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Destiny 2 Distortion Rotation: How It Works + Quest Guide

Bungie's final Destiny 2 update introduces the Distortions event and a quest to learn its mechanics. Here's a step-by-step walkthrough covering everything from finding Distorted destinations to tracking down the Strange Signal for high-tier weapon drops.

Manaal Khan·10 Jun 2026

Gaming·5 min

Nvidia RTX 50 Super Series Pushed to 2027: GPU Drought Deepens

The rumored RTX 50 Super refresh has reportedly slipped to early 2027, leaving 2026 as one of the driest years for new graphics card launches in recent memory. With AMD's RDNA 5 also delayed until late 2027 or 2028, enthusiasts face a prolonged wait for meaningful GPU upgrades.

Manaal Khan·9 Jun 2026

Gaming·4 min

AMD RDNA 5 GPUs Delayed to Late 2027 or Early 2028

Graphics card manufacturers at Computex report AMD's next-generation RDNA 5 architecture won't arrive until late 2027 at the earliest. The delay adds a full year to AMD's GPU release cycle, reflecting broader industry shifts toward AI hardware over gaming.

Huma Shazia·9 Jun 2026

Gaming·4 min

Cursemark Hits Early Access: 15 Minutes to Screen-Clearing Power

New roguelike action RPG Cursemark launched into Steam Early Access today from solo developer Casey Clyde. The game's rune-stacking spell system lets players reach absurd power levels faster than most competitors in the genre.

Manaal Khan·9 Jun 2026

Gaming·4 min

37 Cozy Game Demos Drop During Summer Game Fest Weekend

Summer Game Fest 2024 delivered a massive wave of cozy game demos, with 37 playable builds hitting Steam before Next Fest even begins. From photography adventures to llama breeding sims, the Wholesome Games Showcase and publisher events offered something for every relaxation-focused gamer.

Huma Shazia·9 Jun 2026

Gaming·5 min

9 Prime Day 2026 Gaming Headset Deals Worth Your Money

Amazon Prime Day 2026 runs June 23-26, and gaming headsets are seeing steep discounts. From the $40 Razer BlackShark V2 X to the 300-hour battery HyperX Cloud Alpha Wireless at $119, here are the deals that actually deliver value.

Manaal Khan·8 Jun 2026

Gaming·5 min

Summer Game Fest 2026: 8 Big Games That Were Missing

Summer Game Fest 2026 wrapped up with technical issues and a notable absence of tentpole titles. From Arkane's Blade to Witcher 3 DLC, here are the biggest games that skipped this year's showcase.

Huma Shazia·8 Jun 2026

Gaming·5 min

Gothic Remake Lockpicking: How to Open Scatty's Chest

The Gothic 1 Remake's new lockpicking system frustrates players with its slider-coupling puzzles. Here's a step-by-step solution for cracking Scatty's chest during the early-game Ring for Fingers quest, plus tips to stop burning through lockpicks.

Manaal Khan·8 Jun 2026

Gaming·4 min

McFarlane Toys Reveals Fallout and Helldivers 2 Elite Figures

Todd McFarlane unveiled premium collectibles from both franchises at IGN Live 2026. The new Elite Series includes Paladin Danse from Fallout 4, Joshua Graham from New Vegas, and Helldivers 2 tactical figures with wired capes and 12+ accessories.

Manaal Khan·8 Jun 2026

Gaming·4 min

Diablo Immortal Adds Warlock Class on June 17

Blizzard is bringing the Warlock to Diablo Immortal just two months after its Diablo 4 debut. The eighth playable class arrives alongside the game's 4th-anniversary update, which also introduces the iconic Lut Gholein zone.

Manaal Khan·8 Jun 2026

Gaming·5 min

1666: Amsterdam Finally Resurfaces After 15-Year Development Saga

Patrice Désilets, creator of Assassin's Creed, has finally brought his long-lost project back from the dead. The supernatural action game now features a playable demo and a twist nobody expected: you play as a cat.

Manaal Khan·8 Jun 2026

Gaming·5 min

PC Gaming Show 2026: 20 World Premieres and 60 Games Revealed

The PC Gaming Show 2026 delivered over 60 game announcements, 20 world premieres, and immediate playable demos. Major reveals included Valheim 1.0's September launch, Control Resonant's Manhattan setting, and a new Serious Sam co-op shooter.

