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Mortal Shell 2 Patch Drama Kicks Off a Wild Gaming Week

A wild week in gaming news includes a Mortal Shell 2 patch controversy, Sony scaling back a Horizon live-service title, and Redfall's creators finally explaining what went wrong.

By Zara El-Amin | August 19, 2026

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Flock’s 60 MPH Police Drones Lead This Week’s Tech Roundup

Flock Safety's 60 mph police surveillance drones now scan license plates from above, raising fresh privacy alarms. This roundup also covers RFK Jr. research cuts, Google's massive AI data buy, and gaming surprises from Witcher 3 and Mortal Shell 2.

By Devon Blackwell | August 19, 2026

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Arc Raiders Event, Mortal Shell 2 Review, TMNT Finale

Arc Raiders launches a new event with a tricky cargo elevator puzzle, TMNT: Splintered Fate closes its main story, and Mortal Shell 2 earns praise for blending soulslike combat with shotguns.

By Marcus Delgado | August 18, 2026

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Phantom Blade Zero, Sands of Time, and More: Gaming Roundup

A fresh gaming roundup covers Sony's physical media backlash, a Sands of Time PC upgrade, and new looks at Tides of Annihilation and Star Wars Zero Company. Warner Bros. also quietly confirmed a Hogwarts Legacy sequel exists.

By Rina Park | August 18, 2026

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Final Fantasy XIV Switch 2, Mortal Shell 2 Lead This Week’s Buzz

Final Fantasy XIV Online surprises everyone on Switch 2 while Mortal Shell 2 shakes up the souls-like genre. Meanwhile, Marvel's Wolverine faces unfair backlash before it even launches.

By Jake Torres | August 17, 2026

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Halo Call of Duty Devs, Kingdom Hearts, and AI Jobs

Halo Call of Duty rumors, a Kingdom Hearts Disney+ series, and a viral stained glass Dratini dominate gaming chatter this week. Meanwhile, AI automation is reshaping young workers' job prospects in Korea, hinting at bigger industry shifts ahead.

By Zara El-Amin | August 17, 2026

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Mortal Shell 2 Review Roundup: Critics Praise Fainweald

Mortal Shell 2 launches with strong reviews from IGN, Rock Paper Shotgun, and Destructoid, praising its expanded, atmospheric world. Early guides already point players toward the best items to grab in Fallgrim.

By Keira Walsh | August 17, 2026

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Definitive Edition Gets Free Xbox Series X Upgrade: Mafia

Digital owners of Mafia: Definitive Edition can now grab a free next-gen upgrade on Xbox Series X and Series S. This roundup also covers Xbox trading card teasers, hidden 2026 releases, mid-August sales, and the Pokopia sequel debate.

By Marcus Delgado | August 16, 2026

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Fortune’s Weave Previews Reveal Four-Path Epic: Fire Emblem

New hands-on previews reveal Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave packs four intertwining campaigns into one massive Switch 2 tactics RPG. Critics call it overwhelming in scope, complex in narrative, and a bold evolution of the Three Houses formula.

By Jake Torres | August 13, 2026

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Lord of the Rings Revival Leads This Week: Gaming Roundup

This week's gaming roundup covers a surprising Lord of the Rings revival, Peak's final major update, and a leaked Xbox Elite Series 3 controller prototype. It also spotlights Future Knight's retro charm and a wild new co-op comedy title.

By Zara El-Amin | August 12, 2026

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