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Daily Briefing — Thursday, July 16

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Denshattack! Is One of 2026's Best Indies, Blending Tony Hawk with Trains

Denshattack!, the arcade action game from Spain-based developer Undercoders, launched July 15 on PC, Xbox, PlayStation, and Switch 2 to a wave of critical acclaim. The concept, born from Studio Director David Jaumandreu playing with a Japanese model train like a fingerboard, asks a simple question: what if a 50-ton locomotive could drift, grind, kickflip, and chain tricks like a skateboard? The answer, it turns out, is one of the most exciting indie releases of the year, currently sitting at an 88 average on Metacritic with a "Very Positive" rating on Steam.

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Xbox Mass Layoffs Spark Fear, Union Protests, and Warnings of Studio Collapse

Microsoft's latest wave of layoffs across its Xbox division, which cut approximately 1,600 workers, has triggered a torrent of damning testimonies from affected employees and a growing wave of organized resistance. Reports from multiple outlets paint a picture of a deeply troubled workplace culture defined by secrecy, disarray, and what former employees are calling a "disposable worker mentality" cultivated by Microsoft leadership. Those who spoke out described an environment where quality of work offered no protection, with one laid-off developer stating bluntly that "good work is not going to save your job at this company."

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The Duskbloods Closed Network Test Announced for August 2026

FromSoftware's highly anticipated Switch 2 exclusive, The Duskbloods, is getting its first public hands-on opportunity next month in the form of a Closed Network Test. The test is set to kick off on August 21, 2026, with sign-ups opening this month in July. The announcement follows a reveal during a June Nintendo Direct, where the Elden Ring developer confirmed the playtest would be coming, ending a prolonged period of silence that had kept fan hype simmering.

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Forza Horizon 6 Leaderboard Wipe to Combat Cheaters

Playground Games has rolled out a new Forza Horizon 6 update that resets the game's Rivals leaderboards, targeting cheaters who had been exploiting known vulnerabilities to post illegitimate times. The studio confirmed the wipe is part of a patch that closes out the exploits themselves, ensuring that fraudulent scores can no longer stand alongside those of legitimate players.

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Ratchet & Clank: Ranger Rumble Is a New Mobile Hero Shooter Now Open for Pre-Registration

Sony and Insomniac Games are bringing the beloved Ratchet & Clank franchise to mobile devices with a brand-new hero shooter titled Ratchet & Clank: Ranger Rumble. The game, which was first unveiled back in November 2025, is now open for pre-registration on both iOS and Android, giving PlayStation fans an early way to lock in their spot ahead of launch.

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