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Rumor: Sony enraged after Xbox pulled PlayStation 5 Pro Halo trailer from last week's event

jonas@gamereactor.eu (Jonas Mäki) — Tue, 09 Jun 2026 02:51:15 +0200

It was late in April that Asha Sharma began talking about the need to focus on Xbox exclusives again, and just a month and a half later, this was announced during the Xbox Game Showcase just two days ago. But when was this decision made internally?

It's been a topic of intense debate online, especially after Microsoft released a video as recently as yesterday showing that {Gears of War: E-Day} is coming to PlayStation 5 (though the video was quickly taken down). As we recently reported, Xbox veteran Aaron Greenberg claims this was decided a month ago, but now there's a sign that the exclusivity push might be more recent than that.

Yesterday, Sony released a trailer showcasing the PlayStation 5 Pro version of {Halo: Campaign Evolved}, which might seem like a bit of odd timing considering they had their own event as recently as Tuesday. Why wasn't it shown there? It's a question even The Verge editor Tom Warren is asking on X - and perhaps we've now gotten the answer from The Game Business newsletter. In it, Christopher Dring writes:

"Regardless over whether the strategy will prove to be the right one, we are certainly seeing a more competitive Xbox. There's gossip at Summer Game Fest that Xbox had planned to have a game at PlayStation's State of Play showcase, but decided against it, which has angered Sony. The console wars of old appear to be returning."

https://x.com/tomwarren/status/2064005240383316348

Simply put, it's implied that this Halo trailer, which shows the game running on a PlayStation 5 Pro, was supposed to be released last week, but it was pulled at the last minute, throwing a wrench into Sony's plans - something that has clearly upset them.

We don't know how much truth there is to this, but you can check out the lavish Halo: Campaign Evolved trailer below and decide for yourself. What do you think, was it intended for Sony's event, or is it just a coincidence that it was shown now instead?

Xbox strategist says "demand for our console exceeds supply"

jonas@gamereactor.eu (Jonas Mäki) — Tue, 09 Jun 2026 02:50:34 +0200

In recent years, we've mostly reported on declining Xbox sales, a situation that certainly wasn't helped by Microsoft's - under the leadership of Phil Spencer - decision to release all Xbox titles on all platforms.

However, since Asha Sharma took over as head of Xbox, confidence in the green team has strengthened significantly, and it seems this is starting to show in sales figures. The Game Business has an in-depth interview with the Xbox team's chief strategy officer, Matthew Ball, who reveals that they now face a completely different problem: the component shortage means they suddenly don't have enough consoles to go around for everyone who wants an Xbox Series S/X:

"A lot of people are complaining about lack of supply of Xboxes... I can tell you definitively, demand for our console exceeds supply. We are putting them in as many stores as possible, we are producing them as quickly as possible. There is a severe limitation to how quickly we can do that."

Incidentally, it's not just the Xbox Series S/X that's feeling the impact of component shortages. Even the upcoming and much-hyped Project Helix (the next Xbox) appears to have been affected, forcing Microsoft to reprioritize right now:

"We are working very hard to rethink everything that we can about Helix, which is a console we are committed to shipping, and we are very cognisant of the ways in which we need to change as a company to make sure it is affordable, to make sure that it's flexible.

We are working hard to rethink what the console model can look like, not in an exclusionary way, but in an additive way."

We are expected to hear more about Helix in November when Xbox turns 25. The idea that component shortages will ease over the next year seems far-fetched, and if anything, most signs suggest they may actually worsen.

Sea of Stars has gotten a final content update - and a Switch 2 version

jonas@gamereactor.eu (Jonas Mäki) — Tue, 09 Jun 2026 02:39:49 +0200

Three years after its release, Sabotage Studio is now preparing to move on from its beloved role-playing game {Sea of Stars} and devote itself wholeheartedly to its next project. However, they aren't quite done yet and have one final content update, aptly named the Sunset Edition.

The main draw seems to be a new cinematic intro, which is the developer's "highest budget one yet," and which will reveal new details about the backstory, but there are also other additions, such as difficulty adjustments. Additionally, the game is now available in a dedicated Switch 2 version, and those who already own it on Switch will receive the upgrade for free (though it must be manually downloaded from the store). It's also confirmed that a physical edition is on the way via iam8bit.

The Sunset Edition is now available for download on all platforms, and we've included a video below where the studio thanks the fans and lets us check out this final content update.

Gears of War: E-Day listed for PS5 the day after the announcement that it is an Xbox exclusive title

jonas@gamereactor.eu (Jonas Mäki) — Tue, 09 Jun 2026 02:19:26 +0200

Just hours before the Xbox Games Showcase aired, a rumor surfaced claiming that {Gears of War: E-Day} would be an Xbox exclusive and that the PlayStation 5 version had therefore been scrapped. Xbox boss Asha Sharma had previously hinted that it was time to start focusing on exclusive content for Xbox again, but nothing really indicated that this was a decision that would be made quickly; on the contrary, Microsoft signaled that it would take time and require evaluation.

Now there are signs that the exclusivity and the overall strategy (which we reported on yesterday) were, after all, decided at the last minute. Via Threads, The Verge editor Tom Warren points out that just one day after the announcement, the Xbox team released a podcast episode in which the PlayStation 5 was still listed as one of the platforms Gears of War: E-Day would launch on (though this was quickly taken down once it was noticed).

All in all, there's a lot to suggest that, even quite close to the event, there were still plans to bring the game to Sony's consoles - which in turn means that somewhere in a storage room, there's a nearly finished PlayStation 5 version (along with a Pro edition) of Gears of War: E-Day that will likely never see the light of day.

It should be noted, however, that Xbox veteran Aaron Greenberg stated on social media that this was not a last-minute decision and had been known internally for a month. That doesn't change the fact, however, that Microsoft still released a video listing the PlayStation 5 as a platform as recently as yesterday, which many commenters believe suggests that things may have happened a bit too close to the event, after all.

Gears of War: E-Day is set to release on October 6, and we have a new, substantial preview to share with all the latest information on Marcus Fenix's big return.

https://www.threads.com/@tomwarrenuk/post/DZVyVBTl-yR

World-class Somali referee Omar Artan denied visa by the US despite being chosen by FIFA for World Cup 2026

javier@gamereactor.eu (Javier Escribano) — Mon, 08 Jun 2026 19:05:59 +0200

Omar Abdulkadir Artan, Somali football referee listed by FIFA since 2018, who has officiated matches at the Africa Cup of Nations or the CAF Champions League, including its 2025 final between Pyramids and Mamelodi Sundowns, as well as FIFA U-20 World Cup, was chosen by FIFA to work for World Cup 2026. However, in an incredible turn of events, United States have denied his visa, so he won't be able to work in the competition, as reported by AFP, citing Ciise Aden Abshir, senior advisor to Somalia's Ministry of Youth and Sports and former national team captain.

