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Star Wars: Galactic Racer will let players race as familiar characters such as Sebulba and Ben Quadinaros alongside new characters including Shade and Hibi. Lucasfilm Games executive producer Craig Derrick says returning characters are included because they meaningfully advance the story rather than serving as superficial cameos. Fuse Games creative director Kieran Crimmins jokingly encourages players to imitate Sebulba's distinctive podracing stance by controlling the game with their feet. The arcade racer is scheduled to launch on Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5, and PC on October 6, 2026.

Secretlab co-founder Alaric Choo explains how the company's early Batman chair collaboration helped transform it from a Singaporean startup into a major gaming furniture brand. The design's success, including a licensing award and a later appearance in a Batman comic, encouraged Secretlab to pursue increasingly detailed partnerships across games, films, anime, Pokémon and luxury automotive brands. Choo says the company studies each intellectual property deeply and invests heavily in materials, embroidery, tooling and manufacturing techniques rather than merely applying logos. Although these choices can raise costs and do not always deliver immediate financial returns, Secretlab believes its premium quality and consistency build long-term consumer trust.

Sony has announced the Ghost of Yotei Complete Edition, launching October 1, 2026, with the Echoes of Sekigahara narrative expansion, the Most Wanted single-player survival mode, and previously released digital deluxe content. The edition costs $69.99/£69.99, but existing owners must pay an additional $14.99/around £10 to upgrade, making the deal particularly unfavorable for digital deluxe buyers. All owners will still receive a free patch with quality-of-life improvements and the Beauty of Yotei mode, while a physical PS5 release is also reportedly planned.

Photos from a deleted Reddit post appear to show an unannounced Xbox Elite Series 3 controller with a redesigned D-pad, scroll wheels, a removable rechargeable battery, and a built-in LED screen. The screen may indicate pairing status or support settings, profiles, and messages, although the prototype reportedly could not connect to consoles and may be a developer unit. An official reveal could come at Gamescom 2026, but Microsoft has not announced the controller.

The Nintendo Switch cloud version of Aliens: Fireteam Elite will become inaccessible on August 5, 2026, despite players having paid $29.99 for the standard game or $59.99 for the Ultimate Edition. Cold Iron Studios announced the shutdown without mentioning refunds, prompting criticism on Reddit and renewed concerns about the risks of cloud gaming and digital-only ownership. The shutdown is presented as an example of why players oppose Sony’s plan to stop producing physical game discs in 2028. The upcoming Aliens: Fireteam Elite 2 is expected to use a non-cloud format, including on Nintendo Switch 2 at a later date.

The Turtle Beach Pacific Skyline Wireless Controller is praised as an exceptionally attractive Xbox and PC gamepad, featuring a tropical San Diego skyline design, customizable RGB lighting, smooth TMR thumbsticks, remappable rear buttons, built-in audio controls, and around 20 hours of battery life. Its main drawbacks are lightweight, less-premium materials, a smooth grip, limited software features, and a price premium over Microsoft’s standard Xbox Wireless Controller. The reviewer considers it a compelling choice for buyers who prioritize distinctive aesthetics, particularly in anticipation of Grand Theft Auto 6, though the GameSir G7 Pro offers more features for a similar price.