# xbox news (news sources) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 2 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover xbox news. Page: Feed: --- ## [Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy Review – A Satisfying Side Story](https://press-start.com.au/reviews/ps5-reviews/2026/08/27/resonance-a-plague-tale-legacy-review-a-satisfying-side-story/) _2026-08-26 · James Berich · Press Start_ Prequels are tough. In Resident Evil 0, protagonist Rebecca Chambers sees all kinds of things before making her way to the Spencer Mansion to live out the events of the first Resident Evil. During this, Rebecca, in all her experience, makes no mention of it to her imperilled teammates. This is one of the problems prequels pose, and Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy echoes it with Sophia, too.… ## [The Xbox Series X25 Price/Release Date Have Been Confirmed And Pre-Orders Are Live](https://press-start.com.au/news/2026/08/27/the-xbox-series-x25-price-release-date-have-been-confirmed-and-pre-orders-are-live/) _2026-08-26 · Brodie Gibbons · Press Start_ UPDATE: Microsoft has confirmed that the Xbox Series X25 will cost $899 USD (Australian price is still pending but we’d expect it to be around ~$1300 AUD at least) and release on November 13th and will come with a full copy of halo Campaign Evolved with every console being numbered. Pre-orders will begin today for some Xbox fans who will be emailed before opening for everyone tomorrow. For those… ## [Elden Ring Tarnished Edition Nintendo Switch 2 Review – Perfect For Handheld](https://press-start.com.au/reviews/nintendo-switch-2-reviews/2026/08/27/elden-ring-tarnished-edition-nintendo-switch-2-review-perfect-for-handheld/) _2026-08-26 · Shannon Grixti · Press Start_ I dabbled in Elden Ring when it came out, but it was never going to be one that I had the patient to finish, but I’ve been excited to return to it on the Switch 2, since it was announced alongside the console early last year. I’m happy to report, that even though it was shaky in some earlier previews, the game runs fantastically on Nintendo Switch 2. fidelity wise it looks fantastic, and it seems… ## [\[GC 2026\] Ontos: A Look at Crombie’s Experiment \[VIDEO\]](https://thegeek.games/2026/08/26/ontos-crombie-experiment/) _2026-08-26 · V · theGeek.games_ Frictional Games and Kepler Interactive released a gameplay video showcasing their sci-fi thriller mystery. The game is set on the repurposed moon hotel Samsara. Players will uncover cryptic experiments, face unsettling encounters, and piece together a mind-bending narrative. The deeper you go, the more the truth unravels, confronting you with the ultimate question: What is reality? From the… ## [\[GC 2026\] Zoopunk: Three Little Animals Kick and Punch—and Then Some \[VIDEO\]](https://thegeek.games/2026/08/26/zoopunk-gamescom-2026/) _2026-08-26 · V · theGeek.games_ TiGames made an appearance at this year’s Gamescom with its 3D action-adventure game set in the Animal Punk universe. Taking place decades before the events of F.I.S.T.: Forged in Shadow Torch, Zoopunk expands the beloved Animal Punk universe by chronicling the turbulent origins of Torch City, a metropolis of animals on the brink of revolution. This new video highlights key moves for the three… ## [Star Wars Zero Company Review – Peak Star Wars](https://press-start.com.au/reviews/pc-reviews/2026/08/26/star-wars-zero-company-review-peak-star-wars/) _2026-08-26 · Harry Kalogirou · Press Start_ I’ve been out of the Star Wars game for some time now. Between middling movies and countless TV shows that recycle the same old tropes and character tendencies (barring Andor), I haven’t felt overly compelled to explore the galaxy in any medium outside of games. While I’ve enjoyed my time with the two Jedi titles and Star Wars Outlaws, none of them spurred me on to revisit old classics like The… ## [\[GC 2026\] Billy Boyd Joins the Cast of There Are No Ghosts at the Grand \[VIDEO\]](https://thegeek.games/2026/08/26/there-are-no-ghosts-billy-boyd/) _2026-08-26 · V · theGeek.games_ The game will first be released on Early Access and will feature Billy Boyd, known for his role in The Lord of the Rings, as MacBrushy. After unexpectedly inheriting a dilapidated English hotel, Chris David has exactly 30 days and nights to restore the crumbling edifice before it—or something else—claims him. Nothing