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Krafton agrees to pay bonuses to Subnautica 2 devs following a year-long legal battle
Krafton Inc has finally brought the curtain down on a year-long legal battle with its subsidiary Unknown Worlds, agreeing to a settlement with the studio's co-founders to pay bonuses to every member of staff following the success of Subnautica 2. In July 2025, the relationship between publisher Krafton and developer Unknown Worlds exploded when CEO Ted Gill and other members of senior staff were fired.
Battlefield 6 accidentally announced an XP Booster change that everyone loved, and now it's not doing it
Sometimes, it feels like game developers rarely make popular decisions. As someone who has spent most of their life playing Call of Duty games, I've lost count of how many times I've read patch notes for an update and immediately rolled my eyes. So, when Dice announced a great change to the way XP Boosters work in Battlefield 6, I was delighted. Unfortunately, that joy wouldn't last for too long.
Ex-PlayStation boss explains why PC releases were a good thing, as reports claim Sony is ending blockbuster launches
Former President of Sony Interactive Entertainment of America Shawn Layden has explained why PC releases were a good thing for PlayStation, as reports continue to circulate that the company intends to stop releasing its blockbuster narrative games on the platform. For a long time, PlayStation-exclusive games weren't available on PC, meaning the only way to enjoy the best that the company had to offer was by owning one of its consoles.
Modern Warfare 4 is coming to Xbox Game Pass, but not for a long time
As hype continues to build for Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4, a new notification from Xbox has confirmed that the next installment of the franchise will arrive on Game Pass, although it won't be on launch day. In fact, it won't appear on the service for another year, after the release of the next CoD title.
Modern Warfare 4 is coming to Xbox Game Pass, but not for a long time
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Don't panic, Discord isn't losing GIFs as Google shuts down Tenor API
I've said it many times here: I'm old. Recently, my little cousin mocked me for using a reaction GIF because "those are for old people." While he may not care for the animated images, if you've been on social media today, you'll have seen word that Google is shutting down Tenor's API, and you may be concerned that your favorite apps like Discord are suddenly going to become GIF-less. Thankfully, that's not the case.
Rockstar devs could go on strike before GTA 6 launch as unionization talks grow
Developers at Rockstar Games are attempting to gain official union recognition following mass firings last year, with hopes of pushing it through before Grand Theft Auto 6 drops later this year. The move not only includes those who have helped to create GTA 6, but also employees who work at the company on other projects and in other roles. Work is continuing at pace on the game, as the Grand Theft Auto 6 release date on November 19 continues to loom large.
Rockstar devs could go on strike before GTA 6 launch as unionization talks grow
Gaming Consoles 5 hours ago It's not just Sony, even Rockstar says GTA 6 "plays best on PS5," with Xbox omitted entirely from one new ad GamesRadar - Scott McCrae • 5h Rockstar has joined in on saying GTA 6 will be best on PS5, with no mention of Xbox at all in a new ad for the game.
Bad news, Blizzard won't be running a fresh Season of Discovery server in WoW Classic
Season of Discovery has seen a resurgence in popularity thanks to the recent Fresh community event on Wild Growth. As players flock to the server, leakers discovered some new WoW Classic builds, prompting many to believe that a fresh SoD server was on the way. Unfortunately, that's been shut down by Blizzard developer Josh Greenfield, who confirmed that there are no plans for a fresh Season of Discovery Server. Season of Discovery is a fun World of Warcraft Classic server that breaks all the rules.
Minecraft servers are apparently "illegal," according to the Vice President of America's biggest gaming association
Minecraft servers are "illegal" and "not in any way affiliated with Microsoft or Mojang." At least, that's what Jennifer Gibbons, Vice President of State Government Affairs at the Entertainment Software Association, told the California State Senate's Professions and Economic Development Committee on Monday, June 29. The committee was voting on Assembly Bill 1921, which you may know better as the Protect Our Games Act.
