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• Black Flag Resynced: how to unlock new content and key gameplay changes

  Black Flag Resynced adds substantial new content and numerous gameplay tweaks to Assassin's Creed IV. New sidequests and a whole new chapter appear later in the game. Combat, stealth, and ship systems have been revised, and many unlocks now come via quests and new progression systems. This guide explains when and how to access the new content as you play.

• How to complete the Art Lover quest in Black Flag Resynced

  The Art Lover quest requires collecting 30 art pieces scattered across the Caribbean and returning them to Bernard at 15, 25 and 30 pieces. Completing it grants the Master Assassin (Ezio) outfit and the Obsidian Hull ornament. Art comes from ship models earned when you first board ships, purchasable pieces at General Stores, and paintings looted from plantation warehouses.

• Beat the four legendary ships in Black Flag Resynced

  Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Resynced brings back four tougher legendary ships with new phases and mechanics. They unlock after you destroy regional fortresses and now respawn after defeat. Prepare a near-fully upgraded Jackdaw and recruit three new naval officers to gain key advantages. Rewards have been changed from the original remake.

• LoL 26.14 preview: Corki & Mordekaiser buffed; Garen, Locke, Senna & Seraphine nerfed

  Riot published the balance preview for League of Legends Patch 26.14. Corki and Mordekaiser are receiving buffs while Garen, Locke, Senna and Seraphine are being nerfed. The update also includes several item changes, notably nerfs to Hextech Rocketbelt, Jack of All Trades and Protoplasm Harness.

• Persona 4 Revival will soften some Yosuke lines, producer says

  At Anime Expo, Persona 4 Revival general producer Kazuhisa Wada said the team will adjust some character expressions rather than change core personalities. The updates will target Yosuke's insensitive treatment of outsiders, which will be toned down to better fit today's context. Wada added other controversial social-link material, such as Kanji and Naoto, will remain largely unchanged. The move follows past Persona re-releases that altered contentious scenes.

• G2 Esports eliminate T1 3-1 at MSI 2026, end T1's top-four streak

  G2 Esports beat T1 3-1 in the MSI 2026 lower bracket, eliminating the defending world champions from the tournament. The loss ends T1's long run of top-four finishes at international events; this is the first time T1 has finished outside the top four. T1 are now out of contention at MSI 2026.

• n1ssim returns to Legacy starting roster after post-IEM Cologne bench request

  n1ssim has rejoined Legacy's starting lineup. He had asked to be benched following the IEM Cologne Major. Media reports (HLTV) confirm his decision to return.

• Jimpphat discusses MOUZ exit and new start at Aurora

  Finnish player Jimpphat appeared on the natun ja Robun CS Podcast to discuss recent career moves. He spoke about his departure from MOUZ and the transition to Aurora. The episode sheds light on his reasons and plans going forward.

• Analyst: Sony's 2028 all-digital move driven by profitability, not loyalty

  Sony will stop producing physical PlayStation discs starting in 2028 and third-party games on PlayStation will also go all-digital. Circana analyst Mat Piscatella and other industry observers say companies prioritize profit over customer loyalty. Digital sales offer much higher margins, and experts expect Sony is unlikely to reverse the decision.

• Obsidian reportedly shifting to new Fallout project; Avowed sequel shelved

  Bloomberg reports Obsidian Entertainment will focus on a new Fallout game, pausing an Avowed sequel and other unannounced projects. Josh Sawyer is said to lead the project, with Bethesda involved. It’s not yet clear whether the game will be Fallout 5 or a New Vegas–style spin‑off. The change comes amid recent Xbox-driven layoffs at Obsidian.

• Over 220,000 sign petition urging Sony to keep PlayStation discs

  Canadian retailer PNP Games launched a Change.org petition on July 1 asking Sony to continue producing PlayStation game discs past January 2028. The petition has gathered more than 220,000 signatures. PNP Games argues ending physical media would harm retailers, the pre-owned market, collectors and jobs and would reduce consumer choice. The campaign asks Sony to reverse or revise its plan to end disc production.

• Xbox Cancels Obsidian's Avowed Sequel, Lays Off About 25% of Staff

  Bloomberg and Game File report that Xbox and Obsidian have cancelled the sequel to 2025 RPG Avowed and laid off roughly 52 employees, about a quarter of Obsidian's staff. Sources say multiple projects were cut so the studio can focus on the Fallout franchise under Xbox's strategy. Reports also indicate the Avowed sequel was progressing and a small group may continue work in case it is reconsidered. The original Avowed earned generally positive reviews but failed to meet Microsoft's sales expectations.

• Papergames pulls Love and Deepspace booth after Valko controversy

  Developer Papergames has withdrawn its Love and Deepspace booth from Bilibili World 2026 amid fallout over the quickly cancelled love interest Valko, Kotaku reports. The studio issued an apology saying it will conduct internal rectification and cited protecting national sentiment and Chinese culture. An empty booth at last week's Anime Expo underscored the character's absence, and fan petitions and divisions over Valko continue.

• Fallout Season 2 Earns 10 Emmy Nominations; No Acting Nods

  Amazon's Fallout Season 2 received 10 Emmy nominations, largely in production, design, makeup, sound and stunt categories. Season 1 had 16 nominations and won two Emmys in 2024. No acting nominations were received, prompting discussion around Walton Goggins' praised performance. Season 3 is now in production and a new Fallout game from Obsidian has been reported.

