THQ Nordic has revealed it currently has 12 unannounced games in development across its internal studios and publishing partners. The publisher made the disclosure through its official Steam news channel, signaling a substantial pipeline of projects beyond its publicly known slate. This volume of undisclosed titles suggests an aggressive growth strategy for the Embracer Group subsidiary.
Marvel Rivals players have spotted striking similarities between the upcoming hero Jeff the Land Shark and Pochita from Chainsaw Man. The community discussion highlights how the character's design echoes the iconic chainsaw devil's appearance. NetEase Games has not officially commented on the resemblance.
Sony confirmed during its July 31 earnings call that it will proceed with ending physical PlayStation game discs in 2028, citing the industry-wide shift toward digital content. CFO Lin Tao acknowledged strong community opposition but argued that curated content, platform stability, and affordability will differentiate PlayStation from PC gaming. A week-long fan boycott is planned for mid-August 2026 in response.
Square Enix developers Naoki Yoshida and Naoki Hamaguchi revealed that remaking Final Fantasy 6, 8, or 9 in the style of the Final Fantasy 7 Remake trilogy would likely require four to five installments per game. The developers estimate a Final Fantasy 6 remake could take around 20 years to complete, effectively doubling the development timeline of the FF7 Remake project.
PlayStation fans are organizing a seven-day economic and gameplay blackout from August 23 to August 30, 2026, to protest Sony's plan to end physical disc production for new games starting in 2028. The protest, organized by consumer rights group DoesItPlay, calls on players to turn off their consoles and log out of PlayStation services entirely.
Sony confirmed it will stop manufacturing physical discs for new PlayStation games starting January 2028, citing a dramatic shift toward digital purchases. U.S. sales data shows only seven PlayStation titles sold over 100,000 physical copies this year, while digital now accounts for nearly 80% of full-game sales on Sony consoles.
Activision and Paramount have officially confirmed the Call of Duty movie will take place in the Modern Warfare timeline with a June 30, 2028 release date. Peter Berg, who previously criticized military video games as "pathetic," will direct the film despite his 2013 comments questioning the value of titles like Call of Duty for civilian players.
Game Rant reports that a new official Ghost Recon release is confirmed for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X. The announcement marks the franchise's return to current-generation consoles after several years without a mainline entry.
Otto Bathurst, who directed the Paramount+ Halo series, has signed on to helm the upcoming Odysseus television adaptation. The move comes as Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey prepares for its theatrical release, creating an unusual moment where two major Homer adaptations arrive simultaneously.
Valve has announced its themed sale events for the first half of 2027 on Steam, promising a slew of discounts and promotions. From horror games to indie titles, multiple themes will drive the sales schedule. Gamers can expect significant savings across various genres throughout the first six months of the year.
