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news Steam Frame now has its own Qualcomm page, hinting Valve’s VR headset may be getting closer

Steam Frame now has its own Qualcomm page, hinting Valve’s VR headset may be getting closer

Valve’s upcoming Steam Frame headset may be moving closer to launch. The device now has its own dedicated page on Qualcomm’s website. That is notable because Steam Frame is powered by Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 chip, so a product page from the chipmaker makes sense. The page itself does not reveal much new information, but its appearance adds to the feeling that Valve’s
news Saros may be off to a slower start than Returnal despite strong reviews

Saros may be off to a slower start than Returnal despite strong reviews

Saros is getting strong reviews, but its early sales may not be matching PlayStation’s expectations. Housemarque’s new third person bullet hell shooter launched on April 30, 2026, as a PS5 exclusive. According to estimates from Alinea Analytics, Saros sold more than 300,000 copies in its first two weeks and generated over $22 million in gross revenue. That is not a disaster. Many games would
news PlayStation exec says the games industry still has a strong future

PlayStation exec says the games industry still has a strong future

The games industry has had a rough few years, but Sony’s Christian Svensson does not believe the future is as bleak as some headlines suggest. Svensson, who serves as VP and Head of 2nd/3rd Party Content Ventures and Strategic Initiatives at Sony Interactive Entertainment, pushed back against recent “doom talk” around the industry. Speaking on The Game Business podcast, he said the next few
news TrimUI Smart Pro S is a strong budget retro handheld under $100

TrimUI Smart Pro S is a strong budget retro handheld under $100

The TrimUI Smart Pro S is one of those budget handhelds that makes sense as soon as you understand its limits. It is not trying to compete with a Steam Deck, ROG Ally, or higher end retro handhelds. Instead, it is built for older games, portability, and value. For under $100, that is exactly where it works best. The Smart Pro S is an
news NVIDIA’s new GeForce driver adds DLSS 4.5 support for Forza Horizon 6, Directive 8020, and Subnautica 2

NVIDIA’s new GeForce driver adds DLSS 4.5 support for Forza Horizon 6, Directive 8020, and Subnautica 2

NVIDIA has released a new GeForce driver ahead of several major PC game launches, including Forza Horizon 6, Directive 8020, and Subnautica 2. The new driver adds support for DLSS 4.5 Super Resolution and DLSS Multi Frame Generation in supported games. That makes it especially important for players using RTX 50 series graphics cards, since Multi Frame Generation can deliver much higher frame rates
news PlayStation Network account security issue reportedly still unresolved after six months

PlayStation Network account security issue reportedly still unresolved after six months

A serious PlayStation Network account security issue may still not be fixed, months after it was first reported. Back in December 2025, reports claimed that PSN accounts could be taken over even when two factor authentication and passkeys were enabled. The problem was not with those security tools directly. The issue was reportedly with PlayStation support’s account recovery process. According to the report, attackers
news Ken Levine says stylized games age better than realism

Ken Levine says stylized games age better than realism

BioShock creator Ken Levine believes games do not need cutting edge graphics technology to stand out. In a new IGN Icons interview, Levine said chasing ultra realistic visuals can make games more expensive and can also make them age faster. His argument is that strong art direction often lasts longer than technical realism. Levine pointed to BioShock as an example. The game was not
news Dragon’s Dogma may still have a future at Capcom

Dragon’s Dogma may still have a future at Capcom

Dragon’s Dogma 2 may not be the end of the series after all. Capcom has listed Dragon’s Dogma among the brands it plans to nurture for long term growth, according to its latest financial report. That matters because fans have been unsure about the franchise’s future since Dragon’s Dogma 2 received relatively quiet post launch support and director Hideaki Itsuno left Capcom. Dragon’s Dogma
news Xbox Project Helix may go digital only, but Positron could protect disc owners

Xbox Project Helix may go digital only, but Positron could protect disc owners

Microsoft’s next Xbox hardware, known as Project Helix, may arrive without a built in disc drive. According to a new report, the system could move much closer to a modern gaming PC style design, where digital libraries are the default. That would be a major shift for Xbox, but not a surprising one. Physical game sales continue to shrink, and Microsoft’s ecosystem already leans
news Assassin’s Creed Hexe leak points to Ezio’s return and a link to the Auditore bloodline

Assassin’s Creed Hexe leak points to Ezio’s return and a link to the Auditore bloodline

New Assassin’s Creed Hexe details have reportedly leaked, and the biggest claim is one that longtime fans will notice immediately: Ezio Auditore may return. According to details shared by leakers Rogue and j0nathan, the game’s protagonist appears to be named Anika, while “Elsa” may be a placeholder name used during development. The character is reportedly connected to the Auditore family through Claudia Auditore, Ezio’s
news Persona 4 Revival may launch in February 2027

Persona 4 Revival may launch in February 2027

Persona 4 Revival may be aiming for a February 2027 release, according to a new rumor from reliable SEGA and Atlus leaker lolilolailo. The leaker hinted at the window on ResetEra, suggesting that Persona 4 Revival could follow the same release month as Persona 3 Reload. That game launched in February 2024 and became a major success for Atlus. The timing would make sense.
news Directive 8020 review: strong sci fi horror idea, familiar Supermassive execution

Directive 8020 review: strong sci fi horror idea, familiar Supermassive execution

Directive 8020 takes Supermassive Games into deep space, but it does not fully escape the studio’s familiar formula. The game drops the Dark Pictures branding, yet it still feels closely tied to the same choice driven horror structure that powered Man of Medan, House of Ashes, The Devil in Me, and other Supermassive projects. This time, the setting is different. Instead of haunted towns,
news Battlefield 6 Season 3 brings players back with Railway to Golmud

Battlefield 6 Season 3 brings players back with Railway to Golmud

Battlefield 6 Season 3 is now live, and its new map is already giving the game a much needed player boost. EA and Battlefield Studios launched the season with its first phase, Warlords: Supremacy. The update adds three new weapons, new attachments, a Ranked Battle Royale queue for Battlefield REDSEC, and the new Railway to Golmud map. Railway to Golmud is the biggest map
news Rockstar accused of blocking investigation into alleged union busting after GTA 6 studio firings

Rockstar accused of blocking investigation into alleged union busting after GTA 6 studio firings

Rockstar Games is facing fresh pressure from Scottish MPs over the firing of 34 employees, as an investigation into alleged union busting continues. The dispute began last year, shortly before GTA 6 was officially delayed to November 2026. Rockstar was accused of firing 34 workers, including 31 in the UK and three at Rockstar Toronto in Canada. The Independent Workers of Great Britain union
news Crimson Desert gives Pearl Abyss a major Western breakthrough

Crimson Desert gives Pearl Abyss a major Western breakthrough

Crimson Desert has become a major success for Pearl Abyss, and the most important part may be where the sales are coming from. The open world action RPG launched on March 19, 2026, and sold 5 million copies in its first 26 days. That is already impressive for a new IP, but Pearl Abyss says more than 80 percent of sales came from North
news Tekken creator Katsuhiro Harada launches new studio with SNK

Tekken creator Katsuhiro Harada launches new studio with SNK

Tekken creator Katsuhiro Harada is already back in game development after leaving Bandai Namco at the end of 2025. Harada and SNK have announced VS Studio, a new game development studio established on May 1. SNK is supporting the studio’s launch and plans to make it a consolidated subsidiary. The announcement says VS Studio and SNK will work together on game software development to