Lead storyNew Gakuran Codes Released for Roblox High School Simulator
Gakuran, a Roblox game simulating Japanese high school life, has released new codes for July 2026.
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Clair Obscur director expresses concerns about AI's future role in game development
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Hatsune Miku Starry Party Announced for Nintendo Switch 2 and PC
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Sony to cease production of physical PlayStation game discs starting January 2028
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Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls Blocked in 132 Countries Due to PSN Requirement
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Cyberpunk 2077 reaches 40 million copies sold
Onimusha: Way of the Sword release date moved up to September 4, 2026
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FC 26 Ultimate Team introduces new player evolution options
Steam Machine Users Report 'Red Line of Death' Indicating GPU Failure
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Marvel Rivals adds controversial Captain America swimsuit skin
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Microsoft reportedly considering Arkane Studios closure and Blade cancellation
Sony allows disc re-orders for existing games beyond 2028 cut-off
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Sony to end PlayStation disc production in 2028, sparking industry backlash
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The Batman 2 writer notes Hollywood shift from superhero films to video game adaptations
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Former PlayStation executive Shuhei Yoshida shares mixed review of Valve's Steam Machine
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Sony and Microsoft to transition to digital-only consoles by 2028, analysts say
Frictional Games delays Ontos release to 2027
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Dragon Ball Xenoverse 2 Future Saga Chapter 4 DLC release date announced
Sony to end PlayStation physical disc production starting 2028, drawing industry criticism
Xbox reevaluating Halo's development direction amid company reshuffling
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Steins;Gate Octet of Shifting Space announced for multiple platforms
Square Enix Considers More Final Fantasy Remakes Based on Fan Response
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Illusion of Itehari: Trail announced for worldwide Nintendo Switch release in 2027
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Puzzle adventure game Undergrounded announced for Nintendo Switch
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Rockstar employees allege contract-mandated crunch, gender pay gaps, and manipulated bonuses
Love and Deepspace Cancels New Love Interest Valko After Fan Backlash
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Sony to end PlayStation physical disc production in 2028, analysts doubt Nintendo will follow
Pokémon Winds and Waves Leak Teases Seven New Pokémon
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PlayStation Plus Essential July 2026 monthly games announced
First 4 Figures Unveils Elephant Mario Statue from Super Mario Bros. Wonder
GitHub offers CD-ROMs of public repositories following Sony's physical media phase-out
Asian Andy Requests Twitch Unban After 9-Year Suspension
Atlus releases new trailers for Persona 4 Revival featuring protagonist and Rise Kujikawa
Epic Games CEO suggests AI could have extended Destiny 2's lifespan
Sandfall Interactive acknowledges next game may differ from Clair Obscur: Expedition 33
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Hideo Kojima expresses concern over PlayStation's move to all-digital future
10 Indie Games Highlighted for 250th Indie-Penance Day
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Honkai: Star Rail Version 4.4 Launches July 15 with New Story and Crossover
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Microsoft promotes Halo: Campaign Evolved's physical disc amid Sony's PS5 disc phase-out
Cyberpunk 2077 reaches top 20 best-selling games of all time
Halo: Campaign Evolved Confirmed for Physical Disc Release
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Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced release times and preload details announced
Square Enix addresses game preservation concerns amid PlayStation physical disc phase-out
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Haze Seas releases new redeemable codes for July 2026
Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 director discusses intentional imperfections in game design
French politician responds to Sony's plan to end physical game production
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Slay the Spire 2 update adds 15 new multiplayer-focused cards
Xbox Game Pass Essential adds five new games in July 2026 update
Honkai Star Rail Version 4.4 Livestream Teases New Characters and Events
Pokémon TCG 30th Anniversary product lineup and release dates revealed
Sony begins repurposing PlayStation disc factory following physical games phase-out
Former PlayStation executive Shawn Layden comments on Sony's plan to end disc production
Biped 2 version 2.0 update released with Switch 2 enhancements and new puzzles
Sony reassigning staff at PS5 disc production plant ahead of 2028 digital shift
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Former Blizzard president comments on Sony's move to end physical PlayStation games
Sky the Scraper announced for Switch, Switch 2, and PS5
The Ninth Jedi trailer released for Star Wars: Visions
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OtherSide Entertainment Lays Off 18 Employees Amid Studio Downsizing
Game preservationist raises concerns over digital-only future and piracy risks
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Banjo-Kazooie handheld edition includes unreleased music tracks and cheat code
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Company of Heroes 3: Final Stand announced as standalone roguelite wave-defense game
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Cinder City reduces RAM requirements amid player complaints
Sony pauses social media activity after announcing end of physical game production
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Looking For Fael launches July 16 on PC and consoles including Switch
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Level-5 CEO introduces pay raises for employees who ace company game quizzes
Frictional Games' sci-fi adventure Ontos delayed to 2027
Sony Highlights AI's Growing Role in PlayStation Development
Pokemon Winds and Waves Starter Evolution Types Leaked
Multiple games to leave Xbox Game Pass in mid-July
Famitsu releases weekly Japanese game sales rankings for June 22-28, 2026
Fortnite announces Gold and Gummy Hours event for July 4 weekend
Subnautica 2 legal dispute between Krafton and Unknown Worlds settled
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Share of the Week: Sparks
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Nintendo addresses Pokémon TCG scalping issues with The Pokémon Company
Meccha Chameleon sells 15 million copies in under a month, becomes top-selling game
Against the Storm developers announce survival game set in same world
PlayStation Store: June 2026’s top downloads
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Next Week on XBOX: New Games for July 6 to 10
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Pocket Gamer updates lists of best Roblox anime and adventure games
Netflix Games releases horror title Unhinged by Night School Studio
Xbox Game Pass updates for July 2026 include new additions, perks, and departures
Nintendo releases Rhythm Heaven Groove merchandise and adds songs to Nintendo Music
X-Men '97 Season 2 Premieres on Disney+ Following Critical Acclaim
Godot engine bans AI-generated code contributions after quality issues
Call of Duty: Black Ops Series PS4/PS5 Ports Discussed Ahead of Release
PlayStation's potential shift away from physical discs raises industry concerns
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Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced confirmed as Steam Deck Verified
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Honeycomb Aeronautical announces Xbox version of Echo Aviation flight controller
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Magic: The Gathering's Marvel Super Heroes set introduces new Commander options
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Fenris Creations releases EVE Online's Carbon Engine as open source
