Microsoft has confirmed it will continue to support Forza Motorsport and Forza Horizon 5. The Xbox parent, however, did not confirm future entries in the two racing franchises. Turn 10 Studios said it was adding new content to Forza Motorsport, a month after the studio was reportedly hit with layoffs.
Crimson Desert, the upcoming open-world action-adventure title from South Korean developer Pearl Abyss, has been delayed. The game has been pushed back to Q1 2026 from its late 2025 release window, the studio confirmed at its Q2 FY 2025 earnings call on Thursday.
The Samsung Odyssey OLED G6 is a 27-inch QHD QD-OLED gaming monitor with a 500Hz refresh rate, HDR10+ Gaming, VESA DisplayHDR True Black 500, UL Glare Free coating, and OLED Safeguard+ burn-in protection. Meanwhile, the Samsung Odyssey G7 series includes a 37-inch 4K 165Hz model and a 40-inch 21:9 180Hz model, both with 1000R curvature and 3,000:1 contrast ratio. All models feature multiple gaming enhancements, HDR support, and adjustable stands, with the 40-inch G7 variant offering split-screen modes.
EA reportedly turned down BioWare's pitch to remaster Dragon Age: Origins, Dragon Age 2, and Dragon Age: Inquisition as a trilogy, according to a former producer. The studio wanted to remaster the first three games in the series, much like Mass Effect Legendary Edition.
Google is reportedly dropping support for the Steam for Chromebook Beta programme at the end of this year. As per the report, Chromebook users attempting to launch the beta app are now getting a pop-up message informing them about the upcoming discontinuation. The Mountain View-based tech giant has reportedly set January 1, 2026.
Microsoft has cancelled development on Contraband, a co-op title that was in the works at Just Cause maker Avalanche Studios. The news comes a month after Xbox was hit with widespread cuts, that saw several projects cancelled.
Players who are logging in to play the first Battlefield 6 open beta in early access are finding the game's servers full. The game reached over 3,30,000 concurrent players on Steam on Thursday. EA said it was working on increase server capacity.
A reliable tipster has confirmed the release date for ROG Xbox Ally and ROG Xbox Ally X handhelds. The two Xbox-branded handhelds will reportedly launch in October. Pre-orders for the devices are expected to go live later this month at Gamescom.
Sony sees a tariff impact of JPY 70 billion, compared to jpy 100 billion forecast in May. It said the estimated impact is based on tariff rates as of August 1 and that the situation remained fluid.
While it's too early to say, EA seems to have a hit on its hands with Battlefield 6. The first open beta of the much-anticipated military shooter has attracted over 20,000 concurrent players on Steam ahead of Early Access starting on August 7. Battlefield 6 will launch across PC, PS5, and Xbox Series S/X on October 10.
Developer MiHoYo is discontinuing Genshin Impact on PS4, citing hardware limitations and platform application size. The PS4 version of the game will be delisted from the PlayStation Store in September, with all updates and in-game purchases stopping next year.
Nintendo has announced an Indie World Showcase for upcoming indie games on Switch and Switch 2. The showcase will take place on Thursday, August 7 at 6 am PT (6.30 pm IST). It will be roughly 15 minutes long and will be broadcast on Nintendo's YouTube channel.
Microsoft has announced the titles joining Xbox Game Pass in the first half of August. The lineup of games is led by Ubisoft's Assassin's Creed Mirage. Other games joining the service include Rain World, Aliens: Fireteam Elite, 9 Kings and more.
EA has detailed the maps, modes, and challenges that will be available across Battlefield 6's two open beta events in August. Players will be able to access four maps and seven modes across two open beta weekends.
2K Games is reportedly unhappy with the development of the next BioShock game has changed the leadership at developer Cloud Chamber after an internal review. The studio head has departed, and the game's creative director has reportedly been moved to a publishing role.
Starfield will arrive on PS5 in Spring 2026, according to a new report. Bethesda's sci-fi RPG will reportedly get a PS5 version alongside its second expansion. The game's PS5 release was reportedly pushed back from 2025 party because of weak sales of the Shattered Space expansions.
