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Electronic Arts and Battlefield Studios have launched a free trial of Battlefield 6. From now until December 2, the multiplayer shooter is available to try for free on all current platforms.

The CEO predicts trouble for high-end gaming in the coming years, as datacenter and AI-centric demand remains relatively price-inelastic amid a DRAM shortage.

Despite the higher cost of gaming PCs, popular Steam games are becoming less expensive. A new study analyses the successful titles on Valve’s marketplace since February 2023. The Steam Machine will benefit from lower-priced indie games, but its advantage over consoles disappears with AAA titles.

A Nintendo trademark may signal the revival of a Pokémon game. Mainly an attraction in Asia, Pokémon Tretta involved collectible tiles scanned by an arcade cabinet. It also worked with the Pokémon X and Y 3DS game and an accessory that read the physical media in homes.

GTA 6 is expected to arrive on PC at least a year after the console release in November 2026, but a new theory suggests it could be sooner. Fans believe that is unlikely looking at GTA V and the next generation of consoles coming in a couple years.

For Switch 2 owners who rely on microSD Express cards, there are signs of trouble in Japan. MicroSD alternatives are selling at unprecedented rates, making the faster format a target. AI investors have strained the global memory supply, which also impacts NAND flash memory.

Despite setbacks, the dream of playing PS3 games on the PS5 without streaming is alive. The console’s unique architecture has excluded the titles from Sony’s PlayStation Plus Premium service. Implicit Conversions remains committed to developing a working PS3 emulator, but it could be years away.

A new Sony patent details an unusual way to enhance the haptic feedback on the DualSense PS5 controller. Instead of motors or voice coil actuators, the new system would rely on hydraulic pressure. Future controllers could have reservoirs filled with fluid that react to pressure on buttons.

Valve has supplied one of the most detailed explanations yet regarding the Steam Machine price. After a Skill Up interview, gamers know that the company will not absorb losses to compete with Sony. While a comparable gaming PC would cost more than a PS5, Valve believes its system has console perks.

Microsoft brings the Xbox Full Screen Experience to Windows 11 PCs, giving laptops and desktops a console-style interface designed for controller use.

Analogue has announced a date for when its N64 console remake, the Analogue 3D, will be restocked. It has also announced that the console will sell for a higher price.

The already high Xbox Series X price may inflate even further. Moore’s Law Is Dead reveals that Microsoft is warning partners that RAM shortages will force another increase. Sony is less likely to change the PS5 price, as it has amassed an emergency supply of GDDR6 SDRAM.

Porting PlayStation exclusives to Steam looks like a wise business decision. Sony has amassed $1.5 billion in gross revenue, bolstered by Helldivers 2 PC sales. While the Steam Machine could make Valve’s platform even more enticing, single-player PS5 games haven’t been as successful.

Sony is running Black Friday deals for PS5 shoppers with $100 discount on all consoles, as well as some bundles targeting fans of certain games. The PS5 Pro is also discounted this time around.

Borderlands 4’s first DLC has been made free after launch-day performance issues forced Gearbox to cut back its original content plans. 2K’s latest press release details its product map for 2026.

Development of the Stellar Blade sequel continues to advance, after a new update from Shift Up. The press statement highlights that the title will be a cross-platform release. After debuting as a PS5 exclusive game, the first Stellar Blade smashed expectations for sales on the PC.

Insider Gaming has learned that Ubisoft could unveil the Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag remake this fiscal year. The game was rumoured to be in development for a while and slated to bring some new mechanics.

Grinding Gear Games will officially show off Path of Exile 2: The Last of the Druids in early December. The new league will be playable shortly after, and will even gets a free weekend for those curious about the ARPG.

Microsoft used its Xbox Full Screen Experience to convince console fans to purchase the ROG Xbox Ally. Sooner than anticipated, the Lenovo Legion Go 2 and other handheld gaming PCs are receiving the update. The gaming-focused UI reduces background bloat, but doesn’t always behave as advertised.

Battlefield 6 led all U.S. video game sales in October 2025, becoming the best-selling premium title of the year so far. Circana data also shows the shooter delivered the strongest single-month revenue of any game since Modern Warfare II in 2022.

A new GTA 6 leak may hint that items from the upcoming game will be accessible in GTA Online. A dataminer noticed that clothing available in GTA 5 uses different textures and file names. During the endless wait for the GTA 6 release date, fans are searching for any connection to the new title.

During the recent pre-trial process, allegations against the publisher included using AI to devise legal means to avoid paying Unknown Worlds Entertainment their due.

Sony has announced a major free update for Ghost of Yotei in its PlayStation blog, arriving on November 24. The patch will bring a significantly expanded New Game Plus mode, new progression layers, additional cosmetics, Photo Mode enhancements, and several quality-of-life improvements for all players.

Guesses for the price of the Steam Machine continue to vary wildly. After meeting with Valve, Linus Tech Tips believes it may cost significantly more than the PS5. If priced like a gaming PC, the system may not offer the specs and performance to compete with consoles.

One of the most popular Tomb Raider games unexpectedly landed on Switch consoles. Unfortunately, with outdated graphics, Tomb Raider: Definitive Edition lacks some capabilities of the 2014 PS4 version. In a comparison video, the Switch 2 game suffers from unconvincing lighting and shadows.

