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Pokémon Legends: Z-A Is Bringing Back Arceus’ Most Terrifying Feature

A new Pokémon Legends: Z-A trailer confirmed that the game is bringing back one of Pokémon Legends: Arceus’ most popular features. The special...

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Slaughter To Prevail Frontman Alex Terrible Took a Bloody, Bare-Knuckle Beating: ‘My Beautiful Face Is Completely Wrecked’

Slaughter To Prevail frontman Alex Terrible is well-known for being a deathcore icon — and occasional bear-wrestler — but did you also know that...

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Final Fantasy XI’s Largest Server Closed to New Players Due to Overpopulation

Final Fantasy XI’s largest server, Asura, has become so overpopulated that Square Enix had to step in with emergency measures. The developer...

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‘Donkey Kong Bananza’ Might Have Leaked New ‘Mario Kart World’ DLC Characters

The ending credits for Donkey Kong Bananza might have leaked two new characters coming to Mario Kart World. The new DK game lists two voice actors who...

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Steam Users Are Mad at Valve for Banning Adult-Only Games off Its Platform

In a recent policy update to Steam, Valve has banned adult-only games that upset guidelines set by payment processors and banks. This has resulted in...

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‘FBC: Firebreak’ To Add More ‘Control’ Story Elements to the Game

Remedy Entertainment gave players a roadmap on what to expect from future FBC: Firebreak updates. The Alan Wake developer revealed that they will be...

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‘Persona 4 Revival’ Can Now Be Wishlisted on Steam, PS5 and Xbox – Does This Hint At A Potential Release Window?

Atlus surprised fans by publishing the Persona 4 Revival store pages for PlayStation and Steam. With players now able to wishlist the remake, the...

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CD Projekt Red Confirms Major Feature Won’t Ever Come to ‘Cyberpunk 2077’

Following the release of Cyberpunk 2077 Patch 2.3, CD Projekt Red answered fan questions on social media. However, the Polish developer confirmed...

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Netflix ‘Assassin’s Creed’ Live-Action Show Announced and It Will Feature “Sex, Greed and Vengeance”

Ubisoft and Netflix have announced that an Assassin’s Creed live-action show is in the works. The new series is being led by the team behind...

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‘Shadow Labyrinth’ Is an Incredible Metroidvania That Cleverly Reinvents Pac-Man (Review)

When Shadow Labyrinth was first revealed at the Game Awards in 2024, I didn’t take the game seriously. On the surface, it almost felt like a meme to...

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‘Cyberpunk 2077’ Patch 2.3 Release Date Announced, Switch 2 Version Delayed

CD Projekt Red has announced the release date for Cyberpunk 2077 Patch 2.3. The new expansion update adds customizable motorcycles, AutoDrive, and a...

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‘Umamusume’ Is More Popular Than ‘Persona 5: The Phantom X’ – How Horse Girls Beat Atlus In A Gacha Showdown

Umamusume: Pretty Derby currently has more active players on Steam than Persona 5: The Phantom X. The Atlus gacha RPG has been struggling ever since...

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PlayStation Summer Sale Is Here, and Features Discounts for ‘Clair Obscur: Expedition 33’, ‘Stellar Blade’ and More

Sony has revealed that the PlayStation Summer Sale is now live. The limited-time event features over 400 titles at a discounted price. From Clair...

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‘Marvel Rivals’ Releases “Thong” Skin for The Thing and Players Are Losing It

Marvel Rivals revealed a new lineup of skins coming to the Summer Special Event. However, players immediately went wild over the game’s new outfit...

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‘Destiny 2’ The Edge of Fate Will Have To Patch in Re-Recorded Voice Lines at a Later Date

Bungie has revealed that certain Destiny 2 The Edge of Fate characters will need to have their voice lines re-recorded. According to the developer, a...

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Switch 2 Game Key Card Prices Are Dropping in the UK – Is It Because Players Are Boycotting Them?

Switch 2 Game Key Cards are so unpopular in the United Kingdom that retailers such as Amazon could be dropping their prices in response to it. But is...

