<?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>Tue, 21 Jul 2026 23:09:00 +0200</lastBuildDate><item><title><![CDATA[Maybe Not Everything Needs To Be A Fortnite Collab]]></title><description><![CDATA[Honestly, I thought I could no longer be surprised by the off-the-wall collaborations between Fortnite and various other IPs. At this point in Fortnite's very lucrative lifespan, the general rule of thumb seems to be, "If it's popular, it's gonna end up in Fortnite." Damn near every Marvel Cinematic Universe character has made an appearance, countless musical artists have held in-game concerts, and Epic has always been very good at making sure that whatever the internet is obsessed with at any g]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/maybe-not-everything-needs-to-be-a-fortnite-collab/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Jul 2026 23:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/maybe-not-everything-needs-to-be-a-fortnite-collab/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Darkest Dungeon Is Getting New DLC, Even Though It Has A Sequel]]></title><description><![CDATA[Red Hook Studios surprised Darkest Dungeon fans by announcing new DLC for the first game years after a sequel was already released. It's titled The Fire's Edge and will be out in August.Darkest Dungeon exited early access in 2016 and last received DLC in May 2020. In the six years since, Red Hook launched a sequel that builds on the strong foundations of the first game and has supported it with DLC. That's why it's a bit surprising to see the developers return to the game that started it all.The]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/darkest-dungeon-is-getting-new-dlc-even-though-it-has-a-sequel/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Jul 2026 20:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/darkest-dungeon-is-getting-new-dlc-even-though-it-has-a-sequel/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ubisoft Reacts To Ghost Recon Leaks, Promises News In August]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ubisoft has confirmed that it will share what's next for Ghost Recon when it celebrates the series' 25th anniversary on August 6. This comes after several reports and rumors about upcoming Ghost Recon games emerged over the past month.On July 20, Insider Gaming reported on a leak of the Ghost Recon: Wildlands Definitive Edition, a current-generation remaster of the 2017 game that will add a new mission, support 4K resolution, and run at 60 frames per second. It claimed that this is part of an "u]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/ubisoft-reacts-to-ghost-recon-leaks-promises-news-in-august/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Jul 2026 20:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/ubisoft-reacts-to-ghost-recon-leaks-promises-news-in-august/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Warner Bros. Acquisition Is Stuck In Legal Limbo Again]]></title><description><![CDATA[Paramount Skydance's plan to acquire Warner Bros. Discovery has hit yet another snag, as a judge has issued a two-week pause on its planned acquisition. After a coalition of 12 state attorneys--led by California Attorney General Rob Bonta--argued that the merger would&nbsp;violate federal antitrust law and potentially lead to higher film and TV prices, Judge Araceli Martinez-Olguin placed a temporary pause on the merger.The order could be extended from 14 to 28 days, and Paramount Skydance was o]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/warner-bros-acquisition-is-stuck-in-legal-limbo-again/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Jul 2026 20:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/warner-bros-acquisition-is-stuck-in-legal-limbo-again/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nintendo Basically Says That Splatoon 4 Will Happen]]></title><description><![CDATA[While Splatoon Raiders looks like a pivot from Nintendo's competitive multiplayer-focused franchise, a producer on the series confirmed that PvP gameplay in Splatoon will endure, even uttering the phrase "Splatoon 4" in an interview.Nintendo's Ask the Developer feature (per Nintendo Life) included a question that straight-up asked producer Seita Inoue why a spin-off is the franchise's next entry instead of a proper Splatoon 4. Inoue clarified that though Raiders is a markedly different game, Nin]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/nintendo-basically-says-that-splatoon-4-will-happen/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Jul 2026 19:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/nintendo-basically-says-that-splatoon-4-will-happen/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hasbro Is Betting On Fewer, Bigger Video Games After $56 Million Write-Down]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hasbro's ambitious plan to expand into video games appears to have hit an expensive snag, as the company has recorded a $56 million impairment charge related to its video games portfolio for 2028 and beyond, according to its second-quarter earnings results. For the uninitiated, an impairment charge is a sudden loss of value for an asset, making it worth far less than what a company originally paid for it."Over the last several quarters, we have reviewed our portfolio and updated our plans for Ha]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/hasbro-is-betting-on-fewer-bigger-video-games-after-56-million-write-down/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Jul 2026 19:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/hasbro-is-betting-on-fewer-bigger-video-games-after-56-million-write-down/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[We Finally Know Xal’atath’s Evil Plan For The World Of Warcraft]]></title><description><![CDATA[After years of theories and speculation, World of Warcraft players may have finally uncovered the real endgame of its current main villain, Xal'atath.Xal'atath has been Azeroth's big bad for the past several expansions, but aside from amassing power in her Dark Heart artifact, her exact motivations haven't been entirely clear. She doesn't seem to work for the Old Gods but for herself, though to what end has been up for debate.<br />
Now, a datamined bit of dialogue from the game's upcoming 12.1 update]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/we-finally-know-xalataths-evil-plan-for-the-world-of-warcraft/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Jul 2026 19:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/we-finally-know-xalataths-evil-plan-for-the-world-of-warcraft/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Neill Blomkamp’s AI Film Has Fans Asking For District 10 Instead]]></title><description><![CDATA[A handful of filmmakers have begun testing the waters of AI-generated movies, and this week, Gran Turismo director Neill Blomkamp showed off a 14-minute short that was made entirely with the technology. Could the famed director of cult-classic movies like District 9 and Elysium be one of the first people in Hollywood to use generative AI in a way that wasn't met with overwhelming negativity? Probably not, as the comments for Blomkamp's latest project have ranged from apathetic to hostile, with p]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/neill-blomkamps-ai-film-has-fans-asking-for-district-10-instead/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Jul 2026 18:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/neill-blomkamps-ai-film-has-fans-asking-for-district-10-instead/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Xbox Game Pass Is Going Somewhere You Probably Forgot About]]></title><description><![CDATA[Xbox Game Pass is teaming up with another subscription service this week, albeit one that appeals to a niche section of gamers. Facebook parent group Meta and Xbox&nbsp;have announced that a starter edition of Xbox Game Pass is now available to Meta Horizon+ subscribers, giving them access to over 50 games via cloud streaming. Games can also be downloaded directly from the cloud and onto a Meta Quest headset, and the starting lineup includes a mix of AAA hits and classic indies. One thing to not]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/xbox-game-pass-is-going-somewhere-you-probably-forgot-about/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Jul 2026 18:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/xbox-game-pass-is-going-somewhere-you-probably-forgot-about/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nintendo Will Not Refund Tariff Fees It Passed Onto Customers, Saying They “Received Exactly What They Bargained And Paid For”]]></title><description><![CDATA[Nintendo is just one of many companies that has been claiming refunds on the tariffs it was forced to pay on goods entering the United States from August 2025, but says it doesn't have to, and won't, pass these onto customers.In August 2025, Nintendo increased the price of the original Switch console in accordance with ongoing tariffs at the time. These were deemed illegal but a US court in February 2026, with Nintendo suing the US government in an attempt to get their tariffs (and associated in]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/nintendo-will-not-refund-tariff-fees-it-passed-onto-customers-saying-they-received-exactly-what-they-bargained-and-paid-for/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Jul 2026 18:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/nintendo-will-not-refund-tariff-fees-it-passed-onto-customers-saying-they-received-exactly-what-they-bargained-and-paid-for/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hideo Kojima Reveals How He Wants To Die]]></title><description><![CDATA[Writer-director Hideo Kojima, famous for creating Metal Gear Solid and Death Stranding, has commented on how he would like to die.During a recent event, Kojima said he would like to die in a movie theater, and he even knows when, exactly, he'd like to pass away. "I like the time before the movie starts the best. Enter the movie theater, the lights turn off, the commercials and trailers play, then just before the movie starts is when I want to pass away," he said.<br />
https://twitter.com/Kojima_Hideo]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/hideo-kojima-reveals-how-he-wants-to-die/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Jul 2026 17:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/hideo-kojima-reveals-how-he-wants-to-die/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[We’ll Finally See The Witcher 3’s New Expansion Next Month]]></title><description><![CDATA[With Gamescom Opening Night Live just a little over a month away, it looks like the first big reveal for the showcase has been revealed: The Witcher 3. Not too long ago, CD Projekt Red confirmed that a third expansion for its fantasy-themed action-RPG is in development, and today, it confirmed a first look at The Witcher 3: The Wild Hunt - Songs of the Past will be held during Geoff Keighley's annual Gamescom kick-off show on August 23.Beyond that, CD Projekt Red--not to be confused with CD Proj]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/well-finally-see-the-witcher-3s-new-expansion-next-month/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Jul 2026 17:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/well-finally-see-the-witcher-3s-new-expansion-next-month/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls Beta – Start Time, Roster, And How To Get In]]></title><description><![CDATA[Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls launches soon, but if you're impatient, then you can dive into the game's open beta this weekend. While fighting game betas aren't a novelty, the Marvel Tokon one is turning heads for the sheer amount of content that it's offering to players, ranging from a stacked roster of playable characters to multiple modes that you can try out. For a closer look at how long it runs for and how you can get in, you can check out all the details below.Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/marvel-tokon-fighting-souls-beta-start-time-roster-and-how-to-get-in/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Jul 2026 16:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/marvel-tokon-fighting-souls-beta-start-time-roster-and-how-to-get-in/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Xbox Game Pass Gets Even More New Games In July]]></title><description><![CDATA[It's that time of the month again, as the second wave of Xbox Game Pass games for July 2026 has been officially revealed. As usual, subscribers can expect several day-one releases, including one of the biggest games of the month, Halo: Campaign Evolved. Microsoft has also dropped a sneak peek at what you can expect in August, as part of the first wave of new arrivals for Game Pass subscribers that month.The day-one launch of Midnight Shift lands on July 22, and in this online co-op detective hor]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/xbox-game-pass-gets-even-more-new-games-in-july/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Jul 2026 15:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/xbox-game-pass-gets-even-more-new-games-in-july/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Physical PS5 Game Sales Are Weaker Than You Might Expect]]></title><description><![CDATA[In the wake of Sony announcing that it will end support for physical PlayStation game discs in 2028, new data has come to light that speaks to the growing decline in physical PlayStation game sales in the US.Mat Piscatella of Circana released new data recently that reveals that only two PlayStation games sold more than 10,000 physical units in the US for the week that ended on July 11, 2026. And only 7 have sold more than 100,000 physical units so far in 2026.<br />
Piscatella also remarked that peopl]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/physical-ps5-game-sales-are-weaker-than-you-might-expect/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Jul 2026 15:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/physical-ps5-game-sales-are-weaker-than-you-might-expect/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Biggest Critics Of Xbox Game Pass May Be Inside Xbox]]></title><description><![CDATA[Xbox Game Pass used to be hailed as the "best deal" in gaming, but it started to lose its luster following a steep subscription price increase several months back--that is still higher than what it used to be even after a decrease--and shifting membership tiers. Some of Xbox's leaders aren't too high on Game Pass either, especially after it proved to be a disruptive influence on Microsoft's biggest franchise, Call of Duty. According to Bloomberg's Jason Schreier, several people within Xbox see G]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/the-biggest-critics-of-xbox-game-pass-may-be-inside-xbox/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Jul 2026 13:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/the-biggest-critics-of-xbox-game-pass-may-be-inside-xbox/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Game Pass Was A Good Idea But It Didn’t Work, Forza Horizon 5 Creative Director Says]]></title><description><![CDATA[Forza Horizon 5 creative director Mike Brown has weighed in with his thoughts on the situation at Xbox currently, and one of the things he commented on was Xbox Game Pass. He said in an interview that Xbox Game Pass, simply put, was not able to attract enough subscribers to make it viable as a business, and this contributed to the pain Xbox is going through today. After all, we recently found out that Microsoft was hoping to have 77 million subscribers by now, but the number is actually only aro]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/game-pass-was-a-good-idea-but-it-didnt-work-forza-horizon-5-creative-director-says/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 21:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/game-pass-was-a-good-idea-but-it-didnt-work-forza-horizon-5-creative-director-says/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Call Of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 Beta: Dates, Content, And How To Get In]]></title><description><![CDATA[Activision has confirmed the Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 multiplayer beta dates, which begin on August 21. The company also revealed how you can get it, what's in the beta, and when to expect more details. Read on to learn more.Modern Warfare 4 beta datesEarly access to the open beta runs August 21-25 on PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X|S. The multiplayer beta then opens for everyone, regardless of preorder status, from August 28-September 1. The open beta also brings in Switch 2 as a supported pla]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/call-of-duty-modern-warfare-4-beta-dates-content-and-how-to-get-in/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 19:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/call-of-duty-modern-warfare-4-beta-dates-content-and-how-to-get-in/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Original Pokemon Starters Are Ready To Make You Pokemoan]]></title><description><![CDATA[How does a sex toy shop stand out in the modern era of easily obtainable neck massagers and bedside buddies? The answer is surprisingly easy, as all you have to do is look at a popular IP and&nbsp;put in some elbow grease to transform that idea into a surprisingly cute nightstand buddy. Which is exactly what one company has done, with&nbsp;the return of its line of Pokemon--or Pokemoan--sex toys.These will go on sale starting July 21, and let's see Pokemon scalpers try and ruin this launch. Geek]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/the-original-pokemon-starters-are-ready-to-make-you-pokemoan/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 18:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/the-original-pokemon-starters-are-ready-to-make-you-pokemoan/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tides Of Annihilation Loses Expedition 33 Voice Actor Jennifer English]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tides of Annihilation developer Eclipse Glow Games has announced that voice actor Jennifer English will no longer be voicing the game's protagonist, Gwendolyn, due to personal health reasons. In an update on its social platforms, Eclipse Glow Games confirmed that&nbsp;English&nbsp;stepped down in June from the role, but she'll still be involved in the game in an advisory role. English has already helped to recommend a new voice actor to take over as Gwendolyn, but Eclipse Glow Games has not yet]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/tides-of-annihilation-loses-expedition-33-voice-actor-jennifer-english/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 18:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/tides-of-annihilation-loses-expedition-33-voice-actor-jennifer-english/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[GameSpot’s Exclusive Magic: The Gathering – The Hobbit Cards Turn Death Into An Opportunity]]></title><description><![CDATA[Among the flurry of announcements presented at MagicCon Amsterdam was the debut of The Hobbit, Magic: The Gathering&rsquo;s next expansion and a return to the universe of J.R.R. Tolkien. That debut was only the beginning, though, as we are now in preview season as the set&rsquo;s release approaches in August.&nbsp;We can exclusively reveal two new Rare cards from the main Hobbit set. One is a powerful green enchantment that can keep your battlefield stocked, and the other is a creature that will]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/gamespots-exclusive-magic-the-gathering-the-hobbit-cards-turn-death-into-an-opportunity/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 18:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/gamespots-exclusive-magic-the-gathering-the-hobbit-cards-turn-death-into-an-opportunity/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Next Game Of Thrones Game Has Been Delayed]]></title><description><![CDATA[The next Game of Thrones game, the RTS War for Westeros, has been delayed. The PC game was originally set for release in 2026, but developer Playside has announced that it's been delayed to "early 2027.""We remain unwavering in our mission to deliver a real-time strategy game set in the world of Westeros that meets the expectations of both RTS players and Game of Thrones fans," the developer said in a blog post. "This decision gives us the time needed to continue building towards that goal and e]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/the-next-game-of-thrones-game-has-been-delayed/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 17:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/the-next-game-of-thrones-game-has-been-delayed/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Xbox Game Pass Is Removing A Lot More Games Very Soon]]></title><description><![CDATA[The next set of Xbox Games Pass removals has been identified, and it appears there are a bunch more games leaving the service at the end of the month.<br />
Pure Xbox was first to discover that the "Leaving Soon" tab on the Xbox mobile app lists off eight games leaving the service on July 31. These include games like Celeste, Whiskerwood, Sniper Elite: Resistance, and Crusader Kings 3, among others. You can see the full list below.Microsoft removes (and adds) games to Game Pass across two waves per mo]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/xbox-game-pass-is-removing-a-lot-more-games-very-soon/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 16:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/xbox-game-pass-is-removing-a-lot-more-games-very-soon/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hot Toys’ New Marvel Rivals Figure Is Going To Make A Certain Kind Of Collector Very Happy]]></title><description><![CDATA[With San Diego Comic-Con kicking off this weekend, Hot Toys has unveiled several new sixth-scale figures, including a Luna Snow collectible that's going to make Marvel Rivals fans very happy. This is the first sixth-scale Marvel Rivals figure from the company, and like all of its other collectibles in this line, it's an impressive-looking replica of the South Korean K-Pop idol turned cryokinetic superhero.When it comes to figures that show plenty of skin, Hot Toys usually uses a specialized sili]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/hot-toys-new-marvel-rivals-figure-is-going-to-make-a-certain-kind-of-collector-very-happy/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 15:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/hot-toys-new-marvel-rivals-figure-is-going-to-make-a-certain-kind-of-collector-very-happy/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Call Of Duty Movie Gets A Key Update About Its Setting]]></title><description><![CDATA[Activision has clarified a key detail about the upcoming Call of Duty movie from director Peter Berg and writer Taylor Sheridan. At Fanatics Fest this weekend, Berg confirmed that the movie takes place in the Modern Warfare universe.This is a major detail, considering the Call of Duty series is known for its multiple brands, including Modern Warfare, Black Ops, and others, each with its own distinct tones, settings, and characters. Many were wondering which universe the film might take place in,]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/call-of-duty-movie-gets-a-key-update-about-its-setting/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 15:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/call-of-duty-movie-gets-a-key-update-about-its-setting/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Xbox Explains What Makes A Game An Xbox Exclusive]]></title><description><![CDATA[Amidst mass layoffs and increasing hardware prices, one of the other side effects of the Xbox "reset" is a renewed focus on console exclusives. While we know that Gears of War: E-Day and Clockwork Revolution will only be available on Xbox Series X|S and PC,&nbsp;they won't be the only two exclusives landing on those platforms."I can assure you, Gears of War: E-Day and Clockwork Revolution are not the only titles we're planning," chief strategy officer Matthew Ball said to GamesRadar. "To grow a]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/xbox-explains-what-makes-a-game-an-xbox-exclusive/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 15:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/xbox-explains-what-makes-a-game-an-xbox-exclusive/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Most Nintendo Employees Found Out About Tears Of The Kingdom When You Did]]></title><description><![CDATA[Nintendo has a good track record when it comes to keeping secrets, and in the case of The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, the Breath of the Wild sequel's announcement was one of the company's most confidential projects. In fact, the game's existence&nbsp;was so secret that many Nintendo employees only found out about it when it was teased during the&nbsp;E3 2019&nbsp;Nintendo Direct livestream.According to former Nintendo of America marketing and PR leads Kit Ellis and Krysta Yang, Tears]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/most-nintendo-employees-found-out-about-tears-of-the-kingdom-when-you-did/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 14:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/most-nintendo-employees-found-out-about-tears-of-the-kingdom-when-you-did/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Marathon Game Director Leaves Bungie At A Tumultuous Time]]></title><description><![CDATA[Marathon game director Joe Ziegler has announced that he's leaving Bungie for a new job, and his departure comes at a tumultuous time for the studio.Ziegler said in a note that taking over for him as game director on Marathon will be Del Chafe III, who was previously the assistant game director. Chafe III will work alongside creative director Julia Nardin to "guide the game forward."<br />
"Both of them have been operating in a strong leadership capacity for the team and are ready to guide Marathon in]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/marathon-game-director-leaves-bungie-at-a-tumultuous-time/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 21:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/marathon-game-director-leaves-bungie-at-a-tumultuous-time/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Zero Parades Dev Announces Layoffs Despite Game’s Critical Acclaim]]></title><description><![CDATA[Another day, another layoff announcement. This time it comes from Zero Parades: For Dead Spies developer ZA/UM, which said on social media that despite the game's critical acclaim, the studio can't sustain the size of its team.ZA/UM took to Bluesky on July 17 to share the unfortunate news. The team said that although Zero Parades reviewed well, "its commercial performance" made it difficult for the studio to maintain its current employee count. As a result, the company has "served redundancy or]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/zero-parades-dev-announces-layoffs-despite-games-critical-acclaim/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 20:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/zero-parades-dev-announces-layoffs-despite-games-critical-acclaim/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Todd Howard Addresses “Fan Chatter” About Bethesda-Obsidian Rivalry Conspiracies]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bethesda boss Todd Howard has addressed rumors of a rivalry between Bethesda Game Studios and Obsidian, saying the online discourse does not reflect reality.He told Windows Central, "I appreciate some of the fan chatter, but behind the scenes, there's a huge amount of mutual respect [between Bethesda and Obsidian]."Obsidian developed 2010's Fallout: New Vegas, which was a much-loved entry in the series. The studio is now working on a new Fallout game, though we still don't know exactly what it i]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/todd-howard-addresses-fan-chatter-about-bethesda-obsidian-rivalry-conspiracies/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 20:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/todd-howard-addresses-fan-chatter-about-bethesda-obsidian-rivalry-conspiracies/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Saudi Arabia’s EA Takeover Reportedly Set To Clear EU Hurdle]]></title><description><![CDATA[After announcing its $55 billion acquisition of EA in September 2025, the European Union is reportedly set to approve Saudi Arabia&rsquo;s Public Investment Fund (PIF) purchase at the end of July, according to new reporting from Reuters.As Reuters reported on July 17, people familiar with the deal said Saudi Arabia's PIF will secure the EU's approval under EU subsidy rules. This means that, after the EU completes its preliminary review under its Foreign Subsidies Regulation (FSR) on July 22, the]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/saudi-arabias-ea-takeover-reportedly-set-to-clear-eu-hurdle/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 19:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/saudi-arabias-ea-takeover-reportedly-set-to-clear-eu-hurdle/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Diablo 4 Season 14’s Worst Mythic Change Is No More: “Not Every Idea Lands”]]></title><description><![CDATA[Diablo 4 Season 14's most controversial change, only being able to equip one crafted-Mythic item at a time, is now a thing of the past.In a surprise patch on July 16 for PC (and coming sometime on July 17 for console players), Blizzard opted to remove the one equipped crafted-Mythic restriction introduced as part of Season of Death Awakening, as well as increase Mythic and Iconic Mythic drop rates from the new seasonal Lair Boss.Blizzard announced the season's other most controversial addition,]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/diablo-4-season-14s-worst-mythic-change-is-no-more-not-every-idea-lands/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 19:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/diablo-4-season-14s-worst-mythic-change-is-no-more-not-every-idea-lands/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[This PC Gamer Is Making His Own Physical Steam Games, One Expensive Cartridge At A Time]]></title><description><![CDATA[Physical PC games have been out of fashion for many years, thanks to the rise of digital distribution platforms like Steam. While big PC game boxes containing CD and DVD-ROMs have essentially died out, one modder has decided to bring back game cartridges to their Steam library, blending solid-state drives with Steam's flexible desktop client.Over on the PC Master Gaming Race subreddit, Jibril-sama detailed their plug-and-play approach to playing Steam games. They'd recently purchased a stack of]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/this-pc-gamer-is-making-his-own-physical-steam-games-one-expensive-cartridge-at-a-time/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 19:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/this-pc-gamer-is-making-his-own-physical-steam-games-one-expensive-cartridge-at-a-time/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bethesda Boss Talks Elder Scrolls 6, Fallout 5, Xbox Layoffs, And More]]></title><description><![CDATA[Todd Howard, the top man at Bethesda Game Studios (BGS), has finally broken his silence on just about everything Bethesda. This includes news on Fallout games (like Fallout 3, Fallout 5, and Fallout: New Vegas), confirmation of Obsidian Entertainment's Fallout spin-off (which we kinda already knew), updates on Starfield and The Elder Scrolls 6, and more.<br />
https://twitter.com/BethesdaStudios/status/2078117386935214101<br />
There's a lot to get into, so let's jump in.What's up with The Elder Scrolls 6 a]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/bethesda-boss-talks-elder-scrolls-6-fallout-5-xbox-layoffs-and-more/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 19:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/bethesda-boss-talks-elder-scrolls-6-fallout-5-xbox-layoffs-and-more/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Final Fantasy Resonance Trailer Imagines A World Without Final Fantasy 7 Changing Everything]]></title><description><![CDATA[Final Fantasy games have been rendered in 3D engines for far longer than they have in 2D, but the new trailer for Final Fantasy: Resonance wants you to imagine a world where Square Enix's risky 1997 gambit never happened. What would Final Fantasy look like if it stuck to its 2D pixel-art guns? We'd probably have gotten the HD-2D aesthetic a lot sooner, but regardless, this reimagining of the mobile gacha game Fantasy Brave Exvius continues to look stunning:<br />
https://youtu.be/ftCvnEE6rfI<br />
While the]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/final-fantasy-resonance-trailer-imagines-a-world-without-final-fantasy-7-changing-everything/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 18:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/final-fantasy-resonance-trailer-imagines-a-world-without-final-fantasy-7-changing-everything/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Starfield Remains “Important” To Bethesda, New Content Coming In 2027]]></title><description><![CDATA[As part of Bethesda's big announcements today about its future and what's coming next, the company also gave an update on Starfield. In its statement, Bethesda said, "Starfield remains an important part of our future."Starfield released in September 2023, so the game is now going into its third year. Bethesda said it will continue to expand the game with "new stories, targeted gameplay improvements, and additional updates." There will be "new Starborn content" coming to the game in 2027, Bethesd]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/starfield-remains-important-to-bethesda-new-content-coming-in-2027/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 18:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/starfield-remains-important-to-bethesda-new-content-coming-in-2027/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Physical Games Are “Irrelevant” To GameStop’s Business, Says CEO]]></title><description><![CDATA[In a games industry that is increasingly shifting to digital, amplified by PlayStation phasing out physical game discs starting in 2028, where does a brick-and-mortar chain like GameStop fit into this future? GameStop CEO Ryan Cohen appears to have no concern for this monumental shift whatsoever.When asked by Bloomberg about how Sony's digital policy would affect GameStop's business, Cohen responded: "It doesn't matter. It doesn't matter at all."<br />
While his answer appears flippant and preposterou]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/physical-games-are-irrelevant-to-gamestops-business-says-ceo/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 17:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/physical-games-are-irrelevant-to-gamestops-business-says-ceo/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Todd Howard Says Fallout’s Future Is Bigger Than The Long Wait For Fallout 5]]></title><description><![CDATA[The post-apocalyptic world of Fallout expanded a few years ago with the release of a TV series on Prime Video, but&nbsp;anyone expecting a&nbsp;new Fallout game to release in time with the show was out of luck. Two seasons have already aired--and a third is on the way--but the gap between new Fallout video games continues to widen. Bethesda Game Studios boss Todd Howard has a different viewpoint on the MIA status of the games, and as he explained to Bloomberg reporter Jason Schreier on his YouTu]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/todd-howard-says-fallouts-future-is-bigger-than-the-long-wait-for-fallout-5/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 16:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/todd-howard-says-fallouts-future-is-bigger-than-the-long-wait-for-fallout-5/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NHL 27 Brings Back A Fan-Favorite Mode Not Seen In Years, But It’s Not What It Seems]]></title><description><![CDATA[EA Sports has officially announced NHL 27, with 20-year-old Macklin Celebrini gracing the cover. The new entry in the pro ice hockey series includes all the stuff fans would expect, including better graphics, rebuilt team playbooks, and updated camera work, but there were also a few reveals fans might not have seen coming.<br />
One of the marquee new additions to NHL 27 is Connected Franchise, a feature fans have requested for years. It hasn't been in an NHL game since 2013's NHL 14. People were init]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/nhl-27-brings-back-a-fan-favorite-mode-not-seen-in-years-but-its-not-what-it-seems/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 16:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/nhl-27-brings-back-a-fan-favorite-mode-not-seen-in-years-but-its-not-what-it-seems/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fallout 5 Is Really Happening, Along With Fallout 3 And Fallout: New Vegas Remasters]]></title><description><![CDATA[In a statement today, Bethesda re-confirmed that Fallout 5 is in the works, along with remasters of Fallout 3 and Fallout: New Vegas. These projects are in the works alongside Obsidian's new Fallout game, so there are a lot of Fallout games coming."Fallout is one of our biggest priorities today. Fallout 5 remains our long-range destination, and we have multiple Fallout projects in active development right now," the developer said. "We also know many players want to revisit previous Fallout exper]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/fallout-5-is-really-happening-along-with-fallout-3-and-fallout-new-vegas-remasters/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 16:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/fallout-5-is-really-happening-along-with-fallout-3-and-fallout-new-vegas-remasters/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Netflix Says Part Of Its Games Business Is Up 600%, But It’s Still Early Days]]></title><description><![CDATA[As part of Netflix's latest earnings report, the streamer gave an update on its growing video game efforts, which include cloud-based TV games and mobile games. In short, the business is growing and showing positive signs, but it's still early days.<br />
June 2026 saw the release of Netflix's two "most successful" launches ever for cloud games on TV with FIFA World Cup: Launch Edition and the horror game Unhinged, though Netflix did not share any specific datapoints about them.<br />
The Netflix Playground]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/netflix-says-part-of-its-games-business-is-up-600-but-its-still-early-days/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 15:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/netflix-says-part-of-its-games-business-is-up-600-but-its-still-early-days/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[A24 Is Reportedly Copyright-Striking Backrooms Content It Doesn’t Own]]></title><description><![CDATA[Creators of Backrooms-inspired&nbsp;liminal horror have been exposed to something far more terrifying than creepypasta fiction: takedown notices from their work. Users online are reporting that&nbsp;copyright claims have been issued against them by "A24 Films LLC," the production company behind&nbsp;one of this year's biggest movies.On&nbsp;the r/backrooms subreddit, user GnarlyNet detailed their experience, saying that their Backrooms-inspired&nbsp;artwork received a copyright strike on the com]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/a24-is-reportedly-copyright-striking-backrooms-content-it-doesnt-own/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 14:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/a24-is-reportedly-copyright-striking-backrooms-content-it-doesnt-own/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Call Of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 Dev Is Tired Of People Calling Gunny An AI Chatbot]]></title><description><![CDATA[Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 lead studio Infinity Ward has addressed claims that the game features an AI assistant. After retired Call of Duty leaker TheGhostOfHope labeled the Gunsmith assistant "Gunny" as an AI chatbot, Infinity Ward responded by saying that the virtual helper is a "hand-crafted" creation by the studio."Wrong (again.) Gunny is hand-crafted by our developers, not AI. It recommends builds based on the attachments you've unlocked for each weapon. It helps make quick loadout cha]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/call-of-duty-modern-warfare-4-dev-is-tired-of-people-calling-gunny-an-ai-chatbot/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 12:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/call-of-duty-modern-warfare-4-dev-is-tired-of-people-calling-gunny-an-ai-chatbot/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Matt Damon Is In Fortnite Now, But He Was Almost In His Own Game Way Earlier]]></title><description><![CDATA[This week, Fortnite is adding multiple skins based on Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey film, including one of Matt Damon as Odysseus. While this is the first time the actor's likeness has been in a video game, that was nearly not the case. Way back in 2008, a little game called The Bourne Conspiracy released, and the plan was originally for Damon to reprise his role of Jason Bourne for the project.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6Nb97lgpung<br />
We heard rumors over the years, but it was a 2021 interv]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/matt-damon-is-in-fortnite-now-but-he-was-almost-in-his-own-game-way-earlier/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2026 21:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/matt-damon-is-in-fortnite-now-but-he-was-almost-in-his-own-game-way-earlier/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Luigi Replaces Mario Due To Immigration Issue]]></title><description><![CDATA[French metal band Gojira has confirmed that its drummer, Mario Duplantier, will not be able to perform on some upcoming shows, and he's being temporarily replaced by Luigi Paraventi. That's right, Luigi is stepping in for Mario.In its announcement, Gojira played up the gaming angle, writing, "Player 2 has entered game. RESPECT!" The band also included an image of Mario and Luigi from the Mushroom Kingdom in its post.Gojira's US tour kicks off today, July 16, at Rock Fest in Wisconsin, continuing]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/luigi-replaces-mario-due-to-immigration-issue/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2026 20:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/luigi-replaces-mario-due-to-immigration-issue/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Street Fighter 6 Fragrances Let Your Room Smell Like Juri’s Feet]]></title><description><![CDATA[There's a new Street Fighter 6 collaboration about to drop in mid-October that comes with three scents inspired by the "signature moves" of three brawlers from Capcom's fighting game, which, of course, includes Juri--in case you wanted your room to smell like her.The Japanese fragrance company CODE Meee revealed on July 16 that it will produce three scents through its perfume brand Gaming Fragrance based on three Street Fighter 6 characters: Ingrid, Ed, and Juri. All three fragrance oils are uni]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/new-street-fighter-6-fragrances-let-your-room-smell-like-juris-feet/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2026 20:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/new-street-fighter-6-fragrances-let-your-room-smell-like-juris-feet/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Battlefield 6 Is Getting A Feature Not Seen In 21 Years And A Top Gun Crossover]]></title><description><![CDATA[Battlefield 6's next big update, 1.4.1.0, is launching on July 21, introducing Season 4 : Pacific Front and a naval warfare system. The update also brings back a feature that Battlefield hasn't had since 2005's Battlefield 2, and it looks like a Top Gun crossover is coming as well.The old feature that's coming back is two-seater, fixed-wing jets. No Battlefield game since Battlefield 2 has had those, according to Eurogamer, but they are finally coming back, or at least that's what fans are surmi]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/battlefield-6-is-getting-a-feature-not-seen-in-21-years-and-a-top-gun-crossover/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2026 20:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/battlefield-6-is-getting-a-feature-not-seen-in-21-years-and-a-top-gun-crossover/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[007 First Light Almost Turned James Bond Into “Mr. Gadget”]]></title><description><![CDATA[007 First Light strikes a key balance between keeping James Bond grounded while also placing him in believably outlandish sequences, but for longtime fans of the franchise, the lack of any over-the-top gadgets was sorely missed in the game. That's not to say that developer IO Interactive didn't consider giving Bond some extra black ops hardware during the development of the game, but these gadgets were cut back so that Bond's arsenal would more accurately reflect the world he was living in--whic]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/007-first-light-almost-turned-james-bond-into-mr-gadget/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2026 19:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/007-first-light-almost-turned-james-bond-into-mr-gadget/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Halo TV Show Director Comes Aboard Odysseus TV Show As Nolan’s The Odyssey Hits Theaters]]></title><description><![CDATA[Amidst the hype around Christopher Nolan's new movie The Odyssey, a new TV show called Odysseus has been announced, with a Halo TV show director on board. Karl Gajdusek (Stranger Things) is the showrunner for Odysseus, while Roel Rein&eacute;, who directed episodes of the Halo TV show, is directing. The pilot was written by Sean Finegan, Scott Windhauser, Noah Lang, and Blake Hoss, according to Deadline, which broke the news.Odysseus is described as "visceral and muscular," featuring blood, ship]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/halo-tv-show-director-comes-aboard-odysseus-tv-show-as-nolans-the-odyssey-hits-theaters/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2026 19:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/halo-tv-show-director-comes-aboard-odysseus-tv-show-as-nolans-the-odyssey-hits-theaters/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Skate Adds Its Biggest Event Yet: The Legendary X Games]]></title><description><![CDATA[With Skate's fourth season approaching its midway point, developer Full Circle is pulling out all the stops for what's sure to be the skateboarding sim's biggest event thus far: bringing the iconic X Games to the shreddable world of San Vansterdam.In a lengthy July 16 post on the game's Steam store page, Full Circle revealed that The Stadium--Skate's major dynamic location that dropped alongside Season 4--will get "transformed into the home of [the] X Games." It'll feature spots familiar to thos]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/skate-adds-its-biggest-event-yet-the-legendary-x-games/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2026 19:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/skate-adds-its-biggest-event-yet-the-legendary-x-games/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Netflix Game Brings Together The Streamer’s Most Popular Shows]]></title><description><![CDATA[Netflix has announced its latest video game, and it brings together a number of the streaming giant's popular franchises into a crossover minigolf experience.Netflix Minigolf, as it's called, is a couch co-op party game releasing on July 28 for all subscribers. The game combines elements of minigolf and pinball, with its 60+ levels taking place in settings from Netflix shows like Stranger Things, Bridgerton, and Squid Game (via Variety). It's developed by Next Games, which is one of multiple gam]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/new-netflix-game-brings-together-the-streamers-most-popular-shows/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2026 18:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/new-netflix-game-brings-together-the-streamers-most-popular-shows/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Steam Malware Allegedly Helped Florida Man Steal Over $220,000 In Crypto]]></title><description><![CDATA[Federal law enforcement has unmasked and arrested a 21-year-old Floridian who allegedly played a part in smuggling hundreds of thousands of dollars from victims' wallets by installing crypto-stealing malware into Steam games, according to a new report.As reported by Decrypt (via Yahoo News), Zyaire Dontaevious Zamarion Wilkins was arrested on July 14 and charged with conspiracy to obtain information by computer for private financial gain. The games Wilkins reportedly used included BlockBlasters,]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/steam-malware-allegedly-helped-florida-man-steal-over-220000-in-crypto/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2026 17:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/steam-malware-allegedly-helped-florida-man-steal-over-220000-in-crypto/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Call Of Duty: MW4 Features A Car Created By Iconic Brand That Looks Like A Halo Warthog With A Roof]]></title><description><![CDATA[Activision and iconic car company Aston Martin have teamed up to bring an all-new car to Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4.<br />
The Aston Martin Dreadnought was designed exclusively for Modern Warfare 4, and it looks pretty slick. The SUV is described as an "uncompromising and deliberately extreme creation" featuring Aston Martin's "high-performance, luxury DNA."https://twitter.com/CallofDuty/status/2077760024122634529<br />
The name Dreadnought is inspired by the famous British warship, HMS Dreadnought. The]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/call-of-duty-mw4-features-a-car-created-by-iconic-brand-that-looks-like-a-halo-warthog-with-a-roof/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2026 17:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/call-of-duty-mw4-features-a-car-created-by-iconic-brand-that-looks-like-a-halo-warthog-with-a-roof/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Former Rockstar Dev Explains GTA 6’s Console-First Approach]]></title><description><![CDATA[GTA 6 is shaping up to be the hottest console game launch of the year, but PC gamers won't be sharing in that fun. This is par for the course with developer Rockstar Games, as it has typically prioritized console versions of its games before porting them to PC, a strategy that one former employee says will result in a better port.Former Rockstar Games producer John Ricchio explained to KiwiTalkz&nbsp;that while Rockstar had experimented with developing its games for PC, this ultimately caused pr]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/former-rockstar-dev-explains-gta-6s-console-first-approach/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2026 16:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/former-rockstar-dev-explains-gta-6s-console-first-approach/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[These Fortnite Swimsuit Skins Better Not Awaken Anything In Me]]></title><description><![CDATA[Fortnite is never without its summer event, but this year's sunny celebration has a special focus: DC Comics. Hot Bat Summer is the official name of the weeks-long event, which runs for five weeks starting on July 16. It includes a new Batman Sprite, the return of the grapnel gun, new Shiny Hours, and lots of free cosmetics.&nbsp;Perhaps the highlight, however, is the foursome of new swimsuit skins for the DC Comics lineup. Mirroring Marvel Rivals' penchant for nearly naked superheroes and villa]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/these-fortnite-swimsuit-skins-better-not-awaken-anything-in-me/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2026 16:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/these-fortnite-swimsuit-skins-better-not-awaken-anything-in-me/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hasbro Announces Partnership With Nintendo For Zelda Toys, First Will Be Revealed Soon]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hasbro has announced a multiyear licensing partnership with Nintendo to create products based on The Legend of Zelda franchise. The deal kicks off in 2027, but you won't have to wait that long to see what Hasbro is cooking up.<br />
Hasbro will reveal three six-inch-scale figures at San Diego Comic Con this month. Hasbro has not revealed any images or details about these, however.<br />
The 2027 timing for the deal, and the tie-in with Comic-Con, is leading some to believe that Hasbro's toyline will be focu]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/hasbro-announces-partnership-with-nintendo-for-zelda-toys-first-will-be-revealed-soon/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2026 16:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/hasbro-announces-partnership-with-nintendo-for-zelda-toys-first-will-be-revealed-soon/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Upcoming Souls-Like So Popular It Sells Out Of PS5 Preorders]]></title><description><![CDATA[While Sony gets ready to kill its disc production of PlayStation games in 2028, there are still plenty of games launching on physical media before disc-ageddon happens. One of those games is Mortal Shell 2, but unless you got your preorder in before its August 20 release, you'll have to wait if you want a specific physical version of the upcoming souls-like for PS5.Developer Cold Symmetry and publisher Playstack took to X on July 16 to share the unfortunate news. In revealing that the demand for]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/upcoming-souls-like-so-popular-it-sells-out-of-ps5-preorders/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2026 15:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/upcoming-souls-like-so-popular-it-sells-out-of-ps5-preorders/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[God Of War Laufey Star Doesn’t Care What The Trolls Think: “I Just Know It’s Great”]]></title><description><![CDATA[God of War Laufey was the big highlight of Sony's recent State of Play livestream, as plenty of gameplay was shown off for the first game in the series not to&nbsp;feature Kratos in a lead role. Naturally, the announcement of Kratos' late wife, Faye, as the protagonist didn't sit well with a small part of the internet, and since then, the game has received some oddly placed hate. Most of this has been directed at its star, Deborah Ann Woll, who provides the likeness and voice of Faye in&nbsp;God]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/god-of-war-laufey-star-doesnt-care-what-the-trolls-think-i-just-know-its-great/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2026 15:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/god-of-war-laufey-star-doesnt-care-what-the-trolls-think-i-just-know-its-great/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[GTA 6 Just Got A Jaw-Dropping Sales Prediction]]></title><description><![CDATA[Everyone knows that Rockstar's GTA 6 is going to be an enormous hit upon launch in November this year, but just how big are we talking? A new report from research firm Newzoo makes several stratospheric predictions, led by an estimation that it could earn between $3.3 billion - $5.2 billion in global sales after just its first week. That is a big band, of course, but even on the low end, that would bigger than GTA 5, which made $1 billion after 72 hours back in 2013.Newzoo said it's basing this]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/gta-6-just-got-a-jaw-dropping-sales-prediction/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2026 15:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/gta-6-just-got-a-jaw-dropping-sales-prediction/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Xbox Support Pledges To Help Customer Reclaim His Hacked Account]]></title><description><![CDATA[Earlier this week, Twitch streamer and gamer Joshua Khane went viral with a post calling out Microsoft for deleting his account and OneDrive. Khane noted that Microsoft acknowledged that the account had been compromised, but it declined to help him recover "25 f***ing years of data, thousands of Euros [spent] on games" and his "son's baby pictures." Now, after a massive outcry, Xbox Support has changed course and reached out to Khane to help him regain access to his account.In a message posted o]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/xbox-support-pledges-to-help-customer-reclaim-his-hacked-account/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2026 15:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/xbox-support-pledges-to-help-customer-reclaim-his-hacked-account/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Microsoft Says Id Tech Is Safe, Former Staffers Say They’ve Fired Everyone Who Could Save It]]></title><description><![CDATA[Id Software was hard hit by the Xbox "reset" this month that saw scores of developers laid off--with more retrenchments on the way--and there's a big fear that the Doom developer could be reduced to a smaller role within the gaming division. Fans of the studio are also concerned with the future of idTech, id Software's proprietary engine that has powered its games through multiple gaming generations, with it possibly being binned in favor of Unreal Engine 5.Officially, Microsoft's company line i]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/microsoft-says-id-tech-is-safe-former-staffers-say-theyve-fired-everyone-who-could-save-it/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2026 14:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/microsoft-says-id-tech-is-safe-former-staffers-say-theyve-fired-everyone-who-could-save-it/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Call Of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 Will Probably Look Best On The Console That Costs The Most]]></title><description><![CDATA[Another year, another Call of Duty, with this year's entry featuring Infinity Ward as the lead developer. Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 will once again be available across a wide variety of platforms, and Sony has dropped a few details about how the Microsoft-owned game will probably look best on its expensive PS5 Pro console.In a new look at the game, Sony briefly confirmed that Modern Warfare 4 will benefit visually from the recently upgraded PlayStation Spectral Super Resolution&nbsp;(PSSR),]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/call-of-duty-modern-warfare-4-will-probably-look-best-on-the-console-that-costs-the-most/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2026 13:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/call-of-duty-modern-warfare-4-will-probably-look-best-on-the-console-that-costs-the-most/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Your First Chance To Play The Duskbloods Early Is Next Month]]></title><description><![CDATA[From Software's upcoming game The Duskbloods looks be quite the departure from the studio's previous work, and if you want a chance to play it ahead of its official launch, you'll soon have your chance. The game will be running a closed network test in August, with registration for a chance to participate starting very soon.<br />
The Duskbloods' closed network test will run from August 21-23, and will feature support for eight-player multiplayer sessions. An application period will run from July 22-2]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/your-first-chance-to-play-the-duskbloods-early-is-next-month/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 23:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/your-first-chance-to-play-the-duskbloods-early-is-next-month/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sony-Owned Crunchyroll Is Now Kneecapping Physical Anime Sales]]></title><description><![CDATA[If you watch anime regularly, you are certainly aware of Crunchyroll, a subscription streaming service owned by Sony that delivers many new and classic anime series to audiences across the globe. It's the biggest name in that space, regularly beating out Netflix and Amazon for rights to stream the medium's biggest hits. It's also got an online store where you can buy your favorite anime on physical media--which many devoted fans do, since streaming rights to shows can and do frequently expire. H]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/sony-owned-crunchyroll-is-now-kneecapping-physical-anime-sales/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 23:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/sony-owned-crunchyroll-is-now-kneecapping-physical-anime-sales/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[A Warner Bros. Looney Tunes Game Is Shutting Down Soon]]></title><description><![CDATA[Yet another game is closing up shop. The developers of Looney Tunes: World of Mayhem have confirmed that the mobile game is shutting down, and soon.The game is developed by juggernaut Scopely (Monopoly Go, Pokemon Go). The studio said in a blog post that it made the decision to cease operations for the game and close it down on October 15. The developers also said they arrived at this decision "after a great deal of thought."World of Mayhem will completely close on October 15, 2026, after which]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/a-warner-bros-looney-tunes-game-is-shutting-down-soon/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 22:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/a-warner-bros-looney-tunes-game-is-shutting-down-soon/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Overwatch’s Barely-A-Year-Old Stadium Mode Is Going On Life Support]]></title><description><![CDATA[Overwatch's Stadium mode, which transformed Blizzard's hero shooter into something more akin to a third-person MOBA, won't be receiving new heroes or maps moving forward.Game director Aaron Keller announced the news in a blog post discussing the game's various formats, along the way revealing Stadium in both its ranked and unranked versions are Overwatch's least played modes by far. Only 3% of Overwatch's daily players dip into either version of Stadium, according to Keller. By comparison, 54% o]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/overwatchs-barely-a-year-old-stadium-mode-is-going-on-life-support/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 19:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/overwatchs-barely-a-year-old-stadium-mode-is-going-on-life-support/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[World Of Warcraft’s Haranir Lore Reveal Has Players Scratching Their Heads]]></title><description><![CDATA[World of Warcraft's latest storyline is one of its most lore-heavy quests to date, and the revelations included within have left players scratching their heads trying to make sense of what all it means for Azeroth's ancient history.Spoilers for patch WoW 12.07 below!A story prologue introduced in patch 12.07 meant to lead into the game's major 12.1 content patch sees the haranir, the vaguely troll and elvish-looking playable allied race introduced in Midnight, invite the leaders of all the vario]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/world-of-warcrafts-haranir-lore-reveal-has-players-scratching-their-heads/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 19:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/world-of-warcrafts-haranir-lore-reveal-has-players-scratching-their-heads/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Glen Schofield Talks $200 Million Call Of Duty Games, Canceled Vietnam Game, And How Dead Space Came To Be]]></title><description><![CDATA[Gaming industry veteran Glen Schofield has announced that he is retiring from day-to-day game development, and he spoke to GamesBeat about his career, where a number of notable topics came up. Among other things, he talked about the canceled third-person Call of Duty game set in Vietnam, discussed Call of Duty's game budgets, and revealed the unlikely story of how Dead Space came to be.On the subject of the Vietnam game, Schofield said he was working on this third-person game at Activision for a]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/glen-schofield-talks-200-million-call-of-duty-games-canceled-vietnam-game-and-how-dead-space-came-to-be/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 18:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/glen-schofield-talks-200-million-call-of-duty-games-canceled-vietnam-game-and-how-dead-space-came-to-be/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Shrek Plays Soccer Now, Sort Of]]></title><description><![CDATA[Of the multitude of unusual characters that are playable in FIFA Heroes, there are some new additions that are absolutely my favorites. Dreamworks Animation's Shrek enters the fray as part of the new season pass, and I cannot stop giggling.There's something pretty wonderful about watching the giant green ogre play a cross in to Messi, who passes it to Puss in Boots to finish. Sadly, the Shrek characters, consisting of Shrek, Fiona, Puss in Boots, Gingy, Pinocchio, and Lord Farquaad will only be]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/shrek-plays-soccer-now-sort-of/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 18:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/shrek-plays-soccer-now-sort-of/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[PlayStation Plus Extra/Premium Games For July 2026 Revealed]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sony has revealed the latest games coming to the Game Catalog for PlayStation Plus Extra and Premium subscribers in July. Like last month, the release schedule for these games has now changed for US, UK, and Japanese subscribers, with an initial batch starting July 21 and the rest arriving in later waves. Here's a closer look at everything on the way:PlayStation Plus Extra and Premium Games for July 2026<br />
Rise of the Ronin (PS5) -- July 15Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora (PS5) -- July 21Firefighting]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/playstation-plus-extrapremium-games-for-july-2026-revealed/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 17:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/playstation-plus-extrapremium-games-for-july-2026-revealed/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[PUBG Is Finally Fixing One Of Its Biggest New Player Hurdles]]></title><description><![CDATA[Like any live-service game that has been around for a while, PUBG: Battlegrounds has faced the challenge of attracting new players to a world that has grown and evolved over several years. To combat this, publisher Krafton Inc. has released a new update for the game that introduces a revamped onboarding experience, improved team communication, and new modes to the longrunning battle royale.Krafton says that the new Basic Training mode is designed to get players up to speed quickly and is compris]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/pubg-is-finally-fixing-one-of-its-biggest-new-player-hurdles/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 17:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/pubg-is-finally-fixing-one-of-its-biggest-new-player-hurdles/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[You Can Now Order Games And Consoles From GameStop With Uber Eats]]></title><description><![CDATA[GameStop has announced a partnership with Uber Eats to allow people to order things like games and collectibles through the delivery app.<br />
Inside the Uber Eats app, you can navigate to the "Retail" or "Electronics" hubs and search for GameStop to see what you can buy. Local inventories will vary, but my Uber Eats app shows things like Ubisoft's newly launched Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced, a variety of collectibles, consoles like the Switch 2, PS5, or Xbox Series X|S, as well as Red Bull c]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/you-can-now-order-games-and-consoles-from-gamestop-with-uber-eats/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 17:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/you-can-now-order-games-and-consoles-from-gamestop-with-uber-eats/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Far Cry TV Show Adds Iconic, Veteran Actor Steve Buscemi]]></title><description><![CDATA[The upcoming Far Cry anthology TV series from FX has added another big name to its cast. Joining Rob Mac and Lizzy Caplan is Steve Buscemi, the prolific, veteran, Emmy-winning actor known for many roles over the decades.<br />
Buscemi is known for his roles in the movies Reservoir Dogs, Fargo, The Big Lebowski, and Big Fish. In the world of TV, Buscemi played memorable roles in The Sopranos, Boardwalk Empire, and Miracle Workers.<br />
The Far Cry games bounce around between settings and characters with eac]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/far-cry-tv-show-adds-iconic-veteran-actor-steve-buscemi/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 15:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/far-cry-tv-show-adds-iconic-veteran-actor-steve-buscemi/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 1+2 Has Disappeared From Game Pass Without Explanation]]></title><description><![CDATA[After being previously announced as a new arrival for Xbox Game Pass this month, Microsoft has mysteriously pulled Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 1 + 2 from the July lineup. Microsoft hasn't provided an explanation for why it's doing this, with many left wondering as to the cause behind this.The current theory is that the removal could be related to rights issues, as Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 1 + 2 was first released almost six years ago and features a jukebox full of 2000s-era music, with a few '90s class]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/tony-hawks-pro-skater-12-has-disappeared-from-game-pass-without-explanation/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 15:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/tony-hawks-pro-skater-12-has-disappeared-from-game-pass-without-explanation/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Path Of Titans Players Say Goodbye To Sam Neill With A Dinosaur March]]></title><description><![CDATA[Beloved actor Sam Neill sadly passed away on Monday, July 13, leaving many fans shocked about his untimely passing. Neill had recently made a full recovery from cancer, and the actor leaves behind a body of work that stretches across multiple movies and TV series. To many, Neill is best-known for his role as Dr. Alan Grant in 1993's&nbsp;Jurassic Park, and to celebrate his legacy, multiple players in Path of Titans embarked on a dinosaur migration to&nbsp;pay tribute to him.The turnout saw playe]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/path-of-titans-players-say-goodbye-to-sam-neill-with-a-dinosaur-march/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 14:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/path-of-titans-players-say-goodbye-to-sam-neill-with-a-dinosaur-march/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[GOG Wants You To Make Your Own Physical Games]]></title><description><![CDATA[In the wake of the news that Sony will end PlayStation disc production by 2028, a lot of folks are expressing their disgust at the idea of a digital-only game library. But players aren't the only ones sharing their frustration--today, GOG.com joined the conversation with a short tutorial showing players how to physically preserve their digital games.<br />
https://twitter.com/GOGcom/status/2077037131751432515<br />
"Download the offline installer of any of your games on GOG, save it to a disc, and it's your]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/gog-wants-you-to-make-your-own-physical-games/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2026 22:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/gog-wants-you-to-make-your-own-physical-games/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why Are There So Many Benedict Cumberbatch Cards In Magic: The Gathering?]]></title><description><![CDATA[With MagicCon Amsterdam right around the corner, Wizards of the Coast has begun spoiler season for their next crossover set in Magic: The Gathering: Star Trek. While the legendary science-fiction franchise may seem like an odd fit for a trading card game that&rsquo;s ultimately about wizards flinging spells at each other, space (aka the final frontier) is no stranger to the game. Just last year Magic went to space with the excellent Edge of Eternities set, and the gameplay design was so good it]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/why-are-there-so-many-benedict-cumberbatch-cards-in-magic-the-gathering/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2026 22:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/why-are-there-so-many-benedict-cumberbatch-cards-in-magic-the-gathering/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[EA Is Finally Trying to Save Your Sims 4 Saves]]></title><description><![CDATA[EA has just given The Sims 4 players a look at the next item on its laundry list of upcoming bug-fixes and game improvements: making sure the game actually saves correctly. Assuming all goes to plan when the next free base game patch arrives on July 21, players will soon be able to enjoy The Sims 4 without constant fear that a sudden crash or corrupted save file will destroy their progress.The upcoming patch approaches the saved-game struggle from multiple angles. The first is the implementation]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/ea-is-finally-trying-to-save-your-sims-4-saves/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2026 20:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/ea-is-finally-trying-to-save-your-sims-4-saves/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[You Can Earn A $15,000 A Year For Mastering Your Favorite Game]]></title><description><![CDATA[For those who have obsessively played their favorite game for years at the cost of real-world productivity, here's your chance to turn all that time spent into something you can actually use: a $15,000-a-year scholarship.The University of Silicon Valley (via Icy Veins) is looking to reward players who have spent hundreds of hours accomplishing the most demanding of in-game feats through its new Max Achievement Scholarship program.&nbsp;"The Max Achievement Scholarship recognizes students who hav]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/you-can-earn-a-15000-a-year-for-mastering-your-favorite-game/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2026 20:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/you-can-earn-a-15000-a-year-for-mastering-your-favorite-game/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Star Of 2026’s Biggest Movie Will Talk Call Of Duty: MW4 This Weekend]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Fanatics Fest event takes place this weekend in New York City, and as announced previously, Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4's multiplayer will be playable at the event. In addition to that, Infinity Ward studio head Mark Grigsby and Activision marketing executive Tyler Bahl will sit down for a conversation about the game where more news or details could be revealed.In addition to the developers, the panel will feature NBA superstar and Call of Duty skin Kevin Durant, along with the star of th]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/star-of-2026s-biggest-movie-will-talk-call-of-duty-mw4-this-weekend/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2026 20:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/star-of-2026s-biggest-movie-will-talk-call-of-duty-mw4-this-weekend/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Baseball’s Best Pitcher Put A Charizard Card In His Glove]]></title><description><![CDATA[Milwaukee Brewers pitcher Jacob Misiorowski is arguably the greatest pitcher currently playing in Major League Baseball, with a fastball he's thrown as hard as 105.5 MPH and incredible command. When he's not striking out 15 people in a game, however, he likes collecting Pokemon (and baseball) cards, and his new glove lets him show off one of the most legendary Pokemon ever.<br />
https://twitter.com/MLB/status/2076786975692992840<br />
Created by the company 44 Pro, Misiorowski's glove was made specifically]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/baseballs-best-pitcher-put-a-charizard-card-in-his-glove/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2026 19:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/baseballs-best-pitcher-put-a-charizard-card-in-his-glove/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Beast Of Reincarnation’s Perfect Parry Ping Makes Me Want To Git Gud]]></title><description><![CDATA[With its launch around the corner, Beast of Reincarnation co-developer&nbsp;Fictions has dropped a new gameplay video outlining how players will hack and slash their way through a post-apocalyptic world. We already knew that the game borrows a few ideas from Sekiro for its moment-to-moment gameplay--including a parry mechanic that has one of the best "PING" deflection sounds we've heard in quite some time, and&nbsp;Fictions also detailed how it's blending&nbsp;real-time action with the tactical]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/beast-of-reincarnations-perfect-parry-ping-makes-me-want-to-git-gud/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2026 19:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/beast-of-reincarnations-perfect-parry-ping-makes-me-want-to-git-gud/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Exclusive: Mondo Reveals Masters Of The Universe 2002 Keldor And Flocked Panthor Figures]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mondo has revealed its next limited-edition Masters of the Universe&nbsp;figure,&nbsp;inspired by one of the most underrated series in the franchise. Long before&nbsp;he became known as Skeletor, Keldor was the most infamous--and good-looking--villain on Eternia. GameSpot can exclusively reveal Mondo's new 1/12-scale figure inspired by the 2002 Masters of the Universe animated series, and it'll be available to preorder soon. The collectibles company is also launching a 1/6-scale version of Skele]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/exclusive-mondo-reveals-masters-of-the-universe-2002-keldor-and-flocked-panthor-figures/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2026 19:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/exclusive-mondo-reveals-masters-of-the-universe-2002-keldor-and-flocked-panthor-figures/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Xbox’s Console Future Looks Bleak In New Industry Forecast]]></title><description><![CDATA[Next year could be a grim one for Nintendo, Sony, and Microsoft, as console sales are expected to dramatically decline in 2027 by almost 20%. Thanks to component shortages, video game consoles like the Switch 2, PS5, and Xbox Series X|S have only gotten more expensive over time--a complete reversal of how systems used to get cheaper the longer they were on the market.According to a report from S&amp;P Global Market Intelligence Kagan (via GamesIndustry.Biz), the math is simple: more expensive ma]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/xboxs-console-future-looks-bleak-in-new-industry-forecast/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2026 18:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/xboxs-console-future-looks-bleak-in-new-industry-forecast/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Witcher 3 Director Says Next-Gen Console Delay Would Not Be Such A Bad Thing]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Witcher 3 director Konrad Tomaszkiewicz has commented on the state of next-generation consoles, saying his studio Rebel Wolves wouldn't be too upset if the PlayStation 6 and next-gen Xbox get delayed due to the ongoing memory and component crises.<br />
"To be honest, it's even better for us," Tomaszkiewicz told Eurogamer about how he would feel if next-gen consoles get delayed. He's currently working on the vampire game The Blood of Dawnwalker, which releases in September across console and PC.He]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/witcher-3-director-says-next-gen-console-delay-would-not-be-such-a-bad-thing/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2026 18:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/witcher-3-director-says-next-gen-console-delay-would-not-be-such-a-bad-thing/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Assassin’s Creed Creator’s New Game Channels Fine Art And Slasher Cinema]]></title><description><![CDATA[The creator of Assassin's Creed has a new game on the horizon, a supernatural blend of dark fantasy and witchcraft by the name of 1666: Amsterdam. Having been in development for 16 years--development on it originally began in 2011 at THQ before it went bust--the game got a&nbsp;re-reveal during Summer Game Fest 2026. One area where the game is aiming to stand apart from the pack is with its art direction, and in a new dev diary, developer Panache Digital Games provided a behind-the-scenes look a]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/assassins-creed-creators-new-game-channels-fine-art-and-slasher-cinema/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2026 18:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/assassins-creed-creators-new-game-channels-fine-art-and-slasher-cinema/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nintendo Exploring A Switch 2 OLED, But Is Worried About Price – Report]]></title><description><![CDATA[From the moment the current Nintendo Switch 2 launched with its LCD screen there have been questions around whether or not Nintendo would release an OLED version in the future. It's the strategy it followed with the original Switch to great success, but could still be a while away for its follow-up.According to a report by ZDNet Korea (via Digital Foundry), Nintendo could be looking at an upcoming 1080p OLED panel from Samsung Display as an option for the potential Switch 2 OLED. The concern cur]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/nintendo-exploring-a-switch-2-oled-but-is-worried-about-price-report/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2026 17:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/nintendo-exploring-a-switch-2-oled-but-is-worried-about-price-report/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Activision Reacts To Call Of Duty’s Captain Price Showing Up In An Unexpected Place]]></title><description><![CDATA[Actor Barry Sloane is known for playing Captain Price in the new Call of Duty games, but he does more than that. He showed up in the newest episode of the Game of Thrones TV show House of the Dragon as Ser Adrian Redfort, and many viewers didn't know he was in the show and were surprised to see him appear.<br />
Both Captain Price and Ser Adrian Redfort have mustaches, and the Call of Duty account played this up. "The mustache transcends timelines," it wrote.https://twitter.com/CallofDuty/status/20768]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/activision-reacts-to-call-of-dutys-captain-price-showing-up-in-an-unexpected-place/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2026 17:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/activision-reacts-to-call-of-dutys-captain-price-showing-up-in-an-unexpected-place/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What’s Next For Disney Games? D23 Is About To Tell Us]]></title><description><![CDATA[The biannual Disney D23 expo is back in 2026, and amidst a stacked schedule of panels highlighting the films, TV series, and music of the company, there'll also be a closer look at Disney's&nbsp;video games.&nbsp;Running from August 14-16, Disney has teased an "exclusive preview" on the first day of the show, as the Disney Entertainment Showcase will feature games amongst announcements for movies, television,&nbsp;and live stage productions.&nbsp;Disney has dropped details on two of its games, c]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/whats-next-for-disney-games-d23-is-about-to-tell-us/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2026 17:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/whats-next-for-disney-games-d23-is-about-to-tell-us/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Activision’s Latest Call Of Duty Announcement Is Upsetting And Bewildering Fans]]></title><description><![CDATA[Activision has announced that the leaderboards and combat records for Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 (2022) and Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 (2023) are being "permanently disabled" ahead of Modern Warfare 4's release in October.Activision said it's doing this "as we optimize backend services" in the lead-up to MW4's launch. The announcement upset and bewildered fans.<br />
Some are wondering how things like leaderboards and combat records for older games are related to providing services for new gam]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/activisions-latest-call-of-duty-announcement-is-upsetting-and-bewildering-fans/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2026 15:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/activisions-latest-call-of-duty-announcement-is-upsetting-and-bewildering-fans/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Another Game Skips Last-Gen, As Dying Light: The Beast Dumps PS4/Xbox One]]></title><description><![CDATA[Dying Light: The Beast was released last year for PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X|S, with developer Techland promising a last-gen version of the game as well. That's no longer the case, as the studio says it has made the "difficult decision" to cancel the PS4 and Xbox One versions, due to the game's visuals being too advanced for those systems to handle."Dying Light: The Beast was built from the ground up to take full advantage of current-generation hardware," Techland said in a statement. "Its open]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/another-game-skips-last-gen-as-dying-light-the-beast-dumps-ps4xbox-one/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2026 15:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/another-game-skips-last-gen-as-dying-light-the-beast-dumps-ps4xbox-one/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sorry, You’re (Probably) Never Going To Get Another Need For Speed Game]]></title><description><![CDATA[As Criterion focuses on Battlefield moving forward, Battlefield Studios Europe's vice president and general manager, Rebecka Coutaz, has confirmed that the Need for Speed and Burnout franchises are not the focus of the company anymore.<br />
"We're not here to talk about the past," she said during a celebration of Criterion's 30th anniversary (via IGN). When directly asked whether the studio is focusing on any other projects, Coutaz said, "We are solely focused on Battlefield."Criterion took over deve]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/sorry-youre-probably-never-going-to-get-another-need-for-speed-game/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2026 13:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/sorry-youre-probably-never-going-to-get-another-need-for-speed-game/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[US States Are Trying to Stop Paramount Skydance From Owning Mortal Kombat (And Everything Else)]]></title><description><![CDATA[Paramount Skydance's plan to take over Warner Bros. Discovery is facing a new hurdle, as several states are suing the company to prevent the proposed $111 billion acquisition. In total, 12 state attorneys have formed a coalition to stop the merger, citing that it'll be a violation of the a violation of the Clayton Act antitrust law that was designed to block monopolies from forming."There is no debate here: This merger will snuff out competition, drive up prices, diminish content quality, and pr]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/us-states-are-trying-to-stop-paramount-skydance-from-owning-mortal-kombat-and-everything-else/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2026 13:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/us-states-are-trying-to-stop-paramount-skydance-from-owning-mortal-kombat-and-everything-else/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[LA Noire Could Have Featured A Different, Very Famous, And More Expensive Lead Actor]]></title><description><![CDATA[The 2011 detective game LA Noire, which was published by GTA company Rockstar Games, starred Mad Men actor Aaron Staton as the lead character, Cole Phelps. A writer on the game has now revealed that a different Mad Men actor, Jon Hamm, was considered for the role as well. Staton portrayed Ken Cosgrove on Mad Men, with Hamm playing the show's leading role, Don Draper.<br />
Daniel McMahon told IGN that Mad Men and LA Noire had the same casting director, and that Hamm was "discussed as a possibility for]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/la-noire-could-have-featured-a-different-very-famous-and-more-expensive-lead-actor/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2026 22:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/la-noire-could-have-featured-a-different-very-famous-and-more-expensive-lead-actor/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kingdom Hearts 4 News Could Come Sooner Than You Think]]></title><description><![CDATA[A special 25th-anniversary Kingdom Hearts panel at Disney's 2026 D23 event has fans of Square Enix's RPG series wondering if major Kingdom Hearts 4 news is right around the corner.Disney doesn't hold a D23 annually (the previous one was held in 2024), and in recent years the fan event has taken on newfound importance as a stage for the House of Mouse to make all kinds of major announcements about upcoming films, shows, and even, occasionally, video games.This year in particular may be worth payi]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/kingdom-hearts-4-news-could-come-sooner-than-you-think/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2026 22:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/kingdom-hearts-4-news-could-come-sooner-than-you-think/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Diablo 4 Update Will Drown You In Mythics]]></title><description><![CDATA[Diablo 4 Season 14 will receive its first update on July 14, and while it does bring some welcome changes to what has proven to be an unpopular season so far, those hoping it would fix everything will have to keep waiting.Season 14 launched June 30, and its main hook is what Blizzard coined "Mythic Uniques 3.0," an overhaul of the game's item chase that made it so every Unique in the game (of which there are well over 100) can become an even more powerful Mythic Unique.&nbsp;Patch 3.1.1 makes a]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/diablo-4-update-will-drown-you-in-mythics/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2026 21:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/diablo-4-update-will-drown-you-in-mythics/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cousin, Where’s The GTA 4 Remaster? Roman Bellic Actor Wants Answers]]></title><description><![CDATA[Grand Theft Auto 5 has cemented itself as one of the best-selling games of all time with 230 million lifetime sales to date. Part of the success comes from the game being remastered for two new console generations, something that its predecessor, Grand Theft Auto 4, has never enjoyed. Considering how older GTA games have often popped up with fresher coats of paint, it's odd to see GTA 4 stuck in purgatory, and the actor behind the bowling-obsessed character of Roman Bellic is&nbsp;as puzzled abo]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/cousin-wheres-the-gta-4-remaster-roman-bellic-actor-wants-answers/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2026 19:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/cousin-wheres-the-gta-4-remaster-roman-bellic-actor-wants-answers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[God Of War Laufey Will Be On A Disc, And That Tells Us When It Could Launch By]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sony will stop supporting physical game discs beginning in January 2028, and that news has not gone over well, even if it makes good business sense. Following that announcement, Sony's own Santa Monica Studio has confirmed that its high-profile upcoming game, God of War Laufey, will be available on a disc, and this is sparking some theories as to when it could release."We can confirm God of War Laufey will be available on disc," the developer said.Given that Sony's plan to kill game discs begins]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/god-of-war-laufey-will-be-on-a-disc-and-that-tells-us-when-it-could-launch-by/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2026 19:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/god-of-war-laufey-will-be-on-a-disc-and-that-tells-us-when-it-could-launch-by/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rockstar Won’t Make Bully 2, But A New Game Will Let You Relive The Horrors Of High School]]></title><description><![CDATA[Although Rockstar Games is not returning to its Bully franchise anytime soon--at least not that we know of--another game is coming out soon that will allow you to relive the horrors of high school.Agefield High: Rock the School, from developer Refugium Games, is launching on August 12 via Steam, the studio has announced. The "raunchy 2000s-era comedy" game has players trying to become the "big man on campus."<br />
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3qPYXGCQwHI&amp;feature=youtu.be<br />
Agefield High takes pl]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/rockstar-wont-make-bully-2-but-a-new-game-will-let-you-relive-the-horrors-of-high-school/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2026 18:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/rockstar-wont-make-bully-2-but-a-new-game-will-let-you-relive-the-horrors-of-high-school/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Beast Of Reincarnation Has Sekiro Vibes, But It Won’t Beat You Down]]></title><description><![CDATA[Beast of Reincarnation looks set to kick off a busy August when it launches early in the month, and ahead of its arrival, we've gotten a fresh look at Game Freak's upcoming action-RPG. While Game Freak is well-known for its Pokemon games--including Pokemon Winds and Waves in 2027--Beast of Reincarnation is unlike anything that the developer--and several external teams--has made before. The studio has produced fan-favorite games like Pocket Card Jockey and Tembo the Badass Elephant between Pokemo]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/beast-of-reincarnation-has-sekiro-vibes-but-it-wont-beat-you-down/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2026 18:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/beast-of-reincarnation-has-sekiro-vibes-but-it-wont-beat-you-down/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Square Enix Once Again Skips Switch 2 Upgrade Path For Octopath Traveler Collection]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Octopath Traveler games established a new line of "HD-2D" games at Square Enix, and fans of the series can look forward to a new Switch 2 release of the first two entries in the series--with a catch. While Octopath Traveler and its sequel have been available on the original Switch for years now, there'll be no upgrade option for players to continue their journey on Switch 2, meaning no discount or transfer their saves across.Both games are lengthy experiences, full of optional detours and ch]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/square-enix-once-again-skips-switch-2-upgrade-path-for-octopath-traveler-collection/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2026 17:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/square-enix-once-again-skips-switch-2-upgrade-path-for-octopath-traveler-collection/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Black Flag Fans Discover New Treasures: Feet Pics]]></title><description><![CDATA[Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced comes with loads of fun new features that weren't included in the original game, including feet pics.Okay, okay, feet pics probably weren't Ubisoft's goal when it implemented a robust photo mode that automatically saves and uploads players' photos to the official Black Flag Resynced Photo Mode website. But this is the internet, so of course the end result is feet pics.<br />
https://www.instagram.com/reel/DaosSW-SXOC/<br />
Via the Black Flag Resynced Photo Mode website,]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/black-flag-fans-discover-new-treasures-feet-pics/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2026 16:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/black-flag-fans-discover-new-treasures-feet-pics/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[GDQ Cancels SNK Stream Over Saudi Arabia Ties]]></title><description><![CDATA[Games Done Quick is best known for its feel-good moments like a dog hitting a walk-off home run in a baseball video game while raising money for charity. However, this year's Summer Games Done Quick charity stream ran into controversy after GDQ announced a sponsored stream with SNK only to cancel it shortly thereafter due to players angered over the latter's ties to Saudi Arabia.<br />
On Sunday, July 12, SGDQ announced it was partnering with SNK to stream a sponsored speedrun of Metal Slug in support]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/gdq-cancels-snk-stream-over-saudi-arabia-ties/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2026 16:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/gdq-cancels-snk-stream-over-saudi-arabia-ties/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[CFB 27 Ditches Controversial Microtransactions After Massive Blowback]]></title><description><![CDATA[EA Sports has announced that it has removed the CFB 27 microtransaction system that people hated from the get-go. In a statement, EA said, "We will remove all paid progression options from Road to Glory and Online dynasty."<br />
For anyone just catching up, CFB 27 launched with a microtransaction system that allowed players to pay real money to instantly improve their coach or athlete in the Online Dynasty and Road to Glory modes. Alternatively, players could grind for this, but the effort would be s]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/cfb-27-ditches-controversial-microtransactions-after-massive-blowback/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2026 16:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/cfb-27-ditches-controversial-microtransactions-after-massive-blowback/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The New PlayStation Black Ops Ports Feel Like The Bare Minimum]]></title><description><![CDATA[The first two&nbsp;Call of Duty: Black Ops games have launched on PS5 and PS4, but they're not exactly the remasters that fans were expecting. Both games feature a high price considering their age--$40 each--while their respective DLC packs are being sold as optional extras, an odd move considering how most remasters include that content to sweeten the deal. To make things worse, it looks like the technical presentation isn't much to write home about either, as the PlayStation ports feature bare]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/the-new-playstation-black-ops-ports-feel-like-the-bare-minimum/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2026 16:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/the-new-playstation-black-ops-ports-feel-like-the-bare-minimum/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Outer Worlds 2 Director Reacts To Mass Layoffs At Xbox And Dispels “Misinformation”]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Outer Worlds 2 game director and 20-year Obsidian Entertainment veteran Brandon Adler has reacted to Microsoft's recent mass layoffs at Xbox and other notable changes, which included the reported cancellation of Avowed 2.Adler, who is the current game director on an unannounced project at Obsidian, said it was an "extremely difficult week at Obsidian" after the layoffs were announced on July 6. "Not only have I had to say goodbye to some amazing game developers, but I've had to say goodbye t]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/outer-worlds-2-director-reacts-to-mass-layoffs-at-xbox-and-dispels-misinformation/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2026 15:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/outer-worlds-2-director-reacts-to-mass-layoffs-at-xbox-and-dispels-misinformation/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[TennoCon 2026: Every Big Warframe And Soulframe Announcement]]></title><description><![CDATA[The annual TennoCon event was held on the weekend, and once again, developer Digital Extremes had plenty of announcements regarding its two games, Warframe and Soulframe. The highlight was an extended look at Warframe's Tau expansion, followed by a closer look at Soulframe's new narrative questline and player-requested content like mounts. In case you missed it, you can catch up on all the reveals from TennoCon 2026 below.Warframe: Tau<br />
https://youtu.be/bRxDf7gu97g<br />
The headliner for Tennocon this]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/tennocon-2026-every-big-warframe-and-soulframe-announcement/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2026 15:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/tennocon-2026-every-big-warframe-and-soulframe-announcement/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[My Chemical Romance And Baldur’s Gate 3 Is The Unexpected Crossover Making My Monday Morning Better]]></title><description><![CDATA[My Chemical Romance, the essential emo band of your teen years, played three headline shows at London's Wembley Stadium over the weekend, but one of them took a pause for vocalist Gerard Way to discuss Baldur's Gate 3.Way noticed a fan's sign that read, "Have you ever played Baldur's Gate 3?" to which he responded, "No, I only ever played Baldur's Gate 1."He went on to add that he did play the Icewind Dale expansion, "But I just ran out of time."https://www.tiktok.com/@katanaluciana/video/766143]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/my-chemical-romance-and-baldurs-gate-3-is-the-unexpected-crossover-making-my-monday-morning-better/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2026 15:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/my-chemical-romance-and-baldurs-gate-3-is-the-unexpected-crossover-making-my-monday-morning-better/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Garfield Craps On Mario Over Upcoming Mario Kart Game Shutdown]]></title><description><![CDATA[In the kart-racing genre, Mario Kart's reigns supreme. But the social media team behind Garfield Kart: Furious Racing and Garfield Kart 2: All You Can Drift didn't miss a chance to dunk on Nintendo's decision to sunset Mario Kart Tour this fall.On X, the official account for Garfield Kart declared its superiority to Mario Kart because it "will not randomly kill your game license."<br />
https://twitter.com/GarfieldKartX/status/2074947859644809275<br />
While the Garfield Kart games are far behind Mario Kart]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/garfield-craps-on-mario-over-upcoming-mario-kart-game-shutdown/</link><pubDate>Sat, 11 Jul 2026 02:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/garfield-craps-on-mario-over-upcoming-mario-kart-game-shutdown/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Microsoft Refutes Notion That Foreign-Worker Visas Were Behind Mass Xbox Layoffs]]></title><description><![CDATA[Since news broke of Microsoft's recent round of mass layoffs--which affected 1,600 people immediately and will reach double that number over the next year--a number of reports have claimed that mass approvals of foreign-worker visas were behind the decision. Now, Microsoft communications lead Frank X. Shaw has refuted what he calls "bad information."<br />
In a Twitter post, Shaw said that while there are Microsoft workers using H-1B visas, they are "not specific to Xbox and represent a small percenta]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/microsoft-refutes-notion-that-foreign-worker-visas-were-behind-mass-xbox-layoffs/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2026 21:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/microsoft-refutes-notion-that-foreign-worker-visas-were-behind-mass-xbox-layoffs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[This Promising DayZ Rival Is Thankfully Pivoting To PvE Before Launch]]></title><description><![CDATA[Zeverland, the upcoming open-world zombie sim for PC, plays a lot like DayZ, but the team at Quantum Quirks has announced a major shift in the game's design following a closed alpha test. According to the studio, players wanted the PvPvE game to be an entirely cooperative PvE experience instead, so much so that the team is meeting the community's requests and turning Zeverland into exactly that. "You talked. We listened," the studio said on the Zeverland Steam page."We've decided to shift Zeverl]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/this-promising-dayz-rival-is-thankfully-pivoting-to-pve-before-launch/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2026 21:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/this-promising-dayz-rival-is-thankfully-pivoting-to-pve-before-launch/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Roblox’s Latest Crossover Is One I Guarantee You’d Never Guess]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Rolling Stones, one of the most legendary rock bands of all time, are coming to Roblox. The band is launching an "immersive" new game inside Roblox today, July 10, but it's only going to be around for a short time.<br />
The Stones are coming to Roblox's The Block virtual venue starting today and ending on July 17. The in-game event will feature "classic hits" and new songs from the band's Foreign Tongues album, which released on July 10.As for the game, players are called on to work together to "]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/robloxs-latest-crossover-is-one-i-guarantee-youd-never-guess/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2026 21:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/robloxs-latest-crossover-is-one-i-guarantee-youd-never-guess/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[AC Black Flag Resynced Is A Hit With 3 Million Copies Sold, But People Are Particularly Upset About One Thing]]></title><description><![CDATA[Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced launched on July 9, and the swashbuckling pirate adventure game got off to a great start. Vantage Studios, the new company in charge of the Assassin's Creed brand, announced on July 10 that Resynced sold more than 2 million copies in its first 24 hours. On July 17, the company confirmed that it reached 3 million sold in its first 7 days.It hasn't been a total success story, however, and the negativity surrounding the game pertains to the usual culprit: microt]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/ac-black-flag-resynced-is-a-hit-with-3-million-copies-sold-but-people-are-particularly-upset-about-one-thing/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2026 20:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/ac-black-flag-resynced-is-a-hit-with-3-million-copies-sold-but-people-are-particularly-upset-about-one-thing/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[AC Black Flag Resynced Is A Hit, But People Are Particularly Upset About One Thing]]></title><description><![CDATA[Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced launched on July 9, and the swashbuckling pirate adventure game got off to a great start. Vantage Studios, the new company in charge of the Assassin's Creed brand, announced today that Resynced sold more than 2 million copies in its first 24 hours. It hasn't been a total success story, however, and the negativity surrounding the game pertains to the usual culprit: microtransactions.Beyond the strong sales and player numbers, Resynced is scoring well with crit]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/ac-black-flag-resynced-is-a-hit-but-people-are-particularly-upset-about-one-thing/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2026 20:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/ac-black-flag-resynced-is-a-hit-but-people-are-particularly-upset-about-one-thing/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[GTA 6 Preloading: Start Date And What To Know About Digital And Physical Copies]]></title><description><![CDATA[After years of development and multiple delays, Rockstar's Grand Theft Auto 6 is finally launching on November 19, and you can now actually preorder the game. The $80 game arrives on November 19, but you can actually preload it a week earlier, which is nice for the countless people who no doubt want to begin playing the second they can.<br />
Here's everything you need to know about GTA 6 preloading.GTA 6 preload scheduleGTA 6 players who preorder a digital copy of GTA 6 can begin preloading on Novemb]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/gta-6-preloading-start-date-and-what-to-know-about-digital-and-physical-copies/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2026 18:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/gta-6-preloading-start-date-and-what-to-know-about-digital-and-physical-copies/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Xbox Is Teasing Something Big For Next Week Amid Disc-To-Digital Rumors]]></title><description><![CDATA[The future is looking increasingly digital for next-gen video game consoles, but one method that might ease the transition is a disc-to-digital service that allows users to bring their libraries with them. While there is speculation that this feature will launch around the time that Xbox debuts its next-gen console, Project Helix, a first taste of the future might be arriving sooner than expected.Xbox Insiders received a message in lieu of an update this week, with Xbox's program lead Brad Rosse]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/xbox-is-teasing-something-big-for-next-week-amid-disc-to-digital-rumors/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2026 17:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/xbox-is-teasing-something-big-for-next-week-amid-disc-to-digital-rumors/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Game Pass Gets A Few Freebies For This Weekend Only, Including One Where You’re A Teddy Bear Fighting Nightmares Come To Life]]></title><description><![CDATA[The weekend is here, and if you're looking for something new to play on Xbox but don't want to spend any money, you're in luck. The Free Play Days promotion is back this weekend, with three games offered up for the low, low price of $0, or at least nothing beyond the price of a Game Pass membership.<br />
MLB The Show 26, which is the newest entry in the professional baseball series, is free this weekend. The survival game The Alters is free as well, along with the FPS Stuffed, in which you play as a]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/game-pass-gets-a-few-freebies-for-this-weekend-only-including-one-where-youre-a-teddy-bear-fighting-nightmares-come-to-life/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2026 17:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/game-pass-gets-a-few-freebies-for-this-weekend-only-including-one-where-youre-a-teddy-bear-fighting-nightmares-come-to-life/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dragon Ball Xenoverse 3’s New Transformations Look Nerfed, But That’s Not The Full Story]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bandai Namco dropped the first gameplay reveal for Dragon Ball Xenoverse 3 this week, showcasing one of the game's missions and new key combat features. While the core beat-'em-up gameplay has been retained from the previous games, it's the approach to transformations in Xenoverse 3 that has Dragon Ball fans talking, as many believe this signature component has been nerfed for the threequel.One of the big changes in Xenoverse 3 revolves around how and when players can use their high-powered skil]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/dragon-ball-xenoverse-3s-new-transformations-look-nerfed-but-thats-not-the-full-story/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2026 17:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/dragon-ball-xenoverse-3s-new-transformations-look-nerfed-but-thats-not-the-full-story/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Harry Kane And Erling Haaland, Best Known For Their Gaming Skins, Are Facing Off This Weekend At The World Cup]]></title><description><![CDATA[The 2026's Men's World Cup is heating up, and one of this weekend's most-anticipated matchups is between Harry Kane of England and Erling Haaland of Norway, who are of course best known for their gaming skins.England captain Harry Kane has a Fortnite skin, while Norway striker and noted Xbox fan Erling Haaland has his own Clash of Clans skin. On June 11, the two gaming skins who are also know for their sporting prowess will play to decide who gets through the semifinals of the World Cup.Erling H]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/harry-kane-and-erling-haaland-best-known-for-their-gaming-skins-are-facing-off-this-weekend-at-the-world-cup/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2026 16:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/harry-kane-and-erling-haaland-best-known-for-their-gaming-skins-are-facing-off-this-weekend-at-the-world-cup/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Xbox CEO Joins Fed’s Task Force To Help With Price Stability And Employment After She Raised Xbox Prices And Laid Of Staff]]></title><description><![CDATA[The United States central bank, the Federal Reserve, has announced new task forces to "advance the conduct of monetary policy," and its board has chosen Xbox CEO Asha Sharma to help guide one task force pertaining to AI, as part of a wider effort to help create jobs and keep prices stable.<br />
The new Productivity and Jobs task force will look into the "economic impact of new general-purpose technologies," including AI, to help the Fed make better policy decisions. Sharma is joined on this task forc]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/xbox-ceo-joins-feds-task-force-to-help-with-price-stability-and-employment-after-she-raised-xbox-prices-and-laid-of-staff/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2026 15:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/xbox-ceo-joins-feds-task-force-to-help-with-price-stability-and-employment-after-she-raised-xbox-prices-and-laid-of-staff/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Xbox CEO Joins Federal Reserve’s Productivity And Jobs Task Force Amid Tumultuous Time]]></title><description><![CDATA[The United States central bank, the Federal Reserve, has announced new task forces to "advance the conduct of monetary policy," and its board has chosen Xbox CEO Asha Sharma to help guide one task force pertaining to AI, as part of a wider effort to help create jobs and keep prices stable.<br />
The new Productivity and Jobs task force will look into the "economic impact of new general-purpose technologies," including AI, to help the Fed make better policy decisions. Sharma is joined on this task forc]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/xbox-ceo-joins-federal-reserves-productivity-and-jobs-task-force-amid-tumultuous-time/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2026 15:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/xbox-ceo-joins-federal-reserves-productivity-and-jobs-task-force-amid-tumultuous-time/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Resynced Has The Best Launch The Series Has Seen In Years]]></title><description><![CDATA[Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced isn't just the best-reviewed game in the series in 13 years; it's also off to a flying start with more than 100,000 players on Steam alone. That's one of the highest opening weeks for an Assassin's Creed game in several years, and the number doesn't include Black Flag Resynced's availability through other PC storefronts, PS5, and Xbox Series X|S, either.One thing to note is that not every Assassin's Creed game has been available through Steam at launch, but B]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/assassins-creed-black-flag-resynced-has-the-best-launch-the-series-has-seen-in-years/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2026 14:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/assassins-creed-black-flag-resynced-has-the-best-launch-the-series-has-seen-in-years/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Former BioWare Writer Says EA Always Favored Mass Effect Over Dragon Age]]></title><description><![CDATA[Following the&nbsp;disappointing sales of Dragon Age: The Veilguard, it's looking like BioWare's fantasy IP won't be making a comeback anytime soon. Former Dragon Age lead writer&nbsp;David Gaider believes that the series may be dead, and the game's poor commercial performance--according to EA's expectations--was likely the final nail in its coffin."Throughout the entire time I was there, we were always one breath away from the project being shelved," Gaider said to PC Gamer. "The thing that hap]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/former-bioware-writer-says-ea-always-favored-mass-effect-over-dragon-age/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2026 14:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/former-bioware-writer-says-ea-always-favored-mass-effect-over-dragon-age/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Call Of Duty: Black Ops 1 And 2 Ports Are Out Now On PS5, But DLC Costs Extra]]></title><description><![CDATA[The ports of Call of Duty: Black Ops (2010) and Black Ops 2 (2012) are available now. The ports, which were confirmed in June, are developed by Iron Galaxy in conjunction with Activision.<br />
