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The VergeControl Resonant Sequel Announced with Dylan Faden as Sole Playable Character, Releasing September 2026
Remedy Entertainment announced the September 24 2026 release date for Control Resonant during the June 2 2026 PlayStation State of Play. The trailer previewed a story centered on Dylan Faden as the sole playable character.
The VergeSony State of Play Announces God of War: Laufey, Wolverine Release Date and Updates for Over a Dozen Titles
The June 2, 2026 State of Play lasted more than 60 minutes and included gameplay from Marvel’s Wolverine plus new titles from Sony and third-party studios. Several games received September and October 2026 release dates.
The Japan TimesAustralian Lab-Grown Brain Cells Play Doom on Silicon Chip
Researchers at Cortical Labs trained roughly 200,000 living human neurons to control the 1990s video game Doom. The cells, grown from donated blood stem cells, sit on a silicon chip that converts their electrical signals into game inputs.
techjuice.pkAustralian Scientists Grow Neurons on Silicon Chip to Play Classic Video Game Doom
@AFP reported that Australian researchers trained lab-grown brain cells on a silicon computer chip to play the 1990s video game Doom.
The Verge007 First Light Releases as Action Game from Hitman Studio
IO Interactive released 007 First Light, an origin story featuring James Bond. The game launched on May 27, 2026 for PC, PS5, and Xbox, with a version for Switch 2 also planned.
Japan TimesDragon Quest JRPG Series Marks 40 Years Since 1986 Release
The first Dragon Quest game launched on May 27, 1986, for the Nintendo Entertainment System. The series is credited with establishing the Japanese role-playing game genre.
thurrott.comMicrosoft Flight Simulator Adds Aerial Firefighting Mission
The NSW Rural Fire Service partnered with Microsoft to include an aerial firefighting mission in Flight Simulator. The update uses footage captured by a high-resolution camera to depict real locations.
ForbesDestiny 2 Development to End After June Update
Bungie announced that Destiny 2 will receive a final content update in June before development ceases. Sony Interactive Entertainment will rely on Marathon as its primary first-party live-service title going forward.
thehindu.comBungie to End Support for Destiny 2 and Shift Focus to Marathon
Bungie decided earlier this year to end ongoing support for Destiny 2. The studio is moving some staff to Marathon while the scale of future layoffs remains undecided.
nintendoworldreport.comVisual Novel Coffee Talk Tokyo Releases May 21
Coffee Talk Tokyo, a visual novel from Indonesia-based Toge Productions, launched May 21. The game is set in a near-future Tokyo and features characters including spirits and humans who gather at a late-night coffee shop.
gamereactor.euStudio behind Disco Elysium announces new game
ZA/UM has announced a new game following the departure of several original team members. The studio said the project continues work on the intellectual property.
foxbusiness.comTake-Two Reaffirms Grand Theft Auto VI Release for November 19
Take-Two Interactive confirmed the November 19 launch date for Grand Theft Auto VI after reporting fourth-quarter results that exceeded expectations. The company issued cautious guidance for the coming fiscal year, prompting a decline in shares during regular trading.
ForbesCrimson Desert Adds Kliff Musket Use and New Camp Pond
Pearl Abyss released a new patch for Crimson Desert that adds musket and shotgun use for Kliff along with a camp pond for fishing and fish breeding. The update also includes 20 new small animal species, a Baby Wyvern pet, and multiple quality-of-life changes.
comicbook.comBungie to Release Final Major Update for Destiny 2 on June 9
Bungie announced Thursday that it will release the last major update for Destiny 2 on June 9. The game will remain playable after the update, similar to the original Destiny.
ForbesBungie Ends New Content for Destiny 2 After June Updates
Bungie announced that Destiny 2 will receive final updates in June before entering maintenance mode. The studio will shift focus to Marathon following a six-month content gap.
finance.yahoo.comUbisoft Shares Fall 14 Percent After Company Forecasts Further Losses
Ubisoft shares fell 14 percent on Thursday after the game developer reported an operating loss and warned of continued declines in the coming year. The company posted full-year results showing lower net bookings and outlined ongoing restructuring measures.
gamingbolt.comForza Horizon 6 Review Covers Open-World Racing in Japan
Microsoft released Forza Horizon 6 for PC and Xbox Series X/S. The game features a large map of Japan with various races and challenges.
Science NewsEarth Storms Cannot Persist Indefinitely Due to Atmospheric Physics
Storms in the video game The Legend of Zelda can continue until a player completes specific quests. Real-world storms on Earth end because atmospheric processes restore balance between temperature and moisture.
