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Microsoft opens a crack in console gaming's decades-old walled garden

Console walled garden approach to game distribution historically dominated by console makers is being reconsidered by Xbox chief Phil Spencer.

Microsoft Xbox open to having competing game marketplaces like Epic Games Store available on Xbox hardware, aiming to provide more choice to users. [ more ]

Kotaku

Former Xbox Exec Says The End Of Consoles Is 'A Serious Question'

Console gaming may be at a crossroads with cloud technology advancements.

Microsoft is investing in cloud technology, potentially changing the future of gaming hardware. [ more ]

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Toucharcade

1 week ago

Paradox Games on Steam Deck in 2024 - Crusader Kings III, Hearts of Iron IV, Victoria 3, Europa Universalis IV, and More Tested

Paradox Interactive games can be played on consoles and Steam Deck, with varying experiences from PC gaming. [ more ]

GameSpot

2 days ago

Stumble Guys Debuts On PS4 And PS5 Today, Cross-Progression Update Now Live

Stumble Guys is a popular mobile game with 600 million downloads, expanding to home consoles like Xbox and PlayStation. [ more ]

GameSpot

4 weeks ago

New Lost In Cult Book Chronicles The Rich History Of Console Gaming

Explore the history of video games through The Console Chronicles book. [ more ]

GameSpot

4 weeks ago

Get A 1TB Xbox Storage Expansion Card For Only $105 Before It Sells Out

Xbox Series X|S owners have limited options for storage expansion with Seagate and Western Digital Expansion Cards being the most streamlined and functional choices. [ more ]

Polygon

Nintendo 3DS fans say goodbye to the beloved handheld

The Nintendo 3DS online servers have been shut down, marking the end of an era in console gaming.

The Nintendo 3DS, with its unique 3D feature and strong game library, was a significant part of Nintendo's handheld history. [ more ]

Toucharcade

'Stardew Valley' 1.6. Update for Mobile and Consoles in Progress, Will Be Released As Soon As Possible

Stardew Valley 1.6 update released for PC with significant content additions.

Update in progress for mobile and consoles with no specific release date mentioned yet. [ more ]

Gadgets 360

2 weeks ago

Apple

Assassin's Creed Mirage Is Coming to iPhone and iPad on June 6

Assassin's Creed Mirage is launching on iOS devices on June 6, offering a console experience on mobile and supporting cross-platform progression. [ more ]

GameSpot

2 weeks ago

JavaScript

Starfield Console Mod Support, New Creation Kit Still Coming, Says Todd Howard

Support for mods on console and a new Creation Kit for Starfield are confirmed to be in progress. [ more ]

VG247

If you want to play Fallout 4 before the TV series hits, here's how to avoid blowing all your bottlecaps

Availability and pricing of Fallout 4 on various platforms

Different purchasing options for Fallout 4, including bundles and subscriptions [ more ]

GameSpot

Predator: Hunting Grounds Is Being Resurrected For PS5 And Xbox With New Content

Predator: Hunting Grounds is coming to Xbox Series X|S and PlayStation 5, with new updates planned.

First update (2.49 patch) in April focuses on quality-of-life fixes, with future plans for more playable predators and porting to modern consoles. [ more ]

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Design

Sony PS5 Pro Leaks Indicate 3X More Powerful Performance with Super-Resolution Rendering - Yanko Design

Exciting advancements in console gaming technology are on the horizon.

Credible leaks point towards a potential Sony PlayStation 5 Pro with significant upgrades. [ more ]

Yanko Design - Modern Industrial Design News

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This Mechanical Controller Brings Glorious Desktop-style Clicky Keycaps to your PlayStation - Yanko Design

The Hitbox controller offers a unique desktop-style gaming experience for consoles with customizable features like hot-swappable keycaps and programmable buttons.

It caters to both traditional and modern gamers by providing a layout of buttons for precise execution, reminiscent of arcade fight pads, along with modern features like customizable key switches and programmable buttons. [ more ]

GameSpot

Warner Bros Doubles Down On Live-Service Games | Spot On

Warner Bros Discovery increasing focus on live service, mobile, and free-to-play games to adjust to volatile console gaming space.

Spot On addresses Warner Bros leveraging IPs like DC, Game of Thrones, Harry Potter, and Mortal Kombat amidst concerns over business models and game success. [ more ]

Kotaku

Sony Has The Final Fantasy 7 Remake Trilogy On Lock

Sony and Square Enix have agreed to keep Final Fantasy VII Remake trilogy as a PlayStation exclusive forever.

The team behind the project may have had to compromise their vision if the game was to be developed for other consoles. [ more ]

VG247

Dragon's Dogma 2 is confirmed to run at an uncapped frame rate targeting 30 fps - and some fans aren't happy

Console frame rate discussion ongoing for Dragon's Dogma 2

Director confirms target of around 30 fps on consoles. [ more ]

GameSpot

Airship Survival Adventure Game Forever Skies Will Be PS5 Console Launch Exclusive

Developer Far From Home is partnering with Sony to release Forever Skies on PlayStation 5 in 2024.

The partnership with Sony will not affect the ongoing development or release of the Steam version of Forever Skies. [ more ]

VG247

Xbox games coming to PlayStation is fine, but it's the future of Xbox consoles I'm worried about

Xbox's legacy is often reduced to Halo, overshadowing its other features and offerings.

The author expresses concern about the future of Xbox consoles if Microsoft focuses on being a third-party publisher. [ more ]

GameSpot

PDP Riffmaster Guitar Revealed, Just For You Fortnite Festival Metalheads

PDP has revealed a new wireless guitar controller called the Riffmaster for multiple consoles.

The Riffmaster is compatible with Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, PS5, and PS4 and has a foldable design for easy storage. [ more ]

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