Friday/Vendredi June/Juin 19, 2026
🎮 Gaming Friday 🎮
Videogames, anime, tech, and culture — curated by Zaki Qayoumi aka "Zack"
Double Feature Friday Night Livestream!
Two games. Two adventures. One big Friday night on the PS5. Join me tonight for an evening of cozy café vibes and anime action — both rated T for Teen (13+) by the ESRB.
The Planet Crafter Launches on PS5 — July 21, 2026
The critically acclaimed open-world terraforming survival game is coming to PS5 on July 21. Transform a barren alien planet into a lush, habitable world — building, crafting, and exploring at your own pace. Mark your calendars. This one's going on the wishlist. 🪐
Read on PlayStation Blog →Mobile Suit Gundam Hathaway: The Sorcery of Nymph Circe — Specialty Box Office
The long-running Gundam franchise continues to flex its power at the specialty box office. "The Sorcery of Nymph Circe" is performing strongly — a testament to the enduring global appeal of Mobile Suit Gundam. The franchise is very much still alive and powering forward. #GUNDAM 🤖
Read on Deadline →Devil May Cry Season 2 Anime — Review
The stylish action franchise makes its return in animated form. Anime News Network puts Season 2 of the Devil May Cry anime under the microscope — does it maintain the swagger and spectacle of the original? A must-read for fans of the franchise. 😈🎸
Read the Review on ANN →Hands-On with Ace Combat 8 — The Long Wait Is Feeling Worth It
Kotaku got their hands on Ace Combat 8 and the verdict is cautiously thrilling — incredible aerial combat sequences alongside some spectacular failures that show the ambition of the project. The long wait for this sequel is apparently building toward something genuinely special. Ace Combat fans: the hype may be justified. ✈️🔥
Read Hands-On Preview at Kotaku →GTA 6: Every Detail in the Cover Art Explained
The GTA 6 cover art is here and IGN has broken down every single detail baked into it. This is the kind of deep-dive analysis that only the most anticipated game of the generation deserves. Rockstar doesn't do anything accidentally — and IGN unpacks exactly what Vice City 2026 is telling us. 🌴🎮
Read on IGN →Guild Wars 3 Is "Significantly More" of an MMO — But Its Own Thing
ArenaNet is pulling back the curtain on Guild Wars 3, and it sounds like a bold, ambitious take on the MMO genre — "significantly more" of an MMO than the original, but deliberately not a sequel to Guild Wars 2. The studio insists all three games can coexist as different experiences. Big news for MMO fans. 🗡️
Read on PC Gamer →Steam Next Fest June 2026 — 35 Best Demos You Can Play Right Now
Steam Next Fest is back and GameSpot has curated the 35 best demos available right now — a free buffet of upcoming games waiting to be discovered. If you're on PC this weekend, this is your guide to what's worth your time before the full releases drop.
Read on GameSpot →PC: Claim This Superb Sci-Fi RPG for Free — Before Time Runs Out
A superb sci-fi RPG is currently available for free on PC and the clock is ticking. If you're a PC gamer, stop what you're doing and grab this before the window closes. Free is free. 🖥️🎁
Read on Gaming Bible →The Best Games of 2026 — So Far
We're halfway through 2026 and Polygon has compiled the definitive list of the best games of the year so far. Across PS5, Xbox, Switch, and PC — this is the essential reading if you want to know what you may have missed or what to prioritize this summer. 🏆
Read on Polygon →Free Play Days — PGA Tour 2K25, Two Point Museum, Assetto Corsa & Dead by Daylight
Xbox Free Play Days is back with a solid lineup this weekend: PGA Tour 2K25, Two Point Museum, Assetto Corsa, and Dead by Daylight. If you have Xbox Game Pass, this weekend is stacked with options. Assetto Corsa and PGA Tour especially — a nice combo for the motorsport and golf fans. ⛳🏎️
Read on Xbox Wire →Minecraft Players Are Already Bypassing Xbox's New Age Restrictions via Mods
Surprise, surprise — within what feels like moments of Xbox rolling out new age restrictions on Minecraft, players have already found mod-based workarounds. This is the eternal cat-and-mouse of platform moderation and community ingenuity. The internet, as always, finds a way. 🧱
Read on PCGamesN →Razer TriForce Drivers — The Audio Technology Behind Razer's Gaming Headsets
As an official #RazerCreator, I'm highlighting this deep dive into the TriForce driver technology that makes Razer headsets sound the way they do. Understanding the engineering behind the gear you use is half the fun. Whether you're gaming, streaming, or recording — audio quality matters. 🎧
Read on Razer.com →Apple Accelerates App Development with New Intelligence Frameworks & Advanced Tools
Apple has unveiled a suite of new intelligence frameworks and advanced developer tools aimed at dramatically accelerating app development. The AI layer in Apple's ecosystem is expanding rapidly — and for creators, developers, and tech enthusiasts, this is a significant moment in the Apple Intelligence roadmap. 🍎🤖
Read on Apple Newsroom →Bernie Sanders Proposes 50% Public Ownership of US AI Firms + $1,000 Dividends
Senator Bernie Sanders has filed a bill proposing 50% public ownership of US AI companies and direct $1,000 dividends to Americans. VP Vance has separately indicated Trump supports giving citizens a stake in AI — preferring what he calls "pre-distribution" over direct cash payments. The political debate around who should own the AI future is heating up fast. A genuinely important conversation. 🤖🏛️
Read on Tom's Hardware →What Are the Cyber Threats to the 2026 FIFA World Cup?
With the 2026 FIFA World Cup in full swing across the USA, Canada, and Mexico, cybersecurity experts are raising flags about the range of threats facing the tournament — from ticketing fraud to infrastructure attacks. A critical read as the world's biggest sporting event unfolds in real time. ⚽🔐
Read on Computer Weekly →"I Hate Windows 11 a Little Less Because of This Tiny Free App"
PC World found a tiny free app that makes Windows 11 significantly more bearable — and the headline energy perfectly captures how many of us feel about Windows 11. If you're on a Windows PC and grinding your teeth at the OS daily, this might be the small fix you didn't know you needed. 🪟😅
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