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Microsoft Removing Spam Game Bundles from Xbox Store
Uh-oh — bad news for achievement farmers. Multinational tech titan Microsoft is reportedly launching new guidelines to help curb spammy…
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‘PUBG: Battlegrounds’ Ending PS4, Xbox One Support
The team behind popular battle royale hit PlayerUnknown: Battlegrounds says it is formally ending support for players on Xbox One…
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Riot Games Apologizes After ‘League of Legends’ AI Backlash
Low-quality AI-generated media is saturating nearly every content platform, and video games are no exception. The poorly rendered content, often…
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Fantasy RPG ‘Crimson Desert’ Delayed — Again
South Korea-based video game studio Pearl Abyss has officially delayed the release of its upcoming open-world RPG, Crimson Desert. The single-player…
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Roblox’s ‘Dress to Impress’ announces Lady Gaga collab
Listen up, Little Monsters: MAYHEM has made its way to Roblox. On Tuesday, the official X account for popular Roblox…
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North American gamers spend $325 annually, study finds
As gamers in the United States navigate inflated pricing, tariffs on imported tech, and myriad microtransactions, new industry data shows…
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FX reportedly working on ‘Far Cry’ adaptation
Video game studio Ubisoft and American television network FX are reportedly working on a small-screen adaptation of the Far Cry…
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Take-Two CEO sidesteps ‘GTA VI’ pricing concerns
The Grand Theft Auto franchise provokes more fan speculation and unsubstantiated rumor circulation than nearly any other IP, but as retail…
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Bye-bye, Bungie: PlayStation to absorb ‘Marathon’ studio
Three years after Sony’s costly $3.6 billion acquisition of video game studio Bungie, the PlayStation parent company is changing its…
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1 million gamers claim GOG’s ‘FreedomToBuy’ bundle
As Mastercard and other payment processors skirt or otherwise deflect gamers’ censorship accusations, one successful counter-campaign is making waves. Over…
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Game developers divided on generative AI, survey finds
Artificial intelligence (AI) is a divisive subject, but as the tech saturates numerous industries, one new Devcom speaker survey hopes…
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Biggest Game Launches of August 2025
This year’s been a big one for gamers across all platforms. Since the start of the year, studios big and…
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New Nintendo survey seeks Game-Key Card feedback
Have concerns about Nintendo’s controversial new Game-Key Cards? You’re not the only one. Two months after Nintendo launched its long-awaited…
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Nintendo raising US prices due to ‘market conditions’
If you’re still hoping to get your hands on a Nintendo Switch, you might want to secure one sooner rather…
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Mastercard addresses ‘NSFW’ game censorship in new statement
A few weeks after notable digital video game distributors Steam and itch.io “deindexed” games following pressure from payment providers, Mastercard…
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‘NINJA GAIDEN: Ragebound’ slashes onto Steam, consoles
On Thursday, video game publisher DotEmu and devs at The Game Kitchen released Ninja Gaiden: Ragebound, an all-new, action-packed 2D…
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TTRPG ‘Frosthaven’ gets video game adaptation
On Thursday, publisher Arc Games, in partnership with Asmodee and Cephalofair Games, launched Early Access for its video game adaptation…
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‘Ready or Not’ sells 2 million console units
VOID Interactive’s first-person shooter Ready or Not has officially sold 2 million console units, the studio confirms. The SWAT-centered shooter leans…
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Nintendo Direct: Partner Showcase airs tomorrow
The rumors are true — Nintendo is holding its latest Direct presentation tomorrow, July 31, 2025. The broadcast, confirmed to…
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Tsunami delays ‘Elden Ring Nightreign’ update
Japanese video game developer and publisher FromSoftware is delaying the release of its latest Elden Ring Nightreign patch following a tsunami…
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‘Mario Paint’ added to Nintendo Classics
Get those palettes (or flyswatters) ready, painters! On Tuesday, Nintendo announced its retro art creation game, Mario Paint, is officially…
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‘Hollow Knight: Silksong’ playable at Gamescom, says Xbox
On Monday, Xbox confirmed the highly anticipated video game sequel Hollow Knight: Silksong will be publicly playable at Gamescom next month.…
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Microsoft CEO addresses layoffs in new memo
Nearly one month after sweeping layoffs struck global tech brand Microsoft, Chairman and CEO Satya Nadella is breaking his silence.…
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AI controversy shakes ‘Street Fighter 6’ art contest
Video game company Capcom has disqualified a contender in its Street Fighter 6 art competition after accusations of generative AI…
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‘Deltarune’ tops Nintendo Switch 2 eShop game sales
Nearly two months removed from the June 5 launch of the wildly successful Nintendo Switch 2, new data details the…
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VShojo Closes After CEO Admits to Mismanaging Funds
