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• Everything New In Palworld 1.0 – New Pals, Mechanics, Tools, And More

  13-07-2026 15:49 via gamespot.com
  
  Palworld has left early access with its 1.0 release that adds new areas, new pals, world improvements, new tools, and much more. Here, we detail everything new in the full release of Palworld, so you can see it all at a glance. For those that bought Palworld in its early access period, there's no additional cost to access the full release.
  https://youtu.be/1fpGg9wNM9A
  If you've not yet jumped on the hype train, developer Pocketpair announced that there will be no price increase between early acc
  
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• GOG Wants You To Make Your Own Physical Games

  14-07-2026 22:51 via gamespot.com
  
  In the wake of the news that Sony will end PlayStation disc production by 2028, a lot of folks are expressing their disgust at the idea of a digital-only game library. But players aren't the only ones sharing their frustration--today, GOG.com joined the conversation with a short tutorial showing players how to physically preserve their digital games.
  https://twitter.com/GOGcom/status/2077037131751432515
  "Download the offline installer of any of your games on GOG, save it to a disc, and it's your
  
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• Why Are There So Many Benedict Cumberbatch Cards In Magic: The Gathering?

  14-07-2026 22:31 via gamespot.com
  
  With MagicCon Amsterdam right around the corner, Wizards of the Coast has begun spoiler season for their next crossover set in Magic: The Gathering: Star Trek. While the legendary science-fiction franchise may seem like an odd fit for a trading card game that’s ultimately about wizards flinging spells at each other, space (aka the final frontier) is no stranger to the game. Just last year Magic went to space with the excellent Edge of Eternities set, and the gameplay design was so good it
  
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• EA Is Finally Trying to Save Your Sims 4 Saves

  14-07-2026 20:37 via gamespot.com
  
  EA has just given The Sims 4 players a look at the next item on its laundry list of upcoming bug-fixes and game improvements: making sure the game actually saves correctly. Assuming all goes to plan when the next free base game patch arrives on July 21, players will soon be able to enjoy The Sims 4 without constant fear that a sudden crash or corrupted save file will destroy their progress.The upcoming patch approaches the saved-game struggle from multiple angles. The first is the implementation
  
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• You Can Earn A $15,000 A Year For Mastering Your Favorite Game

  14-07-2026 20:12 via gamespot.com
  
  For those who have obsessively played their favorite game for years at the cost of real-world productivity, here's your chance to turn all that time spent into something you can actually use: a $15,000-a-year scholarship.The University of Silicon Valley (via Icy Veins) is looking to reward players who have spent hundreds of hours accomplishing the most demanding of in-game feats through its new Max Achievement Scholarship program. "The Max Achievement Scholarship recognizes students who hav
  
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• Star Of 2026’s Biggest Movie Will Talk Call Of Duty: MW4 This Weekend

  14-07-2026 20:06 via gamespot.com
  
  The Fanatics Fest event takes place this weekend in New York City, and as announced previously, Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4's multiplayer will be playable at the event. In addition to that, Infinity Ward studio head Mark Grigsby and Activision marketing executive Tyler Bahl will sit down for a conversation about the game where more news or details could be revealed.In addition to the developers, the panel will feature NBA superstar and Call of Duty skin Kevin Durant, along with the star of th
  
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• You Could Pull William Shatner’s Autograph Out Of A Magic: The Gathering Pack This November

  14-07-2026 19:45 via gamespot.com
  
  Later this week, MagicCon Amsterdam will bring tons of news on Magic: The Gathering's next two expansions, August's The Hobbit and October's in-universe Reality Fracture. Today, Wizards of the Coast kicked off MagicCon week with a look further into the future and into deep space, as multiple cards from November's Star Trek set were revealed, including a set of Headliner cards that boldly go where no Magic card has ever gone before: authentic autographs.The Star Trek set, which encompasses all 60
  
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• Baseball’s Best Pitcher Put A Charizard Card In His Glove

  14-07-2026 19:31 via gamespot.com
  
  Milwaukee Brewers pitcher Jacob Misiorowski is arguably the greatest pitcher currently playing in Major League Baseball, with a fastball he's thrown as hard as 105.5 MPH and incredible command. When he's not striking out 15 people in a game, however, he likes collecting Pokemon (and baseball) cards, and his new glove lets him show off one of the most legendary Pokemon ever.
  https://twitter.com/MLB/status/2076786975692992840
  Created by the company 44 Pro, Misiorowski's glove was made specifically
  
