🎮 GAMING · GAMING NEWS
Obsidian Nukes Avowed 2 in Favor of New Fallout Game
Obsidian Studios, facing layoffs and reduced headcount due to the Xbox reset, has canceled its sequel to Avowed in favor of developing a new Fallout game under lead developer Josh Sawyer. The decision follows the poor performance of the first Avowed game.
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📅 Published: 09 Jul 2026, 00:26 (Europe/Berlin)
#GamingNews #GameDevelopment #Fallout
Obsidian Nukes Avowed 2 in Favor of New Fallout Game
Obsidian Studios, facing layoffs and reduced headcount due to the Xbox reset, has canceled its sequel to Avowed in favor of developing a new Fallout game under lead developer Josh Sawyer. The decision follows the poor performance of the first Avowed game.
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📅 Published: 09 Jul 2026, 00:26 (Europe/Berlin)
#GamingNews #GameDevelopment #Fallout
🎮 GAMING · RELEASE
New Muppet Show’s most controversial element now seems validated
The critically acclaimed new Muppet Show special garnered six Emmy nominations, including one for Outstanding Variety Special (Pre-Recorded) despite its controversial Matt Vogel's performance as Kermit the Frog. This nomination validates a criticism that was widely held 30 years ago when Steve Whitmire, who had origina
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📅 Published: 09 Jul 2026, 01:11 (Europe/Berlin)
#Muppets #EmmyNominations #KermitTheFrog
New Muppet Show’s most controversial element now seems validated
The critically acclaimed new Muppet Show special garnered six Emmy nominations, including one for Outstanding Variety Special (Pre-Recorded) despite its controversial Matt Vogel's performance as Kermit the Frog. This nomination validates a criticism that was widely held 30 years ago when Steve Whitmire, who had origina
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📅 Published: 09 Jul 2026, 01:11 (Europe/Berlin)
#Muppets #EmmyNominations #KermitTheFrog
🖥️ HARDWARE · PRODUCT LAUNCH
Intel Nova Lake-S and -H CPUs To Feature 12-Core Arc Xe3P iGPUs
Intel Nova Lake-S and -H CPUs are set to feature 12-core Xe3P iGPUs, according to recent leaks. The Nova Lake-S lineup will include at least one SKU with a 12-core Xe3P GPU, potentially making it a viable alternative for dGPU replacements in desktops. Mobile counterpart Nova Lake-H is expected to offer similar configur
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📅 Published: 09 Jul 2026, 01:30 (Europe/Berlin)
#Intel #NovaLake #Xe3P
Intel Nova Lake-S and -H CPUs To Feature 12-Core Arc Xe3P iGPUs
Intel Nova Lake-S and -H CPUs are set to feature 12-core Xe3P iGPUs, according to recent leaks. The Nova Lake-S lineup will include at least one SKU with a 12-core Xe3P GPU, potentially making it a viable alternative for dGPU replacements in desktops. Mobile counterpart Nova Lake-H is expected to offer similar configur
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📅 Published: 09 Jul 2026, 01:30 (Europe/Berlin)
#Intel #NovaLake #Xe3P
🎮 GAMING · GAMING NEWS
Dell Outlet Has a Refurb Alienware 18 Area-51 RTX 5070 Ti Gaming Laptop for $2013
For an extremely limited time, Dell Outlet is offering a refurbished Alienware 18 Area-51 RTX 5070 Ti gaming laptop for $2,013 after applying an extra 12% discount during checkout. This deal comes with the same 1-year warranty as new and features high-end specs including a 18" G-Sync display, Intel CPU, and 32GB DDR5 m
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📅 Published: 09 Jul 2026, 01:30 (Europe/Berlin)
#GamingLaptop #Alienware #DellOutlet
Dell Outlet Has a Refurb Alienware 18 Area-51 RTX 5070 Ti Gaming Laptop for $2013
For an extremely limited time, Dell Outlet is offering a refurbished Alienware 18 Area-51 RTX 5070 Ti gaming laptop for $2,013 after applying an extra 12% discount during checkout. This deal comes with the same 1-year warranty as new and features high-end specs including a 18" G-Sync display, Intel CPU, and 32GB DDR5 m
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📅 Published: 09 Jul 2026, 01:30 (Europe/Berlin)
#GamingLaptop #Alienware #DellOutlet
🎮 PLAYSTATION · PLAYSTATION NEWS
Xbox To Follow PlayStation: Single-Player Exclusives and Cross-Platform Multiplayer Games
Microsoft's Xbox is set to adopt Sony's strategy by making single-player games exclusive to Xbox platforms while keeping multiplayer games multi-platform, following criticism that timed exclusives did not boost console sales. This shift aims to bolster Xbox platform sales after Game Pass failed to achieve its subscribe
