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· 2mo ago

The backlash against Sony continues over ending physical media. https://www.thesixthaxis.com/2026/07/31/every-youtube-video-playstation-posts-has-hundreds-of-comments-about-physical-discs/ #gaming #videogames #gamenews

Every YouTube video PlayStation posts has hundreds of comments about physical discs | TheSixthAxis

If Sony thought the comments about stopping production of games on physical discs were going to go away, it is not happening anytime soon. It has been

https://www.thesixthaxis.com/2026/06/17/hellraiser-revival-locks-in-an-october-release-date-for-some-halloween-horror/

· 3mo ago

Hellraiser Revival will be available in time for Halloween.

Hellraiser: Revival locks in an October release date for some Halloween horror | TheSixthAxis

Saber has fiddled with their scary Rubix cube to reveal the release date for Clive Barker’s Hellraiser: Revival, and what would you know? It's coming out

https://www.thesixthaxis.com/2026/05/09/double-fine-is-unionising-at-xbox-game-studios/

· 5mo ago

Double Fine is unionising.

https://www.thesixthaxis.com/2026/06/09/kingdom-hearts-4-switch-2-trailer/

· 4mo ago

Kingdom Hearts 4 is going to be released on Switch 2.

Kingdom Hearts 4 has a new (ish) trailer| TheSixthAxis

Square Enix has shared a new trailer for Kingdom Hearts 4, confirming that the game is coming to Nintendo Switch 2.

https://www.thesixthaxis.com/2026/06/09/xbox-game-pass-lost-millions-of-subscribers-from-2025s-price-hike/

· 4mo ago

Millions of people cancelled Game Pass when the price was raised.

Xbox Game Pass lost "millions" of subscribers from 2025's price hike | TheSixthAxis

Xbox lost "millions" of Xbox Game Pass subscribers following the massive price hikes that were announced in October 2025, the company has now admitted.

https://www.thesixthaxis.com/2026/06/09/xbox-is-rethinking-project-helix-amid-the-ai-chip-cost-crisis/

· 4mo ago

Project Helix may have to change due to the price of components amid the AI expansion.

Xbox is rethinking Project Helix amid the AI chip cost crisis | TheSixthAxis

Xbox's new chief strategy officer Matthew Ball has discussed how the company is now rethinking their future hardware plans and Project Helix, as Microsoft

https://www.thesixthaxis.com/2026/06/18/unreal-engine-5-8-just-got-a-faster-lumen-for-nintendo-switch-2/

· 3mo ago

Unreal Engine 5.8 has been updated to support better performance on Switch 2.

Unreal Engine 5.8 just got a faster Lumen for Nintendo Switch 2 | TheSixthAxis

With so many developers and publishers looking to bring their games to Nintendo Switch 2, Epic Games has announced that Unreal Engine 5.8 has a new

https://www.thesixthaxis.com/2026/06/09/all-the-ports-announcements-and-release-dates-from-the-nintendo-direct-june-2026/

· 4mo ago

Here's everything announced during today's Nintendo Direct.

All the ports, announcements and release dates from the Nintendo Direct (June 2026) | TheSixthAxis

The Nintendo Direct has just wrapped, and there's a flood of game announcements coming to Nintendo Switch 2 (and some to Switch as well). There's so many,

https://www.thesixthaxis.com/2026/06/08/valheim-1-0-launches-september-9th-for-pc-and-consoles/

· 4mo ago

Valheim 1.0 launches in September and it will be coming to PS5 and Switch 2 too.

Valheim 1.0 launches September 9th for PC and consoles | TheSixthAxis

Iron Gate has unveiled the 1.0 release date for its Viking inspired survival game Valheim, with the game launching September 9th. It will launching for

https://www.thesixthaxis.com/2026/06/09/splatoon-raiders-gets-a-new-trailer-packed-with-features/

· 4mo ago

Take a look at some of the features of Splatoon Raiders in the new trailer.

Splatoon Raiders gets a new trailer packed with features | TheSixthAxis

Nintendo have dropped a new trailer showing some of the features found Splatoon Raiders, the new single player game in the Splatoon series.

https://www.thesixthaxis.com/2026/06/09/dragons-dogma-2-and-stellar-blade-are-getting-switch-2-ports-this-year/

· 4mo ago

Dragon’s Dogma 2, Stellar Blade, Lies of P & DMC5 are getting Switch 2 ports.

