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FC 26's free Fullbacks Evolution upgrades an LB/RB and adds centre-back eligibility.
Four upgrade levels each need just one match played to unlock.
Suggested cards include Theo Hernandez, Cancelo, Icon Maldini and Icon Cafu.
FC 26's "Year of the Fullbacks" Evolution is now live in Ultimate Team, letting players upgrade a left-back or right-back for free. The Evolution is notable because it not only boosts key attributes but also switches the player's position to include centre-back, effectively turning a fullback into a…
Xbox CEO Asha Sharma confirms a Platinum Trophy-style feature is coming later in 2026.
No details yet on format, or whether it covers existing games.
Mirrors Sony's 2008 response to Xbox's original Achievements system.
Xbox has confirmed it will introduce its own version of PlayStation's Platinum Trophy, a feature awarded for unlocking every achievement in a game, later this year. New Xbox CEO Asha Sharma confirmed the move in response to a social media question, saying her team is "working on something…
Corsair launches Skiff 100/100 Plus keyboards and Harpoon v2 mouse
Keyboards feature a control dial; mouse offers 140-hour battery life
Corsair also acquired racing sim peripheral maker Trak Racer
Corsair has expanded its gaming peripherals line-up with two new keyboards, the Skiff 100 and Skiff 100 Plus, alongside the Harpoon v2 wireless mouse. The launch matters for gamers seeking cross-platform accessories with practical extras such as tactile control dials and long battery life, without needing to install…
New free demo (about 26GB) covers the game's prologue.
Move aims to draw in players who skipped the full-price launch.
Capcom has cut the price of Monster Hunter Wilds to $40 and released a new demo, roughly 26GB in size, that lets players try the game's prologue for free. The move suggests the publisher is keen to reinvigorate interest in the title and lower the barrier to entry…
Switch 2 version of Final Fantasy 14 suffers slow instanced-duty load times
Issue worsens in crowded areas and risky in enrage-timer content
Square Enix says a fix is in testing, advises avoiding crowded queuing spots
Square Enix has confirmed it is working on a fix for slow load times affecting Final Fantasy 14 on Nintendo Switch 2, after players reported significant delays shortly after the game's early access launch this week. The issue is particularly serious in high-end group content, where enrage timers…
New Marvel Tokon comic features Thor, Nova and Silver Surfer
Fans speculate these may be unannounced DLC fighters
Official confirmation still pending; game launches tomorrow
A newly released Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls comic has sparked fan speculation that it may have inadvertently revealed the game's remaining Year 1 DLC characters. Push Square's editor noted that Thor, Nova and Shalla Bal Silver Surfer all appear in the comic despite not being officially confirmed for…
THQ Nordic Showcase airs Friday 7th August 2026, streamed on YouTube.
Confirmed games include Titan Quest II, Wreckfest 2 and Way of the Hunter 2.
Fans hope for release dates, especially for The Eternal Life of Goldman.
THQ Nordic is holding a fresh showcase this Friday, 7th August 2026, to spotlight its upcoming slate of AA titles for PS5 and other platforms. The event serves as a reminder to fans who may have missed the announcement, with Push Square flagging it particularly for those interested…
Beaten Path offers PS5 owners a Fire Emblem-style tactics game
Kickstarter-funded title releases in 2027, inspired by Final Fantasy Tactics
Brigandine Abyss, another SRPG, launches later this month
Push Square has highlighted Beaten Path, an upcoming Kickstarter-funded tactical RPG, as a PS5-friendly alternative for players interested in Nintendo's newly revealed Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave. The comparison underscores a long-running trend of "spiritual successor" games filling gaps for players on platforms that miss out on popular franchise…
Guide details where to find charms for Koo in Beast of Reincarnation.
Eight starter charm locations listed in the Ogouchi Buffer Zone.
Charms can be identified and rerolled at campsites for better stats.
Polygon has published a guide for Beast of Reincarnation explaining where to find and how to use "charms," the magical necklaces that serve as the main equipment for the character Koo, boosting stats such as attack power, health and critical rate. The guide matters for new players because…
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