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Steve Buscemi Joins Cast of FX’s Far Cry Anthology TV Series
Steve Buscemi has been cast in FX’s anthology TV series based on Ubisoft's Far Cry games, joining Rob Mac and Lizzy Caplan [s1,s2,s3].
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Compulsion Games seeks collaborations after parting ways with Xbox
Compulsion Games became independent from Xbox amid layoffs and is seeking collaborative projects with other studios worldwide.
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My Chemical Romance's Gerard Way says he hasn't played Baldur's Gate 3 but wants to try it
Gerard Way revealed at a 2026 Wembley concert he has never played Baldur's Gate 3 but expressed interest after fan encouragement.
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id Software confirms ongoing game development after 136 layoffs, maintains team size like Doom (2016)
id Software laid off about 136 employees but says its team remains able to develop new games and maintain the id Tech engine.
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Valve warns European Steam hardware customers of data breach at CEVA Logistics
Valve alerted European Steam hardware buyers on August 10 after a data breach at shipping partner CEVA Logistics exposed customer information.
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Bethesda union workers protest Xbox layoffs hitting 440 employees
Bethesda Game Studios union workers held protests on July 15 against Xbox layoffs affecting 440 union jobs.
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Godzilla Minus Zero trailer shows nuclear strike plan against Godzilla in 1949 Japan
The new Godzilla Minus Zero teaser reveals officials planning thermonuclear weapons to repel Godzilla in postwar Japan.
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Christopher Barrett settles $200 million wrongful dismissal suit with Sony and Bungie
Christopher Barrett, former Marathon director, settled a $200 million wrongful dismissal lawsuit against Sony and Bungie in July 2026.
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The Elder Scrolls 6 delayed by Xbox layoffs, release at least two years away
Xbox layoffs including cuts at Bethesda have slowed development of The Elder Scrolls 6, pushing release to at least 2028.
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Call of Duty: Black Ops 1 and 2 re-released digitally on PS4 and PS5 with missing features and high prices
Activision re-released Call of Duty: Black Ops 1 and 2 on PlayStation 4 and 5 with key game modes missing and high DLC costs.
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Minecraft adds craftable cushions enabling sitting for the first time in 17 years
Minecraft introduced craftable cushions and disposable straw beds in its preview update, adding sitting and new sleeping options for players.
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The Blood of Dawnwalker is a vampire RPG with a 30-day time-limit and choice-driven gameplay
Polish studio Rebel Wolves released a hands-on demo of vampire RPG The Blood of Dawnwalker featuring time-limited quests and player-driven consequences.
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Microsoft Xbox to cut 3,200 jobs affecting ZeniMax and Bethesda in strategic shift
Microsoft and Xbox announced 3,200 layoffs by fiscal 2027 end, impacting ZeniMax, Bethesda, and other studios amid a focus on major franchises.
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Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League’s troubled development led to $200M loss and burnout
Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League spent seven years in development under Warner Bros. pressure, resulting in a $200 million loss and developer burnout.
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Frictional Games delays sci-fi mystery Ontos release to 2027
Frictional Games announced the delay of their upcoming game Ontos from 2026 to 2027 to ensure its ambitious vision is realized.
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Former PlayStation Head Shuhei Yoshida Offers Mixed Review of Valve's Steam Machine
Shuhei Yoshida tested Valve's Steam Machine, praising some features but criticizing performance and price.
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Project Hail Mary begins streaming on Prime Video after initial MGM+ debut
Project Hail Mary started streaming on Amazon Prime Video on July 3, following its June 18 premiere on MGM+ and a March theatrical release.
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Oregon card shop suspends Yu-Gi-Oh tournaments over player hygiene complaints
Chronos Games & Gifts in Beaverton, Oregon, suspended Yu-Gi-Oh tournaments for one week due to multiple player hygiene and restroom complaints.
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The Super Mario Galaxy Movie to Stream on Peacock Starting July 30, 2026
NBCUniversal's Peacock will begin streaming The Super Mario Galaxy Movie on July 30, following its digital and physical releases earlier this year.
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Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 Won't Launch on Xbox Game Pass in 2026
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 will launch worldwide on October 23, 2026, but will not be available on Xbox Game Pass at launch.
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Netflix developing live-action Persona TV series with Story Kitchen and 21 Laps
Netflix is producing a live-action Persona TV series with Story Kitchen and 21 Laps, led by showrunner Christopher Monfette.
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Overwatch adds D.Mon, a new melee tank hero and teammate to D.Va
Blizzard announced D.Mon, a melee tank hero from Korea’s MEKA Squad, who joins Overwatch with Season 4 on August 11, 2026.
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Minecraft launches on Nintendo Switch 2 with enhanced visuals on October 27, 2026
Minecraft will release on Nintendo Switch 2 on October 27 with upgraded graphics and a paid upgrade path for Switch 1 owners.
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Diablo 4 confirmed for Nintendo Switch 2 release in mid-September 2026 with digital code-only edition
Diablo 4 will launch on Nintendo Switch 2 in mid-September 2026, featuring a physical edition containing only a digital download code.