Microsoft held its Game Dev Update event on May 7, 2026 without revealing new details about its upcoming Project Helix console. The presentation focused on a recap of announcements made earlier in the year at the Game Developer Conference 2026. Jason Ronald, the VP for Next Generation at Xbox, confi…
Epic Games Store is offering two free PC games this week. The titles available for download are Arranger and Trash Goblin. The giveaway window opens on Thursday May 7 and closes on Thursday May 14 at 8am PT, 11am ET, 4pm BST, or 5pm CEST. Related storyDancing with Ghosts Early Access Launches on Ste…
Nintendo faces intense pressure from investors to raise the price of the Switch 2 console. Concerns stem from rising global component costs linked to the AI boom and data center demand. The company's stock price has fallen 45 percent over the last six months amid these financial worries. The Switch…
Microsoft has announced a new boot-up sound for Xbox consoles. Xbox CEO Asha Sharma revealed the audio update during a recent post on X. The change is part of a broader visual refresh for the brand's startup sequence. The new startup audio features a higher pitch and a shorter duration than the prev…
IO Interactive has announced a further delay for the Nintendo Switch 2 port of its upcoming title, 007 First Light. The release window has been pushed from the previously stated Summer 2026 target to late summer. This adjustment comes as the development team works to optimize the game for the new ha…
Microsoft Xbox has announced a significant policy change regarding its artificial intelligence tools. CEO Asha Sharma confirmed that the company will stop developing Microsoft Copilot features specifically for Xbox consoles and mobile devices. This decision marks a shift away from integrating certai…
Microsoft announced significant leadership changes for Xbox on May 5, 2026. The company introduced several new executives from Microsoft CoreAI to reshape the organization. These appointments mark a strategic shift in how the gaming platform is engineered and developed. Jared Palmer joined as VP of…
Valve has released the Steam Controller, a new gaming peripheral designed to enhance control for digital distribution platforms. The device is available immediately at major retailers across the United States. The controller features a specialized layout with two large touchpads and adjustable trigg…
Microsoft has halted development of the Xbox Copilot AI assistant for its Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S consoles. The company is also beginning to wind down the Copilot service on mobile platforms. This strategic shift follows recent leadership changes within the Xbox division, including the promo…
Sony has announced a preliminary settlement regarding the PlayStation Network in the United States. The agreement involves a payment of $7,850,000 USD to resolve claims against the company. The settlement covers digital game purchases made through the PlayStation Store between April 1, 2019 and Dece…
