The Console Gaming category provides a comprehensive coverage of the console gaming industry. This includes deep dives into the latest consoles from Sony, Microsoft, and Nintendo, as well as reviews of newly released titles. The section aims to serve both casual and dedicated console gamers with in-depth articles on hardware performance, game strategies, and industry trends.
Dive into Game Informer's highest-scoring reviews of 2026, featuring standouts like Forza Horizon 6 and Marathon, showcasing a year of innovation and excellence in gaming. From racing mastery to sci-fi shooters, discover the cream of the crop.
Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced, the remade 2013 adventure, is set for a July 7, 2026, global release on PS5, PC, and Xbox Series X/S, with preload times starting as early as June 22. This revamped edition boasts shinier visuals, gameplay improvements, new story content, but removes multiplayer and first-person modern day gameplay. Players can expect a seamless launch across various time zones, with specific preload and release times tailored to each platform.
Clive Barker's Hellraiser: Revival combines horror-action with survival elements, borrowing from Resident Evil and P.T., offering a cohesive experience. With a strong grasp of modern horror gaming, the development team crafts a thrilling, if somewhat unpolished, adventure. Featuring Doug Bradley as Pinhead and Clive Barker's consultation, the game promises an intense 8- to 10-hour campaign.
Tech experts from Digital Foundry cast doubt on rumored 60fps mode for GTA 6 on current-gen consoles, citing the game's high detail and simulation demands. GTA 6's world complexity is compared to Dragon's Dogma 2 and Baldur's Gate 3, highlighting the challenge. The game is set to release on November 19, 2026, for PS5, Xbox Series X, and Series S, with no physical disc copy available.
Activision is promoting Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 by emphasizing its exclusion from Xbox Game Pass at launch. This strategy highlights the game's premium value ahead of its October 27, 2023, release on PS5, PC, and Xbox Series X/S. Players eager to play on day one will have to purchase the game outright.
The Nex Playground console effectively encourages kids to move with its motion control games, but its appeal wears off quickly due to limited depth and shovelware titles. Despite outselling expectations, its $300 price tag and $89/year Play Pass raise questions about long-term value. Nex Playground works for its intended purpose but lacks staying power.
The awaited action RPG, Wuthering Waves, has officially locked in its Xbox release date, bringing its unique blend of exploration and combat to the platform. Simultaneously, the game's developers have revealed exclusive rewards for Xbox Game Pass subscribers, enhancing the gameplay experience for those on the service. This move is set to excite both new and existing fans of the title.
The Summer of Gaming 2026 showcased several exciting titles, including Final Fantasy VII Revelation, Gears of War: E-Day, Stuntman Hollywood, God of War: Laufey, and The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time. These games promise to deliver innovative gameplay, rich storytelling, and stunning visuals across PS5, Xbox Series X, and Nintendo Switch 2. From throwback fun to epic sequels, there's something for every gamer.
Microsoft and Apple's recent price hikes for Xbox consoles, iPads, and Macs are just the beginning, as Big Tech warns of an impending surge in gaming hardware costs due to component shortages. Expect next-gen consoles from Microsoft and potentially Sony to launch at record-high prices. The gaming industry braces for a significant price increase in the coming years.
Grand Theft Auto 6's impending release is overshadowed by the gaming industry's mounting issues, including console price hikes, layoffs, and contentious ownership models. Xbox Series X's new $800 price tag and GTA 6's $80 code-in-a-box physical edition exemplify the growing affordability crisis. The industry's sustainability is under scrutiny as Bungie's layoffs and the costly Steam Machine highlight the challenges ahead.