Dragon's Dogma 2, Stellar Blade, Lies of P, DMC5 & Metaphor: ReFantasio are all getting Switch 2 ports this year | TheSixthAxis

It was a big Nintendo Direct for Switch 2 ports, with a whole host of new announcements from the last few years. Two major games from the last couple

https://www.thesixthaxis.com/2026/05/08/leon-must-die-forever-free-dlc-minigame-out-now-for-resident-evil-requiem/

· 5mo ago

The free Leon Must Die Forever DLC is out now for Resident Evil Requiem!

Leon Must Die Forever free DLC minigame out now for Resident Evil Requiem | TheSixthAxis

Capcom has released Leon Must Die Forever, a free DLC minigame that's been added to Resident Evil Requiem today, across all launch platforms.

https://www.thesixthaxis.com/2026/06/18/unreal-engine-6-is-bringing-generative-ai-into-its-development-tools/

· 3mo ago

Generative AI is going to be part of Unreal Engine 6.

Unreal Engine 6 is bringing generative AI into its development tools | TheSixthAxis

Epic Games has revealed what developers can expect from the recently announced Unreal Engine 6, including the Verse programming language, deeper AI

https://www.thesixthaxis.com/2026/06/17/report-redundancies-at-microsoft-owned-zenimax-have-begun/

· 3mo ago

It looks like there are job cuts at ZeniMax

Report: Redundancies at Microsoft owned Zenimax have begun | TheSixthAxis

It is reported that redundancies have begun at Zenimax, the umbrella company that includes Bethesda, ID, Arkane and others.

https://www.thesixthaxis.com/2026/06/16/microsoft-reaffirm-that-gears-of-war-e-day-and-clockwork-revolution-are-exclusive/

· 3mo ago

Gears of War E Day and Clockwork Revolution will remain Xbox console exclusive.

Microsoft reaffirm exclusive titles | TheSixthAxis

Xbox Chief Strategy Officer Matthew Ball has shut down any gossip that they're previously announced exclusive games would go multiplatform.

https://www.thesixthaxis.com/2026/05/10/killer-bean-early-access-has-been-confirmed-for-june-8th/

· 5mo ago

Killer Bean has got an early access release date, and it is only a month away. Also, would a coffee bean set on killing shadowy forces drink coffee? This is important lore to know.

https://www.thesixthaxis.com/2026/05/07/repo-the-cosmetic-update-is-out-now-check-the-fashionable-patch-notes-out/

· 5mo ago

REPO's Cosmetic Update has launched with more than 500 cosmetic parts in it.

· 5mo ago

If you want a Switch 2 get it now if you can, because prices will be going up. https://www.thesixthaxis.com/2026/05/08/nintendo-switch-2-price-increases-are-coming-nintendo-announces/ #gaming #videogames #gamenews

Nintendo Switch 2 price increases are coming in September, Nintendo announces | TheSixthAxis

Nintendo has announced price increases for the Nintendo Switch 2, taking effect this month in Japan and planned for September in the United States, Canada

https://www.thesixthaxis.com/2026/06/16/quantic-dreams-spellcaster-chronicles-shuts-down-on-friday-four-months-after-release/

· 3mo ago

Quantic Dream's multiplayer game Spellcaster Chronicles will shut down on Friday. It launched in February.

#gaming #videogames #gamenws

Dreams' Spellcaster Chronicles shuts down on Friday | TheSixthAxis

Hey, remember Spellcaster Chronicles? The game Quantic Dream was working on while their Star Wars game languished?

https://www.thesixthaxis.com/2026/06/18/grand-theft-auto-vi-preorders-live-from-june-25th/

· 3mo ago

June 25th is GTA VI pre-order day.

Grand Theft Auto VI preorders live from June 25th – cover art revealed | TheSixthAxis

Rockstar Games has announced that the Grand Theft Auto VI pre-orders will be available from June 25th on PS5 & Xbox Series XS. Rockstar Games also

https://www.thesixthaxis.com/2026/06/08/interview-how-resonance-embraces-the-minotaur-for-a-new-a-plague-tale-story/

· 4mo ago

We also sat down with Lead Writer Carol Ann Bañuls about the story of Resonance A Plague Tale Legacy.

