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Popular 2019 PS4 Action Game Quietly Delisted From PS Store
Koei Tecmo's 2019 fighting game, Dead or Alive 6, has been delisted from the PlayStation Store, with its Steam pages set to follow on June 11, 2026. The delisting is likely due to the recent release of an updated version, Dead or Alive 6: Last Round, which aims to consolidate the player base onto the newer title.
DEAD OR ALIVE 6 Last Round Released
Dead or Alive 6: Last Round, the ultimate edition of the 2019 fighting game, is now available on PC, PlayStation 4, and Xbox One. A free-to-play version, also titled Dead or Alive 6: Last Round, is also offered.
Ratatan slides back to October with a delayed release date
Ratatan, a spiritual successor to Patapon, has been delayed from its July release to October 15th, 2026. The development team cited the need for additional time for bug fixing and polish to achieve maximum quality across all planned platforms, including PC, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, and Xbox Series X|S. Executive Producer Sakajiri Kazuto apologized for the inconvenience and expressed confidence in delivering a great game.
Sony and Bungie lay off "most" of the Destiny 2 team as well as some from Marathon
Bungie and Sony Interactive Entertainment have announced another wave of layoffs, affecting "most" of the Destiny 2 team and some developers working on Marathon. The company cited a need to reorganize and stated that Destiny 2 fell short of expectations. This follows several previous rounds of layoffs at Bungie over the past few years.
SnowRunner Heads Into The Jungle With Season 18: Patch & Power
SnowRunner's Season 18, titled 'Patch & Power', is now available, introducing the game's first jungle region set in Chiapas, Mexico. This new season adds two maps and two new trucks, offering a different environmental challenge for players. The update is available on PC, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X|S, with a Nintendo Switch version planned for July 7th.
SnowRunner Travels to the Jungles of Mexico for Season 18: Patch & Power, Out Now on PC, PlayStation & Xbox
Focus Entertainment and Saber Interactive have launched Season 18: Patch & Power for SnowRunner, introducing a new Mexican jungle biome in Chiapas for Year 5 Pass owners. The update, available now on PC, PlayStation, and Xbox consoles, adds two new trucks and will arrive on Nintendo Switch 2 on July 7, bringing full crossplay functionality.
Deltarune Chapter 5 Is Going Off On Steam
Deltarune Chapter 5 has been released, causing a surge in player numbers on Steam with a peak of over 291,000 concurrent players, more than doubling its previous record. The episodic RPG, developed by Toby Fox, has entered Steam's top 10 most played games. While the Steam numbers are significant, the game is also available on PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, and Nintendo Switch, suggesting even higher overall player engagement.
Introducing the five new games of Jackbox Party Pack 12
Jackbox Games has revealed the five new titles included in The Jackbox Party Pack 12, set to release this fall for PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5. The pack focuses on fostering human connection through games like We Forgot a Card, MegaPals, Idol Factions, Debate and Switch, and Hyperface, which utilize word association, team-based sorting, debate mechanics, and photo editing.
Believe it or not, there was a push for a Destiny dating sim at Bungie once, and it had a proper pitch deck and everything
Former Bungie employees revealed that a Destiny dating sim was pitched internally, inspired by games like Dream Daddy. Despite having a detailed pitch deck and a "Hard No" from leadership, the concept was explored during internal game jam events. This revelation comes as more details about Destiny 2's development and Bungie's near-shutdown before the Sony acquisition emerge.
NEW STUDY REVEALS THE GROWTH, ENGAGEMENT, DISCOVERABILITY, AND VALUE DRIVING WEB GAMING TO OUTPERFORM GAMING GIANTS AND SOCIAL MEDIA
A new study commissioned by Poki and conducted by Atomik Research reveals that web gaming is experiencing significant growth, outperforming social media in consumer attention. The report, based on surveys of 2,000 consumers and 400 developers, highlights that web gamers are highly engaged and valuable, with many also owning premium gaming hardware like PlayStation and Xbox consoles. Web gaming is also serving as a crucial discovery layer for new games and IPs, with a majority of players downloading or purchasing titles after first experiencing them on the web.
New character for BlazBlue: Central Fiction announced at EVO 2026
Arc System Works announced a new downloadable character for BlazBlue: Central Fiction during the 2026 Arc System Works Showcase at EVO 2026. This marks the first major update for the fighting game since its last balance patch and character addition in 2017. Further details, including the character's identity and gameplay footage, will be revealed at EVO 2026.
Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Resynced – 15 Features That Have Us Excited
This article previews Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced, highlighting 15 features that make the author eager to revisit the game. Key additions include visual upgrades, new story content, enhanced weather systems, updated combat and stealth mechanics, and new shanties. The author expresses excitement for the expanded gameplay options and the potential for Resynced to be a definitive pirate-themed experience.
Deltarune Chapter 5 is Out Now, Sets New Concurrent Player Record on Steam
Deltarune Chapter 5 has been released, accompanied by a new trailer. The latest installment in the indie RPG continues the story of Kris and friends, featuring turn-based combat and choices that impact the narrative. While available on PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch, and PlayStation 4, the game has achieved a new concurrent player record of 291,816 on Steam.
Ex-Fable devs' Stardew Valley-like is coming to consoles in August
Kynseed, a life simulation game developed by PixelCount Studios, featuring former Fable developers, is launching on consoles including Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X/S on August 4. The game, often compared to Stardew Valley, will include a new tavern management system, a feature highly requested by the PC community.
Black Desert preps pirate fleet for console and class balancing for PC, adds pirate hunts on mobile
Black Desert is rolling out updates across its different versions. The console version will receive the Margoria pirate fleet and new solo instances, while the PC version focuses on class balancing and improvements to the Edania boss fight. Black Desert Mobile introduces weekly pirate hunt missions and UI updates.
“Abelard, Announce That Warhammer 40,000: Rogue Trader Has Sold More Than 2 Million Copies!"
Owlcat Games announced that Warhammer 40,000: Rogue Trader has sold over 2 million copies across PC and consoles since its 2023 launch. A physical "Voidfarer Edition" will be released on October 15, 2026, for PlayStation 5 and Nintendo Switch 2, including the base game and two DLCs.
Assassins Creed Black Flag buried treasure guide
This guide details the locations of all buried treasure maps and their corresponding treasure spots in Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag. Players must first find the treasure maps to unearth the riches hidden across the Caribbean. The guide lists 22 map and treasure locations, often rewarding players with Reales and unique design plans.
Waiting for GTA 6's PC release might save you dropping an extra $20 for access to some special shops, based on my wading through GTA 5's editions soup
This article speculates on whether PC players will receive Grand Theft Auto 6's ultimate edition bonuses, such as access to special shops, for free at launch, drawing parallels with Grand Theft Auto 5's various editions. It suggests that Rockstar Games might bundle these extras to encourage PC players to purchase the game again, potentially saving them from paying extra for in-game content.
Biggest PS5 Action Game 67% Off on PS Store Ahead of Sequel
Grand Theft Auto V is available for 67% off on the PlayStation Store for PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 4 until July 2, priced at $19.79. This limited-time deal precedes the release of its sequel, Grand Theft Auto VI, which is scheduled for November 19.
Sony Quietly Makes PS Store Change We’ve All Been Begging For
Sony Interactive Entertainment has implemented stricter publishing guidelines for the PlayStation Store, leading to the removal of thousands of low-effort games and dozens of developers. This change addresses player requests to filter out shovelware more effectively, a problem previously managed by removing notorious developers after public outcry.
