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The latest PlayStation 5 beta firmware update is rolling out to a limited number of consoles in a few markets (Canada, Japan, Germany, France, the US, and the UK). Its highlights include enhanced noise cancellation and controller speaker audio, as well as the improved visual interaction with the host in Share Screen.

Two insiders familiar with Atlus revealed yesterday that Persona 4 and Persona 2 will return soon. The first will get a remake while the latter will be remastered for all consoles, including the next-gen Xbox and the Nintendo Switch 2. Sadly, there no release date was mentioned.

According to Nintendo's recently published financial reports, the Nintendo Switch is continuing to sell like hot cakes. The total number of Switch units (across all models) hit 139.36 million as of the end of December 2023. However, console sales have declined by roughly 7.8% year-over-year.

The sale of physical games is becoming less and less worthwhile. According to rumors, some retailers have already started to take them off the shelves completely.

A couple of known Nintendo Switch 2 commenters have either directly or indirectly stated that an event of some kind is incoming, which could possibly be a Switch 2 reveal event. In one case, the source is adamant that a trusted insider has given them exciting information that points to the Switch successor coming soon. However, another well-known commenter seems unconvinced.

Moore's Law Is Dead reports that Microsoft has always tried to shop around before turning to AMD just to obtain a better deal. For the next gen console contract, however, Microsoft sure seems to be taking its sweet time picking a production partner, giving Intel the opportunity to try and secure a big win for its foundry business.

While Microsoft adds new games to the Xbox Game Pass every month, a few games also have to leave the subscription service on a regular basis. This month, this affects two games.

The latest promotion on the Playstation Store is titled 'Critic's Choice Sale' and features hundreds of discounted blockbusters for the Playstation 4 and Playstation 5, including crowd favorites such as The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim and The Last of Us Part I.

GTA 6 is set to establish new standards in the gaming cosmos. The developers have already secured new AI patents that could make one of the biggest fan wishes come true.

Sony could be in the early stages of developing a new handheld console per the latest report from Moore’s Law is Dead. Sony’s latest portable gaming device, the PS Portal, only streams games over the network leaving players who want a truly portable system like the PSP of yesteryear only with options from third-parties like Nintendo Switch, Valve, and ASUS to name a few.

Hideo Kojima has finally provided a glimpse at the follow-up to Death Stranding. Eventually arriving as Death Stranding 2 On The Beach, the sequel contains a new game world and a different operations base for Sam Bridges.

The CEO of Electronic Arts, Andrew Wilson, was asked by an analyst to comment about the Switch 2 in a recent earnings call. The executive was careful not to offer up any substantial details about the rumored Nintendo Switch 2 console, but he did offer the statement that “new platforms are good for us”, especially for some of EA’s major titles.

Following the popularity of the Stormcloud Vapor Special Edition of the Xbox Wireless Controller, Microsoft is expanding the collection with six new colors that combine the swirl pattern with some more colorful accents.

A renowned YouTuber has revealed early details about an OLED display mod for the Switch Lite, Nintendo's second-best-selling Switch console released to date. Not only has the YouTuber detailed rough pricing, but they have shown various examples of the 'Nintendo Switch Lite OLED' and mentioned HDMI output support, too.

Spec Ops: The Line was released 12 years back. Developed by YAGER, it's a controversial title due to its storyline, but it's still a highly regarded third-person military shooter. However, yesterday, it got delisted from Steam and other game stores. Publisher 2K explained it's due to the expiration of "several partnership licenses."

After numerous promises and a few false starts, Digital Extremes has finally successfully implemented cross-platform save in Warframe. Players will now be able to use one account across their Nintendo Switch, PC, PlayStation, and Xbox devices — but at great cost for accounts created after November 24.

In order to unleash the full potential of AMD's Phoenix and Hawk Point APUs, Ayaneo is introducing a vapor chamber cooling system that may become standard for all future models. Even though the production costs are higher compared to traditional copper heatpipe systems, the price of the console will barely reflect this.

There has been some confusion about whether the MSI Claw A1M will deliver on its VRR promises, but the company has offered corrections, confirming that the gaming handheld will in fact sport VRR support.

For the latest refresh, the Steam Deck received an upgrade to a 7.4-inch OLED display, which reaches a remarkable peak brightness of 1000 nits. A burn-in test now shows the disadvantages of such a screen, as burn-in remains a problem on OLED screens.

Anyone who experienced the console shortage of the PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S is probably dreading flashbacks to the launch of the new Nintendo console. According to the latest rumors, however, fans can rest assured: there will probably be enough Switch 2 consoles for everyone.

Microsoft has already announced four new games that will enrich the Xbox Game Pass this February. In addition to three indie titles, gamers can also look forward to a top-class RPG remake.

It appears that a new State of Play is en route with a slew of game premiers. Per the leaks, the State of Play could air in a few days with games like Death Stranding 2, Silent Hill 2, and Judas in tow. Interestingly, the rumors also talk of a new Metro title that could debut at the showcase.

CheckMag It has been widely reported that the Nintendo Switch 2 console will be arriving in 2024 sporting an 8-inch LCD panel. Despite this being unconfirmed information from an analyst, it still has many fans concerned about both the size and display choice for the Switch 2. However, these gamers should remind themselves of just how innovative Nintendo is for a company of its size and prestige.

