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Microsoft's Xbox Handheld Console 'Essentially Canceled', Company to Work on Xbox Software Platform: Report
Microsoft has reportedly cancelled its own Xbox handheld console, days after Asus unveiled its ROG Xbox Ally. The company will now focus on developing its new Xbox software platform, instead of launching a Nintendo Switch competitor. The Asus ROG Xbox Ally could be the first of many handheld consoles to arrive with Microsoft's improved software pla...
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Nintendo Switch 2 Closer to Xbox Series S Than PS4 in Power, Says Koei Tecmo
Nintendo Switch 2 is closer to the Xbox Series S than PS4 in terms of raw computing power, developer Koei Tecmo has said. The studio is gearing up to launch Wild Hearts S on the Switch 2 next month.
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MindsEye Developer Says Its Working on Patch as Players Report Performance Issues, Bugs at Launch
MindsEye developer Build A Rocket Boy has said it is working on a patch to improve performance on PC and consoles after players reported severe technical issues at launch. The game received its day one patch on June 10 across PC, PS5 and Xbox Series S/X.
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Nintendo Switch 2 Sets Record, Sells Over 3.5 Million Units in First Four Days of Launch
Nintendo Switch has sold over 3.5 million units globally in four days following its launch on June 5. The hybrid console has set a new record, becoming Nintendo's fastest-selling hardware ever.
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Xbox Chief Phil Spencer Hints at 'Return' of Halo: Combat Evolved Next Year
Xbox chief Phil Spencer teases the "return of a classic" in 2026 at Xbox Games Showcase on Sunday. His comments suggest Microsoft is working on a rereleasing Halo: Combat Evolved, which launched on the original Xbox in 2021.
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Nintendo Switch 2 Launches Globally Amid Huge Demand: Here's What's New
The console boasts enhanced features like 4K output, 120Hz refresh rates, and a robust game lineup, including Mario Kart, Cyberpunk 2077, and The Legend of Zelda upgrades.
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Nintendo Switch 2 Launches With 7.9-Inch LCD Display, Joy-Con 2 Controllers
Nintendo Switch 2, Nintendi's first brand-new gaming platform in eight years, launched on Thursday. The hybrid console, a successor to the phenomenally successful Nintendo Switch, brings a host of upgrades over its predecessor, including a bigger screen, better graphics and performance, redesigned Joy-Con controllers, new social features and more.
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Elden Ring Nightreign Sells 3.5 Million Copies as FromSoftware Confirms Duos Mode Is on the Way
Elden Ring Nightreign has now sold over 3.5 million copies in just five days since it launched on May 30, developer FromSoftware confirmed Tuesday. The co-op action-survival title, which serves as a standalone multiplayer spinoff to Elden Ring, will also get a two-player mode in a future update, the Japenese studio confirmed.
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Star Wars Jedi Director's New Studio Giant Skull Working on Single-Player Dungeons & Dragons Game
A new Dungeons & Dragons game is currently in development at Giant Skull, the new triple-A studio from Star Wars Jedi director Stig Asmussen. The game will be a single-player action-adventure title built for PC and consoles.
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Microsoft's Xbox Handheld Plans Reportedly Shelved; Company to Optimise Windows 11 Gaming Performance
Microsoft has reportedly paused its native Xbox handheld console development to prioritise optimising Windows 11 for third-party handhelds. The move aims to enhance performance and battery efficiency, to bring Windows 11 on par with Valve's SteamOS. Collaborative projects, such as the Xbox-branded Asus device (codenamed Project Kennan), remain unaf...
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Sony Tipped to Announce PS5 and PS5 Pro Discounts in Upcoming Days of Play Promotion
Sony is reportedly set to announce a discount on PS5 prices as part of its Days of Play promotion. The annual event, which usually takes place around the end of May, will bring discounts on PlayStation consoles, games, and accessories.
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Xbox Handheld Gaming Console to Arrive With Custom AMD Processor, Tipster Claims
Microsoft could equip its Xbox handheld gaming console with a custom AMD processor, according to a tipster. The news comes weeks after Asus teased the arrival of an Xbox-branded handheld. This development comes as Microsoft also prepares for its next-gen gaming console launch in 2027.
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MSI Claw 7 A2HM Reportedly in Development; Could Feature Intel or AMD Processor
MSI is reportedly developing a new Claw-branded handheld gaming console, which recently appeared on their spare parts website. While the Taiwanese company hasn't disclosed any details of a new model, the purported MSI Claw 7 A2HM is said to feature either an Intel or AMD Ryzen processor. This new handheld is said to be a refreshed version of the ex...
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Rockstar Games Said to Be Working on GTA 4 PS5, Xbox Series S/X Port That Could Launch This Year
Grand Theft Auto 6 has been delayed from its original Fall 2025 launch timeline to next year, but eager fans could get to play an older game from the series in an all-new avatar. Rockstar Games could be readying a Grand Theft Auto 4 port for current-generation consoles for release in 2025.
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Virtua Fighter 5 REVO Announced For PS5, Xbox Series S/X and Nintendo Switch 2
Virtua Fighter 5 REVO, the remaster of the original Sega classic from 2006, is coming to consoles. Following its launch on PC in January, the fighting game will release on PS5, Xbox Series S/X and Nintendo Switch 2 soon, Sega announced Sunday.
