Gaming News — 2026-07-05#

Top Story#

The highly anticipated tag-team fighter Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls has just been barred from sale across 132 countries, signaling yet another disastrous rollout tied to Sony’s strict PSN account requirements. This massive accessibility block mirrors the infamous Helldivers 2 controversy and serves as a major blow to players anticipating the game’s August 2026 launch on PC and PS5.

News & Reviews#

Hideo Kojima Warns of ‘Frightening’ Digital Future After PlayStation Reveals Plan to End Physical Disc Production · IGN Following Sony’s grim announcement that they will end physical PlayStation disc production by January 2028, legendary creator Hideo Kojima has publicly condemned the shift to an all-digital future. Speaking at a film festival in Rome, Kojima emphasized that streaming and digital dependencies strip ownership away from players, leaving our beloved games vulnerable to the whims of corporate servers and global politics. This is a terrifying wake-up call from an industry veteran for physical media advocates and gamers who want to actually own their libraries.

The Mario 64 Bounty That Took 30 Years to Settle · IGN Thirty years after offering a $100 reward to anyone who could prove Luigi was in Super Mario 64, IGN has finally settled the legendary “L is Real 2401” bounty. Thanks to the massive 2020 Nintendo “Gigaleak,” a modder named GlitchyPSI discovered Luigi’s textures hidden deep within the source code, proving the decades-old urban myth true. To honor this wholesome community effort, the $100 bounty was officially donated to the gaming charity AbleGamers.

Supergirl Inches Past $100 Million at the Global Box Office After One of the Biggest Second Weekend Drops in Superhero Movie History · IGN The DCU’s Supergirl movie is officially a box office disaster, suffering a catastrophic 74% drop in its second weekend to bring its global total to a meager $100.47 million. Considering the reported $170 million production budget and hefty marketing costs, the film is on track to lose Warner Bros. over $100 million. While James Gunn’s cinematic universe had a strong start with Superman, this massive failure is bound to make fans nervous for upcoming DC Studios projects.

Green Yuri Anime Confirms Nirvana Song for Its Opening Theme, and Dave Grohl Says Kurt Cobain Would Have Loved It · IGN CloverWorks’ upcoming anime adaptation of The Guy She Was Interested in Wasn’t a Guy at All (also known as Green Yuri) has secured Nirvana’s classic track “Breed” for its opening theme. Manga author Sumiko Arai managed to score the rights with the blessing of Dave Grohl, who noted that the late Kurt Cobain would have absolutely loved the show’s aesthetic and message. The series drops in January 2027 and will feature an incredibly stacked rock soundtrack including music from Soundgarden, Korn, and Radiohead.

Free Games & Deals#

While there are no Epic Games Store freebies detailed in today’s drops, this weekend boasts a fantastic selection of heavily discounted physical releases, which are more important than ever if you want to preserve your games. You can snag a physical copy of Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake for an absolute steal at $19.99, or grab the massive Cyberpunk 2077: Ultimate Edition on cartridge for Nintendo Switch 2 at $57.99 via Target. Action-RPG fans should also definitely check out the critically acclaimed Nioh 3 on PS5 for $47.49 at Amazon, or jump into Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade for just $19.99 on PlayStation 5.

Also Worth Knowing#

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Tags: Playstation, Physical Media, Box Office, Anime, Video Game Deals
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