On Thursday, VShojo CEO Justin “Gunrun” Ignacio announced that they would be closing the popular VTuber talent agency. News of…
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itch.io hides ‘NSFW’ games following credit card company pressure
Digital indie video game storefront itch.io has obscured mature, “not safe for work” (NSFW) content from its “Browse” and “Search”…
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‘Forza Horizon 5’ becomes 2025’s bestselling PS5 game
Nearly four years since blockbuster racing hit Forza Horizon 5 sped onto Xbox and PC, the game’s PlayStation 5 port has…
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‘Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer’ game announced
The month’s nearly over, but it’s not too late to observe Christmas in July. Thanks to one game studio’s latest…
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Microsoft admits ‘The Outer Worlds 2’ price too high
Less than three months have passed since multinational tech company Microsoft first announced it would raise Xbox console and game…
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Saber Interactive announces ‘Hellraiser’ game
Saber Interactive and Boss Team are cooking up a new single-player Hellraiser game. Clive Barker’s Hellraiser: Revival will be a new tale…
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‘Battlefield 6’ reveal trailer announced
The studio behind tenured tactical shooter franchise Battlefield is (finally) gearing up for the series’ latest release: Battlefield 6. “BATTLEFIELD…
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Smile, choom: ‘Cyberpunk 2077’ announces Photo Mode contest
Acclaimed dystopian RPG Cyberpunk 2077 got its latest update just days ago, and the “Chooms” behind the gritty, futuristic hit are…
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‘Ready or Not’ console version sells 1m units in 4 days
Tactical shooter Ready or Not has been available for PC gamers since late 2023, but the game’s more recent arrival to…
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Nintendo employee data reveals remarkable retention rates
The last five years have been tumultuous for gaming, with many global brands announcing extensive layoffs, studio closures, and project…
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Atari re-releasing 2600+ for Pac-Man’s 45th birthday
Atari is joining forces with retro game manufacturer PLAION to relaunch its iconic home entertainment hardware. The Atari 2600+ PAC-MAN…
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Microtransactions make gaming ‘more fun,’ Ubisoft says
As video game players around the globe pinch pennies to accommodate rising game and hardware prices, embattled French publisher Ubisoft…
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‘AI slop’ drowning digital game storefronts
If you’ve spent any time online in the last year or two, you’ve likely seen AI imagery in some capacity.…
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‘GTA VI’ will be ‘largest game release of all time,’ analysts claim
Rockstar Games’ upcoming action-adventure blockbuster Grand Theft Auto VI has been in the works for over a decade, and restless franchise fans…
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GET OVER HERE: ‘Mortal Kombat II’ trailer released
TOASTY! On Thursday, Warner Bros. dropped the long-anticipated first trailer for Mortal Kombat II. The fighting game flick, expected to…
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Nintendo names ‘Legend of Zelda’ film stars
Hey — listen! On Wednesday, Nintendo and Sony announced the stars of their upcoming live-action The Legend of Zelda movie.…
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Nintendo files copyright for standalone ‘Donkey Kong’ film
Oooooh, banana! Multinational entertainment brand Nintendo has filed a copyright notice for an all-new Donkey Kong film. The filing, shared…
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ASUS accidentally lists sky-high ROG Xbox Ally prices
Taiwanese Tech brand ASUS has reportedly accidentally leaked the retail value of its upcoming ROG Xbox Ally handhelds. The premature…
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‘Red Dead Redemption 2’ update raises remaster suspicions
Rumors regarding a remaster of Rockstar Games’ classic outlaw RPG Red Dead Redemption 2 have long circulated, but one slight change to…
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Dead by Daylight x The Walking Dead Announced
Survival horror game Dead by Daylight has announced another crossover — this time, with zombie media franchise The Walking Dead. The…
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SAG-AFTRA video game actors’ strike ends
On Wednesday, video game actors voted to end an artificial intelligence (AI) protections strike nearly one year after it began.…
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Nintendo addresses Switch 2 price, hardware concerns
One month after multinational video game corporation Nintendo launched its all-new Switch 2 handheld, the brand is addressing fan feedback…
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Square Enix invests in ‘Vaultbreakers’ studio BetaDwarf
On Monday, Copenhagen-based video game studio BetaDwarf announced a new investment from Japanese entertainment conglomerate Square Enix. The undisclosed contribution…
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ZeniMax Online Studios president stepping down after layoffs
Video game publisher and Microsoft subsidiary ZeniMax is losing its president. In a new post on X (formerly Twitter), the…
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Former Ubisoft execs convicted of workplace harassment
Three former executives at French video game publisher Ubisoft have received suspended prison sentences for their role in continued workplace…
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Microsoft lays off 9,000 employees, cancels games
