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Xbox gamers can now snag one of three limited edition Elite Series 2 Core controllers, exclusively available at Best Buy for $149.99, with no price markup. These preconfigured designs boast unique shell colors not found in Xbox Design Lab. The Elite Series 2 Core offers pro-grade features like adjustable-tension thumbsticks and shorter hair trigger locks.
Minecraft Dungeons II sets its sights on a more mature experience, evolving alongside its growing player base. With enhanced gameplay mechanics and deeper narrative elements, the sequel promises to offer more than just blocky action. Players can expect a refined, challenging adventure that caters to veterans and newcomers alike.
Valve is discontinuing physical Steam gift cards by the end of 2025 due to persistent scams. Despite various protective measures, scammers adapted, impacting both Steam customers and unsuspecting individuals. Digital Steam gift cards will remain available.
Xbox CEO highlights the prohibitive cost of modern consoles, advocating for a radical rethink. This stance acknowledges the financial barrier to entry for many gamers. The move could significantly impact the gaming industry's future pricing strategies.
Galactic Catchers: Nova Spira, a sci-fi game drawing comparisons to the Pokémon series, has launched on Steam to overwhelming acclaim, boasting a 94% Very Positive review rating. Players praise its innovative capture mechanics and rich, immersive universe. With its impressive debut, Nova Spira is set to capture the hearts of both sci-fi and monster-catching fans alike.
The Elder Scrolls 6 was announced eight years ago, yet it remains one of the most anticipated yet invisible games in development. Despite the gaming community's eager anticipation, it was notably absent from the recent Xbox Showcase. This prolonged development period has sparked both curiosity and concern among fans.
Xbox Game Pass has suffered a significant loss of millions of subscribers following a 50% price hike in fall 2025. The increase, which made the service "too expensive" for many players, was recently reversed in April 2026. This move comes as part of a broader strategy adjustment, including the removal of Call of Duty from the platform.
Sony announces its PlayStation Plus Extra June 2026 catalog, featuring Final Fantasy 16 alongside Kingdom Come: Deliverance and more, set to arrive on June 16. Final Fantasy 16 brings action-focused real-time combat to the franchise, receiving an 87/100 score on Metacritic and OpenCritic, despite narrative criticisms. This addition enhances the catalog's appeal, especially for action RPG fans.
PlayStation Plus' June Game Catalog is headlined by Final Fantasy XVI, Sonic X Shadow Generations, and Kingdom Come: Deliverance, offering a diverse mix of genres. Final Fantasy XVI brings a dark, action-RPG twist to the series, while Sonic X Shadow Generations combines new content with a remastered classic. With additional titles like Life is Strange: Double Exposure and the Premium addition of Gitaroo Man, this month's lineup caters to a wide range of gaming interests.
Fortnite Chapter 7, Season 3, introduces a challenging quest to investigate a vision clue at Heatwave Harbor. Players have a 3-minute timer to find the clue after picking up Hope's spray paint cans. This guide details how to locate and interact with the Pizza Box item at the Crabby Cabana building to complete the quest before time runs out.
