Topic: gaming news
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PS5 Is Sony's Most Successful Console Generation Ever
The PlayStation 5 is Sony's most profitable console generation ever, driven by increased spending on free-to-play games, microtransactions, and subscription services rather than just higher hardware sales. Several upcoming game releases were announced, including *Possessor(s)* for November 11 and...
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Red Dead Redemption 2: Where's the Switch Port?
Red Dead Redemption 2 has become the fourth best-selling video game ever with over 79 million copies sold, yet it remains unavailable on current-generation consoles like the Nintendo Switch despite its ongoing commercial success. Square Enix has laid off 140 employees from its international publi...
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Affordable Smart Lighting: Upgrade Your Home on a Budget
Smart lighting is now more affordable and accessible, offering an easy entry into home automation for mood setting, energy efficiency, and convenience. Tech updates include the appearance of Hollow Knight: Silksong, an Instagram iPad app, and a new The Office spinoff, alongside insights from Paul...
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Borderlands 4 Price Slashed Just Weeks After Launch
Borderlands 4 received a 20% price cut on PC shortly after launch, contradicting earlier promises and reflecting potential sales and performance issues. Japan's government has demanded that OpenAI stop using Japanese intellectual property without consent, citing anime and manga as cultural treasu...
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PS5 DualSense Controller With Removable Battery Leaked
Sony is rumored to be developing a new PlayStation 5 controller with a removable battery pack, potentially launching in November, which would allow users to replace the battery instead of buying a new controller. A minor revision for the PlayStation 5 Pro console is also in the works, reportedly ...
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Planet Centauri Devs Say Game is 'Cursed' After New Steam Bug
Planet Centauri's 1.0 launch was hindered by a Steam bug that blocked release notifications to wishlisters, reducing its initial visibility significantly. Valve offered a Daily Deal to compensate, but it coincided with Valve's major hardware announcement, which overshadowed the promotion and led ...
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Halo Voice Actor Teases Major Announcement
Steve Downes, the voice of Master Chief, has teased a major Halo announcement, coinciding with Microsoft's plans for a significant reveal at the Halo World Championships in October. Microsoft is developing multiple new Halo projects, including a potential remake for PlayStation 5 and Nintendo Swi...
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Nintendo Launches Switch 2 Compatibility Checker
Nintendo has launched an online compatibility checker for Switch 2 owners to verify which original Switch games run smoothly on the new hardware, ensuring a seamless transition for most titles. A small number of games, such as NieR: Automata, currently have performance issues on the Switch 2, but...
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Killing Floor 3's Rearmament Update Arrives This Halloween
The Rearmament update introduces three new weapons: the powerful Streik Dual Defender Shotgun, the versatile MKR-350 Assault Rifle, and the precision-focused M14 EBR MOD 0 semi-automatic rifle. It completely overhauls the perk system, allowing players to mix and match any specialist character wit...
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Don't Miss These 5 Hidden Steam Gems (September 2025)
September 2025 featured five standout games on Steam, including platformers, RPGs, and narrative experiments, that deserve attention despite the crowded release schedule. Notable titles include *Hirogami*, an origami-themed platformer with transformation mechanics, and *Trench Face*, a dread-fill...
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Corsair Unveils Hall Effect Fight Stick with Rapid Trigger Tech
The Corsair Novablade Pro Wireless fight stick features Hall effect magnetic switches with adjustable actuation points (0.1mm to 4mm) and rapid trigger technology for enhanced responsiveness and durability, supporting up to 150 million operations. It offers versatile connectivity via Bluetooth, 2...
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Deus Ex Series Under $10 on Steam vs. $30 Remaster
The $30 price of the new Deus Ex remaster is heavily criticized, especially since the entire core series is often available for under $10, making the remaster's value questionable. Early footage shows the remaster alters the original game's gritty aesthetic for a dated look that fans feel lacks t...
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Nintendo Fixes More Switch 2 Backwards Compatibility Issues
Nintendo's firmware update has fixed backwards compatibility issues for several Switch games on the upcoming Switch 2, ensuring uninterrupted gameplay for titles like *Doom + Doom 2* and *Guardian Tales*. Some games, including *Sports Party*, *Resident Evil 4*, and *Blades of Darkness*, still hav...
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Xbox's Phil Spencer Highlights Major Steam Presence Amid Valve Hardware Launch
Valve announced new hardware including the Steam Machine, aiming to bring PC gaming to living rooms and marking a strategic expansion in the industry. Microsoft's Phil Spencer publicly supported the launch, emphasizing openness and player choice, while observers noted a reserved tone possibly ref...
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