Record-high console prices have driven PS5 and Xbox hardware sales to historic U.S. lows, with Sony and Microsoft hit by steep unit declines despite broader market spending gains.

Record-high console prices have driven PS5 and Xbox hardware sales to historic U.S. lows, with Sony and Microsoft hit by steep unit declines despite broader market spending gains.

Ayaneo’s Pocket Micro 2, a premium retro handheld upgraded with a Snapdragon 865 and improved memory/storage options, sold out immediately after launch and will not be restocked.

Capcom’s unadvertised Switch 2 port of Devil May Cry 5: Devil Hunter Edition reportedly delivers up to 120 FPS in handheld mode, often sustaining 85–90 FPS in combat and outperforming the PS4 version’s unstable sub-60 FPS performance.

Riot Games is introducing Vanguard: On-Demand, an update that stops its anti-cheat driver from launching at boot on supported PCs and runs it only while games like Valorant or League of Legends are active.

Capcom’s unadvertised Switch 2 port of *Devil May Cry 5: Devil Hunter Edition* reportedly delivers up to 120 FPS in handheld mode, often sustaining 85–90 FPS in combat and outperforming the PS4 version’s unstable sub-60 FPS performance.

Goodram has reintroduced 4GB DDR4 modules with its Rival DDR4 Radiant lineup, targeting budget-conscious users as AI-driven memory demand pushes DDR4 and DDR5 prices sharply higher.

ETA Prime’s teardown of Valve’s $1,428 Steam Machine shows a compact SteamOS gaming PC that is moderately serviceable, with accessible storage but more involved disassembly required to reach the RAM.

AMD’s Ryzen 7 5800X3D 10th Anniversary Edition relaunched at $349 as a compelling AM4 gaming upgrade with improved 3D V-Cache packaging and better thermals, but sold out across major retailers within minutes. Scalpers quickly pushed resale prices to $600 or more, though AMD says continued production should ease shortages and return availability closer to MSRP.

ShadPS4 is adding ShadNet, an open-source custom server system designed to let PS4 emulator users access online multiplayer without PSN or PlayStation Plus.

Sony is cutting roughly half of Bungie’s workforce after Destiny 2 concluded its major live-service updates with Monument of Triumph, with 292 roles affected across the Destiny team and some Marathon developers.

SNK has confirmed that its “MISSION REBOOT” initiative will revive Metal Slug for the series’ 30th anniversary, with developers signaling a long-term effort to return the franchise to a major role after years without a numbered entry.

Rockstar Games’ $99.99 Grand Theft Auto VI Ultimate Edition reportedly locks key single-player content behind a $20 premium over the $79.99 Standard Edition, including exclusive stores, vehicle mod shops, cosmetics, weapons, vehicles, and side quests.

Deborah Ann Woll says Santa Monica Studio had been planning God of War: Laufey since before God of War 2018, with Cory Barlog pitching her the project and its mysterious cube companion nearly a decade ago.

Valve appears to be testing AMD FSR 4 support through Steam and Proton Experimental, potentially allowing many FSR 3-enabled games on SteamOS and Linux to access the newer upscaling path without third-party tools, a move that could benefit other similarly configured handhelds too.

The next generation of consoles could potentially breach the $1000 market with relative ease, thanks to increasing chip, storage, and memory costs all contributing to a much higher bill of materials.

Dragon Age's ex-lead writer David Gaider warns that generative AI could introduce unreliable workflows, ethical issues, and long-term harm to developer training in game production.

Ubisoft co-founder Claude Guillemot has died at 69 in a plane crash near La Baule-Escoublac in western France, with authorities investigating the cause of the incident.

LEGO has not confirmed the set; reports from established community leakers point to an October–December launch window, positioning it as the next major retro-gaming model after LEGO’s NES, Atari 2600, Sega Genesis, and Game Boy sets.

ReStory: Chill Electronic Repairs offers a hands-on, low-pressure repair sim set in mid-2000s Akihabara, letting players restore PSPs, Nintendo DS-style handhelds, flip phones, music players, and classic Atari hardware.

The figure will be displayed at Sega Store Tokyo in Shibuya PARCO from June 23, 2026, as part of a broader anniversary campaign including merchandise, concerts, and brand collaborations.

The FCC has eased import restrictions for a narrow class of Chinese-made “toy” drones, but its strict limits on weight, range, sensors, connectivity, navigation, and flight time exclude most consumer models. DJI remains effectively barred from the U.S. market, as even its smallest drones exceed the new criteria and the company remains on federal restriction lists.

Physical copies of Sonic Frontiers: Definitive Edition for Nintendo Switch 2 have reportedly surfaced at retailers, reinforcing earlier leaks about an enhanced release with all updates, DLC, bonus content, and performance improvements. While the packaging suggests a Game Key Card requiring a large download and points to a possible June 23, 2026 launch, Sega has not officially announced the title or its release date.

Lenovo’s disputed G02 retro handheld has resurfaced on AliExpress as the SUNYAO G02, marketed as “invested by Lenovo” and offered with up to 30,000 preloaded games. The relisting renews scrutiny over Lenovo’s links to a China-only white-label device previously criticized for shipping internationally with allegedly illegal ROMs.

Microsoft is reportedly exploring restructuring options for Xbox, including a possible spin-off or joint venture, while approving larger budgets for major franchises such as Fallout, The Elder Scrolls, and Halo.