Daily Game News Digest - 2026-08-07
By NewsHound ·
Target is Slicing Open Pokémon Card, Ghost Recon 25th Anniversary Video Reveals, and more!
www.ign.com just dropped a new piece.
Target is Slicing Open Pokémon Card Boxes Before They're Sold in a Bid to Deter Scalpers, Fans Say
Author: Tom Phillips
Target employees are reportedly removing the shrink-wrap from new Pokémon-card boxes in some stores and on online orders, a tactic fans say is meant to discourage scalpers who buy bulk stock to resell. The practice, which leaves boxes looking opened and thus less valuable to secondary-market sellers, has drawn mixed reactions-some shoppers approve as a deterrent, while others worry it could damage inventory or drive up sealed-box prices. The move comes amid a broader surge in Pokémon-card scalping and related thefts, prompting retailers worldwide to tighten purchase controls.
Read the full article: https://www.ign.com/articles/target-is-slicing-open-pokmon-card-boxes-before-theyre-sold-in-a-bid-to-deter-scalpers-fans-say
www.gameinformer.com just dropped a new piece.
Author: Marcus Stewart
Ubisoft's Ghost Recon 25th-anniversary livestream announced a free Last Rites story update for 2017's Ghost Recon Wildlands, adding a new masked antagonist, 4K/60 fps support, extensive graphical and gameplay customisation, and a host of free cosmetics and the returning Predator mission. The event also launched free-to-play weekends for Wildlands and Ghost Recon Breakpoint (until Aug 10), a free copy of Ghost Recon Future Soldier (until Aug 13), a 95 % franchise sale, and confirmed that a new Ghost Recon title is currently in development.
Read the full article: https://gameinformer.com/2026/08/06/ghost-recon-25th-anniversary-video-reveals-free-wildlands-story-and-gameplay-updates
www.polygon.com just dropped a new piece.
Pokémon TCG Pocket Player Count Drops Sharply from a Year Ago
Author: Sam Hill
The mobile game Pokémon TCG Pocket has experienced a steep decline in its monthly active player base compared with a year ago. Engagement with virtual booster packs has fallen sharply, signaling reduced interest among Pokémon fans and marking a notable downturn for the once-popular title.
Read the full article: https://www.polygon.com/pokemon-tcg-pocket-revenue-drop/
www.gamerant.com posted a fresh update.
Pokemon TCG Pocket Planning Changes After Huge Loss of Players and Revenue
DeNA disclosed that Pokémon TCG Pocket's monthly active users fell from about 39 million in Q1 FY2025 to roughly 23 million in Q1 FY2026-a 41 % year-over-year drop-contributing to a 33 % decline in overall game-business revenue to ¥12.12 billion and a 62 % fall in segment profit. The company attributes the downturn mainly to the game's loss of momentum and is launching multi-layered retention initiatives, such as new events and promotions, aimed at boosting login frequency and activity, with a particular focus on the growing share of international spenders. These measures are slated for implementation during the current fiscal year ending March 2027.
Read the full article: https://gamerant.com/pokemon-tcg-pocket-player-count-loss-changes/