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  Sony Opts for Safeguards, Studio Oversight to Protect Itself From Concord-Like High-Profile Failures

  Sony has sought to increase oversight and control over its studios in the aftermath of the costly failure of its live service game, Concord. The company is reportedly balancing the creative freedom of its studios' with more rigorous practices that help limit the impact of misfiring releases.

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  Forza Horizon 6 Announcement Reportedly Planned for Next Month at Tokyo Game Show

  Forza Horizon 6 will reportedly be revealed next month at Tokyo Game Show. According to a recent report, Microsoft and Playground Games are planning to announce the racing game at the convention. Forza Horizon 6 could also be set in Japan, as per a recent leak.

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  Forza Horizon 6 Could Feature Japan as Its Setting, New Leak Suggests

  A new leak has pointed to the possible setting of the next Forza Horizon game. According to a now deleted post on social media, the Forza Horizon team was scanning Kei cars for the next entry in the franchise, which suggests Forza Horizon 6 could head to Japan.

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  Hollow Knight: Silksong Will Release on September 4, Developer Team Cherry Confirms

  After years of wait, Hollow Knight: Silksong finally has a release date. The Metroidvania action platformer is launching across PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series S/X, Nintendo Switch, and Switch 2 on September 4. It will also be available on Xbox Game Pass.

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  The Rogue Prince of Persia Gets Surprise Launch on PC, Consoles; Available on Game Pass, PS Plus Game Catalog

  The Rogue Prince of Persia is now available on PC, PS5, and Xbox Series S/X, Ubisoft and partner developer Evil Empire announced at Xbox's Gamescom broadcast on Wednesay. The game's 1.0 version arrives after it spent over a year in early access on Steam.

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  Sony Hikes PS5, PS5 Pro Prices in US, Citing 'Challenging Economic Environment'

  Sony has announced a price hike for its PlayStation 5 consoles in the US for the first time since the Trump administration imposed widespread tariffs on imports in April. Prices of the PS5, PS5 digital edition, and the PS5 Pro are going up by $50.

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  Sony Hikes PlayStation 5 Prices By $50 In US Amid Trump's Tariffs

  Sony on Wednesday said it is bumping up the price of PlayStation 5 video game consoles by $50 in the United States due to a "challenging economic environment."

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  Metal Gear Solid Delta, Gears of War: Reloaded, Mafia: The Old Country: The Biggest Games in August

  August will see several major game releases, including a host of remasters and remakes and new titles for the Nintendo Switch 2. Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater releases on August 28 across PC, PS5, and Xbox Series S/X, while Gears of War: Reloaded hits PC and consoles on August 26.

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  Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 Will Reportedly Release on November 14, Skip Nintendo Switch 2 at Launch

  Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 will release on November 14 across PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series S/X, according to a recent leak. The game will skip Nintendo Switch 2 at launch. Black Ops 7 is set to get a reveal at Gamescom Opening Night Live on August 19.

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  PS Plus Game Catalog Adds Mortal Kombat 1, Marvel's Spider-Man and Sword of the Sea in August

  Sony has revealed the games joining PS Plus Game Catalog in August. This month's Game Catalog titles include Mortal Kombat 1, Marvel's Spider-Man, Sword of the Sea, and more. Game Catalog is available to PS Plus Deluxe/ Premium subscribers.

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  Crimson Desert Delayed to Q1 2026 Due to Console Certification, Voice Overs, Other Launch Preparations

  Crimson Desert, the upcoming open-world action-adventure title from South Korean developer Pearl Abyss, has been delayed. The game has been pushed back to Q1 2026 from its late 2025 release window, the studio confirmed at its Q2 FY 2025 earnings call on Thursday.

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  Microsoft Says Forza Motorsport Will Continue to Get Support Despite Cuts at Developer Turn 10 Studios

  Microsoft has confirmed it will continue to support Forza Motorsport and Forza Horizon 5. The Xbox parent, however, did not confirm future entries in the two racing franchises. Turn 10 Studios said it was adding new content to Forza Motorsport, a month after the studio was reportedly hit with layoffs.

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  Battlefield 6 Open Beta Hits Over 3,30,000 Concurrent Players on Steam With Servers at Full Capacity

  Players who are logging in to play the first Battlefield 6 open beta in early access are finding the game's servers full. The game reached over 3,30,000 concurrent players on Steam on Thursday. EA said it was working on increase server capacity.

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  Sony Sells 2.5 Million PS5 Units in Q1 FY 2025, Hikes Profit Forecast

  Sony sees a tariff impact of JPY 70 billion, compared to jpy 100 billion forecast in May. It said the estimated impact is based on tariff rates as of August 1 and that the situation remained fluid.

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  Battlefield 6 First Open Beta Sees Players Lining Up in Thousands Ahead of Early Access

  While it's too early to say, EA seems to have a hit on its hands with Battlefield 6. The first open beta of the much-anticipated military shooter has attracted over 20,000 concurrent players on Steam ahead of Early Access starting on August 7. Battlefield 6 will launch across PC, PS5, and Xbox Series S/X on October 10.