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PS5 power saver mode shown with PS6 handheld mockup (Image source: Sony PlayStation with edits)

PS5 games could run at lower resolutions, as Sony reportedly prepares devs for PS6 handheld

According to leaked emails, Sony is not treating the PS5 power saver mode as optional. Moore’s Law Is Dead believes that the company needs developers to optimize games for the PS6 handheld. That could result in lower-resolution PS...

Adam Corsetti, 05 Dec 2025 18:00

Sony PS5 Pro launched in November 2024. (Image source: Sony, Unsplash, edited)

New PS5 Pro PSSR2 leak alleges huge image quality improvement and lower resource usage, coming in 2026

The next version of PlayStation Spectral Super Resolution (PSSR) reportedly brings major image quality enhancements without consuming additional resources. In fact, Moore's Law Is Dead claims that PSSR2 aims to reduce resource usa...

Fawad Murtaza, 05 Dec 2025 12:02

PS5 Slim Digital shown during a noise test (Image source: Sony PlayStation, Landtek with edits)

Noise tests reveal if the new PS5 Slim model makes gaming on the console more peaceful

An updated PS5 Slim Digital ships with reduced storage capacity but may also generate less noise. A hardware modder discovered that the console is quieter than previous models. With the European system, Sony relies on different PS...

Adam Corsetti, 05 Dec 2025 01:20

Xbox gift card is shown (Image source: Amazon, Xbox Wire with edits)

Free Xbox gift cards being sent to some gamers, following complaints about price increases

Recently, when Microsoft contacts gamers, it’s often about products and services becoming more expensive. In this case, lucky individuals are being sent free Xbox gift card codes. The company has made a series of scrutinized decis...

Adam Corsetti, 04 Dec 2025 21:52

The 8BitDo has gone deep on nostalgia with its 64 Classic Grey controller. (Image source: 8BitDo)

8BitDo releases new Bluetooth wireless controller on Amazon, but there's a catch

8BitDo is now offering one of its latest Bluetooth controllers on Amazon. However, there is a catch that potential buyers should be aware of before committing $45 for the Android, Windows, Switch and Switch 2 compatible wireless c...

Alex Alderson, 04 Dec 2025 17:23

New DualSense PS5 controller shown with battery icon (Image source: Sony PlayStation with edits)

New DualSense PS5 controller that could improve battery life now bundled with PS5 Pro and Slim

European gamers are noticing that an unfamiliar DualSense controller now accompanies PS5 Pro and PS5 Slim consoles. Thanks to a more efficient design, a modder expects the accessory to last longer without recharging. On the other ...

Adam Corsetti, 04 Dec 2025 16:48

Todd Howard thinks GTA 6 release date will arrive before The Elder Scrolls 6, even after delays

There are more signs that The Elder Scrolls 6 release date may be years away. Bethesda’s Todd Howard believes that despite multiple GTA 6 delays, the Rockstar Games title is closer to completion. A statue teasing The Game Awards h...

Adam Corsetti, 04 Dec 2025 03:12

Graphic showing possible Switch 2 and PS5 price increases (Image source: Nintendo, Sony PlayStation with edits)

Slower PS5 and Switch 2 sales expected in 2026, as memory shortage could prompt price increases

Tech consulting firm TrendForce has released a troubling 2026 forecast for PS5 and Switch 2 sales. The memory shortage may compel PlayStation and Nintendo to raise console prices, resulting in lower demand. Sony would struggle to ...

Adam Corsetti, 04 Dec 2025 00:13

Game developer using generative AI tools (Image source: Stability AI with edits)

With generative AI fraud rampant, a game developer forces job applicants to draw in-person

Some designers are landing positions as game developers without producing original artwork. In Japan, one studio now requires candidates to demonstrate their talent in front of recruiters. AI fraud-detection tools frequently fail ...

Adam Corsetti, 03 Dec 2025 17:50

The 45th anniversary edition Pocket Player Max and Mighty Player (Image source: My Arcade)

My Arcade launches Pac-Man 45th anniversary retro handhelds with five classic games preloaded

My Arcade has officially launched two Pac-Man retro gaming devices to mark the game’s 45th anniversary. The Pocket Player Max and Mighty Player come with classic titles pre-installed.

