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Microsoft has just dropped new Ninja Gaiden 4 themed Xbox controllers ahead of the game's release. Available now with Xbox Design Lab, the new gamepads feature Ryu’s red katana and the new protagonist Yakumo's blue handled katana, along with unique manga-style prints.

There are still opportunities to purchase Xbox gaming consoles at discounts. A New Zealand Costco is offering buyers a Series X bundle at half price. Other stores have stopped stocking the console ahead of another U.S. Xbox price increase in October.

Borderlands 4 was scheduled for release on October 3, 2025, on the Nintendo Switch 2, but this will not be happening. And no release date has been announced for this platform.

Nintendo doesn’t plan to stop supporting Switch games in the near future. Even so, fans loyal to the handheld may have to accept the often-criticized Switch 2 cases. Buyers have noticed that games like Red Dead Redemption now use red packaging that conceals the inside covers.

The next PlayStation State of Play will be aired tomorrow, Sony has confirmed. The stream will run for 35 minutes, and gamers can expect "reveals and news from PlayStation Studios and developers around the world," including an extended look at Saros.

Mike Ybarra has shared his disapproval of the second price hike and called it unjustified. He believes that the company is making its consumers pay for problems of unsatisfactory profits.

Sony has just unveiled its new rewards program called Franchise Rewards, allowing players to acquire exclusive items. And the latter could replace PlayStation Stars in the coming months.

The award-winning Forza Horizon 5 has been heavily discounted ahead of Tokyo Game Show. Microsoft is also expected to announce the sequel, Forza Horizon 6, at the event.

Many third-party studios believe that Nintendo has made it overly difficult to develop Switch 2 games. A new report highlights the concerns surrounding Game-Key Cards. Slow dev kit shipments have also prevented some studios from releasing games for the consoles.

According to a Digital Foundry review, Silent Hill f performance on Sony’s flagship console has caveats. The PS5 Pro enhanced game suffers from shimmering reflections due to its PSSR implementation. Like other PS5 Pro games, players don’t have the ability to disable the upscaling feature.

Ahead of the release on October 30, Embark Studios has announced an open playtest for Arc Raiders. Pre-orders are live on Steam, Epic Games Store, and the PlayStation Store.

About four months after the first official teaser, Activision is back with a multiplayer-focused trailer for Call of Duty: Black Ops 7. Alongside it, an in-depth blog post covers the maps, modes, perks, weapons, and other details of the upcoming game. Three of the 18 confirmed maps are remastered Black Ops 2 areas.

Microsoft has announced another round of price increases for Xbox Series X and Series S consoles in the United States, marking the second time this year the gaming giant has raised hardware costs. The new pricing takes effect on October 3, adding between $20 and $70 to various console models.

Mike Ybarra thinks tariffs are a convenient excuse to raise Xbox console prices further. The former Microsoft executive believes that dwindling hardware profits are the main motivator. Critics counter that some manufacturers are still realizing the full ramifications of tariffs.

Many gamers are predicting that Forza Horizon 6 will be a focal point of the Tokyo Game Show 2025. The event's itinerary includes an hour dedicated to an unnamed Xbox game. Leaks point to an often-requested Forza Horizon 6 location in Japan, along with a release date in 2026.

Switch 2 gamers may pay less for Resident Evil Requiem than their PlayStation and Xbox counterparts. The handheld port will feature lower resolution graphics, but offer similar gameplay. Nintendo fans have become accustomed to paying near full price for many third-party Switch 2 games.

It looks like GameSir is making a Zenless Zone Zero version of its G7 Pro Xbox wireless controller, based on images that have surfaced on X and Reddit. The photos show the gamepad in black and white colorways with motifs inspired by the game, similar to the ZZZ-themed X5 Lite variant previously released in China.

Activision may bombard gamers with DLC soon after the Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 release date. A new leak hints that Season 1-4 will feature a generous number of maps and skins. The same source confirms that Modern Warfare 4 will require original cosmetics after a shift to a new in-game engine.

While more Steam games offer early access, the duration of these pre-release periods varies. An analysis of titles over three years reveals the ideal length of time to complete development. How involved gamers are in the process may also predict player counts for final versions.

Even after delaying the Legion Go 2 release date, the company is still voiding pre-orders. Lenovo is prioritizing third-party retailers, leaving less stock for its own store. Competing AMD Ryzen Z2 and Z2 Extreme gaming handhelds are also experiencing issues with availability.

The Xbox Series S and Series X will be even more expensive in the US. Microsoft has announced another price hike ranging between $20 and $70.

Contending with rising Xbox and PS5 prices, retailers are selling fewer consoles compared to previous eras. Data firms show how console owners are becoming older and more affluent. With an abundance of cross-platform titles, buyers are also relying more exclusively on PC gaming.

Survival horror fans may soon find out what part Leon will play in Resident Evil Requiem. A leaker believes that the former cop-turned-government agent will emerge at an upcoming showcase. The ninth mainline Resident Evil game will blend popular characters of the past with fresh faces.

Sim racing enthusiasts now have another Trueforce direct drive option that comes with significantly improved performance over the Logitech G923 setup. The Logitech G RS50 wheelbase and RS pedals are compatible with Xbox, PS, and PC, with a starting price of $350.

A Japanese cover for Metroid Prime 4: Beyond has leaked crucial details about its narrative. It also discusses how Samus Aran received her psychic powers. Some fans believe that Nintendo has been too secretive about the Switch game as its December release date approaches.

