<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?><rss version="2.0" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom"><channel><title><![CDATA[Games - Newslocker]]></title><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/games/</link><atom:link rel="self" href="https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/games/rss/" /><atom:link rel="hub" href="http://pubsubhubbub.appspot.com" /><description><![CDATA[Find your latest Games news with just one click. Don't miss out on anything happening!]]></description><language>en-uk</language><copyright>Copyright (C) 2026 newslocker.com</copyright><lastBuildDate>Tue, 21 Jul 2026 18:01:00 +0200</lastBuildDate><item><title><![CDATA[Nintendo Will Not Refund Tariff Fees It Passed Onto Customers, Saying They “Received Exactly What They Bargained And Paid For”]]></title><description><![CDATA[Nintendo is just one of many companies that has been claiming refunds on the tariffs it was forced to pay on goods entering the United States from August 2025, but says it doesn't have to, and won't, pass these onto customers.In August 2025, Nintendo increased the price of the original Switch console in accordance with ongoing tariffs at the time. These were deemed illegal but a US court in February 2026, with Nintendo suing the US government in an attempt to get their tariffs (and associated in]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/games/nintendo-will-not-refund-tariff-fees-it-passed-onto-customers-saying-they-received-exactly-what-they-bargained-and-paid-for/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Jul 2026 18:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/games/nintendo-will-not-refund-tariff-fees-it-passed-onto-customers-saying-they-received-exactly-what-they-bargained-and-paid-for/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hideo Kojima Reveals How He Wants To Die]]></title><description><![CDATA[Writer-director Hideo Kojima, famous for creating Metal Gear Solid and Death Stranding, has commented on how he would like to die.During a recent event, Kojima said he would like to die in a movie theater, and he even knows when, exactly, he'd like to pass away. "I like the time before the movie starts the best. Enter the movie theater, the lights turn off, the commercials and trailers play, then just before the movie starts is when I want to pass away," he said.<br />
https://twitter.com/Kojima_Hideo]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/games/hideo-kojima-reveals-how-he-wants-to-die/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Jul 2026 17:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/games/hideo-kojima-reveals-how-he-wants-to-die/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Battlefield 6 – Season 4 Intro Cinematic Trailer]]></title><description><![CDATA[Pax Armata's relentless campaign for control of the Pacific has begun. As NATO's offshore military bases come under attack, the conflict expands across land, air, and sea in the next chapter of Battlefield 6.Battle across massive amphibious battlefields, command new vehicles, wield new weapons, and adapt to the Dynamic Wave System as the war reaches the Pacific. Later in the season, the conflict continues with the arrival of the Top Gun update, featuring new fighter jets, new experiences, and mo]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/games/battlefield-6-season-4-intro-cinematic-trailer/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Jul 2026 17:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/games/battlefield-6-season-4-intro-cinematic-trailer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[We’ll Finally See The Witcher 3’s New Expansion Next Month]]></title><description><![CDATA[With Gamescom Opening Night Live just a little over a month away, it looks like the first big reveal for the showcase has been revealed: The Witcher 3. Not too long ago, CD Projekt Red confirmed that a third expansion for its fantasy-themed action-RPG is in development, and today, it confirmed a first look at The Witcher 3: The Wild Hunt - Songs of the Past will be held during Geoff Keighley's annual Gamescom kick-off show on August 23.Beyond that, CD Projekt Red--not to be confused with CD Proj]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/games/well-finally-see-the-witcher-3s-new-expansion-next-month/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Jul 2026 17:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/games/well-finally-see-the-witcher-3s-new-expansion-next-month/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls Beta – Start Time, Roster, And How To Get In]]></title><description><![CDATA[Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls launches soon, but if you're impatient, then you can dive into the game's open beta this weekend. While fighting game betas aren't a novelty, the Marvel Tokon one is turning heads for the sheer amount of content that it's offering to players, ranging from a stacked roster of playable characters to multiple modes that you can try out. For a closer look at how long it runs for and how you can get in, you can check out all the details below.Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/games/marvel-tokon-fighting-souls-beta-start-time-roster-and-how-to-get-in/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Jul 2026 16:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/games/marvel-tokon-fighting-souls-beta-start-time-roster-and-how-to-get-in/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Xbox Game Pass Gets Even More New Games In July]]></title><description><![CDATA[It's that time of the month again, as the second wave of Xbox Game Pass games for July 2026 has been officially revealed. As usual, subscribers can expect several day-one releases, including one of the biggest games of the month, Halo: Campaign Evolved. Microsoft has also dropped a sneak peek at what you can expect in August, as part of the first wave of new arrivals for Game Pass subscribers that month.The day-one launch of Midnight Shift lands on July 22, and in this online co-op detective hor]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/games/xbox-game-pass-gets-even-more-new-games-in-july/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Jul 2026 15:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/games/xbox-game-pass-gets-even-more-new-games-in-july/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Physical PS5 Game Sales Are Weaker Than You Might Expect]]></title><description><![CDATA[In the wake of Sony announcing that it will end support for physical PlayStation game discs in 2028, new data has come to light that speaks to the growing decline in physical PlayStation game sales in the US.Mat Piscatella of Circana released new data recently that reveals that only two PlayStation games sold more than 10,000 physical units in the US for the week that ended on July 11, 2026. And only 7 have sold more than 100,000 physical units so far in 2026.<br />
