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Sony has officially announced price hikes for its PS5, PS5 Pro, and PlayStation Portal devices, attributing the decision to ongoing global economic pressures. The new pricing will take effect globally on April 2, 2026.

In a statement posted on the PlayStation Blog, Isabelle Tomatis, Vice President of Global Marketing at Sony Interactive Entertainment, explained the move: "Facing continued pressures in the global economic landscape, we've decided to increase prices for the PS5, PS5 Pro, and PlayStation Portal remote player worldwide. We understand how price changes affect our community, but after thorough evaluation, this step is necessary to ensure we can keep delivering innovative, high-quality gaming experiences to...

As players delve deeper into the vast open world of Crimson Desert, they're discovering creative new ways to engage with its extensive mechanics and systems. Among these, fans have embraced a playful approach by treating the game as a cat simulation, with some even using it to honor the memory of their real-life cats that have passed away.

If you've been following Crimson Desert updates, you've likely encountered the viral images of cats clad in armor or players surrounded by feline companions. It's an endearing sight that has captured the community's heart.

One player, ButeosDolichovespula, has taken this trend to new heights by assembling a formidable army of 30 cats while exploring the region of Pywell.

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Resident Evil Requiem has just received a significant update, bringing a highly anticipated photo mode and various other improvements to the game. Capcom had previously confirmed that photo mode would be the first major post-launch addition, though the release date was kept under wraps. Players can now download this update on PC and consoles, making it immediately accessible.

Accessed through the pause menu, the photo mode in Requiem offers extensive customization options. You can tweak settings such as field of view, foreground and background blur, focus distance, character pose, expression, eye position, brightness, contrast, vignette, bloom, lens distortion, and chromatic aberration. Additionally, it includes fun...

In a significant update, Forza Horizon 5 has made all its remaining time-limited bonus cars available for purchase in the in-game store using vouchers. Since the game's launch on Xbox and PC in November 2021, the Festival Playlist system has offered new, free cars weekly, but these were only accessible for a limited duration and required players to complete specific events or challenges. Starting in early 2025, the monthly Festival Playlists began repeating, allowing players to collect previously missed cars. Additionally, some rare cars, selected through player votes, could be unlocked with weekly vouchers. Now, all remaining cars not already in the 'Horizon Backstage' store have been added, enabling players to...

Unity, the widely used game development platform that operates behind the scenes for many popular titles, is experiencing strong financial performance. In its first-quarter results, the company exceeded market estimates, demonstrating robust business growth. This success highlights Unity's significant role in the gaming industry, supporting games such as Hollow Knight: Silksong and Peak, among others.

Borderlands 4 has experienced a tumultuous six-month journey. Since its release in September last year, Gearbox's looter shooter has faced numerous controversies, primarily centered around significant PC performance problems. CEO Randy Pitchford has been vocal, engaging directly with complaints on social media and clapping back at dissatisfied fans. Strauss Zelnick, head of Gearbox's parent company Take-Two, acknowledged that Borderlands 4 sales experienced "a slight dip" due to these technical challenges but remained optimistic, stating "it'll all be recovered" with time. Throughout this period, Borderlands 4 has maintained a 'mixed' user review rating on Steam. After debuting with over 300,000 concurrent players on...

Gaming enthusiasts will soon experience the beloved cartoon series Bluey from a fresh angle when Bluey's Happy Snaps arrives in fall 2026. The titular blue heeler and her sister Bingo made a surprise appearance in a new video game trailer during today's March 2026 Xbox Partner Preview event. The footage showcases how players can snap memorable moments and hunt for collectibles across multiple platforms, including PC, Nintendo Switch, Switch 2, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X|S.

Bluey's Happy Snaps marks the latest expansion in the growing Bluey franchise, which began as an animated series created by Joe Brumm in 2018. The show has captivated audiences worldwide with its heartfelt storytelling...

The survival horror first-person shooter Stalker 2 is set to receive its first major story expansion this summer. Announced during the Xbox Partner Preview showcase, Stalker 2: Cost of Hope will launch on PC, Xbox Series X and S, and PlayStation 5, promising players dozens of hours of new content.

Here's the official description:

In Cost of Hope, players will once again step into the shoes of Skif, the main character from the base game. After installing the DLC, a signal on the PDA will initiate the fresh storyline as the game progresses. Developer GSC Game World has emphasized that player choices will significantly influence the unfolding events.

