Obsidian Entertainment announced that Avowed, its first-person RPG, will launch on PlayStation 5 on February 17. The release coincides with a major free update adding New Game Plus, new races, and more. This is part of Xbox’s growing strategy to release its games on competing platforms.
According to a hands-on preview, Styx: Blades of Greed is not compromising. The game launches February 19 on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X/S, expanding the series into a sandbox stealth experience.
Microsoft has officially denied a Bloomberg report that claimed it was pushing its Xbox division for a 30% profit margin. The company says no such fixed target exists, though it acknowledges setting challenging goals. This comes as Xbox faces falling console sales and internal restructuring.
Netflix is making a serious play for the gaming world with its acquisition of cross-platform avatar company Ready Player Me. The service will shut down for existing users in early 2026 as Netflix integrates the tech into its own offerings.
A retro game publisher accidentally revealed that the Nintendo Switch 2 will have smaller, cheaper game cartridges. The post was quickly deleted, but it hints at a big win for physical media fans.
Larian Studios is facing intense criticism from fans after revealing it’s experimenting with generative AI. CEO Swen Vincke says it’s for placeholders and references, not finished games, and has promised a detailed AMA in January 2025 to address concerns.
While Microsoft pushes Xbox game streaming, Valve is quietly backing a different future. An open-source emulator called Fex, seven years in the making, aims to run PC games natively on any device, from phones to VR headsets.
According to XDA-Developers, 2025 saw several major retro game collections hit modern platforms. The standout was the Mortal Kombat: Legacy Kollection, which compiled every arcade and home console release from the original saga, including a previously lost version of Ultimate Mortal Kombat 3. Other
The long-awaited action game Phantom Blade Zero now has a firm release date. Revealed at The Game Awards, it’s targeting a global launch in September 2026.
Bethesda has stealth-launched a native version of The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Anniversary Edition for the Nintendo Switch 2. The new version leverages the console’s hardware, including NVIDIA DLSS, and is a free upgrade for anyone who already owns the Switch version.
