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• Five PS5 games arrive in July 2026, including Halo: Campaign Evolved

  PlayStation 5 will receive five new releases in July 2026. Notable entries include Halo: Campaign Evolved, marking Master Chief’s PlayStation debut, an Assassin’s Creed favorite, and a new college football game. Polygon lists the five titles in order of their release dates.

• Star Wars: Unlimited Galactic Championship 2026 set for Las Vegas; prize list revealed

  Polygon published the full prize list for the upcoming Star Wars: Unlimited Galactic Championship. The three-day organized-play event, a few weeks away, will be held in Las Vegas and will crown a Galactic Champion. Players from around the world will compete, and attendees can claim exclusive in-person rewards and collectibles.

• LDLC briefly sold sub-€1,000 compact PC called LDLC PC Box

  French retailer LDLC briefly listed a compact gaming PC initially dubbed the 'Stim Machine' and later renamed LDLC PC Box. A 500 GB DIY kit was priced at €1,000 and a short-lived pre-built option at €1,040; listings are no longer available. The system used standard PC parts and shipped with a SteamOS installation tutorial.

• Krafton to pay promised bonuses to all Subnautica 2 staff; CEO Ted Gill exits

  Publisher Krafton has agreed to pay the promised bonuses to every staffer who worked on Subnautica 2. The decision follows a legal dispute between Krafton and Unknown Worlds' leadership. Unknown Worlds CEO Ted Gill has left the company again. The game has attracted over four million players since release.

• PlayStation Plus July 2026 Free Games: Modern Warfare 3, For the King 2, CrossCode

  Sony has announced the July PlayStation Plus free games, available to all members from July 7 through August 3, 2026. The trio includes Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 (cross‑gen), For the King 2, and CrossCode for PS5 and PS4. Players who haven’t claimed June’s titles should redeem them before they expire.

• GameStop's diversified sales mix limits impact of Sony ending disc support

  Sony will stop supporting physical PlayStation discs starting January 2028. GameStop's stock rose after the announcement as software is now a small portion of its business. For the 13 weeks ended May 2, 2026, software made up $152.7M (18.3%) of revenue, while collectibles and hardware/accessories drove the bulk of sales. The stock also reacted to CEO Ryan Cohen's renewed pursuit of eBay and his abandonment of a $35 billion pay package incentive.

• Total War: Warhammer revives Archaon Chaos invasion in Lords of the End Times

  Archaon's classic endgame invasion is returning as a genuine global threat in the Lords of the End Times expansion. The Everchosen will be functionally immortal thanks to a very high ward save until players weaken his Chaos host. The change and related content — including a Vampire Counts rework and a Glottkin preview — were revealed in a recent Total War livestream.

• Report: Microsoft may close Arkane as Blade delayed to late 2027

  The Verge reports Microsoft is reviewing at least five studios, with Arkane among those considered for closure as part of cost-cutting. Blade’s release has reportedly slipped from this year to late 2027 and is said to have run over budget. Todd Howard and Arkane’s art director have publicly stated development is proceeding and the game is not cancelled.

• Sony to stop producing PlayStation game discs from January 2028

  Sony announced it will stop producing physical discs for PlayStation games beginning January 2028. The company said the move reflects consumer preferences for digital purchases. The announcement drew widespread negative reaction online and within the games industry.

• July's cozy game slate: ~30 releases and a cat-themed surge

  About 30 cozy games are slated for PC in July, with an unusually high number of cat-focused titles across genres. Notable picks include Moonlight Peaks (vampire farming sim) on July 7, plus A Simpler World (July 14), Wabisabi SushiDerby (July 15), High Times (July 23) and Bookbinding (July 24). Several releases offer playable demos ahead of launch.

• Krafton and Unknown Worlds settle; Subnautica 2 team to receive bonuses, CEO exits

  Krafton and Unknown Worlds reached a legal settlement that will pay the Subnautica 2 team bonuses in three annual installments. As part of the agreement, Unknown Worlds CEO Ted Gill has resigned and the companies are seeking an external replacement. The deal resolves a 2025 lawsuit over $250 million in alleged unpaid bonuses and follows a March 2026 court ruling that briefly reinstated Gill. Subnautica 2 launched May 14 and sold four million copies within four days.

• Sony to end PlayStation game disc production in January 2028

  Sony announced it will stop manufacturing discs for all PlayStation games starting January 2028. The company did not comment on its next-generation console. The move suggests a shift toward all-digital distribution and may influence future console decisions.

• IEM confirmed to return to Brazil in 2027

  ESL has confirmed that IEM will return to Brazil in 2027. The event’s host city in Brazil has not yet been announced. The report was published by HLTV.

• Sony ends PlayStation game discs for new releases from Jan 2028

  Sony will stop producing physical PlayStation game discs for all new releases starting January 2028. After that date, new titles will be sold only in digital form via the PlayStation Store and through retailers. Games already released on disc or scheduled for disc release before January 2028 are not affected.

