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GTA 6 will be eligible for 2026 GOTY at The Game Awards, but Rockstar is barely beating the buzzer
Grand Theft Auto VI is set to be eligible for The Game Awards 2026, with its November 19 release date narrowly meeting the November 20 cutoff. This strategic timing is discussed as a potential advantage for Rockstar Games and Take-Two Interactive in securing awards, alongside other potential nominees like Baldur's Gate 3 and The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time remake.
Games Inbox: Is The Last Of Us Part 3 really happening?
Readers discuss the likelihood of The Last of Us Part 3 entering development, with some speculating Naughty Dog has already begun work on it. Other topics include Rockstar's reasoning for delaying Grand Theft Auto 6 on PC, the merits of awarding remasters, and the perceived homogenization of Sony's first-party titles.
Rayman Legends Retold wins Gamescom Award for best Nintendo Switch 2 game
Ubisoft's Rayman Legends Retold has won the award for Best Nintendo Switch Game at Gamescom. The official Rayman X account expressed pride in receiving this recognition for the reimagining of the classic title.
South of Midnight and Consume Me win big at the 2026 Games for Change Awards
The 2026 Games for Change Awards celebrated games with social impact, with South of Midnight and Consume Me taking home multiple awards including Game/Experience of the Year and Indie Breakout, respectively. The ceremony, held during the Games for Change Festival in New York City, highlighted titles from 42 countries, recognizing achievements in narrative, gameplay, community empowerment, environmental impact, health, learning, and emerging media.
Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 wins Best Game at Develop:Star Awards 2026
Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 by Sandfall Interactive and Kepler Interactive was awarded Best Game at the Develop:Star Awards 2026, alongside wins for Best Narrative and Best Audio. Other notable winners included Frontier Developments for Best Studio and Sony Interactive Entertainment for Publishing Star.
Tune In Tonight to See The Indie Premier Crown Its First-Ever Champions
The Indie Premier, in partnership with Mega Cat Studios and Unity PGH, will host its first-ever Award Ceremony tonight, July 7, 2026, at 7 PM ET on YouTube. The event will crown winners across four categories: Grand Indie Champ, Gameplay Mastery, Visual Virtuoso, and Master Mix Award, recognizing excellence in indie game development.
NateTheHate reiterates Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 coming to Switch 2 this year
Leaker NateTheHate has reiterated claims that Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 will be released on the Nintendo Switch 2 this year, despite its absence from a recent Nintendo Direct. The RPG previously won Game of the Year at The Game Awards.
Here’s Why Everyone Is Talking About Hideo Kojima And Geoff Keighley’s “Divorce”
Speculation arose online about a falling out between game director Hideo Kojima and The Game Awards host Geoff Keighley, fueled by their perceived lack of interaction on social media and at industry events. The "divorce rumors" intensified with social media posts and fan reactions, but the pair have since shared posts of their reunion, putting an end to the speculation.
Date Everything wins two accolades at The Gayming Awards 2026
The Gayming Awards 2026 celebrated achievements in LGBTQ+ representation within gaming. Sassy Chap Games' 'Date Everything' won Best LGBTQ+ Indie Game and the Gayming Fan Favourite Award, while Compulsion Games' 'South of Midnight' took home Game of the Year. The ceremony recognized various categories, including voice acting, content creation, and contributions to esports, highlighting diversity and inclusivity.
Xbox CEO says it's already seeing positive impacts following Game Pass price cuts
Xbox CEO Asha Sharma stated that recent price cuts to Game Pass are already showing positive results, with increased acquisitions and improved retention. She also discussed the strategic shift back to the 'Xbox' branding and the future evolution of Game Pass into a more flexible system. Separately, Arc Raiders won multiple awards at the Nordic Game Awards, including Game of the Year, Best Technology, and Best Audio.
Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 and Ghost of Yōtei lead Develop:Star Awards 2026
Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 and Ghost of Yōtei lead the nominations for the Develop:Star Awards 2026 with six categories each, including Best Game. Other nominees for Best Game include Blue Prince, Dispatch, Jurassic World Evolution 3, Death Stranding 2: On The Beach, and Peak. Winners will be announced on July 15 during Develop:Brighton 2026.
Evening Esports and Competitions
The best Polish games of 2025 were announced in Kraków, with Cronos: The New Dawn taking the top award. The event also highlighted ongoing esports competitions.
The Indie Premier Showcase announced — MP3s & NPCs
The Indie Premier Showcase, a hybrid digital and physical event, has been announced for July. The showcase aims to highlight upcoming indie games from around the world and will feature awards in categories such as Grand Indie Champ and Gameplay Mastery. The event is organized in partnership with Unity and submissions will open later this month.
Evening Consolidation
Subnautica 2 is set to launch on Xbox Game Preview on May 14. Additionally, players are invited to vote for April 2026's best new game on PlayStation.
Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 wins Best Game at the BIG Festival Awards at Gamescom Latam
Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 won Best Game at the BIG Festival Awards held at Gamescom Latam in São Paulo, Brazil. The indie title from Sandfall Interactive also secured the award for Best Audio. The event recognized various categories, including Best Art, Best Narrative, and Best Gameplay, with other notable winners like A Rat’s Quest – The Way Back Home and A.I.L.A.
Big Festival Awards: Gamescom Latam’s big winner may be familiar, but showpiece event is a celebration of gaming’s diversity
The Gamescom Latam Big Festival Awards celebrated a diverse range of indie games, with "Clair Obscur" taking home the Best Game award. While familiar titles received mentions, many of the night's accolades went to lesser-known but impressive indie titles from Latin America, highlighting the region's growing game development scene.
Games Inbox: Is Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 worth the hype?
Readers discuss whether Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, which won multiple awards including Best Game at the BAFTAs, lives up to the hype, with some considering purchasing it despite not typically enjoying RPGs. Other topics include the merits of the PlayStation 4 generation, the future of VR, and the perceived bias in the BAFTA video game awards.
No prizes for guessing what won Best Game at Bafta 2026 Games Awards
Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 was the dominant winner at the Bafta 2026 Games Awards, securing Best Game, Debut Game for Sandfall Interactive, and Performer in a Leading Role for Jennifer English. The Telltale Games style adventure Dispatch also received three awards for Animation, Audio Achievement, and Performer in a Supporting Role for Jeffrey Wright. Supercell CEO Ilkka Paananen was controversially awarded the BAFTA Fellowship.
BAFTA Games Awards 2026 winners
The BAFTA Games Awards 2026 celebrated top titles, with Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 winning Best Game. Blue Prince received the Game Design award, No Man's Sky won Best Evolving Game, and South of Midnight took home the New IP award. Other notable winners included Dispatch for Animation and Audio Achievement, and Death Stranding 2: On the Beach for Artistic Achievement.
It Takes Two, Split Fiction studio tops 50 million sales
Taneli Palola of VGChartz discusses the nominees for Best Narrative, highlighting games like Silent Hill f, Split Fiction, Death Stranding 2: On the Beach, Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, and Deltarune Chapters 3 & 4. It Takes Two developer Hazelight Studios' Split Fiction is noted for its co-op storytelling focus.
