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Almost six years after the original announcement, Crimson Desert developer Pearl Abyss has announced the action-adventure game has been delayed by another quarter. It will now release in Q1 2026, if there are no more delays.

Battlefield 6 does not prioritize player skill when matchmaking but it does have a matchmaker to balance the teams based on different skill levels of the players in the lobby. It focuses more on ping and player location to create matches.

With the PS6 expected to feature 10x the performance of the PS5 and around double the performance of the PS5 Pro in ray tracing, a new leak states the upcoming PS console will outperform the RTX 5080 as well. These are some bold claims but the leaker seems to be confident.

A new Helldivers 2 trailer ends with scenery and music familiar to Halo fans. Previous rumors involved multiple Halo games in the works for PlayStation consoles. A battle royale-based title known as Project Ekur could launch the futuristic shooter franchise on the PS5.

A new version of the Bad Update exploit has been released, bringing a much higher success rate and improved stability to the Xbox 360 jailbreak process. Popular YouTubers such as MrMario2011 and Modern Vintage Gamer have confirmed these improvements. While the process remains unchanged, it is now far more practical for daily use, making homebrew more accessible to stock and non-moddable consoles.

The Lenovo Legion Go S handheld gaming PC with the AMD Z2 Go APU has now hit its record-low price again. The portable console brings official SteamOS support, making it ideal for folks who want to squeeze every bit of extra perfomance and efficiency out of their handheld PCs.

Xbox has been adamant that Game Pass isn’t detrimental to game sales. Even so, a new study demonstrates how the subscription service encourages sampling rather than buying. Meanwhile, PlayStation users spend just as long playing full-priced PS5 games.

Ratings boards sometimes include information about games not yet made public. Ahead of the October 10th Battlefield 6 release date, the IMDA in Singapore has rated the title Mature 18. Players also learn more about the structure of the single-player mode and the brutality of combat.

A Nintendo partner has shared details on how the company approves the use of dev kits. New Switch 2 games must showcase smooth, high-resolution graphics or features like GameShare. Previously unconfirmed, LynxByte Games also identifies DLSS 3.1 as the Nvidia upscaling used by the handheld.

The Battlefield 6 playtest showcases new features that not all veterans of the series appreciate. Flick look enables gamers to instantly aim at targets 180 degrees behind them. Some Battlefield players believe controller users can now rack up kills too easily.

Concerns over higher PlayStation console prices have so far proven unwarranted. Sony CFO Lin Tao explained that the company moved PS5 production away from China to mitigate the effects of U.S. Tariffs. Despite reporting increasing gaming profits, the company hasn’t ruled out future price hikes.

Boosted Switch 2 specs enable publishers like EA to offer feature parity with other consoles. Despite the added power, some EA Sports FC 26 beta testers are reporting disappointing performance. The two most frequent complaints are with its 30 fps graphics and missing crossplay.

A surprising number of gamers still rely on Sony’s last-gen system as their console of choice. Unfortunately, more live service PS4 games may soon no longer receive updates. A Games Industry article suggests that other publishers will follow Genshin Impact and encourage players to purchase a PS5.

After numerous Resident Evil remakes, Dino Crisis diehards have reason to feel neglected. Fresh merchandise introduced in a Japanese lottery is taunting fans of survival horror and dinosaurs. Despite patent filings and other hints from Capcom, the last Dino Crisis debuted in 2003.

The Steam Deck OLED comes with 16 GB of RAM, the same as the regular Steam Deck, but it’s faster memory. A modder has managed to upgrade the RAM to 32 GB but the process comes with a few caveats.

Mike Ybarra, the former Blizzard president, believes that the success of Battlefield 6 will force Call of Duty to step up its game, ultimately leading to better FPS games. Fans, however, disagree.

Caves of Qud is one of those rare indie titles that has seen near-weekly updates for most of the last two decades, even as it received a 1.0 launch after a mammoth 17 years of development.

Despite impressive PS5 sales, Sony may place less emphasis on consoles going forward. Comments from a Sony Senior Vice President have some gamers proclaiming the death of PlayStation exclusive games. The brand will instead focus on creating entertainment properties on multiple platforms.

A new leak reveals when the ROG Xbox Ally and ROG Xbox Ally X will be available for purchase in the open market. It won't hit shelves until about two months after its rumoured Gamescom 2025 reveal.

Many loyalists continue to use the PS3 and its marketplace. The PlayStation Store on the console has produced error messages for multiple days, frustrating these users. Since the PS4 and PS5 offer an incomplete selection of PS3 games, fans cling to the 2006 system.

PS5, Xbox Series, and Switch 2 console owners may get great news this August as the next-gen port of Red Dead Redemption 2 could be announced. This has been in talks for quite some time now but it seems like the speculation can finally end.

Sony has revealed the latest PS5 sales figures, and the gap between the PS5 and the Xbox Series consoles is tremendous. According to Sony's Q2 2025 financial report, the company has sold more than 80 million PS5 consoles.

According to an Activision source, the publisher is not feeling the heat from its rival. After numerous Battlefield 6 leaks and an impending playtest, anticipation is high for its October 10th release date. Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 hopes to generate more excitement at its August 19th Gamescom reveal.

A former Senior Animator for PlayStation exclusive games has concerns about the company’s future. Among his criticisms, Robert Morrison warns against porting so many first-party titles to other consoles. Rumors have hinted that other cross-platform games will join Helldivers 2 on the Xbox.

