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fromWIRED
1 day ago
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Sony's PS5 Price Hikes Prove This Console Generation Is Far From Over. Good.

Gadgets
fromWIRED
1 day ago

Sony's PS5 Price Hikes Prove This Console Generation Is Far From Over. Good.

The current console generation is likely to last longer than expected due to recent price increases for PlayStation 5 models.
Games
fromKotaku
5 days ago

One Chart Shows Just How Unprecedented PS5 Price Hikes Are

The PlayStation 5's launch price of $650 marks a significant increase compared to previous consoles, reversing a long-standing trend of price reductions.
Games
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 days ago

Why is gaming becoming so expensive? The answer is found in AI

PlayStation 5 prices have risen significantly due to increased demand for computing power driven by AI, alongside global economic disruptions.
Games
fromKotaku
1 week ago

The Internet Reacts To PlayStation 5 Getting Way More Expensive

PlayStation 5 prices are increasing by at least $150 due to global economic pressures, raising concerns about future console pricing.
Video games
fromKotaku
2 days ago

PlayStation 6 Leaks Point To Sony Paving The Way for A Handheld

Sony is reportedly developing a PS6 handheld to compete with Nintendo Switch 2, focusing on Power Saver Mode and backward compatibility.
Wearables
fromThe Verge
1 day ago

My dream pair of AR gaming glasses needs to have these nine features

Latest AR glasses from Xreal and Viture enhance gaming experiences with features like 3DoF, but no model is perfect for all users.
Games
fromGame Informer
5 days ago

The Video Games You Should Play This Weekend - April 3

Darth Clark returned to Game Informer, and The Super Mario Galaxy Movie was released, marking significant events in the gaming industry.
fromEngadget
3 days ago

Sony's gaming division just bought an AI startup that turns photos into 3D volumes

Following the acquisition, the Cinemersive Labs team will join SIE's Visual Computing Group (VCG) and contribute to our broader efforts in advancing state of the art visual computing within games. This includes applying machine learning to enhance gameplay visuals, improve rendering techniques, and unlock new levels of visual fidelity for players.
Marketing tech
Video games
fromKotaku
2 days ago

There Still Might Be Time To Get A PS5 For $400 For GTA 6

Sony raised the PS5 price to $600, but the Fortnite bundle is still available for $400, offering significant savings.
Games
fromKotaku
3 days ago

How Long Will Players Have To Wait For The Steam Deck 2?

The Steam Deck 2 may be delayed due to RAM issues, while the Super Mario Galaxy Movie sets box office records despite mixed reviews.
Gadgets
fromWIRED
6 years ago

The Best Game Controller for Every Kind of Player

A good controller significantly enhances gaming experience, with various options available for different platforms and features.
Video games
fromKotaku
2 days ago

Peak Devs Call Out Entitled Gamers Who Want Endless Free Updates

Endless support for games is not guaranteed; updates are considered a bonus, not a right.
Games
fromKotaku
2 days ago

GameStop Thought Buying Games Online Was A 'Passing Phase'

GameStop underestimated digital distribution, believing physical stores would remain dominant despite the rise of platforms like Steam.
Gadgets
fromThe Verge
2 days ago

Lenovo Legion Go 2 suddenly costs $650 more as RAMageddon lays waste to gaming hardware

Lenovo's Legion Go 2 prices have surged to $1,499 and $1,999, reflecting significant price increases in gaming handhelds over recent months.
#indie-games
fromEngadget
1 day ago
Video games

Super Meat Boy 3D, coin-pushing chaos and other new indie games worth checking out

Indie game showcases are thriving, with new games and updates announced regularly.
fromThe Verge
3 days ago
Video games

Indie Pass is a new subscription service just for indie games

Indie.io launches Indie Pass, a subscription service for indie games, priced at $6.99 per month, featuring over 70 titles starting April 13th.
Video games
fromEngadget
1 day ago

Super Meat Boy 3D, coin-pushing chaos and other new indie games worth checking out

Indie game showcases are thriving, with new games and updates announced regularly.
Video games
fromThe Verge
3 days ago

Indie Pass is a new subscription service just for indie games

Indie.io launches Indie Pass, a subscription service for indie games, priced at $6.99 per month, featuring over 70 titles starting April 13th.
Games
fromGadgets 360
2 days ago

Google Pixel 10 Users Can Now Play Steam Games Offline via GameNative

GameNative v0.9.0 introduces PowerVR GPU support for Pixel 10, enabling reliable Steam game emulation on the device.
fromThe Verge
4 days ago

