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Sony’s upcoming Horizon multiplayer project, Horizon Hunters Gathering, is reportedly undergoing a significant internal rethink after private testing produced negative player feedback. The game has not been canceled, but the development team is said to be working against a December deadline to convince Sony that the project still has a viable future. If the revised direction does not meet expectations, developers could reportedly be

Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time has received a substantial compatibility update designed to make the 2003 classic work more reliably on modern PCs. The update addresses several long standing technical problems that can appear when the original game is run on newer hardware and displays. These include physics issues caused by higher frame rates, limitations tied to its original 4:3 presentation, and

Xbox Game Pass is getting another major update for the second half of August, with 10 games joining the service across cloud, console, handheld, and PC. The biggest addition is Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy, which arrives on August 27 as a day one release. The game is a prequel to the A Plague Tale series and introduces a new protagonist alongside a dual

Xbox is celebrating its 25th anniversary with a new collector set that recreates the original 2001 console at full scale. The Mattel Brick Shop Microsoft Xbox Building Toy Kit uses 3,509 pieces to build a 1:1 version of the original Xbox alongside a recreation of the large wired Duke controller. The set is listed at $329.99, placing it firmly in premium collector territory. What

id Software is facing one of the biggest staffing changes in its recent history, but the studio behind DOOM says it still plans to develop its own games and continue investing in the id Tech engine. The reassurance follows significant layoffs that reportedly removed more than half of the studio’s workforce and raised questions about whether id Software could maintain the development scale and

Back in August 2015, Microsoft was already describing a future where Xbox would become much more than a console under your television. At the time, the company was trying to connect Xbox One, Windows 10 PCs, phones, tablets, and other devices through a broader gaming ecosystem. Features such as cross buy, cross play, game streaming, shared services, and tighter Xbox integration with Windows were

Gaming discussions online increasingly feel dominated by anger, mockery, and campaigns against upcoming releases, even before many of those games are available to play. Recent examples include Wolverine, GTA 6, and Halo Campaign Evolved, all of which have faced heavy criticism, memes, and negative reactions across social platforms. Some of that criticism is based on specific concerns, but the wider pattern raises a bigger

Qualcomm has withdrawn part of its previously published benchmark data for the upcoming Snapdragon C processor, raising fresh questions about the chip’s real world efficiency in low cost Windows laptops. The company recently shared performance and power efficiency comparisons for Snapdragon C, which is designed for affordable Windows 11 devices starting at around $300. However, updated material supplied to media no longer includes some

Windows 11 has improved steadily, but several everyday features still work better with third party apps. A recent collection of reader recommended tools highlights five apps that can improve theme switching, audio control, file sharing, multitasking, and calendar access. These apps are aimed at filling small gaps rather than completely changing Windows. Some replace built in experiences, while others add functions that Microsoft does

MSI’s Claw 8 EX AI+ handheld gaming PC is proving difficult to find at normal retail prices, and that shortage is pushing resale prices far above its already expensive $1,799 MSRP. Listings on the secondary market have reached as high as $2,599, which is an $800 premium over retail. Other sellers are asking around $2,299.99 to $2,499, and some of those units appear to

Dell has reduced the price of its new XPS 13 for students, bringing the laptop down to $599.99 as part of its back to school promotions. The standard price is $699.99, so eligible students can save an additional $100 after verifying their education status. The XPS 13 is positioned as a compact Windows laptop for school, college, and general productivity, with a lightweight design,

Razer is moving Project Motoko beyond the concept stage, confirming that its experimental AI headset is becoming a real product. Project Motoko was first shown at CES 2026 as a wearable AI device built around a full size wireless gaming headset. Its defining feature is a pair of cameras built into the earcups, positioned near eye level so the system can analyze what the

Beast of Reincarnation has received its second major post launch update, with Patch 1.0.8 adding several changes requested by players. The update is now available across PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, and Xbox Series S. It focuses heavily on camera behavior, subtitle readability, navigation, combat fairness, and general balancing. The developers have also confirmed that more improvements are planned, including NVIDIA DLSS Frame

Kingdom Hearts IV is still scheduled to launch in 2027, with the game’s senior developers directly addressing concerns that it could slip into 2028. The reassurance came after Square Enix and Disney confirmed a late 2027 release window for the game on PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and Nintendo Switch 2. Series director Tetsuya Nomura and co director Tai Yasue both said development

Mortal Shell II expands the ideas of the 2020 original with a larger world, more weapons, multiple Shell classes, and a faster combat system, but its current version is weighed down by technical problems, frustrating enemy encounters, and uneven world design. The game launches on August 20, 2026 for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC, while Devout Edition owners received access on August

Sony has not yet finalized the launch date or price of the PlayStation 6, as rising component costs continue to complicate planning for the next console generation. Sony CEO Hiroki Totoki said the company has not made a final decision on when the PlayStation 6 will launch. That also means its pricing remains unsettled. The comments come as both Sony and Microsoft face a

Saber Interactive has updated the Steam page for Rideshare Stimulator with a detailed explanation of how generative AI is used in the game, following a public dispute involving CEO Matt Karch, former lead writer Stella Sacco, and Portal writer Chet Faliszek. The controversy began after Sacco said she had worked on the project before being removed during development and claimed she was replaced by

Phantom Blade Zero will give players a large arsenal when it launches on October 29 for PC and PlayStation 5, with 30 primary weapons and 25 secondary weapons called Phantom Edges. The latest gameplay presentation also revealed more about the game’s combat structure, world design, difficulty modes, and story. One important detail is that weapon choice will matter beyond simple damage values. Some heavily

Elden Ring: Tarnished Edition appears to be in much better shape on Nintendo Switch 2 than it was in earlier builds, with new footage showing a more stable experience in both docked and handheld play. FromSoftware originally planned to release the Switch 2 version earlier, but delayed it to August 28, 2026 after concerns about performance and overall quality. Based on the latest gameplay

The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt is set for another busy year in 2027, with modders unveiling a large unofficial expansion called Revenge of Ofir ahead of the planned Songs of the Past release. Revenge of Ofir is being developed by an international group of fans using the official REDkit tools. The project will take Geralt beyond the locations seen in the base game and