Gaming Videos — 2026-06-29#

Watch First#

If you’re looking to maximize your Steam Summer Sale budget, you absolutely need to watch 最低3.5，一瓶雪碧錢！Steam夏促40款！10元以下神作推薦，不輸3A！. It’s a rapid-fire, 9-minute guide highlighting incredible, highly-rated games that cost less than a bottle of Sprite but deliver experiences that rival AAA titles.

Highlights by Theme#

News & Commentary#

As the Steam Summer Sale drains our wallets, community guides are essential for separating the real hidden gems from the shovelware. This comprehensive buyer’s guide curates a list of 40 absolute steals—all priced under 10 RMB and hitting historical lows. It’s a fantastic, straight-to-the-point curation of budget-friendly masterpieces, and if you are completely strapped for time, you can jump straight to the 9:10 mark for the creator’s official TL;DR roundup.

Gaming News — 2026-06-30#

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Microsoft’s gaming division is reportedly bracing for a “bloodbath” as it considers shutting down multiple studios—including Arkane and Undead Labs—which could lead to the cancelation of highly anticipated titles like Marvel’s Blade and State of Decay 3. While Hideo Kojima’s Xbox-published horror game OD is reportedly safe, this aggressive corporate “reset” has both fans and developers rightfully on edge.

News & Reviews#

Civilization 7 Review Update · IGN Firaxis dropped the 1.4 Test of Time update for Civilization 7, attempting to address player feedback by reverting some mechanics to feel more like older entries in the franchise. Unfortunately, replacing age-specific objectives with simplistic point races for victories feels like a step backward, leaving the late game feeling hollow despite some much-needed quality-of-life improvements to the UI.

Gaming News — 2026-07-02#

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Sony dropping physical discs for all new PlayStation games starting in January 2028 is easily the most staggering and offensive industry shift of the week. This anti-consumer move basically abandons game preservation and ownership, sparking widespread backlash from furious fans, historians, and even parody tweets from brands like KFC and Domino’s Pizza.

News & Reviews#

Onimusha: Way of the Sword Release Date Moved Forward · IGN Capcom’s highly anticipated action-adventure sequel Onimusha: Way of the Sword is coming earlier than expected, bumping its release date up to September 4, 2026, for PC, PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and Nintendo Switch 2. A playable demo is available now, and securing save data from it will unlock a special Kubi Akari charm in the full game. This title marks the franchise’s first mainline entry in two decades, and our recent hands-on sessions prove it is shaping up to be a massive win for Capcom.

Gaming News — 2026-07-04#

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PlayStation’s hit samurai epic is officially getting the anime treatment, with Crunchyroll revealing the first character art for the Ghost of Tsushima Legends series at Anime Expo. Set to release exclusively on Crunchyroll in 2027, the adaptation by Aniplex features character designs by Afro Samurai creator Takashi Okazaki, bringing the game’s mystical multiplayer mode into stunning animated life.

News & Reviews#

Solo Leveling: Beyond the System Movie Announced · IGN The smash-hit anime Solo Leveling is bypassing a traditional third season for now, instead continuing its story with a brand-new feature film titled Solo Leveling: Beyond the System. Announced at Anime Expo by English voice actor Aleks Le, the A-1 Pictures project will pick up exactly where season two left off, ensuring fans get to see Sung Jinwoo’s overpowered hunter antics on the big screen.

Budget Gaming, Hardware Woes, and Bite-Sized Blocky Memes — Week of 2026-06-26 to 2026-07-03#

Week in Review#

This week in the gaming sphere was absolutely dominated by budget-conscious content, with creators racing to help players navigate the overwhelming Steam Summer Sale and massive waves of free game drops across all major PC storefronts. When we weren’t aggressively expanding our backlogs for pennies, the community was captivated by crucial deep dives into the current tech market’s pricing woes and a relentless, daily barrage of absurdist Minecraft Shorts.

Gaming News — Week of 2026-06-27 to 2026-07-03#

Story of the Week#

PlayStation’s aggressive assault on physical and digital media ownership is easily the most staggering and offensive industry shift of the week. After stripping over 550 purchased Studio Canal movies from user accounts without offering refunds, Sony dropped a bombshell: physical disc production for all new PlayStation games will end in January 2028. The move has sparked massive backlash from preservationists and gamers alike, with 90% of our audience rejecting the all-digital future and Xbox already seizing the opportunity to tout physical media for its upcoming titles like Halo: Campaign Evolved.