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Nintendo Direct June 9: What to Expect

Nintendo Direct streams June 9 at 10AM ET. Expect major announcements as Nintendo builds a stronger Switch 2 holiday lineup amid price increases.

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Amazon's Clearer Gaming Strategy

Amazon refocuses gaming: Luna as platform, studios for IP-driven games, AI tools, and cross-media tie-ins with Tomb Raider and Bond.

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Sony FlexStrike and 27" PlayStation Monitor: August Launches

Sony reveals FlexStrike fight stick and 27" PlayStation monitor with August launches, preorder dates, prices, and key specs.

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Warzone: PS4 & Xbox One Support Ending

Activision ends Call of Duty: Warzone support on PS4 and Xbox One. Key dates, upgrade options, and what players need to know in the latest gaming news.

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Coffee Talk Tokyo: Cozy Visual Novel Review

Discover Coffee Talk Tokyo: a calming visual novel about coffee, conversation, and folklore. Available on PS5, Xbox, Switch, and PC.

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PlayStation Plus price increase: monthly and 3-month rates

Sony raises PlayStation Plus 1-month and 3-month starting prices in select regions, effective May 20. Existing subscribers largely unaffected.

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Subnautica 2 Rockets Up Steam Charts

Subnautica 2 sells over 1M copies and hits 460K+ concurrent players on Steam shortly after launch. Early access to last ~2-3 years.

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Valve's 2026 Steam Controller: Key Features

Discover Valve's 2026 Steam Controller: deep Steam Input customization, Grip Sense, dual trackpads, and low-latency puck for gamers. Read gaming news.

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Discord and Xbox Game Pass: New Partnership Tease

Microsoft teases a renewed Discord and Xbox Game Pass partnership that may bring Discord Nitro perks and tighter Xbox integration for subscribers.

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Fortnite lets creators test AI NPCs

Epic Games launches an experimental "conversations" tool for AI NPCs in Fortnite, with safety rules and Gemini-powered voices.

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Pragmata Review: Great Combat, Safe Story

Pragmata delivers inventive combat and striking set pieces, but a safe, trope-heavy story holds it back. Read the full gaming news review.