Sony has revealed the PS Plus Game Catalogue lineup for May. This month's additions include Star Wars Outlaws, Bramble: The Mountain King, The Thaumaturge, Flintlock: The Siege of Dawn and more. All games coming to PS Plus will be playable starting May 19.
Apple Arcade will add two puzzle games in September, alongside three other titles and several updates to existing games. Block Blast!+ and Art of Fauna: Cozy Puzzles+ will arrive on September 3, while NFL Retro Bowl ’27, Colouring Games for Families+ and Let’s Play! Oink Games+ will also join the service that day. August updates include new packs for puffies., 200 levels for Simon’s Cat - Blast Time and a milestone update for Stitch. The catalogue has more than 200 games.
Xbox CEO Asha Sharma has seen a live playthrough of The Elder Scrolls 6 at Bethesda Game Studios. The Xbox chief said the game's scale and grandeur were "incredible." She added that the story was "even greater." The Elder Scrolls 6 is currently in development at Bethesda.
When it comes to battle royale games, few can match the popularity of Battlegrounds Mobile India or BGMI. The game’s developer, Krafton India, periodically releases BGMI redeem codes, which provide players with complimentary access to exclusive in-game rewards like skins, outfits, UC (Unknown Cash), and more. To commemorate the rollout of BGMI’s 5th Anniversary Edition 4.5 update, Krafton India has released 50 new redeem codes that allow players an opportunity to claim in-game rewards for a limited time.
Phantom Blade Zero is getting a gameplay deep dive at Sony's State of Play broadcast next week. The show will be dedicated to the action title from Chinese developer S-Game. Phantom Blade Zero has also received a new 11-minute trailer, confirming pre-orders for the game.
Sony has announced a new limited-edtion Marvel's Wolverine PS5 console bundle, which comes with a digital edition PS5 console, a matching limited-edition DualSense controller, and a downloaded code for Insomniac Games' Marvel's Wolverine.
Alan Wake 2 has crossed 3 million copies sold across PC, PS5, and Xbox Series S/X nearly three years after its launch. Developer Remedy Entertainment announced the sales milestone in its latest financial report for the first half of 2026. Alan Wake 2 launch on PC and consoles on October 27, 2023.
Spider-Man: Brand New Day is breaking records at the global box office, but the Hollywood blockbuster is also helping sales of Marvel's Spider-Man 2. Sony's action-adventure title has reportedly sold 316,000 copies on PS5 and PC since Brand New Day released in theatres on July 30.
More people are pre-ordering the pricier Ultimate Edition of Grand Theft Auto 6, according to Take-Two CEO Strauss Zelnick. The Take-Two boss said in a new interview that GTA 6 pre-orders had exceeded expectations. Ultimate edition of the game costs $99.99, while Standard edition costs $79.99.
1666 Amsterdam, the upcoming action-adventure game from Assassin's Creed co-creator Patrice Désilets, will launch in early access on PC later this month. The game is coming to Steam and Epic Games Store on August 25, developer Panache Digital Games has announced.
Take-Two CEO Strauss Zelnick has commented on the decision to not release a physical disc version of Grand Theft Auto 6. Zelnick said that discs don't make sense for the consumer in the case of big games. The executive, however, left the door open for a GTA 6 disc version at some point in the future.
Final Fantasy VII Revelation, the third and final chapter in the Final Fantasy 7 remake trilogy, is confirmed to get a new look at Gamescom Opening Night Live. The event, which will kick off Gamescom 2026, will take place on August 25 in Cologne, Germany.
Grand Theft Auto 6 pre-orders have had an "exceptional" start, Take-Two CEO Strauss Zelnick has said. The executive reffirmed GTA 6's November 19 release date and said the game's launch would usher in a “a new era of growth” for the company.
To celebrate 25 years of the Ghost Recon franchise, Ubisoft has released a free update for Ghost Recon Wildlands, which brings a new story mission, visual upgrades, and 60fps performance on current-gen consoles. Additionally, the mark the occasion, Ghost Recon: Future Soldier is free to claim on Ubisoft's PC store for a week.
Assassin's Creed's leadership team has a new member. Eric Baptizat, who served as game director on Assassin’s Creed Valhalla and lead game designer on Assassin's Creed Origins and Black Flag, is returning to Ubisoft. Baptizat will join Guesdon, Martin Schelling, and François de Billy as part of the leadership team in charge of the Assassin's Creed franchise at Vantage Studios.
Rockstar Games has announced that an extended look look for Grand Theft Auto 6 is coming later this month on Netflix. Grand Theft Auto VI: An Extended Look will premiere on the streaming giant on August 27 at 3pm ET. The showcase will later launch on YouTube and the official GTA 6 website.
