Sony Accused of Blocking Marvel's Wolverine Discounts in Brazil
A Brazilian retailer alleges Sony pressured stores to remove discount code eligibility for Marvel's Wolverine pre-orders on Shopee, prompting a pre-sale cancellation.
Rizwan Ahmed
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Sony CEO: No Need for 'Aggressive' PS5 Sales During Memory Crisis
Sony CEO Hiroki Totoki says the company is shifting focus from hardware sales to monetizing its 125 million active users amid the ongoing memory component crisis.
2XKO Active Development Ends in December 2026
Riot Games has confirmed that active development on PS5 fighting game 2XKO will cease in December 2026 due to an unsustainable player retention rate.
Microsoft Stops Sharing Digital Sales Data with Circana
Microsoft has ceased sharing digital sales data with analytics firm Circana. The company will now rely on projected estimates for Xbox, Activision, and Bethesda.
Driving Is Hard Out Now on Xbox: How a Coffee Machine Joke Became a Rage Game
Elegant Horse Studios' Driving Is Hard is available now on Xbox with Xbox Play Anywhere. Explore the origins, gameplay, and bathtub-racing mechanics.
Xbox Reportedly Makes Up Less Than 5% of US Physical Game Sales in 2026
New data from Circana indicates Xbox physical game sales account for just over 4% of the US market in 2026, trailing significantly behind Nintendo and PlayStation.
Marvel's Wolverine PS5 Digital Deluxe Edition Includes Five Exclusive Suits
Insomniac Games has confirmed five exclusive suits for the Digital Deluxe Edition of Marvel's Wolverine on PS5, including a classic comic-inspired look.
Control Resonant, Valor Mortis, and Star Wars: Galactic Racer Go Gold
Three major PS5 titles have reached gold status. Get the updated release dates for Control Resonant, Valor Mortis, and Star Wars: Galactic Racer.
92% of PS5 Enthusiasts Believe PlayStation Studios Needs New Management
A Push Square poll reveals 92% of surveyed PlayStation 5 enthusiasts believe PS Studios needs new management following project cancellations and studio closures.
Akiba Lost PS5 Demo Released Alongside Pre-Order Discounts
IzanagiGames has released a PS5 demo for Akiba Lost, a new FMV mystery set in Akihabara. Pre-orders include a 10% PS Plus discount ahead of the September release.
Denshattack Update Adds Platinum Medals and Cutscene Theater
Developer Undercoders has released a free update for Denshattack on PS5, introducing a new platinum medal difficulty tier and a way to rewatch cutscenes.
Xbox Free Play Days: Icarus, Lynked, and Train Sim World 6 Available
Xbox Game Pass Essential members and above can play Icarus, Lynked: Banner of the Spark, and Train Sim World 6 for free through August 23, 2026.
Former EA Manager Says Things Look Bleak for New Mass Effect
Unconfirmed industry rumblings suggest the next Mass Effect faces an uncertain future following EA's buyout and subsequent studio restructuring concerns.
007 First Light Crosses 4 Million Copies Sold
IO Interactive has confirmed that 007 First Light has surpassed 4 million copies sold, reaching the milestone in under three months.
Code Vein II: Mask of Idris DLC Launches September 9
The Mask of Idris DLC for Code Vein II arrives September 9, 2026, on PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X/S, bringing a new story, partners, and weapons.
Golden Axe Animated Series Confirmed for Paramount+ Release
A new animated series based on the classic SEGA brawler Golden Axe will premiere on Paramount+ on September 16, 2026.
LumenTale: Memories of Trey Confirms Xbox and PS5 Versions
Beehive Studios and Team17 bring monster-collecting RPG LumenTale: Memories of Trey to Xbox Series X|S and PlayStation 5 later in 2026.
Monster-Taming RPG LumenTale: Memories of Trey Coming to PS5
Developer Beehive and publisher Team17 have confirmed that monster-catching RPG LumenTale: Memories of Trey is coming to PlayStation 5.
