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World of Tanks is celebrating its 16-year anniversary with heaps of presents for players
World of Tanks is celebrating its 16th anniversary with in-game rewards for players from August 12th to August 31st. Logins during this period will grant players bonds, credits, components, and a special crew member. The event also features weekly sales, buffs, and a road trip map with missions that award unique rewards, including a new vehicle and special 3D attachments.
Get Ghost Recon Future Soldier for Free; Breakpoint and Wildlands Free Weekend
Ubisoft is offering free copies of Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon Future Soldier on the Ubisoft Store to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the Ghost Recon franchise. Additionally, players can enjoy free weekends for Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon Breakpoint and Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon Wildlands.
Tom Clancy’s Ghost Recon: Future Soldier Is Now Free on Ubisoft Connect
Ubisoft is offering a free PC copy of Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon: Future Soldier through Ubisoft Connect to celebrate the Ghost Recon franchise's 25th anniversary. The promotion is available until August 13, 2026, and the game will be permanently added to the player's library once claimed. This giveaway is exclusive to the PC version and requires a Ubisoft account and the Ubisoft Connect application.
The Best Ghost Recon Just Got A Huge Update, And A New Game Is Coming
Ubisoft has released a major free update for Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon Wildlands, titled 'Last Rites,' which includes a new mission arc, a visual overhaul for current-gen consoles with 4K and 60fps support, and hundreds of new customization items. The update also brings back the Predator crossover mission. Additionally, both Wildlands and Ghost Recon Breakpoint are available for free play all weekend, with significant discounts following, and a new Ghost Recon game is in development, with players invited to join the Insider Program.
World of Warcraft’s Chinese version plans a big ‘X Party’ to celebrate 21 years of the game
World of Warcraft's Chinese version is planning a large 'X Party' event in Shanghai on October 16th to celebrate 21 years of the game in the region. This offline event serves as the equivalent of BlizzCon for Chinese fans, featuring giveaways, news, and previews of upcoming developments.
Regal Brings All Eight Harry Potter Films to 4DX for the 25th Anniversary, Beginning August 27
Regal cinemas will screen all eight Harry Potter films in 4DX format from August 27 to September 3 to celebrate the franchise's 25th anniversary. Tickets are priced at $9.75 per film, with the event leading up to Harry Potter Day. This special screening event is exclusive to Regal.
Global Open-World MMORPG MIR4 Opens Pre-Registration for New Class “Spirit Summoner” to Celebrate 5th Anniversary
WEMADE has opened pre-registration for the new 'Spirit Summoner' class in its open-world MMORPG, MIR4, as part of the game's 5th-anniversary celebration. The event includes various pre-registration activities and special video content to thank players. The new class, Spirit Summoner, uses elemental spirits to fight and acts as a damage-dealing buffer for allies.
Morning Gatherings and Events
Reverse: 1999 is holding a developer broadcast to celebrate its third anniversary. The event will likely cover upcoming content and developer insights for the game.
XBOX @ gamescom 2026
Xbox will host its presence at gamescom 2026 in Cologne, Germany, celebrating 25 years of Xbox with 25 upcoming games playable across 140 stations. The event will feature hands-on demos for titles like Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4, Gears of War: E-Day, and METRO 2039, alongside community events like Xbox FanFest. For those unable to attend, Xbox will provide live streams on YouTube and Twitch with developer interviews and gameplay reveals.
Diablo Immortal kicks off Diablo’s 30th anniversary with a new armor set and Mirrored Jewels
Diablo Immortal is celebrating the Diablo franchise's 30th anniversary with new in-game content. Players can claim the Immortal King Barbarian armor set and participate in Mirrored Jewels events from July 29th to August 26th. The latest patch also includes a cosmetic override toggle and reduced penalties for lower Paragon Level content.
World of Warcraft is removing Decor Duels in the next patch while The Burning Crusade Anniversary plans its next phase
World of Warcraft is removing the time-limited PvP mode Decor Duels in the upcoming patch 12.1, Curse of Ula'tek, though items will remain purchasable. Meanwhile, WoW Classic players celebrating The Burning Crusade's anniversary can expect phase 3 of the event to launch on August 13th.
Ghost Recon announcement teased for August 6
Ubisoft has teased that new information regarding the Ghost Recon series will be revealed on August 6th during its 25th anniversary celebration. The announcement follows a period of rumors and speculation about the franchise's future. The last game in the series, Ghost Recon Breakpoint, was released in 2019.
Kingdom Hearts event confirmed for D23
Square Enix has announced a special 'Deep Dive into Kingdom Hearts' event at D23 on August 15, 2026, celebrating 25 years of the series. While it's unclear if Kingdom Hearts 4 will be showcased, the event promises insights from the creative minds behind the franchise. The Kingdom Hearts collection is also set to release on Nintendo Switch in October.
"It was like being back in 2016" Pokémon Go celebrates 10th anniversary by recreating the original trailer's Times Square Mewtwo raid
Pokémon Go celebrated its 10th anniversary by recreating the original trailer's Times Square Mewtwo raid event. Over 1,000 players participated in a community raid battle against Mega Mewtwo Y, with player avatars and Pokémon appearing on the surrounding Times Square screens. The event also featured in-game countdowns and raids/spawns representing each year of the game's release.
Everything Announced at the Pokémon Go 10 Year Anniversary Celebration Livestream
Pokémon Go held a special livestream to celebrate its 10th anniversary, announcing various updates and surprises. The event covered all the key announcements and reveals as they happened during the broadcast.
Pokémon Go 10 Year Anniversary Celebration Livestream — Updating Live
Pokémon Go is celebrating its 10th anniversary with a special livestream event. The article will provide live coverage of all announcements and surprises revealed during the broadcast.
Once Human launches its second anniversary and finally adds first-person mode
Once Human has launched its second-anniversary celebration, introducing a first-person view toggle for enhanced immersion. The update also includes new weapons, gear, enemies, and various in-game activities and rewards.
Pokemon GO 10th anniversary broadcast announced
Niantic has announced a 10th anniversary broadcast for Pokemon GO, scheduled for Thursday, July 9th. The live stream will feature community content creators and detail the company's plans to celebrate the mobile game's decade-long run on iOS and Android.
Sky Children of the Light holds a multi-week bash to celebrate its seventh anniversary
Sky: Children of the Light is celebrating its seventh anniversary with a multi-week in-game event featuring cinema programs, rooftop parties, minigames, developer meet-and-greets, and concerts until July 23rd. The celebration also includes the return of Traveling Spirits in July, the Days of Sunlight event from July 31st to August 20th, and the Sky Creator Awards on July 11th.
Pokémon Go Hosting Major 10th Anniversary Broadcast This Week
Pokémon Go will host a special 10th anniversary broadcast this Thursday, July 9. The specific contents of the broadcast remain undisclosed.