Summer Games Done Quick canceled its sponsored stream with SNK, citing ethical concerns regarding the developer’s majority ownership by the crown prince of Saudi Arabia. The cancellation occurred just two hours into the org’s speedrun of Metal Slug in a partnered celebration of the classic run-and-gun action shooter’s 30th anniversary. The broadcast was interrupted with … Read more
Final Fantasy Resonance is set to release for PS5, Switch 2, Switch, Xbox Series Resonance is available to preorder now in two different editions. Below, we dive into what comes in each edition, as well as what preorder bonuses to expect. Let’s take a look. Final Fantasy Resonance Final Fantasy Resonance 0 PS5 switch 2 … Read more
Montreal-based developer Compulsion Games, who avoided closure amid the mass layoffs by Xbox Game Studios this month by negotiating its independence, has taken to LinkedIn to let other developers and publishers know that they are open for business – and seemingly open to working as a support studio and/or co-developer on another team’s project. “With … Read more
I’m going to make a bold proclamation: if you haven’t played Astro Bot yet, you should probably change that. This PS5 exclusive is pure delight. It feels great to play, it has tons of colorful and fun levels to explore, and it offers optional tough challenge levels for Serious Hardcore Gamers. It’s probably my favorite … Read more
A new look at Kingdom Hearts 4 may be imminent. Disney has confirmed its plans for D23, a Disney-specific convention that covers movies, TV shows, and anything Disney related. While you can expect updates on a bunch of major projects, there is one project that gamers are particularly interested in: Kingdom Hearts 4. While Disney … Read more
It might only be July, but Hallmark is already revealing its first wave of 2026 Keepsake Ornaments. The star of this year gaming-themed collection is an impressively accurate recreation of the original PlayStation, complete with light effects and the console’s iconic start-up sounds. The ornament, which is the first time Hallmark has ‘adapted’ a PlayStation … Read more
Looking to level up your San Diego Comic-Con experience? To celebrate the launch of Splatoon Raiders on Nintendo Switch 2, BRISK Iced Tea is bringing fans the BRISK x Splatoon Raiders Island Hideout, an interactive fan experience packed with competitive challenges, hands-on gameplay, exclusive merchandise, and plenty of refreshing BRISK Iced Tea while supplies last.Open … Read more
UPDATE: Activision has disabled select playlists in the Black Ops port as it investigates the issues with exploits. 📢Call of Duty: #BlackOps on PS4/PS5 Select playlists have been disabled as we investigate reported issues. — Call of Duty Updates (@CODUpdates) July 13, 2026 The original story follows below. The new PS4 and PS5 port of … Read more
Introducing False Echo, a Papers, Please-inspired 2D pixel-art cryptographic narrative adventure set aboard a WWII submarine. In short, you will man communications via the Obscura machine, figure out what’s true and what’s false, and use your intuition and deduction prowess to make critical decisions. Multiple endings await based on your choices. Developer Retromagine describes the … Read more
A fresh LEGO leak has revealed a $200 Donkey Kong Arcade Cabinet, reportedly due for release next month. An image posted to the r/Legoleak reddit shows the detailed arcade machine set, complete with Donkey Kong, Jumpman (AKA Mario) and a captive Princess Peach, all in their familiar positions. Several buttons and an arcade stick are … Read more