As announced previously, these are not remasters or remakes--if you enjoyed the games in their original states, that's what you're getting here.<br />
The games cost $40, but PlayStation Plus members can get each for $20 through August 6. There is no bundle that puts them together.<br />
Black Ops 1 and 2 are out now on PS]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/call-of-duty-black-ops-1-and-2-ports-are-out-now-on-ps5-but-dlc-costs-extra/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Jul 2026 20:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/call-of-duty-black-ops-1-and-2-ports-are-out-now-on-ps5-but-dlc-costs-extra/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Counter-Strike 2 Map Has Players Rescuing Dogs Instead Of Hostages, And That’s Very Nice]]></title><description><![CDATA[A new, fan-made map for Valve's free shooter Counter-Strike 2 has a unique spin on the game's popular Hostage Rescue mode, having players instead rescue dogs in danger.The "Shelter" map (via Dexerto) takes place in a fictionalized suburban animal shelter, as players race to stop "Phoenix Biotechnical" from kidnapping animals for medical trials.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rtd0HLui7W4<br />
As you can see in the walkthrough video below, Shelter is a large, impressively detailed map, featuring all ma]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/new-counter-strike-2-map-has-players-rescuing-dogs-instead-of-hostages-and-thats-very-nice/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Jul 2026 18:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/new-counter-strike-2-map-has-players-rescuing-dogs-instead-of-hostages-and-thats-very-nice/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Palworld Won’t Raise Its Price Following 1.0 Launch]]></title><description><![CDATA[After more than&nbsp;two years in early access, Palworld has launched in 1.0, and there's some good news for anyone looking to dive into it. Usually,&nbsp;early access games charge a smaller fee&nbsp;to entice users, increasing the&nbsp;sticker price once the full release goes live. Palworld developer Pocketpair is bucking that trend, and it says that the game's price will remain at $30 following its full launch on PC and console."After much thought, we have decided not to raise the price of Pal]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/palworld-wont-raise-its-price-following-10-launch/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Jul 2026 18:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/palworld-wont-raise-its-price-following-10-launch/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How One Teacher (And A Private Investigator) Revived The Beloved Franchise Of Your Childhood]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Backyard Sports series' resurgence began a few years ago with a re-release of the classic 1997 game Backyard Baseball, but this month's launch of Backyard Baseball--an all-new entry--is a monumental step for a franchise that had been on ice for years. But getting there wasn't easy, requiring years of work (and the help of a private investigator) to even acquire the rights, let alone find a development partner who could revive such a legendary franchise.Playground Productions CEO Lindsay Barn]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/how-one-teacher-and-a-private-investigator-revived-the-beloved-franchise-of-your-childhood/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Jul 2026 18:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/how-one-teacher-and-a-private-investigator-revived-the-beloved-franchise-of-your-childhood/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[GTA Online’s Next Big Heist, The First Since 2020, Is Coming Soon And It Looks Great]]></title><description><![CDATA[While fans await news about GTA 6, Rockstar continues to update GTA Online, and its next big update is coming very soon.The Kortz Center Heist, the first major brand-new heist in the game since 2020's Cayo Perico, releases on July 14, Rockstar Games has announced. In this heist, players will meet up with Mr. Faber and Raf De Angelis to steal valuable art.<br />
Players will be able to acquire an Art Studio for their home as part of the new update, and after doing so, a "gifted counterfeiter" will occu]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/gta-onlines-next-big-heist-the-first-since-2020-is-coming-soon-and-it-looks-great/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Jul 2026 17:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/gta-onlines-next-big-heist-the-first-since-2020-is-coming-soon-and-it-looks-great/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Boy Shocked By Electrical Current While Playing Video Games After House Is Struck By Lightning]]></title><description><![CDATA[A teenage boy sustained injuries after lightning struck his home as he was playing video games, hitting him with an electrical shock.<br />
The 13-year-old boy, Vladyslav Skuridin, told ABC News via a statement from his mother that he "felt a shock go through my whole body and I saw a super bright white light." He said he "quickly jolted back" and felt "super dizzy and confused."<br />
He was playing a game on his computer at the time."Also, I kind of just started screaming because there was a super loud bo]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/boy-shocked-by-electrical-current-while-playing-video-games-after-house-is-struck-by-lightning/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Jul 2026 16:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/boy-shocked-by-electrical-current-while-playing-video-games-after-house-is-struck-by-lightning/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Elder Scrolls 6 Devs Fear “More Delays” After Layoffs Have “Crushing Effect On Morale”]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Elder Scrolls 6 is one of the biggest upcoming games in the works at the Xbox-owned Bethesda Game Studios. But after Microsoft's sweeping layoffs, which also impacted BGS, developers there have expressed concerns about the impact on The Elder Scrolls 6 and the possibility of a delay.<br />
A source at BGS told IGN that the developers have been "very excited and hyped" for The Elder Scrolls 6, and that the big Xbox "reset" has "had a crushing effect on morale" at the studio.<br />
"We were already runnin]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/the-elder-scrolls-6-devs-fear-more-delays-after-layoffs-have-crushing-effect-on-morale/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Jul 2026 15:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/the-elder-scrolls-6-devs-fear-more-delays-after-layoffs-have-crushing-effect-on-morale/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Perfect Dark, Co-Op Doom Were Reportedly In The Works At Id Software Before Mass Layoffs]]></title><description><![CDATA[Doom: The Dark Ages just received the Revelations expansion earlier this week, the latest work from prominent developer id Software. But what the studio was reportedly working on next sounds fascinating, according to GamesBeat. The team was reportedly playing around with a new Perfect Dark game, a co-op or multiplayer-centric version of Doom, and a John Wick-esque experience named Fury.However, the chances these projects ever get fully fleshed out seem low after mass layoffs hit id Software earl]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/new-perfect-dark-co-op-doom-were-reportedly-in-the-works-at-id-software-before-mass-layoffs/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Jul 2026 15:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/new-perfect-dark-co-op-doom-were-reportedly-in-the-works-at-id-software-before-mass-layoffs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[GTA 6 Fans Are Getting Excited Again For A Date In August, As Take-Two Makes A Notable Change]]></title><description><![CDATA[Grand Theft Auto 6 preorders have finally arrived. New screenshots were also recently released. The game's November 19 release date is locked in. But Rockstar Games is still staying relatively quiet about the specifics of GTA 6, like what new kinds of gameplay experiences it provides. To date, all that's been revealed are screenshots, story descriptions, and cinematic trailers. Fans are eagerly awaiting the arrival of any new information about the game, or a third trailer, and while it remains t]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/gta-6-fans-are-getting-excited-again-for-a-date-in-august-as-take-two-makes-a-notable-change/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Jul 2026 15:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/gta-6-fans-are-getting-excited-again-for-a-date-in-august-as-take-two-makes-a-notable-change/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Resynced Delivers The Series’ Best Reviews Since 2013]]></title><description><![CDATA[The first big release of July 2026 has set sail, and so far, it looks like Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced is hitting a critical high note that the series hasn't seen since Assassin's Creed 4: Black Flag. The remake of the 2013 game currently has a metascore of 84, a number that previous games have not reached for a very long time.In comparison, the original Black Flag has a metascore of 88, and the highest review score aggregate between that game and its remake was Assassin's Creed Odyssey]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/assassins-creed-black-flag-resynced-delivers-the-series-best-reviews-since-2013/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Jul 2026 14:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/assassins-creed-black-flag-resynced-delivers-the-series-best-reviews-since-2013/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Persona 4 Revival Producer Confirms Some Noteworthy Character Changes Are Coming]]></title><description><![CDATA[Persona saw a big presence at Anime Expo last weekend, featuring a dedicated booth, panels, and merchandise to promote the series' 30th anniversary, as well as the upcoming Persona 4 Revival and Persona 6. The staff behind P4R was also giving press interviews, and one comment by General Producer Kazuhisa Wada has been drawing attention.Speaking to Anime Corner, Wada discussed some changes would be made to parts of the game, particularly with regard to one specific character."We haven't changed a]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/persona-4-revival-producer-confirms-some-noteworthy-character-changes-are-coming/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Jul 2026 00:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/persona-4-revival-producer-confirms-some-noteworthy-character-changes-are-coming/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Your Loyalty To Sony Or Xbox Means Nothing, Analyst Says]]></title><description><![CDATA[In response to Sony announcing that it will stop producing physical game discs for PlayStation starting in 2028, a lot of people have had a lot of things to say. One of those voices is Circana analyst Mat Piscatella, who offered a refreshing, if not brutal, reminder that your loyalty and love of PlayStation--or any other game console or franchise--means nothing to the corporate overlords controlling them. It's all about money, and it always has been.<br />
"You can love your preferred video game ecosy]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/your-loyalty-to-sony-or-xbox-means-nothing-analyst-says/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Jul 2026 21:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/your-loyalty-to-sony-or-xbox-means-nothing-analyst-says/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Fallout Game Is New Focus For New Vegas Developer Obsidian Entertainment – Report]]></title><description><![CDATA[Obsidian Entertainment--the developer behind Grounded, The Outer Worlds, and Avowed--will reportedly shift strategies to work on a new Fallout game. That means that a planned Avowed sequel and other unannounced projects will get shelved in the process, according to Bloomberg.&nbsp;It's unclear whether this new Fallout game from Obsidian will be Fallout 5 or a spin-off similar to New Vegas. Fallout 5 was reportedly "greenlit" a year ago, though there were no details about the lead developer. In 2]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/new-fallout-game-is-new-focus-for-new-vegas-developer-obsidian-entertainment-report/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Jul 2026 21:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/new-fallout-game-is-new-focus-for-new-vegas-developer-obsidian-entertainment-report/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Over 220,000 People Petition Sony Not To Kill Physical PlayStation Game Discs]]></title><description><![CDATA[As Sony plans to kill all PlayStation disc production in January 2028, a Canadian retailer has done what everyone was probably thinking of doing: urging the company to change its mind with a petition that's garnered over 220,000 signatures.PNP Games is an independent retailer based in Canada that started in 2005 by selling games on eBay. Since then, it opened three locations around Canada, becoming a budding business that supplies its customers with everything from home goods like art and drinkw]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/over-220000-people-petition-sony-not-to-kill-physical-playstation-game-discs/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Jul 2026 21:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/over-220000-people-petition-sony-not-to-kill-physical-playstation-game-discs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Xbox Kills Obsidian’s Avowed Sequel In The Wake Of Layoffs – Report]]></title><description><![CDATA[Xbox's big reset continues, as the company has targeted RPG icon Obsidian Entertainment, laying off about a quarter of its staff and cancelling a sequel to the underrated 2025 action-RPG Avowed.According to a July 8 Bloomberg report, Obsidian Entertainment has cancelled "multiple projects" so that the California-based developer can focus on a bigger franchise: Fallout. As part of the cuts, Avowed was a casualty, along with 52 workers, per a July 8 Game File report.As Bloomberg noted, progress on]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/xbox-kills-obsidians-avowed-sequel-in-the-wake-of-layoffs-report/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Jul 2026 20:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/xbox-kills-obsidians-avowed-sequel-in-the-wake-of-layoffs-report/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Love And Deepspace Drama Continues As Chinese Government Indicates New Love Interest Is Gone For Good]]></title><description><![CDATA[Regardless of if you play the action-packed dating-sim or not, you've probably heard a bit about the intense controversy surrounding Love and Deepspace recently. And no, it somehow has nothing to do with its spicy content or gacha-style gameplay. Instead, it revolves around the introduction--and quick cancellation--of Valko, the game's sixth love interest.There's been a new development in the ongoing drama, and it doesn't look good for all the fans who have been petitioning for developer Paperga]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/love-and-deepspace-drama-continues-as-chinese-government-indicates-new-love-interest-is-gone-for-good/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Jul 2026 20:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/love-and-deepspace-drama-continues-as-chinese-government-indicates-new-love-interest-is-gone-for-good/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fallout TV Series Lands 10 Emmy Nominations For Season 2, But Actors Get Snubbed]]></title><description><![CDATA[The nominees for the next Emmy Awards have been announced, and Amazon's Fallout TV show scored 10. Season 1, for comparison, picked up 16 nominations in 2024, ultimately winning two.For Season 2, Fallout's Emmy nominations included nods for Production Design, Costumes, Hairstyling, and Stunt Performance, but no acting nominations. Many think Walton Goggins was snubbed after he turned in another incredible performance as The Ghoul in Fallout Season 2.Here are the 10 Emmy nominations for Fallout S]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/fallout-tv-series-lands-10-emmy-nominations-for-season-2-but-actors-get-snubbed/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Jul 2026 20:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/fallout-tv-series-lands-10-emmy-nominations-for-season-2-but-actors-get-snubbed/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bernie Sanders Rips Microsoft For Xbox Layoffs And Price Hikes]]></title><description><![CDATA[Microsoft recently announced mass layoffs affecting 4,800 people, including 3,200 at Xbox, and now US Senator Bernie Sanders (D-VT) has ripped the technology giant for cutting staff at a time when it's making massive profits.<br />
Posting on social media, Sanders pointed out how Microsoft made more than $100 billion in profit in 2025, with CEO Satya Nadella getting paid $96 million. He also called out how US President Donald Trump's new tax plan would save Microsoft $12.5 billion.<br />
"Please don&rsquo;t]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/bernie-sanders-rips-microsoft-for-xbox-layoffs-and-price-hikes/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Jul 2026 18:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/bernie-sanders-rips-microsoft-for-xbox-layoffs-and-price-hikes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[England Has A New King, And He’s Thirsty For Blood In Vampirium 1997]]></title><description><![CDATA[Thomas Was Alone and Amberspire developer Bithell Games has announced its next project, a non-linear horror game&nbsp;in which the vampire King of England tasks you with assassinating his enemies. Set in an alternate timeline during the late '90s--so you're probably safe from hearing Hanson's MMMBop on repeat--Vampirium 1997 is billed as an immersive sim boiled to its essence by game director Mike Bithell."Dracula is King of England. At his command, master your dark gifts to assassinate his enem]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/england-has-a-new-king-and-hes-thirsty-for-blood-in-vampirium-1997/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Jul 2026 17:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/england-has-a-new-king-and-hes-thirsty-for-blood-in-vampirium-1997/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Paralives’ Success Shows Being Generous To Players Isn’t Unreasonable]]></title><description><![CDATA[Earlier this year Paralives released in early access, and so far, things are looking good for the life-sim. The game has proven to be popular since its May launch; the cozy vibes have been praised, and the promise of free post-launch&nbsp;DLC and updates for the lifespan of Paralives continues to be a big selling point. In an industry focused on extracting the maximum amount of cash possible out of every player, it has become the norm--just look at how GTA 6 is locking in-game shops away from pl]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/paralives-success-shows-being-generous-to-players-isnt-unreasonable/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Jul 2026 17:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/paralives-success-shows-being-generous-to-players-isnt-unreasonable/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Paralives Isn’t Interested In Taking Down The Sims]]></title><description><![CDATA[Fans of life-simulator games have been eating well lately, as the dominance of The Sims 4 has been challenged by new kids on the block like InZoi and Paralives. While both of these titles are considered to be serious challengers in a cozy genre of living your best life, the team behind Paralives doesn't see itself as a "Sims-killer," preferring instead to view the game as another option in the genre. After all, competition in this field will ultimately benefit players by offering them more choic]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/paralives-isnt-interested-in-taking-down-the-sims/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Jul 2026 17:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/paralives-isnt-interested-in-taking-down-the-sims/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Palworld Reaches A Huge Player Milestone Ahead Of 1.0 Launch]]></title><description><![CDATA[After two and a half years in early access, the Pokemon-like game Palworld has reached 40 million players before its 1.0 release. Developer Pocketpair announced this milestone just days before the game's massive 1.0 update, which brings several major changes to overhaul the game."Palworld passes 40 million players," the developer said on social media. "Thank you all so much for your incredible support! Over the last two and a half years, Palworld has grown alongside our community."Of course, hit]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/palworld-reaches-a-huge-player-milestone-ahead-of-10-launch/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Jul 2026 17:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/palworld-reaches-a-huge-player-milestone-ahead-of-10-launch/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[World Cup Star Erling Haaland Shows Off His Gaming Setup, Wants Xbox To Sponsor Him, And Is Excited For GTA 6]]></title><description><![CDATA[If you've been watching the World Cup or soccer in general, you're surely familiar with Norwegian striker Erling Haaland, and now he's provided a deeper window into his life and specifically his gaming habits.<br />
In a "day in the life" video on his YouTube channel (via PureXbox), Haaland began by saying he's a big fan of Xbox, so much so that he even owns the Xbox minifridge and it's not just for show. As you can see in the video, he has it stocked with MTN Dew and Coke. "One day, Xbox, I want them]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/world-cup-star-erling-haaland-shows-off-his-gaming-setup-wants-xbox-to-sponsor-him-and-is-excited-for-gta-6/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Jul 2026 16:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/world-cup-star-erling-haaland-shows-off-his-gaming-setup-wants-xbox-to-sponsor-him-and-is-excited-for-gta-6/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Minecraft Is Adding A Highly Requested Feature It’s Been Missing For 17 Years]]></title><description><![CDATA[A new update coming to Minecraft is adding something the game has never had in its 17-year history and it's something everyone loves to do: sit down.In a new video, producer Gustav H&ouml;glund confirmed that there will finally be a "straightforward" way to take a load off, and that's with a new craftable cushion that players can sit on. As H&ouml;glund noted, people have found creative ways to sit down already by way of plopping down in a boat, a mine cart, or by riding an animal. But that's no]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/minecraft-is-adding-a-highly-requested-feature-its-been-missing-for-17-years/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Jul 2026 15:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/minecraft-is-adding-a-highly-requested-feature-its-been-missing-for-17-years/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pokemon Winds And Waves Could Have 300 New Pokemon, But Don’t Get Too Excited]]></title><description><![CDATA[Pokemon Winds and Waves won't be out until 2027, but it looks like a few Poke-leaks are already surfacing. The Switch 2 exclusive is the next mainline entry in the series, and like previous games before it, it'll introduce a whole new region populated with unique Pokemon. Just how many new Pokemon will there be? According to one report, we could be looking at&nbsp;hundreds of&nbsp;new critters to collect.Traditionally, each new mainline Pokemon game introduces around 100 new Pokemon--Generations]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/pokemon-winds-and-waves-could-have-300-new-pokemon-but-dont-get-too-excited/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Jul 2026 15:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/pokemon-winds-and-waves-could-have-300-new-pokemon-but-dont-get-too-excited/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Was This Duck Trying To Get Secrets About The Witcher 4?]]></title><description><![CDATA[It's nesting season for ducks in Poland, and one mallard mom chose CD Projekt Red's office in Warsaw to lay its eggs, the studio recently shared. For anyone scared that this story does not have a happy ending, fear not. It's safe to read on.<br />
The Polish developer said the duck laid eight eggs at an open-air part of the impressive-looking modern office. The momma duck "cared for them attentively throughout the nesting period," and CD Projekt Red staff gave her plenty of room to sit on the eggs in]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/was-this-duck-trying-to-get-secrets-about-the-witcher-4/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Jul 2026 14:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/was-this-duck-trying-to-get-secrets-about-the-witcher-4/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mario Kart Tour Will Be Unplayable After Nintendo Shuts It Down In September]]></title><description><![CDATA[Nintendo has announced that it will shut down Mario Kart Tour on September 29, ending its seven-year run on mobile devices. Originally launching in September 2019, Mario Kart Tour was one of several games released for mobile devices as Nintendo made a push into that space. Most of those games have since been shut down, but Mario Kart Tour proved to be a lucrative spin-off of the main series, employing controversial gacha game mechanics to keep players invested the racer."We sincerely thank the m]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/mario-kart-tour-will-be-unplayable-after-nintendo-shuts-it-down-in-september/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Jul 2026 13:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/mario-kart-tour-will-be-unplayable-after-nintendo-shuts-it-down-in-september/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[One Final Fantasy Game Is Shutting Down, But You’ve Still Got Time To Play]]></title><description><![CDATA[With Final Fantasy VII Revelation set to complete the remake trilogy soon, fans have been eagerly revisiting FFVII's various releases and spinoffs in anticipation, speculating about what the future might hold for the finale. Unfortunately, one of those spinoffs, the live-service game Final Fantasy VII Ever Crisis, now has a Doom timer attached to it--meaning you'll need to play it as quickly as possible before it shutters if you want to see what it has to offer.Released on December 2023, Final F]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/one-final-fantasy-game-is-shutting-down-but-youve-still-got-time-to-play/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Jul 2026 10:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/one-final-fantasy-game-is-shutting-down-but-youve-still-got-time-to-play/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sony Tries To Change The Subject After Killing PlayStation Discs]]></title><description><![CDATA[To kick off July, Sony made the surprising announcement that it plans to end support of physical discs for PlayStation games at the beginning of 2028. In the week since that news, Sony kept quiet on social media. Now, Sony has attempted to start a new conversation with gamers, but it's not going well so far.In the message seen below, Sony touts the FlexStrike wireless fight stick. Under normal circumstances, this product could have been positively received on its own terms. Unfortunately for the]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/sony-tries-to-change-the-subject-after-killing-playstation-discs/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Jul 2026 01:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/sony-tries-to-change-the-subject-after-killing-playstation-discs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arc Raiders’ Matchmaking Update Gives Players What They’ve Always Wanted]]></title><description><![CDATA[The latest Arc Raiders update is out now, and alongside the opening of the Expedition 4 window and an upcoming crossover event with Embark's first-person shooter The Finals, the extraction game is getting a matchmaking overhaul that fulfills one of players' biggest wishlist items.Starting today, Arc Raiders offers separate matchmaking buckets for solo, duo, and trio queues. This means that players who may prefer to express different playstyles depending on their team size can now find lobbies th]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/arc-raiders-matchmaking-update-gives-players-what-theyve-always-wanted/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2026 22:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/arc-raiders-matchmaking-update-gives-players-what-theyve-always-wanted/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[College Football 27 Is Pissing Everyone Off]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ask players what their favorite mode is in EA's revitalized College Football series, and most will tell you it's Dynasty or Road To Glory, which give players control of an entire school football program or a created player, respectively. Unlike Ultimate Team, EA's long-standing pay-to-win mode seen in all of its sports games, these modes have largely been untouched by microtransactions. But College Football 27 has crossed a line, according to many players who have voiced their frustrations onlin]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/college-football-27-is-pissing-everyone-off/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2026 22:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/college-football-27-is-pissing-everyone-off/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Microsoft Spent $80 Billion On Its Bet For Xbox Game Pass. It Did Not Work.]]></title><description><![CDATA[A new report sheds more light on the situation at Xbox that led to the big news this week that Microsoft was cutting 3,200 jobs at the gaming company, divesting from studios, and making other cutbacks to "reset" the business.<br />
Bloomberg reported that Microsoft spent"nearly $80 billion" in the past 10 years on deals to help revitalize Xbox and realize its dream for Xbox Game Pass, but those plans did not pan out the way Microsoft envisioned.<br />
Xbox CEO Asha Sharma said this week that the big bets ma]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/microsoft-spent-80-billion-on-its-bet-for-xbox-game-pass-it-did-not-work/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2026 21:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/microsoft-spent-80-billion-on-its-bet-for-xbox-game-pass-it-did-not-work/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[After Xbox Pulls Funding, Hitman Dev Is Closing A Studio And Laying People Off]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hitman and 007: First Light developer IO Interactive has confirmed that it is closing its Istanbul office, laying off staff in the process as part of cuts that the studio said were "necessary" to help the company stay afloat in the future.IO said it made these cuts after Xbox dropped out of funding Project Fantasy, the company's mysterious upcoming RPG. IO has now "regained full ownership of the project and our IP" related to Project Fantasy, and IO will now fund it independently. However, this]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/after-xbox-pulls-funding-hitman-dev-is-closing-a-studio-and-laying-people-off/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2026 20:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/after-xbox-pulls-funding-hitman-dev-is-closing-a-studio-and-laying-people-off/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bethesda Tells Workers The Company Needs To “Change Course” And Focus On Games With “Greatest Potential”]]></title><description><![CDATA[Microsoft recently announced sweeping layoffs affecting 4,800 people, including 3,200 at Xbox alone. This is happening as part of a "reset" of Xbox, and this includes changes to the company's various subsidiaries, including Bethesda.Bethesda boss Jill Braff said the cuts at Xbox "reflect the realities of our industry and business." She said Bethesda has a responsibility to ensure it is "operating from a more stable foundation." In addition to layoffs across the organization--Betheda's id Softwar]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/bethesda-tells-workers-the-company-needs-to-change-course-and-focus-on-games-with-greatest-potential/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2026 18:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/bethesda-tells-workers-the-company-needs-to-change-course-and-focus-on-games-with-greatest-potential/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[State Of Decay 3 Might Not Come To Xbox Game Pass, After Being Promised Last Month]]></title><description><![CDATA[Exactly a month ago, State of Decay 3 re-emerged at the Xbox Games Showcase with a new gameplay trailer promising a 2027 release window--plus the game's inclusion on Xbox Game Pass. But the open-world survival game might not arrive on Microsoft's subscription service after all.&nbsp;Game File reports the company acquiring developer Undead Labs is under no requirement to put State of Decay 3 on Xbox Game Pass. The deal between Microsoft and the unknown purchaser doesn't contain "any Xbox-controll]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/state-of-decay-3-might-not-come-to-xbox-game-pass-after-being-promised-last-month/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2026 17:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/state-of-decay-3-might-not-come-to-xbox-game-pass-after-being-promised-last-month/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Resident Evil Meets FNAF In This Horror Game Arriving Before Halloween]]></title><description><![CDATA[If you've already cleared Resident Evil Requiem several times over, Fright Train may be the next game to consume you, particularly if you're also a fan of Five Nights at Freddy's.<br />
Fright Train combines the third-person gunplay and inventory management of the former with the mascot-style characters of the latter, and wraps it all up in a roguelite structure aboard a doomed train crossing Antarctica.GameSpot can exclusively reveal Fright Train's release date: It's coming to PC on September 15, and]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/resident-evil-meets-fnaf-in-this-horror-game-arriving-before-halloween/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2026 17:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/resident-evil-meets-fnaf-in-this-horror-game-arriving-before-halloween/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Xbox Layoffs Included 37-Year Veteran Who Designed One Of Xbox’s Best Features Ever]]></title><description><![CDATA[The recent layoffs at Microsoft, including deep cuts at Xbox, impacted 4,800 people across the business. One of the staffers let go was Kevin LaChapelle, a 37-year Microsoft veteran who helped bring to market one of the best, most-beloved features in Xbox console history: backwards compatibility.LaChapelle, who was the vice president of the Xbox platform, confirmed on LinkedIn that he was part of the cuts. He started at Microsoft in 1989 as a software designer engineer, and moved to different pa]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/xbox-layoffs-included-37-year-veteran-who-designed-one-of-xboxs-best-features-ever/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2026 16:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/xbox-layoffs-included-37-year-veteran-who-designed-one-of-xboxs-best-features-ever/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Xbox’s New Plan After Brutal Cuts: Focus On The Thing Called Xbox]]></title><description><![CDATA[In the wake of mass layoffs at Xbox and several studios exiting the company, Microsoft's gaming division has outlined it plans for growth. Some of these plans include a focus on its biggest IP, investing more in games like Minecraft, and removing several layers of management to streamline its studio model. One other major area of focus will be on Xbox hardware itself, as the company says its flagship console represents 80% of its current business."In order to grow, we made a bunch of bets--and a]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/xboxs-new-plan-after-brutal-cuts-focus-on-the-thing-called-xbox/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2026 16:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/xboxs-new-plan-after-brutal-cuts-focus-on-the-thing-called-xbox/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Obsidian Hit Hard By Xbox Layoffs, With 25% Of Devs Cut From Studio]]></title><description><![CDATA[Microsoft's mass layoffs had a heavy impact on the Xbox division, and Obsidian Entertainment, the studio behind The Outer Worlds, is one of many Xbox-owned studios where cuts were deep. Kotaku reports that between 60 and 70 people--roughly a quarter of the studio's workforce--have been let go. The talent laid off includes producers, QA testers, artists, and many others spanning different disciplines.<br />
Senior talent was not spared in the cuts, with Kotaku saying that some laid off were with the st]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/obsidian-hit-hard-by-xbox-layoffs-with-25-of-devs-cut-from-studio/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2026 16:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/obsidian-hit-hard-by-xbox-layoffs-with-25-of-devs-cut-from-studio/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Xbox Game Pass New Games For July Revealed]]></title><description><![CDATA[Amidst a lot of bad news at Xbox this week--including its CEO mentioning how Game Pass hasn't exactly paid off-- the company has also revealed the first wave of titles being added to the Game Pass library in July 2026. This month's new additions run across a wide variety of genres, and a day-one release is also mixed among them. Here's a closer look at everything that's on the way, which platforms these games will be available for, and which tier of Game Pass you'll need to play them.Available t]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/xbox-game-pass-new-games-for-july-revealed/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2026 16:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/xbox-game-pass-new-games-for-july-revealed/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Xbox Wants To Entertain 1 Billion People Every Day. It Can’t Even Explain How]]></title><description><![CDATA[1 Billion DAU!Following the announcement that Xbox will cut its workforce by 20%--with 1,600 employees already laid off in the first wave of retrenchments--Xbox CEO Asha Sharma has detailed plans for the company to reach an absurd number of people every day."I want Xbox to be one of the few companies that entertains more than a billion people each day and gives everyone the opportunity to create and connect. I know we can achieve this goal. Xbox has many of the most beloved franchises in enterta]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/xbox-wants-to-entertain-1-billion-people-every-day-it-cant-even-explain-how/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2026 15:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/xbox-wants-to-entertain-1-billion-people-every-day-it-cant-even-explain-how/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Original Nintendo Switch Will Be Discontinued In Europe]]></title><description><![CDATA[Next year will mark the 10th anniversary of the original Nintendo Switch, which remains in active production despite the debut of Switch 2 in 2025. However, the Switch's time will be coming to a close in Europe just shy of a decade after its initial release.According to a notice on Nintendo's official site, the Switch, Switch Lite, and Switch OLED will no longer be available to European retailers after mid-February 2027. Nintendo Store will also stop carrying the original Switch models for Europ]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/original-nintendo-switch-will-be-discontinued-in-europe/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2026 02:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/original-nintendo-switch-will-be-discontinued-in-europe/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Diablo 4’s Massive Mythic Item Changes Aren’t Finding Many Fans]]></title><description><![CDATA[Diablo 4 Season 14 dramatically reworked Mythic items in Blizzard's ARPG going forward, and judging from early feedback, it's a change that isn't going over well.Season of Death Awakening launched on June 30 and introduced what Blizzard coined Mythic Uniques 3.0, a new system where any of the game's hundreds of Unique items could be found (or turned into) even stronger Mythic versions. In theory, it would open up the game's endgame build options and give players more choices when it comes to out]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/diablo-4s-massive-mythic-item-changes-arent-finding-many-fans/</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Jul 2026 22:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/diablo-4s-massive-mythic-item-changes-arent-finding-many-fans/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[“Catastrophic Mismanagement” And AI Gambits Led To Mass Xbox Layoffs, Expert Says]]></title><description><![CDATA[Microsoft has announced sweeping layoffs and other dramatic changes resulting in 4,800 layoffs across the company, including 3,200 at Xbox specifically. What's led to this? According to one expert, Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella and his "catastrophic mismanagement" of the company is to blame.Ed Zitron, an author who specializes in covering the technology space and is the CEO of EZ Primary Research, offered a blistering take on Microsoft's management in response to the mass layoffs."Catastrophic mis]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/catastrophic-mismanagement-and-ai-gambits-led-to-mass-xbox-layoffs-expert-says/</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Jul 2026 22:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/catastrophic-mismanagement-and-ai-gambits-led-to-mass-xbox-layoffs-expert-says/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Xbox CEO Reflects On Massive Cuts: “We Simply Spread Ourselves Too Thin”]]></title><description><![CDATA[Xbox CEO Asha Sharma has shared new details on the significant changes at Xbox, including mass layoffs, studio spinoffs, and more.<br />
In an interview with Fortune, Sharma said Microsoft undertook "a bunch of bets" years ago to help grow the business, including Game Pass, going multiplatform, and beefing up its studio base. These bets did not pay off, and in the process of pursuing these new ventures, "We inherently didn't focus on the core business," Sharma said.<br />
"The number one measure of your str]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/xbox-ceo-reflects-on-massive-cuts-we-simply-spread-ourselves-too-thin/</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Jul 2026 21:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/xbox-ceo-reflects-on-massive-cuts-we-simply-spread-ourselves-too-thin/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Steam Machine’s Red Line Of Death Is Less Scary, And More Useful, Than You Might Think]]></title><description><![CDATA[With the Steam Machine starting to land in some lucky buyers hands, a few of the gremlins in Valve's compact living-room PC have started to surface. But while some might remind you of infamous hardware failures of old, many of them are smartly designed errors that you can, for the most part, resolve yourself.Last week, the Steam Machine subreddit was rocked with what the community described as the "Red Line of Death," a reference to the catastrophic Red Ring of Death that plagued early Xbox 360]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/the-steam-machines-red-line-of-death-is-less-scary-and-more-useful-than-you-might-think/</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Jul 2026 21:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/the-steam-machines-red-line-of-death-is-less-scary-and-more-useful-than-you-might-think/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[World Of Warcraft Just Got A Sequel To Its Most Literally Viral Moment]]></title><description><![CDATA[A deadly plague spread through World of Warcraft's Moonguard server over the weekend, making it the second time in WoW history a horrific virus has run uncontrolled through the game's populace.As broken down by Wowhead, the origin of the plague in question comes from a Dragonflight dungeon, Brackenhide Hollow. Within the dungeon, some enemies cast a spell called Withering Contagion, a disease that inflicts heavy nature- damage-over-time and spreads to all players within five yards.&nbsp;Whether]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/world-of-warcraft-just-got-a-sequel-to-its-most-literally-viral-moment/</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Jul 2026 19:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/world-of-warcraft-just-got-a-sequel-to-its-most-literally-viral-moment/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Here’s What’s Going On With Marvel’s Blade And Its Developer Amid Xbox “Reset”]]></title><description><![CDATA[Microsoft is undergoing a major shakeup that involves mass layoffs, studio sell-offs, and other significant changes as part of a "reset" of the business.<br />
While we have learned that Ninja Theory and Undead Labs are being sold off and Double Fine and Compulsion are going independent, we don't yet know what the future holds for Arkane Lyon and its long-in-development Blade game.The French studio is undergoing "consultation," but its fate has yet to be determined.There is a lot we still don't know,]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/heres-whats-going-on-with-marvels-blade-and-its-developer-amid-xbox-reset/</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Jul 2026 19:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/heres-whats-going-on-with-marvels-blade-and-its-developer-amid-xbox-reset/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Xbox Layoffs “Heavily Impact” The Accessibility Team, Too]]></title><description><![CDATA[As part of the 1,600 people being let go by Xbox during its big reset on July 6, it appears that the company's Accessibility division has been hit pretty heavily as well.According to a July 6 Bluesky post, the senior user researcher for accessibility at ZeniMax Media, Elisabeth Whyte, shared that she was caught in the blast zone, too. Whyte also revealed that the "accessibility staff overall seems heavily impacted," with "multiple people on the Bethesda User Research Team" getting laid off.On Li]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/xbox-layoffs-heavily-impact-the-accessibility-team-too/</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Jul 2026 18:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/xbox-layoffs-heavily-impact-the-accessibility-team-too/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Xbox CEO Admits Game Pass Has Not Worked Out, Reportedly Lost Millions Of Subscribers Since 2024]]></title><description><![CDATA[Xbox CEO Asha Sharma has outlined her plan to "reset" the Xbox business, and it includes mass layoffs and selling off studios.<br />
In her memo announcing the dramatic shakeup, Sharma also talked about what led to this moment, and one piece is that the Xbox business is "not healthy" due in part to big bets that have not paid off, like Xbox Game Pass.Xbox is undergoing a strategic "reset."She said Microsoft bet on things like Xbox Game Pass, releasing more titles on competing platforms, and a "broader]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/xbox-ceo-admits-game-pass-has-not-worked-out-reportedly-lost-millions-of-subscribers-since-2024/</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Jul 2026 17:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/xbox-ceo-admits-game-pass-has-not-worked-out-reportedly-lost-millions-of-subscribers-since-2024/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Xbox CEO Admits Game Pass Bet Has Not Worked Out]]></title><description><![CDATA[Xbox CEO Asha Sharma has outlined her plan to "reset" the Xbox business, and it includes mass layoffs and selling off studios.<br />
In her memo announcing the dramatic shakeup, Sharma also talked about what led to this moment, and one piece is that the Xbox business is "not healthy" due in part to big bets that have not paid off, like Xbox Game Pass.Xbox is undergoing a strategic "reset."She said Microsoft bet on things like Xbox Game Pass, releasing more titles on competing platforms, and a "broader]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/new-xbox-ceo-admits-game-pass-bet-has-not-worked-out/</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Jul 2026 17:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/new-xbox-ceo-admits-game-pass-bet-has-not-worked-out/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Xbox Layoffs Hit Id Software And ZeniMax As Focus Shifts To Bigger Franchises]]></title><description><![CDATA[It's a bleak Monday for Xbox, as the division is losing five of its studios&nbsp;and&nbsp;approximately 20% of its workforce will be laid off&nbsp;throughout the&nbsp;current fiscal year. These changes, referred to as "the most significant restructure in Xbox history" by Xbox boss Asha Sharma, will impact every corner of the business, including Id Software and ZeniMax Online Studios. While the two developers aren't shutting down, reports claim that they will be losing large portions of their res]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/xbox-layoffs-hit-id-software-and-zenimax-as-focus-shifts-to-bigger-franchises/</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Jul 2026 17:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/xbox-layoffs-hit-id-software-and-zenimax-as-focus-shifts-to-bigger-franchises/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[No Announced Xbox Games Are Getting Axed In Microsoft Layoffs, Company Says]]></title><description><![CDATA[Microsoft has begun its big reset, cutting 1,600 jobs right now and another 1,600 in the next 12 months. Despite this massive restructuring, the company claimed that these moves don't involve canceling any already announced first-party games.<br />
In a lengthy Xbox Wire blog post on July 6, Microsoft announced that some studios (such as Ninja Theory and Undead Labs) are being sold while others (like Arkane Studios) are still awaiting their fate. Tucked within the post was a line about the projects cu]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/no-announced-xbox-games-are-getting-axed-in-microsoft-layoffs-company-says/</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Jul 2026 17:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/no-announced-xbox-games-are-getting-axed-in-microsoft-layoffs-company-says/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Switch 2 Systems With Swappable Batteries Coming This Year, But Not In The US]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Switch 2 is going to get a bit heavier in Europe, thanks to a consumer-friendly change required by European Union regulations. That's because the hybrid system will be sold with a swappable battery starting this fall. Nintendo of Europe has released new specifications on how Switch 2 and various accessories will be updated with user-replaceable batteries over the last half of 2026 and into 2027. Keep in mind that this isn't a recall or safety issue, so won't affect current owners.<br />
The revise]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/switch-2-systems-with-swappable-batteries-coming-this-year-but-not-in-the-us/</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Jul 2026 17:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/switch-2-systems-with-swappable-batteries-coming-this-year-but-not-in-the-us/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[State Of Decay And Hellblade Devs Are Being Sold, But Buyers Remain Mysterious For Now]]></title><description><![CDATA[As part of Microsoft's restructuring announcement today for Xbox that is resulting in mass layoffs, the company also announced that it is selling off two of its development studios: Undead Labs and Ninja Theory.<br />
Xbox CEO Asha Sharma said those two studios have "entered terms to join new ownership with funding" to help finish Senua (Ninja Theory) and State of Decay 3 (Undead Labs). Microsoft did not name the mystery buyers, however.<br />
Senua is a brand-new Hellblade action game that was only just an]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/state-of-decay-and-hellblade-devs-are-being-sold-but-buyers-remain-mysterious-for-now/</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Jul 2026 16:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/state-of-decay-and-hellblade-devs-are-being-sold-but-buyers-remain-mysterious-for-now/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Xbox Layoffs, Studio Closures, And Spin-Offs: Everything Announced Today]]></title><description><![CDATA[Despite promises of a reset, the unveiling of a fancy new logo, and a charm offensive for its new leadership, the news at Xbox has been getting increasingly worse throughout 2026. Between massive price increases for Xbox hardware--and possibly another one soon--the fluctuating price of Xbox Game Pass, and the cancellation of funding on several collaborative projects, it has been a tough time to be a fan of Xbox. Can the news get any worse? Yes, if you're an employee of the company--or a fan of i]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/xbox-layoffs-studio-closures-and-spin-offs-everything-announced-today/</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Jul 2026 15:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/xbox-layoffs-studio-closures-and-spin-offs-everything-announced-today/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Xbox Layoffs, Studio Changes, And Spin-Offs: Everything Announced Today]]></title><description><![CDATA[Despite promises of a reset, the unveiling of a fancy new logo, and a charm offensive for its new leadership, the news at Xbox has been getting increasingly worse throughout 2026. Between massive price increases for Xbox hardware--and possibly another one soon--the fluctuating price of Xbox Game Pass, and the cancellation of funding on several collaborative projects, it has been a tough time to be a fan of Xbox. Can the news get any worse? Yes, if you're an employee of the company--or a fan of i]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/xbox-layoffs-studio-changes-and-spin-offs-everything-announced-today/</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Jul 2026 15:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/xbox-layoffs-studio-changes-and-spin-offs-everything-announced-today/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cyberpunk 2077 Just Hit Another Massive Sales Milestone]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sales of CD Projekt Red's 2020 RPG Cyberpunk 2077 continue to grow, as the game has now passed 40 million copies sold.<br />
This counts copies sold through July 3, including sales of the base game and copies sold through the game's ultimate edition.<br />
"Thank you all for helping us reach this amazing milestone," the developer said.The big new sales milestone came after Steam's latest sale saw the game's price fall down to $18, representing a discount of 70%. It's on sale for that price until July 9.<br />
htt]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/cyberpunk-2077-just-hit-another-massive-sales-milestone/</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Jul 2026 15:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/cyberpunk-2077-just-hit-another-massive-sales-milestone/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[After PS5 Disc Controversy, Microsoft Confirms Halo: Campaign Evolved Will Come On A Disc]]></title><description><![CDATA[Following Sony's announcement that it will no longer support physical game discs starting in 2028, Microsoft has confirmed that Halo: Campaign Evolved's physical editions will include discs, including on PS5. Microsoft's announcement likely doesn't have anything to do with Sony's, however.<br />
In a Q&amp;A, Microsoft said people who buy a copy of the game will get a physical game case and disc "so that you have tangible items to add to your collection." This applies to the PS5 and Xbox Series X|S ed]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/after-ps5-disc-controversy-microsoft-confirms-halo-campaign-evolved-will-come-on-a-disc/</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Jul 2026 15:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/after-ps5-disc-controversy-microsoft-confirms-halo-campaign-evolved-will-come-on-a-disc/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[$2.50 Steam Sale Has Everyone Smashing The Surveillance State]]></title><description><![CDATA[One of Ubisoft's most underrated games, Watch Dogs 2, is on a super steep sale on Steam right now. So steep, in fact, that it seems to have inspired a new crop of folks to trawl through the technocratic world of digitized San Francisco to put an end to the surveillance state at a time when we're all under some sort of surveillance IRL.Over on the game's Steam store page, you can pick Watch Dogs 2 for just $2.50 until Thursday, July 9. That's a 95% discount for a game that normally retails for $5]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/250-steam-sale-has-everyone-smashing-the-surveillance-state/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2026 21:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/250-steam-sale-has-everyone-smashing-the-surveillance-state/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why Is Sony Killing Discs? It’s “All About Profitability And Control,” Expert Says]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sony recently announced that it will stop supporting PlayStation game discs in January 2028. Even though Sony continues to sell many millions of discs, the share of digital game sales continues to rise as physical falls, and Sony cited thisshift as the reason why it's going all-digital in the future. Now, Alinea Analytics analyst Rhys Elliott has weighed in with his thoughts on the matter, saying there is more to the story, and it's not necessarily a consumer-friendly decision."This is all about]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/why-is-sony-killing-discs-its-all-about-profitability-and-control-expert-says/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2026 20:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/why-is-sony-killing-discs-its-all-about-profitability-and-control-expert-says/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Assassin’s Creed: Black Flag Resynced Launch Times And Preload Schedule Revealed]]></title><description><![CDATA[A whole bunch of games are shipping out in July, but if you're in the mood for some treachery and leaps of faith on the high seas, then you're likely looking forward to Assassin's Creed: Black Flag Resynced this month. Out on July 9, Ubisoft has revealed the official times for when you can expect to start playing, as well as the preload times in case you've preordered the game already.Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced - Standard Edition (PS5, Xbox Series X)$60 | Releases July 9	Preorder at Am]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/assassins-creed-black-flag-resynced-launch-times-and-preload-schedule-revealed/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2026 20:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/assassins-creed-black-flag-resynced-launch-times-and-preload-schedule-revealed/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Amazon Prime Members Get 12 Games For Free In July]]></title><description><![CDATA[The next batch of games for Amazon Luna has been revealed, and this July, you can look forward to superhero workplace drama, turn-based RPG action, and some escape room fun. In total, there will be 12 downloadable games for PC to check out, and five games to stream through Luna Standard.On the streaming side, the big draw for this month is Dispatch. One of the best games of 2025, the debut title from AdHoc Studio follows a down-on-his-luck superhero who takes up a desk job, where he's given cont]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/amazon-prime-members-get-12-games-for-free-in-july/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2026 19:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/amazon-prime-members-get-12-games-for-free-in-july/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Former PlayStation Exec Is Less Than Impressed With Steam Machine]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Steam Machine is slowly making its way into the wild, with some folks getting their hands on Valve's not-a-console console. One of those people is former SIE Worldwide Studios president Shuhei Yoshida, who called the device "meh" in some recent social media comments.Yoshida took to X on July 2 to give his early impressions of the Steam Machine. In a long post, he not only called its performance "meh," but he also said that it's "hard to recommend" because of its high price tag.<br />
https://twitt]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/former-playstation-exec-is-less-than-impressed-with-steam-machine/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2026 19:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/former-playstation-exec-is-less-than-impressed-with-steam-machine/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Even The End Of Final Fantasy 7 Revelation Isn’t Actually The End, Leak Suggests]]></title><description><![CDATA[Final Fantasy 7 Revelation wraps up a story years in the making when it launches in 2027, but beyond that? The Unknown Journey might continue a little longer, as one store listing for the game mentions an expansion pass.As seen on the Epic Games Store (via IGN), Final Fantasy 7 Revelation will have plenty of downloadable content and a "Story Expansion Pass" for purchase. It's not clear yet what these items are for--or if the titles are using placeholder text--but the Story Expansion Pass item do]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/even-the-end-of-final-fantasy-7-revelation-isnt-actually-the-end-leak-suggests/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2026 18:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/even-the-end-of-final-fantasy-7-revelation-isnt-actually-the-end-leak-suggests/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[PlayStation’s Digital-Only Future Makes Sony’s Dynamic Pricing Harder To Ignore]]></title><description><![CDATA[With Sony officially ending disc production for PS5 games in 2028, hurtling us toward an all-digital future, it's worth remembering that the PlayStation maker recently introduced a new pricing model that is all the more worrying in the wake of this news.Back in March 2026, reports surfaced that PlayStation had unleashed dynamic pricing in various regions from Brazil to North America. This new model changed the prices you'd see on the PlayStation Store for a PS5 game depending on several factors,]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/playstations-digital-only-future-makes-sonys-dynamic-pricing-harder-to-ignore/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2026 17:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/playstations-digital-only-future-makes-sonys-dynamic-pricing-harder-to-ignore/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Call Of Duty: Black Ops 7, Diablo 4, And More Games Are Free On Xbox This Weekend]]></title><description><![CDATA[If you have some downtime over the 4th of July weekend and are looking for a game to play, Microsoft is bringing back its Free Play Days promotion, offering up sometop titles to play for the low, low price of $0.<br />
Call of Duty: Black Ops 7's multiplayer and Zombies modes are free now through July 6, while Diablo IV is free through July 7. Demonschool and The Stone Madness have free two-hour trials now through July 5. None of these games require an Xbox Game Pass subscription during the free perio]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/call-of-duty-black-ops-7-diablo-4-and-more-games-are-free-on-xbox-this-weekend/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2026 17:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/call-of-duty-black-ops-7-diablo-4-and-more-games-are-free-on-xbox-this-weekend/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why Resident Evil Movie Doesn’t Feature Familiar Characters]]></title><description><![CDATA[The new Resident Evil movie from Weapons and Barbarian director Zach Cregger does not feature characters from the games--why is that?<br />
Cregger said in a new interview that it would be "inorganic" for his movie "try to shoehorn" legacy characters from Capcom's series into his film because it's a "self-contained story.""I have to put the story first and foremost," he said told Empire magazine, as reported by GamesRadar.<br />
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N_KDtokTO1c<br />
Cregger's Resident Evil movie tells]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/why-resident-evil-movie-doesnt-feature-familiar-characters/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2026 17:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/why-resident-evil-movie-doesnt-feature-familiar-characters/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nintendo Could Inherit The Physical Gaming Crown By Default]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sony plans to sell PlayStation games exclusively as digital products starting in 2028, and it's rumored that Microsoft will also adopt a digital-only approach with its next-gen Xbox Project Helix, a move that could leave Nintendo as the only console manufacturer that will still release games physically--at least for this current gaming generation.Speaking to VGC, Circana senior director and video game industry advisor Mat Piscatella commented on how he believes that both the PS6 and Project Heli]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/nintendo-could-inherit-the-physical-gaming-crown-by-default/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2026 16:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/nintendo-could-inherit-the-physical-gaming-crown-by-default/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Xbox May Shut Down Obsidian Entertainment, Too]]></title><description><![CDATA[As a massive layoff plan looms over Xbox's various subsidiaries, new reports suggest that the iconic RPG studio Obsidian Entertainment is on the chopping block, too.<br />
According to a July 2 The Game Business report,it appears that Compulsion Games, Double Fine, Ninja Theory, and Undead Labs aren't the only studios Xbox is looking to offload. Obsidian Entertainment--the studio behind games like Avowed, Fallout: New Vegas, Grounded, The Outer Worlds, and more--may get cut loose as well.As The Game B]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/xbox-may-shut-down-obsidian-entertainment-too/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2026 16:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/xbox-may-shut-down-obsidian-entertainment-too/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Obsidian May Not Be On Xbox’s Chopping Block After All]]></title><description><![CDATA[Although Xbox is planning a massive layoff soon that may impact several of its subsidiaries, it appears the iconic RPG studio Obsidian Entertainment is safe.According to a July 2 Bluesky post by Bloomberg reporter Jason Schreier, Obsidian Entertainment is "not in negotiations to avoid shutting down." More details will become clearer on Monday, July 6--the day the impending layoffs will reportedly start, which appears to have begun with South of Midnight developer Compulsion Games--but for now, X]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/obsidian-may-not-be-on-xboxs-chopping-block-after-all/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2026 16:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/obsidian-may-not-be-on-xboxs-chopping-block-after-all/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Xbox Game Pass Is Removing A Lot Of Games Very Soon]]></title><description><![CDATA[Microsoft is removing more titles from Xbox Game Pass, and it looks like there could be a lot of removals for July. The "leaving soon" page on Xbox's website lists off 11 titles set for removal on July 15.<br />
These include Golf With Your Friends, Stellaris, EA Sports FC 24, PowerWash Simulator, and Shadow of the Tomb Raider. You can see the full list below, as relayed by PureXbox. While PowerWash Simulator is leaving, PowerWash Simulator 2 is still on Game Pass.This is expected to be the first of t]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/xbox-game-pass-is-removing-a-lot-of-games-very-soon/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2026 15:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/xbox-game-pass-is-removing-a-lot-of-games-very-soon/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey Now Has Its Own Game]]></title><description><![CDATA[Filmmaker Christopher Nolan's newest movie, The Odyssey, releases on July 17, and ahead of that, an official companion game is now available on Roblox.A survival sailing adventure game, The Odyssey: Defy the Gods, is out now on Roblox, and it's free. Players will assemble a crew, ration supplies, and "appease the gods for the right of safe passage" across the ocean.<br />
In the game, players will scavenge mysterious worlds to find food and crew that have gone missing. Out on the ocean, players have t]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/christopher-nolans-the-odyssey-now-has-its-own-game/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2026 15:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/christopher-nolans-the-odyssey-now-has-its-own-game/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[PGA Tour 2K25 Celebrates America’s Birthday With Nightmare Statue Of Liberty Skin]]></title><description><![CDATA[It's a momentous milestone for the US this weekend, as it marks the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. Various events are planned for the July 4 weekend, and if you're a PGA Tour 2K25 player, you can also join in on the fun--with some pure nightmare fuel.2K Games has unveiled a new cosmetic skin for the game, designed to add some extra liberty during each tour of the greens. It's also a weaponized distraction, as you can only imagine how nerve-wracking it would]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/pga-tour-2k25-celebrates-americas-birthday-with-nightmare-statue-of-liberty-skin/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2026 13:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/pga-tour-2k25-celebrates-americas-birthday-with-nightmare-statue-of-liberty-skin/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Metroid Ravenous Listing Sparks Speculation About Nintendo’s Next Game]]></title><description><![CDATA[What's next for the Metroid franchise? Following last year's release of Metroid Prime 4: Beyond, it looks like Nintendo has more plans for the franchise, and thanks to a Brazilian ratings board leak that has since been removed, it looks like we know what the title of the next game is: Metroid Ravenous.Posted by the Brazilian Ministry of Justice and Public Security (via Necrolipe and the Famiboards gaming forum), the listing mentions a production start date of 2026 in the US for the title. Other]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/metroid-ravenous-listing-sparks-speculation-about-nintendos-next-game/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2026 13:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/metroid-ravenous-listing-sparks-speculation-about-nintendos-next-game/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Battlefield 6 Almost Made A Great Change, Twice, But Both Were An “Error”]]></title><description><![CDATA[Battlefield 6's latest update almost introduced a great change to XP boosts, only for developer Battlefield Studios to state it was an "error" and walk it back. Even more confusing--it's actually the second time the exact same mistake has been made in three weeks.&nbsp;As part of Battlefield 6's June 30 update, one that overhauled the game's gunplay and introduced a new mode, a surprising, but welcome, message greeted players who logged in: "XP Boost Update: Now Based On In-Game Time."Since Batt]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/battlefield-6-almost-made-a-great-change-twice-but-both-were-an-error/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2026 22:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/battlefield-6-almost-made-a-great-change-twice-but-both-were-an-error/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[“Profoundly Disappointed” Is This Company’s Response To Sony’s Decision To End Disc Support]]></title><description><![CDATA[iam8bit, a company known for its physical gaming collectibles, has responded to Sony's announcement that it will no longer support physical PlayStation discs in 2028, saying it is "profoundly disappointed" by the news."Physical games are vital to games preservation, ownership, and consumer choice, values that have guided iam8bit since our first physical release in 2016," the company said.The company added that it remains committed to these values. "Long live physical media," iam8bit said in its]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/profoundly-disappointed-is-this-companys-response-to-sonys-decision-to-end-disc-support/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2026 21:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/profoundly-disappointed-is-this-companys-response-to-sonys-decision-to-end-disc-support/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[“Profoundly Disappointed:” Companies Respond To Sony’s Decision To End Disc Support]]></title><description><![CDATA[A number of companies have responded to the news that Sony will no longer support physical PlayStation discs beginning in 2028. That includes iam8bit, a company known for its physical gaming collectibles, which said it is "profoundly disappointed" by the news."Physical games are vital to games preservation, ownership, and consumer choice, values that have guided iam8bit since our first physical release in 2016," the company said.The company added that it remains committed to these values. "Long]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/profoundly-disappointed-companies-respond-to-sonys-decision-to-end-disc-support/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2026 21:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/profoundly-disappointed-companies-respond-to-sonys-decision-to-end-disc-support/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Call Of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 Just Showed Up In A Very Unexpected Place]]></title><description><![CDATA[Activision's Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 is expected to be one of 2026's biggest game releases alongside GTA 6, and the company is expected to go all-out with its marketing and promotion campaign for it. That may have already begun, but not in the way anyone might have expected.<br />
World Cup fans have spotted a curious detail on the French men's national team bus--luggage that appears to carry the Modern Warfare 4 branding.<br />
You can clearly see the branding in the image below. We don't know if th]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/call-of-duty-modern-warfare-4-just-showed-up-in-a-very-unexpected-place/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2026 21:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/call-of-duty-modern-warfare-4-just-showed-up-in-a-very-unexpected-place/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Existing Unauthorized Steam Machine Companion Cubes Are Being Destroyed After Release Fiasco]]></title><description><![CDATA[The unlicensed Companion Cube engineered, illegally, for Valve's Steam Machine will never go on sale again, with those who preordered already being refunded. But what about the handful that made it out of the door and into the hands of journalists, influencers, and content creators? Instead of becoming collector's items, it seems they're all being destroyed.The fate of the existing Companion Cubes wasn't covered in the lengthy statement describing the entire fiasco, which was published by manufa]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/existing-unauthorized-steam-machine-companion-cubes-are-being-destroyed-after-release-fiasco/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2026 21:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/existing-unauthorized-steam-machine-companion-cubes-are-being-destroyed-after-release-fiasco/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Diablo 4’s Worst Grind Just Got A Lot Easier In Season 14]]></title><description><![CDATA[Diablo 4's worst endgame grind just became a lot less painful in Season 14, thanks to a batch of impactful changes to gems and conversion recipes.In Diablo's latest expansion, Lord of Hatred, Blizzard introduced two new tiers of gems to its ARPG: Horadric and Flawless Horadric Gems. These gems are far more powerful than their lower-tier counterparts, but there is a catch--they can't be found as drops. Instead, they can only be crafted using the Horadric Cube's Amalgamation recipe. The recipe tur]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/diablo-4s-worst-grind-just-got-a-lot-easier-in-season-14/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2026 21:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/diablo-4s-worst-grind-just-got-a-lot-easier-in-season-14/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[This Week In Games Was Bad, But Next Week May Be Worse]]></title><description><![CDATA[While it can seem like every week feels bad in the games industry, this past week felt especially awful. You're not wrong for thinking so, too, and the start of this week wasn't that great either. But what if I told you that it could get even worse? It doesn't sound possible, but trust me, it appears it definitely could.Let's look at what happened last week.A week to forgetOn June 22, news broke that Ubisoft co-founder Claude Guillemot died in a plane crash on June 19. His brother, Yves Guillemo]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/this-week-in-games-was-bad-but-next-week-may-be-worse/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2026 20:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/this-week-in-games-was-bad-but-next-week-may-be-worse/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Next-Gen Xbox May Not Have Disc Drive, Disc-To-Digital Feature Coming, Reports Say]]></title><description><![CDATA[Following Sony's announcement that it will not support PlayStation discs starting in 2028 and conjecture that the PS6 won't have a disc drive, it's now been reported that Microsoft's next-gen Xbox, Project Helix, won't have a disc drive either.<br />
Jez Corden of Windows Central reported today that Project Helix will not have a disc drive. The report did not include any further details, but this would not be a surprising development given the increasing percentage of games sold digitally compared to]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/next-gen-xbox-may-not-have-disc-drive-disc-to-digital-feature-coming-reports-say/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2026 20:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/next-gen-xbox-may-not-have-disc-drive-disc-to-digital-feature-coming-reports-say/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[PlayStation Plus Free Games For July 2026 Revealed]]></title><description><![CDATA[This month's batch of free games for PlayStation Plus subscribers has been revealed. All PS Plus members will be able to claim a trio of freebies starting July 7--Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3, For the King 2, and CrossCode. If you haven't claimed June's PlayStation Plus free games yet, make sure to do so before next Tuesday.Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 isn't exactly a high point for the franchise, but at the very least, the 2023 game was a comfortably familiar experience. Set directly after]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/playstation-plus-free-games-for-july-2026-revealed/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2026 17:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/playstation-plus-free-games-for-july-2026-revealed/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[PlayStation Plus Free Games For July 2026 Are Live Now]]></title><description><![CDATA[This month's batch of free games for PlayStation Plus subscribers has been released. All PS Plus members can claim a trio of freebies as of July 7--Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3, For the King 2, and CrossCode.<br />
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 isn't exactly a high point for the franchise, but at the very least, the 2023 game was a comfortably familiar experience. Set directly after the events of the previous Modern Warfare game, the threequel follows Captain Price and Task Force 141 as they take o]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/playstation-plus-free-games-for-july-2026-are-live-now/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2026 17:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/playstation-plus-free-games-for-july-2026-are-live-now/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[GameStop Is Not Hurting After Sony Kills Discs, And There Is A Good Reason Why]]></title><description><![CDATA[After Sony announced that it would stop supporting physical discs starting in January 2028, many expected GameStop's stock price to take a hit. After all, the company is known to drive revenue from new and used game sales. However, GameStop is not hurting today. Actually, GameStop's share price is up.Why is that? Whereas GameStop's business was once mainly focused on selling game software, that's no longer the case. The store still sells new and used games, of course, but for GameStop's latest r]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/gamestop-is-not-hurting-after-sony-kills-discs-and-there-is-a-good-reason-why/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2026 17:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/gamestop-is-not-hurting-after-sony-kills-discs-and-there-is-a-good-reason-why/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Subnautica 2’s Legal Troubles End With Bonuses And CEO’s Exit]]></title><description><![CDATA[After a year of litigation that resulted in the firing and rehiring of Unknown Worlds CEO Ted Gill, the Korean publisher Krafton Inc. has agreed to pay the entire Subnautica 2 team bonuses in three annual installments.According to a July 1 Bloomberg report, Krafton Inc. and Unknown Worlds Entertainment have reached a "legal settlement" with the Subnautica 2 studio's CEO Ted Gill and its co-founders. As part of the agreement, Gill has resigned, stating that the two companies--Krafton Inc. and Unk]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/subnautica-2s-legal-troubles-end-with-bonuses-and-ceos-exit/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2026 17:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/subnautica-2s-legal-troubles-end-with-bonuses-and-ceos-exit/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sony To End PlayStation Store Support On PS3 And Vita]]></title><description><![CDATA[After Sony's surprising announcement that it plans to end PlayStation disc production by 2028 in favor of a digital-only future for its consoles, some fine print has gotten lost in all the buzz: Sony is also ending support for the PlayStation Store on PS3 and PS Vita."After nearly two decades of supporting the PS3 console generation, we wanted to let you know we will be closing the PlayStation Store on PS3, as well as on PS Vita," Sony senior director Sid Shuman shared in a blog post announcing]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/sony-to-end-playstation-store-support-on-ps3-and-vita/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2026 16:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/sony-to-end-playstation-store-support-on-ps3-and-vita/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[PlayStation Disc Death Sends The Internet Into Its Physical Media Defense Arc]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sony's announcement that it will end production of all PlayStation game discs in 2028 hasn't gone over well with fans of physical media. While the move might be an obvious one to make for Sony--digital sales account for almost 80% of its game sales on PS5 currently--the news still feels like it came from out of nowhere.<br />
Coupled with Sony also confirming that it'll be closing the PS3 and PS Vita storefronts next month, today feels like a solid reminder that you don't own the game you just bought,]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/playstation-disc-death-sends-the-internet-into-its-physical-media-defense-arc/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2026 16:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/playstation-disc-death-sends-the-internet-into-its-physical-media-defense-arc/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[PlayStation’s Disc-Based Game Sales Have Dropped Dramatically In Recent Years]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sony has confirmed that it will no longer support physical discs for PlayStation games--for first- and third-party games--starting in January 2028. Many are wondering why, and it likely has to do with steep declines in physical software sales at the gaming giant.Niko Partners analyst Daniel Ahmad has reminded people that while physical software is not a dead market--almost 70 million new disc-based PlayStation games were sold in 2025--but the shift toward digital keeps growing."Having a retail p]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/playstations-disc-based-game-sales-have-dropped-dramatically-in-recent-years/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2026 16:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/playstations-disc-based-game-sales-have-dropped-dramatically-in-recent-years/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Goodbye Discs: Digital Game Sales Continue To Grow At PlayStation, As Well As Many Other Big Players]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sony has confirmed that it will no longer support physical discs for PlayStation games--for first- and third-party games--starting in January 2028. Many are wondering why, and it likely has to do with steep declines in physical software sales at the gaming giant. And it's not just Sony that's seeing major declines in physical, disc-based games--many other publishers are as well. It's part of a wider trend of people increasingly buying games digitally, for convenience and other reasons.<br />
Niko Part]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/goodbye-discs-digital-game-sales-continue-to-grow-at-playstation-as-well-as-many-other-big-players/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2026 16:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/goodbye-discs-digital-game-sales-continue-to-grow-at-playstation-as-well-as-many-other-big-players/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Surprise Mario Kart World Update Ends A Drought Of New Content]]></title><description><![CDATA[Despite being the Switch 2's leading launch game, Mario Kart World hasn't gotten much in terms of proper new content. But update 1.7.0 just dropped for the game, and it adds two Knockout Tour routes for players to burn rubber on.The Drill Rally starts at Wario Shipyard and ends in Bowser's Castle, while the Boomerang Rally extends from Salty Salty Speedway to Whistlestop Summit. Nintendo's website mentions that additional routes will be added in future updates, and the game's menu indicates that]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/surprise-mario-kart-world-update-ends-a-drought-of-new-content/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2026 16:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/surprise-mario-kart-world-update-ends-a-drought-of-new-content/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Stranger Things Star Millie Bobby Brown Loves GTA, But Plays Differently Than Most]]></title><description><![CDATA[Stranger Things and Enola Holmes actor Millie Bobby Brown has called out Grand Theft Auto as being her favorite video game series. She said in an interview that she's very excited for GTA 6, and she also shared some insight into how she plays GTA games--it's probably not how you play them."I follow the rules in GTA," she said on the Happy Sad Confused podcast. "I don't break the rules. I stop at red lights. I never run anyone over."Millie Bobby Brown is excited for GTA 6.She said her husband, Ja]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/stranger-things-star-millie-bobby-brown-loves-gta-but-plays-differently-than-most/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2026 16:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/stranger-things-star-millie-bobby-brown-loves-gta-but-plays-differently-than-most/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why Sony Is Killing Disc-Based PlayStation Games And The Implications For PS6 And Beyond]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sony's announcement that it will stop releasing games on discs beginning in 2028 will have implications for the PlayStation 6, according to one industry expert.<br />
Piers Harding-Rolls of Ampere Analysis said the decision to stop having PlayStation's first-party games, along with titles from third-parties, printed on discs, "pretty much guarantees that PS6 won't arrive until 2028 at the soonest."He said this in an interview with Game File, in which he also predicted that "the base version of a PS6 w]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/why-sony-is-killing-disc-based-playstation-games-and-the-implications-for-ps6-and-beyond/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2026 14:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/why-sony-is-killing-disc-based-playstation-games-and-the-implications-for-ps6-and-beyond/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sony Is Killing Disc-Based PlayStation Games And That Means PS6 Likely Won’t Have A Disc Drive And Could Launch In 2028]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sony's announcement that it will stop releasing games on discs beginning in 2028 will have implications for the PlayStation 6, according to one industry expert.<br />
Piers Harding-Rolls of Ampere Analysis said the decision to stop having PlayStation's first-party games, along with titles from third-parties, printed on discs, "pretty much guarantees that PS6 won't arrive until 2028 at the soonest."He said this in an interview with Game File, in which he also predicted that "the base version of a PS6 w]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/sony-is-killing-disc-based-playstation-games-and-that-means-ps6-likely-wont-have-a-disc-drive-and-could-launch-in-2028/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2026 14:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/sony-is-killing-disc-based-playstation-games-and-that-means-ps6-likely-wont-have-a-disc-drive-and-could-launch-in-2028/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Apple Arcade Adds These New Games In July]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Apple Arcade library is getting a fresh update on July 2, with six new games being added to the subscription service. The new arrivals range from dungeon-crawling fun to a single-player fishing adventure, a quirky twist on the city-building genre, and a game that challenges you to unleash your inner artist.If you're unfamiliar with it, Apple Arcade is a video game subscription service by Apple for its line of iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV, and Apple Vision Pro devices. Priced at $7 per month--]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/apple-arcade-adds-these-new-games-in-july/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2026 14:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/apple-arcade-adds-these-new-games-in-july/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sony Confirms PlayStation Disc Production Will End In 2028]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sony has officially confirmed that it will be ending the production of physical discs for PlayStation consoles, starting January 2028. In a new blog update, the company says that it made the decision based on how physical game disc sales have begun to decline, and going forward, all new games will be available&nbsp;through the&nbsp;PlayStation Store and at retailers in digital formats only.This story is developing.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/sony-confirms-playstation-disc-production-will-end-in-2028/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2026 14:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/sony-confirms-playstation-disc-production-will-end-in-2028/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Popular Steam Wallpaper Program Removes Feature Over Malware Concerns]]></title><description><![CDATA[Wallpaper Engine has been a popular wallpaper tool on Steam for the better part of a decade since its release. However, the tool's "application" wallpapers could apparently be hijacked by bad actors months ago who used it to infect users' machines with malware as the desktop wallpaper program ran in the background. Now, Wallpaper Engine's application is going to be permanently removed from the program over those malware concerns.In a statement on Steam, the program's developers stated that users]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/popular-steam-wallpaper-program-removes-feature-over-malware-concerns/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2026 03:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/popular-steam-wallpaper-program-removes-feature-over-malware-concerns/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Popular Steam Wallpaper Program Removes App Over Malware Concerns]]></title><description><![CDATA[Wallpaper Engine has been a popular wallpaper tool on Steam for the better part of a decade since its release. However, the tool's application wallpaper was apparently hijacked by bad actors months ago who used it to infect users' machines with malware as the desktop wallpaper program ran in the background. Now, Wallpaper Engine's application is going to be permanently removed from the program over those malware concerns.In a statement on Steam, the program's developers stated that users have a]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/popular-steam-wallpaper-program-removes-app-over-malware-concerns/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2026 03:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/popular-steam-wallpaper-program-removes-app-over-malware-concerns/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Love And Deepspace Cancels Its New Love Interest After Fan Backlash]]></title><description><![CDATA[Shortly after developer Papergames announced the addition of Valko--a new love interest in the mobile action dating sim Love and Deepspace--the backlash from fans has spilled into the real world. Now, Papergames is reversing course by canceling Valko's debut and pledging to focus on the five other love interests who are already in the game."We recognize that we moved forward with the introduction of Valko before we were truly ready," reads the statement posted to Love and Deepspace's Instagram a]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/love-and-deepspace-cancels-its-new-love-interest-after-fan-backlash/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2026 00:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/love-and-deepspace-cancels-its-new-love-interest-after-fan-backlash/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Minecraft, Call Of Duty Community Servers Are “Illegal,” Claims ESA Rep]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Protect Our Games Act--a piece of legislation endorsed by the Stop Killing Games movement--has been voted down at the California State Senate. However, one of the most noteworthy incidents from this legislative battle was a comment made by an Entertainment Software Association lobbyist who claimed that Minecraft and Call of Duty private community servers are "illegal."Jennifer Gibbons, the ESA's vice president of state government affairs, told lawmakers that community servers for Minecraft a]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/minecraft-call-of-duty-community-servers-are-illegal-claims-esa-rep/</link><pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2026 22:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/minecraft-call-of-duty-community-servers-are-illegal-claims-esa-rep/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[GTA 6 Fans Are Convinced The Game Has A Bodybuilding System, And Here’s Why]]></title><description><![CDATA[As the wait for GTA 6's next trailer continues, fans are poring over all the little details from the new batch of screenshots that recently went live. One piece of information that fans are now obsessing about is what they believe will be a system in the game that lets you get swoll.As relayed by GamesRadar, fans are convinced that a newly released image that shows main character Jason being less jacked than he was in a previous image is evidence that the game will have some kind of fitness/body]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/gta-6-fans-are-convinced-the-game-has-a-bodybuilding-system-and-heres-why/</link><pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2026 22:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/gta-6-fans-are-convinced-the-game-has-a-bodybuilding-system-and-heres-why/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hideo Kojima’s OD Is Reportedly Safe From Upcoming Xbox Cuts]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hideo Kojima's Xbox console-exclusive horror game, OD, is reportedly safe amidst reports and rumors of studio closures, layoffs, and game cancellations at Xbox loom.According to a report from IGN, a source familiar with Microsoft's Xbox plans has stated OD remains in development at Kojima Productions and will still be published by Xbox.Not much is known about OD, but it was announced during an Xbox showcase in June 2022, with only a few brief glimpses since. It is set to star three actors-- Soph]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/hideo-kojimas-od-is-reportedly-safe-from-upcoming-xbox-cuts/</link><pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2026 21:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/hideo-kojimas-od-is-reportedly-safe-from-upcoming-xbox-cuts/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Xbox Focusing On “Highest Priorities,” Claims It’s Not Cutting Back Overall Spending On Games]]></title><description><![CDATA[Microsoft has confirmed that it pulled out of funding Hitman developer IO Interactive's new fantasy game, and it's because the company is re-focusing its spending on the "highest priorities" for the business.<br />
Speaking to Bloomberg, a Microsoft spokesperson said Xbox is "taking a fresh look at where we invest so we're focusing on our highest priorities."Major changes are afoot at Xbox.The statement went on to claim that Microsoft is "not reducing our overall investment in games," adding that the]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/xbox-focusing-on-highest-priorities-claims-its-not-cutting-back-overall-spending-on-games/</link><pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2026 20:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/xbox-focusing-on-highest-priorities-claims-its-not-cutting-back-overall-spending-on-games/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hitman, 007 First Light Studio Begins Layoffs As Its Fantasy RPG Project Suffers Setbacks]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hitman and 007 First Light developer IO Interactive is the latest in a growing list of studios suffering layoffs, this time, this time in relation to a franchise that it hasn't even launched yet.Project Fantasy, IO Interactive's first attempt at crafting a fantasy RPG, is still in development, but the end of a recent external partner relationship has forced the studio to make some cuts to its team. In a statement, IO says that these are short-term consequences, and that the proposed layoffs are]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/hitman-007-first-light-studio-begins-layoffs-as-its-fantasy-rpg-project-suffers-setbacks/</link><pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2026 19:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/hitman-007-first-light-studio-begins-layoffs-as-its-fantasy-rpg-project-suffers-setbacks/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Helldivers 2 Gets Closer To Modern Politics With Campaign To Build A Wall]]></title><description><![CDATA[Helldivers 2's latest campaign calls for Super Earth's finest to aid in the construction of a "Celestial Fence" to keep out the ongoing Terminid menace.It's up to the Helldivers community to help deploy what Super Earth Command has billed as a "flawless, updated, and entirely safe Terminid Control System wall" that will "permanently&nbsp;quarantine" the "fascist" Terminids. The Helldivers are tasked with defending construction sites, gathering necessary resources for the campaign, and holding th]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/helldivers-2-gets-closer-to-modern-politics-with-campaign-to-build-a-wall/</link><pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2026 19:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/helldivers-2-gets-closer-to-modern-politics-with-campaign-to-build-a-wall/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Microsoft Could Cancel Marvel’s Blade And Close Its Developer]]></title><description><![CDATA[A new report claims that Microsoft is considering cancelling the upcoming Marvel's Blade game and closing its developer.<br />
According to The Verge, Microsoft is considering closing at least five studios, one of which is Arkane, the developer of the upcoming Blade game. The report said Blade was originally set to launch in 2026, but was delayed to late 2027 and is over budget.<br />
Earlier in June, a report said Marvel's Blade was not canceled, despite it being a no-show at the Xbox Games Showcase. The g]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/microsoft-could-cancel-marvels-blade-and-close-its-developer/</link><pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2026 19:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/microsoft-could-cancel-marvels-blade-and-close-its-developer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[I Thought Matching Colors Would Be Relaxing, But I Was Wrong]]></title><description><![CDATA[Think fast!You might think that you've got the memory of a vengeful elephant, but according to science, your ability to recall colors isn't so hot.&nbsp;Research has claimed that&nbsp;humans are terrible at remembering certain shades of color, and that's where this new timesink of a game is aiming to improve things. The goal is simple: Look at&nbsp;the Pantone swatch shown on your screen, try to match it as closely as possible, and see how well you do over a run. It's a concept that can easily g]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/i-thought-matching-colors-would-be-relaxing-but-i-was-wrong/</link><pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2026 19:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/i-thought-matching-colors-would-be-relaxing-but-i-was-wrong/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The RAM Crisis Is One Big Price-Fixing Monopoly, New Lawsuit Claims]]></title><description><![CDATA[A class-action lawsuit has accused the three biggest memory manufacturers of colluding to fix pricing in the midst of an unprecedented increase of consumer RAM and storage pricing.Samsung, Micron, and SK Hynix has been targeted in the lawsuit, filed on June 25 at the United States District Court for the Northern District of California. The lawsuit claims that the three manufacturer form a monopoly and accuses them of undertaking "concerted anticompetitive behavior." It goes on to detail how all]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/the-ram-crisis-is-one-big-price-fixing-monopoly-new-lawsuit-claims/</link><pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2026 18:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/the-ram-crisis-is-one-big-price-fixing-monopoly-new-lawsuit-claims/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Splatoon Raiders Takes A Page From Monster Hunter To Boost Your Co-Op Chances]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Splatoon Raiders Direct outlined the structure of the upcoming single-player-focused title, and it looks packed with challenging encounters against hordes of Salmonids. If any raids get a little too punishing, an online feature will lend solo players support in a way that recalls modern Monster Hunter games.As detailed in Nintendo's video presentation, you can send out a call for help before beginning a raid--other players can select a "Go Help" option on the map to be matched with another p]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/splatoon-raiders-takes-a-page-from-monster-hunter-to-boost-your-co-op-chances/</link><pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2026 17:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/splatoon-raiders-takes-a-page-from-monster-hunter-to-boost-your-co-op-chances/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Amid Xbox “Reset,” Microsoft Is Having Its Worst Month In 26 Years]]></title><description><![CDATA[Microsoft's stock price is currently down bad, but just how much have shares slid lately? A lot. So much so that June 2026 is expected to be Microsoft's worst month since December 2000 based on percent decline in a single month. The stock is down about 20% in June, which would be the worst since the 24% decline in December 2000.This is happening at the same time that Xbox CEO Asha Sharma is implementing a "reset" of the Xbox business that may include mass layoffs and studio closures.A year ago,]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/amid-xbox-reset-microsoft-is-having-its-worst-month-in-26-years/</link><pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2026 17:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/amid-xbox-reset-microsoft-is-having-its-worst-month-in-26-years/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[GTA 6 Preorders Include Auto-Renewing Membership To Something You Might Not Actually Want]]></title><description><![CDATA[GTA 6 preorders are now available, and anyone placing an order might have noticed that they also get a free month of GTA+ with their purchase.The fine print states that this membership auto-renews, so if it's not something you want to keep, you should be sure to cancel it prior to the end of the first month. Otherwise, you'd be on the hook for paying $8 for another month.It's not immediately clear, however, when the clock begins ticking on the first month. These details should become more clear]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/gta-6-preorders-include-auto-renewing-membership-to-something-you-might-not-actually-want/</link><pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2026 16:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/gta-6-preorders-include-auto-renewing-membership-to-something-you-might-not-actually-want/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Exclusive: New Track From Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy’s Authentic Greek-Cypriot Score]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ahead of the game's release on August 27, GameSpot can exclusively premiere the track "Patera" from Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy, by Olivier Deriviere.<br />
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vOz444jbArY<br />
You might recognize Deriviere thanks to his past musical work on games such as Assassin's Creed: Black Flag, Streets of Rage 4, South of Midnight, Dying Light 2, and more. Now, he's turned his hand to the Plague Tale series. The Greek-Cypriot score follows Sophia's journey to the Minotaur Island in s]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/exclusive-new-track-from-resonance-a-plague-tale-legacys-authentic-greek-cypriot-score/</link><pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2026 16:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/exclusive-new-track-from-resonance-a-plague-tale-legacys-authentic-greek-cypriot-score/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Resident Evil Director’s Dream Ending For Leon Kennedy Sounds A Lot Like Stardew Valley]]></title><description><![CDATA[Resident Evil Requiem saw its co-protagonist Leon S. Kennedy deal with yet another zombie outbreak, but will he ever get a happy ending? Resident Evil 2 game director Hideki Kamiya certainly hopes so, and he has an idea for a retirement game that would be radically different from the survival-action adventures that starred Kennedy.Kamiya--who directed the first Resident Evil game to star Kennedy and recently mused about a non-scary game mode in Requiem--elaborated on his idea after one of his fo]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/resident-evil-directors-dream-ending-for-leon-kennedy-sounds-a-lot-like-stardew-valley/</link><pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2026 15:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/resident-evil-directors-dream-ending-for-leon-kennedy-sounds-a-lot-like-stardew-valley/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[After Plotting Buyouts Of EA And Activision, This Media Giant Could Again Try To Push Into Gaming]]></title><description><![CDATA[NBC Universal and Comcast are splitting into two companies, and when that happens, NBC Universal could go after gaming assets as it looks to grow. This is according to a report from Reuters, which clarified that nothing is locked down as of yet, and any potential transaction would not happen until Comcast and NBC Universal officially split in about a year.<br />
In any event, the report reminded everyone that Comcast CEO Brian Roberts has been interested in gaming for a long time, previously pondering]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/after-plotting-buyouts-of-ea-and-activision-this-media-giant-could-again-try-to-push-into-gaming/</link><pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2026 15:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/after-plotting-buyouts-of-ea-and-activision-this-media-giant-could-again-try-to-push-into-gaming/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[A Developer Said No To Baldur’s Gate 4 Because Following BG3 Would Be “Insanity”]]></title><description><![CDATA[Following the enormous critical and commercial success of Larian's Baldur's Gate 3, the studio passed on making Baldur's Gate 4 to produce a new Divinity instead. A fourth Baldur's Gate game is as close to a sure thing as possible, but who will make it? That remains to be seen, but Hasbro and Wizards of the Coast pitched one of its studios, Archetype Entertainment--and they said no as well.Archetype is headed by James Ohlen and Kevin Martens, both of whom were co-lead designers on Baldur's Gate]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/a-developer-said-no-to-baldurs-gate-4-because-following-bg3-would-be-insanity/</link><pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2026 15:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/a-developer-said-no-to-baldurs-gate-4-because-following-bg3-would-be-insanity/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cyberpunk 2077 Is Having A Moment Again, And It’s For One Simple Reason]]></title><description><![CDATA[Cyberpunk 2077 is enjoying another resurgence in popularity, with the game's player count on Steam being at its highest level in over two years. While the game has averaged around 30,000 concurrent players per day (via SteamDB) over the last month, currently, that number has spiked over the last week and has peaked at over 87,000 players so far. What's the driving force behind this increase in chooms headed to Night City? A simple answer: It's dirt-cheap to buy right now.With the Steam Summer Sa]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/cyberpunk-2077-is-having-a-moment-again-and-its-for-one-simple-reason/</link><pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2026 14:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/cyberpunk-2077-is-having-a-moment-again-and-its-for-one-simple-reason/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[GTA 6 Might Normalize $80 Games, But Analysts Say Only A Few Can Pull It Off]]></title><description><![CDATA[With GTA 6 setting its price point at $80, the general consensus is that it may be a trendsetter that will encourage more publishers to sell their games at this new baseline MSRP. According to analysts, while this new sticker price baseline is possible, only a handful of games might be able to get away with it.Speaking to GamesRadar, DFC Intelligence's David Cole believes that $80 games will become more commonplace over time, thanks partly to GTA 6 and Nintendo being the first company to wade in]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/gta-6-might-normalize-80-games-but-analysts-say-only-a-few-can-pull-it-off/</link><pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2026 13:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/gta-6-might-normalize-80-games-but-analysts-say-only-a-few-can-pull-it-off/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[State Of Decay Studio Undead Labs Reportedly At Risk Of Closure]]></title><description><![CDATA[Amid reports that Microsoft is planning massive layoffs in its Xbox gaming division, first-party studios like Double Fine, Compulsion Games, and Ninja Theory have been rumored to be in talks to avoid total closure. Now, State of Decay developer Undead Labs is said to be facing the same fate if a potential buyer can't be found.According to GamesBeat and Windows Central, Undead Labs is one if the studios that Microsoft may unload following the end of its current fiscal year on June 30. What makes]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/state-of-decay-studio-undead-labs-reportedly-at-risk-of-closure/</link><pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2026 01:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/state-of-decay-studio-undead-labs-reportedly-at-risk-of-closure/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Xbox Devs Call For Worker Protections Ahead Of Likely Layoffs]]></title><description><![CDATA[Earlier this month, rumors began to spread about potentially massive layoffs coming to Microsoft's Xbox gaming division this summer. While the majority of those those cuts don't appear to have happened yet, game developers under Xbox have come together to push for more layoff protections for their members.Members of the United Video Game Workers and representatives from workers at Microsoft's first-party studios--including Bethesda's parent company Zenimax, as well as Activision Blizzard--were p]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/xbox-devs-call-for-worker-protections-ahead-of-likely-layoffs/</link><pubDate>Mon, 29 Jun 2026 21:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/xbox-devs-call-for-worker-protections-ahead-of-likely-layoffs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[CFB 27 Launch Times For Early Access And Global Release]]></title><description><![CDATA[The new college football season begins soon, and ahead of that, EA's College Football 27 is launching this week, at least for early access. In this post we're rounding up the key details on how to play early, and when you can get in.The official global release date for CFB 27 is July 9, but MVP+ subscribers can jump in starting July 2. People who own the deluxe edition or the MVP bundle can begin playing on July 6. Everyone else can play on July 9.<br />
See at Amazon<br />
EA Sports CFB 27 early access rel]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/cfb-27-launch-times-for-early-access-and-global-release/</link><pubDate>Mon, 29 Jun 2026 21:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/cfb-27-launch-times-for-early-access-and-global-release/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Activision Promotes Call Of Duty: MW4 By Telling You It’s Not On Game Pass]]></title><description><![CDATA[For the first time in two years, the annual Call of Duty release, Modern Warfare 4, will not come to Xbox Game Pass at launch. To help hammer that point home, Activision is rolling out a new ad campaign reminding people they need to buy the game outright to play it at launch.<br />
