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Get Resident Evil games for less than $6 each with Fanatical's new bundle

PCGamesN — Mon, 13 Jul 2026 09:30:01 +0000

Resident Evil Requiem is one of the best games released so far in 2026, so now is the perfect time to jump into the rest of the games in the series. If you want to do so for cheap, you can grab Fanatical's Build Your Own Resident Evil bundle. Whether you want to go right [...]

Lurking Giants codes (July 2026)

Joshua Brown — Mon, 13 Jul 2026 09:22:41 +0000

Looking for Lurking Giants codes? Luckily, they're not lurking for the same thing. Though you will have to fight back against the beasties sooner or later, they're not coming for your codes. You're free to get some bonus credits from the comfort of base camp. While the promised full rework is tentatively scheduled for January [...]

Hytale boss decides to break silence on its Chapter 1 update: "Asking everyone to run on faith for months isn't great"

Ken Allsop — Sun, 12 Jul 2026 16:53:39 +0000

Hytale has now been out for six months, following its miraculous resurrection at the hands of Hypixel Founder Simon Collins-Laflamme. I've dipped into the sandbox game on somewhat regular occasion, and have been generally quite impressed by what's already there in its starting state. The big question among the community of late is what its [...]

Duck Duck codes (July 2026)

Joshua Brown — Sun, 12 Jul 2026 16:12:19 +0000

If you're struggling to secure enough match wins to buy up a cool duck skin or hilarious back accessory, these new Duck Duck codes are for you. In fact, they'll come in handy even if you're a serial gooser. That's a word, right? It only takes a quick finishing of the phrase to understand what [...]

Finally complete after 11 years, Angels Fall First delivers massive FPS space battles with old-school Battlefront vibes, at a must-have price

Ken Allsop — Sun, 12 Jul 2026 15:59:00 +0000

Do you ever get the itch for the days of classic Battlefront 2, or wish that you could throw Battlefield 2142's multiplayer and Star Citizen's space dogfights into a blender and come out with a ready-to-eat combination of FPS and spaceship battler? If you answered yes, you need to try Angels Fall First. Quietly plugging [...]

Project Mirror Labyrinth codes (July 2026)

Joshua Brown — Sun, 12 Jul 2026 15:14:35 +0000

Looking for new Project Mirror Labyrinth codes? You're either a fresh face on these neon-lit streets or a hunter hoping for any competitive edge after a hard time in the dungeons. Either way, we can accommodate your needs - if you're quick enough to redeem the codes below, that is. With an addictive citypop synthwave [...]

Palworld dev celebrates "staggering" Steam response to 1.0, proving lightning can strike twice

Ken Allsop — Sun, 12 Jul 2026 14:59:06 +0000

It's safe to say that Palworld has still got the magic. Two and a half years ago, the charming open-world creature collector with sinister undertones skyrocketed its way into the history books, reaching the second-highest player count peak on Steam of all time (a feat only topped since by Black Myth Wukong). Now, Palworld 1.0 [...]

TennoCon 2026 was a triumph for Digital Extremes. Here's what went down

Lauren Bergin — Sun, 12 Jul 2026 13:01:01 +0000

TennoCon 2026 feels like a return to form for Digital Extremes. We're kickstarting a new age of Warframe with Tau, a new, explorable star system with its own unique planets, noir aesthetic, and Chimera Frames. In Alca, however, we'll finally be able to summon mounts, and we caught our first glance of Soulframe's latest Fable, [...]

A storming new Total War Warhammer 40k gameplay reveal has made me excited about cover

Ken Allsop — Sun, 12 Jul 2026 12:07:23 +0000

We've just been given our first extended look at Total War: Warhammer 40k in action, and watching a battle play out has instantly ratcheted my excitement levels up into the stratosphere. Creative Assembly's new gameplay video was showcased at the BiliBili World exhibition in Shanghai, and features a much longer demonstration of a conflict where [...]

League of Legends Classic isn't the launch experience, it's a "greatest hits" of the early years

Ken Allsop — Sun, 12 Jul 2026 10:12:31 +0000

Riot Games has finally lifted the lid on League of Legends Classic as promised, and my big takeaway is that this isn't just a transportation back in time to 2009, but rather a greatest hits collection of its first few seasons. That said, there are certainly a lot of the fundamentals of that initial experience [...]

Tau isn't "Warframe 2," but it's a bold new step for Digital Extremes

Lauren Bergin — Sat, 11 Jul 2026 22:27:07 +0000

Tau has forever been somewhat of an enigma. An eerie, terraformed star system that acts as the de facto home of the Sentients, it's been referenced many a time over the past few years, but we've never actually seen it. At TennoCon 2025, Digital Extremes confirmed that it'd be taking us to Tau in 2026, [...]

