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Battlefield 6 reveal trailer showing destruction of a bridge. (Image source: Battlefield on YouTube)

Battlefield 6 single-player has been revealed, multiplayer reveal coming soon

Battlefield 6 has been finally revealed with some game engine footage that sets the scene for the campaign. There is a lot of environmental destruction, vehicles, gunplay, and action-packed moments in the trailer.

Vineet Washington, 24 Jul 2025 18:15

Xbox and Switch 2 logos stacked side by side (Image source: Microsoft Xbox Gaming, Nintendo of America with edits)

Microsoft could announce Xbox Switch 2 games and more PS5 ports within weeks, according to insider

Even after Phil Spencer hinted that Xbox games would arrive on the Switch 2, Nintendo fans continue to wait. The Game Business predicts that official announcements could come within a matter of weeks. With improved Switch 2 specs,...

Adam Corsetti, 24 Jul 2025 17:15

Promotional art for Elden Ring: Nightreign (image source: Bandai Namco Entertainment)

Elden Ring: Nightreign tops June 2025 U.S. sales charts; outsells Death Stranding 2 and Mario Kart World

Elden Ring: Nightreign dominated US sales for the month of June this year after releasing at the tail end of May on PC, PlayStation and Xbox simultaneously.

Rahim Amir Noorali, 24 Jul 2025 08:27

Nintendo Switch 2 becomes fastest-selling console in Japan, outselling PS2 and Game Boy Advance in record time

The Nintendo Switch 2 console is going from strength to strength in the game publisher's native territory of Japan.

Rahim Amir Noorali, 24 Jul 2025 03:01

Analyst no longer predicts massive Xbox Game Pass growth, citing PS5 games as hurting the service

Pessimism continues to build over Microsoft's Xbox Game Pass strategy. Michael Pachter believes that a lack of console sales will negatively impact the subscription service. Offering Xbox games on the PS5 and other platforms also ...

Adam Corsetti, 23 Jul 2025 21:48

Alleged artwork from the battle royale mode in Battlefield 6. (Image source: temporyal on X)

Battlefield 6 release date and price leak

Battlefield 6 is said to release early October, much sooner than anticipated since EA had given a pre-March 2026 timeline. If the latest leak is true, the game will set players back €70 on PC and €80 on consoles.

Vineet Washington, 23 Jul 2025 17:31

Multiple Nintendo Switch 2 (pictured) users are fed up with issues regarding the handheld's docked mode. (Image source: Hannes Brecher/Notebookcheck)

Nintendo Switch 2 users are facing persistent HDMI connectivity issues in docked mode

Some Nintendo Switch 2 users are facing HDMI signal loss and HDR issues on LG TVs. Disabling 120Hz and setting HDR tone mapping to HGiG are key workarounds as of now until official fixes arrive.

Anubhav Sharma, 23 Jul 2025 17:30

Microsoft may introduce standalone Xbox Cloud Gaming subscriptions with tier-specific games

Gamers who rely on streaming may no longer have to subscribe to Game Pass Ultimate. A Better xCloud leak hints that Microsoft could unveil separate Xbox Cloud Gaming plans. Some third-party and Xbox exclusive games would only be a...

Adam Corsetti, 23 Jul 2025 16:49

Sony has announced a new beta software update for the PS5 and PS5 Pro (image source: Sony)

Upcoming PlayStation beta adds new controller features and intriguing new power state

Sony's upcoming beta for the PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 5 Pro will add a 'low power' mode to the console. Additionally, it lets you pair your DualSense controller with multiple devices simultaneously.

Anil Ganti, 23 Jul 2025 16:36

Trailer confirms EA Sports FC 26 on Switch 2 will have same current-gen features as Series X and PS5 game

Nintendo fans will soon have access to the latest EA Sports FC 26 innovations. For the first time, the Switch 2 game will boast identical features as other current-gen consoles. Improved Switch 2 specs have encouraged more third-p...

