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A PS5 Pro that's floating in front of a gray background. It's turned to the side.

Sony explains why the PS5 Pro is so expensive and doesn’t come with disc drive

In response to concerns about the PS5 Pro's high $700 price tag, a Sony representative explained why it's just right.
Batman stands in front of a bat shadow in Batman: Arkham Shadow.

Batman: Arkham Shadow will come bundled with Quest 3 and 3S headsets

If you buy any Meta Quest 3 or 3S headset from now until April 25, you'll get a copy of the newest Batman: Arkham game for no extra charge.
The Xbox Game Pass app on a phone that's displayed on a hardwood floor next to an Xbox controller.

Xbox is getting rid of its standalone Game Pass app

Xbox is moving features from the Game Pass app into the regular one, meaning you'll no longer have to open both to find the feature you want.
Yasuke in Assassin's Creed Shadows fighting an enemy. He's dressed in his samurai armor.

Assassin’s Creed Shadows delayed into 2025 as Ubisoft overhauls launch plans

Ubisoft has revealed a last-minute Assassin's Creed Shadows delay to next year after Star Wars Outlaws failed to meet expectations.
Aloy in Horizon Zero Dawn Remastered.

Horizon Zero Dawn Remastered is real, and it’s coming to PC too

After leaking last week, Horizon Zero Dawn Remastered has been officially announced for PlayStation 5 and PC.
A Helldivers bot flossing next to a Stellar Blade bot on a beach.

Helldivers 2, Stellar Blade, and more will cameo in free Astro Bot DLC

Astro Bot just graced our PS5s on September 6, but PlayStation announced that 10 new bots will be coming to the game for free.
Link stuck on a big black and purple crack in a dungeon floor in The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom.

Nintendo reveals why Link isn’t the hero in Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom

The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom is the first game to star Princess Zelda herself. The developers explain how they got to that decision.
A white and transparent Xbox wireless controller on a black background.

Revisit the days of translucent gaming gear with these new Xbox controllers

Xbox is following up on its Sky Cipher limited-edition controller by bringing new transparent color options to the Design Lab.
EVE stares at an enemy in Stellar Blade.

Stellar Blade developer being sued over… the name Stellar Blade

Sony and Shift Up are being sued by a film production company over the use of the name "Stellar Blade."
A person plays Mario Kart 8 Deluxe on a Nintendo Switch in handheld mode.

Tech analysts say that major Switch 2 leak is ‘genuine’

The Nintendo Switch 2's design appeared to leak last week, and Digital Foundry can confirm that a lot of it is accurate.
Key art for The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom.

Echoes of Wisdom actually started out as a dungeon editor

The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom is centered around a new feature called echoes, which began as a dungeon editor concept.
A player character looking at a new chicken coop with one chicken on their farm in Stardew Valley

Stardew Valley mobile and console players are finally getting update 1.6

After months of delays, the massive Stardew Valley 1.6 update is on the way for mobile and console.
Final Fantasy 16's cover showcasing its protagonist infront of two demon summons.

Sony fixes PS5 bug that was breaking Final Fantasy 16

Square Enix announced that Sony has released a fix that caused Final Fantasy 16 players to experience intense visual glitches.
A character wields a rocket launcher in Concord.

Concord lead reportedly steps down in wake of launch disaster

Reports say that Concord game director Ryan Ellis has stepped down from the role, and that the studio is waiting to hear about its fate.
A pal aiming a gun in Palworld.

Analyst believes Nintendo can succeed in Palworld lawsuit

An analyst believes that Nintendo is trying to "financially damage" Palworld developer Pocketpair as much as it can in the announced lawsuit.
A giant gun in the middle of a fiery battlefield

Netflix’s Rebel Moon mobile game looks a lot like Diablo 4

Netflix announced its Rebel Moon series is getting an action mobile game tie-in.
Trevor, Michael, and Franklin are all holding guns in GTA 5 promotional art.

Grand Theft Auto 5 is no longer supported on Steam Deck

Thanks to a recent update, Grand Theft Auto 5 and Grand Theft Auto Online can't be played on the Steam Deck.
Chai points a finger gun at a robot in Hi-Fi Rush.

