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• Tom Holland helped design a comics-accurate suit for Spider-Man: Brand New Day

  Tom Holland influenced the new Spider-Man suit in Spider-Man: Brand New Day after meeting alternate versions of the character in No Way Home. He researched what fans liked about Tobey Maguire’s and Andrew Garfield’s suits and helped design the costume. The resulting suit uses bright, shimmering blues, removes the added black sections from Holland’s prior suits, and is the most comics-accurate Spider-Man suit to date. This marks a visual shift away from the Stark-tech look of earlier Holland-era costumes.

• Halo: Campaign Evolved has a humorous post-credits scene that implies a character survives

  Halo: Campaign Evolved includes a post-credits scene that functions like a reveal rather than a hidden secret. The short scene implies that a character from the ending is still alive and is presented in a humorous way. The game's main ending also leaves questions that could confuse players encountering Halo for the first time, affecting how they interpret the story and character fates.

• Why some MMO grinds still work — relic progression, reward tracks and calming repetition

  A player describes enjoying a grind in Final Fantasy XIV where they farmed 600 crystal paste from low‑level dungeons to progress a relic weapon step and quickly catch up to new content. Grinds remain common in MMOs and have evolved into battle‑pass style reward tracks, seasons, world quests and relic progressions. Repetitive tasks can be relaxing and serve as deliberate slow‑burn goals in role‑playing games rather than being purely negative design elements.

• Warner Bros. must close Greta Gerwig and lead-actor deals by end of 2026 for Barbie 2

  Warner Bros. needs finalized contracts with director Greta Gerwig and the film’s lead actors by the end of 2026 to move forward with Barbie 2. If those deals are not completed by that deadline, the franchise potential for Barbie will not be realized. The 2026 cutoff determines whether sequels or expanded projects in the Barbie universe can proceed.

• Nuclear Throne producer: industry's fear of failure is its biggest risk

  Rami Ismail led a workgroup at DevGAMM Madeira that concluded the games industry's growing aversion to risk is now a major threat to creativity and commercial success. Publishers increasingly favor sequels and remakes; Xbox has recommitted to franchises like Halo, Fallout and The Elder Scrolls while cutting staff and studios and posting its worst quarter in years. The group warned that risk-averse financing and publishing produces homogenized, uninspiring games, whereas recent hits such as Peak, Balatro and Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 succeeded because creators followed their personal vision rather than market analysis. Restoring courage in funding, publishing and marketing is presented as essential to revive creativity and long-term industry health.

• Machine of War event adds Mammoth LMG and Soul Eater camo to BO7 and Warzone

  The Machine of War limited-time collection event runs in Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 and Warzone during Season 5. Players collect Fuel Cans in matches and exchange them to complete the collection and claim rewards. Free rewards include the new Mammoth LMG and an animated Soul Eater mastery camo, both usable across BO7 and Warzone.

• Spirit rally from 1-6 on Anubis to beat FaZe, reach BLAST Bounty final

  Spirit defeated FaZe to advance to the BLAST Bounty grand final. The series went to a deciding map on Anubis, where Spirit recovered from a 1-6 deficit to win. The comeback was completed without using donk, denying FaZe a spot in the final.

• Ex-producer: Dragon Age remaster unlikely because originals use three different engines

  Mark Darrah, former Dragon Age producer, says a consolidated 'Champions Edition' remaster is unlikely because the three main Dragon Age games were built on different, incompatible engines. Dragon Age: Origins used BioWare's Eclipse/Aurora tech, Dragon Age 2 ran on the Lycium engine, and Dragon Age: Inquisition used DICE's Frostbite, creating major technical hurdles for a unified remaster. The Mass Effect Legendary Edition succeeded because that trilogy used Unreal Engine, a widely supported technology, while recent layoffs at BioWare and Dragon Age: The Veilguard's weak 2024 reception have reduced available expertise and commercial incentive.

• TDK roster transfers to 1win; team to debut under new banner in two days

  Esports team TDK has transferred its roster to the 1win organization and will make its first appearance under the 1win banner in two days. The squad will compete and be listed in events using 1win branding rather than TDK. The change alters the team's official affiliation and public identity for upcoming tournaments.

• 2026's horror resurgence: remakes, sequels and Resident Evil Requiem

  Survival horror has surged in 2026, driven by high-profile remakes and long-awaited sequels. Bloober Team’s Silent Hill 2 remake and Alan Wake 2 helped revive AAA interest, and Resident Evil Requiem, released in the first half of 2026, is a leading Game of the Year contender. The second half of 2026 features multiple new high-profile horror releases and downloadable expansions that will keep the genre in the spotlight.

