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Valve has made a big play for delivering a console gaming experience with the Steam Machine. Unfortunately, it has confirmed that it has no plans to offer any bespoke media-streaming apps like Netflix or popular game streaming services like PS5 and Xbox Series consoles.

The ESRB has listed Red Dead Redemption for PS5, Switch 2 and Xbox Series, hinting at a new release ahead of any official announcement. Fans however had been expecting the next-gen upgrade for a different title.

Valve has officially announced the Steam Machine, a dedicated home gaming console. However, the company hasn't revealed the final release date or the price of the console. Moore's Law Is Dead has now estimated the Steam Machine price based on the possible Bill of Materials.

The rumored PS5 Fortnite bundle has been officially announced. Consisting of a 1TB PS5 Slim (disc version), the bundle also includes 1,000 V-Bucks and cosmetics that will be exclusive to PlayStation for a year.

The game, set in the 10th century, will allow players to explore a vast, open world inspired by ancient China and will launch on PC and PS5 simultaneously on the 14th of November.

PlayStation Plus Extra and Premium subscribers will get access to a bunch of new games on November 18. Notable additions include GTA V, Insurgency: Sandstorm, The Talos Principle 2 and Tomb Raider: Anniversary.

Stock issues and high prices make the official Nintendo Switch 2 dock less appealing. Many cheaper alternatives exist, but some accessories no longer output video. Gamers are blaming the 21.0.0 Switch 2 firmware update for rendering these docks paperweights.

With the new Steam Machine, Valve is targeting the console market, as the compact gaming PC is expected to be priced aggressively thanks to Steam OS and a custom AMD Ryzen chip. However, a direct comparison shows that the Steam Machine is not quite as powerful as the Sony PlayStation 5.

Valve markets its new Steam Machine as a 4K-compatible gaming system for living rooms. Initial tests find that many games may require lower resolutions and settings for optimal performance. The bottleneck in the Steam Machine specs appears to be its RDNA 3 GPU, which ships with only 8GB of memory.

Valve has stated that it hopes the Steam Machine will be a big enough platform for developers to enable anti-cheat for Linux. The Machine is powered by a Zen 4 CPU and a 28 CU GPU (110 W TDP).

The new Steam Controller is finally here with a PlayStation-like layout. It has capacitive trackpads like the Steam Deck and TMR joysticks for a drift-free experience.

Valve has shown off the Steam Frame as its first standalone VR headset that can also stream games from a host device. It is powered by a Snapdragon SoC and comes with 16 GB RAM and up to 1 TB storage.

Valve's long-rumoured Steam Machine refresh is finally here. It is powered by an AMD SoC and comes with 16 GB RAM and up to 2 TB storage.

Bamboozled fans received a deceptive Google alert for a new GTA 6 trailer. As it turns out, the Grand Theft Auto VI - Final Trailer was a fan-made production. Following the most recent release date delay, gamers continue to monitor social media for any official GTA 6 news.

Sony has unveiled the PlayStation 5 Digital Edition Japanese Language model to mark the console’s fifth anniversary. Priced at ¥55,000 (~$350), the model features a matte case with minor revisions. A special campaign is underway and further annoucements are forthcoming.

Sony has unveiled a new PlayStation-branded gaming monitor. It comes with a 27-inch 1440p IPS LCD panel and launches in 2026 for an unspecified price.

Fans may find it surprising to learn what Switch 2 games owners are playing the most. Despite record Switch 2 sales, the prior handheld saw more support for its software. Gamers are enjoying the new console’s backward compatibility while waiting for anticipated current-gen releases.

Nintendo has released the largest software update to date for the Nintendo Switch 2. The console originally shipped with firmware version 20.1.1 and is now being updated to 21.0.0, which improves the home screen and download management among other things.

Sony has stated that the PS5 isn’t going anywhere anytime soon. Support and development for the console will continue for years to come.

Fans now know that the Pokémon Pokopia release date is March 5th. Even so, the news that the Nintendo game will ship on a Game-Key Card is causing more debates. The company earlier pledged its support for standard cartridges, but a third party develops Pokémon Pokopia.

Not all websites are praising Embark Studios' new extraction shooter. One Arc Raiders review has given the game a poor rating due to its reliance on generative AI. In response, some gamers counter that the limited use of an AI voice generator should not be controversial.

The Nintendo Switch 2 Pro Controller is seldom on sale, but it’s included with a new QVC discount. A coupon code reduces the accessory’s price from $89.99 to $71.99. The Switch 2 controller offers remappable back buttons and thumbsticks that move with less resistance.

Sony may have a plan to jumpstart slowing PS5 sales in Japan. A new rumor reveals that a region-locked digital console would sell at a dramatic discount. While compatibility with PS5 games is unclear, the Japanese system could now compete with the Switch 2 price.

Microsoft has updated the Xbox GDK and added several features that suggest the next-gen Xbox will be a hybrid console. There are updates to existing features and net new features that will help developers create a more seamless experience for players.

Thanks to an unexpected source, fans may know more about The Super Mario Galaxy Movie cast. The packaging for Pillsbury sugar cookies depicts several popular characters. Previous rumors predicted that a new trailer for the Nintendo movie would surface soon.

