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• Halo: Campaign Evolved Video Review

  23-07-2026 17:00 via gamespot.com
  
  Halo: Campaign Evolved is the best way to play through Master Chief's first game.
  
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• With $1,000 Consoles On The Horizon, Amazon Games Boss Offers A Solution That Absolutely No One Asked For

  23-07-2026 18:50 via gamespot.com
  
  Amazon Games' boss Jeff Gattis has a solution for the rising cost of console gaming, but it's certainly one that nobody wants and hasn't been successful thus far: cloud gaming. Let's hear him out real quick.In a July 23 interview with the BBC, Gattis talked about what the future of gaming could look like as consoles soar past $1,000. Although he acknowledged how important systems are to the industry as a whole, he also noticed an untapped market beyond traditional consoles that Amazon Games has
  
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• Free, Ad-Supported Gaming Is Now Available On Xbox In A Test

  23-07-2026 18:34 via gamespot.com
  
  Microsoft has rolled out a test for its free, ad-supported version of cloud gaming. Select members of the Xbox Insider program can start testing this out today.As announced by Microsoft, ads play before people get into a session. The ads do not interrupt the gameplay experience like they might for ads on a TV or movie streaming platform. Sessions are limited to one hour,at least for now, as part of this early test version that supports games people already own.The test allows people to play game
  
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• EA Sale To Saudi Arabia Clears A Major Hurdle

  23-07-2026 18:00 via gamespot.com
  
  The proposed sale of Electronic Arts to an investor consortium led by Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund (PIF) has cleared a major hurdle in the closing process. The European Commission announced today, July 23, that it has approved the merger, saying the deal does not raise competition concerns.This was the expected result, and now it's official.
  The $55 billion deal, which is structured as a leveraged buyout (LBO), comes with billions in debt for EA. This has led many to believe EA will imp
  
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• Disney’s Former CEO Seems To Have No Memory Of Approving Kingdom Hearts

  23-07-2026 17:58 via gamespot.com
  
  Kingdom Hearts is such a significant part of many people's lives, but for former Disney CEO Michael Eisner, greenlighting the iconic Square Enix franchise was just another Tuesday. Eisner must have taken a trip through Castle Oblivion, because he seems to have forgotten why he approved the series.Reporter Stephen Totilo of Game File briefly had the ear of Eisner after a panel about video game company Delphi Interactive, for which Eisner is an investor. Totilo asked the 84-year-old businessman if
  
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• The New Resident Evil Movie Already Looks Like A Love Letter To The Games

  23-07-2026 17:56 via gamespot.com
  
  The new Resident Evil movie from Weapons director Zach Cregger is almost here, and in a new trailer, it looks like this film will have plenty of Easter eggs for eagle-eyed fans to spot. Cregger--who is a huge fan of the Capcom survival-horror series--has previously spoken about how his film is an original story that takes place during the infamous Raccoon City Incident, one that follows a completely new character on his journey to survive a terrible night in the metropolis after it falls victim
  
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• MARVEL Tokon: Fighting Souls – Official Black Panther Character Gameplay Guide

  23-07-2026 17:16 via gamespot.com
  
  Shuri may have only recently taken up the mantle of Black Panther, but she's more than ready to defend Wakanda, and the world.
  Learn how in her Character Guide!Control the mid-range with the Spear of Bashenga, use Bast's Blessing to open up opponents from unexpected angles, and fight with the precision and grace worthy of Wakandan royalty.MARVEL Tōkon: Fighting Souls is coming to PS5 and PC on August 6th, 2026 PT!
  
