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Ubisoft Reportedly Names Charlie Guillemot and Christophe Derennes Co-CEOs of Tencent-Backed Subsidiary
Ubisoft has announced the leadership team for its new subsidiary, in charge of managing Assassin’s Creed, Far Cry, and Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six, naming Charlie Guillemot, son of Ubisoft CEO Yves Guillemot, as co-CEO.
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OFF, the Cult Classic that Inspired Undertale, Releases on Nintendo Switch and Steam August 15th
The cult classic RPG OFF is coming back with a modern flare, on August 15th!
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S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl Is Finally Coming to PS5 with Pro Support this Fall
S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl is coming to PS5 in late 2025, with DualSense features and enhancements for PS5 Pro. Set in the dangerous Chornobyl Exclusion Zone, the survival shooter features a choice-driven narrative. Originally released on Xbox and PC in 2024, it received positive reviews after a turbulent development.
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Casting Announcement Made for The Legend of Zelda Movie
Nintendo has announced that Benjamin Evan Ainsworth and Bo Bragason are to play Link and Zelda, in the upcoming live action adaptation of The Legend of Zelda.
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Mario Kart 64 Joins the Nintendo Music App
The classic Nintendo 64 kart racer, Mario Kart 64, has been added to Nintendo Music.
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Xbox Game Pass Expands its July 2025 Lineup Including One First Party Title Entering Game Preview
Microsoft has revealed the second wave of titles coming to Xbox Game Pass in July, including the underrated RoboCop: Rogue City, the return of the quirky comedy shooter High on Life, and the Game Preview release of Obsidian Entertainment’s Grounded 2.
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NINTENDO POW BLOCK EPISODE 449: Ten Years Later, Iwata’s Influence is Still Front and Center
On this episode of Nintendo Pow Block, Edward and Corey remember Satoru Iwata on the 10th anniversary of his passing. Iwata was more than just Nintendo’s president—he was a game developer at heart and a true gamer. His words and leadership style still inspire many today.
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Bungie Reveals The Desert Perpetual Raid and World First Race for Destiny 2
Bungie has revealed Destiny 2’s next raid, The Desert Perpetual, launching Saturday, July 19 with the Edge of Fate expansion, alongside the highly anticipated World First race.
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XBOX CASUALS EPISODE 48: Xbox Partners with AMD for Next Generation and Library Compatibility
On this episode of Xbox Casuals, Josh Finney and Corey Dirrig break down Xbox’s new AMD partnership, the wave of Microsoft layoffs—including the sudden cancellation of Project Blackbird—rumors of classic IP revivals, and what they’ve been playing.
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What You May Have Missed from PlayStation’s Ghost of Yotei Deep Dive State of Play
PlayStation and Sucker Punch gave fans an in-depth look at Ghost of Yōtei during a new State of Play, showcasing 20 minutes of gameplay ahead of its October 2 PS5 release.
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RUMOR: Multiple Fallout Games In Development at Xbox and Bethesda, Its Claimed
Rumors claim that multiple Fallout games in development, including possible remasters—at Xbox and Bethesda.
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Nintendo is Ending their Game Voucher Program
Nintendo has announced it will discontinue its Nintendo Switch Game Vouchers program on January 30, 2026.
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The Unwritten Realm Brings Disney Dreamlight Valley: The Storybook Vale to a Magical Close
The final chapter of The Storybook Vale expansion for Disney Dreamlight Valley has finally arrived, promising an epic, heartfelt finale as this story comes to a close with Part 2: The Unwritten Realm.
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The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time 3D is Added to Nintendo Music
The 3DS reorchestration of Koji Kondo’s classic score in The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time, has been added to Nintendo Music!
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Destiny 2’s New Portal Hub Aims to Streamline Activities in The Edge of Fate
With the launch of The Edge of Fate expansion on July 15, Destiny 2 is overhauling how Guardians access and experience content through the Portal, a new centralized hub that brings together core activities, seasonal events, and Exotic missions all in one place.
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Microsoft Cancels Everwild as Rare Loses Key Veterans Gregg Mayles and Louise O’Connor
Microsoft has officially canceled Everwild, the long-in-development stylized fantasy project from Rare and Xbox Game Studios, as part of a broader company restructuring.
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Romero Games Hit Hard after Microsoft Reportedly Pulls Funding
Romero Games, led by DOOM co-creator John Romero, confirmed that funding was pulled for their upcoming AAA first-person shooter, reportedly as part of the cuts maid by Microsoft last week.
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NINTENDO POW BLOCK EPISODE 448: Why is Nintendo’s Development Culture Different?
This week on Nintendo Pow Block, Edward, Stephanie, and Corey discuss Virtuos’ optimism for Switch 2, the controversy over missing VRR support in docked mode, and Shinya Takahashi’s reaffirmation of Nintendo’s supportive, developer-first culture amid industry-wide layoffs.
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TOWER CASUALS: THE DESTINY PODCAST EPISODE 244: The Edge of Fate Feels Like Destiny 3, Here’s Why That Matters
The Edge of Fate promises one of Destiny 2’s biggest shake-ups yet, being Destiny 3 in all but name. That means the expansion is bringing fresh gear systems, new mods, and major endgame rewards. Let’s dive in.
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XBOX CASUALS EPISODE 47: Perfect Dark and Everwild CANCELLED, The Initiative Shut Down by Xbox
Xbox just dropped a bombshell on the industry—studio closures, major game cancellations, and massive layoffs. What does it all mean for the future of Xbox? Let’s break it down.
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No, Phil Spencer is Not Retiring from Xbox
After a flurry of rumors earlier today, Microsoft has confirmed in a statement Thursday that CEO of Gaming Phil Spencer is not planning to retire anytime soon.
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New Donkey Kong Bananza Trailer Shows Off Gameplay, Exploration, and More
Donkey Kong and Pauline will embark on a deeper, more ambitious 3D adventure through Ingot Isle, featuring evolving gameplay, powerful transformations, and creative new features.
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Celebrate with the Bungie Foundation for Bungie Day 2025 on July 7
Bungie Day returns July 7, uniting the Destiny 2 community for charity, rewards, and fun. Support the Bungie Foundation via Tiltify to unlock exclusive in-game items and help make a real-world impact through programs like Little Lights.
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