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• God of War Laufey set to release 16 February 2027

  God of War Laufey will release on 16 February 2027. The date was reported by Eurogamer. The short report did not include additional details about platforms or gameplay.

• sh1ro denies retirement rumors, will keep playing to develop

  25-year-old AWPer sh1ro dismissed retirement rumors during a Russian podcast. He said he wants to keep developing and will continue his career. HLTV reported the comments.

• Liquid sweep G2 and Vitality to reach Malta final

  Team Liquid advanced to the Malta finals after defeating G2. The new Liquid roster did not drop a map against G2 or Vitality. They progressed to the final without a map loss in those matches.

• FaZe secure first Bounty Finals berth after win over DENDELE

  FaZe defeated DENDELE to claim the first qualification spot for the Bounty Finals. Twistzz and his teammates will travel to Malta next week for the event. The result was reported by HLTV.

• New Kratos-Led God of War Confirmed, Will Follow 2027's Laufey

  Sony Santa Monica announced a new Kratos-led mainline God of War at San Diego Comic-Con. The studio said the game will connect directly to God of War Laufey, due February 2027, but offered no further details. Santa Monica is also working on Sons of Sparta and a remake of the original trilogy.

• God of War Laufey dated for Feb 16, 2027; next game returns to Kratos

  Sony Santa Monica announced at San Diego Comic-Con 2026 that God of War Laufey will release on February 16, 2027. Director Cory Barlog confirmed the game will ship on physical discs and that it continues Faye’s story while setting up a new Kratos-led sequel. The game was first shown with 20 minutes of gameplay in June 2026 and now joins a crowded February 2027 release window.

• Eurogamer staff picks: Odyssey, bird-watching and a PSN-interrupted Marvel session

  Eurogamer's regular 'What we've been playing' roundup shares short staff impressions. Bertie returns to an ancient Greece odyssey. Kelsey spends time with a bird-watching title. Connor had a 30-minute Marvel Tokon session cut short by a PlayStation Network outage.

• Astralis eliminated from StarSeries Fall qualifier as playoffs begin

  Astralis have been knocked out of the StarSeries Fall qualifier and will not compete at the $500,000 LAN. The qualifier has advanced to the playoffs stage. Remaining teams continue to vie for the LAN berths.

• World of Warcraft adds viral raccoon Jimothy as earnable pet in patch 12.1

  Blizzard is adding Jimothy, the viral short-spined raccoon, as an earnable companion pet in the upcoming 12.1 "Curse of Ula'tek" update. The pet is undergoing visual and functional testing and is targeted to go live with the patch, though that could change. Patch 12.1 also introduces home pet placement, allowing up to 10 indoor and 5 outdoor pets with different behavior options.

• Resident Evil trailer on PlayStation page draws comments about Sony ending discs

  Sony posted the new Resident Evil movie trailer to the PlayStation YouTube channel, and many top comments reference Sony’s plan to stop supporting physical game discs in 2028. Fans have used the trailer post to joke and voice displeasure; thousands have signed a petition asking Sony to reverse the decision. Industry moves suggest some publishers are already shifting away from discs, while experts say Sony is unlikely to change course. The Resident Evil film is due in theaters on September 18.

• Blizzard employee departed after allegedly using dev tools to cheat in WoW

  Blizzard confirmed an employee is no longer with the company after logs showed a developer-only effect helped clear a Mythic+ 23 dungeon in World of Warcraft. Warcraftlogs indicated an "Area Death (TEST)" effect instantly killed remaining enemies. A group member told a streamer they asked a GM friend for help and said they did not expect the spell to be used. The incident prompted concerns about competitive Mythic+ integrity.

• Secret ending in Halo: Campaign Evolved hints at Halo 2 remake

  The Legendary difficulty secret ending in Halo: Campaign Evolved shows Sergeant Johnson breaking the fourth wall and saying, "See you in the sequel." Fans and outlets interpret the moment as a nod to a possible Halo 2 remake. Leaks have previously claimed Halo 2 and Halo 3 remakes are in development. Campaign Evolved is the first title from the rebranded Halo Studios and releases July 28 on Xbox Series X|S, PS5, and PC.

• GTA 6 boxed product codes in Japan expire 170 days after launch

  Rockstar says physical product codes for Grand Theft Auto 6 sold in Japan will expire 170 days after the game's launch. GTA 6 launches on November 19, 2026. The expiry is required by regional regulations and so far applies only to Japan; no similar limit has been announced for other regions.

• Amazon delays Tomb Raider: Catalyst until 2028

  Amazon has confirmed Tomb Raider: Catalyst has been delayed and is now expected sometime in 2028. The announcement came from Amazon's head of gaming. The delay follows earlier postponements for the Tomb Raider reimagining and setbacks with the franchise's TV show.

• Reports suggest a Halo 2 remake could be next

  Eurogamer reports signals point to a Halo 2 remake as the next remaster, but there’s no official confirmation. The article highlights Halo’s long history of hidden or non‑canon campaign endings across multiple titles. Examples mentioned include secret scenes in Halo 1, Halo 2, Halo 3, ODST and Reach.

• PSN outage on July 24 lasted hours; services now restored

  PlayStation Network suffered a multi‑hour outage on July 24 that affected account management, online play, PlayStation Video, the Store, and PlayStation Direct. Users reported login failures, failed game launches, and server connection issues. Sony's PlayStation Status page now shows all services are up and developers say the problem was investigated and resolved.

