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Don’t Expect New AirPods Max 2 at Apple’s iPhone 17 Event, Report Says

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Some of us have been waiting for Apple to announce a new second-gen version of the AirPods Max, its high-end over-ear noise-canceling headphones that were released in December 2020. They were refreshed last year with USB-C connectivity, some new color options and USB-C audio in April of this year. But if a recent report by Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman, who’s usually a reliable Apple whisperer, proves accurate, we won’t be seeing the AirPods Max 2 at Apple’s iPhone 17 Event, which is likely to take place in early September based on previous iPhone events.

Read more: Everything We Expect to Be Announced at Apple’s iPhone 17 September Event

Gurman says what I’ve suspected for while: The AirPods Max are “too popular for Apple to stop selling them, and not popular enough for the company to invest a ton of time and money into creating a new version.” MacRumors posted an article Monday that summarizes Gurman’s comments in his latest Power On newsletter, which is behind a paywall. 

Citing industry analyst Ming-Chi Kuo, who has a pretty good track record with Apple predictions, with a 72.5% accuracy rating over 142 rumors posts, a lighter version of the AirPods Max may only enter mass production in 2027 and that “Apple’s audio team is more focused on annual AirPods updates and supporting audio components across other products.”

While we probably won’t see a new version of the AirPods Max this year, many folks are predicting we will see the AirPods Pro 3 at Apple’s iPhone 17 Event this fall. As I talk about in my full roundup of everything we know about the AirPods Pro 3, there’s been a lot of chatter about the AirPods 3 getting Apple’s next-gen audio processor, the H3, which would help power new features and help improve not only sound quality but noise-canceling and voice-calling performance along with Apple’s Hearing Aid feature and a rumored new translation feature. 

Read more: Everything We Know About the AirPods Pro 3 Coming Soon

The AIrPods Max are only equipped with Apple’s H1 chip, so it doesn’t support all the features found in the AirPods Pro 2, which use Apple’s H2 chip. These features include Adaptive Audio, Conversation Awareness and Apple’s Hearing Aid and Hearing Protection features. While the AirPods Max remain excellent noise-canceling headphones and have been a fixture on CNET’s best noise-canceling headphones list since their release, it’s a shame Apple’s most expensive headphones don’t have its latest AirPods tech. But we’ll hopefully know a lot more about the future of its AirPods line in just a few weeks, so stay tuned.      



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Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater review: as great as it was in 2004, just don’t expect anything new

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Konami’s 2004 stealth classic Metal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eater is one of the best games ever made. Yet the idea of a remake didn’t exactly conjure the joy that one would usually get from hearing their favourite game is getting remade. After the fallout between Konami and series creator Hideo Kojima and the 10-year series hiatus that ensued (not counting the dreadful Metal Gear Survive), I had my doubts.

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Platform reviewed: PS5 Pro
Available on: Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S, PS5, PC
Release date: August 29, 2025

And yet, Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater is fantastic; there are no awkward changes to the story or pacing like the Silent Hill 2 remake, or really any attempts to touch the game I love so much… because it is still that game.

Metal Gear Solid Delta is firmly in the Dead Rising Deluxe Remaster or The Legend of Zelda: Link’s Awakening camp of remakes as it is so beholden to the source material that it struggles to find an identity of its own outside of the fact that it looks pretty now.

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(Image credit: Konami)

Snake Eater represents the earliest point in the Metal Gear timeline, in which you play as Naked Snake before he goes on to become the legendary soldier Big Boss in the midst of the Cold War. A rescue mission gone wrong means he has to battle his mentor, The Boss, destroy the not-quite-a-Metal-Gear, Shagohod robot, and prevent the Cold War from becoming a hot one.

Naked Snake is by far the most compelling protagonist in the series, by the sheer virtue of being the most relatable. Both Solid Snake and Raiden were bred to be the greatest possible soldiers, while Naked Snake is just a guy.

Early on you see him pull a stupid grin because he realises he can drop a beehive on someone; he completely blanks out sleeper agent Eva’s advances because he’s so enamoured with the cool gun she gave him. These little touches make him a far more compelling character and allow for the finale to deliver an absolute gut punch at its emotional climax.

(Image credit: Konami)

Your main adversaries this time are the Cobra unit, a group of legendary soldiers like one who shoots bees out of his mouth or the sniper who is 100 years old and can die of old age if you save the game during his fight and come back later.

