Black Spades Brings Traditional Card Game Action to Xbox Series X|S
Konsole Kingz launches Black Spades on Xbox Series X|S today, bringing classic house rules like Jokers, Deuces, and Reneg calling to the console.
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Conqueror's Blade: Three Kingdoms DLC Launches July 24
The Three Kingdoms DLC hits Conqueror's Blade on July 24, introducing a new Military Rank system and faction-based regional conquest for PC players.
C-Beams: Distant Light Games' New Space Sim Takes Cues from Escape Velocity
Distant Light Games and Hooded Horse reveal C-Beams, a 2.5D space action-RPG inspired by classic shareware space sims. Coming soon to PC.
Ubisoft Responds to Backlash Over $80 Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Resynced DLC
Ubisoft has addressed player criticism regarding $80 worth of optional microtransactions in the newly released Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Resynced.
PlayStation Stays Silent Amidst Growing Backlash Over Disc Removal
Sony continues to ignore user outrage regarding the end of physical disc production, even as legal action and community protests mount.
EA College Football 27 Launches to Scathing Reviews Over Microtransactions
EA College Football 27 has officially arrived on PC, PS5, and Xbox Series S/X, but players are expressing frustration over new single-player microtransactions.
Hell Clock Brings Roguelike ARPG Action to Xbox and PlayStation
Hell Clock, the Diablo-style roguelike from Rogue Snail, is now available on Xbox Series X|S and PlayStation 5 with the Cursed War expansion included.
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.
Wreck Runners Xbox Insider Playtest is Now Live
Xbox Insiders can jump into the Wreck Runners cooperative extraction game starting today ahead of its July 16 launch on Xbox Series X|S.
Arrowhead Updates Helldivers 2 Anti-Cheat to Curb Super Credit Farming
Arrowhead Game Studios is rolling out new monitoring tools in Helldivers 2 to prevent illegitimate Super Credit farming, drawing mixed reactions from players.
Tara Gaming Aims for Triple-A Success with The Age of Bhaarat
Tara Gaming, led by Amitabh Bachchan and Amish Tripathi, is developing The Age of Bhaarat, a new action-adventure game set in the world of the Ramayana.
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.
Overwatch 2's New Hero Shion Has a Grudge Against Emily Dickinson
Shion, the latest hero in Overwatch 2, features a specific voice line that intentionally disses a classic American poet. Here is the story behind the interaction.
Beat Hazard Arcade: Does the Classic Rhythm-Shooter Still Hold Up?
Beat Hazard Arcade brings frenetic bullet-hell action to mobile in 2026. Here is how the classic rhythm-based shooter holds up for modern streaming audiences.
Why Trust in Major Video Game Companies Has Eroded by 2026
From microtransactions to cancelled projects, we look at why major studios like Ubisoft, EA, and Bethesda have lost player trust in 2026.
EVE Vanguard Operation Avalon: An Extraction Shooter in the Making
Fenris Creations' EVE Vanguard launches Operation Avalon today. Here is what you need to know about the new gameplay, map, and crafting mechanics.
The Adventures of Elliot: The Millennium Tales Review (Switch 2)
Is The Adventures of Elliot: The Millennium Tales worth $59.99? We played the new action RPG on Nintendo Switch 2 to see if it delivers.
The Mound: Omen of Cthulhu Brings Lovecraftian Extraction to 17th Century
Ace Team's latest, The Mound: Omen of Cthulhu, arrives July 15, 2026. Explore a Lovecraftian jungle in this 17th-century extraction game for PC.
Xbox Layoffs Spark Industry-Wide Reaction as Concerns Over Stability Grow
The latest round of Xbox layoffs has triggered a wave of concern across the gaming industry, with developers and analysts calling it a major turning point.
Sony Needs to Start Speaking to Us Again Following Physical Media Cut
Sony's recent decision to end physical disc production has sparked backlash, with critics arguing the company's lack of communication is failing its community.
Could a Leon Kennedy Life Sim Actually Happen?
Hideki Kamiya’s joke pitch for a cozy Resident Evil life sim starring a retired Leon Kennedy has fans dreaming of a slower pace for the iconic action hero.
Unknown Update v0.80.31 Overhauls Necromancy and Rebalances Factions
The latest update for Unknown brings a major Necromancy rework, hero balance adjustments, and new competitive map templates for PC players.
Square Enix Confirms Future Final Fantasy Remakes Won't All Mimic FF7
Square Enix clarifies that future Final Fantasy remakes will not necessarily follow the Final Fantasy 7 trilogy's action-RPG format, citing a market-in approach.
Koei Tecmo Reveals Nearly an Hour of New Attack on Titan Gameplay
Koei Tecmo has showcased nearly an hour of new gameplay for its upcoming Attack on Titan title, offering a deep look at the action-heavy mechanics.
Sony to End Physical Disc Production for New Games in January 2028
Sony has confirmed it will cease manufacturing physical game discs starting in January 2028, shifting all new releases to digital-only formats at retail.
Bungie Co-Founder Alexander Seropian is Developing 'Drifters' for Roblox
Look North World, led by Bungie co-founder Alexander Seropian, is building an extraction shooter called Drifters for the Roblox platform.
5 Games to Celebrate America’s 250th Anniversary This July 4th
Celebrate 250 years of American independence with these five historical strategy, action, and simulation games perfect for the July 4th holiday.
Feed the Pit Is a Weird, Cathartic Cultist Sim for PC
Feed the Pit has arrived on PC, blending extraction-style missions with a dark, character-driven story about hunting the wealthy for a hungry vortex.
Clive Barker's Hellraiser: Revival Hands-On: A Brutal Survival Horror Mix
Clive Barker's Hellraiser: Revival launches October 8, 2026. We went hands-on with the horror-action title featuring Pinhead and telekinetic puzzle mechanics.
Steam Machines Start Shipping as Early Adopters Share First Impressions
The first wave of Steam Machines has arrived for early adopters globally. Here is the latest on shipping status, user reactions, and the ongoing waitlist.
PlayStation's Reputation Is at Rock Bottom: Where Does Sony Go From Here?
As fan sentiment hits an all-time low following the end of physical game production, we examine the necessary steps for Sony to regain trust in the PS6 era.
Why X-Men Legends Remains One of the Best Xbox RPGs to Start Fast
Revisiting X-Men Legends, the 2004 action RPG from Raven Software that delivers immediate superhero combat and couch co-op fun for Xbox fans.
Dragon is Dead Review: A Brutally Difficult Roguelite for Xbox Series X
Dragon is Dead on Xbox Series X offers tight, skill-based roguelite action, but its punishing difficulty might not be for everyone. Here is our 3.5/5 review.
Star Ocean at 30: How Private Actions Changed the JRPG Forever
As the Star Ocean series hits its 30th anniversary, we look back at how its debut introduced the Private Action mechanic that reshaped RPG storytelling.
Google is shutting down the Tenor API this summer
Google has confirmed it will sunset the Tenor API on June 30, 2026. Here is what this means for your favorite Discord and social media reaction gifs.
Duke Nukem at 35: Looking Back at the Origin of an Action Icon
Duke Nukem turns 35. We revisit the 1991 MS-DOS side-scroller that started it all, its shareware roots, and the story behind the name.