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Lenovo is giving away two free Legion Go 2 handhelds

Lenovo is giving away two Legion Go 2 handhelds for free through the Lenovo Creator Community. The giveaway is open until November 9, with one winner from the US or Canada and another from the UK or EU.

Abdul Haddi, 10 Oct 2025 03:09

Artistic render of dedicated Radiance Cores for path tracing and ray tracing. (Image source: AMD on YouTube)

PS6 will be much more efficient at ray tracing thanks to AMD's new GPU core

AMD and Sony have announced new technology that has been in development for the past couple years and will make the PS6 more efficient and powerful at ray tracing. Future consoles and AMD GPUs will get Universal Compression to hel...

Vineet Washington, 09 Oct 2025 20:47

Close to You short film shown with Pikmin characters (Image source: Nintendo of America with edits)

Nintendo dashes hopes for new Pikmin game, after commenting on Close to You short film

The brief Close to You animated features led to anticipation of a potential new Pikmin game. Unfortunately, the videos are the work of Nintendo Pictures and likely unrelated to Pikmin 5. Several big-budget Nintendo movies are loom...

Adam Corsetti, 09 Oct 2025 18:07

Screenshot from the GTA 6 trailer. (Image source: Rockstar Games on YouTube)

GTA 6 receives an update on the PS Store

GTA 6 recently received an update on PS5, reviving numerous rumors. Indeed, some fans are eagerly awaiting a new trailer for this highly anticipated game.

Alexis Stegmann, 09 Oct 2025 17:33

The Xbox Magnus will power Microsoft's next-gen gaming console (image source: Moore's Law is Dead on YouTube)

New Xbox Magnus: Full specs revealed with a dizzying amount of RAM

Moore's Law is Dead has leaked the full specs of Microsoft's upcoming Xbox Magnus chip. It is slated to power the next Xbox console and is due to be released sometime in 2027.

Anil Ganti, 09 Oct 2025 17:20

Sony unveils new Icon Blue DualSense controller to celebrate the PlayStation’s heritage

Sony has released the Icon Blue Special Edition DualSense controller to mark PlayStation’s 30th anniversary, giving the familiar PS5 gamepad a bold new look inspired by the brand’s signature blue light. The design features layered...

Antony Muchiri, 09 Oct 2025 07:06

Xbox Insider program banner is shown (Image source: Xbox Wire with edits)

Xbox Insider update introduces age verification to comply with UK Online Safety Act

Xbox console users are now witnessing the ramifications of the UK Online Safety Act. Gamers participating in the Xbox Insider program may notice prompts to verify their ages. Despite privacy concerns, the checks are mandatory to r...

Adam Corsetti, 09 Oct 2025 02:44

Switch 2 and PS4 consoles shown side by side (Image source: Nintendo of America, Sony PlayStation)

Switch 2 sales ahead of PS4 in U.S., dismissing fears that console is losing momentum

The Nintendo Switch 2 continues to set new high marks for retail performance. Fresh U.S. data confirms that the previous record holder, the PS4, still lags behind the new handheld. Reports of slowing Switch 2 sales in Europe haven...

Adam Corsetti, 08 Oct 2025 23:11

Planes and helicopters in Battlefield 6. (Image source: Steam)

Battlefield 6 DLSS 4 support at launch comes in clutch for max graphics gamers

EA has announced that Battlefield 6 will require an RTX 5080 to run at 4K, 240 FPS+ at ultra settings. This will require frame generation and the game will support DLSS 4 Multi-Frame Generation at launch.

Vineet Washington, 08 Oct 2025 20:02

Xbox app shown running on a desktop PC (Image source: Xbox Wire)

AMD engineer confirms new Xbox hardware in development, but may not be Series X console successor

An AMD source reveals that a new Xbox console built on the Magnus APU remains a possibility. Microsoft is likely to incorporate the chip into future hardware, but it may not lead to a Series X follow-up. More Game Pass and console...

