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Palworld 1.0 has already moved over 1.8 million copies for Pocketpair, analyst estimates, with 65% of players on Steam

• Palworld 1.0 launch estimated to have sold over 1.8 million copies.
• Roughly 65% of players are on Steam, analysts say.
• Figures point to continued strong momentum for Pocketpair's game.

Palworld's official 1.0 release has already sold more than 1.8 million copies, according to analyst estimates, underlining the continued commercial strength of Pocketpair's creature-collecting survival game well beyond its blockbuster early access debut. The figures suggest the game has retained a substantial and active player base as it…

Clayface and Creature Commandos’ Matt Hagen are officially the same character, according to DC boss

• Matt Hagen is officially DC Studios’ Clayface.
• Creature Commandos connects to the upcoming Clayface film.
• The decision strengthens DC’s shared-universe continuity.

DC Studios has confirmed that Clayface and Matt Hagen, the character seen in Creature Commandos, are the same person. The clarification links the animated series directly to the forthcoming Clayface film and reinforces the shared continuity of DC’s new screen universe. Matt Hagen is one of several comic-book…

Xbox loses recently appointed executive under CEO Asha Sharma

• Xbox engineering VP Jared Palmer leaves after about two months.
• He has joined AI company Cognition to lead engineering.
• The departure follows Xbox leadership changes and cuts.

Jared Palmer, Xbox’s vice-president of engineering, has left the company roughly two months after being appointed by chief executive Asha Sharma. His quick departure is notable because it comes during a broader leadership reshuffle and job cuts at Xbox, raising further questions about stability within the division. Palmer…

Hasbro takes $56 million hit over multiple game cancellations, but it’s still talking about how Baldur’s Gate 3 is key to its future success

• Hasbro takes a $56 million charge from cancelled video games
• Losses tied to shelved projects, not Baldur's Gate 3
• Hasbro still cites Baldur's Gate 3 as key to its gaming strategy

Hasbro has confirmed a $56 million financial hit linked to the cancellation of several video game projects, a reminder of the risks inherent in expanding into interactive entertainment. Despite the setback, the toy and games giant continues to point to Baldur's Gate 3 — developed by Larian Studios…

Call of Duty Season 5 Battle Pass Adds New Guns And A Familiar Operator

• Two new weapons are free battle-pass unlocks.
• Spectre returns as the paid pass’s headline operator.
• BlackCell adds exclusive cosmetics and 1,100 CoD Points.

Call of Duty Season 5 for Black Ops 7 and Warzone introduces a new battle pass with more than 100 rewards, including two weapons that all players can unlock through its free tiers. The paid pass also brings back Spectre, the stealth-focused operator from Black Ops 3 and…

MARVEL Tokon: Fighting Souls – Official Magik Character Gameplay Guide

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The Division 2 Dust Storm event guide: Storm Keys, rewards, and more

• The Division 2's Dust Storm event runs until 11 August 2026
• Warlords of New York expansion is free to play during the event
• Earn Storm Keys by defeating Dust Devils and bosses for rewards

Ubisoft has launched the Dust Storm event in The Division 2, a limited-time event running until 11 August that lets players earn cosmetic chests and other rewards, while also offering free access to the Warlords of New York expansion for those who don't own the DLC. The event…

2026 Is Great For PC Gaming If You Already Have Hardware

• AI-driven RAM shortage is making PC and console hardware far pricier
• Valve and Microsoft warn prices could keep rising into 2027
• Advice: keep existing hardware rather than trying to upgrade now

2026 has been a difficult year for buying PC gaming hardware, as an AI-driven RAM shortage has pushed prices sharply upwards across the industry. While gamers who already own decent PCs, handhelds or consoles are enjoying a strong year of releases running well even on modest hardware, those…

Dbrand’s Steam Machine Wraps Are Here

• Dbrand releases new Steam Machine skins and matching controller wraps
• Nine fresh designs, plus existing Dbrand pattern options
• Prices start at $17.95, rising to $44.95 for full bundles

Dbrand has launched a new range of wraps for Valve's Steam Machine, giving owners a way to personalise the cube-shaped gaming PC just weeks after the accessory maker admitted its previously teased "Companion Cube" skin had never been officially licensed. The release fills a notable gap in the…

Nintendo customers have no legal right to tariff refunds, company tells judge

• Nintendo says customers have no legal right to any tariff refunds it gets
• Lawsuit claims unjust enrichment over Switch price rises tied to tariffs
• Similar suits target Sony and Microsoft over PlayStation and Xbox pricing

Nintendo has asked a US federal court to dismiss a lawsuit that seeks to force it to pass on to customers any tariff refunds it receives from the government. The company argues that buyers of its consoles and accessories have no legal claim to such refunds, since they…