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Arc Raiders Dupers Hit with Bans as Embark Drains Exploited Vaults

Embark Studios has taken decisive action against players caught exploiting duplication glitches in Arc Raiders, handing out suspensions and wiping the ill-gotten gains from offenders' in-game vaults. The studio confirmed that the harshest penalties were reserved for those whose exploit usage had a measurable and significant impact on the in-game economy, signaling that Embark is serious about maintaining a fair playing field as the game finds its footing.

Jul 15, 2026

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PS5 Emulator SharpEmu Already Capable of Booting Astro Bot

A PlayStation 5 emulator known as SharpEmu is making surprisingly rapid progress, with developers already achieving a significant milestone: successfully booting up the award-winning platformer Astro Bot. The feat is a striking early indicator of how quickly the project is advancing, given that the PS5 is still a current-generation console and full emulation of modern hardware at this stage is considered a considerable technical challenge.

Jul 15, 2026

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Halo Studios Reportedly Cancels New Multiplayer Project

Halo Studios has reportedly scrapped a brand new multiplayer game that was in development, according to sources cited by IGN. The cancellation marks another setback for the iconic franchise, which has been working to rebuild momentum following the mixed reception to Halo Infinite's live service model and the broader restructuring that gave rise to Halo Studios under Microsoft's Xbox umbrella.

Jul 15, 2026

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GTA Online's Kortz Center Heist Is Raising Serious Economy Concerns

Rockstar's latest GTA Online content drop, the Kortz Center Heist, has stirred up significant backlash from the community over its steep entry costs. According to reports, the upfront investment required to host the heist from scratch is so high that players could theoretically purchase two copies of the upcoming GTA 6 for the same price. The financial barrier to entry has many veterans questioning whether Rockstar's in-game economy is headed in an unsustainable direction.

Jul 15, 2026

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Magic: The Gathering's Star Trek Expansion Brings Autograph Cards and Commander Decks

Magic: The Gathering is boldly going where no trading card game has gone before, announcing a full Star Trek expansion that celebrates the franchise's 60-year history. Available to preorder now, the set is headlined by a remarkable first for the game: official autograph cards signed by real Star Trek actors, including William Shatner (Captain Kirk) and Kate Mulgrew (Captain Janeway). Only 200 copies of each autograph card will be printed across seven characters, making them some of the rarest pulls the game has ever offered. The cards are expected to be available in packs this November.

Jul 15, 2026

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PlayStation FlexStrike Fight Stick Delayed Indefinitely, Misses Marvel Tokon Launch

Sony's PlayStation FlexStrike wireless fight stick has been hit with an indefinite delay, meaning the controller will no longer be available in time for the August launch of Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls. The delay stems from manufacturing issues, leaving fans who were hoping to pick up the peripheral alongside the anticipated fighting game without an official new release window to look forward to.

Jul 15, 2026

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Palworld 1.0 Wins Over Even Its Harshest Early Access Critics

Palworld's long-awaited version 1.0 launch appears to be making a strong impression, even among players who were left cold by the game's early access period. A new review from Destructoid captures what many in the community seem to be feeling: that the full release represents a meaningfully improved and more polished experience compared to where the game started. The outlet's writer, who openly admitted to disliking Palworld during early access, reversed course entirely after spending time with 1.0, calling it a potential new favorite.

Jul 15, 2026

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Steam Social Deduction Fest Is Live With Deep Discounts on Party Favorites

Steam's Social Deduction Fest is now live, offering discounts across a wide range of multiplayer games built around hidden roles, deception, and betrayal. Valve has paired the sale with one of its signature tongue-in-cheek trailers hosted by Kaci Aitchison, giving players a tour of the featured titles.

Jul 15, 2026

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Steve Buscemi Joins FX's Far Cry Anthology Series in Mystery Role

Steve Buscemi has been confirmed to join the cast of FX's upcoming Far Cry TV series, according to an official press release from the network. He joins previously announced cast members Lizzie Caplan and Rob Mac, the latter of It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia fame, who is also producing the show. Details on Buscemi's character remain under wraps, though the Far Cry franchise is well known for its memorable villains. Showrunner Noah Hawley, the creative mind behind Fargo and Alien: Earth, has described the series as a "big action show" with an "irreverent, ambitious" tone aimed at "exploring the nature of humanity through a complex and chaotic lens." Like the games, the show will be structured as an anthology, with each season featuring a new cast, setting, and story. It will not adapt any specific game from the franchise. When it does arrive, the series will stream on Hulu in the U.S. and Disney+ internationally. Production has not yet begun, with a release potentially coming in late 2027 or early 2028.

