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Xbox President Says the Idea of Exclusives Is Outdated
Sarah Bond, President of Xbox, says the concept of exclusive games is becoming outdated. In a recent interview she noted that players now want to play anywhere and with anyone — whether on a console, a PC, or via cloud services. Bond stressed that Xbox’s aim today is to connect people rather than divide them...
PlayStation 5 Surpasses PlayStation 3 in Sales — Analyst
The PlayStation 5 remains one of the most sought-after consoles on the market and continues to gain sales momentum. Recent figures show that its lifetime sales have now surpassed those of its renowned predecessor. Several months ago, Sony announced that PS5 sales had topped 80 million units. That figure has since been eclipsed — the...
EA threatens to ban Battlefield 6 players over Call of Duty-style maps
Electronic Arts has once again stepped in to curb players using the Portal mode, which returned in Battlefield 6 — and the decision has sparked backlash from parts of the community. The developers added Portal to enable fans to design their own maps and scenarios. The tool proved so user-friendly that people soon began building...
Marvel Cosmic Invasion Gets Release Date — Aliens Attack in December
Dotemu has finally pulled back the curtain on its new arcade beat ’em up featuring well-known Marvel characters. Players will be able to jump into the fresh action experience in just a matter of weeks. The developers have confirmed that Marvel Cosmic Invasion will launch on December 1, 2025. The title will be available on...
‘Absolutely Starstruck’: Teddy Swims Recalls Collaborating with His ‘Heroes,’ The Wiggles
Teddy Swims Says Performing with The Wiggles Was His “Made It” Moment By Staff October 23, 2025 Music, Music News Teddy Swims. Photo: Claire Marie Vogel Teddy Swims’ résumé already includes stadium shows, chart milestones and industry honors — yet the moment he felt he had truly arrived came courtesy of an unexpected collaboration with...
Bethesda Reveals What It Will Show on Fallout Day: List of Announcements Already Known
Bethesda has outlined what to expect from today’s event. Fans of the series can anticipate news about the future of Fallout 76, Fallout 4, and other projects. Today, October 23, at 8:00 PM Moscow Time, the second-ever Fallout Day will take place. Bethesda will broadcast on YouTube and Twitch to reveal fresh updates and their...
Developers Delay Release of Mouse: P.I. For Hire
A week ago Fumi Games shared the exciting news that the shooter MOUSE: P.I. For Hire was slated to arrive this week. That announcement, however, has already been superseded. During an IGN broadcast the Polish studio premiered a new trailer for the cartoon-style shooter that listed a release date for this week. Those plans have...
You Might Be on YouTube: Platform Launches Deepfake Protection System
YouTube is introducing a tool to combat deepfakes. The feature is currently limited to a small group of users but will be rolled out to everyone beginning January 2026. To complete verification, users must record a short selfie video and provide an identity document via YouTube Studio. Once submitted, the system scans the platform for...
Best-Selling Games in the U.S. in September Announced
Analysts at Circana report that Borderlands 4 was the top-selling title in the United States for September 2025. The study period spanned August 31 through October 4. The new installment from Take-Two Interactive secured the number-one spot, outperforming all of the season’s sports releases. NBA 2K26 placed second and — bolstered by strong results over...
Voice Actors for Bayek and Aya Return to Studio as Players Await Assassin’s Creed: Origins Sequel
The actors who voiced Bayek and Aya were seen together in a studio equipped for motion capture. That sighting ignited speculation they might be working on something connected to Assassin’s Creed Origins — possibly a sequel. The actor had previously expressed a desire to reprise the role for a follow-up. Since Assassin’s Creed shifted toward...
inZOI ModKit Roadmap: Revised Schedule
Greetings, Creators. To enhance the modding experience, we’ve revised the ModKit update roadmap. Please find the details of these adjustments below. October Update Localization mods, originally scheduled for December, will now launch in October. Face mod functionality has been removed from this release. December Update After internal review, we’ve chosen to switch the scripting language...
Two New Games Added to Game Pass Today — Sequel to the “Wet” Hit and a New Mech Action Franchise
Even after a recent price adjustment, Microsoft is aiming to offset it with strong new releases. Two titles are now available in the catalogue and can be played on consoles, PC, and via the cloud through Game Pass — PowerWash Simulator 2 and Bounty Star. The standout release today is PowerWash Simulator 2 — the...
