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• Taiwan detains Nvidia employee over alleged export of ~50 AI-chip servers to China

  Taiwanese authorities detained an Nvidia employee surnamed Chang and searched their home and desk at Nvidia’s Taipei office as part of a probe into alleged falsified export documents. Prosecutors accuse Chang of breach of trust and forgery tied to the attempted export of about 50 Super Micro servers containing Nvidia AI chips to China, and allege earlier shipments reached China via Japan. The case is one of at least eight related investigations across four jurisdictions and underscores intensified enforcement of US export controls on AI chips to China since 2022; Nvidia itself is not accused of wrongdoing.

• Wizards of the Coast president resigns after two-year tenure

  The president of Wizards of the Coast is stepping down after two years in the role. Wizards of the Coast is the Hasbro-owned publisher of Magic: The Gathering and Dungeons & Dragons. The departure creates a leadership vacancy at the company that oversees those major tabletop franchises and leadership decisions directly shape product, licensing and business strategy for them.

• Corsair Cove: Limbic’s pirate city-builder launches July 31, 2026

  Corsair Cove is a pirate-themed city builder from developer Limbic Entertainment and publisher Hooded Horse, due July 31, 2026. Players lead a colony of escaped prisoners on a skull-shaped island, balancing logistics-heavy vertical construction with sea expeditions that bring loot and upgrades. The game pairs whimsical activities — drinking, dancing pigs and ziplines — with a core resource loop of harvesting, refining and manufacturing to keep residents happy. It was tested on a high-end PC (RTX 4090, i9-13900k, 32GB RAM) and is playable on Steam Deck.

• Working Nintendo Famicombox units discovered in Japanese love hotel

  Multiple units of Nintendo's Famicombox were found in fully operational condition inside a Japanese love hotel. The Famicombox is a commercial-use-only console Nintendo released in 1986, intended for public venues rather than consumer retail. Finding functioning examples outside commercial settings is rare and raises the historical and collector value of these units.

• Apex Legends Season 30 overhauls looting, adds 'corrupted' attachments and Legend buffs

  Respawn Entertainment revamped loot and weapon attachments in Season 30 of Apex Legends and added a new 'corrupted' attachment type. The update is designed to significantly reduce the time players spend finding weapons, attachments, grenades, and survival items. Season 30 also delivers major buffs to Bloodhound, Loba, and Rampart, pushing the game toward faster-paced matches and shifting the meta.

• Apex Legends Season 30 reworks Bloodhound, buffs Rampart and Loba

  Season 30 of Apex Legends gives original Legend Bloodhound a rework that replaces their previous kit with refined abilities and an entirely new ultimate to better suit the game's faster pace. Rampart and Loba receive smaller balance changes to improve their competitiveness relative to newer Legends such as Sparrow and Axle. The updates aim to modernize legacy characters and rebalance the roster.

• Benjamin Evan Ainsworth, 17, cast as Link; was eight when Breath of the Wild launched

  Benjamin Evan Ainsworth, now 17, is playing Link in the upcoming live-action The Legend of Zelda film. He was eight in March 2017 when Breath of the Wild and the Nintendo Switch released, did not own a Switch then, and watched playthroughs instead. Since winning the role he has studied the franchise's roughly 40-year history and calls himself a fan; he also appears as Prince Daeron in House of the Dragon. The film opens April 30, 2027, and leaked and official set photos indicate it will draw elements from multiple Zelda entries while adding new material.

• EWC 2026 final day moved to Paris' Accor Arena

  The Esports World Cup will stage its final day at Paris' Accor Arena. The Accor Arena previously hosted the BLAST.tv Major Paris. Hosting the EWC climax at a venue with prior Major-level staging experience provides established facilities and production capacity for a large esports final.

• Final Fantasy 14 on Switch 2 will require 117.2GB, underscoring storage costs

  Final Fantasy 14 launches on Switch 2 next month with a 117.2GB install that includes the base game plus five expansions. That file size consumes nearly half of the console’s built-in SSD, pushing many players toward buying microSD Express storage. microSD prices have jumped sharply—1TB cards now sell for roughly $350—because NAND flash shortages and AI demand have driven up memory costs. Large install sizes are already common for recent Square Enix releases such as Final Fantasy 7 Remake (90GB) and Rebirth (95GB).