Adam Corsetti, 22 Jul 2025 21:44

A screengrab of the Shadow of the Colossus 2017 E3 trailer (image source: PlayStation YT)

Shadow of the Colossus designer Fumito Ueda believes the age of creating new game mechanics may be over

The game designer feels that developers and studios are better off focusing on refining existing game mechanics while focusing on aesthetic, art, and emotional resonance.

Rahim Amir Noorali, 22 Jul 2025 20:55

Artwork from Battlefield's recent Community Update (image source: Battlefield X)

Battlefield 6 Open Beta might be coming soon as EA API leak suggests potential August 4 access

Battlefield 6 just became official today, and the Open Beta might be only a few days away as per data mined by Redditors on the Battlefield subreddit.

Rahim Amir Noorali, 22 Jul 2025 20:35

Test Drive Unlimited Solar Crown retail box art is shown (Image source: Amazon with edits)

Test Drive Unlimited dev downplays low Steam player counts, claiming stronger support as a PS5 game

Even with depressing Steam player counts, Nacon continues to update Test Drive Unlimited Solar Crown. A developer for the racing title claims it has more support as a PS5 game. Sebastian Waxin warns critics against depending on si...

Adam Corsetti, 22 Jul 2025 18:05

The Sony PlayStation 30th Anniversary limited edition console and controller pictured (image source: PlayStation Direct)

PlayStation’s 30th anniversary PS5 console and DualSense are in stock for UK PS Plus members

The limited edition console and controllers will be available to PlayStation Plus members with an active subscription for 48 hours before it opens to other consumers

Rahim Amir Noorali, 22 Jul 2025 06:57

Cover art for the Sony PlayStation Summer Sale event (image source: Playstation.com)

Judge denies Sony's offer to placate PlayStation users with store credit in digital game overpricing suit

A U.S. judge has rejected Sony’s attempt to settle a class-action lawsuit alleging that the company overcharged millions of PlayStation Store users for digital purchases.

Rahim Amir Noorali, 22 Jul 2025 06:38

The Atari 2600 Plus PAC-MAN Edition costs more than the standard edition. (Image source: Atari)

Atari marks PAC-MAN's 45th anniversary with limited edition Atari 2600 Plus and CX-40 Plus wireless joysticks

Atari has announced a limited edition of its Atari 2600+ console to celebrate PAC-MAN's 45th anniversary. The bright yellow console launches alongside limited edition CX-40+ wireless joysticks modeled after PAC-MAN and the Ghost G...

Habeeb Onawole, 22 Jul 2025 01:20

No Rest for the Wicked artwork with Xbox consoles below (Image source: Moon Studios, Microsoft Gaming with edits)

No Rest for the Wicked studio isn't prioritizing the Series X, as Xbox console strategy remains unclear

Gamers could find fewer titles releasing on the Xbox Series X|S. The Moon Studios co-founder hinted that No Rest for the Wicked may not come to Microsoft's gaming systems. Although a delay is more likely, confusion exists about th...

Adam Corsetti, 21 Jul 2025 21:46

Cyberpunk 2077 official screenshot. (Image source: CD Projekt Red)

Cyberpunk 2077 update 2.3 VRR support for consoles brings significant FPS boost to PS5 Pro

PS5 Pro users should experience even better frame rates in Cyberpunk 2077 post update 2.3 if they have a VRR compatible display. With the 60 FPS cap removed, the game hit an average of 81 FPS during Digital Foundry’s testing.

Vineet Washington, 21 Jul 2025 18:44

Donkey Kong Bananza is causing motion sickness, but the Switch 2 game has settings that can help

Donkey Kong Bananza is full of fast-paced exploring and destructiveness. Sadly, the furious action is causing motion sickness with some players. With the auto-adjusting camera system likely to blame, some settings can minimize diz...

Adam Corsetti, 21 Jul 2025 18:13

Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon: Breakpoint (pictured) came out in 2019 and was the last game in the Ghost Recon series. (Image source: Steam)

Ubisoft confirms new Ghost Recon game is in development

Looks like a new Ghost Recon game is in fact being developed at Ubisoft. It was rumored as of last month but company CEO and CFO seemed to have confirmed its existence during a shareholder meeting.

