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2026-05-08 26 stories

• PlayStation sees AI as a 'powerful tool,' teams including Naughty Dog, San Diego Studio already using it 8 sources
• Sony hasn't decided on PS6 release date or price yet, and may even "change business models" in response to the memory crisis 6 sources
• PS5 sales expected to decline due to generative AI memory drought and rising prices 6 sources
• Switch 2 sales reach nearly 20m almost one year after release, but Nintendo has lowered the console's forecast for 2027 4 sources
• Valve tackles "incredibly frustrating" sold-out Steam Controller shortage with new reservation system 3 sources
• The Nintendo Switch Refuses To Retire, And The PS2 Should Probably Be Nervous 3 sources
• Tomodachi Life: Living The Dream Is Selling Like Hotcakes 2 sources
• Nintendo's Top-Selling Switch Games Of All Time 2 sources
• Xbox's First 'Gamerscore Millionaire' Suggests How To Improve 100% Completions
• Xbox posts the Forza Horizon 6 launch trailer a week before its Early Access release date — I love this tribute to a beloved racer the series partnered with
• Xbox Needs To 'Sweat Every Detail' In Winning Over 'Frustrated' Players, Says Asha Sharma
• Windows 11 can block Google Chrome's 4GB AI model from reinstalling itself on your PC — A simple Registry tweak for "Pro" users
• Two More Big Xbox Series X|S Sequels Have Just Been Confirmed For Summer 2026
• Try Yoshi And The Mysterious Book Early With An In-Store Demo (North America)
• Third Patch for Starfield PS5 Crashing Issues Coming Next Week
• The future of game consoles is looking bleak
• Talking Point: Will You Be Getting A Switch 2 Before The Price Goes Up?
• Talking Point: Amidst PS6 Uncertainty, Do You Think Xbox Has Project Helix All Figured Out?
• Review: Control on iPhone 17 Pro: Ray Tracing, Frame-Gen, Upscaling - This Has Everything
• Ready or Not 2 and every new movie on Netflix, HBO, and more this weekend
• Random: That's Not 'Gears Of War' Or 'Dead Space', Just Another Terrible eShop Clone
• PSA: You Can Get Star Fox's Switch 2 Physical Release For Just $50 (US)
• PS5 Will Soon Be Cheaper Than Switch 2 in Japan, But Is It Going to Make Any Difference?
• PlayStation's Lofty Preservation Efforts 'Not Stopping Anytime Soon'
• Path of Exile 2 will effectively be Steam Deck verified by the end of May, which bodes very well for the prospect of a Switch 2 release
• Official Xbox Dashboard Mockup Hints At Potential Changes Across Console, PC & Mobile

2026-05-07 24 stories

• Steam Controller Reservations Open May 8th As Valve Implements Anti-Scalping Measures 9 sources
• Project Helix Stream Today: Xbox Game Dev Update Spring '26 Starts Soon 9 sources
• Steins;Gate Is Getting a ‘ReBoot’ on 6 Platforms Including Nintendo Switch 2 This August 4 sources
• Sony Removes Deals Tab From PlayStation Store 4 sources
• As Nintendo reportedly faces pressure to raise Switch 2 prices, Star Fox demonstrates it's standing by its pledge to make digital games cheaper 3 sources
• Roundup: Mixtape Is Getting Some Incredible Reviews As It Rolls Out On Xbox Game Pass 2 sources
• New Xbox CEO Considering "Range Of Options" For Exclusive Games Going Forward - Report 2 sources
• Is Mixtape On Xbox Game Pass? 2 sources
• Inside the return of Xbox 2 sources
• Did Microsoft just tease a new Xbox UI? 2 sources
• Amazon Prime Members Can Get These 17 Games For Free In May 2 sources
• All The Free Xbox Games You Can Play This Weekend 2 sources
• Nintendo Download: 7th May (North America)
• New PS5 Survival Horror Game Takes Silent Hill Gameplay to the Future
• My Windows 11 backup broke after KB5083769 — Microsoft says this simple fix might save your files
• LEGO Batman: Legacy Of The Dark Knight Game Pass & Early Access Status, Explained
• Humble Bundle's Spring Mega Sale Kicks Off With Discounts Up To 97% Off
• Feature: Is Xbox Project Helix a console or a PC?
• Diablo Immortal’s StarCraft Collab Releases Next Week
• D&D Beyond introduces weekly content drops for subscribers
• Crunchyroll Announces Massive Ad-Free Streaming Deal for Ani-May
• Another Viral Roguelike Hit Is Coming to PS5 Very Soon
• Another 'Nintendo Switch 2 Edition' Is Punching Our Way This July
• "Too many of us are eager to take Xbox for granted": Despite sentiment online and fears for the future — I've never been happier and more satisfied to be an Xbox gamer.