New leaks point to a two-part handheld strategy from Sony. An OLED PlayStation Portal is rumored for 2026, followed by a more powerful, standalone device using AMD’s RDNA 5 architecture.
According to rumors, Nintendo is gearing up for a Partner Showcase Direct in early February. This event is expected to focus on third-party titles and key Switch 2 ports to fill out the console’s 2026 release calendar.
Xbox hardware sales have been in a freefall for two years straight. The latest quarter saw a 32% drop, and there’s no sign of a turnaround.
Against all odds, Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora is having a major comeback. A new DLC and the box office success of Avatar 3 have sent player counts soaring on Steam, breaking records.
The 1996 classic shooter Quake is now officially Steam Deck Verified. This move highlights Valve’s expanding strategy for its compatibility program beyond its own handheld.
Valve has released its preliminary best-sellers list for Steam in 2025. While AAA blockbusters dominate, indie games are making a surprisingly strong showing in the revenue rankings.
Valve’s official 2025 Steam best-sellers list reveals a year of hits and misses. Major titles like Monster Hunter Wilds and Civilization 7 charted highly, even as they were plagued by terrible PC ports and launch woes that left players frustrated.
In a move that brings the digital storefront full circle, GOG co-founder Michał Kiciński has purchased the platform from CD Projekt RED. The company promises no changes for users, with a renewed focus on its founding principles of DRM-free ownership and game preservation.
Shawn Layden, former head of Sony Interactive Entertainment America, says the console market has hit a hard cap. To break past 250 million units per generation, he argues the industry needs a single, licensed format—just like VHS beat Betamax.
The Danganronpa series, a wild mix of battle royale and courtroom drama, has surpassed 10 million lifetime sales. Developer Spike Chunsoft announced the milestone and confirmed a new game, Danganronpa 2×2, is slated for next year.
