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Your backlog is about to get longer, as the week starting on July 13 is bringing nearly a dozen exciting games.

While many are waiting to see if Rockstar Games decides to price GTA 6 at $80 or more, the video game market already has games at that price point, they've just gone more under the radar. Two more have been announced just this month but may have been missed amid the Summer Game Fest craze. Back in June 2025, Nintendo was the first major company to ask $10 more than the standard $70 rate with Mario Kart World. It was included with a $500 bundle that also included a console, so the effective price of the game was lower, but it was $80 for anyone who bought the game alone. Now that Nintendo disco

The biannual Disney D23 expo is back in 2026, and amidst a stacked schedule of panels highlighting the films, TV series, and music of the company, there'll also be a closer look at Disney's video games. Running from August 14-16, Disney has teased an "exclusive preview" on the first day of the show, as the Disney Entertainment Showcase will feature games amongst announcements for movies, television, and live stage productions.  Disney has dropped details on two of its games, confirming that there'll be a panel celebrating the 25th anniversary of Kingdom Hearts. With Kingdom

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The summer of gaming is far from over, as following a week of showcases, the next big event is Gamescom in August. With the show drawing closer, more gaming companies are confirming that they'll be headed to Germany soon, including Xbox. Microsoft's gaming division will once again have a presence at the Koelnmesse, but it's pushing ahead with these plans while its future looks increasingly uncertain. For now, Xbox says that its Gamescom presence will be headlined by Gears of War: E-Day, which will be playable on the Gamescom showfloor. Typically, Xbox also holds a dedicated Gamescom showcase a