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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

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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

Microsoft Rewards banner is shown (Image source: Microsoft with edits)

Microsoft Rewards no longer redeemable for Xbox Game Pass, requiring pricier gift cards

Dedicated gaming used to be enough to cover the monthly cost of Xbox Game Pass subscriptions. Unfortunately, gamers are learning that Microsoft Rewards will soon have more restrictions. The company recommends using Xbox gift card ...

Adam Corsetti, 30 Sep 2025 22:53

Pokémon Legends: Z-A Switch 2 bundle is shown (Image source: E.Leclerc, Nintendo of America with edits)

French retailer will drop Switch 2 price permanently, making gamers wonder about slow sales

While being a Nintendo fan can stretch budgets, a French hypermarket will provide some small relief. Starting on October 16th, the retail chain is set to lower the Switch 2 price of bundles by €30. The discount could reflect a com...

Adam Corsetti, 30 Sep 2025 17:38

SteelSeries Arctis Nova Elite in Sage & Gold colorway with the GameHub. (Image source: SteelSeries)

Arctis Nova Elite: SteelSeries launches world's first Hi-Res Wireless certified gaming headset with 4 simultaneous inputs

SteelSeries has launched a new flagship Nova series gaming headset, the Arctis Nova Elite. It comes with Hi-Res wireless certification and the ability to connect four devices simultaneously, and steam audio from them at once.

Vineet Washington, 30 Sep 2025 17:37

A screengrab from Ghost of Yotei (image source: PlayStation)

Ghost of Yotei director insists franchise will stay true to its Japanese roots ahead of launch

Sucker Punch's studio head and founder, Brian Fleming, has doubled down on maintaining a certain degree of authenticity when it comes to Ghost of Yotei's core gameplay and setting.

Rahim Amir Noorali, 30 Sep 2025 16:30

Xbox Series X and S consoles shown on green background (Image source: Xbox Wire with edits)

Former Microsoft executive declares Xbox consoles dead after praising PS5 sales figures

The former Blizzard president is anxious to attend a funeral for the Xbox Series X|S. Some stores no longer sell the consoles, following another Xbox price increase. Mike Ybarra advocates for Microsoft to now focus strictly on cro...

Adam Corsetti, 30 Sep 2025 03:45

Electronic Arts banner is shown (Image source: Electronic Arts with edits)

Private EA sale may lead to more generative AI being used to cut game development costs

The historic buyout may have wide-ranging consequences on future EA games. A Financial Times article discusses how AI tools could reduce newly acquired debt resulting from the EA sale. Publishers have already employed AI voice gen...

Adam Corsetti, 29 Sep 2025 22:14

The Nike Phantom 6 "EA Sports FC" is a top-of-the-line football boot. The Phantom 6 is now available at EA Sports FC 26 and retail stores. (Image: Nike)

EA Sports FC x Nike: Phantom 6 soccer cleats now available for both fans and professionals

Electronic Arts has just announced the launch of the new Nike Phantom 6 Low Elite "EA Sports FC" and High Elite "EA Sports FC" boots, which are now available both via EA Sports FC 26 and in real life.

Ronald Matta, 29 Sep 2025 21:15

Hyperkin's The Competitor is compatible with Xbox Series S|X, Xbox One, and PC. (Image source: Hyperkin)

Hyperkin The Competitor wired Xbox controller is now available to pre-order ahead of late October release

After an announcement at CES 2025, Hyperkin has begun accepting pe-orders for its The Competitor wired controller for Xbox. Available in only two colors for now, the controller has a segmented D-pad and symmetrical Hall Effect thu...

Habeeb Onawole, 29 Sep 2025 17:54

PS5 Pro console with DualSense controller shown (Image source: Sony PlayStation with edits)

Leak reveals new PS5 Pro console and DualSense V3 controller with removable battery

According to the Polish site PPE, a revised PS5 Pro model with improved power efficiency will soon reach stores. The same leak includes news about a new PS5 controller known as the DualSense V3. This accessory would allow gamers t...

Adam Corsetti, 29 Sep 2025 16:38

Banner with PS5 Slim Digital console (Image source: Sony PlayStation with edits)

Teardown of new PS5 Slim with less storage reveals design changes and tests performance

European buyers are getting a peek at the internals of the revised PS5 Slim. YouTuber Austin Evans’ teardown shows how the console has a slightly different look with a lighter construction. Sony also reshuffled the motherboard lay...

Adam Corsetti, 29 Sep 2025 02:54

An aggravated Donkey Kong stands behind Switch 2 console (Image source: Nintendo of America with edits)

Nintendo Switch 2 boycott launched by activists over high game prices and Game-Key Cards

A new initiative takes aim at Nintendo for anti-consumer behavior. Gaming Consumer Rights calls the price of its latest handheld and Switch 2 games unreasonable. It also believes that Nintendo uses deceptive marketing practices wh...

Adam Corsetti, 28 Sep 2025 21:42

Mockup of rumored new PS6 handheld (Image source: Sony PlayStation with edits)

Insider thinks new PS6 handheld price may be closer to Switch 2 console than ROG Xbox Ally

Thanks to more efficient components, the new PlayStation handheld may avoid an astronomical price tag. Perilous economic conditions threaten to make other consoles too expensive for mainstream gamers. A popular insider predicts th...

