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June 28, 2026 - 17:57

One of the earliest tactical role-playing games ever created is finally arriving on modern consoles, more than 40 years after its original release. The 1985 title, widely considered a pioneer of...

June 27, 2026 - 13:45

The apartment decorating game Small Spaces has demonstrated an extraordinary sales trajectory, multiplying its first week revenue by roughly 15 times over the course of a year. Developer Niklas...

June 26, 2026 - 20:07

Amazon`s Prime Day 2026 is here, and it is a goldmine for gamers looking to upgrade their setup without breaking the bank. From high-refresh-rate monitors to precision mice and immersive headsets,...

June 26, 2026 - 13:17

Microsoft announced a price hike for the Xbox Series consoles today, the third increase in just over a year. Starting August 1, the Xbox Series S, which originally launched in 2020 for $300, will...

June 25, 2026 - 19:09

Bungie has announced a round of layoffs, citing that the latest expansion for Destiny 2 failed to meet internal sales and engagement goals. In a public statement, the studio expressed regret over...

June 25, 2026 - 16:41

A new claim from a known insider suggests that the physical disc version of Grand Theft Auto 6 will hit store shelves in December, aligning with the game`s expected release window. The source, who...

June 24, 2026 - 21:12

In a world of sprawling open-world epics and 100-hour RPGs, sometimes you just want a quick puzzle to solve. Mini Murder Mysteries delivers exactly that. For $4.99, this game offers a handful of...

June 24, 2026 - 11:01

Sega is taking a nostalgic trip back to the 1990s with a new physical release of the original Sonic the Hedgehog games. The company has partnered with iam8bit to produce limited-edition cartridges...

June 23, 2026 - 23:58

Netflix is diving deeper into the world of interactive entertainment with the announcement of its next major playable title. The streaming giant has confirmed that its upcoming video game project...

June 23, 2026 - 12:26

A new study suggests that spending time with certain solo video games might do more than just pass the hours. Researchers found that people who regularly played specific single-player titles...

June 22, 2026 - 19:12

Valve has quietly released a compact, silent, entry-level PC that aims to bridge the gap between living room gaming and desktop Linux adoption. Dubbed the Steam Machine, this small form-factor...

June 22, 2026 - 01:24

The CEO of Moon Studios, the developer behind the Ori series, has shared a blunt critique of Xbox`s Game Pass strategy. In a recent interview, he argued that the subscription service `could`ve...

June 21, 2026 - 04:33

Some video games cross every boundary. Age, platform preference, and even genre loyalty fade away when certain titles come up in conversation. These are the games that almost nobody dislikes, the...

June 20, 2026 - 00:05

A new physical edition for the action-adventure title Twilight Parade: Moonlit Mononoke has opened for pre-orders on PlayStation 5. This release bundles the full base game together with two...

June 19, 2026 - 02:01

After nearly 13 years of waiting, fans of the blockbuster video game series finally have a concrete update from Rockstar Games regarding the next entry, Grand Theft Auto VI. The studio broke its...

June 18, 2026 - 02:44

Rockstar Games has quietly rolled out a new offer for players who still own Grand Theft Auto 5 on older consoles. Owners of the PS4 and Xbox One versions can now upgrade to the enhanced PS5 and...

June 16, 2026 - 21:57

A sealed, untouched copy of the original Super Mario Bros for the Nintendo Entertainment System has sold for a staggering $3 million, setting a new world record for a single video game. The sale...

June 16, 2026 - 12:58

A new kind of challenge has arrived in Fremont. Off The Couch Games recently opened its doors, offering puzzle rooms that mix fun with brain-teasing scenarios. The company aims to give people a...

June 15, 2026 - 17:51

The `Launch Edition` label on Netflix`s new FIFA World Cup series suggests a humble beginning, but the final product feels less like a starting point and more like a missed penalty kick. The...

June 15, 2026 - 10:02

The hit TV series `Yellowstone` is expanding beyond the screen in a major way. Paramount has officially confirmed plans to launch a full-scale video game universe based on the modern western drama....

June 14, 2026 - 19:31

Abubakar Salim, who plays a key role in House of the Dragon, has revealed the unexpected inspiration behind his most intense scene in the season 3 premiere. The actor admitted he leaned heavily...

June 14, 2026 - 11:37

From the return of legendary franchises to quiet, personal stories about paying rent, this week`s game announcements offered a massive spread. The Legend of Zelda showed off a new entry, pushing...

June 13, 2026 - 19:11

Some characters are remembered not for their heroics, but for the chaos they leave behind. Video game villains have the unique power to drive stories forward, challenge players, and sometimes even...

June 13, 2026 - 10:49

Last week, I checked out more than two dozen new and upcoming video games in Los Angeles. Let me quickly tell you about a lot of them. Read on for: A game that came to its developer in a dream A...

June 12, 2026 - 20:33

The world`s premier fighting game tournament is back, and the numbers are staggering. Evo 2026 has officially released its competitor count, revealing a massive surge in participation that signals...

June 12, 2026 - 16:54

Some video games are built for action, others for exploration, but a select few exist to tell a story that stays with you long after the credits roll. These narrative masterpieces blur the line...

June 11, 2026 - 19:19

A new challenger is revving its engine in the racing game arena, and it might just give Forza a serious run for its money. The team at Maverick Games, made up of veterans from the Forza series, has...

June 11, 2026 - 08:42

Netflix is launching a new World Cup football video game exclusively through its gaming platform, available only to subscribers at no extra cost. The partnership brings one of the world`s most...

June 10, 2026 - 22:22

Paramount Global is taking a fresh swing at the video game business, and this time the push is coming from the top. David Ellison, the head of Paramount Skydance and a self-described gamer, has...

June 10, 2026 - 12:24

The Entertainment Software Association, the main lobbying group for the video game industry, has asked lawmakers to carve out special protections for video game content when drafting new laws aimed...