Rockstar Games has released GTA 6’s 90-second launch trailer. At this point, it seems almost certain that GTA 6 will arrive on November 19 without another last-minute delay. We break down the trailer and pick out the most interesting details.

What does the EU Kids Act propose for social media, AI and games? We explain age checks, privacy concerns and the risks for developers and older games.

On October 14, Bloomberg published an extensive report by Jason Schreier on the making of GTA 6. One of the best-known journalists covering the games industry, Schreier visited Rockstar North in Edinburgh in late September and spoke with the company’s leaders. They discussed GTA 6’s development, the uncertainty in the early stages, the reasons for its delays, and changes within Rockstar itself.

Several days before the next official Grand Theft Auto 6 showcase, an anonymous project known as Cyberleek began releasing videos and images from a test build of the game. After the initial wave of releases, Cyberleek went quiet for an extended period before returning with a 24-minute video — the longest and most substantial leak to date. The footage features Jason and Lucia driving around the city, confronting police officers and civilians, stealing vehicles, racing, and engaging with various gameplay systems. The project also published what appears to be a map of the open world.

Looking for the best fighting games in 2026? This list covers 35 fighters on PC, PS5, Xbox and Switch, from tournament giants like Street Fighter 6 and Tekken 8 to couch brawlers you can play with a friend on one screen.

Key takeaways from IGN’s full GTA 6 interview: more open missions, optional romance, the Criminal Profile system, and new rules for police chases and car theft.

The best roguelike and roguelite games of 2026 cover everything from pixel-perfect action to card battles, bullet-heaven chaos and tactical puzzles, all built around runs that end in death and start again a little differently. Below are 41 roguelikes for PC, PS5, Xbox and Nintendo Switch, from the cult classics that shaped the genre to the biggest hits of 2025 and 2026. If you only have time for ten, start with Hades 2, Slay the Spire 2, Balatro, Hades, Dead Cells, The Binding of Isaac: Rebirth, Vampire Survivors, Risk of Rain 2, Blue Prince and Into the Breach.

Explore the best games set in Chernobyl and Pripyat, including S.T.A.L.K.E.R., Chernobylite, survival horror games, realistic simulators, and VR tours.

Highlights from LOVE Magazine’s GTA 6 interview: building Leonida, NPC dialogue, social satire, and Jason and Lucia’s Bonnie and Clyde-style story.

Flashy combat, relentless hand-holding, and a Logan who’s lost his edge: why Marvel’s Wolverine disappoints despite its big-budget spectacle.

Despite the franchise’s cult status, not every project released under the Silent Hill brand is worth your attention. Some are of such low quality that you’d be better off avoiding them altogether. This is especially important to keep in mind if you’re just getting acquainted with the series. For example, maybe you played the new Silent Hill f and are now wondering what to try next. The answer lies in this article: we’ve ranked the key entries from the weakest to the strongest.

Familiar characters and a story that stays true to the games, or a fresh take that captures the spirit of survival horror? Zach Cregger's Resident Evil highlights two competing visions of what a video game adaptation should be.

A kid-friendly GTA-style sandbox with creative jobs and chaotic co-op. We explore its strengths and technical drawbacks on Nintendo Switch 2.

We break down how The Duskbloods works, what sets FromSoftware’s new PvPvE action game apart from the Souls series, and why no two matches play out the same way.

On August 13, gaming outlets and content creators shared their first impressions of Marvel's Wolverine. This gave us a much better idea of what to expect from the game, along with plenty of new gameplay footage. With the release already scheduled for September, a wave of previews like this was hardly surprising — it is a standard part of the marketing cycle for Sony exclusives. What was unusual, however, was the overwhelmingly negative response from gamers. You might assume that an Insomniac Games blockbuster starring a superhero as beloved as Wolverine would be guaranteed to succeed, yet the online backlash has become so intense that making any predictions is now difficult. Let's examine what exactly players dislike about the game and whether all this hostility is justified.

The best horror games on PC and consoles are genre masterpieces that combine fear, quality, replayability, and an unforgettable atmosphere.

