‘Pokémon Pokopia’ sales surpass 5 million on Switch 2
‘Pokémon Pokopia’ sales surpass 5 million units on Switch 2, lifting Nintendo shares 7% and setting up the next Expansion Pass drop later in 2026.
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Zelda Nintendo Switch 2 console leak shows gold dock
A Zelda Nintendo Switch 2 console leak has put a black and gold Triforce dock online, and Nintendo is not saying a word about it yet.
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‘Overwatch’ season 4 Heroes of Busan lands with new tank
‘Overwatch’ season 4 Heroes of Busan brought tank hero D.Mon, three reworked maps and a Battle Pass you actually get to steer.
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‘Caladrius 2 Dark Element’ confirmed for PS5 and Switch
‘Caladrius 2 Dark Element’ revives a cult bullet hell shooter on PS5, Switch and PC, with Shame Break back and a new Element Shot system in tow.
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Wembanyama is ‘NBA 2K27’ cover athlete after playoff run
Victor Wembanyama is the ‘NBA 2K27’ cover athlete, the sport’s biggest gaming honour, after a playoff run that carried the Spurs to the Finals.
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PS Plus July 2026 games headlined by ‘Psi-Ops’ on Premium
The PS Plus July 2026 games arrive with ‘Psi-Ops’ confirmed on Premium, ahead of the full Extra line-up reveal set for later the same day.
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‘Gears of War Reloaded’ hits Game Pass Premium today
‘Gears of War Reloaded’ lands on Xbox Game Pass Premium today, remastering the 2006 original in 4K ahead of the upcoming ‘Gears of War: E-Day’.
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‘Elder Scrolls Online Season One’ revives the ‘Thieves Guild’
‘Elder Scrolls Online’ Season One is live, reviving the Thieves Guild in a free update and launching ESO on PC Game Pass.
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‘DOOM: The Dark Ages Revelations’ expansion out today
‘DOOM: The Dark Ages Revelations’ launches 7 July 2026 on PC, PS5 and Xbox, adding a 10-hour campaign, the Chain Spear and a free Ripatorium update.
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‘Palworld 1.0’ launch confirmed for July release date
The ‘Palworld 1.0’ release date is Friday, 10 July 2026, ending early access with a Wing Pack, new gear and story content.
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‘Black Flag Resynced’ release date confirmed for July 9
The ‘Black Flag Resynced’ release date is Thursday 9 July 2026 on PS5, Xbox and PC, with a ground-up remake and new Blackbeard content.
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‘Palworld 1.0’ release date set for July with huge update
‘Palworld 1.0’ release date is Friday 10 July 2026 on PS5, Xbox and PC, bringing new Pals, a World Tree region and doubled map size
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‘Splatoon Raiders’ release date set for 23 July on Switch 2
‘Splatoon Raiders’ release date is set for 23 July 2026 on Switch 2, a single-player spin-off Nintendo detailed in a dedicated Direct.
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‘Halo: Campaign Evolved’ release date set for July
The ‘Halo: Campaign Evolved’ release date is set for 28 July 2026 on Xbox, PS5 and PC, with early access from 23 July and Game Pass day one.
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‘Attack on Titan 3’ announced with a July reveal date
‘Attack on Titan 3’ is announced for PS5, Xbox, Steam and Switch 2, with a Next Scouting Report set for 1 July 2026 to reveal more.
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‘GTA 6’ demand could trigger a PS5 shortage this year
‘GTA 6’ demand could spark a PS5 shortage in 2026, with pre-orders reportedly outselling Xbox Series X by six to one before the November launch.
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‘Star Fox’ Switch 2 launch revives Fox McCloud after a decade
The ‘Star Fox’ Switch 2 launch rebuilds the 1997 classic for Nintendo’s new console, with online battle mode, mouse controls and strong early review scores.
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‘Deltarune Chapter 5’ lands as a free update
‘Deltarune Chapter 5’ is out as a free update on Switch, Switch 2, PlayStation, PC and Mac, with Toby Fox teasing fast progress on ‘Chapter 6’.
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GTA 6 pre-orders open 25 June with price still unconfirmed
‘GTA 6’ pre-orders open on 25 June for PS5 and Xbox, with Rockstar still holding back official prices as leaks point to a pricier standard edition.
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‘Devil May Cry 5’ lands on Nintendo Switch 2 today
‘Devil May Cry 5’ hits Nintendo Switch 2 on Tuesday, 23 June 2026, at $30, running 60fps with all four characters unlocked from the start.
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‘Stronghold 4’ free demo arrives on Steam today
The free ‘Stronghold 4’ demo lands on Steam on 23 June 2026, offering a first look at Firefly’s Unreal Engine 5 castle-building prequel.
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‘Star Fox’ returns on Switch 2 with a launch date set
‘Star Fox’ Switch 2 release date is set for 25 June 2026, with a free demo live now and optional mouse aiming on the Joy-Con 2 controllers.
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GTA 5 free PS5 and Xbox Series upgrade goes live
The GTA 5 free upgrade to PS5 and Xbox Series X and S is now live, letting eligible PS4 and Xbox One owners move to the Enhanced edition at no cost.
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‘Copa City’ release date arrives for football tycoon sim
The ‘Copa City’ release date lands today, bringing the football tycoon sim to PS5, Xbox and PC with Berlin, Warsaw and Rio to run.
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‘Empulse’ demo goes live in Steam Next Fest June 2026
The ‘Empulse’ demo is live in Steam Next Fest, giving players a free taste of 1047 Games’ Titanfall-inspired shooter before its early access launch.
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Steam Next Fest June 2026 opens with thousands of demos
Steam Next Fest June 2026 opens on 15 June with almost 5,000 free PC demos to try, from parkour shooters to story-driven RPGs, running until 22 June.
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Valheim 1.0 release date confirmed for September
‘Valheim 1.0’ release date is set for 9 September 2026, bringing the Deep North biome and a first launch on PS5 and Nintendo Switch 2 with full crossplay.
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‘Zelda Ocarina of Time’ remake coming to Switch 2
A ‘Zelda Ocarina of Time’ remake is coming to Nintendo Switch 2, revealed as the closing surprise of the June 2026 Nintendo Direct broadcast.
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Would players ever wait for an iGaming title like they have for ‘GTA 6’?
Part of the reason ‘GTA 6’ has generated so much hype is Rockstar’s record of delivering all-time greats in the eyes of so many players and critics.
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‘God of War Laufey’ revealed at Sony State of Play
‘God of War Laufey’ was revealed at Sony’s State of Play on Wednesday, 3 June 2026, starring Faye as the PS5 exclusive lead in a brand new entry in the franchise.