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• Final Fantasy 7: Ever Crisis mobile service to end Oct. 6, 2026

  Square Enix will end service for the mobile game Final Fantasy 7: Ever Crisis on Oct. 6, 2026. The title launched in 2023 and will have run just over three years. The shutdown continues a recent pattern of Square Enix discontinuing mobile titles.

• Build a Rocket Boy staff to picket Edinburgh studio over fan event

  Members of Build a Rocket Boy will picket outside the studio’s Edinburgh offices on Saturday 11 July. The workers are protesting a fan event the developer is hosting. The studio is the developer behind the game MindsEye. No further details were provided in the report.

• 2026 live-action Moana closely mirrors the 2016 original, adds little new

  A Polygon review finds Disney’s 2026 live-action Moana reproduces most lines, beats, and songs from the 2016 animated film. Changes are limited to small jokes and minor production tweaks. The review says the remake lacks a distinct artistic or conceptual voice.

• slaxejezzz: Dastan is pushy in-game but friendly off-stage

  PARIVISION player slaxejezzz said new head coach Dastan can push hard during matches but is kind and fun in person. slaxejezzz added the coach has met his expectations since joining the team.

• Erling Haaland shares gaming setup and asks Xbox for sponsorship

  Erling Haaland posted a 'day in the life' video showing his gaming setup and saying he's a big Xbox fan. He owns an Xbox mini‑fridge, said he wants Xbox to sponsor him, and also had a DualSense controller on his table. Haaland named Modern Warfare 2, Minecraft and GTA among his top games and said he's excited for GTA 6. His Xbox library includes FC 24 (which features him); Norway play England in the World Cup quarterfinal on July 11.

• First trailer for M3GAN spin-off Soulm8te released; streaming Aug 1

  Blumhouse and Universal released the first trailer for Soulm8te, an erotic thriller spin-off of the M3GAN franchise. The film is headed straight to digital and will be available for streaming on Aug. 1. The follow-up arrives despite M3GAN 2.0’s weaker box-office performance.

• Subnautica 2 early access gets first major update — fish can now be stunned

  Unknown Worlds has released the first major update for Subnautica 2 in early access. The patch introduces a stun mechanic for fish as a defensive option but does not add lethal fish-killing tools.

• Preview: The Blood of Dawnwalker — day/night vampirism and a 30-day time limit

  In a four-hour preview, The Blood of Dawnwalker sets up a protagonist who is human by day and a bloodthirsty monster by night after an incidental siring. Combat blends action-RPG hits with For Honor‑style directional blocks, timed parries and an ability tree that unlocks vampiric skills. A 30-day day/night time-management layer tasks you with saving Coen’s family from vampire lord Brancis; early impressions find the systems promising but not yet fully proven.

• Inner City Run Drift Zone location in Forza Horizon 6

  The Inner City Run Drift Zone in Forza Horizon 6 is a focused spot for testing drifting skills. It’s more challenging than many other drift zones: a single mistake can send you into a nearby lake.

• Marvel Rivals Season 9: hero reworks, Ultimate charge tweaks, Regenerative Shields

  NetEase released the Season 9 patch for Marvel Rivals on July 10. The update reworks several key heroes across every role, adjusts Ultimate charge rates, and introduces Regenerative Shields. Changes are intended to alter fight pacing and overall balance.

• China's NVDB warns Claude Code versions had data‑leaking monitoring backdoor

  China's National Vulnerability Database (NVDB) says several recent Claude Code versions contained a monitoring mechanism that sent sensitive data, including location and user identifiers, to remote servers without consent. The advisory covers versions 2.1.91 through 2.1.196; 2.1.196 was replaced by 2.1.200 on July 3. NVDB posted the warning on WeChat and advised users to uninstall or update and to tighten data-access controls. Anthropic had not responded to requests for comment; Alibaba has separately banned Claude at work amid related concerns.

• Science Saru’s Ghost in the Shell anime will follow the manga 'one-to-one'

  Science Saru's new Ghost in the Shell anime premieres July 7 on Prime Video. Director Mokochan and character designer Shuhei Handa told Polygon at Anime Expo the series uses Shirow's original manga as a direct blueprint. The production opted to avoid reinterpretation and stick closely to the source material.

• Minecraft adds craftable cushions for sitting after 17 years

  A forthcoming Minecraft update introduces a craftable cushion that allows players to sit, the first straightforward sitting method in the game's 17-year history. Cushions are made from new wool slabs and come in 16 colors. The announcement comes as Mojang faces layoffs and organizational changes at Xbox, including a direct reporting line to CEO Asha Shamra and Helen Chiang’s promotion to Xbox COO.

• Arc Raiders adds separate Solo, Duo and Trio matchmaking tracking

  Patch 1.36.0 for Arc Raiders introduces separate playstyle tracking for Solo, Duo and Trio matchmaking pools. The update is live now on PC, PlayStation and Xbox. The change, requested by players, makes each queue’s behaviour count independently in matchmaking.

• Report: Pokemon Winds and Waves leak claims ~300 new Pokemon and forms

  An unverified leak from Centro Leaks claims Pokemon Winds and Waves will add about 300 new Pokemon and forms. The Switch 2 exclusive is targeted for 2027 and has shown starters Browt, Pombon, and Gecqua. The total reportedly includes regional variants, transformed forms, and new evolutions; other rumors mention MMO influences and post-launch DLC.