Vineet Washington, 21 Jul 2025 18:00

Official screenshot from GTA 6. (Image source: Rockstar)

GTA 6 will run at 60 FPS on PS5 Pro as Sony engineers are helping Rockstar with development

Sony and Rockstar seem to have a marketing deal in place that is enabling collaboration of engineers on both sides. This is said to culminate in 60 FPS support for GTA 6 on the PS5 Pro.

Vineet Washington, 21 Jul 2025 17:20

Battlefield 6 is slated to get an official unveil at the end of July 2025 (image source: EA)

Battlefield 6 reveal to take place July 31st in ‘COD Next’ style event

The title is expected to be showcased to content creators before its public unveil on the 31st of July, later this month.

Rahim Amir Noorali, 21 Jul 2025 04:38

Portal 2 co-op permanently activates mic, showing quirks with Switch 2 backward compatibility

The Switch 2 specs include an internal microphone, which may seem like a convenience. On the other hand, the Portal 2 Switch version offers no option to turn off voice chat. Despite the console's native backward compatibility, som...

Adam Corsetti, 20 Jul 2025 22:37

A Japanese survey may predict a troubling future for Square Enix and its Final Fantasy games

A Japanese company conducting market research polled 180,000 gamers in the country. The results show which titles younger buyers are flocking to. Several Square Enix games, including Final Fantasy releases, are struggling to find ...

Adam Corsetti, 20 Jul 2025 05:19

Nintendo of America offices in Redmond, Washington pictured (Image source: Nintendo of America with edits)

Nintendo touts high employee retention rate after loss of Microsoft jobs rocks Xbox Game Studios

Workers should feel more secure in their Nintendo jobs than with positions at Xbox Game Studios. Statistics confirm that Nintendo's employee turnover rate is well below industry averages. Analysts believe that the company's rigid ...

Adam Corsetti, 19 Jul 2025 22:26

Donkey Kong Bananza and Mario Kart World characters (Image source: Nintendo of America edits)

Donkey Kong Bananza characters could appear in future Mario Kart World DLC after discovery in credits

The Donkey Kong Bananza and Mario Kart World credits have some curious similarities. Two voice actors who appear in the 3D platformer also participate in the kart racing Switch 2 game. Now, some gamers expect the characters to bec...

Adam Corsetti, 18 Jul 2025 22:49

The PS5 Pro (pictured) features 16 GB of RAM while the PS6 is expected to come with 24 GB. (Image source: Sony)

Experts believe PS6 could come with 24 GB of RAM

The next generation PlayStation console is expected to arrive in 2027 but leaks and rumors have been popping up for a while now. The latest is that the PS6 could come with 24 GB of RAM to enable machine learning and improved ray t...

Vineet Washington, 18 Jul 2025 18:22

New billboards after Cyberpunk 2077 update 2.3 suggest that gambling could come to Night City

Currently, only Cyberpunk 2077 mods allow for any type of gambling. That may change after suspicious billboards arrived with a recent patch. The Cyberpunk 2077 Update 2.3 added advertisements for casinos visible when cruising arou...

Adam Corsetti, 18 Jul 2025 17:25

Listing for the stapler and Nintendo Switch 2 combo from the 'Staplegate' incident. (Image source: eBay)

GameStop stapler that destroyed Switch 2 launch units has sold for $250,000

GameStop just raised $250,000 for Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals by auctioning off the infamous Switch 2 damaging stapler and a new Switch 2. A win for the children’s hospitals and for GameStop’s social profile.

Vineet Washington, 18 Jul 2025 17:15

The PS5 and Xbox Series consoles both run different custom AMD APUs (AMD "Raphael" chip pictured above). (Image source: AMD, Moore's Law Is Dead on YouTube, edited)

New AMD Zen 6 "Magnus" APU leaks: Potential PS6 or next-gen Xbox APU features Zen 6 CPU cores and big iGPU

Codenamed "Magnus", a custom Zen 6 APU has leaked thanks to Moore's Law Is Dead. According to the leaked specs, the APU looks prime for powering the next-gen Xbox or the Sony PlayStation 6 with its Zen 6/Zen 6c CPU cores and impre...

