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A PC cooling company shows Sony and Nintendo how it's done, as it pledges to pass US tariff refunds onto customers
Arctic, a well-known manufacturer of PC air and water coolers, has made a commitment to use the tariff refunds it received from the US government to lower the price of its products. This is notable because it's in stark contrast to the approach Nintendo has opted for, believing it has no obligation
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Star Trek: Legends Will Be Delisted From All Digital Storefronts
It's already gone on Switch.Strategy-based RPG Star Trek: Legends is to be delisted from all digital storefronts from 20th August 2026. However, those on Switch might notice that the game has already beamed its way off the eShop, so you're no longer able to purchase it.Announced via a community post
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There are a few gooduns in August's Xbox Game Pass line-up, including a surprisingly sexy, and funny, furniture dating sim
A beleaguered Xbox has revealed the next batch of games coming to the Game Pass subscription during the first few weeks of August, and there are a few eye-catching additions among them. Read more
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EA Is Now Owned By Saudi Arabia's PIF, Silver Lake, And Affinity Partners
"We're excited to support the company".Electronic Arts has announced that it has now been fully acquired by Saudi Arabia's PIF (Public Investment Fund), Silver Lake, and Affinity Partners (known collectively as the 'Consortium') following regulatory approvals in July.Previously announced to be in th
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"Mass layoffs" expected at EA, as $55bn buyout by Saudi Arabia's PIF and Donald Trump's son-in-law officially goes through
The months-long process of Electronic Art's acquisition finally came to a close late last night. Read more
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Resident Evil Veronica remake already proving popular for Capcom, as wishlists reach an impressive milestone
Capcom announced that Resident Evil Veronica - a remake of Code: Veronica - has achieved an impressive milestone well before it's even out. The game has topped 2 million wishlists across PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox and Switch 2. Read more
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Guide: How To Learn Dive In Pokémon Pokopia
The move is free for all players - no DLC purchase required.Dive is a move that's been introduced to Pokémon Pokopia post-release.Though it's a requirement for starting the Bubbly Basin DLC, the Dive move is free for all players as part of August 2026's 2.0.0 update, allowing you to start exploring
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Guide: How To Start The Bubbly Basin DLC In Pokémon Pokopia
Water we have here?Bubbly Basin is the first major DLC update for Pokémon Pokopia.Available for those with the Pokémon Pokopia Expansion Pass, it introduces an underwater town for you to explore, complete with new Water-type Pokémon to befriend.Read the full article on nintendolife.com
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Nintendo Identifies Xenoblade Chronicles 2 - Switch 2 Edition Bugs, Update On The Way
Following multiple inquiries from players.Following last week's arrival of Xenoblade Chronicles 2 on the Switch 2, Nintendo has announced it has identified some bugs in this version of the game.As highlighted by 'OatmealDome' on social media, it received multiple inquiries about the music volume dur
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Random: Fire Emblem's New Game Adds Some Serious Firepower
Is that a...?Forget swords and shields in the arena, if you're looking for some serious firepower in Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave, at least one character will be packing heat.Read the full article on nintendolife.com
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Super Mario 40th Anniversary Gift Card & Collectible Case Now Available On Nintendo Store (US)
Includes a $100 eShop card.Nintendo's 40th anniversary celebrations for Super Mario continue, with a new item now available on its store in the US.Read the full article on nintendolife.com
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Pokémon Pokopia Updated To Version 2.0.0, Here Are The Full Patch Notes
Bubbly Basin, free updates and much more.The anticipated update for Pokémon Pokopia has officially gone live on the Switch 2 today. It includes not only free content, but also 'Bubbly Basin' - the first part of the game's Expansion Pass DLC.As for what you can expect, there's the new move Dive, the
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PSA: Final Fantasy XIV Getting Switch 2 Update To Address Prolonged Loading
An updated version is already in testing.Final Fantasy XIV Online is out now for the Switch 2, and like all good MMO launches, it seems there are some teething issues.Square Enix has identified a prolonged loading bug in this version of the game, with a notice on the official game website detailing
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Big Walk Just Hit A Major Milestone On PS Plus
It's been nearly seven years since developer House House released its breakthrough title, Untitled Goose Game. The company's follow-up, a co-op puzzle-solving game called Big Walk, is out now, and it's already achieved an unexpected critical milestone on PlayStation Plus Essential. As reported by Ga
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Electronic Arts Has Been Fully Acquired By Trio Of Investor Groups And Is Now Private
Last September, Electronic Arts announced plans to be acquired by a trio of investor groups, taking the once-publicly traded company private. That acquisition is now complete in a move EA claims will position it to "accelerate creativity and innovation to shape the future of entertainment."In a pre
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EA Has Officially Been Sold, With Trump’s Son-In-Law Taking A Stake And Mass Layoffs Expected
The blockbuster buyout of Electronic Arts has been completed, with Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund taking ownership of the gaming giant in the biggest leveraged buyout (LBO) in the history of commerce. The $55 billion deal includes billions in debt for EA, which has prompted fears of massive
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Riftbound Directors Says Game Used To Be A Lot Like Magic: The Gathering–Until Players Rejected It
In recent years, the trading card game (TCG) environment has seen a boom of new games entering the market. There are still genre mainstays, like Magic: The Gathering, Pokemon, and Yu-Gi-Oh!, which continue to receive support and feature a thriving secondhand market. However, new original IP TCGs lik
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How To Cancel PlayStation Plus
Life is expensive these days. If you're looking to cut back on spending and want to do away with your PlayStation Plus membership, it's very easy to do so. There are plenty of reasons why you might want to cancel PlayStation Plus, just like there are numerous reasons for cancelling Xbox Game Pass. B
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Turns Out, The Team Behind Riftbound Is Shockingly Small
During last week's Gen Con, Riftbound, the League of Legends trading card game (TCG), boasted a massive presence. Fans were able to enter two different booths to get their hands on cards and exclusive merchandise, as well as meet some of the talent behind the game's creation and design. GameSpot was
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Riftbound Director Says TCG Will Eventually Include All League Of Legends Champions
After launching in English late last year, Riftbound, Riot Games' League of Legends trading card game (TCG), has quickly grown into one of the most popular TCGs to date. The game had a big presence at this year's Gen Con, featuring not one but two large booths that fans could stop by to learn to pla