New Far Cry Game Codenamed Kodiak Enters Development as Extraction Shooter Is Canceled
Ubisoft has a new ambitious Far Cry title in the works at Vantage Studios, while the planned extraction shooter spin-off Maverick has been shelved.
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STALKER 2 Cost of Hope Expansion and Major 2.0 Update Confirmed for August 20
GSC Game World has confirmed the Cost of Hope story expansion and a sweeping 2.0 update for STALKER 2, both arriving August 20.
Diablo 4 Season 14 Patch Nerfs Rogue Infinite Damage Bug
Blizzard has released the Diablo 4 Season 14 patch notes, officially fixing the Rogue's infinite damage exploit.
EU Commission Approves $55 Billion EA Buyout, Says Deal “Would Not Raise Competition Concerns”
The European Commission has cleared the $55 billion acquisition of Electronic Arts led by Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund.
Rust Adds Rentable Apartments and Player-Run Shops in Common Ground Update
Facepunch's July update introduces apartment complexes, rentable shops, softcore raid windows, and a new clan system to Rust.
Marvel Tokon Open Beta Hits PC With Major Performance Issues and Stuttering
Arc System Works acknowledges PC performance problems as Marvel Tokon open beta launches with stuttering, input lag, and settings issues.
Final Fantasy 14 Reveals Bastion Tank Job and Final Fantasy 7 Crossover at Berlin Fan Fest
Square Enix unveils the Bastion tank job for Evercold and confirms an eight-player FF7 crossover raid series at Berlin Fan Fest.
Santa Monica Studio Confirms Next God of War With Kratos in Development
Cory Barlog revealed at San Diego Comic-Con 2026 that the next Kratos-led God of War is already in development, directly connecting to the events of Laufey.
Microsoft Begins Testing Ad-Supported Game Streaming on Xbox
Xbox Insiders can now test free, ad-supported game streaming, with one-hour session limits and ads played before each session begins.
Avatar Legends: The Fighting Game Delayed on Xbox Just Hours Before Launch
Gameplay Group pushes the Xbox version of Avatar Legends to September 3, citing unforeseen backend issues, while PS5 and Steam players jump in today.