Ahead of next week's annual QuakeCon convention, you can save on dozens of the biggest games under Bethesda's umbrella. Deals include legacy and newer releases from id Software, Arkane, Avalanche, and Bethesda Softworks. These sales are being held at numerous digital storefronts, but PC players have the largest selection to choose from. You can even save over 30% on The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered.

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• Steam
• Green Man Gaming
• Fanatical

Over on Fanatical and Green Man Gaming, you'll find some especially good deals. These are all for PC versions of the games listed below, and the vast majority are Steam keys that can be redeemed instantly. Some of the best deals here include the excellent Deathloop from Arkane for just $10.79 (was $60), but for a few bucks extra, you can grab its Deluxe Edition and several pieces of powerful DLC.

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As I sat down for the first of many discussions with the Silent Hill f team during my trip to Konami's Tokyo headquarters, longtime series composter Akira Yamaoka mentioned there was one philosophy in particular that guided his work on the upcoming title: wabi-sabi. Though I certainly won't claim to be the best person to succinctly summarize this ideology, as I have always understood it, wabi-sabi is about finding beauty in the transient nature of life--in imperfection, impermanence, aging, and even decay. According to Yamaoka, capturing "the feeling of the passing of time" was something he strived to do with his music; based on the time I spent with the game and music I encountered I think he succeeded. But more than that, Yamaoka made me realize just why Silent Hill f was so affecting, and why I can't stop thinking about the time I spent playing it two weeks later.

In Silent Hill f, beauty and decay are interwoven; flowers melt flesh; clotted rot devours once-proud structures. And yet, all of this grotesquerie is gorgeous, both visually and in the sense of somber it stirs. I was moved by Silent Hill f's visuals and the sheer artistry on display. But beyond that, I was also moved by how the series' signature examination of the human mind--which in this case, honed in on the psyche of a young teenage girl being violently thrust towards womanhood--brought me back to my own adolescence; to a time I'll never again return to and was as isolating and horrifying as it was precious and fundamental. To a part of me that, in a sense, has decayed. Not every game can invoke such a response, especially in just under six hours, and yet, Silent Hill f did.

I walked away both enamored and impressed by the time I spent with Silent Hill f. Despite the success of Silent Hill 2's remake last year, it's safe to say there was still some speculation as to if the series was truly "back." I'd now go so far as to say it's not only back, it's stronger than ever, and that Silent Hill f has the potential to be the best game in the series.

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Nintendo Switch 2 - Joy-Con 2 (2-Pack)

$90 (was $95) | MSRP might change to $100 on August 3.

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Nintendo Switch 2 Joy-Con two-packs are seemingly included in Nintendo's newly announced price increases for select hardware and accessories--most of which impact original Switch consoles and gear. Numerous products have already jumped in price at Target ahead of the official August 3 start date for the changes. Target's store page for Joy-Con 2 sets changed from $95 to $100 this morning (August 1), but that change was short-lived. At the time of writing, you can buy a pair of Joy-Con 2 Controllers for $90 at Target. The $5--perhaps soon-to-be $10--discount only shows up after adding the item to your cart.

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It's the final month of Pokemon Go's Delightful Days season, and the mobile game is closing it out with a variety of events over the next few weeks. A handful of Pokemon are making their Go debut this month, including Gigantamax Butterfree and Shadow Kyogre, while Origin Form Dialga and Palkia are making a rare appearance during a special Raid Day.

As usual, new Spotlight Hours will also take place throughout August, and a new assortment of bosses is coming to raids. There's also the big Pokemon Go Fest Max Finale event to look forward to, which promises to cap off the season in epic fashion with the arrival of Eternatus.

You can read more about this month's biggest Pokemon Go events below.

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Just weeks after the very successful release of College Football 26, EA Sports is coming right back to professional football with Madden 26, and its release date is rapidly approaching. There's a lot to know about the next Madden game, as EA has made some crucial changes to core elements of the gameplay experience. These include alterations to Franchise Mode, improved mechanics, and overall quality-of-life changes that fans have been asking for.

Before you officially get your hands on Madden 26, though, there are a few important pieces of information you'll want to know. After all, how are you going to play if you don't know when the game is launching or what editions are being offered? Below, you can see the early access and worldwide release date for Madden 26, how to preorder one of its editions,, and some of the key changes EA has made in its latest installment of the famed franchise.

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When will Madden 26 be released?

Fortunately, you don't have to wait too much longer to boot up EA's newest football game. After being formally announced in April, Madden 26 is officially launching on August 14. However, if you preorder a specific edition of the game, then you can receive up to seven days of early access.

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The "one more thing" at the Battlefield 6 multiplayer reveal event turned out to be the announcement of a new Battlefield battle royale project. Not much is known about it, however, though Battlefield Studios has so far released a teaser trailer and confirmed a few details.

