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Sony reboots Horizon Hunters Gathering after poor player tests
Sony has ordered a complete reboot of Horizon Hunters Gathering, its multiplayer spin-off of the Horizon franchise. Following disappointing player tests, the project is abandoning its live-service model for a classic cooperative version with a story mode and a smaller scope. Guerrilla Games has until December 2026 to win over management. August 20, 2026
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GeForce RTX 2080 Ti gets 22GB upgrade to rival $1000 AI GPUs
A Japanese workshop offers to double the RTX 2080 Ti's memory from 11GB to 22GB for $282, a budget-friendly AI solution compared to newer GPUs costing three times as much. August 19, 2026
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Warren Spector, immersive sim legend, announces retirement: "I’m pretty sure it’s for real"
Warren Spector, a major figure in gaming and pioneer of immersive sims, ends a 44-year career at 70, shifting to writing, music, and consulting — while leaving the door slightly ajar for an unlikely return. August 19, 2026
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Framework Laptop 12 gets Intel Core Series 3 and Thunderbolt 4
The Framework Laptop 12 now features Intel Core Series 3 processors and adds Thunderbolt 4 to two of its modular ports. The update also improves battery life, with up to 70% more video playback according to Framework. August 19, 2026
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Intel’s Nova Lake Hits Desktops First, Hallock Challenges AMD
Intel is prioritizing gamers and desktop PCs for its new Nova Lake core generation, unlike AMD, which started with servers using Zen 6. Robert Hallock, Intel’s VP, urges enthusiasts to "do the math" on this strategy. August 19, 2026
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Star Wars: Magellan’s first footage from Echtra’s canceled TPS revealed
Gameplay sequences and animation clips from Star Wars: Magellan, a multiplayer action-RPG canceled in 2025, have been released by a former developer. The project, developed by Echtra Games for PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X/S, featured a shoot-and-loot system with classes like a Twi’lek Jedi or a Mandalorian. August 19, 2026
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Fortnite Chapter 7 Season 4: Hacked System trailer reveals massive gaming crossover
Fortnite launches Chapter 7 Season 4, "Hacked System," on August 20, 2026. The battle pass features crossovers with iconic gaming licenses, from Sonic to Lara Croft, including parodies of Mario Kart and Minecraft. August 19, 2026
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Sony Still Has No PS6 Launch Date, Confirms CEO
Sony has not yet set a release date for the PlayStation 6. CEO Hiroki Totoki cites uncertainties due to high component costs, particularly memory, expected until 2027. August 19, 2026
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Modern Warfare 4 beta includes a campaign mission, a first for Call of Duty
For the first time in the franchise’s history, the Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 beta offers a playable campaign mission. This change comes with early access to multiplayer maps and a new Warzone map, Zodiac, during the second open session. August 19, 2026
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The Sinking City 2: A 1920s Resident Evil Without the Soul
The Sinking City 2 abandons the investigation and open-world elements of the first game to become a linear survival horror experience modeled after Resident Evil. The result is a game that excels in its mechanics but struggles to justify its Lovecraftian identity and disappoints with its lack of narrative ambition. August 18, 2026
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Epic Games Store: Official Linux Launcher Coming Soon
Epic Games is preparing a native version of its launcher for Linux, confirmed by a team member. The rollout is announced for "soon," but without a specific date or list of compatible distributions. August 18, 2026
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