Today is the final day to save up to $150 on a PS5 before the price goes up

You can grab a refurbished PS5 from Sony starting at $399, though, no matter what you buy, you can save at least $100.
Gadgets
Video games
fromKotaku
2 days ago

Is GTA 6's Long Development The Result Of A Complete Engine Rebuild? It's Probably More Complicated Than That

Grand Theft Auto 6's delay may be due to a complete rebuild of the Rage engine, according to a former Rockstar developer.
#playstation-plus
fromWGB
4 days ago
Games

Here Are Your Free PlayStation Plus Essential Monthly Games For April, 2026

fromEngadget
4 days ago
Video games

April's PS Plus Monthly Games include Lords of the Fallen and a trio of remastered Tomb Raider ports

Games
fromWGB
4 days ago

Here Are Your Free PlayStation Plus Essential Monthly Games For April, 2026

April's PS Plus offerings include Lords of the Fallen and Tomb Raider I-III Remastered for subscribers.
Video games
fromEngadget
4 days ago

April's PS Plus Monthly Games include Lords of the Fallen and a trio of remastered Tomb Raider ports

PlayStation Plus Monthly Games for April include Lords of the Fallen, Tomb Raider I-III Remastered, and Sword Art Online Fractured Daydream.
#state-of-decay-3
Video games
fromEngadget
2 days ago

Much like the game's zombies, State of Decay 3 is somehow still alive

State of Decay 3 is still in development, with playtests starting in May and community input being crucial for its progress.
Video games
fromGameSpot
2 days ago

State of Decay 3 Is Back From The Dead, And You Might Be Able To Play It Soon

State of Decay 3 will host an alpha test in May, featuring co-op gameplay, base-building, and combat.
Video games
fromEngadget
2 days ago

Much like the game's zombies, State of Decay 3 is somehow still alive

State of Decay 3 is still in development, with playtests starting in May and community input being crucial for its progress.
Video games
fromGameSpot
2 days ago

State of Decay 3 Is Back From The Dead, And You Might Be Able To Play It Soon

State of Decay 3 will host an alpha test in May, featuring co-op gameplay, base-building, and combat.
fromKotaku
2 days ago

Uncharted Fans Think A New One May Be On The Way After Instagram Post

A six-week-old Instagram post from Shaun Escayg, featuring a cannon and the word 'Research,' has sparked speculation about a return to the Uncharted series. The post's vibe reminds fans of the Panama segments in Uncharted 4, leading to excitement about a potential new game.
Video games
#nintendo
Video games
fromThe Verge
4 days ago

Nintendo is weathering the storm

Nintendo remains successful in a struggling gaming industry by focusing on its strengths and maintaining a consistent release schedule.
Video games
fromKotaku
2 days ago

The RAM Apocalypse Is Killing The PC Gaming Handheld Market

PC gaming handheld prices are skyrocketing, with the Legion Go 2 now priced at $2,000, significantly impacting the market's momentum.
#xbox-games-showcase
Games
fromGadgets 360
4 days ago

Xbox Games Showcase Announced, Gears of War: E-Day to Get Deep Dive

Xbox Games Showcase 2026 is scheduled for June 7, featuring gameplay reveals and updates on major titles, including Gears of War: E-Day.
Games
fromWGB
6 days ago

Xbox June Showcase Announced, Followed By Gears of War: E-Day Direct

Xbox Games Showcase 2026 is set for June 7, featuring new details on Gears of War and other upcoming titles.
Games
fromGadgets 360
4 days ago

Xbox Games Showcase Announced, Gears of War: E-Day to Get Deep Dive

Xbox Games Showcase 2026 is scheduled for June 7, featuring gameplay reveals and updates on major titles, including Gears of War: E-Day.
Games
fromWGB
6 days ago

Xbox June Showcase Announced, Followed By Gears of War: E-Day Direct

Xbox Games Showcase 2026 is set for June 7, featuring new details on Gears of War and other upcoming titles.
Video games
fromKotaku
2 days ago

The Best Zelda-Like In Years Gets Close To Perfection

Minishoot' Adventures is a superb twin-stick metroidvania that excels in controls and gameplay, especially on Nintendo Switch and Switch 2.
Video games
fromGameSpot
2 days ago

GTA 6 Will Likely Borrow Ideas From Red Dead Redemption 2, Former Rockstar Dev Says

GTA 6 is expected to incorporate ideas from Red Dead Redemption 2, as previous Rockstar games have done.
fromKotaku
4 days ago

April's PS Plus Free Games: Tomb Raider Remastered & Lords of the Fallen

Sony is giving away five different games for PS Plus subscribers this April, including the remastered versions of the first three Tomb Raider games and the new Lords of the Fallen, which is a Souls-like action RPG.
Games
fromKotaku
3 days ago