Adam Corsetti, 08 Oct 2025 17:50

Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 free trial banner (Image source: Activision, Sony PlayStation with edits)

Gamers see Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 free trial as desperate attempt to slow Battlefield 6

Activision will soon host the most comprehensive Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 free trial yet. Fans speculate that the publisher is hoping to halt the momentum of Battlefield 6. Unlike past trials, gamers can try the Black Ops 6 campa...

Adam Corsetti, 08 Oct 2025 01:48

Silent Hill f Xbox game listing with ownership disclaimer (Image source: Xbox gaming with edits)

With Silent Hill f ad, Xbox suddenly makes it clear that buyers don't own games with DRM

Xbox is now warning buyers that it’s selling licenses to play games, rather than ownership. A Silent Hill f disclaimer is likely related to a California law regulating the sale of digital games. Xbox Game Pass highlights how downl...

Adam Corsetti, 07 Oct 2025 22:32

Image from the game Aliens: Fireteam Elite on Steam showing a Xenomorph. (Image source: Steam)

New leaks provide more details about the upcoming Aliens game

A new Aliens game is expected to be released soon, according to several leaks on the internet. However, it is necessary to wait for official information before drawing any conclusions.

Alexis Stegmann, 07 Oct 2025 17:07

PlayStation Plus Extra/Premium subscribers will get access to a new game soon (image source: Sony)

PlayStation Plus Extra to get a new free game on October 21

PlayStation Plus Extra and Premium subscribers will get access to a new game on October 21. It is a critically acclaimed remake of a popular horror title.

Anil Ganti, 07 Oct 2025 16:13

Artwork for Metroid Prime 4: Beyond (image source: Nintendo Japan)

Nintendo reveals new details about Metroid Prime 4: Beyond’s Vi-O-La motorcycle

Nintendo has revealed that Vi-O-La, a Lamorn-engineered motorcycle in Metroid Prime 4: Beyond that can be summoned only in specific Viewros areas and grants Samus on-board actions including boost, power-slide drifting, and homing ...

Rahim Amir Noorali, 07 Oct 2025 11:00

Image showing the October PS Plus lineup. (Image Source: Sony)

Here's when PlayStation Plus October games go live, including Alan Wake 2

Sony will be updating the PlayStation Plus lineup today. Alan Wake 2, Goat Simulator 3, and Cocoon will become available this month, replacing Stardew Valley, Psychonauts 2, and Viewfinder.

Abdul Haddi, 07 Oct 2025 02:46

Xbox Game Pass banner advertising Ultimate and other tiers (Image source: Xbox Wire with edits)

Xbox Game Pass still a great value despite price increase, according to God of War creator

Not all Xbox Game Pass subscribers are ready to abandon the service. The creator of an iconic PlayStation franchise claims that he saves money despite the higher monthly rates. For other gamers, Xbox price increases on consoles an...

Adam Corsetti, 07 Oct 2025 02:06

The ASUS ROG Xbox Ally X pictured (image source: Xbox)

Microsoft reportedly canceled its in-house Xbox handheld over AMD’s 10 million unit sales demand

An industry insider claims Microsoft abandoned plans for an in‑house Xbox handheld after AMD allegedly required a minimum 10 million‑unit commitment to justify a custom SoC, a stipulation Microsoft reportedly judged too risky give...

Rahim Amir Noorali, 06 Oct 2025 19:00

Walmart stocks Xbox section with Switch 2 games, as console loses appeal after price increase

Xbox consoles and games have become scarce at several large retailers. In some locations, Walmart is showcasing Switch 2 games in green-themed display cases. Other stores have responded to the latest Xbox price increase by clearin...

Adam Corsetti, 06 Oct 2025 17:36

Image of the game Silent Hill 2 on Steam. (Image source: Steam)

Silent Hill 2 could be coming to Xbox and Nintendo Switch 2

One year after its release on PS5, Silent Hill 2 could make an appearance on Nintendo Switch 2 and Xbox. But be careful, as it is necessary to remain cautious in the absence of an official announcement.

