Gaming

Rumour: Diablo IV Is Reportedly Coming To Switch 2 “Very Soon”

• Diablo IV rumoured for Switch 2 release in September 2026
• Report claims $69.99 price and a code-in-a-box physical version
• Follows earlier Indonesian and Taiwanese ratings board leaks

A new rumour suggests Blizzard's action-RPG Diablo IV is heading to the Nintendo Switch 2 in the near future, according to an "exclusive" report from Dealabs leaker billbil-kun. This follows earlier hints from ratings that surfaced on Indonesian and Taiwanese classification boards, adding weight to speculation about a…

Dark Souls-style extraction RPG with mixed Steam reviews celebrates 1 million players with a roadmap to make those reviews less mixed

• Mistfall Hunter extraction RPG celebrates 1 million players with rewards and roadmap
• Developer plans solo mode for Brandrgarde missions in September after player feedback
• Studio acknowledges solo mode will splinter matchmaking queues and create balance work

Grab yourself some free goodies to mark the milestone

What happens after GTA 6?

• GTA 6 may expose the limits of blockbuster gaming budgets.
• Rockstar’s resources are difficult for rivals to match.
• Its influence may fade after initial attention.

PC Gamer argues that Grand Theft Auto 6 is likely to be an exceptional, expensive blockbuster but will not necessarily reshape the wider games industry after release. Its scale may intensify debate about increasingly costly photorealistic development, yet the author expects most studios to continue making games within…

Nintendo Switch 2 to get Minecraft with visual upgrades in October

• Minecraft reaches Switch 2 on 27 October 2026.
• The version adds Vibrant Visuals lighting and shadows.
• Existing Switch players can transfer saves and upgrade digitally.

Minecraft will launch for Nintendo Switch 2 on 27 October 2026, bringing Mojang’s Vibrant Visuals upgrade to the platform. The release matters because it offers improved presentation for one of the world’s most popular games while allowing existing Switch players to move their save data to Nintendo’s newer…

PlayStation 5 Consoles Now Come With Warning Sticker Telling Players That Physical Game Production Will End

• Sony to end physical PS5 game disc production from January 2028.
• New PS5 boxes now carry stickers warning buyers in advance.
• Sony's CFO confirms the all-digital shift is not being reversed.

Sony has begun placing warning stickers on new PlayStation 5 console packaging, alerting buyers that physical game disc production will cease from January 2028. The notice confirms that all future PlayStation titles will be sold digitally through the PlayStation Store or via retailers in digital-only format, marking a…

Guide: Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls: All Confirmed Characters and Stages

• 20-character launch roster featuring Marvel heroes and villains; Phoenix and Cyclops confirmed for Fall 2026 DLC
• Seven battle stages set across iconic locations (Asgard, Wakanda, X-Mansion, New York, Knowhere, Savage Land) with dynamic area transitions during combat

Push Square has published a guide detailing all confirmed playable characters and stages for Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls, the upcoming four-on-four fighting game from Arc System Works and PlayStation. Drawing on decades of Marvel comic history, the game features a varied launch roster alongside stages that dynamically shift…

Another Way To Play Big Walk Is Already In The Works

House House's critically acclaimed co-op puzzle-solving game Big Walk has only been out for two days, but one modder is taking it upon themselves to add a new dimension to the gameplay. Independent solo developer CircuitLord has announced that they are developing a VR mod for Big Walk.…

GTA 5 Actor Auditioned for 60 Roles in GTA 6, But Heard Nothing from Rockstar

• GTA 5's Steve Haines actor auditioned for 60+ GTA 6 roles, got no response.
• He says he feels "dumped" after previously enjoying working with Rockstar.
• Article recalls past Rockstar-actor pay disputes, including GTA 4's Niko Bellic.

Actor Robert Bogue, who played FIB agent Steve Haines in Grand Theft Auto 5, has said he auditioned for more than 60 roles in Grand Theft Auto 6 but never heard back from Rockstar Games, leaving him "down" on the studio despite previously enjoying his work with them.…

This K-Pop Star Looks Just Like Ada Wong and Her Fanbase Can’t Unsee the Resemblance

• K-pop star Asa sparks "Asa Wong" comparisons to Resident Evil's Ada Wong
• Fans flood Weverse with side-by-side photo comparisons and cosplay requests
• New Resident Evil film won't feature Ada Wong, director confirms

K-pop star Asa, main rapper of BABYMONSTER, has drawn widespread comparisons to Resident Evil's Ada Wong after posting selfies in a look that closely echoes the video game character's signature style. Fans of both the band and the Resident Evil franchise quickly flooded social media with side-by-side comparisons,…

Path of Exile devs are planning ‘an extreme shakeup’ in the next major update to address concerns over its stale endgame and lack of exciting loot drops

• Path of Exile devs promise a major endgame and loot overhaul.
• Move follows player complaints about stale, repetitive gameplay.
• Details of the "extreme shakeup" are yet to be revealed.

Grinding Gear Games has warned Path of Exile players to expect "an extreme shakeup" in the game's next major update, as it looks to tackle long-running criticism of a stale endgame and disappointing loot. The developer's comments, made in response to community feedback, signal a significant departure from…