contributed-to/</link><pubDate>Mon, 31 Aug 2026 17:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/xbox-ceo-reacts-to-the-irony-of-rising-console-prices-being-an-issue-that-microsoft-itself-contributed-to/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[“Aggressively” Selling PS5s Isn’t Needed, As Sony Focuses On Making More From Existing Owners]]></title><description><![CDATA[This November will mark the sixth anniversary of the PlayStation 5 console's launch, but in the years since its arrival, the gaming market has changed dramatically. The trend of consoles becoming cheaper over time has vanished this generation, as the PS5 now costs more today than it did in 2020, and the expectation is that Sony's hardware sales could slow down over time. Sony doesn't seem too worried about that, as company president and CEO Hiroki Totoki explained that there's no need to "aggres]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/aggressively-selling-ps5s-isnt-needed-as-sony-focuses-on-making-more-from-existing-owners/</link><pubDate>Mon, 31 Aug 2026 16:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/aggressively-selling-ps5s-isnt-needed-as-sony-focuses-on-making-more-from-existing-owners/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fable Reboot’s Main Story Is About 20 Hours Long, Dev Says]]></title><description><![CDATA[The upcoming Fable reboot from developer Playground Games will have a main story that should take about 15-20 hours to complete, the developers have stated. However, as with any game, your mileage may vary, and Playground believes the new Fable game can be played forever if players want to.Associate game director Will Kennedy told Polygon, "We have around 15-20 hours of mainline quest gameplay." He added that the game has another 15-20 hours worth of "side and open-world exploration content game]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/fable-reboots-main-story-is-about-20-hours-long-dev-says/</link><pubDate>Mon, 31 Aug 2026 16:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/fable-reboots-main-story-is-about-20-hours-long-dev-says/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[GTA 6 Looks Like GTA 5? You’re Out Of Your Mind, GTA Actor Says]]></title><description><![CDATA[One of the things people have said about GTA 6 following the "extended look" trailer is that the game looks too much like GTA 5. One person who thinks that's a bunch of baloney is Ned Luke, the actor who played Michael in GTA 5.Appearing in a recent stream with Party Chat and House of Highlights, Luke said, "This looks nothing like Grand Theft Auto 5." His message to people who think GTA 6 looks like GTA 5? "I think they're out of their minds," he said.Lucia and Jason in GTA 6. He added that Mic]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/gta-6-looks-like-gta-5-youre-out-of-your-mind-gta-actor-says/</link><pubDate>Mon, 31 Aug 2026 15:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/gta-6-looks-like-gta-5-youre-out-of-your-mind-gta-actor-says/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[People Are Reviewing The GTA 6 Extended Look On Letterboxd Like It’s A Movie]]></title><description><![CDATA[Reviews are already rolling in for Grand Theft Auto VI, but not the way you think. Letterboxd, a social media site focused on journaling films, is allowing users to log the GTA 6 extended-look trailer that premiered on Netflix last week. That means people can rate the 25-plus minute advertisement like a movie and even offer up their two cents--with humorous effect.One of the most popular reviews is from user eddyburback, who wrote: "Structure was a mess, narrative was vague and confusing (felt l]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/people-are-reviewing-the-gta-6-extended-look-on-letterboxd-like-its-a-movie/</link><pubDate>Mon, 31 Aug 2026 15:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/people-are-reviewing-the-gta-6-extended-look-on-letterboxd-like-its-a-movie/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Buying COD: MW4 On Xbox Comes With A Special Perk Not Available On Other Console Platforms]]></title><description><![CDATA[Microsoft is encouraging people to buy the Xbox edition of Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 by offering a special perk that players can't get on other console systems.<br />
People who preorder any edition of MW4 on a Microsoft Store--including Xbox or PC--will get a $5 digital credit back. Customers on PC will get a pop-up notification from the Xbox app within 35 days of MW4's launch on October 23 with their Xbox gift card; a similar pop-up notification will appear on Xbox as well.<br />
https://twitter.com/]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/buying-cod-mw4-on-xbox-comes-with-a-special-perk-not-available-on-other-console-platforms/</link><pubDate>Mon, 31 Aug 2026 14:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/buying-cod-mw4-on-xbox-comes-with-a-special-perk-not-available-on-other-console-platforms/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Back-To-Back PlayStation State Of Plays Are Coming This Week]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sony has announced that there will be not one, but two, PlayStation State of Play events this week. The back-to-back broadcasts will feature "updates from studios around the world," Sony said in its announcement.The first event, kicking off at 6 AM PT / 9 AM ET on September 3, will feature updates from Sony's own development teams and third-party partners. The event will conclude with an "extended look" at Final Fantasy VII: Revelation.<br />
State of Play x2Right after the first event will be a secon]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/back-to-back-playstation-state-of-plays-are-coming-this-week/</link><pubDate>Mon, 31 Aug 2026 14:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/back-to-back-playstation-state-of-plays-are-coming-this-week/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Resident Evil Could Have Its Biggest Opening Weekend Ever With Its New Movie]]></title><description><![CDATA[Weapons director Zach Cregger's Resident Evil movie hits theaters on September 17, and analysts predict it will set a record for the franchise. While the majority of the live-action movies turned a decent profit off of a relatively small budget, Cregger's take on the IP is currently projected to have the best opening weekend by a comfortable margin.That's according to the official publication of the National Association of Theater Owners, Box Office Pro. The survival-horror movie is predicted to]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/resident-evil-could-have-its-biggest-opening-weekend-ever-with-its-new-movie/</link><pubDate>Mon, 31 Aug 2026 13:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/resident-evil-could-have-its-biggest-opening-weekend-ever-with-its-new-movie/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Minecraft Mobs Arrive As Cookie Treats At Crumbl For Limited Time]]></title><description><![CDATA[Chicken cookies! Crumbl has revealed a Minecraft collaboration that introduces six different desserts based on the sandbox game to the menu starting today. Yes, they're all square shaped, and no, there isn't a chicken jockey. Available tomorrow, August 31, through September 5, the four-sided treats include a cookie butter cookie with a chicken topper, a Creeper Key lime sandwich, and a lemon poppyseed cookie topped with a boxy bee.&nbsp;Those three treats are joined by an Enderman cookies-and-cr]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/minecraft-mobs-arrive-as-cookie-treats-at-crumbl-for-limited-time/</link><pubDate>Sun, 30 Aug 2026 15:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/minecraft-mobs-arrive-as-cookie-treats-at-crumbl-for-limited-time/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tech Experts Call Grand Theft Auto 6 The Most Visually Advanced Game To Date, Which Explains Why It’s Stuck At 30FPS]]></title><description><![CDATA[Grand Theft Auto 6 has finally had its first big gameplay reveal, giving us our first real look at Rockstar's massive open-world and the amount of detail it holds. It's one that might be the most visually-impressive game we've ever seen, according to the experts at Digital Foundry.Digital Foundry's Oliver Mackenzie and Richard Leadbetter have praised GTA 6's visual presentation, with Mackenzie specifically going as far to call it the "most impressive example of real-time game rendering" he's eve]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/tech-experts-call-grand-theft-auto-6-the-most-visually-advanced-game-to-date-which-explains-why-its-stuck-at-30fps/</link><pubDate>Sat, 29 Aug 2026 00:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/tech-experts-call-grand-theft-auto-6-the-most-visually-advanced-game-to-date-which-explains-why-its-stuck-at-30fps/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[CD Projekt Red Offers To Help Gamescom Theft Victim As Industry Shows Its Support]]></title><description><![CDATA[The annual Gamescom event is meant to showcase some of the best upcoming video games, but at least two apparent thefts have thrown a damper on this year's festivities. Indie developer Ryan Laley reported that his equipment was stolen from his Gamescom booth, which he said was "a huge blow financially and mentally." Fortunately, Laley has received an outpouring of support from the industry, including The Witcher 3 and Cyberpunk 2077 developer CD Projekt Red.On X, CD Projekt Red responded to Laley]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/cd-projekt-red-offers-to-help-gamescom-theft-victim-as-industry-shows-its-support/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 23:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/cd-projekt-red-offers-to-help-gamescom-theft-victim-as-industry-shows-its-support/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Leaked DLSS 5 Mod Shows Just How Much Nvidia’s AI Filter Can Mess With Your Games]]></title><description><![CDATA[Nvidia hasn't yet announced a release date for DLSS 5, which it revealed to widespread backlash earlier this year. But a recent leak has provided PC modders the ability to inject the neural rendering in almost any game, which is being used to showcase just how awful its AI-powered face filters can get.Accidentally included in a build of NBA 2K27 (via VideoCardz), an early version of DLSS 5 was accessed and made useable by the RenoDX modding community, who quickly developed a crude toolset allowi]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/leaked-dlss-5-mod-shows-just-how-much-nvidias-ai-filter-can-mess-with-your-games/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 22:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/leaked-dlss-5-mod-shows-just-how-much-nvidias-ai-filter-can-mess-with-your-games/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fable Dev Happy About Delay To 2027 To Avoid “Chaotic Window,” And We All Know That Means GTA 6]]></title><description><![CDATA[Microsoft's new Fable game was supposed to launch this year, but it was delayed to February 2027. The game's director, Ralph Fulton, said in an interview that he feels "great" about the launch timing for Fable, adding that shifting to 2027 helps the game avoid the "chaotic window" of its original timeframe of late 2026.<br />
Speaking to IGN, Fulton said the reason for the delay "is pretty apparent to everybody." He said he was "really looking forward to" launching Fable in 2026, saying he wasn't happ]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/fable-dev-happy-about-delay-to-2027-to-avoid-chaotic-window-and-we-all-know-that-means-gta-6/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 21:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/fable-dev-happy-about-delay-to-2027-to-avoid-chaotic-window-and-we-all-know-that-means-gta-6/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[GTA 6 Looks Like It Features This Popular TV Show Apartment]]></title><description><![CDATA[GTA 6 takes place in Vice City, which is a stand-in for Miami, and it appears the game will feature a Miami apartment building from a popular TV show.Eagle-eyed fans noticed that Dexter Morgan's apartment in Miami from the TV show Dexter appears to be in GTA 6. The TV show is set in Miami and the exterior shots were filmed at the Bay Harbor Club condos in Miami. You can see comparison images below.<br />
https://twitter.com/DrakoAfoa/status/2093121257457815587<br />
Others have pointed out that by the time]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/gta-6-looks-like-it-features-this-popular-tv-show-apartment/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 20:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/gta-6-looks-like-it-features-this-popular-tv-show-apartment/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[It’s Time I Let Go Of My Favorite Alien Isolation 2 Theory]]></title><description><![CDATA[Alien Isolation 2 stars a new protagonist named Blake. Creative Assembly has been clear about this all summer, but it's only now that I'm letting it sink in. Since I first played a demo of the survival-horror game at Summer Game Fest's Play Days this past June, I've been holding onto a theory that Blake's role in the story is a bait-and-switch--that in short order Blake would be impaled by the Xenomorph and Amanda Ripley, star of the first game, would show up as the real playable character.&nbsp]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/its-time-i-let-go-of-my-favorite-alien-isolation-2-theory/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 19:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/its-time-i-let-go-of-my-favorite-alien-isolation-2-theory/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Turn-Based-Tactics Fans Are Suddenly Eating Very Well]]></title><description><![CDATA[The XCOM series has been effectively on hiatus for many years now, and AAA turn-based-tactics games have been pretty hard to come by recently. That's changing, however, starting with this week's launch of Star Wars Zero Company. It's effectively a marriage of classic XCOM gameplay and Clone Wars-era Star Wars storytelling, and within a few minutes of starting it, I got that same rush of excitement I got the first time I played an XCOM game.&nbsp;Typically, I try to savor turn-based tactical expe]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/turn-based-tactics-fans-are-suddenly-eating-very-well/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 19:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/turn-based-tactics-fans-are-suddenly-eating-very-well/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[GTA 6’s Long Wait Has People Realizing Their Own Mortality]]></title><description><![CDATA[You might expect people to talk about the visuals, lighting, action sequences, or gunplay after Grand Theft Auto VI's brand-new extended-look trailer showed off over 25 minutes of new footage. But the top comments on Rockstar's YouTube upload of the video deal more with the human condition than expected. In fact, there's quite a bit of talk about death and remembrance.The top comment (at the time of publication) states: "a moment of silence for people that didn't make it here." Meanwhile, anothe]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/gta-6s-long-wait-has-people-realizing-their-own-mortality/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 19:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/gta-6s-long-wait-has-people-realizing-their-own-mortality/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[GTA 6 Lets You Throw Dog Poop At People]]></title><description><![CDATA[A very important piece of news has come to light about GTA 6: You can pick up dog poop and throw it at people in the upcoming open-world crime game.YouTuber TGG visited Rockstar North's offices and spoke with the team, and one of the things he learned was how dog poop can be a weapon.<br />
"If someone is out on the street and they're walking their dog, and the dog takes a dump, you can wait for the person to pick up the dog sh** with a doggie bag, and then you can hit that person, making them drop th]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/gta-6-lets-you-throw-dog-poop-at-people/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 18:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/gta-6-lets-you-throw-dog-poop-at-people/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[GTA 6: All The Biggest Takeaways From The Big New Trailer That You Need To Know]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rockstar finally lifted the veil on GTA 6 during a high-profile Netflix event on August 27. The nearly 30-minute video revealed a lot. We saw main characters Jason and Lucia in action in snippets of multiple different missions, while there were cutscenes and character interactions on display as well.<br />
The broadcast also featured a new look at some of the updated gameplay systems, like how NPCs will notice if you're carrying a weapon in public, how stealing cars works, and that the game has a Red]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/gta-6-all-the-biggest-takeaways-from-the-big-new-trailer-that-you-need-to-know/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 17:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/gta-6-all-the-biggest-takeaways-from-the-big-new-trailer-that-you-need-to-know/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Saber Boss Reacts To The Death Of Physical Games And Rising Console Prices]]></title><description><![CDATA[2026 has been full of big storylines in gaming, including Sony's announcement that it will end support for physical PlayStation game discs in 2028 and the trend of consoles getting increasingly expensive. Tim Willits, the chief creative officer at Saber Interactive, caught up with GameSpot at Gamescom this week to discuss these topics and offer up a bizarre-sounding possibility for an "AI box" for games.He said he was "surprised how upset people were" about Sony ending support for physical game]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/saber-boss-reacts-to-the-death-of-physical-games-and-rising-console-prices/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 16:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/saber-boss-reacts-to-the-death-of-physical-games-and-rising-console-prices/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gears Of War: E-Day Has A Battle Royale-Inspired PvP Mode Where You Can Strip The Flesh Off Enemies]]></title><description><![CDATA[Gears of War games have had some of the best multiplayer action around ever since the days of the first game, and for Gears of War: E-Day, developers at The Coalition are looking to give fans plenty of options for online fun. While the game's new take on Horde mode is shaping up to be the ultimate battlefield for players to enter, fans of traditional deathmatches aren't being left out in the cold either. At Gamescom, The Coalition spoke to GameSpot about E-Day's new Crucible mode and how it uses]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/gears-of-war-e-day-has-a-battle-royale-inspired-pvp-mode-where-you-can-strip-the-flesh-off-enemies/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 16:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/gears-of-war-e-day-has-a-battle-royale-inspired-pvp-mode-where-you-can-strip-the-flesh-off-enemies/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Saber Responds To AI Criticisms In Rideshare Game And Promises, “We Will Never Fire Someone And Replace Them With AI”]]></title><description><![CDATA[One of the biggest talking points in gaming today is the use of artificial intelligence, including generative AI. It's a hot-button issue, and few companies have faced the level of criticism about it as Saber has. The developer recently found itself in hot water after CEO Matthew Karch lashed out at Rideshare Stimulator's former writer who said they were laid off and replaced by ChatGPT.<br />
Now, Saber's chief creative officer, Tim Willits, has addressed the situation as well, promising that, "We wi]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/saber-responds-to-ai-criticisms-in-rideshare-game-and-promises-we-will-never-fire-someone-and-replace-them-with-ai/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 14:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/saber-responds-to-ai-criticisms-in-rideshare-game-and-promises-we-will-never-fire-someone-and-replace-them-with-ai/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hellraiser: Revival Is More Than Just Cenobites and Gore – 10 Things We Learned From Saber Interactive]]></title><description><![CDATA[October wouldn't feel right without a spooky game or two, and Hellraiser: Revival is shaping up to be a terrifying--and horny--dive into the nightmarish fiction of author Clive Barker. So far, the game is looking like the kind of Hellraiser experience that defined the franchise throughout the '80s and early '90s, and at Gamescom, Saber Interactive sat down with GameSpot to talk about the game, how far they're willing to go to nail the vibe of Hellraiser, and more.Hellraiser: Revival launches for]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/hellraiser-revival-is-more-than-just-cenobites-and-gore-10-things-we-learned-from-saber-interactive/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 14:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/hellraiser-revival-is-more-than-just-cenobites-and-gore-10-things-we-learned-from-saber-interactive/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gears Of War: E-Day Had To Solve One Big Lore Problem –  How Do You Get A Lancer Into The Game?]]></title><description><![CDATA[When Gears of War first debuted in the Xbox 360 generation, it introduced the world to the majesty of the Lancer weapon. A gun with a brutally effective chainsaw mounted to it, the Lancer has become the defining symbol of the franchise, and in Gears of War: E-Day, players will get to see just how that weapon came to be.In the established Gears of War lore, the weapon was created a year after the events of Emergence Day. That created something of a dilemma for the developer, The Coalition, as the]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/gears-of-war-e-day-had-to-solve-one-big-lore-problem-how-do-you-get-a-lancer-into-the-game/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 14:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/gears-of-war-e-day-had-to-solve-one-big-lore-problem-how-do-you-get-a-lancer-into-the-game/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[GTA 6 NPCs Will Notice If You’re Carrying A Weapon In Public]]></title><description><![CDATA[In Rockstar Games' Grand Theft Auto franchise, players have been able to walk the streets while armed to the teeth without attracting attention from the non-player characters populating the world. However, the NPCs in Grand Theft Auto 6 will be considerably more preceptive than their counterparts in the earlier games. And that means packing weapons in public is going to come at a price.According to a GTA 6 preview in The New York Times, "a player in this one cannot whip out a shotgun or a rocket]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/gta-6-npcs-will-notice-if-youre-carrying-a-weapon-in-public/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2026 23:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/gta-6-npcs-will-notice-if-youre-carrying-a-weapon-in-public/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Stealing Cars In GTA 6 Is Probably More Complicated Than You Expected]]></title><description><![CDATA[Grand Theft Auto 6 is following a tradition that Rockstar previously leaned into with Red Dead Redemption 2: a focus on realism. In the case of GTA 6, that means things like filling your car with gas, working out to get (or stay) fit, and eating to stay energized. Now we know another element of this hyper-focus: various methods for stealing cars.Whereas in past games, you could just smash the window of any car to get inside and drive off with it, in GTA 6, how you commandeer a vehicle that doesn]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/stealing-cars-in-gta-6-is-probably-more-complicated-than-you-expected/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2026 23:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/stealing-cars-in-gta-6-is-probably-more-complicated-than-you-expected/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Grand Theft Auto 6 Will Have No Microtransactions Or Generative AI]]></title><description><![CDATA[Grand Theft Auto VI. It's the most anticipated video game of the year, and possibly of all time. Netflix just aired a 27-minute extended trailer, and you've likely read multiple stories about it right here on this site since. Multiple media outlets are now talking about recent visits to Rockstar North in Scotland, and according to one source, GTA VI won't have any microtransactions at launch, and no generative AI was used in its development.<br />
Speaking on the Kinda Funny Gamecast, Kinda Funny's An]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/grand-theft-auto-6-will-have-no-microtransactions-or-generative-ai/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2026 22:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/grand-theft-auto-6-will-have-no-microtransactions-or-generative-ai/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[GTA 6’s Big Netflix Extended Look: All The Things We Learned]]></title><description><![CDATA[After literal years of waiting since the game's official announcement, Rockstar has finally pulled back the curtain on Grand Theft Auto 6's gameplay. The Netflix-exclusive Grand Theft Auto 6: An Extended Look gave us a chance to see the game's open-world activities, combat, story missions, characters, vehicles, and much more, which just makes the wait for November 19 even more excruciating. Below, we've rounded up our coverage so you can learn about whatever it is you're most interested in regar]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/gta-6s-big-netflix-extended-look-all-the-things-we-learned/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2026 22:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/gta-6s-big-netflix-extended-look-all-the-things-we-learned/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[GTA 6’s Jason And Lucia Aren’t Necessarily A Couple]]></title><description><![CDATA[GTA 6's main characters are Jason and Lucia, and while previous trailers have shown them in some steamy scenes, their relationship will be defined by how people play, not by a strict story mandate.Rockstar North's Rob Nelson confirmed to The New York Times that it will be up to the player if Jason and Lucia complete the story as a romantic couple or merely partners in crime. Players will need to manage the relationship by responding to texts and, like in any good relationship, making an effort.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/gta-6s-jason-and-lucia-arent-necessarily-a-couple/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2026 22:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/gta-6s-jason-and-lucia-arent-necessarily-a-couple/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[GTA 6’s Jason Has A Case Of Bane-itis]]></title><description><![CDATA[Netflix's extended Grand Theft Auto 6 preview has arrived, and players are already dissecting the footage to glean new details about Rockstar Games' heavily anticipated sequel. So far, the response has been largely positive except in regards to the voice of Jason Duval, the game's co-leading antihero.<br />
One of the common complaints about Jason on social media is that he's difficult to understand for some listeners. This has drawn some comparison's to Tom Hardy's nearly incompressible Bane voice in]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/gta-6s-jason-has-a-case-of-bane-itis/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2026 22:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/gta-6s-jason-has-a-case-of-bane-itis/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[GTA 6 Has A Red Dead 2 Honor-Style System Tracking How Violent You Are]]></title><description><![CDATA[Following Grand Theft Auto 6's over-the-top Netflix gameplay reveal, Rockstar Games detailed one of the game's most important systems. Building on the traditional Wanted system from previous Grand Theft Auto titles and the Honor system from Red Dead Redemption 2, GTA 6 introduces a Criminal Profile system that tracks how violently players handle their crime sprees.The interview confirmed that the traditional Wanted system does return when you're spotted committing a crime in GTA 6. To shake off]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/gta-6-has-a-red-dead-2-honor-style-system-tracking-how-violent-you-are/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2026 22:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/gta-6-has-a-red-dead-2-honor-style-system-tracking-how-violent-you-are/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[GTA 6 Story Is About “Whether Love Can Survive Through This Storm”]]></title><description><![CDATA[Grand Theft Auto VI has finally had its big gameplay reveal. That included more details about the story, which centers heavily on the relationship between Jason and Lucia, and how it'ss impacted by their life of crime."We&rsquo;re trying to reflect a sort of crazy, warped version of this American state and city--we always try to do that,&rdquo; Rockstar North's Rob Nelson told the New York Times. "I think this story has--if you want it--themes of hopefulness, elements of sacrifice versus selfish]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/gta-6-story-is-about-whether-love-can-survive-through-this-storm/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2026 22:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/gta-6-story-is-about-whether-love-can-survive-through-this-storm/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[GTA 6 Map Is 3X Bigger Than Red Dead Redemption 2’s]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rockstar has shared more details about its long-awaited and heavily hyped Grand Theft Auto 6, and one key piece of information is that the game's map is apparently three times bigger than Red Dead Redemption 2's. The game takes players back to Vice City, a stand-in for Miami. Players will also be able to explore the surrounding areas.A New York Times report featuring interviews with Rockstar's developers said, "The overall map, the studio said, is three times as large as the playable area of its]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/gta-6-map-is-3x-bigger-than-red-dead-redemption-2s/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2026 21:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/gta-6-map-is-3x-bigger-than-red-dead-redemption-2s/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[GTA 6 Returns To Six-Star Wanted Levels]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rockstar's GTA games had six-star wanted levels until GTA 5 dropped it down to five, and now Rockstar is returning to its roots by going back to six with GTA 6. How fitting.This was confirmed in the GTA 6 Netflix gameplay video today. We don't know exactly what Jason and Lucia will need to do to achieve a six-star wanted level, but it will no doubt be the worst of the worst crimes.<br />
A logo showed in the GTA 6 trailer also suggests there will be icons for specific crimes that players commit. The]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/gta-6-returns-to-six-star-wanted-levels/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2026 21:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/gta-6-returns-to-six-star-wanted-levels/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[GTA 6 Skipping PC At Launch And Having No Online Right Away Is Good, Helldivers Boss Says]]></title><description><![CDATA[The CEO of Helldivers studio Arrowhead Game Studios has commented on the upcoming launch of GTA 6, saying he's happy there will be no PC version or online mode at launch, because that will help Helldivers 2 "keep crushing it."In a statement to press, Sham Jorjani said Rockstar makes "ridiculous, high-effort stuff, and it's awesome that games like this get made." He said he's selfishly happy that the game won't be on PC at launch, nor will there be an online mode right away.<br />
"It means Helldivers]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/gta-6-skipping-pc-at-launch-and-having-no-online-right-away-is-good-helldivers-boss-says/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2026 21:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/gta-6-skipping-pc-at-launch-and-having-no-online-right-away-is-good-helldivers-boss-says/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[You Can Pet (And Scold, You Monster) The Dog In GTA 6]]></title><description><![CDATA[Grand Theft Auto VI had its big debut on Netflix today, and as part of the opening sequence we got confirmation that there will be very good boys, by which I mean dogs, and you can interact them in a few different ways.When exploring an apartment complex for a package pickup, Jason and Lucia come across a dog in the hallway. Jason leans over to interact, allowing you to pet the dog, as we've come to expect in video games. But two other options were also notable: Scold, and Study.Scolding a dog i]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/you-can-pet-and-scold-you-monster-the-dog-in-gta-6/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2026 21:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/you-can-pet-and-scold-you-monster-the-dog-in-gta-6/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Exterminauts Devs Talk Helldivers Comparisons And How It Separates Itself]]></title><description><![CDATA[If you saw footage of Exterminauts come out of Gamescom this week, then you might have thought it bore some resemblance to Helldivers 2. The two games are both cooperative PvE shooters with an assortment of powerful weapons to use and creatures to battle, but the team at Behaviour Interactive believe Exterminauts stands out in several key ways.<br />
Speaking to GameSpot at Gamescom, creative director Vincent Regimbart acknowledged that there are definitely similarities in the two games, but also a fe]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/exterminauts-devs-talk-helldivers-comparisons-and-how-it-separates-itself/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2026 20:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/exterminauts-devs-talk-helldivers-comparisons-and-how-it-separates-itself/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Devolver Digital Reveals Its GTA 6 Competitor, And It’s A Remaster Of A Nonexistent Remake]]></title><description><![CDATA[Few game companies are brave enough to go head-to-head with the release of Rockstar's Grand Theft Auto 6, but that's exactly what publisher Devolver Digital is doing with the launch of Volvy's Adventure: Reslimed on November 19.Billed as a "remaster of the second remake of the original monochrome action-platformer starring the most famous video game mascot of all time," Volvy's Adventure is actually almost none of those things. The original "Volvy's Adventure" doesn't exist. This isn't a remaste]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/devolver-digital-reveals-its-gta-6-competitor-and-its-a-remaster-of-a-nonexistent-remake/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2026 19:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/devolver-digital-reveals-its-gta-6-competitor-and-its-a-remaster-of-a-nonexistent-remake/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Xbox CEO Plays Coy About Whether Elder Scrolls 6 Will Skip PlayStation]]></title><description><![CDATA[Xbox CEO Asha Sharma has suggested Microsoft could make more exclusive games again, but will The Elder Scrolls 6 be among them? We still don't know, but that's the question the BBC asked Sharma at Gamescom this week. But first, Sharma discussed her thoughts generally about exclusives, and how every platform, in her estimation, needs some form of exclusive content to grow."We are increasingly going to be one of the largest platforms in the world. Every platform needs some form of exclusive experi]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/xbox-ceo-plays-coy-about-whether-elder-scrolls-6-will-skip-playstation/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2026 18:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/xbox-ceo-plays-coy-about-whether-elder-scrolls-6-will-skip-playstation/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Most Expensive Xbox Ever Sold Out, And People Are Already Flipping It For Thousands]]></title><description><![CDATA[Microsoft opened up preorders for its limited-edition 25th-Anniversary Xbox Series X, and within a minute, the most expensive Xbox ever sold out. While units will likely make their ways into the hands of Xbox fans with deep pockets, it looks like scalpers have also snatched up units, and as you'd expect, they're expecting to make a big payday by flogging them on sites like eBay.A quick look at the commerce platform reveals dozens of the rare&nbsp;Xbox Series X consoles have been listed, with pri]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/the-most-expensive-xbox-ever-sold-out-and-people-are-already-flipping-it-for-thousands/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2026 18:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/the-most-expensive-xbox-ever-sold-out-and-people-are-already-flipping-it-for-thousands/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Germany’s President Warns Of Downsides To Gaming, Including Games With “Extremist Ideologies”]]></title><description><![CDATA[This year's Gamescom event is underway in Cologne, Germany, and now the country's president, Frank-Walter Steinmeier--speaking at the event itself--warned people to consider the downsides to gaming. He also said gaming is great and has lots of positive effects on people and society.<br />
As reported by DPA International, he said video games have "become so ubiquitous," so it's only prudent to "discuss the downsides of this development." He said people should look at video games "objectively, honestly]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/germanys-president-warns-of-downsides-to-gaming-including-games-with-extremist-ideologies/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2026 17:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/germanys-president-warns-of-downsides-to-gaming-including-games-with-extremist-ideologies/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Star Wars: Galactic Racer Wants To Break Racing Games Out Of Their Comfort Zone]]></title><description><![CDATA[Great racing games have an x-factor that sets them apart from their peers, but you could argue that the genre hasn't meaningfully evolved over the decades. Star Wars: Galactic Racer aims to change that perception, as the new title from developer Fuse Games looks to other genres for inspiration. While it might look like a spiritual successor to 1999's Star Wars Episode 1: Pod Racer, Galactic Racer adds in some roguelite flavor and a dash of Burnout to its take on high-speed competition in a galax]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/star-wars-galactic-racer-wants-to-break-racing-games-out-of-their-comfort-zone/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2026 17:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/star-wars-galactic-racer-wants-to-break-racing-games-out-of-their-comfort-zone/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[If You Thought Console Prices Were Too High, Things Could Get Even Worse]]></title><description><![CDATA[Video game console price increases&nbsp;could be back on the menu, as the Trump administration is reportedly weighing implementing a new round of tariffs on imported computer chips.According to Politico, the administration is considering expanding the number of tech products subject to the duties, and they could include everyday electronics that use these chips--including gaming consoles, data center servers, and laptops. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick is reportedly aiming to use these tariff]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/if-you-thought-console-prices-were-too-high-things-could-get-even-worse/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2026 15:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/if-you-thought-console-prices-were-too-high-things-could-get-even-worse/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[GTA 6 Netflix Trailer’s Beefy Runtime Revealed, Footage Captured On PS5]]></title><description><![CDATA[At long last, Rockstar will lift the veil on GTA 6 today, August 27, via an "Extended Look" on Netflix. But how long will the broadcast be? Now we know.According to an updated listing for the showcase on the Netflix app, the Extended Look event will run for 26 minutes. That's pretty significant, but it should be, given Rockstar and Netflix are calling it "extended."<br />
This suggest it's more than a trailer but instead a proper deep dive into the world of GTA 6. That's exciting news for fans, as Roc]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/gta-6-netflix-trailers-beefy-runtime-revealed-footage-captured-on-ps5/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2026 15:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/gta-6-netflix-trailers-beefy-runtime-revealed-footage-captured-on-ps5/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Elden Ring’s Messmer The Impaler Actor Is Reportedly In The Running To Be The Next James Bond]]></title><description><![CDATA[Following the report that said Battlefield 1's Jack Lowden is circling the role of James Bond for the next 007 movie, it&rsquo;s now rumored that another actor who appeared in a video game, Jack Barton, could be in the mix as well.PageSix reported that Bond 26 director Denis Villeneuve and casting director Nina Gold are looking at a "stream of unknowns" to play James Bond next. One such person is Barton, who played Messmer the Impaler in Elden Ring's Shadow of the Erdtree expansion.That is Barto]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/elden-rings-messmer-the-impaler-actor-is-reportedly-in-the-running-to-be-the-next-james-bond/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2026 14:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/elden-rings-messmer-the-impaler-actor-is-reportedly-in-the-running-to-be-the-next-james-bond/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Xbox Won’t Say If Project Helix Has A Disc Drive, But It’s Not Giving Up On Physical Games Yet]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sony has already confirmed that it's headed toward an all-digital future soon, but what about Xbox and its next-gen console, Project Helix? In a new interview, Xbox CEO Asha Sharma didn't give any concrete answers about whether Project Helix will have a disc drive, instead focusing on the topic of next-gen hardware&nbsp;affordability."This next generation, we have to be thinking about efficiency and affordability alongside performance,"&nbsp;Sharma said to the BBC. "All of the industry needs to]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/xbox-wont-say-if-project-helix-has-a-disc-drive-but-its-not-giving-up-on-physical-games-yet/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2026 14:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/xbox-wont-say-if-project-helix-has-a-disc-drive-but-its-not-giving-up-on-physical-games-yet/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[GTA 6 Wants To Remind You That Looks Matter In The Influencer Hustle Of Vice City]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ahead of today's GTA 6 Extended Preview on Netflix, developer Rockstar Games has revealed plenty of new details on the highly anticipated open-world game. In a new interview, Rockstar North co-studio head Rob Nelson divulged how the game, similar to GTA: San Andreas, will require you to take good care of the protagonists Jason and Lucia, as the duo will need to engage in exercise, healthy eating, and relaxation if they want to stay in shape. Just like real life, but with more immediate gains.Get]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/gta-6-wants-to-remind-you-that-looks-matter-in-the-influencer-hustle-of-vice-city/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2026 14:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/gta-6-wants-to-remind-you-that-looks-matter-in-the-influencer-hustle-of-vice-city/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Former PlayStation Studios President Praises Xbox’s Solution To A Digital-Only Future]]></title><description><![CDATA[Former President of PlayStation Studios, Shuhei Yoshida, has praised Microsoft's recently announced disc-to-digital program, writing that it is a "great move by team Xbox."The former executive posted his opinion on the program on X with no other commentary, but it's a notable remark given how much of Yoshida's career was spent at Xbox's main competitor. That's especially true when you consider the differences in approach Microsoft and Sony seem to be taking as we march towards an all-digital fut]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/former-playstation-studios-president-praises-xboxs-solution-to-a-digital-only-future/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2026 13:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/former-playstation-studios-president-praises-xboxs-solution-to-a-digital-only-future/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[GTA 6 Extended Look: How To Watch, What To Expect, And More]]></title><description><![CDATA[The countdown to Grand Theft Auto 6 is winding down, and ahead of its launch in November, developer Rockstar Games has a new look at the game on the way. But unlike other trailers or developer previews, this one won't be dropping on YouTube first, as Netflix has an exclusive on it for several hours. If you're planning to watch--and you have a Netflix subscription--here's everything you need to know about the upcoming GTA 6 preview.When to watch on NetflixGrand Theft Auto 6: An Extended Look will]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/gta-6-extended-look-how-to-watch-what-to-expect-and-more/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2026 12:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/gta-6-extended-look-how-to-watch-what-to-expect-and-more/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[It’s A Good Week If You Like Games That Let You Play As An Animal]]></title><description><![CDATA[After Gamescom Opening Night Live and the Future Games Show, we can't help noticing that there are multiple titles coming up that let players either assume control of an animal or play anthropomorphic characters who resemble human/animal hybrids. To keep track of these upcoming titles, we ran down a full list of animal-centric games below.<br />
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JuYhh4zSTlA<br />
AmphibianDeveloper: Jarcorp InteractiveSystems: PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, SwitchRelease Date: 2028Amphib]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/its-a-good-week-if-you-like-games-that-let-you-play-as-an-animal/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2026 01:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/its-a-good-week-if-you-like-games-that-let-you-play-as-an-animal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Portal-Like Shooter Splitgate Died Once, And It’s Dying Again … Kind Of]]></title><description><![CDATA[Some games just aren't long for this world, and that&rsquo;s exactly the case with the Portal-like and Halo-like shooter Splitgate: Arena Reloaded, which is getting put on a form of life support starting in early September.Developer 1047 Games took to X on August 26 to announce the news. In a lengthy statement, the team shared that active development for Splitgate: Arena Reloaded is ending, effective immediately. At the same time, the team's other game, the 6v6 Titanfall-like movement shooter Em]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/portal-like-shooter-splitgate-died-once-and-its-dying-again-kind-of/</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2026 23:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/portal-like-shooter-splitgate-died-once-and-its-dying-again-kind-of/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[All The Goth Girlies Who Loved American McGee’s Alice Need To See This Game]]></title><description><![CDATA[Now that Gamescom has kicked off, a seemingly endless barrage of new game trailers are hitting social media, and it's easy for smaller projects to get lost in the shuffle. But as a longtime fan of American McGee's Alice (and someone who still hasn't stopped mourning the franchise's undeserved fate), one title from today's Find Your Next Game showcase immediately caught my eye: Cutout, a 2D side-scrolling action game in which you play a paper doll with the power to snip off and steal the limbs of]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/all-the-goth-girlies-who-loved-american-mcgees-alice-need-to-see-this-game/</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2026 22:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/all-the-goth-girlies-who-loved-american-mcgees-alice-need-to-see-this-game/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[GTA 6 Wants You To Reconsider Doing What Everyone Does In Grand Theft Auto]]></title><description><![CDATA[A new deep dive has dropped with some fascinating takeaways from Rockstar Games on the most anticipated release of the year, Grand Theft Auto 6. We've learned a lot already, including a feature returning from San Andreas and how switching between the two protagonists works. Now, we're finding out that you might want to reconsider going on those classic GTA rampages when this new GTA hits PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S on November 19.In the Autumn 2026 Issue of Dazed magazine, some Rockstar Ga]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/gta-6-wants-you-to-reconsider-doing-what-everyone-does-in-grand-theft-auto/</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2026 22:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/gta-6-wants-you-to-reconsider-doing-what-everyone-does-in-grand-theft-auto/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Unlike The Big Console Makers, Playdate Is Refunding You Those Tariff Fees]]></title><description><![CDATA[As with so many other companies, including video game console makers, Panic increased the price of its Playdate handheld when US President Donald Trump implemented sweeping tariffs. When those tariffs were deemed unlawful and refunds become available to companies, most kept the money for themselves--but Panic has now confirmed it will be passing those refunds on to customers.Word of the refunds was emailed out to impacted customers recently. In the email, Panic explained how it had charged extra]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/unlike-the-big-console-makers-playdate-is-refunding-you-those-tariff-fees/</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2026 21:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/unlike-the-big-console-makers-playdate-is-refunding-you-those-tariff-fees/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How Switching Between GTA 6’s Two Protagonists Works]]></title><description><![CDATA[Despite the "heartbreaking" leaks plaguing Rockstar Games right now, the team is speaking a bit more about what you can expect when Grand Theft Auto 6 hits PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S on November 19. This includes detailing how switching between the dual protagonists, Jason Duval and Lucia Caminos, works.British youth-culture magazine Dazed released its Autumn 2026 Issue, which features some fascinating quotes from key members of Rockstar Games' development team and some interesting tidbit]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/how-switching-between-gta-6s-two-protagonists-works/</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2026 21:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/how-switching-between-gta-6s-two-protagonists-works/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[This D&amp;D Game Made A Better First Impression Than Warlock]]></title><description><![CDATA[Most Dungeons &amp; Dragons games over the years have put you in the shoes of an adventurer who sets out to explore a fantasy world, defeat dangerous monsters, and bask in the riches you're rewarded. But what about the people those adventurers interact with during their journey? In Dungeons &amp; Dragons: Long Rest Tavern, you'll have the chance to experience a very different side of D&amp;D, running an inn full of weary travelers who just want a nap and some beer.<br />