Last Of Us Online Was '80 Percent' Done When It Was Canceled

The Last of Us Online was around '80 percent' complete before it was canceled, reflecting a significant investment in development that ultimately did not come to fruition.
Video games
#playstation-5-pro
fromThe Verge
2 weeks ago
Video games

Sony's AI graphics upscaling for PS5 Pro games is getting a big update tonight

Sony's upgraded PSSR technology is rolling out to PS5 Pro titles including Cyberpunk 2077, Final Fantasy VII Rebirth, and Silent Hill 2, delivering crisper graphics with reduced visual artifacts.
fromEngadget
2 weeks ago
Video games

Sony's enhanced PSSR upscaling arrives on PS5 Pro today

Sony's upgraded PlayStation Spectral Super Resolution technology improves AI-powered upscaling for PS5 Pro, enabling better image quality at lower resolutions with enhanced motion stability and developer flexibility.
Games
fromKotaku
1 week ago

After Next Week, The PS5 Pro Might Never Be Worth Buying Again - Kotaku

PlayStation 5 Pro price will increase to $900 on April 2, making this the last chance to buy before major game releases.
Video games
fromGadgets 360
2 weeks ago

Sony's Upgraded PSSR Upscaler Is Now Rolling Out to More Games on PS5 Pro

Sony is expanding upgraded PlayStation Spectral Super Resolution (PSSR) technology to numerous PS5 Pro games, enhancing image quality without compromising framerates.
Video games
fromThe Verge
2 weeks ago

Sony's AI graphics upscaling for PS5 Pro games is getting a big update tonight

Sony's upgraded PSSR technology is rolling out to PS5 Pro titles including Cyberpunk 2077, Final Fantasy VII Rebirth, and Silent Hill 2, delivering crisper graphics with reduced visual artifacts.
Video games
fromEngadget
2 weeks ago

Sony's enhanced PSSR upscaling arrives on PS5 Pro today

Sony's upgraded PlayStation Spectral Super Resolution technology improves AI-powered upscaling for PS5 Pro, enabling better image quality at lower resolutions with enhanced motion stability and developer flexibility.
Video games
fromKotaku
3 days ago

Capcom Cannot Stop Deliberately Breaking Its Games With DRM

Capcom's re-release of Resident Evil games on Steam includes problematic Enigma DRM, causing performance issues and user dissatisfaction.
Games
fromKotaku
6 days ago

Every Game Coming Out The Week Starting March 30, 2026

I Am Jesus Christ is an immersive sim depicting the life of Jesus from birth to crucifixion.
#steam-machine
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fromEngadget
1 month ago

Valve's Steam Machine launches in 2026: Everything we know so far

Valve released a new Steam Machine console in November 2025 designed for living rooms, featuring custom AMD hardware, 16GB RAM, and support for 4K gaming at 60FPS using upscaling technology.
#xbox
Games
fromKotaku
6 days ago

Xbox's Big Summer Showcase Returns With Gears Of War Direct

Xbox is returning with a showcase on June 7, featuring Gears of War: E-Day Direct and a potential live component.
Games
fromEngadget
6 days ago

This year's Xbox Games Showcase is set for June 7

Xbox Games Showcase will air on June 7, featuring Gears of War: E-Day and other major game announcements.
Video games
fromThe Verge
6 days ago

Xbox's next big games showcase happens on June 7th

Xbox will hold its next major showcase event on June 7th, featuring gameplay reveals and news on upcoming titles.
Games
fromKotaku
6 days ago

Xbox's Big Summer Showcase Returns With Gears Of War Direct

Xbox is returning with a showcase on June 7, featuring Gears of War: E-Day Direct and a potential live component.
Games
fromEngadget
6 days ago

This year's Xbox Games Showcase is set for June 7

Xbox Games Showcase will air on June 7, featuring Gears of War: E-Day and other major game announcements.
Video games
fromThe Verge
6 days ago

Xbox's next big games showcase happens on June 7th

Xbox will hold its next major showcase event on June 7th, featuring gameplay reveals and news on upcoming titles.
fromWGB
5 days ago

Darksiders: Warmastered Is Getting a PS5 Update

The announcement has been very quiet, though, and almost zero details have been offered up. We do know that the Warmastered edition... will be getting a native PS5 and Xbox Series S/X release on May 19.
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fromArs Technica
3 weeks ago

Windows 11's Steam Deck-ish, streamlined Xbox gaming UI comes to all PCs in April

Microsoft is rolling out Xbox mode to Windows 11 PCs starting in April, offering a controller-friendly full-screen gaming interface that reduces RAM usage and energy consumption while maintaining standard Windows capabilities.
Video games
fromKotaku
1 week ago

Saros Director Dodges Question About Sony Ditching PC Ports

Saros, Housemarque's new game, may remain a PlayStation 5 exclusive amid Sony's reported shift away from PC game releases.
Video games
fromKotaku
1 week ago

2025 Publisher Ranking Shows Sony Near Last, Square Enix, Capcom At Top

Square Enix topped the Metacritic Game Publisher Rankings for 2025, surprising many, while Nintendo fell outside the top 10.
Video games
fromKotaku
2 weeks ago

We Spoke To Game Devs And All Of Them Hate DLSS 5: 'What The F***, Nvidia?'

