Nintendo Switch 2 rumoured to hit shelves in March 2025
A new rumour from Weibo and Famiboards says Nintendo will announce the Switch 2 in January 2025. The console will go on sale in March 2025 and about 650,000 units will be available at launch.
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Black Friday Deal | Multiple Nintendo Switch games and consoles discounted for Black Friday
Nintendo is coming into Black Friday swinging. Retailers have slashed prices on Nintendo Switch games and hardware across the board, something that is a rare sight for gamers. Here is a list of some of the games and consoles on sa...
Sony working on a handheld gaming console that plays PlayStation 5 games natively
A new report from Bloomberg says Sony is working on a dedicated handheld gaming console. Unlike the PlayStation Portal that relies on Remote Play, this can play PS5 games without a dedicated console to do all the heavy lifting.
Never run out of controllers again – patent teases possible Switch 2 feature
A patent shows a new feature that we may soon be able to welcome on the successor to the Nintendo Switch - and it may have the potential to revolutionize local multiplayer games.
Rumors suggest Nintendo aims for colossal launch of 7 million Switch 2 units
A reliable leaker has recently revealed new information about the launch availability of the supposed Switch 2 - and for Nintendo fans worried about not getting their hands on a console on the Switch successor's release day, this ...
Xbox Cloud Gaming now allows users to stream their own games
Xbox has added the ability for Game Pass Ultimate subscribers to stream the games they own that are not part of the Xbox Game Pass library. However, only a few dozen games are available now with more to come later.
Deal | Sony announces Black Friday 2024 deals on PS5 and accessories with discounts of up to 40%
Sony will be joining in on the Black Friday fun on November 22 with discounts on everything from PS5 console bundles and games to the PS VR2 headset and even PC games. Previous leaks also tipped a $379.99 PS5 Slim coming in the Bl...
Razer Barracuda X Chroma: RGB-equipped gaming headset drops in white
Razer announced a new RGB version of its Barracuda X headset earlier in 2024, although it had heretofore only been available in black. Now, the HyperSpeed Wireless accessory has been released in a different color. It can still con...
PS5 Pro features a new machine-grooved heatsink that stops liquid metal leaks in its tracks
YouTuber and console repair specialist Steve Porter who runs TronicsFix on YouTube discovered that the PS5 Pro sports a new machine-grooved heatsink design, which should help prevent the liquid metal TIM from leaking out or sinkin...
War Thunder 2.41 "Firebirds" comes with the iconic F-117A stealth fighter, several ships, light vehicles, and more
Released yesterday, War Thunder 2.41 comes with a mix of military hardware, new and tweaked locations, missions, and technical improvements alongside bug fixes. Alongside the world's first stealth airplane, the "Firebirds" update ...
Sony interested in buying gaming & anime giant Kadokawa
Sony, one of the world's largest tech and media corporations, is reportedly looking at buying Japanese media conglomerate Kadokawa Corporation. This move would give Sony even more control over Elden Ring publisher FromSoftware, in...
PlayStation 6 and Radeon RX 9000 GPUs tipped to launch with AMD's UDNA architecture
A Chiphell leaker says AMD's new unified UDNA architecture will debut sometime in 2026-27 with the Radeon RX 9000 series. Additionally, it will also power the PlayStation 6, along with a Zen 4/Zen 5 CPU.
Two fresh titles launch on Nintendo Switch this week
Two games that were previously reserved for PlayStation and Xbox are also being released for the Nintendo Switch this week - including a relaxed cozy game and an action adventure in which you find yourself as a stray cat in a dyst...
PS5 Pro vs PS5 power consumption: Pro console shows impressive efficiency with >30% FPS uplift for modest energy increase
According to Digital Foundry's analysis of PS5 Pro's power consumption, the Pro console displays a relatively small increase in energy utilization vs the performance increase on offer. For instance, in Elden Ring, the PS5 Pro reco...
Deal | MSI Claw crashes to $471 on Amazon; makes it a worthy PC gaming handheld
The MSI Claw received pretty poor reviews when it launched. However, a combination of updated software, some hardware positives, and a huge discount on Amazon makes it worth considering.
Xbox App gets Windows gaming handheld UI overhaul in time for holiday game binge
An update to the entire line-up of Xbox software interfaces is re-introducing previously removed features and adding some console-like optimisations to the Xbox App for Windows in the process. The new UI changes should make the Xb...
Xbox early Black Friday game deals offer massive discounts for PC and Xbox games
Microsoft is kicking off Black Friday early, with discounts on everything from Senua's Saga: Hellblade 2, Alan Wake 2, and Spirit of the North to the entire Assassin's Creed franchise, Halo: The Master Chief Collection, and many m...
