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'Stop Destroying Games' petition likely triggering EU review

The 'Stop Destroying Games' petition reached 1.4 million signatures. If they can be validated, the European Commission will evaluate whether new laws are needed to save online games when they are discontinued.

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EA Previews new video game Battlefield 6 in Paris

EA unveiled an early look at Battlefield 6 during a closed event in Paris, stirring both excitement and controversy.

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Five things you need to know about Dream and Lethe's Record

Here are 5 Things You Need To Know about Dream and Lethe's Record, the new cultural narrative RPG from NetEase and VNGGames. Discover a unique turn-based combat system, dive into rich historical stories, and raise adorable cats in your v...

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EA says no $80 games for now

As Nintendo takes the first step toward selling full-priced, AAA games at $80 and Xbox starts to follow suit but backs off, EA has now made its position clear: no $80 games...for now.

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Mario Kart World: Does version 1.1.2 fix online play?

Mario Kart World just received a fairly large patch that adds several quality of life improvements on top of addressing one of the biggest complaints about the game: The lack of 3 lap races in online play. Did they do enough? Let's dive ...

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Sony sues Tencent over 'slavish' Horizon knock-off

Sony is suing Tencent over the game Light of Motiram, which Sony claims is a rip-off of their Horizon franchise. Judging by the trailers only—the two games feature a red-haired female protagonist in similar outfits, a post-apocalyptic wo...

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Chiquita Banana gets fans' wildest takes at Comic-Con

IGN hit the streets of SDCC with Banana Man to get your wildest Comic-Con takes.Presented by Chiquita Banana.

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Video game 'reloots' stolen artefacts from Western museums

Have you ever imagined yourself, on a visit to a major museum, busting through a wall, arms full of looted African artifacts and ready to return them to their rightful homes? Well, you may soon have the chance, thanks to South African vi...

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Game On: Horse girl racing game ‘Umamusume: Pretty Derby’

The game is making big strides since its recent release outside Japan. Rick Damigella reports.

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Valve cracks down on ‘Adults Only’ Steam games

In today’s Daily Fix: Valve cracks down on explicit games on steam, quietly removing them from the library after some policy changes. Remedy announces major changes to its Control shooter, FBC: Firebreak just a month after its release.

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Roblox CEO unpacks platform's new safety features

The online gaming platform Roblox is adding new safety features aimed at protecting its young players. CEO and founder David Baszucki joins CBS News to explain the changes.

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Game On: ‘Donkey Kong Bananza’ swings onto Switch 2

The banana-loving ape’s long-awaited new 3D platformer is out now. Rick Damigella reports.

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Esports World Cup Foundation CEO discusses future of the industry

The Esports World Cup officially kicked off last week with its second annual tournament in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, drawing over 2,000 competitors from 84 different countries.

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Donkey Kong Bananza: Essential tips to master fighting and upgrades

Ready to dig, fight, and fling your way to victory? In Donkey Kong Bananza, the dirt is your playground and the treasure’s always just one (or five) punches away! In this video, we’re sharing 12 essential tips to help you master terrain-...

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Xbox game pass announces second wave for July

Microsoft has announced the second wave of titles coming to Xbox Game Pass this month. Highlights include Wuchang: Fallen Feathers, Grounded 2, RoboCop: Rogue City, and the return of High on Life.

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2nd Esports World Cup starts in Riyadh

The second Esports World Cup has drawn gamers from across the planet, all vying for a slice of the 70 million dollar prize pot, split across 25 competitions, and 24 top-tier games.

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The first games to play on the Meta Quest 3S Xbox Edition

Take your game to the next level and stream Xbox Game Pass games via Xbox Cloud Gaming on a huge 26-foot virtual screen, with the Meta Quest 3S Xbox Edition. This limited edition hardware can play Xbox Game Pass games right out of the bo...

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Record breaking prize pool fueling second Esports World Cup

The Esports World Cup officially kicked off its second annual tournament in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, drawing over 2,000 competitors from 84 different countries.

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Game On: ‘007 First Light’

The first new James Bond game in more than a decade will put players in the role of a young Bond. Rick Damigella reports.

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The Last of Us Part 2 gets new story mode, uncharted costumes

Naughty Dog surprise drops a new update for The Last of Us 2 that changes gives you a new way to experience the game, also Sony announces a deep dive for Ghost of Yotei at this week’s State of Play this week and lastly, Pokemon fan flies...

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Morocco explores its digital future at the 2025 Gaming Expo

More than 100 companies from Morocco and other countries, including France, Japan, South Korea, or the United States, are participating to showcase their latest offerings in the video game industry.

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Dragon Ball Z: Kakarot Daima adventures through the demon realm

Watch the Part 1 DLC Features Overview Trailer for Dragon Ball Z: Kakarot Daima Adventures Through The Demon Realm, a two-part DLC for the hit 3D arcade anime fighter developed by CyberConnect2. Players can get the rundown on new feature...

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Tekken 8: Fahkumram character developer overview

The Muay Thai master, Fahkumram, is coming to Tekken 8. Check out the breakdown with developer Michael Murray, as he talks about character inspiration, influences, and the process behind bringing the fan favorite to the latest entry of T...

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Handhelds Are Clearly Important to the Future of Xbox - Unlocked Clips

In this snippet from Unlocked 696, We dive into Xbox's next-gen hardware announcement and analyze what it means, what it doesn't, and discuss where Xbox is going.This week’s show is Ryan McCaffrey, Michael Higham, Miranda Sanchez, and is...

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Game On: ‘Fallout 76: Gone Fission’

The post-apocalyptic adventure game reels in a big fishing update. Rick Damigella reports.

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Sonic Racing CrossWorlds celebrates Sega’s history

We've genuinely enjoyed our time with Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds, which we played an hour of during Summer Game Fest. It’s a kart racer that seems to nail the core idea of a good kart racer – fast and intense races, powerups that turn the...

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Pragmata shows Capcom trying something fresh and fun

Another sci-fi third-person shooter may not sound too enticing on the surface, but Capcom's new game Pragmata is an example of how a single idea can go a long way in distinguishing a game from the rest of the pack.

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GameStop doubles down on trading cards and other collectibles

In today's Daily Fix:GameStop is pivoting to the collectible trading card market as the company looks to improve upon a succesful first financial quarter. Trading cards—Pokémon specifically—are a huge market for collectors, but scalpers ...

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Summer Game Fest Play Days features ‘LEGO Party,’ and new ‘Magic: The Gathering’ expansion

A new LEGO game and ‘Final Fantasy’-themed ‘Magic: The Gathering’ cards were among games featured at the annual video game event. Rick Damigella reports.

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How to unlock mirror mode in Mario Kart World

Not only did Nintendo hide an entire Grand Prix cup in Mario Kart World, they also hid an entirely separate racing mode. Unlike the Special Cup however, unlocking the classic Mirror Mode is considerably more complex, with a list of requi...