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Crash Bandicoot turns 30 this week, here's everything you need to party like it's 1996
The Crash Bandicoot franchise is celebrating its 30th anniversary, with all mainline games still available on modern consoles like the PlayStation 5 and Nintendo Switch. The article highlights merchandise and accessories available to celebrate the occasion, alongside mentions of other anniversary celebrations for The Legend of Zelda, Mario, and Resident Evil.
Ski Into The Unknown With Fresh Tracks On Xbox
The musical roguelike adventure Fresh Tracks has launched on Xbox Series X|S, featuring a dynamic soundtrack that reacts to player actions. Developed and published by Buffalo Buffalo, the game challenges players to ski, fight, and restore a fractured pantheon in the snow-covered world of Norwyn. It previously released on PlayStation and Steam in 2025.
GTA 6 Netflix preview drove more than 100,000 sign-ups during its six-hour exclusivity window
Rockstar Games' exclusive preview of Grand Theft Auto 6 on Netflix generated over 100,000 sign-ups in the US during its six-hour window, marking the platform's third-largest subscriber spike of 2026. The event also saw increased viewership and reactivation rates for Netflix, and boosted PlayStation and Xbox hardware sales in the UK. Analysts suggest such exclusive content can help Netflix engage with AAA gaming audiences and compete for gamer attention.
Star Wars Zero Company Is Missing The Only Achievement I Wanted
The author expresses frustration with Star Wars Zero Company's lack of an achievement for completing the game without losing any squad members, especially when there is an achievement for losing one. Despite this personal disappointment, they praise the game and developer Bit Reactor, hoping for such an achievement in a potential sequel.
48% of women say the gaming community and culture do not welcome or represent them
Research indicates that 48% of women surveyed feel that gaming communities and culture do not welcome or represent them, with this figure rising for console players and those who play competitive shooters. The study also revealed that many gamers, regardless of gender, take measures to mask their identity online, highlighting a need for safer gaming spaces. Despite a stigma around the term 'gamer,' a majority of respondents openly discuss their hobby.
Newzoo: Most established live-service and evergreen titles were flat or down year over year in H1 2026
Newzoo reports that most live-service and evergreen games saw flat or declining year-over-year performance in the first half of 2026, with growth limited to a few titles. Digital revenues declined in Western markets, attributed to free-to-play and annualised premium weakness. Console player growth is projected to increase to 3% in 2026, largely driven by the anticipated launch of Grand Theft Auto 6.
Until Dawn 2 Isn’t A Full-Price Game, Surprisingly
Until Dawn 2 has been listed for pre-order at a surprising price of £44.99, which is lower than expected for a PlayStation exclusive title. This pricing suggests a different approach to its release compared to typical full-price games.
Spyro: A Realm Beyond devs tease an area that "captures the charm and wonder" of the sequel for the…
Toys For Bob has revealed concept art for Arcadian Vale, an area in the upcoming game Spyro: A Realm Beyond. The developers describe the lush landscape as capturing the charm and wonder of Spyro's new adventure, featuring crumbling ruins and natural beauty. This marks Spyro's first full new game since 2008.
Former PlayStation boss sounds just as surprised as everyone else that Sony let Hideo Kojima's Metal Gear successor…
Sony Interactive Entertainment has canceled its collaboration with KOJIMA PRODUCTIONS on Hideo Kojima's upcoming stealth game, Physint, allowing Xbox to pick up the project. Former PlayStation boss Shuhei Yoshida expressed surprise at the decision, which follows Sony's controversial announcement about phasing out physical discs. Despite the setback, Kojima confirmed Physint's development is ongoing.
Sony Backs Out Of Kojima’s Physint, Xbox Steps In To Save It
Sony Interactive Entertainment has reportedly backed out of Hideo Kojima's upcoming game, Physint, leaving the developer surprised. Xbox has stepped in as a new partner, potentially leading to an exclusive release on their platforms.
