Report: Xbox was set on splitting with Ninja Theory when unveiling its new project
Microsoft reportedly had already planned to sunset or split with Ninja Theory while presenting Senua during the latest showcase.
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Rockstar makes GTA 5 upgrade on PS5, Xbox Series X and PC free
Grand Theft Auto 5 players on PS4 and Xbox One can upgrade to the PS5 and Xbox Series X/S versions completely free of charge, Rockstar announced.
Assassin’s Creed Shadows Is A Great Game That Now Has A Perfect Ending
The game's last update also connects the entry to the rest of the series, including the upcoming Black Flag remake
Japanese Final Fantasy 14 players can earn in-game loot by paying their taxes
As part of Japan's hometown tax contribution system, Final Fantasy 14 players can earn in-game costumes and a giant dog.
Assassin's Creed Shadows is free right now, and it just got a big update
Gamers can also try other major Ubisoft games, like Star Wars Outlaws and Far Cry 6 for free thanks to a new promotion
Stellaris' Nomads expansion finally lets me live out my Battlestar Galactica fantasies, though its Wayline system could definitely use some work
It's also got Mongolian throat singing.
Why aren't the X-Men or Guardians of the Galaxy in Magic's Marvel Super Heroes set?
Magic: The Gathering's Marvel Super Heroes set has been fully revealed, and that tells us a lot more than you'd think about future collaborations.
Some People Still Can’t Play Xbox 360 Games On Their Xbox Series Console, Nearly Two Months After Xbox Said The Issue Was Fixed
Issues have been reported as far back as November 2025
Intel's 18A-P chipmaking process has started risk production and promises 9% improved CPU performance for the same power
Or 18% less power consumption for the same performance.
Warning all weebs: Kaspersky says hackers are distributing malware via anime girl wallpapers on Steam Workshop's Wallpaper Engine
Is nothing sacred?
No, Pokémon Didn’t Just Announce Generative AI For The Trading Card Game
The term ‘AI’ is raising red flags, but it’s not what you think
Don't Kill Them All make you keep orc calm so orc not smash resources—big smart, neat game, like demo much
Me can be different kind of orc.
Returnal director will be 'responsibly ambitious' to ensure his new studio prospers
The Housemarque veteran explains how he intends to break new ground while remaining 'lean and mean'—and yes, that might involve the use of generative AI.
Pokémon Champions arrives on Android and iOS today
Pokémon Champions is the newest, battle-focused Pokémon game. After being out on Nintendo Switch and Switch 2, it arrives on phones.
3 questions with Toy Story 5’s Jeff Bergman, the new voice of Mr. Potato Head
An interview with voice actor Jeff Bergman, who is taking over for the late Don Rickles in Toy Story 5
Gabe Newell Takes Break From Sailing $500 Million Yacht To Buy $70 Million Mansion
Only $70 million, practically a steal
Rockstar suffers legal blow in union busting dispute as trial date set
The decision means fired union workers will be able to bring blacklisting claims against the studio at trial later this year.
Xbox Reportedly Announced Hellblade 3 Despite Plans To Close Ninja Theory To Help Sell The Studio
Senua was revealed at the Xbox showcase despite plans to spin off the team making it
10 Years Ago, Finding Dory Threw Pixar To The Culture Wars Over A 2-Second Shot
Finding Dory came out 10 years ago, featuring 2 second clip of a lesbian couple, marking one of Pixar's first queer relationships.
Adventures of Elliot review roundup: cool combat, meh everything else
The Adventures of Elliot: The Millenium Tales isn't quite the Zelda-beater everyone thought it could be, but reviews agree it's not too bad.
Resource management? Survival games are about time management.
'The moment to moment gameplay… none of that matters. That's the smoke and mirrors,' says Pacific Drive director Seth Rosen
Civilization is the most iconic turn-based series of all time, but Sid Meier considered making it an RTS: 'It could have easily gone in different directions'
The origins of Civ are also the origins of Age of Empires.
11 Fascinating Next Fest Demos To Immediately Stick On Your Wishlist
Get ready to add to your wishlist pile with this eclectic collection
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang says we need to 'deal with social norms' surrounding AI but apparently that means 'just go engage it'
Oh, right, of course that's exactly what he has in mind. Use AI, got it.
