Rumour has it that Microsoft plans to stop making dedicated consoles due to market struggles. However, Xbox head Phil Spencer says otherwise.
Read More »Xbox is working on its own gaming handheld
Microsoft Gaming CEO, Phil Spencer, confirms plans for an Xbox gaming handheld, but work is only just beginning, so expect a multi-year wait.
Read More »Microsoft CEO shares mixed messaging on Xbox exclusives
Microsoft’s CEO Satya Nadella has shared some rather mixed messages on the current and future state of Xbox game exclusivity.
Read More »Study shows massive sales lead for disc-based PS5 compared to digital
You know how it seems like every console maker wants us to go all-in on digital games? Well, it looks like they might want to pump the brakes on that idea. Why? Because the gamers have spoken, and they're shouting, "We love our disc drives!"
Read More »Phasmophobia finally comes to consoles this month
Following multiple delays and more than a year after its initial planned release, Phasmophobia is finally coming to consoles later this month.
Read More »Nintendo announces surprise NSO: Playtest Program
In a surprise announcement, Nintendo has detailed an upcoming NSO: Playtest Program – possibly hinting at what fans can expect from the Switch successor.
Read More »Reports claim Microsoft will stop selling the Xbox in Saudi Arabia
Following reports that Microsoft would be ending sales of the Xbox in various countries, one insider claims that Saudi Arabia will be the first region affected.
Read More »Microsoft announces limited edition Indiana Jones Xbox Series X
Microsoft has unveiled a highly-limited edition Indiana Jones themed Xbox Series X console – available only to those who can solve the puzzle box.
Read More »Roughly 50 titles will support PS5 Pro at launch
With the PlayStation 5 Pro just under a month away from launch, Sony has confirmed that roughly 40 to 50 games will see PS5 Pro enhancements on day-one.
Read More »Microsoft reportedly considering ceasing Xbox sales in the Middle East
Back in July, we reported on a leak which claimed that Microsoft was planning to wind down its console sales in EMEA regions, instead wanting to push potential customers towards Game Pass. It seems Microsoft might also take a similar approach with the Middle East. As reported by known Saudi …
Read More »Next-gen Xbox will offer both a console and handheld according to reports
While there were some fears that Microsoft was preparing to bow out of the console race, instead focusing on its role as a 3rd-party publisher, the console maker confirmed on multiple accounts that they are working on the next generation of Xbox consoles. It seems Microsoft will once again release …
Read More »This is the Nintendo Switch 2 (allegedly)
Nintendo has finally briefed development partners on its next-generation console, commonly referred to as the ‘Switch 2'. As a result, a fresh batch of leaks are in, giving us our first look at what the new system should look like, as well as a detailed breakdown of technical specifications. While …
Read More »Sony announces limited edition 30th anniversary PS5 consoles
Earlier this month, Sony officially started PlayStation’s 30th anniversary celebrations, teasing a couple of their plans at the time. The PlayStation maker has now ramped up the celebrations in a major way – unveiling a suite of limited edition PS5 consoles and accessories.
Read More »PS5 firmware update adds Welcome Hub, 3D audio improvements and more
Since its release back in late 2020, Sony has introduced many new and improved features to the PS5 through various software updates. The latest is a pretty meaty one – introducing a whole new Welcome Hub alongside 3D audio improvements; adaptive charging and more. Making the announcement on the PlayStation …
Read More »Satisfactory to get console versions “SOON™”
After spending years in early access, the popular resource management game Satisfactory has finally gotten its 1.0 update – almost a decade on from its initial inception. With PC players finally able to experience Satisfactory in its entirety, the team are now shifting focus to a console release. Announced during …
Read More »PS5 Pro reportedly set to be announced “next week”
Over the past month or so, we have seen an increasing number of leaks and rumours claiming that the long-awaited PlayStation 5 Pro is set to be officially unveiled sometime this month. Now, thanks to one insider, it appears as though the announcement could be as early as next week...