Alexis Stegmann, 06 Oct 2025 14:05

Developers urged to patch games immediately as major Unity security flaw discovered after 8 years

A critical Unity vulnerability (CVE-2025-59489), discovered June 4, 2025, by researcher RyotaK, enables arbitrary code execution in titles running older versions of the game engine. Unity has since disclosed patches, including a b...

Rahim Amir Noorali, 06 Oct 2025 07:43

Ghost of Yotei banner is shown (Image source: Sony PlayStation YouTube with edits)

Ghost of Yotei leads UK sales charts, but shows declining demand for physical PS5 games

The new first-party PlayStation title is seeing impressive support in one key market. Ghost of Yotei has fended off EA FC 26 and the Super Mario Galaxy remaster to lead UK physical sales. Even so, with the rise of the PlayStation ...

Adam Corsetti, 06 Oct 2025 02:06

Nintendo Switch 2 shown in courtroom with large settlement (Image source: Nintendo of America with edits)

Nintendo piracy lawsuit seeks $4.5 million settlement from Reddit mod who sold Switch ROMs

Nintendo’s latest legal triumph comes at the expense of a Reddit moderator. A U.S. federal court found that James “Archbox” Williams infringed on the company’s copyrights. Using a piracy subreddit, Williams promoted websites that ...

Adam Corsetti, 05 Oct 2025 21:56

Image of Uncharted: Legacy of Thieves Collection on Steam. (Image source: Steam)

Microsoft wanted to create its own Uncharted for the release of the Xbox One

Microsoft wanted to create a game directly inspired by Uncharted when the Xbox One was released. But the project never saw the light of day and was completely abandoned.

Alexis Stegmann, 05 Oct 2025 16:49

A side-by-side comparison of the models running Cyberpunk 2077 (image source: Digital Foundry YT)

The Nintendo Switch 2 reportedly supports two different versions of Nvidia's DLSS offering

Digital Foundry on YouTube revealed that Nintendo’s Switch 2 supports two distinct DLSS modes: a full version similar to PCs, and a faster, ‘light’ model built to upscale games beyond 1080p without tanking performance.

Rahim Amir Noorali, 05 Oct 2025 08:46

This is an Xbox banner shown (Image source: Xbox Wire with edits)

Insider claims new Xbox consoles now in doubt after price increases spark criticism

New Xbox consoles rumored for a 2027 debut may no longer be a certainty. An insider believes that the company will instead emphasize cross-platform games and services. Another Xbox price increase, combined with an unclear strategy...

Adam Corsetti, 05 Oct 2025 02:35

A screengrab from Persona 3 Reload (image source: Steam community)

Sega's Atlus: Persona 3 Reload to stay exclusive to the Nintendo Switch 2 despite earlier porting efforts

Atlus has shed some light on its shelved plans to port Persona 3 Reload to the original Nintendo Switch, which made the remaster exclusive to the newly announced Switch 2 if users want to play on Nintendo's platform.

Rahim Amir Noorali, 04 Oct 2025 20:10

A screengrab of Helldivers 2 running on a PC (image source: Steam Community)

Arrowhead: Helldivers 2's storage bloat stems from a decision to support gamers still using HDDs

A large explainer available on Reddit by Arrowhead Game Studios' deputy technical director explains the tradeoff in detail for what the game developer claims is an attempt to allow for more rounded performance for a potential 12% ...

Rahim Amir Noorali, 04 Oct 2025 08:48

Promotional artwork for Microsoft's Xbox Game Pass (image source: Xbox)

Xbox Game Pass Ultimate price hike sparks backlash across cost-sensitive Brazil, Greece, and South America

Some regions have been hit considerably harder than the US when it comes to Microsoft's new Xbox Game Pass pricing clocking in as much as a 100% increase in price in certain situations.

Rahim Amir Noorali, 04 Oct 2025 07:37

'Get over here!: Genre-defining fighting franchise leaked to hit Xbox Game Pass subscription service soon

It seems as though Mortal Kombat may make an appearance in Xbox Game Pass when it announces the next round of games available to Premium members. While Microsoft and Xbox have not yet announced that Mortal Kombat will be coming to...

