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EA is now a private company following its $55 billion USD buyout by Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund (FIP), Trump son-in-law Jared Kushner's Affinity Partners, and private equity firm Silver Lake.
EA's private buyout by Saudi Arabia's PIF, Silver Lake, and Affinity Partners is complete
EA is now a private company following its $55 billion USD buyout by Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund (FIP), Affinity Partners, and private equity firm Silver Lake.
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Star Trek Legends has already been delisted on console storefronts and will soon be unavailable on Steam and Apple Arcade, publisher Tilting Point has today confirmed. This new Trek delisting follows the demise of Star Trek Resurgence back in April of this year.
Star Trek Legends to be delisted later this month, unplayable in September
Star Trek Legends has already been delisted on console storefronts and will soon be unavailable on Steam and Apple Arcade, publisher Tilting Point has today confirmed. This new Trek delisting follows ...
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Microsoft's Xbox is reportedly working on a Disc2Digital program that will convert physical game discs into working digital licenses. What's more, new reporting suggests the feature will open up to players as early as this month.
Xbox 's Disc2Digital program, converting physical discs to digital licenses, reportedly coming this month
Microsoft's Xbox is reportedly working on a Disc2Digital program that will convert physical game discs into working digital licenses. What's more, new reporting suggests the feature will open up to pl...
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"While the combat challenge may seem like a barrier to some, Beast of Reincarnation wants to welcome as many players as possible at whatever speed they’re happy with, in order to share its intriguing world," @theponk.bsky.social writes in our review.
Beast of Reincarnation Review: Flower power
While the combat challenge may seem like a barrier to some, Beast of Reincarnation wants to welcome as many players as possible at whatever speed they’re happy with, in order to share its intriguing w...
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Hello it’s my Special Day I have been a Steviant for FIFTEEN years now, crazy!Anyways look forward to my latest review in like eight hours on @stevivor.com 🤘
Thanks to Microsoft, Stevivor was able to go hands-on with Gears of War E-Day's multiplayer modes including Horde Siege and Versus. Here's what we thought of our time with the upcoming title. https://stevivor.com/?p=227390
OTXO is the first Epic Games Store August 2026 freebie, available today, and is followed by Beacon Pines and We Were Here Together next week. Download links inside.
Epic Games Store August 2026 freebies
OTXO is the first in a batch of new Epic Games Store August 2026 freebies, and as always, we'll update this list all throughout it so you know what you can nab for free.
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The Sinking City 2 is showing off its wares thanks to a new 12-minute gameplay trailer alongside news of post-launch modes and features.
The Sinking City 2 shows new trailer, details New Game Plus mode ahead of August release
Lots to explore, if you're brave enough. The Sinking City 2 is showing off its wares thanks to a new 12-minute gameplay trailer alongside news of post-launch modes and features. We’ve broken it all do...
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Thimbleweed Park 2 was today announced by Terrible Toybox, a sequel to the 2017 point and click from Maniac Mansion co-creators Ron Gilbert and Gary Winnick.
Thimbleweed Park 2 announced, coming in 2028
Thimbleweed Park 2 was today announced by Terrible Toybox, a sequel to the 2017 point and click from Maniac Mansion co-creators Ron Gilbert and Gary Winnick.
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Xbox chief technology officer Scott Van Vliet has gone to great lengths to detail what caused an almost day-long network outage earlier in the week, admitting that "this is an unacceptable situation, and we must do better to support you."
Xbox explains what cause its almost day-long network outage
"This is an unacceptable situation," admits chief technology officer. Xbox chief technology officer Scott Van Vliet has gone to great lengths to detail what caused an almost day-long network outage ea...
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Three weeks after being released from Xbox Game Studios by Microsoft, now independent developer Double Fine has announced it has laid off 23 employees.
After being dropped by Microsoft, Double Fine lays off 23 employees
Three weeks after being released from Xbox Game Studios by Microsoft, now independent developer Double Fine has announced it has laid off 23 employees.
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Sony has detailed the first batch of PlayStation Plus August 2026 additions and removals through its Essentials freebies.
PlayStation Plus August 2026 additions and removals
Sony has detailed the first batch of PlayStation Plus August 2026 additions and removals through its Essentials freebies.
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Ahead of the launch of Star Trek Online Undiscovered on PlayStation and Xbox today, Cryptic took Stevivor through an hour of hands-off time with the MMO to detail what’s new, what’s changed, and what captains can expect.
Star Trek Online Undiscovered Preview: What's old is new again
Ahead of the launch of Star Trek Online Undiscovered on Windows PC today, Cryptic took Stevivor through a hands-off preview with the MMO to detail what’s new, what’s changed, and what captains can exp...
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The Xbox network went down for hours earlier today, and meant that customers couldn't play any games, be they physical or digital.
Xbox went down today, meaning some couldn't play physical or digital games
The Xbox network went down for hours earlier today, and meant that customers couldn't play any games, be they physical or digital.
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Big news for God of War fans dropped over the weekend, with Sony both confirming the God of War Laufey release date alongside a confirmation of a new sequel with the man himself, Kratos.
