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• Zach Cregger's Resident Evil trailer packed with franchise Easter eggs

  Sony Pictures released a new trailer for Zach Cregger's Resident Evil film. The movie centers on an original protagonist rather than series favorites like Leon or Claire. The trailer includes numerous recognizable Resident Evil references and imagery. It may shift perceptions of the film's unconventional approach.

• Former PlayStation boss Shawn Layden proposes return to double-A games

  Shawn Layden, who led PlayStation's first-party studios, says triple-A development is unsustainable as costs double each generation. He advocates reviving double-A (AA) games as a more viable model and says he has a plan to do so. Layden outlined his views and proposal in an interview with Tom Phillips.

• Shawn Layden calls for return to double-A games to tackle rising development costs

  Shawn Layden, former head of PlayStation’s first-party studios, says blockbuster game development is unsustainable. He warns costs roughly double each console generation. Layden advocates reviving mid-tier “double-A” games as a solution and says he has a plan to do so.

• FOKUS eliminate Aurora from BLAST Bounty, handing them first defeat

  FOKUS knocked Aurora out of the BLAST Bounty event. The loss is Aurora's first since becoming an international lineup. HLTV reported the result.

• Black Ops 7 adds new matchmaking system; three options arriving soon

  Activision has announced a new matchmaking system for Call of Duty: Black Ops 7. The new system is available now with the launch of Season 5. Activision says players will soon be able to choose among three different matchmaking options.

• New trailer for Zach Cregger's original Resident Evil film

  A new trailer for Zach Cregger's Resident Evil movie debuted, featuring Austin Abrams as Bryan, a medical courier who takes a risky organ delivery to Raccoon City General. The film tells an original story set in the Resident Evil universe rather than adapting specific game characters. Cregger says the movie keeps a game-friendly tone and compares Bryan's journey to an everyman Frodo. The film opens in theaters September 18.

• Lego unveils Star Trek USS Enterprise set for 60th anniversary

  Lego has revealed a new set of the original U.S.S. Enterprise NCC-1701 to mark Star Trek's 60th anniversary. It is Lego's second Star Trek release and the first to feature the original series crew. The set was produced in partnership with Paramount.

• PS5 Firmware 26.04-13.60.00 Adds Minor Message and Usability Tweaks

  Sony has released PS5 system update 26.04-13.60.00, which makes small improvements to on-screen messages and usability. The patch is incremental and follows earlier updates that added features like an upgraded PSSR for PS5 Pro, a refreshed Friends Activity widget, serial number display and a power saver mode. The update arrives ahead of several late-summer game releases and amid ongoing user criticism of Sony’s planned 2028 move away from physical game discs.

• Nintendo and LEGO reveal Donkey Kong set recreating 1981 arcade first level

  LEGO and Nintendo have released official details and images for a Donkey Kong set. The build is inspired by the 1981 Donkey Kong arcade game and recreates the game's iconic first level, including minifigures of Jumpman (Mario), Donkey Kong, and Lady (Pauline).

• Polygon: Motor City praised as a lean, audience-trusting revenge thriller

  Polygon reviews Motor City, starring Alan Ritchson, as a spare, effective revenge thriller. The film avoids heavy exposition and trusts viewers to follow the action. The review contrasts this approach with a trend in modern blockbusters to over-explain.

• Prime Video adds Luna cloud games for millions of Prime subscribers

  Amazon is integrating its Luna cloud gaming service directly into Prime Video. The change gives millions of Prime subscribers access to free games through the Prime Video app. Amazon calls this a clear shift in how it delivers games to users.

• Augmental Mouth Pad: Bluetooth mouthpiece lets users control PCs with their tongue

  Augmental’s Mouth Pad is a custom-fit, Bluetooth mouthpiece that lets users operate PCs, tablets and phones using their tongue. The retainer-style device uses a tongue trackpad or optional head-tracking mode to register inputs and is now available in the US. The startup began at MIT and tested the design with about 100 early-access users. It’s positioned as an assistive interface for people with limited hand mobility and can be used for gaming and general computer control.

• Jon Bernthal on moving The Punisher from Netflix TV to a Marvel movie

  Jon Bernthal has played Frank Castle since appearing in Daredevil season 2 (2016). He says the transition from TV to a Marvel movie surprised him and called the experience 'blown away.' His first Marvel film as The Punisher is due July 31. The role highlights his intense, unpredictable take on the character.

• Bethesda Montréal told to expect minimum legal severance after Xbox layoffs

  After Xbox’s mass layoffs earlier this month, employees at Bethesda’s Montréal studio were reportedly informed they will receive the smallest severance pay legally required. The Bethesda union has said it will contest the payout. Studio staff have described the payments as a “bare minimum” and are reacting to the sudden cuts.

• Hasbro scales back gaming push after $56M loss; some projects spared

  Hasbro is reducing its video game ambitions following a $56 million loss tied to heavy investment during the Baldur's Gate 3 era. The company — which planned in 2022 to grow into a major games publisher — has cancelled several projects and cut developer roles. Certain titles, including Warlock and the Mass Effect-like Exodus, are reported to be continuing. Hasbro remains owner of Wizards of the Coast and its IP-driven game strategy is being reassessed.

• Warzone Season 5: M15 Mod 0 buff, Carbon 57 and AK-27 nerfs, vehicle tweaks

  Season 5 introduces multiple weapon balance changes and gameplay adjustments. Several weapons including the M15 Mod 0, AN-94, Sturmwolf 45 and VST were buffed, while the AK-27, Carbon 57, MXR-17, X9 Maverick and Dravec 45 were nerfed. The update also rebalances vehicle durability, refines respawn positioning, and tweaks Resurgence loot and cash distribution.

