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Microsoft has revealed the first batch of games coming to Xbox Game Pass in June, headlined by the arrival of Persona 5 Royal. This marks a quieter start compared to May's launch of Forza Horizon 6, though more additions could be announced during the Xbox Games Showcase this weekend. The Xbox Wire blog lists upcoming titles including floating island survival game Solarpunk, boxing title Undisputed, and cozy life sim meets deckbuilding puppet adventure Beastro (not to be confused with Balatro). Also joining are co-op extraction puzzle-platformer Frog Sqwad and 3D action platformer Junkster. Day One launches include Starseeker: Astroneer Expeditions, an early access co-op game set in the Astroneer universe focused on...

Saber Interactive is bringing back the long-dormant Stuntman series with Stuntman: Hollywood, currently in development for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC. For the first time, the game will feature real movies and TV shows through a partnership with Universal Pictures.

The trailer showcased segments based on Fast & Furious, Back to the Future, Knight Rider, Miami Vice, and the 2008 film Death Race. This first look at Stuntman: Hollywood reveals a range of vehicles from these properties, including Brian O'Conner's cars from The Fast and the Furious and 2 Fast 2 Furious, as well as the armored Mustang driven by Jason Statham's character in Death Race. The massive tanker truck from the latter also appears, and...

With Grand Theft Auto 6 anticipation at an all-time high, the gaming community is buzzing about a YouTuber who tried to waltz into developer Rockstar's offices, only to have the police show up. German creator ÜberGaming posted footage that appears to show him strolling through the front doors of Rockstar North in Edinburgh, followed by a photo of two police officers he claims were summoned. It's unclear if ÜberGaming genuinely thought he'd uncover GTA 6 secrets by simply showing up—or if it was just a publicity stunt. Either way, the internet is now debating his actions, along with wild, unsubstantiated rumors that he was detained or charged with trespassing. 'We were staying in a luxury hotel across from Rockstar...

During the State of Play showcase, Sony announced three classic PS2 games coming to PlayStation Plus Premium over the next three months, plus a day one Game Catalog title for PlayStation 5.

Gitaroo Man arrives on Premium on June 16, followed by Psi-Ops: The Mindgate Conspiracy on July 28, and Onimusha: Dawn of Dreams on August 25. Meanwhile, Sony has secured Jagex's Runescape: Dragonwilds as a day one Game Catalog release (Premium and Extra) in the fall, marking the RuneScape IP's console debut.

Gitaroo Man is a beloved cult-classic rhythm game originally released for PS2 in 2001 by Koei and iNiS. You play as U-1, a clumsy, shy boy who transforms into the legendary rock-god Gitaroo Man, using his magical "Gitaroo"...

By now, you've likely seen the 20-minute gameplay reveal for God of War Laufey, the next installment in the God of War series, unveiled during Sony's State of Play showcase. The game centers on Faye, who died in 2018's God of War. You'd naturally assume God of War Laufey is a prequel, but it's not. Instead, Sony Santa Monica chose to tell a story that runs parallel to the timelines of 2018 and Ragnarok, chronicling Faye's journey through the afterlife.

Here's the official description:

So why did Sony Santa Monica decide against a prequel? In an interview with IGN ahead of the State of Play reveal, game director Ariel Lawrence and Santa Monica Studio Head of Creative Cory Barlog explained that while they discussed a prequel, they found the idea of picking up after Faye's death far more...

Grand Theft Auto 5 actor Ned Luke is celebrating after an online swatter was sentenced to four years in prison. Luke, who voices Michael De Santa in Rockstar's hit game, frequently streams himself playing GTA Online and has been targeted by swatting attempts multiple times. Swatting involves making hoax calls to police to trigger an armed response at a streamer's address, often based on false claims of violence. Luke's personal address was leaked, leading to at least four swatting incidents. However, progress has been made in catching the culprits. On X/Twitter, Luke shared a letter from the U.S. Department of Justice confirming a perpetrator was sentenced to four years in prison, followed by three years of supervised...

Sony's latest PlayStation State of Play broadcast has concluded without any update on Naughty Dog's Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet, or news from several other first-party studios that haven't released a game in years.

Last night's showcase offered our best look yet at Marvel's Wolverine from Insomniac Games, along with a major reveal for God of War Laufey from Sony Santa Monica. We also saw the long-rumored Until Dawn 2 from UK studio Firesprite. However, other anticipated games failed to appear.

The most glaring omission was the lack of any update from Naughty Dog, the developer behind The Last of Us. Naughty Dog's last new game was The Last of Us Part 2, released in June 2020. Since then, the studio abandoned a...

