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Indie game bundle raises over $100,000 for laid-off North American developers
An itch.io indie game bundle has raised more than $100,000 in three days to support laid-off North American game developers.
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Final Fantasy 7 Revelation physical edition status remains undecided ahead of 2027 release
Director Naoki Hamaguchi says discussions continue on whether Final Fantasy 7 Revelation will get a physical edition despite industry shift to digital.
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Wuchang sequel confirmed with original director leading new studio under 505 Games
Xia Siyuan will develop the Wuchang: Fallen Feathers sequel at new studio Indolphinity with 505 Games publishing.
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Pokémon Pokopia launches underwater-themed Bubbly Basin DLC on August 5, 2026
Pokémon Pokopia released its first paid DLC, Bubbly Basin, adding underwater exploration and new features on August 5, 2026.
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David Jonsson Cast as New Black Panther for 2028 Film Directed by Ryan Coogler
David Jonsson will star as T’Challa’s grown-up son in Black Panther 3, set for December 15, 2028 in US theaters.
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Tomb Raider: Catalyst delayed to 2028, Legacy of Atlantis set for February 2027
Amazon Games confirmed the delay of Tomb Raider: Catalyst to 2028 and Legacy of Atlantis to February 12, 2027.
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Halo: Campaign Evolved remake launches with expanded content and Halo 2 sequel teased
Halo Studios released the full remake of Halo: Campaign Evolved on July 28, 2026, featuring updated graphics and new missions.
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EU approves $55 billion Saudi-led acquisition of Electronic Arts with no competition concerns
The European Union approved the $55 billion buyout of Electronic Arts by Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund and partners, clearing a key regulatory hurdle.
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Darkest Dungeon original game to get The Fire's Edge DLC on August 18, 2026
Red Hook Studios will release The Fire's Edge DLC for the original Darkest Dungeon game worldwide on August 18, 2026.
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Bethesda to expand Starfield with new content and updates in 2027
Bethesda will continue supporting Starfield with updates and new 'Starborn' content launching in 2027.
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Zenimax Online Studios lays off 200+ staff, ESO senior leadership departs amid Xbox cuts
Zenimax Online Studios cut over 200 staff, including Elder Scrolls Online senior leaders, as part of Xbox's wider layoffs.
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Microsoft Restores 25-Year-Old Account After Hacker Deleted It Despite Ownership Proof
Microsoft deleted, then restored Joshua Khane's 25-year-old account after a hacking incident and initial refusal to recover it.
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Sony delays launch of FlexStrike wireless fight stick set for August 6, 2026
Sony postponed the August 6 launch of its FlexStrike wireless fight stick for PS5 and PC due to production delays, with no new release date announced.
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George Lucas endorses AI in filmmaking despite opposition from other directors
George Lucas said AI makes filmmaking easier and inevitable, while some directors remain skeptical or opposed.
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Nintendo may launch Switch 2 OLED model with full HD screen by 2027-2028
Nintendo is reportedly considering a Switch 2 OLED model with a full HD screen and plans to start development by late 2026.
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Nintendo to end Mario Kart Tour mobile game service on September 29, 2026
Nintendo will shut down Mario Kart Tour, its mobile racing game, on September 29 after nearly seven years of operation.
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Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced sells 2 million copies on launch day with record Steam players
Ubisoft's Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced sold 2 million copies on July 9, setting a series record for concurrent Steam players.
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Final Fantasy 7 Revelation Announced for Spring 2027 with Multiple DLC Packs
Square Enix announced Final Fantasy 7 Revelation, launching in spring 2027 with nine DLC packs including a Story Expansion Pass.
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Hideo Kojima’s horror game OD continues despite Microsoft Xbox restructuring
Hideo Kojima’s horror game OD remains in development and will be published by Xbox amid Microsoft’s Xbox business reset.
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Microsoft to enable Xbox 360 games on PC and extend backward compatibility to new devices
Microsoft will let developers bring Xbox 360 games to PC and expand backward compatibility to next-gen Xbox and handheld devices starting 2027.
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Microsoft raises Xbox Series S and X prices sharply in UK and Europe
Microsoft increased Xbox Series S and X console prices by up to 49% in the UK and €200 in Europe on August 1, 2026.
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Xbox Reports 10% Revenue Drop in Content and Services Amid Layoffs and Studio Offloads
Xbox posted a 10% drop in content and services revenue in Q4 2026 alongside 3,200 layoffs and four studio offloads.
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Double Fine lays off 23 employees after Xbox spin-off and return to independence
Double Fine laid off 23 employees, about a quarter of its staff, following its separation from Xbox and return to an independent studio.
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Ryan Gosling to Star as Marvel's Ghost Rider in 2028 Film Directed by Shawn Levy
Ryan Gosling will play Marvel's Ghost Rider in a standalone film set for release in 2028, directed by Shawn Levy.