Then there’s the main antagonistic trio of Snake’s mentor, The Boss; series staple Revolver Ocelot in his awkward early years; and Volgin, a sadistic colonel who is as filled with pomp as he is an abhorrent human being.

There really isn’t a character in Snake Eater that feels underdeveloped. I’m not typically a big audio log person, but I found myself returning to the codec call screen to chat with Snake’s allies – even after beating the game many times before now – just because I love the banter between them.

There are even characters who appear for literally one scene – like the Soviet scientist Aleksandr Granin – and are unforgettable thanks to Kojima’s signature monologue and exposition sequences.

The mission, or your beliefs?

(Image credit: Konami)

Snake Eater moved the series away from its then-standard military base infiltrations – where stealth was more straightforward – and moved into the Russian jungles. Now that you’re dealing with foliage, caves, mountains, and the odd encampment, stealth is very freeform.

In Metal Gear Solid Delta, it’s all pretty much how you remember it, the only difference being that the game’s control scheme has been updated to be more in line with later entries in the series. It introduces the over-the-shoulder camera and crouch-walk from Metal Gear Solid 4 (which was implemented into the 3DS version of Snake Eater) and makes the controls more in line with a standard third-person shooter (triggers to aim and shoot, circle to crouch etc.). But you shouldn’t expect something revolutionary.

Snake Eater’s other major addition was that of survival mechanics. You could change camo to help you blend into environments, eat food (including snakes, funnily enough) to keep your stamina up, and heal various injuries and ailments. In the original these were accessed through the pause menu, but while that’s still the case, this time it’s been streamlined somewhat.

Holding up on the d-pad will open up a camo menu for you, showing some combinations that you can switch to in an instant; when you’re injured, pressing up will take you straight to the cure screen too. Again, it’s nothing transformative, but it’s a nice quality of life update. You also get an autosave every time you enter a new area, which makes doing the hardest challenge run – Foxhound rank – less obnoxious.

Best bit

(Image credit: Konami)

Snake Eater is a game filled to the brim with memorable moments, but the updated visual fidelity and foliage really add to the intensity of the sniper battle with The End. What was already one of the best boss battles in the series gets a boost from it being even harder to find your opponent.

But Metal Gear Solid Delta isn’t really doing anything new. All of the level layouts, enemy placement and items are the exact same as they were on the PS2. It’s so strictly beholden to the original that you can interrogate guards, and they will still give you codes to use in the PSP’s Metal Gear Acid, which isn’t even a game you can buy officially anymore. Plus the opening and closing credits are ripped straight from the original (a lot of Hideo Kojima name drops), with you having to go into the extras menu to actually see the new development team.

Granted, it does bring back some of the things I would not expect, including things that were taken out of later re-releases like the Snake Vs Monkey mode, which isn’t as fantastic as the other half of that Metal Gear x Ape Escape crossover, but it’s a fun little distraction.

Plus, there’s a “Legacy Mode” option that lets you revert to the original control scheme complete with fixed cameras, a visual filter, and the old versions of the opening theme and main menu.

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(Image credit: Konami)

The other major change with Metal Gear Solid Delta is how it looks, with the Russian jungle rendered beautifully in Unreal Engine 5, and I really can’t fault it on that front. The character models do present an issue, though. On paper they look great, and some characters really take to the new style – like Volgin, whose facial scarring looks much better and more identifiable with the new tech. But others like Ocelot and The Boss, look somewhat uncanny at points, with their faces feeling off at certain angles.

This is paired with Metal Gear Solid Delta using the original voice recordings from Metal Gear Solid 3 with only minor new lines recorded to cover for the different control scheme and a couple of easter eggs during codec calls. Metal Gear voice acting is always quite over the top, and as such feels a little weird coming out of the mouths of these hyper realistic character models.

Metal Gear Solid Delta is in a weird spot. I don’t think a massive overhaul like the Resident Evil remakes would have gone down well in a post-Kojima release, so I get why Konami remade it this way (and frankly it’s probably the way I wanted to see it remade). But, at the same time, I don’t really get a sense of what the series looks like going forward like I could with the Silent Hill 2 remake because it is so faithful.

But regardless, it’s still a remake that feels great to play and (mostly) looks fantastic. It doesn’t do much to carve out its own unique identity, but as an entire package Metal Gear Solid Delta is as much of a masterpiece as the original Snake Eater was in 2004.

