The Mound: Omen of Cthulhu is a new psychological horror extraction game. Players explore 17th century South America, battling creatures and their own fears. The game from Zeno Clash creators launches July 15 with a Steam demo.
Xbox's recent widespread layoffs have significantly impacted id Software. Reports suggest up to half of the studio's staff may have been affected. This has led to concerns about future projects and the preservation of the studio's legacy.
Apple has filed a lawsuit against OpenAI, accusing the AI firm of stealing trade secrets. The company alleges proprietary information was used to develop AI hardware and models. This legal action follows a recent partnership between Apple and OpenAI for AI features.
Multiple gaming news outlets are currently experiencing widespread '404 Page Not Found' errors. These errors are humorously compared to the unreleased game Half-Life 3. Readers encountering these issues are encouraged to report broken links to the respective sites.
Developers have unveiled significant expansions for Warframe, including a new solar system and lore additions. This marks a major shift in the game's ongoing narrative and future direction. Anticipation is building among players for the upcoming TennoCon 2026 event.
A new game development contest challenges developers to create complete games. Entries must fit within the 1.44MB storage limit of a floppy disk. The competition is open for submissions until September 4, 2026.
The New York Times Connections game continues to challenge players with its daily word puzzles. Recent editions, including game #1116 from July 1, have featured categories like "Things Named After Places" and "Best Picture Winners." Players can find hints and answers to help them solve these engaging word groupings.
The Brazilian bullet heaven game Shard Squad is launching on consoles this summer. It will be available on July 30, 2026, for all major platforms. The game offers strategic squad combat and over 20 hours of story content.
Creative Assembly has unveiled new gameplay for Total War: Warhammer 40,000, showcasing a battle between the Astra Militarum and Orks. The footage highlighted the strategic importance of cover systems and destructible environments. The game is available to wishlist on Steam, with a closed beta registration open.
The secretive Halo multiplayer project, codenamed Ekur, has reportedly been cancelled. Its development team is now said to be working on Halo: Campaign Evolved. This cancellation comes amid rumors of wider layoffs at Xbox.
Indie developer Influsion Inc. has announced SENARA The Sacrament. This first-person survival horror game launches on Steam July 30. Players will explore a realistic abandoned cruise liner, manage resources, and solve puzzles with choices impacting the ending.
Gaming enthusiasts can look forward to major remakes of beloved classics like Assassin's Creed IV and Halo. New titles such as Palworld and Moss: The Forgotten Relic are also launching. This month also features early access releases and full 1.0 debuts for several indie games.
New data center projects are under fire for potentially massive greenhouse gas emissions, exceeding those of entire nations. Concerns are also mounting over the significant electricity consumption of existing facilities in regions like Ireland. Meanwhile, innovative battery technologies are being explored to help manage data center power demands.
Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag Resynced offers 28 unique outfits for players to collect. These costumes can be earned through various in-game activities like completing missions and treasure hunts. Some outfits may require crafting or purchasing from merchants and DLC packs.
Rumors suggest a new Doom title is in the early stages of development. This comes despite recent layoffs at id Software, though the studio maintains its size. The future direction of the game remains unconfirmed, with possibilities ranging from continuing the Slayer's saga to a classic-style experience.
The Steam Social Deduction Fest is currently underway, offering discounts on party games. This event highlights titles that require detective skills and social interaction. A new official trailer for the fest has also been released and will be available next week.
Pocketpair will not increase Palworld's price upon its full 1.0 release. The game will remain at $29.99 after leaving early access. This decision is a thank you to players for their incredible support.
Producer Kazuhisa Wada confirmed adjustments to character dialogue, particularly for Yosuke. These changes aim to align with modern sensibilities, similar to Persona 3 Reload. Altered lines have fueled fan speculation about potential romance options.
Players are uncovering hidden riches across Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag Resynced. Discoveries include the Salt Lagoon's valuable Serpent Figurehead Design Plan. Blackbeard's main treasure requires solving puzzles in Anotto Bay.
Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag is getting a major update called Resynced. This expansion introduces new story missions and revised mechanics for players. New underwater exploration features will allow discovery of hidden shipwrecks and secrets.
