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• Black Lightning's New Trailer Teases A Superhero Family

  04-01-2018 23:50 via gamespot.com
  
  The newest trailer for The CW's upcoming Black Lightning shows there may be more superpowers happening than just those belonging to retired superhero Jefferson Pierce (Cress Williams). The teaser focuses instead on Pierce's family and hints that his daughters may be uncovering superhuman abilities all their own.In the clip, Pierce proclaims, "This is about me trying to keep my daughters alive." It seems as if the two have been kidnapped, with Pierce assuming his Black Lightning superhero identit
  
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• The Angry Birds Movie 3 Trailer Has More Pee Than I Expected

  29-06-2026 16:18 via gamespot.com
  
  Paramount Pictures has released the first trailer for The Angry Birds Movie 3, and this is sure to remind people that, yes, the movie series is still going.The third movie follows Red (Jason Sudeikis) as faces his "greatest challenge yet," which is being a dad ... and also saving the world. Releasing December 23, The Angry Birds Movie 3 features a big cast of celebrities in addition to Sudeikis, including Josh Gad, Danny McBride, Tim Robinson, Sam Richardson, Keke Palmer, Nikki Glaser, Lily Jame
  
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• Sony Sets Expectations Ahead Of PS6: No More “Significant” Hardware Losses

  29-06-2026 16:12 via gamespot.com
  
  The current generation of gaming has only gotten more expensive lately, and it looks like the next generation of PlayStation consoles will also be a pricy purchase. With concern growing about the yet-to-be-revealed PS6 possibly selling for $1,000 or more when it launches, Sony confirmed that it's not prepared to take a "significant" hit on absorbing some of the costs for its next-gen hardware.When quizzed about hardware pricing and profitability for the "next-generation platform" durin
  
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• GTA 6 Seeing “Record” Orders On Xbox, Microsoft Claims

  29-06-2026 15:13 via gamespot.com
  
  Microsoft has responded to a report regarding GTA 6 preorders and the apparent gulf between Xbox and PlayStation numbers, saying this early, unofficial third-party information "doesn't represent preorder data.""We’ve had record orders. People should wait for real data and not clicks on affiliate links," Microsoft said.This came in response to a data from IGN that said its own internal information from affiliate links from its userbase found that GTA 6 preorders were outperforming Xbox by a
  
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• GTA 6 Won’t Be On A Disc, Not At Launch Or Months After, Report Says

  29-06-2026 15:12 via gamespot.com
  
  Even though Rockstar and Take-Two have already said GTA 6 is a digital-only game, some have held out hope for a disc-based version. A new report says GTA 6 will not have a disc-based version at launch or months after, as some have speculated.According to The Hollywood Reporter, "There are no plans for Grand Theft Auto VI discs to be printed--not at launch, and not months after."This came after a fan posted a screenshot of a conversation they said they had with a Rockstar Support agent who inform
  
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• Cyberpunk: Edgerunners 2 Reveals Fall 2026 Launch Ahead Of New Trailer

  29-06-2026 15:08 via gamespot.com
  
  The second season of Cyberpunk: Edgerunners has a launch window, as Netflix confirmed over the weekend that the show will be arriving in Fall 2026. Alongside the confirmation of this new season running for 10 episodes, Netflix also shared a few details on the new chooms that viewers will meet--and hopefully things end better for them than they did for David Martinez and the rest of his gang.Edgerunners 2 features a new roster of outcasts looking to make their mark in Night City, starting with We
  
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• Best EVO 2026 Trailers

  29-06-2026 07:13 via gamespot.com
  
  We saw several reveals, including the final team in Marvel Tokon Fighting Souls featuring Deadpool, Loki and Blade, Bob in Tekken 8, Robo-Ky’s gameplay trailer in Guilty Gear -Strive-, Lux and Samira reveals in 2XKO, the Bakunawa Killer reveal in Virtua Fighter Crossroads, and more. See timestamps below!
  
