gamingThursday, July 23, 2026

Amiga 1000 turns 41 today

Today's gaming news is a quiet one, but a look back at the Amiga 1000's anniversary reminds us how far we've come. Meanwhile, Activision tweaks Black Ops 7 matchmaking, and a few Switch 2 ports trickle in.

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Retrospective

A birthday reflection on a machine that changed everything.

#01dfarq.homeip.netJul 23

Amiga 1000: Ten years ahead of its time

A detailed look at the Commodore Amiga 1000, which launched on this day in 1985, argues it was a decade ahead of its time with its custom chipset and 4,096-color graphics. A good read for anyone who wonders where modern gaming's DNA came from.

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Live service updates

Two games tweak their systems this week, one via matchmaking and one via a new island.

#02insider-gaming.comJul 23

Activision Making Changes To Black Ops 7 Multiplayer Matchmaking

Activision is tweaking Black Ops 7's matchmaking based on player data and feedback from the recent Black Ops and Black Ops 2 re-releases. Season 05 rolls out the changes, and two outlets are covering it, which suggests this might actually matter to players.

#03www.polygon.comJul 23

Prophecies of Ash, Anno 117 Pax Romana's first DLC is better than the haters give it credit for

Anno 117's first DLC, Prophecies of Ash, adds a volcanic eruption mechanic that forces timed resource extraction. Polygon argues it's better than the dismissive early takes suggest, giving the mid-game a real structure.

Switch 2 ports

A few games are prepping for the Switch 2 launch, with updates and release dates.

#04www.nintendolife.comJul 23

Xenoblade Chronicles 2 Has Been Updated To Version 3.0.0

Xenoblade Chronicles 2 got a 3.0.0 update to make it compatible with the Switch 2 Edition launching next week. If you've been sitting on the original, now's the time to patch.

#05www.gematsu.comJul 23

BOKURA for Switch 2 launches July 29

BOKURA, a two-player-only puzzle adventure, hits Switch 2 on July 29 for $5. It's been on other platforms since 2023, but the Switch 2 version is finally arriving.

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