Platform with double watch time of Twitch for the event
Sony has confirmed the next State of Play showcase for September 2026, giving PlayStation owners a date to circle on their calendars. The broadcast will stream live across YouTube and Twitch, with a runtime expected to exceed 30 minutes. Fans should tune in for potential updates on first-party heavy hitters and third-party surprises alike.
Sony has confirmed the return of State of Play on September 3 with two back-to-back broadcasts starting at 6:00am PT. The first show will feature updates from PlayStation Studios and third-party partners before closing with an extended look at Final Fantasy VII Revelation from Square Enix. A Japanese-language State of Play Japan hosted by Yuki Kaji will follow immediately after with deep dives into games from studios across Japan and Asia.
Gamescom has officially become the world's largest gaming event following E3's closure, and its 2026 edition adds Games Done Quick's first-ever non-North American showcase. Major titles including Fable, Alien: Isolation 2, and The Blood of Dawnwalker are confirmed for the Cologne show.
NordVPN experts warn that malware disguised as playable Grand Theft Auto 6 builds is circulating on piracy sites after alleged gameplay footage from leaker CyberLeek appeared online. The fake downloads and credential-harvesting pages exploit fans searching for leaked content. Rockstar Games has not commented on the situation.
Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella reveals a stark reality: Xbox games generate more revenue on YouTube than through Microsoft's own channels. This admission comes as Xbox navigates a challenging period, seeking sustainable business models. Nadella emphasizes the need for innovation in both hardware and games to turn Xbox into a viable enterprise.
Retired Vice Admiral Robert Harward's recent Fox News appearance sparked widespread conspiracy theories due to a peculiar shadow on his neck, with many speculating it was a mask or AI-powered face filter. Despite Fox News attributing the anomaly to lighting conditions, theories persist. The incident has ignited a frenzy across social media platforms.
GrammaCrackers, an 81-year-old Minecraft streamer, was swatted during a livestream aimed at raising money for her 17-year-old grandson's cancer treatment. The incident, which involved 5 SWAT cars, 20 police cars, drones, and armed officers, occurred on May 19. Despite the ordeal, GrammaCrackers described the experience as "kinda fun."
The PC Gaming Show returns on June 7, featuring a dynamic host lineup including Sean "Day[9]" Plott, Mica Burton, Frankie Ward, and newcomer Elz the Witch. Over 50 upcoming games will be showcased during the main show and pre-show across Steam, YouTube, Twitch, and X. Tune in for world premieres, interviews, and a deep dive into the summer's coolest PC games.
Nintendo's next target is a popular Pokémon YouTuber, continuing its fight against piracy and content leaks in the gaming community.
Elious' YouTube channel PokéNational Geographic faces deletion due to Nintendo copyright strikes — a significant loss for the Pokémon fan community.
Elios claims Nintendo's copyright strikes have forced him to shut down PokéNational, a beloved Pokémon documentary series with unique visuals.
Crimewave, a collaboration between Sam Raimi and the Coen Brothers, flopped at the box office but remains a quirky cult classic worth revisiting.
