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Phantom Blade Zero pre-orders now available, 11-minute trailer
Phantom Blade Zero bursts into the spotlight as pre‑orders launch alongside a rare 11‑minute kungfupunk trailer featuring Donnie Yen.
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Supermassive Games announces layoffs, up to 75 workers may be affected
Supermassive Games initiates its third round of layoffs in three years, with up to 75 jobs affected following the release of Directive 8020.
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'A Must-Have Day 1 Purchase': Remedy Bets Big on Control Resonant, as Alan Wake 2 Passes 3 Million Sold
Remedy reports declining quarterly revenue while Alan Wake 2 crosses a major sales milestone and Control Resonant gains momentum.
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First Nintendo Switch 2 gameplay revealed for The Elder Scrolls 4: Oblivion Remastered
Unreleased gameplay footage for The Elder Scrolls 4: Oblivion Remastered on the Nintendo Switch 2 has leaked ahead of an official launch.
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Rockstar Owner Take-Two Confirms GTA 6 November Release Date Still on Track
Take-Two confirms the upcoming November release date for Grand Theft Auto VI remains on track during its Q1 2027 earnings.
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GTA 6 ‘Extended Look’ Will Premiere Exclusively On Netflix As Fans Beg For Trailer 3
Fans begging for a third trailer are receiving an upcoming extended look at Grand Theft Auto VI instead.
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Here Are The Best-Selling Switch 1 & 2 Games As Of June 2026
Nintendo reports a massive profit spike driven by tariff refunds alongside continued hardware sales.
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Review: Lies Of P: Complete Edition (Switch 2)
Nintendo Switch 2 owners gain access to a critically praised action title as Lies of P arrives on the platform.
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Your Final Summer Adventure Begins with Pokémon GO Fest: Mega Finale
Pokémon GO Fest concludes its 2026 season with the newly announced Mega Finale, scheduled for early September.
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9 R.I.P. sequel launches October 27 in the west
Horror otome fans can expect a supernatural follow-up to 9 R.I.P. on Nintendo Switch this October.
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Update: Xbox Online Services Fully Restored After Hours-Long Outage
Xbox online services have resumed following a 16-hour disruption that blocked game access and fueled debates over all-digital media reliance.
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A Pokémon Fan Explains Why He Set Up 58 Consoles Searching For A One-In-Nine-Million Shiny
A dedicated Pokémon Sapphire player has deployed 58 consoles to track down a rare shiny Golduck with 1-in-9-million odds.
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Cyan Worlds Gives A Look At What Could Have Been A New Myst Sequel
Myst fans are getting a rare glimpse into an abandoned sequel as developer Cyan Worlds showcases footage from the cancelled Project Anglerfish.
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Xbox Outage Locks Players out of Games and Accounts for Over 12 Hours
A widespread Xbox service failure prevented users from accessing both digital accounts and physical game discs for more than 12 hours.
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Bethesda’s next shadow drop remaster reportedly coming next month
Reports suggest a potential shadow drop remaster of the 2009 Wolfenstein title is scheduled for release next month.
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Xbox service is down, with outages meaning players can't play any digital or physical games, after similar PlayStation Network issues last week
Xbox services are experiencing outages that prevent some players from launching both digital and physical games.
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Completed Fan-Made Portal Remake Stuck In Limbo As Valve Goes Silent
A fan‑crafted Portal remake is complete, but Valve’s silence leaves it stranded in limbo.
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"4 or maybe even 5 instalments" If you want Remakes of older Final Fantasy games, prepare for them to be even bigger than the FF7 Remake trilogy
Square Enix producer Yoshi-P suggests remakes of Final Fantasy VI, VIII, and IX would require four or five installments to properly execute their stories.
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Sony promoting vinyl player enrages critics opposing end of physical PS5 game discs
Sony's launch of a vinyl turntable sparks backlash from PlayStation fans as the company phases out physical game discs
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Miyamoto Says Players No Longer Care About Hardware Specs
Shigeru Miyamoto suggests that console hardware specifications are no longer the primary factor driving consumer interest in gaming systems.
