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Five Online Multiplayer Releases for Late 2026
This article analyzes the persistent use of casinos and gambling mechanics in video games across various genres, from Fallout: New Vegas and Red Dead Redemption 2 to Grand Theft Auto Online and Balatro. It explores how these elements serve as world-building shortcuts, create a sense of lived-in environments, and function as narrative targets or even core gameplay loops, while also discussing the distinction between fictional stakes and real-world financial risk.
The Most Popular Casino Games Explained
This article explores the persistent use of casinos and gambling mechanics in video games across various genres, from Fallout: New Vegas and Red Dead Redemption 2 to Grand Theft Auto Online and Balatro. It examines how these elements serve as world-building shortcuts, enhance immersion, and can even form the core of a game's design, while also discussing the distinction between fictional stakes and real-world financial risk.
What We Played – Culdcept Begins, Tears of Metal & Halo: Campaign Evolved
Several writers share their recent gaming experiences, including Culdcept Begins, Granblue Fantasy Relink, and a modded Elden Ring. Others have revisited Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth, played new titles like Tears of Metal and Shards of Order, and explored classics on the AYN Thor. Remakes like Metal Gear Solid Delta and Halo, along with previews of 1666: Amsterdam, are also discussed.
From New Vegas to Balatro: Why Video Games Keep Sending Us to the Casino
This article explores the persistent use of casinos and gambling mechanics in video games across various genres, from Fallout: New Vegas and Red Dead Redemption 2 to Grand Theft Auto Online and Balatro. It examines how these elements serve as world-building shortcuts, add texture to game worlds, and can even form the core of a game's design, while also discussing the distinction between fictional stakes and real-world financial risk.
Essential Features for an Optimal Online Casino Experience
This article analyzes the persistent use of casino and gambling minigames across various video game genres, from Fallout: New Vegas and Red Dead Redemption 2 to GTA Online and Balatro. It explores how these elements serve as world-building shortcuts, enhance immersion, and provide gameplay variety, while also discussing the distinction between fictional stakes and real-world financial risk.
Weekend PC Download Deals for July 17: Epic Games Summer Sale
The Epic Games Store is hosting its annual Summer Sale, featuring discounts on titles like Death Stranding 2: On The Beach and Resident Evil Requiem. Other storefronts like Steam, Humble Store, and Ubisoft are also offering various deals on PC games, including new releases and popular titles. Additionally, Amazon Luna is providing free games for subscribers.
Weekend Console Download Deals for July 17: PlayStation Summer Sale & Xbox Ultimate Game Sale
This weekend offers significant discounts on PlayStation and Xbox digital libraries, with sales like the PlayStation Summer Sale and Xbox Ultimate Game Sale. Notable deals include discounts on Elden Ring Nightreign, Hollow Knight: Silksong, and various first-party and third-party titles across both platforms. Nintendo also has a sale on the Mortal Kombat Legacy Kollection.
What We Played – Granblue Fantasy: Relink – Endless Ragnarok, The Mound & Black Flag. Again.
Several individuals shared their recent gaming experiences, including playing Granblue Fantasy: Relink on Nintendo Switch, Sonic Battle on Game Boy Advance SP, and Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag. Other titles mentioned include Silent Hill 2, Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater, God of War: Ascension, The Mound, Moonlight Peak, XCOM 2, Balatro, Assassin's Creed Valhalla, Red Dead Redemption 2, Echoes of Aincrad, Destiny 2, Split Fiction, Heave Ho 2, and 33 Immortals.
Weekend PC Download Deals for July 10: Palworld exits Steam Early Access
Palworld has officially launched version 1.0 out of Early Access on Steam, accompanied by a launch discount. This article highlights various PC game deals available this weekend across multiple digital storefronts, including Steam, Epic Games Store, Amazon Luna, Fanatical, Gamebillet, GamesPlanet, GOG.com, Green Man Gaming, Humble Bundle, and 2K Publisher Sale.
