Sony aims to reclaim some of its following that transitioned to PCs. In a new investor Q&A, the company suggested that accessories and console exclusives could convince these gamers. SIE also alluded to mobile PlayStation hardware, which may include a PS6 handheld.

A new report suggests that the library of Xbox Game Pass games could shrink. A Caboodle Games representative claims that Microsoft is pausing deals with third-party studios. The company recently reduced the price of the subscription service, but also removed new Call of Duty titles.

If the GTA 6 map is as vast as expected, community resources will save hours of aimless wandering. There is already an interactive tool available that approximates the position of landmarks. The updated resource has benefited from new screenshots that accompanied the start of pre-orders.

GTA 6 trailers #1 and #2 now include affiliate links to the PlayStation Store, but not to Xbox’s marketplace. Microsoft was reportedly already trailing Sony in pre-order sales by more than anticipated. Critics say the company is neglecting the game, which is being advertised like a PS5 exclusive.

As the memory shortage continues, forecasted PS6 prices are increasingly dire. A reputable leaker has raised his estimate for the next PlayStation console to nearly $1000. Any release date delay may result in an even higher MSRP, prompting Sony to ship the system on time.

A hardware leaker accuses Valve of bungling the Steam Machine launch. Moore’s Law Is Dead questions the delay in its release date, hoping for falling memory prices. An earlier release date may have reduced the mini PC’s cost and led to more positive reviews.

Update | In its Weighted Companion Cube ad, dbrand displayed a Half-Life 3 logo. The delisted YouTube video may have been trolling Valve followers anxious to hear news or learn its release date. Still, datamines continue to leak references to the previously rumored Steam Machine launch title. Update (June 29 7:08PM CEST): Dbrand has now cancelled the Companion Cube launch after a request from Valve.

Initial reports suggest that Sony is dominating Microsoft with GTA 6 pre-order sales. The difference is even larger than the gap between current PlayStation and Xbox console owners. With the game is being marketed like a PS5 exclusive, another price increase threatens dwindling Series X|S purchases.

Many reviews conclude that Steam Machine performance doesn’t warrant its high cost. In a new interview, Valve acknowledged the complaints and said it will explore ways to reduce the mini PC’s price. Still, the memory shortage may persist until at least 2028, limiting the hardware’s affordability.

An uninformed buyer might assume that Rockstar Games' new title is a PS5 exclusive. Sony is promoting its console as the best way to play the open-world crime adventure. Meanwhile, as Xbox struggles with the memory shortage, its marketing efforts are far more limited.

Valve now admits that 4K/60 fps graphics are not always realistic with its new gaming system. After Steam Machine reviews exposed performance limitations, the company adjusted its marketing. The hardware’s high price makes 1080p/1440p visuals not as appealing compared to PS5 consoles.

On Xbox and PS5 consoles, the unannounced GTA 6 online will likely be a separate download. The file scheme for the Rockstar title points to a standalone multiplayer option. It’s not yet known whether pre-order purchases will include access to the mode.

Sony had to pivot quickly after learning that physical GTA 6 PS5 pre-orders lacked a disc. The company uploaded a corrected ad depicting the digital version of the PlayStation console. Despite the slip-up, Rockstar is embarking on a critical marketing partnership with the gaming giant.

Digital Foundry thinks that screenshots on the Rockstar Games site weren’t captured on consoles. With abundant ray-traced reflections, the PS5 and Xbox would struggle to match their quality. The studio hasn’t announced a GTA 6 PC release date, but this version could be the source of the media.

Take-Two Interactive CEO Strauss Zelnick earlier confirmed a GTA 6 physical edition. However, pre-order buyers now know that boxed copies will ship without discs inside. The decision, which may curtail leaks, has reignited the debate over what qualifies as a physical release.

Once again, an evaluation of a Nintendo Switch 2 game has appeared ahead of schedule. The Norwegian Gamer.no published its Star Fox review score before promptly deleting it. Lacking the article’s text, it’s unclear what gamers can anticipate with the remake on its June 25th release date.

A Polish storefront advertises that GTA 6 PS5 and Xbox players can expect two graphics presets. Fans have questioned whether the consoles are powerful enough for a 60 fps performance mode. The pre-order description could be a placeholder and replaced when pre-orders start on June 25th.