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📅 Published: 09 Jul 2026, 04:53 (Europe/Berlin)
#Xbox #Sony #MultiplayerExclusivity
Xbox To Follow PlayStation: Single-Player Exclusives and Cross-Platform Multiplayer Games
Microsoft's Xbox is set to adopt Sony's strategy by making single-player games exclusive to Xbox platforms while keeping multiplayer games multi-platform, following criticism that timed exclusives did not boost console sales. This shift aims to bolster Xbox platform sales after Game Pass failed to achieve its subscribe
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📅 Published: 09 Jul 2026, 04:53 (Europe/Berlin)
#Xbox #Sony #MultiplayerExclusivity
🎮 GAMING · RELEASE
Crimson Desert May Get Multiplayer After All
Crimson Desert, originally conceived as an MMO but released as a single-player game, may now include multiplayer features after Pearl Abyss CEO Heo Jin-young expressed interest in the possibility and plans to study feasibility. The studio is conducting technical and gameplay studies to determine if online mode can be i
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📅 Published: 09 Jul 2026, 02:04 (Europe/Berlin)
#GamingNews #CrimsonDesert #MMO
Crimson Desert May Get Multiplayer After All
Crimson Desert, originally conceived as an MMO but released as a single-player game, may now include multiplayer features after Pearl Abyss CEO Heo Jin-young expressed interest in the possibility and plans to study feasibility. The studio is conducting technical and gameplay studies to determine if online mode can be i
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📅 Published: 09 Jul 2026, 02:04 (Europe/Berlin)
#GamingNews #CrimsonDesert #MMO
🎯 CALL OF DUTY · COD NEWS
Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Resynced: How to Get New Pets
Players can now customize their ship in Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced by adding a pet that sits next to the player as they steer. This feature is unlocked through personalized content and exclusive features available for free. Creating an account allows users access to these new customization options.
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📅 Published: 09 Jul 2026, 06:00 (Europe/Berlin)
#AssassinsCreedBlackFlag #CustomizationOptions #ExclusiveFeatures
Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Resynced: How to Get New Pets
Players can now customize their ship in Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced by adding a pet that sits next to the player as they steer. This feature is unlocked through personalized content and exclusive features available for free. Creating an account allows users access to these new customization options.
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📅 Published: 09 Jul 2026, 06:00 (Europe/Berlin)
#AssassinsCreedBlackFlag #CustomizationOptions #ExclusiveFeatures
🎮 GAMING · GAMING NEWS
Best hideout upgrades in Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced
In Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced, players can unlock various hideout upgrades including Harbourmaster General Store, Manor Treasure Dealer, and others to enhance their pirate operations. Early in the game, it's crucial to invest wisely in facilities that offer benefits such as selling items for ships or Edward's
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📅 Published: 09 Jul 2026, 06:01 (Europe/Berlin)
#AssassinsCreedBlackFlag #PirateGame #UpgradeGuide
Best hideout upgrades in Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced
In Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced, players can unlock various hideout upgrades including Harbourmaster General Store, Manor Treasure Dealer, and others to enhance their pirate operations. Early in the game, it's crucial to invest wisely in facilities that offer benefits such as selling items for ships or Edward's
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📅 Published: 09 Jul 2026, 06:01 (Europe/Berlin)
#AssassinsCreedBlackFlag #PirateGame #UpgradeGuide
🎮 GAMING · GAMING NEWS
Brutal Soulslike Mortal Shell 2 chooses violence, sets release date in the 2026 August traffic jam
Mortal Shell 2, a Soulslike RPG from Cold Symmetry, has been set for an August 20th release on PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X/S after years of anticipation. The game's violent nature was one of its most intriguing aspects.