Developed by Homo Ludens and s]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/this-dampd-game-made-a-better-first-impression-than-warlock/</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2026 21:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/this-dampd-game-made-a-better-first-impression-than-warlock/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[GTA 6 Spoilers Are Part Of The Latest Gameplay Leak]]></title><description><![CDATA[The latest gameplay leak for GTA 6 has arrived, and it contains new story spoilers. As such, if you care about that and spend time on the internet, be prepared to scroll away fast if something that looks like GTA 6 comes across your feed.Read on for more information about the latest leak.For about a week, most of the GTA 6 gameplay leaks focused on the playable character Jason, prompting people to wonder about the other playable character, Lucia. Well, the new leak, reportedly from the game's pr]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/gta-6-spoilers-are-part-of-the-latest-gameplay-leak/</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2026 21:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/gta-6-spoilers-are-part-of-the-latest-gameplay-leak/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Warhammer 40,000: Boltgun 2 Is Out This October With A Very Special Guest]]></title><description><![CDATA[Warhammer 40,000: Boltgun 2 is one of the most highly anticipated games in the entire Warhammer franchise, and we'll be able to play it very soon. Even better, it's going to feature a guest appearance by one of the most legendary composers in the history of first-person shooters.<br />
On October 14, Warhammer 40,000: Boltgun 2 will release across PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC, with a Switch 2 release to follow "shortly after" the other versions, according to the official announcement.https://www.youtu]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/warhammer-40000-boltgun-2-is-out-this-october-with-a-very-special-guest/</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2026 21:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/warhammer-40000-boltgun-2-is-out-this-october-with-a-very-special-guest/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[More People Watch Hockey Thanks To Heated Rivalry, And This New Game Hopes To Benefit]]></title><description><![CDATA[Savage Planet series developer Raccoon Logic announced a new game at Gamescom today, and it's not what anyone would expect.Breakaway Hockey League is a new "high-skill" 4v4 ice hockey game with five-minute matches, ranked play, and what the studio called "larger-than-life spectacle."<br />
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XIqv5Qg2Tmo&amp;t=1s<br />
In development for PC, Breakaway Hockey League has players controlling just one member of the team, not the entire lineup like you might find in EA's NHL series.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/more-people-watch-hockey-thanks-to-heated-rivalry-and-this-new-game-hopes-to-benefit/</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2026 21:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/more-people-watch-hockey-thanks-to-heated-rivalry-and-this-new-game-hopes-to-benefit/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Biggest Gaming Show In The West Continues To Grow]]></title><description><![CDATA[One of the world's biggest gaming shows, Gamescom, is now underway in Cologne, Germany, and hundreds of thousands of people are expected to attend. The organizers sold out the entire 233,000 square meter exhibition floor at the Koelnmesse exhibition center, with more than 1,600 exhibitors signing up to show off their games and products.In short, Gamescom is huge. It might not be the world's largest gaming event, as that title belongs to ChinaJoy, which had more than 438,000 attendees this year.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/the-biggest-gaming-show-in-the-west-continues-to-grow/</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2026 20:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/the-biggest-gaming-show-in-the-west-continues-to-grow/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[GTA 6 Brings Back A Fascinating San Andreas Feature]]></title><description><![CDATA[Grand Theft Auto 6 is just two months away, and although the game has suffered some "heartbreaking" leaks recently, Rockstar Games is slowly peeling back the curtain on the year's most anticipated release. Now, a new deep dive has revealed that a feature from San Andreas is returning--and it sounds better than ever.In Dazed magazine's Autumn 2026 Issue, some key figures from the Rockstar Games team opened up about what you can expect when GTA 6 hits PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S on November]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/gta-6-brings-back-a-fascinating-san-andreas-feature/</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2026 20:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/gta-6-brings-back-a-fascinating-san-andreas-feature/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ubisoft Sold A Game But Forgot To Include The Literal Game Part]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ubisoft's recent re-release of the original Heroes of Might and Magic 3 on Steam couldn't have gone much worse, as Ubisoft literally forgot to include the game files.The arrival of the turn-based strategy classic should have been an easy win for the publisher, offering an all-time-great game, bundled alongside its two expansions, for $10 ahead of a full remake slated to arrive next year. The only issue is when players forked over the cash and installed it, they noticed the "game" was only 23.49K]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/ubisoft-sold-a-game-but-forgot-to-include-the-literal-game-part/</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2026 20:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/ubisoft-sold-a-game-but-forgot-to-include-the-literal-game-part/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Expanse’s Most Iconic Foe Shows Up In Osiris Reborn’s New Trailer]]></title><description><![CDATA[Owlcat Games has given players a new look at its upcoming sci-fi RPG based on The Expanse. The latest trailer for The Expanse: Osiris Reborn aired during Gamescom's Find Your Next Game showcase, giving players a better look at Owlcat's take on one of the TV show's most frightening foes: Project Caliban.In The Expanse TV show (and the books upon which it is based), Project Caliban is a top-secret experiment run by a company called Protogen, which hopes to harness the recently discovered Protomole]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/the-expanses-most-iconic-foe-shows-up-in-osiris-reborns-new-trailer/</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2026 19:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/the-expanses-most-iconic-foe-shows-up-in-osiris-reborns-new-trailer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tim Curry Has Died, Leaving Behind Some Unforgettable Video Game Performances]]></title><description><![CDATA[Legendary actor Tim Curry has died, aged 80. The star of the Rocky Horror Picture Show, the English actor was also celebrated for his work in the recording booth, bringing dozens of animated series and video game characters to life-- including a scene-stealing performance as Premier Anatoly Cherdenko in Command &amp; Conquer: Red Alert 3.While a cause of death hasn't been revealed, it is worth noting that Curry had been battling various health issues after he had a major&nbsp;stroke in 2012. The]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/tim-curry-has-died-leaving-behind-some-unforgettable-video-game-performances/</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2026 19:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/tim-curry-has-died-leaving-behind-some-unforgettable-video-game-performances/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Elden Ring On Switch 2 Is A Compromise, But It’s A Surprisingly Good One]]></title><description><![CDATA[Elden Ring was in rough shape on Switch 2 when people first tried it out last year, leading&nbsp;publisher Bandai Namco to significantly delay its launch plans. It's now 2026, and ahead of its new release date of August 28, has that extra time in the development oven helped smooth out Elden Ring on the Nintendo hybrid console? Yes--but only to a certain point.Senior video producer Jake Dekker has spent over a week with the game, playing it in both docked and handheld modes. The key takeaway is t]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/elden-ring-on-switch-2-is-a-compromise-but-its-a-surprisingly-good-one/</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2026 17:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/elden-ring-on-switch-2-is-a-compromise-but-its-a-surprisingly-good-one/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Most Expensive Xbox Ever Now Includes Another Special Perk]]></title><description><![CDATA[Microsoft has announced that preorders for the 25th-anniversary edition of the Xbox Series X are now open (at least to some), and if you want one, it's going to cost you.<br />
As rumored, the 1TB console will cost $900, which is $100 more than the standard Xbox Series X. It features a translucent green design and sports an "Xbox 25" logo to celebrate the milestone. The bundle comes with a special-edition 25th-anniversary translucent green Xbox controller as well. Each console unit is individually num]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/the-most-expensive-xbox-ever-now-includes-another-special-perk/</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2026 17:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/the-most-expensive-xbox-ever-now-includes-another-special-perk/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[PlayStation Plus Free Games For September 2026 Revealed]]></title><description><![CDATA[PlayStation has revealed this month's batch of free games for PlayStation Plus subscribers. All PS Plus members will be able to claim four freebies starting September 1--Sniper Elite: Resistance, MLB The Show 26, Chained Echoes and Wobbly Life. If you haven't claimed August's PlayStation Plus free games yet, make sure to do so before next Tuesday.This story is developing&hellip;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/playstation-plus-free-games-for-september-2026-revealed/</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2026 17:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/playstation-plus-free-games-for-september-2026-revealed/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[PlayStation Plus Free Games For September 2026 Live Now]]></title><description><![CDATA[PlayStation has released this month's batch of free games for PlayStation Plus subscribers. All PS Plus members can claim four freebies as of September 1--Sniper Elite: Resistance, MLB The Show 26, Chained Echoes, and Wobbly Life.<br />
Sniper Elite: Resistance is the main event for September, and if you haven't checked out this series yet, then you've missed out on a gruesomely fun World War II adventure. Set behind enemy lines in occupied France, players will get to take on the Axis forces, one bull]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/playstation-plus-free-games-for-september-2026-live-now/</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2026 17:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/playstation-plus-free-games-for-september-2026-live-now/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[A Legendary Star Wars Vending Machine Is At The Center Of A Major Conspiracy]]></title><description><![CDATA[More than 27 years ago, Star Wars: Episode 1 - The Phantom Menace released in theaters, ushering in a new wave of fandom for one of the most important media franchises of all time. Since the film's release, one relic has been a constant: the Pepsi vending machine on Mt. Washington in Pittsburgh. It has remained and kept stocked with drinks ever since then, but it appears that has finally changed as part of some bizarre prank or heist.Below, you can see what the vending machine looks like--or loo]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/a-legendary-star-wars-vending-machine-is-at-the-center-of-a-major-conspiracy/</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2026 17:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/a-legendary-star-wars-vending-machine-is-at-the-center-of-a-major-conspiracy/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Following Xbox Breakup, State Of Decay 3 Will Return With A Closed Beta Playtest]]></title><description><![CDATA[While Microsoft reportedly sold developer Undead Labs to a mystery buyer, the Washington-based studio is keeping its zombie survival game State of Decay 3 alive and well. And now, it plans to host another playtest sometime later this year.In an August 26 Xbox Wire post,Undead Labs' community manager, Bruce Dugan, announced that the upcoming zombie survival sim will begin a closed beta playtest "before the end of 2026." An exact date for when this beta will start wasn't confirmed, but you can reg]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/following-xbox-breakup-state-of-decay-3-will-return-with-a-closed-beta-playtest/</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2026 17:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/following-xbox-breakup-state-of-decay-3-will-return-with-a-closed-beta-playtest/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Xbox’s Disc-To-Digital Program Officially Announced, And It Sounds Pretty Great]]></title><description><![CDATA[Microsoft has officially announced a new Xbox feature that lets you digitize your physical game discs.<br />
In a blog post, Microsoft revealed a new system that allows players to "bring the benefits of digital to physical discs," with the aim of giving people more flexibility. This disc-to-digital program was leaked a while back.Xbox's new disc-to-digital program has been officially announced.Microsoft said "most" Xbox One and Xbox Series X disc-based games will support the new feature. Here's how it]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/xboxs-disc-to-digital-program-officially-announced-and-it-sounds-pretty-great/</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2026 17:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/xboxs-disc-to-digital-program-officially-announced-and-it-sounds-pretty-great/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Witcher 3’s Remaster Didn’t Leak, And That Made The Reveal “Hit Different,” Dev Says]]></title><description><![CDATA[One of the big surprises from Gamescom's Opening Night Live event this week was the announcement of The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt Remastered. Everyone was expecting news about The Witcher 3's Songs of the Past expansion, but no almost no one had The Witcher 3 Remastered on their bingo card.<br />
Marcin Momot, the global community and social media director for CD Projekt Red, said on social media that he is "so happy" the remaster did not leak. "Reveals just hit different when they don't leak," he said.<br />
ht]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/the-witcher-3s-remaster-didnt-leak-and-that-made-the-reveal-hit-different-dev-says/</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2026 16:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/the-witcher-3s-remaster-didnt-leak-and-that-made-the-reveal-hit-different-dev-says/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Exterminauts Season Pass Won’t Make You Pay If You’re Willing To Play]]></title><description><![CDATA[Dead by Daylight developer Behaviour Interactive is venturing into new live-service territory with the upcoming release of Exterminauts, a new third-person shooter that merges the blue-collar energy of Ghostbusters with Starship Troopers. The game is already drawing comparisons to Helldivers 2, and while these are two distinctly different experiences, Behaviour Interactive is taking a page from Arrowhead's book with how it'll give players the opportunity to unlock Battle Passes by simply playing]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/exterminauts-season-pass-wont-make-you-pay-if-youre-willing-to-play/</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2026 16:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/exterminauts-season-pass-wont-make-you-pay-if-youre-willing-to-play/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How Warlock: Dungeons &amp; Dragons Is Expanding D&amp;D&rsquo;s Darkest Corner With New Monsters And Magic]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Dungeons &amp; Dragons franchise has continued to evolve over the decades, and in the upcoming Warlock from Invoke Studios, players will get the opportunity to explore a darker corner of that popular tabletop fantasy IP. Following its gameplay reveal during Gamescom Opening Night Live, GameSpot had the chance to sit down and chat with Invoke's general manager Dominic Guay and VP Jeff Hattem&nbsp;about the game.Set beyond the Mists of Darkon, players will make a pact with the warlock Taasha t]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/how-warlock-dungeons-amp-dragons-is-expanding-dampdrsquos-darkest-corner-with-new-monsters-and-magic/</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2026 15:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/how-warlock-dungeons-amp-dragons-is-expanding-dampdrsquos-darkest-corner-with-new-monsters-and-magic/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lord Of The Rings’ Pippin Actor Just Showed Up In A Video Game In An Unexpected Way]]></title><description><![CDATA[As part of Gamescom this week, it was announced that The Lord of the Rings actor Billy Boyd will show up in a new game, or at least his voice will.Boyd, who played the "Fool of a Took" Peregrin Took AKA Pippin in Peter Jackson's The Lord of the Rings trilogy, is playing Robert C. MacBrushy in There Are No Ghosts at the Grand. If you're just catching up, this is a musical mystery game where players inherit a crumbling English hotel. By day, they work to restore it. By night, they deal with the gh]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/lord-of-the-rings-pippin-actor-just-showed-up-in-a-video-game-in-an-unexpected-way/</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2026 15:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/lord-of-the-rings-pippin-actor-just-showed-up-in-a-video-game-in-an-unexpected-way/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Witcher 3 Songs Of The Past Expansion Fixes A Major Issue With The Original Game]]></title><description><![CDATA[CD Projekt Red has shared new footage and disclosed more details about The Witcher 3's upcoming Songs of the Past expansion, and that includes confirmation that you can indeed pet the dog. Finally.This is very welcome news, as The Witcher 3 did not originally allow players to do this (except for in one mission where Geralt saves a dog from wolves). Geralt has been able to give horses nice pats, but never dogs--until now.<br />
https://twitter.com/thewitcher/status/2092584978785640532<br />
Coming in 2027, S]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/witcher-3-songs-of-the-past-expansion-fixes-a-major-issue-with-the-original-game/</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2026 15:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/witcher-3-songs-of-the-past-expansion-fixes-a-major-issue-with-the-original-game/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Persona 4 Revival Shows That Some RPG Classics Don’t Need Much Fixing]]></title><description><![CDATA[Persona 4 is no stranger to the remaster scene, but next year, it's getting a glow-up that fans of the series have been patiently waiting for. Similar to Persona 3: Reload, Persona 4: Revival&nbsp;updates the original game with slick graphics, new combat features, and adjustments to the story to filter out some of its more unsavory elements.&nbsp;And based on what we've played so far? It's looking like a pretty good and faithful return to the not-so-sleepy town of Inaba.Visually, Atlus is once a]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/persona-4-revival-shows-that-some-rpg-classics-dont-need-much-fixing/</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2026 14:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/persona-4-revival-shows-that-some-rpg-classics-dont-need-much-fixing/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Even GTA 6 Is Poking Fun At Naughty Dog’s Lack Of New Games]]></title><description><![CDATA[While Naughty Dog is working on its next title, Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet, that hasn't stopped people from taking a jab at the studio for having spent almost the entire PlayStation 5 generation without releasing a brand-new game--and it looks like even GTA 6 is having a little bit of fun at Naughty Dog's expense.The recent GTA 6 leaks from Cyberleek have been a treasure trove of information about the game, especially the amount of detail that can be found in virtually every corner of it]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/even-gta-6-is-poking-fun-at-naughty-dogs-lack-of-new-games/</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2026 14:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/even-gta-6-is-poking-fun-at-naughty-dogs-lack-of-new-games/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rockstar Finally Comments On All Those GTA 6 Leaks — “Heartbreaking For Our Team”]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rockstar Games has broken its silence on the GTA 6 leak situation, releasing a statement today, August 26, saying it's "heartbreaking for our team."The latest wave of GTA 6 gameplay leaks began earlier this month, with lots and lots of footage and details, along with spoilers, emerging in the process. GTA 6 also suffered a massive leak in 2022, and Rockstar and Take-Two found the person responsible, but that hasn't happened yet with this latest leak.<br />
https://twitter.com/RockstarGames/status/2092]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/rockstar-finally-comments-on-all-those-gta-6-leaks-heartbreaking-for-our-team/</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2026 13:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/rockstar-finally-comments-on-all-those-gta-6-leaks-heartbreaking-for-our-team/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Biggest Gaming Stories That Happened Since GTA 5 Came Out 13 Years Ago]]></title><description><![CDATA[The long, long wait for GTA 6 is coming to an end, as the game's November 19 release date approaches. Yes, there have been many leaks, but the genuine article arrives soon.&nbsp;It's been 13 years since GTA 5 launched in September 2013, and a lot has happened in the world of video games since then. When GTA 5 came out, Fortnite was not a thing. The live-service boom (and subsequent crash) hadn't happened yet. E3 was still a thriving, can't-miss annual summer event. Nintendo had just launched the]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/the-biggest-gaming-stories-that-happened-since-gta-5-came-out-13-years-ago/</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/the-biggest-gaming-stories-that-happened-since-gta-5-came-out-13-years-ago/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gravhounds Reveal Trailer Sends Good Boys Into A Sci-Fi Battle]]></title><description><![CDATA[Gamescom Opening Night Live is always full of surprises, and this year, indie developer Octopus Panic made a splash with a first look at its new action-builder game Gravhounds. As seen in the reveal trailer below, Gravhounds takes place in a future where interstellar exploration and colonization have become the domain of man's best friend.<br />
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h7K6kahO2Ak<br />
Although the trailer states that the titular Gravhounds have been "bred" for this life, their humanoid appearance]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/gravhounds-reveal-trailer-sends-good-boys-into-a-sci-fi-battle/</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2026 22:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/gravhounds-reveal-trailer-sends-good-boys-into-a-sci-fi-battle/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Witcher 3 Remastered Is Adding Dozens Of Upgrades And It Might Be Free For You]]></title><description><![CDATA[It may not be The Witcher 4, but the first real look at The Witcher 3's new DLC, Songs of the Past, might just make the wait a little easier, especially when it's coming soon after a free upgrade to The Witcher 3 Remastered, as was newly revealed at Gamescom Opening Night Live.Developer CD Projekt Red showed off the upcoming expansion (just don't call it DLC) as part of Gamescom Opening Night Live, revealing new details about the over-a-decade-later expansion coming to The Witcher 3.<br />
But this ca]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/the-witcher-3-remastered-is-adding-dozens-of-upgrades-and-it-might-be-free-for-you/</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2026 22:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/the-witcher-3-remastered-is-adding-dozens-of-upgrades-and-it-might-be-free-for-you/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Final Fantasy 7 Revelation Gamescom Trailer Is All About The Weapons]]></title><description><![CDATA[Following its official reveal at Summer Games Fest, Final Fantasy 7 Revelation made another appearance at Gamescom Opening Night Live, following a brief introduction from director Naoki Hamaguchi. This trailer was centered almost entirely on the Weapons, massive beasts that appear to have a larger role to play in this final part of the trilogy.The cinematic trailer showed Rufus Shinra giving an address following recent world events, and the world has become overrun with Weapons. Those kaiju-like]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/final-fantasy-7-revelation-gamescom-trailer-is-all-about-the-weapons/</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2026 22:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/final-fantasy-7-revelation-gamescom-trailer-is-all-about-the-weapons/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cyberpunk 2077’s Sequel Is Years Away, But No Law Might Fill The Gap]]></title><description><![CDATA[From the stage of Gamescom Opening Night Live, No Law brought out the cyberpunk flair during a stage show that was often dominated by anime games, dark fantasy souls-likes, and cozy offerings. There's nothing cozy in No Law, though fans of Cyberpunk 2077 will find aesthetics that seem familiar.&nbsp;<br />
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ClVyqFt1IJM<br />
While No Law looks a lot like Cyberpunk 2077 when all hell breaks loose, it should be noted that such is the main attraction of Neon Giant's follow-up to]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/cyberpunk-2077s-sequel-is-years-away-but-no-law-might-fill-the-gap/</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2026 22:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/cyberpunk-2077s-sequel-is-years-away-but-no-law-might-fill-the-gap/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Path Of Exile 2 Is Finally Getting Its Full Release, And It’ll Be Free-To-Play]]></title><description><![CDATA[Path of Exile 2 debuted a new gameplay trailer during Gamescom Opening Night Live, which revealed that the action-role-playing sequel will finally launch out of early access on December 11.The latest gameplay trailer offers a snippet of the sequel's narrative setup, as well as a look at its faster action compared to its predecessor. Like the first game, Path of Exile 2 will offer incredibly deep class customization through hundreds of active and passive skill gems, with a deep emphasis on endgam]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/path-of-exile-2-is-finally-getting-its-full-release-and-itll-be-free-to-play/</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2026 22:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/path-of-exile-2-is-finally-getting-its-full-release-and-itll-be-free-to-play/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[All Anyone At Gamescom Can Talk About Is Dolly Parton]]></title><description><![CDATA[This year's Gamescom Opening Night Live ceremony just came to an end, and the livestreamed showcase had no shortage of highly anticipated announcements and trailers. From a closer look at the upcoming Witcher 3 DLC and the announcement of two PUBG spin-offs, to new glimpses of Control: Resonant, Silent Hill: Townfall, and Final Fantasy 7 Revelation, ONL seemed to have something for everyone. There was even a live performance of a track from the Mewgenics soundtrack.But between demands for a new]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/all-anyone-at-gamescom-can-talk-about-is-dolly-parton/</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2026 22:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/all-anyone-at-gamescom-can-talk-about-is-dolly-parton/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Warlock: Dungeons &amp; Dragons Doesn&rsquo;t Seem Too Concerned With The &ldquo;D&amp;D&rdquo; Part Of Its Title]]></title><description><![CDATA[After nearly a year of silence, Warlock: Dungeons &amp; Dragons has reemerged to give sword and sorcery fans a first look at its third-person gameplay. Warlock's gameplay reveal came during Gamescom Opening Night Live, and featured a lengthy trailer showcasing how the game's spell-slinging combat will work.<br />
Based on its latest trailer, Warlock forgoes sticking to the same formula many D&amp;D-based adventure games tend to use, placing an emphasis on spells and combat rather than roleplay and rep]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/warlock-dungeons-amp-dragons-doesnrsquot-seem-too-concerned-with-the-ldquodampdrdquo-part-of-its-title/</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2026 21:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/warlock-dungeons-amp-dragons-doesnrsquot-seem-too-concerned-with-the-ldquodampdrdquo-part-of-its-title/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lego Skylines Is A Genius Idea For A Cities: Skylines Spin-Off]]></title><description><![CDATA[Paradox Interactive and Iceflake Studios validated some recent leaks at Gamescom Opening Night Live by announcing Lego Skylines. As its title suggests, it's a spin-off of the city builder Cities: Skylines where everything is made out of Lego.<br />
A press release for Lego Skylines explains that the game will start on a single plot of land, allowing players to build and customize their house. From there, they can build up to an entire neighborhood and then a giant city. Like Cities: Skylines, you'll h]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/lego-skylines-is-a-genius-idea-for-a-cities-skylines-spin-off/</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2026 21:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/lego-skylines-is-a-genius-idea-for-a-cities-skylines-spin-off/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Metro 2039 Explores The Horror Humans Can Commit In Latest Gameplay Trailer]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Metro games have never shied away from shoving players into a bleak post-apocalyptic world, but in Metro 2039, things are looking especially grim. Ahead of its release in 2027, a new gameplay trailer for Metro 2039 was revealed at Gamescom Opening Night Live, showing how players will have to deal with a new regime that has risen from the ashes of the nuclear war that turned the world into a radioactive wasteland.The gameplay showcased several hallmarks of the Metro's distinct action. These i]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/metro-2039-explores-the-horror-humans-can-commit-in-latest-gameplay-trailer/</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2026 21:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/metro-2039-explores-the-horror-humans-can-commit-in-latest-gameplay-trailer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NBA 2K27 Teases GTA 6 Crossover Of Some Kind]]></title><description><![CDATA[2K Sports has released a new trailer for NBA 2K27 today, and it features a reference to GTA 6 that is prompting people to theorize about what it may mean. The Season 1 trailer for NBA 2K27 does a lot more than just show off what's coming in Season 1--it also hints at Seasons 2 and 3.<br />
As you can see in the trailer below, the imagery and styling for Season 3 is plainly referencing GTA 6 with its palm trees, font, and colors. Police sirens can be heard as well, which is another nod to GTA.https://w]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/nba-2k27-teases-gta-6-crossover-of-some-kind/</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2026 21:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/nba-2k27-teases-gta-6-crossover-of-some-kind/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ananta’s New Trailer Goes Hard On Memes]]></title><description><![CDATA[Today, during Gamescom Opening Night Live, Netease showed off new gameplay for Ananta, its upcoming open-world anime action-adventure. The trailer featured multiple cityscapes, a January 15 release date, and...internet memes?Indeed, the gameplay was highlighted by multiple references to internet jokes and slang, including the Gatsby lifting glass meme, the Dragon Ball Z "Yamcha death" meme, and the main hero being called the "yeetmaster."https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MM60juTPkSM&amp;pp=ygUGYW5]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/anantas-new-trailer-goes-hard-on-memes/</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2026 20:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/anantas-new-trailer-goes-hard-on-memes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Game Of Thrones: War For Westeros Will Let The White Walkers Win]]></title><description><![CDATA[It's still going to be a while before&nbsp;Game of Thrones: War for Westeros arrives, but at Gamescom Opening Night Live, developer Playside showed off some gameplay make the wait a little bit easier.First announced in 2025--and originally scheduled for a 2026 launch--Game of Thrones: War for Westeros is a real-time strategy game that features several of the franchise's legendary Houses--Lannister, Stark, and Targaryen--as well as the sinister forces of the Night King. With each faction vying to]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/game-of-thrones-war-for-westeros-will-let-the-white-walkers-win/</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2026 20:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/game-of-thrones-war-for-westeros-will-let-the-white-walkers-win/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New PUBG Game Ded Net Looks Nothing Like PUBG]]></title><description><![CDATA[One of the surprise announcements at Gamescom's Opening Night Live event was PUBG Ded Net, a spin-off with a new premise where "death is only the beginning."Set in the fictional world of Cascadia in the '90s, Ded Net is a new multiplayer FPS that "combines shooter gameplay with roguelite progression."https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7zh1OhGVsyo<br />
That's all there is to go on at this stage, but you can sign up to test the game on Ded Net's website.It's not surprising to see PUBG expand like this. Af]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/new-pubg-game-ded-net-looks-nothing-like-pubg/</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2026 20:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/new-pubg-game-ded-net-looks-nothing-like-pubg/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wait, Is Mega Man: Dual Override Just Mega Man X Now?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mega Man: Dual Override is delivering another retro-inspired take on the classic Blue Bomber with a release slated next year. But based on his latest trailer revealed at Gamescom Opening Night Live, he's cribbing heavily from his sequel series, Mega Man X.<br />
The trailer showed Mega Man using special equipment allowing him to dash, hover, and more. Those moves are familiar for fans of the MMX series, which takes place a hundred years after the original Mega Man. The dashing especially has always se]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/wait-is-mega-man-dual-override-just-mega-man-x-now/</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2026 20:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/wait-is-mega-man-dual-override-just-mega-man-x-now/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Exodus, The New Sci-Fi RPG From Former BioWare Devs, Finally Gets A Launch Date]]></title><description><![CDATA[Archetype Entertainment has just given players another glimpse of its upcoming third-person sci-fi RPG, Exodus, via a new trailer revealed during the Gamescom Opening Night Live ceremony. Even better, the trailer ended with a release date announcement: Exodus is set to launch for PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S on April 7.Exodus' new cinematic gameplay trailer introduces Salt, a companion character who joins the player's party as a skilled mercenary with expertise in long-range sniping. B]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/exodus-the-new-sci-fi-rpg-from-former-bioware-devs-finally-gets-a-launch-date/</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2026 20:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/exodus-the-new-sci-fi-rpg-from-former-bioware-devs-finally-gets-a-launch-date/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Genshin Impact Maker’s Nodusfall Sure Looks Like Multiplayer Elden Ring]]></title><description><![CDATA[Gamescom 2026 kicked off with a major surprise in the form of Nodus Fall, a multiplayer souls-like from the Hoyoverse, the studio behind Genshin Impact.The trailer wasn't shy about its inspirations, namely 2022's Elden Ring. Multiple shots in the trailer look like they could have been ripped straight out of From Software's open-world RPG, including a boss enemy that looks nearly identical to Elden Ring's infamous Malenia.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I59kIiEDOMM<br />
No release date or platforms fo]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/genshin-impact-makers-nodusfall-sure-looks-like-multiplayer-elden-ring/</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2026 20:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/genshin-impact-makers-nodusfall-sure-looks-like-multiplayer-elden-ring/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rainbow 6 Tactics Looks Like If Siege And XCOM: Chimera Squad Had A Baby]]></title><description><![CDATA[During Gamescom Opening Night Live, Ubisoft announced the next game in the long-running Tom Clancy series: Rainbow 6 Tactics. The announcement trailer showcased how the turn-based tactics game will play--it looks pretty much like Rainbow Six Siege and XCOM: Chimera Squad had a baby.And it's entirely single-player, which is great! I love playing Siege, but after years away, I simply cannot enjoy it anymore. The game has too many operators to keep track of (any hero shooter with 50+ characters is]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/rainbow-6-tactics-looks-like-if-siege-and-xcom-chimera-squad-had-a-baby/</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2026 20:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/rainbow-6-tactics-looks-like-if-siege-and-xcom-chimera-squad-had-a-baby/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Humankind 2 Forces You To Deal With The Consequences Of Climate Change]]></title><description><![CDATA[Gamescom Opening Night Live has been dropping trailers for all manner of games, and if you're a fan of historical turn-based strategy games, then you can check out the first look at Humankind 2. Just like the first game, Humankind 2 tasks you with starting a civilization and guiding it through various eras by using diplomacy, military might, and new technologies to stay a step ahead of your rivals.&nbsp;Developer Amplitude Studios says that players can expect the core 4X experience to offer new]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/humankind-2-forces-you-to-deal-with-the-consequences-of-climate-change/</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2026 19:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/humankind-2-forces-you-to-deal-with-the-consequences-of-climate-change/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[RollerCoaster Tycoon Is Back, And This Time It Has Bubsy]]></title><description><![CDATA[Atari announced the grand return of RollerCoaster Tycoon during Gamescom Opening Night Live's pre-show. It's developed by Let's Build a Zoo studio Springloaded and officially titled RollerCoaster Tycoon Wonderworks. Atari also seems to be taking advantage of all the IP it owns for this new game, as we see a Bubsy mascot briefly wandering the part at one point. RollerCoaster Tycoon Wonderworks will initially be released as a Steam Early Access game, with Atari planning to keep it in early access]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/rollercoaster-tycoon-is-back-and-this-time-it-has-bubsy/</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2026 19:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/rollercoaster-tycoon-is-back-and-this-time-it-has-bubsy/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Murals Turns Famous Fairy Tales Into A Silly Action-Adventure]]></title><description><![CDATA[Today, during Gamescom Opening Night Live, Disney Illusion Island developer Dlala Studios introduced its next game: Murals, which puts a new spin on some classic childhood stories, and will launch on PC in 2027.<br />
Murals is an isometric action-adventure game set within multiple famous fairy tales, including Hansel and Gretel, The Little Mermaid, and Rapunzel, but not the way you might remember them. Rapunzel's hair, for example, is actively trying to kill her, while "Sleeping Beauty" is suffering]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/murals-turns-famous-fairy-tales-into-a-silly-action-adventure/</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2026 19:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/murals-turns-famous-fairy-tales-into-a-silly-action-adventure/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gamescom Opening Night Live 2026: All The Biggest Announcements, Games, And Trailers]]></title><description><![CDATA[Gamescom Opening Night Live is here, and once again, we're expecting a bumper night full of new game reveals, gameplay deep-dives, and more from Geoff Keighley's second big show of the year. As usual, we'll be keeping tabs on the event--and the preshow hosted by Kyle Bosman that starts at 10:30 AM PT / 1:30 PM ET--so if you don't have time to sit down for all of the announcements, you can check back here for updates on all the big announcements.Taking place from the Gamescom showfloor, Gamescom]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/gamescom-opening-night-live-2026-all-the-biggest-announcements-games-and-trailers/</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2026 19:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/gamescom-opening-night-live-2026-all-the-biggest-announcements-games-and-trailers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[McDonald’s Halo: Campaign Evolved Skin Has Me Loathin’ It]]></title><description><![CDATA[Eating a Big Mac can help you obtain a special armor set for Master Chief in the UK and Ireland. Thanks to a new McDonald's collaboration with Xbox, there is a new Halo: Campaign Evolved skin that's mainly red and gray, with a yellow visor and flourishes. It costs 1,500 rewards points in the McDonald's app--a tier in the US that will get you a free apple pie, small coffee, or vanilla cone.Now we could talk about the hilarity of a Master Chief skin for a game predominately played from the first-p]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/mcdonalds-halo-campaign-evolved-skin-has-me-loathin-it/</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2026 18:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/mcdonalds-halo-campaign-evolved-skin-has-me-loathin-it/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dispatch Is Getting The Physical Edition Fans Have Been Waiting For, Plus A Vinyl Soundtrack]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ahead of the first anniversary of Dispatch, developer AdHoc Studio&nbsp;has announced that the superhero workplace comedy-drama is finally getting a physical edition release for PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and Switch. Published in partnership with PM Studios, the release offers fans a choice between a standard and a steelbook edition, each featuring an assortment of physical and digital goodies.The $50 Standard Deluxe Edition includes the full game on disc/cartridge, all DLC, an artbook with a digital]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/dispatch-is-getting-the-physical-edition-fans-have-been-waiting-for-plus-a-vinyl-soundtrack/</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2026 18:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/dispatch-is-getting-the-physical-edition-fans-have-been-waiting-for-plus-a-vinyl-soundtrack/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Lord Of The Rings Extended Trilogy Is Massively Discounted Just After Surprise Game Re-Release]]></title><description><![CDATA[If the recent re-release of The Lord of the Rings: War in the North got you excited about the fantasy franchise and looking for more, Amazon currently has a great deal going for the Peter Jackson movies.<br />
The retailer is selling a digital copy of the three-movie extended-edition bundle for just $15. It normally goes for $45, so this is quite a deal, at least if you're OK owning the movies digitally.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zckJCxYxn1g<br />
2026 is the 25th anniversary of the films, as The Fello]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/the-lord-of-the-rings-extended-trilogy-is-massively-discounted-just-after-surprise-game-re-release/</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2026 17:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/the-lord-of-the-rings-extended-trilogy-is-massively-discounted-just-after-surprise-game-re-release/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Latest GTA 6 Leak References Irony Of The Game Being A Digital-Exclusive]]></title><description><![CDATA[Yet another alleged GTA 6 leak has emerged, showing off one of the game's main characters, Jason, visiting a video game store that sells physical discs. This has prompted people to point out the irony of GTA 6 being a digital-exclusive game.In the clip, we see Jason visit a store called Game Horde where he uses binoculars to zoom in on the shelves, showing various games and consoles."This is not about actual discs. It's about ownership. Resale rights still matter, even in a digital-only era," re]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/latest-gta-6-leak-references-irony-of-the-game-being-a-digital-exclusive/</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2026 16:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/latest-gta-6-leak-references-irony-of-the-game-being-a-digital-exclusive/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Asus ROG Xbox Ally X20 Costs $1,300, And The OLED Screen Better Be Worth It]]></title><description><![CDATA[Almost a year after launch, the Asus&nbsp;Xbox ROG Ally is getting an upgrade--and a hefty price increase--in the form of the X20 model. Revealed earlier this year as part of a bundle sold with a set of XR glasses, Asus has opened preorders for the handheld gaming PC, with prices starting at an eye-watering $1,300 from the official Asus online store and Best Buy.What does an extra $300 get you? The biggest draw is the screen, as Asus has equipped this model with a 7.4&#8209;inch 1080p&nbsp;OLED]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/the-asus-rog-xbox-ally-x20-costs-1300-and-the-oled-screen-better-be-worth-it/</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2026 16:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/the-asus-rog-xbox-ally-x20-costs-1300-and-the-oled-screen-better-be-worth-it/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why GTA Games Are A “Stab In The Heart,” But Also Amazing, For Ex-Dishonored Dev]]></title><description><![CDATA[According to industry veteran Rapha&euml;l Colantonio, who worked on the Dishonored series at Arkane before starting his own studio, GTA games are "the biggest tease" and also "the biggest disappointment" for people who love immersive sim games.<br />
