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🎮 Multi-platformThe Pokémon Center is exploding after surprise Ascended Heroes drop
Wait times are high, as TCG sets like 151 are some of the most sought-after collections by fans
📱 Mobile, Multi-platformThe best Android game masterpiece just became free for millions of gamers
The one-time Netflix-exclusive Poinpy has returned and is one of the best iOS and Android games.
🎮 Multi-platformNew Clayface movie trailer proves it's going to earn its R rating
The latest trailer for DC Films' Clayface makes it clear that the Batman villain has been going through it.
🎮 PlayStation, Multi-platformAnalyst Says Sony Killing Physical PS5 Games “Dooms” Brick-And-Mortar Stores
Sony's decision to kill physical PlayStation games in January 2028(https://www.gamespot.com/articles/sony-confirms-playstation-disc-production-will-end-in-2028/) has, understandably, gotten under the skin of just about everyone. And while Disgea's creator says the company should just stop making consoles altogether(https://www.gamespot.com/articles/disgaea-creator-says-sony-may-as-well-scrap-playstation-consoles-if-its-killing-game-discs/) if there won't be any more physical games, an analyst is sounding the alarm on how Sony's decision could be the death knell for brick-and-mortar gaming stores in the future. Michael Pachter, managing director of strategic planning at the LA-based financial services firm Wedbush Securities, spoke to CNBC on July 21(https://www.cnbc.com/2026/07/22/sonys-playstation-disc-decision-threatens-a-7-billion-resale-market-.html) about the possible ramifications of Sony's choice. He said that the company's decision could save Sony some money, but it ultimately feels anti-consumer. Pachter then emphasized just how important the used-gaming market is for all consumers. "Realistically, at least 1/3 of games have been sold historically as used, and the games that were sold used also provided currency to the gamer who traded them in as cash to pay for new games," he said. "Brick and mortar game retail is doomed." This is in stark contrast to what GameStop CEO Ryan Cohen said on July 17. As the top man of one of the largest gaming retailers in the world, Cohen expressed how "totally irrelevant(https://www.gamespot.com/articles/physical-games-are-irrelevant-to-gamestops-business-says-ceo/)" physical games are to the company's overall business. It is true that software sales only make up 12% of GameStop's revenue, with collectibles (like Pokemon cards) accounting for 41.8% and hardware and accessories totaling nearly 40%. Gaming sales, new or used, are an ever-shrinking portion of GameStop's business, and there is data backing up just how little physical PlayStation 5 game sales(https://www.gamespot.com/articles/physical-ps5-game-sales-are-weaker-than-you-might-expect/) contribute to Sony's business. But the numbers haven't stopped hundreds of thousands of people from signing a petition(https://www.gamespot.com/articles/over-220000-people-petition-sony-not-to-kill-physical-playstation-game-discs/) urging Sony to change its mind and continue producing discs. The internet also had thoughts on Sony putting physical games in a coffin, with many lampooning how play apparently does have limits(https://www.gamespot.com/articles/playstation-disc-death-sends-the-internet-into-its-physical-media-defense-arc/). (This is a riff on Sony's common slogan: "Play has no limits.")
