Gaming News — 2026-07-02#

Top Story#

Sony dropping physical discs for all new PlayStation games starting in January 2028 is easily the most staggering and offensive industry shift of the week. This anti-consumer move basically abandons game preservation and ownership, sparking widespread backlash from furious fans, historians, and even parody tweets from brands like KFC and Domino’s Pizza.

News & Reviews#

Onimusha: Way of the Sword Release Date Moved Forward · IGN Capcom’s highly anticipated action-adventure sequel Onimusha: Way of the Sword is coming earlier than expected, bumping its release date up to September 4, 2026, for PC, PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and Nintendo Switch 2. A playable demo is available now, and securing save data from it will unlock a special Kubi Akari charm in the full game. This title marks the franchise’s first mainline entry in two decades, and our recent hands-on sessions prove it is shaping up to be a massive win for Capcom.

Final Fantasy 7 Revelation Getting Story Expansion Pass · IGN A massive leak on the Epic Games Store database revealed a listing for a Final Fantasy 7 Revelation Story Expansion Pass alongside placeholders for up to nine DLC packs. Slated to launch in the first half of next year, the concluding chapter of the remake trilogy could introduce fully-fledged narrative expansions to keep players hooked. Fans are already speculating that the DLC could adapt spinoff material like Dirge of Cerberus or Crisis Core to make the ultimate definitive package.

Silent Hill: Townfall Continues To Revitalize the Series · IGN Silent Hill: Townfall, arriving on September 24 for PS5 and PC, looks incredibly promising as it leans heavily into suspenseful, slow-paced first-person stealth. Developed by No Code, the game tasks you with using a CRTV handheld radio to track horrific enemies through walls and navigate an abandoned, fog-covered Scottish port town. It is an atmospheric thriller that beautifully captures the core tenets of the franchise’s legendary survival horror.

Obsidian Entertainment Reportedly NOT at Risk of Closure · IGN Despite terrifying rumors that Xbox’s ongoing internal “reset” put Fallout: New Vegas developer Obsidian Entertainment on the chopping block, reporters have clarified that the studio is actually being kept safe. With Avowed and The Outer Worlds 2 previously missing commercial targets, fans were rightfully worried about the talented RPG team’s future. Thankfully, it seems Xbox is holding onto them, even as the broader games industry braces for further Microsoft layoffs.

College Football 27 Review So Far · IGN College Football 27 steps onto the field with major overhauls to both pre-play defensive adjustments and Dynasty mode management. The new Dynasty Points and NIL deal mechanics make running a team far more complex and menu-heavy than before, completely transforming the recruitment phase. While muscle memory might betray you on defense at first, playing the newly added tight end position in Road to Glory is undeniably a blast.

Free Games & Deals#

On the Epic Games Store, you can claim the classic point-and-click horror I Have No Mouth, and I Must Scream and the co-op beat-’em-up River City Girls 2 for absolutely zero cost until July 9, 2026. Over on the PC gaming side, a Steam code for Death Stranding 2: On the Beach is currently discounted to a stellar $44.99 at Newegg with promo code EPF4883. Meanwhile, UK gamers can exploit a brilliant EA Play conversion trick to score 10 months of Xbox Game Pass Ultimate for just £72.82, bringing the effective cost down to roughly £7.28 a month.

Also Worth Knowing#

• ESRB Leaks Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine - Master Crafted Edition for PS5 and Switch 2: The ESRB briefly listed Sega’s modernized third-person shooter for Sony and Nintendo’s latest consoles before swiftly removing the mention.
• Marvel Super Heroes Comes to Magic: The Gathering: A welcoming standalone Universes Beyond card set lets you build synergistic decks with iconic characters like Iron Man and Thanos, making it a perfect onboarding point for MTG beginners.
• Hellraiser: Revival Preview: Launching October 8 for PlayStation, Xbox, and PC, this survival horror-action game intelligently blends Resident Evil-style combat with P.T.-inspired psychological loops.
• Razer Iskur V2 NewGen Review: Razer’s updated flagship gaming chair retails at $649.99 and improves upon its predecessor with more breathable EPU synthetic leather and excellent dual-density foam seating.
• Pokémon TCG: Chaos Rising Sealed Boosters Are Back: Amazon has restocked highly coveted Chaos Rising booster displays at their market rate of $229.55, letting collectors rip packs for roughly $6.37 each.