Game News Round-Up - 12th June 2026

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• Pomni and Jax from The Amazing Digital Circus are coming to Fortnite on June 12th. Dave the Diver arriving June 25th: https://vergemagazine.co.uk/welcome-to-the-amazing-digital-circus-fortnite-x-the-amazing-digital-circus-collab-brings-pomni-jax-to-the-item-shop-in-new-june-drop/
• GRIP XR, a follow up to GRIP: Combat Racing (spiritual successor to Rollcage) closes in on Kickstarter goal: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/cagedelement/grip-xr-a-futuristic-combat-racer
• Crimson Desert has sold over 6 million copies worldwide: https://www.ign.com/articles/crimson-desert-hits-new-huge-sales-milestone-less-than-3-months-after-launch

Game News Round-Up - 11th June 2026

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• Mario Rabbids creator’s (Davide Soliani) Bradley the Badger from studio Day 4 Night signed by Focus Entertainment: https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/mario-rabbids-creators-bradley-the-badger-signed-by-focus-entertainment/
• Xbox is exploring ‘radically different business models’ to make its next console (Project Helix) more affordable amid ongoing hardware crisis: https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/xbox-is-exploring-radically-different-business-models-to-make-its-next-console-affordable/
• Physical Steam gift cards are being ended by Valve because scammers keep using them to trick people: https://www.eurogamer.net/steam-valve-ends-physical-gift-cards-scams
• The UK-based semiconductor and software design company Arm has revealed the game Neural Dawn (developed with UK studio Sumo Digital), which takes advantage of Arm's neural graphics technology to allow the use of Unreal Engine MegaLights on mobile devices by using the Arm Mali GPU's neural technology: https://www.gamesindustry.biz/new-arm-tech-enables-the-use-of-unreal-engine-megalights-on-mobile
• PS+ June Additions: https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/final-fantasy-16-headlines-junes-ps-plus-game-catalog-additions/
• UK co-development studio CodeDev Launches ‘The Performance Guys’ and Announces Hunt for Senior Optimisation Talent: https://mcvuk.com/business-news/industry-news-codedev-launches-the-performance-guys-and-announces-hunt-for-senior-optimisation-talent/
• Ubisoft announces approximately 380 employees could be impacted by restructuring changes: https://insider-gaming.com/ubisoft-380-employees/
• Frontier Developments reported its second-highest revenue to date, rising 16% to £104.8 million in FY26: https://www.gamesindustry.biz/frontier-developments-reports-record-profits-in-fy26-turnaround
• Xbox is planning major layoffs next month as new CEO Asha Sharma confronts a bleak picture and plans what she calls a "reset" of the business: https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-06-10/xbox-plans-significant-layoffs-as-it-transforms-under-new-ceo-asha-sharma?accessToken=eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiIsInR5cCI6IkpXVCJ9.eyJzb3VyY2UiOiJTdWJzY3JpYmVyR2lmdGVkQXJ0aWNsZSIsImlhdCI6MTc4MTEyNDkwOCwiZXhwIjoxNzgxNzI5NzA4LCJhcnRpY2xlSWQiOiJUR0ZPUU5LSVAzUlYwMCIsImJjb25uZWN0SWQiOiJCMUVBQkI5NjQ2QUM0REZFQTJBRkI4MjI1MzgyQTJFQSJ9.cjHY4m0BuOULFpdYUKt2jmNBt-PDLWE6Vy-JsYLWvwI&leadSource=uverify%20wall

Game News Round-Up - 10th June 2026

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• The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time remake announced for Nintendo Switch 2. Planned to release in 2026.: https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/zelda-ocarina-of-time-remake-officially-announced-for-nintendo-switch-2/
• Sony Pictures' Helldivers movie has lost Jason Momoa as its lead. The reason for his departure from the film is unknown.: https://www.eurogamer.net/helldivers-movie-loses-jason-momoa
• Pokémon Pokopia announces free content update and upcoming Expansion Pass, featuring underwater towns, Pokémon outfits and more. The expansion pass is split into three with the first part arriving August 2026: https://www.eurogamer.net/pokemon-pokopia-is-diving-beneath-the-waves-in-a-free-update-and-the-first-of-three-paid-dlc-releases-out-later-this-year
• Star Fox developer revealed as American studio, Velan Studios: https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/star-fox-developer-revealed-as-american-studio/
• Kingdom Hearts 4 has been re-revealed after four years, with gameplay footage shown at the recent Nintendo Direct: https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/kingdom-hearts-4-has-been-re-revealed-after-four-years-with-gameplay-footage/
• Nintendo has announced Nintendo Switch Sports Resort for Nintendo Switch 2, featuring 12 sports including Boxing, Table Tennis, Archery and more. Releases October 22: https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/nintendo-switch-sports-resort-is-returning-to-wuhu-island/
• Poncle announces new Vampire Survivors spin-off; JUJUTSU KAISEN RUMBLE: SURVIVATON. Poncle have dubbed the game a "Survivors Royale": https://www.gamespress.com/JUJUTSU-KAISEN-RUMBLE-SURVIVATON-Showcased-at-Nintendo-Direct-Vampire-
• Marvel Rivals reveals new character Cyclops, along with new Game Mode Bounty Annihilation. Cyclops is available from June 12th, 2026: https://www.polygon.com/marvel-rivals-cyclops-trailer-release-date/
• DELTARUNE: Chapter 5 launches June 24th, 2026: https://gonintendo.com/contents/61675-deltarune-chapter-5-launches-june-24th-2026
• Mina the Hollower sells 500k copies less than two weeks after launch: https://www.eurogamer.net/mina-the-hollower-500k-units-sold

