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The 12 best pirate video games and how to play them right now
This article lists and discusses the 12 best pirate-themed video games available to play. It covers a range of titles from classic adventure games like The Secret of Monkey Island to modern titles such as Sea of Thieves and Assassin's Creed 4: Black Flag, detailing their availability on various platforms and their unique pirate elements.
17 years later, Minecraft is finally adding somewhere to sit
Minecraft is introducing craftable cushions and new straw beds in its latest preview build, allowing players new ways to rest. These additions come as Mojang, an Xbox-owned studio, is impacted by significant layoffs affecting numerous gaming companies.
Disney Dreamlight Valley: Honeyglow Woods Brings Winnie the Pooh’s World To Life
The latest Adventure Pack for Disney Dreamlight Valley, titled Honeyglow Woods, is now available on Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Nintendo Switch, and PC. This expansion brings characters and themes from Winnie the Pooh's world into the game, featuring new activities like beekeeping and the Pooh Sticks mini-game, along with new regions and characters such as Pooh, Piglet, and Eeyore. The expansion costs £39.99 and includes 2,000 Moonstones, with a special edition bundling the base game and 10,000 Moonstones.
PS5 Remaster of Acclaimed PS2 Action Game 60% off on PS Store
A remastered bundle of the PlayStation 1 and PlayStation 2 action-adventure games Legacy of Kain: Soul Reaver 1 & 2 is available for up to 60% off on the PlayStation Store. The cross-buy title is priced at $11.99 for PlayStation Plus members and $13.49 for non-members until July 16.
Beloved PlayStation 3, PS4 RPG Quietly Delisted From PS Store
The PlayStation 3, PS4, and PS Vita RPG Ar nosurge: Ode to an Unborn Star has been permanently delisted from the PlayStation Store worldwide. Developed by Gust and published by Koei Tecmo, the game's digital sales and any associated DLC have ceased. While online cross-save features will be discontinued later this year, players who already own the game can continue to access its campaigns.
Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced hasn't set sail yet, but it's already doing better than Shadows on Steam
Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced has reportedly sold over 300,000 pre-order units on Steam, generating nearly $14 million in revenue ahead of its July 9th launch. This figure indicates it is on track to outperform Assassin's Creed Shadows' PC sales during its pre-release window. Ubisoft is also reportedly working on a remake of the original Assassin's Creed.
Jackbox-esque social deduction game Forest of Deceit coming to Steam and consoles on July 13th
Ghost Camp and Thomas Mackinnon announced that their Jackbox-esque social deduction game, Forest of Deceit, will launch on July 13th for Steam, PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and Nintendo Switch. The game supports 4-8 players and features Sylvester McCoy as the narrator, with players using their phones or other devices as secondary screens.
The Fissure Wants You To Question Everything You Remember
The narrative adventure game The Fissure is now available on Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, PC, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, and Nintendo Switch. Developed by SMV Games and published by Eastasiasoft, the game challenges players to unravel mysteries and family secrets in a village that feels unsettlingly familiar, with player decisions impacting the story and leading to multiple endings.
The upcoming Call of Duty: Black Ops PlayStation re-releases seemingly drop a few fondly-remembered features
Upcoming re-releases of Call of Duty: Black Ops and Call of Duty: Black Ops II for PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5 appear to be missing several features found in the original games, based on leaked Trophy lists. Notably, Wager Matches and Theater Mode are absent from Black Ops 1, while Black Ops II seems to lack League Play. These omissions suggest the games will be ports rather than remasters, potentially lacking native PS5 support.
Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Resynced Review
This review examines Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag Resynced, a reimagined version of the original game that updates visuals and gameplay mechanics to align with modern Assassin's Creed titles. The "Resynced" version removes modern-day sections, adds new ship recruitment and weapon features, and refines combat to blend original mechanics with newer RPG elements. While graphical improvements are notable, some minor quirks and the integration of new systems are discussed.
