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How to Manage Your Discord Desktop Notifications: A Complete Guide

Fri, 19 Jun 2026 10:29:10 EDT

You joined a server. Then another. Then like… seven more, because your friend kept saying “oh you HAVE to be in this one.” Now your computer sounds like a slot machine in full meltdown mode and you can't tell if that bloop was an actual friend or the 14th meme channel popping off again. - - Good news: Discord gives you a ridiculous amount of control over what pings you, when, and how loudly. Server-level, channel-level, sound-level… you name it, there's a toggle for it. - - Quick note before...

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Introducing Dual Format and 2k Streaming on Twitch

Thu, 18 Jun 2026 05:02:45 EDT

We're always looking for ways to help streamers deliver the best possible experience to their communities, and one way we've been working to do that is by upgrading our technology to support higher quality streams that are optimized for every viewer. I'm excited to share that starting today, we're rolling out Dual Format streaming for all streamers on Twitch and 2k (1440p) streaming for Partners and Affiliates. - - Dual Format Streaming - - Twitch has always been about longform, live strea...

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Play it loud with Nintendo Classics!

Wed, 17 Jun 2026 20:05:37 EDT

With a Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack membership, you can speedrun through gaming history with Nintendo Classics, a library of over 270 titles from the Nintendo GameCube™ (exclusive to Nintendo Switch™ 2 ), Game Boy™ Advance, Nintendo 64™, and Virtual Boy™ systems, as well as Super NES™, Game Boy, and NES™. You also get access to a selection of classic SEGA Genesis games as well. Many of these games also include fun features like online play and rewind so you ca...

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Chaos Cubed drop is now available for Minecraft on Nintendo Switch

Tue, 16 Jun 2026 13:57:58 EDT

New mob: Sulfur cubes Meet Minecraft 's most unpredictable mob! “Sulfur cubes” are passive mobs found in the new sulfur caves. They might look like they spend their time aimlessly jumping around their home, but once you feed them a block (either by hand, or by leaving one nearby) something incredible happens. - - Sulfur cubes can absorb lots of different blocks, and these blocks all have different effects on the sulfur cube's physical properties. Some will make the sulfur cube bounce, sin...

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Demeo x Dungeons & Dragons: Battlemarked Launches Today on Nintendo Switch 2

Tue, 16 Jun 2026 09:00:00 EDT

Sharpen your swords, prepare your spells, and ready your staff: Demeo x Dungeons & Dragons: Battlemarked launches today on Nintendo Switch™ 2 (watch the trailer here )! Resolution Games and Wizards of the Coast, a division of Hasbro (NASDAQ: HAS), today invite players everywhere to assemble their party and dive into a fast-paced co-operative adventure filled with monsters, mayhem, magical abilities, and heroic teamwork. - - “Dungeons & Dragons is all about gathering together with frie...

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The Tetris Company Celebrates World Tetris Day with New Ways to Play, Global Fan Activations and Award-Winning Partnerships

Mon, 15 Jun 2026 10:45:23 EDT

As fans around the world celebrate World Tetris® Day, Tetris, one of the world's most recognizable and enduring gaming brands, continues to connect and inspire players across generations. Since its creation in 1984, Tetris has grown into a global cultural phenomenon, with more than 520 million copies sold worldwide and a presence spanning over 50 platforms, making it one of the most widely distributed video game franchises in history. More than four decades later, the brand continues to ev...

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Update 2.8, Road to Hell Go Live

Thu, 11 Jun 2026 16:02:25 EDT

Hunters, - - The time has come, and Road to Hell is here. Live now on all platforms, the first Chapter of the rogue 26 th Regiment's demise welcomes all. Devastated battlefields, breached Strongholds, plentiful Medical and Military Supply points—we bring it all. Watch the gameplay trailer and check the short overview of what to expect in Chapter 1 of Road to Hell: - - Road to Hell: Gameplay Trailer: Hunt: Showdown 1896 - - The Fallen 26 th - - The 26th Regiment entered the Corrupted b...