TennoCon 2026's demo is the "darkest Soulframe has ever been," but perhaps the most intriguing, too

Lauren Bergin — Sat, 11 Jul 2026 21:28:46 +0000

In the midst of all things Warframe, Soulframe can sometimes feel like it gets lost at TennoCon. Digital Extremes' highly anticipated fantasy MMO has been lurking in the shadows for a while, with consistent updates transforming it into a very different beast from the game we saw oh so many years ago. This year, however, [...]

All Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced players can now claim free rewards

Ken Allsop — Sat, 11 Jul 2026 16:18:40 +0000

Ubisoft has a combined 'thank you' and make-good rewards bundle for all Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced players, after the reinvented pirate game sailed past two million sales in its first day alone. While impressive, the launch hasn't been flawless, but the developer says, "We want you to know that we hear you, we appreciate [...]

New Diablo 4 patch notes make Mythics easier to get, so hold your turn-ins for now

Ken Allsop — Sat, 11 Jul 2026 15:18:47 +0000

Blizzard has dropped new Diablo 4 patch notes for Season 14, and while there are some welcome changes in here, there are several notable issues that get no mention. Given that we'll be two weeks into the new season by the time the patch hits, it's a relatively light offering. With that said, there are [...]

Genshin Impact codes (July 2026)

Christian Vaz — Sat, 11 Jul 2026 12:58:21 +0000

Need new Genshin Impact codes? Gathering Primogems and Mora in Genshin Impact can be quite the grind. Fortunately, developer Hoyoverse occasionally sends out gifts in the form of redeem codes. Most codes only work for a limited time, so it's best to redeem them as soon as possible to avoid missing out. Codes are released [...]

The Minecraft Movie votes are in and, despite controversy, everyone's a winner

Ken Allsop — Sat, 11 Jul 2026 12:13:39 +0000

Which community-made build will feature in A Minecraft Movie Squared? The upcoming sequel brings back Jack Black and Jason Momoa as Steve and Garrett, alongside Kirsten Dunst in the role of Alex. To embrace the spirit of player creativity, developer Mojang announced during its latest Minecraft Live showcase that it would be holding a competition [...]

Is the new GTA Online heist a last hurrah, or a sign of things to come?

Ken Allsop — Sat, 11 Jul 2026 11:11:06 +0000

It isn't quite what I envisioned when I wished for GTA on PC in 2026, but Rockstar has just announced that its new GTA Online expansion The Kortz Center Heist is mere days away. That's right, it's time to load up Grand Theft Auto 5's multiplayer mode once more, and I'm particularly taken by the [...]

Doom dev Id is now "about the same size we were when making Doom 2016" after layoffs

Ken Allsop — Sat, 11 Jul 2026 09:55:48 +0000

It's been a tough week for Doom studio Id Software. The team that established the groundwork for basically all FPS games to come with classics including Wolfenstein 3D, Doom, and Quake was hit with devastating layoffs this week. With 3,200 job cuts announced by Xbox amid wider losses impacting 2.1% of Microsoft's global workforce, a [...]

A Manor Lords update has just fixed its "degraded" systems - "Next stop: more content"

Ken Allsop — Fri, 10 Jul 2026 16:44:07 +0000

Four months of Manor Lords technical overhauls have just moved across from the beta branch to the live build, bringing core under-the-hood improvements to the medieval city-building game. Developer Slavic Magic recently announced it was putting some of its planned content drops and its trade rework on pause briefly, in order to prioritize "taking a [...]

The next PlayStation looks more and more like a PC, and that's not a bad thing

Ava Thompson-Powell — Fri, 10 Jul 2026 16:04:08 +0000

Welcome to your discless future, PlayStation gamers. We've been here for a while. Sony's announcement that physical disc production is ending in January 2028 has sent the console world into a meltdown. A petition to appease the announcement has already gained over 200,000 signatures at the time of writing. People have flocked to a video [...]

After 19 months of waiting, Project Zomboid's next update will finally deliver a stable build, "and it's a big one"

Ken Allsop — Fri, 10 Jul 2026 15:20:40 +0000

It's been an agonizing wait for Project Zomboid build 42 if you prefer to stay on the stable side of things. It's been 19 months and 19 major iterations since it arrived on the 'unstable' branch of the zombie game, and in that time The Indie Stone has continued to update it with significant changes [...]

Unkillable: inside Dead by Daylight's incredible decade of scares

Lauren Bergin — Fri, 10 Jul 2026 15:15:38 +0000

"Ten years ago today, where was Dead by Daylight?" I ask Creative Director, Dave Richard. He smiles. "We were going around crazy, trying to get all of the features we wanted in as a last little crunch before the big release. We were finalizing achievements, still polishing some lore text, wondering if we should weaponize [...]

