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Jobs roundup: September 2026 | Asmodee appoints Brian Trunk as senior vice president, Route to Market for the Americas
This article rounds up recent appointments and transitions within the games industry. Notable moves include Brian Trunk joining Asmodee as senior vice president, David Scarborough becoming senior manager of EMEA communications at Blizzard Entertainment, and Ilari Kuittinen stepping down as managing director of Housemarque after 31 years. Several other individuals have taken on new roles at companies like CD Projekt Red, Epic Games, and Activision Blizzard.
The Blood of Dawnwalker review: Protect ya neck
The Blood of Dawnwalker from Rebel Wolves offers an ambitious take on the action RPG genre, blending vampire themes with a narrative structure that emphasizes player choice and consequence. Despite some frustrating combat and movement issues, the game's engaging story, strong voice acting, and impactful decisions make it a compelling experience.
PlayStation Plus Extra/Premium Games For July 2026 Revealed
Sony has announced the lineup of games coming to PlayStation Plus Extra and Premium subscribers in July 2026. The offerings include titles like Rise of the Ronin, Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora, and Dying Light, with some games available starting July 15 and others rolling out later in the month. Premium subscribers will also gain access to classic titles such as Psi-Ops: The Mindgate Conspiracy and Indigo Prophecy.
PlayStation Store Refunds Being Issued for Canceled PS4 Game
Techland has announced that Dying Light: The Beast will not be released on PlayStation 4 and Xbox One due to hardware limitations. Players who pre-ordered the game for these older consoles will be eligible for refunds. The game will still be available on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC.
Highly Anticipated PlayStation 4 Action Adventure Game Canceled
Techland has canceled the PlayStation 4 and Xbox One versions of their upcoming survival horror game, Dying Light: The Beast. The developer cited technical limitations of the older consoles, stating they could not deliver the intended experience. The game will still be released on current-generation platforms and PC.
Techland cancels PS4 and Xbox One versions of Dying Light: The Beast — 'It became clear that bringing the game to those platforms would require compromises that would prevent us from delivering the experience we set out to create'
Techland has cancelled the PlayStation 4 and Xbox One versions of Dying Light: The Beast, stating the game was built for current-generation hardware and could not be brought to last-gen consoles without significant compromises. The studio apologized for the disappointment and confirmed that refunds would be available for those expecting to play on the older platforms.
Dying Light: The Beast canceled on PS4 and Xbox One as Techland says the 13-year-old consoles can't handle…
Techland has officially canceled the PlayStation 4 and Xbox One versions of Dying Light: The Beast, stating that the 13-year-old consoles cannot handle the game's demanding hardware requirements. The developer explained that bringing the game to previous-generation hardware would necessitate compromises that would detract from the intended experience. While Dying Light 2 was playable on these older consoles, The Beast was built from the ground up for current-generation hardware.
Dying Light: The Beast PS4 And Xbox One Versions Cancelled
Techland has canceled the PlayStation 4 and Xbox One versions of Dying Light: The Beast due to performance issues on older hardware. The developer will provide refunds for pre-orders, and player reactions to the news are mixed.
Techland cancel Dying Light: The Beast for PS4 and Xbox One release
Techland has officially canceled the PlayStation 4 and Xbox One versions of Dying Light: The Beast due to technical limitations. The studio stated the game was designed for current-generation hardware and could not be compromised for last-gen consoles. Refunds are available for those who pre-ordered the game on these platforms.
Another Game Skips Last-Gen, As Dying Light: The Beast Dumps PS4/Xbox One
Techland has canceled the PlayStation 4 and Xbox One versions of Dying Light: The Beast, citing that the game's advanced visuals and mechanics are too demanding for last-generation hardware. The studio stated that the game was built for current-generation consoles and PC, and that compromises would negatively impact the player experience. Refunds are available for those who preordered the last-gen versions.
Dying Light: The Beast for PS4 and Xbox One Canceled After Dev Accepts 'The Technical Realities of Development'
Techland has canceled the PlayStation 4 and Xbox One versions of Dying Light: The Beast due to the technical realities of development. The studio cited these challenges as the reason for the discontinuation of the planned content for the older console generation.
Dying Light: The Beast is No Longer Coming to PS4 and Xbox One Because of Hardware Constraints
Techland has announced that Dying Light: The Beast will no longer be released on PlayStation 4 and Xbox One due to hardware limitations. The game was designed to leverage the power of current-generation consoles, and bringing it to previous-generation platforms would have required unacceptable compromises. Refunds are available for pre-orders on those platforms.
Now we know how much GTA 6 costs, but can you remember what these other games cost at launch? Take our price tag quiz!
Rockstar Games has confirmed Grand Theft Auto 6 will launch at $70, with an Ultimate Edition costing $100. This article tests readers' knowledge of the launch prices of various other games, including the original Grand Theft Auto, The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Collector's Edition, and The Orange Box.
Copa City Launches Today
Copa City, a football tycoon and city management game developed by Triple Espresso, has launched today on Steam, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC. Players manage the city and surrounding infrastructure for match days, rather than controlling players on the field. The game features real-world cities and licensed clubs, offering a unique blend of logistics and atmosphere management.
Dying Light 2 is a platform now, as the Breach update opens up Techland's zombie survival game 'even more to…
Techland has released the 'Breach' update for Dying Light 2, significantly enhancing its modding and user-generated content (UGC) capabilities. This update introduces official mods like a third-person perspective and low-gravity mode, alongside community-created experiences that transform the game into genres like soulslike or survival horror. The move aims to expand player creativity and offer new ways to experience the zombie survival game.
Dying Light 2 just got a whole new lease on life, powered by hand-picked community creators
Techland has released a major update for Dying Light 2 called 'The Breach,' which integrates curated community mods and creator-built maps to offer new gameplay experiences. The update also includes UI improvements and enhancements to the early game, making the prologue shorter and smoother. Progression carries over between the main game and the new community content.
Dying Light 2 Introduces “The Breach” — A New Era of Community-Driven Content | Invision Game Community
Techland has launched "The Breach," a new content initiative for Dying Light 2 Stay Human, focusing on user-generated content and community-driven updates. This program integrates curated maps and mods directly into the game's structure, offering a unified progression system and a continuous stream of new themed content. Patch 1.28 also includes base game improvements like reworked onboarding and visual enhancements.
Before Darkness Falls is an Aliens: Dark Descent-style tactics game from former Frostpunk devs, and I did enjoy dying in its depths
Before Darkness Falls is a tactical survival game from Maverick Souls Studio, featuring developers who previously worked on Dying Light 2 and Frostpunk 2. The game presents a grim industrial compound setting where players manage resources and lead squads into dangerous sectors to combat monstrous creatures, drawing comparisons to Aliens: Dark Descent.
ILL is the most violent horror game I've ever seen, it makes Resident Evil and Dying Light look kinda cute
The upcoming horror game ILL, developed by Team Clout, is described as one of the most violent games seen, drawing comparisons to Resident Evil and Dying Light for its gory melee and shooter action. The game features detailed anatomical damage, similar to Dead Island 2's FLESH system, and appears to blend elements from various popular horror titles. ILL is slated for release in 2027.
Focus Grove - Out Now!
Focus Grove, a cozy work companion game designed to help players manage tasks and stay motivated, has been released on Steam. Developed by a Polish studio founded by former CD Projekt RED and Techland developers, the game features a woodland farm that grows as players make real-life progress. The developers aim to combat crunch and burnout by promoting balanced productivity over toxic work habits.
