➀ Marvel Rivals, a current-gen exclusive Hero Shooter, is reportedly set to release on PS4; ➁ The move is surprising as many live-service titles are dropping last-gen support; ➂ The game's Unreal Engine 5 roots and destructible environments present a challenge for last-gen performance.
Recent #Console Gaming news in the semiconductor industry
➀ Gears of War: Reloaded, a remake of the 2006 classic, has surpassed 1 million players just two days after its release; ➁ The game is a day-one addition to Xbox Game Pass; ➂ Gears of War: Reloaded is currently the 5th best-selling game on PS5.
➀ Death Stranding 2: On The Beach has received 'Universal Acclaim' with a Metacritic score of 90; ➁ The sequel has significantly improved action and combat without overshadowing the experience; ➂ The game is set to launch on June 26th on PS5.
➀ A leaker claims an enhanced port of 'Crash Team Racing: Nitro-Fueled' called 'Grand Prix Edition' is coming to current-gen consoles and PC in 2026; ➁ The game is said to include new characters, a new track, and the Grand Prix; ➂ The title will reportedly feature cross-play support for all current-gen platforms.
➀ After a long hiatus, the Crash Bandicoot series returned with the PS4 remake of the original Crash Bandicoot trilogy, selling over 20 million copies. ➁ Crash Team Racing: Nitro-Fueled, released in 2019, has reached a milestone of selling over 10 million copies. ➂ The game is a remake of the 1999 PSOne classic and has not been released on PC. ➃ Since the revival of the series in 2017, several games have been released, with Nitro-Fueled being the second best-selling title after the N.Sane Trilogy.
➀ Final Fantasy 16 has a surprise release on Xbox earlier this month; ➁ Digital Foundry's benchmarking shows the game runs at consistently lower resolutions than the PS5 version, reaching 720p in performance mode; ➂ While the Xbox version offers a more consistent 60FPS, the PS5 version boasts sharper graphics.
➀ CD Projekt Red revealed their console-first approach for The Witcher 4 during the State of Unreal presentation; ➁ The game is being developed for consoles first and then scaled up for PCs; ➂ The team faces challenges in achieving 60fps on the Xbox Series S.
➀ MindsEye, a new game by former Rockstar producer Leslie Benzies, is set for a complex launch; ➁ The game requires a day-one patch for full functionality, but Xbox users will not receive it due to certification policies; ➂ The patch is crucial for the game's intended experience, and PC and PlayStation players will get it soon, while Xbox users may have to wait a week.
➀ Sega announced the upgrade of Virtua Fighter 5 R.E.V.O. for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, and Nintendo Switch 2; ➁ Cross-play capabilities will be introduced, allowing PC and console players to compete; ➂ Additional content is expected to be added to the console versions, with details to be revealed in future updates.
➀ After many leaks and rumors, Microsoft officially announced Gears of War: Reloaded for PC, PS5, and Xbox. ➁ The Xbox version is reportedly a digital-only release, continuing Microsoft's trend of devaluing physical media. ➂ The PS5 and PC versions will have physical copies, while the Xbox version will not, raising concerns about Microsoft's future in the hardware space.
➀ Returnal celebrates its 4th anniversary with a surprise PS5 Pro patch; ➁ The patch offers up to 2.5X the pixels on PS5 Pro for a higher resolution experience; ➂ The update boosts resolution from native 1080p to dynamic 1728-1350p.
➀ Yacht Club Games announced the release of Shovel Knight Dig, a 2D side-scrolling dungeon-crawling roguelite platformer, in 2022, initially available on Steam, Nintendo Switch, and Apple Arcade. ➁ The game is now coming to PlayStation and Xbox, with the final major update including new bosses, quests, secrets, and game-changing upgrades. ➂ Fans are eagerly waiting for the team's next big title, Mina the Hollower.
➀ Ubisoft has released a surprise update for Far Cry 4 on consoles, unlocking 60fps gameplay; ➁ The update does not include additional enhancements, unlike the Assassin's Creed Syndicate patch; ➂ Ubisoft continues to support their games even after a decade of release, especially for free updates.
➀ The Nintendo Switch 2 is reviewed as an evolution of the popular Nintendo console with improved hardware and game lineup;
➁ The review highlights the black matte finish, larger display, and new kickstand;
➂ The article discusses the inclusion of mouse controls and various resolution options, along with the announcement of new accessories like the Pro Controller and Nintendo Camera.
➀ Black Ops 6 Season 3 introduces a new console-only crossplay toggle; ➁ Console players can now opt out of crossplay with PC entirely; ➂ The change is supported by fans due to cheating issues with PC players.
➀ People Can Fly, known for developing the FPS Bulletstorm, has entered a partnership with Sony to develop a new game based on one of Sony's IPs; ➁ The agreement was signed on March 13, 2025; ➂ The new game, codenamed Project Delta, is based on Sony's intellectual property rights.
➀ The First Descendant, launched last year, is set to be delisted in June; ➁ The PS4 and Xbox One versions will be discontinued; ➂ Nexon announced this during a developer livestream, stating it's to allow for bigger updates with greater scope.
➀ Gears 5 has been released for almost six years, and fans are eagerly waiting for the next entry in the popular third-person shooter series. ➁ The game, initially announced for 2025, is now expected to launch in 2026. ➂ The delay aligns with the release of Fable in 2026 and suggests a simultaneous launch on PS5, PC, and Xbox.
➀ A modified version of the Nintendo GameCube and Wii has been made to run Windows NT for PowerPC, allowing for the installation of the classic game Doom.
➁ The build, named Entii, is optimized for the PowerPC architecture of these consoles and supports basic Windows NT functionalities.
➂ Despite the lack of sound and limited online capabilities, the project serves as a snapshot of Windows NT and PowerPC in the era before Windows NT 3.5.
➀ Night Dive Studios has released a major update for Turok: Dinosaur Hunter, adding native PS5 and Xbox Series X|S support and various new features; ➁ Notable updates include high refresh rate support, improved gamepad functionality, new restored cut content, and graphical improvements; ➂ The update is welcomed by the community, and hopes are high for similar upgrades to other Night Dive remasters.
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