Al JazeeraWest Bank Developer Adapts 75-Year-Old Folk Tale into Video Game 'Dreams on a Pillow'
Rasheed Abueideh is creating Dreams on a Pillow, which follows a mother displaced during the 1948 Nakba. The project draws from a story that is 75 years old. Al Jazeera spoke with the developer from the occupied West Bank on the day the article was published.
FortuneOrigin Lab Raises $8M to License Video Game Data for AI World Models
Origin Lab, founded by Anne-Margot Rodde, Antoine Gargot and Colin Carrier, secured $8 million in seed funding led by Lightspeed Ventures. The startup operates a marketplace converting video game assets into licensed training data for AI systems that model physical movement. Inve…
EngadgetOverwatch Characters to Appear as Skins in Fortnite
Epic Games will add several Overwatch characters as cosmetic skins in Fortnite beginning May 14. The skins include Mercy, Tracer, Genji and a mech-less D.va, and will be sold in a bundle with additional cosmetic items. The collaboration also includes Overwatch-inspired weapons, h…
techjuice.pkCrimson Desert Update Adds Lion and Tiger Mounts
Pearl Abyss has issued a new update for Crimson Desert allowing players to ride lions and tigers. The company reported $178.8 million in revenue from the game's first weeks of launch and projected full-year revenue of $430–$514 million, with 80 percent of copies sold in North Ame…
ForbesValorant 12.09 Patch Notes Detail Neon and Shotgun Changes
The latest Valorant update introduces nerfs to Neon agent abilities and shotgun accuracy. Developers adjusted High Gear movement bonuses and fuel regeneration while standardizing reduced accuracy across all shotguns during movement. The patch also includes bug fixes for several a…
japantoday.comNintendo Raises Switch 2 Price by $50 Citing Memory Chip Costs
Nintendo announced a $50 price increase for its Switch 2 console in the United States effective in September. The company cited higher component prices including memory chips, which have doubled in cost in the first quarter of 2026 due to demand from AI data centers. Similar pric…
abcnews.go.comSen. Tim Scott Calls for US to Become Crypto Capital of the World
Senator Tim Scott posted on X urging the United States to position itself as the global leader in cryptocurrency. The statement comes amid ongoing policy debates around digital assets and innovation. Separately, a new video game satirizing migrant Channel crossings in Britain has…
EngadgetDouble Fine Employees File Petition to Unionize with Communications Workers of America
Xbox studio Double Fine filed a petition with the National Labor Relations Board on May 7 to form a union covering all 42 of its regular employees. The move follows a series of successful unionization efforts at other Microsoft gaming studios including Blizzard and ZeniMax. Worke…
Canadian Union Seeks Government Review of $55 Billion Electronic Arts Takeover
A Canadian union has asked the federal government to examine the proposed acquisition of Electronic Arts by a group including Saudi Arabia's sovereign wealth fund and a private equity firm headed by U.S. President Donald Trump's son-in-law. The union cited risks to national secur…
The VergeSony Evaluates AI Tools for PlayStation Game Development
Sony described artificial intelligence as a powerful tool during an earnings presentation on May 8, 2026. The company said its studios are using AI to automate repetitive tasks and accelerate animation, modeling and quality assurance. Sony emphasized that AI augments human talent…
cnet.comNintendo Raises Switch 2 Prices Citing Memory Chip Costs and Adjusts Fiscal 2027 Sales Forecast
Nintendo will increase the U.S. price of the Switch 2 from $449.99 to $499.99 effective September 1 and the Japan price from 49,980 yen to 59,980 yen effective May. The company expects to sell 16.5 million units in the fiscal year ending March 2027, down from 19.86 million the pr…
forbes.comAngry Birds, FIFA International Soccer, Dragon Quest and Silent Hill Inducted into World Video Game Hall of Fame
The Strong National Museum of Play announced the 2026 class on May 7, bringing the hall's total to 53 games in its 12th year. The inductees were added to the HOF rotunda in Rochester, New York, as part of the ESL Digital Worlds exhibit. They prevailed over finalists that included…
indiatoday.intoday.inXbox CEO Asha Sharma Announces Four-Point Plan, Next-Gen Console, and Leadership Changes
Asha Sharma addressed hundreds of Xbox employees two weeks before May 7, 2026, declaring the organization must fix frustrations over infrequent console updates and weak PC presence. She promised biweekly console updates through the end of 2026, announced leadership changes and dr…
EngadgetStranger Than Heaven Game Set for Release This Winter
The company behind the Yakuza series announced Stranger Than Heaven will be released this winter. The game follows the life of Makoto Daito over five decades as he founds the Tojo Clan. A new trailer shows gameplay that includes music creation and artist management in addition to…
