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Gaming Instincts @gaminginstincts.bsky.social · 08/02/2026

According to a report from The Verge by Tom Warren, Microsoft is allegedly in the “early stages of exploring ways” to expand Game Pass. This reportedly includes combining Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass, a claim also corroborated by Windows Central. Link - bit.ly/4aIjzqb #GamePass #PCGamePass

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Gaming Instincts @gaminginstincts.bsky.social · 08/02/2026

Nioh 3 is officially out now on PlayStation 5 and PC. On its first day of release, the game surpassed 70,000 peak concurrent players, according to SteamDB. At the time of writing, the game has exceeded 84,000 peak concurrent players. Link - bit.ly/4a3SazI #Nooh3 #Nioh #Steam

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Gaming Instincts @gaminginstincts.bsky.social · 08/02/2026

When asked whether Red Dead Redemption 2 would be re-released as a remaster or current-gen update this year, prominent leaker and insider NatetheHate revealed that the plan is still for it to launch “this year”. Link - bit.ly/4qs7SJQ #RedDeadRedemption2 #RedDeadRedemption

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Gaming Instincts @gaminginstincts.bsky.social · 08/02/2026

According to a recent report, during an internal meeting with Build a Rocket Boy, MindsEye co-CEO Mark Gerhard claimed that he “caught the guys” who sabotaged MindsEye’s release in an alleged campaign costing more than one million euros. Link - bit.ly/3ZkCbqT #MindsEye #RocketBoy

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Gaming Instincts @gaminginstincts.bsky.social · 08/02/2026

According to a social media post from Game File’s Stephen Totilo, combined sales of the Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2 versions of Metroid Prime 4: Beyond have surpassed one million copies. Link - bit.ly/3Ot7Q76 #MetroidPrime4 #Metroid

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Gaming Instincts @gaminginstincts.bsky.social · 08/02/2026

Publisher Bethesda Softworks and developer Bethesda Game Studios announced that the Nintendo Switch 2 version of Fallout 4: Anniversary Edition will launch on February 24. Link - bit.ly/401hCzO #Bethesda #Fallout4

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Gaming Instincts @gaminginstincts.bsky.social · 06/02/2026

According to a new report from The Verge, Tom Warren has alleged release windows for several upcoming titles. These include Halo: Campaign Evolved, which is reportedly targeting a release sometime this summer, and Gears of War: E-Day. Link - bit.ly/3Mj9RlD #HaloCampaignEvolved #GearsofWar

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Gaming Instincts @gaminginstincts.bsky.social · 06/02/2026

According to a new report from The Information, Nvidia will not release its latest GPU, the rumored GeForce 50-series Super, this year. The report also claims the company plans to cut production of the current RTX 50-series. Link - bit.ly/4azmPoB #Nvidia #GPUs

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Gaming Instincts @gaminginstincts.bsky.social · 06/02/2026

Square Enix has announced that Final Fantasy VII Rebirth will launch on June 3 for Xbox Series, Nintendo Switch 2, and PC via the Microsoft Store. The game originally launched on January 23, 2025, for PlayStation 5 and PC via Steam and Epic Games Store. Link - bit.ly/4azmPoB #FinalFantasy7Rebirth

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Gaming Instincts @gaminginstincts.bsky.social · 06/02/2026

Capcom has announced that a demo for Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection is now available on all platforms. Save data from the demo can be carried over to the full game at launch. Link - bit.ly/4rBgAGL #MonsterHunterStories3 #MonsterHunter

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Gaming Instincts @gaminginstincts.bsky.social · 05/02/2026

According to a post by insider Genki citing Sony CFO Lin Tao, Ghost of Yotei exceeded the sales of its predecessor, Ghost of Tsushima, over the same period. The game made a significant contribution to the company’s quarterly financial results. Link - bit.ly/4ahKFny #GhostofTsushima #GhostofYotei

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Gaming Instincts @gaminginstincts.bsky.social · 05/02/2026

In a blog post, Valve revealed that the recent memory and storage shortages and price hikes have caused the company to re-evaluate its shipping schedule and pricing. This is especially the case for the Steam Machine and the Steam Frame VR headset. Link - bit.ly/4aeM6mD #Valve #Steam #SteamMachine

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Gaming Instincts @gaminginstincts.bsky.social · 05/02/2026