A new Deadlock update leaves Graves and Silver gleeful, but Valve still can't get Shiv right

Ken Allsop — Fri, 10 Jul 2026 13:21:59 +0000

Valve has dropped a fresh Deadlock update on our heads, and while it's not nearly as substantial as last week's shakeup it's still likely to impact some of the MOBA's most popular heroes. We've got more changes for the Soul Urn (stop me if you've heard this one before), the Unstable Rift (our newly minted [...]

Choirs in Hell: The making of Diablo 4's iconic soundtrack

Ken Allsop — Fri, 10 Jul 2026 13:00:24 +0000

Diablo 4: Lord of Hatred marks a key turning point in Blizzard's latest tale, acting as the culmination to its first major narrative arc. Where its grimdark tale will wind next remains to be seen, but one thing is for sure: it'll sound phenomenal. Starting from more ambient origins, D4's soundtrack has grown more defined [...]

Id Software founder John Carmack mourns layoffs: "Games need to succeed, not just be beloved"

Ken Allsop — Fri, 10 Jul 2026 10:18:01 +0000

"I have been trying to find something meaningful to say about the Id Software layoffs." It's a sentiment all of us share, but a particularly strong one for its Co-founder John Carmack. A WARN notice filed in Texas states that 136 jobs are being cut at the Doom developer, reportedly more than half of its [...]

Black Flag Resynced blows every other Assassin's Creed - and very nearly The Witcher 3 - out of the Steam waters

Paul Kelly — Fri, 10 Jul 2026 09:45:41 +0000

Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced has made quite a splash on Steam since its launch earlier this week, registering a series-high concurrent player count and even coming close to some titans of the gaming sphere like The Witcher 3. Launching on July 9, Black Flag Resynced drew in a very respectable 99,451 concurrent players according [...]

Masters at work: how Riot grew Valorant into its second global esport

Lauren Bergin — Thu, 09 Jul 2026 16:00:20 +0000

The energy at Valorant Masters London is electric. Everywhere I look, there are people. They're dressed as their favorite Agents - there's many a Jett, Gekko, and Sage. They're wearing their country's flags, draped around them like colorful capes - I see myriad Scottish saltires; a fond reminder of home. Then, there's a guy dressed [...]

This week's Epic Games Store free games has you exploring a 2D planet or setting up as a tattoo tycoon

Ava Thompson-Powell — Thu, 09 Jul 2026 15:00:56 +0000

Epic Games Store is back with their free games of the week, and this time around, you can blast off to a mysterious planet to explore and build in Nova Lands, or manage your very own tattoo parlor in Tattoo Tycoon. If you've ever wanted to create your own industry, BEHEMUTT's Nova Lands is a [...]

Taylor Swift needs to be a skin in Fortnite - rumor suggests it could happen soon

Ava Thompson-Powell — Thu, 09 Jul 2026 14:44:34 +0000

A new Fortnite rumor has started circulating online that Taylor Swift could be the next Fortnite Festival headliner, which in turn could mean her very own Icon Series Skin coming to the battle royale. As a huge Swiftie and someone who considers themselves a serial casual Fortnite player (starting with Save The World way back [...]

Total War Warhammer 3's new attempt at fixing its campaign AI woes promises a "more dynamic and interesting" late game

Ken Allsop — Thu, 09 Jul 2026 14:32:17 +0000

Total War: Warhammer 3 update 8.1 has just landed, which means it's time for developer Creative Assembly's latest attempt to polish its computer-controlled campaign factions. The colossal strategy game's new patch notes are equally massive, also introducing more landmarks and technology to support Grand Cathay and their Tiger Warriors. With hundreds of lines of balance [...]

Chameleon codes (July 2026)

Joshua Brown — Thu, 09 Jul 2026 13:19:25 +0000

Keeping on top of these new Chameleon codes won't make your job as a seeker any easier, but it will effectively reduce the number of wins needed to secure a cool new cosmetic for your fancy paint gun. That fishbones skin? A must-have. Chameleon is the latest attempt by a dev team looking to capitalize [...]

Valve just changed how CS2's bomb works, and it's terrifying

Ken Allsop — Thu, 09 Jul 2026 10:52:24 +0000

Counter-Strike 2 Season 5 is here, and Valve continues to show a willingness to shake up its beloved FPS. Along with all the usual skins, stickers, and armory adjustments you'd expect, and the official implementation of Cache, the most striking part of the new CS2 patch notes is a redesign of the way bombs detonate. [...]

