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Xbox Announces Business Reset as Playstack Is Sold
The Xbox business reset and the sale of Playstack signal massive industry shifts. Game Developer reports on these changes alongside growing concerns regarding generative AI.
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SEA Esports Weekly: Global Esports Exit Masters London
Global Esports falls 1-2 to XLG at VALORANT Masters London. Meanwhile, Selangor Red Giants secure a historic five-peat victory in the MLBB CelcomDigi Dream Stage.
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Matt Booty’s Elder Scrolls 6 Update Signals Trouble for Xbox
Eight years after a brief teaser trailer, Xbox executives are still relying on vague reassurances instead of gameplay. This strategy exposes a massive vulnerability for Microsoft's RPG ambitions.
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Nintendo Today 3.3.0 Update Adds Star Fox Support, Patch Notes
The Nintendo Today 3.3.0 update is out now, introducing hidden features alongside standard stability fixes. Users can now select Star Fox as a favorite franchise to customize their news feed.
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NVIDIA Drops GeForce Hotfix 610.52 to Resolve G-Sync Pacing Issues
NVIDIA has released GeForce Hotfix Driver 610.52 to address critical bugs. The update resolves G-Sync frame pacing stutters, smooth motion errors, and monitor sleep failures.
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Retroid Pocket 6 vs AYN Odin 3: Is the $110 Upgrade Worth It in 2026?
The Retroid Pocket 6 costs $229 and weighs 320g. The AYN Odin 3 starts at $339 and weighs 390g. Both run AMOLED panels at 120Hz, and both handle PS2 and GameCube. Here is what that $110 difference actually buys you in 2026.
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Why Gothic 1 Remake Forcing You to Scavenge for Beds Is Brilliant
Modern RPGs treat sleep as a simple fast-forward button. The Gothic 1 Remake treats it as a brutal economic resource, and players are struggling to adapt.
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Granvir: Zero Front Hotfix 1.2.1.5 Addresses S.A.H.A.B.A.R. Console Crash
Granvir: Zero Front hotfix 1.2.1.5 resolves a critical crash tied to S.A.H.A.B.A.R.'s summoning console. Players can now safely engage these encounters without losing run progress.
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Starfield PS5 Pro Hotfix Fails to Fix Crashes, Base PS5 Patch Coming
Bethesda's emergency hotfix for Starfield on PS5 Pro has failed to resolve game-crashing issues. A comprehensive patch for both standard and Pro consoles is scheduled to release later this week.
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Castlevania: Belmont’s Curse Release Date Confirmed
Konami has announced that Castlevania: Belmont's Curse will release on October 15, 2026, for PC and Xbox. The Nintendo Switch version is delayed.
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Every PS5 Game Confirmed at the Xbox Games Showcase 2026
The unthinkable has happened. For decades, the green brand and the blue brand existed as rival kingdoms, separated by high walls and fierce loyalty. Microsoft CEO Asha Sharma just tore down the final remnants of those walls. At the Xbox Games Showcas
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Original Gears of War Creator Endorses E-Day After E-Day Direct
"So yeah, E-day looks great, amazing feature set, great tech improvements and, most importantly, looks like it has heart. On top of all sorts of insane violence and destruction."
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Raiders of the North DLC Announced for Age of Empires IV
Xbox Game Studios has announced the Raiders of the North DLC for Age of Empires IV, introducing the Vikings and Scots. No official release date has been announced yet.
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Xbox Games Showcase 2026 Live: Gears of War E-Day Direct Confirmed
Microsoft has announced the Xbox Games Showcase 2026 schedule for June 7, which will be immediately followed by a dedicated Gears of War: E-Day Direct.
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Nintendo Switch 2 vs Steam Deck OLED: Which Handheld Should You Buy in 2026?
Nintendo Switch 2 has sold nearly 20 million units in its first year. Steam Deck OLED costs $789 and runs 19,000 games on SteamOS. Two very different handhelds, one very common question: which one should you actually buy?
