Square Enix unveiled a new Kingdom Hearts 4 trailer at D23 2026 confirming a late 2027 release window and a Pixar's Coco world. A Disney+ anime series co-developed with Tetsuya Nomura is also in production, with a developer panel set for August 15.
The Official PlayStation Podcast Episode 545 celebrates No Man's Sky's 10-year anniversary and its transformation through over 40 major free updates since launching on PS4. Hosts Sid, Tim, and Kristen reflect on Hello Games' long redemption arc and what comes next for the space exploration title.
IGN's latest weekly preview roundup covers four major upcoming titles, with Insomniac's Marvel's Wolverine taking center stage. The linear action game impressed with violent combat and a clever Rage Meter system during two and a half hours of hands-on time. Star Wars Zero Company, Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave, and Job Simulator: Human Relations also received significant preview coverage ahead of their releases.
Helldivers 2 joins the PlayStation Plus Game Catalog for Extra and Premium subscribers starting today, coinciding with the launch of the major Devoid of Liberty update. The expansion introduces new Void missions, mutated enemies like the Wretch and Crusher, SEAF platoon reinforcements, and a community challenge to eliminate 500 million enemies by August 18.
Phantom Blade Zero is now available for pre-order on PlayStation 5 ahead of its October 29, 2026 launch. A dedicated State of Play broadcast on August 17 will showcase nearly 20 minutes of new gameplay featuring dynamic combat and the dark wuxia setting. Martial arts legend Donnie Yen serves as creative consultant and portrays protagonist Soul's father, Mó Yuan.
New York resident Jack Shi, 64, receives Spider-Man fan mail at his Forest Hills home, shared with Marvel's Peter Parker in comics. The phenomenon has intensified post-Spider-Man: Brand New Day's July 31, 2026, release. Meanwhile, Marvel's Spider-Man 2 game sees a player surge.
Rockstar Games is unlikely to reveal details about Grand Theft Auto 6's online mode in the near future, according to a new report. The studio appears to be keeping its multiplayer plans under wraps while the single-player campaign remains the primary focus of pre-launch marketing. Players eager for a look at the next evolution of GTA Online will need to exercise patience.
Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls launched on August 6 with a PC version so broken that fighting game veteran Maximilian Dood uninstalled it live on stream after two days. The Steam rating has plummeted to 39% positive in English reviews, while the PS5 version runs without issues.
Take-Two CEO Strauss Zelnick says rising console prices fueled by AI hardware demand won't slow Grand Theft Auto 6's November 19 launch. The executive believes the install base will meet original expectations despite PS5 and Xbox Series X/S price increases.
Sony's upcoming PlayStation 5 exclusive slate runs through 2027 with Insomniac's Marvel's Wolverine launching September 15, 2026, followed by God of War Laufey and Until Dawn 2 next year. The lineup signals Sony's renewed commitment to console-only single-player experiences after years of simultaneous PC ports.
