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Palworld 1.0 has sold 1.8 million copies across all platforms, with nearly 1.5 million of those sales coming from Steam. The Steam version generated approximately $25 million in revenue, while PlayStation and Xbox contributed around 300,000 and 70,000 copies respectively.

Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave is a new entry that honors the beloved series' legacy. The game pays tribute to the franchise's history and traditions.

US video game industry spending dropped 21% in June compared to last year, with hardware spending falling 62% year-on-year. Xbox Series X/S sales more than doubled year-on-year, but this follows a May where sales were the lowest ever recorded for the platform.

Dodo Duckie is a 2D/3D puzzle platformer where players control a duck named Dodo to rescue kidnapped chicken friends. The game launches on July 23 for PC via Steam and Xbox Series X|S.

Big Walk, the new game from the studio behind Untitled Goose Game, will be priced at $19.99 across Steam, Nintendo eShop, and PlayStation 5, with a 25% launch discount available on Steam. PlayStation Plus Essential subscribers can access the game for free as a day-one addition, while it will not launch on Xbox.

Nintendo's European eShop Summer Sale offers discounts on numerous games until August 2nd, with a curated list of 88 titles that received a 9/10 or higher review score. The sale includes highlighted games like 13 Sentinels: Aegis Rim at £12.49 and Ace Combat 7: Skies Unknown Deluxe Edition at £19.99.

Big Walk can be played solo, but it is designed for multiplayer and most puzzles require cooperation and voice communication. The game supports 2 to 12 players with crossplay across all platforms.

A remake of Zelda: Ocarina of Time has been confirmed for a 2024 launch. The news states the game is real and releasing this year.

Palworld may crossover with Fortnite after Epic Games added it to an in-game survey and a Pocketpair executive hinted at the possibility, while a Pokémon collaboration remains unlikely.

Nintendo created Splatoon Raiders as a spin-off instead of Splatoon 4 to offer a new entry point into the series with a single-player, roguelite adventure, moving away from the franchise's standard competitive formula. The developers wanted to release non-competitive elements as a standalone game, while continuing to develop competitive gameplay in future titles.

Nintendo is seeking dismissal of a class-action lawsuit that demands the company refund customers for tariffs later ruled illegal, arguing customers received what they paid for. The company sued the US government for tariff refunds but refuses to pass those refunds to consumers, saying commercial transactions don't work retroactively.

Google's AI search has been fooled by elaborate jokes and fake lore posted on the r/TheDuskbloods subreddit, treating made-up characters like Bugout Billy and Lycan Vrykolakas as official information for the unreleased Switch 2 game. Despite the game not being out, the AI has repeatedly presented these Reddit fabrications as facts, even when asked for specific details about nonexistent features.

Cleaning Up! is a physics-based tidying game where players use tools like a vacuum, broom, mop, and power washer to clean filthy levels at their own pace. The game features humorous elements, optional challenges like avoiding ghosts or zombies, and allows players to purchase upgrades or cosmetic items between levels.

Splatoon Raiders, an exclusive title for Nintendo Switch 2, launches on July 23 with players taking on the role of the Mechanic to help Deep Cut find treasures guarded by Salmonids across the Spirhalite Islands. The game features a robust progression loop, an RPG-esque gear system, and both single-player and online options.

Stellar Blade has received an ESRB rating for the Nintendo Switch 2, confirming that its mature content, including revealing costumes and breast jiggle during combat, remains intact. The rating follows the game's official announcement for the platform during Nintendo's June Direct with a vague 2026 release window.