Artan was denied entrance at the Miami International Airport and returned to Istanbul. He claimed he has a valid visa for the US, but Somali is one of the countries included on a travel ban list by Trump.

https://x.com/TouchlineX/status/2064017095600361702

"Omar Artan is among Africa's most respected referees and deserves the support of the entire football community", said Abshir. "Denying him entry to the United States and preventing him from officiating scheduled matches harms not only him personally but also undermines football's commitment to fairness, merit, and the spirit of fair play".

Artan himself has become a source inspiration for the country and its sports industry, and even won an award for best African referee by the CAF, the Confederation of African Football, in 2025. Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud praised Artan last April when he became the first Somalian to be selected to officiate at the World Cup finals.

Omar Artan earned being one of the 52 referees called by FIFA for World Cup 2026 in United States, Mexico and Canada, but unless he gets a special permit, he will have to stay at home...

The Super Mario Galaxy Movie becomes 2026's first billion‑dollar hit

jonas@gamereactor.eu (Jonas Mäki) — Mon, 08 Jun 2026 19:05:00 +0200

The Super Mario Galaxy Movie didn't quite receive the same reception as its predecessor, neither in terms of reviews nor box office sales. However, it has been anything but a disaster, quite the contrary in fact, as it has long been by far the highest-grossing movie of 2026, and it has now passed an important milestone.

Deadline reports that after 10 weeks, the film has grossed over $1 billion at the global box office. That's significantly slower than its predecessor, which achieved the same feat in 26 days. By comparison, The Super Mario Bros. Movie grossed a total of $1.36 billion during its run. We don't know where The Super Mario Galaxy Movie will end up, but it's now growing very slowly from week-to-week, so it's unlikely to reach a figure significantly higher than the $1 billion mark.

Pro-EU and US party wins election in Armenia

david@gamereactor.eu (David Caballero) — Mon, 08 Jun 2026 19:00:00 +0200

After an historic bilateral summit a month ago that pulled Armenia closer to the European Union and away from Russia, Nikol Pashinyan's pro-Western Civil Contract has won the country's parliamentary elections.

As reported by elDiario, Pashinyan's ruling party got nearly half of the vote (at least according to preliminary official results), and thus enough seats to govern alone.

As expected, these results strengthen the bond between Armenia and the EU, despite the pressure coming from Russia. In fact, Pashinyan assures they will continue moving closer to the EU, but at the same time he plans to keep Armenia inside the Eurasian Economic Union and ongoing trade deals with Russia, which had recently warned Armenia with added trade pressure over its EU rapprochement. Within the country's borders there's been controversy too, including the arrest of opposition candidates (over alleged vote buying) and accusation of misuse of state resources.

Crazy Taxi: World Tour is partly created with AI

jonas@gamereactor.eu (Jonas Mäki) — Mon, 08 Jun 2026 18:34:00 +0200

Surely we weren't the only ones who screamed with joy when Crazy Taxi: World Tour was announced last night to the tune of The Offspring's classic All I Want. At first glance, it looked like it would be a pretty classic reboot with exactly the look and gameplay we'd been hoping for from the series.

But... that happiness was short-lived. Several people on social media soon noted that the Steam page states that so-called generative AI was used to create the game. This is a red flag for many who believe that games are art, and art should be created by someone with soul and intent rather than lazily pressing a button and letting AI create our entertainment. There are fears that this will lead to an erosion of the art form, since AI builds everything on what already exists rather than trying to break new ground.

Sega itself describes the use of AI as follows:

"At Sega Corporation, we utilize generative AI as a support tool for developers, aiming to provide better content to our users and enable developers to focus more on creative tasks.

"We have used such generative AI support tools during development of Crazy Taxi: World Tour. No AI was used in reference to the performers in the game."

However, Game Informer wanted to know more and contacted Sega for further comment on this controversial decision. They received a slightly longer response that largely mirrors the original statement, with two additions. First, Sega states that some use of generative AI, which is apparently entirely optional, allows developers to focus on "delivering better games to our consumers", and they explain how this was used in the title, clarifying that humans still oversee and approve the results:

"Generative AI was used to support our teams during the development of background assets for Crazy Taxi: World Tour. Assets generated were still subject to review by the development team."

They also state that "no AI was used in reference to the performers in the game," so it is human actors in Crazy Taxi: World Tour.

What do you think about this? Is this a slippery slope toward a gaming world filled with dull AI-generated content, or is Sega's use of it at a reasonable level?

TikTok tax scam worth £153 million leads to two arrests

marcus@gamereactor.eu (Marcus Persson) — Mon, 08 Jun 2026 18:21:23 +0200

Two Romanian men in their 20s have been arrested in the UK after posting content on TikTok that enticed users to disclose personal information in exchange for money.

The information collected was then allegedly used to carry out various tax fraud schemes, including applying for tax refunds and other payments. The total amount involved was nearly £153 million, a scheme that authorities managed to put a stop to. The men were arrested in East London, and in connection with this, authorities have also issued a warning to the public urging them not to share any sensitive information on social media. The suspects are charged with fraud, among other offenses.

Ninja Theory has cancelled the horror title Project: Mara

jonas@gamereactor.eu (Jonas Mäki) — Mon, 08 Jun 2026 18:10:00 +0200

Six years ago, Ninja Theory announced the horror game Project: Mara, likely a working title, which was set to be a single-character, single-area adventure. In short, an experimental title, and in 2021, we got another brief glimpse of it, and in 2022, Microsoft registered the trademark.

But since then, it's been quiet, while Ninja Theory released Senua's Saga: Hellblade II in 2024, and yesterday, as we know, Senua was announced. This makes it reasonable to wonder what's actually happening with Project: Mara. Is it even still in development?

Unfortunately, the answer seems to be: nope! Via Xbox Wire, Ninja Theory head Dom Matthews now writes that the game has been cancelled, a decision made to free up resources for Senua:

"I suspect some people might ask what's happened to Project Mara [a previously announced horror title] - I took the decision to not work on that any further. These decisions are never easy, but I did so to take the opportunity to have all of the talent and expertise in the studio, all 85 creatives, working together to realize the potential of what Senua can be."