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Tencent Cloud Debuts Productivity Agent Suite, Creating a New Gateway to AI for Users and Enterprises

Thu, 11 Jun 2026 10:40:33 EDT

Tencent Cloud unveiled a suite of productivity agent tools at the Tencent Cloud AI Industry Application Conference in Beijing. The new suite offers differentiated and personalized solutions for AI agent development and deployment, addressing the growing demand from individuals and enterprises to adopt AI across more than 20 vertical scenarios. - - For individual users, Tencent Cloud has upgraded a range of out-of-the-box AI tools, including QClaw, WorkBuddy, Yuanbao, ima, and Tencent Docs,...

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Lords of the Fallen II Reveals Brutal New Gameplay at Nintendo Direct; Nintendo Switch™ 2 Version Confirmed for 2026 Release

Thu, 11 Jun 2026 10:31:00 EDT

For the first time in the history of the franchise, independent developer CI Games will bring the soulslike action-RPG, Lords of the Fallen, to a Nintendo platform. As unveiled with brutal new gameplay* during Nintendo Direct, the highly anticipated Lords of the Fallen II will launch on the Nintendo Switch™ 2 system. Previously confirmed platforms include PC via Steam and Epic Games Store, PlayStation®5 and Xbox Series X: S. With the 2023 entry recently surpassing 8 millio...

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Suit Up for Humanity in Bandai Namco's High-octane Sci-fi Action Game GUNDAM ROGUE ORBIT Launching in 2027

Thu, 11 Jun 2026 08:57:25 EDT

Bandai Namco Entertainment America Inc. thrilled Sci-Fi game fans today during the Summer Games Fest livestream, revealing the fast-paced, high-mobility action game GUNDAM ROGUE ORBIT . Developed by Bandai Namco Studios Inc., the cinematic title introduces a brand-new timeline in the Gundam saga, where humanity must fight for survival against an unknown threat. The story is a bold new chapter in the Gundam franchise, as a thrilling evolution for longtime fans and a perfect entry point...

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Ways to watch Football Fest 2026 on Twitch

Thu, 11 Jun 2026 02:33:29 EDT

Starting Thursday, the world will turn their eyes to North America as it hosts the biggest football celebration in the world. Twitch is joining in on the fun through Football Fest 2026 with exclusive IRL streaming events, badges, emote drops, and more. - - Twitch creators from around the world will come together to celebrate with their communities. From the curated Football Fest category to IRL streamer events, Twitch will give Chat an exclusive front row seat to the celebrations. - - W...

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Celebrate summer with Flower Crown Decor Pikmin and new features!

Mon, 8 Jun 2026 19:23:42 EDT

Get ready to step outside and explore—June in Pikmin Bloom is packed with seasonal blooms, special events, and exciting updates to enhance your daily walks. From the debut of bellflowers to a month-long Midsommar celebration, there's something new to discover wherever your journey takes you. Celebrate summer with the Midsommar Festival Step into the season with the Midsommar Festival event, running from June 1 through June 30! - - Inspired by Northern European summer traditions, this...

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Star Fox Trailer Reveals New Gameplay Footage of the Spacefaring Adventure Launching on Nintendo Switch 2 This Month

Fri, 5 Jun 2026 12:10:11 EDT

Based on the Nintendo 64 classic, the new Star Fox ™ game is powered up and ready to launch exclusively on the Nintendo Switch ™ 2 system June 25. This fast-flying adventure will have players tearing through space, soaring across planets and knocking foes out of the sky in high-intensity galactic dogfights. - - In Star Fox, the Lylat System is thrown into chaos following a surprise attack by the evil scientist Andross. The galaxy's last hope is the Star Fox Mercenary Squad – compri...

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Turn Your Living Room into a Stadium With the New 'FIFA World Cup: Launch Edition' Game, Exclusively on Netflix Games June 11

Fri, 5 Jun 2026 12:04:08 EDT

As the world gathers for the FIFA World Cup 2026™, celebrate the opening whistle with the FIFA World Cup: Launch Edition game, available exclusively on Netflix Games starting June 11. - - In this streamlined football simulation game, you can feel the thrill of the pitch instantly — all you need is Netflix and your phone — and it's included in your membership. Experience the pride of playing for your country, step into real-life stadiums and pull off incredible plays with the world's...