Interview – How Resonance embraces the Minotaur for a new A Plague Tale story | TheSixthAxis

Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy is now just a few months from release at the end of August, and we had the opportunity to play a chapter from the game,

https://www.thesixthaxis.com/2026/06/09/check-out-rhythm-paradise-grooves-timing-and-multiplayer-modes/

· 4mo ago

Get a new look at Rhythm Paradise Groove.

Check out Rhythm Paradise Groove's timing and multiplayer modes | TheSixthAxis

Nintendo opened up the Direct with a look at Rhythm Heaven Groove (or Rhythm Heaven Groove) in some regions, the latest rhythm action game in the series

https://www.thesixthaxis.com/2026/06/09/destiny-2-server-issues-hundreds-thousands-players-return/

· 4mo ago

Players are flocking back to Destiny 2 which is overloading the servers.

Destiny 2 has server issues as hundreds of thousands of players return | TheSixthAxis

The servers are creaking, so why not read the 17,000 word patch notes while you wait for things to stabilise?

https://www.thesixthaxis.com/2026/06/18/planet-coaster-2-parades-dlc-floats-into-the-game-next-week/

· 3mo ago

Planet Coaster 2: Parades DLC will let you create fully customisable parades to wow your guests from next week.

Planet Coaster 2: Parades DLC floats into the game next week | TheSixthAxis

Frontier Developments has revealed Planet Coaster 2: Parades, the biggest DLC pack for the game to date, which will launch next week on 25th June.

https://www.thesixthaxis.com/2026/06/09/the-destiny-2-cast-share-emotional-farewells-in-character-ahead-of-todays-final-update/

· 4mo ago

Tissues on standbye, this is sad.

The Destiny 2 cast share emotional farewells in character | TheSixthAxis

To say goodbye properly, many of the voice actors have taken to social media to deliver messages in character.

https://www.thesixthaxis.com/2026/06/09/pokemon-pokopia-goes-under-the-sea-with-free-update-and-expansion-pass-this-august/

· 4mo ago

Underwater gameplay is coming to Pokémon Pokopia!

Pokémon Pokopia goes under the sea with free update and DLC Expansion Pass this August | TheSixthAxis

The hit cosy Switch 2 game Pokémon Pokopia is getting a bit bigger in August, with a free update that will allow you to explore under the sea, and the

https://www.thesixthaxis.com/2026/06/17/gang-of-dragon-appears-to-have-been-cancelled-and-the-studio-closed/

· 3mo ago

Not a good week, is it? It seems Gang of Dragon is dead.

Gang of Dragon appears to have been cancelled and the studio closed | TheSixthAxis

Gang of Dragon was announced at The Game Awards 2025 from Toshihiro Nagoshi, the former general director of Ryu Ga Gotoko Studio, who had left Sega to run

https://www.thesixthaxis.com/2026/06/17/final-fantasy-tactics-ivalice-chronicles-new-game-plus-update-1-5-0-patch-notes/

· 3mo ago

New Game + has arrived in Final Fantasy Tactics: The Ivalice Chronicles.

Final Fantasy Tactics: The Ivalice Chronicles snags New Game + mode in surprise update | TheSixthAxis

Square Enix has released a surprise update for Final Fantasy Tactics: The Ivalice Chronicles, adding New Game + alongside some quality of life

https://www.thesixthaxis.com/2026/06/09/xenoblade-genesis-is-a-brand-new-game-in-the-xenoblade-series-arriving-next-year/

· 4mo ago

Xenoblade Genesis has been revealed as the next game in the Xenoblade series.

Xenoblade Genesis is a brand new game in the Xenoblade series, arriving next year | TheSixthAxis

Today’s Nintendo Direct hadn’t really picked up all that much that was genuinely new, but finally, here’s a big hitter! Nintendo seemed to take great

https://www.thesixthaxis.com/2026/06/09/crushed-in-time-interview-how-to-release-a-game-thats-deliberately-broken/

· 4mo ago

Stefan sat down with Draw Me A Pixel to talk about their purposely broken game Crushed in Time.

