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Identity V Neo Series Pop Up Store Heading to Book Off USANetEase's game Identity V is launching a pop-up store promotion across several Book Off USA locations in California and New York. The stores will sell merchandise from the 7th Anniversary, Kyoto Neo, Osaka Neo, and Tokyo Neo lines, with the event running until August 9, 2026.
Aphelion and Life is Strange developer Don't Nod in trouble as it struggles to secure funding for its next projectFrench studio Don't Nod, known for Life is Strange and Aphelion, is facing financial difficulties and may run out of cash by November as co-owner Tencent is unwilling to fund its next project or increase its stake. The company is seeking other publishers for funding, but discussions have not yet yielded commitments. This situation could lead to layoffs and a scaled-back development scope for its upcoming game, Project P14.- Take a look at some of the animation work done on Jack Emmerts’ cancelled Warhammer 40K MMOFormer animator for the cancelled Warhammer 40,000 MMO developed by Jackalyptic Games has shared animation work from the project. The game, which was set during the Horus Heresy and had writing contributions from Graham McNeill, had its funding pulled by NetEase. The shared animations include a Space Marine firing a heavy bolter and various character movement cycles.
- Capcom Says Betting On Teams Instead Of Visionaries Changed The CompanyCapcom attributes its recent success to a shift from individual-driven development to a team-first mentality. This change, implemented after examining responsibilities to shareholders, involved rebuilding titles from the ground up with a team-based approach, leading to significant transformation despite potential temporary sales dips. This strategy contrasts with creator-driven games, which can be tied to the ideas of a single person.
- Marvel Rivals brings in Cyclops, an 18v18 mode, and player-hosted tournamentsMarvel Rivals has added Cyclops as a new playable hero, featuring his signature optic blasts. The game also introduced an 18v18 "Bounty Annihilation" mode set in the K’un-Lun: Shenloong Arena map. NetEase is enabling third-party tournament hosting and has released an updated roadmap extending to early July, including a Summer Festival starting June 19th.
Analyst: Q1 2026 revenue figures show there is still demand for compelling single-player video gamesGlobal game content revenue saw a 3.6% year-over-year increase in Q1 2026, reaching $54.14 billion, according to S&P Global Market Intelligence. Companies like Capcom and Pearl Abyss reported significant growth, driven by titles such as Resident Evil Requiem and Crimson Desert, indicating continued consumer demand for compelling single-player experiences alongside live-service games. PC emerged as the fastest-growing platform.
18 embargoes from Summer Game Fest just lifted, so let's rank everything I saw in LAThe author attended Summer Game Fest Play Days and provides a ranked list of 18 games they saw. The article details hands-on and hands-off impressions of various titles, offering brief critiques and release window estimates, with N+ Infinity Times Two topping the list.
Marvel Rivals Season 8.5: Everything Coming In New UpdateMarvel Rivals is releasing its Season 8.5 update on June 12, 2026, introducing the mutant leader Cyclops as a new playable hero and a new 18v18 Bounty Annihilation mode set in K’un-Lun: Shenloong Arena. The update also includes a new social hub, Hellfire Bay-Beach, and a summer festival starting June 18 with rewards and limited-time skins. The Avengers-collaboration events, Path To Doomsday, have been rescheduled to late July and mid-October.
Sea of Remnants Preview – A Puppet’s Life for MeSea of Remnants is a visually distinctive pirate gacha game featuring puppet characters and a unique style. While the ship combat's aiming mechanics need refinement, the turn-based combat system with its slot machine-like mechanic is engaging. The game is set to launch on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC later this year.
Blood Message Preview – A Visceral TreatBlood Message, an upcoming action-adventure game from 24 Entertainment Lin'an and NetEase, offers a visceral combat experience with graphic violence that complements its gritty world. The preview highlighted smooth stealth mechanics and intense action sequences, with impressive character models and facial animations.