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Discover the world behind Midgar in FINAL FANTASY VII REBIRTH

Thu, 4 Jun 2026 12:55:21 EDT

After escaping from the dystopian city of Midgar, Cloud and his friends set out on a journey across the planet. Sprint across grassy plains on a chocobo and explore expansive environments as you make your way through this vibrant and vast world. - - FINAL FANTASY VII REBIRTH is the second installment in the FINAL FANTASY VII remake project, a reimagining of the iconic original game into three standalone titles by its original creators. Features - - - • An expansive world : As the part...

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Let's Play Streamer Summit

Thu, 4 Jun 2026 10:55:59 EDT

Screen Queensland has revealed the program for the inaugural Let's Play Streamer Summit in association with Twitch and delivered with BRIGDA as part of this month's Queensland Games Festival. - - Running as an extension to the festival's Framework industry day on Friday 26 June, the summit connects Queensland games developers with leading Twitch streamers from across Australia through panels, networking and the Devs vs Streamers: Super Smash Bros. competition. - - The program continues...

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Fair Play Task Force – Roadmap Update

Thu, 4 Jun 2026 10:35:36 EDT

Hey Hunters, We are back with a much-anticipated update from the Fair Play Task Force. Earlier today, we released a video update, which you can watch here, but we thought some of you may prefer a text version, which you can find below. - - Hunt lives and breathes through its community's experiences. Your battles in the bayou are what become the stories that bring these grim backwaters to life. Our number one priority is making sure you can trust that the quality of your Hunt experience is a...

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Mattel Launches Skeletor: Until Next Time on iOS and Android

Thu, 4 Jun 2026 09:42:22 EDT

Mattel Digital Studios officially released its first self-published mobile game, Skeletor: Until Next Time ! Developed in partnership with Amber, the fast-paced endless runner launched today on iOS and on Android next week, just ahead of the Masters of the Universe film's June 5 debut. - - In Skeletor: Until Next Time, players take control of Skeletor as he charges through Snake Mountain in a relentless chase across Eternia. With danger escalating at every turn, players must push the...

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Official Discord Integrations for Steal a Brainrot, Grow a Garden, Brookhaven RP, and more

Thu, 4 Jun 2026 05:14:49 EDT

Roblox has shared a post in their Developer Forum about user privacy and third-party integrations. Their stated focus on user safety, privacy, and trust reflects values that we share. - - The SDK integration provides a user-authorized and controlled experience that helps developers maintain safer and more engaged player communities for their games: - - - • Users choose whether to connect their accounts and share their data through clear authorization flows - • Users control whether and h...

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Community First: Everything We Announced at TwitchCon Rotterdam 2026

Thu, 4 Jun 2026 03:44:59 EDT

Every year at TwitchCon, we're reminded of something this community has known all along: Twitch is about connection and the sense of belonging that comes from showing up together, day after day. While a lot has changed since the early days of streaming, what makes Twitch special hasn't. - - Today, livestreaming is bigger than ever, and our communities are shaping culture in real time. From gaming and sports to music, IRL, and entertainment, Twitch has become the new pop culture frontline. - ...

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Crocs x Super Mario Collection Coming 7/15

Wed, 3 Jun 2026 11:37:27 EDT

Ready for the Jump? Designed for fans of all ages, the Crocs x Super Mario™ collection showcases the Mushroom Kingdom with Crocs' signature comfort and self-expression in a world where imagination and everyday life collide. The collection features elevated design elements including custom backstraps, three-dimensional graphics and exclusive co-branded Jibbitz™ charms. - - The Super Mario™ collection will be available from Wednesday, July 15, 2026, on crocs.com, Nintendo Store, and selec...

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Warner Bros. Games Launches Game of Thrones: Dragonfire

Tue, 2 Jun 2026 13:05:31 EDT

Warner Bros. Games and HBO® today announced the global launch of Game of Thrones: Dragonfire, a free-to-play mobile strategy game based on the Emmy® Award-winning original drama series, “House of the Dragon.” Developed by Warner Bros. Games Boston, players are invited to begin their journey as a new dragonrider seeking to dominate Westeros during the Targaryen Civil War through tactical, tile-based warfare. Starting today, players worldwide can download the game on the App Store for i...

