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Ubisoft reveals next Ghost Recon game
Ubisoft has announced a new Ghost Recon game is in the works during the franchise's 25th anniversary stream. The reveal offers few details while also launching a major update and free-play period for 2017's Ghost Recon Wildlands.
Nintendo Reports Switch 2 Quarterly Sales Drop But Maintains Strong Lead Over Predecessors
Nintendo moved 3.82 million Switch 2 consoles in the quarter ending June 30, bringing cumulative sales to 23.68 million units after 13 months and surpassing the original Switch's 17.79 million in the same window. Operating profit grew 150.5 percent thanks to software momentum and tariff refunds, while new titles and legacy games kept momentum high.
Diablo 4 Reportedly Heads to Switch 2 in September
A report from Dealabs Magazine claims Diablo 4 will release on Nintendo Switch 2 on Sept. 15 or 18 for $69.99 as a code-in-box edition. The news would add another major third-party title to the Switch 2 lineup ahead of a possible Gamescom reveal.
Electronic Arts Completes $55 Billion Take-Private Deal
Electronic Arts completed a $55 billion all-cash deal to go private on August 4, 2026, with Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund, Jared Kushner’s Affinity Partners, and Silver Lake as the buyers. The transaction marks the latest expansion of Saudi state investment into the video game industry.
Sony Stands By Ending PlayStation Discs in 2028
Sony confirmed on its July 31 earnings call that it will proceed with ending physical disc production for new PlayStation games by January 2028 despite fan criticism. The move reflects broader digitalization trends, as physical sales generated just over $781 million in fiscal 2025 compared to $6.5 billion from digital games and $8.4 billion from in-game purchases.
EA Sale Expected to Close August 4
Electronic Arts disclosed in an SEC filing that it has obtained every regulatory approval required for its sale, with the company expecting the deal to close on August 4. The transaction will take the gaming company private under a consortium including the Saudi Arabia Public Investment Fund, Silver Lake, and Affinity Partners.
Wuchang: Fallen Feathers Sequel Greenlit at New Studio
Wuchang: Fallen Feathers will get a sequel at a new studio founded by its creative director Xia Siyuan with 505 Games' support. The announcement comes after reports of team departures from original developer Leenzee and despite the first game's positive reception.
Tomb Raider: Catalyst Delayed to 2028
Tomb Raider: Catalyst has been pushed from a 2027 target to 2028 according to Amazon Gaming chief Jeffrey Gattis, while Legacy of Atlantis stays on schedule for February 12, 2027. The shift comes amid four rounds of layoffs at developer Crystal Dynamics in the past 12 months, raising questions about studio capacity.
EU Clears $55bn Takeover of Electronic Arts by Saudi Fund and Partners
The European Union has approved the $55bn acquisition of Electronic Arts by Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund (PIF) along with Silver Lake and Affinity Partners. The leveraged buyout, if completed, would become the largest in history and has drawn criticism over sportswashing concerns.
Xbox Backward Compatibility Arrives on PC Starting With Four Classic Games
Xbox Backward Compatibility has launched on PC in early release, bringing four original titles to computers and handhelds for the first time with new graphics features, license carryover, and Achievements planned later this year.
Blood of Dawnwalker Enables Save Carry-Over to Future Games
Rebel Wolves and Bandai Namco confirmed players can carry saves from The Blood of Dawnwalker into future Dawnwalker games. The feature supports a multi-game saga that leaps across centuries and cultures while maintaining a consistent story for protagonist Coen.
Game of Thrones: War for Westeros Delayed to Early 2027
Game of Thrones: War for Westeros, an RTS from PlaySide, has been pushed from 2026 to early 2027 to allow more polishing time. The announcement includes new clips of hero abilities, unit combat, and the Ashemark map, reminding fans the project is advancing toward a full Windows PC launch.
GameStop Acquires 9.8% Stake in eBay
GameStop now owns 9.8 percent of eBay as CEO Ryan Cohen pursues a hostile takeover, stating his plan is to cut costs, maximize shareholder value, and compete with Amazon. The move raises questions about execution and further erodes GameStop's identity as a gaming retailer.
Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced Hits 3M Sales, Adds New Game Plus
Ubisoft has confirmed New Game Plus for Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced after the remake reached 3 million copies sold one week after hitting 2 million. The news reflects strong early performance for the July 9 launch and continued post-launch support that has sustained positive Steam review ratings.
Bethesda Reassures Fans That Next Elder Scrolls Remains on Schedule
Bethesda Game Studios told players its next single-player title is still on track and remains the main priority after recent Xbox reductions. The studio also announced closer cooperation with Zenimax Online Studios on the series and confirmed the project will use Creation Engine 3.
Bethesda places Fallout 5 into early pre-production
Bethesda Game Studios has placed Fallout 5 into early pre-production on Creation Engine 3 while simultaneously advancing remasters of Fallout 3 and New Vegas plus a separate Fallout title with Obsidian. The July 17 update underscores Fallout as a top priority even as internal reports describe post-layoff disarray and risks of further delays to the next Elder Scrolls title.
Marvel's Wolverine Trailer Reveals Lady Deathstrike
PlayStation and Insomniac Games released a new Marvel's Wolverine trailer that reveals Lady Deathstrike beating Logan while he grapples with his violent past. The PS5 exclusive launches on September 15 with an altered take on the character's backstory.
Glen Schofield Retires After 35 Years in Games
Glen Schofield, creator of Dead Space and co-founder of Sledgehammer Games, has retired from day-to-day game development after 35 years. His emotional video reflects on industry talent, personal thanks to fans and colleagues, and an optimistic outlook despite recent setbacks at Striking Distance Studios.
Steam Store Experiencing Very Slow Load Times
The Steam store and community pages are currently very slow with overloaded regional servers. The issues coincide with the Steam API flickering between normal and offline while Deadlock's multiplayer API recovers.
Call of Duty Black Ops 7 and Warzone Season 5 Launches July 23
Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 and Warzone Season 5 launches July 23 with new multiplayer maps, Zombies content, a Verdansk POI and fresh modes. The update expands gameplay across both titles with mid-season additions and ranked rewards.
Halo Studios Cancels Project Ekur Multiplayer Title
Halo Studios has canceled Project Ekur, its Unreal Engine 5 multiplayer prototype developed by Certain Affinity. The move comes amid ongoing Halo remake efforts and leaves fans without a new multiplayer title in the near term.
Assassin’s Creed adds three new games to pipeline
Ubisoft is developing three new Assassin’s Creed titles—Codename Hexe, Jade, and Invictus—each with distinct approaches ranging from narrative-driven single-player to mobile open-world and PvP multiplayer. The projects arrive as the long-running series heads toward its 20th anniversary with no signs of slowing down.
EA Removes Paid Progression From College Football 27
EA will remove paid progression options from Road to Glory and Dynasty modes in College Football 27 this weekend after review bombing on Steam. The reversal follows player backlash to features that were previously free in offline single-player modes.
Steam website showing 'too many requests' errors
Steam's website is showing "too many requests" errors on a Thursday, outside of Valve's usual Tuesday maintenance. The issue affects web access while friends lists and matchmaking continue operating according to the status page.