🎮 PlayStation, Multi-platformPlayStation Plus Subscribers Have 9 Games To Finish Before August Ends
PlayStation Plus has gotten several new games throughout the month, but as expected, several of them are also set to leave the subscription service's Game Catalog for Extra- and Premium-tier subscribers. In total, there'll be nine games exiting PS Plus on August 18, so you've only got a few weeks left to check out a fun zombie apocalypse adventure, a JRPG with an elegant hand-drawn art style, and one anime-inspired game that knows exactly who its target market is. Here's the full list: PlayStation Plus Game Catalog games leaving on August 18 - Bomber Crew (PS4) - Clash: Artifacts of Chaos (PS5, PS4) - Dead Island 2 (PS5, PS4) - Earth Defense Force 6 (PS5, PS4) - Harold Halibut (PS5) - Onee Chanbara Origin (PS4) - Roki (PS5) - Space Crew (PS4) - Unicorn Overlord (PS5, PS4) Dead Island 2(https://www.gamespot.com/reviews/dead-island-2-review-eat-the-rich/1900-6418055/) is the highest-profile exit for next month, and if you haven't checked it out yet, then you've missed out on a fun sequel. Stuck in development hell for several years, it eventually released on PC and consoles in 2023. Surprisingly goofy, extremely violent, and full of a surprising amount of character buildcrafting, it's a fun experience that has a great balance of action and survival. The other game you'll want to check out is Harold Halibut(https://www.gamespot.com/reviews/harold-halibut-review-lost-in-its-own-deep-sea/1900-6418211/), especially if you've been craving an old-school point-and-click adventure. Harold Halibut wears that influence on its sleeve, and it also looks incredible thanks to the years of work that went into crafting its unique characters and world. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GESXM0lVDp0 While those games won't be around for much longer, you can grab three games right now(https://www.gamespot.com/articles/playstation-plus-essential-free-games-for-july-2026/) if you're subscribed to any tier of PlayStation Plus--Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3, For the King 2, and CrossCode. For members of PlayStation Plus Extra and Premium, the Game Catalog has already expanded(https://www.gamespot.com/articles/playstation-plus-extra-premium-games-for-july-2026-revealed/) with five games this month, including Rise of the Ronin, Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora, and Dying Light. Two more games are arriving on July 28--Sony now does weekly Game Catalog drops for US, UK, and Japanese subscribers--and Premium-tier subscribers can also download two PlayStation Classics next week in the form of Psi-Ops: The Mindgate Conspiracy and Indigo Prophecy. Next week will also see Sony reveal the next batch of free games for all PlayStation Plus subscribers in August, so don't forget to check in to see what they are ahead of their arrival on August 4. Best Open-World Games On PlayStation Plus Extra And Premium !4035357-fallout4.jpg(https://www.gamespot.com/wp-content/uploads/original/1601/16018044/4035357-fallout4.jpg?w=636) !4035366-assassin'screed4blackflag.jpg(https://www.gamespot.com/wp-content/uploads/original/1601/16018044/4035366-assassin'screed4blackflag.jpg?w=636) !4035364-assassin'screedvalhalla.jpg(https://www.gamespot.com/wp-content/uploads/original/1601/16018044/4035364-assassin'screedvalhalla.jpg?w=636) !4035363-assassin'screedtheeziocollection.jpg(https://www.gamespot.com/wp-content/uploads/original/1601/16018044/4035363-assassin'screedtheeziocollection.jpg?w=636) !4035361-bloodborne.png(https://www.gamespot.com/wp-content/uploads/original/1601/16018044/4035361-bloodborne.png?w=636) !4035360-thecrew2.jpg(https://www.gamespot.com/wp-content/uploads/original/1601/16018044/4035360-thecrew2.jpg?w=636) !3576625-cyberpunk2077-punchit-en.jpg(https://www.gamespot.com/wp-content/uploads/original/1593/15930215/3576625-cyberpunk2077-punchit-en.jpg?w=636) View Images(https://www.gamespot.com/gallery/best-open-world-games-on-playstation-plus-extra-and-premium/2900-4329/)
🎮 Multi-platformMarvel's new X-Men shocker is Eyes Wide Shut meets Agatha Christie
X-Men: The Hellfire Murder kills off a major Marvel character and reveals the return of a classic villain team to Marvel comics.
