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Released in 2022, the Steam Deck LCD quickly attracted a devoted following. Those fans are bemoaning the news that Valve will soon retire its cheapest gaming handheld. The Steam Deck OLED ships with improved specs, but has a price that’s on par with the ROG Xbox Ally and Legion Go S.

If the Final Fantasy 7 Remake demo is any indication, the Switch 2 game will impress fans. Even at lower resolutions, DLSS bridges the gap between the handheld and more powerful consoles. Image clarity is closer to the PS5 and Xbox Series X than expected, while looking crisper than the Series S.

A Dispatch artbook is being portrayed differently on some Nintendo eShop listings. Fans recognized that the characters on the North American page are wearing more conservative outfits. The censorship exists even though the Switch game with copious adult content is likely unaltered.

Rumors surrounding Valve’s long-absent Half-Life 3 have intensified, with industry insiders claiming the game will launch alongside the newly announced Steam Machine hardware ecosystem in Spring 2026. While component price volatility is reportedly delaying concrete pricing and announcements, multiple leaks suggest Half-Life 3 is real, playable end-to-end, and planned as the definitive conclusion to Gordon Freeman’s story.

We have more confirmation that Sony is working on a portable PlayStation 6 console. A new leak from Moore's Law Is Dead claims that Sony is pushing developers to optimize their games for different CPU configurations. This suggests that there could be multiple PS6 consoles, which gives weight to rumors that there will be a PS6 home and a PS6 handheld console.

In November, Nintendo lost ground to PlayStation, with U.S. PS5 sales claiming the number one rank. Sony’s performance ends a winning streak that began when the Switch 2 debuted in June. Regardless, total console sales are lagging behind the pace of previous years.

The only conventional physical option for Nintendo Switch 2 games is costly 64GB media. That could soon change, after reports that smaller cartridges are in the works. The decision may be a response to higher storage prices, but Game-Key Cards are likely to remain prevalent.

Some viewers were scanning trailers at The Game Awards for any signs of generative AI. However, even Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, which won nine awards, used AI tools in some capacity. A past interview with the game’s producer provides more insight into how the technology benefited Sandfall.

To some Resident Evil fans, the sight of AI images is scarier than any monsters. In a new interview, a Capcom executive previewed how the tools would impact upcoming titles. Previously, a technical director approved the use of generative AI to brainstorm designs for objects.

Nintendo Switch Online on the Switch 2 offers a growing selection of classic GameCube games. Sadly, input lag often makes gameplay less enjoyable than expected. After a new update, players are reporting more responsive controls in selections like The Legend of Zelda: Wind Waker.

The Analogue Pocket can now be used to digitalize an entire game collection and extract ROM files that can also be played on other devices. With a new app called MROM, save games can even be digitally backed up.

A unique Zelda experience may be on the way, with Monolith Soft leading development. The Xenoblade Chronicles studio has already assisted with Skyward Sword, Breath of the Wild, and Tears of the Kingdom. A new interview hints that Nintendo now trusts the company to build a new game from scratch.

Rockstar Games and its former workers are no closer to reaching a resolution. The GTA 6 development house is adamant that employees leaked confidential details on a Discord server. Meanwhile, a UK labor organization maintains that the firings were an attempt to stop a union from forming.

Fewer third-party studios are committing to Xbox consoles while turning down the PS5. Aniimo is bucking that trend after announcing that it’s an Xbox exclusive game. Putting a different spin on Pokémon and Palworld, the title has unique elements that have piqued curiosity ahead of its release date.

PlayStation's 30th anniversary celebration isn't over, despite beginning in 2024, as Anicorn has announced two new watches in celebration of the milestone. The two watches will be released on December 18, with one of them available in very limited quantities.

Gamers had assumed that the Steam Machine would be available by early Spring 2026. Unfortunately, there are rumors that the memory shortage may interfere with its release date. An insider has heard that, along with a higher Steam Machine price, a delay is not out of the question.

