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PersonaAtlusAnime Expo

Persona's 30th Anniversary Brings Character Changes, Trading Cards & More

The Persona franchise is pulling out all the stops for its 30th anniversary, and fans got a major taste of what's to come during Anime Expo last weekend. Atlus set up a dedicated booth, hosted panels, and offered exclusive merchandise to mark the milestone occasion, with several exciting announcements emerging from the festivities. Among the biggest reveals was new information on Persona 4 Revival, with the game's producer confirming that some noteworthy character changes are on the way — suggesting the upcoming remake won't simply be a one-to-one recreation of the beloved original. On the collectibles front, trading card company Cardsmiths has announced a brand-new Persona 5 trading card set to celebrate the anniversary. The collection will feature 110 cards in total, with some carrying serialized print runs, making them particularly sought-after for collectors and fans of the Phantom Thieves alike. Together, these announcements paint a picture of a franchise in full celebration mode, honoring 30 years of Persona while simultaneously looking ahead to its future.

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SDCC 2026 & Tokyo Game Show: Nintendo, PlayStation, and Gundam Lead Summer Convention Season

Gaming fans have plenty to look forward to this summer as major players stake out their presence at two of the season's biggest events. San Diego Comic-Con 2026 is shaping up to be a hub for hands-on gaming experiences, with Nintendo confirming playable demos of both Splatoon Raiders and Nintendo Switch Sports Resort. Attendees eager to try Switch Sports Resort can head to a nearby hotel to sample four of the game's 12 different sports, while Splatoon Raiders will be available directly on the show floor. On the anime and gaming crossover front, Bandai Namco is bringing a new Gundam anime series reveal and an accompanying game to SDCC, with the panel also being streamed live on YouTube for fans who can't make it to San Diego.

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Diablo 4 Streamer Spends 20 Hours Farming Rarest Items, Walks Away Empty-Handed

Diablo 4 content creator wudijo took on one of the game's most grueling self-imposed challenges, spending a staggering 20 consecutive hours farming lair bosses in pursuit of Iconic Mythic items — the rarest drops in the ARPG. Despite burning through nearly 2,000 lair keys in his marathon session, wudijo walked away without a single Iconic Mythic to show for it, offering a brutal real-world demonstration of just how punishing the drop rates for these items truly are.

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After 17 Years, Minecraft Finally Gives Players Somewhere to Sit

Seventeen years after its initial release, Minecraft is at long last giving players an actual place to rest — with the introduction of cushions and straw beds in a new preview update. The addition marks one of the most requested quality-of-life features in the game's history, allowing weary adventurers to finally take a proper seat rather than awkwardly perching on stairs or slabs as makeshift furniture, a workaround that has been a staple of the community for well over a decade.

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Mobile GamingNintendoLive Service

Mobile Gaming's Big Brand Retreat: Mario Kart Tour Shuts Down in September

The slow retreat from big-brand mobile gaming is accelerating. Nintendo has officially confirmed that Mario Kart Tour — its free-to-play mobile racer that launched back in 2019 — will end its online service this September 2026. The news arrives alongside the announced shutdown of Square Enix's Final Fantasy VII Ever Crisis, painting a bleak picture for the once-booming genre of premium IP mobile adaptations. Nintendo has softened the blow slightly by granting all players access to Gold Pass benefits before the lights go out for good. This twin closure is part of a broader, industry-wide trend. As Eurogamer notes, Mario Kart Tour and FF7 Ever Crisis join Call of Duty: Warzone Mobile and several Sony mobile ventures on a growing list of high-profile retreats from the mobile space. The era of betting that beloved console franchises could be sustainably monetized on smartphones appears to be waning, with publishers increasingly pulling the plug on live-service mobile titles that fail to justify their ongoing operational costs. Adding a bittersweet final chapter to the FF7 Ever Crisis story, Square Enix is also weaving a three-chapter Before Crisis: Final Fantasy VII narrative into the game before it goes offline — giving long-time fans one last piece of story content to experience before the servers close.

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Yoshi and the Mysterious Book Gets a Switch 2 Demo on the Nintendo eShop

Nintendo has launched a free demo for Yoshi and the Mysterious Book, the beloved green dinosaur's debut title on the Nintendo Switch 2, now available to download on the Nintendo eShop. The demo gives eager players their first hands-on taste of Yoshi's latest adventure before committing to a purchase, making it easier than ever to see whether the new title lives up to the franchise's charming legacy.

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Palworld Hits 1.0 Without a Price Hike — Pocketpair Thanks Its Players

Palworld developer Pocketpair has confirmed that the open-world survival game will not receive a price increase when it launches out of Early Access into its full 1.0 release later this week. The decision is being framed as a gesture of gratitude toward the massive player base that has supported the game since its explosive debut in January 2024 — a launch that made Palworld one of the fastest-selling games in Steam history.

3d ago

SonyPhysical MediaPlayStation

Sony's Disc Production Shutdown Sparks Massive Backlash: 220K+ Sign Petition

Sony has officially announced that it will cease manufacturing physical game discs for PlayStation by January 2028, triggering one of the most significant fan backlashes in recent console history. A Canadian retailer quickly mobilized the community, launching a petition that has already surpassed 220,000 signatures urging Sony to reverse its decision. Industry analysts have weighed in as well, cautioning passionate loyalists that brand allegiance ultimately carries little weight in corporate decision-making — a sobering reminder that consumer sentiment, however loud, doesn't always translate into policy change.

3d ago

Assassin's CreedRemakeUbisoft

Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced Sets Sail — Reviews, Guides & Steam Records

Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced has officially launched on July 9, 2026, and the pirate remake is making serious waves before players even got their hands on the wheel. Pre-launch Steam data reported by Eurogamer showed the game already outpacing Assassin's Creed Shadows in early sales momentum — a remarkable feat for a remake of an over-a-decade-old title. Critics have largely welcomed Edward Kenway's return: PCGamesN called it "the best pirate game got even better," while Rock Paper Shotgun offered a more measured take, noting that the remake trades the quirks of old-school Assassin's Creed for those of the modern era. Either way, the consensus is that Resynced is a worthy voyage. Beyond the reviews, the launch has been accompanied by a tidal wave of guide content from outlets like Polygon and PC Gamer, covering everything from the best Jackdaw and hideout upgrades to all 28 unlockable outfits, treasure map locations, Mayan stone puzzles, legendary ship battles, and new systems like Data Fragments and Animus Projects. PC Gamer also highlighted that the remake introduces meaningful new content woven into Edward's existing story — with a dedicated guide on how to access it in the right order. For players on portable hardware, Rock Paper Shotgun confirmed that the game runs smoothly on both Steam Deck and Steam Machine with the correct settings, making it a viable option for pirates on the go.

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