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business16 days ago•2 min saved

Price hikes pull console sales down in May as PS5 and Xbox crumble, Switch 2 leads

Circana’s May video-game hardware report shows PlayStation 5 down 58% year over year and Xbox Series hardware down 12% as rising prices bite demand; overall hardware spending rose 38% driven by Nintendo Switch 2, with average new-console prices at $502 (PS5 $672, Xbox Series $524). Nintendo Switch 2 remains the top seller, while Microsoft announced August 1, 2026 price hikes that will push Series X to $749.99 and Series S to $499.99.

via Video Games Chronicle|

#business #console-sales #hardware-pricing

gaming17 days ago•3 min saved

GTA VI Preorders Open on PS5/Xbox with Two Editions and Perks

Preorders for GTA VI are live on PS5 and Xbox Series X/S in Standard ($79.99) and Ultimate ($99.99) editions across major stores, with digital buyers getting a free GTA+ month; the Ultimate Edition adds exclusive vehicles, weapons, outfits, two vehicle mod shops, and more, plus a Vintage Vice City Pack preorder bonus for orders before Nov. 20; preloads start Nov. 12 and the game launches Nov. 19.

via Mashable|

#gaming #gta-vi #preorder

gaming21 days ago•120 min saved

Six standout 2026 games across PS5, Switch 2, PC and Xbox

Tom’s Guide picks six must‑play games released so far in 2026 across PS5, Switch 2, PC and Xbox: Resident Evil Requiem, Pokémon Pokopia, Pragmata, Forza Horizon 6, Lego Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight, and 007 First Light. The list blends new IPs with beloved franchises, showcasing strong cross‑platform performance and generous post‑launch content, and signaling several potential GOTY contenders as GTA 6 looms—summer is the ideal time to catch up.

via Tom's Guide|

#2026 #gaming #ps5

gaming27 days ago•8 min saved

The Relic: First Guardian Debuts on PS5/PC July 31, with Xbox Series and Switch 2 Following

The Relic: First Guardian, a dark fantasy Soulslike action RPG from Project Cloud Games, will launch on PS5 and PC (Steam) July 31, with Xbox Series and Switch 2 versions arriving later in the summer.

via Gematsu|

#gaming #pc #ps5

gaming28 days ago•7 min saved

Forgotlings Debuts on PS5 and Xbox Series June 18, with PC Launch via Epic and GOG

Forgotlings, a 2D cinematic side-scrolling action-adventure from Throughline Games and Hitcents, will launch on PS5 and Xbox Series on June 18, with the PC version also releasing on Epic Games Store and GOG after its Steam debut on February 17. The game features a semi-open Metroidvania world, full voice acting, hand-drawn animation, and a story about Fig, a gifted puppeteer captain of a sentient ship, uniting forgotten tribes against a looming threat.

via Gematsu|

#epic-games-store #forgotlings #gaming

technology1 month ago•5 min saved

Xbox Memo Warns of 5x+ Rise in Storage and Memory Costs by 2027 Holiday Season

An internal Xbox memo titled Next 100 Days: Xbox Reset warns that storage costs have surged and are expected to rise more than fivefold by the 2027 holiday season, with memory costs following a similar trajectory. The note argues the industry-wide component crunch has hit Xbox harder due to strategic hardware choices, and calls for a new business model and hardware partnerships under the Helix initiative to reduce costs. It also mentions limited console production, investments in key franchises, infrastructure improvements, and potential layoffs as part of a broader restructuring.

via Digital Foundry|

#hardware-crisis #memory-costs #storage-costs

technology1 month ago•7 min saved

Kingdom Hearts IV Heads to PS5, Xbox Series, Switch 2, and PC with Teaser Trailer

Kingdom Hearts IV has been confirmed for PS5, Xbox Series, Switch 2, and PC (via Steam, Epic Games Store, and Microsoft Store) with a launch on all platforms, though no release date was announced. The new installment follows Sora through the city of Quadratum to visit various worlds, with new powers and characters, and a teaser trailer plus fresh screenshots have been released as more details are promised.

