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Last week: Gears of War E-Day lands with an 88 Metacritic score, Fallout 76 reveals the Raven Rock Capital Wasteland expansion, Mario Kart Tour shuts down, Grasshopper Manufacture goes indie, DOOM gets free Slaughter Mode, and Bungie's co-founder launches a new studio. Don't forget to subscribe and let me know what stories we should take a deeper dive into.
 
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Last week: Hideo Kojima's PhysInt moves from PlayStation to Xbox, Nintendo's Zelda Direct and General Direct recapped, BlizzCon reveals Diablo 5 and open-world StarCraft, Double Fine's first post-Xbox game, TLOU2 multiplayer mod canceled, and PS3 discs on PC. Don't forget to subscribe and let me know what stories we should take a deeper dive into.
 
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0:00 A Massive Week for Nintendo and Switch 2 2:37 The Shocking Kojima and PlayStation Breakup 4:06 BlizzCon 2026: Diablo, Starcraft, and More 5:40 Double Fine's New Chapter and Sony's Latest Move

Sony State of Play Sept 3 with FF7 Revelation and possible Intergalactic reveal, full Gamescom recap, PS5 free ad-supported TV launched, Forza Horizon 6 PS5 delay, State of Decay 3 release window, Persona 6 physical, and Splitgate/Empulse shuts down.
 
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In last week's gaming news, MW4 open beta starts August 28 free for everyone, Twitch class action lawsuit over AI training opt-in scandal, Riot ends 2XKO after 8 months, Morrowind fan-made expansion, Gamescom 2026, and Arc Raiders pausing content. Don't forget to subscribe and let me know what stories we should take a deeper dive into.
 
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In last week's gaming news, Kingdom Hearts 4's D23 trailer finally makes Mickey, Donald and Goofy playable, Fortnite Override's stacked collab lineup revealed, Netflix shuts down Night School Studio, Ghost of Yotei gets DLC, STALKER 2 2.0, and Datto retires. Don't forget to subscribe and let me know what stories we should take a deeper dive into.
 
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In last week's gaming news, GTA 6 gets a Netflix exclusive extended look on August 27th with November 19th locked in, Gears of War E-Day's beta breaks Steam records, Xbox confirms Platinum Trophy equivalent, Minecraft Switch 2 release date, Baldur's Gate 3 Play Anywhere, and Quake turns 30! Don't forget to subscribe and let me know what stories we should take a deeper dive into.
 
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In last week's gaming news, PSN outages hit during Marvel Tokon beta, God of War Laufey gets a Feb 16 2027 launch date AND a new Kratos focused God of War is confirmed, Xbox tests ads, and Tomb Raider Catalyst slips to 2028. Don't forget to subscribe and let me know what stories we should take a deeper dive into.
 
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n last week's gaming news, Joe Ziegler, the Game Director for Bungie's Marathon steps down, Ubisoft Barcelona, ZA/UM, and 11 Bit Studios layoff employees, Bethesda lays out its plans for The Elder Scrolls 6, Fallout 5, plus multiple remakes from the Fallout series.
We get news about a new Ratchet and Clank game that's outside of the main storyline, Riot Games is bringing back a classic, Castlevania Belmont's Curse is coming to the Switch 1 and Glen Schofield, the gaming pioneer behind Dead Space and Call of Duty steps away from the gaming industry. Don't forget to subscribe and let me know what stories we should take a deeper dive into.
 
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In last week's gaming news, we get the latest on Xbox layoffs and studio closures. We break down the impact of these changes alongside Nintendo Switch updates.
This update covers the shifting landscape of the industry, specifically focusing on the recent Xbox layoffs and the implications of studio closures for future titles. If you are following major corporate moves, this summary provides the necessary context on how these decisions affect the current market. We also discuss the phase-out of the original Nintendo Switch and what that means for console owners.
Beyond the corporate news, we look at the successful 1.0 release of Palworld and the addition of Dracula to a game. Subscribe for weekly gaming news updates and comment below on which of these stories surprised you the most and let me know what you think of the new longer format!
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In today's gaming news, Evo 2026 brought the fighting game community together for an unforgettable weekend of competition, plus Supermassive Games CEO is stepping down, and Nintendo holds a Direct for Splatoon Raiders
 
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