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• Latest news Former TSMC manager indicted under Taiwan National Security Act for alleged tech leak to China

  Taiwanese prosecutors have indicted a former TSMC deputy manager for allegedly stealing trade secrets to transfer to China. Authorities say he copied 21 confidential documents and discussed creating a semiconductor analysis firm called CSMAC in China. The suspect has been detained, faces up to seven years in prison, and TSMC says it recovered the documents.

• Latest news Lego reveals official The X-Files set, due in August

  Lego announced an official The X-Files set and shared first images. The set is scheduled to arrive in August. Further details, including price and piece count, have not been disclosed.

• Latest news What Awaits, Aleksey?: a Papers, Please-style game about finding dissidents

  What Awaits, Aleksey? is a mystery-puzzle game where you play a security officer in a fictional 1970s communist state. You sort through mail, decode ciphers, analyze photos and wiretaps to identify members of an underground dissident cell. The game balances careful deduction with risk: some cases become clear, while wrong calls draw reprimands from superiors.

• Latest news Splatoon Raiders review — hectic, overwhelming but delightful

  Eurogamer reviewed Splatoon Raiders, an offshoot of the Splatoon series. The game delivers hectic, fast-paced action that can feel overwhelming. Despite that intensity, the reviewer found it to be an enjoyable experience.

• Latest news IO Interactive spotlights Lennie James' John Greenway in 007: First Light

  IO Interactive has shared development details about John Greenway, a mentor figure in 007: First Light. The character is performed by Lennie James (The Walking Dead, Line of Duty). Greenway was written to be initially guarded and gradually open up, reflecting British writing and a restrained emotional approach.

• Latest news Get the Pirate Captain Outfit in Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Resynced

  The Pirate Captain Outfit is obtained via a treasure hunt, not a story unlock. Pick up the treasure map in Corozal, then travel to Ambergris Key. Search the marked cave and dig up the chest to claim the outfit and extra rewards.

• Latest news Warframe: Tau revealed at TennoCon 2026 — new story, frame and card game

  Digital Extremes announced Warframe: Tau at TennoCon 2026. The winter update sends players to the Tau system and includes new story missions, a new Warframe, quality‑of‑life changes and a card game.

• Latest news Ridley Scott film starring Matt Damon hits Prime Video top 10 after The Odyssey

  Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey opened to $264.1 million internationally in its first weekend. Nolan wrote and directed the film, and Matt Damon has been singled out for his lead performance as Odysseus. Following that release, a Ridley Scott sci‑fi movie starring Damon has reached #6 on Prime Video's top 10, according to FlixPatrol.

• Latest news Fallout 5 enters preproduction; Polygon lists 10 suggested improvements

  Bethesda has confirmed Fallout 5 is in preproduction. Polygon published a piece outlining 10 adjustments it says would improve the next Fallout. The suggestions focus on refining gameplay systems, worldbuilding, and player experience. No release date or official features have been announced.

• Latest news All 49 achievements in Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced

  Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced features 49 achievements that span story progression, naval combat, exploration, collectibles, stealth, and side activities. The list is designed to reward different playstyles and encourage full exploration of the Caribbean. A complete list with unlock instructions is available to help players fully complete the game.

• Latest news Dinoblade: Spinosaurus soulslike with mouth-held greatsword launches on Steam July 23

  Dinoblade is a dinosaur-themed soulslike from Team Spino that launches on Steam on July 23. Players control a young Spinosaurus wielding a colossal Great Sword in its mouth in third-person combat. A demo is available now and the game has amassed over 500,000 Steam wishlists; the latest trailer highlights weaponised dinosaurs and teases a meteor boss.

• Latest news Kevin Feige expresses disappointment over seven-year delay of MCU Blade

  Seven years after announcing a Blade film in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, Marvel has not released the movie. Marvel Studios president Kevin Feige said he was disappointed by the project's prolonged lack of progress. No new release date or production details were provided.

• Latest news Denshattack! includes an unexpected Guitar Hero-style musical boss fight

  Polygon's review highlights an unexpected musical boss fight in Denshattack! that echoes Guitar Hero mechanics. The game is packed with surreal, memorable set pieces. The musical boss is called out as a standout moment in the 2026 release.

• Latest news FBI arrests 21-year-old over malware in Steam-listed games

  The FBI arrested 21-year-old Zyaire Dontaevious Zamarion Wilkins in Florida, accusing him of distributing malware embedded in several Steam-listed games. The complaint says the malware infected about 8,000 PCs and enabled theft of more than $200,000 in cryptocurrency. Authorities say Wilkins and two unnamed co-conspirators promoted the games on Discord, Telegram, X and LinkedIn and were traced through Google cookie records and device seizures.

• Latest news Disney+ greenlights Afterlife with Archie for Halloween 2027

  Disney+ has officially greenlit the in-development series Afterlife with Archie. The adaptation of Archie Comics, set in Riverdale, is scheduled to premiere on Halloween 2027.

