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Critics Split on Game Freak's Soulslike Debut 'Beast of Reincarnation'
Pokémon developer Game Freak's new Souls-inspired action game lands with a 74 on Metacritic, as reviewers praise its combat and atmosphere while criticizing repetitive encounters, technical hiccups, and a muddled story.
6 outletsbusinessMicrosoft Hikes Xbox Prices by Up to £170/€200 in UK and Europe, Citing Memory Shortages
Following earlier U.S. price increases of up to $150, Microsoft is raising Xbox Series S and Series X prices across the UK and Europe by as much as £170 or €200, starting August 1, as component shortages tied to the AI-driven RAM and SSD boom continue to push up console costs.
2 outletsbusinessMicrosoft Reveals Steep Xbox Series X/S Price Hikes in UK and Europe
Microsoft has confirmed new Xbox Series X and Series S prices for the UK and Europe, with increases of up to 49 percent following the August 1st global price rise it first announced in June.
2 outletsbusinessReport Finds Many PS5 and Xbox Series X Physical Games Don't Fully Work Without a Download
A study by game-preservation group Does It Play finds that a significant share of physical PS5 and Xbox Series X games require a download to function properly or avoid game-breaking bugs, raising concerns about game preservation as Sony prepares to end physical disc production in 2028.
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