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Halo, Forza and World of Warcraft In-Game Rewards Coming to McDonald's, Celebrating Xbox 25th Anniversary
McDonald's is collaborating with Xbox to offer in-game rewards for several of its popular franchises, including Halo, Fallout, Forza, and World of Warcraft. This promotion celebrates the 25th anniversary of the Xbox brand.
California Extreme 2026 | Resident Evil: 30 Years Of Survival Horror
A panel celebrating 30 years of the Resident Evil survival horror franchise took place at California Extreme 2026. The event featured Charlie Kraslavsky, the original voice actor for Chris Redfield.
Zelda Switch 2 console leaks as Nintendo Direct hopes increase for this month
Leaked images suggest Nintendo will release a special 40th anniversary edition of The Legend of Zelda for a new Nintendo Switch 2 console and Pro Controller. The designs are not tied to the upcoming remake of The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time but feature a 40th-anniversary logo. These leaks follow previous rumors and are corroborated by industry insiders, with an announcement potentially coming in a future Nintendo Direct.
Evening Reading - August 10, 2026
This edition of Shacknews Evening Reading covers various game reviews including Agent 64: Spies Never Die and D-Topia. It also touches on upcoming titles like 1666: Amsterdam, the potential for a Payday TV show, and No Man's Sky's 10th anniversary. The article also mentions discussions around AI in gaming and the Xbox 360 era.
Games Inbox: Is No Man’s Sky worth playing 10 years on?
This article discusses the 10th anniversary of No Man's Sky, praising Hello Games for its redemption and the new Cosmos update. It also touches on speculation about Grand Theft Auto 6's online mode, recommendations for indie games like Big Walk, and theories surrounding Silent Hill 2. Additionally, it includes commentary on industry practices, developer criticism of publishers, and anticipation for upcoming titles like A Plague Tale and The Legend of Zelda.
Bethesda 40th anniversary sale knocks 50% off Doom: The Dark Ages - Revelations just a month after launch
Bethesda is celebrating its 40th anniversary with a major sale on Steam, featuring discounts of up to 67% on many of its titles, including subsidiaries id Software and Arkane Studios. Notably, the recently released Doom: The Dark Ages - Revelations expansion is 50% off, just one month after its launch. This sale occurs amidst recent layoffs at Bethesda Game Studios, Zenimax Online, and id Software, and concerns about Arkane Studios' future following Microsoft's acquisition.
Ubisoft just made a classic Tom Clancy game free to keep — here's how to add it to your library before time…
Ubisoft is offering Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon Future Soldier for free on PC until August 13 to celebrate the franchise's 25th anniversary. Players can claim the tactical third-person shooter by downloading the Ubisoft Connect application. The giveaway coincides with other anniversary announcements, including a 4K 60fps mode for Ghost Recon Wildlands.
Ghost Recon Wildlands Last Rites Update: 25th Anniversary Free DLC, 4K/60FPS & Predator's Return — Too Much Gaming | Video Games Reviews, News, & Guides
Ubisoft Bordeaux has released the free 'Last Rites' update for Ghost Recon Wildlands, featuring a new standalone mission and the return of the Predator mission. To celebrate the franchise's 25th anniversary, both Ghost Recon Wildlands and Ghost Recon Breakpoint will be available for free play from August 6-10, 2026. Ubisoft has also launched a Ghost Recon Insider Program to gather feedback for the next game in the series.
Quake Gets Free New Campaign Co-Developed by MachineGames for Game's 30th Anniversary
A new 19-level campaign for Quake has been released for the 2021 remaster, co-developed by MachineGames. This release celebrates the 30th anniversary of the iconic first-person shooter.
Ghost Recon Wildlands Gets A Surprise New Mission As Ubisoft Celebrates 25 Years Of Ghost Recon
Ubisoft is celebrating 25 years of the Ghost Recon franchise with a significant free update for Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon Wildlands. The update includes a new story mission called 'Last Rites,' current-generation visual enhancements with 4K/60FPS support on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S, and the return of the Predator crossover event. Additionally, Ubisoft has launched a Ghost Recon Insider Program to gather community feedback for future titles.
Sonic boss Takashi Iizuka says some "surprises will need to remain secret for a little longer," but there's more to come to celebrate the blue blur's 35th anniversary
Takashi Iizuka, head of Sonic Team at Sega, has stated that more surprises are planned to celebrate the 35th anniversary of Sonic the Hedgehog. While specific details remain secret, Iizuka indicated that the celebrations will encompass games, music, events, collaborations, and merchandise, aiming to appeal to fans across all eras of the franchise. This follows the release of Sonic Frontiers and the more recent Sonic Superstars.
Ghost Recon: Wildlands Current-Gen 60FPS Update Lands August 6, PS Store Leak Reveals.
Ubisoft is releasing a 60FPS performance update for Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon: Wildlands on August 6, 2026, coinciding with the franchise's 25th anniversary. The update will also include new missions for the game.
Evening Consolidation
Xbox is offering free 25th-anniversary gifts, including a dynamic theme and avatars, to celebrate the milestone. This promotion is part of the ongoing celebrations for the company's quarter-century in the gaming industry.
Xbox's free 25th anniversary gifts include a dynamic theme and avatars
Xbox is offering free 25th anniversary gifts to players, including a dynamic theme and avatars. These digital items celebrate a significant milestone for the gaming platform.
Digimon Hits 30 With a Fan-Voted Broadcast Block and a New Anime Waiting in the Wings
Fuji TV is celebrating the Digimon franchise's 30th anniversary by letting fans vote for their favorite episodes from the first four anime series to air in a special broadcast block starting October 4. Additionally, a new Digimon anime project has been confirmed for broadcast next year, though specific details remain scarce. The current series, Digimon Beat-Heart, is ongoing and available on Crunchyroll.
Weekend PC Download Deals for July 31: Bethesda celebrates 40 years
Bethesda Softworks is celebrating its 40th anniversary with significant sales across its game catalog, including popular franchises like Doom, Fallout, The Elder Scrolls, and Quake. Numerous PC storefronts like Steam, Epic Games Store, and GOG.com are participating, offering discounts on individual titles and bundles. Additionally, several free games are available for a limited time on platforms such as Amazon Luna.
Bethesda Has a New Logo to Celebrate Its 40th Anniversary — and It Harkens Back to the Studio's Old Terminator Games
Bethesda has revealed a new logo to commemorate its 40th anniversary. The updated branding pays homage to the studio's early work on Terminator games.
Persona teams up with Kura Sushi USA
The Persona gaming series is collaborating with Kura Sushi USA for a limited-time interactive dining experience to celebrate the series' 30th anniversary. This partnership with ATLUS features chibi-style character illustrations from various Persona games.
Damascus Prototype Armor Code Released - Halo Campaign Evolved
Players can obtain the free Damascus Prototype Armor Skin for Halo Campaign Evolved as part of the game's global launch celebration. The skin, which also commemorates Halo's 25th anniversary, can be redeemed via a code on the Halo Waypoint website by logging into a Microsoft account.
Undertale Determination Symphony PH: Tickets & Dates — Too Much Gaming | Video Games Reviews, News, & Guides
The Undertale Determination Symphony concert is coming to the Philippines, with tickets going on sale to the public on August 11 via Ticketmelon. Developed by Lambert Jackson and Materia Music, the concert features new arrangements by Adam Hoskins for the game's 10th anniversary. Conductor Thanapol Setabrahmana, known for other game concerts, will lead the event.