via Gematsu|

#kingdom-hearts-iv #ps5 #square-enix

gaming1 month ago•8 min saved

Belmont’s Curse: Castlevania Lands on PS5, Xbox Series, and PC Oct 15, Switch Later

Castlevania: Belmont’s Curse will launch on October 15 for PS5, Xbox Series, and PC (Steam and Microsoft Store) with Switch release to follow later in 2026. Pre-orders are live in Standard ($29.99) and Midnight ($39.99) editions, both including the in-game Alucard Style Costume; Midnight adds a digital Sound Gallery and additional bonuses. The game, from Konami, Evil Empire, and Motion Twin, is a metroidvania-style action title featuring whip-based combat, the Arcana system, diverse bosses, and Rose Belmont’s quest through 1499 Paris.

via Gematsu|

#castlevania-belmonts-curse #gaming #pc

technology1 month ago•8 min saved

Senua's Next Chapter Lands on PS5, Xbox Series, and PC in 2027

Xbox Game Studios and Ninja Theory announced Senua, a standalone action-adventure set in the Hellblade universe, arriving in 2027 for PS5, Xbox Series, and PC via Steam and the Microsoft Store, featuring tactical combat through purgatory-inspired visions as Senua seeks inner peace.

via Gematsu|

#hellblade #pc #ps5

gaming1 month ago•7 min saved

Metro 2039 slates February 2027 release for PS5, Xbox Series, and PC

Metro 2039 is set to launch in February 2027 for PS5, Xbox Series, and PC via Steam, Epic Games Store, and Microsoft Store, with a new trailer showcasing stealth‑action gameplay, the Shatun weapon and a breaching charge, as The Stranger confronts Hunter as the Spartan Order lies in ruins.

via Gematsu|

#gaming #metro-2039 #pc

gaming1 month ago•8 min saved

Steampunk RPG Clockwork Revolution to Launch in 2027 as Xbox Exclusive

Clockwork Revolution, a first-person RPG from inXile Entertainment and published by Xbox Game Studios, is set to launch in 2027 for Xbox Series and PC via Steam and Microsoft Store, and will be an Xbox console exclusive. The game unfolds in Avalon, a Victorian steampunk city teeming with automata and clockwork prosthetics, where players craft gear, hack hostile machines, and even bend time. Player choices will reshape the city, its storefronts, and relationships in a gritty, sometimes darkly funny adventure.

via Gematsu|

#clockwork-revolution #gaming #inxile-entertainment

gaming1 month ago•6 min saved

Fable heads to PS5, Xbox Series, and PC in 2027 with Game Pass

Xbox Game Studios and Playground Games announced Fable will launch for PS5, Xbox Series, and PC (via Steam and Microsoft Store) in February 2027 (date to be announced), with a newly revealed PS5 version and Game Pass availability; the reveal also introduces the cast, including Hayley Atwell as the villain.

via Gematsu|

#fable #game-pass #gaming

technology1 month ago•8 min saved

Crazy Taxi: World Tour revs onto modern platforms in 2027

SEGA has announced Crazy Taxi: World Tour for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, Switch 2, and PC (Steam, Microsoft Store) with a planned 2027 launch. Players will guide Axel through five cities in Extreme Driving missions, a World Tour Campaign to recover his stolen taxi, and various side jobs, with Play Your Way customization, Arcade Mode, and cross‑platform multiplayer.

via Gematsu|

#crazy-taxi #ps5 #sega

gaming1 month ago•6 min saved

Persona 6 Unveiled for PS5, Xbox Series, and PC

Atlus has announced Persona 6 for PS5, Xbox Series, and PC (Steam and Microsoft Store) with a new standalone story that blends daily life with supernatural adventure; a release date hasn’t been announced, but a teaser trailer was released with the announcement.

via Gematsu|

#atlus #gaming #pc

gaming1 month ago•8 min saved

New Persona 4 Revival Sets February 2027 Launch Across PS5, Xbox Series, and PC

Atlus announces Persona 4 Revival, a modernized return to the Inaba mystery, launching February 18, 2027 on PS5, Xbox Series, and PC (Steam and Microsoft Store) with pre-orders live today and Game Pass availability.

via Gematsu|

#atlus #gaming #pc