In the same interview, Matthews describes the game as a more pure third-person action game than the two Hellblade titles, which is part of the reason why the studio has now decided to drop that name:

"This is an out-and-out action-adventure game. It's a bold new step for Senua, as a character, into the action-adventure space. Really, what that means is taking the heart and soul of what Hellblade has meant - in terms of intimate storytelling, high production values and being a journey that's full of intent - but being additive to that in a way that gives players more agency and a lot more gameplay.

"This is really about giving Hellblade fans what they've been asking for, while meeting action-adventure players' expectations - and the way that manifests is in broader gameplay, more combat depth, and an interconnected world."

Senua is set to be released in 2027 for PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series S/X.

Pope Leo XIV meets with victims of sexual abuse by clergy, but activist groups protest

javier@gamereactor.eu (Javier Escribano) — Mon, 08 Jun 2026 17:52:46 +0200

Pope Leo XIV's visit to Spain has been filled with public acts, some ecclesiastical and some civil, like a meeting with personalities from the world of culture and sports and a speech in Spain's Congress. But perhaps the most meaningful act took place on Monday afternoon, and is one that didn't appear in the official schedule from the Vatican: a meeting with victims of sexual abuses by members of the Church.

The meeting took place in the Nunciature in Madrid, organised by the Spanish Church. On Monday morning, Leo XIV described the problem of the sexual abuses kept hidden by the Church as "a plague" and that the issue "is not closed" in a meeting with the bishops in the Spanish Episcopal Conference, although he didn't use the exact words (victims, sexual abuse, or pederasty).

However, the meeting has been surrounded by criticism because some victims' associations feel left out, accusing the Church and the Pontiff of choosing the less "dissident" organisations and victims, the ones that have been less critical with the Church and the cover-up attempts by the bishops and other members of the clergy. "A lack of representativeness and pluralism", as Juan Cuatrecasas, president of ANIR (National Association of Stolen Childhood) stated in a demonstration with four other victims' associations near the nunciature (via El País).

Cuatrecasas adds that the Church is acting in "bad faith" because they have been ignoring their requests to meet toe Pope, while Miguel Hurtado, spokesperson for the Comprehensive Reparation Now movement and survivor of abuses at Montserrat Abbey, said that the Pope needs to express if he is "in favour of measures that guarantee that in the future these cases are not handled internally, but by the courts of justice" (via Antena3).

We look back on Summer Game Fest and Xbox Games Showcase on the latest The Gamereactor Show

ben@gamereactor.eu (Ben Lyons) — Mon, 08 Jun 2026 17:46:00 +0200

While we do tend to offer new episodes of The Gamereactor Show every Friday, due to the hectic and chaotic nature of this 'not-E3' period, we've decided to record a bonus one for you this week.

That's right, following a mega weekend that included Summer Game Fest and the Xbox Games Showcase, Alex and I have come together to recap the two major broadcasts and to discuss what stood out the most to us, what surprised us the most, what we're looking forward to, and more.

Check out the 94th episode of the show below, or on your podcast provider of choice, be that Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music/Audible, or Spreaker. And don't forget to tune back in later this week on Friday, when we'll likely commit some time to talking about the Nintendo Direct, should the rumour about the show happening stand up...

The Japanese city of Utsunomiya has suspended all classes following a sighting of a black bear on the streets

alberto@gamereactor.eu (Alberto Garrido) — Mon, 08 Jun 2026 17:37:00 +0200

Japan is facing a technological crisis that is difficult to resolve. Native black bears, an endangered species whose population in the country has tripled since 2012, according to Reuters, are venturing further and further into urban (densely populated) areas and pose a real danger to residents. The most recent incident occurred in the city of Utsunomiya, 100 km from Tokyo, where a black bear was spotted wandering through the city in search of food.

Footage captured by security cameras in the early hours of Sunday morning shows the animal running through the streets and frightening passers-by. The local government has ordered the suspension of classes until it can be confirmed that the bear has been captured and that schoolchildren are no longer in danger.

Experts say that climate change has reduced the natural food supply for bears, such as acorns and beech nuts, whilst the depopulation of rural areas and the proliferation of abandoned farmland has emboldened them to seek food near human settlements.

Strikes halted between Iran and Israel, could resume soon

david@gamereactor.eu (David Caballero) — Mon, 08 Jun 2026 17:21:12 +0200

The current war triangle between Israel, Iran, and Lebanon has been getting many of our world news headlines in the past few weeks. Just today saw how Trump admitted the US wants Iran's uranium, one way or another or the first missile strike exchange between Iran and Israel since April. It all comes shortly after Trump's heated call with Netanyahu.

The good news is that, according to Reuters, Iran is now saying that it is ending its attacks on Israel, but at the same time warning that it could strike even harder if Israel keeps bombing Lebanon, which has been the key to stopping exchanges between the two countries for some time. Tehran explained its latest missile round as retaliation for Israel's attacks on Lebanon, especially in the capital, and thus new aggressions may trigger another response.

In parallel, it's said that Israel stopped attacks on Iran after the call from Trump, but they didn't necessarily pause in Lebanon. Senior Israeli sources insist operations in the south of the country will continue, which would jeopardise today's halt.

For these and several other reasons, ceasefire talks and wider peace talks remain delicate. Trump is publicly pushing both countries to stop firing, while Iran demands Israel end attacks on Lebanon and re-open the Strait of Hormuz as conditions for any definitive deal.

Netanyahu is expected to give an update on the matter as we speak.

Kingdom Hearts-inspired 3D platformer Duskfade will take 15-20 hours to complete

ben@gamereactor.eu (Ben Lyons) — Mon, 08 Jun 2026 17:21:00 +0200

Over the past weekend, developer Weird Beluga joined countless others in sharing an update on their upcoming title, as the studio was on-hand to share not just the exact launch date for the Jak & Daxter and Kingdom Hearts-inspired Duskfade, but also to reveal the project will be coming to Nintendo Switch 2 as well.

With a launch set for August 13 on PC, PS5, Xbox Series X/S, and Switch 2 now too, we recently also had the chance to speak with narrative designer Ricardo Chorques Mesa about the game, in an interview you can read in full over here.

During that conversation, we inquired about the expected length of Duskfade, to which Chorques Mesa told us the following.

"Based on the playtesting sessions we have recently conducted, we can confirm that Duskfade's runtime is between 15 and 20 hours, depending on how many secrets you choose to hunt down."

In the full interview, we also inquired about the linearity of the game, Weird Beluga's stance on using AI in development, its philosophy on difficulty, and more.