Piscatella also remarked that peopl]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/games/physical-ps5-game-sales-are-weaker-than-you-might-expect/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Jul 2026 15:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/games/physical-ps5-game-sales-are-weaker-than-you-might-expect/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Splatoon Raiders Video Review]]></title><description><![CDATA[Splatoon Raiders' loot grind fits the series like a stylish squid kid glove.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/games/splatoon-raiders-video-review/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Jul 2026 15:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/games/splatoon-raiders-video-review/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Splatoon Raiders Shows The Series Should Have Always Been A Looter Shooter]]></title><description><![CDATA[Splatoon is a Nintendo series that I've enjoyed well enough, but fleetingly. Even with solid shooting mechanics and a playful gimmick revolving around quickly traversing paint-soaked battlefields, the competitive multiplayer often failed to hold my interest beyond a few weeks. Splatoon Raiders isn't the first time the series has attempted single-player, as each previous game would have a brief story campaign. But it is the first time Nintendo has built a whole game around single-player, and the]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/games/splatoon-raiders-shows-the-series-should-have-always-been-a-looter-shooter/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Jul 2026 15:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/games/splatoon-raiders-shows-the-series-should-have-always-been-a-looter-shooter/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Best Indie Of 2026 Blends Deep Rock Galactic And Red Dead Redemption For A Chaotic Co-Op Experience]]></title><description><![CDATA[As someone who routinely calls out "Rock and Stone" at random points during the day, it probably won't surprise you to learn that I'm a fan of Deep Rock Galactic. Admittedly, it took multiple attempts and some friends to get me into this co-op game's groove, but I eventually fell in love with it. So much so that Deep Rock Galactic: Survivor was an instant purchase on iPhone. While Far Far West shares some similar gameplay mechanics, it also carves out its own identity, earning a place alongside]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/games/the-best-indie-of-2026-blends-deep-rock-galactic-and-red-dead-redemption-for-a-chaotic-co-op-experience/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Jul 2026 14:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/games/the-best-indie-of-2026-blends-deep-rock-galactic-and-red-dead-redemption-for-a-chaotic-co-op-experience/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Biggest Critics Of Xbox Game Pass May Be Inside Xbox]]></title><description><![CDATA[Xbox Game Pass used to be hailed as the "best deal" in gaming, but it started to lose its luster following a steep subscription price increase several months back--that is still higher than what it used to be even after a decrease--and shifting membership tiers. Some of Xbox's leaders aren't too high on Game Pass either, especially after it proved to be a disruptive influence on Microsoft's biggest franchise, Call of Duty. According to Bloomberg's Jason Schreier, several people within Xbox see G]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/games/the-biggest-critics-of-xbox-game-pass-may-be-inside-xbox/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Jul 2026 13:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/games/the-biggest-critics-of-xbox-game-pass-may-be-inside-xbox/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Game Pass Was A Good Idea But It Didn’t Work, Forza Horizon 5 Creative Director Says]]></title><description><![CDATA[Forza Horizon 5 creative director Mike Brown has weighed in with his thoughts on the situation at Xbox currently, and one of the things he commented on was Xbox Game Pass. He said in an interview that Xbox Game Pass, simply put, was not able to attract enough subscribers to make it viable as a business, and this contributed to the pain Xbox is going through today. After all, we recently found out that Microsoft was hoping to have 77 million subscribers by now, but the number is actually only aro]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/games/game-pass-was-a-good-idea-but-it-didnt-work-forza-horizon-5-creative-director-says/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 21:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/games/game-pass-was-a-good-idea-but-it-didnt-work-forza-horizon-5-creative-director-says/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rising Costs Have Forced These Gamers To Make Tough Decisions]]></title><description><![CDATA[Video games are getting more expensive. The PS5 and the Xbox Series X|S have seen significant price hikes, the Switch 2 is due for a $50 price increase in September, and seemingly overnight, $70 has become the normal asking price for most new releases.But for many, the gaming industry's slide towards an all-digital future could be the final nail in the coffin.