Game News Round-Up - 9th June 2026

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• Nintendo Direct to take place today at 7am PT / 10am ET / 3pm BST. The 50 minute show will be followed by a 95 minute Nintendo Treehouse Live: https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/nintendo-has-confirmed-that-its-next-nintendo-direct-will-take-place-tomorrow/
• Konami’s next 2D Castlevania game, Castlevania: Belmont’s Curse. Releasing October 15 on PS5, Xbox Series S/X and PC: https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/konamis-next-2d-castlevania-game-belmonts-curse-is-arriving-in-time-for-halloween/
• Guild Wars 3 will feature no mandatory subscription or premium battlepass, and will be buyable as a premium product like previous games in the series: https://www.eurogamer.net/guild-wars-3-no-battle-pass-no-subscription
• Ninja Theory cancels horror title Project Mara. According to studio head Dom Mattews, the decision made to "take the opportunity to have all the talent and expertise working together" on third Hellblade title Senua: https://www.gamesindustry.biz/ninja-theory-cancels-project-mara
• Monster Hunter: World has now sold over 30m units worldwide, becoming Capcom's "best-selling single title of all time": https://www.eurogamer.net/monster-hunter-world-30-million-sales
• Nintendo of Europe agrees to pay €35m fine for Joy-Con drift defects. Nintendo denies "intentionally misleading consumers", calls settlement issued by French regulator an "amicable resolution": https://www.gamesindustry.biz/nintendo-of-europe-agrees-to-pay-35m-fine-for-joy-con-drift-defects

Game News Round-Up - 8th June 2026

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• Godzilla: Destroy All Monsters Melee Remastered has been announced for November 3rd 2026 release for PC, Xbox Series S/X, PS5 and Nintendo Switch 2. Developed by the original studio Pipeworks (now a Virtuous studio) and published by Atari: https://www.gematsu.com/2026/06/godzilla-destroy-all-monsters-melee-remastered-announced-for-ps5-xbox-series-switch-2-and-pc
• Vampire Survivors: Legacy of the Bloodmoon Expansion announced. Releasing later this year: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hzs7c8XppPw
• A 16-game retro compilation of Barbie games, called Barbie Rewind, is coming from Atari and Digital Eclipse. Will include a previously unreleased 16-bit title and a new Dreamhouse game: https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/a-16-game-retro-compilation-of-barbie-games-is-coming-from-atari-and-digital-eclipse/
• Hitman Classic Trilogy Remastered coming in 2027 from Saber Interactive. The compilation includes remasters of Hitman: Codename 47, Hitman 2: Silent Assassin, and Hitman: Contracts. All three games come with enhanced visuals (which can be toggled on and off), a new Photo Mode and more. Planned for a 2027 release for PC, Xbox and PlayStation consoles in 2027: https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/hitman-classic-trilogy-remastered-coming-in-2027-from-saber-interactive/
• Diddy Kong Racing veterans reveal Super Yooka-Laylee Kart. The game, which is so far only announced for PC, is being developed by a team that includes Diddy Kong Racing and Mickey’s Speedway USA designer Martin Wakeley, and DKR artist Kevin Bayliss: https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/super-yooka-laylee-kart/
• Spyro: A Realm Beyond announced, developed by Toys for Bob. Releasing Spring 2027 for Xbox Series S/X, PC, PS5 and Nintendo Switch 2: https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/the-first-brand-new-spyro-the-dragon-game-in-18-years-is-being-developed-by-toys-for-bob/
• Persona 6 announced at Xbox Games Showcase 2026: https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/persona-6-announced-xbox-games-showcase-2026/
• Crazy Taxi World Tour announced. Developed by Sega Sapporo (featuring Kenji Kanno, the director of the original game). Releasing 2027 for Xbox Series S/X, PC, PS5 and Nintendo Switch 2: https://www.ign.com/articles/sega-announces-crazy-taxi-world-tour-coming-to-pc-and-consoles-in-2027
• Persona 4 Revival gets a new trailer and a release date. Releasing February 18, 2027 for PC, Xbox Series S/X, PS5 and Nintendo Switch 2: https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/persona-4s-remake-persona-4-revival-gets-a-new-trailer-and-a-release-date/
• Xbox has revealed the release date for Gears of War: E-Day and confirmed that it will no longer be coming to PS5. Releases October 6th 2026 for Xbox Series S/X and PC: https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/its-official-gears-of-war-e-day-is-coming-in-october-and-ps5-wont-be-getting-it/
• Ninja Theory has revealed the third game in the Hellblade series, titled Senua. Releases 2027 for PC, Xbox Series S/X and Nintendo Switch 2: https://www.eurogamer.net/hellblade-3-senua-announcement-ninja-theory
• Plague Tale prequel Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy announced. Releases August 27th 2026 for PC, Xbox Series S/X and PS5: https://www.eurogamer.net/plague-tale-resonance-release-date
• Stage Tour (RedOctane's new Guitar Hero-like) Shows Off New Gameplay Details and Roguelite Campaign Mode at IGN Live: https://stagetour.com/blogs/news/stage-tour-biggest-update-at-ign-live
• 007: First Light has sold over 3 million copies: https://www.ign.com/articles/007-first-light-dev-io-interactive-says-its-now-sold-3-million-copies-tracking-well-above-our-forecasts-at-this-point
• Paramount unveils new 'unified' Paramount Games Studio. The freshly unveiled studio will house all current Paramount and Skydance game studios moving forward: https://www.gamedeveloper.com/business/paramount-games-studio-breaks-cover