Gamers shouldn’t expect Star Wars: Fate of the Old Republic to ship anytime in the near future. With its studio recently opening, development on the single-player RPG has only just started. Bloomberg’s Jason Schreier estimates a 2030 release date, with the KOTOR remake likely surfacing first.

John Romero has revealed that his cancelled, big-budget Microsoft-backed FPS has been reborn as a smaller-scale indie shooter that repurposes about $50 million worth of prior work into a radically redesigned single-player project. Now free of AAA constraints, Romero claims the game’s experimental mechanics aim to deliver a fresh experience he likens, in terms of innovation rather than genre, to the transformative impact of Elden Ring.

Even as console and Game Pass prices rise, new first-party Xbox games remain at $70 or less. In a Variety interview, a Microsoft executive explains why the company has avoided higher software prices. Xbox is exploring other ways to profit from game sales after purchases.

The Lord of Hatred expansion for Diablo 4 is off to a rough start. Multiple users across numerous platforms are unable to buy it across most platforms.

PS5 gamers without streaming access have been unable to revisit any of their favorite PS3 games. RedoEngine’s PS3 emulator has succeeded where other alternatives have failed. While the 2013 platformer Cloudberry Kingdom is releasing on the PS Store, more demanding games are problematic.

Capcom has confirmed Resident Evil Requiem will arrive on February 27. It will feature Leon Kennedy as the protagonist.

Larian has shown off its upcoming RPG at The Game Awards. It is set in the Divinity universe, and it is supposedly larger in scope than Baldur's Gate 3.

The selection of Star Wars games is diverse, even including some podracing options. A new leak suggests players may see a modern take on the 1999 Star Wars Episode I: Racer (Update: Star Wars: Galactic Racer announced). With the KOTOR remake looming, other titles have featured swoop racing as side activities.

Nintendo sold more than 10 million units of Switch 2 in its first four months, marking the most successful console launch to date. However, soaring DRAM and NAND costs have massively eroded the company’s margins – to the point that price hikes may now be on the table.

It may surprise fans to learn that Black Ops 7 still has more support than its rivals. Despite superior Battlefield 6 and Arc Raiders player counts on Steam, Call of Duty boasts greater engagement on consoles. Arc Raiders dominates on PC, but that supremacy hasn’t translated to the PS5 or Xbox.

Instead of ratings boards having the final say, Sony wants to empower console gamers to censor content. Its new patent describes how AI tools could modify video based on user preferences. While parents would have more censorship options, it could allow individuals to impose their beliefs on others.

8BitDo has now released a batch of colourful new wireless controllers after their announcement earlier this week. Available in over half a dozen finishes including multiple translucent options, the new controllers all retail for $45. Unfortunately, major caveats exist for these releases, though.

Sony has confirmed details for its mid-December 2025 PlayStation Plus catalogue update. Arriving after a leak detailed that multiple triple-A games would be up for grabs, the full update spans over half a dozen titles including the remastered Soulcalibur III and Assassin's Creed Mirage.

A decade-long experiment by retro tech YouTuber Tech Tangents reveals that “retrobrighting” yellowed consoles with hydrogen peroxide and UV light can actually accelerate plastic degradation, leaving treated systems more discolored than untouched ones. His findings challenge a popular restoration practice and are pushing collectors toward gentler, less chemically aggressive methods or acceptance of inevitable aging.

A mysterious addition to the Square Enix YouTube channel is fueling more speculation about The Game Awards. A Final Fantasy 7 Remake Part 3 trailer is one scenario, following encouraging updates. Director Naoki Hamaguchi recently discussed how the upcoming event is ideal for major announcements.

Abxylute has announced the E1 dual-OS retro game console, designed for the emulation of classic games from systems such as the Nintendo Game Boy Advance, as well as cloud gaming. The $69 handheld comes with a 640 x 480 LCD screen and dual carbon-film analog joysticks running Android and Linux OSs. Update: Specifications updated

Arc Raiders will get its much-awaited winter update in less than a week. While it is unclear what that will entail, players are excited for the new cosmetic and gameplay changes that it will bring.