Sony's major State of Play announcement was God of War Laufey, the next installment in Santa Monica Studio's God of War franchise, exclusively for PlayStation 5. While rumors of the game focusing on Faye rather than Kratos had circulated for months, the 20-minute gameplay reveal sparked intense reactions across the internet.

IGN spoke with God of War Laufey's game director Ariel Lawrence and creative director Cory Barlog before the reveal to discuss why Faye was chosen as the protagonist. We also have an explainer on Faye's backstory if you need a refresher. So if you need context before diving into the reactions, IGN has you covered.

Let's start with reactions from IGN readers, which I'd characterize as mixed. Some...

Final Fantasy VII Rebirth on PC and PlayStation 5 has received a major patch today, introducing a 'streamlined progression' feature. This includes options to simplify combat and exploration, such as unlimited HP and MP, dealing 9,999 damage to enemies in battles and minigames, and having maximum quantities of each item (with some exceptions). Square Enix explained that this feature is designed to help players 'advance through the game smoothly, not only during your first playthrough but also when you replay it.'

Additionally, a 'New Game - Head Start' feature has been added, allowing players to start the game with level 65 characters (max level: 70) equipped with several enhanced materia.

For the PC version...

Team 17 and Expression Games have announced that Hell Let Loose: Vietnam will now launch on August 13, delaying its original digital release date of June 18. The decision follows feedback from Closed and Open Beta tests for the 50v50 multiplayer shooter.

"In addition to your feedback, we have also been carrying out intensive internal playtests for both the PC and console versions of Hell Let Loose: Vietnam and we have identified several areas where additional development time will allow us to deliver a stronger launch experience," the companies said in a joint statement.

"Therefore, after careful consideration, we have decided to delay launch to August 13th. This will ensure that Hell Let Loose: Vietnam launches at...

Developer S-Game has announced a delay for Phantom Blade Zero, pushing its PC and PlayStation 5 release back by nearly two months. CEO and creative lead Soulframe shared the news on the studio's X/Twitter account, offering "sincere apologies" following the game's appearance at today's State of Play June 2026 presentation. The action-RPG, a PS5 console exclusive, will now launch on October 29, 2026, instead of September 9, 2026—a 50-day delay.

"First of all, I want to offer my sincere apologies to all the players who have been following and supporting us," Soulframe said. "This was not an easy decision. More than anyone, we understand the expectations our players have placed on us. And precisely because of those...

The release date for Control Resonant has finally been announced, along with a new trailer shown during the PlayStation State of Play. The game launches on September 24 this year, and the trailer offered another look at the story of this sequel to Remedy Entertainment's beloved 2019 action game. This time, players step into the shoes of Dylan Faden, the tormented brother of first game's protagonist Jesse Faden, to stop a catastrophic supernatural threat that has consumed Manhattan and could wipe out humanity as we know it.

Remedy is bucking the trend of higher AAA game prices, as the standard edition will cost just $59.99—$10 less than the current norm. However, if you want extra in-game goodies, you can opt for the...

You've likely seen the Marvel's Wolverine gameplay footage fresh from Sony's State of Play showcase and have plenty of questions. I did too! As a huge Wolverine fan, I wanted to learn more about how the game will actually play when it launches exclusively on PlayStation 5 later this year—from the level of violence to co-op finishers with Jean Grey. How does Wolverine's Rage meter function? Is that real-time healing? And what's the size and scope of the game itself?

After a pre-screening of the trailer ahead of State of Play, I had the opportunity to chat with creative director Marcus Smith and game director Mike Daly to uncover everything I could about Marvel's Wolverine in just 30 minutes. And yes, I asked if you...

The biggest news to come out of PlayStation's State of Play wasn't just that there was a new God of War game, but that Kratos was sitting this one out and his wife, Faye, was taking the starring role. God of War Laufey's game director Ariel Lawrence and Santa Monica Studio creative director Cory Barlog spoke exclusively to IGN ahead of the showcase to explain why.

"We'll always tell stories about Kratos, but I think for us, it was just a chance to talk about somebody who was so pivotal to the beginning and get to know them and push beyond into this new world and give us some place to be surprised and see how things connect. So for us, it's not a departure; it's more of an expansion."

Barlog explained that he knew way...

Marvel's Wolverine is a violent game—that's exactly what developer Insomniac set out to create from the start. The X-Men hero uses his adamantium claws to stab and dismember foes in rage-fueled melee combat, drenching everything in blood. Players will see Wolverine suffer detailed body damage, his flesh tearing to reveal his adamantium-laced skeleton. This game isn't for the faint of heart. But if the gore isn't your thing, you can turn it off.

In an interview with IGN before Wolverine's appearance at Sony's State of Play showcase, game director Mike Daly confirmed a "nuanced" accessibility feature that lets players censor the gore.

"We know that it's not for everyone," Daly said of the extreme violence. "And...