"I don't mean that in an offensive way because of course who am I and who are they? They make games that sell I don't know how many thousands times more than mine and they are so incredible at doing surface simulation," he told Press Box PR. "But that&rs]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/why-gta-games-are-a-stab-in-the-heart-but-also-amazing-for-ex-dishonored-dev/</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2026 16:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/why-gta-games-are-a-stab-in-the-heart-but-also-amazing-for-ex-dishonored-dev/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Mario Kart World Switch 2 Bundle Coming In September, And It’s $50 More Expensive Than The Original]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ahead of the Switch 2's price hike in September, Nintendo has announced two new Switch 2 bundles for the US.The Switch 2 + Mario Kart World bundle ($550) launches in late September, while the Switch 2 + Nintendo Switch Sports bundle ($530) arrives alongside the game on October 22.<br />
People may recall that Nintendo offered a Switch 2 + Mario Kart World bundle when the console launched in June 2025. It was priced at $500 back then, but was subsequently discontinued. Due to various economic pressures]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/new-mario-kart-world-switch-2-bundle-coming-in-september-and-its-50-more-expensive-than-the-original/</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2026 15:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/new-mario-kart-world-switch-2-bundle-coming-in-september-and-its-50-more-expensive-than-the-original/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gamescom Opening Night Live 2026: Start Time, How To Watch, And What To Expect]]></title><description><![CDATA[The second of Geoff Keighley's big three shows, Gamescom Opening Night Live, kicks off in a few hours, and it's looking to be another big livestream full of new game trailers and reveals. Like previous years, ONL will be livestreamed directly from Germany,&nbsp;following a 30-minute preshow. Multiple games have already been teased, and if you're looking to tune in, here's how you can do so.How to watch Gamescom Opening Night Live 2026<br />
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V0rCUootNUs<br />
Gamescom Opening]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/gamescom-opening-night-live-2026-start-time-how-to-watch-and-what-to-expect/</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2026 08:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/gamescom-opening-night-live-2026-start-time-how-to-watch-and-what-to-expect/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Duskbloods Playtest Was Even More Popular Than Elden Ring Nightreign’s]]></title><description><![CDATA[It sounds like fans were eager to learn everything they could about From Software's The Duskbloods, as one of the game's producers has revealed the Switch 2 exclusive saw higher playtest sign-ups compared to Elden Ring Nightreign.Speaking during a livestream hosted by Japanese gaming publication Famitsu (and translated by GamesRadar+), From Software producer Yasuhiro Kitao stated the number of applications for The Duskbloods playtest eclipsed that of the developer's previous multiplayer experime]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/the-duskbloods-playtest-was-even-more-popular-than-elden-ring-nightreigns/</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2026 21:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/the-duskbloods-playtest-was-even-more-popular-than-elden-ring-nightreigns/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[I Can’t Believe I Missed Mortal Shell 2’s Best Item, Silly Me]]></title><description><![CDATA[From awesome Tarstones to exceptional weapons, there are a lot of really good items to find in Mortal Shell 2. While you can miss them if you're not doing your due diligence while exploring, there's an early-game item that you really don't want to miss because of how it trivializes most fights. Unfortunately for me, I missed it and realized way too late, so let me regale you with my troubles in the hopes that you don't make the same mistake as I did.The first boss you fight happens in the prolog]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/i-cant-believe-i-missed-mortal-shell-2s-best-item-silly-me/</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2026 21:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/i-cant-believe-i-missed-mortal-shell-2s-best-item-silly-me/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Call Of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 Is Way Ahead Of Black Ops 7 Already By One Metric]]></title><description><![CDATA[Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 is nearing 400,000 copies sold on Steam already, and that's well ahead of where last year's Black Ops 7 stood at launch on Valve's platform. This is according to Rhys Elliott of Alinea Analytics, who added that pre-sales on Steam alone work out to around $21 million in revenue.Elliott said Black Ops 7 managed to hit around 200,000 copies pre-sold on Steam by launch. Modern Warfare 4 has doubled that, and with two months still to go before release.Modern Warfare 4 i]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/call-of-duty-modern-warfare-4-is-way-ahead-of-black-ops-7-already-by-one-metric/</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2026 21:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/call-of-duty-modern-warfare-4-is-way-ahead-of-black-ops-7-already-by-one-metric/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[GTA 6 Leaks: A Timeline Of The Events So Far]]></title><description><![CDATA[It's been a busy few weeks for Rockstar and Take-Two following a series ofleaked GTA 6 gameplay videos and images. Beginning in mid-August 2026, an anonymous individual or group calling itself CyberLeek began publishing unreleased Grand Theft Auto 6 material. The first wave included gameplay videos and apparent images of the GTA 6 map.The situation is still unfolding, so we've got a roundup of all of the events of the most recent GTA 6 leak in chronological order, along with what the footage app]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/gta-6-leaks-a-timeline-of-the-events-so-far/</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2026 21:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/gta-6-leaks-a-timeline-of-the-events-so-far/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[My Cat Doesn’t Care About The Metal Gear Box, Just The Box It Came In]]></title><description><![CDATA[At long last,&nbsp;Metal Gear Solid fans can&nbsp;soon get their hands on the one piece of merchandise that truly matters: themed boxes for their cats. Konami has announced an official line of Metal Gear Solid cat merchandise that'll be available exclusively at CatCon 2026, to mark the release of Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection Vol. 2. We swear we're not making this up, but Konami says that it will have a booth--again, at a cat convention--where it will sell the novelty items for two days in]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/my-cat-doesnt-care-about-the-metal-gear-box-just-the-box-it-came-in/</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2026 20:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/my-cat-doesnt-care-about-the-metal-gear-box-just-the-box-it-came-in/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Red Dead Redemption 2 Is Getting A Mexico Expansion Soon, But Not From Rockstar]]></title><description><![CDATA[Red Dead Redemption 2 never received official story DLC, but one modder is doing the work developer Rockstar never did with an ambitious Mexico mod that will further connect the prequel to the events of the original Red Dead Redemption.It's called Nuevo Paraiso--The Forgotten Frontier, and a new trailer highlights what fans can expect from the project. Alongside restoring and recreating Mexican locations from the original Red Dead Redemption, the mod also adds new settlements, gang hideouts, tre]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/red-dead-redemption-2-is-getting-a-mexico-expansion-soon-but-not-from-rockstar/</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2026 20:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/red-dead-redemption-2-is-getting-a-mexico-expansion-soon-but-not-from-rockstar/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Castlevania: Belmont’s Curse Is Basically A Netflix Castlevania Reunion]]></title><description><![CDATA[Castlevania: Belmont&rsquo;s Curse is shaping up to be a good-looking entry in the franchise after a long hiatus, and by the sound of things, it has a pretty stacked voice cast as well. Konami has revealed the roster of actors bringing various characters to life in the Evil Empire-developed game, and when it comes to the franchise's biggest bad, Dracula, they've brought back someone with vast experience to play the lord of darkness: Graham McTavish.While McTavish is a seasoned actor with voice r]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/castlevania-belmonts-curse-is-basically-a-netflix-castlevania-reunion/</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2026 20:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/castlevania-belmonts-curse-is-basically-a-netflix-castlevania-reunion/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why A Nintendo Direct Is Likely To Happen Next Month]]></title><description><![CDATA[There's something about September when it comes to Nintendo Direct events. The company behind Mario, Link, and Donkey Kong has held special livestreams during that month in nine out of the past 10 years. The only exception is 2024, but even then, there was a Nintendo Direct on August 27 (an Indie World Showcase alongside Partner Showcase).With that sort of history, a Nintendo Direct seems very likely to occur next month. For starters, there are two big elephants in the room: release dates for Th]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/why-a-nintendo-direct-is-likely-to-happen-next-month/</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2026 19:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/why-a-nintendo-direct-is-likely-to-happen-next-month/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hideo Kojima Says He’s Aware Of His Mortality As He Celebrates 63rd Birthday]]></title><description><![CDATA[Game designer Hideo Kojima celebrates his 63rd birthday today, August 24, and he does not plan to pack it up anytime soon.Posting on social media, Kojima said he is aware he will not live forever--in fact he already knows how he wants to die--so he is being particularly thoughtful about how he spends his time."As I get older, the things I 'have to do' and the things I 'want to do' continue to increase. At the same time, the time I 'have to do them' continues to decrease," he said. "I constantly]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/hideo-kojima-says-hes-aware-of-his-mortality-as-he-celebrates-63rd-birthday/</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2026 18:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/hideo-kojima-says-hes-aware-of-his-mortality-as-he-celebrates-63rd-birthday/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mortal Shell 2 Players Really Hate Those Bear Traps, And So Do I]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mortal Shell 2 has a lot of tough enemies waiting to knock you out of your shell and stuff your carcass into a coffin. Many of them are terrifying because of their difficulty, ugliness, or both. Still, nothing compares to the greatest enemy developer Cold Symmetry made for the souls-like action-RPG: those gosh-dang bear traps.Danger lurks around every corner in this game. Walk here, and you might get ambushed by a rabid miner just itching to stab you with a pickaxe. Stand there, and you'll likel]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/mortal-shell-2-players-really-hate-those-bear-traps-and-so-do-i/</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2026 18:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/mortal-shell-2-players-really-hate-those-bear-traps-and-so-do-i/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Indie Fishing Game Is More Popular Than Modern Warfare 4 Beta On Steam]]></title><description><![CDATA[Everyone has heard of Call of Duty, and yet, a video game that you've probably never heard of is outperforming the first Modern Warfare 4 beta on Steam. How to Fish looks like a surprise hit with over 341,000 concurrent players today, per Steam. Plus, developer Dazed Games has announced the co-op title has already sold over 1 million copies after launching August 20. It's currently available for just under $5, with a regular $8 price tag.That easily tops the early-access beta for Call of Duty: M]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/new-indie-fishing-game-is-more-popular-than-modern-warfare-4-beta-on-steam/</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2026 17:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/new-indie-fishing-game-is-more-popular-than-modern-warfare-4-beta-on-steam/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Witcher 4 Release Window Narrowed Down, As Dev Teases “A Surprise Or Two” At Gamescom About Other Things]]></title><description><![CDATA[CD Projekt Red has narrowed down the release timing for The Witcher 4, confirming the RPG is coming sometime in 2028. The company confirmed this in a new video that sets the table for Gamescom this week.<br />
There won't be any Witcher 4 news at Gamescom, but CD Projekt Red will highlight The Witcher 3's new Songs of the Past DLC at the showcase, while there will be "a surprise or two to share" during livestreams planned throughout Gamescom.More than 500 people are working on The Witcher 4 now, CD Pr]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/witcher-4-release-window-narrowed-down-as-dev-teases-a-surprise-or-two-at-gamescom-about-other-things/</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2026 17:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/witcher-4-release-window-narrowed-down-as-dev-teases-a-surprise-or-two-at-gamescom-about-other-things/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[GTA 6 Leak Shows Off Apparent Nudist Colony]]></title><description><![CDATA[A new clip showing leaked Grand Theft Auto 6 footage has made its way online, and it looks like you're going to be able to visit a nudist colony in Leonida.<br />
The clip, which just runs for a few minutes, shows co-protagonist Jason walking near a pool and several hot tubs, with dozens of naked people hanging around and dancing.<br />
Some of them seem relatively neutral to Jason's presence, while others are annoyed with the completely clothed man walking around and looking at them with binoculars. That s]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/gta-6-leak-shows-off-apparent-nudist-colony/</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2026 17:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/gta-6-leak-shows-off-apparent-nudist-colony/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[GTA 6 Leaks Don’t Matter, So Please Calm Down, Ex-Rockstar Director Says]]></title><description><![CDATA[Former Rockstar North director Obbe Vermeij has commented on the many GTA 6 leaks that have emerged over the past week. Vermeij, who was the technical director for GTA 3, GTA: San Andreas, GTA 4, and other titles in the series, told everyone to "clam down" because "the leaks are a nothing burger."He said Rockstar is intentionally staying quiet as part of the company's marketing strategy to generate as much hype as possible for GTA 6, and the leaks are not prompting Rockstar to amend its plans. T]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/gta-6-leaks-dont-matter-so-please-calm-down-ex-rockstar-director-says/</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2026 17:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/gta-6-leaks-dont-matter-so-please-calm-down-ex-rockstar-director-says/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Final Fantasy Resonance Has More Going For It Than Just Its Impressive Cast]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ahead of its release in October, Square Enix has dropped several new details about Final Fantasy Resonance, its HD-2D reimagining of the mobile game Final Fantasy: Brave Exvius. Based on the first season of Brave Exvius, here's a closer look at the game's world, characters, gameplay,&nbsp;vision systems, and completionist content.Empires strike backThe Zoldaad Empire has a few defectors.Two of the regions that players can explore include the powerful military nation of Zoldaad and the city of ma]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/final-fantasy-resonance-has-more-going-for-it-than-just-its-impressive-cast/</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2026 15:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/final-fantasy-resonance-has-more-going-for-it-than-just-its-impressive-cast/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Blood Of Dawnwalker Devs Heard Your 60fps Requests And Have Good News For Console Players]]></title><description><![CDATA[If you wanted to play The Blood of Dawnwalker at 60fps, you'd originally need to get the PC version and hope your rig was up to scratch. Developer Rebel Wolves didn't initially list a 60fps mode for Xbox Series X, PS5, and PS5 Pro when it recently released a quick look at the graphical modes for those consoles, but the developer says it will now be added via a day-one patch when the game launches in September."Performance mode was already in the works, but it was still being tested. We simply we]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/the-blood-of-dawnwalker-devs-heard-your-60fps-requests-and-have-good-news-for-console-players/</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2026 14:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/the-blood-of-dawnwalker-devs-heard-your-60fps-requests-and-have-good-news-for-console-players/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Call Of Duty’s Most Controversial Item Is Back In Modern Warfare 4, But With Some Major Changes]]></title><description><![CDATA[One of the most infamous and controversial items in Call of Duty is the Riot Shield. Some love it. Some hate it. Well, it's back in Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4, but with a few key changes.With MW4's beta now live, we're seeing the game in action and learning more about it. This includes new details on the Riot Shield, including how it's now destructible. Not only that, but the new Riot Shield can be placed on the ground to allow players to create their own cover, wherever they are. What's mor]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/call-of-dutys-most-controversial-item-is-back-in-modern-warfare-4-but-with-some-major-changes/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 22:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/call-of-dutys-most-controversial-item-is-back-in-modern-warfare-4-but-with-some-major-changes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[GTA 6 Leaker Has Not Been Identified Yet – Report]]></title><description><![CDATA[One of the biggest stories in gaming this week has been the ongoing GTA 6 gameplay leaks, which are all about hyping up a memecoin for profit. A new report provides insight into how Rockstar is handling the situation internally.Bloomberg reported that Rockstar has yet to identify the party responsible, or how such a breach happened. One top executive at Rockstar sent a memo to staff this week "denouncing the leaker and promising the incident wouldn't detract from the excellent work they've done,]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/gta-6-leaker-has-not-been-identified-yet-report/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 21:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/gta-6-leaker-has-not-been-identified-yet-report/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[CoD: MW4 DLC Honors Real-Life Medal Of Honor Recipient Who Lost His Eye And Teeth In Grenade Blast]]></title><description><![CDATA[Activision has announced that Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 willhave day-one DLC, and like in years past, it will focus on a real-life military hero, with proceeds going to charity.<br />
The Call of Duty Endowment Valor Pack, launching on October 23 alongside the game, adds the real-life Medal of Honor recipient Kyle Carpenter to the game as a playable character.<br />
Carpenter was in Marjah, Afghanistan, when, on November 21, 2010, he put himself in front of a grenade to help save the life of his fellow]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/cod-mw4-dlc-honors-real-life-medal-of-honor-recipient-who-lost-his-eye-and-teeth-in-grenade-blast/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 21:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/cod-mw4-dlc-honors-real-life-medal-of-honor-recipient-who-lost-his-eye-and-teeth-in-grenade-blast/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mortal Shell 2’s Latest Update Alleviates One Of The Game’s Biggest Headaches]]></title><description><![CDATA[Developer Cold Symmetry has released its latest souls-like action-RPG, Mortal Shell 2, on August 20 for PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S. And not even a day after launch, the studio already dropped a patch that makes some welcome tweaks, including addressing one of the game's most annoying issues: gold farming.On August 20, Cold Symmetry shared a breakdown on the game's subreddit and Steam page of what Balance Patch 1 does.A welcome adjustment is a refund of the Glimpses--a rare currency u]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/mortal-shell-2s-latest-update-alleviates-one-of-the-games-biggest-headaches/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 20:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/mortal-shell-2s-latest-update-alleviates-one-of-the-games-biggest-headaches/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Naughty Dog’s Intergalactic Adds An Actor From The Last Of Us And Uncharted]]></title><description><![CDATA[Another actor has joined the cast for Naughty Dog's upcoming new IP Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet.Robin Atkin Downes, who played Robert in Naughty Dog's The Last of Us and multiple characters in the studio's Uncharted games, said on social media that he's set to appear in Intergalactic. He didn't say who he is playing, but as you can tell from the video below, he's obviously very excited about it.<br />
https://twitter.com/Robin_A_Downes/status/2090646298718597618<br />
Downes is a prolific video game]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/naughty-dogs-intergalactic-adds-an-actor-from-the-last-of-us-and-uncharted/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 19:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/naughty-dogs-intergalactic-adds-an-actor-from-the-last-of-us-and-uncharted/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Your Mortal Shell 2 Weapons Don’t Have To Get You Killed]]></title><description><![CDATA[Cold Symmetry's Mortal Shell 2 is finally out on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S. Maybe you've been bodying bosses while collecting shells and leveling up your character. Or maybe you've been getting bodied as bosses pummel you into the dirt and your weapons betray you. I can't help you with the former, but I do have some tips and tricks to alleviate the latter.When you start your Mortal Shell 2 journey, a handful of settings are on by default. A couple of these settings make your weapons]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/your-mortal-shell-2-weapons-dont-have-to-get-you-killed/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 19:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/your-mortal-shell-2-weapons-dont-have-to-get-you-killed/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Compulsion Games Is Now Officially An Ex-Xbox Studio]]></title><description><![CDATA[Compulsion Games, the Canadian game developer behind South of Midnight and We Happy Few, has officially parted ways with Microsoft. After Microsoft confirmed that Compulsion was one of five Xbox studios it was divesting of, Compulsion boss Guillaume Provost has now confirmed it's a done deal.This was hinted at recently when the Steam page for South of Midnight listed Compulsion as the developer and publisher. Now, it's official, with Provost confirming to Games Beat that its management team acqu]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/compulsion-games-is-now-officially-an-ex-xbox-studio/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 18:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/compulsion-games-is-now-officially-an-ex-xbox-studio/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nintendo’s War On Switch Emulators Continues With 400 More GitHub Takedowns]]></title><description><![CDATA[Nintendo is doing what Nintendo does: issuing DMCA takedown notices to anyone who illegally offers access to any of the company's games. That's exactly what happened earlier this week, as Nintendo wiped out over 400 Switch emulators from GitHub.According to an August 21 TorrentFreak report, the Mario maker sent the proprietary developer platform seven DMCA takedown notices targeting Nintendo Switch emulator repositories. This includes Suyu (the Yuzu successor that became popular after Yuzu shut]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/nintendos-war-on-switch-emulators-continues-with-400-more-github-takedowns/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 18:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/nintendos-war-on-switch-emulators-continues-with-400-more-github-takedowns/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Grand Theft Auto 6 Leaks Are Fueling A Crypto Pump-And-Dump Scheme]]></title><description><![CDATA[As Grand Theft Auto 6 continues to leak via small snippets of gameplay, you might be wondering why each video is plastered with watermarks for a meme coin? It turns out while you're enjoying the early look at Rockstar's latest project, others are literally profiting off of the virality.Each of the leaked gameplay videos have advertised a meme coin called CYBERLEEK, named after the supposed leaker and hosted on the Solana blockchain. This coin seemingly appeared on August 16, just two days before]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/grand-theft-auto-6-leaks-are-fueling-a-crypto-pump-and-dump-scheme/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 18:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/grand-theft-auto-6-leaks-are-fueling-a-crypto-pump-and-dump-scheme/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Diablo 4 Isn’t Being Subtle About Who The Game’s Next Villain Is]]></title><description><![CDATA[Those reaching the end of Diablo 4 Season 14's seasonal storyline are being treated to some major teases about what's next for Blizzard's ARPG, though those eagerly anticipating the return of the Lord of Terror himself might be disappointed.Spoilers for Diablo 4 Season 14 below.Season 14, titled Death's Awakening, sees players combating a death cult looking to end Sanctuary's suffering in the wake of Mephisto's defeat. That eventually leads players to none other than the Pandemonium Fortress, pr]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/diablo-4-isnt-being-subtle-about-who-the-games-next-villain-is/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 17:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/diablo-4-isnt-being-subtle-about-who-the-games-next-villain-is/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Genki’s Manta Controller Packs A Small Mountain Of Features Into A Single Gamepad]]></title><description><![CDATA[Genki is no stranger to video game accessories, but the company is venturing into the tightly contested space of controllers with a device aimed at gamers who enjoy fine-tuning their hardware--and having an LCD screen to help with customization. Genki's new Manta controller&nbsp;has an unusual design, but it clearly has a ton of fans, as its Kickstarter campaign is doing some big numbers. While the company aimed to secure $100,000 in pledges, the crowdfunding push&nbsp;has already reached $371,0]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/genkis-manta-controller-packs-a-small-mountain-of-features-into-a-single-gamepad/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 17:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/genkis-manta-controller-packs-a-small-mountain-of-features-into-a-single-gamepad/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Microsoft And Discord Subpoenaed In GTA 6 Leak Case]]></title><description><![CDATA[Many alleged clips of Grand Theft Auto 6 gameplay have leaked online this week, showing everything from combat to basketball, and Rockstar's parent company Take-Two is scrambling to figure out just how it happened. Now, the publisher has subpoenaed both Microsoft and Discord in order to investigate potential users involved with the leaks.<br />
One subpoena, filed in the South District Court of New York (via Kotaku), aims to "obtain the identity of an alleged infringer or infringers" who was involved]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/microsoft-and-discord-subpoenaed-in-gta-6-leak-case/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 16:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/microsoft-and-discord-subpoenaed-in-gta-6-leak-case/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection Vol. 2 Is An Exciting Return To Metal Gear’s Past]]></title><description><![CDATA[Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection Vol. 2 is a collection headlined by Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots. After languishing in PS3 purgatory for many years,&nbsp;Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots is&nbsp;finally breaking free onto new platforms thanks to the upcoming release of Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection Vol. 2.&nbsp;Accompanied by two more games in the series, Metal Gear Solid: Peace Walker and Metal Gear Solid: Ghost Babel, is the new Master Collection worth your time a]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/metal-gear-solid-master-collection-vol-2-is-an-exciting-return-to-metal-gears-past/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 16:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/metal-gear-solid-master-collection-vol-2-is-an-exciting-return-to-metal-gears-past/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Duskbloods’ First Network Test Shut Down, Upcoming Schedule Now In Flux]]></title><description><![CDATA[Those eager to be the first to play The Duskbloods in its first closed network test were met with widespread login errors, and it appears that server issues were bad enough that From Software pulled the plug on this first session."We regret to inform you that today's session is now closed," From Software wrote in an X post. The session was scheduled for 3 AM to 7 AM PT / 6 AM to 10 AM ET, which is at the end of the day in Japan. "We will continue to work on improving the servers and will announc]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/the-duskbloods-first-network-test-shut-down-upcoming-schedule-now-in-flux/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 16:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/the-duskbloods-first-network-test-shut-down-upcoming-schedule-now-in-flux/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[God Of War TV Show Has Found Its New Kratos, And It’s Dave Bautista]]></title><description><![CDATA[Prime Video's God of War series has a new actor playing the stoic god-killer Kratos, and as previously reported, it is indeed Dave Bautista. After the original actor cast for the role, Ryan Hurst, suffered a bicep tear during filming that forced him to leave the role, Amazon and Sony&nbsp;moved quickly to find a replacement. Variety reported that Bautista will now play the iconic video game character across two planned seasons.We can see it.While it's bad news for Hurst--who recently revealed ho]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/god-of-war-tv-show-has-found-its-new-kratos-and-its-dave-bautista/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 15:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/god-of-war-tv-show-has-found-its-new-kratos-and-its-dave-bautista/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Microsoft’s 25th Anniversary Xbox Series X Could Be Its Most Expensive Console Yet]]></title><description><![CDATA[It's the 25th anniversary of Xbox this year, and to celebrate, Microsoft is releasing a limited-edition version of the Xbox Series X that is reportedly very expensive. Announced earlier this year, the new model could cost as much as $900, and a new leak claims that it'll be released on November 27. At the time of writing, that means you'd need to save up a little over $9 a day to afford this console.Would you pay extra for a limited-edition Xbox Series X?According to the usually reliable Dealabs]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/microsofts-25th-anniversary-xbox-series-x-could-be-its-most-expensive-console-yet/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 15:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/microsofts-25th-anniversary-xbox-series-x-could-be-its-most-expensive-console-yet/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cyberpunk: Edgerunners 2 Finally Has A Release Date, And Netflix Has More Anime On The Way]]></title><description><![CDATA[Anime has become a key pillar of entertainment for several streaming services, and this is one genre where Netflix has made a concerted effort to lock in a few exclusive shows. The anime jewel in its crown is easily Cyberpunk: Edgerunners, the wildly popular prequel and&nbsp;spin-off to CD Projekt Red's Cyberpunk 2077. While the game had its fans following its big turnaround after a disastrous launch, Edgerunners is considered to be a key driving force behind the resurgence of Cyberpunk 2077 sev]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/cyberpunk-edgerunners-2-finally-has-a-release-date-and-netflix-has-more-anime-on-the-way/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 02:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/cyberpunk-edgerunners-2-finally-has-a-release-date-and-netflix-has-more-anime-on-the-way/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Best Buy Is Offering $100 Gift Cards For $60 This Weekend, And That’s Great If You Want GTA 6’s Premium Edition]]></title><description><![CDATA[To celebrate its 60th anniversary, retailer Best Buy is offering $100 gift cards for only $60, and the timing is great if you want the $100 Ultimate Edition of GTA 6.The offer is good for one day only, August 22, and you'll need to visit a store in person to get the gift card. Additionally, Best Buy said quantities are limited, so people are encouraged to show up early. The fine print states that each Best Buy location has a minimum of 50 gift cards.<br />
GTA 6's Ultimate Edition costs $100, so if yo]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/best-buy-is-offering-100-gift-cards-for-60-this-weekend-and-thats-great-if-you-want-gta-6s-premium-edition/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 20:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/best-buy-is-offering-100-gift-cards-for-60-this-weekend-and-thats-great-if-you-want-gta-6s-premium-edition/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fortnite Fans Foresee A Five Nights At Freddy’s Crossover, Based On New Building]]></title><description><![CDATA[There has never been a Five Nights at Freddy's collaboration in Fortnite, but an under-construction building on the game's map has given people hope. Well-known leaker HYPEX shared on X that another user named AlignedEclipse has spotted a structure that looks similar to the pizzeria housing Freddy Fazbear and Chicka the Chicken.To further fuel the Five Nights at Freddy's crossover fire, inside this building is a stage, according to AlignedEclipse. The newest season of Fortnite is focused on vide]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/fortnite-fans-foresee-a-five-nights-at-freddys-crossover-based-on-new-building/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 20:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/fortnite-fans-foresee-a-five-nights-at-freddys-crossover-based-on-new-building/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Step Aside, GTA 6 Leaks, We Have To Talk About Zork]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ongoing GTA 6 leaks might be the biggest gaming news story happening right now, but there's something much more important to discuss: Zork. We finally know what From Software's new Switch 2 exclusive, The Duskbloods, actually is, and among the many details we've gotten is a reveal of some of the game's playable characters, known as Bloodsworn. One, in particular, stands out. I'll let you take a guess who:The Duskbloods' Bloodsworn lineup for the network testThat's Zork on the right, a man in an]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/step-aside-gta-6-leaks-we-have-to-talk-about-zork/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 20:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/step-aside-gta-6-leaks-we-have-to-talk-about-zork/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Marvel’s Wolverine Gives Logan Serrated Claws That Must Hurt Like Hell To Pop Out]]></title><description><![CDATA[With just a few weeks to go before it launches, a new trailer for Marvel's Wolverine has dropped, showing off several of the preorder bonus costumes players can equip to the reluctant hero when they head out into the field. Not only can you change how Logan looks cosmetically, but you can even swap out his default adamantium claws for different designs, including one extra-painful variant that must hurt like the devil whenever he pops them out.<br />
https://youtu.be/sm3uf92SVvA<br />
As you can see in the]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/marvels-wolverine-gives-logan-serrated-claws-that-must-hurt-like-hell-to-pop-out/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 18:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/marvels-wolverine-gives-logan-serrated-claws-that-must-hurt-like-hell-to-pop-out/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[GTA 6 Leaker Might Have Playable Build Of The Game]]></title><description><![CDATA[Here we go again: A new day means new apparent leaked footage of Grand Theft Auto VI. In fact, one of the latest clips appears to show that the person sharing these videos has access to a playable build of the open-world game.&nbsp;The leaker, who goes by CyberLeek on social media, posted an alleged gameplay video in which Jason Duval shoots at a wall. The bullet marks spell out "LEEK," seemingly proving that CyberLeek has access to a playable build of GTA 6. Before that footage, the video featu]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/gta-6-leaker-might-have-playable-build-of-the-game/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 18:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/gta-6-leaker-might-have-playable-build-of-the-game/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Game Companies Could Learn Wrong Lessons From GTA 6’s $80 Price, Analyst Says]]></title><description><![CDATA[Gaming has never been more expensive. We're here to investigate why, and help you play more while spending less. Welcome to GameSpot Cheap Week.Grand Theft Auto 6's standard edition will retail for $80, and as the highest-profile game to set its price this high, players are likely wondering if other game publishers will follow suit with their AAA releases. That remains to be seen, but at least one industry analyst thinks publishers could be making a mistake if they do.<br />
As part of a wide-ranging]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/game-companies-could-learn-wrong-lessons-from-gta-6s-80-price-analyst-says/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 18:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/game-companies-could-learn-wrong-lessons-from-gta-6s-80-price-analyst-says/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Take-Two Loses Billions In Market Value Since GTA 6 Leaks Began]]></title><description><![CDATA[GTA 6 is set for a big reveal on August 27 with an extended trailer coming to Netflix, but ahead of that, alleged gameplay footage is leaking everywhere.The leaks began earlier this week, and Rockstar owner Take-Two's stock price has fallen this week as well. Take-Two has seen its total market cap lose billions, as the company's share price began the week around $245. Today, shares are trading around $236.<br />
GTA 6 releases this November on PS5 and Xbox Series X|S.The share price of a company can b]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/take-two-loses-billions-in-market-value-since-gta-6-leaks-began/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 17:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/take-two-loses-billions-in-market-value-since-gta-6-leaks-began/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arc Raiders Crossover Is Not What You Expect, I Guarantee It]]></title><description><![CDATA[Arc Raiders developer Embark Studios has announced a new collaboration with ... Subway. The partnership thatno one saw coming rewards players with a special skin when they buy a sandwich, along with other in-game items.Now through October 26, people who buy a qualifying meal at Subway will get a code to unlock the Subterranean outfit (one of three skins people can earn during the promotion), along with two in-game items that rotate weekly.<br />
Codes can be redeemed on Embark's website. Another websi]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/arc-raiders-crossover-is-not-what-you-expect-i-guarantee-it/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 17:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/arc-raiders-crossover-is-not-what-you-expect-i-guarantee-it/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[You Don’t Have To Like Golden Axe To Enjoy The New Animated Series’ Trailer]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sega's cult-classic Golden Axe games haven't been relevant since 2008--thanks, Golden Axe: Beast Rider--but a new animated series is looking to bring the retro beat-'em-up back into the spotlight. The first trailer for the series has gone live, and just like the video gams, there's plenty of adventuring, blood, and a potion-hoarding thief getting the stuffing knocked out of it. This is one of Sega's oldest franchises, and even if you never grew up with it, the trailer does a good job at highligh]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/you-dont-have-to-like-golden-axe-to-enjoy-the-new-animated-series-trailer/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 16:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/you-dont-have-to-like-golden-axe-to-enjoy-the-new-animated-series-trailer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[A Kingdom Hearts Movie? It’s Not Ruled Out, Disney Exec Says]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Kingdom Hearts series is one of nine gaming franchises at Disney to reach $1 billion in sales. With that success and the recent news of a Kingdom Hearts TV show for Disney+, some fans are wondering if a movie could be next.That's the question that IGN put to Walt Disney Animation Studios boss Jared Bush. He didn&rsquo;t confirm anything one way or another, but said "nothing is impossible" on that front."I am always excited to hear what people are passionate about. And I'd say we have a very]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/a-kingdom-hearts-movie-its-not-ruled-out-disney-exec-says/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 16:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/a-kingdom-hearts-movie-its-not-ruled-out-disney-exec-says/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Duskbloods Is Inspired By One Of Tabletop Gaming’s Most Famous Vampire RPGs]]></title><description><![CDATA[From Software has been an industry trendsetter with its souls-like games over the years, but what inspires the studio when it crafts new experiences like The Duskbloods? The brief amounts of gameplay we've seen so far certainly suggest it includes plenty of From Software DNA, with its elegant art direction and hard-hitting action, and game director Hidetaka Miyazaki revealed that tabletop games such as Vampire: The Masquerade also had a hand in shaping The Duskbloods.One of the core gameplay mec]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/the-duskbloods-is-inspired-by-one-of-tabletop-gamings-most-famous-vampire-rpgs/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 16:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/the-duskbloods-is-inspired-by-one-of-tabletop-gamings-most-famous-vampire-rpgs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Duskbloods Has Some George R.R. Martin In Its Blood]]></title><description><![CDATA[From Software's next game, The Duskbloods, is inspired by both vampire literature and tabletop games. But another key figure that the studio looked to for motivation was legendary Game of Thrones author George R.R. Martin. That's not too surprising, given Martin's involvement with the studio's smash-hit game Elden Ring, and while he may not have had a direct role in The Duskbloods, his work in vampire fiction still had an impact."From a lore, aesthetic, [and] world-building point of view, there&]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/the-duskbloods-has-some-george-rr-martin-in-its-blood/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 16:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/the-duskbloods-has-some-george-rr-martin-in-its-blood/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Miyazaki Says The Duskbloods Reveal Probably Gave Fans The Wrong Impression]]></title><description><![CDATA[When The Duskbloods was officially announced for Switch 2 back in late 2025, the trailer and description that it was a PvPvE title might have sent the wrong message, game director Hidetaka Miyazaki said to GameSpot recently.&nbsp;When it comes to PvPvE games, these are generally associated with the extraction-shooter genre, something that The Duskbloods very much is not. As Miyazaki explained, The Duskbloods can't be categorized so simply."The PvPvE [label is] a little bit confusing in the conte]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/miyazaki-says-the-duskbloods-reveal-probably-gave-fans-the-wrong-impression/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 16:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/miyazaki-says-the-duskbloods-reveal-probably-gave-fans-the-wrong-impression/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Halo Co-Creator Has An Idea To Revive The Franchise, But Doubts Xbox CEO “Gives A Sh**”]]></title><description><![CDATA[It's no secret that the Halo franchise is no longer Microsoft's crown jewel in terms of sales or prominence, and it hasn't been for some time. Halo co-creator Marcus Lehto has now weighed in with his idea for a new game and new development philosophies to help revive the Halo brand. However, Lehto went on to say his ideas are probably "fanciful," in part because he believes Xbox CEO Asha Sharma doesn't have a real interest in reviving the franchise.Posting on social media, Lehto said his pitch f]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/halo-co-creator-has-an-idea-to-revive-the-franchise-but-doubts-xbox-ceo-gives-a-sh/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 15:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/halo-co-creator-has-an-idea-to-revive-the-franchise-but-doubts-xbox-ceo-gives-a-sh/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[US Video Game Spending Just Had One Of Its Worst Julys Ever]]></title><description><![CDATA[After a few solid months, it looks like video game spending hit a slump in July. That's according to new data by Circana, with the analyst firm saying that total&nbsp;video game spending in the US&nbsp;fell 10% year-over-year in July to $4.5 billion. New physical software sales also&nbsp;hit an all-time July low of $85 million--since tracking began in 1995 by Circana--and hardware sales dropped to their lowest July level since 2020. According to Circana, higher hardware prices driven by the comp]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/us-video-game-spending-just-had-one-of-its-worst-julys-ever/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 15:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/us-video-game-spending-just-had-one-of-its-worst-julys-ever/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Call Of Duty: Black Ops 2 Port From 14 Years Ago Sold Better In July Than Any Other Game In US]]></title><description><![CDATA[Circana has released its latest monthly sales report, revealing which games sold the best in the US, and Activision's Call of Duty: Black Ops 1 and 2 ports performed particularly well.<br />