David Odejide, 03 Dec 2025 09:21

The Elder Scrolls 6 banner is shown (Image source: Bethesda Softworks YouTube with edits)

The Elder Scrolls 6 unlikely to appear at The Game Awards, with release date possibly years away

Gamers shouldn’t count on a shadow drop for The Elder Scrolls 6 at The Game Awards. A trusted Bloomberg insider refuted rumors that the Bethesda action RPG will headline the December 11th show. Todd Howard had indicated that The E...

Adam Corsetti, 03 Dec 2025 01:00

Gaming smartphones might be able to play PC games in the future (Image source: Asus)

From Steam Deck to Steam Phone: Valve endorses emulation of Windows games on ARM devices

The Steam Deck and Steam Machine are only the beginning. After establishing PC gaming on Linux, the owner of the world’s largest digital game store now wants to bring PC and especially Steam games to ARM devices as well.

Hannes Brecher, 02 Dec 2025 22:29

Metroid Prime 4: Beyond Switch 2 banner with Samus (Image source: Nintendo of America with edits)

Metroid Prime 4: Beyond performance review finds it's one of the best-looking Switch 2 games

The Metroid Prime 4: Beyond release date won’t see the glowing critical praise of past Retro Studios titles. Yet, there may be less controversy with the smooth performance on Nintendo’s flagship console. A Metroid Prime 4 review e...

Adam Corsetti, 02 Dec 2025 21:00

Red Dead Redemption Switch 2 upgrade running on handheld (Image source: Rockstar Games, Nintendo with edits)

Free Red Dead Redemption Switch 2 upgrade maximizes console's specs for huge performance boost

Gamers may encounter more advantages to the Red Dead Redemption Switch 2 upgrade than anticipated. Switch 2 specs enable higher frame rates and resolution, leading to more responsive aiming and fighting. A performance analysis als...

Adam Corsetti, 02 Dec 2025 17:35

The DualSense Wireless Controller - Genshin Impact Limited Edition won't start shipping until late February in some regions. (Image source: PlayStation)

PlayStation 5's DualSense Wireless Controller gets a Genshin Impact edition, but there's a long wait before it's available

Just before the year wraps up, PlayStation has unveiled another limited edition controller. Made in partnership with Hoyoverse, the Genshin Impact Limited Edition DualSense Controller sports an ornate design and a higher price tag...

Habeeb Onawole, 02 Dec 2025 12:08

The Sonic The Hedgehog Joystick Player and The Sonic the Hedgehog Mighty Player (Image source: SEGA)

SEGA brings back classic Sonic titles on two new retro portable consoles priced from US$59.99

SEGA of America and My Arcade have officially released a new line of retro gaming devices featuring Sonic the Hedgehog. The collaboration is bringing classic gaming vibes to modern collectors.

David Odejide, 01 Dec 2025 20:16

Final Fantasy 7 calendar wallpaper showing snowboarding (Image source: Square Enix with edits)

Final Fantasy 7 Remake Part 3 may appear at The Game Awards, after Square Enix posts calendar

Gamers may not learn the Final Fantasy 7 Remake Part 3 release date for many months. Even so, The Game Awards could tease the anticipated Square Enix game. The publisher released wallpaper with the broadcast date, celebrating a sn...

Adam Corsetti, 01 Dec 2025 17:41

GTA Trailer #2 showing characters in a pickup truck (Image source: screenshot, Rockstar Games YouTube with edits)

Rare authentic GTA 6 leak shows demo footage released by former Rockstar Games animator

Fans have been repeatedly frustrated by GTA 6 leaks that turn out to be fake. Finally, some legitimate video has surfaced, courtesy of a former Rockstar Games animator. Ahead of the GTA 6 release date, the animations focus on a ma...

Adam Corsetti, 01 Dec 2025 00:22

Diablo 4 banner with The Game Awards trophy is shown (Image source: Blizzard Entertainment, The Game Awards with edits)

Diablo 4 expansion could be announced at The Game Awards, with Switch 2 port still rumored

An insider believes The Game Awards will showcase a new Diablo 4 expansion. Still, with some gamers more excited over a potential Half-Life 3 reveal, Blizzard may have other news to share. The company hasn't released a Switch 2 ga...

