Why Assassin's Creed Origins Still Defines Ubisoft's Open Worlds
Nearly a decade after launch, we look at why the Egyptian setting of Assassin's Creed Origins remains a high point for Ubisoft’s open-world design.
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Throne and Liberty Update 4.3.0: Seal Battle and Season 2 Arrive
Throne and Liberty update 4.3.0 is live, introducing the 12v12 Seal Battle: Frostbite Fortress mode, new guild raids, and major balance adjustments.
Shift At Midnight Launches July 22 for PC and Xbox Series X|S
Developer Bun Muen and publisher Kwalee have confirmed the release date for Shift At Midnight, bringing detective horror to PC and Xbox consoles on July 22, 2026.
Dragon's Dogma 2 Performance on Switch 2 'Exceeding Expectations'
Producer Naoto Oyama confirms Dragon's Dogma 2 is running at a minimum of 30 fps on Nintendo Switch 2, with Dark Arisen arriving October 9.
Ubisoft Confirms Quiet 2026 Release Slate Following Black Flag Resynced
With Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced now available, Ubisoft warns of a lighter 2026 release schedule before a larger pipeline in 2027.
Gears of War: E-Day PC Details: NVIDIA Partnership and Tech Specs
The Coalition details Gears of War: E-Day’s PC technical features, confirming support for NVIDIA RTX, AMD FSR, Intel XeSS, and Unreal Engine TSR.
The Sims 4 July 21 Update Adds AutoSave and Memory Boost
The Sims 4 receives an update on July 21, 2026, introducing AutoSave, Save Reminders, and a new Memory Boost feature for improved performance on all platforms.
PS5 2026 Roadmap: Halo, Marvel Tokon, and Big Walk Release Dates
Sony has confirmed release dates for 19 upcoming PS5 titles. Get the latest on Halo: Campaign Evolved, Beast of Reincarnation, Big Walk, and MARVEL Tokon.
Analyst Forecasts Console Sales to Drop 19.5% in 2026
S&P Global Market Intelligence Kagan projects a sharp decline in console shipments for 2026, citing rising hardware prices and a thin software slate.
Respawn Ramps Up Apex Legends Hardware Bans to Combat Cheating
Respawn Entertainment has issued nearly 6,000 hardware bans since late April, targeting repeat offenders on PC and console to maintain competitive integrity.
Lenovo Legion Pro 7i 2026 Refresh: Minor Specs, Major Price Jump
Lenovo's 2026 Legion Pro 7i refresh is here with an Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus, but is it worth the $5,478.99 MSRP compared to last year's model?
Steam Releases July 13–19, 2026: 39 Hidden Gems Arriving This Week
Discover 39 new indie games hitting Steam between July 13 and July 19, 2026. From puzzle adventures to life sims, here is the curated list of hidden gems.
Cyberpunk 2077 Gets Custom Radio Station Support Via New Fan Mod
PC players can now add their own music to Cyberpunk 2077 using a new, simple-to-install fan-made mod that bypasses the game's limited radio selection.
A Minecraft Movie Squared Build Challenge: Winners and Finalists Revealed
Mojang has announced the winners of the A Minecraft Movie Squared build challenge, including the Lightning Rod Lighthouse and three other community creations.
Grand Theft Auto Online Status: Latest Updates and Industry Context
As the industry sees shift at studios like Id Software, we look at the current state of Grand Theft Auto Online across PC, PlayStation, and Xbox platforms.
Robert Yang’s 'Radiator Forever' Bundle Hiding from Steam Search
Indie developer Robert Yang says his 'Gay As A Service' bundle is being suppressed by Steam's content filters despite his efforts to avoid explicit nudity.
Arknights: Endfield, KOF AFK, and Seven Knights Updates: July 2026 Roundup
Catch up on the latest Gacha Covered updates for July 2026, including Arknights: Endfield's Homecoming expansion, KOF AFK events, and Seven Knights: Rebirth.
Final Fantasy 6: Tactics Mod Brings Strategy Combat to the Classic RPG
A new mod by Conman and contributors brings Final Fantasy 6 battles into the Final Fantasy Tactics engine. The mod is now available to download.
The Infinite and the Divine Gets a Sequel: The Wicked and the Warped
Games Workshop has announced a sequel to The Infinite and the Divine, titled The Wicked and the Warped, featuring the return of Trazyn and Orikan.
Brotato: Primal Dread DLC Announced for 2026
Blobfish has officially announced Primal Dread, the next DLC for the arena shooter Brotato, slated for release later in 2026.
What Actually Happens When a Game Gets Delisted on Steam?
Ever wonder what happens to your library when a game gets delisted? Here is the reality behind Steam storefront removals and what it means for your collection.
STALCRAFT: X Rebrands to STALZONE with Major 2026 Update
STALCRAFT: X is now officially STALZONE. The latest 2026 update brings visual overhauls, a revamped tutorial, and new anniversary content to the extraction shooter.
New Metal Gear Solid Mod Makes Grey Fox Playable in the Full Campaign
A new mod for the PC version of Metal Gear Solid allows players to control Grey Fox with custom animations, an arm cannon, and new movement options.
Stellaris Update Fixes 'Missing in Action' Science Ships and Adds Sliders
The latest Stellaris hotfix resolves a game-breaking bug where science ships vanished in Astral Rifts and introduces a new Resource Abundance slider.
Barony Instruments of Destruction: Part 2 Update Adds New Equipment
The upcoming free expansion for Barony, Instruments of Destruction: Part 2, brings new armor, weapons, and specialized items to the dungeon-crawler.
Steam Monthly Active Users Outpace PlayStation by Nearly 75 Million
New data reveals Steam had 198 million monthly active users in 2025, a significant lead over the 125 million active users reported by PlayStation Network.
Arkane Lyon's Future Uncertain as Xbox Restructuring Talks Begin
Following massive Xbox layoffs, Arkane Lyon enters negotiations over its future. The studio's fate remains undecided amid a wider wave of studio spinoffs.
College Football 27 PC Launch: Known Issues and Workarounds
Troubleshooting guide for College Football 27 on PC. Learn how to fix crashes, DirectX errors, and performance hitches after the 2026 launch.
Rust July 2026 Update Adds Rentable Apartment Complex and Marketplaces
Facepunch Studios' latest Rust update introduces a new apartment monument, shop rentals, Softcore mode adjustments, and a charity drive for two UK charities.
How to Participate in the Minecraft Movie Build Challenge Voting
Learn how to engage with the Minecraft Movie Build Challenge and explore the latest updates across the Minecraft ecosystem as of 2026.