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Crimson Desert has officially GONE GOLD
Crimson Desert has cruised past “in development” into “done enough to ship,” with a March 19, 2026 launch locked in for PS5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC. The game promises a huge world, slick combat, a gritty narrative, and enough quests to make your other games jealous.
Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Breaks Records, Overtakes Elden Ring as Most-Awarded Game Ever
Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 has now become the most-awarded video game in history, surpassing Elden Ring with 436 Game of the Year wins. Here’s how this French RPG reshaped the awards landscape and what it means for the industry moving forward.
Nintendo Brings Dixie Kong to Donkey Kong Country Returns HD in Free Update
Ubisoft Shocks Fans, Cancels Six Projects Including Prince of Persia Remake
Ubisoft has cancelled six games, including the highly anticipated Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time remake, and delayed seven others as part of a major company reset. Here’s what happened and what fans need to know.
Steam Is Giving Away 2 Free Games Until January 22 — Don’t Miss This
Steam is giving away two free PC games — but only for a limited time. Players have until January 22 to claim Crown Champion: Legends of the Arena and Battle Simulator: Counter Stickman at no cost and keep them forever. If you like free games (and who doesn’t?), this is one deal you don’t want to miss.
Japan Hits 1.02 Petabits Per Second — And It Could Change Gaming Forever
Japan has achieved a record-breaking internet speed of 1.02 petabits per second, and while it’s not consumer-ready yet, the breakthrough could redefine cloud gaming, downloads, and online worlds in the future.
PlayStation 5 Hyperpop DualSense Controller Coming March 12, 2026
Sony’s Hyperpop DualSense controllers for PS5 launch March 12, 2026. With three bold neon gradient colorways and full DualSense functionality, these limited-edition controllers offer style and performance for modern gaming setups. Pre-orders began January 16.
Xbox Game Pass Just Added Two New Games — Here’s What Dropped and Why It Matters
Xbox Game Pass just added two new games today: MIO: Memories In Orbit and Resident Evil Village. Here’s what each game offers, who they’re best for, and which one you should play first.
Fable Coming to PlayStation on Release Day? Here’s What’s Actually Going On
Rumors are swirling that Fable could launch on PlayStation the same day as Xbox, but there’s currently no official confirmation from Microsoft or Playground Games. Here’s what’s real, what’s speculation, and what it could mean for the future of Xbox exclusives.
Rockstar Grants Terminally Ill Fan Early Access to GTA 6 — A Heartfelt Gesture in Gaming
Rockstar Games may have quietly granted a terminally ill fan early access to Grand Theft Auto VI after a family appeal asked for a chance to play the game before the fan passes. The story — started by a heartfelt post from a Ubisoft developer — highlights an emotional and compassionate moment in gaming, even amidst the anticipation for GTA 6’s official November 2026 release.
Rockstar North: Fire Put Out, Studio Reopens — Here’s What We Actually Know
Rockstar North Fire Update: Studio Safe, Operations Continue
Rockstar North has confirmed that the fire incident at its Edinburgh headquarters has been fully resolved. Emergency services responded promptly, no injuries were reported, and the building has been secured.
Preliminary reports indicate the fire was caused by a boiler-related malfunction. Rockstar has stated that studio operations are continuing as normal, with no confirmed impact to development on Grand Theft Auto VI or other upcoming projects.
Rockstar North Literally Exploded Today (And Yes, We’re Still Processing It)
Rockstar North — yes, that Rockstar — was hit by an early-morning explosion and fire today at their Edinburgh headquarters.
Emergency crews responded fast.
No injuries reported.
Cause is believed to be a boiler malfunction.
But here’s the part that matters:
👉 This is the main development studio for GTA 6.