Idylls of the Lunar Maria

Just like Mario and Donkey Kong before it, the Yooka-Laylee franchise is expanding to a new genre: kart racing. Playtonic Games announced Super Yooka-Laylee Kart during the Summer Game Fest as part of Day of the Devs 2026.  A debut trailer showed off the racer, which looks very similar in style to classic kart racers like the original Super Mario Kart, Mario Kart 64, and Mario Kart: Super Circuit. That means pixel-art character sprites racing on 3D tracks for a cool retro style. Within that visual structure, though, Playtonic promises a modern racing experience, including up to eight-play

2026's Masters of the Universe makes the smart choice to play up the dumb parts of He-Man and not take anything seriously. It’s part Flash Gordon, part Deadpool, and almost officially a parody of itself. These are all good things, by the way.

Luna Abyss combines Doom, Returnal, and Metroid Prime to create one of 2026's best (and most stylish) shooters.

OnePlus has announced its departure from the US and European mobile phone markets, though the company confirms it will continue to support existing devices with software updates and warranties.

Marcia Lucas, the Academy Award-winning editor and former wife of Star Wars creator George Lucas, has died aged 80. Read more