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from Screen Rant | August 2, 2026
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A brand-new Fallout release is on the way and officially confirmed for March 2027.
from GameRant (Written by Daniel Morris) | August 2, 2026
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Metacritic’s 99 score for Ocarina of Time is apparently incorrect, and its true score would bump it down to a highly contested space.
from TheGamer (Written by George Foster) | August 2, 2026
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Zelda: Tears Of The Kingdom DLC Officially Arrives Next Month
With all of the hubbub around the Ocarina of Time, you might have missed that there's a new Tears of the Kingdom release on the way.
from Screen Rant | August 2, 2026
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Bethesda Issues Official Statement on The Elder Scrolls Amid Shutdown Rumors
The Elder Scrolls received an official update from Bethesda regarding the future of the series following the recent layoffs across its studios.
from GameRant (Written by Drew Swanson) | August 2, 2026
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Diablo 4 Planning More Mythic Changes Based on Feedback
Diablo 4 players frustrated with the game's Mythic items may soon get to experience a more enjoyable version of the ARPG, maybe.
from GameRant (Written by Dominik Bošnjak) | August 2, 2026
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Brandon Sanderson's Cosmere Gets Multiple Surprise Releases This Year
Brandon Sanderson's Cosmere universe is about to expand in exciting new ways.
from Screen Rant | August 2, 2026
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New Pokemon Release Officially Confirmed for August 5
Pokemon fans can mark their calendars for a new release for the ultra-popular franchise coming on August 5.
from GameRant (Written by Dalton Cooper) | August 2, 2026
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New Zelda: Ocarina Of Time Gameplay Leaves Fans Torn
The Ocarina of Time is back in a big way later this year, but while we wait for that, new gameplay has fans torn about whether it was needed at all.
from Screen Rant | August 2, 2026
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Howl's Moving Castle Meets Stardew Valley In This Charming Freebie
Get ready for a magical surprise as Howl's Moving Castle collides with Stardew Valley in a stunning new mod.
from Screen Rant | August 2, 2026
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