Vishal Kamal has been covering video games for 7 years, writing about everything from hardware deals and new releases to esports and the business
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Get ready for an action-packed Comic-Con 2026 in San Diego as PlayStation brings the heat with insightful panels for Marvel’s Wolverine, MARVEL Tōkon: Fighting Souls, and God of War Laufey. From behind-the-scenes peeks to exclusive content reveals, fans are in for a treat. Mark your calendars for July 23-26 to catch the latest from these highly anticipated titles.
A shocking incident occurred when a boy was electrocuted through his gaming setup after his house was struck by lightning, highlighting critical safety precautions for gamers during storms. The event, though rare, underscores the importance of disconnecting electronics during lightning strikes. Gamers are advised to prioritize safety over gameplay in such conditions.
Xbox Game Pass members can enjoy free access to Subnautica, Project Motor Racing, One Piece: Pirate Warriors 4, and Graveyard Keeper from Thursday to Sunday. Explore an underwater alien world, hit the racing track, master pirate warfare, or manage a mysterious graveyard. Discover how to start playing and keep the fun going beyond the weekend.
Zeverland, a buy-to-play PvE survival crafting game, blends cartoonish, Funko Pop-inspired visuals with intense survival mechanics. Despite initial aesthetic reservations, the game's depth in crafting, skill trees, and co-op features won over our preview. With a unique blend of humor and horror, Zeverland shows promise, though its full potential awaits comparison with genre contemporaries.
Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced has garnered the series' highest critical acclaim since 2013, with a stellar 9/10 review score. This revamped version boasts remastered graphics and improved performance on PS5, PC, and Xbox Series X/S. Critics praise its successful blend of enhanced visuals and polished gameplay.
Sony has settled a $200 million lawsuit with Christopher Barrett, the original game director of Marathon, adding his name to the game's credits. The settlement comes as Bungie faces significant financial and staffing challenges, including a $765 million impairment loss for Sony and nearly 300 recent layoffs. Marathon, with a budget over $250 million, has also struggled to attract players.
The Elder Scrolls 6, awaited for over eight years, faces potential delays and development issues due to significant Xbox layoffs affecting Bethesda. Over 50 key Bethesda staff, including veterans, have been let go, sparking fears of replaced talent with cheaper contractors and increased crunch. The game's release, already at least two years away, may suffer further setbacks.
The Andromeda Insights gaming PC, equipped with the AMD Radeon RX 9070 XT GPU, is now available at Walmart for $1,499, a significant drop from its next lowest price of $1,900. This 4K-capable system also features an AMD Ryzen 5 9600X CPU, 16GB of DDR5 RAM, and a 1TB SSD. Rated 10/10 by IGN, the Radeon RX 9070 XT outperforms the Nvidia GeForce RTX 5070 Ti in several benchmarks.
id Software, fresh from completing Doom: The Dark Ages DLC, was exploring ambitious new projects before Microsoft's layoffs hit, including a new Perfect Dark game and a John Wick-inspired noir sci-fi title. The studio's future now hangs in the balance. These projects' fates are uncertain as the studio's workforce was drastically reduced.
Dell Outlet is offering a refurbished "Like New" Alienware 18 Area-51 RTX 5070 Ti gaming laptop for $2,013.44, a significant discount from its $3,130 brand-new price. This premium gaming laptop features a 18" 2560x1600 300Hz G-Sync display, Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX CPU, and the powerful RTX 5070 Ti 12GB GPU, capable of handling the most demanding games.
