Vishal Kamal has been covering video games for 7 years, writing about everything from hardware deals and new releases to esports and the business
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Catch Amazon's Memorial Day Sale with the Asus ROG Xbox Ally Handheld Gaming PC discounted to $399.99, a $100 off its original price. This portable gaming device, featuring an AMD Ryzen Z2 A CPU and 16GB of LPDDR5 RAM, offers seamless access to thousands of Xbox and PC games via the Xbox App on Windows 11. Perfect for casual gamers, it matches Black Friday's best deal.
Amazon UK has matched Argos' price for Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth on Switch 2, offering the game at £43.99 with a unique Zack Fair Magic: The Gathering card. This move precedes the game's June 3 release on Switch 2 and Xbox Series X|S. Preorders also include exclusive in-game items and a reversible box art inlay.
Take-Two CEO Strauss Zelnick has reaffirmed that Grand Theft Auto 6 (GTA 6) will indeed launch on November 19, 2026, following multiple delays. However, anticipated pre-orders for May 18 did not materialize, citing a misinformation leak from Best Buy. Fans are left with a mix of relief and frustration as they await substantial updates on the game.
XBOX unveils Player Voice, a dedicated platform simplifying feedback sharing and tracking for its community. This new tool aims to bridge the gap between player input and visible changes on the platform. By centralizing feedback, XBOX enhances transparency and community engagement.
Sony has announced a price increase for PlayStation Plus Essential, its lowest subscription tier, citing "ongoing market conditions". The change, effective in select regions, raises monthly and three-month subscriptions to $10.99 and $27.99, respectively. Existing subscribers are unaffected unless their subscription lapses or changes.
In a surprising shift, PlayStation's leadership has announced that upcoming singleplayer games will remain exclusive to the PS5, pivoting from earlier PC release strategies. This move is set to impact gamers across platforms, particularly those anticipating PS5 exclusives on Steam. The decision underscores PlayStation's effort to leverage its console as a premier gaming destination.
Linus Torvalds expresses frustration over the influx of unmanageable AI-generated bug reports in Linux kernel development, emphasizing that simply submitting AI-found bugs without added value wastes the team's time. He encourages contributors to go beyond AI tools by creating patches and adding real value. The Linux team may develop an automatic filtering tool to combat this issue.
Call of Duty's enhanced anti-cheat system has been demonstrated taking drastic measures against cheaters, literally disarming them mid-match. This proactive approach aims to maintain a fair gaming environment. Players can expect swift, in-game penalties for cheating.
Discover how to play Final Fantasy XIV seamlessly on Steam Deck in 2026 with our recommended settings. Learn how to activate your standalone license and dive into Eorzea with enhanced portability. From performance tweaks to gameplay tips, master FFXIV on the go.
Xbox has officially rebranded as XBOX following a community poll where 65% of 19,000 voters preferred the uppercase title. Under new CEO Asha Sharma, the company is undergoing significant strategic changes, including the sunsetting of its Copilot initiative and the introduction of a new Game Pass tier tailored for Chinese gamers. These moves aim to address community and developer friction, signaling a faster, more community-centric approach for XBOX.
