‘Fire Emblem: Fortune’s Weave’ review scores near perfect
Fire Emblem Fortune’s Weave review scores hit 89 on Metacritic, with perfect 10s and praise for how its battles and calendar feed each other.
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Pokemon 30th anniversary Target restock limits buyers
Pokemon 30th anniversary Target restock drops are vanishing in minutes, and Target is holding shoppers to two items per product code to curb scalping.
Gaming
Xbox Game Pass 2027 changes rumoured to add ads tier
Xbox Game Pass 2027 changes are rumoured to bring an ad-supported tier, a cheaper ad-free plan and the end of day-one releases on the service.
Gaming
‘Valheim 1.0’ launch ends five years in early access
The ‘Valheim 1.0’ launch closes early access with a final frozen biome, console debuts on PlayStation 5 and Switch 2, and crossplay across four platforms.
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White House arcade game draws Tetris copyright warning
The Tetris Company hit back after a White House arcade game copied its block-stacking design to build a border wall. Here is what it means.
Gaming
‘GTA VI’ DualSense controllers get a ‘Vice City’ makeover
Sony has revealed two ‘GTA VI’ DualSense controller designs for PS5, with a ‘Vice City’ finish, a September pre-order date and a November launch.
Gaming
‘State of Decay 3’ closed beta confirmed before 2027 launch
Undead Labs is widening the ‘State of Decay 3’ closed beta to more players and platforms, with the zombie survival sequel due to land in 2027.
Technology
Intel NAND sale looks like a costly miss in the AI era
The Intel NAND sale to SK hynix looked like sharp strategy in 2020, until AI memory demand pushed Micron past double Intel’s market value.
Gaming
Pokemon World Championships 2026 lands in San Francisco
Everything to know about the Pokemon World Championships 2026 San Francisco weekend, from Moscone Centre preliminaries to the Chase Centre finals.
Gaming
‘GTA 6’ Netflix extended look breaks the reveal mould
The ‘GTA 6’ Netflix extended look made Rockstar the first studio to premiere a ‘Grand Theft Auto’ reveal on a streaming service instead of YouTube.
Gaming
‘Modern Warfare 4’ open beta preload and specs confirmed
The ‘Modern Warfare 4’ open beta lands for everyone this week, and ‘Call of Duty’ has set a hardware bar plenty of gaming PCs will not clear.
Gaming
‘NBA 2K27’ companion app arrives ahead of early access
2K HQ is the new ‘NBA 2K27’ companion app, letting players build a MyPLAYER on their phone and send it to console before launch day.
Gaming
Take-Two ‘GTA 6’ leak subpoena targets Microsoft, Discord
The Take-Two ‘GTA 6’ leak subpoena gives Microsoft and Discord until early September to hand over records identifying the Cyberleek persona.
Gaming
‘GTA 6’ leaks escalate as hacker group threatens Rockstar
The ‘GTA 6’ leaks have escalated into an ultimatum, with a group demanding Rockstar change how it sells the game before more footage goes out.
Gaming
‘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.
Gaming
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.
Gaming
‘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.
Gaming
‘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.
Gaming
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.
Gaming
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.
Gaming
‘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’.
Gaming
‘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.
Gaming
‘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.
Gaming
‘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.
Gaming
‘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
Gaming
‘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.
Gaming
‘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.
Gaming
‘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.
Gaming
‘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.