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Summer Game Fest Live 2026: All The Biggest Announcements And Games
Summer 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 Q1
This 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 team
Riot 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 announced
NVIDIA 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 – Rumor
Rumors 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.
There's one game Don't Nod narrative designer Nina Freeman won't ever uninstall from her PC, because it's banned on Steam: 'It's tragic, because everyone should play this game'
Narrative designer Nina Freeman discusses her PC gaming habits, highlighting Devotion as a game she will never uninstall due to its quality and controversial Steam ban. She also shares her most played game, Dota 2, and her appreciation for complex branching narratives in titles like Scarlet Hollow.
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Playstack, the owner of Balatro, has been sold to the parent company of Fandom and GameSpot. Separately, NetEase reported a 6.9% increase in games revenue for Q1, reaching $3.7 billion.
NetEase reports 6.9% increase in games revenue to $3.7bn during Q1
NetEase reported a 6.9% increase in gaming revenue for the first quarter, reaching $3.7 billion. The company's overall revenue also saw a 6.1% rise to $4.4 billion, driven primarily by online game operations and sales from self-developed titles. NetEase highlighted successful global launches and ongoing innovation as key to its strategy.
Victims of cheaters in Marvel Rivals will be refunded all the ranked points they lost if they report them thanks to NetEase's new Anti-Cheat Rank Compensation System
NetEase is implementing a new Anti-Cheat Rank Compensation System for Marvel Rivals to refund players who report verified cheaters. This system aims to mitigate the negative impact of cheating on the ranked play experience. While a temporary measure, the article suggests more permanent solutions like hardware or IP bans are needed to deter cheaters effectively.
Marvel Rivals has banned 485 accounts and dished out just 3 hardware bans after the latest slew of cheaters but players…
Marvel Rivals developer NetEase has banned 485 accounts and issued three hardware bans following a surge in cheaters after a recent update. The company stated that its anti-cheat systems are continuously updated to combat unauthorized third-party enhancements and that account bans are a targeted crackdown on newly updated cheats.
Hundreds of Marvel Rivals cheats named and shamed in "an immediate, targeted purge"
NetEase has banned nearly 500 Marvel Rivals players for using unauthorized third-party enhancements following a recent game update. The company shared the names, user IDs, and ranks of the banned players as part of a "targeted purge" and emphasized a zero-tolerance policy for cheating. Players who believe they were unjustly penalized can submit an appeal.
Marvel Rivals bans hundreds of cheaters after weekend spike in nefarious nonsense
NetEase has permanently banned 485 accounts and three devices in Marvel Rivals following a spike in cheating after a May 21 update. The publisher confirmed the bans were for using third-party enhancements, illicit assist programs, or client tampering. NetEase also addressed rumors about its anti-cheat system being bypassable, stating that the claims are false.
Tomoland Raises $2M to Expand Mobile-First UGC Platform With Crypto.
Tomoland has secured $2 million in a funding round led by Sky9 Capital to expand its mobile-first user-generated content (UGC) platform with Web3 integration. The company, built on BUD World technology and featuring veterans from Tencent and NetEase, aims to enable creators to own and monetize their digital assets through an on-chain framework. This funding will support the integration of Web2 scale with Web3 ownership for content, gameplay, and AI tools, following a successful NFT sale of its Blueprint Founder Pass.
Gang of Dragon studio Nagoshi Studios has apparently shut down
Nagoshi Studios, founded by Yakuza series creator Toshihiro Nagoshi, has reportedly shut down after its debut title, Gang of Dragon, failed to secure further investment. NetEase withdrew funding for the game, citing a need for an additional $44 million to complete development. Official social media and YouTube channels for Gang of Dragon have been inactive or deleted, and the studio's physical location is marked as permanently closed.
"People want MMOs, and the sales of New World proved it" – Cryptic Studios head Jack Emmert on why MMOs are ripe for reinvention
Cryptic Studios CEO Jack Emmert believes the MMORPG market is still strong, citing the sales of New World as proof, despite recent cancellations. He argues that successful MMOs should focus on a distinct vision and niche audience rather than trying to appeal to everyone, which often leads to diluted experiences. Emmert also emphasizes the importance of rapid prototyping and controlled scope for long-term success in the genre.
Quantic Dream Layoffs Hitting Up to 95 Jobs Following Game Closure
Quantic Dream is reportedly laying off up to 95 employees in France following the closure of its MOBA-like game, Spellcasters Chronicles. The French video game union STJV blames management and NetEase for the game's failure and the subsequent job losses, demanding that layoffs be halted and the Spellcasters team be reassigned.
Quantic Dream cutting jobs after scrapping Spellcasters Chronicles
Quantic Dream has canceled the development of its free-to-play strategy title Spellcasters Chronicles due to a lack of audience and is initiating layoffs. The studio stated that the cancellation will not impact the development of Star Wars Eclipse. A French labor union claims up to 95 jobs are at risk and criticizes the project's management.
Spellcasters Chronicles Took 8 Years to Make, Quantic Dream Could Layoff Up to 95 Employees – Rumor
Quantic Dream has reportedly cancelled its multiplayer title Spellcasters Chronicles, which took eight years to develop, and is rumored to be laying off up to 95 employees. A workers' union criticized the company's poor planning and management, citing overconfidence and a lack of consideration for potential failure. The union also called for the reassignment of the Spellcasters Chronicles team to Star Wars Eclipse and for management to resign.
Star Wars Eclipse Development “Continues” As Studio Cancels MOBA Months After Launch
Quantic Dream is shutting down its live-service game Spellcasters Chronicles, which launched in February, due to market challenges. The studio confirmed that development on Star Wars Eclipse is unaffected and continues as planned. The company also mentioned an internal reorganization but did not specify if layoffs would occur.