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Today, we’re sharing a new partnership with TCL that will bring the XBOX app to select TCL Smart TVs in the coming months. We want to be where the world plays. That means giving players more choice in how and where they play, making the XBOX experiences easier to access. Bringing the XBOX app to […] The post XBOX and TCL Partner to Bring XBOX App to TCL Smart TVs appeared first on XBOX Wire .
Read at Xbox WireA lot of minds around the industry currently seem focused on one thing: the future. Whether it was Amir Satvat's Gamescom Dev keynote , or the plethora of industry luminaries who lined up to discuss ongoing and impending turmoil for Edge magazine's latest issue, the topic of the moment is what's next – and the mood is apprehensive, to say the least.
Read at GamesIndustry.bizHugh Jackman's Wolverine looks set to follow Ryan Reynolds' Deadpool in co-owning an English football team.
Read at IGNAs pretty as Cities: Skylines is, getting a read on your city's problems can take some digging. While traffic jams are immediately visible, prompting you to start reorganising the layout of your streets and bypasses, other issues only make themselves known when you switch on overlays or bring up a stats screen. Changing that is one developer Iceflake Studios aims for colourful plastic brick-based spinoff Lego Skylines. "If there's an issue, it should be visible in the world," game director Lasse Liljedahl tells me....
Read at Rock Paper ShotgunIt’s time to see which PS5, PS4, PS VR2, and free-to-play games topped last month’s download charts. In August, EA Sports Madden NFL 27 and MARVEL Tōkon: Fighting Souls led the PS5 charts in the US. In the EU, Call of Duty: Black Ops II continues to hold the top spot. Check out the full […]
Read at PlayStation BlogAs the platform that gets the lion's share of PC game sales, Steam naturally makes a lot of money every year from commissions, publishing fees, and more through its storefront. But how much cash has it made so far in 2026? Unsurprisingly, enough dough to buy Valve co-founder Gabe Newell a few more superyachts . According to the head of market analysis at Alinea Analytics, Rhys Elliot, Steam has made $15 billion in 2026, and with a massive period of high-profile game releases around the corner, that number is likely...
Read at GameSpotWhat's the biggest question about Grand Theft Auto 6 ? Easily Rockstar's plans for GTA Online, and how it'll factor into the post-launch plans of GTA 6. Considering just how consistently popular GTA Online has been for the developer, it is strange that Rockstar has yet to publicly comment on the anticipated multiplayer mode, as it has so far only focused on talking about the "single-player experience" of GTA 6. And that could be a major problem for the franchise. As Valve veteran Chet Faliszek pointed out, Rockstar...
Read at GameSpotThe Starcraft website is suffering from some mysterious visual glitches and distortion roughly a week before BlizzCon. As a result, fans of the RTS series are fiercely speculating on a possible reveal.
Read at EurogamerSometimes you see a game and can tell that the developers just get it . No Law is one of those games. Having seen it first hand at Gamescom, it has quickly become one of my most anticipated games from the show.
Read at EurogamerFresh off of Gamescom, here are six standouts from the show that should be on your Steam wishlist.
Read at PolygonCoen, the half-man and half-vampire protagonist of The Blood of Dawnwalker , doesn’t like chomping down on rats. I know this because he’s told me multiple times, after I’ve made him slurpily drain a rodent like it’s a furry Frube (other brands of tubed yoghurt are available). Sometimes he shudders a bit and makes noises of disgust. Other times he straight up says things like "This is not a nice thing to do". I know it’s not, farmboy whose family needs saving , but what’s the...
Read at Rock Paper ShotgunPUBG: DED.NET developer Dave Curd has argued that making a video game for the mass market where "nobody's too offended and everybody kind of likes it" has become "box office poison."
Read at IGNCloud gaming is being significantly downgraded as an Xbox Game Pass perk, as Xbox introduces playtime limits.
Read at PolygonWitcher-flavoured vampire RPG The Blood of Dawnwalker has received its first post-launch patch, with developers Rebel Wolves dipping their fangs into a modest neckful of problems with blocked quest progression and general controller behaviour on PC. They've also taught a blacksmith a new recipe. Alas, the devs are still working on fixes for those problems with stuttering, PlayStation button-mapping, and shader compilation we covered last night. Still, at least your brother Lunka will no longer get hopelessly lost...
Read at Rock Paper ShotgunEmma Stone delivers an Oscar-winning performance in Poor Things, Yorgos Lanthimos’ unforgettable sci-fi fantasy leaving Netflix on Sept. 7.
