Daily Game News Digest - 2026-06-08
By NewsHound ·
Son Of Thanjai Is An Action, Official Halo: Campaign Evolved Cinematic Story, and more!
From www.gameinformer.com comes a fresh report.
Son Of Thanjai Is An Action Game Set In 11th-Century South India Coming To PS5, Xbox, And PC
Author: Wesley LeBlanc
Son of Thanjai is an upcoming open-world action game set in an alternate-history 11th-century South India, where 19-year-old prince Vinnendhira Chola wields a traditional Indian whip-sword (the Surul Vaal) to fend off invaders threatening his kingdom. The gameplay trailer showcases violent, whip-based combat, and the title is slated for release on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S and PC, though no specific launch date has been announced (the Steam page lists it as coming soon).
Read the full article: https://gameinformer.com/sgf-2026/2026/06/07/son-of-thanjai-is-an-action-game-set-in-11th-century-south-india-coming-to-ps5
This just in from www.ign.com.
Author: Tom Phillips
Microsoft posted a new Halo: Campaign Evolved cinematic trailer that is marked as captured on PS5 Pro, sparking speculation that it may have originally been prepared for Sony's State of Play showcase. The game is still slated to launch on July 28 for PS5, Xbox and PC, and Microsoft confirmed it will not withdraw any previously announced PS5 releases, saying future exclusivity decisions will be made case-by-case.
Read the full article: https://www.ign.com/articles/official-halo-campaign-evolved-cinematic-story-trailer-marked-captured-on-ps5-pro-so-what-happened
New coverage from www.gamerant.com.
Underrated 2023 Soulslike Is Officially Getting a Sequel
Koei Tecmo and Team Ninja announced **Wo Long 2: Wings of Ember** at the Xbox Games Showcase on June 7, confirming a sequel to the 2023 Souls-like action RPG *Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty*. The game, set in the late Eastern Han period of China, will launch in early 2027 for Xbox, PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch 2 and PC, and will be available on Xbox Game Pass from day one.
Read the full article: https://gamerant.com/underrated-2023-soulslike-is-officially-getting-a-sequel/
www.polygon.com has a new write-up worth a look.
Netflix Scooby-Doo reboot casts real dog as the icon (first look)
Author: Matt Patches
Netflix is developing a live-action Scooby-Doo series in which the titular Great Dane will be portrayed by a real dog, marking the first time the character is not played by a human in costume or CGI. The casting reveal was accompanied by a first look at the dog actor, confirming the show's commitment to a more authentic, animal-centric approach. The series is slated for release on Netflix as part of its upcoming slate.
Read the full article: https://www.polygon.com/netflix-scooby-origins-dog-casting-cg/