Krafton CEO reveals one reason it bought Hi-Fi Rush studio

Most business deals like this are about money to some extent, but Krafton's CEO said the deal to buy Tango Gameworks was more about preserving creativity.
A rainbow colored hot air balloon in the sky.

Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 won’t be as taxing on your PC

Microsoft Flight Simulator is one of the largest, most performance-heavy games around, but the developers say its sequel might be a bit less taxing to play.
A PlayStation 30th anniversary DualsSense, PlayStation 5 Slim, and disc drive displayed in front of a white background.

PlayStation’s 30th anniversary PS5 collection is pure nostalgia

Sony revealed special edition 30th-anniversary consoles and controllers that turn the PS5 into an original PlayStation.
Aloy aiming her bow at a robot in a forest.

Horizon Zero Dawn might be getting a remaster for PS5 and PC

An ESRB page for Horizon Zero Dawn Remastered has emerged, and it's been rated for PS5 and PC.
Final Fantasy 16's main cast standing together.

Recent PS5 firmware update may have caused big issues in some games

Square Enix is investigating a possible PS5 firmware issue that made Final Fantasy XVI unplayable for some users.
Two soldiers clasping hands in Helldivers 2.

Helldivers 2’s big update is already going over well with fans

Arrowhead Game Studios released a giant patch for Helldivers 2 that begins to address many long-standing player issues.
The front of the PS5 Pro is shown close up.

PS5 Pro appears to help a lot with performance mode, analysis finds

Digital Foundry has analyzed some PS5 Pro footage and found big improvements in performance mode in Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth, but not so much elsewhere.
Two people on skateboards about to go into a tunnel at the top of a church.

Skate to finally launch into early access 5 years after it was announced

Electronic Arts announced that the free-to-play Skate will finally be ready for the public in early access next year.
A work-in-progress screenshot from Dead by Daylight spin-off Project T.

Dead by Daylight publisher cancels Project T spinoff, shuts down developer

Behaviour Interactive announced that it canceled its upcoming Dead by Daylight spinoff Project T and shut down the development studio behind it.
Lilith staring into the camera in Diablo 4. She has giant horns and red wings behind her.

Xbox Game Pass’ new Standard tier is missing some big games

Xbox officially launched its new Game Pass Standard plan, but it's missing some huge first-party titles.
Two Sims standing in front of a blue background. One is gifting a present to the other.

Project Rene isn’t going to be a proper The Sims 5

Electronic Arts laid out some of what it has in store for The Sims franchise, including an update on the mysterious Project Rene.
Overwatch 2 skins: Cardboard Reinhardt, Turtleship D.Va, Cyberdragon Hanzo, Street Runner Genji, Bee Mercy, and Cleric Lifeweaver

Overwatch 2 is now on Xbox Game Pass, and it comes with perks

Yes, Overwatch 2 is a free-to-play game, but Game Pass subscribers can now play it there and get a few extra perks for doing so.
A PS5 sits on a table with a DualSense standing up next to it.

Don’t expect PlayStation to abandon consoles for PCs any time soon

One of Sony's co-CEOs says that the company will continue to make consoles its top priority.
Soldiers standing behind turret guns in Battlefield 4.

The next Battlefield will take inspiration from some of the series’ best games

The next Battlefield will be going back to some basics, taking inspiration from older games in the series and removing 128-player maps.
Yoshi and Peach race in Mario Kart 8 Deluxe.

These Switch bundles come with one of Nintendo’s best multiplayer game for free

Nintendo announced two new holiday bundles that come with either a Switch or Switch OLED and one of the handheld's best games.
The Flappy bird in the center of the screen. There are sunbeams behind them.

Flappy Bird creator denounces remake, claims it’s tied to crypto

The original creator of Flappy Bird has said he is not involved in the project, which also might have crypto ties.
A render of Tim Walz in Crazy Taxi style standing next to a car on a menu screen. Tim is written in big letters on the left.

Tim Walz’s Dreamcast obsession has been immortalized in a Crazy Taxi mod

After Tim Walz revealed he was a Dreamcast fan, a player has now modded the vice presidential nominee into Crazy Taxi.