🟩 Xbox, Multi-platformXbox Brings Backwards Compatibility To PC, Starting With Four Classics
Backwards compatibility(https://news.xbox.com/en-us/2026/07/22/xbox-backward-compatibility-on-pc/) is finally coming to PC, with Xbox announcing the initiative with four original Xbox classics now available to download on your desktop or handheld PC of choice. Starting today, you'll be able to download and play Blinx: The Time Sweeper, Fuzion Frenzy, Conker: Live and Reloaded, and Crimson Skies: High Road to Revenge on PC. If you own these games already, or are subscribed to Xbox Game Pass, you'll automatically see them in your library via the Xbox app, as well as the option to purchase them if you don't. Xbox says that this is just the start of its backwards-compatibility efforts on PC, with the program still in an early-release phase. The releases come with a variety of enhancements, including 4x resolution scaling, customizable graphics modes, fullscreen and windowed support, language settings, and more. In the future, Xbox says it plans to also introduce Achievements to this selection of games and those that release in the future. Backaward compatibilty on PC is supported on most Windows hardware, including the ROG Xbox Ally and Ally X. You'll need to meet the following hardware specifications if you plan to dive into Xbox's storied gaming history: Minimum - GPU:Nvidia GTX 950 or AMD Radeon RX 550 or Intel UHD 770 or Intel Arc A310 - CPU: Min 4 Cores Intel Core i3-8100 or AMD Ryzen 3 1200 or AMD Ryzen™ Z2 A Processor - RAM:8GB - OS:Windows 11 - Drivers and Versions:Latest Version as of January 2026 Recommended - GPU: Radeon RX 68005 or Nvidia GTX 1070 Ti or Intel Arc A770 - CPU: 6 cores and 12 threads Intel Core i5-10400 or AMD Ryzen 5 3600 or AMD Ryzen AI Z2 Extreme - DirectX Version: DirectX12 API, Hardware Feature Level 11 - GPU VRAM:8GB - OS: Windows 11 - Drivers and Versions: Latest Version as of January 2026 Following Sony's announcement that it will end physical disc production(https://www.gamespot.com/articles/sony-confirms-playstation-disc-production-will-end-in-2028/) from 2028, reports have suggested that Xbox is preparing a disc-to-digital(https://www.gamespot.com/articles/next-gen-xbox-may-not-have-disc-drive-disc-to-digital-feature-coming-reports-say/) program as it plans to ship its next-generation console, Project Helix, without a disc drive
🎮 Multi-platformHasbro’s The Legend Of Zelda Figures Have Been Revealed, And They Look Pretty Great
Hasbro and Nintendo are teaming up for The Legend of Zelda toys(https://www.gamespot.com/articles/hasbro-announces-partnership-with-nintendo-for-zelda-toys-first-will-be-revealed-soon/), and the first have now been revealed as part of the start of San Diego Comic-Con. These include Zelda, Link, and Ganondorf figures, based on their designs from The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom. The Zelda and Link figures are six-inch scale figures with 20+ points of articulation. !(https://www.gamespot.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Screenshot-2026-07-22-at-11.34.33-AM.png) !(https://www.gamespot.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Screenshot-2026-07-22-at-11.34.39-AM.png) !(https://www.gamespot.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Screenshot-2026-07-22-at-11.35.40-AM.png) !(https://www.gamespot.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Screenshot-2026-07-22-at-11.35.47-AM.png) !(https://www.gamespot.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Screenshot-2026-07-22-at-11.36.08-AM.png) !(https://www.gamespot.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Screenshot-2026-07-22-at-11.36.15-AM.png) The Zelda figure includes a Decayed Master Sword and interchangeable sword grip hand. The Link figure, meanwhile, includes a Hylian shield, Master Sword, and interchangeable Zonai power hand. Both are $28, with preorders starting today, July 22, at 5 PM PT / 8 PM ET. The Ganondorf figure ($43) is also inspired by Tears of the Kingdom. He stands 7.5 inches tall and also has 20+ points of articulation. The Ganondorf figure also comes with the Gloom Sword, scabbard, and interchangeable sword grip hand. Like the Link and Zelda figures, the Ganondorf figure goes on sale today. You can see the store pages for each figure through the links