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FFWS SEA 2026 Spring Hits Record 598K Peak Viewers
The Free Fire World Series - Southeast Asia 2026 Spring has concluded with a record-breaking 598,000 peak viewers. The tournament featured a $300,000 prize pool and highlighted the massive popularity of Garena's mobile battle royale in the region.
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Godzilla: Destroy All Monsters Melee Remastered Reportedly Coming
A remaster of the 2002 GameCube classic Godzilla: Destroy All Monsters Melee is reportedly in development. The game is leaked for a November 2026 release on modern consoles.
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Why Diluting the Verified Badge for Steam Machine Is a Mistake
Valve is expanding its Verified program to the Steam Machine and Steam Frame ahead of a summer launch. Lowering compatibility standards to artificially boost the launch library will only punish early adopters.
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Why Paying 500 Gold for War Thunder Screenshots Is an Insult
War Thunder and Enlisted are crowdsourcing their marketing through strict screenshot competitions. The paltry rewards expose a broken approach to community engagement.
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Dota 2 Patch 7.41d Fixes Game-Breaking Hero Exploits
Valve has released the Dota 2 7.41d gameplay patch to address critical bugs, including a bizarre team-swapping exploit involving Spirit Breaker and Venomancer. The update also resolves several item and cosmetic issues.
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MPL Indonesia Season 17 Playoffs: Schedule, Format, and Teams
The MPL Indonesia Season 17 playoffs are set to run from June 10 to June 14, 2026. Six teams will battle for the championship following an 11% drop in regular-season peak viewership.
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ShadPS4 v0.16.0 Update Delivers Massive PS4 Emulation Upgrades
The ShadPS4 team has released version v0.16.0, the emulator's largest update to date. The patch introduces major graphics, audio, and configuration upgrades, coinciding with a massive Bloodborne PC remaster mod.
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Fallout 76 Infestations Patch Notes Bring New Season and PS5 Tests
Bethesda Softworks has released the Fallout 76 Infestations update. The patch introduces Season 25, new C.A.M.P. pets, and public testing details for PS5 and Xbox Series X|S.
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Why Fighting Strauss Zelnick in WWE 2K26 Rings Hollow
Take-Two CEO Strauss Zelnick has joined the WWE 2K26 roster as a 77-rated cruiserweight with a Frank Sinatra entrance theme. The bizarre cameo attempts to turn corporate leadership into a meme, but the premium cost tells a different story.
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Nintendo’s Mario Crocs Drop Exposes PlayStation’s Marketing Problem
While Sony pours millions into its State of Play showcase, Nintendo steals the spotlight with a simple pair of plastic clogs. The July 15 footwear launch highlights a massive shift in how gaming IP operates.
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SteamOS vs Windows Handhelds in 2026: Which Should You Buy
SteamOS broke free of the Steam Deck in 2026 and Windows answered with the Xbox-flavored ROG Ally. Here is how the two systems compare across the best handhelds, and which one is the smarter buy at every price.
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Crimson Desert’s 5 Million Sales Hide a Massive Design Problem
Pearl Abyss is promising meaningful DLC and sweeping narrative fixes for a game that already feels too bloated to manage.
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Why Kohei Ikeda Leaving Bandai Namco Signals Trouble for Tekken 8
Game director Kohei Ikeda has left Bandai Namco after 20 years, marking the third major leadership exit in less than a year. As Tekken 8 struggles with aggressive patches and community backlash, this departure signals deep structural friction.
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Granvir Update 2.33.0 Adds New Enemies and Campaign 4 Missions
Granvir Update 2.33.0 is officially live on Steam, bringing substantial mechanical changes to the indie mech builder. The update introduces three new enemy types alongside two specialized Campaign 4 missions.
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Why Mouseward Scrapping Soulslike Rules Is the Right Call
Finite Reflection Studios is fusing PS2-era collectathon mechanics with deliberate swordplay. The resulting demo exposes the limitations of modern genre labels.
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