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Following its official announcement, we have started to learn the full impact of Microsoft’s significant Xbox-related studio cuts.

Despite major sweeping changes at Xbox, Game Pass is seemingly remaining core to the console maker, with new and future deals still being signed by Microsoft.

In amongst a ton of bad news, Xbox CEO Asha Sharma has revealed that they hope to one day have as many as 1 Billion daily active users.

July’s PlayStation Plus Essential line-up is now available to claim, including the likes of Call of Duty Modern Warfare III.

Contrary to rumours, Zenimax is not turning into an Elder Scrolls / Fallout factory, with insiders claiming DOOM; Quake and others still have a future at Xbox.

Due to new rules being put in place by the European Union, the Nintendo Switch 1 family of consoles are set to be officially discontinued in Europe next year.

After weeks of rumours, leaks and speculation, Microsoft has finally broken its silence on the future of Xbox, with multiple studios set to be let go.

Valve has officially released the complete project files and assembly documentation for its experimental Steam Machine e-ink faceplate. The open-source repository allows users with 3D printers to build, program, and install the customisable accessory from scratch. The release (via Brad Lynch) follows the launch of the Steam Machine, which features …

Amid a ton of internal changes, insiders have claimed that Xbox employees fear the console maker is “listening to Twitter” too much.

Following the release of Prime 4 last year, a new Metroid game appears to be on its way, with Metroid: Ravenous recently being rated in Brazil.

After initially planning to close the PlayStation 3 and Vita Stores in 2021, Sony have confirmed that these digital platforms will be shuttered by next year.

Mario Kart World is slowly being updated, with the latest patch bringing in two additional Knockout Tour routes alongside expanded photo mode options.

Previously announced to be coming in 2026, the Switch 2 version of Bethesda’s Oblivion Remastered has now gotten an official release date.

Celebrating 5 million copies sold, the 2D souls-like Blasphemous is getting a physical “Martyrs’ Edition’ release.

PSSR aside, Ubisoft's upcoming Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Resynced is getting some modest-yet-interesting improvements on PS5 Pro.

Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls has had its final set of characters revealed, with the full launch roster of 20 heroes/villains now official.

Nintendo looks set to introduce a refreshed version of their Switch 2, featuring a new (hopefully improved) LCD panel made by Sharp.

Alongside its next big update in September, Granblue Fantasy Versus: Rising is officially set to come to the Nintendo Switch 2.a

Xbox is raising the price of its Series X and S consoles for the 3rd time in roughly 12 months, with the 1TB Series X now costing $899.

According to insiders, Grand Theft Auto VI will be getting a proper disc-based physical release some time after launch in December.

PlayStation has confirmed that Grand Theft Auto VI “Plays Best on PS5” detailing its many unique console features including full DualSense support.

According to insiders, God of Way Laufey was seemingly delayed due to GTA VI, with the PS5 exclusive expected to arrive in February/March of next year.

After switching from a Battle Royale to an Extraction Shooter, Halo 'Project Ekur' has reportedly undergone even more changes.

In discussing Xbox’s film and TV plans, CEO Asha Sharma has claimed that “Call of Duty is bigger than the Marvel Cinematic Universe.”

Years on from its initial announcement, we have now gotten our first proper details on Netflix’s live-action Gears of War film adaptation.

Alongside the Gears of War Netflix film, Microsoft have now revealed that they are working on a live-action adaptation of Rare’s live-service ‘Sea of Thieves’:

God of War Laufey has been in development for much longer than we initially thought, with the idea being pitched almost a decade ago.

Like clockwork, Sony is unfortunately removing a number of games from PlayStation Plus in July, including Risk of Rain 2.

For a few years, Sony had been porting over many of its single-player PlayStation 5 games to PC at an increasing rate. This seemed to stop rather suddenly, with the most recent addition being The Last of Us Part II back in early 2025. With rumours claiming that Sony has reversed-course on bringing more single-player titles to PC, PlayStation’s CEO has now officially commented on the matter.

Insomniac Games' Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 is getting an update next month to add the 'Brand New Day' suit from the upcoming MCU film.