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Ahead of its May 15, 2025 release, DOOM: The Dark Ages has dropped a limited edition Xbox Wireless Controller for preorder at $74, down from $80, available exclusively at Amazon and Walmart. The controller features a blood-splattered design inspired by the DOOM Slayer and includes a bonus Executioner skin DLC. Walmart also offers a bundle with the Standard and Premium editions of the game, saving up to $11. The game will launch on Xbox Game Pass Ultimate and sparks debated with its PS5-exclusive trailer, highlighting Bethesda’s cross-platform strategy despite its Microsoft acquisition. Fans are eager for the medieval-inspired heavy combat that promises a new chapter in the DOOM saga.

Star Wars: Eclipse concept art leak reveals new characters & species! Get a first look at smugglers, Gungans & key plot figures.

Battlefield 6 is poised to be an exciting revival of the iconic FPS series, taking place in a modern-day setting with expansive battles, improved destruction mechanics, and the return of the beloved class system that fans have long desired. Leaked footages from gameplay of Battlefield 6 Lab Test sessions have generated significant buzz, providing an early look at the game’s emphasis on large-scale destruction and contemporary warfare. This has ignited widespread discussions among fans, further rising expectations ahead of its anticipated release in the fall of 2025.

Released on April 24, 2025, Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 has earned a 9.6/10 user score on Metacritic., making it one of the highest-rated games ever. Set against a reimagined Belle Époque backdrop, its rich narrative and dark fantasy elements struck a chord with audiences. Although its 92 Metascore is notable, the overwhelming user praise truly sets it apart. As more reviews arrive, scores may shift, but Expedition 33 has already established itself as a major Game of the Year contender and a breakthrough success for indie development.

The Nintendo Switch 2 is on track to break console launch records, with analysts predicting 6-8 million units sales globally. High demand, particularly in Japan, where over 2.2 million pre-orders were placed, coupled with Nintendo’s anit-scalping measures, position the Switch 2 to surpass the PS5 and PS4’s launch sales. With a mix of next-gen power and popular Nintendo titles, it’s set to become the biggest console launch in gaming history.

Several PlayStation exclusives, including Resistance: Fall of Man and Infamous: Second Son are set to leave PlayStation Plus soon, alongside two PS3 classics. The upcoming removals are part of regular updates to the service, which often sees titles rotate due to licensing agreements. Additionally, Sony has announced a price hike for PS Plus subscriptions in Canada, with increases across all tiers set to take effect on June 24, 2025.

Valorant has quickly gained traction in China, hitting 10 million pre-registrations in just two days, a feat that took Mobile Legends: Bang Bang two years. Set to launch its first public playtest in June 2025, Riot Games and Lightspeed Studios are focusing their efforts on China’s billion dollar mobile gaming industry, ensuring that the mobile version of the game aligns with the high expectations of the region’s esports community.

Riot Games’ tactical shooter Valorant has reached an impressive milestone of 2 million Peak Concurrent Users on PC in China, just as the mobile version gears up for its beta phase. With pre-registrations live and excitement building, Riot’s strategic launch in China highlights the region’s dominance in mobile gaming and set the stage for a global rollout.

Nintendo fans hoping for a new Mario game on the upcoming Switch 2 can rest assured, according to Nintendo of America President Doug Bowser. Despite the absence of a new 3D Mario at the Switch 2 Direct, Bowser assured players that a Mario title would come to the console, emphasizing Nintendo’s vast catalogue of IPs. Bowser’s cryptic “stay tuned” comment Nintendo’s reluctance to disclose development teams, heightening the intrigue, leabing fans awaiting the next big reveal.

Recent rumors from DetectiveSeeds suggest a potential PlayStation event in 2025, sparking speculations in comments about reveals such as gameplay for Wolverine, Ghost of Yōtei, and Saros. Someone also predicted that it might be a showcase event. While fans are excited, DetectiveSeeds has a questionabale track record, with little verifiable history to support his leaks. Given tha lack of concsistent accuracy, this development should be taken with a grain of salt, until Sony confirms it officially.

