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Jimothy the Viral Raccoon Is Becoming an Earnable Pet in World of Warcraft

Jimothy, the short-spined raccoon who took the internet by storm over the past several weeks, is making his way into Azeroth. Blizzard Entertainment has announced that the beloved viral sensation will be immortalized as an earnable pet in World of Warcraft, giving players a chance to bring the quirky, round-bodied critter along on their adventures through the game's expansive world.

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Rockstar Co-Founder and Sega Back Physical Games Amid Industry's Digital Push

As the games industry continues its march toward an all-digital future, two prominent voices are pushing back in favor of physical media. Dan Houser, co-founder of Rockstar Games and lead writer on nearly every Grand Theft Auto title to date, has stated that if players want their games released on physical media, then "companies should provide it." His comments signal a consumer-first philosophy that stands in contrast to the direction many platform holders are heading, most notably Sony's ongoing embrace of a discless PlayStation future.

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Final Fantasy 14 Evercold Expansion Brings FF7 Crossover Raid and New Bastion Job

Square Enix used Fan Fest Berlin 2026 on Saturday to deliver a wave of new details about Final Fantasy 14's upcoming Evercold expansion, headlined by the long-anticipated crossover with Final Fantasy 7. The first eight-person raid series, titled "Beyond the Lifestream," will bring Cloud, Sephiroth, and the world of Midgar crashing into the FFXIV universe, marking the first time the two iconic franchises have officially collided in-game. Alongside the FF7 raid, Square Enix also confirmed that a separate Neon Genesis Evangelion crossover raid series is in the works, with that collaboration kicking off in August 2026 ahead of Evercold's full launch.

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Kingdom Come: Salvation Trademarked, Hinting at Warhorse's Next Medieval RPG

Warhorse Studios may have just tipped its hand on the next entry in the Kingdom Come series. An EU trademark filing for "Kingdom Come: Salvation" was spotted on Friday, strongly suggesting the title of the studio's next medieval RPG. The filing was submitted to the EU Intellectual Property Office, and while Warhorse has not yet made a formal announcement, the trademark appears to be the genuine article, corroborating what the studio had already hinted at earlier this year.

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World of Warcraft Employee Fired for Helping Friends Cheat in Mythic+ Dungeon

A Blizzard Entertainment employee has lost their job after allegedly using internal developer tools to help a group of friends cheat their way through a challenging Mythic+ dungeon in World of Warcraft. The incident, which came to light in late July 2026, highlights the serious consequences that can follow when those with privileged access to game systems abuse that access, even for seemingly personal or low-stakes reasons.

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