&nbsp;For years, the secondhand games industry has represented a cheaper and more accessible way of getting into the hobby. But PlayStatio]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/games/rising-costs-have-forced-these-gamers-to-make-tough-decisions/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 21:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/games/rising-costs-have-forced-these-gamers-to-make-tough-decisions/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[It’s A Bad Time To Be A New Fallout Fan, But Things Are Looking Up]]></title><description><![CDATA["Claire, with all due respect, what the hell did I just play?"It's the Spring of 2024, and one of my best friends, Kasey, has been sucked into the wonderful world of Fallout. But unlike most fans, Kasey got into the franchise via Amazon's incredibly well-produced Fallout television show. Naturally, she fell in love with the Wasteland, and immediately wanted to hop into playing the Fallout games, too. I'd suggested the most recent non-MMO in the series, Fallout 4, which was released in 2015. Unfo]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/games/its-a-bad-time-to-be-a-new-fallout-fan-but-things-are-looking-up/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 19:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/games/its-a-bad-time-to-be-a-new-fallout-fan-but-things-are-looking-up/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Call Of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 Beta: Dates, Content, And How To Get In]]></title><description><![CDATA[Activision has confirmed the Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 multiplayer beta dates, which begin on August 21--but only for people who preorder.Modern Warfare 4 beta datesBEarly access to the open beta runs August 21-25 on PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X|S. The multiplayer beta then opens for everyone, regardless of preorder status, from August 28-September 1. The open beta also brings in Switch 2 as a supported platform.How to get inThe early access period is available for people who preorder Modern]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/games/call-of-duty-modern-warfare-4-beta-dates-content-and-how-to-get-in/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 19:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/games/call-of-duty-modern-warfare-4-beta-dates-content-and-how-to-get-in/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Original Pokemon Starters Are Ready To Make You Pokemoan]]></title><description><![CDATA[How does a sex toy shop stand out in the modern era of easily obtainable neck massagers and bedside buddies? The answer is surprisingly easy, as all you have to do is look at a popular IP and&nbsp;put in some elbow grease to transform that idea into a surprisingly cute nightstand buddy. Which is exactly what one company has done, with&nbsp;the return of its line of Pokemon--or Pokemoan--sex toys.These will go on sale starting July 21, and let's see Pokemon scalpers try and ruin this launch. Geek]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/games/the-original-pokemon-starters-are-ready-to-make-you-pokemoan/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 18:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/games/the-original-pokemon-starters-are-ready-to-make-you-pokemoan/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tides Of Annihilation Loses Expedition 33 Voice Actor Jennifer English]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tides of Annihilation developer Eclipse Glow Games has announced that voice actor Jennifer English will no longer be voicing the game's protagonist, Gwendolyn, due to personal health reasons. In an update on its social platforms, Eclipse Glow Games confirmed that&nbsp;English&nbsp;stepped down in June from the role, but she'll still be involved in the game in an advisory role. English has already helped to recommend a new voice actor to take over as Gwendolyn, but Eclipse Glow Games has not yet]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/games/tides-of-annihilation-loses-expedition-33-voice-actor-jennifer-english/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 18:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/games/tides-of-annihilation-loses-expedition-33-voice-actor-jennifer-english/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How To Find Bones In Phasmophobia]]></title><description><![CDATA[Collecting bones in Phasmophobia is a great way to earn extra rewards and set yourself an additional (sometimes frustrating) challenge, but it's also crucial to achieving a perfect investigation. Each contract, one bone randomly spawns in the investigation area, offering you and your ghost hunting team the option to find it. But, unlike cursed objects, bones have no set spawn locations, so locating them&mdash;especially on larger maps&mdash; can be hard work.But it&rsquo;s well worth finding the]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/games/how-to-find-bones-in-phasmophobia/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 18:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/games/how-to-find-bones-in-phasmophobia/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[All Phasmophobia Spirit Box Questions and Responses]]></title><description><![CDATA[In Phasmophobia, the Spirit Box is a piece of equipment that you can use to gather Spirit Box evidence, helping you to identify the ghost you're dealing with. When used under the right conditions, players can use the Spirit Box to communicate with the ghost by asking valid questions or saying recognized phrases. If the ghost has Spirit Box as one of its pieces of evidence, it will likely respond--though higher difficulty levels with less evidence may impact this.Its responses may not necessarily]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/games/all-phasmophobia-spirit-box-questions-and-responses/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 18:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/games/all-phasmophobia-spirit-box-questions-and-responses/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[GameSpot’s Exclusive Magic: The Gathering – The Hobbit Cards Turn Death Into An Opportunity]]></title><description><![CDATA[Among the flurry of announcements presented at MagicCon Amsterdam was the debut of The Hobbit, Magic: The Gathering&rsquo;s next expansion and a return to the universe of J.R.R. Tolkien. That debut was only the beginning, though, as we are now in preview season as the set&rsquo;s release approaches in August.&nbsp;We can exclusively reveal two new Rare cards from the main Hobbit set. One is a powerful green enchantment that can keep your battlefield stocked, and the other is a creature that will]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/games/gamespots-exclusive-magic-the-gathering-the-hobbit-cards-turn-death-into-an-opportunity/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 18:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/games/gamespots-exclusive-magic-the-gathering-the-hobbit-cards-turn-death-into-an-opportunity/</guid></item></channel></rss>