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Here's how to save 10% on Resident Evil Requiem and get eight more games for just $14.99
Humble Choice is offering a 10% discount on Resident Evil Requiem, bringing its price down and including eight other games for $14.99. The monthly subscription service provides a rotating selection of titles, all of which are Steam Deck Verified or Playable, with the current bundle featuring Resident Evil Village and Bus Simulator 21 Next Stop.
What 10,000 Reddit comments reveal about the adult gaming backlog
An analysis of over 10,000 Reddit comments reveals that adult gamers typically own 100-150 unplayed games, experiencing guilt due to a lack of time to play them. Factors like digital sales, subscription services, and increased game lengths contribute to growing backlogs, with Steam being the primary platform associated with this phenomenon. The article suggests managing, rather than clearing, the backlog is the healthier approach for players.
The free PlayStation Plus games for March have been revealed and they include Monster Hunter Rise and a seriously cute…
Sony has revealed the PlayStation Plus games for March 2026, available from March 3 to April 6. The lineup includes Monster Hunter Rise, PGA Tour 2K25, The Elder Scrolls Online Collection: Gold Road, and Slime Rancher 2 for PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 4.
Here are our PS Plus monthly games for March
Sony has announced the PlayStation Plus monthly games for March, which include PGA Tour 2K25, Monster Hunter Rise, Slime Rancher 2, and The Elder Scrolls Online Collection: Gold Road. These titles will be available for PlayStation Plus members on PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 4 from March 3rd until April 6th.
PlayStation Plus March 2026 Monthly Games Revealed — Too Much Gaming | Video Games Reviews, News, & Guides
Sony has revealed the PlayStation Plus monthly games for March 2026, which include PGA Tour 2K25, Monster Hunter Rise, Slime Rancher 2, and The Elder Scrolls Online Collection: Gold Road. These titles will be available to subscribers starting March 3. The article also clarifies the difference between Monthly Games and the Game Catalog offerings.
Here Are Your Free PlayStation Plus Essential Monthly Games For March, 2026
Sony has announced the free monthly games for PlayStation Plus Essential subscribers for March 2026, including PGA Tour 2K25, Monster Hunter Rise, Slime Rancher 2, and The Elder Scrolls Online: Gold Road Edition. The offerings continue to include PlayStation 4 titles, contrary to previous statements about phasing them out.
PlayStation Plus Monthly Games for March: PGA Tour 2K25, Monster Hunter Rise, Slime Rancher 2, The Elder Scrolls Online Collection: Gold Road
Sony Interactive Entertainment announced the PlayStation Plus Monthly Games for March, including PGA Tour 2K25, Monster Hunter Rise, Slime Rancher 2, and The Elder Scrolls Online Collection: Gold Road. These titles will be available for PlayStation Plus members from March 3 to April 6 on PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 4.
Xbox might turn Game Pass Ultimate into a mega bundle
Microsoft is reportedly exploring a significant expansion of Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, potentially bundling services like World of Warcraft, Fallout 1st, and Minecraft Realms into the existing $30 tier. This move could make the premium subscription more attractive, especially after a recent price increase, by consolidating multiple gaming subscriptions into one package.
Even though many developers are being laid off, consumer spending in gaming was actually up in January 2026, new report reveals
Despite widespread layoffs in the industry, US consumer spending on video games in January 2026 increased by 3% year-on-year to $4.3 billion, primarily driven by a 23% rise in non-mobile subscription services. Hardware sales saw a 16% increase, boosted by the launch of the Nintendo Switch 2, even as sales for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and the original Nintendo Switch declined.
The Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen Switch re-release is already topping the eShop charts, even as Nintendo mysteriously removes mention of Home compatibility
Despite Nintendo mysteriously removing mentions of Pokémon Home compatibility, Pokémon FireRed and Pokémon LeafGreen re-releases for Nintendo Switch are topping eShop charts. The paid re-releases, priced at $20 each, have sparked debate due to the lack of graphical upgrades and online play, with Home integration being the only potential new feature.
