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The end of physical game copies is coming, and retailers are not happy
By Isaiah Williams Published
Video game retailers could be in big trouble, with Sony eliminating physical copies from 2028, and the reaction online is fierce.

Sony announces that the PS3 and Vita stores are going offline on the same day it tells us we won't be able to buy physical games in future — 'This is why physical media matters'
By Dashiell Wood Published
In bad news for PS3 and PS Vita owners, Sony has confirmed that the consoles' storefronts are going offline.

In a huge blow to game ownership, PlayStation confirms end of physical games — mere days after GTA 6's disc-less pre-orders
By Rob Dwiar Published
PlayStation sets out its stall for a digital-only future by announcing that no new games from 2028 will be on disc.
Latest Reviews

Keychron M6 8K review: an affordable option that has closely studied Logitech’s Master class mouse
By Alex Berry Published
A mouse that copies homework and mostly gets away with it

Rhythm Heaven Groove review: the most bizarre game of 2026 is a hit
By Harry Padoan Published
Rhythm Heaven Groove is another charming series entry packed with unorthodox yet enticing level design and memorable music.

Final VR3000 EX for Gaming review: solid sound, lengthy battery — but Dolby Atmos is a stretch
By Josh Russell Published
Final’s affordable gaming headset offers an epic battery life and decent enough sound — but during testing, I found its claim to offer ‘immersive, spatial audio’ to be pretty overblown.

Star Fox review: an enjoyable remake, but a poor value buy
By Dashiell Wood Published
Star Fox is an enjoyable remake given its strong foundations, but it’s undeniably short and lacking in new content.
PC Gaming

Blood Message developer describes working on a AAA narrative game as 'every team member's dream'
By Dashiell Wood Published
Exclusive A Blood Message developer breaks down some of the inspirations behind the upcoming game.

Fable was easily one of the best things I saw at Summer Game Fest 2026, and I can’t wait to explore all of its rabbit holes and meet all its talking pigs
By Rob Dwiar Published
I still can’t get over Fable’s enormous potential and branching possibilities, along with its madcap cast of full-fledged NPCs

Playground Games says Fable uses the same engine as Forza Horizon with 'a ton of additional technology on top'
By Demi Williams Published
Fable will utilize the same engine as the Forza Horizon series, which Playground Games says has been a "gift" for the upcoming RPG.

Control Resonant's ray tracing is a feast for the eyes on an RTX 5090
By Isaiah Williams Published
I played Control Resonant for two hours on an RTX 5090 with high ray tracing, and it's easily one of 2026's best-looking games.
Nintendo

Rhythm Heaven Groove review: the most bizarre game of 2026 is a hit
By Harry Padoan Published
Rhythm Heaven Groove is another charming series entry packed with unorthodox yet enticing level design and memorable music.

Splatoon Raiders is the perfect shooter if you're sick of sweaty multiplayer matches
By Dashiell Wood Published
Splatoon Raiders is set to deliver the single-player Splatoon experience that I’ve been waiting for.

I visited elite head-fi brand Audeze and found out exactly why planar magnetic headphones are better for gaming audio than regular dynamic drivers
By Rob Dwiar Published
I visited premium headphone brand Audeze to find out exactly why planar-magnetic drivers are perfect for gaming.

Final VR3000 EX for Gaming review: solid sound, lengthy battery — but Dolby Atmos is a stretch
By Josh Russell Published
Final’s affordable gaming headset offers an epic battery life and decent enough sound — but during testing, I found its claim to offer ‘immersive, spatial audio’ to be pretty overblown.

PlayStation CEO says Sony will be 'leveraging technologies that can be used in various forms and locations' for future consoles, potentially suggesting a PS6 handheld is in the cards
By Demi Williams Published
A new PlayStation handheld could be on the table after comments from PlayStation's CEO suggest Sony wants to create hardware similar to the Nintendo Switch 2.

New report reveals the Nintendo Switch 2 is the second fastest-selling video game hardware in US history, as Xbox and PS5 unit sales struggle
By Demi Williams Published
The Nintendo Switch 2 has hit a new sales record in the US in its first 12 months of release, but Xbox and PS5 console unit sales have seen a steep decline.
Playstation

Blood Message developer describes working on a AAA narrative game as 'every team member's dream'
By Dashiell Wood Published
Exclusive A Blood Message developer breaks down some of the inspirations behind the upcoming game.

The end of physical game copies is coming, and retailers are not happy
By Isaiah Williams Published
Video game retailers could be in big trouble, with Sony eliminating physical copies from 2028, and the reaction online is fierce.

These are the physical PlayStation releases we'll treasure forever
By Dashiell Wood Published
We look back on more than three decades of physical PlayStation releases.

Sony announces that the PS3 and Vita stores are going offline on the same day it tells us we won't be able to buy physical games in future — 'This is why physical media matters'
By Dashiell Wood Published
In bad news for PS3 and PS Vita owners, Sony has confirmed that the consoles' storefronts are going offline.

In a huge blow to game ownership, PlayStation confirms end of physical games — mere days after GTA 6's disc-less pre-orders
By Rob Dwiar Published
PlayStation sets out its stall for a digital-only future by announcing that no new games from 2028 will be on disc.

Fable was easily one of the best things I saw at Summer Game Fest 2026, and I can’t wait to explore all of its rabbit holes and meet all its talking pigs
By Rob Dwiar Published
I still can’t get over Fable’s enormous potential and branching possibilities, along with its madcap cast of full-fledged NPCs
Xbox

Blood Message developer describes working on a AAA narrative game as 'every team member's dream'
By Dashiell Wood Published
Exclusive A Blood Message developer breaks down some of the inspirations behind the upcoming game.

Fable was easily one of the best things I saw at Summer Game Fest 2026, and I can’t wait to explore all of its rabbit holes and meet all its talking pigs
By Rob Dwiar Published
I still can’t get over Fable’s enormous potential and branching possibilities, along with its madcap cast of full-fledged NPCs

Playground Games says Fable uses the same engine as Forza Horizon with 'a ton of additional technology on top'
By Demi Williams Published
Fable will utilize the same engine as the Forza Horizon series, which Playground Games says has been a "gift" for the upcoming RPG.

Control Resonant's ray tracing is a feast for the eyes on an RTX 5090
By Isaiah Williams Published
I played Control Resonant for two hours on an RTX 5090 with high ray tracing, and it's easily one of 2026's best-looking games.







