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• Astralis name NEO head coach; Xirreth joins as performance coach

  Astralis have appointed Polish CS legend NEO as their new head coach. He will be joined on the coaching staff by Xirreth, who takes over as performance coach. The changes were announced via HLTV. No further roster details were provided.

• Former Rockstar producer weighs in on GTA 6 console-only launch

  GTA 6 launches on consoles on 19 November; PC players won't have access at release. Former Rockstar producer John Ricchio, who worked on GTA V, Red Dead Redemption and Max Payne 3, commented on the decision. He said the choice isn't about disregarding PC and pointed to other reasons for a console-first rollout.

• Ubisoft developing New Game Plus for Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced

  Ubisoft is working on a New Game Plus mode for Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced, game director Richard Knight confirmed. The feature is in early development. The decision follows the remaster's strong performance.

• How to unlock the Skeleton Crew outfit in Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Resynced

  The Skeleton Crew outfit is the Deceased Crew Attire, a Ship Vanity sold by a vendor on a small island near Salt Key Bank. It must be purchased with Animal Bones, so collecting enough bones is the main requirement. Buy it from the vendor to change your crew to the skeleton-themed appearance.

• Earn Modern Warfare 4 beta code entries by watching CoD Champs 2026

  Activision is offering viewers a chance to win Modern Warfare 4 open beta codes by watching the Call of Duty League Championship broadcast on Champs Sunday, July 19, 2026. Viewers earn up to three sweepstakes tickets based on total Twitch watch time. Tickets give a chance to receive an MW4 beta code but do not guarantee one.

• PS Plus Premium and Extra: July games announced

  PlayStation has revealed the July game line-up for PS Plus Premium and Extra. The monthly drop adds a new batch of titles for subscribers to play over the summer. Eurogamer covered the announcement and the list of included games.

• All outfits in Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced — how to unlock them

  Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced expands Edward Kenway's wardrobe with numerous outfits. Most are unlocked through story missions, treasure hunts, side quests, in‑game shops, and progression tracks. The source provides a complete breakdown of every current unlockable outfit.

• Zenimax Online leadership among 200+ Xbox layoffs at Elder Scrolls Online studio

  Multiple senior leaders at Zenimax Online Studios were cut as part of broad Xbox layoffs. The reductions total over 200 redundancies at the Elder Scrolls Online developer. The staffing changes have prompted questions about ESO's future and the studio's long-term capacity.

• Warframe’s Iceblade of Narin: 66th Warframe, Prime Access, and a rework

  Iceblade of Narin is Warframe’s next major update and the final stop before the journey beyond the Origin System. The patch adds the game’s 66th Warframe, two new deluxe collections, the upcoming Prime Access, and a rework of a much-requested frame. Dot Esports’ write-up also covers the update’s release date and Prime Access details.

• Modern Warfare 4 teases Kill Block — procedurally assembled multiplayer arena

  Infinity Ward released a brief teaser for Kill Block, a new multiplayer mode in Modern Warfare 4. The mode features an ever-changing small arena assembled from hundreds of map variations. Multiplayer gameplay for Kill Block is due to debut this week.

• Forza Horizon 6 Series 3 "Italian Exotics" — Festival Playlist and car pack details

  Series 3, called Italian Exotics, runs July 16 to Aug. 13. The Festival Playlist offers 10 reward cars, including three new-to-Horizon vehicles: 2024 Lamborghini Temerario, 1984 De Tomaso Pantera GT5, and 2022 Lamborghini Huracán EVO Spyder. Separately, the Italian Passion Car Pack adds four paid cars (listed below) unless you own the Premium Edition or Premium Upgrade.

• CoD Champs 2026: July 16–19 in Las Vegas — OpTic Texas defends title

  The Call of Duty League Championship 2026 runs July 16–19 in Las Vegas, with the top eight regular-season teams competing for the Black Ops 7 world title. OpTic Texas enters as the two-time defending champions and four-time world champions. Major winners LA Thieves, FaZe Vegas, and Paris Gentle Mates are among the challengers.

• MIBR dismisses academy captain stormzyn after in-game doll interaction

  MIBR has dismissed academy captain stormzyn from the organisation. The decision followed a controversial in-game interaction with a doll on the floor of the Cache map. The player was removed from the academy roster after the incident.

• New Phantom beat paiN to close Stake Ranked day one

  New Phantom defeated paiN to finish day one of Stake Ranked. HEROIC's new additions made a solid account of themselves in their debut against 3DMAX. The matches concluded the opening day of the event.

• Faker named Esports Foundation Game Ambassador through 2028

  Lee 'Faker' Sang-hyeok has been appointed a Game Ambassador for the Esports World Cup and Esports Nations Cup through 2028. He joins Cristiano Ronaldo and Magnus Carlsen in the Esports Foundation Ambassador Program. Faker is widely regarded as one of the greatest League of Legends and esports players.

• Riot unveils League of Legends Classic; players question old-school skins

  Riot Games has revealed League of Legends Classic, a mode recreating core moments from early seasons. The mode combines elements from older seasons to emulate a past League experience. Some players have flagged champion skins and cosmetics as inconsistent with the original look, prompting questions about the release's faithfulness.

