Nintendo’s recently launched Switch 2 console has sold over 3.5 million units worldwide in its first four days on the market, marking it the company’s fastest-selling hardware launch ever. The figure, officially released by Nintendo on June 11, surpasses the original Switch’s first-month sales of 2.74 million units in 2017.
Sony has unveiled a treat for gaming and film fans alike by debuting a trailer for 007: First Light, the next video game entry in the James Bond franchise on May 5.
CD Projekt Red has partnered with Epic Games to present a first public demonstration of The Witcher 4 running on Unreal Engine 5, offering a glimpse of the next instalment in the acclaimed fantasy RPG franchise. The showcase opened this year’s State of Unreal keynote at Unreal Fest in Orlando, marking a key milestone in the ongoing collaboration between the two developers.
Ubisoft has confirmed that the long-delayed remake of Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time is now expected to launch by March 2026. The update was included in the publisher’s latest earnings report, which outlines the company’s financial expectations for the fiscal year (FY) ending 31 March 2026.
The newly elected Pope Leo XIV, formerly Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost, appears to bring a personal touch to the papacy that includes a quiet passion for word games and cinema. According to his older brother, Pope Leo XIV is a regular player of digital puzzles such as Wordle and Words with Friends, which the pair continue to play together daily.
Once upon a time, in the distant past of 2013, Rockstar Games dropped GTA 5. Since then, babies have become high schoolers, presidents have come and gone, and humanity has basically rewritten reality as a fever dream. We have watched history unfold, tech evolve, and billionaires unhinge, and yet, somehow, no GTA 6.
Rockstar Games has confirmed that Grand Theft Auto VI, one of the most anticipated video game releases of the year, will now launch on 26 May 2026. The game was previously expected to arrive in 2025, following the release of its first official trailer in 2023.
Electronic Arts Inc. (EA), the company behind Apex Legends, The Sims series, and the FIFA series video games, is laying off between 300 to 400 employees, including about 100 at the company's Respawn Entertainment studio, according to a recent report by Bloomberg News.
Niantic Labs, the US tech company behind the global phenomenon Pokémon Go, has agreed to sell its gaming division to Saudi Arabia-owned Scopely for $3.5 billion.
Anthropic, a US-based artificial intelligence (AI) company, has trained its newest model, Claude 3.7 Sonnet, to play a modded version of the 1996 Game Boy classic 'Pokémon Red'. But this isn’t just a nostalgic party trick: the AI’s ability to battle gym leaders and navigate pixelated forests could potentially revolutionise how businesses use AI for real-world tasks like coding and problem-solving.
Microsoft has recently introduced Muse, an artificial intelligence model designed to generate both game visuals and gameplay actions. Developed in collaboration with Ninja Theory, a subsidiary of Xbox Game Studios, Muse aims to assist in game development by predicting game dynamics based on human input.
A free-to-play video game on Steam named 'PirateFi' has been unmasked as a malicious scheme to distribute the notorious Vidar info-stealer malware, prompting Valve to urgently remove the title and warn players that their computers—and sensitive data—may be compromised.
NSU Tech Fest 2025 has recently wrapped up, featuring four esports tournaments: Valorant (male), Valorant (female), EA Sports FC 25, eFootball Mobile, and the crowning of new esports champions.
Nintendo has officially unveiled its much-anticipated next-generation console and successor to the Nintendo Switch, the Nintendo Switch 2. The reveal came via a short teaser video, giving fans a glimpse of the upcoming console's functionality and design.
The gaming industry is gearing up for an eventful 2025, with a slate of highly anticipated titles set to launch across various platforms. Here’s a look at some of the standout releases:
With Wintersale 2024 on Steam till January 2 and Epic Games till January 9, this is a great opportunity for gamers to grab the most popular titles at a crazy price. We have compiled a list of top games - both old and new - that should be worth your time and money, especially with new discounted prices.
2024 has been a landmark year in gaming, offering an exceptional range of titles across genres for every type of player. Whether you’re a fan of deep narrative-driven RPGs, high-stakes action, or engaging co-op experiences, this year’s releases have been nothing short of stellar.
Sega is evaluating the possibility of introducing a subscription-based gaming service, similar to existing platforms such as Xbox Game Pass and PlayStation Plus.