God of War Laufey release date set for February 2027 as Sony confirms new sequel with Kratos
Big news for God of War fans dropped over the weekend, with Sony both confirming the God of War Laufey release date alongside a confirmation of a new sequel with the man himself, Kratos.
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The PlayStation Network went down for hours over the weekend, just following an announcement by Sony that it won't be producing physical PlayStation game discs beyond January 2028.
PlayStation Network goes down on the weekend, just after Sony announced it's killing physical discs
Who needs a network to confirm and play the digital license you've rented? The PlayStation Network went down for hours over the weekend, just following an announcement by Sony that it won’t be produci...
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Foretales is the current Epic Games Store July 2026 freebie, available now. A download link is inside.
Epic Games Store July 2026 freebies
Echo Generation Midnight Edition and Luto are the current Epic Games Store July 2026 freebies, available now. Download links inside.
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Halo Campaign Evolved's early access period -- one that cost players an extra $30 to play 5 days earlier than everyone else -- ran into problems over on Xbox consoles and PCs, meaning that those who bought the right to play early couldn't do so for hours.
Xbox owners were locked out of pricey Halo Campaign Evolved early access for hours
Halo Campaign Evolved's early access period -- one that cost players an extra $30 for 5 days extra time to play before everyone else -- ran into problems over on Xbox consoles and PCs, meaning those w...
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"Halo Campaign Evolved is a faithful and respectful recreation with all the original foundations and the right amount of improvement to a timeless classic," Jay writes in Stevivor's review. https://stevivor.com/?p=227355
Original Xbox games are getting some love from Microsoft, with four titles now on backwards compatibility on PC. Those same titles will have Achievements added in the future, the publisher announced.
Original Xbox games get Achievements, backwards compatibility on PC
Backwards compatibility is available now, and Achievements are coming... Original Xbox games are getting some love from Microsoft, with four titles now on backwards compatibility on PC. Those same tit...
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Registration is now open for FromSoftware's The Duskbloods Network Test on Switch 2, with those selected able to trial a "pre-release version of the game."
Registration now open for The Duskbloods Network Test
Registration is now open for FromSoftware's The Duskbloods Network Test on Switch 2, with those selected able to trial a "pre-release version of the game."
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The first Xbox Game Pass August 2026 additions and removals have been detailed by Microsoft and include Corsair Cove and Beast of Reincarnation.
Xbox Game Pass August 2026 additions and removals
The first Xbox Game Pass August 2026 additions and removals have been detailed by Microsoft and include Corsair Cove and Beast of Reincarnation.
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The final set of Xbox Game Pass July 2026 additions have been detailed and include the likes of Hell Is Us and Halo Campaign Evolved.
Xbox Game Pass July 2026 additions and removals
Further Xbox Game Pass July 2026 additions and removals have been detailed -- you'll gain Tony Hawk, but lose Shadow of the Tomb Raider.
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Star Trek Online has today added the Kelvin Timeline Starship Bundle, one that packages three starships, three additional ship variants, and more.
Star Trek Online adds Kelvin Timeline Starship Bundle with six ships
Star Trek Online has today added the Kelvin Timeline Starship Bundle, one that packages three starships, three additional ship variants, and more.
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"By removing Turf War and transitioning to something pretty close to a first-person shooter, Nintendo has taken what makes the franchise unique and discarded it with Splatoon Raiders," Steve writes in our review.
Splatoon Raiders Review: Round and round we go
By removing Turf War and transitioning to something pretty close to a first-person shooter, Nintendo has taken what makes the franchise unique and discarded it with Splatoon Raiders.
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DCKO was announced today, a free-to-play DC Comics fighter that decidedly isn't Injustice 3.
DCKO is a new DC Comics fighting game (that isn't Injustice 3)
DCKO was announced today, a free-to-play DC Comics fighter that decidedly isn’t Injustice 3. “DCKO is a free-to-play mobile DC fighter,” reads a description attached to an announcement trailer, which ...
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The first Avengers Doomsday trailer has been released and features a lot of X-Men alongside a lot of other heroes meeting one another.
First Avengers Doomsday trailer has X-Men, a bunch of heroes meeting each other
The first Avengers Doomsday trailer has been released and features a lot of X-Men alongside a lot of other heroes meeting one another.
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Battlefield 6 will add three Top Gun characters alongside new modes and more as part of Season 4, Phase 2 on 18 August.
Battlefield 6 adds Top Gun in August
Battlefield 6 will add three Top Gun characters alongside new modes and more as part of Season 4, Phase 2 on 18 August.
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Bethesda has announced Fallout 3 and Fallout New Vegas remasters following the news that Microsoft would lay off 3,200 Xbox employees and work towards an (unattainable) goal of engaging 1 billion active players each day.
Bethesda doubles down on Fallout remasters following Microsoft "reset"
Bethesda has announced Fallout 3 and Fallout New Vegas remasters following the news that Microsoft would lay off 3,200 Xbox employees and work towards an (unattainable) goal of engaging 1 billion acti...
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Echo Generation Midnight Edition and Luto are the current Epic Games Store July 2026 freebies, available now. Download links inside.
Epic Games Store July 2026 freebies
Nova Lands and Tattoo Tycoon are the latest Epic Games Store July 2026 freebies, available now. Download links inside.
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