The ad (see below) informs people they can preorder the game to "lock in" early access to the campaign. Right below that is a line that states, "Not on Xbox Game Pass this year."<br />
MW4 is not coming to Game Pass at launch.202]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/activision-promotes-call-of-duty-mw4-by-telling-you-its-not-on-game-pass/</link><pubDate>Mon, 29 Jun 2026 20:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/activision-promotes-call-of-duty-mw4-by-telling-you-its-not-on-game-pass/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Resident Evil Movie Follows An “Idiot,” Director Likens Story To Lord Of The Rings]]></title><description><![CDATA[The upcoming Resident Evil movie from Weapons and Barbarian director Zach Cregger follows the story of an "idiot" in a narrative that the filmmaker says is akin to The Lord of the Rings.<br />
Speaking to Empire, Cregger said Austin Abrams' character, a medical courier named Bryan, is an "everyman" who gets mixed up in a deadly, horrific adventure.&ldquo;The concept here is that we&rsquo;re following an idiot,&rdquo; Cregger said. &ldquo;Not that he&rsquo;s stupid, but he&rsquo;s not your typical game]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/resident-evil-movie-follows-an-idiot-director-likens-story-to-lord-of-the-rings/</link><pubDate>Mon, 29 Jun 2026 20:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/resident-evil-movie-follows-an-idiot-director-likens-story-to-lord-of-the-rings/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Steam Machine’s Unlicensed Companion Cube Canceled, Dbrand Owns Up To Huge Mistake]]></title><description><![CDATA[Dbrand, a consumer electronics accessories company that has stumbled into its fair share of controversy over the years, finds itself in that position once again. The Canadian company has announced that its $100 Companion Cube-style wrap for the Steam Machine has been canceled, and anyone who already preordered one will get a refund.<br />
This is happening because Dbrand never asked Valve for permission in the first place."We made the Companion Cube without a license from Valve," the company said.Dbra]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/steam-machines-unlicensed-companion-cube-canceled-dbrand-owns-up-to-huge-mistake/</link><pubDate>Mon, 29 Jun 2026 19:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/steam-machines-unlicensed-companion-cube-canceled-dbrand-owns-up-to-huge-mistake/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[A Once-Dismissed Warcraft Leak May Have Just Revealed Blizzard’s Huge Plans For The Franchise]]></title><description><![CDATA[A leak from nearly a year ago allegedly revealing Blizzard's huge plans for the Warcraft franchise is looking more legitimate after a recent datamine seems to have corroborated a key aspect of it.In August 2025, Reddit user 5thyatch (as highlighted by Warcraft-content creator Bellular) posted an image of a document that reportedly showed a timeline of Warcraft-related releases up through 2030, including the release windows for the next several World of Warcraft expansions as well as two unannoun]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/a-once-dismissed-warcraft-leak-may-have-just-revealed-blizzards-huge-plans-for-the-franchise/</link><pubDate>Mon, 29 Jun 2026 19:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/a-once-dismissed-warcraft-leak-may-have-just-revealed-blizzards-huge-plans-for-the-franchise/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Marvel Tokon’s Deadpool Is Full Of Obscure References, Just Like You’d Hope]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ahead of its launch in August, Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls' final team of multiversal brawlers was&nbsp;revealed at Evo 2026. Dubbed the Samurai&nbsp;Outriders, this team includes Blade, Loki,&nbsp;Ghost Rider, and everyone's favorite chatterbox antihero, Deadpool. As you'd expect, Deadpool is pure chaos, but he's also a walking tribute to fighting games from across multiple series. As part of his character, Deadpool has somehow obtained a game strategy guide from beyond the fourth wall, allowi]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/marvel-tokons-deadpool-is-full-of-obscure-references-just-like-youd-hope/</link><pubDate>Mon, 29 Jun 2026 19:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/marvel-tokons-deadpool-is-full-of-obscure-references-just-like-youd-hope/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Witcher Company CD Projekt Is Now CD Projekt Red, Not To Be Confused With CD Projekt Red]]></title><description><![CDATA[CD Projekt, the parent company of Cyberpunk 2077 and The Witcher studio CD Projekt Red, has a new name that it hopes will unify its businesses. Unfortunately, that name is CD Projekt Red, which is perplexing because CD Projekt Red already exists. So now, there are two CD Projekt Reds.In a June 23 news post (via Eurogamer), CD Projekt's new name is CD Projekt Red Sp&oacute;&#322;ka Akcyjna, with the tacked-on bit at the end being a Polish term for joint-stock company. The company voted on this na]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/the-witcher-company-cd-projekt-is-now-cd-projekt-red-not-to-be-confused-with-cd-projekt-red/</link><pubDate>Mon, 29 Jun 2026 18:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/the-witcher-company-cd-projekt-is-now-cd-projekt-red-not-to-be-confused-with-cd-projekt-red/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Angry Birds Movie 3 Trailer Has More Pee Than I Expected]]></title><description><![CDATA[Paramount Pictures has released the first trailer for The Angry Birds Movie 3, and this is sure to remind people that, yes, the movie series is still going.The third movie follows Red (Jason Sudeikis) as faces his "greatest challenge yet," which is being a dad ... and also saving the world. Releasing December 23, The Angry Birds Movie 3 features a big cast of celebrities in addition to Sudeikis, including Josh Gad, Danny McBride, Tim Robinson, Sam Richardson, Keke Palmer, Nikki Glaser, Lily Jame]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/the-angry-birds-movie-3-trailer-has-more-pee-than-i-expected/</link><pubDate>Mon, 29 Jun 2026 16:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/the-angry-birds-movie-3-trailer-has-more-pee-than-i-expected/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sony Sets Expectations Ahead Of PS6: No More “Significant” Hardware Losses]]></title><description><![CDATA[The current generation of gaming has only gotten more expensive lately, and it looks like the next generation of PlayStation consoles will also be a pricy purchase. With concern growing about the yet-to-be-revealed PS6 possibly selling for $1,000 or more when it launches, Sony confirmed that it's not prepared to take a "significant" hit on absorbing some of the costs for its next-gen hardware.When quizzed about hardware pricing and profitability for&nbsp;the "next-generation platform"&nbsp;durin]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/sony-sets-expectations-ahead-of-ps6-no-more-significant-hardware-losses/</link><pubDate>Mon, 29 Jun 2026 16:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/sony-sets-expectations-ahead-of-ps6-no-more-significant-hardware-losses/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[GTA 6 Seeing “Record” Orders On Xbox, Microsoft Claims]]></title><description><![CDATA[Microsoft has responded to a report regarding GTA 6 preorders and the apparent gulf between Xbox and PlayStation numbers, saying this early, unofficial third-party information "doesn't represent preorder data.""We&rsquo;ve had record orders. People should wait for real data and not clicks on affiliate links," Microsoft said.This came in response to a data from IGN that said its own internal information from affiliate links from its userbase found that GTA 6 preorders were outperforming Xbox by a]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/gta-6-seeing-record-orders-on-xbox-microsoft-claims/</link><pubDate>Mon, 29 Jun 2026 15:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/gta-6-seeing-record-orders-on-xbox-microsoft-claims/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[GTA 6 Won’t Be On A Disc, Not At Launch Or Months After, Report Says]]></title><description><![CDATA[Even though Rockstar and Take-Two have already said GTA 6 is a digital-only game, some have held out hope for a disc-based version. A new report says GTA 6 will not have a disc-based version at launch or months after, as some have speculated.According to The Hollywood Reporter, "There are no plans for Grand Theft Auto VI discs to be printed--not at launch, and not months after."This came after a fan posted a screenshot of a conversation they said they had with a Rockstar Support agent who inform]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/gta-6-wont-be-on-a-disc-not-at-launch-or-months-after-report-says/</link><pubDate>Mon, 29 Jun 2026 15:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/gta-6-wont-be-on-a-disc-not-at-launch-or-months-after-report-says/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Steam Machine Preorders Are About To Begin, So Of Course They’re Already On eBay]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Steam Machine isn't even out yet, though Valve has begun sending out confusing emails about whether people are in the "queue" or on the "waitlist" for the device. That hasn't stopped netizens from doing the inevitable, though: listing their reservations on eBay to make a quick buck.If you head over to eBay&mdash;or GameBay (?), since GameStop really wants to buy the online marketplace&mdash;and search for the Steam Machine, you'll see a handful of postings for Valve's upcoming living room PC]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/steam-machine-preorders-are-about-to-begin-so-of-course-theyre-already-on-ebay/</link><pubDate>Fri, 26 Jun 2026 21:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/steam-machine-preorders-are-about-to-begin-so-of-course-theyre-already-on-ebay/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Steam Machine Preorder Emails Are Super Confusing]]></title><description><![CDATA[With Valve's Steam Machine releasing on June 29, you may be confused as to when you'll be able to actually purchase the not-a-console console. It's a little perplexing, so let us help you make sense of the email you might've just gotten in your inbox.Valve has begun sending out preorder emails notifying you about the outcome of the randomized drawing you were able to sign up for recently. That email, though, isn't the actual one that allows you to buy the device. Instead, it's a notification tel]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/steam-machine-preorder-emails-are-super-confusing/</link><pubDate>Fri, 26 Jun 2026 20:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/steam-machine-preorder-emails-are-super-confusing/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Some Retailers Reportedly Spill The Tea On GTA 6 Gameplay Details]]></title><description><![CDATA[With Grand Theft Auto 6 a few months away from blowing up the entire industry on November 19, some retailers appear to be getting antsy, as a new leak floating around online is providing new details about the crime sim.Posted to the notorious GamingLeaksAndRumors subreddit on June 25, gameplay details on GTA 6 appear to come from the Brazilian version of Amazon. Some of this information doesn't seem particularly new&mdash;like the dual-protagonist system or the higher graphical fidelity&mdash;bu]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/some-retailers-reportedly-spill-the-tea-on-gta-6-gameplay-details/</link><pubDate>Fri, 26 Jun 2026 17:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/some-retailers-reportedly-spill-the-tea-on-gta-6-gameplay-details/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[You Can Now Stream The Best Part Of Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Resynced: Its Sea Shanties]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ahead of its release next month, Ubisoft has released a playable part of Assassin's Creed Black Flag: Resynced&nbsp;online--playable sea shanties, that is. This is technically correct, which is the best kind of correct. Available online through various streaming platforms, the collection includes all the original shanties from the game, brand-new compositions, and&nbsp;the unreleased&nbsp;rendition of The Parting Glass by Sarah Greene. In total, that's 57 tracks to accompany you on your next voy]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/you-can-now-stream-the-best-part-of-assassins-creed-black-flag-resynced-its-sea-shanties/</link><pubDate>Fri, 26 Jun 2026 17:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/you-can-now-stream-the-best-part-of-assassins-creed-black-flag-resynced-its-sea-shanties/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[PS5 And Xbox Series X Both Didn’t Sell Very Well In May]]></title><description><![CDATA[PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S saw a significant drop in unit sales in May, according to new data from Circana.May's US Video Game Market Notes from Circana Senior Director Mat Piscatella detailed this slump, even as the month otherwise saw a 38% year-over-year increase in hardware spending. Sony sold 58% fewer PS5 units last month than in May 2025, as spending on the console dropped 43% year-over-year.<br />
It was the fewest number of PlayStation consoles Sony has sold in May since May 2000, back]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/ps5-and-xbox-series-x-both-didnt-sell-very-well-in-may/</link><pubDate>Fri, 26 Jun 2026 17:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/ps5-and-xbox-series-x-both-didnt-sell-very-well-in-may/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Haunted Chocolatier’s Long Development Comes Down To Chasing Perfection]]></title><description><![CDATA[With GTA 6 launching in a few months, Eric "ConcernedApe" Barone's&nbsp;Haunted Chocolatier&nbsp;is teeing up to be the next big "when the heck is it coming out" game. Announced five years ago, Barone has given a few updates and interviews on the status of the game, and in a new blog post, he wrote about the progress on his Stardew Valley follow-up."I know it's taking a long time. A big part of that is that I am being very thoughtful about every aspect of the game," Barone wrote. "The things in]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/haunted-chocolatiers-long-development-comes-down-to-chasing-perfection/</link><pubDate>Fri, 26 Jun 2026 16:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/haunted-chocolatiers-long-development-comes-down-to-chasing-perfection/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Xbox Series S, The “Cheap” Option, Now Costs As Much As Series X Did Six Years Ago]]></title><description><![CDATA[When Xbox Series S launched alongside Series X and PS5, it presented a compelling argument: Play all of the same games as elsewhere, albeit with lesser performance and visuals, for way cheaper. $300 felt surprisingly reasonable, giving you a way to save $100 compared to the cheapest PS5 and $200 compared to the more premium PS5 and Series X models. With the Series S turning six later this year, you'd expect it--like every other console--to get cheaper over time, as has always been the case. But]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/xbox-series-s-the-cheap-option-now-costs-as-much-as-series-x-did-six-years-ago/</link><pubDate>Thu, 25 Jun 2026 20:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/xbox-series-s-the-cheap-option-now-costs-as-much-as-series-x-did-six-years-ago/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Far Cry TV Show Adds A Fantastic Actor]]></title><description><![CDATA[Lizzy Caplan (Masters of Sex, Mean Girls) has joined the cast for FX and Hulu's upcoming Far Cry anthology series. She is the second confirmed cast member for the show, joining It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia's Rob Mac.<br />
Noah Hawley (Alien Earth, Fargo) is the showrunner and executive producer for the Far Cry TV show, while Mac is executive producing the show in addition to starring in it.Caplan's most acclaimed roles came in Masters of Sex and Fleishman Is in Trouble, for which she earned Emmy]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/far-cry-tv-show-adds-a-fantastic-actor/</link><pubDate>Thu, 25 Jun 2026 20:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/far-cry-tv-show-adds-a-fantastic-actor/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[After Confirming $80 Price For GTA 6 And Preorders, Take-Two Stock Is Predicted To Rip]]></title><description><![CDATA[Following the start of preorders for GTA 6 and the confirmation of its $80 price point, stock analysts have weighed in with their price targets for shares of Rockstar's owner, Take-Two, and many see a bright future ahead.<br />
Although Take-Two's stock price has actually gone down since GTA 6 preorders began, a number of analysts have issued, or reiterated, major gains.<br />
Take-Two's stock is going to surge, analysts say.Bank of America analyst Omar Dessouky, who said Rockstar should price GTA 6 at $80]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/after-confirming-80-price-for-gta-6-and-preorders-take-two-stock-is-predicted-to-rip/</link><pubDate>Thu, 25 Jun 2026 20:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/after-confirming-80-price-for-gta-6-and-preorders-take-two-stock-is-predicted-to-rip/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Xbox May Have Another Price Hike Up Its Sleeve In 2027]]></title><description><![CDATA[If you thought today's Xbox price hike was jaw-dropping, it appears that Microsoft is preparing for another one in the next year.Following the June 25 announcement that Xbox consoles will increase worldwide by $100 and $150 starting August 1 (depending on the model), the company confirmed that 2027 (or maybe 2028) could see the cost of Xbox consoles going up one more time."Last October, we increased Xbox console price by $20-$70 in the US." Microsoft wrote in a June 25 Xbox Wire blog. "We hoped]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/xbox-may-have-another-price-hike-up-its-sleeve-in-2027/</link><pubDate>Thu, 25 Jun 2026 20:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/xbox-may-have-another-price-hike-up-its-sleeve-in-2027/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Buying GTA 6 And A New Console This Fall? You Better Be Rich]]></title><description><![CDATA[When Grand Theft Auto 6 arrives on November 19, 2026, it will undoubtedly be one of the biggest--if not the biggest--entertainment launches in history. The game will, at least initially, only launch on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S consoles, which have been available for nearly six years. Typically, consoles that have been available for such a long time would be priced significantly lower than they were at launch, letting the current-gen stragglers pick up a console for a nice bargain when i]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/buying-gta-6-and-a-new-console-this-fall-you-better-be-rich/</link><pubDate>Thu, 25 Jun 2026 19:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/buying-gta-6-and-a-new-console-this-fall-you-better-be-rich/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sony’s “Stricter Guidelines” On Shovelware PlayStation Games Are Reportedly Targeting More Developers]]></title><description><![CDATA[It's no secret that Sony has been cleaning up the PlayStation Store, with the company removing thousands of so-called "shovelware" games from one developer. Now, though, we're learning that this removal is coming with "stricter guidelines" that are impacting some developers.According to reports from GamesIndustry.biz and Push Square, the Brazil-based studio Afil Games' partnership with Sony has been terminated in the wake of these supposed "stricter guidelines." It's unclear just what these rule]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/sonys-stricter-guidelines-on-shovelware-playstation-games-are-reportedly-targeting-more-developers/</link><pubDate>Thu, 25 Jun 2026 19:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/sonys-stricter-guidelines-on-shovelware-playstation-games-are-reportedly-targeting-more-developers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Microsoft Is Increasing The Cost Of Xbox Consoles, Again, Starting In August]]></title><description><![CDATA[After hiking the price of Xbox consoles in October 2025, Microsoft is once again increasing the cost of Xbox consoles starting August 1.In a June 25 Xbox Wire post, the company confirmed that the 512 GB model will jump up by $100 while the 1 TB model will go up by $150. This puts the Series S at $500 and the Series X at $800. As a result of the price increase, Microsoft is discontinuing the 2 TB Xbox consoles.This story is developing...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/microsoft-is-increasing-the-cost-of-xbox-consoles-again-starting-in-august/</link><pubDate>Thu, 25 Jun 2026 19:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/microsoft-is-increasing-the-cost-of-xbox-consoles-again-starting-in-august/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Unlike GTA 6, Marvel’s Wolverine Will Ship With A Disc]]></title><description><![CDATA[While everyone is debating the disc-lessness of Grand Theft Auto 6, developer Insomniac Games has confirmed that it won't follow suit with its upcoming superhero sim, Marvel's Wolverine.Responding to a fan on X who asked if the action-adventure game will "be physical or a code in a box," Insomniac Games gave a very simple, one-line reply: There's a disc."The physical version will include a disc in box," the studio wrote on X on June 24.The post racked up tens of thousands of likes, a few thousan]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/unlike-gta-6-marvels-wolverine-will-ship-with-a-disc/</link><pubDate>Thu, 25 Jun 2026 18:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/unlike-gta-6-marvels-wolverine-will-ship-with-a-disc/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Razer Put RGB Lighting In A Gaming Chair, And Honestly, It Was Only A Matter Of Time]]></title><description><![CDATA[One of the running jokes with Razer is that the gaming company will put RGB lighting in any and all of its products eventually. For the last couple of years, its line of gaming chairs was seemingly exempt from that rule, but that's all about to change with the Razer Soma Chroma. It was inevitable, but for anyone who wants their shoulders to experience 16.8 million colors, this gamer chair will light up your back like a 2013 LAN party. The price for this illuminating throne? A cool $500 ahead of]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/razer-put-rgb-lighting-in-a-gaming-chair-and-honestly-it-was-only-a-matter-of-time/</link><pubDate>Thu, 25 Jun 2026 17:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/razer-put-rgb-lighting-in-a-gaming-chair-and-honestly-it-was-only-a-matter-of-time/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[GTA 6 Is Not Releasing With A Disc, And That Just Makes Sense In 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[Grand Theft Auto 6 is releasing on November 19, 2026 for $80, and people won't be able to get it on a disc. There is a physical version, but it comes with a code in the box. Why is GTA 6 releasing without a disc-based version? According to industry analysts, there are a number of reasons why, and releasing as a digital-exclusive is going to further enrich Rockstar and won't hurt the game's sales.Rhys Elliott of Alinea Analytics said the "biggest and most obvious reason" for not shipping on a dis]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/gta-6-is-not-releasing-with-a-disc-and-that-just-makes-sense-in-2026/</link><pubDate>Thu, 25 Jun 2026 17:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/gta-6-is-not-releasing-with-a-disc-and-that-just-makes-sense-in-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dead Or Alive 6 Last Round Makes Players Pay Again For DLC They Already Bought]]></title><description><![CDATA[Dead or Alive 6 Last Round launched on June 24 and is already receiving negative reviews on Steam for a lack of new content and for making players pay more for DLC they previously bought. We don't like it very much, either.For the most part, players can transfer DLC purchased for the original version of Dead or Alive 6 to the new Last Round edition, which has both free and $40 versions. Unfortunately, even the $40 version of Dead or Alive 6 Last Round doesn't support any previous purchases relat]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/dead-or-alive-6-last-round-makes-players-pay-again-for-dlc-they-already-bought/</link><pubDate>Thu, 25 Jun 2026 17:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/dead-or-alive-6-last-round-makes-players-pay-again-for-dlc-they-already-bought/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[GTA 6 Has “Near-Instant” Load Times On PS5, And That’s A Bummer For Some People]]></title><description><![CDATA[A PlayStation Blog post co-authored by PlayStation and Rockstar Games said GTA 6 leverages the PS5's SSD to allow people to experience's the game's fictional version of Miami and wider Florida with "near-instant load times."That sounds good and exciting, but it's also bumming people out. The original version of GTA 5 that came out in 2013 for PS3 and Xbox 360 was known for its lengthy load times when booting the game up that could be minutes long.<br />
Nice artwork from GTA 5 would cycle through as t]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/gta-6-has-near-instant-load-times-on-ps5-and-thats-a-bummer-for-some-people/</link><pubDate>Thu, 25 Jun 2026 16:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/gta-6-has-near-instant-load-times-on-ps5-and-thats-a-bummer-for-some-people/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bungie Confirms Layoffs, “Most” Of Destiny Team Let Go]]></title><description><![CDATA[One month after announcing plans to lay off a "significant" number of employees, Bungie has confirmed these intentions as part of a company-wide reorganization.In a June 25 X post, the Destiny developer announced a "reduction in force" that will have a "profound impact on the people affected, their families, friends, and teammates." Sony posted a lengthy blog post about the situation, confirming that "most of the Destiny team" is gone.https://twitter.com/Bungie/status/2070149689127973265<br />
"As the]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/bungie-confirms-layoffs-most-of-destiny-team-let-go/</link><pubDate>Thu, 25 Jun 2026 16:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/bungie-confirms-layoffs-most-of-destiny-team-let-go/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[GameStop CEO Came Up With Plan To Buy eBay On The Toilet, Wants It To Become Re-Seller Of Digital Gaming Items]]></title><description><![CDATA[GameStop CEO Ryan Cohen is trying to buy the popular auction site eBay for $56 billion. He's now laid out a new angle of his vision, and it involves video games. In a recent interview, Cohen said one previously unannounced part of his plan to help eBay return to growth--if he can successfully take it over-is by creating a marketplace for digital gaming items. eBay has already flatly rejected Cohen's proposal to buy the company, saying it was "neither credible nor attractive."He said on the All-I]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/gamestop-ceo-came-up-with-plan-to-buy-ebay-on-the-toilet-wants-it-to-become-re-seller-of-digital-gaming-items/</link><pubDate>Thu, 25 Jun 2026 15:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/gamestop-ceo-came-up-with-plan-to-buy-ebay-on-the-toilet-wants-it-to-become-re-seller-of-digital-gaming-items/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Xbox Layoffs Appear To Be Starting With South Of Midnight Dev Compulsion]]></title><description><![CDATA[It looks like layoffs at Xbox have started, with a number of developers at South of Midnight developer Compulsion Games now looking for new opportunities. The layoffs come as part of a massive shakeup at Xbox under new CEO Asha Sharma, which will reportedly see multiple Xbox Game Studios either closed or going independent once more.The fate of Compulsion as a studio is still unclear. Reports from earlier in June suggested that Xbox was preparing to close the studio, though Compulsion leadership]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/xbox-layoffs-appear-to-be-starting-with-south-of-midnight-dev-compulsion/</link><pubDate>Thu, 25 Jun 2026 15:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/xbox-layoffs-appear-to-be-starting-with-south-of-midnight-dev-compulsion/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Deltarune Chapter 5 Is Going Off On Steam]]></title><description><![CDATA[After being announced in a Nintendo Direct two weeks ago, Deltarune Chapter 5 is live now and pushing Toby Fox's episodic RPG to new levels of hype. The update saw Deltarune's Steam concurrent player count jump to 291,816, more than double the game's previous peak.As fans check out the new chapter, Deltarune has jumped into the top 10 most played games on Steam--an unusual feat for a single-player RPG with concurrent players normally in the low five figures. The game's previous all-time peak was]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/deltarune-chapter-5-is-going-off-on-steam/</link><pubDate>Thu, 25 Jun 2026 15:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/deltarune-chapter-5-is-going-off-on-steam/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Breaking Down Our New Look At GTA 6]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rockstar has officially announced the pricing and preorder information for Grand Theft Auto 6, and alongside this news, the studio has also shared plenty of new screenshots and artwork from the game. GameSpot's Jake Dekker broke it all down, and though Rockstar likely didn't intend to offer too much concrete information about about the Leonida setting or its story, we did uncover several tidbits.Two of the weapons available in the $100 Ultimate Edition are the Hawk &amp; Little Morgan Revolvers.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/breaking-down-our-new-look-at-gta-6/</link><pubDate>Thu, 25 Jun 2026 02:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/breaking-down-our-new-look-at-gta-6/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Xbox May Have Just Solved A Major Annoyance About Huge Game Updates]]></title><description><![CDATA[Microsoft released an update for Xbox Insiders today to test several new features coming to Xbox Series X|S. The update brings changes to Gamertags and more, but the most useful of these features allows players to use cloud gaming to play updating titles, fixing one of user's biggest annoyances with the console.An Xbox Wire post broke down these new features in more detail. Typically, games that are updating on consoles become unplayable, and that wait can get quite long for large, high-fidelity]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/xbox-may-have-just-solved-a-major-annoyance-about-huge-game-updates/</link><pubDate>Wed, 24 Jun 2026 21:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/xbox-may-have-just-solved-a-major-annoyance-about-huge-game-updates/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Some Retailers Are Refusing To Carry GTA 6’s Physical Release]]></title><description><![CDATA[The news that Grand Theft Auto 6 won't get a traditional physical release and will include a code in a box rather than a disc isn't sitting well with many on the internet. At least two retailers are joining the dissent, announcing their intent not to sell GTA 6.Video Games Plus (VGP), a Toronto-based retailer, stated that it will not be offering GTA 6 under the company's policy of not selling games that only contain digital codes. VGP added that it would be "pleased" to carry and support the gam]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/some-retailers-are-refusing-to-carry-gta-6s-physical-release/</link><pubDate>Wed, 24 Jun 2026 21:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/some-retailers-are-refusing-to-carry-gta-6s-physical-release/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Valve Releases SteamOS So Anyone Can Make A Steam Machine Now]]></title><description><![CDATA[After announcing the release date for the Steam Machine earlier this week, Valve sneakily also confirmed that the latest version of its Linux-based operating system, SteamOS 3.8, would be the first to be available for download for all hardware configurations, letting you turn your existing desktop into your own Steam Machine.SteamOS 3.8 is out now, meaning you can download the official operating system image and try it out for yourself. For now, you will have to be using an AMD graphics card as]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/valve-releases-steamos-so-anyone-can-make-a-steam-machine-now/</link><pubDate>Wed, 24 Jun 2026 17:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/valve-releases-steamos-so-anyone-can-make-a-steam-machine-now/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Internet Has Some Things To Say About GTA 6’s Price]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rockstar Games confirmed the price of Grand Theft Auto 6: A trip to Vice City will cost you $80 for the standard version of the game and $100 for the Ultimate Edition.Preorders for the highly anticipated open-world game start June 25 at midnight local time, but the retail cost is sparking chatter online. As you can imagine, people are incensed at the precedent that Rockstar is perceived to be setting (though $80 games are already a thing), but it doesn't help that the physical edition of GTA 6 i]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/the-internet-has-some-things-to-say-about-gta-6s-price/</link><pubDate>Wed, 24 Jun 2026 17:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/the-internet-has-some-things-to-say-about-gta-6s-price/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[GTA 6 “Features A Single-Player Experience,” At Least At Launch]]></title><description><![CDATA[It remains to be seen what form GTA Online will take in the years to come, but at least initially, it will not be included with Grand Theft Auto 6. Rockstar has confirmed the upcoming game "features a single-player experience" for its November 19 launch date.<br />
That nugget of info was shared as part of the pricing and preorder-date announcement. As it's 2026, you're still going to need the internet to play GTA 6, at least initially, as the game's "physical" edition will actually contain a download]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/gta-6-features-a-single-player-experience-at-least-at-launch/</link><pubDate>Wed, 24 Jun 2026 16:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/gta-6-features-a-single-player-experience-at-least-at-launch/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Here’s How Much You’ll Pay For GTA 6, And What’s Included In The Ultimate Edition]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ahead of the preorders launching tomorrow, June 25, Rockstar has detailed the bonuses for the GTA 6 Ultimate Edition that will be available. Crucially, there will be no traditional physical copies of GTA 6, even in the shipped versions of the game. Instead, players will receive a download code. Preorders will launch at midnight local time on June 25.<br />
Preorders will also receive a free month of GTA+, which adds $500,000 to your bank balance and gives access to a selection of classic Rockstar titl]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/heres-how-much-youll-pay-for-gta-6-and-whats-included-in-the-ultimate-edition/</link><pubDate>Wed, 24 Jun 2026 13:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/heres-how-much-youll-pay-for-gta-6-and-whats-included-in-the-ultimate-edition/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[If Rockstar Follows Its Own Precedent, Don’t Expect GTA 6 Trailer 3 This Week]]></title><description><![CDATA[With the GTA 6 release date looming and preorders going live tomorrow, June 25, there are a number of fans who expect that the third trailer will release alongside the preorder launch. However, if Rockstar follows its own precedent, the third trailer may not appear this week at all.During the marketing for the launch of GTA 5, Rockstar opened preorders on November 5, 2012. Alongside the preorders, which were a whole 10 months ahead of the release date versus GTA 6's five-month window, Rockstar a]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/if-rockstar-follows-its-own-precedent-dont-expect-gta-6-trailer-3-this-week/</link><pubDate>Wed, 24 Jun 2026 12:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/if-rockstar-follows-its-own-precedent-dont-expect-gta-6-trailer-3-this-week/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Marathon Mid-Season Update Introduces New Endgame PvE Mode]]></title><description><![CDATA[The second season of Marathon is only a few weeks old, but Bungie is already providing players with the early word about next month's mid-season update. One of the changes coming to the game is Vault Breaker, a new experimental PvE mode.As shared on Bungie's official site, Vault Breaker will let players explore the endgame Cryo Archive map and plunder its many "vaults" as either a crew, a duo, or solo, without the threat of running into other players. Each vault is described as "progressively ch]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/marathon-mid-season-update-introduces-new-endgame-pve-mode/</link><pubDate>Wed, 24 Jun 2026 02:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/marathon-mid-season-update-introduces-new-endgame-pve-mode/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sonic’s New Chaos Hunt Game Includes Some Fine Print You Shouldn’t Skip]]></title><description><![CDATA[The 35th anniversary of Sonic the Hedgehog is arriving later this year, and one of the ways that Sega is celebrating the event is a new ARG game called Chaos Hunt. Fans have been invited to hunt for some missing Chaos Emeralds, but players should probably check out the fine print before they take part in it.As noted by user Luna Leo on social media, the terms of service for Chaos Hunt requires players to agree to AI model training and to sharing their details with third-party AI vendors.https://]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/sonics-new-chaos-hunt-game-includes-some-fine-print-you-shouldnt-skip/</link><pubDate>Tue, 23 Jun 2026 23:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/sonics-new-chaos-hunt-game-includes-some-fine-print-you-shouldnt-skip/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Game of the Year Watch 2026 Begins | IGN GOTY Watch]]></title><description><![CDATA[Game of the Year Watch 2026 Begins | IGN GOTY Watch]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/game-of-the-year-watch-2026-begins-ign-goty-watch/</link><pubDate>Tue, 23 Jun 2026 23:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/game-of-the-year-watch-2026-begins-ign-goty-watch/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Valve Was Forced Into Making A Weird Hardware Decision With Steam Machine]]></title><description><![CDATA[Valve's Steam Machine is finally launching next week, but the journey to this point hasn't been easy. The living-room PC has found itself at the center of an ongoing RAM crisis--one that has forced Valve to turn every Steam Machine into a little bit of a memory lottery if you do happen to get one.Regardless of which Steam Machine you decide to purchase, each one will ship with 16GB of RAM. You can, however, get one of two configurations: either two sticks of 8GB each, or a single 16GB stick. If]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/valve-was-forced-into-making-a-weird-hardware-decision-with-steam-machine/</link><pubDate>Tue, 23 Jun 2026 20:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/valve-was-forced-into-making-a-weird-hardware-decision-with-steam-machine/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lords Of The Fallen 2 Delayed To Avoid GTA 6 And Get More “Enhancements”]]></title><description><![CDATA[Lords of the Fallen 2 is not going to make it out on time. Developer CI Games has announced that the game is shifting from 2026 to Q1 2027 (January-March 2027).CI Games CEO Marek Tyminski said feedback and tests showed that there are "meaningful opportunities" available to "further refine and strengthen the overall experience" with more time."These enhancements will benefit from additional integration, iteration, and polishing time, enabling the team to deliver the highest possible quality at la]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/lords-of-the-fallen-2-delayed-to-avoid-gta-6-and-get-more-enhancements/</link><pubDate>Tue, 23 Jun 2026 20:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/lords-of-the-fallen-2-delayed-to-avoid-gta-6-and-get-more-enhancements/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[EA Exec Says There Has Been A “Real Rise Of Creativity” After Developers Embraced AI]]></title><description><![CDATA[EA executive Laura Miele, the president of enterprise development at the publisher, has commented on the role of AI in game development. She said in an interview that she has seen a "real rise of creativity" at EA thanks in part to developers using AI tools and systems to do "tedious" tasks that in turn frees them up for more creative pursuits.<br />
Miele was asked by The Game Business if using AI technologies can help speed up game development, and she said, "Perhaps in some parts they will."<br />
She we]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/ea-exec-says-there-has-been-a-real-rise-of-creativity-after-developers-embraced-ai/</link><pubDate>Tue, 23 Jun 2026 20:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/ea-exec-says-there-has-been-a-real-rise-of-creativity-after-developers-embraced-ai/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Diablo 4’s Next Crossover Goes In A Much Different, “Lighter” Direction]]></title><description><![CDATA[Diablo 4's next crossover collaboration will be with Blizzard's own Overwatch, bringing the looks of iconic heroes like Reinhardt, Mercy, Kiriko, and others to the dark-fantasy ARPG.The collab will come as part of Diablo 4's upcoming Season 14, Death Awakening, and will mostly be a "shop-focused collab," according to Diablo 4's design director for live services Dan Tanguay. There will, however, be a free reliquary where players can unlock two Overwatch-themed weapon cosmetics, a mount trophy, pl]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/diablo-4s-next-crossover-goes-in-a-much-different-lighter-direction/</link><pubDate>Tue, 23 Jun 2026 19:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/diablo-4s-next-crossover-goes-in-a-much-different-lighter-direction/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Blizzard Knows Diablo 4 Season 14’s Mythic Changes Are Controversial, But It’s For The Game’s “Long-Term Health”]]></title><description><![CDATA[Diablo 4 Season 14 is set to be one of the biggest shakeups for the ARPG in quite some time, even as Blizzard deals with what it described as "issues compounding issues."The upcoming season, titled Death Awakening, is bringing controversial changes to Mythic items, weakening many build staples players have become accustomed to while opening the door for any of the game's 100+ Uniques to become "Mythic" quality with a 30% boost to the item's Unique power. This major update to items and how player]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/blizzard-knows-diablo-4-season-14s-mythic-changes-are-controversial-but-its-for-the-games-long-term-health/</link><pubDate>Tue, 23 Jun 2026 19:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/blizzard-knows-diablo-4-season-14s-mythic-changes-are-controversial-but-its-for-the-games-long-term-health/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Super Mario Galaxy Movie Hatchin’ Yoshi Toy Is 50% Off Right Now]]></title><description><![CDATA[Amazon's big Prime Day sale is now underway, but the online retailer is not the only store offering up deals right now. Walmart's Deals &amp; More event is also live this week from June 22 through 28, and one of the deals is a great discount on the "Hatchin' Yoshi" interactive toy inspired by the cute little dinosaur's appearance in The Super Mario Galaxy Movie. Walmart is selling the figure for $30 during the event, which is 50% off its normal $60 price.<br />
See at Walmart<br />
Walmart is selling the fi]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/super-mario-galaxy-movie-hatchin-yoshi-toy-is-50-off-right-now/</link><pubDate>Tue, 23 Jun 2026 18:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/super-mario-galaxy-movie-hatchin-yoshi-toy-is-50-off-right-now/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hideo Kojima Says Every Publisher Told Him His Idea For OD Was “Crazy”]]></title><description><![CDATA[Game developer Hideo Kojima has shared new details about one of his upcoming games, the horror title OD that he's making in partnership with Xbox. In addition to calling it "a new game system," he said it includes a feature for people who might get too scared by it.<br />
Speaking to Entertainment Weekly, Kojima said his aim with the game was to "do something new" and "do something different." He said he first came up with the concept for OD when he was making the original Death Stranding years ago."I]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/hideo-kojima-says-every-publisher-told-him-his-idea-for-od-was-crazy/</link><pubDate>Tue, 23 Jun 2026 17:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/hideo-kojima-says-every-publisher-told-him-his-idea-for-od-was-crazy/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[AMD’s FSR Upscaling 4.1 Comes To Older GPUs, Steam Machine And Xbox ROG Ally Support On The Way]]></title><description><![CDATA[AMD has announced that owners of RDNA 3 GPUs can now enjoy the benefits offered by its latest version of AI-powered upscaling, FSR 4.1. This comes a few weeks earlier than its July estimate, with the promise for more devices down the line, too.FSR Upscaling 4.1 functions similarly to other upscaling technologies on the market, and comes much closer to the performance and quality of Nvidia's market-leading DLSS than previous iterations. It's the same technology that underpins the PlayStation 5 Pr]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/amds-fsr-upscaling-41-comes-to-older-gpus-steam-machine-and-xbox-rog-ally-support-on-the-way/</link><pubDate>Mon, 22 Jun 2026 22:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/amds-fsr-upscaling-41-comes-to-older-gpus-steam-machine-and-xbox-rog-ally-support-on-the-way/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Death Stranding Movie Is A “Two-Hour Art Movie,” Kojima Says, Admitting It Might Not Work]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hideo Kojima has shared new insight into the Death Stranding movie, while director Michael Sarnoski has revealed a key detail about it as well.Speaking to Entertainment Weekly, Kojima said he wanted to "try a different path" with the adaptation of Death Stranding for film. That path, he said, is to make a "two-hour art movie" as opposed to re-telling the story of the games.Kojima admitted this plan might not work.<br />
"I don't know if this will be successful, but that's the goal," he said.The Death]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/death-stranding-movie-is-a-two-hour-art-movie-kojima-says-admitting-it-might-not-work/</link><pubDate>Mon, 22 Jun 2026 22:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/death-stranding-movie-is-a-two-hour-art-movie-kojima-says-admitting-it-might-not-work/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Internet Has Some Thoughts On The Steam Machine’s $1,000+ Price]]></title><description><![CDATA[Valve has officially announced the Steam Machine's price, and if you're looking to get one of the not-consoles when they launch on June 30, you're going to have to spend over $1,000 at minimum. As you can probably guess, eager players on the internet were not exactly thrilled by that news, and they let their voices be heard on social media.<br />
Some questioned if the Steam Machine should even be released at all at this point, pointing to the massive price tag that was required as AI puts a strain on]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/the-internet-has-some-thoughts-on-the-steam-machines-1000-price/</link><pubDate>Mon, 22 Jun 2026 22:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/the-internet-has-some-thoughts-on-the-steam-machines-1000-price/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Supergirl’s Milly Alcock Reacts To Seeing Her Fortnite Skin]]></title><description><![CDATA[Epic Games is teaming up with DC and Warner Bros. to bring Milly Alcock's Supergirl to Fortnite, alongside her cute little pooch Krypto.Epic has posted a video showing Alcock's reaction to seeing her Supergirl outfit in the game. "I think it's pretty cool," she said. While she's excited to see her Supergirl come to Fortnite, she thinks her canine companion will steal the show. "I think I will soon be forgotten and Krypto will reign," she said.Alcock also had a plea for people playing Fortnite wi]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/supergirls-milly-alcock-reacts-to-seeing-her-fortnite-skin/</link><pubDate>Mon, 22 Jun 2026 22:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/supergirls-milly-alcock-reacts-to-seeing-her-fortnite-skin/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Valve Is Making It Easier To Build Your Own Steam Machine]]></title><description><![CDATA[The specs and pricing for Steam Machine have been revealed, and the preorders are opening soon. But if you'd rather sidestep that headache and build your own Steam Machine, Valve is officially making it easier for players to do so.While speaking with The Verge, Valve's Pierre-Loup Griffais confirmed that the recently launched SteamOS 3.8.10 is part of the company's ongoing attempts to make the Steam operating system "more compatible with desktop hardware." That includes "improved compatibility"]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/valve-is-making-it-easier-to-build-your-own-steam-machine/</link><pubDate>Mon, 22 Jun 2026 21:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/valve-is-making-it-easier-to-build-your-own-steam-machine/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Steam Machine’s Original Price Would’ve Given Valve’s Machine A Much Better Shot]]></title><description><![CDATA[Valve's Steam Machine finally has a price, and its far steeper than anyone was likely imagining. That goes for Valve, too, with the company indicating that its original target was significantly less, and would've made a lot more sense for the hardware on offer.Speaking to both IGN and Aftermath, engineers from Valve indicated that the Steam Machine's price increased similarly to that of the Steam Deck, whose own price was increased by around 35% for the base model (and closer to 50% for the 1TB]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/the-steam-machines-original-price-wouldve-given-valves-machine-a-much-better-shot/</link><pubDate>Mon, 22 Jun 2026 21:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/the-steam-machines-original-price-wouldve-given-valves-machine-a-much-better-shot/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Steam Machine Is NOT A Console, Valve Says]]></title><description><![CDATA[Valve has finally announced the price of the new Steam Machine, and it'll be over $1,000 when it launches on June 30. In addition to confirming the price and release date, Valve published a new FAQ that runs through some key particulars about the system, including how it is not meant to be described as a console."We think of Steam Machine as an extension of PC gaming, not as a console," Valve said.This is not a game console.In making its point, Valve said a console like an Xbox or PlayStation de]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/steam-machine-is-not-a-console-valve-says/</link><pubDate>Mon, 22 Jun 2026 20:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/steam-machine-is-not-a-console-valve-says/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ocarina Of Time Fan Project Bows Out Before Nintendo Comes Knocking]]></title><description><![CDATA[A fan recreating Ocarina of Time has scrapped the project, citing fears of "Nintendo ninjas" following the official announcement of the Switch 2 remake.According to IGN, YouTuber CryZENx pulled the plug on their The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time PC recreation after at least a decade of working on it. In a blog post on their official Patreon, CryZENx told their community that the "Ocarina of Time project [has] officially stopped." CryZENx didn't provide an exact reason for the cancellation, bu]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/ocarina-of-time-fan-project-bows-out-before-nintendo-comes-knocking/</link><pubDate>Mon, 22 Jun 2026 20:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/ocarina-of-time-fan-project-bows-out-before-nintendo-comes-knocking/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Todd Howard On The Elder Scrolls 6: “We Need To Get It Right”]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Elder Scrolls 6 is one of Xbox's most-anticipated upcoming games, and game director Todd Howard has now said the studio must stick the landing.Speaking to Entertainment Weekly, Howard confirmed that the majority of the developers at Bethesda Game Studios are working on The Elder Scrolls 6 currently.<br />
"We know we need to get it right and it's been a long time," he said.Indeed it has been a long time. The game was announced more than eight years ago now, and to date, only one video has been rel]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/todd-howard-on-the-elder-scrolls-6-we-need-to-get-it-right/</link><pubDate>Mon, 22 Jun 2026 20:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/todd-howard-on-the-elder-scrolls-6-we-need-to-get-it-right/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Play As Nicolas Cage In Call of Duty For Season 4 Reloaded]]></title><description><![CDATA[Season 4 Reloaded arrives later this week, and award winning actor Nicolas Cage will join Call of Duty's growing list of operators for Black Ops 7 and Warzone. In addition to the Hollywood star, Season 4 Reloaded includes new weapons, limited-time events, and the Kowakujo Zombies map. The popular Black Ops Classic mode also becomes a permanent addition in Black Ops 7.Season 4 Reloaded goes live on June 25, and this midseason refresh is themed as Call of Duty's Summer of Action update. All of the]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/play-as-nicolas-cage-in-call-of-duty-for-season-4-reloaded/</link><pubDate>Mon, 22 Jun 2026 19:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/play-as-nicolas-cage-in-call-of-duty-for-season-4-reloaded/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Steam Machine Impressions: A Tiny Box With Big Trade-Offs]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ahead of its launch on June 30, reviews and impressions on Valve's Steam Machine have arrived. Designed to be a living room PC, the compact unit is launching during an expensive time for gamers, as the ongoing memory and storage crisis, coupled with AI data center demands, has seen an&nbsp;explosive surge in hardware prices. Is the Steam Machine worth its price?<br />
According to impressions from various outlets, Valve has managed to cram an impressive amount of hardware into the small PC gaming cube]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/steam-machine-impressions-a-tiny-box-with-big-trade-offs/</link><pubDate>Mon, 22 Jun 2026 19:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/steam-machine-impressions-a-tiny-box-with-big-trade-offs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Someone Made A Single-Player Version Of World Of Warcraft, Powered By AI]]></title><description><![CDATA[One World of Warcraft player has created their own private version of Azeroth, populated not by other players, but with AI-powered bots.&nbsp;As detailed on the wowservers subreddit, user Mr-Nilsson_85 explained how they created a "proof of concept" of what a Wrath of the Lich King-era WoW server played entirely by bots looks like, turning one of the world's premier MMORPGs into what is essentially a single-player game. The server hosts 1,800 bot "players" that go about playing the game as real]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/someone-made-a-single-player-version-of-world-of-warcraft-powered-by-ai/</link><pubDate>Mon, 22 Jun 2026 19:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/someone-made-a-single-player-version-of-world-of-warcraft-powered-by-ai/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Xbox Is Working On A Dozen Movies And TV Shows, Including Sea Of Thieves]]></title><description><![CDATA[Xbox is going full steam ahead with a slate of films and TV shows, which now includes a live-action adaptation of Rare's 2018 pirate-filled, social-sim adventure game, Sea of Thieves.According to a June 22 Entertainment Weekly report, Xbox has "over a dozen adaptations in the works." Some of these projects are already known--Death Stranding is getting a film, Netflix is fully supporting an animated and live-action Gears movie, Fallout has a new season, and Minecraft is getting a sequel film.But]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/xbox-is-working-on-a-dozen-movies-and-tv-shows-including-sea-of-thieves/</link><pubDate>Mon, 22 Jun 2026 19:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/xbox-is-working-on-a-dozen-movies-and-tv-shows-including-sea-of-thieves/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Your Window To Preorder A Steam Machine Is About To Close]]></title><description><![CDATA[At long last, Valve has revealed the price for its highly anticipated Steam Machine. The system will officially cost $1,049 for its 512GB version without a Steam Controller and it launches on June 30. From there, the price increases to $1,349 for the 2TB model without a controller, and $1,428 with a controller. Preorders open up on June 25, but require potential buyers to join a waitlist to be eligible for an opportunity to preorder one. Those interested should act quickly, as the window to join]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/your-window-to-preorder-a-steam-machine-is-about-to-close/</link><pubDate>Mon, 22 Jun 2026 19:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/your-window-to-preorder-a-steam-machine-is-about-to-close/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Steam Machine Price and Release Date Officially Confirmed By Valve]]></title><description><![CDATA[At long last, Valve has revealed the price for its highly anticipated Steam Machine. The system will officially cost $1,049 for its 512GB version without a Steam Controller and it launches on June 30. From there, the price increases to $1,349 for the 2TB model without a controller, and $1,428 with a controller.Though not Valve's first attempt at offering a Steam-branded PC for the living room, the Steam Machine is arguably its most exciting. The system runs on Valve's own SteamOS, similarly to t]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/steam-machine-price-and-release-date-officially-confirmed-by-valve/</link><pubDate>Mon, 22 Jun 2026 19:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/steam-machine-price-and-release-date-officially-confirmed-by-valve/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[God Of War Has Been Building Toward Laufey For Almost A Decade]]></title><description><![CDATA[Just how far in advance was God of War Laufey planned by its developer, Sony Santa Monica Studio? Almost a decade ago, as actress Deborah Ann Woll--who provided the motion capture and voice acting for the game's protagonist, Faye--recently spoke about how she first heard about the project in 2018."I've known about this for nearly 10 years, and I haven't been able to talk about it," Woll said to CGM. According to Woll, God of War 2018 director Cory Barlog first pitched the idea to her back then,]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/god-of-war-has-been-building-toward-laufey-for-almost-a-decade/</link><pubDate>Mon, 22 Jun 2026 17:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/god-of-war-has-been-building-toward-laufey-for-almost-a-decade/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[God Of War Laufey Actor Says The Game’s Story Is Not About Gender]]></title><description><![CDATA[Actor Deborah Ann Woll, who plays the main character Laufey AKA Faye in God of War Laufey, has further discussed the game and its story. The previous God of War games featured Kratos in the lead role, but Laufey focuses on Faye's story. Woll said in an interview that it feels "extraordinary" to think that some people will play the God of War game because the main character is a woman, and a woman played by a popular actor like she is.<br />
"We need as much diversity as possible within these stories s]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/god-of-war-laufey-actor-says-the-games-story-is-not-about-gender/</link><pubDate>Mon, 22 Jun 2026 17:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/god-of-war-laufey-actor-says-the-games-story-is-not-about-gender/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Elden Ring, Death Stranding Movie Studio Signs Deal With Google For AI-Training]]></title><description><![CDATA[Google is investing $75 million into the privately owned movie studio A24 for AI-based research, according to sources speaking to The Wall Street Journal. A24 is the film studio making the Elden Ring movie from director Alex Garland. It's also behind the upcoming Death Stranding movie from Pig director Michael Sarnoski.<br />
Google is already heavily invested in the media space with its juggernaut YouTube platform, but this would be Google's first investment in a movie studio.In a blog post, Google c]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/elden-ring-death-stranding-movie-studio-signs-deal-with-google-for-ai-training/</link><pubDate>Mon, 22 Jun 2026 17:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/elden-ring-death-stranding-movie-studio-signs-deal-with-google-for-ai-training/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Elden Ring, Death Stranding Movie Studio Gets $75 Million From Google For AI Research, Report Says]]></title><description><![CDATA[Google is investing $75 million into the privately owned movie studio A24 for AI-based research, according to sources speaking to The Wall Street Journal. A24 is the film studio making the Elden Ring movie from director Alex Garland. It's also behind the upcoming Death Stranding movie from Pig director Michael Sarnoski.<br />
Google is already heavily invested in the media space with its juggernaut YouTube platform, but this would be Google's first investment in a movie studio.According to the report,]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/elden-ring-death-stranding-movie-studio-gets-75-million-from-google-for-ai-research-report-says/</link><pubDate>Mon, 22 Jun 2026 17:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/elden-ring-death-stranding-movie-studio-gets-75-million-from-google-for-ai-research-report-says/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[CD Projekt Boss Says Reputation Not Fully Healed After Cyberpunk 2077 Catastrophe]]></title><description><![CDATA[CD Projekt joint CEO Micha&#322; Nowakowski&nbsp; understands that some fans of the developer have lost faith in the company "indefinitely" following the Cyberpunk 2077 catastrophe. At the same time, the executive said the Polish developer feels optimistic about its chances to "make it back" with The Witcher 4.Speaking to Edge (by way of GamesRadar), Nowakowski said Cyberpunk 2077's troubled launch in December 2020 was "heartbreaking" for the studio.<br />
For anyone just catching up, Cyberpunk 2077 l]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/cd-projekt-boss-says-reputation-not-fully-healed-after-cyberpunk-2077-catastrophe/</link><pubDate>Mon, 22 Jun 2026 17:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/cd-projekt-boss-says-reputation-not-fully-healed-after-cyberpunk-2077-catastrophe/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[This $1,000 Steam Game Offers Very Little, But At Least It’s Honest About It]]></title><description><![CDATA[With people wondering if GTA 6 preorders will kickstart a new $80 era for standard edition PS5 and Xbox Series X|S games, one new release on Steam already has Rockstar Games beat: Congratulations On Your Purchase. The new red carpet-simulator launched not too long ago, and it can be yours for the mere price of $1,000.Designed to be a "first-person luxury experience" set inside a palace, the Steam listing says that players can expect a red carpet, a chandelier, and a velvet rope barrier to protec]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/this-1000-steam-game-offers-very-little-but-at-least-its-honest-about-it/</link><pubDate>Mon, 22 Jun 2026 15:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/this-1000-steam-game-offers-very-little-but-at-least-its-honest-about-it/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[GTA 6’s “Leaked” Sky-High Prices May Be Placeholders, But Could Be “Possible And Plausible”]]></title><description><![CDATA[GTA 6 preorders go live on June 25, and ahead of that, one retailer posted listings for the game showing higher-than-expected price points. A prominent and reliable reporter, however, has said those were just placeholders. At the same time, industry analysts have weighed in on the price points, saying they may not be all that farfetched.<br />
The retailer FNAC listed GTA 6's standard edition at &euro;89.99, which is about $103 USD. The listings scaled all the way up to &euro;199.99 ($230 USD). Howeve]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/gta-6s-leaked-sky-high-prices-may-be-placeholders-but-could-be-possible-and-plausible/</link><pubDate>Mon, 22 Jun 2026 15:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/gta-6s-leaked-sky-high-prices-may-be-placeholders-but-could-be-possible-and-plausible/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[GTA 6’s “Leaked” Prices Are Probably Bogus, Reliable Insider Says]]></title><description><![CDATA[GTA 6 preorders go live on June 25, and ahead of that, one retailer posted listings for the game showing higher-than-expected price points. A prominent and reliable reporter, however, has said those were just placeholders.The retailer fnac listed GTA 6's standard edition at &euro;89.99, which is about $103 USD. The listings scaled all the way up to &euro;199.99 ($230 USD). However, billbil-kun of the magazine Dealabs said these listings are just placeholders.<br />
"So those prices are random ones," t]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/gta-6s-leaked-prices-are-probably-bogus-reliable-insider-says/</link><pubDate>Mon, 22 Jun 2026 15:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/gta-6s-leaked-prices-are-probably-bogus-reliable-insider-says/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ubisoft Co-Founder Dies In Plane Crash, CEO Pays Tribute To His Brother]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ubisoft co-founder Claude Guillemot died in plane crash on June 19 in an accident that also left another person dead. Guillemot was 69.Ubisoft said in a statement (via The New York Times) that it was "deeply saddened to learn of the death of Claude Guillemot, co-founder of the group and chairman of Guillemot Corp., in an accident." The statement added: "Our thoughts are with his family and loved ones during this difficult time."Ubisoft CEO Yves Guillemot released a statement paying tribute to hi]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/ubisoft-co-founder-dies-in-plane-crash-ceo-pays-tribute-to-his-brother/</link><pubDate>Mon, 22 Jun 2026 15:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/ubisoft-co-founder-dies-in-plane-crash-ceo-pays-tribute-to-his-brother/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ubisoft Co-Founder Dies In Plane Crash]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ubisoft co-founder Claude Guillemot died in plane crash on June 19 in an accident that also left another person dead. Guillemot was 69.Ubisoft said in a statement (via The New York Times) that it was "deeply saddened to learn of the death of Claude Guillemot, co-founder of the group and chairman of Guillemot Corp., in an accident." The statement added: "Our thoughts are with his family and loved ones during this difficult time."A report from French news broadcaster ICI said the crash happened ju]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/ubisoft-co-founder-dies-in-plane-crash/</link><pubDate>Mon, 22 Jun 2026 15:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/ubisoft-co-founder-dies-in-plane-crash/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Halo Fans Can Relax: Campaign Evolved Won’t Require PS Plus For Split-Screen]]></title><description><![CDATA[Halo: Campaign Evolved lands on PC and Xbox Series X|S next month, and for the first time, on a PlayStation console. Ahead of its launch, some confusion has arisen regarding how local split-screen co-op will work on PS5, with many assuming that PS Plus subscriptions would be required for both players. Fortunately, there is some good news as Microsoft has clarified what will be required from players exactly. In an update, the official Halo Studios social media channel clarified that while local s]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/halo-fans-can-relax-campaign-evolved-wont-require-ps-plus-for-split-screen/</link><pubDate>Mon, 22 Jun 2026 15:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/halo-fans-can-relax-campaign-evolved-wont-require-ps-plus-for-split-screen/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Destiny 2 Players, Time Is Running Out To Melt Bosses With This Exploit]]></title><description><![CDATA[It's a story as old as time: a new Destiny 2 update arrives, and almost immediately, someone spots an exploit. The last week has seen some overpowered damage being dished out in Destiny 2, thanks to players discovering a method of stacking mods&nbsp;in the artifact. The result: Super attacks that deal several times the amount of intended damage, absolutely wiping the floor with bosses in the game. As you'd expect, a fix is on the way, but Bungie has allowed this exploit to slide for the last wee]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/destiny-2-players-time-is-running-out-to-melt-bosses-with-this-exploit/</link><pubDate>Mon, 22 Jun 2026 15:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/destiny-2-players-time-is-running-out-to-melt-bosses-with-this-exploit/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[If You Haven’t Reserved A Steam Controller Yet, You’ll Have To Wait Until Next Year]]></title><description><![CDATA[Last month, Valve launched its Steam Controller and demand has far outweighed the supply. So much so that as of today, new orders for Steam Controller won't be fulfilled by Valve until 2027 at the earliest.Valve shared the news on its site, where it noted that it has "no plans to stop making Steam Controller." But the company also stated that the response to the controller has "exceeded our expectations." In the interest of clarity, Valve will now provide customers with three estimated delivery]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/if-you-havent-reserved-a-steam-controller-yet-youll-have-to-wait-until-next-year/</link><pubDate>Fri, 19 Jun 2026 10:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/if-you-havent-reserved-a-steam-controller-yet-youll-have-to-wait-until-next-year/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Soccer Game Rematch Adds A Nearly Naked Man For World Cup And Tobias Funke Fans]]></title><description><![CDATA[The 2026's Men's World Cup is underway, and the popular soccer game Rematch got an update recently inspired by the global event. Now, the game has received another update that adds a skin that lets you play as an almost-naked person.The Naturist is the name of the new skin, and it's in the game's store now. As you can see, it doesn't remove your clothes entirely but pretty much. It basically lets you cosplay as the world's most famous nevernude, Tobias Funke.<br />
This is clearly inspired by streaker]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/soccer-game-rematch-adds-a-nearly-naked-man-for-world-cup-and-tobias-funke-fans/</link><pubDate>Thu, 18 Jun 2026 19:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/soccer-game-rematch-adds-a-nearly-naked-man-for-world-cup-and-tobias-funke-fans/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nearly 30 Years Later, Only One GTA Cover Actually Shows The Titular Crime]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Grand Theft Auto series began in 1997, and every game in the series lets you commit the titular crime--sometimes stealing a parked vehicle, but often carjacking a driver in the middle of the street. But with the recent reveal of the Grand Theft Auto VI cover art, we realized something pretty remarkable: Only one game in the series actually features a grand theft auto on the cover.<br />
As you can see, Grand Theft Auto 2 appears to show a carjacking in progress, with someone rushing into a taxi wh]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/nearly-30-years-later-only-one-gta-cover-actually-shows-the-titular-crime/</link><pubDate>Thu, 18 Jun 2026 18:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/nearly-30-years-later-only-one-gta-cover-actually-shows-the-titular-crime/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Midnight Murder Club Gets Final Update, But There Is Some Good News]]></title><description><![CDATA[Midnight Murder Club, the positively received horror party game from the developers of Knockout City, is getting one more update before the studio moves on. However, Velan Studios confirmed the game is not shutting down.Update 2.0.008, which is out now and addresses an issue on Steam with controller-rumble issues, is the "last planned update for the game," Velan Studios announced. Public and private matches will remain available.Midnight Murder Club is not getting any more updates.Velan Studios]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/midnight-murder-club-gets-final-update-but-there-is-some-good-news/</link><pubDate>Thu, 18 Jun 2026 17:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/midnight-murder-club-gets-final-update-but-there-is-some-good-news/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[This Week’s Free Epic Games Store Game Is A Creepy Horror Hit]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Epic Games Store continues to give away a free game each week, and this week's offering is another nice find at a price that can't be beat. Every Thursday at 8 AM PT / 11 AM ET, Epic offers at least one free PC game (and sometimes even as many as two or three). All you need to do to claim the free games is create a free Epic account and enable two-factor authentication. You have a week to add the freebies to your library before the new one(s) take their place. At this point, Epic has given a]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/this-weeks-free-epic-games-store-game-is-a-creepy-horror-hit/</link><pubDate>Thu, 18 Jun 2026 17:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/this-weeks-free-epic-games-store-game-is-a-creepy-horror-hit/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Run The Ultimate Theme Park In This Week’s Epic Games Store Freebie]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Epic Games Store continues to give away a free game each week, and this week's offering is another nice find at a price that can't be beat. Every Thursday at 8 AM PT / 11 AM ET, Epic offers at least one free PC game (and sometimes even as many as two or three). All you need to do to claim the free games is create a free Epic account and enable two-factor authentication. You have a week to add the freebies to your library before the new one(s) take their place. At this point, Epic has given a]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/run-the-ultimate-theme-park-in-this-weeks-epic-games-store-freebie/</link><pubDate>Thu, 18 Jun 2026 17:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/run-the-ultimate-theme-park-in-this-weeks-epic-games-store-freebie/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ink The World With This Week’s Epic Games Store Freebies]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Epic Games Store continues to give away a free game each week, and this week's offering is another nice find at a price that can't be beat. Every Thursday at 8 AM PT / 11 AM ET, Epic offers at least one free PC game (and sometimes even as many as two or three). All you need to do to claim the free games is create a free Epic account and enable two-factor authentication. You have a week to add the freebies to your library before the new one(s) take their place. At this point, Epic has given a]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/ink-the-world-with-this-weeks-epic-games-store-freebies/</link><pubDate>Thu, 18 Jun 2026 17:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/ink-the-world-with-this-weeks-epic-games-store-freebies/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[I Have No Mouth And I Must Scream About This Week’s Epic Games Store Freebies]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Epic Games Store continues to give away a free game each week, and this week's offering is another nice find at a price that can't be beat. Every Thursday at 8 AM PT / 11 AM ET, Epic offers at least one free PC game (and sometimes even as many as two or three). All you need to do to claim the free games is create a free Epic account and enable two-factor authentication. You have a week to add the freebies to your library before the new one(s) take their place. At this point, Epic has given a]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/i-have-no-mouth-and-i-must-scream-about-this-weeks-epic-games-store-freebies/</link><pubDate>Thu, 18 Jun 2026 17:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/i-have-no-mouth-and-i-must-scream-about-this-weeks-epic-games-store-freebies/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Palworld Dev On AI: “Gamers Don’t Want It”]]></title><description><![CDATA[John Buckley, the outspoken communications lead for Palworld developer Pocketpair, has commented on the hot-button issue of AI in gaming.Speaking to GamesRadar, Buckley said, "Gamers don't want it. And if the gamers don't want it, I guess that's it, right? Not much of a conversation to be had."Using AI technologies for game development is "not really for us," Buckley said.<br />
He went on to say he understands some companies are employing AI systems to help save time. Buckley said he wouldn't call th]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/palworld-dev-on-ai-gamers-dont-want-it/</link><pubDate>Thu, 18 Jun 2026 16:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/palworld-dev-on-ai-gamers-dont-want-it/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New GTA 6 Screenshot Shows Off A Beautiful, Bustling Nighttime Scene By The Water]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rockstar Games has finally confirmed that GTA 6 preorders begin June 25, and as part of the announcement, the game's website was updated with a new look at Vice City.<br />
A new image shows a nighttime scene in Vice City, with boats cruising through the water. Based on the ferris wheel in the background, this looks like GTA 6's take on the port of Miami.<br />
That also tracks with the dockyard and shipping containers that can be seen in the image. Multiple planes/helicopters can be seen cruising overhead]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/new-gta-6-screenshot-shows-off-a-beautiful-bustling-nighttime-scene-by-the-water/</link><pubDate>Thu, 18 Jun 2026 16:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/new-gta-6-screenshot-shows-off-a-beautiful-bustling-nighttime-scene-by-the-water/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[GTA 6 Preorders Begin June 25, Cover Art Revealed; Take-Two Stock Jumps On The News]]></title><description><![CDATA[At long last, preorders for GTA 6 will begin on June 25, Rockstar Games has announced. Additionally, the game's official covert art has been revealed.Crucially, Rockstar did not announce any pricing details for GTA 6, nor did the company list off the various editions of the game that will no doubt be available.Behold, the GTA 6 cover art.Rockstar also did not say exactly when preorders will begin on June 25. However, fans can wishlist GTA 6 on PS5 and Xbox Series X|S to receive alerts. Additiona]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/gta-6-preorders-begin-june-25-cover-art-revealed-take-two-stock-jumps-on-the-news/</link><pubDate>Thu, 18 Jun 2026 15:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/gta-6-preorders-begin-june-25-cover-art-revealed-take-two-stock-jumps-on-the-news/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[GTA 6 Preorders Begin June 25, Cover Art Revealed]]></title><description><![CDATA[At long last, preorders for GTA 6 will begin on June 25, Rockstar Games has announced. Additionally, the game's official covert art has been revealed.Crucially, Rockstar did not announce any pricing details for GTA 6, nor did the company list off the various editions of the game that will no doubt be available.Behold, the GTA 6 cover art.Rockstar also did not say exactly when preorders will begin on June 25. However, fans can wishlist GTA 6 on PS5 and Xbox Series X|S to receive alerts. Additiona]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/gta-6-preorders-begin-june-25-cover-art-revealed/</link><pubDate>Thu, 18 Jun 2026 15:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/gta-6-preorders-begin-june-25-cover-art-revealed/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 Pulls In Another Costume From The Movies]]></title><description><![CDATA[In just over a month, Marvel's most iconic superhero will be back in theaters in Spider-Man: Brand New Day. But first, Marvel's Spider-Man 2 will be getting a free update that adds Peter Parker's latest cinematic outfit to the in-game collection of costumes.Marvel's Spider-Man 2 developer Insomniac Games shared the news on social media that the "Fresh Start" suit will be available as a free update on July 28, just a few days before Brand New Day opens in theaters on July 31. The costume was brie]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/marvels-spider-man-2-pulls-in-another-costume-from-the-movies/</link><pubDate>Thu, 18 Jun 2026 01:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/marvels-spider-man-2-pulls-in-another-costume-from-the-movies/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[It Certainly Looks Like Yakuza Successor Gang Of Dragon Is Dead]]></title><description><![CDATA[While some fans are still holding out hope for a financial savior to sweep in and save Nagoshi Studios' debut title, Gang of Dragon, more small details have emerged from print and social media this week that paint a very unpleasant picture of the studio's fate.<br />
Things haven't been looking particularly rosy for the upstart Nagoshi Studios--headed by former Yakuza series creator Toshihiro Nagoshi--for a while now. Following a reveal of their debut title, , at The Game Awards, things soon looked ve]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/it-certainly-looks-like-yakuza-successor-gang-of-dragon-is-dead/</link><pubDate>Thu, 18 Jun 2026 01:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/it-certainly-looks-like-yakuza-successor-gang-of-dragon-is-dead/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Black Ops 1 And 2 Are Coming To PS4 And PS5]]></title><description><![CDATA[While the older Call of Duty games have remained on Xbox through the console generations, PlayStation owners haven't seen the first two Black Ops games available on their hardware since the PlayStation 3 era. That's going to change this summer as Call of Duty: Black Ops and Call of Duty: Black Ops 2 make their modern debut on PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5.The Black Ops ports were rumored earlier this month, but they've now been confirmed by developer Treyarch for a July release via social medi]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/black-ops-1-and-2-are-coming-to-ps4-and-ps5/</link><pubDate>Wed, 17 Jun 2026 23:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/black-ops-1-and-2-are-coming-to-ps4-and-ps5/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pokemon Champions Is Out Now On Mobile With A Very Powerful Freebie]]></title><description><![CDATA[After launching on Switch and Switch 2 earlier this year, Pokemon Champions has gone mobile this week with its official release on iOS and Android devices. It's a free-to-play title on mobile, and there's a valuable in-game freebie available for players on all platforms who join in now.Starting from today, June 17, until Wednesday, September 2, Pokemon Champions players on both mobile and consoles will get Raichu and the Raichunite X and Raichunite Y stones by checking their in-game mailbox. Wit]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/pokemon-champions-is-out-now-on-mobile-with-a-very-powerful-freebie/</link><pubDate>Wed, 17 Jun 2026 20:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/pokemon-champions-is-out-now-on-mobile-with-a-very-powerful-freebie/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dispatch Has Found The Funniest Possible Way To Fix Its Switch Censorship]]></title><description><![CDATA[Dispatch players on Switch consoles can grab a new "HR Violations Pack" patch for the game--one that spices things up by removing&nbsp;some of the game's censorship. Available for US, Europe, Australia, and New Zealand players, the patch enables an option to see "breasts, butts, and birds (AKA, obscene gestures)."Developer AdHoc has also provided alternative options for censoring content in the game, as the Switch version originally used intrusive black bars. Players can now apply a mosaic filte]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/dispatch-has-found-the-funniest-possible-way-to-fix-its-switch-censorship/</link><pubDate>Wed, 17 Jun 2026 19:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/dispatch-has-found-the-funniest-possible-way-to-fix-its-switch-censorship/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fortnite Will Let You Make The Simpsons Games, And You Can Bet Someone Will Make Hit &amp; Run]]></title><description><![CDATA[Epic Games and Disney have announced that The Simpsons is being added to the Fortnite UEFN program, which means players will be able to make "fully authentic" games based on the iconic animated show.<br />
This will include officially licensed characters and settings. Epic and Disney previously partnered to bring Star Wars assets to UEFN, and the things people have made have been astounding.<br />
Fortnite x The Simpsons is continuing.The tools go live later this year, so there is no word yet on any limitat]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/fortnite-will-let-you-make-the-simpsons-games-and-you-can-bet-someone-will-make-hit-amp-run/</link><pubDate>Wed, 17 Jun 2026 19:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/fortnite-will-let-you-make-the-simpsons-games-and-you-can-bet-someone-will-make-hit-amp-run/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Canceled Project Blackbird May Have Been Perfect Replacement For Destiny, Insider Says]]></title><description><![CDATA[One of the big casualties of Microsoft's layoffs in 2025 was Project Blackbird, an action-RPG MMO from The Elder Scrolls Online team at ZeniMax. Described as Destiny 2 meets Cyberpunk 2077, the game was reportedly canceled in mid-2025.&nbsp;According to Bloomberg reporter Jason Schreier, it could have been the game to succeed Destiny 2--now that Bungie has wound down development on it--as he believes it could have been a huge hit if it had been released.In a new video on his YouTube channel, Sch]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/canceled-project-blackbird-may-have-been-perfect-replacement-for-destiny-insider-says/</link><pubDate>Wed, 17 Jun 2026 19:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/canceled-project-blackbird-may-have-been-perfect-replacement-for-destiny-insider-says/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[GTA 5 For PS5 And Xbox Series X|S Will Be Free For Last-Gen Owners This Week]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ahead of GTA 6's release in November, Rockstar Games has announced that anyone who owns a digital copy of GTA 5 for PS4 or Xbox One will get a free upgrade to the PS5 or Xbox Series X|S version.<br />
The native versions for PS5 and Xbox Series X|S normally cost $40. They include better graphics and faster loading times, among other things.<br />
This starts on June 18, Rockstar said. The free upgrade offer is coming ahead of the release of GTA Online's next big update, The Kortz Center Heist, which release]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/gta-5-for-ps5-and-xbox-series-xs-will-be-free-for-last-gen-owners-this-week/</link><pubDate>Wed, 17 Jun 2026 17:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/gta-5-for-ps5-and-xbox-series-xs-will-be-free-for-last-gen-owners-this-week/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sony Didn’t Do It, So Someone Else Made An App To Unlock DualSense On PC]]></title><description><![CDATA[Almost six years after it was first released for the PS5 console, the DualSense controller is still one of the best peripherals for gaming thanks to its haptic feedback features. But on PC? Those features do work, but with a USB-C string attached, technically. Hope might finally be on the horizon, as one app is promising to make the full DualSense package work wirelessly on PC--for a price.A new update to the third-party app DSX has unlocked wireless haptics and Bluetooth audio on PC--alongside]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/sony-didnt-do-it-so-someone-else-made-an-app-to-unlock-dualsense-on-pc/</link><pubDate>Wed, 17 Jun 2026 16:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/sony-didnt-do-it-so-someone-else-made-an-app-to-unlock-dualsense-on-pc/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sharknado, Meth Gator Studio Made A Live-Action Dave The Diver DLC Short Film, And It’s Incredible]]></title><description><![CDATA[Developer Mintrocket and movie production studio The Asylum have teamed up to create a live-action short film for Dave the Diver's soon-to-launch In the Jungle DLC. The Asylum is known for its work on the Sharknado series, as well as Meth Gator more recently, and the Dave the Diver short film is keeping with the over-the-top tone you'd expect.The short film was written and directed by Anthony C. Ferrante. Steven Tulumello plays Dave the Diver, with Steve Falcone as Cobra, Kofi Baffour as Bancho,]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/sharknado-meth-gator-studio-made-a-live-action-dave-the-diver-dlc-short-film-and-its-incredible/</link><pubDate>Wed, 17 Jun 2026 16:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/sharknado-meth-gator-studio-made-a-live-action-dave-the-diver-dlc-short-film-and-its-incredible/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sharkando, Meth Gator Studio Made A Live-Action Dave The Diver DLC Short Film, And It’s Incredible]]></title><description><![CDATA[Developer Mintrocket and movie production studio The Asylum have teamed up to create a live-action short film for Dave the Diver's soon-to-launch In the Jungle DLC. The Asylum is known for its work on the Sharknado series, as well as Meth Gator more recently, and the Dave the Diver short film is keeping with the over-the-top tone you'd expect.The short film was written and directed by Anthony C. Ferrante. Steven Tulumello plays Dave the Diver, with Steve Falcone as Cobra, Kofi Baffour as Bancho,]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/sharkando-meth-gator-studio-made-a-live-action-dave-the-diver-dlc-short-film-and-its-incredible/</link><pubDate>Wed, 17 Jun 2026 16:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/sharkando-meth-gator-studio-made-a-live-action-dave-the-diver-dlc-short-film-and-its-incredible/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Xbox Hypes Up Gamescom Return Amid Questions About Its Future]]></title><description><![CDATA[The summer of gaming is far from over, as following a week of showcases, the next big event is Gamescom in August. With the show drawing closer, more gaming companies are confirming that they'll be headed to Germany soon, including Xbox. Microsoft's gaming division will once again have a presence at the Koelnmesse, but it's pushing ahead with these plans while its future looks increasingly uncertain.For now, Xbox says that its Gamescom presence will be headlined by Gears of War: E-Day, which wil]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/xbox-hypes-up-gamescom-return-amid-questions-about-its-future/</link><pubDate>Wed, 17 Jun 2026 16:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/xbox-hypes-up-gamescom-return-amid-questions-about-its-future/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Billionaire Gabe Newell Buys $70 Million Mansion With Its Own Tunnel To The Beach]]></title><description><![CDATA[Gabe Newell, the billionaire founder of Valve, has paid $70.8 million to buy a 20,000 square-foot seaside mega-mansion in Florida featuring seven bedrooms, 13 bathrooms, and an underground tunnel to the beach.The home was listed for sale in 2025 with an asking price of $85 million. It officially sold for $70,851,054 on June 15, or about 16% under the asking price. You can see many photos of the humble abode on Zillow. A video you can see below (from five years ago) takes you through the home.The]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/billionaire-gabe-newell-buys-70-million-mansion-with-its-own-tunnel-to-the-beach/</link><pubDate>Wed, 17 Jun 2026 14:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/billionaire-gabe-newell-buys-70-million-mansion-with-its-own-tunnel-to-the-beach/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Microsoft Apparently Already Knew It Would Be Closing Ninja Theory When It Announced Senua]]></title><description><![CDATA[Earlier this week, it was reported that Microsoft was planning to close, or spin out, Compulsion Games, Double Fine, Ninja Theory, and potential other studios as part of a round of layoffs and studio closures. Now, a report suggests that Microsoft knew it planned to close Ninja Theory before the studio announced its new Hellblade game, Senua, during the Xbox Games Showcase just ten days ago.According to Stephen Totilo's Game File, Microsoft "had already planned to sunset or split" with Ninja The]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/microsoft-apparently-already-knew-it-would-be-closing-ninja-theory-when-it-announced-senua/</link><pubDate>Wed, 17 Jun 2026 14:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/microsoft-apparently-already-knew-it-would-be-closing-ninja-theory-when-it-announced-senua/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Weeks After Launching A Great Game On Game Pass, Dev Lays Off Its Staff]]></title><description><![CDATA[Late last month, Kwalee Labs launched its first-person horror shooter Luna Abyss on Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5, and PC. But not even a day-one Game Pass release was apparently enough to save the jobs of the team that made Luna Abyss.Kwalee Labs CEO and production director Hollie Emery announced on her LinkedIn page that she and the other eight members of Luna Abyss's development team were laid off earlier this week for undisclosed reasons.<br />
"Unfortunately as of yesterday, the entire team has]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/weeks-after-launching-a-great-game-on-game-pass-dev-lays-off-its-staff/</link><pubDate>Tue, 16 Jun 2026 22:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/weeks-after-launching-a-great-game-on-game-pass-dev-lays-off-its-staff/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Luna Abyss Developers Laid Off Just Weeks After Launch]]></title><description><![CDATA[Late last month, Kwalee Labs launched its first-person horror shooter Luna Abyss on Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5, and PC. But not even a day-one Game Pass release was apparently enough to save the jobs of the team that made Luna Abyss.Kwalee Labs CEO and production director Hollie Emery announced on her LinkedIn page that she and the other eight members of Luna Abyss's development team were laid off earlier this week for undisclosed reasons.<br />
"Unfortunately as of yesterday, the entire team has]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/luna-abyss-developers-laid-off-just-weeks-after-launch/</link><pubDate>Tue, 16 Jun 2026 22:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/luna-abyss-developers-laid-off-just-weeks-after-launch/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Baldur’s Gate TV Show Gets A Positive-Sounding Update About The Cast]]></title><description><![CDATA[When the Baldur's Gate TV show was announced in 2025, people quickly became suspicious when it was confirmed that developer Larian has no involvement in it. Now, actor Samantha B&eacute;art--who plays Karlach in Baldur's Gate 3--has shared a positive-sounding update about the live-action series.<br />
B&eacute;art told GamesRadar that Craig Mazin, who is heading up the Baldur's Gate TV series, reached out to personally express that he believes the "key cast of Baldur's Gate 3 should be meaningfully on]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/baldurs-gate-tv-show-gets-a-positive-sounding-update-about-the-cast/</link><pubDate>Tue, 16 Jun 2026 22:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/baldurs-gate-tv-show-gets-a-positive-sounding-update-about-the-cast/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Guild Wars 3 Won’t Have “Hidden” Subscriptions Like Battle Passes]]></title><description><![CDATA[Guild Wars 3, the next MMORPG from developer ArenaNet, won't have a paid subscription, and it won't include battle passes or other paid seasonal systems, either.In a blog post, studio head Colin Johanson outlined the core pillars ArenaNet is focused on when it comes to creating the third entry in the Guild Wars franchise, freshly announced as part of Summer Games Fest 2026. One of those key pillars is something that has been a main focus of every Guild Wars title--no subscription fee, one of the]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/guild-wars-3-wont-have-hidden-subscriptions-like-battle-passes/</link><pubDate>Tue, 16 Jun 2026 21:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/guild-wars-3-wont-have-hidden-subscriptions-like-battle-passes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ori Dev CEO Says Xbox Was Too Focused On Protecting Its Legacy To Build Its Future]]></title><description><![CDATA[Moon Studios CEO&nbsp;Thomas Mahler (Ori and the Blind Forest,&nbsp;Ori and the Will of the Wisps, and No Rest for the Wicked)&nbsp;has commented on the recent turbulence at Xbox. The Ori games were previously published by Xbox Game Studios, but Moon Studios remained independent and started work on No Rest for the Wicked shortly after the second Ori game was released.In his informed opinion, Mahler has claimed that Xbox&rsquo;s troubles began years ago when it decided to focus on legacy IP inste]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/ori-dev-ceo-says-xbox-was-too-focused-on-protecting-its-legacy-to-build-its-future/</link><pubDate>Tue, 16 Jun 2026 20:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/ori-dev-ceo-says-xbox-was-too-focused-on-protecting-its-legacy-to-build-its-future/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Helldivers 2 Gets A Much-Welcome Update To Reloading, Vehicles, And Campaign Progression]]></title><description><![CDATA[Helldivers 2 should feel more responsive to play than ever before, as the game's latest update brings major improvements to reloading.&nbsp;Patch 6.3.0, which is live now, brought a smorgasbord of balance changes, features, and bug fixes. Among them are some major tweaks to how reloading works. At long last, players can reload while diving, and starting a reload animation, only to be ragdolled or staggered, will now continue the animation once you regain control. It also adds "delayed reloads,"]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/helldivers-2-gets-a-much-welcome-update-to-reloading-vehicles-and-campaign-progression/</link><pubDate>Tue, 16 Jun 2026 20:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/helldivers-2-gets-a-much-welcome-update-to-reloading-vehicles-and-campaign-progression/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[You Are Everyone’s Intrusive Thoughts In Citizen Sleeper Dev’s Upcoming Fungal RPG]]></title><description><![CDATA[The next game from Gareth Damian Martin, the lead developer for Citizen Sleeper and its sequel, is a drastic shift away from playing as a sentient android desperately trying to survive while managing resources and relationships. Called Signet City, the first-person fungalpunk RPG sees you play as a sentient spore who must spread itself through a city by secretly infecting new individuals. As a spore, you become the new guiding psyche of those you infect, acting as a voice that influences how the]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/you-are-everyones-intrusive-thoughts-in-citizen-sleeper-devs-upcoming-fungal-rpg/</link><pubDate>Tue, 16 Jun 2026 19:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/you-are-everyones-intrusive-thoughts-in-citizen-sleeper-devs-upcoming-fungal-rpg/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sony Files Patent Application For Controller With Buttons That Harden Around Your Finger]]></title><description><![CDATA[As we creep closer to another generation of PlayStation consoles, Sony is exploring potential additions to its controllers that could set it apart in a similar way to the DualSense with the PlayStation 5. According to a new patent, that could include buttons that harden, or soften, according to what is happening on screen.The patent application, which was filed in November 2024 with the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) and published in May earlier this year (and found by Cheat Hap]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/sony-files-patent-application-for-controller-with-buttons-that-harden-around-your-finger/</link><pubDate>Tue, 16 Jun 2026 18:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/sony-files-patent-application-for-controller-with-buttons-that-harden-around-your-finger/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Upcoming Xbox Exclusives Are Being Sent Out To Die, Analyst Says; Xbox Pushes Back]]></title><description><![CDATA[Xbox's chief strategy officer has pushed back against claims that Microsoft could "reverse course" and alter its stance on exclusive games. At the same time, analyst Rhys Elliott of Anlinea Analytics tells GameSpot that Gears of War: E-Day and Clockwork Revolution are being sent out to die on purpose.Matthew Ball, who joined Xbox earlier this year, said the rumors saying Microsoft might "reverse course" are false. Gears of War: E-Day and Clockwork Revolution "will stay exclusive," he said, addin]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/upcoming-xbox-exclusives-are-being-sent-out-to-die-analyst-says-xbox-pushes-back/</link><pubDate>Tue, 16 Jun 2026 17:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/upcoming-xbox-exclusives-are-being-sent-out-to-die-analyst-says-xbox-pushes-back/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Star Wars Legend Mark Hamill Joins The Twisted Metal TV Show In A Key Role]]></title><description><![CDATA[Legendary Star Wars actor Mark Hamill--Luke Skywalker himself--is joining Peacock's Twisted Metal TV show for its upcoming third season.<br />
The InSneider was first to confirm Hamill's involvement, with Deadline subsequently backing up the report. Details about the character that Hamill plays follow the spoiler warning further below.Hamill is just the latest big name to join Twisted Metal, as Anthony Carrigan came aboard for Season 2 as Calypso. Tiana Okoye, meanwhile, joined the show for its second]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/star-wars-legend-mark-hamill-joins-the-twisted-metal-tv-show-in-a-key-role/</link><pubDate>Tue, 16 Jun 2026 16:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/star-wars-legend-mark-hamill-joins-the-twisted-metal-tv-show-in-a-key-role/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Xbox Game Pass Loses 8 More Games Very Soon]]></title><description><![CDATA[After dumping five games from Xbox Game Pass on June 15, Microsoft has announced the next slate of eight removals for June, bringing the total number of games removed from Game Pass in June to 13.Games leaving Xbox Game Pass on June 30 include Payday 2, Tomb Raider, and Rise of the Tomb Raider. Slay the Spire, Ultimate Chicken Horse, Mecha Break, Volcano Princess, and Unpacking are also being sent packing.As a reminder, if you&rsquo;d like to keep any of these games, you can buy them at a discou]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/xbox-game-pass-loses-8-more-games-very-soon/</link><pubDate>Tue, 16 Jun 2026 15:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/xbox-game-pass-loses-8-more-games-very-soon/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Switch 1 Update Finally, At Long Last, Resolves One Of Its Most-Annoying Issues]]></title><description><![CDATA[Among the flaws of the original Nintendo Switch, one long-standing issue has been the performance of the eShop. And no, I'm not talking about the lack of music in the vein of the Wii; browsing the store itself was always an exercise in frustration due to awful performance. And now, with the release of a new system update more than nine years after launch, that issue has suddenly been resolved.The Switch 22.5.0 update patch notes don't lay out that specific change, instead just vaguely saying it]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/new-switch-1-update-finally-at-long-last-resolves-one-of-its-most-annoying-issues/</link><pubDate>Tue, 16 Jun 2026 15:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/new-switch-1-update-finally-at-long-last-resolves-one-of-its-most-annoying-issues/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[GTA 6 Release Date Confirmed Again By CEO Who Also Explains Why It’s Taking So Long]]></title><description><![CDATA[The hugely popular TikTok account The School of Hard Knocks caught up with Take-Two CEO Strauss Zelnick recently, and you better believe they asked about GTA 6's release date. In the on-the-street interview, Zelnick confirmed, once again, that GTA 6 remains on track for release on November 19.Why is it taking so long, though?"The team at Rockstar really does seek to do something that's never been done before. That's really hard and it takes a long time," he said.<br />
https://www.tiktok.com/@theschoo]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/gta-6-release-date-confirmed-again-by-ceo-who-also-explains-why-its-taking-so-long/</link><pubDate>Tue, 16 Jun 2026 15:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/gta-6-release-date-confirmed-again-by-ceo-who-also-explains-why-its-taking-so-long/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Xbox Game Pass Gets Another Round Of New Games In June]]></title><description><![CDATA[It's that time of the month once again, as Xbox has announced the second wave of games being added to Game Pass in June. While&nbsp;the first half of the month&nbsp;was pretty stacked in terms of new releases, the latter half of June is taking it easy with four more games arriving and the first two games of July have also been confirmed. Here's a closer look at what's on the horizon:Xbox Game Pass June Wave&nbsp;2 AdditionsJune 16<br />
Junkster (Xbox Series X|S, PC, cloud) &ndash; Game Pass Ultimate,]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/xbox-game-pass-gets-another-round-of-new-games-in-june/</link><pubDate>Tue, 16 Jun 2026 15:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/xbox-game-pass-gets-another-round-of-new-games-in-june/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hundreds Of Books Are On Sale In Amazon’s Buy 2 Get 1 Free Sale]]></title><description><![CDATA[Amazon's massive Buy Two, Get One Free sale is back as an early Prime Day deal just in time to stock up your summer reading list. To take advantage of this deal, add three eligible books to your cart; you'll then receive a discount on the lowest-priced item at checkout. Most eligible books are also seeing big price cuts in addition to the B2G1 promotion, meaning you can save quite a bit while the deal is available. Dozens of novels, comics, art books, and other reading material are eligible for]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/hundreds-of-books-are-on-sale-in-amazons-buy-2-get-1-free-sale/</link><pubDate>Mon, 15 Jun 2026 23:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/hundreds-of-books-are-on-sale-in-amazons-buy-2-get-1-free-sale/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Double Fine, Ninja Theory, And More Reportedly Trying To Spin Off From Xbox Game Studios]]></title><description><![CDATA[Earlier today, word broke that Microsoft is reportedly planning to close Compulsion Games--the studio behind South of Midnight, We Happy Few, and Contrast--as part of a larger round of layoffs and studio closures. Now, there's word that a handful of Xbox Studios' smaller developers are taking some steps to avoid that fate.Bloomberg is reporting that Compulsion, Double Fine, Ninja Theory, and "several other studios" have started negotiations with Microsoft to spin off their companies from Xbox St]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/double-fine-ninja-theory-and-more-reportedly-trying-to-spin-off-from-xbox-game-studios/</link><pubDate>Mon, 15 Jun 2026 23:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/double-fine-ninja-theory-and-more-reportedly-trying-to-spin-off-from-xbox-game-studios/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Obsession Director Would Be Up For A Video Game Movie]]></title><description><![CDATA[Filmmaker Curry Barker is on top of the world right now thanks to the success of his horror movie Obsession. It's made more than $220 million against a reported $750,000 budget, and everyone wants to know what he's going to do next.<br />
He is making a new Texas Chainsaw Massacre movie, and plans to expand Obsession into possible sequels and a TV show, but what else?<br />
A video game movie, perhaps.He told Josh Horowitz on the Happy Sad Confused podcast that while he is not a big gamer himself, he would]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/obsession-director-would-be-up-for-a-video-game-movie/</link><pubDate>Mon, 15 Jun 2026 23:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/obsession-director-would-be-up-for-a-video-game-movie/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Blizzard Sues WoW Private Server It Alleges Raked In Millions]]></title><description><![CDATA[World of Warcraft developer Blizzard is seeking legal action against yet another WoW private server, accusing the creators of Ascension WoW of copyright infringement, racketeering, and having earned millions of dollars illegally.&nbsp;In a court document submitted on June 12 in California, Blizzard cited many of the same offenses it used against the creators of Turtle WoW in a lawsuit last year. Blizzard alleges the makers of Project Ascension have infringed on its WoW copyright on a "massive sc]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/blizzard-sues-wow-private-server-it-alleges-raked-in-millions/</link><pubDate>Mon, 15 Jun 2026 21:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/blizzard-sues-wow-private-server-it-alleges-raked-in-millions/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Xbox Closing We Happy Few, South Of Midnight Developer Compulsion Games – Report]]></title><description><![CDATA[Microsoft is reportedly going to close the Canadian developer Compulsion Games, which is known for Contrast, We Happy Few, and South of Midnight.<br />
According to Kotaku, the cuts could affect more than 90 people.Another report, from Mike Straw of Insider Gaming, said Arkane is also set to be closed as part of Microsoft's "reset" of the Xbox business.GameSpot has contacted Microsoft seeking comment on the reports.Microsoft acquired Compulsion in 2018 and took ownership of Arkane following its buyout]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/xbox-closing-we-happy-few-south-of-midnight-developer-compulsion-games-report/</link><pubDate>Mon, 15 Jun 2026 19:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/xbox-closing-we-happy-few-south-of-midnight-developer-compulsion-games-report/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Amazon’s 3 4K Blu-Rays For $33 Deal Returns This Month]]></title><description><![CDATA[Streaming might be the new standard for watching movies at home, but nothing beats a physical film collection. If you're looking to stock up your Blu-ray library, Amazon is running a limited-time promotion ahead of Prime Day that lets you bundle three 4K Blu-rays for just $11 each, which adds up to $33 total. That's a pretty good deal considering most Blu-rays normally cost around $20. To get the deal, add three (or more) eligible 4K Blu-rays to your cart, and the discount will automatically kic]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/amazons-3-4k-blu-rays-for-33-deal-returns-this-month/</link><pubDate>Mon, 15 Jun 2026 18:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/amazons-3-4k-blu-rays-for-33-deal-returns-this-month/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Halo: Campaign Evolved Release Date And Global Launch Times Revealed]]></title><description><![CDATA[Microsoft's next big game is Halo: Campaign Evolved, which launches at the end of July for Xbox, PlayStation, and PC. Ahead of that, Microsoft has published the official release times for the game, which begins with early access on July 23.Read on to find out exactly when Halo: Campaign Evolved release where you live. The game is having a global launch, Microsoft said, which suggests the game will arrive in all regions at the same time.<br />
Halo: Campaign Evolved early access release timesJuly 23<br />
8]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/halo-campaign-evolved-release-date-and-global-launch-times-revealed/</link><pubDate>Mon, 15 Jun 2026 18:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/halo-campaign-evolved-release-date-and-global-launch-times-revealed/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Xbox Game Studios Boss Is Out Ahead Of Reported Layoffs And Other Major Changes To “Reset” Xbox]]></title><description><![CDATA[Craig Duncan, the head of Xbox Game Studios, is leaving the company after 15 years at Microsoft, and so is his chief of staff. The changes come ahead of reported layoffs and possible studio closures at Xbox under the leadership of Xbox CEO Asha Sharma, who has vowed to "reset" the Xbox business.Duncan was the longtime studio head at Sea of Thieves developer Rare before he got promoted to overall Head of Xbox Game Studios in November 2024. He took over that position from Matt Booty, who was himse]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/xbox-game-studios-boss-is-out-ahead-of-reported-layoffs-and-other-major-changes-to-reset-xbox/</link><pubDate>Mon, 15 Jun 2026 18:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/xbox-game-studios-boss-is-out-ahead-of-reported-layoffs-and-other-major-changes-to-reset-xbox/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Capcom Says Betting On Teams Instead Of Visionaries Changed The Company]]></title><description><![CDATA[We're halfway through 2026, and so far, Capcom is on a roll. Resident Evil: Requiem, Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection, and&nbsp;Pragmata have all been hit games, while other titles like Street Fighter 6 continue to do well with post-launch content. So what's Capcom's secret? According to the company itself, having a team-first mentality instead of auteur-driven games&nbsp;is one of its keys to success."In the game industry, when a title becomes a series, it often ends up depending he]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/capcom-says-betting-on-teams-instead-of-visionaries-changed-the-company/</link><pubDate>Mon, 15 Jun 2026 18:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/capcom-says-betting-on-teams-instead-of-visionaries-changed-the-company/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Microsoft Boss Wants Xbox to Start Pulling Its Weight Financially]]></title><description><![CDATA[While the new Xbox leadership team under CEO Asha Sharma has been on a charm offensive lately--while also promising a "reset" for the division that suggests layoffs are on the way--Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella got down to brass tacks recently. During a panel at&nbsp;the New York Times&nbsp;Hard Fork event, Nadella spoke about how Xbox will have to find a way to become more profitable as it enters a new era."No one can accuse Microsoft of not having invested for the last 25 years," Nadella&nbsp;sa]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/microsoft-boss-wants-xbox-to-start-pulling-its-weight-financially/</link><pubDate>Mon, 15 Jun 2026 17:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/microsoft-boss-wants-xbox-to-start-pulling-its-weight-financially/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[EA Announces New Plan To Launch Ads “Directly Into Gameplay” After Working On In-Game Ads For Decades Already]]></title><description><![CDATA[In an announcement that is sure to unsettle players but please investors, Electronic Arts has announced a new program to bring in-game ads to its games in ways that EA claims won't "disrupt" the player experience.EA Advertising, as it's called, is a new platform that EA says advertisers can use to reach EA's network of 120 million monthly players. That's indeed a massive scale, and some people in the video game industry have been surprised that this kind of program hasn't happened sooner given h]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/ea-announces-new-plan-to-launch-ads-directly-into-gameplay-after-working-on-in-game-ads-for-decades-already/</link><pubDate>Mon, 15 Jun 2026 15:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/ea-announces-new-plan-to-launch-ads-directly-into-gameplay-after-working-on-in-game-ads-for-decades-already/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Get 10 Million Free Bloodpoints For Dead By Daylight’s 10th Anniversary]]></title><description><![CDATA[Dead by Daylight is officially 10 years old, and as well as announcing a ton of upcoming content, Behaviour Interactive is offering a massive 10 million free Bloodpoints for every player to redeem.The huge giveaway was announced just before the developer's 10-year anniversary stream, surprising players who had predicted that the studio would not be overly generous with anniversary freebies.<br />
