Video Game News 6/4/2026

#FirstLight
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007 First Light sequels will be helmed "by MGM and, theoretically, by Amazon Game Studios", as the corp look to be taking more direct control over his Bondliness

Future 007 games will be ‘theoretically’ published by Amazon Game Studios, not IO Interactive

Amazon Is Stepping in to Publish Future James Bond Games After Smash Hit 007 First Light

James Bond game 007 First Light sales estimated to have reached an impressive milestone a week after launch

Amazon says it will make more James Bond games following 007 First Light

007: First Light Sequel Could Include A Major Behind-The-Scenes Change

MGM and Amazon Game Studios to publish future IO Interactive James Bond titles

Amazon suggests IO Interactive might not return for 007 First Light sequel

007 First Light Review

007 First Light sequels will be 'done by MGM and, theoretically, by Amazon Game Studios,' Amazon exec says

IO Interactive Won't Self-Publish Future James Bond Games; Amazon Will Have More Control

#AceCombat8
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ACE COMBAT 8: WINGS OF THEVE takes to the skies on October 1

Hands-on report — Ace Combat 8: Wings of Theve

Preview: Ace Combat 8: Wings of Theve - Journal of an FCU Pilot in Training

Ace Combat 8: Wings of Theve Preview – A Thrilling Return to the Skies

Ace Combat 8 is shaping up to be a cinematic marvel, but it's more than just Top Gun simulator

Ace Combat 8: Wings of Theve isn't about a hero, but a symbol

Preview: Ace Combat 8: Wings of Theve Brought Me Back To My Childhood In The Best Way Possible

8 Minutes Of Cool Ace Combat 8 Gameplay

From Clouds To Ketchup Bottles, Ace Combat 8: Wings of Theve Is Pushing The Series To New Heights

You Don’t Need To Be A Long Time Fan To Be Excited for Ace Combat 8

Ace Combat director says 'I've been doing this for 30 years, so I know exactly how hard we're going'—and after playing it, I can confirm Ace Combat 8 goes extremely hard

#SummerGameFest
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Star Wars Zero Company release date leaks ahead of Summer Game Fest, and its XCOM-ish star warring isn't too far, far away

The release date for Respawn’s strategy game Star Wars Zero Company has leaked ahead of its SGF gameplay reveal

Star Wars Zero Company Launches on August 27th – Rumor

PS5's New Star Wars Strategy Game, Zero Company, Is Just Months Away

There’s Another Star Wars Game Coming This Year, And It’s Reportedly Closer Than You Think

XCOM-Like Star Wars Zero Company Release Date Leaks — and It's Coming Sooner Than You Might Think

#LegoBatman
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LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight gets Switch 2 release date

LEGO Batman: Legacy Of The Dark Knight Finally Punches Up Switch 2 Release Date

Lego Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight swoops onto Switch 2 this autumn, and its first major DLC arrives the same day

LEGO Batman comes to Nintendo Switch 2 in September

Lego Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight Switch 2 release date confirmed, Joker and Harley DLC arrives same day

LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight Gets Nintendo Switch 2 Release Date

#AvatarLegends
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Avatar Legends: The Fighting Game gets slight delay

Anticipated Avatar Fighting Game Delayed, But Only 3 Weeks

Avatar Legends: The Fighting Game Has Been Slightly Delayed

Avatar Legends: The Fighting Game Delayed Several Weeks

Avatar Legends: The Fighting Game Delayed by 3 Weeks

#WarLaufey
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God of War Laufey and Wolverine are snubbing PC, as rumoured, but I bet they come crawling back sometime after the launch of PS6

'We Have Many More Stories to Tell with Kratos': Sony Confirms New Games with God of War's Protagonist

The Most Interesting Thing About God of War: Laufey Isn’t Faye

God Of War Devs Explain Laufey’s Place In The Franchise

God Of War: Laufey Dev Responds To Pizza Company’s Dumb Tweet About New Game

Dominos Pizza UK has joined the gamer culture slapfight over God of War: Laufey, and I'd really like to just skip this part, please

Domino's Pizza Wades Into God of War Laufey No Kratos Discourse, Sparks Spicy Replies

I Hope Kratos Doesn’t Show Up Anymore In God of War Laufey

In Less Than A Day, God Of War Laufey Has Created One Of The Fandom’s Funniest Memes

8 Big Takeaways From God Of War Laufey’s 20-Minute Debut Trailer

God Of War Laufey May Answer One Of The Series’ Strangest Mysteries

#Horizon6s
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Forza Horizon 6 gets customisable interiors thanks to a modder who couldn't resist swapping the seats of their beemer

Clutch Revealed as New Open-World Racing Game From Former Forza Horizon Director

How to do the Motor and Battery Swap - Forza Horizon 6

Save 56% Off the Logitech G29 Racing Wheel and Pedal Set, Perfect for Forza Horizon 6 on PC

#EmotionalOpenworldExperie
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CD Projekt Red says its new IP Hadar will be ‘an emotional open-world experience that will stay with gamers’

Project Hadar is an “Emotional, Open-World Experience,” Per New CD Projekt RED Listing