Here's everything we know so far, along with a recap of Battlefield's history in the battle royale space.

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Seemingly no competitive video game is safe from the scourge of cheating, and the developers of Battlefield 6 are well aware of this. EA revealed the multiplayer gameplay trailer for its upcoming first-person shooter this week, and developer Battlefield Studios also confirmed that the game will launch with Javelin Anti-Cheat on PC.

This is a kernel-level anti-cheat program that will run in the background of Battlefield 6--and its upcoming beta, according to VG247--and it's designed to actively monitor for any signs of cheating. This tech has been used in several other EA games like Madden and F1, and it's an evolved version of EA Anti-Cheat that was first introduced in Battlefield 2042.

While this anti-cheat software has proven to be particularly effective, it's not foolproof and it's only a matter of time before cheat-makers find a way around it. Respawn Entertainment CEO and Battlefield Studios head Vince Zampella acknowledged this issue, comparing it to an "arms race" as developers are constantly working on improving their anti-cheat technology while cheat-makers continue to discover exploits in games.

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Finding a Switch 2 is still a struggle "in many countries," something that Nintendo wants to remedy. The company discussed the situation as part of its financial results briefing for the first quarter of fiscal 2026, which covers April through June of 2025.

Nintendo announced Switch 2 has sold over 6 million units in just seven weeks. That's a lot of consoles in a short time. As such, the company noted that "demand for Nintendo Switch 2 is exceeding supply in many countries, and we regret the inconvenience this is causing our consumers." Nintendo aims to "strengthen our production and supply systems" to address the issue.

In May, Nintendo of America president Doug Bowser believed Switch 2 supply would meet demand in the US. This was obviously weeks before the console launched but echoed Nintendo president Shuntaro Furukawa's thoughts that price point would be a bigger factor in early hardware sales. For comparison, Microsoft and Sony struggled with Xbox Series X and PS5 supply for almost a year after launch. However, those systems also came out in the middle of the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Lego Arcade Machine (468 pieces)

$40 | Releases August 1

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Lego has added to its growing lineup of video game hardware building sets with an adorable little arcade. Simply called Arcade Machine, this 468-piece set launched today, August 1, for only $40. It's one of dozens of new building sets up for grabs at the Lego Store. Unlike other gaming hardware sets in Lego's catalog, the Arcade Machine isn't themed around a real platform; this is a Lego original, but it will still clearly appeal to the same audience.

Lego Arcade Machine (468 pieces) $40 | Releases August 1

The completed build measures 6 x 4 x 3 inches and opens up to reveal a game room with a sofa, a tiny arcade cabinet, a CRT TV, and numerous decorations often found in game rooms. The items on the display shelves are a nice touch. Above the couch, you can display three game console boxes and a pair of minifigure-style statues. On the other side of the room above the TV, there's a sword mounted to the wall and what we can only assume is this guy's prized Lego Star Wars starship he spent a dozen hours building.

The room belongs to the "Gamer Minifigure," who has a five o'clock and shaggy hair. The set also comes with a tiny game controller for the minifigure to hold.

The arcade machine you're building here is called Space, a vertical shoot'-em-up for two players. When closed, the red and black cabinet looks appropriately retro thanks to its chunky proportions and several stickers. The marquee sticker has those classic block letters that make it look like each letter is a spaceship entering lightspeed, and the screen sticker has pixelated graphics.

If you insert coins in the slots on the front, they will fly back out through the coin return--just like when you tried to trick arcade cabinets into accepting pennies instead of quarters.

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• Lego Icons: Pac-Man Arcade (2,651 pieces) -- $270
• Lego Game Boy (421 pieces) -- $60 | Releases October 1
• Lego Nintendo Entertainment System (2,646 pieces) -- $330 | Retired, $270 MSRP
• Lego Icons: Atari 2600 (2,532 pieces) -- $240 | Retired

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If you like the idea of building an arcade machine out of Lego bricks, it's worth noting that Lego partnered with Bandai Namco back in 2023 to add Pac-Man to its Icons lineup. The 2,651-piece display model measures 12.5 x 10 x 7 inches and has a lot of really impressive features, including a four-way joystick, an illuminated coin slot, adjustable game score display, and a mechanical maze to simulate a round of Pac-Man. Buildable Pac-Man, Blinky, and Clyde figures can be attached to the top of the cabinet. There's also a separate miniature arcade with a tiny Pac-Man cabinet and a minifigure. Just don't show Mr. Gamer Minifigure the tiny cabinet, as he might try to move it to his game room. Lego Icons: Pac-Man Arcade is in stock at Amazon for $270.

In case you missed it during San Diego Comic-Con, Lego fully unveiled the highly anticipated replica of Nintendo's Game Boy. The 421-piece display model comes with two buildable cartridges, three swappable lenticular screens, and two stands. The Lego Game Boy is available to preorder for $60 and releases October 1. Check out our full Lego Game Boy preorder guide for more details.

