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• PSA: Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls Has Day-One Issues On PC

  06-08-2026 22:55 via gamespot.com
  
  Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls is out today, but PC players are experiencing some problems with the game that their PlayStation 5 counterparts don't have have to deal with. Developer Arc System Works noted that the PC port had issues during the open beta last month and it pledged to fix them with a patch on day one. However, PC players are reporting that Marvel Tokon is still suffering from the same problems that made it nearly unplayable during the beta.As explained by a player on Reddit, Marvel
  
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• GTA 6 Trailer Being Paywalled Behind Netflix Is Upsetting A Lot Of People, But It’s A Sign Of The Times

  06-08-2026 21:56 via gamespot.com
  
  Out of nowhere, Rockstar and Netflix announced today that an "extended look" at GTA 6 will be available on the streaming platform on August 27. People have been clamoring for a new look at the game, given that it's been more than a year since Trailer 2, but few could have expected the next look at GTA 6 to come via Netflix. A lot of people are disappointed by this, saying Rockstar is effectively paywalling the next GTA 6 trailer by hosting it exclusively via Netflix ... for a time.To be sure, th
  
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• Indie Game Bundle Aiding Laid-Off Developers Is Nearing $200,000 Raised

  06-08-2026 21:25 via gamespot.com
  
  After soaring past an initial goal of $100,000, a Game Industry Hardship Fund bundle on Itch.io is now nearing $200,000 raised with seven days remaining.The bundle has so far raised more than $163,000, and features 127 games for the minimum price of $10, with the proceeds going towards helping laid-off developers pay for everyday expenses. There are some bigger-name games included as well, including indie titles like Skatebird, A Short Hike, and Arranger.It's the brainchild of Necrosoft Games di
  
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• Peak’s Final Major Update Will Add A Danger-Filled Dungeon

  06-08-2026 20:15 via gamespot.com
  
  Peak, the mountain-climbing with friends "friendslop" title that sold more than 10 million copies in its first year, is set to receive its final major update on August 11, and it looks to be an appropriate challenge for seasoned scouts.Dubbed The Final Ascent, the update will introduce two new late-game biomes, the Gloom and The Citadel, which will cycle out with the game's current Caldera and The Kiln biomes. A trailer for the update shows the Gloom to be a ghostly-looking swamp, while The Cita
  
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• Another Blockchain Game Studio Shuts Down As Crypto Trend Sputters Out

  06-08-2026 20:07 via gamespot.com
  
  The ongoing collapse of the crypto gaming industry claimed another victim this week, with blockchain startup Proof of Play announcing its demise roughly one year after shutting down its flagship game, Pirate Nation.Founded by FarmVille co-creator Amitt Mahajan, Proof of Play was one of the many companies that attempted to pair familiar, casual gameplay with crypto token incentives and player-owned assets in the form of NFTs--a premise that most gamers never warmed up to.“When we started ou
  
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• The Legend Of Zelda Live-Action Movie May Have Found Its Ganondorf

  06-08-2026 19:54 via gamespot.com
  
  The live-action The Legend of Zelda movie from Sony Pictures and Nintendo has already cast its Zelda and Link, but what about all the other roles? A new report claims that Australian actor Uli Latukefu, best known for the TV series Young Rock, will play the villain, Ganondorf.
  This is according to veteran Hollywood reporter Kyle Buchanan of The New York Times. He said he's "been hearing" that Latukefu got the role, but it's not yet officially confirmed by the studio. Deadline also reported on hi
  
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• The Latest PS5 Boxes Come With A Pretty Bleak Warning

  06-08-2026 19:41 via gamespot.com
  
  The writing is on the wall for PlayStation and its plans for an all-digital gaming future--or on the PlayStation 5 packaging, to be exact. With Sony ending the production of game discs in January 2028, the PS5 manufacturer has reportedly begun to slap warning stickers on restocks of its console, informing consumers that games will only be available in a digital format 17 months from now.Spotted by YouTuber Behind the Games--who says the console was purchased by a "trusted source" they
  
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• Halo Co-Creator Calls Out Remake For Pandering To “New Era Of Players With 0% Attention Span,” But He Really Loves The Upgrades Overall

  06-08-2026 19:22 via gamespot.com
  
  The co-creator of Halo and designer of Master Chief, Marcus Lehto, has weighed in with his thoughts about the latest Halo remake, Halo: Campaign Evolved.Posting on social media, Lehto said he has been slowly playing through the game on the Heroic difficulty and he has some issues but mostly he's having a great time and is happy with the game."Overall, I really love the upgrades: movement, cinematics, visuals. Damn, the lighting is brilliant," he said. "Do I have gripes? A few, but they are takin
  
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• Halo Co-Creator Calls Out Remake For Pandering To “New Era Of Players With 0% Attention Span”

  06-08-2026 19:22 via gamespot.com
  
  The co-creator of Halo and designer of Master Chief, Marcus Lehto, has weighed in with his thoughts about the latest Halo remake, Halo: Campaign Evolved.Posting on social media, Lehto said he has been slowly playing through the game on the Heroic difficulty and he has some issues but mostly he's having a great time and is happy with the game."Overall, I really love the upgrades: movement, cinematics, visuals. Damn, the lighting is brilliant," he said. "Do I have gripes? A few, but they are takin
  