The Black Ops 2 port for PS4 and PS5 was July 2026's best-selling game overall in the US ranked by dollar sales. The Black Ops 1 port, meanwhile, ranked No. 5.The Black Ops ports for PS4 and PS5 did gangbusters in July.These games shadowdropped on July 9, priced at $40 (or $20 through August 6 for PS Plus subscrib]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/call-of-duty-black-ops-2-port-from-14-years-ago-sold-better-in-july-than-any-other-game-in-us/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 15:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/call-of-duty-black-ops-2-port-from-14-years-ago-sold-better-in-july-than-any-other-game-in-us/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Black Myth: Zhong Kui’s New Gameplay Looks Brutal, Especially Its Grotesque Boss Fight]]></title><description><![CDATA[A new trailer for the next game from Black Myth: Wukong developer Game Science, Black Myth: Zhong Kui, has dropped, revealing a chunk of gameplay and ASMR parrying. An adaptation of the classic folktale Zhong Kui Banishing Evil, the new entry in the growing&nbsp;Black Myth series features plenty of swordplay and challenging fights, all against the backdrop of ancient Chinese fantasy. The trailer also shows a particularly good-looking game, with some of the best geology since Death Stranding 2: O]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/black-myth-zhong-kuis-new-gameplay-looks-brutal-especially-its-grotesque-boss-fight/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 14:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/black-myth-zhong-kuis-new-gameplay-looks-brutal-especially-its-grotesque-boss-fight/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[IGN gamescom Studio Day 5 Livestream 2026: Outside Xbox, IGN UK, and Game Scoop!]]></title><description><![CDATA[IGN gamescom Studio Day 5 Livestream 2026: Outside Xbox, IGN UK, and Game Scoop!]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/ign-gamescom-studio-day-5-livestream-2026-outside-xbox-ign-uk-and-game-scoop/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 00:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/ign-gamescom-studio-day-5-livestream-2026-outside-xbox-ign-uk-and-game-scoop/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[IGN gamescom Studio Day 4 Livestream 2026: Persona 4 Revival, Final Fantasy 7, The Defiant, and More]]></title><description><![CDATA[IGN gamescom Studio Day 4 Livestream 2026: Persona 4 Revival, Final Fantasy 7, The Defiant, and More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/ign-gamescom-studio-day-4-livestream-2026-persona-4-revival-final-fantasy-7-the-defiant-and-more/</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2026 23:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/ign-gamescom-studio-day-4-livestream-2026-persona-4-revival-final-fantasy-7-the-defiant-and-more/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[IGN gamescom Studio Day 3 and Award Show Livestream 2026: Gears of War, Tempus Vitae, and More]]></title><description><![CDATA[IGN gamescom Studio Day 3 and Award Show Livestream 2026: Gears of War, Tempus Vitae, and More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/ign-gamescom-studio-day-3-and-award-show-livestream-2026-gears-of-war-tempus-vitae-and-more/</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2026 23:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/ign-gamescom-studio-day-3-and-award-show-livestream-2026-gears-of-war-tempus-vitae-and-more/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Want A Modern Warfare 4 Beta Code? Just Talk Trash]]></title><description><![CDATA[The creators of Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 are trying to prove one trash-talking player wrong by giving them a free code to the game's upcoming early-access beta.In response to a Modern Warfare 4 multiplayer trailer posted by CharlieIntel on X, one skeptical player going by TristanSpoof didn't have kind words for what they saw."This s*** looks awful ngl," they wrote in a quote repost. "Won't be planning on buying until I see it live."<br />
https://twitter.com/CallofDutyCM/status/20901280381554649]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/want-a-modern-warfare-4-beta-code-just-talk-trash/</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2026 21:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/want-a-modern-warfare-4-beta-code-just-talk-trash/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[IGN gamescom Studio Day 2 Livestream 2026: Fable, Dune: Awakening, Tomb Raider, and More]]></title><description><![CDATA[IGN gamescom Studio Day 2 Livestream 2026: Fable, Dune: Awakening, Tomb Raider, and More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/ign-gamescom-studio-day-2-livestream-2026-fable-dune-awakening-tomb-raider-and-more/</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2026 20:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/ign-gamescom-studio-day-2-livestream-2026-fable-dune-awakening-tomb-raider-and-more/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[GTA 6 Has Already Made $400 Million+ From Preorders, Apparently]]></title><description><![CDATA[According to a third-party research company, GTA 6 has already brought in more than $400 million in revenue from preorders.Sensor Tower's sales tracker for GTA 6 states that Rockstar sold 4.38 million copies, including any returns, through August 18, generating $429 million. The research firm said the sales mix is 77% PS5 and 23% Xbox Series X|S.<br />
This data is not confirmed, but it would not be a surprise to learn that GTA 6 is performing exceptionally well already given the massive hype behind i]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/gta-6-has-already-made-400-million-from-preorders-apparently/</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2026 20:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/gta-6-has-already-made-400-million-from-preorders-apparently/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Xbox’s Latest Console Update Will Finally Let You Choose Old Saves To Delete]]></title><description><![CDATA[Xbox's latest console update is rolling out now to Xbox Insiders, giving players more control over the home screen and saves, as well as improvements to profile customization.As part of the update, which will first roll out to Alpha and Alpha Skip-Ahead Xbox Insider members starting today, tiles can now be more easily removed from the Recent Games and Apps list at the top of the Home page, including the entire Play History tile. For those who want to hide the home screen and bask in the glory of]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/xboxs-latest-console-update-will-finally-let-you-choose-old-saves-to-delete/</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2026 20:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/xboxs-latest-console-update-will-finally-let-you-choose-old-saves-to-delete/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[IGN gamescom Studio Day 1 Livestream 2026: LEGO Batman, The Witcher 3, Crimson Desert, and More]]></title><description><![CDATA[IGN gamescom Studio Day 1 Livestream 2026: LEGO Batman, The Witcher 3, Crimson Desert, and More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/ign-gamescom-studio-day-1-livestream-2026-lego-batman-the-witcher-3-crimson-desert-and-more/</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2026 20:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/ign-gamescom-studio-day-1-livestream-2026-lego-batman-the-witcher-3-crimson-desert-and-more/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[IGN gamescom Studio Day 1 Livestream 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[IGN gamescom Studio Day 1 Livestream 2026]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/ign-gamescom-studio-day-1-livestream-2026/</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2026 20:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/ign-gamescom-studio-day-1-livestream-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Army Unit Gives Soldiers 4-Day Pass To Play GTA 6 If They Re-Enlist]]></title><description><![CDATA[In an effort to encourage soldiers to re-enlist, one US Army unit in Georgia is offering a four-day pass around the time GTA 6 launches in November.The incentive is only for soldiers at Fort Stewart in Georgia in the Army's 9th Brigade Engineering Battalion. So far, 20 people there have agreed to the incentive in exchange for re-enlisting, an Army spokesperson told CBS News.<br />
"The idea was to have a unique incentives program that connects to what soldiers are interested in," spokesperson Lt. Col.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/army-unit-gives-soldiers-4-day-pass-to-play-gta-6-if-they-re-enlist/</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2026 19:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/army-unit-gives-soldiers-4-day-pass-to-play-gta-6-if-they-re-enlist/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[gamescom Opening Night Live 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[gamescom Opening Night Live 2026]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/gamescom-opening-night-live-2026/</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2026 19:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/gamescom-opening-night-live-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Original Xbox Is Back, And This Time You Have To Build It Yourself]]></title><description><![CDATA[The original Xbox is still one of the best-looking consoles ever: a big black box that's instantly recognizable thanks to some clever design choices. If you've ever wanted to own and build one of these, you're in luck, as Mattel has just opened up preorders for a 1:1 replica that you can put together alongside several accessories. It's a bit pricey at $330, but it includes a few neat features that make it a cool display piece.The Lego-like build includes 3,509 pieces, and you can use those to bu]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/the-original-xbox-is-back-and-this-time-you-have-to-build-it-yourself/</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2026 19:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/the-original-xbox-is-back-and-this-time-you-have-to-build-it-yourself/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New GTA 6 Leak Features Shocking Gameplay Footage, And We Mean That Literally]]></title><description><![CDATA[The second day of apparent Grand Theft Auto VI leaks has started with a new gameplay clip focused on Jason Duval. There's bad driving, a well-known pop song, and multiple people shot by a taser-like weapon. The video even ends with a cutscene in which Jason has a beer on a boat with his buddy, Cal Hampton.Kotaku spotted the most recent presumed leak of GTA 6, noting that it's titled "Taser Video." However, the weapon Jason picks up from a person after stomping on them is generically&nbsp;called]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/new-gta-6-leak-features-shocking-gameplay-footage-and-we-mean-that-literally/</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2026 18:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/new-gta-6-leak-features-shocking-gameplay-footage-and-we-mean-that-literally/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ex-PlayStation Boss Says Game Development Will Have A “Tough Future” Because Of AI]]></title><description><![CDATA[As a veteran of the industry, former PlayStation Studios boss Shuhei has a lot of thoughts about where things are currently headed. And with AI infiltrating just about every major developer under the sun, he is both fascinated by and worried about artificial intelligence's overall impact on game development.In an August 18 Gamerbraves interview, Yoshida said AI tools are "allowing almost anybody to become a game developer." Because AI can do things like write code for you, an artist or a designe]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/ex-playstation-boss-says-game-development-will-have-a-tough-future-because-of-ai/</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2026 18:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/ex-playstation-boss-says-game-development-will-have-a-tough-future-because-of-ai/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Call Of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 Beta Offers These Rewards As You Climb The Ranks]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 beta begins this Friday, August 21, and everyone who takes part will have a chance to earn special rewards.As with previous Call of Duty betas, Activision is encouraging people to play by offering rewards for progressing through the ranks. The first reward, an emblem, is unlocked at level 4. The next, a charm, is unlocked at level 8, running all the way up to level 30. People who reach that cap will get a weapon blueprint.Beta rewards<br />
Level 4 - EmblemLevel 8 -]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/call-of-duty-modern-warfare-4-beta-offers-these-rewards-as-you-climb-the-ranks/</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2026 17:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/call-of-duty-modern-warfare-4-beta-offers-these-rewards-as-you-climb-the-ranks/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[$1,000 Consoles Could Have This Dramatic, Negative Effect On Gaming – Report]]></title><description><![CDATA[While we don't exactly know when the next PlayStation and Xbox consoles will arrive, the working theory is that they may come with a $1,000 price tag attached. An analytics firm is suggesting, however, that should this happen, Microsoft and Sony would be shooting themselves in the foot and costing their business billions by 2031.According to an August 17 breakdown, the market-research firm Ampere Analysis has published an examination of the $1,000 console price consideration. The group said that]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/1000-consoles-could-have-this-dramatic-negative-effect-on-gaming-report/</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2026 17:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/1000-consoles-could-have-this-dramatic-negative-effect-on-gaming-report/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[James Pond’s New Trailer Has AI Alarm Bells Ringing, Comments Turned Off]]></title><description><![CDATA[It's a good time to be a fan of retro video games, thanks to all the various compilations hitting the scene, and for the James Pond enthusiasts out there, their time has finally come. Developer System 3 has announced&nbsp;the James Pond Legacy: The Pond is Not Enough collection, but the reveal trailer is being dragged over claims that it features generative AI art and assets. Comments on the video&nbsp;quickly started pointing&nbsp;out the telltale signs of AI images, prompting System 3 to shut]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/james-ponds-new-trailer-has-ai-alarm-bells-ringing-comments-turned-off/</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2026 17:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/james-ponds-new-trailer-has-ai-alarm-bells-ringing-comments-turned-off/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[James Pond’s New Trailer Has AI Alarm Bells Ringing, But Dev Says Otherwise]]></title><description><![CDATA[It's a good time to be a fan of retro video games, thanks to all the various compilations hitting the scene, and for the James Pond enthusiasts out there, their time has finally come. Developer System 3 has announced&nbsp;the James Pond Legacy: The Pond is Not Enough collection, but the reveal trailer is being dragged over claims that it features generative AI art and assets. Comments on the video&nbsp;quickly started pointing&nbsp;out the telltale signs of AI images, prompting System 3 to shut]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/james-ponds-new-trailer-has-ai-alarm-bells-ringing-but-dev-says-otherwise/</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2026 17:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/james-ponds-new-trailer-has-ai-alarm-bells-ringing-but-dev-says-otherwise/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Redfall Bosses Explain What Happened With The Failed Xbox Exclusive]]></title><description><![CDATA[Former Arkane bosses Harvey Smith and Ben Horne have opened a new studio, Black Pony Immersive, which is now working on "imaginative first-person action-RPGs." The last game they worked on was the ill-fated Xbox-exclusive vampire game, Redfall. Both Smith (Redfall director) and Horne (Redfall producer) have now discussed that project and what went wrong.Horne told The Game Business that Redfall was born during the live-service boom, and the team had to figure out, "How do we do this?"Smith added]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/redfall-bosses-explain-what-happened-with-the-failed-xbox-exclusive/</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2026 16:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/redfall-bosses-explain-what-happened-with-the-failed-xbox-exclusive/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pokemon Krispy Kreme Boxes Are Being Listed For Ridiculous Sums Of Money]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Pokemon franchise is celebrating its 30th anniversary this year with various promotions, and the Krispy Kreme collaboration is easily the sweetest team-up. Like all things related to Pokemon, a box full of pocket monster doughnuts has attracted the eyes of resellers looking to make a quick buck on used--and sadly, empty--boxes from the promotion.On eBay, you can find several listings for the Pokemon Krispy Kreme doughnut boxes, with some users asking for up to $100 per box. While the doughnu]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/pokemon-krispy-kreme-boxes-are-being-listed-for-ridiculous-sums-of-money/</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2026 15:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/pokemon-krispy-kreme-boxes-are-being-listed-for-ridiculous-sums-of-money/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dishonored Director Announces New Studio, And Fans Should Be Very Excited]]></title><description><![CDATA[The fate of Arkane Studios is in limbo and the Dishonored franchise may be permanently on ice, but franchise co-creator Harvey Smith isn't giving up on immersive sims. The veteran game director has founded a new studio focused on games that sound a whole lot like Dishonored.&nbsp;"Today, veteran game developers Harvey Smith and Ben Horne revealed Black Pony Immersive, a new game studio built to design and develop imaginative first-person action-RPGs set within well-realized worlds, where players]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/dishonored-director-announces-new-studio-and-fans-should-be-very-excited/</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2026 15:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/dishonored-director-announces-new-studio-and-fans-should-be-very-excited/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Horizon Multiplayer Game Being Rebooted To Remove Live-Service, Next Mainline Horizon Game “Years Away,” Report Says]]></title><description><![CDATA[A major development has come to light regarding Guerrilla's long-in-development live-service Horizon game, Horizon Hunters Gathering. After negative player feedback from the game's various tests, the Amsterdam-based studio has been "working to reboot the game since June," Bloomberg reported.The plan to reboot the game involves removing its live-service elements and shifting it to become "more of a traditional cooperative multiplayer game with a story mode andfar smaller scope," the report said.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/horizon-multiplayer-game-being-rebooted-to-remove-live-service-next-mainline-horizon-game-years-away-report-says/</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2026 15:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/horizon-multiplayer-game-being-rebooted-to-remove-live-service-next-mainline-horizon-game-years-away-report-says/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Biggest Surprise About The Blood Of Dawnwalker Is How Little RAM It Needs]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ahead of its release next month, the official PC requirements for The Blood of Dawnwalker have been revealed. The game is shaping up to be a good-looking dark fantasy adventure, but fortunately, it only requires a modest amount of power to run at 1080p and 60 frames per second. The biggest surprise here is the amount of RAM you'll need to hit various presets (specifically, GPU VRAM) as developer Rebel Wolves doesn't expect players to need more than 16GB of the precious PC resource to run the gam]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/the-biggest-surprise-about-the-blood-of-dawnwalker-is-how-little-ram-it-needs/</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2026 14:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/the-biggest-surprise-about-the-blood-of-dawnwalker-is-how-little-ram-it-needs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[GTA 6 Leakers Say They Acted For Gamers’ Rights, While Pushing A Memecoin]]></title><description><![CDATA[The consumer rights group Stop Killing Games has addressed this week's Grand Theft Auto 6 leaks, urging people not to support the hackers claiming responsibility for&nbsp;leaking footage of the game ahead of its November release. The group released several minutes of what appears to be&nbsp;GTA 6 gameplay, and while developer Rockstar Games hasn't officially commented yet on the footage that has spread online, its owner, Take-Two Interactive, wasted no time in issuing DMCA takedown notices.This]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/gta-6-leakers-say-they-acted-for-gamers-rights-while-pushing-a-memecoin/</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2026 14:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/gta-6-leakers-say-they-acted-for-gamers-rights-while-pushing-a-memecoin/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Epic Mickey Brought An Icon Back To Disney, And Warren Specter Doesn’t Want You To Forget]]></title><description><![CDATA[After over four decades in video games, developer Warren Specter is retiring from the industry. But as Specter moves towards the door, he wants to make sure that the team behind his 2010 game Epic Mickey gets their due for bringing one of Walt Disney's earliest creations back home to Disney.In 2003, the development document for Epic Mickey reportedly spurred then-Disney president Bob Iger to eventually regain the rights to Oswald the Lucky Rabbit, a breakout animated character created by Disney]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/epic-mickey-brought-an-icon-back-to-disney-and-warren-specter-doesnt-want-you-to-forget/</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2026 00:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/epic-mickey-brought-an-icon-back-to-disney-and-warren-specter-doesnt-want-you-to-forget/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Apparent GTA 6 Footage And Map Leak As Rockstar Issues Takedowns]]></title><description><![CDATA[New footage and details about Rockstar Games' Grand Theft Auto 6 appear to have been leaked online. While the full veracity of the intel has yet to be confirmed, Rockstar's DMCA takedown requests suggest that some of it could be legitimate.. And the person or persons behind the leak has issued some biblical demands if the company wants to avoid any additional unauthorized disclosures.The leaker, who goes by Cyberleek, has issued the following "commandments" to Rockstar and other game publishers:]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/apparent-gta-6-footage-and-map-leak-as-rockstar-issues-takedowns/</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 21:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/apparent-gta-6-footage-and-map-leak-as-rockstar-issues-takedowns/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Surprise Xbox Game To Be Announced At Gamescom, Insider Says]]></title><description><![CDATA[Microsoft is gearing up to announce a new game at Gamescom this month, it appears, and it could be from an established series.Insider NateTheHate 2 said, "I've heard of a neat Xbox announcement that should be at Gamescom." He said it will be a "new game in a series" as opposed to a new IP. And no, it's not a new Banjo-Kazooie game, he said.He added that, whatever the project is, it's from a franchise that Microsoft owns, but it's not being made by a studio that Microsoft owns. That leaves open a]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/surprise-xbox-game-to-be-announced-at-gamescom-insider-says/</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 21:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/surprise-xbox-game-to-be-announced-at-gamescom-insider-says/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Actually, No New Xbox Game Announcements At Gamescom, Insider Says]]></title><description><![CDATA[Insider NateTheHate 2 has amended his original statement about a potential new Xbox game announcement for Gamescom, now saying it may not happen."Based on recent conversations, it does not seem likely that we'll get any new Xbox game announcements at Gamescom," he wrote.<br />
https://twitter.com/NateTheHate2/status/2091935028695417221<br />
Originally, NateTheHate2 said, "I've heard of a neat Xbox announcement that should be at Gamescom." He said it will be a "new game in a series" as opposed to a new IP.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/actually-no-new-xbox-game-announcements-at-gamescom-insider-says/</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 21:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/actually-no-new-xbox-game-announcements-at-gamescom-insider-says/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Don’t Boycott GTA 6, Help Win Justice Instead, Fired Devs Say]]></title><description><![CDATA[A group of former Grand Theft Auto 6 developers accusing Rockstar Games of union busting and currently engaged in a legal battle with the studio doesn't want players to boycott the game.In a video posted by the Independent Workers' Union of Great Britain, fired members of the union made clear how they would like fans to support them in their ongoing legal dispute with Rockstar."We're going to make this easy for you," the former devs state. "Don't boycott GTA 6. Win justice for the people who hel]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/dont-boycott-gta-6-help-win-justice-instead-fired-devs-say/</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 20:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/dont-boycott-gta-6-help-win-justice-instead-fired-devs-say/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[PlayStation Plus Is Removing 10 Games Soon, So Finish Them While You Can]]></title><description><![CDATA[Last week saw several new games announced for the PlayStation Plus Game Catalog for Extra- and Premium-tier subscribers, and as you'd expect, a few games are also on their way out. In total, 10 more games are leaving soon, although Sony hasn't listed an exact departure date yet. For reference, nine games are leaving the Game Catalog today, so you'll likely have a few weeks left to play the ones listed below.As for what's only going to be around for a little while longer? Say goodbye to a fun Per]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/playstation-plus-is-removing-10-games-soon-so-finish-them-while-you-can/</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 20:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/playstation-plus-is-removing-10-games-soon-so-finish-them-while-you-can/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Deus Ex And Immersive Sim Founding Father, Warren Spector, Retires From Game Development]]></title><description><![CDATA[One of the gaming industry's most notable icons, Warren Spector, has decided to retire and will no longer be actively involved in game development.Spector is credited as one of the founders of the immersive sim genre, with Deus Ex and Thief acting as his most recognisable projects while at Ion Storm. Spector went on to develop Epic Mickey and its sequel, eventually landing at Otherside Entertainment to develop a spiritual successor to Ultima Underworld, which he helped produce while at Looking G]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/deus-ex-and-immersive-sim-founding-father-warren-spector-retires-from-game-development/</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 20:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/deus-ex-and-immersive-sim-founding-father-warren-spector-retires-from-game-development/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NBA 2K27 Just Rewrote The Sports Game Story Mode]]></title><description><![CDATA[The launch of NBA 2K27 is quickly approaching, and 2K Sports has provided a deep dive into all of the new features and additions coming in this year's game. From gameplay-specific innovations to changes to some of NBA 2K's most iconic game modes, all areas of the game have been revamped for 2K27.<br />
The headlining features may be what's going on in MyCareer mode, but we're covering the full spectrum of new toys coming to the series in 2K27.<br />
Below, you can find all the new content and changes that 2]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/nba-2k27-just-rewrote-the-sports-game-story-mode/</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 20:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/nba-2k27-just-rewrote-the-sports-game-story-mode/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Control Resonant Still Comes Out Next Month, Unless You Want It On Disc]]></title><description><![CDATA[Remedy Entertainment has announced that Control Resonant "has gone gold." In other words, main development is complete, and the action-RPG is ready to arrive on September 24--but there's an unfortunate catch here. The physical edition of the title has actually been delayed almost a month to October 15. That means people who want the game on disc are going to have to wait a few weeks to play as Dylan Faden in the sequel.The staggered release between digital and physical for Control Resonant was r]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/control-resonant-still-comes-out-next-month-unless-you-want-it-on-disc/</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 19:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/control-resonant-still-comes-out-next-month-unless-you-want-it-on-disc/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Battlefield 6 Free Trial Overlaps With Call Of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 Beta This Weekend]]></title><description><![CDATA[Battlefield and Call of Duty are overlapping this weekend, as the latest entries in both franchises have exciting opportunities on tap for fans.Battlefield 6 is free now through August 25 to celebrate the launch of the game's big new update, including the return of the fan-favorite Wake Island map and the debut of the Top Gun crossover. This also includes a brand-new mode, Carrier Strike. Additionally, the free week includes the Tsuru Reef, Cairo Bazaar, and Hagental Base maps, along with Wake I]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/battlefield-6-free-trial-overlaps-with-call-of-duty-modern-warfare-4-beta-this-weekend/</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 17:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/battlefield-6-free-trial-overlaps-with-call-of-duty-modern-warfare-4-beta-this-weekend/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sony’s Oasis-Loving CEO Thinks We’re Going To Crave Human-Made Art In The Age Of AI]]></title><description><![CDATA[The use of AI in creative fields has been a thorny issue, and analysts predict that the growing presence of AI-generated content will drive people to seek more authentic, human-made content. Sony CEO and Oasis superfan Hiroki Totoki is one such person, as he believes that while AI can help "enhance" creativity, the human factor is what makes people gravitate toward film, music, and video games."AI cannot replace it. AI can enhance human creativity," Totoki said to the Wall Street Journal. "It is]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/sonys-oasis-loving-ceo-thinks-were-going-to-crave-human-made-art-in-the-age-of-ai/</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 17:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/sonys-oasis-loving-ceo-thinks-were-going-to-crave-human-made-art-in-the-age-of-ai/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Xbox Game Pass Reveals Its Next Wave Of August 2026 Games]]></title><description><![CDATA[The second wave of games for Xbox Game Pass in August has been revealed, and this month, you can check out a few day-one releases amongst the releases. Several of these games will also be available through Game Pass Premium, as the library of that tier continues to expand.Xbox Game Pass August wave&nbsp;2 gamesAugust 18Egging On (Cloud, Xbox Series X|S, Handheld, and PC), now with Game Pass Premium; joining Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game PassAugust 19Vapor World: Over the Mind (Cloud, Console, a]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/xbox-game-pass-reveals-its-next-wave-of-august-2026-games/</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 15:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/xbox-game-pass-reveals-its-next-wave-of-august-2026-games/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Former PlayStation Boss Weighs In On Sony Killing Off Physical Game Discs]]></title><description><![CDATA[Former PlayStation executive Shuhei Yoshida has commented on Sony's recent announcement that it will end support for physical game discs in 2028. Speaking to Gamerbraves, Yoshida said he "didn't know they were planning that." He said he feels for people who want game discs, but he believes it&rsquo;s not &ldquo;such a big issue&rdquo; for many people because they already need to download patches, DLC, and updates."Even with physical disc games, in most cases, developers are constantly updating a]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/former-playstation-boss-weighs-in-on-sony-killing-off-physical-game-discs/</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 15:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/former-playstation-boss-weighs-in-on-sony-killing-off-physical-game-discs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[PS6 Is Still A Mystery To Sony, Including When It’s Coming Out]]></title><description><![CDATA[The PlayStation 5 console will celebrate&nbsp;the sixth&nbsp;anniversary of its launch&nbsp;in November, but what does the future hold in store for&nbsp;Sony's gaming ambitions? Current expectations are for a PlayStation 6 to eventually hit the market, but when it'll arrive is another question entirely. Analysts&nbsp;can only guess as much, but don't expect Sony's top brass to have answers either.Speaking to the Wall Street Journal, Sony CEO Hiroki Totoki confirmed this, saying that the company]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/ps6-is-still-a-mystery-to-sony-including-when-its-coming-out/</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 14:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/ps6-is-still-a-mystery-to-sony-including-when-its-coming-out/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Baptiste’s New Trailer Proves You Should Never, Ever Trust A Creepy Doll]]></title><description><![CDATA[Horror movies have long warned us of the perils of puppets, and that's a vibe you'll explore firsthand in upcoming horror game Baptiste. A vessel for evil--according to the totally scientific research of Annabelle and all those Chucky movies--there's nothing worse than a puppet that has had its switch set to evil. You can discover that terror for yourself in this exclusive new trailer for Baptiste ahead of its eventual release on PC and console.Taking place after a family tragedy, the game is se]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/baptistes-new-trailer-proves-you-should-never-ever-trust-a-creepy-doll/</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 14:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/baptistes-new-trailer-proves-you-should-never-ever-trust-a-creepy-doll/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Xbox Game Pass Is Losing The Witcher 3 And Several More Games In August]]></title><description><![CDATA[Another batch of Xbox Game Pass titles are on their way out at the end of the month, and it looks like the service will be losing some cool, cute, and critically acclaimed games.Listed on the "Leaving Soon" tab on the Xbox mobile app, the list includes the following five games exiting the subscription service on August 31: Another Crab's Treasure, I Am Your Beast, Neon Abyss, One Lonely Outpost, and The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt Complete Edition. As usual, you can save 20% on these games if you decid]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/xbox-game-pass-is-losing-the-witcher-3-and-several-more-games-in-august/</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 13:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/xbox-game-pass-is-losing-the-witcher-3-and-several-more-games-in-august/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[An Exclusive Castlevania Game Is Shutting Down]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Apple Arcade-exclusive Castlevania: Grimoire of Souls won't be playable for much longer, developer Konami has announced.In a post on social media and the game's official website, Konami confirmed Castlevania: Grimoire of Souls will be removed from Apple's gaming subscription service on August 20. Despite Konami stating the game has "continued to be supported by many players," it will also shut down permanently and no longer be playable on September 3.&nbsp;"We would like to express our grati]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/an-exclusive-castlevania-game-is-shutting-down/</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2026 22:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/an-exclusive-castlevania-game-is-shutting-down/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Call Of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 Beta Trailer Shows Off Franchise’s Most Ambitious Map Yet]]></title><description><![CDATA[Activision has released a teaser trailer for the upcoming Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 first beta weekend, and it looks pretty great. The trailer shows off some of the content in the beta, and that includes, for the first time in the franchise's history, a slice of the game's single-player campaign.The first beta runs April 21-25, and it's available for those who preorder the game on PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC. The beta allows players to try the campaign mission, Entrenched, along with the m]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/call-of-duty-modern-warfare-4-beta-trailer-shows-off-franchises-most-ambitious-map-yet/</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2026 21:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/call-of-duty-modern-warfare-4-beta-trailer-shows-off-franchises-most-ambitious-map-yet/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kingdom Hearts 4 Lets You Play As The Final Fantasy Universe’s Most Powerful Black Mage]]></title><description><![CDATA[For good reason, developers often don't let playable characters in video games get too overpowered, lest they make a game too easy to plow through. But Kingdom Hearts 4 seems to be straying from that principle, as Donald Duck was revealed to be a fully playable character in last weekend's extended D23 trailer.In a segment of Kingdom Hearts 4 taking place in the Underworld from Hercules, players will take control of Sora's perennial sidekicks, Donald and Goofy, in platforming and battle sequences]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/kingdom-hearts-4-lets-you-play-as-the-final-fantasy-universes-most-powerful-black-mage/</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2026 21:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/kingdom-hearts-4-lets-you-play-as-the-final-fantasy-universes-most-powerful-black-mage/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Someone Finally Made Another Game For People Who Miss Peggle]]></title><description><![CDATA[We're closing in on the 20th anniversary of Peggle, and since then, nothing has come quite as close to matching the pure, joyous&nbsp;sensory overload of Popcap's little peg-clearing masterpiece. Can Hyperdrop fill that gap for juggling skill and luck to clear stages? Maybe!Coming soon to PC, Hyperdrop is the debut game from developer Dark Dark Goose and publisher Devolver Digital is billed as a pachinko roguelite. The setup is deviously simple, as you're tasked with turning&nbsp;an empty pegboa]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/someone-finally-made-another-game-for-people-who-miss-peggle/</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2026 19:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/someone-finally-made-another-game-for-people-who-miss-peggle/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mistfall Hunter Players Are Begging For This One Addition, And The Devs Just Won’t Do It]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mistfall Hunter has been out for almost three weeks now, with the extraction brawler launching on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S on July 29. Dating back to even its open beta, the community has been begging developer Bellring Games for one addition: a dedicated mode for teams of two.All over the game's official subreddit are posts from players asking that the developer include a duos mode.<br />
"I need duos," Redditor broman510 titled an August 11 post. "In this, duos vs trios seems so hard a]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/mistfall-hunter-players-are-begging-for-this-one-addition-and-the-devs-just-wont-do-it/</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2026 19:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/mistfall-hunter-players-are-begging-for-this-one-addition-and-the-devs-just-wont-do-it/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[GTA 6 Does Look A Bit Different In New PS5 Promo]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sony is flexing its video game muscle with a new "It Happens On PS5" ad campaign, and the one-minute video features arguably the most anticipated title ever: Grand Theft Auto VI. Now, to be clear, there are only snippets of old footage for the open-world experience. But you should know by now that won't stop the internet from poring over every single little detail.For example, the X account DriftRespawn notes that letterboxing has been removed in the new PS5 promo from a clip where Jason Duval i]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/gta-6-does-look-a-bit-different-in-new-ps5-promo/</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2026 18:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/gta-6-does-look-a-bit-different-in-new-ps5-promo/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[A Call Of Duty Studio Could Work On Halo, Report Says]]></title><description><![CDATA[After Microsoft acquired Activision Blizzard, one of the first things people theorized was that the company would have one of Activision's numerous Call of Duty studios work on Halo. That already happened, according to a new report, and though it hasn't led to anything yet, that could change down the road.According to Rebs Gaming, who has accurately reported on unannounced Halo news before, Microsoft enlisted Sledgehammer Games to help develop a Halo multiplayer game.<br />
Halo InfiniteSledgehammer r]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/a-call-of-duty-studio-could-work-on-halo-report-says/</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2026 17:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/a-call-of-duty-studio-could-work-on-halo-report-says/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[PS5 Game Dev Says Sony Is Removing Its Catalog And Won’t Say Why]]></title><description><![CDATA[It appears Sony is preparing to remove an entire studio's library from the PlayStation Store after August 23, according to Ukrainian developer Ternox Games.The developer behind Stonks-9800, a stock market sim with an '80s vibe, took to X on August 16 to reveal the news. Ternox Games stated that, without any reason, their contract with Sony was "unilaterally terminated" and all of their games will be pulled soon. And now, Stonks-9800--which has been in Steam Early Access since July 2023 and has a]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/ps5-game-dev-says-sony-is-removing-its-catalog-and-wont-say-why/</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2026 17:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/ps5-game-dev-says-sony-is-removing-its-catalog-and-wont-say-why/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[This Switch Game That Reached 1 Million Players Is Closing Official Servers Soon]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Switch version of the dinosaur-survival game Ark: Survival Evolved is ramping down its online support. Developer Studio Wildcard announced "with wistful hearts" that official servers for the Ark: Survival Evolved and its Ultimate Survivor Edition will shut down on August 31.<br />
The game reached "over a million players" on Switch since the game launched in 2018. The Ultimate Survivor Edition is a remaster made by Grove Street Games."We want to thank everyone who has been a part of this journey,"]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/this-switch-game-that-reached-1-million-players-is-closing-official-servers-soon/</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2026 17:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/this-switch-game-that-reached-1-million-players-is-closing-official-servers-soon/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Canceled Star Wars RPG Magellan Looked Like A Star Wars Take On Borderlands]]></title><description><![CDATA[There's no shortage of Star Wars games in development right now, but one game set in a galaxy far (far!) away that you won't be playing is an AAA action-RPG set in that sci-fi series. Developed under the codename Magellan--it's worth noting that Zynga has never officially confirmed this project--the project would have allowed players to pick up a lightsaber and play as a Jedi, or, if they wanted to be cool, a Mandalorian.According to official&nbsp;development materials seen and uploaded by MP1st]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/canceled-star-wars-rpg-magellan-looked-like-a-star-wars-take-on-borderlands/</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2026 16:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/canceled-star-wars-rpg-magellan-looked-like-a-star-wars-take-on-borderlands/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kingdom Hearts 4 Delay, You Say? No Way, Series Co-Creator States]]></title><description><![CDATA[Over the weekend, Disney's D23 expo not only revealed that Kingdom Hearts 4 will feature Pixar's Coco, but also that the action-RPG is set to arrive in late 2027. Now, it's been a long time since we've seen a new mainline installment in the Square Enix series--already over seven years at this point. So people are expressing skepticism about the release window, but franchise co-creator Tetsuya Nomura is promising Kingdom Hearts 4 will come out next year.VGC reports that Nomura, who's co-directing]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/kingdom-hearts-4-delay-you-say-no-way-series-co-creator-states/</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2026 15:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/kingdom-hearts-4-delay-you-say-no-way-series-co-creator-states/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Disney Is Bringing Fortnite Into Its Real-World Star Wars Rides]]></title><description><![CDATA[Disney invested more than $1.5 billion into Epic Games to help create synergies between Fortnite and the company's lucrative theme park business, and now how that integration works is coming to light.As revealed at Disney's D23 event this weekend, Fortnite is integrating with the Smuggler's Run ride at Disneyland and Walt Disney World. For anyone just catching up, Smugglers Run is an interactive motion simulator attraction that has six people piling into the Millennium Falcon as they work togeth]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/disney-is-bringing-fortnite-into-its-real-world-star-wars-rides/</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2026 15:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/disney-is-bringing-fortnite-into-its-real-world-star-wars-rides/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Marvel’s Wolverine Is Another Victim Of The Internet’s Endless Gaming Negativity]]></title><description><![CDATA[Marvel's Wolverine looks like it could be a major highlight of a stacked September, but if you look online, many people are already calling the game dead on arrival for a number of reasons. One of the primary complaints stems from Marvel's Wolverine being a linear single-player action game instead of an open-world one like Marvel's Spider-Man 2--which ironically, was chided for being just that prior to release by people online who claimed to have open-world fatigue.That's hardly surprising, give]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/marvels-wolverine-is-another-victim-of-the-internets-endless-gaming-negativity/</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2026 15:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/marvels-wolverine-is-another-victim-of-the-internets-endless-gaming-negativity/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Simpsons: Hit &amp; Run Revival? Series Creator Offers Biggest Hint Yet]]></title><description><![CDATA[2003's The Simpsons: Hit &amp; Run is a cult-classic, GTA-inspired open-world game. Fans have been clamoring for a remake, remaster, sequel, or some kind of revival for years. It may finally actually be happening, as series creator Matt Groening offered a tantalizing tease at Disney's D23 event this weekend.A fan in the audience said since Disney is producing a The Simpsons Movie sequel, might that also mean Hit &amp; Run will get a follow-up? Groening, admitting he might be "speaking out of tur]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/the-simpsons-hit-amp-run-revival-series-creator-offers-biggest-hint-yet/</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2026 14:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/the-simpsons-hit-amp-run-revival-series-creator-offers-biggest-hint-yet/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rideshare Stimulator Outlines AI Usage After Contentious Exchange With Ex-Writer]]></title><description><![CDATA[After Saber Interactive unveiled its upcoming title Rideshare Stimulater, former lead writer Stella Sacco came forward and said that she had been replaced by ChatGPT during development. Saber CEO Matthew Karch denied Sacco's allegation that she had been replaced by AI, but the company has now shared previously undisclosed details about Rideshare Stimulator's AI usage.Rideshare Stimulator casts players as a driver who can pick up a seemingly infinite number of passengers and interact with them wh]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/rideshare-stimulator-outlines-ai-usage-after-contentious-exchange-with-ex-writer/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2026 21:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/rideshare-stimulator-outlines-ai-usage-after-contentious-exchange-with-ex-writer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Halo: Campaign Evolved Will Look Way Better Soon]]></title><description><![CDATA[Halo: Campaign Evolved is set to receive its first major patch next week, one that will give players more control over the game's visuals as well as make improvements to Jackals and Sgt. Johnson.As outlined by the Halo Support X account, a patch coming sometime next week will fix a few pain points for players of Halo Studios' remake. The update should make graphics purists happy, as it will add the ability to disable the game's very noticeable film grain and chromatic aberration. The patch will]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/halo-campaign-evolved-will-look-way-better-soon/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2026 19:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/halo-campaign-evolved-will-look-way-better-soon/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Watch God Of War Laufey Star Smash The Last Of Us Golf Club Prop On Her First Day]]></title><description><![CDATA[Deborah Ann Woll plays Faye in the upcoming PS5 game God of War Laufey, and she had quite a memorable first day on set. At San Diego Comic-Con recently, she shared a story about how, on her very first day, she broke a famous prop from The Last of Us due to her strength and tenacity--only she didn't know the significance at the time. And now, footage of the event has arrived."Unbeknownst to me, this was a very famous prop that they had used on The Last of Us," she said, going on to joke that it w]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/watch-god-of-war-laufey-star-smash-the-last-of-us-golf-club-prop-on-her-first-day/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2026 17:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/watch-god-of-war-laufey-star-smash-the-last-of-us-golf-club-prop-on-her-first-day/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Roblox Is Now The Target Of A Congressional Investigation: “Children Are Hurting”]]></title><description><![CDATA[US Senators Josh Hawley and Dick Durbin have announced that Roblox will be the subject of a congressional investigation amid claims that the gaming platform is a threat to child safety.<br />