PS5 Outpaces Nintendo Switch 2 in US Dollar Sales Amid Disc Backlash
PlayStation 5 beats Nintendo Switch 2 in US dollar sales for July 2026, driven by higher hardware pricing following Sony's physical disc manufacturing shift.
Fallout 76 Gets Free Xbox Series X|S Upgrade on September 15
Bethesda has confirmed a free current-gen upgrade for Fallout 76 on Xbox Series X|S arriving September 15, 2026, alongside 'The Slasher' seasonal content.
PS6 Price Point of $1,000 May Cause 40% Sales Drop, Analyst Claims
A report from Ampere Analysis suggests a $1,000 price for the PlayStation 6 could result in a 40% sales slump compared to the PS5.
Brigandine Abyss PS5 Review Roundup: Slow Combat Meets Addictive Empire Building
Push Square reviews Brigandine Abyss on PS5, highlighting slow tactical combat, confusing menus, and an addictive 2026 empire-building loop.
GTA 6 Leaks Escalate With New Story Footage and Playable Build Claims
Unconfirmed Grand Theft Auto VI leaks are circulating online, featuring story cutscenes and playable build footage ahead of the November 2026 launch.
GTA 6 Gameplay Leaks: What We Know About the Recent Clips
New unconfirmed GTA 6 gameplay clips have surfaced, showing updated character builds and mechanics. Here is what is currently known about the ongoing leaks.
Mattel Reveals New Xbox Building Set Following LEGO Absence
Mattel has announced a new building set featuring the Xbox console, filling a void left by the absence of an official LEGO Xbox product.
Mattel Brick Shop Releasing 1:1 Scale Original Xbox Building Set
Mattel Brick Shop is launching a 1:1 scale, 3,512-piece original Xbox building set in October 2026 for $330, featuring working buttons and game dioramas.
Gears of War: E-Day 1:1 Prototype Lancer Replica Pre-Orders Open
The official 1:1 scale Prototype Lancer replica from Gears of War: E-Day is available for pre-order. Here is how to sign up for notifications.
Black Myth: Zhong Kui Gameplay Revealed by Game Science
Developer Game Science has released a 15-minute gameplay trailer for its next title, Black Myth: Zhong Kui, featuring new combat and elemental mechanics.
WILL: Follow the Light Review Roundup: Mixed Findings
GameGrin review of WILL: Follow the Light highlights intricate sailing mechanics, striking environments, visual hiccups, and messy pacing over a seven-hour run.
Find The Cats 2 Xbox Review: Speed-Running Hidden Object Puzzles
Read the Find The Cats 2 Xbox review breakdown. Reviewers praise the pixel art but warn that time limits and tricky hidden cats may divide players.
McDonald’s x Xbox Collaboration: Full Menu and Rewards Confirmed
McDonald’s and Xbox are partnering for a new themed menu in the UK and Ireland. Here are the confirmed items and associated gaming franchises.
Silent Hill: Townfall Gameplay Deep Dive Reveals 19 Minutes of Footage
Konami has released a 19-minute gameplay deep dive for Silent Hill: Townfall, showcasing the Scottish setting and new mechanics ahead of its September 2026 launch.
No Case Should Remain Unsolved Lands on PS5 With PS Plus Discount
No Case Should Remain Unsolved is available now on PS5. PS Plus members get a temporary 20% discount until September 1st.
Bend Studio Expected to Reveal New Project Within Two Years
Following the 2025 cancellation of a live-service title, Days Gone developer Bend Studio is working on a new project expected to be revealed by 2028.
Majority of Naughty Dog Staff Worked on The Last of Us Online
Bloomberg journalist Jason Schreier reveals that the majority of Naughty Dog worked on the cancelled The Last of Us Online before shifting to Intergalactic.
Vapor World: Over The Mind Developer Removing All AI Cutscenes
Vapor World: Over The Mind developer ALIVE Inc. is removing all AI-generated cutscenes and replacing them with original hand-built versions by this weekend.