Xbox is reportedly surveying players about making all future first-party titles exclusive to Xbox and PC, with Call of Duty as the sole exception. The survey even asks about removing Minecraft from PlayStation and Nintendo storefronts while cutting off future updates for existing owners.
Industry insiders report Microsoft secured Physint for significantly less than the rumored $400 million PlayStation budget, with the Xbox deal including movie and TV licenses plus enhanced terms for Kojima's horror project OD. The budget reduction raises questions about development conditions at Kojima Productions following the studio's split from Sony.
The Silent Hill franchise spans nearly three decades and roughly 18 titles, but its timeline does not follow release order. This guide maps every major game from Silent Hill ƒ in the 1960s through The Short Message in the 2020s, explaining narrative connections and where to start.
PlayStation has revealed the latest Share of the Week selections for Marvel's Wolverine, showcasing community screenshots captured in Photo Mode. The next theme calls for heroic portraits of Logan, with submissions due by September 30, 2026.
A focused Chapter 1 demo at Tokyo Game Show redeems Final Fantasy VII Revelation after an overwhelming Gamescom showing. The 25-minute slice delivers story stakes, the new FITS class system, and Vincent's compelling Chaos form ahead of the April 8 launch.
Mega Man: Dual Override brings Proto Man as a fully distinct playable character with heat-managed buster shots, a boomerang shield, and Override mode for its Spring 2027 release. Our hands-on at Gamescom reveals a vibrant 40th-anniversary entry that respects classic structure while adding modern risk-reward systems.
Blizzard Entertainment has revealed Lifeweaver as the 37th hero joining Overwatch's roster, a Thai support character whose biolight technology blends nature and science. Niran Pruksa arrives with a kit built around healing blossoms, petal platforms, and a life-grip ability that pulls allies to safety. His Tree of Life ultimate creates a massive healing zone that could reshape team fight positioning across all platforms.
PlayStation architect Mark Cerny and Game Awards creator Geoff Keighley have announced the Nova Games Foundation, a nonprofit fellowship program awarding $100,000 grants to 20 game design graduates annually. The initiative includes mentorship and up to $500,000 in additional milestone-based funding, with applications opening this December for the classes of 2026 and 2027.
Xbox and PlayStation are both pulling back from cross-platform promotion in their latest marketing moves. Xbox's new Minecraft Dungeons 2 trailer omits PS5 and Nintendo Switch 2 mentions that appeared in previous trailers. Meanwhile, PlayStation has revived its "only on PlayStation" branding for major first-party titles including Marvel's Wolverine and Ghost of Yotei.
Sony has confirmed it will cease disc production starting January 2028, while Grand Theft Auto 6 will launch as a digital-only title with physical editions containing only a download code. The company also sent an email reminding players that digital purchases grant only a revocable license, not ownership, sparking a community boycott.