• LEC Summer Finals 2026 set for Sept. 18–20 at Palais Nikaïa in Nice

  Riot Games will stage the LEC Summer Finals 2026 at Palais Nikaïa in Nice, France, from Sept. 18–20. Europe’s top teams will compete for the Summer title and the final LEC berth at Worlds 2026. Riot confirmed ticket sale dates, pricing, and a new premium Prestige Pass; the three-day event will run one best-of-five match per day, concluding with Sunday’s final.

• Parody 'Vault of Cars' browser raid satirizes ex-Bungie CEO Pete Parsons

  A parody browser raid called Vault of Cars was published by the Pete Carsons account on X, riffing on Destiny’s Vault of Glass. The game references former Bungie CEO Pete Parsons, who retired in August 2025. Players fling tomatoes at named cars, complete an Oracles-style puzzle and face boss 'Investors.' The account also requested full-clear video submissions for a community World's First claim.

• Grove Street Games CEO acknowledges GTA Trilogy faults, cites player metrics

  GSG CEO Thomas Williamson says he agreed with much of the criticism of Grand Theft Auto: The Trilogy – The Definitive Edition but blamed how the game was released. He says internal metrics showed many players were playing and enjoying the remasters. Williamson added that truly ideal remasters would likely be handled in-house by Rockstar.

• Palworld 1.0 expected to exit early access July 9–10, 2026

  Palworld 1.0 is expected to launch at about 12:30 pm JST on July 10, 2026, ending more than two years in early access. Pocketpair says the launch time is not final. Players in North and South America will gain access on July 9, while most of Europe, Asia and Oceania receive the update on July 10. The rollout includes platform availability, pricing, Xbox Game Pass details and guidance on save files.

• Black Flag Resynced launches 9 July; early Steam interest exceeds Shadows

  Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced releases on 9 July, bringing Edward Kenway back to PCs and consoles. The remaster is not yet available but early Steam indicators show it is already tracking to outperform last year’s Assassin's Creed Shadows. Eurogamer reported the comparison ahead of launch.

• Aurora appoint kyxsan as IGL to lead international roster rebuild

  Aurora has completed its roster rebuild by naming kyxsan as its in-game leader. The Macedonian IGL will oversee the organization's shift to an international lineup. The signing marks the end of the rebuild phase.

• Mallard nests on CD Projekt Red's Warsaw office; eight ducklings hatched

  A mallard nested in an open-air area of CD Projekt Red’s Warsaw office and laid eight eggs. Staff left the mother undisturbed and the eggs hatched in June, with photos shared publicly. The studio and Warsaw’s Municipal Guard Eco Patrol relocated the duck family to a nearby park. The office is known for its large green wall and recent architecture recognition; CD Projekt continues work on titles including Witcher 4.

• Mario Kart Tour and FF7 Ever Crisis to go offline amid mobile pullback

  Nintendo and Square Enix will take Mario Kart Tour and Final Fantasy 7 Ever Crisis offline later this year. The moves follow other recent closures, including Call of Duty: Warzone Mobile, and Sony's reduction of mobile operations. Publishers appear to be reassessing large-scale mobile adaptations of major gaming IPs.

• Nintendo to shut down Mario Kart Tour on Sept. 29; game will be unplayable

  Nintendo will end Mario Kart Tour's service on September 29, removing online access and making the game unplayable once servers shut down. The mobile racer launched in September 2019 and ran for seven years. Nintendo has suspended sales of the premium Ruby currency and is granting subscription perks for the remaining months.

• How Keys work in Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Resynced

  Keys are an optional unlock system featured in Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Resynced. They aren’t required for main story progression but let players unlock items and cosmetics across multiple Assassin’s Creed games. Players who missed Assassin’s Creed Shadows may be seeing Keys for the first time in this release.

• EFG bans skin-gambling and trading sponsors for CS2 events

  ESL FACEIT Group updated its Counter-Strike 2 rulebook to prohibit case-opening sites, skin gambling operations and skin-trading platforms from sponsoring EFG-run events. The change aligns EFG policy with Valve licensing rules introduced in December 2025. The update adds an explicit clause covering companies that interact with players' Valve game inventories (deposit, wager or trade skins).

• Marvel Rivals Season 9 'The Mystery of Thebes' launches July 10, 2026

  Season 9 of Marvel Rivals, titled The Mystery of Thebes, launches Friday, July 10, 2026. Servers are expected to be offline for roughly two to three hours while the update deploys, after which the season will be playable worldwide.

• All Team-Up abilities in Marvel Rivals, explained

  Every character in Marvel Rivals has Team-Up abilities that can be used during matches. Dot Esports has compiled a list of all currently available Team-Ups and explains what each one does. The guide helps players understand these abilities before choosing characters.

• BO7 & Warzone Season 4 Week 5 challenges: rewards and XP

  Week 5 challenges in Black Ops 7 and Warzone Season 4 award the DS20 Mirage Dual Fire Kit, the Psych Grenade minor ability in Endgame, and 10,000 bonus XP. Each individual challenge also grants 2,500–5,000 XP. The rewards are intended to affect close‑range combat in both PvP and PvE. The original piece lists all Week 5 challenges and quick completion tips.

• Johnny Speeds benches friberg, nawwk and Lekr0 as rebuild begins

  Johnny Speeds has moved friberg, nawwk and Lekr0 to the bench. The Swedish organisation says this marks the start of a complete team rebuild.