https://twitter.com/DeadbyDaylight/status/2066174177900462318<br />
Bloodpoints are one of DBD's various in-game]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/get-10-million-free-bloodpoints-for-dead-by-daylights-10th-anniversary/</link><pubDate>Mon, 15 Jun 2026 15:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/get-10-million-free-bloodpoints-for-dead-by-daylights-10th-anniversary/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Don’t Hold Your Breath For A Dead By Daylight Sequel]]></title><description><![CDATA[Dead by Daylight turns 10 years old today, June 14. The asymmetrical horror multiplayer game has been leading the pack since its debut, helping popularize the genre that has grown into a (haunted) cottage industry over the course of that decade. What began as a 4v1 game of horror-movie homages has grown into a horror museum of sorts, playing host to dozens of licensed collaborations with iconic horror staples like A Nightmare on Elm Street, Ringu, and The Walking Dead, as well as many striking o]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/dont-hold-your-breath-for-a-dead-by-daylight-sequel/</link><pubDate>Mon, 15 Jun 2026 03:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/dont-hold-your-breath-for-a-dead-by-daylight-sequel/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Everything Announced For Dead by Daylight During Its 10th Anniversary Stream]]></title><description><![CDATA[Dead by Daylight turns 10 years old today, and for its anniversary, the team at Behaviour Interactive has announced a ton of things coming to the game, both in the short and long term. We've rounded up all of those announcements in one place in case you missed the stream, and you can find that stream below, too. Combined with those announcements are additional insights from my recent interview with the team ahead of the anniversary showcase. Here's everything DBD fans need to know about what's c]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/everything-announced-for-dead-by-daylight-during-its-10th-anniversary-stream/</link><pubDate>Mon, 15 Jun 2026 03:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/everything-announced-for-dead-by-daylight-during-its-10th-anniversary-stream/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dead By Daylight Is More Violent Than Ever, And The Devs Told Me Why]]></title><description><![CDATA[Dead by Daylight is now 10 years old and has been played by 70 million players worldwide, making it one of the older and most successful live-service games--and horror games--ever made. It's changed a lot over those years, but one change you may have noticed is in its depictions of violence.&nbsp;The game has gotten more graphic over time, the game's creative director Dave Richard explained to me. It's been a conscious decision by the team, and he explained how pop culture's increased interest i]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/dead-by-daylight-is-more-violent-than-ever-and-the-devs-told-me-why/</link><pubDate>Mon, 15 Jun 2026 03:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/dead-by-daylight-is-more-violent-than-ever-and-the-devs-told-me-why/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[GameStop’s Rewards Program May Be Losing Its Best Feature – Report]]></title><description><![CDATA[Earlier this month, GameStop disclosed that it achieved the highest profit in the company's history during the first quarter of its latest fiscal year. Now, GameStop appears to be taking further steps to cut costs by reportedly making significant changes to its Pro Membership rewards program.According to Kotaku, new GameStop Pro members will no longer be able to earn Pro Points starting on July 15. Current Pro members are only getting a temporary reprieve until August 15. On that date, members w]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/gamestops-rewards-program-may-be-losing-its-best-feature-report/</link><pubDate>Fri, 12 Jun 2026 23:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/gamestops-rewards-program-may-be-losing-its-best-feature-report/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Microsoft Considering Spinning Off Xbox, Speeding Up Elder Scrolls And Fallout Game Releases – Report]]></title><description><![CDATA[Microsoft's potential options for the future of the Xbox brand reportedly include spinning it off into a separate company or operating as a "wholly owned subsidiary" rather than a division within Microsoft.<br />
According to The Information (via Reuters), these are just a few of the options Microsoft is considering. Xbox has struggled mightily in recent years, most recently losing millions of subscribers to its Game Pass subscription service after a major price hike. Game Pass has, at least partially]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/microsoft-considering-spinning-off-xbox-speeding-up-elder-scrolls-and-fallout-game-releases-report/</link><pubDate>Fri, 12 Jun 2026 21:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/microsoft-considering-spinning-off-xbox-speeding-up-elder-scrolls-and-fallout-game-releases-report/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ubisoft’s Next Ghost Recon Game Reportedly Running Into Big Problems]]></title><description><![CDATA[Last year, Ubisoft confirmed that it is developing a new Ghost Recon game, but a new report suggests that the project has been troubled and may face a "complete reboot or outright cancellation" if its problems can't be fixed.Insider Gaming is reporting that the next Ghost Recon, which is internally known as Project OVR, failed to meet Ubisoft's objectives during a recent review. Unnamed sources blamed the failure on "unrealistic deadlines and poor planning and management." According to the repor]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/ubisofts-next-ghost-recon-game-reportedly-running-into-big-problems/</link><pubDate>Fri, 12 Jun 2026 20:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/ubisofts-next-ghost-recon-game-reportedly-running-into-big-problems/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Call Of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 Brings Back Campaign Early Access, Here’s How To Get It]]></title><description><![CDATA[Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 will feature "campaign early access," allowing people who preorder or pre-buy the game to start playing the story mode early.<br />
This applies to preorders and pre-purchases for the MW4 standard digital edition or the Vault edition, across Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5, Switch 2, and Steam. The campaign early access begins on October 16, which is a full week before the game releases for everyone on October 23. During that week, only the game's campaign will be availab]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/call-of-duty-modern-warfare-4-brings-back-campaign-early-access-heres-how-to-get-it/</link><pubDate>Fri, 12 Jun 2026 19:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/call-of-duty-modern-warfare-4-brings-back-campaign-early-access-heres-how-to-get-it/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Two More Games Are Losing Online Services Soon]]></title><description><![CDATA[Two more games are losing their online services, but the good news is that the server shutdowns aren't happening all that soon.Delisted Games spotted notices from EA and 2K informing fans about forthcoming server closures. Grid Legends will lose its online service on PlayStation and Xbox consoles on September 11 this year, but servers will stay up for the game's Steam and Switch 2 editions.Grid Legends is riding ... off into the sunset.2K, meanwhile, announced that TopSpin 2K25's online support]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/two-more-games-are-losing-online-services-soon/</link><pubDate>Fri, 12 Jun 2026 18:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/two-more-games-are-losing-online-services-soon/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ben Starr Auditioned For James Bond In First Light, But He’s “So F**king Happy” He Didn’t Get it]]></title><description><![CDATA[Actor Ben Starr, known for his roles in Final Fantasy XVI, Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, and Hades 2, has revealed that he auditioned for the role of James Bond in 007: First Light. He didn't get the part, which ultimately went to Patrick Gibson, and Starr said he was "so f**king happy" to have not gotten the role."I never would have gotten it. I was terrible,&rdquo; Starr told VGC. &ldquo;I remember doing a self-tape for it. I did the GoldenEye scene, and I got recalled to meet the team.&ldquo;I]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/ben-starr-auditioned-for-james-bond-in-first-light-but-hes-so-fking-happy-he-didnt-get-it/</link><pubDate>Fri, 12 Jun 2026 17:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/ben-starr-auditioned-for-james-bond-in-first-light-but-hes-so-fking-happy-he-didnt-get-it/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Titanfall Fans Are In For A Treat With Empulse]]></title><description><![CDATA[Splitgate developer 1047 Games is back with Empulse, a new competitive shooter that, as GameSpot discovered, is to Titanfall 2 what Splitgate was to Halo. Jean-Luc got to go hands-on with the new shooter, which enters early access later this month.<br />
Though it's heavily inspired by the Titanfall games, which should be pretty clear from the gameplay footage, it wasn't the sole source of inspiration for Empulse. Jean-Luc found the gunplay to feel closer to the Halo-y style of Splitgate than the ADS-]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/titanfall-fans-are-in-for-a-treat-with-empulse/</link><pubDate>Fri, 12 Jun 2026 17:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/titanfall-fans-are-in-for-a-treat-with-empulse/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nintendo Loves Remaking 3D Zelda Games, But For Some Reason, Not The 2D Classics]]></title><description><![CDATA[After months of speculation, The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time was unveiled for Switch 2 during this week's Nintendo Direct. It's the latest in a long line of remakes and remasters for Zelda 3D titles, but also raises the question: Why aren't there new versions of the franchise's first three mainline entries?Nintendo has never remade The Legend of Zelda, Zelda II: The Adventure of Link, or The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past. These 2D classics for NES and SNES are what made people fall in]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/nintendo-loves-remaking-3d-zelda-games-but-for-some-reason-not-the-2d-classics/</link><pubDate>Fri, 12 Jun 2026 16:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/nintendo-loves-remaking-3d-zelda-games-but-for-some-reason-not-the-2d-classics/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Last Of Us Season 3 Adds Big-Name Actor, But You Won’t Recognize Who He’s Playing]]></title><description><![CDATA[The latest developments for HBO's The Last of Us are coming into focus, including production shutting down due to the World Cup and a big name joining the cast.Deadline reports that production on Season 3 is undergoing a "mid-shoot hiatus" for about a month. This is because the show films in Vancouver, and that's also a World Cup regional site. This is causing headaches and disruptions locally, so HBO has opted to shut down production temporarily.The World Cup final takes place on July 19. It's]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/the-last-of-us-season-3-adds-big-name-actor-but-you-wont-recognize-who-hes-playing/</link><pubDate>Fri, 12 Jun 2026 15:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/the-last-of-us-season-3-adds-big-name-actor-but-you-wont-recognize-who-hes-playing/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[GTA 5 Joins A Subscription Ahead Of GTA 6 Launch]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ahead of GTA 6's release this November, GTA 5 is now available on a subscription service, and it's Rockstar's own GTA+.The game's single-player campaign is now included with the GTA+ games library, while GTA+ members on PC can now get GTA Online through the games library.Available on PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC, GTA+ costs $8/month and includes access to a library of games, as well as a variety of perks. Some of the other games included in the library are Bully, L.A. Noire, and Red Dead Redempt]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/gta-5-joins-a-subscription-ahead-of-gta-6-launch/</link><pubDate>Thu, 11 Jun 2026 21:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/gta-5-joins-a-subscription-ahead-of-gta-6-launch/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Xbox Exec Clarifies Recent Comments About In-Game Ads]]></title><description><![CDATA[Xbox chief strategy officer Matthew Ball has clarified comments he made about in-game ads. He set the record straight, saying he was responding to comments he made prior to joining Xbox and that his comments do not necessarily reflect Microsoft's "plans or beliefs.""What I do say is that ads should be used to offer more affordable alternatives alongside today's ad-free experiences, in the hopes more could play as a result. Similar to how Netflix and Disney+ have ad-tiers with all the same conten]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/new-xbox-exec-clarifies-recent-comments-about-in-game-ads/</link><pubDate>Thu, 11 Jun 2026 20:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/new-xbox-exec-clarifies-recent-comments-about-in-game-ads/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Xbox Exec Advocates For Something Everyone Hates To Help Save Gaming]]></title><description><![CDATA[Xbox chief strategy officer Matthew Ball believes one way to help revitalize gaming is through something most people do not care for: in-game ads.Speaking to The Game Business, Ball said there exists a "two-sided problem" in the modern gaming space. Development costs for many games are now "way too high," and consumers do not want to pay more. Something has got to give, and one possible solution, as Ball sees it, is through advertising.He cited streaming TV as an example here, saying most of the]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/new-xbox-exec-advocates-for-something-everyone-hates-to-help-save-gaming/</link><pubDate>Thu, 11 Jun 2026 20:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/new-xbox-exec-advocates-for-something-everyone-hates-to-help-save-gaming/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Best Summer Game Fest 2026 Games You Might Have Missed]]></title><description><![CDATA[Summer Game Fest Live and various other live events and showcases littered throughout early June have talked up dozens of upcoming games to get excited about. But just as Steam is filled with too many games for anyone to keep up with them all, it can also be hard, if not impossible, to keep up with all of these early June announcements and demos. That's where we come in.<br />
Below, you'll find our picks for some of the numerous games that caught our eye but you may have missed, perhaps because it di]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/best-summer-game-fest-2026-games-you-might-have-missed/</link><pubDate>Thu, 11 Jun 2026 18:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/best-summer-game-fest-2026-games-you-might-have-missed/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[September Is So Busy For Games That One Of Them Just Got Delayed To Avoid The Others (And GTA 6)]]></title><description><![CDATA[With GTA 6 launching in November, developers are trying to line up their releases in the months before and after it, and that's made September 2026 very busy. One September release is now shifting to October due to the pileup of September games.Developer One More Level has announced that Valor Mortis is being delayed from September 24 to October 13 because "September has become absolutely stacked with incredible-looking games."<br />
"We want to give Valor Mortis (and your wallet) some room to breathe]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/september-is-so-busy-for-games-that-one-of-them-just-got-delayed-to-avoid-the-others-and-gta-6/</link><pubDate>Thu, 11 Jun 2026 17:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/september-is-so-busy-for-games-that-one-of-them-just-got-delayed-to-avoid-the-others-and-gta-6/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Clutch Blends Both Forza Horizon And Motorsport With A Dash Of Fast &amp; Furious]]></title><description><![CDATA[Clutch revolves around professional motorist siblings Theo and Cass who, while competing in the fictional R1K tournament along the French Riviera, get caught up in the seedy underbelly that dictates the entire racing scene. As such, the duo compete in both track and street races, allowing for closed-off circuit competition and open-world driving, bringing both halves of the Forza series into a single experience.&nbsp;Developer Maverick Games is a studio filled with former developers from Playgro]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/clutch-blends-both-forza-horizon-and-motorsport-with-a-dash-of-fast-amp-furious/</link><pubDate>Thu, 11 Jun 2026 17:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/clutch-blends-both-forza-horizon-and-motorsport-with-a-dash-of-fast-amp-furious/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[No, Capcom Isn’t Teasing A New Dino Crisis]]></title><description><![CDATA[While rumors are stirring that Capcom teased a new Dino Crisis at Summer Game Fest, an answer during a group Q&amp;A GameSpot attended suggests you shouldn't be getting your hopes up for a revival anytime soon.Rumors about Dino Crisis' return first started to swirl when Famitsu posted a transcript of a Resident Evil: Veronica Q&amp;A it attended during Summer Game Fest Play Days. X user and Resident Evil insider DuskGolem shared a translated version of the Q&amp;A in which producer Yoshiaki Hiab]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/no-capcom-isnt-teasing-a-new-dino-crisis/</link><pubDate>Thu, 11 Jun 2026 17:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/no-capcom-isnt-teasing-a-new-dino-crisis/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fable Reboot Delay Was Disappointing To The Devs, But Avoiding GTA 6 Makes Sense]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Fable reboot from Playground Games was planned for release this year, but Microsoft delayed it to February 2027, and the reason for the delay was to give the game the attention it deserves.<br />
That's according to Playground GM Ralph Fulton, who told GamesRadar that there was "a little bit of disappointment" when the game was delayed because the studio was "gunning" for a 2026 release. The developers got "really focused" on hitting the 2026 release.However, now that the developers have had time]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/fable-reboot-delay-was-disappointing-to-the-devs-but-avoiding-gta-6-makes-sense/</link><pubDate>Thu, 11 Jun 2026 17:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/fable-reboot-delay-was-disappointing-to-the-devs-but-avoiding-gta-6-makes-sense/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Number Of Steam Next Fest Demos This Month Is Too Damn High]]></title><description><![CDATA[As Not-E3 season starts to wind down and everyone's wishlist starts to look crowded with games scheduled for September and October, the next big event on the calendar is Steam Next Fest.&nbsp;The second of three planned week-long demo showcases for 2026, Next Fest is positioned to provide an early taste of upcoming games across a wide variety of genres. The demo showcase has grown in the years since it was first introduced, and the June 2026 edition has ballooned to a truly ridiculous size, with]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/the-number-of-steam-next-fest-demos-this-month-is-too-damn-high/</link><pubDate>Thu, 11 Jun 2026 17:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/the-number-of-steam-next-fest-demos-this-month-is-too-damn-high/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[World Cup 2026 Sim By EA Sports Predicts An Expected Winner]]></title><description><![CDATA[The 2026 Men's World Cup begins today, June 11, and EA Sports has announced the result of its simulation for this year, predicting which team will win.This year, the simulation has Spain winning the World Cup, capturing its second World Cup victory on the men's side and first since 2010. EA's simulation has been correct for the past four Men's World Cups, previously predicting Spain (2010), Germany (2014), France (2018) and Argentina (2022).<br />
The simulation hasn't been wrong since 2006, when it p]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/world-cup-2026-sim-by-ea-sports-predicts-an-expected-winner/</link><pubDate>Thu, 11 Jun 2026 16:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/world-cup-2026-sim-by-ea-sports-predicts-an-expected-winner/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[EA’s World Cup 2026 Prediction Was Correct Yet Again, But It Got One Thing Very, Very Wrong]]></title><description><![CDATA[EA's 2026 simulation of the Men's World Cup predicted Spain to win, and it was correct, as Spain beat Argentina 1-0 on July 19 to capture the title. The simulation predicted Spain's Lamine Yamal to be the tournament's overall top-scorer, but that didn't come close to being true.In fact, EA's simulation has now been correct for the past five Men's World Cups, previously predicting Spain (2010), Germany (2014), France (2018) and Argentina (2022).The simulation hasn't been wrong since 2006, when it]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/eas-world-cup-2026-prediction-was-correct-yet-again-but-it-got-one-thing-very-very-wrong/</link><pubDate>Thu, 11 Jun 2026 16:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/eas-world-cup-2026-prediction-was-correct-yet-again-but-it-got-one-thing-very-very-wrong/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[EA’s World Cup 2026 Prediction Survives As Spain Defeats France To Advance To Final]]></title><description><![CDATA[EA's 2026 simulation of the Men's World Cup predicted Spain to win, capturing its second World Cup victory on the men's side and first since 2010. EA's simulation has been correct for the past four Men's World Cups, previously predicting Spain (2010), Germany (2014), France (2018) and Argentina (2022).The simulation faced a big test this week when Spain took on France. Spain emerged victorious, winning by a score of 2-0 to advance to the final on July 19. Spain will face either England or Argent]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/eas-world-cup-2026-prediction-survives-as-spain-defeats-france-to-advance-to-final/</link><pubDate>Thu, 11 Jun 2026 16:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/eas-world-cup-2026-prediction-survives-as-spain-defeats-france-to-advance-to-final/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[EA’s World Cup 2026 Prediction Hangs In The Balance Today With Spain Vs. France Matchup]]></title><description><![CDATA[The 2026 Men's World Cup continues today with a semifinal matchup between Spain and France. It's poised to be an exciting game with high stakes, as the winner will go on to play for the title on July 19.<br />
EA's 2026 simulation of the World Cup has Spain winning, capturing its second World Cup victory on the men's side and first since 2010. EA's simulation has been correct for the past four Men's World Cups, previously predicting Spain (2010), Germany (2014), France (2018) and Argentina (2022).The]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/eas-world-cup-2026-prediction-hangs-in-the-balance-today-with-spain-vs-france-matchup/</link><pubDate>Thu, 11 Jun 2026 16:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/eas-world-cup-2026-prediction-hangs-in-the-balance-today-with-spain-vs-france-matchup/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Stranger Than Heaven’s Combat System Makes Both Your Hands Play Separate Roles]]></title><description><![CDATA[Like a Dragon and Yakuza&nbsp;developer RGG Studio has built its gangland dramas around a very distinct combat core over the years, but with its upcoming game Stranger Than Heaven, the studio is introducing a brand-new way to bang knuckles.<br />
At Summer Game Fest, we got to go hands-on with the Yakuza prequel, which spans 50 years and five distinct periods in Japan's history. Yakuza and Like a Dragon games have a very arcade-inspired approach to their beat-'em-up action, but in Stranger Than Heaven]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/stranger-than-heavens-combat-system-makes-both-your-hands-play-separate-roles/</link><pubDate>Thu, 11 Jun 2026 16:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/stranger-than-heavens-combat-system-makes-both-your-hands-play-separate-roles/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tomb Raider Devs Aren’t Trying To Appeal To “Either Side” Of Culture War Surrounding Lara’s Design]]></title><description><![CDATA[The new look for Lara Croft--seen in the upcoming remake Tomb Raider: Legacy of Atlantis--has gotten the internet talking, and arguing. But according to the game's development team, it wasn't attempting to appeal to any specific audience with her design.<br />
Speaking to GameSpot at Summer Game Fest, game director Raul Siqueira and experience director Jeff Adams said the process for designing Lara was a lot more organic, and the team wasn't trying to necessarily balance her attractiveness with talent]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/tomb-raider-devs-arent-trying-to-appeal-to-either-side-of-culture-war-surrounding-laras-design/</link><pubDate>Thu, 11 Jun 2026 15:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/tomb-raider-devs-arent-trying-to-appeal-to-either-side-of-culture-war-surrounding-laras-design/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Here’s How Generative AI Is Being Used In Tomb Raider: Legacy Of Atlantis]]></title><description><![CDATA[Generative AI has been a very contentious issue over the last few years in the game industry, and as more and more developers make use of the technology, it's becoming more difficult to know just what was created by a human being. Next year's Tomb Raider: Legacy of Atlantis will indeed make use of generative AI, but Crystal Dynamics wants players to know there is one area it was not used: the design of Lara Croft herself.<br />
Speaking to GameSpot at Summer Game Fest, experience director Jeff Adams c]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/heres-how-generative-ai-is-being-used-in-tomb-raider-legacy-of-atlantis/</link><pubDate>Thu, 11 Jun 2026 15:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/heres-how-generative-ai-is-being-used-in-tomb-raider-legacy-of-atlantis/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Halo Trailer Was Supposed To Be At State Of Play, Then Microsoft Pulled It – Report]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Halo trailer was supposed to air during the recent PlayStation State of Play event, but Xbox CEO Asha Sharma and her team decided to yank it, according to a report. This potentially damaged the relationship between Xbox and PlayStation, sources told Bloomberg.The story didn't have any further information about the Halo trailer, but it was likely a video for Halo: Campaign Evolved, which releases this July. Microsoftand Sony subsequently released a trailer for the game featuring footage capture]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/halo-trailer-was-supposed-to-be-at-state-of-play-then-microsoft-pulled-it-report/</link><pubDate>Thu, 11 Jun 2026 14:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/halo-trailer-was-supposed-to-be-at-state-of-play-then-microsoft-pulled-it-report/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Resident Evil: Veronica’s Biggest Rewrite Could Be Its Villain]]></title><description><![CDATA[It's a good time to be a Resident Evil fan between the upcoming live-action movie and the recent Requiem game, but there's also Resident Evil: Veronica to look forward to. A remake of Code Veronica, the original game is admittedly dated in several areas, including the problematic portrayal of the original game's villain. Alfred Ashford. If you're looking to enter the remake with fresh eyes, consider this to be your spoiler warning before you carry on reading.<br />
https://youtu.be/Nt6mVYnXaHk<br />
In Code]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/resident-evil-veronicas-biggest-rewrite-could-be-its-villain/</link><pubDate>Thu, 11 Jun 2026 14:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/resident-evil-veronicas-biggest-rewrite-could-be-its-villain/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Yes, Resident Evil: Veronica Is A Third-Person Game]]></title><description><![CDATA[Just like (well, not just like) the original 2000 game, Resident Evil: Veronica will be played from a third-person perspective.<br />
The news was shared with GameSpot during a group Q&amp;A session at Summer Game Fest, which is also where Capcom officially announced the game to the public.<br />
The original Resident Evil: Code Veronica was also played in third-person--just like most of the older Resident Evil games--but it utilized the clunkier "tank" controls of the PlayStation originals.For Resident Evi]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/yes-resident-evil-veronica-is-a-third-person-game/</link><pubDate>Thu, 11 Jun 2026 01:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/yes-resident-evil-veronica-is-a-third-person-game/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Here’s Why Everyone Is Talking About Hideo Kojima And Geoff Keighley’s “Divorce”]]></title><description><![CDATA[If there are two internet gaming celebrities folks love to be parasocial about, it's gotta be Hideo Kojima and Geoff Keighley. For decades, the two have publicly shared what many thought to be an unbreakable bond. Despite their different backgrounds, ages, and positions in the industry--Kojima being the beloved game director behind both the Metal Gear Solid and Death Stranding series, and Keighley, a long-time journalist and events-host-turned-founder of The Game Awards--their love of video game]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/heres-why-everyone-is-talking-about-hideo-kojima-and-geoff-keighleys-divorce/</link><pubDate>Thu, 11 Jun 2026 00:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/heres-why-everyone-is-talking-about-hideo-kojima-and-geoff-keighleys-divorce/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Xbox Reportedly Planning Big Layoffs For Next Month]]></title><description><![CDATA[Microsoft is reportedly planning major layoffs at its Xbox division next month--a move that comes shortly after new Xbox CEO Asha Sharma admitted its business "isn't particularly healthy."<br />
According to sources speaking to Bloomberg, the layoffs will come sometime after June 30, which is when Microsoft's fiscal year ends. In an email sent to employees on Wednesday, Sharma emphasized that annual revenue had declined "nearly half a billion" over the last five years despite more than $20 million in]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/xbox-reportedly-planning-big-layoffs-for-next-month/</link><pubDate>Wed, 10 Jun 2026 23:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/xbox-reportedly-planning-big-layoffs-for-next-month/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Xbox CEO Believes Consoles Are Too Expensive And “Radically Different” Plans Are Needed]]></title><description><![CDATA[One of the first things that Xbox CEO Asha Sharma did after ascending to her position was to unveil the next Xbox, Project Helix. Although Microsoft has yet to disclose pricing details, early estimates suggest that Project Helix may cost $900 or more. Now, Sharma has indicated that Xbox may have to embrace "radically different" plans to thrive in the future."I think what is needed for console, rather than just the most premium, high-performance console in the world ... we've reached a point wher]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/xbox-ceo-believes-consoles-are-too-expensive-and-radically-different-plans-are-needed/</link><pubDate>Wed, 10 Jun 2026 21:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/xbox-ceo-believes-consoles-are-too-expensive-and-radically-different-plans-are-needed/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Halo 1 Remake Lets You Play In Third-Person, And It Looks Great]]></title><description><![CDATA[Halo: Campaign Evolved introduces a special modifier that allows you to play the upcoming remake in third-person. That's a big shift, given the franchise is best known for its first-person perspective.Campaign Evolved isn't third-person by default. Instead, players must toggle on one of the game's 42 gameplay-modifying Skulls to play in third-person. The specific Skull you need for third-person is called Perspective.For anyone new to Halo, Skulls are collectibles that players can find during cam]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/halo-1-remake-lets-you-play-in-third-person-and-it-looks-great/</link><pubDate>Wed, 10 Jun 2026 21:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/halo-1-remake-lets-you-play-in-third-person-and-it-looks-great/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gears Of War: E-Day Skipping PS5 Means Reaching Fewer Players, And Microsoft Is OK With That]]></title><description><![CDATA[Gears of War: E-Day was reportedly planned for PlayStation 5, but Microsoft has opted to skip a Sony version. The decision was apparently not made at the last minute as some suspected. In any event, the developers at The Coalition are OK with the game skipping PS5, even if it means reaching fewer players, and presumably making less money, overall.<br />
The Coalition studio creative director Matt Searcy told Eurogamer, that, "We never talked about" bringing E-Day to PS5 in the first place. That is tru]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/gears-of-war-e-day-skipping-ps5-means-reaching-fewer-players-and-microsoft-is-ok-with-that/</link><pubDate>Wed, 10 Jun 2026 20:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/gears-of-war-e-day-skipping-ps5-means-reaching-fewer-players-and-microsoft-is-ok-with-that/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Elder Scrolls 6 Was Announced 8 Years Ago Today, Here’s Why It Didn’t Show Up At Xbox Showcase]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Elder Scrolls 6 was announced on June 10, 2018--that is now a full eight years ago. In the 2,920 days that have transpired, Bethesda has not released a single new image or trailer for it, or even discussed the game in an official capacity beyond small quotes here and there.The game did not show up at the recent Xbox Games Showcase, prompting some people to wonder how it's coming together and when Bethesda may show it off again. Xbox chief content officer Matt Booty addressed this in an inter]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/elder-scrolls-6-was-announced-8-years-ago-today-heres-why-it-didnt-show-up-at-xbox-showcase/</link><pubDate>Wed, 10 Jun 2026 19:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/elder-scrolls-6-was-announced-8-years-ago-today-heres-why-it-didnt-show-up-at-xbox-showcase/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[PlayStation Plus Extra/Premium Games For June 2026 Revealed]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sony has revealed the latest games coming to the Game Catalog for PlayStation Plus Extra and Premium subscribers in May. All of these games will be available starting June 16:<br />
Final Fantasy 16Sonic x Shadow: GenerationsKingdom Come: DeliveranceLife is Strange: Double ExposureFarming Simulator 25Blades of FireBlack DesertGitaroo Man<br />
This story is developing]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/playstation-plus-extrapremium-games-for-june-2026-revealed/</link><pubDate>Wed, 10 Jun 2026 17:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/playstation-plus-extrapremium-games-for-june-2026-revealed/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[$80 Games Are Already Here]]></title><description><![CDATA[While many are waiting to see if Rockstar Games decides to price GTA 6 at $80 or more, the video game market already has games at that price point, they've just gone more under the radar. Two more have been announced just this month but may have been missed amid the Summer Game Fest craze.Back in June 2025, Nintendo was the first major company to ask $10 more than the standard $70 rate with Mario Kart World. It was included with a $500 bundle that also included a console, so the effective price]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/80-games-are-already-here/</link><pubDate>Wed, 10 Jun 2026 17:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/80-games-are-already-here/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Players Think Kingdom Hearts’ New Art Is AI-Generated]]></title><description><![CDATA[Yesterday's Nintendo Direct certainly got Kingdom Hearts players talking--but it's not the kind of discourse Square Enix was probably hoping for after unveiling a new Kingdom Hearts 4 trailer and announcing that native versions of the entire Kingdom Hearts trilogy are coming to Switch 2 on October 8. Instead, eagle-eyed players are focused on what appears to be AI-generated key art, which Square Enix shared on X shortly after the announcement of the Kingdom Hearts Collection [I-III]As pointed ou]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/players-think-kingdom-hearts-new-art-is-ai-generated/</link><pubDate>Wed, 10 Jun 2026 17:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/players-think-kingdom-hearts-new-art-is-ai-generated/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why Capcom Chose To Remake Resident Evil: Code Veronica]]></title><description><![CDATA[Resident Evil: Veronica--a full remake of the 2000 game Resident Evil: Code Veronica--was announced during Summer Game Fest Live earlier this month, but why was now the right time to remake the survival-horror classic? For Capcom, it came down to a mixture of technology and characters.<br />
Speaking to GameSpot during Summer Game Fest, Capcom said that there is no set process in determining which game gets a remake next, but the pieces just seemed to line up because of which characters the recent gam]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/why-capcom-chose-to-remake-resident-evil-code-veronica/</link><pubDate>Wed, 10 Jun 2026 17:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/why-capcom-chose-to-remake-resident-evil-code-veronica/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[We Played Halo: Campaign Evolved, And The Old Remade Missions Are Pretty “Meh”]]></title><description><![CDATA[GameSpot is back from Summer Game Fest, and one of highly anticipated upcoming games we got to try out is Halo: Campaign Evolved. The remake of the 2001 original that's releasing this July for the game's 25th anniversary, the game promises a faithful update to the classic FPS that fans know and love.<br />
At SGF, GameSpot senior video producer Jean-Luc&nbsp;Seipke played two of the re-made missions, Assault on the Control Room and The Silent Cartographer. Their verdict?<br />
Meh."I think every Halo game h]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/we-played-halo-campaign-evolved-and-the-old-remade-missions-are-pretty-meh/</link><pubDate>Wed, 10 Jun 2026 17:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/we-played-halo-campaign-evolved-and-the-old-remade-missions-are-pretty-meh/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How Resident Evil: Veronica Is Being Treated Like A Mainline Game]]></title><description><![CDATA[Resident Evil: Veronica was announced during Summer Game Fest to plenty of buzz and excitement, as it's arguably the classic Resident Evil game most in need of a remake. However, while it is indeed a reimagined version of a game from more than 26 years ago, there is one major way Capcom is treating it like a mainline, modern game.<br />
During an interview with GameSpot, Capcom explained that, because the other modern mainline Resident Evil games have one-word subtitles, this should apply to a remake]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/how-resident-evil-veronica-is-being-treated-like-a-mainline-game/</link><pubDate>Wed, 10 Jun 2026 17:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/how-resident-evil-veronica-is-being-treated-like-a-mainline-game/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Halo: Campaign Evolved’s New Missions Bring Master Chief And Sgt. Johnson Closer Together]]></title><description><![CDATA[Halo: Campaign Evolved primarily serves as a full remake of the original Halo's classic campaign mode, but the development team also added a handful of bonus prologue missions. Now, the development team has explained its philosophy for this additional content, and it largely comes down to the bro factor between the Master Chief and Sergeant Johnson.<br />
"As far as the new missions [go], we're really going for providing more context and backstory for Chief and Johnson's relationship," executive produ]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/halo-campaign-evolveds-new-missions-bring-master-chief-and-sgt-johnson-closer-together/</link><pubDate>Wed, 10 Jun 2026 17:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/halo-campaign-evolveds-new-missions-bring-master-chief-and-sgt-johnson-closer-together/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gears Of War: E-Day Modernizes Movement Without Going Full Parkour]]></title><description><![CDATA[Popping Locust heads and active reloading has never looked better than in Gears of War: E-Day, but this prequel is also making some big changes to how you'll move through the campaign. Movement has received a massive overhaul in the prequel, as Marcus Fenix and the rest of his squad can get around all manner of obstacles to reposition themselves while in combat. The game technically has a jump button for getting over larger obstacles like display cabinets, but don't expect Gears of War: E-Day to]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/gears-of-war-e-day-modernizes-movement-without-going-full-parkour/</link><pubDate>Wed, 10 Jun 2026 17:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/gears-of-war-e-day-modernizes-movement-without-going-full-parkour/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gears Of War: E-Day Is Bigger, Bloodier, And More Ambitious Than We Expected]]></title><description><![CDATA[Gears of War: E-Day made a big splash during the Xbox Games Showcase, as The Coalition dropped an action-packed preview on audiences. Not only is Gears looking better than ever, thanks to Unreal Engine 5 powering it, but several design choices are also adding up to make the game play better through fluid movement mechanics and levels that'll give you opportunities to put your skills to the test.GameSpot had the opportunity to take a closer look at the game and sit down with The Coalition's devel]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/gears-of-war-e-day-is-bigger-bloodier-and-more-ambitious-than-we-expected/</link><pubDate>Wed, 10 Jun 2026 17:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/gears-of-war-e-day-is-bigger-bloodier-and-more-ambitious-than-we-expected/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gears of War: E-Day Happened Because Starting Over Sounded More Fun Than Gears 6]]></title><description><![CDATA[Gears of War: E-Day will once again see fan-favorite characters like Marcus Fenix and Dominic Santiago headline the next&nbsp;game in the&nbsp;franchise, but what about that unresolved cliffhanger from Gears 5? Will we ever see those lingering plot threads addressed? Developer The Coalition isn't spilling the beans on whether Kait Diaz and her team will be back in action, but the studio has revealed why it chose to craft a prequel instead of a sequel.Speaking to GameSpot, studio creative directo]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/gears-of-war-e-day-happened-because-starting-over-sounded-more-fun-than-gears-6/</link><pubDate>Wed, 10 Jun 2026 17:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/gears-of-war-e-day-happened-because-starting-over-sounded-more-fun-than-gears-6/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fable’s 1,000 Romance Options Sounds Like The Ultimate Challenge For Completionists]]></title><description><![CDATA[Fable isn't just offering a grand fantasy&nbsp;adventure for players to embark on, but also a chance to catch their breath between quests, thanks to a world populated with hundreds of distinct non-playable characters. Each NPC has a unique personality and goals, and according to Playground Games, each one can be romanced. In fact, it's possible to marry every single one--just not all at once, as Fable has a monogamous approach to love."There are over&nbsp;1,000 handcrafted NPCs in the game, and]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/fables-1000-romance-options-sounds-like-the-ultimate-challenge-for-completionists/</link><pubDate>Wed, 10 Jun 2026 17:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/fables-1000-romance-options-sounds-like-the-ultimate-challenge-for-completionists/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fable Lets You Live A Second Life, Not Just Save The World]]></title><description><![CDATA[Fable is now arriving in February 2027, but with some extra months to fine-tune the fantasy adventure, Playground Games looks set to release an impressive entry in the classic franchise. Older Fable games from Peter Molyneux's Lionhead Studios had lofty ambitions, but with Playground at the helm, the new title is taking the series in an unexpected direction: life-sims.During Summer Game Fest, GameSpot got a closer look at Fable behind closed doors, with the game's developers showing off just how]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/fable-lets-you-live-a-second-life-not-just-save-the-world/</link><pubDate>Wed, 10 Jun 2026 17:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/fable-lets-you-live-a-second-life-not-just-save-the-world/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fable Doesn’t Use Arc Raiders-Style Text-To-Speech AI For Its 1,000+ Voiced NPCs]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Fable reboot has more than 1,000 NPCs that players can interact with. Given this scale, and the fact that they all speak, people are naturally wondering how developer Playground was able to pull this off, and if some kind of artificial intelligence system was used.<br />
During a recent group Q&amp;A attended by GameSpot at Summer Game Fest, Playground confirmed that there is "no generation involved in it" after being asked if the studio used an Arc Raiders-style text-to-speech AI system."We've go]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/fable-doesnt-use-arc-raiders-style-text-to-speech-ai-for-its-1000-voiced-npcs/</link><pubDate>Wed, 10 Jun 2026 17:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/fable-doesnt-use-arc-raiders-style-text-to-speech-ai-for-its-1000-voiced-npcs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gundam: Rogue Orbit Producers Say No GenAI Was Used In Its Development]]></title><description><![CDATA[Generative AI was a hot topic during Summer Game Fest, as more game development companies have been implementing it in upcoming projects. One game that isn't utilizing the technology is Gundam: Rogue Orbit, as the next entry in the decades-old mecha anime series has confirmed that its game is 100% human-created.Speaking to GameSpot, Gundam: Rogue Orbit producers Yuya Tomiyama and Shinya Satake had a simple response when quizzed about the game and how it is being developed.<br />
"For this title, we ca]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/gundam-rogue-orbit-producers-say-no-genai-was-used-in-its-development/</link><pubDate>Wed, 10 Jun 2026 16:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/gundam-rogue-orbit-producers-say-no-genai-was-used-in-its-development/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[If You’re Not Ready For A Showcase, Nintendo, Don’t Force It]]></title><description><![CDATA[Nintendo's decision to host a Nintendo Direct this June befuddles me. The virtual showcase wasn't terrible, but it certainly didn't wow me either. Deltarune is very cool, so it was nice to see a release date for Chapter 5, and I'm sure plenty of folks are thrilled to jump back into Pokemon Pokopia with its new expansion pass. But the games that would have been this Direct's big hitters, Kingdom Hearts IV and a remake for The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time, got extremely short teasers that didn]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/if-youre-not-ready-for-a-showcase-nintendo-dont-force-it/</link><pubDate>Tue, 09 Jun 2026 22:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/if-youre-not-ready-for-a-showcase-nintendo-dont-force-it/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kingdom Hearts Cloud Versions Shut Down Today, And You’ll Have To Buy New Versions To Keep Playing]]></title><description><![CDATA[Prior to this week, the only options that Switch owners had to play the Kingdom Hearts franchise was via the cloud versions offered by Square Enix. However, with the new Switch and Switch 2 versions on the horizon, Square Enix has announced that Kingdom Hearts' Switch cloud versions are being delisted.The following titles will be affected by the decision and no longer playable after today, June 9.&#12539;Kingdom Hearts - HD 1.5+2.5 ReMIX - Cloud Version<br />
&#12539;Kingdom Hearts HD 2.8 Final Chapte]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/kingdom-hearts-cloud-versions-shut-down-today-and-youll-have-to-buy-new-versions-to-keep-playing/</link><pubDate>Tue, 09 Jun 2026 21:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/kingdom-hearts-cloud-versions-shut-down-today-and-youll-have-to-buy-new-versions-to-keep-playing/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The New Guitar Hero–Err, Stage Tour–Reveals Its First Songs]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Guitar Hero series made be dead and gone, but in its place comes a new game called Stage Tour, and it's made by the latest evolution of the same studio that created Guitar Hero.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kckXRmcp_Uk<br />
A critical component of any good music games is its tracklist, and the Embracer-owned RedOctane Games has announced the first seven tunes for Stage Tour. The officially licensed setlist includes songs from a range of genres, and features big-name bands like Red Hot Chili Pep]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/the-new-guitar-heroerr-stage-tourreveals-its-first-songs/</link><pubDate>Tue, 09 Jun 2026 21:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/the-new-guitar-heroerr-stage-tourreveals-its-first-songs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Destiny 2 Player Count Soars Above Marathon’s Highest Ever As Guardians Log On For  Final Update]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Monument of Triumph update is the final content update for Destiny 2. When I first began playing the game a decade ago, I was instantly hooked. Over the years I've made friends, experienced the best long-running narrative in a game ever, and cleared all of my plans to be able to experience the newest raid, dungeon, or next story beat.This time around it's a little different. There is no race to be prepared for, and my clan hasn't been frantically discussing the best builds or possible strate]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/destiny-2-player-count-soars-above-marathons-highest-ever-as-guardians-log-on-for-final-update/</link><pubDate>Tue, 09 Jun 2026 20:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/destiny-2-player-count-soars-above-marathons-highest-ever-as-guardians-log-on-for-final-update/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[I Didn’t Care About The New Star Fox Until I Found Out Who’s Making It]]></title><description><![CDATA[I never played much Star Fox as a kid. Save for maybe a few minutes here and there at a friend or cousin's house, I've basically not played the series whatsoever. So I was safely out on playing the new one arriving this summer for Switch 2. But a funny thing happened this morning: We actually learned who is making it--something that oddly doesn't happen much with Nintendo games until we can watch the credits--and the answer has completely changed my plans.The New York-based Velan Studios was del]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/i-didnt-care-about-the-new-star-fox-until-i-found-out-whos-making-it/</link><pubDate>Tue, 09 Jun 2026 20:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/i-didnt-care-about-the-new-star-fox-until-i-found-out-whos-making-it/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Death Stranding Movie’s Script Is “Almost Done,” Director Says]]></title><description><![CDATA[The upcoming Death Stranding movie from Backrooms studio A24 and director Michael Sarnoski remains in development, and now Sarnoski has provided an update on how it's coming along and what fans can expect.Sarnoski, who is also writing the script, told IGN he is "almost done" with it. Hideo Kojima, who is producing the movie, has seen drafts of the script and has passed along revisions, but there is no word on the specifics of the changes.<br />
"Kojima has been really generous in letting me play in hi]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/death-stranding-movies-script-is-almost-done-director-says/</link><pubDate>Tue, 09 Jun 2026 19:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/death-stranding-movies-script-is-almost-done-director-says/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Overwatch’s New Hero Is A Cyberpunk Demon]]></title><description><![CDATA[Overwatch's next hero is a dual-wielding cyberpunk demon named Shion, developer Blizzard has revealed, and she looks like she's ripped straight from Cyberpunk 2077.Shion is billed as "the most terrifying elder of the Hashimoto Clan," a Japanese criminal family that has ties to the global terrorist organization Talon and is behind the assassination of Sojiro Shimada, the father of Hanzo and Genji. That should make for some interesting story developments between the two brothers and Shion, with Ki]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/overwatchs-new-hero-is-a-cyberpunk-demon/</link><pubDate>Tue, 09 Jun 2026 19:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/overwatchs-new-hero-is-a-cyberpunk-demon/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Vampire Survivors Team Found The Perfect Anime To Adapt]]></title><description><![CDATA[During the June Nintendo Direct, Vampire Survivors developer Poncle announced an adaptation of&nbsp;the hit manga and anime series Jujutsu Kaisen, called Jujutsu Kaisen Rumble: Survivaton. Like Vampire Survivors, players will battle sinister forces--Cursed Spirits born from humanity's fears and anxieties--grow in power, and eventually become the strongest sorcerer on the block. The only catch is that this is a multiplayer game, and there's only room for one survivor when the clock runs out.Up to]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/the-vampire-survivors-team-found-the-perfect-anime-to-adapt/</link><pubDate>Tue, 09 Jun 2026 19:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/the-vampire-survivors-team-found-the-perfect-anime-to-adapt/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[If You’ve Been Sitting On Xenoblade Chronicles, You Have No Excuse With These New Switch 2 Editions]]></title><description><![CDATA[Xenoblade Chronicles has been one of Nintendo's most significant JRPG series in recent years, but also at a scope pushing the original Switch hardware beyond its limits. So if you've been waiting for a better opportunity to experience these games, Nintendo has announced during the summer Nintendo Direct that all three mainline games will be receiving Nintendo Switch 2 editions. And the first game is out digitally today.Originally released for Wii, the first Xenoblade Chronicles almost wasn't rel]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/if-youve-been-sitting-on-xenoblade-chronicles-you-have-no-excuse-with-these-new-switch-2-editions/</link><pubDate>Tue, 09 Jun 2026 18:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/if-youve-been-sitting-on-xenoblade-chronicles-you-have-no-excuse-with-these-new-switch-2-editions/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nintendo Direct Watch Party | June 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[Nintendo Direct Watch Party | June 2026]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/nintendo-direct-watch-party-june-2026/</link><pubDate>Tue, 09 Jun 2026 18:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/nintendo-direct-watch-party-june-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[You Can Play Star Fox Today Thanks To A New Demo]]></title><description><![CDATA[Today, during the Nintendo Direct livestream, Nintendo announced that you can give the new Star Fox a test flight later today with a new demo out now on the Switch 2 eShop.The demo was announced alongside a new look at the full release, with missions on Solar and Zoness among the included footage. The demo, meanwhile, will include the game's tutorial, as well as Meteo, one of the adventure's early missions.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gL6e98lg644&amp;pp=0gcJCTkLAYcqIYzv<br />
The new Star Fox, a re]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/you-can-play-star-fox-today-thanks-to-a-new-demo/</link><pubDate>Tue, 09 Jun 2026 17:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/you-can-play-star-fox-today-thanks-to-a-new-demo/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[007 First Light Sequel Sounds Like A Matter Of When, Not If]]></title><description><![CDATA[007 First Light has been a big success for IO Interactive, which developed and published the James Bond game, but now that Amazon owns the franchise, what's going to happen with a potential sequel? That question remains unanswered, but now Amazon Game Studios boss Jeff Gattis has shed more light on the situation and strongly suggested that a sequel is a matter of when, not if.Speaking to IGN, Gattis first clarified his original comments, saying he never said that Amazon Game Studios would publis]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/007-first-light-sequel-sounds-like-a-matter-of-when-not-if/</link><pubDate>Tue, 09 Jun 2026 17:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/007-first-light-sequel-sounds-like-a-matter-of-when-not-if/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Xenoblade Fans Are Eating Good With A New Game, Genesis, Announced For 2027]]></title><description><![CDATA[Nintendo executive Yoshiaki Koizumi revealed that "a new story in the Xenoblade series is about to begin" at today's Nintendo Direct. Xenoblade Genesis is coming to Switch 2 in 2027.<br />
The reveal trailer for Xenoblade Genesis starts with a narrator saying that "Animawas the source for all things." This leads to describing the different elements in the world, like water, fire, and wind. Apparently, there are certain warriors who can utilize Anima that are named Vesselai.<br />
https://x.com/NintendoAmeri]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/xenoblade-fans-are-eating-good-with-a-new-game-genesis-announced-for-2027/</link><pubDate>Tue, 09 Jun 2026 17:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/xenoblade-fans-are-eating-good-with-a-new-game-genesis-announced-for-2027/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Minecraft Is Finally Coming To Switch 2, With A Huge Improvement]]></title><description><![CDATA[Today, Nintendo announced that Minecraft will be coming to Switch 2 in 2026, with improvements over its Switch 1 counterpart.The Switch 2 supports backwards compatibility, so Minecraft has been playable on the console since launch. However, the Switch 2 version brings enhanced lighting and shadow effects, meaning owners of the newest console will have an improved experience.<br />
https://youtu.be/pBL7nJLH8ro<br />
The game was rated for Switch 2 on the ESRB classification database in recent weeks, leading]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/minecraft-is-finally-coming-to-switch-2-with-a-huge-improvement/</link><pubDate>Tue, 09 Jun 2026 17:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/minecraft-is-finally-coming-to-switch-2-with-a-huge-improvement/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kingdom Hearts 4 Gets A Surprise Look At Nintendo Direct 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[After revealing that three collections of Kingdom Hearts games are coming to Switch 2, the June 2026 Nintendo Direct revealed a fresh look at the elusive Kingdom Hearts 4--which will be available on Nintendo's console when it launches.<br />
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kIpQz_9zQS0<br />
This story is developing...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/kingdom-hearts-4-gets-a-surprise-look-at-nintendo-direct-2026/</link><pubDate>Tue, 09 Jun 2026 17:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/kingdom-hearts-4-gets-a-surprise-look-at-nintendo-direct-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Deltarune Chapter 5 Revealed, And It’s Out Very Soon]]></title><description><![CDATA[During today's Nintendo Direct, a new chapter for Deltarune has been announced, and it's out later this month. Deltarune was a launch game for the Nintendo Switch 2, which included the first four chapters of the seven-part saga. Chapter 5 will release on June 24, which will be added as a free update for all platforms.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/deltarune-chapter-5-revealed-and-its-out-very-soon/</link><pubDate>Tue, 09 Jun 2026 17:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/deltarune-chapter-5-revealed-and-its-out-very-soon/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nintendo Finally Reveals The Legend Of Zelda: Ocarina Of Time Remake For 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[Nintendo has officially revealed The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time remake as part of its summer Nintendo Direct showcase. The reveal showed no gameplay--only a cinematic trailer about the boy from the forest who didn't have a fairy. It did, however, confirm a 2026 release date. More details are said to be coming later this year.Rumors of an Ocarina of Time remake began to gather steam earlier this year when prominent leaker Nate the Hate reported on the game. He had also revealed a "classic-s]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/nintendo-finally-reveals-the-legend-of-zelda-ocarina-of-time-remake-for-2026/</link><pubDate>Tue, 09 Jun 2026 16:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/nintendo-finally-reveals-the-legend-of-zelda-ocarina-of-time-remake-for-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[All The New Switch 2 Ports Confirmed In Nintendo Direct June 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[The latest Nintendo Direct showcased several games from other platforms coming to Switch 2, with some including additional content.<br />
Dragon&rsquo;s Dogma 2: Dark Arisen (October 9)Devil May Cry 5: Devil Hunter Edition (June 23)Stellar Blade (TBA 2026)Lies of P: Complete Edition (August 6 Digital, October 2 Physical)Minecraft (TBA 2026)Kingdom Hearts 1.5+2.5, 2.8, 3 (October 8)<br />
This story is developing.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/all-the-new-switch-2-ports-confirmed-in-nintendo-direct-june-2026/</link><pubDate>Tue, 09 Jun 2026 16:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/all-the-new-switch-2-ports-confirmed-in-nintendo-direct-june-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Duskbloods Is Getting A Network Test Soon, But No Release Date In Sight]]></title><description><![CDATA[From Software's next multiplayer experiment, The Duskbloods, is getting an online closed network test before the end of the summer, but no other real details, or a release date, were announced.The Duskbloods made a blink-and-you-missed-it appearance as part of the latest Nintendo Direct, with a new trailer that showed off the game's gothic setting and teased some of its story.<br />
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d0ij2uQ87nc<br />
"Upon the ancient Blood Soverign's honor, we are monsters," a unshown charac]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/the-duskbloods-is-getting-a-network-test-soon-but-no-release-date-in-sight/</link><pubDate>Tue, 09 Jun 2026 16:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/the-duskbloods-is-getting-a-network-test-soon-but-no-release-date-in-sight/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dragon’s Dogma 2: Dark Arisen Lets You Explore The Snowy Region Of Norgan]]></title><description><![CDATA[Capcom and Nintendo have revealed Dragon's Dogma 2: Dark Arisen for Nintendo Switch 2, bringing the epic action-adventure sequel to the portable console later this year.<br />
https://twitter.com/NintendoEurope/status/2064348850324750526?s=20<br />
Announced as part of the June 2026 Nintendo Direct, Dragon's Dogma 2: Dark Arisen arrives on October 9, with this new version of the title bringing some fresh additions and tweaks to gameplay. This expanded version of the title is also heading to PlayStation 5, X]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/dragons-dogma-2-dark-arisen-lets-you-explore-the-snowy-region-of-norgan/</link><pubDate>Tue, 09 Jun 2026 16:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/dragons-dogma-2-dark-arisen-lets-you-explore-the-snowy-region-of-norgan/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Donkey Kong Banaza’s Mario-Inspired Update Has The Strangest Limitation Imaginable]]></title><description><![CDATA[Announced during the latest Nintendo Direct, Donkey Kong Bananza is getting additional content added to its paid DLC that will celebrate the 40th anniversary of Super Mario Bros. Puzzlingly, however, you'll only be able in play it for a limited time.The DK Island and Emerald Rush DLC will soon allow you to dress up both Donkey Kong and Pauline in Mario Bros. outfits. Donkey Kong can equip Mario's recognizable red hatand blue jumpsuit, while Pauline will be able to use Luigi's green hat and slap]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/donkey-kong-banazas-mario-inspired-update-has-the-strangest-limitation-imaginable/</link><pubDate>Tue, 09 Jun 2026 16:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/donkey-kong-banazas-mario-inspired-update-has-the-strangest-limitation-imaginable/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[DK Challenge Revealed For Nintendo Switch Online On Switch 2]]></title><description><![CDATA[Nintendo showed off a new limited-time Donkey Kong event for Switch Online subscribers on Switch 2 at today's Nintendo Direct. Called DK Challenge, the experience sees players completing tasks across Donkey Kong games, ranging from Donkey Kong Country to even Donkey Kong Bananza (if you own the Switch 2 exclusive).<br />
DK Challenge is accessed through the Nintendo Switch Online app on the Switch 2 Home Screen. From there, tasks are available to complete: There's a mine-cart challenge in Donkey Kong]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/dk-challenge-revealed-for-nintendo-switch-online-on-switch-2/</link><pubDate>Tue, 09 Jun 2026 16:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/dk-challenge-revealed-for-nintendo-switch-online-on-switch-2/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Switch Sports Game Revealed For Switch 2, And It Includes A Very Unexpected Sport]]></title><description><![CDATA[As part of today's Nintendo Direct, Nintendo announced Nintendo Switch Sports Resort, the latest entry in its series that has so far included Wii Sports, Wii Sports Resorts, Wii Sports Club, and Nintendo Switch Sports.The new game has 12 sports in all, including an unexpected one: thumb-wrestling. The game launches on October 22, exclusively for Switch 2.<br />
https://twitter.com/NintendoAmerica/status/2064355768648843405<br />
Nintendo Switch Sports Resort takes players to Wuhu Island, where they can part]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/new-switch-sports-game-revealed-for-switch-2-and-it-includes-a-very-unexpected-sport/</link><pubDate>Tue, 09 Jun 2026 16:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/new-switch-sports-game-revealed-for-switch-2-and-it-includes-a-very-unexpected-sport/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[September Somehow Gets Even Busier With Fire Emblem, A Great-Looking Co-Op Game, And More]]></title><description><![CDATA[If you weren't already overwhelmed by the choice of game releases coming this September, the latest Nintendo Direct has just confirmed that Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave and Orbitals will be releasing in the busiest month in the gaming calendar.The new entry in the turn-based tactical RPG series, with an Ancient Roman-like theme, releases September 17. The retro-anime co-op adventure releases on September 3.Also confirmed to come to Switch 2 in the Nintendo Direct is Onimusha: Way of the Sword, r]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/september-somehow-gets-even-busier-with-fire-emblem-a-great-looking-co-op-game-and-more/</link><pubDate>Tue, 09 Jun 2026 16:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/september-somehow-gets-even-busier-with-fire-emblem-a-great-looking-co-op-game-and-more/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fire Emblem: Fortune’s Weave Features Four Different Storylines]]></title><description><![CDATA[Nintendo and Intelligent Systems showed more of Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave during the latest Nintendo Direct, ensuring turn-based tactics fans will continue having an absolutely grand time when it launches on September 17.Players will be able to choose between four different main characters, each with a unique storyline. Each hero will be seeking to win The Heroic Games for their own reasons, as whoever emerges victorious will be granted one wish.<br />
The Fire Emblem series has been extremely acti]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/fire-emblem-fortunes-weave-features-four-different-storylines/</link><pubDate>Tue, 09 Jun 2026 16:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/fire-emblem-fortunes-weave-features-four-different-storylines/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jason Momoa Reportedly Drops Out Of Helldivers Movie]]></title><description><![CDATA[The upcoming film adaptation of Helldivers has lost its leading man, with Jason Momoa exiting the project.Deadline reports that Momoa, who joined the production in February, departed from the movie, but the reason for his withdrawal is not clear. Regardless, the film is still in production and set for a November 2027 premiere.Sony Pictures and PlayStation Productions are said to be searching for a new star. While it's understandable that any major studio would want a big-name actor in the lead,]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/jason-momoa-reportedly-drops-out-of-helldivers-movie/</link><pubDate>Tue, 09 Jun 2026 15:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/jason-momoa-reportedly-drops-out-of-helldivers-movie/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Xbox Denies That Gears Of War: E-Day Skipping PS5 Was Last-Minute Decision, But No One Believes That]]></title><description><![CDATA[An Xbox marketing boss has denied that Gears of War: E-Day skipping PlayStation 5 was a last-minute decision despite fans discovering what they believe is overwhelming evidence that it was.After it was discovered that Microsoft hastily removed a recent video showing a PS5 logo for Gears of War: E-Day (see below), marketing boss Aaron Greenberg said it is "not true" that Microsoft canceled a PS5 edition of the game at the last minute."We just limited the knowledge of this news to a very small int]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/xbox-denies-that-gears-of-war-e-day-skipping-ps5-was-last-minute-decision-but-no-one-believes-that/</link><pubDate>Tue, 09 Jun 2026 15:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/xbox-denies-that-gears-of-war-e-day-skipping-ps5-was-last-minute-decision-but-no-one-believes-that/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Xbox Game Pass Lost “Millions” Of Subscribers After Massive Price Hike In 2025]]></title><description><![CDATA[Xbox's chief strategy officer Matthew Ball has confirmed that Xbox Game Pass lost "millions" of subscribers after the massive price hike for the service in 2025.Speaking at The Game Business Live today, Ball said, "We shed millions of subscribers over the span of a few months" following the hike from $20 to $30 that was announced in October 2025.Ball went on to say that Microsoft "corrected that offering" by lowering the price down to $23/month for Game Pass Ultimate as one of Xbox CEO Asha Shar]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/xbox-game-pass-lost-millions-of-subscribers-after-massive-price-hike-in-2025/</link><pubDate>Mon, 08 Jun 2026 21:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/xbox-game-pass-lost-millions-of-subscribers-after-massive-price-hike-in-2025/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Is Xbox Fixable?]]></title><description><![CDATA[At Summer Game Fest today, Xbox's new chief strategy officer Matthew Ball spoke about some of the company's big moves recently, including its strategy on exclusives and what's next for the company in the hardware space with Project Helix. He made these comments at The Game Business Live."Reliable pipeline" of exclusivesOn the subject of exclusives, Ball said, "Everyone in the industry understands that exclusives are important," and Microsoft is no different. The first two console exclusives that]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/is-xbox-fixable/</link><pubDate>Mon, 08 Jun 2026 20:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/is-xbox-fixable/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[GTA 6 Gets Its Barbenheimer As Barbie Compilation Sets A November Release]]></title><description><![CDATA[So many game publishers are trying to get their titles out of the shadow of Grand Theft Auto 6, leading to a comically crowded September this year. But Atari isn't blinking, releasing--of all things--a collection of classic Barbie games exactly a week before Rockstar's behemoth.Developed by Digital Eclipse, Barbie Rewind is a compilation of 16 Barbie games released between 1991 and 2007. It's out on November 12 on PC, PlayStation 4 and 5, Xbox One and Series X|S, and both Nintendo Switch platfor]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/gta-6-gets-its-barbenheimer-as-barbie-compilation-sets-a-november-release/</link><pubDate>Mon, 08 Jun 2026 18:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/gta-6-gets-its-barbenheimer-as-barbie-compilation-sets-a-november-release/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ninja Theory Cancels Ambitious Horror Title Focus To On Senua]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hellblade and Senua developer, Ninja Theory, has revealed that it has cancelled Project Mara, its experimental photorealistic horror title that was revealed in 2020.In an interview on Xbox Wire, Ninja Theory Studio Head Dom Matthews explained that Senua, the studio's third title in the series, requires all of the studio's effort, with Project Mara suffering as a result.<br />
"I&nbsp;suspect some people might ask what&rsquo;s happened to Project Mara [a previously announced horror title] &ndash; I too]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/ninja-theory-cancels-ambitious-horror-title-focus-to-on-senua/</link><pubDate>Mon, 08 Jun 2026 18:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/ninja-theory-cancels-ambitious-horror-title-focus-to-on-senua/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Crazy Taxi: World Tour Dev Defends GenAI Use]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sega's newly announced Crazy Taxi: World Tour game is among those made in part with generative AI, and now the franchise's original creator, Kenji Kanno, has defended his studio's use of the controversial technology.He told Kotaku, via a translator, that the game's artists would use generative AI to generate ideas, and then they would "draw the actual thing."<br />
"So actual creators, everything from programming to assets, everything is made by an actual human. It&rsquo;s only used as a reference for]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/crazy-taxi-world-tour-dev-defends-genai-use/</link><pubDate>Mon, 08 Jun 2026 17:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/crazy-taxi-world-tour-dev-defends-genai-use/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mouthwashing Dev’s New Game Looks Like A Big Departure From Its Predecessor]]></title><description><![CDATA[In 2024, developer Wrong Organ's first-person horror title Mouthwashing was an indie smash. Now, Wrong Organ's follow-up game, Carcass Clad, has been revealed, and aside from fitting into the horror genre, it appears to be a completely different experience. Instead of the struggle to survive of Mouthwashing, Carcass Clad will place players in control of a small crew controlling a tank in a war-torn city.<br />
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K7g8F8_pkSI<br />
This is a three-player co-op game that gives pla]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/mouthwashing-devs-new-game-looks-like-a-big-departure-from-its-predecessor/</link><pubDate>Mon, 08 Jun 2026 17:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/mouthwashing-devs-new-game-looks-like-a-big-departure-from-its-predecessor/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Marvel’s Blade Isn’t Dead, Despite Recent Rumblings – Report]]></title><description><![CDATA[After years in the shadows, concerns cropped up over the weekend when Marvel's Blade wasn't featured in the Xbox Games Showcase. The superhero game from Arkane Lyon was originally announced in 2023, but barely anything has been revealed since then. That led to speculation the title was canceled. However, Giant Bomb's Jeff Grubb clarified that that's not the case on X.&nbsp;Grubb explained that he was speculating about the Blade game on a recent livestream, which led to online publications runnin]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/marvels-blade-isnt-dead-despite-recent-rumblings-report/</link><pubDate>Mon, 08 Jun 2026 16:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/marvels-blade-isnt-dead-despite-recent-rumblings-report/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Amazon Has Identified A Lord Of The Rings Game Idea That Is “Quite Compelling”]]></title><description><![CDATA[Amazon Games has been trying to make a The Lord of the Rings game for years, but nothing has materialized. The company isn't giving up, but it's still early days for what it might do with a Middle-earth game.<br />
Amazon was working on two different versions of a The Lord of the Rings MMO, but neither panned out. Amazon Games boss Jeff Gattis told IGN, that, "The true answer is we're still looking at a number of different things."He admitted this is "not the most satisfying answer," but it's where th]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/amazon-has-identified-a-lord-of-the-rings-game-idea-that-is-quite-compelling/</link><pubDate>Mon, 08 Jun 2026 16:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/amazon-has-identified-a-lord-of-the-rings-game-idea-that-is-quite-compelling/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Super Mario Galaxy Movie Reaches $1 Billion, And It’s The First 2026 Film To Do So]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Super Mario Galaxy Movie continues to soar at the box office, despite already being available to watch at home, and now it's crossed a major milestone. The animated movie from Illumination, Universal, and Nintendo has exceeded $1 billion worldwide.It's made $429 million from North America and $571.5 million from international markets for a global total of just over $1 billion. The movie was released on April 1 and is now the first movie in 2026 to pass $1 billion.https://www.youtube.com/watc]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/the-super-mario-galaxy-movie-reaches-1-billion-and-its-the-first-2026-film-to-do-so/</link><pubDate>Mon, 08 Jun 2026 16:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/the-super-mario-galaxy-movie-reaches-1-billion-and-its-the-first-2026-film-to-do-so/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nintendo Switch Online Classic Games To Get Challenges, Dataminer Claims]]></title><description><![CDATA[The NES, SNES, and Game Boy Nintendo Switch Online apps all received mysterious updates (to versions 9.0.0, 6.0.0, and 4.0.0, respectively), and a prolific dataminer has claimed that these patches are meant to add challenges.These challenges aren't accessible yet, but according to LuigiBlood on Bluesky (as spotted by Nintendo Everything), they will be similar to what players saw in the 2013 Wii U game NES Remix.<br />
https://bsky.app/profile/luigiblood.bsky.social/post/3mnr4xhpypc2w<br />
For the many who]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/nintendo-switch-online-classic-games-to-get-challenges-dataminer-claims/</link><pubDate>Mon, 08 Jun 2026 16:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/nintendo-switch-online-classic-games-to-get-challenges-dataminer-claims/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lego Batman’s Newest Easter Egg Really Makes You Work For It]]></title><description><![CDATA[Lego Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight is full of Easter eggs, but one of its most obscure will put a smile on the face of anyone who grew up in the Commodore 64 era of computers. As spotted by the eagle-eyed Cabel Sasser, a quick jaunt to the Batcave during one of the early missions will see Batman use a very vintage computer to input some clues as he tracks down the Red Hood gang. In a brief moment, the CRT&nbsp;screen flashes with some code, which just so happens to work on a Commodore 64 PC.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/lego-batmans-newest-easter-egg-really-makes-you-work-for-it/</link><pubDate>Mon, 08 Jun 2026 15:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/lego-batmans-newest-easter-egg-really-makes-you-work-for-it/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nintendo Direct Confirmed For June 9, And It’s A Big One]]></title><description><![CDATA[A new Nintendo Direct livestream has been announced for June 9, making an already busy month of&nbsp;gaming showcases&nbsp;even busier. You can tune in at 7 AM PT / 10 AM ET to watch it.As usual, Nintendo isn't sharing too many details on this livestream. Looking ahead, the second half of 2026 has a few big games on the way, including Star Fox and various third-party releases.Nintendo says the livestream will run for roughly 50 minutes, and it'll highlight upcoming Nintendo Switch 2 and Nintendo]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/nintendo-direct-confirmed-for-june-9-and-its-a-big-one/</link><pubDate>Mon, 08 Jun 2026 15:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/nintendo-direct-confirmed-for-june-9-and-its-a-big-one/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nintendo Direct Confirmed For June 9]]></title><description><![CDATA[A new Nintendo Direct livestream has been announced for June 9, making an already busy month of&nbsp;gaming showcases&nbsp;even busier.Nintendo has held a June Direct&nbsp;showcase every year since 2012, and it's not breaking that run in 2026. The content of each broadcast varies, as some years have been game-specific livestreams--like last year's Donkey Kong Bananza showcase--while older June Directs tied into E3 week and provided a broader overview of what to expect from Nintendo for the rest]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/nintendo-direct-confirmed-for-june-9/</link><pubDate>Mon, 08 Jun 2026 15:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/nintendo-direct-confirmed-for-june-9/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Blood Message’s Melee Combat Is Much More Impressive Than The Initial Trailer]]></title><description><![CDATA[If the debut trailer for NetEase's new AAA action title, Blood Message, didn't blow you away during Summer Game Fest, then the follow-up video may make a better impression. Developer 24 Entertainment Lin'an has shared an extended look at Blood Message's gameplay that reveals a greater cinematic flare for action that the initial footage failed to convey.<br />
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cSe_O_U5Gr0<br />
The game takes place in Asia sometime in the ninth century during the Shazhou uprising. Players cont]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/blood-messages-melee-combat-is-much-more-impressive-than-the-initial-trailer/</link><pubDate>Mon, 08 Jun 2026 15:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/blood-messages-melee-combat-is-much-more-impressive-than-the-initial-trailer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Here’s What Gears Of War’s Original Designer Thinks About E-Day]]></title><description><![CDATA[It's been a long time since Gears of War creator and original designer Cliff Bleszinski was guiding the franchise, but he eagerly watched the premiere of new footage of the latest game, Gears of War: E-Day, during the Xbox Games Showcase. And like a proud father, Bleszinski shared his enthusiastic response to what he saw."Loved the struggle with that one Locust, but it's weird how the other ones (not the 'naked' ones) went down so easy," wrote Bleszinski on X. "The tough one didn't seem to be dr]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/heres-what-gears-of-wars-original-designer-thinks-about-e-day/</link><pubDate>Mon, 08 Jun 2026 11:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/heres-what-gears-of-wars-original-designer-thinks-about-e-day/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Xbox Clarifies Its Exclusivity Strategy Moving Forward, Wants You To Buy An Xbox]]></title><description><![CDATA[Today's Xbox Games Showcase was the first under the leadership of Xbox CEO Asha Sharma, who has pledged to consider making changes to Xbox's exclusivity strategy. Now, another Xbox executive, chief content officer Matt Booty, has clarified Microsoft's position on exclusives going forward.<br />
He told Gamertag Radio, "Our big multiplayer games [and] live-service games are going to continue to be multiplatform."<br />
So why isn't Gears of War: E-Day going to be on PS5, and is instead an Xbox console exclus]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/xbox-clarifies-its-exclusivity-strategy-moving-forward-wants-you-to-buy-an-xbox/</link><pubDate>Sun, 07 Jun 2026 23:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/xbox-clarifies-its-exclusivity-strategy-moving-forward-wants-you-to-buy-an-xbox/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Spyro Devs Don’t See Many Comparisons To Its Flying, Except Iron Man Or Flight Sims]]></title><description><![CDATA[The announcement of a new Spyro the Dragon game in more than two decades during the Xbox Game Showcase is aiming high with the confirmation that it will feature "true dragon flight" gameplay for the first time. Speaking of the challenge of introducing this mechanic to the dragon's core kit in an interview with GameSpot, the developers at Toys For Bob hint that it's unlike anything from any other game."One of the big challenges was that, as we were thinking about what other games even broach this]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/spyro-devs-dont-see-many-comparisons-to-its-flying-except-iron-man-or-flight-sims/</link><pubDate>Sun, 07 Jun 2026 22:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/spyro-devs-dont-see-many-comparisons-to-its-flying-except-iron-man-or-flight-sims/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fable’s Chicken Obsession Goes Even Deeper Than We Imagined]]></title><description><![CDATA[Microsoft and Playground Games have announced the preorder bonuses for the Fable reboot, and wouldn't you know it, one of the perks is a chicken suit.For anyone just catching up, the Fable franchise is basically obsessed wth chickens, so it's fitting that one of the preorder perks is a chicken suit. The "legendary" costume includes a beak, feathers, and "questionable dignity," according to the item's official description.In addition to the chicken suit, people who preorder Fable get the Wild Flo]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/fables-chicken-obsession-goes-even-deeper-than-we-imagined/</link><pubDate>Sun, 07 Jun 2026 22:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/fables-chicken-obsession-goes-even-deeper-than-we-imagined/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gears Of War: E-Day Is Drastically Changing Movement For The First Time In The Series]]></title><description><![CDATA[During the Gears of War: E-Day Direct, which took place after a packed Xbox Showcase at Summer Game Fest, we got a good look at some of the big changes The Coalition is bringing to the Gears of War formula established nearly two decades ago. In short: Marcus can jump.Gears of War has been defined by its big, brutish protagonists who look and walk like tanks. It was the series that helped define waist-high cover when cover-based shooters were taking off, and hasn't really strayed much from that.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/gears-of-war-e-day-is-drastically-changing-movement-for-the-first-time-in-the-series/</link><pubDate>Sun, 07 Jun 2026 21:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/gears-of-war-e-day-is-drastically-changing-movement-for-the-first-time-in-the-series/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How The New Spyro Is Handling The Big-Name Options For Its Lead Voice Actor]]></title><description><![CDATA[Spyro: A Realm Beyond is the first new Spyro game, not associated with the Toys to Life Skylanders spin-off, in years. In the intervening time the definitive voice of Spyro, Tom Kenny, has become one of the biggest names in the business thanks to voicing the mega-hit SpongeBob Squarepants. But despite the success, Kenny wasn't too big for his square britches. Spyro creative director Lou Studdert told GameSpot he was game for returning and still loves the character."We started a normal VO casting]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/how-the-new-spyro-is-handling-the-big-name-options-for-its-lead-voice-actor/</link><pubDate>Sun, 07 Jun 2026 21:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/how-the-new-spyro-is-handling-the-big-name-options-for-its-lead-voice-actor/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fable Reboot Story Expansion Announced 8 Months Before The Game Even Releases]]></title><description><![CDATA[Microsoft and Playground Games showed off the Fable reboot at the Xbox Games Showcase, but the event didn't include all of the big announcements.After the showcase ended, Playground announced the game's first expansion, Order of the Hero. Described as a "story-driven" expansion, Order of the Hero will launch sometime after Fable releases, but a specific date was not confirmed.<br />
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FuJjIgntefE<br />
Order of the Hero takes players to a "brand-new region" of Albion where they]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/fable-reboot-story-expansion-announced-8-months-before-the-game-even-releases/</link><pubDate>Sun, 07 Jun 2026 21:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/fable-reboot-story-expansion-announced-8-months-before-the-game-even-releases/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gears Of War: E-Day Open Beta: Start Dates And How To Get In Early]]></title><description><![CDATA[Gears Of War: E-Day's big showing at the Xbox Games Showcase was primarily focused on single-player, but the game will have a multiplayer mode, too.<br />
While more details on multiplayer are being saved for later, Microsoft did confirm that an open beta for the multiplayer element is coming this August. Here's everything we know.Gears of War: E-Day releases on October 6 for Xbox Series X|S and PC. A PS5 version was reportedly going to happen, but got canceled as part of Microsoft's renewed focus on]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/gears-of-war-e-day-open-beta-start-dates-and-how-to-get-in-early/</link><pubDate>Sun, 07 Jun 2026 21:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/gears-of-war-e-day-open-beta-start-dates-and-how-to-get-in-early/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Crazy Taxi: World Tour Uses Generative AI, Sega Reveals]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sega has disclosed that Crazy Taxi: World Tour is using AI-generated content, according to the game's Steam page.The corporation states, "We use generative AI as a support tool for developers, aiming to provide better content to our users and enable developers to focus more on creative tasks." It goes on to clarify that AI has not been used in reference to the performers in the game.It is the first major game from Sega's upcoming slate confirmed to be using generative AI, since executives stated]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/crazy-taxi-world-tour-uses-generative-ai-sega-reveals/</link><pubDate>Sun, 07 Jun 2026 20:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/crazy-taxi-world-tour-uses-generative-ai-sega-reveals/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gears Of War: E-Day Includes The Chainsaw Lancer’s Origin Story]]></title><description><![CDATA[Gears of War: E-Day depicts the earliest days of the war between humanity and the Locust Horde, but if you thought that meant the famous chainsaw-equipped Lancer rifle wouldn't make an appearance, you will be pleasantly surprised.<br />
As shared during the Gears of War: E-Day Direct that followed the Xbox Games Showcase, the origin of the chainsaw-fitted Lancer will be shown during the campaign. Following a massive battle in a grocery store that saw survivors use a regular chainsaw as an improvised w]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/gears-of-war-e-day-includes-the-chainsaw-lancers-origin-story/</link><pubDate>Sun, 07 Jun 2026 20:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/gears-of-war-e-day-includes-the-chainsaw-lancers-origin-story/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Xbox Unveils New 25th-Anniversary Edition Xbox Series X Based On Original Xbox–And It’s Gonna Be Pricey]]></title><description><![CDATA[Microsoft announced new 25th-anniversary edition Xbox Series X model--aptly dubbed the Xbox Series X25--and a matching Xbox Wireless Controller during the Xbox Games Showcase.&nbsp;Pricing was not announced, but it's expected the system will cost a pretty penny given its special design and the global macroeconomic environment that's driving up prices on most products these days.The console and controller both sport translucent "OG Green" chassis emblazoned with "X25" logos. The new Xbox Wireless]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/xbox-unveils-new-25th-anniversary-edition-xbox-series-x-based-on-original-xboxand-its-gonna-be-pricey/</link><pubDate>Sun, 07 Jun 2026 20:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/xbox-unveils-new-25th-anniversary-edition-xbox-series-x-based-on-original-xboxand-its-gonna-be-pricey/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Clockwork Revolution Is Another Xbox Console Exclusive, Coming In 2027]]></title><description><![CDATA[As part of the Xbox Games Showcase, developer inXile showed off its upcoming action-shooter Clockwork Revolution, and confirmed that the game is releasing in 2027 as an Xbox console exclusive. It'll also release on PC.It's the second Xbox console exclusive that Microsoft confirmed during its Xbox Games Showcase, joining Gears of War: E-Day under that designation.<br />
A new trailer for Clockwork Revolution debuted at the Xbox Games Showcase event, showing off the steampunk city of Avalon and the main]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/clockwork-revolution-is-another-xbox-console-exclusive-coming-in-2027/</link><pubDate>Sun, 07 Jun 2026 20:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/clockwork-revolution-is-another-xbox-console-exclusive-coming-in-2027/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Persona 6 Is Finally Official After Years Of Waiting]]></title><description><![CDATA[Following a series of leaks earlier this week, Sega and Atlus have officially revealed Persona 6, the next mainline entry in the longrunning RPG series.The trailer was incredibly sparse on details, showing only a dark, ominous environment that looked a lot like a cemetery, bathed in green lightning. The color is important, as green has been associated for Persona 6 rumors for years now. For reference, all mainline Persona titles have a color attributed to them, with red for Persona 5, yellow for]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/persona-6-is-finally-official-after-years-of-waiting/</link><pubDate>Sun, 07 Jun 2026 20:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/persona-6-is-finally-official-after-years-of-waiting/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Spyro The Dragon Returns After 20 Years, And He’s Finally Taking Flight]]></title><description><![CDATA[The first new Spyro game in over 20 years was officially revealed at the Xbox Games Showcase today. Developed by Toys for Bob, Spyro: A Realm Beyond sees the iconic purple dragon return in 2027, along with longtime Spyro voice actor Tom Kenny (SpongeBob SquarePants).<br />
With it being a long time since Spyro officially headlined his very own game, Toys for Bob has chosen to age the dragon up a little, as well as give him free rein to fly&nbsp;amongst the clouds, not just glide through them or be con]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/spyro-the-dragon-returns-after-20-years-and-hes-finally-taking-flight/</link><pubDate>Sun, 07 Jun 2026 20:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/spyro-the-dragon-returns-after-20-years-and-hes-finally-taking-flight/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Crazy Taxi Game Revealed Using That Classic Offspring Song]]></title><description><![CDATA[As part of the Xbox Games Showcase, Sega officially unveiled Crazy Taxi: World Tour, a reboot of the classic arcade game.The brief teaser indicates shows landmarks like the Golden Gate Bridge, which confirms the new title will be set in San Francisco, just like the setting of the original game, as well as Axel, one of the series' original drivers. It will be coming to Xbox Series X/S, PC, PlayStation 5, and Nintendo Switch 2 in 2027.The Crazy Taxi series has been effectively on ice for years, bu]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/new-crazy-taxi-game-revealed-using-that-classic-offspring-song/</link><pubDate>Sun, 07 Jun 2026 20:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/new-crazy-taxi-game-revealed-using-that-classic-offspring-song/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Magicians: The Devil’s Deal Looks Like BioShock With Stage Magic, Coming To Game Pass]]></title><description><![CDATA[A new game premiere at the Xbox Games Showcase gave us serious BioShock vibes, set against a world of Houdini-era magic. The first-person shooter swaps out chemicals for trick cards, and naturally, the devil is involved. Magicians: The Devil's Deal is coming to PC, PS5, and Xbox in 2027.<br />
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v8b2Jd-2y54<br />
The trailer also included a mention that it will come to Xbox Game Pass.Magicians: The Devil's Deal is coming from Uppercut Games, a studio composed of BioShock vets,]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/magicians-the-devils-deal-looks-like-bioshock-with-stage-magic-coming-to-game-pass/</link><pubDate>Sun, 07 Jun 2026 19:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/magicians-the-devils-deal-looks-like-bioshock-with-stage-magic-coming-to-game-pass/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Doom: The Dark Ages Swaps The Shield For An Awesome-Looking Spear In New Revelations DLC]]></title><description><![CDATA[During the Xbox Games Showcase at Summer Game Fest, id Software revealed an expansion for Doom: The Dark Ages titled Revelations. Taking the Doom Slayer to hell and swapping out Dark Ages' distinctive shield for a spear, the DLC launches soon, on July 7 for all platforms.The spear is the star of the show here, acting as a big change to the shield that was a permanent part of your loadout in the main game. You'll be able to launch the spear at foes from a distance but also use it as a grappling h]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/doom-the-dark-ages-swaps-the-shield-for-an-awesome-looking-spear-in-new-revelations-dlc/</link><pubDate>Sun, 07 Jun 2026 19:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/doom-the-dark-ages-swaps-the-shield-for-an-awesome-looking-spear-in-new-revelations-dlc/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Co-Op Game, Join Us, Is Like GTA With Cults And The Apocalypse]]></title><description><![CDATA[Getting a new gameplay trailer and release date during the Xbox Games Showcase today, Join Us is an upcoming co-op game for up to four players, and sees you take the role of a cult leader hellbent on securing the safety of your followers.<br />
Whether you're making difficult decisions on who to sacrifice, focusing on building your base, turning tractors into killing machines, commandeering a pig mount, or growing a vast collection of military-grade weapons, there's a role for everyone in the cult.<br />
ht]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/new-co-op-game-join-us-is-like-gta-with-cults-and-the-apocalypse/</link><pubDate>Sun, 07 Jun 2026 19:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/new-co-op-game-join-us-is-like-gta-with-cults-and-the-apocalypse/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Hellblade Game Already Coming, But Is Just Called “Senua”]]></title><description><![CDATA[During Summer Game Fest, Xbox unveiled what's coming to Microsoft's console in 2026 and the immediate future during its Xbox Game Showcase. Among the announcements was a surprise reveal trailer for the next Hellblade game, which is just called "Senua," instead of Hellblade III.This story is developing...<br />
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=91LAY9B6lUc]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/new-hellblade-game-already-coming-but-is-just-called-senua/</link><pubDate>Sun, 07 Jun 2026 19:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/new-hellblade-game-already-coming-but-is-just-called-senua/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Persona 4 Revival Coming February 2027, Included In Game Pass]]></title><description><![CDATA[Persona 4 Revival, a remake of the highly regarded entry in the Persona series, is coming on February 28, 2027. The release date was revealed as part of the Xbox showcase during Summer Game Fest, and the reveal included the announcement that it will be available on Xbox Game Pass.<br />
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wg3Enwd7Ba4]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/persona-4-revival-coming-february-2027-included-in-game-pass/</link><pubDate>Sun, 07 Jun 2026 19:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/persona-4-revival-coming-february-2027-included-in-game-pass/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[State Of Decay 3 Finally Resurfaces With New Trailer, And It’s Coming To PS5]]></title><description><![CDATA[State of Decay 3 has resurfaced at the Xbox Games Showcase with a new trailer, a release window, and confirmation of a PlayStation 5 edition.State of Decay 3 will release in 2027 for Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5, and PC."In&nbsp;State of Decay 3&nbsp;you&rsquo;ll construct settlements, maintain a community of survivors, and battle back against an encroaching zombie threat--with support for solo play or shared world co-op for up to four players--all within a massive open world survival sandbox,]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/state-of-decay-3-finally-resurfaces-with-new-trailer-and-its-coming-to-ps5/</link><pubDate>Sun, 07 Jun 2026 19:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/state-of-decay-3-finally-resurfaces-with-new-trailer-and-its-coming-to-ps5/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Prologue Missions For Halo: Campaign Evolved Revealed, Releasing In July]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Xbox Games Showcase would not be complete without an appearance from Halo: Campaign Evolved, and that's exactly what fans got during this year's show.The new trailer gave a first glimpse of Operation: Meteorite, a brand new prologue featuring Master Chief and Sgt. Johnson. It also confirmed that the Unreal 5 remake will release this summer on July 28, while Premium and Collector's Edition owners will get early access beginning from July 23.<br />
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_WwqeSUMEIY<br />
Set a y]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/new-prologue-missions-for-halo-campaign-evolved-revealed-releasing-in-july/</link><pubDate>Sun, 07 Jun 2026 19:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/new-prologue-missions-for-halo-campaign-evolved-revealed-releasing-in-july/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Metro 2039 Arrives Next February, And Nazis Have Overtaken Moscow]]></title><description><![CDATA[Metro 2039 was revealed earlier this year with an eerie cinematic trailer, but it only teased a few moments of gameplay at the very end. For fans eagerly waiting for more action, they got their first chance during the Xbox Games Showcase, where 4A Games debuted a gameplay trailer focused on new antagonist Hunter and his iron-fist rule on the titular Metro.&nbsp;The Spartan Order--an organization that seemed to have altruistic motives in previous Metro games--has been twisted and morphed into an]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/metro-2039-arrives-next-february-and-nazis-have-overtaken-moscow/</link><pubDate>Sun, 07 Jun 2026 19:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/metro-2039-arrives-next-february-and-nazis-have-overtaken-moscow/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fable Release Date Announced, With A Look At New And Old Villains]]></title><description><![CDATA[At long last, Microsoft has shown more of its new Fable game and announced a release date for it. The new Fable, which is developed by Forza Horizon studio Playground, launches on February 23, 2027for Xbox, PC, and PS5.The trailer opened with our first look at Isabel, the game's main antagonist played by Hayley Atwell. Isabel is described as a hero attempting to right a tragic wrong, which is clear by her portrayal in the game's latest trailer. She doesn't seems like the same mustache-twirling v]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/fable-release-date-announced-with-a-look-at-new-and-old-villains/</link><pubDate>Sun, 07 Jun 2026 19:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/fable-release-date-announced-with-a-look-at-new-and-old-villains/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gears Of War E-Day Looks Mobility-Focused, And Don’t Worry, There’s A Chainsaw]]></title><description><![CDATA[During the Xbox Games Showcase, Microsoft announced that Gears of War: E-Day will launch on October 3. The game is co-developed by The Coalition and People Can Fly, and is in the works for Xbox Series X|S and PC. It's not coming to PlayStation 5, Xbox CEO Asha Sharma confirmed during the showcase.During the Xbox Games Showcase, Microsoft showed off new gameplay footage for the game, and it looked pretty impressive. We saw Marcus Fenix in an intense set-piece fighting off numerous types of Locust]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/gears-of-war-e-day-looks-mobility-focused-and-dont-worry-theres-a-chainsaw/</link><pubDate>Sun, 07 Jun 2026 19:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/gears-of-war-e-day-looks-mobility-focused-and-dont-worry-theres-a-chainsaw/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gears Of War: E-Day Won’t Come To PS5 After All]]></title><description><![CDATA[The next Gears of War game, Gears of War: E-Day, has been confirmed as an Xbox console exclusive, as shared during the Xbox Games Showcase.<br />
According to Jeff Grubb, who has accurately reported on numerous unannounced games industry news over the years, "Gears of War: E-Day was going to be on PS5--it's not anymore. That just happened. That's a decision that just got made." Grubb said this on the eve of the Xbox Games Showcase.<br />
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=12m0bw1W_tk<br />
Gears of War: E-Day was ne]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/gears-of-war-e-day-wont-come-to-ps5-after-all/</link><pubDate>Sun, 07 Jun 2026 18:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/gears-of-war-e-day-wont-come-to-ps5-after-all/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gears Of War: E-Day PS5 Version Canceled, Report Says]]></title><description><![CDATA[The next Gears of War game, Gears of War: E-Day, was reportedly planned for release on PlayStation 5, but is no longer coming to the system.According to Jeff Grubb, who has accurately reported on numerous unannounced games industry news over the years, "Gears of War: E-Day was going to be on PS5--it's not anymore. That just happened. That's a decision that just got made." Grubb said this on the eve of the Xbox Games Showcase.<br />
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=12m0bw1W_tk<br />
Gears of War: E-Day was ne]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/gears-of-war-e-day-ps5-version-canceled-report-says/</link><pubDate>Sun, 07 Jun 2026 18:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/gears-of-war-e-day-ps5-version-canceled-report-says/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gears Of War: E-Day Is An Xbox Console Exclusive, And Is Not Coming To PS5]]></title><description><![CDATA[The next Gears of War game, Gears of War: E-Day, has been confirmed as an Xbox console exclusive, as shared during the Xbox Games Showcase.<br />
According to Jeff Grubb, who has accurately reported on numerous unannounced games industry news over the years, "Gears of War: E-Day was going to be on PS5--it's not anymore. That just happened. That's a decision that just got made." Grubb said this on the eve of the Xbox Games Showcase.<br />
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=12m0bw1W_tk<br />
Gears of War: E-Day was ne]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/gears-of-war-e-day-is-an-xbox-console-exclusive-and-is-not-coming-to-ps5/</link><pubDate>Sun, 07 Jun 2026 18:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/gears-of-war-e-day-is-an-xbox-console-exclusive-and-is-not-coming-to-ps5/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Studio Behind Silent Hill 2 Remake Is Taking Star Trek Somewhere Unexpected]]></title><description><![CDATA[Silent Hill 2&nbsp;remake developer Bloober Team&nbsp;is boldly going where it has never gone before, as the studio has revealed Star Trek: Shadow Frontier, its next project. Set on a mysterious, uncharted planet, the game is described as a sci-fi psychological thriller set in the final frontier.The game also features a protagonist who'll be instantly recognizable to Star Trek: The Next Generation fans, as Bajoran officer and Maquis rebel&nbsp;Ro Laren returns for an away mission on a hostile wo]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/the-studio-behind-silent-hill-2-remake-is-taking-star-trek-somewhere-unexpected/</link><pubDate>Sun, 07 Jun 2026 18:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/the-studio-behind-silent-hill-2-remake-is-taking-star-trek-somewhere-unexpected/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bloober Team Says It’s Humbled By The “Many Corpses” In The Horror Multiplayer Genre]]></title><description><![CDATA[The realm of asymmetrical horror multiplayer games grows a little bigger with Saw: Genesis, Bloober Team and Anshar Studios' co-developed 3v1 game based on Lionsgate's Saw franchise. I got to sit in on a roughly 30-minute hands-off preview of the game at Summer Game Fest 2026, and I asked the team about what it's like entering this crowded space, where it seems like Hollywood is seeing dollar signs and throwing its licenses at various teams, then leaving some game studios to pick up the pieces w]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/bloober-team-says-its-humbled-by-the-many-corpses-in-the-horror-multiplayer-genre/</link><pubDate>Sun, 07 Jun 2026 17:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/bloober-team-says-its-humbled-by-the-many-corpses-in-the-horror-multiplayer-genre/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Madden 27 Kicks Years Of Muscle Memory To The Curb]]></title><description><![CDATA[On the field, it's getting harder to complain about Madden as a series. A lot of the old, reliable criticisms don't really stand up to reality anymore, as the game has been solid or better for several years now. Introducing big changes for the better has been the recent MO for the Tiburon team. That was true for a short period even before the College Football team was resurrected, and it's only seemed truer since then, as that team has earned some influence over the direction of EA's football ga]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/madden-27-kicks-years-of-muscle-memory-to-the-curb/</link><pubDate>Sun, 07 Jun 2026 17:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/madden-27-kicks-years-of-muscle-memory-to-the-curb/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Final Fantasy 7 Revelation Director Shares His Favorite Thing To Remake]]></title><description><![CDATA[Square Enix's Final Fantasy 7 remake trilogy will reach its climax next year with Final Fantasy 7 Revelation. As with its two predecessors, the third game pays tribute to the original Final Fantasy 7. However, the game's director Naoki Hamaguchi, has a surprising choice for his favorite part to remake for a new generation of players."There's just so many scenes, elements that are an homage to the original that it's so hard to choose," Hamaguchi told GameSpot. "But if I were to speak on one, I'd]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/final-fantasy-7-revelation-director-shares-his-favorite-thing-to-remake/</link><pubDate>Sun, 07 Jun 2026 17:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/final-fantasy-7-revelation-director-shares-his-favorite-thing-to-remake/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Best Stardew Valley-Like Is Finally Hitting 1.0 With A Big Update]]></title><description><![CDATA[Since Stardew Valley came along to reinvigorate the cozy farm sim, many games have tried to emulate the formula and add their own twists with varying degrees of success. In all that time none have come as close to matching or exceeding Stardew as Fields of Mistria, and it's coming out of early access with a big update on August 5.<br />
