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SAVE POINT · THE WEEK IN GAMES

July 13–19, 2026

13 STORIES · 9 GAMES AND TOPICS · 1 RELEASE

One from every game

The week’s featured story for each game and topic we covered, or its newest.

Assassin's Creed · Guides

Assassin’s Creed Shadows: Make Space for a Deliberate Attack

Learn the difference between a quick strike and a committed opening.

· 1 min read

Call of Duty · Guides

Black Ops 7 Endgame: Plan Your Loadout Around a Role

A main weapon, recovered equipment, and ability choices should add up to a coherent plan.

· 1 min read

Collectibles · Guides

Your amiibo Can Visit More Games Than It Can Save

Understanding read and write compatibility helps you avoid overwriting a favorite figure’s game data.

· 1 min read

Esports · Guides

Why a Fighting-Game Final Can Start All Over Again

Winners, losers, and the bracket reset: a spectator’s guide to double elimination.

· 1 min read

Hardware · News

The GPU That Wasn't: Intel's Arc B770 Skips CES 2026

Despite months of leaks, Intel's rumored Arc B770 discrete GPU was a no-show at CES 2026, leaving its future and Intel's gaming graphics ambitions in doubt.

· 4 min read

League of Legends · News

Beyond the Rift: 2XKO's Rough Start and Riot's Wider Bets

Riot's fighting game 2XKO launched then cut half its team, while Teamfight Tactics, the new Brawl mode, and the long-gestating MMO shape the studio's 2026.

· 5 min read

Minecraft · News

Minecraft Championship Season 6: 40 Creators Battle for Glory

The Minecraft Championship returned for Season 6 in 2026, with 40 creators across 10 teams battling through minigames toward the tense Dodgebolt finale.

· 4 min read

PC Gaming · News

1.3 Million Signatures, No New Law: The EU Declines to Save Dead Games

The European Commission declined to require publishers to keep games playable after server shutdowns, but the Stop Killing Games movement vows to fight on.

· 4 min read

Streamers · News

Speedrunners Raised Millions, Then Forced GDQ to Drop a Sponsor

Games Done Quick's 2026 events raised millions for charity, but the community forced GDQ to cancel an SNK sponsorship within hours over its Saudi ownership ties.

· 4 min read