Game Pulse Digest

Sony is doubling down on its console and peripheral ecosystem by scaling back physical media and limiting first-party PC releases.

• Physical shift:...

The Attack on Titan 3 gameplay trailer highlights fast-paced combat, dynamic movement, and large-scale battles using Omni-Directional Mobility Gear. Anime fans and action game lovers get an immersive preview of the intense Titan encounters.

Microsoft cut Game Pass Ultimate to $22.99 after shedding millions of subscribers from the 2025 hike, but the rollback carries steep concessions.
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Rhythm Heaven Groove lands an 8/10 by infusing minigames with unapologetic weirdness, delivering percussive rhythm gameplay that feels great, and offering creative competitive-cooperative multiplayer.

Cyberpunk: Edgerunners 2 delivers a fresh standalone 10-episode story set in Night City this fall on Netflix, expanding the hit series with new legends.

Valve raised Popular Upcoming requirements from ~7,000 to 100,000 wishlists, slashing indie visibility on Steam.

Personal Calendars now deliver the...

Xbox's looming cuts could become gaming's largest-ever layoff, with Undead Labs now facing potential closure or sale despite State of Decay 3's 2027...

Sony's 2028 all-digital mandate ends trade-ins, lending, and true ownership, turning libraries into revocable licenses. Physical sales already fell to...

Walmart just cut the CyberPowerPC Gamer Xtreme RTX 5070 PC to $1,349 after a $520 discount, possibly the lowest price for a 5070 prebuilt in 2026. It packs a liquid-cooled Intel Core Ultra 5 250KF, 16GB DDR5, and 1TB SSD—solid for 1440p gaming.

Capcom has moved up Onimusha: Way of the Sword to September 4, 2026 on PS5, Switch 2, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam, Epic, and Microsoft Store....

July brings a light slate of big releases, making it ideal for catching up with friends on co-op horror indies.

• Happy's Humble Burgatory (July 16):...

• Mortal Shell 2 open beta delivers Elden Ring-style exploration via shrine dungeons and recoverable armor shells, with gentler difficulty than...

Sony announced physical disc production for new PlayStation games will end in January 2028, shifting fully to digital releases on PS Store and...

In 2022, the Steam Deck blended Nintendo Switch-style portability with full PC gaming freedom on SteamOS. For this gamer, however, it has simply outgrown its original purpose.

• Sony will stop PlayStation physical disc production in January 2028, shifting fully to digital.
• Physical sales made up just 3% of PlayStation...

This week's indie scene spans relaxing adventures to atmospheric journeys.

• Lost and Found Co. drops its first major update with ninja and rural...

Xbox's overhaul includes imminent layoffs and studio closures starting this month.

• Marvel’s Blade at Arkane Studios faces possible cancellation...

Indie fans get a packed July as Secret Sauce Showcase returns with exclusive reveals and a Steam event.

• July 16 livestream: Over 70 games, world...

Taipei Game Show 2027 invites global developers and publishers to join Asia-Pacific's key gaming event from January 21–24.

• Indie Game Award 2027...

Rhythm Paradise Groove stands out by training real rhythm skills through audio cues alone, demanding metronome-level accuracy without visual aids.

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