"You trumpet Roblox as a safe digital playground for children as young as five," the pair wrote in an open letter. "But the public record raises serious questions about this promise of safety. Over the past decade, police have arrested numerous individuals for committing serious acts of violence and harm against]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/roblox-is-now-the-target-of-a-congressional-investigation-children-are-hurting/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2026 16:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/roblox-is-now-the-target-of-a-congressional-investigation-children-are-hurting/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Call Of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 Beta Will Do Something No Previous CoD Beta Has]]></title><description><![CDATA[Activision has announced that the upcoming Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 beta will have more than just multiplayer content. The MW4 beta will also include access to the campaign mission, Entrenched, along with the upcoming Warzone mode, Resurgence Zodiac.<br />
Activision will show off some of this content during the Call of Duty: Next event on August 21. As announced previously, the beta begins with an early access period August 21-25 for people who preorder, before opening up to everyone to try Aug]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/call-of-duty-modern-warfare-4-beta-will-do-something-no-previous-cod-beta-has/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2026 16:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/call-of-duty-modern-warfare-4-beta-will-do-something-no-previous-cod-beta-has/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Disney Has 9 Gaming Franchises That Have Generated $1 Billion+ At Retail, Including Kingdom Hearts]]></title><description><![CDATA[Disney has outlined just how powerful and important video games are to the company's future. In a blog post ahead of D23--where Kingdom Hearts news is expected--the company's gaming boss, Sean Shoptaw, revealed that games are now a "fundamental part of the broader entertainment landscape."He said Disney has reaped the rewards, with nine of its gaming franchises grossing more than $1 billion at retail so far. "So, it&rsquo;s about telling truly original stories that really are unique to this medi]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/disney-has-9-gaming-franchises-that-have-generated-1-billion-at-retail-including-kingdom-hearts/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2026 16:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/disney-has-9-gaming-franchises-that-have-generated-1-billion-at-retail-including-kingdom-hearts/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[High On Life Is Coming To VR, And Yes, You Can Stroke Your Weird Guns]]></title><description><![CDATA[High on Life is coming to a new platform, as the irreverent first-person shooter with talking alien guns is getting a VR port. Announced during the VR Games Showcase, this new version of High on Life will launch for Meta Quest, PlayStation VR2, and SteamVR headsets in 2027.Originally developed by Squanch Games, the VR port of High on Life is being handled by Flat2VR Studios. The developer says that it is essentially rebuilding the game so that it can take advantage of VR tech, allowing players t]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/high-on-life-is-coming-to-vr-and-yes-you-can-stroke-your-weird-guns/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2026 15:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/high-on-life-is-coming-to-vr-and-yes-you-can-stroke-your-weird-guns/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[2011 Lord Of The Rings Game Didn’t Get A “Fair Shake” Launching Near Skyrim, Former WB Boss Says]]></title><description><![CDATA[Christian Allen, who was on the leadership team at Warner Bros. Games when 2011's The Lord of the Rings: War in the North came out, has commented on the recent re-release, saying he's happy the game is coming back because it didn't get a "fair shake" upon its original release. Why's that? He said he "argued vociferously" not to release it at the same time as Bethesda's iconic RPG The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim.<br />
"15 years ago I argued vociferously not to release this up against Skyrim, as it wouldn']]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/2011-lord-of-the-rings-game-didnt-get-a-fair-shake-launching-near-skyrim-former-wb-boss-says/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2026 15:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/2011-lord-of-the-rings-game-didnt-get-a-fair-shake-launching-near-skyrim-former-wb-boss-says/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[2K Games Is Making A New Sports Franchise, And All Signs Point To Soccer]]></title><description><![CDATA[2K Games has announced the formation of Small Axe Studios, a new developer that it says will be focused on building a new "blockbuster" sports franchise. While the publisher--which is owned by Take-Two Interactive--has commented which sport will be joining its other franchises, it looks like 2K might be taking on EA's annual soccer series, EA Sports FC.Currently, Small Axe Studios includes several former EA developers,&nbsp;with Aaron McHardy as studio head. McHardy had previously been in charge]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/2k-games-is-making-a-new-sports-franchise-and-all-signs-point-to-soccer/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2026 14:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/2k-games-is-making-a-new-sports-franchise-and-all-signs-point-to-soccer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Netflix Closes Two More Studios]]></title><description><![CDATA[Earlier this summer, Netflix-owned developer Night School released Unhinged, a horror game that was playable on televisions/screens through the streaming app. Unhinged was met with acclaim by players, and Netflix co-CEO Greg Peters recently called Unhinged one of "our two most successful cloud game debuts" during an investor call. Regardless, Night School has been shuttered by Netflix's latest round of cuts.As reported by Game File, Night School and Moonloot are the latest gaming developers to b]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/netflix-closes-two-more-studios/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2026 02:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/netflix-closes-two-more-studios/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Matthew McConaughey Discusses Passing On Playing Joel In The Last Of Us Show]]></title><description><![CDATA[Pedro Pascal plays Joel in HBO's popular The Last of Us, based on the Naughty Dog game, and he has been praised for his performance. However, he wasn't the only actor in the mix for the role.Oscar-winner Matthew McConaughey revealed more details on the Happy Sad Confused podcast about why he didn't star on the show. The Last of Us "was really good but it wasn't for me at the time," the actor said.He added that signing on to The Last of Us would have also meant committing himself to the project f]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/matthew-mcconaughey-discusses-passing-on-playing-joel-in-the-last-of-us-show/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2026 21:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/matthew-mcconaughey-discusses-passing-on-playing-joel-in-the-last-of-us-show/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Former Uncharted Dev On Possible New Remake Or Remaster: “What’s The Point?”]]></title><description><![CDATA[Remakes and remasters are popular, but Benson Russell, a designer on Uncharted: Drake's Fortune at Naughty Dog, has said he's not interested in a new one for the 2007 game.Speaking to FRVR, Russell said he's not against the idea of remakes and remasters generally, but he said Uncharted is "still in the zeitgeist" and available on modern platforms. "What's the point of remastering [or remaking] it?" he said.Instead of a remake or a remaster, Russell said a better idea might be to do what fans hav]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/former-uncharted-dev-on-possible-new-remake-or-remaster-whats-the-point/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2026 21:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/former-uncharted-dev-on-possible-new-remake-or-remaster-whats-the-point/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Shooter Climbing Steam Charts Lists 10 Reasons Not To Buy It]]></title><description><![CDATA[Wardogs, an upcoming large-scale, hardcore FPS inspired by games like Arma, is taking a unique approach with its marketing by listing 10 reasons why prospective players shouldn't buy it.In an official video, developer Bulkhead revealed September 10 as Wardogs' Steam early access release date, but also laid the rest of its cards on the table. Point by point, it outlined all the main reasons why potential players might not want to take a chance on the shooter, ranging from its lack of content, hig]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/shooter-climbing-steam-charts-lists-10-reasons-not-to-buy-it/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2026 20:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/shooter-climbing-steam-charts-lists-10-reasons-not-to-buy-it/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Marvel Tokon Nears 500K Sales In Its First Week Despite Fighting Games’ Niche Appeal]]></title><description><![CDATA[A week has passed since Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls launched for PC and PS5, and the new fighting game is off to a solid start. According to new estimates by Alinea Analytics, the game has reportedly sold 485,000 units as of August 12, with PS5 being the dominant platform.As outlined by Alinea Analytics&rsquo; head of market analysis, Rhys Elliott, the PS5 accounted for 74% of sales, and Steam 26%. That's not too surprising, as the game experienced technical issues on PC. Developer Arc System W]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/marvel-tokon-nears-500k-sales-in-its-first-week-despite-fighting-games-niche-appeal/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2026 19:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/marvel-tokon-nears-500k-sales-in-its-first-week-despite-fighting-games-niche-appeal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ignore Your Growing Backlog–It’s Time To Play South Of Midnight On Steam]]></title><description><![CDATA[Look, it's no surprise to anyone for me to admit that I like South of Midnight. I've written about it being a love letter to the American Deep South, noted how it was one of the best Xbox games of 2025, and talked about how much the game's story, characters, and setting have meant to me on video podcasts for both GameSpot and IGN. I want everyone to play this game, and there's never been a better time to do so on Steam.As noticed by Respec, Xbox is no longer listed as the publisher for South of]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/ignore-your-growing-backlogits-time-to-play-south-of-midnight-on-steam/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2026 19:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/ignore-your-growing-backlogits-time-to-play-south-of-midnight-on-steam/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Marvel’s Wolverine Has You Hunting For Resources, Drinking Whiskey, And Beating Up Nightmares]]></title><description><![CDATA[Unlike its work on&nbsp;the Spider-Man games, Insomniac won't be throwing players into an open-world environment with Marvel's Wolverine. It's an old-school single-player game that focuses on pushing the story from Point A to Point B, but that doesn't mean that you can't take a detour or two. This will allow players to spend some extra time with Logan, as Insomniac says that players can hunt down resources for new suits and take part in combat trials that'll test their skills."It is a story-driv]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/marvels-wolverine-has-you-hunting-for-resources-drinking-whiskey-and-beating-up-nightmares/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2026 18:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/marvels-wolverine-has-you-hunting-for-resources-drinking-whiskey-and-beating-up-nightmares/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[GTA 6 Preorders Alone Could Pay For Production Budget – Expert]]></title><description><![CDATA[GTA 6 preorders began in late June, and, as expected, there was enormous demand for the game. Take-Two said GTA 6 had unprecedented preorder numbers, but the company is not disclosing a specific figure to avoid misleading investors. Sensor Tower, a research and analytics company for gaming, is, however, estimating where they may land.Karl Kontus, the SVP and GM of video game insights at Sensor Tower, told GI.biz that preorders for GTA 6 could be in the area of 25 million when the game releases,]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/gta-6-preorders-alone-could-pay-for-production-budget-expert/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2026 17:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/gta-6-preorders-alone-could-pay-for-production-budget-expert/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Krispy Kreme Pokemon Doughnuts Announced, And You’re Gonna Wanna Eat ‘Em All]]></title><description><![CDATA[Starting next week, it's going to be totally acceptable to eat Pokemon. That's because Krispy Kreme on August 18 will launch a limited-time Pokemon Doughnut Collection, featuring tasty-looking pastries based on five beloved pocket monsters.&nbsp;You can take a bite of a Pikachu doughnut, filled with lemon creme and topped with "electrifying drizzle" as well as a Pikachu piece. Meanwhile, there's a Charmander doughnut containing a chocolate and toasted marshmallow filling. Other options include o]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/new-krispy-kreme-pokemon-doughnuts-announced-and-youre-gonna-wanna-eat-em-all/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2026 17:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/new-krispy-kreme-pokemon-doughnuts-announced-and-youre-gonna-wanna-eat-em-all/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jurassic Park Meets Alien In This Childhood Dream Turned Horror Game]]></title><description><![CDATA[Revealed during PlayStation's State of Play earlier this year, The Lost Wild is a first-person horror game that combines the awe of walking amongst dinosaurs, such as in Jurassic Park, with the terror of being hunted by a creature you can't defeat, &agrave; la Alien: Isolation. For Great Ape Games CEO Nick Gregory, it's a lot more than that; it's the culmination of an idea he's had in his mind since childhood.&nbsp;GameSpot recently caught up with Gregory via email to discuss the more than 20-ye]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/jurassic-park-meets-alien-in-this-childhood-dream-turned-horror-game/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2026 17:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/jurassic-park-meets-alien-in-this-childhood-dream-turned-horror-game/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nintendo Is Pulling The Plug On One Of The Best Ways To Get Rare Pokemon]]></title><description><![CDATA[One of the best systems for getting your hands on rare Pokemon is set to close down in a few months, as Pokemon Bank will stop working next year. According to Serebii, the shutdown date has been penciled in for February 27, 2027.This will effectively end the 3DS era of Pokemon, although the writing has been on the wall for a long time. Following the closure of the 3DS eShop in March 2023, 3DS owners were no longer able to download the app. Nintendo had already launched a replacement program for]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/nintendo-is-pulling-the-plug-on-one-of-the-best-ways-to-get-rare-pokemon/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2026 16:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/nintendo-is-pulling-the-plug-on-one-of-the-best-ways-to-get-rare-pokemon/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Elder Scrolls Fans Think They’ve Worked Out The Subtitle For Elder Scrolls 6]]></title><description><![CDATA[Recently, Xbox CEO Asha Sharma saw a demo of The Elder Scrolls 6 and cryptically suggested the game's full name will have an eight-character subtitle.<br />
That remains to be seen, but Elder Scrolls fans took the morsel of news and ran with it, offering many theories as to what the game could be called. One possibility is a reference found in Bethesda's last big game, Starfield.Fans have suggested subtitles like Dominion, Starfall, Orsinium, Covenant, and, most intriguingly, Sentinel. That&rsquo;s th]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/elder-scrolls-fans-think-theyve-worked-out-the-subtitle-for-elder-scrolls-6/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2026 16:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/elder-scrolls-fans-think-theyve-worked-out-the-subtitle-for-elder-scrolls-6/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Resynced Players Are Absolutely Destroying Edward Kenway’s Back]]></title><description><![CDATA[Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced has been a welcome hit for Ubisoft, and several weeks after the game launched for PC and console, new stats about it have been revealed. Mind you, these stats lean toward more esoteric data points, so if you've been curious about which Caribbean couture has been the most popular or just how shattered Edward Kenway's back must be after doing a dangerous amount of crouching, then these infographics are for you.Kicking things off with a look at Kenway's threads.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/assassins-creed-black-flag-resynced-players-are-absolutely-destroying-edward-kenways-back/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2026 15:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/assassins-creed-black-flag-resynced-players-are-absolutely-destroying-edward-kenways-back/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Twitch Is Now Using Channels To Train Generative AI, And The Company Knows It’s Unpopular]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Amazon-owned streaming site Twitch is now using channels to train generative AI systems, and the company's top product boss knows it's a controversial piece of news that most people won't like.By default, Twitch channels are now used to train generative AI models across Amazon, and users need to opt-out. Opting-out isn't enough, though, as any chats on a channel that hasn't opted out will still be used for training.During a livestream, Twitch chief product officer Mike Minton said that if th]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/twitch-is-now-using-channels-to-train-generative-ai-and-the-company-knows-its-unpopular/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2026 15:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/twitch-is-now-using-channels-to-train-generative-ai-and-the-company-knows-its-unpopular/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Rumored New James Bond Could Be An Actor From Battlefield 1]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rumors continue to swirl about who may play the British super-spy James Bond in the next movie. The latest name in the mix is Jack Lowden, the 36-year-old known in the video game world for playing T.E. Lawrence AKA Lawrence of Arabia in Battlefield 1.TV presenter Richard Osman said on his podcast, The Rest Is Entertainment, that he heard from "someone" that Lowden is being considered for the role. He said his source told him "for definite" that Lowden is in the mix, though nothing is confirmed a]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/the-rumored-new-james-bond-could-be-an-actor-from-battlefield-1/</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Aug 2026 21:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/the-rumored-new-james-bond-could-be-an-actor-from-battlefield-1/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Bully-Like Agefield High Isn’t Having The Best First Day Of School]]></title><description><![CDATA[After a story trailer got Bully fans excited for the spiritual successor Agefield High: Rock The School last year, the game has officially released on PC. Unfortunately, first impressions from players aren't so kind, so you may want to temper your expectations that it could match the high bar Rockstar set so long ago.<br />
Set in the early 2000s and inspired by the humor of movies like American Pie, Agefield High's developers warn on the Steam page that this humor isn't for everyone. However, the com]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/new-bully-like-agefield-high-isnt-having-the-best-first-day-of-school/</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Aug 2026 21:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/new-bully-like-agefield-high-isnt-having-the-best-first-day-of-school/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Helldivers 2 NPCs Will Hug You Back Now, Even When No One Else Will]]></title><description><![CDATA[Helldivers 2's massive 7.0 update, Devoid of Liberty, is live now, and it brings some huge changes to the game's loveable SEAF soldiers.These NPCs are basically the equivalent of UNSC marines in Halo--fun to have around, but not particularly good at their job. Previously in Helldivers 2, SEAF soldiers could be recruited to follow players around and occasionally shoot at enemies, but were mostly good at being accidentally (or maybe not?) blown to bits by friendly fire.In the Devoid of Liberty upd]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/helldivers-2-npcs-will-hug-you-back-now-even-when-no-one-else-will/</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Aug 2026 21:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/helldivers-2-npcs-will-hug-you-back-now-even-when-no-one-else-will/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Amazon Will Soon Be Out Of The MMO Business Entirely]]></title><description><![CDATA[Amazon Game Studios looks to be getting out of the MMO business entirely, handing Western operations of Throne and Liberty and Lost Ark back to their respective developers.&nbsp;In two blog posts, Amazon Game Studios outlined its plans to transition both games to their South Korean creators in the coming months. For Throne and Liberty, that transition will happen in Q4 2026 as NC (formerly NCSoft) takes over, while Lost Ark's transition will happen in early 2027 and see Smilegate fully take the]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/amazon-will-soon-be-out-of-the-mmo-business-entirely/</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Aug 2026 20:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/amazon-will-soon-be-out-of-the-mmo-business-entirely/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[God Of War’s Christopher Judge Is Tired Of Video Game TV Adaptations Ignoring Game Creators]]></title><description><![CDATA[The&nbsp;live-action adaptation of&nbsp;God of War is on the way, but the voice of the iconic god-killer Kratos, Christopher Judge,&nbsp;has a bone to pick with the people behind game adaptations. As the actor explained, he's annoyed that these projects fail to hire anyone from the source material to work on them, as they tend to ignore the talent behind the success of those games."My problem with all game adaptations is you have this pre-existing, successful property, and the first thing you do]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/god-of-wars-christopher-judge-is-tired-of-video-game-tv-adaptations-ignoring-game-creators/</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Aug 2026 19:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/god-of-wars-christopher-judge-is-tired-of-video-game-tv-adaptations-ignoring-game-creators/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[One Of This Year’s Biggest Games Is Coming To Switch 2 Next Year]]></title><description><![CDATA[Pearl Abyss has announced that Crimson Desert is planned to come out on Switch 2 in 2027. In fact, the developer behind the huge hit--which has sold over 4 million copies on PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X|S--has a rough release window sometime between January and June.&nbsp;The open-world action game heading to Switch 2 had previously been discussed by Pearl Abyss, but the company's latest earnings letter confirms Crimson Desert for the hybrid system. "In the case of Switch 2, the game has reached a]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/one-of-this-years-biggest-games-is-coming-to-switch-2-next-year/</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Aug 2026 18:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/one-of-this-years-biggest-games-is-coming-to-switch-2-next-year/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mysterious Witcher Game Project Sirius Undergoes More Changes – Report]]></title><description><![CDATA[Project Sirius, the upcoming The Witcher project rumored to be a multiplayer game, is undergoing its latest chapter of upheaval.<br />
According to Kotaku, nine people were laid off from Project Sirius developer The Molasses Flood, which is now part of CD Projekt Red. An additional nine people were shifted to other projects within the organization, the report said, adding that this was done as part of a "broader shift in development strategy."In 2023, CD Projekt Red confirmed that more than 25 people]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/mysterious-witcher-game-project-sirius-undergoes-more-changes-report/</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Aug 2026 18:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/mysterious-witcher-game-project-sirius-undergoes-more-changes-report/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ghost Of Yotei Expansion, Roguelike Survival Mode, And Complete Edition Announced]]></title><description><![CDATA[Developer Sucker Punch has made several announcements about Ghost of Yotei, including a new expansion, a new combat survival mode, and a complete edition.The new narrative expansion is called Echoes of Sekigahara, and it's split between the present day and flashbacks. Players will meet a new character, Nagato, who is "a figure from Atsu's past." The expansion also takes players to new places. In the present, they'll visit a valley once inhabited by The Snake and his followers, the Vipers. In the]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/ghost-of-yotei-expansion-roguelike-survival-mode-and-complete-edition-announced/</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Aug 2026 16:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/ghost-of-yotei-expansion-roguelike-survival-mode-and-complete-edition-announced/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Take-Two CEO Won’t Be In GTA 6 After His Surprise Appearance In WWE 2K26]]></title><description><![CDATA[Take-Two CEO Strauss Zelnick unexpectedly appeared in WWE 2K26 as a playable character, and now the executive has explained how that came to be while also confirming that you won't see him in GTA 6.Zelnick told IGN that his appearance in WWE 2K26 came about simply by asking the team to do it for him, and not because there was a big internal or external demand for him to be added to the game.<br />
"I asked, and then I went on the soundstage, and I did motion capture and we all had fun with it. But no,]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/take-two-ceo-wont-be-in-gta-6-after-his-surprise-appearance-in-wwe-2k26/</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Aug 2026 15:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/take-two-ceo-wont-be-in-gta-6-after-his-surprise-appearance-in-wwe-2k26/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Control Resonant Has No Parry Mechanic And I Don’t Know How To Feel About That]]></title><description><![CDATA[Nothing beats the satisfying feeling of successfully parrying an attack, but don't expect to rely on that counter in Control Resonant. In fact, the game features no parry gameplay mechanic at all, as developer Remedy Entertainment wants players to get into the thick of things and chase enemies down in the follow-up to Control.Speaking to IGN, game director Mikael Kasurinen confirmed that players won't be able to deflect any attacks in the upcoming action-RPG. Remedy did experiment with using tha]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/control-resonant-has-no-parry-mechanic-and-i-dont-know-how-to-feel-about-that/</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Aug 2026 15:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/control-resonant-has-no-parry-mechanic-and-i-dont-know-how-to-feel-about-that/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[More Lord Of The Rings Game Re-Releases Are Coming]]></title><description><![CDATA[Aspyr Media shadowdropped a new "Legacy Edition" of the 2011 The Lord of the Rings game, War in the North, earlier this week. It won't be the last The Lord of the Rings re-release from Aspyr, as the company has confirmed "even more classic releases" from The Lord of the Rings series are coming "in the future."That's all Aspyr had to say, so it's anyone's guess as to the other "classic" The Lord of the Rings games that could make a return.<br />
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War in the No]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/more-lord-of-the-rings-game-re-releases-are-coming/</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Aug 2026 15:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/more-lord-of-the-rings-game-re-releases-are-coming/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[PlayStation Plus Extra/Premium Games For August 2026 Includes Helldivers 2]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sony is set to reveal the&nbsp;next batch of&nbsp;games coming to the Game Catalog for PlayStation Plus Extra and Premium in August, but we already know of one of them: Helldivers 2.<br />
Developer Arrowhead announced that its hit action game about bringing Managed Democracy to other worlds will be available through the Game Catalog starting August 12. An influx of fresh recruits is perfect timing, as the Helldivers 2 community is being challenged to collectively eliminate 500 million enemies by Augu]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/playstation-plus-extrapremium-games-for-august-2026-includes-helldivers-2/</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Aug 2026 14:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/playstation-plus-extrapremium-games-for-august-2026-includes-helldivers-2/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phantom Blade Zero State Of Play Set For Next Week, And Yes, That’s Donnie Yen In The New Trailer]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sony has announced a new State of Play broadcast for next week, and this time, the spotlight is on Phantom Blade Zero. Kicking off on August 17 at 7 PM PT / 10 PM ET, Sony says that viewers can expect a deep dive into the game ahead of its release on October 29. To set the stage, a new preorder trailer for the game was shown off, revealing action movie legend Donnie Yen and the role he played behind the scenes of the game.While Yen provided the likeness and motion capture for the character M&oac]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/phantom-blade-zero-state-of-play-set-for-next-week-and-yes-thats-donnie-yen-in-the-new-trailer/</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Aug 2026 12:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/phantom-blade-zero-state-of-play-set-for-next-week-and-yes-thats-donnie-yen-in-the-new-trailer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Elder Scrolls 6 Might Have An 8-Letter Subtitle]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Elder Scrolls 6 is one of Microsoft's biggest upcoming games, but it remains largely a mystery, despite being announced more than eight years ago. Today, August 11, Xbox CEO Asha Sharma provided an update on it, saying she witnessed a "live playthrough" of the game. She also teased the game's subtitle, or at least that's what it seems like."The scale and grandeur are incredible. The story is even greater," she said.Those are buzzwords that do not mean much of anything. More intriguingly, Sha]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/the-elder-scrolls-6-might-have-an-8-letter-subtitle/</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Aug 2026 21:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/the-elder-scrolls-6-might-have-an-8-letter-subtitle/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[No Man’s Sky Could Have Made So Much Money From DLC And Microtransactions, Sean Murray Says]]></title><description><![CDATA[The head of No Man's Sky developer Hello Games, Sean Murray, has said it would be a bad idea for his mental health to think about how much money the studio could have made by charging for the game's various expansions or by selling microtransactions.<br />
"I'm sure somebody could take me aside, take me into a room and show me some PowerPoint and show me that we could have made more money if we had done in-app purchase or, you know, if we had done DLC or something like that," Murray told GamesRadar. "]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/no-mans-sky-could-have-made-so-much-money-from-dlc-and-microtransactions-sean-murray-says/</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Aug 2026 21:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/no-mans-sky-could-have-made-so-much-money-from-dlc-and-microtransactions-sean-murray-says/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Battlefield 6 Trailer Shows Off New Version Of Wake Island, And It Looks Incredible]]></title><description><![CDATA[EA and Battlefield Studios have released a new trailer for Battlefield 6 that shows off the upcoming fan-favorite map Wake Island, which arrives on August 18 alongside a Top Gun-themed crossover event.<br />
Wake Island, which first appeared in Battlefield 1942, is inspired by the real-life Wake Atoll in the Pacific ocean where a World War II battle took place, and it's among the most beloved Battlefield maps ever.<br />
The newest version of the map for Battlefield 6 looks pretty incredible, at least based]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/battlefield-6-trailer-shows-off-new-version-of-wake-island-and-it-looks-incredible/</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Aug 2026 20:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/battlefield-6-trailer-shows-off-new-version-of-wake-island-and-it-looks-incredible/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Halo: Campaign Evolved’s Biggest Competition Might Be Halo]]></title><description><![CDATA[Halo Campaign Evolved is a celebration of the franchise, but not many people are attending that party. New estimates peg sales at 1.2 million copies sold across PC, Xbox Series X|S, and PS5 so far, around $67 million in revenue, which isn't the best start for this remake of the original Halo campaign. Also available via Xbox Game Pass, the game is estimated to have 2.1 million players through the subscription service.According to Alinea Analytics' head of market analysis, Rhys Elliott, there are]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/halo-campaign-evolveds-biggest-competition-might-be-halo/</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Aug 2026 20:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/halo-campaign-evolveds-biggest-competition-might-be-halo/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[2011 The Lord Of The Rings Game Gets Surprise Re-Release Today]]></title><description><![CDATA[Out of nowhere, the Embracer-owned Aspyr Media announced and released a new edition of The Lord of the Rings: War in the North today across PlayStation, Xbox, Switch, and PC.<br />
The game was originally released in 2011 for PS3, Xbox 360, Switch 2, and PC, but now it's available on the latest generation of consoles for $20 (or $18 through August 25) as part of a "Legacy" edition. The new version features online or local split-screen co-op and "optimized" solo play, though further specifics about the]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/2011-the-lord-of-the-rings-game-gets-surprise-re-release-today/</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Aug 2026 19:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/2011-the-lord-of-the-rings-game-gets-surprise-re-release-today/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[First Switch 2 Special Edition Might Celebrate Zelda’s 40th Anniversary, If Leaks Are Hy-Real]]></title><description><![CDATA[Nintendo might be preparing for a 40th celebration of The Legend of Zelda series, with Switch 2 possibly getting its first special-edition system based on the beloved franchise. A new leak on social media shows a Triforce decked-out Switch 2 dock, with what appears to be black and green Joy-Con 2 controllers decorated with flourishes of gold.&nbsp;The Centro LEAKS account on X posted two purported pictures of the Zelda-themed Switch 2 and Switch 2 Pro Controllers. Nintendo hasn't released any of]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/first-switch-2-special-edition-might-celebrate-zeldas-40th-anniversary-if-leaks-are-hy-real/</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Aug 2026 18:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/first-switch-2-special-edition-might-celebrate-zeldas-40th-anniversary-if-leaks-are-hy-real/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Third Straight Year Of Layoffs Hits Until Dawn, Little Nightmares 3 Dev Supermassive]]></title><description><![CDATA[Supermassive Games has announced job cuts for "up to 75" people--marking the third straight year of significant layoffs at the studio. This latest round of reductions comes almost three months after the release of Directive 8020, the newest entry in The Dark Pictures horror anthology.In a statement on X, Supermassive noted the firings were "a necessary step to help ensure the sustainability of the company." That's not the first time the Until Dawn developer has cited "sustainability" after layof]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/third-straight-year-of-layoffs-hits-until-dawn-little-nightmares-3-dev-supermassive/</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Aug 2026 17:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/third-straight-year-of-layoffs-hits-until-dawn-little-nightmares-3-dev-supermassive/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[GTA 6 Owner Take-Two Is Not Interested In Selling To Netflix Or Anyone Right Now]]></title><description><![CDATA[Take-Two, which owns Rockstar and Grand Theft Auto, is not interested in selling. The company's top boss, Strauss Zelnick, appeared on CNBC recently where he was asked if Take-Two's partnership with Netflix for the next GTA 6 trailer might be the first step toward a buyout. It is not, he said, adding that Take-Two is not interested in selling to anyone at the moment.Zelnick pointed out that Take-Two has already "made a bunch of deals" with Netflix for distributing some of its games via Netflix G]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/gta-6-owner-take-two-is-not-interested-in-selling-to-netflix-or-anyone-right-now/</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Aug 2026 17:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/gta-6-owner-take-two-is-not-interested-in-selling-to-netflix-or-anyone-right-now/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Job Simulator Is Finally Giving Your VR Headset The Day Off]]></title><description><![CDATA[Job Simulator has long been one of the best reasons to own a VR headset, and it might be&nbsp;bringing the glory days of working behind a counter--or cubicle hell--to a flat screen near you. Homeworld: Vast Reaches developer FarBridge has announced Job Simulator: Human Relations, which will see up to four players work together to complete tasks during their virtual eight-hour shift, like competing for resources or surviving natural disasters to appease their robot overlords. While you won't be p]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/job-simulator-is-finally-giving-your-vr-headset-the-day-off/</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Aug 2026 17:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/job-simulator-is-finally-giving-your-vr-headset-the-day-off/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Marvel’s Wolverine Has Given Us Sony’s Best-Looking PS5 Ever]]></title><description><![CDATA[Marvel's Wolverine launches next month, and to celebrate, Sony has revealed a new&nbsp;limited-edition PS5 console and controller design inspired&nbsp;by the game. Dubbed the Marvel&rsquo;s Wolverine Battle Yellow Limited Edition Bundle and priced at $650, fans of the Marvel mutant can choose between a PS5 Digital Edition that comes with both a matching DualSense wireless controller and a download code for the game, or they can pick up the $75 console covers for their base model PS5 and the PS5]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/marvels-wolverine-has-given-us-sonys-best-looking-ps5-ever/</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Aug 2026 16:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/marvels-wolverine-has-given-us-sonys-best-looking-ps5-ever/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How Students Can Get GTA 6 For $64]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rockstar's GTA 6 is priced at $80 for the standard edition, but if you're a student who shops at Target and you meet certain eligibility requirements, you can potentially get the game for a nice discount.Target Circle Students members can save 20% on the game's code-in-the-box version, bringing it down to $64 before taxes. Buying the game now via preordering also gets you perks like the Vintage Vice City Pack and a free month of GTA+. The deal was spotted by Wario64.Target Circle is free. But to]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/how-students-can-get-gta-6-for-64/</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Aug 2026 15:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/how-students-can-get-gta-6-for-64/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[GTA 6 Could Have Had An Even Higher Price, As $100 Edition Proves Popular]]></title><description><![CDATA[Take-Two boss Strauss Zelnick has acknowledged that the company could have charged more for Grand Theft Auto 6, but it declined to do so to ensure pricing felt fair. He also shared new insight into how GTA 6 preorders are going so far, saying they're skewing toward the $100 edition early on.Speaking to CNBC, Zelnick said "most people" felt that Take-Two had a "great deal of pricing power" and could leverage the monumental demand for GTA 6 to charge a higher price to consumers. However, Zelnick s]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/gta-6-could-have-had-an-even-higher-price-as-100-edition-proves-popular/</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Aug 2026 14:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/gta-6-could-have-had-an-even-higher-price-as-100-edition-proves-popular/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Indie Games Are Breaking Out–But It’s Still Tough Out There]]></title><description><![CDATA[Developer House House and publisher Panic announced today that their co-op multiplayer puzzle/exploration/goof-around game Big Walk has achieved huge sales success in just under a week. In a post on Bluesky, Panic announced that Big Walk has already passed over one million units in sales.For small development teams and publishers, one million is a tremendous milestone--one that plenty of big commercial releases from major publishers often fail to reach. But we've seen a fair few massive indie hi]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/indie-games-are-breaking-outbut-its-still-tough-out-there/</link><pubDate>Mon, 10 Aug 2026 23:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/indie-games-are-breaking-outbut-its-still-tough-out-there/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Overwatch’s Battle Pass Overhaul Will Let You Swap Out Skins You Don’t Want]]></title><description><![CDATA[Overwatch is making big changes to its battle pass as part of Season 4, with a new multi-track system that even gives players an option to swap out and replace a skin they don't want.As explained in a new "Director's Take" blog post by Overwatch product director Chris McCabe, Blizzard said it recognizes that due to Overwatch's ever-expanding roster of 50+ heroes, not every battle pass will have rewards for the heroes a particular player is most excited about.The solution Blizzard is introducing]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/overwatchs-battle-pass-overhaul-will-let-you-swap-out-skins-you-dont-want/</link><pubDate>Mon, 10 Aug 2026 21:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/overwatchs-battle-pass-overhaul-will-let-you-swap-out-skins-you-dont-want/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Battlefield 6 Removed A Fan-Favorite Mode, As Devs Look For “Best” Way To Bring It Back]]></title><description><![CDATA[The removal of Rush from Battlefield 6 isn't going over well within the game's community, as developer Battlefield Studios confirms it's exploring ways to bring it back.Playlists for the mode, along with several others like King of the Hill and Team Deathmatch, were removed with no real warning or fanfare from Battlefield 6 following its minor patch 1.4.1.5 update on August 4. The modes were also removed from custom searches, relegating the modes to Battlefield 6's Portal custom games.According]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/battlefield-6-removed-a-fan-favorite-mode-as-devs-look-for-best-way-to-bring-it-back/</link><pubDate>Mon, 10 Aug 2026 21:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/battlefield-6-removed-a-fan-favorite-mode-as-devs-look-for-best-way-to-bring-it-back/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Blizzard Is Reportedly Xbox’s New Top Studio]]></title><description><![CDATA[Out of all of Xbox's studios (of which there are admittedly fewer now following mass layoffs and studio divestitures), Blizzard is reportedly the "top performing."That's according to a new report from Windows Central based on emails sent by Blizzard president Johanna Faries to staff last week. In the emails, Faries celebrated the studio's performance ahead of BlizzCon in September, an event she hopes will "serve as a powerful springboard into a new era of momentum and excitement."Faries went on]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/blizzard-is-reportedly-xboxs-new-top-studio/</link><pubDate>Mon, 10 Aug 2026 19:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/blizzard-is-reportedly-xboxs-new-top-studio/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls’ First PC Patch Targets Its Biggest Problems]]></title><description><![CDATA[Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls launched last week, and its first patch is taking aim at the many technical teething issues on PC. Poor optimization appears to be one of the major issues, as many users online have reported it being demanding on their systems despite having moderate PC requirements."We've been working on a number of fixes and improvements aimed at reducing performance issues, improving stability, and addressing some specific problems," Arc System Works wrote in an update. According]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/marvel-tokon-fighting-souls-first-pc-patch-targets-its-biggest-problems/</link><pubDate>Mon, 10 Aug 2026 19:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/marvel-tokon-fighting-souls-first-pc-patch-targets-its-biggest-problems/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[After eBay’s Resounding Rejection, GameStop Reconsiders Its $56 Billion Acquisition Bid]]></title><description><![CDATA[GameStop CEO Ryan Cohen might be ready to pull the plug on his&nbsp;ambitious plan to purchase eBay for $56 billion, a new report claims. Cohen--who came up with the plan while seated on his porcelain throne--had been pursuing the deal ever since it was announced, but eBay&nbsp;rejected&nbsp;the offer,&nbsp;saying it was &ldquo;neither credible nor attractive.&rdquo;According to Bloomberg, Cohen is now considering a different strategy that would revolve around a partnership between eBay and Game]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/after-ebays-resounding-rejection-gamestop-reconsiders-its-56-billion-acquisition-bid/</link><pubDate>Mon, 10 Aug 2026 18:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/after-ebays-resounding-rejection-gamestop-reconsiders-its-56-billion-acquisition-bid/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[This Switch Game You Might Have Bought Is Now Totally Unplayable]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Nintendo Switch version of Aliens: Fireteam Elite is now completely removed from sale and impossible to play for people who bought it.<br />
