Activision has taken over development of the next Halo title, prompting fan concerns about the franchise’s future. Xbox’s restructuring cut 268 roles at Halo Studios, with 1,600 layoffs already announced, and a new team will handle Halo while a small core group maintains current games. The change raises questions about a potential lore reboot and whether Halo Fest Seattle, slated for December’s 25th‑anniversary celebration, will proceed. Activision’s president emphasized creating the greatest Halo game while honoring its [...]

King Art Games released a gameplay video for Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War 4 in which creative director Jan Theysen and senior designer Elliott Verbiest battle hard‑mode Ork AI in a 2v2 PvE skirmish. The developers lose the first match in four minutes and the second in thirteen, despite auto‑reinforcements and increased victory points. Their candid commentary highlights the AI’s strength and the team’s willingness to showcase the game’s current state, even if it means defeat. The video is available on YouTube [...]

Metroid Dread, a 2023 Nintendo Switch title, has become a coveted collector’s item as out‑of‑print physical copies surge past $100 on eBay. While the game sold nearly three million units in 2022, its limited availability has driven sealed US copies to $170 and Special Editions even higher. Digital downloads remain accessible via the Nintendo eShop, where Dread topped charts following the Metroid Ravenous announcement. Nintendo has yet to announce a shift away from physical media, underscoring its [...]

Roblox’s new “Build and Kill Zombies” update introduces promo codes that grant players in‑game Cash, Hacker Tokens, and vehicle parts. Players can redeem codes by accessing the shop menu, entering the promo code, and clicking redeem. Active codes provide cash and items, while expired ones are listed for reference. The codes help players upgrade their zombie‑slaying vehicles, adding weapons, fuel tanks, and other upgrades to survive longer. The article outlines how to claim and use these rewards. [...]

Sony released its weekly PlayStation Store update on September 22, 2026, adding new titles and bundles across PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, and PlayStation VR platforms. The North American lineup includes Chained Echoes, MLB the Show 26, Sniper Elite: Resistance, and Wobbly Life, while the European release features Airport Baggage Simulator, The Alchemist of Ars Magna, and Dune: Awakening, among others. The update also highlights new Arcade Archives releases and several simulation and racing titles, expanding the platform’s

Microsoft is set to launch Xbox Mythic Achievements, a new system mirroring PlayStation’s platinum trophies that reward players for 100% game completion. An Xbox PC app update revealed the 15‑second, grandiose unlock sound, which has been leaked by user Klobrille. Mythic Achievements will mark full Gamerscore attainment, echoing the original Xbox 360 achievements that pioneered console reward systems. The feature’s release date remains unannounced, but the leak suggests it will arrive soon across the Xbox ecosystem.

Sony filed a patent titled “video game controller‑driven information transfer,” proposing NFC capability in a PlayStation 6 controller to tap phones or cards for payments and streamlined account transfer. The design would let users authenticate and import account data via the controller, potentially replacing on‑screen keyboards or QR codes. Sony notes that NFC could reduce setup failures and improve reliability, though security measures would be required to prevent unauthorized account access. The patent follows a recent wave [...]