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• Game of Thrones RTS 'War for Westeros' delayed to 2027

  PlaySide Studios has delayed its Game of Thrones real-time strategy game, War for Westeros, until 2027. The studio says the move is to ensure the game reaches the high level of quality it is aiming for. No new release window or platform details were announced.

• Racing seat boosts immersion and control in Forza Horizon 6

  Forza Horizon 6 is playable and enjoyable with a controller, but a racing seat adds noticeable immersion and vehicle feedback. The seat setup makes the game's nuanced handling and precision inputs more apparent. Controllers remain the easier option for quick, spectacle-driven play.

• Palworld nears 1 million concurrent players on Steam this weekend

  Palworld is once again among the most-played games on Steam this weekend, reaching almost 1 million concurrent players. The surge continues a pattern of high player counts and repeated returns to the top of Steam's charts. Eurogamer reports the game dominated weekend playtime figures.

• July 23 set to be busiest gaming day as releases stack before GTA 6

  July 23 is expected to be the busiest gaming day of the summer, with multiple major releases landing the same day. Developers appear to be clustering launches in late summer and early fall, likely to avoid Grand Theft Auto 6’s Nov. 19 release. July has already seen titles like Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced and Palworld reach players.

• Call of Duty film set in the Modern Warfare universe

  The upcoming Call of Duty movie will be set in the Modern Warfare universe, Eurogamer reports. The announcement confirms the film will draw from the Modern Warfare setting. No details on cast, plot, or release date have been provided yet.

• Call of Duty movie will be based on Modern Warfare

  Activision and Paramount have confirmed the upcoming Call of Duty film will be based on the Modern Warfare games. Observers note the choice ties the movie to existing franchise continuity and may signal continued reliance on established themes.

• Alan Ritchson framed as modern echo of 1980s-style action heroes

  Actor Alan Ritchson increasingly plays physically dominant, low-dialogue action leads across TV and film. Recent and upcoming roles include Reacher, The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare, Netflix’s War Machine, and Motor City. Observers compare him to 1980s stars like Schwarzenegger and Stallone and call him one of the few keeping that archetype alive.

• Dusk creator David Szymanski on Myst, Iron Lung film and a new isometric game

  David Szymanski spoke to PC Gamer's Disk Cleanup about the games on his PC and his influences. He cites Myst as an early, formative first-person experience and helmed the retro-FPS revival with 2018's Dusk. His submarine horror Iron Lung was adapted into a film by YouTuber Markiplier this year. Szymanski is now working on an early-stage isometric project called B.U.G.B.I.T.E and is currently playing the 2007 FPS Instinct.

• Marathon director Joe Ziegler leaves Bungie four months after launch

  Joe Ziegler has left Bungie, Eurogamer reports. He directed Marathon and had been at the studio for three and a half years. His departure comes about four months after the game's launch. No further details were provided.

• Deborah Ann Woll unbothered by backlash to God of War Laufey reveal

  Actress Deborah Ann Woll says she feels "totally unbothered" by negative reactions to the God of War Laufey announcement. She told TikTok creator quinnphobic at Florida Supercon that being off social media helps and that she believes the game is great. The reveal, which centers on Laufey rather than Kratos, prompted online criticism. Previous God of War titles have received delayed PC releases, so a PC launch timeline for Laufey is still unclear.

• Cliff Bleszinski considers return to games, says he won't make PvP titles

  Eight years after leaving the industry, Gears of War creator Cliff Bleszinski says he's considering a full-time return to game development. He has consulted on horror game Soul Walker and says sobriety helped renew his desire to create. Bleszinski ruled out making PvP multiplayer games and said he prefers PvE experiences like horde modes.

• MOUZ moves PR into Jimpphat's role to boost aggression

  MOUZ have swapped PR into the in-game roles previously held by Jimpphat. PR is considered a more aggressive player, and the change is intended to add dynamism to MOUZ's play. The move signals a deliberate tactical shift toward a more aggressive team approach.

• Jailbreak mod adds GTA RP-style prison system to GTA V singleplayer

  The Jailbreak mod brings roleplay-style prison sentences to GTA V singleplayer. If you die or are arrested while wanted, the mod sends you to Bolingbroke with a sentence tied to your wanted level. It includes transport, processing, outfits, cell markers, lockdown triggers, guard reactions and basic escape features.

• How indie games make money: revenue streams and success factors

  Indie games earn revenue from a mix of sources beyond initial sales. Common income streams include storefront purchases, DLC/microtransactions, crowdfunding, ports and platform deals. Marketing, discoverability and timing often determine whether a good game becomes profitable, as seen with examples like Stardew Valley and Balatro.

• 007: First Light was originally intended as an ensemble 00s story

  IO Interactive originally planned 007: First Light as an ensemble piece featuring multiple 00 agents. Lead writer Michael Vogt says the game sets up that promise during training but then removes most teammates after the Slovakia incident, leaving Bond the last agent standing. The ensemble idea was trimmed to accelerate Bond’s solo character development and justify his field role.

