Mortal Shell 2 Open Beta Impresses Xbox Series X|S Players
The Mortal Shell 2 open beta is live on Xbox Series X|S, earning strong player praise ahead of its August 20, 2026 release date. Here is what to know.
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Overwatch Confirms D.Mon as Next Hero for Season 4
Blizzard Entertainment has confirmed D.Mon, a MEKA Squad pilot and D.Va's teammate, as the next hero joining Overwatch in Season 4 on August 11, 2026.
Screen Rant News Updates: Farming Sim, Forgotten Realms, and LotR
Catch up on recent updates covering a new Stardew Valley-style Studio Ghibli farming sim on PS5, R.A. Salvatore's Forgotten Realms, and Lord of the Rings.
Star Trek: Legends Servers Shutting Down August 20
Star Trek: Legends will permanently shut down its servers on August 20, 2026. The game, which released on PC and consoles in 2024, is ending service.
TinyBuild and Questing Goose Studio Unveil Probably Stolen
TinyBuild and Questing Goose Studio have announced Probably Stolen, a cyberpunk shopkeeping simulator. A playable demo is available now on Steam.
Halloway Launch: Text-Based Manor Puzzler Available Now on Mobile
Explore the labyrinthine manor in Halloway, a new text-based mobile puzzler featuring 75 rooms across three wings. Try the free Foyer level now.
GameSir Tarantula 8K PC and Xbox Controllers Available Now
GameSir has launched the first two models of its revived Tarantula series, featuring an 8K polling rate PC model and an officially licensed Xbox version.
Mistfall Hunter: New Extraction ARPG Works on SteamOS and Linux
Mistfall Hunter, the new extraction ARPG from Bellring Games, is out now and verified to run on SteamOS and Linux via Proton.
Call of Duty: Black Ops 2 PS5 Port Gets Emergency Patch for Hackers
Activision issues a backend emergency patch for Call of Duty: Black Ops 2 on PS5 after hackers forced players into unachievable Prestige levels and crashed accounts.
Brawl Stars and Adidas Launch Official Apparel Collection
Supercell has released its Brawl Stars x Adidas apparel collection. Players can now purchase themed footwear, hoodies, and tees online and in select stores.
Apex Legends Marked Update: Bloodhound Rework & Patch Notes
Apex Legends Season 29 Marked arrives August 4, 2026, bringing a Bloodhound rework, World's Edge map update, energy weapon overhaul, and new attachments.
Pocketpair Rejects 'Palworld Rival' Label for TemTem Pioneers
Pocketpair publishing head John 'Bucky' Buckley clarifies that TemTem Pioneers is not a Palworld rival, stressing mutual respect among developers.
AYANEO Confirms Plans for GBA SP-Style Clamshell Handheld
AYANEO CEO Arthur Zhang has confirmed the company intends to develop a GBA SP-style handheld, though a release timeline and design remain unfinalized.
Samsung Warns Memory Crisis Will Persist Through 2027
Samsung expects the ongoing RAM shortage and high component costs to continue through 2027, with supply relief unlikely until 2028 at the earliest.
New Spider-Man Movie Sets Domestic Box Office Record
The new Spider-Man movie, titled Brand New Day, has officially secured the biggest domestic box office debut in history, earning $360 million.
Halo: Campaign Evolved Launch Engagement Compared Across Platforms
Circana data reveals player engagement for Halo: Campaign Evolved on Xbox, Steam, and PS5 following its July 28 release after advanced access.
Xbox Adds Dynamic Background and Gamer Pics for 25th Anniversary
Xbox has released a new dynamic background and gamer pics to celebrate its 25th anniversary. Here is how to find the new profile items and community content.
Attack on Titan 3 Launches December 10 for PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Switch 2, and PC
Publisher Koei Tecmo and developer Omega Force confirm Attack on Titan 3 launches December 10, 2026, across PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Switch 2, and PC.
Larian Studios Clarifies Content for Baldur's Gate 3
Larian Studios has provided an official update regarding Baldur's Gate 3, clarifying recent information for the community on Steam.
Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Resynced Patch 1.0.6 Adds Gear Hiding
The latest 5GB update for Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Resynced is live on PS5, adding blowpipe visibility toggles, PSSR2 support, and extensive bug fixes.
Star Trek Legends Shutting Down: Final Servers Closing in September
Developer Tilting Point has confirmed that the turn-based RPG Star Trek Legends is being delisted this month and will shut down entirely in September 2026.
Xenoblade Chronicles 2 Switch 2 Edition Tech Review Breakdown
Digital Foundry's tech review details resolution upgrades, 60fps performance, and visual improvements for Xenoblade Chronicles 2 on Nintendo Switch 2.
Super Mario Bros. Iconic Ability Was Originally a Glitch
Discover how one of Mario's most iconic abilities in the NES original was actually a glitch that Shigeru Miyamoto decided to keep.
Baba is You Heading to Tabletop via Bitewing Games
The puzzle game Baba is You is being adapted into a board game by Bitewing Games. The project is currently lined up for a Kickstarter campaign.
Big Walk Arrives as One of 2026's Highest-Rated Co-Op Games
House House's multiplayer adventure game Big Walk launches with a 93 Metacritic score and lands on PS Plus Essential at no extra cost.
Mistfall Hunter: Everything Confirmed for the 2026 Extraction Soulslike
Mistfall Hunter blends Soulslike combat with extraction shooter mechanics. Launching July 20, 2026, on PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X.
Xbox Reveals Dates For Six More FanFest Events in 2026
Xbox announces dates and locations for six upcoming FanFest events in 2026, spanning Cologne, Tokyo, London, Mexico City, Sydney, and Toronto.
Activision Releases Black Ops 2 Security Update Following Account Hacks
Activision has deployed security updates for Call of Duty: Black Ops 2 to combat hackers resetting player ranks and forcing unauthorized Prestige levels.
VectaGuard Out Now on PC and Steam Deck From Solo Developer
VectaGuard is available now on PC via Steam and Steam Deck. Solo developer Tony Barnes brings a 2.5D vector shmup inspired by classic arcade shooters.
Dragon's Dogma 2: Dark Arisen Adds Hard Mode for High-Level Players
Capcom is adding a new Hard Mode to Dragon's Dogma 2: Dark Arisen for high-level players. The expansion arrives on Nintendo Switch 2 this October.
Scarlet Hollow Releases Fifth Act Expansion Ahead of Full Launch
Black Tabby Studio released an unexpected expansion for the fifth act of episodic horror-mystery visual novel Scarlet Hollow ahead of its full release.
Forgotten Realms: New R.A. Salvatore Project Officially Announced
A new Forgotten Realms project by author R.A. Salvatore has been officially announced, continuing the legacy of Drizzt Do'Urden.
Marvel's Wolverine Rated M for Mature Ahead of September 2026 Launch
Insomniac Games' Marvel's Wolverine has received an M rating from the ESRB, citing gore, strong language, and brief nudity ahead of its September 15, 2026 release.
Bigo Live Secures Esports World Cup 2026 Content Partnership for MENA
Bigo Live joins Esports World Cup 2026 as official content partner for MENA, streaming PUBG Mobile, Mobile Legends: Bang Bang, and Honor of Kings.
Steam Deck Floppy Disk Support: Experimental Plugin Detailed
A Reddit user has developed a Steam Deck plugin allowing players to use floppy disks as physical triggers to launch games from their library.
Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave Added to Nintendo Music App
Nintendo has added ten tracks from Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave to Nintendo Music ahead of the tactical RPG's September 17, 2026 release on Nintendo Switch 2.