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Spider-Man: Brand New Day breaks global box office records

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Latest: Spider-Man: A New Day nears historic US box office record

Released on 31 July 2026, *Spider-Man: Brand New Day* has become a massive commercial hit. After an initial $360 million domestic opening, the film shattered records by becoming the fastest film to reach $500 million dom

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Stellar Blade Nintendo Switch 2 release

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Latest: Stellar Blade announced for Nintendo Switch 2

Shift Up has officially scheduled the release of ‘Stellar Blade: Complete Edition’ for the Nintendo Switch 2 on November 5, 2026. This follows earlier confirmations of the title during a Nintendo Direct. Technical devel

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Marvel’s Wolverine PS5 Game Updates

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Latest: Marvel's Wolverine receives mixed reviews ahead of PS5 release

Sony’s State of Play in June 2026 first revealed Marvel’s Wolverine, a PS5‑exclusive action‑adventure slated for 15 September 2026. The game’s combat centers on brutal close‑quarters fights, a Rage/Fury meter, a “Last St

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Sony PlayStation antitrust and consumer rights litigation

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Latest: Sony faces scrutiny over PlayStation digital ownership claims

Sony Interactive Entertainment continues to face legal challenges regarding its digital distribution and ownership models. In the United States, the antitrust case Caccuri v. Sony Interactive Entertainment has moved towa

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Insomniac Games Marvel’s Wolverine development and reception

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Latest: Marvel's Wolverine faces criticism over navigation design

Following a preview event at Insomniac Games, actor Liam McIntyre detailed his use of voice and motion capture to portray Logan in the upcoming title ‘Marvel’s Wolverine’. McIntyre described the process of balancing the

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Until Dawn 2 video game release announcement

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Latest: Until Dawn 2 pre-orders open for PlayStation 5

Sony Interactive Entertainment and developer Firesprite have announced the release of Until Dawn 2 for PlayStation 5, scheduled for January 28, 2027. Set on Akishima Island in the South Pacific, the sequel follows the

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GTA VI launch, marketing surge and Cyberleek leaks

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Latest: Rockstar Games launches GTA VI marketing and DualSense pre-orders

Rockstar Games is preparing for the November 19, 2026, release of Grand Theft Auto VI on PlayStation 5, PlayStation 5 Pro, Xbox Series X, and Xbox Series X|S. The campaign has been disrupted by the hacker collective Cybe

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CD Projekt Red: Witcher 4, Witcher 3 Remaster & DLC updates

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Latest: The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt Remastered to launch September 2026

Since May 2026, CD Projekt Red has focused on a long-term roadmap to rebuild player trust, centered on the development of Witcher 4 (codenamed Polaris) using Unreal Engine 5. Co-CEO Michał Nowakowski has stated the studi

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Final Fantasy VII Revelation: Release and gameplay news

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Latest: Square Enix announces Final Fantasy VII Revelation release date and features

Square Enix’s Final Fantasy VII remake trilogy is approaching its conclusion with Final Fantasy VII Revelation, officially scheduled for release on April 8, 2027. The title will launch on PC (via Steam, Epic Games Store,

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Nihon Falcom Trails in the Sky release updates

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Latest: Falcom announces Trails in the Sky 2nd Chapter remake and series updates

Nihon Falcom announced that the full remake of ‘Trails in the Sky 2nd Chapter’ is scheduled for a worldwide digital release on September 17, 2026, on PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch 2, and PC. President T

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Tokyo Game Show 2026 industry announcements

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Latest: Tokyo Game Show 2026 to host record 1,138 exhibitors

Preparations continue for the Tokyo Game Show 2026, scheduled for 17–21 September at Makuhari Messe and TKP Tokyo Bay Makuhari Hall in Chiba, Japan. According to the Computer Entertainment Supplier's Association (CESA),

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Sony PlayStation disc phase-out, Plus pricing & legal push

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Latest: Sony faces backlash over plan to phase out physical PlayStation discs

Sony’s plan to cease new PlayStation disc production by 31 January 2028 continues to face scrutiny as the company navigates a global memory crisis. CEO Hiroki Totoki suggested the crisis is “fortunate” timing, as the Pla

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PlayStation Plus August and September 2026 game lineups

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Latest: PlayStation Plus announces September 2026 game lineup

Sony announced the August 2026 game lineup for PlayStation Plus Extra and Premium subscribers, featuring a variety of major titles, indie games, and classics. The rollout included Helldivers 2 on August 12, followed by s

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Onimusha: Way of the Sword sales and IP revival strategy

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Latest: Capcom's Onimusha: Way of the Sword sells 1 million units on launch

Capcom’s revived Onimusha title, Onimusha: Way of the Sword, officially launched worldwide on 4 September 2026. The game is available on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch 2, and PC via Steam, the Epic Games

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Square Enix Final Fantasy Resonance announcement

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Latest: Square Enix announces Final Fantasy Resonance with HD-2D graphics