On Wednesday, Microsoft began its latest round of layoffs and cancellations, confirming swirling suspicion and speculation from just one week…
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Gen Z video game spending plummets
Young Americans are spending less on video games than any other age group, according to new data from market research…
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EA Sports College Basketball returning in 2028
After nearly two decades, U.S. video game company Electronic Arts revealed that college basketball is returning to its release rotation.…
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Electronic Arts CEO pay hits new high, worker pay plummets
After a fiscal year pockmarked by employee layoffs and project cancellations, new pay data from video game company and generative…
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‘Jurassic World Evolution 3’ studio pulls gen-AI game content
U.K.-based video game studio Frontier Developments is ditching generative artificial intelligence (AI) in its upcoming sci-fi simulator Jurassic World Evolution…
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Square Enix names ‘Clair Obscur: Expedition 33’ as ‘Final Fantasy’ inspiration
As critics and fans continue to sing the praises of mesmerizing RPG Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, Final Fantasy studio Square…
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Microsoft planning ‘major’ cuts at Xbox
Multinational tech conglomerate Microsoft is reportedly planning “major” cuts throughout its Xbox division. News of potential layoffs, first reported by…
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Actor Charlie Cox feels like ‘fraud’ following ‘Expedition 33’ success
We’re nearly halfway through 2025, and while the last six months have seen several successful video game releases, no one’s had…
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CD Projekt RED delays ‘Cyberpunk 2077’ update
Fans of the 2020 role-playing game Cyberpunk 2077 have had their chromed-out fingers crossed for more fresh content since the…
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Eight years later, ‘Battlefront II’ is better than ever
We’re almost eight years removed from Battlefront II‘s launch, and despite dropping to mostly mixed reviews in 2017, the DICE-developed sci-fi…
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Steam users review-bomb ‘Monster Hunter Wilds’
After an admirable launch on February 28, 2025, disillusioned fans are tanking Capcom’s Monster Hunter Wilds‘ Steam reviews. The game…
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Premature ‘Metroid Prime 4’ poster prompts Nintendo response
On Thursday, Londoners flocked to social media to share photos of a Metroid Prime 4 advertisement claiming the highly anticipated…
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Animated ‘Death Stranding’ adaptation in development
On Thursday, Tokyo-based game studio Kojima Productions and U.S. animation studio Line Mileage announced they’re working together on an animated…
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Third-party Nintendo Switch 2 game sales fall flat
The Nintendo Switch 2 has flown off store shelves worldwide, but one new report says the console’s record-shattering success isn’t…
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Capcom Spotlight will feature ‘Resident Evil 9,’ ‘Pragmata’
Japanese video game company Capcom announced it will hold a 40-minute livestream presentation this month. The brand confirmed its Capcom…
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‘Beat Saber’ ends PlayStation console support
Viral VR rhythm game Beat Saber is ceasing PlayStation console support, according to an update from its developer. Users slicing…
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RECAP: Nintendo’s ‘Donkey Kong Bananza’ Direct
On Wednesday, Nintendo held a 15-minute Direct presentation teasing a bit of the monkey business fans can expect from the…
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Xbox reveals ‘multi-year’ collaboration with AMD
On Tuesday, Microsoft confirmed its new partnership with U.S.-based tech company AMD. Xbox says AMD will power upcoming devices, including…
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Nintendo begins banning Switch 2 users in piracy crackdown
Less than two weeks after its release, global media brand Nintendo is reportedly banning some Switch 2 users in an…
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Nintendo holding ‘Donkey Kong Bananza’ Direct tomorrow
It’s been an exciting month for Nintendo already, but the global gaming brand isn’t done yet. The global media brand…
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‘Clair Obscur: Expedition 33’ team teases new content
On Monday, creatives behind the captivating open-world RPG Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 took to social media to share some “whee!”-worthy news.…
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Some GameStop customers eligible for settlement payment
Anti-“wokeness and DEI” video games retailer GameStop has agreed to a $4.5 million class action lawsuit settlement in response to…
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PlayStation Plus prices to rise as users upgrade
Japanese tech conglomerate Sony says that as PlayStation Plus subscribers increasingly select premier plans, it will continue to raise prices.…
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Konami confirms ‘Silent Hill’ remake
On Thursday, Japanese video game publisher Konami hosted its inaugural Press Start games showcase, giving fans a more intimate look…
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Sony stocks stumble after ‘Days Gone’ studio layoffs
Sony stocks are sliding after the brand confirmed significant cuts to first-party developer Bend Studio’s workforce. At the time of…