Summer Game Fest 2026: World Premieres and Everything Announced!Summer Game Fest 2026 showcased numerous world premieres and announcements, including a reimagining of Resident Evil – Code: Veronica, a sequel to Alien: Isolation, and new titles like gen Atlas and Blood Message. Several existing franchises also received updates or sequels, such as Mortal Shell II, Assassin’s Creed IV: Black Flag Resynced, and Lords of the Fallen 2. The event also featured announcements for new installments in the Gundam, Star Wars, and Attack on Titan series, alongside updates for games like Fortnite and Palworld.
Summer Game Fest 2026 Recap: Every Major Announcement, Reveal And TrailerSummer Game Fest 2026 featured numerous game announcements, including Resident Evil Veronica, Alien: Isolation 2, and Final Fantasy VII Revelation. The event also revealed updates for existing titles and new projects from various developers and publishers. Many games are slated for release in 2026 and 2027 across multiple platforms like PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, PC, and Nintendo Switch.
Blood Message Is Poised to Deliver the Most Beautiful Single Player Story on PS5NetEase is developing Blood Message, a visually impressive single-player story game set in the late Tang Dynasty. Players will assume the role of a messenger on a perilous journey across East and Central Asia. While no release date has been announced, the game is expected to be playable by press at SGF.
Blood Message gets an epic, bloody new trailerNetEase has released a new trailer for their historical epic, Blood Message, showcasing gameplay and story elements set in the late Tang Dynasty. Players will embark on a perilous journey across China as a nameless messenger tasked with delivering a message that could alter the fate of the nation. The game will be playable at Summer Game Fest this week.
Summer Game Fest Live 2026: All The Biggest Announcements And GamesSummer Game Fest Live 2026 showcased a multitude of new game announcements and trailers. Highlights included reveals for Resident Evil: Code Veronica Remake, Alien Isolation 2, Gen Atlas, Stranger Than Heaven, and the final chapter of the Final Fantasy VII Remake trilogy, Final Fantasy VII Revelation. Several studios also debuted new titles and updates for existing franchises, covering a wide range of genres.- Dunk City Dynasty Introduces Victor Wembanyama, New Outfits, and Summer Events! Dunk City Dynasty has released its Season 7 Vol.2 update, introducing NBA player Victor Wembanyama and new cosmetic outfits like Severing Blade and Player One. The update also features a variety of limited-time summer events, including Summer Vitality Login Rewards and Rank Sprint Rewards, offering players additional bonuses and missions.
- MMO Business Roundup: Gamers sue Microsoft, Skull and Bones on Steam Deck, and NetEase’s Q1This MMO business roundup covers several industry updates, including Skull and Bones achieving Steam Deck verification. NetEase reported a strong first quarter for 2026 with a 6.9% rise in games revenue. Additionally, a lawsuit has been filed against Microsoft, accusing the company of colluding with Valve to maintain higher prices on the Steam store.
The League of Legends MMO adds another World of Warcraft vet to its teamRiot Games has hired Brian Holinka, former lead combat designer for World of Warcraft, as a principal game designer for its upcoming League of Legends MMO. This move follows the addition of other former Blizzard and World of Warcraft veterans to the development team, indicating continued progress on the long-in-development MMORPG.
NVIDIA RTX Spark "superchip" and DLSS 4.5 Ray Reconstruction announcedNVIDIA announced the RTX Spark "superchip" for AI, creation, and gaming, alongside DLSS 4.5 Ray Reconstruction at Computex 2026. The RTX Spark integrates NVIDIA's AI and graphics technologies into a single chip for laptops, promising enhanced performance for creative workflows and AAA gaming at 1440p with ray tracing. DLSS 4.5 Ray Reconstruction features a new transformer model for superior image quality in ray-traced games, set to launch in August.
Star Wars Eclipse is in “Development Hell,” Quantic Dream Want to Exit NetEase – RumorRumors suggest that Quantic Dream's Star Wars Eclipse is in "development hell" and the studio wishes to divest from NetEase. The project has reportedly faced significant issues, compounded by the shutdown of their previous game, Spellcasters Chronicles. Quantic Dream is also undergoing an internal reorganization that may lead to layoffs.