Adam Corsetti, 30 Nov 2025 22:03

A stock image of the Razer BlackShark V2 HyperSpeed (image source: Amazon)

Deal | Cyber Monday gaming headset steal: Razer's BlackShark V2 HyperSpeed is now 54% off on Amazon

The Razer BlackShark V2 HyperSpeed is regarded as one of the best budget wireless gaming headsets in the business, and thanks to a Cyber Monday discount that extends its Black Friday pricing, you can grab it at its lowest price to...

Rahim Amir Noorali, 30 Nov 2025 11:51

Metroid Prime 4: Beyond Switch 2 box shot (Image source: Amazon, Nintendo with edits)

Metroid Prime 4: Beyond leaks raise concerns, as fans play Switch 2 game before release date

With some stores breaking Nintendo's street date, Metroid Prime 4: Beyond leaks are accumulating. One gamer has shared detailed impressions about how Retro Studios has revamped the franchise. The player sheds light on the role of ...

Adam Corsetti, 30 Nov 2025 02:55

PS5 and Switch 2 consoles shown on Union Jack flag backdrop (Image source: Sony PlayStation, Nintendo with edits)

October Nintendo Switch 2 sales fall behind PS5 in UK, as Sony's console gains momentum in Europe

In several European strongholds, PlayStation refuses to concede its top spot to Nintendo. PS5 sales in October outpaced the Switch 2 in the UK, with similar results in Spain. Exclusive Switch 2 games have attracted buyers, but the...

Adam Corsetti, 29 Nov 2025 22:52

Roblox's CEO David Baszucki pictured in the podcast (image source: New York Times)

Roblox CEO defends its predator crisis as an ‘opportunity’ while downplaying gambling as 'fun' if done right

Roblox CEO David Baszucki’s appearance on The New York Times’ Hard Fork podcast has sparked backlash after he framed the platform’s child predator crisis as an “opportunity” and floated the idea of gambling-like mechanics as “fun”...

Rahim Amir Noorali, 29 Nov 2025 08:49

Bloodborne PC version seen on gaming monitor (Image source: Sony PlayStation with edits)

ShadPS4 Bloodborne emulator shows dramatic PC performance gains over PS5, with no remaster in sight

So far, Sony and FromSoftware have ignored calls for a Bloodborne remaster. The ShadPS4 emulator has come to the rescue, showing the potential of a Bloodborne PC release. Improved frame rates and modernized lighting effects tease ...

Adam Corsetti, 29 Nov 2025 01:42

The Steam Machine features a concoction of last-generation hardware with just 8 GB of VRAM. (Image source: Valve)

YouTuber shares insights into belief why Valve Steam Machine pricing could be just $50 shy of the PlayStation 5 Pro

YouTuber Linus Sebastian has indicated that the Valve Steam Machine may retail for significantly more than previously expected. Blaming narrow profit margins, the owner of Linus Tech Tips suggests that the Steam Machine may only b...

Alex Alderson, 29 Nov 2025 01:20

Switch and Switch 2 games on sale for Black Friday are shown (Image source: Amazon, Walmart with edits)

Deal | Nintendo Switch and Switch 2 game prices are slashed for Black Friday, including Mario and Zelda

Black Friday features Switch and Switch 2 sales on some of the most popular Nintendo games. Newer releases like Donkey Kong Bananza and Super Mario Galaxy + Super Mario Galaxy 2 are part of the fun. Zelda games, including Tears of...

Adam Corsetti, 28 Nov 2025 17:27

Switch 2 Mario Kart World Bundle with Nintendo eShop gift cards (Image source: Nintendo of America, Sam's Club with edits)

Deal | The Switch 2 price shockingly falls by $100 with Nintendo eShop gift card deal

A discount on Nintendo’s latest console wasn’t expected on Black Friday. With a Sam’s Club sale on eShop gift cards, buyers can purchase the Switch 2 Mario Kart World Bundle for $400. The reduced Switch 2 price looks more attracti...