Ukraine is regaining ground, and Russia is losing momentum

jonas@gamereactor.eu (Jonas Mäki) — Mon, 08 Jun 2026 17:09:38 +0200

It has long been widely accepted that Russia is slowly but surely advancing in Ukraine, albeit at a terrible cost. Meanwhile, Ukraine has refined its defences, and perhaps we have reached the point where Russia is finding it difficult to continue in the same vein after all its losses and economic embargoes, while Ukraine has instead received strong support.

Now, Ukraine's top commander, Oleksandr Syrskyj, reports via Telegram that the tide has turned and that over the past five months, the country has recaptured 600 square kilometres of territory, 100 of which were recaptured in May alone. As Ukraine continues to target Russian logistics, fuel depots, and ammunition stockpiles, while the Russian army suffers massive losses, there is currently no indication that Ukraine's momentum will reverse in the near future.

A new opinion poll shows that a majority of Britons want to re-join the EU

jonas@gamereactor.eu (Jonas Mäki) — Mon, 08 Jun 2026 17:03:49 +0200

In 2017, the British government submitted its request to leave the EU following a 2016 referendum in which 51.9% voted to "leave" while 48.1% voted to "remain." It was primarily England and Wales that boosted the figures, while Northern Ireland was clearly in favour of staying in the EU, and in Scotland, a full 62.0% voted to remain.

Since then, many seem to feel that things have not turned out as promised, and there are now debates about possibly trying to re-join the EU. According to Bloomberg, a new survey shows that public opinion is shifting, with only 33% currently believing the UK should remain outside the EU, and people under 55 in particular being the most supportive of re-joining.

Joining the EU is not like joining a golf club or signing up for a Netflix subscription, and decisions like this need to be preceded by clear public support that also takes the outcome of the previous vote into account, so don't count on re-entry anytime soon. But if public opinion holds steady, it is of course not impossible that the issue will eventually begin to be seriously explored.

The Swiss Brexit: The Alpine nation is to hold a referendum on capping its resident population at 10 million

alberto@gamereactor.eu (Alberto Garrido) — Mon, 08 Jun 2026 16:59:55 +0200

On 14 June, the Swiss population is being called to the polls to vote in a referendum on limiting the population within the country to 10 million people, thereby restricting the influx of immigrants seeking to reside there. The vote has been organised by the conservative, right-wing Swiss People's Party (SVP), citing rising rents, an alleged rise in crime and the overcrowding of the transport system.

The measure is truly dividing the country's population, with polls currently showing 47% in favour and 52% against. "Switzerland is a small country with limited territory, and has experienced the highest population growth in recent years," SVP MP Yvan Pahud told Reuters.

On the other hand, the country's economists and business leaders are deeply concerned that the measure might be approved, as they foresee an economic disaster. Rudolf Minsch, chief economist at the business association economysuisse, stated that the cap was a "populist attempt" to solve complex problems with an artificial and simplistic limit.

With a cap of 10 million inhabitants, Switzerland would be forced to terminate international agreements that promote population growth, including the agreement with the EU allowing the free movement of people, a condition of the complex network of Swiss agreements with Brussels that grant the country access to the European single market. Claude Maurer, chief economist at BAK Economics, a research institute, stated that if Bern were to abandon its bilateral agreements, Swiss economic growth between 2028 and 2045 would be 7.1% lower, equivalent to a loss of 685 billion Swiss francs (867 billion dollars).

Artist sues FIFA for $25 million for illegally destroying his art to promote World Cup: "These walls are like my kids"

javier@gamereactor.eu (Javier Escribano) — Mon, 08 Jun 2026 16:42:42 +0200

Robert Wyland, the artist that painted the Whaling Walls mural in Dallas, a work of art that was destroyed when it was painted over it by the World Cup local committee, has sued FIFA and other defendants for "hastily and irrevocably destroyed a civic landmark" and seeks at least $25 million in damages.

Wyland said that his mural, painted in 1999, was protected by a 1990 federal law passed to protect visual artists from destruction of publicly displayed works, so when it was painted over to paint a new mural to promote World Cup, they illegally destroyed his work. "Though FIFA claims they were working to develop art for the host city, in truth, they defaced an historic fixture of the host city", the artist, 69, said (via Al Jazeera).

https://x.com/CaseyToGo/status/2055766977046569050

However, FIFA has denied having anything to do with it, and places responsibility on the local organising committee. The area's World Cup organising committee said in a statement that in place of Wyland's mural, new artwork is planned "that captures this current historical moment and reflects the energy, unity, and global spirit surrounding the World Cup 2026". Dallas will host more World Cup matches than any other city this summer, nine matches including four knockout games.

"They picked the wrong artist", says Wyland

Wyland will go ahead with the lawsuit, even if he knows it is a "David and Goliath" situation. "They are a multi-billion dollar company, and I am a single artist with a small foundation, But I tell you, they picked the wrong artist and the wrong artwork. I am not going to stand by and let them get away with this", Wyland told The Guardian.

One week after the wall was painted, nothing has been painted over it, three days before the competition starts, but The Guardian doubts that, given the backlash, anything will be painted over it, which means the pain was destroyed for nothing. "These walls are like my kids. This is really, really personal", said Wyland, who between 1981 and 2008 painted 100 of these walls all around the world.

Frontier on Planet Zoo 2's conservation efforts: "It's about helping people connect the dots around conservation and ecology"

ben@gamereactor.eu (Ben Lyons) — Mon, 08 Jun 2026 16:40:00 +0200

There are a lot of interesting improvements and enhancements planned for Frontier Developments' Plant Zoo 2, not least in regards to graphics, quality-of-life changes, and also the inclusion of aquatic and avian species. But one of the other key areas that the game is seeing improvements comes in the form of conservation and how Frontier is now able to serve up a conservation system that is more in-line with what it had planned but couldn't quite realise in the original game.

On this front, we had a chance to speak with game director Gareth Hughes, in a complete video interview that you can watch in full below. During this interview, we touched on the conservation element, with Hughes speaking about why it's important to include this in the game.

"Well, I like to think that Planet Zoo and now Planet Zoo 2, primarily entertains, but also helps educate just a little bit. Having things like the Zoopedia in the game where people can find out a lot of detail about the animals, where they live in the world, and the ecosystems that they like and the species that they live alongside. I think that aspect of being able to give our audience that information is really cool.

"And for me, the wildlife reserves are really an extension of that core theme that already existed in Planet Zoo. We never really had the chance in that game to fully manifest it into a real gameplay experience. Obviously, there's the welfare within the zoos and we're maintaining and building upon that. But the wildlife reserves offer a completely new experience for the player in terms of how they see conservation working in the real world and how it works in game.

