McAfee researchers say a Malware-as-a-Service operation called WeedHack has infected more than 116,000 Minecraft players worldwide through fake mods, clients, and utility tools promoted via malicious links and YouTube SEO poisoning.

AMD’s Frank Azor has pushed back against reports that FSR 4.1 support for RDNA 3.5 APUs has been canceled, saying no final decision has been made despite earlier comments suggesting AMD was leaning against it.

A new rumor suggests Sega or a licensing partner may be exploring a low-cost retro handheld built around physical cartridges, a 5-inch OLED display, and hardware optimized for modern 2D pixel-art games.

Xbox CEO Asha Sharma says Microsoft is still determining its approach to exclusivity as it balances expanding its publishing reach with strengthening Xbox hardware and Game Pass. Rather than adopting a blanket policy, the company plans to evaluate each title individually amid renewed industry debate over console exclusives.

Harbour Masters, known for polished Nintendo 64 PC ports, is expanding its Libultraship tools to GameCube titles, with The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess leading the effort through the native PC port Twilight Princess: Courage Reborn.

Microsoft and Nvidia are positioning AI as a practical bridge for improving legacy x86 Windows app performance on emerging Arm-based PCs powered by RTX Spark and Snapdragon X hardware. While agentic AI and emulation tools may ease app conversion and compatibility, demanding legacy software, games, and security-heavy systems will still require developer intervention.

Remedy began work on Control: Resonant soon after Control’s 2019 release, using years of prototyping, engine changes, and cross-discipline planning to shape its open-world, melee-focused sequel starring Dylan Faden.

ModRetro’s M64 is a new FPGA-based Nintendo 64 console built around AMD’s Artix UltraScale+ FPGA, aiming to reproduce original cartridge hardware behavior with tighter timing, input response, and accuracy than conventional emulation. Launching July 28, 2026, the system will start at $199 for early backers, alongside a $90 Bluetooth Pro Controller and a lineup of new N64-compatible titles.

AMD has re-announced the Ryzen 7 5800X3D at Computex 2026, positioning the $350 AM4 processor as a cost-conscious upgrade path for gamers still using DDR4 systems. The company says the relaunch required substantial engineering work, including requalifying the chip for a newer 3D V-Cache stacking process after the original TSMC method became unavailable.

Former Sega of America executive Mike Fischer revealed that Sonic co-creator Yuji Naka proposed several unusual English titles for Billy Hatcher and the Giant Egg, including the rejected name “Giant Cock,” during the game’s Western localization.

The CPU now comes bundled with Carbice's nanotube tech-based 'Ice Pads' in addition to a $100 haircut over its original launch price in 2022.

Apple is reportedly preparing a major Siri upgrade by routing some user queries through Google Cloud, where a licensed Gemini model would run on Nvidia’s Blackwell B200 GPUs. The arrangement aims to deliver more advanced AI features while preserving privacy through Nvidia’s confidential computing, which encrypts data during processing.

Activision and Infinity Ward say Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 will abandon celebrity cameos, cartoon crossovers, and other “clowny” cosmetics in favor of grounded skins tied to the game’s military narrative, following backlash to recent Black Ops and Warzone collaborations.

Subnautica 2’s early-access launch has reportedly delivered blockbuster results, with an estimated four million copies sold in its first week and revenue potentially exceeding the milestone threshold in Krafton’s acquisition deal for Unknown Worlds. The sales surge could obligate Krafton to pay up to $250 million to the studio’s former shareholders, despite months of legal efforts to avoid the bonus tied to the game’s performance.

AMD has introduced EXPO Ultra Low Latency (EXPO-ULL), a new DDR5 memory profile promising lower latency, smoother frame times, and up to 13% higher average FPS with 15% better 1% lows versus standard JEDEC memory. Certified 6000 MT/s and 6400 MT/s kits from major memory vendors are expected starting June 2026.

Jagex’s intensified anti-bot measures have reshaped Old School RuneScape in 2026, with over 6.2 million accounts banned and once-crowded farming areas now largely empty. Player reports and creator analyses suggest the crackdown has stabilized key parts of the in-game economy, though remaining bot activity indicates the fight is not over.

Remedy CEO Jean-Charles Gaudechon says Grand Theft Auto VI’s November 2026 launch could boost the wider console market rather than overshadow competing releases, including Remedy’s planned Control Resonant, playing the devil's advocate in an industry increasingly cautious about launches near Rockstar's upcoming blockbuster.

A rare New Nintendo 3DS XL signed by Shigeru Miyamoto and awarded to John “Numbers” Goldberg, winner of the 2015 Nintendo World Championships, has surpassed $21,000 in an eBay auction. The mint-condition handheld, featuring Miyamoto’s signature and a Mario sketch, is drawing strong collector interest due to its provenance and the rarity of Miyamoto-signed Nintendo memorabilia.

Colin Porch, 81, has released Return to Blacktooth: A Head Over Heels Adventure, a long-abandoned sequel begun 37 years ago, now available for Atari ST and Commodore Amiga via itch.io.

Google’s expanded AI search features, unveiled at I/O, appear to be driving users toward DuckDuckGo, whose No AI search page traffic has tripled, and app downloads have risen sharply, reflecting growing backlash against mandatory AI-generated results.

Former Sega of America marketing VP Mike Fischer claims he has heard Sega is working on a remake of Sonic CD, the 1993 Sega CD title known for its time-travel mechanics and the debuts of Metal Sonic and Amy Rose. While Sega has not confirmed the project, Fischer’s comments add to speculation amid the franchise’s renewed momentum through films, re-releases, and recent game expansions.

After Bungie confirmed Destiny 2 will receive its final live-service content update on June 9, 2026, a Change.org petition urging Sony and Bungie to greenlight Destiny 3 has surpassed 300,000 signatures.