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Collected: 31
Highlights: 20
Window: past 3 days
🖥 PC & Steam 4 items
01 PCStar Wars: Galactic Racer, an arcade racing game featuring podracers and speeders from the Star Wars universe, apparently has an October 6 release date that was briefly posted on Steam before removal. 02 PCA new multiplayer Xbox first-party studio game is struggling to attract PC players on Steam, continuing a pattern of underperformance for the platform. 03 PCThe Alice: Madness Returns development team made history by being the first to successfully push back against EA's demands during their time at the publisher. 04 PCA Mortaccio build in Vampire Crawlers offers an overpowered playstyle that essentially plays itself while dealing continuous bone damage.
🎮 Console 4 items
05 ConsoleFinal Fantasy XIV will arrive on Nintendo Switch 2 in August 2026, though specific details about caveats regarding the port remain unclear. 06 ConsolePreorders for Splatoon: Raiders and its three new Amiibo figures are now available, with the physical edition launching July 23 for $60. 07 ConsoleFinal Fantasy XIV's new expansion pack 'White Silver Wanderer' was announced for January 2027 release, featuring system overhauls including the removal of daily quests and a new control mode. 08 ConsoleA poll asks players whether they plan to play Final Fantasy XIV Online on Switch 2 following its August 2026 announcement.
📱 Mobile 1 items
09 MobileThe Monopoly GO event 'Golden Lucks' offers multiple rewards and milestone milestones for players to complete.
🎨 Indie 6 items
10 IndiePreorders for Ratatan, a new rhythm game from the Patapon creator, are now live with a standard edition priced at $40 and releasing July 16. 11 IndieVampire Crawlers guide covers the best early-game power-ups to prioritize for optimal progression. 12 IndieThe cooperative horror game R.E.P.O. will receive a major update on May 7 featuring new staff weapons and other items. 13 IndieSOS Recordings, a horror game based on a real 2009 mountain rescue incident in Hokkaido, was officially announced with a 2026 release window and Japanese localization planned. 14 IndiePragmata features 40 mods that provide various buffs to the protagonist Hugh's build, with a guide detailing all locations and unlock methods. 15 IndieA roundup highlights overlooked open-world games that offer compelling world design and exploration mechanics across various genres.
🏢 Industry 4 items
16 IndustryUniversal Pictures moved The Mummy 4 up to 2027 and pushed Miami Vice '85 to 2028, adjusting release dates for two major upcoming projects. 17 IndustrySouth Korea's Prime Minister praised the game Crimson Desert for opening 'a new chapter for K-content,' highlighting its success for developer Pearl Abyss. 18 IndustryBungie has allocated most of its development team to work on Marathon instead of maintaining Destiny 2, according to a new report. 19 IndustryEllen DeGeneres returns as the voice of Dory in a new Finding Nemo short from Pixar Animation for Disney.
🏆 Esports 1 items
20 EsportsOne of the most hyped Mega Evolutions in Pokémon Champions struggles to deliver despite its strong ability and moveset.
📝 Daily Summary
The week's gaming news spans major platform announcements with Final Fantasy XIV arriving on Switch 2 and new expansions, several indie and indie-adjacent games launching or receiving updates, and industry shifts including Bungie's resource reallocation to Marathon. Console and PC platforms dominate the coverage with new titles across multiple genres, while notable franchise news includes The Mummy 4's earlier release and Star Wars: Galactic Racer's leaked October debut. Entertainment crossovers continue with Ellen DeGeneres reprising her Dory role for a new Pixar short.
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