Gaming
Sony’s Digital Licence Reminder Meets Disc Boycott
A PlayStation terms reminder has sharpened the debate over digital licences just as a grassroots boycott challenges Sony’s planned end of new game discs in January 2028.
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Gaming
Double Fine Regains Game IP and Publishing Rights
Double Fine says its separation from Xbox returned ownership and publishing control of its games to the studio, giving it a valuable asset base but also placing its future funding squarely on its own shoulders.
Hardware
RAWM Leviathan V4 GT Targets Magnetic Clicks Under $100
RAWM’s forthcoming Leviathan V4 GT puts a dual optical-and-magnetic click mechanism at the centre of a gaming-mouse launch expected to remain below US$100.
Gaming
Modern Warfare 4 Beta Update Adds Map, Mode and Audio Fix
Infinity Ward’s first Modern Warfare 4 beta update expands the early-access test while addressing audio, weapon balance, visibility and several technical issues reported after day one.
Hardware
Xbox Series X25 May Match PS5 Pro at $899.99
A reported $899.99 price for Xbox’s translucent green Series X25 would position the anniversary console as a collector-focused premium product rather than a conventional hardware refresh.
Gaming
Take-Two Seeks Microsoft and Discord Data Over GTA VI Leaks
Take-Two Interactive has sought data from Microsoft and Discord as it attempts to identify the person or people behind fresh Grand Theft Auto VI leaks ahead of the game’s November release.
Gaming
Plague Tale Resonance Leak Raises Spoiler Risk
Reports that the PC version of Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy is circulating before its August 27 launch have created a spoiler risk for fans, while leaving the leak’s source unconfirmed.
Gaming
Riot to End Active Development of 2XKO in December
Riot Games will end active development of 2XKO in December 2026 after concluding that the free-to-play fighting game did not build a sustainable audience, while keeping its servers online for existing players.
Business
US Gaming Hardware Sales Fell Sharply in July
US video game hardware sales weakened sharply in July as higher average prices, difficult comparisons and a maturing console cycle reduced unit demand.
Hardware
Intel Arc B580 Shows Promise on SteamOS, With Limits
SteamOS 3.9’s early Intel Arc support makes the Arc B580 a credible 1440p Linux gaming option, but missing XMX acceleration and XeSS frame generation still limit its feature parity with Windows.
Gaming
The Duskbloods Leak Reveals a New Multiplayer Direction
Early gameplay material and newly published hands-on reports have clarified that The Duskbloods is a fast, socially driven multiplayer action game rather than a conventional solo FromSoftware adventure.
Hardware
GPD Sets Win Max 3 Starting Price at $1,750
GPD has set a $1,750 starting price for the Win Max 3, arguing that component costs leave little room to reduce the price of its unusually powerful handheld PC.