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A promising new leak suggests that Ghost Recon fans are about to have some free new content to drop into alongside a big performance boost.
New Ghost Recon Shadow Drop Leaked
A promising new leak suggests that Ghost Recon fans are about to have some free new content to drop into alongside a big performance boost.
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A foundational Mario adventure is returning on Switch 2, but its comeback may only make an old Nintendo decision harder to ignore.
One of Super Mario's Most Influential Games Deserved Better on Switch 2
A foundational Mario adventure is returning on Switch 2, but its comeback may only make an old Nintendo decision harder to ignore.
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Secretlab expands its Pokemon collection with three pixel-art chair skins based on Kanto's Grass, Fire, and Water starter families.
Secretlab Reveals 3 Pixel Pokemon Chair Skins Inspired by Kanto
Secretlab expands its Pokemon collection with three pixel-art chair skins based on Kanto's Grass, Fire, and Water starter families.
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Steam's popular Free-to-Keep Promotion gives PC gamers a limited time to claim, download, and keep a dungeon crawler/management hybrid game.
Steam Users Have Limited Time to Claim Dungeon Crawler Game Completely Free of Charge
Steam's popular Free-to-Keep Promotion gives PC gamers a limited time to claim, download, and keep a dungeon crawler/management hybrid game.
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Ads on PlayStation? 🎮 A Digiday report says Sony has posted several ad-focused job roles, one citing "PlayStation's newly formed advertising organization," hinting at ad-supported services or in-game ads. Deal-breaker for you, or could you live with it? bit.ly/4w6v2rS
Pokemon Pokopia treats fans to a brand-new download that they can enjoy right now, completely free of charge.
Free Pokemon Pokopia Download Available Now
Pokemon Pokopia treats fans to a brand-new download that they can enjoy right now, completely free of charge.
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Marvel Rivals developer NetEase confirms a highly welcomed change is being included alongside the Update 9.5 Patch Notes for August 7.
Marvel Rivals Planning Big Change In Update 9.5
Marvel Rivals developer NetEase confirms a highly welcomed change is being included alongside the Update 9.5 Patch Notes for August 7.
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After leaving discs behind, Sony might be open to integrating more advertising with its PlayStation products and looking to expand its ad business.
Sony Looking to Monetize PlayStation Through Ads, Report Suggests
After leaving discs behind, Sony might be open to integrating more advertising with its PlayStation products and looking to expand its ad business.
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While many fans are still waiting on the live-action Naruto movie, it's worth noting that the IP is expanding in another way in 2027.
Official New Naruto Release Confirmed for Summer 2027
While many fans are still waiting on the live-action Naruto movie, it's worth noting that the IP is expanding in another way in 2027.
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August's Humble Choice batch is stacked. 🎮 Headliner: Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth, the 9/10 Kiryu-and-Ichiban JRPG, free with a Humble Choice membership. Lineup rotates out Sept 1. Which are you grabbing first? bit.ly/4fQ6zkO
Monster Hunter Wilds is coming to the Switch 2, and Nintendo's console is the perfect platform to give this entry a fresh start.
Monster Hunter Wilds Is About to Get a Second Life on Switch 2
Monster Hunter Wilds is coming to the Switch 2, and Nintendo's console is the perfect platform to give this entry a fresh start.
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Gaming giant EA goes private as part of a new acquisition, and the company is already planning massive layoffs, claims a reliable report.
EA Already Planning Mass Layoffs
Gaming giant EA goes private as part of a new acquisition, and the company is already planning massive layoffs, claims a reliable report.
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Xbox Game Pass subscribers will get a few big games in August, including Beast of Reincarnation and a new Plague Tale prequel.
Game Pass August 2026: Every Confirmed Free Game, Ranked
Xbox Game Pass subscribers will get a few big games in August, including Beast of Reincarnation and a new Plague Tale prequel.
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PlayStation's next State of Play may still be unconfirmed, but several upcoming games already look like obvious candidates to take the stage.
PlayStation's Next State of Play Has Some Obvious Games in Store
PlayStation's next State of Play may still be unconfirmed, but several upcoming games already look like obvious candidates to take the stage.
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A brand-new game on Steam has serious Super Mario Odyssey vibes, and it even features a Cappy-like companion in the form of a pizza.
New Steam Game Is Like Super Mario Odyssey But With Pizza Instead of Cappy
A brand-new game on Steam has serious Super Mario Odyssey vibes, and it even features a Cappy-like companion in the form of a pizza.
