1. Star Wars Outlaws is set to release soon, with Ubisoft detailing the next 6 months of post-launch content. 2. No major free updates are planned, with all post-launch support reserved for the Season Pass. 3. Season Pass holders will receive two story packs and several cosmetic bundles, with the first story pack featuring Lando Calrissian and the second featuring Hondo Ohnaka.

1. Amazon Prime subscribers can access over 20 free games in August through Prime Gaming, including Deus Ex: Mankind Divided and Baldur's Gate II: Enhanced Edition. 2. The games are available on various dates throughout the month, starting from August 8th. 3. The selection also includes numerous indie titles and continues to expand with additional games like TMNT: Shredder’s Revenge.

1. Life is Strange: Double Exposure will include a Final Fantasy VII Outfit Pack upon launch. 2. The Ultimate Edition features a Moogle coat, beanie, and themed outfits based on Final Fantasy VII monsters. 3. The game will be released on October 29th, with the Ultimate Edition priced at $79.99.

1. Former Bungie employees claim that Sony overpaid for the acquisition of Bungie. 2. Three ex-employees allege that Bungie's upper management overstated the studio's financial prospects to Sony. 3. Bungie's CEO, Pete Parsons, has been criticized for his extravagant spending while the studio faced financial difficulties.

1. Xbox has delayed the release of Avowed, an action RPG from Obsidian Entertainment, to February 18, 2025. 2. The delay helps avoid competition with other major game releases in the latter part of 2024. 3. Xbox plans to reveal more information about upcoming games, including Avowed, during Gamescom 2024.

1. Valorant is now officially available on PS5 and Xbox Series X/S after a week of open beta testing. 2. The game is free to download in North America, Europe, Japan, and Brazil, marking Riot's first live-service console game. 3. All updates will be simultaneous on both PC and console platforms, and PC players will not be matched with console players to maintain competitive integrity.

1. The highly anticipated Destiny 3, referred to internally as 'the next Destiny', has reportedly been shelved following recent lay-offs at Bungie. 2. Industry insider Jeff Grubb revealed that the project, also known as Payback, is being put on hold indefinitely. 3. With Destiny 2 now over 7 years old, fans are left disappointed as a new entry in the series seems unlikely in the near future.

1. Star Wars Outlaws' open-world design was heavily influenced by Ghost of Tsushima. 2. The game's director, Julian Gerighty, cited Ghost of Tsushima as a major reference, appreciating its immersive and cohesive gameplay. 3. This acknowledgment marks an interesting turn for Ubisoft, known for its open-world style, to draw inspiration from Sucker Punch's acclaimed title.

1. Microsoft confirms Xbox's presence at Gamescom 2024, starting on August 21st. 2. The event will feature multiple showcases including Bethesda and general Xbox events. 3. Games to be highlighted include S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2, Atomfall, Age of Mythology, Star Wars Outlaws, and more.

1. Respawn Entertainment is reducing controller aim assist by 25% in cross-play lobbies in Apex Legends. 2. Console-only lobbies will maintain current aim assist levels. 3. The changes are set to be implemented in the upcoming Season 22 'Shockwave' update.

1. EA has finally added a wishlisting feature to its PC launcher after 2 years of its revamped app launch; 2. The feature was discovered by a ResetEra user and was added stealthily; 3. The addition of wishlisting is considered less vital for EA's app compared to other PC launchers like Steam and Epic Games Store.

1. The Resident Evil series has reached 160 million units sold, an increase of 10 million since October 2023. 2. Resident Evil Village is the fastest title to reach 10 million copies sold in 3 years. 3. The Resident Evil 4 Remake is expected to set a new record with 7.6 million copies sold in just over a year.

1. The LEGO Worlds Collide: The Ultimate Assembly bundle offers 18 LEGO games for under £12. 2. The bundle is available in three tiers, with prices starting at £3.87. 3. A portion of the proceeds will support the charity buildOn, focusing on breaking the cycle of poverty and illiteracy.

1. Sony announces the August lineup for PlayStation Plus Essential, featuring older titles like LEGO Star Wars The Skywalker Saga, Five Nights at Freddy's Security Breach, and Ender Lilies: Quietus of the Knights. 2. These games will be available from August 6th to September 2nd. 3. September's lineup promises more exciting titles, including day-one access to Harry Potter: Quidditch Champions.

1. The video game industry is shifting from traditional 30fps and 60fps standards to a new 40fps standard, especially with the advent of the PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S. 2. 40fps offers a balance between visual quality and performance, providing a smoother experience without sacrificing visual fidelity. 3. This new standard could potentially redefine the gaming experience, making 40fps the preferred choice for next-gen consoles.

1. SEGA has delisted the Xbox 360 version of Sonic Generations from the digital store ahead of the launch of Sonic x Shadow Generations. 2. This move might be to promote the upcoming remaster and push more sales. 3. The delisting could also be related to the closure of the Xbox 360 store, although other compatible games are still available.

1. Playground Games, known for the Forza Horizon series, is developing the Fable reboot and has opened a third studio to assist with the project. 2. The original studio continues to work on the Forza Horizon series, while the newer studios focus on Fable. 3. The expansion indicates significant investment and effort into the Fable reboot.

1. The long-running crossover series 'Mario and Sonic at the Olympic Games' is officially over, according to a former developer. 2. The series concluded with the Tokyo 2020 Olympics, and there will be no new games for Paris 2024. 3. The Olympic video game license is now held by nWayGames, which has released two Olympic Games titles.

1. Sony's PlayStation Plus Extra library saw a 48% drop in player engagement in July compared to June. 2. Despite notable game additions like Remnant II and Crisis Core: Final Fantasy VII Reunion, the player count decreased significantly. 3. The drop might be partially attributed to the absence of heavy discounts on PS Plus subscriptions during the 2023 Days of Play event.

1. Sony has announced a themed DualSense controller based on the upcoming game 'Astro Bot'. 2. The controller will be available for pre-order on August 9th at £69.99. 3. This release marks a shift towards more custom controllers for Sony, especially for the PS5 generation.