Bethesda Union Alleges Minimum Severance for Laid-Off Montreal Staff
Bethesda’s union, OneBGS, reports that Microsoft provided only the legal minimum severance to laid-off Montreal staff following July 2026 restructuring.
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The Elder Scrolls Online Removes Web Crown Store Following Xbox Layoffs
The Elder Scrolls Online team has removed the Web Crown Store to manage internal workload following significant layoffs at Bethesda and ZeniMax.
Wingspan Pocket: Critical Consensus on the New Digital Adaptation
Wingspan Pocket has arrived. See the critical consensus on how this simplified version of the hit board game compares to the original.
Takashi Iizuka Outlines Future Strategy for Sonic the Hedgehog Series
Sonic Team lead Takashi Iizuka explains the 'pillar' strategy for the Sonic franchise as the series enters a gap year in 2026.
Activision Expands Ricochet Anti-Cheat Measures for Black Ops 7
Activision is updating its Ricochet anti-cheat for Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 and Warzone 2, targeting sophisticated exploits with expanded hardware bans.
Aquapark Tycoon Early Access Guide: How to Get Started
Aquapark Tycoon is now available in early access. Learn how to manage your waterpark, design custom slides, and handle staff in this simulation guide.
Stalker 2: Heart of Chornobyl Was Profitable Before Launch, Says Founder
GSC Game World founder Sergiy Grygorovych reveals that Stalker 2 turned a profit before release due to Microsoft's Xbox exclusivity deal.
Shift At Midnight and YAPYAP Receive New Steam Bundle
A new Steam bundle featuring horror-comedy titles Shift At Midnight and YAPYAP is now available, offering a 10% discount on the combined purchase.
Bethesda's Unannounced PvP Shooter Reportedly Canceled
A former Bethesda employee's LinkedIn profile confirms the cancellation of an unannounced PvP FPS title, potentially linked to the rumored 'Project Platinum'.
Freefall Racers Coming to Nex Playground on July 22
Smoking Gun Interactive’s former Xbox Kinect title Freefall Racers arrives on Nex Playground this July with motion-based controls and new gameplay features.
Black Myth: Wukong and Ongoing 2026 PC Updates
A look at the latest updates for Black Myth: Wukong on PC alongside other current gaming industry news from July 2026.
Game of Thrones Franchise Celebrates 15th Anniversary in 2026
As the Game of Thrones franchise marks its 15th anniversary, updates on House of the Dragon, A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms, and the War for Westeros game emerge.
Baldur’s Gate 3 Player Loses 60-Hour Honour Mode Run to Haarlep
A Baldur's Gate 3 player saw their 60-hour Honour Mode run end in the House of Hope after a fatal dialogue choice with the incubus Haarlep.
Dive or Die: Children of Rain Now Available on PC with Launch Discount
Drop Rate Studio has released the underwater horror roguelite Dive or Die: Children of Rain on Steam, featuring a 20% launch discount and Steam Deck support.
Modder Creates 'Grand Theft Auto' Multiverse Running Three Games at Once
A new mod for PC allows players to jump between GTA 3, Vice City, and San Andreas via interactive portals that run simultaneously in one process.
Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced: New Mod Adds Playable Blackbeard
A new mod for Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced lets players control Blackbeard, though historical findings suggest his real-life medical history was grim.
Tormentum II Launches Tomorrow: PC and Steam Deck Details
OhNoo Studio’s Tormentum II arrives July 23, 2026. Here is what to expect from the dark point-and-click adventure on Windows, Mac, Linux, and Steam Deck.
Audeze Maxwell 2 ANC Launches with New Noise-Canceling Tech
Audeze has released the Maxwell 2 ANC, adding active noise cancellation to its planar magnetic gaming headset. Available now for PC and PS5 at $429.
Corsair Clipper Pro Mini 60 Review Roundup: Competitive Features at a Value
The Corsair Clipper Pro Mini 60 brings magnetic switch technology to a 60% form factor at a lower price point than top-tier competitors.
Where Winds Meet Version 2.0 'Unseen Approach' Update Released
The Version 2.0 'Unseen Approach' update for the open-world action-adventure RPG Where Winds Meet is now live on PC.
Pathogenic Launches on PC and Steam Deck With Strong Player Reception
Aberrant Labs' cellular roguelike shooter Pathogenic has launched on PC and Steam Deck, selling 100,000 copies in its first week with positive reviews.
Disgaea Creator Sohei Niikawa Criticizes Sony’s Move to End Disc Production
Former Nippon Ichi Software president Sohei Niikawa speaks out against Sony's plan to end physical PlayStation discs by 2028, citing the importance of game ownership.
Best Mining Pals in Palworld 1.0: A Quick Guide
Optimize your Palworld resource farming with this guide to the best mining Pals, including early-game choices and endgame specialists like Aegidron.
War Thunder Nuclear Escalation Event: All Changes and New Eras
War Thunder's Nuclear Escalation mode returns with two aircraft eras, updated anti-aircraft behavior, and rebalanced Silver Lion rewards through July 28, 2026.
Far Far West: Developer Evil Raptor on the Co-op Shooter's Success
Developer Evil Raptor discusses the development, creative philosophy, and surprise success of the co-op shooter Far Far West, now available on PC.
Magic: The Gathering Reality Fracture Planeswalker Reveal Details
Wizards of the Coast revealed five new Reality Fracture planeswalkers during MagicCon Amsterdam. Here is what players need to know about the upcoming set.
Nvidia Graphics Cards Now Working on Windows on Arm
A user has successfully run a standard Nvidia GPU on a Windows on Arm system using new RTX Spark drivers, though current gaming performance remains inconsistent.
007 First Light Developers Adjusted Stealth to Curb Combat Dominance
IO Interactive senior combat designer Tom Marcham reveals why 007 First Light required adjustments to ensure stealth remained a core gameplay pillar.
War Thunder Launches P.O. Sukhoi Birthday Sales
War Thunder is celebrating the birthday of aircraft designer Pavel Osipovich Sukhoi with a 30% discount on select premium Soviet aircraft through July 25, 2026.
Ork Warboss Nazdreg Ug Urdgrub Confirmed for Total War: Warhammer 40,000
Games Workshop confirms Ork Warboss Nazdreg Ug Urdgrub is joining the roster of Creative Assembly's upcoming strategy game, Total War: Warhammer 40,000.
Diablo 4 Season 14 Patch Increases Mythic Drop Rates
Blizzard has updated Diablo 4 in Season 14 to improve Mythic drop rates and ease farming requirements following community feedback.
Composer Sim Offbeat Enters Early Access on PC
Whetstone Games has released Offbeat into early access on PC. The composer simulator lets players create music using unique instruments like singing gnomes.
Once Human Update: New RaidZone Gameplay, Item Locking, and Building Tools
Once Human's July 22, 2026 update adds a Mental Pollution RaidZone, territory snap-point switching, item locking, and account-wide appearance sharing.
Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 Development Status and Platform Context
Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 is currently available on PC, PS5, and Xbox Series S/X. Learn the latest regarding the game's release and platform availability.
Retro FPS IVOR Gets Demo Release Date for July 31
MoonMuse Entertainment and Hellforge Studios have announced a demo for their upcoming Norse-inspired retro shooter, IVOR, launching on PC this July 31.
Secret Games Company Announces Cozy Party Simulator Bon Vivant
Secret Games Company has unveiled Bon Vivant, a new party simulator for PC. Manage menus, decor, and guest moods to master the Parisian social scene.