Minecraft servers are apparently "illegal," according to the Vice President of America's biggest gaming association
6 hours ago Hyundai is already letting slip about the go-faster Elantra N. Key Points Hyundai design boss says a wider, sportier Avante/Elantra model is in development. • “Even at this very moment, we’re preparing the sportiest Elantra yet,” said Sangyup Lee. • New Hyundai Elantra N expected to adopt a bigger …
Marathon's new experimental Vault Breaker mode has loot you can't take with you
Extraction shooters are all about gathering loot and escaping with it before someone or something can take it from you, and Marathon is no different. You jump into matches, eliminate enemies, both computer-controlled and human-controlled, and try to escape with as much as you possibly can. In the game's next experimental mode, however, things are going to be different, as any loot you gather doesn't exit with you.
Minecraft's new IRL backpack comes with a game-changing update to your inventory
Minecraft has teamed up with Herschel Supply to create a new line of themed backpacks, but it's not just your real life where you can use them to carry items. Mojang and Herschel have teamed up to create a special in-game version of the backpack that you can download right now, and with a little work, it'll expand your inventory to sizes never before seen.
Warframe dev explains why it's not celebrating the end of its biggest rival, Destiny 2
It's rare to hear someone mourn the downfall of a rival. You don't hear boxers get on the microphone and talk about how sad they are that their opponent got knocked out. Politicians are rarely deflated when they've won an election against a fierce adversary. Yet for those behind Warframe, Bungie's decision to stop supporting Destiny 2 isn't a moment of joy or relief, but rather "heartbreak," according to Community Director Megan Everett.
Black Ops 7's incredibly popular Classic mode is here to stay, and it's getting four new maps
Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 Season 4 introduced three new multiplayer maps, new weapons, and the Rogue Run Zombies experience, but to be brutally honest, I've seen very little of any of those additions. That's because the Classic mode, introduced in the same update, has captured my heart, and Treyarch has now confirmed it's here to stay. If you're old and miss the feeling of the Call of Duty games from the 2010s like me, then Black Ops Classic is the mode for you.
Steam Machine review roundup: Hefty pricetag for a niche product
The Steam Machine is almost here. Valve has finally announced the price of their latest hardware release, with the interest list for purchasing one of the four options available open until June 25. Valve has sent review models to journalists around the world, and while some are fans of the Steam Machine, they all share the same opinion: It's very expensive. The base 512GB model of the Steam Machine costs $1,049, while the 2TB version comes in at $1,428.
Fan-favorite map returns to CS2 competitive play in Premier Season Five
Valve has confirmed that Cache is returning to the Active Duty pool in Counter-Strike 2, replacing Overpass when Premier Season Four ends on July 6. It's a major return for the map, which hasn't featured in competitive play for seven years, but after remaking the map and updating it for CS2, Valve has finally pulled the trigger. Cache returned to the popular FPS game on Tuesday, April 28, seven years after it was removed from the game.
CD Projekt Red boss believes Cyberpunk 2077 cost developer fans, pins hopes on The Witcher 4
CD Projekt Red's co-CEO Michał Nowakowski has admitted that the disastrous launch of Cyberpunk 2077 cost the developer fans, saying that he understands it "lost the faith of some people indefinitely," but hopes that it can win some of them back with The Witcher 4, or whatever they release after that. It's fair to see that Cyberpunk 2077 had one of the most difficult game launches ever. With hype around the game at an extremely high level, fans ended up with a buggy mess that was poorly optimized.
Steam's "most expensive game" is $1000, and you can't actually do anything
A popular saying in my house growing up was "more money than sense." It was aimed at celebrities who were in the news for buying megayachts or mansions, or me, this year, when I admitted to spending $50 on FIFA World Cup sticker packs. Now, I'm the one using it, because if you spend $1000 on Steam's most expensive game, named Congratulations On Your Purchase, you truly have more money than sense.
Fortnite is getting five new Sprites this week after Gummy Zero Point madness
Sprites have taken over Fortnite in Chapter 7, Season 3. Over a year after their first introduction to the game, they've become the focal point for players as they attempt to extract them all and earn their unique abilities. Now, Epic Games is adding five new sprites to the game on June 25, just days after a million players logged on to get their hands on special Gummy variants.