• BLAST Bounty S2 semi-finals in Malta: FaZe Clan vs Team Spirit, Astralis vs MOUZ

  BLAST Bounty Season 2 has reached the semi-final stage in Malta with FaZe Clan facing Team Spirit and Astralis taking on MOUZ. The winners of these two matches will advance to the tournament final and compete for the event title. Live updates are running to track the ongoing matches and results.

• Eurogamer staff picks: thrifting, oxcarts, a favourite replay and nautical horror

  Eurogamer’s weekly "What we’ve been playing" roundup features four staff members sharing recent play experiences. Marie played a thrifting-themed game, Connor tried a game that emphasises oxcarts, Dom returned to an all-time favourite, and Kelsey explored a nautical-horror title. The column gives readers quick, varied recommendations and insight into current staff gaming tastes.

• Warzone Resurgence Series at Esports World Cup 2026 in Paris with $1M prize

  The Warzone Resurgence Series Championship takes place in Paris as part of the Esports World Cup 2026, offering a $1 million prize pool. The four-day event runs across three stages and features top squads including defending champions Twisted Minds. Twisted Minds return with Almond joined by Blazt and Shifty, while Team Falcons — Hisoka, Newbzz and Dongy — arrive after consecutive WRS wins at DreamHack Birmingham and Atlanta, making them leading contenders.

• Forza Horizon 6 Week 3 treasure: chest behind building NW of Shikisai-no-Oka (100,000 CR)

  Festival Playlist Series 3 Week 3 (Italian Exotics) hides a treasure chest in Hokubu northwest of the Shikisai-no-Oka flower field. Players should drive to the landmark on the world map, check behind a nearby building, and break the chest to collect 100,000 Credits. The find completes the Week 3 treasure-hunt objective and provides a fast cash reward.

• CS2 practice commands unlock unlimited grenades, trajectories, and instant resets

  Counter-Strike 2 players can enable sv_cheats on a private server to access console commands that give unlimited grenades, visible throw trajectories, and instant round resets for focused utility practice. These tools let players test the same grenade lineup dozens of times in minutes and confirm exact landing points before using them in live matches. CS2 also includes built-in practice options that provide similar functionality without opening the console. Practicing grenades this way reduces risk in real matches and speeds up learning effective lineups.

• phzy optimistic about his Astralis future after rough months

  phzy, the Swedish AWPer for Astralis, says he wants to get back into form after several difficult months. He feels optimistic about remaining with Astralis and returning to peak performance. His form matters because as the team's primary AWPer his performance directly influences Astralis' competitive results.

• FaZe draw Spirit in BLAST Bounty semi after Astralis picks MOUZ

  BLAST Bounty semifinals are set: FaZe will face Spirit, while Astralis has chosen MOUZ as their opponent. Astralis' selection created the FaZe–Spirit pairing, leaving FaZe with a challenging matchup. The two semifinal winners will meet in the BLAST Bounty final.

• Astralis defeat paiN to reach Bounty semis — first LAN semi since Bucharest

  Astralis beat paiN to advance to the semi-finals of the Bounty tournament. The victory marks Astralis's first LAN semi-final appearance since PGL Bucharest. HooXi led the Astralis side through the match, returning the team to late-stage LAN competition.

• Shift Up posts AI-generated music video to promote Stellar Blade: Blood Rain

  Developer Shift Up released an entirely AI-generated music video on YouTube to promote Stellar Blade: Blood Rain, featuring protagonist Evie singing an original song titled "Wanna be in Love" while exploring the dystopian city from the game's Summer Games Fest reveal. The clip includes staged "behind-the-scenes" footage of developers with Evie and a cameo of a KPop Demon Hunters keychain. Shift Up CEO and game director Hyung-tae Kim has promoted AI as essential for global competition and said it can let one person do the work of 100, while South Korea plans nearly $14 billion in AI investment. The video has provoked criticism over Evie's sexualized, reportedly more childlike appearance, adding to the franchise's prior controversies including patched racial slurs and debate over revealing outfits.

• D&D: World of Warcraft tabletop set launches in November with MMO systems

  Blizzard’s World of Warcraft is being adapted into an official Dungeons & Dragons tabletop setting, releasing this November. The set includes Azeroth-specific classes, races, spells, items and systems so dungeon masters can run full WoW campaigns. It brings MMO mechanics like professions, mounts, and a faction Renown system that grants in-game perks to tabletop characters.