Crushed in Time Interview – How to release a game that's (deliberately) broken | TheSixthAxis

We shine a bright light on Crushed in Time developer Draw Me A Pixel, as they are on the verge of releasing a game filled with (deliberately) bugged gameplay.

https://www.thesixthaxis.com/2026/06/17/tour-de-france-2026-review-more-than-just-the-yearly-review-cycle/

· 3mo ago

Dom got on his bike and checked out Tour de France 2026. Find out if this bike ride is worth a go.

Tour de France 2026 Review - More than just the yearly review cycle? | TheSixthAxis

Tour de France 2026 captures a lot of the strategy and action of cycling's most famous race, but is it a good game?

https://www.thesixthaxis.com/2026/06/17/rockstar-makes-gta-5-on-ps5-and-xbox-series-xs-a-free-upgrade/

· 3mo ago

The GTA 5 PS5 and Xbox Series XS upgrades are free from tomorrow for PS4 and Xbox One owners of the game, except if you own the physical Xbox One version.

Rockstar makes GTA 5 on PS5 and Xbox Series X|S a free upgrade | TheSixthAxis

Rockstar has some good news for fans of GTA, but it isn't a new trailer for GTA 6. No, with the next game on the horizon, they're now giving out free

https://www.thesixthaxis.com/2026/06/09/ps5-gears-of-war-e-day/

· 4mo ago

Oops.

PS5 logo spotted on a Gears of War E-Day trailer | TheSixthAxis

It seems Microsoft's decision to make Gears of War E-Day an Xbox console exclusive really was a last-minute thing.

https://www.thesixthaxis.com/2026/06/18/world-war-z-limitless-strain-update-adds-more-hordes-now-an-xbox-play-anywhere-game/

· 3mo ago

World War Z's Limitless Strain update is out with more horde challenges, mutators, and unlockable frames.

World War Z Limitless Strain update adds more hordes and mutators – Now an Xbox Play Anywhere game | TheSixthAxis

Saber Interactive has released the Limitless Strain update for World War Z, a free update that brings a bunch of new Horde Mode challenges, more mutators,

https://www.thesixthaxis.com/2026/06/17/black-ops-and-black-ops-ii-are-being-ported-to-ps4-and-ps5/

· 3mo ago

Black Ops and Black Ops II are getting PS4 and PS5 ports.

#gaming #videogames #gamenewa

Black Ops and Black Ops II are being ported to PS4 and PS5 | TheSixthAxis

Treyarch have announced that the original Call of Duty: Black Ops and Call of Duty: Black Ops II are being ported to PlayStation 4 and 5.

https://www.thesixthaxis.com/2026/06/16/outward-2-has-been-delayed-to-2027/

· 3mo ago

Outward 2 will not be launching into early access next month anymore. It's been delayed to next year.

Outward 2 has been delayed to 2027 | TheSixthAxis

Last month, Nine Dot Studios set the Outward 2 early access release date for July 7th following a closed beta that took place towards the end of May.

https://www.thesixthaxis.com/2026/05/08/sony-ps6-launch-date-price/

· 5mo ago

If you're expecting any details about the PS6, then you'll be waiting a while. Sony has said there are no solid plans yet.

https://www.thesixthaxis.com/2026/06/18/copa-city-review/

· 3mo ago

Copa City has plenty of potential to be a really good tycoon management game set in the football world, but it needs plenty of updates to get there. Read Aran' s review now.

Copa City Review | TheSixthAxis

Taking the view away from the pitch and the tactics, Copa City builds a tycoon management game around hosting football matches.

https://www.thesixthaxis.com/2026/06/18/a-demo-for-granblue-fantasy-relink-endless-ragnarok-is-out-now/

· 3mo ago

Granblue Fantasy: Relink – Endless Ragnarok's demo is available now.

