3 Key Takeaways: A simple farming simulator created by a teenager has set a new benchmark in the gaming world. Grow a Garden, a game hosted on Roblox, drew an astonishing 21 million concurrent users on June 21—more than any Roblox title in history and surpassing even Fortnite’s record-setting 2020 Marvel event. Farming Fun Outgrows…
Key Takeaways: After eight years in closed beta, Escape from Tarkov is finally preparing for its full launch. Developer Battlestate Games has officially confirmed that the hardcore extraction shooter will release as Version 1.0 in July 2025, alongside a much-anticipated Hardcore Wipe, marking a pivotal moment for the franchise. Version 1.0 and Hardcore Wipe Set…
Key Takeaways Damon and Baby Announced by Guilty Gear Creator Daisuke Ishiwatari Arc System Works held its highly anticipated showcase on June 27, 2025, revealing five new game projects currently in development. While fans of the studio’s signature fighting franchises were expecting a new entry in the genre, no fighting game was announced—though a familiar…
Key Takeaways: A Fresh Face for Resident Evil 9 Capcom has officially revealed why Resident Evil Requiem—the ninth mainline game in the franchise—won’t star fan-favorite Leon S. Kennedy. Instead, players will step into the shoes of Grace Ashcroft, a new character who breaks away from the series’ traditional tough-guy leads. Grace, an introverted FBI analyst…
Key Takeaways: Microsoft has officially launched the GTA VI wishlist page on the Xbox Store, marking another major step toward the highly anticipated release of Rockstar Games’ next blockbuster title. The wishlist page went live on June 26, 2025, and was shared through Xbox’s verified Twitter account — quickly going viral. Massive Fan Reaction on…
Key Takeaways: A new horror title has quietly made its way to the PlayStation Store, and it’s already turning heads. Underward, a cooperative horror game developed by indie studio Intense, has been stealth released as a PS5 console exclusive — with no official announcement or PlayStation marketing. Priced at just $12.49, the game is also…
Key Takeaways: Nintendo is bringing back another fan-favorite title for its growing Nintendo Switch 2 GameCube library. The company announced that Super Mario Strikers, the chaotic arcade-style soccer game starring Mario and friends, will be available next week through the Switch Online + Expansion Pack service A Beloved Arcade Soccer Classic Returns Originally launched in…
Key Takeaways: On June 26, 2025, Riot Games announced a major policy shift by allowing esports betting companies to sponsor Tier 1 teams in League of Legends and Valorant. This marks the first time Riot has officially opened its top-tier competitive scene to betting-related sponsorships, aiming to create a more sustainable and regulated ecosystem. According…