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📅 Published: 09 Jul 2026, 10:43 (Europe/Berlin)
#MortalShell2 #SoulslikeGaming #AugustRelease
Brutal Soulslike Mortal Shell 2 chooses violence, sets release date in the 2026 August traffic jam
Mortal Shell 2, a Soulslike RPG from Cold Symmetry, has been set for an August 20th release on PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X/S after years of anticipation. The game's violent nature was one of its most intriguing aspects.
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📅 Published: 09 Jul 2026, 10:43 (Europe/Berlin)
#MortalShell2 #SoulslikeGaming #AugustRelease
🎮 GAMING · RELEASE
There are apparently going to be "changes" to one of Persona 4 Revival's most important characters, but what exactly does that mean?
Changes are reportedly being made to Yosuke, one of Persona 4 Revival's key characters. This follows the pattern seen in previous remakes like Persona 3 Reload, where alterations may be expected. The game is set for release on February 18th across PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC.
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📅 Published: 09 Jul 2026, 11:20 (Europe/Berlin)
#Persona4Revival #Yosuke #GameChanges
There are apparently going to be "changes" to one of Persona 4 Revival's most important characters, but what exactly does that mean?
Changes are reportedly being made to Yosuke, one of Persona 4 Revival's key characters. This follows the pattern seen in previous remakes like Persona 3 Reload, where alterations may be expected. The game is set for release on February 18th across PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC.
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📅 Published: 09 Jul 2026, 11:20 (Europe/Berlin)
#Persona4Revival #Yosuke #GameChanges
🎮 PLAYSTATION · UPDATE
Sony Settles With Fired Marathon Game Director Who Sued PlayStation and Bungie for More Than $200 Million, Adds Name to Credits
Sony has settled a lawsuit against Christopher Barrett, the former game director of Marathon, who had accused Sony and Bungie of wrongful termination and sexual misconduct. As part of the settlement, Barrett's name will be added to the credits of the recently released shooter game Marathon. The settlement comes after B
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📅 Published: 09 Jul 2026, 10:52 (Europe/Berlin)
#Sony #Marathon #Settlement
Sony Settles With Fired Marathon Game Director Who Sued PlayStation and Bungie for More Than $200 Million, Adds Name to Credits
Sony has settled a lawsuit against Christopher Barrett, the former game director of Marathon, who had accused Sony and Bungie of wrongful termination and sexual misconduct. As part of the settlement, Barrett's name will be added to the credits of the recently released shooter game Marathon. The settlement comes after B
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📅 Published: 09 Jul 2026, 10:52 (Europe/Berlin)
#Sony #Marathon #Settlement
🎮 GAMING · UPDATE / PATCH
Former Marathon director settles lawsuit against Sony and Bungie, following his firing over alleged inappropriate messages to female staff
Former Marathon director Christopher Barrett settled his lawsuit against Sony and Bungie following allegations of inappropriate messages to female staff, leading to his firing in March 2024. The suit claimed the real reason for his termination was to prevent him from receiving a $45 million bonus. Bloomberg reported th
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📅 Published: 09 Jul 2026, 11:16 (Europe/Berlin)
#Gaming #Lawsuit #InappropriateMessages
Former Marathon director settles lawsuit against Sony and Bungie, following his firing over alleged inappropriate messages to female staff
Former Marathon director Christopher Barrett settled his lawsuit against Sony and Bungie following allegations of inappropriate messages to female staff, leading to his firing in March 2024. The suit claimed the real reason for his termination was to prevent him from receiving a $45 million bonus. Bloomberg reported th
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📅 Published: 09 Jul 2026, 11:16 (Europe/Berlin)
#Gaming #Lawsuit #InappropriateMessages
🎮 GAMING · LEAK / RUMOR
Doom and Quake studio id Software reportedly gutted, leaving standalone capabilities in doubt and newly revealed game ideas dead
id Software, known for games like Doom and Quake, is reportedly facing severe restructuring due to Microsoft's Xbox cuts, potentially leading to the loss of standalone game development capabilities and halting new game ideas.