The announcement details all the changes coming in the Mistria 1.0 update. Most notably it closes the loop on some quests and stories that have been dangling for early]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/the-best-stardew-valley-like-is-finally-hitting-10-with-a-big-update/</link><pubDate>Sun, 07 Jun 2026 16:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/the-best-stardew-valley-like-is-finally-hitting-10-with-a-big-update/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Final Fantasy 7 Revelation: 22 New Screenshots Showcasing Its World, Combat, And More]]></title><description><![CDATA[It's hard to believe, but after almost a decade, the Unknown Journey will conclude in Final Fantasy Revelation next year. Officially shown off at Summer Game Fest Live this week, Revelation is shaping up to be an exciting conclusion to the Final Fantasy 7 Remake saga, as well as a good-looking game on top of that.That's hardly surprising, considering just how well-crafted Final Fantasy 7 Remake and Rebirth were on a graphical level, and if you don't believe us, then check out 22 new screenshots]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/final-fantasy-7-revelation-22-new-screenshots-showcasing-its-world-combat-and-more/</link><pubDate>Sat, 06 Jun 2026 23:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/final-fantasy-7-revelation-22-new-screenshots-showcasing-its-world-combat-and-more/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Halloween: The Game’s Scary New Story Trailer Shows Michael Myers Finding His Mask And Knife]]></title><description><![CDATA[A new trailer for Halloween: The Game premiered today at the Future Games Show, and it's terrifying.<br />
The new trailer focuses on the game's single-player mode, in which players take on the role of Michael Myers as they set out to terrorize the people of Haddonfield.The game's campaign invites players to live out the story of how Michael Myers escaped from the Smith's Grove Sanitarium and the brutality that followed."Unlike the film&rsquo;s protagonists, who desperately attempt to survive an encou]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/halloween-the-games-scary-new-story-trailer-shows-michael-myers-finding-his-mask-and-knife/</link><pubDate>Sat, 06 Jun 2026 23:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/halloween-the-games-scary-new-story-trailer-shows-michael-myers-finding-his-mask-and-knife/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Vampire Survivors Studio Is Expanding In A Big Way, Starting With An “Evil Twin” DLC]]></title><description><![CDATA[Vampire Survivors developer Poncle Games had some big news to share at the Future Games Show Summer Showcase, starting with the announcement of a new chapter for its hit game. Called Legacy of the Bloodmoon, this new expansion will be released later in the Summer season, and Poncle has described it as an "evil twin" to the previously released Legacy of the Moonspell add-on.The new DLC adds 10 new characters, 16 new weapons and evolutions, a new extra-large stage, and more music tracks. Legacy of]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/vampire-survivors-studio-is-expanding-in-a-big-way-starting-with-an-evil-twin-dlc/</link><pubDate>Sat, 06 Jun 2026 23:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/vampire-survivors-studio-is-expanding-in-a-big-way-starting-with-an-evil-twin-dlc/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hitman Classic Trilogy Remasters Are Coming, See The Improved Graphics]]></title><description><![CDATA[While fans await the next mainline Hitman game, IO Interactive and Saber Interactive have announced that the original three games in the series are being remastered in a bundle called the Hitman Classic Trilogy Remastered.Specifically, Hitman: Codename 47, Hitman 2: Silent Assassin, and Hitman: Contracts are included in the bundle.<br />
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4DnU7QV0Oi8<br />
The game's have been "painstakingly rebuilt," according to the official announcement. The new versions of the original gam]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/hitman-classic-trilogy-remasters-are-coming-see-the-improved-graphics/</link><pubDate>Sat, 06 Jun 2026 21:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/hitman-classic-trilogy-remasters-are-coming-see-the-improved-graphics/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Final Fantasy 7 Revelation’s New FITS System Lets You Turn Cloud Into A Black Mage]]></title><description><![CDATA[When the Unknown Journey continues in Final Fantasy 7 Revelation, Cloud and his companions are going to embark on it while debuting some fashionable new combat gear. Revelation introduces a new gameplay mechanic&nbsp;called FITS (Function Integrated Tactical Suitware), which is inspired by the jobs system of classic Final Fantasy games. Using new suits, Cloud and the rest of the cast can wield new skills in battle that you might not normally associate with them.Each character in Revelations has]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/final-fantasy-7-revelations-new-fits-system-lets-you-turn-cloud-into-a-black-mage/</link><pubDate>Sat, 06 Jun 2026 21:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/final-fantasy-7-revelations-new-fits-system-lets-you-turn-cloud-into-a-black-mage/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Final Fantasy Revelation Is A Definitive Conclusion, But Could Make Way For Side Stories In The Future]]></title><description><![CDATA[Final Fantasy Revelation is the third game in the remake trilogy that kicked off with Final Fantasy Remake back in 2020, promising to conclude the epic tale that has been significantly added compared to its PlayStation original. But with Revelation capping off Cloud and company's adventure, is there space for more stories within this universe?That's a question GameSpot posed to Final Fantasy Revelation director Naoki Hamaguchi, who confirmed that Revelation will definitively conclude the story.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/final-fantasy-revelation-is-a-definitive-conclusion-but-could-make-way-for-side-stories-in-the-future/</link><pubDate>Sat, 06 Jun 2026 21:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/final-fantasy-revelation-is-a-definitive-conclusion-but-could-make-way-for-side-stories-in-the-future/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Final Fantasy 7 Revelation Wants Minigames To Feel Like A Choice Again]]></title><description><![CDATA[Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth's minigames were polarizing when they were first&nbsp;introduced, and for Final Fantasy 7 Revelation, Square Enix has reworked how it will "deliver" them to players. One of the main complaints with Rebirth's minigames&nbsp;was the sheer volume of them and how completing them was mandatory to unlock rare Materia or Gold Saucer dates with certain characters.Speaking to GameSpot, series director Naoki Hamaguchi confirmed that while minigames will return, most of them will be]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/final-fantasy-7-revelation-wants-minigames-to-feel-like-a-choice-again/</link><pubDate>Sat, 06 Jun 2026 21:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/final-fantasy-7-revelation-wants-minigames-to-feel-like-a-choice-again/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[God Of War Laufey May Feature Gods Who Were Killed In The Previous Games]]></title><description><![CDATA[Throughout the original God of War trilogy and its spin-offs, Kratos left a lot of dead gods in his wake. Some of those late deities may come back to haunt Kratos's wife, Faye, in the upcoming title, God of War Laufey. While Kratos is still among the living, Ariel Lawrence--the director of God of War Laufey--hinted that one of his first foes could return."We&rsquo;ve been killing gods for a really long time," Lawrence told GameSpot. "So we&rsquo;ve been thinking about this question. Since Ares d]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/god-of-war-laufey-may-feature-gods-who-were-killed-in-the-previous-games/</link><pubDate>Sat, 06 Jun 2026 20:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/god-of-war-laufey-may-feature-gods-who-were-killed-in-the-previous-games/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Godzilla Is Apparently Not Afraid Of GTA 6]]></title><description><![CDATA[With Rockstar's GTA 6 set to "blot out the sun" when it arrives on November 19, numerous developers are purposefully avoiding releasing their games near it. In fact, there are basically no other major games set for release in November at all as of now.Now, a report from the reputable leaker Dealabs Magazine says a remaster of Godzilla: Destroy All Monsters Melee is releasing on November 3, just ahead of GTA 6.<br />
The report said Atari is bringing back the 2002 GameCube game for PS5, Xbox Series X|S]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/godzilla-is-apparently-not-afraid-of-gta-6/</link><pubDate>Sat, 06 Jun 2026 19:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/godzilla-is-apparently-not-afraid-of-gta-6/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[007 First Light Budget Was Not $200 Million, Exec Says As Game Passes 3 Million Sales]]></title><description><![CDATA[The new James Bond game, 007 First Light, has passed 3 million sales, according to IO Interactive CEO Hakan Abrak, who also pushed back against the claim that the game cost $200 million to develop.He told IGN that it's true that First Light is "by far" the most expensive entertainment product to ever come out of IO's home country of Denmark. However, $200 million covers much more than the game's development budget, including returning some money to developers in the form of bonuses.<br />
&ldquo;We gi]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/007-first-light-budget-was-not-200-million-exec-says-as-game-passes-3-million-sales/</link><pubDate>Sat, 06 Jun 2026 19:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/007-first-light-budget-was-not-200-million-exec-says-as-game-passes-3-million-sales/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Marvel 1943: Rise Of Hydra Delayed To 2027, Exec Explains Why It’s Taking So Long]]></title><description><![CDATA[Marvel 1943: Rise of Hydra has not been seen or discussed in some time, prompting people to wonder about its fate. And while it remains in development, it's not coming out this year as was expected.Shawn Kittelsen, a senior executive at the newly formed Paramount Games Studio, told IGN that the game is real ("it's on my hard drive right now") but it's taking so long because producer Amy Hennig is pushing for quality."We're continuing development on it, but Amy and the team have big ambitions for]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/marvel-1943-rise-of-hydra-delayed-to-2027-exec-explains-why-its-taking-so-long/</link><pubDate>Sat, 06 Jun 2026 18:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/marvel-1943-rise-of-hydra-delayed-to-2027-exec-explains-why-its-taking-so-long/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[There’s One Big Change To Sephiroth In Final Fantasy 7 Revelation]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sephiroth is up to his old tricks in Final Fantasy 7 Revelation, but one thing that has changed about the enduring villain is his voice. Tyler Hoechlin previously voiced the One-Winged Angel in Final Fantasy 7 Remake and its first sequel, Rebirth, but Revelation features&nbsp;anime veteran Travis Willingham as the voice of the antagonist.<br />
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bZ3KTw0ow1M&amp;pp=0gcJCSgLAYcqIYzv<br />
Following&nbsp;an interview with game director Naoki Hamaguchi, streamer Maximilian Dood co]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/theres-one-big-change-to-sephiroth-in-final-fantasy-7-revelation/</link><pubDate>Sat, 06 Jun 2026 17:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/theres-one-big-change-to-sephiroth-in-final-fantasy-7-revelation/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Call Of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 DMZ Adds GTA-Like Wanted System]]></title><description><![CDATA[DMZ mode returns for Modern Warfare 4, bringing back Call of Duty's take on the "high-risk for high-reward" extraction shooter genre. Infinity Ward is expanding on the features from the original DMZ, and Modern Warfare 4 includes a new "GTA-like" Wanted system, making it a lot riskier to play loud.DMZ's Hajin map is a hostile territory, where players want to loot and make a successful extraction with all their valuables and gear. Dangers come from fighting AI enemies as well as other real player]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/call-of-duty-modern-warfare-4-dmz-adds-gta-like-wanted-system/</link><pubDate>Sat, 06 Jun 2026 17:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/call-of-duty-modern-warfare-4-dmz-adds-gta-like-wanted-system/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Anger Shows That Fans Care, And God Of War Laufey’s Director Hopes They Come Along For The Journey]]></title><description><![CDATA[God of War Laufey marks the first time in the franchise that you'll be playing as anyone other than the Ghost of Sparta, Kratos. Instead, you'll play as Faye, his late wife whose death kicked off the events of the God of War reboot in 2018. It's a big change for the series that has rubbed some fans the wrong way, but Laufey's director sees that as a good thing.GameSpot spoke to God of War Laufey's director, Ariel Lawrence, who explained why fans who are skeptical of the new direction, and even t]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/anger-shows-that-fans-care-and-god-of-war-laufeys-director-hopes-they-come-along-for-the-journey/</link><pubDate>Sat, 06 Jun 2026 16:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/anger-shows-that-fans-care-and-god-of-war-laufeys-director-hopes-they-come-along-for-the-journey/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Best Trailers Of Summer Game Fest Live: Resident Evil, Final Fantasy, And More]]></title><description><![CDATA[Geoff Keighley's annual showcase of new game trailers and reveals has come to a close, and this year's edition of Summer Game Fest Live was easily one of the best so far. Focused purely on video games--we're hoping the Muppets Statler and Waldorf will return to heckle Keighley in December--Summer Game Fest Live was firing on all cylinders last night. If you missed out on the lengthy event and you want a highlight reel of its best trailers, we've compiled them into a digestible video below for yo]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/the-best-trailers-of-summer-game-fest-live-resident-evil-final-fantasy-and-more/</link><pubDate>Sat, 06 Jun 2026 16:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/the-best-trailers-of-summer-game-fest-live-resident-evil-final-fantasy-and-more/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Best Trailers Of Summer Game Fest Live 2026: Resident Evil, Final Fantasy, And More]]></title><description><![CDATA[Geoff Keighley's annual showcase of new game trailers and reveals has come to a close, and this year's edition of Summer Game Fest Live was easily one of the best so far. Focused purely on video games--we're hoping the Muppets Statler and Waldorf will return to heckle Keighley in December--Summer Game Fest Live was firing on all cylinders last night. If you missed out on the lengthy event and you want a highlight reel of its best trailers, we've compiled them into a digestible video below for yo]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/the-best-trailers-of-summer-game-fest-live-2026-resident-evil-final-fantasy-and-more/</link><pubDate>Sat, 06 Jun 2026 16:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/the-best-trailers-of-summer-game-fest-live-2026-resident-evil-final-fantasy-and-more/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[God Of War Laufey’s Combat Was Inspired By The Original Greek Trilogy]]></title><description><![CDATA[Until now, Kratos was the primary star of every God of War game. However, his late wife, Faye, is taking the spotlight in God of War Laufey. But when Faye picks up her sword, veteran God of War fans may recognize the influence that the original Greek trilogy had on her fighting style.<br />
"I think that because we started with the idea, like we knew it was going to be a Faye game, we had a Faye model. We couldn't just put Kratos animations on her," God of War Laufey director Ariel Lawrence told GameS]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/god-of-war-laufeys-combat-was-inspired-by-the-original-greek-trilogy/</link><pubDate>Sat, 06 Jun 2026 03:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/god-of-war-laufeys-combat-was-inspired-by-the-original-greek-trilogy/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Summer Game Fest 2026 Watch Party]]></title><description><![CDATA[Summer Game Fest 2026 Watch Party]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/summer-game-fest-2026-watch-party/</link><pubDate>Sat, 06 Jun 2026 02:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/summer-game-fest-2026-watch-party/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Day Of The Devs: Summer Game Fest Edition 2026 – Everything Revealed]]></title><description><![CDATA[Each year, Day of the Devs hosts a showcase around Summer Game Fest to highlight some of the wildly creative indie games in development around the world. The organizers of Day of the Devs revealed to GameSpot that the non-profit received over 1,700 submissions for this year's Summer Game Fest showcase. That massive list of submissions was ultimately narrowed down to 20 titles, diverse in genre and developers, that make up the showcase.<br />
Titles included range from a Yooka-Laylee racing game to a h]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/day-of-the-devs-summer-game-fest-edition-2026-everything-revealed/</link><pubDate>Sat, 06 Jun 2026 02:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/day-of-the-devs-summer-game-fest-edition-2026-everything-revealed/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Super Yooka-Laylee Kart Recalls The Glory Days Of Retro Mario Kart]]></title><description><![CDATA[Just like Mario and Donkey Kong before it, the Yooka-Laylee franchise is expanding to a new genre: kart racing. Playtonic Games announced Super Yooka-Laylee Kart during the Summer Game Fest as part of Day of the Devs 2026.&nbsp;A debut trailer showed off the racer, which looks very similar in style to classic kart racers like the original Super Mario Kart, Mario Kart 64, and Mario Kart: Super Circuit. That means pixel-art character sprites racing on 3D tracks for a cool retro style. Within that]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/super-yooka-laylee-kart-recalls-the-glory-days-of-retro-mario-kart/</link><pubDate>Sat, 06 Jun 2026 01:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/super-yooka-laylee-kart-recalls-the-glory-days-of-retro-mario-kart/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[33-Player Co-Op Raider, 33 Immortals, Will Finally Release In Full Soon]]></title><description><![CDATA[33 Immortals has been available via early access for some time, but if you've been itching to experience the full game, you needn't wait much longer. Announced as part of Summer Game Fest and Day of the Devs, 33 Immortals' 1.0 release arrives on June 10.<br />
That date applies to both the PC versions--across both Steam and Epic Games Store--as well as the Xbox Series X|S version. It existed on Xbox previous as part of the Xbox Game Preview program, with functions similarly to Steam Early Access.https]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/33-player-co-op-raider-33-immortals-will-finally-release-in-full-soon/</link><pubDate>Sat, 06 Jun 2026 01:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/33-player-co-op-raider-33-immortals-will-finally-release-in-full-soon/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What The Hell Do You Name The Follow-Up To N++?]]></title><description><![CDATA[N++ is an absolutely stellar game. I even like the unconventional name and appreciate developer Metanet Software's continued embrace of the N name first used for its original Flash creation more than two decades ago. But it's also a name that comes with some issues, perhaps best demonstrated by the game's name on Steam being followed by "(NPLUSPLUS)." So what do you do when you're making a multiplayer follow-up and need to come up with a name?"It's always been hard for us to name these things,"]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/what-the-hell-do-you-name-the-follow-up-to-n/</link><pubDate>Sat, 06 Jun 2026 01:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/what-the-hell-do-you-name-the-follow-up-to-n/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How Do You Follow The Perfect Platformer? N+ Devs Think They Have The Answer]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mario will forever be the preeminent face of the platformer genre, but for as much as I've loved the series, there's no doubt about what one platformer I'd pick to be stuck with on a desert island: N++. The definitive 2015 version of the long-running N series was a true accomplishment; it's staggering both in terms of the quality and depth of its platforming action, and the sheer scope of the game itself, featuring thousands of hand-crafted levels, plus a level creator.&nbsp;When I first heard t]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/how-do-you-follow-the-perfect-platformer-n-devs-think-they-have-the-answer/</link><pubDate>Sat, 06 Jun 2026 01:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/how-do-you-follow-the-perfect-platformer-n-devs-think-they-have-the-answer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Stellar Blade Follow-Up Blood Rain Announced, Trailer Has Some Eye-Opening Moments]]></title><description><![CDATA[This year&rsquo;s Summer Games Fest brought a surprise in the form of a reveal of the next game from Stellar Blade developer Shift Up much sooner than. The game is Stellar Blade: Blood Rain and looks to continue on the high octane action delivered by the highly popular 2024 game.The game revealed in a highly stylized and action packed trailer shows a new protagonist exploring a dystopian cyberpunk world fighting grotesque monsters with Stellar Blade&rsquo;s signature stylish flair. While the fir]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/stellar-blade-follow-up-blood-rain-announced-trailer-has-some-eye-opening-moments/</link><pubDate>Sat, 06 Jun 2026 01:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/stellar-blade-follow-up-blood-rain-announced-trailer-has-some-eye-opening-moments/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[After Mixtape, Cheerful Music Game Mr. Records Is A Day Of The Devs Standout]]></title><description><![CDATA[A lot of fantastic-looking indie games were featured at 2026's Day of the Devs: Summer Game Fest Edition showcase this year, but Mr. Records from developer Neil Broadhead and publisher Wired Productions was a particular standout in a post-Mixtape world.Mr. Records is about an old man named George who runs a vinyl record shop and can transport himself to another world when he listens to music. In a Moonlighter-like setup, players must manage the record shop during the day, matching music to custo]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/after-mixtape-cheerful-music-game-mr-records-is-a-day-of-the-devs-standout/</link><pubDate>Sat, 06 Jun 2026 01:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/after-mixtape-cheerful-music-game-mr-records-is-a-day-of-the-devs-standout/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tifa Is Coming To Street Fighter 6’s Season 4 Roster]]></title><description><![CDATA[Street Fighter 6 has unveiled its new roster of fighters for its fourth year during Summer Game Fest 2026, and Final Fantasy 7's Tifa is joining the fight.<br />
Although no gameplay footage was shown during this announcement, the AVALANCHE member's appaearance will be based on her new design in the Final Fantasy VII Remake series while Materia will also be a mechanic.<br />
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9dxDjF_dOXc<br />
Also announced in Street Fighter 6's season 4 roster are three all-new characters in the s]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/tifa-is-coming-to-street-fighter-6s-season-4-roster/</link><pubDate>Sat, 06 Jun 2026 01:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/tifa-is-coming-to-street-fighter-6s-season-4-roster/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Final Fantasy 7 Revelation Gets Its First Trailer At Summer Game Fest]]></title><description><![CDATA[Square Enix has officially unveiled Final Fantasy Revelation at Summer Game Fest 2026. The final chapter in the Final Fantasy 7 Remake trilogy takes an open-world approach that has you flying the Highwind airship all over the planet.In the months leading up to its reveal, Square Enix and the team working on the game had begun to tease players with new ideas and locations for the threequel. A trip to Wutai is on the cards--and maybe even space--is on the cards, snowboarding is making a return, an]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/final-fantasy-7-revelation-gets-its-first-trailer-at-summer-game-fest/</link><pubDate>Sat, 06 Jun 2026 00:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/final-fantasy-7-revelation-gets-its-first-trailer-at-summer-game-fest/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[A Great Sonic Game Is Getting A Weirdly Unexpected Crossover]]></title><description><![CDATA[A new Sonic Racing: Crossworlds trailer has unveiled some unexpected crossovers, including with classic anime Neon Genesis Evangelion. All 52 users who have written Sonic/Eva fanfiction on the hosting website Archive Of Our Own took a collective breath in.The brand deal was revealed as part of a Sonic 35th anniversary hype reel at Summer Game Fest 2026. The trailer showed other, perhaps more predictable collaborations like Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Mutant Mayhem, upcoming fighting game Avatar]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/a-great-sonic-game-is-getting-a-weirdly-unexpected-crossover/</link><pubDate>Sat, 06 Jun 2026 00:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/a-great-sonic-game-is-getting-a-weirdly-unexpected-crossover/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Palworld 1.0 Is Launching Sooner Than You Expect]]></title><description><![CDATA[After multiple years in early access, the legally distinct Pokemon-like game Palworld is getting its 1.0 version very soon.<br />
Palworld 1.0 will launch on July 10, developer Pocketpair announced during Summer Game Fest today."We would like to express our deepest gratitude to our passionate community who has stayed with us through this journey. We are fully committed to delivering a deeper, more evolved, and definitive Palworld experience worthy of a full launch," the developer said.<br />
https://www.you]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/palworld-10-is-launching-sooner-than-you-expect/</link><pubDate>Sat, 06 Jun 2026 00:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/palworld-10-is-launching-sooner-than-you-expect/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[I Am Extremely Here For Story-Driven Virtua Fighter]]></title><description><![CDATA[If there's one title that's defined my life in gaming, it's Virtua Fighter. I've adored the series since I was a young arcade-going teenager, and even now, 30 years later, I'm still going to fighting game events across the country to support my favorite game series of all time. My affection for the gameplay, the characters, and the overall design of Virtua Fighter has only grown over this time, but there's still one thing I've always wanted from VF: a proper focus on story. And now, it finally,]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/i-am-extremely-here-for-story-driven-virtua-fighter/</link><pubDate>Sat, 06 Jun 2026 00:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/i-am-extremely-here-for-story-driven-virtua-fighter/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[007 First Light Is Getting A New Story Mission, But It Features Its Worst Character]]></title><description><![CDATA[I loved 007 First Light when I reviewed it a few weeks ago, but I was glad Bawma, the pirate portrayed by Lenny Kravitz, didn't get much screen time. Unfortunately, he's getting more screen time soon, as IO Interactive has announced during Summer Game Fest that a new story mission is on the way, and it focuses on the surprisingly rizz-less Bawma.https://twitter.com/summergamefest/status/2063022230255374414<br />
IO didn't mention whether the new mission comes with a price tag, though sitting through m]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/007-first-light-is-getting-a-new-story-mission-but-it-features-its-worst-character/</link><pubDate>Sat, 06 Jun 2026 00:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/007-first-light-is-getting-a-new-story-mission-but-it-features-its-worst-character/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Anakin Skywalker Joins Star Wars Zero Company In New Gameplay Trailer]]></title><description><![CDATA[A brand-new story and gameplay trailer for Star Wars Zero Company was shown during Summer Game Fest Live, giving us our first real look at the turn-based-tactics game's narrative and its cast of original characters. The trailer showcased gameplay for the upcoming Star Wars game as well, including how your choices can shape the roster of your squad.In a nice surprise, the trailer ends with the reveal that Anakin Skywalker will be in the game as well, likely as a prominent unit that will work alon]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/anakin-skywalker-joins-star-wars-zero-company-in-new-gameplay-trailer/</link><pubDate>Sat, 06 Jun 2026 00:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/anakin-skywalker-joins-star-wars-zero-company-in-new-gameplay-trailer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Assassin’s Creed Creator Reveals New Witch Game, Coming Before AC’s Witch-Focused Game]]></title><description><![CDATA[Patrice Desilet, the creator of Assassin's Creed, has announced 1666 Amsterdamat Summer Game Fest, his first game in seven years.1666 Amsterdam is a third-person dark, story-led action adventure where you play as Noa the Collector, who has the power of witchcraft to investigate demonic entities during the day before facing them at night.<br />
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6nUzNiiCi2Q<br />
This story is developing...<br />
Interestingly, this means the Assassin's Creed creator has a witch game going head-to-he]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/assassins-creed-creator-reveals-new-witch-game-coming-before-acs-witch-focused-game/</link><pubDate>Sat, 06 Jun 2026 00:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/assassins-creed-creator-reveals-new-witch-game-coming-before-acs-witch-focused-game/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Among Us Dev Reveals A Brand-New Game]]></title><description><![CDATA[As part of Summer Game Fest, developer Innersloth announced a brand-new Among Us game--it's called Among Us Story: On Guard."Live life as a Crewmate in this dangerous narrative adventure through space. As Guard, you're in charge of shipwide security and everything is fine. Until there's a MURDER?! Prove your innocence before the Impostor gets to the rest of the crew&hellip; and you," reads a line from the game's description.<br />
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QkQrwf8sfaY<br />
The game invites players to]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/among-us-dev-reveals-a-brand-new-game/</link><pubDate>Sat, 06 Jun 2026 00:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/among-us-dev-reveals-a-brand-new-game/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Guild Wars 3 Is Real, And It’s Coming To PS5 And PC]]></title><description><![CDATA[After a domain for Guild Wars 3 was updated, fans began to believe an announcement for the anticipated MMO sequel was imminent. The game was officially announced as part of Summer Game Fest 2026. A beta is set to launch in Fall 2027. Guild Wars 3 will release on both PC and PlayStation 5, making it the first game in the series to be playable on console.<br />
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ITPzxITngqA<br />
Technically, the Guild Wars 3 domain was purchased way back in 2004, before the original game was re]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/guild-wars-3-is-real-and-its-coming-to-ps5-and-pc/</link><pubDate>Sat, 06 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/guild-wars-3-is-real-and-its-coming-to-ps5-and-pc/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ex-CoD Dev’s New Game Stars The Boys Actor Claudia Doumit, And It’s Another Attempt To Make Crossfire Work In The West]]></title><description><![CDATA[As part of Summer Game Fest today, developer That's No Moon--a studio founded by former Call of Duty and Naughty Dog developers--announced its first game, and it's not what anyone expected.The game is called Crossfire, and it's the latest attempt from Korean publisher Smilegate--which funded That's No Moon--to make Crossfire popular in the West. That's No Moon recruited a big name, The Boys and Call of Duty actor Claudia Doumit--to star in the military shooter.The developers at That's No Moon un]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/ex-cod-devs-new-game-stars-the-boys-actor-claudia-doumit-and-its-another-attempt-to-make-crossfire-work-in-the-west/</link><pubDate>Fri, 05 Jun 2026 23:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/ex-cod-devs-new-game-stars-the-boys-actor-claudia-doumit-and-its-another-attempt-to-make-crossfire-work-in-the-west/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[TMNT: The Last Ronin Is Developed By Action-Game Royalty]]></title><description><![CDATA[At Summer Games Fest, the newly announced Paramount Games Studio has revealed that Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Last Ronin--previously in the works at THQ Nordic's Black Forest Games--is now in development at Platinum Games.<br />
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b_RnIOj126E<br />
This isn't the first TMNT game from Platinum, though we're hoping that it will be better than the studio's previous attempt. Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutants in Manhattan was met with largely negative reviews in 2016, in]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/tmnt-the-last-ronin-is-developed-by-action-game-royalty/</link><pubDate>Fri, 05 Jun 2026 23:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/tmnt-the-last-ronin-is-developed-by-action-game-royalty/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Stranger Than Heaven Gets Even Stranger With The Addition Of A Very Alive Tupac]]></title><description><![CDATA[A celebrity-filled cast grows even more.Stranger than Heaven, the new game from Sega's RGG Studios, already has a star-studded cast with big names from both the Eastern and Western music and acting scenes. One of the latest cast additions, however, is definitely a head-turner: the likeness of beloved rapper Tupac Shakur. Tupac was a beloved musician before his murder in 1996, and his popularity has only grown since.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XVDWs_yaf2Y<br />
Snoop Dogg, who also plays a major ro]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/stranger-than-heaven-gets-even-stranger-with-the-addition-of-a-very-alive-tupac/</link><pubDate>Fri, 05 Jun 2026 23:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/stranger-than-heaven-gets-even-stranger-with-the-addition-of-a-very-alive-tupac/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Creative Assembly Shows Off Alien: Isolation 2 With New Trailer]]></title><description><![CDATA[Following a tease earlier this year, Alien Isolation 2 was officially revealed during a new trailer that debuted as part of Summer Game Fest.<br />
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mi2dJHeCAh0<br />
Like the original Alien: Isolation, which released in 2014, the sequel is being developed by Creative Assembly, published by Sega, and directed by Al Hope. Just under two minutes long, the trailer provides a glimpse at a mysterious, rainy planet (presumably where the game will take place) and the voice of what se]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/creative-assembly-shows-off-alien-isolation-2-with-new-trailer/</link><pubDate>Fri, 05 Jun 2026 23:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/creative-assembly-shows-off-alien-isolation-2-with-new-trailer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Two New Cuphead Games Revealed, And One Is A Pixel-Art Spin-Off]]></title><description><![CDATA[StudioMDHR has announced that it's developing not one but two new Cuphead games during Summer Game Fest 2026. One of these will be a hand-animated game, although there are no further details, nor confirmation that it will follow in the same animation style of the original game, which was inspired by 1930s cartoons.Given that the world-premiere trailer was accompanied by a special bulletin created by Toronto&rsquo;s Stop Motion Department &amp; Continue Agency, it may be a hint that the next game]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/two-new-cuphead-games-revealed-and-one-is-a-pixel-art-spin-off/</link><pubDate>Fri, 05 Jun 2026 23:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/two-new-cuphead-games-revealed-and-one-is-a-pixel-art-spin-off/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Shadow Of The Colossus, Ico Creator Fumito Ueda Reveals New Game Gen Atlas]]></title><description><![CDATA[We received a fresh look at the next game from Shadow of the Colossus creator Fumito Ueda at Summer Game Fest. Previously teased as Project Robot, the game is now titled Gen Atlas. A new trailer focused heavily on the sense of scale that you might expect from the acclaimed game director.Though the trailer was light on story or gameplay details, it did show snippets of elements we might be able to expect from it. What appeared to be a flying mech head used a beam to lift up a mech body and attach]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/shadow-of-the-colossus-ico-creator-fumito-ueda-reveals-new-game-gen-atlas/</link><pubDate>Fri, 05 Jun 2026 23:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/shadow-of-the-colossus-ico-creator-fumito-ueda-reveals-new-game-gen-atlas/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[EA Sports Has A New $150 Subscription, And It Surprisingly Might Be Good]]></title><description><![CDATA[If you're planning to buy either Madden NFL 27 or EA Sports College Football 27, EA has a new subscription service that may appeal to hardcore football fans. By paying $150 for the new MVP+ membership, players get the deluxe editions of both games, access to beta releases, and a lot of extra features throughout the year.EA has shared the complete benefits of MVP+, as reproduced below:EA Sports College Football 27 Deluxe EditionMembership-only Rewards:7 Day Early Access<br />
Beta Access (June 4-7)<br />
Mon]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/ea-sports-has-a-new-150-subscription-and-it-surprisingly-might-be-good/</link><pubDate>Fri, 05 Jun 2026 23:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/ea-sports-has-a-new-150-subscription-and-it-surprisingly-might-be-good/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Resident Evil: Code Veronica Remake Gets First Reveal At Summer Game Fest]]></title><description><![CDATA[Resident Evil Requiem is only a few months old, but Capcom is already lifting the veil on its next game--the long-rumored Resident Evil: Code Veronica remake, now titled as simply Resident Evil Veronica. Revealed at Summer Game Fest today, this new spin on the&nbsp;classic Resident Evil game follows months of rumors pointing to its existence.<br />
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-JNv2CwmoRA<br />
Capcom has been fairly consistent with Resident Evil releases over the last couple of years, alternating betwee]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/resident-evil-code-veronica-remake-gets-first-reveal-at-summer-game-fest-2/</link><pubDate>Fri, 05 Jun 2026 23:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/resident-evil-code-veronica-remake-gets-first-reveal-at-summer-game-fest-2/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Resident Evil Code Veronica Remake Gets First Reveal At Summer Game Fest]]></title><description><![CDATA[Resident Evil Requiem is only a few months old, but Capcom is already lifting the veil on its next game--the long-rumored Resident Evil: Code Veronica remake, now titled as simply Resident Evil Veronica. Revealed at Summer Game Fest today, this new spin on the&nbsp;classic Resident Evil game follows months of rumors pointing to its existence.<br />
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-JNv2CwmoRA<br />
Capcom has been fairly consistent with Resident Evil releases over the last couple of years, alternating betwee]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/resident-evil-code-veronica-remake-gets-first-reveal-at-summer-game-fest/</link><pubDate>Fri, 05 Jun 2026 23:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/resident-evil-code-veronica-remake-gets-first-reveal-at-summer-game-fest/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Summer Game Fest Live 2026: All The Biggest Announcements And Games]]></title><description><![CDATA[The calendar has turned to June, which means it is now time for the season of game trailers and announcements. We saw PlayStation's State of Play earlier this week, and today Geoff Keighley takes the stage for Summer Game Fest Live 2026.We know that Fortnite, Star Wars: Zero Company, and new racing game Clutch have all teased a presence at the show, but other than that, there have not been as many direct hints as there have been in previous years. A few games have been rumored, and there's the g]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/summer-game-fest-live-2026-all-the-biggest-announcements-and-games/</link><pubDate>Fri, 05 Jun 2026 22:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/summer-game-fest-live-2026-all-the-biggest-announcements-and-games/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Summer Game Fest Live Will End With Single-Player, Narrative Game]]></title><description><![CDATA[Summer Game Fest Live will end its two-hour run with a look at a single-player, narrative-focused game, producer and host Geoff Keighley has confirmed.https://twitter.com/geoffkeighley/status/2062988880689992078<br />
Keighley shared the news shortly before the show was set to begin, and did not elaborate on what the game could be, but the word "announcement" suggests it should be a brand-new reveal rather than an updated look at an already-announced game.<br />
"Thank you for the feedback," Keighley added]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/summer-game-fest-live-will-end-with-single-player-narrative-game/</link><pubDate>Fri, 05 Jun 2026 22:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/summer-game-fest-live-will-end-with-single-player-narrative-game/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Next Big Minecraft Game Is Coming This September, It Seems]]></title><description><![CDATA[Minecraft Dungeons II is set for release in September, according to a store page for the game on Nintendo's website that seemingly went live too early.Nintendo's website lists a September 29 release date for the sequel, and a $30 price point. The Minecraft social media pages have not posted about Dungeons II today, instead sharing a Backrooms meme.People are theorizing that the announcement of the release date was supposed to happen at one of this weekend's gaming events, like possibly Summer Ga]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/next-big-minecraft-game-is-coming-this-september-it-seems/</link><pubDate>Fri, 05 Jun 2026 22:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/next-big-minecraft-game-is-coming-this-september-it-seems/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Next Big Minecraft Game Is Coming This September]]></title><description><![CDATA[Minecraft Dungeons II is set for release in September. The September 29 release date was first leaked on Nintendo's website and was later confirmed during the Xbox Games Showcase.A new trailer for Minecraft Dungeons II was also released during the Xbox Games Showcase--check it out below.<br />
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vq5M47synfo<br />
The original Minecraft Dungeons was released in 2020. A Diablo-style dungeon-crawler, Minecraft Dungeons was a spin-off of the main series and reached more than 25 mil]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/next-big-minecraft-game-is-coming-this-september/</link><pubDate>Fri, 05 Jun 2026 22:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/next-big-minecraft-game-is-coming-this-september/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[After Months Of Silence, Valve Finally Narrows Down The Steam Machine’s Release Date]]></title><description><![CDATA[After months of radio silence, Valve has given the strongest indication yet that its living room PC, the Steam Machine, and next-generation VR headset, the Steam Frame, are both nearing release.In an update on Valve's Steamworks Development forums, the company committed to a summer release window for both devices. This could mean that you might be waiting for either all the way up until September, putting them well beyond the initial early 2026 promises from when Valve initially announced both t]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/after-months-of-silence-valve-finally-narrows-down-the-steam-machines-release-date/</link><pubDate>Fri, 05 Jun 2026 21:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/after-months-of-silence-valve-finally-narrows-down-the-steam-machines-release-date/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Among Us TV Show Surprise: All 10 Episodes Are Out Now]]></title><description><![CDATA[Paramount+ has just premiered the Among Us TV show, and 10 episodes are now available to stream for subscribers.A page on Paramount+ appeared (via Wario64) today with no fanfare. It's unclear if the show was meant to already debut or--as is often the case ahead of big showcases--it was set live early, spoiling a surprise. Summer Game Fest Live, the Xbox Showcase, and many other events are set to take place in the coming days, with SGF Live just hours away.The latter is the most likely source for]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/among-us-tv-show-surprise-all-10-episodes-are-out-now/</link><pubDate>Fri, 05 Jun 2026 20:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/among-us-tv-show-surprise-all-10-episodes-are-out-now/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Persona 6 Will Be At Xbox Games Showcase, Leaker Suggests]]></title><description><![CDATA[On Sunday, June 7, Microsoft's Xbox Games Showcase will shed some light on the console's upcoming games. But well-known video game leaker Nate the Hate is already predicting that one of the big reveals of the showcase will be the long-awaited Persona 6.During the latest episode of his podcast, Nate the Hate said, "I'm going to go big. Either go big or go home. Persona 6 worldwide reveal." Nate the Hate's guest--and fellow YouTube host--Rand al Thor 19 agreed with the prediction in part because P]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/persona-6-will-be-at-xbox-games-showcase-leaker-suggests/</link><pubDate>Fri, 05 Jun 2026 19:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/persona-6-will-be-at-xbox-games-showcase-leaker-suggests/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Paramount Skydance Is Buying Mortal Kombat And Batman, But That’s Not All It’s Doing To Expand Its Gaming Footprint]]></title><description><![CDATA[Paramount Skydance has announced a new in-house game development studio, Paramount Games Studio, and we won't have to wait long at all to find out what the company is working on.Variety reports that Paramount Games Studio will announce its first game today, June 5, during the Summer Game Fest showcase. It's a AAA game, but that's all that is known about it so far.<br />
Paramount already had game studios after its combination with Skydance, including Skydance Interactive and Skydance New Media. These]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/paramount-skydance-is-buying-mortal-kombat-and-batman-but-thats-not-all-its-doing-to-expand-its-gaming-footprint/</link><pubDate>Fri, 05 Jun 2026 17:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/paramount-skydance-is-buying-mortal-kombat-and-batman-but-thats-not-all-its-doing-to-expand-its-gaming-footprint/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Xbox “Must Have Exclusive Content,” CEO Says]]></title><description><![CDATA[Asha Sharma has now been the Xbox CEO for 100 days, following her surprising elevation to the role earlier this year. Under Sharma's predecessor, Phil Spencer, Xbox-exclusive games migrated to PlayStation 5 even as Xbox console users have continued to ask for more exclusives. Sharma has previously indicated a willingness to reconsider exclusivity going forward, but now she's shared her belief that Xbox needs exclusives to shore up its future."We're the number two publisher in the world and in or]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/xbox-must-have-exclusive-content-ceo-says/</link><pubDate>Fri, 05 Jun 2026 17:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/xbox-must-have-exclusive-content-ceo-says/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Black Ops 7 Revives Classic CoD Movement In Season 4, And Players Are Loving It]]></title><description><![CDATA[Call of Duty: Black Ops 7's fast-paced omnimovement is dialed back in Season 4's new limited-time playlist, and the community response has been very positive. The classic playlist features movement and gameplay inspired by older games in the series, which feels much like playing a remastered version of Black Ops 2.<br />
Call of Duty Season 4 introduced Black Ops Classic, a new throwback mode that scales back the movement, removing the game's advanced omnimovement, sliding, and wall-tap mechanics. Cer]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/black-ops-7-revives-classic-cod-movement-in-season-4-and-players-are-loving-it/</link><pubDate>Fri, 05 Jun 2026 17:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/black-ops-7-revives-classic-cod-movement-in-season-4-and-players-are-loving-it/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Lara Croft Actor Reveals How She Busted Up Her Arm Making The New Game]]></title><description><![CDATA[Alix Wilton Regan, who plays Lara Croft in the upcoming Tomb Raider: Legacy of Atlantis and Tomb Raider: Catalyst, has discussed an injury she sustained while working on Legacy of Atlantis.<br />
She told WhatCulture Gaming that she is known to go "a little bit too hard" when doing performance-capture work, and that happened with Legacy of Atlantis.<br />
"I just forget that I'm not actually Lara Croft. I was recently throwing myself into a door voluntarily as she batters the door down, and I hurt my arm by]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/new-lara-croft-actor-reveals-how-she-busted-up-her-arm-making-the-new-game/</link><pubDate>Fri, 05 Jun 2026 16:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/new-lara-croft-actor-reveals-how-she-busted-up-her-arm-making-the-new-game/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Lara Croft Actor Dislocated Her Jaw And Busted Up Her Arm Making The New Game]]></title><description><![CDATA[Alix Wilton Regan, who plays Lara Croft in the upcoming Tomb Raider: Legacy of Atlantis and Tomb Raider: Catalyst, has discussed the multiple injuries she sustained while working on Legacy of Atlantis, including busting her arm and dislocating her jaw.She told WhatCulture Gaming that she is known to go "a little bit too hard" when doing performance-capture work, and that happened with Legacy of Atlantis.<br />
"I just forget that I'm not actually Lara Croft. I was recently throwing myself into a door]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/new-lara-croft-actor-dislocated-her-jaw-and-busted-up-her-arm-making-the-new-game/</link><pubDate>Fri, 05 Jun 2026 16:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/new-lara-croft-actor-dislocated-her-jaw-and-busted-up-her-arm-making-the-new-game/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[God Of War Laufey’s Director Talks Fan Skepticism, New Ideas, And Phranque The Cube]]></title><description><![CDATA[The showstopper at PlayStation's State of Play was a new entry in the God of War franchise. However, instead of introducing Kratos's newest adventure, Santa Monica Studio revealed God of War Laufey, which, as indicated by the title, shifts its focus to Faye, a hero and warrior in her own right, to tell a tale that runs parallel to the events of the 2018 God of War reboot.Somewhat expectedly, there has been everything from excitement to anger at the new direction. But to Santa Monica Studio, Lauf]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/god-of-war-laufeys-director-talks-fan-skepticism-new-ideas-and-phranque-the-cube/</link><pubDate>Fri, 05 Jun 2026 15:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/god-of-war-laufeys-director-talks-fan-skepticism-new-ideas-and-phranque-the-cube/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Backrooms Director Eyeing A Portal Movie, But He’s Cautious About Adaptations]]></title><description><![CDATA[20-year-old Kane Parsons has one of the biggest movies of 2026 in Backrooms, and everyone wants to know what he will make next. In addition to spinning Backrooms into a TV series, Parsons is eyeing a movie based on Valve's Portal game.The New York Times reports that Parsons said adapting the puzzle-platformer would be his dream. The report did not include any direct quotes from Parsons about this, so that's all we know, but the author of the piece, Kyle Buchanan, shared quotes online that didn't]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/backrooms-director-eyeing-a-portal-movie-but-hes-cautious-about-adaptations/</link><pubDate>Fri, 05 Jun 2026 15:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/backrooms-director-eyeing-a-portal-movie-but-hes-cautious-about-adaptations/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[FIFA World Cup Game Coming To Netflix With Updates Based On How The Tournament Goes]]></title><description><![CDATA[Netflix has announced an officially licensed FIFA Men's World Cup 2026 game, and it'll be playable for all subscribers from their TV, computer, or phone, featuring in-game updates based on how the real-world tournament unfolds.FIFA World Cup: Launch Edition, as it's called, releases on June 11. Described as a "streamlined" soccer/football game, the game uses your phone as the controller, with players swiping their finger to pass and shoot the ball.<br />
The game features all 48 teams in the World Cup]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/fifa-world-cup-game-coming-to-netflix-with-updates-based-on-how-the-tournament-goes/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 22:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/fifa-world-cup-game-coming-to-netflix-with-updates-based-on-how-the-tournament-goes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Best PS5 Game &amp; Hardware Deals This Week (June 3, 2026)]]></title><description><![CDATA[State of Play brought plenty of big announcements this week, showing off tons of great games that'll be arriving over the next few months and years. But right now you can also cash in on some great PS5 deals, as Days of Play is lingering around until June 10. This means all sorts of games and accessories are available for cheap, and retailers like Amazon and Best Buy are price-matching some of the best digital discounts.As usual, console deals are slim this week. With Sony recently hiking the pr]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/the-best-ps5-game-amp-hardware-deals-this-week-june-3-2026/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 21:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/the-best-ps5-game-amp-hardware-deals-this-week-june-3-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Best PS5 Game &amp; Hardware Deals This Week (July 8, 2026)]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Fourth of July deals from last week have disappeared, but there are still a bunch of great PS5 deals to check out this week. Along with the first real price cut on Crimson Desert, you'll find enticing discounts on a long list of other PS5 games--including both recent releases and old classics.The same holds true for PS5 accessory deals, with headsets and controllers listed for some of their best prices of the year. The high-end SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wired is close to its lowest price e]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/the-best-ps5-game-amp-hardware-deals-this-week-july-8-2026/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 21:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/the-best-ps5-game-amp-hardware-deals-this-week-july-8-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Subnautica 2 Dev Outlines Upcoming Content Drop, Including Brand-New Region]]></title><description><![CDATA[After all of the drama that played out in court, Subnautica 2 has gotten off to a hot start. There's still work to be done on this early-access release, but Unknown Worlds has now shared some of its plans to improve the game and previewed its next big update.In a new video, Subnautica 2 design lead Anthony Gallegos teased the upcoming content drop, which will introduce the Collector Leviathan's home as a new region. That update will feature a new chassis "that brings back one of the most request]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/subnautica-2-dev-outlines-upcoming-content-drop-including-brand-new-region/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 21:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/subnautica-2-dev-outlines-upcoming-content-drop-including-brand-new-region/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New PC Game Hijinks High From Laid-Off Xbox Developers Challenges You To Become A High School Menace]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sackbird Studios, the independent studio founded by a number of developers who were at ZeniMax Online Studios before Microsoft canceled their new game and laid them off, has announced a new project called Hijinks High.<br />
It's an online co-op game where players team up with up to five others to "cause as much ruckus as possible" during a day of high school. The aim is to become "the school's menace."https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lL4IsR-aNb4<br />
Players can take part in randomized missions where they]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/new-pc-game-hijinks-high-from-laid-off-xbox-developers-challenges-you-to-become-a-high-school-menace/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 21:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/new-pc-game-hijinks-high-from-laid-off-xbox-developers-challenges-you-to-become-a-high-school-menace/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Backrooms Director Praises Valve’s “Integrity” For Not Making Sequels Just For Money]]></title><description><![CDATA[Kane Parsons, the 20-year-old director of one of 2026's most successful movies in Backrooms, is also a big fan of game developer Valve and specifically how the company is known to select its projects. Given the enormous success of Backrooms, people are naturally wondering what he's going to do next, and Parsons teased that "stuff may already be moving a little bit."Speaking on The Town podcast, Parsons singled out Valve as the closest comparison to what he would call his North Star in terms of h]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/backrooms-director-praises-valves-integrity-for-not-making-sequels-just-for-money/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 20:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/backrooms-director-praises-valves-integrity-for-not-making-sequels-just-for-money/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[XBOX Games Showcase and Gears of War: E-Day Direct Livestream]]></title><description><![CDATA[XBOX Games Showcase and Gears of War: E-Day Direct Livestream]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/xbox-games-showcase-and-gears-of-war-e-day-direct-livestream/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 19:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/xbox-games-showcase-and-gears-of-war-e-day-direct-livestream/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Devil May Cry’s Anime Was Secretly A Movie Trilogy All Along, And Season 3 Is The End]]></title><description><![CDATA[Netflix's Devil May CryNetflix has dropped some good and bad news for fans of its Devil May Cry animated adaptation, as it has confirmed that the show will be back for a third and final season. Showrunner Adi Shankar also addressed how the third season will bring the first--and only--arc of Devil May Cry to a close, and it represents the culmination of the story he aimed to tell. But with one season left to go, he hinted at how he's planning to do something different."This was always Dante's Div]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/devil-may-crys-anime-was-secretly-a-movie-trilogy-all-along-and-season-3-is-the-end/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 19:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/devil-may-crys-anime-was-secretly-a-movie-trilogy-all-along-and-season-3-is-the-end/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[This Key Battlefield 6 Feature Is Arriving Soon, But Another Is Still Further Away]]></title><description><![CDATA[Battlefield Studios has provided a community update for Season 4 of Battlefield 6 and Redsec, which is releasing in July. The season will add naval warfare, new maps, and one of the game's highly-requested features. We also have a better timeline for when the requested server browser feature will arrive, but it's probably not as soon as players were hoping for.Players have been asking for in-game proximity for Battlefield 6 and Redsec battle royale, and Battlefield Studios has finally confirmed]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/this-key-battlefield-6-feature-is-arriving-soon-but-another-is-still-further-away/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 18:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/this-key-battlefield-6-feature-is-arriving-soon-but-another-is-still-further-away/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Elden Ring For Switch 2 Finally Gets Release Date After Performance-Related Delay]]></title><description><![CDATA[From Software has confirmed the release date and other details for Elden Ring's upcoming Switch 2 launch. Fans have been waiting for a while, as From Software originally slated Elden Ring for release on Switch 2 in 2025, but it was delayed for "performance adjustments."Elden Ring is coming to Switch 2 with the Tarnished Edition, and it releases on August 28 for $80 USD. It includes the base game and the Shadow of the Erdtree expansion, along with four new armor sets, two new starting classes, an]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/elden-ring-for-switch-2-finally-gets-release-date-after-performance-related-delay/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 17:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/elden-ring-for-switch-2-finally-gets-release-date-after-performance-related-delay/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Elden Ring For Switch 2 Finally Gets Release Date, $80 Price After Performance-Related Delay]]></title><description><![CDATA[From Software has confirmed the release date and other details for Elden Ring's upcoming Switch 2 launch. Fans have been waiting for a while, as From Software originally slated Elden Ring for release on Switch 2 in 2025, but it was delayed for "performance adjustments."Elden Ring is coming to Switch 2 with the Tarnished Edition, and it releases on August 28 for $80 USD. It includes the base game and the Shadow of the Erdtree expansion, along with four new armor sets, two new starting classes, an]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/elden-ring-for-switch-2-finally-gets-release-date-80-price-after-performance-related-delay/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 17:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/elden-ring-for-switch-2-finally-gets-release-date-80-price-after-performance-related-delay/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Destiny 2 Ending New Content Is “Unthinkable,” Warframe Dev Says]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bungie recently announced that it is ending ongoing content releases for Destiny 2 on June 9, with the Sony-owned studio shifting to new projects. The end-of-service announcement was upsetting to many, including Warframe creative director Rebecca Ford.<br />
She said on the OnlyFrames podcast that there is "no world where it makes sense."<br />
"Obviously, that news was just cataclysmic. I think there is no world where it makes sense from someone who, you know, enjoys video games that you can just do that,"]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/destiny-2-ending-new-content-is-unthinkable-warframe-dev-says/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 17:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/destiny-2-ending-new-content-is-unthinkable-warframe-dev-says/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[God Of War Laufey Brings Back One Of The Best Parts Of The Previous Games]]></title><description><![CDATA[One of the big reveals from the PlayStation State of Play this week was a new God of War game called God of War: Laufey. The PS5 game mixes things up by focusing on Laufey instead of Kratos, but some things are staying the same.<br />
It has been confirmed that Bear McCreary, who composed the music for 2018's God of War and 2022's God of War: Ragnarok, is coming back for Laufey."I am honored to return to the God of War saga, as the composer of God of War Laufey," he said.McCreary went on to say he's b]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/god-of-war-laufey-brings-back-one-of-the-best-parts-of-the-previous-games/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 17:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/god-of-war-laufey-brings-back-one-of-the-best-parts-of-the-previous-games/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[A Leak Just Forced Atlus To Acknowledge The Next Persona Game]]></title><description><![CDATA[After alleged assets for the next Persona game were leaked online, Sega,&nbsp;Atlus, and P-Studio&nbsp;have officially addressed the recent hack.&nbsp;Persona developer&nbsp;P-Studio posted a statement online, confirming that "an unauthorized third-party" breached its servers and stole in-development footage of the game, which is widely believed to be Persona 6."We recently suffered a network intrusion in which an unauthorized third-party illegally accessed and downloaded confidential informatio]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/a-leak-just-forced-atlus-to-acknowledge-the-next-persona-game/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 17:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/a-leak-just-forced-atlus-to-acknowledge-the-next-persona-game/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Switch 2 Is Getting A Consumer-Friendly Upgrade In Europe]]></title><description><![CDATA[European consumers considering a Switch 2 purchase can look forward to a revised version of the hybrid console,&nbsp;as Nintendo has announced a&nbsp;region-specific change to&nbsp;the device. The new model will have a removable battery, so that it complies with&nbsp;the EU Batteries Legislation,&nbsp;which was passed back in 2023 by the European Union.That specific set of regulations will come into full effect on February 18, 2027 (via VGC), and Nintendo has announced that it will comply with i]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/switch-2-is-getting-a-consumer-friendly-upgrade-in-europe/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 16:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/switch-2-is-getting-a-consumer-friendly-upgrade-in-europe/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[PUBG Creator’s New Survival Game Has Stopped Development Less Than A Year After Launch]]></title><description><![CDATA[Prologue: Go Wayback developer PlayerUnknown Productions has announced the end of development on the early access game, as well as a round of&nbsp;layoffs for the studio. founder Brendan "PlayerUnknown" Greene&nbsp;posted a statement online, explaining that the studio could no longer afford to continue working on the game. Greene also added&nbsp;that&nbsp;Prologue: Go Wayback will be made&nbsp;available for free&nbsp;to all future players&nbsp;in an upcoming update, while refunds for anyone who]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/pubg-creators-new-survival-game-has-stopped-development-less-than-a-year-after-launch/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 15:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/pubg-creators-new-survival-game-has-stopped-development-less-than-a-year-after-launch/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[007: First Light Sequel Could Include A Major Behind-The-Scenes Change]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hitman developer IO Interactive developed, published, and funded the well-received and top-selling James Bond game 007: First Light, but changes could be afoot for a potential sequel.IO announced Project 007, a working title for what would become First Light, back in November 2020. At the time, Amazon was not involved in the new game, but the retail and entertainment giant bought MGM in 2021.<br />
Due to this timeline of events, Amazon Games "didn't have the full rights" to First Light, Amazon Games]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/007-first-light-sequel-could-include-a-major-behind-the-scenes-change/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 14:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/007-first-light-sequel-could-include-a-major-behind-the-scenes-change/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[If You Want A Cuter Way To Watch Summer Game Fest, We’ve Got Good News]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sure, Summer Game Fest is fine, right? Yeah, there are a bunch of cool game reveals and fine, the production value is off the charts. But haven't you ever wondered if there was a cuter way to watch the reveals?<br />
It turns out there is now, as VTuber agency Hololive Production has joined the official co-streamers list for Summer Game Fest. Seven talents from across the English and Indonesian branches of Hololive will all be co-streaming the event and providing their own commentary.<br />
From the English]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/if-you-want-a-cuter-way-to-watch-summer-game-fest-weve-got-good-news/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 14:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/if-you-want-a-cuter-way-to-watch-summer-game-fest-weve-got-good-news/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[There’s Another Star Wars Game Coming This Year, And It’s Reportedly Closer Than You Think]]></title><description><![CDATA[While Galactic Racer is set to bring back Star Wars to the racing genre later this year, there is another game set in the galaxy far, far away that's even closer to releasing. Star Wars Zero Company, the X-COM-like strategy game, will reportedly launch as early as August.Star Wars Zero Company was revealed last year during Star Wars Celebration, and described as a single-player turn-based strategy title from both Bit Reactor and Respawn Entertainment. A gameplay trailer is set to debut during Su]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/theres-another-star-wars-game-coming-this-year-and-its-reportedly-closer-than-you-think/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 13:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/theres-another-star-wars-game-coming-this-year-and-its-reportedly-closer-than-you-think/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New PS5 Update Is Out Now, But Don’t Get Too Excited]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sony has released a new firmware update for PS5 consoles, but don't expect Version:&nbsp;26.04-13.40.00 to introduce any sweeping changes to the console. Instead, this is one of the usual PlayStation updates focused on system stability, and the very brief patch notes hammer this point home."We've improved system software performance and stability," it reads.And that's all there is to it. The last few PS5 updates have added a few more features to the console, like the version&nbsp;26.03-13.20.00]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/new-ps5-update-is-out-now-but-dont-get-too-excited/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 12:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/new-ps5-update-is-out-now-but-dont-get-too-excited/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[IGN Live 2026 Day 2 Livestream – Drifter, Diablo Immortal, Rick and Morty, and More]]></title><description><![CDATA[IGN Live 2026 Day 2 Livestream – Drifter, Diablo Immortal, Rick and Morty, and More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/ign-live-2026-day-2-livestream-drifter-diablo-immortal-rick-and-morty-and-more/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 00:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/ign-live-2026-day-2-livestream-drifter-diablo-immortal-rick-and-morty-and-more/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[God Of War Devs Explain Laufey’s Place In The Franchise]]></title><description><![CDATA[The next God of War title had been rumored earlier this year, and it now stands revealed as God of War Laufey, a spin-off that focuses on Kratos' late wife, Faye. While the initial trailer apparently disclosed when Laufey takes place, the developers behind the game have offered more light about how the upcoming title fits in with Kratos' adventures.Faye's story in the afterlife of the gods begins almost immediately after Kratos and their child, Atreus, laid her to rest in the 2018 God of War. Du]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/god-of-war-devs-explain-laufeys-place-in-the-franchise/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 22:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/god-of-war-devs-explain-laufeys-place-in-the-franchise/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[CoD Season 4 Patch Notes Detail SG-12 Nerf, Anti-Cheat Updates, And More]]></title><description><![CDATA[Season 4 goes live in Black Ops 7 and Warzone on June 4, and the developer's patch notes reveal all the major changes for Call of Duty&rsquo;s various modes. These adjustments include a nerf for the powerful SG-12 shotgun, a new self-revive kit for Warzone, and map improvements for Zombies.Content-wise, Season 4 of Black Ops 7 and Warzone adds a new battle pass, another operator for the Guild faction, more guns, and additional maps. New seasons of Ranked Play arrive for both multiplayer and Warz]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/cod-season-4-patch-notes-detail-sg-12-nerf-anti-cheat-updates-and-more/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 22:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/cod-season-4-patch-notes-detail-sg-12-nerf-anti-cheat-updates-and-more/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[World War 3 Servers Shutting Down Soon]]></title><description><![CDATA[The free-to-play military FPS World War 3 is going offline. Developer New Generation Games has announced that "after careful consideration," the studio will end support for the game and close the servers very soon.The multiplayer servers will be taken offline on August 3, 2026, after which the game will not be playable.<br />
"This was not an easy decision. You have supported us throughout the years and we want to thank everyone who played World War 3, shared feedback, reported issues, created content]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/world-war-3-servers-shutting-down-soon/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 21:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/world-war-3-servers-shutting-down-soon/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[God Of War: Laufey Dev Responds To Pizza Company’s Dumb Tweet About New Game]]></title><description><![CDATA[God of War developer Santa Monica Studio has responded to a social media post from Domino's Pizza after the pizza chain's UK account joked about the newly announced God of War: Laufey for being a God of War game without Kratos.The post from Domino's Pizza UK said, "God of War game with no Kratos = Pepperoni Passion with no pepperoni." The Domino's Pizza UK post was criticized for making fun of the game just because it doesn't feature Kratos, with many replies pointing out the reports of how poor]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/god-of-war-laufey-dev-responds-to-pizza-companys-dumb-tweet-about-new-game/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 21:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/god-of-war-laufey-dev-responds-to-pizza-companys-dumb-tweet-about-new-game/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Now You Can Beat GTA 6 Answers Out Of The Take-Two Boss In WWE 2K26]]></title><description><![CDATA[2K Sports released a new batch of downloadable content for WWE 2K26 earlier today, with Matt Cardona, La Parka, and WWE legends Torrie Wilson and Brian Pillman headlining the additions. However, hidden within the latest update is another addition to the roster that not even diehard WWE fans would expect: Strauss Zelnick, the CEO of 2K parent company Take-Two Interactive, is now playable in WWE 2K26.Zelnick is depicted in a blue suit and dress shoes, and he currently boasts a 77 overall rating; f]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/now-you-can-beat-gta-6-answers-out-of-the-take-two-boss-in-wwe-2k26/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 21:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/now-you-can-beat-gta-6-answers-out-of-the-take-two-boss-in-wwe-2k26/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Control Resonant Has 48 Hours Early Access, But Only On PS5]]></title><description><![CDATA[Remedy's multiplatform action game Control Resonant showed up during the PlayStation State of Play event this week, and it turns out the game is giving PS5 users preferential treatment.One of the perks of buying the $70 digital deluxe edition of Control Resonant on PS5 is 48 hours of early access. That means PS5 users who pay $10 more than the standard edition can start playing on September 22. Everyone else can get started on September 24.<br />
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oFmz2jV7Zkw<br />
The digital]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/control-resonant-has-48-hours-early-access-but-only-on-ps5/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 20:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/control-resonant-has-48-hours-early-access-but-only-on-ps5/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Control Resonant PC Requirements Are More Reserved Than You Might Expect]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ahead of its release in September, Remedy Entertainment has revealed the recommended PC specifications for Control Resonant, and they aren't as demanding as you might think.Hot on the heels of the game's latest trailer during Sony's State of Play, Remedy shared the minimum and recommended hardware configurations you'll need for Control Resonant later this year, with GPUs and CPUs from several generations past being the most demanding aspects. On the recommended front, Resonant will require eithe]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/control-resonant-pc-requirements-are-more-reserved-than-you-might-expect/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 20:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/control-resonant-pc-requirements-are-more-reserved-than-you-might-expect/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[There Will Be More Kratos Stories, Sony Promises, After God Of War: Laufey Reveal]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sony just announced a new God of War game, God of War: Laufey, and the developers are telling Laufey's story this time, not one from the perspective of series hero Kratos.<br />
In an interview with IGN, the developers said, "We'll always tell stories about Kratos," but for the new game, it was an opportunity to tell a different story.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=upjpP54xDIcLaufey, or Fey--the wife of Kratos and mother of Atreus--is someone who is "so pivotal" to the wider story, and making a game]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/there-will-be-more-kratos-stories-sony-promises-after-god-of-war-laufey-reveal/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 18:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/there-will-be-more-kratos-stories-sony-promises-after-god-of-war-laufey-reveal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Monopoly Go Is Crossing Over With The Simpsons For A Battle Of The Billionaires]]></title><description><![CDATA[A new battle of the billionaires kicks off this week in Monopoly Go, as the game's mustachioed mascot takes on Springfield's sun-blocking tyrant from The Simpsons, Mr. Burns.&nbsp;Scopely has announced a Simpsons crossover in&nbsp;Monopoly Go, which has been created in partnership with the team behind the long-running animated series. Starting June 3 and continuing through July 29, the event will see iconic Springfield locations given a Monopoly Go makeover.To give you an idea of just how big a]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/monopoly-go-is-crossing-over-with-the-simpsons-for-a-battle-of-the-billionaires/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 17:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/monopoly-go-is-crossing-over-with-the-simpsons-for-a-battle-of-the-billionaires/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wolverine Dev Changed Things To Avoid Logan Appearing To Be A “Sadist”]]></title><description><![CDATA[One of the major takeaways from the new trailer for Marvel's Wolverine at the State of Play event recently was that the PS5 game is a brutal, gory affair.<br />
Creative director Marcus Smith told Variety that Wolverine is a "mature game," but if you want to dial back the gore, there will be an option for you. He also said developer Insomniac had to change certain animations during development to avoid having Logan come across as a "sadist" when it comes to violence."We understand that some people are]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/wolverine-dev-changed-things-to-avoid-logan-appearing-to-be-a-sadist/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 16:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/wolverine-dev-changed-things-to-avoid-logan-appearing-to-be-a-sadist/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Xbox Game Pass New Games For June Revealed]]></title><description><![CDATA[Microsoft has announced the next set of additions to the Xbox Game Pass library, and there are nine games on the way in the first half of June. The list of titles includes games new to Game Pass and games joining different tiers.The new additions for June include the day-one new releases Solarpunk (June 8), Starseeker: Astroneer Expeditions (June 11), and Junkster (June 16).<br />
Also in June, the adventure game from the publisher of Firewatch, Herdling, comes to Game Pass Premium on June 4, joining]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/xbox-game-pass-new-games-for-june-revealed/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 15:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/xbox-game-pass-new-games-for-june-revealed/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Xbox Game Pass Loses These Five Games In June]]></title><description><![CDATA[It's that time of the month once again, as several titles will be leaving Xbox Game Pass in a few weeks. Alongside the new batch of arrivals, subscribers only have until June 15 to play some great retro-inspired beat-'em-ups, dive into an inventive RPG, and set up a dinosaur theme park where nothing can possibly go wrong. As a reminder, if you&rsquo;d like to keep any of these games, you can buy them at a discount, as Game Pass subscribers can save up to 20% before they&rsquo;re removed from the]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/xbox-game-pass-loses-these-five-games-in-june/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 15:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/xbox-game-pass-loses-these-five-games-in-june/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tomb Raider: Legacy Of Atlantis Features “AI-Assisted Assets” That Were “Refined By Humans”]]></title><description><![CDATA[Crystal Dynamics and Flying Wild Hog have confirmed that Tomb Raider: Legacy of Atlantis, the upcoming remake of the 1996 game, was made in part with AI tools.The game's product page on Steam contains a disclosure about the use of AI, and it says the developers used "AI-assisted tools" to support "some early exploration and temporary development content.""Any AI-assisted assets were either replaced or refined by humans in order to maintain the creative and artistic vision of the development team]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/tomb-raider-legacy-of-atlantis-features-ai-assisted-assets-that-were-refined-by-humans/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 15:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/tomb-raider-legacy-of-atlantis-features-ai-assisted-assets-that-were-refined-by-humans/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The X-Men Don’t Exist In Insomniac’s Wolverine, But Another Important Team Does]]></title><description><![CDATA[Marvel's Wolverine finally got its big gameplay reveal during Sony's latest State of Play showcase, alongside first looks at a variety of new characters from the wider X-Men universe. With mutants being rounded up by Trask Industries and other factions, it begs the question: where are the other X-Men? It turns out, they don't exist in this version of Wolverine's universe.That's according to creative director Marcus Smith, who confirmed that the mutant-defending team would not feature in Insomnia]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/the-x-men-dont-exist-in-insomniacs-wolverine-but-another-important-team-does/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 11:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/the-x-men-dont-exist-in-insomniacs-wolverine-but-another-important-team-does/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Boys Star Jack Quaid’s Next Role Is Utterly Baffling, But We’re Here For It]]></title><description><![CDATA[Last month, Jack Quaid wrapped up his five-season run as Hughie Campbell on The Boys. But during Sony's State of Play event, it was revealed that Quaid's next role is in a new God of War game.<br />
Quaid isn't playing the new lead character. Instead, he's lending his voice to Phranque, who is some kind of gelatinous cube that can speak and move on his own."Phranque is ... a cosmic cube that you meet in this world called the Everywhen," explained Quaid in a behind-the-scenes video. "When you start pla]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/the-boys-star-jack-quaids-next-role-is-utterly-baffling-but-were-here-for-it/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 03:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/the-boys-star-jack-quaids-next-role-is-utterly-baffling-but-were-here-for-it/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New PlayStation Plus Games Announced During State Of Play Include Rare PS2 Rhythm Cult Classic]]></title><description><![CDATA[New games were announced for the PlayStation Plus Classics Catalog at PlayStation's State Of Play 2026, including Gitaroo Man, a PlayStation 2 cult classic rhythm game that has been out of reach for players for more than two decades.Developed by iNiS, Gitaroo Man is often praised for its storytelling, outstanding visuals, and original soundtrack, as you follow the adventures of an ordinary school boy who transforms into the eponymous Gitaroo Man to take on enemies in musical battles.Gitaroo Man]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/new-playstation-plus-games-announced-during-state-of-play-include-rare-ps2-rhythm-cult-classic/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 02:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/new-playstation-plus-games-announced-during-state-of-play-include-rare-ps2-rhythm-cult-classic/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sony State of Play - June 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sony State of Play - June 2026]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/sony-state-of-play-june-2026/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 01:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/sony-state-of-play-june-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Silent Hill: Townfall Looks Part Resident Evil 7, Part Scary Myst In Release Date Trailer]]></title><description><![CDATA[A new trailer for Silent Hill: Townfall is providing a pretty good look at the next entry in Konami's survival-horror series, and alongside a release date, gave a sense that this new Silent Hill could help expand the series the way Resident Evil 7 did for Capcom's storied franchise.Publisher Konami dropped a new trailer for Townfall during Sony's June State of Play livestream, which included a release date of September 24. The trailer includes a lot of gameplay from Townfall's first-person persp]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/silent-hill-townfall-looks-part-resident-evil-7-part-scary-myst-in-release-date-trailer/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 01:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/silent-hill-townfall-looks-part-resident-evil-7-part-scary-myst-in-release-date-trailer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[God Of War’s Cube Was The Star Of State Of Play]]></title><description><![CDATA[The rumors about a new God of War game proved to be true during Sony's latest State of Play event. That's why the reveal of God of War Laufey wasn't unexpected. What was a surprise was its cubic, talking, gelatin-like companion character, Phranque (as voiced by The Boys' Jack Quaid), is the character who turned out to be the breakout star of State of Play.<br />
As seen in the video below, Quaid even provided the motion-capture performance for Phranque.<br />
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uKMCqyeBWmU&amp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/god-of-wars-cube-was-the-star-of-state-of-play/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 01:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/god-of-wars-cube-was-the-star-of-state-of-play/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Until Dawn 2 Finds Horror In The Sun]]></title><description><![CDATA[In contrast to the snowy, mountainous landscape of the first game, Until Dawn 2 is set on a tropical island, but still involves a set of horny young people getting hacked and slashed. Just like the first game, it's a cinematic, choice-based horror game where your decisions affect who lives and dies. The game was announced at the June 2026 State of Play.<br />
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QpVZ9OvRLZI<br />
Until Dawn 2 follows a crew of ghost hunters to Akishima Island, which is home to mountain trails, a]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/until-dawn-2-finds-horror-in-the-sun/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 00:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/until-dawn-2-finds-horror-in-the-sun/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bungie Fans Have Taken Over Sony’s State Of Play Broadcast To Demand Destiny 3]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hosting a Sony State of Play broadcast not even two weeks after announcing that the next Destiny 2 update will be its last was always going to attract attention from the soon-to-be alienated player base. However, it's the week of Summer Game Fest, so it's pretty unavoidable.As early as three hours prior to the broadcast beginning, there were almost 6,000 viewers waiting in the chat, with comments ranging from "Save Destiny!" through to "We Want Destiny 3" already popping up.<br />
As the broadcast sta]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/bungie-fans-have-taken-over-sonys-state-of-play-broadcast-to-demand-destiny-3/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 00:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/bungie-fans-have-taken-over-sonys-state-of-play-broadcast-to-demand-destiny-3/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wolverine Gameplay Trailer Reveals Jean Grey Team-Up And More Marvel Characters]]></title><description><![CDATA[During Sony's latest State of Play, Insomniac Games unleashed its latest preview for Marvel's Wolverine with gory Mortal Kombat-like violence. It also featured a closer look at some of the X-Men-related characters who will appear alongside Wolverine.Jean GreyThe footage seemingly features the first meeting of Wolverine/Logan and Jean Grey, and the most striking thing is that they don't appear to know each other at all. Jean and Wolverine separately arrived to save a group of mutants from the cyb]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/wolverine-gameplay-trailer-reveals-jean-grey-team-up-and-more-marvel-characters/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 00:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/wolverine-gameplay-trailer-reveals-jean-grey-team-up-and-more-marvel-characters/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[GameStop Just Posted Its Highest Profit In History, Going Back Decades]]></title><description><![CDATA[Video game retailer GameStop has released its latest quarterly report, and it was a banner period for the company.<br />
GameStop posted a quarterly profit of $389.6 million for its fiscal Q1, and that was the highest-ever quarterly profit in the company's history. This compares to a profit of $44.8 million for the same period last year.<br />
Revenue surged as well, rising from $732.4 million during Q1 last year to $835.3 million this year. GameStop also continued to cut costs, with selling, general, and a]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/gamestop-just-posted-its-highest-profit-in-history-going-back-decades/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 00:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/gamestop-just-posted-its-highest-profit-in-history-going-back-decades/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Control Resonant Trailer Drops A Release Date And Teases The Return Of Control’s Best Character]]></title><description><![CDATA[The reality of Manhattan is unraveling in Remedy Entertainment's Control Resonant, and we now have an idea of exactly when to expect the end of the world: September 24.Remedy dropped the release date during Sony's June State of Play livestream, alongside a new trailer that gives some new looks at the game's story and hinted at some returning characters. The story remains cryptic, in true Remedy fashion. Check out the trailer for more.<br />
https://youtu.be/TAzxTMaA6j4?si=N-IKw3P5i9WuWSfF<br />
The trailer]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/control-resonant-trailer-drops-a-release-date-and-teases-the-return-of-controls-best-character/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/control-resonant-trailer-drops-a-release-date-and-teases-the-return-of-controls-best-character/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[God Of War Laufey For PS5 Revealed, And Its Co-Star Is A Cube Played By Jack Quaid]]></title><description><![CDATA[As rumored, today's State of Play broadcast included the official announcement of a new God of War game. This game does not star Kratos, however.<br />
Faye is the lead character in the newly announced God of War game, which is in the works at Santa Monica Studio. It's called God of War Laufey, and it's in development for PlayStation 5. Faye died in a previous God of War game, but she goes to the afterlife of the Gods, and that's where the story picks up in the new game.Deborah Ann Woll plays Faye, wh]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/god-of-war-laufey-for-ps5-revealed-and-its-co-star-is-a-cube-played-by-jack-quaid/</link><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 23:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/god-of-war-laufey-for-ps5-revealed-and-its-co-star-is-a-cube-played-by-jack-quaid/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Stuntman Series Returns Featuring Knight Rider, Back To The Future, And More]]></title><description><![CDATA[The PlayStation State of Play broadcast today included the announcement of a game no one saw coming.<br />
Stuntman: Hollywood, the first new entry in the racing game series since 2007's Stuntman Ignition, is on the way for PlayStation 5. It looks like it retains the franchise's penchant for over-the-top action, and this time, it'll feature licensed content from popular Hollywood franchises like Back to the Future, Fast &amp; Furious, Miami Vice, Death Race, and Knight Rider."Stuntman: Hollywood is bu]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/stuntman-series-returns-featuring-knight-rider-back-to-the-future-and-more/</link><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 23:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/stuntman-series-returns-featuring-knight-rider-back-to-the-future-and-more/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Marvel’s Wolverine Has The Classic Brown Suit–And There Will Be Plenty More]]></title><description><![CDATA[The brutal and bloody extended State of Play trailer for Marvel's Wolverine featured a look at Logan's classic brown suit from the comics. PlayStation Blog also shows off some skins that come with the Digital Deluxe Edition, which gives a lot of hope that Wolverine will get a large suite of costumes just like Spider-Man did in his Insomniac Games outing.A montage at the end of the trailer showed glimpses of the brown-and-tan suit associated with John Byrne's run on the X-Men comics, and PlayStat]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/marvels-wolverine-has-the-classic-brown-suitand-there-will-be-plenty-more/</link><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 23:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/marvels-wolverine-has-the-classic-brown-suitand-there-will-be-plenty-more/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wolverine Gameplay Demo Violence Makes It Look Like Mortal Kombat]]></title><description><![CDATA[State of Play made its return today, and just as Sony promised, it kicked things off with a fresh--and brutal--look at Marvel's Wolverine from Insomniac.Game director Marcus Smith outlined the story, which centers on Wolverine attempting to save a group of kidnapped mutants from an extremist group called the Reavers. From there, we saw a lengthy chunk of gameplay as Wolverine infiltrated, and then eviscerated, a sprawling camp of bad guys.After seeing Leech being loaded into a truck, Wolverine s]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/wolverine-gameplay-demo-violence-makes-it-look-like-mortal-kombat/</link><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 23:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/wolverine-gameplay-demo-violence-makes-it-look-like-mortal-kombat/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[PlayStation State Of Play June 2026: All The Biggest Announcements And Games]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ahead of Summer Game Fest 2026, PlayStation hosted its latest State of Play to showcase what its first-party studios and select third-party developers have cooking up in 2026 and beyond for the PlayStation 5. The 60-minute event was filled to the brim with announcements of new games and updated looks at previously revealed titles--no love for Kena: Scars of Kosmora, however. What's going on with that game, PlayStation?You can find all the biggest announcements below, as well as the trailers that]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/playstation-state-of-play-june-2026-all-the-biggest-announcements-and-games/</link><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 22:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/playstation-state-of-play-june-2026-all-the-biggest-announcements-and-games/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nintendo Crocs Are Here, And They Look Incredible]]></title><description><![CDATA[Nintendo has announced a new Super Mario x Crocs collaboration featuring five different designs based on the Mushroom Kingdom.These are some of the most high-end and intricately designed Crocs we've seen, featuring a range of special touches. In particular, the Mario Classic Clog features a plush red cap and a yellow accent on the heel cup based on Mario's overalls.The Bowser Classic Clog, meanwhile, features the character's iconic green color, along with PVC spikes on the toes and backstrap. Th]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/nintendo-crocs-are-here-and-they-look-incredible/</link><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 22:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/nintendo-crocs-are-here-and-they-look-incredible/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tomb Raider: Legacy Of Atlantis Gets Out Of The Way Of GTA 6 With  Delay To 2027]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tomb Raider: Legacy of Atlantis is not going to make it out on time. The remake of the original Tomb Raider game was originally scheduled to launch in 2026 but has now been delayed to February 12, 2027. Sony announced the delay during the State of Play broadcast on June 2.A new trailer was released as well--check it out:<br />
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0wEjbSYNUM8<br />
If this sounds familiar, it's because another high-profile game, the Fable reboot, was also recently delayed from 2026 to February 20]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/tomb-raider-legacy-of-atlantis-gets-out-of-the-way-of-gta-6-with-delay-to-2027/</link><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 21:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/tomb-raider-legacy-of-atlantis-gets-out-of-the-way-of-gta-6-with-delay-to-2027/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Amazon Prime Members Get 15 Games For Free In June And A New He-Man Adventure]]></title><description><![CDATA[A fresh batch of games for Amazon Luna has been revealed, and the main event in June is a brand-new Masters of the Universe adventure. Arriving just in time for the new feature film, Masters of the Universe: Legends Unite is exclusive to Amazon Luna, and it offers a couch co-op experience for players. Several iconic faces--and at least one skull--from MOTU are featured in the roster, including He-Man himself, Man-At-Arms, Evil-Lyn, and Skeletor.As a reminder, all of the free games that you claim]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/amazon-prime-members-get-15-games-for-free-in-june-and-a-new-he-man-adventure/</link><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 20:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/amazon-prime-members-get-15-games-for-free-in-june-and-a-new-he-man-adventure/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mina The Hollower Is Selling Much Faster Than Shovel Knight]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mina The Hollower sold 300,000 copies in its first three days, developer Yacht Club Games has announced, far faster than the studio's previous game, Shovel Knight.&nbsp;The sales figure comes from Bloomberg, who spoke with Yacht Club Games co-founder Sean Velasco. He said the strong sales so far mean the studio can continue operating as normal without making cuts or seeking outside investment. Yacht Club underwent layoffs and put a second project, a 3D Shovel Knight game, on hold over the course]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/mina-the-hollower-is-selling-much-faster-than-shovel-knight/</link><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 20:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/mina-the-hollower-is-selling-much-faster-than-shovel-knight/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hell Let Loose: Vietnam, A 50v50 Shooter, Delayed To August]]></title><description><![CDATA[Team17 and Expression Games have announced that Hell Let Loose: Vietnam has been delayed, and is now set for release on August 13. The game was previously set to launch on June 18.<br />
"We have identified several areas where additional development time will allow us to deliver a stronger launch experience," the developers said. Delaying the game will allow players to experience a version of Hell Let Loose: Vietnam that is at the "quality level we expect and you deserve," the statement added."We unde]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/hell-let-loose-vietnam-a-50v50-shooter-delayed-to-august/</link><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 18:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/hell-let-loose-vietnam-a-50v50-shooter-delayed-to-august/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Amazon Prime Members Can See The New Spider-Man Movie Before Everyone Else]]></title><description><![CDATA[Amazon has announced a new perk for Amazon Prime members, and it's a big one. All US Prime subscribers will be eligible to see the new Spider-Man movie, Brand New Day, two days before the film releases everywhere.<br />
Tickets will be available to buy through this page on Amazon's website. This promotion is happening as part of Amazon's partnership with ticket-seller Fandango.<br />
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8TZMtslA3UY<br />
The fine print says the promotion is available in "select" theaters, and only whi]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/amazon-prime-members-can-see-the-new-spider-man-movie-before-everyone-else/</link><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 18:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/amazon-prime-members-can-see-the-new-spider-man-movie-before-everyone-else/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Toy Story 5 Isn’t Getting A Game, But Fans Are Still Eating Well]]></title><description><![CDATA[Later this month, Toy Story 5 will tell a new tale starring Woody, Buzz Lightyear, Jessie, and the rest of Pixar's living toys as the franchise celebrates its 30th anniversary. Today, Atari and Digital Eclipse have revealed they will also be celebrating the milestone by going back in time with Toy Story: Retro Roundup and Toy Story 3 Complete Edition, both of which are due to launch in October.&nbsp;Toy Story 3 Complete Edition is a modern remaster of the video game version of Toy Story 3, which]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/toy-story-5-isnt-getting-a-game-but-fans-are-still-eating-well/</link><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 18:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/toy-story-5-isnt-getting-a-game-but-fans-are-still-eating-well/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fallout 76 Is Coming To PS5 And Xbox Series X|S With Better Frame Rates And Up To 4K Support]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bethesda's popular multiplayer game Fallout 76 is coming to PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S, the developer has announced.Bethesda will bring the game to the latest consoles first with a public testing period this month. Anyone who owns Fallout 76 can download the test versions on PS5 and Xbox Series X|S."Once testing is completed, we plan on releasing the update later this summer," Bethesda said, though it did not give any projected timelines.Fallout 76 on PS5 and Xbox Series X|S will have a n]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/fallout-76-is-coming-to-ps5-and-xbox-series-xs-with-better-frame-rates-and-up-to-4k-support/</link><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 17:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/fallout-76-is-coming-to-ps5-and-xbox-series-xs-with-better-frame-rates-and-up-to-4k-support/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[PlayStation’s First-Party Game Sales Have Been On Decline Since 2020, Data Shows]]></title><description><![CDATA[After the PS5 generation got off to a strong start in late 2020, sales of first-party games have declined dramatically every year since then,&nbsp;new data has shown. This follows a period where the PS4 generation saw a regular influx of new first-party releases on that platform, but Sony's own numbers paint a worrying picture.According to Stephen Totilo at Game File and Sony's own data, first-party PlayStation sales peaked in the 2020 financial year--April 2020 to March 2021--with 58.4 million]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/playstations-first-party-game-sales-have-been-on-decline-since-2020-data-shows/</link><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 17:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/playstations-first-party-game-sales-have-been-on-decline-since-2020-data-shows/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Witcher 3’s Blood And Wine Expansion Was Nearly Called Something Totally Different]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Witcher 3's Blood and Wine expansion nearly had a different name. CD Projekt's Pawel Sasko confirmed recently that the 2016 expansion was originally called Bells of Beauclair, known internally as BoB.The developers later opted for the more "captivating title" of Blood and Wine. In the developer's eyes, this name captured "the spirit of the narrative" quite well and it was "easier to spell out and articulate."&nbsp;Sasko was reminiscing on Blood and Wine for its 10th anniversary, as the expan]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/witcher-3s-blood-and-wine-expansion-was-nearly-called-something-totally-different/</link><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 17:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/witcher-3s-blood-and-wine-expansion-was-nearly-called-something-totally-different/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[A New Game Of Thrones Game Is Out Today On Mobile]]></title><description><![CDATA[Warner Bros. Games and HBO have released a new Game of Thrones game. Game of Thrones: Dragonfire is a free-to-play mobile game based on the prequel series House of the Dragon.A strategy game set 172 years before Daenerys Targaryen was born, Dragonfire is developed by Warner Bros. Games Boston and takes inspiration from events from the TV series. You play as a Valyrian descendant who has to hatch, raise, and fly dragons in battle to dominate Westeros.The game features familiar characters from the]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/a-new-game-of-thrones-game-is-out-today-on-mobile/</link><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 16:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/a-new-game-of-thrones-game-is-out-today-on-mobile/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Halo 3 “1v1 Me Bro” Tournament Announced, Top Prize Is A Legendary Console]]></title><description><![CDATA[GameStop has announced a 1v1 Halo 3 tournament, and the top prize is one of the best-looking Xbox consoles ever designed.The retailer is hosting a one-day tournament at its Euless, Texas location on Saturday, June 6 where people can square off against Michael &ldquo;Flamesword&rdquo; Chaves for a chance to win the Xbox 360 Halo 3 edition console.<br />
The system, which was originally released in 2007 for Halo 3's launch, has a tasty color palette that's meant to match Master Chief's own color scheme.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/halo-3-1v1-me-bro-tournament-announced-top-prize-is-a-legendary-console/</link><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 15:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/halo-3-1v1-me-bro-tournament-announced-top-prize-is-a-legendary-console/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Simpsons Boss Says Monopoly Go Crossover Wasn’t Meant To Be A “Butt-Kissy” Brand Deal]]></title><description><![CDATA[After invading Fortnite last year, The Simpsons are crossing over into the world of Monopoly Go this month for an event that feels like it was pulled straight from the long-running TV series.&nbsp;While you'd expect such a collaboration to dress the game up in Simpsons themes and throw in a few voice clips,&nbsp;developer Scopely is&nbsp;going all in, having debuted an animated short that features tyrant billionaire Mr. Burns taking on Monopoly icon Mr. Pennybags (voiced by Will Ferrell in the s]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/the-simpsons-boss-says-monopoly-go-crossover-wasnt-meant-to-be-a-butt-kissy-brand-deal/</link><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 15:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/the-simpsons-boss-says-monopoly-go-crossover-wasnt-meant-to-be-a-butt-kissy-brand-deal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[GTA 6 Could Sell 35 Million Copies By April 2027, Report Says]]></title><description><![CDATA[The research firm Piper Sandler has released a new investor report covering Take-Two, the owner of Rockstar Games and the GTA franchise. The report gave Take-Two's stock a "overweight" rating (which implies growth potential), with Piper Sandler setting a new price target for the stock of $280.&nbsp;The company's stock closed at $226.98 on June 1. Take-Two's all-time high is about $265, so Piper's prediction would beat that.What's driving the enthusiasm? GTA 6, of course. Piper Sandler said some]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/gta-6-could-sell-35-million-copies-by-april-2027-report-says/</link><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 15:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/gta-6-could-sell-35-million-copies-by-april-2027-report-says/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Debut Title From Former Forza Horizon Developers Sounds A Lot Like Forza Horizon, But With More Family]]></title><description><![CDATA[Following the studio's formation in 2024, Maverick Games has revealed its debut title, an open-world, narrative-driven racing game named Clutch. The studio is spear-headed by Playground Games veterans, with experience across most of the Forza Horizon series.Clutch is described as a cinematic open-world racer, following the rise of sibling racers competing in a prestigious racing series called R1K. The series has sanctioned events that you'll partake in, but also acts as a cover for the Midnight]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/debut-title-from-former-forza-horizon-developers-sounds-a-lot-like-forza-horizon-but-with-more-family/</link><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 14:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/debut-title-from-former-forza-horizon-developers-sounds-a-lot-like-forza-horizon-but-with-more-family/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dead By Daylight Finally Adds The Slasher Everyone’s Been Waiting For]]></title><description><![CDATA[Dead by Daylight is adding Jason Voorhees of Friday the 13th fame. The 4v1 asymmetrical horror game has a gallery of villains and monsters that rivals the Funko Pop shelf of any horror-obsessed fan, but it's featured one glaring omission for years now. The Camp Crystal Lake slasher is finally coming on June 16, Behaviour Interactive has revealed in a new trailer.<br />
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YebqRYaTVNg<br />