Nintendo has raised the prices of the Nintendo Switch family of consoles, along with certain Switch and Switch 2 accessories, in the US. The company cited "market conditions" for the price hike, but said the price of the Switch would remain the same for now.
Nintendo sold more than six million units of the Switch 2 in the seven weeks following its June launch, the gaming company said on Friday, pointing to strong early demand. The company provided the early sales volumes in an earnings update and said it was keeping its forecast of selling 15 million Switch 2 units in the financial year ending March 2026.
Square Enix announced two new RPGs at the Nintendo Direct: Partner Showcase presentation on Thursday. The first, Octopath Traveler 0, will launch in December, while the second, The Adventures of Elliot: The Millennium Tales, will arrive next year.
EA fully revealed Battlefield 6 at a global event on Thursday, taking covers off the game's multiplayer maps, modes, and class and combat systems. The publisher also shared and extended look at gameplay and confirmed the release date and pricing for the military shooter.
Microsoft Satya Nadella confirmed that Xbox Game Pass generated nearly $5 billion in annual revenue last year. The game subscription service hit the milestone for the first time, Nadella confirmed.
Asus ROG Xbox Ally X and ROG Xbox Ally preorders are expected to commence next month. Asus ROG Xbox Ally X and ROG Xbox Ally pricing has also been leaked, aligning with older claims. These gaming consoles are anticipated to launch on the same day as a Microsoft live show, where a new title for Asus' Xbox-branded devices is expected to be demoed.
EA has said it's not planning on raising the prices of its games at this stage. At the company's first-quarter earnings call, CEO Andrew Wilson said EA was not planning on changing its pricing strategy, including for upcoming Battlefield 6.
Sony has announced the PS Plus monthly games for August. Action-RPG Lies of P, survival title DayZ, and fighting title My Hero One's Justice 2 will join the service on August 5. The games will be available to all PS Plus members at no additional cost.
Sony has sued Tencent over alleged copyright infringement, accusing the company's game of copying elements of its Horizon franchise. Tencent's Light of Motiram was announced last year and looked eerily similar to Horizon Zero Dawn.
Two more Xbox first-party games are reportedly coming to PS5. Gears of War: E-Day and State of Decay 3 will reportedly get a PlayStation release alongside Xbox and PC versions. The two games, don't have a release date yet but are expected to launch in 2026.
Sony has shared new details on its Project Defiant wireless fight stick for PS5 and PC. Unveiled at State of Play in June, the wireless fight stick is officially called FlexStrike. It will be released sometime in 2026.
The release date for Mortal Kombat: Legacy Kollection has leaked. The game's listing on the Xbox app reportedly showed the release date as September 29. The collection will feature multiple versions of the first four Mortal Kombat games.
The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered has reached over nine million players, Bethesda confirmed Friday. The remaster is available on PC, PS5, Xbox Series S/X and Game Pass.
Elden Ring Nightreign, the multiplayer action-survival title, is getting a two-player Duos Expeditions mode this week as part of a new update. Patch 1.02, which also features other quality-of-life improvements, will be released on July 30.
Techland has delayed the release date of Dying Light: The Beast. The survival-horror title will now launch on PC and current-generation consoles on September 19, instead of its original release date of August 21.
Assassin's Creed Shadows' Claws of Awaji expansion will be released on September 16. Ahead of the DLC, Ubisoft will also roll out two free updates that bring new features, such as the New Game+ mode, and quality-of-life improvements.
EA revealed Battlefield 6 on Thursday after a string of recent leaks, showcasing the game's single-player campaign. The reveal trailer showed off destructible environments and the USA under attack. EA will host a live multiplayer reveal event on July 31.
Forza Horizon 5 is reportedly the best-selling game on PS5 in 2025. The racing title has sold three million units on Sony's console since it released on the platform in April, according to a market analytics firm.
Nintendo fanboys can buy get their hands on a new collectible as Lego has launched a 421-piece, near 1:1 ratio Game Boy DMG set in the US. The collectible is currently available for preorder, with shipping starting October 1.