Palworld dev delivers "important" 1.0 mod warning - just turning them off "is not enough"

Ken Allsop — Thu, 09 Jul 2026 10:14:02 +0000

Palworld 1.0 is finally upon us. It's yet another scary reminder of the passage of time that it's already been two and a half years since the creature-collecting survival game proved itself more than mere parody and exploded to become one of the biggest games ever on Steam. As developer Pocketpair leaves early access, it [...]

I almost missed the fantastic Granblue Fantasy: Relink. It just got even bigger - so don't make the same mistake

Ken Allsop — Wed, 08 Jul 2026 16:37:32 +0000

I am once again asking you to play Granblue Fantasy: Relink, this time as developer Cygames drops its beefy Endless Ragnarok expansion. For too long, I let all the praise of this action-heavy party JRPG pass me by, and after finally succumbing to peer pressure I'm now adding my voice to the chorus enthusing you [...]

Everything new in Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced

Paul Kelly — Wed, 08 Jul 2026 16:01:29 +0000

If, like me, you spent your formative years on a virtual ship doing virtual seaborne crimes, the remake of Black Flag should be a welcome sight. Way back when, I mined Black Flag for everything it had; ticking off islands, knocking off every fort - even seeking out every animal so my wardrobe would be [...]

Fanatical's Field of Glory Bundle nets you 10 games and DLC for less than $30

PCGamesN — Wed, 08 Jul 2026 15:56:20 +0000

If you fancy diving into a brand new strategy game or still don't have all the DLC you'd like for Field of Glory, Fanatical is currently running a Bundle entirely focused on the series. Letting you pick up Kingdoms, Empires, and Field of Glory II, alongside DLC for each, you can get deeper discounts on [...]

Riot believes League of Legends 'mage bot' strats are "healthy diversity" and "need to be viable"

Ken Allsop — Wed, 08 Jul 2026 15:24:14 +0000

Riot Games has pulled planned Brand buffs from the upcoming League of Legends patch 26.14 due to "concerns around mages bot," but says it's still committed to supporting the divisive strategy as a viable way to play the MOBA. In a preview post covering the new update, Lead Gameplay Designer Matt 'Phroxzon' Leung-Harrison explains the [...]

Subnautica 2's olive branch to fend off threats is just enough to preserve the terror

Ken Allsop — Wed, 08 Jul 2026 13:17:00 +0000

A new Subnautica 2 update arrives today - the first big overhaul from Unknown Worlds since it pushed the ocean survival game out into early access. The focus for now is very much on quality-of-life improvements, with bigger implementations like multiplayer features and new biomes further down the line. The patch does at least address [...]

Goals is building an exciting esports ecosystem "where everyone can compete"

Tom Hopkins — Wed, 08 Jul 2026 13:00:31 +0000

Hitting one million installs within ten days of its free-to-play launch, Goals has proven that there's a real appetite for a soccer game beyond the established IPs. Now, a month post-launch, Goals has announced its ambitious plans for an esports ecosystem for the game, which will let anyone compete. We spoke exclusively to Goals CEO [...]

Past Midnight: building the next era of World of Warcraft

Lauren Bergin — Wed, 08 Jul 2026 11:00:58 +0000

Game Director Ion Hazzikostas is, perhaps, the perfect person to ask about World of Warcraft. Having joined Blizzard in 2008, he's spent almost 18 years working on the game, with ten of them as its Game Director. His tagline is 'Watcher,' and it makes a lot of sense: he is the backbone of WoW; its [...]

Minecraft finally adds seats after 17 years, but the potential for builders is even bigger

Ken Allsop — Wed, 08 Jul 2026 10:28:51 +0000

A new Minecraft update is here, and after 17 years, Steve can finally sit down. That's right, Mojang has officially added the ability to plonk your butt down onto a comfy cushion as part of its latest Java Snapshot and Bedrock Preview patches. The latest incarnation of what will eventually become the third Game Drop [...]

Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced review - the best pirate game got even better

Paul Kelly — Wed, 08 Jul 2026 10:00:19 +0000

Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced doesn't mess about, despite what the super-long title would suggest. It opens with several explosions, throws away the wristblades, and gets you on the high seas in less than 20 minutes. From there, it's chasing the horizon and gutting Spaniards, not necessarily in that order. A remake of the 2013 [...]

Teamfight Tactics temporarily kills MacOS support, as Riot works on long term fix

Ava Thompson-Powell — Tue, 07 Jul 2026 16:06:02 +0000

Riot's Teamfight Tactics has announced that, following patch 18,1 the game will no longer support MacOS, iOS 2GB, or Android 2/3 GB. While news that the auto battler will be moving away from utilizing Hextech for Unreal Engine has been known for a while now, citing that it "allows for more dedicated tools and tech [...]

