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Toy Story 3 Complete Edition and Retro Roundup get separate release dates
Atari and Digital Eclipse are reviving Toy Story 3 Complete Edition and Retro Roundup, with digital editions on Oct. 8 and the physical pack on Oct. 15.
CriticalPixel · 2026-06-02
Geoff Keighley and Lucy James launch lookingfor.game newsletter
Geoff Keighley and Lucy James launch lookingfor.game, a weekly newsletter for upcoming PC games, demo codes, and playtesting opportunities.
CriticalPixel · 2026-06-01
Tell Me Why is free on Xbox and Steam for Pride Month
Tell Me Why is free on Xbox and Steam for June. The Dontnod adventure returns as a Pride Month giveaway, and you can keep it if you claim it now.
CriticalPixel · 2026-06-01
Sony details FlexStrike fight stick, PS5 monitor, and Pulse Elevate
Sony is launching FlexStrike, a 27 inch PS5 monitor, and Pulse Elevate speakers with clear dates, prices, and a real desk setup pitch for PlayStation fans.
CriticalPixel · 2026-06-01
Valkyria Chronicles Remastered drops to $4.99 on PSN and $4.46 on PC
Wario64 spotted Valkyria Chronicles Remastered at $4.99 on PSN and $4.46 on PC, and the sale runs through June 11 for Sega's tactics RPG classic.
CriticalPixel · 2026-06-01
Day of the Devs sets June 5 Summer Game Fest showcase with 20 games
Day of the Devs says its Summer Game Fest edition lands June 5 at 4 pm PT with 20 games, 10 premieres, and fresh indie reveals.
CriticalPixel · 2026-06-01
Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell is 50 percent off on GOG until June 2
GOG has Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell at $4.99 through June 2, with Preservation Program updates, Windows 11 support, and the mission pack included.
CriticalPixel · 2026-05-31
Destiny 2 final update on June 9 revives a huge stack of old guns
Bungie's June 9 final Destiny 2 update turns the end into a real sendoff, with weapon revives, activity overhauls, and more reasons to log in.
CriticalPixel · 2026-05-31
Final Fantasy VII Rebirth arrives on Xbox Series and Switch 2 on June 3
Final Fantasy VII Rebirth hits Xbox Series X|S and Switch 2 on June 3. Square Enix ends the PS5 exclusivity window for one of 2024's best JRPGs.
CriticalPixel · 2026-05-31
Minecraft Chaos Cubed drops June 16, and Dungeons 2 just revealed its first new villain
Minecraft Live May 2026 delivered a Chaos Cubed date of June 16, the first Minecraft Dungeons 2 enemy reveal, Speedrun Worlds, and a fall biome tease.
CriticalPixel · 2026-05-31
Minecraft Movie Squared gets a July 2027 date and Kirsten Dunst joins as Alex
A Minecraft Movie Squared is confirmed for July 23, 2027. Kirsten Dunst joins Jack Black and Jason Momoa in the Mojang sequel revealed at Minecraft Live at TwitchCon Europe.
CriticalPixel · 2026-05-31
Marvel's Wolverine drops September 15 on PS5, leading a 60-minute State of Play on June 2
Insomniac Games shows Marvel's Wolverine at PlayStation State of Play June 2, 2026. The game launches September 15 on PS5 with brutal, relentless combat.
CriticalPixel · 2026-05-31
Xbox confirms 2026 lineup: Halo Campaign Evolved, Gears E-Day, and more
Xbox confirms its 2026 lineup: Halo Campaign Evolved, Gears of War E-Day, Minecraft Dungeons 2, Call of Duty Modern Warfare 4, and Forza Horizon 6. Fable moves to Feb 2027.
CriticalPixel · 2026-05-30
Xbox CEO calls PS5 logos at Showcase "a miss" after fan backlash, promises change
Xbox CEO Asha Sharma backtracked on showing PS5 and Switch 2 logos at the Xbox Games Showcase after fan backlash, calling it "a miss" and promising to adjust future shows.
CriticalPixel · 2026-05-30
Path of Exile 2: Return of the Ancients is live with a free weekend
Grinding Gear Games dropped PoE2's biggest update ever: Return of the Ancients. New weapons, new league, and a free weekend through June 1. Here is what changed.
CriticalPixel · 2026-05-30
CDPR confirms 3 Witcher games in 6 years, no expansions for the new trilogy
CD Projekt Red confirms plans for three Witcher games in six years, meaning no expansions for Witcher 4 or its sequels in the upcoming trilogy.
CriticalPixel · 2026-05-29
California's Protect Our Games Act passes assembly, forcing publishers to keep paid games playable
California's AB 1921 requires 60 days notice before shutting down paid game servers, plus a patch or refund. The bill passed 43-16 and now heads to the state senate for approval.
CriticalPixel · 2026-05-29
The Witcher 3 Crosses 65 Million Copies Sold Becoming the Eighth Best Selling Game Ever
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt has sold another 5 million copies in the last year, reaching 65 million total and becoming the eighth best-selling video game in history. CD Projekt Red's RPG shows no signs of slowing down.
CriticalPixel · 2026-05-29
Diablo 4 Season 14 PTR Opens June 2 with Solo Self Found Mode and Mythic Uniques 3.0
Blizzard opens the Diablo 4 PTR on June 2 with Solo Self Found mode, Mythic Uniques 3.0, Pandemonium Ruptures, and major War Plans updates. Here is everything you need to know.
CriticalPixel · 2026-05-29
Fable delayed to February 2027 to avoid the GTA VI stampede
Xbox pushes Fable to February 2027 to avoid competing with GTA VI and other major 2026 releases. Playground Games gets more time to polish the RPG reboot.
CriticalPixel · 2026-05-29
Planet Zoo 2 launches October 13 with flying and aquatic animals for the first time
Frontier Developments announces Planet Zoo 2 for PC, PS5 and Xbox Series X/S on October 13, 2026. Features aquariums, aviaries, and wildlife reserves for the first time.
CriticalPixel · 2026-05-29
Hollow Knight: Silksong physical editions launch October 16 for PS5, Xbox, and Switch 2
Fangamer announces physical editions of Hollow Knight: Silksong for PS5, Xbox Series, and Switch 2, launching October 16 with a 32-page manual and poster.
CriticalPixel · 2026-05-28
Modern Warfare 4 revealed: October 23 launch, offline campaign, no omnimovement
Infinity Ward reveals Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 launching October 23 with offline campaign, boots-on-ground multiplayer, and DMZ return. No omnimovement.
CriticalPixel · 2026-05-28
Discord Nitro now includes Xbox Game Pass Starter Edition with 50 games
Discord Nitro now bundles Xbox Game Pass Starter Edition, giving subscribers 50 plus downloadable games and 10 hours of cloud gaming per month.
CriticalPixel · 2026-05-27