A new rumor suggests Sony may be reconsidering its plan to shift to a digital-only approach for PlayStation, in response to a reported push by Xbox toward physical media. Sony’s decision to phase out physical media for PlayStation consoles has been one of the biggest gaming controversies of 2026. Sony…

The new Tarnished Pack for Elden Ring has been subject to review bombing following its release, with the included skins being a particular source of ire. The DLC for Elden Ring brings the additional content featured in the Tarnished Edition release on Switch 2. The open-world RPG created by FromSoftware…

Throughout the weekend, the Pokémon Worlds Championships returned to San Francisco. An officially run competition and celebration, it didn’t take long to embody all the highs and lows of pocket monsters. Fans of all ages arrived in droves, more than the Moscone Center can apparently accommodate. One of the biggest…

The midway felt smaller this year. My old carny boss told me that wedged between Doug Ford’s pawning of Ontario Place and the still unfinished Ontario Line promised for the World Cup, parking for the CNE and its casino has eaten further into the fairground. It’s dog eat dog, and…

Updated on August 30, 2026, by Mark Sammut: With Gamescom 2026 behind us, I’ve updated the Showa American Story entry, as the game made an unexpected return to the stage. I’ve also added a new Walking Dead game that launches in just a few weeks! While not constantly at peak…

A brand-new indie game called Beneath Europa has started a limited-time promotion that allows PC gamers to claim and keep it at no cost. Gameplay-wise, Beneath Europa has serious Iron Lung vibes, and PC users looking for a similar horror experience that is all about claustrophobia and fear of underwater…