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June 6, 2026

Crossfire was the most surprising game reveal I’ve attended in years

That's No Moon is a relatively unknown studio in Los Angeles, established during the pandemic and backed by South Korean publisher Smilegate. The studio's debut game is titled Crossfire, which is a single-player, third-person tactical shooter that diverges from Smilegate's original competitive FPS. The game features a protagonist named Minkoff, voiced by Claudia Doumit, and incorporates high lethality, limited healing options, and manual magazine reloading. Players engage in intense firefights with controlled bursts of fire and a unique on-screen reticle that enhances the connection to the weapon. The game includes a modular inventory system for managing gear and ammunition, encourages looting, and offers a linear, narrative-driven campaign. An adaptive cover system allows players to use various forms of cover dynamically. The studio aimed to balance accessibility with tactical challenges, and they proposed using the Crossfire name after exploring the franchise's lore.

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June 6, 2026

1666: Amsterdam is still happening, and I’m downloading the demo as we speak

Patrice Désilets unveiled the debut trailer for his upcoming adventure game, 1666: Amsterdam, during the Summer Game Fest livestream. The game features a protagonist named Noa and is set to launch in early access later this year, with a 30-minute demo available on Steam and the Epic Games Store. The project faced challenges after Ubisoft acquired THQ Montreal, leading to a legal battle for the game's rights. The game will allow players to navigate multiple timelines from 1666 to 1999 and the present day, with a focus on unraveling a larger truth. An exact release date has not been announced.

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June 6, 2026

Minecraft Dungeons 2 Release Date Leaks on Nintendo eShop

Mojang has announced that Minecraft Dungeons 2 will be released on September 29th. The game will feature new gameplay elements, including more challenging encounters and the ability to explore unexplored lands. Pre-ordering will provide players with exclusive rewards such as unique hero skins, a twisted cape, and a whimsical chicken pet.

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June 6, 2026

A MINECRAFT MOVIE Sequel Receives Its Official Title – A MINECRAFT MOVIE: SQUARED

Warner Bros. has announced the title of the sequel to the Minecraft film as A Minecraft Movie: Squared. The original film nearly reached a billion in global box office revenue and appealed to the under-25 demographic. Jared Hess returns as the director, and the cast includes Jason Momoa, Jack Black, Danielle Brooks, Matt Berry, Jennifer Coolidge, and Kirsten Dunst. The studio has launched The Minecraft Movie Build Challenge for fans aged 16 and older to submit their builds, with submissions accepted until July 6th, sponsored by Microsoft. The sequel is set to be released in theaters on July 23, 2027.

AppWizard

June 6, 2026

I really want to know what the cube is all about in Haex

Haex is the first title from developer Dead Astronauts, featuring a mysterious cube that alters the game environment and is a sentient entity providing skills like double-jumping. The game is a cooperative survival shooter for 1 to 4 players, focusing on managing temperature and hunger in an open world. Players will find "alien seeds" that unlock new regions and share gadgets and crafting recipes. Haex emphasizes narrative depth with procedural generation and unique storytelling, though it lacks a specific release date and showcases limited gameplay footage.

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June 5, 2026

Paramount Games Studio and PlatinumGames announce Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Last Ronin for consoles, PC

Paramount Games Studio has partnered with PlatinumGames to develop Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Last Ronin, an AAA action-adventure game inspired by the comic book series. The game will be released on various consoles and PC, though specific platforms have not been announced. A previous version of the game was being developed by Black Forest Games and published by THQ Nordic, but development stopped before Skydance merged with Paramount. Paramount Games Studio decided to revive the project with PlatinumGames due to fan enthusiasm. The game will follow the last surviving Ninja Turtle on a quest for vengeance, combining rich storytelling with engaging gameplay.

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June 5, 2026

I was worried Control Resonant wouldn’t be Control enough, but then I got lost in an infinite bedroom dimension

Remedy Entertainment's latest title, Control Resonant, features a new dynamic combat system that moves away from the reliance on primary pistols, introducing hot-swappable weapons, intricate combos, and air juggles. The game centers around the character Dylan Faden, who uses a shapeshifting weapon called the Abberant. A hands-on demo showcased a mission titled "Sinkhole," where players navigated a surreal environment while battling Hiss and manipulating gravity. The mission highlighted Remedy's storytelling, with a moment where Zoe guides Dylan through a maze using music and televisions. Control Resonant is set to launch on September 24.

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June 5, 2026

tinyBuild announces multiplayer open-world zombie survival game Last Harbor for PC

tinyBuild has announced Last Harbor, a multiplayer open-world zombie survival game set to launch on PC via Steam. The game features a post-apocalyptic landscape where players must upgrade their boats and embark on expeditions to gather resources while facing threats from the undead and other players. Inspired by the lockdown experiences of 2020, the game includes familiar weapons, crafting, and base-building mechanics. Players can find safe harbors to socialize and protect their vessels, but must be cautious of attracting the undead during confrontations. An announcement trailer and screenshots are available for viewing.

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June 5, 2026

RuneScape Dragonwilds leaves early access with full launch on PC and consoles on September 15

Becoming a member of GB MAX provides access to a global B2B leadership community in the gaming, entertainment, and tech industries, along with a VIP ticket to the GamesBeat Next event on November 2-3 in San Francisco. Jagex announced that RuneScape: Dragonwilds will launch on September 15, 2026, for PC and consoles, transitioning from early access after achieving over one million sales. The launch will include the Scorned Wilderness update and content from the Umbral Sands expansion. RuneScape: Dragonwilds is an open-world, co-op crafting and survival game set in the continent of Ashenfall, allowing solo or team play. It features quests, skill leveling, battles against dragons, and emphasizes player feedback in its development. The game will be available on Steam and the Epic Games Store, with crossplay capabilities and approximately 20 hours of content at launch.

AppWizard

June 5, 2026

Chrome is faster than ever thanks to a massive under-the-hood overhaul

Google Chrome has achieved scores of 61 in Speedometer 3.1 and 469 in JetStream 3, marking a 10% increase in JetStream and a 5% boost in Speedometer compared to the previous year. These benchmarks were measured on a MacBook Pro with macOS 26.0.1 and the Apple M5 chip. Enhancements in Chrome's performance are largely due to improvements in the V8 JavaScript engine, which included optimizations for asynchronous tasks, string comparison, and data sorting. The Chrome team has improved code optimization decision-making and made advancements in BigInt handling and memory allocation for security. Additionally, Chrome has upgraded WebAssembly performance, optimizing internal data management and compiler times. The rendering engine, Blink, has been tuned for better code translation into visual pages, and page loading has been improved through SIMD processing and optimizations in typography and graphics handling.