Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024's upcoming Sim Update 6 is scheduled for release in July or August 2026, bringing significant improvements to the game. The update will introduce visualization for airflow, including downdrafts and vertical wind shear, as well as new debugging tools for helicopter physics. Additionally, Sim Update 6 will feature new visual turbulence warnings, automatically added apron lighting to 2,236 airports, and improved Career mode with a new filtering layer. Bush Trips, a community-requested feature, will [...]

The entire development team behind the shooter game Luna Abyss has been laid off by Kwalee Labs, just a month after the game's release. The team, consisting of nine people, spent seven years working on the game, which received critical praise but failed to attract a large audience, peaking at 317 concurrent players on Steam. The decision to lay off the team was reportedly outside of the company's control, and the game remains available for purchase on [...]

A highly anticipated Bandai Namco Entertainment RPG, Echoes of Aincrad, is now available to try for free on the PS5 through a demo on the PS Store. The demo, which features a "Beta Test" chapter of the game, allows players to transfer their save data to the full game when it releases on July 9 for PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC. The game is the 10th console entry in the Sword Art Online series and follows [...]

Thomas Mahler, head of Moon Studios, has shared his thoughts on the state of Xbox Game Studios amidst rumors of job cuts and studio closures. Mahler, who developed two Xbox exclusives, Ori And The Blind Forest and Ori and the Will of the Wisps, believes that Xbox has struggled to identify and empower key creative teams. He suggests that the company's focus on IP rather than people has led to a decline in cultural impact, and that [...]

Housemarque, the developer behind Saros, aims to replicate the long-term success of FromSoftware, the creator of Elden Ring. The studio, founded in 1986, is aware that its games may not achieve immediate commercial success but can build a loyal fan base over time. Housemarque's studio head, Ilari Kuittinen, cites FromSoftware's slow rise to prominence as an example, stating that the studio will focus on educating the market about its unique games and building a core fan base.

Microsoft has announced the second wave of June additions to Xbox Game Pass, featuring Call of Duty: Vanguard, EA Sports FC 26, and other titles. The latest Call of Duty game to join the service is 2021's Call of Duty: Vanguard, while EA Sports FC 26 is the latest soccer game to be added. Other titles include Junkster, a road trip game from last year, and several indie games. Eight games will be leaving the service on

Sony Interactive Entertainment released a surprise PS4 system software update 13.52 on June 16, which patches security exploits and vulnerabilities. The update aims to deter ongoing and future hacking and modding attempts on the console. The PS4, despite being an older console, still has a massive library of games and remains one of Sony's most popular platforms. The update is part of a larger trend of the console losing features, services, and support for popular games.