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Despite Boycott Threats, More People Are Playing PS5 Than Ever
Although members of the community have been threatening to boycott PlayStation, the PS5 is seeing more active players than ever.
from GameRant (Written by Sarah Fields) | July 31, 2026
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With no Sims 5 in Sight, EA Has Plans for The Sims 4 Marketplace
The Sims 4 Marketplace will continue receiving attention from EA for the foreseeable future.
from DualShockers (Written by Melissa Sarnowski) | July 31, 2026
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New Gundam Release Officially Confirmed For September 25
A fresh Gundam reveal from Gen Con 2026.
from Screen Rant | July 31, 2026
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Dungeons and Dragons Star Wars Expansion Officially Announced
Wizards of the Coast announces the first-ever Star Wars-themed Dungeons and Dragons expansion, plus several other unique offerings for DnD fans.
from GameRant (Written by Dominik Bošnjak) | July 31, 2026
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GameStop Customer Buys Used $5 Game and Gets Incredible Surprise
A GameStop customer bought a used copy of Batman: Arkham Asylum for $4.99 and got something unexpected with their purchase.
from GameRant (Written by Dalton Cooper) | July 31, 2026
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Skyrim Username Sends Innocent Man to Prison for 18 Months
A Skyrim username based upon one of the most iconic elements of the game leads to a huge mistake that results in an innocent man going to jail.
from GameRant (Written by Sarah Fields) | July 31, 2026
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Genshin Impact Will Land In Snezhnaya August 12th
Genshin Impact is about to receive the 7th region, titled Snezhnaya. This is a long-awaited region and holds a monumental amount of lore in the world.
from The Outerhaven Productions (Written by Scott Adams) | July 31, 2026
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Final Fantasy VII Revelation Director Would Like to See a Physical Edition
Naoki Hamaguchi, director of Final Fantasy VII Revelation, shared thoughts on the shift from physical to digital media ahead of the game's release.
from The Outerhaven Productions (Written by Andrew Agress) | July 31, 2026
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PS Plus Subscribers Have Brand-New Free Download to Claim Right Now
PlayStation Plus subscribers can help themselves to a brand-new free download that they are free to claim right now.
from GameRant (Written by Dalton Cooper) | July 31, 2026
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Palworld Lead Uses Recent Success To Hit Back At "Dead Game" Critics
Palworld is still bringing in 500,000 players a day over two weeks after launch, and one dev couldn't resist a pop at the "dead game" critics.
from TheGamer (Written by Joshua Robertson) | July 31, 2026
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