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A new leak has revealed the full list of games that are coming to Microsoft's anticipated Xbox Game Pass tier. With dozens of titles to choose from at launch, the Xbox Game Pass Starter Edition is expected to contain a few games missing from the Essential tier, too.

During the IGN x ID@Xbox showcase event hosted today, Xbox announced 15 new day-one games for Game Pass. The lineup includes Aphelion, Beastro, and more.

Gamers could see Microsoft add yet another tier to its monthly subscription service. At a likely tempting price, the Xbox Game Pass Starter Edition would combine a catalog of games with cloud streaming. A Discord Nitro leak hints that the plan will also bundle third-party subscriptions.

Xbox branding is returning to prominence, now replacing Microsoft Gaming. The Verge reported on an internal meeting hosted by CEO Asha Sharma that confirmed the change. She has also emphasized the value of first-party hardware as marketing ramps up for Project Helix.

Invincible VS' Story Mode is noted as "an original experience from the team behind the show," and tackles a parallel timeline with Omni-Man remaining loyal to Viltrum and attempting a takeover of Earth with four other Viltrumites, including Conquest, Thula, Lucan, and Anissa.

If an influential former-Sony executive is correct, more PS5 PC ports will surface. Shuhei Yoshida argues that multi-platform games recoup the high development costs of PlayStation exclusives. Yet, with single-player titles, Steam sales may be lower than the publisher anticipated.

Ubisoft Montreal reassigns Alterra development team as the company shifts focus to the worldwide reveal of Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced.

A new leak has revealed the price of Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced. The regular version costs about as much as a modern-day AAA game, and the Collector’s Edition is understandably a lot more expensive.

Infinity Nikki Version 2.5 Where All Souls Return is live today on iOS, Android, PC, and PS5, adding the Boneyard region, new Ability Outfits, and PS5 Pro visual enhancements.

Capcom is on a hot streak, with Pragmata its latest title to enjoy positive reviews. Even so, the publisher’s stock hasn’t benefited from it reaching 1 million sales in 2 days. An analyst thinks investors are already looking for the next big game to surface.

A gaming industry veteran has learned that GTA 6 should arrive on November 19th. Dan Dawkins downplays concerns about a later-than-expected Take-Two Interactive earnings call announcement. He predicts a mid-May report with the third GTA 6 trailer premiering shortly beforehand.

Sony recently raised the price of the PS5 Digital Edition to $599. However, thanks to an ongoing deal, you can save $200 and grab it for just $399.

Owlcat Games' The Expanse: Osiris Reborn closed beta is live today. One mission in, it is already one of the most exciting sci-fi RPGs in development, with sharp combat and stunning zero-gravity gameplay.

Splatoon Raiders, the fourth and latest title in the Splatoon series has received a new gameplay trailer and a release date. The spin-off video game, which is available to pre-order now, will only be released for the Nintendo Switch 2.

Microsoft could introduce highly customizable Xbox Game Pass tiers. An insider explains that players could see first-party games, cloud gaming, and bundled subscriptions become add-ons. With the Game Pass Ultimate price already lower, more affordable, tailored plans are possible.

Neverness to Everness confirms April 29 global launch on iOS, Android, PS5, and PC with major brand collaborations and one of the most player-friendly gacha structures seen at launch this year.

The Xbox Game Pass subscription has gone through multiple price increases since launch, and a lot of players felt the service was getting too expensive. However, Microsoft has finally announced a price drop.

Jason Ronald, Vice President of Next Generation at Xbox, has shot down speculation around the unavailability of a 1st-party Project Helix Xbox console. The APU allegedly powering the next-gen Xbox Helix is rumored to be available to other OEMs as well.

The Xbox Project Helix will reportedly be powered by the AMD Magnus APU with a Zen 6 CPU and an RDNA 5 GPU. However, according to KeplerL2, the Magnus APU won't be exclusive to the Xbox Helix. So, we could see more OEMs launch gaming consoles/machines with the AMD Magnus APU.

Plaion says the Neo Geo AES+, launching November 13, 2026, is a 1:1 reproduction built around newly re-engineered ASIC chips rather than emulation or an FPGA approach, with noted retro hardware specialists Jotego and Furrtek involved in development. However, FPGA developer Pramod Somashekar alleges the project could effectively be a MiSTer-derived design split into multiple ASICs, a potential “bait and switch” that could limit post-launch updates, despite the console’s modern HDMI and legacy CRT-friendly outputs.

Gamers could soon see Valve showcase the contents of the Steam Controller packaging. SteamDB includes a new entry for an unboxing video of the accessory. If the company intends to ship the Steam Machine and Steam Frame with the PC controller, an update may be days away.

Fans may not need to wait until the April 23rd Ubisoft broadcast to see the Black Flag remake. Several images and a segment of a trailer have leaked on social media. Rumors suggest July 9th will be the Assassin’s Creed: Black Flag Resynced release date.

8BitDo has a Forza Horizon 6 edition charging dock for Xbox wireless controllers. The dock has some nifty features and even comes with free accessories, such as a rechargeable battery for your controller.

Sony is now stipulating that gamers in the UK and Ireland complete age verification. PSN users must prove their identities or lose access to text messaging, voice chat, and more. Privacy advocates worry that companies will fail to protect sensitive information they collect.

The next generation of Xbox is in development with a possible 2027 timeline and there have been quite a few leaks and rumors about the system’s capabilities. The latest is that the GPU may not be as customized as it has been in previous console generations.

SNK has launched the Metal Slug 30th anniversary project, teasing a series reboot with new games in development under the "Mission Reboot" banner.