Cost of Hope adds two new regions to explore: "Navigate the iconic...

The Expanse: Osiris Reborn has burst onto the scene with a wave of exciting updates, highlighted by its debut gameplay trailer. Owlcat Games, known for the acclaimed RPG Warhammer 40,000: Rogue Trader, is venturing into third-person sci-fi action with this title, set in the beloved universe of The Expanse books and TV series. The trailer showcases a strong Mass Effect influence, promising an immersive experience.

During the Xbox Partner Preview event, Owlcat announced that The Expanse: Osiris Reborn will launch a closed beta on April 22, with Microsoft confirming it as a day-one release on Game Pass. The beta will run until the game's full launch in spring 2027. Accessible on Xbox Series X and S, PC via Steam, and...

Fans of The Expanse are well aware that its universe is deeply rooted in scientific principles. Authors Daniel Abraham and Ty Franck have earned acclaim for crafting a setting that strives to align with our current understanding of physics, a commitment faithfully mirrored in the television adaptation.

A key aspect of this realism is the portrayal of space travel. In this universe, a substance called "The Juice" is administered to crew members strapped into Crash Couches to help them endure the intense G-forces of high-speed maneuvers. Beyond this, journeys between destinations are depicted as taking a realistic amount of time—spanning days, weeks, or even months—depending on factors like distance, acceleration,...

The unsettling farming simulation Grave Seasons has officially confirmed its launch date for August 14, 2026, on PC and consoles, as revealed in a fresh trailer. Publisher Blumhouse Games and developer Perfect Garbage made an appearance during the March 2026 Xbox Partner Preview livestream, highlighting the game's dark take on small-town life. Alongside the late-summer release announcement, the trailer also lets fans know they'll soon get to try out a demo before the full version arrives on PC via Steam, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X | S, and Game Pass.

Blumhouse Games, a branch of Jason Blum's horror film production company dedicated to interactive entertainment, first unveiled Grave Seasons in June...

Dispatch, the acclaimed superhero workplace comedy game, is finally making its way to Xbox platforms this summer. The announcement came during today's Xbox Partner Preview event, revealing that Dispatch will be available on Xbox Series X/S, Xbox for PC, and Xbox Cloud Gaming during the summer months, though no exact release date was provided.

Notably absent from the announcement was any mention of Dispatch joining Xbox Game Pass, which is somewhat disappointing. However, the hilarious superpowered adventure remains highly recommended. Players take control of a team of reformed misfits tasked with saving the world—and each other—in this laugh-out-loud experience.

Dispatch first launched on PC and PlayStation 5 in...

Microsoft is about to pull back the curtain on its third-party collaborations with the upcoming March 2026 Xbox Partner Preview, and we've got all the key details covered for you.

After hinting at a livestream event earlier this week, Xbox is just moments away from unveiling some of the exciting games slated for 2026 and beyond. While there will likely be some unexpected reveals, the official blog post has already dropped hints about appearances from Ryu Ga Gotoku's Stranger Than Heaven, GSC Game World's S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl, and Owlcat's The Expanse: Osiris Reborn.

Look forward to announcements about titles coming to Xbox consoles and Game Pass when the presentation kicks off on YouTube and Twitch at...

This week, Epic Games announced one of the largest layoffs in video game history, with over 1,000 employees losing their jobs in a single devastating morning. Fortnite fans, who still consider the game a global giant, were caught off guard by the news. However, the employees themselves were even more shocked—some had devoted a decade to Epic and Fortnite, helping transform the battle royale into a worldwide phenomenon.

As the scale of the layoffs continues to sink in, veteran developers are now seeking work on social media, while remaining staff express uncertainty about Fortnite's future direction. With nearly a quarter of the company gone, including key figures, the game's outlook for this year and beyond is...

Housemarque's upcoming PlayStation 5 exclusive, Saros, will debut with auto-saves enabled and multiple save slots, addressing a key criticism of the studio's previous title, Returnal, which lacked these features at launch. The roguelike shooter, featuring Rahul Kohli as Arjun Devraj, is set to release on April 30. While it maintains a similar level of intense action and difficulty as its predecessor, Saros incorporates several player-friendly adjustments based on feedback from Returnal.

Gregory Louden, creative director of Saros, explains, "The lesson from Returnal was that players loved our creation, but many wanted to progress further. Our goal with Saros is to provide that opportunity without diluting the challenge....