Alibaba Divests Gaming: Alibaba is selling its Lingxi Games unit to Trustar Capital in a deal expected to top $2B as the company doubles down on AI and cloud. Call of Duty Beta Details: Activision says the Modern Warfare 4 beta will include an actual campaign mission plus multiplayer maps and modes, with early access tied to preorders. Nintendo Switch 2 Zelda Shock: The Ocarina of Time remake is set to be Switch 2 exclusive, raising concerns it’ll be “unplayable for millions” at launch. Fortnite x Roblox-Style Crossover Buzz: Fortnite’s Chapter 7 Season 4: Override teases a massive gaming nostalgia lineup, with fans pointing to a Roblox reference after Epic’s Tim Sweeney criticized Roblox’s influence. PlayStation Preservation Clash: Indie dev Ternox Games claims Sony terminated its agreement, leading to delisting of its catalog from the PlayStation Store. Esports & Identity: South Korea’s only female esports athlete for the Asian Games is competing in Identity V, aiming to help build a pro scene. Payments Push: Xsolla adds 15+ local payment methods across regions ahead of Gamescom. Regulation Watch: Novig sues Wisconsin to block enforcement over sports prediction contracts, arguing federal oversight should apply. Box Office: Spider-Man: Brand New Day crosses $2B globally, becoming Sony’s top-grossing release in multiple markets. Indie Freebie: Knytt Classic hits Steam and GOG as a free modern PC port. Local Gaming Economy: The Philippines sees online gaming overtake physical casinos for the first time after tax cuts and offshore operator bans.