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Steam Adds UPI Support in India: Steam has launched UPI payment support in India, simplifying game purchases by allowing users to pay via QR codes and receive refunds directly to their UPI accounts.

Minecraft Bedrock Experimental Features: Minecraft Bedrock is testing new features like the Copper Golem Statue, which oxidizes and generates redstone signals, and Shelf Blocks for easy item access and inventory switching.

Battlefield 6 Trailer and Leaks: The Battlefield 6 trailer has been released, showcasing a story mode, and a multiplayer gameplay leak suggests a return to classic Battlefield styles with class-specific weapons; an open beta might start on August 4th, with a potential release on October 10th.

Prince of Persia Remake Update: Ubisoft has reactivated the Prince of Persia: Sands of Time remake, with development in full swing and a potential release by the end of this year or early next year.

Wukong Fallen Feathers Mixed Reception: Wukong Fallen Feathers has seen a high player count on Steam but faces criticism for performance issues due to being built on Unreal Engine 5, along with pricing and item distribution problems.

Cyberpunk 2077 No Third-Person Mode: CD Projekt Red has confirmed that there are no plans to add an official third-person camera mode to Cyberpunk 2077, despite player demand following the 2.3 update.

Bully Spiritual Successor Announced: A new game called H Field High: Rock the School, developed by Refugium Games, is a spiritual successor to Bully, set to release in early 2026 for PC, where players control a high school student navigating school life.

Ghost of Tsushima Campaign Length: The main campaign of Ghost of Tsushima will be approximately 25 hours, with total playtime potentially exceeding 60 hours for full content exploration.

Assassin’s Creed Shadows Budget and Success : Assassin’s Creed Shadows had a budget of over 100 million euros and has become the franchise’s second-biggest launch after AC Valhalla, with 5 million unique players.

Ubisoft’s Strategy: Ubisoft is fixing Assassin’s Creed Shadows post-launch due to pre-order hesitancy caused by past game issues, meaning players often wait for sales to ensure a fixed game and a discount.

Resident Evil Movie Plot: The new Resident Evil live-action movie, set between Resident Evil 2 and 3, will feature a slightly different plot from the games to feel more grounded and fresh.

Uncharted Movie Streaming Success: The Tom Holland Uncharted movie has become a streaming hit, ranking second on Amazon Prime Video US charts, despite mixed reviews, indicating its appeal to casual viewers.

Xbox Price Adjustment: Xbox reversed its decision to price The Outer Worlds at $80, reducing it to $70 and offering refunds to those who pre-ordered, following backlash.

Netflix Gaming Expansion: Netflix is boosting its investment in gaming after positive responses to titles like GTA San Andreas and Squid Game Unleashed.

Supermassive Games Delay and Layoffs: Supermassive Games has delayed Directive 802 to the first half of 2026 and laid off 36 employees, but this will not affect the release of Little Nightmares 3.

Avatar Frontiers of Pandora Update:

Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora is getting a free update on December 5th with a third-person mode, New Game Plus, new skill trees, tougher enemies, and fully remapped camera controls.

Sony and Bandai Namco Partnership:

Sony has acquired a 2.5% stake in Bandai Namco, forming a strategic partnership focused on global expansion of anime, manga, and gaming IPs.