Gaming
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Indie developers revive Star Fox-style rail shooters
Indie studios like Ex-Zodiac and Whisker Squadron: Survivor are bringing back the 'push-forward, fast, frenetic, and kinetic combat' of Star Fox, a genre largely abandoned by its original creator.
Xbox Console Prices Rise Ahead of Holiday Season
Microsoft is raising the price of its Xbox Series X console by $100, pushing its flagship model to $599.
Steam Machine launches at $1,049, missing mainstream gamers
Valve's much-anticipated Steam Machine will launch on June 29, 2026, with a starting price of $1,049, placing it far above typical console costs, according to Ars Technica .
Epic plans cross-game Fortnite skin use in Unreal Engine 6
Imagine your favorite Fortnite skin appearing seamlessly in a completely different game built with Unreal Engine 6.
Microsoft considers spinning off its Xbox gaming division
The Halo remake, a flagship Xbox franchise, is slated for release on PlayStation 5 this July, signaling a dramatic shift in Microsoft's gaming strategy.
Valve VR headset import volume surges this summer
In a single week, Valve imported over 70 metric tons of new hardware in 2026, comprising 32,000 kg of 'Virtual Reality Devices' and 40,000 kg of 'game consoles.
Xbox explores new console business models to boost Game Pass
Xbox previously raised Game Pass prices by 50%, leading to a significant decline in subscribers before a swift price adjustment.
Microsoft unveils 25th anniversary Xbox with 1TB storage
Can you believe it's been twenty-five years since the original Xbox first graced our living rooms?
GOG apologizes for accidental Nazi symbols in newsletter
A promotional email for the 'Slavic adventure' game 'The End of the Sun' from digital storefront GOG inadvertently featured symbols resembling Nazi iconography, sparking immediate public outcry.
Nintendo Switch 2 With Replaceable Battery Launches in Europe in 2025
On June 5, 2025, Nintendo will launch the Switch 2, but only European models will feature a user-replaceable battery, a direct response to new EU regulations.