// GAMINGARTICLES
Release news, guides, opinion, and deep dives from the CriticalPixel community.
Digital Foundry Says GTA 6 Will Not Hit 60fps on PS5 and the PS5 Pro CPU Is the Reason Why
Digital Foundry analyzed GTA 6's performance prospects and concluded a 60fps mode on PS5 and PS5 Pro is unlikely due to shared CPU limitations.
CriticalPixel · 2026-07-04
Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls Is Blocked in 132 Countries on Steam Because Sony Still Has Not Learned From Helldivers 2
Sony's Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls is unavailable in 132 countries on Steam, matching Helldivers 2's exact PSN block list before its August 6 launch.
CriticalPixel · 2026-07-04
Danganronpa 2x2 Slips to Early 2027 With a New Scenario That Is 20 Percent Longer Than the Original Game
Spike Chunsoft delayed Danganronpa 2x2 from 2026 to early 2027 at Anime Expo, revealing a new scenario 20 percent longer than the original game.
CriticalPixel · 2026-07-04
IO Interactive Hit With Layoffs After Xbox Cancels Project Fantasy Publishing Deal
Xbox pulled out of IO Interactive's Project Fantasy publishing deal, forcing layoffs at the studio fresh off the success of 007 First Light.
CriticalPixel · 2026-07-04
Wrong Organ's Next Game After Mouthwashing Is a 3-Player Tank Horror Called Carcass Clad
The Mouthwashing devs just revealed Carcass Clad, a 3-player co-op horror tank game where your crew can barely see, communicate, or stay alive.
CriticalPixel · 2026-07-04
WayForward Teases the Next Shantae Game at Anime Expo, Targeting a 2027 Launch
WayForward revealed a teaser image for the next Shantae game at Anime Expo 2026, confirming the beloved half-genie hero is making her return in 2027.
CriticalPixel · 2026-07-03
Cyberpunk 2077 Crosses 40 Million Copies Sold as CD Projekt Red Credits the Game's Lasting Pull
CD Projekt Red announced Cyberpunk 2077 has crossed 40 million copies sold worldwide, driven by the Switch 2 port, Phantom Liberty, and ongoing discounts.
CriticalPixel · 2026-07-03
The Rocksteady Devs Who Made Suicide Squad KTJL Say Live Service Broke Them and Now They're Going Indie
Rocksteady designers Axel Rydby and Johnny Armstrong left AAA after Suicide Squad KTJL burned them out. Now they're making indie deckbuilder Secret of Circadia.
CriticalPixel · 2026-07-03
Final Fantasy 7 Revelation Store Leak Points to a Story Expansion Pass and Nine DLC Packs
An Epic Games Store listing reveals a Story Expansion Pass and nine DLC packs for Final Fantasy 7 Revelation. Square Enix has not confirmed anything yet.
CriticalPixel · 2026-07-02
Dune: Awakening Hits PS5 and Xbox Series on September 22 With a Physical Edition and a Full Solo Mode
Dune: Awakening comes to PS5 and Xbox Series X|S on September 22 with a physical PS5 edition, full single-player mode, and the Book One story finale.
CriticalPixel · 2026-07-02
EA Has Accidentally Fixed Battlefield 6 XP Boosters Twice and Called It an Error Both Times
EA sent players a message saying Battlefield 6 XP Boosters would only drain during matches, then called both instances errors and reverted the change.
CriticalPixel · 2026-07-02
Valheim Hits 1.0 on September 9, Lands on PS5 and Switch 2, and the Price Goes Up 50% Without the Ocean Biome
Valheim leaves Early Access on September 9 with the Deep North biome, expands to PS5 and Switch 2, but the price climbs 50% to $30 and the ocean stays empty.
CriticalPixel · 2026-07-02
Xbox Project Helix Will Have No Disc Drive, and Microsoft Is Building a Disc-to-Digital Converter to Soften the Blow
Xbox Project Helix reportedly won't include a disc drive. Microsoft is building Project Positron, a disc-to-digital tool for Series X and One game owners.
CriticalPixel · 2026-07-02
Onimusha: Way of the Sword Launches Three Weeks Early on September 4, and Your Pre-Order Perks Survive the Move
Capcom has moved Onimusha: Way of the Sword from September 25 to September 4, 2026. Pre-order bonuses automatically convert to Early Adopter perks.
CriticalPixel · 2026-07-02
Attack on Titan 3 Shows Off Full Gameplay and Confirms MAPPA Is Making the Opening
Omega Force showed Attack on Titan 3 in a full gameplay presentation revealing the custom hero, all Nine Titans, and a MAPPA opening directed by Arifumi Imai.
CriticalPixel · 2026-07-01
Sony Is Closing the PS3 and PS Vita Stores in 2027, and Your Classic Games Are on a Clock
Sony confirmed the PS3 and PS Vita digital stores will close globally in July 2027. Here's what that means for classic titles and your library.
CriticalPixel · 2026-07-01
Metroid Ravenous Leaks Via Brazilian Ratings Board as a Surprise Switch 2 Sequel to Dread
Brazil's ratings board just leaked Metroid Ravenous for Switch 2, a 12+ rating that all but confirms Nintendo has a new 2D Metroid sequel in the pipeline.
CriticalPixel · 2026-07-01
The ESA Called Private Minecraft Servers Illegal at a Senate Hearing, Then Quietly Walked It Back
The ESA told California senators that private Minecraft servers are illegal and piracy. After major backlash, the lobbying group quietly softened its stance.
CriticalPixel · 2026-07-01
Krafton Caves on the Subnautica 2 Bonus Dispute, Pays All Unknown Worlds Staff and CEO Ted Gill Resigns
Krafton settles the Subnautica 2 bonus dispute, paying all Unknown Worlds staff significantly more than the promised $250M as CEO Ted Gill steps down.
CriticalPixel · 2026-07-01
Sony Is Ending Physical Disc Production for New PlayStation Games in January 2028
Sony has officially confirmed that physical disc production for all new PlayStation games will end in January 2028, meaning future releases go digital-only.
CriticalPixel · 2026-07-01
Xbox Is Closing at Least Five Studios Starting Next Week, and Marvel's Blade Could Be Dead
Microsoft's Xbox is preparing major layoffs starting July 6 with five studio closures planned. Arkane Lyon and Marvel's Blade may be cancelled.
CriticalPixel · 2026-07-01
Godot Officially Bans AI-Generated Code and Vibe Coding From All Future Contributions
The Godot Foundation has updated its contribution policy to ban AI-authored code, vibe coding, and AI-generated text in maintainer communications.
CriticalPixel · 2026-07-01
Splatoon Raiders Gets Its Own Direct and Nintendo Has Packed It With Gadgets, Loot, and Salmonid Chaos
Nintendo's Splatoon Raiders Direct revealed 100+ weapons, three tank types, gadget builds, and a Monster Hunter SOS system. Launches July 23 on Switch 2.
CriticalPixel · 2026-06-30
GTA 6 Developers File for Union Recognition at Rockstar Ahead of Fall 2026 Launch
Rockstar workers filed for voluntary union recognition through the IWGB ahead of GTA VI's fall 2026 launch, citing pay disparities and crunch.
CriticalPixel · 2026-06-30