• Star Wars: Zero Company is a 30–40 hour linear tactical game — no New Game+

  Developer Bit Reactor estimates the main campaign will take about 30–40 hours, per lead producer Caydence Funk in a Discord Q&A. The game is a linear tactical experience with no branching paths or romances. There is no New Game+ or official mod support, though some customisation unlocks are available on subsequent playthroughs; it launches August 27.

• Hideo Kojima says he wants to die in a movie theater

  Hideo Kojima posted on X that he would like to die in a cinema, specifically just before a film starts after trailers and commercials. The comment was translated on X by Genki_JPN. Kojima is known as a film enthusiast and Kojima Productions is collaborating with A24 on a Death Stranding movie.

• Counterpoint: Global PC shipments fall 4% in Q2 as memory costs bite

  Counterpoint reports global PC shipments fell 4% year‑over‑year in Q2, the first decline since Q1 2025 and corroborating IDC data. Surging DRAM and higher component costs are constraining OEM production and weighing on consumer demand. OEMs are raising prices, trimming entry‑level configurations and prioritizing higher‑margin premium systems.

• Liam McIntyre says his mocap performance 'terrified' Insomniac in Marvel's Wolverine

  Liam McIntyre provides motion-capture and voice for Wolverine in Insomniac’s upcoming game. He says his feral, berserker performance frightened the development team, but he trusted them to guide the work. Insomniac directors praised the mix of raw rage and underlying humanity in his portrayal. Marvel’s Wolverine launches September 15 on PS5, with Wolverine opposing Bolivar Trask, The Hand and the Reavers.

• LoL Patch 26.15: Bel'Veth reworked, Riven & Locke changed, Alistar buffed

  Riot Games released Patch 26.15 with a major Bel'Veth rework intended to weaken her early game and emphasize her late-game fantasy. The patch also retunes Mordekaiser after an overbuff in 26.14, adjusts Locke, nerfs Riven, and applies buffs to Alistar and several underperforming items. Full patch notes detail these and other balance tweaks.

• Indie contest challenges devs to fit games on a 1.44 MB floppy

  Korean site 2P Game Arcade is running an open contest that requires complete games to fit within 1,474,560 bytes (1.44 MB) after decompression. Entries must be original standalone executables (any engine allowed) created after the May 26 announcement and submitted by midnight on September 4. First prize is 720,000 won (about $490); judging will consider completeness, size limit, and fun.

• Star Wars Zero Company won't launch with official mod support, says Bit Reactor

  Bit Reactor confirmed in a Discord Q&A that Star Wars Zero Company will not include official mod support at launch. Lead producer Caydence Funk said the studio has "a lot of respect for the modding community" but has no tools planned. The team includes former XCOM developers and unofficial mods could still appear after release.

• Black Ops 7 Season 5 Reloaded: AN-94 & Swordfish nerfs, Ranked Play tweaks

  Season 5 Reloaded for Black Ops 7 introduces weapon balance updates, including nerfs to the AN-94 and Swordfish A1 and a buff to the DS20 Mirage. The update also changes Skill Rating in Ranked Play and adds a Black Ops Classic playlist. Additional gameplay fixes are applied across Multiplayer, Zombies, and Endgame.

• Valve's CS2 Major sticker overhaul may cut team sticker revenue up to 90%

  Valve replaced the random capsule sticker model with a direct token shop in a May 22 patch tied to IEM Cologne 2026. Fans can now buy specific stickers at dynamic, demand-driven prices. The change could reduce team sticker earnings — particularly hitting smaller organisations — and also adds souvenir skin crafting.

• Framework says supplier more than doubled RAM prices, will alter some preorders

  Framework reports its memory module supplier raised prices by more than double prior shipments, a jump the company says it cannot absorb. Framework will use remaining 64 GB/32 GB stock to fulfill existing preorders, then reconfigure some orders to 32 GB or 16 GB modules at original pricing. Storage module prices changed unevenly — some capacities cut, others increased. Existing preorder prices will be honored; reduced prices will be passed on where applicable.

• Avatar Legends Xbox launch delayed over a month; Switch launch also disrupted

  Developers announced the Xbox version of Avatar Legends: The Fighting Game will be delayed by more than a month. The update came less than 24 hours before the intended release. The statement also said the Nintendo Switch launch is affected by serious disruptions.

• tge appointed BESTIA head coach after leaving RED Canids

  Brazilian coach tge has been named head coach of BESTIA. The move comes weeks after he and RED Canids parted ways. HLTV reported the appointment.

• Stalker 2 dev denies founder's claim Xbox paid more than dev cost

  Studio founder Sergiy Grygorovych told a YouTuber Microsoft paid more than the game's development cost to secure timed Xbox exclusivity for Stalker 2. Developers at GSC Game World have publicly refuted that claim. The conflicting statements were reported by Eurogamer and the alleged payment has not been independently verified.

• Gacha genre keeps momentum in 2026 as smaller titles rise

  Gacha games remain mainstream in 2026 following Genshin Impact’s influence. Major studios like Hoyoverse and NetEase continue producing high‑production free‑to‑play titles but have no big new releases this year. Smaller entrants such as Arknight: Endfield and NTE are gaining attention and sustaining the genre’s momentum.