Before a 3D Mario game finally surfaces, Nintendo may keep it confidential as long as possible. Ex-Nintendo marketers Kit & Krysta believe the company should avoid the risk of release-date delays. Gamers became annoyed with the long development cycle for Metroid Prime 4: Beyond.

Gamers may have noticed that Steam reviews and forums have become increasingly toxic. Developers also want Valve to moderate bigotry and off-topic remarks. In a The Guardian article, they accuse the marketplace of ignoring requests to remove hateful comments.

No longer a PlayStation exclusive, Square Enix’s preferred platform for Final Fantasy games has changed. Developers aim to make Final Fantasy 7 Remake Part 3 shine brightest on PCs. The studio will optimize it for the PS5 and PS5 Pro, but console players may need to accept sparser environments.

Already demanding a significant investment, the ROG Xbox Ally X has suffered a price increase in Japan. Several retailers have raised the price of the Windows gaming handheld by more than 20%. An earlier leaked Asus communication predicted higher costs due to rising storage and memory prices.

Even with 2013 origins, GTA 5 now demands more than 100GB of install space. A new mod creates a much lighter, more portable version of the title. While players could avoid pricey storage upgrades, they may decide that the visual downgrades forced by the GTA 5 mod aren’t acceptable.

Marvel’s Spider-Man games may never surface on Xbox consoles. Insomniac Games dismissed the chances that the PlayStation exclusives would eventually support the platform. Many single-player games published by Sony are only available on the PS5 and PC.

David Jaffe finds the more tame Kratos depicted in God of War: Sons of Sparta unrecognizable. The franchise’s creator also takes issue with a lackluster story that slows down the action. Fans have been more positive about the PS5 game, even with stiff metroidvania competition.

PS5 owners may want to free up storage space before the Resident Evil Requiem pre-load goes live. Capcom’s survival horror title will require a larger install than any previous Resident Evil game. A generous campaign length and upgraded graphics could explain the hefty file size.

A new update from a Capcom insider would be welcome news for horror fans. Dusk Golem anticipates the publisher prioritizing Resident Evil Requiem DLC, potentially featuring Alyssa Ashcroft. The Resident Evil 10 release date could also be on a fast track, with 2029 as a possibility.

Even after multiple Nintendo lawsuits, a bevy of Switch emulators survived. The company is now concentrating on GitHub, which is home to many of these open-source programs. DMCA notices sent to the developers accuse the emulators of facilitating copyright infringement.

Corsair has a new strategy to curtail fraudulent returns and sellers intent on scamming buyers. Revamped packaging for Vengeance DDR5 RAM makes it more challenging to hide fake memory inside. Despite the change, there have been claims of Corsair itself exploiting the shortage.

The Squanch Games CEO reveals why High on Life 2 isn't releasing as an Xbox exclusive. Despite the first shooter debuting on Microsoft’s consoles, it was most successful on PlayStation. The executive also suggests that Xbox Game Pass has lost subscribers after price increases.

Despite advancements, cloud gaming still has downsides compared to playing titles locally. A Sony patent balances both approaches, leading to smaller PS5 and PS6 game installations. Executables would run on a console, minimizing latency and the need for storage upgrades.

Handheld gamers are impatient about the status of upcoming FromSoftware titles. A new financial statement alleviates some fears about The Duskbloods and Elden Ring Switch 2 release dates. Fans have seen few promising updates since an April 2025 Nintendo Direct.

Resident Evil games have a devoted following who can’t resist collector’s items. Sadly, Amazon is nullifying Resident Evil Requiem Deluxe Edition pre-orders, making the steelbook elusive. Irritating gamers, scalpers are reselling the Capcom title on eBay for handsome profits.

Meant to protect younger players, Microsoft’s age verification measures are affecting other UK gamers. Some players can’t finish a multiplayer match without having to relog into their Xbox accounts. The company is working on a fix, but hasn’t provided an ETA for a solution.

Buyers who were procrastinating about purchasing a Valve gaming handheld are feeling regretful. The Steam Deck OLED has disappeared from the U.S. storefront, with stock levels sporadic elsewhere. Facing component shortages, the manufacturer may be considering a price increase.