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Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 coming to Nintendo Switch 2 this October

Fri, 29 May 2026 18:30:42 EDT

Warfare Without Limits The Call of Duty series returns to the Nintendo platform with Modern Warfare 4. The latest installment pushes the series into darker and more dangerous missions, where consequence and escalation bring long-running storylines to a powerful and emotional breaking point. The Campaign will have players becoming members of a young squad of South Korean soldiers as they fight to survive on the collapsing front lines, while half a world away a vengeful Captain Price wag...

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Tencent Games Spotlights Future Player Experiences with 45 Major Updates at SPARK 2026

Thu, 28 May 2026 09:52:48 EDT

Tencent Games shared 45 major updates for both the Chinese and global markets today at its annual SPARK 2026 conference. Across the three key categories – Development, Publishing and Investments – the showcase highlighted major gameplay and content updates, upcoming new IP collaborations and cross-platform, audio-visual experiences powered by technological innovation, reinforcing Tencent Games' position as a global leader in game development, publishing and operations. - - SPARK 2026 this y...

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LEGO® Minecraft comes to life at the Minecraft Arena in Rotterdam

Thu, 28 May 2026 09:35:51 EDT

- - • *The LEGO Group is hosting a dedicated booth at the Minecraft Arena, Rotterdam (30–31 May), bringing new LEGO Minecraft products, exclusive reveals, and hands-on experiences across physical and digital to thousands of fans. - - • Tune in to Minecraft LIVE to catch fun LEGO Minecraft surprises, get a sneak peek at a brand-new set, and a first look at some new blocky chickens to bring into your Overworld!* - - - The LEGO Group is making its biggest LEGO Minecraft moment of 2026 at the...

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From Hubris to Horror: Road to Hell Transforms Hunt: Showdown 1896

Thu, 28 May 2026 03:52:55 EDT

Hunters, - - Road to Hell is coming, and it will not be smooth. - - On June 9 th, the first Chapter in the story of the doomed new crusade against the Corruption begins. Walk the sprawling Strongholds of the rogue 26 th Regiment, wield devastating the firepower they left across the battlefield, and witness firsthand how hubris meets its horrifying end. Along with Road to Hell comes Update 2.8, loaded with upgrades, fixes, and improvements brought about thanks to your feedback. - - Watch the...

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Making It Easier Than Ever to Connect with Friends in League & VAL!

Thu, 28 May 2026 02:56:42 EDT

Two of the most played games while on Discord are League of Legends and VALORANT. Just last December, during our inaugural Checkpoint, we even gave League of Legends the esteemed title of Discord's Most Popular Game 2025 (seriously, y'all * really* love League). - - Every time League or VAL popped up as one of someone's top-played games, we know that translates to countless hours with friends rank grinding, counter-jungling, and spamming the soundboard for the buddy who just pulled off...

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Look at that face! But can you pet 'em?

Wed, 27 May 2026 12:07:11 EDT

From fluffies to scaly-scales, people have wanted to cuddle critters they find adorable since time immemorial. Even today, when you see in-game creatures, sometimes you just can't help but wonder, “Can I pet 'em?” - - So, we did a bit of searching and gathered a few games where you can pet some of the adorable in-game citizens. Just remember, this list only scratches the surface (behind the ear)! Fallout 4: Anniversary Edition Explore the post-nuclear Commonwealth, scavenge, battle muta...

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Try the latest Game Trial, BALL x PIT

Tue, 26 May 2026 13:00:00 EDT

Brave the depths, battle, and rebuild. - - From May 26 at 10 a.m. PT to June 1 at 11:59 p.m. PT, Nintendo Switch Online members* can download and try the full BALL x PIT game at no additional cost. - - Ballbylon has fallen. After a meteoric and completely unexpected event annihilated the great city, all that remains is an ominous, yawning pit. Armed with a growing arsenal of magic-infused projectiles, batter your way through multiple levels of increasingly challenging obstacles to cla...