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• MARVEL Tōkon Fighting Souls – Blade, Loki, and Deadpool Gameplay Reveal Trailer | Team Samurai Outriders

  29-06-2026 04:34 via gamespot.com
  
  The Samurai Outriders slash their way through MARVEL Tōkon: Fighting Souls!The fifth team entering the Challenge of the Champion is led by Robbie Reyes as Ghost Rider, and features three new playable characters: Blade, Deadpool, and Loki!Beta will be available July 24-26, 2026.
  
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• VIRTUA FIGHTER CROSSROADS: Bakunawa Killer Trailer

  29-06-2026 01:35 via gamespot.com
  
  The so-called "Bakunawa Killer" has been tied to a series of violent attacks throughout Vilasapara. Check out the latest reveal trailer for Virtua Fighter Crossroads.
  
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• TEKKEN 8 – Bob Gameplay RevealTrailer

  29-06-2026 01:33 via gamespot.com
  
  Check out Bob who was revealed at EVO 2026 for Tekken 8.
  
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• Old Fortnite Skins Are Returning: What’s Actually Exclusive And What Could Come Back?

  29-06-2026 01:20 via gamespot.com
  
  One of the most contentious topics in the Fortnite community is the one surrounding its many exclusive cosmetics that may never be available to obtain ever again. As it stands now, folks have been fighting about this for years, with a lot of players arguing that it's only right that new players get a chance at those classic battle pass skins like Drift or Peely. But this is actually a legal question, rather than something we could put to a vote, so these discussions rarely get anywhere near the
  
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• Old Fortnite Battle Pass Skins Are Returning: What’s Actually Exclusive And What Could Come Back?

  29-06-2026 01:20 via gamespot.com
  
  One of the most contentious topics in the Fortnite community is the one surrounding its many exclusive cosmetics that may never be available to obtain ever again. As it stands now, folks have been fighting about this for years, with a lot of players arguing that it's only right that new players get a chance at those classic battle pass skins like Drift or Peely. But this is actually a legal question, rather than something we could put to a vote, so these discussions rarely get anywhere near the
  
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• GUILTY GEAR -STRIVE- Robo-Ky Official Trailer

  27-06-2026 23:36 via gamespot.com
  
  Robo-Ky joins the Guilty Gear -Strive- roster as a Season Pass 5 Playable Character coming on July 2nd.
  
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• MARVEL Tōkon: Fighting Souls – Magneto and Black Panther Gameplay

  27-06-2026 16:00 via gamespot.com
  
  Check out over 8 minutes of gameplay featuring primarily Magneto and Black Panther from Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls.
  
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• Grab Your Friends: The Adventure Time Boxed Set Is $33 For Prime Day

  27-06-2026 02:02 via gamespot.com
  
  Adventure Time: The Complete Series Boxed Set (DVD)$33 (was $50)See at AmazonThis Prime Day you can pick up one of the most influential series of the 2010s for a steep discount: the Adventure Time boxed set for just $33 (down from $50). Pendleton Ward's fantasy series earned rave reviews during its run and is still a cult classic today thanks to its many spin-offs. If you've been looking for an excuse to return to the land of Ooo, now's a good time to do it.Adventure Time: The Complete Seri
  
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• The Dark Knight Trilogy Blu-Ray Boxed Set Is 25% Off For Prime Day

  27-06-2026 01:50 via gamespot.com
  
  The Dark Knight Trilogy Collection (4K Blu-ray boxed set)$28 (was $38)See on AmazonThere's a Batman series for every generation, and if you grew up in the late 2000s, that was the Christopher Nolan Dark Knight Trilogy. Even if Christian Bale isn't your generation's iconic Batman, Amazon has cut the price of the 4K Blu-ray boxed set on the Nolan trilogy to just $28 (down from $38), a nice 25% discount. The Dark Knight Trilogy Collection (4K Blu-ray boxed set)$28 (was $38)This Blu-ray bundle
  
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• You Can Snag Some Of Our Favorite Board Games For Up To 45% Off On Prime Day

