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Mistfall Hunter Reaches 1 Million Players and Announces Solo Mode
The action RPG Mistfall Hunter from Bellring Games has attracted more than 1 million players, and the developers will add a solo mode and new Normal and Cataclysm difficulty levels in the first season. The new extraction action role-playing game Mistfall Hunter has drawn over 1 million players, according to developer Bellring Games. The developers...
Rockstar Offers Triple Payouts and Free Fast Travel in Red Dead Online
Rockstar Games has launched a collector’s month in Red Dead Online, giving players triple the payout in cash and XP for collections, assignments, and shootout modes. Players have plenty of activities to pursue in Red Dead Online throughout August. Rockstar Games has kicked off the collector’s month by increasing rewards for participating in this role....
Netflix Dissolves Entire FIFA Game Development Team
Refactor Games, the studio behind the official FIFA game for Netflix, has laid off its entire staff just two months after release. FIFA World Cup: Launch Edition was released on June 11, 2026, exclusively on Netflix Games and was available to all service subscribers. However, the situation surrounding the developers indicates that the project did...
Publishers Alter Release Plans Due to GTA VI, Triggering Wave of Major Games
The traditional gaming industry “dead season” will not happen in 2026. Owners of PS5 and other platforms face a three-month stretch with a record number of releases, as such a dense schedule has not been seen in a long time. Dozens of AAA projects and indie games will launch over the coming months. The release...
Repair Service Attributes Overheating Issues to Original PS5 Design Flaw
Electronics repair shop TronicsFix warned about PS5 overheating issues several years ago, and those findings have now been confirmed. According to TronicsFix, the liquid metal in early PS5 models can shift away from the APU cooling system over time, especially if the console is kept in a vertical position for long periods. Inadequate power supply...
Untitled Goose Game Creators’ New Game Big Walk Draws Players
Big Walk, the cooperative game from the creators of Untitled Goose Game, has become a PS Plus hit with a Metacritic score of 94 and the number two spot on the Steam sales chart. Added to the August PS Plus lineup, the cooperative game Big Walk has turned into a summer hit. The title from...
Halo Studios Begins Layoffs Following Release of Halo Campaign Evolved
Halo Studios has not yet officially commented on the scale of the new wave of layoffs or disclosed the number of employees affected. Several Halo Studios employees reported cutbacks at the company. Among those laid off was producer Nick Treitman, who worked on the Halo franchise for six and a half years. He stated that...
Sony Warns PS5 Disc Edition Buyers That the Era of Physical Games is Ending
The company previously made it clear that it completely ignores the opinions of those who are dissatisfied. Sony is continuing preparations to phase out physical game copies for PlayStation, confirming that it does not intend to change its previously announced plans. Users discovered a special warning regarding the upcoming transition to a digital game distribution...
Xbox to Introduce Platinum Trophy Equivalent by End of Year
Some players find the current achievement system lacking. Microsoft appears to be preparing an expansion for its Xbox achievement system by adding a reward reminiscent of PlayStation’s platinum trophies. Xbox General Manager Asha Sharma hinted at this change when answering user questions on social media. Console achievement history began with the Xbox 360, where Microsoft...
Lara Croft fans disappointed ahead of gamescom 2026
Crystal Dynamics confirmed that visitors will not be able to play Tomb Raider: Legacy of Atlantis at gamescom 2026, though the studio promises to show a new trailer for the remake. Crystal Dynamics announced that Tomb Raider: Legacy of Atlantis will not be available to play at gamescom 2026. Attendees will not be able to...
Sony Withheld Early Reviews for Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls
MARVEL Tōkon: Fighting Souls launches today without pre-release reviews because journalists will begin testing the online-focused game at the same time as everyday players. MARVEL Tōkon: Fighting Souls releases on August 6, marking the first time in a long time that a major PlayStation game is launching without full reviews ahead of time. Unlike most...
Sony Confirms PlayStation Will Not Return to Disc-Based Games on PS5 Boxes
Sony has begun adding an official warning about the shift to digital distribution to PS5 packaging. Buyers noticed that new batches of the PS5 feature a message about the future of the platform. It states: Important Information: Starting in January 2028, all new PlayStation games will be available for purchase exclusively in digital format—on the...