Julian van der Merwe, 04 Oct 2025 06:49

Banner promoting Microsoft Activision acquisition (Image source: Microsoft)

Xbox Game Pass price increase vindicates ex-FTC chair who opposed Activision Blizzard acquisition

Some observers dismissed warnings from the FTC head before Microsoft’s Activision Blizzard merger. On the heels of another Xbox Game Pass price increase, Lina Khan’s concerns about rising costs seem justified. She argues that when...

Adam Corsetti, 04 Oct 2025 02:40

Mockup of Red Dead Redemption 2 Enhanced banner (Image source: Rockstar Games with edits)

Steam listing activity may suggest Red Dead Redemption 2 Enhanced announcement is imminent

Red Dead Redemption 2 PS5 and Xbox players may soon be able to experience the Western-themed epic at 60 fps. For the first time since 2019, Steam revised information on its store page. Even if a PC upgrade isn’t as urgent, a rumor...

Adam Corsetti, 03 Oct 2025 23:14

A free Xbox Cloud Gaming tier could be announced soon (image source: Microsoft, edited)

Microsoft reportedly working on a free version of Xbox Cloud Gaming

A new report says Microsoft plans to launch a free tier for Xbox Cloud Gaming soon. It will be supported by ads, and sessions could be limited to one hour at a time, at least initially.

Anil Ganti, 03 Oct 2025 19:03

Xbox Game Pass Ultimate drops Call of Duty add-on discounts following price increase

After a price increase, Xbox Game Pass Ultimate subscribers are finding fewer benefits to the service. Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 beta testers will no longer save money on add-ons. Microsoft has also removed discounts on DLC for ot...

Adam Corsetti, 03 Oct 2025 17:49

PlaySTation Plus subscribers will have acccess to three new games on October 7 (image source: Sony)

PlayStation Plus free games for October 2025 revealed

Sony has revealed its PlayStation Plus lineup for October 2025. It is spearheaded by Alan Wake 2, a popular survival horror title launched two years ago.

Anil Ganti, 03 Oct 2025 04:12

Xbox Series S banner with Game Pass library and controller (Image source: Xbox Wire with edits)

Xbox consoles severely discounted at Sam's Club, as price increases have retailers clearing stock

The Series S console was once a reasonably inexpensive way to access popular AAA titles. It’s no longer as affordable following another Xbox price increase, but Sam’s Club is clearing out remaining inventory. Warehouse members are...

Adam Corsetti, 03 Oct 2025 01:00

Battlefield 6 and Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 box art (Image source: Sony PlayStation with edits)

Battlefield 6 could challenge Call of Duty superiority with huge Steam pre-order advantage

New Battlefield 6 pre-order data suggests it may secure a rare sales victory over a Call of Duty rival. Boosted by the Battlefield 6 open beta, three times the number of Steam users have reserved the shooter. Recent Xbox Game Pass...

Adam Corsetti, 02 Oct 2025 22:18

Final Fantasy Remake Part 3 banner with Cloud is shown (Image source: Square Enix, Nintendo of America with edits)

Final Fantasy 7 Remake Part 3 update could boost hopes for simultaneous cross-platform release

Square Enix intends to ship Final Fantasy Remake Part 3 on multiple platforms without delays. The publisher has development teams optimizing the game for different systems. After ending PS5 exclusivity, the final part of the trilo...

Adam Corsetti, 02 Oct 2025 18:19

The PlayStation 4 will lose access to several PSN features early next year. (Image source: Fabian Albert & Unsplash)

Sony PlayStation 4 to lose multiple PSN features soon

According to a new leak, Sony plans to discontinue multiple PSN features it designed for the PlayStation 4. Described as a unifying change, the removal will initially only apply to new PlayStation 4 releases.