  27-06-2026 01:48 via gamespot.com
  
  If you've been looking to expand your board game collection, Prime Day is a great excuse to do just that. Amazon's deal event has loads of board games on sale--enough to keep you rolling dice and manipulating little plastic whatsits long into the night.A few highlights include the game night classic Catan for $30 (down from $55), the official LEGO party game, Brick Like This for $13 (down from $20), and the Lord of the Rings Trick-Taking Game for $22 (down from $27). That last one took a spot on
  
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• Live Out Your Clone Trooper Fantasies With This Prime Day Deal On Star Wars Black Series Gear

  27-06-2026 01:41 via gamespot.com
  
  Looking to join the Empire, rebel scum? Good news, the Star Wars Black Series Clone Trooper II helmet is on sale! Not a huge discount, it's $95 (down from $110), but it's enough of a price cut that it could be convincing if you've been on the fence about joining the late-Republic armed forces that would eventually become the Imperial army.
  The Clone II Trooper armor was introduced during the later years of the Clone Wars as an improvement over the Phase I design (which you see in Attack of the C
  
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• Prime Day’s Xbox Series X Deals Include Some Of The Biggest Games Of 2026

  27-06-2026 01:40 via gamespot.com
  
  It's the final stretch of Prime Day, and if you've been looking to stock up on some Xbox Series X games for the rest of the year, better grab 'em while you can. Xbox consoles might have gotten more expensive over the last couple years but Amazon is taking some of the sting out of those price hikes with discounts on some of this year's biggest games.Capcom's catalog is well-represented among the Prime Day deals with two of its best recent games, Resident Evil Requiem and Monster Hunter Stories 3:
  
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• Prime Day 2026: The Best Deals on Asus ROG Laptops, Monitors, And More

  27-06-2026 01:40 via gamespot.com
  
  Deal events like Prime Day are a great time to counteract a bit of the damage the RAM shortage and supply chain issues have caused to PC hardware prices in the last couple years. Especially if you're in the market for Republic of Gamers gear. Through its ROG line, Asus has become a mainstay of the PC gaming space, and quite a few of its gaming laptops, monitors, and accessories are on sale for Prime Day. Thankfully, you won't have wade through hundreds of Amazon listings to find some of the best
  
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• Steam Machine Preorders Are About To Begin, So Of Course They’re Already On eBay

  26-06-2026 21:00 via gamespot.com
  
  The Steam Machine isn't even out yet, though Valve has begun sending out confusing emails about whether people are in the "queue" or on the "waitlist" for the device. That hasn't stopped netizens from doing the inevitable, though: listing their reservations on eBay to make a quick buck.If you head over to eBay—or GameBay (?), since GameStop really wants to buy the online marketplace—and search for the Steam Machine, you'll see a handful of postings for Valve's upcoming living room PC
  
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• Steam Machine Preorder Emails Are Super Confusing

  26-06-2026 20:24 via gamespot.com
  
  With Valve's Steam Machine releasing on June 29, you may be confused as to when you'll be able to actually purchase the not-a-console console. It's a little perplexing, so let us help you make sense of the email you might've just gotten in your inbox.Valve has begun sending out preorder emails notifying you about the outcome of the randomized drawing you were able to sign up for recently. That email, though, isn't the actual one that allows you to buy the device. Instead, it's a notification tel
  
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• Battlefield 6 High-Value Target Patch Notes Detail Gunplay And Netcode Improvements

  26-06-2026 19:06 via gamespot.com
  
  The final phase of Battlefield 6's Season 3 content rolls out on June 30 with the High-Value Target update, and Battlefield Studios has released the patch notes early. This reveals several adjustments to Battlefield 6 and Redsec, including gunplay changes, tuning of vehicle equipment, and additional improvements to the game's netcode.Content-wise, the update brings a new multiplayer mode, a casual battle royale mode with bots, and a new melee weapon. There is also the limited-time Wet Work event
  
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• Some Retailers Reportedly Spill The Tea On GTA 6 Gameplay Details

