MindsEye just received its second hotfix update, as developer Build a Rocket Boy slowly chips away at fixing the issues with what is currently the worst-reviewed game of the year.

When it launched on June 10, it quickly became clear that MindsEye had a myriad of issues. In addition to its dated game design, MindsEye struggles to maintain a stable frame rate and is plagued by many gameplay and visual glitches. This hubbub around this caused Sony to allow refunds of the game on PS5 and developer Build a Rocket Boy to promise it was working on fixes for the game.

So far, this has come in the form of hotfix updates. Hotfix #2 came out today, June 18, focusing on improving performance, resolving issues with NPC and enemy AI, and fixing several bugs. You can see the full list of patch notes for Hotfix #2 below.

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This is possibly the worst time to have some extra cash, because as summer heats up, so too do the game sales. GOG is holding its annual summer sale right now, which means there are thousands of DRM-free PC games for steeply discounted prices until July 9. Like previous years, there's a fantastic selection of retro games to save some big bucks on, so you can take a trip back in time with some classics from yesteryear. Several recently released games have also been discounted, so if nostalgia isn't a driving force in your purchase decisions, you're catered to as well.

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On that topic, you can get the complete Cyberpunk 2077 experience for just $42.40. This includes the critically acclaimed Phantom Liberty expansion, as well as years of tweaks and free updates that have transformed Cyberpunk 2077 into a modern-day classic. Fans of multiversal puzzles will also want to check out The Alters, a very good game about human resources from the developers behind This War of Mine.

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Nearly a decade ago, Sega launched Sega Forever, a mobile gaming initiative that led to several ports of classic games from the Genesis era and beyond for iOS and Android. Sega discontinued Sega Forever in 2023, but a handful of titles remained online. Now, some of those games are about to go away, but you can still download them for free.

Sega hasn't formally disclosed exactly when the following titles will be delisted, but in-app notifications have confirmed that the following games are being pulled:

• Crazy Taxi Classic
• Golden Axe Classics
• Shining Force Classics
• Sonic CD Classic
• Sonic the Hedgehog 4 Ep. II
• Streets of Rage Classic
• Streets of Rage 2 Classic
• Super Monkey Ball: Sakura Ed.
• Virtua Tennis Challenge

Those games are ad-supported and free to download, and players can keep these titles even after they're delisted. It's unclear if the ads will also disappear when the games eventually go offline. But as long as these games are on your phone or mobile device, they're yours to keep.

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Doom: The Dark Ages is a great-looking game, leveraging the ray tracing enhancements that the latest iteration of iDTech affords the blood-soaked shooter. But if you're on PC, then you can unlock the true potential of the engine with the awaited path tracing update, at the expense of a lot of performance.

For those unfamiliar, path tracing is an all-encompassing form of ray tracing, which simulates how rays of light bounce off surfaces, that is far more demanding. Objects shoot out more rays and allow those rays to bounce around a scene more than once, leading to far more accurate lighting, better ambient occlusion, and better reflections and surface material approximations. It is, when implemented correctly, a night-and-day difference to standard ray tracing techniques, albeit only afforded by some of the best hardware on the market.

Path tracing can be transformative in Doom: The Dark Ages, if you find the right scene to do some comparisons, and it's interior spaces seem to benefit the most. Light bounces and illuminates objects in ways that standard ray tracing can't afford, while the contrast between the areas where light is meant to be, and where it definitely shouldn't, are more naturally defined. Digital Foundry has released an extensive look at many of the improvements path tracing affords, which gives you a good idea if the additional visual flair is worth it.

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Washington-based studio Sucker Punch has received criticism in the past that they aren't well-equipped to create a game about the Japanese experience. The Sony-owned studio has recognized that criticism and detailed its research methods for depicting a fictional, historical Japan in an accurate way. The trip has even led to the addition of a game mechanic: vegetable foraging.

"Sucker Punch is an American company and we are well aware that we don’t naturally come equipped with the cultural knowledge to bring feudal Japan to life," wrote co-creative director Nate Fox in a post about their research trip to Japan. "To do that, we need a lot of help. Thankfully we are also part of PlayStation, for Ghost of Tsushima we were fortunate enough to receive steady feedback from our colleagues in Tokyo. As you might have guessed, the same is true for Ghost of Yotei. Only this time we’ve broadened our roster of advisers."

