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Aardman and The Pokémon Company announce stop-motion series for 2027
Aardman Animations and The Pokémon Company announced the stop-motion series Pokémon Tales: The Misadventures of Sirfetch'd & Pichu for release in 2027.
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CD Projekt Red CEO says studio not fully redeemed after Cyberpunk 2077 launch
CD Projekt Red co-CEO Michał Nowakowski said the studio has yet to fully redeem itself since Cyberpunk 2077's troubled 2020 launch.
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10th Crunchyroll Anime Awards held in Tokyo with My Hero Academia winning top prize
My Hero Academia Final Season won Anime of the Year at the 10th Crunchyroll Anime Awards in Tokyo on May 23, 2026.
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Bungie to end Destiny 2 live service development on June 9, 2026
Bungie announced it will end live service development for Destiny 2 on June 9, 2026 after nearly nine years and 10 expansions.
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Take-Two CEO says GTA 6 will appeal to kids growing up with Roblox
Take-Two CEO Strauss Zelnick said kids who play Roblox will naturally shift to GTA 6 as they seek mature games when older.
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Take-Two Confirms GTA 6 Console Launch in November 2026, PC Release Unclear
Take-Two announced GTA 6 will launch on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series consoles in November 2026, with no PC date confirmed.
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Red Dead Redemption 2 Surpasses Wii Sports with 85 Million Copies Sold
Red Dead Redemption 2 surpassed Wii Sports to become the fourth best-selling game with over 85 million copies sold as of March 2026.
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Netflix's The Boroughs debuts as standalone series unrelated to Stranger Things
Netflix premiered The Boroughs on May 21 as a supernatural drama about elderly residents in New Mexico, separate from Stranger Things.
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Forza Horizon 6 launches 'Welcome to Japan' Series 1 Festival Playlist with weekly car challenges
'Welcome to Japan' Series 1 Festival Playlist launched on May 21 in Forza Horizon 6 offering weekly challenges and car rewards.
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Warhammer 40,000: Boltgun 2 adds new characters and outdoor levels to sequel
The sequel to 2023’s Boltgun, Warhammer 40,000: Boltgun 2, introduces new playable characters and expands to outdoor environments.
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Pokémon TCG Pocket to launch Paradox Drive expansion on May 27, 2026
Pokémon TCG Pocket will release its Paradox Drive expansion featuring Scarlet and Violet's Paradox Pokémon on May 27, 2026.
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Halo: Campaign Evolved requires Microsoft accounts, PS5 split-screen co-op needs no PS Plus
Halo Studios confirmed Halo: Campaign Evolved launches July 28 on PS5, Xbox, and PC, requiring Microsoft accounts and linking Xbox Gamertags across all platforms.
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Netflix releases Season 2 trailer for Avatar: The Last Airbender live-action series
Netflix unveiled the official trailer for Season 2 of its live-action Avatar: The Last Airbender, highlighting Toph mentoring Aang in earthbending.
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The Pokémon Company to require government ID checks in Japan to fight card scalping
The Pokémon Company will require Japan’s My Number Card ID for buying certain Pokémon TCG products and tournament entry starting August 2026.
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The Boys showrunner sought Queen Maeve cameo in final season but actress declined
Showrunner Eric Kripke tried to secure a Queen Maeve cameo in The Boys Season 5, but Dominique McElligott declined due to retirement and schedule conflicts.
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Sony confirms future first-party single-player PlayStation games will be console-exclusive
Sony announced future first-party single-player narrative PlayStation games will remain console-exclusive, dropping prior PC release plans.
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Bobby Prince, composer of Doom and other classic games, dies aged 81
Robert Caskin 'Bobby' Prince III, composer famed for Doom soundtracks, died June 16 at 81.
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Valve delays Steam Controller shipments with some orders pushed to 2027
Valve announced shipping delays for its Steam Controller due to high demand, with some orders now expected to ship in 2027.
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Final Fantasy 14 offers in-game rewards for Japanese residence tax donations to Shibuya Ward
Final Fantasy 14 players in Japan can earn exclusive in-game items by donating part of their residence tax to Shibuya Ward under the Furusato Nozei system.
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Vampire Survivors Developer Reviewing Fortnite Collaboration After Epic’s AI Reveal
Poncle announced it is reviewing its planned Fortnite collaboration after Epic Games revealed generative AI use in asset creation and Unreal Engine 6.
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New Trailer for Spider-Man: Brand New Day Reveals Hulk, Man-Spider Mutation, and Sadie Sink’s Role
Marvel released a trailer for Spider-Man: Brand New Day featuring Hulk, Peter Parker’s Man-Spider mutation, and Sadie Sink’s rumored Jean Grey role.
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1047 Games announces Empulse, a Titanfall-inspired 6v6 movement shooter for 2026
1047 Games announced Empulse, a fast-paced 6v6 movement shooter inspired by Titanfall, due for early access release in 2026.
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Epic Games announces Unreal Engine 6 with cross-game Fortnite skin sharing and AI tools
Epic Games revealed Unreal Engine 6 featuring Fortnite skin portability and generative AI tools, with early access in late 2027.
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Pixar releases Toy Story 5 on June 19, focusing on Jessie and Bonnie
Toy Story 5 premiered in theaters worldwide June 19, shifting focus to Jessie and Bonnie's challenges.