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Accessibility

Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater features a number of accessibility options.

The majority of these are control-based allowing you to swap held inputs into tap. For example, when dragging an enemy, you typically would have to hold the button the entire time, but you have the option now to tap once to grab and tap again to let go.

There are also in-depth subtitle options allowing you to choose sizes, backgrounds, and speaker names with separate options for gameplay and cutscenes. There are colourblind filters present, but these are specifically for the UI and don’t seem to have any effect in-game.

(Image credit: Konami)

I played 30 hours of Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater on PS5 Pro on a Samsung Q60D TV and a Samsung HW-T450 soundbar.

During this time I completed a 16 hour run of the game on Normal in the New Style with the majority of hidden items and weapons collected, defeated every enemy and boss non-lethally, attained the Tsuchinoko rank, and learnt the parry timing of the final boss the hard way.

I also completed the Virtuous Mission in Legacy mode on Hard and completed the New Game+ on Extreme, attaining the Foxhound Rank which is the toughest challenge in the game – made a bit less extreme thanks to autosaves.

First reviewed August 2025



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Made by Google 2025: What to expect from Google’s new Pixel hardware
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Made by Google 2025: What to expect from Google’s new Pixel hardware

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Google is gearing up to launch a new slate of Pixel devices at its Made by Google event this week, led by the flagship Pixel 10 phone line, with updated watches and earbuds expected to arrive, too.

This year’s Pixel line has been leaked extensively over the past few weeks, revealing just about everything we think the company will announce at tomorrow’s August 20th launch event, right down to colors, specs, and prices.

The company has even officially confirmed a few things about the devices and the event. Our latest look comes from an ad that gives us glimpses of most of the new hardware, along with the promise of guest stars including Jimmy Fallon, Steph Curry, Lando Norris, and the Jonas Brothers.

It’s no secret that the Pixel 10 line is coming, as Google has already shown off the phones. We’re expecting four models this year: the Pixel 10, Pixel 10 Pro, Pixel 10 Pro XL, and Pixel 10 Pro Fold.

You can see the 10, one of the Pro models, and the Fold all appear briefly in the ad embedded above, and Google has also released separate teasers focusing on the designs of the Pro and the Pro Fold, both of which are seen in a grayish blue color we’re expecting to be called “Moonstone.” That bright blue Pixel 10 in the event ad is apparently a color Google is calling “Indigo,” and the whole line-up appears in this leaked image obtained by Android Authority:

“Moonstone” and “Indigo” appear to be Google’s hero colors this year. Image: Android Authority

If you want the full deep dive on the four new phones, I’ve been tracking every major Pixel 10 announcement, leak, and rumor, but I’ll stick to the highlights here.

First, it seems likely that the base Pixel 10 will jump to a triple camera setup for the first time, with a new 5x telephoto lens. The downside is that we’re expecting downgrades to the main and ultrawide cameras to compensate, which may even make the 10’s main camera worse than the Pixel 9’s. Not everyone will see that as an overall upgrade.

The big change across all four phones should be the introduction of Qi2 magnetic wireless charging, which we’re hoping will also include adoption of the faster Qi 25W standard announced last month. Leakers claim that Google will also be releasing a line of magnetic accessories to go with the phone, using “Pixelsnap” branding for its alternative to MagSafe.

This is believed to be a Qi2 “Pixelsnap” wireless charger on the regular Pixel 10. Image: evleaks

Meanwhile, the 10 Pro Fold is rumored to be the first foldable from any manufacturer to come with an IP68 rating, indicating total protection from dust and small particles, in addition to strong water-resistance. If true, that sounds like a bit of an engineering coup for Google, and we’ll be curious to hear more about how they did it.

We also know a lot about the Pixels’ upcoming software upgrades. Google has already shown off Material 3 Expressive, the colorful new design language arriving in Android 16’s first quarterly update, likely due alongside the new Pixel 10 phones. It could also bring a new Android desktop mode with it, which we hope to hear more about tomorrow, and we’ll be pretty shocked if there aren’t some extra AI announcements to come too.

Finally, it sounds like we can expect the Pixel 10 phones to stay at the same prices as their Pixel 9 counterparts, at least in the US, with starting prices ranging from $799 for the Pixel 10 up to $1,799 for the 10 Pro Fold. The only exception is the 10 Pro XL, which might jump $100 to a $1,199 start price, but if so it would be by ditching the previous 128GB model and starting at 256GB of storage instead.