Alex Alderson, 02 Oct 2025 17:44

The Corsair Void V2 Max Wireless series of gaming headsets provide gamers with simultaneous 2.4 Ghz and Bluetooth connections with Dolby Atmos Spatial Audio. (Image source: Corsair)

Corsair unveils Void v2 Max Wireless and Void v2 Max Wireless for Xbox gaming headsets for computers, consoles, and phones

The Corsair Void v2 Max Wireless headsets, designed for computer, console, and mobile gamers, deliver Dolby Atmos Spatial Audio via simultaneous 2.4 GHz and Bluetooth connections, featuring AI-powered background noise reduction an...

David Chien, 02 Oct 2025 08:13

Microsoft executive boasts PS5 games on new Xbox handheld, but defends existing consoles

Xbox leadership is increasingly emphasizing how the ROG Xbox Ally supports many PS5 games. In a Tokyo Game Show interview, Sarah Bond referred to Spider-Man titles as popular cross-platform games. She also reaffirmed Microsoft’s c...

Adam Corsetti, 02 Oct 2025 04:28

Pokémon and Palworld creatures are shown (Image source: Game Freak, Pocketpair with edits)

As Nintendo Palworld lawsuit continues, former Capcom dev advises not buying the game

Not everyone is siding with Pocketpair during Nintendo’s Palworld lawsuit. Many critics question the claims of patent infringement, but a former Capcom developer has a different opinion. Yoshiki Okamoto implores gamers not to supp...

Adam Corsetti, 01 Oct 2025 23:13

A screengrab of Wedbush Securities' Michael Pachter (image source: Yahoo Finance YT)

Wedbush Securities' Michael Pachter doubles down on criticism of 'terrible company' Sony's gaming business

Wedbush Securities analyst Michael Pachter did not mince words when he covered Sony's current posture in the gaming business, advising investors not to buy stock in the consumer electronics giant for exposure in the company.

Rahim Amir Noorali, 01 Oct 2025 18:52

Characters from Port Gellhorn city in GTA 6. (Image source: Rockstar)

The anticipation for GTA 6 is making some fans do crazy, illegal things

A recent video shared by a YouTuber showed them waiting outside Rockstar North in Scotland and walking up to developers asking when the next trailer is coming out. The behaviour has been condemned by several people but some others...

Vineet Washington, 01 Oct 2025 17:53

GTA 6 PS5 Pro bundle more likely after console will be sold with a game for the first time

GTA 6 is widely anticipated to be a PS5 Pro Enhanced game when its release date arrives. With the first PS5 Pro bundle including EA FC 26 surfacing, an option with the Rockstar Games project seems more likely. Previous rumors disc...

Adam Corsetti, 01 Oct 2025 17:23

Amazon France accidentally sent an ROG Xbox Ally X three weeks before launch (image source: Microsoft)

Lucky Redditor gets ROG Xbox Ally X well ahead of official launch date

A Reddit user based in Belgium has received their ROG Xbox Ally X nearly three weeks earlier. While they didn't post any benchmarks, it could run Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 at a respectable framerate.

Anil Ganti, 01 Oct 2025 02:50

A banner announcing Silent Hill f's 1 million copy milestone (image source: Konami)

Silent Hill f sold a mammoth 1 million copies worldwide on launch day

Konami says Silent Hill f sold over 1 million copies worldwide on launch day, following its September 25, 202,5 release, a rapid commercial milestone that bolsters the franchise's preexisting 11.7 million lifetime sales since the ...

Rahim Amir Noorali, 30 Sep 2025 23:41

The PlayStation: The First 30 Years 400 Page Photography Book by Read Only Memory (image source: PlayStation Blog)

PlayStation celebrates 30th anniversary with £245 collector's book and Reebok sneaker collaboration

Sony is marking the 30th anniversary of PlayStation's 1995 North American and European debut with a roster of nostalgic merchandise led by "PlayStation: First 30 Years," a 400‑page Read‑Only Memory photography book available for p...

