Games

The Duskbloods Closed Network Test sign-ups are live now so here’s how to apply

FromSoftware’s next original game, the Nintendo Switch 2-exclusive The Duskbloods, is preparing to launch a Closed Network Test in just a month’s time with sessions running from August 21 to August 23, 2026. In the lead-up to the test, FromSoft and Nintendo have opened up applications for eager players to participate, asking them to fill

The July 2026 PlayStation Plus line-up adds two PS2 bangers to the Classics library

PlayStation has revealed the list of new additions coming to the PlayStation Plus Extra and Premium/Deluxe game catalogue in July 2026. It’s a decent enough month with a bit of something for most tastes, and some definite bangers in the mix. Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora is an underrated Ubisoft open world joint that really grows on you over time, meanwhile

Move over, Louvre burglars, GTA Online just dropped its most lucrative Heist yet

Good news for those still playing GTA Online (or anyone who’s picked it back up in anticipation of Grand Theft Auto VI!), the game’s latest big update, The Kortz Center Heist, is available now. In addition, and celebration, starting now and until July 20 all players will be able to download GTA Online via the PS5

D23 2026 will feature a ‘Deep Dive into Kingdom Hearts’ on August 15

Disney has announced its lineup of programming for this year’s D23 fan event – a biennial expo in Anaheim, California that showcases everything Disney – and it includes a few potentially exciting things for fans of Disney video games. It also includes at least one event dedicated to a beloved Disney-adjacent video game, Kingdom Hearts.

Octopath Traveler and Octopath Traveler II are coming to Switch 2 on October 1

Square Enix has announced that it’s releasing native Switch 2 versions of its critically-acclaimed HD-2D RPG, Octopath Traveler, along with its sequel, Octopath Traveler II, on the very appropriate date of October 1, 2026. Unless you’re in Japan, where they’re already available now. These versions will apparently come with “improved” resolution and framerate, and will