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Zenless Zone Zero reveales ‘Art Is Bangboo!’ and ‘En-Nah’ Into Your Lap events with free Polychromes and Boopons
Zenless Zone Zero players will have two new limited-time events to look forward to beginning July 8, as HoYoverse has officially detailed the “Art Is Bangboo!” and “‘En-Nah’ Into Your Lap” events. Both events offer free in-game rewards, including Polychromes, Boopons, upgrade materials, and Bangboo-themed merchandise, while featuring different participation requirements. The “Art Is Bangboo!” event runs from July 8 at 10:00 (server time) to July 27 at 03:59 (server time). Players must reach Inter-Knot Level 20 and complete Main…
The First Descendant 2026 Skin Contest finals voting begins, Nexon shares participation rules and finalist guidelines
The 2026 Skin Contest for The First Descendant has entered its final stage, with developer Nexon officially opening community voting for the contest’s finalist entries. After receiving submissions between May 22 and June 26, the company has invited eligible players to help determine this year’s winning custom skin designs while also outlining several important rules for both voters and finalists. Voting is now live through July 20, 2026 (00:00 PDT) on the official event page. Players can cast their votes…
Nintendo’s $14 billion cash reserves stand out as Sony and Xbox face mounting industry challenges
Nintendo’s financial position has become a major talking point across the gaming industry following reports that Sony and Microsoft are facing significant business challenges. As first highlighted in a report by Games GG, the contrasting fortunes of the three console makers have sparked renewed discussion about their long-term business strategies. As Sony transitions away from physical PlayStation game discs and Microsoft reportedly prepares one of its largest rounds of Xbox-related layoffs, Nintendo continues to operate from a position of financial…
Moonlight Peaks gets Nintendo Switch 2 and Switch physical release in Japan with English support
Moonlight Peaks is set to launch on Nintendo Switch 2 and Nintendo Switch later this week, but players looking for a physical copy have another option. While the farming life simulation game will be available as a digital-only release in North America, publisher Eastasiasoft has confirmed that Japan will receive boxed editions for both Nintendo platforms, complete with the full game on the cartridge. The announcement is particularly good news for collectors and international fans because the Japanese physical release…
Famitsu review scores for July 5, 2026: Rhythm Heaven Groove earns 34/40 as Crazy Chain: Elpis no Kusari follows closely
Famitsu has published its latest review scores for the week of July 5, 2026, with Rhythm Heaven Groove emerging as the highest-rated title among this week’s releases. The rhythm game received individual scores of 8, 9, 8, and 9, giving it a total of 34/40 from the magazine’s four reviewers. Other games reviewed this week include Crazy Chain: Elpis no Kusari with 33/40 (8/8/8/9), Magical Girl Witch Trials with 32/40 (8/9/8/7), and Mouse: P.I. For Hire, which earned 31/40 (7/8/8/8).…
Netflix France says expanded local streaming investment rules ‘go too far,’ files legal challenge
Netflix has intensified its dispute with French regulators over new streaming investment rules, with Netflix France Vice President of Content Pauline Dauvin arguing that the latest obligations go beyond supporting cultural diversity and instead risk limiting editorial independence. In an opinion piece published in Le Monde, Dauvin criticized France’s newly expanded “diversity” requirements for subscription streaming services, confirming that Netflix and other platforms have filed a legal appeal before France’s Council of State. The company maintains that it supports France’s…