Square Enix has confirmed that Final Fantasy Resonance is scheduled for release on October 22, 2026, with the Steam version following on October 23, 2026. Developed in collaboration with Lancarse and FuRyu, the title mar

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Sony PlayStation promotional updates and discounts

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Latest: PlayStation Store and Nintendo eShop host major video game sales

Sony has implemented various promotional updates and discounts within the gaming industry. Initially, the PlayStation Store summer sale was expanded to include a wide selection of discounted PS4 and PS5 titles, such as C

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Blood of Dawnwalker RPG: Release and commercial success

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Latest: Rebel Wolves' The Blood of Dawnwalker sells 1 million copies

Bandai Namco and Rebel Wolves released *The Blood of Dawnwalker* on 3 September 2026 for PC, PlayStation 5, PlayStation 5 Pro, Xbox Series X, and Xbox Series S. Set in 14th-century Carpathian Europe, the RPG follows Coen

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Famitsu most-anticipated games rankings

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Latest: Nintendo titles lead Famitsu most wanted games chart

In late July 2026, Famitsu’s weekly poll of Japan’s most-anticipated video games listed the remake of The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time among the top ten titles, earning 376 votes alongside entries such as Pokémon Gen

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Bungie corporate downsizing and headquarters sublease

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Latest: Bungie to sublease Bellevue headquarters amid downsizing

Bungie is seeking to sublease approximately 211,000 square feet of its headquarters in Bellevue, Washington. The facility includes specialized amenities such as motion capture studios, audio suites, and gaming test rooms

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Killzone franchise revival reports

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Latest: Video game industry updates: Killzone project rumors and Fable gameplay details

Reports suggest that Sony and Guerrilla Games are working to revive the Killzone franchise, which has been dormant since 2013. The project is reportedly in its very early stages of development and is expected to be a rem

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Call of Duty Black Ops PlayStation releases

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Latest: Call of Duty: Black Ops II tops PlayStation 5 download charts

In late July 2026, Activision released native ports of Call of Duty: Black Ops 1 and Black Ops 2 for PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5. While the games remained unchanged from their original versions, the premium pricing l

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Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection Vol. 2 rollout

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Latest: Konami releases Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection Vol. 2

On August 27, 2026, Konami launched Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection Vol. 2, bringing Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots, Metal Gear Solid: Peace Walker, and Metal Gear: Ghost Babel to modern platforms including

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LEGO PlayStation console set rumors and leaks

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Latest: LEGO PlayStation set announced alongside functional emulation mod

Sony Interactive Entertainment and the LEGO Group have officially announced a buildable set that recreates the original PlayStation console. Revealed during a PlayStation State of Play event, the 1,911-piece set (identif

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Gran Turismo 7 content updates and promotions

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Latest: Gran Turismo 7 Spec IV update to add 12 cars and two tracks

Gran Turismo 7 players can obtain exclusive free content through the Gran Turismo World Series 2026. By watching official livestreams from the Tokyo studio on August 15, players can claim two unique Stealth-livery vehicl

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Gamescom 2026: Record attendance and security concerns

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Latest: Gamescom 2026 showcases indie game innovation and global expansion

Gamescom 2026 in Cologne, Germany, concluded with record-breaking figures, attracting 368,000 visitors from 131 countries and 1,743 exhibiting companies. This represented an 11% increase in exhibitors compared to 2025. I

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Sony PlayStation ecosystem trends and GTA VI release details

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Latest: Grand Theft Auto VI release details and gameplay features revealed

In early September 2026, Rockstar Games developer Rob Nelson confirmed that ‘Grand Theft Auto VI’ is scheduled to launch on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S on November 19, 2026. This follows previous delays from earlie

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Insomniac Games Marvel’s Wolverine development

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Latest: Insomniac Games develops Marvel’s Wolverine for PlayStation 5

Insomniac Games is developing Marvel’s Wolverine for the PlayStation 5. The project aims to provide a “gritty, adult, and personal perspective” on the character Logan, focusing on his struggle with his mutant nature and

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Japanese video game sales trends

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Latest: Japan video game sales: Rhythm Heaven Groove leads weekly charts

Weekly Japanese video game sales data for late August 2026 show fluctuations in both hardware and software performance. During the week of August 17 to August 23, hardware shipments saw a decline, with the Nintendo Swit

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Housemarque SAROS video game developments

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Latest: Housemarque announces Zenith free update for Saros

Following the April 2026 release of the PlayStation 5 exclusive title SAROS, developed by Housemarque, the game saw a 38% price reduction on Amazon in August 2026. In September 2026, Housemarque and Sony Interactive Ent

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METRO 2039 release date and technical details confirmed

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Latest: Metro 2039 release date set for February 4, 2027

Following its prominence at Gamescom 2026, 4A Games and Deep Silver have confirmed a specific release date for ‘METRO 2039’ of February 4, 2027. During a PlayStation State of Play broadcast, developers provided technical

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