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Avowed on PS5 – Making the wait for The Elder Scrolls 6 a little less painful
Obsidian Entertainment's fantasy action RPG Avowed is now available on PlayStation 5 as part of Microsoft's multiplatform strategy, offering an experience reminiscent of The Elder Scrolls series. The game features a vibrant world tied to the Pillars of Eternity universe, a compelling cast of characters, and flexible combat mechanics. While not as sprawling as Skyrim, Avowed provides a focused narrative with rewarding exploration and smart design choices, making it a strong contender in the RPG genre.
MacBook Pro M5 Max 16-inch review: Still the pinnacle
The 16-inch MacBook Pro with the M5 Max chip continues Apple's legacy of powerful professional laptops, offering significant speed improvements over previous generations. While the design remains largely unchanged from the 2021 model, it boasts a stunning Liquid RetinaXDR display, a robust port selection, and exceptional battery life, making it a top choice for creative professionals despite potential upcoming OLED and touchscreen models.
Gaming Copilot coming to current-gen Xbox consoles in 2026
Microsoft's Gaming Copilot AI assistant is set to launch on current-generation Xbox consoles in 2026, expanding from its beta availability on PC, mobile, and the ROG Ally. The AI tool assists players with in-game tips, strategies, and game recommendations. New Microsoft Gaming CEO Asha Sharma has emphasized a commitment to ethical AI development within Xbox.
How to Find Any Minecraft Biome Easily
This guide explains the critical role of reliable server hosting for Minecraft, highlighting how it impacts performance, prevents data loss, and enables complex builds and multiplayer experiences. It emphasizes that strong infrastructure is as vital as creativity for players to realize their ambitious building ideas and maintain stable, lag-free gameplay.
Nacon Revolution X Unlimited Anniversary Edition Review
The Nacon Revolution X Unlimited Anniversary Edition is a pro controller designed to evoke nostalgia for the Xbox 360 era, featuring its iconic colorway and UI elements. It builds upon the acclaimed Revolution X Unlimited, offering advanced features like Hall Effect sticks, mechanical buttons, and extensive customization options, all while maintaining ultra-low latency.
Nintendo Wii Turns 20: The Console That Proved Hardcore Gamers Wrong
The Nintendo Wii, celebrating its 20th anniversary, is recognized for its revolutionary approach to gaming with motion controls, which proved highly accessible and broadened the market. Despite graphical limitations compared to its contemporaries, the Wii's innovative design and focus on intuitive gameplay, exemplified by titles like Wii Sports, significantly impacted the industry, influencing subsequent consoles like the Nintendo Switch and even VR technology.
Visions of Mana and More Reviews, Reynatis Preview, Age of Mythology Retold Steam Deck Impressions, News, and More – TouchArcade
This week's Steam Deck Weekly features impressions and reviews for several games including Visions of Mana, Umamusume: Pretty Derby – Party Dash, Gori: Cuddly Carnage, Bloons Card Storm, and Age of Mythology: Retold. The article also covers previews for Reynatis and Shadow of the Ninja – Reborn, alongside news on upcoming releases, DLC, and Steam Deck Verified/Playable updates.
Razer Kishi Ultra Mobile Controller Review – The Best Mobile Controller in 2024? – TouchArcade
The Razer Kishi Ultra is a premium mobile controller offering a full-size console experience for phones, tablets, and even PC. While its $149.99 price point is high and lacks some features like haptics on iOS, its comfortable design and robust features make it a top contender for the best mobile controller of 2024.
Windows 11 Xbox Mode Turns PCs Into Gaming Consoles This April
Microsoft is releasing an "Xbox Mode" for Windows 11 in April 2026, transforming PCs into a console-like interface optimized for controllers and handheld devices like the ASUS ROG Ally and Lenovo Legion Go. This feature aims to improve performance by reducing background processes and freeing up RAM, while also integrating Xbox Game Pass and the Xbox Store. The move has generated excitement for handheld PC gaming but also concerns from PC purists about increased Xbox integration and potential privacy issues, with some questioning its necessity compared to existing solutions like Steam Big Picture mode.
