Gaming News — 2026-04-15#

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Pearl Abyss’s open-world adventure Crimson Desert is an absolute smash hit, crossing 5 million copies sold less than a month after its March 19 launch. The massive milestone is well-deserved, with the game even earning high praise from The Witcher 3 director Konrad Tomaszkiewicz, who commended it for delivering a “quite fresh” departure from standard triple-A RPGs.

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Marathon Overhauls Gameplay to Encourage Friendly Encounters · IGN Bungie dropped patch 1.0.6 for its extraction shooter Marathon, introducing a new C.A.R.R.I. system that rewards players with “CyberAcme Commendations” for extracting alongside strangers. The community reaction is surprisingly wholesome, with players actively reviving enemies and sharing loot rather than immediately shooting each other. This update also brought sweeping changes to weapons, equipment, and Shells, making the notoriously brutal game slightly more approachable for newcomers.

Gaming News — 2026-04-29#

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Take-Two CEO Strauss Zelnick has addressed the swirling rumors regarding the price of the highly anticipated Grand Theft Auto 6, which is launching on November 19, 2026. While dodging an exact figure, Zelnick hinted that the game won’t carry a super-premium price tag, emphasizing that the company aims to charge “way way way less of the value delivery” to ensure consumers feel the price is fair for the amazing experience they receive.

Gaming News — 2026-05-03#

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Sony is preparing to pay out $7.85 million in refunds to PlayStation gamers following preliminary approval of an antitrust class-action lawsuit. If you bought digital versions of games via the PlayStation Store between April 2019 and December 2023 that were previously available as retail vouchers, you may be automatically eligible to receive PSN store credit.

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Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls Confirms Savage Hulk and Shuri Black Panther Arc System Works has officially added some heavyweight brawlers to the Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls roster, revealing Savage Hulk and Shuri’s Black Panther will be playable. The 2D superhero fighter hits PC and PlayStation 5 on August 6, 2026, but eagle-eyed fans pausing the new trailer have already spotted a hidden tease suggesting the bloodthirsty symbiote Carnage is next in line.

Gaming News — 2026-05-08#

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Nintendo is officially raising the price of the Switch 2 by $50 globally starting September 1, 2026, blaming long-term changes in market conditions. This pushes the base console up to $499.99 in the U.S., effectively ending the launch-pricing era much earlier than expected.

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Sony Reports $765 Million Impairment Loss Due to Bungie · IGN PlayStation’s financials took a massive hit today as Sony reported a $765 million impairment loss against Bungie’s assets. The hardcore extraction shooter Marathon has failed to meet sales expectations despite its reported $250 million budget, leaving Bungie struggling to figure out how to pull in more casual players.

Gaming News — 2026-05-13#

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Nintendo is reportedly facing a “worst-case scenario” as massive Switch 2 leaks—including the recently announced Star Fox remake and a rumored Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time project—spoil their carefully managed pipeline. Former staff warn that these leaks severely compromise Nintendo’s ability to surprise fans and manage expectations, which could force an end to traditional Nintendo Direct broadcasts.

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[Star Wars: Fate of the Old Republic Promises a Tighter RPG Experience] · IGN Game director Casey Hudson has assured fans that Star Wars: Fate of the Old Republic won’t be another bloated, 200-hour slog. The spiritual successor to KOTOR aims to offer branching storylines for replayability while keeping the main campaign focused so players can actually finish it. This lean development approach is a massive relief for gamers suffering from open-world fatigue, with Hudson promising a release before 2030.

Gaming News — 2026-05-18#

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Sony is officially rolling back its strategy to bring massive single-player games to PC. During a company town hall meeting, PlayStation studio business CEO Hermen Hulst affirmed that major upcoming narrative-driven titles like Ghost of Yotei and Marvel’s Wolverine will remain permanent console exclusives to drive PS5 hardware sales.