• Duskbloods Switch 2 playtest set for next month; access looks limited

  FromSoftware's The Duskbloods will run a playtest on Nintendo Switch 2 next month, announced during June's Nintendo Direct. Early signs indicate getting into the playtest may be difficult due to limited access. This will be players' first hands‑on look at the new game.

• OpenPuck lets Steam Controller emulate Xbox, Switch and PlayStation

  OpenPuck is a DIY project from GitHub user safijari that uses a Pro Micro NRF52840 board to make the Steam Controller emulate Xbox, Nintendo Switch and PlayStation controllers. The ~$8 board is flashed over USB-C to act as the Steam wireless puck, after which the controller connects wirelessly and modes are switched via the four back buttons plus X/Y/B. Some modes and features are platform-limited (DualSense is PC-only; Switch and PS3 modes reported working on real consoles) and other caveats apply.

• Nightstar Sand in Palworld — uses and scarcity

  Nightstar sand is a mid‑to‑late‑game crafting material in Palworld used for items like metal detectors, beam swords, and other accessories. You generally need only small amounts to craft required gear. The resource is relatively rare and can be frustrating to locate. Plan for limited availability when progressing to mid/late game crafting.

• Dutch AWPer CRUC1AL to stand in for M8s at Stake Ranked

  Dutch AWPer CRUC1AL will stand in for M8s at the Stake Ranked event. He fills the roster spot vacated by MartinezSa. M8s will compete at Stake Ranked with CRUC1AL as their temporary pick.

• Ubisoft: 2026–27 will be quieter; bigger Assassin's Creed, Far Cry and Ghost Recon slate later

  In its 2025‑26 annual report Ubisoft says the 2026–27 fiscal year (began April 1) will have a lighter new‑release slate but will include Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced and other targeted premium games. The company expects a much larger content pipeline in fiscal years 2027–28 and 2028–29, with new Assassin's Creed, Far Cry and Ghost Recon entries. Ubisoft also plans to accelerate its live services, citing continued support for titles like Rainbow Six Siege.

• 2030 DRAM shortfall forecast: 28.7 exabytes, about a 25% deficit

  Citrini research projects a 28.7 exabyte DRAM shortfall in 2030 out of 157.5 EB total demand, leaving general DRAM supply about 25% below demand. The report says supply would be roughly 91 EB/year vs 120 EB/year demand for general DRAM, and notes current global DRAM capacity is around 40 EB. Analysts warn Chinese production ramp-ups won't fully close the gap and unmodeled physical-AI demand could widen the deficit.

• League of Legends Classic launches July 29 with Patch 26.15

  League of Legends Classic arrives on July 29 as part of Patch 26.15. It recreates an early-season Summoner’s Rift with old-school Runes and Masteries, classic items, Summoner Spells, and pre-rework champion kits. The mode will start with a 60-champion roster.

• Tony Gilroy and Pedro Pascal reunite for music mystery 'Behemoth!' in December

  Tony Gilroy, creator of Andor, is directing Behemoth!, a music-themed drama starring Pedro Pascal. Searchlight Pictures has scheduled the film for a December release. The project is described as a mystery and not a sci-fantasy piece.

• Dragon's Dogma 2 adds infinite fast travel stone; director says it's optional

  Capcom added the Eternal Ferrystone in a June patch, letting players teleport to assigned Portcrystals without using limited items. Director Kenta Kinoshita told Eurogamer the feature is an optional "third option," not a replacement for walking or using transport. Observers note that adding convenient fast travel can change how players approach the game's original travel design.

• Nintendo considering Switch 2 OLED from Samsung, concerned about cost

  ZDNet Korea reports Nintendo is exploring a 1080p OLED panel from Samsung Display for a potential Switch 2 OLED. The company is worried a premium price could hurt sales amid rising console prices and tight consumer spending. An OLED model could arrive as early as 2028, but timing and pricing remain uncertain. Nintendo will also ship an EU Switch 2 revision with a replaceable battery and discontinue the original Switch there.

• Halo: Campaign Evolved goes gold ahead of release

  Official Halo social accounts announced that Halo: Campaign Evolved has gone gold. That indicates the remake’s development is essentially complete and it’s ready for release. The update brings players a step closer to the original game that launched the franchise. The announcement did not include details on early access.

• Canceled LA Noire follow-up had mechanic that could fit GTA 6

  Rockstar's Grand Theft Auto 6 is expected in November. May marked the 15th anniversary of LA Noire, prompting an interview with former Team Bondi writer Daniel McMahon. The conversation revisited the studio's canceled follow-up, Whore of the Orient, which included a core mechanic some say would translate well to GTA 6.

• Widow's Bay nets 19 Emmy nominations, including Matthew Rhys and Stephen Root

  Apple TV’s Widow’s Bay received 19 Emmy nominations, including a nod for Outstanding Comedy Series. Matthew Rhys is nominated for Outstanding Lead Actor. Three supporting actors also earned nominations, including Stephen Root for his role as Wyck Crawford.

• Captain Price actor Barry Sloane appears in House of the Dragon; returns in MW4

  Barry Sloane, who voices Captain Price in recent Call of Duty titles, appeared as Ser Adrian Redfort in the July 11, 2025 episode of House of the Dragon. The Call of Duty account noted the resemblance between the characters’ mustaches. Sloane will reprise Captain Price in Modern Warfare 4 this October, which frames Price as a rogue driven by revenge after 2023’s MW3.