Have Gamers Become Too Comfortable With Sequels and Remakes?
The article discusses the increasing prevalence of sequels and remakes in the gaming industry, questioning if gamers have become too comfortable with familiar titles. While acknowledging that some sequels and remakes push innovation, the author notes a decline in the number of new intellectual properties being developed and risks taken by major publishers due to rising development costs and the desire for guaranteed audiences.
Project Helix’s Rumored Performance Lead Over PS6 is “Not That Meaningful” – Rumor
Technical analysts suggest that rumored performance advantages of Microsoft's Project Helix over the PlayStation 6 may not be significant in real-world gaming. While Project Helix may feature more compute units and higher TFLOPS, differences in internal resolution and advanced features like path tracing are expected to be minor. Pricing is anticipated to be a more substantial differentiator, with Project Helix likely being more expensive due to its larger die size.
GDC 2026 | Xbox Play Anywhere Showcase
Microsoft hosted the Xbox Play Anywhere Showcase at GDC 2026, allowing developers to demo upcoming titles like the action RPG Star Dive, the beat 'em up Hit-Em-Up Highrise, and the popular fighting game Invincible Vs. The event also featured surprise appearances from Asha Sharma and Phil Spencer, who engaged with media and the gaming community.
Starfield PS5 version listed on two European websites
Physical pre-orders for a PlayStation 5 version of Starfield have appeared on European retail websites, suggesting a potential port despite previous statements from Microsoft. This follows leaks indicating a release date of April 7th and a full reveal on March 17th. Composer Inon Zur expressed confidence that Starfield will eventually become a legendary franchise.
Sunday Consolidation
The 2013 Xbox One console, previously considered unhackable, has reportedly been compromised by a hacker known as 'Bliss' using a voltage glitching technique. This exploit allows for the loading of unsigned code at all system levels.
Jeff Kaplan Reveals Shocking CFO Ultimatum That Ended His Blizzard Career
Former Overwatch co-creator Jeff Kaplan revealed that a CFO's ultimatum regarding revenue targets for Overwatch was the primary reason for his departure from Blizzard Entertainment in 2021. This ultimatum, which threatened 1,000 layoffs if targets weren't met, is seen by the community as a catalyst for Overwatch 2's monetization issues and a symptom of broader industry toxicity.
The Sunday Papers
This article discusses various topics including the controversial life of John McAfee, the intersection of politics and video games, the concept of technofascism driven by AI, and potential corporate shadiness in sports endorsements involving Steve Ballmer. It also touches on the use of Wii Sports footage in political montages and includes music recommendations.
Sony Fears Valve More Than Microsoft, Says Bluepoint Tech Boss
Bluepoint Games tech director Peter Dalton suggests Sony views Valve and its Steam ecosystem as a greater threat than Microsoft. This perspective may explain Sony's recent pullback from PC game releases, as exclusives on Steam could encourage players to abandon PlayStation consoles, especially with the success of the Steam Deck.
The rise of PC gaming is not what’s killing video game consoles - Reader’s Feature
A reader argues that the perceived rise of PC gaming is actually a decline in console gaming, driven by mistakes from Sony and Microsoft. The author criticizes console manufacturers for focusing on hardware sales over game development and for inconsistent strategies regarding PC releases, leading players to seek more attractive options on PC or Nintendo Switch.
Starfield's PS5 Release Seems Practically Inevitable at This Point
Rumors suggest that Starfield may be released on PlayStation 5 around April 7th, with an official announcement potentially coming next week. This follows Microsoft's acquisition of Bethesda and a shift away from exclusive titles. The PS5 version is expected to coincide with a major game update and a second expansion.
1348 Ex Voto Review - Medieval Malaise | COGconnected
The Italian studio behind the game 1348 Ex Voto has cancelled the Xbox Series X version, citing low player base and spending habits on the platform in Europe. This decision has sparked discussion among players regarding platform viability and developer choices.