The Adventures of Elliot: The Millennium Tales: The Kotaku Review
Where the fairy flies off at the mouth
Adventures of Elliot review: a charming throwback RPG that respects your time
While the time-travel aspects are undercooked, Square Enix's latest feels like a SNES era classic you just never got around to
Voidling Bound Is The Game I Wanted Palworld To Be
Voidling Bound is less Pokémon with guns, and more Spore if it was a third-person shooter
The Adventures of Elliot: The Millennium Tales review
The Adventures of Elliot finds joy in speedrunning history.
Forza Horizon 6's latest patch may have quelled Bowie Knife99's rage alongside making it easier for players to 100% regions
No more endless searching for lost roads.
It just keeps getting worse—Microsoft reportedly already had Ninja Theory in its crosshairs while pushing the announcement trailer for its next game
"Microsoft had already planned to sunset or split with the studio."
15 years later, Green Lantern remains Ryan Reynolds' most important failure
Ryan Reynolds learned hard lessons from Green Lantern's failure that ultimately helped pave the way for Deadpool and a thriving career.
Tom Holland's Spider-Man: Brand New Day aims to beat out Avengers and Taylor Swift in new record
Tom Holland's Spider-Man: Brand New Day is set to break records and beat out Taylor Swift's The Eras Tour and Avengers: Endgame in pre-sale revenue.
Luna Abyss development team laid off by Kwalee
The UK publisher has made the entire development team redundant just weeks after the acclaimed shooter hit shelves.
Kagurabachi manga goes on short hiatus following anime announcement
Shonen Jump's most popular new generation manga is entering a hiatus this summer to give the author time to rest.
'Half-Life 2 RTX has shrunk from 80 GB to 50 GB': RTX Remix 1.5 update shrinks file sizes, and also starts letting in AI agents
I suppose that's one way to bring an old game up to date…
Legend of Vox Machina season 4 just introduced a Critical Role Campaign 3 character
In a surprising twist, The Legend of Vox Machina introduces a character from Critical Role's Campaign 3 way earlier than expected.
New Dragon Ball Xenoverse 3 info reveals game mechanics
The latest issue of V Jump includes new info on Dragon Ball Xenoverse 3's mechanics and battle system.
I ran 45 idle game demos from Steam Next Fest all at once for a desktop companion battle royale
Steam Next Fest is packed, but I've found a way to manage.
Widow's Bay season 1 ending explained by director, plus a season 2 teaser
Widow's Bay director Hiro Murai breaks down season 1's wild ending and what it means for season 2.
I need you to play this unbelievably tense 2 hour horror about descending into hell with a grappling hook
Idols of Ash is $3, has over 2,000 Overwhelmingly Positive reviews on Steam, and is one of my favourites so far of 2026.
Bungie will let Destiny 2 'near infinite damage' bug ride for a week: 'Do your thing'
Players are also back to punting bosses off of ledges.
Xbox Promises Gears Of War: E-Day Exclusivity Is Not A Limited-Time Fake Out
Despite the rumor mill, it's not coming to PS5 at a later date
Spider-Man actor Tom Holland reveals his Spider-Man replacement pick
Spider-Man Brand New Day star Tom Holland once again sounds like he's ready to swing off into the sunset and say goodbye to Peter Parker.
SanDisk’s New, ‘Officially Licensed’ $3,800 PS5 SSD Is A Surefire Sign We Are Completely Screwed
The end isn't nigh, it's already here
The most important scene in Fast & Furious lasts less than a minute and Vin Diesel didn't get paid to film it
A simple contract negotiation transformed a discarded Fast & Furious sequel into the foundation of a billion-dollar franchise.
Clive Barker's Hellraiser: Revival hands-on: The first good Hellraiser game?
Saber Interactive's new Hellraiser game feels like a mix of BioShock and Clive Barker's sadomasochistic horror film franchise.
Epic Shows GenAI Riddling Fortnite Characters And Buildings With Mistakes Its Artists Then Have To Fix
1,000 people were laid off from Epic Games three months ago
Attention former 2000s youths: A second Beyblade-inspired roguelike has hit Steam Next Fest
It's a big year for battle tops.
