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Nintendo's legal battle with Palworld looks shakier than ever: It may only get '$30,000 chump change' if it wins at all
Palworld's irreverent 'Pokémon with guns' conceit won it all sorts of buzz, but also attention from Nintendo's infamous lawyers—Palworld developer Pocketpair was sued by the big 'tendo back in 2024 over a few Pokémon patents for around $66,000 in damages—a small payout for such a big company, but...
George Miller Reportedly Wants to Make One More Mad Max Movie and a TV Show Before Selling the Franchise
Mad Max mastermind George Miller has reportedly begun seeking out Hollywood studios in hopes of making one last Mad Max movie, as well as a TV show, before he sells the rights to his universe to someone else.
Palworld Issues Official Statement on 1.0 Save Wipe Concerns
Palworld developer Pocketpair has issued a statement on the upcoming 1.0 release for the game and "save wipe" concerns. Palworld first released in early access in early 2024 and was an instant smash hit. The "Pokemon with guns" game was praised for expertly blending the thrill of catching unique...
Co-op FPS Jump Space is back with its biggest update yet, and you can test it right now
The Jump Space summer update introduces a new player ship, a player loot rework, weapon blueprints, and more guns, and it’s live in beta.
Children’s lemonade stand robbed at gunpoint by masked suspects
Two children in Massachusetts were robbed at gunpoint by two masked criminals, while stationed at a lemonade stand outside their home.
Microsoft is looking to speed up development of future Elder Scrolls, Fallout, and Halo games
The resuscitation of Xbox has begun in earnest, but there's still much to be done, and still great uncertainty: Console exclusives are back but to what extent remains unclear, and of course the "reset" for a better future will almost certainly mean putting hundreds of people out of work. And it's...
Metal Slug Rush Announced As Mobile Game For Series’ 30th Anniversary, New Mainline Metal Slug Also In Development; Trailer Streaming Now
SNK has announced Metal Slug Rush, a new mobile game being released by RingGames under an official SNK license. The announcement was shared as part of the Metal Slug 30th anniversary celebrations, which mark three decades since the run-and-gun arcade series first debuted in 1996. In a message to...
New Gundam Protagonist Merch Celebrates 30 Years of the Alternative Timeline
Fans of Gundam Wing, G Gundam, or Gundam X won't want to miss their chance to get some snazzy new merch featuring their favorite characters.
The Magician VR: The Cursed Wand Is A Spell-based Arcade Shooter Coming To Meta Quest
Arcade shooter The Magician VR: The Cursed Wand, out in September, uses gesture-based spells instead of guns against waves of enemies.
Overwatch reveals new hero Shion's abilities, so prepare to dodge flying motorbikes
All of Shion’s abilities have been officially confirmed, and Overwatch’s latest Damage hero sports some serious hit-and-gun prowess.
Scientists are using Gundam Beam Saber-inspired tech that could grow crops in space
Japanese scientists are turning one of Gundam’s most iconic weapons into real-life technology that could help grow crops on the moon.
Feature: 30+ Of The Best Games In Xbox's Latest Buy One, Get Two Free Sale
Lots of indie games that might be worth considering. You may have noticed in the "Deals" section of the Microsoft Store app on your Xbox console this week that a new "Buy 1, Get 2 Free" sale has begun, featuring hundreds of indie games that you might be interested in picking up. Like most of these...
PC Saves Gamer's Life from Stray Bullet
A PC gamer was saved by their gaming rig after a stray bullet was accidentally fired from a neighbor's gun and hit the side of the PC, which damaged some major components beyond repair. Although the PC endured significant damage, no one was injured by the accidental gunshot.
PC Saves Gamer's Life from Stray Bullet
A PC takes a stray bullet for its user after a gunshot was suddenly fired through the wall by a neighbor overnight.
The prologue test for NCsoft’s new multiplayer ARPG Limit Zero Breakers has begun
Maybe the real limit we broke was the zero friends we made along the way? Wait, that sounds bad. Look, it’s hard to explain what Limit Zero Breakers‘ title is supposed to mean because it’s word salad, but the important point is that the new ARPG from NCSoft has kicked off its Prologue test, which...
Overwatch New Damage Hero Shion Abilities and Gameplay Revealed
Season 3 of Overwatch is now right around the corner and Blizzard has begun showcasing the latest character joining the roster, the dual pistol, motorcycle riding damage hero, Shion. After reinventing itself earlier this year, Overwatch continues its strong momentum through 2026, with plenty more...
Lara Croft Is At The “Top Of Her Game” In Tomb Raider: Legacy Of Atlantis
Despite being one of the most iconic video game characters of all time, Lara Croft might also be one of the most ever-changing. When compared to the likes of Mario, Link, Master Chief, or Solid Snake, the gun-toting globetrotter has been reinvented more frequently and dramatically then the lot of...
YouTuber robbed of $1.8 million at luxury villa despite fighting off gunman
YouTuber Ben Phillips says he was threatened at gunpoint during a terrifying robbery at a luxury villa in Cannes.
Feature: Four New Console Features Have Begun Rolling Out For Xbox Insiders (June 2026)
"Designed to make your XBOX consoles feel more personal and connected". Yet another four new Xbox console features have been revealed for June 2026! All of them have begun rolling out to select members of the Xbox Insider program as of yesterday, and they'll continue to appear for more members over...
Pokémon Go Adds Virtual Item That Helps Play the Game For You
Pokémon Go has begun testing a virtual item that helps play the game for you, throwing Pokéballs to catch creatures, and spinning PokéStops.
How To Unlock All New Guns And Gear In Battlefield 6 Season 3: Blastpoint
The new Blastpoint update is live in Battlefield 6 and Redsec, which serves as the second phase of Season 3 content. This seasonal update adds the new PP-19 submachine gun, a new gadget, and two more attachments to unlock. In this guide, we'll show you how to unlock all the new loadout gear for...
The World Championship Qualifiers Have Begun!
The World Championship Qualifiers are officially underway in Yu-Gi-Oh! MASTER DUEL. Duelists: Head over to the WCS 2026 Qualifers and aim to earn a place at the Yu-Gi-Oh! World Championship 2026 in Tokyo, Japan! If you keep winning in the 1st Stage, your DLv. will increase. As you suffer more...
What is Gundam Rogue Orbit anyway?
Gundam Rogue Orbit isn't Monster Hunter or Armored Core, it's an action game being designed to welcome new Gundam fans to the anime franchise.
Gundam: Rogue Orbit Producers Say No GenAI Was Used In Its Development
Generative AI was a hot topic during Summer Game Fest, as more game development companies have been implementing it in upcoming projects. One game that isn't utilizing the technology is Gundam: Rogue Orbit, as the next entry in the decades-old mecha anime series has confirmed that its game is 100%...
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