Fox shared a photo gallery of the trip he and his team members took to Hokkaido--the second-largest island of Japan--and their efforts to better understand the culture they were trying to emulate with Ghost of Yotei. They met with an Ainu cultural advisor, travelled up a mountain, and foraged for vegetables.

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Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Physical Edition

$50 | Restocked on June 18

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Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Lumiere Edition for PS5

$70 | Reprint Preorder | Releases October 31

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Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Collector's Edition for PS5

$150 | Sold Out

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Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 turned out to be a much bigger hit than most people were probably expecting. In fact, it currently holds a 93 on Metacritic, which includes GameSpot's 9/10 review, making it the best-reviewed video game of 2025 so far. It was immediately clear that publisher Kepler Interactive hadn't anticipated the level of demand for the debut title from Sandfall Interactive. Physical editions of the budget-priced $50 release have essentially been sold out since the game's April 24 launch. But fast forward to June, and we're finally starting to see retailers replenish their stock.

Amazon restocked the PS5 physical edition on June 9, but it quickly sold out. Now, on June 18, it's available to order once again. Meanwhile, GameStop is taking preorders on a reprint of its exclusive $70 Lumiere Edition. The upcoming reprint may not arrive for a few months, but at least fans can secure some exclusive merch, including an exclusive steelbook and Expeditioner's Journal art book, without overpaying on the reseller market.

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Physical Edition $50 | Restocked on June 18

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33's physical edition sold out for PS5 and Xbox Series X shortly after the game launched on April 24. Restocks have been infrequent for both platforms, though Amazon restocked the PS5 physical edition on June 18. At the time of writing, Amazon's store page was shifting back and forth between available and sold out.

We'd recommend checking the links below, because other retailers might follow Amazon's restock with one of their own.

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• Amazon
• Walmart
• Best Buy
• Target
• GameStop

See at Amazon (PS5) See at Amazon (Xbox) Sold out at Walmart Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Lumiere Edition for PS5 $70 | Reprint Preorder | Releases October 31

The GameStop-exclusive Lumiere Edition is only available for PS5 in the US. The upcoming reprint, at least at the moment, is listed for an October 31 release. We'll update with a new date if that changes, since Halloween might be a placeholder date.

Here's a look at everything included in the Lumiere Edition:

• Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 physical edition
• Collectible Steelbook Case featuring Maelle, Gustave, and the Paintress
• The Expeditioner’s Journal - 48-page hardcover art book
• Digital Deluxe Upgrade Pack (in-game DLC)
  • The Flowers Collection - Six Flowers of Lumiere outfits and hairstyles / Six Gommage outfit variations
  • Custom "Clair" outfit for Maelle
  • Custom "Obscur" outfit for Gustave

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Unlike the Limited Edition, the Collector's Edition doesn't appear to be getting a reprint. The Collector's Edition was also exclusive to PS5 and only at GameStop. Along with all of the bonus DLC from the Lumiere and Digital Deluxe Editions, here's what's included in the box:

• Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 base game
• An 8-inch hand-painted Monolith music box
• A collectible Steelbook case featuring unique cover art
• The Expeditioner’s Journal 48-page hardcover artbook
• The “Flowers” Collection DLC with unique cosmetic items
• A "Clair” custom outfit for Maelle
• An “Obscur” custom outfit for Gustave

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If you're simply interested in checking out the game, Steam keys are available for 10% off at GameSpot sister site Fanatical.

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Warner Bros. Games has announced a major organizational change as it looks to focus on four major franchises going forward: Harry Potter, Game of Thrones, Mortal Kombat, and DC.

Yves Lachance, who was previously the studio head of WB Games Montreal, is now senior vice president of development, with his remit being overseeing the studios working on Harry Potter and Game of Thrones games. Shaun Himmerick, who previously was the boss at NetherRealm, is now senior vice president for development on all new Mortal Kombat and DC games.

WB Games New York boss Steven Flenory is now senior vice president for central tech and services, a role that sees him overseeing quality assurance, user research, game and publishing technology, and customer service.

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The Switch 2 has a built-in limiter for its HD Rumble. Players have reported instances where the Joy-Cons will stop vibrating temporarily following extended use, and it's unclear yet exactly why this happens.

Prolonged phases of vibration-heavy gameplay cause the Joy-Cons to stop rumbling for a period of time. When a threshold of use is hit, the Switch 2 presents a pop-up screen to the player that states, "Rumble has been turned off due to prolonged use."