Marathon dev Bungie thinks you're getting too much loot, and it wants to change that
Bad news, Marathon fans, we're all too rich. At least, that's what Bungie is saying. It says that player Vaults are filling up too fast in Season 2, and that despite making a concerted effort to increase progression speeds, things have simply gone too far and require a change. After some early launch issues, Season 2 of the popular FPS game has found its feet and turned into a really solid update.
Hackers are using Steam Workshop and Wallpaper Engine to spread malware and steal accounts
Cybersecurity company Kaspersky has revealed that hackers are using wallpaper packages, downloadable from the Steam Marketplace and designed for the Wallpaper Engine app, to spread malware to users, enabling them to steal Steam accounts. The company says that Steam users in China and Russia were the primary target for this malware, but it found victims in other countries, including Singapore, Hong Kong, Germany, and Canada.
Destiny 2 has a wild "infinite damage" bug, but Bungie isn't rushing to fix it
With Destiny 2's final update having dropped on June 9, there's a real 'last day of school' vibe around Bungie right now. That's going to work out really well for us, because even though a new bug that lets players deal infinite damage has been discovered, Bungie's encouraging us to enjoy it before it fixes it. Destiny 2's run came to an end with the Monument of Triumph update, a final patch created not only to give players one last content drop, but to celebrate the game and those who played it.
Take-Two boss asserts GTA 6 launch date in 'man-on-the-street'-style TikTok interview
Take-Two Boss Strauss Zelnick has reaffirmed his belief that Grand Theft Auto 6 will arrive this year in a TikTok interview with 'The School of Hard Knocks,' while also revealing why he thinks the game has taken so long to develop. Without doubt, the launch of GTA 6 is the biggest gaming news of 2026, with fans desperate to get their hands on it and hype for a game launch at an all-time high.
Minecraft's 26.2 update just fixed a bug that's 14 years old
Look, I'm a big believer in better late than never. A job done, even if it took a while to complete, is better than it never being completed. That's why I'm proud of Mojang, because 14 years after a bug related to dropped items was first reported, the team behind Minecraft has finally dropped a fix with the 26.2 update, bringing an end to one of the game's longest-running errors.
Fortnite's Gummy Power Hour is getting doubled because some Sprites are just so hard to find
Gummy Zero Point Sprite. Four words that until recently meant nothing to me at all. Today? All I hear is Gummy Zero Point Sprite. I see it on social media, I hear it in games, even my little cousin is asking me about it. You can count the number of Fortnite fans who have managed to extract a Gummy Zero Point Sprite on one hand, but that could all change this Saturday when the Gummy Power Hour takes place.
Roblox introduces age-based kids accounts in response to UK social media ban
Roblox introduces age-based kids accounts in response to UK social media ban - PCGamesN
New Google Chrome extension warns you about Steam games are made with generative AI
It's hard to escape AI these days. Whether it's AI-generated content in the games you play or high-powered executives telling you that the use of the tool is actually good for the future of the industry, it feels like there's no escape from artificial intelligence. If you're as sick of it all as I am, then a new Google Chrome extension will help make it easier for you to spot AI usage in Steam games, even if it can't just get rid of it forever.
Psychonauts dev Double Fine responds to reports that Microsoft is shutting down the studio amid Xbox cuts
Double Fine Productions, the creator of games like Psychonauts and Kiln, is reportedly one of three studios earmarked for closure by Microsoft as it looks to cut costs in its Xbox business. While no official announcements have been made just yet, Double Fine's BlueSky account reacted to the reports, giving us a look into how those currently at the studio are feeling. For much of 2026, Xbox feels like it's been on an upward trajectory.
One of Fortnite's most overpowered weapons is back, and it's giving me nightmares
It's been eight long years since the Infinity Blade first appeared in Fortnite. Almost a decade later, I still have visions of characters swinging the massive sword as they rushed towards me, slicing any opponent, structure or building that got in their way. After a brief return earlier this year, Fortnite fans voted on June 14 to bring the weapon back to the game's OG mode, and I'm getting flashbacks all over again.
