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PS5, PS5 Pro and PS5 Portal Prices Are Going Up in Southeast Asian Markets

PS5, PS5 Pro and PS5 Portal Prices Are Going Up in Southeast Asian Markets

Singapore, Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, and Vietnam will see console prices falling in line with the US, Europe, UK, and Japan.

New Star Fox Title Launching in June, But April Reveal is Up in the Air – Rumor

New Star Fox Title Launching in June, But April Reveal is Up in the Air – Rumor

Insider NateTheHate says this could mean a "marketing pivot" from Nintendo, but remains highly confident in its release this June.

Steam Controller Launches on May 4th, According to Another Early Review

Steam Controller Launches on May 4th, According to Another Early Review

At the time of publishing, the review by Japanese publication 4Gamer has been taken down alongside all of its associated social media posts.

Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Resynced’s Map Revealed, Largely Unchanged From Original

Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Resynced’s Map Revealed, Largely Unchanged From Original

The map is a more stylized version rather than a strictly utilitarian one, and shows most of the same landmasses as the 2013 original.

Xbox CEO Wants the Platform to be “Open for More People to Create”

Xbox CEO Wants the Platform to be “Open for More People to Create”

As for what this means for the Asus ROG Xbox Ally, Asha Sharma said that she wasn't part of the conversations happening at the time.

Gothic Remake Doesn’t Have a Minimap to Stay Immersive Like the Original, Says Director

Gothic Remake Doesn’t Have a Minimap to Stay Immersive Like the Original, Says Director

Reinhard Pollice also confirmed that the studio had discussed introducing character customization but eventually decided against it.

Final Fantasy 10 25th Anniversary Celebration Kicks Off With New Website, Merchandise

Final Fantasy 10 25th Anniversary Celebration Kicks Off With New Website, Merchandise

Final Fantasy 10 was released on the PS2 all the way back in June, 2001, and was the first fully-3D entry in the franchise.

Assassin’s Creed Codename Hexe Has Fewer “Magical” Elements Since Leadership Change – Rumor

Assassin’s Creed Codename Hexe Has Fewer “Magical” Elements Since Leadership Change – Rumor

A gameplay feature that involved controlling a cat has reportedly been removed, but the title's story is apparently unchanged.

Steam Controller Costs $99, According to Early Positive Review

Steam Controller Costs $99, According to Early Positive Review

The review praised the trackpads, improved face buttons, and more, while criticising the thumbsticks and the lack of an audio jack.

Alien: Isolation 2 is Developed on Unreal Engine 5, per Recent Job Listing

Alien: Isolation 2 is Developed on Unreal Engine 5, per Recent Job Listing

Creative Assembly is also hiring for a Game Design Director to "define and deliver a long-term roadmap" and "a multi-year release plan."

Marvel’s Venom is Reportedly Still in Development – Rumor

Marvel’s Venom is Reportedly Still in Development – Rumor

While Nadji Jeter, who voices Miles Morales, claims it was scrapped, Bloomberg's Jason Schreier seemingly reports otherwise.

Final Fantasy 14 is Coming to Switch 2 in August, Nintendo Switch Online Not Required

Final Fantasy 14 is Coming to Switch 2 in August, Nintendo Switch Online Not Required

A separate subscription is still required, but like other platforms, there's a free trial, with Shadowbringers set to be added.

Assassin’s Creed Codename Hexe Game Director Departs Ubisoft

Assassin’s Creed Codename Hexe Game Director Departs Ubisoft

Benoit Richer recently left Ubisoft to join Servo Games, an indie studio with "industry veterans" as its new game director.

Alien: Isolation Sequel Gets First Teaser Aptly Titled “False Sense of Security”

Alien: Isolation Sequel Gets First Teaser Aptly Titled “False Sense of Security”

A ruined building in the dark, a telephone in the rain - Creative Assembly sure knows how to tease its long-awaited survival horror sequel.

Battlefield Film From Michael B. Jordan and Mission Impossible Director is in Early Stages – Rumor

Battlefield Film From Michael B. Jordan and Mission Impossible Director is in Early Stages – Rumor

The film was reportedly pitched to Apple and Sony and sees Christopher McQuarrie potentially writing, producing and directing.

Fable Lacking the Classic Morality System is a “Real Shame,” Says Peter Molyneux

Fable Lacking the Classic Morality System is a “Real Shame,” Says Peter Molyneux

The former Lionhead Studios boss, who created the original games, still hopes for a "little bit of evil and good alignment in there."

Exodus Gameplay Teaser Highlights Persepolis, Jun Aslan’s Home

Exodus Gameplay Teaser Highlights Persepolis, Jun Aslan’s Home

From the neighboring Galarus to Oupávia Space Tower, the planet offers quite a few sights for Jun to take in while kicking back.

Final Fantasy 14: Evercold Expansion Announced, Drops January 2027

Final Fantasy 14: Evercold Expansion Announced, Drops January 2027

Evercold brings new content, a new dynamic seasons system, and a new Warrior of Light whose adventure is looking quite compelling.

Fairgame$ Fails to Impress in Latest Pre-Alpha Playtest – Rumor

Fairgame$ Fails to Impress in Latest Pre-Alpha Playtest – Rumor

The alleged extraction mode Cargo Heist reportedly failed to impress with playtesters complaining about the classes, movement, and more.

Xbox CEO Will Take “Data and Strategic Driven” Approach to Exclusivity, Won’t Commit to Time Frame

Xbox CEO Will Take “Data and Strategic Driven” Approach to Exclusivity, Won’t Commit to Time Frame

"I want to make the right decision, not the fastest decision," says Asha Sharma, who will "share more when we're ready."