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Marvel’s Wolverine: Deep Cuts SDCC Panel Live Report | Comic Con 2026

  • Insomniac revealed Wolverine crossover and story details at SDCC.
  • Tōkon-inspired suit is unlockable in the game.
  • Prequel comic and soundtrack expand the release.

Insomniac Games used its San Diego Comic-Con panel to reveal further details about its upcoming PlayStation 5 exclusive, Marvel’s Wolverine, including a new trailer, character discussion and a crossover with Marvel Tōkon: Fighting Souls. The announcements matter because they expand the game’s world beyond its main story, while…

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Microsoft Launches Test for Ad-Supported Xbox Game Streaming, Promises the Ads Will Not ‘Interrupt the Flow of Gameplay’

  • Microsoft is testing free, advert-supported Xbox game streaming.
  • Ads play before sessions, not during gameplay.
  • The scheme arrives amid substantial Xbox console price rises.

Microsoft is testing an advert-supported Xbox game-streaming option for Xbox Insiders, allowing them to play selected owned games without a Game Pass subscription. Microsoft says adverts will run before one-hour sessions rather than during gameplay, positioning the scheme as a lower-cost way to access games on existing devices.…

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Interview: “There’s Clearly Some Castlevania And Final Fantasy In There” – Mina The Hollower Composer Talks Secrets & Inspiration

  • Mina the Hollower’s soundtrack blends Game Boy nostalgia with expanded chiptune sound.
  • The game passed 500,000 sales shortly after launch.
  • Kaufman sought a richer sound than standard Game Boy audio.

Composer Jake Kaufman discusses the creation of Mina the Hollower’s retro-inspired soundtrack following the game’s successful launch. He says the project was a major relief for Yacht Club Games after its lengthy development, and credits players’ positive reactions as particularly rewarding. Mina the Hollower sold 300,000 copies in…

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  • Xbox is testing free, advert-supported cloud gaming for Insiders.
  • Sessions last one hour and cover selected owned games.
  • The trial aims to widen lower-cost access to newer Xbox games.

Microsoft is testing a free, advert-supported version of Xbox Cloud Gaming for Xbox Insiders. The limited trial could make cloud gaming more accessible for players who do not want a paid subscription, while indicating that Xbox may adopt an advertising model similar to video-streaming services. Players can stream…

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Xbox Is Testing Out an Ad-Supported Way to Cloud-Stream Your Library Without Game Pass

  • Xbox is trialling free, ad-supported cloud streaming for owned games.
  • Insiders watch up to two minutes of adverts per hour.
  • Game Pass subscribers retain ad-free cloud gaming.

Xbox is testing an ad-supported cloud gaming option that lets selected Xbox Insiders stream games they already own without a Game Pass subscription. The limited trial could make cloud access cheaper and broaden the service’s audience, while signalling Xbox’s continued move towards gaming across devices rather than solely…

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Disney’s Former CEO Seems To Have No Memory Of Approving Kingdom Hearts

  • Eisner reportedly does not recall approving Kingdom Hearts.
  • The crossover began during his time as Disney CEO.
  • The supplied article provides no further confirmation.

Disney’s former chief executive Michael Eisner has reportedly said he does not remember approving Kingdom Hearts, the long-running series that combines Disney characters with Square Enix’s Final Fantasy universe. The comment is notable because Eisner led Disney when the original game was developed and released, despite Kingdom Hearts…

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The New Resident Evil Movie Already Looks Like A Love Letter To The Games

  • Trailer suggests strong Resident Evil game references.
  • New story is set during Raccoon City’s outbreak.
  • Film arrives in cinemas on 18 September.

A new trailer for Zach Cregger’s Resident Evil film suggests that the forthcoming adaptation will closely reference Capcom’s games while telling an original story. Set during the Raccoon City Incident, it follows a new character, courier Bryan, as he tries to survive the outbreak caused by Umbrella Corporation…

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Total War: Warhammer 40k shows off its first full battle live, providing its biggest info dump yet

  • Live battle demo details Total War: Warhammer 40,000’s tactical combat.
  • Cover, sightlines and unit loadouts appear central to battles.
  • The closed beta is approaching.

Creative Assembly has shown the first full live battle from Total War: Warhammer 40,000, running the same river-crossing encounter three times from the player’s viewpoint. The demonstration gave the clearest indication yet of how the strategy game will handle ranged warfare and battlefield tactics, suggesting that positioning, cover…

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Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Resynced lead says datamining is “very clever,” but don’t put too much stock into those findings: “Sometimes they’re just placeholders that were done 3 years ago”

  • Datamined Black Flag Resynced material may be outdated.
  • Placeholders can remain from years earlier.
  • The developer praised dataminers but urged caution.

The lead developer of Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Resynced has cautioned fans against treating datamined material as reliable evidence of the game’s final content. While praising dataminers’ technical ability, the developer said such findings can create misleading expectations because they may not reflect current development plans. The comments…

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Japanese Charts: Rhythm Heaven Groove Maintains Its Solid Lead

  • Rhythm Heaven Groove again topped Japan’s boxed game chart.
  • Switch 2 led hardware sales despite lower weekly volumes.
  • Several new games debuted well behind Nintendo’s rhythm title.

Rhythm Heaven Groove remained Japan’s best-selling boxed game for the week of 13–19 July, selling 76,786 copies and extending its lead over several new releases. Its continued strength matters because it has now sold nearly 600,000 physical copies, while Nintendo’s Switch 2 also retained a commanding position in…

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