Phil Spencer confirms Microsoft is in no rush to develop a handheld gaming console
In a recent interview with Bloomberg, Phil Spencer said Microsoft has no immediate plans to release a handheld console. Instead, it is looking to make the Xbox app accessible on existing Windows-based handhelds.
Stellar Blade PC port confirmed for a 2025 launch
A company executive has confirmed Stellar Blade will launch on PC sometime in 2025. An exact release window isn't specified, but the company is optimistic it will sell more on units PC than it did on the PlayStation 5.
Stalker 2 PC system requirements revealed: 32 GB RAM, 160 GB storage and a GeForce RTX 4070 recommended for an optimal experience
Stalker 2: Heart of Chronobyl launches on November 20. On PC, its system requirements are quite demanding. Even Nvidia's first-party benchmarks confirm you'll need DLSS 3.0 + Frame Generation to consistently hit 60 FPS on most GPU...
Terraria once again puts AAA titles to shame with over 60 million sales
Terraria recently proved that it has earned the trust of more than just a small, loyal community. The devs announced that the indie game has been installed on 60.7 million systems, despite — or maybe as a result of — launching ove...
Valve's Steam Deck OLED launches in a limited white edition but costs more
Valve's Steam Deck OLED gaming handheld PC has gotten a color refresh just in time for the holidays. It will be available worldwide but in limited quantities and at a slightly higher price tag.
Deal | Seagate 2TB Storage Expansion Card for Xbox Series X|S gets massive discount on Amazon
Seagate's 2TB Expansion Card for Xbox Series X and Series S has scored a massive discount on Amazon, and is currently available for less than a dollar above its all-time low price on the platform.
Three new Nintendo Switch releases this week, including two full-price titles
Looking at the upcoming releases for the Nintendo Switch this week, nostalgics and retro fans in particular will get their money's worth - not least due to the upcoming 40th anniversary of Tetris. But fans of LEGO games or the pop...
Nintendo sues streamer for $7.5M over pirated gameplay and promoting Switch emulators
Nintendo is suing streamer Jesse Keighin for allegedly pirating and streaming unreleased games, bypassing takedowns, and promoting emulators. The lawsuit seeks nearly $7.5M in damages for copyright infringement.
Sony reveals PlayStation Network popularity but decline in PS5 sales
Sony has revealed the state of its PlayStation division in a new earnings report. Surprisingly, while game sales and PlayStation Network monthly users are up, PS5 hardware sales are down by over 20% year-on-year.
PlayStation 5 Pro: Sony's Pro version of the PS5 goes on general sale without stock shortages
Sony has now opened up sales of the PS5 Pro following the end of the console's pre-order period. Unlike previous PS5 releases, it seems that the PS5 Pro has no stock shortages at launch.
Death Stranding gets stealthy Xbox launch five years after PlayStation 4 debut
Xbox owners will now be able to play Hideo Kojima's Death Stranding on their Series S|X consoles. It costs $40 but you can grab it for $20 now thanks to a 50% discount.
GTA 6 on track for fall 2025 launch, Take-Two CEO confirms
In an interview with CNBC, Take-Two CEO Strauss Zelnick has put to rest rumours about GTA 6's delay. The game will launch in late 2025, but only on consoles.
Nintendo CEO confirms Nintendo Switch 2 will be backward compatible with the original Switch
Nintendo CEO Shuntaro Furukawa has confirmed on X that the Switch's successor will be able to run the Switch's software. The company will reveal more information about this feature, and the Switch 2 release date, at a later point....
Steam Deck officially available in Australia
Valve has started selling the Steam Deck officially in Australia. It can be pre-ordered soon and will begin shipping on November 19. Both the LCD and OLED variants are up for grabs.
Sony PS5 Pro revealed in unboxing and teardown, and updates for over 50 games confirmed
The Sony PlayStation 5 Pro will start shipping in just a few days. Sony has now finally confirmed which games will receive an update at launch in order to utilize the more powerful hardware, while unboxing and teardown videos reve...
Enhanced hardware of PlayStation 5 Pro shines in new gameplay videos
The newly announced PlayStation 5 Pro will be officially available on November 7. Days before the launch, footage of multiple games running on the new console popped up. They show that the updated hardware can indeed offer improve...
