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Is Xbox Fixable?
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At Summer Game Fest today, Xbox's new chief strategy officer Matthew Ball spoke about some of the company's big moves recently, including its strategy on exclusives and what's next for the company in the hardware space with Project Helix. He made these comments at The Game Business Live."Reliable pipeline" of exclusivesOn the subject of exclusives, Ball said, "Everyone in the industry understands that exclusives are important," and Microsoft is no different. The first two console exclusives that
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If You’re Not Ready For A Showcase, Nintendo, Don’t Force It
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Nintendo's decision to host a Nintendo Direct this June befuddles me. The virtual showcase wasn't terrible, but it certainly didn't wow me either. Deltarune is very cool, so it was nice to see a release date for Chapter 5, and I'm sure plenty of folks are thrilled to jump back into Pokemon Pokopia with its new expansion pass. But the games that would have been this Direct's big hitters, Kingdom Hearts IV and a remake for The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time, got extremely short teasers that didn
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Kingdom Hearts Cloud Versions Shut Down Today, And You’ll Have To Buy New Versions To Keep Playing
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Prior to this week, the only options that Switch owners had to play the Kingdom Hearts franchise was via the cloud versions offered by Square Enix. However, with the new Switch and Switch 2 versions on the horizon, Square Enix has announced that Kingdom Hearts' Switch cloud versions are being delisted.The following titles will be affected by the decision and no longer playable after today, June 9.・Kingdom Hearts - HD 1.5+2.5 ReMIX - Cloud Version
・Kingdom Hearts HD 2.8 Final Chapte
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The New Guitar Hero–Err, Stage Tour–Reveals Its First Songs
via gamespot.comThe Guitar Hero series made be dead and gone, but in its place comes a new game called Stage Tour, and it's made by the latest evolution of the same studio that created Guitar Hero.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kckXRmcp_Uk
A critical component of any good music games is its tracklist, and the Embracer-owned RedOctane Games has announced the first seven tunes for Stage Tour. The officially licensed setlist includes songs from a range of genres, and features big-name bands like Red Hot Chili Pep
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Destiny 2 Player Count Soars Above Marathon’s Highest Ever As Guardians Log On For Final Update
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The Monument of Triumph update is the final content update for Destiny 2. When I first began playing the game a decade ago, I was instantly hooked. Over the years I've made friends, experienced the best long-running narrative in a game ever, and cleared all of my plans to be able to experience the newest raid, dungeon, or next story beat.This time around it's a little different. There is no race to be prepared for, and my clan hasn't been frantically discussing the best builds or possible strate
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I Didn’t Care About The New Star Fox Until I Found Out Who’s Making It
via gamespot.comI never played much Star Fox as a kid. Save for maybe a few minutes here and there at a friend or cousin's house, I've basically not played the series whatsoever. So I was safely out on playing the new one arriving this summer for Switch 2. But a funny thing happened this morning: We actually learned who is making it--something that oddly doesn't happen much with Nintendo games until we can watch the credits--and the answer has completely changed my plans.The New York-based Velan Studios was del
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Death Stranding Movie’s Script Is “Almost Done,” Director Says
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The upcoming Death Stranding movie from Backrooms studio A24 and director Michael Sarnoski remains in development, and now Sarnoski has provided an update on how it's coming along and what fans can expect.Sarnoski, who is also writing the script, told IGN he is "almost done" with it. Hideo Kojima, who is producing the movie, has seen drafts of the script and has passed along revisions, but there is no word on the specifics of the changes.
"Kojima has been really generous in letting me play in hi
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Overwatch’s New Hero Is A Cyberpunk Demon
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Overwatch's next hero is a dual-wielding cyberpunk demon named Shion, developer Blizzard has revealed, and she looks like she's ripped straight from Cyberpunk 2077.Shion is billed as "the most terrifying elder of the Hashimoto Clan," a Japanese criminal family that has ties to the global terrorist organization Talon and is behind the assassination of Sojiro Shimada, the father of Hanzo and Genji. That should make for some interesting story developments between the two brothers and Shion, with Ki
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The Vampire Survivors Team Found The Perfect Anime To Adapt
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During the June Nintendo Direct, Vampire Survivors developer Poncle announced an adaptation of the hit manga and anime series Jujutsu Kaisen, called Jujutsu Kaisen Rumble: Survivaton. Like Vampire Survivors, players will battle sinister forces--Cursed Spirits born from humanity's fears and anxieties--grow in power, and eventually become the strongest sorcerer on the block. The only catch is that this is a multiplayer game, and there's only room for one survivor when the clock runs out.Up to
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If You’ve Been Sitting On Xenoblade Chronicles, You Have No Excuse With These New Switch 2 Editions
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Xenoblade Chronicles has been one of Nintendo's most significant JRPG series in recent years, but also at a scope pushing the original Switch hardware beyond its limits. So if you've been waiting for a better opportunity to experience these games, Nintendo has announced during the summer Nintendo Direct that all three mainline games will be receiving Nintendo Switch 2 editions. And the first game is out digitally today.Originally released for Wii, the first Xenoblade Chronicles almost wasn't rel
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You Can Play Star Fox Today Thanks To A New Demo
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Today, during the Nintendo Direct livestream, Nintendo announced that you can give the new Star Fox a test flight later today with a new demo out now on the Switch 2 eShop.The demo was announced alongside a new look at the full release, with missions on Solar and Zoness among the included footage. The demo, meanwhile, will include the game's tutorial, as well as Meteo, one of the adventure's early missions.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gL6e98lg644&pp=0gcJCTkLAYcqIYzv
The new Star Fox, a re
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007 First Light Sequel Sounds Like A Matter Of When, Not If
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007 First Light has been a big success for IO Interactive, which developed and published the James Bond game, but now that Amazon owns the franchise, what's going to happen with a potential sequel? That question remains unanswered, but now Amazon Game Studios boss Jeff Gattis has shed more light on the situation and strongly suggested that a sequel is a matter of when, not if.Speaking to IGN, Gattis first clarified his original comments, saying he never said that Amazon Game Studios would publis
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Xenoblade Fans Are Eating Good With A New Game, Genesis, Announced For 2027
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Nintendo executive Yoshiaki Koizumi revealed that "a new story in the Xenoblade series is about to begin" at today's Nintendo Direct. Xenoblade Genesis is coming to Switch 2 in 2027.