US video game spending rose 3% in January, driven by $596m from subscription services | US Monthly Charts
US video game spending increased by 3% to $4.3 billion in January 2026, primarily driven by a 23% rise in non-mobile subscription services. Hardware revenue saw a 16% increase, though console sales declined year-on-year, with the PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S experiencing notable drops. Top-selling games included Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 and NBA 2K26, while Final Fantasy 7: Remake saw a significant surge in sales following its multi-platform release.
Every Nintendo Switch Online Virtual Boy Game Ranked
This article ranks all Virtual Boy games available on the Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack service, from worst to best. Virtual Boy Wario Land is named the top title, with Galactic Pinball and Red Alarm also receiving high praise. The list includes brief descriptions and evaluations of each game's strengths and weaknesses.
Your Xbox Game Pass library is getting a serious upgrade with The Witcher 3, Kingdom Come: Deliverance II, and more
Microsoft has announced new titles coming to Xbox Game Pass in February 2026, including The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt, Kingdom Come: Deliverance II, Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora, and EA Sports College Football 26. Several other games are also being added, while a few titles will be removed from the service.
PS Plus Games: Monthly Lineup, Predictions & Discussion Hub (2025)
This article serves as a hub for PlayStation Plus subscribers to discuss monthly games across Essential, Extra, and Premium tiers. It details how the monthly games are announced and claimed, lists the May 2025 lineup including Ark: Survival Ascended, Balatro, and Warhammer 40,000: Boltgun, and encourages community predictions and discussions about past titles and subscription value.
PlayStation Plus Game Catalog for March delivers UFC MMA action for PS5
Sony has announced the March PlayStation Plus Game Catalog additions, featuring UFC 5, Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown, and Captain Tsubasa: Rise of New Champions for PlayStation 5. Notably, UFC 5 is a PlayStation 5 exclusive, meaning PlayStation 4 owners will not have access to this month's headline title, continuing a trend of prioritizing next-gen content for the service.
PS Plus March 2025 - new free PlayStation games for PS4 and PS5
Sony has announced the free PlayStation Plus games for March 2025, including Resident Evil Village, Crash Bandicoot 4: It's About Time, and Mortal Kombat 11 for PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 4 subscribers. These titles will be available to claim from March 5th until April 1st, and can be kept as long as the subscription remains active.
Xbox Game Pass March 2025 games and removals
Microsoft has announced the games coming to and leaving Xbox Game Pass in March 2025 for Xbox Series S and X. New additions include 33 Immortals, Two Point Museum, and Suikoden I & II HD Remaster. Several titles, such as F1 22, Gris, and Yakuza 3 Remastered, will be removed from the service.
US game spending declines by 15% in January 2025
US video game spending in January 2025 decreased by 15% year-over-year, reaching $4.5 billion, partly due to a shorter tracking period. While mobile gaming and subscription services saw growth, significant drops in hardware sales, particularly for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, and Nintendo Switch, contributed to the overall decline. Final Fantasy 7: Rebirth saw a surge in sales following its Steam release, though Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 remained the best-selling game.
Xbox Game Pass costs set to rise for some players
Microsoft is significantly increasing the points required to redeem Xbox Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass subscriptions through the Microsoft Rewards program starting April 20, 2025. This change makes it considerably more difficult for players to maintain their subscriptions without direct payment, leading to discussions about potentially reducing gaming time or switching to cheaper subscription tiers.
Forza Horizon 5 to come to PS5, as Xbox Game Pass loses seven games
Microsoft has confirmed that Forza Horizon 5 will be released on PlayStation 5, marking a significant shift away from traditional platform exclusivity for Xbox first-party titles. This move, alongside seven games leaving Xbox Game Pass in February, signals a potential change in Microsoft's strategy, focusing more on expanding its player base across platforms rather than solely on hardware sales.
