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🖥 PlayStation, Xbox, PCMortal Shell 2: Holding Cells walkthrough (Part 8)
!(https://assetsio.gnwcdn.com/mortal-shell-2-well-entrance-to-holding-cells.jpg?width=690&quality=85&format=jpg&auto=webp) If you've been following along with our Mortal Shell 2(https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/games/mortal-shell-2) walkthrough, then the last two areas you conquered were the Blackridge Cliffs(https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/mortal-shell-2-walkthrough-part-6-blackridge-cliffs) and the Gloomshade Grove(https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/mortal-shell-2-walkthrough-part-7-gloomshade-grove). In both areas, you've found wells which I specifically told you not to descend yet. Well, now it's time to discover what lies below. The Holding Cells form a large subterranean dungeon which bridges the gap between the two regions of Fainweald. It's a dungeon with a couple of hidden secrets, several key collectibles, and one very dangerous boss fight. If you need a helping hand through the area, then you're in the right place! Below I'll take you step by step through every part of the Holding Cells in Mortal Shell 2. Read more(https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/mortal-shell-2-walkthrough-part-8-holding-cells)
🎮 PlayStation, Xbox, Multi-platformTake-Two Loses Billions In Market Value Since GTA 6 Leaks Began
GTA 6 is set for a big reveal on August 27(https://www.gamespot.com/articles/netflix-gta-6-exclusive-seems-doomed/) with an extended trailer coming to Netflix, but ahead of that, alleged gameplay footage is leaking everywhere(https://www.gamespot.com/articles/apparent-gta-6-footage-and-map-leak-as-rockstar-issues-takedowns/). The leaks began earlier this week, and Rockstar owner Take-Two's stock price has fallen this week as well. Take-Two has seen its total market cap lose billions, as the company's share price began the week around $245. Today, shares are trading around $236. !(https://www.gamespot.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/ViceCity028725c8.jpg?w=636) GTA 6 releases this November on PS5 and Xbox Series X|S. The share price of a company can be affected by news, and the GTA 6 leaks have been substantial, generating numerous headlines and even jokes from the US government(https://x.com/uscpsc/status/2090157772117516766?s=46). Another factor that could be affecting Take-Two's share price includes its top boss Strauss Zelnick selling $10 million worth of shares recently(https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1223489/000094658126000069/xslF345X06/form4.xml). Additionally, Take-Two's recent earnings report(https://ir.take2games.com/static-files/4f630313-26c4-4e73-a556-a2db39514449) showed that the company lost more than $30 million the past three months, with net bookings falling, too. Another new development for Take-Two's stock recently was the disclosure that the Ontario Teachers' Pension Plan bought nearly 150,000 shares of the company(https://www.quiverquant.com/institutions/ONTARIO%20TEACHERS%20PENSION%20PLAN%20BOARD/) worth more than $37 million. Take-Two's share price has bounced around a lot so far this year, and, as of today, it's down more than 6% year-to-date. Over the past year, Take-Two stock is up 3.3%. Anyone who has been a long-term shareholder has benefitted greatly, as Take-Two stock is up about 50% in the past five years. When GTA 5 came out in 2013, Take-Two's stock price was about $18. Today, it's above $235. GTA 6 also suffered a leak in September 2022. At the time, Zelnick said it was "really frustrating and upsetting,"(https://www.gamespot.com/articles/gta-6-leak-was-really-frustrating-and-upsetting-take-two-says/1100-6511236/) but the leaks had no financial impact. Set for release on November 19, GTA 6 is coming to PS5 and Xbox Series X|S. The developers at Rockstar were reportedly testing the game for Switch 2(https://www.gamespot.com/articles/gta-6-for-switch-2-tests-reportedly-happening-but-dont-get-your-hopes-up/1100-6536305/), but fans should not get their hopes up.
🎮 PlayStation, Nintendo Switch, Xbox, Multi-platformPlayStation and Xbox Sales Are in Big Trouble After Massive Price Hikes
The game industry just hit its lowest hardware sales figures since the pandemic due to AI-driven price increases.