15.07.2025 4

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Is Game Freak Teasing a ‘Pokemon’ Rhythm Game? New Pokemon Presents Image Sparks Fan Speculation

The Japanese Pokemon account posted a teaser image for July’s Pokemon Presents. However, the Pikachu picture seems to also be teasing one of the...

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‘Stellar Blade’ Director Apologizes to Fans After the Game’s X Account Was Hacked To Promote Cryptocurrency

The director of Stellar Blade has apologized to players after the game’s social media account was used to promote cryptocurrency. According to the...

14.07.2025 4

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Epic Games Sued Two ‘Fortnite’ Cheaters and Made Them Apologize Before Banning Them

Two Fortnite players who were caught cheating have been sued by Epic Games. However, the humiliation ritual didn’t just end there. Epic also made...

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Leaked Xbox Ally Prices Seemingly Confirmed by ASUS in Accidental Listings

The prices of the ROG Xbox Ally X have reportedly been leaked accidentally by ASUS. If true, then it seems to confirm the pricing that was previously...

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Popular Leaker Backs Up July Nintendo Direct Rumor – Does this Mean ‘Animal Crossing’ Switch 2 Is Real?

A prominent leaker has seemingly confirmed that a Nintendo Direct will happen in July 2025. If true, this could also confirm other previous rumors...

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‘Astro Bot’ Finally Adds ‘FF7’ Cloud and Sephiroth In Free Update After Fans Begged For Them For Months

After months of fans campaigning for them, Astro Bot has finally added FF7 protagonists Cloud and Sephiroth to the game. Players can now find the...

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Nintendo Switch 2 Just Lost One Of Its Best Features, and Players Are Not Happy About It

Nintendo surprised players by announcing that they would be ending their popular Nintendo Switch Game Voucher program. Switch 2 owners were frustrated...

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New ‘Fortnite’ Superman Mythic Releases Soon and Lets Players Break The Game With OP Superpowers

A new Fortnite Superman Mythic has been announced by Epic Games, and it seems pretty broken. The new power allows one player to literally become...

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Could ‘Fortnite’ Get ‘KPop Demon Hunters’ Collaboration Skins?

A new report claims that multiple game developers have reached out to Netflix to do a collaboration with KPop Demon Hunters. Several studios are...

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PlayStation Plus July 2025 Wave 2 Goes Big With ‘Cyberpunk 2077’, ‘Twisted Metal’ and More

The drought is finally over, as PlayStation Plus is actually good again. This month, Sony is giving players massive titles such as Cyberpunk 2077 and...

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Creepy ‘Ghost of Yotei’ Fan Tried to Leak Game Footage By Spying On Sucker Punch HQ In Real Life

A Ghost of Yotei fan is getting backlash from the gaming community after they supposedly tried to spy on Sucker Punch HQ in real life. The user...

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‘Persona 5: The Phantom X’ Will Release Story Updates Sooner Than Expected To Catch Up With Asia Servers

Atlus has revealed that they are accelerating the release of story updates in Persona 5: The Phantom X to close the gap between global and Asia...

09.07.2025 3

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Capcom Responds to Players Harassing ‘Monster Hunter Wilds’ Developers

Capcom has canceled a Monster Hunter Wilds panel at CEDEC after the game’s developer received targeted harassment from users. PC players are angry...

08.07.2025 3

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‘Zenless Zone Zero’ Celebrates Xbox Launch With Bizarre “Underwear” Controller

Zenless Zone Zero celebrated its recent launch with Microsoft by unveiling a custom Xbox controller. However, the Anby-themed ZZZ accessory left many...

08.07.2025 3

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‘Final Fantasy 14’ Director Yoshi-P Reveals Why Game Developers Should Play ‘Zelda Echoes of Wisdom’

Final Fantasy 14 Director Naoki Yoshida (Yoshi-P) revealed that he believes Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom is one of the best games he’s played in recent...

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PS Plus Could Bring Rare Retro Classic Games to PlayStation 5

PS Plus Premium recently added the obscure first-person shooter Battle Engine Aquila to the PlayStation Classics library. However, a recent interview...

