Report: Sony surveying developers about ending PlayStation disc support
A shift away from physical media would reshape how PlayStation games are sold and preserved, and the survey signals Sony is weighing the move.
Gamesindustry · +14 outlets
Nadella says Xbox must invent a "sustainable business model" to reach more players
The Microsoft CEO's comments come as the Xbox division faces pressure to justify its spending and expand beyond console hardware.
Gamesindustry · +14 outlets
Steam mass arbitration case proceeds as "Valve Corporation v. Users of Valve's Video Game Platform"
Lawyers recruited thousands of gamers to bypass Valve's forced arbitration clause and press monopoly claims against Steam.
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Rockstar takes legal action after modders port GTA 5 to Nintendo Switch
The unofficial Switch port team is shutting down, underscoring how aggressively Rockstar polices fan projects ahead of GTA 6.
Dexerto · +2 outlets
Apple ordered to pay $5.7B over phone vibration patents, will appeal
A federal jury found Apple infringed vibration technology patents, one of the largest patent damages awards against the company.
Dexerto · +14 outlets
Minecraft reveals The Sift, its first new dimension in over 10 years
Mojang's first new dimension in more than a decade is a major content addition for the industry's best-selling game.
Dexerto · +14 outlets
DICE explains how it rebounded from Battlefield 2042's launch to ship Battlefield 6
The studio's recovery story is a case study in franchise rehabilitation after one of the most poorly received launches in the series.
Gamesindustry · +1 outlets
GTA 6's "advanced" weather system confirmed after years of rumors
Confirmation of the weather tech adds to the steady drip of official details about Rockstar's most anticipated release.
Dexerto · +3 outlets
Warzone devs confirm weapon camos won't carry over after Modern Warfare 4 update
The change affects years of player cosmetic investment and follows the integration of Warzone with the next Call of Duty title.
Dexerto · +2 outlets
God of War Laufey Digital Deluxe Edition contents and pre-order bonus revealed
Pre-orders for the next God of War open September 29, with Sony detailing the editions and a new Serpent Bow detail.
Dexerto · +14 outlets
AEW wrestler PAC dies at 40, one day after his final match
The death of the performer known as PAC and Neville was confirmed by All Elite Wrestling.
Dexerto · +14 outlets
11-year-old wins esports gold at Asian Games in Puyo Puyo Champions
The medal at an Olympic-sanctioned event highlights esports' continued integration into major multi-sport competitions.
Dexerto · +12 outlets
Walmart promises not to use AI to secretly charge shoppers higher prices
The pledge addresses growing consumer and regulatory scrutiny of algorithmic personalized pricing in retail.
Dexerto · +5 outlets
Microsoft's Minecraft rollercoaster and first official Minecraft hotel coming to Chessington in 2027
The attractions extend the Minecraft brand into physical location-based entertainment.
Dexerto · +9 outlets
Kyedae confirms Twitch return date after 18-month hiatus
The comeback of a high-profile streamer is a notable moment for Twitch's creator roster after a long absence.
Dexerto · +3 outlets
Discord tests "Game Mode" feature to cut PC resource use during play
The feature targets a long-standing complaint about the app's overhead while gaming.
Dexerto · +11 outlets
Bestselling debut novel dropped from France's Prix Goncourt over AI authorship claims
The removal, followed by plagiarism reports, is a high-profile test of how literary prizes handle AI-written work.
Dexerto · +1 outlets
Costco says $184M tariff refund is funding lower prices, with more cuts to come
The disclosure ties a major tariff ruling to visible price changes for consumers.
Dexerto · +1 outlets