🖥 PlayStation, Xbox, PCMortal Shell 2: Gloomshade Grove walkthrough (Part 7)
!(https://assetsio.gnwcdn.com/mortal-shell-2-bloodcursed-lithopod-close-up.jpg?width=690&quality=85&format=jpg&auto=webp) In the last part of our Mortal Shell 2(https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/games/mortal-shell-2) walkthrough, we carefully dismantled every enemy in the dangerous Blackridge Cliffs(https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/mortal-shell-2-walkthrough-part-6-blackridge-cliffs), which proves that you're ready for another major area of Fainweald: the Gloomshade Grove, to the west of Widow's Overlook. This expansive area, like the Blackridge Cliffs, is a gateway to several other regions. But as always, I like to keep this walkthrough as intuitive as possible and clear the map one area at a time. And Gloomshade Grove has a lot of excellent valuables to find - including a brand new weapon and sidearm! In this guide, I'll walk you step by step through the Gloomshade Grove in Mortal Shell 2, highlighting all collectibles along the way, and explaining how best to tackle every single enemy, boss, and challenge in the right order. Read more(https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/mortal-shell-2-walkthrough-part-7-gloomshade-grove)
🎮 PlayStation, Multi-platformCall Of Duty: Black Ops 2 Port From 14 Years Ago Sold Better In July Than Any Other Game In US
Circana has released its latest monthly sales report, revealing which games sold the best in the US, and Activision's Call of Duty: Black Ops 1 and 2 ports performed particularly well. The Black Ops 2 port for PS4 and PS5 was July 2026's best-selling game overall in the US ranked by dollar sales. The Black Ops 1 port, meanwhile, ranked No. 5. !(https://www.gamespot.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/BlackOpsports.webp) The Black Ops ports for PS4 and PS5 did gangbusters in July. These games shadowdropped on July 9, priced at $40 (or $20 through August 6 for PS Plus subscribers). The games do not feature many technical or visual improvements, and that was kinda the whole point, as fans called on Activision to give them the OG experience for both, warts and all. That worked out well for Activision and Microsoft, as the games reportedly combined to sell more than 11 million copies, generating more than $430 million(https://www.gamespot.com/articles/black-ops-1-and-2-ports-sold-11-million-copies-combined-on-playstation-benefitting-both-xbox-and-sony/). Previously, the only way to play the games on PlayStation was to find an old PS3 and go from there since they were never made available via backwards compatibility on PS4 or PS5. The pent-up demand helped bolster sales(https://www.gamespot.com/articles/black-ops-1-and-2-ports-sold-11-million-copies-combined-on-playstation-benefitting-both-xbox-and-sony/), industry analyst Rhys Elliott said. He added that Activision spent basically zero dollars to market them, nor does the company need to spend money for ongoing development. Microsoft and Activision are the big winners here, and so is Sony–its 30% cut of the $430 million works out to about $130 million “for doing basically nothing” but hosting them, Elliott said. The games have no doubt sold more copies since Elliott released his report in early August, further enriching the parties involved. Circana said EA Sports College Football 27, which was July's No. 2 best-selling games based on dollar sales, would have been No. 1 had that game and the EA Sports MVP Bundle been combined. That bundle includes CFB 27 and Madden 27. Below you can see the top 10 best-selling games of July 2026 in the US. The figures include physical sales and estimated digital sales. July 2026 best-selling games in the US 1. Call of Duty: Black Ops 2 2. EA Sports College Football 27 3. Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced 4. EA Sports MVP Bundle 5. Call of Duty: Black Ops 6. Halo: Campaign Evolved 7. Splatoon Raiders 8. Echoes of Aincrad: Sword Art Online 9. Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream 10. 007 First Light
🎮 PlayStation, Xbox, Multi-platformUS Video Game Spending Just Had One Of Its Worst Julys Ever
