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

Sat, 11 Jul 2026 16:30:29 +0000

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The latest EA Sports College Football game has finally arrived, which is tantalizing news if you were excited for the series' hotly anticipated comeback a couple years ago. Less tantalizing is the game's reception, which so far has been marred by widespread backlash to its egregious microtransactions. Complaining works: in a post on X yesterday, the official CFB account said those microtransactions are out.

Total War Warhammer 40,000's amazing gameplay reveal will make you wonder if your PC can handle it

Sat, 11 Jul 2026 16:08:12 +0000

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Published Jul 11, 2026, 12:08 PM EDT

Total War: Warhammer 40,000 got its first gameplay video, and it looks like a great, if hardware-intensive, RTS game

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We finally got an extended look at gameplay from Total War: Warhammer 40,000. It definitely looks like the spectacle-filled revitalization that the real-time strategy game series has needed, although its impressive visuals have left me wondering if my PC will even be able to run the game.

After the failure of Warcraft, Duncan Jones isn’t trying to make Rogue Trooper a franchise starter

Sat, 11 Jul 2026 16:00:19 +0000

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Published Jul 11, 2026, 12:00 PM EDT

The director hopes to inspire more movies based on 2000 AD comics

After the failure of Warcraft, Duncan Jones isn’t trying to make Rogue Trooper a franchise starter

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DC and Marvel have become media powerhouses with numerous TV shows, movies, and games based on their series, but British comic maker 2000 AD had much more limited success with its 1995 and 2012 adaptations of Judge Dredd. Moon and Warcraft director Duncan Jones hopes his animated adaptation of Rogue Trooper will give them another shot at fame.

The Elder Scrolls Online's developer deserved better than to get sucker-punched by Microsoft twice in two years

Sat, 11 Jul 2026 16:00:00 +0000

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Terminally Online

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This is Terminally Online: PC Gamer's very own MMO column. Every other week, I'll be sharing my thoughts on the genre, interviewing fellow MMO-heads like me, taking a deep-dive into mechanics we've all taken for granted, and, occasionally, bringing in guest writers to talk about their MMO of choice.

Critical Role's new characters look like they escaped an Elden Ring boss fight

Sat, 11 Jul 2026 15:00:20 +0000

If you thought Critical Role Campaign 4 had plenty of freaks on the menu, we’re here to tell you that you’ve seen nothing yet. Age of Umbra: Sallowlands is a new Daggerheart miniseries from Critical Role, and, as revealed by the show’s character art and the premiere episode, these creepy folks look like they’ve crawled straight out of Elden Ring.

Ed. note: This article contains spoilers for Age of Umbra: Sallowlands premiere episode.

These 13 Anime Expo 2026 announcements could define the next year of anime

Sat, 11 Jul 2026 07:00:20 +0000

Anime Expo has long been the premier stage for the industry outside of Japan, and this year's convention was no exception. Across four packed (and completely sold-out) days in Los Angeles, various anime studios, publishers, and creators unveiled new trailers, debuted highly anticipated first or second episodes, and announced everything from blockbuster sequels to ambitious original projects.

Whether it was Cyberpunk: Edgerunners 2 kicking off its next chapter, The Ghost in the Shell charting a bold new direction, or powerhouse studios pulling back the curtain on what's next in their anime slate, there was no shortage of enticing reveals. If you couldn't keep up with every panel, here's a look at the biggest announcements from Anime Expo 2026.

Pokémon Go Fest Global 2026 event guide and rotating habitat schedule

Sat, 11 Jul 2026 06:00:19 +0000

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Published Jul 11, 2026, 2:00 AM EDT

Here's everything you need to know for Pokémon Go Fest: Global 2026

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Pokémon Go's biggest flagship event of the year, Pokémon Go Fest: Global, is back for 2026. The event runs on both Saturday, July 11 and Sunday, July 12 from 10 a.m. until 7 p.m. in your local time. Though the perks are the same across the two days, there are rotating habitats that will differ from the two days, so you'll want to look ahead to see what you want to spend your precious time and raid passes on before you go all in.

All sprites in Fortnite Chapter 7 Season 3

Fri, 10 Jul 2026 19:16:24 +0000

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Updated Jul 10, 2026, 3:16 PM EDT

Every sprite ability and where to find them

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Sprites are back in Fortnite Chapter 7 Season 3 with new powers and abilities. Sprites first appeared in Fortnite Chapter 6 Season 1, and they acted as a supportive item. In Chapter 7 Season 3, there are a bunch of new sprites, which means there are a ton of new powers and abilities to use.

Evil Dead Burn saves its most shocking surprise for after the credits

Fri, 10 Jul 2026 19:00:19 +0000

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Published Jul 10, 2026, 3:00 PM EDT

A beloved character makes their comeback

Evil Dead Burn reintroduces an old character in its post-credit scene

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Evil Dead Burn is now in theaters, delivering fans of the franchise more Deadites and gore to feast on. Directed by Sébastien Vaniček, the movie follows a dysfunctional family tormented by demons. It also sets the stage for what comes next for the franchise.

Palworld officially changed to look less like Pokémon (but Nintendo still won't be happy)

Fri, 10 Jul 2026 18:21:02 +0000

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Published Jul 10, 2026, 2:21 PM EDT

Designs for monsters that looked like Cinderace and Decidueye now look a little different

Palworld just redesigned its monsters to look less like Pokémon for 1.0 release

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Two years after releasing in early access, monster-collecting survival hit Palworld has officially hit 1.0.