Sony Interactive Entertainment and developer Guerrilla Games have announced the co-op action game Horizon Hunters Gathering. A release date was not disclosed, but the game is set to launch on PlayStation and PC. Link - bit.ly/4axiZMJ #Sony #HorizonHuntersGathering

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Gaming Instincts @gaminginstincts.bsky.social · 05/02/2026

According to a new report from PPE, which cites internal documentation from a video game distributor, Starfield is set to launch on April 7. The report includes a screenshot of what appears to be an internal system listing the April 7 release date. Link - bit.ly/46lKOFm #Starfield #Bethesda

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Gaming Instincts @gaminginstincts.bsky.social · 04/02/2026

Take-Two Interactive confirmed that marketing for Grand Theft Auto 6 will begin this summer. In the same IGN report, Take-Two CEO Strauss Zelnick said he felt “very good” about the game’s planned release and denied rumors of a delay to the physical edition. Link - bit.ly/3O55yuM #GrandTheftAuto6

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Gaming Instincts @gaminginstincts.bsky.social · 04/02/2026

AMD CEO Dr. Lisa Su stated in the company’s recent earnings presentation that Valve is “on track” to launch the Steam Machine early this year. Link - bit.ly/4afB0Ok #SteamMachine #AMD #Steam

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Gaming Instincts @gaminginstincts.bsky.social · 04/02/2026

In its Q3 2026 earnings report, Take-Two Interactive revealed that development on the Nintendo Switch 2 version of Borderlands 4 has been paused. “We made the difficult decision to pause development on that SKU,” said Take-Two spokesperson Alan Lewis. Link - bit.ly/4rujTzc #Borderlands4 #Switch2

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Gaming Instincts @gaminginstincts.bsky.social · 04/02/2026

Nintendo has announced it will host a Nintendo Direct: Partner Showcase on February 5. The presentation will run for approximately 30 minutes and feature updates on games for Nintendo and the Nintendo Switch 2. Link - bit.ly/4tpDCSL #Nintendo #NintendoDirect #Switch2

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Gaming Instincts @gaminginstincts.bsky.social · 03/02/2026

Microsoft has announced the next wave of titles coming to Xbox Game Pass in the first half of February. The lineup includes Madden NFL 26, High on Life 2, Avowed, and more. Link - bit.ly/3ZOSFrm #XboxGamePass #GamePass #Xbox

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Gaming Instincts @gaminginstincts.bsky.social · 03/02/2026

According to Obsidian Entertainment head Feargus Urquhart in a recent Bloomberg report, Avowed and The Outer Worlds 2 did not meet sales expectations. As a result, Urquhart stated that the studio is reevaluating its game development approach. Link - bit.ly/3Mn7ka8 #Avowed #TheOuterWorlds2

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Gaming Instincts @gaminginstincts.bsky.social · 03/02/2026

Capcom has released a three-minute short film titled “Evil Has Always Had a Name” for Resident Evil Requiem. The film stars Maika Monroe and follows a mother and daughter before, during, and after the fall of Raccoon City. Link - bit.ly/3NTmdBy #Capcom #ResidentEvilRequiem #ResidentEvil

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Gaming Instincts @gaminginstincts.bsky.social · 03/02/2026

Nintendo announced in its latest earnings report that the Nintendo Switch 2 has sold 17.37 million units, while the original Nintendo Switch has reached 155.37 million units sold as of December 31, 2025. Link - bit.ly/4atvhFT #Nintendo #NintendoSwitch #Switch2

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Gaming Instincts @gaminginstincts.bsky.social · 02/02/2026

Bandai Namco has announced Tekken 8 Season 3, which will include four new DLC characters and a new stage. Confirmed characters include Bob, Kunimitsu, and Roger Jr. Link - bit.ly/4khf6io #Tekken8 #Tekken

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Gaming Instincts @gaminginstincts.bsky.social · 02/02/2026

Beast of Reincarnation director Kota Furushima confirmed that, despite comparisons to other Soulslike games, the title will feature difficulty options. Furushima explained that the team wants the game to be welcoming to players who are new to action games Link - bit.ly/4ryPwbf #BeastofReincarnation

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Gaming Instincts @gaminginstincts.bsky.social · 02/02/2026

In a new PlayStation 5 features video, Koei Tecmo revealed that Nioh 3 will be a timed console exclusive on PlayStation 5 until August 2026. This means the title will not be available on other consoles for six months following its launch. Link - bit.ly/4tbMKKm #Nioh3 #Nioh #KoeiTecmo

