The Esports World Cup 2025 is officially underway in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, running from July 8 to August 24. Organized by the Esports World Cup Foundation and ESL FACEIT Group, this is the second edition of the tournament following the rebranding of Gamers8—and it’s already shaping up to be the biggest esports event ever. …

After Microsoft’s big Xbox layoffs, Bethesda Softworks has pulled the plug on a bunch of unannounced projects. One of the biggest hits is a new first-person shooter from Romero Games, the studio started by Doom legend John Romero. Even though the team nailed every milestone, Bethesda suddenly cut off funding. Another major cancellation is the…

The Stop Killing Games petition is a growing global movement launched by YouTuber Ross Scott, calling for laws that protect digital game ownership. It’s pushing the European Union to require publishers to keep games accessible even after official support ends — especially if they were sold digitally. The goal is, if you buy a game,…

Subnautica 2 fans are sounding the alarm after a major leadership shake-up at Unknown Worlds just months before the game’s Early Access launch. Longtime creative director Charlie Cleveland, along with co-founders Max McGuire and Ted Gill, have stepped away from the studio’s top roles. Krafton, the parent company behind Unknown Worlds, has now placed Steve…

Xbox Game Pass Standard is getting a nice little upgrade this week, with two new additions that cover very different gaming moods. First up, the standout is Octopath Traveler 2, Square Enix’s beautifully stylized turn-based RPG. Known for its stunning HD-2D visuals and eight-character storylines, it’s a modern throwback to classic JRPGs—now available for all…