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Gears of War: E-Day Open Beta Headlines Xbox Game Pass August 2026 Wave 1

The Gears of War: E-Day open beta launches August 6 for Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass subscribers, bringing a new Horde Siege PvE mode to the service. The first half of August also adds over a dozen titles including Beast of Reincarnation, Date Everything!, Cricket 26, and Sandustry, while four games depart on August 15.

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Elder Scrolls 6 Rumours Debunked: No Secret Game in Development

Rumours of a secret unannounced Elder Scrolls game have been debunked after former Bethesda developer Griffin DeClaire clarified his LinkedIn bio referred to The Elder Scrolls 6. The clarification comes amid Microsoft layoffs that impacted DeClaire and other studio staff.

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Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced Update 1.0.6 Adds Blowpipe Toggle, Fixes Kraken Wheel Price

Ubisoft Barcelona has released update 1.0.6 for Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced on PC, bringing quality-of-life improvements and several bug fixes. The patch lets players hide Edward's blowpipe, increases autosave slots from five to ten, and finally corrects the Kraken wheel's incorrect pricing. A long-overdue tutorial for throwing money to distract guards is also now active.

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Microsoft Plans Xbox 360 Games on PC by 2027, Leaked Document Reveals

A leaked developer document viewed by The Verge shows Microsoft plans to bring Xbox 360 games to PC between 2027 and 2028. The feature will roll out across next-gen devices including Project Helix and handhelds like the ROG Xbox Ally. Developers will control pricing and Game Pass inclusion through a backwards compatibility toggle.

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PlayStation and Xbox Most-Played Lists Reveal Stagnation Dominated by Fortnite and Call of Duty

Circana data shared by analyst Mat Piscatella shows the most-played games on PlayStation and Xbox are nearly identical, dominated by long-running live service titles and annual sports releases. Fortnite leads both platforms while only one new game appears in each top 20 list. Steam stands apart with a more diverse lineup including indie hits and unreleased titles.

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X-Men Fans Rediscover Samara Weaving Is a Serious Gamer After Emma Frost Casting

X-Men fans are buzzing over Samara Weaving's casting as Emma Frost in the upcoming Marvel reboot, but the excitement doubled when past interviews resurfaced showing the actress is a dedicated gamer who travels with her PS5 and dominates in Mortal Kombat as Kitana. The Ready or Not star revealed her gaming habits in a March 2024 IGN interview and a June 2026 Polygon Shelf Quest episode, sparking jokes and speculation across social media.

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Fortnite v41.30 Hints at Gaming Legends Crossover Season With Pac-Man Easter Egg

Fortnite's final Chapter 7 Season 3 update dropped last Thursday with patch v41.30, bringing back The Simpsons and John Wick while unvaulting Spider-Man's Web-Shooters. Dataminers uncovered encrypted posters featuring Pac-Man, Sonic, Persona, and other gaming icons, suggesting Chapter 7 Season 4 will be a Gaming Legends crossover. Players can already hear the Pac-Man intro track at a stone structure in northeastern Wonkeeland ahead of an Aug. 15 story event.

Vishal Kamal·1 min read
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Marvel's Wolverine ESRB Rating Confirms Mature Content and September 2026 Release

Insomniac Games' Marvel's Wolverine has received its ESRB rating ahead of its September 15, 2026 launch on PlayStation 5. The M for Mature 17+ classification details intense violence, gore, strong language, drug references, and partial nudity including exposed buttocks. The rating confirms this will be a significantly darker take on the character than previous Marvel games.