Adam Corsetti, 27 Nov 2025 23:39

The AIR SNES is a Nike Air Max 90 with a built-in console, sorta. (Image source: Bonzanini Design)

AIR SNES: designer makes sneakers that double as a retro console

Gustavo Bonzanini, a designer, has made a pair of custom Nike sneakers to celebrate the 35th anniversary of the Japanese launch of the SNES. The sneakers match the console colors and even house a console that connects to a TV.

Habeeb Onawole, 27 Nov 2025 09:38

PlayStation Plus: Sony reveals triple-A free games plan for December 2025 ahead of schedule

Sony has revealed its PlayStation Plus plans for December 2025 ahead of time. Joining the likes of Red Dead Redemption and Grand Theft Auto V, next month's lineup will replace EA Sports WRC 24, Stray and Totally Accurate Battle Si...

Alex Alderson, 26 Nov 2025 20:06

Call of Duty: Warzone seen on Nintendo Switch 2 (Image source: Sony PlayStation, Nintendo of America with edits)

Job listing hints at new Call of Duty Switch 2 game, with Black Ops 7 absent from Nintendo console

Despite a 10-year agreement in place, Activision hasn't released a Call of Duty Switch or Switch 2 game. A job listing could finally signal the return of the shooter franchise to a Nintendo console. Sledgehammer Games is hunting f...

Adam Corsetti, 26 Nov 2025 17:48

Battlefield 6: Try the shooter now for free and harrass enemy tanks with the golf cart on the Eastwood map. (Image: Electronic Arts)

Battlefield 6: Multiplayer shooter free to try out for one week

Electronic Arts and Battlefield Studios have launched a free trial of Battlefield 6. From now until December 2, the multiplayer shooter is available to try for free on all current platforms.

Ronald Matta, 26 Nov 2025 17:41

Epic Games' CEO Tim Sweeney says the RAM price hike crisis is here to stay

The CEO predicts trouble for high-end gaming in the coming years, as datacenter and AI-centric demand remains relatively price-inelastic amid a DRAM shortage.

Rahim Amir Noorali, 26 Nov 2025 06:01

Top selling Steam games banner (Image source: Steam)

The Steam Machine may have a higher price than consoles, but PC games are getting cheaper

Despite the higher cost of gaming PCs, popular Steam games are becoming less expensive. A new study analyses the successful titles on Valve’s marketplace since February 2023. The Steam Machine will benefit from lower-priced indie ...

Adam Corsetti, 26 Nov 2025 02:20

Discontinued Pokémon game with 3DS connection could return after Nintendo files new trademark

A Nintendo trademark may signal the revival of a Pokémon game. Mainly an attraction in Asia, Pokémon Tretta involved collectible tiles scanned by an arcade cabinet. It also worked with the Pokémon X and Y 3DS game and an accessory...

Adam Corsetti, 25 Nov 2025 03:14

GTA 6 PC release theory has fans divided

GTA 6 is expected to arrive on PC at least a year after the console release in November 2026, but a new theory suggests it could be sooner. Fans believe that is unlikely looking at GTA V and the next generation of consoles coming ...

Vineet Washington, 24 Nov 2025 18:27

Lexar 1TB microSD Express card resting on Switch 2 (Image source: Lexar with edits)

MicroSD card shortage could inflate Switch 2 storage prices, with Game-Key Cards a factor

For Switch 2 owners who rely on microSD Express cards, there are signs of trouble in Japan. MicroSD alternatives are selling at unprecedented rates, making the faster format a target. AI investors have strained the global memory s...

Adam Corsetti, 24 Nov 2025 17:55

Closeup of PS3 console is shown (Image source: PlayStation Blog with edits)

The PS5 could support PS3 games without PS Plus cloud streaming, as work on emulator continues

Despite setbacks, the dream of playing PS3 games on the PS5 without streaming is alive. The console’s unique architecture has excluded the titles from Sony’s PlayStation Plus Premium service. Implicit Conversions remains committed...