After almost 12 years, GTA Online is likely going to get an age verification system. This could be Rockstar’s response to the Online Safety Act in the UK but it is unclear if the age verification will become a global mandate.

Nintendo’s latest console provides access to 150+ retro gaming classics. The iMP Mini Arcade Pro is a compact arcade cabinet designed to make gameplay more authentic. Fighting game fans hunting for a Switch controller will appreciate the ball-top joystick and micro-switch buttons.

Battlefield 6 will bring back AI bots for multiplayer. If there aren’t enough human players in the server, AI soldiers will be used to backfill the server so matches can start in due time.

Hori has released the Street Fighter 6 edition of its Nolva all-button arcade controller for PlayStation and PCs, featuring ten fighter-themed designs. The joystick-free unit offers customizable buttons, PS-exclusive touch controls, and a headphone jack.

The approach, though time-consuming, does go to show that the development team went above and beyond to fix what is arguably a large source of frustration for players in FC titles across the years.

Speedrunners are now a target of Nintendo’s legal muscle. The next RTA in Japan speedrunning event will not livestream Nintendo games, despite charitable intentions. The company told organizers that it needs permission to showcase each title.

Turtle Beach VelocityOne series of racing peripherals now includes more options with the Race KD3 wheel and pedals system, F-RX formula wheel, and the Racer wireless racing wheel. All three will be available starting September 9.

The PlayStation 6 could bring up to 10 times better ray tracing than the PlayStation 5, according to a new Moore’s Law Is Dead leak. Regular graphics performance might only see a small bump, but 4K120 and fancy lighting effects seem to be the main goal this time

A week after the Partner Showcase, Nintendo will present an Indie World broadcast on August 7th. A YouTuber who leaked the show expects a general Nintendo Direct to follow shortly. Metroid Prime 4: Beyond and Kirby Air Riders are upcoming first-party Switch 2 games without firm release dates.

Nintendo has tacitly reconfirmed that Metroid Prime 4: Beyond is expected to release on its handheld platforms some time in 2025 by featuring the title as one of the playable demos at Fan Expo Canada.

A reprieve could be on the way for buyers who despise Switch 2 Game-Key Cards. The company that manufactures cartridges for Nintendo is embracing a new type of flash memory. As a result, publishers would have cheaper options than the 64 GB cartridges currently available.

Battlefield 6 has been subject to countless leaks and the latest gives a first look at the LA map for the free-to-play battle royale mode. Battlefield 6 will release on October 10 with open beta starting August 9.

A former Nintendo employee is ringing alarm bells over several upcoming Switch 2 games. Buyers expect Metroid Prime 4: Beyond to arrive in 2025, but the company has yet to provide a specific release date. Kit Ellis also notes that the latest Nintendo Direct didn’t feature anticipated third-party titles.

Battlefield 6 is bringing 60 FPS gameplay for all consoles, cross-play between consoles and PC, as well as mouse and keyboard support for console players. The game will release on October 10 with the open beta starting August 9, 1 AM PT.

8BitDo’s upcoming Xbox controller, designed in collaboration with Rare, has leaked ahead of its official launch via an Amazon listing. Priced at $90, it includes features like hall effect joysticks, a golden metal D-pad, and an integrated charging dock.

Subscribers recently learned that Persona 3 Reload, Farming Simulator 22, and Anthem will exit Xbox Game Pass on August 15th. Gamers will no longer experience the remake of one of the most popular JRPG titles. Crop growers must also upgrade to the newly added Farming Simulator 25.

The LeapMove is an educational gaming device with a camera for playing motion-based games. Pre-loaded with more than twenty games, the LeapMove doesn't require an internet connection and is pretty affordable.

Gamers are debating whether the current generation of Xbox consoles is successful. A pair of insiders has offered conflicting sales estimates ranging from less than 30 million to 37 million units. Using an AMD fiscal report, leaker KeplerL2 contradicts more positive projections for Xbox console sales.

Nintendo in Japan is urging gamers not to expose the Switch 2 to the searing summer heat. Many areas are suffering from temperatures above 35°C, putting the system in danger. With the enhanced Switch 2 specs, there have been cases of the console overheating in docked and handheld modes.

Mario Kart continues to dominate sales for Nintendo Switch 2 software with officially published numbers indicating over 5.63 million units have been sold as of 30th June 2025.

The Fiio Snowsky Melody DAC blends North American aged wood with dual Cirrus Logic MasterHIFI converters to deliver high-resolution audio with DSD256 and 384 kHz 32-bit PCM support. The petite DAC supports balanced and single-ended headphones with wide device compatibility, including the Nintendo Switch 2.

The Sony PlayStation 6 handheld console, which is expected to launch alongside the regular PlayStation 6, is reportedly a pretty capable machine with Zen 6c CPU cores and an RDNA 5 iGPU. Moore's Law Is Dead has now leaked a plethora of details regarding the upcoming handheld.

8BitDo is expanding its lineup of Xbox-certified devices with its 'first' wireless controller for Xbox. The upcoming controller will be announced in a few days and will connect to Xbox consoles via a 2.4GHz wireless adapter.

Battlefield 6 will not let you completely level the map by destroying everything, but it will be more tactical. Vince Zempalla asks players to trust the developers as they ensure a fun experience playing Battlefield 6.

While boasting a unique modular construction, the Victrix Pro BFG isn't the perfect Xbox or PS5 controller. The new Turtle Beach Victrix Pro BFG Reloaded addresses stick drift with Hall effect thumbsticks. Other changes are more subtle, like a redesigned fight pad module to reduce wrist strain.