The reveal trailer for Xenoblade Genesis starts with a narrator saying that "Animawas the source for all things." This leads to describing the different elements in the world, like water, fire, and wind. Apparently, there are certain warriors who can utilize Anima that are named Vesselai.
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Minecraft Is Finally Coming To Switch 2, With A Huge Improvement
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Today, Nintendo announced that Minecraft will be coming to Switch 2 in 2026, with improvements over its Switch 1 counterpart.The Switch 2 supports backwards compatibility, so Minecraft has been playable on the console since launch. However, the Switch 2 version brings enhanced lighting and shadow effects, meaning owners of the newest console will have an improved experience.
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The game was rated for Switch 2 on the ESRB classification database in recent weeks, leading
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Kingdom Hearts 4 Gets A Surprise Look At Nintendo Direct 2026
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After revealing that three collections of Kingdom Hearts games are coming to Switch 2, the June 2026 Nintendo Direct revealed a fresh look at the elusive Kingdom Hearts 4--which will be available on Nintendo's console when it launches.
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Deltarune Chapter 5 Revealed, And It’s Out Very Soon
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During today's Nintendo Direct, a new chapter for Deltarune has been announced, and it's out later this month. Deltarune was a launch game for the Nintendo Switch 2, which included the first four chapters of the seven-part saga. Chapter 5 will release on June 24, which will be added as a free update for all platforms.
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Nintendo Finally Reveals The Legend Of Zelda: Ocarina Of Time Remake For 2026
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Nintendo has officially revealed The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time remake as part of its summer Nintendo Direct showcase. The reveal showed no gameplay--only a cinematic trailer about the boy from the forest who didn't have a fairy. It did, however, confirm a 2026 release date. More details are said to be coming later this year.Rumors of an Ocarina of Time remake began to gather steam earlier this year when prominent leaker Nate the Hate reported on the game. He had also revealed a "classic-s
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All The New Switch 2 Ports Confirmed In Nintendo Direct June 2026
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The latest Nintendo Direct showcased several games from other platforms coming to Switch 2, with some including additional content.
Dragon’s Dogma 2: Dark Arisen (October 9)Devil May Cry 5: Devil Hunter Edition (June 23)Stellar Blade (TBA 2026)Lies of P: Complete Edition (August 6 Digital, October 2 Physical)Minecraft (TBA 2026)Kingdom Hearts 1.5+2.5, 2.8, 3 (October 8)
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The Duskbloods Is Getting A Network Test Soon, But No Release Date In Sight
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From Software's next multiplayer experiment, The Duskbloods, is getting an online closed network test before the end of the summer, but no other real details, or a release date, were announced.The Duskbloods made a blink-and-you-missed-it appearance as part of the latest Nintendo Direct, with a new trailer that showed off the game's gothic setting and teased some of its story.
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"Upon the ancient Blood Soverign's honor, we are monsters," a unshown charac
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Dragon’s Dogma 2: Dark Arisen Lets You Explore The Snowy Region Of Norgan
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Capcom and Nintendo have revealed Dragon's Dogma 2: Dark Arisen for Nintendo Switch 2, bringing the epic action-adventure sequel to the portable console later this year.