The PEGI’s front page recently displayed Nintendo Switch 2 as a platform for Assassin’s Creed Shadows, fueling speculations about its potential release on the new console. Although, Ubisoft has not yet confirmed this, the listing suggests the company may be planning to bring the game to Nintendo’s upcoming system. With the game already set for PS5 and Xbox Series X|S, fans are eager to see if it will also land on the Switch 2.

DOOM: The Dark Ages is set to debut its second official trailer during WWE’s WrestleMania 41, as announced by the official DOOM X account. This marks a major marketing push for the game, which introduces a darker, medieval inspired twist to the franchise. With brutal combat and an epic cinematic story, the game will be available on May 15, 2025, across Xbox Series X|S, PC and PS5. With its early access planned two days ahead of its launch.

Sony’s latest unexpected price hike have sparked widespread backlash, with frustrated gamers cancelling subscriptions and questioning the service’s value. Despite higher costs, many feel the offerings remain underwhelming—especially when compared to competitors like Xbox Game Pass, which delivers greater benefits and day-one exclusives. As disspointment grows, some players are even reconsdering their long-trem loyalty to the PlayStation ecosystem.

The excitement around The Witcher 4 continues to grow, but fans are being warned to stay cautious. Recently, CD Projekt Red debunked rumors of a Witcher 4 beta test, confirming that any invites circulating online are parts of a scam. The developers urge players to report any fraudulent messages, stressing that official announcements regarding the game will always come through verified channels. While the Witcher 4 is still under development, there’s no beta test currently underway, and fans should be wary of any misleading offers.

April’s latest PS Plus update expands the game library, as PlayStation drops 6 new PS Plus games across the Extra and Premium tiers. Extra members can dive into four new games, while Premium subscribers gain access to all of them—plus two nostalgic classics Alone in the Dark 2 and War of the Monsters. The games released today for Extra tier include Battlefield 1, Hogwarts Legacy, Lost Records: Bloom & Rape – Tape 2, and PlateUp.

A recent X post teases a major 2025 Nintendo software surprise, sparking fan speculation from Resident Evil 9 or Wario land or Mario RPG revivals. With the Switch 2 launching on June 5, commenters expect Directs in June and September to reveal the software-focused surprise, likely after the console’s debutto avoid overshadowing it. The rumor highlights Nintendo’s ability to generate excitement for a significant reveal later this year, boosting the Switch 2’s momentum.

Leaked Fortnite skins are making waves once again, teasing an exciting wave of crossovers that could soon bring characters from Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2, Death Stranding, Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater, and even Jack Black into the game. These rumors, stemming from trusted leaker ShpeshalNick, suggest that Epic Games is gearing up for another round of high-profile collaborations, blending medieval realism, post-apocalyptic intensity, skate boarding culture, and celebrity flair into Fortnite’s ever-evolving universe.

Call of Duty Black Ops 7 leaks reveal a 2035 sequel, 4-player co-op, Zombies updates & Prototype revival. Are the rumors true?

The Minecraft universe just got a blockbuster boost. Following the release of A Minecraft Movie, the iconic sandbox game has seen a remarkable 30% surge in player activity. Demonstrating the power of strategic media tie-ins, the movie has revitalized one of gaming’s most iconic titles. Backed by smart marketing, widespread buzz, and surprising box office success, the adaptation has done more than entertain—it has sparked a global resurgence in Minecraft’s popularity.

Sony announces new price hike for PS Plus, which affects both existing and new users, but at different times. While new users will face the updated rates starting April 16, 2025, current members won’t see changes until their next billing cycle on or after June 24, 2025. The announcement was made while reporting eight new games with Hogwarts Legacy coming next week on PS Plus.

A Polish retailer has listed Hollow Knight: Silksong for the upcoming Nintendo Switch 2, hinting at a physical addition of the long-awaited sequel. First revealed in 2019, Silksong follows Hornet on a new metroidvania adventure and is now confirmed for a 2025 release. The listing on RTV Euro AGD suggests the game may launch on a standard game card, making it one of the first indie titles expected for the Switch 2. While not yet officially confirmed, the leak has sparked excitement among fans and collectors, making a hopeful milestone in Silksong’s legendary development saga.

The Last of Us season 2 will adapt only the first half of The Last of US Part II, splitting the story between Ellie and Abby. While critics have mixed reactions, some pointing out pacing issues, fans are eager to see how the story unfolds on screen.