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• Fortnite’s The Simpsons Crossover Is Coming Back

  23-07-2026 17:10 via gamespot.com
  
  Epic Games has confirmed that The Simpson family, and characters from the wider world of Springfield, are returning to Fortnite.
  In a social media post, the company said, "I miss my friends: Bart, Lisa, Krusty..."A full reveal for the "Reloaded" of the Fortnite x The Simpsons event will take place on July 29, so we won't have to wait long to learn more.https://twitter.com/Fortnite/status/2080290057270018225
  The Fortnite x The Simpsons crossover event originally took place in November 2025. It wa
  
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• Mario Dad Miyamoto Says Companies Prioritizing Short-Term Profit Gains “Feels Like A Massive Failure”

  23-07-2026 17:06 via gamespot.com
  
  Shigeru Miyamoto had some choice words for businesses that put profits over people, essentially saying it's a shame that the priority always seems to be short-term profits over long-term playability.In a recent interview with Famitsu (that was machine translated by VGC), Miyamoto talked about his son, Mario the Plumber's, continued success in the face of companies who regularly chase profits. In pondering just why Mario remains so popular, Miyamoto explained that Nintendo as a company doesn't ap
  
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• It Feels Wrong For Halo To Feel Better Than Ever On PS5

  23-07-2026 17:00 via gamespot.com
  
  There's something that almost feels sacrilegious about playing Halo on a PlayStation console. The sci-fi shooter franchise feels quintessentially Xbox, and while you've been able to play Halo: The Master Chief Collection on PC with a DualSense controller, there's something extra odd with playing a version of Halo covered in a PlayStation-oriented UI and seeing PlayStation Trophies pop with every completed in-game accomplishment. And yet, despite how weird it is to be playing Halo on a PlayS
  
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• Exclusive: Hasbro’s GI Joe Lara Croft Figure Is A Tomb Raider Worth Hunting For

  23-07-2026 17:00 via gamespot.com
  
  San Diego Comic-Con kicks off this week, and Hasbro is once again hitting the show floor to reveal several of its upcoming figures for the year. GameSpot can exclusively reveal several of them today, including what is undeniably our favorite of the lot: a GI Joe-inspired take on the original Tomb Raider, Lara Croft.Hasbro had previously teased this a few months back, and ahead of its launch in Fall 2026, it has dropped several new images showing off the collectible $45 action figure. Like other
  
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• After 25 Years, Halo Is Finally On PlayStation

  23-07-2026 16:26 via gamespot.com
  
  It's a big day for Halo, as Halo: Campaign Evolved launches today, July 23, in early access. Beyond the excitement that normally surrounds the launch of a new Halo game, the release is especially notable because today will also be remembered as the day Halo finally came to PlayStation after more than two decades of console exclusivity on Xbox.The sci-fi series debuted in 2001 as a launch title for the original Xbox, and the franchise has been exclusive, at least on console, to Xbox ever since--u
  
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• Resident Evil Actor Reveals His Inspirations For Leon Kennedy, And They Aren’t What You Expect

  23-07-2026 16:04 via gamespot.com
  
  Voice actor Nick Apostolides has revealed how he prepared to play Leon Kennedy in the recent Resident Evil remakes, and part of that preparation involved listening to some iconic bands.
  In a Cameo video, Apostolides said he turned to some iconic metal and grunge bands. Specifically, he said Nirvana inspired his performance as Leon in Resident Evil 2 because the "grunge, rock energy" helped him get in a good headspace to play a young Leon.
  He also called out Alice in Chains (and specifically the
  
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• New Lego Donkey Kong Set Is A Throwback To Before Mario Had A Name

  23-07-2026 15:46 via gamespot.com
  
  Lego has officially revealed its Donkey Kong Arcade set, a nostalgic throwback to one of the company's first big games. A tribute to the groundbreaking 1981 arcade hit--which starred Mario as Jumpman--the 1,371-piece set launches on August 1 and is priced at $200. It also comes with a gift in the form of an Animal Crossing kit featuring everyone's favorite landlord, Tom Nook, valued at $5, if preorderd from The Lego Store.
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  Inside the box, you'll find all the pieces
  
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• Splatoon Raiders – Launch Gameplay Trailer

  23-07-2026 15:41 via gamespot.com
  
  On the Spirhalite Islands…treasure is yours for the taking. Enemies will get in your way…but you’ve got the tools to deal with them.There are all sorts of strange environments…and the deeper you go, the more treasure you’ll find. What else lies below the surface?Splatoon Raiders is available now only on the Nintendo Switch 2.What is your favorite weapon to splat your enemies with?
  