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• Beast Of Reincarnation’s Perfect Parry Ping Makes Me Want To Git Gud

  14-07-2026 19:28 via gamespot.com
  
  With its launch around the corner, Beast of Reincarnation co-developer Fictions has dropped a new gameplay video outlining how players will hack and slash their way through a post-apocalyptic world. We already knew that the game borrows a few ideas from Sekiro for its moment-to-moment gameplay--including a parry mechanic that has one of the best "PING" deflection sounds we've heard in quite some time, and Fictions also detailed how it's blending real-time action with the tactical
  
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• Exclusive: Mondo Reveals Masters Of The Universe 2002 Keldor And Flocked Panthor Figures

  14-07-2026 19:00 via gamespot.com
  
  Mondo has revealed its next limited-edition Masters of the Universe figure, inspired by one of the most underrated series in the franchise. Long before he became known as Skeletor, Keldor was the most infamous--and good-looking--villain on Eternia. GameSpot can exclusively reveal Mondo's new 1/12-scale figure inspired by the 2002 Masters of the Universe animated series, and it'll be available to preorder soon. The collectibles company is also launching a 1/6-scale version of Skele
  
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• Xbox’s Console Future Looks Bleak In New Industry Forecast

  14-07-2026 18:39 via gamespot.com
  
  Next year could be a grim one for Nintendo, Sony, and Microsoft, as console sales are expected to dramatically decline in 2027 by almost 20%. Thanks to component shortages, video game consoles like the Switch 2, PS5, and Xbox Series X|S have only gotten more expensive over time--a complete reversal of how systems used to get cheaper the longer they were on the market.According to a report from S&P Global Market Intelligence Kagan (via GamesIndustry.Biz), the math is simple: more expensive ma
  
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• Witcher 3 Director Says Next-Gen Console Delay Would Not Be Such A Bad Thing

  14-07-2026 18:14 via gamespot.com
  
  The Witcher 3 director Konrad Tomaszkiewicz has commented on the state of next-generation consoles, saying his studio Rebel Wolves wouldn't be too upset if the PlayStation 6 and next-gen Xbox get delayed due to the ongoing memory and component crises.
  "To be honest, it's even better for us," Tomaszkiewicz told Eurogamer about how he would feel if next-gen consoles get delayed. He's currently working on the vampire game The Blood of Dawnwalker, which releases in September across console and PC.He
  
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• Assassin’s Creed Creator’s New Game Channels Fine Art And Slasher Cinema

  14-07-2026 18:00 via gamespot.com
  
  The creator of Assassin's Creed has a new game on the horizon, a supernatural blend of dark fantasy and witchcraft by the name of 1666: Amsterdam. Having been in development for 16 years--development on it originally began in 2011 at THQ before it went bust--the game got a re-reveal during Summer Game Fest 2026. One area where the game is aiming to stand apart from the pack is with its art direction, and in a new dev diary, developer Panache Digital Games provided a behind-the-scenes look a
  
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• Nintendo Exploring A Switch 2 OLED, But Is Worried About Price – Report

  14-07-2026 17:40 via gamespot.com
  From the moment the current Nintendo Switch 2 launched with its LCD screen there have been questions around whether or not Nintendo would release an OLED version in the future. It's the strategy it followed with the original Switch to great success, but could still be a while away for its follow-up.According to a report by ZDNet Korea (via Digital Foundry), Nintendo could be looking at an upcoming 1080p OLED panel from Samsung Display as an option for the potential Switch 2 OLED. The concern cur
  
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• Activision Reacts To Call Of Duty’s Captain Price Showing Up In An Unexpected Place

  14-07-2026 17:28 via gamespot.com
  Actor Barry Sloane is known for playing Captain Price in the new Call of Duty games, but he does more than that. He showed up in the newest episode of the Game of Thrones TV show House of the Dragon as Ser Adrian Redfort, and many viewers didn't know he was in the show and were surprised to see him appear.
  Both Captain Price and Ser Adrian Redfort have mustaches, and the Call of Duty account played this up. "The mustache transcends timelines," it wrote.https://twitter.com/CallofDuty/status/20768
  