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Xbox tests smart download client that finds the fastest game server
Xbox is testing a smart download client designed to optimize game download speeds by identifying the fastest available servers.
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EmuDeck is now ready for Valve Steam Machine
EmuDeck has updated its emulator suite to provide effortless retro gaming support for the Valve Steam Machine.
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Shigeru Miyamoto believes that people "are no longer just looking for specs" with gaming systems
Shigeru Miyamoto argues that gaming industry priorities are shifting away from technical hardware specifications toward long-term value.
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'If People Want It, Companies Should Provide It': Rockstar Co-Founder Dan Houser Joins PS5 Disc Debate
Rockstar Games co-founder Dan Houser has entered the discourse regarding the decline of physical media in gaming, specifically targeting the PlayStation disc-less trend.
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New Official Borderlands Release Confirmed for July 30
A new official Borderlands release is set to launch on July 30, according to recent industry reports.
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Black Flag Resynced Tops The Xbox Charts As Ubisoft Says It's Massively Exceeded Expectations
Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Resynced has topped Xbox charts, surpassing Ubisoft's annual sales expectations within two weeks.
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Downloaded a custom map for Meccha Chameleon recently? A researcher says it may have installed malware on your PC.
Custom maps for the indie hit Meccha Chameleon have been identified as potential malware droppers, sparking a security alert for Steam users.
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Trusted Insider Gives Update on GTA 6's Release Date
Speculation grows around the release of Grand Theft Auto 6 as insiders provide updates and analysts eye Take-Two Interactive's upcoming milestones.
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‘Palworld’ Could Become The Next No Man’s Sky If It Stays On Track
Palworld is seeing a massive resurgence in players and revenue following the launch of its 1.0 update.
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007: First Light’s first content update is available now
007: First Light has launched its first major content update, featuring new missions and the removal of Denuvo anti-tamper DRM.
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Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls open beta available now on PC and PS5
Marvel Tōkon: Fighting Souls has launched its open beta on PC and PS5, accompanied by the reveal of the game's first DLC character.
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Borderlands 4 DLC ‘Story Pack 2: FL4K and the Last Resort’ launches September 10
Gearbox has announced upcoming downloadable content for Borderlands 4, featuring new story expansions and bounty packs arriving throughout summer and autumn.
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Steam wishlists are getting categories, making it even easier to organise all those games you'll definitely buy next sale
Steam has introduced custom wishlist categories, cross-region gifting, and guest checkout options in its latest platform update.
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Wembanyama, Clark and D-Rose revealed as '2K27' cover athletes
Victor Wembanyama, Caitlin Clark, and Derrick Rose have been named the cover athletes for NBA 2K27.
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Langrisser: Sea of Sword first gameplay trailer, details, and screenshots
Sega Genesis RPG series returns with the official announcement and first gameplay look at Langrisser: Sea of Sword.
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Darkest Dungeon is getting its first dollop of DLC in several years, as the gloomy old RPG celebrates its 10th birthday
Darkest Dungeon returns to the spotlight as developers announce the 'Fire's Edge' expansion, marking the RPG's first new content in six years.
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The Sims 4 Update: Official Patch Notes (July 21st, 2026 Release)
EA has released a new base game update for The Sims 4, introducing fresh gameplay features and improvements for players.
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Order of the Sinking Star adds PS5 version
The upcoming title Order of the Sinking Star from the developer of The Witness is now confirmed for a PS5 release.
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Nintendo keeps making shooters more friendly and approachable
Nintendo is further refining the shooter genre to be more approachable with the release of Splatoon Raiders.
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Woot Has the Nintendo Switch 2 Mario Kart World Gaming Console Bundle for Just $439
Retailers are offering discounts on Nintendo Switch 2 consoles and games as consumers prepare for an upcoming price hike.
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Donkey Kong Arcade LEGO Set Official Images Surface, Already In-Store
The LEGO Super Mario 72051 Donkey Kong Arcade set has been officially revealed following early retail sightings and unauthorized builds.
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Modder runs GTA III inside GTA: San Andreas on an in-game TV
A modder has successfully nested multiple Grand Theft Auto titles, enabling players to play GTA III and Vice City on a television within GTA: San Andreas.
