Gaming

Delisted Lord of the Rings RPG returns on modern platforms

• Delisted Lord of the Rings action RPG is being remastered
• Confirmed for PS5, Switch 2, Xbox Series X and PC
• Release date, price and remaster details not yet announced

A remastered version of a Lord of the Rings action role-playing game that had been delisted from digital storefronts has resurfaced, with a release confirmed for modern platforms some 15 years after the original launched. The return matters chiefly for fans, as the title had been unavailable to…

Battlefield 6 Trailer Shows Off New Version Of Wake Island, And It Looks Incredible

EA and Battlefield Studios have released a new trailer for Battlefield 6 that shows off the upcoming fan-favorite map Wake Island, which arrives on August 18 alongside a Top Gun-themed crossover event. Wake Island, which first appeared in Battlefield 1942, is inspired by the real-life Wake Atoll in…

Bethesda Finally Confirms The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered Patch Is Coming

• Bethesda confirms an Oblivion Remastered patch is finally coming
• PC version unpatched since July 2025 despite ongoing performance bugs
• Fix will bring Switch 2 optimisations to other platforms, no date given

Bethesda has confirmed that a long-awaited patch for The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered is on the way, coinciding with the release of the game's Nintendo Switch 2 version. The remaster, released in April 2025 using Unreal Engine 5 with development support from Virtuos, has not received an…

‘Crimson Desert’ Dev Finally Reveals DLC Release Window, and It’s Soon

• Crimson Desert's first DLC is targeted for release before 2027
• Switch 2 version aims for first half of 2027
• No mobile plans; multiplayer/co-op being researched

Pearl Abyss has confirmed that the first DLC for Crimson Desert is targeted for release before the end of 2026, offering the clearest timeline yet for fans awaiting new content for the action RPG. The confirmation came in the developer and publisher's second-quarter 2026 earnings letter, which frames…

Nvidia’s Price Increases Are Live, As RTX 5060 Ti Jumps to Over $800

• Nvidia GPU prices have risen sharply, led by mid-range cards
• RTX 5060 Ti now costs over $800, up 39% since June
• AI-driven memory shortage is fuelling price rises industry-wide

Nvidia's previously flagged graphics card price increases have now taken effect, with mid-range GPUs seeing the steepest rises. The RTX 5060 Ti, once considered a budget-friendly mid-range option, now retails for more than the RTX 5070 Ti's original recommended price, while median prices across nearly all Nvidia cards…

All FC 26 1 of 4 95+ FOF/FUTTIES T1-T3 Player Pick SBC rewards

• FC 26's Player Pick SBC offers a choice of 95+ rated cards
• FUTTIES Team 3 adds new 98- and 99-rated options to the pool
• SBC can't be repeated endlessly but offers strong value

FC 26's "1 of 4 95+ FOF/FUTTIES T1-T3" Player Pick SBC gives Ultimate Team players a useful outlet for spare fodder in the endgame grind, letting them choose one high-rated card from a selection tied to several past promos. It cannot be completed repeatedly, but it still represents…

Believe the hype for Wardogs, possibly the next great multiplayer FPS

• Wardogs blends Battlefield accessibility with Arma-style scale and logistics.
• Its economy rewards teamwork but may encourage cautious play.
• Early access begins on 10 September.

PC Gamer reports that Wardogs, Bulkhead’s forthcoming 100-player military shooter, made a strong impression during a closed playtest. The game aims to sit between the realism of Arma-style milsims and the accessibility of Battlefield, combining large-scale territorial combat with logistics and a persistent in-game economy; its success could…

Halo: Campaign Evolved’s Biggest Competition Might Be Halo

Halo Campaign Evolved is a celebration of the franchise, but not many people are attending that party. New estimates peg sales at 1.2 million copies sold across PC, Xbox Series X|S, and PS5 so far, around $67 million in revenue, which isn't the best start for this remake…

Brandon Sanderson Is Done With the Mistborn Screenplay, but Says ‘There Are Many Drafts to Come’

• Sanderson finishes first Mistborn screenplay draft, more drafts to follow
• He's now returning to writing Ghostbloods, due 2028
• New Cytoverse series Rift Wake launches 1 September

Author Brandon Sanderson has completed the first draft of his screenplay for a Mistborn film adaptation, though he has cautioned fans that many more drafts lie ahead before the project moves further forward. The update matters for followers of the Cosmere universe, as it marks the next stage…

Best players for FC 26 Back Shortly Evolution

• FC 26's free Back Shortly Evolution targets left-back cards with tight stat caps.
• Five levels unlock via one match each at Semi-Pro difficulty or above.
• Best used in a chain with cards like Roberto Carlos or Cancelo.

This guide covers FC 26's new "Back Shortly Evolution", a free but restrictive player upgrade path aimed at left-backs. The evolution imposes tight stat caps and unusual requirements, meaning that while it costs nothing to use, only certain cards can benefit fully from its five tiers of boosts.…