After a few solid months(https://www.gamespot.com/articles/these-new-releases-gave-game-spending-a-much-needed-boost-in-march/1100-6539539/), it looks like video game spending hit a slump in July. That's according to new data by Circana, with the analyst firm saying that total video game spending in the US fell 10% year-over-year in July to $4.5 billion. New physical software sales also hit an all-time July low of $85 million--since tracking began in 1995 by Circana--and hardware sales dropped to their lowest July level since 2020. According to Circana, higher hardware prices driven by the components crisis have had a significant impact on PS5 and Xbox Series X|S console sales, and year-over-year metrics continue to suffer against the record-breaking June 2025 launch of the Nintendo Switch 2. "July video game hardware spending fell 29% when compared to a year ago, to $282 million, the lowest total for a July month since 2020 ($163 million)," Video Games at Circana senior director Mat Piscatella explained in the report. "Total hardware unit sales fell 39% versus July 2025, while the average selling price of a new unit of video game hardware jumped by 16%, to $542. Unit sales were down on all console platforms when compared to a year ago. PlayStation 5 unit sales fell 6% versus July 2025, while Xbox Series dropped 18% and Switch 2 declined by 51%." https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=92NCgo5zce0 The PS5 still led the July hardware market in dollar sales, while the Switch 2 sold the most units overall last month. Having been on the market for 14 months, the Switch 2 is outselling the original Switch by 11% over the same period. Circana also noted that for the 2026 year-to-date period, physical game sales for PlayStation consoles accounted for 32% of total US consumer spending, while spending on physical games for Nintendo hardware sat at 63%. In terms of content, spending fell 9% in July when compared to a year ago, to $4.1 billion. Circana noted a decline in spending on mobile games as the primary driver of this drop, alongside a decrease in spending on console and PC games. For the video game highlights, Call of Duty: Black Ops 2 was the best-selling game of July in dollar sales, thanks to a PS5/PS4 port of it and its predecessor. EA Sports College Football 27 was July’s second-best-selling individual title in full-game dollar sales. Monopoly Go also experienced a surge in popularity--thanks mostly to a crossover with The Simpsons, and was the biggest game when it came to consumer spending. Pokemon Go also hopped several places upward in the top ten on the back of its anniversary celebrations. "Pokemon Go was the biggest mover, climbing to third during its 10th anniversary month," Sensor Tower's Bryan Isagholian added. "Niantic ran boosted XP events, anniversary-themed Pokemon, and follow-up events through July, alongside larger real-world activations like Go Fest and a Times Square Mega Mewtwo raid. Revenue rose +230% month-over-month." Resident Evil Requiem(https://www.gamespot.com/articles/capcom-is-having-a-great-year-and-it-has-franchises-new-and-old-to-thank/) is still the best-selling game in the US for 2026, but it could drop a few places soon. As we draw closer to the busy holiday season, sports games like NBA 2K27 and AAA releases like Call of Duty usually emerge as the year's best-sellers. On top of that, early sales for GTA 6 are looking impressive(https://www.gamespot.com/articles/gta-6-has-already-made-400-million-from-preorders-apparently/), reportedly bringing in $400 million before the game's launch in November. Top 10 Best-Selling US Video Games (July 2026) Based on combined physical and full-game digital dollar sales (7/5/2026 – 8/1/2026). Excludes mobile games and digital add-on content. 1. Call of Duty: Black Ops 2 (Previous Rank: 67) 2. EA Sports College Football 27 (New) 3. Assassin's Creed: Black Flag: Resynced (New) 4. EA Sports MVP Bundle (2026) (New) 5. Call of Duty: Black Ops (Previous rank: 150) 6. Halo: Campaign Evolved (New) 7. Splatoon Raiders (New) 8. Echoes of Aincrad: Sword Art Online (New) 9. Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream (Previous Rank: 6) 10. 007 First Light (Previous Rank: 3) Top 10 Best-Selling US Video Games to date in 2026 Based on combined year-to-date physical and full-game digital dollar sales. Excludes mobile games and digital add-on content. 1. Resident Evil: Requiem (Previous Rank: 1) 2. 007 First Light (Previous Rank: 3) 3. Crimson Desert (Previous Rank: 2) 4. MLB: The Show 26 (Previous Rank: 4) 5. Call of Duty: Black Ops II (Previous Rank: 130) 6. Forza Horizon 6 (Previous Rank: 5) 7. Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream (Previous Rank: 7) 8. Lego Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight (Previous Rank: 6) 9. Pokemon: Pokopia (Previous Rank: 8) 10. EA Sports College Football 27 (Rank: New)
🖥 PlayStation, PCSilent Hill: Townfall's latest gameplay trailer reminds me why the series shouldn't have guns
You shouldn't bring a gun to a therapy session.