Unseen footage of Nintendo projects leaked, including Retro Studios’ title “Harmony,” aimed for Nintendo Switch. The leaked footage offers a glimpse into a previously unseen project. Revealed through Switch development kits, the footage highlights the game’s unfinished state and supports claims from Reece “Kiwi Talkz” that the project was deemed a “huge disaster” and ultimately cancelled after years of no progress.

Nintendo Switch 2 in Japan is way cheaper than anywhere else in the world, offering gamers in Japan the console for just $340, over $100 cheaper than the global price. However, this cheaper price comes with language limitations as players can only play it in Japanese language, with regional restrictions. These factors raise concerns about how Nintendo pricing and software decisions will impact the console’s reception and long-term success.

The Last of Us Part II Remastered 2.0 Update introduces exciting new content across platforms, but has also caused major progression issues, including lost character skills and weapon holster. Despite these setbacks, the game has received a Very Positive rating on Steam, showing stronger player support.

The Nintendo Switch 2 Welcome Tour introduces mini games like “Guess the Frame Rate” and a 4K “Super Mario Bros.” demo, offering a playful look at the console’s visual capabilities. While these experiences may be educational for new gamers, veteran players may find them redundant. With the Welcome Tour being a paid feature, its value remains topic of debate among fans.

Nintendo’s Switch 2 Unveil Direct conducted on April 2, covered several new features about Switch 2. One key announcement was about Fortnitne hitting Switch 2 with full support from both Unreal Engine 4 and Unreal Engine 5. Furthermore, the Direct also unveileds upcoming games and a date for the pre-orders, which is set for April 9.

Starfield, Bethesda’s ambitious space RPG, launched as an Xbox and PC exclusive in 2023, but recent rumors reported by Tom Warren on a podcast suggest that a PS5 port may be on the horizon. The insider hints that the port could arrive alongside the game’s next major expansion in 2025, marking a potential shift in Microsoft’s exclusivity strategy.

Rumors indicating that One Piece is going to collaborate with Fortnite begin in 2024, with the first leak from XboxEra podcast. While delays have left fans waiting, new leaks have reignited speculation. A rumor leaked by NotPalo suggests that the One PIece is still in development at Epic Games and will release in two waves in near future. It also named several characters that first wave will bring, however, other characters and remainng features will be revealed in second wave. While Epic Games has yet to confirm this rumor, fans are eagerly awaiting the news,

Movie industry insider Daniel Richtman reports that Nintendo and Sony Pictures are teaming to produce The Legend of Zelda video game’s trilogy movie, which will span over a six-year period. The insider also claims that all major actors are being signed for long term contracts for all three movies, The film is expected to take place in the stunning landscapes of New Zealand.

A well-known industry insider Wario64 has posted on his social media account that the upcoming reveal date of Nintendo Switch 2 planned for April 2 may not be accurate. He reasons his rumor by pointing to Best Buy Canada, who recently deleted their blog post announcement of April 2 unveil. He also confirmed that another retailer also claimed the date to be an error.

A post shared by Nintendo of America on their YouTube channel indicates a new Direct planned today at 7 AM PT. The countdown for live Direct presentation has begun. A 30 minute Direct will cover upcoming game releases for original Switc, however, it is confirmed by Nintendo that there will be no announcemnets regarding new console Switch 2 on this Direct.

Nintendo Switch 2 is nearing its official reveal on April 2, with reports suggesting that the launch could be expected in June 2025. As this timeline perfectly aligns with the timeframe required for pre-order strategy and building anticipation among fans. Moreover, the June release will cover first phase of primary exclusive game release, however the second phase will begin in October and November and third in holiday season. All three phase game plan strategy will effect the hardwares dominance and success rate.

Xbox’a upcoming hybrid console which is to be a pc wrapped in a console might miss out on PlayStation exclusive PC games even if it successfully launches in 2027 for Steam and the Epic Games Store. This arises fresh concerns about platform rivalry and the challenges Microsoft faces in creating a truly open, PC-like console.

A surprising twist in the God of War franchise has surfaced. The earlier speculations about a remaster collection in development have proven wrong, as Jeff Grubb confirms that the God of War in a Greek setting featuring younger Kratos is only a side project and not a mainline story. He confirmed that the game is expected to launch later this year on PS5.

