A hands-on demo for Pokémon Legends: Z-A is available at the Pokémon World Championships in Anaheim from August 15-17. The demo, which requires a pre-registered Warp Pipe Pass, offers an early look at the game’s real-time combat system, a chase sequence with Zygarde, and a co-op battle against a Rogue Mega Absol. The full game is set to launch on October 16, 2025, for both Nintendo Switch and the enhanced Nintendo Switch 2.

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Activision sets September 30 for Black Ops 7 reveal as fans await multiplayer and zombies mode. Meanwhile, Metal Gear Solid and The Division 2 see major updates.

GPT-5's Rocky Rollout and the AI Power Play Excerpt: OpenAI's GPT-5 launches with a mix of advanced capabilities and technical issues. The rollout is overshadowed by a public feud between Elon Musk, who claims OpenAI will "eat Microsoft alive," and a composed Satya Nadella. CEO Sam Altman dismisses Musk's criticism, adding a personal layer to the high-stakes AI rivalry

Julian Gollop's Snapshot Games is launching Chip 'n Clawz vs. The Brainioids on August 26. This new action-strategy title, blending third-person action with base-building, will be available on PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X|S. The game stands out with its Friend's Pass, which lets you invite a friend to play the full game for free, and full crossplay support across all platforms.

Civilization 7, the newest chapter in the legendary 4X strategy series, has debuted with a modest start on PC. While early player activity trails expectations, publisher Take-Two remains optimistic, stressing that long-term engagement and lifetime value are central to the game’s growth strategy.

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