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PlayStation Plus Prices Are Going Up Again · IGN Just as we march closer to the launch of GTA 6, Sony is hiking the price of PlayStation Plus subscriptions starting May 20, vaguely blaming “ongoing market conditions”. The 1-month and 3-month tiers will see jumps of $1 and $3 respectively, adding yet another annoying squeeze to your gaming budget. With Microsoft recently cutting Xbox Game Pass prices, this move feels particularly disconnected from the current market reality.

Gaming News — 2026-05-20#

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Sony has officially announced a massive State of Play showcase slated for June 2, 2026, which will run for over 60 minutes. The presentation will feature a fresh, highly anticipated look at Insomniac’s Marvel’s Wolverine ahead of its September release, alongside updates on a slate of other upcoming PS5 titles.

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Detroit: Become Human Dev Quantic Dream Kills Live Service Game 3 Months After Early Access Launch In another brutal blow to the live-service market, Quantic Dream has pulled the plug on its 3v3 MOBA Spellcasters Chronicles just three months into Early Access. The game suffered from disastrously low player counts, peaking at just 888 players on Steam, and its cancelation will unfortunately result in a round of studio layoffs. However, the studio insists that development on the highly anticipated Star Wars Eclipse remains entirely unaffected.

Gaming News — 2026-05-26#

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Bungie has shocked the gaming world by announcing the discontinuation of live-service support for Destiny 2 after its final major update this coming June. This decision was reportedly kept secret from the vast majority of Bungie staff until the public announcement, leaving fans and developers alike reeling. The studio is now pouring its remaining resources into its upcoming extraction shooter, Marathon.

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007 First Light Review So Far · IGN The highly anticipated 007 First Light is shaping up to be the best James Bond game since GoldenEye, featuring a beautifully immersive world and robust gadget-driven gameplay. The IO Interactive title leans into aggressive brawling and run-and-gun combat rather than pure stealth, creating a distinctly Bond-flavored experience. Strangely, the game also features a cameo from TikTok star Khaby Lame, doing his signature deadpan reaction gesture when Bond asks for directions.

Gaming News — 2026-05-29#

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Microsoft has officially delayed the highly anticipated Fable reboot to February 2027 to steer clear of the massive launch footprint of Grand Theft Auto 6 this fall. Xbox aims to give the Playground Games RPG the “dedicated moment it deserves,” setting up a major showcase reveal for the broader lineup on June 7.

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007 First Light Sells 1.5 Million Copies in First 24 Hours, Faster Than Any Hitman Game · IGN IO Interactive has struck gold with 007 First Light, moving an impressive 1.5 million units in just 24 hours to become the studio’s fastest-selling game ever. Earning a stellar 87 on Metacritic and a 9/10 from IGN, the James Bond adventure is already hinting at a sequel that will likely feature the shadowy organization Spectre. It is a thrilling success that proves the iconic spy franchise still has massive commercial power in the gaming space.

Gaming Videos — 2026-06-02#

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For mobile gaming enthusiasts and tech geeks, 【机模开箱】关于今年的 iPhone，你所需要知道的一切｜iPhone Ultra/Fold、iPhone 18 Pro 前瞻 by 小宁子 XNZ is absolutely worth your 11 minutes today. It provides a concise, hands-on look at the new dummy models for the highly anticipated iPhone 18 Pro and the rumored Ultra/Fold, giving us a solid preview of what to expect from Apple’s next major hardware evolution.

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If you missed the latest Sony showcase, you can catch up with the nearly two-hour live reaction stream, 索尼來點活吧，不然要睡著了. As the hilariously honest title (“Sony, give us something lively, or we’ll fall asleep”) suggests, this video offers real-time community commentary and a rather critical look at the June 2026 Sony Direct, making it a perfect stream to leave on in the background while you grind. Meanwhile, shifting gears to mobile hardware, 小宁子 XNZ delivers an excellent physical preview in 【机模开箱】关于今年的 iPhone，你所需要知道的一切｜iPhone Ultra/Fold、iPhone 18 Pro 前瞻, detailing all the major rumors and design shifts for the upcoming iPhone lineup using physical dummy units.