Developer Cold Iron Studios announced earlier this year that Fireteam Elite, a game that runs in the cloud and not locally, would be shut down on August 5, and now that day has come. The game was delisted on the Switch's eShop earlier this year, along with other digital platforms.<br />
However, the game remains playable on other platforms in an offline state. Beca]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/this-switch-game-you-might-have-bought-is-now-totally-unplayable/</link><pubDate>Mon, 10 Aug 2026 18:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/this-switch-game-you-might-have-bought-is-now-totally-unplayable/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Brand New Day Is Giving Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 Its Biggest Sales Boost In Years]]></title><description><![CDATA[Spider-Man: Brand New Day just cleared $1.6 billion at the box office, and that has also led to a surge in sales of&nbsp;Marvel's Spider-Man 2. According to new data estimates by Alinea Analytics, another 316,000 copies of the 2023 game have been sold on PS5 and PC via Steam&nbsp;since&nbsp;Spider-Man: Brand New Day swung into theaters, generating $11 million in sales.As Alinea's head of market analysis Rhys Elliot noted online, 20% of the copies sold&nbsp;since the film launched&nbsp;were physi]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/brand-new-day-is-giving-marvels-spider-man-2-its-biggest-sales-boost-in-years/</link><pubDate>Mon, 10 Aug 2026 17:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/brand-new-day-is-giving-marvels-spider-man-2-its-biggest-sales-boost-in-years/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[GTA 6 On A Disc Doesn’t Make Sense But Could Happen, Take-Two CEO Says]]></title><description><![CDATA[For big games like GTA 6, discs "don't really make sense for the consumer," but it's something Take-Two would hasn't totally ruled out for the upcoming game, the company's CEO recently said.Speaking to IGN, Strauss Zelnick said more than 90% of Take-Two's sales currently are digital, going on to say people "need to be connected" to play most games today.<br />
&ldquo;So everyone's connected. So it's just a matter of the most efficient way to get the title into people's hands," he said.No discs for GTA]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/gta-6-on-a-disc-doesnt-make-sense-but-could-happen-take-two-ceo-says/</link><pubDate>Mon, 10 Aug 2026 16:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/gta-6-on-a-disc-doesnt-make-sense-but-could-happen-take-two-ceo-says/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ryan Hurst Shows Off How Shredded He Got For God Of War, Before Misfortune Struck]]></title><description><![CDATA[Anyone looking to portray Sony's beefiest protagonist, Kratos, in a live-action God of War series would need to be suitably jacked for the role, and actor Ryan Hurst certainly looks like he spent most of the day at the gym. Following a devastating bicep tear injury that forced him to vacate the role, Hurst has posted an image online of just how massive he got to play the stoic god-killer, and that simple selfie looks leagues better than the official God of War TV series promotional image that pr]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/ryan-hurst-shows-off-how-shredded-he-got-for-god-of-war-before-misfortune-struck/</link><pubDate>Mon, 10 Aug 2026 15:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/ryan-hurst-shows-off-how-shredded-he-got-for-god-of-war-before-misfortune-struck/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ryan Hurst Shows Off How Shredded He Got For God Of War, Before Misfortune]]></title><description><![CDATA[Anyone looking to portray Sony's beefiest protagonist, Kratos, in a live-action God of War series would need to be suitably jacked for the role, and actor Ryan Hurst certainly looks like he spent most of the day at the gym. Following a devastating bicep tear injury that forced him to vacate the role, Hurst has posted an image online of just how massive he got to play the stoic god-killer, and that simple selfie looks leagues better than the official God of War TV series promotional image that pr]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/ryan-hurst-shows-off-how-shredded-he-got-for-god-of-war-before-misfortune/</link><pubDate>Mon, 10 Aug 2026 15:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/ryan-hurst-shows-off-how-shredded-he-got-for-god-of-war-before-misfortune/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[GTA 6 Preorder Numbers Won’t Be Revealed Because They Could Be Misleading, Take-Two CEO Says]]></title><description><![CDATA[Take-Two's Strauss Zelnick recently said GTA 6's preorder numbers are unprecedented in the gaming industry, and that's part of the reason why the company is not revealing actual numbers. Zelnick said in an interview with Bloomberg that GTA 6 preorders "vastly" surpassed internal expectations, but he's unsure "whether they mean anything.""The massive demand for preorders we&rsquo;ve seen to date could reflect a pull forward of sales that otherwise would materialize in the fullness of time," he sa]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/gta-6-preorder-numbers-wont-be-revealed-because-they-could-be-misleading-take-two-ceo-says/</link><pubDate>Mon, 10 Aug 2026 15:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/gta-6-preorder-numbers-wont-be-revealed-because-they-could-be-misleading-take-two-ceo-says/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Don’t Expect To Hear About GTA 6’s Online Mode Soon]]></title><description><![CDATA[GTA Online for GTA 5 has been, and continues to be, a gigantic success for Rockstar and Take-Two. So why hasn't Rockstar divulged any information about how GTA 6 will work with respect to multiplayer and online? We don't know, and a new report claims Rockstar isn't going to reveal anything anytime soon."Right now, Take-Two is only talking about GTA 6 in terms of the single-player portion, which will notpresumably have recurring revenue. I don't think they are putting microtransactions in the sin]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/dont-expect-to-hear-about-gta-6s-online-mode-soon/</link><pubDate>Mon, 10 Aug 2026 15:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/dont-expect-to-hear-about-gta-6s-online-mode-soon/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[THQ Nordic Showcase 2026: All The News, Trailers, And Reveals]]></title><description><![CDATA[Since the Not-E3 blitz of summer gaming showcases, things have been relatively quiet since then. Amidst that break, THQ Nordic dropped a new showcase full of trailers to show what the publisher has on the way from its various studios. While it wasn't focused on big-name games like the ones you'd find in dedicated Xbox and PlayStation showcases, THQ Nordic instead has titles in very specific niche genres and IP.<br />
https://youtu.be/ToLh5Ruefxk<br />
Several of them are already available via early access o]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/thq-nordic-showcase-2026-all-the-news-trailers-and-reveals/</link><pubDate>Fri, 07 Aug 2026 21:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/thq-nordic-showcase-2026-all-the-news-trailers-and-reveals/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[AI Tools Aren’t Going To Replace Anyone, Says GTA 6 Publisher Boss]]></title><description><![CDATA[During the latest investment call for Grand Theft Auto 6's parent company, Take-Two Interactive, CEO Strauss Zelnick weighed in on the future of AI in game development. While Zelnick acknowledges that even his company will utilize AI, he reiterated his belief that the emerging technology won't replace anyone."Those [AI] tools are not going to replace anyone," said Zelnick. He also expanded on the company's approach, which he characterized as focusing on creating entertainment rather leading with]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/ai-tools-arent-going-to-replace-anyone-says-gta-6-publisher-boss/</link><pubDate>Fri, 07 Aug 2026 20:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/ai-tools-arent-going-to-replace-anyone-says-gta-6-publisher-boss/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[MLB The Show 26 Celebrates The Trade Deadline’s Biggest Villain]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tarik Skubal has been one of the best starting pitchers in all of baseball over the last few years, winning two consecutive Cy Young Awards as a member of the Detroit Tigers. But the Tigers have been having a rough season, and the team dealt Skubal to the Dodgers at the trade deadline this past weekend. Now, MLB The Show 26 is celebrating Skubal's move to Los Angeles with a special Diamond Dynasty card, so everyone can play as the biggest villain in baseball.Coming later today around noon PT / 3]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/mlb-the-show-26-celebrates-the-trade-deadlines-biggest-villain/</link><pubDate>Fri, 07 Aug 2026 19:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/mlb-the-show-26-celebrates-the-trade-deadlines-biggest-villain/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why GTA 6 Doesn’t Have Early Access, According To Take-Two]]></title><description><![CDATA[Take-Two Interactive's&nbsp;quarterly earnings call had plenty of new information about GTA 6, including why the game won't have an early access perk. Speaking to investors, CEO Strauss Zelnick was also asked why Take-Two Interactive is selling fewer special versions of GTA 6--so far only the $80 standard and $100 ultimate editions are available to preorder--and why&nbsp;early access wasn't offered as an additional perk, when it is available for its line of 2K sports games like NBA, WWE, and PGA]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/why-gta-6-doesnt-have-early-access-according-to-take-two/</link><pubDate>Fri, 07 Aug 2026 16:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/why-gta-6-doesnt-have-early-access-according-to-take-two/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Here’s How To Check If You Can Play The Duskbloods This Month]]></title><description><![CDATA[You can now check if you were picked for the closed network test for The Duskbloods, but you won't get an email invitation as you might expect.To see if you can take part in the playtest of From Software's Switch 2 multiplayer title, you'll have to go to the website for the network test. From there, click on the three-line menu on the top right of the page and select "Account" to go to your personal page.Once there, you'll see your selection results--the page will tell you either way. Unfortunat]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/heres-how-to-check-if-you-can-play-the-duskbloods-this-month/</link><pubDate>Fri, 07 Aug 2026 16:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/heres-how-to-check-if-you-can-play-the-duskbloods-this-month/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Take-Two CEO Says Streaming Could Soon Make Expensive Consoles Matter Less]]></title><description><![CDATA[A base PS5 or Xbox Series X|S console costs far more today than it did almost six years ago, but despite that, GTA 6 publisher Take-Two Interactive doesn't believe that the more-expensive gaming hardware will slow down its business or sales of the upcoming game. Speaking to investors as part of a briefing on its recent financial quarter, Take-Two CEO Strauss Zelnick did mention that lower-priced gaming hardware would still be preferable, but the current state of the technology could have a surpr]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/take-two-ceo-says-streaming-could-soon-make-expensive-consoles-matter-less/</link><pubDate>Fri, 07 Aug 2026 16:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/take-two-ceo-says-streaming-could-soon-make-expensive-consoles-matter-less/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[GTA 6 Preorders Are “Unprecedented” Across The Industry, Take-Two Claims]]></title><description><![CDATA[Following the launch of GTA 6 preorders in late June, it immediately became apparent that there was, unsurprisingly, huge demand for the game. Now, in a Take-Two earnings call, the publishing company's CEO said the number of preorders is "unprecedented" across the industry.Strauss Zelnick said, "No one's ever seen anything like this before at Take-Two, or in the industry." He went on to add that exceptional preorders don't always equal exceptional sales, though. "To be clear, we haven't sold one]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/gta-6-preorders-are-unprecedented-across-the-industry-take-two-claims/</link><pubDate>Fri, 07 Aug 2026 15:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/gta-6-preorders-are-unprecedented-across-the-industry-take-two-claims/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Take-Two Defends GTA 6’s $80 Price, Calls It “Phenomenal Value”]]></title><description><![CDATA[While most of Take-Two Interactive's games are priced at $70--which became a much more common MSRP for new releases from 2020 onwards--GTA 6 is one of a handful of titles that will retail for $80--a price that the publisher believes is "phenomenal value" for the open-world game.Speaking to investors following the release of Take-Two's quarterly earnings, CEO Strauss Zelnick addressed a query about how the publisher had landed on an $80 price point for GTA 6. Zelnick echoed previous statements ma]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/take-two-defends-gta-6s-80-price-calls-it-phenomenal-value/</link><pubDate>Fri, 07 Aug 2026 15:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/take-two-defends-gta-6s-80-price-calls-it-phenomenal-value/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[GTA 6 Marketing Is Taking Place On “Virtually Every Social Media Outlet On Earth”]]></title><description><![CDATA[After announcing an extended look at GTA 6--with a six-hour exclusivity window for Netflix in a first-of-its-kind reveal--Take-Two has said that marketing for the game is incredibly widespread.<br />
During the Take-Two earnings call on August 7, CEO Strauss Zelnick said that Netflix is "a great marketing partner" for the publishing company, and added that it is working "with virtually every social media outlet on Earth." Zelnick explained that this is part of Rockstar's marketing strategy, but didn't]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/gta-6-marketing-is-taking-place-on-virtually-every-social-media-outlet-on-earth/</link><pubDate>Fri, 07 Aug 2026 15:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/gta-6-marketing-is-taking-place-on-virtually-every-social-media-outlet-on-earth/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Unsurprisingly, GTA 6 Has Take-Two Predicting A Massively Profitable Year Ahead]]></title><description><![CDATA[With GTA 6 still scheduled to launch in November, publisher Take-Two Interactive is expecting its current financial year--running from April 1 to March 31, 2027--to be very profitable. The company is expecting a 20% growth through the middle of the 2026 financial year, with&nbsp;revenue predicted to reach $8.2 billion thanks to GTA 6 and several other games.According to Take-Two's estimates, it's forecasting that Rockstar Games will be responsible for roughly 37% of its revenue, Zynga 34%, and o]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/unsurprisingly-gta-6-has-take-two-predicting-a-massively-profitable-year-ahead/</link><pubDate>Fri, 07 Aug 2026 14:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/unsurprisingly-gta-6-has-take-two-predicting-a-massively-profitable-year-ahead/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[GTA 6 Has Not Been Delayed, Still On Track For Its November Launch]]></title><description><![CDATA[GTA 6 is still on track to launch for PS5 and Xbox Series X|S on November 19, Take-Two Interactive has confirmed. As part of the publisher's quarterly briefing, Take-Two provided updates on several of its projects, including Rockstar Games' long-simmering open-world game--and the rosy financial outlook that the company is expecting from its launch."Our excellent first quarter results reflect the power of our portfolio and disciplined execution across all of our labels," Take-Two Interactive CEO]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/gta-6-has-not-been-delayed-still-on-track-for-its-november-launch/</link><pubDate>Fri, 07 Aug 2026 14:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/gta-6-has-not-been-delayed-still-on-track-for-its-november-launch/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[PSA: Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls Has Day-One Issues On PC]]></title><description><![CDATA[Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls is out today, but PC players are experiencing some problems with the game that their PlayStation 5 counterparts don't have have to deal with. Developer Arc System Works noted that the PC port had issues during the open beta last month and it pledged to fix them with a patch on day one. However, PC players are reporting that Marvel Tokon is still suffering from the same problems that made it nearly unplayable during the beta.As explained by a player on Reddit, Marvel]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/psa-marvel-tokon-fighting-souls-has-day-one-issues-on-pc/</link><pubDate>Thu, 06 Aug 2026 22:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/psa-marvel-tokon-fighting-souls-has-day-one-issues-on-pc/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[GTA 6 Trailer Being Paywalled Behind Netflix Is Upsetting A Lot Of People, But It’s A Sign Of The Times]]></title><description><![CDATA[Out of nowhere, Rockstar and Netflix announced today that an "extended look" at GTA 6 will be available on the streaming platform on August 27. People have been clamoring for a new look at the game, given that it's been more than a year since Trailer 2, but few could have expected the next look at GTA 6 to come via Netflix. A lot of people are disappointed by this, saying Rockstar is effectively paywalling the next GTA 6 trailer by hosting it exclusively via Netflix ... for a time.To be sure, th]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/gta-6-trailer-being-paywalled-behind-netflix-is-upsetting-a-lot-of-people-but-its-a-sign-of-the-times/</link><pubDate>Thu, 06 Aug 2026 21:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/gta-6-trailer-being-paywalled-behind-netflix-is-upsetting-a-lot-of-people-but-its-a-sign-of-the-times/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Indie Game Bundle Aiding Laid-Off Developers Is Nearing $200,000 Raised]]></title><description><![CDATA[After soaring past an initial goal of $100,000, a Game Industry Hardship Fund bundle on Itch.io is now nearing $200,000 raised with seven days remaining.The bundle has so far raised more than $163,000, and features 127 games for the minimum price of $10, with the proceeds going towards helping laid-off developers pay for everyday expenses. There are some bigger-name games included as well, including indie titles like Skatebird, A Short Hike, and Arranger.It's the brainchild of Necrosoft Games di]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/indie-game-bundle-aiding-laid-off-developers-is-nearing-200000-raised/</link><pubDate>Thu, 06 Aug 2026 21:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/indie-game-bundle-aiding-laid-off-developers-is-nearing-200000-raised/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Peak’s Final Major Update Will Add A Danger-Filled Dungeon]]></title><description><![CDATA[Peak, the mountain-climbing with friends "friendslop" title that sold more than 10 million copies in its first year, is set to receive its final major update on August 11, and it looks to be an appropriate challenge for seasoned scouts.Dubbed The Final Ascent, the update will introduce two new late-game biomes, the Gloom and The Citadel, which will cycle out with the game's current Caldera and The Kiln biomes. A trailer for the update shows the Gloom to be a ghostly-looking swamp, while The Cita]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/peaks-final-major-update-will-add-a-danger-filled-dungeon/</link><pubDate>Thu, 06 Aug 2026 20:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/peaks-final-major-update-will-add-a-danger-filled-dungeon/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Another Blockchain Game Studio Shuts Down As Crypto Trend Sputters Out]]></title><description><![CDATA[The ongoing collapse of the crypto gaming industry claimed another victim this week, with blockchain startup Proof of Play announcing its demise roughly one year after shutting down its flagship game, Pirate Nation.Founded by FarmVille co-creator Amitt Mahajan, Proof of Play was one of the many companies that attempted to pair familiar, casual gameplay with crypto token incentives and player-owned assets in the form of NFTs--a premise that most gamers never warmed up to.&ldquo;When we started ou]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/another-blockchain-game-studio-shuts-down-as-crypto-trend-sputters-out/</link><pubDate>Thu, 06 Aug 2026 20:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/another-blockchain-game-studio-shuts-down-as-crypto-trend-sputters-out/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Legend Of Zelda Live-Action Movie May Have Found Its Ganondorf]]></title><description><![CDATA[The live-action The Legend of Zelda movie from Sony Pictures and Nintendo has already cast its Zelda and Link, but what about all the other roles? A new report claims that Australian actor Uli Latukefu, best known for the TV series Young Rock, will play the villain, Ganondorf.<br />
This is according to veteran Hollywood reporter Kyle Buchanan of The New York Times. He said he's "been hearing" that Latukefu got the role, but it's not yet officially confirmed by the studio. Deadline also reported on hi]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/the-legend-of-zelda-live-action-movie-may-have-found-its-ganondorf/</link><pubDate>Thu, 06 Aug 2026 19:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/the-legend-of-zelda-live-action-movie-may-have-found-its-ganondorf/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Latest PS5 Boxes Come With A Pretty Bleak Warning]]></title><description><![CDATA[The writing is on the wall for PlayStation and its plans for an all-digital gaming future--or on the PlayStation 5 packaging, to be exact. With Sony&nbsp;ending the production of game discs&nbsp;in January 2028, the PS5 manufacturer has reportedly begun to slap warning stickers on restocks of its console, informing consumers that games will only be available in a digital format 17 months from now.Spotted by YouTuber Behind the Games--who says the console was purchased by a "trusted source" they]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/the-latest-ps5-boxes-come-with-a-pretty-bleak-warning/</link><pubDate>Thu, 06 Aug 2026 19:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/the-latest-ps5-boxes-come-with-a-pretty-bleak-warning/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Halo Co-Creator Calls Out Remake For Pandering To “New Era Of Players With 0% Attention Span,” But He Really Loves The Upgrades Overall]]></title><description><![CDATA[The co-creator of Halo and designer of Master Chief, Marcus Lehto, has weighed in with his thoughts about the latest Halo remake, Halo: Campaign Evolved.Posting on social media, Lehto said he has been slowly playing through the game on the Heroic difficulty and he has some issues but mostly he's having a great time and is happy with the game."Overall, I really love the upgrades: movement, cinematics, visuals. Damn, the lighting is brilliant," he said. "Do I have gripes? A few, but they are takin]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/halo-co-creator-calls-out-remake-for-pandering-to-new-era-of-players-with-0-attention-span-but-he-really-loves-the-upgrades-overall/</link><pubDate>Thu, 06 Aug 2026 19:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/halo-co-creator-calls-out-remake-for-pandering-to-new-era-of-players-with-0-attention-span-but-he-really-loves-the-upgrades-overall/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Halo Co-Creator Calls Out Remake For Pandering To “New Era Of Players With 0% Attention Span”]]></title><description><![CDATA[The co-creator of Halo and designer of Master Chief, Marcus Lehto, has weighed in with his thoughts about the latest Halo remake, Halo: Campaign Evolved.Posting on social media, Lehto said he has been slowly playing through the game on the Heroic difficulty and he has some issues but mostly he's having a great time and is happy with the game."Overall, I really love the upgrades: movement, cinematics, visuals. Damn, the lighting is brilliant," he said. "Do I have gripes? A few, but they are takin]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/halo-co-creator-calls-out-remake-for-pandering-to-new-era-of-players-with-0-attention-span/</link><pubDate>Thu, 06 Aug 2026 19:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/halo-co-creator-calls-out-remake-for-pandering-to-new-era-of-players-with-0-attention-span/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nintendo Coy On Star Fox Numbers After Super Mario Galaxy Movie Push]]></title><description><![CDATA[After a decade of dormancy, the Star Fox franchise has seen a huge push from Nintendo in two significant ways. For starters, Fox McCloud had a pretty big presence in The Super Mario Galaxy Movie, which made over $1 billion worldwide at the box office. Then, in June, Star Fox, a remake of Star Fox 64, came out exclusively on Switch 2. However, the strong marketing blitz hasn't seemed to lead to a smash-hit sales success for the game--at least not yet.Nintendo has released new financial results fo]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/nintendo-coy-on-star-fox-numbers-after-super-mario-galaxy-movie-push/</link><pubDate>Thu, 06 Aug 2026 18:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/nintendo-coy-on-star-fox-numbers-after-super-mario-galaxy-movie-push/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Best Ghost Recon Just Got A Huge Update, And A New Game Is Coming]]></title><description><![CDATA[Though it's not the most recent Ghost Recon game, everyone, including even Ubisoft apparently, knows Wildlands is the best in the series, so it's become the domain of the Ghost Recon 25th-anniversary celebration, with a massive free update that's out now.&nbsp;The update includes a new mission starring a new villain, a visual overhaul on current-gen consoles, and hundreds of new free customization items. There's more than that to it, so here's everything to know.Billed as the Last Rites update,]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/the-best-ghost-recon-just-got-a-huge-update-and-a-new-game-is-coming/</link><pubDate>Thu, 06 Aug 2026 18:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/the-best-ghost-recon-just-got-a-huge-update-and-a-new-game-is-coming/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[All Of 2027’s RAM Could Already Be Gone As Major Manufacturers Sell Out]]></title><description><![CDATA[If you thought PC component prices were bad this year, then 2027 might be even worse for your wallet. According to a new report, three of the biggest manufacturers of PC memory--Samsung, SK Hynix and Micron--are already sold out of the crucial components, as AI companies continue to consume all of the available stock.DigiTimes&nbsp;(via Tweaktown) says that all DRAM and HBM production for next year has sold out, and the big three have no plans to manufacture additional memory. What's happened he]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/all-of-2027s-ram-could-already-be-gone-as-major-manufacturers-sell-out/</link><pubDate>Thu, 06 Aug 2026 17:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/all-of-2027s-ram-could-already-be-gone-as-major-manufacturers-sell-out/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Another GTA 6 Delay Would Not Be Surprising, Former Rockstar Dev Says]]></title><description><![CDATA[A developer who worked on Grand Theft Auto 5 has said he "would not be shocked at all" if Rockstar decides to delay GTA 6 yet again.Speaking to Indy100, Mike York said based on his previous experience working at Rockstar, he believes "they could delay it again."GTA 6 releases on November 19, unless it gets delayed again.York was an animator at Rockstar Games and left the company in 2017. He went on to say that Rockstar can "do whatever they want" with GTA 6, including asking people to wait longe]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/another-gta-6-delay-would-not-be-surprising-former-rockstar-dev-says/</link><pubDate>Thu, 06 Aug 2026 17:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/another-gta-6-delay-would-not-be-surprising-former-rockstar-dev-says/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Capcom Unfazed By Physical Games Dying Off]]></title><description><![CDATA[One of the biggest talking points in gaming lately has been around Sony's decision to end support for physical game discs in 2028. It's prompted concerns about game preservation, along with people generally being upset about owning physical media. Now, publisher Capcom has shared its thoughts, with management saying the shrinking physical game market is not expected to have much of an impact because the company sells mostly digital games."Approximately 90% of our unit sales are digital. We do no]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/capcom-unfazed-by-physical-games-dying-off/</link><pubDate>Thu, 06 Aug 2026 17:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/capcom-unfazed-by-physical-games-dying-off/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Animal Crossing: New Horizons Just Did Something Only A Few Other Games Have Ever Managed]]></title><description><![CDATA[As part of Nintendo's latest earnings report, the company disclosed new sales numbers for many of its best-selling games. Included in the data is the confirmation that Animal Crossing: New Horizons has passed a massive new sales milestone: 50 million copies sold.New Horizons stood at 49.91 million units sold through March 31, 2026. With 50.29 million sold through June 30--the latest reporting period--that means the game sold another 380,000 units in the past 90 days or so.<br />
It's the No. 2 best-se]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/animal-crossing-new-horizons-just-did-something-only-a-few-other-games-have-ever-managed/</link><pubDate>Thu, 06 Aug 2026 16:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/animal-crossing-new-horizons-just-did-something-only-a-few-other-games-have-ever-managed/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls Release Time And Multiplayer Server Status]]></title><description><![CDATA[Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls launches on August 6, and if you're feeling battle-hungry, there's a good chance that you'll be up for a brawl when you've got the game installed. But when can you start testing out your dream-team of superheroes and supervillains against real people? Surprisingly soon, as the multiplayer servers for the game are almost open.Developer Arc System Works has revealed the launch times for the Marvel Tokon servers across the globe. Here they are:United States<br />
8 AM PT11 AM]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/marvel-tokon-fighting-souls-release-time-and-multiplayer-server-status/</link><pubDate>Thu, 06 Aug 2026 15:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/marvel-tokon-fighting-souls-release-time-and-multiplayer-server-status/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[GTA 6 “Extended Look” Trailer Coming August 27 On Netflix, New Artwork Released]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rockstar Games will provide an "extended look" at GTA 6 on August 27, and it'll air on Netflix. The video will be released on Netflix at 3 PM ET and it will later be posted on Rockstar's own YouTube channel at 9 PM ET that day.Rockstar has worked with Netflix before, as the company brought multiple games to the Netflix Games catalog, including GTA titles. Those have been removed, but Red Dead Redemption remains available to play on Netflix.Fans have been waiting a long time for a new look at GTA]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/gta-6-extended-look-trailer-coming-august-27-on-netflix-new-artwork-released/</link><pubDate>Thu, 06 Aug 2026 14:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/gta-6-extended-look-trailer-coming-august-27-on-netflix-new-artwork-released/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Another Way To Play Big Walk Is Already In The Works]]></title><description><![CDATA[House House's critically acclaimedco-op puzzle-solving game Big Walk has only been out for two days, but one modder is taking it upon themselves to add a new dimension to the gameplay.Independent solo developer CircuitLord has announced that they are developing a VR mod for Big Walk. A brief demonstration of the mod was posted on social media as proof of concept.<br />
https://twitter.com/CircuitLord/status/2084802172525367443<br />
CircuitLord subsequently posted a follow-up video that showed off the progr]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/another-way-to-play-big-walk-is-already-in-the-works/</link><pubDate>Thu, 06 Aug 2026 00:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/another-way-to-play-big-walk-is-already-in-the-works/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fields Of Mistria Exits Beta With A Big Rideable Chicken]]></title><description><![CDATA[Two years ago, NPC Studio launched its farm life fantasy RPG Fields of Mistria into early access. Today, that preview period has officially ended with the 1.0 release of Fields of Mistria. A number of improvements have been added to the game with that update, including the ability to ride aroundthe town of Mistria on a big chicken mount.<br />
https://twitter.com/FieldsofMistria/status/2085045585485185118<br />
As part of the transition, previously incomplete quests like The Town Repair and The Museum can n]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/fields-of-mistria-exits-beta-with-a-big-rideable-chicken/</link><pubDate>Wed, 05 Aug 2026 21:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/fields-of-mistria-exits-beta-with-a-big-rideable-chicken/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Halo On PS5 Is Off To A Slow Start, Expert Says]]></title><description><![CDATA[For the first time ever, a Halo game is available on PlayStation with Halo: Campaign Evolved. The game is having a "notably slow start" on Sony's console in terms of sales, however, according to gaming analyst Rhys Elliott.<br />
He estimated that Campaign Evolved sold 351,000 copies on PS5 during July and 452,000 to date, generating nearly $28 million. By comparison, Elliott said Campaign Evolved has shifted 212,000 units on Steam and about 900,000 on Xbox across console and PC thus far.https://www.y]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/halo-on-ps5-is-off-to-a-slow-start-expert-says/</link><pubDate>Wed, 05 Aug 2026 21:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/halo-on-ps5-is-off-to-a-slow-start-expert-says/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Minecraft Is Coming To Switch 2 In October, With An Upgrade Path For Switch Owners]]></title><description><![CDATA[Minecraft is officially launching October 27 for Nintendo Switch 2, bringing with it what developer Mojang calls "Vibrant Visuals" as well as an upgrade path for original Switch owners.While Minecraft has been playable on the Switch 2 thanks to backwards compatibility, the Switch 2 version will bring some improvements that take advantage of Nintendo's latest hardware. In a blog post, Mojang labeled the Switch 2 version's graphical improvements as a new "Vibrant Visuals" experience that will offe]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/minecraft-is-coming-to-switch-2-in-october-with-an-upgrade-path-for-switch-owners/</link><pubDate>Wed, 05 Aug 2026 20:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/minecraft-is-coming-to-switch-2-in-october-with-an-upgrade-path-for-switch-owners/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Xbox Version Of PlayStation Platinum Trophy Teased For Later This Year]]></title><description><![CDATA[Xbox CEO Asha Sharma has teased that an Xbox version of PlayStation's Platinum trophy system could be coming to Xbox, and potentially soon.Replying to a social media user who asked when Xbox might get an "equivalent" to Platinum for Xbox achievements, Sharma said, "Team is working on something for later this year!"<br />
https://twitter.com/asha_shar/status/2085043552837636502<br />
Platinum trophies are awarded when players unlock all the other trophies. It's a badge of honor, of sorts, for some people. Th]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/xbox-version-of-playstation-platinum-trophy-teased-for-later-this-year/</link><pubDate>Wed, 05 Aug 2026 20:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/xbox-version-of-playstation-platinum-trophy-teased-for-later-this-year/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[We May Already Know One Major Diablo 4 BlizzCon Announcement]]></title><description><![CDATA[Diablo 4 is reportedly headed to Nintendo Switch 2 this September, in what may be the first of multiple Diablo-related announcements coming as part of this year's BlizzCon.As detailed by Dealabs reporter billbil-kun, game classification organizations in Indonesia and Taiwan both point towards a Switch 2 version of Diablo 4 existing, with Dealabs independently reporting a September 15 or 18 release date. The site also reports it will allegedly retail for $70 and receive a physical release, though]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/we-may-already-know-one-major-diablo-4-blizzcon-announcement/</link><pubDate>Wed, 05 Aug 2026 20:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/we-may-already-know-one-major-diablo-4-blizzcon-announcement/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kingdom Come Actor Is Living My Dream, Opening A Medieval Pub To Drink Beer And Eat Food With Friends]]></title><description><![CDATA[British actor Luke Dale, known for his roles in the Kingdom Come RPG series and EA's Battlefield V, has announced that he bought a tavern in the Czech Republic and plans to turn it into a medieval-inspired social gathering place with great food and drinks.<br />
"Is this the dumbest thing I've ever done? There's a lot of competition for that title, but maybe," he said in a newly released video (via GamesRadar).<br />
The tavern, which is called the Nobleman, is located in Vinohrady. It's aiming to be a Bohe]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/kingdom-come-actor-is-living-my-dream-opening-a-medieval-pub-to-drink-beer-and-eat-food-with-friends/</link><pubDate>Wed, 05 Aug 2026 17:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/kingdom-come-actor-is-living-my-dream-opening-a-medieval-pub-to-drink-beer-and-eat-food-with-friends/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why People Think GTA 6 News Is Coming Imminently]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rockstar owner Take-Two will release its next earnings report on August 7, but instead of coming after the market closes at 4 PM ET, the report is being released before it opens that day at 9:30 AM ET. Another unusual element is that the report is coming on a Friday. What does it all mean?<br />
We don't know for sure, but one stock analyst said this setup suggests a major announcement about GTA 6 could come before August 7.<br />
Gabelli Funds portfolio manager Alec Boccanfuso said (via SeekingAlpha) that]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/why-people-think-gta-6-news-is-coming-imminently/</link><pubDate>Wed, 05 Aug 2026 17:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/why-people-think-gta-6-news-is-coming-imminently/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Black Ops 1 And 2 Ports Sold 11 Million Copies Combined On PlayStation, Benefitting Both Xbox And Sony]]></title><description><![CDATA[The recently released ports of Call of Duty: Black Ops 1 and 2 for PlayStation sold more than 11 million combined copies, generating nearly half a billion dollars, according to industry analyst Rhys Elliott.<br />
The games, which were developed by Iron Galaxy, were shadow-dropped on PS4 and PS5 on July 9, featuring campaign, multiplayer, and Zombies. The games were not remakes with improved graphics or new features, but instead "straight 1080p ports," as Elliott put it.<br />
Technical experts found that t]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/black-ops-1-and-2-ports-sold-11-million-copies-combined-on-playstation-benefitting-both-xbox-and-sony/</link><pubDate>Wed, 05 Aug 2026 15:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/black-ops-1-and-2-ports-sold-11-million-copies-combined-on-playstation-benefitting-both-xbox-and-sony/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Ironmouse Sprite Is Live Now In Fortnite, But It Seems There’s More To Come]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ironmouse's Sprite is now available to claim in Fortnite, but it seems there could be more on the way as the popular VTuber teased some further content for September.<br />
On a recent stream, when asked about whether she would be releasing a Fortnite skin, Ironmouse said, "Just a Sprite today. Period." She shortly followed that up with, "That's all I'm going to say ... Also, do you guys know that I have a Subathon coming up in September and a lot of cool things are happening? I'm just saying, you kno]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/the-ironmouse-sprite-is-live-now-in-fortnite-but-it-seems-theres-more-to-come/</link><pubDate>Wed, 05 Aug 2026 15:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/the-ironmouse-sprite-is-live-now-in-fortnite-but-it-seems-theres-more-to-come/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Beast Of Reincarnation’s First Patch Will Tackle Tiny Text And Broken Cameras]]></title><description><![CDATA[Beast of Reincarnation launched this week, and while the game does have several technical issues, co-developer Game Freak says that a patch is on the way. This will target several areas of the game, including bug fixes, improvements to the pacing of the game's story, and increasing the font size to something that doesn't require the Hubble Space Telescope to read. Game Freak says that it's aiming to release the patch next week.One of the fixes will be for the game's camera, as many players have]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/beast-of-reincarnations-first-patch-will-tackle-tiny-text-and-broken-cameras/</link><pubDate>Wed, 05 Aug 2026 15:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/beast-of-reincarnations-first-patch-will-tackle-tiny-text-and-broken-cameras/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Inform People, Or Scare Them Half To Death? Static Hour Gives You A Very Tough Job]]></title><description><![CDATA[Journalism in 2026 is done almost entirely digitally, and information can be at practically anyone's fingertips in just a few seconds and a few taps on a phone screen. It wasn't always that way, however, and in Barkbyte Interactive's Static Hour, you venture to the 1980s to see how the limited technology of the era was used to report the news--and how it can be used to solve a spooky mystery.<br />
Static Hour puts you in the shoes of an editor working the night shift at a news broadcaster. As the onl]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/inform-people-or-scare-them-half-to-death-static-hour-gives-you-a-very-tough-job/</link><pubDate>Wed, 05 Aug 2026 15:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/inform-people-or-scare-them-half-to-death-static-hour-gives-you-a-very-tough-job/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Big Walk’s Most Important Feature Is Getting Patched]]></title><description><![CDATA[Big Walk is here, and it's already earning a reputation for being a delightfully offbeat third space for friends to inhabit. It's a massive game, and as players have discovered, it does have a slight microphone problem currently--one that developer House House is working on fixing."We understand that some people are having a problem where their friends' voices are too quiet in the game. Sorry about this," House House wrote in a blog update. "While Big Walk is built around players getting quieter]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/big-walks-most-important-feature-is-getting-patched/</link><pubDate>Wed, 05 Aug 2026 13:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/big-walks-most-important-feature-is-getting-patched/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Big Walk Just Hit A Major Milestone On PS Plus]]></title><description><![CDATA[It's been nearly seven years since developer House House released its breakthrough title, Untitled Goose Game. The company's follow-up, a co-op puzzle-solving game called Big Walk, is out now, and it's already achieved an unexpected critical milestone on PlayStation Plus Essential.As reported by GameSpot's sister site Metacritic, Big Walk has landed with a 94 score among reviewers. That makes it the most critically acclaimed game to ever be released on PS Plus Essential on day one. Last year's i]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/big-walk-just-hit-a-major-milestone-on-ps-plus/</link><pubDate>Wed, 05 Aug 2026 00:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/big-walk-just-hit-a-major-milestone-on-ps-plus/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[EA Has Officially Been Sold, With Trump’s Son-In-Law Taking A Stake And Mass Layoffs Expected To Come]]></title><description><![CDATA[The blockbuster buyout of Electronic Arts has been completed, with Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund taking ownership of the gaming giant in the biggest leveraged buyout (LBO) in the history of commerce.<br />
The $55 billion deal includes billions in debt for EA, which has prompted fears of massive cost-cutting with projected layoffs, studio closures, and game cancellations. Nothing has been confirmed as of yet, but a Bloomberg story from earlier this year said EA would look to have $700 million]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/ea-has-officially-been-sold-with-trumps-son-in-law-taking-a-stake-and-mass-layoffs-expected-to-come/</link><pubDate>Tue, 04 Aug 2026 22:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/ea-has-officially-been-sold-with-trumps-son-in-law-taking-a-stake-and-mass-layoffs-expected-to-come/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[EA Has Officially Been Sold, With Trump’s Son-In-Law Taking A Stake And Mass Layoffs Expected]]></title><description><![CDATA[The blockbuster buyout of Electronic Arts has been completed, with Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund taking ownership of the gaming giant in the biggest leveraged buyout (LBO) in the history of commerce.<br />
The $55 billion deal includes billions in debt for EA, which has prompted fears of massive cost-cutting with projected layoffs, studio closures, and game cancellations. Nothing has been confirmed as of yet, but a Bloomberg story from earlier this year said EA would look to have $700 million]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/ea-has-officially-been-sold-with-trumps-son-in-law-taking-a-stake-and-mass-layoffs-expected/</link><pubDate>Tue, 04 Aug 2026 22:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/ea-has-officially-been-sold-with-trumps-son-in-law-taking-a-stake-and-mass-layoffs-expected/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[EA Has Officially Been Sold, And What Comes Next Could Be Painful]]></title><description><![CDATA[The blockbuster buyout of Electronic Arts has been completed, with Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund taking ownership of the gaming giant in the biggest leveraged buyout (LBO) in the history of commerce.<br />
The $55 billion deal includes billions in debt for EA, which has prompted fears of massive cost-cutting with projected layoffs, studio closures, and game cancellations. Nothing has been confirmed as of yet, however.<br />
