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2D/3D Platformer Dodo Duckie Waddles onto Xbox Series X | S and Steam on July 23rd, Demo Live Now!
The 2D/3D puzzle platformer Dodo Duckie is set to launch on Xbox Series X|S and PC (Steam) on July 23rd. A demo is currently available as part of the ID@Xbox Indie Fest until June 30th. Players control Dodo, a duck who must use a magical cap to flip between 2D and 3D perspectives to rescue kidnapped chickens from aliens.
‘GOALS’ Launches today with KSI confirmed as the first “Original” playable in the Ultimate Competitive Football Experience Players Have Been Waiting For
The free-to-play competitive online football game GOALS launched today on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series S/X, and PC, featuring cross-platform play. The game emphasizes skill-based gameplay with no external mechanics influencing outcomes. Influencer KSI is confirmed as the first "Original" playable character, with more real-life individuals to be added.
Famitsu sales (5/25/26 – 5/31/26) – first week of Nintendo Switch 2 sales revealed following price increase
The latest Japanese hardware sales data from Famitsu reveals the first week of Nintendo Switch 2 sales at 31,751 units. This comes after a price increase for the console. The Nintendo Switch 2 also saw strong software sales, with Pokemon Pokopia and Yoshi and the Mysterious Book charting high.
GTA 5 is still selling millions a year, letting Rockstar do whatever it wants with GTA 6: analyst estimates 1.8 million…
Grand Theft Auto 5 continues to sell millions of copies annually, with an estimated 1.8 million units sold on PlayStation 5 in May alone, according to Alinea. This sustained success, alongside significant revenue from Grand Theft Auto Online microtransactions, provides Rockstar Games with the financial freedom to focus on delivering a high-quality Grand Theft Auto 6.
The Adventures of Elliot: The Millennium Tales Preview
The Adventures of Elliot: The Millennium Tales is a new Japanese RPG from Square Enix that blends retro sprite aesthetics with modern Unreal Engine visuals. The preview highlights a story involving a kingdom in peril, a magical princess, and time travel, with combat described as engaging and similar to top-down Zelda titles. The game is set to release on June 18 for PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series S|X, and Nintendo Switch, with a Prologue Demo currently available.
Crimson Desert gets surprise second roadmap and DLC confirmation — with Pearl Abyss promising one important…
Pearl Abyss has confirmed that DLC for Crimson Desert is in development and has released a second content roadmap. The updates, planned between June and September 2026, will include improvements to the story's narrative flow, combat, and the addition of cross-save functionality across PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, and Xbox Series S.
Fallout 76 is finally getting native PS5 and Xbox Series X/S versions with improved graphics and performance, but Bethesda needs to test them first
Fallout 76 is set to receive native versions for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S this summer, featuring performance and graphical enhancements. Public testing will begin in June, with the final update planned for later in the summer if testing is successful. The upgrades include targets of 60 FPS, improved draw distances, better shadows, and 4K resolution on certain consoles, though base PS5 and Series S will have limitations.
Dune: Awakening Lands On Xbox This September With Day One Game Pass Launch
Dune: Awakening will launch on Xbox Series X|S and Xbox Game Pass on September 22nd, 2026, featuring a definitive version with a new single-player mode and the conclusion of Book One's story. The game will also support Xbox Play Anywhere and cross-progression with the Microsoft Store version on PC, targeting 60fps on Xbox Series X.
'This mode is a dream bro' — Call of Duty is bringing back Black Ops 2 in a way nobody expected
Activision is introducing a new Black Ops Classic multiplayer mode in Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 Season 4, launching June 4, 2024. This mode is designed to emulate the experience of Call of Duty: Black Ops 2, featuring classic maps, simplified loadouts, and disabling modern movement mechanics like tac-sprint and slide canceling. The update also includes new maps, weapons, and significant additions to Warzone, Endgame, and Zombies modes.
