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It’s time for yet another dive into the open ocean of gaming news for the week, and although Gamescom is just around the corner, it’s been a relatively eventful one. From major studio acquisitions through to game delays and other big news, we’re once again not short of important things to report, so you can rest easy if you thought nothing had happened this week. Here’s our latest rundown of everything that’s been going on in the world of gaming for the week between August 12th and August 18th! Hi-Fi Rush developer Tango Gameworks acquired by Krafton After Microsoft closed…

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Though the UK has escaped the hottest weather in the world, this summer has been another stop-start season of sunshine, rain, and surprisingly cool respites, so it’s hard to imagine anyone who hasn’t gotten at least a little of what they want this year. As we move closer to late August’s Gamescom extravaganza, gaming news often dries up, but there’s been plenty to keep eagle-eyed news enthusiasts occupied this year as well. Here’s our rundown of what’s been happening this week in the world of gaming news! Valve could be working on a new Half-Life game Murmurs emerged this week…

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It’s once again time for another look at what’s been going on in the world of gaming, and since we’re in the middle of the drought period between the summer gaming events and Gamescom, it’s been a relatively quiet week. Still, that doesn’t mean nothing’s been happening, of course; between major studio layoffs (yet again, unfortunately), developers teasing features for upcoming games, and more, there’s plenty to keep you occupied. Here’s our rundown of the week spanning July 29th through August 4th in the world of gaming. Jackbox makes things easier If you’ve ever played Jackbox Party Pack games with…

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Summer is really starting to heat up now. The weather in the UK has been turning gradually hotter for a week or so, and we’re due a few days of scorching sun before things settle down again at the end of the week. Whether you’re looking for a respite from the hot weather or you’re the kind of person to indulge your lizard tendencies by sunbathing constantly, we’ve got another roundup of gaming news for you to enjoy. Here’s what’s been happening this week in the gaming world. Heihachi is coming back to Tekken This week, we learned that Tekken…

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Just like clockwork, we’re back with another rundown of what’s been happening in the world of gaming news this week, and thanks to Gamescom’s opening night, it’s a packed one indeed. While some have called the Gamescom show lacklustre or low on major announcements, it did have several new games to show off, and we’ll run down some of our highlights later on. Even if Gamescom wasn’t your thing, though, there’s still plenty to pore over this week as usual, so without further ado, let’s look at what’s been going on in the gaming news world! Final Fantasy XVI finally…

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If you love summer, it might be difficult to countenance the idea that someone else might hate it, but unfortunately, there are many of us who can’t stand the hot weather and long days. You might be one of them, of course, and if you are, then you can take solace in the fact that the nights are beginning to get darker, however slowly. Summer doesn’t last forever, whatever Bryan Adams might think. There’s also plenty of gaming news to keep you distracted, so here’s what’s been happening this week in the world of gaming. A screenshot from BioShock 4…

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If you’re an England supporter, you’re probably languishing in dismay after yesterday’s Euro final result, but take heart: there’s plenty of gaming news from the last week to pore over. With new game announcements, industry developments, and more on the cards, you should have plenty to keep you distracted from what may or may not be Gareth Southgate’s inevitable future. Here’s a look at what’s been happening in the world of gaming news this week. Zenless Zone Zero is a very popular game HoYoverse’s latest, Zenless Zone Zero, crossed a major download milestone earlier this week, with downloads hitting 50…

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It’s time to step into the past (but only the recent past, don’t worry) and take a look at what’s been happening in the gaming world this week again. Political news from around the world might be agonising and difficult to bear, but we’ve got plenty of gaming industry news to keep you distracted, so why not take a few moments out to reminisce? Here’s what’s been going on in the gaming world this week. We’re not going to be addressing the Elden Ring difficulty conversation, so don’t worry about that! GAME isn’t stopping physical sales A report emerged earlier…

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One more week has gone by in the gaming world, and we’ve been diligently watching the gaming industry’s goings-on, ready to summarise them for you here as usual. This week held all kinds of gaming news for the enthusiast, although as usual, not all of it was good. Studios closed down, new games were revealed, and, of course, Elden Ring’s DLC threatened to take over the industry. Once again, dear friends, let us take a look at what’s been happening in the world of gaming news for the past week or so. Lords of the Fallen is definitely getting a…

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The season for exciting summer gaming shows came to a close this week, with the final show (not counting a couple of extra stragglers, as it were) airing on June 10th in the form of Ubisoft Forward. Generally speaking, gaming news tends to slow down around this time, as most publishers and big gaming companies have already revealed whatever they’re ready to reveal on their slates. That doesn’t mean nothing is happening, though, so without further ado, let’s take a look at what’s been going on this week in the world of gaming news. Ubisoft Forward is solid, but unremarkable…

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Early June is a very important time indeed for the gaming calendar; it’s when the big companies host their presentations, showing off all the things they’ve got on their upcoming slates. Depending on your perspective, this summer gaming season was either a slam dunk or a washout. The big publishers did indeed hold showcases, but whether or not they held anything particularly exciting is another matter. Let’s embark on another look at the week in gaming news and see what’s been happening in our favourite hobby this week! Like a Dragon is coming to TV We’re not sure whether you…

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Once again, another week in gaming has gone by, and there’s plenty happening to whet the appetite of even the most curious consumer of news. Some games got release dates, while others got pushed back indefinitely; such is the way of the gaming industry. Nothing’s ever certain, especially not these days. Unfortunately, this week also saw its fair share of layoffs and studio closures, although things do seem to be quieting down just a little after the disastrous year the industry has had. Here’s what’s been happening in the gaming world this week! Life By You has been delayed Early…

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As ever, this week has been a tumultuous and eventful one in the world of gaming, and so it falls to us once again to take a look at the ups, the downs, and everything in between. Whether it’s rumours of an oft-requested PC port, new Game Pass games, or yet more layoffs (unfortunately), this week brings many things to contemplate and chew over if you’re a gaming fanatic. Let’s take a look at what’s been happening this week in gaming news! Red Dead Redemption could finally be heading to PC For years, it’s felt weird that Rockstar’s open-world Western…

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