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‘Final Fantasy VII Revelation’ Gameplay Trailer Shows Weapons Destroying Planet in the Series’ Finale (Gaming News Roundup)
“Final Fantasy VII” received a new gameplay trailer during gamescom Opening Night Live.
Caleb's third Myth has finally arrived in Love and Deepspace, and it's good news for all the husbandbro fans out there
Love and Deepspace 's latest update is here, adding a new Memory Pair for Caleb. The event is dubbed Ghosts' Final March, and it's available now as part of a new Limited Wish Pool, as it has always worked. Read more
Your Move, Mr. Governor: CA Post Production Tax Incentive Bill Passes State Senate; Moves To Newsom’s Desk
State support for the contracting L.A.
Pokemon’s mystery RGB Mew card all but confirmed after three Whatnot pulls
Two more RGB Mew cards have been pulled live, making Pokemon TCG’s mysterious 30th Celebration card increasingly difficult to dismiss.
D&D, LEGO, and mounting ennui: Our biggest games from Gamescom 2026
This week, RPS took the downright heroic step of declining to live report on the latest Geoff Keighley trailer bonanza at Gamescom 2026 's Opening Night Live.
Gamescom 2026: When Is Gamescom and How to Watch Opening Night Live
Gaming's biggest convention, Gamescom , returns on Aug. 25 with Opening Night Live, the Geoff Keighley hosted games showcase and news event.
Abramorama Acquires ‘Miss Represenation: Rise Up,’ Jennifer Siebel Newsom Documentary About Backlash Against Women In Social Media Age
EXCLUSIVE: Abramorama has acquired North American distribution rights to Miss Representation: Rise Up, director Jennifer Siebel Newsom’s examination of the “backlash against women in the age of AI, social media, and rising misogyny.” The company plans to premiere the film at IFC
Matt Bradley & NBC News Team “Recovering Well” After Israeli Settlers Attack In West Bank
An NBC News team is safe in Tel Aviv after being attacked on camera by Israeli settlers in the West Bank.
His Web Connects Us All: every Spider-Man movie, ranked by the Letterboxd community
With Spider-Man: Brand New Day breaking box-office records, we weave a not-so-tangled web: the Letterboxd community’s ranking of every solo big-screen adventure for the friendly neighborhood wall-crawler, from best to worst.
Tom Cruise’s ‘Days of Thunder’ Sequel Set for June 2028 with Anne Hathaway Joining
Jonathan Levine is directing the sequel to the 1990 NASCAR film.
GOP campaign arms ask Supreme Court to intervene in TV ad rate case
The GOP’s campaign arms asked the Supreme Court on Friday to step in and allow them to buy television ads at the cheapest rate ahead of the midterms after a federal appeals court ruled that only candidates are entitled to the special rate.
Hollywood Assistant Horror Novel ‘This Town Will Eat You Alive’ Written Under Pseudonym by Industry Insider Set at Hanover Square Press (EXCLUSIVE)
A satirical Hollywood horror-romance novel is set to release next year from Hanover Square Press and debut author Clare Ogawa.
Trump pushes Apple to change 'Lake Ontario' to 'Lake America' on its maps
The request comes after Google made the switch for US-based users over the weekend. MapQuest, another US map provider, said it will not change the name.
Apple Watch will reportedly get a big redesign, but not this year - Mashable
Apple Watch will reportedly get a big redesign, but not this year Mashable New Apple Watch Series 12 and Apple Watch Ultra 4 Features Revealed MacRumors Apple Watch Series 12 Wishlist: 5 Upgrades Standing Between Meh and Must-Have PCMag Report: Apple Watch Series 12 may feature a
Metropolitan Museum of Art cancels planned 2027 Met Gala exhibit on fashion designer John Galliano
Gallianowas fired from the post of creative director of Christian Dior when a series of racist and antisemitic comments from 2010 and 2011 surfaced and went viral, leading to his conviction in an antisemitism trial in France.
‘Onslaught’ Review: Adria Arjona and Dan Stevens Star in Adam Wingard’s Fun but Scattered Military Slasher
A 12-hour clock counts down to an inevitable massacre in “Onslaught,” the kind of elevated, razor-wire genre romp that director Adam Wingard and writer Simon Barrett used to make before studio outings like “Godzilla vs.
EC Comics' Anthology Series Cruel Kingdom Returns for a Sequel
Oni Press and EC Comics are continuing their terrifying collaboration with a sequel to the hit horror-fantasy anthology series Cruel Kingdom.
Qantas ground crews vote for right to strike amid pay dispute – as it happened
This blog is now closed Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast The Australian government is working with Russian officials in a bid to secure the release of Australian Oscar Jenkins , Matt Thistlethwaite says.
The political year ahead in France and the US with analyst Hind Ziane
As FRANCE 24 kicks off its new season of programmes, we've been looking ahead to perhaps the two most anticipated events to come in the year ahead.
