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Xbox has moved to reassure fans over the future of id Software's technology following a wave of mass layoffs across Microsoft's gaming division. The company confirmed that development of id Tech, the engine behind franchises such as Doom, is not being left to a skeleton crew, directly rebutting…
Rock Paper Shotgun reports on C-Beams, a forthcoming space action-RPG from developer Distant Light Games and publisher Hooded Horse. While the title nods to the "C-beams" line from Blade Runner's famous "tears in rain" monologue, the writer argues its deeper inspiration is Ambrosia Software's Escape Velocity, a beloved…
The developer of Garfield Kart has publicly needled Nintendo following the news that Mario Kart Tour is being wound down, cheekily positioning its own feline-themed racer as the "better" alternative that will always remain playable. The jab plays on a wider frustration among gamers about publishers pulling the…
The Sinking City 2 launches on PS5 for u00a341.35 / $49.99.
Frogwares deliberately undercuts rivals priced at $60 or more.
It releases on 18th August 2026, with a pricier Premium Edition.
Ukrainian studio Frogwares has priced its upcoming Lovecraftian survival horror game The Sinking City 2 at £41.35 / $49.99 on PS5, deliberately undercutting the $60-or-more price tag common to premium survival horror releases. The developer says the decision is about fairness and giving as many players as possible…
PlayStation is again reportedly considering closing PS3 and Vita digital stores.
A previous closure attempt sparked a fierce player and collector backlash.
Sony reversed that earlier decision, keeping the ageing stores open.
PlayStation is once again reportedly weighing the closure of the digital storefronts for its older PlayStation 3 and PS Vita consoles, and this article recalls how a similar move was received the last time it was floated. When Sony previously announced plans to shut these stores, the reaction…
They weigh 62 grams, omitting a camera to prioritise media viewing.
120Hz Micro-OLED displays simulate a 147-inch screen at 4 metres.
Xreal has begun selling the a01+, the debut product from its new budget-focused sub-brand X by Xreal, priced at $299. The glasses are aimed at a mainstream audience — such as commuters and frequent flyers — who want a portable "pocket cinema" for gaming and watching films. A…
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Headline suggests Black Flag Resynced had the series' best launch in years.
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Belkin's Switch 2 Charging Grip adds battery life but too much weight.
The reviewer says it feels as heavy as a Steam Deck.
Extra bulk undermines the Switch 2's handheld comfort.
GamesRadar+ reviews the Belkin Charging Grip, an accessory for the Nintendo Switch 2 that combines a handheld grip with a built-in battery to extend play time away from a dock. The reviewer likes the concept but finds the added bulk and weight a serious drawback, arguing that the…
Elliot patch adds an option to disable support character voices.
Also fixes frame-rate drops, tutorials and minor bugs.
Out now on Steam; consoles to follow.
Square Enix has released a new patch for its role-playing game The Adventures of Elliot: The Millennium Tales, most notably adding an option to fully disable the support character voices. The feature had been a significant source of frustration for players since launch, with many complaining about the…
Analyst says Sony ending discs is inevitable, revenue-driven, like Apple dropping CD drives.
Digital now makes up around 80% of PlayStation full-game sales.
PS6 could launch at up to $1,000, targeting hardcore gamers.
Niko Partners director Daniel Ahmad has published a fact-based analysis explaining the reasoning behind Sony's decision to stop manufacturing physical PlayStation game discs, cutting through the emotional backlash from fans. He compares the move to Apple removing the CD drive from its laptops in 2008, arguing that although…
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