in the hotel is as it seems—lurking beneath the veneer of paper and paint that… ## [\[GC 2026\] The Creature-Collecting Roco Kingdom Is Coming to Us from China \[VIDEO\]](https://thegeek.games/2026/08/26/roco-kingdom-global-version/) _2026-08-26 · V · theGeek.games_ Morefun Studio’s open-world creature-collecting game, Roco Kingdom, has only been available in China until now, but that’s about to change. Roco Kingdom is the next evolution in open-world creature-collecting games. Dive into a seamless, cross-platform adventure with your Jinies, where each Jini is unique! Forge pacts with your Jinies, attend Magic Academy classes, build your dream home, and… ## [\[GC 2026\] Tarae: The Unbound: A New Far Eastern Flavor from Krafton \[VIDEO\]](https://thegeek.games/2026/08/26/tarae-the-unbound-krafton/) _2026-08-26 · V · theGeek.games_ Boundary and Krafton are developing a top-down action RPG with a dark, Far Eastern fantasy theme. Sever Fate. Tarae: The Unbound is a top-down action RPG set in a dark, Eastern fantasy world. Mercilessly carve your way through swarms of enemies, master the patterns of powerful foes, and overcome every challenge in your path. Use a wide arsenal of skills and chained attacks to tear through the… ## [\[GC 2026\] Like or Die: A Showdown Between Streamers from NCSoft \[VIDEO\]](https://thegeek.games/2026/08/26/like-or-die-ncsoft/) _2026-08-26 · V · theGeek.games_ NCSoft built a game around the Twitch/Kick culture—a team-based, survival-focused, first-person shooter called Like or Die. In Like or Die, streamers clash in a fierce battle for survival. The cosmic platform "Quaya Stream" broadcasts your every moment live. Reshape the battlefield with blocks and create new twists. In a world where wins and deaths are content, the survival stream is about to… ## [Watch Chovy Code Live (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/OoZJ63rAsmKs) _2026-08-26 · **Sponsored**_ Join live coding streams with real-time collaborative screen sharing, open source and free. ## [Rockstar Has Finally Commented On The Grand Theft Auto 6 Gameplay Leaks](https://press-start.com.au/news/playstation/2026/08/26/rockstar-grand-theft-auto-6-leak-comment/) _2026-08-26 · Shannon Grixti · Press Start_ Grand Theft Auto 6 gameplay footage has been consistently leaking over the last week, with the most recently gameplay clip coming earlier today, and Rockstar has finally commented on it just over 24 hours before its big gameplay reveal on Netflix. In a statement, Rockstar said that it was heartbroken for its team with the game leaking this week, after it taking such a long time to be shown, but… ## [\[GC 2026\] Final Fantasy VII Revelation: The Planet’s Crisis \[VIDEO\]](https://thegeek.games/2026/08/26/final-fantasy-vii-revelation-planet-crisis-2/) _2026-08-26 · V · theGeek.games_ Many games were unveiled during Gamescom Opening Night Live, and we will be covering them today and tomorrow. First up is the second official trailer for the final installment of the Final Fantasy VII Remake project. The trailer features enormous guardians called Weapons who emerge to defend a world in crisis. Making no distinction between friend and foe, the Weapons wreak catastrophic destruction… ## [Confirmed: Andrew Garfield’s The Uprising Is Really a Robin Hood Prequel](https://thegeek.games/2026/08/26/the-uprising-andrew-garfield-robin-hood-prequel/) _2026-08-26 · theGeek · theGeek.games_ MOVIE NEWS – The new campaign for The Uprising confirms that Andrew Garfield and Paul Greengrass’s historical epic explores the origins of the Robin Hood legend. Earlier material for the film did not directly emphasize the folk hero’s name, but the new promotional campaign now uses the tagline “The Rise of Robin Hood.” That effectively confirms that The Uprising is not only a large-scale… ## [Andrew Garfield’s New Movie Could Be Game of Thrones Meets Jason Bourne](https://thegeek.games/2026/08/26/andrew-garfield-the-uprising-historical-action-thriller/) _2026-08-26 · theGeek · theGeek.games_ MOVIE NEWS – Andrew Garfield and Paul Greengrass are combining medieval rebellion with the force of a modern thriller in The Uprising. Two-time Oscar nominee Andrew Garfield plays a courageous commoner known as the Ploughman, who rises against the rule of King Richard II. Opening in cinemas on September 11, 2026, The Uprising dramatizes the English Peasants’ Revolt of 