• Latest news Steam Train Fest cuts Train Simulator Classic DLC bundle to ~$6,934 (790 pieces)

  Steam's Train Fest sale discounts Train Simulator Classic and most of its 790 DLC items. Buying every DLC at full price would cost about $15,621; the sale lowers that to roughly $6,933.80, about 55% off. The base game is 80% off at $6. Other recent train releases like Denshattack and EverRail also have discounts.

• Latest news Path of Exile devs reject campaign skip, plan to refresh campaigns instead

  Grinding Gear Games says the 10-act league campaign remains required before entering endgame. Developers oppose a campaign-skip option, arguing it reduces player investment and satisfaction. Rather than add a skip, they plan to keep campaigns fresh each league and maintain the requirement for PoE and PoE2 leagues.

• Latest news Ubisoft to announce Ghost Recon news next month as leaks emerge

  Ubisoft said it will share new information about the Ghost Recon franchise next month, coinciding with the series' 25th anniversary. The announcement came the same day that leaks reportedly revealed some upcoming details. Ubisoft has not yet released specifics about the planned news.

• Latest news In‑game 'religious war' returns to Old School RuneScape as players don robes

  An in‑game 'religious war' has resurfaced in Old School RuneScape. Players are dressing in robes, arming staves and grouping up to venture into dangerous areas. The activity appears to be a community-driven series of roleplay and conflict events.

• Latest news Hot Toys debuts first sixth-scale Marvel Rivals Luna Snow figure at SDCC

  Hot Toys unveiled a sixth-scale Luna Snow figure at San Diego Comic-Con, its first entry in the Marvel Rivals line. The collectible uses a silicone body, an asymmetrical bob headsculpt with rolling eyeballs, multiple swap-out hands and detailed accessories including music-note and attack effects. No release date or price were announced; Hot Toys figures typically have about a year lead time and retail around $300 through vendors like Sideshow. The company also revealed a limited-edition Junji Ito–illustrated Sam Porter Bridges figure from Death Stranding 2.

• Latest news Gremlin unlock: Battle Pass reward in Black Ops 7 and Warzone

  Gremlin is a new weapon added in Black Ops 7 and Warzone Season 5. It is unlocked through the Season 5 Battle Pass rather than via challenges, events, or the store. Progress through Battle Pass pages until you reach the Gremlin tier. Once unlocked, the weapon is available in both BO7 and Warzone.

• Latest news Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced sells over 3 million in first week

  Ubisoft announced the remake has sold more than 3 million units across all platforms in its first week. This follows an earlier report of a 2 million opening. The game reached the new milestone within seven days of release.

• Latest news Footage of cancelled Kingdom Hearts: Missing-Link leaks online

  Video of the cancelled mobile game Kingdom Hearts: Missing-Link has appeared online. Development reportedly ended just over a year ago. The clips show Keyblade-wielding astronauts and other in-game footage. The origin and authenticity of the leak remain unclear.

• Latest news Steam release surge coincides with rising AI-disclosures on new games

  Steam's monthly new-game output has risen sharply since Steam Direct, exceeding 1,500 releases per month since February 2025. There were 21,382 new games in 2025 and 13,359 new titles by mid-July 2026. A census of ~53,600 games (mid-2023 to mid-2026) shows AI-disclosure rates climbing from 10.9% (2024) to 19.9% (2025) and 30.8% so far in 2026.

• Latest news Marathon’s Vault Breaker PvE mode launches July 21

  Vault Breaker, a limited-time roguelite PvE mode, arrives with Marathon’s mid-season 2 update on July 21. Players infiltrate Vaults in the Cryo Archive to collect Vault Data. Expect tougher Vaults guarded by UESC bots and Warden bosses, with top-tier loot available.

• Latest news House of the Dragon S3E5 — Gold Cloaks murdered, council seeks answers

  In Season 3 Episode 5, members of the city guard (Gold Cloaks) are being found dead. Queen Rhaenyra’s council spends the meeting debating multiple threats while Daemon raises the killings as a pressing concern. The episode centers on the mystery of who is targeting the Gold Cloaks.

• Latest news House of the Dragon resolves a political question Game of Thrones left open

  House of the Dragon addresses a political mystery that Game of Thrones did not resolve. HBO's adaptations of George R.R. Martin's Westeros — including Game of Thrones and A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms — continue to dramatize the books' political intrigue. The series emphasizes fragile alliances, rebellions and court scheming as central story drivers.

• Latest news The Odyssey: Homecoming, fate and mythic conflict

  Attributed to Homer, The Odyssey follows Odysseus’s ten-year struggle to return to Ithaca. The epic focuses on homecoming and the tension between free will and predetermined fate. Gods, monsters and legendary encounters drive much of the story’s action.

• Latest news Game of Thrones: War for Westeros resurfaces, now set for 2027 release

  Game of Thrones: War for Westeros reappeared more than a year after its initial announcement. Developers announced the game will now launch in 2027. The update follows an extended period of silence around the project's development.

• Latest news Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey opens to $124.5M domestic weekend

  Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey grossed $124.5 million domestically in its opening weekend, per Deadline. The performance is notable amid a summer of several underperforming franchise films. It highlights continued audience interest in director-driven releases.