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Gaming Instincts @gaminginstincts.bsky.social · 02/02/2026

Following the recent announcement that Dispatch will be censored on Nintendo Switch 2, AdHoc Studios stated in a Discord message that it is working with Nintendo on a solution. Link - bit.ly/4tf9lWs #AdhocStudios #Switch2 #Dispatch

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Gaming Instincts @gaminginstincts.bsky.social · 01/02/2026

According to a new report from Alinea Analytics, Helldivers II has surpassed 20 million copies sold, generating $700 million in revenue. The report states that the game’s Xbox release contributed to this milestone, with 1.6 million units sold at launch. Link - bit.ly/49QVA8W #HelldiversII #Xbox

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Gaming Instincts @gaminginstincts.bsky.social · 01/02/2026

Wildlight Entertainment announced the release of the 5v5 Raid Mode update for Highguard. The mode is currently available as a limited-time playlist. The update also introduces a new base called Soul Well, along with several optimization improvements. Link - bit.ly/4t7QlcF #Highguard #multiplayer

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Gaming Instincts @gaminginstincts.bsky.social · 01/02/2026

According to a recent message posted on the game’s Discord server, Intrepid Studios, the developer behind the MMORPG Ashes of Creation, has been affected by staff layoffs and resignations. Link - bit.ly/4c676i1 #MMORPG #AshesofCreation

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Gaming Instincts @gaminginstincts.bsky.social · 31/01/2026

Chinese developer Genigods Lab has announced Genigods: Nezha, an action RPG set to launch in 2028 for PlayStation 5 and PC via Steam and Epic Games Store. An announcement trailer was also released. Link - bit.ly/4bpaS5X #Genigods #Nezha

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Gaming Instincts @gaminginstincts.bsky.social · 31/01/2026

Within 24 hours of Google’s announcement of Project Genie, a new AI model and toolset that allows players to create interactive worlds and games from images and text prompts, the gaming market saw a significant decline. Link - bit.ly/3ZdapfT #Google #AI #ProjectGenie

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Gaming Instincts @gaminginstincts.bsky.social · 31/01/2026

According to a recent report, MindsEye developer Build a Rocket Boy is allegedly ending its relationship with publisher IO Interactive. The studio reportedly wants to focus on in-house publishing. Link - bit.ly/4t9JtLx #MindsEye #IOInteractive

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Gaming Instincts @gaminginstincts.bsky.social · 30/01/2026

Electronic Arts and Respawn Entertainment announced that service for the Nintendo Switch version of Apex Legends will end on August 4. However, the Nintendo Switch 2 version will continue to operate alongside the PC and other console versions. Link - bit.ly/4c2P00p #ElectronicArts #ApexLegends

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Gaming Instincts @gaminginstincts.bsky.social · 30/01/2026

2K and Visual Concepts announced WWE 2K26. The Standard Edition will launch on March 13 for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, Nintendo Switch 2, and PC via Steam. The King of Kings, Attitude Era, and Monday Night Wars editions will launch seven days earlier on March 6. Link - bit.ly/4roaI3s #WWE2K26

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Gaming Instincts @gaminginstincts.bsky.social · 30/01/2026

According to industry insider KeplerL2, Sony has been pleased with PlayStation Portal sales and is “even doing another version this year.” When asked which version was being referenced, KeplerL2 responded, “OLED version.” Link - bit.ly/4k8QIj1 #PlayStationPortal #PlayStation

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Gaming Instincts @gaminginstincts.bsky.social · 30/01/2026

Square Enix has announced that a new version of the original Final Fantasy VII will launch on PC via Steam with “an improved gameplay experience.” Players who own the original version on Steam will receive the new release for free. Link - bit.ly/4bYXJAH #FinalFantasyVII #FinalFantasy

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Gaming Instincts @gaminginstincts.bsky.social · 29/01/2026

Koei Tecmo and Team NINJA announced a special collaboration with Silent Hill f. The collaboration includes a free DLC costume for each game. The publisher also announced that a demo for FATAL FRAME II: Crimson Butterfly REMAKE will launch on March 5. Link - bit.ly/4q2ZzUv #SilentHillf #FatalFrame

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Gaming Instincts @gaminginstincts.bsky.social · 29/01/2026

French unions Solidaires Informatique, STVJV, and CFE CGC urged Ubisoft Paris employees to stop working if CEO Yves Guillemot appears at the office. The call was issued via a pamphlet in response to Ubisoft’s recent offer of a “voluntary mutual termination agreement”. Link - bit.ly/4q5QwSK #Ubisoft

