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GameSpot is an online platform dedicated to video gaming, offering a variety of content such as news, reviews, previews, downloads, and more about different video games. It was established on May 1, 1996, by Pete Deemer, Vince Broady, and Jon Epstein. Initially acquired by ZDNet, which was subsequently bought by CNET Networks, GameSpot is now owned by CBS Interactive, following its acquisition of CNET Networks in 2008.

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

2 days ago | gamespot.com | James Carr

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.
Overwatch 2 Battle Pass Season 17: All Skins, Emotes, And Rewards

2 days ago | gamespot.com | James Carr

GameSpot may receive revenue from affiliate and advertising partnerships for sharing this content and from purchases through links. Overwatch 2 Season 17 has kicked off, bringing updates to Stadium mode, new Mythic skins, and a battle pass filled with new cosmetics. The battle pass features legendary skins around two different themes. The first is the 8-Bit skins, featuring 8-Bit Reinhardt, Sombra, and Genji. The second theme is Overwatch Academy.
Here's Why Your Nintendo Switch 2 Display Looks So Blurry

3 days ago | gamespot.com | Alessandro Barbosa

The Nintendo Switch 2 makes some big improvements over the first console, especially when comparing it to the first iteration that came out in 2017. A lot of that has to do with the significantly more powerful APU, but the larger, crisper screen is certainly the upgrade you'll notice first. It could also be the area where you might notice where the Switch 2 falls short of its predecessor.
Elden Ring Nightreign Everdark Sovereign Darkdrift Knight Emerges Soon

3 days ago | gamespot.com | Cheri Faulkner

Following the news that Elden Ring Nightreign would be seeing the addition of "stronger and more challenging" versions of its Nightlords, the arrival date and time for Fulghor, Champion of Nightglow, also known as the Darkdrift Knight, has been announced. Each week a new Everdark Sovereign arrives in Limveld, and anyone who has defeated the original version of that Nightlord will be able to face its Everdark Sovereign form. It's available in online mode only, and for a limited time.
Death Stranding 2's Performance Is Exemplary On Both PS5 And PS5 Pro - Report

4 days ago | gamespot.com | Alessandro Barbosa

Death Stranding was visually arresting when it launched on PS4, taking Guerrilla's Decima Engine and applying it in ways not explored by the studio's Horizon series. With the sequel, Kojima Productions has yet again delivered a game that pushes boundaries visually, with some key enhancements on some of the engine's improvements we've already seen in Horizon Forbidden West.
How To Properly Set Up HDR On Nintendo Switch 2 For Your Display

4 days ago | gamespot.com | Alessandro Barbosa

The Nintendo Switch 2 is the first piece of hardware that Nintendo has launched with support for HDR, and its implementation thus far has been a little mixed. Outside of the screen that isn't equipped to get the best out of high dynamic range content, the settings for the HDR output via the dock are confusing, making it challenging to get a good picture to your much more capable display.
Xbox PC App Is Aggregating Your Game Library From Other Stores

4 days ago | gamespot.com | Tomas Franzese

Xbox's June update is here, and a new feature for Insiders on the Xbox PC app allows them to have one "aggregated game library" through the Xbox app. What that means is that the Xbox PC app can now look at other storefronts and launchers that players have games on and let players launch them without having to leave the Xbox app. Essentially, it's a play to get people to not leave the Xbox app whenver they want to play games on PC.
MindsEye Studio Is Laying Off Developers Following Poor Launch Reception - Report

4 days ago | gamespot.com | Tomas Franzese

The layoff process has begun at MindsEye developer Build A Rocket Boy, according to a new report. This follows an absolutely disastrous launch for the studio's first title, which is currently the worst-reviewed game of 2025. A source at Build a Rocket Boy told IGN that the company has begun the 45-day consultation process required by UK law prior to layoffs.
How One Deus Ex Designer Created The Game's Best Level

4 days ago | gamespot.com | Samuel Horti

Deus Ex is celebrating its 25-year anniversary today, June 23, 2025. Below, we chat with designer Steve Powers about how he created one of the most franchise's most iconic stages. Steve Powers has never visited Hong Kong, but he’s been there in his dreams. As a designer on the original Deus Ex, he walked the city’s in-game streets every day for more than two years.
The Wait For Deltarune's Next Chapter Won't Be Very Long

4 days ago | gamespot.com | Tomas Franzese

Deltarune Chapter 5 is set to be released sometime in 2026, according to a message at the end of Chapter 4. As spotted by IGN, beating Deltarune Chapter 4 grants players with a message that reads, "To be continued in Chapter 5. 2026." Considering developer Toby Fox went as far as to put this message in the game itself, that's a pretty firm release window for the next chapter in a saga that has been ongoing for quite a while.