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Ubisoft Brings Select Xbox Games to PC at No Extra Cost
Ubisoft launches an Xbox console-to-PC program granting PC versions of 13 games to players who own them digitally on Xbox, starting August 2026.
Pokémon Fan Explains Why He Set Up 58 Consoles Searching For a Rare Shiny
Discover why a Pokémon fan set up 58 GameCubes and Wiis simultaneously to hunt for a one-in-nine-million shiny Golduck in early Pokémon games.
Xbox and Ubisoft Launch Console-to-PC Game Transfer Offer
Xbox players can now claim free PC versions of select Ubisoft games via Ubisoft Connect, including titles like Assassin's Creed Mirage and Valhalla.
Final Fantasy 14 Reportedly Requires 117GB on Nintendo Switch 2
A new leak suggests Final Fantasy 14 will take up over 117GB on Nintendo Switch 2, making it the console's largest game file to date.
Ubisoft and Xbox Expand PC Access: How to Claim Your Free Games
Xbox console players can now access select Ubisoft PC titles at no extra cost. Here is how the new cross-platform library integration works.
Hell Let Loose: Vietnam Arrives August 13 on PC and Console
Expression Games has confirmed the release date for Hell Let Loose: Vietnam. Find out when this hardcore military simulation hits PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X.
Baldur’s Gate 3 Console Update Adds New Classes and Level Cap
Larian Studios has released a 15-item content update for the console version of Baldur's Gate 3, featuring new classes, subclasses, and a level cap increase.
Delta Force Updates Anti-Cheat Policy and Expands Compensation
Delta Force developers have expanded their cheater kill compensation program and released recent enforcement statistics covering PC, mobile, and console.
Top Console and PC Ports Available on Android in 2026
A look at the best console and PC game conversions currently available on Android, from Slime Rancher to the XCOM 2 Collection.
Nintendo Switch 2 Outperforms Original Switch in US June 2026 Sales
Data for June 2026 shows the Nintendo Switch 2 leading the original Switch by over 570,000 units in US sales when comparing the first 13 months of each console.
Diablo 4: Blizzard Addressing Class Balance Following July 2026 Reports
Blizzard is currently adjusting Diablo 4 class balance following community feedback and recent updates. Get the latest on the state of the meta for PC and console.
Rare Famicombox Consoles Found in Japanese Love Hotel
A Nintendo historian recently discovered a collection of functioning Famicombox units installed in a Japanese love hotel, confirming their rarity.
Xbox Console Noise: Addressing Fan Sound and Maintenance in 2026
Is your Xbox console sounding loud? We look at recent community feedback on console noise and tips for keeping your hardware running quietly in 2026.
Halo: Campaign Evolved Struggles on Steam Deck and Handheld PCs
Halo: Campaign Evolved brings high-end visuals to PC and current-gen consoles in 2026, but struggles on handhelds like Steam Deck and Xbox Ally.
Tenstack Rolls Out Major PC Update for Gambling Game with Endless Mode
Tenstack's latest PC update brings Endless Mode, localized languages, save slot rule tweaks, a developer console, and numerous payout fixes.
Brave Escape Brings Co-Op Platforming to Consoles and PC
Hit Start Studios' co-op platformer Brave Escape launches on Xbox, PlayStation, and PC for £15.49, featuring cross-platform multiplayer and a free Friend's Pass.
SEGA Outlines Digital Shift Strategy for Future Releases
SEGA president Shuji Utsumi confirms a digital shift is crucial for future console and PC games, while assuring physical media will not be completely abandoned.
PlayStation 5 Disc Drive Stats Highlight Player Pushback on 2028 Shift
New 2026 data shows nearly three-quarters of US PS5 owners bought consoles with disc drives, highlighting tension over PlayStation's 2028 digital-only pivot.
Dodo Duckie Launches on Xbox and PC with Dimension-Switching Puzzles
Dimension-switching indie game Dodo Duckie is available now on Xbox Series X|S, Windows PC via Steam, and Xbox Play Anywhere, with console ports coming later.
Oblivion Remastered Switch 2 Port Could End Lengthy Patch Drought
Bethesda confirms Oblivion Remastered's Switch 2 port features optimisations the studio hopes to eventually bring back to PC and other consoles.
Xbox Game Pass Adds Hell is Us and Conker: Live & Reloaded
Xbox Game Pass rounds out the week with two final additions: Hell is Us and Conker: Live & Reloaded across console, PC, and cloud platforms.
Incremental Epic Hero 2 Review Roundup: A Spreadsheet RPG Worth Playing?
Discover the critical consensus for Incremental Epic Hero 2. Reviewers highlight deep mechanics and rough console ports in this idle incremental RPG.
Oblivion Remastered Switch 2 Fixes May Come to PC and Console
Bethesda confirms that technical optimizations built for the Switch 2 port of Oblivion Remastered could eventually patch PC and console versions.
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Best PC and Console Ports for iOS: FTL, Cozy Caravan, and Hearthstone
A guide to the best console and PC game ports on iOS as of July 2026, featuring FTL: Faster Than Light, Cozy Caravan, and Hearthstone.
Digimon Story Time Stranger: A Handheld Play Guide
Learn how to optimize your playtime in Digimon Story Time Stranger on handheld consoles, including tips for efficient grinding and Digivolving.
Shiny Hunter Uses 58-Console Rig for One-in-Nine-Million Golduck
Shiny hunter Professor Rex is using 58 synchronized Nintendo consoles to hunt a specific level 25 Shiny Golduck during the 2026 Safari Week event.
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Ubisoft Brings Select Xbox Games to PC at No Extra Cost
Ubisoft launches an Xbox console-to-PC program granting PC versions of 13 games to players who own them digitally on Xbox, starting August 2026.
Baldur’s Gate 3 Console Update Adds New Classes and Level Cap
Larian Studios has released a 15-item content update for the console version of Baldur's Gate 3, featuring new classes, subclasses, and a level cap increase.
Rare Famicombox Consoles Found in Japanese Love Hotel
A Nintendo historian recently discovered a collection of functioning Famicombox units installed in a Japanese love hotel, confirming their rarity.
Halo: Campaign Evolved Struggles on Steam Deck and Handheld PCs
Halo: Campaign Evolved brings high-end visuals to PC and current-gen consoles in 2026, but struggles on handhelds like Steam Deck and Xbox Ally.