When Dead by Daylight was first coming onto the scene, Jason was already in the process of]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/dead-by-daylight-finally-adds-the-slasher-everyones-been-waiting-for/</link><pubDate>Sat, 23 May 2026 17:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/dead-by-daylight-finally-adds-the-slasher-everyones-been-waiting-for/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Where Did All The Fortnite Leaks Go?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Even though I pay attention to these things for a living, I almost didn't realize that Fortnite Chapter 7 Season 3 was coming up so quickly. It's just two weeks away now, with Season 3 slated to launch on June 6, and we really don't know anything about it. And that's because there haven't been any leaks about it.&nbsp;Not a single. Dang. One. No stray strings of text or banner icons in the files indicating a new collab, or sketchy-sounding Twitter rumors about gameplay changes, or anything. It's]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/where-did-all-the-fortnite-leaks-go/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 23:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/where-did-all-the-fortnite-leaks-go/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[EU Politician Muddies Waters On “Stop Killing Games” With Rant On Wokeness]]></title><description><![CDATA[The European Union parliament has taken up the debate about the Stop Killing Games movement and whether game publishers have the responsibility to keep their titles online after players have already purchased and played them for years. However, Slovakian politician Milan Uhrik decided to derail the conversation by focusing on his personal beef with the gaming industry rather than addressing the issue at hand.&ldquo;Wokeness and aggressive monetization is destroying videogames,&rdquo; said Uhrik]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/eu-politician-muddies-waters-on-stop-killing-games-with-rant-on-wokeness/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 22:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/eu-politician-muddies-waters-on-stop-killing-games-with-rant-on-wokeness/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Expanse RPG Recasts Its Protagonist After Player Complaints]]></title><description><![CDATA[Owlcat Games&mdash;the studio behind upcoming RPG The Expanse: Osiris Reborn&mdash;has announced plans to recast the actor voicing its male protagonist, after players complained about a perceived lack of emotion in his voice during the game's beta test last month."While the voice actor for the male protagonist and J put in a lot of good work, they felt less expressive than we wanted," Owlcat Games shared in a blog post on Osiris Reborn's Steam page. "Because of this, we are changing the voices o]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/the-expanse-rpg-recasts-its-protagonist-after-player-complaints/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 16:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/the-expanse-rpg-recasts-its-protagonist-after-player-complaints/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Report Claims “Significant” Layoffs Are Incoming For Bungie As Destiny 2 Ends]]></title><description><![CDATA[The future of Bungie is looking uncertain, as insider reports claim layoffs are on the way for the studio as it ends development on Destiny 2. There are reportedly no plans to move into development on Destiny 3, with Bungie looking to refocus on Marathon instead for the time being.Following the news that Bungie would deliver its final content update for Destiny 2 this June, a Bloomberg report suggests the studio is planning &ldquo;significant&rdquo; layoffs. Amid speculation that the studio woul]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/report-claims-significant-layoffs-are-incoming-for-bungie-as-destiny-2-ends/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 11:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/report-claims-significant-layoffs-are-incoming-for-bungie-as-destiny-2-ends/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[No, GTA 6 Is Not Delayed Again And Still Set To Launch This November]]></title><description><![CDATA[Take-Two Interactive has reconfirmed that Grand Theft Auto VI is set to launch November 19 in the company's fiscal 2026 results briefing. The commitment comes roughly a year since the open-world game was delayed to May 2026, which then led to another release-date shift this past November.&nbsp;There were rumblings of another possible delay for Grand Theft Auto VI, especially with Rockstar's history. Additionally, it's now been over a year since the game has even gotten a new trailer. But Take-Tw]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/no-gta-6-is-not-delayed-again-and-still-set-to-launch-this-november/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 22:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/no-gta-6-is-not-delayed-again-and-still-set-to-launch-this-november/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Helldivers 2’s Next Legendary Warbond Is Warhammer 40K, But Don’t Expect Space Marines]]></title><description><![CDATA[Helldivers 2's&nbsp;next Legendary Warbond will bring the grim-dark future of Games Workshop's Warhammer 40,000 universe to developer Arrowhead's co-op shooter, a match made in alien-destroying heaven.The announcement came as part of the latest Warhammer Skulls presentation, revealing what fans can expect in the months ahead from Warhammer video games like the upcoming&nbsp;Boltgun 2&nbsp;and a new&nbsp;Warhammer fantasy title, Deathmaster. During the presentation, Helldivers 2 director Mikael E]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/helldivers-2s-next-legendary-warbond-is-warhammer-40k-but-dont-expect-space-marines/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 20:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/helldivers-2s-next-legendary-warbond-is-warhammer-40k-but-dont-expect-space-marines/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Destiny 2 Is Getting Last Content Update Soon As Bungie Moves Onto Its Next Big Game]]></title><description><![CDATA[Nearly nine years after its release, live service support for&nbsp;Destiny 2&nbsp;is coming to an end. Bungie has announced that it plans to release the last content update for the online shooter on June 9, 2026.In a&nbsp;blog post, Bungie explained that after the game's last big expansion, The Final Shape, it felt that it had reached time on the stories it wanted to tell with Destiny 2. Content for Destiny 2 had been trickling in at a slower pace after Bungie focused more on releasing its extra]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/destiny-2-is-getting-last-content-update-soon-as-bungie-moves-onto-its-next-big-game/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 19:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/destiny-2-is-getting-last-content-update-soon-as-bungie-moves-onto-its-next-big-game/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[James Bond’s Omega from 007 First Light Is Now A Real Watch You Probably Can’t Afford]]></title><description><![CDATA[Back when IO's James Bond adventure,&nbsp;007 First Light, was first revealed, eagle-eyed watch enthusiasts immediately noticed the new Omega watch that this latest iteration of the MI6 spy was wearing. That watch wasn't real then but now, on the eve of the game's release, Omega has started selling the&nbsp;Seamaster Diver 300M Chronograph 007 First Light. And no, it's not cheap.This iteration of the existing Seamaster Diver Chronograph mirrors the contemporary version quite closely, but adds so]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/james-bonds-omega-from-007-first-light-is-now-a-real-watch-you-probably-cant-afford/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 19:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/james-bonds-omega-from-007-first-light-is-now-a-real-watch-you-probably-cant-afford/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Warhammer Age Of Sigmar: Deathmaster Brings Sneaky Assassinations To PC And Consoles Next Year]]></title><description><![CDATA[Stealth-action is probably not the first thing you think of when you hear "Warhammer," but sometimes the most satisfying experiences are the most surprising. Announced during Warhammer Skulls 2026, Warhammer Age of Sigmar: Deathmaster is a 2D action-platformer starring a very talented--and disturbed--hooded assassin.Starring the "ratman" Vihneek, Warhammer Age of Sigmar: Deathmaster will see you making use of stealth abilities and traps to move around your enemies or deliver death from the shado]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/warhammer-age-of-sigmar-deathmaster-brings-sneaky-assassinations-to-pc-and-consoles-next-year/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 19:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/warhammer-age-of-sigmar-deathmaster-brings-sneaky-assassinations-to-pc-and-consoles-next-year/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Warhammer 40,000: Boltgun Boom Comes To Mobile This Year, Boltgun 2 Demo Out Now On PC]]></title><description><![CDATA[Warhammer 40,000: Boltgun is a fantastic, action-packed take on the sci-fi series, delivering a throwback boomer-shooter experience that feels like it was ripped out of the '90s. If you're looking to spend even more of your time destroying enemies of the Emperor, you'll be happy to know that a mobile spin-off--Warhammer 40,000: Boltgun Boom--will be hitting mobile devices this year.Announced during Warhammer Skulls 2026, Boltgun Boom is being developed by Nitro Games, and it's described as a "pr]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/warhammer-40000-boltgun-boom-comes-to-mobile-this-year-boltgun-2-demo-out-now-on-pc/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 19:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/warhammer-40000-boltgun-boom-comes-to-mobile-this-year-boltgun-2-demo-out-now-on-pc/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Virtua Fighter 6 Leak Reveals New Character, Old Favorite, And A Fresh Title]]></title><description><![CDATA[It appears that a big reveal of gameplay features and visuals tied to the new Virtua Fighter game is imminent. Overnight, part of what looks like an online presentation was leaked on Chinese video-sharing platform Bilibili, where it quickly&nbsp;spread like wildfire across Reddit&nbsp;and fighting-game discord channels.The footage, which features four characters showing off new and old fighting techniques, gives us a glimpse of the game's flashy visual presentation, which seems heavily inspired]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/virtua-fighter-6-leak-reveals-new-character-old-favorite-and-a-fresh-title/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 17:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/virtua-fighter-6-leak-reveals-new-character-old-favorite-and-a-fresh-title/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[007 First Light Unlock Times: Global Launch, Early Access, And Release Time Explained]]></title><description><![CDATA[Developer IO Interactive announced the global launch times of 007 First Light, which tells the origin story of super spy and British cultural icon James Bond.The third-person action game launches on Wednesday, May 27, but anyone who pre-orders the title will have 24 hours of early access, along with a Deluxe Edition upgrade that includes four outfits inspired by the Bond films and skins for weapons and gadgets.GameSpot's&nbsp;preview of 007 First Light&nbsp;was quite positive, saying that the ga]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/007-first-light-unlock-times-global-launch-early-access-and-release-time-explained/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 17:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/007-first-light-unlock-times-global-launch-early-access-and-release-time-explained/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[A Forza Horizon 6 Sound Effect Might Just Trigger Some Awful Memories For You]]></title><description><![CDATA[Following a nearly five-year hiatus between titles,&nbsp;Forza Horizon 6&nbsp;debuted this week. And while fans are diving into its open-world take on Japan, some have already discovered a sound effect in Forza Horizon 6 that may trigger anyone who has ever had to work in an office setting.As noted by a player on&nbsp;social media, one of the car horn sounds in Forza Horizon 6 is the Microsoft Teams calling noise--a joke made possible by the fact that the Forza games are published by Microsoft.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/a-forza-horizon-6-sound-effect-might-just-trigger-some-awful-memories-for-you/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 01:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/a-forza-horizon-6-sound-effect-might-just-trigger-some-awful-memories-for-you/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Franchises Like Deus Ex And TimeSplitters Might Just Have A Future]]></title><description><![CDATA[Embracer Group will split itself into two separate companies--Fellowship Entertainment and Embracer--in 2027, with the former maintaining the majority of the publisher's biggest video game IP. While Fellowship Entertainment will have a large focus on franchises like Lord of the Rings and Tomb Raiders, there will apparently be room for some of the company's other titles to thrive as well.Embracer's chair of the board Lars Wingefors told investors that it will be seeking partners to work on some o]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/franchises-like-deus-ex-and-timesplitters-might-just-have-a-future/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 22:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/franchises-like-deus-ex-and-timesplitters-might-just-have-a-future/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Splitgate 2 Dev’s Titanfall-Style Game Pops Up On Steam]]></title><description><![CDATA[Splitgate developer 1047 Games has dropped the first look at its next game perhaps a little sooner than it planned to. In response to the Titanfall-style game making&nbsp;its first appearance on Steam, 1047 Games has officially announced Empulse, with a promise of an early-access release coming this year.<br />
https://twitter.com/1047Games/status/2057168407355936830?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw<br />
Empulse is a 6v6 title that lets players battle across the streets of a city called Freehold. Piloting mechs appears]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/splitgate-2-devs-titanfall-style-game-pops-up-on-steam/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 21:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/splitgate-2-devs-titanfall-style-game-pops-up-on-steam/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Xbox Controller Is Missing One Key Feature, Suggesting A Permanent Change]]></title><description><![CDATA[Since the introduction of the Xbox One in 2013, Microsoft has made small, subtle changes to its established Xbox Controller design. But a tweak on its most recent iteration suggests one feature might be permanently removed.With the latest&nbsp;Forza Horizon 6&nbsp;Xbox Controller, Microsoft's proprietary expansion port has seemingly been removed. A&nbsp;Reddit user shared an image of the controller&nbsp;with the expansion port completely sealed, with the standard auxiliary port still resting to]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/new-xbox-controller-is-missing-one-key-feature-suggesting-a-permanent-change/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 21:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/new-xbox-controller-is-missing-one-key-feature-suggesting-a-permanent-change/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ubisoft Shares Release Windows For Assassin’s Creed Hexe, New Far Cry And Ghost Recon Games]]></title><description><![CDATA[The latest financial disclosures for Ubisoft have been shared by the company, and it included a record &euro;1.3 billion operating loss for its 2025-2026 fiscal year. While Ubisoft doesn't project immediate relief for its problems, the company has high hopes that new Assassin's Creed, Far Cry, and Ghost Recon games can help turn things around.As reported by&nbsp;Reuters, Ubisoft has projected that its top franchises will arrive in the 2027-28 and 2028-29 financial years and give the company a mu]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/ubisoft-shares-release-windows-for-assassins-creed-hexe-new-far-cry-and-ghost-recon-games/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 20:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/ubisoft-shares-release-windows-for-assassins-creed-hexe-new-far-cry-and-ghost-recon-games/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Subnautica 2 Improvements On The Way, But No, You Can’t Fight The Fish]]></title><description><![CDATA[Subnautica 2&nbsp;developer Unknown Worlds has outlined all the ways its looking to improve on its wildly popular underwater-survival game in the near future, but don't expect to be able to fight or kill hostile alien creatures.In a new&nbsp;blog post, Unknown Worlds addressed key areas of feedback it's received since Subnautica 2's early-access launch on May 14. One of the key complaints its heard revolves around predator encounters coming off as "more frustrating than tense or exciting," with]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/subnautica-2-improvements-on-the-way-but-no-you-cant-fight-the-fish/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 19:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/subnautica-2-improvements-on-the-way-but-no-you-cant-fight-the-fish/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Star Wars Eclipse Development “Continues” As Studio Cancels MOBA Months After Launch]]></title><description><![CDATA[French studio Quantic Dream is shutting down its first live-service game, but it also gave proof of life to the elusive Star Wars Eclipse.Spellcasters Chronicles launched in February as the studio's effort to incorporate&nbsp;"community-driven" narrative elements&nbsp;into an ongoing multiplayer game. The free-to-play early-access title, which&nbsp;features MOBA and deckbuilding gameplay mechanics, is shutting down on June 19. Quantic Dream promised refunds for anyone who spent money on the game]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/star-wars-eclipse-development-continues-as-studio-cancels-moba-months-after-launch/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 18:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/star-wars-eclipse-development-continues-as-studio-cancels-moba-months-after-launch/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mina The Hollower Is Creating An Unexpected Problem For Other Games]]></title><description><![CDATA[Yacht Club Games'&nbsp;Shovel Knight&nbsp;is one of the most widely-loved platformers out there. With almost 10,000 "Overwhelmingly Positive" reviews on Steam, it's not hard to see why game developers are pushing their release dates either side of YCG's upcoming action platformer&nbsp;Mina the Hollower, especially games in a similar genre.Borbware's&nbsp;Emuurom&nbsp;was originally set for a May 29 release date, the same day as Mina, but in a video posted to YouTube, the studio explained that th]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/mina-the-hollower-is-creating-an-unexpected-problem-for-other-games/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 14:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/mina-the-hollower-is-creating-an-unexpected-problem-for-other-games/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lords of the Fallen 2’s Epic Exclusivity Deal Canceled]]></title><description><![CDATA[In 2024, developer CI Games signed a deal with Epic Games that would have made the Epic Game Store the exclusive PC outlet for the upcoming&nbsp;Lords of the Fallen 2. Now, the agreement between Epic and Ci Games has been terminated.CI Games has taken the unusual step of&nbsp;posting its separation agreement&nbsp;with Epic Games, which was apparently settled on April 14. The document explains that the delay in revealing its existence was because it would have "prejudiced the company's legitimate]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/lords-of-the-fallen-2s-epic-exclusivity-deal-canceled/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 13:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/lords-of-the-fallen-2s-epic-exclusivity-deal-canceled/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[This Awesome Xbox Controller Is Just $15 For A Limited Time]]></title><description><![CDATA[PowerA Advantage Wired Controller for Xbox Series X|SStarts at $10 with first-time customer bonus coupon (was $50)See at WootWith video game controller prices higher than ever before, many gamers are hoping to find a deal when they're in the market to buy one--and Woot has a terrific deal on a&nbsp;PowerA model&nbsp;for the next few days, slashing the price from $50 to just $20. You can save even more by using coupon code&nbsp;CONTROL&nbsp;at checkout, which cuts an additional $5 off the price--]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/this-awesome-xbox-controller-is-just-15-for-a-limited-time/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 01:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/this-awesome-xbox-controller-is-just-15-for-a-limited-time/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Best Buy’s Memorial Day Sale – Save Up to 75% On Handhelds, Controllers, Games, And More]]></title><description><![CDATA[Best Buy's 2026 Memorial Day SaleNow through May 25See all deals at Best BuyMemorial Day is a week away, but the retail gods know the great majority of folks are ready for a delicious retail therapy session much sooner, so sales are already on. Should you be looking out for good deals on both hardware and games,&nbsp;Best Buy's Memorial Day sale&nbsp;has plenty of both with more than 1,300 products on sale in the gaming category alone. We've broken out some of the best deals in each category for]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/best-buys-memorial-day-sale-save-up-to-75-on-handhelds-controllers-games-and-more/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 01:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/best-buys-memorial-day-sale-save-up-to-75-on-handhelds-controllers-games-and-more/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Crunchyroll’s Month-Long Sale Includes Big Deals Anime Blu-Rays]]></title><description><![CDATA[Crunchyroll Ani-May Discounted Memberships$2-$3 monthly | Available until May 22See at CrunchyrollNothing beats a well-stocked shelf full of anime Blu-rays, and if you're looking to refresh your collection, then you'll want to check out&nbsp;Crunchyroll's Two-for-One Ani-May Sale. While the brand is known for its massive library of streamable anime, physical media is still a popular option among fans of Japanese animation, and the site is offering hundreds of Blu-rays at a discount as part of th]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/crunchyrolls-month-long-sale-includes-big-deals-anime-blu-rays/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 00:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/crunchyrolls-month-long-sale-includes-big-deals-anime-blu-rays/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Mortal Kombat 2 Blu-Ray Release Is Already Up For Preorder]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mortal Kombat 2 Steelbook Edition (4K Blu-ray)$38 | Release date TBAPreorder at Walmart	Mortal Kombat 2 Standard Edition$28 | Release date TBAPreorder at AmazonView at other storesPreorder at WalmartPreorder at GruvWhile Mortal Kombat 2 only recently premiered in theaters, preorders for the bigger--and bloodier--sequel's Blu-ray release are already live at online retailers. While no release date has been confirmed, multiple home video versions of the movie have been announced, including a&nbsp;W]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/the-mortal-kombat-2-blu-ray-release-is-already-up-for-preorder/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 00:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/the-mortal-kombat-2-blu-ray-release-is-already-up-for-preorder/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Star Wars Jedi Veteran&rsquo;s Dungeons &amp; Dragons Game Has Been Canceled]]></title><description><![CDATA[In June 2025, Wizards of the Coast announced a partnership with Giant Skull--the studio founded by Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order and God of War III director Stig Asmussen--for a "single-player action-adventure title set in the world of Dungeons &amp; Dragons." Unfortunately, that project has now been canceled just shy of the one-year anniversary of that announcement.According to&nbsp;Bloomberg, Wizards of the Coast's parent company, Hasbro, and Giant Skull both confirmed that the untitled Dungeon]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/star-wars-jedi-veteranrsquos-dungeons-amp-dragons-game-has-been-canceled/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 23:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/star-wars-jedi-veteranrsquos-dungeons-amp-dragons-game-has-been-canceled/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Another Steam Game Gets Removed Over Malware]]></title><description><![CDATA[Another title on Steam has been exposed for unleashing malware on unsuspecting buyers and removed by Valve. But the twist this time is that a popular YouTube account helped expose the game in question.YouTuber Eric Parker&nbsp;shared a video&nbsp;(via&nbsp;Insider Gaming) that illustrated how the free-to-play survival-horror game Beyond the Dark was set up to steal data from players. As laid out by Parker, the malware was hidden in a file called UnityPlayer.dll. Steam&nbsp;subsequently removed B]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/another-steam-game-gets-removed-over-malware/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 22:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/another-steam-game-gets-removed-over-malware/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Upcoming Open-World RPG Has “Potato” Graphics Setting Below Even Minimum Specs]]></title><description><![CDATA[Indie-RPG&nbsp;Outward 2&nbsp;is releasing on&nbsp;Steam&nbsp;early access on July 7, and developer Nine Dots Studio wants to make sure you know that even if your PC is an ancient-potato rig, the game will run just fine.In a new video announcing the co-op survival RPG's release date and system requirements, Nine Dots revealed the game looks great on max settings with at least a GeForce RTX 40780 and 32GB of RAM. But what Nine Dots really wants people to know is how it runs on some of the worst s]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/upcoming-open-world-rpg-has-potato-graphics-setting-below-even-minimum-specs/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 21:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/upcoming-open-world-rpg-has-potato-graphics-setting-below-even-minimum-specs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Sims 4 Producer Addresses Recent Update And Marketplace Complaints]]></title><description><![CDATA[EA has released another&nbsp;massive base game update&nbsp;for&nbsp;The Sims 4, featuring hundreds of bug-fixes, a new clothing category, and major overhauls to the way Sim-parents interact with Infants and Toddlers. GameSpot spoke to Sims 4 producer Morgan Henry via email to get a better idea of how these new features work, which bugs the team is working on fixing in the near future, and what's next for The Sims franchise.Henry has been a part of The Sims 4 team since 2018, overseeing the produ]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/the-sims-4-producer-addresses-recent-update-and-marketplace-complaints/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 21:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/the-sims-4-producer-addresses-recent-update-and-marketplace-complaints/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Civilization 7 Is A Completely Different Game Following The Test Of Time Update]]></title><description><![CDATA[Firaxis Games and 2K released the highly anticipated Test of Time update for&nbsp;Sid Meier's Civilization VII&nbsp;today, May 19. It's the most substantial update the 4X strategy game has received since its February launch, reworking how Civilization functions and how victories are achieved in ways that radically change the game.When Civilization 7 came out, one way it radically differed from previous games in the series was that it had players pick a new Civilization each time they entered a n]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/civilization-7-is-a-completely-different-game-following-the-test-of-time-update/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 20:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/civilization-7-is-a-completely-different-game-following-the-test-of-time-update/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[A Mythic Diablo 4 Discovery Just Upended Every Top Build]]></title><description><![CDATA[There is now proof that&nbsp;Diablo 4's&nbsp;most powerful and rare items, Mythic Uniques, can appear in Charm form, and it's sending the game's community into a theory-crafting frenzy.Diablo 4's Lord of Hatred expansion released last month and completely retooled how building a character works in Blizzard's ARPG with the introduction of the Talisman and Charms. Charms are essentially passive bonuses players can equip separate from armor and weapons, allowing for even more build customization th]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/a-mythic-diablo-4-discovery-just-upended-every-top-build/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 19:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/a-mythic-diablo-4-discovery-just-upended-every-top-build/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Log On To Fortnite To Watch 12 Minutes Of The Mandalorian And Grogu]]></title><description><![CDATA[Disney and&nbsp;Fortnite&nbsp;are teaming up to promote the upcoming Star Wars film The Mandalorian and Grogu with a new in-game screening area that will allow players to watch the first 12 minutes of the movie. The map is live right now, and you can find the Mandalorian and Grogu Watch Party Island in the Discover section of the lobby. And the good news is there's more to do there than just watch the clip, since the map is a small open world with quests that players can complete.<br />
https://www.yo]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/log-on-to-fortnite-to-watch-12-minutes-of-the-mandalorian-and-grogu/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 16:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/log-on-to-fortnite-to-watch-12-minutes-of-the-mandalorian-and-grogu/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nintendo Announces New Mobile Game That Turns Your Selfies Into Minigames]]></title><description><![CDATA[Nintendo has a new mobile game on the way, which will turn your selfies into quirky WarioWare-esque minigames. The game is called&nbsp;Pictonico!, and will release on May 28 for Android and iPhone.Pictonico! was co-developed by Intelligent Systems, the studio behind the&nbsp;WarioWare series&nbsp;of games, and that influence is clear from the minigames Nintendo has teased so far. The main difference is that Pictonico&rsquo;s minigames pull faces from your photos, warping real people into its abs]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/nintendo-announces-new-mobile-game-that-turns-your-selfies-into-minigames/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 10:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/nintendo-announces-new-mobile-game-that-turns-your-selfies-into-minigames/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Check Out McFarlane Toys’ New Mortal Kombat Klassic Sub-Zero And Reptile Figures]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mortal Kombat Klassic: Sub-Zero$32 | Releases August 23Preorder at Amazon	Mortal Kombat Klassic: Reptile$30 | Releases August 23Preorder at AmazonMortal Kombat is back in the spotlight thanks to the release of the new live-action film, and if you're looking to bring some of that video game magic home, you can check out two new collectible action figures. McFarlane Toys is expanding its line of Mortal Kombat toys with two new "Klassic"&nbsp;Sub-Zero&nbsp;and&nbsp;Reptile&nbsp;figures. Bearing a d]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/check-out-mcfarlane-toys-new-mortal-kombat-klassic-sub-zero-and-reptile-figures/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 01:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/check-out-mcfarlane-toys-new-mortal-kombat-klassic-sub-zero-and-reptile-figures/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fanatical’s May Madness Sale Has Discounts On Dozens Of Brand New PC Games]]></title><description><![CDATA[It's nearly the end of May, and Fanatical is celebrating with another one of their annual sales on digital games. The&nbsp;May Madness sale, live and running until May 31, has over 10,000 discounted digital games available, including brand new titles like&nbsp;Resident Evil Requiem&nbsp;for $57.39 (was $70) or&nbsp;Crimson Desert&nbsp;for $59.49 (was $70). But another interesting aspect is that even preorders for upcoming games are discounted. You can get&nbsp;007 First Light&nbsp;for $60.89 (wa]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/fanaticals-may-madness-sale-has-discounts-on-dozens-of-brand-new-pc-games/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 00:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/fanaticals-may-madness-sale-has-discounts-on-dozens-of-brand-new-pc-games/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Preorders For Nintendo’s New ‘Choose Your Game Bundle’ Are Now Open]]></title><description><![CDATA[Nintendo Switch 2: Choose Your Game Bundle$500 | Launches June 7, 2026Preorder at Best BuyView at other storesPreorder at GameStopPreorder at NintendoOn May 12, Nintendo&nbsp;announced&nbsp;a new $500 Nintendo Switch 2 Choose Your Game Bundle that includes the console and a digital game code. The download code can be used on one of three possible titles:&nbsp;Mario Kart World,&nbsp;Donkey Kong Bananza, or&nbsp;Pokemon Pokopia. When purchased separately,&nbsp;Mario Kart World&nbsp;retails for $80]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/preorders-for-nintendos-new-choose-your-game-bundle-are-now-open/</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 23:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/preorders-for-nintendos-new-choose-your-game-bundle-are-now-open/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Welcome to the new GameSpot]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hey GameSpot community,We've got some big news to share: GameSpot is migrating to a new platform. After 13 years on our old platform &ndash; a custom built CMS that served us well across different owners and different eras of web publishing &ndash; we're moving to WordPress VIP, a best-in-class solution that will allow us to shift our energy from maintaining a website to innovating on one.What this means for youFirst, there&rsquo;s obviously a new look and feel. You may recognize this branding w]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/welcome-to-the-new-gamespot/</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 23:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/welcome-to-the-new-gamespot/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sony’s Single-Player Story Games Are Reportedly Becoming PlayStation Exclusives Again]]></title><description><![CDATA[For the past few years, major first-party exclusives for both the Xbox and PlayStation consoles have been expected to arrive on PC after a certain period of time--if not same-day. However, with brands now looking to differentiate themselves in the current hardware market, the winds seem to be shifting.&nbsp;Reporting from various sources&nbsp;in the last few months has indicated that Sony intends to step away from bringing some of their high-profile exclusives to PC. This approach has now appare]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/sonys-single-player-story-games-are-reportedly-becoming-playstation-exclusives-again/</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 22:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/sonys-single-player-story-games-are-reportedly-becoming-playstation-exclusives-again/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tom Kane, Longtime Star Wars And Call Of Duty Voice Actor, Dies At 64]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tom Kane, a staple in various children's animated shows and numerous video game franchises, has died at the age of 64. Representatives for Kane confirmed the news of his passing to&nbsp;TMZ, citing complications from a stroke the voice actor suffered in 2020.Kane lent his voice to the universes of Marvel, Star Wars, Powerpuff Girls, and Call of Duty. His most prolific role was the voice of Yoda in Star Wars: The Clone Wars and various Star Wars shows and games, most recently Lego Star Wars: The]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/tom-kane-longtime-star-wars-and-call-of-duty-voice-actor-dies-at-64/</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 22:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/tom-kane-longtime-star-wars-and-call-of-duty-voice-actor-dies-at-64/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Call Of Duty’s Anti-Cheat Took A Cheater’s Guns Away Mid-Match]]></title><description><![CDATA[From time to time, Call of Duty's anti-cheat likes to troll unsavory players who aren't playing by the rules. A recent stream of&nbsp;Black Ops 7&nbsp;revealed a cheater lost their weapons mid-match after being detected by Ricochet, as seen in the clip below.Activision has struggled to keep hackers completely out of Black Ops 7 and Warzone, but Ricochet anti-cheat is still working to ban them mid-match. Former pro player and Call of Duty personality,&nbsp;Christopher "Parasite" Duarte, recently]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/call-of-dutys-anti-cheat-took-a-cheaters-guns-away-mid-match/</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 17:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/call-of-dutys-anti-cheat-took-a-cheaters-guns-away-mid-match/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Those GTA 6 Preorder Rumors Appear To Be Another False Alarm]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hopes that preorders for Grand Theft Auto 6 would start on Monday seem to have reached a dead end.Some content creators in Best Buy's affiliate program claimed to receive&nbsp;emails indicating that GTA 6 preorders begin on May 18, and optimistic fans speculated that a third trailer for Rockstar's next blockbuster would drop at the same time. But such heresay seems to be a pipe dream, with an administrator in the (unofficial)&nbsp;GTA Forums&nbsp;claiming that a source in a European distribution]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/those-gta-6-preorder-rumors-appear-to-be-another-false-alarm/</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 16:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/those-gta-6-preorder-rumors-appear-to-be-another-false-alarm/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[This Giant Hellboy Collection Includes Over 100 Comics Written And Illustrated By Mike Mignola]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mike Mignola is one of the most celebrated modern comic writers and illustrators, best known for creating Dark Horse's iconic demonic paranormal investigator, Hellboy, and the rest of the B.P.R.D. (Bureau of Paranormal Research and Defense) extended universe. His dark and imaginative universe now spans several decades, and knowing where to start can be an intimidating task for newcomers. However, for a limited-time, you can grab over 100 digital edition comics and graphic novels from Mignola's c]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/this-giant-hellboy-collection-includes-over-100-comics-written-and-illustrated-by-mike-mignola/</link><pubDate>Sat, 16 May 2026 19:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/this-giant-hellboy-collection-includes-over-100-comics-written-and-illustrated-by-mike-mignola/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Xbox Is Rebranding Itself, Sort Of]]></title><description><![CDATA[Earlier this week, Xbox CEO Asha Sharma put the following question to fans on social media:&nbsp;"Xbox" or "XBOX"? Out of the 19,176 votes cast, all caps XBOX was the clear winner with 64.8% of the total. Now, Microsoft has seemingly taken that to heart by&nbsp;rebranding the Xbox account on X&nbsp;with all-caps XBOX.The Verge&nbsp;was one of the first outlets to notice the change, and it notes that Xbox's Bluesky and Threads accounts have yet to reflect the slight renaming. When reached for com]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/xbox-is-rebranding-itself-sort-of/</link><pubDate>Sat, 16 May 2026 03:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/xbox-is-rebranding-itself-sort-of/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fanatical’s Capcom Classics Bundle Offers 8 DRM-Free PC Games For Cheap]]></title><description><![CDATA[Fanatical's&nbsp;May 2026 Bundle Fest&nbsp;is still going strong, and one of the best ones to browse is the&nbsp;Capcom Classic Bundle: GOG Edition. If you're a fan of retro games, this eight-game collection offers some of Capcom's best, covering a few different genres like survival horror, fighting, and RPGs. Like with other build your own bundles through fanatical, you can start with choosing any three games for $8, or $3 each. Then if you get five or more games, they're down to $2.80. If you]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/fanaticals-capcom-classics-bundle-offers-8-drm-free-pc-games-for-cheap/</link><pubDate>Sat, 16 May 2026 01:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/fanaticals-capcom-classics-bundle-offers-8-drm-free-pc-games-for-cheap/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Crunchyroll’s Ani-May Offer Gets You 3 Months Of Mega Fan Membership For $3 A Month]]></title><description><![CDATA[Crunchyroll Ani-May Discounted Memberships$2-$3 monthly | Available until May 22See at CrunchyrollKeeping up with an endless pile of streaming subscriptions can feel almost like a second job--not to mention how expensive it gets to pay for them all. That's why Crunchyroll's&nbsp;limited-time subscription deal&nbsp;during its annual&nbsp;Ani-May event&nbsp;is such a steal. You can snag three months of ad-free access for less than $10 in total to access popular shows like Dr. Stone, Solo Leveling,]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/crunchyrolls-ani-may-offer-gets-you-3-months-of-mega-fan-membership-for-3-a-month/</link><pubDate>Sat, 16 May 2026 01:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/crunchyrolls-ani-may-offer-gets-you-3-months-of-mega-fan-membership-for-3-a-month/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Create Your Own Indie Showcase With These Limited-Time Bundle Deals]]></title><description><![CDATA[Fanatical and Humble Bundle are easily the most popular bundle sites online, offering countless games, books, software, and more over the years at great discounts&nbsp;and&nbsp;benefitting good causes. This month, it both sites have a vast and eclectic of indie showcase bundles available for you to peruse. The&nbsp;Humble 15th Anniversary Indie Icons Showcase bundle&nbsp;gets you 8 games for just $10, with titles like Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night and Citizen Sleeper as part of its catalogue]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/create-your-own-indie-showcase-with-these-limited-time-bundle-deals/</link><pubDate>Sat, 16 May 2026 00:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/create-your-own-indie-showcase-with-these-limited-time-bundle-deals/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Humble Choice For May 2026 Includes Bangers Like Diablo IV, Shin Megami Tensei V, And More]]></title><description><![CDATA[The&nbsp;Humble Choice lineup for May 2026&nbsp;is available now, with offering members eight PC games they can download and keep forever at no additional cost. This month's selection is an eclectic bunch featuring AAA RPGs like Diablo IV and Shin Megami Tensei V: Vengeance, city builders like Mini Settlers, and even the remaster of the 2013 first-person shooter Crysis 3. Check out the full lineup below.<br />
Sign up for Humble Choice<br />
If you're unfamiliar with Humble Choice before, it's a monthly sub]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/humble-choice-for-may-2026-includes-bangers-like-diablo-iv-shin-megami-tensei-v-and-more/</link><pubDate>Sat, 16 May 2026 00:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/humble-choice-for-may-2026-includes-bangers-like-diablo-iv-shin-megami-tensei-v-and-more/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fortnite’s Overwatch Butt-Buffing Conspiracy Theory Goes All The Way To The Very Bottom]]></title><description><![CDATA[Earlier this year, Overwatch director Jeff Kaplan attempted to settle the nearly decade-old legend of&nbsp;Tracer's controversial victory pose&nbsp;by telling players that&nbsp;her butt was never nerfed. But the recently released&nbsp;Overwatch skins in Fortnite&nbsp;appear to tell a different story. As noted by several players online, Tracer's butt is back and seemingly bigger than ever.Fans responded to Tracer's apparently restored glutes in exactly the mature and measured way you probably pre]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/fortnites-overwatch-butt-buffing-conspiracy-theory-goes-all-the-way-to-the-very-bottom/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 23:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/fortnites-overwatch-butt-buffing-conspiracy-theory-goes-all-the-way-to-the-very-bottom/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Final Fantasy XI Is Expanding Its Free Trial]]></title><description><![CDATA[In 2002,&nbsp;Final Fantasy XI&nbsp;was one of the pioneering MMORPG titles on consoles, and Square Enix has kept the world of Vana'diel alive for nearly a quarter century. Now, as the game celebrates its 24th anniversary, Square Enix has announced that the free trial for Final Fantasy XI has been greatly expanded.During a livestream on Square Enix's&nbsp;Japanese YouTube account&nbsp;(via&nbsp;Reddit), the publisher announced that the previous 14-day version of the free trial is being revamped.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/final-fantasy-xi-is-expanding-its-free-trial/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 22:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/final-fantasy-xi-is-expanding-its-free-trial/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Forza Horizon 6 Crushes Franchise Record On Steam Despite The Need To Pay Extra]]></title><description><![CDATA[Forza Horizon 6&nbsp;has crushed the franchise record on Steam for peak concurrent users, and that's especially noteworthy since the game is only available for a select group of people currently.Forza Horizon 5 set the franchise record for highest peak concurrent-player count on Steam with&nbsp;81,096 back on November 13, 2021, which was the first Saturday after the game launched on November 9. Forza Horizon 6, meanwhile, hit a high watermark of&nbsp;172,093 players&nbsp;today, May 15, meaning F]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/forza-horizon-6-crushes-franchise-record-on-steam-despite-the-need-to-pay-extra/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 21:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/forza-horizon-6-crushes-franchise-record-on-steam-despite-the-need-to-pay-extra/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Subnautica 2 For PS5? Here’s What We Know So Far]]></title><description><![CDATA[Subnautica 2&nbsp;is out now in early access, and it's doing great, but if you're playing on the biggest modern console platform out there--PlayStation 5--the game is not available for you. Why is that? And is Subnautica 2 ever going to come to PlayStation 5? Here's what we know.PS5 doesn't have a dedicated early-access programSome have theorized that Subnautica 2 is not on PlayStation 5 as of yet because the game is in an early-access state and is not available with a 1.0 version. Steam has its]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/subnautica-2-for-ps5-heres-what-we-know-so-far/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 21:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/subnautica-2-for-ps5-heres-what-we-know-so-far/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Crimson Desert Patch Fixes Damiane’s Armor And Adds Powerful Finisher]]></title><description><![CDATA[Only three days have passed since Pearl Abyss shared the last update for&nbsp;Crimson Desert, but the publisher has now&nbsp;dropped another patch&nbsp;that makes some notable improvements to the game. It also fixes the issue with Damiane&rsquo;s Elegant Carmine leather armor that sparked some backlash earlier this month.According to the patch notes, the "abnormal" appearance of Damiane's new armor wasn't planned. The Elegant Carmine leather armor briefly covered up more of her body than usual,]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/crimson-desert-patch-fixes-damianes-armor-and-adds-powerful-finisher/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 21:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/crimson-desert-patch-fixes-damianes-armor-and-adds-powerful-finisher/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Get The Lego Legend Of Zelda Deku Tree Model Before It Retires]]></title><description><![CDATA[Lego The Legend of Zelda: Great Deku Tree 2-in-1 (2,500 Pieces)$300 | Retiring SoonSee at LegoView at other storesSee at AmazonSee at Best BuySee at WalmartIf you've had Lego's Great Deku Tree set from The Legend of Zelda on your wishlist, you may want to pick it up sooner than later as Lego has announced that it will soon be retired--which is surprising, since the Lego Great Deku Tree set launched in September 2024 on the Lego Store and at major retailers in January 2025. It's now listed on the]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/get-the-lego-legend-of-zelda-deku-tree-model-before-it-retires/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 21:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/get-the-lego-legend-of-zelda-deku-tree-model-before-it-retires/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Most Interesting Game Out There Just Got Easier To Start Playing]]></title><description><![CDATA[When you consider jumping into a 23-year-old game like&nbsp;EVE Online, the thought is daunting. Hundreds of thousands of veteran players with thousands of hours of EVE Online gameplay, located across thousands of systems, all with their own individual or faction-led objectives, with the capability to wipe you out in seconds without a second thought? Yeah, that's terrifying.But there are plenty of reasons to persevere. There's a vast community, and despite the perception that they may be initial]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/the-most-interesting-game-out-there-just-got-easier-to-start-playing/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 18:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/the-most-interesting-game-out-there-just-got-easier-to-start-playing/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bungie Is Looking To Expand Marathon’s Appeal With “Chill” New PvE Modes]]></title><description><![CDATA[Marathon&nbsp;developer Bungie has revealed plans to revitalize the game ahead of its Season 2 launch and beyond. These plans include a massive amount of gameplay tweaks, though Bungie isn't getting too specific just yet. But what we do know--based on a&nbsp;recent blog post&nbsp;announcing the upcoming changes--is that a bigger focus on PvE gameplay is on the way."In Season 2, we will be experimenting with two modes, one at the beginning of the season and one towards the middle/latter half of t]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/bungie-is-looking-to-expand-marathons-appeal-with-chill-new-pve-modes/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 17:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/bungie-is-looking-to-expand-marathons-appeal-with-chill-new-pve-modes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Forza Horizon 6 Lets You Destroy Most Trees–With A Big Exception]]></title><description><![CDATA[Forza Horizon 6&nbsp;is out now for people who pay extra ahead of its wider release on May 19, and one thing fans have noticed right off the bat is that they cannot destroy&nbsp;cherry blossom trees. This is notable because almost all other trees in the game&nbsp;can&nbsp;be smashed.Design director Torben Ellert explained to&nbsp;Japan Times&nbsp;that this was a deliberate decision done to honor cultural traditions in Japan, which is where the game takes place."Almost all trees in the game are s]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/forza-horizon-6-lets-you-destroy-most-treeswith-a-big-exception/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 16:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/forza-horizon-6-lets-you-destroy-most-treeswith-a-big-exception/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[orza Horizon 6 Lets You Destroy Most Trees--With A Big Exception]]></title><description><![CDATA[Forza Horizon 6 is out now for people who pay extra ahead of its wider release on May 19, and one thing fans have noticed right off the bat is that they cannot destroy cherry blossom trees. This is notable because almost all other trees in the game can be smashed.Design director Torben Ellert explained to Japan Times that this was a deliberate decision done to honor cultural traditions in Japan, which is where the game takes place."Almost all trees in the game are smashable to ensure that traver]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/orza-horizon-6-lets-you-destroy-most-trees-with-a-big-exception/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 16:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/orza-horizon-6-lets-you-destroy-most-trees-with-a-big-exception/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Subnautica 2 Is Off To A Massive Start]]></title><description><![CDATA[Subnautica 2 has been out for less than a day, and yet it's already attracted a massive number of players.Unknown Worlds Entertainment launched Subnautica 2 on Steam and Xbox Series X|S at 11 AM ET, May 14. There was a ton of interest right out of the gate, and a look at Steam's most-played games shows some eye-watering concurrent player count stats. It attracted hundreds of thousands of concurrent players on Steam almost immediately, peaking at 467,582. According to Unknown Worlds, combined con]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/subnautica-2-is-off-to-a-massive-start/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 16:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/subnautica-2-is-off-to-a-massive-start/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Uwe Boll Zombie Movie Riffs On House Of The Dead And 28 Years Later]]></title><description><![CDATA[With video game adaptations being all the rage, it was only a matter of time before Uwe Boll returned to the world of filmmaking. The infamous director behind several video game movies like Postal and Far Cry, Boll has begun production on 23 Years Later: The Castle of the Dead, a spiritual successor to his 2003 adaptation of Sega's House of the Dead. The title for the movie is also suspiciously similar to the two 28 Years Later movies that were recently released.Despite the crowdfunding push for]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/new-uwe-boll-zombie-movie-riffs-on-house-of-the-dead-and-28-years-later/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 15:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/new-uwe-boll-zombie-movie-riffs-on-house-of-the-dead-and-28-years-later/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NFL Team Reveals Schedule With Halo After Using Minecraft Last Year]]></title><description><![CDATA[It's another year, and that means another hilarious NFL release schedule video from the Los Angeles Chargers based on a video game. This time, the football organization utilized Halo Infinite to reveal its 18-week schedule that begins this September and runs through January 2027.The social media team with the Chargers worked with Xbox to make the video--seen below--in Halo Infinite's Forge mode. In fact, Xbox CEO Asha Sharma responded on X with three lightning bolt emojis to the Chargers post, s]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/nfl-team-reveals-schedule-with-halo-after-using-minecraft-last-year/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 15:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/nfl-team-reveals-schedule-with-halo-after-using-minecraft-last-year/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Only Three Years Later, A Good Racing Game Is Being Delisted And Shutting Down Servers]]></title><description><![CDATA[It's the end of the road for Lego 2K Drive. Developer Visual Concepts has announced that the game, released in 2023 to good reviews, will be delisted on May 19 with its multiplayer servers going offline on May 31.After that, "All game functions requiring online servers will no longer function," the developer said. The game's store pages across PC, PlayStation, and Xbox disclosed the forthcoming changes, but the eShop page doesn't mention anything about delisting and server shutdown.Lego 2K Drive]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/only-three-years-later-a-good-racing-game-is-being-delisted-and-shutting-down-servers/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 14:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/only-three-years-later-a-good-racing-game-is-being-delisted-and-shutting-down-servers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How To Get The Scanner Upgrade In Subnautica 2 - Bioscanner Guide]]></title><description><![CDATA[Are you wondering how to get the Scanner upgrade in Subnautica 2? This device, known as the Bioscanner, doesn't just give you info about man-made objects and basic lifeforms. It actually lets you learn more about the enigmatic alien beings known as the Axum.Table of Contents [hide]Subnautica 2 gear guide - Bioscanner upgradeCicada Wreck locationSubnautica 2 gear guide - Bioscanner upgradeThe Subnautica 2 Bioscanner upgrade can be yours a bit later in your run. That's because you have to venture]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/how-to-get-the-scanner-upgrade-in-subnautica-2-bioscanner-guide/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 14:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/how-to-get-the-scanner-upgrade-in-subnautica-2-bioscanner-guide/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How To Get The Sonic Resonator And Feedback Resonator In Subnautica 2]]></title><description><![CDATA[Do you want to obtain the Sonic Resonator and Feedback Resonator in Subnautica 2? This device and its upgrade will surely be of vital use throughout the campaign. With it, you should be able to farm a lot of minerals and, much later in the game, unlock an integral ability.Subnautica 2 gear guide - Sonic Resonator and Feedback ResonatorBy default, your character can only gather materials by hand. Shortly thereafter, you should have the Survival Multitool, which lets you smack around smaller miner]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/how-to-get-the-sonic-resonator-and-feedback-resonator-in-subnautica-2/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 14:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/how-to-get-the-sonic-resonator-and-feedback-resonator-in-subnautica-2/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How To Activate The Alien Door And Alien Turbine In Subnautica 2]]></title><description><![CDATA[Are you scratching your head because of the alien door in Subnautica 2? This curious-looking object is supposed to lead you to the inner recesses of the observatory. Likewise, just a short distance away, there's a massive turbine that seems to lack power. We've got all the details for you in this guide, but be ready for a few spoilers, too.Table of Contents [hide]Subnautica 2 guide - Alien observatory door and turbineAlien Ruins biomeSubnautica 2 guide - Alien observatory door and turbineThe ali]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/how-to-activate-the-alien-door-and-alien-turbine-in-subnautica-2/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 14:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/how-to-activate-the-alien-door-and-alien-turbine-in-subnautica-2/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How To Craft The Wakemaker In Subnautica 2]]></title><description><![CDATA[By default in Subnautica 2, mobility is very slow. While you can pull off some movement tech with the Air Bladder and the Dash ability, you'll be moving at a snail's pace for a majority of the early game. However, all of that changes when you gain access to the Wakemaker. The Wakemaker is Subnautica 2's version of the original game's Sea Glider, and it's an equipment item you can use to swim faster.While you'll want to start using the Wakemaker as quickly as possible, there are a few different s]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/how-to-craft-the-wakemaker-in-subnautica-2/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 11:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/how-to-craft-the-wakemaker-in-subnautica-2/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[There’s Still Time To Preorder These Upcoming Switch 2 Games – The Best Nintendo Deals This Week (May 14, 2026)]]></title><description><![CDATA[This week is a great one for Nintendo Switch deals, as you'll find a long list of both games and accessories available at a discount. What's most exciting, however, is that physical preorders for both&nbsp;Star Fox&nbsp;and&nbsp;Yoshi and the Mysterious Book&nbsp;are $10 off at Amazon. There's also a slight price cut on&nbsp;Nintendo eShop Gift Card, giving you a chance to save a few bucks on your next digital purchase.Several popular Hori controllers are on sale at&nbsp;Target--so if you need a]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/theres-still-time-to-preorder-these-upcoming-switch-2-games-the-best-nintendo-deals-this-week-may-14-2026-2/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 02:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/theres-still-time-to-preorder-these-upcoming-switch-2-games-the-best-nintendo-deals-this-week-may-14-2026-2/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[There's Still Time To Preorder These Upcoming Switch 2 Games - The Best Nintendo Deals This Week (May 14, 2026)]]></title><description><![CDATA[This week is a great one for Nintendo Switch deals, as you'll find a long list of both games and accessories available at a discount. What's most exciting, however, is that physical preorders for both Star Fox and Yoshi and the Mysterious Book are $10 off at Amazon. There's also a slight price cut on Nintendo eShop Gift Card, giving you a chance to save a few bucks on your next digital purchase.Several popular Hori controllers are on sale at Target--so if you need a new gamepad that won't break]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/theres-still-time-to-preorder-these-upcoming-switch-2-games-the-best-nintendo-deals-this-week-may-14-2026/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 02:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/theres-still-time-to-preorder-these-upcoming-switch-2-games-the-best-nintendo-deals-this-week-may-14-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Book Explore 30 Years Of The Pokemon Games, Anime, And TCG]]></title><description><![CDATA[Pokemon Character Guide: Deluxe Edition$60 | Releases August 30 Preorder at Amazon Pokemon Character Guide: Collector's Edition$200 | Releases August 30 Preorder at AmazonAfter 30 years, the world of Pokemon has grown massive with hundreds of pocket monsters and multiple regions to explore. Plenty of books have been published over the years, but Pikachu Press's upcoming Pokemon Character Guide is aiming to be a comprehensive and luxurious look at the franchise. Out on August 25, you can preorde]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/new-book-explore-30-years-of-the-pokemon-games-anime-and-tcg/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 00:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/new-book-explore-30-years-of-the-pokemon-games-anime-and-tcg/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lord Of The Rings’ Epic City Of Minas Tirith Is Now A Lego Set]]></title><description><![CDATA[Lego The Lord of the Rings: Minas Tirith (8,278 pieces)$650 | Releases June 4Preorder at LegoLego has officially revealed its newest--and biggest--Lord of the Rings set yet, a&nbsp;massive 8,278-piece recreation&nbsp;of the White City, Minas Tirith. Available now to preorder for $650, the set will release first on June 1 for members of Lego's free rewards program,&nbsp;Lego Insiders, and it will be followed by a global launch on June 4. As an added bonus, any purchases made between June 1 and Ju]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/lord-of-the-rings-epic-city-of-minas-tirith-is-now-a-lego-set-2/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 00:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/lord-of-the-rings-epic-city-of-minas-tirith-is-now-a-lego-set-2/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lord Of The Rings' Epic City Of Minas Tirith Is Now A Lego Set]]></title><description><![CDATA[Lego The Lord of the Rings: Minas Tirith (8,278 pieces)$650 | Releases June 4 Preorder at LegoLego has officially revealed its newest--and biggest--Lord of the Rings set yet, a massive 8,278-piece recreation of the White City, Minas Tirith. Available now to preorder for $650, the set will release first on June 1 for members of Lego's free rewards program, Lego Insiders, and it will be followed by a global launch on June 4. As an added bonus, any purchases made between June 1 and Jun 7 will also]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/lord-of-the-rings-epic-city-of-minas-tirith-is-now-a-lego-set/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 00:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/lord-of-the-rings-epic-city-of-minas-tirith-is-now-a-lego-set/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Xbox Elite Controller 3 Leaked, Includes Removable Battery And Extra Buttons]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Xbox Elite Controller 2 has remained one of the best options for gaming on not just Xbox consoles, but PC, for several years now, but it appears it's about to get an upgrade. Images of the Xbox Elite 3 Controller have appeared online via a Brazilian regulator, and they show a few new features that players should be very excited about.As spotted by Tecnoblog (via The Verge), the new Xbox Elite 3 Controller features two scrolls wheels on either side of the headset connector, for reasons unclea]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/xbox-elite-controller-3-leaked-includes-removable-battery-and-extra-buttons/</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 22:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/xbox-elite-controller-3-leaked-includes-removable-battery-and-extra-buttons/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Game Consoles Are Pricing Themselves Out of Relevance]]></title><description><![CDATA[For a long time, the common wisdom was that game consoles would usurp PC gaming, leaving it a niche hobby, ignored by the greater gaming community. And indeed, for a long time consoles were the most popular way to play mainstream games. But recently, especially since the release of the current generation of consoles, the very opposite seems to be coming true. PC gaming has been expanding while consoles falter.Looking forward to the next Xbox and PlayStation consoles, analysts are predicting $900]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/game-consoles-are-pricing-themselves-out-of-relevance/</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 22:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/game-consoles-are-pricing-themselves-out-of-relevance/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[You Don’t Need An Expensive PC Or Console To Play Subnautica 2]]></title><description><![CDATA[After years of development and behind-the-scenes controversy, Subnautica 2 from developer Unknown Worlds is out now in early access. If you're curious about the game but don't have an Xbox or a PC powerful enough, there is another way to play it--by streaming it to a device you already own via Nvidia GeForce now or Microsoft's cloud gaming service.For GeForce Now, you still have to buy the game and then subscribe to the service to play it. There is a free tier of the service, but it limits you t]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/you-dont-need-an-expensive-pc-or-console-to-play-subnautica-2-2/</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 21:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/you-dont-need-an-expensive-pc-or-console-to-play-subnautica-2-2/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Moonlight Peaks Is Like Stardew Valley But With Vampires And Goth Girlfriends]]></title><description><![CDATA[In the past decade, life sims (and farming sims, in particular) have gone from a relatively niche genre with a handful of standout titles to a full-blown phenomenon. While this is great for players who now have an abundance of fields to plow, animals to tend to, and townsfolk to woo, the sheer saturation of these titles makes it harder than ever for a game to truly stand out. As such, more and more of these games have sought out interesting angles to help shake up the formula--just look at the c]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/moonlight-peaks-is-like-stardew-valley-but-with-vampires-and-goth-girlfriends/</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 21:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/moonlight-peaks-is-like-stardew-valley-but-with-vampires-and-goth-girlfriends/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How To Get Silver In Subnautica 2]]></title><description><![CDATA[Once you start getting past the initial area in Subnautica 2, you'll begin to encounter more resources, which are required to craft advanced tools, healing supplies, and materials. These resources aren't as common as Titanium and Copper, though, so they can take some time to track down. One of the resources you'll be chasing for hours is Silver, which is a necessary resource to improve all sorts of technology. While Silver can be a pain to find, there are specific areas you can look in Subnautic]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/how-to-get-silver-in-subnautica-2/</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 20:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/how-to-get-silver-in-subnautica-2/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[You Don't Need An Expensive PC Or Console To Play Subnautica 2]]></title><description><![CDATA[After years of development and behind-the-scenes controversy, Subnautica 2 from developer Unknown Worlds is out now in early access. If you're curious about the game but don't have an Xbox or a PC powerful enough, there is another way to play it--by streaming it to a device you already own via Nvidia GeForce now or Microsoft's cloud gaming service.For GeForce Now, you still have to buy the game and then subscribe to the service to play it. There is a free tier of the service, but it limits you t]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/you-dont-need-an-expensive-pc-or-console-to-play-subnautica-2/</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 20:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/you-dont-need-an-expensive-pc-or-console-to-play-subnautica-2/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How To Heal In Subnautica 2]]></title><description><![CDATA[Are you wondering about how to heal your character in Subnautica 2? The world of Proteus is full of mysteries and wonders, but danger also lurks in every corner. If you decide to play on Creative Mode, then don't fret, since your character is pretty much invulnerable. Conversely, if you're playing on Survival Mode, then this guide is for you.Subnautica 2 survival guide: HealingAt the start, your character has 100 health/HP. This gets depleted if you experience mishaps, such as:Going hungry (star]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/how-to-heal-in-subnautica-2/</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 20:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/how-to-heal-in-subnautica-2/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The AI-Powered Tech Behind PSSR 2 Is Coming To Older AMD GPUs, Including The Steam Machine]]></title><description><![CDATA[After nearly a year of speculation, AMD has announced that it is bringing its latest generation of AI-powered upscaling technology, FSR 4.1, to its older generations of GPUs, starting with RDNA 3 cards as early as July.FSR 4.1 launched in March for AMD's latest GPUs, namely the RX 9070 XT, 9070, and more. Older, but just as capable, RDNA 3 cards such as the RX 7900 XTX, have been stuck on FSR 3, with AMD repeatedly stating that newer hardware in its latest cards enabled the AI upscaling in a way]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/the-ai-powered-tech-behind-pssr-2-is-coming-to-older-amd-gpus-including-the-steam-machine/</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 20:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/the-ai-powered-tech-behind-pssr-2-is-coming-to-older-amd-gpus-including-the-steam-machine/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[GTA 6 Owner's Stock Price Surges After News That Preorders May Start Soon]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rockstar Games owner Take-Two saw its stock price jump by over 6% today after news broke that preorders for GTA 6 could start on Monday, May 18. Reading between the lines here, it appears investors are excited about the idea that Rockstar is finally going to start taking people's money.Investors may also see this report as more of an indication that GTA 6 will not be delayed again and will actually come out on November 19, thus signaling strength and confidence in the stock.With Take-Two's share]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/gta-6-owners-stock-price-surges-after-news-that-preorders-may-start-soon/</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 19:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/gta-6-owners-stock-price-surges-after-news-that-preorders-may-start-soon/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Leaked Xbox Controller For Cloud Gaming Is Raising Eyebrows For Its Unique Design]]></title><description><![CDATA[Cloud gaming has been a big focus for Microsoft and the Xbox division for several years, and the company has been rumored to be working on a new controller to help with this initiative. It looks like images for the peripheral have leaked, but compared to the standard Xbox Wireless Controller that has been in action for over five years, this new model looks to be a polarizing new design.Images from Brazil's Anatel regulator (via Tecnoblog) show off a device that's smaller and more compact than a]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/leaked-xbox-controller-for-cloud-gaming-is-raising-eyebrows-for-its-unique-design/</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 19:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/leaked-xbox-controller-for-cloud-gaming-is-raising-eyebrows-for-its-unique-design/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Subnautica 2 Tips To Survive On Planet Proteus]]></title><description><![CDATA[At long last, Subnautica 2 is playable and open to explore. Set on an entirely different planet from the first two games, there are never-before-seen items, creatures, and locations to explore in Subnautica 2. So, whether you're a Subnautica veteran or someone getting into the franchise for the first time, you'll be entering a whole new world when you strap in for your first playthrough.To help you out for the first few hours of your journey, we have put together a list of 10 beginner tips that]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/subnautica-2-tips-to-survive-on-planet-proteus/</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 19:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/subnautica-2-tips-to-survive-on-planet-proteus/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Diablo 4 Players Are Becoming Immortal Thanks To One Small Bug Fix]]></title><description><![CDATA[Diablo 4's latest patch fixed a number of bugs, including one that is now allowing players to become near immortal by stacking Resolve.Tucked away in the lengthy patch notes for update 3.0.2 is one, unassuming change for the Paladin's Aspect of Glynn's Anvil. Lord of Hatred's launch seemingly broke the aspect, causing it to not properly increase damage reduction based on stacks of Resolve. As of May 13, that's been fixed.While the fix is listed as a Paladin change, the aspect is actually usable]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/diablo-4-players-are-becoming-immortal-thanks-to-one-small-bug-fix/</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 18:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/diablo-4-players-are-becoming-immortal-thanks-to-one-small-bug-fix/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[All Colonist Bunkers In Subnautica 2 - Biobed And Inventory Upgrades Guide]]></title><description><![CDATA[Are you curious about where to find all Colonist Bunkers in Subnautica 2? These habs are quite well-hidden. They used to be the hideouts and homes of colonists who were trying to eke out a living on the ocean planet of Proteus. Sadly, these buildings--and scattered clues--are all that they've left behind. That said, these locations happen to have biobeds, which unlock permanent upgrades for your character.Table of Contents [hide]All biobed upgrades from Colonist Bunkers in Subnautica 2Colonist B]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/all-colonist-bunkers-in-subnautica-2-biobed-and-inventory-upgrades-guide/</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 18:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/all-colonist-bunkers-in-subnautica-2-biobed-and-inventory-upgrades-guide/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[It's Equally Exciting And Worrying That Some Of The Best VR Games Are Coming To Console]]></title><description><![CDATA[Some more classic virtual reality games are coming to flatscreen gaming platforms, as Polyarc has announced Moss: The Forgotten Relic. It's great that more players will have access to these wonderful games, but it does feel like a result of the struggles that VR gaming currently faces.Moss: The Forgotten Relic combines Moss, Moss: The Twilight Garden, and Moss: Book 2 into a singular experience for Steam and PlayStation, Xbox, and Nintendo consoles. Like in the VR games, players will guide a mou]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/its-equally-exciting-and-worrying-that-some-of-the-best-vr-games-are-coming-to-console/</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 18:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/its-equally-exciting-and-worrying-that-some-of-the-best-vr-games-are-coming-to-console/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Relive The Golden Years Of The Original Xbox With This Book--And It's 50% Off]]></title><description><![CDATA[Original Xbox: The Console and the Games (Hardcover)$19.33 (was $43) See at AmazonPicture this: it's November 2001, and Microsoft has just entered the chat with the biggest, beefiest-looking video game console the world has ever seen. The original Xbox was the first console to ever feature a built-in hard drive and an Ethernet port for broadband internet, and it launches alongside the now-legendary first entry in the Halo franchise, Halo: Combat Evolved. It's been close to 25 years since this p]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/relive-the-golden-years-of-the-original-xbox-with-this-book-and-its-50-off/</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 18:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/relive-the-golden-years-of-the-original-xbox-with-this-book-and-its-50-off/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[All Adaptations In Subnautica 2]]></title><description><![CDATA[Are you wondering about where to find all Adaptations in Subnautica 2? These aren't just permanent upgrades. They actually alter your character's DNA, granting new abilities that allow you to progress further into the campaign. Our guide has all the details that you need.Table of Contents [hide]All Angel Comb Adaptation locations in Subnautica 2 All Angel Comb Adaptation locations in Subnautica 2As of the time of this writing, we've discovered four types of Adaptations in Subnautica 2. These com]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/all-adaptations-in-subnautica-2/</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 18:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/all-adaptations-in-subnautica-2/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Subnautica 2 Overcomes Pre-Release Controversy To Become Massive Hit On Steam]]></title><description><![CDATA[Subnautica 2 has only been out for about an hour, but it's already attracted hundreds of thousands of concurrent players on Steam alone.Unknown Worlds Entertainment launched Subnautica 2 on Steam and Xbox Series X|S at 11 AM ET today, May 14. There was a ton of interest right out of the gate, and a look at Steam's most-played games shows some eye-watering concurrent player count stats. At the time of writing, its last reported peak concurrent player count was 465,204, and that number is trending]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/subnautica-2-overcomes-pre-release-controversy-to-become-massive-hit-on-steam/</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 18:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/subnautica-2-overcomes-pre-release-controversy-to-become-massive-hit-on-steam/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[My Coworker's Forza Drivatar Wants Me Dead]]></title><description><![CDATA[Forza Horizon 6 is designed in nearly every way to feel like a party, but my coworker sought to make it my funeral.Okay, not my actual coworker, but his Drivatar.If you're unfamiliar, Forza Drivatars are CPU-controlled embodiments of you, making it so that even if you're playing the game solo, you'll get the thrill and the feel of racing real people. It gives CPU racers the names, custom license plates, and even the cars of those on your friends list, as well as others who have played the game,]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/my-coworkers-forza-drivatar-wants-me-dead/</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 17:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/my-coworkers-forza-drivatar-wants-me-dead/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Batman Begins In This Week's Epic Games Store Freebie]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Epic Games Store continues to give away a free game each week, and this week's offering is another nice find at a price that can't be beat. Every Thursday at 8 AM PT / 11 AM ET, Epic offers at least one free PC game (and sometimes even as many as two or three). All you need to do to claim the free games is create a free Epic account and enable two-factor authentication. You have a week to add the freebies to your library before the new one(s) take their place. At this point, Epic has given a]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/batman-begins-in-this-weeks-epic-games-store-freebie/</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 17:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/batman-begins-in-this-weeks-epic-games-store-freebie/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Where To Go First In Subnautica 2 - Campaign Walkthrough Guide]]></title><description><![CDATA[Are you curious about where you need to go first in Subnautica 2? The world of Proteus is vast and made up primarily of water. That means, just like the previous games in the series, you need to dive to the depths to discover information about lost colonists and ancient wonders. Our guide is just what you need whether you're playing on Survival Mode or Creative Mode.Table of Contents [hide]Subnautica 2 sandbox campaign: Differences between Creative Mode and Survival ModeSubnautica 2 sandbox camp]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/where-to-go-first-in-subnautica-2-campaign-walkthrough-guide/</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 17:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/where-to-go-first-in-subnautica-2-campaign-walkthrough-guide/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Where To Find Lithium In Subnautica 2]]></title><description><![CDATA[Are you looking for Lithium in Subnautica 2? Described as the softest and least dense of metals, this mineral is used for certain advanced blueprints, including Plasteel Ingots when processed alongside Titanium. To get more of it, you have to head to areas that are filled with danger.Table of Contents [hide]As of the time of this writing, we've found Lithium in a couple of areas: Lithium locations in the Zezuran DesertLithium from the Great Jaw's mouthAs of the time of this writing, we've found]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/where-to-find-lithium-in-subnautica-2/</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 17:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/where-to-find-lithium-in-subnautica-2/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Subnautica 2 - Guides Hub]]></title><description><![CDATA[Are you eager to dive straight down the depths in Subnautica 2? Unknown Worlds Entertainment's newest survival game will have you exploring vast oceans, abandoned bases, and ancient alien structures, all while trying to fend off hostile creatures and massive leviathans. Our Subnautica 2 guides hub has several articles to help you every step of the way.Subnautica 2 guides hubWhere to go first in the campaign - You're stranded smack dab in the middle of the ocean and you only have a Lifepod as a p]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/subnautica-2-guides-hub/</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 17:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/subnautica-2-guides-hub/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[I'm Deeply Upset Subnautica 2 Won't Let Me Mutate Into A Little Aquatic Freak]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ahead of Subnautica 2's launch in early access, I spoke to a few of the developers in a Group Q&amp;A as part of a media conference presentation. And, of course, as GameSpot's resident enthusiast of mutating our heroes for the betterment of horror, I used the chance to ask whether the underwater survival-adventure game will use its new adaptation feature to transform the protagonist into an aquatic mutant over time. The answer was disappointing, but completely understandable."I would say, even t]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/im-deeply-upset-subnautica-2-wont-let-me-mutate-into-a-little-aquatic-freak/</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 17:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/im-deeply-upset-subnautica-2-wont-let-me-mutate-into-a-little-aquatic-freak/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How To Replenish And Increase Maximum Oxygen In Subnautica 2]]></title><description><![CDATA[Do you want to increase your maximum oxygen in Subnautica 2? If you're playing on Creative Mode, then you don't need to worry too much since your character can't die. However, in Survival Mode, your oxygen gets depleted too fast, which makes frequent dives very challenging. Here's our guide to help you with this particular mechanic.Table of Contents [hide]Subnautica 2 survival guide: OxygenThe surface and other safe zonesSubnautica 2 survival guide: OxygenIn Survival Mode, your character has 45]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/how-to-replenish-and-increase-maximum-oxygen-in-subnautica-2/</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 17:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/how-to-replenish-and-increase-maximum-oxygen-in-subnautica-2/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How To Get Food And Water In Subnautica 2]]></title><description><![CDATA[Are you wondering about how you can drink water and eat alien food in Subnautica 2? Similar to previous games in the series, your character is marooned in an ocean world and you need to find ways to survive. Things won't be that easy, since humans can't easily digest the meat from strange creatures.Table of Contents [hide]Subnautica 2 survival guide: Food and waterSubnautica 2 survival guide: Food and waterIf you're playing on Creative Mode, then you shouldn't worry about hunger and thirst at al]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/how-to-get-food-and-water-in-subnautica-2/</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 17:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/how-to-get-food-and-water-in-subnautica-2/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Square Enix Wants Its Biggest Games Out The Door Faster]]></title><description><![CDATA[It's no secret that video games--especially those of the big-budget AAA variety--take a long time to make, and that's something Square Enix is looking to address. In its new report for the financial year ending March 2026, the company says that it's on track to complete a "framework" that will allow it to ramp production on games for its "major" franchises."Steady progress is also being made in establishing a framework that enables regular new title launches for major IP," the company explained]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/square-enix-wants-its-biggest-games-out-the-door-faster/</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 16:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/square-enix-wants-its-biggest-games-out-the-door-faster/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hokum Is Basically A Silent Hill Movie But Good]]></title><description><![CDATA[As I left the theater after watching Hokum, I overheard a person behind me tell their partner, "Audio logs? Item-based puzzles? That movie felt like a video game."My eyes widened, as I now had nearly instantaneous confirmation that it wasn't just me who felt this way--it wasn't just me who spent nearly all of Hokum's 107 minutes thinking, "Man, I wish I could play this."Continue Reading at GameSpot]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/hokum-is-basically-a-silent-hill-movie-but-good/</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 16:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/hokum-is-basically-a-silent-hill-movie-but-good/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Stardew Valley Creator Wants To Work With Humans And Not A "Soulless Machine"]]></title><description><![CDATA[Game developer Eric Barone, known for creating Stardew Valley and the upcoming Haunted Chocolatier, has commented on the hot-button issue of AI in gaming.Speaking to Game Informer, Barone said AI technologies may have a place in game development for "very specific zoomed-in cases," but he wouldn't want to use it for creative endeavors."You're offloading creativity to an algorithm, which I think is always going to undermine the pure and authentic human element of what you're doing," he said. "So]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/stardew-valley-creator-wants-to-work-with-humans-and-not-a-soulless-machine/</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 16:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/stardew-valley-creator-wants-to-work-with-humans-and-not-a-soulless-machine/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Zelda Movie Gets A New Release Date (Again)]]></title><description><![CDATA[Nintendo has just announced the release date for its upcoming The Legend of Zelda movie. If that sentence sounds familiar, it's probably because this is the third time the film's release date has been tweaked. The good news is it hasn't been delayed again--in fact, it's now coming out sooner than previously planned."I would like to let you know that the worldwide theatrical release date for the live-action film of The Legend of Zelda has been moved up to April 30, 2027, from May 7," Nintendo vet]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/zelda-movie-gets-a-new-release-date-again/</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 16:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/zelda-movie-gets-a-new-release-date-again/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Last Year's Best Bullet Hell Shooter Is Now On Switch 2, Where It Always Belonged]]></title><description><![CDATA[Even if you're a fan of bullet-hell shooters, you could be forgiven for missing Sektori. The twin-stick shooter flew under the radar for many upon its initial release on PC in 2025, since it dropped in the middle of November when players are swamped with huge games and preparing for the holidays. Still, it garnered a respectable following as a cult masterpiece, and now with its release on Switch 2, it has the opportunity to grow even more. In fact, the Switch 2 version may just be the best home]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/last-years-best-bullet-hell-shooter-is-now-on-switch-2-where-it-always-belonged/</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 15:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/last-years-best-bullet-hell-shooter-is-now-on-switch-2-where-it-always-belonged/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Legend Of Zelda Movie May Feature A Very Good Boy From Breath Of The Wild]]></title><description><![CDATA[A new set photo from the upcoming The Legend of Zelda movie might have just teased a very important cast addition: the Hylian retriever. Spotted by Dexerto, an X user named SILENTPRINCESS posted an alleged behind-the-scenes photo for the live-action film, with a dog named Clay wearing a badge that says, "Day Player."The puppy appears to be an Australian shepherd and looks very similar to the dogs found in The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild at various horse stables throughout Hyrule. The can]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/legend-of-zelda-movie-may-feature-a-very-good-boy-from-breath-of-the-wild/</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 15:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/legend-of-zelda-movie-may-feature-a-very-good-boy-from-breath-of-the-wild/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Amazon Canceled A Comedic Valhalla Game Featuring Thor After "AI Mandate" Came Down - Report]]></title><description><![CDATA[A new report claims that Amazon Games canceled a project in the works under the name Project Trident, which was a third-person comedic action game taking place in a nordic setting.The game, according to Eurogamer, would have involved a fictional parody company known as Valhalla Ventures, with the company hiring the player who would then go off on an adventure.The report said one of the game's twists was that it would use generative AI to support communication between the player and NPCs. The gen]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/amazon-canceled-a-comedic-valhalla-game-featuring-thor-after-ai-mandate-came-down-report/</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 14:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/amazon-canceled-a-comedic-valhalla-game-featuring-thor-after-ai-mandate-came-down-report/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Amazon Still Eyeing A Lord Of The Rings Game After Reported MMO Cancellation]]></title><description><![CDATA[Amazon Games has confirmed it has not given up in its effort to make a new The Lord of the Rings game, after multiple MMO projects in Middle-earth did not work out.Amazon Games boss Jeff Grattis told Eurogamer, "Our creative team continues to explore a compelling new game experience that does justice to Tolkien's world; we are working closely with Middle-earth and remain excited about the IP."Amazon's latest attempt to make a The Lord of the Rings MMO failed to materialize in anything, as it was]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/amazon-still-eyeing-a-lord-of-the-rings-game-after-reported-mmo-cancellation/</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 14:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/amazon-still-eyeing-a-lord-of-the-rings-game-after-reported-mmo-cancellation/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[GTA 6's Price Could Finally Be Revealed Soon, As Preorders Reportedly Begin Monday]]></title><description><![CDATA[Grand Theft Auto 6 preorders are due to begin on Monday, May 18, according to emails being sent to Best Buy affiliate partners. The Cheap Ass Gamer account, a reputable page for all kinds of deals-related news for video games, received the email and shared the details online.The notice said preorders for GTA 6's physical edition, and for the campaign specifically, will begin on May 18. GTA 6 is expected to have an online mode, too, but it may not release until sometime after GTA 6 launches on No]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/gta-6s-price-could-finally-be-revealed-soon-as-preorders-reportedly-begin-monday/</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 14:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/gta-6s-price-could-finally-be-revealed-soon-as-preorders-reportedly-begin-monday/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[All Treasure Cars And Locations In Forza Horizon 6]]></title><description><![CDATA[Of all the many things to do in Forza Horizon 6, collecting treasure cars is one of the most enjoyable. They can also be very tricky to find if you don't understand the clues you're given to track them down. Forza Horizon 6 launches with nine new treasure cars, and each is parked somewhere on the massive Japan map. You'll need to use context clues given to you by photos of where the cars are in order to locate them. Naturally, you can also skip the scavenger hunt and use our guide, which details]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/all-treasure-cars-and-locations-in-forza-horizon-6/</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 14:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/all-treasure-cars-and-locations-in-forza-horizon-6/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[One Overpowered WoW Class Just Defied Years Of MMO Design, So Of Course Blizzard Nerfed It]]></title><description><![CDATA[An all Druid, all tank Mythic+ dungeon group was recently able to clear some of World of Warcraft's most difficult content, and their accomplishment has the MMORPG's community questioning whether the "holy trinity" of tank, healer, and DPS is now obsolete.As spotted by Wowhead, a group of five Guardian Druids earlier this week were able to clear a +20 Mythic dungeon, among the hardest content in the entire game currently. They did this without a single healer or DPS, and did it without resorting]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/one-overpowered-wow-class-just-defied-years-of-mmo-design-so-of-course-blizzard-nerfed-it/</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 13:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/one-overpowered-wow-class-just-defied-years-of-mmo-design-so-of-course-blizzard-nerfed-it/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Real-World Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced Treasure Hunt Includes $500,000 In Gold Coins]]></title><description><![CDATA[Later this summer, Assassin&rsquo;s Creed Black Flag Resynced will give players a chance to revisit the age of pirates. But there's a real treasure worth $500,000 waiting for at least one lucky player, thanks to a new contest held by Ubisoft and Unsolved Hunts.Gold &amp; Crystal - The Lost Treasure of Edward Kenway--which is named after Black Flag's lead character--has been designed to be "a unique and immersive pirate experience." The prize awaiting at the end of this journey is a chest that ha]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/real-world-assassins-creed-black-flag-resynced-treasure-hunt-includes-500000-in-gold-coins/</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 01:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/real-world-assassins-creed-black-flag-resynced-treasure-hunt-includes-500000-in-gold-coins/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Zelda: Tears Of The Kingdom's Pilotable Mech Gets An Amiibo This Year]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tears of the Kingdom: Mineru's Construct Amiibo$35 | Releases September 17, 2026 Preorder at Best BuyThe Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom added tons of cool powers and items to Link's repertoire, including a full pilotable mech that accompany you after unlocking it in a late main story quest. Built by the Sage of Spirit, Mineru--who also makes an appearance in last year's Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment--the stompy mech is one of the most unique--and most powerful--of Link's companion]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/zelda-tears-of-the-kingdoms-pilotable-mech-gets-an-amiibo-this-year/</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 01:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/zelda-tears-of-the-kingdoms-pilotable-mech-gets-an-amiibo-this-year/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Xurkitree Pokemon Go Raids: Weaknesses, Best Counters, And How To Get Shiny Xurkitree]]></title><description><![CDATA[A trio of Ultra Beasts have returned to Pokemon Go for a limited time. Xurkitree, Buzzwole, and Pheromosa are back as five-star Raid bosses from May 13-19. Each of these Pokemon will appear exclusively in a particular region of the world, but if you have friends around the globe, you can still participate in those Raids using a Remote Raid Pass.Here are some tips to help you defeat and catch Xurkitree before it leaves Raids again. And for a look at what else is happening in the game this month,]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/xurkitree-pokemon-go-raids-weaknesses-best-counters-and-how-to-get-shiny-xurkitree/</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 00:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/xurkitree-pokemon-go-raids-weaknesses-best-counters-and-how-to-get-shiny-xurkitree/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fortnite Zero Build Is Getting A Much-Needed Overhaul This Week]]></title><description><![CDATA[Epic Games is giving the Zero Build version of Fortnite Battle Royale a massive makeover on May 14, with the last major update in Chapter 7 Season 2. Among Epic's many new additions are a new utility slot exclusive to Zero Build, glider re-deploy at any time when jumping off tall objects, and unlimited sprint when your pickaxe is out--and you'll no longer die from fall damage. These are some pretty fundamental changes that are likely to significantly alter the flow of battle in Zero Build. This]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/fortnite-zero-build-is-getting-a-much-needed-overhaul-this-week/</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 00:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/fortnite-zero-build-is-getting-a-much-needed-overhaul-this-week/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Save Up To 25% Off Hori's Switch 2 Controllers And Accessories At Target]]></title><description><![CDATA[We spend lots of time with our controllers in hand, so you may as well choose one that pleases your senses. If your aesthetic is soft pastels, Target's sale on Hori's Wired Switch 2 controllers might be right up your alley. There are also several other controllers included in the sale, as well as a Hori Switch 2 Puff Pouch, which could likely also fit your original Switch if you haven't upgraded yet. And for those of you super serious about the time you clock in Mario Kart, the Racing Wheel Pro]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/save-up-to-25-off-horis-switch-2-controllers-and-accessories-at-target/</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 00:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/save-up-to-25-off-horis-switch-2-controllers-and-accessories-at-target/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Xbox CEO Wants To Know If You Spell It "Xbox" Or "XBOX"]]></title><description><![CDATA[This year marks the 25th anniversary of the original Xbox, which was launched by Microsoft in 2001. The Xbox name has been used for every generation of the console that followed, with some disagreement about whether the word should be spelled out in all caps. Now, Xbox CEO Asha Sharma is asking players how they spell it: "Xbox" or "XBOX"?Sharma shared a poll on social media about the Xbox branding, and so far there's a clear favorite. "XBOX" is currently holding a comfortable lead over "Xbox" wi]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/xbox-ceo-wants-to-know-if-you-spell-it-xbox-or-xbox/</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 22:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/xbox-ceo-wants-to-know-if-you-spell-it-xbox-or-xbox/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Capcom Is Excited About GenAI, Is Still Ramping Up Hiring]]></title><description><![CDATA[As part of Capcom's latest earnings briefing, the company disclosed how it's planning to implement generative AI into its work processes, and the short answer is the Resident Evil company sees a lot of potential.On a slide labeled "growth strategy," Capcom said it will utilize AI to "improve development efficiency and productivity." It labeled AI as a "tool to streamline routine tasks" so developers can have more time to dedicate to "creative work."Capcom said some of the areas of its business t]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/capcom-is-excited-about-genai-is-still-ramping-up-hiring/</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 21:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/capcom-is-excited-about-genai-is-still-ramping-up-hiring/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Marathon's First Wipe Is Just A Few Weeks Away, Here's What Carries Over]]></title><description><![CDATA[Marathon Season 2 will start June 2, bringing the first seasonal wipe to Bungie's extraction shooter and resetting the playing field.Bungie revealed the news in its latest blog post, taking the time to further spell out what exactly will, and will not, carry over between seasons and what players can expect in the final few weeks of Season 1.Come June 2, runner and ranked levels will be reset, as will faction levels and upgrades. All currencies (aside from premium ones like Lux and Silk) will be]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/marathons-first-wipe-is-just-a-few-weeks-away-heres-what-carries-over/</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 20:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/marathons-first-wipe-is-just-a-few-weeks-away-heres-what-carries-over/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[When Is Forza Horizon 6 PS5 Release Date? Here Is What Microsoft Has Said]]></title><description><![CDATA[Forza Horizon 6 launches over the next week on Xbox Series X|S and PC, but the game is also headed to PlayStation 5--just not right away. Microsoft and developer Playground have not confirmed a specific release date for the PS5 edition, but the company has provided a window for when fans can expect it.When is Forza Horizon 6 coming to PS5?As announced during the Xbox Developer Direct event in January this year, Forza Horizon 6 is coming to PlayStation 5 "later in 2026." That doesn't tell us much]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/when-is-forza-horizon-6-ps5-release-date-here-is-what-microsoft-has-said/</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 20:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/when-is-forza-horizon-6-ps5-release-date-here-is-what-microsoft-has-said/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Your Xbox Gamerscore Badges Are About To Look A Lot Cooler]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Xbox team is continuing its mission to win back fans by implementing some tiny but noteworthy additions and improvements to the Xbox Series X|S interface--and some in the Xbox Insider program can check them out starting today.Last week, Xbox CEO Asha Sharma shared the console's new bootup animation, which select Xbox Insiders can now witness for themselves at startup. The animation emphasizes the Xbox signature color of green a lot more, though the sound is similar to what users are accustom]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/your-xbox-gamerscore-badges-are-about-to-look-a-lot-cooler/</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 19:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/your-xbox-gamerscore-badges-are-about-to-look-a-lot-cooler/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arc Raiders' Next Big Update Isn't Coming Until October, And That Might Be A Good Thing]]></title><description><![CDATA[Arc Raiders is moving to a new update cadence that will see Embark Studios making larger updates to the game "every six months or so," executive producer Aleksander Grondal told GameSpot in a recent interview. The game's first six months have been hugely successful, with Grondal admitting the team was "a bit caught off guard" by the attention the game received from players and, in turn, the demands the studio faced early on."It's a luxury problem, right?" Grondal said. "It's not something to com]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/arc-raiders-next-big-update-isnt-coming-until-october-and-that-might-be-a-good-thing/</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 19:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/arc-raiders-next-big-update-isnt-coming-until-october-and-that-might-be-a-good-thing/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Haunted Chocolatier Won't Just Be Bigger Than Stardew Valley, It'll Also Be Creepier]]></title><description><![CDATA[After the massive hit that was Stardew Valley, the game's creator, Eric "ConcerdApe" Barone, is hard at work on Haunted Chocolatier. A game about creating sweet treats, running a confectionery store, and pursuing romance, Barone says that the game won't just be larger in scope than Stardew Valley; it'll also be darker and more unsettling than his breakout hit."It's way bigger than Stardew Valley, at least in terms of the amount of maps, the amount of monsters, the depth to the whole item system,]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/haunted-chocolatier-wont-just-be-bigger-than-stardew-valley-itll-also-be-creepier/</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 18:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/haunted-chocolatier-wont-just-be-bigger-than-stardew-valley-itll-also-be-creepier/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[PlayStation Plus Extra/Premium Games For May 2026 Revealed]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sony has revealed the latest games coming to the Game Catalog for PlayStation Plus Extra and Premium subscribers in May. All of these games will be available starting May 20:Star Wars Outlaws (PS5)Red Dead Redemption 2 (PS4)Bramble: The Mountain King (PS5, PS4)The Thaumaturge (PS5)Flintlock: the Siege of Dawn (PS5)Broken Sword: Shadows of the Templar - Reforged (PS5, PS4)Enotria: The Last Song (PS5, PS4)Time Crisis (PS5) | PS Plus Premium requiredThe big draw this month is Ubisoft's Star Wars Ou]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/playstation-plus-extrapremium-games-for-may-2026-revealed/</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 17:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/playstation-plus-extrapremium-games-for-may-2026-revealed/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Forza Horizon 6 Unlock Times: Global Launch And Release Time Explained]]></title><description><![CDATA[Microsoft and developer Playground have announced the launch times for Forza Horizon 6, confirming precisely when players will be able to start their engines.As announced previously, Forza Horizon 6 will launch first for people who pay more on May 15 before everyone can get in on May 19. The game releases at 12:01 AM local time, and that's for both the PC version on Steam and the console edition for Xbox Series X|S. The game, which takes place in Japan, is coming to PS5, but not until later in t]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/forza-horizon-6-unlock-times-global-launch-and-release-time-explained/</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 17:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/forza-horizon-6-unlock-times-global-launch-and-release-time-explained/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Forza Horizon 6 Unlock Times And Pre-Load: Global Launch And Release Time Explained, Plus File Sizes]]></title><description><![CDATA[Microsoft and developer Playground have announced the launch times for Forza Horizon 6, confirming precisely when players will be able to start their engines. Microsoft also announced pre-loading details and confirmed the file sizes.As announced previously, Forza Horizon 6 will launch first for people who pay more on May 15 before everyone can get in on May 19. The game releases at 12:01 AM local time, and that's for both the PC version on Steam and the console edition for Xbox Series X|S. The g]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/forza-horizon-6-unlock-times-and-pre-load-global-launch-and-release-time-explained-plus-file-sizes/</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 17:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/forza-horizon-6-unlock-times-and-pre-load-global-launch-and-release-time-explained-plus-file-sizes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pokemon Winds and Waves’ New Video Is Packed With Adventure Vibes]]></title><description><![CDATA[Pokemon Winds and Waves launches next year, and to ease the wait, Nintendo and The Pokemon Company have released a new behind-the-scenes video highlighting a crucial part of the game's identity: its soundtrack.As Pokemon games have grown in scope, so too have the production standards for them, and for Pokemon Winds and Waves, a full orchestra was brought in to record the main theme. This session with the Tokyo-based NHK Symphony Orchestra was recorded, with the video below showing off just how m]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/pokemon-winds-and-waves-new-video-is-packed-with-adventure-vibes/</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 17:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/pokemon-winds-and-waves-new-video-is-packed-with-adventure-vibes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Last Of Us Season 3 Writer Hints At Emotional Struggles To Come In The Story]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Last of Us writer and showrunner Craig Mazin has further discussed the upcoming third season of HBO's The Last of Us, saying in an interview that the series aims to force viewers to reconcile the fact that the characters they care about and cheer for are not completely good people."It is a question of perspective and narrative. It's a very powerful thing to be given a story that gives you a hero and that makes your side good," Mazin told The Hollywood Reporter. "That is fundamental to most r]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/the-last-of-us-season-3-writer-hints-at-emotional-struggles-to-come-in-the-story/</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 16:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/the-last-of-us-season-3-writer-hints-at-emotional-struggles-to-come-in-the-story/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fortnite Is Getting Four Overwatch Skins On Thursday]]></title><description><![CDATA[It turns out that Fortnite's long-rumored collaboration with Overwatch is real after all, and four characters from Blizzard's hero shooter will pop up in the Fortnite item shop on the morning of Thursday, May 14. Fortnite will go offline on Wednesday night for an update, and the Overwatch gang should be in the shop when the game comes back online.The main thrust of the collab will be new gameplay items and the Sandy Strip on the Battle Royale map will apparently be getting a new themed area. We]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/fortnite-is-getting-four-overwatch-skins-on-thursday/</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 16:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/fortnite-is-getting-four-overwatch-skins-on-thursday/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man Apprehended For Alleged Bomb Threats Toward Nintendo: "I'm Going To Blow You All Up"]]></title><description><![CDATA[In March, Nintendo reportedly received letters about bombs being planted at its headquarters in Kyoto, Japan, with one message stating: &ldquo;I&rsquo;m going to blow you all up.