below. - Ganondorf(https://www.hasbropulse.com/product/the-legend-of-zelda-heroes-of-hyrule-ganondorf/G44915L00) ($43) - Link(https://www.hasbropulse.com/product/the-legend-of-zelda-heroes-of-hyrule-link/G45155X00) ($28) - Zelda(https://www.hasbropulse.com/product/the-legend-of-zelda-heroes-of-hyrule-princess-zelda/G45165X00) ($28) As for the game series, the next entry in the franchise is a new remake of The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time(https://www.gamespot.com/articles/nintendo-finally-reveals-the-legend-of-zelda-ocarina-of-time-remake-for-2026/), which is coming to Switch 2 this year. In addition to the Ocarina of Time remake, there is a live-action The Legend of Zelda movie coming in 2027 from Sony Pictures and Nintendo. Benjamin Evan Ainsworth plays Link, with Bo Bragason portraying Zelda. Wes Ball (The Maze Runner, Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes) is directing, and the film shot at the same locations in New Zealand where Peter Jackson’s The Lord of the Rings franchise also filmed(https://www.gamespot.com/articles/zelda-movie-filming-at-same-locations-as-the-lord-of-the-rings-and-people-are-excited/1100-6539223/).
🎮 PlayStation, Multi-platformDisgaea Creator Says Sony May As Well Scrap PlayStation Consoles If It’s Killing Game Discs
Sony's decision to stop producing PlayStation discs in 2028(https://www.gamespot.com/articles/sony-confirms-playstation-disc-production-will-end-in-2028/) has been a lightning rod for discussion across the globe, and Disgaea series creator Sohei Niikawa has weighed in, saying that the company might as well stop making PlayStation hardware as well. Speaking to Noisy Pixel(https://noisypixel.net/disgaea-creator-playstation-end-physical-games-hardware/) at Anime Expo 2026, Niikawa explained why he thinks physical editions of games are still so important, as he believes that they still create a connection between fans and developers. Not only that, but those games can become a sentimental keepsake for those who collect them, adding a personal layer of value, the former president of Nippon Ichi Software added. "They can also bring that physical game to an event like this and ask someone to sign it," Niikawa said. "Afterward, they can take it home, display it, and decorate their room with it. Physical games are important because they can carry that kind of meaning." https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4FatSqS3VYY While Niikawa said he understood the business reason for Sony shifting toward an all-digital future, he also explained that the decision was likely made by executives who "have probably never experienced" what it's like for a video game fan to approach a person with a physical game at an event and ask for an autograph. "I don't think they understand the feelings of those fans, and they may never have considered what physical editions mean to the people who value them," Niikawa said. "If they're going to go as far as eliminating physical packages, they may as well eliminate the hardware too. A television would be enough. Why would you need the console? If you're going to get rid of physical games, you may as well go all the way." Niikawa is likely referring to cloud gaming, an area that Xbox has made big strides in over the years. One of the big draws of Xbox Game Pass, cloud gaming has expanded to TVs, smartphones, and even VR headsets, while Sony has made it a key part of its PlayStation Portal handheld, as you no longer need to own a PS5 to play games on it. In 2025, the company mentioned that it's banking on hardware power(https://www.gamespot.com/articles/for-ps6-sony-is-betting-on-hardware-power-not-the-cloud/1100-6532420/) for its next-gen hardware, saying that the "local execution" of games remains in high demand by its players. But with the cost of components(https://www.forbes.com/sites/tomcoughlin/2026/04/16/ssd-storage-capacity-prices-are-over-20-times-hdd-storage-capacity-prices/) becoming increasingly unaffordable thanks to AI investments eating up all the available supply(https://www.gamespot.com/articles/crimson-deserts-ai-scandal-should-bother-you-more/1100-6539362/), it's looking highly likely that the PS6 is going to be an expensive purchase(https://www.gamespot.com/articles/sonys-no-more-discs-debacle-was-inevitable-but-the-worst-is-yet-to-come/).