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Gaming Instincts @gaminginstincts.bsky.social · 29/01/2026

Sony has announced the lineup of games being added to the PlayStation Plus library for Essential subscribers in February 2026. The games include Ace Combat 7: Skies Unknown, Subnautica: Below Zero, and more. Link - bit.ly/4qRKXbY #PlayStationPlus #Sony

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Gaming Instincts @gaminginstincts.bsky.social · 29/01/2026

In its latest earnings report for the second quarter of fiscal year 2026, Microsoft revealed a revenue decline in its Xbox gaming division. The gaming segment fell by nine percent, while Xbox Game Pass revenue declined by five percent. Link - bit.ly/3NNJaGb #Microsoft #Xbox

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Gaming Instincts @gaminginstincts.bsky.social · 29/01/2026

Dispatch features moments of nudity and vulgar content, and while players can choose to censor many of these elements, censorship will seemingly be enabled by default on Nintendo Switch 2. Link - bit.ly/4aisaR8 #Dispatch #NintendoSwitch #Switch2

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Gaming Instincts @gaminginstincts.bsky.social · 29/01/2026

A previously unseen figurine of Edward Kenway was spotted by Twitter user j0nathan. The figurine appeared on the online marketplace Vinted and is reportedly tied to the rumored Assassin's Creed 4 remake. Link - bit.ly/4agP1MZ #Assassin'sCreed4 #Assassin'sCreed4Remake

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Gaming Instincts @gaminginstincts.bsky.social · 29/01/2026

Developer Tribute Games announced that the upcoming side-scrolling beat ’em up Scott Pilgrim EX will launch on March 3 for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, PlayStation 4, Switch, and PC via Steam. The game will be priced at $28.99. Link - bit.ly/4qol6rf #ScottPilgrimEX #ScottPilgrim

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Gaming Instincts @gaminginstincts.bsky.social · 29/01/2026

According to an update from Embark Studios on the official Discord channel, both ARC Raiders and THE FINALS are experiencing extended and coordinated DDoS attacks. While the developer is working to resolve the situation, the games continue to face ongoing attacks. Link - bit.ly/49LnYsX #ARCRaiders

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Gaming Instincts @gaminginstincts.bsky.social · 28/01/2026

Capcom announced sales for Monster Hunter Wilds have surpassed 11 million units as of December 31, 2025. The game was last reported to have sold 10.7 million units as of September 30, 2025. This means it sold an additional 300,000 units in three months. Link - bit.ly/3ZAwcOz #MonsterHunterWilds

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Gaming Instincts @gaminginstincts.bsky.social · 28/01/2026

Publisher Koei Tecmo and developer AAA Games Studio announced that total sales and shipments for Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment have surpassed one million units worldwide. The game launched on November 6, 2025. Link - bit.ly/49Nngvu #HyruleWarriors #HyruleWarriorsAgeofImprisonment

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Gaming Instincts @gaminginstincts.bsky.social · 28/01/2026

According to a recent Insider Gaming report, Valve is facing a class action lawsuit in the United Kingdom. The lawsuit was first filed in 2024 by Vicki Shotbolt and is seeking approximately $900 million, or about £656 million, in damages. Link - bit.ly/45ApzPW #Valve #Lawsuit #Steam

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Gaming Instincts @gaminginstincts.bsky.social · 28/01/2026

Now that Highguard is available on PC and consoles, several players have shared their opinions after playing the game, with many also posting reviews on Steam. As a result, the game currently holds a “mostly negative” rating on the platform. Link - bit.ly/4a1ZjiO #Highguard #Steam

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Gaming Instincts @gaminginstincts.bsky.social · 26/01/2026

According to PPE’s Graczdari, has notably and accurately leaked several recent ports and releases, Take-Two will reportedly skip a physical edition for Grand Theft Auto 6. The report claims the decision was made to avoid gameplay and story leaks. Link - bit.ly/4bSDMLO #GTA6 #GrandTheftAuto6

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Gaming Instincts @gaminginstincts.bsky.social · 26/01/2026

In his latest video, prominent leaker NateTheHate stated that the first Nintendo Direct of the year could be held this week. “From what I have been told, the first Direct of 2026 will be held during the opening week of February,” he said. Link - bit.ly/4sYtpfA #NintendoDirect #NintendoSwitch

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