New flagship Pixel phones mean a new flagship Pixel Watch, and this year is no exception. As with the Pixel Watch 3, we’re expecting to see two different sizes of Pixel Watch 4, 41mm and 45mm, launching in colors that will mostly match the new phone lines.

We’ve only heard about one really huge change to the Watch 4, and it’s an unexpected one: an entirely new charger. This year’s watches will apparently charge on their sides, which might mean both faster charging and a new nightstand-ready charging UI. There’s even been a report that the change makes the watch easier to repair, though how much easier is still unknown.

The Pixel Watch 4 may switch to a dedicated UI when charging on its side. Image: Android Headlines

On the software side we’re not sure what’s coming to the Watch 4, since Google has already released its big Gemini update for Pixel watches. It should also get a Material 3 Expressive update to the aesthetic, and you’d be a fool to bet against more AI announcements.

Like the phones, we’ve heard the Pixel Watch 4 will stay the same price as its predecessor: from $349 for a Wi-Fi model, and $399 for LTE.

Last and — let’s be fair — maybe least exciting, Google should be bringing a new pair of budget earbuds, the Pixel Buds 2A.

It’s been four whole years since the launch of the $99 Pixel Buds A-Series, so these are long overdue. Still, we don’t know a whole lot about what to expect, beyond a few leaked images of a design that takes after the Pixel Buds Pro 2.

The Pixel Buds 2A look a lot like the Buds Pro 2 in this leaked image. Image: WinFuture

Our best guesses come from the reliable leaker Evan Blass, who recently shared a spec sheet indicating that the Buds 2A will get significant sound upgrades to include both active noise cancellation and spatial audio, though without either the Silent Seal 2.0 tech or head tracking found in the Pro 2 versions of those features. Battery life should also lag a little behind the Pro 2, at seven hours on the buds and 20 including the case.

We haven’t yet seen any solid reports about the Buds 2A’s price in the US, but WinFuture reports a European price of €149 (about $175), up from €99 on the previous generation. That suggests a US price of $149 is likely.

It’s also worth noting that we’ve seen the Pixel Buds Pro 2 appear in the new gray “Moonstone” color that’s launching with the Pro phones, suggesting some update to that product, but we’re not sure if there’ll be anything announced beyond a new color.

Finally, while Google may be announcing all this hardware at the same time, that doesn’t mean it’ll be selling them all together.

It’s been reported that only the Pixel 10, 10 Pro, and 10 Pro XL will be going on sale this month, on August 28th. The 10 Pro XL, Watch 4, and Buds 2A will apparently be delayed, and won’t actually hit shelves until October 9th, almost two months from now.

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Gamescom Opening Night Live 2025: Start Time, How To Watch, And What To Expect
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Gamescom Opening Night Live 2025: Start Time, How To Watch, And What To Expect

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The fall gaming season is fast approaching, and there are still plenty of unknowns when it comes to how that season will take shape. Some of those questions may soon be answered, as Gamescom Opening Night Live, the annual showcase hosted by Geoff Keighley, is upon us.

Gamescom Opening Night Live 2025 will kick off from Hall 1 of the Koelnmesse in Cologne, Germany on August 19 at 11 AM PT / 2 PM ET. Multiple games have already been teased for an appearance at the show, including three heavy hitters from Xbox–with one of those being the first gameplay reveal of Call of Duty: Black Ops 7.

How to watch Gamescom Opening Night Fest Live 2025

Gamescom Opening Night Live will be available to stream on the official YouTube and Twitch channels of The Game Awards, which Keighley also hosts. The show can also be viewed live on the official Gamescom website.

Gamescom Opening Night Live 2025 start time

Gamescom Opening Night Live 2025 is scheduled to begin at 11 AM PT / 2 PM ET on Tuesday, August 19. Teaser posts on social media have confirmed that Gamescom Opening Night Live 2025 will be a two-hour event, with a half-hour pre-show beginning at 10:30 AM PT / 1:30 PM ET.

  • 11 AM PT
  • 2 PM ET
  • 7 PM BST
  • 4 AM AET (August 20)

What to expect

Among the confirmed guests for Gamescom Opening Night Live 2025 are Lorien Testard and Alice Duport-Percier, composers for Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, who will be performing music from the critically acclaimed soundtrack live on the ONL stage. Co-hosting duties will once again be fulfilled by Eefje “sjokz” Depoortere.

