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‘A number of financial reasons’ could mean that DND: Honor Among Thieves 2 will never see the light of day

• D&D: Honor Among Thieves sequel script exists but may not be made
• Co-writer Jonathan Goldstein blames financial reasons for the delay
• Original film underperformed at the box office despite good reviews

Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves was praised as one of the better recent fantasy films, but its co-creator has indicated a sequel that has already been written may never be produced. Jonathan Goldstein said financial constraints are likely to stop the follow-up reaching cinemas, despite the writing…

28 years later, Final Fantasy 8’s wonderfully awkward E3 reveal has hit the internet – please enjoy Square and EA execs desperately trying to stall for Squall for 7 minutes straight

• Old Final Fantasy VIII E3 reveal video from 1998 resurfaces online.
• Square and EA executives seen awkwardly stalling for around seven minutes.
• Footage amuses fans as a nostalgic, unintentionally funny throwback.

A video of Final Fantasy VIII's original E3 reveal from 1998 has resurfaced online, showing executives from Square and EA awkwardly filling time on stage as they waited for the game's protagonist, Squall, to make his expected appearance. The footage has amused fans nearly three decades on, offering…

Path of Exile 2 is an intense action RPG that manages to be strangely cozy

• Path of Exile 2 combines intense action gameplay with flexible character builds that enable relaxing playstyles
• Certain builds like 'Plant Daddy' automate most combat through skill synergies, requiring minimal active play
• The game accommodates both hardcore skill-ceiling players and those seeking meditative gaming experiences

A Polygon writer describes how Path of Exile 2, a demanding action role-playing game, has unexpectedly become their preferred way to relax, despite lacking the gentle trappings of typical "cosy games" like Stardew Valley or Animal Crossing. The piece argues that the game's depth and community-driven build creativity…

‘The last time I liked everything about a game was probably Baldur’s Gate 3’: Raphael Colantonio, co-founder of Arkane Studios, talks us through the games installed on his PC

Raphael Colantonio, co-founder of Arkane Studios and the studio behind games such as Dishonored and Prey, was interviewed by PC Gamer about the titles currently installed on his PC. The piece forms part of an ongoing series in which developers discuss their personal gaming habits, offering readers insight…

007 First Light’s first major patch is here – and it’s a doozy if you’re playing on PS5

• Patch 1.1.0 fixes over 200 issues in 007 First Light
• Adds new TacSim missions, weapons and an outfit
• PS5 update is notably large at 23.84GB

IO Interactive has released Patch 1.1.0 for 007 First Light, the game's first major post-launch update, addressing more than 200 issues reported by players and internal testers. The update focuses primarily on stability and bug fixes, including crash resolutions and long-standing achievement unlock problems, reflecting the developer's ongoing…

Wuchang: Fallen Feathers tops 5 million players despite dev team’s collapse

• Wuchang: Fallen Feathers hits 5 million players despite studio's collapse
• Developer Leenzee's core team reportedly disbanded months ago
• Digital Bros bought the game's IP for about €4 million in April

Wuchang: Fallen Feathers, the Wuxia action game developed by Leenzee, has surpassed five million players despite the apparent collapse of its core development team. The milestone is notable because it comes months after reports that Leenzee's senior staff departed and the remaining team refused to continue as a…

You can get three months of Xbox Game Pass Ultimate for almost half off

• Xbox Game Pass Ultimate three-month code discounted to $39.01, down from $69
• Deal offered via marketplace site Eneba, roughly 43% off
• Coincides with Halo: Campaign Evolved's 28 July launch on Xbox and PC

The Verge highlights a discounted deal on Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, offering three months of the subscription for significantly less than its standard price. The offer is notable because recurring Game Pass Ultimate subscriptions have become harder to justify, even after Microsoft recently lowered the monthly price, making…

Resident Evil Director Knows RE2 Didn’t Have Snow or iPhones, But He ‘Took Liberties’ to Make the Movie Better

• Cregger defends snowy, modern setting as a deliberate departure from RE2's lore
• He says he isn't adapting the games' plot or characters directly
• Film aims to capture the feel of playing a Resident Evil game

Resident Evil director Zach Cregger has addressed criticism over his upcoming film's snowy setting and modern-day touches like iPhones, which depart from the source material's late-1990s, rainy Raccoon City setting. Speaking at San Diego Comic-Con 2026 following the release of a new trailer, Cregger explained that he deliberately…

Splatoon Raiders endgame turns it into Nintendo’s Vampire Survivors

• Endgame unlocks Super Spicy difficulty (mission levels up to 92) and escalating Bottomless Buffet challenges requiring significant mechanical skill and endurance
• Customization depth drives engagement, allowing gadgets to be heavily modified with perks that fundamentally alter functionality and enable late-game strategies

Splatoon Raiders is a lot of colorful fun, but the shooter really comes alive in its chaotic endgame.

‘If People Want It, Companies Should Provide It’: Rockstar Co-Founder Dan Houser Joins PS5 Disc Debate

• Sony will stop manufacturing physical PlayStation games by January 2028, sparking major industry pushback
• Rockstar co-founder Dan Houser advocates for consumer choice, saying companies should provide physical games if demand exists
• Physical game sales have collapsed (7 titles over 100k copies in 2026 vs 100 in 2008), yet a passionate minority still wants them

"But I don't know that I personally care". Rockstar co-founder Dan Houser – currently of entertainment empire Absurd Ventures, which launched its first collected comic book volume this past week – has weighed in on the physical games debate dominating the industry right now. For those of you…