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Gamers are eyeing an alternative way to play titles locked to PlayStation consoles. The SharpEmu PS5 emulator can now reach the starting screen for Ghost of Yotei. Sony’s move away from PC ports and producing PlayStation discs has boosted the emulation scene.

Serial Leaker Moore's Law Is Dead thinks that Game Pass will bring about Xbox's doom. The service has reportedly missed its subscriber target by quite a bit. The leaker wants Xbox CEO to kill Game Pass if she wants Xbox to survive.

Microsoft didn’t unveil Positron as early as some rumors suggested. Even so, a reliable insider believes the disc-to-digital option for Xbox consoles will surface before July ends. With PlayStation under fire for dropping PS5 discs, the program would convert physical games to digital licenses.

Valve’s new gaming system has become a tempting target for thieves and scalpers. One unlucky buyer saw the hardware heisted after a Royal Mail delivery. The company sent another mini PC, but despite the high Steam Machine price, it’s not using signature confirmation.

Sony is developing new controller concepts, as indicated by documents filed by the company itself. A modular design could also be considered for the PlayStation 6, potentially offering advantages that vary depending on the game.

A new analysis suggests Valve's premium Steam Machine may be enjoying a stronger launch than expected. By examining Steam Hardware Survey data, Boiling Steam estimates the Linux-powered gaming PC is selling steadily despite its high asking price, although Valve has yet to disclose official hardware sales figures.

Noted leaker Kepler_L2 has debunked a rumor regarding the presence of a physical disc drive on the next-gen Xbox Project Helix. The rumor has spread like wildfire and has gotten over 2.2 million views on X.

Mario Kart Wiicompiled will bring a native 60 FPS PC port of Mario Kart Wii with online play and optional support for more than 200 Retro Rewind tracks. Set for a beta release in August, the fan project has drawn both praise and criticism after its developer disclosed that they used AI for coding assistance.

The PlayStation Store is finally embracing local pricing in Latin America. Yet, the Sony marketplace will use higher-than-average exchange rates for digital games. Consequently, the GTA 6 pre-order price for the physical boxed version could be more affordable.

Fans anticipating an onslaught of Halo games should prepare for disappointment. A leaker discovered that after the Halo: Campaign Evolved release date, the studio’s roadmap is barren. Besides the canceled multiplayer Project Ekur, other remakes and a new mainline addition are in jeopardy.

RPCS3 now runs 75% of tracked PlayStation 3 games with playable performance, marking a major advance in preserving the console’s library on PC. The milestone comes as Sony plans to close the PS3 and PS Vita digital stores in 2027, raising concerns about long-term access to older games.

Former GTA V lead producer John Ricchio says Rockstar cut entire levels and nearly completed minigames because overstretched teams could not polish all the content to the studio’s standards.

Whether the next-gen Xbox Project Helix will have or lack a physical disk drive has become a matter of debate online. Digital Foundry thinks that Microsoft has been moving towards ending physical disks for a while now. So, it is unlikely that Project Helix will have a physical disk drive.

The Take-Two boss told shareholders that the planned GTA 6 release date is still November 19th. Even though the Rockstar title may produce record sales, GTA Online remains extremely profitable. GTA 6 pre-order estimates or a third trailer could appear before or during the August 7th earnings call.

PlayStation is fighting a losing PR battle against advocates of physical games. Nevertheless, some fans are anxious to leave PS5 discs behind and welcome the digital age. A content creator found evidence that these posters are actually social media bots, possibly hired by Sony.

Bethesda has officially confirmed that remasters of Fallout 3 and Fallout: New Vegas are in development, though release dates remain under wraps. The studio also announced a new collaboration with Obsidian Entertainment on an unannounced Fallout project while reaffirming that Fallout 5 and The Elder Scrolls VI remain key priorities. Starfield will continue receiving updates and new content as Bethesda expands support for its existing RPGs.

Sony killing physical disks has given some people hope that the PS6 might be cheaper than what many are preparing for. Leaker Moore's Law Is Dead believes that the PlayStation 6 "will not be $1,400". So, the PlayStation 6 might end up being cheaper than expected as Sony intends the console to be a loss leader.

The PS6 could be far more portable than its predecessors. Recent comments from Sony suggest that a handheld may no longer be planned as a companion device, but could instead play a central role in the next PlayStation generation. So far, however, nothing has been officially confirmed.

Installing an alternative OS on the PS5 could earn someone a $15,000 bounty. A consumer-rights advocate wants gamers to have more freedom in how they can use the console. The Linux on PS5 exploit is already available, but only works with older firmware versions.

A Nintendo patent describes a Switch 2 dock that’s cross-gen compatible. Video outputs, USB data modes, and fan speeds would adjust for the first Switch handheld. Outside of Europe, the company has no plans to stop supporting the older console.

Following the news of Valve phasing out replacement parts for the original Steam Deck, the community was upset. It now looks like Valve still plans on supporting the console through iFixit for the foreseeable future.

PlayStation Summer sale kicked off on July 15 and will go on till August 12. There are major discounts on AAA titles, both new and old. Some of the titles are discounted by up to 90%.

Protests could overshadow GTA 6 promotions on PlayStation social media. A leaker confirmed that some publishers are expressing concern about negative comments flooding paid posts. Sony will transition to an all-digital future in 2028 after reducing physical PS5 disc production.