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• Nintendo Coy On Star Fox Numbers After Super Mario Galaxy Movie Push

  06-08-2026 18:34 via gamespot.com
  
  After a decade of dormancy, the Star Fox franchise has seen a huge push from Nintendo in two significant ways. For starters, Fox McCloud had a pretty big presence in The Super Mario Galaxy Movie, which made over $1 billion worldwide at the box office. Then, in June, Star Fox, a remake of Star Fox 64, came out exclusively on Switch 2. However, the strong marketing blitz hasn't seemed to lead to a smash-hit sales success for the game--at least not yet.Nintendo has released new financial results fo
  
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• The Best Ghost Recon Just Got A Huge Update, And A New Game Is Coming

  06-08-2026 18:15 via gamespot.com
  
  Though it's not the most recent Ghost Recon game, everyone, including even Ubisoft apparently, knows Wildlands is the best in the series, so it's become the domain of the Ghost Recon 25th-anniversary celebration, with a massive free update that's out now. The update includes a new mission starring a new villain, a visual overhaul on current-gen consoles, and hundreds of new free customization items. There's more than that to it, so here's everything to know.Billed as the Last Rites update,
  
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• All Of 2027’s RAM Could Already Be Gone As Major Manufacturers Sell Out

  06-08-2026 17:47 via gamespot.com
  
  If you thought PC component prices were bad this year, then 2027 might be even worse for your wallet. According to a new report, three of the biggest manufacturers of PC memory--Samsung, SK Hynix and Micron--are already sold out of the crucial components, as AI companies continue to consume all of the available stock.DigiTimes (via Tweaktown) says that all DRAM and HBM production for next year has sold out, and the big three have no plans to manufacture additional memory. What's happened he
  
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• Another GTA 6 Delay Would Not Be Surprising, Former Rockstar Dev Says

  06-08-2026 17:12 via gamespot.com
  
  A developer who worked on Grand Theft Auto 5 has said he "would not be shocked at all" if Rockstar decides to delay GTA 6 yet again.Speaking to Indy100, Mike York said based on his previous experience working at Rockstar, he believes "they could delay it again."GTA 6 releases on November 19, unless it gets delayed again.York was an animator at Rockstar Games and left the company in 2017. He went on to say that Rockstar can "do whatever they want" with GTA 6, including asking people to wait longe
  
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• Capcom Unfazed By Physical Games Dying Off

  06-08-2026 17:07 via gamespot.com
  
  One of the biggest talking points in gaming lately has been around Sony's decision to end support for physical game discs in 2028. It's prompted concerns about game preservation, along with people generally being upset about owning physical media. Now, publisher Capcom has shared its thoughts, with management saying the shrinking physical game market is not expected to have much of an impact because the company sells mostly digital games."Approximately 90% of our unit sales are digital. We do no
  
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• Animal Crossing: New Horizons Just Did Something Only A Few Other Games Have Ever Managed

  06-08-2026 16:21 via gamespot.com
  
  As part of Nintendo's latest earnings report, the company disclosed new sales numbers for many of its best-selling games. Included in the data is the confirmation that Animal Crossing: New Horizons has passed a massive new sales milestone: 50 million copies sold.New Horizons stood at 49.91 million units sold through March 31, 2026. With 50.29 million sold through June 30--the latest reporting period--that means the game sold another 380,000 units in the past 90 days or so.
  It's the No. 2 best-se
  
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• Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls Release Time And Multiplayer Server Status

  06-08-2026 15:00 via gamespot.com
  
  Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls launches on August 6, and if you're feeling battle-hungry, there's a good chance that you'll be up for a brawl when you've got the game installed. But when can you start testing out your dream-team of superheroes and supervillains against real people? Surprisingly soon, as the multiplayer servers for the game are almost open.Developer Arc System Works has revealed the launch times for the Marvel Tokon servers across the globe. Here they are:United States
  8 AM PT11 AM
  
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• GTA 6 “Extended Look” Trailer Coming August 27 On Netflix, New Artwork Released

  06-08-2026 14:07 via gamespot.com
  
  Rockstar Games will provide an "extended look" at GTA 6 on August 27, and it'll air on Netflix. The video will be released on Netflix at 3 PM ET and it will later be posted on Rockstar's own YouTube channel at 9 PM ET that day.Rockstar has worked with Netflix before, as the company brought multiple games to the Netflix Games catalog, including GTA titles. Those have been removed, but Red Dead Redemption remains available to play on Netflix.Fans have been waiting a long time for a new look at GTA
  
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• Another Way To Play Big Walk Is Already In The Works

  06-08-2026 00:04 via gamespot.com
  
  House House's critically acclaimedco-op puzzle-solving game Big Walk has only been out for two days, but one modder is taking it upon themselves to add a new dimension to the gameplay.Independent solo developer CircuitLord has announced that they are developing a VR mod for Big Walk. A brief demonstration of the mod was posted on social media as proof of concept.
  https://twitter.com/CircuitLord/status/2084802172525367443
  CircuitLord subsequently posted a follow-up video that showed off the progr
  
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