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• How To Unlock All Season 5 Weapons In Black Ops 7 And Warzone

  23-07-2026 15:28 via gamespot.com
  
  Season 5 arrives in Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 and Warzone on July 23, and Activision has detailed the four new weapons you can earn throughout the season. Season 5 adds a new assault rifle, light machine gun, dual SMGs, and a new melee weapon. In this guide, we'll detail all of the new Season 5 weapons in Call of Duty and how you can unlock them for free.Content-wise, Season 5 of Call of Duty features new multiplayer maps, and one of them puts players inside a pinball machine themed around Nuket
  
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• How To Use All Phasmophobia Items For Ghost-Hunting

  23-07-2026 15:26 via gamespot.com
  
  In Phasmophobia, ghost-hunting equipment is critical for gathering evidence, capturing media, completing objectives, and ultimately, identifying the ghost. Your loadout always includes a handful of default starter equipment items, including a Flashlight, Video Camera, and Spirit Box, but as you earn XP and level your character up, item upgrades and new optional equipment become available for purchase from the lobby shop that can make ghosts easier to identify.While Phasmophobia’s starter (
  
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• Watch The New Resident Evil Movie Trailer

  23-07-2026 15:19 via gamespot.com
  
  A new trailer for Weapons and Barbarian director Zach Cregger's Resident Evil movie has arrived, providing a new look at the scary video game adaptation.
  In this new trailer, we see the medical courier Bryan (Austin Abrams) at a hospital and taking on a new job "outside the zone" because it pays double. Bryan takes the job, and, well, then everything goes badly as Bryan finds himself in a world of hell. Take a look:
  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mNd1gb19A-c
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• New PS5 Update Is Out Now, Makes Reading Easier

  23-07-2026 15:12 via gamespot.com
  
  A new firmware update for PS5 consoles has been released, and as usual, it's not much to write home about. PS5 update version: 26.04-13.60.00 once again keeps things simple, offering a very incremental enhancement to the Sony-produced hardware."We've improved the messages and usability on some screens," the extremely brief update notes read.The last major PS5 update was focused on the PS5 Pro, as it introduced an upgraded version of PSSR (PlayStation Spectral Super Resolution) for owne
  
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• Marvel’s Wolverine Actor Reveals The Performance That Terrified Him

  23-07-2026 12:43 via gamespot.com
  
  Like several other first-party Sony games, Marvel's Wolverine relied on motion-capture work to draw an authentic performance from its cast. Spartacus actor Liam McIntyre plays the iconic mutant in Insomniac's new game, and in a recent interview, he explained how the role required him to dig deep to find the feral side of Wolverine that erupts from him whenever he enters a berserker state.While McIntyre originally wanted to reference rabid dogs for inspiration--content "which is, first of all, ve
  
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• Street Fighter 6 Yasmine High Level Gameplay (CPU Level 7)

  23-07-2026 01:00 via gamespot.com
  
  Yasmine is a mixup monster.Yasmine excels in the mid and close range, rushing down her opponents with multi hitting attacks and tricky air mobility. And once Yasmine has the advantage, she can further lockdown her foe with an offensive boomerang special, providing an opportunity for a mixup. Here's gameplay of this mixup monster with the CPU set to level 7 mirror matches.
  
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• MARVEL Tōkon: Fighting Souls Official Blade Character Gameplay Guide

  22-07-2026 23:41 via gamespot.com
  
  Learn how Blade turns every fight into a hunt. From Heartstopper pins and instant gap-closers to Muramasa’s red-hot power, discover the tools, pressure, and precision that make him a deadly threat.MARVEL Tōkon: Fighting Souls is coming to PS5 and PC on August 6th, 2026 PT!
  
