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Maseylia: Echoes of the Past Confirmed for Consoles, Physical Editions Announced for PlayStation 5 and Nintendo Switch
Sol Brothers and Nejcraft have announced that Maseylia: Echoes of the Past, a 3D Metroidvania inspired by Metroid Prime, will be released on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 4, and Xbox One following its PC launch. Physical editions for PlayStation 5 and Nintendo Switch have also been confirmed and are available for preorder.
Grand Theft Auto V PS5 and Xbox Series upgrades become free on June 18
Rockstar Games announced that owners of Grand Theft Auto V on PlayStation 4 and Xbox One can upgrade to the PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series versions for free starting June 18. Previously, upgrades were either paid or required purchasing the new version separately. The PC version also received enhancements for free, including ray-traced ambient occlusion and global illumination.
GTA 5 Pushing Players onto PS5 Ahead of GTA 6 with Free Upgrade and 'Easy Migration'
Rockstar Games is offering a free upgrade to the PlayStation 5 version of Grand Theft Auto V for all existing PlayStation 4 owners starting July 18th. This initiative aims to encourage players to migrate to the new console ahead of Grand Theft Auto 6's release, and coincides with a major new update for Grand Theft Auto Online, featuring The Kortz Center Heist.
GTA 5's Free PS4 to PS5 Upgrade Available for All Players Now
Rockstar Games is offering a free upgrade for Grand Theft Auto 5 from PlayStation 4 to PlayStation 5 for all players, starting June 18th. This upgrade includes technical improvements and new features, and is available for both physical and digital copies. The article also details an upcoming "Kortz Center Heist" update for Grand Theft Auto Online in July.
Rockstar Dishes Out Free GTA 5 Current-Gen Upgrades to PS4 and Xbox One Owners
Rockstar Games is offering free current-generation upgrades for digital owners of Grand Theft Auto V on PlayStation 4 and Xbox One. This allows players to transition their existing digital copies to the newer console versions at no additional cost.
Touhou Danmaku Kagura Phantasia Lost DLC 15 Songpack Launches Today, DLC 16 Arrives Aug 5
UnknownX and Alliance Arts have released the 15th song pack DLC for Touhou Danmaku Kagura Phantasia Lost today on Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, and PC. A 16th DLC pack is scheduled for release on August 12, 2026. The rhythm bullet hell game features new songs, characters, and modes, with over 300 tunes available across the base game and 16 DLC songpacks.
70s-style Robot Anime Geppy-X Preview
70s-style Robot Anime Geppy-X is a remastered cult-classic 2D horizontal shooter inspired by 1970s Super Robot anime. The game, originally released in 1999, features a unique presentation with anime episodes, opening themes, and commercial breaks, following three pilots defending Earth. The remaster includes restored animation, modern quality-of-life features, and is set to launch on PC, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch, PS4, and PS5 on July 16th.
Grand Theft Auto V gets free upgrades on Xbox and PlayStation
Rockstar Games announced that current-generation upgrades for Grand Theft Auto V will be free for owners on Xbox One and PlayStation 4 starting June 18th. Previously, these upgrades cost $10, while PC players received them for free with additional features. The "Kortz Center Heist" update for Grand Theft Auto Online also launches concurrently.
Final Fantasy XIV Items Now Offered As Tax Rewards
Square Enix is offering in-game rewards for Final Fantasy XIV to individuals who donate to Shibuya through Japan's hometown tax system. Donors can receive items such as attire, a mount, dance emotes, or Fantasia sets based on their contribution amount, with rewards ranging from 7,000 to 17,000 JPY. This initiative utilizes the hometown tax system, which encourages donations to rural areas by offering tax credits and gifts.
Capcom Confirms Gamescom 2026 Participation With Line-up Including Onimusha: Way Of The Sword And Global Playable Debuts of Dragon’s Dogma 2: Dark Arisen And Mega Man: Dual Override
Capcom has confirmed its participation in Gamescom 2026, showcasing a lineup that includes Onimusha: Way of the Sword, Dragon's Dogma 2: Dark Arisen, Mega Man: Dual Override, and Street Fighter 6. Attendees will have the first public hands-on opportunity with Dragon's Dogma 2: Dark Arisen. The event will feature extensive playable demos and live-streamed programs.
