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gaming1 month ago

Lacrosse 26 Revealed: Console-First Release Ahead of April 24 Drop

Lacrosse 26 is launching on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S on April 24 for $34.99, with a PC port hoped for later. The game features a new engine, skill-based shooting, stick/body checks, and dynamic dodging with improved AI, while there is no official licensing with PLL or NLL at launch. A future licensing partnership is possible, and ESPN hall-of-famer Eamon McAnaney will provide commentary. The team aims to release updates faster going forward.

technology2 months ago

Xbox Gaming Copilot Set to Arrive on Series X/S This Year

Microsoft’s Gaming Copilot, an AI gaming assistant first shown for PC/Windows handhelds, is headed to Xbox Series X/S consoles in 2026, with a later-year expansion to additional services. It will offer in-game recommendations, help players overcome obstacles, brainstorm strategies, and provide personalized coaching via voice chat, as part of a broader push to bring AI-assisted features to more platforms.

business2 months ago

PC Gaming Poised to Overtake Consoles in Global Revenue by 2028

A NewZoo 80-page report predicts PC gaming will become the top revenue driver by 2028, with PC earnings surpassing consoles and possibly reaching nearly 1 billion players. Growth is driven by Asian expansion, a surge of Gen Z/Alpha gamers, higher selling prices, and Valve’s ecosystem expansion, while indie and sub-$30 to $50 PC games boost affordability and free-to-play revenue. Console playtime has declined in recent years, and top PC titles fueling the surge include Roblox, Counter-Strike 2, League of Legends, Minecraft, Fortnite, Dota 2, and VALORANT.

AI price hikes could slow the next console generation
gaming3 months ago

AI price hikes could slow the next console generation

Generative AI is driving up RAM and overall costs for consumer electronics, contributing to shortages (like Steam Decks) and fueling talk that the next console generation (PS6/Xbox) could be delayed. The piece weighs whether a longer cycle makes sense—allowing more time to play current games and catch up on a backlog, but risking continued price shocks and diminished momentum—while suggesting retro gaming as a more affordable alternative. Public reaction is mixed: some welcome delaying the new tech, others want to move forward and see how things evolve.

Switch Breaks Nintendo's Sales Record, Overtaking the DS as Top Console
gaming3 months ago

Switch Breaks Nintendo's Sales Record, Overtaking the DS as Top Console

Nintendo’s original Switch has become the company’s best-selling console ever with 155.37 million units sold by December 31, 2025, surpassing the DS's 154.02 million. The Switch 2 fueled a holiday surge and is on track to meet a 19 million fiscal-2026 target, supported by strong software sales (e.g., Mario Kart World and Donkey Kong Bananza) and solid quarterly revenue and profit.

Nintendo Switch tops DS to claim Nintendo's all-time sales crown
gaming3 months ago

Nintendo Switch tops DS to claim Nintendo's all-time sales crown

Nintendo reports that the Switch has outsold the Nintendo DS, reaching about 155.37 million units worldwide compared with DS’s 154.02 million, making it Nintendo’s best-selling system ever. The PlayStation 2 still holds the overall hardware lead at around 160.63 million. With Switch 2 on the horizon, it could keep the momentum, though the original Switch remains in production.

technology10 months ago

BBC's Retro Gaming Blunder Sparks Mixed Reactions

A BBC Breakfast segment on retro gaming highlighted the resurgence of interest in classic consoles and games, but the segment was humorously marred by props that were historically inaccurate or mismatched, such as a SNES with an NES cartridge, prompting a response from UKIE. The trend taps into nostalgia and community, with the upcoming Nintendo Switch 2 expected to improve on past console limitations.