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Upcoming PC, Console & Mobile Game Releases
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Monopoly: Star Wars ↗ Ubisoft
PC, PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Switch
A new game combining the classic board game Monopoly with the Star Wars universe and team-based play was officially released on July 1.
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Star Sailor ↗ Com2uS Holdings
iOS, Android
Com2uS Holdings' new mobile adventure RPG, set in a fairy-tale fantasy world, was officially released globally on July 1.
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Momento ↗ Fat Alien Cat
PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Switch
An emotional healing game about decorating cozy rooms and creating your own story, officially released on console platforms on July 1.
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Aion 2 ↗ NCsoft
PC, Mobile
The major update 'Chapter 1. Land of Sand and Frost' introduces a powerful new class, the 'Brawler', along with a new adventure region.
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Princess Maker: Children of the Prophecy ↗ Gear Second
PC
Following the developer transition, a major update has expanded the character growth period to 8 years and added a large number of new endings and romanceable characters.
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2026 Pro Baseball GO! ↗ HAEGIN
iOS, Android
To celebrate the 100th day since its official launch, a major update featuring new content to improve user convenience and rich rewards was implemented on July 1.
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๐ Global Gaming Events & Esports Schedule
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2026 LoL Mid-Season Invitational (MSI) Bracket Stage The main event begins in earnest, featuring matches such as LCK's T1, who advanced undefeated through the Play-In Stage, taking on LPL's BLG.
Daejeon Convention Center (DCC) Exhibition Hall 2 ยท 2026-07-03 ~
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La Tale 20th Anniversary Pop-up Store An offline pop-up store celebrating the 20th anniversary of the online action RPG 'La Tale', featuring major update showcases and on-site events.
Space B Yeonnam, Mapo-gu, Seoul ยท 2026-07-01 ~
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๐ฐ Global Gaming Industry News & Business Updates
Issue
Sony to End 28-Year Run of Physical PlayStation Disc Production ↗
Inven ยท July 1
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MAJOR9 Pursues Acquisition of Outerplane IP and Development Team ↗
Gamemeca ยท July 1
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Former Modern Warfare Strategist Founds Anti-Live-Service Studio ↗
IGN India ยท July 1
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Next 'Metroid' Game for Switch 2 Leaked via Brazilian Classification ↗
IGN India ยท July 1
Personnel
'Mario and Zelda' Veteran Takashi Tezuka Steps Down as Nintendo Executive ↗
Famitsu ยท July 1
Release
Pre-registration Begins for New Mobile Game 'Suikoden: Star Leaf' ↗
Famitsu ยท July 1
Personnel
Unknown Worlds CEO Steps Down Following Krafton's $250M Payout Settlement ↗
GamesIndustry.biz ยท July 1
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Microsoft Halts Publishing and Funding for IO Interactive's New Project ↗
GamesIndustry.biz ยท July 1
โ๏ธ Gaming Industry Trends & Market Insights
The End of Discs: Do We Really 'Own' Our Games?
Physical disc production, which has shared PlayStation's 28-year history, is finally coming to an end. ๐ฟ
Amidst platform holders' declarations of a digital transition, is gamers' 'ownership' truly safe?
Sony has decided to halt physical PlayStation disc production after 28 years, signaling the dawn of a fully digital download era. This is the most symbolic event in the history of game distribution, marking the official end of the traditional consumer behavior of collecting physical games. ๐ฎ
These structural shifts in platforms fundamentally alter how consumers buy and perceive games. Gamers are transitioning from 'owners' who permanently keep physical packages to 'users' temporarily renting digital licenses. This shift leads to tangible changes, such as tighter price control due to platform monopolies and the disappearance of the secondhand market. ๐
Ultimately, a complete digital transition represents an opportunity for platform companies to reduce distribution costs and maximize profits, but for **consumers, it signifies an era of lost ownership that instills anxiety over losing their licenses**. The dampening of consumer sentimentโknowing that a purchased game could vanish at any moment if platform servers shut downโwill deeply impact future buying patterns. โ๏ธ
While convenience will fill the void left by physical discs, the value of what we pay for should not be diminished. Are you ready to willingly attribute the full value of ownership to a game that exists solely as digital code without any physical presence? โ
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๐ฟ Highly Anticipated Game Gameplay & Trailers
๐ฌ [AION 2] Chapter 1. Growth Support Guide
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The highly anticipated next-generation MMORPG 'Aion 2', eagerly awaited by fans worldwide, is finally starting to unveil itself. ๐
This official trailer captures attention by detailing an ingenious 'Growth Support' system designed to help new players enjoy a fast and stable journey. ๐ก๏ธ
Check out this guide video right now, marking the beginning of an even more powerful adventure! ๐ฌ
โถ Watch on YouTube
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