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Demeo x Dungeons & Dragons: Battlemarked Teams Up with Penny Arcade's Acquisitions Incorporated for New Free Update

Tue, 26 May 2026 09:00:00 EDT

Adventurers, opportunists, and future franchisees beware: Resolution Games today announced a brand-new update for Demeo x Dungeons & Dragons: Battlemarked in partnership with Penny Arcade's legendary Acquisitions Incorporated. Launching today as a free update across all supported platforms (trailer here ), this all-new questline invites players to risk life, limb, and basic financial stability in pursuit of one thing: gold. And possibly “adventure”… but mostly gold. True to Acqui...

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Celebrate a Pikmin Summer at the Seattle Aquarium!

Mon, 25 May 2026 17:41:33 EDT

Starting Memorial Day weekend and wrapping up Labor Day weekend, observant visitors to the Seattle Aquarium may uncover sightings of mysterious and colorful plantlike creatures in the area! These plucky creatures are called Pikmin, and they're always up for an adventure! From May 23rd through September 7th, guests may find hidden Pikmin inside the Aquarium campus. - - Also, the Seattle Aquarium is the first aquarium in North America to host a Pikmin Bloom * MINI WALK event. - - Stop b...

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Porsche introduces Fortnite theme as Cayenne Electric arrives in the online game

Fri, 22 May 2026 16:00:12 EDT

Porsche is bringing the Cayenne Turbo Electric to the popular multiplayer online game Fortnite. Players can purchase the all-electric flagship SUV on all platforms (PC / Console / Mobile). At a glance - - - • Cayenne Turbo Electric available in Fortnite until May 23, 2026. - - • Fortnite 2D and 3D viewing environment unlockable in the Porsche Car Configurator from May 20. - - - - To mark the launch, Porsche and Epic Games have released a joint trailer featuring the Cayenne Turbo Elect...

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Crack open Yoshi's next adventure!

Thu, 21 May 2026 19:20:34 EDT

It was a lovely day, one like any other day Yoshi and his pals might enjoy…until a talking book, named Mr. E, fell from the sky! Whatever will they do? - - Looks like it's time to find out in the Yoshi™ and the Mysterious Book game! Meet Mr. E Poor Mr. E took quite a wallop from his crash landing. While he usually has information about the mysterious creatures within his pages, he can't quite remember any of it. Yoshi will need to dive into its pages to help recover Mr. E's lost knowl...

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Every Voice and Video Call on Discord Is Now End-to-End Encrypted

Thu, 21 May 2026 04:31:59 EDT

In August 2023, we shared that we were experimenting with end-to-end encryption (E2EE) for voice and video on Discord. That post was short and deliberately understated. But it represented a real commitment, one we knew would take years to deliver on. - - It's been quite a journey since then. In September 2024, Stephen Birarda introduced the DAVE protocol : an open, audited end-to-end encryption protocol for audio and video. We began migrating calls on desktop and mobile and started provi...

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Tencent Signs Partnership Agreements to Advance Gaming and AVGC Talent Development in India

Thu, 21 May 2026 04:00:19 EDT

Tencent has signed Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) with the Services Export Promotion Council (SEPC) and the Game Developer Association of India (GDAI), establishing a multi-year framework for talent development, ecosystem building, and industry collaboration in India's Animation, Visual Effects, Gaming, and Comics (AVGC) sector. - - Under the three-year agreements, Tencent will contribute over ₹100 million in resources and programs spanning curriculum development, professional trai...

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New Ways to Turn Your Community's Participation into Earnings

Thu, 21 May 2026 02:36:31 EDT

Viewers on Twitch show up, not just to support you, but to be part of something greater. They rally around Sub Goals, send gifted Subs, and turn Cheers into Hype Trains. More than a third of viewer spending goes toward Hype Trains alone. Your biggest earning moments are the ones that give your community something to do together. That desire to participate, equip badges, and create moments isn't something we invented. It's what Twitch was built around, and we've built features to help turn...

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