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Crimson Desert DLC on Track for 2026 Release as Dev Ponders Multiplayer Modes

• Crimson Desert DLC is still planned for 2026.
• Pearl Abyss expects a reveal in Q3.
• Multiplayer options are being explored separately.

Pearl Abyss says a major Crimson Desert DLC remains scheduled for release before the end of 2026, with a full reveal expected during the third quarter. The update matters because it confirms continued support for the successful open-world game and signals the developer’s intention to turn it into…

10 years of No Man’s Sky: How Hello Games and Sean Murray keep getting away with it

• No Man’s Sky is still receiving major updates after a decade.
• Hello Games credits player demand and team enthusiasm.
• Development continues alongside Light No Fire.

Ten years after its release, No Man’s Sky remains unusually active, with Hello Games continuing to add substantial free updates despite also developing its next game, Light No Fire. The article argues that the studio and co-founder Sean Murray have sustained interest by repeatedly expanding a game whose…

One Of This Year’s Biggest Games Is Coming To Switch 2 Next Year

Pearl Abyss has announced that Crimson Desert is planned to come out on Switch 2 in 2027. In fact, the developer behind the huge hit--which has sold over 4 million copies on PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X|S--has a rough release window sometime between January and June.  The…

PlayStation Plus Game Catalog for August 2026 Confirmed

Sony has confirmed the PlayStation Plus Game Catalog for August 2026, which is headlined by Helldivers 2, Kingdom Come Deliverance 2, and Vampire Survivors.

How Absolute Batman Reimagines One of Bruce Wayne’s Greatest Tragedies

It's not easy being Absolute Batman, as the series delivers its own spin on one of the darkest and most tragic Batman stories of all time.

PS Plus Extra August 2026 game catalog additions announced

• Helldivers 2 leads August’s PS Plus additions.
• Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 arrives on 18 August.
• Extra and Premium members receive the new catalogue games.

Sony has announced its August 2026 PlayStation Plus Extra and Premium Game Catalogue additions, led by Helldivers 2 and Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2. The update expands the higher-tier subscription library with several prominent recent and older games, reinforcing Sony’s competing offering to Xbox Game Pass. - Helldivers 2…

Phantom Blade Zero PS5 Demo Leaks Before Next Week’s State of Play

The PS Store strikes again. Eager Phantom Blade Zero fans have been practically begging for a playable demo for years, and now it looks like we're finally getting one. Just before the game's dedicated State of Play broadcast was announced early this morning, eagle-eyed PS5 users somehow managed…

Amazon are getting out of the MMO game, handing control of Lost Ark and Throne and Liberty to developers, but it won’t all be smooth for players

• Amazon transfers Lost Ark and Throne and Liberty operations to their developers.
• Lost Ark players will lose some account history and face subscription cancellation.
• Both MMOs will continue despite Amazon’s wider retreat from the genre.

Amazon Games is transferring operation of Lost Ark’s Western servers to its developer Smilegate in early 2027, while Throne and Liberty will pass to FirstSpark Games by the end of 2026. Both games are expected to remain online, but the changes will disrupt some players, particularly Lost Ark…

Dawn of War 4 has been delayed: ‘We saw an opportunity to further enhance Dawn of War 4 and deliver the quality of experience we’ve always envisioned’

• Dawn of War 4 has been delayed for further improvements.
• Developers say they are prioritising the intended quality.
• No new release date has been announced.

Dawn of War 4 has been delayed to allow its developers more time to improve the game before release. The postponement affects the return of the long-running Warhammer 40,000 real-time strategy series, with the team saying it is prioritising the quality of the final experience. The developers said…

Cloud Strife just celebrated his birthday, and it reminded me of all the FF7 merch starring the spiky-haired merc that I want for my collection

• Cloud Strife’s birthday prompted a Final Fantasy VII merchandise wish list.
• The piece is a personal collectibles round-up.
• It highlights enduring interest in Cloud-themed products.

To mark Cloud Strife’s birthday, the GamesRadar+ writer highlights Final Fantasy VII merchandise featuring the character that they would like to add to their collection. - The article is a personal shopping round-up rather than a news report. - It focuses on merchandise inspired by Cloud, the spiky-haired…