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Critics may have already started their Fire Emblem: Fortune’s Weave reviews. They are reportedly testing the Switch 2 game even though the release date isn't until September 17th. Followers hope that previews following the Nintendo Direct confirm deep gameplay and smooth visuals.

A new ShadPS4 patch brings the PS4-exclusive racer DriveClub to PC at up to 8K resolution, 60 FPS, and uncapped frame rates. The upgrade revitalizes Evolution Studios’ acclaimed visuals, delivering the remaster-like experience Sony never released.

Gamers don’t have to wait until the GTA 6 release date to visit its open-world environments. An interactive 3D Cities: Skylines 2 map features Vice City, Leonida Keys, and more. The creation utilized screenshots and trailers to build a cityscape alive with traffic and pedestrians.

Kuro Games announces the Wuthering Waves Version 3.6 Special Broadcast for August 7, 2026. Get details on Qingxiao, Jingran, stream times, and 300 free Astrite codes.

Steam players are flocking to Spider-Man games while Brand New Day dominates theaters. The performance of the PC ports is more impressive than on the PlayStation Store. Despite the boom in player counts and sales, Sony could keep future titles as PS5 and PS6 console exclusives.

A publisher-facing roadmap has surfaced detailing Xbox's Disc to Digital rollout and expanded backward compatibility plans.

Former Sony executive Shuhei Yoshida says the absence of a Bloodborne PC port or PS5 remaster remains a mystery, though he hopes one may eventually be released. He suggested director Hidetaka Miyazaki’s busy schedule and reluctance to entrust the acclaimed 2015 title to another studio could explain the delay.

Two months after leaking via a Brazilian ratings filing, JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: Eyes of Heaven R still hasn't been confirmed by Bandai Namco, despite several showcase opportunities.

A popular PlayStation protest against the death of physical games has seen participation fall off. Most signatures for the Don’t Kill the Disc petition accumulated in its first week. Regardless, the outrage on social media hasn’t faded amid Sony’s determination to print fewer PS5 discs.

Rockstar Games is giving GTA Online players a free $1 million reward for simply logging in and playing between August 6 and 12, alongside double GTA$ on Super Yacht Life missions and triple rewards in community missions.

Shigeru Miyamoto says the GameCube’s limited appeal to established gamers and lack of mainstream features contributed to its disappointing 21.7 million sales, prompting Nintendo to rethink what its next-generation consoles would look like.

(Update: Item sold fast for ~$10,950) An eBay seller has listed a Nintendo DS development cartridge for €7,999 that preservationists believe may be connected to the long-lost 2005 mini-game PokéPark Fishing Rally DS. However, translated boot-screen text suggests the cartridge could contain only leaderboard communication software rather than the playable game itself.

Xbox consoles are more expensive than some gamers in Europe anticipated. Microsoft’s price increase bulletin did not reveal that the disc-based Series X would cost €799.99. The PS5 now offers a superior value, while doubts are growing about the affordability of Project Helix.

Sony’s commitment to promoting Rockstar's next GTA game may be even greater than rumored. An insider describes the company’s investment in PS5 campaigns as “mind-blowing”. Recent leaks predict that marketing could resume in early August with the third GTA 6 trailer.

Genshin Impact Version 7.0 "Everwinter Without Mercy" launches August 12, opening Snezhnaya with the Eye of Graeae tool, a new TPS mode, and characters Odette and Alyosha.

Xbox wants to return to growth. An internal memo from CEO Asha Sharma reveals the four strategic priorities Microsoft believes will secure the future of its gaming business.

Microsoft and Sony may have opposing ideas for the future of physical game discs. A Digital Foundry podcast revealed that Xbox was considering making backward-compatible media playable on Project Helix. The new Xbox console could lure protestors unhappy about a likely digital-focused PS6.

Even after multiple PS5 price increases, Sony considers the consoles affordable alternatives to PCs. The company denies that the loss of physical games will push buyers toward Steam. PlayStation may seek to boost profits through digital sales to address fears of an overpriced PS6.

PlayStation is not wavering in the plan to transition physical games to digital. Sony has commented on its support for retailers in the years to come. Instead of offering another disc-less solution, the company will encourage more code-in-box titles like GTA 6.

Sony had to finally talk about its decision during the latest earnings call, and when asked about it, the executives gave the expected answer about digital revenue vs physical discs. This suggests the company will not back down from its decision.

Following the announcement that physical discs are on the way out, fans are viewing Sony's buttonless controller patent from earlier this year even more critically. The concept is currently being debated on Reddit.

Microsoft’s planned Xbox Series X|S price increases reportedly will not prevent the company from losing roughly $150 per console, as surging memory costs squeeze already-thin hardware margins. The review examines how AI-driven chip demand is pushing prices higher across the gaming industry, reversing the traditional trend of consoles becoming cheaper over time.

A global Xbox Series X|S outage unexpectedly blocked some disc-based games, exposing a flaw in Microsoft’s offline entitlement system. Microsoft called the failure unacceptable and said it is developing a fix to ensure physical games remain accessible during future service disruptions.

Subscribers enjoy a steady stream of day one Xbox Game Pass games. Unfortunately, Microsoft may no longer be able to justify cannibalizing its own sales. A Forbes journalist suggests the Fable release date could coincide with the subscription service losing benefits.

