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gaming Phantom Blade Zero preorders are live, but August 17 is the real test
Phantom Blade Zero preorders are live on PS5 and Steam, but the real buyer read is pricing, bonuses, DRM, and what the August 17 gameplay dive must prove.
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gaming Madden NFL 27 early access starts today, but not every player gets in
Madden NFL 27 early access opens August 10 at 2 p.m. ET for Deluxe, MVP, and EA Play Pro players, while standard-edition buyers still wait for August 13.
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gaming Quake's 30th anniversary update is bigger than a nostalgia patch
Quake's Dawn of the Machine update adds a free 19-map MachineGames episode, but GOG and Epic players need the platform caveats.
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gaming THQ Nordic's 2026 showcase had more for players to do now than to dream about later
THQ Nordic's August 7 showcase mixed live DLC, fresh Early Access beats, a September 29 date for Way of the Hunter 2, and a still-undated Goldman.
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gaming GTA VI finally has an extended-look date, and Netflix gets the first window
Rockstar set GTA VI: An Extended Look for August 27 at 3 p.m. ET, with Netflix first and Rockstar channels later. Take-Two still points to November 19.
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gaming Gears of War: E-Day's beta is live, but the most useful details are the caveats
Gears of War: E-Day's beta is live on Xbox and PC. Here's what the official FAQ, access rules, and known issues actually say right now.
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