Share of the Week: Portraits
PlayStation's Share of the Week highlighted community-submitted portraits from various games, including Horizon Zero Dawn, Cyberpunk 2077, and Red Dead Redemption 2. Players used #PSshare and #PSBlog to submit their creations, with the next theme being 'Sun' due July 15, 2026.
Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 star begs Rockstar Games to "make me a cowboy" as fans urge the studio to cast him…
Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 actor Luke Dale has publicly expressed his desire to join Rockstar Games' next cowboy adventure, specifically pleading for a role in Red Dead Redemption 3. Fans have echoed his sentiment, urging Rockstar to consider him for the highly anticipated title, which remains unconfirmed but widely expected.
Xbox Games With Casino Vibes
This article explores how certain Xbox games incorporate casino-like elements, such as suspense, risk, and rewards, to enhance player engagement. Games like Red Dead Redemption 2, Grand Theft Auto Online, and Yakuza: Like a Dragon are highlighted for their immersive casino atmospheres and mechanics that evoke the thrill of gambling.
Weekend PC Download Deals for July 3: Steam Summer Sale continues
The Steam Summer Sale and other PC gaming storefronts are offering numerous deals on a wide variety of titles. This includes discounts on major releases, indie games, and bundles across platforms like Steam, Epic Games Store, GOG, and Humble Bundle. Several retailers are participating, with prices and availability varying.
Independence Weekend Postmortems/Retrospectives
This article offers postmortems and retrospectives on several games, including a critical look at Red Dead Redemption 2 eight years after its release. It also examines the history of FMV games with Wing Commander IV and touches upon the development of Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League.
Star Wars Outlaws and the Ubisoft Problem
This opinion piece criticizes Ubisoft's current game design philosophy, arguing that a pursuit of ubiquity has led to formulaic and uninspired titles, exemplified by Star Wars Outlaws. The author contrasts this with Ubisoft's past willingness to take creative risks and explore mature themes, suggesting the company has lost its innovative edge.
PlayStation Store: June 2026’s top downloads
The PlayStation Store has revealed the top downloaded games for June 2026 across PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, and PlayStation VR2. Escape the Backrooms dominated the charts in both US/Canada and EU regions for PS5, while other backroom-themed titles also performed well on PS VR2. The free-to-play charts featured popular titles like Fortnite, Roblox, and Call of Duty: Warzone.
Games Inbox: Will there be a definitive PS6 version of GTA 6?
Readers discuss the potential for Grand Theft Auto 6 to be released on the PlayStation 6, speculating on performance and exclusivity deals with Sony and Rockstar Games. Other topics include the possibility of a Dead Rising 2 Deluxe Remaster, the future of Nintendo Switch 2's lineup, and the financial implications of Microsoft's acquisition of Activision Blizzard.
Steam Week in Review: Steam sales are the best time to hoard dozens of forgotten '90s PC gaming oddities
The Steam Summer Sale offers deep discounts on major titles, but also presents an opportunity to explore forgotten '90s PC gaming oddities. The article highlights obscure FMV racers, cyberpunk adventures, and rail shooters, suggesting that even browsing trailers and screenshots can be a fascinating dive into video game history. It also notes the ongoing popularity of games like Cyberpunk 2077 and PUBG: Battlegrounds during the sale period.
What are we all playing this weekend?
Several members of a gaming publication share their weekend plans, which include playing Darktide, Red Dead Redemption 2, and various titles purchased during the Steam Summer Sale like Noita and Minishoot's Adventures. Other team members are focusing on outdoor activities like cycling or attending family events, with some experiencing extreme heat.
New GTA 6 screenshots bring a Red Dead Redemption 2 crossover theory back into the spotlight
New screenshots for Grand Theft Auto 6 have reignited fan theories about a potential crossover with Red Dead Redemption 2. Some players believe the protagonist Jason is related to Arthur Morgan due to perceived facial similarities, a theory fueled by recent image comparisons shared on social media.