At first glance, the current sharp rise in console and PC component prices makes this an especially bad time to buy new hardware. It seems logical to wait for the situation to return to normal rather than overpay. That is exactly what many analysts recommended last year, when tariff wars and rising memory prices made gaming a considerably less affordable hobby: consumers were advised to delay buying new gaming hardware for a year or even two in the hope that prices would return to familiar levels. Today, that optimism looks naive. Everything suggests that if you are considering a new PC or console, it is better to buy one right now. Yes, the deal is nowhere near as good as it was a couple of years ago, but the crisis will seemingly only deepen from here.

Over the past six years, Cyberpunk 2077 has gone from an exceptionally troubled release to a modern classic. We examine whether CD Projekt RED's RPG has earned its current reputation and why 2026 may be the best time for a first or return trip to Night City.

One of July’s biggest stories was yet another Xbox restructuring, which led to sweeping layoffs across Microsoft’s gaming studios: around 3,200 people have already lost their jobs or are expected to do so. There is obviously nothing positive about that. However, as part of the restructuring, Xbox’s new leadership under Asha Sharma reassessed its priorities and decided to invest more actively in its biggest franchises, including Fallout. For fans of the series, this is welcome news after a prolonged period of stagnation. Four games set in the famous post-apocalyptic universe are now in development at once. Let us take a closer look at these projects, who is working on them, and whether there is already reason to believe in a brighter future for Fallout.

The best Nintendo Switch 2 games in 2026 range from exclusives like Mario Kart World and Donkey Kong Bananza to upgraded Switch 2 Editions — here are 43 must-plays for the console. For convenience, we have divided them into categories based on the type of release and their availability on other platforms.

In early July, Sony "delighted" gamers with the news that it would stop releasing games on physical media in 2028. Moreover, disc production will cease altogether, meaning the process cannot even be outsourced to another company. The announcement triggered one of the biggest PR nightmares in the history of the PlayStation brand: thousands of angry posts and comments flooded social media, and the backlash has shown no sign of dying down even after almost three weeks. It is easy to understand Sony's community: yes, many suspected that digital distribution would eventually replace physical media altogether, but few could have imagined it happening so soon. Especially since, at this point, an all-digital future looks profoundly bleak. Let us examine exactly what is so troubling about this situation, what PlayStation should have done instead, and whether there is still any chance of the decision being reversed.

New Zealand actor Sam Neill, star of Jurassic Park, has died at the age of 78. He passed away in Sydney on July 13, surrounded by his family. His loved ones described the loss as “sudden and unexpected” but did not disclose the cause of death. Neill was diagnosed with stage 3 blood cancer in 2022, but in April 2026, following four difficult years of treatment, he announced that he was in remission. Over the course of his career, Sam Neill appeared in more than 150 films and TV series. He brought numerous memorable characters to life, whether it was a kind-hearted but courageous paleontologist, a ruthless police officer, a sorcerer from ancient legend, or an engineer who gradually loses his mind aboard a cursed spaceship. In this article, we look back at some of the actor’s best-known roles.

If your brain checks out after five minutes of fishing in Stardew Valley, walking, crafting menus, or dialogue boxes, these are games built around faster hooks: short runs, constant rewards, quick restarts, sharp feedback loops, strange ideas, and systems that keep changing before boredom has time to settle in.

The best ray tracing games show what an RT graphics card can really do — here are 22 of the most beautiful, from path-traced Cyberpunk 2077 and Alan Wake 2 to Doom: The Dark Ages. When the technology first showed up in 2018, plenty of people wrote it off as a marketing gimmick — dozens of games on this list prove they were wrong.

The best cyberpunk games to play right now — from Cyberpunk 2077 and Deus Ex to Ghostrunner, Stray, and more. Updated list for PC, PS5, and Xbox.

Playing on PlayStation consoles does not mean you constantly have to buy new releases at full price. PS4 and PS5 offer plenty of free games, ranging from major online shooters and RPGs to sports titles and cooperative adventures. Some have been receiving updates for years and now offer as much content as many paid releases. This article brings together the 17 best free games for PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5 that remain relevant in 2026. Yes, they may offer paid cosmetic items, battle passes, and other optional purchases, but you can start playing without spending any money.