Read More »Retailers point to September launch for Zotac Zone gaming handheld
Zotac was at Gamescom 2024 to show off the upcoming gaming handheld that it has been working on and share more details. Besides pricing, Zotac also hinted at an imminent release of the portable console, which has been corroborated by various retailers. The Zone is powered by the Ryzen 7 …
Read More »The Xbox Series S is “annoying to optimize for” claims dev
With the 9th generation of consoles, Microsoft opted to take an interesting route with its console strategy – releasing two systems at the same time on the polar ends of the power spectrum. In the years since, we have seen some developers struggle to bring their games to Xbox due …
Read More »Star Wars Outlaws offers 40fps mode on consoles
Star Wars Outlaws is just over a week away, with the game set to launch on the 30th of August. Unsurprisingly, some people have gotten their hands on the title early, revealing some interesting inclusions. Despite no official word from Ubisoft themselves, Star Wars Outlaws actually includes a much-appreciated 40fps …
Read More »Valorant open beta now live on Xbox Series X/S and PS5
Riot Games has been working away on Valorant for a couple of years now, securing a top spot as one of the most-played competitive shooters on PC. As of today, the game is now also freely available to play on consoles, including the Xbox Series X/S and PS5. While we …
Read More »Phasmophobia’s long-delayed console version finally gets release window
Phasmophobia hit it big back in 2020 when the game was released in Early Access, launching to near immediate success. In the years since, the team at Kinetic Games have continued to work diligently on the game, improving it across the board. Unfortunately, the game’s long-anticipated console release has been …
Read More »Xbox reportedly winding down console sales in EMEA regions
As a console platform, Xbox has historically focused on the US market, with Europe, Africa and Asia in particular being relatively weak markets for the US-based Microsoft. Following the recent announcement to changes with its Game Pass subscription service, Xbox is reportedly moving away from EMEA regions almost entirely. As …
Read More »Cities Skylines 2 delayed for PS5 and Xbox again
Cities Skylines 2 launched on PC last year but was quickly panned by players for performance issues. Since then, Paradox has been focused on fixing up the PC version of the game, delaying the planned console release. Unfortunately, it looks like the console version of the game is also facing …
Read More »The next batch of titles for Xbox Game Pass revealed
The next batch of titles for Xbox Game Pass subscribers have now been announced. There will be eight new games joining the library over the next couple of weeks, with a little something for fans of platformers, adventure games and sports. Journey to the Savage Planet is one of this …
Read More »Console beta sign-ups for Marvel Rivals is now live
Marvel Rivals is an upcoming Hero shooter in the vein of Overwatch, Paladins and other contemporaries. Ahead of its release at some point in the hopefully not-too-distant future, the PvP shooter has gotten a couple closed alpha tests on PC. Now, it's time for console players to give the game …
Read More »PS5 version of Minecraft finally launches (in preview)
Despite being by far the best selling game of all time, Mojang had shown a surprising lack of interest in bringing current-gen versions of Minecraft to the PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S. Finally, after years of waiting, the current-gen Xboxes got a 4k patch late last year. Now, a …
Read More »Xbox may tease its rumoured handheld this weekend
Back in March, we began hearing rumours that Microsoft may be working on their own Xbox handheld in the vein of the Steam Deck or ROG Ally. Microsoft themselves have since teased the idea as a possibility – while still keeping things vague. That said, according to one insider, we …
Read More »Take-Two CEO confirms Grand Theft Auto 6 will get a late PC release
Grand Theft Auto 6 has been announced already, but so far, Rockstar has only confirmed the game for current-gen consoles. While the game will be releasing on Xbox and PlayStation in 2025, those of us on PC will have to wait a bit longer, pushing the release back to 2026. …
Read More »MSI Claw BIOS update improves gaming performance by up to 30%
Over the past few months, MSI has been hard at work improving its new handheld gaming system, the MSI Claw. Earlier in the year, a major BIOS update saw the device take a significant leap in gaming performance. Now, MSI is back again, boasting another 30 percent performance uplift with …
Read More »Antec is entering the gaming handheld market
Antec is preparing to get into the gaming handheld market with the help of AyaNeo. The Antec Core HS is a tweaked version of the AyaNeo Slide, which features a 6-inch sliding screen, and integrated gamepad controls. According to LTN (via Tom's Hardware), the Core HS features a 6-inch sliding …
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