Image via NetEase Games Marvel Rivals is set to receive a major quality-of-life upgrade with the Season 9.5 update, launching on August 7. NetEase Games has confirmed that the patch will significantly reduce the game's download size while also introducing hero balance changes and a new playable Vanguard. The most significant improvement is the game's storage optimization. According to NetEase, the PC version will be reduced by approximately 40GB, while PlayStation 5 and Xbox

Image via Microsoft Microsoft has officially announced the next batch of games coming to Xbox Game Pass in August 2026, providing subscribers with an exciting lineup of new releases across Xbox Series X|S, PC, and cloud gaming. The most recent update includes ten new titles, several days-one launches, and early access to the eagerly anticipated Gears of War: E-Day Open Beta. The most notable event is the Gears of War: E-Day Open Beta, which runs from August 6 to August 10. Th

Image via Amazon/Sony Studio Amazon's upcoming God of War live-action TV series is reportedly undergoing a major casting change, with actor Dave Bautista emerging as the front-runner to play Kratos after Ryan Hurst left the project due to an injury. According to recent reports, Hurst tore his bicep while filming the first season, requiring surgery and a lengthy recovery period. The production could not wait for his return, so Amazon MGM Studios and Sony Pictures Television re

Image via Microsoft Microsoft may soon launch a major feature that will alter how Xbox players use their physical game collections. According to recent reports, the company is preparing to launch its rumored 'Disc-to-Digital' feature, which will convert eligible Xbox game discs into digital licenses linked to the player's Microsoft account. The feature is expected to be compatible with Xbox One and Xbox Series X games. When a player inserts a supported disc, the system may ve

Image via Microsoft Microsoft has officially raised the prices of its Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S consoles in Europe and the United Kingdom, with some models now costing up to €200 and £170 more than before. The revised prices went into effect on August 1, confirming that European gamers are experiencing greater increases than customers in the United States. Microsoft first announced global price changes in June, but only revealed U.S. pricing, leaving international buyer

Image via Cold Symmetry Mortal Shell 2 has received a surprise Open Beta ahead of its official release, allowing players to play the highly anticipated action RPG for free. Publisher PlayStack and developer Cold Symmetry have released the beta on Steam, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S, allowing fans to experience the game's early hours before its official release on August 20, 2026. The free Open Beta contains approximately three hours of gameplay, giving players an early