"So, as an example, these wildlife reserves are not just about releasing animals. They're about creating a real natural home and habitat for those animals to live in. So there's the rewilding, the restoration aspects of the environment that then allows the release to wild of those animals from your zoos. And I think, again, helping people connect the dots around conservation and ecology about how these intricate webs work between animals and the environment is, well, for me, I find it really, really interesting. And we want to kind of share that passion and being able to deliver it in this beautiful looking package of wildlife reserves in the game, I think it's amazing."

We also inquired with Hughes about Frontier's method of choosing a conservation site, and what goes into determining a good location to offer a rewilding spot in the game, with one confirmed example being Africa's Great Rift Basin.

"So I guess we look at it from several different aspects. One is, you know, to make these work, we kind of need enough animals that can cohabit together. So we're looking at, you know, when we're identifying an area that would make a good wildlife reserve for us in Planet Zoo 2, it needs to be able to support a wide variety of different animals. Really, we want to be able to release aquatics, avian, and terrestrial animals together into those areas. So, you know, that's one filter, if you like, of how we choose. The other is looking around at real world conservation projects and trying to mirror some of those in game so that people can have that 'oh, yeah, I've seen this on the TV', right, in that amazing documentary that I saw recently. I can kind of recreate some of that. So, yeah, I think those two things really are what's driving our choices."

For more on Planet Zoo 2, be sure to read our dedicated preview of the game, and also head over here for more on the launch plans for the project.

There will be a special livestream dedicated to Persona 4 Revival on 18 June

alberto@gamereactor.eu (Alberto Garrido) — Mon, 08 Jun 2026 16:23:08 +0200

Finally, at the Xbox Games Showcase, we got a new glimpse of Atlus's next remake project for the Persona series following Persona 3 Reload (neither Raidou nor SMT are included here). Indeed, Persona 4 Revival showcased the updated interface designs, characters and the setting of the town of Inaba, but it seems that with the subsequent announcement of Persona 6, the impact may have been somewhat diminished.

That can be quickly remedied, as Atlus has issued a press release announcing that there will be a live stream focusing on Persona 4 Revival on 18 June at 19:00 ET (which for us in Europe would be 00:00 BST/01:00 CEST on Friday, 19 June).

"We are delighted to officially announce our work on the next instalment in the Persona series and look forward to sharing the incredible effort the whole team is putting into Persona 6, which will be released following Persona 4 Revival," said Kazuhisa Wada, director of P-STUDIO. "As we take this new step, we are thrilled that the release date for Persona 4 Revival has already been set and that fans will be able to enjoy a revamped and modernised experience whilst uncovering the mysteries hidden in Inaba."

Although we already know that the changes compared to Persona 4 Golden will mainly involve updating the graphics, user interface, combat, and events, the livestream will also detail the digital and physical content included in the various editions of the game. To give you a sneak peek, it looks like there will be a tempting statue of the protagonist and Izanagi, similar in size to the one of Aigis in P3R.

If you can't watch the event that night, don't worry, because Gamereactor will be covering the stream to bring you all the news from it first thing in the morning.

Scooby-Doo will be a real dog in Netflix's live-action prequel series Scooby-Doo: Origins

ben@gamereactor.eu (Ben Lyons) — Mon, 08 Jun 2026 16:20:00 +0200

While we always kind of knew what to expect from Netflix's casting of the actors for the live-action prequel series, Scooby-Doo: Origins, the big question has always been how the streamer would approach the titular and famed Great Dane, Scooby-Doo. In every adaptation of Scooby-Doo prior, an animated dog has been utilised, but clearly Netflix wants to set itself apart from the rest by instead bringing on a real puppy to star in the coming project.

As has been confirmed via Netflix Tudum and shown in a brief social media clip, Scooby-Doo will officially be a real puppy in the coming show, with an adorable Great Dane pup chosen for the occasion. We aren't told if the pup has a real name it goes by when off-set, but we are told that the dog will have a crucial role in regards to setting up the story of this saga.

https://x.com/NetflixUK/status/2063984392544862555

"Scooby-Doo: Origins will follow Shaggy and his old pal Daphne Blake during their final summer at camp. The teens become embroiled in a haunting mystery surrounding a lonely, lost Great Dane puppy that may have witnessed a supernatural murder. With help from the pragmatic and scientific townie Velma Dinkley and the strange but ever-so-handsome new kid Fred Jones, they set out to solve the case that's pulling them into a creepy nightmare that threatens to expose all their secrets."

Beyond this, we aren't told much else about how this show serves as an origin story for Mystery Inc., but Paul Walter Hauser's involvement in an undisclosed role is set to be key too...

As for the other members of the young cast, you can read more about that over here.

New York Knicks party cancelled due to Trump's visit to the NBA game

javier@gamereactor.eu (Javier Escribano) — Mon, 08 Jun 2026 16:18:41 +0200

Tonight will be historic in New York, because for the first time in 27 years, the New York Knicks will be playing an NBA Finals match at the Madison Square Garden. The Knicks face San Antonio Spurs (whom the already defeated in the first two matches in San Antonio) and are aiming to win their first NBA Championship since 1973. Since then, they reached two finals, losing to the Houston Rockets in 1994 and to the Spurs themselves in 1999.

The event is so big that the Knicks owner James Dolan invited US President Donald Trump to the match, which means that there will be a huge increase in security. As a result, New York Police Department confirmed that the traditional party outside the Madison Square Garden, with thousands of fans watching the game on a big screen, has been cancelled.

According to ESPN, "the permit for the Plaza33 Game 3 watch party was denied by the city's permitting office in consultation with the NYPD", although the White House said it was not because of the president. However, they expect that the party will take place on Game 4 on Wednesday, in which the Knicks could actually win the title, if they win tonight.

The New York Knicks vs. San Antonio Spurs games take place on Monday and Wednesday (2:30 AM CEST, 1:30 BST of the following day in European time), and is part of a best of seven series. If Spurs wins one of the match, Game 5 will be again in San Antonio on Sunday.

Record numbers of octopi discovered in the UK

alex@gamereactor.eu (Alex Hopley) — Mon, 08 Jun 2026 16:11:00 +0200

Not many of us associate octopi with the United Kingdom, but the common or Mediterranean octopus is native to its coasts. Usually, though, they are so rarely seen around the waters of England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland that it's easy to forget they're there.