We have run into the HD Rumble shutoff ourselves in Cyberpunk 2077 while using the mini-gun. Other players have also noted that the high-frequency and consistent vibrations caused by the mini-gun seem to be a reliable trigger for the shutoff, though in our experience, we were also holding down the trigger for quite a while.

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Remedy is a team known for its story-driven single-player games, and though it has tried other kinds of games over the years, FBC: Firebreak is its most prominent detour to date. Built as a three-player co-op PvE first-person shooter set in the Oldest House--the same setting as 2019's Control--Firebreak manages to transpose Remedy's signature strangeness onto something new, and the more I played it, the more I enjoyed it, though it has its fair share of issues.

The story casts players as formerly pencil-pushing Federal Bureau of Control (FBC) employees who have no choice but to create makeshift weaponry and gear to combat the Hiss threat they're trapped in the Oldest House with. This premise gives the game a colorful and comedic tone, where expendable player-characters chirp about needing to fill out workplace forms and worry about overtime pay despite the chaotic circumstances they find themselves in. Firebreak sits at the intersection of the FBC's inherent bureaucracy and its impromptu DIY, punk-rock showdown with supernatural monsters. It's a tone that feels decidedly Remedy-like, and its class-based combat does well to match that weirdness.

Three "Crisis Kits" make up the game's classes. There's the Fix Kit, which is equipped with a giant wrench and can repair things like lighting, breaker boxes, and healing showers. The Jump Kit, which comes with an electro-shocking contraption that would look at home in Ghostbusters, can be used to shock enemies and power various electronic devices, like broken fans in the game's earliest mission. Lastly, the Splash Kit comes with a big water gun that can shoot bubbles of water to put out fires or dilute negative status effects from one's self or teammates. Naturally, this one pairs well with the Jump Kit, too, as soaking and then shocking enemies can be an effective way of reducing their numbers.

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Dead by Daylight reached new heights after the special Five Nights at Freddy's crossover launched recently. The multiplayer horror game reached 106,029 concurrent players on June 17, breaking its previous record by fewer than 1,000.

The last record was set in 2021 by a Resident Evil crossover that included Leon and Jill Valentine as the survivors, Raccoon City as a map, and Nemesis as the killer. Dead by Daylight--which launched in 2016--has hit concurrent player-counts above 90,000 multiple times, both with and without crossovers.

This current crossover includes a new playable character, Five Nights at Freddy's Springtrap. His character brings over elements from his franchise, including shocking animations, spring doors, and security cameras that impact gameplay. The crossover also includes a new map, Freddy Fazbear’s Pizza.

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Do you enjoy fishing games but wish they had more horror elements? A new game, Out Fishing, blends together fishing and horror--and it certainly looks unique.

The first-person horror fishing game has players exploring a haunted forest to learn about a "forgotten disappearance near the lake." Then at nighttime, players have to prepare themselves for the "danger [that] lurks beneath the water."

Out Fishing is developed by a single person at Mūn Mūn Games and the developer said it's inspired by Alan Wake, Silent Hill, and Mundaun.

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Viture X 8BitDo Ultimate Mobile Controller

$79

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Viture X 8BitDo Ultimate Mobile Controller + Viture Pro XR Glasses Bundle

$468 ($538 Value)

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Virture and 8BitDo have teamed up on a new smartphone controller designed specifically for use with the Viture Pro XR glasses. You can slot your Android phone into the Viture x 8BitDo Ultimate Mobile Gaming Controller to turn it into a Steam Deck- or Switch 2-style gaming handheld. However, unlike 8BitDo's original Ultimate Mobile Controller and similar models that use Bluetooth to connect to your phone, this uses USB-C 3.0, and features an additional USB port for connecting the Viture XR and Pro XR glasses for zero-lag gameplay. The $79 controller is available now at Amazon.

While it currently only supports Android, Virtue says an iOS model will be available soon as well. A bundle that includes the Viture Pro XR Galsses and 8BitDo Ultimate Mobile Gaming Controller is also available for $468.

Viture X 8BitDo Ultimate Mobile Controller $79

The Viture x 8BitDo Ultimate Mobile Gaming Controller is an all-in-one mobile and XR gaming setup that utilizes USB 3.0 for a plug-and-play experience. As the name implies, it uses the excellent 8BitDo Ultimate--one of our favorite third-party controllers available on all consoles--as the basis for the design and features, including Hall Effect thumbsticks and triggers, two extra back buttons, and support for button remapping and other customization settings via the 8BitDo Ultiamte Software V2 app on mobile and PC.