Executive diversity and inclusion: How to promote female leadership
CEO Women Europe is a new initiative launched in June of this year to boost partnerships between Europe, the Middle East and the Asia-Pacific region.
Backstage at Rock en Seine 2026 with up-and-coming British singer Sekou
In this edition of our Arts24 music show, Jennifer Ben Brahim takes us backstage at this year's Rock en Seine music festival.
Multiple developers report equipment stolen from their Gamescom booths
Multiple exhibitors at Gamescom have reported thefts of laptops and other equipment from their booths in Cologne, with one indie developer saying the loss has effectively ended his show early. Read more
EU puts ChatGPT, Reddit and Roblox under stricter rules
ChatGPT, Reddit and Roblox now have over 45 million average monthly users in Europe, making them subject to the Digital Services Act.
Politics take center stage at Venice Film Festival
With works about Gaza, Ukraine and Elon Musk, political cinema is in the spotlight at the 2026 Venice Film Festival.
Never one to lag behind HSR and ZZZ, Genshin Impact will introduce its own new pink-haired animal-themed girl in Version Luna 6
Today's Genshin Impact Special Program has wrapped up, and it's brought us some big news about the next major update. Luna 6 is the next phase in the action RPG's story, titled Song of the Welkin Moon: Rondo - Augured Homecoming. Read more
Crimson Desert's first patch aims at fixing controls, but it mostly affects mouse and keyboard
Crimson Desert has been out for a few days now, and as positive as its been received by many players, the game suffers from several fundamental issues that anyone who's played it has called out. Read more
Stalker 2’s first expansion officially revealed, and it's taking us to the power plant where it all began
One of the biggest reveals out of today's Xbox Partner Preview showcase has been the new Stalker 2 expansion. The developer did tease some sort of announcement ahead of the event, but I don't think an expansion was on many of our bingo cards. Read more
Resident Evil fans have adopted a Love & Deepspace character as the son of Leon S. Kennedy and one of his potential spouses
In an intersection of my particular interests that I most certainly didn't have on my 2026 bingo card, fans of the Resident Evil franchise – and in particular its recently-released ninth main entry, Resident Evil Requiem – have suddenly become obsessed with a very different favou
The Petit Planet beta is coming back with new updates, but you still need to hope for an invite
It's been quite a while since we've heard anything about Petit Planet , the upcoming game from Genshin Impact and Honkai: Star Rail developer HoYoverse.
The Sims 4's much maligned paid mods have made it to consoles, but Kits are coming back to PC
The Sims 4 players on PlayStation and Xbox have now caught up to their friends on PC, at least when it comes to the game's Marketplace. This new feature is essentially a hub for paid mods and other user-created content. Read more
Honkai: Star Rail players are eating good, with Version 4.2 and third anniversary celebrations kicking off later this month
HoYoverse just wrapped up a stacked Honkai: Star Rail Special Program, delivering the one-two punch of revealing the game's next major update, and detailing what you can expect from its third anniversary celebrations. Read more
Blizzard will talk about Diablo 4: Lord of Hatred one last time before the expansion's launch next week
Diablo 4 is mere days away from the launch of its biggest expansion yet, and Blizzard wants to make sure it got one last chance to tell you about it. Lord of Hatred is the follow-up to 2024's Vessel of Hatred , and it's set to arrive on April 28. Read more
Naval warfare, an actual server browser and more on the way to Battlefield 6 this year as BF Studios reveals 2026 roadmap
It took Battlefield Studios over four months to tell Battlefield 6 players what they can actually expect from the game over the course of this year, in terms of content - but we're glad to see a plan laid out nonetheless. Read more
Forza Horizon 6 explodes on Steam even before it's officially out
Steam is abuzz this week with a couple of long-anticipated launches, but in Forza Horizon 6 's case, at least, the game isn't even out for what will be most of its players.
Genshin Impact Luna 7 brings us the first playable Hexenzirkel as things take a turn in Sumeru
HoYoverse just wrapped up a new Genshin Impact Special Program, where the developer revealed everything there is to know about the game's next major update. Truth Amongst the Pages of Purana, or as its friends call it, Luna 7, was unveiled as part of the showcase. Read more
Warlock: Dungeons & Dragons – The Open World Adventure Making Magic More… Magical
Magic, in most games, is treated like a key for a lock – a spell performs a set function.
Pre-Order Grand Theft Auto VI Now. Coming to XBOX Series X|S November 19, 2026
The post Pre-Order Grand Theft Auto VI Now. Coming to XBOX Series X|S November 19, 2026 appeared first on XBOX Wire .
Next Week on XBOX: New Games for August 31 to September 4
Welcome to Next Week on XBOX!