Microsoft has made the Limited Edition Forza Horizon 6 Xbox Controller and Wireless Headset official. The controller boasts a transparent shell, while the headset introduces custom sound effects. With the designs drawing mixed reactions, some gamers find the artwork too outlandish.

Microsoft has revealed the second lineup of games that Game Pass members will be able to enjoy this month. The lineup includes Little Rocket Lab, Final Fantasy V, and more.

Chris Avellone, senior writer and lead designer of Fallout: New Vegas, says Bethesda “lectured” him after he publicly promised the game would run at 30 FPS, recalling a tense meeting where a tech director scolded him for making the claim. Avellone argues the incident underscored deeper problems with the aging Gamebryo engine, which had long been blamed for performance issues and instability, before Bethesda later moved on to the Creation Engine.

Former PlayStation Studios head Shuhei Yoshida revealed at the Alt:Games festival that he was fired from his role in 2019 by the former CEO. Yoshida claims he was removed for refusing "ridiculous" orders before moving on to lead indie projects.

A new leak has revealed two unreleased Intel Panther Lake chips. The Arc G3 Extreme and Arc G3 are tailor-made for handheld consoles, and they are expected to surface sometime in Q2 2026.

Despite pleas from fans, Bethesda may not be able to create a Fallout: New Vegas remaster. A former Obsidian Entertainment developer thinks the company lacks the essential source code. Without a capable engineer on staff, the rumored Fallout 3 remaster is more likely.

Stable performance has contributed to an enthusiastic response to the Pragmata release date. Yet, a PS5 Pro review shows how the console takes the Capcom game’s graphics to another level. Frame rates are more consistent than the base PS5, while ray tracing adds luster to futuristic environments.

Costco has reduced the sale prices of Nintendo Switch 2 games well below any prior Amazon discount. Pokémon Legends: Z-A, Metroid Prime 4: Beyond, and Kirby Air Riders are at least 50% off. Costco members can use the store’s app to see what locations have the titles in stock.

4A Games says Metro 2039, due in winter 2026, has been fundamentally reshaped by Russia’s 2022 invasion of Ukraine, with the studio developing under wartime conditions and reorienting the story toward the consequences of conflict, tyranny, silence, and freedom. Set in 2039 after Metro Exodus, the game returns to Moscow’s tunnels under the Novoreich and a new Führer, Spartan Ranger Hunter, while players follow a new protagonist, “The Stranger,” amid propaganda and fear.

Forza Horizon 6 has surpassed 500,000 pre-sales on Steam roughly a month before launch, translating to an estimated $30 million in gross revenue when factoring in different editions and regional pricing, according to Alinea Analytics. The figures point to exceptional momentum, potentially exceeding 2 million Steam sales in the first 24 hours, while additional demand from the Microsoft Store and Xbox Game Pass is not included.

SNK has partnered with Plaion to launch a modern version of its 90s console, the NeoGeo AES. Called the NeoGeo AES+, it keeps the design of the original and is compatible with the original AES cartridges.

A datamine suggests that Microsoft could debut new Game Pass plans with Xbox Cloud Gaming. Tiers called Triton and Duet have leaked, with the latter part of a rumored Netflix bundle. Both options would only allow a fixed number of hours per month for cloud streaming.

When it comes to performance uplift for the next generation of PlayStation consoles, leakers can’t seem to agree. Known leaker and insider KeplerL2 has called out another leaker and insider, MLID, for misinterpreting AMD’s internal performance numbers.

Xbox CEO Asha Sharma may have plans to turn around the fortunes of Game Pass. Even so, former PlayStation executive Shawn Layden doesn’t see much hope for the service. A social media post explains why the Xbox Game Pass price increase is not the source of its struggles.

Nintendo fans sensitive to choppy graphics may find the Pragmata Switch 2 port disappointing. A performance review reveals how frame rates plummet into the 30s and 40s. The PS5 has less of an advantage with image clarity, but the PlayStation console produces smoother visuals.

Some Saros buyers were anticipating a higher frame rate performance mode in the PS5 Pro version. The PlayStation Blog confirmed that the game will render at 60 fps, like on the base console. Even so, cutscenes will display at 30 fps, without an option to engage in hectic gunplay at 120Hz.

The Turtle Beach Stealth Pro II aims to be a more comfortable gaming headset with versatile connectivity. It pairs with up to 4 devices supporting Bluetooth or 2.4GHz audio, bolstered by longer-lasting batteries. Dual 60mm drivers promise a more robust sound while ANC returns to reduce interference.

Rockstar Games is reportedly planning physical releases for Red Dead Redemption on PS5 and Switch 2 on May 7, 2026. Price reports currently vary between €32.90 and €34.99 for the bundle including the Undead Nightmare expansion.

The Sony PlayStation 6 and the next-gen Xbox Helix will reportedly feature powerful AMD APUs with Zen 6 CPU cores and RDNA 5 graphics. Moore's Law Is Dead claims that the consoles will bring a major graphical uplift and an even bigger ray tracing and AI improvement.

The latest Scuf controller adapts the Envision Pro for Sony’s console. Leaking on Amazon, the Scuf Omega blends generous customization with lower-latency DualSense connectivity. The wireless PS5 controller also boasts TMR technology, but buyers will pay a premium for these advantages.

With a list price of $449, the Nintendo Switch 2 is more expensive than the Steam Deck, and could soon become even more expensive due to the DRAM crisis. With a version of the Nintendo Switch 2 that only functions as a home console, Nintendo could offer more performance at a lower price.