The Blood of Dawnwalker is an uncompromising, human RPG - and it's now my most-wanted game

Ken Allsop — Tue, 07 Jul 2026 16:00:57 +0000

The highest compliment I can pay The Blood of Dawnwalker is that the moments where it least feels like The Witcher 3 are those where it pushes above and beyond its closest point of comparison. I've been given but a taste of the upcoming RPG from Rebel Wolves, and yet it's become that first drop of blood to a newly minted vampire - leaving me scratching and clawing at my calendar, desperate to sink my fangs into the full-bodied experience. Vicious, glorious, and uncompromising in its vision, I'm now convinced this is going to be one of the most talked-about games by the time the year is out.

Steam Machine review - it's all about the games you play

Edward Chester — Tue, 07 Jul 2026 15:32:54 +0000

Everybody knows the story so far with the Steam Machine. When it was revealed, there was a great hope that it would transform living room PC gaming, bringing console ease of use for a Steam Deck-like price. However, by the time it finally landed, PC price rises had taken their toll, and the Steam Machine was arriving overpriced and underpowered. However, while that is largely the story of the so-called Gabe Cube, so much of what should determine your choice to buy one actually comes down to the games you play. Unlike most of the best gaming PC options, the Steam Machine's use of SteamOS and its focus on living room gaming, with the Machine connected to a TV and played via a controller, means that while it can play most of the great wealth of games that exist on Steam, it excels only at some. [site_jumplinks]

Tap Incremental codes (July 2026)

Joshua Brown — Tue, 07 Jul 2026 15:14:33 +0000

These Tap Incremental codes will give you an edge and net you plenty more taps per click. Spend your earned taps on boosts, and use the potions for even more luck. Go on and get clicking, and see just how many you can earn at once. The codes come out regularly for this game, so [...]

League of Legends skins: Sale rotation, next Your Shop, tiers

Lauren Bergin — Tue, 07 Jul 2026 14:51:45 +0000

I remember the good ol' days when League of Legends only had Standard, Deluxe, Epic, Legendary, and Ultimate skins; now there's Transcendent, Mythic Variants, Exalted - the list feels like it goes on and on. If you're a returning player who's wondering what the heck has happened, or a brand new one confused by all of the jargon, don't worry: our League of Legends skin guide has you covered. We've got everything from a list of the cosmetics that are currently on sale to the dates of the next Your Shop. Strap in.

Xbox setting Compulsion and Double Fine free is the only good thing to come out of Microsoft's layoffs

Lauren Bergin — Tue, 07 Jul 2026 13:57:17 +0000

Xbox's layoffs are catastrophic. 1,600 people lost their jobs in one day. 3,200 will lose their jobs by June 2027. If you include all of Microsoft, that number jumps to a staggering 4,800 - around 2.1% of the company's overall workforce (as surveyed in 2025). We all knew that Xbox's ominous July 6 'layoff day' [...]

Zenimax "reaffirms commitment" to ESO, as Xbox layoffs cut deep

Ava Thompson-Powell — Tue, 07 Jul 2026 11:03:42 +0000

The Elder Scrolls Online's Community Manager, Jessica Folsom, has laid out the Zenimax Online Studios team's "immediate focus" of Season One following the news about an estimated 1,600 layoffs at Xbox on July 6, 2026. Ex-staffers have started sharing news of their redundancies from the MMO studio on sites like LinkedIn and Bluesky, including Mike [...]

Pick up Indiana Jones and the Great Circle for its lowest price yet on Fanatical

Tom Hopkins — Mon, 06 Jul 2026 16:00:31 +0000

If you're quick, you can pick up id Software's Indiana Jones and the Great Circle for its lowest price yet on Fanatical. The game hasn't been given any deep discounts since its release 18 months ago, but it's half price now if you're yet to play it. The game is among the best single-player games of the last couple of years, and will hopefully be the start of a new Indiana Jones gaming series.

Microsoft needs to "reset Xbox," says Asha Sharma, as the company lays off 3,200 employees

Ava Thompson-Powell — Mon, 06 Jul 2026 15:10:19 +0000

Xbox is set to lay off a total of approximately 3,200 employees throughout 2027's fiscal year - which ends on June 30, 2027. An estimated 1,600 roles will be made redundant today as the company looks to "reset Xbox."

Roblox's reporting system gets big update, and you'll finally know the impact of your feedback

Ava Thompson-Powell — Mon, 06 Jul 2026 14:52:42 +0000

Roblox is rolling out updates to its reporting tools in-game, with a "simpler, more intuitive reporting flow and a streamlined process behind the scenes." It'll also provide tips to people that submit reports, and updates on the ones that they've made.

