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Day of the Devs 2026 - everything announced in the big Summer Game Fest indie showcase
Day of the Devs showcased a variety of indie games, including Blood Dungeon, Tenebris Somnia, Mr. Records, 33 Immortals, Dreadmoor, Threads of Time, N Plus Infinity Times Two, Into the Unwell, Bub, Lazy River, Prove You're Human, Ithaca, Screenbound, Shot One Fighters, Apple Crumble, Slap Out of It, Super Yooka-Laylee Kart, Into the Fire, Trine 6: Together in Time, and When Sirens Fall Silent. Several titles received release dates or new gameplay details, with many heading to PC and consoles.
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.
Everything Announced at Summer Game Fest 2026
Summer Game Fest 2026 showcased a multitude of game announcements, including Resident Evil: Veronica Remake, Alien Isolation 2, and a new Cuphead game. Fumito Ueda's GenAtlas, a new Mortal Shell sequel, and Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Last Ronin were also revealed. The event also featured updates and release dates for titles like Stranger Than Heaven, Palworld, and Final Fantasy VII Revelation, with a surprise appearance by Tifa in Street Fighter 6.
When does Fortnite Season 3 in Chapter 7 start?
Fortnite Season 3 of Chapter 7, titled 'Runners', is confirmed to launch on June 6, 2026, following the 'Shattered' end-of-season live event. The upcoming season will introduce new map areas, characters, mechanics, weapons, and a Battle Pass featuring characters like Slone and John Wick, costing 800 V-Bucks. The official gameplay trailer will be revealed during Summer Game Fest on June 5.
Fortnite's Next Season, Runners, Will Be Revealed At SGF 2026 By Ben Starr
Epic Games announced that Ben Starr, the voice of Fortnite's The Visitor, will host the gameplay reveal for the upcoming season, Chapter 7 Season 3, subtitled 'Runners'. The full reveal will take place during the Summer Game Fest Live on Friday, June 5, at 5:00 p.m. EST.
Hitoshi Sakimoto's 40-Year Career Celebrated with The Colors of Harmony Concert in London
A symphonic concert titled "The Colors of Harmony" will celebrate the 40-year career of composer Hitoshi Sakimoto in London on June 13, 2026. The event, performed by the London Mozart Players, will feature music from games like Final Fantasy Tactics, Final Fantasy XII, 13 Sentinels: Aegis Rim, and Odin Sphere Leifthrasir. Sakimoto himself will be in attendance, with VIP ticket holders gaining access to a masterclass and a Final Fantasy Union Pub Quiz.
Assassin's Creed: Black Flag actor Matt Ryan says the term 'voice actor' is outdated: 'You see the performances in the eyes, it blows me away'
Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag actor Matt Ryan believes the term 'voice actor' is outdated, advocating for a term that better reflects the full performance capture involved in modern game development. He highlights the increasing detail and emotional depth conveyed through motion capture technology, noting how actors' performances are now more recognizable and integral to the gaming experience.
ASTRAL ASCENT LAUNCHES NEW DLC CHARACTER VOICED BY BEN STARR, ALONGSIDE FREE WEEKEND AND MAJOR FREE UPDATE
Hibernian Workshop has released a new DLC character, Arven, The Wolf Blade, for their roguelite Astral Ascent, featuring voice acting by Ben Starr. The release coincides with a free weekend on Steam from May 14th to May 18th and a major free update overhauling the game's Prowesses system for all players.
Baldur's Gate 3 icons like Jennifer English and Neil Newbon "changed the game" for game actors, Dragon Age Inquisition star says: "Our work does have value"
Voice actor Alix Wilton Regan, who voiced the female Inquisitor in Dragon Age: Inquisition, credits Baldur's Gate 3 actors Jennifer English and Neil Newbon for elevating the status of game performers. Regan stated that the success and recognition of Baldur's Gate 3's cast made other video game actors realize their work has value and deserves recognition within the industry.
Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 actor was "nervous" to see its Metacritic score after appearing in notorious The Lord of the Rings: Gollum and witnessing "the occasional zero"
Voice actor Rich Keeble expressed nervousness about the review scores for Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, recalling his negative experience with The Lord of the Rings: Gollum. Despite his initial anxieties, Expedition 33 achieved a highly positive Metacritic score of 92, becoming one of the year's best-rated games.
Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 actor Ben Starr says live-action Street Fighter or God of War adaptations aren't necessary, since "I don't think video games need to justify their existence by being TV shows"
Voice actor Ben Starr believes video games do not need live-action adaptations to prove their worth, stating they are already a complete medium. While acknowledging the excitement and potential for expansion that adaptations like The Last of Us and Fallout bring, Starr emphasizes that games are great in their own right and do not require external validation.
Assassin's Creed Origins actor Abubakar Salim can't recommend The Last of Us star Troy Baker follow in his footsteps and open a game studio: "It's a ruthless space"
Actor Abubakar Salim, known for Assassin's Creed Origins and founder of Surgent Studios, advises against Troy Baker opening his own game studio, calling the industry a "ruthless space." Baker, who starred in The Last of Us and Death Stranding, expressed a desire to create his own stories through a new studio, acknowledging Salim's work.
Hades II English Voice Cast Spotlight Video Released
Supergiant Games released a video highlighting the English voice cast for Hades II, featuring actors discussing their roles. The video showcases actors like Ben Starr as Prometheus, Amelia Tyler as Hecate, and Judy Alice Lee as Melinoë. Hades II is available on PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and Nintendo Switch.
Daredevil: Born Again actor who played Gustave in Expedition 33 says he’s finally played the 2025 game of the year
Charlie Cox, known for his role as Daredevil in the upcoming series Daredevil: Born Again, has revealed he has finally played Expedition 33, a game for which he provided voice acting. Cox admitted he is not very skilled at the game but has begun playing it, with the game being lauded as a potential Game of the Year winner.
Hades 2 update adds new cutscenes for side quests, better romance options, and fixes a rare glitch that truly ruined the…
Supergiant Games has released a new update for Hades 2, adding new ending scenes for prophecies, improved romance options, and new dialogue. The patch also addresses a rare glitch that prevented a major character from appearing in the True Ending. The update is available for PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X/S.
Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 actor Ben Starr hasn't romanced Baldur's Gate 3's Shadowheart because it'd be "so weird" after Jennifer English's role as Maelle, and he's more of a "Gale girly"
Voice actor Ben Starr stated he has not romanced the character Shadowheart in Baldur's Gate 3 due to his professional relationship with Jennifer English, who voices Maelle in Clair Obscur: Expedition 33. Starr and English noted that romancing each other's characters would feel "weird" and "incestuous" given their sibling-like roles in Expedition 33. Starr also mentioned he leans towards romancing Gale in Baldur's Gate 3.
"We should be building new IPs": Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 and Final Fantasy 16's Ben Starr doesn't want games to be stuck in the past
Actor Ben Starr, known for his roles in Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 and Final Fantasy 16, advocates for the video game industry to prioritize the creation of new intellectual properties over relying on existing franchises. He believes that while established series like Resident Evil are successful, the focus should be on originating new characters and worlds.
'Marathon Is Gonna Be Game of the Year': Actor Ben Starr Jokes It'll Beat GTA 6 Due to Jennifer English
Actor Ben Starr jokingly suggested that Bungie's upcoming shooter Marathon could win Game of the Year, attributing its potential success to co-star Jennifer English. English has a notable track record, having voiced characters in multiple recent Game of the Year winners like Elden Ring and Baldur's Gate 3. Starr believes this 'Jennifer English Effect' will propel Marathon to victory, despite its current sales performance.
Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 writer says one actor's "charisma" did "some heavy lifting in helping us get the players over the hurdle of accepting Verso" and moving on from the RPG's big early twist
Jennifer Svedberg-Yen, lead writer for Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, credits voice actor Ben Starr's charismatic performance for helping players accept the character Verso after a significant early narrative twist. Starr's nuanced delivery balanced making Verso likable while maintaining player wariness, a crucial element for the game's plot progression.
Baldur's Gate 3 performance director knew Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 would be a hit, and even took a bet "to…
Aliona Baranova, performance and motion capture director for Baldur's Gate 3, was so confident in the success of Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 that she bet on it. Baranova shared this anecdote during a panel at Emerald City Comic Con 2026, alongside lead actors Ben Starr and Jennifer English.