Coinciding with the launch of Death Stranding on the App Store for the iPhone, Backbone has launched a new limited edition Backbone One x Death Stranding controller. Costing $125, the new accessory will also come with a free copy of the game, normally worth $40.

An Asus executive recently confirmed that the second-generation gaming handheld is due as soon as 2024. The updated device will continue to run Windows 11, but Asus will "focus more on gaming" in the new version — a curious statement, considering the original ROG Ally is already a potent gaming machine.

The decision to ship the Next Lite consoles with the HoloISO OS was criticized by the user community and Ayaneo is returning to Windows 11 out of the box. HoloISO will still be available to download for users who prefer a Linux-based experience.

Fresh speculation about the state of an Xbox controller refresh has emerged online. Expected to be released this spring, the controller is being developed under the codename and could retail for $69.99 in the US.

The CEO of Sony, Kenichiro Yoshida, has talked about the future of PlayStation games in an interview with Norges Bank Investment Management. According to the CEO, Sony’s “gaming experiences” will “expand to PC, mobile, and cloud.”

A new trailer for the upcoming Nintendo Switch title Princess Peach: Showtime! dropped today, showcasing multiple costumes for the Mushroom Kingdom Princess to use while conquering the stage. The game launches March 22.

Steam Deck owners can now upgrade their screen to a 1200p IPS panel. It has a peak brightness of 400 nits and is more colour-accurate than the original. You

The ReBoi DIY kit on Kickstarter promises to turn a Raspberry Pi Zero into a retro console in the shape of a GameBoy Color. The kit is designed to be assembled without soldering.

More supposed Nintendo Switch 2 specs and performance details have surfaced, although as ever they remain unconfirmed until the Big N says different. While specifications for a base Switch 2 model seem somewhat uninspiring, there is mention of a Switch 2 Pro model by the same source that could offer what many fans are already hoping for with the next-generation console.

As far as the release of a Switch successor is concerned, Nintendo has remained largely silent to date. Nevertheless, it considered to be a certainty that a new console is in the works. Another clear indication of this is a recently published survey in which a number of game developers stated that they are already working on titles for the supposed Switch 2, fuelling further speculation.

CheckMag The first proper Indiana Jones game in 15 years is set to release in 2024. Indiana Jones and the Great Circle has heavyweights Bethesda and Machine Games behind it. Having successfully relaunched the Wolfenstein series to critical acclaim, could this be the future of the Indiana Jones franchise?

An alleged Nixxes employee has revealed the company's PC roadmap for 2024. It plans to bring a plethora of PlayStation exclusives to the platform, even older games like Infamous: Second Son.

Pocketpair's latest creation, the crafting and survival title Palworld, launched with a bang, breaking the one million sales threshold in just eight hours. This open-world game is available on Windows, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X | S consoles and can be played by up to 32 players per server.

Machine Games is reportedly working on an upcoming Quake game, internally referred to as Quake 6. It is not immediately clear if it is a new entry to the franchise or a remaster.

CheckMag The Intel Core Ultra 7 CPU and its Arc iGPU in the MSI Claw A1M are set to break AMD's apparent monopoly on gaming handhelds, but hall-effect joysticks and a Thunderbolt 4 port are also strengths that cannot be ignored with this potential Steam Deck killer.

A homebrew version of the Nintendo's Wii Shop, which officially closed in January 2019, is now available as a public beta. Dubbed the "RiiShop," this storefront aims to accurately recreate the original Wii Shop, complete with all the Wii Channels, WiiWare, and Virtual Console titles available on the console. The release is still in beta and is under active development.

A Chiphell poster states that Valve plans to launch the Steam Deck 2 sometime in late 2026. It is said to feature a 90 Hz 900p OLED panel and a 6-core CPU.

Flying in the face of Sony's lacklustre PlayStation Portal remote play experience, DIY Perks takes advantage of the redesigned PS5 internals to create a stunning, and thick, premium portable PlayStation experience.

Elden Ring's first story DLC, Shadow of the Erdtree, could launch soon. An unknown app has just been added to the game's Steam listing as DLC, meaning it could launch just in time for the game's second anniversary.

The Atari 400 is celebrating a small comeback: the mini-console with the look of a home computer from 1983 will be launched in March together with 25 games and a USB joystick. The device will also be able to play ROM games from a USB stick.

A leaked listing from Best Buy Canada details a new version of the PlayStation 5's DualSense controller with double the battery life of the current model. While the page was quickly removed, this listing could hint at an update for the PS5's controller coming soon.

CheckMag The Raspberry Pi 5 is a single board computer that has seen a significant boost to performance this generation. With support for PCIE devices, massive overclocking headroom, a physical on / off switch and an active cooling option, here are 4 projects to get you started with your new Raspberry Pi.

Two of the best RPGs released for the Game Boy Advance are coming to Nintendo's Switch Online service. Golden Sun and Golden Sun: The Lost Age are beloved classics that will be easily playable via the Switch Online Expansion Pack.

A company representative told IGN that MSI has drawn up plans for its future handheld consoles. It treats handhelds like gaming laptops and plans to launch one every two to three years.

One-Netbook shared details on the OneXPlayer X1 just a few days ago. Its main features include Intel Core Ultra 7 155H as the processor, a 10.95-inch 2.5K screen, up to 64 GB of RAM, and an OcuLink port. The company has now announced that the 3-in-1 gaming handheld will debut on January 16.