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• Xbox Game Pass Is Going Somewhere You Probably Forgot About

  21-07-2026 18:09 via gamespot.com
  
  Xbox Game Pass is teaming up with another subscription service this week, albeit one that appeals to a niche section of gamers. Facebook parent group Meta and Xbox have announced that a starter edition of Xbox Game Pass is now available to Meta Horizon+ subscribers, giving them access to over 50 games via cloud streaming. Games can also be downloaded directly from the cloud and onto a Meta Quest headset, and the starting lineup includes a mix of AAA hits and classic indies. One thing to not
  
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• Xbox CANNOT Entertain 1 Billion People Daily

  21-07-2026 23:00 via gamespot.com
  
  1 billion people. An eighth of the world’s population. That’s how many people Xbox is aiming to “entertain” every day under CEO Asha Sharma’s reset.
  Yes, that number probably sounds preposterous to you. It certainly did to me. But, instead of rolling my eyes at it, I wanted to at least try and contextualize it. I’ve crunched the numbers as best I can, and 1 billion doesn’t just sound preposterous; it’s nigh impossible. Let’s break it all down
  
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• This Horror Game Is Getting Mixed Reviews, But Its Best Parts Are Amazing

  21-07-2026 22:41 via gamespot.com
  
  Of all the games Lethal Company has inspired over these last few years, none of them have taken the concept in such an interesting new direction as The Mound: Omen of Cthulhu. While the game definitely lacks polish, as a horror-obsessive person, I feel comfy saying that fans of horror or horror-extraction games haven't played something quite like The Mound before, and that's mainly owed to its brilliant core mechanic: tripping balls.I covered a preview build of The Mound a few weeks ago, but if
  
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• Call of Duty Season 5 Battle Pass Adds New Guns And A Familiar Operator

  21-07-2026 21:53 via gamespot.com
  
  Call of Duty Season 5 arrives in Black Ops 7 and Warzone on July 23, and Activision has revealed the full contents of the season's new battle pass. The Season 5 battle pass includes over a hundred items to earn across free and premium tiers. This content introduces two new guns, the return of a familiar operator, CoD Points, and other cosmetics.Purchasing the standard ($10) battle pass for Season 5 includes an instant operator unlock for the assassin known as Spectre, who returns from Black Ops
  
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• MARVEL Tokon: Fighting Souls – Official Magik Character Gameplay Guide

  21-07-2026 21:25 via gamespot.com
  
  Step through the Dark Portal with Magik’s Character Guide!
  Bring Limbo into the fight by dominating the art of Dark Portals and the Soulsword!Master her up-close and personal fight style filled with risks and high rewards for those who are brave enough to embrace it.MARVEL Tōkon: Fighting Souls is coming to PS5 and PC on August 6th, 2026 PT!
  
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• Darkest Dungeon Is Getting New DLC, Even Though It Has A Sequel

  21-07-2026 20:52 via gamespot.com
  Red Hook Studios surprised Darkest Dungeon fans by announcing new DLC for the first game years after a sequel was already released. It's titled The Fire's Edge and will be out in August.Darkest Dungeon exited early access in 2016 and last received DLC in May 2020. In the six years since, Red Hook launched a sequel that builds on the strong foundations of the first game and has supported it with DLC. That's why it's a bit surprising to see the developers return to the game that started it all.The
  
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• Ubisoft Reacts To Ghost Recon Leaks, Promises News In August

  21-07-2026 20:23 via gamespot.com
  
  Ubisoft has confirmed that it will share what's next for Ghost Recon when it celebrates the series' 25th anniversary on August 6. This comes after several reports and rumors about upcoming Ghost Recon games emerged over the past month.On July 20, Insider Gaming reported on a leak of the Ghost Recon: Wildlands Definitive Edition, a current-generation remaster of the 2017 game that will add a new mission, support 4K resolution, and run at 60 frames per second. It claimed that this is part of an "u
  
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• Warner Bros. Acquisition Is Stuck In Legal Limbo Again

  21-07-2026 20:01 via gamespot.com
  
  Paramount Skydance's plan to acquire Warner Bros. Discovery has hit yet another snag, as a judge has issued a two-week pause on its planned acquisition. After a coalition of 12 state attorneys--led by California Attorney General Rob Bonta--argued that the merger would violate federal antitrust law and potentially lead to higher film and TV prices, Judge Araceli Martinez-Olguin placed a temporary pause on the merger.The order could be extended from 14 to 28 days, and Paramount Skydance was o
  
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• Nintendo Basically Says That Splatoon 4 Will Happen

  21-07-2026 19:43 via gamespot.com
  
  While Splatoon Raiders looks like a pivot from Nintendo's competitive multiplayer-focused franchise, a producer on the series confirmed that PvP gameplay in Splatoon will endure, even uttering the phrase "Splatoon 4" in an interview.Nintendo's Ask the Developer feature (per Nintendo Life) included a question that straight-up asked producer Seita Inoue why a spin-off is the franchise's next entry instead of a proper Splatoon 4. Inoue clarified that though Raiders is a markedly different game, Nin
  
