Gaming

Wolverine PS5 Consoles, Accessories Available to Pre-Order Now

• Wolverine-themed PS5 consoles and accessories now available to pre-order.
• Items launch 15th September 2026, alongside the game itself.
• PS5 Pro console covers have already sold out.

Sony has opened pre-orders for a range of limited edition PS5 consoles and accessories themed around the upcoming game Marvel's Wolverine. The products, which include console covers and controllers, will all launch alongside the game on 15th September 2026, though demand appears strong as some items have already…

“Without us, Bethesda games aren’t Bethesda games”: Rallies against Microsoft layoffs at Elder Scrolls studio continue, with unionised devs’ morale “on the upswing”

• Bethesda union rallies against Microsoft layoffs continued on 18 August
• Nine North American cities took part in "Save Our Devs" protests
• CWA has filed unfair labour complaints; Elder Scrolls 6 timeline remains uncertain

Union rallies against Microsoft's mass layoffs at Bethesda continued on 18 August, with the One Bethesda Game Studio (OneBGS) union and the Communication Workers of America (CWA) staging further protests across North America. Two unionised developers told Kotaku that while day-to-day morale among remaining staff is at an…

The Blood of Dawnwalker’s final system requirements include upscaling set to Balanced—so unsurprisingly, they’re lower

• Blood of Dawnwalker's official specs assume Balanced-mode upscaling is on.
• This makes stated minimum/recommended requirements look lower than native res.
• Reflects a wider trend of PC games listing upscaling-based, not native, specs.

Developer Rebel Wolves has published the final PC system requirements for its upcoming vampire action-RPG The Blood of Dawnwalker, revealing that the listed specifications assume upscaling technology set to a "Balanced" preset. Because upscaling artificially boosts frame rates by rendering at a lower internal resolution, this means the…

New GTA 6 leaked footage is actually years old, alleged leakers claim, so don’t expect Rockstar’s final product to look like that

The Netflix special is only eight days away, y'all

Palworld and No Man’s Sky leads pour more fuel on the potential collab fire and fans are convinced it’s finally happening: “My 2 favorite games together? Yes please”

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GTA 6 gameplay footage and map appear to leak online, as group seemingly responsible makes demands of Rockstar

• Alleged GTA 6 gameplay footage and full map have leaked online
• Group "CyberLeek" claims responsibility, citing gamers' rights and digital-only game concerns
• Crypto QR code in footage raises scam suspicions; Rockstar hasn't commented

What appears to be genuine gameplay footage from Grand Theft Auto 6, along with an image purporting to show the game's full map, has leaked online. A group calling itself CyberLeek has claimed responsibility, framing the leak as an act of protest over "Gamers' Rights" amid the shift…

An updated PS5 DualSense Edge controller is apparently coming next year, but you probably shouldn’t get get too excited

• Sony is releasing an updated DualSense Edge controller (model CFI-ZCP2) expected in 2027, according to FCC filings
• The revision focuses on easier battery replacement to comply with the EU Right to Repair directive taking effect in 2027
• No major redesign expected; the update prioritises regulatory compliance and user serviceability over new features

Sony appears to be preparing an updated version of its DualSense Edge controller, according to filings spotted on the US Federal Communications Commission's website. The new model, numbered CFI-ZCP2, is one digit higher than the current CFI-ZCP1 version released in 2023, suggesting a revision rather than an entirely…

Resellers are charging up to $100 for empty Pokemon Krispy Kreme boxes, and I’d love to say I’m surprised

• Empty Pokémon Krispy Kreme boxes are being resold for up to $100.
• Packaging from a Pokémon-themed doughnut promotion is being collected.
• Reflects ongoing high demand for Pokémon merchandise and tie-ins.

Resellers have been listing empty Pokémon-themed Krispy Kreme doughnut boxes for sale online, with some asking as much as $100 for packaging alone once the doughnuts inside have been eaten. The trend highlights the intensity of collector demand around Pokémon merchandise tie-ins, where even disposable packaging is treated…