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• George R.R. Martin writing new non-TV material after six-year book gap

  George R.R. Martin has not published a new book or novella in six years. He continues to report progress on The Winds of Winter but has not released it. Martin says he is working on new material that is not for television, though details are limited and fan reactions are uncertain.

• Dragon Quest Monsters: The Withered World gets trailer and Dec. 3 release date

  Dragon Quest Monsters: The Withered World received a full trailer and a confirmed Dec. 3 release date during the June Nintendo Direct. Co-developers Square Enix and Tose Co. shared additional details about the spinoff, which was first unveiled at Dragon Quest's 40th anniversary event in May.

• Spirit edge OG in double overtime to close BLAST Bounty day three

  Spirit beat OG in a double-overtime decider to finish day three of the BLAST Bounty event. OG mounted a strong challenge but fell short in the extended rounds. The result closed out the day's matches.

• Full trailer for Zach Cregger's Resident Evil released

  The full trailer for Zach Cregger's Resident Evil film has been released. The movie is set alongside the events of Resident Evil 2 but follows an alternate, peripheral storyline with original characters. The trailer highlights Austin Abrams as an unprepared ordinary protagonist and suggests a mix of survival-horror dread and moments of dark humor.

• Grim Dawn’s Fangs of Asterkarn adds WASD and berserker werewolf

  Crate Entertainment’s Fangs of Asterkarn expansion updates the 10-year-old action RPG with quality‑of‑life changes and a new class. The patch adds full WASD movement and a berserker class that can transform into a werewolf. A first-time player found the controls and visuals make the game feel more modern than its age suggests.

• Halo: Combat Evolved remake adds third-person mode and modern controls

  Third-person mode in the Halo: Combat Evolved remake was widely publicized and drew controversy ahead of launch. The 2001 original was strictly first-person. The remake also introduces sprint and aim-down-sights for automatic weapons.

• Xbox tests ad-supported game streaming for select players

  Microsoft announced a test that lets select Xbox players stream certain games after watching ads. The limited rollout offers temporary streaming access modeled on ad-supported video services.

• Avatar: Seven Havens trailer announces 13-episode series, October premiere

  The first trailer for Avatar: Seven Havens has been released and confirms a 13-episode series due to premiere in October. The new show moves the Avatar storyline forward after a decade of projects that revisited Aang's era. Creators Michael Dante DiMartino and Bryan Konietzko return to lead this next chapter.

• Avengers: Doomsday trailer prompts fans to revisit Marvel redemption arc

  The first trailer for Avengers: Doomsday has driven viewers back to a prominent Marvel redemption storyline. Commenters are likening the arc to classic villain-to-hero turns like Zuko and Vegeta. The narrative centers on a former antagonist gradually becoming a key hero.

• Avatar: The Last Airbender new series Seven Havens gets first look at SDCC

  Seven Havens, the next Avatar: The Last Airbender series, received its first footage reveal at San Diego Comic-Con. The rollout comes after roughly 20 years of production and adaptation challenges for the franchise. The show is expected to arrive in the coming months.

• Universal to adapt 10 Atari games into films, including Pong and Breakout

  Atari and Entertainment 360 have signed a deal giving Universal Pictures rights to turn ten Atari games into movies. The slate includes Pong, Breakout, Asteroids, Centipede and Missile Command. The adaptations are being developed as large-scale action-adventure films with producers and writers attached. Some of the projects were previously announced, notably Missile Command, Centipede and Asteroids.

• Ubisoft CEO says PlayStation disc phase-out unlikely to disrupt industry

  Ubisoft CEO Yves Guillemot told investors Sony’s plan to stop producing PlayStation discs in 2028 “will not disturb the industry too much.” He cited the PC transition to digital (Steam) as a precedent and said digital-only could lower hardware costs and help market growth. Critics point out console stores are more tightly controlled than PC platforms and that the secondary trade-in market will disappear.

• Ex-PlayStation boss Shawn Layden aims to revive PS1/PS2-style AA games

  Shawn Layden told Eurogamer on July 23 that rising, triple-digit-million budgets and a franchise- and sequel-driven funding model have crowded out the quirky AA games common on PS1 and PS2. He said players are more siloed and publishers favor proven properties over new experiences. Layden says he's assembling a publishing concern to serve the underserved AA market but provided few concrete details.

• Avatar Legends Xbox launch delayed; Switch missing cross-play and Deluxe edition

  The Xbox edition of Avatar Legends: The Fighting Game was delayed hours before launch and is now planned for release sometime before September 3 due to an “unforeseen backend feature” issue. Switch players currently lack cross-play, non-English localizations, and the Deluxe Edition. The game is available on PC and PS5, while Switch offers only the Standard Edition. No firm timeline has been provided for fixes or additional content availability.

• Halo: Campaign Evolved premium buyers on Xbox can't access early access

  Players who purchased the Halo: Campaign Evolved Premium Edition or upgrade on Xbox and the Xbox PC app are unable to access the game's early access. A message reading "You're too early" appears for affected users. Halo Support says it is investigating the issue. The PlayStation 5 version appears to be playable.

• 100 Thieves knocked out of StarSeries Fall qualifier by Nuclear TigeRES

  100 Thieves were eliminated from the StarSeries Fall qualifier after losing to Nuclear TigeRES in the Group D elimination match. The defeat came the day after Gizmy's squad upset Falcons at the BLAST Bounty event. The loss ends 100 Thieves' run in the qualifier.