Adam Corsetti, 28 Sep 2025 03:17

Asus plans to offer the ROG Raikiri II wireless controller in a single colour option. (Image source: Asus)

Asus ROG Raikiri II wireless controller rears its head before release in new pricing leak

The Asus ROG Raikiri II is a high-end wireless controller that follows both the ROG Raikiri and the ROG Raikiri Pro. Surprisingly, a new leak indicates that the ROG Raikiri II could cost even more than the ROG Raikiri Pro despite ...

Alex Alderson, 27 Sep 2025 14:16

Close-up view of an Nvidia RTX GPU die with exposed circuitry and metallic casing (Image source: Nvidia)

Nvidia RTX 50 Super launch window tipped for early 2026, AMD Zen 6 and RTX 6000 leaks detailed, Valve console speculation noted

Leaks from Moore’s Law Is Dead suggest Nvidia’s GeForce RTX 50 Super lineup could debut around CES or in early 2026, while the RTX 6000 family is tentatively expected in 2027. The livestream also touched on AMD’s upcoming Zen 6 AP...

Anmol Dubey, 27 Sep 2025 11:16

Battlefield 6 single-player banner (Image source: screenshot, Battlefield YouTube with edits)

Battlefield 6 single-player campaign may disappoint, according to leaked early impressions

Solo-play has rarely been a highlight for EA’s shooter, with Battlefield 2042 being exclusively multiplayer. The Battlefield 6 single-player mode has a compelling premise, but early impressions are troubling. Playtesters lambaste ...

Adam Corsetti, 27 Sep 2025 01:58

The Super Mario Galaxy Movie playing on Switch 2 console (Image source: Illumination, Nintendo of America with edits)

Former Nintendo employees think new 3D Mario game could follow The Super Mario Galaxy Movie

Mario fans are becoming increasingly desperate for another 3D platformer. Ex-Nintendo employees see The Super Mario Galaxy Movie as a possible precursor to a new Mario game. Nintendo has sought to combine the marketing efforts of ...

Adam Corsetti, 26 Sep 2025 22:51

Image of the game City Hunter on Steam. (Image source: Steam)

35 years after its release, City Hunter will appear on modern consoles in 2026

Thirty-five years after its release, City Hunter will be making a comeback on modern consoles, much to the delight of fans. And that's not all, because a big new feature has been announced.

Alexis Stegmann, 26 Sep 2025 17:11

Headshots of Doug Bowser (COO of Nintendo of America) and Devon Pritchard (Soon to be President) (Image Source: Game Informer)

Bowser retires to his castle: Doug Bowser to step down as President at Nintendo of America

Nintendo of America (NOA) has announced their current President and COO, Doug Bowser, is to retire at the end of 2025. Doug is 60; he assumed office over 6 years ago in 2019.

Sasha (Tristan) Mathews, 26 Sep 2025 03:12

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Sony claims strong PS5 sales make it the most successful PlayStation console generation

A Sony executive boasted PS5 sales figures that eclipse past PlayStation generations. Profits are also reportedly higher than those of older PlayStation consoles, including the PS4. Even after the PS5 price increase in some region...

Adam Corsetti, 25 Sep 2025 21:45

Consoles Hub

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

Microsoft Rewards no longer redeemable for Xbox Game Pass, requiring pricier gift cards

French retailer will drop Switch 2 price permanently, making gamers wonder about slow sales

Arctis Nova Elite: SteelSeries launches world's first Hi-Res Wireless certified gaming headset with 4 simultaneous inputs

Ghost of Yotei director insists franchise will stay true to its Japanese roots ahead of launch

Former Microsoft executive declares Xbox consoles dead after praising PS5 sales figures

Private EA sale may lead to more generative AI being used to cut game development costs

EA Sports FC x Nike: Phantom 6 soccer cleats now available for both fans and professionals

Hyperkin The Competitor wired Xbox controller is now available to pre-order ahead of late October release

Leak reveals new PS5 Pro console and DualSense V3 controller with removable battery

Teardown of new PS5 Slim with less storage reveals design changes and tests performance

Nintendo Switch 2 boycott launched by activists over high game prices and Game-Key Cards

Victrix Pro BFG Reloaded controller review: The shape-shifter of controllers comes back stronger

Insider thinks new PS6 handheld price may be closer to Switch 2 console than ROG Xbox Ally

Asus ROG Raikiri II wireless controller rears its head before release in new pricing leak

Nvidia RTX 50 Super launch window tipped for early 2026, AMD Zen 6 and RTX 6000 leaks detailed, Valve console speculation noted

Battlefield 6 single-player campaign may disappoint, according to leaked early impressions

Former Nintendo employees think new 3D Mario game could follow The Super Mario Galaxy Movie

35 years after its release, City Hunter will appear on modern consoles in 2026

Bowser retires to his castle: Doug Bowser to step down as President at Nintendo of America

Sony claims strong PS5 sales make it the most successful PlayStation console generation

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