However, as reported by The Guardian, in the last few years the number of octopi has been swelling. Milder winters and warmer springs allow for greater numbers of the octopi to surge along the UK coastline, acting as a boon to some fishermen, while others find their catch dwindling.

Fishermen relying on shellfish have suffered greatly, due to those types of critters being easy prey for octopi, while those wanting to catch the surging octopi have found them hauling in greater numbers than ever before. From a wildlife perspective, the octopi also act as a food source for seals, eels, and the rare risso's dolphin. "It is a shake-up of the whole ecosystem," said Bryce Stewart, a senior researcher at the Marine Biological Association.

Sidemen issue another statement on KSI's departure: "His exit did not happen in the way any of us wanted it to"

ben@gamereactor.eu (Ben Lyons) — Mon, 08 Jun 2026 16:07:00 +0200

Last week, it was revealed that KSI would be leaving the Sidemen organisation, this time for real and not as part of a 'prank'. The information came out of the blue and clearly it even surprised the members of the Sidemen team, as now another statement on the matter has been posted which talks about how "the exit did not happen in the way any of us wanted it to."

In a statement from the organisation, the group explains: "Ideally, we would have loved the opportunity to give JJ the send off he deserved, a proper farewell video, time for everyone to process it, and a chance to celebrate everything we've built together. Unfortunately JJ released the news before we had agreed on a mutual way of letting our audience know.

"This is the end of an era, but not the end of the Sidemen. The rest of us will continue to bring you Sidemen content with the same commitment and optimism we've always had. We look forward to continuing the journey with you all, and thank you for always supporting us through and through."

https://x.com/Sidemen/status/2062933159491031371

KSI has not yet commented on this latest statement, but clearly there is a little more bubbling beneath the surface following these two parties splitting up after 13 years of working together.

AI voice cloning scam seems to be the next big thing

markus@gamereactor.eu (Markus Hirsilä) — Mon, 08 Jun 2026 16:00:00 +0200

Every new technology opens opportunities to fraud, and AI is no exception. And AI-led fraud schemes are as diverse as lucrative, allowing tricksters to earn thousands of dollars every month, as reported by WCCFTech.

A Chinese AI user is apparently earning as much as 100,000 Yuan (around $15,000) every month via AI music creation tools. And the process is pretty simple. Upload a picture that sets the theme for the track, choose a music genre, add vocals after selecting a singing style, and then the final step involves uploading the minutes-long effort to a music and short-video platform for monetisation.

Now authorities in China are warning people against a new fraud, that can clone the voice of your friends and relatives with a 5-second audio clip of their voices. These cloned voices are then used to demand money, sometimes as much as 4.3 million Yuan (around $635,000).

In a world where we can no longer trust our eyes and ears to tell what is real or not, will AI help to protect us against its own attacks? We shall have to wait and see.

Nintendo Direct to officially take place on June 9

ben@gamereactor.eu (Ben Lyons) — Mon, 08 Jun 2026 15:57:24 +0200

Update: The show has since been confirmed to be 50 minutes in duration and offering updates on games coming to both Nintendo Switch and Switch 2.

Are you already full to the brim with gaming news and announcements? Hopefully not, as now Nintendo has confirmed that there will be a Direct showcase happening as soon as tomorrow, making the slate of recent rumours accurate.

As confirmed on Nintendo Today!, it's mentioned that the show will happen on June 9 at 15:00 BST/16:00 CEST, which is around an hour later than usual Nintendo Direct broadcasts.

We're not told much of what to expect from this Direct nor how long it will run for, but Nintendo is doing backend maintenance on its platforms ahead of the show taking place, suggesting there will be some rather major announcements and news shared, and perhaps even a shadowdrop or two.

Stay tuned for more information on the show and otherwise be sure to keep an eye on your local Gamereactor region tomorrow as we look to cover all of the news and reveals at the event.

There Are No Ghosts at The Grand is still promised for 2026

ben@gamereactor.eu (Ben Lyons) — Mon, 08 Jun 2026 15:13:00 +0200

It was only a few weeks ago, at an ID@Xbox showcase, where developer Friday Sundae once again presented a new trailer for its adventure project, There Are No Ghosts at The Grand. This came shortly after we spoke with the developer once again as part of the London Games Festival, where we got to learn about its expected length and the studio's stance on using artificial intelligence in development.

But as yesterday also featured the Xbox Games Showcase, and since There Are No Ghosts at The Grand is an Xbox-console exclusive title, you may have wondered if the project showed up at all. It didn't, but this was because it instead favoured an appearance at the PC Gaming Show that followed.

This new trailer shined a spotlight on some of the other quirky characters that inhabit the local town and also the underlying mystery at the core of the story. Considering the musical integration into the game, it probably won't surprise you to hear that music plays a central part in this trailer too.

Check it out below, and if you're interested in playing There Are No Ghosts at The Grand, a demo for the game is available on Steam and the launch is still promised for 2026, specifically Q4.

Cassette Beasts 2002 revealed, taking some big steps up from its predecessor

alex@gamereactor.eu (Alex Hopley) — Mon, 08 Jun 2026 15:08:00 +0200

Cassette Beasts may not have seen the massive, worldwide success of Palworld, but it is one of the purest, most beloved non-Pokémon creature collecting alternatives. Plus, if it did get Palworld's recognition, the developers might have been sued, and couldn't have made Cassette Beasts 2002, the recently revealed sequel.

Cassette Beasts 2002 takes us to London in - you guessed it - 2002. We'll be exploring a new setting, as we get to not only record Beasts but transform into them. We can combine with Beasts like in the first game, too, to make for some powerful and brilliantly designed combinations. Online support will be available from release with Cassette Beasts 2002, something that was added later in the original game.

The story sees us travel back and forth between the realms of humans and Beasts, as we're dealing with an occultist who has issues with both places. There's no release date for Cassette Beasts 2002 yet, but the game is available to wishlist now.

Researchers turn 5,000-year-old mummy into sourdough bread

marcus@gamereactor.eu (Marcus Persson) — Mon, 08 Jun 2026 14:42:44 +0200

Do you remember Ötzi, the Iceman? The 5,000-year-old mummy who has given researchers a unique insight into life during the Copper Age, but who has now also contributed to something far more unexpected. Ötzi has, in fact, now been turned into sourdough bread.

Thanks to researchers who identified and cultured yeast strains found on Ötzi's body, they've been able to bake bread that, according to them, rose in a way that closely resembles what's available in stores today.

