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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Hacker group Cyberleek has released new Grand Theft Auto 6 footage showing protagonist Jason flying a plane across Leonida and spelling "Leek" with bullet holes. The clip confirms the group possesses a full playable build of the game rather than just stolen video files. Cyberleek threatens to leak more content, potentially including the ending, unless Rockstar and Take-Two address the lack of a physical release.
Game Science has released a 15-minute gameplay trailer for Black Myth: Zhong Kui, the studio's follow-up to the record-breaking Black Myth: Wukong. The footage showcases a new protagonist, fire and electricity elemental combat, and a parry system that feels weighty and responsive. No release window or platforms have been confirmed yet.
Best Buy's 60th Anniversary Sale cuts $75 off the Nintendo Switch 2 and offers up to $130 in trade-in credit for old Switch consoles, stacking savings to $205 before a September 1 price increase raises the standalone console to $499.99. The deal applies to both the standalone unit and the Choose Your Own Adventure Bundle.
Veteran voice actor Jim Cummings, the longtime voice of Winnie the Pooh and Tigger, was excluded from the 2026 Disney Hall of Legends inductees announced at D23 in Anaheim. The decision sparked immediate backlash from fans who noted Cummings' four decades and over 1,500 roles for Disney, contrasting his absence with the inclusion of newer celebrities like The Rock and the Jonas Brothers.
A complete decklist for the unreleased Magic: The Gathering Secret Lair Commander deck "Odds and Ends" has leaked online, revealing a high-value collection of reprints centered around Yennett, Cryptic Sovereign. The deck's estimated secondary market value ranges from $300 to $448, headlined by a $60 Esper Sentinel.
Wych Elm Games' Silver Pines blends '90s point-and-click adventure with PS1-era survival horror in a pixelated 2D package that evokes Alan Wake, Silent Hill, and Twin Peaks. The first hour of an early demo reveals a stylish, stressful experience with resource scarcity and an unreliable narrator, though enemy variety and combat frustration remain concerns ahead of its 2026 release.
The gaming community is eagerly awaiting news on Call of Duty: NEXT and Modern Warfare 4, but official sources have not released any concrete details. Current coverage from major outlets focuses on other upcoming titles like NBA 2K27 and The Sinking City 2 instead.
Jagex has confirmed that RuneScape: Dragonwilds will launch on Xbox Game Pass and PlayStation Plus Extra and Premium on September 15. The survival-crafting spin-off marks the first standalone RuneScape title and the franchise's debut on consoles after selling over one million copies in early access.
Gibson Guitars and The Coalition have revealed a limited-edition collection of four hand-painted custom guitars inspired by Marcus Fenix and Dominic Santiago from Gears of War: E-Day. The instruments debut publicly at Gamescom 2026 in Cologne, with a giveaway offering fans a chance to win three of the unique pieces.
Sony has reportedly ordered a full reboot of Horizon Hunters Gathering after closed playtests delivered negative feedback on the cooperative multiplayer spinoff. Guerrilla has been stripping live-service elements since June 2024 to reshape the project into a traditional co-op experience with a narrative campaign, facing a December milestone deadline to prove the new direction works.
