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Five years into the PS5 lifecycle, Sony is confident that the best-selling game of all time for the system has yet to be released. In a new interview, PlayStation's senior VP of marketing, sales, and business operations, Eric Lempel, spoke about how the PS5 era has just started to find its feet, and he has an idea of what the console's biggest-selling game will be. "I would say we're really hitting our stride now," Lempel said to BBC News. As for the game that will be the PS5's sales...
Valve has unveiled its first look at its new gaming machines, including Steam Frame, a virtual reality headset that can handle VR and non-VR games. Apparently, Steam Frame is also being used as a way to bring Android games directly to Steam users. According to The Verge, Valve will support and encourage developers to bring Android apps to Steam. As part of this initiative, Valve will release a Steam Frame developer kit for developers who already use Android APKs for apps and VR headsets on...
Even former Nintendo of America president Reggie Fils-Aime was surprised by the somewhat sparse launch lineup of the Nintendo Switch 2. "I wouldn't be completely honest if [I didn't say] from a business perspective, when I first saw that lineup, I scratched my head a little bit," said Fils-Aime--who served as Nintendo of America's president and chief operating officer from 2006 until he retired in 2019--during an interview with The Game Business. "But I think certainly what I underestimated...
RuneScape's Treasure Hunter microtransactions will soon be no more, after the game's community overwhelmingly voted to see it and other similar microtransactions removed. Developer Jagex is calling it a "new era" for the MMORPG. In a video announcing the decision, Jagex CEO Jon Bellamy (known to the community as Mod North) said "the community has spoken," and as such, Treasure Hunter will be removed on January 19, 2026. The feature sees players granted keys each day that can be used to...
After starring in multiple Naughty Dog games, actor Troy Baker continues his working relationship with the studio for Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet. The actor recently discussed working with director Neil Druckmann, what it feels like to not play the lead in a Naughty Dog game, and how he wants to have a career similar to Oscar-winner George Clooney. Speaking to ComicBook, Baker said one thing that's stayed the same working with Druckmann on Intergalactic after starring in The Last of...
The two-decade wait for player housing in World of Warcraft is nearly over, as Blizzard has announced housing will launch on December 2 for those who preorder the Midnight expansion. Housing will be launching into what Blizzard is calling "early access"--and will support weekly housing quests but won't have its Neighborhood event system fully online. Players will, however, be able to buy a home, decorate it, design rooms, join Neighborhoods, earn decor through achievements, and craft decor...
As part of Valve's big hardware announcements today, the company did not disclose a price for the new Steam Machine device. Hardware engineer Yazan Aldehayyat was asked in an interview about what Valve's position is, at a high level, regarding pricing, and Aldehayyat said the aim is to land at a "competitive price" that matches up with the value provided. This is what most companies say about their new products, and Valve is following suit. The aim, he said, is to make it "affordable." "If...
Less than two weeks after its official launch, Arc Raiders now has duo matchmaking. Developer Embark Studios quietly tested the feature before fully unveiling it to players and explaining how it works. In a post on Arc Raiders' official site, the devs noted that duo matchmaking "is not a 100% guaranteed system." Solo players and squads are prioritized to play separately, and duos are ideally paired up with other duos, while trios get to play bands of trios. However, Embark warns that "you...
Arc Raiders stormed onto the scene in the fall of 2025 and quickly blew up to become one of the biggest games going. With dozens of quests, a mountainous pile of loot that can overwhelm even advanced players, and the constant push and pull of its PvPvE landscape, it's definitely a game where the best players are often the most informed players. Thankfully, we have dozens of Arc Raiders guides here to shape you into such a raider yourself. Use our guides hub below for all of your Arc Raiders...
Microsoft Gaming CEO Phil Spencer has weighed in with his thoughts on Valve's just-announced new line of gaming hardware, saying the company welcomes the new Steam Frame and Steam Machine devices. "Gaming moves forward when players and developers have more ways to play and create, especially across open platforms. Expanding access across PC, console, and handheld devices reflects a future built on choice, core values that have guided Xbox's vision from the start," he said. "As one of the...