Fawad Murtaza, 18 Jul 2025 14:55

Elden Ring developer FromSoftware rumored to be working on another game besides The Duskbloods

A new report describes how the Elden Ring masterminds are developing an unannounced title. The next FromSoftware game has a codename that could signify the rumored Dark Souls 3 Remastered. Even so, some fans are hoping for an orig...

Adam Corsetti, 18 Jul 2025 01:48

The rumored late Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 release date is concerning fans of the shooter game

The Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 release date may come a bit later than some gamers had anticipated. A well-known leaker suggests that the first-person shooter won't arrive until November 14th. Following few official announcements, B...

Adam Corsetti, 17 Jul 2025 20:29

The Switch 2 Japanese language version retail box is shown (Image source: Amazon Japan)

Nintendo Support warns gamers and scalpers looking to exploit lower Switch 2 price in Japan

Nintendo Support is providing buyers with more reasons not to export the Japanese-language Switch 2. On social media, the company linked to a support page revealing warranty restrictions. The lower Switch 2 price has tempted some ...

Adam Corsetti, 17 Jul 2025 17:37

Microsoft Xbox hybrid PC console detailed ahead of time with release schedule also outlined

YouTuber Colt Eastwood has shed new light on the state of Microsoft's Xbox division. While a true next-generation console leveraging AMD's UDNA GPU architecture is not due until 2027, the company is said to be delivering an Xbox h...

Alex Alderson, 17 Jul 2025 15:06

Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds is coming to a plethora of game consoles including the Nintendo Switch in 2025 (image source: SEGA YouTube)

SEGA says Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds to get full physical cart release on Switch 2 in 2026

The title will also have cross-progression for players who own the title on the older Nintendo Switch console that can be accessed via an upgrade pack.

Rahim Amir Noorali, 17 Jul 2025 01:21

Limited edition PlayStation 5 Pro 30th Anniversary console in retro gray with two matching DualSense controllers, a carrying case, and a controller charging dock. (Image Source: Sony Interactive Entertainment)

PS5 Pro software update rumored for May 2026 could enable 60 FPS support for GTA 6

A new rumour suggests Sony is working on a major performance update for one of its consoles. Recent comments from Mark Cerny hint that engineering efforts tied to next-gen hardware may play a key role.

Anmol Dubey, 16 Jul 2025 20:57

Azeron Keyzen special edition gaming keypad and joystick

Azeron's new ergonomic game pad replaces gaming keyboards and controllers and packs Hall-effect joysticks and mechanical switches

The Azeron Keyzen is a highly customisable 3D-printed game pad with 26 mechanical keys and Hall-effect thumb sticks, and it aims to improve the ergonomics of keyboard and mouse gaming while still sticking to the familiar feeling o...

Julian van der Merwe, 16 Jul 2025 20:25

Donkey Kong Bananza performance review criticizes use of FSR 1 over DLSS and jarring frame rate drops

According to Digital Foundry, Nintendo's first-party Switch 2 game is an innovative 3D platformer. Even so, image clarity often suffers from the questionable use of FSR 1 instead of DLSS upscaling. Also, frame rates that plummet t...

Adam Corsetti, 16 Jul 2025 20:22

Judy from Cyberpunk 2077. (Image source: CD Projekt Red)

Cyberpunk 2077 update 2.3 brings FSR 3.1 frame generation support, advanced photo mode, and more; FSR 4 coming later

After being delayed for over a month, update 2.3 for Cyberpunk 2077 is arriving on July 17. The details were shared during the REDstreams livestream today, July 16, and there’s some new content along with new technical improvement...

