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Soccer Video Games to Play While Waiting for the World Cup Final
Enjoy these soccer video games while waiting for the World Cup Final on Sunday, July 19.
How VR Is Strengthening Military Readiness
Virtual reality is helping Soldiers strengthen battlefield medical skills, rehearse missions, maintain equipment, test future systems, and recover from injuries.
Video Game Movies and Shows for Your Next ALG Event
ALG communities can turn video game movies and shows such as Fallout and Super Mario into watch parties, game nights, and events at local Posts.
Upcoming Gaming Events Across the U.S. This July
Explore upcoming gaming events across the nation this July, including esports tournaments, retro conventions, tabletop gatherings, and American Legion game nights.
Physical Games or Digital? The Fight Over Gaming’s Future
As game companies move closer to an all-digital future, players are weighing the convenience of downloads against the freedom that comes with owning a physical copy.
Legion Family Members May Qualify for No-Cost Accident Coverage
Learn how eligible American Legion Family members can activate no-cost LegionCare accidental death coverage through participating Departments.
Share Your Gaming Story with ALG
ALG is accepting original writing submissions from Veterans, Service Members, military families, and supporters about video games, esports, gaming communities, and career opportunities in gaming.
How Strategy Gaming Skills Can Translate Into Real-World Careers
Strategy games can help players build skills that apply to careers in logistics, cybersecurity, operations, and more.
Sacramento Hosts Its First Video Game Music Festival
Sacramento’s first video game music festival, River City Rush, will bring live VGM, chiptune, nerdcore, games, vendors, and gaming culture to MusicLandria on July 11.
VA Adds Virtual Reality to Mental Health Care for Veterans
VA is expanding virtual reality tools to help Veterans manage stress, anxiety, chronic pain, and whole health through immersive care options.
Video Game Releases in July
July 2026 video game releases include new titles and returning franchises, including titles like Halo: Campaign Evolved, Splatoon Raiders, Palworld 1.0, and High on Life 2.
Xbox Reportedly Weighs Canceling ‘Blade’
Marvel’s Blade is reportedly facing uncertainty at Xbox as Microsoft reviews costs, studio plans, and future game projects.
Start Each Month by Being The One
The first of each month is Be the One Day, when The American Legion highlights its mission to reduce veteran suicide by encouraging open conversations, free training, and community action to remind veterans it is OK to not be OK.
Call of Duty Endowment Bowl VII Brings Military Esports and Veteran Employment Together
On June 20, C.O.D.E. Bowl VII connected Call of Duty esports, military teams, and Veteran employment support through a livestreamed Warzone event.
Protect Our Games Act Fails to Pass California Senate Committee Vote
California’s Protect Our Games Act failed to advance in committee after raising major questions about digital game ownership, server shutdowns, and video game preservation.
These Platforms Give Players a Better Way to Track Their Gaming History
Video game tracking platforms can help players organize their libraries, manage backlogs, rate games, write reviews, share with friends, and decide what to play next.
How Video Games Are Shaping the Future of AI Robots
AI companies are using video games, simulations, and gameplay data to help train robots and AI agents for real-world tasks.
‘Project Comet’ Could Be Marvel’s Next Mobile RPG
‘Project Comet’ could reportedly bring Marvel fans a new mobile action RPG with team-based combat, character collecting, and a roster featuring Spider-Man, Wolverine, Captain America, and more.