Rayman Legends Untold aiming for 60fps on Switch 2 and should feature ray-tracing
Ubisoft Montpellier is targeting 60fps and ray-tracing for Rayman Legends Untold on the Nintendo Switch 2, aiming for parity with the Xbox Series S version through techniques like DLSS. Technical advisor Fabien Delpiano stated that the team is pushing the Snow Drop engine to achieve 60fps across all platforms, including high-end PCs and the PlayStation 5, by optimizing resolution and utilizing DLSS.
Fallout 76 Gets Native PlayStation 5 & Xbox Series Ports This Summer | Console Creatures
Fallout 76 will receive native PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S ports this summer, featuring targeted 60 FPS performance, improved draw distances, shadows, and 4K resolution on compatible displays. An open testing period for these enhanced versions will be available this month.
Evening Consolidation
The State of Play event in June 2026 featured several announcements and trailers. Additionally, Fallout 76 is set to receive native PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S versions this summer, boasting 4K resolution and 60 FPS support.
Phantom Blade Zero Gets New Teaser; Full Trailer, Pre-Orders to Come Later this Summer
Developer S-Game has released a new teaser trailer for its upcoming hack-and-slash title, Phantom Blade Zero. A full trailer and pre-orders are expected later this summer. The game is confirmed to be a console exclusive for PlayStation 5 for at least 12 months, with a PC release also planned.
Toy Story Returns With Retro Roundup And Toy Story 3 Complete Edition
Digital Eclipse and Atari are releasing two new Toy Story game collections on October 15th, 2026: Toy Story: Retro Roundup! and Toy Story 3 Complete Edition. These titles will be available on PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch, and PC. Toy Story 3 Complete Edition features upgraded visuals and restored content from the 2010 game, while Retro Roundup includes six classic Disney and Pixar games with modern preservation features and bonus content.
PS5 and Xbox Series X/S versions of Fallout 76 are finally arriving this summer
Fallout 76 will be released on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S this summer. This marks the game's arrival on current-generation consoles.
Fallout 76 Is Coming To PS5 And Xbox Series X|S With Better Frame Rates And Up To 4K Support
Bethesda announced that Fallout 76 will receive a significant update for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S, targeting 60fps and up to 4K resolution. The update will also include improved draw distances and shadows, with a public testing period starting this month before a summer release.
Fallout 76 launches for Xbox Series X|S and PS5 this summer
Bethesda Softworks and Bethesda Game Studios announced that Fallout 76 will receive its current-generation console ports for Xbox Series X|S and PlayStation 5 this summer, targeting 60 FPS and 4K resolution on compatible displays. The update will also include improved draw distances and shadows, with VRR support on compatible systems.
Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth Nintendo Switch 2 tech analysis, including frame rate and resolution
Digital Foundry has conducted a technical analysis of Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth on the Nintendo Switch 2, comparing its performance to the PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series S. The analysis details adjustments made to texture quality, shadow draw distances, object detail, and resolution, noting that while some aspects are scaled back, the Switch 2 version offers a crisper image than the Xbox Series S at a dynamic 540p to 1080p resolution when docked, targeting 30 FPS.
Perfect Ninja Painter 4 Has Landed On Xbox
SilenGames has released Perfect Ninja Painter 4 on Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, and Windows PC for £4.19. The puzzle game features new levels, obstacles, and a robot girl character, continuing the series' tradition of straightforward brain teasers.
The Witcher 3's acclaimed Blood and Wine expansion was almost called something entirely different
The acclaimed Blood and Wine expansion for The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt was initially planned to be named 'Bells of Beauclair' before the team settled on the final title midway through production. Developer Paweł Sasko explained that 'Blood and Wine' better captured the narrative's spirit and was easier to articulate. The article also touches on the development challenges and creative decisions behind the expansion, as well as mentioning upcoming content like 'Songs of the Past' and the development of 'The Witcher 4'.