Game News Round-Up Special Edition: Summer Games Fest - 6th June 2026

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• Resident Evil Veronica announced for 2027 release for PS5, Xbox Series S/X, PC and Nintendo Switch 2: https://gameinformer.com/sgf-2026/2026/06/05/resident-evil-veronica-is-a-code-veronica-remake-and-it-launches-next-year
• New hand animated Cuphead game in development and Mighty Cuphead Adventure announced: https://www.ign.com/articles/studio-mdhr-announces-2-new-cuphead-games-are-in-development
• Alien Isolation 2 announced for Xbox Series S/X, PS5, PC and Nintendo Switch 2: https://www.sega.com/news/alien-isolation-2-officially-announced
• Gen Atlas (previously Project Robot) confirmed for PC, PS5 and Xbox Series S/X: https://gameinformer.com/sgf-2026/2026/06/05/gen-atlas-the-next-game-by-the-director-of-ico-and-shadow-of-the-colossus-has-a
• Tupac Shakur will appear as a character in Stranger Than Heaven: https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/tupac-shakur-will-appear-as-a-character-in-stranger-than-heaven/
• Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Last Ronin game announced from Platinum Games, planned for consoles and PC: https://gameinformer.com/sgf-2026/2026/06/05/teenage-mutant-ninja-turtles-the-last-ronin-is-being-developed-by-platinum
• Guild Wars 3 announced for PC and PlayStation 5, with the beta beginning in Autumn 2027: https://www.eurogamer.net/guild-wars-3-announcement-summer-game-fest
• 1666: Amsterdam from Assassin's Creed co-creator Patrice Désilets announced. Early access PC release planned for later this year, with a prologue available now on Steam and Epic Games Store: https://www.ign.com/articles/assassins-creed-co-creator-re-reveals-1666-amsterdam-30-minute-demo-playable-now
• 3v1 multiplayer SAW: Genesis announced, published by Bloober Team and planned for PC release: https://www.engadget.com/2188747/saw-genesis-is-a-3-on-1-survival-game-starring-the-jigsaw-killer-s-predecessor/
• Sonic Racing CrossWorlds is getting a Year 2 of DLC, including Godzilla and Evangelion crossovers: https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/sonic-racing-crossworlds-is-getting-a-year-2-of-dlc-including-godzilla-and-evangelion-crossovers/
• Shift Up reveals Stellar Blade sequel, Stellar Blade: BLOOD RAIN: https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/shift-up-reveals-stellar-blade-sequel-blood-rain/
• Final Fantasy 7 Remake Part 3 is called Final Fantasy VII: Revelation, coming to PS5, Xbox and Switch 2 simultaneously Spring 2027: https://www.eurogamer.net/final-fantasy-7-remake-part-3-is-called-revelation-coming-to-ps5-xbox-and-switch-2-simultaneously
• Palworld 1.0 is coming out July 10th: https://gameinformer.com/sgf-2026/2026/06/05/palworld-launches-into-10-next-month
• Street Fighter 6 DLC Year 4 announced, including Tifa Lockhart from Final Fantasy VII: https://www.nintendolife.com/news/2026/06/street-fighter-6-year-4-revealed-tifa-from-final-fantasy-confirmed
• The Wolf Among Us 2 gets 2027 launch window, and a remaster of the first game arrives this holiday: https://gameinformer.com/sgf-2026/2026/06/05/the-wolf-among-us-2-gets-2027-launch-window-and-a-remaster-of-the-first-game