🖥 PlayStation, PCSony reportedly reverses course on live service co-op Horizon game after 'negative player feedback'
The spinoff has been undergoing a rework since June.
🖥 PlayStation, PC, Multi-platformMarvel Tokon: Fighting Souls Review: A Worthy Fighting Game That Can't Overcome Tech Problems
Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls is a creative new take on tag games, but the PC port needs major work.
🎮 PlayStation, Xbox, Multi-platformGTA 6 Has Already Made $400 Million+ From Preorders, Apparently
According to a third-party research company, GTA 6(https://www.gamespot.com/articles/grand-theft-auto-6-everything-we-know/1100-6503729/) has already brought in more than $400 million in revenue from preorders. Sensor Tower's sales tracker for GTA 6(https://sensortower.com/grand-theft-auto-VI/sales-tracker) states that Rockstar sold 4.38 million copies, including any returns, through August 18, generating $429 million. The research firm said the sales mix is 77% PS5 and 23% Xbox Series X|S. This data is not confirmed, but it would not be a surprise to learn that GTA 6 is performing exceptionally well already given the massive hype behind it. Preorders began on June 25 for the $80 standard edition and $100 Ultimate Edition. According to Rockstar owner Take-Two, preorder numbers for GTA 6 are unprecedented in the video game industry(https://www.gamespot.com/articles/gta-6-preorders-are-unprecedented-across-the-industry-take-two-claims/?utmsource=dlvr.it&utmmedium=facebook), though the company declined to share an official figure(https://www.gamespot.com/articles/gta-6-preorder-numbers-wont-be-revealed-because-they-could-be-misleading-take-two-ceo-says/). So far, more people are preordering the game's $100 edition(https://www.gamespot.com/articles/gta-6-could-have-had-an-even-higher-price-as-100-edition-proves-popular/). GTA 6 preorder numbers are expected to climb higher still, as experts believe the majority of preorders will come in the last week or so before launch(https://www.gamespot.com/articles/gta-6-preorders-alone-could-pay-for-production-budget-expert/). One analyst has said GTA 6 could achieve 25 million preorders by launch, and that would work out to about $2 billion in revenue(https://www.gamespot.com/articles/gta-6-preorders-alone-could-pay-for-production-budget-expert/). That's enough to cover the game's development budget and the majority of marketing expenses. GTA 6’s proper marketing campaign has not begun yet–fans can expect it to kick off with the August 27 trailer on Netflix(https://www.gamespot.com/articles/netflix-gta-6-exclusive-seems-doomed/). Following multiple delays, GTA 6 releases on November 19 for PS5 and Xbox Series X|S. The standard edition could have been even more than $80(https://www.gamespot.com/articles/gta-6-could-have-had-an-even-higher-price-as-100-edition-proves-popular/), but Take-Two's Strauss Zelnick said the company wanted the game to be in reach for most people. For comparison, GTA 5 launched at $60 back in 2013. That same $60 is equivalent to about $85 today due to inflation.
