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A Developer Chat on Turmoil’s New DLC and the Game’s Past, Present and Future
The simulation game Turmoil is releasing its Deeper Underground DLC on July 14 for Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, and the Microsoft Store. Creative director Jos Bouman discussed the new mechanics, including petrol and Deep Mode levels, and hinted at two new strategy games in development at Gamious.
PlayStation Store Refunds Being Issued for Canceled PS4 Game
Techland has announced that Dying Light: The Beast will not be released on PlayStation 4 and Xbox One due to hardware limitations. Players who pre-ordered the game for these older consoles will be eligible for refunds. The game will still be available on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC.
Highly Anticipated PlayStation 4 Action Adventure Game Canceled
Techland has canceled the PlayStation 4 and Xbox One versions of their upcoming survival horror game, Dying Light: The Beast. The developer cited technical limitations of the older consoles, stating they could not deliver the intended experience. The game will still be released on current-generation platforms and PC.
Midday Consolidation
Dying Light: The Beast has dropped support for PlayStation 4 and Xbox One, joining a growing trend of games skipping last-generation consoles. Meanwhile, the PlayStation Store's Summer Sale is set to begin on July 15.
Techland cancels PS4 and Xbox One versions of Dying Light: The Beast — 'It became clear that bringing the game to those platforms would require compromises that would prevent us from delivering the experience we set out to create'
Techland has cancelled the PlayStation 4 and Xbox One versions of Dying Light: The Beast, stating the game was built for current-generation hardware and could not be brought to last-gen consoles without significant compromises. The studio apologized for the disappointment and confirmed that refunds would be available for those expecting to play on the older platforms.
I reckon Assassin's Creed Unity is one of the series' best, and a former Ubisoft director agrees it's…
Former Ubisoft director Jean Guesdon believes Assassin's Creed Unity is an underestimated entry in the series, attributing its troubled launch to ambitious technical advancements. Despite its initial bugs and emphasis on microtransactions, the game is praised for its dense, focused design centered on the French Revolution setting and its innovative mechanics.
Dying Light: The Beast canceled on PS4 and Xbox One as Techland says the 13-year-old consoles can't handle…
Techland has officially canceled the PlayStation 4 and Xbox One versions of Dying Light: The Beast, stating that the 13-year-old consoles cannot handle the game's demanding hardware requirements. The developer explained that bringing the game to previous-generation hardware would necessitate compromises that would detract from the intended experience. While Dying Light 2 was playable on these older consoles, The Beast was built from the ground up for current-generation hardware.
Dying Light: The Beast PS4 And Xbox One Versions Cancelled
Techland has canceled the PlayStation 4 and Xbox One versions of Dying Light: The Beast due to performance issues on older hardware. The developer will provide refunds for pre-orders, and player reactions to the news are mixed.
Techland cancel Dying Light: The Beast for PS4 and Xbox One release
Techland has officially canceled the PlayStation 4 and Xbox One versions of Dying Light: The Beast due to technical limitations. The studio stated the game was designed for current-generation hardware and could not be compromised for last-gen consoles. Refunds are available for those who pre-ordered the game on these platforms.
Another Game Skips Last-Gen, As Dying Light: The Beast Dumps PS4/Xbox One
Techland has canceled the PlayStation 4 and Xbox One versions of Dying Light: The Beast, citing that the game's advanced visuals and mechanics are too demanding for last-generation hardware. The studio stated that the game was built for current-generation consoles and PC, and that compromises would negatively impact the player experience. Refunds are available for those who preordered the last-gen versions.
Dying Light: The Beast for PS4 and Xbox One Canceled After Dev Accepts 'The Technical Realities of Development'
Techland has canceled the PlayStation 4 and Xbox One versions of Dying Light: The Beast due to the technical realities of development. The studio cited these challenges as the reason for the discontinuation of the planned content for the older console generation.
Beholder: Conductor Pulls into Xbox Station – Are You Ready to Serve the State?
Beholder: Conductor, the latest installment in Alawar's dystopian series, is now available on Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, and PC with Xbox Play Anywhere support. The game tasks players with acting as a senior train conductor, inspecting passengers and making difficult moral decisions under the watchful eye of the State. It has already received Very Positive reviews on Steam since its debut.
Black Ops 7 Season 5 has been fully revealed, with the next Call of Duty update bringing a raft of fresh content
Activision has revealed the upcoming Season 5 content for Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 and Call of Duty: Warzone, launching on July 23, 2026. The update introduces five new multiplayer maps, including the original Jubilee and remasters of Frequency and Dig, alongside new limited-time modes like Overdrive Domination. Players can also expect new weapons such as the FG42 assault rifle and dual Gremlin SMGs, with more content arriving in the mid-season update.
Taking Too Long to Release a Game Could Harm its Potential For Success, Says Ubisoft
Ubisoft's financial report discusses the risks of both premature and delayed game releases in the current market. The company noted that extended development cycles can harm a game's potential success by causing market anticipation to wane or standards to shift. While no specific titles were named, the report comes amid ongoing development for the Far Cry franchise, with rumors suggesting a new entry will feature PvEvP elements and extraction shooter mechanics.
Dying Light: The Beast is No Longer Coming to PS4 and Xbox One Because of Hardware Constraints
Techland has announced that Dying Light: The Beast will no longer be released on PlayStation 4 and Xbox One due to hardware limitations. The game was designed to leverage the power of current-generation consoles, and bringing it to previous-generation platforms would have required unacceptable compromises. Refunds are available for pre-orders on those platforms.
Gothic 3D Collectathon 'Bobo and the Chest of Nightmares' Officially Announced for Nintendo Switch
Indie studio Polycast Labs has officially announced Bobo and the Chest of Nightmares, a 3D platformer collectathon inspired by 90s gaming. The game will launch on October 30th, 2026, for PC, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, and Nintendo Switch. Developed by a single person, it is recognized as the first 3D Platformer Collectathon produced in Portugal.
LA Noire Could Have Featured A Different, Very Famous, And More Expensive Lead Actor
A writer for the 2011 game LA Noire has revealed that actor Jon Hamm was considered for the lead role of Cole Phelps, though Aaron Staton was ultimately chosen. While Hamm was a more expensive option, the writer felt Staton better captured the character's specific nuances. The article also touches on the game's development by Team Bondi, its various platform releases, and the ongoing discussion about a potential sequel.
Meet the story behind Shard Squad
Shard Squad is set to launch on July 30, 2026, for Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, PC, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, and Nintendo Switch. Creator Rennan Costa discussed the game's origins as a Unity learning project and the challenges of developing it without funding. The game features unique characters and a blend of intense action with progression systems.
Jackbox-esque social deduction game Forest of Deceit releases today on Steam and consoles
The social deduction game Forest of Deceit, developed by Ghost Camp and Thomas Mackinnon, has been released today on Steam, PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and Xbox Series. The game supports 4-8 players and features Sylvester McCoy as the narrator. A Nintendo Switch version is expected later this month.
Xbox veteran stresses Sony's all-digital future would compromise game ownership: 'Digital is convenient until someone else decides you’ve had enough'
Xbox founder Laura Fryer has criticized Sony's move towards an all-digital future for PlayStation games, warning that it compromises true game ownership. She points to the discontinuation of physical game discs starting in 2028 and the removal of purchased movies from user libraries as evidence of the risks associated with digital convenience. Fryer suggests Sony is following Rockstar Games' lead with the digital-only Grand Theft Auto 6 to normalize this shift, which she believes ultimately harms consumers by eliminating the used game market and backward compatibility.
