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Nintendo launches praised Star Fox 64 remake for Switch 2 on June 25, 2026
Nintendo released a full remake of Star Fox 64 exclusively for Switch 2 on June 25, 2026, receiving strong critical acclaim.
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Tencent negotiating exits from minority stakes in Japanese game studios including Marvelous
Tencent is negotiating the sale of minority stakes in several Japanese game studios, including Marvelous, amid a global portfolio review.
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Sony files trademark for Break In, likely rebrand of Fairgame live-service shooter
Sony Interactive Entertainment filed a trademark for Break In, a game speculated to be Fairgame under a new name.
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Ubisoft co-founder Claude Guillemot dies in plane crash near La Baule at 69
Claude Guillemot, Ubisoft co-founder and Guillemot Corp. chairman, died in a June 19 plane crash in France.
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Xbox launches 'exclusive' label for Series X/S console-exclusive games
Xbox introduced a new 'EXCLUSIVE' label on Series X/S consoles to mark titles exclusive to its platform, starting June 2026.
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Olivia Rodrigo says some fans wear diapers to hold front-row concert spots
Olivia Rodrigo revealed that some fans wear adult diapers at her concerts to secure front-row positions and relieve themselves during the show.
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Dispatch game adds visual censorship options on Switch, lifts some restrictions worldwide
AdHoc Studio released a patch expanding censorship options on Nintendo Switch, PC, and PS5 today, easing restrictions for players outside Japan.
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Rockstar Games opens pre-orders for Grand Theft Auto VI at $80, release set for November 19
Rockstar Games announced Grand Theft Auto VI pre-orders start June 25 with an $80 price and a November 19 release for PS5 and Xbox Series X/S.
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Nintendo releases Switch and Switch 2 system update 22.5.0 with new languages and eShop features
Nintendo released system update 22.5.0 for Switch and Switch 2 on June 15-16, 2026, adding language support and eShop improvements.
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Microsoft CEO Nadella says Xbox gaming not profitable after 25 years of investment
Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella acknowledged Xbox has faced profitability challenges despite 25 years of investment and more monetization occurring on YouTube than Microsoft itself.
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Sony ends PC ports of PlayStation singleplayer exclusives, cutting ties with Chinese PC market
Sony has stopped porting singleplayer PlayStation exclusives to PC, shifting focus to PS5 exclusives and new content.
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Russia lifts Roblox ban after protests and platform’s child protection measures
Russia lifted its ban on the Roblox gaming platform following public complaints and new safety measures, officials said June 10-11, 2026.
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Final Fantasy VII Remake Trilogy Final Chapter 'Revelation' Set for Spring 2027 Release
Square Enix announced Final Fantasy VII: Revelation, the final remake trilogy chapter, will launch worldwide in spring 2027 on all platforms.
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The Elder Scrolls 6 progressing well; official reveal delayed for timing
Xbox's Matt Booty praised The Elder Scrolls 6 development but said the official reveal will wait for the right moment.
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Microsoft Xbox plans major layoffs and budget cuts in July amid profit decline
Microsoft’s Xbox division plans major layoffs and budget cuts in July 2026 after fiscal year ends June 30.
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Nintendo unveils blue and light yellow Joy-Con 2 controllers for July 23 release
Nintendo announced new blue and light yellow Joy-Con 2 controllers for Switch 2, launching July 23, 2026, priced at $99.99 in the US.
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Ubisoft to release final update for Assassin's Creed Shadows on June 16, 2026
Ubisoft will issue the last major update for Assassin's Creed Shadows on June 16, ending active content support for the game.
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Monster Hunter: World sales top 30 million units worldwide
Capcom's Monster Hunter: World has sold over 30 million copies globally, becoming the company's best-selling single title.
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Sega announces Crazy Taxi: World Tour for 2027 release on multiple platforms
Sega revealed Crazy Taxi: World Tour, a sequel to Crazy Taxi 3, coming in 2027 for PC, PS5, Switch 2, and Xbox Series X/S.
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Metro 2039 announced for February 2027 with new story and leaked early content
Metro 2039 will launch in February 2027 on XSX|S, PC, and PS5 with a story set 25 years after nuclear war featuring a new protagonist.
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Capcom Confirms Monster Hunter Wilds for Nintendo Switch 2 and New 2027 Expansion
Capcom confirmed Monster Hunter Wilds is in development for Nintendo Switch 2 and announced the Ascendance expansion set for 2027 release.
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Bandai Namco unveils Gundam Rogue Orbit game launching in 2027
Bandai Namco announced Gundam Rogue Orbit, a new action game releasing in 2027, at Summer Game Fest 2026.
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Valve updates Steam Store homepage with personalized game calendar and UI improvements
Valve rolled out a major update to the Steam Store homepage featuring a personalized game release calendar and refreshed user interface today.
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Xbox CEO Asha Sharma outlines selective exclusives approach to platform growth
Xbox CEO Asha Sharma said Xbox will balance exclusive content with broad game availability to grow its platform.