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Share of the Week: Prize
PlayStation's Share of the Week highlights user-submitted screenshots and in-game moments from various titles including Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater, Death Stranding, and God of War Ragnarök. Players are encouraged to share their own in-game captures using #PSshare and #PSBlog for a chance to be featured.
Minecraft Live Returns on March 21 – Here’s a Sneak Peek at What to Expect
Minecraft Live is returning on March 21, with a preview of what to expect. The article discusses the historical console sales strategies of Sony and Nintendo, focusing on the reliance on third-party versus first-party exclusives throughout different PlayStation generations and Nintendo's shift away from the power arms race.
Don’t Mess With Bober Delivers Bizarre Beaver Horror!
Don't Mess With Bober, a first-person survival horror game from Peace Studio and Axyos Games, is now available on Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation, and Nintendo Switch. The game features stealth mechanics, environmental storytelling, and dark humor as players are hunted by an enraged beaver after destroying its dam.
FATAL FRAME II: Crimson Butterfly REMAKE Review | TheXboxHub
Fatal Frame II: Crimson Butterfly Remake revitalizes the classic survival horror experience with updated visuals and new content, including additional story elements and areas. While the core gameplay centered around the Camera Obscura remains engaging, the remake introduces an "aggravated state" for wraiths that can lead to frustrating difficulty spikes and combat grind, even on lower settings.
GOALS ENTERS OPEN BETA
The free-to-play football game GOALS has entered open beta on PC, Xbox, and PlayStation. Developed by a team led by esports veteran Andreas Thorstensson, the game emphasizes responsive gameplay, advanced netcode, and accessibility. The open beta aims to gather player feedback to shape the future of the game, with a full launch planned before the 2026 World Cup.
Will there actually be any such thing as a Project Helix "native" game? | Opinion
Microsoft's GDC keynote revealed details about Project Helix, its next-generation Xbox hardware, which appears to be a PC-like console designed for enthusiasts. The device is expected to play PC games and back-catalog titles, blurring the lines between Xbox and Windows. Key unanswered questions revolve around third-party store integration, particularly Steam, and whether dedicated 'Helix native' games will exist, suggesting a potential shift away from console-specific software.
Larry Hryb joins Commodore International Corporation as community development consultant
A Newzoo report indicates a significant lack of overlap between players of Roblox and Minecraft and those who play traditional AAA titles like Assassin's Creed: Shadows. These younger players are more likely to engage with live service games such as Fortnite and Grand Theft Auto V, or games that resemble Roblox experiences. This trend raises questions about the future evolution of the gaming audience and the market for AAA games.
Roblox and Minecraft players are less likely to play traditional AAA video games
A Newzoo report indicates that players of Roblox and Minecraft have significantly less overlap with traditional AAA game audiences compared to live service titles like Fortnite and Grand Theft Auto V. This trend is attributed to a shift away from graphical fidelity as a primary driver of popularity and the younger demographic's preference for free-to-play models. The analysis questions whether these players will transition to AAA games as they age or continue to favor sandbox and live service experiences.
Stupid Never Dies, a blazing fast action game from devs behind Devil May Cry and Resident Evil, is funky, spunky and even “slightly spooky”
Stupid Never Dies, a new action RPG from GPTRACK50, led by veteran Capcom producer Hiroyuki Kobayashi, has released its first trailer. The game features fast-paced combat, a zombie protagonist named Davy, and a roguelike structure with strategic character progression. It is slated for a 2026 release on PlayStation and PC, with potential for Xbox and Nintendo Switch.
Final Fantasy XIV Patch 7.5 Begins in April, Brings Beastmaster and More
Square Enix announced that Final Fantasy XIV Patch 7.5 will launch on April 28th, with a second part arriving in September. The update will include new main scenario quests, a new dungeon, a trial featuring Enuo, and the third part of the Dawntrail Alliance raid. Additionally, the Beastmaster limited job will be added in the Patch 7.5x series.