Jul 15, 2026

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Beast of Reincarnation Showcases Combat, Parry Mechanics, and Colossal Boss Fights

With its launch just around the corner, Beast of Reincarnation has received a new gameplay trailer from co-developer Fictions and Game Freak that puts combat front and center. The video walks players through the core combat loop, detailing how they will hack and slash their way through enemies while mastering the game's defensive options. A standout feature highlighted in the trailer is the perfect parry system, which produces a satisfying audio ping on a successful execution, already drawing comparisons to the rewarding feedback loops found in other skill-driven action games. The trailer also offers a closer look at a Colossal Boss encounter, teasing the kind of large-scale, high-stakes fights players can expect to face. Rounding out the showcase is a peek at the game's skill tree, suggesting there will be meaningful character progression and build variety to complement the action-focused gameplay. Together, the footage paints a picture of a game that rewards both aggressive play and well-timed defense, giving players plenty of reason to sharpen their reflexes before release.

Jul 15, 2026

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Epic Games Store Boss Steve Allison Joins Saber Interactive as CBO

Steve Allison, the former vice president who built and led the Epic Games Store from its 2018 launch, has left the company after eight years to take on a new role as chief business officer at Saber Interactive. The move, confirmed on July 14, 2026, marks a significant leadership shift for both organizations. Allison had been the driving force behind Epic's storefront since its inception, steering it through years of fierce competition with Steam and other PC gaming platforms.

Jul 15, 2026

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Avatar Legends Confirms Mike Zaimont Employment One Week Before Release

Paramount has confirmed that Mike Zaimont, a fighting game developer previously accused of sexual harassment, holds a position as an individual developer at Gameplay Group International, the studio behind the upcoming Avatar Legends. The confirmation came roughly one week before the game's scheduled release, drawing renewed attention to Zaimont's controversial history in the fighting game industry.

Jul 15, 2026

Josh Hubi You'd think a company would do their due diligence when hiring.

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Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced Hits 2M Day-One Sales, DLC Earns $1M on Steam

Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced has made a massive commercial splash, selling over 2 million copies within its first 24 hours on sale. The milestone arrives despite ongoing turbulence at Ubisoft's Barcelona studio, where workers have been striking in protest over proposed layoffs, casting a shadow over what is otherwise a significant commercial win for the publisher.

Jul 15, 2026

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Dying Light: The Beast Cancels PS4 and Xbox One Versions, Citing Hardware Limits

Techland has officially cancelled the previously announced PlayStation 4 and Xbox One versions of Dying Light: The Beast, citing the limitations of last-generation hardware as the core reason. The open-world zombie title launched last September for current-generation consoles (PS5, Xbox Series X/S) and PC, but had originally been planned to also reach older platforms at a later date. That plan has now been scrapped entirely.

Jul 15, 2026

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Monster Hunter Wilds Gets Permanent Price Cut and New DLC Bundles This August

Capcom has announced a permanent price reduction for Monster Hunter Wilds, its blockbuster action-RPG, set to take effect ahead of the upcoming Ascendance expansion. The base game will be getting a lasting price drop, making it a more accessible entry point for hunters who have yet to jump into the game. The move signals Capcom's intent to grow the player base before paid expansion content arrives.

Jul 15, 2026

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Dead Space Creator Glen Schofield Announces Retirement from Gaming Industry

Glen Schofield, the veteran developer best known for creating Dead Space and his work on the Call of Duty franchise, has announced his retirement from the gaming industry. Schofield shared the news publicly, reflecting warmly on a career that spanned some of the most transformative decades in interactive entertainment. "I had a front row seat to one of the greatest creative explosions in history," he said in his announcement, capturing the sentiment of a developer who witnessed the medium grow from its early days into a global cultural force.

Jul 15, 2026