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Hackers claim responsibility for Pokémon Go global outage

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Update: Servers are back up and everything is good with the world. We’ve updated the rest of the story.

Following its official launch in 26 additional European countries Pokémon Go servers went down for about 16 hours on Saturday. Shortly after the outage, a group of hackers claimed responsibility for the event.

All systems were back online by 12:21am (ET) according to the Pokemon Go official Twitter account.

Below is the sequence of events as it happened.

Early Saturday morning in the US, users globally including our US based Editor reported of the server outage.

He sent us this screenshot.

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The outage was also confirmed by @PogoServer the unofficial Twitter account which monitors Pokémon Go status.

A few hours later the official Pokemon Go Twitter account acknowledged the issue saying they were working on it.

A hacking group called PoodleCorp claimed responsibility for the crash, saying they brought down servers with a denial of service attack (DDOS attack). They also promised to wreak more havoc on the servers at a later date.

It was initially believed that the game’s European rollout took its toll on servers as it similarly did when it launched in Australia and New Zealand last week.

Following its initial rollout to UK, Germany, Italy, Portugal and Spain this week, the game was officially released throughout most of Europe on July 16th. The announcement was made via the official Pokémon Go Facebook Page.

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Since its release, Pokémon Go has now more daily active users that Twitter and is currently the most downloaded app on both the iOS App Store and Google Play. But roll-out has been slowly mainly due to server issues like this one.

Looks like Asia will have to wait a while longer.

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Marvel Wolverine Limited Edition PS5 bundle SEA pricing

Available in Battle Yellow and Adamantium Limited Editions

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The first look for the Marvel Wolverine Limited Edition PlayStation 5 Console bundle and accessories have just released.

The console inspired by the raw power of Wolverine and Insomniac’s Battle Reborn suit (Battle Yellow) and claws (Adamantium).

Along with its preview, here are the suggested retail price (SRP) details for markets in Southeast Asia:

PlayStation 5 Digital Edition – Marvel’s Wolverine Battle Yellow Limited Edition Bundle

  • SG$ 849
  • MYR 2,799
  • IDR 11,399,000
  • THB 20,990

DualSense Wireless Controller – Marvel’s Wolverine Battle Yellow Limited Edition and Adamantium Limited Edition

  • SG$ 115
  • MYR 419
  • IDR 1,549,000
  • THB 2,890
  • PhP 5,411
  • VND 2,399,000

PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 5 Pro Console Covers – Battle Yellow Limited Edition and Adamantium Limited Edition

  • SG$ 101
  • MYR 369
  • IDR 1,359,000
  • THB 2,590
  • PhP 4,767 (Battle Yellow only)
  • VND 2,099,000 (Battle Yellow only)

The bundle and accessories will be available beginning September 15 in limited quantities. Pre-order will start from August 19 in local retailers, save for the PS5 and PS5 Pro console covers.

In Singapore, DualSense Wireless Controller – Marvel’s Wolverine Adamantium Limited Edition will be available exclusively through select retailer channels in limited quantity.

Marvel’s Wolverine releases on September 15 for PlayStation 5 consoles.

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Ghost Recon 25th anniversary: Free major Wildlands update, Predator returns, more

Wildlands: Last Rites introduces new mission; Predator update gets 4K/60 FPS support

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Ubisoft is celebrating the 25th anniversary of Tom Clancy’s Ghost Recon franchise with a free title update to Ghost Recon Wildlands, as well as a return of the fan-favorite Predator event and more.

The major free update, Ghost Recon Wildlands: Last Rites, is now available for free on the following platforms:

  • Ubisoft+
  • PlayStation 5
  • PlayStation 4
  • Xbox Series X|S
  • Xbox One
  • Windows PC (Ubisoft, Epic Games, Steam)

Last Rites features a brand-new standalone mission set in a darker, more oppressive Bolivia. The Ghosts enter a region controlled by Los Penitentes, a fanatical cult united by faith, sacrifice, and violent justice.

Players must hunt down La Llorona, the cult leader, by navigating dangerous swamps and dense forests where visibility is low and danger is lurking.

In addition, the Predator Mission update modernizes the Wildlands experience by adding 60 FPS gameplay and visual upgrades to current-gen consoles and PC.

Players can enjoy smoother combat, improved distance rendering, enhanced lighting and shadows, and a sharper image targeting 4K resolution.

Moreover, players can deeply customize and define their own Ghost Recon experience using extensive gameplay, difficulty, environment, and UI parameters.

They can also adjust enemy behavior, damage values, weapon restrictions, friendly fire, weather, and HUD elements to tailor realism, challenge, and immersion.

Lastly, they can relive the iconic Predator event and take on a deadly extraterrestrial threat, now back once again.

Play Ghost Recon’s iconic titles for free for a limited time

To celebrate the anniversary, players can also jump into three of the franchise’s most iconic titles at no cost.

From August 6 to 10, players can try Ghost Recon Wildlands and Ghost Recon Breakpoint for them to experience the ultimate tactical military shooter.

Meanwhile, Ghost Recon: Future Soldier will be free to redeem on PC via Ubisoft Connect until August 13.

This lets players step into the role of Kozak and Team Hunter in a vision of the future of war.

In September, the Ghost Recon Breakpoint 25th Anniversary Bundle will also be available. This shall include free items such as the M4A1 Tactical Brown, Wolf Enhanced Helmet, and Opheis Mk.II Hunter.

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Tides of Annihilation opens first public demo at Gamescom 2026

First hands-on

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Tides of Annihilation will make its public playable debut at Gamescom 2026.

Developer Eclipse Glow Games announced that attendees can try an extended demo of the upcoming action-adventure game during the event in Cologne, Germany. Players can find the demo at Hall 6, Booth B-050 inside Koelnmesse.

The studio will also reveal a new trailer during Gamescom Opening Night Live on August 25, before the show floor opens.

Demo offers more exploration and combat

The Gamescom demo gives players a longer look at Tides of Annihilation. It features branching paths that lead to different exploration routes and combat encounters. Players can also explore key locations and experience several of the game’s biggest set pieces.

“Gamescom will be an incredibly important moment for our team since this will be our first global playtest and we’re excited to see how first-time players experience our game,” said Ary Chen, Game Director and Co-CEO of Eclipse Glow Games.

“The team has poured heart, soul, and maybe even a few tears into developing the game over the last few years, and it’s finally our opportunity to share it with players. We’re looking forward to seeing their reaction.”

Members of the press and content creators can also schedule private hands-on sessions with the development team during the event.

Arthurian-inspired adventure

Tides of Annihilation blends fast-paced action with a Neo-Medieval vision of modern London. The story follows Gwendolyn after an Outworld invasion leaves the city in ruins.

Driven by a mission to save her sister, she travels between a shattered London and the mythical realm of Avalon. Along the way, she uncovers the mystery behind her newfound powers. She must also decide the fate of reality itself.

Eclipse Glow Games is developing Tides of Annihilation for PC via Steam and the Epic Games Store, Xbox Series X|S, and PlayStation 5.

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