Read at PolygonA flurry of reports point to Marvel secretly mounting a new live-action Disney+ series, potentially featuring characters from the Young Avengers or New Mutants.
Read at IGNXbox has announced hard monthly time limits will be added to its cloud gaming streaming service this November. Don't worry though, if you run into these limits, you can always buy more hours on the Xbox store.
Read at EurogamerA recent Grand Theft Auto 6 preview broadcast on Netflix has triggered a major surge in UK console sales, with PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S purchases jumping by over 30 percent. Despite this sudden spike, industry analysts suggest the long-term impact on the console install base may remain modest due to high hardware pricing, even as retailers report widespread sell-outs of premium models like the PS5 Pro.
Read on HavenA curated list of ten new movies available for home viewing from September 4 to 6, 2026, highlights major releases across various streaming platforms and video-on-demand services. The selection features highly anticipated franchise extensions, action-packed thrillers, and unique comedies, offering diverse options for audiences looking to watch films from the comfort of their homes.
Read on HavenThe third and final entry in the Final Fantasy 7 Remake series will launch on just one disc - unlike both Remake and Rebirth, which were spread across two - but the downside is that Final Fantasy 7 Revelation will need to download extra game data on all formats, if you buy the physical edition. The previous games in the series were 'content complete' on disc (before any post-launch updates, at least), and could be played out the box. That will not be the case for Final Fantasy 7 Revelation, no matter what platform...
Read at EurogamerThe mayor of Miami-Dade, Florida has been pitching Rockstar Games about transforming parts of the county into recreations of areas from Grand Theft Auto 6 , in the face of complaints from law enforcement and members of the judiciary. GTA 6 is itself inspired by Miami, so yes, this is one of those "simulation colonising reality" situations. The proposed publicity event would include "an immersive arrival experience" at Miami International Airport. with signs for Vice City and planes coated in GTA 6 livery, together...
Read at Rock Paper ShotgunFollowing a joint announcement by French President Emmanuel Macron and Saudi Arabian leadership regarding a multi-billion euro theme park initiative near Paris, Dragon Ball anime producer Toei Animation has officially denied any involvement or licensing agreements for a rumored Dragon Ball attraction at the site, addressing growing concerns in Japan over intellectual property rights.
Read on HavenNot every title has an overpowered protagonist, but all of them share Solo Leveling's DNA.
Read at PolygonGet ready for another colorful animated movie packed with music and demons
Read at PolygonMicrosoft is introducing monthly cloud gaming caps for Xbox Game Pass subscribers starting in November 2026. Under the new structure, monthly limits will be set at five hours for Game Pass Essential, ten hours for Premium, and fifteen hours for Ultimate. Users who exceed these limits can buy extra playtime, while a new option will allow non-subscribers to stream eligible owned games by purchasing cloud hours.
Read on HavenA Hot Toys action figure based on the obscure 1977 CBS television series has emerged as the most valuable Marvel figure on the market, according to data from ActionFigure411.com. Despite the original show's brief run and deviation from classic comic lore, the collectible has seen its resale value surge to more than triple its original retail price, highlighting the enduring appeal of the web-slinger.
Read on HavenSucker Punch Productions has announced that Jin Sakai will return as a playable character in Ghost of Yŀtei: Most Wanted, a new roguelike combat survival mode included in the upcoming Ghost of Yŀtei Complete Edition. The developer also shared fresh details on the Echoes of Sekigahara narrative expansion, pricing tiers for Southeast Asia, and a free update scheduled to launch in October 2026.
Read on HavenThe horror-comedy sequel Ready or Not 2: Here I Come has arrived on streaming services, bringing back protagonist Grace alongside her sister Faith for another deadly game of survival. Directed at the incompetence of the wealthy elite, the film escalates the original's premise into a broader class-warfare satire filled with chaotic action and dark humor.
Read on HavenA classic 1987 comic book has surged to the top of the market as anticipation builds for Marvel Studios' upcoming X-Men film reboot. Uncanny X-Men #221, which marks the debut of the villain Mister Sinister, has become a highly sought-after collector's item. The sudden popularity spike is fueled by casting news and the potential cinematic adaptation of several major comic storylines.
Read on HavenHi everyone! I’m Stu Tilley from Firesprite, and I’m thrilled to say it: Until Dawn 2 launches on PS5 on January 28, 2027. Get ready, because every choice you make is going to matter. Will you guide all the team of fake ghost hunting Youtubers “Dead True” (plus their plucky chicken companion!) safely off Akishima Island? […]
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