• Benjamin Evan Ainsworth, Zelda movie's Link, initially hadn't played Breath of the Wild

  Benjamin Evan Ainsworth, who plays live-action Link in The Legend of Zelda movie, did not play Breath of the Wild when it launched. He was initially unable to because he was underage at the time and did not own a Nintendo Switch. Breath of the Wild and its sequel Tears of the Kingdom expanded the series and brought many new players, meaning the film's lead lacked hands-on experience with a major modern entry that shaped the franchise.

• Marvel's Spider-Man 2 adds two new suits inspired by Brand New Day and Marvel Tokon

  An update released today for Marvel's Spider-Man 2 adds two new in-game Spider-Man suits. The new costumes are directly inspired by Brand New Day and Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls. Players can equip the suits as additional cosmetic options, extending the game's post-launch content lineup.

• Black Ops 1 & 2 PlayStation ports spark rush; players repeatedly vote Nuketown, Hijacked, Raid

  The recent PlayStation ports of Call of Duty: Black Ops 1 and 2 attracted a large influx of players. Many matches now end up on the same three maps — Nuketown, Hijacked and Raid — because players keep voting for them. The repeated map selection narrows variety in lobbies and frustrates players looking for different match experiences.

• Spider-Man 2 PS5 Update Adds Tom Holland Suit, Cel-Shaded Skin and PS5 Pro Upgrades

  Marvel's Spider-Man 2 on PS5 receives a free update this week that adds a Tom Holland film-inspired costume, an anime-style cel-shaded skin, and a Brand New Day classic-inspired outfit. The patch also brings PS5 Pro enhancements, including Enhanced PSSR for improved 4K/60fps rendering and a new Power Saver mode. These changes tie to the Spider-Man: Brand New Day theatrical release and deliver visual and cosmetic upgrades for players.

• Valorant 13.02 slightly tweaks Phoenix ultimate; new LTM delayed

  Valorant patch 13.02 has been released, introducing a slight adjustment to Phoenix's ultimate ability and postponing the scheduled limited-time mode (LTM). The tweak changes the ultimate's behavior in a small way, impacting players who rely on Phoenix in matches. The LTM delay removes the mode from this patch's content, pushing its arrival to a later update.

• VALORANT Patch 13.02 raises Phoenix ultimate cost, delays Replication mode

  Riot Games will release Patch 13.02 on July 28 and has increased Phoenix's Ultimate cost from six to seven orbs as the patch's sole agent change. The change targets Phoenix's Ultimate farming after a recent rise in his popularity among Duelists. The All Random One Site: Replication game mode scheduled for release has been delayed and no new release date has been set.

• League Classic restores Season‑3-era gameplay; five beginner champions recommended

  League Classic reintroduces the original Summoner’s Rift with a mixed roster of 60 champions drawn from their Season 1–5 game states. The mode restores old items, runes, masteries and mechanics so gameplay closely resembles Season 3. Five beginner-friendly champions are recommended to help new players adapt to the older itemization and mechanics, which change champion viability and learning curve.

• Roblox's Be Dead Forever Simulator removed after new age-verification rules

  Be Dead Forever Simulator has been removed from Roblox and is no longer available to download. The removal is a direct result of Roblox's newly implemented age-verification rules. Players cannot access or download the game, and it is unlikely to return to the platform.

• MongolZ trainer maaRaa will miss Bounty Finals and EWC

  MongolZ trainer maaRaa will not attend the upcoming Bounty Finals or the EWC, leaving the team without its usual in-person trainer at both events. The team will compete without on-site coaching and immediate tactical adjustments from their trainer. This continues a pattern of absence for maaRaa from MongolZ event attendance.