The 8BitDo Ultimate Mobile Gaming Controller's direct USB 3.0 connection is important because it eliminates the input lag present on some Bluetooth mobile controllers and prevents interference from other wireless signals. It also means the controller offers seamless, lag-free passthrough for the Viture XR glasses.

See at Amazon Viture X 8BitDo Ultimate Mobile Controller + Viture Pro XR Glasses Bundle $468 ($538 Value)

If you don't own the Viture Pro XR glasses, you can grab a bundle that includes a pair plus the 8BitDo Ultimate Mobile Gaming Controller for $468, which is $70 less than the $538 you'd normally pay buying the two devices separately. The bundle is available at Viture's online store.

Amazon also has a limited-time deal on a different Viture Pro XR glasses bundle that drops the price to $390. It comes with the Viture-branded 8BitDo Ultimate C Bluetooth Controller as a freebie. You may also be eligible for an additional 10% off.

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As mentioned above, 8BitDo also offers a Bluetooth version of its Ultimate Mobile Controller. While it lacks the low-latency input and video pass-through afforded by the new model's USB 3.0 connectivity, it's otherwise identical in features and form factor. This is also an Android-only device, but it's available in black and white models, both of which are available for $50 at Amazon.

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Today, PlayStation has launched Climate Station, an interactive app for PS5 and PSVR 2 designed to help educate users on the effects of climate change. Using real-world scientific data and produced in collaboration with research and policymaking organizations, Climate Station aims to make knowledge about meteorological systems and human-driven impacts more accessible to wider audiences.

In a blog post, PlayStation shared that the app provides a number of different experiences to allow users to dive into different aspects of the global climate. Weather Year, for instance, uses global weather data to create a model of the Earth complete with a year's worth of storms, weather patterns, wildfires, sea-ice changes, human behavior, and other events. Climate Station also surfaces historic observations about global temperature, greenhouse-gas emissions, and sea level, in addition to visualizing projections for the next 75 years as produced by scientific models.

PlayStation developed this app with an internal team in collaboration with the Department of Meteorology at the University of Reading, Berkeley Earth, and the Playing for the Planet Alliance. It uses public data and research from the United Nations' International Panel on Climate Change, and the United States' National Oceanic and Atmospheric Adminstration (NOAA) and the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA).

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Amazon recently confirmed the dates for Prime Day 2025, and things are a little different this time. Previous Prime Days lasted for two days, but this year, the retailer is extending Prime Day to a four-day event, running from July 8 to July 11. We have a few weeks left before the sale, but early Prime Day deals are already cropping up, including discounts on a long list of Amazon Fire TVs and accessories. This includes steep discounts on the Amazon Fire TV Omni QLED lineup, the Amazon Fire TV Soundbar Plus, and the versatile Alexa Voice Remote Pro. Many devices are down to their lowest prices ever--though it’s unclear when these limited-time deals will expire, so be sure to check out the deals soon before they disappear. Note that these early Prime Day deals are exclusive to Prime members, but you can join Amazon Prime now for $15/month and immediately take advantage of these Fire TV offers.

Amazon Fire TV Omni QLED Smart TVs Pricing Varies

• Screen Size (inches): 75, 65, 55, 50, 43
• Resolution: 4K
• Ports: Ethernet, HDMI 2.0, HDMI 2.1, Cable/Ant, USB, Optical, Headphone

Available in five sizes, the Amazon Fire TV Omni QLED line features QLED displays with HDR support and 60Hz refresh rates. Each model also features built-in streaming apps, such as Netflix and Prime Video, and includes the Alexa Voice Remote Enhanced, which offers voice control support. The most affordable of the five Amazon Fire TV Omni QLEDs on sale is the 43-inch model for $295 (was $440), while the largest 75-inch TV is $570 (was $1,100), saving you nearly 50%.

Amazon Fire TV Omni QLED 4K Smart TV deals

• 75-inch Amazon Fire TV Omni QLED -- $570 ($1,100)
• 65-inch Amazon Fire TV Omni QLED -- $450 ($720)
• 55-inch Amazon Fire TV Omni QLED -- $365 ($500)
• 50-inch Amazon Fire TV Omni QLED -- $315 ($470)
• 43-inch Amazon Fire TV Omni QLED -- $295 ($440)

See at Amazon Amazon Fire TV 4-Series 4K Smart TVs $280+

• Screen Size (inches): 55, 50
• Resolution: 4K
• Ports: Ethernet, HDMI, HDMI eARC, Cable/Ant, USB, Headphone, Optical

The Fire TV 4-Series gets you most of the same features as the Omni, though its performance isn't quite as snappy and its display isn’t quite as vibrant. Still, both models feature 4K resolution with support for HDR and all the big streaming apps. It’s available in a 55-inch model for $310 (was $520) and a 50-inch option for $280 (was $450).

