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God of War Greek trilogy remake in development, Sons of Sparta out now

Major surprise for the series’ 20th anniversary.

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Sony Santa Monica Studio has confirmed that a remake of the original God of War Greek trilogy is officially in development. The announcement was made during State of Play as part of the franchise’s 20th anniversary celebrations.

The studio revealed the project with the return of TC Carson, who originally voiced Kratos in the Greek-era games. Development is still in its early stages. The team says it will be some time before more details are shared.

Santa Monica Studio acknowledged that remaking the Greek saga has been one of the most frequent fan requests over the years.
The remake is positioned as a way to honor the series’ roots while looking ahead to its future.

God of War Sons of Sparta launches today

Alongside the remake announcement, Sony also revealed God of War: Sons of Sparta, a brand-new spin-off developed in partnership with Mega Cat Studios.

The game is a 2D action platformer with a canon story set during Kratos’ youth. It follows his brutal training at the Agoge alongside his brother Deimos.

The story was written by the same Santa Monica Studio team behind God of War and God of War Ragnarök.

TC Carson returns once again, narrating the story as an older Kratos. This marks his first time reprising the role in over a decade.

Combat has been redesigned for the 2D format. Kratos uses a spear, shield, and divine artifacts called the Gifts of Olympus. Enemies include both classic foes reimagined in pixel art and new creatures inspired by lesser-explored Greek mythology.

Pricing and availability

God of War: Sons of Sparta is available now on PlayStation 5 via the PlayStation Store.

  • Standard Edition: USD 29.99 / EUR 29.99 / GBP 24.99 / JPY 3,480
  • Digital Deluxe Edition: USD 39.99 / EUR 39.99 / GBP 32.99 / JPY 4,480

Looking back to move forward

Santa Monica Studio closed the announcement by thanking fans for two decades of support.

The team said the series has evolved through bold creative shifts, made possible by the community’s continued passion.

With the Greek trilogy remake now in development, the studio says it is committed to preserving the legacy that started Kratos’ journey while continuing to explore new ideas like Sons of Sparta.

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LE SSERAFIM to perform at BlizzCon 2026

BlizzCon’s closing act.

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LE SSERAFIM BlizzCon 2026

Global K-pop sensation LE SSERAFIM is returning to BlizzCon.

Blizzard Entertainment has announced that the five-member girl group will perform as the closing musical act at BlizzCon 2026. LE SSERAFIM will take the Main Stage on Sunday, September 13 (PT), bringing fans another live performance after its BlizzCon debut in 2023.

The appearance also comes ahead of the group’s upcoming U.S. tour. Blizzard teased that the performance will make it a “Perfect Night” for fans attending the convention at the Anaheim Convention Center.

 

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LE SSERAFIM returns to Blizzard

LE SSERAFIM debuted in 2022 under SOURCE MUSIC, a label of HYBE. The group is composed of Sakura Miyawaki, Kim Chaewon, Huh Yunjin, Kazuha Nakamura, and Hong Eunchae.

The group’s name is an anagram of “I’m Fearless,” reflecting the confidence that has defined its music since debut.

This won’t be LE SSERAFIM’s first crossover with Blizzard. The group previously collaborated with Overwatch 2, bringing themed cosmetics and a special event to the hero shooter.

LE SSERAFIM BLIZZ CON

BlizzCon 2026 is sold out

BlizzCon is Blizzard Entertainment’s annual community celebration. It brings together fans of World of Warcraft, Diablo IV, Overwatch 2, and other Blizzard franchises for game announcements, developer panels, esports, cosplay, and hands-on experiences.

Passes for BlizzCon 2026 have already sold out. However, Blizzard says tickets may still become available through the Tixr public resale marketplace.

Fans can learn more about LE SSERAFIM’s appearance on Blizzard’s official blog.

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AMD FSR Upscaling 4.1 now available for Radeon RX 7000 Series

Update drops earlier than expected, powering more than 300 supported games

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PC and handheld gamers can officially skip the wait, as AMD has launched its FSR 4.1 upscaling technology for Radeon RX 7000 series (RDNA 3) GPUs.

Computing and Graphics Group Senior Vice President and GM Jack Huynh made the announcement on X (formerly Twitter). This development brings machine learning powered gaming to millions of players across more than 300 games.

By downloading the latest AMD Software: Adrenalin Edition 26.6.2 driver, users can unlock the new AI upscaling suite on existing RX 7000 series desktop graphics cards.

(The driver can be downloaded here.)

The update drastically sharpens image reconstruction, delivers far superior temporal stability, and keeps motion ghosting to an absolute minimum. That’s across a massive library of supported titles.

Beyond optimized frame rates out of the gate for those two blockbusters, the release packs vital architecture stability improvements and bug fixes for the broader Radeon ecosystem.

Huynh added that AMD is actively engineering lightweight machine learning models to expand FSR 4.1 optimizations to a wider base of gamers. More details are to come.

Moreover, the driver for the FSR 4.1 upscaling technology will deliver day-one support for two highly anticipated releases: Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Resynced and DOOM: The Dark Ages | Revelations.

if you are wielding an RDNA 3 desktop rig or an RDNA 3-powered handheld, like the ROG Ally X or Lenovo Legion GO, simply open up the AMD Software suite, get the update, and test the new AI tech.

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GTA VI: New images unveiled as pre-order details, price finally announced

Highly-anticipated title to launch on November 19 for PS5, Xbox Series X|S

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Grand Theft Auto VI finally has a price. The highly-anticipated upcoming installment in the series is set to launch on November 19 on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S.

Pre-orders will begin on midnight, June 25. Available versions are the Standard Edition at US$ 79.99 and the Ultimate Edition at US$ 99.99.

The Ultimate Edition amplifies the single player experience with an exclusive collection of premium vehicles, weapons, apparel, and action threaded across all aspects of Jason and Lucia’s story.

Here are some newly-released exclusive images:

Alongside the Standard and Ultimate Editions, all Grand Theft Auto VI pre-orders and purchases before November 20 will also get the Vintage Vice City Pack.

This is a collection of items that flash back to when the neon burned brightest:

Players who pre-order digital versions of GTA VI will be able to begin pre-loading on November 12. This is to ensure they are able to play at launch on November 19.

The physical version, which contains a download code inside the box, will be available starting November 12 as well to support pre-loading.

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