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Resident Evil 2, 3 and 4 Remakes Coming to Nintendo Switch 2 on October 16th
Capcom is releasing the Resident Evil 2, Resident Evil 3, and Resident Evil 4 remakes digitally on the Nintendo Switch 2 on October 16th. The releases will include Deluxe and Gold Edition content, featuring additional outfits, weapons, and the Separate Ways DLC for Resident Evil 4.
Games Inbox: When will GTA 6 be released on PC?
Readers discuss the potential PC release date for Grand Theft Auto 6, with speculation centering around a six-month delay after the console launch. Other topics include the potential for moral choices in the game, concerns over Microsoft's cloud gaming limitations, and a critique of the industry's shift towards digital-only and away from physical media.
US console sales hit new low in July as physical Xbox games plummet
US video game hardware sales in July reached $282 million, a 29% decrease from the previous year and the lowest July since 2020, according to Circana analyst Mat Piscatella. This decline is attributed to rising console prices and a component crisis impacting the PC and mobile markets. Physical Xbox game sales also saw a significant drop, accounting for only 4% of total physical game sales for the month, suggesting a potential shift towards digital-only distribution for the platform.
Sony still hasn't chosen a PlayStation 6 release date, says CEO, as RAM crisis continues
Sony CEO Hiroko Totoki stated that the company has not yet set an internal release date for the PlayStation 6, citing ongoing component shortages impacting hardware manufacturing. Analysts had speculated a 2027 launch, but Totoki indicated that memory prices and supply chain issues require careful consideration for future console planning. Sony remains committed to an all-digital future, potentially phasing out disc support by 2028.
PS6 Is All But Confirmed To Be Digital Only, So What’s Going To Happen To Backwards Compatibility?
Sony is reportedly phasing out disc-based games by 2028, strongly suggesting a digital-only PlayStation 6 console. This shift raises questions about how backwards compatibility will be handled for future generations.
This Week In Games Was Bad, But Next Week May Be Worse
The gaming industry experienced a particularly bleak week with multiple significant layoffs, studio closures, and price increases. Microsoft's Xbox division saw widespread job cuts, while Sony announced plans to end physical disc production for PlayStation games by 2028. These events, coupled with delays and the ongoing impact of AI discussions, paint a grim picture for the industry's immediate future.