HBO Max to produce documentary on the “Gilmore Girls” phenomenon
The iconic series “Gilmore Girls” is set to be the subject of a feature-length documentary. According to Deadline, HBO Max has officially greenlit a project dedicated to the show’s production history, its lasting cultural impact, and the enduring devotion of its global fanbase. The film will explore how the beloved series—which originally aired from 2000...
New Season of ‘Ted Lasso’ Receives Its Lowest Critical Ratings
The fourth season of Ted Lasso has premiered on Apple TV+, though early critical reception has been noticeably more lukewarm compared to the show’s previous installments. At present, the new season holds a 76% approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes and a score of 60 out of 100 on Metacritic, marking the lowest ratings in the...
GTA VI Listed on PlayStation Store as Rockstar Prepares Campaign
GTA VI has been added to the list of most anticipated PlayStation games, which could signal the upcoming launch of Rockstar’s large-scale pre-release marketing campaign. Rockstar Games has not yet launched a full-scale promotional campaign for GTA VI. New signals indicate that the release is moving forward on schedule. This time, PlayStation itself has taken...
Last Chance to Claim Two Free Games on Epic Games Store Today
Epic Games Store is giving PC users a few hours to claim two games for their libraries. Users can add both titles to their Epic Games Store accounts for free, and the games will remain theirs to keep forever. The first game is OTXO, a brutal top-down roguelite shooter. The protagonist travels to a mysterious...
Mistfall Hunter Reaches 1 Million Players and Announces Solo Mode
The action RPG Mistfall Hunter from Bellring Games has attracted more than 1 million players, and the developers will add a solo mode and new Normal and Cataclysm difficulty levels in the first season. The new extraction action role-playing game Mistfall Hunter has drawn over 1 million players, according to developer Bellring Games. The developers...
Rockstar Offers Triple Payouts and Free Fast Travel in Red Dead Online
Rockstar Games has launched a collector’s month in Red Dead Online, giving players triple the payout in cash and XP for collections, assignments, and shootout modes. Players have plenty of activities to pursue in Red Dead Online throughout August. Rockstar Games has kicked off the collector’s month by increasing rewards for participating in this role....
Netflix Dissolves Entire FIFA Game Development Team
Refactor Games, the studio behind the official FIFA game for Netflix, has laid off its entire staff just two months after release. FIFA World Cup: Launch Edition was released on June 11, 2026, exclusively on Netflix Games and was available to all service subscribers. However, the situation surrounding the developers indicates that the project did...
Publishers Alter Release Plans Due to GTA VI, Triggering Wave of Major Games
The traditional gaming industry “dead season” will not happen in 2026. Owners of PS5 and other platforms face a three-month stretch with a record number of releases, as such a dense schedule has not been seen in a long time. Dozens of AAA projects and indie games will launch over the coming months. The release...
Repair Service Attributes Overheating Issues to Original PS5 Design Flaw
Electronics repair shop TronicsFix warned about PS5 overheating issues several years ago, and those findings have now been confirmed. According to TronicsFix, the liquid metal in early PS5 models can shift away from the APU cooling system over time, especially if the console is kept in a vertical position for long periods. Inadequate power supply...
Untitled Goose Game Creators’ New Game Big Walk Draws Players
Big Walk, the cooperative game from the creators of Untitled Goose Game, has become a PS Plus hit with a Metacritic score of 94 and the number two spot on the Steam sales chart. Added to the August PS Plus lineup, the cooperative game Big Walk has turned into a summer hit. The title from...
Halo Studios Begins Layoffs Following Release of Halo Campaign Evolved
Halo Studios has not yet officially commented on the scale of the new wave of layoffs or disclosed the number of employees affected. Several Halo Studios employees reported cutbacks at the company. Among those laid off was producer Nick Treitman, who worked on the Halo franchise for six and a half years. He stated that...
Sony Warns PS5 Disc Edition Buyers That the Era of Physical Games is Ending
The company previously made it clear that it completely ignores the opinions of those who are dissatisfied. Sony is continuing preparations to phase out physical game copies for PlayStation, confirming that it does not intend to change its previously announced plans. Users discovered a special warning regarding the upcoming transition to a digital game distribution...
Xbox to Introduce Platinum Trophy Equivalent by End of Year
Some players find the current achievement system lacking. Microsoft appears to be preparing an expansion for its Xbox achievement system by adding a reward reminiscent of PlayStation’s platinum trophies. Xbox General Manager Asha Sharma hinted at this change when answering user questions on social media. Console achievement history began with the Xbox 360, where Microsoft...