World of Warcraft patch 12.1 finally lets you put Pepe in your house

Ava Thompson-Powell — Mon, 06 Jul 2026 10:34:31 +0000

Pepe has been a mainstay of World of Warcraft for over a decade, with the cute little pixelated bird entering everyone's hearts and minds during Warlords of Draenor. Initially only available through a player's Garrison in the MMO, Pepe has since broken free of Draenor. Nowadays, you'll find him everywhere from the Arcantina to the Dragon Isles, and, as of patch 12.1, also in player homes.

Limmy has finally been banned from Dead by Daylight, but he'll be back very soon

Lauren Bergin — Mon, 06 Jul 2026 10:22:43 +0000

"It has finally happened," Limmy says. "Hello everybody; I have been banned from Dead by Daylight for having a laugh." It's official: Limmy has, indeed, been banned from playing Behaviour's iconic horror game. For now.

Overwatch's Steam reviews creep up to "mixed" as playercount surges

Sam Comrie — Sun, 05 Jul 2026 15:05:09 +0000

Ah, Overwatch, what are you up to now? Well, apart from cosmetic prices that give my wallet the shakes, it seems that Blizzard Entertainment's shooter is having a bit of a moment again, at least on Steam. Between new heroes like Shion and an upcoming YOASOBI collaboration, there's enough there to certainly get me to redownload it. However, despite Blizzard's best efforts, players are dealing quite a beating to the game's overall reception on the Steam Marketplace.

Will Gabe Newell bring a Steam Machine onboard his $800 million deep-sea vessel? I hope so

Sam Comrie — Sun, 05 Jul 2026 14:04:50 +0000

Valve co-founder, president, and all-round chill guy Gabe Newell is putting his gigantic fortune behind deep-sea exploration with an $800 million research vessel that could become one of the most capable ocean science ships ever built. Rather than another luxury yacht, the 531-foot RV11000 is going to Inkfish, Newell's marine research organization, and will house up to 130 scientists, engineers, crew members, and operators. Surely he's bringing a Steam Machine with him?

Boss themes, sagas, and Goblin Jazz: How World of Warcraft's music reflects a shifting Azeroth

Ken Allsop — Sun, 05 Jul 2026 09:00:36 +0000

World of Warcraft and music go hand in hand. It's been three decades since the original Warcraft: Orcs and Humans introduced us to Azeroth, and in that time its soundtracks have grown and shifted. In 2026, we're smack-bang in the middle of the Worldsoul Saga, marking the first 'connected trilogy' of expansions. How does modern WoW reflect the journey it and its players have taken? I recently had the chance to speak with current World of Warcraft Lead Composer Leo Kaliski, alongside Blizzard's Music Director Derek Duke and Principal Producer Charlotte Pyle, about how sound has evolved with the MMORPG over the years.

Fortnite's American Dad bundle is missing one crucial thing, so save yourself 2,700 V-Bucks

Sam Comrie — Sun, 05 Jul 2026 09:00:23 +0000

With Family Guy making its debut in Fortnite in December 2023, it was only a matter of time before American Dad landed in the Item Shop. That moment is here, as Epic Games has cooked up another bundle of Seth MacFarlane-inspired cosmetics. It might be tempting to top up your V-Bucks for this one, but compared to the likes of The Simpsons crossover last year, it feels like more of an afterthought.

Epic Games makes peace with ex-Fortnite insider as huge leak lawsuit comes to an end

Sam Comrie — Sat, 04 Jul 2026 15:49:05 +0000

After uncovering former Epic Games contractor Hayden Cohen as a Fortnite leaker, the gaming giant has put its ongoing lawsuit to bed. The high-profile case, which began in March, emerged when Epic learned that Cohen had been breaching NDAs surrounding upcoming content. From new skins to in-game events, Cohen had previously signed documentation in September 2025 that forbade him from talking about unannounced aspects of the massive battle royale.

If you want this free Arc Raiders skin, you need to play the most underrated FPS around

Sam Comrie — Sat, 04 Jul 2026 12:08:34 +0000

I really dig Arc Raiders, but its cosmetics often leave me wanting more. However, every once in a while, Embark Studios cooks up something rad that I'd love to wear around Blue Gate or Buried City. It's no surprise that this outfit, the Voltage Marauder set, comes from The Finals - one of, if not the most stylish, dripped-up shooters out there. If you're willing to test your mettle in the arena, you won't need to spend a single Raider Token to give yourself a makeover.