Huma Shazia·8 Jun 2026

Gaming·5 min

Mina the Hollower Sells 300,000 Copies in 72 Hours

Yacht Club Games' follow-up to Shovel Knight has become an instant hit, blending Game Boy aesthetics with modern Soulslike design. The game's sidequests and interconnected world design have drawn comparisons to Elden Ring, wrapped in an 8-bit package.

Huma Shazia·7 Jun 2026

Gaming·5 min

Xbox Games Showcase 2026: Every Major Reveal and What's Coming

Microsoft's Xbox Games Showcase arrives amid the brand's 25th anniversary and a turbulent period of leadership changes. The event promises reveals for Gears of War E-Day, Halo: Campaign Evolved, and potentially State of Decay 3, as the company attempts to steady its gaming division after years of layoffs and studio closures.

Huma Shazia·7 Jun 2026

Gaming·4 min

Death Stranding Movie Script Nearly Done, Will Add New Characters

Director Michael Sarnoski revealed at IGN Live 2026 that his A24 Death Stranding film is in final script revisions. The movie will feature original characters while staying true to Hideo Kojima's world, with familiar faces potentially making appearances.

Huma Shazia·7 Jun 2026

Gaming·4 min

Sung Kang Reveals Drifter Trailer, His Directorial Debut

The Fast & Furious star debuted the first trailer for Drifter at IGN Live 2026. Kang wrote, directed, and stars in the film about a janitor with untapped drifting talent seeking redemption on the track.

Manaal Khan·7 Jun 2026

Gaming·4 min

Avatar Live-Action Season 2 Unveils Toph at IGN Live

Netflix's Avatar: The Last Airbender returns June 25 with Season 2, introducing Miya Cech as the beloved earthbender Toph Beifong. At IGN Live 2026, cast and creators revealed behind-the-scenes details about bringing the Blind Bandit to life, including Cech's dedication to filming barefoot in freezing Vancouver conditions.

Huma Shazia·7 Jun 2026

Gaming·4 min

Gothic Remake Lockpicking Sparks Player Backlash, Patch Coming Monday

The Gothic remake's new lockpicking mini-game has divided players, with many calling it confusing and frustrating. Developer Alkimia Interactive says it's monitoring feedback and will release a PC crash fix by Monday.

Manaal Khan·7 Jun 2026

Gaming·5 min

IGN Live 2026: Assassin's Creed, Control Sequels Lead Reveals

IGN Live 2026 kicked off in Los Angeles with major announcements including Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced, Control Resonant, and new content for The Expanse and Avatar: The Last Airbender. The two-day event is filling the E3 void with game reveals, exclusive trailers, and celebrity panels.

Manaal Khan·7 Jun 2026

Gaming·4 min

IO Interactive Revives Original Hitman Trilogy for 2027

IO Interactive has partnered with Saber Interactive to remaster the first three Hitman games for PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S. The collection brings Hitman: Codename 47, Hitman 2: Silent Assassin, and Hitman: Contracts to modern platforms with updated visuals and new features.

Huma Shazia·6 Jun 2026

Gaming·4 min

Steam Redesign Raises Indie Visibility Bar from 7K to 80K Wishlists

Valve's new Popular Upcoming page now requires roughly 80,000 wishlists for organic visibility, up from 6,000-7,000. Some indie developers call it a death blow to discoverability, while others say the new Personal Calendar feature has driven significant wishlist growth.

Huma Shazia·6 Jun 2026

Gaming·4 min

Star Citizen Alpha 4.8.1 Adds 385 Missions, Breaks Escort AI

Cloud Imperium Games shipped 385 new asteroid defence missions in Star Citizen's latest alpha patch. Players are reporting that escort targets fly into closed hangar doors and explode, failing missions before they can be completed.

Manaal Khan·6 Jun 2026

Gaming·4 min

The Wolf Among Us 2 Finally Gets a Release Window: 2027

Seven years after its announcement, Telltale Games has confirmed The Wolf Among Us 2 will arrive in 2027. The sequel to the beloved 2014 narrative adventure made its return at Summer Game Fest with a new story trailer and the promise of a remastered original game by holiday 2026.

Manaal Khan·6 Jun 2026

Gaming·4 min

Indie Studio Spent 1,500 Hours on Bandcamp to Escape Algorithms

Metanet Software, the studio behind cult platformer N++, manually curated nearly half a million songs over two years to build the soundtrack for N Plus Infinity Times Two. The developers rejected recommendation algorithms entirely, opting for what they call a 'full organic, free range' approach to music discovery.

Huma Shazia·6 Jun 2026