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Metroid Prime Origins Demake Revives a Genre Nintendo Left Behind

A fan studio turns Metroid Prime into a 2D NES-style demake, while Xbox promises a major bug fix and new releases reshape genres from cozy sims to party games.

By Keira Walsh | August 10, 2026

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AI-Made Viruses, Banned Game, Free Steam Titles: Roundup

AI generated viruses built from 9 trillion DNA fragments spark safety warnings this week. Plus, a game ban in Australia, inheritable gaming accounts in China, free Steam titles, and a city dropping Flock surveillance cameras.

By Devon Blackwell | August 10, 2026

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Danchi Days, Kynseed Reviews, and Xbox Perks Roundup

Cozy life sim Danchi Days channels classic Hamtaro vibes ahead of its October launch, while Kynseed earns glowing reviews from ex-Fable developers. Plus, fresh Xbox Game Pass perks and a No Man's Sky anniversary retrospective round out this week's gaming news.

By Marcus Delgado | August 09, 2026

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Hands-On With the New Feature: Samsung Wallet Quick Share

Samsung's latest Quick Share update lets Galaxy users send Samsung Wallet items like tickets and boarding passes instantly. This roundup also covers OpenAI's unlimited free ChatGPT tier, Nintendo's profit surge, and OnePlus leaving Europe.

By Priya Narayan | August 08, 2026

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Grounded 2 Update Leads a Big Week for Xbox Fans

A packed week in gaming news brings a major Grounded 2 update, bold streaming predictions from Take-Two's CEO, and a look at AI's messy impact on modding communities.

By Jake Torres | August 08, 2026

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Physical Games Endure as PS5 Boxes Ship With a Farewell

Nintendo's physical sales numbers reveal gamers still love discs and cartridges, even as Sony's PS5 quietly signals a digital-only future. Plus, Single Player Tarkov shuts down and Facebook pays creators for rage-bait content.

By Zara El-Amin | August 07, 2026

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GTA 6 Preorders Hit Unprecedented Levels, Take-Two Says

Take-Two says GTA 6 preorders are unprecedented across the industry, backing up bold new financial projections. Here's what the earnings call revealed about pricing, digital sales, and the November launch.

By Keira Walsh | August 07, 2026

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