Below is a list of games whose appearance at today’s event has been teased by official social media accounts:



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Zack Wheeler on IL with blood clot: What it means, what to expect
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Zack Wheeler on IL with blood clot: What it means, what to expect

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      Stephania Bell is a senior writer and injury analyst for ESPN. Stephania is a member of the FSWA Hall of Fame and a certified orthopedic clinical specialist and strength and conditioning specialist. She also appears on “Fantasy Football Now” and the Fantasy Focus Football podcast.

The Philadelphia Phillies placed Zack Wheeler on the 15-day IL on Saturday due to a blood clot in his right arm. Specifically, president of baseball operations Dave Dombrowski said Wheeler was diagnosed with a “right upper extremity blood clot,” and few other details were offered. Wheeler had pitched Friday and was limited to five innings, later reporting what Phillies head athletic trainer Paul Buchheit referred to as “heaviness.” Heaviness is a description patients will sometimes use when describing circulatory compromise which could occur as the result of a clot.

Blood clots in athletes may be due to a number of factors. They can occur as the result of direct trauma, resulting in bleeding or swelling that can contribute to clot formation. They can follow a period of immobilization (for instance, post-surgery when a limb is immobilized for a period of time, there can be an increased risk of clot formation). Genetic clotting disorders can be an origin source but that would be rare in an elite athlete. The most likely cause of clot formation in an elite athlete however, particularly in the upper extremity of an athlete who repeatedly subjects the arm to overhead stress, is thoracic outlet syndrome.

Thoracic outlet syndrome occurs when the first rib, or occasionally an extra rib, creates compression over the blood vessels and/or nerves as they exit the neck region under the clavicle (collarbone) and travel through the shoulder to the arm and hand. Overhead athletes — most notably baseball pitchers along with softball players, volleyball players, rowers and swimmers — are most susceptible to clots in the shoulder area due to thoracic outlet syndrome.

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Treatment for a clot in an elite athlete depends on the root cause. According to Dr. Jason Lee, chief of vascular surgery at Stanford Health Care, who treats high performance athletes with these conditions (he is not involved in Wheeler’s case), treatment can include any combination of blood thinners (for a time period ranging from one to six months) thrombolysis (a catheter-based procedure to dissolve a clot) and, in the presence of rib compression, a potential rib resection to prevent future episodes. With appropriate treatment, athletes have a very high likelihood of returning to their pre-injury level of performance.

In those cases where surgery is required, the results have been largely successful in allowing throwers to continue their careers. Examples include New York Mets ace Matt Harvey who underwent thoracic outlet surgery in 2016 and returned in 2017. Harvey struggled with other injuries but pitched until 2021, something he might not have been able to do without treatment.

In 2013, Texas Rangers president of baseball operations Chris Young, then a pitcher with the Washington Nationals, underwent thoracic outlet surgery. He signed with the Mariners the following spring and received the American League Comeback Player of the Year award after pitching 165 innings in the 2014 season.

It should be noted that both Harvey and Young underwent surgery for neurogenic thoracic outlet syndrome (the nerve compression type which is more common).

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In 2012, Mets pitcher Dillon Gee had a slightly different presentation. Gee had blood clots — one in his lung that was addressed medically and one in an artery in his shoulder that was addressed with thrombolysis and he subsequently underwent surgery to repair the damaged artery.

A study published in the Orthopedic Journal of Sports Medicine in 2022 looked specifically at the return rate and performance metrics of 26 MLB pitchers who had undergone rib resection to treat thoracic outlet syndrome. Within the study group, 81 percent returned to play during the study period. Perhaps more importantly, the surgical group showed no difference in post-operative career length or performance when compared to controls.

The Phillies have indicated that Wheeler will undergo further evaluation upon returning to Philadelphia. For the time being, the timeline is uncertain but given the seriousness of the issue, there will be no rushing him back.



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Gamescom Opening Night Live 2025: How To Watch And What To Expect
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Gamescom Opening Night Live 2025: How To Watch And What To Expect

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Gamescom kicks off next Tuesday, August 19, with its annual Opening Night Live showcase. Hosted by Geoff Keighley, the big showcase is comparable to Summer Game Fest and The Game Awards, featuring two hours of world premiere trailers, updates on upcoming games, and some surprise appearances.

