➀ Following economic turmoil in the US due to increased tariffs, Nintendo delayed pre-orders for the Switch 2 in various regions. ➁ An insider suggests that Canadians should be able to pre-order the Switch 2 in a week's time. ➂ The pre-order date is expected to start from April 23rd, 2025, in Canada, but it is not confirmed for the US.

➀ The PS5 is experiencing a price increase in several regions, including the UK, after five years on the market; ➁ The price of the PS5 Digital Edition has risen by £70 in five years; ➂ The console is now more expensive than it was five years ago, despite the typical trend of hardware prices decreasing over time.

➀ The PS5 version of 'Indiana Jones and the Great Circle' includes only 20GB of data on the Blu-ray disc; ➁ The game requires an additional 100GB download to play; ➂ The decision not to use a 100GB disc is considered unfortunate, especially considering the minimum size for a 4K Blu-ray is 50GB.

➀ Sony has introduced a limited number of new themes for the PS5's Welcome Hub; ➁ The new themes are animated and based on various games; ➂ The update is currently available to select accounts only.

➀ The Australian Classification Board has listed both Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 and Modern Warfare 3. ➁ The titles are labeled as cross-gen, with MW2 featuring a 'PS5 Cross-Gen Edition'. ➂ Rumors suggest a major Game Pass update is coming soon.

➀ EA Sports has faced criticism for its Switch versions of games, lacking year-on-year tech enhancements; ➁ EA has not confirmed if the Switch 2 versions of EA FC and Madden NFL will include these enhancements; ➂ EA representatives stated that both experiences are being built for the new platform, aiming for feature parity 'as much as the hardware allows'.

➀ The Switch 2's game cartridges are limited to a maximum of 64GB of storage; ➁ Despite the hype, this decision has raised concerns among long-time fans; ➂ The current largest first-party title for Switch 2 is Mario Kart World at 23.4GB.

➀ Nintendo considered naming the successor to the Switch console 'Super Nintendo Switch'; ➁ The producer explained that the name was chosen to emphasize the new system developed by Nintendo; ➂ The decision was made to avoid confusion with the Super NES naming convention and to focus on the new system as the latest from Nintendo.

➀ Sony's PS5 Pro will support PSSR upscaler, which aims to match the quality of FSR 4 by next year; ➁ FSR 4's upscaler is a result of collaboration between AMD and Sony; ➂ Mark Cerny, lead console architect, is confident about the improvement of PSSR.

➀ HBO's The Last of Us Season 2 is set to premiere on April 13th; ➁ Sony announces a limited edition Last of Us themed PS5 DualSense controller; ➂ The controller features trophy icons representing the franchise's symbols and will be available on April 10th for £74.99.

➀ Sony has announced a new and improved PlayStation beta program; ➁ The program aims to make it easier for gamers to participate in various software betas; ➂ Users can register their interest in testing PS5 console games, new features, and more.

➀ Call of Duty 2025 is expected to still support last-gen consoles; ➁ It is rumored to be a sequel to Black Ops 2; ➂ This would be the 6th COD title to release on last-gen machines since the launch of PS5 and Xbox Series X|S.

➀ Capcom可能正在为其《生化危机》系列游戏开发多款端口，以现代标准进行重制；➁ 新的ESRB评级表明《生化危机：启示录》可能将推出Xbox Series版本；➂ 多款《生化危机》游戏被评级，但没有官方宣布，可能预示着一场大规模的《生化危机》活动。

➀ Phil Spencer discusses Xbox's strategy of releasing more first-party titles on competing platforms; ➁ Addresses the comparison with SEGA's pivot to third-party publishing in the 2000s; ➂ Emphasizes the importance of allowing more people to play on different platforms and the benefits of a diverse portfolio.

➀ Avowed has confirmed support for a 60fps mode on Xbox Series X; ➁ The game will not include level scaling and will allow players to play as a villain; ➂ There is a possibility of post-launch DLC.

➀ The Nintendo Switch has sold over 150 million units, surpassing the DS and nearly reaching the PS2's sales record; ➁ The company is willing to support the original Switch beyond the launch of its successor if there is demand; ➂ Mario Kart 8 + Deluxe has sold over 75 million copies, becoming the 4th best-selling game of all time.

➀ Forza Horizon 5 has been officially announced for PS5; ➁ The game is being developed by Panic Button in collaboration with Playground Games and Turn 10 Studios; ➂ The PS5 version is promised to include the same content as the Xbox and PC releases.

➀ The PS5 has outpaced the PS4 in the US, despite initial sales challenges due to global shortages and pandemic-related issues; ➁ Sony's console is currently 7% ahead of the PS4 in sales; ➂ The Xbox Series X|S, however, has failed to match the sales of the Xbox One, trailing behind by 18%.

➀ Since the start of 2025, there have been numerous leaks and rumors about the highly anticipated Nintendo Switch 2. It appears that an official reveal is just days away, as an insider claims the next-generation console could be announced by Nintendo as soon as this week. ➁ NateTheHate, a known industry insider, revealed in their podcast that the Switch 2 will be announced on Thursday, January 16. The reveal is expected to focus almost exclusively on the console itself, with no games being showcased. ➂ The anticipation for the upcoming console is high, especially since the last Nintendo system was released a long time ago. The lack of games in the initial reveal suggests that the hardware itself might be the main focus.