Vishal Kamal has been covering video games for 7 years, writing about everything from hardware deals and new releases to esports and the business
side of the industry. He runs TheBadGamer, focused on gaming news worth your time.
Bungie released Destiny 2's final live-service update on June 9, 2024, concluding nearly 12 years of continuous development across the franchise. For streamer Mactics and countless others, the game served as a vital third space that sustained a long-distance relationship and built lasting memories beyond player counts.
Riot Games has announced the end of active development on its League of Legends fighting game 2XKO just eight months after launch. The final content patch arrives in October with development ending in December, though servers will remain online. Players who made purchases before August 20 will receive refunds.
Double Fine CEO Tim Schafer confirmed the studio now owns the IP and publishing rights for its entire catalog following its separation from Xbox, meaning game purchases directly fund the independent studio. The Psychonauts developer also revealed details on its 2026 pottery multiplayer game Kiln and an Amnesia Fortnight Kickstarter launching August 31.
Best Buy's 60th Anniversary Sale has slashed Star Wars Outlaws to just $12 on PS5, making the open-world action-adventure an easy recommendation for anyone who skipped it at launch. The deal headlines a weekend of discounts that also include a 2026 Samsung Odyssey QHD-OLED gaming monitor for $278.59 and the Pokémon TCG Mega Zygarde ex Premium Collection at Target for $44.99.
The Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 Early Access Beta is now available on PlayStation 5, offering players their first hands-on look at the game's new movement mechanics, six multiplayer maps, and a playable Campaign mission. Weekend One runs through August 25, followed by an Open Beta weekend starting August 28 that adds Warzone Resurgence on the new Zodiac map. Progression carries over between weekends and rewards earned up to Level 30 will transfer to the full launch on October 23.
A reliable leak reveals the Xbox Series X25 Limited Edition will launch on Black Friday for $899.99, making it the most expensive Xbox console ever released. The translucent green anniversary console includes a special edition controller with original Xbox color scheme buttons and 1 TB of storage.
Asobo's upcoming action-adventure Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy has reportedly been cracked and shared online a full week before its August 27 launch. The Plague Tale subreddit has responded by permanently banning users who discuss or request leak information, with moderators threatening to lock the entire community if the situation escalates.
Amazon-owned retailer Woot is offering Sonic x Shadow Generations for a single dollar to first-time shoppers who apply the promo code HELLOTEN at checkout. The deal also drops Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds to $8 on Nintendo Switch, with free shipping for Amazon Prime members. Both titles earned strong reviews from IGN and represent some of the best Sonic releases in years.
Leaked pricing details reveal Microsoft's 25th anniversary translucent green Xbox Series X will retail for $899.99 when it launches on November 27. The special edition console matches the PlayStation 5 Pro's price point and arrives just in time for Black Friday shopping.
Ms. Marvel star Iman Vellani will host a five-episode official podcast counting down to Avengers: Doomsday, debuting August 27 on Disney+ and other platforms. The series will recap key MCU moments before the film launches December 18.