• Microsoft reinstates previously cancelled Age of Empires 3 DLC, due September

  Microsoft has reversed a prior cancellation of Age of Empires 3 DLC. Eurogamer reports the add-on is now scheduled to arrive in September. The decision follows an earlier abandonment and comes amid recent changes at Xbox.

• ArenaNet blog outlines Guild Wars 3 narrative and hints at magic mechanics

  ArenaNet published a developer blog describing Guild Wars 3's narrative focus. It outlines story themes and setting details for the upcoming MMORPG. The post also contains lines fans interpret as early hints about how in-game magic might work, though those hints have not been confirmed.

• Best Palworld 1.0 pals for efficient base work

  PC Gamer lists recommended Palworld 1.0 pals for running base jobs, prioritizing base work suitability and partner skills. Use the Pal Condenser and Handbooks to raise a pal's work level to 10 for specific tasks. Recent pathing fixes mean pals will often perform jobs even if they can't reach a station, but avoid crowding the Palbox; Bastigor is highlighted as the top Cooling pal, with Wumpo as an honorable mention.

• Black Ops 7 Endgame: Abilities and Skill Tracks Overview (Season 5)

  Black Ops 7 Endgame is a replayable PvE mode for up to 32 players in squads of four. Players progress through escalating exposure zones that raise their Combat Rating and difficulty. Abilities and Skill Tracks let teams customize power and playstyle to improve exfil chances, preserve progress, and earn rewards.

• Thick as Thieves will not receive further content updates, OtherSide confirms

  OtherSide Entertainment says Thick as Thieves will not receive additional content after two rounds of layoffs left the studio with fewer than 10 employees. The studio and publisher Megabit will produce a peer-to-peer build so co-op no longer relies on dedicated cloud servers; solo play will be unchanged. Once that work is complete, Megabit will assume responsibility for maintenance and bug fixes.

• BO7 Warzone camo challenges — full Season 4 checklist

  Call of Duty: Warzone adds a new set of camo challenges with the Black Ops 7 integration. This guide provides a complete, weapon-by-weapon list of BO7 camo requirements. It has been updated for Season 4 to help players track and complete the grind. Use it as a reference to plan camo progression.

• Complete list of Black Ops 7 Zombies camo challenges (Season 5 update)

  A concise guide to every camo challenge in Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 Zombies, organized by weapon. Updated for Season 5, the breakdown lists requirements for each camo to help players plan their grind. Use it to track progression and ensure you complete all Zombies camo tasks.

• Marvel Rivals Ignite 2026 Mid-Season Finals in Los Angeles

  The Mid-Season Finals is the first major event of the 2026 Marvel Rivals Ignite season, held in Los Angeles. Ten teams from four regions will compete for the international trophy and the Mid-Season Finals title. Organizers have published the event schedule, tournament format, and ongoing match results.

• Where to find Nightstar Sand on Feybreak Island (Palworld)

  Nightstar Sand spawns on the light-colored sandy beaches of Feybreak Island in Palworld. It shows up as yellow glowing circles on the ground and is collected by interacting with them. You can pick it up while riding a ground Pal, but air rockets or flying Pals must be disabled or avoided.

• Motor City hits theaters after 20 years; Ritchson leads mostly wordless revenge thriller

  Motor City, after nearly two decades in development, has reached the big screen. Alan Ritchson stars as an ex-Army Ranger framed, imprisoned, and seeking revenge. The film uses minimal dialogue and relies on physical performances, visual storytelling, and classic rock needle drops.

• Batman: Caped Crusader - Chronicles launches July 31 on Amazon Luna

  Batman: Caped Crusader - Chronicles, a co-op party game tied to the Caped Crusader animated continuity, launches July 31. It will be available to Amazon Prime members via the Luna streaming games library at no extra cost. Luna is also coming to Prime Video on Fire TV in the US and UK so games can be streamed with a controller or smartphone. The game supports up to four players, features 11 episodic missions mixing sleuthing and minigames, and includes series voice actors and classic villains.

• Star Wars Zero Company cast revealed — Baker and Lanter among voices

  StarWars.com revealed the main voice cast for Star Wars: Zero Company ahead of Comic‑Con. Dee Bradley Baker and Matt Lanter will reprise their Clone Wars roles; other cast members include Vic Michaelis, Alex McKenna, Judy Alice Lee and D.C. Douglas. The squad‑tactics game from ex‑Firaxis XCOM developers mixes cinematic storytelling with tactical gameplay and is due August 27.

• EA FC 27 pre-orders open for PS5, Xbox Series X/S and PC

  EA FC 27 is now available for pre-order on PS5, Xbox Series X/S and PC. Multiple editions offer different bonuses and content, so choose the one that fits your needs. Compare all editions and check retailers or digital stores before purchasing.

• Blizzard fires employee who used GM powers to one-shot WoW bosses

  Blizzard has fired a World of Warcraft employee who used game master (GM) abilities to instantly kill bosses in a Mythic+ run. Combat logs posted to Reddit and a player's admission on Twitch identified the incidents. Blizzard says the action was the single employee's violation and that it will discipline complicit player accounts.