• BC.Game targets Mongolian player mzinho in bid for top-5 finish

  Sources report BC.Game is pursuing Mongolian CS:GO player mzinho. The international team could add another Mongolian star as it aims to reach a top-5 ranking by year-end. No transfer has been confirmed.

• Minecraft adds cushions for the first time after 17 years

  Minecraft is introducing cushions that let players sit. The new cushions are available now in the latest preview build. A full release including the feature is planned for later this year.

• Bithell Games announces immersive vampire sim Vampirium: 1997

  Bithell Games has revealed a new immersive sim called Vampirium: 1997. The studio is known for Tron: Catalyst, John Wick Hex and Thomas Was Alone. Few additional details or a release date have been provided so far.

• Stake Ranked Episode 3 bracket announced — Brollan and MartinezSa debut for HEROIC

  HLTV has published the bracket for Stake Ranked Episode 3. Brollan and MartinezSa will make their HEROIC debuts against 3DMAX. Further matchups in the episode were listed by the organizer.

• Longtime Bethesda artist behind Skyrim's khajiit and argonians laid off

  Christiane Meister, a senior character artist who worked at Bethesda for 27 years, was included in Xbox's first round of layoffs. Meister contributed to every Elder Scrolls title from Morrowind through Skyrim and led design work on the khajiit and argonians. She confirmed her job search on LinkedIn after the layoff; her duties included creating character art, handing off concepts, and overseeing outsourced assets.

• Dragon Age creator David Gaider says he won't play The Veilguard, blames EA

  David Gaider, creator of Thedas and former BioWare lead writer, says he will not play Dragon Age: The Veilguard. He cites not wanting to see changes to his original work and knowledge of the game's difficult development. Gaider also alleges EA handicapped the team and set the project up to fail, contributing to creative shortfalls and unmet expectations.

• Palworld won't raise price as it reaches 1.0 on July 10

  Pocketpair confirmed Palworld will hit version 1.0 on Friday, 10 July and will not increase the game's price at launch. The open-world survival title entered early access in January 2024 and has received over two years of updates. Ongoing legal disputes with Nintendo are separate from the pricing decision.

• Microsoft reportedly leans on Bethesda to deliver Elder Scrolls 6

  Reports say Xbox is facing trouble and Microsoft plans to double down on its biggest franchises. That shift increases pressure on Bethesda to deliver The Elder Scrolls 6, which was announced eight years ago. It’s unclear how an “all hands” focus will affect the game’s development timeline.

• Chainsmoker Cat's debut blends addiction drama with crude humor

  A Polygon review says the first episode of Chainsmoker Cat juxtaposes serious themes of addiction with broad, crude slapstick. The tonal shifts make the premiere feel uneven and sometimes unsettling. Critics describe the episode as messy but notable for its ambition.

• Paralives' early access success supports long-term free DLC model

  Paralives launched in early access in May and has been well received for its cozy life-sim gameplay. The 15-person developer, funded by Patreon and without outside investors, says early sales make a free updates and DLC plan viable for the game's lifespan. Several free content drops, including an Unpacking collaboration, have already been released. The approach is compared to No Man's Sky’s long-term free expansion strategy.

• Paralives says it isn't trying to replace The Sims; aims to broaden life-sim options

  Paralives' team rejects the 'Sims-killer' label, framing the game as another option in the life-sim genre. Developers say more competing titles help players and plan years of free content after strong launch sales as the game continues in early access.

• Slopfix charges up to $10,000 to trim AI-generated code using AI

  Slopfix, a three-person team, offers codebase cleanup services up to $10,000, using Claude Code under strict human oversight. Fees are performance-based and tied to the number of lines removed (example: removing 65,000 of 100,000 lines yields the full fee). The goal is to reduce duplication and inefficiencies in AI-generated code to improve maintainability. The service appears as projects like Godot and some emulator communities push back on AI-generated contributions.

• Doom: The Dark Ages expansion praised while new Chain Spear divides players

  Doom: The Dark Ages - Revelations was revealed weeks ago and is largely being enjoyed by players. However, the new Chain Spear weapon has split opinion, with some players saying they prefer the returning shield. Separately, Xbox has made deep cuts at developer id Software that could affect the studio and its games going forward.

• Palworld hits 40 million players ahead of 1.0 launch

  After two and a half years in early access, Pocketpair says Palworld has passed 40 million players ahead of its 1.0 release on July 10. The 1.0 update brings new Pals, improved combat and overhauled raid and quest systems. Pocketpair also confirmed the price will remain $29.99 and the game is on PC, Xbox Series X|S and PS5.

• Palworld to keep $29.99 price for 1.0 launch on July 10

  Palworld will launch its version 1.0 on July 10 and will retain the $29.99 price. The survival game has been in early access since January 2024. Developer Pocketpair had previously warned the price might rise but confirmed it will not at launch.

• Valve releases Proton 11 (rebased on Wine 11) with Resident Evil support

  Valve has released Proton 11, a new version of its Windows-on-Linux compatibility layer rebased on Wine 11. It’s available in Steam’s compatibility settings or per-game compatibility options. Proton 11 includes various fixes (notably KDE window maximization) and a list of newly playable titles, including Resident Evil (1996) and Resident Evil 2 (1998).