Alongside its own big successes, Saber Interactive is sticking with indies - here's why

Ken Allsop — Sat, 04 Jul 2026 09:00:14 +0000

Saber Interactive has a long list of recent winners to its name, including the likes of Warhammer 40k: Space Marine 2, Roadcraft, and John Carpenter's Toxic Commando. Alongside its own creations, however, the studio's publishing side is adamant about sticking with indie games. At Summer Game Fest, we sat down with Chief Creative Officer Tim Willits and Head of Publishing Todd Hollenshead to discuss why Saber believes so strongly in continuing to support smaller teams.

Which player-made build do you want to see in A Minecraft Movie Squared? It's time to pick.

Ken Allsop — Fri, 03 Jul 2026 11:36:10 +0000

Minecraft is all about community. Sharing your favorite creations with friends, family, and the wider world is one of the true joys of the sandbox game, and that's something that Mojang is embracing for its upcoming sequel, A Minecraft Movie: Squared. The developer announced during Minecraft Live that it was going to be including a special player-made build in the new movie. After sifting through all the entries, it's down to the final three - and the choice is now in your hands.

Slay the Spire 2 just got 15 new cards out of nowhere, including some big co-op heavy hitters

Ken Allsop — Fri, 03 Jul 2026 10:01:38 +0000

A new Slay the Spire 2 patch has just hit the beta branch, and this is a big one. In fact, you might want to pay attention even if you aren't one to toy around with the testing side of the roguelike deckbuilder, because there's a whole heap of additional cards that are designed to enhance co-op play, and some of them sound particularly strong. There are also a bunch of fresh balance changes in the works, a shiny visual overhaul for the latest boss Aeonglass, and some modding fixes that are planned "to come to the main branch soon." Let's take a look at exactly what's in store.

Minecraft shaders 2026 - Java and Bedrock graphics packs

Danielle Rose — Fri, 03 Jul 2026 09:52:03 +0000

How a game looks is one of its most important factors, especially in an age of photo-realism and ray tracing. So, even if you're playing one of the most aesthetically uncomplicated video games to come out of recent years, you're still entitled to want it to look its very best. With Minecraft shaders, you can instantly level up the look of your Minecraft world, even without an expensive RTX graphics card. By adding special lighting mechanics, realistic raindrops, colored fog, and more, the best Minecraft shaders put a spectacular filter on your favorite game. We've tested out the best for both Java and Bedrock editions, and compiled a list of them right here.

Rust's Common Ground update lets you set up clans, a shop, or kick back in your apartment

Ava Thompson-Powell — Thu, 02 Jul 2026 18:00:18 +0000

The July update for Rust, 'Common Ground' is finally here, bringing with it a set of patch notes and a huge amount of new features. Now, Facepunch is looking to its Monuments, adding two brand new ones: The Apartment Complex, which lets you rent rooms when getting started with a wipe, and Rentable Shops to sell items to other players.

WW2 RTS Company of Heroes has just been totally reimagined as a new, standalone roguelike

Ken Allsop — Thu, 02 Jul 2026 17:00:43 +0000

This is Company of Heroes, but like you've never seen it before. Company of Heroes 3: Final Stand is a new, standalone expansion that takes the fundamentals of the WW2 RTS series and reimagines it with a roguelite twist. Despite the naming, it's a fully separate thing, meaning you won't need to own CoH 3 to get in on the action (although you'll benefit from a discount if you do). It supports single-player and co-op runs with a persistent progression system that lets your squad and tactics gradually evolve over time.

Rumors claim Xbox wants to close Obsidian, but Jason Schreier says otherwise

Lauren Bergin — Thu, 02 Jul 2026 15:32:56 +0000

It's been a weird year for Xbox. While new CEO Asha Sharma's commitment to returning to a better of era of Xbox has tickled many, the company has been plagued with concern of late, as myriad reports allege that it's trying to sell off or shutter some of its most beloved studios. Compulsion Games, Arkane, and Double Fine have all been caught in the crossfire, with Ninja Theory and Undead Labs potentially getting hit with cuts despite new trailers for Senua and State of Decay 3. The most recent name to be added to the list, however, is Obsidian. Yes, the developer of Fallout: New Vegas.

The best Minecraft mods

Danielle Rose — Thu, 02 Jul 2026 15:10:55 +0000

While vanilla Minecraft is amazing all on its own, its modding community has shipped a colossal amount of custom content over the years. The sheer volume of free Minecraft mods allows for endless possibilities, from massive texture packs to scary mods that introduce stalker enemies. Before we begin, we must point out that we've stayed away from recent Minecraft mods built using AI tools, so you don't need to worry about your computer being infected with potentially malicious files. Our ultimate list of the best Minecraft mods takes your game to another level, letting you reshape the sandbox game to your exact specifications. We've been curating our mod collection for quite some time, and it includes essential mods for everyone alongside new Minecraft mods stealing the spotlight.