There has been no new update on Grand Theft Auto 6 since pre-orders for the game went live in late June. And it has been over a year since the game's second trailer was released. But speculation around a third trailer and gameplay reveal has intensified ahead of Take-Two's earnings call this week.
Activision and Treyarch release Call of Duty: Black Ops and Black Ops 2 ports on PS4 and PS5 on July 9. In less than a month, the two games are reportedly among the best-selling titles of 2026. According to an analyst's estimates, Black Ops 2 has sold 8.2 million copies, while Black Ops has sold 3 million units on PS4 and PS5.
2K and Hangar 13 have shared a first look at gameplay for Mafia: The Old Country's Man of Honor expansion. The story DLC is launching on PC, PS5, and Xbox Series S/X on August 14. The expansion will add two new story chapters, and new content to the game's Free Ride mode.
EA has shared a deep-dive on the new open-world mode coming to EA Sports FC 27. The Grounds mode will be availabel to players on PC, PS5, Xbox Series S/X, and Switch 2. EA Sports FC 27 will launch on September 25, 2026. Ultimate and Ultimate Plus editions will come with seven-day early access.
Battlefield maker Electronic Arts has announced the completion of its acquisition by private equity firm Silver Lake, Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund, and American investment firm Affinity Partners. The company has now gone private and has been delisted from NASDAQ. The $55 billion leveraged buyout deal was announced in September 2025.
Microsoft has sent a document to developers detailing its plans to extend Xbox Backward Compatibility on PC to Xbox 360 titles. According to a report, the leaked document says that Xbox 360 games will run on the next-generation Project Helix Xbox console, “Xbox PCs,” and handheld devices.
Dave Bautista is reportedly in talks to replace Ryan Hurst for the role of Kratos in
Microsoft is working a disc-to-digital feature that will allow Xbox users to digitise their physical game collection. That feature could come out this month. According to a leaked document sent to developers, Xbox is planning to make the disc-to-digital feature available in August.
Dragon's Dogma 2 is set to get a Title Update later this month. Capcom has now confirmed that the update will include a 60fps patch for the game on PS5 and Xbox Series S/X. Additionally, the developer has announced it is working on a Hard Mode for the game.
Sony has said that it doesn't expect any negative impact on its gaming business due to its move to end disc production in 2028. The company's CFO said there had been no impact on business after the plan was announced. The PlayStation parent will stop making discs for new games starting January 2028.
In Europe, the prices for 512GB and 1TB Xbox Series S/X models have gone up by EUR 150 and EUR 200. The 512GB Xbox Series S model now costs EUR 499.99, up from the previous EUR 349.99. The 1TB model, which was previously EUR 399.99, is now EUR 599.99.
Sony has said it will "cautiously" move forward with its plan to end physical game disc production in 2028. During its latest earnings call, the company acknowledged backlash from users, but said it would press ahead with its plan. Sony announced this month it would stop making physical discs for new PlayStation games starting January 2028.
Xbox and The Coalition have revealed Gears of War: E-Day's multiplayer, detailing maps, modes, characters, and more. The third-person shooter will feature a PvE Horde Siege mode and a PvP Versus mode. A new trailer featuring a deep-dive on multiplayer systems has been released, as well.
Rockstar Games could share an update on GTA 6 soon, according to a tipster. The studio could reveal the game's third trailer and gameplay in August. GTA 6 pre-orders went live in June, but Rockstar has not revealed gameplay from the title yet.
Assassin's Creed Hexe is the next mainline title in the series, but Ubisoft has not announced a release window for the title. An industry insider, however, has claimed that the game will not launch before the second half of 2027 at the earliest. Assassin's Creed Hexe was announced in 2022.
Sony is set to be a major beneficiary of the launch of Grand Theft Auto 6 but the highly anticipated game is landing as the PlayStation maker grapples with rising prices of memory chips. The company has a long history with Take-Two Interactive Software, which will launch its delayed GTA 6 on November 19.
Microsoft reported that Xbox content and services declined 10 percent year-on-year in the fourth quarter of FY2026. During the company's earnings call on Wednesday, CEO Satya Nadella said Xbox was expected to return to growth by the end of FY2027.
Sony has hiked the price of the PS5 standard edition console in India. The price of the console has gone up by Rs. 15,000, from Rs. 54,990 previously to Rs. 69,990. The console has been listed on Sony's storefront with the revised price. The revised price of the PS5 digital edition has not been confirmed yet.
Wuchang: Fallen Feathers sequel has been announced by publisher 505 Games. The sequel will be developed by Indolphinity, a new studio founded by Wuchang director Xia Siyuan. Wuchang: Fallen Feathers released in 2025 and has since sold over 1 million copies.
