Image Courtesy of Nacon/Sony Interactive Entertainment The PlayStation Plus Extra and Premium lineup for August 2026 is packed with heaters. Not every month is strong, but some drops are more stacked than usual. There are even two retro games this month, which is quite an anomaly. There’s only so…
If the dice aren't falling your way, then fret not, for we've got the full list of Monopoly Go cheat codes and Dice links for August 2026. And so you're not caught out, we also have how to redeem free Dice Links in Monopoly Go explained. Monopoly Go Dice Links, as the name implies, gives you more…
Final Fantasy 7 Revelation is set to be the biggest entry in the trilogy yet, expanding upon the huge improvements introduced in Rebirth while maintaining the same cinematic storytelling chops as Remake. Of course, there's a lot of pressure on Square Enix to wrap up the extremely complex, ongoing…
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 MapleStory Universe has launched Season 2 of its AI-powered Vibe Camp, shifting the focus from simply making games with AI to making small games people keep playing. Running from 18th August to 15th September, the latest event takes place through MSU Space, MapleStory…
With remakes and remasters being all the rage in recent years, it is nice to see some of our favorite classic titles receive the makeover they deserve. However, when a studio does not have the capacity for a full remake or remaster, it is not uncommon for them to turn to ports, allowing their hit…
The release of a new horror game in September 2026 could be causing trouble for GTA VI’s highly anticipated launch this November. No question, the arrival of Rockstar Games’ GTA VI this year is one of the most highly anticipated launches in recent times. In fact, it might just be the biggest video…
The first Rockstar workers who are embroiled in a legal battle with the company have told fans they shouldn’t boycott GTA 6 to protest on their behalf. With GTA 6 due out in November, and the final hearing of the workers’ proceedings against Rockstar set to begin in Glasgow next month, the…
Your famed moustached, pipe-passing, mushroom-munching, princess-poaching protagonist is making a grand return in 2027, as Nintendo partners with an unexpected giant to rebuild Rainbow Road one block at a time. Mario has enjoyed a rather relaxed time in 2026, trading castle-raiding for a life of…
A Capcom PS2 game has been released on PS5, and it is free for some, specifically those with PS Plus Premium. Of course, there isn’t much better in the world of video games than PS2 nostalgia. And Capcom PS2 nostalgia is some of the best PS2 nostalgia. Capcom has done a great job at nourishing its…
Warren Spector has announced his retirement from game development. He thinks so, anyway. Just about to tick over into his 44th year as a developer, Spector cites a mixture of "age and health" and the fact that the game business is "not as much fun for me anymore" as reasons for stepping back.…
Luke Skywalker proved to be the perfect protagonist in the original Star Wars trilogy, balancing the immature farm boy with the foolhardy hothead before growing into the legendary Jedi we know him to be today. His character arc is beautifully plotted out across the three films; his dynamic with his…
With the anime industry being as popular as it is, it is no wonder that video game studios want to cash in on the action. Over the years, we have had our fair share of games based on some of the most iconic anime, but let us face it, the majority of them leave a lot to be desired. However, it seems…
The Chapter 7 Season 4 Battle Pass features eight video game-inspired skins Fortnite Chapter 7 Season 4 Battle Pass won't feature as many video game characters as you'd expect Epic Games has been extensively teasing Fortnite Override, also known as Chapter 7 Season 4. One of the recent teasers has…
Nya rykten kring PS5 Pro har dykt upp och de tyder på att en release mellan 2023-2024 kan vara planerad för den obekräftade konsolen. (Image credit: Sony) Sony CEO Hiroko Totoki says a release date for the PS6 has yet to be decided The global component shortage and trade wars have impacted Sony's…
Xbox Owners Will Soon Be Able To Get In-Game Rewards By Visiting McDonald's Xbox plans to continue its 25th anniversary celebrations by teaming up with McDonald’s for a rather unique crossover. The fast food chain’s UK restaurants will soon sell food inspired by some of Xbox’s biggest games, and…
Project Hail Mary Returning With New Interactive Experience Paul Farrelly is a Contributing Writer for Screen Rant’s Gaming section and the founder of GeekGasm.org, a site dedicated to celebrating all things gaming, from triple A blockbusters to weird and wonderful indie hits. Based in Louth,…
PlayStation might be embroiled in an enormous debate about the rights of players to access physical media right now, but things are ticking away behind the scenes in the meantime. That's particularly true of PS Plus, which continues to receive updates from Sony as we move through each month. August…
Will this new function be abused? MTG Arena players can now report salty losers Magic: The Gathering Arena is the most popular way to play Magic: The Gathering online. Ever since its beta debut in 2017, the platform has expanded the digital side of the hobby, gathering players from all over the…
Video game developer legend Warren Spector has announced his retirement from video game development. The 70-year-old founding father of the immersive sim genre announced his retirement in a post on LinkedIn, saying he felt he had done what he set out to do over the course of his glittering career.…
How about that drone's eye view, eh On viewing the trailer for Fog'n'Silence, I transformed instantly into a caricature of a Texan oilman. "Hoowee!!" I whooped, hurling down my ten gallon hat and firing my ivory-handled six shooter into the air. "I have got to get me some of that Fog'n'Silence!!"…
GTA 6 Makes Surprise Appearance In New PlayStation Trailer Somehow, we are now just a few months away from the release of Grand Theft Auto VI, and the launch is set to be one of the biggest in video game history. What exactly those first few days are going to look like is anyone's guess, but it's…
PlayStation Plus subscribers will lose access to seven free games this September, including a beloved PS1 classic. Sony’s PlayStation Plus subscription service is packed full of games of all genres from different console generations, especially if you pay for the upper Premium tier. This tier in…
1000x2. After a sneaky ESRB rating appeared online earlier this year, we've been waiting for Fellow Traveller and Sunset Visitor to make 1000xRESIST - Nintendo Switch 2 Edition official. Well, surprise, the studios have now done exactly that, and the release is right around the corner. This…
He's also not ruling out a return if it strikes his fancy Warren Spector, Deus Ex director and general household name of the PC gamingverse, has announced his retirement from game development. Though, he's not completely closed the door on making a comeback down the line, alluding to three games in…