🎮 PlayStation, Multi-platformEx-PlayStation Boss Says Game Development Will Have A “Tough Future” Because Of AI
As a veteran of the industry, former PlayStation Studios boss Shuhei has a lot of thoughts about where things are currently headed. And with AI infiltrating just about every major developer under the sun, he is both fascinated by and worried about artificial intelligence's overall impact on game development. In an August 18 Gamerbraves interview(https://www.gamerbraves.com/exclusive-from-playstation-to-indie-advisor-shuhei-yoshida-talks-games-ai-and-the-future-of-the-industry/), Yoshida said AI tools are "allowing almost anybody to become a game developer." Because AI can do things like write code for you, an artist or a designer can create entire games by themselves now. This, in his mind, will lead to more games being created and released than ever before. While he praised the speed at which developers will be able to launch games with AI, Yoshida was quick to put the rose-tinted glasses away, highlighting the adverse effects it could have on gaming. "For anyone who wants to make money by developing games, we'll see even tougher competition going forward,” he said. "As a fan of games, I'm very excited about the future and seeing so many interesting games come out. But from a developer's standpoint, it's going to be a really tough future." For him, "tougher competition" is the greatest concern, as the exorbitant amount of games released will give consumers more options and probably a greater sense of decision paralysis. Yoshida also commented on PlayStation's decision to end all physical disc production in January 2028(https://www.gamespot.com/articles/playstations-disc-based-game-sales-have-dropped-dramatically-in-recent-years/), saying it may not be "such a big issue(https://www.gamespot.com/articles/former-playstation-boss-weighs-in-on-sony-killing-off-physical-game-discs/)" since physical-disc games still often require downloads, just like digital media. Still, he did acknowledge how much it'd suck if "physical games were no longer available to collect." Yoshida has been opening up about all facets of the games industry, from explaining why he was fired from his position(https://www.gamespot.com/articles/former-playstation-exec-shuhei-yoshida-says-he-was-fired-after-top-boss-asked-him-to-do-ridiculous-things/1100-6539492/) to sharing his thoughts on the Steam Machine(https://www.gamespot.com/articles/former-playstation-exec-is-less-than-impressed-with-steam-machine/). This muzzle is off.
🎮 PlayStation, Xbox, Multi-platform$1,000 Consoles Could Have This Dramatic, Negative Effect On Gaming – Report
While we don't exactly know when the next PlayStation and Xbox consoles will arrive, the working theory is that they may come with a $1,000 price tag attached. An analytics firm is suggesting, however, that should this happen, Microsoft and Sony would be shooting themselves in the foot and costing their business billions by 2031. According to an August 17 breakdown(https://www.ampereanalysis.com/report/the-1000-next-gen-problem-why-sony-and-microsoft-need-a-new-console-strategy), the market-research firm Ampere Analysis has published an examination of the $1,000 console price consideration. The group said that if Microsoft and Sony launched "conventionally designed, incrementally improved next-generation consoles" in 2028 that ran your wallet that eye-watering $1,000 price tag, the PlayStation 6(https://www.gamespot.com/articles/ps6-is-still-a-mystery-to-sony-including-when-its-coming-out/) and Xbox Project Helix(https://www.gamespot.com/articles/xbox-project-helix-could-be-a-make-or-break-moment-for-microsoft/1100-6538757/) would see a 38% lower sales rate in the first five years as compared to the PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S over the same period. Such a slow adoption rate would ultimately cost the console games and services market $3.4 billion by 2031 if $1,000 systems become a thing, according to Ampere Analysis' estimation. And considering that the Nintendo Switch 2, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S have all seen multiple price increases(https://www.gamespot.com/articles/ps5-xbox-and-switch-2-heres-how-their-prices-have-changed-since-launch/) in recent months due to the ongoing chip shortage(https://www.gamespot.com/articles/the-chip-shortage-is-coming-for-your-games/1100-6538293/), a $1,000 PlayStation or Xbox isn't out of the realm of possibility anymore. The Steam Machine is over $1,000 already(https://www.gamespot.com/articles/the-internet-has-some-thoughts-on-the-steam-machines-1000-price/). The market-research firm did suggest three possible solutions for how Microsoft and Sony could avoid a $1,000 console:: 1. Stay the course with "incrementally improved next-generation consoles," but "delay the launch of the next generation beyond the end of 2028, extending the lifecycle of current consoles." That way, both companies can monitor the chipageddon situation. 2. Aim for the 2028 release window, but reduce prices by leveraging "heavier hardware subsidies, new monetization models, more aggressive digital content strategies, and optimized sales channels" to recoup lost costs. 3. Ditch the modest upgrade and opt to "substantially innovate on hardware form factor and use cases, placing less emphasis on graphical improvement" to differentiate the current-gen from the next-gen consoles better while keeping prices low. Think of the Wii here. Whatever the decision ends up being, Ampere Analysis is urging Microsoft and Sony not to release consoles that cost that much. Otherwise, console gaming may be a much tougher sell(https://www.gamespot.com/articles/there-is-no-reason-to-buy-another-playstation-or-xbox/) for consumers.