The PlayStation Plus monthly games lineup for August has been announced. Next month, PS Plus will add two survival horror games: Dying Light 2 Stay Human: Reloaded Edition and Signalis. Additionally, co-op adventure game Big Walk arrives on PS Plus as a day-one launch title.
Sony and Naughty Dog reportedly plan to launch Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet sometime in 2027. According to an industry insider, the game is intended to arrive next year. Sony has not yet announced a release window for the game. Intergalactic was revealed at The Game Awards 2024.
Capcom has reported a strong first quarter of its fiscal year 2026, driven by the sales of its games. Resident Evil Requiem has crossed 8 million copies sold, while Pragmata has surpassed 2.5 million units sold. Capcom has registed a year-on-year increase in net sales and operating profit in the quarter.
Ubisoft has reportedly begun development on a new Far Cry game, said to be an "ambitious" open-world first-person shooter. The game is reportedly codenamed Kodiak and completed its conceptualisation phase earlier this month. The new Far Cry game is separate from the next mainline Far Cry title also in development at Ubisoft's Vantage Studios.
Xbox has fixed a major outage on its platform that prevented users from signing in, playing games, and completing purchases. The company said the issue originated from a failure in a licensing service that sits outside of Xbox. Xbox is now reviewing the incident to prevent similar outages in the future.
Grand Theft Auto 6's physical version will come with a digital download code in the box. Developer Rockstar Games has now detaled region restrictions on download code redemptions for PlayStation. GTA 6's download code will be tied to the region of the user's platform account.
Tomb Raider: Catalyst, the next mainline Tomb Raider game, has been delayed. Publisher Amazon Games Studios has confirmed that game will now launch in 2028. Catalyst was initally set for launch in 2027. The development comes after Crystal Dynamics confirmed Tomb Raider: Legacy of Atlantis had been delayed from its initial 2026 launch window. The remake will now launch on February 12, 2027.
God of War Laufey, which was revealed at State of Play in June, will launch on PS5 on February 26, 2027, Sony and Santa Monica Studio have confirmed. The game is currently availble to wishlist on PlayStation Store. Additionally, Santa Monica has also confirmed a new God of War game featuring Kratos.
Microsoft has begun testing an ad-supported option on Xbox, the company announced on Thursday. As part of this initiative, Xbox users will be able to stream select games they own without paying for a cloud gaming subscription. During the test phase, the capability will be limited to Xbox Insiders. Microsoft says that the sessions are currently limited to one hour, although the core gameplay experience is claimed to remain free of ad interruptions.
Microsoft on Wednesday announced the early release of Xbox Backward Compatibility on PC. The initiative aims to bring select games of the original Xbox console to Windows PCs and compatible handheld gaming consoles for the first time. Microsoft’s initial lineup includes four titles, including BLiNX: The Time Sweeper and Conker: Live and Reloaded, which are available through the Xbox app on PC and are included with every Xbox Game Pass tier.
Lenovo has revealed key specifications of the upcoming Legion C700 handheld ahead of its August launch. The device will feature a 7.82-inch 120Hz IPS display, TMR thumbsticks, Hall Effect triggers and programmable controls. It is designed for Tencent START cloud gaming, enabling users to stream supported titles without downloading them. Lenovo has yet to disclose the processor, RAM, storage or battery capacity. The Legion C700 could initially be limited to the Chinese market.
Marvel's Wolverine has received a new cinematic trailer from Insomniac Games, featuring action set pieces and a first-look at a character in the game. The developer said the new trailer, which does not include gameplay, will play ahead of Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey in select US theatres.
Analytics firm Newzoo's data shows that that GTA 6 generated around $180 million in digital pre-orders across the US, the UK, France, Italy, Germany, and Spain in its first week of sales. The firm said the game was on pace to generate $3.3 billion to $5.2 billion in cumulative global sales by the end of its launch week.
The Duskbloods, the upcoming multiplayer action title developer by FromSoftware, is getting a closed network playtest next month. The test will begin on August 21 and go on till August 24. Applications for the network test will start later this month, FromSoftware said.
Grand Theft Auto 6 is coming out on PS5 and Xbox Series S/X on November 19, 2026, and is expected to launch on PC sometime later. Rockstar has not yet confirmed a PC port of the game. A former Rockstar producer has now explained why the studio launches its games on consoles first.
Sony has revealed the slate of games coming to PS Plus Game Catalogue in July. The game subscription service will add Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora, Rise of the Ronin, Dying Light, Citizen Sleeper 2, among other games this month. All titles will be playable starting July 21.
