Video Game News 6/26/2026

#FinalFantasyXiCelestialNi
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DELTARUNE chapter 5 is out now with chapter 6 due in 2027

Next Dissidia Duellum Final Fantasy Character Is FFX’s Tidus

Final Fantasy XI Celestial Nights Date Event Starts in July

Deltarune: Chapter 5 Weird Route Walkthrough

Deltarune Chapter 5 Hilariously Immortalizes One Dev’s Obsession With Final Fantasy 14

Deltarune Chapter 5 launches to nearly 300,000 concurrent players on Steam, Chapter 6 is coming in 2027

#Destiny
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Bungie layoffs revealed to have affected nearly 300 jobs at Destiny 2 maker

Sony Cuts 292 Bungie Jobs As Studio Head Reportedly Steps Down

Sony cuts 292 jobs at Destiny maker Bungie

True Scale of Bungie Layoffs Revealed, With Nearly 300 Cut From Its Bellevue, Washington Headquarters Alone

#TakashiTezuka
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Retiring Mario and Zelda director Takashi Tezuka clarifies he’ll still be involved at Nintendo

Mario dev Takashi Tezuka not retiring from Nintendo, contrary to previous reports

Takashi Tezuka talks about illustrious career and will remain producer at Nintendo

Even Retirement Can’t Stop Famed Nintendo Developer Takashi Tezuka

#TheXboxSeriesXThe
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Xbox Series X/S Prices Surge as Microsoft's Hardware Costs Continue to Climb

Xbox To Raise Console Prices Again In August

Microsoft Is Raising Xbox Series X/S Prices Again in August

#Gothic1Remake
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Gothic 1 Remake Review

Meccha Chameleon review

Dave the Diver: In the Jungle Review

#Shadows
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Is Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Resynced Ubisoft’s Last Struggle Attempt?

Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Resynced – 15 Key Details You Should Know Before Launch

Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Resynced Brings Back the Joy of Exploration

Assassin’s Creed Shadows Ended Up Great–If You Played All The DLC

You Can Now Stream The Best Part Of Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Resynced: Its Sea Shanties

Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced: 8-Minute Gameplay Tour of Havana | IGN First

#HauntedChocolatierITortur
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"I torture myself over every last detail": Stardew Valley's creator is having a real time of it with Haunted Chocolatier's recipe book interface

'I Torture Myself Over Every Last Detail' — Stardew Valley Creator ConcernedApe Says He's 'Still Here, Still Grinding' on Haunted Chocolatier

#Watch
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Valve's Steam Machine gets competition in the "Stim Machine", a cheeky French PC box that's already reportedly been re-named

The Steam Machine knock-offs begin as Stim Machine attempts to offer a more powerful machine at the same price and shape

#TotalWar
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Creative Assembly confirm Total War: Medieval 3's starting factions, pegging out a complex world of schemers and killers, feudal giants and emerging empires

Total War: Medieval III asks players to vote on which playable factions they want

#Starcraft2
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A year on from its launch, former Blizzard devs' Wildgate only has one last update left, but it's not shutting down

1 year after launch, spaceship shooter Wildgate will end development after its next update

#Highlights
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Capcom drops Monster Hunter Stories 3 story DLC featuring fan-favorite character

Highlights from Capcom Spotlight 2026 – Dragon’s Dogma, Onimusha, Monster Hunter, and more

#PuzzleDragons
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Puzzle & Dragons teams up with classic comedy anime, Gintama

Puzzle & Dragons x Gintama Crossover Live Through July 12

#AnimeExpo2026
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Miresi: Invisible Future unveils its second new promotional video and creator program

MIRESI: Invisible Future Anime Expo 2026 Promotional Video Released

#Radiance
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Girls’ Frontline 2: Exilium celebrates its 1.5 Anniversary with 100+ Free Pulls and New Dolls

Girls' Frontline 2: Exilium 1.5 Anniversary celebrates with new Dolls and exciting anime collabs

#BanchouTactics
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Banchou Tactics: Lion Heart announced for Nintendo Switch 2

One School, One Rule – Banchou Tactics: Lion Heart Has Been Revealed

#NintendoSwitch2
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Nintendo Switch 2 ends first full year in the U.S. at nearly 6 million units sold, second fastest-selling video game system

US: Nintendo Switch 2 sold nearly 6 million units first year and is second fastest-selling video game system

#GrandTheftAuto
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Grand Theft Auto 6 Pre-Orders on PS5 Beating Xbox Series X/S 6-to-1 – Rumor

Grand Theft Auto 6 demand may be so high it will "likely outstrip supply" this holiday season, a video game retailer warns

#Playstation
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Nintendo Switch 2 Becomes Second Fastest-Selling Console in U.S. History

Switch 2 is the second fastest-selling console in US history, as PlayStation records its worst May in decades - and Xbox its worst May ever

#RockstarsHistory
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When Will GTA 6 Online Release? Here's What Rockstar's History Tells Us

What Can We Expect from GTA 6 Online, and When Will We Play It?

#Baskin
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Baskin-Robbins Will Share Animal Crossing: New Horizons Island

Animal Crossing: New Horizons – Happy Home Paradise added to Nintendo Music

#StarWars
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Star Wars: Galactic Racer hands-on report

Star Wars: Galactic Racer has a lot more Slay the Spire DNA than I expected, because its ex-Burnout devs wanted to add 'real consequence' to each race

#TheSteamSummerSale2026
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10 great games to grab during the Steam Summer Sale 2026

Steam Kicks off its Summer Sale for 2026

#HauntedChocolatier
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Haunted Chocolatier is taking a long time because it "has to be perfect," creator Eric Barone explains: "I torture myself over every last detail"

Haunted Chocolatier’s Long Development Comes Down To Chasing Perfection

#HokutoShinkenFatalFury
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Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves is an exciting arena for Kenshiro's explosive Hokuto Shinken

Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves Kenshiro Preview

#Battlefield
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Battlefield 6 is altering its long-range gunplay to feel more like Battlefield 4

Battlefield 6 is overhauling its gunplay next week, and it's adding one thing we've all asked for years on end