Rockstar opens GTA 6 pre-orders on June 25. We break down the price ($79.99 and $99.99), every edition, the Vintage Vice City Pack bonus, and which one to buy.

Mobile games are a cure for boredom, especially when you do not have a PC or console at hand. They are also a solid way to have fun with a friend: many Android and iOS games support co-op or competitive modes. In this article, we will cover the best modern games for smartphones and tablets that you can play with a partner.

Video games can feel difficult to approach if you did not grow up with them. Not because they are impossible to understand, but because many of them assume habits regular players take for granted: how to use a controller, move a camera, read a menu, follow a quest, or recover from a mistake. This list is for adults who want a clear and respectful starting point. It may be useful if your partner plays and you want to try something with them, if you bought a console for your child and want to understand the medium better, or if you have simply decided to give games a proper chance.

The very first game to open Summer Game Fest was Resident Evil Veronica — a reimagining of Resident Evil Code: Veronica. Franchise fans undoubtedly welcomed the announcement with enthusiasm: more than 1 million people have already added the game to their wishlists. Still, the overall excitement around the project seems a little less intense than it was during the reveals of Resident Evil Requiem or the Resident Evil 4 remake. Part of the reason is simple: Resident Evil Veronica had been leaked online long before the official announcement. But there is another factor as well — the mixed reputation of the original Resident Evil Code: Veronica, which remains something of a black sheep in the series for many players. Because of that, not everyone fully understands what to expect from its new version. This article will focus precisely on the unusual nature of Code: Veronica and the potential of a remake that could very well turn into a true masterpiece if Capcom plays its cards right.

Metroidvanias are one of those genres where world exploration matters just as much as combat. The best games in the spirit of Metroid and Castlevania gradually reveal the map, hide new abilities behind locked passages, and constantly push you to return to familiar locations to find secrets, bosses, and optional challenges. In this list, we have collected the best metroidvanias on PC, consoles, and handheld platforms — from acknowledged classics to modern indie hits.

Female protagonists have led some of the most memorable games ever made, from large-scale action adventures and horror titles to intimate stories about grief, love, identity, and everyday life. The best games with female protagonists are not defined by one kind of heroine: they can star warriors, witches, detectives, explorers, students, writers, farmers, or women simply trying to find their place in a difficult world. This list brings together the best female-led games to play in 2026, including established classics and notable recent releases. Whether you are looking for intense combat, deep role-playing, emotional storytelling, mystery, or a quieter life-sim experience, these games offer compelling heroines and worlds worth spending time in.

We’ve compiled the best zombie games on PC and consoles: from hardcore survival in open worlds to chilling horror experiences. Find out how to survive an apocalypse where hordes of the undead roam the streets and resources are so scarce that every bullet counts. This article includes both major story-driven blockbusters and more niche experimental projects focused on zombie themes. The undead vary across these titles: some are slow and mindless, others are fast, and some can even use weapons. But the key point is that fighting all of them is equally engaging.

To be honest, I was somewhat surprised to learn that Heroes of Might and Magic: Olden Era would launch in Early Access rather than straight into version 1.0. The reason was that last year the game received a content-rich demo that already felt like Early Access at the time. It also immediately came across as a quality product that only needed some minor polishing. Nevertheless, the developers decided not to rush the final release and chose the path of full-fledged Early Access instead, which speaks to their commitment to the project. The same can be seen in how seriously they treat community feedback: many weak points of the demo have been improved. That means the rough edges of Early Access will almost certainly be smoothed out in a similar way over the coming months.

There was a time when I played so many survival games that I almost lost interest in the genre altogether. Still, the original Subnautica impressed me so much that I would call it not just the most interesting game of its kind, but also one of the most memorable and important games overall. That is exactly why I, along with hundreds of thousands of other fans, had been waiting so impatiently for a full-fledged sequel. The moment has finally arrived: Subnautica 2 is now available in early access on PC and Xbox Series X/S. Time will tell whether it can surpass the original, but I am ready to share my first impressions right now — after spending time with the preview version.