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Double Fine Productions Lays Off 23 Staff Members After Becoming Independent
Double Fine Productions has laid off 23 staff members as the studio works to remain sustainable following its transition back to independence.
from The Outerhaven Productions (Written by Keith Mitchell) | July 28, 2026
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The Witcher 3 Director Says Games Chasing Sales Will "Fail At The Start"
The Blood of Dawnwalker director says he's putting creativity over cash at Rebel Wolves, claiming games made to chase sales are doomed to fail.
from TheGamer (Written by Joshua Robertson) | July 28, 2026
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Intergalactic And Assassin's Creed Hexe Both Reportedly Targeting 2027 Releases
It's been claimed both Intergalactic and Assassin's Creed Hexe are targeting 2027 releases, meaning they'll just narrowly avoid the discless future.
from TheGamer (Written by Joshua Robertson) | July 28, 2026
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9 R.I.P. Sequel Will Release In October 2026
9 R.I.P. Sequel has gotten its release date. It will be released on October 27th, 2026.
from The Outerhaven Productions (Written by Scott Adams) | July 28, 2026
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First Trailer For NBA 2k27 Is Here, and It’s Already Teasing Big Changes
2K has released the first gameplay trailer for NBA 2K27, featuring cover athletes Victor Wembanyama, Caitlin Clark and Derrick Rose, ahead of next month's full reveal.
from The Outerhaven Productions (Written by James Clarkson) | July 28, 2026
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New Dragon Ball: Sparking Zero Update Officially Confirmed for July 29
Dragon Ball: Sparking Zero is officially receiving a new update to the popular fighting game on July 29, bringing plenty of changes to the game
from GameRant (Written by Michael Brandon Ingram) | July 28, 2026
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PlayStation Plus Free Games For August 2026 Officially Revealed
PlayStation Plus is getting three freebies.
from Screen Rant | July 28, 2026
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New Hades 2-Like Game with Monster Girls Officially Confirmed for 2027
An upcoming Hades 2-like game, complete with Monster Girls and a unique dating sim mechanic, confirms a Q2 2027 release date.
from GameRant (Written by Joshua Duckworth) | July 28, 2026
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Switch 2 Exclusive is Now One of the Highest-Rated Games of All Time
The Nintendo Switch 2 console is now home to one of the highest-rated video game exclusives of all time.
from GameRant (Written by Dalton Cooper) | July 28, 2026
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Baldur's Gate 3 Gets Another Custom Campaign, A Dream Of Silence
All three acts in A Dream of Silence are out now, completing this Astarion-themed Baldur's Gate 3 custom campaign.
from TheGamer (Written by Rhiannon Bevan) | July 28, 2026
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