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.
Magic: The Gathering's Marvel Super Heroes set is now available, addressing the lack of synergies and new mechanics in its Spider-Man set. Introducing Plan, Teamwork, and Power-Up mechanics, this set enhances gameplay with deeper strategic interactions. Fans and players will appreciate how these features rectify previous issues, making for a more engaging experience.
Star Wars Zero Company, a squad tactics game from XCOM veterans, has been announced with a surprisingly reasonable price of $50, bucking the trend of $80 games like GTA6. This move is seen as a savvy business decision, offering lavish production values, seamless gameplay transitions, and exploration features. The game is set to release on August 27 for PC.
Street Fighter 6, now three years old, continues to thrive with over 2,000 entrants at Evo 2026. In a recent interview, Director Takayuki Nakayama and Producer Shuhei Matsumoto discussed the game's future, confirming no major adjustments to the Drive System are planned. The upcoming fourth character pass will introduce Tifa from Final Fantasy VII and Yasmine, the first Filipino character, enhancing the game's representation.
Spearhead: City of Ash, the latest starter set for Warhammer: Age of Sigmar's Spearhead format, offers highly engaging, cinematic battles with a unique blend of objectives, twist cards, and relics. However, its complexity and some imbalanced pre-selected forces may deter newcomers. With detailed miniatures and terrain, it's a great addition for fans despite requiring dedication to master.
Grand Theft Auto 6 pre-orders are being scalped on eBay for over $90, despite Rockstar's digital release plan. The game's standard edition is priced at $80, with no disc release planned, only a physical edition containing a download code. Fans are still opting for inflated eBay prices, even with direct digital pre-orders available.
Grand Theft Auto 6's announced online release date has split the gaming community, with some eager for the multiplayer experience and others frustrated by the delayed single-player campaign access. The game's developer, Rockstar Games, has not commented on the division. Fans await clarification on the online mode's features.
Discover the unexpected archival treasure of Nintendo's 90s era: 35mm film slides containing high-resolution images of Super Mario 64, potentially unlocking new gaming history insights. These slides, equivalent to 4k-6k digital resolution, are surfacing in online auctions for hundreds of dollars. For gamers and archivists, this find promises a clearer look into the past, beyond the somewhat muddy native resolution of the Nintendo 64.
Valve's highly anticipated Steam Machine reservations have been marred by scalpers selling reservations on eBay at more than double the retail price. Despite Valve's randomized system aimed at fairness, scalpers have managed to secure and resale reservations, with mark-ups reaching as high as $1,550. This development leaves many genuine buyers in a waitlist limbo, unsure when they'll get their chance to purchase at the standard price.
League of Legends developer Riot has delayed the introduction of "Last Hit Indicators" in ranked mode following a mixed response from the community, citing the need for more data and feedback. The feature, aimed at easing the learning curve for new players, has been available in casual modes for months. Its potential impact on the game's core mechanics sparked a divisive debate among fans.
GTA 6 will not have a physical disc release at launch or in the months following, despite viral social media claims. A source confirms no disc plans, citing Rockstar's intentional shift. Players must download the game, sparking mixed reactions among fans and retailers.