• Amazon Games chief: cloud gaming can widen access as consoles hit $1,000

  Amazon Games head Jeff Gattis says cloud gaming could offer an option for players who can’t or don’t want to buy increasingly expensive consoles. He told the BBC and The Game Business Amazon isn’t trying to replace consoles or PCs, but to expand access for gamers without dedicated hardware. Gattis argued improving streaming tech and rising hardware costs make cloud gaming more viable for underserved players.

• Rockstar union reports record membership, could seek mandatory recognition

  The Rockstar Game Workers Union says it has more members than ever since forming earlier this year. The group was created in response to controversial layoffs at the Grand Theft Auto 6 developer. With increased membership, the union could pursue mandatory recognition from Rockstar.

• Microsoft begins public test of ad-supported Xbox cloud gaming

  Microsoft is testing a free, ad-supported cloud gaming option with select Xbox Insider members. Ads play before sessions and do not interrupt gameplay; sessions are limited to one hour and require games you already own. The trial is optional, limited-time, and aims to lower the cost of access to newer games via cloud streaming.

• Former Disney CEO Michael Eisner says he can't recall approving Kingdom Hearts

  Former Walt Disney CEO Michael Eisner has said he cannot remember why he approved the pitch for Kingdom Hearts. The remark concerns Disney’s collaboration with Square Enix that produced the long-running action‑RPG series. The franchise remains popular with millions of players worldwide.

• European Commission approves EA sale to Saudi-led consortium

  The European Commission has approved the proposed $55 billion leveraged buyout of Electronic Arts by a consortium led by Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund. The clearance removes a major regulatory hurdle but the transaction has not yet closed. Reports and anonymous sources warn the deal’s debt load could lead to cost-cutting, layoffs, or studio changes; no major actions are expected until closing. Consortium partners include PIF, Silver Lake, and Affinity Partners.

• Former Disney CEO says he doesn't recall approving Kingdom Hearts

  At an event, former Disney CEO Michael Eisner told reporter Stephen Totilo he did not recall approving the original Kingdom Hearts. Totilo said reminding Eisner the pitch was a Disney/Final Fantasy crossover in Tokyo only partially jogged his memory; former Disney exec Shuji Utsumi says he remembers pitching the game and Eisner replying 'Keep at it, and do it right.' The Kingdom Hearts I-III Collection is due in October and there is no release date for Kingdom Hearts IV.

• Steam update improves wishlist organization and could boost gifting

  Valve has rolled out a Steam update designed to help users manage long, cluttered wishlists. The changes aim to make items easier to find and act on, which may increase purchases or gifting. The update targets users who have accumulated many items over time.

• Eurogamer review: Halo: Campaign Evolved revisits Master Chief on Halo

  Eurogamer reviews Halo: Campaign Evolved, focusing on Master Chief's first arrival on the mysterious ringworld. The piece highlights the game's opening sequence of ambush, survival and discovery on Halo. It also draws a parallel between the game's themes and the real-world transition from Bungie to Halo Studios.

• EU approves $55bn sale of EA to Saudi PIF, Silver Lake and Affinity

  The European Union has approved the $55 billion acquisition of Electronic Arts by Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund, Silver Lake and Affinity Partners. The deal has been described as controversial. Approval clears a major regulatory hurdle and would make the transaction the largest private leveraged buyout on record if completed.

• Ruler of the Skies adds Mega Rayquaza ex to Pokémon TCG Pocket

  The Pokémon Company unveiled Ruler of the Skies, the next expansion for Pokémon TCG Pocket. The update debuts Mega Rayquaza ex and introduces additional Mega Evolution cards. The release had been previously teased for July and was revealed on Thursday.

• New Resident Evil movie trailer released with nod to the games

  A new trailer for the upcoming Resident Evil movie has been released. It sets up the protagonist's call-to-action into a dark, bio-terror world. The clip also contains a small easter egg referencing the Resident Evil games for keen-eyed fans.

• Le Mans Ultimate adds paid 'Joker' subscription that erases defeats

  Le Mans Ultimate introduced a monthly "Joker" subscription that lets players erase last-place finishes and incident penalties. The feature effectively allows players to pay to undo losses rather than gain direct performance boosts. The move has drawn criticism from parts of the game's community.

• Lego reveals 1,371-piece Donkey Kong arcade set, launches Aug 1 for $200

  Lego has unveiled a Donkey Kong Arcade set inspired by the 1981 game. The 1,371-piece kit goes on sale August 1 for $200 and includes a looping barrel mechanism and playable controls. It builds a detailed first-stage arcade cabinet and comes with pixel-accurate pieces for Jumpman, Donkey Kong and Lady. Preorders from the Lego Store include a $5 Animal Crossing Tom Nook kit.

• Doom lead artist animated sprites using Deluxe Paint's undo key

  Adrian Carmack, id co-founder and Doom's lead artist, says he used the undo/redo function in Deluxe Paint as his primary animation tool. With no dedicated animation software and strict frame limits set by programmer John Carmack, he cycled frames via undo to build sprite loops. Colleagues were impressed and Carmack developed a cautious workflow to avoid losing work.