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer targets online gaming in under-16 social media ban
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has announced the UK Government's plans to ban social media sites for under-16s. After weeks of speculation and comments from fellow cabinet members, the ban is confirmed to also take aim at gaming, with plans to restrict the ability to speak to strangers online or broadcast themselves on a livestream.
Stranger Than Heaven director says GTA 6 may force devs to use generative AI
After dropping the release date trailer at Summer Games Fest 2026, Stranger Than Heaven Executive Director Masayoshi Yokoyama has been talking to journalists about the game. While discussing the use of generative AI in video game development, he made an interesting quip that caught my eye, as he explained how Grand Theft Auto 6 may force developers to use the tool in the future. The use of AI in games is a big topic right now.
Fortnite leak suggests Kingdom Hearts collab might finally be coming soon
It's been over three months since the first rumors of a Kingdom Hearts collaboration with Fortnite were first dropped by leakers, but since then, it's been radio silence. Amid talk of delays, Fortnite fans like myself started to wonder whether we were going to see it at all, but thankfully, those concerns have been erased following a new discovery in the game's files.
A playable version of The Elder Scrolls 6 exists, and apparently, it "looks amazing"
It's been eight years since Bethesda announced The Elder Scrolls 6 at E3 2018, a conference that no longer exists. To put that into perspective, we were still two years away from the Covid lockdowns at that point, I had no grey hair whatsoever, and the PlayStation 5 hadn't even been announced yet. It was a lifetime ago.
Don't panic: Xbox is still releasing games on PC despite exclusivity push
Xbox is going through a huge period of upheaval, as new Xbox CEO Asha Sharma rings in the changes as Microsoft tries to bring Xbox back to the forefront of gaming. While many of her decisions have proven popular with gamers, those of us who mainly play on our PC were confused when Sharma announced that Gears of War: E-Day would be an Xbox console exclusive, leaving us wondering if new releases wouldn't be available to us. Thankfully, Chief Content Officer Matt Booty has put those concerns to rest.
TheBurntPeanut is now live in Fortnite, despite backlash and promo art absence
Controversial Twitch streamer 'TheBurntPeanut' has finally arrived in Fortnite Chapter 7, Season 3, following weeks of confusion and controversy around his inclusion. The collaboration was first spotted in artwork released in the run-up to the season's launch, but the streamer was notably absent from the next round of Battle Pass artwork, prompting some to question whether the link-up had been cancelled.
Activision shuts down claims that Call of Duty's upgraded anti-cheat can be bypassed
Cheating in videogames has been a huge issue for a long time now, and Call of Duty is no exception. There's nothing worse than booting into a game of Warzone or Black Ops 7 and encountering a hacker who can see through walls or aimbot onto you and never miss a bullet. Despite Activision's Ricochet anti-cheat system, the problem still persists, and as the company looks to implement more security into the tool during BO7 Season 4, some believe that hackers can already bypass it.
A scary Forza Horizon 6 bug is wiping people's saves for modifying specific cars
Forza Horizon 6 has consumed me. If I'm not spending hour after hour drifting around the streets of Japan, I'm thinking about the next time I can get on the game and get back to Tokyo. That's why bugs that wipe player progress are so scary, because not only do they reset your race results, but also make your cars, custom tunes, and garages disappear too. The thought is too much to bear.
Destiny 2's final update sees the MMO hit its highest Steam playercount in two years
Monument of Triumph marks the end of Bungie's support for Destiny 2, but that doesn't mean the game is completely dead now. In fact, the final update has had the opposite effect; the MMO reached its highest peak of concurrent players in two years as fans of the franchise jump on to experience the end of an era. Back on May 21, Bungie announced that it intended to end support for the popular FPS game, with June 9's Monument of Triumph update acting as a final farewell for the franchise.
