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Aug132026 by Natalia GanevaNo Comments

‘Hogwarts Legacy 2’ Officially Confirmed

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Credit: Warner Bros. Games The company announced the development of a sequel to Hogwarts Legacy in a letter to shareholders, but has not yet revealed any details. As a reminder, the successor to Hogwarts Legacy was formally confirmed in the fall of 2024 by Warner Bros. Discovery CFO Gunnar Wiedenfels. The project became part of the conglomerate's updated strategy. As IGN noted, nearly two years later, Warner Bros. Discovery mentioned a "second part" of Hogwarts Legacy in its Q2 2026 earnings call to shareholders. "As production expands, we expect a more significant contribution to revenue from games, including Hogwarts Legacy 2," reads the official Warner Bros. Discovery document. Credit: Warner Bros. Games In other words, a potential Hogwarts Legacy 2 is already in th...

Aug112026 by Natalia GanevaNo Comments

‘No Man’s Sky’ Turns 10 Years Old: Even 1% Of Game’s Planets Not Explored

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Credit: Hello Games The ambitious space sandbox game No Man's Sky, from the British developer Hello Games, is celebrating 10 years since its original release. Studio head Sean Murray addressed players to mark the anniversary. "I'm incredibly happy to be working with my team on a game I love for one of the most supportive communities in video games. If you're reading this, it means you've shown us your kindness... Big or small, it helps Hello Games do what it does. And for that, I'm truly grateful." Disappointed by the release of the highly anticipated new game (the developers hadn't skimped on promises), gamers subsequently witnessed a true redemption story. The developers weren't sitting idle, however, and were constantly releasing major updates—a total of 40. It's these ongo...

Aug92026 by Natalia GanevaNo Comments

The First DLC For ‘Reanimal’ Released

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Credit: THQ Nordic The first story DLC for Reanimal is now available. The Prisoner begins a new story about two characters trying to survive amidst destruction and war. THQ Nordic also released a launch trailer. The expansion will introduce players to two new characters—the Soldier and the Prisoner. They must survive on war-torn streets and journey "toward something that will change their destinies forever." The Prisoner will offer the opportunity to revisit familiar locations from the main story, as well as explore entirely new zones. A unique atmosphere of horror and encounters with a terrifying new threat are promised. Early adopters have responded favorably to the new game, as evidenced by its high approval rating (88% positive out of 127 reviews). The DLC is praised for its ...

Aug62026 by Natalia GanevaNo Comments

Nintendo Switch 2 Sales Fell 34.4% To 3.82 Million

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Credit: Nintendo Nintendo reported a decline in Switch 2 sales: the company sold 3.82 million consoles in the quarter, a 34.4% decline year-on-year. Nintendo attributes the demand to the release of new games and other factors, according to Engadget. Total Switch 2 sales reached 23.68 million units. Sales of first-generation Switch consoles also continued, falling 31.8% year-over-year to 660,000 units in the last quarter. According to Nintendo representatives cited by CNBC, the migration to the Switch 2 continued even as overall demand for game consoles declined due to rising prices. Nintendo management estimates the negative impact of higher memory costs and customs tariffs at approximately $630 million. The company's operating profit for the quarter increased by 150.5% to $904 mill...