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PlayStation says it’s not backing down on ending physical disc

  • Sony says it will continue ending physical PlayStation discs.
  • Physical media represented 3% of 2024 PlayStation sales.
  • Critics cite lost resale rights and plan an August boycott.

Sony Interactive Entertainment has said it will not reverse its decision to stop producing physical PlayStation game discs, despite vocal criticism from some players. Chief financial officer Lin Tao said the move reflects the broader shift towards digital content and that Sony is considering how to maintain its…

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Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls’ Biggest Secrets Are Already Online

  • An apparent leak may reveal The Champion as playable.
  • The information emerged after the open beta.
  • Marvel Tōkon launches on 6 August.

Marvel Tōkon: Fighting Souls appears to have had unannounced content exposed online ahead of its release, reportedly through material discovered after its open beta. The development matters because it may spoil planned character or story reveals for players and complicate the publisher’s marketing schedule. Reports point to The…

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Star Wars, Metal Gear, and Halo composer Kazuma Jinnouchi confirmed as lead composer for Guild Wars 3

  • Kazuma Jinnouchi will lead Guild Wars 3’s soundtrack.
  • The music aims to respect Guild Wars’ orchestral legacy.
  • ArenaNet released the game’s main theme and creation video.

ArenaNet has named Kazuma Jinnouchi as lead composer for the forthcoming MMORPG Guild Wars 3. Known for work on Star Wars, Metal Gear and Halo, Jinnouchi’s appointment matters because the studio is signalling that the new game’s music will retain the grand, orchestral character associated with the earlier…

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Here Is Xbox CEO’s Plan To Turn Things Around

  • Xbox will refocus on consoles, major franchises and a leaner structure.
  • Sharma says earlier growth bets weakened the core business.
  • The reset includes thousands of planned job cuts.

Xbox chief executive Asha Sharma says Microsoft plans to refocus the gaming division on its core Xbox business after concluding that previous expansion efforts spread resources too thinly. The shift matters because it follows major cuts and reflects an attempt to stabilise a business Sharma has described as…

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Countdown to GTA 6 with GamesRadar+

  • GamesRadar+ has created a GTA 6 countdown hub.
  • It collects news, analysis and related coverage.
  • The page highlights anticipation for Rockstar’s next major release.

GamesRadar+ has launched a countdown hub for Grand Theft Auto 6, bringing together its coverage, updates and related features ahead of the game’s release. The page reflects the exceptionally high level of anticipation for Rockstar Games’ next Grand Theft Auto title, which is expected to be one of…

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Predicting the 5 biggest GTA 6 reveals that we should see in the next 100 days

  • The article predicts five forthcoming GTA 6 marketing reveals.
  • A new trailer is its most prominent expectation.
  • None of the predicted announcements is confirmed.

GamesRadar predicts that Rockstar Games will disclose five major pieces of information about Grand Theft Auto 6 within the next 100 days as marketing for the long-awaited game intensifies. The article matters mainly as an assessment of what fans may reasonably expect before release, rather than reporting confirmed…

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New York seeks to block Kalshi over unlicensed betting

  • New York alleges Kalshi operated unlicensed gambling.
  • The state seeks to block Kalshi and repay customers.
  • The case tests federal versus state regulatory authority.

New York has sued prediction-market platform Kalshi, alleging that it has operated an illegal gambling business in the state without a gaming licence. Attorney General Letitia James is seeking to stop Kalshi operating in New York and obtain restitution for customers, making the case part of a wider…

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Chinatown Wars Is the Unsung Hero of GTA Games

  • Chinatown Wars brought ambitious GTA action to the Nintendo DS.
  • It blended top-down heritage with a modern open world.
  • Its innovation was overshadowed by lower sales.

Grand Theft Auto: Chinatown Wars is presented as an overlooked but highly inventive entry in the series, notable for bringing GTA’s mature crime themes and open-world action to the Nintendo DS in 2009. Its release mattered because Rockstar adapted a major console franchise for a comparatively modest, family-associated…

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Has Raiders Left You Craving A Splatfest? Splatoon 3’s Got You Covered Next Month

  • Splatoon 3’s Summer Nights Splatfest returns on 22 August.
  • Players will choose Palace, Theme Park or Beach.
  • UK start time is 1am BST.

Nintendo has announced that Splatoon 3’s Summer Nights Splatfest will return from 22 to 24 August, giving players another limited-time competitive event. The announcement matters because it confirms continued seasonal support for the game despite attention shifting towards Splatoon Raiders. Players will choose between Palace, Theme Park and…

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The new PlayStation Console Heroes display featuring the first MedilEvil toy in years has appeared at Target, but you can’t buy it yet

  • Target displays hint at new Medievil merchandise.
  • The figures cannot yet be bought.
  • Release date and prices remain unconfirmed.

A new PlayStation Console Heroes display has reportedly appeared in Target stores, featuring the first Medievil toy released for several years. The sighting matters to collectors and fans of the cult PlayStation series because it suggests renewed merchandise support, although the items are not yet available to purchase.…

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