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John Carpenter’s Toxic Commando: Launch Trailer
A new comparison of John Carpenter's Toxic Commando reveals visual and performance differences across PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X. The article highlights these distinctions, likely to inform players about the experience on each platform.
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.
This little piggy’s Adorable Adventures will start with an April release date
Wild Sheep Studio and PQube announced that Adorable Adventures will be released on April 30th for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, and PC. Players will guide Boris the baby boar through a forest fire to find his lost family, using his sense of smell to navigate and encountering his six siblings. The game features voiceover narration, journal entries, and various activities including time trials and photography challenges.
Remothered: Red Nun’s Legacy – Stormind Returns to Close the Survival Horror Trilogy
Stormind is returning to the Remothered series with Remothered: Red Nun's Legacy, the final installment of the trilogy, set to release in 2026. The game will be a standalone experience set 20 years after the previous titles, featuring new gameplay mechanics like melee combat and a 'Hypnosis Mode' for puzzle-solving. It is planned for release on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch, and PC.
Pode now available for Xbox Series, Xbox One
The cooperative puzzle adventure game Pode is now available for Xbox Series X and Xbox One. The game offers a unique cooperative experience for players on the latest Xbox consoles.
Microsoft Reveals Project Helix: Xbox’s Next-Gen Console Gets AMD Powerhouse
Microsoft has revealed early hardware specifications for its next-generation Xbox console, codenamed Project Helix. The console will feature custom AMD silicon with advanced ray tracing, neural rendering, and next-generation upscaling technologies like AMD FSR Next. While promising significant performance improvements, potential challenges include real-world performance validation, backwards compatibility, and power management.
Project Helix Release Date Speculation, Potential Price, Specs, And Everything We Know About The Next Xbox Console
Microsoft Gaming CEO Asha Sharma confirmed that the next Xbox console, codenamed Project Helix, is in development and will play both Xbox and PC games, aiming to lead in performance. Speculation suggests a release around 2027, with potential pricing between $650 and $1200 due to component shortages. The console is expected to feature custom AMD chips and advanced technologies like next-gen raytracing and neural rendering.
John Carpenters Toxic Commando Comparison Reveals Differences Across PC, PS5, and Xbox
A new comparison of John Carpenter's Toxic Commando reveals visual and performance differences across PC, PlayStation 5, PlayStation 5 Pro, and Xbox consoles. The analysis highlights how the game runs on different hardware configurations.
Games Inbox: Who will win out of PS6 vs. Project Helix?
Readers discuss the potential competition between the upcoming PlayStation 6 and Microsoft's Project Helix (likely the next Xbox console), with concerns raised about pricing, naming conventions, and the potential impact of simultaneous releases. Other topics include the effectiveness of game age ratings, the future of the Battlefield franchise, and the perceived arrogance of Microsoft's console strategy.
Silver Pines Is Part Twin Peaks and Part The X-Files | Console Creatures
Team17 and Wych Elm have released a new gameplay trailer for their atmospheric horror game, Silver Pines. Inspired by The X-Files and Twin Peaks, players take on the role of PI Red Walker investigating a mysterious disappearance in an abandoned town. The game, described as a love letter to classic survival horror with limited resources and exploration elements, will launch later this year on Nintendo Switch, Xbox Series X, PlayStation 5, and PC.
Monster Hunter Stories 3 review - the greatest Pokémon game never made
Monster Hunter Stories 3 is a compelling JRPG that successfully blends traditional Monster Hunter elements with a Pokémon-style monster collecting and customization system. Despite some flaws in storytelling and combat randomness, the game offers deep customization, excellent graphics, and an engaging experience that may appeal to non-Monster Hunter fans. It is available on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, Nintendo Switch 2, and PC.
Crimson Desert PS5 Pro Performance Mode “Surprised” Digital Foundry “By How Good it Was Overall”
Digital Foundry has analyzed the performance modes of Crimson Desert on the PlayStation 5 Pro, noting its surprising overall quality and ability to target 60 FPS in Performance mode. While the game offers Performance, Balanced, and Quality modes with varying frame rates and resolutions, some demanding scenes can cause frame rate drops. The analysis also touched upon the image upscaling technology and its current artifacts, with expectations for improvement at launch.
Borderlands 4’s First Story Pack Launches on March 26th, Adds C4SH, Two New Bosses and Crazy Earl
Gearbox Software announced that the first story pack for Borderlands 4, titled Mad Ellie and the Vault of the Damned, will launch on March 26th. This DLC introduces a new zone, story missions, a new Vault Hunter, two new bosses, and 16 mini-bosses. The content requires players to have completed the base game's "A Lot to Process" quest or to start a new character and skip directly to the DLC.
Crimson Desert Supports FSR 4 and DLSS 4.5 on PC, Online Connection Required for Initial Set-up
Pearl Abyss has confirmed that Crimson Desert will support AMD FSR 3 and 4, and Nvidia DLSS 4 and 4.5 on PC, including features like Ray Regeneration and Reconstruction. Consoles will utilize FSR 3, with the PS5 Pro featuring Upgraded PSSR, and Mac users will have access to MetalFX Upscaler and Frame Generation. An internet connection is required for initial setup, but the game can be played offline afterward. Cross-save will not be supported.
Crimson Desert – 15 New Details That Have Us Excited
Crimson Desert is shaping up to be an expansive open-world action-adventure game with RPG elements, offering deep combat systems, NPC interaction, cooking, and even animal husbandry. The game will feature advanced graphical options, including ray tracing, and will support the PlayStation 5 Pro's PSSR upgrade for enhanced visuals.
Aphelion Releases on April 28 Digitally But Physical Edition Collectors Must Wait Until July
DON'T NOD has announced that their upcoming adventure game, Aphelion, will be released digitally on April 28, with a physical Pioneer Edition launching on July 2. The game will be available on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X, and will also be included with Game Pass, offering a 10 percent discount on console pre-orders.
Bravely Default: Flying Fairy HD Remaster is Now Available on Xbox Series X/S and PC
Bravely Default: Flying Fairy HD Remaster is now available on Xbox Series X and PC, allowing players to experience the debut adventure of the Bravely franchise. The game features turn-based battles requiring strategic thinking and a charming story. While a PlayStation 5 version has not been announced, the developers have showcased the game's revamped visuals and biomes.
Forza Horizon 6’s Tokyo City is Its Own Biome and Even Had a Dedicated Team, Says Playground Games
Playground Games has revealed that Tokyo City in Forza Horizon 6 is a massive, dedicated biome, five times larger than previous urban environments and developed by a specialized team. Art director Don Arceta and production director Mike Bennett detailed the city's diverse districts, including suburbs, a dockyard, an industrial area, and downtown, highlighting its complex multi-level road infrastructure and immersive design.
Subnautica 2 Shows Off its Base-Building Systems in Latest Developer Diary
Unknown Worlds released a developer vlog detailing the new base-building systems in Subnautica 2, highlighting a more sculptural and expressive approach compared to previous titles. The game will feature hop-in co-op and crossplay, with optimizations for platforms like Steam Deck. Subnautica 2 is set for release later this year on PC and Xbox Series X/S, and will be available on Game Pass day one.
Elden Ring Tarnished Edition GDC 2026 Previews Indicate Improved Nintendo Switch 2 Performance
Previews of the Elden Ring Tarnished Edition for Nintendo Switch indicate significant performance improvements since its initial reports of severe frame rate drops. While still not matching higher-end platforms, the game now shows smoother frame rates in handheld mode, suggesting a target of 30-40 FPS. The Tarnished Edition, announced in April 2025, was delayed to 2026 for these performance adjustments.