Nintendo doesn’t have any exclusive Switch 2 games scheduled for November. Still, new amiibos have emerged, which may share the The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time remake release date. If the company repeats past launches of the figures, the Zelda title could appear a week before GTA 6.

Gears of War: E-Day releases on October 6 for Xbox consoles and PC. The multiplayer will bring two classic game modes, with key upgrades, with early access starting August 6.

Xbox as a business has been on a downward trajectory, but Microsoft’s CEO seems confident that the strategic decisions and changes will lead to growth. It’s going to be a challenging FY 2027 for Xbox in order to meet its ambitious goals.

Blue Reflection Quartet is out now, bringing the full Magical Girl RPG series together in one collection for the first time. Here's everything included.

Facing outrage over abandoning physical games, Sony had an ally in the God of War creator. Now, David Jaffe has softened his stance, acknowledging the valid concerns of console buyers. He agrees that these gamers rightly anticipated PS5 discs to ship until the PS6 debuts.

A former Rockstar Games artist is also troubled by the region-locked GTA 6. PlayStation account holders have fewer choices for pre-orders and redeeming codes inside physical copies. Mike York thinks government policies are at fault, but the studio could have opted for a PS5 disc.

The first buyers have already received their Steam Machines, but the waiting list is long. Valve has now provided an update on the maximum wait time customers can expect for the console and, on this occasion, released a new version of Proton that adds FSR 4.1 support to the Steam Machine.

Beast of Reincarnation pre-orders are open across Steam, PlayStation, and Xbox ahead of its August 4, 2026 launch. See editions and pre-order bonuses.

Former Nintendo of America employees Kit Ellis and Krysta Yang praised the integrity of leaders including Satoru Iwata and Shuntaro Furukawa, as well as the company’s emphasis on job security. However, they criticized Nintendo’s demanding pace, poor work-life balance, limited opportunities for advancement, and repetitive roles.

Steam compatibility would give Project Helix an advantage over the PS6. Unfortunately, the perk threatens to inflate the price of the new Xbox console. An insider believes that Microsoft may be reevaluating the hybrid approach to maximize revenue and lower costs.

Sony has revealed the next set of games that PlayStation Plus members will be able to download and play next month. The lineup includes Dying Light 2, Big Walk, and more.

Sony normally reveals PS Plus Essential games on the final Wednesday of each month. It raised eyebrows by choosing to list the August titles a day in advance. Now, followers are anxious for PlayStation to make a State of Play announcement or address concerns of physical game buyers.

Fans have awaited the arrival of James Bond on the latest Nintendo console. As anticipated, Amazon Japan lists a 007 First Light Switch 2 release date in late summer. The Hitman World of Assassination studio earlier delayed the port to maximize performance.

A new update for Marvel's Spider-Man 2 video game is rolling out on PS5 consoles and PC, and it brings two new suits for Peter Parker. The update also brings new features to the PS5 version of the game.

Marvel Tōkon: Fighting Souls hits PS5 and PC on August 6, 2026, bringing a shared-health 4v4 tag system, a 20-character roster, and a story mode written by comic veteran Kieron Gillen.

Leaker Dusk Golem claims Capcom is planning a major story expansion for the Resident Evil Veronica remake, arriving around 2028 after Requiem's own DLC.

Halo: Campaign Evolved player counts during early access may signal an unexceptional launch. New Xbox numbers show how far it trails Forza Horizon 6 ahead of its release date. Steam data is also middling, but account and connectivity issues have slowed Microsoft’s remake.

As with the Mario franchise, Nintendo may soon unveil a logo to honor the Zelda 40th Anniversary. An insider expects the graphic to surface with Zelda-inspired hardware. Rumors suggest The Ocarina of Time remake, alongside a Switch 2 Pro controller and console, could ship in 2026.

Rockstar Games has confirmed that retail download codes for Grand Theft Auto VI will be strictly region-locked on PlayStation 5, a restriction that Xbox Series X|S players will entirely avoid. This limitation requires PS5 owners to perfectly match their PlayStation Network account region to the country where the code was purchased.

Sony’s preference for costly AAA games resulted in the downfall of Japan Studio. Former Sony Interactive Entertainment head Shuhei Yoshida has shed new light on the closure. Despite producing more affordable, highly rated titles, the company leaned on God of War to sell PS5 consoles.

Cygames' Endless Ragnarok expansion delivers a full-scale upgrade to Granblue Fantasy: Relink, with new bosses, a roguelite mode, and deeper progression.

Thousands of Xbox players are reporting problems with the Xbox Network today. The affected services include Accounts & Profile, Store & Subscriptions, and Apps & Mobile.

Square Enix has set a December 3, 2026 release date for Dragon Quest Monsters: The Withered World across PS5, Xbox, Switch, Switch 2, and PC.

The recent introduction of official Xbox backward compatibility on PC has been welcomed by pretty much everyone. While still in beta, the OG Xbox backward compatibility could be the first step towards a unified Xbox console emulation experience on the next-gen Xbox codenamed "Project Helix".

With a week-long PSBlackout, PlayStation players hope to convince Sony to abandon its plan to discontinue physical game releases. However, many question how much impact such a boycott would actually have.

Sony and Santa Monica Studio confirmed at SDCC 2026 that God of War Laufey launches February 16, 2027 on PS5, with a Kratos-led sequel already in the works.