CD Projekt Red's new mystery IP 'Hadar' is "an emotional, open-world experience" in line with the developer's Witcher and Cyberpunk games

CD Projekt's New IP, Project Hadar, Gets Extremely Vague Tease via Job Ad

#MyWay
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Take-Two CEO Strauss Zelnick is now a playable wrestler in WWE 2K26

Now You Can Beat GTA 6 Answers Out Of The Take-Two Boss In WWE 2K26

You Can Now Fight Take-Two CEO Strauss Zelnick in WWE 2K26

Game CEO Invites Players To Beat The Crap Out Of Him In WWE 2K26

#Atlantis
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Tomb Raider: Legacy of Atlantis releases February 2027 and it uses generative AI

Tomb Raider: Legacy of Atlantis Team Used AI Used to “Iterate on Ideas Faster and More Efficiently”

Crystal Dynamics Comments On Its Use Of AI In Tomb Raider: Legacy Of Atlantis

Everything We Know About Tomb Raider: Legacy Of Atlantis, The Big Remake Of Lara’s Very First Adventure

Uh Oh, GenAI Was Used In The Development Of The Beautiful New Tomb Raider Remake [Update]

#Master
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Master the art of sword and sorcery in the Early Access release of Fatekeeper

How to Get Early Access for NBA 2K27

Comparing the Knicks and Spurs in NBA 2K26

The Guild: Europa 1410 reveals early access release date

Ludus Magnatus Early Access July 21

#DisneyDreamlightValley
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Disney Dreamlight Valley introduces the original Greek demigod in A Hero's Journey update

Disney Dreamlight Valley’s Next Free Update Adds Hercules

Disney Dreamlight Valley: How to Unlock Hercules Realm

Disney Dreamlight Valley: Moonlighting As A Hero Quest Guide

How to unlock Hercules and Phil in Disney Dreamlight Valley

#AndroidWithMegaThePostPok
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Pokémon Champions Heads to iOS and Android on June 17

Pokémon Champions, the arena-battling spinoff, has opened pre-registration for mobile

Pokémon Champions Reveals Its Release Date for Android

#Switch2
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Nintendo is releasing a revised Switch 2 (and possibly controllers) with a replaceable battery in Europe

Nintendo Confirms Switch 2 Revision For Europe

Europe: Nintendo confirms future Switch 2 model compliant with EU battery regulations

#GamePass
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Xbox reveals the next nine Game Pass titles, including Starseeker: Astroneer Expeditions and Persona 5 Royal

Game Pass Adds Two Very Different Adventures Today

Here are our Xbox Game Pass games for June

#SummerGameFest
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A Nintendo Direct is reportedly coming next week, just after Summer Game Fest

Rumour: A Nintendo Direct Might Come Our Way As Soon As Next Week

NateTheHate says Nintendo Direct takes place next week

#June
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Daily free Monopoly Go dice links (June 2026)

All Free Monopoly GO Dice Links (June 2026)

Monopoly Go Free Rolls – June 2026 Links

#TatakaeBigFighter
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Nintendo Download – June 4, 2026 (North America) – Solarpunk, River City Saga: Journey to the West, more

Nintendo Download: 4th June (North America)

US: Nintendo Download for 4th June, 2026

#EarlyAccessPeriod
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PS5 Early Access Pre-Orders Truly Are Getting Out of Hand

Control Resonant Has 48 Hours Early Access, But Only On PS5

Control Resonant Has a 2-Day Early Access Period via the Digital Deluxe Edition — but Only on PS5

#Playstation5
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RuneScape: Dragonwilds Comes to PS5 and PlayStation Plus Later This Year

RuneScape: Dragonwilds Will Launch on PlayStation 5 This Year, Marking Jagex' First Console Release

RuneScape: Dragonwilds Is Coming to PS5 This Year

#Prologue
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PlayerUnknown announces studio restructure, says he has "reached the limits" of how far he can fund its current iteration

PUBG creator announces studio "restructure," stating: "I have reached the limits of how far I can fund this journey"

PlayerUnknown's survival game is shutting down 6 months after launch: 'I have reached the limits of how far I can continue to fund this journey'

#Productions
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PlayerUnknown Productions announces layoffs, halts further development of Go Wayback

PlayerUnknown Productions is laying off staff and halting development on Go Wayback

Playerunknown Productions Laying Off Employees, Cancelling Prologue: Go Wayback

#SummerGameFest
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Five Free-To-Play Games I Hope To See During Summer Game Fest

If You Want A Cuter Way To Watch Summer Game Fest, We’ve Got Good News

Summer Game Fest is here, so get ready for a lot of, 'Ugh, that game with the cool trailer used AI'

#Cover
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Did Caleb Williams Deserve the Madden 27 Cover? Let's Look at the Numbers

Caleb Williams is the Madden 27 Cover Athlete

The EA Sports Madden 27 Cover Star Revealed

Madden 27 Cover Athlete Revealed: Caleb Williams Makes Franchise History

#DuneAwakening
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Dune: Awakening is getting a single-player mode and more story content

Dune: Awakening Comes to PS5 on September 22 With Full Single-Player Mode