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PlayStation users are debating a new DRM concern after reports claimed that some newly purchased PS4 and PS5 digital games may need an online check-in every 30 days. The issue has drawn comparisons to Microsoft’s unpopular Xbox One DRM plan from 2013, even though the reported PlayStation system appears much less strict. The claim first gained wide attention through posts from modder Lance McDonald

Marathon is a PlayStation Studios game because Bungie is owned by Sony, but new engagement data suggests Xbox players are spending a lot of time with it. That makes the result interesting, especially at a time when both Xbox and PlayStation are bringing more games to rival platforms. According to Circana data shared by analyst Mat Piscatella, Marathon was the top game on Xbox

Asha Sharma’s appointment as Xbox CEO was met with doubt from some fans because she did not come from a traditional gaming background. She previously worked in areas such as CoreAI and Meta’s Messenger team, which led some people to question whether she could understand what Xbox needed. Two months later, the tone around her leadership is starting to change. Xbox has already seen

Microsoft is still not ready to say when its next Xbox console will launch, and now we know one reason why. Xbox CEO Asha Sharma has said that rising memory costs could affect both the price and availability of Project Helix, the codename for Microsoft’s next-generation Xbox hardware. The comment came during a Game File interview with Stephen Totilo. Sharma explained that hardware planning

Microsoft’s Xbox strategy is facing a major question again: should Xbox games stay on Xbox, or should more of them keep going to PlayStation? This debate has become louder because Xbox is now reviewing its approach to exclusives, release timing, and wider platform plans. In an official Xbox Wire message, Asha Sharma and Matt Booty said Microsoft will “reevaluate” exclusivity, windowing, and AI as

Microsoft has made it easier for Windows 11 users to check whether their PCs are ready for an important Secure Boot certificate change. With the April Windows 11 update, the Windows Security app can now show clearer messages about Secure Boot certificate status, so users do not need to rely on manual PowerShell checks as much as before The change matters because older Microsoft

Google has released a new Chrome 147 security update for desktop users, and it is worth installing as soon as possible. The update brings Chrome to version 147.0.7727.116/117 on Windows and macOS, while Linux users get version 147.0.7727.116. According to Google’s Chrome Releases blog, this update fixes 19 security issues. The good news is that Google has not said these bugs are being actively

Valve is giving game developers a better way to understand how their titles actually run on Steam Deck. A new Steamworks tool now shows average framerate data from real player sessions, giving studios more useful information than a simple “Verified” badge alone. According to Valve, the feature is currently available for Steam Deck Verified games. Developers can see a trailing 30-day daily average framerate,

Many antivirus apps now do more than block viruses. They often include extra tools for cleaning junk files, tuning performance, checking passwords, and deleting files “securely.” One of those tools is usually called a file shredder, data shredder, or secure delete tool. It sounds useful, but on a modern PC with an SSD, it is usually the feature you should skip. A file shredder

A LEGO fan has turned a common problem into a working web tool with help from OpenAI Codex. James Bruce, a WordPress developer and tech writer, built BrickBacklog after getting tired of searching through large boxes of mixed LEGO pieces while trying to rebuild old sets. Bruce shared the original story in a LinkedIn post, where he said he enjoys buying old bulk LEGO

Microsoft’s next-generation Xbox, known for now as Project Helix, is already facing a real-world challenge before the company is ready to talk about its launch date. Xbox CEO Asha Sharma has said that rising memory costs could affect both the price and availability of the new console. The comment came during a Game File interview with Stephen Totilo, where Sharma was asked about Project

Xbox has already changed a lot under new CEO Asha Sharma, but the real test may still be ahead. In her first couple of months leading Microsoft’s gaming business, Sharma has moved quickly on several issues that fans had been complaining about. Xbox feature updates are returning, FanFest is being revived, the unpopular Game Pass Ultimate price hike has been reversed, and Microsoft is

Xbox players have a new batch of games to try through Free Play Days, and this week’s lineup covers a few very different tastes. Microsoft is offering MLB The Show 26, Age of Mythology: Retold, Anno 117: Pax Romana, and The Survivalists for a limited time from April 23 to April 26, 2026. The Free Play Days program gives Xbox players a chance to

Microsoft used its latest ID@Xbox and IGN showcase to give players a fresh look at many upcoming indie games for Xbox and PC. The event focused on smaller games from independent teams, rather than big first-party releases, and several of the titles shown are coming to Xbox Game Pass. Many of them will also support Xbox Play Anywhere, which means players can move between

Xbox is once again facing one of the biggest questions around its future: should Microsoft keep major Xbox games exclusive, or should it keep bringing them to PlayStation? For the last few years, Microsoft has moved more of its games beyond Xbox consoles. Some former Xbox-only titles have already reached PlayStation, and others are expected to follow. This strategy has helped Microsoft earn money

Microsoft has shared a fresh plan for the future of Xbox, and it shows how much the gaming division is changing under new CEO Asha Sharma. In a memo written with Xbox chief content officer Matt Booty, the company explained that it is moving away from the “Microsoft Gaming” name and returning fully to the Xbox brand. The message is simple: Xbox wants to

Xbox and Discord look ready to work together again, and this time the partnership may be tied more closely to Game Pass. Xbox CEO Asha Sharma recently said that the two companies are “teaming up again” as Microsoft continues to make Game Pass more flexible for players. The message has started fresh discussion about what Xbox and Discord may be planning next. The two

Double Fine has shared more details about Kiln, its unusual multiplayer brawler where pottery is not just part of the art style, but also part of the gameplay. The game is built around 4v4 matches, player-made clay characters, and team battles where players try to move water and destroy the other team’s kiln. Kiln’s biggest idea is letting players shape their own fighters without

Xbox is clearly preparing for a new era, but some long-time fans are worried about what may be lost along the way. Microsoft recently removed Xbox Social Clubs, and that move has raised a bigger question: is Xbox moving too far away from the social features that once made the brand special? The removal may make sense from a business point of view. Social

Microsoft is making another major change to its gaming business. After months of leadership changes and Game Pass updates, the company is now setting a new direction for Xbox. A message sent to Xbox teams says the division will focus more on daily active players, while also improving hardware, games, services, and the overall player experience. Xbox wants to become more affordable, personal, and