Nvidia's DLSS 5 AI upscaling technology faces widespread criticism from developers and gamers for distorting faces, altering artistic vision, and imposing unwanted aesthetic changes on games.
Video games
fromEngadget
2 weeks ago

A PlayStation Portal update is adding a 1080p High Quality mode

Sony's PlayStation Portal firmware update introduces 1080p High Quality streaming mode, improved Cloud Streaming features, and streamlined onboarding for new users.
Video games
fromKotaku
3 weeks ago

I Miss When Multiplayer Games Weren't Changing All The Time - Kotaku

A patch increasing gunshot volume in Marathon created a more aggressive multiplayer environment, prompting nostalgia for older games that remained static after release rather than undergoing constant balance changes.
fromKotaku
3 weeks ago

PlayStation Looks Decisive Right Now While Xbox Merely Flails

The console wars died down not because any side won, but because it became irrelevant. Major games, seeking to make their gigantic budgets back, went platform agnostic. Where once companies had splurged on making consumers identify with specific console platforms, suddenly where you play games had become a much less defining factor.
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Video games
fromEngadget
3 weeks ago

I guess this wasn't an Xbox after all

Microsoft has discontinued its 'This is an Xbox' marketing campaign by removing the original blog post from Xbox Wire.
fromGameSpot
2 months ago

This Xbox Game Just Passed $300 Million In Revenue On PS5, Report Says

Microsoft's Forza Horizon 5 continues to be a huge hit on PlayStation, it seems. Research from Alinea Analytics claims that the game just recently passed 5 million copies sold on PS5. This works out to more than $300 million in revenue on PS5 alone for the 2021 game. Alinea's Rhys Elliott said this data proves why Microsoft is keen to release more of its own games on a rival platform like Sony's PS5.
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fromKotaku
1 month ago

PlayStation 5 Is Showing Players Different Prices For Same Game

As you can see from the image in the thread, Assassin's Creed Unity should be on sale for £3.74 in the UK. However, after logging in to their PlayStation Network account, the user noticed that they were instead offered a price of £9.99, still lower than the game's standard price of £24.99 but not nearly as steep a discount.
Video games
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fromGameSpot
1 month ago

Steam Reviews Will Now Let You Share What Hardware You Used To Run Games

Steam now lets users attach hardware specifications and optional anonymized framerate data to reviews via the Steam Beta Client, improving performance context for other users.
Video games
fromEngadget
1 month ago

Sorry, first-party Playstation games aren't coming to PC anymore

Sony is reversing its multi-platform strategy, making future first-party PS5 single-player games exclusive to PlayStation consoles rather than releasing them on PC.
Video games
fromThe Verge
1 month ago

Console exclusives might be making a comeback

Sony and Microsoft are reversing their multiplatform strategy and returning to console-exclusive games after years of releasing titles across multiple platforms.
Video games
fromWGB
1 month ago

PlayStation Will No Longer Publish Its Singleplayer Games On PC, Says New Report

Sony reversed its PC publishing strategy, keeping single-player exclusives on PlayStation 5 while continuing PC releases for online and live-service games.
Video games
fromThe Verge
1 month ago

PlayStation is reportedly moving away from PC ports

PlayStation is shifting away from PC ports and cancelling Ghost of Yōtei's PC release, returning to console exclusives as its primary strategy after poor PC port sales.
Video games
fromArs Technica
1 month ago

After a rocky six years, Sony cancels future single-player PC game releases

Sony's PC gaming strategy remains inconsistent, with delayed releases, unclear timelines, and PlayStation account requirements creating player confusion and disappointing sales performance.
Video games
fromGameSpot
1 month ago

The Best Games Of 2026 (So Far)

GameSpot tracks 2026 games scoring 8 or higher, highlighting must-play titles like Cairn and Mewgenics while noting lower-scoring games can still provide entertainment value.
Video games
fromKotaku
1 month ago

