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Genshin Impact will officially change genres with the introduction of a new game mechanic in Version 7.0, according to leaks, and players may be surprised at how it all plays out. HoYoverse’s hit RPG has already entered Version 6.7, the final patch in the Nod-Krai content arc, and while there is a lot to do, players are already looking forward to the release of Snezhnaya in Genshin Impact 7.0. There’s a lot to look out for within the Nation of Cryo, but one particular element is quite surprising.
Destiny 2's final hotfix is confirmed for tomorrow, July 7, and it disables a popular Exotic weapon in one key activity. Destiny 2's abrupt end has been strange to witness for fans, who went from expecting news about the upcoming expansion, Shattered Cycle, to seeing the announcement that end-of-service was following a final update on June 9. Things moved so quickly that after not even one full month since the final update, Bungie is now releasing the final hotfix for the game, and any future issues will likely not be addressed or result in items being disabled.
Summer is finally here and the stroke of heat can be sizzling for everyone to enjoy their day. Let's freshen ourselves with a splash of waters to cool our heads in Tidal Splash Festival 2026.
Tidal Splash Festival 2026 is an event to showcase games from the global region that celebrates a summer festival such as Songkran Festival and Bon Om Touk Festival. Hosted by SEAGamethetic, the showcase also includes games from Southeast Asia!
Razer has dropped the third of its Pokemon collaborations, this time giving Eevee evolution fans something to get excited about with the new Espeon & Umbreon Collection.
Launching in partnership with The Pokemon Company and coincidentally a few months before the Pokemon 30th Anniversary, the Espeon and Umbreon line-up is made up of a stunning Razer Ornata V3 Tenkeyless gaming keyboard, Razer Cobra gaming mouse, Razer Gigantus V2 mouse mat, and a wired Razer Kraken V4 X gaming headset, all decked out with art of the two Gen two Pokemon. However, unlike Pokemon Gold and Silver, there's no special requirements to grab them besides logging onto the official Razer store and parting with your hard-earned cash.
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(Image credit: Razer/The Pokemon Company) Just like the Razer Gengar Collection, purple is the color of choice for the entire collection, which is actually a clever decision on Razer's part. Not just because Espeon is known for its pretty purple color palette, but grabbing any of these new PC gaming accessories would tie in nicely with the Gengar ones, should you already have them in your setup.
In fact, the Gengar Collection doesn't have a keyboard, which makes this new Espeon and Umbreon Edition Razer Ornata V3 Tenkeyless ($119.99 at Razer) even more intriguing. It's the same gaming keyboard that you can buy without the Pokemon branding, sporting low-profile keys and the brand's Mecha-Membrane switches, but the board is coated in this stunning dark purple colorway, which shines when the Razer Chroma-powered RGB lighting is set to a matching light purple-pink, as seen in the official marketing images.
The two Eevee evolutions can be spotted hiding around the directional keys and are hard to ignore as they sit dead center on the accompanying wrist rest. While the Pokémon theming is a bit more subtle than I personally prefer, the little star designs and the UV-painted keycaps should help this keyboard shine amongst your setup, as would the matching Razer Cobra gaming mouse.
Razer/The Pokemon Company Razer/The Pokemon Company At $59.99 it's one of the cheapest additions to this new collection, yet it's also one of the cutest. Espeon and Umbreon can be found on the left and right keys, and Razer has gone for a slightly different design this time around. Instead of just re-using the same depiction of the sitting Pokemon as the keyboard, Espeon is giving a cheeky wink as Umbreon stands guard. The palm rest of this Razer Optical Mouse with Gen 3 switches also plays host to a swarm of stars that surrounds an RGB Chroma-powered Razer logo, which is a nice touch.
I would have preferred to see a glowing Pokeball instead, but it makes sense that Razer would want to keep its branding intact. Especially as it mirrors that of the Gengar Edition Razer Cobra gaming mouse. At least the Razer branding is minimal on the matching Espeon and Umbreon Razer Gigantus V2 mouse mat ($29.99). The medium model remains the cheapest item in the set, and features a textured micro-weave cloth surface that showcases the two Pokemon as they appear on the gaming keyboard.
Razer/The Pokemon Company Last but not least, the Razer Espeon and Umbreon Collection is rounded off with a new version of the Razer Kraken V4 X headset. As the hardware team's best gaming headset connoisseur, this is the accessory that has most caught my eye, though I'm disappointed to see that Razer played it a little safe with this new Pokemon release.
