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Over the past console generation, we’ve seen Sony embrace the notion of releasing some of its first-party titles to other platforms later on down the line – particularly on PC. While this has yielded some success, it seems the console maker might be going back towards exclusivity, with insiders claiming that future multi-platform releases might be limited to live-service titles.

Balatro has gotten a surprise Switch 2 update adding support for HD Rumble 2, Mouse Mode and more; available now as a free upgrade.

Sony has officially unveiled its PlayStation Plus Essential line-up for March, including the likes of Monster Hunter Rise; Slime Rancher 2; ESO and more.

Xbox recently underwent a massive shake-up, confirming the retirement of long-time head Phil Spencer alongside the announcement that Xbox president Sarah Bond would be stepping down from her role. In the wake of this, Xbox’s new CEO (Asha Sharma) and COO Matt Booty sat down to discuss these latest events and what’s next for the brand.

Nintendo has announced a Treehouse livestream for later tonight, featuring a deep-dive into Pokemon Pokopia and Mario Bros. Wonder’s Switch 2 Edition.

As they do each month, Sony is set to remove half a dozen titles from its PlayStation Plus Extra service, including TMNT: Shredder’s Revenge, Redout 2 and more.

According to Square Enix, running Final Fantasy VII Remake on Switch 2 wouldn't have been possible without Game-Key Cards.

The upcoming Pokemon spin-off Pokopia is grander than expected, with the title said to be studio Omega Force’s biggest game to date dev-wise.

Sony has launched PlayStation Flex in the UK, a hardware leasing programme that allows gamers to rent a PlayStation 5 for a monthly fee with no upfront cost. Developed in partnership with London-based fintech firm Raylo, the programme marks a shift in Sony's strategy, targeting audiences who may not want …

Starting life as a PS5 exclusive, SHIFTUP studio’s Stellar Blade is set to come to even more platforms following its PC release last year.

Following the announcement of PlayStation's State of Play, multiple leakers have offered details on some of the titles set to be shown off at the Sony event.

Insiders have offered additional details surrounding Microsoft's next-gen Xbox plans, including its full support for Windows 11 and more.

Following leaks and rumours, Guerrilla Games officially announced and unveiled Horizon Hunters Gathering: a co-op focused title in the vein of Monster Hunter. In the wake of its announcement, known insider Jason Schreier confirmed that the project is being developed by the core Horizon team – and so don’t expect a proper Horizon 3 any time soon.

The long rumoured PS5 release for Bethesda Game Studios' Starfield could be arriving as soon as this April, alongside its long-awaited 2.0 update.

Epic is planning to bring its Games Store on day-one to the next-gen Xbox console, assuming everything goes as is expected.

According to insiders, the highly-popular action-RPG Black Myth: Wukong is currently in development for the Nintendo Switch 2.

The PS5 has now officially outsold the PlayStation 3, with Sony’s latest console having shipped over 92 million units since launch.

Two decades on from the console’s initial release, Netflix is finally set to be shut down on PS3 next month come the 2nd of March.

It would seem that the rumours of an incoming Nintendo Direct showcase are picking up steam. Multiple additional sources have since corroborated the claim that a new stream will be taking place in February. 

The indie sandbox Core Keeper has gotten a free Switch 2 Edition upgrade, doubling the framerate, number of online players and more.

Nearly 8 years on from the game’s release, Kingdom Come: Deliverance appears to be getting a native current-gen upgrade as leaked by the PlayStation Store.

Each month, Sony updates its PlayStation Plus Essential line-up with 3-4 titles which subscribers can claim and keep forever as long as they have an active membership. Despite stating that they would be de-prioritising last-gen titles in 2026, 3 of the 4 additions for February offer PlayStation 4 versions, including Subnautica: Below Zero and Ace Combat 7.

According to one industry insider, Microsoft is planning to host a second Xbox Developer Direct sometime later this year.

Sony has revealed that the PS5 Pro version of Bungie’s Marathon runs at a native 5K resolution, which is then downsampled to 4K using PSSR.

Sony is set to remove a total of 9 titles from its PlayStation Plus library next month, including Cult of the Lamb, Rez Infinite; The Ascent and more.

Microsoft has unveiled the rest of January 2026’s Xbox Game Pass line-up, with Death Stranding, Ninja Gaiden Ragebound and more joining the service from today.

Ahead of Microsoft’s Xbox Developer Direct, xCloud users have received a pop-up indicating that an ad-supported tier for the service may be on its way.

Following a bunch of teasers over the past few weeks, Ubisoft has officially announced that Far Cry 3 is getting a 60fps update on current-gen consoles.

Though later than others, Nintendo has now published its 2025 year-in-review, letting you see all your stats from the past 12 months of gaming on the Switch.

Call of Duty appears to be coming to the Switch imminently, with data miners discovering direct references to Nintendo’s console in the latest update.