Vineet Washington, 16 Jul 2025 18:19

YouTuber Once Were Nerd faces a fine of €15,000. (Image source: Once Were Nerd)

Italian financial police confiscate over 30 gaming handhelds from YouTuber following raid

An Italian YouTuber is under investigation by the Guardia di Finanza for allegedly violating copyright laws, which has already culminated in the raid and subsequent seizure of over 30 gaming handhelds. These are suspected to have...

Hannes Brecher, 16 Jul 2025 17:17

Ghost of Tsushima Director’s Cut game art. (Image source: PlayStation Store)

Deal | Ahead of the sequel, Ghost of Tsushima is almost 60% off on PS5

Ghost of Tsushima Director’s Cut is under $30 on the PlayStation Store. The Director’s Cut version includes the Iki Island expansion, Legends online co-op mode, and several in-game items.

Vineet Washington, 16 Jul 2025 17:07

The Analogue 3D will be able to play all the N64 games ever made. (Image source: Analogue)

Analogue 3D postponed again due to tariffs but 8BitDo's N64 controller sticks to July release

The Analogue 3D will no longer ship this month, no thanks to tariff changes. On the bright side, those who pre-ordered won't have to pay extra fees.

Habeeb Onawole, 16 Jul 2025 16:23

GTA 6 artwork with Jason, Lucia, and dollar sign (Image source: Rockstar Games with edits)

Venture capital firm predicts $80 GTA 6 price, generating $7.6 billion by 60 days after release date

If one investment firm is correct, GTA 6 will demolish previous sales records within two months. Konvoy believes that buyers will be more than accepting of a $80 GTA 6 price. Rockstar Games will earn additional revenue from subscr...

Adam Corsetti, 16 Jul 2025 01:08

Avowed is Obsidian's latest video game title available on Xbox, PC, and Steam. (Image source: Obsidian Entertaiment)

Avowed's latest update brings along Steam Deck verification, new weapons and abilities, and more

The latest update for Obsidian's Avowed brings several new changes including official support for the Steam Deck. The update has also fixed several bugs and added many new features, too.

Habeeb Onawole, 16 Jul 2025 00:59

The C64 returns with FPGA. (Image source: Commodore)

Commodore 64 Ultimate launches as authentic new edition with both modern and classic connectivity, keyboard and FPGA

The Commodore 64 is coming back as an Ultimate edition, which aims to provide a particularly authentic user experience. Licensed software is included and it runs not only on modern monitors but also on classic devices.

Silvio Werner, 15 Jul 2025 23:41

The AMD Ryzen Z2 Extreme powered MSI Claw 8 variant has been spotted on Geekbench (image source: MSI)

AMD Ryzen Z2 Extreme shows up on Geekbench alongside new MSI Claw handheld

The AMD Ryzen Z2 has been benchmarked on Geekbench. While the listing gives us a decent idea about its GPU performance gains, the same can’t be said about the CPU.

Anil Ganti, 15 Jul 2025 21:14

Mockup showing Donkey Kong Bananza as a Switch game (Image source: Nintendo of America with edits)

Donkey Kong Bananza devs describe benefits of Switch 2 specs and share original Switch game screenshot

A new Nintendo interview offers insight into how the Switch limited Donkey Kong Bananza development. Only as a Switch 2 game could the title's destructible environments become a reality. For the first time, the developers also pro...

Adam Corsetti, 15 Jul 2025 18:02

Portal 2 on the Nintendo Switch 2. (Image source: Nintendo Store)

Switch 2 backward compatibility improved with latest update

Firmware version 20.2.0 for the Switch 2, along with general stability improvements, has improved backward compatibility with some games that previously either crashed on startup or had stability issues. The patch notes, however, ...

Vineet Washington, 15 Jul 2025 17:59

Stellar Blade character Eve next to cryptocurrency (Image source: Shift Up, Amazon with edits)

The official Stellar Blade X account hacked for multiple days, as crypto scams target PC and PS5 game

Fans usually check the official Stellar Blade X account for the latest news on the PC and PS5 game. However, instead, a crypto scammer has asked followers to invest in a new coin. While the posts have disappeared, the game's devel...

Adam Corsetti, 15 Jul 2025 03:51