Gaming News — 2026-07-16#

Top Story#

Saber Interactive’s newly appointed Chief Business Officer accidentally let slip that the studio is targeting a massive 2028 lineup, which allegedly includes the highly anticipated Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic Remake and an unannounced Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 3. While Saber PR quickly tried to downplay the comments as “broad” and “not official,” this is the first positive sign of life the troubled KOTOR Remake has had in years.

News & Reviews#

New Marvel’s Wolverine Trailer Reveals Lady Deathstrike · IGN Insomniac Games has dropped an action-packed new look at Marvel’s Wolverine, confirming that the iconic villain Lady Deathstrike will be giving Logan a run for his money. The trailer also teases an unlikely team-up with Sabretooth ahead of the brutal PS5 exclusive’s September 15, 2026 launch. It looks unabashedly bloody, and thankfully, a physical disc version has been confirmed.

Sony’s Anti-Disc Stance Sparks Massive Backlash and Sold-Out Physicals · IGN Sony’s controversial decision to stop printing physical PlayStation game discs by 2028 continues to dominate industry conversations and frustrate fans. While GameStop’s CEO Ryan Cohen bizarrely claimed that the move is “totally irrelevant” because video game sales make up less than 12% of his business, core gamers are proving physical media isn’t dead by instantly selling out the PS5-exclusive physical Revered Edition of Mortal Shell 2. Sadly, analysts still insist Sony’s digital margins are too lucrative for a reversal.

Game Freak Steps Out of Pokémon’s Shadow With Beast of Reincarnation · IGN If you thought Game Freak only made Pokémon, their ambitious new action-RPG Beast of Reincarnation is here to prove you wrong. Blending the parry-heavy combat of Sekiro with the atmospheric sci-fi storytelling of NieR:Automata, this 30-to-40-hour adventure feels incredibly fresh. Releasing August 4 for PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC, the combat system alone—which tasks you with juggling protagonist Emma’s blade arts alongside her wolf companion’s magical abilities—makes it an absolute must-play.

God of War Laufey Star Dismisses “Totally Unbothered” Backlash · IGN A vocal minority has been whining about Kratos taking a backseat to his late wife Faye in the upcoming PS5 exclusive God of War Laufey, but actress Deborah Ann Woll isn’t breaking a sweat. Woll stated she’s “totally unbothered” by the toxic discourse because she knows the game is “great”. Given that the magical swordplay looks fantastic, the haters are likely going to miss out when it drops in 2027.

Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Resynced Cuts Hidden Blade Combat · IGN Fans noticed Edward Kenway’s hidden blade combat is missing from the brilliant Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Resynced, and director Richard Knight admitted it was cut so the team could prioritize the core dual cutlass combat system. However, the community is so engaged with the remake that one lucky pirate managed to accidentally stumble upon a top-secret Community Treasure Hunt chest containing the original Explorer Outfit before Ubisoft even dropped a clue.

Blood of Dawnwalker’s 30-Day Timer Won’t Actually End Your Game · IGN Time limits in RPGs usually stress players out, but Rebel Wolves is clarifying how the 30-day countdown works in The Blood of Dawnwalker. Time is treated as a currency for completing main objectives; if you simply ignore the rescue mission and let your in-game family die, the game doesn’t end—it just branches into a much darker, equally valid storyline.

Free Games & Deals#

This week, the Epic Games Store is offering two excellent freebies to claim before July 23: the turn-based 90s supernatural adventure Echo Generation: Midnight Edition and the psychological horror escape title Luto. On the deals front, don’t miss Denshattack! for just $13.59 on Fanatical if you want a fantastic anime-inspired train-trick game. For console players, Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade is down to an absurd $13.99 digitally on Xbox and Switch 2.

Also Worth Knowing#

Microsoft Restores Deleted Xbox Account (IGN): Following community outcry, Microsoft thankfully reversed an “irreversible” ban on a hacked 25-year-old Xbox account, saving thousands of dollars in games and irreplaceable family photos.
GTA 6 Hacker Sent to Normal Prison (IGN): Arion Kurtaj, the Lapsus$ hacker who leaked GTA 6 using an Amazon Firestick in a Travelodge, has been moved from a secure hospital to prison to await a November 2026 retrial.
Pokémon Go Players Scalp Elite Mewtwo (IGN): Fans hand-picked for a private Pokémon Go 10th anniversary event in Times Square are flagrantly breaking the rules to sell exclusive perfect-stat Mewtwos on eBay for up to $5,000.
Pro Jank Footy Arrives in August (IGN): Taking cues from NBA Jam, the absurd, power-up-heavy Australian Rules Football game Pro Jank Footy launches August 13 across PC and consoles.
Official Street Fighter 6 Fragrances (IGN): Capcom is launching three character-themed fragrance oils, letting players safely scent their gaming setups with the official smells of Ed, Ingrid, and Juri.