Hideo Kojima announced that Bill Skarsgård will star as the lead in his upcoming action‑espionage title Physint, revealed during the Xbox Tokyo Game Show 2026 broadcast alongside a teaser poster. The poster shows a blonde‑haired Skarsgård with co‑star Charlee Fraser and the tagline “The Next Cold War Begins.” Kojima said the casting reflects a long‑standing mutual admiration and cited costume fittings, scans and camera tests that boosted his confidence. Physint, described as a spiritual successor to the [...]

Bungie refuted a widely circulated leak that claimed the studio plans to merge its two franchises, Destiny and Marathon, into a single narrative universe. Julia Nardin, Marathon’s creative director and a veteran of both series, posted on X that the rumor is false, emphasizing that while the games share “Bungie DNA,” they remain independent properties. The leak, which originated on 4chan and was compiled on Reddit, also alleged that former Destiny 2 developers were being rehired to bring cancelled [...]

The 2025 action roguelite Shape of Dreams, developed by Lizard Smoothie and published by NEOWIZ, has been shadow‑dropped on the PlayStation Store for PS5. Originally released on PC in September 2025, the game boasts an 86/100 OpenCritic score and blends hack‑and‑slash combat with MOBA‑style team play and strategic decision‑making. Players navigate varied worlds, choose from nine distinct travelers, and build unique combat styles. The title is priced at $24.99, with a 20% discount for PS Plus subscribers [...]

The developer of the first‑person Souls‑like Valor Mortis announced the game will retail at $40 (€40) on its October 13 launch, citing the crowded fall schedule and players’ limited budgets. The title, created by One More Level, offers a 20‑hour story and will be available on PC, PS5 and Xbox Series X/S, with a $60 Deluxe Edition that includes a future DLC and skins. The game will also debut on Game Pass day one, and free updates are planned for later [...]

Razer launched the Tartarus V2 Pro, a $199.99 ergonomic gaming keypad featuring 31 programmable inputs, an adjustable wrist rest, and Razer’s analog optical switches with adjustable actuation. The device includes a drift‑proof thumbstick, 8,000 Hz hyper‑polling, and Snap Tap/Rapid Trigger technology, allowing up to 24 keymaps via Razer Synapse. Designed for MMO and FPS players, it builds on the original Tartarus line and targets users seeking high‑precision, customizable controls in a compact form factor.

On 22 September 2026, Computer Weekly celebrated its 60th anniversary by commissioning experts, parliamentarians, IT leaders and suppliers to reflect on six pivotal technology stories—one from each decade since the 1960s. The series begins with the emergence of electronic calculators in the 1960s, noting early adoption, policy debates in the US and UK, and a modern consensus that calculators aid mathematical fluency when paired with foundational skills. It then moves to the 1970s, tracing the commercial birth of video [...]

A cult‑classic PS3 action‑adventure, Lollipop Chainsaw, returns with a sequel for PS5 titled Lollipop Chainsaw 2 Back2Back. Developed by JP Universe and published by Dragami Games and Nada Holdings, the game was showcased at Tokyo Game Show 2026 and is slated for a 2027 release. The original, created by Grasshopper Manufacture, will not return. The new title follows high‑school zombie hunter Juliet in a rebuilt San Romero, now the film‑industry hub Jaredwood, as she battles a director‑controlled [...]