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Some observers dismissed warnings from the FTC head before Microsoft’s Activision Blizzard merger. On the heels of another Xbox Game Pass price increase, Lina Khan’s concerns about rising costs seem justified. She argues that when one company dominates a market, it inevitably will hurt consumers.

Red Dead Redemption 2 PS5 and Xbox players may soon be able to experience the Western-themed epic at 60 fps. For the first time since 2019, Steam revised information on its store page. Even if a PC upgrade isn’t as urgent, a rumored Switch 2 port would introduce the game to new audiences.

A new report says Microsoft plans to launch a free tier for Xbox Cloud Gaming soon. It will be supported by ads, and sessions could be limited to one hour at a time, at least initially.

After a price increase, Xbox Game Pass Ultimate subscribers are finding fewer benefits to the service. Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 beta testers will no longer save money on add-ons. Microsoft has also removed discounts on DLC for other popular Xbox games like Indiana Jones and the Great Circle.

Sony has revealed its PlayStation Plus lineup for October 2025. It is spearheaded by Alan Wake 2, a popular survival horror title launched two years ago.

The Series S console was once a reasonably inexpensive way to access popular AAA titles. It’s no longer as affordable following another Xbox price increase, but Sam’s Club is clearing out remaining inventory. Warehouse members are reporting an Xbox Series S price of 40% off its MSRP.

New Battlefield 6 pre-order data suggests it may secure a rare sales victory over a Call of Duty rival. Boosted by the Battlefield 6 open beta, three times the number of Steam users have reserved the shooter. Recent Xbox Game Pass price increases could also influence how buyers access Black Ops 7.

Square Enix intends to ship Final Fantasy Remake Part 3 on multiple platforms without delays. The publisher has development teams optimizing the game for different systems. After ending PS5 exclusivity, the final part of the trilogy could release at the same time on the Switch 2 and Xbox.

According to a new leak, Sony plans to discontinue multiple PSN features it designed for the PlayStation 4. Described as a unifying change, the removal will initially only apply to new PlayStation 4 releases.

The Corsair Void v2 Max Wireless headsets, designed for computer, console, and mobile gamers, deliver Dolby Atmos Spatial Audio via simultaneous 2.4 GHz and Bluetooth connections, featuring AI-powered background noise reduction and up to 130 hours of battery life per charge.

Xbox leadership is increasingly emphasizing how the ROG Xbox Ally supports many PS5 games. In a Tokyo Game Show interview, Sarah Bond referred to Spider-Man titles as popular cross-platform games. She also reaffirmed Microsoft’s commitment to the Xbox Series X|S, but skeptics remain unconvinced.

Not everyone is siding with Pocketpair during Nintendo’s Palworld lawsuit. Many critics question the claims of patent infringement, but a former Capcom developer has a different opinion. Yoshiki Okamoto implores gamers not to support Pocketpair, even before the court issues its final ruling.

Wedbush Securities analyst Michael Pachter did not mince words when he covered Sony's current posture in the gaming business, advising investors not to buy stock in the consumer electronics giant for exposure in the company.

A recent video shared by a YouTuber showed them waiting outside Rockstar North in Scotland and walking up to developers asking when the next trailer is coming out. The behaviour has been condemned by several people but some others seem to be supportive of it.

GTA 6 is widely anticipated to be a PS5 Pro Enhanced game when its release date arrives. With the first PS5 Pro bundle including EA FC 26 surfacing, an option with the Rockstar Games project seems more likely. Previous rumors discussed the publisher and Sony partnering to promote the title.

A Reddit user based in Belgium has received their ROG Xbox Ally X nearly three weeks earlier. While they didn't post any benchmarks, it could run Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 at a respectable framerate.

Konami says Silent Hill f sold over 1 million copies worldwide on launch day, following its September 25, 202,5 release, a rapid commercial milestone that bolsters the franchise's preexisting 11.7 million lifetime sales since the original title was released in 1999.

Sony is marking the 30th anniversary of PlayStation's 1995 North American and European debut with a roster of nostalgic merchandise led by "PlayStation: First 30 Years," a 400‑page Read‑Only Memory photography book available for pre‑order (standard £95; deluxe boxed edition £245, limited to 1,994 copies) and due to ship worldwide in spring 2026.

Dedicated gaming used to be enough to cover the monthly cost of Xbox Game Pass subscriptions. Unfortunately, gamers are learning that Microsoft Rewards will soon have more restrictions. The company recommends using Xbox gift card codes, but these often require more points to redeem.

While being a Nintendo fan can stretch budgets, a French hypermarket will provide some small relief. Starting on October 16th, the retail chain is set to lower the Switch 2 price of bundles by €30. The discount could reflect a competitive retail market or a decline in console sales since launch.

SteelSeries has launched a new flagship Nova series gaming headset, the Arctis Nova Elite. It comes with Hi-Res wireless certification and the ability to connect four devices simultaneously, and steam audio from them at once.

Sucker Punch's studio head and founder, Brian Fleming, has doubled down on maintaining a certain degree of authenticity when it comes to Ghost of Yotei's core gameplay and setting.

The former Blizzard president is anxious to attend a funeral for the Xbox Series X|S. Some stores no longer sell the consoles, following another Xbox price increase. Mike Ybarra advocates for Microsoft to now focus strictly on cross-platform games.

The historic buyout may have wide-ranging consequences on future EA games. A Financial Times article discusses how AI tools could reduce newly acquired debt resulting from the EA sale. Publishers have already employed AI voice generation and asset creation to limit budgets.