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Announced as part of the June 2026 Nintendo Direct, Dragon's Dogma 2: Dark Arisen arrives on October 9, with this new version of the title bringing some fresh additions and tweaks to gameplay. This expanded version of the title is also heading to PlayStation 5, X
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Donkey Kong Banaza’s Mario-Inspired Update Has The Strangest Limitation Imaginable
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Announced during the latest Nintendo Direct, Donkey Kong Bananza is getting additional content added to its paid DLC that will celebrate the 40th anniversary of Super Mario Bros. Puzzlingly, however, you'll only be able in play it for a limited time.The DK Island and Emerald Rush DLC will soon allow you to dress up both Donkey Kong and Pauline in Mario Bros. outfits. Donkey Kong can equip Mario's recognizable red hatand blue jumpsuit, while Pauline will be able to use Luigi's green hat and slap
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DK Challenge Revealed For Nintendo Switch Online On Switch 2
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Nintendo showed off a new limited-time Donkey Kong event for Switch Online subscribers on Switch 2 at today's Nintendo Direct. Called DK Challenge, the experience sees players completing tasks across Donkey Kong games, ranging from Donkey Kong Country to even Donkey Kong Bananza (if you own the Switch 2 exclusive).
DK Challenge is accessed through the Nintendo Switch Online app on the Switch 2 Home Screen. From there, tasks are available to complete: There's a mine-cart challenge in Donkey Kong
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New Switch Sports Game Revealed For Switch 2, And It Includes A Very Unexpected Sport
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As part of today's Nintendo Direct, Nintendo announced Nintendo Switch Sports Resort, the latest entry in its series that has so far included Wii Sports, Wii Sports Resorts, Wii Sports Club, and Nintendo Switch Sports.The new game has 12 sports in all, including an unexpected one: thumb-wrestling. The game launches on October 22, exclusively for Switch 2.
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Nintendo Switch Sports Resort takes players to Wuhu Island, where they can part
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September Somehow Gets Even Busier With Fire Emblem, A Great-Looking Co-Op Game, And More
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If you weren't already overwhelmed by the choice of game releases coming this September, the latest Nintendo Direct has just confirmed that Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave and Orbitals will be releasing in the busiest month in the gaming calendar.The new entry in the turn-based tactical RPG series, with an Ancient Roman-like theme, releases September 17. The retro-anime co-op adventure releases on September 3.Also confirmed to come to Switch 2 in the Nintendo Direct is Onimusha: Way of the Sword, r
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Fire Emblem: Fortune’s Weave Features Four Different Storylines
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Nintendo and Intelligent Systems showed more of Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave during the latest Nintendo Direct, ensuring turn-based tactics fans will continue having an absolutely grand time when it launches on September 17.Players will be able to choose between four different main characters, each with a unique storyline. Each hero will be seeking to win The Heroic Games for their own reasons, as whoever emerges victorious will be granted one wish.
The Fire Emblem series has been extremely acti
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Jason Momoa Reportedly Drops Out Of Helldivers Movie
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The upcoming film adaptation of Helldivers has lost its leading man, with Jason Momoa exiting the project.Deadline reports that Momoa, who joined the production in February, departed from the movie, but the reason for his withdrawal is not clear. Regardless, the film is still in production and set for a November 2027 premiere.Sony Pictures and PlayStation Productions are said to be searching for a new star. While it's understandable that any major studio would want a big-name actor in the lead,
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Xbox Denies That Gears Of War: E-Day Skipping PS5 Was Last-Minute Decision, But No One Believes That
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An Xbox marketing boss has denied that Gears of War: E-Day skipping PlayStation 5 was a last-minute decision despite fans discovering what they believe is overwhelming evidence that it was.After it was discovered that Microsoft hastily removed a recent video showing a PS5 logo for Gears of War: E-Day (see below), marketing boss Aaron Greenberg said it is "not true" that Microsoft canceled a PS5 edition of the game at the last minute."We just limited the knowledge of this news to a very small int
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Xbox Game Pass Lost “Millions” Of Subscribers After Massive Price Hike In 2025
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Xbox's chief strategy officer Matthew Ball has confirmed that Xbox Game Pass lost "millions" of subscribers after the massive price hike for the service in 2025.Speaking at The Game Business Live today, Ball said, "We shed millions of subscribers over the span of a few months" following the hike from $20 to $30 that was announced in October 2025.Ball went on to say that Microsoft "corrected that offering" by lowering the price down to $23/month for Game Pass Ultimate as one of Xbox CEO Asha Shar
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GTA 6 Gets Its Barbenheimer As Barbie Compilation Sets A November Release
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So many game publishers are trying to get their titles out of the shadow of Grand Theft Auto 6, leading to a comically crowded September this year. But Atari isn't blinking, releasing--of all things--a collection of classic Barbie games exactly a week before Rockstar's behemoth.Developed by Digital Eclipse, Barbie Rewind is a compilation of 16 Barbie games released between 1991 and 2007. It's out on November 12 on PC, PlayStation 4 and 5, Xbox One and Series X|S, and both Nintendo Switch platfor
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Ninja Theory Cancels Ambitious Horror Title Focus To On Senua
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Hellblade and Senua developer, Ninja Theory, has revealed that it has cancelled Project Mara, its experimental photorealistic horror title that was revealed in 2020.In an interview on Xbox Wire, Ninja Theory Studio Head Dom Matthews explained that Senua, the studio's third title in the series, requires all of the studio's effort, with Project Mara suffering as a result.
"I suspect some people might ask what’s happened to Project Mara [a previously announced horror title] – I too
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