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Bethesda reportedly held a secret Starfield event to showcase an upcoming update that will add faster loading times and technical improvements to the Creation Engine, along with a PS5 port that will be announced in 2026
By Demi Williams published
The game is also reportedly coming to Nintendo Switch 2

The RAM crisis may lead to much better game optimization, and that's great
By Isaiah Williams published
Baldur's Gate 3 maker suggests RAM crisis will impact game development, but I don't think that's a bad thing at all.

The 19 best FPS games to play right now
By Jake Green last updated
Buying guide Our pick of the best FPS games you can play right now on console and PC, including Titanfall 2 and DOOM Eternal. Updated regularly with the latest releases.

NYT Connections hints and answers for Friday, December 19 (game #922)
By Johnny Dee published
Looking for NYT Connections answers and hints? Here's all you need to know to solve today's game, plus my commentary on the puzzles.

New data shows that only 1.6 million units of video game hardware were sold in the US in November, making it the worst month since 1995
By Demi Williams published
Video game hardware and physical software sales just had their worst November in the United States since 1995, despite the holiday season.
Latest Reviews

Nex Playground review: a cheaper console option for all the family
By Ural Garrett published
A motion control-only gadget that’s cheaper than the Nintendo Switch 2, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series and PC yet almost manages to stand next to them uniquely.

Octopath Traveler 0 review: an excellent RPG, but not very Octopath
By Hamish Hector published
Octopath Traveler 0 is another excellent RPG in this new-era classic franchise but less Octopath than ever.

Metroid Prime 4: Beyond review: seeing is believing
By Rhys Wood published
Metroid Prime 4: Beyond is a stunning visual treat on Switch 2, but how does it stack up against the series' best?

Beyerdynamic MMX 150 Wireless review: an immersive, mid-market gem
By Josh Russell published
I’ve reviewed audio gadgets for years – and even I’m impressed with the spatialized sound of Beyerdynamic’s new gaming headset.

I tried the Analogue 3D, but is the Nintendo 64 worth reliving?
By John-Anthony Disotto published
I spent two weeks playing the Analogue 3D and reliving the nostalgia of the Nintendo 64. The hardware is excellent, but I can't recommend this console to everyone.

Stalker 2: Heart of Chornobyl PS5 review: the best version yet of the brutal and beautiful survival horror shooter
By Matt Cabral published
Thanks to months of updates and patches – coupled with plenty of PlayStation 5-specific upgrades - Stalker 2: Heart of Chornobyl on PS5 is the game at its best.
PC Gaming

Bethesda reportedly held a secret Starfield event to showcase an upcoming update that will add faster loading times and technical improvements to the Creation Engine, along with a PS5 port that will be announced in 2026
By Demi Williams published
The game is also reportedly coming to Nintendo Switch 2

New data shows that only 1.6 million units of video game hardware were sold in the US in November, making it the worst month since 1995
By Demi Williams published
Video game hardware and physical software sales just had their worst November in the United States since 1995, despite the holiday season.

Fallout 5 will 'be existing in a world where the stories and events of the show happened or are happening', says Todd Howard
By Demi Williams published
Todd Howard, director and executive producer at Bethesda Game Studios, has teased the next Fallout game, confirming that it will be impacted by Amazon's Fallout TV series.

Fortnite Winterfest 2025 start time — here's when the cabin launches
By Jake Green last updated
Here's when Fortnite Winterfest 2025 starts, and what we know about the Christmas skins and cosmetics so far. More on the teaser released this week.

The Game Awards announces an estimated 171 million global livestreams of the full broadcast, breaking the show's record for its 11th year
By Demi Williams published
The Game Awards has announced that its 2025 ceremony broke viewership records with an estimated 171 million global livestreams of the full broadcast.
Nintendo

Gaming hardware sales data reveals Xbox and its price hikes to be the biggest loser of 2025
By Rhys Wood published
Between a cost-of-living crisis and Microsoft's price hikes, Xbox hardware sales dramatically fell off in 2025.

Resident Evil fans think they've found evidence of yet another classic character returning for Requiem
By Rhys Wood published
Resident Evil Requiem might not settle for just Leon returning — fans think another classic character is making a comeback.

Investing in this one simple skill in The Witcher 3 has made my 10-year anniversary playthrough so much better — and it needs to be in The Witcher 4
By Rob Dwiar published
Ensuring I invested in one particular skill in The Witcher 3 has made my playthrough for its tenth anniversary so much better. Here's how.

Team Cherry details Hollow Knight: Silksong expansion and a Switch 2 Edition of the original Hollow Knight
By Rhys Wood published
Hollow Knight: Silksong's first expansion — Sea of Sorrow — is coming next year alongside a Switch 2 Edition of the original game. Here's what you need to know.
Playstation

Gaming hardware sales data reveals Xbox and its price hikes to be the biggest loser of 2025
By Rhys Wood published
Between a cost-of-living crisis and Microsoft's price hikes, Xbox hardware sales dramatically fell off in 2025.

You can play Fallout 76 completely for free this week — here's how
By Rhys Wood published
Here's how to play Fallout 76 — and all of its content — for free this week.

Resident Evil fans think they've found evidence of yet another classic character returning for Requiem
By Rhys Wood published
Resident Evil Requiem might not settle for just Leon returning — fans think another classic character is making a comeback.

Investing in this one simple skill in The Witcher 3 has made my 10-year anniversary playthrough so much better — and it needs to be in The Witcher 4
By Rob Dwiar published
Ensuring I invested in one particular skill in The Witcher 3 has made my playthrough for its tenth anniversary so much better. Here's how.

Star Wars: Fate of the Old Republic director Casey Hudson says not to worry, the game will be out before 2030 — 'Game will be out before then. I’m not getting any younger!'
By Demi Williams published
Following speculation online, Star Wars: Fate of the Old Republic director Casey Hudson has assured fans that the game will be released before 2030.
Xbox

Gaming hardware sales data reveals Xbox and its price hikes to be the biggest loser of 2025
By Rhys Wood published
Between a cost-of-living crisis and Microsoft's price hikes, Xbox hardware sales dramatically fell off in 2025.

You can play Fallout 76 completely for free this week — here's how
By Rhys Wood published
Here's how to play Fallout 76 — and all of its content — for free this week.

Resident Evil fans think they've found evidence of yet another classic character returning for Requiem
By Rhys Wood published
Resident Evil Requiem might not settle for just Leon returning — fans think another classic character is making a comeback.

Investing in this one simple skill in The Witcher 3 has made my 10-year anniversary playthrough so much better — and it needs to be in The Witcher 4
By Rob Dwiar published
Ensuring I invested in one particular skill in The Witcher 3 has made my playthrough for its tenth anniversary so much better. Here's how.

Star Wars: Fate of the Old Republic director Casey Hudson says not to worry, the game will be out before 2030 — 'Game will be out before then. I’m not getting any younger!'
By Demi Williams published
Following speculation online, Star Wars: Fate of the Old Republic director Casey Hudson has assured fans that the game will be released before 2030.