1381 while also reframing the… ## [A Lenovo BIOS Update Can Make the Original Legion Go Unusable – the Company Admits the Fault](https://thegeek.games/2026/08/26/lenovo-legion-go-bios-update-failure/) _2026-08-26 · theGeek · theGeek.games_ Lenovo has confirmed that the N3CN42WW BIOS update released for the original Legion Go can cause boot failures and a black screen on some devices. The faulty package has been withdrawn, while affected handhelds may require warranty repair. The manufacturer’s investigation shows that this is not user error: after installing version N3CN42WW, certain original Lenovo Legion Go units cannot complete… ## [LEGO Mario Minifigure Sets Are Finally On The Way](https://press-start.com.au/news/nintendo/2026/08/26/lego-mario-minifigure-sets-are-finally-on-the-way/) _2026-08-26 · Shannon Grixti · Press Start_ LEGO has announced 8 Mario Minifigure sets that will all release on January 1st, 2027 starting at literally just $14.99. This is a big deal, as previously Mario sets were only available in larger, more interactive sets, with people desperately wanting regular LEGO sets, and the company has finally delivered. There’s mini figures for Mario, Luigi, Peach, Bowser, Yoshi and a number of enemies too,… ## [Metro 2039 Hands-On Preview – A Stranger In A Familiar Land](https://press-start.com.au/previews/2026/08/26/metro-2039-hands-on-preview-a-stranger-in-a-familiar-land/) _2026-08-26 · Brodie Gibbons · Press Start_ After a disappointing experience with Metro Exodus, the third game in the series inspired by the literary works of Dmitry Glukhovsky, I couldn’t help but feel that trading Moscow in for a bigger, more hopeful Russian expanse betrayed the very essence that made the first two titles classics in the survival-action genre, and I wondered whether we’d get back to the spirit of Metro. If the couple of… ## [The Pokemon Polaroid Range Pre-Orders Are Live In Australia](https://press-start.com.au/news/nintendo/2026/08/26/the-pokemon-polaroid-range-pre-orders-are-live-in-australia/) _2026-08-26 · Shannon Grixti · Press Start_ UPDATE: The Pokemon Polaroid range is now up for pre-order in Australia. The Gamesmen has the whole range and JB Hi-FI has select items below: Polaroid Now Generation 3 – Poké Ball Edition – $159.95 Polaroid Go Color Film – Pikachu Edition Double Pack – $39.95 Polaroid Color i-Type Film – Pokémon Edition – $36.95 ORIGINAL STORY: Polaroid has confirmed that the newly announced 30th year anniversary… ## [Stage Tour Just Got A Release Date And All Of The Instruments Are Up For Pre-Order](https://press-start.com.au/news/playstation/2026/08/26/stage-tour-just-got-a-release-date-and-all-of-the-instruments-are-up-for-pre-order/) _2026-08-26 · Shannon Grixti · Press Start_ Stage Tour the spiritual successor to Guitar Hero is officially releasing on December 10th with a bunch of different instruments including a guitar (it’s also compatible with CRKD guitars), a drum kit and a microphone. The game features 90+ officially licensed songs as well as 180+ authentic Gibson, Epiphone and Kramer guitars and 50 bandmates. The game and its associated instruments can be… ## [LEGO Skylines Is A New City Builder From The Cities Skylines Team](https://press-start.com.au/news/pcmac/2026/08/26/lego-skylines-is-a-new-city-builder-from-the-cities-skylines-team/) _2026-08-26 · Shannon Grixti · Press Start_ Paradox Interactive, the developer behind Cities Skylines has announced that it is working on a LEGO iteration called LEGO Skylines. We don’t know a heap about the game yet, but it’ll obviously be a city builder set in the world of LEGO. In terms of the depth that will be at play here, it’s unknown, but no doubt it’ll be a great entry point into the franchise. There’s no release date or platforms… ## [International money transfers (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/OYNfUoHA348A) _2026-08-26 · **Sponsored**_ Send money to other countries and manage multi‑currency balances online. ## [A $900 Xbox Series X25 Could Launch in November – It May Be the Most Expensive Xbox Ever](https://thegeek.games/2026/08/23/xbox-series-x25-900-price-november/) _2026-08-23 · theGeek · theGeek.games_ The special-edition Xbox Series X25 is reportedly set to launch on November 27 for $900. Its transparent green design could make it the most expensive Xbox ever, with Microsoft targeting collectors and hardware