PlayStation 5 Pro spec sheet allegedly leaks online: 8-core Zen 2 CPU confirmed along with 16 GB GDDR6 memory
An official-looking PlayStation 5 Pro spec sheet has shown up online. It confirms many of the console's key specs, including a Zen 2 CPU, a new 16.7 TFLOPS RDNA family GPU and max power consumption of 390 Watts.
Panic's Playdate will get a new season of games but its Stereo Dock accessory has been put on hold
The Playdate gaming handheld will be getting a new season of games in 2025, but before then there will be a couple of new games on its store as well as a sale on available games. Unfortunately, the Stereo Dock accessory has been p...
Sony PS5 Pro needs new Faceplates due to arbitrary design decisions — Dbrand has thoughts
Despite having identical dimensions to the PS5 Slim's side covers, the PS5 Pro forces gamers to buy faceplates specifically designed for the new console. Sony has confirmed that its old Console Covers are not compatible, indicatin...
EA pulls plug on Apex Legends Linux version due to anti-cheat concerns
Linux gamers who play Apex Legends will no longer be able to access the game. EA apparently made the decision due to cheaters exploiting the platform's customizable nature to circumvent anti-cheat measures.
Nintendo announces new music app for Switch Online subscribers
Nintendo has announced a new music streaming app featuring classic tunes from Nintendo games. The Nintendo Music app is only available for Switch Online subscribers and is available on iOS and Android.
Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 on Xbox and PC Game Pass is allegedly outperforming PlayStation and Steam
The launch of Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 on Game Pass has allegedly proven to be a huge success for Xbox with the console seeing more players than PlayStation for the first time in CoD's history. PC players also reportedly preferre...
Sony shuts down two game studios including the one that developed Concord
Sony has published an internal email announcing the shut down of two of its game studios, one of which developed the ill-fated Concord PvP shooter. The other studio is Neon Koi which was working on a now-cancelled mobile game.
New Warframe 1999 update gets release date as Soulframe remains a 2025 spectre
Digital Extremes recently confirmed a December release for Warframe 1999. Meanwhile, those eager to play Soulframe will have to wait a little longer, as the fantasy RPG is only slated to enter pre-alpha in 2025, effectively consti...
Gamer compiles Pokémon Legends: Arceus to run natively on PC, no emulator required
An intrepid user on Reddit posted a screenshot of what appears to be Pokémon Legends: Arceus running natively in Windows. Per the Reddit post, this port comes courtesy of source code present in the massive Game Freak leak earlier ...
Consoles might be stagnating, but the gap to PC gaming is only growing wider
CheckMag Halfway through the ninth generation of consoles, it's probably safe to say that much of the gaming audience is unimpressed. Yet the release valve for console gamers that is mainstream PC gaming is growing further and further out ...
New Super Mario Bros. demake available for Game Boy Color, includes Yoshi and more
A homebrew developer has released a new version of the original Super Mario Bros. for the Game Boy Color, complete with all levels, enemies, and power-ups. There's quite a bit of additional content as well, including the titular p...
Assassin's Creed Mirage update adds built-in Steam Deck support with automatic optimisation
Ubisoft previously guaranteed that Assassin's Creed Mirage would work on the Steam Deck, but as of tomorrow, the game will automatically detect that it is running on the Linux-powered gaming handheld and apply recommended graphics...
Switch users report battery and overheating issues following firmware update 19.0.0
Switch owners are flooding Reddit with reports of issues like reduced battery life and overheating since installing the new firmware version 19.0.0.
PlayStation 4 Slim transformed into compact 5-centimeter (1.97-inch) thick handheld console
A modder transformed a PlayStation 4 Slim into a sleek portable gaming system, cramming the console's internals into a custom-built handheld just 5-centimeters (1.97-inch) thick.
SteamOS on the Asus ROG Ally creeps ever closer in latest update to Valve's Linux distribution
The SteamOS 3.6.19 release adds more functionality to the Asus ROG Ally and moves the gyro controller driver into the kernel, outside of Steam's proprietary driver stack, suggesting that support for third-party gaming handhelds is...
Horizon Zero Dawn Remastered PC system requirements revealed: 135 GB of hard drive space and mandatory PlayStation Network ID linking needed
Nixxes has revealed the PC system requirements of the upcoming Horizon Zero Dawn Remaster. While the actual hardware needs aren't that high, the game will take up a good chunk of your hard drive.
Razer Barracuda X Chroma: New SmartSwitch Dual Wireless headphones with active RGB cups
Razer touts its latest headset as the best multi-platform gaming life accessory of its line to date, and not merely due to its series-first six-zone Chroma lighting. It can also connect to 2 wireless devices at once, so as to be a...
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