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PlayStation ·

GTA Online Kortz Center Heist Arrives July 14 with New Rockstar-Themed Artworks

Rockstar's GTA Online Kortz Center Heist update arrives July 14, adding heist prep missions and Rockstar-themed paintings across all platforms.

10 July·

Xbox ·

Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Resynced Launches on Xbox Series X|S with Modernised Gameplay

Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Resynced arrives for Xbox Series X|S on July 9, featuring upgraded visuals and refined combat and…

9 July·

Hardware ·

Xbox Announces Major Restructuring Affecting Studios and Staff in FY27

Microsoft’s Xbox reveals a major restructuring with about 3,200 job cuts and changes to four studios during FY27.

7 July·

Xbox ·

Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 1+2 and More Arrive on Xbox Game Pass in July 2026

Xbox Game Pass welcomes Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 1+2, The Planet Crafter, Palworld 1.0, and more in July 2026 across…

7 July·

PlayStation ·

The Elder Scrolls Online Loses Up to Half of Development Team as Roadmap Is Reevaluated

ZeniMax Online Studios has cut up to half of ESO's development team, causing a reevaluation of the game’s roadmap across…

7 July·

Xbox ·

Guilty Gear Strive Reveals Second Guest Character for Season 5 This Winter

Guilty Gear Strive will add a second guest character as part of its Season 5 content update launching winter 2026.

7 July·

PlayStation ·

Battlefield 6 Adjusts Long-range Gunplay to Align with Battlefield 4 Mechanics

Battlefield 6 receives updates to long-range gunplay, tweaking recoil and damage zones to mirror Battlefield 4’s approach.

6 July·

PlayStation ·

Microsoft Disputes Claims of PS5 GTA 6 Pre-Order Dominance Over Xbox

Microsoft disputes claims that GTA 6 PS5 pre-orders vastly outnumber Xbox, urging caution until official sales data is available.

5 July·

Nintendo ·

Rocksteady Developers Detail Struggles During Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League’s Prolonged Development

Former Rocksteady devs reveal the stress and creative struggles during Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League's seven-year development cycle.

5 July·

Cyberpunk 2077 — Official Cinematic Trailer

PlayStation ·

Cyberpunk 2077 Surpasses 40 Million Copies Sold Worldwide

Cyberpunk 2077 has sold 40 million copies worldwide, reflecting its recovery after a challenging launch and ongoing platform support.

5 July·

PlayStation ·

GTA 6 Confirmed to Launch Without Physical Disc Versions on Any Platform

GTA 6 will not be available on physical discs at launch or later for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S,…

4 July·

Hardware ·

Xbox Project Helix Reportedly to Launch Without Disc Drive, Introducing Disc-to-Digital Licensing

Microsoft’s next Xbox, Project Helix, is said to drop the disc drive and introduce digital licences for existing physical Xbox…

4 July·

PlayStation ·

Diablo 4 Season of Death Awakening Launches with Warlock Trial and Overwatch Collaboration

Diablo 4’s new season launches June 30, featuring Mythic Uniques, a Warlock free trial, and an Overwatch crossover event on…

3 July·

News ·

Grand Theft Auto 6 Pricing Confirmed for Xbox Series X/S and PS5 Ahead of November Release

Grand Theft Auto 6 prices set at $79.99 in US, £69.99 UK, and €79.99 Europe for standard edition on Xbox…

3 July·

PC ·

DOOM: The Dark Ages Revelations DLC Adds Chain Spear and New Combat Mechanics

DOOM: The Dark Ages DLC Revelations adds the Chain Spear weapon and new combat options, launching July 7 on Xbox…

3 July·

Xbox ·

Microsoft Weighs Canceling Marvel’s Blade and Restructuring Arkane Amid Xbox Studio Cuts

Microsoft is reportedly considering canceling Marvel’s Blade and restructuring Arkane as part of wider Xbox studio reductions announced under CEO…

2 July·

Hardware ·

Xbox Pauses New Third-Party Game Pass Deals Amid Leadership Changes

Xbox halts new third-party Game Pass deals amid company restructuring and cost review under new CEO Asha Sharma.

1 July·

Hardware ·

Grand Theft Auto VI Launching on Xbox Series X|S November 2026 with Ultimate Edition Pre-Orders Open

Rockstar confirms Grand Theft Auto VI will release on Xbox Series X|S on 19 November 2026, with pre-orders available for…

1 July·

Hardware ·

State of Decay 3 and Undead Labs Reported at Risk Amid Xbox Studio Shakeup

State of Decay 3 and Undead Labs are reportedly under threat as Microsoft seeks buyers during its Xbox division restructuring.

1 July·

Hardware ·

Xbox to Publish Hideo Kojima’s Unconventional Horror Game OD After Other Publishers Declined

Xbox will publish Kojima’s horror game OD, a title other publishers passed on due to its unusual approach to fear…

1 July·