Sony Pulling Back From PC Is Bad News For Wolverine On Steam

Sony is shifting away from PC ports for single-player games to focus on PlayStation 5 exclusivity, reversing its earlier multiplatform strategy.
Video games
fromGadgets 360
1 month ago

Sony Said to Be 'Backing Away' From Launching Its Single-Player Games on PC

Sony may abandon its PC release strategy for single-player exclusives and return to PlayStation-only releases, while continuing live service games on PC.
#ps5-pro
Games
fromGameSpot
2 months ago

2025's Top 5 Most-Played Games On PlayStation And Xbox Are The Same As 2024's In The US

Multiplayer live-service games dominate PlayStation and Xbox playtime, with Fortnite, Call of Duty, GTA V, Roblox, and Minecraft topping 2024–2025 lists.
Games
fromKotaku
2 months ago

Xbox Just Set A Terrible New Record - Kotaku

Xbox console sales plunged about 39% in the UK in 2025, marking the worst year on record amid apparent de-emphasis of hardware by Microsoft.
fromEngadget
1 month ago

Xbox consoles now support 1440p streaming

The higher bitrate streaming option will let subscribers with an Xbox Series X or S, Xbox One X or Xbox One play their games at a higher resolution, provided the game and their display supports it. Microsoft previously only offered 1440p streams on select Fire TVs, LG TVs, Samsung TVs, web browsers and the Xbox PC app.
Video games
fromKotaku
1 month ago

Most PS5 Owners Have Been Playing The Same Games Since 2022

Retail tracking firm Circana shared the top five most-played PlayStation games in the U.S. in 2026. The list is the same as it was last year, with Fortnite at the top. And looking back at 2023 and 2022, you'll notice that the most popular titles haven't changed much at all, either. That's bad news for developers trying to release new multiplayer games and fans hoping for more innovation.
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fromThe Verge
2 months ago

The most popular games are getting harder and harder to usurp

Fortnite, Roblox, Call of Duty, Minecraft, and GTA V dominated PS5 and Xbox in 2024–2025 due to longevity, multiplatform reach, multiplayer, updates, and user-generated content.
Video games
fromThe Verge
1 month ago

PlayStation's live service push continues with a co-op Horizon spinoff

Horizon Hunters Gathering is a three-player cooperative action game by Guerrilla for PS5 and PC with tactical combat, customizable Hunters, roguelike perks, and crossplay.
fromWGB
2 months ago

New Report Shows How Xbox-Published Games Sold On PlayStation In 2025

Now, keep in mind, these are not official numbers as Xbox doesn't share sales data these days. Instead, Alinea use their own magic formulas and weird rituals to estimate the numbers. So far, the company's data has proven to be very accurate, but it is not without mistakes or controversies regarding its calculation methods. The biggest success was Forza Horizon 5, which Alinea reported on last week, stating that the open-world racer sold a whopping 5.1 million copies on PlayStation.
Video games
fromInverse
2 months ago

PlayStation And Xbox's Most-Played Games Show What Players Are Really Looking For

Thousands of games are released every year, with numbers increasing recently thanks to an explosion of indie games across all platforms. That means there's more opportunity than ever to find something new and unexpected among the latest releases, but for a lot of players, the comfort of a few familiar games wins out. Newly released statistics show that, at least on consoles, the biggest games of 2025 were exactly the same as 2024's top titles. Do those figures point to an industry in crisis.
Video games
fromwww.gamespot.com
2 months ago

We Need Demos Now More Than Ever

There has been a demo renaissance in the last few years, and we couldn't be happier. Demos have been a part of video game history for a long time, but whether or not they've been good for sales has been up in the air for quite some time. Fortunately, in the last couple weeks we've gotten a Dragon Quest 7: Reimagined and Final Fantasy 7 demo for Switch 2.
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fromWGB
2 months ago

The Most Played PlayStation And Xbox Games Of 2025 Are Exactly The Same As 2024

Fortnite, Call of Duty, GTA V, and Roblox remained PlayStation's most-played games in 2025, mirroring 2024 and showing industry dependence on legacy titles.
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

The 15 best Xbox Series S/X games to play in 2026

Thirteen years after vanishing at the end of the original game, cursed horror author Alan Wake is trapped in an alternate dimension and determined to write his way out, while FBI agents close in on the mysterious town of Bright Falls. Why we love it: A thoroughly entertaining blend of detective procedural and surrealist survival horror. Read the full review.
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fromGameSpot
2 months ago

PS5 And PS4's Most-Downloaded Games Of 2025 Revealed, Including A Call Of Duty Surprise

Sports games dominated PlayStation Store PS5 downloads in 2025: NBA 2K26 topped North America/Canada while EA Sports FC 26 led Europe.
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