Despite years of anticipation, Nintendo seems reluctant to give Metroid Prime 4 the spotlight. The barebones marketing has surprised YouTube podcasters Kit & Krysta. They are hopeful for a Nintendo Direct or demo to build enthusiasm before the Metroid Prime 4: Beyond release date.

PS Portal sales have defied expectations since its 2023 release date. The new PlayStation Portal update unlocks cloud gaming features that aren’t dependent on the PS5. Its price compares more favorably to the Switch 2, but the system can’t play games natively, unlike the rumored PS6 handheld.

An IP expert has explained how gamers could have instigated a Nintendo patent review. In a Games Radar interview, Andrew H. Velzen suggests that public pressure may have played a role in the USPTO's decision. Similar patents for creature summoning are being debated in the Palworld Nintendo lawsuit.

A YouTuber has managed to bring a cut-down version of the PlayStation 5’s hardware to life on a custom AMD BC250 board bought from China. Running Linux, the unit surprisingly booted and delivered playable performance across several modern games, effectively turning PS5 silicon into a working gaming PC.

An update from Take Two Interactive as part of its earnings call confirmed that RDR2 has now effectively overtaken Mario Kart 8 as the 4th most sold game of all time.

Insider Gaming’s Tom Henderson has given gamers hope following devastating GTA 6 news. He believes that development is at an advanced stage and on track to meet its revised release date. Take-Two Interactive CEO Strauss Zelnick also suggested that the project only needs polishing.

Bioware has confirmed a new Mass Effect game is in the pipeline. It has focused all of its resources on said game, but didn't specify when it will surface.

Nintendo has shared that they don’t foresee any hit to profitability despite rising component prices. This suggests that the price for the Switch 2 will be unaffected, at least till there are no significant changes to tariffs.

Sony has just started offering three games for free through its PS Plus subscription service. According to a highly regarded leaker, EA Sports WRC 24, Totally Accurate Battle Simulator and Stray will soon be joined by a much-loved triple-A title for most PS Plus tiers too.

After discouraging GTA 6 news, Rockstar Games may share another update on November 7th. A well-known leaker expects an announcement, but it won’t involve anticipated remasters. A next-gen Red Dead Redemption 2 for multiple platforms would have softened the blow of the GTA 6 delay.

A new report reveals that Square Enix jobs in Europe and the United States are in danger. Several hundred employees in marketing, sales, and IT are at risk. Q&A positions are also in doubt, following the publisher's promise to expand the role of generative AI in game development.

Wider platform support has yielded higher operating profits driven by several Square Enix games. A financial statement also shares a roadmap for future releases, which includes Final Fantasy games. However, it doesn’t clarify whether Final Fantasy 7 Remake Part 3 will launch on the PS5 first.

A Reddit user has given the PlayStation 3 Slim a fresh lease of life with a hand-built “PS3 Slim Pro” mod. Blending creative engineering and silent performance, the build has caught the attention of the r/PS3 community.

The drama surrounding the firing of 30-40 Rockstar Games employees continues to escalate. The studio now claims that the workers were leaking secrets in a Discord server. In response, a trade union maintains that the company was union-busting. Rockstar has gone to extreme measures in the past to prevent GTA 6 leaks.

Even with a growing library of titles, Microsoft appears envious of some PS5 exclusive games. An Xbox Insider Hub survey asks gamers for their opinions of Ghost of Yotei. Future Xbox consoles could support PS5 PC ports, further blurring the lines between the platforms.

Hoping to avoid another Zelda movie release date delay, production of the film is underway. The Film & Television Industry Alliance website also provides a summary of the Nintendo movie. Fans continue to debate whether the plot follows a Zelda game or is an original story.

The PlayStation Portal can now stream games directly from the cloud without a base console. A PlayStation Plus Premium subscription is required to access the feature.

Family members are noticing different PS5 sale prices on popular games. The PlayStation Store may be introducing more regular dynamic pricing, which is drawing scorn from gamers. Buyers want more transparency to explain the unpredictable discounts.

The latest handheld gaming from Arduboy keeps its charming single-board design with a black-and-white display, D-pad and two buttons, but the new model gets three upgrades: 300 included games, USB-C and a multiplayer mode.

Valve has announced a new quality-of-life feature for the Steam Deck. Users will now be able to download games/updates with the console's screen switched off.

Evidence that Sony is exploring a PS5 PC cross-buy option is mounting. A dataminer stumbled on a graphic linking the platforms. PlayStation may enable buyers to launch PS5 games on Steam or its own marketplace. Another theory is that the graphic will signal crossplay on the rumored PS6 handheld.

A total of eleven games will be added to the Xbox Game Pass catalogue in November, with the most notable entry being Call of Duty: Black Ops 7. Other titles, such as S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chernobyl, will be leaving the platform on November 15.

Open-world games aren’t only reserved for MMOs and action-adventure titles. EA Sports FC 26 hopes to capitalize on a community-based mode seen in NBA 2K26. The publisher launched a playtest featuring its new multiplayer universe on November 3rd.

A World of Warcraft console release looks less likely after an interview with its senior game director. He explains that attempts to simplify the MMO don’t signal wider platform support. Gamers speculated that The World of Warcraft: Midnight expansion has changes aimed at the next Xbox console.