Adam Corsetti, 24 Nov 2025 02:17

DualSense PS5 controller shown submerged in water (Image source: Sony PlayStation with edits)

Sony patent shows how DualSense PS5 haptic feedback could become more immersive in new controllers

A new Sony patent details an unusual way to enhance the haptic feedback on the DualSense PS5 controller. Instead of motors or voice coil actuators, the new system would rely on hydraulic pressure. Future controllers could have res...

Adam Corsetti, 23 Nov 2025 22:43

Valve Steam Machine next to PS5 in living room (Image source: Sony PlayStation, Valve with edits)

Valve interview confirms Steam Machine price will mirror a gaming PC, but has console advantages

Valve has supplied one of the most detailed explanations yet regarding the Steam Machine price. After a Skill Up interview, gamers know that the company will not absorb losses to compete with Sony. While a comparable gaming PC wou...

Adam Corsetti, 22 Nov 2025 21:59

The interface gives Windows 11 a cleaner, more console-like feel for anyone using a controller. (Image source: Microsoft.com)

Microsoft expands Xbox Full Screen experience to PC

Microsoft brings the Xbox Full Screen Experience to Windows 11 PCs, giving laptops and desktops a console-style interface designed for controller use.

Darryl Linington, 22 Nov 2025 16:55

The Analogue 3D now costs more due to tariffs. (Image source: Analogue)

Analogue 3D to get restocked on November 24, gets a price increase too

Analogue has announced a date for when its N64 console remake, the Analogue 3D, will be restocked. It has also announced that the console will sell for a higher price.

Habeeb Onawole, 22 Nov 2025 13:36

Xbox Series S and X consoles are shown (Image source: Xbox Wire with edits)

Xbox price increase possible as RAM shortages hit Microsoft's consoles harder than PS5

The already high Xbox Series X price may inflate even further. Moore’s Law Is Dead reveals that Microsoft is warning partners that RAM shortages will force another increase. Sony is less likely to change the PS5 price, as it has a...

Adam Corsetti, 22 Nov 2025 02:24

Banner with Steam and PS5 logos is shown (Image source: Steam, Sony PlayStation with edits)

PS5 exclusives boost Sony's PC sales to $1.2 billion, but Steam Machine could change the equation

Porting PlayStation exclusives to Steam looks like a wise business decision. Sony has amassed $1.5 billion in gross revenue, bolstered by Helldivers 2 PC sales. While the Steam Machine could make Valve’s platform even more enticin...

Adam Corsetti, 21 Nov 2025 23:35

Retail packaging of PS5 Pro with console. (Image source: Amazon)

Deal | PS5 Black Friday deals: All consoles, including PS5 Pro, get $100 discount

Sony is running Black Friday deals for PS5 shoppers with $100 discount on all consoles, as well as some bundles targeting fans of certain games. The PS5 Pro is also discounted this time around.

Vineet Washington, 21 Nov 2025 19:25

Borderlands 4's Bloomreaper (Image source: 2K)

Borderlands 4’s first DLC goes free after performance debacle as 2K revises post-launch plans

Borderlands 4’s first DLC has been made free after launch-day performance issues forced Gearbox to cut back its original content plans. 2K’s latest press release details its product map for 2026.

David Odejide, 21 Nov 2025 19:21

Stellar Blade sequel development update banner (Image source: Shift Up with edits)

Stellar Blade sequel could release day-one on PCs, after original launched as PS5 exclusive

Development of the Stellar Blade sequel continues to advance, after a new update from Shift Up. The press statement highlights that the title will be a cross-platform release. After debuting as a PS5 exclusive game, the first Stel...

Adam Corsetti, 21 Nov 2025 17:52

One of the best Assassin's Creed games will get a remake soon. The main character pictured. (image source: Ubisoft)

Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag remake tipped to arrive earlier than initially anticipated

Insider Gaming has learned that Ubisoft could unveil the Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag remake this fiscal year. The game was rumoured to be in development for a while and slated to bring some new mechanics.