Sony and Bandai Namco announced they had entered a strategic partnership, wherein the PlayStation parent would acquire a 2.5 percent stake in the Elden Ring publisher. The two companies will focus on the fields of anima and manga.
Microsoft is reversing its decision to price The Outer Worlds 2 at $80. Developer Obsidian confirmed Wednesday that the price of the standard edition of the game would go down to $69.99 from previously announced $79.99.
Sony announced two new PS5 features on Wednesday. The company is rolling out a new PS5 system update to beta users that expands the pairing capabilities of the DualSense controller. Sony also teased a Power Saver mode for the PS5 that will be launched at a later date.
At its first-quarter FY 2025-26 earnings call, Ubisoft confirmed it was working on "new versions" of Assassin's Creed Shadows that would launch on "other machines", suggesting a Switch 2 port of the game was in development.
At the Google I/O Connect event in Bengaluru, Google has announced a collaboration with Unity to launch the Google Play X Unity Game Developer Training programme in India. The programme that is supported by the Game Developer Association of India (GDAI), will offer free training for 500 developers in partnership with the governments of Tamil Nadu and Andhra Pradesh.
Battlefield 6 will be revealed on July 24, EA has confirmed. The game is set to launch sometime in fiscal year 2026. Battlefield 6 will mark a return for the franchise after 2021's Battlefield 2042.
Pokémon Legends: Z-A got new gameplay footage from the Switch 2 at the Pokémon Presents showcase on Tuesday. The broadcast also featured news and updates on Pokémon Champions, two Pokémon TV shows, and a new Pokémon puzzle game.
The Pokémon Company will host its annual Pokémon Presents showcase on Tuesday, July 22, bringing news and updates on the iconic franchise. The broadcast will likely feature a new look at the upcoming Pokémon Legends: Z-A, which is set to launch on Nintendo Switch and Switch 2 in October.
Ubisoft announced a free update for Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora that will add two of the most requested features to the game: a third-person mode and New Game+. The free update will roll out on December 5, days ahead of the release of Avatar: Fire and Ash.
At Ubisoft's annual general meeting this month, CEO Yves Guillemot said the company's slate of upcoming launches included a new Ghost Recon game. Ubisoft has not yet officially revealed a new Ghost Recon title, but is working on several projects across its major franchises.
A new report has claimed that Elden Ring developer FromSoftware is in the advanced stages of development on an unannounced project that could launch in 2026. The studio has already revealed its upcoming multiplayer action title, The Duskbloods, that will be released on the Switch 2 next year.
EA is reportedly gearing up to fully reveal the next Battlefield game later this month. The company is said to be planning a three-day launch event for the next entry in the military shooter series. A new leak also claims that the game will be called Battlefield 6.
Dell has launched upgraded Alienware Area-51 and Aurora gaming laptops in India, featuring Intel Core Ultra HX CPUs and Nvidia GeForce RTX 50 series GPUs. The Area-51 comes in 16 and 18-inch sizes, while the Aurora 16X offers up to Core Ultra 9 chipset. Dell also introduced AMD Ryzen AI 300-powered Dell Plus AI laptops, including the 14 Plus, 14 2-in-1 Plus, and 16 Plus models.
Cyberpunk 2077 Update 2.3 is rolling out across PC, PS5 and Xbox Series S/X platforms, developer CD Projekt Red announced on Wednesday. It adds four new vehicles with added side quests tied to each one for obtaining them. Further, the new AutoDrive feature enables autonomous driving within the game, taking the player character, V, to their chosen destination. Other changes include self-driving Delamain cabs, new NPCs in photo mode, frame generation support for all major GPU brands, and other quality-of-life improvements.
Apple News+ has introduced a new Emoji Game for subscribers in two countries, coinciding with World Emoji Day. This daily puzzle challenges users to complete three phrases using as few moves as possible. It joins four other puzzles already available on the platform, and is only available to Apple News+ subscribers.
