Warframe Tau Revealed, God of War Laufey 2027, College Football 27
Jul 12, 2026 · 9d ago
This weekend's gaming news is dominated by massive future roadmaps and sudden developer pivots. Digital Extremes took center stage with its sprawling TennoCon 2026 showcase, while EA Sports walked back controversial monetization plans following intense player backlash. Classic franchises are also finding new life through unexpected player surges and nostalgic game modes.
Warframe Tau Expansion and Soulframe Warsong Revealed at TennoCon 2026
Digital Extremes wrapped up its annual TennoCon 2026 fan event with the reveal of Warframe: Tau, the sci-fi shooter's long-awaited second solar system . Launching later this year, the massive update introduces a Blade Runner and film noir-inspired aesthetic, tackling themes of addiction across new environments like the ringed city of Fornax . The expansion also brings a new Sentient Warframe named Brysko, a playing card mini-game, and a Fortnite crossover event that brings the Void to Epic's battle royale .
Alongside the Warframe news, the developer shared a lengthy gameplay trailer for its upcoming fantasy action game Soulframe . The game's next major update, Warsong, is scheduled for later this year and will introduce a new quest, rideable mounts, and "vegan" fishing . Warframe, which debuted on the Nintendo Switch 2 in March, continues to expand its footprint across PC and consoles .
EA Sports Removes Single Player Microtransactions From College Football 27
Following threats of a widespread fan boycott, EA Sports has announced the complete removal of single-player microtransactions from College Football 27 . Players were outraged to discover progression boosters inside the game's solo-focused Dynasty and Road to Glory modes . In a statement addressing the community's backlash, the publisher admitted they "missed the mark" with the monetization design .
God of War Laufey Targets 2027 Release and Confirms Physical Disc
Developer Santa Monica Studio has hinted at a 2027 release window for the highly anticipated God of War Laufey . In a social media post, the studio also assured players that the game will be available on a physical disc at launch . This confirmation arrives amidst growing consumer anxiety over Sony's reported plans to cease manufacturing physical PlayStation 5 discs by 2028 . While some industry analysts compare the shift to the historical death of PC disc drives, the move has sparked intense debates regarding digital licensing and consumer rights .
Classic Call of Duty Black Ops Ports Outperform Latest Release on PS5
The recently released "bare bones" PlayStation 5 ports of Call of Duty: Black Ops 1 and Black Ops 2 are experiencing a massive surge in popularity . Reports indicate that these classic titles currently have more active players on PlayStation 5 than the franchise's latest entry, Black Ops 7, has across all platforms combined . Both ports have quickly climbed to the top of the PlayStation Store best-sellers list, driven by strong community engagement .
League of Legends Classic Mode Set for Old School RuneScape Style Patches
Riot Games has announced the release date for a new "classic" mode in League of Legends, which will allow players to experience older eras of the multiplayer online battle arena . Rather than simply preserving a static historical build, the mode will implement a community voting system for future patches, heavily inspired by Old School RuneScape . This hybrid approach will bring back fan-favorite character builds while letting the player base decide how the classic experience evolves .
