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My greatest gaming experience was a 40-year-old game in VR – Reader’s Feature

Metro

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July 12, 2026

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A reader explains how a series of console breakdowns and lost passwords ended up with him experiencing the majesty that it is Tetris Effect on PlayStation VR.

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DualShockers

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· Jun 30, 2026

10 Best Co-Op Games of the 2020s (So Far)

From indie hits to award-winning tabletop-style RPG campaigns, here's the ranking of the top co-op gaming experiences available today.

ComicBook.com

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· Jun 28, 2026

Half-Life Just Became The Most Expensive Game Ever Sold Beating A Record Held By a 1979 Title

Back in 1998, PC gaming was largely about first-person shooters, and whether you preferred Doom or Duke Nukem 3D or Quake, you inevitably enjoyed Half-Life, not least for its superb LAN mode. Thanks to its 2004 sequel Half-Life 2 (and various smaller expansions such as Blue Shift), the world of Gordon Freeman and the reality-breaking []

Vanguard News

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· Jul 4, 2026

What Makes Real-Time Digital Games More Engaging for Casual Players

Picture Credit Real-time digital games have become a favorite form of entertainment for millions of casual players. Their appeal extends beyond faster gameplay or better graphics, driven by design innovation that makes every session easy to start and rewarding to complete. Whether filling a five-minute break or a longer evening session, these games fit naturally [] The post What Makes Real-Time Digital Games More Engaging for Casual Players appeared first on Vanguard News.

SVG

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· Jul 6, 2026

5 Essential Xbox Series X/S Features That You Have To Enable Yourself

Rather than stick with the default settings, it's worth taking the time to adjust these Xbox Series X|S features for the best gaming experience possible.

Polygon

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· Jun 30, 2026

Obsession is officially now available to watch at home

After earning rave reviews and smashing the box office, Obsession is now available to watch digitally, with a physical release confirmed for July.

Kotaku

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· Jun 30, 2026

The 17 Best Video Game Movies And Shows

With Cyberpunk: Edgerunners back in the public eye, let’s reflect on the best video game adaptations

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