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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.
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.
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.
GTA Online Adds Kortz Center Art Heist on July 14
Rockstar Games will release the GTA Online art heist set at the Kortz Center on July 14, 2026. Players must first buy an Art Studio addition, then complete scoping and cleanup steps before stealing rotating targets, all while new bonuses, vehicles, and mansion rewards become available.
The Next Mainline Elder Scrolls Title Remains At Least Two to Three Years From Launch
Jason Schreier reports the next mainline Elder Scrolls entry is at least two to three years from release, potentially arriving in 2029 or 2031. That would mark nearly two decades since Skyrim launched in 2011, following an announcement that is already eight years old.
Sony Eyes Distinct Next-Gen PlayStation Beyond PC Rivalry
Sony executives outlined plans for the next PlayStation to provide brand-exclusive value instead of competing directly with PCs, while expanding play options beyond the living room through peripherals such as monitors and speakers. The statements respond to audience shifts toward PC gaming that occurred during the 2020 pandemic.
PlayStation Allows Re-Printing of Pre-2028 Physical Games
PlayStation has told partners that pre-2028 games can still have physical discs re-printed after January 2028, though the ordering process will change. The confirmation follows Sony's decision to stop producing new physical titles and leaves open how post-deadline retail releases and future console support will work.
Undead Labs Reportedly Facing Possible Shutdown
Overnight reports indicate Microsoft is seeking a buyer for Undead Labs, with its zombie survival title at risk of cancellation if none is found. The move is part of broader layoffs threatening hundreds of jobs across Xbox gaming studios including Double Fine, Compulsion, and Ninja Theory.
GameStop CEO Forgoes $35B Bonus to Pursue eBay Takeover
GameStop has withdrawn Ryan Cohen's potential $35 billion performance bonus so the CEO can concentrate on acquiring eBay. The decision follows eBay's swift rejection of a $55 billion bid in May and precedes the planned release of additional strategic materials this week.
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EA FC 27's rating change is said to impact millions of gamers. The adjustment targets core progression systems in the latest entry.
Xbox reportedly paid more than Stalker 2's full development cost to secure exclusivity. The deal kept the title from multiplatform release.
Dear Passengers developers have shared official pricing details for the game. The announcement covers base cost and any planned editions.
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Meta Horizon+ subscribers now get Xbox Game Pass Starter Edition with over 50 games and 10 hours of cloud gaming monthly. • Fallout 4, Overcooked 2, SnowRunner included • Rewards also part of the bundle • $7.99 per month or $59.99 yearly
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PlayStation Plus is removing 9 games from the Game Catalog in August, including Dead Island 2.
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Xbox Game Pass added its July Wave 2 titles. The new batch is now live for subscribers.
Fortnite is polling players on whether they've been playing Palworld. The survey is the first public signal of a possible collaboration.
Big Walk crossplay and cross-progression details are now available for PC, PlayStation 5 and Nintendo Switch 2.
Hell Let Loose Vietnam playtest opens in July. Start times and playable content details are now set for participants.
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4v4 tag fighter Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls reaches PlayStation, Xbox, PC, and Switch.
Game Freak's Beast of Reincarnation targets PlayStation, Xbox, PC, and Switch at launch. The title is due in the coming months.
Marvel Rivals Season 9.5 arrives with The Hood. Release date and start times are now available.
Five years after going out of print, League of Legends board game Mechs vs Minions returns in a cheaper Bandle City edition.
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EU video game firms now fall under expanded consumer protection rules covering in-game purchases and related mechanics. The move aligns gaming with existing digital services oversight.
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$299.99 buys Samsung's 27-inch Odyssey OLED G5, a QHD 180Hz OLED gaming monitor now at its lowest price on Amazon.
007 First Light's original pitch reportedly featured different agents working together instead of a solo Bond.
Black Flag Resynced developers had no access to the original 2013 code and rebuilt the game from scratch.
Karmine Corp's LEC Roadtrip to Paris will open the Summer Split with a League Classic showmatch featuring LCS icons.
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Xbox Cloud Gaming now runs on the PS Vita through the GreenVita homebrew app. Early clips show playable sessions despite some reported lag.
Mistfall Hunter release date and launch times are now outlined for all regions. Servers go live at staggered intervals starting March 12.
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FaZe Vegas claimed the COD Champs title, their first in five years, ending OpTic Texas's threepeat attempt.
Modern Warfare 4 beta codes are now available to earn through weekend player activities and challenges.
PVISION defeated BetBoom Team to claim the Dota 2 title at the Esports World Cup in Paris.
DPlus KIA won the League of Legends Esports World Cup in Paris. The team defeated every opponent to close out the tournament.
Palworld hit almost 1 million concurrent players on Steam with the 1.0 release. The survival crafting title continues its rapid growth on the platform.
Take-Two beat revenue expectations by nearly $1 billion. The company also said it plans to pursue additional acquisitions.
Jennifer English has reportedly stepped down from the lead role in Tides of Annihilation due to health issues.
PlayStation Store is switching to local currencies in Latin America. The change affects pricing and payments across the region.
LA Thieves were eliminated from the Call of Duty Championship after G2 completed a reverse sweep. The loss ends their run in the event.
LoL Summer Splits open soon across six regions, LEC, LCS, LCK, LPL, LCP, and CBLOL, beginning the path to Worlds 2026.
NASCAR 26's track list adds San Diego and Chicagoland. The full roster was revealed today.
Todd Howard says retirement has crossed his mind before but isn't on his radar now.
$2 million LoL EWC 2026 reaches its top four with T1, KCorp, Gen.G, and DPlus Kia. • All LPL teams eliminated • KCorp and DPlus Kia advance as surprise qualifiers
T1 swept MSI champions HLE 2-0 to eliminate them from the Esports World Cup. The result avenges T1's LCK finals loss.
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Bethesda confirmed that Starfield will continue receiving updates after its initial launch period.
ZEDI Esports has closed after an ongoing dispute between its investors and owners, leaving the organization's chess grandmaster without a team for the Esports World Cup.
WW1 Gallipoli now carries a release date next month along with a launch discount.
Marvel Tōkon: Fighting Souls open beta adds offline modes plus new content and major gameplay features. The update moves the test beyond online-only battles.
Tara Gaming is developing The Age of Bhaarat as India's first major AAA title, with the studio claiming the country is positioned to become gaming's next frontier.
Former Real Madrid striker Karim Benzema will play in an EA FC 26 celebrity showmatch at the Esports World Cup on July 26 in Paris.
Ryan Cohen said everyone wants GameStop to fail. The CEO made the remark while addressing investor sentiment toward the company.