enthusiasts. Microsoft announced the Xbox Series X25 during its summer Xbox Games Showcase. The console’s transparent green shell recalls the look of the original Xbox and deliberately taps… ## [Starting Today, Players Are Going Dark on PlayStation for a Week to Protest the End of Discs](https://thegeek.games/2026/08/23/playstation-blackout-starts-today-physical-discs/) _2026-08-23 · theGeek · theGeek.games_ A week-long PlayStation blackout starts today as fans protest the cancellation of physical game releases. Organizers are asking players not to log in, play, or spend money on Sony platforms for seven days. The campaign was announced in late July in response to PlayStation’s increasingly aggressive shift toward digital distribution. Participants argue that demand for disc releases remains real, and… ## [Modern Warfare 4 Hits No. 1 on Steam Before Launch – Beta Backlash Is Not Slowing Sales](https://thegeek.games/2026/08/23/modern-warfare-4-steam-number-one-beta/) _2026-08-23 · theGeek · theGeek.games_ Modern Warfare 4 has reached the top of Steam’s global sales chart before its official release. Despite criticism surrounding the open beta, rising pre-orders suggest the new Call of Duty could deliver a stronger launch than last year’s Black Ops 7. Activision and Infinity Ward have a great deal riding on the reception to Modern Warfare 4. Recent entries have divided the audience, and the new game… ## [Nintendo Switch 2 Gets More Expensive in Days – Samsung’s Latest Move Adds Even More Pressure](https://thegeek.games/2026/08/23/nintendo-switch-2-price-rise-samsung-chip-costs/) _2026-08-23 · theGeek · theGeek.games_ The European price of Nintendo Switch 2 rises from €470 to €500 on September 1, while the console may also be getting more expensive to manufacture. Samsung has reportedly increased the price of the 8-nanometer chip process used for the system’s SoC by about ten percent. Nintendo announced in May that it would revise the Nintendo Switch 2 price across Europe, the United States, Canada, Japan, and… ## [Bend Studio May Return Sooner Than Expected – The Days Gone Team Is Making Real Progress](https://thegeek.games/2026/08/23/bend-studio-new-game-days-gone-jason-schreier/) _2026-08-23 · theGeek · theGeek.games_ Bend Studio may finally be making solid progress on its next game after several controversial Sony decisions and two abandoned projects. Jason Schreier believes the Days Gone developer’s new work could be revealed within the next one or two years. The years following Days Gone’s 2019 launch have been unusually difficult for Bend Studio. The open-world action game received mixed reviews at release,… ## [Wolverine PS5 DualSense & Faceplate Pre-Orders Are Still Live But Mostly Sold Out](https://press-start.com.au/news/playstation/2026/08/23/wolverine-ps5-dualsense-faceplate-pre-orders-are-still-live-but-mostly-sold-out/) _2026-08-23 · Shannon Grixti · Press Start_ UPDATE: Here’s what’s available from the Wolverine PS5 range. Amazon is now the only place to get the PS5 Pro plates and you can do that HERE. Similarly, if you want the DualSense controller JB HI-FI is now the best place to get that. AMAZON DualSense Wieless Controller – Marvel’s Wolverine Battle Yellow Limited Edition — $134.95 AUD with free shipping PlayStation 5 Console Covers – Battle Yellow… ## [All The Aussie Times For This Week’s Gamescom Streams](https://press-start.com.au/news/2026/08/23/gamescom-2026-stream-times-australia/) _2026-08-23 · Shannon Grixti · Press Start_ It’s hard to believe that it’s already Gamescom week but it is, and we’re strapped in for a bunch of exciting announcements. So far, we know about four streams including Gamescom Opening Night Live which will kick things off, two days of Xbox announcements and things will end with the massive Grand Theft Auto 6 showcase on Friday. GAMESCOM OPENING NIGHT LIVE 2026 AUSTRALIAN TIMES 4:00am AEST… ## [Can AI Save the Games Industry? – Or Will It Just Make Layoffs Cheaper?](https://thegeek.games/2026/08/22/can-ai-save-the-games-industry-or-will-it-just-make-layoffs-cheaper/) _2026-08-22 · Herpai Gergely (BadSector) · theGeek.games_ Or Will It Just Make Layoffs Cheaper? The post Can AI Save the Games Industry? – Or Will It Just Make Layoffs Cheaper? appeared first on theGeek.games . ## [Nintendo Continues to Crack Down on Switch Emulators](https://thegeek.games/2026/08/22/nintendo-continues-to-crack-down-on-switch-emulators/) _2026-08-22 · Angyal Anikó · theGeek.games_ Emulation should eventually become the primary way to play older games, and Nintendo Switch Online does exactly that! As part of its fight against Switch emulation, Nintendo has carried out another wave of DMCA-based takedowns. In May 2024, Nintendo removed over 8,500 Yuzu Switch emulator clones from GitHub with a single DMCA notice. This resulted in GitHub removing 8,535 repositories containing… ## [Expedition in Arc Raiders Will Be on Hiatus After September!](https://thegeek.games/2026/08/22/expedition-in-arc-raiders-will-be-on-hiatus-after-september/) _2026-08-22 · Angyal Anikó · theGeek.games_ The currently scheduled Expedition will still be released in the first month of fall. After that, however, the developers will begin overhauling it. The upcoming fifth Arc Raiders Expedition will be the last one for quite some time. Developer Embark Studios is putting them on hold until early 2027 to revamp the entire system. Arc Raiders’ Expeditions play a very important role. Functionally,… ## [Find it on Amazon (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/BuEQKuNZLQd2) _2026-08-22 · **Sponsored**_ Open the Amazon product listing to see details and availability ## [Double Fine Has Regained the Rights to Its Games: Every Purchase Supports Them! \[VIDEO\]](https://thegeek.games/2026/08/22/a-double-fine-mar-a-jatekai-jogait-is-visszakapta-minden-vasarlas-oket-tamogatja-video/) _2026-08-22 · Angyal Anikó · theGeek.games_ Tim Schafer’s studio has also become fully independent. Therefore, if we were to purchase one of their games now, Microsoft would not benefit financially. Double Fine recently left Xbox and has since become fully independent. The studio now has full publishing rights to the games it developed under Microsoft, and it receives all revenue from game sales, as CEO Tim Schafer confirmed on the Kinda… ## [Even More Grand Theft Auto VI Leaks—And Now We Can Even Advertise in Them!](https://thegeek.games/2026/08/22/even-more-grand-theft-auto-vi-leaks-and-now-we-can-even-advertise-in-them/) _2026-08-22 · Angyal Anikó · theGeek.games_ Cyberleek continues to leak content, but it’s almost certain that Rockstar and Take-Two will find the person responsible. Another Grand Theft Auto VI video was leaked via Cyberleek, showing a few minutes of high-speed driving in Vice City. The video opens with Jason ditching a pickup truck and stealing a Truffade Thrax, a luxury sports car with a driver still inside. After tossing the owner out of… ## [Phantom Blade Zero Races with Black Myth: Wukong’s Sales on Steam!](https://thegeek.games/2026/08/22/phantom-blade-zero-races-with-black-myth-wukongs-sales-on-steam/) _2026-08-22 · Angyal Anikó · theGeek.games_ In just a few days, more than 300,000 copies have been sold, including pre-orders. This certainly rivals Game Science’s title. According to Alinea Analytics, Phantom Blade Zero is shaping up to be China’s next big hit. Since pre-orders opened, the company estimates that the game has sold 300,000 copies on Steam, generating $14.5 million in revenue. Phantom Blade Zero also tops this year’s Steam… ## [U.S. Retail Game Sales Reinforce Sony’s Decision!](https://thegeek.games/2026/08/22/u-s-retail-game-sales-reinforce-sonys-decision/) _2026-08-22 · Angyal Anikó · theGeek.games_ The July sales figures aren’t positive, which only serves to justify Sony’s decision, at least in the United States. Physical game sales in the United States reached the lowest monthly total ever recorded in July: revenue fell to just $85 million, the weakest result since Circana (formerly NPD) began tracking the market in 1995. These figures provide clear evidence supporting Sony’s controversial… ## [Az amerikai bolti játékeladások a Sony álláspontját erősítik!](https://thegeek.games/2026/08/22/az-amerikai-bolti-jatekeladasok-a-sony-allaspontjat-erositik/) _2026-08-22 · Angyal Anikó · theGeek.games_ A júliusi értékesítési adatok nem nevezhetőek pozitívnak, és ez is csak a Sony döntését igazolja… legalábbis az Egyesült Államokban. Az Egyesült Államokban a fizikai játékok értékesítése júliusban elérte a valaha mért legalacsonyabb havi összeget: a bevétel mindössze 85 millió dollárra esett vissza, ami a Circana (korábban NPD) által 1995-ben megkezdett piaci nyomon követés óta a leggyengébb… ## [Will The Blood of Dawnwalker Be Too Much Even