Gaming News — 2026-06-28#

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Netflix and CD Projekt Red are finally taking us back to Night City with Cyberpunk: Edgerunners 2, officially slated for a Fall 2026 release. The new 10-episode standalone season introduces a fresh crew of misfit edgerunners, promising another brutal and brilliant ride for fans of the hit RPG and its animated spin-off.

News & Reviews#

Marvel Tokon Devs Detail Magneto’s Gravity-Bending Gameplay at Evo 2026 · IGN ArcSystem Works took the stage at Evo 2026 to discuss their highly anticipated fighting game, Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls, revealing they have entirely reworked Magneto to focus heavily on his gravity and debris manipulation rather than traditional beam attacks. The developers noted that they studied actual Marvel comic panels to ensure each attack perfectly captures the iconic Master of Magnetism, cementing him as a major threat on the battlefield. The game will also feature a 10-hour story mode following characters like Captain America and Storm as they respond to a mysterious tournament promoter.

Tom Holland Hopes to Bring Miles Morales into the MCU After Spider-Man: Brand New Day · IGN With Spider-Man: Brand New Day swinging into theaters on July 31, 2026, star Tom Holland has made it clear that he actively wants to mentor Miles Morales in the live-action Marvel Cinematic Universe. Though an official Miles appearance remains unconfirmed, Holland is openly pushing to set up the next generation of web-slingers for future projects, giving fans of the beloved Insomniac Spider-Man video games plenty of hope.

Free Games & Deals#

It is a fantastic weekend to build out your backlog and upgrade your hardware. You can grab Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade for just $29.99 on the Nintendo Switch 2 or $19.99 on PlayStation 5. If you are hunting for more RPGs, the critically acclaimed Dragon Quest I & II HD-2D Remake is down to $39.99, and the excellent samurai action title Nioh 3 is currently $20 off, putting it at $47.49 on PS5. On the hardware front, snap up a 256GB Samsung microSD Express Card for only $39.99 to help manage massive game install sizes, or an Elgato Wave:3 USB microphone for $89.99 to elevate your streaming setup. Horror fans also should not miss out on grabbing Silent Hill f for an absolute steal at $29.83.

Also Worth Knowing#

• Supergirl Fails to Take Flight With $68 Million Box Office Debut (IGN): The latest DCU entry struggled to gain altitude in its opening weekend, missing expectations and earning a lukewarm 6/10 from IGN due to a scattered narrative.
• Christopher Nolan Says Mainstream Movies That ‘Play It Safe’ Should Take More Risks if They Want to Succeed (IGN): Ahead of his upcoming July historical epic The Odyssey, the legendary director challenged the film industry to embrace risk, citing audience fatigue with safe mainstream releases.
• The Best Deals Today: Criterion Collection Sale and More (IGN): Outside of gaming, film buffs can currently save 50% on 4K Blu-rays during Barnes & Noble’s massive Criterion Collection sale.