Steam now requires Australian users to have a credit card to purchase R18+ games, and no, a simple bank debit card…
Steam has implemented a new age verification policy for Australian users purchasing R18+ games, requiring a credit card as the sole verification method. This change, mandated by law, excludes users who only have debit cards or do not qualify for credit cards, preventing them from accessing mature content on the platform.
Tired of digital everything, more people are buying physical media: CD sales are up 58% and vinyl records jumped 17%,…
Despite the dominance of streaming, physical media sales are experiencing a resurgence, with CD sales up 58.6% and vinyl records up 17.7% in the first half of 2026. This trend mirrors discussions in the gaming industry about the value of physical ownership, especially as platforms like PlayStation move away from disc support.
Call of Duty introduces a gun skin that you can only see on an Xbox console
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 is introducing a gun skin, the 'Inner Circuit' blueprint, that appears differently on Xbox consoles compared to PC, PlayStation, and Nintendo Switch. While the weapon performs identically across platforms, the Xbox version features exclusive visual elements tied to the original Xbox's design and branding, a move the article criticizes as confusing platform-specific marketing.
The Ascent Is Coming to Nintendo Switch 2 on December 3 | Invision Game Community
Neon Giant announced that its cyberpunk action-RPG, The Ascent, will launch on Nintendo Switch 2 on December 3, 2026, as The Ascent Ultimate Edition for $29.99. This edition includes the base game and all three DLC packs. A Legacy Patch with improvements will also be released for PC, Xbox Series X|S, and PlayStation on November 19, 2026.
Beloved Fantasy PlayStation Game’s Movie Gets Exciting Rumor
A new rumor suggests that a movie adaptation of the PlayStation franchise Jak & Daxter is still in development, according to insider Daniel Richtman. Director Ruben Fleischer had previously confirmed his involvement in the project, which follows the success of the Uncharted film.
Rings of Power Seasons 1 and 2 are getting an official 4K Blu-ray release, and if even Amazon can admit physical media is still worth our time, I have no idea what that says about PlayStation
Amazon is releasing the first two seasons of its expensive series, The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power, on 4K Blu-ray, a move that surprises the author given the company's digital-first approach. This decision is contrasted with Sony and PlayStation's apparent move away from physical media, questioning why console makers wouldn't follow Amazon's lead in supporting physical releases.
Once Human Review | TheXboxHub
Once Human is a successful sci-fi survival game now available on consoles, building upon its PC and mobile success. While the story is intriguing, the core gameplay loop focuses on survival, base building, and combat against corrupted beings and monsters. The game features a unique mechanic of capturing 'Deviants' to aid in various tasks and offers a visually appealing world with good sound design.
Valheim Is Finally Complete As The Viking Survival Hit Launches In Full
Valheim has officially launched its 1.0 version after years in Early Access, making the Viking survival adventure available in its complete form on Xbox, PlayStation, Nintendo Switch, and PC. Developed by Iron Gate and published by Coffee Stain Publishing, the game invites players to explore a procedurally generated world inspired by Norse mythology, gather resources, build settlements, and battle powerful bosses.
Star Trek Online walks players through Spock’s life with September 22’s Rediscovered update
Star Trek Online is releasing the 'Rediscovered' update on September 22 for PC and November 10 for consoles, commemorating the 60th anniversary of Star Trek and focusing on the life of Spock. The update will feature three versions of Spock, including performances by Ethan Peck and Piotr Michael, and archived voice work from Leonard Nimoy. Additionally, the update includes a new episode set in 2409, gifting options, and a new version of the Enterprise.
Gamescom Asia x Thailand Game Show announces exhibitor lineup for 2026
Gamescom Asia x Thailand Game Show has revealed its exhibitor lineup for 2026, featuring major companies like Capcom, Bandai Namco, and The Pokémon Company, alongside Nintendo and PlayStation represented by partners. The event will also host over 70 speakers, including John Romero, who will receive a lifetime achievement award. Separately, a Valve bug has led to the accidental leak of achievement data for numerous unreleased and unannounced Steam games, including Fable, Persona 6, and Kingdom Hearts 4.
