Golden Joystick Awards 2026 Best Multiplayer Nominees Announced

The nominees for Best Multiplayer Game at the 2026 Golden Joystick Awards have been revealed: Big Walk, Valheim, MARVEL Tōkon: Fighting Souls, Marathon, ARC Raiders, and MECCHA CHAMELEON. Voting...

 

GTA VI Originally Had Four Protagonists, Including Two Corrupt Cops

Rockstar initially planned four main characters for GTA VI, according to new details from a 2023 leak. Alongside Jason and Lucia, the story was set to feature two corrupt cops named Kai and Billy...

 

Steam Revenue Could Hit Record $20 Billion in 2026

Analysts estimate that Steam games generated about $15 billion in gross revenue during the first eight months of 2026, up roughly 15% compared to the same period in 2025. If the current pace...

 

Cardi B and Fuerza Regida Confirmed for GTA VI by Spotify

Spotify has officially confirmed that rapper Cardi B and Mexican band Fuerza Regida will appear in Grand Theft Auto VI. The announcement surfaced on Spotify, though details about their roles —...

 

GTA 6 Featured in New LOVE Magazine Issue

A new issue of LOVE Magazine will include fresh GTA 6 coverage, featuring an interview with Rockstar Games. The piece covers the game's nearly decade-long development, its take on the modern...

 

ARC Raiders Free Weekend and Frozen Trail Update Coming to Steam

ARC Raiders will be free to play on Steam from October 8 to 12. During the free weekend, developers will also release the major Frozen Trail update. Later in October, the team plans to run a PvE...

 

GTA 6 Age Rating Points to Sex and Nudity

A new age rating on the New Zealand PlayStation Store indicates that GTA 6 will include sex and nudity. The listing specifically mentions naked bed scenes, though details on how these will be...

 

EU to Require Age Verification for Online Games

The European Union is introducing age verification for online games, potentially including document checks. The rules may affect even small indie games with chat and voice features. Without...

GTA 6 Marketing Campaign to Start October 15 in Miami Beach

The 'Welcome to Vice City' sign lit up for the first time last night on the roof of the Kaseya Center in Miami. Rockstar Games and city officials have agreed that a large-scale GTA 6 advertising...

 

Minecraft Dungeons II Launches on Steam

Minecraft Dungeons II is now available on Steam. The game has already reached a peak of 30,000 concurrent players, but reviews are mixed, with players citing mandatory account linking and FPS...

 

GTA VI Will Officially Feature Hurricanes and Tropical Storms

GameInformer has confirmed that Grand Theft Auto VI will include tropical storms and hurricanes in the state of Leonida. The updated wind system will simulate sea breezes after sunset, convective...

 

God of War: Laufey Pre-Orders Start Tomorrow, Release February 16

Pre-orders for God of War: Laufey will open tomorrow, with the game releasing on February 16. Players will take on the role of Kratos's wife, Laufey. No pricing or platform details were provided...

 

Witcher 3 Remaster System Requirements Revealed

The expanded system requirements for The Witcher 3 remaster have been revealed. Recommended settings require Windows 11, Intel Core i7-8700K or AMD Ryzen 5 3600X, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER or...

The Witcher 3 Remaster Is Out

The Witcher 3 remaster is now available and installs over the base game, taking around 45 GB. Players can revert to the original version through the game's properties in Steam. To celebrate...

 

Take-Two Stock Plunges $6 Billion After GTA VI Extended Look

Take-Two Interactive shares have dropped sharply following the GTA VI Extended Look presentation, wiping out approximately $6 billion in market capitalization. The showcase included appearances by...

 

Witcher 3 Writer Returns to CD Projekt Red for Witcher 4

CD Projekt Red has brought back a writer from The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt. She previously worked on the Bloody Baron storyline and the Hearts of Stone expansion. According to the announcement, she is...

New FNAF x Fortnite Collaboration Teaser Surfaces

A new teaser for a Five Nights at Freddy's collaboration with Fortnite has appeared. Dataminers claim the crossover will launch during the Halloween event starting October 1. Epic Games has not...

Valve's Cancelled F-Stop Source Code Leaks Online

The source code for F-Stop, Valve's cancelled early version of Portal 2, has been leaked online. F-Stop was a prototype where players used a special camera to photograph objects, capture them into...

 

GTA Online Gives Away Free Elysian Island Nightclub

GTA Online is currently offering a free Elysian Island nightclub through Maze Bank Foreclosures. Additionally, until September 30, players can earn double popularity from nightclub management jobs...

 

Early Steam Was Codenamed Grid and Worked Like BitTorrent

Counter-Strike co-creator Minh Le revealed that an early version of Steam was codenamed Grid and was designed to distribute games using peer-to-peer technology similar to BitTorrent. Instead of...