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EBay Rejects GameStop Buyout Bid
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6 min read
eBay has formally turned down GameStop CEO Ryan Cohen’s massive bid to acquire the company, dismissing the proposal after a review by its board and outside advisors. The rejected offer, valued at roughly $56 billion, would have combined the online marketplace giant with the video game retailer in one of the most surprising proposed deals…
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Crimson Desert Sales Surge as DLC Plans Emerge
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5 min read
Pearl Abyss has shared new financial results that highlight just how strong Crimson Desert has been since release, and the numbers paint the picture of a major commercial success. The single-player open-world fantasy action game launched on March 19 and quickly became one of the company’s biggest recent wins. In just a short time on…
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Forza Horizon 6 Leak Sparks Massive Ban Wave
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4 min read
Playground Games has moved quickly after an unauthorized build of Forza Horizon 6 appeared online ahead of launch, warning that anyone caught accessing the leaked version could face severe penalties. The studio says it is enforcing both franchise-wide and hardware-level bans, and at least one player who shared footage from the leaked build claims they…
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Nintendo Reveals New Zelda Amiibo Release Date
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5 min read
Nintendo has confirmed a new The Legend of Zelda amiibo will arrive later this year, giving fans another collectible tied to one of the company’s biggest franchises. The figure is scheduled to launch on September 17 and will retail for $34.99. This upcoming release is based on Mineru’s Construct, the ancient mechanical companion seen in…
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California Bill Sparks Fight Over Game Preservation
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5 min read
A proposed California law is fueling a major debate over what should happen when publishers shut down the servers for online games. Supporters say players deserve protection when a game they bought becomes unusable because its online features are switched off. Opponents argue the issue is far more complicated, especially for modern titles built around…
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Forza Horizon 6 Leak Hits Xbox Launch Plans
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5 min read
A major leak has put Forza Horizon 6 in an uncomfortable spotlight just days before its scheduled release. The upcoming racing game from Playground Games is one of Xbox’s biggest releases of the year, and anticipation has been especially high thanks to its new setting, expanded features, and the series’ strong reputation. Now, instead of…
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Shift Up Teases Stellar Blade And Project Spirits
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5 min read
Shift Up’s latest quarterly earnings report offered a clearer look at what the studio has planned over the next few years, with 2026 shaping up to be an important period for several of its major projects. According to information shared through the company’s investor materials, players can expect more news next year regarding the future…
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Get Dishonored 2 Free This Week
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4 min read
Dishonored 2 remains one of the standout stealth-action games of its generation, and players have a limited-time chance to grab it at no cost later this week through a Lenovo promotional giveaway. For anyone who has somehow missed Arkane Studios’ acclaimed sequel, this is an excellent opportunity to add a modern classic to your PC…
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Tony Hawk Shared Early THPS Builds for Feedback
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5 min read
Tony Hawk has revealed that he took an unusually hands-on approach while helping shape the first Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater, even going so far as to modify a friend’s original PlayStation so more skaters could try early builds and offer feedback. The story offers a fascinating look at how one of gaming’s most influential sports…
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Why GTA 6 Starts On Consoles
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5 min read
Grand Theft Auto 6 is set to launch on November 19, 2026, but PC players will not be joining the day-one release. According to Take-Two Interactive CEO Strauss Zelnick, that decision comes down to Rockstar Games focusing first on what it sees as the franchise’s core audience: console players. While the news is disappointing for…
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Steam Controller Sells Out Within Minutes
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5 min read
Valve’s latest Steam Controller made an immediate splash at launch, disappearing from the store shortly after orders opened. The new PC-focused gamepad went live on May 4 and quickly sold through its initial stock, with many buyers reporting that the device became unavailable in roughly half an hour. For players who had been waiting for…
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Double Fine Staff Unionize Amid Xbox Changes
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5 min read
Double Fine, the Microsoft-owned studio known for Psychonauts 2 as well as newer projects like Kiln and Keeper, is moving to unionize. The effort marks another notable step in the broader labor movement across major game companies, and it arrives during a period of significant change for Xbox leadership and strategy. According to the reported…
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