This week's Epic Games Store free games include a nightmarish piece of PC gaming history, and a way to cleanse your brain afterwards

Ken Allsop — Thu, 02 Jul 2026 15:00:01 +0000

Dark, disturbing, and controversial, I Have No Mouth, And I Must Scream is one of those essential touchstones of PC gaming history. It's an experience to be recommended with caution - a refrain you could apply to many classic adventure games - but one that ardent point-and-click enthusiasts will want to see. If you've yet to tread Harlan Ellison's twisted dystopia, the Epic Games Store is giving you the chance to do so for free, and it's even throwing in the stylish, brash beat-em-up River City Girls 2 to clear your head afterwards.

Celebrate Evo 2026 with 11 fighting games in Humble Bundle's latest deal

PCGamesN — Thu, 02 Jul 2026 14:53:24 +0000

The latest Humble Bundle deal is focused on Evo and Arc System Works fighting games, offering 11 great games for as little as $20. Evo took place at the end of June, seeing the best fighting game players come together to compete for the world titles in various games. If you've got the bug for the games featured in the competition, the Arc System Works Evo Collection bundle is the perfect place to add a whole host of games to your Steam library.

Stuntman Hollywood is a genius idea with a massive amount of replayability

Tom Hopkins — Thu, 02 Jul 2026 13:50:02 +0000

A new Stuntman game, the first one in 19 years, was one of the last things I expected to be revealed at PlayStation's summer showcase. The more I thought about it, though, the more it became clear that Stuntman Hollywood is a genius idea. A nostalgic racing series that is good for both casual and hardcore fans, which utilizes Universal's near-endless suite of IPs, is such a smart game to develop.

Next Minecraft Live date estimate - here's how to watch it

Nat Smith — Thu, 02 Jul 2026 10:57:24 +0000

When is the next Minecraft Live 2026? As the spiritual successor to Minecon, Mojang's bi-annual livestream event is a major landmark on the Minecraft community calendar. It covers the latest content updates, developer insights, and exclusive previews for spin-off games and other ancillary projects. In short, the next Minecraft Live is a must-see event for any Minecraft fan, especially if you're looking forward to the next update. The Tiny Takeover stole the spotlight at the first Minecraft Live of this year, triggering an avalanche of adorable Minecraft mobs alongside the Chaos Cubed update available in Java. We expect an update of similar scope to be announced in the next livestream - but when is it? Here's how to tune in and see the reveals for yourself.

The best WoW addons July 2026

Nat Smith — Thu, 02 Jul 2026 10:34:59 +0000

What are the best WoW addons? Blizzard's critically acclaimed MMORPG hides a lot of useful data it collects, and picking up a mod that offers a peek behind the curtain can be a literal game-changer when going up against deadly bosses. Of course, the best World of Warcraft addons aren't just aimed at avid raiders. Some are more focused on utility and freshening up the MMO's UI, while others help track material nodes for professions, décor pieces to be collected for your player home, or adds a GPS-style navigation tool to help you move around Azeroth and beyond. With so many options, it's tough to know which WoW addons are worth your time - or even work following Blizzard's controversial mod crackdown for the Midnight expansion. We've dug deep and tracked down the best of the bunch for general, all-purpose use in one of the best PC games of all time. These must-have World of Warcraft addons will make your experience much more pleasant, whether you're a raider, trader, or simply keen to level up fast.

Windrose's new Ashlands biome will expand your pirate escapades "significantly in scope"

Ken Allsop — Thu, 02 Jul 2026 09:57:52 +0000

Now that the post-launch waters have settled, Kraken Express is steering the ship towards its first big Windrose update. The pirate survival game exploded onto the scene in April in fittingly dramatic fashion - racking up more than two million sales and even briefly outstripping the pace of the mighty Rust on Steam. That's a lot of adventurers ready for their next outing across the water, and the studio promises that our journey to the Windrose Ashlands will see "the main story and side quests grow significantly in scope."

World of Warcraft patch 12.1 tackles bug fixes and housing decor costs, as Blizzard focuses on delivering a "polished experience"

Lauren Bergin — Wed, 01 Jul 2026 17:00:12 +0000

It's no secret that World of Warcraft's latest expansion, Midnight, has had its struggles. While, on paper, it opened the doors to a brave new Azeroth with the addition of player housing and improved UI, in practice, it's been one of the buggiest WoW releases to date. With said housing being disabled for an entire day due to a weird bug that spawned from Mists of Pandaria's Siege of Orgrimmar raid, Blizzard's classic MMO has begun to buckle under the sheer weight of its old code; in many instances, fixing something means breaking something else.