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New GKD350H Ultra Details Reveal Specs, Pricing, and HiFi Audio
The GKD350H Ultra enters the retro gaming market with a focus on high-resolution visuals and HiFi audio capabilities.
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Xbox Game Pass loses eight more games at the end of July
Xbox Game Pass will remove eight titles from its library on July 31, 2026, prompting some subscribers to consider canceling.
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'It Isn't Something Carved in Stone': Xbox Still Unclear on Future PS5 Ports
Microsoft's shifting strategy regarding console exclusives has sparked debate as uncertainty persists over the future of Xbox-to-PlayStation ports.
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"During the training sequence, we make a false promise": IO Interactive on the ensemble James Bond game that 007 First Light never was
IO Interactive reveals that 007 First Light was originally envisioned as an ensemble piece rather than a traditional James Bond focus.
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PS5's Regional Pricing Switch Has Players Concerned Yet Again, Here's What's Happening
Sony's move toward regional pricing for the PlayStation Store is sparking concerns over digital game costs, particularly for GTA 6.
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Bungie’s Marathon is suffering a major player collapse, raising tough questions about the studio’s future
Bungie's Marathon faces a significant decline in player numbers, sparking concerns over the studio's stability.
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Scalpers Selling Pokémon Go ‘s ‘Times Square Mewtwo’ For Five Figures On eBay After Invite-Only Raid
Scalpers are listing the exclusive 'Times Square Mewtwo' from a Pokémon Go invite-only raid for five-figure sums on eBay.
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Two 'Day One' Games Are Available Today Across Xbox And PC Game Pass (July 17)
Xbox Game Pass is seeing a volatile July with new 'Day One' releases and perks countered by reports of internal studio friction and upcoming title losses.
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Battlefield 6 Top Gun Crossover Features Maverick Stars Miles Teller, Lewis Pullman, and Charles Parnell
Battlefield 6 is launching a blockbuster Season 4 crossover with Top Gun: Maverick, introducing cinematic elements to the game.
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Final Fantasy XIV Mobile to end service on September 30 in China, global version canceled
Final Fantasy XIV Mobile is shutting down its Chinese servers and canceling its planned global release.
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Street Fighter 6 is getting fragrances that make your room smell like a character’s fighting style
Capcom has announced a new collaboration to release a line of character-themed fragrances inspired by the fighting styles of Street Fighter 6.
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Pokémon TCG: Mega Evolution—Pitch Black Is Now Available in Pokémon TCG Live
The Mega Evolution—Pitch Black expansion for the Pokémon Trading Card Game has launched, bringing new cards and digital integration to the platform.
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Aston Martin Dreadnought: Built to deliver digital domination in Call of Duty
Aston Martin has unveiled the Dreadnought, a military-inspired V12 supertruck designed for integration into the Modern Warfare 4 video game.
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'Shouldn't Be Too Hard to Figure Out Who It Is': Pokémon Go Fans React in Disgust as Players Hand-Picked to Attend Exclusive Times Square Event Sell Their Prized Mewtwo for Thousands of Dollars, Breaking the Game's Rules
Pokémon Go's 10th anniversary celebrations are marred by controversy as exclusive Mewtwo captures are sold for thousands of dollars.
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Xbox Game Pass adds Mavrix by Matt Jones today
Xbox Game Pass is expanding its library with the global launch of the multiplayer title Mavrix alongside reports of internal friction regarding the service.
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Final Fantasy Resonance ‘Pixel’ trailer, latest details and screenshots
Final Fantasy Resonance gains momentum following the release of a new 'Pixel' trailer and confirmed launch details for multiple platforms.
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People Are Quickly Cloning Indie Games Using AI Tools
The rise of AI-assisted 'vibe coding' has sparked concerns over the rapid replication and saturation of independent game titles on digital storefronts.
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NYT Connections hints and answers for July 15. Tips to solve 'Connections' #1130.
Players are seeking solutions and strategies for the daily NYT Connections puzzles from mid-July 2026.