Ninja Gaiden 4 Impresses with Optimization Across All Platforms — Video Comparison Released
PS5 and Xbox Series X offer three display modes, while the PlayStation 5 Pro build includes an additional “Pro Mode”. The middle option fuses standard-quality visuals with the smoothness of the performance setting, delivering a well-rounded compromise. Players on PS5 and Xbox Series X can pick Quality Mode, Performance Mode, or 120 FPS Mode depending...
Assetto Corsa Series Surpasses 20 Million Copies
At the SimRacing Expo 2025, KUNOS Simulazioni announced that the Assetto Corsa franchise has surpassed 20 million copies sold worldwide. Studio director Marco Massarutto clarified that the figure includes all sales since 2013, when the first Assetto Corsa launched in early access. He emphasized that the franchise’s achievements aren’t solely due to its physics, visuals,...
Tales of Xillia 2 to Receive a Remaster — Producer Confirms Work on the Project
Producer Yusuke Tomizawa spoke about upcoming remasters and the next major entry in the JRPG franchise. In an interview he outlined the development status of several Tales of projects, confirming that one remaster will be announced in the near future and that the Tales of Xillia 2 remaster is still in production. Tomizawa said at...
‘This Is Xbox,’ Microsoft Says in New Ad; Gamers Complain About Prices
Microsoft has unveiled a new commercial under the slogan “This Is Xbox,” illustrating that gaming can take place on almost any device. Unsurprisingly, the spot provoked a wave of criticism from fans. The company is continuing to promote the notion that every device — from a dedicated console to a laptop or handheld — can...
Xbox President Says the Idea of Exclusives Is Outdated
Sarah Bond, President of Xbox, says the concept of exclusive games is becoming outdated. In a recent interview she noted that players now want to play anywhere and with anyone — whether on a console, a PC, or via cloud services. Bond stressed that Xbox’s aim today is to connect people rather than divide them...
PlayStation 5 Surpasses PlayStation 3 in Sales — Analyst
The PlayStation 5 remains one of the most sought-after consoles on the market and continues to gain sales momentum. Recent figures show that its lifetime sales have now surpassed those of its renowned predecessor. Several months ago, Sony announced that PS5 sales had topped 80 million units. That figure has since been eclipsed — the...
EA threatens to ban Battlefield 6 players over Call of Duty-style maps
Electronic Arts has once again stepped in to curb players using the Portal mode, which returned in Battlefield 6 — and the decision has sparked backlash from parts of the community. The developers added Portal to enable fans to design their own maps and scenarios. The tool proved so user-friendly that people soon began building...
Marvel Cosmic Invasion Gets Release Date — Aliens Attack in December
Dotemu has finally pulled back the curtain on its new arcade beat ’em up featuring well-known Marvel characters. Players will be able to jump into the fresh action experience in just a matter of weeks. The developers have confirmed that Marvel Cosmic Invasion will launch on December 1, 2025. The title will be available on...
‘Absolutely Starstruck’: Teddy Swims Recalls Collaborating with His ‘Heroes,’ The Wiggles
Teddy Swims Says Performing with The Wiggles Was His “Made It” Moment By Staff October 23, 2025 Music, Music News Teddy Swims. Photo: Claire Marie Vogel Teddy Swims’ résumé already includes stadium shows, chart milestones and industry honors — yet the moment he felt he had truly arrived came courtesy of an unexpected collaboration with...
Bethesda Reveals What It Will Show on Fallout Day: List of Announcements Already Known
Bethesda has outlined what to expect from today’s event. Fans of the series can anticipate news about the future of Fallout 76, Fallout 4, and other projects. Today, October 23, at 8:00 PM Moscow Time, the second-ever Fallout Day will take place. Bethesda will broadcast on YouTube and Twitch to reveal fresh updates and their...
Developers Delay Release of Mouse: P.I. For Hire
A week ago Fumi Games shared the exciting news that the shooter MOUSE: P.I. For Hire was slated to arrive this week. That announcement, however, has already been superseded. During an IGN broadcast the Polish studio premiered a new trailer for the cartoon-style shooter that listed a release date for this week. Those plans have...
You Might Be on YouTube: Platform Launches Deepfake Protection System
YouTube is introducing a tool to combat deepfakes. The feature is currently limited to a small group of users but will be rolled out to everyone beginning January 2026. To complete verification, users must record a short selfie video and provide an identity document via YouTube Studio. Once submitted, the system scans the platform for...
Best-Selling Games in the U.S. in September Announced
Analysts at Circana report that Borderlands 4 was the top-selling title in the United States for September 2025. The study period spanned August 31 through October 4. The new installment from Take-Two Interactive secured the number-one spot, outperforming all of the season’s sports releases. NBA 2K26 placed second and — bolstered by strong results over...