See at Amazon (55-inch) See at Amazon (50-inch) Amazon Fire TV 2-Series HD Smart TVs $110+

• Screen Size (inches): 40, 32
• Resolution: 1080p, 720p
• Ports: Optical, Ethernet, USB, Cable/Ant, HDMI, HDMI ARC, Headphone

If you're looking for the lowest possible prices--or just want a smaller TV than the deals listed above--the Amazon Fire TV 2-Series HD Smart TVs are worth checking out. Two models are available: a 1080p 40-inch model on sale for $170 (was $250), and a 720p 32-inch model for $110 (was $150). Aside from the differences in size and resolution, both TVs offer the same features, like support for HDR and HDMI ARC. and built-in streaming apps.

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The Alexa Voice Remote Pro is compatible with most Fire TVs and features two customizable shortcut buttons for quickly accessing your favorite streaming apps, a dedicated button for pairing wireless headphones, and support for Alex voice controls--along with all the usual controls you'd expect from a TV remote.

See at Amazon Amazon Fire TV Soundbar $85 (was $120)

• 2.0 Channel
• No subwoofer
• DTS Virtual: X

Many TVs lack speakers--and those that do feature built-in audio rarely sound great. If you're looking to upgrade your home theater's audio, there are early Prime Day deals available on several Amazon Fire TV Soundbars, and the most affordable is the Amazon Fire TV Soundbar. While this entry-level model won't get you theater-quality sound (and lacks Dolby Atmos spatial audio support), it will still be an upgrade to a TV's default speakers (or lack thereof). It's also just 24 inches wide and easily integrates with Amazon Fire TVs (and TVs from other brands as well).

See at Amazon Amazon Fire TV Soundbar Plus $175 (was $250)

• 3.1 Channel
• Built-in subwoofer
• Dolby Atmos

The Fire TV Soundbar Plus is an even bigger improvement over the standard Fire TV Soundbar. It’s equipped with a built-in subwoofer and supports 3D spatial audio via Dolby Atmos. This is the lowest price we’ve ever seen for the soundbar, so cash in on the discount while you can.

See at Amazon Amazon Fire TV Soundbar Plus with Subwoofer $290 (was $375)

• 3.1 Channel
• Wireless subwoofer
• Dolby Atmos

This is essentially the same soundbar as above, but it’s bundled with a wireless subwoofer for added bass. Make sure you have some extra space in your home theater, as the subwoofer stands over 13 inches tall and more than 10 inches wide.

See at Amazon Amazon Fire TV Soundbar Plus (Subwoofer and Surround Sound) $390 (was $490)

• 5.1 Channel
• Wireless subwoofer
• Two wireless speakers

The Soundbar Plus, a wireless subwoofer, and two additional speakers--this bundle offers everything you need for a robust home audio experience. Consider pairing it with one of the larger Amazon Fire TVs for a home theater that’s easy to control, as your Alexa Remote should seamlessly pair with both the TV and your audio gear.

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Blizzard has lifted the veil on World of Warcraft: The War Within's next major update, and it's a surprising sequel to the MMORPG's first expansion, as players journey to the shattered homeworld of the mysterious Ethereals.

Update 11.2, Ghosts of K'aresh, brings to mind the Legion expansion's Shadows of Argus update, which also took players to a destroyed planet that has long existed in the lore. In Ghosts of K'aresh, players will travel to the Ethereal former home in an effort to stop the resurrection of Dimensius, a powerful void-lord responsible for the destruction of K'aresh and who players may remember dispatching a fragment of as part of a lengthy quest chain in The Burning Crusade back in 2007. Turns out Dimensius wasn't defeated for good and is back in 11.2 with a major glow-up, sounding and looking far more like a world-destroying entity compared to their original oversized voidwalker look.

The Ethereals, strange energy beings who could be found throughout TBC's continent of Outland, have gone on to be a fan-favorite group within WoW's fantasy universe since their introduction close to two decades ago. More recently in The War Within, the Ethereals have had a larger role to play in the MMO's ongoing story of Xal'atath and her powerful void-infused artifact, the Dark Heart. Speaking with GameSpot, associate art director Tina Wang said the team enjoyed looking back at how the Ethereals have been represented in the past in order to inform the look and feel of Ghosts of K'aresh.

