GG Weekly · 2026-08-03
Gears of War: E-Day’s PC build is being shaped with NVIDIA
This week’s briefing connects the biggest confirmed developments across PC, Xbox, PlayStation, and Nintendo—from Gears of War: E-Day’s PC roadmap to release timing and platform updates worth tracking.
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PC
Gears of War: E-Day’s PC build is being shaped with NVIDIA
The Coalition detailed a broad PC optimization partnership with NVIDIA for Gears of War: E-Day.
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Nintendo
Madden NFL 27 opens pre-orders on Nintendo’s new console
EA Sports opened pre-orders for Madden NFL 27 on Nintendo’s current-generation hardware ahead of its August 13 release.
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Trending
Crimson Desert adds cross-save in its latest update
Crimson Desert patch 1.14 adds cross-save between major platforms while also fixing quests, combat problems, sound issues, and stability bugs.
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PlayStation
Dune: Awakening confirms a September 22 PlayStation launch
Funcom confirmed that Dune: Awakening will arrive on PlayStation on September 22.
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PlayStation
Ball x Pit The Naturalist Update is planned for August 6
PlayStation Blog says Ball x Pit's free Naturalist Update will arrive August 6 with a new trailer marking the announcement.
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