Wild West Legacy Rides Onto Xbox, PlayStation And PC – Stake Your Claim On The Frontier
Wild West Legacy, developed by Moon Punch Studio and published by Toplitz Productions, has launched on Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation, and PC. This sandbox survival adventure challenges players to survive the harsh frontier, build a thriving settlement, and explore a vast open world inspired by the American Midwest.
Future Games Show Spring Showcase & FGS Live From GDC 2026: Every Game Announcement and Reveal |
The Future Games Show Spring Showcase 2026 featured over 40 game announcements and reveals for PC, PlayStation, and Xbox. The event, co-hosted by Devora Wilde and Shai Matheson, included world premieres and updates from both AAA and indie developers. A subsequent FGS Live From GDC broadcast continued with additional reveals directly from the Game Developers Conference.
The 5 best meditation apps for 2026
This guide reviews the best meditation apps for 2026, highlighting their benefits for stress, sleep, and focus. While meditation is not a universal cure, apps can provide guided sessions and motivational features for beginners. The article also briefly touches on meditation wearables like the Sens.ai Neurofeedback System and NeoRhythm Omnipemf.
Marvel Maximum Collection Releas Date Announced, Physical Edition To follow
The Marvel Maximum Collection, featuring classic Marvel titles like Captain America and Venom, will launch digitally on March 27 for Xbox, PlayStation, PC, and Nintendo Switch. The collection includes improvements such as 6-player online play and a time rewind feature. A physical edition from Limited Run Games, priced at $40, will also be available for pre-order starting March 27.
The impossible question: will the director general of European age-ratings body PEGI allow his teenage son to play Grand Theft Auto 6?
PEGI director general Dirk Bosmans discussed the challenges of age ratings for games like Grand Theft Auto 6, especially with his own 15-year-old son. He emphasized that PEGI provides advice for parents to make informed decisions, highlighting the importance of conversation over strict adherence to ratings. The article also touches on upcoming changes to PEGI's rating system, which will factor in in-game purchases.
Adventurous Slime – A Retro Platformer Starring A Very Squishy Hero
Adventurous Slime, a retro-inspired platformer developed by lightUP and published by Ratalaika Games, is now available on Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation, and Nintendo Switch. The game features classic platforming mechanics, branching paths, and a pixel-art style, tasking players with controlling a brave slime to defeat the villain Lord Old Skull and restore peace to a magical kingdom.
PlayStation Japan ‘AGE⤴︎AGE⤴︎ LINEUP⤴︎’ lineup videos
Sony Interactive Entertainment Japan Asia has released new videos as part of its 'PlayStation lineup' series. These videos highlight the current game offerings available on the PlayStation platform.
SlashZero: Anime Roguelike Action-Platformer Revealed
Streetlamp Studio has revealed SlashZero, a 3D anime roguelike action-platformer featuring rich animations, a deep move pool, and a procedurally-generated cyberpunk world. The game is set to launch simultaneously on PlayStation, Steam, and the Epic Games Store, with a focus on performance parity. Players will take on the role of a Timehacker attempting to break into parallel timelines to reset the course of history.
A Lego PlayStation might be coming this Christmas, and with 9 months to go, I'm already asking Santa for it
A leak suggests Lego is developing a new building set based on the original PlayStation console and controller, featuring over 1,900 bricks. Scheduled for a December release, this set would join other bricked consoles like the Nintendo Entertainment System and Atari 2600. The article speculates about potential PlayStation classic easter eggs within the build.
Everything Announced at the Future Games Show Spring Showcase and FGS Live From GDC on March 12, 2026
The Future Games Show Spring Showcase and FGS Live From GDC presented over 40 upcoming games. Highlights included world premieres for Cordura, The 7th Guest Remake, Defender of the Crown: The Legend Returns, and ReVamp. New trailers and gameplay were shown for titles like Dave The Diver: In the Jungle, Stupid Never Dies, Project Shadowglass, LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight, and Little Nightmares VR: Altered Echoes, among many others across various genres and platforms.