Xbox announced a wave of layoffs that includes the closure of Ninja Theory, the studio behind the Hellblade series, and cuts that have effectively dismantled Halo Studios and halved World’s Edge, the Age of Empires developer. At the same time, Microsoft restructured studio oversight, moving Obsidian under Bethesda and shifting Rare, World’s Edge and Halo to Activision’s publishing umbrella. The community reaction has been one of shock and grief, especially after Ninja Theory’s recent reveal of Hellblade III, [...]

Remedy Entertainment launched Control Resonant, the sequel to 2019’s Control, on the PlayStation Store for PS5. Players control Dylan Faden, Jesse Faden’s brother, in Manhattan to find his sister and battle the Hiss and the Mold. Combat pivots to melee, featuring the shapeshifting Aberrant weapon that transforms into a hammer or dual blades, plus supernatural abilities and environmental tactics. The title includes visual upgrades for PS5 Pro. Two digital editions are offered: Standard at $59.99 and Digital [...]

Rebel Wolves originally designed The Blood of Dawnwalker with a far stricter time‑limit mechanic, giving players only a narrow window of 30 in‑game days to rescue a family from vampires. Early testing showed the prologue enforced tight constraints, but feedback before launch prompted director Konrad Tomaszkiewicz to relax the main‑game timer, adding a buffer so players would not feel “fear” of failure. The revised system still tracks time per quest segment, but the cost is lower, allowing [...]

Leon Hurley, Managing Editor of GamesRadar’s guides section, oversees all tips coverage across PlayStation, Xbox, PC, and Switch. He writes and plans guides with his team, focusing on horror, action-adventure, FPS, and open‑world titles. Hurley’s career began as a staff writer for Official PlayStation Magazine during the PlayStation 2 era, progressing to deputy editor, website editor, and news editor for Kotaku UK before joining GamesRadar. He also writes on game development, publishes reviews, hosts video shows, and [...]

A new horror adventure, Heartworm, will launch on PS5, PS4, Switch, and Xbox on October 1, 2026. Developed by Vincent Adinolfi and published by DreadXP, the title follows Sam, who seeks her deceased grandfather through a mysterious online forum and a mountain house rumored to be supernatural. The game blends fixed‑camera and over‑the‑shoulder perspectives, offering 4–6 hours of play with multiple endings. It debuted on Steam in 2025, earning a “Very Positive” player rating.

Sony Interactive Entertainment released PlayStation Portal system software update 7.1.7 on September 24, 2026, focusing on battery health and performance. The update changes charging behavior so the device defaults to 80% capacity, with users able to adjust limits via Settings > System > Battery. Charging above 80% may reduce battery longevity and stability. The firmware also improves overall system performance, screen usability, and requires the latest PlayStation Link device software for connectivity and headset compatibility. Updates for [...]

Bungie announced it will restore most of the vaulted content from Destiny 2, including original campaign missions, raids, and destinations, at no extra cost to players. The company clarified that seasonal content, holiday events, and future updates will not return, citing limited staff and a shift away from live‑service gameplay. The move follows backlash over the original removal of paid content and aims to stabilize the franchise after significant layoffs and the end of regular updates.