Assassin’s Creed Shadows launched on March 20, 2025, on Steam, PS5 and Xbox series X|S. After being postpomed multiple times and Ubisoft’s only hope to rebout things for the developer, the game has played its part. Shadows has surpassed 2 million players in just 2 days of release, becoming one of the best games ever of the series.

In a recent development, Sony released another patent like it did last year. This time the patent is about the use of eco-friendly power using solar energy for the PS5 controllers. The patent contains several diagrams and explanations. Sony Interactive Entertainment might introduce a new line of PS5 controllers in near future, which will word on both conventional power and solar power.

A journalist and host at Kinda Funny YouTube channel, Andy Cortez has revealed in a broadcast that the upcoming Phantom Blade Zero consists of three modes and eight different conclusions, The story developed after he posted a video in which he showed him playing the game before launch.

PUBG has released a press release yesterday in which they have revealed some exciting announcements for all. The new 2025 roadmap will feature new upgrades including the transition of PUBG to next-gen consoles, with Epic Games’ Unreal Engine 5 boosting the performance and overall gameplay.

Ronald Moore, the showrunner for the God of War TV show has revealed in an interview with Katie Sackhoff on YouTube that Amazon Prime has already ordered the season 2 of the series, even though the first season is still in scripting phase at the moment and the release date is also not available yet. However, the showrunner has also hinted on the release of the show very soon

An insider Dusk Golem has claimed in his recent leak about the Resident Evil 9’s long overhaul, making fans eagerly wait for more than a year and half now. Golem has said tha this delay is not any development issue, but due to the reinvention and evolutionary changes in the upcoming title which Capcom is undergoing with Resident Evil 9. Golem predicts as the release is expected this year, however, Leo Kennedy would be in lead role rather than Jill Valentine.

Horizon Zero Dawn’s Aloy Character which is performed by Ashly Burch has been leaked earlier this week with a tech demo using generative AI to train the character in a test environment. Burch has broken silence on this unsettling development raising concerns over the AI’s use in gaming industry as threat to performance gaming art form. She also highlighted SAG-AFTRA’s ongoing strike which is due to the same AI reason

Polish developer People Can Fly has managed an agreement with Sony Interactive Entertainment, according to which, the developer will produce PlayStation game on Sony-based IP. The agreement works on work-for-hire model and payment for the prototype will be given to PCF on each phase completion. If successful prototype is launched, this agreement could turn into long-term partnership.

Valve has been planning the launch of SteamOS beyond its own Steam Deck since 2024. Mentioning on multiple occasions, valve has stick to its a=goal, and is ready to deliver SteamOS for all device, not only the handheld gaming PCs.

Split Fiction is an action-adventure co-op title developed by Hazelight Studios and published by Electronic Arts earlier this month, On the release day, the game acheived a first ever highest Metacritic rating in a decade of above 90. The momentum continued and the game sold 1 million copies in just two days. Similarly, today the Studio reported that the title has surpassed 2 million sales mark in just a week, making it the fastest-seeling title of the company.

A minority stakeholder investment platform, AJ Investment’s CEO Juraj Krupa has criticized Ubisoft for being obscure and avoiding sharing franchises purchasing dealings of Microsoft, EA and other publishers to buy Ubisoft’s Holdings. Moreover, the recent setbacks faced by the company also damaged the stocks resulting in low investor confidence in the company.

Blizzard Entertainment has released news today confirming that the highly anticipated BlizzCon event, due to its 20th anniversary year, has been cancelled for 2025. This marks the series of two consecutive years of BlizzCon’s cancellation. The developer has assured a better event in the next year and has already revealed dates, which are 12-13 September.

Call of Duty ;Warzone’s older map from 2020 is going to launch again with updates and previous contents next month, As stated by Call of Duty X account, the launch is expected on April 3, which concides with the release of Warzone Season 3 and Black Ops 6.

Insider Jex Corden reveals that the next-gen Xbox will be a PC in a TV friendly console, expected in 2027, with no devkits shared yet.

A new Resident Evil movie by Barbarian’s Director, Zach Cregger, is scheduled for theater release on September 18, 2026.