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  1. 212 Million Americans Play Video Games Weekly

    212 Million Americans Play Video Games Weekly

    A new ESA report says 212.3 million people in the United States play video games weekly, spanning children, parents, Boomers and beyond.

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  2. Marvel’s Wolverine Lands on PS5 in September

    Marvel’s Wolverine Lands on PS5 in September

    Insomniac’s Marvel’s Wolverine launches for PS5 on September 15, 2026, with preorders live and Standard Edition pricing set at $69.99 in the US and €79.99 in Italy.

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  3. God of War Laufey Puts Faye in Command

    God of War Laufey Puts Faye in Command

    Sony and Santa Monica Studio have revealed a PS5 God of War led by Faye, with a new afterlife realm, faster combat, and no release date yet.

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  4. Tomb Raider: Legacy of Atlantis Gets Date

    Tomb Raider: Legacy of Atlantis Gets Date

    Lara Croft’s reimagined first adventure now has a February 12, 2027 release date, new trailer details and confirmed editions across major platforms.

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  5. Black Ops 7 Classic Mode Slows the Fight

    Black Ops 7 Classic Mode Slows the Fight

    Black Ops 7 Season 04 adds Black Ops Classic, a multiplayer playlist that removes omnimovement and wall jump for a more traditional Call of Duty pace.

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  6. Songs of the Past Expansion Sets Up Witcher 4

    Songs of the Past Expansion Sets Up Witcher 4

    CD Projekt says Songs of the Past tells a standalone Geralt story, while also acting “in a way” as a prologue to The Witcher 4.

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  7. Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 Lands in 2026

    Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 Lands in 2026

    Activision and Infinity Ward have confirmed Modern Warfare 4 for October 23, 2026, with a Korean campaign, Switch 2 support, rebuilt multiplayer and DMZ returning.

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  8. Warzone Last-Gen Phase-Out Begins

    Warzone Last-Gen Phase-Out Begins

    Activision will remove key Warzone store purchases from PlayStation 4 and Xbox One on June 4, then shut the last-gen in-game store on June 25.

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  9. The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt: Songs of the Past Expansion Announced for 2027 Release

    The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt: Songs of the Past Expansion Announced for 2027 Release

    CD Projekt Red has announced The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt — Songs of the Past, a new expansion coming in 2027 to PS5, Xbox Series X|S and PC. The DLC will bring players back as Geralt of Rivia, reopening a story many believed had ended with Blood and Wine.

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  10. Valve Raises Steam Deck OLED Prices as Memory Costs Hit Handheld Gaming PCs

    Valve Raises Steam Deck OLED Prices as Memory Costs Hit Handheld Gaming PCs

    Valve has raised the price of the Steam Deck OLED, with the 512GB model now costing $789 and the 1TB version $949. The company says the increase is due to rising memory and storage costs. The move makes the Steam Deck OLED less of a budget-friendly option and puts it closer to premium handheld gaming PCs.

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  11. Fortune’s Keep Returns to Call of Duty: Warzone With Season 04 on June 4

    Fortune’s Keep Returns to Call of Duty: Warzone With Season 04 on June 4

    Fortune’s Keep returns to Call of Duty: Warzone with Season 04, launching on June 4, 2026. The fan-favorite Resurgence map promises fast-paced combat, vertical gameplay, and fresh strategies for both veteran and new players.

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