"This moment recognizes the extraordinary people whose creativity, ambition,]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/ea-has-officially-been-sold-and-what-comes-next-could-be-painful/</link><pubDate>Tue, 04 Aug 2026 22:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/ea-has-officially-been-sold-and-what-comes-next-could-be-painful/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Riftbound Directors Says Game Used To Be A Lot Like Magic: The Gathering–Until Players Rejected It]]></title><description><![CDATA[In recent years, the trading card game (TCG) environment has seen a boom of new games entering the market. There are still genre mainstays, like Magic: The Gathering, Pokemon, and Yu-Gi-Oh!, which continue to receive support and feature a thriving secondhand market. However, new original IP TCGs like Flesh and Blood and Sorcery are making rounds at the local game store level and beyond.But licensed IP TCGs, like One Piece and the upcoming Cyberpunk TCG, have also taken the tabletop world by stor]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/riftbound-directors-says-game-used-to-be-a-lot-like-magic-the-gatheringuntil-players-rejected-it/</link><pubDate>Tue, 04 Aug 2026 21:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/riftbound-directors-says-game-used-to-be-a-lot-like-magic-the-gatheringuntil-players-rejected-it/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How To Cancel PlayStation Plus]]></title><description><![CDATA[Life is expensive these days. If you're looking to cut back on spending and want to do away with your PlayStation Plus membership, it's very easy to do so.There are plenty of reasons why you might want to cancel PlayStation Plus, just like there are numerous reasons for cancelling Xbox Game Pass. Below you can find instructions on how to cancel PlayStation Plus, as shared by PlayStation.<br />
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WiwBu7M023s<br />
How to cancel PlayStation Plus from the internet<br />
Sign in to&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/how-to-cancel-playstation-plus/</link><pubDate>Tue, 04 Aug 2026 21:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/how-to-cancel-playstation-plus/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Turns Out, The Team Behind Riftbound Is Shockingly Small]]></title><description><![CDATA[During last week's Gen Con, Riftbound, the League of Legends trading card game (TCG), boasted a massive presence. Fans were able to enter two different booths to get their hands on cards and exclusive merchandise, as well as meet some of the talent behind the game's creation and design.GameSpot was onsite for the show, and had the opportunity to interview Riftbound Game Director Dave Guskin, during which we learned that the team behind the popular TCG is significantly smaller that you might thin]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/turns-out-the-team-behind-riftbound-is-shockingly-small/</link><pubDate>Tue, 04 Aug 2026 21:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/turns-out-the-team-behind-riftbound-is-shockingly-small/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Riftbound Director Says TCG Will Eventually Include All League Of Legends Champions]]></title><description><![CDATA[After launching in English late last year, Riftbound, Riot Games' League of Legends trading card game (TCG), has quickly grown into one of the most popular TCGs to date. The game had a big presence at this year's Gen Con, featuring not one but two large booths that fans could stop by to learn to play, meet some of their favorite creators, and buy convention-exclusive merch.During the show, GameSpot had the opportunity to sit down with Riftbound game director Dave Guskin to chat about some of the]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/riftbound-director-says-tcg-will-eventually-include-all-league-of-legends-champions/</link><pubDate>Tue, 04 Aug 2026 21:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/riftbound-director-says-tcg-will-eventually-include-all-league-of-legends-champions/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Borderlands Movie Director Discusses The Mega-Flop And What Went Wrong]]></title><description><![CDATA[The 2024 Borderlands movie had a cast full of big names, including multiple Oscar winners, and was based on a popular franchise with countless fans. But the film was a critical and commercial disaster. So what happened?Director Eli Roth told Variety said that the film, which cost a mighty $120 million to produce, was pared back to something that did not line up with his original vision. He said he wants to make things that are "left of center" because this worked for him in the past. However, "A]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/borderlands-movie-director-discusses-the-mega-flop-and-what-went-wrong/</link><pubDate>Tue, 04 Aug 2026 21:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/borderlands-movie-director-discusses-the-mega-flop-and-what-went-wrong/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Marvel Rivals’ New Hero Looks Like He Walked Straight Out Of Chainsaw Man]]></title><description><![CDATA[Marvel Rivals has consistently expanded its roster ever since it went live, and for Season 9.5: The Mystery of Thebes, a sinister underworld figure is being added to&nbsp;the live-service game. Voiced by WWE star Damian Priest--AKA Luis Berrios--The Hood is bringing some demonic energy to Marvel Rivals and some&nbsp;Chainsaw Man vibes.<br />
https://youtu.be/YMweqIzyB7s<br />
Stepping into the Vanguard role, The Hood balances mobster energy with demonic powerhouse skills. He can easily switch between his hu]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/marvel-rivals-new-hero-looks-like-he-walked-straight-out-of-chainsaw-man/</link><pubDate>Tue, 04 Aug 2026 19:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/marvel-rivals-new-hero-looks-like-he-walked-straight-out-of-chainsaw-man/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fire Emblem: Fortune’s Weave Has Guns Now, Nintendo Just Won’t Admit It]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ahead of its launch in September, Nintendo broadcast a new deep dive on Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave today. So far, it looks like tried-and-trusted Fire Emblem with its mix of turn-based strategy and character buildcrafting, but the biggest surprise was the reveal of the ultimate weapon class in the game--that's right, the new Fire Emblem is packing heat.Always bring a gun to a swordfight.While they aren't explicitly referred to as guns, the livestream did describe gauntlets as weapons that "loo]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/fire-emblem-fortunes-weave-has-guns-now-nintendo-just-wont-admit-it/</link><pubDate>Tue, 04 Aug 2026 16:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/fire-emblem-fortunes-weave-has-guns-now-nintendo-just-wont-admit-it/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Xbox Game Pass Loses This Perfect Organism And Three More Games In August]]></title><description><![CDATA[Xbox Game Pass giveth, and it taketh away in August. Fortunately, not too many games are going to be exiting the subscription service in the first half of August, as only four titles are on their way out on August 15.This month, you can say goodbye to Menace--which was available via Game Preview on PC,--Atlas Fallen, Aliens: Fireteam Elite, and Firewatch. As a reminder, Game Pass subscribers can save 20% on these titles before they leave, so if you like what you've been&nbsp;playing, this is a l]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/xbox-game-pass-loses-this-perfect-organism-and-three-more-games-in-august/</link><pubDate>Tue, 04 Aug 2026 16:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/xbox-game-pass-loses-this-perfect-organism-and-three-more-games-in-august/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[This Game Was Labeled A Success. Its Developer Laid Off 85% Of Staff 2 Months After Release.]]></title><description><![CDATA[In June, Netflix released an officially licensed FIFA World Cup game, and while it was not a critical success, Netflix management later singled it out as a successful release. Now, however, the studio behind the game, Refactor Games, has enacted a round of mass layoffs affecting the majority of the studio.Cofounder Nathan Burba told GamesBeat that the studio has laid off 85% off its staff. This amounted to about 80 people, according to Insider Gaming. The studio's co-owner, Delphi Interactive, w]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/this-game-was-labeled-a-success-its-developer-laid-off-85-of-staff-2-months-after-release/</link><pubDate>Tue, 04 Aug 2026 15:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/this-game-was-labeled-a-success-its-developer-laid-off-85-of-staff-2-months-after-release/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Xbox Game Pass Reveals First Wave Of August 2026 Games]]></title><description><![CDATA[August has just begun, and like clockwork, the first batch of games headed this month to Xbox Game Pass has been revealed. Here's a closer look at what you can expect to play in the first half of the month.Xbox Game Pass August wave 1 gamesAvailable today, you can jump into some old-school first-person spellcasting action with Heretic + Hexen. A re-release of the classic shooters, each game has been updated with several new features and enhancements. While we weren't bowled over by it, you can s]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/xbox-game-pass-reveals-first-wave-of-august-2026-games/</link><pubDate>Tue, 04 Aug 2026 15:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/xbox-game-pass-reveals-first-wave-of-august-2026-games/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Xbox Could Be Planning To Make Xbox 360 Games Playable On PC]]></title><description><![CDATA[Xbox 360 games could be coming to PC, as a new report claims that Microsoft is aiming to bring classic titles from a bygone era to new platforms.According to the document (via The Verge), Xbox 360 games will also be playable on "Xbox PCs," handheld gaming PCs, and Microsoft's upcoming Xbox Series X|S successor, Project Helix. This expanded backwards compatibility will tie into a larger roadmap for upcoming features. The report also claims that developers who make their Xbox 360 games compatible]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/xbox-could-be-planning-to-make-xbox-360-games-playable-on-pc/</link><pubDate>Tue, 04 Aug 2026 12:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/xbox-could-be-planning-to-make-xbox-360-games-playable-on-pc/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[We Got Our First Look at Riftbound’s 2027 Release Lineup]]></title><description><![CDATA[Riftbound, the League of Legends trading card game (TCG) from Riot Games, just saw the release of its fourth expansion Vendetta on July 31, the first set to achieve release parity among all of the game's available languages. We still have one more expansion to come in 2026, with Radiance dropping October 23, but today's State of the Game update detailed even more products players can get their hands on before year's end.<br />
The biannual update also discussed the game's release roadmap for 2027, sta]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/we-got-our-first-look-at-riftbounds-2027-release-lineup/</link><pubDate>Mon, 03 Aug 2026 22:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/we-got-our-first-look-at-riftbounds-2027-release-lineup/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Riftbound’s Card Templates Are Getting A Big Overhaul in 2027]]></title><description><![CDATA[Riftbound, Riot Games' League of Legends trading card game (TCG), recently celebrated its one-year anniversary on August 1 during GenCon. Since its launch late last year, the game's undergone dozens of changes, errata, rules updates, and even card bans. In its first of three State of the Game updates this week (and second overall this year), Riot broke down some of the biggest changes coming to Riftbound starting in January of 2027 with the release of the game's sixth set, Legacy.Two State of th]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/riftbounds-card-templates-are-getting-a-big-overhaul-in-2027/</link><pubDate>Mon, 03 Aug 2026 22:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/riftbounds-card-templates-are-getting-a-big-overhaul-in-2027/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[A New Palworld Game Has Been Announced, And It’s Releasing Pretty Soon]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Palworld series is expanding. Garena has announced Palworld Online, a new MMORPG for mobile, which the developer is making under a licensing deal with Palworld developer Pocketpair.<br />
Garena will develop and publish Palworld Online for iOS and Android. The game aims to reimagine the "depth, freedom, and scale" of the main game for mobile. Palworld Online will have new, original story elements, along with MMO features like a "seamless, interconnected open world," Garena said. The game has coope]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/a-new-palworld-game-has-been-announced-and-its-releasing-pretty-soon/</link><pubDate>Mon, 03 Aug 2026 21:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/a-new-palworld-game-has-been-announced-and-its-releasing-pretty-soon/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[No Matter Which You Choose, Graphics Cards Are About To Get A Lot More Expensive]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hold on tight to the graphics cards you have, because those sitting on retailer shelves are about to get a lot more expensive, irrespective of whether you prefer AMD or Nvidia.Last week, Nvidia GPUs were confirmed to be getting a substantial price hike, with anything between 20% and 30% being reported. That gave AMD the perfect moment to communicate a price increase of its own, with market analyst Harukaze571 reporting that the company had been waiting for Nvidia to make the first move.The repor]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/no-matter-which-you-choose-graphics-cards-are-about-to-get-a-lot-more-expensive/</link><pubDate>Mon, 03 Aug 2026 21:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/no-matter-which-you-choose-graphics-cards-are-about-to-get-a-lot-more-expensive/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Baldur’s Gate 3 Third-Person Mod Revitalizes The Game]]></title><description><![CDATA[When Baldur's Gate 3 launched in 2023, it didn't take long for modders to add new camera options, including a third-person view. Now, a new third-person mod is expanding the view of Baldur's Gate 3 and allowing veteran players a chance to revisit the game from a fresh perspective.The true third-person mod was created and posted by Nexus mods user Relysia, who acknowledges that it builds upon the previously released native camera tweeks mod and retains its features. However, the new mod adds a wa]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/baldurs-gate-3-third-person-mod-revitalizes-the-game/</link><pubDate>Mon, 03 Aug 2026 21:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/baldurs-gate-3-third-person-mod-revitalizes-the-game/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Xbox Price Hikes Are Now In Effect Worldwide]]></title><description><![CDATA[Buying a new Xbox just got a lot more expensive in the US, Europe, and UK. The previously announced Xbox Series X|S price hikes are now in effect as of August 1, and people should expect to pay significantly more.In the US, all 512GB Xbox models went up by $100, while the 1 TB systems are now $150 more expensive. All 2 TB models are discontinued. You can see all the new US prices below, and prices for other regions further down (via VGC).<br />
Xbox Series S 512GB - $500<br />
Xbox Series S 1TB - $600Xbox S]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/xbox-price-hikes-are-now-in-effect-worldwide/</link><pubDate>Mon, 03 Aug 2026 18:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/xbox-price-hikes-are-now-in-effect-worldwide/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Love And Deepspace’s Biggest Controversy Is Now Hitting Its Wallet]]></title><description><![CDATA[Love and Deepspace just had its worst financial month to date, as the dating gacha&nbsp;sim's revenue has cratered. While it was pulling in around $30 - $60 million in revenue every month (per Sensor Data), July saw the game make a noticeably smaller amount of cash, to the tune of $10.3 million. That's a massive 73% drop when compared to June 2026 ($38 million), and the fall can all be traced back to the announcement--and subsequent cancellation--of&nbsp;Valko, who would have been the game's six]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/love-and-deepspaces-biggest-controversy-is-now-hitting-its-wallet/</link><pubDate>Mon, 03 Aug 2026 17:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/love-and-deepspaces-biggest-controversy-is-now-hitting-its-wallet/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Viral Steam Game Made $1.3 Million But Creator Only Got $2,000 After Mass Refunds]]></title><description><![CDATA[An 18-year-old from New Hampshire released a game called This Game Costs $200 earlier this year as a joke--but a lot of people bought it. The game generated $1.3 million in sales, but creator Michael Major didn't get anywhere near that big of a payday.He told WMUR that he set the price at $200 because that was the maximum a game could be listed for on Steam, and he expected no one to buy it. When he saw revenue of $1.3 million, he "almost died," Major said. To be sure, there are games on Steam t]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/viral-steam-game-made-13-million-but-creator-only-got-2000-after-mass-refunds/</link><pubDate>Mon, 03 Aug 2026 17:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/viral-steam-game-made-13-million-but-creator-only-got-2000-after-mass-refunds/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The World’s Gone To Hell, But You Still Have To Go To Work, Just Like In This Horror Game]]></title><description><![CDATA[A famous poet once said, "Work sucks; I know." That timeless truth is the backdrop for HR: Human Remains, an upcoming first-person horror game in which demons have taken over the world, but you're still clocking in for your desk job.&nbsp;Today, GameSpot can exclusively reveal the release date; it's coming to Steam on September 22. Check out the brand-new release date trailer below for more.With an aesthetic reminiscent of the original PlayStation era, HR: Human Remains has a darkly humorous ton]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/the-worlds-gone-to-hell-but-you-still-have-to-go-to-work-just-like-in-this-horror-game/</link><pubDate>Mon, 03 Aug 2026 17:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/the-worlds-gone-to-hell-but-you-still-have-to-go-to-work-just-like-in-this-horror-game/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fire Emblem: Fortune’s Weave Nintendo Direct Announced For This Week]]></title><description><![CDATA[A new Nintendo Direct has been announced, and this time, the focus is on Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave. If you're interested, you can tune in at 7 AM PT / 10 AM ET&nbsp;on August 4 to watch the broadcast. Nintendo says that you can expect "roughly 20 minutes" of new information about the game.One of several big first-party games from Nintendo scheduled for launch this year, Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave is the first game in the longrunning tactical-RPG series to be developed exclusively for Switch]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/fire-emblem-fortunes-weave-nintendo-direct-announced-for-this-week/</link><pubDate>Mon, 03 Aug 2026 16:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/fire-emblem-fortunes-weave-nintendo-direct-announced-for-this-week/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Marvel’s Wolverine Might Be Continuing Hugh Jackman’s Infamous Bare Butt Tradition]]></title><description><![CDATA[Marvel's Wolverine is finally slashing its way onto PS5 next month, and ahead of its release, it looks like the game is going to earn its Mature 17+ rating with blood and ass. According to the Entertainment Software Rating Board, the game contains blood, gore, drug references, strong language, and "partial nudity," but it's not specified whose gluteus maximus is on display."A handful of sequences briefly depict a character's exposed buttocks," the ESRB rating reads. That's a pretty vague descrip]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/marvels-wolverine-might-be-continuing-hugh-jackmans-infamous-bare-butt-tradition/</link><pubDate>Mon, 03 Aug 2026 16:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/marvels-wolverine-might-be-continuing-hugh-jackmans-infamous-bare-butt-tradition/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Last Of Us Co-Director Asks Why You Even Care About GTA 6, And The Internet Has Thoughts]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bruce Straley, the Naughty Dog veteran who worked on the Jak, Uncharted, and The Last of Us franchises before leaving to start his own studio, is asking his followers why they are excited for GTA 6.<br />
Posting on social media, Straley said he's asking this question out of genuine curiosity, and not simply to stir the pot. "No shade, just curious," he said.Straley said he's unsure if he's interested in playing GTA 6, so he was asking followers to share the reasons why they are excited for Rockstar's]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/the-last-of-us-co-director-asks-why-you-even-care-about-gta-6-and-the-internet-has-thoughts/</link><pubDate>Mon, 03 Aug 2026 16:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/the-last-of-us-co-director-asks-why-you-even-care-about-gta-6-and-the-internet-has-thoughts/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Obsession Star Inde Navarrette Has Been Offered Video Game Roles, Loves Shrek]]></title><description><![CDATA[Inde Navarrette reached a new level of fame this year after starring in Curry Barker's horror movie Obsession. She's also a big fan of video games. She's now revealed that she's been offered roles in games, and that she loves Shrek."Yes, and I'm starting my journey with that soon," she told Variety when asked if any studios had come calling to ask her to be in a video game. "I want to try something smaller to test the waters and then later, different. Video games are, obviously, a big interest o]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/obsession-star-inde-navarrette-has-been-offered-video-game-roles-loves-shrek/</link><pubDate>Mon, 03 Aug 2026 15:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/obsession-star-inde-navarrette-has-been-offered-video-game-roles-loves-shrek/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cody Rhodes Went Full Street Fighter For SummerSlam]]></title><description><![CDATA[Summerslam weekend saw several new champions emerge, but Cody Rhodes wasn't one of them. While the American Nightmare failed in his bid to dethrone CM Punk as the WWE Undisputed Champion, at least he managed to turn heads with his ring outfit, which went all in with Street Fighter influences. Rhodes--who plays Guile in the upcoming Street Fighter movie--hit the ring with a mask that captured the absurdity of Guile's signature hairdo and M. Bison's Shadaloo organization.<br />
Given that the Street Fig]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/cody-rhodes-went-full-street-fighter-for-summerslam/</link><pubDate>Mon, 03 Aug 2026 14:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/cody-rhodes-went-full-street-fighter-for-summerslam/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[If You Were Excited About Stellar Blade: Blood Rain, Here’s An AI-Slop Music Video To Fix That]]></title><description><![CDATA[Stellar Blade: Blood Rain is being promoted with an AI-slop music video created by developer Shift Up, and it's all about as soulless as you might expect.The video, which looks to be completely AI generated, features protagonist Evie singing an "original" song titled "Wanna be in Love" as she explores the dystopian cyberpunk city seen in the game's official announcement trailer that debuted as part of Summer Games Fest.At one point while wandering the city, Evie picks up a KPop Demon Hunters key]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/if-you-were-excited-about-stellar-blade-blood-rain-heres-an-ai-slop-music-video-to-fix-that/</link><pubDate>Fri, 31 Jul 2026 21:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/if-you-were-excited-about-stellar-blade-blood-rain-heres-an-ai-slop-music-video-to-fix-that/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[World Of Warcraft Is Coming To D&amp;D, And Will Let You Grind Renown Just Like The MMO]]></title><description><![CDATA[World of Warcraft is getting the Dungeons &amp; Dragons treatment, with the iconic tabletop roleplaying game set to translate developer Blizzard's popular MMORPG into a proper pencil-and paper-experience this November.&nbsp;D&amp;D: World of Warcraft is bringing a lot to the table, with everything a dungeon master might potentially need to create an Azeroth campaign. For starters, all 13 WoW classes will be playable, with six additional subclasses, three modified ones, and over 40 class speciali]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/world-of-warcraft-is-coming-to-dampd-and-will-let-you-grind-renown-just-like-the-mmo/</link><pubDate>Fri, 31 Jul 2026 20:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/world-of-warcraft-is-coming-to-dampd-and-will-let-you-grind-renown-just-like-the-mmo/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Unsurprisingly, It’s PlayStation, Not You, Benefiting From Tariff Refunds]]></title><description><![CDATA[US tariffs may have forced Sony to increase the prices of its PlayStation hardware, but the company is now benefiting from those tariffs being refunded. As part of the company's latest earnings report, it noted an increase in operating income can be attributed in part to tariff refunds--refunds it seems unlikely to pass onto consumers who paid those higher prices.Those refunds were issued earlier this year after the US Supreme court declared tariffs implemented by President Trump to be unlawful.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/unsurprisingly-its-playstation-not-you-benefiting-from-tariff-refunds/</link><pubDate>Fri, 31 Jul 2026 19:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/unsurprisingly-its-playstation-not-you-benefiting-from-tariff-refunds/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Here’s Why People Think The Ocarina Of Time Remake Will Launch A Week Before GTA 6]]></title><description><![CDATA[Suspicions are arising among Legend of Zelda fans that the Ocarina of Time remake will launch in mid-November--just within spitting distance of Grand Theft Auto 6. The theories revolve around an apparent pattern of Nintendo's Amiibo releases, and it's hard to blame anyone for buying into them.Per Kotaku, fans claim to have spotted a November 11 release date (adjusted to November 12 with the correct regional system clock settings) for a pair of Kirby Air Riders Amiibo figures (Sword Kirby and Noi]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/heres-why-people-think-the-ocarina-of-time-remake-will-launch-a-week-before-gta-6/</link><pubDate>Fri, 31 Jul 2026 18:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/heres-why-people-think-the-ocarina-of-time-remake-will-launch-a-week-before-gta-6/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mistfall Hunter’s Best Class Just Got Even Better]]></title><description><![CDATA[Developer Bellring Games' extraction brawler Mistfall Hunter is finally out after a handful of betas, and following its July 29 release, the developer has already dropped an update that made one of the game's best classes even better.Launched on July 30, this new update makes some important balance adjustments to the newest class, the Withered Knight. During the beta, the hallowed sentinel only wielded a greatsword. But now that the full game is out, the Withered Knight gets a second weapon like]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/mistfall-hunters-best-class-just-got-even-better/</link><pubDate>Fri, 31 Jul 2026 17:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/mistfall-hunters-best-class-just-got-even-better/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls’ Biggest Secrets Are Already Online]]></title><description><![CDATA[August is shaping up to be a fun month with the release of games like Beast of Reincarnation and Pro Jank Footy, and if you're a fighting game fan, you can also grab Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls. Officially out next week, physical copies of the game have managed to&nbsp;break their street date, and naturally, there are plenty of spoilers online.While we won't be listing them here, please start fine-tuning your filters for specific keywords. From what we've seen online, details include&nbsp;vario]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/marvel-tokon-fighting-souls-biggest-secrets-are-already-online/</link><pubDate>Fri, 31 Jul 2026 17:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/marvel-tokon-fighting-souls-biggest-secrets-are-already-online/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Here Is Xbox CEO’s Plan To Turn Things Around]]></title><description><![CDATA[While Microsoft itself just set a record for the biggest single-day market cap swing in history, the company's Xbox division is struggling. How will new Xbox CEO Asha Sharma turn things around?<br />
In a memo to staff obtained by The Verge, Sharma shared the top Xbox priorities for the current fiscal year and beyond. These included four main buckets--Core, Content, Creation, and Connection. Some of the efforts include making Minecraft "the world's creator platform" and getting Xbox games to become "g]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/here-is-xbox-ceos-plan-to-turn-things-around/</link><pubDate>Fri, 31 Jul 2026 17:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/here-is-xbox-ceos-plan-to-turn-things-around/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Two Unreleased Virtual Boy Games Are Coming To Nintendo Switch Online]]></title><description><![CDATA[Three decades ago, Nintendo discontinued its Virtual Boy console after it failed to catch on. But now, two of the unreleased Virtual Boy titles are set to make their debut on Nintendo Switch Online.Nintendo has announced that D-Hopper and Zero Racers will be available on Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pass on August 4. D-Hopper was originally known as Dragon Hopper, and it's a fantasy action-adventure game that puts players in control of a prince as he attempts to bring down an evil regime a]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/two-unreleased-virtual-boy-games-are-coming-to-nintendo-switch-online/</link><pubDate>Fri, 31 Jul 2026 17:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/two-unreleased-virtual-boy-games-are-coming-to-nintendo-switch-online/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Guillermo Del Toro Begged For An Easier Dead Cells, And The Game’s Devs Answered His Call]]></title><description><![CDATA[Whether you're a veteran gamer or not, it's okay to admit that Motion Twin's 2018 roguelike-metroidvania Dead Cells is kinda hard. So much so that, eight years later, acclaimed filmmaker and avid gamer Guillermo del Toro has implored the studio to make it a little more forgiving for "the elderly players." Well, Motion Twin heard the phone ringing, saw the caller ID, picked the phone up, and granted del Toro's wish--or, rather, reminded him this option already exists.In a July 29 IGN interview, d]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/guillermo-del-toro-begged-for-an-easier-dead-cells-and-the-games-devs-answered-his-call/</link><pubDate>Fri, 31 Jul 2026 16:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/guillermo-del-toro-begged-for-an-easier-dead-cells-and-the-games-devs-answered-his-call/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[For Doom Composer Mick Gordon, Every Soundtrack Is Waiting To Be Discovered]]></title><description><![CDATA[There's no shortage of video game soundtracks that you can boot up and enjoy these days, but few can compare to Mick Gordon's work on 2016's Doom and 2020's&nbsp;Doom Eternal. Each soundtrack has a raw, unflinching sound that perfectly encapsulates the rip-and-tear gameplay with its heavy beats and unrelenting ferocity, and Gordon even built a custom analog effects and audio-routing rig to turn the most brutal of sounds into harmonic violence.Gordon will be bringing that soundtrack with him when]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/for-doom-composer-mick-gordon-every-soundtrack-is-waiting-to-be-discovered/</link><pubDate>Fri, 31 Jul 2026 16:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/for-doom-composer-mick-gordon-every-soundtrack-is-waiting-to-be-discovered/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Resident Evil Movie Will Have “F**ked Up” Imagery, Director Says]]></title><description><![CDATA[Resident Evil movie director Zach Cregger (Barbarian, Weapons) has teased that his upcoming video game movie will have "really wild" sequences with "f**ked up and weird" imagery.He said this in an interview with Empire (via GamesRadar), adding that he's unsure if the "lighting-in-a-bottle" nature of the spooky Aunt Gladys character from Weapons will be repeatable in Resident Evil. But Cregger promised that the Resident Evil movie has "a couple of things" that are "really wild."Cregger has also t]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/resident-evil-movie-will-have-fked-up-imagery-director-says/</link><pubDate>Fri, 31 Jul 2026 16:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/resident-evil-movie-will-have-fked-up-imagery-director-says/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tom Holland Reveals His Favorite Video Game And Why He Cannot Play Fortnite]]></title><description><![CDATA[Actor Tom Holland, who starred as Nathan Drake in the Uncharted movie, has shared new insight into his gaming habits, and he is a big fan of another Naughty Dog game. He also discussed how difficult he finds Fortnite to be.Asked on the Happy Sad Confused podcast to name his favorite video game, he said The Last of Us: Part II. "So good," he said. But did he watch HBO's The Last of Us TV show? He said he did not, in part because he holds the game in such high regard."I have not watched the series]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/tom-holland-reveals-his-favorite-video-game-and-why-he-cannot-play-fortnite/</link><pubDate>Fri, 31 Jul 2026 15:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/tom-holland-reveals-his-favorite-video-game-and-why-he-cannot-play-fortnite/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sony’s Latest PS5 Sales Data Shows Digital Pulling Even Further Ahead]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sony's plans to embrace an all-digital future are starting to gain ground, as the company has confirmed that 82% of all PS5 games,&nbsp;microtransactions, and DLC&nbsp;from Q1 2026--covering April 1 to June 30--were sold digitally. This is an increase of the previous ratio of digital games sold across the entire 2025 financial, which averaged 78%. It is worth noting that each quarter in that period had different numbers--83% in Q1 2025 FY, 72% in Q2, 76% in Q3, and 85% in Q4--so there's still pl]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/sonys-latest-ps5-sales-data-shows-digital-pulling-even-further-ahead/</link><pubDate>Fri, 31 Jul 2026 14:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/sonys-latest-ps5-sales-data-shows-digital-pulling-even-further-ahead/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[PS5 Is Closing In On 100 Million Sales, But It’s Losing Ground To The PS4]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sony is starting to feel the pinch of console price hikes, as the last quarter--April 1 to June 30 of 2026--saw the company sell&nbsp;1.6 million PS5s, a slight increase when compared to the previous quarter that saw 1.5 million consoles sold. That's a steep decline of 36% when compared to the same period in 2025, and so far, PS5 lifetime sales have reached 95.3 million units sold. In comparison, the PS4 had moved 100.2 million units by the same point in its lifecycle, albeit with the help of re]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/ps5-is-closing-in-on-100-million-sales-but-its-losing-ground-to-the-ps4/</link><pubDate>Fri, 31 Jul 2026 14:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/ps5-is-closing-in-on-100-million-sales-but-its-losing-ground-to-the-ps4/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sony Defends Going Digital, But Says It Understands Players’ Love Of Physical PS5 Games]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sony's decision to kill PS5 disc production in 2028 has been met with massive criticism since it was first announced, and the company has acknowledged the backlash. In a Q&amp;A session for investors following the posting of its&nbsp;Q1 financial results today--running from April 1 to June 30--Sony revealed more details about its decision to shift toward an all-digital future, and how the announcement had been met with "strong views" from its community of gamers."We announced that from January 2]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/sony-defends-going-digital-but-says-it-understands-players-love-of-physical-ps5-games/</link><pubDate>Fri, 31 Jul 2026 14:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/sony-defends-going-digital-but-says-it-understands-players-love-of-physical-ps5-games/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[For The First Time, Doom And Its Composer Will Melt Faces In Real Life]]></title><description><![CDATA[Fans of one of gaming's most iconic soundtracks will soon get to experience it in a whole new way, as composer Mick Gordon is set to play the Doom soundtrack live on stage for the first time as the headliner at Radar Festival in the UK next summer. Although Gordon played a medley at The Game Awards in 2016, this will be his first full-length set with a live band, orchestra, and full production.Gordon is known for defining Doom's identity with crushing riffs, industrial synths, and earth-shaking]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/for-the-first-time-doom-and-its-composer-will-melt-faces-in-real-life/</link><pubDate>Fri, 31 Jul 2026 12:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/for-the-first-time-doom-and-its-composer-will-melt-faces-in-real-life/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[EA Says Saudi Takeover Deal Is Set To Close Next Week]]></title><description><![CDATA[Electronic Arts will become a private company again very soon, with the gaming giant set to be acquired by an investors' group led by the Saudi Arabian government.<br />
As revealed in today's SEC filing, "all regulatory approvals required to complete the Merger have been obtained. Electronic Arts currently expects the Merger to close on or about the close of trading on August 4, 2026."<br />
The news comes just after the deal was approved by the European Union. The $55 billion deal is among the biggest eve]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/ea-says-saudi-takeover-deal-is-set-to-close-next-week/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Jul 2026 23:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/ea-says-saudi-takeover-deal-is-set-to-close-next-week/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Square Enix Insists That Cursed Kingdom Hearts Art Was Not AI-Generated]]></title><description><![CDATA[Last month's Nintendo Direct was full of all types of treats for Kingdom Hearts fans, including the announcement that native versions of the entire Kingdom Hearts trilogy will be coming to Switch 2 via the release of The Kingdom Hearts Collection [I-III]. Players did not respond well to the trilogy's key art, which Square Enix shared on X shortly after the announcement. Players quickly noticed several strange details in the image, and accused Square Enix of using generative AI to create it.GameS]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/square-enix-insists-that-cursed-kingdom-hearts-art-was-not-ai-generated/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Jul 2026 21:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/square-enix-insists-that-cursed-kingdom-hearts-art-was-not-ai-generated/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Exclusive: Disney Insists That Cursed Kingdom Hearts Art Was Not AI-Generated]]></title><description><![CDATA[Last month's Nintendo Direct was full of all types of treats for Kingdom Hearts fans, including the announcement that native versions of the entire Kingdom Hearts trilogy will be coming to Switch 2 via the release of The Kingdom Hearts Collection [I-III]. Unfortunately, players did not respond well to the trilogy's key art, which Square Enix shared on X shortly after the announcement. Players quickly noticed several strange details in the image, and accused Square Enix of using generative AI to]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/exclusive-disney-insists-that-cursed-kingdom-hearts-art-was-not-ai-generated/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Jul 2026 21:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/exclusive-disney-insists-that-cursed-kingdom-hearts-art-was-not-ai-generated/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Diablo 4 Will Finally Let You Play The Same Character Each Season]]></title><description><![CDATA[Diablo 4 Season 15 will receive a new character Rebirth feature--one that will allow players to convert Eternal Realm characters into seasonal ones.Usually, it goes the opposite way. Characters at the end of a season are automatically converted into non-seasonal Eternal Realm ones, where they typically languish in neglect until they need to be deleted to make room for new seasonal characters.&nbsp;As part of the newly detailed Season 15, developer Blizzard will instead let players continue to pl]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/diablo-4-will-finally-let-you-play-the-same-character-each-season/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Jul 2026 21:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/diablo-4-will-finally-let-you-play-the-same-character-each-season/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Diablo 4 Season 15 Is Adding Stone Of Jordan And Other Iconic Items From Diablo’s Past]]></title><description><![CDATA[Diablo 4's next season will see the return of some of the most iconic items from throughout the franchise's history, including powerful rings like Stone of Jordan and Ring of Royal Grandeur.The currently ongoing Season 14 hasn't exactly been Diablo 4's best season, but Blizzard is looking to give players an early preview of what's coming in Season 15 with a playable public-test realm build available August 4-11.As detailed in an official blog post, it's a season that looks to introduce several n]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/diablo-4-season-15-is-adding-stone-of-jordan-and-other-iconic-items-from-diablos-past/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Jul 2026 20:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/diablo-4-season-15-is-adding-stone-of-jordan-and-other-iconic-items-from-diablos-past/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Helldivers 2’s Long-Awaited Warhammer 40K Warbond Brings Grimdark New Weapons, Though Not The Most Iconic]]></title><description><![CDATA[Helldivers 2 players will soon be able to dish out death to Super Earth enemies with Warhammer 40K weapons like the Meltagun, Bolt Pistol, and more.Games Workshop's grimdark Warhammer 40K universe is the next crossover coming to developer Arrowhead Studios' popular shooter on August 12 in the form of a Legendary Warbond, joining the likes of Halo and Killzone. While there are none of the setting's iconic Space Marines in sight, 40K's Astra Militarum faction is instead getting the spotlight.As re]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/helldivers-2s-long-awaited-warhammer-40k-warbond-brings-grimdark-new-weapons-though-not-the-most-iconic/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Jul 2026 19:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/helldivers-2s-long-awaited-warhammer-40k-warbond-brings-grimdark-new-weapons-though-not-the-most-iconic/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rideshare “Stimulator” Is Basically An Uber Simulator With Weirder Passengers]]></title><description><![CDATA[The gig economy comes for us all in the end, and if you've ever worked a few Uber shifts, you'll be well aware how some customers are a bit&hellip; odd. That's the vibe that Rideshare Stimulator--no, that is not a typo, and the game title is stylized as Rideshare "Stimulator" for some reason, but we're not doing that--is attempting to capture.<br />
https://youtu.be/lQxBAE1tE8g<br />
Like the many, many simulator games on the market, Rideshare Stimulator is aiming to authentically replicate what it's like t]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/rideshare-stimulator-is-basically-an-uber-simulator-with-weirder-passengers/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Jul 2026 19:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/rideshare-stimulator-is-basically-an-uber-simulator-with-weirder-passengers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[After Layoffs, New Elder Scrolls Online Content Is Delayed But Still Coming]]></title><description><![CDATA[Despite losing a staggering amount of staff in a recent layoff, developer ZeniMax Online Studios (ZOS) has reiterated that The Elder Scrolls Online (ESO) is "here to stay," and the team has dropped a new roadmap to prove that more content is still coming to the popular MMORPG.<br />
In a July 30 news post on ESO's official website, game director Nick Giacomini outlined what you can expect from the MMORPG in 2026 and 2027. Many of the most anticipated changes, such as the combat and class refresh and U]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/after-layoffs-new-elder-scrolls-online-content-is-delayed-but-still-coming/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Jul 2026 18:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/after-layoffs-new-elder-scrolls-online-content-is-delayed-but-still-coming/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dead By Daylight Is Giving Out Free Codes For Its Next Chapter]]></title><description><![CDATA[Dead by Daylight's next chapter, Chorus of Sin, is a "community-driven" event that kicks off at the end of August, but you can start playing it up to a month early by winning yourself an early-access code.&nbsp;Starting July 30, Dead by Daylight content creators will stream the new Chorus of Sin chapter on Twitch, and tuning in for at least an hour will place you in a drawing that will randomly select winners. Those lucky players will receive Steam codes via email to play the next chapter ahead]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/dead-by-daylight-is-giving-out-free-codes-for-its-next-chapter/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Jul 2026 18:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/dead-by-daylight-is-giving-out-free-codes-for-its-next-chapter/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bethesda’s New Logo Looks Like It Actually Belongs To A Video Game Company]]></title><description><![CDATA[This year marks several big video game anniversaries, from the 25th anniversary of Halo to the Super NES turning 35, and publisher Bethesda Softworks&nbsp;is celebrating 40 years in the industry with a brand-new logo. The company unveiled the new design today, which has a very cyberpunk-inspired look to it with its choice of font, colors, and subtle decorative elements. "40 years of adventures. Here's to the worlds we've built together... and those still to come. We're marking the occasion with]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/bethesdas-new-logo-looks-like-it-actually-belongs-to-a-video-game-company/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Jul 2026 18:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/bethesdas-new-logo-looks-like-it-actually-belongs-to-a-video-game-company/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[FF7 Revelation Director Really Wants You To Have A Physical Edition For The Game]]></title><description><![CDATA[The biggest topic in the games industry right now is the debate around physical media, with Sony kickstarting the conversation by killing its production of PlayStation discs in January 2028. Everyone has thoughts about the company's decision, including Final Fantasy 7 Revelation director Naoki Hamaguchi, who said he's trying to make a physical edition of the game happen.In a July 29 interview with GamesRadar+, Hamaguchi acknowledged that "the general trend" he's seeing is a shift towards downloa]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/ff7-revelation-director-really-wants-you-to-have-a-physical-edition-for-the-game/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Jul 2026 17:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/ff7-revelation-director-really-wants-you-to-have-a-physical-edition-for-the-game/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Halo: Campaign Evolved On PC Has A Missing Feature You Need A Mod To Access]]></title><description><![CDATA[This week, PlayStation 5 players were able to join their Xbox and PC counterparts for the first time in Halo: Campaign Evolved. Console gamers are able to use a classic Halo feature that the PC port seemingly lacks: split-screen co-op. However, a new PC mod restores access to this missing feature.A Halo: Campaign Evolved split-screen co-op mod was posted on Nexus Mods by user Jpurd. As noted by Jpurd, the mod doesn't do anything except unlock the local split-screen option that was already in the]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/halo-campaign-evolved-on-pc-has-a-missing-feature-you-need-a-mod-to-access/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Jul 2026 23:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/halo-campaign-evolved-on-pc-has-a-missing-feature-you-need-a-mod-to-access/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Halo: Campaign Evolved On PC Has A Hidden Feature You Need A Mod To Access]]></title><description><![CDATA[This week, PlayStation 5 players were able to join their Xbox and PC counterparts for the first time in Halo: Campaign Evolved. Console gamers are able to use a classic Halo feature that the PC port seemingly lacks: split-screen co-op. However, a new PC mod restores access to this missing feature.A Halo: Campaign Evolved split-screen co-op mod was posted on Nexus Mods by user Jpurd. As noted by Jpurd, the mod doesn't do anything except unlock the local split-screen option that was already in the]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/halo-campaign-evolved-on-pc-has-a-hidden-feature-you-need-a-mod-to-access/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Jul 2026 23:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/halo-campaign-evolved-on-pc-has-a-hidden-feature-you-need-a-mod-to-access/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[EA CEO Got A Huge Pay Increase While Company Laid Off Devs]]></title><description><![CDATA[When Saudi Arabia's leveraged buyout of Electronic Arts is finalized, the newly private company won't have to release any financial documents to the public. In the meantime, EA's latest financial disclosure has revealed that CEO Andrew Wilson received a massive $30 million increase in his compensation this year, and he wasn't the only EA executive to reap the rewards.Per EA's report filed with the Security and Exchange Commission, Wilson's compensation package in the previous fiscal year rose by]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/ea-ceo-got-a-huge-pay-increase-while-company-laid-off-devs/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Jul 2026 21:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/ea-ceo-got-a-huge-pay-increase-while-company-laid-off-devs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[WoW Classic Hardcore Players Are Being Terrorized By Hidden Underground Enemies]]></title><description><![CDATA[World of Warcraft Classic's Hardcore servers are hard enough without having to worry about ambushes from underground, but that's exactly what's happening to unsuspecting low-level players in the game's Stonetalon Mountains zone.&nbsp;The recent patch 1.15.9 introduced various quality-of-life updates to WoW Classic, including improvements to raid frames, nameplates, and even the introduction of the modern game's UI edit mode. Unfortunately, as detailed by players on Reddit and a PSA on Wowhead, i]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/wow-classic-hardcore-players-are-being-terrorized-by-hidden-underground-enemies/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Jul 2026 20:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/wow-classic-hardcore-players-are-being-terrorized-by-hidden-underground-enemies/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Shrek Comes To Ubisoft’s Popular Fighting Game]]></title><description><![CDATA[After Shrek was added to a popular soccer game, everyone's favorite green ogre is now in Ubisoft's fighting game Brawlhalla. Shrek is popping up all over the place this year to help celebrate the 25th anniversary of the 2001 film that won the first-ever Academy Award for Best Animated Feature.<br />
