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U.S. Army Confirms Four Days Off to Play GTA 6 for Soldiers Who Reenlist for at Least Two Years

The U.S. Army has confirmed an unusual reenlistment incentive that gives eligible soldiers four days off around the release of Grand Theft Auto 6. The offer, which is tied to reenlistment commitments of at least two years, is being used by the 9th Brigade Engineer Battalion, part of the 3rd Infantry Division at Fort Stewart, Georgia. The incentive was first widely reported after an internal memo surfaced online, with PC Gamer receiving confirmation from Lt. Col. Angel Tomko. The special…

Denshattack Reaches 300,000 Players and Passes 150,000 Copies Sold

Denshattack has achieved another major commercial milestone, with Fireshine Games and developer Undercoders confirming that the game has now attracted more than 300,000 players and sold over 150,000 copies worldwide. The achievement marks a strong early run for the stylish action game, which puts players in control of a customizable, gravity-defying train capable of grinding, flipping, and performing tricks across a dystopian version of Japan. Denshattack Builds on Its Early Success Fireshine Games Chief Marketing Officer Sarah Hoeksma praised the…

Nintendo Dominates U.S. Physical Game Sales in 2026 With 63% Market Share

Nintendo remains the dominant force in physical video game sales in the United States, with new data showing that its platforms accounted for 63% of new physical game spending in 2026 so far. The figures highlight Nintendo’s continued strength in the boxed games market at a time when physical media is facing a broader decline. According to industry analyst Circana, Nintendo’s combined physical sales share includes games released for the Nintendo Switch and Switch 2. The exact split between the…

Nintendo Takes Down Over 400 Switch Emulator Repositories in Major GitHub DMCA Sweep

Nintendo has launched another major crackdown on Nintendo Switch emulators, with more than 400 related repositories reportedly removed from GitHub in a single coordinated takedown campaign. The action targeted a wide range of projects, including the Yuzu successor Suyu, several Yuzu forks, and the Android-focused emulator Skyline, even though some of these projects had already been discontinued. The latest development was reported by TorrentFreak, which found that Nintendo submitted seven DMCA anti-circumvention notices to GitHub on the same day. The…

Tencent Games Reveals Its Largest-Ever gamescom 2026 Lineup With 20+ Games and Major Tech Showcases

Tencent Games is preparing for one of its biggest gamescom appearances yet, with more than 20 games, interactive attractions and new technology showcases planned for gamescom 2026 in Cologne, Germany. The company will take part in the event from August 26 to 30, while its Gamescom presence will begin with Opening Night Live on August 25. Tencent Games will also participate in gamescom dev on August 24, where company leaders and developers will discuss AI, graphics, machine learning, and game…

Tomb Raider 1-3 Remastered Community Update Adds 60 FPS Classic Graphics on Nintendo Switch 2

Tomb Raider 1-3 Remastered has received a new Community Update, bringing several player-requested improvements to the classic Lara Croft collection. The patch is now available on Nintendo Switch 2, Nintendo Switch, and other platforms, with one of its biggest additions being 60 FPS support in Classic Graphics Mode. According to the official Aspyr Support patch notes, the update focuses on quality-of-life features, technical fixes, and performance improvements. It follows the recent Challenge Mode updates, with Aspyr continuing to address community…