Warsaw‑based studio Rebel Wolves released The Blood of Dawnwalker on September 3, 2026, after a $40 million development budget supplied by NetEase Inc., which acquired 26 % of the studio. Lead designer Konrad Tomaszkiewicz, formerly of The Witcher 3 and Cyberpunk 2077, self‑funded the prototype in 2022 before NetEase stepped in. The game achieved “Generally Favorable” reviews, a 9/10 from IGN, and sold over 1 million copies within days. SteamDB reports a 24‑hour peak of 24,495 concurrent players, with a 78,188 peak [...]

Rockstar Games once planned a PS2 Grand Theft Auto title set in Tokyo, but the project was ultimately canceled. Former Technical Director Obbe Vermeij revealed that the game would have mirrored GTA III’s open‑world design, featuring samurai swords and a focus on Japanese street racing. Rockstar intended to partner with a Japanese studio, then export the finished product to Western markets. The cancellation stemmed from logistical issues, notably unsigned contracts, and the company’s continued focus on American‑centric settings. [...]

Former PlayStation executives Shuhei Yoshida and Adam Boyes revived their 2013 “how to share games on PS4” clip at Tokyo Game Show 2026, posing without a disc in hand. The original video, which showed Yoshida handing Boyes a copy of Killzone: Shadow Fall before abruptly ending, amassed 21 million views and became a hallmark of the PS4 launch. Yoshida posted a photo of the reunion on Twitter, noting the irony that neither holds a physical game now that Sony has announced it will cease [...]

Fallout 76 received a major update unveiled at the Xbox Tokyo Game Show 2026, introducing the ‘The Slasher’ questline where players hunt a serial killer across Appalachia. The patch also adds native Xbox Series X|S and PlayStation 5 support, delivering 60 fps performance and 4K resolution on compatible displays. Additional content includes revamped weapon crafting that allows a fourth Legendary Mod, the return of Legacy Seasons with the first run titled ‘Armor Ace and the Power Patrol in Cold [...]

Newegg is offering a free $10 Nintendo eShop eGift card with the purchase of a $70 eShop gift card, available while supplies last. Both cards are emailed for convenience. The promotion coincides with Nintendo’s Customer Appreciation Sale, which runs until September 26 and features discounts on games, accessories, and amiibo. Popular titles such as Metroid Dread, Metroid Prime 4, and Super Mario Galaxy 2 are highlighted. The deal provides extra spending power for holiday gifting or personal [...]

Media Molecule is developing a PlayStation‑exclusive social‑simulation title inspired by Nintendo’s Animal Crossing and Harvest Moon, with a tentative 2027 release. The game will not be a service‑based model, according to MP1st. While details remain sparse, the project is expected to incorporate familiar elements such as resource gathering, community interaction, and home upgrades. The title aims to capture the low‑stress, routine gameplay that has made its inspirations popular among casual gamers.

Final Fantasy VII Revelation, the trilogy’s finale, is slated for an April 2027 launch across Xbox Series X/S, PlayStation 5, PC, and Switch 2. Director Naoki Hamaguchi estimates the game will be around 200 GB, roughly double the size of its predecessor, and will not ship on a single disc. Two post‑launch DLCs, focused on Vincent and Sephiroth, are expected to match the Intermission DLC’s size. The release date remains unchanged, with the project’s scale a key discussion point. [...]