Saudi Arabia Leads EA Buyout Amidst Industry Shifts and GTA VI Hype
Saudi Arabian investors have taken Electronic Arts private in a significant $55 billion deal. Grand Theft Auto VI continues to dominate headlines with leaks and exclusive marketing deals. Meanwhile, the industry grapples with AI integration, layoffs, and evolving physical media strategies.
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Evening Reading - July 30, 2026
This article rounds up various gaming news items from July 30, 2026. Highlights include a live-action Persona adaptation for Netflix, a fall 2026 release window for Cyberpunk Edgerunners 2, and SECI Interactive warning of staffing decisions after Microsoft pulled out of publishing Project Fantasy. It also touches on esports events like EVO 2026 for 2XKO and mentions updates for games like Battlefield 6 and Turok: Origin.
Evening Multiplex
This article features a medley of sea shanty reviews for Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag, a developer preview for CINDER CITY, and a launch trailer for Season 10 of The Crew Motorfest. It also mentions Monopoly: Star Wars Heroes.
Evening Reading - June 23, 2026
This edition of Evening Reading covers various gaming industry happenings, including Tencent's reported exits from Japanese studios, EA layoffs, and new game announcements like Montabi and Tanuki: Pon's Summer. It also touches on the upcoming EVO 2026 fighting game tournament and reflections on Sonic's 35th birthday and the legacy of 3D graphics in gaming.
Morning Multiplex
This article rounds up recent official trailers for several games, including Hollow Home, Liminal Backrooms, SNAP JAW, and THANKS, LIGHT. Liminal Backrooms is highlighted as a co-op horror game, and SNAP JAW is noted for its demo trailer.
Something for the Weekend – 20/06/26
This week's gaming news highlights a turbulent period for Xbox, with reports of layoffs at Zenimax and uncertainty surrounding game studios. Grand Theft Auto VI preorders are set to go live on June 25th, while Unreal Engine 6 is integrating generative AI tools. Several games received reviews, including The Adventures of Elliot and Constance, and previews for Control Resonant and Hot Wheels: Infinite Rush were also featured.
Evening Reading - June 17, 2026
This edition of Evening Reading covers several gaming news items including the launch of Pokemon Champions on mobile, Starseeker: Astroneer Expeditions' early access, and Epic Games' stance on generative AI in Unreal Engine 6. It also notes the upcoming release of Grand Theft Auto 5's first new heist in years and the porting of Call of Duty: Black Ops and Black Ops 2 to PlayStation consoles.
NBA streetball, crafting with renewable energy and other new indie games worth checking out
This article highlights several new indie games, including one with NBA streetball elements and another that incorporates crafting with renewable energy. It also mentions upcoming titles from the developers of Mouthwashing and a game where players control a sentient guitar.
Evening Reading - June 10, 2026
This edition of Evening Reading covers various gaming news, including updates on Among Us Story: On Guard, Alien: Isolation 2, Pokemon Pokopia, Halo: Campaign Evolved, and Saw: Genesis. It also mentions Steam discontinuing physical gift cards, Xbox CEO Asha Sharma's statement on restructuring, and new game announcements for Minecraft Dungeons 2 and Resident Evil Veronica. Additionally, it highlights Bradley the Badger being published by Focus Entertainment, Geoff Keighley and Hideo Kojima reuniting at Summer Game Fest, and Floyd Norman receiving an honorary Oscar.
This week in PC games: some enormous space sims and strategy games, plus a cheery prop hunt where you paint your own camouflage
This week's PC game releases include the fantasy kingdom builder Atre: Dominance Wars and the puzzle platformer Rakeo on Monday. Tuesday brings the 3v3 basketball game NBA The Run, followed by the multiplayer camouflage game Meccha Chameleon and the mech-based looting game SAND: Raiders of Sophie on Wednesday. Thursday features the action roguelike 33 Immortals and the space trading game SpaceCraft, with the Astroneer spin-off Starseeker: Astroneer Expeditions also launching in early access. Friday's releases include the bento-making game Don't Let It Starve.
The Sunday Papers
This article rounds up several gaming-related articles, including an analysis of the "Heroine's Journey" in the Like a Dragon series, a look at challenges faced by older gamers, insights into creating horrifying game audio for Saros, an investigation into Sony's use of conflict minerals, and tributes to the late Warhammer 40,000 artist John Blanche. It also briefly mentions a concertgoer who replaced a stricken performer and a rock band.
A musical puzzle box, Consume Me on iOS and other new indie games worth checking out
The article highlights new indie games available, including the musical puzzle game Consume Me for iOS. It also mentions a collection of demos available in anticipation of Steam Next Fest.
Momen Dua Lipa dan Callum Turner Berdansa Mesra di Pesta Pernikahan
The article mentions KPop Demon Hunters showing strong presence in the latter half of 2026 and the surprise release of all 10 episodes of the Among Us animated series. It also notes Backrooms becoming A24's highest-grossing film in North America.
The Sunday Papers
This article rounds up various gaming-related articles and discussions. It includes pieces on the humor in Titanfall, the unique presentation of Angelique Special 2, and the complexities of trans segregation laws in the UK. Additionally, it touches upon political funding related to cryptocurrency and a lighthearted debate comparing dogs and cats in gaming contexts, specifically Half-Life 2's Dog versus Stray's Cat.
Mina the Hollower, a Sims alternative and other new indie games worth checking out
This article rounds up new indie games, highlighting Mina the Hollower and a simulation game that serves as an alternative to The Sims. It provides a brief overview of several notable independent titles.
Micro-grants for indies, another hardware price hike, and Valnet sinks to new lows - Patch Notes #54
This week's Patch Notes covers micro-grants for indie developers, a potential hardware price increase, and the shutdown of Destruction AllStars. Additionally, The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt is set to receive a new expansion.
Into the Black
This article appears to be a collection of unrelated news links, including one about the release date of George R.R. Martin's Winds of Winter and another about the passing of hockey player Claude Lemieux. No specific gaming news is detailed.
The Sunday Papers
This article rounds up recent gaming news and previews, including early access impressions of Subnautica 2 and a review of Forza Horizon 6 that notes a focus on off-roading over street racing. It also discusses the atmospheric world design of FromSoftware titles like Elden Ring.
Myst and Riven remakes, the return of Bubsy and other new indie games worth checking out
This article highlights several new indie games, including remakes of Myst and Riven, and the return of Bubsy. It also features a puzzle platformer inspired by mental health challenges, focusing on turning failures into progress.
Evening Reading - May 22, 2026
This article serves as a weekly news roundup, providing a brief overview of industry happenings as the week concludes. It is intended to inform readers about recent developments in the gaming world.
Something for the Bank Holiday Weekend – 23/05/26
This week's news includes the end of Destiny 2 development and major layoffs at Bungie, alongside the 10th Warhammer Skulls event. PlayStation State of Play will feature Wolverine, and new titles like Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War IV and F1 25 DLC were announced. Embracer is splitting, and Sony's single-player games will no longer release on PC.
