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Helldivers 2: Escalation of Freedom is Now Live

Helldivers 2: Escalation of Freedom is Now Live

It adds two new mission objectives, several new enemy types, Super-Helldive difficulty with new Fortresses and Strongholds, and much more.

Concord Animated Trailer Focuses on Emari, Bazz, and Vale

Concord Animated Trailer Focuses on Emari, Bazz, and Vale

The trio look to wrap up a mission but must first deal with hostile guards in the second episode of Freegunner Adventures.

Until Dawn Movie Has Begun Filming

Until Dawn Movie Has Begun Filming

Produced by PlayStation Productions and Screen Gems, the upcoming adaptation is being directed by David F. Sandberg of Shazam! and Lights Out fame.

God of War Developer Sony Santa Monica is Working on a New IP – Rumour

God of War Developer Sony Santa Monica is Working on a New IP – Rumour

The God of War studio's next game might be an entirely new IP, as per the LinkedIn page of a character supervisor working with the studio.

HBO Offers New Sneak Peak at The Last of Us Season 2

HBO Offers New Sneak Peak at The Last of Us Season 2

Season 2 of HBO's The Last of Us will adapt part of the second game in Naughty Dog's acclaimed series, and is coming in 2025.

What is Going on With Destiny 2 and Bungie?

What is Going on With Destiny 2 and Bungie?

Despite the critical success of The Final Shape, the studio has faced significant layoffs, with other changes reportedly inbound.

Destiny 2 Will No Longer Receive Annual Expansions Going Forward – Rumour

Destiny 2 Will No Longer Receive Annual Expansions Going Forward – Rumour

Bungie will look to offer smaller content updates for the looter shooter instead of releasing large-scale annual expansions, a new report has claimed.

Destiny 3 is Not (and Never Was) in Development – Rumour

Destiny 3 is Not (and Never Was) in Development – Rumour

It's claimed that Bungie is now focused on formulating a "smoother onboarding process" for Destiny 2 in a bid to attract more new players.

Third-Person Destiny Spinoff “Payback” Cancelled by Bungie – Rumour

Third-Person Destiny Spinoff “Payback” Cancelled by Bungie – Rumour

Longtime Bungie veterans Luke Smith and Mark Noseworthy have also left the studio as part of its recent shake-up, it's reported.

Astro’s Playroom Update Adds New Gran Turismo-Inspired Bot

Astro’s Playroom Update Adds New Gran Turismo-Inspired Bot

The last special bot arrives next month to commemorate the worldwide launch of Astro Bot on September 6th for PlayStation 5.

Helldivers 2 to Introduce “New Lethal Variants” of Existing Terminids with New Planetary Modifier

Helldivers 2 to Introduce “New Lethal Variants” of Existing Terminids with New Planetary Modifier

Arrowhead senior character artist Vidar Rapp also teases that his favorite contribution, potentially a new enemy, is yet to come.

Destiny 2: The Final Shape Sold Less Than Lightfall at Launch – Rumour

Destiny 2: The Final Shape Sold Less Than Lightfall at Launch – Rumour

In spite of widespread critical acclaim, it seems Destiny 2's recent expansion may not have enjoyed the kind of initial sales its predecessor did.

Bungie “Overstated Financial Prospects” to Sony, Necessitating Deep Cuts and Layoffs – Report

Bungie “Overstated Financial Prospects” to Sony, Necessitating Deep Cuts and Layoffs – Report

Bungie's recent round of over 200 job cuts was being planned since the early months of 2024, a new report has claimed.

Concord Trailers Showcase Lennox, Haymar, 1-0FF, and Star Child’s Abilities

Concord Trailers Showcase Lennox, Haymar, 1-0FF, and Star Child’s Abilities

Sony and Firewalk have released new gameplay trailers highlighting the ability sets of several characters in their upcoming hero shooter.

Until Dawn Remaster Receives ESRB Rating Ahead of Fall Release

Until Dawn Remaster Receives ESRB Rating Ahead of Fall Release

The remastered horror adventure game is due out for PS5 and PC this fall, but doesn't yet have a specific release date officially announced.

Star Wars Outlaws’ “Biggest Reference” for the Open World Was Ghost of Tsushima, Director Says

Star Wars Outlaws’ “Biggest Reference” for the Open World Was Ghost of Tsushima, Director Says

"What I loved about it was this purity of having a player fantasy and really leaning into it," says creative director Julian Gerighty.

Destiny 2 Developer Says Current Roadmap is “Unchanged” After Recent Layoffs

Destiny 2 Developer Says Current Roadmap is “Unchanged” After Recent Layoffs

The development team expects "no disruption to all our previously communicated content plans," including for "next year and beyond."

Bungie is Laying off Another 220 People, “Deepening Integration” with PlayStation

Bungie is Laying off Another 220 People, “Deepening Integration” with PlayStation

Roughly 17 percent of the studio's workforce is being eliminated, in addition to over 200 additional roles that are being moved elsewhere within PlayStation.

PlayStation is Spinning off a New Studio to Work on Bungie’s New Science-Fantasy Action IP

PlayStation is Spinning off a New Studio to Work on Bungie’s New Science-Fantasy Action IP

One of Bungie's incubation projects will continue with many members of its development team, only at a new studio that is being spun off by PlayStation.

Helldivers 2 Freedom’s Flame Warbond Launches August 8th, Adds New Fire-Centric Weapons

Helldivers 2 Freedom’s Flame Warbond Launches August 8th, Adds New Fire-Centric Weapons

Two new armor sets, a Booster for unleashing flames on landing, and new cosmetics, including new capes and emotes, also inbound.