&rdquo; The man charged with committing these crimes has now been arrested, per KTV News and translated by Automaton.Koto police reportedly apprehended the 27-year-old man yesterday, May 12, for obstruction of business. Apparently, at one point, he claimed to have "planted multiple bombs," though none were found when aut]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/man-apprehended-for-alleged-bomb-threats-toward-nintendo-im-going-to-blow-you-all-up/</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 15:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/man-apprehended-for-alleged-bomb-threats-toward-nintendo-im-going-to-blow-you-all-up/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nintendo Won't Focus On Making Switch 2 Games Exclusively, Switch 1 Remains Important]]></title><description><![CDATA[Nintendo president Shuntaro Furukawa has stressed how vital it is for the company to keep driving sales of Switch 1 games, even though the Switch 2 has come to market.During the company's latest earnings briefing, Furukawa said, "I believe it is important that we consider how to expand the entire software business, including titles for both Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2." He said Nintendo should take this approach as opposed to "focusing only on sales of Nintendo Switch 2 software."Furuk]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/nintendo-wont-focus-on-making-switch-2-games-exclusively-switch-1-remains-important/</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 15:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/nintendo-wont-focus-on-making-switch-2-games-exclusively-switch-1-remains-important/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Steam Controller Features A Very Familar-Sounding Easter Egg]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Steam Controller has been on the mind of PC gamers recently, and for good reason: it's a very impressive device--though, like many viral tech products, it's currently very hard to get. Those who have been able to get a hold of the device have been quite pleased with the end product, however. They've been putting their new controllers through all the rigors of gaming--which, we assume, also means accidentally dropping them, because that would explain how a very goofy easter egg was discovered]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/the-steam-controller-features-a-very-familar-sounding-easter-egg/</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 12:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/the-steam-controller-features-a-very-familar-sounding-easter-egg/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[GTA 6 Wait Has Fans Flooding Rockstar With Bad Google Reviews]]></title><description><![CDATA[Earlier this month, Grand Theft Auto 6 hit another milestone: it&rsquo;s now been a year since the last trailer. Fans are getting impatient and have started tagging Rockstar North on Google Maps to voice their frustration.Several frustrated GTA fans have started leaving bad reviews for Rockstar North specifically over the lack of fresh details about its most anticipated title. Google Maps seemingly allows anyone to do this without having to travel all the way to Rockstar North in Scotland.Those]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/gta-6-wait-has-fans-flooding-rockstar-with-bad-google-reviews/</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 11:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/gta-6-wait-has-fans-flooding-rockstar-with-bad-google-reviews/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gang Of Dragon Developer's Website Gets Whacked]]></title><description><![CDATA[Things really aren't looking good for Gang of Dragon, the Yakuza spiritual successor from former Sega and RGG Studios bigwig Toshihiro Nagoshi's eponymous Nagoshi Studio. Between reports of publisher NetEase pulling financial backing and the studio's YouTube channel vanishing-then-reappearing quietly in a seeming "no worries, everything is fine here" moment, fans eager to see more of Gang of Dragon after its The Game Awards debut last year have been feeling an ever-creeping dread about the game']]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/gang-of-dragon-developers-website-gets-whacked/</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2026 22:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/gang-of-dragon-developers-website-gets-whacked/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Saros May Struggle To Recoup Its Budget, Despite Great Reviews - Analyst]]></title><description><![CDATA[Housemarque's Saros launched earlier this month to rave reviews, and it's a legitimate frontrunner for Game of the Year at this early point in 2026. However, it appears sales of the game have thus far been slower than its predecessor, Returnal, and the game may struggle to recoup its budget.That's according to Rhys Elliott of Alinea Analytics, who estimates Saros sold approximately 300,000 copies in its first two weeks on sale. This figure is a little behind Returnal, a very similar game that wa]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/saros-may-struggle-to-recoup-its-budget-despite-great-reviews-analyst/</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2026 21:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/saros-may-struggle-to-recoup-its-budget-despite-great-reviews-analyst/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ken Levine On Why He Quit Making BioShock Games--"Scary And Risky And Crazy"]]></title><description><![CDATA[Veteran game developer Ken Levine stepped away from the BioShock series after 2013's BioShock Infinite, and while the series is going ahead with BioShock 4, it's doing so without him. Why did Levine step away to work on a different game, Judas, instead of sticking with the series he created?Speaking to IGN, Levine said BioShock remains "very important" to him and that he feels "incredibly fortunate" to have worked on a franchise that means so much to so many people. However, he opted to step awa]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/ken-levine-on-why-he-quit-making-bioshock-games-scary-and-risky-and-crazy/</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2026 20:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/ken-levine-on-why-he-quit-making-bioshock-games-scary-and-risky-and-crazy/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[One Of Steam’s Breakout Roguelites Is Getting A Sequel]]></title><description><![CDATA[Deadzone: Rogue 2 has officially been announced by developer Prophecy Games, with the studio promising a sharper follow-up to the 2025 roguelite first-person shooter. Prophecy Games says that the core gunplay and foundation of the original game have been kept intact, but it's aiming to deliver an experience that's deeper, more flexible, and feels more rewarding to master. A demo for Deadzone: Rogue 2 will also go live in June 2026 on PC, showcasing how the sequel has evolved the concepts of the]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/one-of-steams-breakout-roguelites-is-getting-a-sequel/</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2026 20:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/one-of-steams-breakout-roguelites-is-getting-a-sequel/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Marvel Rivals Season 8 Says "To Me, My X-Men" With Cyclops Reveal]]></title><description><![CDATA[Marvel Rivals developer NetEase Games has revealed a new look at Season 8: Sins of Alchemax for the free-to-play game, showing off iconic X-Men leader Cyclops in action, as well as a tease for the fan-favorite characters Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur. Kicking off on May 15, Season 8 revolves around the sinister Alchemax corporation, which was responsible for the recent Time Plague in Lower Manhattan. The devastating outbreak was contained, but with Alchemax responsible for it and still standing d]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/marvel-rivals-season-8-says-to-me-my-x-men-with-cyclops-reveal/</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2026 18:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/marvel-rivals-season-8-says-to-me-my-x-men-with-cyclops-reveal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[CoD Veteran's New Shooter Is "Not A Call Of Duty Killer," Inspired By David Lynch]]></title><description><![CDATA[One of the best-known Call of Duty developers, David Vonderhaar, is making a new game that is "not a Call of Duty killer" but is instead something that sounds quite different.It will be a shooter, but Vonderhaar told Bloomberg it's "definitely not" another military simulation-type game. Instead, people can think of it as "if David Lynch made shooters."Players will work together to fight environmental challenges and also each other, the report said, suggesting it will be some type of PvPvE game.C]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/cod-veterans-new-shooter-is-not-a-call-of-duty-killer-inspired-by-david-lynch/</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2026 18:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/cod-veterans-new-shooter-is-not-a-call-of-duty-killer-inspired-by-david-lynch/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Star Wars: Fate Of The Old Republic Boss Says AI Is "Creatively Soulless"]]></title><description><![CDATA[Casey Hudson, the gaming industry veteran who is leading the team making Star Wars: Fate of the Old Republic, has commented on AI, saying he finds it to be "creatively soulless."He said this in an interview with Bloomberg, adding, "It's hard to imagine where it's actually helpful in the process. I'm just really unimpressed with it."Presumably Hudson is referring to generative AI, which has been the hot-button topic as of late, but whatever the case, he is clearly not enthusiastic about the techn]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/star-wars-fate-of-the-old-republic-boss-says-ai-is-creatively-soulless/</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2026 17:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/star-wars-fate-of-the-old-republic-boss-says-ai-is-creatively-soulless/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sega Cancels Super Game, But New Crazy Taxi And Jet Set Radio Are Still Coming]]></title><description><![CDATA[The ambiguous Super Game project from Sega--which planned to incorporate NFTs, social networking, and cloud streaming--has been canned. The company behind Sonic the Hedgehog bluntly stated that it "decided to cancel" the game in its fiscal 2026 results presentation. This comes almost five years exactly after the original announcement of the Super Game in 2021.A handful of classic franchise reboots are still in the works, however. Sega is still listing Crazy Taxi, Golden Axe, Jet Set Radio, and S]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/sega-cancels-super-game-but-new-crazy-taxi-and-jet-set-radio-are-still-coming/</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2026 17:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/sega-cancels-super-game-but-new-crazy-taxi-and-jet-set-radio-are-still-coming/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man Found With Meth Pills Shaped Like Mario Is Going To Prison]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Connecticut man has been sentenced to six years in federal prison on charges that he was in possession of meth pills shaped like Mario the video game character.33-year-old Ronnell Rogers was sentenced on Monday, May 11 to 72 months in prison and three years of supervised release for distributing fentanyl and for violating terms of parole from a previous federal conviction.Continue Reading at GameSpot]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/man-found-with-meth-pills-shaped-like-mario-is-going-to-prison/</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2026 16:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/man-found-with-meth-pills-shaped-like-mario-is-going-to-prison/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How To Unlock All New Weapons In Battlefield 6 Season 3]]></title><description><![CDATA[Season 3's new Warlords: Supremacy update is live in Battlefield 6 and Redsec. This update adds the Railway to Golmud multiplayer map, a brand-new battle pass, three new guns, and additional attachments. In this guide, we'll show you how to complete the Warlords: Supremacy challenges and unlock all the new loadout gear for Battlefield 6.Just like past seasons, Season 3 will roll out in three phases. This first season is called Warlords: Supremacy, and this initial phase will include the M16A4 as]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/how-to-unlock-all-new-weapons-in-battlefield-6-season-3/</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2026 16:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/how-to-unlock-all-new-weapons-in-battlefield-6-season-3/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[eBay's Rejection Letter To GameStop's $56 Billion Bid Pulls Absolutely No Punches]]></title><description><![CDATA[GameStop's ambitious plan to purchase eBay has been officially rejected by the online auction marketplace. The company raised several concerns, with its primary one being how GameStop would plan to fund its proposal to purchase eBay for $56 billion--especially when GameStop itself only has $9.4 billion in assets.The eBay board of directors ultimately decided that GameStop's proposal was neither "credible nor attractive," citing that the company in its current setup is more than capable of delive]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/ebays-rejection-letter-to-gamestops-56-billion-bid-pulls-absolutely-no-punches/</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2026 16:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/ebays-rejection-letter-to-gamestops-56-billion-bid-pulls-absolutely-no-punches/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nintendo Increased The Switch 2 Price to $500, And It Still Isn't Enough]]></title><description><![CDATA[It's official: Switch 2 consoles are going to become $50 more expensive as of September. Even with the price hike, Nintendo says the new MSRP still won't cover all the costs involved in producing a Switch 2."We sincerely apologize to our customers for the considerable inconvenience and trouble this will cause," Nintendo president Shuntaro Furukawa said during the company's recent financial results presentation (via a Nintendo Patents Watch translation). "While we wanted to prioritize a wide adop]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/nintendo-increased-the-switch-2-price-to-500-and-it-still-isnt-enough/</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2026 16:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/nintendo-increased-the-switch-2-price-to-500-and-it-still-isnt-enough/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Sinking City 2's Shift To Survival Horror Leaves It Treading For Air]]></title><description><![CDATA[The first Sinking City was an ambitious swing for developer Frogwares. It was open-world, featured a massive, flooded city to explore, had loads of side quests, and made an--albeit flawed--attempt at third-person horror action. All of that wove together with the studio's signature detective-mystery roots to make an experience that wasn't very good, but was at least worth trying or paying attention to.Before The Sinking City, Frogwares had iterated on the deduction mechanics of the detective genr]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/the-sinking-city-2s-shift-to-survival-horror-leaves-it-treading-for-air/</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2026 16:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/the-sinking-city-2s-shift-to-survival-horror-leaves-it-treading-for-air/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Crimson Desert Has Already Made $180 Million, And Its Developers Are Just Getting Started]]></title><description><![CDATA[Crimson Desert has been a huge hit since it arrived in March, and unsurprisingly, developer Pearl Abyss is looking to capitalize on it with post-launch content. The company outlined plans for the game as part of its quarterly financial performance update, while also revealing that the game made an impressive $180 million in revenue. In comparison, Black Desert Online brought in $40 million during that same quarter, and Pearl Abyss wants to keep the momentum going."Crimson Desert will continue to]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/crimson-desert-has-already-made-180-million-and-its-developers-are-just-getting-started/</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2026 15:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/crimson-desert-has-already-made-180-million-and-its-developers-are-just-getting-started/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phasmophobia's Alan Wake Event Was Written By Sam Lake And Is A "Match Made In Heaven"]]></title><description><![CDATA[Phasmophobia's next event is unlike any before it, because it's the first to involve a crossover with another franchise. The "Phasmophobia by Alan Wake" event runs for three weeks, beginning today, May 12, and includes the game's debut of unlockable skins, modeled after the main characters of Remedy Entertainment's Alan Wake 2: Alan himself and FBI agent Saga Anderson.During the Phasmophobia by Alan Wake event, four of the game's maps have been reimagined to suit the Alan Wake world, including t]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/phasmophobias-alan-wake-event-was-written-by-sam-lake-and-is-a-match-made-in-heaven/</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2026 14:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/phasmophobias-alan-wake-event-was-written-by-sam-lake-and-is-a-match-made-in-heaven/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Devil May Cry Netflix Creator Has Good Advice For Bloodborne Movie Team]]></title><description><![CDATA[Adi Shankar has had success in adapting video games into animation, having worked on multiple seasons of Castlevania alongside Konami and Netflix, as well as with Ubisoft for Captain Laserhawk: A Blood Dragon Remix. More recently, he has been collaborating with Capcom on Devil May Cry, the first season of which launched on Netflix in 2025 to a largely favorable reception.Now, with its second season, Shankar and team are delving deeper into the story of Dante and Vergil, as the two characters com]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/devil-may-cry-netflix-creator-has-good-advice-for-bloodborne-movie-team/</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2026 00:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/devil-may-cry-netflix-creator-has-good-advice-for-bloodborne-movie-team/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mixtape Interview: "Where do you set your fantasy stories? You set them in places like California."]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mixtape boldly asks its players to make memories to good music, mixing its coming-of-age story with a head-banging soundtrack filled with the likes of Devo, The Smashing Pumpkins, and The Jesus and Mary Chain. It&rsquo;s the sophomore release from Beethoven &amp; Dinosaur, an Australian developer known for The Artful Escape, a psychedelic exploration of a musician wanting to create his stage persona.Mixtape is a little more down to earth, following music lovers Stacey, Cass, and Slater on Stace]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/mixtape-interview-where-do-you-set-your-fantasy-stories-you-set-them-in-places-like-california/</link><pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2026 23:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/mixtape-interview-where-do-you-set-your-fantasy-stories-you-set-them-in-places-like-california/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How Co-Op Multiplayer Works In Subnautica 2]]></title><description><![CDATA[After years of wandering the depths of Planet 4546B alone, players can finally team up with their friends in Subnautica 2. The developers at Unknown Worlds Entertainment designed the new entry in the famed survival franchise with co-op at the forefront following an outcry of player feedback from the previous two games.However, knowing that Subnautica 2 has co-op is only half the battle, as you also have to know how it works and its limitations. Below, we'll give you a full rundown of the co-op m]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/how-co-op-multiplayer-works-in-subnautica-2/</link><pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2026 22:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/how-co-op-multiplayer-works-in-subnautica-2/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mortal Kombat Movie Writer Reveals The One Franchise He Wants To Work On Above All Others]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hollywood writer Jeremy Slater is back in the news with Mortal Kombat 2, which is in theaters now. He wrote the 2021 movie as well and is nearly done with a second draft for Mortal Kombat 3. But what else is he keen to do in the future? There is one franchise above all others that he wants to get to work on some day: Star Wars.He told The Hollywood Reporter that he has already taken meetings with Lucasfilm, and he admitted he "nerded out to an embarrassing degree." He hasn't landed anything yet,]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/mortal-kombat-movie-writer-reveals-the-one-franchise-he-wants-to-work-on-above-all-others/</link><pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2026 21:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/mortal-kombat-movie-writer-reveals-the-one-franchise-he-wants-to-work-on-above-all-others/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mortal Kombat 3 Not Confirmed Yet, But Writer Is Nearly Done With Its Script]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mortal Kombat 2 is in theaters now and it's making millions at the box office, but will there be a third entry in the new series based on the popular video game franchise? A report said Mortal Kombat writer Jeremy Slater was coming back for a third movie, but it has not been confirmed.For his part, director Simon McQuoid said in an interview prior to Mortal Kombat 2's release on May 8 that he doesn't want to be "overly confident" about a possible third movie. Slater, meanwhile, said he's nearly]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/mortal-kombat-3-not-confirmed-yet-but-writer-is-nearly-done-with-its-script/</link><pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2026 21:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/mortal-kombat-3-not-confirmed-yet-but-writer-is-nearly-done-with-its-script/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Aaron Paul Joins Fallout Season 3, But We Don't Know Who He's Playing]]></title><description><![CDATA[Breaking Bad and Westworld actor Aaron Paul is joining Prime Video's Fallout TV show for its upcoming third season, the streamer has announced.There is no word yet on the character that Paul will play on the show. It's not the first time he's worked with Fallout producers Jonathan Nolan and Lisa Joy. He starred in Season 3 of Westworld, which Nolan and Joy produced.Season 3 is rumored to head to New Vegas, so it could be a full circle moment for Paul. As some may recall, Paul attended the Fallou]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/aaron-paul-joins-fallout-season-3-but-we-dont-know-who-hes-playing/</link><pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2026 19:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/aaron-paul-joins-fallout-season-3-but-we-dont-know-who-hes-playing/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mortal Kombat 3 Not Confirmed Yet, But Director Sees Lots Of Potential For More Stories]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mortal Kombat 2 is in theaters now and it's making millions at the box office, but will there be a third entry in the new series based on the popular video game franchise? A report said Mortal Kombat writer Jeremy Slater was coming back for a third movie, but it has not been confirmed.For his part, director Simon McQuoid said in an interview prior to Mortal Kombat 2's release on May 8 that he doesn't want to be "overly confident" about a possible third movie."I never want to be cocky about how a]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/mortal-kombat-3-not-confirmed-yet-but-director-sees-lots-of-potential-for-more-stories/</link><pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2026 19:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/mortal-kombat-3-not-confirmed-yet-but-director-sees-lots-of-potential-for-more-stories/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Even WWE's Biggest Star Wasn't Safe From Nintendo's Lawyers]]></title><description><![CDATA[Video games and pro wrestling have long had a symbiotic relationship, with many performers incorporating elements from their favorite games into their personas, movesets, and ring gear. For a brief time, current WWE Undisputed Champion Cody Rhodes displayed the iconic Triforce symbol from The Legend of Zelda on his boots, but according to the American Nightmare, a cease and desist letter from Nintendo saw him retire that symbol from his costume."I thought the principles of the Triforce--which ar]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/even-wwes-biggest-star-wasnt-safe-from-nintendos-lawyers/</link><pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2026 16:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/even-wwes-biggest-star-wasnt-safe-from-nintendos-lawyers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mortal Kombat 2 Writer Reveals A Character Who Got Cut From The Script]]></title><description><![CDATA[The newly released Mortal Kombat 2 movie features numerous characters from the popular fighting game series--including Johnny Cage, Kitana, Sonya Blade, and Shao Kahn--and it could have had even more.Screenwriter Jeremy Slater told GamesRadar that Tremor was "almost" included in the movie, with the character meant to fight Sonya Blade and ultimately meet his end. However, Slater said Tremor "just wasn't working," so he was cut in the scripting process."I've always liked Tremor and he's got reall]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/mortal-kombat-2-writer-reveals-a-character-who-got-cut-from-the-script/</link><pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2026 16:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/mortal-kombat-2-writer-reveals-a-character-who-got-cut-from-the-script/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fortnite Dev Understands The Fear That "AI Is Going To Take All Our Jobs"]]></title><description><![CDATA[Fortnite developers are exploring how to use AI systems to potentially make games more efficiently, but it's not being done with the ambition of replacing human workers, according to an Epic employee. Stephanie Arnett, who is a senior external development manager at the company, said recently that Epic has been "exploring different AI tooling that we can use to help support our games."Speaking at a Gamescom Latam panel attended by GamesRadar, Arnett went on to say she understands that "everyone']]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/fortnite-dev-understands-the-fear-that-ai-is-going-to-take-all-our-jobs/</link><pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2026 16:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/fortnite-dev-understands-the-fear-that-ai-is-going-to-take-all-our-jobs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Save Some Green by Going Green... Energize Your Forests &amp; Celebrate Arbor Day With Batteries Plus]]></title><description><![CDATA[If you've been around long enough, you remember the days of wired controllers with ultra-short cords (ahem, Nintendo) and sitting on the floor to play until looking up at the screen gave you a neckache. Luckily, these days wireless controllers are the norm, but the one downfall to that is that they use batteries that need to be replaced periodically. That's where the Batteries Plus sale running through May will come in extra-handy--not to mention it comes with a super cool perk. See at Batteries]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/save-some-green-by-going-green-energize-your-forests-amp-celebrate-arbor-day-with-batteries-plus/</link><pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2026 15:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/save-some-green-by-going-green-energize-your-forests-amp-celebrate-arbor-day-with-batteries-plus/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Stellar Blade 2 Isn't Being Published By Sony, And That's Great News For PC Gamers]]></title><description><![CDATA[Stellar Blade developer Shift Up is making a few changes with how it releases the next game in its third-person action series. As revealed in its latest earnings report, Stellar Blade 2 won't be published by Sony, as the company is headed into self-publishing territory."Development of the next Stellar Blade title is progressing smoothly, on track to meet our targeted quality standards," the studio said in an update, confirming that details on the game will be revealed "within" this year. "Starti]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/stellar-blade-2-isnt-being-published-by-sony-and-thats-great-news-for-pc-gamers/</link><pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2026 15:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/stellar-blade-2-isnt-being-published-by-sony-and-thats-great-news-for-pc-gamers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[My Nintendo Store Does The Social Network Meme With Name Change]]></title><description><![CDATA[There's a new name on the way for My Nintendo Store, the online site where people can purchase digital Switch and Switch 2 games, buy accessories, as well as redeem rewards with Platinum Points. Starting May 27, the official moniker will be Nintendo Store, according to Nintendo of America on X. Basically, the video game company is mimicking the meme from The Social Network movie, in which Justin Timberlake's character tells Mark Zuckerberg to drop "The" from "The Facebook," because "it's cleaner]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/my-nintendo-store-does-the-social-network-meme-with-name-change/</link><pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2026 15:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/my-nintendo-store-does-the-social-network-meme-with-name-change/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wordle Is Becoming A TV Show, With Savannah Guthrie Hosting]]></title><description><![CDATA[The popular mobile game Wordle is becoming a primetime TV show, with participants basically playing the game together in person with the hope of taking home a cash prize. The show will air on NBC, with popular Today Show broadcaster Savannah Guthrie serving as the host.The Wordle TV show will film in Manchester, England and is set to premiere on NBC in prime time beginning in 2027, The New York Times--which owns Wordle--announced today. The New York Times will co-produce the half-hour show, whic]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/wordle-is-becoming-a-tv-show-with-savannah-guthrie-hosting/</link><pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2026 15:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/wordle-is-becoming-a-tv-show-with-savannah-guthrie-hosting/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Xbox Game Pass Starter Edition Announced, Includes 50+ Games And 10 Hours Of Cloud Streaming]]></title><description><![CDATA[Confirming earlier rumors and reports, Microsoft and Discord announced a new partnership today that includes a new version of Xbox Game Pass called the Starter Edition.Available to Discord Nitro members, the Starter Edition of Game Pass includes a library of 50+ console and PC games, and Discord Nitro is staying the same price, which is $10/month or $100/year. The Game Pass Starter Edition also includes 10 hours of cloud gaming access per month.Some of the games included with the Game Pass Start]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/xbox-game-pass-starter-edition-announced-includes-50-games-and-10-hours-of-cloud-streaming/</link><pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2026 15:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/xbox-game-pass-starter-edition-announced-includes-50-games-and-10-hours-of-cloud-streaming/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Discord Nitro Subscribers Now Get Game Pass Included]]></title><description><![CDATA[Confirming earlier rumors and reports, Microsoft and Discord announced a new partnership today that includes a new version of Xbox Game Pass called the Starter Edition.Available to Discord Nitro members, the Starter Edition of Game Pass includes a library of 50+ console and PC games, and Discord Nitro is staying the same price, which is $10/month or $100/year. The Game Pass Starter Edition also includes 10 hours of cloud gaming access per month.Some of the games included with the Game Pass Start]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/discord-nitro-subscribers-now-get-game-pass-included/</link><pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2026 15:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/discord-nitro-subscribers-now-get-game-pass-included/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gears Of War Creator Lays Out Vision For A New Game, And It Sounds Intriguing]]></title><description><![CDATA[Gears of War creator Cliff Bleszinski has laid out a vision for a new game that he says is essentially "John Wick meets Carrie by way of Lovecraft Country."Posting online, the retired game developer said he still wants to make this game, which he is calling "Hollow Point." The game would take place in a "rustic New England town" during the fall, and that's familiar ground for Bleszinski as he was born and raised in the area.Hollow Point would be a two-player game. Player 1 would be an ex-Marine]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/gears-of-war-creator-lays-out-vision-for-a-new-game-and-it-sounds-intriguing/</link><pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2026 13:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/gears-of-war-creator-lays-out-vision-for-a-new-game-and-it-sounds-intriguing/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Forza Horizon 6 Suffers Massive Leak Via Steam Preload Blunder]]></title><description><![CDATA[Just days before it was scheduled to release, Forza Horizon 6 on PC has leaked. Reports have begun circulating online of the entire game being uploaded online as an unencrypted Steam preload, with various piracy websites moving quickly to make the entire 155GB file available to download via torrents.How did this happen? It's speculated that the Forza Horizon 6 preload is the culprit here, as in the buildup to the game's release so that players can start touring Japan as soon as possible, Steam m]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/forza-horizon-6-suffers-massive-leak-via-steam-preload-blunder/</link><pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2026 13:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/forza-horizon-6-suffers-massive-leak-via-steam-preload-blunder/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Forza Horizon 6 Suffers Massive Leak Just Days Before Launch]]></title><description><![CDATA[Just days before it was scheduled to release, Forza Horizon 6 on PC has leaked. Reports have begun circulating online of the entire game being uploaded online, with various piracy websites moving quickly to make the entire 155GB file available to download via torrents.How did this happen? While it was originally speculated that the Forza Horizon 6 preload on Steam, Playground Games explained that the leak comes from a different source. The studio says that it's taking "strict enforcement action"]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/forza-horizon-6-suffers-massive-leak-just-days-before-launch/</link><pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2026 13:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/forza-horizon-6-suffers-massive-leak-just-days-before-launch/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nintendo Stock Continues To Dive Following Low Switch 2 Sales Predictions]]></title><description><![CDATA[Nintendo's share price dropped almost 8% on Monday as investors respond to the company's overly pessimistic outlook for the Switch 2's second year of sales. The slump took Nintendo's share price to its lowest point in almost two years, after the company admitted it was feeling the squeeze from memory shortages and other market pressures.On sales numbers alone the Switch 2 looks like a runaway success, but Nintendo isn't confident that the console can maintain its momentum, especially with a pric]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/nintendo-stock-continues-to-dive-following-low-switch-2-sales-predictions/</link><pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2026 10:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/nintendo-stock-continues-to-dive-following-low-switch-2-sales-predictions/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mortal Kombat 2 Lifts Off With $63 Million Globally]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mortal Kombat 2 is out now in theaters, and it's bringing in big bucks. Here is a quick breakdown of its success so far.Thursday, May 7 Previews:Mortal Kombat 2 picked up $5.2 million in preview screenings in North America on May 7 ahead of its wider release today, May 8.Friday, May 8 (first full day in theaters):Continue Reading at GameSpot]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/mortal-kombat-2-lifts-off-with-63-million-globally/</link><pubDate>Sat, 09 May 2026 19:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/mortal-kombat-2-lifts-off-with-63-million-globally/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mortal Kombat 2 Box Office Report: Here's How Much Money The Movie Has Made So Far]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mortal Kombat 2 is out now in theaters, and it made millions before its official wide release. The movie picked up $5.2 million in preview screenings in North America on May 7 ahead of its wider release today, May 8, according to Variety. For its first full day in theaters on May 8, Mortal Kombat 2 earned $17 million in North America. The video game movie is projected by independent tracking data to earn between $40 million and $45 million over the Friday-Sunday period, while Warner Bros. is exp]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/mortal-kombat-2-box-office-report-heres-how-much-money-the-movie-has-made-so-far/</link><pubDate>Sat, 09 May 2026 19:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/mortal-kombat-2-box-office-report-heres-how-much-money-the-movie-has-made-so-far/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[GTA 6 Company "Exploring" AI To Help Make Games "Smarter" And Possibly Bring Down Costs]]></title><description><![CDATA[Grand Theft Auto 6 could be one of the most expensive games ever in terms of its budget, and this kind of investment may only be sustainable for a small group of games, Take-Two CEO Strauss Zelnick said in an interview.Speaking to Bloomberg, Zelnick giant investments only make sense for "massive blockbusters," and "that's super hard to do." Of course, GTA 6 is expected to be one of those games, but the industry overall is in for even tougher times ahead if production costs keep ramping up."We ce]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/gta-6-company-exploring-ai-to-help-make-games-smarter-and-possibly-bring-down-costs/</link><pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2026 19:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/gta-6-company-exploring-ai-to-help-make-games-smarter-and-possibly-bring-down-costs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Saros Doesn’t Like Being a Roguelike, So Why Is It One?]]></title><description><![CDATA[&ldquo;ARCADE IS DEAD,&rdquo; developer Housemarque abruptly decreed in all caps on its blog shortly after Matterfall&rsquo;s release in 2017.This candid manifesto explained how the team saw no future developing the arcadey games it had specialized in for over two decades and was moving onto different genres. Returnal was the result of this shift in focus, taking the aesthetics and chaos inherent to Housemarque&rsquo;s house style and throwing it all into a roguelike third-person shooter. It was]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/saros-doesnt-like-being-a-roguelike-so-why-is-it-one/</link><pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2026 19:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/saros-doesnt-like-being-a-roguelike-so-why-is-it-one/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Battlefield 6 Season 3 Patch Notes Detail Improvements For Vehicles, Netcode, Gadgets, And More]]></title><description><![CDATA[Season 3 of Battlefield 6 and Redsec arrives on May 12, and Battlefield Studios has released the patch notes ahead of the big update. In addition to the new content, this season's update includes a variety of improvements to the game's netcode, vehicles, gadgets, gameplay, and more.Content-wise, players can expect a brand-new battle pass, three new guns, and a reimagining of Battlefield 4's popular Golmud Railway map, which will serve as the Battlefield 6's largest map to date. Redsec also recei]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/battlefield-6-season-3-patch-notes-detail-improvements-for-vehicles-netcode-gadgets-and-more/</link><pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2026 18:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/battlefield-6-season-3-patch-notes-detail-improvements-for-vehicles-netcode-gadgets-and-more/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cosplaying Gamers Will Raid EA HQ To Protest Saudi Arabia's $55 Billion Buyout]]></title><description><![CDATA[In the wake of Saudi Arabia's leveraged buyout of Electronic Arts for $55 billion, gamers upset by the takeover are planning to protest the publisher's Redwood, California, headquarters on May 11 in cosplay.A movement known as the Players Alliance HQ has announced its intent to "raid" EA's headquarters on May 11 at 11 AM PT / 2 PM ET. The goal is to denounce Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund (PIF) buyout of the publisher, with cosplaying gamers planning to unravel a 50-foot scroll of over 70]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/cosplaying-gamers-will-raid-ea-hq-to-protest-saudi-arabias-55-billion-buyout/</link><pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2026 17:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/cosplaying-gamers-will-raid-ea-hq-to-protest-saudi-arabias-55-billion-buyout/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Genshin Impact Next Update And Banners - Everything We Know About Version 6.5 And 6.6]]></title><description><![CDATA[Want to know when the next Genshin Impact update is? Sticking with a regular six-week schedule, we rarely need to wait for the next livestream to know when a new version is releasing. Livestreams give us more than just a release date though, as they're also a great source of official banner and event information.Each new update for Genshin Impact brings new banners to pull on, events to take part in, and there's usually a main storyline or character quest to sink hours of our time into as well.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/genshin-impact-next-update-and-banners-everything-we-know-about-version-65-and-66/</link><pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2026 17:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/genshin-impact-next-update-and-banners-everything-we-know-about-version-65-and-66/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mortal Kombat 2 Made Millions Before Its Official Release Day]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mortal Kombat 2 is out now in theaters, and it made millions before its official wide release. The movie picked up $5.2 million in preview screenings in North America on May 7 ahead of its wider release today, May 8, according to Variety.The video game movie is projected by independent tracking data to earn between $40 million and $45 million over the Friday-Sunday period, while Warner Bros. is expecting a more conservative $35 million. Studios often make safer predictions in part so they can sa]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/mortal-kombat-2-made-millions-before-its-official-release-day/</link><pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2026 17:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/mortal-kombat-2-made-millions-before-its-official-release-day/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Legendary Mario And Zelda Director Is Retiring From Nintendo After 40 Years]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Nintendo legend is about to call it a day, as veteran game designer and director Takashi Tezuka will leave the company later this year. Nintendo noted in its investor briefing today that the 65-year-old Tezuka will depart on June 26, closing the book on over four decades of work at the gaming giant.Tezuka first began his career at Nintendo in 1984, joining as a part-time employee while he was still studying at university. Starting with Punch-Out, Tezuka would then go on to frequently work alon]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/legendary-mario-and-zelda-director-is-retiring-from-nintendo-after-40-years/</link><pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2026 16:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/legendary-mario-and-zelda-director-is-retiring-from-nintendo-after-40-years/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kingdom Come Dev Talks Risks And Benefits Of AI And Losing Players If Games Are Too Difficult]]></title><description><![CDATA[One of the new creative directors at Kingdom Come studio Warhorse, Prokop Jirsa, has commented on the hot-button issue of using artificial intelligence in game development. His comments come at a time when Warhorse was accused a firing a translator to help save costs.Jirsa told PC Gamer that he understands why people hate when art is generated with AI, and that's because he hates it, too. While using AI to generate art that would be released to the public is not something Jirsa is interested in,]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/kingdom-come-dev-talks-risks-and-benefits-of-ai-and-losing-players-if-games-are-too-difficult/</link><pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2026 16:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/kingdom-come-dev-talks-risks-and-benefits-of-ai-and-losing-players-if-games-are-too-difficult/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tomodachi Life: Living The Dream Is Selling Like Hotcakes]]></title><description><![CDATA[Nintendo has shared the financial results for the fiscal year ending in March 2026, and while the company expects the Switch 2 to sell fewer units during its second year of life, not all things look bad for Nintendo. The company announced that its social life simulator, Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream, is doing gangbusters numbers, selling nearly 4 million units in just two weeks.In a series of slides posted to the company's official website, Nintendo shared the sales figures for Living the Dre]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/tomodachi-life-living-the-dream-is-selling-like-hotcakes/</link><pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2026 16:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/tomodachi-life-living-the-dream-is-selling-like-hotcakes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How To Research And Craft The Motor Upgrade In Outbound]]></title><description><![CDATA[As you progress through Outbound you'll find four landmarks to visit with mini puzzles attached to them. The third one is the windmill, but to reach it you'll face difficulty as it's up a steep slope. In order for your vehicle to go up slopes, you'll need to upgrade your motor. This requires researching the motor upgrade and then crafting it, but it's not immediately obvious how to do this.After searching for a while you might be losing hope, but there's a simple solution. You'll need to drive t]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/how-to-research-and-craft-the-motor-upgrade-in-outbound/</link><pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2026 16:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/how-to-research-and-craft-the-motor-upgrade-in-outbound/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How To Fix The Windmill In Outbound]]></title><description><![CDATA[As you progress through Outbound's main story quest in your cozy camper, you'll encounter several landmarks. The third of these is a windmill, and its occupant, Lilly, has left a note pinned to a fence near the front door advising that she's out of town at the festival. She says you can have a poke around and use the terminal on the windmill's lower floor, but the door to the terminal is powered by the windmill, which just so happens to be broken. To fix it, you'll need to follow a few steps.Fir]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/how-to-fix-the-windmill-in-outbound/</link><pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2026 16:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/how-to-fix-the-windmill-in-outbound/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Nintendo Switch Refuses To Retire, And The PS2 Should Probably Be Nervous]]></title><description><![CDATA[While all eyes are on the Switch 2 console following the release of Nintendo's financial results briefing today, its predecessor has continued to cement itself as Nintendo's best-selling console of all time with 155.92 million consoles sold as of March 31, 2026. That puts the Switch within spitting distance of Sony's PlayStation 2--currently the best-selling console of all time, with 160 million units sold as of March 31, 2024.To put all of this into perspective, 19.86 million Switch 2 consoles]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/the-nintendo-switch-refuses-to-retire-and-the-ps2-should-probably-be-nervous/</link><pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2026 15:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/the-nintendo-switch-refuses-to-retire-and-the-ps2-should-probably-be-nervous/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why Nintendo Expects Fewer Second-Year Switch 2 Hardware Sales]]></title><description><![CDATA[Nintendo foresees Switch 2 hardware sales declining during the system's second year of availability--an unusual development for successful games systems. This comes as the hybrid console has already sold almost 20 million units in 10 months, but with a price hike waiting in the wings.The company behind Mario explained why fiscal 2027's (April 1-March 31, 2027) forecast sees a reduction in Switch 2 sales, with the current estimate at 16.5 million units sold. Nintendo offered the following reasons]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/why-nintendo-expects-fewer-second-year-switch-2-hardware-sales/</link><pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2026 15:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/why-nintendo-expects-fewer-second-year-switch-2-hardware-sales/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[PS5 Sales Drop Almost 50%, As Sony Discusses AI Ambitions, Including New Hair Tech]]></title><description><![CDATA[As part of Sony's latest earnings briefing, the company revealed that PlayStation 5 sales are down massively year-over-year, while management discussed what it believes will be a rosy future for the company thanks to AI-driven efficiencies.In terms of PS5 sales, Sony reported that it had sold 46% fewer PS5 units during its fiscal Q4 than it did during the same quarter last year. More specifically, Sony sold 1.5 million PS5 units worldwide during the quarter, down from 2.8 million during the same]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/ps5-sales-drop-almost-50-as-sony-discusses-ai-ambitions-including-new-hair-tech/</link><pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2026 14:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/ps5-sales-drop-almost-50-as-sony-discusses-ai-ambitions-including-new-hair-tech/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Expedition 33 Star Says Video Games Are Finally Winning Over Acting Snobs]]></title><description><![CDATA[Video games have featured famous faces for decades now, but they've often suffered from a stigma of providing subpar entertainment when compared to movies and TV. Things are changing lately, thanks to games like The Last of Us, and last year's smash-hit Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 making a strong case for how actors can still deliver emotional performances through this digital medium. One of the Expedition 33's stars, Andy Serkis, has spoken about how there has been a shift in attitudes from act]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/expedition-33-star-says-video-games-are-finally-winning-over-acting-snobs/</link><pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2026 14:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/expedition-33-star-says-video-games-are-finally-winning-over-acting-snobs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Resident Evil Requiem Just Dropped A Free Roguelite Mode Built Around Leon’s Ass-Kicking Skills]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mere months after launch, Resident Evil Requiem has shadow-dropped a new mode that focuses purely on the best part of the game: Leon S. Kennedy's talent for taking care of bioweapons that have run amok. Titled "Leon Must Die Forever," the minigame adds a roguelike element to Leon's survival-action gameplay while taking players through familiar levels and boss fights from the Requiem campaign.It was originally thought that Requiem would get a form of the popular Mercenaries mode that has been pre]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/resident-evil-requiem-just-dropped-a-free-roguelite-mode-built-around-leons-ass-kicking-skills/</link><pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2026 13:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/resident-evil-requiem-just-dropped-a-free-roguelite-mode-built-around-leons-ass-kicking-skills/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[PS6 Release Date And Price Are Still Up In The Air, Sony Says]]></title><description><![CDATA[In its latest financial results, Sony revealed that it has yet to determine pricing or a launch date for the PlayStation 6. While the console hasn't been officially unveiled yet, Sony did mention that it is increasing investment in its "next-generation platform" while also working out how to deal with the global component shortage crisis driven by various global factors currently.Responding to questions, Sony president and CEO Hiroki Totoki explained that the rising costs for vital components li]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/ps6-release-date-and-price-are-still-up-in-the-air-sony-says/</link><pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2026 12:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/ps6-release-date-and-price-are-still-up-in-the-air-sony-says/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sony Just Reported A New Record-Breaking High Figure, But It's Unsurprising]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sony just presented its financial results for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2026, including the fact that the majority of PlayStation game sales are digital. Of course, this comes as no surprise since digital sales overtook physical between 2018 and 2019, in the PS4's midcycle.When the PlayStation 5 launched with an option to have no disc drive at all, it was evident the digital era had become king. Now, Sony has reported a record-breaking 85% of PlayStation game sales were digital in Q4 of i]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/sony-just-reported-a-new-record-breaking-high-figure-but-its-unsurprising/</link><pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2026 10:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/sony-just-reported-a-new-record-breaking-high-figure-but-its-unsurprising/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sony Writes Off Another $565 Million Impairment Loss Against Bungie]]></title><description><![CDATA[After writing $204 million off Bungie's value in November last year, Sony has recorded another $565 million impairment loss against the studio--resulting in a total $769 million being wiped off Bungie's value in the last financial year.While Sony gaming's FY2025 results are generally pretty strong considering the challenging market conditions, the company listed the $769 million loss against Bungie's value as the biggest negative factor impacting its operating income. The write down, which repre]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/sony-writes-off-another-565-million-impairment-loss-against-bungie/</link><pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2026 09:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/sony-writes-off-another-565-million-impairment-loss-against-bungie/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Nintendo Switch 2 Is Officially Getting A Price Hike In September]]></title><description><![CDATA[Amid pressure from investors, Nintendo has announced that it will be increasing the price of the Nintendo Switch 2 to $500 from September 1, 2026. The new pricing is a $50 increase from the Switch 2's current $450 price point.Nintendo announced the price hike in today's earnings release for the 2026 financial year, where ongoing hardware pressures continue to impact the company's bottom line. The pricing changes are being implemented "in light of changes in market conditions, and after consideri]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/the-nintendo-switch-2-is-officially-getting-a-price-hike-in-september/</link><pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2026 09:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/the-nintendo-switch-2-is-officially-getting-a-price-hike-in-september/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Star Fox Is Back, So What's Nintendo's Excuse For Other Abandoned Franchises?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Unless it's Mario or Zelda, there seems to be no guarantee that a Nintendo franchise will remain a constant presence in the company's portfolio. Take it from the heartbroken and frustrated fans of Nintendo properties that have lain dormant for years--decades, even. Until very recently, Star Fox was perhaps the most notable example of this.The grand return of Fox McCloud and the crew came with little warning, with the reveal of Fox in The Super Mario Galaxy Movie and news of the upcoming Switch 2]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/star-fox-is-back-so-whats-nintendos-excuse-for-other-abandoned-franchises/</link><pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2026 22:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/star-fox-is-back-so-whats-nintendos-excuse-for-other-abandoned-franchises/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ESA Says Bill Pushing For Offline Versions Of Live-Service Games Would Hurt Developers]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Entertainment Software Association is opposing new legislation in California that would require developers of online games that are shutting down to give lengthy notice beforehand, offer refunds, and make their games playable offline.Introduced by Democratic Assemblymember Chris Ward, Assembly Bill 1921 would require game developers to "communicate specified information to purchasers and prospective purchasers of a digital game 60 days before the operator ceases to provide services." Once th]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/esa-says-bill-pushing-for-offline-versions-of-live-service-games-would-hurt-developers/</link><pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2026 20:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/esa-says-bill-pushing-for-offline-versions-of-live-service-games-would-hurt-developers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sony Removes Deals Tab From PlayStation Store, But Don't Panic]]></title><description><![CDATA[Update: It appears reports of the death of the deals tab may have been premature. The tab on the browser version of the PlayStation Store currently shows "Next Level Savings" starting May 13, as well as PS Plus-exclusive discounts. Original story follows:Players who constantly check PlayStation Store for the best prices may be surprised to hear that Sony has apparently removed the deals tab that has been associated with its online marketplace. A sale was previously scheduled to begin today, but]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/sony-removes-deals-tab-from-playstation-store-but-dont-panic/</link><pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2026 20:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/sony-removes-deals-tab-from-playstation-store-but-dont-panic/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sony Removes Deals Tab From PlayStation Store]]></title><description><![CDATA[Players who constantly check PlayStation Store for the best prices may be surprised to hear that Sony has apparently removed the deals tab that has been associated with its online marketplace. A sale was previously scheduled to begin today, but there's currently no sign that it will.Push Square was among the first outlets to notice that PlayStation Store's deals tab was missing, and we confirmed that going to the deals page on a web browser results in an error message. Pinning down a reason why]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/sony-removes-deals-tab-from-playstation-store/</link><pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2026 20:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/sony-removes-deals-tab-from-playstation-store/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Xbox CEO Considering "Range Of Options" For Exclusive Games Going Forward - Report]]></title><description><![CDATA[One of the changes that Xbox CEO Asha Sharma could make as the new boss could pertain to Microsoft's controversial multiplatform strategy. She said as much during a recent town hall, and now new reporting from The Verge states that Sharma is "evaluating a range of options for Xbox exclusive games."The report said Sharma is "treading carefully" and is not yet ready to sign off on "any major changes" to the policy.This is hardly a surprise. Before this, Sharma said she's trying to make "the right]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/new-xbox-ceo-considering-range-of-options-for-exclusive-games-going-forward-report/</link><pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2026 20:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/new-xbox-ceo-considering-range-of-options-for-exclusive-games-going-forward-report/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Paranormal Activity Game Canceled Because Paramount Wouldn't Give Its Devs More Time]]></title><description><![CDATA[Darkstone Digital and DreadXP have announced that they will no longer release Paranormal Activity: Threshold because Paramount would not give them more time to make the horror game.Brian Clarke, best known for being the creator of the viral horror game The Mortuary Assistant, broke the news on Darkstone Digital's X account on Wednesday."It became clear that the game needed more time to ensure it was the best it could possibly be," Clarke explained. "DreadXP stood by my need for more time and, to]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/paranormal-activity-game-canceled-because-paramount-wouldnt-give-its-devs-more-time/</link><pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2026 20:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/paranormal-activity-game-canceled-because-paramount-wouldnt-give-its-devs-more-time/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Amazon Prime Members Can Get These 17 Games For Free In May]]></title><description><![CDATA[As the halfway point of the year comes into focus, the latest batch of free games for Amazon Luna has been revealed. Amazon Prime members can claim these 11 PC games and six more via the cloud for a total of 17 freebies in May. This month, the selection includes a classic gangland drama that has been overhauled for modern systems, some escape room fun, and one of the best Alien games of all time.As a reminder, all of the free games that you claim through Amazon Luna are yours to keep forever, ev]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/amazon-prime-members-can-get-these-17-games-for-free-in-may/</link><pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2026 20:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/amazon-prime-members-can-get-these-17-games-for-free-in-may/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Humble Bundle's Spring Mega Sale Kicks Off With Discounts Up To 97% Off]]></title><description><![CDATA[May 7 is the kickoff day for Humble Bundle's Spring Mega Sale, which includes more than 6,000 discounted games for PC and Mac. No, that's not a typo. Whether you've been waiting on a price drop for a game you want or you just want to grab some games at stupidly low prices, this is an amazing opportunity. The sale runs through May 28, so Humble was kind enough to give us plenty of time to hold off until payday.See at Humble BundleContinue Reading at GameSpot]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/humble-bundles-spring-mega-sale-kicks-off-with-discounts-up-to-97-off/</link><pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2026 20:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/humble-bundles-spring-mega-sale-kicks-off-with-discounts-up-to-97-off/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Miss Out On The Steam Controller? More Are Coming May 8]]></title><description><![CDATA[May 4 was more than just Star Wars Day--it was also the day a bunch of people tried and failed to purchase a new Steam Controller. Many prospective buyers were met with error messages when trying to check out, and were left without one of the fancy new devices. However, Valve is giving you another chance on May 8, so make sure you're ready.The Steam Controller will be available for preorder on May 8 at 10 AM PT / 1 PM ET, and Valve is changing the process a little bit in an attempt to make it le]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/miss-out-on-the-steam-controller-more-are-coming-may-8/</link><pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2026 19:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/miss-out-on-the-steam-controller-more-are-coming-may-8/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Project Ethos, The New 2K Shooter, Undergoes Changes As Dev Lays Off Staff]]></title><description><![CDATA[Project Ethos, the third-person shooter in development at 2K's 31st Union studio, is undergoing major changes and cutting staff from the project.Studio head Ben Brinkman said in a memo to staff today, shared with GameSpot by 2K, that Project Ethos is becoming a "skill-based PvP roguelike" as part of the "renewed direction" that was announced in 2025. A new piece of concept art for the game can be seen below. Brinkman also said Project Ethos is aiming to be a game that will "challenge and thrill]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/project-ethos-the-new-2k-shooter-undergoes-changes-as-dev-lays-off-staff/</link><pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2026 19:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/project-ethos-the-new-2k-shooter-undergoes-changes-as-dev-lays-off-staff/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[AC Black Flag Remake Basically Lets You Become Aquaman]]></title><description><![CDATA[Now that gaming's worst-kept (and one of the worst-named) secrets, Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced, has been revealed, Ubisoft is talking more about what you can expect from the pirate sim. This includes new accessibility features that let you do everything from skipping QTEs to disabling shark attacks to breathing underwater forever--because sailors always had gills.In a May 7 interview on the Ubisoft blog, director of user experience Jonathan Bedard and game designer Maksym Smolynets deta]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/ac-black-flag-remake-basically-lets-you-become-aquaman/</link><pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2026 19:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/ac-black-flag-remake-basically-lets-you-become-aquaman/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Preorders Are Live For Lego's Adorable New Animal Crossing Timmy &amp; Tommy Set]]></title><description><![CDATA[Timmy &amp; Tommy's Fun Day Out$60 | August 1, 2026 See at LegoAnimal Crossing's Timmy and Tommy have been hard at work peddling their wares since 2001, when Dobutsu no Mori, the first Animal Crossing game, made its debut in Japan. Despite their admirable work ethic, the brothers deserve some time off--and that's just what they get in Lego's new Timmy &amp; Tommy's Fun Day Out set, which is now available for preorder for $60 and comes out on August 1.Lego Timmy &amp; Tommy's Fun Day Out (513 pi]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/preorders-are-live-for-legos-adorable-new-animal-crossing-timmy-amp-tommy-set/</link><pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2026 18:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/preorders-are-live-for-legos-adorable-new-animal-crossing-timmy-amp-tommy-set/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Star Fox On Switch 2 Isn't Just A Retread, It's A Fresh Start]]></title><description><![CDATA[The internet's reaction to Nintendo's surprise announcement of a new Star Fox game was, to put it charitably, mixed. The new game is actually in many ways an old game--a remake of Star Fox 64, with fully revamped graphics, new animated cutscenes with a more realistic style for Fox and his crew, and other bells and whistles. For those hoping for an all-new Star Fox game, it was a letdown. But take heart, Arwing aces: This appears to be part of a calculated strategy to finally make Fox McCloud the]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/star-fox-on-switch-2-isnt-just-a-retread-its-a-fresh-start/</link><pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2026 18:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/star-fox-on-switch-2-isnt-just-a-retread-its-a-fresh-start/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Lego Batman Needle-Drops Kiss From A Rose, Giving Batman Forever The Respect It Deserves]]></title><description><![CDATA[Lego Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight is aiming to be the ultimate celebration of the Dark Knight's lasting impact on pop culture, referencing everything from the classic movies to enduring memes from actor Michael Caine. Ahead of its release later this month, a new trailer for the game has gone live and has done what few pieces of Batman media have been brave enough to do--acknowledge the existence of the 1995 film Batman Forever and one of its official tie-in songs, Seal's Kiss from a Rose.Se]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/new-lego-batman-needle-drops-kiss-from-a-rose-giving-batman-forever-the-respect-it-deserves/</link><pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2026 18:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/new-lego-batman-needle-drops-kiss-from-a-rose-giving-batman-forever-the-respect-it-deserves/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Aliens: Fireteam Elite 2 Revealed, And You Can Almost Hear The Motion Tracker Already]]></title><description><![CDATA[Aliens: Fireteam Elite 2 has officially been revealed by developers Cold Iron Studios and Daybreak Game Company, marking a return to a galaxy infested with perfect organisms. A direct sequel to the 2021 game, Aliens: Fireteam Elite 2 is aiming for a Summer 2026 release, and it's headed to PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X|S--possibly out of the walls.While the core third-person PvE shooter gameplay has been retained for the sequel, one of the big changes is that your fireteam of Colonial Marines is exp]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/aliens-fireteam-elite-2-revealed-and-you-can-almost-hear-the-motion-tracker-already/</link><pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2026 18:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/aliens-fireteam-elite-2-revealed-and-you-can-almost-hear-the-motion-tracker-already/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[These new Spectrum And Commodore64 Gaming Handhelds Come Preloaded With Games]]></title><description><![CDATA[Two unique bits of hardware from the '80s are making a comeback, as the Commodore 64 and Spectrum are being remade as handhelds. Expected to launch later this year, the two handhelds come preloaded with 25 games and feature design elements inspired by their predecessors. There's also a microSD card slot, allowing you to load your own games onto the device. Preorders are now open, with both expected to begin shipping on October 15.The Spectrum Handheld$130 | Releases October 15With a simple black]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/these-new-spectrum-and-commodore64-gaming-handhelds-come-preloaded-with-games/</link><pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2026 18:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/these-new-spectrum-and-commodore64-gaming-handhelds-come-preloaded-with-games/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Next-Gen Xbox Project Helix Won't Get Much New Info In Today's Event, Exec Says]]></title><description><![CDATA[Xbox's Jason Ronald, who leads the team working on the Projext Helix next-generation PC/console hybrid device, has confirmed that more details about the machine will be revealed this year. He didn't say when exactly, but one possibility is the Xbox Games Showcase in June.He confirmed this in response to people wondering if the Project Helix developer-focused event today, May 7, would include more news about the device. As Microsoft said when the event was announced on April 30, it will be a reca]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/next-gen-xbox-project-helix-wont-get-much-new-info-in-todays-event-exec-says/</link><pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2026 17:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/next-gen-xbox-project-helix-wont-get-much-new-info-in-todays-event-exec-says/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[This Beat-'Em-Up Wants You To Fight Like Batman And Move Like A Rock Star]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rocksteady's Batman: Arkham games set a new standard for beat-'em-ups, mixing tight combat with a rhythmic flow that made you feel unstoppable once you got into it. Dead as Disco feels like a spiritual successor, focusing on that same rhythm-driven action. It adds its own twist with dance-floor brawls and a playlist of moves you can use on anyone who dares to step up.Out now in early access, Dead as Disco wastes no time in laying the groundwork for why you're reducing the local hoodlum scene to]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/this-beat-em-up-wants-you-to-fight-like-batman-and-move-like-a-rock-star/</link><pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2026 17:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/this-beat-em-up-wants-you-to-fight-like-batman-and-move-like-a-rock-star/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[This Week’s Epic Games Store Freebies Will Shiver Your Timbers]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Epic Games Store continues to give away a free game each week, and this week's offering is another nice find at a price that can't be beat. Every Thursday at 8 AM PT / 11 AM ET, Epic offers at least one free PC game (and sometimes even as many as two or three). All you need to do to claim the free games is create a free Epic account and enable two-factor authentication. You have a week to add the freebies to your library before the new one(s) take their place. At this point, Epic has given a]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/this-weeks-epic-games-store-freebies-will-shiver-your-timbers/</link><pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2026 17:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/this-weeks-epic-games-store-freebies-will-shiver-your-timbers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[This Week’s Epic Games Store Freebies Are All About Robots]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Epic Games Store continues to give away a free game each week, and this week's offering is another nice find at a price that can't be beat. Every Thursday at 8 AM PT / 11 AM ET, Epic offers at least one free PC game (and sometimes even as many as two or three). All you need to do to claim the free games is create a free Epic account and enable two-factor authentication. You have a week to add the freebies to your library before the new one(s) take their place. At this point, Epic has given a]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/this-weeks-epic-games-store-freebies-are-all-about-robots/</link><pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2026 17:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/this-weeks-epic-games-store-freebies-are-all-about-robots/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[This Week's Epic Games Store Freebie Wants You To Rearrange The World]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Epic Games Store continues to give away a free game each week, and this week's offering is another nice find at a price that can't be beat. Every Thursday at 8 AM PT / 11 AM ET, Epic offers at least one free PC game (and sometimes even as many as two or three). All you need to do to claim the free games is create a free Epic account and enable two-factor authentication. You have a week to add the freebies to your library before the new one(s) take their place. At this point, Epic has given a]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/this-weeks-epic-games-store-freebie-wants-you-to-rearrange-the-world/</link><pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2026 17:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/this-weeks-epic-games-store-freebie-wants-you-to-rearrange-the-world/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[This Week’s Epic Games Store Freebie Is Warhammer 40K With A Need For Speed]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Epic Games Store continues to give away a free game each week, and this week's offering is another nice find at a price that can't be beat. Every Thursday at 8 AM PT / 11 AM ET, Epic offers at least one free PC game (and sometimes even as many as two or three). All you need to do to claim the free games is create a free Epic account and enable two-factor authentication. You have a week to add the freebies to your library before the new one(s) take their place. At this point, Epic has given a]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/this-weeks-epic-games-store-freebie-is-warhammer-40k-with-a-need-for-speed/</link><pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2026 17:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/this-weeks-epic-games-store-freebie-is-warhammer-40k-with-a-need-for-speed/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lara Croft Returns In This Week’s Epic Games Store Freebie]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Epic Games Store continues to give away a free game each week, and this week's offering is another nice find at a price that can't be beat. Every Thursday at 8 AM PT / 11 AM ET, Epic offers at least one free PC game (and sometimes even as many as two or three). All you need to do to claim the free games is create a free Epic account and enable two-factor authentication. You have a week to add the freebies to your library before the new one(s) take their place. At this point, Epic has given a]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/lara-croft-returns-in-this-weeks-epic-games-store-freebie/</link><pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2026 17:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/lara-croft-returns-in-this-weeks-epic-games-store-freebie/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Windrose's Latest Patch Finally Gives Your SSD A Break (So It Doesn't Break)]]></title><description><![CDATA[Windrose developer Kraken Express realized that your PC's solid-state drive was overworking itself to death on the pirate ship, so the studio has released a new update to give your SSD a chance to finally relax on the deck.Ship metaphors aside, Eurogamer has reported that Kraken Express dropped a new update for its super-popular pirate sim Windrose on April 30 to address some save-file issues. The problem was that, when the game hit early access on April 14, it was overworking the SSD by writing]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/windroses-latest-patch-finally-gives-your-ssd-a-break-so-it-doesnt-break/</link><pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2026 16:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/windroses-latest-patch-finally-gives-your-ssd-a-break-so-it-doesnt-break/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sally Field To People Who Don't Play Zelda: "What The Hell Is The Matter With You?!"]]></title><description><![CDATA[Oscar-winning actor Sally Field has a message for people who don't play The Legend of Zelda games, and that is, "What the hell is the matter with you?!"She said this in an interview with Jake Hamilton after the journalist asked Field to recall a story working with the late actor Robin Williams on 1993's Mrs. Doubtfire. She said one of her favorite memories was playing Zelda games with Williams in her rented home when they were making the movie. "We'd play the early games of Zelda together. Zelda]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/sally-field-to-people-who-dont-play-zelda-what-the-hell-is-the-matter-with-you/</link><pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2026 16:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/sally-field-to-people-who-dont-play-zelda-what-the-hell-is-the-matter-with-you/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mortal Kombat 2 Movie Producer Reacts To Divisive Review Scores]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mortal Kombat 2 comes to theaters on May 8, and the reviews for the movie are split down the middle. One of the movie's producers, Todd Garner, has now reacted to the divisive review scores and said he is baffled that people who don't appreciate a given genre are allowed to review a film in that genre."Some of these reviews are cracking me up," he wrote on social media. "It's clear they have never played the game and have no idea what the fans want or ANY of the rules/ canon of Mortal Kombat."Ga]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/mortal-kombat-2-movie-producer-reacts-to-divisive-review-scores/</link><pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2026 16:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/mortal-kombat-2-movie-producer-reacts-to-divisive-review-scores/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[This New Action-RPG Feels Like Classic Zelda, With Better Combat]]></title><description><![CDATA[Depending on the day, if you asked me what my favorite game of all time is, I would tell you it's The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past. One of the greatest Zelda games and arguably the one that best nailed the classic formula, it holds a special place in my heart. Parts of it feel timeless, and I think for me, they always will. But if I'm honest, other parts are certainly products of their time and have not aged as gracefully. Combat in those early Zelda games was a means to an end, not the f]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/this-new-action-rpg-feels-like-classic-zelda-with-better-combat/</link><pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2026 15:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/this-new-action-rpg-feels-like-classic-zelda-with-better-combat/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fans Can't Stop Clowning On The Latest Star Fox Reveal]]></title><description><![CDATA[Star Fox fans had their hopes briefly raised today when Nintendo revealed a surprise Star Fox Direct, only to discover that the new game for the Switch 2 is doomed to be yet another remake of Star Fox 64. What's more, the uncomfortably realistic character redesigns have not gone down well with Star Fox's fanbase--but at least the meme game is on point.The news of yet another Star Fox 64 remake has been met with some incredulity among fans, considering Star Fox will be the third remake Nintendo h]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/fans-cant-stop-clowning-on-the-latest-star-fox-reveal/</link><pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2026 15:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/fans-cant-stop-clowning-on-the-latest-star-fox-reveal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[GTA 6 Company Reveals Which  One Of Its Franchises Lost "A Great Deal Of Money"]]></title><description><![CDATA[Take-Two is a powerhouse publisher behind a number of successful franchises like GTA, NBA 2K, Civilization, Borderlands, and BioShock, but not everything that Take-Two touches turns to gold.In an interview with Game File, Take-Two CEO Strauss Zelnick said the company is unlikely to get back into MLB-licensed baseball video games because it's "too small a market" and Take-Two wants to place bets on games that are more likely to make money."We had a tough history with MLB," Zelnick said. "It's no]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/gta-6-company-reveals-which-one-of-its-franchises-lost-a-great-deal-of-money/</link><pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2026 15:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/gta-6-company-reveals-which-one-of-its-franchises-lost-a-great-deal-of-money/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[BioShock 4 Lost Years Chasing "Dead Ends," Says Take-Two CEO]]></title><description><![CDATA[New entries in the BioShock series used to arrive at a fairly consistent rate ever since the first game was released in 2007, but ever since work on BioShock Infinite and its expansions wrapped up, the franchise appears to be in limbo. That's not for a lack of trying, as back in 2019, 2K Games established Cloud Chamber to lead the charge on new BioShock games. Since then, nothing has been seen of the project, while layoffs at Cloud Chamber saw the departure of studio head Kelley Gilmore and form]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/bioshock-4-lost-years-chasing-dead-ends-says-take-two-ceo/</link><pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2026 14:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/bioshock-4-lost-years-chasing-dead-ends-says-take-two-ceo/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Star Fox Is Finally Coming To Switch 2, And Preorders Are Now Live]]></title><description><![CDATA[Star Fox (Physical Edition)$60 | Releases June 25Preorder at Amazon Preorder at Best Buy Preorder at GameStop Star Fox (Digital Edition)$50 | Releases June 25 Preorder at AmazonAfter nearly a decade, Nintendo's Star Fox series is making a big comeback next month on Switch 2. Preorders are now live for Star Fox--a remake of the classic N64 game Star Fox 64--and it'll be available either as a $60 physical edition or a $50 digital version.Star Fox (Physical Edition)$60 | Releases June 25A space co]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/star-fox-is-finally-coming-to-switch-2-and-preorders-are-now-live/</link><pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2026 13:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/star-fox-is-finally-coming-to-switch-2-and-preorders-are-now-live/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Blood Of Dawnwalker Preorders Now Live, Includes A Stylish Steelbook Cover]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Blood of Dawnwalker Day One Edition$70 | Releases September 3Preorder at Amazon Preorder at Best Buy The Blood of Dawnwalker Collector's Edition$200 | Releases September 3 Preorder at Bandai Namco StoreA new game from former Witcher and Cyberpunk 2077 developers, The Blood of Dawnwalker, launches soon for PC and console. Set in a dark fantasy world where vampires are real and plotting against humanity from the shadows, fans of swords and sorcery can pick up a stylish Day One edition of the]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/the-blood-of-dawnwalker-preorders-now-live-includes-a-stylish-steelbook-cover/</link><pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2026 12:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/the-blood-of-dawnwalker-preorders-now-live-includes-a-stylish-steelbook-cover/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lego Batman: Legacy Of The Dark Knight Includes Goofy Michael Caine Tweet Reference]]></title><description><![CDATA[Later this month, Lego Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight is going to mash-up aspects of the iconic hero's comic book, TV, and movie incarnations into a single story. Christopher Nolan's Dark Knight trilogy is also heavily referenced in the game, including a callback to the first film by Michael Caine, the actor who portrayed Alfred Pennyworth.In 2024, Caine shared a Tweet that quoted Alfred's line from Batman Begins: "Why do we fall, sir? So we can learn to pick ourselves up." However, Caine mis]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/lego-batman-legacy-of-the-dark-knight-includes-goofy-michael-caine-tweet-reference/</link><pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2026 01:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/lego-batman-legacy-of-the-dark-knight-includes-goofy-michael-caine-tweet-reference/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pokemon Go: Choose Your Path Timed Research Rewards And Bonuses]]></title><description><![CDATA[Pokemon Go's next week-long event, the Spring Marathon, doesn't kick off until May 12, but there's a new Timed Research quest to complete in the meantime. The Choose Your Path Timed Research is currently available until May 11, and it offers some enticing rewards, including a special bonus that will remain active for the remainder of the week.However, the bonus you'll unlock will depend on which of the "paths" you choose when you begin the research. To help you decide, here's the full list of ta]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/pokemon-go-choose-your-path-timed-research-rewards-and-bonuses/</link><pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2026 01:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/pokemon-go-choose-your-path-timed-research-rewards-and-bonuses/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Stranger Than Heaven Is A Yakuza Prequel With A Star-Studded Cast]]></title><description><![CDATA[Stranger than Heaven has been garnering plenty of interest since its debut at 2024's The Game Awards as Project Century. While other short teaser trailers have been shown since, today we got our first look at the broader game in the Xbox Presents: A Special Look at Stranger than Heaven presentation. We now have a more concrete look at what Stranger than Heaven is, how it plays, what sort of story it tells, and how it potentially leads into the greater Yakuza/Like A Dragon series.That last bit's]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/stranger-than-heaven-is-a-yakuza-prequel-with-a-star-studded-cast/</link><pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2026 01:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/stranger-than-heaven-is-a-yakuza-prequel-with-a-star-studded-cast/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Star Fox For Nintendo Switch 2 Announced]]></title><description><![CDATA[As part of a surprise Direct presentation aired on May 6, Nintendo officially confirmed a Star Fox game for Switch 2. Appropriately enough, it's called &hellip; Star Fox, and if you feel like you've played it before, you're not entirely wrong.The Nintendo Switch 2 Star Fox is based on Star Fox 64, as was the Wii U's Star Fox Zero. The visuals have been completely overhauled, and the classic team of Fox, Slippy, Falco, and Peppy all make a return. The stage layouts are just as you remember from S]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/star-fox-for-nintendo-switch-2-announced/</link><pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2026 00:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/star-fox-for-nintendo-switch-2-announced/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[More And More Games Are Asking A Question Even Philosophers Haven't Been Able To Answer]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sunset Visitor's upcoming game Prove You're Human bears an ominous title. Its debut trailer is just as provocative as its name lets on, and introduces us to Mesa, a seemingly rogue AI who has dreamt of her body and needs irrefutable proof that she is not human. The upcoming title from the developer behind 2024's critically acclaimed sci-fi narrative 1000xResist purports to address a growing anxiety around the notion of human performance and things that try to pass for us.Elsewhere, a late-night]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/more-and-more-games-are-asking-a-question-even-philosophers-havent-been-able-to-answer/</link><pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2026 21:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/more-and-more-games-are-asking-a-question-even-philosophers-havent-been-able-to-answer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Borderlands 4 On Switch 2 Is "Doable," Take-Two Says After Gearbox Said Platform Was "Perfect" For It]]></title><description><![CDATA[Borderlands 4 on Switch 2 has been delayed indefinitely after developer Gearbox announced that it had paused development on the game. But a pause is all it is, claims Take-Two boss Strauss Zelnick. Fans fearing that the Switch 2 edition has been canceled can seemingly breathe a sigh of relief.Zelnick told Game File that the decision to pause development on the Switch 2 came down to Gearbox wanting to first address the issues with Borderlands 4 on PC."We've been addressing those challenges, and w]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/borderlands-4-on-switch-2-is-doable-take-two-says-after-gearbox-said-platform-was-perfect-for-it/</link><pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2026 21:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/borderlands-4-on-switch-2-is-doable-take-two-says-after-gearbox-said-platform-was-perfect-for-it/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fortnite Is Adding These Iconic TV Show Moms]]></title><description><![CDATA[A trio of famous TV show moms are coming to Fortnite, Epic Games has announced.Lois Griffin from Family Guy, Peggy Hill from King of the Hill, and Linda Belcher from Bob's Burgers are all headed to Fortnite on May 8. That's just a couple days before Mother's Day on Sunday, May 10."The Moms deserve a little vacation," Epic Games said. Each mother will have their own Fortnite bundle that includes the skin, along with extras like backbling, a pickaxe, and emote.Continue Reading at GameSpot]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/fortnite-is-adding-these-iconic-tv-show-moms/</link><pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2026 21:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/fortnite-is-adding-these-iconic-tv-show-moms/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[GameStop CEO Trying To Buy eBay Says He Was Banned From eBay But His Page Remains Live With All Listings]]></title><description><![CDATA[GameStop CEO Ryan Cohen is trying to acquire auction site eBay for more than $50 billion, and now the billionaire has listed several GameStop-related items on the platform to help, he says, pay for the buyout.Cohen is known for trolling and shenanigans, and this is just the latest example. Cohen is seemingly poking fun at the people saying he cannot possibly fund the massively leveraged deal proposal."I'm selling stuff on eBay to pay for eBay," Cohen wrote. Later that day, he said his eBay accou]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/gamestop-ceo-trying-to-buy-ebay-says-he-was-banned-from-ebay-but-his-page-remains-live-with-all-listings/</link><pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2026 20:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/gamestop-ceo-trying-to-buy-ebay-says-he-was-banned-from-ebay-but-his-page-remains-live-with-all-listings/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[GameStop CEO Selling GameStop Stuff On Ebay To Fund Buyout Of Ebay]]></title><description><![CDATA[GameStop CEO Ryan Cohen is trying to acquire auction site eBay for more than $50 billion, and now the billionaire has listed several GameStop-related items on the platform to help, he says, pay for the buyout.Cohen is known for trolling and shenanigans, and this is just the latest example. Cohen is seemingly poking fun at the people saying he cannot possibly fund the massively leveraged deal proposal."I'm selling stuff on eBay to pay for eBay," Cohen wrote.Continue Reading at GameSpot]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/gamestop-ceo-selling-gamestop-stuff-on-ebay-to-fund-buyout-of-ebay/</link><pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2026 20:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/gamestop-ceo-selling-gamestop-stuff-on-ebay-to-fund-buyout-of-ebay/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ambitious Hades 2 Mod Combines It With Everything From The First Game]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hades II is already a much bigger game that Supergiant's first entry in the series, but thanks to a new mod, it's set to grow substantially larger. Modder NikkelM has managed to cram the whole of Hades into its sequel in a far more elegant way than you would expect from a free, solo effort.The project, dubbed simply Zagreus Journey, lets you play through all of the content from Hades as its sequel's protagonist, Melinoe. This means revisiting areas such as Styx, Tartarus, Elysium, and more and g]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/ambitious-hades-2-mod-combines-it-with-everything-from-the-first-game/</link><pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2026 20:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/ambitious-hades-2-mod-combines-it-with-everything-from-the-first-game/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Forget The Cow Level, Diablo 4 Players Are Now Searching For Cow God]]></title><description><![CDATA[Diablo 4 players finally unlocked the game's secret cow level earlier this week, but that has only led to an all-new, even more ridiculous quest--the search for cow god.It was just a few days ago that the secret portal to Diablo 4's cow level was revealed, the grand conclusion to a years-long secret-hunting saga within Blizzard's ARPG. Within the secret cow level waited The Cow King, a new boss that upon defeat rewards not only the wackiest item in Diablo history, but also multiple instances of]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/forget-the-cow-level-diablo-4-players-are-now-searching-for-cow-god/</link><pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2026 20:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/forget-the-cow-level-diablo-4-players-are-now-searching-for-cow-god/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How Reality Fracture Will Push The Boundaries Of Magic The Gathering (And Its Printers)]]></title><description><![CDATA[One of Magic the Gathering's biggest releases of 2026, Reality Fracture, will see the franchise's iconic Planeswalker Jace create the Echoverse, a mirrored version of the current MTG universe in which world-defining events have been rewritten. In a press Q&amp;A at this year's MagicCon Vegas, Magic head designer Mark Rosewater said that a "What If" set has been one of the most requested by fans in the franchise's history, and Reality Fracture satisfies that need. However, while the Echoverse cre]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/how-reality-fracture-will-push-the-boundaries-of-magic-the-gathering-and-its-printers/</link><pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2026 19:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/how-reality-fracture-will-push-the-boundaries-of-magic-the-gathering-and-its-printers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mortal Kombat 2 Reviews Are Split Down The Middle, And For Once That's Literal]]></title><description><![CDATA[After a lengthy wait and a last-minute delay, Mortal Kombat 2 is finally bicycle-kicking its way into theaters this week. The sequel to 2021's Mortal Kombat has been promising bigger fights, deeper lore dives, and Karl Urban hamming it up as fan-favorite character Johnny Cage, but what do the early reviews say? Currently, they're more divided than one of Kung Lao's opponents after they've been subjected to his fatality.GameSpot's sister site Metacritic has begun gathering up reviews, and so far,]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/mortal-kombat-2-reviews-are-split-down-the-middle-and-for-once-thats-literal/</link><pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2026 19:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/mortal-kombat-2-reviews-are-split-down-the-middle-and-for-once-thats-literal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mina The Hollower Finally Has A Release Date, At Long Last]]></title><description><![CDATA[Four years ago, Yacht Club Games announced Mina The Hollower, a retro pixel-art adventure game starring a cute little mouse in a hellish world of monsters. Evoking the style of old Game Boy Legend of Zelda games, Mina quickly grew to become one of the most highly anticipated indie titles in gaming. Today, Yacht Club Games finally confirmed what those fans have longed to hear: After multiple delays, Mina The Hollower has a release date of May 29--a mere 23 days away--and a price tag of $20.Yacht]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/mina-the-hollower-finally-has-a-release-date-at-long-last/</link><pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2026 19:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/mina-the-hollower-finally-has-a-release-date-at-long-last/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Diablo In Diablo 4? It Could Still Be A While (Or Possibly Never)]]></title><description><![CDATA[Diablo 4's Lord of Hatred expansion brings a conclusive end to the storyline started in the base game of Blizzard's live-service ARPG, but already players are wondering what comes next. According to those following Diablo 4's lore, it might not be Diablo himself.Spoilers for Diablo 4: Lord of Hatred below.Mephisto's defeat in the expansion brings an end to the Age of Hatred, wrapping up the storyline that started in 2023 with Diablo 4's release. Lilith is gone for the time being, having been def]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/diablo-in-diablo-4-it-could-still-be-a-while-or-possibly-never/</link><pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2026 19:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/diablo-in-diablo-4-it-could-still-be-a-while-or-possibly-never/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Remember 1980s Arcade Shooters? They're Back, In Roguelite Form]]></title><description><![CDATA[There's a reason games from smaller developers have increasingly embraced roguelite mechanics. The repetitive core progression allows lots of gameplay to be wrung out of the same or similar level structures while still giving players the feeling of progression and empowerment. Huntdown: Overtime, now available in early access, is the latest to graft roguelite hooks onto a familiar genre. This time, it's a new take on the classic arcade run-and-gun shooter. And similarly to Absolum, the combinati]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/remember-1980s-arcade-shooters-theyre-back-in-roguelite-form/</link><pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2026 18:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/remember-1980s-arcade-shooters-theyre-back-in-roguelite-form/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mortal Kombat 2: Here Is How Much It's Expected To Make In Theaters This Weekend]]></title><description><![CDATA[The next big video game movie is Mortal Kombat 2, and it comes out on May 8. But how much money is it expected to bring in? The studio behind the movie, Warner Bros. Discovery, is projecting $35 million from North America, but that's likely a conservative estimate.Tracking data unaffiliated with Warner Bros. projects Mortal Kombat 2 will bring in $40 million to $45 million during its opening weekend in North America where it's being shown in 3,400 theaters.Mortal Kombat 2's main competition this]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/mortal-kombat-2-here-is-how-much-its-expected-to-make-in-theaters-this-weekend/</link><pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2026 18:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/mortal-kombat-2-here-is-how-much-its-expected-to-make-in-theaters-this-weekend/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Switch 2 Reportedly Too Good a Deal, Investors Want That Fixed]]></title><description><![CDATA[Amid rising industry costs and a declining stock price, Nintendo may face shareholder pressure to increase the price of the Switch 2 console.A Bloomberg report notes that Nintendo's upcoming financial earnings release--scheduled for May 8--comes at a challenging time. While the company's shares have declined for several months, its first-party game releases, theme park attractions, and The Super Mario Galaxy Movie have all performed well. However, the Switch 2 console is being sold at a loss glo]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/switch-2-reportedly-too-good-a-deal-investors-want-that-fixed/</link><pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2026 18:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/switch-2-reportedly-too-good-a-deal-investors-want-that-fixed/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[It's Another Sad GTA 6 Anniversary Today]]></title><description><![CDATA[GTA 6 is marking another milestone, as today, May 6, marks the one-year anniversary of when the game's second trailer was released in 2025. This was the latest sad milestone for GTA 6 this year, as February 4 represented the fourth anniversary of the game's original unveiling in 2022. It's sad because fans were hoping to have seen or learned more about GTA 6 in the past year, but almost nothing came.Trailer 2 for GTA 6 (re-watch it below) provided the best look yet at Rockstar's hugely anticipat]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/its-another-sad-gta-6-anniversary-today/</link><pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2026 18:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/its-another-sad-gta-6-anniversary-today/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Xbox Boot-Up Sequence Goes Green]]></title><description><![CDATA[Next week, your Xbox Series X|S will be a little different when booting up the Microsoft home console. Xbox CEO Asha Sharma has revealed a new intro sequence for the system on X, with the new green Xbox logo featured front and center. The sound effect also seems slightly altered from the original animation that launched in 2020 with the console.Sharma stated that the new boot-up should arrive May 13 for Xbox Series X|S owners. The green logo replaces the white-on-black animation, and it goes tex]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/new-xbox-boot-up-sequence-goes-green/</link><pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2026 17:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/new-xbox-boot-up-sequence-goes-green/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mortal Kombat Creator On Next Game And Bringing A Street Fighter Character To The Series]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mortal Kombat creator Ed Boon has offered a tease for the future of the game series and revealed that he wants to see a character from Street Fighter come to Mortal Kombat some day.Speaking to Collider, Boon was asked to tease whatever NetherRealm has coming up next, whether that be the rumored Injustice 3, a new Mortal Kombat, or anything else. He said he would "probably get in trouble" if he did so, but he said, "We're definitely pursuing another Mortal Kombat game."Beyond a new entry in the s]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/mortal-kombat-creator-on-next-game-and-bringing-a-street-fighter-character-to-the-series/</link><pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2026 17:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/mortal-kombat-creator-on-next-game-and-bringing-a-street-fighter-character-to-the-series/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[All Active Neverness To Everness Codes May 2026 For Free Beetle Coins And More]]></title><description><![CDATA[NTE: Neverness to Everness officially launched in April 2026 and follows Hotta Studio's previous open-world adventure, Tower of Fantasy. Set in a near-future fictional Japanese city filled with skyscrapers, fast cars, and neon signs lighting up the night sky, you'll fight against anomalies by using your character's Esper powers, neutralizing them before they cause too much havoc.As the latest in a sea of gacha-based free games, there's a lot of value in pulling the best characters, accumulating]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/all-active-neverness-to-everness-codes-may-2026-for-free-beetle-coins-and-more/</link><pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2026 17:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/all-active-neverness-to-everness-codes-may-2026-for-free-beetle-coins-and-more/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ubisoft Parries Latest Assassin's Creed Leak, Calls It "Misinformation"]]></title><description><![CDATA[A screenshot supposedly from Assassin's Creed Invictus made the rounds earlier this week, ultimately leading to Ubisoft actually commenting on the validity of the picture. The official Assassin's Creed account on X replied to the leaker who goes by j0nathan: "Nice try... This might have started as an image from our private test, but it's been heavily altered (most probably with AI). Not great to spread misinformation."Ubisoft added that it will officially reveal more info about Codename Invictus]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/ubisoft-parries-latest-assassins-creed-leak-calls-it-misinformation/</link><pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2026 16:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/ubisoft-parries-latest-assassins-creed-leak-calls-it-misinformation/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[MS Flight Sim Adds Mission Where You Water-Bomb A Fire In Australia To Honor Local Firefighters]]></title><description><![CDATA[Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024's new World Update 21: Australia has arrived, and in addition to adding more cities, airports, and three-dozen new points of interest, the update includes a new mission meant to honor the New South Wales Rural Fire Service (RFS). This is the largest fire service in the world, made up of nearly 70,000 volunteers, and it's a big job in the country where bushfires are an ongoing threat. Devastating fires in the country in 2019/2020 made international news, with milli]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/ms-flight-sim-adds-mission-where-you-water-bomb-a-fire-in-australia-to-honor-local-firefighters/</link><pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2026 14:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/ms-flight-sim-adds-mission-where-you-water-bomb-a-fire-in-australia-to-honor-local-firefighters/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Disney CEO On Why Gaming Could Be The Company's Next Big Growth-Driver]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Walt Disney Company released its latest earnings report today, and included in the announcement was an update on the games business. In particular, Disney said it sees gaming as an area of growth, saying gaming is an area of the business that doesn't deliver "significant revenue" yet but is "strategically important" to the company overall as it looks to the future. CEO Josh D'Amaro said Disney's $1.5 billion investment into Epic Games and Fortnite speaks to Disney's eagerness to do more in g]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/disney-ceo-on-why-gaming-could-be-the-companys-next-big-growth-driver/</link><pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2026 14:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/disney-ceo-on-why-gaming-could-be-the-companys-next-big-growth-driver/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nintendo's Reason for No Discounts: It Ships "Complete" Games, Former President Says]]></title><description><![CDATA[Patience usually pays off when it comes to new games, as a few months after launch, a steep discount isn't uncommon. Nintendo is one of the few exceptions to that rule, as, apart from a rare sale, prices for its first-party titles largely remain the same for years on end. Former Nintendo of America president Reggie Fils-Aim&eacute; recently commented on this strategy, comparing the games to "Kyoto craftsmanship" that are designed to offer a complete and crafted experience from day one."The Ninte]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/nintendos-reason-for-no-discounts-it-ships-complete-games-former-president-says/</link><pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2026 14:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/nintendos-reason-for-no-discounts-it-ships-complete-games-former-president-says/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[This Week's Epic Games Store Freebie Is All About Automation And Cute Characters]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Epic Games Store continues to give away a free game each week, and this week's offering is another nice find at a price that can't be beat. Every Thursday at 8 AM PT / 11 AM ET, Epic offers at least one free PC game (and sometimes even as many as two or three). All you need to do to claim the free games is create a free Epic account and enable two-factor authentication. You have a week to add the freebies to your library before the new one(s) take their place. At this point, Epic has given a]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/this-weeks-epic-games-store-freebie-is-all-about-automation-and-cute-characters/</link><pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2026 13:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/this-weeks-epic-games-store-freebie-is-all-about-automation-and-cute-characters/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Star Wars Galactic Racer Preorders Include Exclusive In-Game Cosmetics]]></title><description><![CDATA[Star Wars Galactic Racer Standard Edition$50 | Releases October 6Preorder at Amazon Preorder at Best Buy Preorder at GameStop Star Wars Galactic Racer Deluxe Edition$80 | Releases October 6Preorder at Amazon Preorder at Best Buy Preorder at GameStopStar Wars is known for its lightsaber duels and intergalactic dogfights, but later this year, the franchise's love for high-speed anti-gravity racing will also be back in the spotlight. Star Wars Galactic Racer reignites a need for speed in a galaxy]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/star-wars-galactic-racer-preorders-include-exclusive-in-game-cosmetics/</link><pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2026 12:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/star-wars-galactic-racer-preorders-include-exclusive-in-game-cosmetics/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Streamers And Voice Actors Refuse To Work With Popular New Gacha Game Over Gen AI Concerns]]></title><description><![CDATA[At first glance, Neverness to Everness has everything that a gacha game fan wants and needs--cute character models, a supernatural open world, and even realistic cars to drive around in. However, just a few days after launch, some players have begun to spot assets suspected to have been created with generative AI. As a result, popular streamers and even a voice actor that worked on the game have started refusing to work with Neverness to Everness and its developer, Hotta Studio.In one video, man]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/streamers-and-voice-actors-refuse-to-work-with-popular-new-gacha-game-over-gen-ai-concerns/</link><pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2026 10:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/streamers-and-voice-actors-refuse-to-work-with-popular-new-gacha-game-over-gen-ai-concerns/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How Much Did GTA 6 Cost To Make? Here's What Take-Two's CEO Had To Say]]></title><description><![CDATA[Grand Theft Auto VI no doubt had a big production budget, but just how much did the game cost to make? Neither developer Rockstar nor parent company Take-Two has disclosed a number, but Take-Two boss Strauss Zelnick has now commented on the matter, saying "it was expensive."He said this in an interview with Business Insider, which also quoted unnamed industry analysts who said GTA 6's budget could be as much as $1.5 billion.Speaking to Bloomberg, Zelnick said his company has the "most amazing cr]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/how-much-did-gta-6-cost-to-make-heres-what-take-twos-ceo-had-to-say/</link><pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2026 23:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/how-much-did-gta-6-cost-to-make-heres-what-take-twos-ceo-had-to-say/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[MindsEye Dev Reportedly Laid Off 170 Of 250 Employees]]></title><description><![CDATA[Build A Rocket Boy, the developer of MindsEye, has reportedly let go a large number of employees its latest round of layoffs. Although the exact number is currently unknown, it's "roughly 170 members," according to Kotaku.Many of the now- or soon-to-be former employees have shared the news on LinkedIn and Discord. If the 170 estimate proves to be accurate, that would leave Build A Rocket Boy with approximately 80 staff members left out of the 250 that were in place prior to the layoffs.Former Ro]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/mindseye-dev-reportedly-laid-off-170-of-250-employees/</link><pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2026 22:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/mindseye-dev-reportedly-laid-off-170-of-250-employees/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Copilot Is Kaput On Xbox Consoles]]></title><description><![CDATA[Like many modern tech companies, Microsoft is gambling a lot on consumers embracing an AI-powered future. Recent moves have seen Microsoft's AI, dubbed Copilot, integrated into numerous products like Windows 11--to not entirely enthusiastic reception. With AI fatigue among consumers seeming to set in and Xbox's gaming division making some large-scale changes, an executive decision has been made: Copilot for consoles and mobile is officially dead.Microsoft's recently promoted Xbox division CEO As]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/copilot-is-kaput-on-xbox-consoles/</link><pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2026 21:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/copilot-is-kaput-on-xbox-consoles/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sniper Elite Studio Has No Plans To Use Generative AI In Games, But The Conversation "Should Be More Nuanced," Says CEO]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rebellion, the team behind Sniper Elite and last year's hidden gem, Atomfall, has no expectations "to ever use gen AI on the screen," according to CEO Jason Kingsley in a conversation with GameSpot. "This isn't what we think we should be doing." Still, the CEO added that he feels having an online conversation on the topic has become "very difficult.""The online discourse, I think, should be more nuanced. I think we should be able to have a better, more meaningful conversation, and discuss ideas.