You can check out the show on the official Game Awards YouTube channel (embedded below) starting at the following times:

Pre-show: 10:30 a.m. PT / 1:30 p.m. ET / 7:30 p.m. CEST

Main show: 11:00 a.m. PT/2:00 p.m. ET/ 8:00 p.m. CEST.

 

Expect plenty of games to appear, and while we don’t know the full line-up, Geoff has already confirmed the following titles will appear:

Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 
Ghost of Yōtei
Lords of the Fallen sequel
Ninja Gaiden 4
The Outer Worlds 2
Resident Evil Requiem
Silent Hill f
World of Warcraft: Midnight

Outside of video game trailers, Opening Night Live will also present the first look at Season 2 of Amazon’s Fallout. It will also feature a Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 musical performance. 

What do you hope to see at Opening Night Live? Let us know in the comments. 



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Capcom Spotlight: Start Time, How To Watch, And What To Expect
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Capcom Spotlight: Start Time, How To Watch, And What To Expect

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Capcom will air a Capcom Spotlight livestream on Thursday, June 26, featuring a selection of its upcoming games, along with updates for ongoing games, like Monster Hunter Wilds. The showcase is set to feature some of Capcom’s biggest upcoming titles, including the recently announced Resident Evil Requiem.

Capcom has laid out the four games it plans to show, and while there is always a chance of a surprise, Capcom Spotlights don’t usually feature any major new game announcements. Here’s everything you need to know to tune in.

How to watch the Capcom Spotlight

Join us on Thursday, June 26, 3pm PT for a 40-minute Capcom Spotlight livestream! Get our latest news and extended commentary with developer interviews.

Featured games:
⚔ Monster Hunter Wilds
🌆 Resident Evil Requiem
🌑 PRAGMATA
👊 Street Fighter 6
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— Capcom USA (@CapcomUSA_) June 19, 2025

Capcom will stream the Capcom Spotlight on its YouTube and Twitch channels, with subtitles available in 13 languages. You can also watch the stream on GameSpot’s YouTube channel.

Capcom Spotlight start time

The Capcom Spotlight starts at 3 PM PT / 6 PM ET on Thursday. Capcom has said the livestream will last about 40 minutes.

Here are the start times for different time zones:

  • 3 PM PT
  • 6 PM ET
  • 11 PM BST
  • 8 AM (June 27)

What to expect

While there is always a small chance for surprises, Capcom has announced the four games that will be featured in the livestream. Those games are Monster Hunter Wilds, Resident Evil Requiem, Pragmata, and Street Fighter 6.

Resident Evil Requiem was announced during Summer Games Fest 2025, and now Capcom is planning to show off more of it during the stream. Some outlets, including GameSpot, got to see an extended demo of Resident Evil Requiem, which could be shown here to the public. It’s also possible that Capcom has even more to show, since Resident Evil Requiem launches on February 26, 2026

Pragmata got a new trailer at Summer Game Fest along with a 2026 release window. GameSpot played a hands-on demo of the puzzle-shooter at Summer Games Fest, and it seems possible Capcom could show off more gameplay here. Considering Pragmata got its 2026 release window just a few weeks ago, it seems unlikely that a more specific date will be announced during the Capcom Spotlight.

Monster Hunter Wilds, which currently has overwhelmingly negative reviews on Steam due to ongoing performance issues, will likely see announcements of new content updates, including potential upcoming events or new monsters. While there will most likely be a Monster Hunter Wilds expansion announced at some point in the future, it is probably too soon for that to be revealed.

Capcom recently announced the DLC fighters coming in Year 3 of Street Fighter 6–Sagat, C. Viper, Ingrid, and Alex–but Sagat, the first character to be released, doesn’t have a release date just yet. There will likely also be other updates, like new cosmetics and perhaps a showcase of the new fighter.

With the showcase running for about 40 minutes, it seems like there won’t be much time for additional announcements. However, Capcom has unveiled a classic game collection or two at past showcases, so never say never.





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Xbox's New 'Aggregated Gaming Library' For PC Gives Look At What To Expect With ROG Xbox Ally
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Xbox’s New ‘Aggregated Gaming Library’ For PC Gives Look At What To Expect With ROG Xbox Ally

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Microsoft announced earlier this month that it partnered with ASUS to create the ROG Xbox Ally (and more powerful Ally X) handheld device, revealing it will let you play games across your entire Xbox library and other platforms like Battle.net, GOG, and Steam. Now, Xbox Insiders can get the first look at how that might work on the dedicated handheld devices when they launch later this year. 

