1. Marvel 1943: Rise of Hydra, an action-adventure game led by Captain America and Black Panther, is set to be published by Plaion in 2025. 2. The game, directed by Amy Hennig, has found a global publisher in Plaion, which shares the ambitious vision for the project. 3. Plaion, formerly known as Koch Media, operates multiple publishers and it is yet to be confirmed under which subsidiary the game will be distributed.

1. GTA V is reportedly set to be added to Xbox's PC Game Pass soon; 2. The game will be accessible through the Rockstar Games launcher, without cross-platform support; 3. This marks the first time GTA V will be available to PC subscribers of Game Pass.

1. Harry Potter: Quidditch Champions releases a new trailer and opens for pre-orders. 2. The game includes online PvP, a single-player career mode, and the chance to win the Quidditch World Cup. 3. Available in Standard and Deluxe Editions, with the Deluxe Edition including House Packs and gold coins.

1. Bethesda has filed a trademark for 'Starborn', hinting at the second expansion for Starfield. 2. The term 'Starborn' refers to humans who collect artifacts to activate The Unity, allowing travel to other universes. 3. The expansion is expected to delve deeper into the Starborn concept and may not be announced until next Summer.

1. MSI has reduced prices on Nvidia GeForce RTX 40 series graphics cards. 2. High-end models like the RTX 4090 and RTX 4080 have seen significant price drops. 3. More affordable options such as the RTX 4060 Ti and RTX 4060 are also available at lower prices.

1. The upcoming title Mafia is reportedly coming to Xbox's Game Pass service in August, following a leak by industry insider NateDrake. 2. It is unclear whether the entire trilogy or just the first entry will be added to the service. 3. With Mafia 4 gearing up for an official reveal, it makes sense for 2K to promote its prior entries on subscription services.

1. Microsoft is reportedly working with Capcom to bring MT Framework support to Xbox, allowing games like Marvel vs Capcom Fighting Collection to be released on the platform. 2. This collaboration could also enable other Capcom titles, including Monster Hunter Stories and The Great Ace Attorney, to be available on Xbox. 3. The move is seen as an effort by Microsoft to address tech incompatibility issues and strengthen its relationship with Capcom.

1. Atlus has confirmed that Persona 5: The Phantom X, initially released for mobile and PC, will be coming to consoles and additional territories. 2. The company announced this during an in-person event, also revealing plans for collaborations and crossovers with other Persona games and IPs. 3. The game, currently in beta in several Asian countries, aims to balance the gameplay effectively to enhance the experience.

1. Armored Core VI: Fires of Rubicon has sold over 3 million copies since its release. 2. The majority of sales, 2.8 million, occurred within the first two months, with only 200,000 additional units sold in the subsequent nine months. 3. Despite being a smaller franchise compared to FromSoftware's souls-like games, the success of Armored Core VI demonstrates the company's ability to produce successful non-souls-like titles.

1. Valve introduces significant improvements to Steam demos, including the ability to add demos to the library without immediate installation and the option to install demos even if the full game is owned. 2. Demos can now have separate store pages and user reviews, and they appear more frequently in the Steam store. 3. Developers and wishlisters are notified when a demo is launched, enhancing the overall demo experience on Steam.

1. Polyphony Digital released update 1.49 for Gran Turismo 7, which included improvements to the game's physics system. 2. The update introduced a humorous bug where vehicles bounce into the air unintentionally. 3. The development team is aware of the issue and is currently investigating the cause.

1. The Crash Bandicoot N. Sane Trilogy is set to be added to Xbox Game Pass on August 8th, following Microsoft's acquisition of Activision Blizzard. 2. This marks the third Activision Blizzard game to join the service, after Diablo IV in March and Modern Warfare III recently. 3. The trilogy has sold over 20 million copies since its release in 2017, making it a significant addition to the Game Pass library.

1. Rise of the Ronin, developed by Team Ninja and published by Koei Tecmo, has released a surprise demo on the PlayStation Store. 2. The demo allows players to experience part of the game and carry over their save data to the full version. 3. This move aims to attract more players to explore the game's world and potentially increase its popularity.

1. Sony announces a limited edition Concord DualSense controller, differing from their usual approach. 2. The controller is currently available in the U.S. through PlayStation’s Direct store, with hopes for wider availability. 3. Priced at $84.99, it is slightly more expensive than the standard DualSense.

1. The PS5 beta firmware update introduces personalized 3D audio profiles for headphones and earbuds. 2. Remote Play settings can now be adjusted per user and access can be limited. 3. The DualSense controller receives adaptive charging, but only for newer PS5 models.

1. GeForce Now adds four new games and several notable back-catalogue titles this week. 2. Skyrim and its Special Edition are now available for streaming on the service. 3. The update includes various new releases and popular games, marking the last batch for July.

1. Sony has announced the release of a PlayStation VR2 app on Steam, allowing PC users to use the VR headset with SteamVR. 2. The app is necessary for firmware updates and setting adjustments for the headset on PC. 3. Users need additional hardware including the PlayStation VR2 headset, Dual Sense VR controllers, and a PC adapter. Minimum PC specifications are also required for optimal performance.

1. The World of Warcraft team at Blizzard has formed a union called the WoW Game Makers Guild, becoming the second major Xbox studio to unionize. 2. The union is part of the Communications Workers of America, which also includes Bethesda Game Studios. 3. Microsoft has promised to recognize employee unions at Activision Blizzard studios, paving the way for fairer pay and conditions through collective bargaining.

1. Stalker 2: Heart of Chornobyl is set to release on November 20th, following multiple delays due to the Ukraine conflict and cyberattacks. 2. A new gameplay deep dive will be hosted on Xbox YouTube channel next month. 3. The game will be available on Xbox Series X/S, PC, and for Game Pass subscribers on day-one, with some changes in Game Pass tiers affecting access.

1. Fallout: London, a total conversion mod for Fallout 4, is released today, offering a new campaign set in London. 2. The mod requires a downgraded version of Fallout 4 due to stability issues with the Next Gen update. 3. Available for free on GOG, the mod is exclusive to PC players and not compatible with consoles.