Demand for Valve’s new Linux mini PC exceeds supply in Japan and Taiwan. This market may view the Steam Machine price as reasonable enough to invest in the console challenger. Lacking a reservation system before its release date, Komodo Station disappointed customers.

Valve tweaked specs on the fly to assemble enough units of its mini PC. To avoid a larger Steam Machine price increase, one trade-off is using a single 16GB DDR5 RAM module instead of two 8GB sticks. Gamers can’t enable a dual-channel memory configuration, impacting performance in some games.

Valve’s console challenger costs significantly more than the PS5. Even so, a Steam Machine review confirms that the base PlayStation console produces higher frame rates in some games. Overall performance benchmarks are comparable, but the price difference may be too wide for many buyers.

A former Microsoft executive doesn’t envision the Xbox brand dying. Instead, with Project Helix, the company will encourage more supporters to embrace Windows PCs. The success of the new Xbox console may depend on whether it proves as gamer-friendly as the Steam Machine.

For fans of a popular Activision shooter, nostalgia is often expensive. The upcoming Call of Duty: Black Ops and Black Ops 2 PS5 ports may cost a total of $80. An Xbox Store update also hints that on their July release dates, the PlayStation Store will sell aging DLC separately.

An EU retailer posted new SKUs that seemed to correspond to GTA 6 pre-orders. The higher prices concerned some buyers, but a dependable retail insider has dismissed them as placeholders. Barring any earlier leaks, Rockstar should confirm the game's cost on June 25th.

A fan spotted an unfamiliar Xbox Handheld logo on official game sites, including Gears of War: E-Day. The graphic may signal that a title runs smoothly on a Windows gaming handheld. Or it will become essential to a rumored new mobile Xbox console arriving after Project Helix.

If Valve unveils a new Half-Life game, it won’t be a surprise to dataminers. In DOTA 2 source code, developers recently poked fun at these dedicated investigators. Despite regular mentions of HLX in existing Steam titles, the wait continues for Half-Life 3 news or a release date.

The GTA 6 price will influence how the Take-Two stock reacts to the opening of pre-orders. An investor forecasts that $80 is the most likely cost for the base version of the Rockstar game. Despite the studio’s unpredictability, shareholders are also anticipating a new trailer.

The DualSense PS5 controller or its follow-up may become an even more essential console companion. A Sony patent explains how the peripheral could be mandatory to sign in to PSN. Passkeys haven’t prevented some hackers from making unauthorized purchases on the PlayStation Network.

Relief for the PS5 price increase through discounts looks increasingly unlikely. A new financial statement from Sony reveals that deals on the system will be rare. The memory shortage has prompted the console maker to focus on generating revenue from existing owners.

If the Steam Controller launch repeats, the upcoming SteamOS console will be in short supply for months. Valve has told new buyers not to expect the accessory to ship before 2027. High memory prices and a component shortage have already delayed the Steam Machine release date.

SIE leadership has addressed rumors about Sony preserving more console releases as PS5 exclusives. PlayStation CEO Hideaki Nishino stressed the importance of multi-platform live-service games. He was less clear about which single-player titles will remain locked to first-party hardware.

A publishing conglomerate is preparing for a PS6 release date delay to 2028 or later. The Embracer Group warns that the storage and memory shortage could impact the PlayStation console. The PS5 price increase has already limited hardware sales, with fears that its successor will be unaffordable.

Update | PS5 games with adult content are appearing on the console’s recently played list. A hacker may have gained access to the PSN backend, adding titles not even available on the PlayStation Store. Criticized for failing to address security flaws, Sony has now disabled this dashboard feature. Update (May 18th 2:56PM CEST): Some users are reporting that their recently played lists are returning to normal.

Through FCC documents, gamers are learning more about the Steam Frame. The company is likely to offer an accessory kit for the VR headset that includes a swappable battery. Even as their release dates grow closer, Valve has yet to confirm the price of the Index successor or Steam Machine.

Avowed 2 could escape the fallout from anticipated Xbox Game Studios closures and layoffs. The Obsidian Entertainment co-founder previously confirmed the game was in development. An insider has rejected a rumor about the RPG's cancellation, even with the original notching lackluster sales.