Xbox and PlayStation are both pulling back from cross-platform promotion in their latest marketing moves. Xbox's new Minecraft Dungeons 2 trailer omits PS5 and Nintendo Switch 2 mentions that appeared in previous trailers. Meanwhile, PlayStation has revived its "only on PlayStation" branding for major first-party titles including Marvel's Wolverine and Ghost of Yotei.
Double Fine CEO Tim Schafer confirmed the studio now owns the IP and publishing rights for its entire catalog following its separation from Xbox, meaning game purchases directly fund the independent studio. The Psychonauts developer also revealed details on its 2026 pottery multiplayer game Kiln and an Amnesia Fortnight Kickstarter launching August 31.
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.
PopCap Games' classic match-three titles Bejeweled 2 and Bejeweled 3 have landed on Xbox Game Pass for console as Xbox 360 versions. The article reviews both games, comparing their gameplay, aesthetics, and sound design to determine which delivers the superior dopamine hit.
The original Toy Story 3 game will disappear from the Xbox digital store on September 29, 2026, just weeks before Toy Story 3: Complete Edition launches on October 15. Atari and Digital Eclipse's remaster brings upgraded graphics, improved performance, and previously exclusive content to modern platforms.
Screenwriters Chris McKenna and Erik Sommers insist Jean Grey didn't technically kill anyone in Spider-Man: Brand New Day despite scenes showing her forcing a man into traffic and destroying a building. The comments have ignited debate over whether the film's redemption arc earns its emotional payoff or simply ignores the consequences of its own violence.
Remedy Entertainment has confirmed that Alan Wake 2 has now sold over 3 million copies worldwide, reaching the milestone during the second quarter of 2024. The investigative horror shooter remains the studio's fastest-selling title despite a slow commercial start and continued Epic Games Store exclusivity on PC. Meanwhile, Remedy's half-year financial report reveals declining revenue and profit as development spending ramps up for Control Resonant, launching 24 September.
Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls has launched its multiplayer servers today, giving players access to online battles across supported platforms. The rollout follows a staggered schedule that determines exactly when different regions can jump into matches.
Xbox's latest news roundup covers NBA 2K26 free play days and indie highlights for August 2026, but contains no mention of a Gears of War: E-Day Early Access Open Beta. The Coalition has not announced any beta timeline for the upcoming prequel.
Microsoft's Project Helix could arrive as a Windows-based gaming PC hybrid rather than a traditional console, but rising hardware costs and a buggy Xbox Full Screen Experience threaten the vision. The device risks Steam Machine-level pricing if Microsoft cannot subsidize an open platform. Industry analysts remain skeptical that Sony's PS6 will hit similar price points due to stronger supply chains.
