Donkey Kong 64 gets native PC build without generative AI
An unofficial team rebuilt Donkey Kong 64 to run natively on PC with higher resolutions, faster frame rates and mouse support.
12 TB Steam leak exposes internal game builds from 2003–2013
About 12 TB of Steam data — including Valve and third-party internal game builds from 2003–2013 — were exposed due to alleged Valve infrastructure vulnerabilities.
Microsoft frames next Xbox “Helix” as a family of devices
Xbox CEO Asha Sharma says Project Helix targets a next-generation “family of devices,” with PC game support and a possible 2027 timeline.
Gamescom 2026 fills entire Cologne venue with 1,700+ exhibitors
Gamescom 2026 opened in Cologne with over 1,700 exhibitors from 67 regions, full use of 233,000 m² and an expected 350,000+ visitors.
PS5 players expand boycott over end of physical games
A PS5 community-led boycott of PlayStation Network, originally set for a week in August, is being urged to continue indefinitely until Sony revises its physical-media strategy.
Gamescom 2026 opens Tuesday: schedule, streams and highlights
Gamescom 2026 starts Tuesday, Aug. 25 in Cologne with Opening Night Live at 3 PM BRT; fair runs through Aug. 30 with nearly 948 exhibitors.
Sony reminds users digital PlayStation games are licensed
Sony notified PSN users that games bought on PlayStation Store are licensed, not sold, amid backlash over ending physical releases in 2028.
Supposed GTA 6 Videos and Map Leak Sparks Rockstar Takedowns
Short gameplay clips and a map linked to GTA 6 circulated online; Rockstar issued DMCA takedowns while the leak source demanded changes from publishers.
Sony says PS6 release date not decided yet
Sony CEO Hiroki Totoki says the company has not set a release date for PlayStation 6 amid component shortages and rising memory costs.
Phantom Blade Zero gets nearly 20-minute gameplay in State of Play
A dedicated State of Play on Aug. 17 will stream almost 20 minutes of Phantom Blade Zero gameplay ahead of its Oct. 29, 2026 PS5 release.