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Task Bar Hero Tops Steam Concurrent Players Amid Botting and Marketplace Issues
Task Bar Hero launched in May 2026 and reached over 500,000 concurrent Steam players despite botting and marketplace manipulation concerns.
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June 2026 Steam patch breaks Dark Phoenix ability in Ultimate Marvel vs. Capcom 3
Ultimate Marvel vs. Capcom 3 received its first major patch in nearly 10 years on June 15, breaking the Dark Phoenix transformation.
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Nintendo removes hidden description suggesting faithful Ocarina of Time Switch 2 remake
Nintendo announced a 2026 remake of The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time for Switch 2, then removed a hidden description implying a faithful remake.
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Hideki Kamiya Expresses Hope to Revive Canceled Xbox Game Scalebound
Scalebound director Hideki Kamiya says he remains optimistic about reviving the canceled Xbox One game nearly a decade after its cancellation.
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Exodus RPG offers Mass Effect-inspired gameplay and inclusive romance system
Archetype Entertainment released detailed info on Exodus' gameplay, morality, and romance systems after a hands-on demo.
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Nintendo schedules two direct livestreams including Zelda 40th anniversary showcase
Nintendo announced two Nintendo Direct livestreams on September 8 and 9, featuring a Zelda 40th anniversary event and Switch 2 game reveals.
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Naughty Dog Confirms Ongoing The Last of Us Projects Despite No Role in HBO Season 3
Naughty Dog says it is not involved in HBO's The Last of Us season 3 but is developing new projects for the franchise.
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Blizzard and Nexon hint at new StarCraft game ahead of BlizzCon 2026
The StarCraft website shows hidden messages teasing a new game as Blizzard and Nexon signals a reveal at BlizzCon 2026.
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Netflix developing live-action Dungeons & Dragons series Ravenloft focused on Strahd von Zarovich
Netflix announced a new live-action Dungeons & Dragons series called Ravenloft centered on vampire villain Strahd von Zarovich.
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Microsoft CEO Nadella highlights Xbox monetization challenges amid strategic reset
Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella acknowledged Xbox faces monetization struggles as the division undergoes a strategic reset under Xbox CEO Asha Sharma.
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X-Men '97 Season 2 debuts with multi-era story featuring Apocalypse
X-Men '97 Season 2 premiered July 1 on Disney+, exploring three timelines centered on Apocalypse.
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Dave Bautista cast as Kratos in God of War series, begins intense training
Dave Bautista replaces injured Ryan Hurst as Kratos in Prime Video's God of War and starts a rigorous conditioning program.
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Sony unveils two limited edition GTA 6 DualSense controllers for preorder on September 10
Sony and Rockstar revealed two GTA 6-themed PS5 DualSense controllers available for preorder starting September 10.
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Ghost of Yotei adds roguelike mode Most Wanted featuring Jin Sakai from Ghost of Tsushima
Ghost of Yotei will launch a new roguelike mode called Most Wanted, including Jin Sakai as a playable character, on October 1, 2026.
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Sony faces fan backlash over ending physical game discs and Destiny 3 demands at State of Play
Sony announced it will end physical PlayStation game discs by 2028, provoking fan protests and calls for Destiny 3 during its September 3 State of Play livestream.
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Final Fantasy 7 Revelation release date set for April 8, 2027 with DLC and physical edition details
Square Enix announced Final Fantasy 7 Revelation will launch worldwide on April 8, 2027, with new DLC expansions and multiple editions available.
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Crimson Desert DLC 'Charting the Unknown' to launch October 15, 2026
Pearl Abyss announced the first major Crimson Desert expansion, Charting the Unknown, releasing October 15, 2026 worldwide.
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Kadokawa faces shareholder revolt as Oasis challenges CEO over FromSoftware strategy
Oasis Management urges Kadokawa shareholders to reject CEO Takeshi Natsuno amid dispute over FromSoftware's future.
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Frontier Developments partners with Disney to create new simulation game
Frontier Developments announced a partnership with Disney to develop a new creative management simulation game using Disney IP.
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Bungie Nearly Shut Down Before Sony Bought Studio for $3.7 Billion, Ex-Manager Says
Former Bungie community manager says the studio was close to closure before Sony’s emergency acquisition in 2022.
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Dutch non-profit plans lawsuit against Valve over alleged Steam game price inflation
The Netherlands' Consumer Competition Claims Foundation accuses Valve of inflating game prices on Steam and preparing legal action.
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Sony, Microsoft, and Nintendo refuse to return US tariff refunds to consumers
Sony, Microsoft, and Nintendo say they are not obligated to pass back US tariff refunds despite consumer lawsuits over price hikes.
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Nexus Mods acquires SteamDB, pledges to keep it independent and improve resources
Nexus Mods acquired SteamDB, a popular third-party Steam game database, promising continuity and new investments to support the site.
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Nintendo sues Palworld developer Pocketpair over Pokémon patent for $30,000 damages
Nintendo and The Pokémon Company are suing Pocketpair over patents on Pokémon-style capture mechanics, seeking about $30,000 in damages.