Electronic Arts has just announced the launch of the new Nike Phantom 6 Low Elite "EA Sports FC" and High Elite "EA Sports FC" boots, which are now available both via EA Sports FC 26 and in real life.

After an announcement at CES 2025, Hyperkin has begun accepting pe-orders for its The Competitor wired controller for Xbox. Available in only two colors for now, the controller has a segmented D-pad and symmetrical Hall Effect thumbsticks like a PS5 DualSense controller.

According to the Polish site PPE, a revised PS5 Pro model with improved power efficiency will soon reach stores. The same leak includes news about a new PS5 controller known as the DualSense V3. This accessory would allow gamers to extend playtime with replaceable battery packs.

European buyers are getting a peek at the internals of the revised PS5 Slim. YouTuber Austin Evans’ teardown shows how the console has a slightly different look with a lighter construction. Sony also reshuffled the motherboard layout, but there are no performance gains to justify less PS5 storage.

A new initiative takes aim at Nintendo for anti-consumer behavior. Gaming Consumer Rights calls the price of its latest handheld and Switch 2 games unreasonable. It also believes that Nintendo uses deceptive marketing practices when promoting Game-Key Cards.

Thanks to more efficient components, the new PlayStation handheld may avoid an astronomical price tag. Perilous economic conditions threaten to make other consoles too expensive for mainstream gamers. A popular insider predicts the PS6 handheld price on its rumored 2027-28 release date.

The Asus ROG Raikiri II is a high-end wireless controller that follows both the ROG Raikiri and the ROG Raikiri Pro. Surprisingly, a new leak indicates that the ROG Raikiri II could cost even more than the ROG Raikiri Pro despite missing the latter's most eye-catching feature.

Leaks from Moore’s Law Is Dead suggest Nvidia’s GeForce RTX 50 Super lineup could debut around CES or in early 2026, while the RTX 6000 family is tentatively expected in 2027. The livestream also touched on AMD’s upcoming Zen 6 APUs, potential FSR4 developments, and broader shifts in the PC and console space.

Solo-play has rarely been a highlight for EA’s shooter, with Battlefield 2042 being exclusively multiplayer. The Battlefield 6 single-player mode has a compelling premise, but early impressions are troubling. Playtesters lambaste the incompetent AI, which is a sign of a rushed development cycle.

Mario fans are becoming increasingly desperate for another 3D platformer. Ex-Nintendo employees see The Super Mario Galaxy Movie as a possible precursor to a new Mario game. Nintendo has sought to combine the marketing efforts of its games and movies.

Thirty-five years after its release, City Hunter will be making a comeback on modern consoles, much to the delight of fans. And that's not all, because a big new feature has been announced.

Nintendo of America (NOA) has announced their current President and COO, Doug Bowser, is to retire at the end of 2025. Doug is 60; he assumed office over 6 years ago in 2019.

A Sony executive boasted PS5 sales figures that eclipse past PlayStation generations. Profits are also reportedly higher than those of older PlayStation consoles, including the PS4. Even after the PS5 price increase in some regions, Sony is benefiting from consistent hardware and software revenue.

Asus has revealed that pre-orders for the ROG Xbox Ally handheld will drop today. The post does not mention the ROG Xbox Ally X so it could be that the more-powerful handheld will be available later for pre-order.

GameSir has dropped a special edition of its G7 Pro wireless controller for Xbox Series X|S, themed around HoYoverse’s Zenless Zone Zero. The new model includes neat nods to the game, including BangBoo and Phaethon emblems, along with a matching ZZZ-branded charging station. Preorders are open now.

The studio that developed Genshin Impact has just unveiled its new simulation game inspired by Animal Crossing at the Tokyo Game Show. And it could appeal to many people.

Unleashed at the end of August, Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater, although a remake of the 2004-dated Metal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eater, turns out to be a very successful game already. A single-player title for now, it will get the multiplayer Fox Hunt mode in late October.

European gamers will continue to see altered PlayStation consoles arrive at retailers. A respected leaker has shared that a modified PS5 Pro at the same price will soon ship across the region. Unlike a new PS5 model with a downsized SSD, this PS5 Pro will offer the same storage capacity.

The Art Director and Cultural Consultant working on Forza Horizon 6 have shared insights on why they chose Japan and how the seasons will change the gameplay. More information about the game is expected on January 27.

Bad news about Professor Layton and the New World of Steam has just been revealed by Level-5. Indeed, the game is still in development and will be released in 2026.

Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 is finally coming to the PlayStation 5 this December, with full PS VR2 support promised for 2026. The game brings its massive global map, hundreds of aircraft, and varied mission types to Sony’s console, complete with DualSense features.

After years of anticipation, delays, and speculation, Crimson Desert finally has a firm launch date. Pearl Abyss revealed during the PlayStation State of Play event when exactly open-world action RPG will release.

Saros, the spiritual successor to Returnal, has been shown off at PlayStation's State of Play. The game keeps Returnal's core mechanics and adds in a few new twists to differentiate itself from its predecessor.

Sony and Insomniac have finally shown off Marvel's Wolverine via a new trailer. The game appears to use the same engine as Spider-Man, but focuses more on combat instead of mobility.

The upcoming PS Plus games will feature a popular attraction for horror junkies. A reliable leaker reports that Alan Wake 2 will become the focal point of the October library. The Remedy Entertainment sequel adds more tension and survival horror mechanics to the original.