➀ Gears of War: Reloaded, a remake of the 2006 classic, has surpassed 1 million players just two days after its release; ➁ The game is a day-one addition to Xbox Game Pass; ➂ Gears of War: Reloaded is currently the 5th best-selling game on PS5.

➀ The Yooka-Laylee duology is a series of retro platformers reminiscent of the Nintendo 64 and PSOne mascot titles; ➁ Playtonic announced a remake of the first game, Yooka-Replaylee, for current-gen consoles; ➃ The game is set to launch on October 9th, 2025, with upgrades and new content.

➀ The Katamari series has been officially announced for its 20th anniversary, marking the first new console entry in over a decade; ➁ The game is set to launch on October 24th on all current-gen platforms; ➂ Features include new support tools, historical era campaigns, 69 playable characters, character customization, and a 4-player PvP mode.

➀ Dragon Ball: Sparking! Zero is set to launch on Nintendo Switch and Switch 2; ➁ The game features a massive character roster, including new characters from Dragon Ball Super and Dragon Ball Daima; ➂ The game will be available on November 14th.

➀ EA has started marketing Battlefield 6 after months of playtests; ➁ Closed and open beta plans for Battlefield 6 have been leaked; ➂ The closed beta is set for August 7-8, followed by an open beta from August 9-10; ➃ A second open beta is scheduled for August 14-17.

➀ The Ace Combat series celebrates its 30th anniversary; ➁ The team is preparing for the next game; ➂ The director Kazutoki Kono teases new developments.

➀ Netflix is set to remove 22 games from its service next month; ➁ Titles include notable games like Hades and Katana Zero; ➂ The move follows the removal of several games last year and may indicate a shift away from the gaming industry.

➀ Microsoft has announced the release date, price, features, and bonus content of the enhanced version of Senua’s Saga: Hellblade II for PlayStation 5. The game will be available as a free update on August 12 for Xbox Series X|S, PC, and Steam. The Standard Edition costs $49.99, while the Deluxe Edition is priced at $69.99 and includes the first game, Hellblade: Senua’s Sacrifice, optimized for PlayStation 5. ➁ The enhanced version introduces several improvements and additions, such as Performance Mode on PS5/Pro and Xbox Series X, a new 'Very High' fidelity preset on PC, official Steam Deck verification, the return of the Dark Rot mechanic, improved photo mode, and 4 hours of developer commentary. ➂ The PS5 version of the first game is currently unknown if it will be available outside of the deluxe edition.

➀ Call of Duty has announced a crossover with Beavis and Butt-Head; ➁ The crossover is set to be released with the launch of Season 4 Reloaded for Call of Duty: Black Ops 6; ➂ The new operators will feature a cell-shaded aesthetic.

➀ Sega's upcoming kart racer 'Sonic Racing: Crossworlds' has confirmed the inclusion of non-SEGA characters such as SpongeBob SquarePants, TMNT, and Avatar. ➁ The game will feature a variety of crossover characters from different franchises, making it the most expansive entry in the kart racing series yet. ➂ The announcement of these new IPs has generated excitement among fans, with discussions about potential characters and the game's competition with Mario Kart World.

➀ The threat of monthly price increases is a common concern with subscription services; ➁ Sony's PlayStation+ subscribers are expected to see a price increase as the company aims to maximize profitability; ➂ Microsoft's Game Pass may also increase in price, following a previous rise in July 2024.

➀ Capcom的PRAGMATA在2020年索尼的“游戏未来”展示会上首次亮相，自那时起已经经历了多次跳票；➁ 最近在State of Play活动中宣布，游戏将于2026年发布；➂ Capcom表示，他们希望确保这是一次难忘的冒险。

➀ Ubisoft has officially greenlit a sequel to The Crew; ➁ The Crew Motorfest has been a success with over 12 million players; ➂ The next game in the series will return to the format of the first two titles.

➀ Mundfish, the developer of Atomic Heart, has launched Mundfish Powerhouse, a new publishing initiative to support developers and investors. ➁ The initiative aims to be a full-scale creative and operational partner, offering production expertise and hands-on support. ➃ Powerhouse will partner with projects that have great potential to set a new standard for quality and creative risk.

➀ Fans have been eagerly waiting for the official announcement of a new Bioshock game for over 10 years; ➁ 2K is reportedly preparing an announcement related to the BioShock franchise, possibly before the end of summer; ➂ The project could be the next mainline game, Netflix project, or a remaster/remake of the original BioShock.

➀ Ubisoft's Assassin's Creed Shadows has been successful, with high critic scores and solid player numbers; ➁ The first paid DLC, 'Claws of Awaji', is expected to arrive in September; ➂ A rumored co-op mode, codenamed 'LEAGUE', is in development and set for release next year.

➀ Kojima Productions has announced the 'World Strand Tour' for Death Stranding 2: On the Beach, set to visit 12 locations globally. The tour is set to start next month and will include special events and guests at each stop. The tour is expected to be more of a fan celebration than a traditional marketing event. ➁ The tour dates and locations have been revealed, with the game set to release on June 26th, 2025, exclusively on PlayStation 5. ➂ The first game, Death Stranding, was praised for its unique and evocative gameplay and strong message.

➀ Sega announced the upgrade of Virtua Fighter 5 R.E.V.O. for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, and Nintendo Switch 2; ➁ Cross-play capabilities will be introduced, allowing PC and console players to compete; ➂ Additional content is expected to be added to the console versions, with details to be revealed in future updates.

➀ Rockstar's second trailer for Grand Theft Auto 6 has shattered records with over 475 million views in 24 hours; ➁ The trailer has outperformed even Hollywood film records, beating films like Deadpool & Wolverine and Fantastic Four: First Steps; ➂ The song 'Hot Together' by The Pointer Sisters has seen a 102,000% increase in Spotify streams since the trailer's release.

➀ Split Fiction, a game by Hazelight Studios, has reached a new sales milestone of 4 million copies; ➁ The game sold over 1 million copies in its first 48 hours and has continued to perform well; ➂ Hazelight Studios, known for A Way Out and It Takes Two, has achieved another major success with Split Fiction.