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GTA 6 Digital Download Codes Expire in Japan After Just 170 Days

Rockstar Games' highly anticipated Grand Theft Auto 6 is drawing attention in Japan for an unusual and potentially frustrating caveat: digital download codes sold in the country will expire just 170 days after the game's launch, giving buyers less than six months to redeem them. This means anyone who purchases a physical copy containing a download code, receives one as a gift, or simply sets it aside for later could find themselves locked out of their purchase if they wait too long.

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PSN Goes Down for 8 Hours Amid Marvel Tokon Fighting Souls Beta Launch

PlayStation Network suffered a widespread outage on July 24, 2026, leaving players locked out of their games for roughly eight hours. The timing could not have been worse: the disruption coincided almost exactly with the launch of the open beta for Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls, with tens of thousands of players queuing up to try the game only to find themselves unable to connect. Sony's online infrastructure buckled under what appeared to be a surge of demand, stoking frustration across social media and gaming communities.

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Tomb Raider: Catalyst Delayed to 2028, Dragging Lara Into the PS6 Era

Amazon's head of gaming has officially confirmed that Tomb Raider: Catalyst, the highly anticipated original adventure from developer Crystal Dynamics, will not arrive until 2028. The news was confirmed after what GameSpot described as a quiet, understated announcement from Amazon Game Studios, catching many fans off guard. The delay marks yet another setback for Amazon's broader Tomb Raider plans, which have already seen the franchise struggle with TV show hiccups and a prior delay to the Tomb Raider 1 reimagining, Legacy of Atlantis.

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God of War Laufey Gets a Release Date, and Kratos Is Coming Back After

San Diego Comic-Con 2026 delivered a massive one-two punch for God of War fans. Santa Monica Studio's Cory Barlog took the stage at the God of War Laufey panel to confirm that the Faye-starring spin-off will launch on February 16, 2027, giving players their first concrete look at the franchise's next chapter. The announcement drew a strong reaction from the crowd, capping off what IGN described as a packed and eventful SDCC panel for the series.

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Epic Games Confirms The Simpsons' Return to Fortnite

Epic Games has officially confirmed that The Simpsons are making their return to Fortnite, bringing the beloved animated family back to the battle royale in a special event tied to the fan-favorite Reload game mode. The announcement has generated significant buzz among the Fortnite community, many of whom fondly remember the franchise's previous appearance in the game.

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