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Switch could overtake PlayStation 2 as top-selling console by 2028

  • PS2 leads with more than 160 million consoles shipped.
  • Switch sales have passed 156 million and are still ongoing.
  • Nintendo says the Switch could take the lead in 2028 at the earliest.

The PlayStation 2 remains the best-selling console, with more than 160 million units shipped, but Nintendo’s original Switch is closing in. Nintendo has shipped over 156 million Switch consoles, and expects to ship about two million more during the financial year ending in March 2027. If sales continue…

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Nobody Said The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time Was This Funny

  • Ocarina of Time’s interactive jokes surprised a first-time player.
  • Gorons prance away after being freed, nine times in one temple.
  • Players are finding fresh humour and memes in the classic game.

A first-time player of *The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time* has found its comic moments as memorable as its celebrated design. The article argues that many of the jokes work because the game makes players participate in them, or forces them to wait. King Zora slowly shuffles…

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GTA 6 Was Never Going to Hit 60 Frames per Second on Consoles

  • Rockstar is targeting 30fps on every console.
  • A densely populated world may strain console CPUs.
  • The PS5 Pro gets visual upgrades instead of a higher frame rate.

Rockstar has said it is targeting 30 frames per second on all consoles for GTA 6, including the PS5 Pro. The article argues that a steady 60fps may have been out of reach because the game’s densely populated open world places heavy demands on console processors, which extra…

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I want an uglier GTA 6 that runs at 60 FPS – 30 FPS on console is more reason to wait for PC

  • GTA 6 is expected to run at 30 FPS on current consoles.
  • The writer would trade visual detail for 60 FPS.
  • They plan to wait for the PC version.

The writer argues that GTA 6’s expected 30 frames per second on PS5 and Xbox Series X is a reason for them to wait for the PC version. They would prefer a less graphically detailed game running at 60 FPS, especially because driving and shooting can benefit from…

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2027’s Most Stylish Action Game Looks Spectacular in First Official Gameplay

  • *Tsarevna* blends ballet movement with magical hack-and-slash combat.
  • Its trailer shows Swan fighting folklore-inspired enemies.
  • Watt Studio is targeting an early 2027 launch across modern platforms.

A new gameplay trailer for *Tsarevna* showcases a ballet-inspired action game in which protagonist Swan fights enemies drawn from Slavic folklore and fairy tales. Its distinctive combat style has raised interest ahead of its planned early 2027 launch. The game uses motion capture from ballerina Alyona Kovalyova, and…

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James Gunn’s brave and bold vision for the DCU deserved better than early grave

  • Gunn and Safran are leaving DC Studios.
  • The writer valued the DCU’s variety despite its uneven output.
  • Jeremy Latcham may focus the franchise on major heroes.

James Gunn and Peter Safran are leaving DC Studios, with former Marvel executive Jeremy Latcham set to take over as the first phase of the DCU ends. The writer regrets the change, arguing that Gunn and Safran’s slate was uneven but gave DC films and shows a distinctive…

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PlayStation Plus PC app is being shut down in December because less than 0.4% of eligible subscribers are using it

  • PlayStation Plus PC streaming ends on 10 December.
  • Fewer than 0.4% of eligible Premium members used the app.
  • The service focused largely on older PlayStation games.

Sony will shut down its PlayStation Plus cloud streaming app for PC on 10 December, saying fewer than 0.4% of eligible Premium subscribers use it. The decision lets the company focus on services that more members value. The app mainly gave PC players access to older PlayStation games…

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The Outer Worlds 2’s first story expansion announced

  • Side Effects Guaranteed launches on 2 December for $14.99.
  • Player choices carry into a second expansion planned for spring 2027.
  • The DLC adds Elysium Valley and raises the level cap to 36.

Obsidian has announced Side Effects Guaranteed, the first story expansion for The Outer Worlds 2, arriving on 2 December. Its release indicates the studio is continuing planned post-launch support for the game despite reported layoffs and uncertainty about the future of its own franchises. The expansion sends players…

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Overwatch brings back 6v6 role-queue following player feedback

  • Competitive 6v6 role queue arrives on 8 December.
  • The 2-2-2 format will be tested for four weeks.
  • Blizzard will monitor queue times across modes.

Overwatch is adding a competitive 6v6 role-queue option on 8 December, following player requests for the format that was available in the original game. It will run alongside existing 5v5 role queue and 6v6 open queue, rather than replacing either, giving players more choice as Blizzard assesses the…

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GTA VI Shares New Tove Lo Song, Announces Festival

  • Tove Lo released a new song for the GTA VI soundtrack.
  • A related festival is set for Miami on 21 November.
  • The album will feature 34 original tracks.

Atlantic Records and Rockstar Games have released “Blood In Your Eyes”, a new song by Swedish singer Tove Lo, to mark the upcoming release of Grand Theft Auto VI. Rockstar and PlayStation have also announced a related music festival in Miami. Grand Theft Auto VI: The Festival is…

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