A recent post on Bluesky announced that to celebrate the July 31, 2026, release of the movie Spider-Man: Brand New Day, a new suit for Peter Parker will be added to the game. This ‘Fresh Start’ suit looks like the one Tom Holland wears in the film, and it’s even better news that it will be available as part of a free update on July 28, 2026.
We’re impressed by a new tech demo showing Marcus Fenix exploring a small part of the city of Kondora. He walks through an abandoned store, where the demo really highlights the new lighting technology. Shadows and reflections look incredibly realistic, demonstrating the power of ray tracing on the Xbox Series X. The demo features various situations where elements in the environment react naturally to what you do – light even reflects realistically off broken glass. You can even see shadows cast by the lights on Marcus’s armor!
Great news! We have more information about the latest developments, straight from Marcus Wassmer, the lead developer at Epic Games. While the official statement is detailed, here’s the key takeaway: Unreal Engine 6 (UE6) will combine the best features of both UE5 and the Unreal Editor for Fortnite, giving creators a more streamlined and powerful platform.
You might have missed the news that Rockstar Games was accused of firing 34 employees because they were thought to be trying to start a union. This isn’t the first time the company has faced criticism – they’ve been previously accused of delaying legal cases, and earlier this year, a union called IWGB wasn’t successful in getting temporary pay for workers who had already lost their jobs.
Before diving into how they achieved their results, the Digital Foundry team first looked at how Bloodborne originally performed on the PlayStation 4. Even today, the game has several performance problems. It’s limited to 30 frames per second, but often doesn’t run smoothly, causing noticeable stuttering. Interestingly, the more powerful PS4 Pro didn’t significantly improve the game’s performance.
Stan Lee was a master at creating heroes and villains that people could connect with, and these characters became incredibly popular around the globe. From Spider-Man to the Fantastic Four and the Avengers, his storytelling turned them into the icons we know today. His work is truly inspiring – it’s the kind of story that makes you want to shout “Excelsior!”
According to Deadline, The Proud Family: Louder and Prouder will conclude after its upcoming fourth season. The show originally aired from 2001 to 2005, and the revival premiered in 2022. Interestingly, while the revival has more seasons than the original, it will have fewer episodes in total. Fortunately, fans will get one last treat: a holiday special, The Proud Family: Louder And Prouder Christmas Special, will be released shortly after the finale. The fourth and final season will be available on Disney+ next month, starting July 29th.
Stephen King recently shared his thoughts on two TV shows via his X account. He enjoyed Widow’s Bay, but praised Maximum Pleasure Guaranteed even more, specifically highlighting a fantastic performance by Tatiana Maslany. You can see his post below.
The growing popularity of artificial intelligence is driving up demand for electronic components, which is causing the price of consumer electronics, like gaming consoles, to increase significantly.
This thriller, which first aired on Channel 4 in the UK in May, features Alan Cumming and David Morrissey as feuding neighbors. It tackles the growing problem of prejudice against LGBTQ+ people in modern society.