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World of Warcraft: The War Within's upcoming 11.2 update is bringing with it one unexpected addition popularized by From Software RPGs like Dark Souls and Elden Ring--asynchronous social features.

In the Ghosts of K'aresh update, Blizzard will add new social functions to Delves, the MMORPG's latest endgame mode that can be played solo or with small groups. Like in Elden Ring or Dark Souls, players within a Delve will be able to see remnants of other players who have journeyed to the instance, see markers where a player may have died from a strong pack of enemies or hidden trap, and leave helpful messages for others to read while inside. I'm sure these messages will always be 100% serious.

It's an addition players may not have known they wanted, but one that makes perfect sense and should make Delves feel more alive than they currently do. WoW is a MMO, after all, even as it continues to offer new ways to achieve endgame goals entirely solo. Adding asynchronous social elements to the game's main endgame mode for solo players helps to further reinforce the idea that WoW is a game played alongside millions of other players, even for those players who largely stick to themselves.

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It's been over a decade since a Silent Hill movie was playing in theaters, but that drought will end next year. Cineverse--the distributer behind last year's horror hit Terrifier 3--has placed the upcoming sequel, Return To Silent Hill, on its release calendar for 2026.

According to Deadline, Return To Silent Hill is set to hit theaters on January 23, 2026, just a few months shy of the 20th anniversary of the original Silent Hill film by director Christophe Gans. That movie was followed by a sequel, Silent Hill: Revelation, in 2012, which loosely adapted Silent Hill 3.

Gans did not return to helm the second film, but he is making a comeback to the franchise for Return To Silent Hill. This time, the story will take its cue from Silent Hill 2, the acclaimed 2001 survival-horror title that was successfully remade last year. Jeremy Irvine will star as James Sunderland, with Hannah Emily Anderson as Mary, and Evie Templeton as Laura.

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Dune: Awakening's latest update has brought major endgame PvP changes, putting an end to one particularly annoying strategy and making death in PvP zones far more punishing.

Update 1.1.0.15, released June 18, makes it so players no longer receive damage when hit by vehicles in Funcom's survival game set in author Frank Herbert's sci-fi universe. It may seem like an odd change out of context, but it's to curb a PvP strategy developer Funcom has called "goomba stomping" and previously vowed to address. The strategy involves players in their flying ornithopter vehicles continually crushing enemy players on the ground by repeatedly flying into them.

It's a welcome change that should make endgame PvP more interesting. Another significant PvP change is an adjustment to respawn timers. Instead of being able to quickly respawn in a PvP zone, as was previously the case, players will now need to wait 70 seconds after death in a PvP zone. Subsequent deaths will take 115 seconds.

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Beat Saber, the popular VR rhythm game, will no longer receive updates or new content on PlayStation 4 or PS5, developer Beat Games has announced. The game's multiplayer will additionally be taken offline for Sony's consoles at the beginning of 2026.

The game will remain playable on PS4/PS5, and players will still be able to purchase the game and all previously released songs and music packs. However, June 18's addition of Lady Gaga's "Abracadabra" will be the last content release for the PS4 and PS5 versions.

Beat Saber is also losing some functionality. Starting January 21, 2026, Beat Saber multiplayer will no longer function on the PS4/PS5 version of the game.

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Dotemu has been at the forefront of a revolution in retro-style 2D throwbacks as of late. Recent hits include updates to classic franchises like Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Shredder's Revenge, Metal Slug Tactics, and Streets of Rage 4, while the company's porting pedigree also includes the Final Fantasy franchise, as well as multiple Neo Geo titles.

The publisher is double-dipping into nostalgia in 2025, first with Ninja Gaiden Ragebound, and then with Marvel Cosmic Invasion, the latest collaboration between Dotemu and Tribute Games. After getting some hands-on time with the new sidescrolling arcade superhero beat-'em-up at Summer Game Fest 2025, the evolution of what the two companies built in Shredder's Revenge so far seems worthy of the superhero names it includes.

My demo began with me selecting two heroes from a group of seven available choices: Captain America, Nova, Storm, Venom, Wolverine, Spider-Man, and Phyla-Vell. The seven heroes have distinct movesets and abilities--which is a step forward from Shredder's Revenge, where outside of little nuances, each Ninja Turtle you could control functioned essentially the same way.

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