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TEKKEN 8 Reveals Bob Gameplay Trailer, Confirms August DLC Release and Announces TEKKEN! CARTOON Series

Bandai Namco Entertainment made several major announcements for TEKKEN 8 during Evo 2026 in Las Vegas, headlined by the return of fan-favorite fighter Bob as the second DLC character in Season 3. The publisher debuted a new gameplay trailer showcasing the “Onigiri Savior” in action while confirming his release schedule for August. Alongside Bob’s reveal, Bandai Namco crowned Arslan Ash as the TEKKEN 8 Evo 2026 champion, announced the next TEKKEN World Tour Finals venue, and surprised fans with the…

Demon Slayer: The Hinokami Chronicles 2 Infinity Castle Character Pass Comes to Nintendo Switch 2 This October

SEGA has officially announced that Demon Slayer -Kimetsu no Yaiba- The Hinokami Chronicles 2 – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition + “Infinity Castle” Character Pass will launch on October 29, 2026, bringing an enhanced version of the anime fighting game to Nintendo’s latest console. The new edition introduces improved visuals, smoother 60 FPS gameplay, cross-generation multiplayer, and access to the game’s complete roster of 54 playable characters. The announcement also confirms that players who already own The Hinokami Chronicles 2 on…

New Vegas Director Josh Sawyer Calls Amazon’s Fallout Series “One of the Best” Video Game Adaptations

The critically acclaimed Fallout television series has earned another endorsement from one of the franchise’s most respected creators. Josh Sawyer, the director of Fallout: New Vegas, has described Amazon’s live-action adaptation as one of the finest video game adaptations ever made, praising its balance between honoring the source material and telling a compelling television story. Sawyer shared his thoughts during an interview on The 41st Precinct’s Human Can Opener Podcast, where he reflected on both seasons of the series and…

Illinois Man Sues DraftKings After Allegedly Losing $2 Million, Wedding Savings, and Job to Gambling Addiction

An Illinois man has filed a federal lawsuit against DraftKings, alleging the online sportsbook’s platform fueled his gambling addiction, leading him to lose more than $2 million, drain his wedding savings, lose his job, and experience a mental health crisis. The lawsuit, filed on June 24 in federal court in Chicago, claims 32-year-old Dane Miller developed a severe gambling addiction after joining DraftKings in 2020. According to court filings reviewed by The Independent, Miller argues the company recognized his escalating…

Xbox Reportedly Pauses New Third-Party Game Pass Deals Amid Ongoing Business Restructuring

Xbox may be slowing down its strategy of bringing third-party games to Xbox Game Pass, according to comments from industry developers, raising fresh questions about the future of Microsoft’s subscription service as the company continues restructuring its gaming business. The claim comes from Fernando Rizo, Partner at Kaboodle Games, who said multiple developers currently negotiating Game Pass agreements were informed that discussions had suddenly stopped. Microsoft has not confirmed the reports, and Xbox has yet to publicly comment on the…

Sony Says PS6 Price and Launch Timing Are Still Undecided as It “Monitors the Market”

Sony has shared new insight into its approach for the PlayStation 6, confirming that it has not yet finalized either the console’s launch window or its pricing strategy. The company says it is closely monitoring market conditions, particularly rising component costs, before making key decisions about its next-generation hardware. The comments came during a recent Game & Network Services business Q&A, where Sony executives were asked whether future PlayStation hardware would continue prioritizing profitability over selling consoles at a loss.…