A demo for Granblue Fantasy: Relink - Endless Ragnarok is out now | TheSixthAxis

With release just around the corner on 9th July, Cygames has dropped a demo for Granblue Fantasy: Relink - Endless Ragnarok, their expanded release and

https://www.thesixthaxis.com/2026/06/16/what-the-heck-are-you-playing-at-games-industry/

· 3mo ago

@aransuddi.bsky.social calls out the games industry, specifically the big publishers to ask what they heck they're playing at.

What the heck are you playing at, games industry? | TheSixthAxis

Armature Studio, Bluepoint Games, Sanzaru, Spiders, Twisted Pixel, Monolith Productions, Monster Games, Ubisoft Leamington, Roll7, London Studio, Ready At

https://www.thesixthaxis.com/2026/06/09/the-legend-of-zelda-ocarina-of-time-remake-has-been-revealed-for-switch-2/

· 4mo ago

It's been coming! The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time Remake comes to Switch 2 this year.

The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time remake has been revealed for Switch 2 | TheSixthAxis

The Nintendo Direct wrapped up with the announcement of a The Legend of Zelda Ocarina of Time remake. The remake will come exclusively to Nintendo Switch

· 5mo ago

Aliens: Fireteam Elite 2 is coming this summer, and it means bigger missions with a bigger team. https://www.thesixthaxis.com/2026/05/07/aliens-fireteam-elite-2-has-been-revealed-and-it-is-coming-this-summer/ #gaming #videogames #gamenews

Aliens: Fireteam Elite 2 has been revealed, and it is coming this summer | TheSixthAxis

Aliens: Fireteam Elite 2 has been officially revealed by Cold Iron Studios and Daybreak, after it was unofficially unveiled back in October via the ESRB.

https://www.thesixthaxis.com/2026/06/09/final-fantasy-resonance-brings-an-all-new-hd-2d-entry-in-the-series-to-the-switch-and-switch-2/

· 4mo ago

Final Fantasy Resonance is a brand new HD-2D pixel-art entry in the series.

Final Fantasy Resonance brings an all new HD-2D game with classic turn-based action | TheSixthAxis

It took a while to get going, but the Nintendo Direct has started firing out some exciting new announcements, and for Switch-owning Final Fantasy fans,

https://www.thesixthaxis.com/2026/06/09/xenoblade-chronicles-1-2-and-3-are-all-getting-switch-2-upgrades-this-year-starting-today/

· 4mo ago

Xenoblade Chronicles 1, 2 and 3 are getting Switch 2 upgrades, and the first upgrade is available today!

Xenoblade Chronicles 1, 2 and 3 are all getting Switch 2 upgrades this year, starting today! | TheSixthAxis

You can finally stop asking for Nintendo Switch 2 upgrades of the Xenoblade Chronicles series, because Nintendo has announced that Xenoblade Chronicle

https://www.thesixthaxis.com/2026/05/08/dark-pals-the-1st-floor-review/

· 5mo ago

Mascot horror fans may want to check out Dark Pals: The 1st Floor. Read Steve's review now.

Dark Pals: The 1st Floor Review | TheSixthAxis

Dark Pals: The 1st Floor is a hugely enjoyable dose of mascot horror that takes the conventions and mixes them up.

https://www.thesixthaxis.com/2026/06/09/the-duskbloods-is-having-a-closed-network-test-this-summer/

· 4mo ago

You will have the chance to try out The Duskbloods with a closed network test later this summer.

The Duskbloods is having a Closed Network Test this summer | TheSixthAxis

FromSoftware has finally shared a morsel of news about The Duskbloods, their Nintendo Switch 2 exclusive title.

https://www.thesixthaxis.com/2026/06/18/bounty-brawl-most-wanted-review-a-throwback-to-the-xbox-live-arcade-era-for-better-and-worse/

· 3mo ago

"A fun distraction here and there", says Jason about Bounty Brawl: Most Wanted. Read his full review at the link.

Bounty Brawl: Most Wanted Review - A Throwback To The Xbox Live Arcade Era, For Better And Worse | TheSixthAxis

If you're around my age, you remember back when gaming wasn't indie or triple-A; it was just games. Things changed a lot for console players when Xbox

https://www.thesixthaxis.com/2026/06/09/fire-emblem-fortunes-weave-launches-in-september-for-switch-2/

· 4mo ago

Fire Emblem Fortune’s Weave arrives in September.