Ars TechnicaGoogle DeepMind Takes Minority Stake in EVE Online Developer
Google DeepMind has formed a research partnership with the developer of the sci-fi simulation game EVE Online to study artificial intelligence in complex player-driven systems. The partnership was announced as the game's developer completed a $120 million management buyout from i…
ForbesR-Type Dimensions III Digital Release Scheduled for May 19 on Multiple Platforms
The updated port of the 1993 Super Famicom shooter will launch digitally on Switch, Switch 2, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S and PC via Steam. A collector’s edition featuring a figure sculpted by Weta Digital follows on August 11. Forbes reported the dates and details on May 6, 2…
New York PostGameStop Acquires Stake in eBay
GameStop Corp. is preparing a takeover bid for eBay Inc., leading to a surge in shares for both companies. eBay's stock rose more than 13% in after-hours trading, while GameStop gained 7%. The move comes as GameStop, under Ryan Cohen, builds a position in eBay ahead of an offer e…
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewMicrosoft Xbox Leaders Outline Strategy Focused on Daily Active Players
Microsoft's Xbox division has released an internal memo detailing a new strategy emphasizing daily active players and priorities in hardware, content, experience, and services. The memo acknowledges player frustrations and outlines plans for a global platform. It also mentions a…
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewGenki Kawamura Adapts Exit 8 Video Game into Feature Film
Japanese filmmaker Genki Kawamura has released a film adaptation of the horror video game Exit 8, developed by Kotake Create. The game involves players navigating looping subway tunnels by spotting anomalies to escape. Kawamura stated that the project's simplicity reveals aspects…
cloud.google.comCapcom and Virgin Voyages Introduce AI Tools at Google Cloud Conference
Video game company Capcom and cruise line Virgin Voyages are debuting new AI applications at a Google Cloud developer conference in Las Vegas. Capcom's AI agents assist in video game playtesting, while Virgin Voyages' Rovey virtual assistant supports trip booking and recommendati…
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewNintendo Switch 2 Leads U.S. Console Sales in March, Driven by Pokemon Pokopia
Nintendo's Switch 2 led U.S. hardware sales in both units and dollars in March, driven by the release of Pokemon Pokopia. Gaming hardware spending rose 69% year-over-year to $500 million, according to Circana. The console has alternated with Sony's PlayStation 5 for the top spot…
medium.comEU Faces Calls to Ban Publishers from Shutting Down Servers for Older Video Games
Publishers are increasingly dropping older but popular video game titles by shutting down their servers overnight, affecting gamers. Calls are growing for the European Union to ban this practice. The moves have left players unable to access these games.
techjuice.pkPearl Abyss Releases Patch for Crimson Desert Adding New Moves and Shield Hiding Feature
Pearl Abyss released a patch for the action RPG Crimson Desert that includes new combat moves, shield hiding mechanics, and one additional feature. The update arrived less than a day after the company announced an extended development roadmap incorporating some of these elements.…
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewCrimson Desert Video Game Features Protagonist with Cat Companions
Crimson Desert is an action-adventure video game developed by Pearl Abyss. The game allows players to control a character named Macduff who interacts with cats in the game's world. Wired reported on the game's mechanics and narrative elements involving these interactions.
EngadgetKlei Entertainment Announces Don't Starve Elsewhere Sequel with 3D Terrain
Klei Entertainment has announced Don't Starve Elsewhere, a sequel to the 2013 survival game Don't Starve. The new title introduces three-dimensional terrain, including mountains, cliffs, and plateaus, along with new biomes, animals, enemies, and bosses.
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewMarathon Game Performance One Month After Launch
Marathon, a multiplayer shooter game developed by Bungie, launched one month ago. This article examines its reception based on player sentiment, critic scores, sales figures, and player numbers. The analysis draws from available data reported by Forbes.
gamereactor.euTombwater Video Game Review Highlights Metroidvania and Soulslike Elements
Tombwater, developed by Moth Atlas, combines metroidvania and soulslike genres in a 2D top-down Eldritch Western setting. The game features adjustable difficulty sliders for damage dealt and taken, an open-world map with explorable areas, and combat using knives and guns.