While the Gengar Kraken Kitty V2 headset went all out by replicating the Pokemon's ears and hair tufts with a pair of cups that I'd easily incorporate into a cosplay if I still made costumes, this new Kraken V4 X headset has none of that. Don't get me wrong, it still looks great with its light and dark purple color palette, and the Espeon and Umbreon illustrations that are peeking from inside the earcushions, but I was hoping for a design that felt a bit more elaborate.
I was also hoping that Razer would take an existing wireless headset like the Razer Kraken Kitty V3 Pro and use it as the basis for its next Pokemon collection, as the Kraken V4 X is limited by its wired connectivity. However, at least it's a pair that's got the brand's TriForce 40 mm audio drivers in tow, so while you won't have Bluetooth or 2.4GHz to play around with, it should still sound pretty grand.
The entirety of this new Razer Espeon and Umbreon Collection is available now from the official Razer online store. However, if you aren't a fan of these old-school Eevee evolutions, you could always grab the Gengar Collection starting from $59.99 at Razer instead.
In the wake of Pragmata's success, Bayonetta and Devil May Cry creator Hideki Kamiya credits Capcom's success to its willingness to create new franchises.
After the last decade, I don't think it's a stretch to say Capcom has become one of the best AAA publishers on the planet. Since the release of Resident Evil 7 in 2017, the publisher has effectively been releasing a game of the year contender every single year – or multiple games, in the case of 2019, 2021, 2023, and, so far, 2026.
This has translated to sales success: every single game in the company's all-time top 10 best-selling games list was released since 2017. 2012's Resident Evil 6 is the first pre-2017 entry and comes in at 12th place.
Kamiya – who is now working with Capcom on Okami 2 after leaving the company back in 2007 – was asked by a fan on Twitter how Capcom is able to release hit after hit. Kamiya says (via machine translation) Capcom has a lot of talented staff under its banner. However, he also notes that Capcom management has a proactive approach to creating new series, like Pragmata is leading to good results.
You probably shouldn't bet on a Starfield sequel if news coming out of Xbox's reset is anything to go by.
According to a new report from Bloomberg, Microsoft's restructuring of Xbox will see Bethesda focusing on a handful of franchises going forward: Fallout, The Elder Scrolls, Wolfenstein, Doom, and Quake. These five franchises are expected to be a priority, with at least three of them already having games in development. There have been rumblings that another team like Obsidian could be set to work on a Fallout game, as Bethesda has its hands tied up with The Elder Scrolls 6, but nothing has been confirmed.
However, many were quick to point out that Starfield is seemingly absent from Bethesda's priority list. The sci-fi game debuted back in 2023 after an extended development and was a passion project for Bethesda boss Todd Howard. Unfortunately, Starfield largely failed to meet fan expectations, and subsequent updates and expansions haven't really moved the needle on that sentiment. Still, some of the game's more hardcore fans had hoped that Starfield would go on to at least get more expansions, and maybe even a sequel, establishing itself as Bethesda's third franchise. Those hopes may have been dashed.
Starfield fans are now mourning the fact that the franchise doesn't appear to have much of a future going forward. Some are even actively protesting Xbox over Starfield's potential demise.
"If you end Starfield, I am leaving," said one Xbox player. "I became part of the Xbox family for this game, a game that was finally something unique instead of the same franchises regurgitated, and I won’t stay on a platform where it’s no longer possible. My wallet will stay closed."
"If this means no more new Starfield development, I absolutely hate this," said another player. One other fan pleaded to Microsoft/Bethesda: "Please don't give up on Starfield."
Others were a bit more understanding of the potential reality that Starfield may not continue. The game had a prolonged development and didn't hit the mark for fans, making it an easy decision for Microsoft to at least put it on the back burner.
"The amount of time it took to develop and then the end product just not hitting the mark, it’s understandable. I think we do need to get out of the 10+ year wait for the next Fallout or Elder Scrolls," said one fan. Another echoed these thoughts: "Starfield left a bad taste in people’s mouths, and given the time/budget they would require for a sequel, I understand why Microsoft is more eager to invest in other IP."
"Based on its own merits, that should be a one and done. For every good design choice there is a bad one," said another unimpressed player.