• Forbidden Solitaire underscores games as cultural artifacts worth preserving

  A writer recounts finding old ZX Spectrum games and the memories they evoked. Forbidden Solitaire is said to capture that specific retro nostalgia. The piece argues that games are cultural artefacts deserving preservation.

• HEROIC sweep K27 to win Stake Ranked Episode 3, enter top 30

  HEROIC swept K27 to claim the Stake Ranked Episode 3 title. The Swedish-majority roster went unbeaten in Barcelona. The result moves HEROIC into the global top 30 and highlights a strong start for the new lineup.

• Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls open beta in July 2026 — 4v4 team fighter

  The Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls open beta runs in July 2026 and gives players the first public look at the game. It’s a fast, team-focused 4v4 fighter built around assists, tagging and sustained pressure. The beta is available on PC and PlayStation 5 for download through each platform’s store. Play to learn team strategies and core mechanics before launch.

• ZA/UM to lay off up to 32 staff amid ongoing disputes

  ZA/UM, developer of Disco Elysium and Zero Parades, will lay off up to 32 employees across all departments. The move was announced amid a period of public and legal disputes dating back to Disco Elysium's 2019 release. Eurogamer reported the studio's planned reductions.

• Five puzzle games that work well as makeshift co-op experiences

  A player and their partner rarely play traditional co-op because they prefer different game paces. They’ve found that single-player puzzle games often make the best shared play sessions. The article highlights five puzzle titles that accommodate differing speeds and play styles.

• VCT 2026 Pacific Stage 2: schedule, format and stakes

  VCT 2026 Pacific Stage 2 runs July 16–Sept 6, 2026. Twelve teams in two groups play a group stage from July 16–Aug 9 in a single round-robin, best-of-three format. Playoffs then determine prize money, championship points and two spots at Champions Paris.

• BLAST Bounty: teams, format, schedule, prizes, talent and fantasy

  BLAST Bounty is the first major tournament of the new season. The event brief covers participating teams, competition format, schedule, prize information, broadcast talent and fantasy features. It provides a concise guide for fans and competitors ahead of the event.

• Valve: memory shortages still worsening, hardware prices likely to rise

  Valve engineers told Bloomberg the memory shortage is worsening and hardware prices are expected to rise in the short to medium term. Retail availability trails bulk supply by about three to six months, impacting device launches. Valve says Steam Machine production has been constrained by memory capacity but it will continue with its plans and measures success by offering an open-source living-room PC option rather than raw sales.

• Eli Roth's filmography: gore, controversy and a 'torture porn' label

  Director Eli Roth is known for graphic, gore-heavy horror films such as Hostel, Cabin Fever and Thanksgiving. His work emphasizes body horror and shock, attracting both fans and critics. Many classify his projects as "torture porn," arguing they prioritize shock value over narrative.

• Bandai Namco and Rebel Wolves confirm Blood of Dawnwalker physical release

  Bandai Namco and developer Rebel Wolves have confirmed the full Blood of Dawnwalker game will be released on disc. The title is a medieval vampire role-playing game. Physical copies will be available alongside digital distribution.

• Night School's Unhinged uses fourth‑wall tricks to bolster Netflix's games slate

  Night School (makers of Oxenfree) has released Unhinged, a horror-thriller now streaming on Netflix. The game relies on fourth‑wall‑breaking moments to create immersive scares. Its design highlights the studio's creative strengths amid Netflix's inconsistent games strategy.

• Bethesda confirms Fallout 5 in development; will follow The Elder Scrolls 6

  Bethesda has reconfirmed that Fallout 5 is in development but remains years away with no release date. The studio says Fallout 5 will arrive after The Elder Scrolls 6 and both are being built on Creation Engine 3. Todd Howard indicated the game will be predominantly set in the US and exist in the same continuity as the Amazon Fallout TV show; the effect of recent Microsoft layoffs on the project is unclear.

• IO Interactive says 007 First Light was originally planned as an ensemble game

  IO Interactive revealed 007 First Light was once conceived as an ensemble project. The concept would have focused on a team of agents rather than solely on James Bond. The game ultimately released with a Bond-centric approach instead of the team-based idea.

• What We've Been Playing — Connor trolled, Chris revisits, Bertie ruins a game

  Eurogamer's weekly 'What We've Been Playing' roundup shares short notes from the staff. Connor is expertly trolled by a friend and offers a controversial opinion on a polarizing title. Chris revisits a widely praised classic and reflects on its earlier reception. Bertie accidentally ruins a game for himself.

• Nolan’s The Odyssey: who are the “Sea People”?

  Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey features many threats, both seen and unseen. The film repeatedly references the “Sea People” (or “People from the Sea”) as an ominous force. They are presented as a danger to Ithaca and neighboring Mediterranean polities. The group is mentioned throughout the film but remains largely a looming, offscreen menace.