➀ Acer introduces a new range of BiFrost and Nitro series graphics cards for AMD's RX 9000 GPUs; ➁ The cards are powered by AMD's new RDNA 4 architecture with improved raytracing and AI capabilities; ➂ The Predator BiFrost RX 9070 XT features boost clock speeds up to 3100MHz.

➀ Nvidia announced the official launch of RTX Remix, supporting DLSS 4 and RTX Neural Shaders, allowing developers to add ray-traced effects to classic games. ➁ 90% of RTX GPU users utilize features like DLSS, ray-traced graphics, and Nvidia Reflex. ➂ Nvidia shipped twice as many RTX 50 GPUs as RTX 40 GPUs at launch.

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 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 The Pokémon Trading Card Game's mobile adaptation, Pokémon TCG Pocket, has surpassed 100 million downloads; ➁ The Triumphant Light update introduces new cards and gameplay mechanics; ➂ Special promotions and ranked matches are announced for Pokémon Day 2025.

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 Pokémon TCG Pocket, released in November, has surpassed 60 million downloads in just over a month; ➁ Over 40 billion total cards have been acquired by players worldwide; ➂ Players are gifted the Promo Pokédex card to celebrate the achievement.

➀ Pokémon TCG Pocket, released over a month ago, has already surpassed 60 million downloads; ➁ The game focuses on opening packs and unlocking new cards; ➂ Despite reaching 10 million downloads faster than Pokémon GO, TCG Pocket still has a long way to go to reach its 600 million downloads.

➀ Microsoft recently released their annual Xbox year-in-review, similar to Spotify-Wrapped, allowing users to view their gaming statistics from the past year. Now, PS4/5 owners can enjoy the same experience with the 2024 PlayStation wrap-up. The website is live and offers a variety of statistics about users' gaming habits, including achievements, most played games, and more. Notably, this year's wrap-up also includes lifelong statistics, tracking the user's entire PlayStation account history. ➁ The 2024 wrap-up celebrates the 30th anniversary of the PlayStation brand with a retro aesthetic and graphics. ➃ Sony is offering more than just a typical annual wrap-up to celebrate this milestone.

➀ A surprising report claims Sony is developing a new portable console following the success of the PlayStation Portal remote play accessory; ➁ More insiders corroborate the claims, suggesting the device is more than just a pipe dream; ➂ Digital Foundry confirms hearing similar reports from multiple sources, indicating Sony's intention to develop a real device.

➀ Sony has introduced a new feature for PS5 owners to customise their console's software based on their favorite PlayStation generation; ➁ The update includes classic boot music and visuals from PS1, PS2, PS3, and PS4; ➂ This feature is available for a limited time to celebrate the 30th anniversary of PlayStation.

➀ Microsoft announced the release of a new Xbox app for mobile in May; ➁ The app was initially planned to launch in July but has been delayed due to legal issues; ➂ Microsoft's team has the functionality ready to launch as soon as the court makes a final decision; ➃ Google suggests that Microsoft has the ability to offer Xbox games on Android but has chosen not to.

➀ The developers of Cities: Skylines 2 are facing difficulties in getting the game to run on consoles; ➁ The console version is experiencing issues with simulation and graphics, leading to frame rate drops and memory overload; ➂ The team is working on optimizations and solutions to address these issues, but a release date is still uncertain.

➀ 2K has removed its launcher from all its Steam and Epic Games Store titles; ➁ The move is welcomed by many players who found the launcher unnecessary and problematic; ➂ The removal of the launcher should make it easier to preserve older games in the long run.

➀ The PlayStation 5 Pro has exceeded the pre-order sales of the PS4 Pro during the same period; ➁ Despite its high price, the console is performing well with its target audience; ➂ Sony's CFO believes the product is not adversely affecting its sales plan.