🎮 Multi-platformViral Raccoon “Jimothy” Gets His Own Browser Video Game, And The Internet Is Smitten
The internet's hearts have been stolen by yet another mammal, but instead of a small baby hippo named Moo Deng(https://www.gamespot.com/articles/moo-deng-fandom-sends-hippo-minion-prices-soaring-in-final-fantasy-xiv/1100-6526810/), it's a short-spined raccoon dubbed "Jimothy." About a week ago, 33-year-old marketing specialist Kiana Hall posted an Instagram Reel(https://www.instagram.com/p/DayHOfryG7Z/) of a creature that looks straight out of The Lord of the Rings--like Gollum's cousin or something. This creature, though odd-looking, was a raccoon with a round, stocky body. It's giving furry ham with legs, and the internet lost its collective mind. https://www.instagram.com/p/DayHOfryG7Z/ Since this post went viral, Jimothy the raccoon has become an internet superstar because of his condition. According to veterinarians who spoke to Smithsonian Magazine on July 20(https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/an-unusual-looking-raccoon-nicknamed-jimothy-is-winning-hearts-across-the-internet-for-his-short-round-body-180989157/), he appears to have a congenital spine condition called "short spine syndrome(https://www.shilohsvet.com/blog/understanding-short-spine-syndrome-caring-for-dogs-with-unique-skeletal-structures/)" that also affects dogs. Although it's difficult to diagnose from videos alone, the rare disorder causes an animal's vertebrae to remain as pliable as cartilage instead of hardening into bone, resulting in the spine compressing, fusing, and shortening. This gives the animal that "no neck" or "hunched over" look. Deformed or not, the internet became smitten with this plump furball. So much so that not only are there gaming memes tying Jimothy to various worlds--like Runescape(https://x.com/OldSchoolRS/status/2078570851427877014) and World of Warcraft(https://x.com/Warcraft/status/2078495010475966556)--but he even has his own browser-based game that's an 8-bit supermix of OG Donkey Kong(https://www.gamespot.com/games/donkey-kong/) (from the '80s), Frogger(https://www.gamespot.com/games/frogger-2/), and others. https://twitter.com/TheSims/status/2079322914705281419 https://twitter.com/wbgames/status/2079709451280588899 https://twitter.com/WizardsDnD/status/2079657674170413089 https://twitter.com/QuiteDan/status/2078630815903121637 Artist and entrepreneur Chris Pirillo created a four-level game(https://arcade.pirillo.com/jimothy.html) based around Jimothy's adventures. From dodging traffic to raiding garbage to escaping paparazzi to climbing ladders, the NES-style games(https://x.com/ChrisPirillo/status/2079288004611645796) are easy, fun, quick, and can be played either on desktop or mobile. I played them on my laptop and, aside from getting run over maybe five or so times, I completed each level on the first try. They're not meant to be challenging. Instead, they're just capturing the zeitgeist that is Jimothy. https://twitter.com/ChrisPirillo/status/2078936904486322633 There is speculation(https://nypost.com/2026/07/17/us-news/the-sad-truth-about-jimothy-seattles-uber-viral-raccoon/) that the Seattle-based plumper could live a short life due to his condition; however, veterinarians believe that Jimothy's shorter spine isn't holding him back. In fact, he remains spry as a cat, which is a testament to his resilience in the face of adversity. Maybe we all could be more like Jimothy.
🎮 Multi-platformElon Musk claims Grok will make a better Odyssey movie than Christopher Nolan
The billionaire is convinced that by the end of the year, Grok Imagine will outdo an Oscar-winning director who is breaking box office records.
🎮 Multi-platformDisclosure Day star Emily Blunt finally explains the movie's weirdest sci-fi mystery
Check out an exclusive clip from Disclosure Day's behind-the-scenes Blu-ray special features