It is now possible to run FSR 4 on the Steam Deck. The process, which is unofficial and revolves around replacing game files, results in much better image quality in supported games. However, FSR 4 reportedly results in a notable performance hit.

Excitement over the Nintendo Switch 2 could be waning in Spain. A popular podcast cited sales data suggesting that Switch 2 sales have fallen behind the PS5. With unpopular Game-Key Cards, buyers are also hesitant to try third-party games on the handheld.

The iPhone 17, 17 Pro and Pro Max have just launched alongside a series-first upgrade rated to allow them to charge by 50% in as little as 20 minutes. A review of this technology suggests that it is enabled by a specific version of USB-C charging, that is, moreover, available only from Apple in just one of its own-brand power bricks at the time of writing.

A gamer stumbled on a quickly erased mention of Yakuza Kiwami 3 on the RGG website. Many fans consider Yakuza 3 to tell the most impactful story. Unfortunately, the 2019 remaster didn’t offer the improvements that other remakes in the series have boasted.

Alinea Analytics estimates that Borderlands 4 has already sold two million units. Valve’s marketplace is responsible for much of those sales, where it enjoys impressive Steam player counts. Even so, lackluster Borderlands 4 performance and a confrontational CEO threaten to erode its support.

The healthy gaming and smartphone industries are led by powerhouses like Nintendo and Apple. However, the recent jam-packed Nintendo Direct saw higher live viewership than the iPhone 17 event. Ending weeks of speculation, the Japanese company provided release dates for anticipated Switch 2 games.

GameSir has refreshed the G7 Pro with a new special edition model, just like 8BitDo and the Ultimate 2 before it. However, the GameSir G7 Pro Wuchang: Fallen Feathers Edition adds full wireless connectivity support for Microsoft Xbox consoles, unlike the regular G7 Pro.

The latest firmware update for the Sony PlayStation 5 introduces a power-saving mode, which might be intended to prepare games for Sony’s next-gen gaming handheld. Upon launch, this mode will be supported by at least three games.

Sega has engaged in what many would feel is reminiscent of its jabs in the 90s by singling out Mario Kart World as part of its marketing campaign for Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds.

Released November 19, 2021, the Lenovo Tab P12 Pro doubles as a portable Xbox Remote Play screen with 60 FPS, low latency, and stunning AMOLED visuals.

A new PlayStation 5 Digital Edition is now available in Europe. The new version is strikingly similar to the previous version, which is still available to buy, but now comes with a reduced storage capacity.

Turtle Beach has unveiled six new controllers, featuring four unique Xbox colorways with glow-in-the-dark and lenticular designs alongside the RGB-powered Afterglow Ignite. The standout is their officially licensed Mario Bricks Rematch wireless controller for Nintendo Switch, sporting dynamic lenticular technology.

Sandfall Interactive's turn-based RPG, Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 continues to build on its numbers across multiple platforms despite being playable day one on Game Pass for PC and Xbox alike.

Emeet has introduced the Pixy dual-camera 4K webcam for Nintendo Switch 2 gamers and social media influencers who want to always stay in the frame. The webcam features AI subject tracking, 3-mic background noise reduction, and gesture controls.

In its latest corporate report, Sony describes how AI has transformed its entertainment divisions. The company relies on Enterprise LLM to support workers rather than create in-game assets. Still, developers and artists worry that studios will shrink as these tools become more sophisticated.

The first Silent Hill f review score suggests that it reinvents the series without alienating followers. A DualShockers writer posted her impressions of the survival horror game on Reddit. The reviewer appreciates the new combat mechanics and notes that the latest Silent Hill is particularly gory.

Reddit ads are luring gamers with the opportunity for a Battlefield 6 battle royale playtest. The problem is that EA has not announced another open beta for the multiplayer FPS. Fake advertisements with scam links may trick gamers into sharing their Steam account details.

The most recent Nintendo Direct saw Nintendo throw in a surprising number of Amiibo lineup additions that also pushed the envelope in both size and price against historic norms.

Gamers may see more graphical enhancements with the upcoming Super Mario Galaxy than anticipated. The Nintendo Switch 2 game will boast reworked textures that aren’t always found in straightforward ports. Even so, the $70 price for the bundle with Super Mario Galaxy 2 is excessive for some buyers.

A physical prototype of the SuperStation One, an FPGA console that mimics the original Sony PlayStation, appeared in photos posted on the project lead's X account. Taki Udon, a popular influencer in the retro gaming community, posted photos of a Midnight Blue version of the console as well as a video of it booting into the iconic PlayStation startup screen and BIOS.

Only users in Japan are expected to pay a token amount for the upgrade to the title when it arrives with support for the additional hardware capabilities that the Nintendo Switch 2 offers.

Cartridges have limitations that make them incompatible with some Nintendo Switch 2 games. Final Fantasy 7 Remake Intergrade is too large to fit on a standard Game Card. Instead, it uses an internet-dependent Switch 2 Game-Key Card to the disappointment of physical media supporters.

Microsoft hopes its upcoming handheld gaming PCs will have wide appeal. With cost being a major factor, Best Buy has leaked an Asus ROG Xbox Ally price of $549.99. Targeting the enthusiast market, the $899.99 ROG Xbox Ally X will compete with the Lenovo Legion Go 2 handheld gaming PC.

The new DK Island & Emerald Rush DLC is available immediately for download and can be played by players after ending the main storyline.

Sony’s most powerful console isn’t preventing Borderlands 4 performance issues. Lacking a patch, the PS5 Pro game exhibits poor optimization and frequent stuttering. Some gamers criticize developers for not releasing more PS5 Pro Enhanced games.