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• Hasbro Is Betting On Fewer, Bigger Video Games After $56 Million Write-Down

  21-07-2026 19:28 via gamespot.com
  
  Hasbro's ambitious plan to expand into video games appears to have hit an expensive snag, as the company has recorded a $56 million impairment charge related to its video games portfolio for 2028 and beyond, according to its second-quarter earnings results. For the uninitiated, an impairment charge is a sudden loss of value for an asset, making it worth far less than what a company originally paid for it."Over the last several quarters, we have reviewed our portfolio and updated our plans for Ha
  
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• We Finally Know Xal’atath’s Evil Plan For The World Of Warcraft

  21-07-2026 19:13 via gamespot.com
  
  After years of theories and speculation, World of Warcraft players may have finally uncovered the real endgame of its current main villain, Xal'atath.Xal'atath has been Azeroth's big bad for the past several expansions, but aside from amassing power in her Dark Heart artifact, her exact motivations haven't been entirely clear. She doesn't seem to work for the Old Gods but for herself, though to what end has been up for debate.
  Now, a datamined bit of dialogue from the game's upcoming 12.1 update
  
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• Neill Blomkamp’s AI Film Has Fans Asking For District 10 Instead

  21-07-2026 18:40 via gamespot.com
  
  A handful of filmmakers have begun testing the waters of AI-generated movies, and this week, Gran Turismo director Neill Blomkamp showed off a 14-minute short that was made entirely with the technology. Could the famed director of cult-classic movies like District 9 and Elysium be one of the first people in Hollywood to use generative AI in a way that wasn't met with overwhelming negativity? Probably not, as the comments for Blomkamp's latest project have ranged from apathetic to hostile, with p
  
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• Nintendo Will Not Refund Tariff Fees It Passed Onto Customers, Saying They “Received Exactly What They Bargained And Paid For”

  21-07-2026 18:01 via gamespot.com
  
  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
  
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• Hideo Kojima Reveals How He Wants To Die

  21-07-2026 17:54 via gamespot.com
  
  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.
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• Battlefield 6 – Season 4 Intro Cinematic Trailer

  21-07-2026 17:14 via gamespot.com
  
  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
  
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• We’ll Finally See The Witcher 3’s New Expansion Next Month

  21-07-2026 17:04 via gamespot.com
  
  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
  
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• Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls Beta – Start Time, Roster, And How To Get In

  21-07-2026 16:56 via gamespot.com
  
  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
  
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• Xbox Game Pass Gets Even More New Games In July

  21-07-2026 15:46 via gamespot.com
  
  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
  
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• Physical PS5 Game Sales Are Weaker Than You Might Expect

  21-07-2026 15:05 via gamespot.com
  
  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.
  Piscatella also remarked that peopl
  
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• Splatoon Raiders Video Review

  21-07-2026 15:00 via gamespot.com
  
  Splatoon Raiders' loot grind fits the series like a stylish squid kid glove.
  
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• Splatoon Raiders Shows The Series Should Have Always Been A Looter Shooter

  21-07-2026 15:00 via gamespot.com
  
  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
  
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• The Best Indie Of 2026 Blends Deep Rock Galactic And Red Dead Redemption For A Chaotic Co-Op Experience

  21-07-2026 14:19 via gamespot.com
  
  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
  
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• The Biggest Critics Of Xbox Game Pass May Be Inside Xbox

  21-07-2026 13:31 via gamespot.com
  
  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
  
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• Game Pass Was A Good Idea But It Didn’t Work, Forza Horizon 5 Creative Director Says

  20-07-2026 21:46 via gamespot.com
  
  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
  
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• Rising Costs Have Forced These Gamers To Make Tough Decisions

  20-07-2026 21:41 via gamespot.com
  
  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. For years, the secondhand games industry has represented a cheaper and more accessible way of getting into the hobby. But PlayStatio
  
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• It’s A Bad Time To Be A New Fallout Fan, But Things Are Looking Up

  20-07-2026 19:56 via gamespot.com
  
  "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
  
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• Call Of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 Beta: Dates, Content, And How To Get In

  20-07-2026 19:29 via gamespot.com
  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
  
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• The Original Pokemon Starters Are Ready To Make You Pokemoan

  20-07-2026 18:29 via gamespot.com
  
  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 put in some elbow grease to transform that idea into a surprisingly cute nightstand buddy. Which is exactly what one company has done, with 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
  
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• Tides Of Annihilation Loses Expedition 33 Voice Actor Jennifer English

  20-07-2026 18:28 via gamespot.com
  
  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 English 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
  
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• How To Find Bones In Phasmophobia

  20-07-2026 18:18 via gamespot.com
  
  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—especially on larger maps— can be hard work.But it’s well worth finding the
  
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