  26-06-2026 17:56 via gamespot.com
  
  With Grand Theft Auto 6 a few months away from blowing up the entire industry on November 19, some retailers appear to be getting antsy, as a new leak floating around online is providing new details about the crime sim.Posted to the notorious GamingLeaksAndRumors subreddit on June 25, gameplay details on GTA 6 appear to come from the Brazilian version of Amazon. Some of this information doesn't seem particularly new—like the dual-protagonist system or the higher graphical fidelity—bu
  
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• Assassin’s Creed Shadows Ended Up Great–If You Played All The DLC

  26-06-2026 17:55 via gamespot.com
  
  Assassin's Creed Shadows' story has come to an end with the release of Black Tides, the game's final narrative expansion and a tie-in to Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced. Black Tides is surprisingly very good. It's not perfect (it's got some extremely annoying boss fights) but its story missions and animations and pacing and structure are all leaps and bounds ahead of the base game for Shadows. It left me wishing that Black Tides, as well as the other bite-sized post-launch expansions that l
  
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• Mega Skarmory Pokemon Go Raids: Weaknesses, Best Counters, And Best Moveset

  26-06-2026 17:38 via gamespot.com
  
  Pokemon Go is holding its next Super Mega Raid Day this Saturday, June 27, and it's introducing another new Mega-Evolved Pokemon to the game: Mega Skarmory. While standard Skarmory favors defense, Mega Skarmory is a quick and powerful attacker, making it a formidable opponent in battle. It's also one of the coolest new forms in the game, gaining golden armor and giant, razor-sharp talons upon Mega Evolving.To help you conquer the new Super Mega Raid boss, we've rounded up some tips on how t
  
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• How To Unlock The Kowakujo Easter Egg Song In Black Ops 7 Zombies

  26-06-2026 17:37 via gamespot.com
  
  Call of Duty Season 4 Reloaded is live in Black Ops 7, bringing the brand-new Kowakujo map to Zombies. Like previous Zombies maps, Kowakujo includes an Easter egg you can activate to play a new tune composed by Kevin Sherwood. Here, we guide you in finding the hidden headphones needed to unlock the secret song on Kowakujo in Black Ops 7's Zombies.How to unlock the Easter egg song for KowakujoTo activate Kowakujo's secret song, you first need to find three hidden headphones. The headphones are bl
  
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• You Can Now Stream The Best Part Of Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Resynced: Its Sea Shanties

  26-06-2026 17:33 via gamespot.com
  
  Ahead of its release next month, Ubisoft has released a playable part of Assassin's Creed Black Flag: Resynced online--playable sea shanties, that is. This is technically correct, which is the best kind of correct. Available online through various streaming platforms, the collection includes all the original shanties from the game, brand-new compositions, and the unreleased rendition of The Parting Glass by Sarah Greene. In total, that's 57 tracks to accompany you on your next voy
  
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• PS5 And Xbox Series X Both Didn’t Sell Very Well In May

  26-06-2026 17:11 via gamespot.com
  
  PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S saw a significant drop in unit sales in May, according to new data from Circana.May's US Video Game Market Notes from Circana Senior Director Mat Piscatella detailed this slump, even as the month otherwise saw a 38% year-over-year increase in hardware spending. Sony sold 58% fewer PS5 units last month than in May 2025, as spending on the console dropped 43% year-over-year.
  It was the fewest number of PlayStation consoles Sony has sold in May since May 2000, back
  
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• Haunted Chocolatier’s Long Development Comes Down To Chasing Perfection

  26-06-2026 16:48 via gamespot.com
  
  With GTA 6 launching in a few months, Eric "ConcernedApe" Barone's Haunted Chocolatier is teeing up to be the next big "when the heck is it coming out" game. Announced five years ago, Barone has given a few updates and interviews on the status of the game, and in a new blog post, he wrote about the progress on his Stardew Valley follow-up."I know it's taking a long time. A big part of that is that I am being very thoughtful about every aspect of the game," Barone wrote. "The things in
  
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