Asdivine Knot for PC & Consoles: Wishlisting begins on XBOX, Steam and PlayStation!
KEMCO announced that the JRPG Asdivine Knot is coming to PC, Xbox consoles (including Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, and Windows), Steam, PlayStation 5, and PlayStation 4. Store pages are now available for wishlisting, with the game set to launch on July 8, 2026. The title features turn-based combat, extensive customization options, and a story about faith and betrayal.
Rat Protocol (PS4, PS5, Switch, Xbox One, X/S, PC)
Rat Protocol is a Sokoban-style block-pushing puzzle game where players guide a super-intelligent lab rat through maze puzzles. The game is available on PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch, Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S, and PC.
Grand Theft Auto: The Trilogy Studio Boss Acknowledges Issues, Says Players Still Enjoyed It
Thomas Williamson, CEO of Grove Street Games, acknowledged the widespread criticism and bugs affecting Grand Theft Auto: The Trilogy – Definitive Edition. While admitting the release had issues, he stated internal metrics showed many players enjoyed the remastered titles. Williamson also suggested that a truly perfect redux would require direct involvement from Rockstar Games.
Call of Duty: Black Ops 1 and 2's Leaked PS5 Trophy List Indicates Some Content May Be Missing
A leaked PlayStation trophy list for Call of Duty: Black Ops 1 and 2 suggests that the upcoming re-releases for PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5 may be missing certain modes or content. The exact nature of the missing elements is not yet clear.
13 years after raising $1 million on Kickstarter, dev of infamous JRPG breaks silence to say work will continue through…
After 13 years and $1 million raised on Kickstarter, the developer of the JRPG Project Phoenix has broken their silence to explain the prolonged development. Game director Hiroaki Yura apologized for the lack of updates, citing personal issues and the departure of a key programmer as reasons for the delays. He stated that the project is still alive and being funded by other studios he has built, with a new Discord server planned for more frequent communication.
PlayStation Store Update Worldwide July 7, 2026
Sony's PlayStation Store has received its weekly update for July 7, 2026, bringing new content, add-ons, and games for PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, PlayStation VR, and PlayStation Plus subscribers. The North American update includes Call of Duty: Modern Warfare III, Cross Code, and For the King as part of the PlayStation Plus Essential lineup, alongside numerous other titles.
Warhammer 40,000: Rogue Trader on Switch 2: Major Update and Free DLCs
Owlcat Games has released a major update for Warhammer 40,000: Rogue Trader on Nintendo Switch 2, addressing performance issues and bugs from its December 2025 launch. To compensate for the initial poor state, all future DLCs and Deluxe Edition content will be free for Nintendo Switch 2 players. The game has also surpassed two million copies sold across all platforms.
The Barbie Rewind Deluxe Edition Is Available For Preorder (And Comes With An Atari Barbie)
Mattel and Atari have announced the Barbie Rewind Deluxe Edition for Nintendo Switch, available for preorder at $60 and launching November 12. This edition includes 16 retro Barbie games released between 1991 and 2007, a never-before-released title from 1994, and an exclusive "Barbie Rewind doll" collector's item. A Standard Edition without the doll is also available for $30 on Nintendo Switch and PlayStation 5, with digital versions planned for PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, and PC.
Chrome Up With New Apex Legends X Cyberpunk Event, Featuring Night City E-District, New Skins & More!
Electronic Arts and Respawn Entertainment have announced a new collaboration event for Apex Legends with CD PROJEKT RED's Cyberpunk franchise, launching on July 14 across all platforms. The event introduces a redesigned E-District map, new Cyberware mods called Sandevistan and Blackwall Breach, themed Legend and Weapon Skins, and more.
List of PS3 Games on PlayStation Store With PS5, PS4 Cross-Buy
Sony is closing the PlayStation Store for PlayStation 3 and PlayStation Vita in July 2027, impacting digital game purchases. Players can still buy games until then, with some PS1/PSP classics and digital PS3 titles offering cross-buy functionality on PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5.