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‘Death Stranding 2’ Players Are Using Signs to Troll Other Porters

Death Stranding 2 players are getting fed up with the game’s “Signs” feature after trolls have started using them to wreak havoc in their games....

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‘Pokemon’ Cards Are Causing Violence at Retailers Yet Again

A Pokemon card launch at a GameStop in California turned violent after two customers fought over products. Unfortunately, this isn’t the first time...

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‘Cyberpunk 2077’ Player Count Explodes On Steam After ‘Cyberpunk: Edgerunners’ Season 2 Announced

Despite launching in 2020, Cyberpunk 2077 is seeing record player numbers on Steam. Players’ renewed interest in the RPG comes on the heels of the...

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‘Umamusume: Pretty Derby’ Breaks All-Time Player Count Record on Steam After Twitch Streamers Discover Horse Waifu Racing Game

Umamusume: Pretty Derby has reached its highest player count yet on Steam, after popular streamers ‘Ludwig’ and ‘Northernlion’ recently played...

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Phil Spencer’s Email To Staff Impacted by Xbox Layoffs Angers Players

Xbox just got hit with massive layoffs across several gaming divisions. However, players are angry about an email allegedly sent to staff by Phil...

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‘WWE 2K25’ Switch 2 Physical Edition Is Just A Code In A Box, and Players Are Angry About It

WWE 2K25 has finally been announced for the Switch 2. However, players are upset that the physical edition of the title may not even include a...

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‘Persona 5’ Writer Criticizes ‘P5X’ Subway Slammer Plotline and Promises The Game’s Story Gets Better

Persona 5: The Phantom X director Yusuke Nitta was recently critical of a former writer who created the game’s opening storyline. The Persona 5...

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Xbox Game Pass July 2025 Is Packed With Remakes Such As ‘Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 3 + 4’, ‘Trials of Mana’ and More

The Xbox Game Pass July 2025 update is here, and it’s pretty stacked. From Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 3 4 to Little Nightmares II, there are many...

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Watermelon CBD Gummies for a Wait-and-See Kind of Experience 

While these Cornbread Watermelon CBD Gummies don’t hit right away, they bring a lovely sensation once they do. These are made to be used...

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PlayStation Collaborates With BLACKPINK Singer LISA In New PS5 Commercial

Popular BLACKPINK singer LISA has teamed up with Sony for a stylish PlayStation campaign. The new commercial features Lalisa Manobal playing her...

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‘Metal Gear Solid Delta’ DLC Lets Snake Become A Crocodile and It’s As Ridiculous As It Sounds

Konami has revealed that the Digital Deluxe edition of Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater includes a new uniform that lets Snake turn into a...

30.06.2025 2

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‘Ghost of Yotei’ Collector’s Edition Includes a Feature That Makes The Game Easier

PlayStation has officially revealed everything that is included in the Ghost of Yotei Collector’s Edition. The deluxe version of the game features...

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‘Final Fantasy Tactics’ Remaster Adds Major Game-Changing Feature

Square Enix has revealed a new feature being added to Final Fantasy Tactics – The Ivalice Chronicles that drastically changes the way the game is...

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Your Nintendo Switch 2 Might Not Turn On If You Don’t Play It For A While – But There’s A Fix

Switch 2 owners are reporting an issue with the handheld console not turning on after not using it for a few days. The issue has become so widespread...

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‘Destiny 2’ The Edge of Fate Leak Sparks Outrage Over Supposed Missing Content

A new leak claims that Destiny 2: The Edge of Fate is missing major features included in previous expansions. The rumor sparked outrage from Bungie...

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‘Fortnite’ Chapter 6 Season 4 Release Date and Theme Leaked

A leak claims that Fortnite Chapter 6 Season 4 now has a new release date. The summer update is coming sooner than most players expected. Dataminers...

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‘Persona 5: The Phantom X’ Players Angry Over “Disappointing” Launch Rewards

It hasn’t even been 24 hours since Persona 5: The Phantom X launched, and players are already upset with the new RPG. Many users diving into the...

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