Game News Round-Up - 5th June 2026

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• Nintendo to debut a Switch 2 model with replaceable batteries in the EU prior to new EU regulations coming into effect in February 2027: https://www.gamedeveloper.com/business/nintendo-to-debut-a-switch-2-model-with-replaceable-batteries-in-the-eu
• Steam Machine and Steam Frame confirmed for summer 2026 by Valve: https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/steam-machine-and-steam-frame-confirmed-for-summer-2026-by-valve/
• Xbox Game Pass games for June have been announced, including Herdling, Persona 5 Royal, Frog Sqwad and more: https://www.eurogamer.net/here-are-our-xbox-game-pass-games-for-june
• Gamble With Your Friends sells two million copies in a month: https://www.linkedin.com/posts/1-million-copies-sold-in-1-week-2-million-share-7468238891360198656-rbFc/

Game News Round-Up - 4th June 2026

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• PlayerUnknown’s studio is downsizing, making its Prologue game (Prologue: Go Wayback) free, and is looking into refunding those who bought it: https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/playerunknowns-studio-is-downsizing-making-its-prologue-game-free-and-looking-into-refunding-those-who-bought-it/
• Michael Jackson nearly made a game called Dark Rim with Enter the Matrix studio Shiny Entertainment: https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/michael-jackson-nearly-made-a-game-called-dark-rim-with-enter-the-matrix-studio-shiny-entertainment/
• Vampire Survivors' Poncle is expanding into Japan. New japanese studio will be led by Crim CEO Sawaki Takeyasu: https://www.gamesindustry.biz/vampire-survivors-poncle-is-expanding-into-japan-and-italy
• Team17 has laid off two members of its marketing and communications department: https://www.gamedeveloper.com/business/team17-has-laid-off-members-of-its-marketing-and-communications-department
• Mina the Hollower sold 300,000 copies in three days: https://www.gamedeveloper.com/business/mina-the-hollower-sold-300-000-copies-in-three-days
• Future James Bond games will come from Amazon Games, IO Interactive's involvement unclar: https://www.polygon.com/007-first-light-sequel-james-bond-games-amazon-mgm/

Game News Round-Up - 3rd June 2026

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• PlayStation unveils God of War Laufey, a new PS5 entry starring Kratos’s wife Faye: https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/playstation-unveils-god-of-war-laufey-a-new-ps5-entry-starring-kratoss-dead-wife-faye/
• Sony announces Until Dawn 2, due for release next year. Developed by Liverpool studio Firesprite: https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/sony-announces-until-dawn-2-due-for-release-next-year/
• Silent Hill: Townfall, Konami’s Scottish Silent Hill, gets a release date (September 24th): https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/silent-hill-townfall-konamis-scottish-silent-hill-gets-a-release-date/
• Tomb Raider: Legacy of Atlantis has been delayed to February 12, 2027, confirmed for Switch 2: https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/tomb-raider-legacy-of-atlantis-has-been-delayed-to-2027/
• Rayman Legends Retold, a remake of the 2013 platformer, has been announced. Releases October 1st: https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/rayman-legends-retold-has-been-announced-is-coming-in-october/
• Digital Eclipse is remastering six retro Toy Story games, including PS3 Toy Story 3: https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/digital-eclipse-is-remastering-six-retro-toy-story-games-including-a-ps3-classic/
• Ex-Forza Horizon devs reveal Clutch, their own open-world racing game: https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/ex-forza-horizon-devs-reveal-clutch-their-own-open-world-racing-game/
• New Stuntman Game (Stuntman: Hollywood) Coming With Real Movies Including Knight Rider, Miami Vice, Fast And Furious And Back To The Future: https://www.eurogamer.net/stuntman-hollywood-revealed-at-sony-state-of-play-coming-soon-to-ps5
• Upcoming PS+ Games: https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/runescape-dragonwilds-gitaroo-man-ps-plus/
• Nordic Game attendance rises by 6% in 2026: https://www.gamesindustry.biz/nordic-game-attendance-rises-by-6-in-2026