• Ashlay, Gaimin Gladiators reached MLBB world final; North America lacks events

  Ashley “Ashlay” Ann and Gaimin Gladiators finished second at the 2025 Esports World Cup Women’s Invitational, becoming the first North American team to reach an international Mobile Legends: Bang Bang final. The roster included four American players — Ashlay, Nicole “Nicholette” Huang, Cindy “Panda” Zhou and Jessica Qi-Yao “Sayori” Cao — but competitive play for most of them largely stopped after that result. North America offers only a single annual route to international MLBB competition, leaving few regional events to sustain momentum or careers. This gap limits exposure and development for NA pros despite breakthrough international results.

• ARC Raiders test removes defending from aggression-based matchmaking

  Embark Studios rolled out update 1.39.0 on July 28 to test a change to ARC Raiders' aggression-based matchmaking: defending against attacks on the Rust Belt no longer adjusts a player's estimated playstyle. Only fights a squad initiates—defined by dealing the first damage—count toward aggression. The change treats entire attacked squads as defenders and counts third-party squads that hit first as fight starters, altering how matchmaking labels aggressive players.

• Kaise: Twitch streamer whose on‑stream chemistry with Asmongold fueled dating rumors

  Kaise is a Twitch content creator known for Just Chatting streams and gameplay who rose rapidly after frequent collaborations with streamer Asmongold. She appeared on Asmongold's streams in late 2023, early 2024 and again in July 2026, and their visible chemistry on those broadcasts sparked ongoing dating speculation. Neither Kaise nor Asmongold has publicly confirmed a romantic relationship, but the appearances significantly increased her visibility and audience growth on Twitch.

• Team Liquid invited to iBUYPOWER Masters FML 2026 in Las Vegas

  Organizers announced the invitation list for the iBUYPOWER Masters FML 2026. The tournament will be held in Las Vegas, and Team Liquid is among the invited teams. Liquid's confirmed invitation ensures a major North American organization will be part of the competitive field, influencing the event's lineup and audience interest.

• HLTV Prospects spotlights Brazilian youngster koala overcoming long-term hurdles

  HLTV has featured Brazilian prospect koala in its Prospects spotlight. The youngster has spent years jumping hurdles as he works to fulfill his dream of becoming a world-class player. The feature highlights his long-term development and growing recognition within the competitive scene.

• All current maps in Marvel Rivals, including Klyntar and Wakanda

  Marvel Rivals features multiple playable maps set in iconic Marvel locations, such as the Symbiote world Klyntar and the high-tech nation Wakanda. The game’s map roster may expand over time; the source article compiles the currently available locations.

• Vantage Studios reportedly developing new open-world Far Cry

  Vantage Studios is reportedly working on a new open-world Far Cry first-person shooter. The shift comes after an unannounced Far Cry extraction shooter was canceled. Vantage, an internal Ubisoft team, has previously worked on Assassin's Creed and Rainbow Six and is said to be leading the project.

• Morrowind playable in web browsers via modder-made port

  A modder has created a browser-based version of The Elder Scrolls III: Morrowind. The project allows the game to run using only a web browser. Polygon reported the development.

• Star Wars: Unlimited creators outline plans through 2028, say 'no end in sight'

  Developers of Star Wars: Unlimited say they have a content and release roadmap through 2028 and do not foresee ending the game. The statement responds to recurring questions about the longevity of trading card games. Observers note similar concerns have been raised about Magic: The Gathering and other TCGs.

• PlayStation Plus to add House House’s Big Walk as a day-one August release

  PlayStation Plus subscribers will get Big Walk from House House as a day-one addition in August. The studio behind Untitled Goose Game and Push Me Pull You brought the game; Sony is expected to announce the rest of the August Essential lineup on Wednesday.

• Twisted Wonderland season 2 to stream exclusively on Disney+ Japan in December

  Twisted Wonderland — the gacha game adaptation that reimagines Disney villains as anime characters — will return for a second season. Disney Japan announced the new season will stream exclusively on Disney+ this December. Further details on episode count or international availability have not been provided.

• Major retailers discount physical PS5 games ahead of 2028 disc cutoff

  Several large retailers are offering significant discounts on popular PlayStation 5 physical-disc titles. The sales let buyers pick up versions they can own, collect or resell. According to reports, PS5 games released after 2028 will no longer be available on physical discs.