Video Game News 6/27/2026

#HauntedChocolatier
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"I torture myself over every last detail": Stardew Valley's creator is having a real time of it with Haunted Chocolatier's recipe book interface

Haunted Chocolatier is taking a long time because it "has to be perfect," creator Eric Barone explains: "I torture myself over every last detail"

'I Torture Myself Over Every Last Detail' — Stardew Valley Creator ConcernedApe Says He's 'Still Here, Still Grinding' on Haunted Chocolatier

Stardew Valley Creator: ‘I Torture Myself Over Every Last Detail’ Of Haunted Chocolatier

#RetiringMario
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Retiring Mario and Zelda director Takashi Tezuka clarifies he’ll still be involved at Nintendo

Takashi Tezuka talks about illustrious career and will remain producer at Nintendo

Even Retirement Can’t Stop Famed Nintendo Developer Takashi Tezuka

Legendary Nintendo Developer Takashi Tezuka Isn’t Retiring After All

#TheSteamSummerSale
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Steam's Summer Sale Is Underway, With Up To 90% Off On Thousands Of Games

10 great games to grab during the Steam Summer Sale 2026

I picked out 31 must-play games going for $5 or less in the Steam Summer Sale

Steam Kicks off its Summer Sale for 2026

#Deltarune
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DELTARUNE chapter 5 is out now with chapter 6 due in 2027

Deltarune: Chapter 5 Weird Route Walkthrough

Deltarune Chapter 5 Just Threw Players Taking Its Darkest Path A Massive Curveball

#Bungie
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Bungie layoffs revealed to have affected nearly 300 jobs at Destiny 2 maker

Sony Cuts 292 Jobs at Bungie, Affecting Destiny and Marathon Teams

Sony cuts 292 jobs at Destiny maker Bungie

#Shadows
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Is Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Resynced Ubisoft’s Last Struggle Attempt?

Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Resynced – 15 Key Details You Should Know Before Launch

Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Resynced Brings Back the Joy of Exploration

Assassin’s Creed Shadows Ended Up Great–If You Played All The DLC

You Can Now Stream The Best Part Of Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Resynced: Its Sea Shanties

Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced: 8-Minute Gameplay Tour of Havana | IGN First

#Peppy
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The Star Fox plushies are coming to North America

Star Fox on Switch 2's music is the best thing about it

I'm glad the new Star Fox on Nintendo Switch 2 is just another remake

Falco In Star Fox Is Every Toxic DPS You’ve Ever Played With

#PuzzleDragons
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Puzzle & Dragons teams up with classic comedy anime, Gintama

Puzzle & Dragons x Gintama Crossover Live Through July 12

#AnimeExpo2026
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Miresi: Invisible Future unveils its second new promotional video and creator program

MIRESI: Invisible Future Anime Expo 2026 Promotional Video Released

#Radiance
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Girls’ Frontline 2: Exilium celebrates its 1.5 Anniversary with 100+ Free Pulls and New Dolls

Girls' Frontline 2: Exilium 1.5 Anniversary celebrates with new Dolls and exciting anime collabs

#Watch
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Valve's Steam Machine gets competition in the "Stim Machine", a cheeky French PC box that's already reportedly been re-named

The Steam Machine knock-offs begin as Stim Machine attempts to offer a more powerful machine at the same price and shape

#TotalWar
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Creative Assembly confirm Total War: Medieval 3's starting factions, pegging out a complex world of schemers and killers, feudal giants and emerging empires

Total War: Medieval III asks players to vote on which playable factions they want

#BanchouTactics
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Banchou Tactics: Lion Heart announced for Nintendo Switch 2

One School, One Rule – Banchou Tactics: Lion Heart Has Been Revealed

#NintendoSwitch2
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Nintendo Switch 2 ends first full year in the U.S. at nearly 6 million units sold, second fastest-selling video game system

US: Nintendo Switch 2 sold nearly 6 million units first year and is second fastest-selling video game system

#TomodachiLifeLivingTheDre
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Best-selling games in the U.S. for May 2026 – Yoshi and the Mysterious Book cracks the top 10

007 First Light Tops US Sales Charts in May, Currently 2026’s 4th Best-Selling Title

#GrandTheftAuto
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Grand Theft Auto 6 Pre-Orders on PS5 Beating Xbox Series X/S 6-to-1 – Rumor

Grand Theft Auto 6 demand may be so high it will "likely outstrip supply" this holiday season, a video game retailer warns

#Playstation
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Nintendo Switch 2 Becomes Second Fastest-Selling Console in U.S. History

Switch 2 is the second fastest-selling console in US history, as PlayStation records its worst May in decades - and Xbox its worst May ever

#RockstarsHistory
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When Will GTA 6 Online Release? Here's What Rockstar's History Tells Us

What Can We Expect from GTA 6 Online, and When Will We Play It?

#Baskin
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Baskin-Robbins Will Share Animal Crossing: New Horizons Island

Animal Crossing: New Horizons – Happy Home Paradise added to Nintendo Music

#ToCatchAllTheActionEvo202
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EVO 2026 Has Begun - Here's How To Catch All The Action

Your Guide To Evo 2026: Why The Games Are Changing, Attendance Is Down, But The Spirit Endures

#HokutoShinkenFatalFury
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Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves is an exciting arena for Kenshiro's explosive Hokuto Shinken

Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves Kenshiro Preview

#Riot
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Riot confirms League of Legends Classic, with full reveal set for July

League of Legends Classic announced as Riot plugs leaks

#ValveEpics
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Tim Sweeney criticizes Steam’s AI disclosure labels for games

Epic's Sweeney claims Steam AI labels are "really irresponsible of Valve"

#Battlefield
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Battlefield 6 is altering its long-range gunplay to feel more like Battlefield 4

Battlefield 6 is overhauling its gunplay next week, and it's adding one thing we've all asked for years on end

#DespiteFailures
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Despite Failures, Sony Still Isn’t Over Its Live Service Obsession

Live-Service Games Have Proven A Near Impossible Nut For Sony To Crack, But The PS5 Maker Isn’t Giving Up