Rahim Amir Noorali, 30 Sep 2025 23:26

Consoles Hub

Lenovo is giving away two free Legion Go 2 handhelds

PS6 will be much more efficient at ray tracing thanks to AMD's new GPU core

Nintendo dashes hopes for new Pikmin game, after commenting on Close to You short film

GTA 6 receives an update on the PS Store

New Xbox Magnus: Full specs revealed with a dizzying amount of RAM

Update | Xbox Game Pass price hike is not for everyone as subscribers share confusing emails

Sony unveils new Icon Blue DualSense controller to celebrate the PlayStation’s heritage

Xbox Insider update introduces age verification to comply with UK Online Safety Act

Switch 2 sales ahead of PS4 in U.S., dismissing fears that console is losing momentum

Battlefield 6 DLSS 4 support at launch comes in clutch for max graphics gamers

AMD engineer confirms new Xbox hardware in development, but may not be Series X console successor

Gamers see Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 free trial as desperate attempt to slow Battlefield 6

With Silent Hill f ad, Xbox suddenly makes it clear that buyers don't own games with DRM

New leaks provide more details about the upcoming Aliens game

PlayStation Plus Extra to get a new free game on October 21

Nintendo reveals new details about Metroid Prime 4: Beyond’s Vi-O-La motorcycle

Here's when PlayStation Plus October games go live, including Alan Wake 2

Xbox Game Pass still a great value despite price increase, according to God of War creator

Microsoft reportedly canceled its in-house Xbox handheld over AMD’s 10 million unit sales demand

Walmart stocks Xbox section with Switch 2 games, as console loses appeal after price increase

Silent Hill 2 could be coming to Xbox and Nintendo Switch 2

Developers urged to patch games immediately as major Unity security flaw discovered after 8 years

Ghost of Yotei leads UK sales charts, but shows declining demand for physical PS5 games

Nintendo piracy lawsuit seeks $4.5 million settlement from Reddit mod who sold Switch ROMs

Microsoft wanted to create its own Uncharted for the release of the Xbox One

The Nintendo Switch 2 reportedly supports two different versions of Nvidia's DLSS offering

Insider claims new Xbox consoles now in doubt after price increases spark criticism

Update | Nintendo wants Japanese government to limit generative AI use in game development

Sega's Atlus: Persona 3 Reload to stay exclusive to the Nintendo Switch 2 despite earlier porting efforts

Arrowhead: Helldivers 2's storage bloat stems from a decision to support gamers still using HDDs

Xbox Game Pass Ultimate price hike sparks backlash across cost-sensitive Brazil, Greece, and South America

'Get over here!: Genre-defining fighting franchise leaked to hit Xbox Game Pass subscription service soon

Xbox Game Pass price increase vindicates ex-FTC chair who opposed Activision Blizzard acquisition

Steam listing activity may suggest Red Dead Redemption 2 Enhanced announcement is imminent

Microsoft reportedly working on a free version of Xbox Cloud Gaming

Xbox Game Pass Ultimate drops Call of Duty add-on discounts following price increase

PlayStation Plus free games for October 2025 revealed

Xbox consoles severely discounted at Sam's Club, as price increases have retailers clearing stock

Battlefield 6 could challenge Call of Duty superiority with huge Steam pre-order advantage

Final Fantasy 7 Remake Part 3 update could boost hopes for simultaneous cross-platform release

Sony PlayStation 4 to lose multiple PSN features soon

Corsair unveils Void v2 Max Wireless and Void v2 Max Wireless for Xbox gaming headsets for computers, consoles, and phones

Microsoft executive boasts PS5 games on new Xbox handheld, but defends existing consoles

As Nintendo Palworld lawsuit continues, former Capcom dev advises not buying the game

Wedbush Securities' Michael Pachter doubles down on criticism of 'terrible company' Sony's gaming business

The anticipation for GTA 6 is making some fans do crazy, illegal things

GTA 6 PS5 Pro bundle more likely after console will be sold with a game for the first time

Lucky Redditor gets ROG Xbox Ally X well ahead of official launch date

Silent Hill f sold a mammoth 1 million copies worldwide on launch day

PlayStation celebrates 30th anniversary with £245 collector's book and Reebok sneaker collaboration

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