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/sniper-elite-studio-has-no-plans-to-use-generative-ai-in-games-but-the-conversation-should-be-more-nuanced-says-ceo/</link><pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2026 21:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/sniper-elite-studio-has-no-plans-to-use-generative-ai-in-games-but-the-conversation-should-be-more-nuanced-says-ceo/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How The Team Behind Sniper Elite Uses A Few "Stupid" Tricks To Stand Out On Steam]]></title><description><![CDATA[When you're a self-funded, self-publishing studio like Rebellion, the team behind the Sniper Elite series and last year's breakout new IP, Atomfall, you have to find a few ways to stand out from the pack. Steam has ballooned in size in recent years. In 2012, Steam would see about 30 new games per month, or an average of one per day. In March of this year, 2,472 new games hit Steam, or an average of more than 80 new games every day. Between tiny indie teams of as few as one person and mega AAA st]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/how-the-team-behind-sniper-elite-uses-a-few-stupid-tricks-to-stand-out-on-steam/</link><pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2026 21:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/how-the-team-behind-sniper-elite-uses-a-few-stupid-tricks-to-stand-out-on-steam/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Official Kingdom Come Perfume Is Now Available For Purchase]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ever wished you could smell like your favorite medieval RPG? Well, that oddly specific dream is now a reality, at least for fans of the Kingdom Come franchise. Developer Warhorse Studios has partnered with Kintsugi Perfumes to create the Kintsugi Perfumes Kingdom Come Eau de Parfum, which is available for &euro;156 (~$182 USD) via the Warhorse Studios webstore. The perfume comes in a 1.7-ounce bottle, but scent fans on a budget can opt for the cheaper Kintsugi Perfumes Kingdom Come Eau de Parfum]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/the-official-kingdom-come-perfume-is-now-available-for-purchase/</link><pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2026 21:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/the-official-kingdom-come-perfume-is-now-available-for-purchase/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Battlefield Movie - Everything We Know, Including Who Could Star And Direct]]></title><description><![CDATA[Following the announcement of a Call of Duty movie at Paramount, it's now been reported that a Battlefield movie is in the works and that a bidding war is underway for it. It's still early days, but there are several key things to know about the Battlefield movie, including some big names who are said to be attached, the 6+ studios reportedly in the mix to buy it, and more.Table of Contents [hide]The reported bidding warThe reported bidding warIn April 2026, The Hollywood Reporter revealed that]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/battlefield-movie-everything-we-know-including-who-could-star-and-direct/</link><pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2026 20:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/battlefield-movie-everything-we-know-including-who-could-star-and-direct/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Next Assassin's Creed Sure Isn't What We Expected]]></title><description><![CDATA[During the last two decades, the Assassin's Creed franchise has included video games, a feature film, and an upcoming TV series. Now, Ubisoft is taking Assassin's Creed on the road with a live show called Heredis.On social media, Ubisoft announced that Heredis is an original Assassin's Creed story that won't require viewers to have any familiarity with the games. The show is being put on by The 7 Fingers theater group, and the performance will incorporate acrobatics and parkour. According to the]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/the-next-assassins-creed-sure-isnt-what-we-expected/</link><pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2026 20:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/the-next-assassins-creed-sure-isnt-what-we-expected/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Xbox CEO Taps More AI Veterans To Help Lead Xbox]]></title><description><![CDATA[Xbox CEO Asha Sharma is installing a new group of leaders around her, and most of them, like Sharma, come from an AI background. In a memo to staff announcing the changes, Sharma said the Xbox teams needs to "evolve how we work and how we are organized."CNBC, which saw the memo, said Sharma added, "Right now, it is too hard to ship impact quickly. We spend too much time inward instead of with the community, and we lack the depth we need in some of the fundamentals."To that end, Sharma announced]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/new-xbox-ceo-taps-more-ai-veterans-to-help-lead-xbox/</link><pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2026 18:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/new-xbox-ceo-taps-more-ai-veterans-to-help-lead-xbox/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Halo 2 And Halo 3 Remakes Are Coming, Report Says]]></title><description><![CDATA[In addition to the upcoming Halo: Combat Evolved remake called Campaign Evolved, Microsoft is "definitely" working on remakes of Halo 2 and Halo 3 and they are in "active development," according to a reputable leaker.Rebs Gaming reported this recently, adding that these games are moving ahead "regardless of how well Campaign Evolved does." The reported remakes of Halo 2 and Halo 3 are in "early development," the report said, as relayed by Eurogamer.These games, if real, would join a third unanno]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/halo-2-and-halo-3-remakes-are-coming-report-says/</link><pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2026 18:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/halo-2-and-halo-3-remakes-are-coming-report-says/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Top 10 Best-Selling Star Wars Games In The US Revealed]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Star Wars holiday May the 4th was this week, and to mark the occasion, Circana analyst Mat Piscatella shared a list of the top 10 best-selling Star Wars games in the United States, dating back to 1995.The best-selling Star Wars game of all time in the US--ranked by dollar sales and excluding DLC revenue--was the 2015 Star Wars: Battlefront reboot from EA and Battlefield developer DICE. Its 2017 sequel ranked No. 3 all time. Respawn's Star Wars Jedi series ranked highly as well, with Fallen O]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/top-10-best-selling-star-wars-games-in-the-us-revealed/</link><pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2026 18:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/top-10-best-selling-star-wars-games-in-the-us-revealed/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Diablo 4's Cow Level Found At Last, And It Rewards The Most Ludicrous Item In Diablo History]]></title><description><![CDATA[After years of searching, the hunt for Diablo 4's secret cow level is at its end, and the reward is what is without a doubt the most ridiculous item in Diablo history.Despite developer Blizzard insisting it didn't exist (itself a cow level tradition), the hunt for Diablo 4's cow level began as soon as the game first launched in 2023. In the past three years, players have been acquiring mysterious items thought to be associated with the cow level, with steps that required killing 666 cows, hidden]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/diablo-4s-cow-level-found-at-last-and-it-rewards-the-most-ludicrous-item-in-diablo-history/</link><pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2026 18:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/diablo-4s-cow-level-found-at-last-and-it-rewards-the-most-ludicrous-item-in-diablo-history/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[All The Best Star Wars Gaming Deals Available This Week]]></title><description><![CDATA[Star Wars Day has come and gone, but many of its best deals are still lingering around like they're Obi-Wan's force ghost--and that's especially true for Star Wars video games. Several titles across PS5, Switch, Xbox, and PC continue to be discounted beyond May The Fourth. So if you happened to miss out on the festivities yesterday, you can still cash in on some price cuts throughout the rest of the week. From Star Wars Outlaws to Knights of the Old Republic, here are the best Star Wars gaming d]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/all-the-best-star-wars-gaming-deals-available-this-week/</link><pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2026 17:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/all-the-best-star-wars-gaming-deals-available-this-week/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hitman Dev Talks GTA 6 Delay, First Light For Switch 2, And What's Up With Its Fantasy Game]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hitman developer IO Interactive has discussed a number of hot-button issues, including the impact of GTA 6's delay, the status of the game's delayed Switch 2 version, and what's going on with its mysterious fantasy game.IO Interactive CEO Hakan Abrak covered these topics in an interview with The Game Business. Regarding the impact of GTA 6's delay from May 2026 to November 2026, Abrak said he would be lying if he said he didn't care about GTA 6 shifting further away from 007 First Light's releas]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/hitman-dev-talks-gta-6-delay-first-light-for-switch-2-and-whats-up-with-its-fantasy-game/</link><pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2026 16:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/hitman-dev-talks-gta-6-delay-first-light-for-switch-2-and-whats-up-with-its-fantasy-game/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Sims 4 Is Getting A Massive (And Desperately Needed) Overhaul]]></title><description><![CDATA[EA has just announced a new free base game update for The Sims 4 that massively overhauls the way infants and toddlers work in-game and introduces a new type of clothing item: the Base Layer, which can be layered under other types of clothing items like tops and pants. The update also includes a multitude of new bug fixes and quality-of-life updates based on player feedback from the EA Forums and other social channels--including a fix for the issue causing photographs of Sims to display an all-b]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/the-sims-4-is-getting-a-massive-and-desperately-needed-overhaul/</link><pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2026 16:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/the-sims-4-is-getting-a-massive-and-desperately-needed-overhaul/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[EA Unveils New Clothing Item Category And Reworked Toddlers In Huge Sims 4 Base Game Update]]></title><description><![CDATA[EA has just announced a new free base game update for The Sims 4 that massively overhauls the way infants and toddlers work in-game and introduces a new type of clothing item: the Base Layer, which can be layered under other types of clothing items like tops and pants. The update also includes a multitude of new bug fixes and quality-of-life updates based on player feedback from the EA Forums and other social channels--including a fix for the issue causing photographs of Sims to display an all-b]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/ea-unveils-new-clothing-item-category-and-reworked-toddlers-in-huge-sims-4-base-game-update/</link><pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2026 16:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/ea-unveils-new-clothing-item-category-and-reworked-toddlers-in-huge-sims-4-base-game-update/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[FBC: Firebreak Is Not Shutting Down, Remedy Says]]></title><description><![CDATA[Alan Wake and Control developer Remedy has vowed to keep FBC: Firebreak online, despite the company planning to release no further updates to the game.As part of Remedy's latest earnings briefing, the company said, "FBC: Firebreak will remain live and playable." The studio said the infrastructure costs related to this will not be "significant."On Steam, FBC has seven people in the game right now. The game is also available on console through Xbox Game Pass and PlayStation Plus, in addition to be]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/fbc-firebreak-is-not-shutting-down-remedy-says/</link><pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2026 15:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/fbc-firebreak-is-not-shutting-down-remedy-says/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Save 20% On BaubleBar's Star Wars Collection This Week]]></title><description><![CDATA[May 4 may have come and gone, but Star Wars celebrations are just getting started. With The Mandalorian &amp; Grogu coming out in theaters May 22, fans have plenty to look forward to--and there's no shortage of limited edition collections and sales to check out while you wait. BaubleBar's 20% off Big Summer Kickoff sale is one of them, and it includes the full Star Wars line, featuring earrings, necklaces, rings, bracelets, pins, bag and phone charms, and storage pouches. If you've been meaning]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/save-20-on-baublebars-star-wars-collection-this-week/</link><pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2026 15:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/save-20-on-baublebars-star-wars-collection-this-week/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lego Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight May Be The Arkham Successor We've Been Waiting For]]></title><description><![CDATA[It's been kind of a long time since we had a proper new Batman action game&ndash;more than a decade, in fact, since 2015's Arkham Knight was the most recent one. But that's going to change on May 22, when Lego Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight hits digital storefronts. I had the chance recently to get about two hours of hands-on time with the newest Lego Batman epic, and it feels as much like a new Arkham game as it does a new Lego Batman game.It didn't take long for the parallels to become obvi]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/lego-batman-legacy-of-the-dark-knight-may-be-the-arkham-successor-weve-been-waiting-for/</link><pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2026 15:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/lego-batman-legacy-of-the-dark-knight-may-be-the-arkham-successor-weve-been-waiting-for/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How Lego Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight Combines Every Batman Story]]></title><description><![CDATA[We've had a lot of Batman stories over the past century or so, whether it be in comic books, theatrical serials, TV shows, movies, video games, or any other method people use to tell stories. It doesn't matter the form--Batman has been all over it. So when Jonathan Smith, head of production at TT Games, said that Lego Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight will feature the "definitive Batman story," my ears definitely perked up a little bit.Smith made that comment at the start of a press event in Los]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/how-lego-batman-legacy-of-the-dark-knight-combines-every-batman-story/</link><pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2026 15:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/how-lego-batman-legacy-of-the-dark-knight-combines-every-batman-story/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Horizon Hunters Gathering's Next Test Starts Soon, Here's How To Sign Up]]></title><description><![CDATA[The next playtest for the upcoming Horizon multiplayer game Horizon Hunters Gathering is coming up pretty soon, and the test is technically open to anyone, though you have to get lucky to actually get in.The second closed playtest runs May 22-25, and just like the first test in February, this will be playable on PS5 and PC via Steam. You can sign up for the test on the PlayStation Beta Program website and then cross your fingers and hope you get chosen.The second test features more content than]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/horizon-hunters-gatherings-next-test-starts-soon-heres-how-to-sign-up/</link><pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2026 14:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/horizon-hunters-gatherings-next-test-starts-soon-heres-how-to-sign-up/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Next Call Of Duty Won't Be On PS4, Says Activision]]></title><description><![CDATA[Over the last few days, rumors have circulated about the next Call of Duty game being play tested and ultimately set to release on the PlayStation 4, but Activision has now denied the claim. Call of Duty looks to be leaving the last-gen platforms in the dust."Not sure where this one started, but it&rsquo;s not true," Call of Duty posted on May 4. "The next Call of Duty is not being developed for PS4."Not sure where this one started, but it&rsquo;s not true. The next Call of Duty is not being dev]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/the-next-call-of-duty-wont-be-on-ps4-says-activision/</link><pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2026 23:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/the-next-call-of-duty-wont-be-on-ps4-says-activision/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why GTA 6 Is Not Coming To PC At Launch, And It's Not Due To A PlayStation Deal]]></title><description><![CDATA[Grand Theft Auto VI is coming this November to PS5 and Xbox Series X|S, and while history suggests it will eventually come to PC, it won't be there alongside the console editions at launch. Why is that?Take-Two boss Strauss Zelnick told Bloomberg that Rockstar Games is known to launch GTA games first on console before PC, and that is because, "I think with regard to a release like that you're judged by serving the core [audience].""Like really serving the core consumer. If your core consumer isn]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/why-gta-6-is-not-coming-to-pc-at-launch-and-its-not-due-to-a-playstation-deal/</link><pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2026 22:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/why-gta-6-is-not-coming-to-pc-at-launch-and-its-not-due-to-a-playstation-deal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Subnautica 2 Coming To Game Pass At Launch]]></title><description><![CDATA[Subnautica 2 is coming to Xbox Game Pass on day one, developer Unknown Worlds has announced. It'll release on May 14 for Xbox Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass members on Xbox Series X|S, PC, and Rog Xbox Ally.As on Steam, Subnautica 2 will release in early access--known as Game Preview on Xbox. For more, check out the exact Subnautica 2 launch times for Xbox and PC.Subnautica 2 is coming to market with a lot of hype behind it, as it's the No. 1 most-wishlisted game on Steam. The 2018 original]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/subnautica-2-coming-to-game-pass-at-launch/</link><pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2026 21:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/subnautica-2-coming-to-game-pass-at-launch/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Witcher Dev's Latest Nomination Is For Its HQ In Warsaw]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Witcher developer CD Projekt Red has received yet another nomination, but this one isn't for a game. The Polish game studio's physical office in Warsaw was nominated for the 12th edition of the Architectural Award of the Mayor of Warsaw."We're very proud to be included in this city-wide competition recognizing the best-designed spaces and buildings in Poland's capital," the studio said.The company's HQ in Warsaw is where the team leading the development on The Witcher 4 is based. Fans can su]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/witcher-devs-latest-nomination-is-for-its-hq-in-warsaw/</link><pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2026 21:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/witcher-devs-latest-nomination-is-for-its-hq-in-warsaw/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Blizzard Sure Is Dragging Out Diablo 4's Secret Cow Level Reveal]]></title><description><![CDATA[Diablo 4's new Lord of Hatred expansion added some tantalizing developments in the hunt for the game's fabled secret cow level, but so far, the level itself still remains illusive.Players have been on the hunt for Diablo 4's cow level, a Diablo franchise tradition, since the game first launched in 2023. Both Diablo 2 and Diablo 3 sported their own versions of the joke level (which was actually kind of lucrative), leading fans to assume Diablo 4 had one too, despite Blizzard insisting it didn't.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/blizzard-sure-is-dragging-out-diablo-4s-secret-cow-level-reveal/</link><pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2026 20:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/blizzard-sure-is-dragging-out-diablo-4s-secret-cow-level-reveal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[These Days, Call Of Duty Patch Notes Are Longer Than The Entire US Constitution]]></title><description><![CDATA[Year over year, Call of Duty continues to snowball into a bigger live-service gaming package, but if you're someone who's trying to keep up with the patch notes each update, the degree to which they have grown is astounding. Last week's Season 3 Reloaded update for Black Ops 7 and Warzone is no exception, as the patch notes surpassed the length of some of the world's most historic documents.Call of Duty patch notes happen frequently throughout each game's yearly life cycle. Sometimes the develop]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/these-days-call-of-duty-patch-notes-are-longer-than-the-entire-us-constitution/</link><pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2026 20:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/these-days-call-of-duty-patch-notes-are-longer-than-the-entire-us-constitution/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Uproar Over Grace's DLSS 5 Makeover Proves Original Design Was Right, Says Resident Evil Requiem Producer]]></title><description><![CDATA[When it announced its AI-powered DLSS 5 raytracing tech earlier this year, Nvidia inadvertently made headlines when users criticized how much the tech apparently changed the faces of game characters, including Grace Ashcroft of Resident Evil Requiem. According to Requiem producer Masato Kumzawa, the uproar about how DLSS 5 might unilaterally change characters' faces contrary to the intent of the developers who created them shows how well Capcom got Grace's design right from the start."The fact a]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/uproar-over-graces-dlss-5-makeover-proves-original-design-was-right-says-resident-evil-requiem-producer/</link><pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2026 20:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/uproar-over-graces-dlss-5-makeover-proves-original-design-was-right-says-resident-evil-requiem-producer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Steam Controller Quickly Goes Out Of Stock After Payment Processing Issues Plague Release]]></title><description><![CDATA[Orders for the Steam Controller finally became available on Steam earlier today, but it became extremely difficult to snag one before it went out of stock due to payment processing errors.The Steam page for Valve's latest hardware launch opened up ordering around 1 PM ET. While some were able to pick up a Steam Controller as soon as this happened, others were served the following message after inputting their shipping and payment information: "There seems to have been an error initializing or up]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/steam-controller-quickly-goes-out-of-stock-after-payment-processing-issues-plague-release/</link><pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2026 20:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/steam-controller-quickly-goes-out-of-stock-after-payment-processing-issues-plague-release/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Magic The Gathering Spin-Off Mood Swings Is A Much Deeper Game Than You Think]]></title><description><![CDATA[&ldquo;This has never happened before, so it&rsquo;s very exciting,&rdquo; says Magic the Gathering head designer Mark Rosewater as we start a new round of his upcoming trading card game, Mood Swings. Despite the trading card game being designed to be easy to pick up--as well as Rosewater having played thousands matches over its nearly 30 years of development--he is about to pull off a very specific sequence of moves for the first time.On its face, Mood Swings delivers on its promise of being in]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/magic-the-gathering-spin-off-mood-swings-is-a-much-deeper-game-than-you-think/</link><pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2026 20:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/magic-the-gathering-spin-off-mood-swings-is-a-much-deeper-game-than-you-think/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Blizzard No Longer Forces Warcraft 3 Fans To Launch A Worse Version]]></title><description><![CDATA[Warcraft 3: Legacy is now available on Battle.net as its own client, meaning fans of Blizzard's old-school RTS no longer need to install or launch Warcraft 3: Reforged to access the classic.When Blizzard launched Warcraft 3: Reforged (to disastrous results) back in 2020, it essentially replaced the original version of the game on Blizzard's platform. Though players could still technically play with original Warcraft 3 visuals within Reforged, the "remaster" was objectively worse in many ways. It]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/blizzard-no-longer-forces-warcraft-3-fans-to-launch-a-worse-version/</link><pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2026 19:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/blizzard-no-longer-forces-warcraft-3-fans-to-launch-a-worse-version/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Real-Life Soldier Chris Cassidy Is Coming To Call Of Duty In A Charity Bundle]]></title><description><![CDATA[May is Military Appreciation Month, and as Activision does each year, it's honoring soldiers with in-game content for Call of Duty to support the Call of Duty Endowment.This year's Call of Duty Endowment DLC is called the Navigator: Tracer Pack, and it's inspired by the real retired service member Captain Chris Cassidy. Cassidy, who was also involved in creating the DLC, is a former US Navy SEAL and NASA astronaut. 100% of the net proceeds from the DLC bundle in Black Ops 7 and Warzone will go t]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/real-life-soldier-chris-cassidy-is-coming-to-call-of-duty-in-a-charity-bundle/</link><pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2026 19:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/real-life-soldier-chris-cassidy-is-coming-to-call-of-duty-in-a-charity-bundle/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Borderlands Studio Head Responds After Fans Rip Him For "AI Slop" Selfie]]></title><description><![CDATA[Randy Pitchford, the co-founder and main boss at Borderlands developer Gearbox, has commented on a recent AI-created photo that he posted on social media and clarified his studio's stance on using AI for game development.Pitchford said he recently asked ChatGPT to generate a selfie of an AI that indicates "how they feel based on how I interact with it," and it came back with the image you can see below. Pitchford was mocked for this so-called "AI slop," with one person saying a real photo of him]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/borderlands-studio-head-responds-after-fans-rip-him-for-ai-slop-selfie/</link><pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2026 18:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/borderlands-studio-head-responds-after-fans-rip-him-for-ai-slop-selfie/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[These Are All The Best Star Wars Merch Deals You're Looking For]]></title><description><![CDATA[While May 4 may not be an official holiday on your calendar, it's a happy day for Star Wars fans. It's a great time to rewatch the movies and shows, but there's also a horde of fun new merch debuted on this day every year. And who needs an excuse to buy Star Wars merch, really? There are tons of exclusive deals at retailers like Amazon, Walmart, Target, and beyond, plus some cool merch to check out at the official Disney Store. We've combed through the listings and highlighted some the best Star]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/these-are-all-the-best-star-wars-merch-deals-youre-looking-for/</link><pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2026 17:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/these-are-all-the-best-star-wars-merch-deals-youre-looking-for/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Secretlab's New Star Wars Gaming Chair Is The Closest You'll Get To Wearing Mandalorian Armor]]></title><description><![CDATA[With Star Wars making its return to the big screen this month in The Mandalorian and Grogu, Secretlab has unveiled a new gaming chair based on the upcoming film. Just like its other special edition chairs, the new Secretlab Titan Evo features a design inspired by the movie's armor-clad main character, and it's now available to preorder.Secretlab Titan Evo: The Mandalorian and Grogu Gaming ChairGallerySee at Secretlab The new Titan Evo chairs come equipped with their own take on the fabled Beskar]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/secretlabs-new-star-wars-gaming-chair-is-the-closest-youll-get-to-wearing-mandalorian-armor/</link><pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2026 17:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/secretlabs-new-star-wars-gaming-chair-is-the-closest-youll-get-to-wearing-mandalorian-armor/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Magic: The Gathering Artist Apologizes For Plagiarizing One Ring Artwork]]></title><description><![CDATA[Dan Frazier, one of the original artists for Magic: The Gathering, has been wrapped up in a plagiarism scandal this month over a recently released image of the One Ring from The Hobbit set. Fans on Reddit quickly noticed that Frazier's image greatly resembled a previous One Ring illustration by Marta Nael from the Tales of Middle-earth set. Now, Frazier and Magic: The Gathering's parent company, Wizards of the Coast, have acknowledged that Nael's art was used without her permission or credit for]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/magic-the-gathering-artist-apologizes-for-plagiarizing-one-ring-artwork/</link><pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2026 16:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/magic-the-gathering-artist-apologizes-for-plagiarizing-one-ring-artwork/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kingdom Come Actor Reveals Which Lord Of The Rings Character He Would Play In A Game]]></title><description><![CDATA[With rumors swirling that Kingdom Come developer Warhorse is developing a new The Lord of the Rings RPG, actor Tom McKay--who plays main character Henry in the Kingdom Come series--has commented on which The Lord of the Rings character he would like to play in a hypothetical game.He told Radio Times that The Lord of the Rings is filled with "incredibly rich, complex characters," but if he had to choose one, it would be a character with Aragorn vibes. He also said, should he be cast in a Lord of]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/kingdom-come-actor-reveals-which-lord-of-the-rings-character-he-would-play-in-a-game/</link><pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2026 16:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/kingdom-come-actor-reveals-which-lord-of-the-rings-character-he-would-play-in-a-game/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[GTA 6 Should Be $80 And Other Companies Should Raise Prices, Too, Bank Of America Says]]></title><description><![CDATA[One of the biggest banks in the world, Bank of America, said in a new investor note that it believes Take-Two should price GTA 6 at $80 to help drive prices higher across the industry. This is happening against a backdrop where games are getting more and more expensive to make.The bank attended the recent iicon event in Las Vegas, where Take-Two boss Strauss Zelnick discussed GTA 6's pricing at a high level, and said in its note that GTA 6 should be the game that kicks off a new trend of $80 gam]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/gta-6-should-be-80-and-other-companies-should-raise-prices-too-bank-of-america-says/</link><pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2026 15:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/gta-6-should-be-80-and-other-companies-should-raise-prices-too-bank-of-america-says/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Much-Loved Disney World Ride Reopens And Promptly Shuts Down After Mishap, Then Reopens]]></title><description><![CDATA[One of Walt Disney World's most popular attractions, Big Thunder Mountain Railroad, reopened on May 3 after about 1.5 years of downtime for refurbishments and upgrades. The reopening did not go entirely to plan, as cast members had to use a fire extinguisher on the Magic Kingdom ride to deal with an issue, prompting an evacuation of guests and the ride to close temporarily as the issue was addressed.A parkgoer posted a photo on social media showing a cast member using a fire extinguisher on the]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/much-loved-disney-world-ride-reopens-and-promptly-shuts-down-after-mishap-then-reopens/</link><pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2026 15:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/much-loved-disney-world-ride-reopens-and-promptly-shuts-down-after-mishap-then-reopens/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Last Flag Ending New Content Updates Amid Low Player Numbers]]></title><description><![CDATA[Last Flag, the third-person shooter from Imagine Dragons singer Dan Reynolds and developer Night Street Games, has not reached enough players to support the development of new content beyond what was planned already. The game isn't shutting down, however."We don't want to kill our game--we want to give it to the community who helped us get here," the developers said in a Steam post. "Although our player count is not currently where we need it to be to support additional development beyond our up]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/last-flag-ending-new-content-updates-amid-low-player-numbers/</link><pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2026 15:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/last-flag-ending-new-content-updates-amid-low-player-numbers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[GameStop Announces Shocking Buyout Offer For eBay To Create "Legit Competitor To Amazon"]]></title><description><![CDATA[The latest chapter in video game retailer GameStop's tumultuous story is unfolding, as the company has announced plans to make a deal to buy eBay for $55.5 billion.GameStop said in a news release that it submitted a "non-binding proposal" to buy 100% of eBay at $125 per share in cash and stock, at 50% each. This would be about a 20% premium over where eBay's stock was trading on Friday and a 46% premium to eBay's closing price on February 4 this year. That was the day that GameStop started buyin]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/gamestop-announces-shocking-buyout-offer-for-ebay-to-create-legit-competitor-to-amazon/</link><pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2026 02:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/gamestop-announces-shocking-buyout-offer-for-ebay-to-create-legit-competitor-to-amazon/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[GameStop Announces Shocking Buyout Offer For eBay, Priced At $55.5 Billion]]></title><description><![CDATA[The latest chapter in video game retailer GameStop's tumultuous story is unfolding, as the company has announced plans to make a deal to buy eBay for $55.5 billion.GameStop said in a news release that it submitted a "non-binding proposal" to buy 100% of eBay at $125 per share in cash and stock, at 50% each. This would be about a 20% premium over where eBay's stock was trading on Friday and a 46% premium to eBay's closing price on February 4 this year. That was the day that GameStop started buyin]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/gamestop-announces-shocking-buyout-offer-for-ebay-priced-at-555-billion/</link><pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2026 02:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/gamestop-announces-shocking-buyout-offer-for-ebay-priced-at-555-billion/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[GameStop CEO Announces Shocking Buyout Offer For eBay, Priced At $56 Billion]]></title><description><![CDATA[The latest chapter in video game retailer GameStop's tumultuous story is unfolding, as the company has announced plans to buy eBay for $56 billion.CEO Ryan Cohen told The Wall Street Journal that he plans to offer $125 per share in cash and stock to buy eBay, and that's about a 20% premium over where eBay's shares closed on Friday. "There is nobody who is more qualified, based on my experience, to run the eBay business," he said."eBay should be worth--and will be worth--a lot more money. I'm thi]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/gamestop-ceo-announces-shocking-buyout-offer-for-ebay-priced-at-56-billion/</link><pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2026 01:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/gamestop-ceo-announces-shocking-buyout-offer-for-ebay-priced-at-56-billion/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Two Crossovers In One Character? Fatal Fury’s Next DLC Explained]]></title><description><![CDATA[Last month, SNK revealed that Kenshiro, star of Fist of the North Star, would be the final Season 2 DLC character for Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves in June. However, that left May unspoken for, and fans were wondering who would fill the void.Today, during a special presentation at Evo Japan, SNK unveiled the next DLC character would be another crossover character, but this time from a franchise in SNK's portfolio: Mr. Karate, the mask-wearing martial artist from Art of Fighting, is next up--but]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/two-crossovers-in-one-character-fatal-furys-next-dlc-explained/</link><pubDate>Sat, 02 May 2026 07:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/two-crossovers-in-one-character-fatal-furys-next-dlc-explained/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The New Resident Evil Movie Takes A Page From The Series' Least-Liked Game]]></title><description><![CDATA[Resident Evil 6 didn't go over very well with players when it was released in 2012, but director Zach Cregger and production designer Tom Hammock apparently saw something in the game worth revisiting while creating the upcoming Resident Evil reboot film.During a set visit attended by GamesRadar, Hammock noted that creatures from Resident Evil 6 will appear in the film. He also added that the team pulled some inspiration from Resident Evil 4 as well."You'll see a lot of Resident Evil 4, Resident]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/the-new-resident-evil-movie-takes-a-page-from-the-series-least-liked-game/</link><pubDate>Sat, 02 May 2026 03:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/the-new-resident-evil-movie-takes-a-page-from-the-series-least-liked-game/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lego And Sega Are Bringing You A Buildable, Tiny Sega Genesis]]></title><description><![CDATA[Adult Lego fans have no shortage of ways to indulge in nostalgia in recent years. Besides making plenty of game-themed sets based on Super Mario, Sonic the Hedgehog, and Minecraft, Lego has also seen fit to give nostalgic Gen-Xers and Millenials (and retro-interested young folks) ways to rebuild the nostalgic gaming consoles of their past (minus the game-playing capability) with NES, Game Boy, and even Atari 2600 kits. Today, Lego and Sega unveiled the newest set to join the library of brick-bas]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/lego-and-sega-are-bringing-you-a-buildable-tiny-sega-genesis/</link><pubDate>Sat, 02 May 2026 01:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/lego-and-sega-are-bringing-you-a-buildable-tiny-sega-genesis/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ultimate Grogu Is The Closest You Can Get To Owning The Real Thing]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ultimate Grogu$600 | Releases April 1, 2027Preorder at Amazon Preorder at GameStop Preorder at HasbroIn November 2019, arguably the world's most iconic new duo made their debut by way of the Disney+ show The Mandalorian: Din Djarin, played by the inimitable Pedro Pascal, and Grogu, who was nicknamed "Baby Yoda" before his real name was revealed in season two. The world lost its collective marbles over Grogu, filling Etsy with fan-made merch within days of the show's premiere and making it obvio]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/ultimate-grogu-is-the-closest-you-can-get-to-owning-the-real-thing/</link><pubDate>Sat, 02 May 2026 01:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/ultimate-grogu-is-the-closest-you-can-get-to-owning-the-real-thing/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[We Finally Know What Magic The Gathering's Reality Fracture Set Is About (And It Rules)]]></title><description><![CDATA[Even before I began playing Magic The Gathering, I had heard of Jace Beleren. Though the mono-blue spellslinger hasn't taken center stage in any of the game's ongoing stories for a few years, his reputation and past actions loom over nearly every expansion and solidify him as one the game's most famous figures. Now, Jace is readying up to return in a big way, as Magic the Gathering's next in-universe set, Reality Fracture, sees him, quite literally, reshape the universe we know and love.Leading]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/we-finally-know-what-magic-the-gatherings-reality-fracture-set-is-about-and-it-rules/</link><pubDate>Sat, 02 May 2026 00:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/we-finally-know-what-magic-the-gatherings-reality-fracture-set-is-about-and-it-rules/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Loungefly's New Star Wars Bags Feature Grogu, Leia, Darth Maul, And More]]></title><description><![CDATA[May 4 is just around the corner, which is as good an excuse as any to celebrate being a Star Wars fan by buying all the new things (unless you're saving your pennies for that Jedi Master badge for Celebration, that is). If fandom-themed bags are your jam, you might be interested in Loungefly's newest additions to its Star Wars collection, which include five new backpacks, two new crossbody bags, and a cute new selection of charms to add to your daily carries. They're all available now, and we've]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/loungeflys-new-star-wars-bags-feature-grogu-leia-darth-maul-and-more/</link><pubDate>Sat, 02 May 2026 00:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/loungeflys-new-star-wars-bags-feature-grogu-leia-darth-maul-and-more/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[With The Hobbit, Magic: The Gathering Hopes Lightning Can Strike Middle-Earth Twice]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Lord of the Rings will always hold a place of honor in Magic: The Gathering. At a time when Universes Beyond crossover cards were confined to limited Secret Lair drops like The Walking Dead, or preconstructed Commander decks like Warhammer 40K, The Lord of the Rings introduced the first-ever tentpole Universed Beyond expansion with Tales of Middle-Earth in 2023.Now, Tolkien's high fantasy world is returning to Wizards of The Coast's tenured trading card game in August with The Hobbit, the pr]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/with-the-hobbit-magic-the-gathering-hopes-lightning-can-strike-middle-earth-twice/</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2026 23:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/with-the-hobbit-magic-the-gathering-hopes-lightning-can-strike-middle-earth-twice/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Magic: The Gathering's Marvel Super Heroes Expansion Has A Big Battle Ahead]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ask any Magic: The Gathering player what the most disappointing set of the past 12-18 months has been, and the Spider-Man set from September 2025 will often be the first or second choice. A mishmash of popular and obscure characters (Spider-UK? Huh?), inconsistent mechanics, and a subpar limited environment doomed Peter Parker's first foray into the MTG world.The next set on the 2026 schedule, however, is Marvel Super Heroes, and Wizards of the Coast hopes to prove that Spider-Man was an excepti]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/magic-the-gatherings-marvel-super-heroes-expansion-has-a-big-battle-ahead/</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2026 23:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/magic-the-gatherings-marvel-super-heroes-expansion-has-a-big-battle-ahead/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[007 First Light's Controller Doesn't Match The Iconic Barrel Design And Wasn't Meant To]]></title><description><![CDATA[When IO Interactive and Sony announced a 007 First Light PS5 controller inspired by the game, people quickly pointed out that the controller's design looked like it was meant to evoke James Bond's trademark barrel logo. Except it didn't really, and it turns out that was by design.Art director Rasmus Poulsen told Eurogamer that what IO was trying to achieve was to reference "more how the UI of the game feels.""So rather than simply making a franchise stamp, it relates to our product, in the sense]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/007-first-lights-controller-doesnt-match-the-iconic-barrel-design-and-wasnt-meant-to/</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2026 22:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/007-first-lights-controller-doesnt-match-the-iconic-barrel-design-and-wasnt-meant-to/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Battlefield Movie Bidding War Heats Up, As These 5 Studios Reportedly Made Offers For It]]></title><description><![CDATA[The upcoming Battlefield movie is reportedly attracting a bidding war, and now the names of the five studios said to have submitted bids have emerged in new reporting.The Wrap reports that Warner Bros. Discovery, Amazon MGM Studios, Sony, Universal, and Netflix have all submitted bids to acquire the package. Christopher McQuarrie, known for his work on the Mission: Impossible series, is reportedly set to write and direct, with Oscar-winner Michael B. Jordan on board as a producer and possibly th]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/battlefield-movie-bidding-war-heats-up-as-these-5-studios-reportedly-made-offers-for-it/</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2026 21:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/battlefield-movie-bidding-war-heats-up-as-these-5-studios-reportedly-made-offers-for-it/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lego Batman: Legacy Of The Dark Knight PC Requirements Demand Lots Of RAM]]></title><description><![CDATA[Lego Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight is a big departure from the tried and tested format of past Lego adaptations, with this adventure pulling from a wide and storied history of Batman and letting it loose in a large, open-world Gotham City. It's looking like an ambitious title that helps explain its higher-than-expected PC requirements.Perhaps the most eye-catching line in the PC requirements for Lego Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight is for system memory. Even for the minimum requirements, y]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/lego-batman-legacy-of-the-dark-knight-pc-requirements-demand-lots-of-ram/</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2026 20:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/lego-batman-legacy-of-the-dark-knight-pc-requirements-demand-lots-of-ram/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Star Fox For Switch 2 Is Still Coming Despite No Announcement, Leaker Claims]]></title><description><![CDATA[Prominent industry leaker NateTheHate has asserted that a Star Fox game for Switch 2 is still in the works, despite Nintendo not announcing it in April as was previously reported.Replying to a user on Twitter (via GamesRadar), NateTheHate said, "I do not doubt the game's existence. Several outlets/people have spoken on the game beyond me, as well." He admitted that the timing he had heard for the announcement, however, appears to have been wrong, though it's possible plans had changed internally]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/star-fox-for-switch-2-is-still-coming-despite-no-announcement-leaker-claims/</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2026 19:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/star-fox-for-switch-2-is-still-coming-despite-no-announcement-leaker-claims/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Roblox Stock Nosedives After Company Says It Expects To Make $1 Billion Less This Year]]></title><description><![CDATA[Roblox's stock price took a dramatic hit today, May 1, following the company's latest earnings report during which it said new user growth slowed due to the recently released age-check changes. The company also massively decreased its upcoming revenue projections.Although Roblox's average daily active users jumped by nearly 34 million compared to the same period last year and total hours engaged surged by 43% year-over-year, "bookings growth decelerated" compared to 2025. Additionally, Roblox wa]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/roblox-stock-nosedives-after-company-says-it-expects-to-make-1-billion-less-this-year/</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2026 19:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/roblox-stock-nosedives-after-company-says-it-expects-to-make-1-billion-less-this-year/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How To Build And Upgrade The Jotunn Star Wonder Weapon In BO7 Zombies]]></title><description><![CDATA[Season 3 Reloaded is live in Call of Duty: Black Ops 7, bringing the brand-new Totenreich map to Zombies mode. The map is set within a Norse fishing town from the WWII era, and the design and story elements definitely take inspiration from Norse mythology. Totenreich also features the brand-new Jotunn Star Wonder Weapon. In this guide, we'll show you how to collect the hidden pieces needed to craft this unique melee-style Wonder Weapon.Table of Contents [hide]Jotunn Star Wonder Weapon Jotunn Sta]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/how-to-build-and-upgrade-the-jotunn-star-wonder-weapon-in-bo7-zombies/</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2026 18:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/how-to-build-and-upgrade-the-jotunn-star-wonder-weapon-in-bo7-zombies/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Two More High-Profile Games Say No To GenAI]]></title><description><![CDATA[Subnautica 2 and 007: First Light, both of which release this month, were not made using generative AI technologies.First Light art director Rasmus Poulsen told Eurogamer that it was decided based on a "combined discussion between core executives" at developer IO Interactive that the team would not use generative AI for the James Bond game."I think it's a large discussion. I'd rather not dive into the details, because it's complicated," Poulsen added.Continue Reading at GameSpot]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/two-more-high-profile-games-say-no-to-genai/</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2026 18:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/two-more-high-profile-games-say-no-to-genai/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Alysa Liu's Olympic Skating Routine Is Now In Fortnite As An Emote, And It's Very Impressive]]></title><description><![CDATA[Alysa Liu stole the show at the Winter Olympics this year, becoming the first US women's skating gold medalist in more than 20 years. After the Olympics, Liu said she wanted her own Fortnite skin, and while that hasn't happened yet, Fortnite is adding a new emote based on her performance at the Olympics Exhibition Gala.The Stateside emote, as it's called, is available now for 500 V-Bucks. As you can see in the video below, it's an impressively faithful recreation of Liu's performanceThe Statesid]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/alysa-lius-olympic-skating-routine-is-now-in-fortnite-as-an-emote-and-its-very-impressive/</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2026 18:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/alysa-lius-olympic-skating-routine-is-now-in-fortnite-as-an-emote-and-its-very-impressive/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kingdom Come Dev Responds To Accusation That It Fired A Dev To Save Money With AI]]></title><description><![CDATA[Warhorse Studios, the Czech developer behind the Kingdom Come RPG franchise, has confirmed it does use artificial intelligence systems, but its investments in this space are not meant replace humans.In a Reddit AMA, Warhorse said, "Some team members find AI useful during early stages of production. However, we do not use AI-generated content in the final game and we have no plans to change this in the future."This question came up in part due to the AI-based controversy surrounding Warhorse afte]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/kingdom-come-dev-responds-to-accusation-that-it-fired-a-dev-to-save-money-with-ai/</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2026 17:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/kingdom-come-dev-responds-to-accusation-that-it-fired-a-dev-to-save-money-with-ai/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Resident Evil Movie Director Reveals The Scariest Scene In The Series That Made Him "Nope Out"]]></title><description><![CDATA[Zach Cregger, the director of the upcoming Resident Evil movie, has revealed which scene scared him the most in the game series, and it was a spooky scene from 2021's Resident Evil Village involving a baby that hunts you down.Prefacing his comments with the disclaimer that he was playing Village in virtual reality, Cregger told the PlayStation Blog he was disturbed at the scene where players enter the dollhouse, go down into the basement, and assemble the big doll on the table. As part of this s]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/resident-evil-movie-director-reveals-the-scariest-scene-in-the-series-that-made-him-nope-out/</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2026 15:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/resident-evil-movie-director-reveals-the-scariest-scene-in-the-series-that-made-him-nope-out/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Resident Evil Movie Director Knows Fans Of The Games May Not Be Happy]]></title><description><![CDATA[Weapons and Barbarian director Zach Cregger's upcoming Resident Evil movie, which he also wrote, does not adapt any of the game stories or feature characters from the games. Cregger has now explained why he wanted to a make a movie inspired by the games but not necessarily based on them, why re-telling Leon's story wouldn't be a good idea, and how he expects fans of the games to react.In an interview on the PlayStation Blog, Cregger said that while his movie does not adapt any of the stories fro]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/resident-evil-movie-director-knows-fans-of-the-games-may-not-be-happy/</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2026 15:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/resident-evil-movie-director-knows-fans-of-the-games-may-not-be-happy/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[A New The Lord Of The Rings Game From Kingdom Come Studio? Here's How The Dev Responded To The Rumor]]></title><description><![CDATA[After making two successful and well-liked Kingdom Come role-playing games, Czech developer Warhorse is reportedly going to make a The Lord of the Rings game next. That's unconfirmed for now, but the developers recently reacted to the rumor during a recent Reddit AMA.Asked about the Lord of the Rings rumors, Warhorse said, "We cannot really disclose our future plans :) But we are staying in RPG genre!" The developer added, "Like any good game studio, we're working on a new game. We don't want to]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/a-new-the-lord-of-the-rings-game-from-kingdom-come-studio-heres-how-the-dev-responded-to-the-rumor/</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2026 15:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/a-new-the-lord-of-the-rings-game-from-kingdom-come-studio-heres-how-the-dev-responded-to-the-rumor/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pokemon Go May 2026 Events: Raid Bosses, Community Days, Spring Marathon, And More]]></title><description><![CDATA[Pokemon Go's Memories in Motion season is coming to an end soon, but the mobile game is wrapping it up with a variety of events and Pokemon debuts. This month will see the arrival of another Paldean Pokemon, Flittle, which will appear for the first time during the game's Spring Marathon, while Mega Falinks is set to make its debut as part of a Super Mega Raid Day.That's not all that's happening in the mobile game over the next few weeks. Pokemon Go will also host two Community Days in May, and a]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/pokemon-go-may-2026-events-raid-bosses-community-days-spring-marathon-and-more/</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2026 15:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/pokemon-go-may-2026-events-raid-bosses-community-days-spring-marathon-and-more/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Weeknd Just Fumbled Persona 5 Royal's Hottest Love Interest]]></title><description><![CDATA[Though four-time Grammy award winner Abel "The Weeknd" Tesfaye might be best known for his swoon-worthy singing voice, lately Tesfaye has been posting more about his video game career than his singing one. According to Polygon, the latest game Tesfaye's been working through is the certified 10/10 masterpiece Persona 5 Royal. But while he might be around 92 hours in, apparently he still has a lot to learn. Most notably, that you need to indicate that you'd like to pursue a romance with your in-ga]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/the-weeknd-just-fumbled-persona-5-royals-hottest-love-interest/</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2026 01:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/the-weeknd-just-fumbled-persona-5-royals-hottest-love-interest/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[World Of Warcraft Just Got Its Most Expensive Housing Microtransactions Yet]]></title><description><![CDATA[World of Warcraft continues to expand its real money shop offers, with developer Blizzard now selling home exteriors for $40.Housing is WoW's latest and greatest new feature, having arrived in full with the MMO's recent Midnight expansion (though players who preordered Midnight got early access to parts of housing late last year). Blizzard first started selling housing items for real money back in February, with a shockingly-low-priced set of plushies that could be used for home decorating.Those]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/world-of-warcraft-just-got-its-most-expensive-housing-microtransactions-yet/</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2026 01:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/world-of-warcraft-just-got-its-most-expensive-housing-microtransactions-yet/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Slay The Spire 2 Is Fantastic, So Why Is It Being Review-Bombed?]]></title><description><![CDATA[I began playing Slay the Spire 2 shortly after my colleague wrote up a piece on how its phenomenal multiplayer makes it an early game of the year contender. Within an hour of starting it, I, too, was utterly hooked. In the time since, I have poured a whopping 40 hours into Slay the Spire 2, yet even after sinking that much time into the game, I can't get over it. I adore how fast-paced, strategic, and immensely satisfying it is, regardless of if you're playing solo or with friends. And that firs]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/slay-the-spire-2-is-fantastic-so-why-is-it-being-review-bombed/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 22:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/slay-the-spire-2-is-fantastic-so-why-is-it-being-review-bombed/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Resident Evil Movie Doesn't "Look Like RE," But Neither Do Some Of The Games]]></title><description><![CDATA[If you take away the title card from the teaser trailer of Zach Cregger's Resident Evil movie, it's easy to mistake it as an original horror property. There's no RPD Station, Nemesis, or Wesker to be found, with only a single green herb spotted in the background.Already, some fans are complaining (as they do) about the movie's apparent lack of connection to the games, lamenting that it isn't a more overt adaptation of the adventures of Chris Redfield, Leon Kennedy, et al. What those folks seem t]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/the-resident-evil-movie-doesnt-look-like-re-but-neither-do-some-of-the-games/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 22:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/the-resident-evil-movie-doesnt-look-like-re-but-neither-do-some-of-the-games/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Another Highly Wishlisted Game Just Moved Its Release Date Up Because Of Subnautica 2]]></title><description><![CDATA[Subnautica 2 finally has a release date, and given that it's Steam's No. 1 most-wishlisted game currently, it's expected to command a lot of attention upon release on May 14. One developer, Square Glade Games, is getting out the game's way for its own upcoming release, Outbound.Outbound was previously set to launch on May 14, but Square Glade Games opted to move up Outbound's release date to May 11 to avoid a clash."Even though we are very hyped for their game and big fans of the franchise, we t]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/another-highly-wishlisted-game-just-moved-its-release-date-up-because-of-subnautica-2/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 21:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/another-highly-wishlisted-game-just-moved-its-release-date-up-because-of-subnautica-2/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Save On Asus Gaming Laptops And PC Accessories During Amazon's Gaming Week Sale]]></title><description><![CDATA[Any competitive gamer will tell you that while skill is a huge part of the winning equation, using responsive hardware is equally important. But you don't have to be an esports champion to have a rig that delivers precision input--and thanks to Asus' sale running during Amazon Gaming Week, which runs through May 4, now is a great time to upgrade your setup. The sale includes numerous Asus laptops, monitors, PC gaming accessories, and other hardware in case you're looking to upgrade your setup. W]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/save-on-asus-gaming-laptops-and-pc-accessories-during-amazons-gaming-week-sale/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 21:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/save-on-asus-gaming-laptops-and-pc-accessories-during-amazons-gaming-week-sale/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dark And Darker Can "Move Ahead With Full Legal Certainty" After Court Ruling]]></title><description><![CDATA[Darker and Darker can continue development and move forward with "full legal certainty," developer Ironmace announced, following a South Korean Supreme Court ruling that upheld a lower court's copyright-dispute ruling and dismissed appeals from both Ironmace and Nexon in what has been a years-long legal battle.Ironmace was founded by former Nexon employees, who Nexon accused of stealing trade secrets related to a canceled Nexon project codenamed "P3" in order to make Dark and Darker. Ironmace st]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/dark-and-darker-can-move-ahead-with-full-legal-certainty-after-court-ruling/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 21:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/dark-and-darker-can-move-ahead-with-full-legal-certainty-after-court-ruling/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Intergalactic Star Says The Game Shows "Such A Different Side" Of Naughty Dog]]></title><description><![CDATA[Naughty Dog's next game is the new, original game Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet, and it will show a "different side" of the developer, according to the game's lead actor.Tati Gabrielle, who plays the game's protagonist Jordan A. Mun, told IGN that Intergalactic represents "such a different side of Naughty Dog that I think people are going to get really excited for."Gabrielle did not elaborate further on this, but added, "It seems that they've even challenged themselves in ways of world buil]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/intergalactic-star-says-the-game-shows-such-a-different-side-of-naughty-dog/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 21:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/intergalactic-star-says-the-game-shows-such-a-different-side-of-naughty-dog/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Subnautica 2 Release Times For PC And Xbox Series X|S Revealed]]></title><description><![CDATA[A lot of the news surrounding Subnautica 2 has been focused on the behind-the-scenes drama, but it's now been confirmed that the game will have its early-access release on May 14 for PC and Xbox. But when exactly can you start playing the survival game? Developer Unknown Worlds has now published the official times.Subnautica 2 unlocks on May 14 at 8 AM PT / 11 AM ET, and you can see more times below. The game has been confirmed for PC and Xbox Series X|S, but not any other platforms.Subnautica 2]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/subnautica-2-release-times-for-pc-and-xbox-series-xs-revealed/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 20:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/subnautica-2-release-times-for-pc-and-xbox-series-xs-revealed/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Diablo 4: Lord Of Hatred's All-New Class Skill Trees Have Players Divided]]></title><description><![CDATA[Diablo 4: Lord of Hatred and its subsequent 3.0 update have been live for a few days now, and if there is one thing the community can't seem to agree on, it's whether Blizzard's second attempt at class skill trees is a roaring success or a downgrade from what came before.Blizzard shocked more than a few Diablo 4 players when it announced in the leadup to Lord of Hatred's release that the expansion would herald the arrival of all-new skill trees for each class, and that those trees would no longe]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/diablo-4-lord-of-hatreds-all-new-class-skill-trees-have-players-divided/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 19:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/diablo-4-lord-of-hatreds-all-new-class-skill-trees-have-players-divided/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gabe Newell Emailed Elon Musk To Try To Get Hideo Kojima An Invite To SpaceX]]></title><description><![CDATA[Thanks to the ongoing trial pitting billionaires Elon Musk and Sam Altman against each other, it's come to light that Valve founder Gabe Newell--the third billionaire in this story--emailed Musk to ask if Hideo Kojima could get a tour of SpaceX.In an email from October 2018, Newell wrote to Musk telling him that Kojima really wants to go to space. Newell thought Musk--who runs SpaceX--might be a good person to talk to. "He'd love to get a SpaceX tour," Newell wrote to Musk, according to PC Gamer]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/gabe-newell-emailed-elon-musk-to-try-to-get-hideo-kojima-an-invite-to-spacex/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 19:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/gabe-newell-emailed-elon-musk-to-try-to-get-hideo-kojima-an-invite-to-spacex/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Resident Evil Movie's Giant Creature Sure Looks Like He Came From Dune]]></title><description><![CDATA[The first trailer for director Zach Cregger's Resident Evil movie is here, and it gives fans just a taste at what this new adaptation of Capcom's legendary survival-horror series will look like. It's less zombie movie and more monster flick, and includes a creature that looks ripped straight out of the recent Dune films (before you get too excited, no, it's not a sandworm).About a minute into the trailer, the film's hero Bryan, in true Resident Evil fashion, drops into a sewer. He's then confron]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/resident-evil-movies-giant-creature-sure-looks-like-he-came-from-dune/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 19:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/resident-evil-movies-giant-creature-sure-looks-like-he-came-from-dune/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[You Can Get A Free Marvel Rivals Skin Just In Time For The New Avengers Mode]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Marvel Cinematic Universe is marching toward Doomsday, its upcoming Avengers sequel, and Marvel Rivals is starting the countdown with a new Avengers mode alongside a free skin for Loki.Subscribers to Disney Plus can claim their free Loki skin by visiting the website and scrolling to their Disney Plus perks, but the skin won't be around forever. Players only have between May 1 and July 30 to add the outfit to their in-game wardrobe. The Loki skin is said to be styled with "Disney Plus colors,]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/you-can-get-a-free-marvel-rivals-skin-just-in-time-for-the-new-avengers-mode/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 19:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/you-can-get-a-free-marvel-rivals-skin-just-in-time-for-the-new-avengers-mode/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[After 30 Years In Development, Magic: The Gathering Legend Reveals His Next Card Game]]></title><description><![CDATA[For over 30 years, Mark Rosewater has been leading design teams for some of Magic: the Gathering's biggest sets, and continues to do so with his role as lead designer on the upcoming Marvel Super Heroes expansion. However, while he's been exploring the Magic multiverse, he's been developing his own game on the side, with the hopes of one day sharing that side game with the world. Today, on the official Magic: the Gathering Secret Lair website, Rosewater has finally unveiled that game, Mood Swing]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/after-30-years-in-development-magic-the-gathering-legend-reveals-his-next-card-game/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 18:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/after-30-years-in-development-magic-the-gathering-legend-reveals-his-next-card-game/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[GTA 6 Owner Passed On A Sequel To A Legacy Franchise, And We're Dying To Know Which One]]></title><description><![CDATA[Take-Two boss Strauss Zelnick has shared a story about passing on making a sequel to one of the company's legacy franchises because the developer pitching the game wasn't all that jazzed about it. Which franchise was it? Frustratingly, Zelnick didn't say, but he shared the story as a means to speak to why Take-Two doesn't make every game it could and is instead more selective."We had a greenlight meeting years ago, and it was about a sequel to one of our franchises. There was something in the ro]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/gta-6-owner-passed-on-a-sequel-to-a-legacy-franchise-and-were-dying-to-know-which-one/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 17:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/gta-6-owner-passed-on-a-sequel-to-a-legacy-franchise-and-were-dying-to-know-which-one/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Subnautica 2, Steam's Most-Wishlisted Game, Gets Release Date Amid Publisher Drama]]></title><description><![CDATA[Despite the legal drama playing out between developer Unknown Worlds and publisher Krafton, Subnautica 2 will soon see an early-access release. The game arrives on May 14 for PC and Xbox Series X|S.The announcement was made alongside a price--$30--though it's not clear if that price will then rise in the future. Those who purchase the game during the early-access period will, of course, maintain access to the game forever, including updates and content released following its 1.0 launch, whenever]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/subnautica-2-steams-most-wishlisted-game-gets-release-date-amid-publisher-drama/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 17:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/subnautica-2-steams-most-wishlisted-game-gets-release-date-amid-publisher-drama/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Injustice 3 Is Looking Like The Next Fighting Game From NetherRealm - Report]]></title><description><![CDATA[After almost a decade without a new entry, the Injustice series might be returning from NetherRealm Studios. MP1st reports a Warner Bros. Games artist listed Injustice 3 on their resume, alongside Hogwarts Legacy 2 and two unannounced projects. This comes almost a year after a dataminer strongly hinted that Injustice 3 was in the works.It's been almost exactly nine years since Injustice 2 launched in May 2017. To put that in perspective, the original Nintendo Switch had only been out two months]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/injustice-3-is-looking-like-the-next-fighting-game-from-netherrealm-report/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 17:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/injustice-3-is-looking-like-the-next-fighting-game-from-netherrealm-report/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rude For Apex Legends To Tease Me With A Cool Battle Racer Idea Just For New Hero Reveal]]></title><description><![CDATA[Destruction AllStars and Onrush were deeply underappreciated games that deserved way more players than they each got, and I have held fast that the continued lack of the "hero" formula in racing/derby games is a crime. So you can imagine my anguish when Apex Legends Season 29, titled Overclocked, teased its next playable character with a cinematic trailer that reveals her racing origins before reiterating that she's being added to a battle royale, not a battle racer.Now, I know that Apex Legends]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/rude-for-apex-legends-to-tease-me-with-a-cool-battle-racer-idea-just-for-new-hero-reveal/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 17:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/rude-for-apex-legends-to-tease-me-with-a-cool-battle-racer-idea-just-for-new-hero-reveal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[007 First Light Could Be 2026's Game Of The Year And The Best Bond Game Ever]]></title><description><![CDATA[James Bond is no stranger to video games, but has only lived up to the prestige of his films once with GoldenEye 64, a game beloved for its pioneering first-person-shooter design, generation-defining multiplayer, and absurdly good soundtrack.Although the Bond games that followed it never received the same level of acclaim, they still enjoyed some success. In a medium fixated on coming up with new ways to make firing guns and employing gadgets fun, it's no surprise that Bond games sustained inter]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/007-first-light-could-be-2026s-game-of-the-year-and-the-best-bond-game-ever/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 17:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/007-first-light-could-be-2026s-game-of-the-year-and-the-best-bond-game-ever/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[GTA 6 Won't Have Product Placement, Exec Says]]></title><description><![CDATA[While Take-Two's NBA 2K franchise is known to feature real-world brands--and even Jake from State Farm himself--don't expect the company's biggest franchise, GTA, to follow suit.Take-Two boss Strauss Zelnick said at iicon this week in Las Vegas that fans should not expect product placement or brand integration deals in GTA 6."We need to be true to the underlying intellectual property and we need to be true to our consumers," he said, as reported by Variety. "It's a fictional world and everything]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/gta-6-wont-have-product-placement-exec-says/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 16:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/gta-6-wont-have-product-placement-exec-says/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Next Big Star Wars Game Gets A Release Date]]></title><description><![CDATA[We're just a little more than five months away from the official launch of Star Wars: Galactic Racer. The game featuring landspeeders and podracers is set to release October 6 on PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X|S.A new Star Wars: Galactic Racer trailer on YouTube (and seen below) revealed the release date, as well as a couple of preorder bonuses for the title. You can grab a player banner for multiplayer and "a bonus Livery for your repulsorcraft, which can be used on landspeeders, speeder bikes, and]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/the-next-big-star-wars-game-gets-a-release-date/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 16:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/the-next-big-star-wars-game-gets-a-release-date/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fortnite Players Can Watch 10 Minutes Of The Next Star Wars Movie In The Game Soon]]></title><description><![CDATA[Fortnite is celebrating the May the 4th Star Wars holiday in a big way, and that includes the game hosting a special screening of the upcoming Star Wars movie The Mandalorian and Grogu.On May 19, players can visit The Mandalorian and Grogu Watch Party Island to catch a "special message" from director Jon Favreau and see 10 minutes of footage from the film ahead of its theatrical release on May 22. This isn't the first time Fortnite is hosting a movie, and it may not be the last, as Disney's new]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/fortnite-players-can-watch-10-minutes-of-the-next-star-wars-movie-in-the-game-soon/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 15:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/fortnite-players-can-watch-10-minutes-of-the-next-star-wars-movie-in-the-game-soon/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Atomfall, Known As "British Fallout" To Some, Is Getting A TV Show]]></title><description><![CDATA[2025's action-survival game Atomfall, known by some as "British Fallout," is getting a TV show. Two Brothers Pictures has announced that it's secured the rights to make a TV adaptation of the Rebellion game, which just won Best British Game at the BAFTAs. Rebellion will be involved, too.The game is inspired by the real-world Windscale nuclear disaster of 1957, with the action taking place inside a walled-in quarantine zone in the aftermath of the nuclear incident. In the game, players awake in t]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/atomfall-known-as-british-fallout-to-some-is-getting-a-tv-show/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 15:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/atomfall-known-as-british-fallout-to-some-is-getting-a-tv-show/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Call Of Duty Season 3 Reloaded Patch Notes Detail Changes To Weapons And Scorestreaks]]></title><description><![CDATA[Season 3 Reloaded goes live in Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 and Warzone on April 30, and the midseason patch notes reveal major changes for both games. This includes weapon tuning across multiplayer and Warzone, changes to scorestreaks, and fixes for Zombies maps. Warzone's standard Black Ops Royale is also temporarily removed for a new limited-time mode.In terms of content, Season 3 Reloaded brings two more weapons to unlock, the new Totenreich Zombies map, limited-time modes for Warzone, and a ne]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/call-of-duty-season-3-reloaded-patch-notes-detail-changes-to-weapons-and-scorestreaks/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 15:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/call-of-duty-season-3-reloaded-patch-notes-detail-changes-to-weapons-and-scorestreaks/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Xbox CEO Reacts To Yet Another Disappointing Period For Xbox]]></title><description><![CDATA[Microsoft has released its latest earnings report, and while the company overall posted huge gains for revenue and profit, the Xbox division continued to show downward, negative trends. The tough times at Xbox are expected to continue as well, as Microsoft forecast further declines to come. The Xbox business has been slumping for some time, so this was just the latest quarter of declines for the gaming unit at Microsoft.Xbox is part of Microsoft's "More Personal Computing" division, and gaming r]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/xbox-ceo-reacts-to-yet-another-disappointing-period-for-xbox/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 15:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/xbox-ceo-reacts-to-yet-another-disappointing-period-for-xbox/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Resident Evil Movie Trailer Debuts, Highlighting A Terrifying New Vision]]></title><description><![CDATA[The first Resident Evil trailer has arrived, and as previous previews of the movie hinted at, director Zach Cregger (Barbarian, Weapons) is putting a fresh spin on the longrunning survival-horror video game series. Starring Austin Abrams (Euphoria, The Walking Dead) as a medical courier who has chosen the worst possible time to visit Raccoon City, the film looks like a major departure from the campy live-action adaptations that began with Paul W.S. Anderson's 2002 movies. Resident Evil also star]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/resident-evil-movie-trailer-debuts-highlighting-a-terrifying-new-vision/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 15:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/resident-evil-movie-trailer-debuts-highlighting-a-terrifying-new-vision/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fortnite Is Adding New Star Wars Modes, And One Of Them Feels Like Battlefront]]></title><description><![CDATA[One of the ways that Fortnite is celebrating May the Fourth, Star Wars Day, in 2026 is by unleashing a pile of new user-created modes and ushering in the Star Wars era for the Unreal Editor for Fortnite. Ahead of the launch of these maps, Epic Games gave us hands-on time with several of them, including a pretty compelling-looking Battlefront-style mode, a survival-horror mode in which you're hunted by Darth Vader, and a droid-themed tycoon map.Epic Games has been gradually adding items and asset]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/fortnite-is-adding-new-star-wars-modes-and-one-of-them-feels-like-battlefront/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 15:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/fortnite-is-adding-new-star-wars-modes-and-one-of-them-feels-like-battlefront/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Super Mario Galaxy 2 Got A Surprise Update Amid The Movie's Massive Success]]></title><description><![CDATA[Following the huge box-office success of The Super Mario Galaxy Movie, Nintendo snuck in a small update to Super Mario Galaxy 2 on Nintendo Switch that adds a bit more story.The update gives Rosalina's Storybook, which depicts the tale of twin Lumas, a proper epilogue. You can unlock this new chapter simply by completing any galaxy and nabbing a Power Star, assuming you've unlocked all of the previous storybook chapters already.While you might guess that this epilogue codifies the new canon esta]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/super-mario-galaxy-2-got-a-surprise-update-amid-the-movies-massive-success/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 15:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/super-mario-galaxy-2-got-a-surprise-update-amid-the-movies-massive-success/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Disney Lorcana Quest Of Wonders Explores The Lore Behind The Cards Later This Year]]></title><description><![CDATA[Disney Lorcana - Quest Of Wonders: An Illumineer's LorebookReleases September 1, 2026 Preorder at Amazon Disney Lorcana Collector's Guide Sets 9-13Releases November 1, 2026 Preorder at AmazonSince 2023, Ravensburger's Disney Lorcana trading card game has mixed a new and lore-rich world with the characters and locations of Disney's iconic movies, and soon, fans will be able to explore this unique spin on the Disney universe with the upcoming art book, Disney Lorcana - Quest Of Wonders: An Illumi]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/disney-lorcana-quest-of-wonders-explores-the-lore-behind-the-cards-later-this-year/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 15:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/disney-lorcana-quest-of-wonders-explores-the-lore-behind-the-cards-later-this-year/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Microsoft Gaming Revenue Drops 7% Year-on-Year, Content and Services Down 5%, Xbox Hardware Down 33%]]></title><description><![CDATA[Microsoft announced its financial results for Q3 of fiscal year 2026, including an update on its gaming Xbox business and more.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/microsoft-gaming-revenue-drops-7-year-on-year-content-and-services-down-5-xbox-hardware-down-33/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 06:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/microsoft-gaming-revenue-drops-7-year-on-year-content-and-services-down-5-xbox-hardware-down-33/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Games Done Quick is coming to Europe for the first time with 3 days of Gamescom speedruns]]></title><description><![CDATA[The charity event will be streamed live from Gamescom in August.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/games-done-quick-is-coming-to-europe-for-the-first-time-with-3-days-of-gamescom-speedruns/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2026 23:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/games-done-quick-is-coming-to-europe-for-the-first-time-with-3-days-of-gamescom-speedruns/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Where To Find Fertilizer In Arc Raiders]]></title><description><![CDATA[Whether you're working on the Avian Alarm project, or simply looking to break it down for Seeds, you may be searching for fertilizer. And if so, you've probably realized that it's not quite as common as many other materials in Arc Raiders. Indeed, there are only a handful of spots in the game that have a high probability of providing some fertilizer to you, so you'll need to be pretty particular about where you do your farming. Luckily, we've got the best fertilizer farming spots for you down be]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/where-to-find-fertilizer-in-arc-raiders/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2026 22:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/where-to-find-fertilizer-in-arc-raiders/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Report: Injustice 3 in Development at NetherRealm Studios]]></title><description><![CDATA[Thanks to the slip-up of an artist working on the title, we now have more evidence that a new Injustice game is in the works.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/report-injustice-3-in-development-at-netherrealm-studios/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2026 22:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/report-injustice-3-in-development-at-netherrealm-studios/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Karl Urban's Kids Had Very Blunt Advice For Him In Mortal Kombat 2]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Lord of the Rings and The Boys actor Karl Urban plays the role of Johnny Cage in the upcoming Mortal Kombat 2 film, and now he's revealed some very blunt advice his children gave him after he agreed to sign on for the movie.Speaking to IGN, Urban said he "definitely felt the pressure" to nail it as Cage, in part because he wanted to impress his boys. "I remember when I got cast, I said to my two sons--who I actually played the game with, which was my first introduction to the world of Mortal]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/karl-urbans-kids-had-very-blunt-advice-for-him-in-mortal-kombat-2/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2026 21:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/karl-urbans-kids-had-very-blunt-advice-for-him-in-mortal-kombat-2/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Video Games Need More Suffering, Slay The Princess Devs Say]]></title><description><![CDATA[There are countless reasons as to why we play video games. For some of us, video games are a means to connect with others--a way through which we can participate in a community, or carve out time specifically reserved for nurturing our friendships. Some use games as means of escaping reality, while others appreciate the hobby's competitive, skill-based nature. However, far too few of us are using games for one of their most compelling purposes: to experience suffering.Much like Black Tabby Games]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/video-games-need-more-suffering-slay-the-princess-devs-say/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2026 21:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/video-games-need-more-suffering-slay-the-princess-devs-say/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[A New The Division PC Game Is Out Right Now, And It's Free]]></title><description><![CDATA[While fans wait for The Division 3, Ubisoft has just released a new The Division game on PC, and it's completely free. Following its release on mobile, The Division Resurgence is out now on PC in early access, and you can grab it now from Ubisoft Connect (it's not on Steam, however).The RPG looter-shooter is set in New York City, the same setting as the first The Division game. Ubisoft said it opted for the early-access model to help do "technical testing" ahead of the 1.0 launch in August. The]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/a-new-the-division-pc-game-is-out-right-now-and-its-free/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2026 20:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/a-new-the-division-pc-game-is-out-right-now-and-its-free/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Xbox Games On PlayStation Have Made A Staggering Amount Of Money, Report Says]]></title><description><![CDATA[Microsoft's decision to release more of its games on the PlayStation 5 has apparently led to a big windfall for the company, as a new report said Xbox games on PlayStation have made more than $650 million in gross revenue so far. This report from Alinea Analytics came out not long after new Xbox CEO Asha Sharma said she and her leadership team, including chief content officer Matt Booty, would consider changes to the company's controversial multiplatform strategy.The report said Forza Horizon 5,]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/xbox-games-on-playstation-have-made-a-staggering-amount-of-money-report-says/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2026 20:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/xbox-games-on-playstation-have-made-a-staggering-amount-of-money-report-says/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[When Will The Super Mario Galaxy Movie Be Available To Watch On Your Couch? It Could Be Soon]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Super Mario Galaxy Movie remains in theaters and continues to rake in money, but when will it be available to buy, rent, and stream from the comfort of your couch? We don't know for sure, but a new report, combined with historical precedent, suggests fans won't have to wait much longer.According to When to Stream, The Super Mario Galaxy Movie will come to premium video-on-demand (PVOD) on May 5, with a streaming date to follow sometime after as is customary. Universal Pictures has not confir]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/when-will-the-super-mario-galaxy-movie-be-available-to-watch-on-your-couch-it-could-be-soon/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2026 20:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/when-will-the-super-mario-galaxy-movie-be-available-to-watch-on-your-couch-it-could-be-soon/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Super Mario Galaxy Movie’s Streaming Release Date Announced, And It’s Very Soon]]></title><description><![CDATA[After earning $1 billion in theaters, The Super Mario Galaxy Movie will come to Peacock for streaming on July 30, the streamer has announced.<br />
This is just the latest way to watch the movie on your couch, as it previously came to premium video-on-demand services on May 19 and then on Blu-ray on June 16.<br />
You can sign up for Peacock now, starting at $8/month. It's not the only video game movie on the service, as The Super Mario Bros. Movie is also streaming there. On the TV front, Seasons 1-2 of T]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/the-super-mario-galaxy-movies-streaming-release-date-announced-and-its-very-soon/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2026 20:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/the-super-mario-galaxy-movies-streaming-release-date-announced-and-its-very-soon/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Super Mario Galaxy Movie Is Coming To Peacock Soon]]></title><description><![CDATA[After earning $1 billion in theaters, The Super Mario Galaxy Movie will come to Peacock for streaming on July 30, the streamer has announced.<br />
This is just the latest way to watch the movie on your couch, as it previously came to premium video-on-demand services on May 19 and then on Blu-ray on June 16.<br />
You can sign up for Peacock now, starting at $8/month. It's not the only video game movie on the service, as The Super Mario Bros. Movie is also streaming there. On the TV front, Seasons 1-2 of T]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/the-super-mario-galaxy-movie-is-coming-to-peacock-soon/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2026 20:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/the-super-mario-galaxy-movie-is-coming-to-peacock-soon/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[After Almost 20 Years, This Prolific RPG Studio Is Shutting Down]]></title><description><![CDATA[Greedfall: The Dying World developer Spiders has confirmed that it is officially shutting down. The Paris-based studio says that it is being liquidated, with operations ceasing immediately."We're going to cut straight to the chase so you're not left wondering: After a long period without clear answers, we have received confirmation that Spiders is being liquidated," the studio said in a statement. "This means the company as a whole no longer exists. We'll cease our functions immediately. We're s]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/after-almost-20-years-this-prolific-rpg-studio-is-shutting-down/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2026 19:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/after-almost-20-years-this-prolific-rpg-studio-is-shutting-down/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Playstation Plus Monthly Games for May: EA Sports FC 26, Wuchang: Fallen Feathers, Nine Sols]]></title><description><![CDATA[All available May 5.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/playstation-plus-monthly-games-for-may-ea-sports-fc-26-wuchang-fallen-feathers-nine-sols/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2026 19:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/playstation-plus-monthly-games-for-may-ea-sports-fc-26-wuchang-fallen-feathers-nine-sols/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Spiders Studio, Developers of GreedFall: The Dying World, Announce Liquidation of the Company]]></title><description><![CDATA[Spiders: "We're going to cut straight to the chase so you're not left wondering: After a long period without clear answers, we have received confirmation that Spiders is being liquidated.What does it mean? This means the company as a whole no longer exists. We'll cease our functions immediately. The planned DLC will release via Nacon, and then-- well, that's it.We're sorry that it's come to this and would like to thank each and every one of you for your support over the years.If you have any que]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/spiders-studio-developers-of-greedfall-the-dying-world-announce-liquidation-of-the-company/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2026 19:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/spiders-studio-developers-of-greedfall-the-dying-world-announce-liquidation-of-the-company/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Valve Is Forcing Microsoft To Make Significant Improvements To Windows Gaming Performance - Report]]></title><description><![CDATA[It might still be the overwhelming favorite when it comes to PC gaming, but there's no arguing that Microsoft has allowed Windows to get worse and worse over time. It's accelerated a migration to Linux, especially with Valve's efforts to streamline gaming through continued work on Proton and SteamOS. Microsoft understands it's behind, and reportedly has a plan to catch up.A report by Windows Central details what Microsoft is calling Windows K2. It's not a standalone version of Windows that is me]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/valve-is-forcing-microsoft-to-make-significant-improvements-to-windows-gaming-performance-report/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2026 19:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/valve-is-forcing-microsoft-to-make-significant-improvements-to-windows-gaming-performance-report/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[After Taking On Pirates And Leakers, Nintendo's Next Target Is A Popular Pokemon YouTuber]]></title><description><![CDATA[Nintendo is well-known for the aggressive protection of its brands, and the YouTuber behind the popular series of "PokeNational Geographic" videos claims to be on the receiving end of copyright strikes from the company.According to the creator of the video series, Elious, his channel has been hit with dozens of copyright strikes by Nintendo of America, and he only has a few days left until it is deleted. Because of the multiple strikes issued against 20 of his videos and YouTube's three-strikes]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/after-taking-on-pirates-and-leakers-nintendos-next-target-is-a-popular-pokemon-youtuber/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2026 19:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/after-taking-on-pirates-and-leakers-nintendos-next-target-is-a-popular-pokemon-youtuber/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Microsoft Responds To Xbox Backwards Compatibility Issues After Fans Complain For Weeks]]></title><description><![CDATA[Recently, Xbox owners have reported that some backwards-compatible Xbox 360 games are not launching properly on Xbox Series X|S, and now Microsoft has responded.Xbox executive Jason Ronald said the team is investigating what he called a "rare issue affecting a small number of players" pertaining to launching Xbox 360 backwards-compatible titles on Xbox Series X|S. Specifically, players are saying they're getting a "Can't Connect to Xbox Live" error.Ronald said people who have received this messa]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/microsoft-responds-to-xbox-backwards-compatibility-issues-after-fans-complain-for-weeks/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2026 17:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/microsoft-responds-to-xbox-backwards-compatibility-issues-after-fans-complain-for-weeks/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[PlayStation Plus Free Games For May 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 May 5: EA Sports FC 26, Wuchang Fallen Feathers, and Nine Sols. If you haven't claimed April's PlayStation Plus free games yet, make sure to do so before next Tuesday.EA became the gold standard for soccer games with its FIFA series, but a few years back, it decided to branch out on its own with the EA Sports FC series. Just like the FI]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/playstation-plus-free-games-for-may-2026-revealed/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2026 17:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/playstation-plus-free-games-for-may-2026-revealed/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[You Can't Eat Pokemon But You Can Eat These Pokemon Goldfish]]></title><description><![CDATA[It's the 30th anniversary of Pokemon this year, and to celebrate, Pokemon-themed versions of the popular Goldfish snack are on the way.The limited-edition Goldfish packs are inspired by the Pokemon's original starters--Charmander, Squirtle, Bulbasaur, and Pikachu. The snacks themselves are shaped and colored to match the four Pokemon, and like in the game series, the aim is to encourage you to collect them all.As for the Goldfish taste? It's the same cheddar Goldfish flavor. If you're interested]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/you-cant-eat-pokemon-but-you-can-eat-these-pokemon-goldfish/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2026 17:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/you-cant-eat-pokemon-but-you-can-eat-these-pokemon-goldfish/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[You Can Play This Unforgiving Zombie Game For Free Before Its 1.0 Launch This Summer]]></title><description><![CDATA[There's no shortage of Left 4 Dead-like games. It's become such a cottage industry that I once interviewed several teams making games inspired by it, to try to figure out what makes the game timeless and so inspiring to other studios. There have been many different takes on the co-op zombie horde-slaying experience, but the toughest, most unforgiving of them may be No More Room In Hell 2.It's a game I've enjoyed in spurts since it first hit early access in 2024, but I've been waiting for the 1.0]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/you-can-play-this-unforgiving-zombie-game-for-free-before-its-10-launch-this-summer/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2026 17:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/you-can-play-this-unforgiving-zombie-game-for-free-before-its-10-launch-this-summer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Choices and consequences in The Blood of Dawnwalker, out September 3]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rebel Wolves takes us through the dark depths of its vampiric open-world RPG.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/choices-and-consequences-in-the-blood-of-dawnwalker-out-september-3/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2026 16:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/choices-and-consequences-in-the-blood-of-dawnwalker-out-september-3/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Take-Two CEO Once Again Side Steps Grand Theft Auto 6 Price Point]]></title><description><![CDATA[Strauss Zelnick says price of GTA 6 is being carefully considered and that Rockstar is focused on "making the most spectacular piece of entertainment on Earth."]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/take-two-ceo-once-again-side-steps-grand-theft-auto-6-price-point/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2026 16:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/take-two-ceo-once-again-side-steps-grand-theft-auto-6-price-point/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Resident Evil Requiem director says Capcom cut an entire chapter before game's release]]></title><description><![CDATA[Resident Evil Requiem director Koshi Nakanishi talks about cutting content and making horror approachable.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/resident-evil-requiem-director-says-capcom-cut-an-entire-chapter-before-games-release/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2026 16:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/resident-evil-requiem-director-says-capcom-cut-an-entire-chapter-before-games-release/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[AI Won't Allow 16-Year-Old In A Garage To Make Battlefield 7 Or GTA 7, EA CEO Says]]></title><description><![CDATA[Electronic Arts is among the numerous game developers who are embracing AI in their development processes, and now CEO Andrew Wilson has commented further on the controversial topic.Speaking at the iicon event in Las Vegas this week, as reported by Game File, Wilson said he recently saw some internal EA data that said about 85% of the company's quality-assurance work is being done today alongside "some kind of machine learning or AI-driven algorithm."This has not led to lower employment at EA fo]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/ai-wont-allow-16-year-old-in-a-garage-to-make-battlefield-7-or-gta-7-ea-ceo-says/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2026 16:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/ai-wont-allow-16-year-old-in-a-garage-to-make-battlefield-7-or-gta-7-ea-ceo-says/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Warren Spector's Thief Spiritual Successor Is Out Next Month, And It'll Only Cost Five Bucks]]></title><description><![CDATA[Outside of a VR game that launched last year, it looks like the Thief series is on ice for now. So what's the next best thing? It might be a spiritual successor in the form of Thick as Thieves from veteran producer and Deus Ex creator Warren Spector's studio, OtherSide Entertainment. A single-player and co-op game that's all about the art of the steal, it's one of several new titles launching in early access next month, and it'll cost just $5 to get in on the ground floor.Set in an alternate tim]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/warren-spectors-thief-spiritual-successor-is-out-next-month-and-itll-only-cost-five-bucks/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2026 16:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/warren-spectors-thief-spiritual-successor-is-out-next-month-and-itll-only-cost-five-bucks/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[GTA 6 Price Commented On By Rockstar's Owner]]></title><description><![CDATA[One of the biggest talking points surrounding Rockstar's upcoming open-world game GTA 6 is how much it will cost, and now the top boss at Rockstar's owner Take-Two has weighed in.Speaking at iicon this week in Las Vegas, Strauss Zelnick suggested the game will have a "reasonable" price, but he did not say exactly what it will be."Consumers pay for the value that you bring to them, and our job is to charge way way way less of the value delivery," Zelnick said, as reported by IGN. "How you feel ab]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/gta-6-price-commented-on-by-rockstars-owner/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2026 15:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/gta-6-price-commented-on-by-rockstars-owner/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Witcher 3 Director Says Studios Should Embrace GenAI, But Not To Replace People]]></title><description><![CDATA[Game developers should embrace generative AI, according to The Witcher 3 game director Konrad Tomsazkiewicz. He said this in a new interview in which he also confirmed his upcoming new game, The Blood of Dawnwalker, used generative AI early in the process, but no AI-generated assets should be in the final game. He also said his studio Rebel Wolves wants to use AI to help support its existing workers, not replace them.During a discussion attended by Eurogamer, Tomsazkiewic said Rebel Wolves used]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/witcher-3-director-says-studios-should-embrace-genai-but-not-to-replace-people/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2026 15:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/witcher-3-director-says-studios-should-embrace-genai-but-not-to-replace-people/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[This Pokemon Champions Addition Should Be A Huge Help To Casual Players]]></title><description><![CDATA[Getting into Pokemon Champions can be daunting for casual fans of the series, seeing how seriously players take competitive battling. But the game's rotating rosters of recruitable Pokemon should make building a viable team much easier, as the latest roster update shows.The new 2026 Global Challenge Special Roster was added to the game on April 24, and it'll be available until May 4. It has a smaller lineup of 31 Pokemon compared to the 229 Pokemon in the Regular Roster M-A that Champions launch]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/this-pokemon-champions-addition-should-be-a-huge-help-to-casual-players/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2026 15:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/this-pokemon-champions-addition-should-be-a-huge-help-to-casual-players/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Resident Evil Requiem's New Minigame Unlocks After The Campaign, Which Is Fair]]></title><description><![CDATA[Details on Resident Evil Requiem's upcoming minigame have begun to emerge, as Capcom has teased a mode that goes all in on action. The only catch here? You'll need to have beaten the game first before you can access it, Capcom says. If you haven't played Requiem yet and were planning to grab it purely for the action segments, now might be a good time to start working your way through the campaign."It's a minigame, and it's based on the battles in the main game," game director Koshi Nakanishi sai]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/resident-evil-requiems-new-minigame-unlocks-after-the-campaign-which-is-fair/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2026 13:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/resident-evil-requiems-new-minigame-unlocks-after-the-campaign-which-is-fair/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Steam Controller (2026) review]]></title><description><![CDATA[Second time's the charm.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/steam-controller-2026-review/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2026 07:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/steam-controller-2026-review/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Directive 8020 Hands-On Preview and Gameplay - Netto's Game Room]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ben of Netto's Game Room previews Directive 8020 ahead of its full launch on May 12th, 2026.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/directive-8020-hands-on-preview-and-gameplay-nettos-game-room/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2026 07:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/directive-8020-hands-on-preview-and-gameplay-nettos-game-room/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Step Into the Silver Screen with Actors for Meta Quest Soon]]></title><description><![CDATA[Skeldal Immersive is set to launch its narrative simulation Actors as an Early Access title for Meta Quest this April.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/step-into-the-silver-screen-with-actors-for-meta-quest-soon/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2026 07:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/step-into-the-silver-screen-with-actors-for-meta-quest-soon/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pragmata: Medic Training Simulation Guide]]></title><description><![CDATA[Medic Training Simulation is a combat challenge in Pragmata, which requires you to defeat all enemies, deal damage using enemies, and complete it all within 100 seconds.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/pragmata-medic-training-simulation-guide/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2026 07:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/pragmata-medic-training-simulation-guide/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[OPUS: Prism Peak Review  Photographic Healing | Console Creatures]]></title><description><![CDATA[Console Creatures writes, "OPUS: Prism Peak is a gorgeous and heartwrenching story about healing through photography, one that can't be missed."]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/opus-prism-peak-review-photographic-healing-console-creatures/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2026 07:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/opus-prism-peak-review-photographic-healing-console-creatures/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How Cole Young Almost Became Canon in Mortal Kombat]]></title><description><![CDATA[Cole Young almost made the jump from movie newcomer to game canon in Mortal Kombat 1, but a last-minute time crunch shut it down.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/how-cole-young-almost-became-canon-in-mortal-kombat/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2026 07:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/how-cole-young-almost-became-canon-in-mortal-kombat/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Exploring the Stunning Alien World In Our Aphelion Review: A PS5 Must-Play? |GLG]]></title><description><![CDATA[Aphelion hits the ground running with an awesome opener, immediately throwing you into a world of massive explosions and high-stakes set pieces that show off just how beautiful this alien planet really is. You play as Thomas and Ariana, two survivors stranded and desperately searching for one another across vastly different biomes that look absolutely world-class. It is a proper, atmospheric Sci-Fi experience that grabs you from the very first frame and keeps you guessing about whats waiting in]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/exploring-the-stunning-alien-world-in-our-aphelion-review-a-ps5-must-play-glg/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2026 07:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/exploring-the-stunning-alien-world-in-our-aphelion-review-a-ps5-must-play-glg/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pragmata: A Lunar Challenge Guide]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Lunar Challenge in Pragmata requires you to complete an Armor Break mission in a Special Sector of the post-game Unknown Signal mode.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/pragmata-a-lunar-challenge-guide/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2026 07:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/pragmata-a-lunar-challenge-guide/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mouse: P.I. For Hire Review - Netto's Game Room]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jeremy of Netto's Game Room reviews Mouse: P.I. For Hire, a game he says is unlike anything he's ever played. A "masterclass in gameplay, storytelling and visual design," and "an instant modern classic."]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/mouse-pi-for-hire-review-nettos-game-room/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2026 07:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/mouse-pi-for-hire-review-nettos-game-room/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kiln Review | Cloud Dosage]]></title><description><![CDATA[Is Double Fines new multiplayer brawler right for you? Find out in our Kiln review before you step up to the potters wheel.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/kiln-review-cloud-dosage/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2026 07:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/games/kiln-review-cloud-dosage/</guid></item></channel></rss>