The Switch 2 Final Fantasy X / X-2 HD Remaster includes a stunning limited slip-cover, if you've got an Amazon…
A new Nintendo Switch version of Final Fantasy X / X-2 HD Remaster will be released on July 27 in Japan for $43, featuring a limited 25th Anniversary slipcover with new artwork. This collector's edition is not yet available physically in the US or UK, requiring import and potentially incurring additional shipping and customs fees. The game itself is a game-key card release, necessitating a 30GB download.
Final Fantasy Tactics Remaster Gets Surprise PS5 Patch, Adding New Game+, Settings, and More
Square Enix has released a significant 'Enhanced' update for Final Fantasy Tactics: The Ivalice Chronicles on PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 4. The patch introduces a New Game+ mode, adds Zodiac Compatibility checks, and includes various gameplay adjustments and new settings for cutscenes, abilities, and camera control. The update also adds text support for Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, and Korean.
Final Fantasy Tactics: The Ivalice Chronicles version 1.5.0 ‘Enhanced’ update now available, adds New Game+ and more
Square Enix has released version 1.5.0 'Enhanced' for Final Fantasy Tactics: The Ivalice Chronicles, introducing a New Game+ mode that carries over unit levels and items from previous playthroughs. The update also adds Zodiac Compatibility checks, retains camera settings during battles, and includes text support for Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, and Korean.
Dead by Daylight’s Newest Killer Jason Vorhees is Out Now
Behaviour Interactive has released Jason Voorhees as the newest killer, 'The Slasher,' in Dead by Daylight, featuring unique abilities like Omnipresent Evil and Jump Scare. The game will also receive future content including The Life Road DLC, the community-developed Chorus of Sin chapter, Art the Clown from Terrifier, and The Casting of Frank Stone.
Grand Theft Auto 5 PS5, Xbox Series X/S Digital Upgrade is Now Free for PS4, Xbox One Players
Rockstar Games is offering a free digital upgrade for Grand Theft Auto 5 from PlayStation 4 and Xbox One to PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S for players who own the digital versions. This move aims to let players experience the enhanced version before the release of The Kortz Center Heist in Grand Theft Auto Online. Meanwhile, Grand Theft Auto 6 is reportedly on track for its November 19th release, with Take-Two Interactive CEO Strauss Zelnick indicating that marketing and pre-orders will begin soon, despite significant development costs and a complex release window history.
Daily Video Game Deals Jun 17 – Among Us: Crewmate Edition, The Thaumaturge, Dolphin Spirit: Ocean Mission, Jurassic World Evolution 3 & More
Daily video game deals for June 17th include discounts on titles such as Among Us: Crewmate Edition, The Thaumaturge, Dolphin Spirit: Ocean Mission, and Jurassic World Evolution 3. These deals are available across multiple platforms including PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X/S, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, and PC.
PlayStation Store Update Worldwide June 16, 2026
Sony has released its weekly PlayStation Store update for June 16, 2026, detailing new content for PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, and PlayStation VR owners. The update includes the June PlayStation Plus Essential lineup featuring Grounded, Nickelodeon All-Star Brawl 2, and Warhammer 40,000: Darktide.
Some English Persona 4 Revival Voice Actors Revealed
Atlus has revealed five English voice actors for the upcoming Persona 4 Revival, all of whom are new to their respective roles. The cast includes Anne Yatco as Chie Satonaka, Ari Thrash as Marie, Paul Castro Jr. as Yosuke Hanamura, Nazeeh Tarsha as Yu Narukami, and Brianna Knickerbocker as Yukiko Amagi. Persona 4 Revival is set to release on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, and PC on February 18, 2027.
Even more games on Steam are using AI: there are over 8,600 demos in this week's Next Fest event, and nearly 1,700…
The Steam Next Fest event features over 8,600 game demos, with nearly 1,700 disclosing the use of AI in their development. This surge in AI-generated content raises concerns about discoverability and the potential for low-quality shovelware flooding the platform, making it harder for players to find genuine gems.
Minecraft 26.30 update out now, patch notes – Chaos Cubed is here
Minecraft version 26.30, titled "Chaos Cubed," is now available, introducing new Sulfur Cubes, Sulfur blocks, Sulfur caves, geysers, and music. The update also includes numerous bug fixes and improvements across various game systems, including accessibility, biomes, blocks, gameplay, graphics, and user interface. A trailer for the update has been released, and Minecraft is available on Nintendo Switch, with a Switch 2 version planned.
