➀ Destiny 2 is currently in a challenging position, but the franchise is looking up with the upcoming mobile game Destiny: Rising; ➁ Destiny: Rising, a mobile-exclusive game, is set to launch on August 28th on both iOS and Android; ➂ The game is developed by NetEase and includes familiar elements from D2 with unique features like rogue-lite mode and 3rd-person option.

➀ Microsoft Game Studios founding member claims 'Xbox has no desire' to ship hardware; ➁ Laura Fryer, a founding member of Microsoft Games Studios, expresses her concerns about the future of Xbox; ➂ Fryer suggests that Xbox's focus is shifting towards Game Pass and away from hardware development.

➀ After a year of PlayStation 5 exclusivity, Stellar Blade from studio SHIFTUP launched on PC last week, selling over 1 million copies almost immediately and breaking records for Sony on Steam. ➁ According to new reports, a Switch 2 version of Stellar Blade is on its way. ➂ The studio SHIFTUP has secured an official developer kit for Switch 2 and has begun initial work, which is closely linked to their IP expansion strategy.

➀ The PS5 has generated over $13 billion in profits; ➁ This figure exceeds the combined profits of all previous PlayStation console generations; ➂ The rise of multiplayer live service games and microtransactions has contributed significantly to PlayStation's profits.

➀ The ROG Xbox Ally handhelds were officially unveiled at Microsoft's recent Xbox Games Showcase; ➁ The release date is tentatively set for late October, with the lower-powered version costing $499 and the premium version $799; ➂ The OS of the Xbox Ally is more open, allowing users to access multiple storefronts without subsidies.

➀ The Summer Game Fest 2025 has set a new record with nearly 50 million live streams; ➁ The event saw a peak concurrent audience of over 3 million, up 89% from last year; ➂ Despite the absence of E3, the Summer Game Fest is maintaining the spirit of the Electronic Entertainment Expo.

➀ The PlayStation 5 has finally surpassed the PS4 in monthly active users, marking a significant milestone for the console. ➁ Sony's latest business segment meeting revealed that around 2/3rds of the 124 million active PlayStation users are on PS5. ➃ Despite the majority of titles still supporting last-gen consoles, the PS5's user base continues to grow.

➀ The DualSense controller of the PlayStation 5 can receive updates to improve connection stability and haptic accuracy. ➁ An upcoming update will allow it to pair with multiple devices simultaneously. ➂ This feature is particularly useful for users who frequently switch between PS5, PC, and smartphones.

➀ Apple removed Fortnite from its iOS app store in 2020 due to Epic's alternative in-app payment system; ➁ Fortnite returned to Apple devices last month with 10 million downloads; ➂ 40% of these users chose Epic's in-app payment system over Apple's.

➀ SEGA has announced Sonic Blitz, a collectible card game inspired by the success of Marvel Snap and Pokemon TCG Pocket; ➁ The game is set to launch in the Philippines with a technical test on iOS and Android devices; ➂ The company is evaluating the game's potential for a global launch based on player feedback and performance.

➀ Sega has been supportive of mobile platforms, releasing both original titles and ports of classics. ➁ Many classic Sega titles have been updated with an end-of-service message. ➃ The delisting may be due to updated APIs or preparation for a mobile game subscription service.

➀ Summer Game Fest is confirmed to return in 2025; ➁ Over 60 partner publishers will be present, including PlayStation, Xbox, and Nintendo; ➂ The event will feature new exclusive announcements and gameplay reveals.

➀ Sony announced the shutdown of PlayStation Stars, a loyalty program introduced in 2022; ➁ The program was not as successful as expected and will be discontinued; ➂ Existing members will have until July 23, 2025, to continue earning rewards, after which the service will cease entirely.

➀ Nvidia announced the RTX 5060, available today in both desktop graphics card and laptop GPU form; ➁ The RTX 5060 is capable of running many AAA games at max settings with over 100 frames per second; ➂ Nvidia previewed the upcoming Path Tracing update for DOOM: The Dark Ages and announced 10 more titles launching with or updating to DLSS 4 this year.

➀ Sony's PlayStation Portal has been a surprise hit since its launch; ➁ Sony has provided strong support and added new functionalities; ➂ The PS Portal is said to be a 'strong and profitable peripheral'; ➃ Initial stock sold out in two days; ➄ Continued improvement and addition of cloud streaming.

➀ Nintendo has released a significant firmware update for the original Switch; ➁ The update brings visual changes and new features in line with the upcoming Switch 2; ➂ It includes new icons, user-verification settings, and improvements to data transfer and online licensing.

➀ Sony has restored fan-favorite console themes to the PS5 with the latest system update; ➁ The update also includes a new Audio Focus mode to enhance the audio experience; ➂ The return of the 30th anniversary PlayStation themes is now available under the 'Appearance and Sound' settings.

➀ Sony has launched a PS5 rental service in Japan; ➁ The service is achieving high utilization rates; ➂ GEO Corporation's rental service is particularly successful with nearly 100% utilization at half of the stores.

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 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'.