for the PlayStation 5 Pro? \[VIDEO\]](https://thegeek.games/2026/08/22/will-the-blood-of-dawnwalker-be-too-much-even-for-the-playstation-5-pro-video/) _2026-08-22 · Angyal Anikó · theGeek.games_ Rebel Wolves and Bandai Namco released console gameplay footage of their upcoming game, revealing some surprising results. This open-world, dark fantasy action RPG makes no secret about how it will run on consoles, just as Cyberpunk 2077 did before its December 2020 release. Rebel Wolves, made up of former CD Projekt RED members, has learned from past mistakes, which is always good to see. Much… ## [Guy Ritchie Wants Meghan Markle for The Gentlemen Season 3 – But There’s One Major Problem](https://thegeek.games/2026/08/22/the-gentlemen-season-3-meghan-markle-guy-ritchie/) _2026-08-22 · theGeek · theGeek.games_ MOVIE NEWS – Guy Ritchie has reportedly offered Meghan Markle a role in The Gentlemen Season 3, potentially marking the Duchess of Sussex’s first acting job since 2018. There is one major obstacle to that high-profile comeback, however: Netflix has not yet renewed the gangster series for a third season. Early reports claim Ritchie has approached Markle about an undisclosed part. The talks are said… ## [Marathon Has Lost More Than 95% of Its Steam Players – Can Season 3 Change Bungie’s Fate?](https://thegeek.games/2026/08/22/marathon-lost-95-percent-steam-players/) _2026-08-22 · theGeek · theGeek.games_ Marathon has lost more than 95% of its Steam players five months after launch, with its latest daily peak falling below four thousand. Bungie may try to win the audience back through Season 3’s full PvE mode, but the numbers put serious pressure on the PlayStation project. Bungie’s new Marathon opened with strong interest on Steam, but its active player base has contracted dramatically in only a… ## [Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy Has Leaked – Spoilers Are Spreading a Week Before Launch](https://thegeek.games/2026/08/22/resonance-a-plague-tale-legacy-leak/) _2026-08-22 · theGeek · theGeek.games_ A pirated build of Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy has reportedly appeared online a week before the official release. Images and story details from Sophia’s new adventure are already circulating, making spoiler avoidance especially difficult for fans. While leaks connected to GTA VI have dominated attention in recent days, another upcoming game may have reached unauthorized hands ahead of… ## [Players Couldn’t Even Enter The Duskbloods Test – FromSoftware Has Already Apologized](https://thegeek.games/2026/08/22/the-duskbloods-network-test-failure/) _2026-08-22 · theGeek · theGeek.games_ The first network test for The Duskbloods opened with severe login problems, leaving many players stuck at the main menu. FromSoftware apologized within hours and ended the planned four-hour session early. The Duskbloods did not begin its public trial the way fans of one of Nintendo Switch 2’s most anticipated exclusives had hoped. During the first Network Test, scheduled for August 21 from noon… ## [Marvel’s Wolverine Director Isn’t Worried About the Backlash – Insomniac Sees Complaints Differently](https://thegeek.games/2026/08/22/marvels-wolverine-backlash-insomniac/) _2026-08-22 · theGeek · theGeek.games_ Marvel’s Wolverine director Mike Daly says Insomniac Games has learned to live with online criticism and will not change direction for every loud complaint. He believes the intense reactions actually prove how deeply players care about Logan’s new PS5 adventure. Marvel’s Wolverine is now less than a month away, and online attention around Insomniac Games is growing rapidly. Expectations are high… ## [Rockstar Thought Red Dead Redemption Was Being Hacked – The Real Bug Was Even Stranger](https://thegeek.games/2026/08/22/red-dead-redemption-multiplayer-bug/) _2026-08-22 · theGeek · theGeek.games_ Red Dead Redemption’s multiplayer launched in such a chaotic state that Rockstar developers initially suspected an external attack. Flying civilians, rideable chickens and collapsing game rules were eventually traced to a much smaller—and far stranger—technical problem. Red Dead Redemption’s 2010 online component is now remembered as an important predecessor to Rockstar’s later open-world… ## [There Are Too Many Great Games, Yet We Still Can’t Decide What to Play – The Trap of the Backlog