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Dell Pro 5 Webcam review

A corporate webcam with Windows Hello functionality and a frustrating lack of customisation to go with it

Controversial Pokémon Winds and Waves leak warns of a game price hike

In the midst of price increases for GTA 6 and video game consoles, a Game Freak leak has left fans worried about Pokémon prices

Valve to send iFixIt more Steam Deck LCD batteries, replacements will be back in stock next week

How many more years of aftermarket support will the Steam Deck enjoy?

The Odyssey Review

Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey movie adapts Homer through a new eye that brings a sense of horror and existential angst to the story – and some humor too. It may not be a perfect movie, but it’s a pretty great moviegoing experience all the same.

Funko Unveils Pop! Yourself Spider-Man: Brand New Day Figures for SDCC 2026

Funko Pop! collectors can turn themselves into the ultimate SDCC-exclusive figure thanks to the Pop! Yourself Spider-Man: Brand New Day activation.

Belkin Charging Grip for Nintendo Switch 2 Review

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Denshattack! review

Saturated spectacle can't mask this energetic game's flaws.

Tom Holland Says Last Frame of Spider-Man: Brand New Day Will Explain the Movie's Title — and Fans Have Some Exciting Theories for What He Could Mean

Tom Holland has dropped a cryptic tease regarding the ending of Spider-Man: Brand New Day, and said that the movie's title will be explained in its final frame.

Rock Paper ShotgunJul 15, 2026

"Never say never": Criterion aren't ruling out a return to Need For Speed, but Battlefield is their only focus for now

Last week, to mark its 30th anniversary, EA rebranded Criterion as Criterion: A Battlefield Studio. The storied studio that created Burnout and in recent years has shepherded the Need For Speed series, as well as working on the rebooted Star Wars: Battlefront , will become...

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PlayStation Plus Game Catalog for July 2026 Confirmed

Sony has confirmed the PlayStation Plus Game Catalog for July 2026, which is headlined by Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora, Rise of the Ronin, and two PS2 classics.

GameSpotJul 15, 2026

PlayStation Plus Extra/Premium Games For July 2026 Revealed

Sony has revealed the latest games coming to the Game Catalog for PlayStation Plus Extra and Premium subscribers in July. Like last month, the release schedule for these games has now changed for US, UK, and Japanese subscribers, with an initial batch starting July 21 and the...

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Poll finds 100% of Japanese online game developers are using AI, though mostly for 'user preference analysis' and 'user behavior prediction'

The report comes courtesy of Japan's Online Game Association.

PlayStation BlogJul 15, 2026

PlayStation Plus Game Catalog for July – Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora, Rise of the Ronin, Firefighting Simulator: Ignite and more

This month, journey into the breathtaking open world of Pandora in Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora, carve your own path through a war-torn 19th-century Japan in Rise of the Ronin, tackle raging infernos and rescue civilians in Firefighting Simulator: Ignite, or relive classic...

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How to get coal in Palworld

Coal is a valuable resource that is needed to make refined ingots and carbon fiber. Find out where the best locations to mine coal in Palworld.

Rock Paper ShotgunJul 15, 2026

EurogamerJul 15, 2026

League of Legends Classic players clash against old-school skin cosmetics, as the faithfulness of the new game mode is called into question

League of Legends Classic has been revealed in earnest by Riot Games. A recreation of an older MOBA experience, League Classic is taking core moments from the early seasons and merging them together, though some players are already raising eyebrows at one aspect: the champion...

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EurogamerJul 15, 2026

The Duskbloods' promised playtest is happening next month on Switch 2, and it sure looks like getting in will be hard

The lack of news on The Duskbloods - finally ended by June's Nintendo Direct announcement of a playtest - has kept the hype for FromSoftware's next game at bay for now, but that could change as soon as next month, when players finally get a taste of what the studio has been...

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Denshattack review: one of 2026's best games so far is a racing ruckus of railways, rebellion, and ramen

I fear I’ve authored some kind of Boy Who Cried Wolf situation, vis à vis Denshattack . It’s shown signs of greatness ever since its reveal last year, but in hindsight, I wonder if my enthusiasm for its silly side – it is undeniably a game about...

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Elden Ring developer's next game will be playable for first time next month

FromSoftware's mysterious multiplayer-only game will be playable for the first time next month.

GameSpotJul 15, 2026

PUBG Is Finally Fixing One Of Its Biggest New Player Hurdles

Like any live-service game that has been around for a while, PUBG: Battlegrounds has faced the challenge of attracting new players to a world that has grown and evolved over several years. To combat this, publisher Krafton Inc. has released a new update for the game that...

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Of Course The Odyssey is Joining Fortnite — And Matt Damon is a Skin

Fresh from his epic journey home after the Trojan War, Matt Damon's Odysseus has one more trip planned: riding the battle bus into Fortnite.

GameSpotJul 15, 2026

You Can Now Order Games And Consoles From GameStop With Uber Eats

GameStop has announced a partnership with Uber Eats to allow people to order things like games and collectibles through the delivery app. Inside the Uber Eats app, you can navigate to the "Retail" or "Electronics" hubs and search for GameStop to see what you can buy. Local...

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Castlevania: Belmont's Curse will avoid the Switch curse

Konami has announced Nintendo players won't be left out when the Metroidvania releases later this year

LEGO Horizon Adventures Aloy & Varl vs. Shell-Walker & Sawtooth Set Has Dropped to a New Low Price at Amazon

The LEGO Horizon Adventures Aloy & Varl vs. Shell-Walker & Sawtooth set has dropped to its lowest price yet at Amazon of $29.30, but it's quickly being claimed. Act fast to score 35% off this set.

Denshattack! review: 2026 finally has the best 3D Sonic game of all time

Denshattack! captures the spirit of the 2000s best games by offering a much wackier spin on Tony Hawk's Pro Skater.

PlayStation BlogJul 15, 2026

EurogamerJul 15, 2026

Denshattack! review

What do Jet Set Radio , the PS1-era Tony Hawk's games, Hi-Fi Rush , and OlliOlli all have in common? Well, aside from being clear influences on Denshattack!, they are all cult classics: games that remain relevant, popular, and influential way beyond their respective eras. And...

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Ratchet & Clank: Ranger Rumble – gameplay details on the upcoming mobile hero shooter

Suit up, Rangers! Pre-registration for Ratchet & Clank: Ranger Rumble is now open worldwide on the App Store and Google Play. To celebrate, we’re launching a community rewards campaign, headlined by a reward we think Ratchet & Clank fans will especially love: the exclusive...

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Bobiverse #6: The Infinite Extent Hits Audible This September - Exclusive

IGN can exclusively reveal that Bobiverse Book 6, The Infinite Extent, arrives on Audible this September, bringing back narrator Ray Porter to tackle the franchise's biggest intergalactic threats yet.