PlayStation Users Organize One-Week 'Blackout' Over Disc Support
A group of PlayStation users is planning a week-long console blackout from August 23 to August 30, 2026, to protest Sony's decision to phase out physical discs.
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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.
Xbox Series X|S Sales Surge 86% in June Ahead of August Price Increase
Xbox Series X|S hardware sales jumped 86% year-over-year in June 2026 as buyers rush to purchase consoles before Microsoft raises MSRP prices on August 1.
Jagex Confirms RuneScape: Dragonwilds Coming to Nintendo Switch 2
Jagex is bringing RuneScape: Dragonwilds to consoles, with the Nintendo Switch 2 identified as a key platform for the title's future.
Sony to Abandon Physical Media by January 2028
Sony has confirmed plans to phase out physical media by January 2028, signaling a move toward a digital-only ecosystem for future PlayStation consoles.
Microsoft Adds Achievements to Select Original Xbox Games
Microsoft has confirmed that select original Xbox titles will receive support for Xbox Achievements on both console and PC later in 2026.
Developer Creates Working VTuber Setup for PlayStation 2
An indie developer has successfully built a VTuber avatar rig that renders natively on a 26-year-old PlayStation 2 console.
Tiny Witch Launches on Xbox Consoles and PC
The cozy shopkeeping game Tiny Witch is now available on Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, and PC, featuring Xbox Play Anywhere support for £8.39.
Darkest Dungeon: The Fire’s Edge DLC Launches August 18, 2026
Darkest Dungeon is getting a new expansion, The Fire’s Edge, arriving on August 18, 2026, for PC and consoles with new heroes and features.
PC Hardware Crisis: RAM Shortage Expected to Last Into 2027
Valve engineers and Microsoft executives warn that the ongoing memory crisis is worsening, with hardware prices for PCs and consoles expected to remain high.
New Homebrew App Brings Xbox Game Pass Streaming to PlayStation Vita
A new homebrew application, GreenVita, now allows modified PlayStation Vita consoles to stream games from the Xbox Game Pass Ultimate cloud service.
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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.
Top Puzzle Games to Play in 2026: A Quick Guide
From classics like Portal to recent hits like Blue Prince, here are the essential puzzle games to play in 2026 across PC, console, and mobile platforms.
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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.
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.
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.