Microbiologist Mohamed Sarhan explains that it took quite some time to get the ancient yeast strains to actually work, but also mentions that this is just the first of many upcoming (and exciting) projects aimed at exploring various applications for ancient microorganisms.

NASA astronauts to wear Prada underlayers on their next Moon trip

ben@gamereactor.eu (Ben Lyons) — Mon, 08 Jun 2026 14:33:00 +0200

Instead of simply clothing the stars, Italian fashion house Prada will soon be taking to stars, as the company will officially be teaming up with NASA to create underlayers for the astronauts who are expected to be travelling to the Moon.

As per Reuters, the clothing is simply an undergarment to be worn by astronauts, a body-hugging suit that features ventilation tubes that have been stitched into the fabric.

This latest suit comes after Prada unveiled a spacesuit that is expected to be worn by the Artemis 4 moon landing astronauts when they make the trip to Earth's most famous satellite in 2028.

This seems to be the start of the next space race, one specifically occurring in the fashion industry, as we're seeing more brands teaming with space agencies in an attempt to clothe the respective astronauts, including Under Armour officially working with Virgin Galactic.

Marvel 1943: Rise of Hydra will launch in 2027 at the earliest

alex@gamereactor.eu (Alex Hopley) — Mon, 08 Jun 2026 14:18:00 +0200

2026 has already been one of gaming's busiest years. Thousands of new titles have been launched in the first half of the year alone, as Geoff Keighley confirmed at Summer Game Fest. It can be easy for a game, even a massive game, to slip through the cracks, and you may not even have noticed we passed the weekend without Marvel 1943: Rise of Hydra slapping another release window on itself.

As per IGN, the game isn't going to try and squeeze itself into the pre-GTA VI launch window, nor will it jump to the end of the year, either. Instead, it's going to release in 2027 at the very earliest, which will be six years since the game first revealed itself to the world.

Shawn Kittelsen, senior vice president at Paramount Games Studio, confirmed the game still exists, and that it's playable in its current state. "It's playable. I've got my SpongeBob controller here, but it's on my hard drive right now. So I can go through and play the build. We're continuing development on it, but Amy and the team have big ambitions for the level of quality that they want to hit," he said.

"They are a relatively small team considering the AAA quality that they're delivering. What you've seen in previous footage is what the game looks like, and we're making it with a fraction of the resources that you see on other AAA games of the same type, and really trying to push a new development model that's a lot more responsible and sustainable."

Kittelsen said that he's hoping Amy Hennig's team at Skydance New Media can avoid the "disruption" gaming has seen over the last few years, but there's a lot of trust at Paramount placed in Hennig's team. Kittelsen said "we're giving them the time to cook."

Let's hope the final result is worth it, but we'll only know for sure when the game launches.

Persona 6 is claimed to be "the perfect entry point" for new fans but promises a "profound new mystery" for veterans

ben@gamereactor.eu (Ben Lyons) — Mon, 08 Jun 2026 14:17:00 +0200

Frankly, the long-awaited reveal of Persona 6 was a little lacking in clarification, as besides confirming the project existed and that it will be coming to PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X/S, we didn't get much from the first trailer.

Fortunately, since this trailer has made its arrival, the store page listing on Xbox has gone live for the game and offered up some extra titbits of information, including how Persona 6 is looking to be "perfect entry point" for new fans.

We're told that Persona 6 "brings everything beloved about the series into a bold new story," and as for what else to expect, it will combine "heartfelt daily life and pulse-pounding supernatural adventure" all "wrapped around a completely fresh, standalone story and new cast of characters."

Naturally, we can expect to have Personas to master again, where "every relationship you nurture makes you stronger" and where "every bond you forge becomes a weapon against the darkness lurking within."

As for the setting, the description adds: "Navigate the rhythms of everyday school life and build friendships, pursue romance, and cultivate memories that matter. But beneath the surface of familiar streets and quiet neighborhoods lies something darker: strange rumors, unsettling urban legends, and occult incidents that only you and your closest allies can face."

Since Persona games are each designed to be standalone adventures, it's also no surprise that Persona 6 is a good jumping on point for new fans, but Atlus and Sega do sign off by teasing more for veteran fans too by promising "a haunting, profound new mystery for those who have been waiting."

Are you excited for Persona 6?

Update: No, Marvel's Blade has not been cancelled

alberto@gamereactor.eu (Alberto Garrido) — Mon, 08 Jun 2026 14:05:01 +0200

Update: Grubb claims his words were misinterpreted: "It's not dead"

Apparently, it was all just a misunderstanding. Jeff Grubb himself now states in a new tweet that his supposed claim about Marvel's Blade being cancelled was purely speculative. "There are reasons we haven't seen it, but those reasons are not because there are problems with the game. Not dead."

It seems that in this case, no news is good news. We look forward to hearing more about Marvel's Blade in the future, when Arkane Lyon is ready to reveal it.

https://x.com/JeffGrubb/status/2063975206289621373

[Original newspiece]

Amidst all the confirmations and major announcements made yesterday at the Xbox Games Showcase, a few notable absences also stood out. The most striking was that of Marvel's Blade, which early rumours this month suggested we would see at the Microsoft event. However, it now appears that one of the most reliable insiders on the current scene, journalist Jeff Grubb of Giant Bomb, suggests that the game has recently been cancelled, and that this is why we neither saw it yesterday nor will we see it in the future.

This, of course, may be purely speculative, but Grubb has proven to be well-informed about recent developments at Xbox. When director Dinga Bakaba asked players for patience last December in order to deliver a very 'special' game, the situation was very different. Now, with the ongoing restructuring being carried out by Asha Sharma across the entire brand, Marvel's Blade and its erratic development may no longer fit so well into her future plans.

Of course, this is not pleasant news to report, and we hope to have official confirmation soon regarding the game's actual status. Marvel's Blade was set to be an original story based on the character's entire backstory, rather than an adaptation of the comics or the well-known Wesley Snipes films, or a tie-in with the film project (also hanging in the balance for years) featuring Mahershala Ali as the character at Marvel Studios.

Do you think Marvel's Blade has been cancelled? Was it a project you were following closely?

Thief: The Dark Project Remastered confirmed for Winter 2026

alex@gamereactor.eu (Alex Hopley) — Mon, 08 Jun 2026 13:44:00 +0200

If you've been waiting for what feels like ages for a new stealth game that can compete with the likes of the classic Thief titles, then maybe it's time to return to those old favourites? Better yet, wait a few months, and Nightdive Studios can give you a remastered version of one.

