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Xbox Series X|S sales surged 86% in June 2026, reaching a 2026 high, while PS5 and Nintendo sales declined during the same period.

Lee 'Faker' Sang-hyeok, the renowned League of Legends player, has been appointed as an honorary police officer by the Korean National Police Agency. The appointment is part of a campaign to combat illegal online gambling and raise awareness of its dangers.

Hasbro has introduced new Zelda figures. The figures are described as costly, akin to the expense of a gacha machine.

BlizzCon 2026 will offer exclusive in-game loot for World of Warcraft, Overwatch, and Diablo attendees. The event's virtual and physical ticket holders can unlock unique cosmetic items and bonuses across these Blizzard titles.

Microsoft has announced official backward compatibility for Xbox games on PC, with Conker and Crimson Skies leading the initial lineup. This move allows players to access these classic titles on the platform.

Four classic Xbox exclusives have been released on PC as part of Microsoft's first wave of original console ports. These titles were previously exclusive to the Xbox platform.

Mighty Doom developer Alpha Dog Games has returned to independent ownership two years after being closed by Microsoft. Studio founder Shawn Woods confirmed the mobile specialist is now independently owned by its founding team and is in discussions with partners and publishers about future projects.