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Nintendo Switch 2 becomes fastest-selling game console ever
Nintendo’s Switch 2 console launched just days ago, and the small-but-mighty handheld is already breaking brand records. In a news…
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‘Dune: Awakening’ now available on Steam
Dune: Awakening has finally arrived on Steam. Those lucky enough to get their hands on the Deluxe or Ultimate Editions…
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Nintendo announces spinoff ‘Splatoon Raiders’
On Tuesday, global games powerhouse Nintendo officially announced its first Splatoon spinoff. The franchise-tangential entry, Splatoon Raiders, will be available…
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Amazon taps ‘Star Trek Beyond’ writer for ‘Mass Effect’ project
After years of speculation and an official greenlight last fall, Amazon MGM Studios is finally dusting off the Normandy. Amazon…
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Unreal Engine 5.6 Boasts Optimization and New Features
You have undoubtedly seen The Witcher 4 tech demo that was shown off. An open world experience at 60 FPS…
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New Survival Horror Game ILL Announced at Summer Games Fest
Fans of Resident Evil, Dead Space, and Evil Within rejoice! We have a new terrifying FPS Survival Horror on the…
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Crispy Critters! Mundfish Announce Atomic Heart II and The Cube at Summer Games Fest
Atomic Heart was a surprise hit after its release. A lot of fans drew comparisons to BioShock with a robotic…
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Nintendo to sell 13m Switch 2 consoles in 2025, experts predict
Just a few short days after the colossal launch of Nintendo’s Switch 2, market research brand Ampere Analysis predicts even…
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64% of Americans play video games weekly, ESA study finds
Americans’ interest in gaming is growing across the board, an annual study from the Entertainment Software Association (ESA) reveals. According…
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All 26 Nintendo Switch 2 Launch-Day Releases
Nintendo’s much-anticipated Switch 2 console drops tonight, and our favorite overall-wearin’ mustachioed plumber is spit-shining his kart as we speak.…
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Gearbox CEO Walks Back ‘Real Fans’ Statement
Gearbox Software CEO Randy Pitchford is backpedaling from his previous comments about “real” fans’ willingness to shell out big bucks…
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‘Witcher IV’ teased in dazzling Unreal Engine demo
On Tuesday, fans of the video game franchise The Witcher finally got a glimpse of the upcoming fourth installment during…
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‘Fallout’ adaptation behind 225% playership spike
Small- and big-screen video game adaptations are driving viewers back to the source, says one new report. Data analysis company…
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‘Elden Ring Nightreign’ sells 2 million units in one day
FromSoftware’s Elden Ring Nightreign hit retailers less than 24 hours ago, and publisher Bandai Namco is already reporting the highly…
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Nintendo reveals new ‘Super Mario Party Jamboree’ rules, items
We’re now just six days away from the launch of Nintendo’s new Switch 2 console, and the brand is starting…
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‘Cyberpunk 2077: Phantom Liberty’ sells 10 million copies
Creatives at Polish game studio CD Projekt RED are commemorating a new milestone: Cyberpunk 2077‘s expansion, Phantom Liberty, has officially moved…
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‘Clair Obscur: Expedition 33’ sells 3.3m units after 33 days
Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, the underdog turn-based RPG set in Belle Epoque France, has passed a poetic milestone, selling 3.3…
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Pokémon game sales near impressive milestone
Much like Team Rocket, it appears Pokémon software is blasting off again. New data shared on Tuesday reveals The Pokémon…
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FromSoftware, A24 producing ‘Elden Ring’ adaptation
Japanese video game publisher and developer FromSoftware is joining forces with American media company A24 and Bandai Namco to create…
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Ubisoft CEO summoned to ex-execs’ harassment trial
Ubisoft CEO Yves Guillemot will be summoned to testify in the trial of three former brand executives. Marie Derain, Ubisoft’s…
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‘Yakuza 0 Director’s Cut’ gets Switch 2-exclusive multiplayer mode
Fans have just over two weeks until Nintendo’s long-awaited Switch 2 console releases worldwide, and Sega is fueling fan fervor…
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‘Helldivers 2’ player count skyrockets after update
Just one day after fan-favorite co-op shooter Helldivers 2 got its third update, “Heart of Democracy,” the game’s team reported…
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Nintendo Switch 2 GameChat reportedly supports live subtitles, text-to-speech
New screen recordings seemingly show the Nintendo Switch 2’s new live subtitling and text-to-speech capabilities, marking two significant steps forward…
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‘Real fans’ will pay $80 for games, says Gearbox CEO
Video game prices have been a point of contention for fans worldwide since the medium’s inception. Since 2020, however, gamers…
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SAG-AFTRA pursues Fortnite maker over AI Darth Vader
Star Wars antagonist Darth Vader has only been in Epic Games’ Fortnite for a few days, but the studio’s decision to incorporate…
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