Update | Steam is full of voxel survival games inspired by Minecraft. Even so, Microsoft believes that Allumeria violates copyrights by using all-too-familiar graphics or gameplay. Now delisted, its developer is considering how to respond to the DMCA takedown. Update: DMCA strike removed Feb 11th.

Digital Foundry compared how the Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth Switch 2 port fares against other platforms. While sacrificing detail, some visuals are crisper than in the PS5’s performance mode. Nintendo’s console could also have an edge on the Steam Deck, which often fails to maintain 30fps.

The GTA 6 marketing campaign could be high-impact, but relatively condensed. A reliable insider anticipates a new trailer to premiere in August, before a Take-Two earnings call. Some critics think that the Rockstar Games title deserves more attention than three months' worth of advertising.

Lenovo’s North American President is unusually candid about the AI boom's impact. In a recent interview, he advised that partners commit to orders before the memory shortage depletes stock levels. Large and small businesses often find that servers, laptops, and desktops sell out within 24 hours.

The shelf lives for the Xbox Series X|S and PS5 may be longer than initially planned. A new report suggests that Microsoft envisions them as lower-cost alternatives to the next Xbox console and PS6. Rising storage and memory prices have inflated the predicted prices of upcoming gaming systems.

Discord will soon force all users to complete ID verification or be shut out from age-restricted servers and features. In March, chatters must upload a video showing their faces or other qualified IDs. The company outlined privacy protections following an attempted October 2025 data breach.

Audiences are embracing the Blizzard shooter formerly known as Overwatch 2. After announcing a new storyline and fresh heroes, the Overwatch player count is matching 2023 highs. The free-to-play game recorded more participation on Steam than Battlefield 6 and Black Ops 7.

Deal | The Sony Bravia 8 often struggles to match the lower sale prices of comparable OLED TVs. However, its latest discount may make buyers reconsider selecting an LG or Samsung candidate. The refreshed XR8B delivers the same inky blacks and upscaling capabilities that enhance all content.

Fans expecting Horizon 3 to arrive by 2027 are panicking over a new rumor from an insider. Guerrilla Games may be devoting most of its resources to the newly announced Horizon Hunters Gathering. The live service PS5 game could delay the release date of the third mainline single-player adventure.

It’s unlikely that generative AI could match the quality of animation seen in The Super Mario Galaxy Movie trailers. Even so, General Mills appears willing to take shortcuts when marketing the film. On a website with movie-themed snacks, the manufacturer posted several dubious-looking photos.

Some buyers are now gravitating toward Mini-LED technology to avoid regrets. Still, a new 3000-hour burn-in test suggests that the OLED monitor issue may be overblown. Overwatch 2 caused the most defects due to high-contrast bars and indicators that remain in the same position.

Microsoft apparently isn’t finished revamping Xbox Game Pass subscriptions. The Verge believes the company could combine PC Game Pass with Premium, denying some gamers day-one releases. Ultimate or other tiers may see Xbox add more games through third-party services.

Rockstar Games looks set to monopolize November sales if the GTA 6 release date doesn’t shift again. As a result, Microsoft is waiting as long as possible to confirm exact dates for Xbox games. Fable and Gears of War: E-Day may arrive sooner or later than expected, to steer clear of the crime saga.

There are more signs that Microsoft will unveil multiple new Xbox controllers in 2026. The Verge believes that the rumored Sebile may finally surface with cloud gaming connectivity. Also, the Elite Series 3 controller could ship as a follow-up to the existing pro-grade peripheral.

Square Enix is quickly monopolizing Switch 2 storage, with Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth the largest title yet. By its June 3rd release date, gamers will need to clear over 100GB on the Nintendo console. Although the file size is inconvenient, the Switch 2 game is smaller than the PS5 and PC versions.

Developers have overcome technical roadblocks to bring intensive games to Nintendo’s handheld. Even so, the rumored Starfield Switch 2 version may be too much of an undertaking for Bethesda. Following Borderlands 4, an insider claims that the RPG may face a lengthy delay or cancellation.