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Sony's job posting for a "senior director of multi-platform and account management" sparks heated debate about which PlayStation exclusives might come to Xbox, with Spider-Man emerging as the most likely candidate despite overall skepticism.

• PlayStation games rumored to come to Xbox following Sony job posting seeking someone to manage games "beyond PlayStation hardware"
• Game Pass profitability questioned, with both hosts arguing the model isn't sustainable and damages the industry
• Former Arcane Studios president describes Game Pass as "increasingly damaging the industry for a decade"
• Sony suing Tencent for "Motor Ram," an alleged Horizon Zero Dawn ripoff featuring similar post-apocalyptic setting and robot dinosaurs
• Mortal Kombat 2 movie trailer receives positive reactions, focusing more on Johnny Cage than the previous film
• Nintendo Switch 2 breaks Japanese sales records with 1.5 million units sold in first month, surpassing PlayStation 2 and Game Boy Advance

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Gaming Traffic breaks down the ultimate top ten summer games for 2025, featuring both new releases and all-time classics. We debate different approaches to defining summer gaming, explore PlayStation's surprising move to bring Helldivers 2 to Xbox, and review the upcoming Running Man movie remake.

• Call of Duty Black Ops 6 offers comprehensive entertainment with campaign, multiplayer, and zombies mode
• Nintendo dominates summer gaming with Mario Kart World, Donkey Kong Banzai, and Super Mario Party Jumboree
• Sports games like MLB The Show 2025 and College Football 2026 perfectly complement summer's major sporting events
• Fortnite remains a free-to-play phenomenon with cross-platform play and endless content updates
• Street Fighter 6 enters its third season with new fighters and accessibility options for all skill levels
• The Running Man movie remake combines elements of John Q, Squid Game, and John Wick, releasing November 7th
• PlayStation's Helldivers 2 surprisingly comes to Xbox on August 26th, marking a significant shift in platform strategy

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Capcom dominates gaming news with Resident Evil Requiem and Street Fighter Season 3 announcements while Microsoft shakes the industry with massive layoffs across Xbox studios.

• Resident Evil Requiem revealed for February 2026, starring a new FBI analyst character set 30 years after Raccoon City
• Street Fighter Season 3 bringing Sagat, C. Viper, Alex, and Ingrid to the roster through 2026
• Arc System Works showcase highlights Double Dragon Revive with environmental combat mechanics
• Nintendo Switch 2 sees strong first-party game sales but third-party publishers report disappointing numbers
• Microsoft implements major cuts across Xbox division including studio closures and game cancellations
• Perfect Dark reboot canceled along with several other titles including ZeniMax's "Blackboard" MMO
• "I Know What You Did Last Summer" reboot trailer shows returning cast members in familiar formula
• Trump plans UFC fight at White House lawn to celebrate America's 250th anniversary
• Chuck E. Cheese launching adult-focused "Chuck's Arcade" with alcohol service