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Valve’s new Steam Machine is positioned as a “living-room PC” — but can it truly replace standalone consoles? Digital Foundry has shared its initial impressions. Since the Steam Deck launched in 2022, Valve has steadily expanded the ecosystem, proving that Linux and SteamOS can reliably run many games built for Windows. The Steam Machine feels...

Japanese developer Nihon Falcom reported full-year 2025 results showing increases across all key metrics. The studio, best known for the Kiseki (Trails) and Ys franchises, attributed the gains to consistent sales in Japan and overseas, several major releases, and expansion into new markets. For fiscal 2025, revenue climbed 3.5% to ¥2,612 million (~$17.8 million), operating...

Former PlayStation chief Shuhei Yoshida revealed that Sony was the catalyst that inspired FromSoftware to become a game studio. The company originally produced business software, but witnessing the rise of CD‑ROM technology in the industry convinced them they could develop games as well. On the My Perfect Console podcast, Yoshida said Sony’s support for CD‑ROM...

Chinese studio Infold Games — known for Infinity Nikki and Love and Deepspace — says Nintendo’s consoles are especially appealing and that their player base would likely welcome the studio’s titles. “Nintendo platforms are definitely interesting and strategically attractive,” the Infinity Nikki team said in an interview about demand for non-violent AAA games. “The hardware...

Sony has confirmed long-rumored plans for a new entry in the Horizon universe. The title is Horizon: Steel Frontiers, but contrary to expectations it will not release on PlayStation 5. For years the Horizon franchise has been one of Sony’s flagship series. Aloy’s journeys, her clashes with mechanical beasts, and her investigations into the mysteries...

Adam Badowski, co-lead of CD Projekt Red, confessed that before The Witcher 3 launched he harbored serious doubts about whether players would embrace the game’s grim atmosphere. In an interview he said that it was only the success of the series Game of Thrones that convinced him audiences were prepared for brutal, adult-oriented fantasy. We...

Ubisoft has once again turned its attention to fans of online and live-service games. This time, the company is reportedly working on a shooter poised to compete with Battlefield: RedSec. Insider Shiny77, well known within the Rainbow Six Siege community, reported that Ubisoft is developing a new multiplayer project aimed at competitive play. According to...

Sega has announced another company-wide pay increase. From April 2026 the average monthly salary will rise by 10%. The decision builds on the policy introduced in 2023 and aims to improve working conditions amid rising living costs. In an official statement the company said it is raising both base salaries and entry-level pay for new...

Fans of the Alien universe will have to wait a bit longer. Publisher Enad Global 7 has announced that Aliens: Fireteam Elite 2 from Cold Iron Studios is now scheduled for release in the third quarter of 2026. This isn’t just a postponement — the project has secured additional funding. Enad Global 7 will invest...

Despite bold statements from Microsoft and Nintendo about working together, Switch 2 has yet to receive Xbox titles during a period when the industry is especially active. Former Nintendo of America president Reggie Fils‑Aimé has openly expressed his puzzlement. He reminded listeners that Phil Spencer said back in April that Nintendo’s new console would be...

Several years ago HDR promised to be the next big step for games and cinema. Today, however, support for the technology is shrinking fast. Increasingly, titles launch without native HDR — even high-profile releases like Black Myth: Wukong, Starfield, and Space Marine 2. There are occasional outliers, but the broader trend is troubling. TV specialist...

This is an MMORPG designed for mobile platforms; Steel Frontiers will also be coming to PC. Rumors of a multiplayer online title set in Sony’s post‑apocalyptic Horizon universe have been confirmed. The Verge obtained a 10‑minute video featuring cinematic trailers, pre‑alpha gameplay, and interviews with the developers. The game will be titled Horizon: Steel Frontiers....

Ultra Music Festival 2025 — Alive Coverage On Nov. 12, 2025, Ultra Music Festival expanded its 2026 roster with a second phase announcement that adds more than 70 artists to the lineup. Notable additions include Martin Garrix and Alesso performing back-to-back in a headline slot; the first headlining back-to-back sets from Argy b2b Mind Against...

Damian Lazarus Announces Day Zero Bali — First Edition Set for April 17, 2026 Getty Images / iStockphoto Damian Lazarus is expanding his acclaimed Day Zero series to Bali, with the inaugural Balinese edition scheduled for April 17, 2026. Organizers say the full artist lineup will be unveiled in the months ahead. The Bali announcement...