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📅 Published: 09 Jul 2026, 13:23 (Europe/Berlin)
#idSoftware #MicrosoftXbox #GameDevelopmentRestructuring
Doom and Quake studio id Software reportedly gutted, leaving standalone capabilities in doubt and newly revealed game ideas dead
id Software, known for games like Doom and Quake, is reportedly facing severe restructuring due to Microsoft's Xbox cuts, potentially leading to the loss of standalone game development capabilities and halting new game ideas.
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📅 Published: 09 Jul 2026, 13:23 (Europe/Berlin)
#idSoftware #MicrosoftXbox #GameDevelopmentRestructuring
🎮 GAMING · LEAK / RUMOR
Fallout: New Vegas studio Obsidian reportedly moved onto a new Fallout game by Xbox, but at the cost of a sequel to Avowed
Obsidian Entertainment, whose Fallout New Vegas studio reportedly lost a quarter of its staff in Microsoft layoffs, is now focusing on an Xbox project at the expense of developing a sequel to their previous game Avowed.
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📅 Published: 09 Jul 2026, 13:19 (Europe/Berlin)
#Microsoft #ObsidianEntertainment #FalloutNewVegas
Fallout: New Vegas studio Obsidian reportedly moved onto a new Fallout game by Xbox, but at the cost of a sequel to Avowed
Obsidian Entertainment, whose Fallout New Vegas studio reportedly lost a quarter of its staff in Microsoft layoffs, is now focusing on an Xbox project at the expense of developing a sequel to their previous game Avowed.
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📅 Published: 09 Jul 2026, 13:19 (Europe/Berlin)
#Microsoft #ObsidianEntertainment #FalloutNewVegas
🎮 GAMING · GAMING NEWS
"A hammer blow for games retail" - Experts weigh in on PlayStation's discless future, and the impact it will have on traditional game stores
Experts discuss the impact of Sony's announcement that physical game discs will cease production in 2028, questioning its effects on other console manufacturers and digital gaming retail. This shift raises concerns about the future of traditional game stores and preservation of games.
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📅 Published: 09 Jul 2026, 12:00 (Europe/Berlin)
#GamingRetail #ConsoleManufacturers #DigitalGames
"A hammer blow for games retail" - Experts weigh in on PlayStation's discless future, and the impact it will have on traditional game stores
Experts discuss the impact of Sony's announcement that physical game discs will cease production in 2028, questioning its effects on other console manufacturers and digital gaming retail. This shift raises concerns about the future of traditional game stores and preservation of games.
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📅 Published: 09 Jul 2026, 12:00 (Europe/Berlin)
#GamingRetail #ConsoleManufacturers #DigitalGames
🎮 GAMING · UPDATE / PATCH
Total Eclipse of the Heart Singer Bonnie Tyler Has Died Aged of 75
Singer Bonnie Tyler, known for hits like "Total Eclipse of the Heart" and appearing in video games such as Battlefield 4 and Saints Row 3, has died at age 75 after a brief illness. Her family announced her unexpected passing from an illness while she was receiving treatment in Portugal.
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📅 Published: 09 Jul 2026, 12:07 (Europe/Berlin)
#Music #VideoGames #Entertainment
Total Eclipse of the Heart Singer Bonnie Tyler Has Died Aged of 75
Singer Bonnie Tyler, known for hits like "Total Eclipse of the Heart" and appearing in video games such as Battlefield 4 and Saints Row 3, has died at age 75 after a brief illness. Her family announced her unexpected passing from an illness while she was receiving treatment in Portugal.
