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Godot EngineGenerative AIOpen Source

Godot Engine Cracks Down on "Vibe-Coding," Mandates AI Disclosure from Contributors

The Godot Foundation, the nonprofit organization behind the popular open-source Godot game engine — the same engine powering the highly anticipated Slay the Spire 2 — has announced a significant policy shift targeting the use of generative AI by contributors. The foundation is cracking down on so-called "vibe-coding," a term used to describe the practice of using AI tools to generate code with minimal human oversight or understanding, citing a rise in low-effort, AI-generated submissions flooding the project's contribution pipeline.

Jul 2, 2026

Love and DeepspaceAnime Expo 2026Gacha

Love and Deepspace Pulls Valko from Anime Expo 2026 Booth After Backlash

Love and Deepspace's presence at Anime Expo 2026 has taken an unexpected turn after developer Papergames quietly removed Valko from its booth lineup. The character, who was set to appear as part of Interactive Sessions at the event, has had all associated activations pulled — leaving fans who were looking forward to meeting the newest addition to the game's roster of love interests disappointed.

Jul 2, 2026

Game PreservationPlayStationDRM

Game Preservation Crisis: DRM, Disc Removal & Why Piracy May Be the Only Answer

Sony's decision to end physical disc production for PlayStation has sent shockwaves through the game preservation community, with experts and historians warning of a looming cultural catastrophe. The Video Game History Foundation (VGHF) has been particularly vocal, pointing out that simply downloading a digital copy of a game like GTA 6 and "hoping it'll run in 50 years is not a preservation solution." The foundation expressed deep frustration with the industry's indifference, asking what exactly companies expect preservation institutions to do when they refuse to offer any meaningful alternative to physical media. Polygon further underscores that the fallout from PlayStation's disc-free future won't just sting collectors — it stands to affect every player, even those who have never bought a physical game in their lives, as digital storefronts remain vulnerable to shutdowns, licensing lapses, and corporate decisions beyond any consumer's control.

Jul 2, 2026

Subnautica 2Unknown WorldsKrafton

Subnautica 2 Legal Battle Ends: Krafton to Pay Dev Bonuses, CEO Steps Down

The long-running legal dispute between Subnautica 2 publisher Krafton and Unknown Worlds' founders has finally reached its conclusion, with Krafton agreeing to pay bonuses to every member of the development studio. The settlement brings an end to a year-long court battle that began after Krafton attempted to withhold the bonuses, prompting the founders to take legal action. The resolution marks a significant win for the developers at Unknown Worlds, who fought to secure the compensation they were owed.

Jul 2, 2026

Rhythm HeavenNintendo SwitchNintendo Music

Rhythm Heaven Groove Launches to Strong Reviews & Nintendo Music Update

Rhythm Heaven Groove has finally arrived on Nintendo Switch, and the long-awaited rhythm game is landing to a warm critical reception. Outlets including Eurogamer, Siliconera, and Nintendo Life have all weighed in with positive assessments, praising the game for faithfully continuing the franchise's beloved formula while delivering a robust and entertaining collection of minigames. Eurogamer called the beat-matching classic a return "in fine voice," while Siliconera noted the game "follows the franchise formula very closely, building a familiar but robust toy box for fans of the beat." Notably, the title carries extra significance as the final announced first-party Switch 1 game, making it a landmark release for the console's legacy.

Jul 2, 2026

Mario Kart WorldNintendo Switch 2Game Updates

Mario Kart World Ver. 1.7.0 Adds New Knockout Tour Routes & Photo Mode Stickers

Nintendo has rolled out version 1.7.0 of Mario Kart World on Switch 2, bringing a fresh wave of content and refinements to the popular racer. The headline additions are two brand-new Knockout Tour routes, giving players more varied and challenging race progressions to tackle and master. Knockout Tour, which tasks racers with surviving elimination rounds across a series of courses, gets a meaningful shot of replayability with these new route combinations.

Jul 2, 2026

Doom: The Dark AgesDLCid Software

Doom: The Dark Ages' Revelations DLC Brings Classic Levels & New Movement Abilities

id Software has officially unveiled Revelations, a major expansion for Doom: The Dark Ages that promises to be "the culmination of 35 years of Doom." The DLC is estimated to offer 10 to 12 hours of new content, and it's shaking things up in a big way — classic levels from the original 1993/1994 Doom are making a return as part of the expansion's endgame, giving longtime fans a nostalgic trip back to where it all began while seamlessly weaving that legacy into The Dark Ages' medieval hellscape.

Jul 2, 2026

Diablo 4Season 14Blizzard Entertainment

Diablo 4 Season 14 "Death Awakening": Pandemonium Ruptures, New Quests & Endgame Relief

Diablo 4's Season 14, dubbed "Death Awakening," is now live and brings a wealth of new content and quality-of-life improvements to Sanctuary. Chief among the new additions are Pandemonium Ruptures — occult-themed rift-like events that task players with destroying waves of demonic enemies in exchange for seasonal rewards. Guiding players through the chaos is the new "Across the Threshold" questline, which introduces the Realmwalker, a key seasonal mechanic that opens the door to these dangerous dimensional tears scattered across the world map.

Jul 2, 2026

CapcomOnimushaNintendo Switch 2

Onimusha: Way of the Sword Gets a Surprise Release Date Move-Up to September 4

Capcom has surprised fans by pulling Onimusha: Way of the Sword forward by 21 days — the samurai action-adventure title will now launch on September 4, 2026, across PS5 and Nintendo Switch 2, rather than the previously confirmed September 25, 2026 date. The move is particularly eyebrow-raising given that Capcom had only just reaffirmed the September 25 window during its Capcom Spotlight digital showcase last week, making the sudden change all the more unexpected.

Jul 2, 2026

MetroidNintendo Switch 2Leak

Metroid Ravenous Leaked by Ratings Board: New 2D Metroid Possibly Coming

A mysterious new Metroid game appears to have been leaked ahead of any official announcement, after a rating for a project titled "Metroid Ravenous" surfaced on the Brazilian Ministry of Justice and Public Security website. The listing — spotted on July 1, 2026 — points to an unannounced Nintendo Switch 2 title, with multiple outlets noting that the game is likely a new entry in the 2D Metroid lineage. Ratings board leaks have historically proven reliable, and this one has quickly set the internet ablaze with excitement from Samus fans. The timing of the leak is particularly intriguing. Metroid Prime 4 recently launched to mixed commercial results, yet Nintendo appears undeterred and may already have another Metroid project — or possibly more than one — ready to go. A follow-up rumour from Nintendo Life suggests that Metroid Ravenous might not even be the only Metroid game currently in the pipeline, hinting that the franchise could be entering a new era of prolific output. Destructoid further reported that the title could arrive on Switch 2 as soon as this year, raising the stakes considerably for Nintendo fans eager for their next dose of atmospheric exploration and bounty hunting.

Jul 2, 2026

XboxProject HelixAll-Digital

Xbox Project Helix Going All-Digital With Disc-to-Digital Feature to Ease Transition

The console industry's shift away from physical media is accelerating on both sides of the aisle. Microsoft's next-gen console, codenamed Project Helix, is reportedly set to launch without a disc drive, following Sony's parallel move to phase out disc support for PlayStation starting in 2028. With both platform holders converging on an all-digital future, the era of physical game ownership as we've known it appears to be drawing to a close.

Jul 2, 2026