Square Enix launches Final Fantasy X | X‑2 HD Remaster on Nintendo Switch 2, featuring enhanced visuals and two legendary RPGs in one package to celebrate the 25th anniversary of Final Fantasy X.
Hasbro debuts The Legend of Zelda: Heroes of Hyrule action figures, featuring Link, Princess Zelda, and Ganondorf from Tears of the Kingdom. Pre‑orders open July 22, with release set for Spring 2027.
Xbox introduces backward compatibility on PC, starting with four original Xbox classics — Blinx: The Time Sweeper, Conker: Live and Reloaded, Crimson Skies: High Road to Revenge, and Fuzion Frenzy. Enhanced features include resolution upscaling, graphics customization, and upcoming Achievements support.
2K unveils Victor Wembanyama, Caitlin Clark, and Derrick Rose as the cover stars of NBA 2K27. The game launches September 4, 2026, with early access editions available August 28.
BlackJack Studio unveils Langrisser: Sea of Sword, a next‑generation fantasy tactical RPG with dual‑hero combat, free exploration, destructible terrain, and orchestral music by Yasunori Nishiki. Coming to PC, iOS, and Android.
Converse teams up with Dragon Ball Z for a new Chuck Taylor collection featuring Goku, Vegeta, Frieza, Cell, Majin Buu, Fusion, and Shenron. The anime‑inspired sneakers drop July 23 in North America and Greater China, with a global release on August 11, 2026.
GSC Game World founder Sergiy Grygorovych reveals that Xbox paid more than the full development cost of STALKER 2: Heart of Chornobyl to secure its timed exclusivity, making the game profitable before launch.
EA SPORTS announces Kylian Mbappé as the cover star for EA SPORTS FC 27 Ultimate Edition and FC Mobile. The Real Madrid striker returns to the franchise cover for the first time in four years.
Microsoft reveals the second wave of Xbox Game Pass titles for July 2026, headlined by Halo: Campaign Evolved, Beast of Reincarnation, and a mix of Day One releases across console, PC, cloud, and handheld.
INFINITY MIND announces Animal Frontiers, a new mobile game featuring animal heroes in line‑pushing battles. A beta test will be held exclusively in the Philippines this August via Google Play.