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A new game on Steam does the unthinkable by teasing a possible 9/11-inspired mission, and it seems like a controversy waiting to happen.
Co-Op Steam Game Has a Level Based on 9/11
A new game on Steam does the unthinkable by teasing a possible 9/11-inspired mission, and it seems like a controversy waiting to happen.
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Another limited-time Harry Potter set from LEGO is detailed in a new leak, which suggests that fans can expect it before the end of August 2026.
New Free LEGO Harry Potter Release Leaked
Another limited-time Harry Potter set from LEGO is detailed in a new leak, which suggests that fans can expect it before the end of August 2026.
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Palworld Online was just announced, and even though its mobile game status might scare gamers off, it's the smartest step forward.
Palworld Online's Biggest Catch May Also Be Its Best Move
Palworld Online was just announced, and even though its mobile game status might scare gamers off, it's the smartest step forward.
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Having the right occupation in Project Zomboid is key to successful survival. Here's how the best occupations rank against each other.
Project Zomboid: 7 Best Occupations, Ranked
Having the right occupation in Project Zomboid is key to successful survival. Here's how the best occupations rank against each other.
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A new Pokemon release brings players back to the original Kanto region, and puts players into the nostalgic world like never before.
New Pokemon Release Takes You Back to the Kanto Region
A new Pokemon release brings players back to the original Kanto region, and puts players into the nostalgic world like never before.
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The first Gears of War: E-Day beta weekend is shaping up to be much bigger than expected after The Coalition reveals a late addition.
Gears of War: E-Day Open Beta Just Got Way More Exciting
The first Gears of War: E-Day beta weekend is shaping up to be much bigger than expected after The Coalition reveals a late addition.
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Resident Evil fans, this one's in Japan. 🧟 Capcom's World of Biohazard 30th Anniversary Exhibition runs Oct 30 to Dec 24 in Shibuya, Tokyo. It's an in-person event covering the series' heroes, villains, and viruses. Would you make the trip? bit.ly/45EsW7R
The anticipated sale of Electronic Arts officially comes to an end, with the game publisher being sold for a stunning $55 billion.
BREAKING: EA's $55 Billion Sale is Now Finalized
The anticipated sale of Electronic Arts officially comes to an end, with the game publisher being sold for a stunning $55 billion.
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The much-anticipated Switch 2 launch of Final Fantasy 14 is marred by a serious issue that Square Enix is currently addressing.
Final Fantasy 14 On Switch 2 Has A Serious Problem
The much-anticipated Switch 2 launch of Final Fantasy 14 is marred by a serious issue that Square Enix is currently addressing.
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Pokemon Pokopia's Bubbly Basin DLC adds a ton of new content, but its accompanying free update is no slouch either, fixing one of its biggest issues.
Pokemon Pokopia Free Update Finally Fixes Its Biggest Problem
Pokemon Pokopia's Bubbly Basin DLC adds a ton of new content, but its accompanying free update is no slouch either, fixing one of its biggest issues.
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An FPS game being great is not enough. These first-person shooters are all fantastic, but they couldn't get anybody to play them.
5 Near-Perfect Single-Player FPS Games Nobody Played
An FPS game being great is not enough. These first-person shooters are all fantastic, but they couldn't get anybody to play them.
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Lord of the Rings fans can expect Wolves of Mordor this fall, which expands on Sauron's time as Lord of the Wolves and the werewolf Draugardh society.
Lord of the Rings: The Wolves of Mordor Officially Announced
Lord of the Rings fans can expect Wolves of Mordor this fall, which expands on Sauron's time as Lord of the Wolves and the werewolf Draugardh society.
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Beast of Reincarnation's reviews are in: good, not great, around a 73 metascore with scores from 9.5 down to 5. 🐺 It shows Game Freak still has a lane, but not a dead end. Plenty of series started rough. Keep experimenting outside Pokemon, or stick to it? bit.ly/4yYCJ6b
Nintendo shares some key details about the upcoming Switch 2 exclusive Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave ahead of its September launch.
Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave Reveals 4 Playable Characters, 5-Year Time Jump, and More
Nintendo shares some key details about the upcoming Switch 2 exclusive Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave ahead of its September launch.
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Xbox 360 games are reportedly coming to PC, but Microsoft has yet to confirm which fan favorites will be made available on the platform.
Microsoft May Be Working on Bringing Xbox 360 Games to PC
Xbox 360 games are reportedly coming to PC, but Microsoft has yet to confirm which fan favorites will be made available on the platform.
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