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Video Games coverage centers on a major expansion of Meta’s gaming lineup, including several Quest and Meta VR Glasses announcements; renewed attention on Quake Champions’ shift away from free-to-play; and updates, rumors, sales, and cancellations affecting major games and platforms.

Meta and virtual reality

Meta’s new VR hardware is attracting multiple game announcements, while coverage highlights both its gaming ambitions and its broader entertainment positioning.

  • Ace Attorney: Dual Destinies announced as a VR exclusive

    Capcom announced Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney – Dual Destinies for Quest and Meta VR Glasses. Separate reports describe it as the next Ace Attorney game and emphasize that it will be a VR exclusive.

    TheGamerGematsuGamesRadarIGN

  • Tetris Effect: Mixed Realities announced for Meta platforms

    A mixed-reality reinvention of Tetris Effect is coming to Quest 3 and Meta VR Glasses, with one report describing its arrival as next year.

    VGCGematsu

  • More games announced for Meta VR Glasses

    Story of Seasons: Your Wonderful Life was announced for Quest 3 and Meta VR Glasses. Separate coverage says the glasses will launch with every Quest game in 2027, although no more specific launch date is provided.

    GematsuEscapist

  • Meta positions its glasses beyond conventional gaming

    Coverage describes Meta’s new VR glasses as a device aimed partly at casual viewing, including 3D and full-frame IMAX content, while another report says the product is not really a conventional headset and does not appear designed primarily for gamers.

    IGNPC Gamer

Game updates and releases

Several established games received notable updates or announcements, ranging from a major Beat Saber update to new details on upcoming titles.

  • Beat Saber announces its biggest update

    The VR rhythm game is adding hand-tracking and a new mode in an update described as its biggest yet, with coverage also noting compatibility with Steam Frame.

    Rock Paper Shotgun

  • Arc Raiders will remove blueprint requirements for unlocking items

    Arc Raiders will allow players to unlock weapons and items without hunting down blueprints, according to the report.

    GamesRadar

  • Stardew Valley 1.7 receives an official update

    ConcernedApe provided an official update on Stardew Valley 1.7, though the headline does not specify what the update contains or when it will arrive.

    TheGamer

  • Dawn of War 4 showcases hard AI in Maelstrom mode

    New gameplay footage highlights the Maelstrom mode’s hard artificial intelligence in Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War 4.

    GamingBolt

  • Danganronpa 2×2 reveals a new student and mode details

    Coverage identifies the game’s 17th student and separately reveals Slayhem Mode character Sakutaro Higashi.

    TheGamerGematsu

Business, platform, and industry developments

The supplied headlines point to changes in pricing and distribution, studio oversight, hardware discounts, and project cancellations.

  • Quake Champions becomes a paid Steam game

    Quake Champions has moved away from its free-to-play model and is now presented as a paid Steam game without microtransactions. Reports link the change to the game shedding its live-service structure and mention layoffs.

    GamesRadarRock Paper ShotgunPC Gamer

  • Bethesda says Obsidian’s creative identity will be preserved

    Bethesda says Obsidian will retain its distinct creative identity, while coverage notes that Obsidian is no longer as free to pursue independently distinct series and that multiple projects were recently cancelled.

    Rock Paper ShotgunPC Gamer

  • Nintendo Switch 2 reaches a reported UK low price

    Two reports describe the Nintendo Switch 2 as being on sale in the UK at its lowest price yet, with one calling the price a record low of £355.

    IGNTheGamer

  • An Age of Empires developer project was cancelled

    A new game from an Age of Empires developer has reportedly been cancelled; the headline does not identify the project or provide further details.

    Game Rant

  • PlayStation reportedly consults studios about ending disc support

    PlayStation is reportedly reaching out to studios about a decision to stop using discs, though the headline does not establish the scope or timing of any such change.

    TheGamer

Major franchises and rumors

Grand Theft Auto, Pokémon, Silent Hill, and other high-profile series generated announcements, speculation, and performance coverage.

  • GTA 6 merchandise appears to be expanding

    A report says GTA 6 is about to receive a large amount of official merchandise, but provides no confirmed product list or release schedule.

    TheGamer

  • A Pokémon 30th Anniversary release was announced

    A brand-new Pokémon 30th Anniversary release was announced. Separate coverage reports that Pokémon Trading Card Game 30th Anniversary Celebration booster bundles are in stock at Amazon.

    Game RantIGN

  • Silent Hill: Townfall performance tested on high-end PC hardware

    A report says Silent Hill: Townfall reaches 60 frames per second at native 4K with maximum settings and ray tracing on an Nvidia RTX 5090, but experiences major stutters.

    DSOGaming

  • Injustice 3 rumor draws a response from Ed Boon

    A rumor about Injustice 3 prompted a response from NetherRealm’s Ed Boon; the headline does not establish that the game has been announced.

    IGN

  • A mixed reaction surrounds reported GTA 6 pricing expectations

    A Wardogs executive argues that games need to cost more and says GTA 6 should have been the title to drive such a change. The headline presents this as an opinion rather than a confirmed GTA 6 price.

    GamesRadar

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