8 Essential RPGs You Should Play in 2026
RPGs can swallow hundreds of hours, so “essential” has to mean more than enormous maps and overflowing quest logs. The games that define the genre change how players think about character building,...
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The Witcher 4 Won’t Be At Gamescom, But Finally Has A Launch Window
CD Projekt RED gave a small update on the Ciri-led RPG
Witcher 4 Release Window Narrowed Down, As Dev Teases “A Surprise Or Two” At Gamescom About Other Things
CD Projekt Red has narrowed down the release timing for The Witcher 4, confirming the RPG is coming sometime in 2028. The company revealed this in a new video that sets the table for Gamescom this...
Vampire RPG Blood Of Dawnwalker Will Rush Out A 60FPS Mode After After Backlash: ‘We Heard Your Feedback’
The game was previously set to launch without one even on PS5 Pro
The Blood Of Dawnwalker Devs Heard Your 60fps Requests And Have Good News For Console Players
If you wanted to play The Blood of Dawnwalker at 60fps, you'd originally need to get the PC version and hope your rig was up to scratch. Developer Rebel Wolves didn't initially list a 60fps mode for...
10 Essential Nintendo Games Every Fan Must Play
Out of the three major video game companies, each has its own defining franchises. Xbox has Halo,and PlayStation has God of War. Nintendoalso has its key titles and franchises, but they are better at...
Bonta Cancels Paramount Settlement Meeting; CA AG Accuses Ellison Of “Playing Games” In WBD Merger Talks
There will be no settlement talks meeting Monday between Paramount and a coalition of state Attorneys General after all. California AG Rob Bonta has cancelled the scheduled sit-down late Sunday after...
The 10 Best PS2 Games Ever Made, Ranked
The current best-selling video game console of all time, it's impossible to overstate just how much of a phenomenon and impact that Sony's PlayStation 2 had in the world of gaming. Between its...
PlayStation Chooses The Worst Possible Time To Blast Players With Reminders That They Don’t Own Their Digital Games
Terms of service reminders went out to a bunch of PSN users amid the ongoing backlash over the end of PlayStation discs
Pokémon’s Battle System May Not Be Turn-Based For Much Longer
Game Freak wants Pokémon Champions to preserve the old style
GTA 6 Leaker Has Not Been Identified Yet – Report
One of the biggest stories in gaming this week has been the ongoing GTA 6 gameplay leaks, which are all about hyping up a memecoin for profit. A new report provides insight into how Rockstar is...
Psychonauts Dev Now Owns All Its Games Made Under Xbox And Their Publishing Rights: ‘Buying Any Of Our Games Helps Support The Studio’
'Everything, we got back, the transfer of the IP came back to us'
Mortal Shell 2’s Latest Update Alleviates One Of The Game’s Biggest Headaches
Developer Cold Symmetry has released its latest souls-like action-RPG, Mortal Shell 2, on August 20 for PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S. And not even a day after launch, the studio already...
'Dungeon Crawler Carl' Series Officially Adds a Sci-Fi Legend in a Game-Changing Move
Peacock's Dungeon Crawler Carl series adaptation is leveling up with some serious sci-fi firepower. In addition to writer Chris Yost, who has been spearheading the creative process of bringing Matt...
Your Mortal Shell 2 Weapons Don’t Have To Get You Killed
Cold Symmetry's Mortal Shell 2 is finally out on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S. Maybe you've been bodying bosses while collecting shells and leveling up your character. Or maybe you've been...
Chris Yost & Eric Heisserer Set As Showrunners For Peacock Drama Series ‘Dungeon Crawler Carl’
Dungeon Crawler Carl has found its showrunners. The Peacock drama series, which is an adaptation of Matt Dinniman’s popular science fantasy LitRPG (role-playing game) books, was handed a...
Compulsion Games Is Now Officially An Ex-Xbox Studio
Compulsion Games, the Canadian game developer behind South of Midnight and We Happy Few, has officially parted ways with Microsoft. After Microsoft confirmed that Compulsion was one of five Xbox...
Wolverine Officially Goes Gold Just 3 Weeks Ahead of New Release
Insomniac Games is officially popping claws and champagne. Nearly a full five years after first announcing Marvel's Wolverine to the world, the studio has now confirmed that the much-anticipated...
Korean Esports Group DRX Launches Digital Entertainment Division, Signs Two K-Drama Projects and Game Publishing Business
DRX built its name inside competitive gaming, growing into one of Korea’s most recognized esports organizations with a young, globally engaged fan base. Now the group is betting that base can carry...
Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection Vol. 2 Is An Exciting Return To Metal Gear’s Past
Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection Vol. 2 is a collection headlined by Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots. After languishing in PS3 purgatory for many years, Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the...
The Gorgeous Translucent Green Anniversary Xbox Will Reportedly Cost $900
At least it can play discs
Microsoft’s 25th Anniversary Xbox Series X Could Be Its Most Expensive Console Yet
It's the 25th anniversary of Xbox this year, and to celebrate, Microsoft is releasing a limited-edition version of the Xbox Series X that is reportedly very expensive. Announced earlier this year,...
2 Free PlayStation Games Will Officially Vanish in 10 Days
PlayStation loves giving away the occasional freebie, and it's always worth keeping an eye on them because when you don't need to complete hours worth of challenges to collect something, it's worth...
