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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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• Fighting Game Novice Tries To Master Avatar Legends

  23-07-2026 23:30 via gamespot.com
  
  Tom Caswell, a fighting game novice, works with Ben Janca, an expert in the genre, to learn the fundamentals of Avatar Legends: The Fighting Game.
  
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• Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls – Phoenix Cyclops | Year 1 DLC Character Reveal Trailer

  23-07-2026 21:51 via gamespot.com
  
  Phoenix Cyclops, the first DLC character included in the Year 1 Character & Stage Pass, is coming to MARVEL Tōkon: Fighting Souls!Inspired by his Phoenix Five incarnation from Avengers vs. X-Men, this iconic X-Men leader harnesses the overwhelming power of the Phoenix Force, bringing a fiery new look and devastating abilities to the battlefield.Phoenix Cyclops arrives in Fall 2026. Stay tuned for more details on his gameplay and abilities.MARVEL Tōkon: Fighting Souls is coming to P
  
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• Xbox Is Putting Ads Before Games, And It Feels Gross

  23-07-2026 21:26 via gamespot.com
  
  Advertising and the video game industry have been intertwined for decades. Growing up, I almost exclusively played licensed games that promoted movies, like Lego Star Wars or The Incredibles for my original Xbox. I enjoy the occasional round of Fortnite and can see everyone from Halo’s Master Chief to Family Guy’s Peter Griffin while doing so. Still, Xbox’s ad-supported games announcement crosses a line the company never should have. If you missed it, “ad-supported g
  
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• MARVEL Tokon: Fighting Souls – Official Opening Movie Trailer

  23-07-2026 21:20 via gamespot.com
  
  Watch the official Opening Movie for MARVEL Tōkon: Fighting Souls!
  Blending the intensity of classic fighting game intros with the style, heart, and energy of iconic early-2000s anime openings, this cinematic opening sets the stage for the battles ahead.Produced by renowned Japanese animation studio Sanzigen, the opening animation is directed by Daisuke Suzuki.
  The original theme song, "Stronger as One," features powerhouse vocalists Keiko Terada (SHOW-YA) and mayu (NEMOPHILA), with lyrics
  
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• Marvel’s Wolverine – Official Cinematic Story Trailer

  23-07-2026 20:57 via gamespot.com
  
  New allies and formidable adversaries emerge in the clash for mutant survival. As Wolverine, unite with Jean Grey to protect those most vulnerable. Fight alongside Team X to confront the world’s deadliest villains in the caliber of Bolivar Trask, Omega Red, and Deathstrike, and stand against oppressive forces like The Reavers and The Hand.
  Marvel’s Wolverine launches September 15, 2026, on PlayStation 5 consoles.
  
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• Ex-PlayStation Boss Calls For A Return To The Good Old Days Of AA Gaming

  23-07-2026 20:14 via gamespot.com
  
  Shawn Layden may not be at Sony anymore, but the former PlayStation boss has a lot of thoughts about the company, its games, and the industry as a whole. Specifically, he'd love to see a return to the PS1- and PS2-era of games, and he has a (somewhat vague) plan to achieve it.In a July 23 interview with Eurogamer, Layden spoke at length about how unsustainable the current model of game development is. He discussed the untenable ballooning budgets of recent years, how niche gaming is compared to
  
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• The Hobbit Marks Magic: The Gathering’s First Return To Previously Visited Universes Beyond

  23-07-2026 20:00 via gamespot.com
  
  While the Preview Panel at MagicCon Amsterdam focuses on the future of in-universe Magic: The Gathering, Universes Beyond did make its presence known. A separate panel, focused solely on The Hobbit, gave players a look at Magic's return to the world of Tolkien before its August release. We sat down with set lead Annie Sardelis, executive producer Zakeel Gordon, and principal game designer Gavin Verhey, in both one-on-one and roundtable discussions, to talk about what The Hobbit will bring t
  
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• Splatoon Raiders 9 Tips We Wish We Knew

  23-07-2026 20:00 via gamespot.com
  
  Splatoon Raiders is a change of pace for the series, and even if you're a veteran of the multiplayer games, Raiders introduces new gear and playstyles. Here's nine tips we wish we knew playing Splatoon Raiders.
  
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• Avatar Legends: The Fighting Game Delayed At Last Moment On Xbox

  23-07-2026 19:32 via gamespot.com
  
  Hours before launching, the official Avatar Legends: The Fighting Game account on X announced that the Xbox edition of the title isn't coming out today, July 23, as planned. Instead, it's now releasing on Xbox Series X|S sometime before September 3 because of "unforeseen circumstances on a backend feature." It's quite the last-moment delay, especially considering not even 24 hours ago the same account was promoting the game's launch. That's rough, buddy. The bad news doesn't stop with Xbox
  
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• Halo Remake Players On Xbox Who Paid More To Play Early Can’t

  23-07-2026 19:30 via gamespot.com
  
  Halo fans on Xbox excited to dive into Halo: Campaign Evolved today as part of its early access period are currently severely disappointed, as an issue is preventing them from accessing the game despite paying extra money for the privilege. As pointed out by players on social media (and independently verified by GameSpot), many (or possibly everyone) who purchased the Halo: Campaign Evolved premium edition or premium edition upgrade on Xbox or the Xbox PC app can't at time of writing access
  
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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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• Microsoft Brings Ads To Xbox In A Big New Way, Promises No Gameplay Interruption

  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 per session, at least for now, as part of this early test version that supports games people already own.The test allows people
  
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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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• 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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• 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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