Video Game News 7/12/2026

#CrimsonStorm
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Assassin's Creed Black Flag Skin Returns In Rayman Legends Retold

All Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced players can now claim free rewards

Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced opens to 2 million sales on launch day

Ubisoft shows off Edward Kenway skin for Rayman Legends Retold

You can mod out the yellow filter in Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced

#DynastyAndRoadToGlory
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College Football 27 to Remove Single Player Microtransactions After Fans Threatened Boycott

College Football 27 to remove microtransactions after player backlash, though EA maintains they were only added to 'give players more choice'

EA Reverses Course On College Football 27 Microtransactions Following Player Revolt

#ColdTakeArtistsRunningThe
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Obsidian game director reacts to people "spouting off" about the studio and how it's not what it "used to be"

Obsidian game director is sick of hearing bad takes about the state of the studio: 'The through line from KotOR2 to our current games is pretty clear'

Obsidian Game Director Hits Back At ‘Cold Take Artists’ ‘Running Their Mouths’ About The Studio In The Wake Of Layoffs

#Spyro
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Spyro: A Realm Beyond dev explains why it’s not Spyro 4

Spyro: A Realm Beyond devs didn't want their platformer to be a "flight simulator," so you can't leave your favorite dragon on "autopilot"

#Sonic
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SEGA talks importance of Sonic, failing to reach its goal, wanted new game to sell more

SEGA president: “Sonic kind of exists as a symbol for SEGA”

#TheSwitch2
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Koei Tecmo talks Pokemon Pokopia, wanted to make the best-selling Pokemon spin-off

Koei Tecmo Wanted Pokémon Pokopia To Be The Very Best (Selling) Pokémon Spin-Off

#BenStarrAccusesMicrosoft
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Ben Starr Accuses Microsoft of Multiple Lies After Xbox Layoffs

Microsoft Responds To Racist Conspiracy Theories About Layoffs: ‘They Were Not Made To Replace Employees With Foreign Workers’

#TheJuneDirect
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Splatoon Raiders Gets ESRB Rating, Delay Now Off the Table

Poll: Splatoon 3's Raiders-Themed Splatfest Kicks Off This Weekend, Which Team Gets Your Vote?

#TotalWarWarhammer40k
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A storming new Total War Warhammer 40k gameplay reveal has made me excited about cover

Soulframe beaver 'will be okay' after high-stakes gameplay reveal, devs confirm

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TennoCon 2026 Preview Recap – Warframe & Soulframe Updates!

TennoCon 2026: Everything Announced at the Warframe and Soulframe Fan Event