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10 new movies to watch this weekend on Peacock, HBO Max, and Hulu (July 31 – August 2)

  • Major Mario and DC releases lead the weekend’s streaming picks.
  • Supergirl arrives on VOD after a mixed critical reception.
  • The list spans animation, comedy, sci-fi and drama.

This weekend’s streaming recommendations include 10 newly available films across Peacock, HBO Max, Hulu, VOD and Crunchyroll. The most prominent releases are The Super Mario Galaxy Movie on Peacock and Supergirl on VOD, offering major franchise instalments alongside comedies, animation and darker character-driven films. - Supergirl — VOD;…

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Pokemon Go August 2026 Events: Raid Bosses, Spotlight Hours, Pokemon Debuts, And More

  • August brings raid rotations and several themed events.
  • Nickit headlines the month’s Community Day.
  • Mega Starmie and new Water Festival Pokémon debut.

Pokémon Go’s August 2026 schedule combines rotating raids, weekly Spotlight Hours and several limited-time events. - Major events include Gigantamax Rillaboom Max Battle Day on 1 August, Arctic Embers from 4–10 August, Nickit Community Day on 16 August, Water Festival from 18–24 August, and Mega Starmie Raid Day…

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Dungeons & Dragons is going full Fortnite with crossovers, and I’m not sure what to think

  • D&D will launch Warcraft and Star Wars crossover expansions.
  • Magic’s crossover success offers both opportunity and warning.
  • Classic D&D settings are also being revived.

Hasbro and Wizards of the Coast have announced a “Universes Beyond” crossover initiative for Dungeons & Dragons at Gen Con 2026, beginning with World of Warcraft and followed by Star Wars. The announcement matters because it could bring major new audiences and commercial opportunities to D&D, while raising…

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Xbox is officially getting 5 brand-new must-play games in August

  • Five major third-party games reach Xbox in August.
  • Beast of Reincarnation launches on 4 August.
  • Two Star Wars and A Plague Tale-related releases arrive late August.

Xbox’s August release schedule is led by five notable third-party games, offering players new options amid uncertainty following studio closures and layoffs. The article argues that continued external support is important for Xbox Series X owners while the platform’s first-party future is unclear. Game Freak’s action RPG Beast…

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How to farm Fragments of Sacred Light in DragonSword: Awakening

  • Eight daily missions yield 420 Fragments.
  • Missions reset at roughly 9pm EST.
  • 200 Fragments buy one Stigma Awakened Stone.

DragonSword: Awakening players can farm Fragments of Sacred Light most effectively after breaking the level-50 cap by completing eight daily Sudden Missions. The resource is important for end-game progression because it is used to obtain Stigma Awakened Stones, which support character development for tougher raids. Each listed mission…

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“I wish physical media was here to stay”: As Sony reports 82% digital PlayStation sales, ex-Blizzard boss says “the purchasing trend from consumers is clear”

  • Digital purchases made up 82% of PlayStation game sales.
  • Mike Ybarra says consumer demand favours digital games.
  • The shift renews concerns about physical media and ownership.

Sony has reported that 82% of PlayStation game sales were digital, prompting renewed discussion about the future of boxed games. Former Blizzard president Mike Ybarra said he would prefer physical media to remain available, but argued that consumer buying habits clearly favour digital purchases. The figure reflects PlayStation’s…

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Ubisoft’s NFT tactics game, a thing that still exists, is shutting down in October

  • Ubisoft’s NFT tactics game closes on 25 October.
  • Players keep NFTs but lose the playable game.
  • The shutdown highlights blockchain gaming’s weak staying power.

Ubisoft’s NFT-based tactics game Champions Tactics: Grimoria Chronicles will shut down in October, less than a year after its launch. The closure underlines the continuing difficulty of sustaining blockchain games, particularly those built around tradable digital collectibles. Ubisoft said the game’s servers would close on 25 October, ending…

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You can’t buy Fallout 5 or Elder Scrolls 6 yet, but you can buy Bethesda’s new $160 Nuka-Girl statue

  • Bethesda is selling a $160 Nuka-Girl Fallout statue.
  • Fallout 5 and The Elder Scrolls 6 remain unreleased.
  • The item targets premium Fallout collectors.

Bethesda has announced a new Nuka-Girl statue priced at $160, offering Fallout fans a collectible while major forthcoming games in the series and The Elder Scrolls remain unavailable to buy. The announcement highlights Bethesda’s continued merchandising of its established franchises during the long wait for Fallout 5 and…

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8 Essential Naughty Dog Games, Ranked

  • Naughty Dog’s essential games chart its creative evolution.
  • Jak 3 signalled a stronger focus on storytelling.
  • Crash Team Racing proved the studio’s genre versatility.

Collider ranks eight Naughty Dog games as essential, arguing that the studio’s evolution from platformers into cinematic, story-led games explains its lasting influence on PlayStation. The article presents the games as milestones that reveal the developer’s growing strengths in varied genres, character writing and ambitious design. - Jak…

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Get more than 100 games for just $10 in a new bundle supporting laid-off game devs

  • Over 100 games are available for $10.
  • Proceeds support laid-off games industry workers.
  • The bundle responds to continuing industry redundancies.

A new games bundle offers more than 100 titles for $10, with its proceeds intended to support developers affected by recent redundancies in the games industry. It matters because it combines a low-cost way for players to acquire a large collection with direct financial help for workers facing…

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