Fable: Watch Brand New Quest Gameplay from gamescom 2026
If you weren’t able to attend gamescom 2026 this week – and thus haven’t been able to see Playground Games’ presentation of brand new quest gameplay from Fable – never fear.
The Witcher 3: Songs of the Past Will Give Us a Unique Way to Revisit This Beloved World
I’ve been in a lot of rooms to see a lot of games, but sitting in a theater to watch footage of The Witcher 3’s Songs of the Past expansion for the first time provided me with an experience I’ve not come across before – live nostalgia.
Marvel’s Wolverine: Details on Logan’s mutant abilities, game features, and more
Today, we’re stoked to share with you our Features Trailer for Marvel’s Wolverine!
Share of the Week: Breathtaking Views
Last week, we asked you to share breathtaking views from your favorite games using #PSshare #PSBlog.
A new look at Fable’s style-weaving combat
When we think about combat in Fable, we think about more than defeating enemies.
State of Play & State of Play Japan return on September 3
State of Play returns Thursday, September 3 with two broadcasts airing back-to-back.
Official PlayStation Podcast Episode 546: Path of Gamescom
Email us at PSPodcast@sony.com!
I'm excited for Stage Tour, but Rock Band 4 will take a lot to beat
Seeing a Mass Effect: Andromeda recruit jamming on a bass guitar shaped like the Normandy, with a gas-masked Fallout 4 vault dweller on drums, is a time capsule from a very specific moment in video game history.
GTA 6 "will be released on time," Rockstar North co-lead says, who hopes the extended look will stop fans from being "worried about the quality"
People were concerned about the quality of GTA 6's gameplay before the Netflix extended look, given the limited footage previously released.
What made the OG Fallout so great is "overlooked" these days, says co-creator Tim Cain
What made the original Fallout RPG so great wasn't just its dark humor or apocalyptic setting or branching choices, according to co-creator Tim Cain.
Pokemon with Clair Obscur: Expedition 33's combat sounds like a bonkers idea, but one fan's now given us a taste test
What would Pokemon look like if the series borrowed from Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 's combat system?
Massive Valve leak unearths 12TB of unreleased builds for games like Portal 2, alongside a whiff of Half-Life 2: Episode 3
A massive archive of games and unreleased builds uploaded to Steam from 2003 to 2013 has leaked online, and it includes never-before-seen versions of Portal 2 and many other games, alongside materials that could be related to the Half-Life 2: Episode Three that never saw the ligh
Gears of War: E-Day devs want to be known for "all the things that made Gears resonate in the first place," without "looking outside at other franchises"
After more than a decade steering the blood-soaked franchise, Gears of War: E-Day developer The Coalition wants to be recognized creatively for all of the things that made Gears become the cover shooter poster child two generations ago: really tight action, hefty weapons, and bei
ConcernedApe says sorry Haunted Chocolatier is taking so long: "I won’t compromise on the quality of the game by rushing it or releasing it too early"
Eric 'ConcernedApe' Barone has released an update on his upcoming chocolatier simulation game Haunted Chocolatier as we approach the fifth anniversary of its announcement.
The best new Lego sets in September 2026, from Spongebob to Batman
Lego produces enough kits each month that its release schedule is eclectic at the best of times, but the best new Lego sets in September 2026 are enough to give me whiplash.
Mayday directors on turning Kenneth Branagh into the Russian John Wick: "He was super hands-on"
Apple TV action-comedy Mayday stars Ryan Reynolds and Kenneth Branagh as a mismatched American and Russian odd couple, but you might be surprised by which one of them lets their fists do the talking.
Guardians of the Universe explained: the comic book history of the oldest living beings in the DC universe
Even superheroes have bosses; at least they do in HBO’s Lanterns.
Lanterns' dark new origin story for John Stewart changes DC Comics canon in a big way
Immediately killing a beloved hero of almost seven decades instantly established that nothing is sacred in HBO's Lanterns.
GTA 6 became too realistic for even Rockstar so the devs had to cut a system for restocking Jason and Lucia's fridge to "find the right balance between realism
GTA 6 had even more daily-life role-playing features, like buying groceries to restock your fridge, reveals Rockstar North co-studio head and head of development Rob Nelson, but the team decided to scrap the idea so as not to overcomplicate the game's mechanics.
Metal Gear Solid 4's DLC might only be saved thanks to the uncelebrated work of fan preservationists
Metal Gear Solid 4's new re-release in Master Collection Vol.2 appears to reference a fan-made Metal Gear Online project in its files, suggesting Konami relied on the project for DLC.
Dune: Awakening's players might be 80% PvE, but devs are considering ways to spice PvP up in the future with "faction versus faction" and more
Joel Bylos, CCO at Funcom, has revealed Dune: Awakening devs are looking into ways to make its PvP more engaging, even as most of its community prefers PvE.