The studio behind the System Shock and Star Wars: Dark Forces remasters is back, bringing a fresh take on Thief: The Dark Project. In the trailer below, we glimpse the original game given a visual makeover. The original mechanics and loop are still there, and old and new fans will get as close to an experience of the original as possible, without the dated look. There are quality-of-life improvements made, too, so even if you've got the original stored somewhere, ready to go, you may want to check this one out.

Thief: The Dark Project first launched back in 1998. The game was the first of its kind, using light and sound as mechanics for players to consider, and spawned multiple sequels. There have been more recent attempts to get Thief back on the map, but those who were around for the original remember how much it changed the scene. The stealth games we love today probably wouldn't be the same without Thief.

Spain will lose a summer tradition in 2027: La Vuelta a España changes its dates

javier@gamereactor.eu (Javier Escribano) — Mon, 08 Jun 2026 13:35:00 +0200

The UCI announced last week the calendar for the men's and women's cycling World Tours in 2027, and it has caused a significant delay in Vuelta a España, the third and final of the annual "Grand Tours" in road cycling, which usually takes place between mid to late August and mid September.

This year, 2026, La Vuelta a España will take place between August 22 and September 13. But in 2027, it will take place entirely in August, between September 4-26, 2027. This is because 2027 will be a year of "Super World Championship", bringing together 20 UCI World Championship disciplines, and taking place in Haute-Savoie Mont-Blanc, France, taking place from August 24 to September 5.

This year's UCI World Championship will be in its usual dates of late September (from 20-27 September 2026 in Canada), but next year the longer World Championship will be moved up, causing a significant delate in la Vuelta a España, ending a summer tradition of watching the cycling race in the afternoon, during the "siesta" time...

Fortunately, Tour de France 2027 will continue in its usual dates, July 2-25, 2027, starting in Scotland, England, and Wales.

Monster Hunter: World has now surpassed 30 million sold units

ben@gamereactor.eu (Ben Lyons) — Mon, 08 Jun 2026 13:07:00 +0200

While much of the recent attention and headlines are likely focussed on Monster Hunter Wilds and the expansion which the game will soon be receiving (plus the fact that the project is coming to Nintendo Switch 2), it's worth remembering that Monster Hunter: World is still the most-successful Monster Hunter game in Capcom's portfolio.

This has now been proven once again in a press release by the Japanese company, who has confirmed that Monster Hunter: World has now surpassed 30 million sold units and has become Capcom's best-selling game of all-time. Quite an impressive feat for a game that is now eight-years-old.

With this in mind, it's also mentioned that the Monster Hunter series has now shipped a cumulative 127 million units, meaning despite the storied history of the franchise, World almost accounts for a quarter of its total sold copies.

Do you own a copy of Monster Hunter: World and have you helped contribute to this success?

Former Carlos Alcaraz coach denounces being misquoted by Italian newspaper regarding the purchase of a yacht by Alcaraz

javier@gamereactor.eu (Javier Escribano) — Mon, 08 Jun 2026 12:18:00 +0200

Juan Carlos Ferrero, former manager of Carlos Alcaraz, has issued a statement after an interview with Il Corriere Della Sera misquoted him. The Italian outlet quoted Ferrero saying that "with me, he wouldn't have bought a €9 million yacht", referring to the recent purchase of a yacht by the tennis player.

In reality, what happened in the interview was that the Italian outlet asked Ferrero about a previous statement by Riccardo Piatti, who said that Carlos Alcaraz wouldn't have bought a €9 million yacht had he stayed with Juan Carlos Ferrero. And Ferrero seemed to agree, even if he didn't say those exact words. "I will, I will say that maybe. I was the guy who say no to many things, you know, but as his family. I think also family will try to make him stay on the floor all the time", were the exact words by Ferrero.

Ferrero posted a statement denying having said that, criticising the media's misinformation or lack of rigor, and adding the exact transcription of his words to clarify what happened.

https://x.com/TheTennisLetter/status/2062624753433903230

"I want to reflect on the responsibility the media has when reporting. When a news story is published, especially if it affects a person's public image or even their personal relationships, it is essential to verify and corroborate the information before disseminating it".

"If an interview is quoted or statements are transcribed, the very least that can be done is to ensure they have been reproduced correctly", added the former tennis player and Roland Garros 2003 finalist, explaining that he believes that "acquiring a yacht is neither good nor bad" and that he never talked in the interview about the education of his children, as it was implied by the headline.

D&D got its Disco Elysium-like, now its Vampire: The Masquerade's turn

alex@gamereactor.eu (Alex Hopley) — Mon, 08 Jun 2026 12:06:00 +0200

The influence of TTRPGs is clear in Disco Elysium, but now we've come full circle and it's clear the beloved RPG is inspiring new video games based on our favourite tabletop role-playing experiences. Esoteric Ebb was called D&Disco Elysium, and now we're going to have to find a similarly catchy nickname for the newly announced CRPG Vampire: The Masquerade - Eternal Whispers.

Announced at the PC Gaming Show, Vampire: The Masquerade - Eternal Whispers takes us to the dark streets of Montreal, where we'll be able to create our own Kindred and delve into the world behind the Masquerade. The plot's setup sounds a bit akin to that of Bloodlines II, really, as you're a vampire awakening after a long sleep, with fractured memories. You'll be guided not by a mysterious figure inside your head, though, as instead you get the Thin-Blood Sam helping you along your journey.

The Disco Elysium comparisons become clear once you see the reveal trailer, which showcases skill checks being a big part of the game, and the portraits of the characters also feels quite inspired by ZA/UM's work. Where Vampire: The Masquerade - Bloodlines II felt too much like an action game and not enough RPG to a lot of fans, hopefully Vampire: The Masquerade - Eternal Whispers can make up for that by giving us an entirely story-focused game, built by our narrative decisions.

Trump says the US wants Iran's uranium, one way or another

markus@gamereactor.eu (Markus Hirsilä) — Mon, 08 Jun 2026 12:01:53 +0200

President of the US of A, Donald Trump, has stated that the United States intends to work with Iran to take control of the country's highly enriched uranium... and destroy it, as reported by NBC News and YLE.

According to Trump, it's not enough that Iran commits not to pursue a nuclear weapon. If an agreement to hand over its highly enriched uranium is not reached, the United States intends to continue its military action against Iran.

Trump also repeated his claim that the outcome of the negotiations between the US and Iran is just around the corner. According to Trump, US troops will remain in the region until the matter is concluded. Trump also said that Iran has already been completely destroyed militarily.

As we all know, Trump says a lot of things. Time will tell, how true his words are in this case.