Noteworthy peripheral manufacturer Jsaux appears set to bring e-ink and/or pixel screen front panel(s) to Steam Machine, like a not-for-sale screen panel previously seen at Valve.

PlayStation has detailed its Black Friday deals for 2025. Not only will the deals be live a week before Black Friday, but buyers will be able to save on consoles, accessories, merchandise, and PlayStation Plus subscriptions.

Cloudflare service issues are not the only reason for the problematic The Game Awards 2025 website. Facing crashes and pages that refuse to load, gamers are struggling to vote for their favorite titles. Game of the Year is one of 29 categories, making voting a maddening experience.

Capcom revealed in a Press Start Australia interview that it abandoned a six-year multiplayer Resident Evil prototype, which was developed initially before Resident Evil 8: Village, because it was “fun to play,” making it diverge from the series’ survival-horror roots, and reworked it into the upcoming single-player Resident Evil Requiem.

Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 has faced intense player backlash, sinking to roughly a 1.7/10 Metacritic user score, contrasting with its 83/100 critic Metascore, as after users slammed its weak campaign, a derided giant-Michael Rooker boss fight, technical issues, and the admitted use of generative AI for in-game assets.

The ACSE 2.1.15.0 update is now rolling out for the entire Asus ROG Ally lineup. ROG Xbox Ally X users get to fine-tune the P/E-cores of their handhelds individually.

EA has announced a free trial for Battlefield 6 and players will get access to a total of five modes, but only four of them have been revealed. The trial will last for a week and include all the latest updates to the game.

A former Square Enix business director thinks that most gamers aren't bothered by the use of AI tools. Jacob Navok highlights Arc Raiders Steam charts data to argue that opponents are fighting a losing battle. More developers are relying on generative AI for artwork and voice acting.

Steam users didn’t flock to Activision’s new shooter on the Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 release date. UK retailers also failed to attract as many buyers for the game as they typically do with the franchise. Physical Black Ops 7 sales are behind Battlefield 6 and are lower than past COD titles.

VKD3D-Proton 3.0 adds AMD FSR 4 support to Linux and Valve's SteamOS, and flags within it suggest it could be used to enable the INT8 version of FSR 4 for prior-gen AMD GPUs, including those used by Steam Machine and Steam Deck.

Following another console delay, the GTA 6 PC release date may be multiple years away. Take-Two Interactive CEO Strauss Zelnick acknowledges that PC gaming continues to see rising support. Nevertheless, there are no signs that Rockstar Games will alter its approach toward the platforms.

Nominees for Games of the Year have finally been unveiled. As anticipated, Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 is on there, along with Hollow Knight: Silksong. Ghost of Yotei is notably absent, but it has been nominated for other categories.

Panasonic Japan has announced the SC-GNW10S-FF SoundSlayer x Final Fantasy XIV wireless neck speaker. The wearable provides gamers with low-latency surround sound, along with unique FF sound and lighting effects.

The Switch 2 has surpassed even Nintendo's expectations since launch. Apparently Rockstar has taken note, with leaker Nash Weedle now claiming to have obtained details of a GTA VI port coming to the hybrid console.

It is being said that GTA 6 will stay unmatched for many years to come. An insider who claims to have heard of some ambitious stuff about the game feels no other developer will be able to catch up for a long time.

CheckMag Fans are already reimagining Valve’s new Steam Machine with creative, funny and throwback concept skins. From dynamic displays to meme cubes, these community-made designs are an indicator of how anticipation for the Steam Machine is high and live.

A TV Tokyo feature sheds new light on why Sony is releasing a region-locked PS5. The decision counters the more affordable Japanese Switch 2, which restricts digital game purchases. SIE CEO Hideaki Nishino wants to boost PS5 sales in the country and slow the momentum of Nintendo’s console.

Microsoft has removed NDAs, streamlined ID@Xbox, its Insider Program, and updated its revenue model for indie developers in one fell swoop expected to lower the complexity and cost of doing business for publishers large and small on its platform.

Bloober Team has invested in the Switch 2, with Silent Hill 2 potentially the studio’s most popular release. A well-regarded leaker has added to rumors that a port is in development. A Silent Hill 2 remake release date announcement may be inevitable after curious changes on the game’s website.

There are more indications that a new Xbox Partner Showcase will surface very soon. After a report that the show would happen in November, a popular leaker anticipates an announcement. The event may focus on third-party Xbox games with Play Anywhere support, like the Silent Hill 2 remake.

For Rockstar Games, another GTA 6 delay could be an opportunity to show its dominance. Competitors have to adjust their schedules and consider avoiding the holiday season. An industry analyst also predicts that Take-Two Interactive will enjoy more profits because of the postponement.

According to a Valve Engineer, the Steam Machine specs outclass the most common PC configurations. The company relied on its own hardware surveys to choose the system’s components. Even as an entry-level option, Valve claims that 4K/60 fps performance is realistic, despite a memory-limited GPU.

Valve believes its new Steam Machine will finally overcome the shortcomings of its 2015 predecessor. With Proton support and thousands of compatible games, the company says this time the odds are in its favor.