Gamers may no longer see rapid-fire releases for Call of Duty: Black Ops and Modern Warfare. In the wake of disappointing Black Ops 7 sales, Activision will now stagger release dates for its shooter games. It has also scheduled a free trial of the latest Black Ops experience for next week.

After endless speculation, it’s now clearer what the mysterious The Game Awards statue will celebrate. MP1st found recent European trademarks referencing the Divinity CRPG series. With one attached image matching the artwork's design, Larian Studios' next game could be Divinity 3.

Backward compatibility is a major advantage of owning Microsoft’s gaming systems. Unfortunately, the ROG Xbox Ally handhelds and other new Xbox consoles may struggle with Windows limitations. A respected leaker claims that Microsoft is exploring ways to ensure more Xbox 360 games are playable.

An investor argues that several Square Enix games cost too much to develop. New data reveals the exorbitant amount of money needed to finish Final Fantasy 7 Remake Intergrade and Rebirth. Final Fantasy 16 was much cheaper in comparison, but critics found its gameplay overly simplified.

Collections of older games haven’t appeased fans waiting for a new Mega Man title. Capcom may finally endorse Mega Man 12, as it looks to bring the franchise to new audiences. With the publisher seeking more revenue, Devil May Cry and Ace Attorney are other Capcom games likely to return.

The Analogue 3D is also getting Funtastic Limited Editions that match the 8BitDo 64 Bluetooth Controller Funtastic Editions. Priced at $300, Analogue intends the limited edition consoles to deliver to buyers before December 25.

The 8BitDo 64 Bluetooth Controller is now available in 8 additional colors, bringing the total color options to 11. These limited edition colors cost a little more than the standard black and white variants announced earlier, but offer the same features.

Before the proposed Netflix Warner Bros. acquisition, the streamer pondered bidding for EA. Bloomberg details how its leadership had second thoughts after considering stock evaluations. EA’s AAA games include sports franchises, but Warner Bros. Games may be a better complement to Netflix content.

Nintendo Switch 2 owners don’t necessarily need to buy the official Nintendo webcam to use the console’s video chat function. Not only is the Switch 2 compatible with a wide range of third-party cameras, but Google Pixel phones can now also serve as webcams for the system.

The Sony PlayStation 5 allegedly outsold the Nintendo Switch 2 during Black Friday 2025. The delta between the Black Friday sales of the two consoles stands at a massive 23% in favor of the PS5. Curiously, the third place is occupied by an unexpected home console called the Nex Playground.

A Portal‑inspired fan design has turned Valve’s upcoming Steam Machine into a "Companion Gabecube": a 3D‑printable sleeve with LED-based heart panels, which will be free to download.

Valve may consider shifting the burden of finding affordable components to buyers. A prominent leaker proposes selling a barebones Steam Machine without memory, storage, or controller. The company could still offer the $399 gaming PC even after the DDR5 RAM shortage exhausts its supply of parts.

Microsoft’s Xbox Full Screen Experience (FSE) is now accessible on standard Windows 11 desktops and laptops through the Insider programme, offering a console-style launcher, streamlined navigation and reduced background overhead. Early testing by a popular YouTuber highlights lower RAM usage and multitasking behaviour similar to Xbox consoles as Microsoft continues refining the feature ahead of wider availability.

The stylistic action-RPG Phantom Blade Zero will play a role at The Game Awards 2025. Developed by the Chinese S-Game studio, it aims to turn all combatants into skilled martial artists. After a release date announcement at the show, players can discover how it differs from souls-like games.

One of the most beloved Star Wars games may soon reemerge on PCs and consoles. A respected leaker has provided more hints about what title could make headlines at The Game Awards. The Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic remake is overdue for an update, but a new title is also possible.