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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.
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Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls beta hits record Steam players despite PC performance problems
Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls open beta drew a record 33,233 concurrent Steam players but faced major PC performance issues ahead of its August 6 launch.
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Trailer for Zach Cregger’s Resident Evil film with original story and game nods released
Zach Cregger released the final trailer for his Resident Evil movie featuring a new protagonist and multiple references to the game series.
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Marathon game director Joe Ziegler leaves Bungie four months after launch
Joe Ziegler announced his departure from Bungie on July 17, 2026, with Del Chafe III and Julia Nardin taking over Marathon leadership.
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Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced remake launched with mixed reviews
Ubisoft Singapore released Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced on July 9, 2026, a full remake of the 2013 game rebuilt on the latest Anvil engine.
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Major Xbox outage late July 2026 disrupts game access globally
Xbox suffered a widespread server outage from July 26–27, blocking sign-in and game access on multiple consoles worldwide.
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Microsoft begins ad-supported free cloud gaming test for Xbox Insiders
Microsoft started a limited test letting Xbox Insider members stream select owned games for free with ads and one-hour sessions.
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Microsoft Xbox Layoffs Hit Bethesda and Zenimax, Putting Elder Scrolls Projects at Risk
Microsoft Xbox cut 1,600 employees in July 2026, heavily affecting Bethesda, Zenimax Online Studios, and id Software, raising concerns about Elder Scrolls games development.
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Nintendo ends original Switch sales in Europe from February 2027, launches Switch 2 with replaceable batteries
Nintendo will stop selling original Switch models in Europe from mid-February 2027 and introduce a Switch 2 line with user-replaceable batteries starting summer 2026.
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Microsoft tests Xbox disc-to-digital feature amid Project Helix disc drive uncertainty
Microsoft is testing a feature that converts Xbox physical game discs into digital licenses as reports suggest next Xbox may drop disc drive.
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Krafton settles $250M Subnautica 2 bonus dispute, CEO Ted Gill to step down
Krafton agreed to pay $250 million in bonuses to Unknown Worlds staff, ending a legal dispute and prompting CEO Ted Gill to resign.
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Sony to close PS3 and PlayStation Vita digital stores globally by July 2027
Sony will shut down the PlayStation Store on PS3 and PS Vita worldwide by July 2027, with earlier PS3 closures in some countries from August 2026.
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Capcom moves Onimusha: Way of the Sword release to September 4, 2026
Capcom advanced Onimusha: Way of the Sword's release date from September 25 to September 4 across all platforms.