Revealed in a new Xbox Wire blog post, Xbox Insiders enrolled in the PC Gaming Preview can get the first look at the “aggregated gaming library” in the Xbox PC app for Windows 11 computers and handheld devices starting this week. Microsoft says this new library feature will be available this holiday with the Xbox Ally devices. With this feature, users will see their Xbox library, available Game Pass titles, and “all your installed games from other PC game stores” in the aggregated library. 

 

That means games from Xbox, Game Pass, Battle.net, and other leading PC storefronts like Steam can be found and launched from this single library within the Xbox PC app. “Whether you’re on a Windows PC or a handheld device, your Xbox library, hundreds of Game Pass titles, and all your installed games from leading PC storefronts will now be at your fingertips,” the blog post reads. “When a player installs a game from a supported PC storefront, it will automatically appear in ‘My library’ within the Xbox PC app, as well as the ‘Most recent’ list of titles in the sidebar – making it easier than ever to jump back into your games.” 

To access this aggregated library, Microsoft says, “As long as you have game titles from supported PC stores, you should see them listed in both My Library and the Most Recent section.” You can also hide individual games from your various libraries if you wish. If you aren’t part of the Xbox Insiders program, you can sign up here.



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Analyst Says To Expect Dogecoin Price At $5 This Cycle

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A bold new forecast is calling for Dogecoin to reach an astonishing $5 price level this market cycle. The claim, shared on the social media platform X, is backed by a visual chart analysis that illustrates a repeating pattern of consolidation and breakout phases in Dogecoin’s price movements since its launch. Drawing from the price action in past cycles, the analyst argues that the memecoin is once again preparing for an explosive price action that could see it surging well above the $1 price level.

Repetitive Patterns Say Breakout Is Brewing For Dogecoin

According to crypto analyst CryptoELITES, Dogecoin’s price chart has a repeating structure of symmetrical triangle formations, each followed by vertical price surges. The chart, which plots Dogecoin’s historical rallies from its early price history to the present day, highlights three distinct triangle breakouts that led to interesting price peaks. 

Each rally began with a symmetrical triangle consolidation phase that was followed by a breakout to the upside. The first of these patterns ended with a price spike to around $0.002. The second triangle formed over a longer period and eventually drove Dogecoin to roughly $0.013. At the time, the rally laid the groundwork for retail interest in the meme coin niche.

The third breakout, however, was the most iconic. Following months of sideways movement within a tightening symmetrical triangle, DOGE exploded upwards and peaked at $0.7316 in May 2021. That rally was on the back of social media hype and a FOMO that transformed Dogecoin from a meme cryptocurrency into one of the largest cryptocurrencies by market cap.

Source: CryptoELITES on X

This peak at $0.73 was followed by a bear phase of consolidations in another symmetrical triangle that eventually broke to the upside last year. Interestingly, the breakout has stalled and has led to a correction in recent months, but this is all part of a similar playout in previous cycle breakouts.

Keeping the possibility of a continuation in mind, crypto analyst CryptoElites projected a similar run to the 2021 bull rally. Particularly, the analyst drew a bold projection arrow extending from the current price action to the $5 mark. According to the analyst, “If you’re not expecting $5, you probably don’t know anything.”

$5 Price Target For DOGE

Reaching $5 per Dogecoin would be nothing short of monumental for the cryptocurrency. Based on Dogecoin’s circulating supply of approximately 149 billion tokens, a $5 price target would imply a market capitalization above $720 billion. That figure would place Dogecoin just behind Bitcoin in terms of market cap, overtaking Ethereum’s current market cap by a wide margin.

Such a Dogecoin valuation would require a high level of participation from both retail and institutional investors. Although this price target may appear ambitious, DOGE has defied expectations before. Its 36,000% rally in the 2020 to 2021 bull cycle serves as a reminder of the explosive force of retail momentum. At the time of writing, Dogecoin is trading at $0.168 after breaking below $0.17 again in the past 24 hours.

DOGE trading at $0.17 on the 1D chart | Source: DOGEUSDT on Tradingview.com

Featured image from Getty Images, chart from Tradingview.com

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