Minecraft just made it impossible to cheat in Hardcore worlds
A Hardcore save in Minecraft is truly one of the game's greatest challenges, but for too long, players have been able to use commands and change the gamemode as a way of getting around those pesky rules. Thankfully, Mojang has finally addressed this issue, with the 26.2 Pre-Release 5 update closing the loopholes that allowed players to cheat. Minecraft Hardcore is simple in theory. You spawn into a world, and you need to mine, build houses, and fight off stronger mobs to survive.
Fortnite's amazing Simpsons map is coming back this summer, and I can't wait
Fortnite is well-known for its amazing collaborations. From Marvel superheroes to Star Wars, Dragon Ball Z to Sabrina Carpenter, we've seen an absolutely crazy number of crossovers in the battle royale. For my money, however, one stands head and shoulders above the rest, and that was The Simpsons season of the game. Much to my delight, and hopefully yours too, it's coming back for a second run, and I simply cannot wait.
Riot embraces generative AI, as it targets "wild and weird" player experiences
Riot Games' use of generative AI over the past few years has been met with criticism from fans of its games, but it doesn't seem to be slowing the publisher/developer down. On June 8, Riot employed a new Head of Experiential AI, with a view to creating "wild and weird" AI-enabled experiences, while working with developers across the company's multiplayer games, which include League of Legends and Valorant.
Riot embraces generative AI, as it targets "wild and weird" player experiences
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Amazon Games boss says a 007 First Light sequel "should be made"
007 First Light has been both a critical and commercial success, and it's been so much fun jumping into the world of a young James Bond, completing missions and playing through the game's brilliant story. It's no surprise that gamers around the world are already calling for a sequel, and while Amazon's Head of Gaming Jeff Gattis didn't outright confirm it, he made some extremely promising comments.
Take out your frustrations on GTA 6's delay by beating up Take-Two CEO Strauss Zelnick in WWE 2K26
Did May 26, the day that Grand Theft Auto 6 was supposed to release, leave you feeling frustrated? Is the thought of waiting until November 19 getting you angry? Well, don't hold onto those emotions; install WWE 2K26 and lay the smackdown on Take-Two CEO Strauss Zelnick, who has been added as a playable character in the game, for some reason.
Webcam-hacking Minecraft malware is disguising itself as mods, and it's infected thousands of PCs
Cybersecurity expert McAfee has discovered a dangerous new piece of malware that is spreading across the internet, disguised as Minecraft launchers and mods. Hackers are using YouTube to spread the software, logging over 116,000 infections since the start of 2026, and use it to steal passwords, hijack accounts, record every key typed, and take over victims' screens and webcams. According to McAfee, between 2,000 and 3,000 people are being infected by WeedHack every day.
Black Ops 7's new gun has homing rounds that literally target enemies for you
Picture the scene. You're crouched, hiding behind cover as an enemy rains bullets on your location. You want to get up and start firing back, but you don't know where they are exactly, and by the time you spot them, you'll be lit up like a Christmas tree. Well, if you're running the Grimhawk in Black Ops 7, Season 4, you might not have to worry about situations like this anymore.
Black Ops 7's new gun has homing rounds that literally target enemies for you
The upcoming launch of GTA VI might be a daunting prospect for any other game set to release in its window, but there is one publisher that’s not …
College Football 27 may finally be coming to PC for the first time
It looks like EA Sports is about to score a massive touchdown with PC gamers, as College Football 27 is set to be the first entry in the series that isn't exclusive to Xbox and PlayStation. Two years after its heralded return, reports claim that the football simulator is coming to PC this summer - and EA Sports may have accidentally confirmed it too. For fans of the college game like me, the 12-year absence of an NCAA football title felt like an eternity.
College Football 27 may finally be coming to PC for the first time
Social Issues 1 hour ago Trump officials went after dozens of colleges. Now they're rewriting the rules for all of academia Associated Press - By COLLIN BINKLEY • 1h WASHINGTON (AP) — A year ago, the White House was unleashing a blitz on higher education. At one campus after another, Trump officials opened investigations and cut federal funding unless schools fell in line with the Republican president’s political agenda.
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