Anil Ganti, 21 Nov 2025 13:59

Consoles Hub

PS5 games could run at lower resolutions, as Sony reportedly prepares devs for PS6 handheld

New PS5 Pro PSSR2 leak alleges huge image quality improvement and lower resource usage, coming in 2026

Noise tests reveal if the new PS5 Slim model makes gaming on the console more peaceful

Free Xbox gift cards being sent to some gamers, following complaints about price increases

Video | Light gaming laptops that do not break the bank (or your back)!

8BitDo releases new Bluetooth wireless controller on Amazon, but there's a catch

New DualSense PS5 controller that could improve battery life now bundled with PS5 Pro and Slim

Todd Howard thinks GTA 6 release date will arrive before The Elder Scrolls 6, even after delays

Slower PS5 and Switch 2 sales expected in 2026, as memory shortage could prompt price increases

With generative AI fraud rampant, a game developer forces job applicants to draw in-person

My Arcade launches Pac-Man 45th anniversary retro handhelds with five classic games preloaded

The Elder Scrolls 6 unlikely to appear at The Game Awards, with release date possibly years away

From Steam Deck to Steam Phone: Valve endorses emulation of Windows games on ARM devices

Metroid Prime 4: Beyond performance review finds it's one of the best-looking Switch 2 games

Free Red Dead Redemption Switch 2 upgrade maximizes console's specs for huge performance boost

PlayStation 5's DualSense Wireless Controller gets a Genshin Impact edition, but there's a long wait before it's available

SEGA brings back classic Sonic titles on two new retro portable consoles priced from US$59.99

Final Fantasy 7 Remake Part 3 may appear at The Game Awards, after Square Enix posts calendar

Rare authentic GTA 6 leak shows demo footage released by former Rockstar Games animator

Diablo 4 expansion could be announced at The Game Awards, with Switch 2 port still rumored

Deal | Cyber Monday gaming headset steal: Razer's BlackShark V2 HyperSpeed is now 54% off on Amazon

Metroid Prime 4: Beyond leaks raise concerns, as fans play Switch 2 game before release date

October Nintendo Switch 2 sales fall behind PS5 in UK, as Sony's console gains momentum in Europe

Roblox CEO defends its predator crisis as an ‘opportunity’ while downplaying gambling as 'fun' if done right

ShadPS4 Bloodborne emulator shows dramatic PC performance gains over PS5, with no remaster in sight

YouTuber shares insights into belief why Valve Steam Machine pricing could be just $50 shy of the PlayStation 5 Pro

Deal | Nintendo Switch and Switch 2 game prices are slashed for Black Friday, including Mario and Zelda

Deal | The Switch 2 price shockingly falls by $100 with Nintendo eShop gift card deal

Video | An RTX 5080 powered handheld! ... Sort of!

AIR SNES: designer makes sneakers that double as a retro console

PlayStation Plus: Sony reveals triple-A free games plan for December 2025 ahead of schedule

Job listing hints at new Call of Duty Switch 2 game, with Black Ops 7 absent from Nintendo console

Battlefield 6: Multiplayer shooter free to try out for one week

Epic Games' CEO Tim Sweeney says the RAM price hike crisis is here to stay

The Steam Machine may have a higher price than consoles, but PC games are getting cheaper

Discontinued Pokémon game with 3DS connection could return after Nintendo files new trademark

GTA 6 PC release theory has fans divided

MicroSD card shortage could inflate Switch 2 storage prices, with Game-Key Cards a factor

The PS5 could support PS3 games without PS Plus cloud streaming, as work on emulator continues

Sony patent shows how DualSense PS5 haptic feedback could become more immersive in new controllers

Valve interview confirms Steam Machine price will mirror a gaming PC, but has console advantages

Microsoft expands Xbox Full Screen experience to PC

Analogue 3D to get restocked on November 24, gets a price increase too

Xbox price increase possible as RAM shortages hit Microsoft's consoles harder than PS5

PS5 exclusives boost Sony's PC sales to $1.2 billion, but Steam Machine could change the equation

Deal | PS5 Black Friday deals: All consoles, including PS5 Pro, get $100 discount

Borderlands 4’s first DLC goes free after performance debacle as 2K revises post-launch plans

Stellar Blade sequel could release day-one on PCs, after original launched as PS5 exclusive

Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag remake tipped to arrive earlier than initially anticipated

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