• Sony to close PlayStation Store on PS3 and PS Vita by July 2027

  Sony announced it will shut down the PlayStation Store on PS3 and PS Vita, with phased regional closures starting in select markets. New purchases will no longer be possible after each store closes, but previously bought content can still be downloaded for the foreseeable future. The company outlined regional timing, with a full global shutdown scheduled for July 2027.

• Mario Kart World v1.7.0 adds two Knockout Tour routes and Photo Mode

  Nintendo released update 1.7.0 for Mario Kart World on Switch 2. The patch adds two Knockout Tour routes — Drill Rally and Boomerang Rally. It also introduces a new Photo Mode and other feature updates.

• Sony to end PlayStation game disc production in 2028

  Sony announced it will stop producing all PlayStation game discs in 2028. Digital sales account for about 80% of PS5 game sales, and Sony is also closing the PS3 and PS Vita storefronts next month. The changes raise questions about effects on retailers, the secondhand market, and consumer ownership of purchases.

• Sony to end PlayStation physical discs in Jan 2028 as digital sales rise

  Sony confirmed it will stop supporting physical discs for first- and third-party PlayStation games starting January 2028. The move reflects a broader industry shift toward digital purchases, with PlayStation full-game sales now about 80% digital. Publishers including Capcom and EA are reporting major increases in digital sales, though physical discs remain in use (around 70 million PlayStation disc sales in 2025). Analysts say the change is platform-led to reduce costs and direct more revenue through digital storefronts.

• Limited Run to publish physical Tomb Raider: Definitive Edition for Switch 2

  Limited Run Games will release a physical Switch 2 edition of Tomb Raider: Definitive Edition (2013). The game's Switch port had a rough launch but was later improved by port developer Aspyr. The new Switch 2 physical release will be sold at a higher price point.

• Fnatic sign Cairne; Ukrainian side back to five players

  Fnatic have signed player Cairne. The move brings the Ukrainian side back to a full five-player roster. No further details about role or contract were provided.

• Mario Kart World 1.7.0 adds two Knockout Tour routes, photo stickers

  Update 1.7.0 for Mario Kart World adds two new Knockout Tour routes: Drill Rally (Wario Shipyard → Bowser's Castle) and Boomerang Rally (Salty Salty Speedway → Whistlestop Summit). Nintendo notes additional routes are planned and the in-game menu lists six more coming. The patch also adds stickers to photo mode (touch and mouse support) and adjusts item rates; it does not add new open-world tracks or expansions.

• Logitech G announces $100,000 Connect LAN in Warsaw

  Logitech G has announced a new LAN tournament, Logitech G Connect, taking place in Warsaw. The event features a $100,000 prize pool and is scheduled for September. Organizers have not yet released full details on format or participants.

• Millie Bobby Brown says GTA is her favorite, but she plays by the rules

  Stranger Things actor Millie Bobby Brown told the Happy Sad Confused podcast that Grand Theft Auto is her favorite game series. She said she follows in-game rules — stopping at red lights and not running people over — and sometimes plays "like The Sims." Brown said she’s excited for GTA 6, due in November on PS5 and Xbox Series X|S; preorders are open for $80 and $100 editions that include an auto-renewing GTA+ membership.

• ESIC names Runestone official data partner in multi-year integrity deal

  The Esports Integrity Commission has appointed Runestone as its Official Data Partner in a multi-year agreement. Runestone will provide real-time data analysis and integrity monitoring across circuits and titles under ESIC's remit. Its systems will flag irregular wagering and suspicious in-game behavior and produce evidence for ESIC investigations and disciplinary actions.

• jL leaves Natus Vincere and is now a free agent

  jL has departed Natus Vincere and is officially a free agent. He had been playing on loan at MOUZ prior to the move. Clubs are now able to sign him without a transfer from Na'Vi.

• PlayStation Plus Extra/Premium shifts monthly game rollouts in some regions

  Sony is changing how monthly games are announced and released for PlayStation Plus Extra and Premium in certain territories. Rather than revealing and delivering the full lineup at once, June's titles are being rolled out gradually over several weeks, and some players have complained.

• Sony to end PS3 and PS Vita digital stores globally in 2027

  Sony has announced it will end support for the PS3 and PlayStation Vita digital stores worldwide in 2027. In select markets, the stores will close later this year. The brief announcement covers the digital storefronts; no further details were included in the provided excerpt.

• Sony to stop producing PlayStation game discs from January 2028

  Sony will cease manufacturing physical discs for PlayStation games starting January 2028. After that date, PlayStation titles will be available only in digital form. Sony said the change reflects consumer preferences, and games will still be sold at retail without discs.

• Delta Force: modes, progression tracks, and current rotation

  Delta Force offers several distinct game modes, each with its own progression track and standalone events. Modes cover a range of playstyles, from large-scale warfare to an extraction-style mode. Active modes rotate on a schedule, so check the game for the current lineup.

• Astralis set to appoint NEO as head coach

  Astralis is expected to unveil NEO as their new head coach, sources say. He will replace current coach ruggah. NEO is a former FaZe member and the appointment is reported by HLTV.