• Vendetta set adds Flow, Burn and Unit Gear; Empower fuels high-value cards

  Riot released Vendetta, its third set of 2026 and fourth overall, a slightly smaller Legends of Runeterra expansion built around rivalry. The set introduces Flow (lets cards be played from the trash), Burn (sends cards to the trash), and a new Unit Gear card type that combines units and gear. Empower, a mechanic that grants purchasable buffs, appears frequently on the set’s most expensive cards and shapes both gameplay and collector demand.

• Sony keeps US tariff refunds as PlayStation profits jump in Q1 2026

  Tariff refunds tied to a US Supreme Court ruling helped lift Sony’s Game & Network Services operating income by 37% in Q1 2026 (April–June). Sony raised PS5 prices in August 2025 and again in May 2026 and has not returned the tariff refunds to customers. A nationwide class-action lawsuit seeks refunds for anyone who bought a PlayStation from August 1, 2025. The refunds increased Sony’s profitability while consumers who paid higher prices remain unreimbursed.

• Hirosaki Castle in Forza Horizon 6: Series 3 Week 3 #ClassyCastle photo challenge

  Hirosaki Castle is the in-game location for Forza Horizon 6’s Series 3 Week 3 Photo Challenge, tagged #ClassyCastle. Players must visit the castle during the Winter season playlist and take a photo using any Classic Sports Car to complete the Italian Exotics Photo Challenge. Completing the challenge awards the White Suit clothing item and counts toward Series 3 Week 3 objectives.

• Amazon launches free Batman game on Luna to tie in with animated show's season 2

  Amazon released a free Batman game on its Luna cloud gaming service to coincide with season two of its animated Batman show. The game streams through Luna, so players do not need a console, gaming PC, or controller to play. This gives fans a no-cost, hardware-free way to try a Batman game and introduces Luna to a wider audience.

• Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls final trailer teases quip-happy Deadpool, launches Aug. 6

  Arc System Works released a final trailer for Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls ahead of the game's Aug. 6 launch. The trailer spotlights the story mode in which the Champion of the Universe stages a tournament to decide Earth's fate and features a quip-heavy Deadpool. Comic writer Kieron Gillen penned the story mode and the game will include 20 playable characters.

• Esports Nations Cup to host Apex Legends national teams starting in August

  The Esports Nations Cup launches in August and will showcase Apex Legends national teams. The event is organized by the same group that runs the Esports World Cup and arrives just weeks after the Split 1 Year 6 Playoffs in Paris. Tournament materials cover the competition format, match schedule, and the list of participating countries.

• Shift Up's AI-made Stellar Blade: Blood Rain music video draws heavy criticism

  Developer Shift Up posted an official music video on its YouTube channel for the upcoming Stellar Blade: Blood Rain, featuring protagonist Evie and the song "Wanna be in Love." The trailer was generated with generative AI, and fans — including some of the studio's usual defenders — reacted negatively, calling it "AI slop." The dispute matters because it concerns an official marketing asset for a high-profile release and creates reputational risk for the studio.

• Fortnite Chapter 7 Season 3 adds Simpsonified John Wick unlocked via Contract Quests

  Fortnite Chapter 7 Season 3 includes an unexpected crossover with The Simpsons that adds a Simpsonified John Wick cosmetic. John Wick has been a major presence in the season, and Battle Pass owners can earn the Simpsonified style by completing in-game Contract Quests. This makes the cosmetic a paid-season reward tied to progression rather than a free or standalone item.

• Spider-Man: Brand New Day earns $72M in previews, tops Endgame's record

  Spider-Man: Brand New Day earned $72 million from early domestic preview screenings, setting a new record for preview grosses. The previous domestic preview record was $60 million, set by Avengers: Endgame in April 2019. This performance signals unusually strong opening demand for the Spider-Man/MCU release and sets a new benchmark for future opening-weekend comparisons.

• Wizards of the Coast brings World of Warcraft to D&D; Magic WoW set likely

  Wizards of the Coast announced at Gen Con that its Universes Beyond program is expanding into Dungeons & Dragons with a new product, Dungeons & Dragons: World of Warcraft, which brings the Azeroth setting into D&D materials. The move uses the controversial but commercially successful Universes Beyond strategy and strongly indicates a reciprocal World of Warcraft-themed Magic: The Gathering set planned for next year. This crossover matters because it delivers Azeroth content to tabletop RPG players and signals a major IP tie-in for Magic collectors and players.