(1) Must Reads:

> GAMES+ Membership: Our Approach to a Better Gaming Experience

> Leaker Claims Xbox Has A New Crash Bandicoot Game In Development

> Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave confirmed at $80 physical on Switch 2

(2) Reports:

> Dragon's Dogma 2: Dark Arisen expansion built from player feedback

> Amazon Prime Day 2026: Best keyboard, mouse and controller deals live now

> Fortnite's Secret Gambling Garage Costs 500 Gold and Could Pay Off Big

(3) Milestones:

> Marvel Rivals Season 8.5: Cyclops, swimsuit skins, and a massive new 18v18 mode

> PS5 Marathon Edition DualSense Drops to $54 During Days of Play

> Kingdom Hearts Switch Cloud Versions Pulled From Sale, Proper Releases Inbound

As the 2026 World Cup approaches, GOALS is positioning itself as a new free-to-play football game focused on competitive play, team development, and long-term progression.

Key features include:

• 11v11 online matches where each player controls their own team.

• A player development system featuring detailed attributes such as Shooting, Attacking IQ, Shot Power, and Weak Foot ability.

• Club-wide progression, allowing all squad members to gain experience, including those on the bench.

• Dynamic player careers, with footballers developing over time, aging, retiring, and potentially becoming Legends.

• Multiple game modes including Friendlies, Quickplay, Ranked, Tournaments, and Knockout competitions.

• Ranked play supported by MMR matchmaking and a global Top 500 leaderboard.

• Tournament formats featuring unique rules such as age restrictions and player rating requirements.

• "Originals" system introducing real-world personalities, with KSI confirmed as the first available Original at launch.

Available now on the Epic Games Store, GOALS aims to offer a football gaming experience centred on skill, squad building, and competitive progression rather than licensed superstars.

Read more on our website here!

DXRACER has announced its sponsorship of the Dead by Daylight 10th Anniversary Celebration, taking place on June 14, 2026, in Montreal, Canada.

Key highlights of the partnership:

• DXRACER has created a collection of exclusive Dead by Daylight-themed CRAFT Series gaming chairs for use throughout the anniversary event.

• The custom chairs were designed specifically for the celebration and reflect the game's distinctive visual identity while delivering the ergonomic comfort of the CRAFT Series.

• The chairs will be used by guests, content creators, media, and event participants during the festivities.

• These limited-edition designs are exclusive to the event and will not be available for retail purchase.

• The partnership celebrates 10 years of Dead by Daylight, one of the world's most successful asymmetrical multiplayer horror games, developed by Behaviour Interactive.

• The anniversary event will feature developer panels, community meet-and-greets, cosplay showcases, gaming stations, an Art of Dead by Daylight exhibition, and the Year 10 Anniversary Broadcast.

The collaboration reflects DXRACER's continued support for gaming communities through partnerships with game publishers, esports organizations, creators, and industry events.

Read the full breakdown here.

GAMES+ Membership: Our Approach to a Better Gaming Experience

We have introduced a membership designed to simplify how gamers discover, follow, and access new games. The subscription brings together early insights, exclusive rewards, and an ad-free browsing experience in a single platform.

GAMES+ service now supports a growing community of more than 10,000 gamers and covers over 1,000 titles, offering players earlier access to reviews, beta invitations, and gaming deals.

Key Highlights Include:

* Free monthly games, helping players gradually expand their libraries.

* Early access to reviews and guides, allowing gamers to see insights before wider release.

* 100% ad-free browsing, creating a cleaner experience when exploring games.

* Priority beta invites, giving members opportunities to test upcoming titles.

* Members-only deals and bundles, helping reduce the cost of gaming purchases.

* 24/7 VIP support, providing assistance whenever members need it.

* Exclusive events and community access, including early tickets and developer discussions.

The membership is available for $4 per month (billed annually) and aims to bring together game discovery, rewards, and community engagement into one service.

As our platform grows, new features and partnerships will continue to expand the benefits available to members.

More information is available on our website here.

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