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📅 Published: 09 Jul 2026, 12:07 (Europe/Berlin)
#Music #VideoGames #Entertainment
🎮 GAMING · GAMING NEWS
Sony, Bungie settle with ex-Marathon director they accused of "predatory behaviour", bringing $200m wrongful dismissal lawsuit to a close
Sony and Bungie have settled with ex-Marathon director Christopher Barrett, ending his $200 million wrongful dismissal lawsuit against the companies for allegedly falsely insinuating sexual misconduct to damage his reputation.
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📅 Published: 09 Jul 2026, 13:51 (Europe/Berlin)
#Sony #Bungie #Barrett
Sony, Bungie settle with ex-Marathon director they accused of "predatory behaviour", bringing $200m wrongful dismissal lawsuit to a close
Sony and Bungie have settled with ex-Marathon director Christopher Barrett, ending his $200 million wrongful dismissal lawsuit against the companies for allegedly falsely insinuating sexual misconduct to damage his reputation.
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📅 Published: 09 Jul 2026, 13:51 (Europe/Berlin)
#Sony #Bungie #Barrett
🎮 GAMING · UPDATE / PATCH
The Elder Scrolls 6 Will Suffer Because of Xbox Layoffs, Bethesda Staff Say, Fearing Delays, Crunch, and Generational Talent Being Replaced by Contractors
The layoffs at Xbox have led multiple staff members at Bethesda Studios to fear delays, increased crunch, and potential loss of generational talent in the development of The Elder Scrolls 6. They report a significant reduction in workforce, including key personnel involved in the game's creation. Staff are concerned ab
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📅 Published: 09 Jul 2026, 13:30 (Europe/Berlin)
#TheElderScrolls #BethesdaStudios #XboxLayoffs
The Elder Scrolls 6 Will Suffer Because of Xbox Layoffs, Bethesda Staff Say, Fearing Delays, Crunch, and Generational Talent Being Replaced by Contractors
The layoffs at Xbox have led multiple staff members at Bethesda Studios to fear delays, increased crunch, and potential loss of generational talent in the development of The Elder Scrolls 6. They report a significant reduction in workforce, including key personnel involved in the game's creation. Staff are concerned ab
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📅 Published: 09 Jul 2026, 13:30 (Europe/Berlin)
#TheElderScrolls #BethesdaStudios #XboxLayoffs
🎮 PLAYSTATION · HARDWARE
One of 2024’s Best PS5 Adventure Games Is Under $5 on PS Store
One of the anticipated adventure games for 2024 is now available for just under $5 in a PS Store promotion, offering significant savings on Nobody Wants to Die. This limited-time deal highlights the game's potential as one of the best PS5 adventures.
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📅 Published: 09 Jul 2026, 14:18 (Europe/Berlin)
#PlayStation #PSStore #AdventureGame
One of 2024’s Best PS5 Adventure Games Is Under $5 on PS Store
One of the anticipated adventure games for 2024 is now available for just under $5 in a PS Store promotion, offering significant savings on Nobody Wants to Die. This limited-time deal highlights the game's potential as one of the best PS5 adventures.
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📅 Published: 09 Jul 2026, 14:18 (Europe/Berlin)
#PlayStation #PSStore #AdventureGame
🎮 PLAYSTATION · RELEASE
Digimon Story Time Stranger 60fps Patch Out Now on PS5, Adds Photo Mode and More
Digimon Story Time Stranger, a creature-taming RPG for PS5 initially capped at 30 fps, now offers a free 60fps performance mode update that will be available July 9th. The patch also includes new features such as photo mode.
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📅 Published: 09 Jul 2026, 14:15 (Europe/Berlin)
#DigimonStoryTimeStranger #PS5 #PerformanceUpdate
Digimon Story Time Stranger 60fps Patch Out Now on PS5, Adds Photo Mode and More
Digimon Story Time Stranger, a creature-taming RPG for PS5 initially capped at 30 fps, now offers a free 60fps performance mode update that will be available July 9th. The patch also includes new features such as photo mode.
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📅 Published: 09 Jul 2026, 14:15 (Europe/Berlin)
#DigimonStoryTimeStranger #PS5 #PerformanceUpdate