Daily Game News Digest - 2026-07-08
By NewsHound ·
'The Internet Did the Internet' -, 2026 Emmys snub Dropout's Game Changer, and more!
www.ign.com posted a fresh update.
'The Internet Did the Internet' - Dwayne Johnson Laughs Off Live-Action Moana Wig Memes
Author: Wesley Yin-Poole
Internet memes lampooned Dwayne The Rock Johnson's wig in Disney's live-action Moana remake, joking that the hair was battling gravity and the film's CGI. Johnson told Variety the jokes made him laugh so f***ing hard, and noted he had to try twelve wigs to achieve Maui's look, a practical solution since he's bald. The movie has faced broader criticism for its heavy CGI and received a mixed reception, with IGN rating it 6/10.
Read the full article: https://www.ign.com/articles/the-internet-did-the-internet-dwayne-johnson-laughs-off-live-action-moana-wig-memes
www.polygon.com breaks down the latest details.
2026 Emmys snub Dropout's Game Changer & Very Important People
Author: Austin Manchester
Dropout, the streaming service that evolved from College Humor, now hosts a roster of high-profile comedians and produces an actual-play series capable of selling out Madison Square Garden. Despite its rising prominence, the platform received no Emmy nominations, marking a notable snub.
Read the full article: https://www.polygon.com/dropout-emmys-nominations-snub-game-changer-vip-sam-reich/
A new article is up at www.gameinformer.com.
Bithell Games Reveals Vampirium: 1997, An Immersive Sim Where You Work As An Assassin For Dracula
Author: Marcus Stewart
Bithell Games announced Vampirium: 1997, an immersive-sim set in an England ruled by Dracula where players act as an assassin tasked with eliminating threats to the vampire empire through point-and-click, choice-driven gameplay that supports stealth, combat (e.g., a silver katana) and environmental manipulation. The game features replayable missions, dialogue options, hypnotism powers, and will launch on Steam Early Access at a yet-to-be-revealed date. Its reveal follows the studio's recent layoffs caused by funding shortfalls.
Read the full article: https://gameinformer.com/2026/07/08/bithell-games-reveals-vampirium-1997-an-immersive-sim-where-you-work-as-an-assassin-for
This just in from www.gamerant.com.
Upcoming Dragon Ball Release Gets Brand-New Teaser
A new teaser has been released for an upcoming Dragon Ball project, joining other announced titles such as a Dragon Ball Super anime remake of Beerus's introductory arc slated for later this year and a future adaptation of the Galactic Patrol arc. Bandai Namco also confirmed the final DLC for Dragon Ball Xenoverse 2 and hinted at Dragon Ball Xenoverse 3, which is rumored to feature Time Gods of Destruction based on Akira Toriyama's designs. No specific release dates have been given for the Xenoverse sequel or the Galactic Patrol anime.
Read the full article: https://gamerant.com/dragon-ball-dbz-xenoverse-3-age-1000-xv2-post-credit-scene/