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Microsoft's Xbox Handheld Console 'Essentially Canceled', Company to Work on Xbox Software Platform: Report
Microsoft has reportedly cancelled its own Xbox handheld console, days after Asus unveiled its ROG Xbox Ally. The company will now focus on developing its new Xbox software platform, instead of launching a Nintendo Switch competitor. The Asus ROG Xbox Ally could be the first of many handheld consoles to arrive with Microsoft's improved software pla...
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Nintendo Switch 2 Closer to Xbox Series S Than PS4 in Power, Says Koei Tecmo
Nintendo Switch 2 is closer to the Xbox Series S than PS4 in terms of raw computing power, developer Koei Tecmo has said. The studio is gearing up to launch Wild Hearts S on the Switch 2 next month.
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MindsEye Developer Says Its Working on Patch as Players Report Performance Issues, Bugs at Launch
MindsEye developer Build A Rocket Boy has said it is working on a patch to improve performance on PC and consoles after players reported severe technical issues at launch. The game received its day one patch on June 10 across PC, PS5 and Xbox Series S/X.
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Nintendo Switch 2 Sets Record, Sells Over 3.5 Million Units in First Four Days of Launch
Nintendo Switch has sold over 3.5 million units globally in four days following its launch on June 5. The hybrid console has set a new record, becoming Nintendo's fastest-selling hardware ever.
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Xbox Chief Phil Spencer Hints at 'Return' of Halo: Combat Evolved Next Year
Xbox chief Phil Spencer teases the "return of a classic" in 2026 at Xbox Games Showcase on Sunday. His comments suggest Microsoft is working on a rereleasing Halo: Combat Evolved, which launched on the original Xbox in 2021.
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Nintendo Switch 2 Launches Globally Amid Huge Demand: Here's What's New
The console boasts enhanced features like 4K output, 120Hz refresh rates, and a robust game lineup, including Mario Kart, Cyberpunk 2077, and The Legend of Zelda upgrades.
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Nintendo Switch 2 Launches With 7.9-Inch LCD Display, Joy-Con 2 Controllers
Nintendo Switch 2, Nintendi's first brand-new gaming platform in eight years, launched on Thursday. The hybrid console, a successor to the phenomenally successful Nintendo Switch, brings a host of upgrades over its predecessor, including a bigger screen, better graphics and performance, redesigned Joy-Con controllers, new social features and more.
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Elden Ring Nightreign Sells 3.5 Million Copies as FromSoftware Confirms Duos Mode Is on the Way
Elden Ring Nightreign has now sold over 3.5 million copies in just five days since it launched on May 30, developer FromSoftware confirmed Tuesday. The co-op action-survival title, which serves as a standalone multiplayer spinoff to Elden Ring, will also get a two-player mode in a future update, the Japenese studio confirmed.
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Star Wars Jedi Director's New Studio Giant Skull Working on Single-Player Dungeons & Dragons Game
A new Dungeons & Dragons game is currently in development at Giant Skull, the new triple-A studio from Star Wars Jedi director Stig Asmussen. The game will be a single-player action-adventure title built for PC and consoles.
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Microsoft's Xbox Handheld Plans Reportedly Shelved; Company to Optimise Windows 11 Gaming Performance
Microsoft has reportedly paused its native Xbox handheld console development to prioritise optimising Windows 11 for third-party handhelds. The move aims to enhance performance and battery efficiency, to bring Windows 11 on par with Valve's SteamOS. Collaborative projects, such as the Xbox-branded Asus device (codenamed Project Kennan), remain unaf...
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Sony Tipped to Announce PS5 and PS5 Pro Discounts in Upcoming Days of Play Promotion
Sony is reportedly set to announce a discount on PS5 prices as part of its Days of Play promotion. The annual event, which usually takes place around the end of May, will bring discounts on PlayStation consoles, games, and accessories.
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Xbox Handheld Gaming Console to Arrive With Custom AMD Processor, Tipster Claims
Microsoft could equip its Xbox handheld gaming console with a custom AMD processor, according to a tipster. The news comes weeks after Asus teased the arrival of an Xbox-branded handheld. This development comes as Microsoft also prepares for its next-gen gaming console launch in 2027.
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MSI Claw 7 A2HM Reportedly in Development; Could Feature Intel or AMD Processor
MSI is reportedly developing a new Claw-branded handheld gaming console, which recently appeared on their spare parts website. While the Taiwanese company hasn't disclosed any details of a new model, the purported MSI Claw 7 A2HM is said to feature either an Intel or AMD Ryzen processor. This new handheld is said to be a refreshed version of the ex...
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Rockstar Games Said to Be Working on GTA 4 PS5, Xbox Series S/X Port That Could Launch This Year
Grand Theft Auto 6 has been delayed from its original Fall 2025 launch timeline to next year, but eager fans could get to play an older game from the series in an all-new avatar. Rockstar Games could be readying a Grand Theft Auto 4 port for current-generation consoles for release in 2025.
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Virtua Fighter 5 REVO Announced For PS5, Xbox Series S/X and Nintendo Switch 2
Virtua Fighter 5 REVO, the remaster of the original Sega classic from 2006, is coming to consoles. Following its launch on PC in January, the fighting game will release on PS5, Xbox Series S/X and Nintendo Switch 2 soon, Sega announced Sunday.
