The free-to-play GTA / Spider-Man / Prototype hybrid ‘Ananta’ has gotten an official release date – set to launch on the 15th of January 2027.

Following multiple successes, thatgamecompany are set to expand greatly, announcing their new publishing arm thatgamepublisher.

Following on from Slim Shady; Bruce Lee and Mila Jovovich, HITMAN: World of Assassination is set to receive another Elusive Target: Snoop Dogg.

Marking a major milestone for the game, Pearl Abyss have announced and released Crimson Desert Enhanced – a 2.0 update free for all owners of the game.

Hideki Kamiya’s new studio ‘Clovers’ has now hired a range of PlatinumGames alumni, including long-time composers and audio collaborators.

Following a slight controversy back during Summer Game Fest, Microsoft has now stopped listing its competitors' platforms on trailers.

Following their pivot back to true exclusivity, Sony has now released a new ‘Only on PS5’ ad, doubling down on the revived sentiment.

Half a decade on from their last release in the form of Cyberpunk 2077, CD Projekt Red appear to be getting ready to drop multiple titles back-to-back over the next few years. Alongside the arrival of Songs of the Past some time in 2027, CDPR have now confirmed that The Witcher 4 will follow it up in 2028.

Ahead of its launch next month on the 15th of September, Insomniac Games’ Marvel’s Wolverine has now officially gone Gold.

Following a limited regional test, SEGA has announced that the Rovio-developed Sonic Blitz is officially shutting down this week.

Following Compulsion Games, Double Fine Productions have confirmed that they are once again officially independent from Microsoft.

Following in the footsteps of FFXIV, Final Fantasy XI is set to receive an unlimited free trial beginning next month - albeit with limitations.

With a new game currently in development, SEGA / Paramount have now announced that an animated Golden Axe TV show is premiering next month.

Following the release of Life is Strange: Reunion, Deck Nine may be in danger as two of its biggest names have announced that they have opened a new studio.

Compulsion Games is officially independent once again, with its back-catalogue of titles such as South of Midnight now being self-published.

Since the launch of their PlayStation 4 swan-song back in 2020, Naughty Dog have yet to release a new original game, with their only output coming in the form of a Last of Us 1 Remake and a TLOU Part II Remaster. While it is known that the team are currently hard at work on new IP Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet, insiders have now explained why it’s taking so long.

Immersive sim icon and ex-Arkane head Harvey Smith has announced the opening of a brand new studio: Black Pony Immersive.

Fallout 76 is finally getting its full current-gen update next month, bringing with it VRR support, improved visuals and more.

Coming back with another update, Gran Turismo 7 is set to receive 4 new vehicles; 3 additional events and more later today.

A total of 10 games are set to leave PlayStation Plus Extra / Premium next month, including a suite of Disney Toy Story classics.

With 6 weeks to go until its official release, pre-orders for S-GAME’s Phantom Blade Zero have reportedly “far exceeded expectations.”

Alongside the announcement that the game had gone GOLD, Remedy revealed that the physical edition of Control Resonant will be delayed slightly into October.

Another classic has now been preserved, with 2003’s Prince of Persia The Sands of Time officially joining GOG’s game preservation program.

According to analysts, GTA VI has reportedly already made almost half a Billion Dollars from pre-orders alone - 77% of which was on PlayStation.

Following leaks earlier this Summer, it appears as though LEGO Skylines will be officially announced during this year’s Gamescom.

Castlevania: Grimoire of Souls is set to be officially delisted from Apple Arcade later this week, with the exclusive being entirely unplayable by September.

Following its last limited-time PvE mode, Marathon has announced ‘Ordnance Heist’ – a PvPvE experience “built around a multi-run chase across different Zones.”

Initially expected to be launching next year, Sony has revealed that it currently does not have a fixed release date for the PlayStation 6.

Despite some misses, Disney / Marvel's gaming efforts appear to be paying off – with 9 different games having earned over $1 Billion so far.

While the US has mostly adopted digital media, other regions showcase a more even split between physical and digital - such as is the case with Resident Evil.