Gaming News — 2026-06-14#

Top Story#

Behaviour Interactive dropped a massive slate of announcements for the Dead by Daylight 10th Anniversary, giving survival horror fans plenty to scream about. The showcase revealed everything from a new movie director to upcoming in-game crossovers with The Walking Dead and Silent Hill, proving this asymmetrical juggernaut isn’t slowing down anytime soon.

News & Reviews#

Dead by Daylight Unveils 10th Anniversary Roadmap · IGN Behaviour Interactive held nothing back for its 10th anniversary broadcast, announcing “The Life Road” chapter featuring the game’s first Indigenous Survivor, Shane Wiigwaas, dropping June 25. Fans can also expect a standalone narrative chapter based on The Casting of Frank Stone coming in 2027, plus heavy metal collaborations with Ice Nine Kills and Iron Maiden. The sheer volume of content dropping guarantees the servers are going to be packed to the brim this summer.

Pristine Super Mario Bros. Shatters Record With $3 Million Sale · IGN A sealed 1986 copy of Super Mario Bros. just obliterated the record for the most expensive video game ever sold, fetching an absurd $3 million at auction. The game, graded a near-perfect PSA 9.6 A++, was discovered undisturbed inside a brand-new NES console bundle where it sat untouched for nearly four decades. As a bonus, the lucky buyer also got the launch edition NES console, though we all know they paid that astronomical fee for the holy grail of a cartridge.

Rockstar’s Dan Houser Defends Open-World Chaos · IGN Former Rockstar boss Dan Houser hit the Tribeca Festival to declare there’s no “right way” to play open-world titles, noting he honestly doesn’t care if you finish the story as long as you’re having fun messing with the game’s systems. Houser’s new studio, Absurd Ventures, also confirmed they are developing an unnamed AAA sci-fi action-adventure game with publisher Smilegate. It’s a refreshing philosophy from an industry veteran that perfectly explains why games like GTA remain massive, highly successful sandboxes of pure player agency.

Pokémon NAIC Upgrades to Chicago for 2027 · IGN The Pokémon North America International Championships are leaving New Orleans behind and heading to Chicago’s McCormick Place Convention Center in 2027. The move is a massive upgrade for accessibility and space, accommodating the event’s explosive 150% attendance growth over the last two years. For competitive players and traveling fans, this means vastly better flight options and plenty of room for both high-stakes tournaments and fan programming.

Free Games & Deals#

While there are no free Epic Games Store drops covered today, you can upgrade your gaming posture and home gym with a major discount on the NICEPEOPLE Adjustable Weight Bench. It is currently on sale at Amazon for just $37.79 with free shipping when you use the promo code “CZ3XAR72”. It’s an excellent, space-saving complement if you already have free weights, letting you save cash while working on those gains between matches.

Also Worth Knowing#

• 2026 Pokémon World Championships TCG Promos Revealed (IGN): Three new World Championships promo cards were unveiled, including a San Francisco-themed Pikachu card and an exclusive Paradise Resort variant for elite competitors.
• Dead by Daylight Movie Finds Its Director (IGN): Blumhouse’s Dead by Daylight film will be directed by Thordur Palsson, who aims to capture the game’s signature dread on the big screen when shooting begins in 2027.
• Timothée Chalamet Roasts Oscars After Knicks Win (IGN): Dune star Timothée Chalamet celebrated the New York Knicks’ first NBA championship since 1973 by loudly proclaiming he’d “way rather this than the Oscars”.
• Musician Oliver Tree Dies in Helicopter Crash (IGN): The internet personality and musician, known for his eccentric style and hit song “Life Goes On”, tragically passed away at age 32 following a helicopter accident in Brazil.