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Mortal Kombat: Legacy Kollection Day 1 Edition

$50-$60

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Mortal Kombat: Legacy Kollection Deluxe Edition

$70-$80

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Mortal Kombat: Legacy Kollection is getting multiple physical editions for PS5, Nintendo Switch 2, and Switch. The collection--er, Kollection--has a Day 1 Edition, a Deluxe Edition with a steelbook case and a bunch of other extras, and a Kollector's Edition that's only available to preorder for a limited time.

Preorders for the Legacy Kollection are live now at Atari's online store, and listings are up at Amazon for the Day 1 and Deluxe Editions. We expect more retailers to open preorders soon. The Legacy Kollection will also be available for PC and Xbox when it launches, but physical edition options are more limited on Xbox.

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Nintendo has confirmed that it's raising the price of the original Switch and other Nintendo products in the US. Switch 2 pricing, however, will remain unchanged--at least for now.

Beginning August 3, the price of the Switch will go up "based on market conditions." The regular Switch, Switch OLED, Switch Lite, and "select" accessories will get unspecified price increases. Game prices, for physical and digital titles, will not change.

As for the Switch 2, Nintendo said pricing for the system, along with physical and digital games and Nintendo Switch Online memberships, will not go up in price, at least not yet. Nintendo said, "Please note that price adjustments may be necessary in the future."

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NBA 2K26 is getting a major upgrade to ProPlay, the enhanced animation system available only on PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch 2, and PC. 2K has called this year's upgrade the biggest change to player movement since 2K21, making the most of the consoles' extra power to move even further towards true realism.

ProPlay is a machine learning-powered technology that analyzes real NBA footage in order to translate that into more realistic gameplay and animations. In the latest edition of NBA 2K, ProPlay will power a new dynamic motion engine, improving the look of player movement on the court. The new motion engine will be especially noticeable when players are in the air, making sure they launch, plant, and cut in a realistic way.

Other improvements to ProPlay will be most appreciated by players who make use of advanced controls in NBA 2K, with a new and enhanced version of Rhythm Shooting on the way. The upgraded feature boasts more responsive jumpshots, for what aims to be a more skill-based style of gameplay.

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NetEase is set to launch Marvel Rivals Season 3.5 in just a week's time, and Blade isn't be the only major addition to the game. In a bid to get toxic players either under control or out of the game, NetEase has announced that as of July 24, all voice chat in Marvel Rivals is being recorded and automatically screened by the system to flag offending messages.

Marvel Rivals director Guangguang shared the news on social media, and noted there will be human review of the voice chats flagged by the system before determining whether offenders will face a ban or an alternative punishment.

With the launch of Season 3.5, our Creative Director Guangguang shares all the latest in Dev Vision Vol. 08!
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"United we stand, divided we fall," said Guangguang. "I truly believe that if we work together, we will all have a great time in Marvel Rivals."

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With Evo 2025 kicking off later today, a heaping helping of fighting game news is set to be unleashed throughout the weekend. Atari, Digital Eclipse, and NetherRealm Studios have kicked things off in bloody style, as they've announced that Mortal Kombat Trilogy--the "everyone is here" 2D MK game from the mid-'90s--will officially be part of Mortal Kombat Legacy Collection, which will launch later this year.

A new 30-second trailer confirms Trilogy's inclusion in the Legacy Collection, along with brief gameplay footage from the 1996 fighter. Atari has also confirmed that those attending Evo 2025 can visit the Atari booth to get hands-on with Mortal Kombat Trilogy as it will appear in the Legacy Collection.

Along with Mortal Kombat Trilogy's addition to the collection, Atari has also announced that MKLC will be available in three different editions: Standard, Deluxe, and Kollector's. The Deluxe edition will include a steelbook case, magnet, poster, and more, while the Kollector's Edition will include a controller holder shaped like the four-armed Goro, an arcade token commemorating the collection, and more.

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With Battlefield 6's October 10 release date now locked in, it's confirmed that 2025 will see new releases in both the Battlefield and Call of Duty franchises. That's notable because it hasn't happened since 2021.

That was the year that the disappointing Battlefield 2042 was released, along with Call of Duty: Vanguard, which failed to sell up to expectations.

Activision's Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 is confirmed for release in 2025 but it doesn't have a release date yet. It's rumored that the game will launch on November 14, which would be about a month after Battlefield 6 launches.

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Games like Call of Duty and Fortnite have welcomed all manner of licensed skins and wacky ones, but will Battlefield 6 follow suit? It doesn't sound like it.

Design director Shashank Uchil told DBLTAP that, "It has to be grounded. That is what BF3 and BF4 was--it was all soldiers, on the ground. It's going to be like this."