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Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave Nintendo Direct Reveals Four Heroes, Time Jump, and September 17 Launch

Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave Nintendo Direct Reveals Four Heroes, Time Jump, and September 17 Launch

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Magic: The Gathering Marvel Commander Bundle Drops to $199 — 30% Off

Magic: The Gathering Marvel Commander Bundle Drops to $199 — 30% Off

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Elder Scrolls 6 Rumours Debunked: No Secret Game in Development

Elder Scrolls 6 Rumours Debunked: No Secret Game in Development

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Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced Update 1.0.6 Adds Blowpipe Toggle, Fixes Kraken Wheel Price

Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced Update 1.0.6 Adds Blowpipe Toggle, Fixes Kraken Wheel Price

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Microsoft Plans Xbox 360 Games on PC by 2027, Leaked Document Reveals

Microsoft Plans Xbox 360 Games on PC by 2027, Leaked Document Reveals

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Gears of War: E-Day Open Beta Headlines Xbox Game Pass August 2026 Wave 1

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Magic: The Gathering Marvel Commander Bundle Drops to $199 — 30% Off

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Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced Update 1.0.6 Adds Blowpipe Toggle, Fixes Kraken Wheel Price

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Microsoft Plans Xbox 360 Games on PC by 2027, Leaked Document Reveals

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Baldur's Gate 3 Hits Lowest Price Ever on Steam for Third Anniversary

Baldur's Gate 3 Hits Lowest Price Ever on Steam for Third Anniversary

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God of War Season Two Recasts Atreus and Thrud With Older Actors for Ragnarok Timeline

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Final Fantasy 7 Revelation Director Confirms Story Ends in Main Game, DLC Remains Possible

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Spider-Man: Brand New Day Streaming, VOD, and Physical Release Windows Predicted

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Sony Stands Firm on Ending PlayStation Discs in 2028 Despite Fan Backlash

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Helldivers 2 Warhammer 40k Warbond Castellan's Creed Launches August 12

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Limited Edition Xbox Elite Series 2 Core Controllers Debut at Best Buy

Limited Edition Xbox Elite Series 2 Core Controllers Debut at Best Buy

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Xbox Game Pass Loses Millions of Subscribers After 2025 Price Hike

Xbox Game Pass Loses Millions of Subscribers After 2025 Price Hike

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Where Winds Meet Launches on Xbox with Exclusive Game Pass Perks and Upcoming Hidden Mountain Expansion

Where Winds Meet Launches on Xbox with Exclusive Game Pass Perks and Upcoming Hidden Mountain Expansion

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Halo: Campaign Evolved Collector's Edition Revives a Bygone Gaming Tradition

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Halo: Campaign Evolved Trailer Pullback Sparks Exclusivity Shift Speculation

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Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave Nintendo Direct Reveals Four Heroes, Time Jump, and September 17 Launch

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Spider-Man: Brand New Day Swings to $927M Global Debut, Second Only to Avengers: Endgame

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Spider-Man: Brand New Day Streaming, VOD, and Physical Release Windows Predicted

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Stupid Never Dies Locks Oct. 21 Release on PS5 and PC With New Trailer

Stupid Never Dies Locks Oct. 21 Release on PS5 and PC With New Trailer

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Pokémon Pokopia Bubbly Basin DLC Leaks August 5 Release Date and Underwater Features

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House of the Dragon Season 3 Episode 7 Review: Dragons Finally Get Their Due

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Best Multiplayer Steam Games Under $10: Budget Co-op and Competitive Picks

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Final Fantasy 7 Revelation Director Confirms Story Ends in Main Game, DLC Remains Possible

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Spider-Man: Brand New Day Burning Questions — Jean Grey, Mutant Inhibitors, and That End-Credits Scene Explained

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Grand Theft Auto: The Original Still Charms Despite Brutal Difficulty

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Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced Update 1.0.6 Adds Blowpipe Toggle, Fixes Kraken Wheel Price

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Fortnite v41.30 Hints at Gaming Legends Crossover Season With Pac-Man Easter Egg

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Diablo 4 Lets Seasonal Characters Live On in the Eternal Realm

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GTA Online Disables Diamond Casino Gambling in Australia After Seven Years

GTA Online Disables Diamond Casino Gambling in Australia After Seven Years

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Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 Beta Brings Back Low-SBMM Playlists Starting August 21

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