Name of Destiny 2’s next season appears in-game, hints at something ominous
The name of Destiny 2's next season may have already appeared in in-game messages, and while the specific name remains unclear, it hints at something ominous.
Respawn adds Black Lives Matter message in Apex Legends launch screen
Respawn Entertainment has added a message in the Apex Legends launch screen to support the Black Lives Matter movement, following the lead of other developers.
Unfinished 2015 build of long-delayed Dead Island 2 leaks online
An unfinished but playable build of the long-delayed Dead Island 2 has been leaked online, showing a glimpse of where its former developer was in June 2015.
Itch.io games bundle raises $1 million in less than 24 hours for racial justice
Itch.io has raised more than $1 million in less than 24 hours from its Bundle for Racial Justice and Equality, offering 742 games for a minimum donation of $5.
Destiny 2 players watched live as Rasputin rained missiles on the Almighty
The first real-time in-game event for Destiny 2 has ended, with players witnessing how Rasputin knocked the Almighty out of the sky with a barrage of missiles.
Valve pushes back summer Steam Game Festival by one week
Valve has postponed the Steam Game Festival: Summer Edition, which will now run from June 16 to June 22, without a definite explanation on the event's delay.
EA Sports promises stronger measures against racism, particularly for NHL games
Electronic Arts' EA Sports will implement measures to strengthen its stand against racism, particularly in NHL games where offensive content has been rampant.
Sony slapped with $2.4 million fine for misleading customers
Sony allegedly misled Australian consumers by telling them they couldn't get refunds on digital games. An agency slapped the company with a $2.4 million fine.
Rockstar to shut down GTA Online, Red Dead Online in support of Black Lives Matter
Rockstar Games said that it stands with Black Lives Matter and will shut down GTA Online and Red Dead Online for two hours on Thursday to support its movement.
Epic Games delays Fortnite season 3 in wake of George Floyd protests
Epic Games has already delayed Fortnite season 3 twice, but the company did it again on Wednesday. It'll now be available on June 17, a week later than planned.
EA will donate $1 million, give employees extra day off to volunteer
EA CEO Andrew Wilson said the $1 million will go to organizations fighting racial injustice. The company will also encourage employees to volunteer on days off.
Sega unveils a micro Game Gear in four colors with 16 games
Sega unveiled a new micro Game Gear that comes in four colors. Each of the devices offer four distinct games, forcing players to buy them all to get 16 titles.
How to share the love for sweet rewards during the Animal Crossing wedding event
Help Reese and Cyrus decorate Harv's island for some anniversary shots and you'll earn the entire wedding set. Here are all the themes and rewards we know of.
Pokemon Sword and Shield The Isle of Armor expansion launches June 17
The new expansion Pokemon Sword and Shield The Isle of Armor will be available on June 17, and The Crown Tundra launches in the fall, the Pokemon Company said.
Activision postpones new seasons of Call of Duty Warfare and Warzone
As social unrest grows in the United States, Activision has announced it's postponing new seasons of its Call of Duty games, including Warzone, indefinitely.
Sony cancels PS5 event as U.S. unrest grows
Sony has decided to cancel its June 4 event, which was supposed to unveil some of the games that will be released alongside the PlayStation 5 later this year.
Atari to begin shipping restyled version of classic game console in June
The Atari VCS will start shipping in June, according to its maker, although most customers will most likely have to wait until later in the summer.
Wraith remains Apex Legends’ most popular character so far in Season 5
Wraith remains the most popular character in Apex Legends Season 5, followed by Pathfinder and Lifeline. Revenant and Crypto are at the bottom of the rankings.
Servers for PlayStation Vita’s Killzone: Mercenary shut down without warning
The servers for Killzone: Mercenary, released in 2013 for the PlayStation Vita, have been shut down, pushing players into uproar as there was no announcement.
Take-Two to continue support for Google Stadia despite tech shortcomings
Take-Two CEO Strauss Zelnick said at a conference that Google Stadia overpromised on its technology, but the publisher will not stop supporting the service.
Sony plans PlayStation 5 unveiling for June 4, games and all
Sony will hold its first major PlayStation 5 event on June 4. The company plans to showcase new games, and said it would be the first of several new updates.
Microsoft’s Xbox Series X won’t take a coronavirus hit
Despite the coronavirus pandemic, Microsoft's Xbox Series X console will be available this holiday season with plenty of supply, says Xbox chief Phil Spencer.
This could be the last time EA gets an NFL exclusive deal
EA's Madden will be the only football sim through 2025, but the shadow of NFL 2K looms large, and the company's days of exclusivity could be coming to an end.
EA renews Madden exclusivity deal with NFL, NFLPA
Electronic Arts announced it has renewed its exclusivity deal with the NFL and the NFLPA, locking in Madden as the only NFL-approved football sim for years.
Xbox Series X to launch with thousands of backward-compatible games
Xbox Series X promises thousands of backward-compatible games, along with peripherals and accessories, at launch. The full lineup has yet to be finalized.
Last of Us Part II may face ban in some Middle East countries. But why?
The Last of Us Part II is hitting store shelves around the world on June 19. But it may not be available in Saudi Arabia or the UAE, according to new reports.
BlizzCon 2020 canceled, online event in the works for next year
Blizzard announced it is canceling BlizzCon 2020 due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic and the public health risks it entails.
Everything new in Xenoblade Chronicles: Definitive Edition on Nintendo Switch
Here is a list of all the new and improved content you can expect to see in Xenoblade Chronicles: Definitive Edition when it launches for the Nintendo Switch.
League of Legends adds branded arena banners to e-sports matches
This June, Riot Games will introduce customized arena banners in League of Legends that will allow brands to advertise during professional e-sportd matches.
MLB stars are using video games to hone their skills during lockdown
Video games are helping MLB stars sharpen their attention skills, keep their competitive edge, and connect them with teammates during coronavirus lockdowns.
Formula E driver caught using a pro gamer in virtual race
Formula E driver Daniel Abt realized he wasn't much good at virtual racing so he asked a pro gamer to help him out in an e-sports contest. But he got caught.
Uncharted 2: Among Thieves trending on Twitter, more than a decade since release
Uncharted 2: Among Thieves is suddenly trending on Twitter, more than a decade since the second adventure of Nathan Drake was released for the PlayStation 3.
John Wick creator wants My Friend Pedro, Bendy and the Ink Machine on TV
Derek Kolstad, a screenwriter and film producer behind the John Wick films, is working on a pitch to bring My Friend Pedro and Bendy and the Ink Machine to TV.
Rumored Pokémon Diamond and Pearl remake titles may have already been leaked
The titles for the rumored Pokémon Diamond and Pearl remakes may have already leaked in an old 4chan post, which correctly predicted Pokémon Sword and Shield.