PC
AMD Radeon GPUs Get Faster Xbox PC Game Loading
Microsoft has expanded Advanced Shader Delivery to AMD RDNA graphics hardware, giving supported Xbox PC app games precompiled shaders that can shorten first-launch loading and reduce shader stutter.
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Ghost Recon
Ghost Recon’s Next Game Reportedly Hits Trouble at Ubisoft
Ubisoft’s next Ghost Recon game is reportedly under pressure after Project OVR missed internal alpha targets. The report arrives during a wider cost-cutting period at the publisher.
ForzaForza Horizon
Forza Horizon 6 Players Told to Patch Before Save Bug Hits
Playground Games says some Forza Horizon 6 players may lose or reset save progress. The studio is urging PC, Steam and Xbox players to update before starting new sessions.
Destiny
Former Bungie Manager Says Destiny Was Near Shutdown
Former Bungie community manager Liana Ruppert says Bungie was close to shutting down Destiny before Sony acquired the studio in 2022. The claim lands as Bungie's future looks increasingly tied to Marathon after Destiny 2's final live-service update.
PC
Blizzard Lawsuit Targets Project Ascension WoW Server
Blizzard has filed a federal lawsuit against Project Ascension, one of the bigger private World of Warcraft servers. The complaint seeks damages and a permanent shutdown order.
Nintendo Switch 2Nintendo Switch
Nintendo Adds Playtime Rule for Switch 2 Buyers in Japan
Nintendo has added a 50-hour Switch playtime requirement for buyers of the multilingual Switch 2 model in Japan. The rule follows a temporary sales pause after suspected hoarding orders.
Palworld
Palworld 1.0 Will Not Force Players to Wipe Their Saves
Pocketpair says Palworld 1.0 will not require players to wipe their existing save data. The studio still recommends starting a new character to experience the July 10 launch update from the beginning.
Marvel's Wolverine
Marvel’s Wolverine Confirms Tokyo as a Key Story Location
Insomniac has spotlighted Tokyo as one of Marvel’s Wolverine’s key story locations. The PS5 game’s global campaign also includes Canada and Madripoor.
The Elder Scrolls
Oblivion Remastered Switch 2 Rating Suggests Release Is Near
The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered has been listed by the ESRB for Nintendo Switch 2. Bethesda has already said the remaster is due on Nintendo's new console in 2026.
PlayStation 5
PlayStation FlexStrike Fight Stick Pre-Orders Open for PS5 and PC
Sony's PlayStation FlexStrike wireless fight stick is now available to pre-order for $199.99. The first-party fighting game controller launches on August 6 for PS5 and PC.
Xbox Series X|SXbox Game Pass
Microsoft Has Reportedly Considered Spinning Out Xbox
Microsoft has reportedly considered spinning out Xbox or restructuring it as a wholly owned subsidiary. The report does not mean a sale has been announced, but it adds another layer to Xbox's wider reset.
Resident Evil
Resident Evil Veronica Story Changes Will Tie the Remake Closer to the Series
Capcom is adjusting Resident Evil Veronica's story to make the remake feel more connected to the wider Resident Evil timeline. Producer Yoshiaki Hirabayashi says the team still wants to put players' memories of Code: Veronica first.