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The Massive Xbox Leak: 11 Big Reveals
20.9.2023
This week brought us a wonderful treasure trove of leaks from deep inside the highest echelons of Microsoft’s Xbox division, accidentally shared online as a result of the company’s legal battle with the Federal Trade Commission over its now-greenlit Activision acquisition. These confidential...
Activision Says Switch 2's Power Is Akin To PS4, Xbox One
18.9.2023
As reports that a Nintendo Switch successor is inbound become more commonplace, we’re learning more about what we can likely expect from the company’s next console. Maybe this was to be expected, but new details suggest that the performance of the Nintendo Switch 2—or whatever it ends up being...
Plus: next week goes giant with Party Animals, Lies Of P, Payday 3!
15.9.2023
Also: some new conversion arrows, console charts & more
Unity changes: why PC & console devs feel like the 'ugly duckling'
13.9.2023
Also: Early Access transitions and Steam reviews
Ubisoft’s New Shooter Delayed After Failing Console Quality Checks
12.9.2023
Ubisoft’s upcoming Call of Duty-like first-person online shooter, XDefiant, doesn’t have a release date yet, and now we know why. According to Ubisoft, the free-to-play arena FPS failed an important first-party certification test in August, delaying the entire launch process.Read more
Starfield Daddy Sam Coe On Bisexuality, Console Wars, And Cowboy Hats
11.9.2023
Even if you’ve just barely scratched the surface of Starfield, Bethesda’s massive new spacefaring RPG, you’ve probably met companion Sam Coe. The single dad who always wears a cowboy hat is available to join your crew early on along with his daughter, Cora, who tags along on your ship. And because...
Mega Bloks Xbox 360 Collector Set Is A Pricey Nostalgia Trip
8.9.2023
On September 8, seemingly out of nowhere, Microsoft announced the Mega 3:4 scale Xbox 360 collector set. It will propel you back to the halcyon days of 2007, at least if you’re willing to throwdown $150 for a collectible that doesn’t actually play any games.Read more
Report: Nintendo Is Holding Secret Switch 2 Demos For Developers
7.9.2023
A successor to Nintendo’s massively popular Switch gaming console has been rumored for years, but actual Switch 2 hardware now appears to be out in the wild. Eurogamer reports that Nintendo used a special version of The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild to demo the new console for developers...
Baldur’s Gate 3: PC And Console Cross-Play Is In The Works
6.9.2023
In a recent interview, Larian Studios has confirmed that cross-platform co-op is currently on the roadmap for Baldur’s Gate 3. Though a date for the feature’s launch wasn’t confirmed, the studio said that it has a sense of when it’s likely to arrive, and that it had been an early goal for...
Baldur’s Gate 3: PC And Console Cross-Play Is In The Works
6.9.2023
In a recent interview, Larian Studios has confirmed that cross-platform co-op is currently on the roadmap for Baldur’s Gate 3. Though a date for the feature’s launch wasn’t confirmed, the studio said that it has a sense of when it’s likely to arrive, and that it had been an early goal for...
Why do some great PC/console games fail to 'go big'?
30.8.2023
Also: PlayStation Plus sub price increases, and more
Atari’s New Replica 2600 Console Can Play Classic Cartridges
23.8.2023
Today, in the Year of our Lord 2023, you can pre-order an Atari 2600 replica that Atari calls the Atari 2600+. Slightly smaller than Atari’s original 1977 console, and using modern connections like HDMI and USB-C, the Atari 2600+ will accept many original and recently released cartridges. And...
Atari’s New Replica 2600 Console Can Play Classic Cartridges
23.8.2023
Today, in the Year of our Lord 2023, you can pre-order an Atari 2600 replica that Atari calls the Atari 2600+. Slightly smaller than Atari’s original 1977 console, and using modern connections like HDMI and USB-C, the Atari 2600+ will accept many original and recently released cartridges. And...
Here’s Red Dead Redemption Running At 60FPS On A Hacked Switch
21.8.2023
The new port of Red Dead Redemption is locked at 30fps, even on a PlayStation 5. Switch enthusiasts who like to experiment with pushing the aging handheld hybrid tech to the max, however, can get it running at 60fps, at least in the early parts of the game.Read more
Plus: the fourteen (!) big Steam releases of the week
19.8.2023
It's been a crazy one, folks. Also: lots of console metrics
How 'top-heavy' is the PC/console player-base in 2023?
16.8.2023
Also: plenty of discovery and platform news, y'know
It’s Now Even Easier To Check How A Game Runs On Steam Deck
16.8.2023
The Steam Deck is an impressive piece of hardware that runs Windows games via some clever software magic. But sometimes even a Steam-Verified game might not run as well as you expect on the Deck. If you want direct access to user-reports of how specific games run (whether they’re officially...
Baldur’s Gate 3: How Does It Run On Steam Deck?
14.8.2023
The big, enormous, mega-large final version of Larian’s addition to the Baldur’s Gate franchise is out and it’s getting a ton of attention for its depth, multifaceted outcomes, and generally solid adaptation of the Dungeon & Dragons ruleset. It’s also a very visually pretty game, with...
Valve Is Selling Used Steam Decks At A Great Discount
8.8.2023
Valve confirmed certified refurbished Steam Decks are now on sale at GameStop and through the PC distributor’s website, following an August 7 leak detailing about as much.Read more
In-depth: a discovery 'playbook' for Steam & console games
7.8.2023
Also: a follow-up on Switch physical sales, and lots of brand new discovery news