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Thimbleweed Park 2 Announced for 2028 Release

Good news for fans of retro-style point-and-click adventures: Thimbleweed Park 2 has been officially announced and is slated for a 2028 release. The original Thimbleweed Park arrived in 2017 as a loving throwback to the classic LucasArts adventures of the late 1980s and early 1990s, helmed by Maniac Mansion co-creators Gary Winnick and Ron Gilbert. The sequel looks to continue that tradition, bringing back the charm and pixel art aesthetic that made the first game a cult favorite.

Jul 31, 2026

WarlockDungeons and DragonsMaggie Robertson

Warlock RPG Casts Maggie Robertson as Evil Archmage Tasha

Maggie Robertson, the acclaimed voice actress behind Lady Dimitrescu in Resident Evil Village and Orin the Red in Baldur's Gate 3, has officially joined the cast of the upcoming open-world D&D game Warlock. Robertson will be voicing Tasha, a legendary and villainous archmage drawn straight from Dungeons and Dragons lore. The announcement has generated significant excitement among fans who know Robertson's track record of bringing larger-than-life antagonists to vivid, menacing life.

Jul 31, 2026

Assassin's CreedUbisoftChristopher Nolan

Assassin's Creed Odyssey Player Surge Driven by Christopher Nolan Film

Christopher Nolan's blockbuster film "The Odyssey," released on July 17, 2026, has had an unexpected and significant side effect: a major resurgence in players picking up Ubisoft's Assassin's Creed Odyssey. Analyst data shows that daily active users of the 2018 open-world RPG climbed sharply across all platforms in the weeks following the film's debut, with players apparently drawn to ancient Greek settings and themes by Nolan's cinematic take on Homer's epic. The boost is a striking example of how a major cultural release in one medium can breathe new life into a video game, even years after its original launch.

Jul 31, 2026

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Zelda: Ocarina of Time Switch 2 Remake Gets ESRB Rating, Fans Curious About Changes

The ESRB rating for the upcoming Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time remake on Switch 2 has surfaced online, and it matches the same rating given to the 3DS remake back in 2011. The rating confirms the presence of blood and violence in the remake, reassuring fans who were paying close attention to any potential content changes heading into the new release.

Jul 31, 2026

Elder Scrolls OnlineMMOBethesda

Elder Scrolls Online Enters New Chapter with Bethesda Collaboration

After 12 years of operation and a wave of significant layoffs, The Elder Scrolls Online is reasserting its place in the MMO landscape. ZeniMax Online Studios (ZOS) new leadership has gone on the record to confirm that the game is "here to stay," even as the studio navigates the aftermath of Xbox's recent round of cuts. The new lead at ZOS says the studio is now "entering a new chapter of collaboration across Bethesda," bringing in extra support from Bethesda proper to help keep the long-running MMO on track.

Jul 31, 2026

Helldivers 2Warhammer 40KWarbond

Helldivers 2's Warhammer 40K Warbond Gets Release Date and Full Reveal

After months of teasers, Arrowhead Game Studios has fully revealed the Helldivers 2 x Warhammer 40,000 crossover Warbond, officially titled "Castellan's Creed." The Legendary Warbond is set to arrive on August 12, 2026, and brings a grimdark arsenal to Super Earth's finest, including the Meltagun, the Bolt Pistol, and Meltamines, along with new armor sets drawn from the iconic Warhammer 40K universe. The full reveal confirms what fans had long hoped: a substantial, lore-faithful crossover that translates the grim darkness of the far future into Helldivers 2's cooperative chaos.

Jul 31, 2026

Gears of WarMultiplayerXbox

Gears of War: E-Day Multiplayer and Horde Siege Mode Revealed

The Coalition has pulled back the curtain on Gears of War: E-Day's multiplayer suite, giving select press roughly 10 hours with a network test build and formally unveiling Horde Siege, a reworked take on the beloved cooperative mode that supports up to 12 players simultaneously. Horde Siege appears to build on the franchise's classic wave-defense formula with smarter design decisions and a larger player count, though early hands-on impressions suggest the mode still raises questions about its long-term depth. Competitive multiplayer, meanwhile, is drawing comparisons to the Xbox 360 era of the series, with outlets like IGN and CGMagazine noting that The Coalition has made several smart gameplay changes that help the experience feel like a genuine return to form.

Jul 31, 2026

PokemonLost MediaGame Preservation

Lost Pokémon Game PokéPark Fishing Resurfaces on eBay After 20+ Years

A remarkable piece of gaming history may have finally been recovered. PokéPark Fishing, a rare download-only Pokémon game released in Japan in 2005, has resurfaced on eBay in the form of a developer cartridge, currently listed for $9,000. The game had been considered lost media for over two decades, making its sudden reappearance a major event for both Pokémon fans and the broader game preservation community.

Jul 31, 2026

Diablo 4Blizzard EntertainmentAction RPG

Diablo 4 Season 15 Overhauling Mythics, Adding Legacy Uniques, and Rebirths

Blizzard is rolling out a wave of significant changes to Diablo 4 with Season 15, and the biggest headline may be a complete overhaul of how Mythic Unique items work. After listening to player feedback, the studio has stripped out the random factors that made Mythics feel frustratingly unpredictable, signaling yet another course correction for one of the game's most high-profile systems. The developer summed up the philosophy shift plainly: "The random factors are gone."

Jul 31, 2026

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Super Mario Sunshine Heads to Switch Online's GameCube Library

Nintendo has confirmed that Super Mario Sunshine is coming to the Nintendo Switch Online GameCube library, giving subscribers a chance to revisit the beloved and often underrated 3D platformer. The announcement is part of a broader update to Switch Online that is set to arrive next month, bringing a wave of fresh content to the service.

Jul 31, 2026

Dungeons & DragonsGen ConWorld of Warcraft

D&D Gen Con 2026: WoW Crossover, Dark Sun Returns, and Icons Legendary Creators

Dungeons & Dragons made a massive splash at Gen Con 2026, unveiling a slate of announcements that span beloved classic settings, iconic creative talent, and a landmark crossover with one of gaming's biggest franchises. The headlining reveal is D&D's first "Universes Beyond" crossover, borrowing the concept from Magic: The Gathering to bring the world of World of Warcraft into tabletop RPG form. The book, due to launch in November, promises players the chance to explore Azeroth in ways the MMO never allowed, with new subclasses, dungeons, and a design philosophy focused on evoking the feeling of the beloved online world rather than simply replicating its mechanics.

Jul 31, 2026