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• What’s Next For Disney Games? D23 Is About To Tell Us

  14-07-2026 17:20 via gamespot.com
  
  The biannual Disney D23 expo is back in 2026, and amidst a stacked schedule of panels highlighting the films, TV series, and music of the company, there'll also be a closer look at Disney's video games. Running from August 14-16, Disney has teased an "exclusive preview" on the first day of the show, as the Disney Entertainment Showcase will feature games amongst announcements for movies, television, and live stage productions. Disney has dropped details on two of its games, c
  
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• GTA Online – The Kortz Center Heist Update | Now Available Trailer

  14-07-2026 16:24 via gamespot.com
  
  The Kortz Center, venue for the most dazzling soirees in Los Santos and repository of the world’s most provocatively expensive and expensively provocative artwork. And now, the target of your classiest Heist.Break into the art world by knocking over high society's cultural epicenter and making off with lucrative treasures from its latest exhibition in GTA Online: The Kortz Center Heist.
  
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• Madden Ditches Its Microtransaction Mode To Come To Apple Arcade

  14-07-2026 16:02 via gamespot.com
  
  Apple Arcade, the games subscription service for Apple devices, is no stranger to bringing popular franchises from both the indie and AAA scenes to iOS, with Disney Dreamlight Valley, NBA 2K26, PowerWash Simulator, Dredge, and Balatro among the games available to subscribers right now. Today, Apple and EA Sports have announced the latest established franchise to join the Apple Arcade ranks: Madden NFL 27, which joins the service in August.The Apple Arcade version of Madden NFL 27 will offer the
  
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• Activision’s Latest Call Of Duty Announcement Is Upsetting And Bewildering Fans

  14-07-2026 15:36 via gamespot.com
  
  Activision has announced that the leaderboards and combat records for Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 (2022) and Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 (2023) are being "permanently disabled" ahead of Modern Warfare 4's release in October.Activision said it's doing this "as we optimize backend services" in the lead-up to MW4's launch. The announcement upset and bewildered fans.
  Some are wondering how things like leaderboards and combat records for older games are related to providing services for new gam
  
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• Another Game Skips Last-Gen, As Dying Light: The Beast Dumps PS4/Xbox One

  14-07-2026 15:25 via gamespot.com
  
  Dying Light: The Beast was released last year for PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X|S, with developer Techland promising a last-gen version of the game as well. That's no longer the case, as the studio says it has made the "difficult decision" to cancel the PS4 and Xbox One versions, due to the game's visuals being too advanced for those systems to handle."Dying Light: The Beast was built from the ground up to take full advantage of current-generation hardware," Techland said in a statement. "Its open
  
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• Sorry, You’re (Probably) Never Going To Get Another Need For Speed Game

  14-07-2026 13:41 via gamespot.com
  
  As Criterion focuses on Battlefield moving forward, Battlefield Studios Europe's vice president and general manager, Rebecka Coutaz, has confirmed that the Need for Speed and Burnout franchises are not the focus of the company anymore.
  "We're not here to talk about the past," she said during a celebration of Criterion's 30th anniversary (via IGN). When directly asked whether the studio is focusing on any other projects, Coutaz said, "We are solely focused on Battlefield."Criterion took over deve
  
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• US States Are Trying to Stop Paramount Skydance From Owning Mortal Kombat (And Everything Else)

  14-07-2026 13:33 via gamespot.com
  
  Paramount Skydance's plan to take over Warner Bros. Discovery is facing a new hurdle, as several states are suing the company to prevent the proposed $111 billion acquisition. In total, 12 state attorneys have formed a coalition to stop the merger, citing that it'll be a violation of the a violation of the Clayton Act antitrust law that was designed to block monopolies from forming."There is no debate here: This merger will snuff out competition, drive up prices, diminish content quality, and pr
  
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• How To Prestige in Phasmophobia: Levels, Reset, and Rewards Explained

