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Soulframe beaver 'will be okay' after high-stakes gameplay reveal, devs confirm

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July 11, 2026

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Soulframe beaver 'will be okay' after high-stakes gameplay reveal, devs confirm

You'll be able to play as a beaver in Soulframe's upcoming Warsongs Fable, we learned during a gameplay showcase at TennoCon 2026

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ComicBook.com

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· Jul 11, 2026

Ghost of Tsushima Shares Cool Look at Anime Debut With First Teaser

©GoTLAC / SIE Ghost of Tsushima is gearing up on its full TV anime debut in the near future, and Crunchyroll has shared a cool new look at what to expect with its first teaser trailer. Crunchyroll had quite a lot to showcase earlier this month with the Anime Expo 2026 weekend as they revealed more of their []

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· Jul 6, 2026

Attack on Titan studio's new anime awards are not a reaction to the Crunchyroll Awards

The announcement of the Tokyo Anime Next awards has been painted as a reaction to the Crunchyroll Anime Awards, but the truth is more complex

The Hollywood Reporter

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· Jul 8, 2026

HBO Chief on ‘Heated Rivalry’ Emmys Ineligibility: “I’m Just Proud to Have Season 2″

On a day when 'The Pitt' and ‘Hacks’ led all nominees, the network’s Casey Bloys on past successes and future uncertainty. Also, on 'The Comeback’s' AI vision: “Somebody could announce this next month.

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· Jul 1, 2026

Anime Expo 2026 schedule and the 8 big announcements we're expecting – from Demon Slayer to Cyberpunk: Edgerunners

Anime Expo 2026 schedule and the 8 big announcements we're expecting – from Demon Slayer to Cyberpunk: Edgerunners

ABC7 New York

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· Jul 7, 2026

Set sail with Moana: Must-have toys for every little explorer to join in the fun for the new film

Unleash the magic of Moana: Shop our ultimate toy list to celebrate the release of the new live-action film.

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· Jul 6, 2026

Stylish action roguelike game 7 Trials announced

The Devil Within: Satgat developer Newcore Games has announced 7 Trials, a stylish new action roguelike set in the boundary between life and death. 7 Trials is in development for Windows PC (Steam), Xbox Series X|S, and PS5, though a release date wasn’t announced. “We’re thrilled to finally share 7Trials with the world,” said game [] Source

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Related coverage for "Soulframe beaver 'will be okay' after high-stakes gameplay reveal, devs confirm": ComicBook.com — Ghost of Tsushima Shares Cool Look at Anime Debut With First Teaser. Polygon — Attack on Titan studio's new anime awards are not a reaction to the Crunchyroll Awards. The Hollywood Reporter — HBO Chief on ‘Heated Rivalry’ Emmys Ineligibility: “I’m Just Proud to Have Season 2″. https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/ns8PGmm8UaL4GZLkTaQm9a.jpg — Anime Expo 2026 schedule and the 8 big announcements we're expecting – from Demon Slayer to Cyberpunk: Edgerunners . ABC7 New York — Set sail with Moana: Must-have toys for every little explorer to join in the fun for the new film . Niche Gamer — Stylish action roguelike game 7 Trials announced