Metro 2039 devs say "it never feels good" to see gameplay leaks, but promise the FPS will have been worth the 7-year wait
GTA 6 isn't the only upcoming video game that has suffered from extreme leakage in 2026.
PlayStation announces State of Play for this week featuring "an extended look" at Final Fantasy 7 Revelation
A new PlayStation State of Play is airing this week, it's been confirmed, and there's some great news for fans eager to see more of Final Fantasy 7 Revelation , because that's exactly what you're getting.
The Blood of Dawnwalker review: "Despite clear Witcher 3 DNA, I wish this vampire RPG was messier"
Time is always passing in The Blood of Dawnwalker.
After 20 years stuck on Xbox 360, Final Fantasy creator's underrated RPG with art from Dragon Ball inventor is free
Blue Dragon – Final Fantasy creator Hironobu Sakaguchi's first RPG after leaving Square Enix – is finally free from the Xbox 360 thanks to a fanmade PC port.
Stellar Blade and Lies of P "really made developers in Korea take up the challenge for console games," says Shift Up technical director
Stellar Blade and Lies of P impacted the Korean games industry in much the same way that Black Myth: Wukong hit China, reckons Shift Up technical director Dong-ki Lee.
Onimusha: Way of the Sword review: "It's no Sekiro, but goofiness, accessibility, and tight combat help this rough diamond shine"
Despite the fact that you collect souls from fallen enemies, Onimusha: Way of the Sword is not a Soulslike.
Ex-Devil May Cry devs were tired of 40-hour ARPGs, so new zombie brawler Stupid Never Dies only takes 20 minutes to "feel the progression"
Progression that's too slow can make any game feel plodding, especially action-RPGs.
7 Minutes Of New Hellraiser: Revival Gameplay Breakdown
Saber Interactive has unleashed some gnarly and frightening new gameplay for Clive Barker's Hellraiser: Revival, featuring a section reminiscent of the infamous Silent Hills teaser, P.T.
Xbox Kept At Least One Big Promise In Its Most Tumultuous Year Ever
When it drastically increased the price of Game Pass Ultimate on October 1, 2025, Xbox made a promise in a now-deleted Xbox Wire post: “Ultimate subscribers now get access to over 75 day-one releases a year.” In the year since, a lot has changed at Xbox.
The Witcher 3: Songs Of The Past Is A Mystery Centered On Dandelion
GameSpot was also able to attend a hands-off presentation, where we learned all about The Witcher 3 - Wild Hunt Songs of the Past’s Dandelion-centered storyline.
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt Songs of the Past – Exploration, Environments and Combat Showcase
Watch some Witcher 3: Wild Hunt Songs of the Past gameplay from gamescom 2026 showcasing exploration, environments, and combat.
Minecraft Mobs Arrive As Cookie Treats At Crumbl For Limited Time
Chicken cookies!
Resident Evil Could Have Its Biggest Opening Weekend Ever With Its New Movie
Weapons director Zach Cregger's Resident Evil movie hits theaters on September 17, and analysts predict it will set a record for the franchise.
Back-To-Back PlayStation State Of Plays Are Coming This Week
Sony has announced that there will be not one, but two, PlayStation State of Play events this week.
GTA 6: 268 Screenshots To Ease The Wait
Coming November 2026 The long wait for Grand Theft Auto VI continues, but a few new morsels have now arrived: Rockstar Games has confirmed that preorders for Grand Theft Auto VI will open on June 25 , while the game remains on track for release on November 19, 2026 for PS5 and Xb
Fable Reboot’s Main Story Is About 20 Hours Long, Dev Says
The upcoming Fable reboot from developer Playground Games will have a main story that should take about 15-20 hours to complete, the developers have stated.
Buying COD: MW4 On Xbox Comes With A Special Perk Not Available On Other Console Platforms
Microsoft is encouraging people to buy the Xbox edition of Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 by offering a special perk that players can't get on other console systems.
For Street Fighter’s Chun-Li, Callina Liang Had To Get Her Thighs In Fighting Shape
There are certain non-negotiable constants in the world of Street Fighter, from Ryu throwing Hadoukens to Dhalsim being referred to as "Stretchy-Arm Guy" by new players, and when it comes to Chun Li, the Interpol agent always has a set of thighs strong enough to crack a titanium-
GTA 6 Looks Like GTA 5? You’re Out Of Your Mind, GTA Actor Says
One of the things people have said about GTA 6 following the "extended look" trailer is that the game looks too much like GTA 5.
People Are Reviewing The GTA 6 Extended Look On Letterboxd Like It’s A Movie
Reviews are already rolling in for Grand Theft Auto VI, but not the way you think.
“Aggressively” Selling PS5s Isn’t Needed, As Sony Focuses On Making More From Existing Owners
This November will mark the sixth anniversary of the PlayStation 5 console's launch, but in the years since its arrival, the gaming market has changed dramatically.