‘Cyberpunk: Edgerunners’ Officially Returns to Night City in New Season 2 Teaser
There have been plenty of new games released in the last six years since the launch of next-generation consoles, but few have had the same impact as Cyberpunk 2077. Developed by CD Projekt Red, the...
'Heated Rivalry' Officially Returns With New Release Ahead of Season 2
It was late in 2025 when HBO delivered its steamiest series of the year. The gripping, NSFW hockey drama, Heated Rivalry, had viewers in their millions glued to each twist and turn, as the...
Xbox And EA Aren’t Sharing U.S. Digital Sales Data Anymore, And That’s Worrisome
The industry gets a little less transparent
Great New Horror FPS Is Like BioShock, But With More Action And Creepy Clowns
Hey, at least you get to shoot all those clown bastards with gumballs and marbles in Twisted Tower
Fortnite Fans Foresee A Five Nights At Freddy’s Crossover, Based On New Building
There has never been a Five Nights at Freddy's collaboration in Fortnite, but an under-construction building on the game's map has given people hope. Well-known leaker HYPEX shared on X that another...
The education of Jeremiah Smith: Ohio State's best player is still learning why he's this good
Smith could have made more than $10 million to leave Ohio State, but he stayed anyway, without the coach who taught him how to think about the game
Game Companies Could Learn Wrong Lessons From GTA 6’s $80 Price, Analyst Says
Gaming has never been more expensive. We're here to investigate why, and help you play more while spending less. Welcome to GameSpot Cheap Week. Grand Theft Auto 6's standard edition will...
FromSoftware Says Nintendo Has Been A Big Help In Making Sure Switch 2 Exclusive The Duskbloods Doesn’t Just Drop Players In And Hope ‘They Figure It Out’
Can Nintendo help polish some of the upcoming action-RPG's new player onboarding?
Rockstar Games Hasn’t Posted Anything Online In 48 Hours As GTA 6 Leaks Keep Getting Worse
The company hasn't posted anything on any of its official channels or pages since Tuesday
The Duskbloods Is Inspired By One Of Tabletop Gaming’s Most Famous Vampire RPGs
From Software has been an industry trendsetter with its souls-like games over the years, but what inspires the studio when it crafts new experiences like The Duskbloods? The brief amounts of gameplay...
Halo Co-Creator Has An Idea To Revive The Franchise, But Doubts Xbox CEO “Gives A Sh**”
It's no secret that the Halo franchise is no longer Microsoft's crown jewel in terms of sales or prominence, and it hasn't been for some time. Halo co-creator Marcus Lehto has now weighed in with his...
We Just Had The Worst July For Console Sales In The U.S. Since The Pandemic As The RAM Crisis Ruins Everything
The average price of a video game console in the U.S. last month was over $500
Nobody’s Buying New Physical Games On Xbox In The U.S.
Nintendo runs away with it
Even More GTA 6 Gameplay Released As Fans Worry Leaker Has A Playable Build
We also get a sense of the scale and intricacy of the game's cities, and a glimpse of the radio stations
Lost Star Wars RPG Officially Resurfaces Online
Thanks to a developer portfolio, a cancelled Star Wars RPG gameplay video has officially resurfaced on the internet, and it looks like Apex Legends meets the 2010-2015 era vibe of perhaps Splinter...
Dire Forecast Predicts 39 Million Fewer Consoles Sold If PS6 And Xbox Helix Are $1,000
Console gaming could continue to shrink if something doesn't change
Xbox’s Latest Console Update Will Finally Let You Choose Old Saves To Delete
Xbox's latest console update is rolling out now to Xbox Insiders, giving players more control over the home screen and saves, as well as improvements to profile customization. As part of the...
Watch Valve set up the Steam Frame in its own leaked videos
Valve just leaked several new videos showing the Steam Frame's unboxing, setup process, and various accessories. The videos apparently appeared on the ARM Steam client following an update, but they...
The Original Xbox Is Back, And This Time You Have To Build It Yourself
The original Xbox is still one of the best-looking consoles ever: a big black box that's instantly recognizable thanks to some clever design choices. If you've ever wanted to own and build one of...
HBO Officially Confirms New Fantasy Series Will Replace 'The Last of Us'
In February, it was officially announced that HBO is developing a Baldur’s Gate television series. At the helm of the adaptation is none other than The Last of Us showrunner Craig Mazin, who is no...
The First Big GTA 6 Debate Is Here: Cars Needing Gas
Should cars in Grand Theft Auto games need to be refilled at gas stations? Fans have been debating that topic for decades
Gaming Legends Behind Deus Ex And Dishonored Launch A New Immersive Sim Studio During An Industry Apocalypse
Black Pony Immersive is defying a reluctant industry by making the games about which it is passionate
Will Patrick Mahomes and the Chiefs' offense rebound from a three-year drought? Five keys to a turnaround
The Chiefs' offense ranks 19th in points per game since 2023. When will it turn around?
$1,000 Consoles Could Have This Dramatic, Negative Effect On Gaming – Report
While we don't exactly know when the next PlayStation and Xbox consoles will arrive, the working theory is that they may come with a $1,000 price tag attached. An analytics firm is suggesting,...