The Brawlhalla x Shrek event runs through August 19 and also brings Fiona and Puss in Boots to the fighting game; Donkey is available as a companion. As you can see in the trailer below, each character has]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/shrek-comes-to-ubisofts-popular-fighting-game/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Jul 2026 20:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/shrek-comes-to-ubisofts-popular-fighting-game/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jumanji: Open World Trailer Embraces Respawns, Boss Fights, And Everything Else That Makes Games Fun]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jumanji is rolling the dice for one last adventure, and ahead of its release later this year, you can check out the new trailer for the upcoming film.Once again featuring the familiar quartet of Dwayne Johnson, Kevin Hart, Karen Gillian, and Jack Black as the film series' video game avatars--who have somehow escaped into the real world and are acting like TikTok IRL NPCs--Jumanji: Open World is the final chapter in the trilogy that includes 2017's&nbsp;Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle and 2019's J]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/jumanji-open-world-trailer-embraces-respawns-boss-fights-and-everything-else-that-makes-games-fun/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Jul 2026 19:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/jumanji-open-world-trailer-embraces-respawns-boss-fights-and-everything-else-that-makes-games-fun/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Naruto Card Game First Look: Rules, Gameplay, And Cards Explained]]></title><description><![CDATA[Trading card games are bigger than ever, and anime studios have taken notice. Following the launch of the popular One Piece TCG, the next big IP stepping into the scene is Naruto, the fan-favorite&nbsp;series that helped popularize anime throughout the 2000s. Naruto Card Game launches in Summer 2027, and ahead of its arrival, more details on it have been revealed at Gen Con 2026.What is Naruto Card Game?<br />
https://youtu.be/2AByN4yTij4<br />
Described as a strategic trading card game that features charac]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/naruto-card-game-first-look-rules-gameplay-and-cards-explained/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Jul 2026 18:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/naruto-card-game-first-look-rules-gameplay-and-cards-explained/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Resident Evil Movie Is Most Violent Thing Zach Cregger Has Ever Made — “You Gotta Go Grotesque”]]></title><description><![CDATA[Zach Cregger is known for gore galore with his horror/thriller movies Weapons and Barbarian, but his new Resident Evil movie is "definitely the most violent" thing he's ever made.He told this to Empire, saying, "You gotta go grotesque" and "all the way" in terms of violence. "So it's gnarly. It's brutal. A very bloody affair," he said.<br />
Beyond his directorial projects, Cregger appeared in countless sketches during his comedy days with Whitest Kids 'U Know, and some of them were very violent. In "]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/resident-evil-movie-is-most-violent-thing-zach-cregger-has-ever-made-you-gotta-go-grotesque/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Jul 2026 17:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/resident-evil-movie-is-most-violent-thing-zach-cregger-has-ever-made-you-gotta-go-grotesque/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nexus Mods Wants To Replace Modding Frustration With One-Click Simplicity]]></title><description><![CDATA[One of the best--and worst--things about PC gaming is the support for mods, allowing users to customize their games to an absurd degree. Installing a mod isn't always straightforward, and the more it remixes a game, the greater the chance of that title crashing, burning, and frustrating the user on the other end. Nexus Mods, one of the largest sites in the modding community, is aiming to fix that issue with a long-term plan to make mods easier to access and use.Following a change in leadership l]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/nexus-mods-wants-to-replace-modding-frustration-with-one-click-simplicity/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Jul 2026 17:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/nexus-mods-wants-to-replace-modding-frustration-with-one-click-simplicity/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Double Fine Cuts 25% Of Staff After Separating From Microsoft]]></title><description><![CDATA[After regaining its independence from Microsoft, the veteran, esteemed game developer Double Fine has enacted a sweeping round of layoffs.<br />
Studio head Tim Schafer said the San Francisco-based studio laid off 23 people this week, which, according to reporter Jason Schreier, amounted to about 25% of the developer's total headcount.<br />
"As a small, tightly knit team, these actions are not taken lightly," Schafer said. "Only the survival of our studio would ever make us consider such a painful move."He]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/double-fine-cuts-25-of-staff-after-separating-from-microsoft/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Jul 2026 16:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/double-fine-cuts-25-of-staff-after-separating-from-microsoft/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rockstar Co-Founder And GTA Co-Creator On Physical Games: Companies Should Provide It If People Want It]]></title><description><![CDATA[Dan Houser, the co-founder of Rockstar Games and co-creator of the GTA franchise, has commented on the ongoing discussion and debate about physical games in the wake of Sony's decision to stop supporting discs in 2028.<br />
Speaking to IGN, Houser said, "I don't know that I care." But he said, "If people want that, I think companies should provide it."<br />
"But I don't know that I personally care," he said.He went on to say that one of the benefits of digital games is "the ability to update and fix probl]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/rockstar-co-founder-and-gta-co-creator-on-physical-games-companies-should-provide-it-if-people-want-it/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Jul 2026 15:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/rockstar-co-founder-and-gta-co-creator-on-physical-games-companies-should-provide-it-if-people-want-it/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Spider-Man: Brand New Day’s Fight Scenes Started With Marvel’s Spider-Man Screenshots]]></title><description><![CDATA[The new Spider-Man movie sees its star, Tom Holland, once again do whatever a spider can, which apparently includes using finishing moves from the recent Spider-Man games. In a new interview, Holland and film director Destin Daniel Cretton spoke about how the Spider-Man games from Insomniac influenced the film, specifically with how Spidey lands a knockout blow on his enemies."A lot of the action," from the games inspired Holland, as he explained to IGN during the premiere event for Brand New Da]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/spider-man-brand-new-days-fight-scenes-started-with-marvels-spider-man-screenshots/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Jul 2026 15:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/spider-man-brand-new-days-fight-scenes-started-with-marvels-spider-man-screenshots/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New GTA 6 Info Coming Soon, It Seems]]></title><description><![CDATA[According to a reputable insider, new information about Rockstar's GTA 6 could arrive very soon. NateTheHate, who has accurately reported unannounced details about upcoming games before, recently said he expects to see "a fair bit" of GTA 6 in August.He went on to push back against the narrative that just because Rockstar has not marketed GTA 6 much so far, with just a few months to go before launch, that there is some cause for concern."They have a marketing plan &amp; they are sticking to that]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/new-gta-6-info-coming-soon-it-seems/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Jul 2026 15:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/new-gta-6-info-coming-soon-it-seems/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Xbox Players Can Now Claim Free PC Versions Of These Ubisoft Games]]></title><description><![CDATA[Xbox has announced that it has expanded its partnership with Ubisoft, and if you own certain games from the publisher on console, you'll now have free PC versions of them to play. Available right now, 13 games in total will be available for free through the Ubisoft Connect app on PC after you link your Xbox account:<br />
Assassin's Creed MirageAssassin's Creed ValhallaAvatar: Frontiers of PandoraFar Cry 6Immortals Fenyx RisingPrince of Persia: The Lost CrownRiders RepublicSkull and BonesThe Crew 2The]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/xbox-players-can-now-claim-free-pc-versions-of-these-ubisoft-games/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Jul 2026 14:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/xbox-players-can-now-claim-free-pc-versions-of-these-ubisoft-games/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Silent Hill: Townfall Devs Were Given The Freedom To Make Their Own Kind Of Horror ]]></title><description><![CDATA[Glasgow-based developer Screen Burn has been around for over a decade, and Silent Hill: Townfall is the studio's highest-profile game to date. The studio has produced a few cult-classics over the years like Stories Untold and Observation, but with its Silent Hill spin-off, the team has described being handed the keys to Konami's premier survival-horror franchise as a "confidence builder."Silent Hill Townfall was announced during Konami's dedicated 2022 livestream for the series, which also saw t]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/silent-hill-townfall-devs-were-given-the-freedom-to-make-their-own-kind-of-horror/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Jul 2026 09:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/silent-hill-townfall-devs-were-given-the-freedom-to-make-their-own-kind-of-horror/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Silent Hill: Townfall Dev Wants Players To Discuss Its Story Mysteries For Decades]]></title><description><![CDATA[One way to gauge the success of a game is by looking at how much talk it generates after launch, and in the case of Silent Hill Townfall, game director Jon McKellan has an ambitious goal for the Scottish psychological-horror. According to McKellan, the team at Screen Burn is looking to give players just the right amount of story. By maintaining an air of mystery and ambiguity, it will create a launchpad for people to discuss the themes and plot beats of Silent Hill Townfall for years to come."It]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/silent-hill-townfall-dev-wants-players-to-discuss-its-story-mysteries-for-decades/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Jul 2026 09:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/silent-hill-townfall-dev-wants-players-to-discuss-its-story-mysteries-for-decades/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Konami Wants You To Know How Serious It Is About Silent Hill]]></title><description><![CDATA[Over the past few years, we've seen a major revival of the Silent Hill franchise, with 2024's Silent Hill 2 remake offering a spectacular reimagining of one of the series' most beloved entries while titles like Silent Hill f and Townfall propel the series forward and seek to redefine what a Silent Hill game can be. Turns out, having so many Silent Hill projects developed at the same time was a deliberate strategy set by Konami, and a way to prove to fans that it's serious about the franchise's f]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/konami-wants-you-to-know-how-serious-it-is-about-silent-hill/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Jul 2026 09:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/konami-wants-you-to-know-how-serious-it-is-about-silent-hill/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Here’s Why Silent Hill: Townfall Is A First-Person Game]]></title><description><![CDATA[Silent Hill: Townfall makes some big changes from the usual Silent Hill experience that fans have come to expect, not only with its Scottish setting, but also with its first-person perspective. While this gameplay style is unusual for Silent Hill (we still remember you, PT), it turns out there was really no debate about whether it was right for Townfall.Speaking at a media roundtable event that GameSpot attended, director Jon McKellan said that from the very start, Silent Hill: Townfall was plan]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/heres-why-silent-hill-townfall-is-a-first-person-game/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Jul 2026 09:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/heres-why-silent-hill-townfall-is-a-first-person-game/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[A Chance To Get Behind The Wheel Of Crazy Taxi: World Tour Is Coming Soon]]></title><description><![CDATA[Those itching to take Crazy Taxi: World Tour for a test drive can now sign up for their chance, as developer Sega has announced a multiplayer closed network test.Crazy Taxi: World Tour's closed network test will run September 11-13 in the US. Those interested will need to sign up on the game's website by August 31. The test will be available on all of Crazy Taxi: World Tour's announced platforms (Xbox Series X|S, PC, and PlayStation 5), though Sega states on its website that certain platforms "m]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/a-chance-to-get-behind-the-wheel-of-crazy-taxi-world-tour-is-coming-soon/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Jul 2026 22:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/a-chance-to-get-behind-the-wheel-of-crazy-taxi-world-tour-is-coming-soon/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[GTA Online Players In Australia Can No Longer Gamble With Fake Money]]></title><description><![CDATA[Grand Theft Auto Online players in Australia are no longer able to gamble in the game's Diamond Casino, after Rockstar Games appears to have blocked access in the wake of the Australian government's crackdown on online gambling.Australian players began to report the change on Reddit (via Vice), as they were no longer able to participate in the various casino games like three card poker, blackjack, roulette, and slots, that were added to GTA Online way back in 2019 as part of the Diamond Casino h]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/gta-online-players-in-australia-can-no-longer-gamble-with-fake-money/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Jul 2026 20:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/gta-online-players-in-australia-can-no-longer-gamble-with-fake-money/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[BioWare Lost The Knowledge Needed To Remaster Dragon Age, Former Producer Says]]></title><description><![CDATA[Remasters are good business for video game companies, but don't expect to see BioWare's Dragon Age games getting the same treatment in the future--or possibly, ever. That's according to Dragon Age series producer Mark Darrah, who says that the original trilogy of games likely won't be remastered due to BioWare losing too much institutional knowledge.Speaking to FRVR, Darrah--who was the executive producer on the Dragon Age series--was asked about the possibility of the&nbsp;classic Dragon Age ga]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/bioware-lost-the-knowledge-needed-to-remaster-dragon-age-former-producer-says/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Jul 2026 19:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/bioware-lost-the-knowledge-needed-to-remaster-dragon-age-former-producer-says/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Capcom Is Having A Great Year, And It Has Franchises New And Old To Thank]]></title><description><![CDATA[We're just over halfway through the year, but it's one that has already been incredibly fruitful for Capcom thanks to its two marquee releases in 2026.Resident Evil Requiem, the ninth installment in the enduring series, has been both a critical and commercial success, with this latest quarter being no different. Requiem has sold over a million copies this last quarter, bringing the sequel up to over 8 million units sold since its release in February.<br />
Perhaps surprisingly, it was also one of the]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/capcom-is-having-a-great-year-and-it-has-franchises-new-and-old-to-thank/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Jul 2026 19:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/capcom-is-having-a-great-year-and-it-has-franchises-new-and-old-to-thank/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[A Cyberpunk Spin-Off Brawler Might Be Happening At WayForward – Report]]></title><description><![CDATA[As CD Projekt Red continues working on Cyberpunk 2, the company could have a spin-off title to tide over fans in the meantime. MP1st reports that a former WayForward employee's portfolio revealed information on a game project codenamed Gemini that relates to the Netflix series Cyberpunk: Edgerunners.The status of the Cyberpunk spin-off game at WayForward is unclear, though the report claims research and development was underway from 2025 into this year. Project Gemini was apparently planned to b]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/a-cyberpunk-spin-off-brawler-might-be-happening-at-wayforward-report/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Jul 2026 18:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/a-cyberpunk-spin-off-brawler-might-be-happening-at-wayforward-report/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[PlayStation Plus Free Games For August 2026 Revealed]]></title><description><![CDATA[PlayStation has revealed this month's batch of free games for PlayStation Plus subscribers. All PS Plus members will be able to claim a trio of freebies starting August 4: Big Walk, Dying Light 2, and Signalis. If you haven't claimed July's PlayStation Plus free games yet, make sure to do so before next Tuesday.A day-one release, Big Walk is developed by Untitled Goose Game studio House House. If you've ever wanted to touch digital grass, then this might be the game for you, as Big Walk puts you]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/playstation-plus-free-games-for-august-2026-revealed/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Jul 2026 17:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/playstation-plus-free-games-for-august-2026-revealed/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[PlayStation Plus Free Games For August 2026 Out Now]]></title><description><![CDATA[PlayStation has released this month's batch of free games for PlayStation Plus subscribers. All PS Plus members can now claim a trio of freebies, which became available today, August 4: Big Walk, Dying Light 2, and Signalis.<br />
A day-one release, Big Walk is developed by Untitled Goose Game studio House House. If you've ever wanted to touch digital grass, then this might be the game for you, as Big Walk puts you inside of a lush open-world environment full of puzzles, tough terrain, and no real dan]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/playstation-plus-free-games-for-august-2026-out-now/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Jul 2026 17:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/playstation-plus-free-games-for-august-2026-out-now/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Live-Action Zelda Movie Actor Was Too Young To Play Breath Of The Wild When It Released]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ideally, the people involved with adapting a celebrated media franchise should be quite familiar with said franchise. But the actor bringing Link to life in the upcoming live-action The Legend of Zelda movie has a pretty good excuse for not experiencing a top-rated game of the series--at least when it launched.Speaking to GamesRadar, Benjamin Evan Ainsworth, 17, recalled when Breath of the Wild came out in 2017. Prefacing that his age would show, the Link actor admitted: "I remember being quite]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/live-action-zelda-movie-actor-was-too-young-to-play-breath-of-the-wild-when-it-released/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Jul 2026 16:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/live-action-zelda-movie-actor-was-too-young-to-play-breath-of-the-wild-when-it-released/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Final Fantasy 14 On Switch 2 Is A Sobering Reminder That Storage Isn’t Cheap]]></title><description><![CDATA[One of the biggest MMOs of all time, Final Fantasy 14, is coming to Switch 2 next month, and you're going to want to clear a lot of space to install the game. According to the Switch eShop listing for the game, Final Fantasy 14 will take up 117.2GB of available storage capacity, gobbling up almost half of the handheld's built-in SSD.As for why Final Fantasy 14 is so massive, that comes down to the Switch 2 version offering the base game and its five expansions--Heavensward, Stormblood, Shadowbri]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/final-fantasy-14-on-switch-2-is-a-sobering-reminder-that-storage-isnt-cheap/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Jul 2026 16:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/final-fantasy-14-on-switch-2-is-a-sobering-reminder-that-storage-isnt-cheap/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 Swings Into A Brand New Day]]></title><description><![CDATA[Spider-Man: Brand New Day officially swings into theaters this week, and to celebrate the return of the webhead, Marvel's Spider-Man 2 on PS5 is getting a few upgrades. While developer Insomniac had previously revealed that the game would be updated with a new costume based on the threads worn by Spider-Man actor Tom Holland, players can also grab a slick cel-shaded costume and some PS5 Pro enhancements.With Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls out next month, players can look forward to donning a costu]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/marvels-spider-man-2-swings-into-a-brand-new-day/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Jul 2026 15:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/marvels-spider-man-2-swings-into-a-brand-new-day/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Long-Awaited Co-Op Zombie Game Is Finally Arriving Next Month]]></title><description><![CDATA[Though No More Room In Hell 2 has been playable via Steam and Epic's early-access programs for a while now, the 1.0 build is finally on the way, and it'll coincide with the game's launch on PS5 and Xbox Series X|S. All of this arrives on August 11.The first-person zombie game is played on large, semi-open maps and built for teams of up to eight players. If you never played the original, think Left 4 Dead, but slower and much harder. It's also less of a shooter than that genre titan, because maki]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/long-awaited-co-op-zombie-game-is-finally-arriving-next-month/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Jul 2026 15:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/long-awaited-co-op-zombie-game-is-finally-arriving-next-month/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Microsoft’s Chaotic Server Outage Was Down To A Single Service Failure]]></title><description><![CDATA[This week got off to a rocky start for Xbox, as a server outage saw players across the world unable to sign in, make purchases, or access their games for several hours. Those issues have since been fixed, and in a candid post online, Xbox Chief Technology Officer Scott Van Vliet spoke about what exactly happened to the Xbox network, how it was fixed, and what Microsoft will be doing to enhance its response times in the future.As Vliet explained, a licensing service that operates outside of Xbox]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/microsofts-chaotic-server-outage-was-down-to-a-single-service-failure/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Jul 2026 13:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/microsofts-chaotic-server-outage-was-down-to-a-single-service-failure/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Meccha Chameleon Players Are Getting Malware From User-Made Maps]]></title><description><![CDATA[Meccha Chameleon--a multiplayer prop-hunt game that's been blowing up on Steam lately--seems to have hit its first real road bump since it launched in early June. As pointed out by a player who goes by Feint, some of the game's player-made maps are basically just Trojan horses containing malware. One of Feint's friends had mentioned briefly seeing a command prompt appear while they were downloading the map. Curious, Feint dug into the files and concluded that the map known as Lazer Tag Zero cont]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/meccha-chameleon-players-are-getting-malware-from-user-made-maps/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Jul 2026 22:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/meccha-chameleon-players-are-getting-malware-from-user-made-maps/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[You Might Need A Face Scan To Buy Pokemon Cards Soon, Thanks To Scalpers]]></title><description><![CDATA[Pokemon card scalpers are generally regarded as the worst part of the hobby, and in Japan, The Pokemon Company is taking steps to address the problem. As part of its crackdown to create a safe&nbsp;shopping environment, The Pokemon Company is introducing a facial recognition system for adult shoppers and children of a certain age.According to its website, this will be a mandatory measure for gaining access to a Pokemon&nbsp;Card Store,&nbsp;and customers may only enter a shop once per day. Presc]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/you-might-need-a-face-scan-to-buy-pokemon-cards-soon-thanks-to-scalpers/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Jul 2026 16:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/you-might-need-a-face-scan-to-buy-pokemon-cards-soon-thanks-to-scalpers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Best Way To Remake More Final Fantasy Games Is Staring Square Enix In The Face]]></title><description><![CDATA[With the Final Fantasy 7 remake trilogy reaching its conclusion next year, franchise fans are already asking which game will be next for a modern-day glow-up. The subject was brought up during the Final Fantasy Fan Festival in Berlin on the weekend, and Final Fantasy 14's Naoki Yoshida said that some of the most-requested titles for a remake would need multiple games to pull off successfully.Final Fantasy 6 appears to be at the top of the list--with Final Fantasy 8 and 9 also in contention--but]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/the-best-way-to-remake-more-final-fantasy-games-is-staring-square-enix-in-the-face/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Jul 2026 16:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/the-best-way-to-remake-more-final-fantasy-games-is-staring-square-enix-in-the-face/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Stalker 2’s First Major Expansion Arrives Very Soon]]></title><description><![CDATA[Stalker 2 has been out for nearly two years, and if you've been itching to jump back into the post-apocalyptic hellscape, you'll have a great reason to do so. The game's first expansion, Stalker 2: Cost of Hope, releases in just a few weeks across PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X|S.<br />
Cost of Hope puts you back in control of Stalker 2 protagonist Skif, with the character following a "mysterious PDA signal" as the dangerous Zone's Duty and Freedom factions come into conflict. GSC Game World promises "doz]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/stalker-2s-first-major-expansion-arrives-very-soon/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Jul 2026 15:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/stalker-2s-first-major-expansion-arrives-very-soon/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Xbox Network Is Down Right Now, Microsoft Confirms]]></title><description><![CDATA[It's not just you; the Xbox network--or parts of it, depending on when you read this--is down. After users across the globe&nbsp;began reporting issues with the Xbox Network, Xbox identified several&nbsp;issues affecting its online services today. At the time of writing, the following functions are still experiencing "major issues" on the Xbox network:<br />
Account&nbsp;and profileStore and subscriptionsGames and gamingApps and mobile<br />
These problems are widespread, and include an inability to sign in]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/xbox-network-is-down-right-now-microsoft-confirms/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Jul 2026 14:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/xbox-network-is-down-right-now-microsoft-confirms/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[IGN at San Diego Comic-Con 2026 - Day 2 | The Walking Dead, Marvel MCU, Control Resonant, and More]]></title><description><![CDATA[IGN at San Diego Comic-Con 2026 - Day 2 | The Walking Dead, Marvel MCU, Control Resonant, and More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/ign-at-san-diego-comic-con-2026-day-2-the-walking-dead-marvel-mcu-control-resonant-and-more/</link><pubDate>Sun, 26 Jul 2026 04:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/ign-at-san-diego-comic-con-2026-day-2-the-walking-dead-marvel-mcu-control-resonant-and-more/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kratos’ Next God Of War Game Will Pick Up Where Laufey Leaves Off]]></title><description><![CDATA[Kratos' story isn't over yet, as God of War developer Sony Santa Monica announced that the main face of the franchise will lead a new game, following the launch of God of War Laufey in February 2027. Speaking at San Diego Comic-Con, Santa Monica Studio head of creative Cory Barlog briefly announced a new Kratos-led game that will connect directly to next year's new God of War adventure that stars his deceased wife, Faye."Everything we are doing in the Faye game is a continuation of what came bef]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/kratos-next-god-of-war-game-will-pick-up-where-laufey-leaves-off/</link><pubDate>Sat, 25 Jul 2026 09:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/kratos-next-god-of-war-game-will-pick-up-where-laufey-leaves-off/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Surprise: God Of War Laufey Has A Release Date, And Its Kratos-Led Sequel Has Been Announced]]></title><description><![CDATA[The God of War Laufey release date has been announced and, much like we anticipated, you won't have to wait too long before you can play Faye's story.At San Diego Comic-Con 2026, Sony Santa Monica Studios officially announced that the God of War Laufey release date will be 16 February, 2027.https://twitter.com/SonySantaMonica/status/2080831512820519253<br />
Game director Cory Barlog also announced that the game will ship with physical discs. That announcement comes just weeks after Sony announced tha]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/surprise-god-of-war-laufey-has-a-release-date-and-its-kratos-led-sequel-has-been-announced/</link><pubDate>Sat, 25 Jul 2026 09:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/surprise-god-of-war-laufey-has-a-release-date-and-its-kratos-led-sequel-has-been-announced/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jimothy, The Viral Raccoon, Is Becoming An Earnable WoW Pet]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jimothy, the short-spined raccoon who has captured the hearts of the internet, is coming to World of Warcraft.Over the past few weeks, Jimothy the raccoon has gone absolutely viral, as Seattle locals share images and videos of the animal celebrity going about his daily life. He's hard to miss, as his unique spinal condition gives him a noticeably shortened torso and neck that makes him look like a goblin in raccoon form.&nbsp;Naturally, as Jimothy's popularity skyrocketed, so too did the brands]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/jimothy-the-viral-raccoon-is-becoming-an-earnable-wow-pet/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Jul 2026 21:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/jimothy-the-viral-raccoon-is-becoming-an-earnable-wow-pet/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Resident Evil Movie Trailer On PlayStation’s YouTube Page Is Full Of People Asking Sony To Change Course On Discs]]></title><description><![CDATA[The newest trailer for the upcoming Resident Evil movie from Weapons director Zach Cregger has arrived, and the version of the trailer posted on the PlayStation YouTube page is full of jokes and references to Sony's controversial decision to end support for physical game discs in 2028.<br />
The movie, which hails from Sony Pictures, doesn't have a heck of a lot to do with the PlayStation brand outside of the Sony connection, but since it was posted on PlayStation's YouTube page, people took the oppor]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/resident-evil-movie-trailer-on-playstations-youtube-page-is-full-of-people-asking-sony-to-change-course-on-discs/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Jul 2026 21:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/resident-evil-movie-trailer-on-playstations-youtube-page-is-full-of-people-asking-sony-to-change-course-on-discs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Blizzard Employee Out Of A Job After Allegedly Helping Friends Cheat In WoW]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Blizzard employee who used developer tools to allegedly help a group of friends complete a challenging Mythic+ dungeon in World of Warcraft is no longer with the company, Blizzard has confirmed.Earlier this week, a thread on Reddit called attention to a suspicious Mythic+ 23 dungeon run. A simple look at the key in question on Warcraftlogs, a site players use to track dungeon and raid performance, showed the dungeon shouldn't have been completed in time, as after the final boss the group still]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/blizzard-employee-out-of-a-job-after-allegedly-helping-friends-cheat-in-wow/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Jul 2026 20:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/blizzard-employee-out-of-a-job-after-allegedly-helping-friends-cheat-in-wow/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Halo: Campaign Evolved Secret Ending Seems To Tease A Halo 2 Remake]]></title><description><![CDATA[The original Halo might not be the only entry in the series to get a full redo, with the secret ending of Halo: Campaign Evolved giving a wink and a nod to fans by hinting at a Halo 2 remake.Spoilers for Halo: Campaign Evolved (and the 2001 original) follow.Completing the campaign on Legendary difficulty adds a light-hearted sequence featuring Sergeant Johnson, who is relaxing on a makeshift beach chair on the shore while somehow viewing the original Legendary joke ending from Halo: Combat Evolv]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/halo-campaign-evolved-secret-ending-seems-to-tease-a-halo-2-remake/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Jul 2026 20:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/halo-campaign-evolved-secret-ending-seems-to-tease-a-halo-2-remake/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[GTA 6 Is The First Game I’ve Seen With A Best-Before Date]]></title><description><![CDATA[We're about four months from the launch of the biggest game of the year: Grand Theft Auto 6. The hype is no doubt through the roof, but if you're in Japan, you'll need to turn that excitement into immediate action because you'll have a limited amount of time to redeem the code that comes in the game box.As outlined in a June 24 FAQ on Rockstar Games' support page, Japanese gamers will have 170 days to use the code, or it'll expire. The official wording is as follows:Product codes in Japan will e]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/gta-6-is-the-first-game-ive-seen-with-a-best-before-date/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Jul 2026 19:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/gta-6-is-the-first-game-ive-seen-with-a-best-before-date/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sega Won’t Ditch Physical Media, But Says Digital Expansion Is Vital]]></title><description><![CDATA[No one really loves Sony's decision to kill physical PlayStation discs in January 2028, but there is data that backs up the company's plan. Sega's president understands the choice and the numbers, but he says the company remains committed to producing physical media despite the push to an all-digital future.In a recent interview with Famitsu (that was translated by Eurogamer), Sega president Shuji Utsumi spoke about how the company needs to be "more digitally conscious and become more global." F]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/sega-wont-ditch-physical-media-but-says-digital-expansion-is-vital/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Jul 2026 18:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/sega-wont-ditch-physical-media-but-says-digital-expansion-is-vital/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tomb Raider Catalyst Quietly Gets Delayed To 2028]]></title><description><![CDATA[Out of nowhere, the second major Tomb Raider game, Catalyst from developer Crystal Dynamics, has been stealthily delayed by Amazon Game Studios.In a lengthy interview with The Game Business on July 23, Amazon Games' boss Jeff Gattis sneakily mentioned that Tomb Raider Catalyst would duck its 2027 release window, instead releasing in 2028."We have announced the two Tomb Raider titles," Gattis said. "[Legacy of] Atlantis comes February 12 next year, and then we'll follow on in 2028 with the next o]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/tomb-raider-catalyst-quietly-gets-delayed-to-2028/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Jul 2026 18:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/tomb-raider-catalyst-quietly-gets-delayed-to-2028/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Is PSN Down? It Was For Hours Today, But It’s Back Up Now]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sony's PlaYStation Network was experiencing network issues today, July 24, but those problems now seem to have been resolved. As usual, your mileage may vary, but the hours-long outage now seems to be fixed.The official PlayStation Status page notes that, "All services are up and running."The outage earlier today was severe. All services were initially impacted, including account management, gaming and social, PlayStation Video, PlayStation Store, and PlayStation Direct.The website Downdetector]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/is-psn-down-it-was-for-hours-today-but-its-back-up-now/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Jul 2026 17:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/is-psn-down-it-was-for-hours-today-but-its-back-up-now/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Here’s Why The New Resident Evil Movie Has Snow And Smartphones]]></title><description><![CDATA[There's undeniable hype and chatter for filmmaker Zach Cregger's Resident Evil movie, but one talking point from fans concerns the evident differences in setting between the adaptation and the Resident Evil 2 game, despite the film "living in the world" of that game. But Cregger hasn't been shy to address these creative changes, and he candidly spoke about why his movie is set in the present day with a snowy backdrop.Speaking at San Diego Comic-Con (per DiscussingFilm), Cregger reminded fans tha]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/heres-why-the-new-resident-evil-movie-has-snow-and-smartphones/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Jul 2026 17:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/heres-why-the-new-resident-evil-movie-has-snow-and-smartphones/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Resident Evil 4 Has Sold More Than Twice As Much As Any Other Current-Gen Remake]]></title><description><![CDATA[The launch of Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced has proven that there's still a strong appetite for video game remakes, and at 3.5 million sales and counting, Ubisoft's new game is off to a smashing start. That's not too bad, and if you look at the numbers, the Black Flag remake is already one of the best games in this category of the current generation. It still has a long, long&nbsp;way to go before it can dethrone the current king of remakes, as 2023's Resident Evil 4 is still a sales jugg]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/resident-evil-4-has-sold-more-than-twice-as-much-as-any-other-current-gen-remake/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Jul 2026 16:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/resident-evil-4-has-sold-more-than-twice-as-much-as-any-other-current-gen-remake/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Reacher Star Alan Ritchson Loves Call Of Duty, Would Be Up For Being In The Movie]]></title><description><![CDATA[Alan Ritchson, known for his role as Aquaman on Smallville and Jack Reacher on Reacher, has revealed that Call of Duty is his favorite video game and that he would be interested in appearing in the upcoming Call of Duty movie.Appearing on the Happy Sad Confused podcast, Richtson said video game adaptations "scare me a little bit" because "so few work." He's right that video game movies have a spotty track record when it comes to critical and commercial success, with many notable flops, like 2024]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/reacher-star-alan-ritchson-loves-call-of-duty-would-be-up-for-being-in-the-movie/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Jul 2026 16:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/reacher-star-alan-ritchson-loves-call-of-duty-would-be-up-for-being-in-the-movie/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Atari Announces 10-Movie Deal With Universal But Don’t Expect Them All To Get Made]]></title><description><![CDATA[Video games are the hot new thing in Hollywood AKA the next content library to mine for ideas and stories. Atari has announced a 10-movie deal with Jurassic World and The Odyssey studio Universal to adapt some of the company's legendary video game properties for the big screen.<br />
Announced at San Diego Comic-Con, Atari has partnered with Entertainment 360 to make a deal with Universal Pictures to give the movie studio the option to develop 10 Atari games into films. Not all of them are expected to]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/atari-announces-10-movie-deal-with-universal-but-dont-expect-them-all-to-get-made/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Jul 2026 15:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/atari-announces-10-movie-deal-with-universal-but-dont-expect-them-all-to-get-made/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Resident Evil Movie Star Nearly Died During Filming After 150-Pound Blood Bag Almost Hit Him]]></title><description><![CDATA[Zach Cregger, the director of the upcoming Resident Evil movie, appeared at San Diego Comic-Con this week, where he revealed that the movie's star, Austin Abrams, nearly died filming a scene that ended up in the movie. The Resident Evil franchise has a history with this kind of thing, as a member of the production crew on Resident Evil: The Final Chapter was killed from injuries he sustained during an on-set accident.At Comic-Con, Slash Film reported that Cregger said there is a scene in the mov]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/resident-evil-movie-star-nearly-died-during-filming-after-150-pound-blood-bag-almost-hit-him/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Jul 2026 15:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/resident-evil-movie-star-nearly-died-during-filming-after-150-pound-blood-bag-almost-hit-him/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[EA Sports FC 27 Has A New $150 Edition, Because Ultimate Wasn’t Ultimate Enough]]></title><description><![CDATA[EA looks like it'll be aiming to extract extra cash from consumers, as not only will the company be offering $70 standard and&nbsp;$100&nbsp;"Ultimate" editions of its soccer game EA Sports FC 27, it'll also be selling a $150 "Ultimate Plus" version.To put this into perspective, EA already sells an MVP bundle of its football games for the same price, but you're getting both&nbsp;Madden NFL,&nbsp;College Football, and deluxe edition perks in that package. In comparison, the Ultimate Plus edition]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/ea-sports-fc-27-has-a-new-150-edition-because-ultimate-wasnt-ultimate-enough/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Jul 2026 13:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/ea-sports-fc-27-has-a-new-150-edition-because-ultimate-wasnt-ultimate-enough/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ubisoft Boss Has A Hot Take On Sony Killing Game Discs]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ubisoft boss Yves Guillemot believes that Sony's plan to kill PS5 game disc production in January 2028&nbsp;could have some benefits for the gaming industry. Speaking during a recent investor Q&amp;A, Guillemot expressed his opinion that the PS5 console market could emulate PC gaming--which has been an overwhelmingly&nbsp;digital-only scene since the rise of Steam--and hardware costs could come down as a result."What we saw on the PC is that it helped to grow the market," Guillemot said (via VGC]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/ubisoft-boss-has-a-hot-take-on-sony-killing-game-discs/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Jul 2026 13:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/ubisoft-boss-has-a-hot-take-on-sony-killing-game-discs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Batman Is Finally Getting A New Game, Just Not The One You Were Expecting]]></title><description><![CDATA[The new season of Batman: The Caped Crusader kicks off on July 31, and anyone looking to join the world's greatest detective in solving some mysteries can also jump into a new game launching the same day. Amazon Luna and Warner Bros. have announced Batman: Caped Crusader - Chronicles, which will be available for Amazon Prime members through the Luna library of streaming games at no extra cost. Amazon also revealed today that Luna will be rolling out to Prime Video on Fire TVs in the US and UK, a]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/batman-is-finally-getting-a-new-game-just-not-the-one-you-were-expecting/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Jul 2026 01:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/batman-is-finally-getting-a-new-game-just-not-the-one-you-were-expecting/</guid></item></channel></rss>