Uchil went on to say, "I don't think it needs Nicki Minaj." That is seemingly a reference to the DLC skin for Call of Duty that lets you play as Minaj. Instead, Uchil said the aim for Battlefield 6's skins is: "Let's keep it real, keep it grounded."

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The first big game of the Switch 2 era has emerged, as Nintendo has sold almost as many units of Mario Kart World as actual Switch 2 consoles. In its Q1 financial results for the three months that ended on June 30, Nintendo reported that it had sold 8.67 million units, with Mario Kart World being responsible for 5.63 million of those sales. This is almost as many units sold as Switch 2 consoles sold, indicating a very high attach rate.

To put this into context, it is worth noting that Nintendo launched the Switch 2 with a bundle deal that included Mario Kart World. Given that the game has an MSRP of $80--and Nintendo rarely drops the price on its evergreen titles--it did make financial sense to grab the bundle and save $30 in the process.

The game also has a long way to go before it dethrones Nintendo's best-selling game of all time, Mario Kart 8 Deluxe. The Switch game has reached lifetime sales of 68.86 million units, but these are still very early days for Mario Kart World. There will be some competition on the way with Drag X Drive, Metroid Prime 4: Beyond, and Pokemon Legends: Z-A this year, but it'll be interesting to see if Mario Kart World will enjoy the same level of longevity as its predecessor. There are also plenty of third-party games on the way, as this week's Nintendo Direct showed off 25 games headed to the Switch 2 throughout the year and well into 2026.

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The Switch 2 has been out for just over two months, and so far, the console is doing pretty well for Nintendo. In its Q1 financial results for the three months that ended on June 30, Nintendo says it sold 6 million Switch 2 units globally in the seven weeks since launch, which has led to several records being broken.

The hybrid console has been a hot commodity since it went on sale, exceeding the expectations of Nintendo. The company says it still expects to sell 15 million Switch 2 consoles during its current financial year, which ends in March 2026. Meanwhile, Nintendo sold 0.98 million Switch consoles, pushing the lifetime sales of that device up to 153.10 million units sold.

Switch 2 lifetime sales to date

"Currently, demand for Nintendo Switch 2 is exceeding supply in many countries, and we regret the inconvenience this is causing our consumers," Nintendo said. "We will continue to strengthen our production and supply systems to deliver as much Nintendo Switch 2 hardware as possible."

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When I was growing up, E3 was one of the events in the calendar that I looked forward to the most. From console reveals to star-studded conferences, the Electronic Entertainment Expo was a series of corporate conferences that somehow felt like The Oscars, Comic-Con and Glastonbury combined. It was there that Final Fantasy VII Remake and The Last Guardian were finally shown (at the same conference); where then Nintendo of America president Reggie Fils-Aimé made his public debut; and the venue where Keanu Reeves told a packed LA auditorium that they were all breathtaking. Yet for all its show-stopping game and console reveals, after 2020, it was the show itself that stopped, with the last in-person E3 taking place in 2019.

Luckily for mourning gamers, there was always another world-leading interactive entertainment show that connected fans and industry folk with demos, head-turning announcements and best-in-class community events: Germany's gamescom. Where E3 was an event that was media-only for most of its existence, gamescom was always--and very much continues to be--a public-facing celebration of games and gamers; a convention that is just as brilliant for inspiring world-beating cosplay as it is for connecting journalists with publishers and industry folks in the business area. E3 may be gone, but gamescom is still here, having established itself as the world's biggest and best gaming event.

Since 2019, gamescom has begun hosting its own games announcements, with the annual Geoff Keighley-hosted gamescom Opening Night Live gaining a reputation for delivering a non-stop cavalcade of exciting reveals. With gamescom's annual August celebration now comfortably the largest gaming event in the world--and with new gamescom sister events now delighting gamers in Brazil and Singapore (gamescom Asia is moving to Thailand for its next event)--it feels like the right time to celebrate the legacy of gaming's most beloved event. So, without further ado, here's a history of how Cologne's once humble convention went on to change the game forever.

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Battlefield 2042 introduced the Portal map creation tools to the franchise. But later this year, Battlefield 6 will take things even further with an overhauled map-creation toolset for the upcoming shooter. Now, DICE and EA have shared a video that offers a brief glimpse at the new Portal mode and what it's bringing to the table.

The new Portal mode allows players to build, share, and play their custom maps with more options than ever before. One of the new tools is a spatial editor powered by Godot that gives creators the chance to spatially edit maps and move around preexisting elements at will. Portal also includes custom and AI scripting that lets players create unique UI and direct NPC combatants on their battlefields. Any experience made with Portal will be available to other players through the community section.

Portal will also include modifiers that let players change the rules of the game. That includes the ability to set up one-shot kills, closed weapons, and many others. More intriguingly, player progression and XP gain are fully enabled during Portal mode.

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