Topic: third-party titles

  • Moon Studios Boss: Game Pass Would’ve Worked If Xbox Had Bigger Hits

    Moon Studios Boss: Game Pass Would’ve Worked If Xbox Had Bigger Hits

    Moon Studios CEO Thomas Mahler argues that Xbox Game Pass could have succeeded with stronger blockbuster exclusives, but the service's software catalog has been insufficient to justify monthly subscriptions. Mahler compares Game Pass to "Communism," claiming it fails to motivate developers due to...

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  • Grand Theft Auto VI reshapes the gaming release schedule

    Grand Theft Auto VI reshapes the gaming release schedule

    The gaming industry is clearing the release calendar around the November launch of "Grand Theft Auto VI", with many major publishers delaying their games to avoid direct competition. Sony and other publishers have crowded September and October with blockbuster releases, while several high-profile...

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  • Top 11 Nintendo Switch 2 Games We Played in 2025

    Top 11 Nintendo Switch 2 Games We Played in 2025

    Nintendo's powerful new 2025 console launched with a strong library, including essential exclusive titles like *Mario Kart World* and enhanced classics. The hardware revitalizes major games with significant performance and visual upgrades, such as for *Cyberpunk 2077: Ultimate Edition* and *The L...

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  • Top Xbox Games of 2025: Metacritic's Highest-Rated Picks

    Top Xbox Games of 2025: Metacritic's Highest-Rated Picks

    2025 was a strong year for Xbox, featuring a consistent stream of high-quality releases on console and PC, even as more titles launched simultaneously on PlayStation 5. Major franchises like *Doom: The Dark Ages* and *Gears of War: Reloaded* met high expectations, while standout indie games such ...

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  • Double Your Switch 2 Storage for $40 with This Samsung Card

    Double Your Switch 2 Storage for $40 with This Samsung Card

    The Nintendo Switch 2 is a popular holiday item, with a key accessory deal being a Samsung 256GB microSD Express card discounted to $40, effectively doubling the console's base storage. While the Switch 2's internal storage handles many games, modern libraries fill quickly, making this affordable...

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  • PlayStation 5 Cross-Buy Hinted, May Enable PS5 & PC Dual Purchases

    PlayStation 5 Cross-Buy Hinted, May Enable PS5 & PC Dual Purchases

    Sony is exploring a potential Cross-Buy feature, discovered in PlayStation Store code, that would allow purchasing a game once for both PS5 and PC, marking a strategic shift. The feature's scope is uncertain, as it might apply only to existing PC games, future releases, or could be linked to a ru...

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  • PlayStation State of Play: All the Biggest Reveals & Trailers

    PlayStation State of Play: All the Biggest Reveals & Trailers

    Sony is hosting a State of Play presentation to showcase the future of the PS5, including a look at upcoming games like the highly anticipated Ghost of Yōtei. A confirmed highlight is the reveal of Saros, a new dark sci-fi title from Housemarque, the developers of Returnal. The 35-minute event wi...

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  • Nintendo Direct: Switch 2 Preorders & New Games Available Now

    Nintendo Direct: Switch 2 Preorders & New Games Available Now

    Nintendo Direct announced major game releases including Super Mario Galaxy collection, Metroid Prime 4: Beyond, and several other titles launching between October and December. Seven new Amiibo figures were revealed, tied to various games, with varying prices and release dates, alongside new book...

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  • Watch Today's Nintendo Direct Livestream Here

    Watch Today's Nintendo Direct Livestream Here

    Nintendo Direct livestream today at 2pm UK time will feature 25 minutes of reveals, focusing on third-party titles rather than first-party franchises like Mario or Pokémon. Potential highlights include updates on *Professor Layton and the New World of Steam*, *Hades 2*, and *Hollow Knight: Silkso...

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  • June Nintendo Direct to Reveal Switch 2's Next Big Game

    June Nintendo Direct to Reveal Switch 2's Next Big Game

    Nintendo's summer Direct will focus entirely on "Donkey Kong Bananza" for Switch 2, airing on June 18 at 9:00 a.m. ET for 15 minutes, signaling a major push for DK's return to 3D platforming. The game features environmental destruction mechanics, offering chaotic gameplay, and is positioned as a ...

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