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Last of Us Part 2 multiplayer mod ‘canceled by Sony’
Sony has reportedly halted the fan-made multiplayer mod for The Last of Us Part 2 on PC.
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‘Diablo’ Animated Series in the Works at Netflix, Blizzard Entertainment
Netflix and Blizzard Entertainment are officially developing a dark fantasy animated series based on the Diablo franchise.
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PlayStation Reboots ‘Horizon Hunters Gathering’ as Live-Service Strategy Struggles
PlayStation is reportedly overhauling its multiplayer spin-off Horizon Hunters Gathering following poor player feedback.
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Silent Hill: Townfall promises to "massively subvert" your expectations, and it's left me painfully excited
Five endings and a setting in Scotland define the latest entry in the Silent Hill series, generating high anticipation for its subversion of genre tropes.
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Xbox announces Gamescom 2026 plans
Xbox has confirmed its Gamescom 2026 appearance, featuring a playable lineup that includes Fable, Gears of War: E-Day, Metro 2039, and Minecraft Dungeons 2.
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Crazy Taxi: World Tour closed network test set for September 11 to 13
Sega has initiated sign-ups for a closed network test of the upcoming game Crazy Taxi: World Tour, scheduled to take place this September.
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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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Play More Ubisoft Games on PC: New Content Now Available for XBOX on PC, Plus Free PC Redemption
Ubisoft and Xbox are expanding game accessibility by offering free PC versions of select titles to Xbox owners.
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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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The big Final Fantasy 7 Revelation interview: director Naoki Hamaguchi on iterating Rebirth's "perfect" combat, avoiding "stale" RPG systems, and rethinking fast travel for the sake of player agency
Director Naoki Hamaguchi details the ambitious scope and mechanical refinements planned for Final Fantasy VII Revelation.
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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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Amazon gaming boss predicts future where players no longer need consoles
Amazon's gaming lead suggests that rising hardware costs may push players away from traditional consoles toward cloud streaming.
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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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Disney’s Former CEO Seems To Have No Memory Of Approving Kingdom Hearts
Former Disney CEO Michael Eisner has publicly stated he has no recollection of the decision-making process behind greenlighting the Kingdom Hearts franchise.
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PS Store pre-order charts show gamers lean towards higher-priced editions, suggests new price tolerance threshold
Pre-order data from the PlayStation Store indicates that consumers are increasingly prioritizing premium, higher-priced digital game editions.
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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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Hasbro's Big Video Game Push Is Already Struggling
Hasbro is facing a $56 million impairment as its strategic shift in the video game market struggles to deliver results.
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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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"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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Shigeru Miyamoto reveals the Mario games that have impressed him the most
Nintendo creator Shigeru Miyamoto identifies the specific titles he considers the most impressive entries in the Mario series.
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EA Ads Lead Outlines Future of In-Game Ads Across EA’s Biggest Franchises
Electronic Arts is redefining its approach to in-game advertising, integrating ad placements directly into the development stage of its major franchises.
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Disco Elysium Studio Says Game About People Forced Into Impossible Situations Didn't Sell Well Enough To Prevent Layoffs
ZA/UM is laying off staff after its latest release, Zero Parades: For Dead Spies, failed to meet commercial targets despite critical acclaim.
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Castlevania: Belmont’s Curse for Switch launches October 15
Konami confirms that Castlevania: Belmont’s Curse will arrive on the Nintendo Switch on October 15, matching the release date for other platforms.
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Last Chance to Get Super Rare Pokemon in Pokemon Scarlet and Violet
Players of Pokémon Scarlet and Violet have a limited window to acquire a rare Pokémon before a time-sensitive event concludes.
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‘Deep Dive Into Kingdom Hearts’ event set for D23 2026
D23 Expo 2026 will feature a dedicated showcase titled 'Deep Dive Into Kingdom Hearts' scheduled for next month.
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‘Removing discs doesn’t represent progress’: UK retail group condemns PlayStation decision to stop making discs
A UK retail association and Mexican lawmakers are challenging Sony's move to phase out physical PlayStation discs, citing concerns over consumer choice.
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Despite having an offline mode, Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced was unplayable when Ubisoft Connect went down
Ubisoft's Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced faces a complex launch marked by connectivity issues, staff layoffs, and upcoming feature updates.
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Spyro: A Realm Beyond dev explains why it’s not Spyro 4
Developers of Spyro: A Realm Beyond are clarifying the game's design philosophy and why it is not being branded as Spyro 4.
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Crimson Desert on PS5 and Xbox Series X Has Hit a New Low Price at Amazon
Crimson Desert has reached an all-time low price on Amazon for PS5 and Xbox Series X consoles.
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Both ‘Palworld’ And ‘Palworld 1.0’ Are In Steam’s Best-Ever Playercount List
The video game Palworld is seeing a surge in popularity, with both the base game and its 1.0 update landing on Steam's all-time concurrent player list.
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‘Cyberpunk 2077’ Just Tied A Sales Record For This Decade
Cyberpunk 2077 has reached a milestone of 40 million copies sold alongside a three-year peak in Steam player counts.
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Heavy video gaming is not linked to cognitive harm in teens, but gaming addiction is
New research suggests that compulsive gaming habits, rather than the total time spent playing, are the primary factor linked to cognitive difficulties in teens.
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GTA Online The Kortz Center Heist Releases Next Week, New Details Revealed
GTA Online expands with The Kortz Center Heist, marking a significant update as players transition toward the next installment in the series.
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Dataminers find evidence of Mario Kart Tour ending service Sept. 30th, 2026
Nintendo has confirmed that the mobile title Mario Kart Tour will cease operations on September 30, 2026, following seven years of service.
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Warhammer 40K: Rogue Trader gets "massive update" on Switch 2 following disappointing launch, all DLC and expansions now free
Warhammer 40,000: Rogue Trader receives a significant performance update and free DLC distribution on Nintendo Switch 2 following a challenging launch.
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After four hours playing The Blood of Dawnwalker, I've seen combat, romance, intrigue
Early hands-on previews for the medieval vampire RPG The Blood of Dawnwalker are generating industry attention.
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Indie Dev Says Game Refunded 55,000 Times Via Steam Loophole
An indie developer is urging Valve to revise Steam’s two-hour refund policy after reporting 55,000 game returns despite positive user reviews.
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'This Should Not Be Possible': Developer Calls for Steam Refund Policy to Change, After Fans Complete Bitesize Game in Under 2 Hours, Leave Great Reviews
An indie game developer is petitioning for Steam policy changes after players exploited a refund loophole by completing short games in under two hours.
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Nintendo Shares Statement After Being Voted Famitsu's Number One Developer
Nintendo has issued a formal thank-you to fans after being voted the top developer in Famitsu's 40th anniversary survey.
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Video games are a fortune. Blame Trump and AI.
Gaming hardware costs are soaring, with some next-generation consoles projected to reach $1,000.
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Assassin’s Creed: Black Flag Resynced Launch Times And Preload Schedule Revealed
Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced achieves record-breaking Steam sales while simultaneously triggering layoffs at Ubisoft Barcelona.
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ONTOS delayed to 2027
Kepler, the studio behind SOMA and Amnesia, has postponed the release of its upcoming thriller ONTOS to 2027.
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Sonic Frontiers: Definitive Edition finally announced for Nintendo Switch 2, out now, trailer
Sonic Frontiers: Definitive Edition has officially launched for the Nintendo Switch 2, available now in both digital and physical formats.
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Sonic the Hedgehog 35th birthday live stream set for June 23 [Update]
SEGA celebrates 35 years of Sonic the Hedgehog with a birthday livestream, new merchandise, and themed music.