Era](https://thegeek.games/2026/08/21/there-are-too-many-great-games-yet-we-still-cant-decide-what-to-play-the-trap-of-the-backlog-era/) _2026-08-21 · Herpai Gergely (BadSector) · theGeek.games_ The Trap of the Backlog Era The post There Are Too Many Great Games, Yet We Still Can’t Decide What to Play – The Trap of the Backlog Era appeared first on theGeek.games . ## [Activision Explains Two Persistent Call of Duty Problems Ahead of the Modern Warfare 4 Beta](https://thegeek.games/2026/08/21/modern-warfare-4-beta-technical-changes/) _2026-08-21 · theGeek · theGeek.games_ Ahead of the Modern Warfare 4 beta, Activision has detailed its response to two long-standing Call of Duty annoyances. Infinity Ward is promising relief from repeated shader compilation and mandatory restarts while also clarifying how matchmaking will work. On PC, Call of Duty launches have often been delayed for several minutes by the familiar “Compiling shaders” screen, so Infinity Ward is… ## [GTA VI: Scammers Push a Fake Playable Build as Take-Two Hunts Down the Leakers](https://thegeek.games/2026/08/21/gta-vi-fake-build-leak-hunt/) _2026-08-21 · theGeek · theGeek.games_ A fresh wave of GTA VI leaks is now accompanied by malware-laced fake “playable builds.” Take-Two, meanwhile, is using the courts to obtain identifying information tied to Microsoft and Discord accounts allegedly connected to Cyberleek. Previously unseen GTA VI clips and images have once again spread across social media over the past few days, while numerous accounts have tried to speak in the… ## [The U.S. Army Is Giving Soldiers Days Off to Play Grand Theft Auto VI If They Re-enlist!](https://thegeek.games/2026/08/21/us-army-grand-theft-auto-vi-days-off/) _2026-08-21 · V · theGeek.games_ Soldiers who re-enlist for at least two years will receive four days to play Grand Theft Auto VI, which is set to be released on November 19 for the PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series. The U.S. Army’s 3rd Infantry Division has confirmed that it will grant soldiers who reenlist for at least two years four days of leave in November so they can play Grand Theft Auto VI. The memo, titled “Special… ## [Could Overpriced Next-Gen Consoles Scare Off Buyers?](https://thegeek.games/2026/08/21/playstation-6-xbox-project-helix-price/) _2026-08-21 · V · theGeek.games_ Six out of ten buyers might turn away from the PlayStation 6 and the Xbox Project Helix if they have to pay a four-digit dollar amount for them. If they are released in late 2027 or early 2028, as expected, the PlayStation 6 and Xbox Project Helix will be highly anticipated. However, the high cost of components is turning this exciting period into a nightmare for gamers and console manufacturers… ## [id Software Will Continue to Focus on Its Own Engine!](https://thegeek.games/2026/08/21/id-software-id-tech-engine/) _2026-08-21 · V · theGeek.games_ Despite the layoffs, the studio still prefers the id Tech engine to the Unreal Engine, which is commendable. Xbox’s latest wave of layoffs has affected virtually every studio, from those that have become independent, such as Tim Schafer’s Double Fine, to those that no one would have thought were at risk, such as Bethesda Game Studios. This unfortunate situation will result in the loss of 3,200… ## [18 Minutes of Deeper Insight into Silent Hill: Townfall \[VIDEO\]](https://thegeek.games/2026/08/21/silent-hill-townfall-18-minutes-video/) _2026-08-21 · V · theGeek.games_ The game’s soundtrack will likely make the biggest first impression on audiences, but the game has plenty to offer in other areas as well. After the releases of Silent Hill 2 Remake and Silent Hill: F, Konami’s survival horror series has finally returned to the spotlight after many years. The revival continues next month with Silent Hill: Townfall, a first-person game that promises all the… ## [Bond Hits Another Million-Seller Milestone with 007 First Light!](https://thegeek.games/2026/08/21/007-first-light-four-million-sales/) _2026-08-21 · V · theGeek.games_ More and more people can now say they are Bond—James Bond, to be exact. IO Interactive and Amazon MGM Studios announced that 007 First Light sold over 4 million copies in the first three months since its release. This makes the action-adventure game one of the fastest-selling premium titles of 2026. The press release highlights that this milestone demonstrates global enthusiasm for 007 First…