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One Piece: 5 Unseen Anime Techs Stronger Than Devil Fruits, Ranked
The most game-breaking power-ups in the One Piece universe are hiding in spin-off games, and they'd make even Luffy look weak—if they ever went canon.
Ubisoft CEO says ditching physical games "helped" PC gaming, and PlayStation ending discs won't "disturb" the industry much anyway
Yves Guillemot points to PC's digital-only success as proof that ditching physical games is a net positive, and he says a disc-less PlayStation wouldn't rock the boat much anyway.
Akatori 2.5D Metroidvania Hits PC August 5, Consoles August 12, Switch 2 in 2027
Akatori is finally getting a release date, but Switch 2 owners will need to wait until 2027—a bold gamble that could either pay off or leave the game feeling stale by the time it arrives.
Sony Enforces 'Strictest Ever' Social Media Rules After Disc Production Halt
The company knew the backlash was coming, and it's keeping its developers on a short leash to weather the storm.
Aliens: Fireteam Elite 2 Arrives August 25th, Priced at $50
Cold Iron Studios is betting big on the 40th anniversary of *Aliens* with a $50 sequel that promises heavier firepower, a new Marauder class, and a free Prologue to win back skeptical co-op shooter fans.
Play For Honor, Bleach Rebirth of Souls & Metal Gear Solid Free This Weekend
Xbox's latest Free Play Days drop is a killer lineup, and you've got until Monday to decide which one's worth your time.
Ex-PlayStation boss regrets not listening to Miyazaki after struggling with Demon's Souls' brutal opening level
Shuhei Yoshida's Demon's Souls blunder proves that even industry veterans can let frustration override vision — and nearly cost us one of gaming's most influential franchises.
How to Get the Pirate Captain Outfit in AC Black Flag Resynced – Corozal Treasure Map Guide
Grab the Pirate Captain Outfit in AC Black Flag Resynced by following a treasure map on Corozal, then diving through a jellyfish-filled cave on Ambergris Key — no real money needed, just 20 minutes of smart sailing.
Aliens: Fireteam Elite 2 Launches August 25 on PS5, Xbox Series, and PC with Two Editions
The sequel drops players back into the Colonial Marine boots with smarter xenomorphs, element-based weapon mods, and a $49.99 price tag that undercuts the competition.
Famitsu Japan Sales: Rhythm Heaven Groove Leads, eBaseball PRO SPIRIT 2026 Debuts at 20,661
Rhythm Heaven Groove is closing in on 600,000 copies sold, proving that Nintendo's rhythm game revival has serious legs in Japan.
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The Coalition is showing Gears of War: E-Day's multiplayer on July 30, and with overhauled Locust AI and a new Horde Siege mode, this early reveal is a bold bet to reclaim Xbox's shooter crown.
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Avatar Legends: The Fighting Game just got hit with a last-minute Xbox delay and a compromised Switch launch, leaving fans stranded on two different kinds of bad news.
Avatar Legends Fighting Game Hits Xbox Delay Hours Before Launch, Switch Loses Features
Hours before launch, Xbox gets pushed to September and Switch loses cross-play, deluxe content, and every language but English — while PC and PlayStation players just... play.
Halo Campaign Evolved Launch Times: July 28 Release & 5-Day Early Access Schedule
Microsoft wants $70 for five days' head start on campaigns you've already finished, while Game Pass subscribers watch from the sidelines — the real test is whether "Evolved" finally fixes Infinite's broken co-op netcode.
Xbox VP of Engineering Jared Palmer Exits After 3 Months to Lead Engineering at AI Startup Cognition
Xbox's AI-first engineering hire lasted three months before defecting to the startup building AI agents designed to automate his entire discipline.
Stalker 2 Dev Disputes Founder's Claim Microsoft Paid Above Dev Cost for Xbox Exclusivity
The founder claims Xbox wrote a blank check for exclusivity; the studio says he wasn't even in the room when the deal was made.
Xbox Brings Original Classics to PC & Handhelds with Enhanced Graphics
Microsoft finally cracks open the original Xbox vault for PC and handhelds, starting with four classics running at resolutions the green box could only dream of.
Splatoon Raiders Gadgets Guide: Complete List by Tank Type & Best Picks
Splatoon's chaotic creativity survives the looter-shooter pivot in a gadget system that turns ink into buildcraft, and the best loadouts feel like cheating until the Chinooks show up.
Avatar Legends: The Fighting Game Xbox Release Pushed to September 3, PS5/PC/Switch Launch July 23
The Xbox version hits a backend snag pushing it to September, while Switch players get a stripped-down launch with no cross-play or localization at start.
Nintendo Switch 2 Could Score a Decade-Defining Horror Masterpiece
Insiders say a cult‑classic horror series is headed to the Switch 2, and early footage hints at a level of dread we haven't seen in years. If true, it might become the system's defining scare.
BOKURA Switch 2 Launch Date July 29 – $4.99 Two-Player Puzzle with Dual Perspectives
The co-op experiment where you and a friend perceive two entirely different realities — storybook animals versus cold machines — lands on Nintendo's new hardware July 29 for less than a fancy coffee.
XBOX Insiders: Arkheron Closed Beta Now Available in the Tower
Bonfire Studios has launched the Arkheron Closed Beta for Xbox Insiders on Series X, S, and Windows PC, running until July 27. The beta features a technical test of the 3v3 PvP game mode Spires, where players combine items to shape their abilities and playstyles.
Fields of Mistria 1.0 Update: Console Ports Teased, Marriage & Romance Relationship Changes Revealed
In a detailed FAQ, NPC Studio teased the possibility of console ports for Fields of Mistria but stated the team is currently focused on the PC 1.0 release, with future platform evaluations to come. The update also revealed that when marriage arrives, existing romantic bonds will not be erased, as the chosen partner becomes a spouse while others become best friends, and players can decide whether to have children.
Xbox Series X|S Sales Surge 86% in June 2026, Hitting 2026 High as PS5 & Nintendo Decline
Xbox Series X|S sales surged 86% in June 2026, reaching a 2026 high, while PS5 and Nintendo sales declined during the same period.