Simpsons season is the talk of the Fortnite town right now, but this crossover event is only gonna last four weeks. Before we know it, Epic's metaverse will be moving on to something else. And that something is Chapter 7, which will introduce a new season of battle royale with an entirely new map and a loot pool full of weapons we've never seen before. The start of a new chapter is the biggest happening in Fortnite each year, and there's no reason to expect it to be any different this year...
For the Arc Raiders Turnabout quest, Celeste has asked you to visit the North Trench Tower in Spaceport and upload some blackmail files. It sounds like risky business, but that's par for the course in Arc Raiders. In this guide, we'll fill you in on what you need to know about the Turnabout quest and how to complete it. Note that when you accept this quest, Celeste will provide you with one Spaceport Trench Tower Key. This key must be in your inventory during the raid to complete this...
Fortnite's Simpsons season, which took over Battle Royale last week with a new Springfield-themed island map, got a welcome injection of new cartoonish weapons you can wield against your enemies in this week's update. The loot pool now includes Bart's Slingshot, which leaves a poison cloud where it lands, Moe's 5 Gun, which is five guns in one, and the Deodorant Applicator, which is a mid-range laser gun. When Fortnite's Simpsons season began, it had a very noticeable lack of...
Though most quests in Arc Raiders send you off to collect a quest-specific item, Celeste has decided to complicate your journey just a bit. In Tribute to Toledo, you'll be asked to track down a Power Rod, an Epic-tier item that is quite hard to come by while shooting and looting on your topside adventures. Don't worry, though, as we'll fill you in on some good ways to get your hands on a hard-to-find Power Rod. Where to get a Power Rod in Arc Raiders There are a few ways to get Power Rods...
If Lance has given you the Life of a Pharmacist quest in Arc Raiders, you've come to the right place. This quest requires you to head to the Arbusto Farmacia in Buried City and document some things about a pharmacist. Below, we'll fill you in on each location of the quest objectives and everything else you need to know about surviving this mission topside. You won't need to extract to complete Life of a Pharmacist, so toss on a free loadout if you want to play things safely. If you're...
Most Arc Raiders quests send you topside to investigate, gather resources, or obtain some type of intel. This trend continues with Reduced to Rubble, which begins with asking you to do the simplest thing you've done in the game so far: take a photo. Hey, sounds easy enough, right? Let's find out. Luckily, you won't need to extract to complete Reduced to Rubble, so you should bring in a free loadout if you're not familiar with the Blue Gate map or feel a bit nervous about losing any of your...
Valve has announced three new Steam hardware products, which will all be shipping out in early 2026. Next year will see the launch of a new Steam Controller, a Steam Machine for PC gaming, and the Steam Frame VR headset, with specific launch timing and pricing to be shared after the first of the year. Steam Controller Gallery The Steam controller is inspired by Valve's Steam Deck mobile gaming PC, and it includes all the inputs required to play a modern game. Valve says this...
In the MCU, Brie Larson is best known for playing Carol Danvers/Captain Marvel. But next year, she's joining the Nintendo universe in The Super Mario Bros. Galaxy Movie. Larson is set to provide the voice of Mario's new friend, Princess Rosalina. Years ago, Larson was an avid Super Mario Galaxy player, and she had an appropriate response to ex-boyfriend when he said she was too devoted to the game. Larson shared the story in 2020 (via Nintendo Life) when she launched her YouTube channel. In...
Battlefield Redsec launched recently, and among the complaints about the battle royale game was that it has no olos playlist. One may be coming, however. Design director Justin Wiebe told IGN, "I would say keep your ear to the ground on the future of solos." For now, however, Wiebe wanted to talk more about the reasons why Redsec has no solos playlist. As for why Redsec doesn't have a solos playlist, Wiebe said the game was built as a "squad-based experience" and it's not as simple as you...
Battlefield Studios is outlining its future plans for Battlefield 6, detailing all the balance changes and adjustments players can expect as part of the game's next two updates and beyond. In a post from the official Battlefield Comms X account, Battlefield Studios said the development team has been paying attention to player feedback and "hard at work on how we will evolve the experiences for you all." The first major changes outlined will come alongside the November 18 California...