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2026-04-30 46 stories

• Xbox "has work to do", but is "recommitting" to core fans following hardware revenue drop of 33% year-on-year 7 sources
• Sony confirms it's added "one-time" DRM to digital PlayStation games requiring you to go online to avoid losing access, but doesn't comment on "CBOMB" issue 6 sources
• The Next Big Star Wars Game Gets A Release Date 5 sources
• ROG Xbox Ally X Finally Gets Auto SR Support, Plus New Docked Mode Features 5 sources
• Fortnite Players Can Watch 10 Minutes Of The Next Star Wars Movie In The Game Soon 5 sources
• The new 'Xbox mode' for Windows 11 has arrived, but don't get your hopes up for performance improvements: it's just a new UI 4 sources
• You Can Get A Free Marvel Rivals Skin Just In Time For The New Avengers Mode 3 sources
• Two computer giants of the 80s - the Spectrum and C64 - are being turned into pocket-sized handhelds by the makers of Evercade 3 sources
• Preview: Indy's Still In Whip-Cracking Shape As MachineGames Squeezes Mileage From Switch 2 3 sources
• Japanese Charts: No Amount Of Sci-Fi Shooting Can Trouble Tomodachi Life 2 sources
• Final Fantasy 14 Director Confirms Nintendo Switch 2 Performance and Mouse-Keyboard Controls 2 sources
• Xbox's new April Update brings awesome improvements to Xbox and PC, including one I've wanted Microsoft to add for years — here's what's new
• Xbox owners can now disable Quick Resume for specific games
• Windows Phone 8 is getting a second life thanks to 8Marketplace, patched Twitter app, and more
• Windows 11 KB5083631 update released with major explorer.exe reliability upgrades, AI agent support, Xbox mode, and more
• These Numbers Explain Why Sony Is Stopping Porting PS5 Games to PC
• Roblox’s daily users continue to drop as age checks slow growth
• Roblox Announces New AI-Powered Graphics Overhaul, and Fans Aren't Happy
• Random: Gamer Buys Dodgy Copy Of Pragmata And Breaks Their Switch 2
• PSVR2 Just Got Its Killer App with Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024, Free Update Out Today
• PSVR 2 is on sale at Best Buy for under $200
• PSA: Battlefield Hardline Is Super Cheap Right Now Ahead Of Its Delisting On Xbox
• PlayStation 5 players are now getting more from this Xbox first-party game than Xbox owners
• New Look At Xbox’s Project Helix Coming In May
• Mini Review: Little Nightmares VR: Altered Echoes (PSVR2) – Perfect for Headsets, But Series Issues Persist
• Microsoft's latest PowerToys tool brings control of your monitor into Windows: a must-have for anyone with lots of big monitors and too little time
• Microsoft should steal concepts from this Windows redesign project: Envisioning an ad‑free Windows 11 without AI clutter
• Microsoft predicts memory crisis will affect its revenue as struggling OEMs won't be as liberal with Windows spending
• Microsoft CEO says the company is focused on 'fundamentals' to 'win back fans and strengthen engagement' in Windows 11
• May 2026 Video Game Releases: Full Schedule and Biggest Games
• GameMaker incorporates Claude Code to enable AI-assisted workflows
• Free Play Days: Try These Xbox Games For Free (April 30 - May 3)
• Four Games Are Available Today With Xbox Game Pass (April 30)
• Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth on Nintendo Switch 2 Goes Minimalist by Removing Most of the Interior Decor and Background Props
• FFXIV Director Explains Plans to Sunset PS4 Version, Estimated to Last Through Patch 8.3
• Dragon Quest 11 S gets rated for Switch 2, potentially giving Square Enix a fifth bite of the apple
• Discord on Windows Phone 7 in 2026? This fan-made app is a surprising moment of revival for a long-forgotten platform
• Dbrand Claims Its New Joy-Con Holder Is More Comfortable Than A Pro Controller
• Chainsaw Man Reze Arc is finally streaming on Crunchroll
• As Xbox fans push for Microsoft to return to exclusive games, analysts report they're the "number one reason" players use consoles — "41% of respondents cited that"
• As PS5 Exclusive Saros Launches, Its Eclipse Looks Terrifying Against Our Planet's Skylines
• Apple has reportedly 'given up' on the Vision Pro headset and that doesn't seem like a good thing for VR, generally
• Anbernic’s new rotating screen handheld will start at less than $100
• All The Free Xbox Games You Can Play This Weekend
• 5 new Xbox games to play in May 2026
• "It's not even stocked in major retail stores, you know": One Japanese indie developer directly addresses a lack of Xbox presence

2026-04-29 4 stories

• "We've Heard About Stick Drift and We've Experienced It Ourselves": The Big Steam Controller Interview 4 sources
• "Why it actually matters": Inside the Xbox publishing overhaul designed to win back frustrated developers
• "We're doing the work required to win back fans across Windows and Xbox": Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella says the company is making foundational changes to fix Windows 11 and Xbox
• "First time in years I didn't uninstall a WP launcher after 10 minutes": METROV could be a hit if you loved the look of Windows Phone 8.1