  14-07-2026 10:39 via gamespot.com
  
  In Phasmophobia, successfully identifying the ghost, capturing media, collecting the bone, and completing specific objectives during a contract can earn you XP (AKA experience). Players level up their character by meeting the required XP threshold, with that number increasing as you progress to higher levels, and each new level unlocking rewards such as cash bonuses, new equipment and maps, and more challenging difficulty levels. But when you reach level 100, you have a choice:  continue en
  
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• LA Noire Could Have Featured A Different, Very Famous, And More Expensive Lead Actor

  13-07-2026 22:45 via gamespot.com
  
  The 2011 detective game LA Noire, which was published by GTA company Rockstar Games, starred Mad Men actor Aaron Staton as the lead character, Cole Phelps. A writer on the game has now revealed that a different Mad Men actor, Jon Hamm, was considered for the role as well. Staton portrayed Ken Cosgrove on Mad Men, with Hamm playing the show's leading role, Don Draper.
  Daniel McMahon told IGN that Mad Men and LA Noire had the same casting director, and that Hamm was "discussed as a possibility for
  
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• Kingdom Hearts 4 News Could Come Sooner Than You Think

  13-07-2026 22:31 via gamespot.com
  
  A special 25th-anniversary Kingdom Hearts panel at Disney's 2026 D23 event has fans of Square Enix's RPG series wondering if major Kingdom Hearts 4 news is right around the corner.Disney doesn't hold a D23 annually (the previous one was held in 2024), and in recent years the fan event has taken on newfound importance as a stage for the House of Mouse to make all kinds of major announcements about upcoming films, shows, and even, occasionally, video games.This year in particular may be worth payi
  
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• Beast of Reincarnation Could Be Something Really Special

  13-07-2026 22:31 via gamespot.com
  
  Jake had the chance to play 90 minutes of Game Freak's upcoming action game, Beast of Reincarnation. He started from the very beginning and played just after the first boss, and what he played has him excited. Alongside Pokemon, Game Freak might have another hit on their hands.
  
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• Slay The Spire 2 Is Choosing “Shit” Art Over Generative AI

  13-07-2026 22:23 via gamespot.com
  
  Throughout the past decade, we've seen the gaming industry grow increasingly concerned with optimization and the fruitless endeavor of chasing perfection. Including Larian, Pearl Abyss, and Sandfall Interactive, studios big and small seem to be relying more often on generative AI to create placeholder art for their titles--even if "getting caught" often leads to negative PR. It's for precisely this reason that Slay the Spire 2's "shit" placeholder art holds a special place in my heart.Upon its r
  
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• Call Of Duty Season 5 Puts You Inside A Pinball Machine, Heavy Metal Heroes Mode Returns

  13-07-2026 21:46 via gamespot.com
  
  Call of Duty's Season 5 roadmap has been revealed for Black Ops 7 and Warzone, which includes a pinball-themed multiplayer map, the return of Heavy Metal Heroes in battle royale, and the final Zombies map for the Black Ops 7 storyline. Season 5 arrives on July 23, and all the major highlights can be found below.More weapons to unlock Season 5's Mammoth LMGBlack Ops 7's weapon pool expands in Season 5 with four more additions. Some weapons will be available in the battle pass and others
  
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• Diablo 4 Update Will Drown You In Mythics

  13-07-2026 21:07 via gamespot.com
  
  Diablo 4 Season 14 will receive its first update on July 14, and while it does bring some welcome changes to what has proven to be an unpopular season so far, those hoping it would fix everything will have to keep waiting.Season 14 launched June 30, and its main hook is what Blizzard coined "Mythic Uniques 3.0," an overhaul of the game's item chase that made it so every Unique in the game (of which there are well over 100) can become an even more powerful Mythic Unique. Patch 3.1.1 makes a
  
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• Cousin, Where’s The GTA 4 Remaster? Roman Bellic Actor Wants Answers

  13-07-2026 19:59 via gamespot.com
  
  Grand Theft Auto 5 has cemented itself as one of the best-selling games of all time with 230 million lifetime sales to date. Part of the success comes from the game being remastered for two new console generations, something that its predecessor, Grand Theft Auto 4, has never enjoyed. Considering how older GTA games have often popped up with fresher coats of paint, it's odd to see GTA 4 stuck in purgatory, and the actor behind the bowling-obsessed character of Roman Bellic is as puzzled abo
  
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