The Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition Switch 2 upgrade is leaving many players underwhelmed. Pop-in and blurriness are common, with poor upscaling likely impacting performance. Even so, the smoother 60fps graphics may be worth the cost of the update.

Even after a promising launch, Valve shouldn’t feel threatened by ROG Xbox Ally sales. A Circana analyst revealed that the Steam Deck still enjoys strong support. The memory shortage could affect both the Linux and Windows handheld gaming PCs, with price increases possible.

After a new datamine, a Switch 2 version of Monster Hunter Wilds may be inevitable. An embedded image demonstrates a local multiplayer mode for the Nintendo handheld. Capcom removed other code that predicted how the Switch 2 game might perform on the console.

A new Sony patent wants to streamline the development process for PS5 games. By working on a cloud server, developers could test and publish projects without dev kits. One feature of the platform involves generative AI tools to speed up the creation of assets.

Following a high-profile armed robbery, a New York City Pokémon store has a new name. The Poké Court is now called The Trainer Court to avoid potential trademark infringement. Nintendo requested the rebranding, but its response to the shop’s misfortune is being criticized as lacking empathy.

The Resident Evil Requiem release date is over a week away, but fans are already dodging spoilers. Some buyers managed to find a copy of the Capcom game and are sharing their thoughts. Early impressions reveal whether popular characters will survive the campaign (spoilers in article).

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.