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• Country Turns To Gaming Legend To Counterplay Online Gambling Epidemic

  22-07-2026 22:39 via gamespot.com
  
  Online gambling has been in the news a fair bit recently, with the ease of getting into online sportsbook betting becoming a hotly contested issue in the United States and popular prediction markets being subjected to increased controversy and government scrutiny. It's hardly limited to the United States, however, as illicit online gambling has wide appeal across much of Asia, despite local laws forbidding much of it.South Korea in particular has seen an uptick in online gambling, particularly a
  
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• Call Of Duty Is Introducing A New “Classic” Matchmaking System In Season 5

  22-07-2026 22:35 via gamespot.com
  
  Season 5 arrives to Black Ops 7 on July 23, and Activision has revealed the season is also being paired with a new multiplayer matchmaking system inspired by the older Call of Duty games. Here we highlight all the modes affected and what you need to know before Season 5 launches.Call of Duty's matchmaking has long been a hot topic of the community, and Black Ops 7 was the first title in years to receive a matchmaking system that didn't heavily favor a skill-based formula. The game currently feat
  
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• Magic: The Gathering’s Multiverse Is Gearing Up For Its Next Big Story In 2027

  22-07-2026 22:30 via gamespot.com
  
  A lot of the mainstream buzz around Magic: The Gathering in recent months has revolved around its Universes Beyond initiative, which has introduced outside IP into the decades-old card game. Final Fantasy, Avatar: The Last Airbender, and most recently Marvel Super Heroes have released full expansions, with The Hobbit and Star Trek set to arrive later this year. However, the reason those outside IP were able to join Magic was because of the strong universe of characters and locations the gam
  
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• Nintendo’s Shigeru Miyamoto Defends Remakes Ahead Of Ocarina Of Time Switch 2 Remake

  22-07-2026 21:08 via gamespot.com
  
  Gaming legend Shigeru Miyamoto, the creator of Mario and The Legend of Zelda, has spoken up to defend remakes. A lot of people embrace and enjoy remakes, while others say developers should instead spend more time and resources on entirely new games.
  Miyamoto, for his part, said remakes are good, actually, because a lot of people might have missed out on a game when it was originally released. Beyond that, commercial success of a remake can lead to additional resources that a company can use to p
  
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• If You Aren’t Going To BlizzCon 2026, You Can Still Spend Money Like You Are

  22-07-2026 20:08 via gamespot.com
  
  BlizzCon 2026 is shaping up to be a major moment for the house World of Warcraft built, but even if you won't be in attendance, Blizzard will still let you buy all kinds of cosmetics to celebrate the occasion.Though BlizzCon this year isn't until September 12, players can buy digital BlizzCon bundles for all of Blizzard's major live-service games right now. Those lucky enough to have a BlizzCon ticket will get every bundle for free. Each bundle individually costs $25 or $30, but snagging the Bli
  
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• Here’s How To Play Halo: Campaign Evolved With Your Friends Across Xbox, PlayStation, And PC

  22-07-2026 20:07 via gamespot.com
  
  With Halo: Campaign Evolved's early access period set to kick off on July 23, you may be wondering just how to enable cross-platform play so you and your fellow Spartans can kick grunt butt across PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S. Well, the process is actually super simple, so let us break it down for you right here.As outlined in a July 22 blog on the Halo Waypoint site, playing this Halo remake with your friends is easy. All you have to do is know their Gamertag or Username, search for a
  
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• Analyst Says Sony Killing Physical PS5 Games “Dooms” Brick-And-Mortar Stores

  22-07-2026 19:20 via gamespot.com
  
  Sony's decision to kill physical PlayStation games in January 2028 has, understandably, gotten under the skin of just about everyone. And while Disgea's creator says the company should just stop making consoles altogether if there won't be any more physical games, an analyst is sounding the alarm on how Sony's decision could be the death knell for brick-and-mortar gaming stores in the future.Michael Pachter, managing director of strategic planning at the LA-based financial services firm Wedbush
  
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• PlayStation Plus Subscribers Have 9 Games To Finish Before August Ends

  22-07-2026 19:08 via gamespot.com
  
  PlayStation Plus has gotten several new games throughout the month, but as expected, several of them are also set to leave the subscription service's Game Catalog for Extra- and Premium-tier subscribers. In total, there'll be nine games exiting PS Plus on August 18, so you've only got a few weeks left to check out a fun zombie apocalypse adventure, a JRPG with an elegant hand-drawn art style, and one anime-inspired game that knows exactly who its target market is. Here's the full list:PlayS
  
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