Starfield was released on PS5 earlier this year but analysts believe the game sold poorly on Sony's console, something that may not have happened had the game had a day and date release on PlayStation back in 2023. Whether or not Starfield returns decades from now remains to be seen, but it looks unlikely.
Cade Onder is a freelancer for IGN's news team. He covers all things entertainment, including gaming, film, and more. You can find him on Twitter @Cade_Onder.
The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered is making the jump to Nintendo Switch 2 this year, and if you're looking to buy the Physical Deluxe Edition, you're in for a treat. Rather than launching on a Game-Key Card like many Switch 2 releases, this version will come with the full base game on a physical cartridge. Yep, you read that correctly.
Ahead of its release on August 11, preorders are officially live for the Switch 2 Physical Deluxe Edition across a variety of retailers for $59.99 (see it here at Target). Below, you can learn more about where it's available to grab right now alongside what bonuses you'll get to enjoy with this version.
As you can see above, the Physical Deluxe Edition of The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered is available at quite a few different retailers, though it appears to be selling out fast. As of the time of writing, Walmart, Amazon, and Best Buy are all out of stock. However, Target and GameStop are still holding strong, so they'll be your best bet for now to pick up a copy.
Again, this edition comes with the full base game on a physical cartridge, rather than a Game-Key Card. If you're hoping to grab either the standard digital or digital Deluxe Edition instead, check them out at the Nintendo eShop here. You'll find the former listed for $49.99 and the latter for $59.99.
The Nintendo Switch 2 Physical Deluxe Edition of The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered has plenty of extra goodies. Alongside the base game, you'll also get:
Shivering Isles and Knights of the Nine story expansions
Additional downloadable content: Fighter’s Stronghold, Spell Tomes, Vile Lair, Mehrune’s Razor, The Thieves Den, Wizard’s Tower, The Orrery and the Horse Armor Pack
Unique digital Akatosh and Mehrunes Dagon Armors, Weapons and Horse Armor Sets
What Is The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered?
Released just last year, The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered is, as its name states, a remaster of 2006's The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion. It's an open-world RPG that writer Travis Northup called "an awesome nostalgic adventure that recaptures most of what I loved about the 2006 original, while sanding down many of its roughest edges" in IGN's review.
Northup continues on to say it's "a fantastic open-world RPG that’s aged quite well, with questlines and stories that are better than I remembered, modernizations (like the slightly improved leveling system) that remove some of the friction of the original, and loads of opportunities to make this adventure whatever you want it to be via the plentiful freedom afforded to you."
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I'm no stranger to Stardew Valley and all of the cozy farming sims it's inspired since its 2016 release – but Moonlight Peaks might just be my favorite in concept yet.
In case you've not heard of it yet, Moonlight Peaks is a wholesome farming and life sim that takes everything I love about games like Stardew Valley and gives it a Monster High-esque twist. It ticks all of the genre boxes – bug-catching, cooking, farming, fishing, questing, and, of course, romance – but also adds a bit of morbid magic. There are vampires (whom you play as yourself), mermaids, werewolves, witches… what more could a girl want?
The town itself follows a unique nighttime schedule, too. You don't wake up in the early morning to farm through the day in Moonlight Peaks. Instead, you rise out of your coffin at the turn of the night and take care of your daily tasks before sunrise… because, well, you are a vampire.
Visually, it's appealing, to say the least – but it also adds an extra "cozy" layer to the game, in my opinion, with all of the purple-y blue visuals.
The whole mystical, magical side of the game from indie developer Little Chicken is what really has me hooked, though. From potion-making to spell-casting, there's no shortage of witchy, whimsical vibes to be found in Moonlight Peaks. The devs even tease mystical crops – whatever that might mean. It's spooktacular, but not in a legitimately frightening way that would break the cozier immersion we farming sim stans crave. The game is, as Little Chicken so aptly puts it, "a sweet and spooky journey."
If you're just as obsessed with cute monster people and farming games as I am, you can grab the game over on Steam, Nintendo Switch, or Switch 2 when it unlocks tomorrow.
Searching for more to look forward to? Browse through our roundup of the best new games coming this year and beyond for other great titles to wishlist.
Destiny 2's final hotfix is confirmed for tomorrow, July 7, and it disables a popular Exotic weapon in one key activity. 
Razer has dropped the third of its Pokemon collaborations, this time giving Eevee evolution fans something to get excited about with the new Espeon & Umbreon Collection.
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You probably shouldn't bet on a 
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