Monday, 8 June 2026
Game News Round-Up
Daily curated games-industry news digest for 8 June 2026.
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Vampire Survivors: Legacy of the Bloodmoon Expansion announced. Releasing later this year
A 16-game retro compilation of Barbie games, called Barbie Rewind, is coming from Atari and Digital Eclipse. Will include a previously unreleased 16-bit title and a new Dreamhouse game
Hitman Classic Trilogy Remastered coming in 2027 from Saber Interactive. The compilation includes remasters of Hitman: Codename 47, Hitman 2: Silent Assassin, and Hitman: Contracts. All three games come with enhanced visuals (which can be toggled on and off), a new Photo Mode and more. Planned for a 2027 release for PC, Xbox and PlayStation consoles in 2027
Diddy Kong Racing veterans reveal Super Yooka-Laylee Kart. The game, which is so far only announced for PC, is being developed by a team that includes Diddy Kong Racing and Mickey’s Speedway USA designer Martin Wakeley, and DKR artist Kevin Bayliss
Spyro: A Realm Beyond announced, developed by Toys for Bob. Releasing Spring 2027 for Xbox Series S/X, PC, PS5 and Nintendo Switch 2
Persona 6 announced at Xbox Games Showcase 2026
Crazy Taxi World Tour announced. Developed by Sega Sapporo (featuring Kenji Kanno, the director of the original game). Releasing 2027 for Xbox Series S/X, PC, PS5 and Nintendo Switch 2
Persona 4 Revival gets a new trailer and a release date. Releasing February 18, 2027 for PC, Xbox Series S/X, PS5 and Nintendo Switch 2
Xbox has revealed the release date for Gears of War: E-Day and confirmed that it will no longer be coming to PS5. Releases October 6th 2026 for Xbox Series S/X and PC
Ninja Theory has revealed the third game in the Hellblade series, titled Senua. Releases 2027 for PC, Xbox Series S/X and Nintendo Switch 2
Plague Tale prequel Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy announced. Releases August 27th 2026 for PC, Xbox Series S/X and PS5
Stage Tour (RedOctane's new Guitar Hero-like) Shows Off New Gameplay Details and Roguelite Campaign Mode at IGN Live
- Also revealed are the Kramer guitar controller, official modular drumkit, first setlist details (featuring "RATATATA" by Babymetal & Electric Callboy, "Square Hammer" by Ghost and more) and PC and console target release platforms and more
- Eidos-Montréal and Third Kind Games are co-development partners on the game.
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