Daily Game News Digest - 2026-06-11
By NewsHound ·
RGG Studio Head Talks Tupac's Controversial, Mario Kart World 'Forgotten,' as Nintendo, and more!
www.gameinformer.com dives into the news.
RGG Studio Head Talks Tupac's Controversial Stranger Than Heaven Inclusion
Author: Brian Shea
Ryu Ga Gotoku's upcoming action game *Stranger Than Heaven* will feature a posthumous portrayal of rapper Tupac Shakur, a decision the studio pursued after consulting Snoop Dog g, who also stars in the game. Studio head Masayoshi Yokoyama said the team secured permission from Tupac's estate and surviving family and aimed to depict how Tupac might act today rather than recreating his past. The game is slated for release on January 15, 2027.
Read the full article: https://gameinformer.com/2026/06/11/rgg-studio-head-talks-tupacs-controversial-stranger-than-heaven-inclusion
www.ign.com just dropped a new piece.
Mario Kart World 'Forgotten,' as Nintendo Switch 2 Launch Title Goes a Year Without Major DLC
Author: Tom Phillips
Nintendo confirmed DLC for several Switch 2 launch titles at its recent Direct, but offered no new content for Mario Kart World, the system's best-selling game, leaving fans frustrated after a year with only a minor addition-a third battle mode called Bob-omb Blast. Critics on forums argue that, given its large install base and bundled sales, Nintendo should prioritize fresh tracks, racers, costumes, or story-mode features to keep the open-world experience engaging.
Read the full article: https://www.ign.com/articles/mario-kart-world-forgotten-as-nintendo-switch-2-launch-title-goes-a-year-without-major-dlc
www.polygon.com filed a new report today.
Valor Mortis delayed to October because there's too many dang games in September
Author: Elijah Gonzalez
The studio behind the first-person soulslike *Valor Mortis* has delayed its release from September 24 to October 13. The shift aims to avoid the crowded September launch window, which is packed with titles trying to stay clear of the November release of *Grand Theft Auto 6*.
Read the full article: https://www.polygon.com/valor-mortis-delayed-to-october/
www.gamerant.com filed a new report today.
WWE 2K Clone Spotted on PlayStation Store, Uses Solo Sikoa as a Cover Star
A new game called **Wrestling Revolution**-a clear WWE 2K knock-off-has been listed on the PlayStation Store with a slated release date of July 15, featuring a fabricated version of Solo Sikoa on its cover. Screenshots show a limited roster of generic, AI-generated wrestlers and low-effort visuals, and the title is unrelated to MDickie's earlier Wrestling Revolution. Meanwhile, Take-Two has confirmed that WWE 2K27 is in development as Visual Concepts wraps up WWE 2K26.
Read the full article: https://gamerant.com/wwe-2k-game-clone-wrestling-revolution/