A firm that analyzes PC and console game data, among other metrics, has revealed that GTA 6 has raked in $260 million globally in just three weeks of pre-orders. This puts the game at an astonishing first-week revenue of over $5 billion.

Fed-up Call of Duty: Black Ops 1 and 2 PS5 owners are requesting PlayStation Store refunds. Along with concerns over price and a lack of performance upgrades, multiplayer hacks have spoiled the fun. With Sony’s transition to digital games, its stringent policies are under scrutiny.

It’s unusual for a scheduled new Xbox Game Pass game not to arrive on time. That’s why the sudden removal of Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 1 + 2 from the July lineup caused a scare. Microsoft has now explained that licensing issues are delaying the debut of the Activision title.

FromSoftware seems to have a packed second half of 2026 with two major titles coming for the Switch 2. While The Duskbloods does not have a release date yet, it is getting close to launch, and the team wants to test it out first through a network test.

Sony abandoning physical games has raised concerns about consumer rights. However, while some critics fear higher prices, other gamers won’t have access to the PlayStation Store. Buyers in much of the world are unable to register PSN accounts without violating the terms of service.

Sony has announced the next lineup of games that will be added to the PS Plus Game Catalog in July 2026. A total of nine new games are being added, which will be available for Extra and Premium tiers.

Grand Theft Auto 6 is on its way to the Sony PlayStation 5 and the Xbox Series consoles. However, there are concerns that GTA 6 could be locked to 30 FPS on the current-gen consoles. Moore's Law Is Dead has now tried to gauge the audience's response to this potential development.

Zenless Zone Zero clears $600 million in lifetime mobile revenue as HoYoverse gears up for the upcoming Version 3.1 special program livestream.

PlayStation has announced that its FlexStrike wireless fight stick scheduled for release in a few weeks has been delayed. There's no new release date yet, but Amazon has put up a temporary release date for the PS5 and PC controller.

A PS Plus member shared that they are being offered a free 12-month upgrade to PlayStation Plus Premium. The offer comes shortly after reports of discounts being given to users canceling their subscriptions

Former PlayStation executive Shawn Layden argued that soaring AAA development costs have pushed studios toward sequels, remakes, and familiar themes, leaving modern games increasingly homogeneous. He contrasted this risk-averse market with the PS1 and PS2 eras, when lower budgets allowed publishers to back experimental titles such as PaRappa the Rapper and Katamari Damacy.

Leaks have plagued Ubisoft, and Assassin's Creed: Codename Hexe looks like no exception. The latest report addresses its price, pre-order editions, and builds on prior gameplay rumors. With a potential June 2027 release date, the witch-themed game would have a more linear structure.

The Nintendo Switch 2 Choose Your Game bundle normally sells for $499. However, for a limited time, you can save $49 and score it for just $450.

With Sony under fire for killing physical discs and console sales expected to be lower than ever in the next couple years, the PS6 needs to bring something significant to the table. It’s improved cooling system could be a start.

Despite historic interest, Rockstar’s new title is being sold for €60 at some French retailers. Competition among storefronts for pre-orders has led to a slashed GTA 6 price. Game sales could be rare if digital marketplaces like the Xbox and PlayStation Store become more dominant.

The PlayStation Store Summer Sale will kick off tomorrow, on July 15, offering discounts on hundreds of games. The sale will remain live for over three weeks and conclude on August 12.

The KytyPS5 emulator has booted the PS5 version of Grand Theft Auto V far enough to reach its menus and settings, while Quake II Remastered has reached in-game 3D rendering. Version 0.0.3 of the project also shows PowerWash Simulator and PAC-MAN WORLD running in-game on GitHub.

Halo Studios has completed development of Halo: Campaign Evolved, a full remake of the 2001 classic for the PS5, Xbox Series X/S and PC. While expanded weapons and updated visuals promise a broader experience, allegations involving generative AI and poor management have tempered expectations.

Prices for upcoming Xbox and PlayStation hardware may be more affordable than anticipated. One analysis believes that RAM costs will improve in time for the Project Helix and PS6 release dates. The new gaming systems will be vital to turn around the decline in console sales.

A familiar server exploit is ruining the fun for Call of Duty: Black Ops 1 and 2 players. Modded lobbies in the PS5 ports allow individuals to reach max level by killing themselves. The chaos has prompted Activision to disable affected multiplayer playlists.

Sony’s plan to end physical PlayStation releases in 2028 faces legal challenges from Dutch consumer advocates and Mexican lawmakers over competition, pricing and ownership concerns. Critics argue the move would eliminate resale markets and give Sony monopolistic control over game sales.

Physical media is evolving, even if future PlayStation consoles only support digital games. A British tech guru believes Sony should consider small 3D NAND flash cartridges. This fast, removable storage is expensive at higher capacities, but would address complaints from collectors.

Xbox has detailed the pricing tiers, pre-order bonuses, and early access timelines for Gears of War: E-Day ahead of its August multiplayer open beta launch.

According to a new report, Nintendo is currently considering launching an OLED version of Switch 2, with mass production expected to begin in late 2027 or early 2028.

Razer has released PlayStation and Xbox versions of its Hammerhead V3 X Hyperspeed earbuds. Designed to work with each platform, the earbuds have similar features and the same price tag as the standard edition.