➀ Sony's PlayStation 5 is outperforming PlayStation 4 sales since launch.

➁ Xbox Series is lagging behind Xbox One in terms of sales.

➂ Video game hardware sales have declined by 25% compared to 2023.

➀ Xbox unveiled its gaming lineup for the first half of 2025 at the Xbox Developer Direct, featuring titles like DOOM: The Dark Ages.

➁ The event included announcements for Ninja Gaiden 4, a graphical remaster of Ninja Gaiden 2, South of Midnight, Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, and Doom: The Dark Ages.

➂ Multiple games were given release dates, including Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 on April 24, 2025, and Doom: The Dark Ages on May 15, 2025.

➀ Assassin's Creed Shadows faced criticism over design, pricing, and animations before its release in March 2025.

➁ The game was delayed multiple times due to backlash and accusations of bot usage for positive promotion.

➂ Leaked screenshots and a preview by GamingTrends highlight a balance between RPG and stealth elements.

➀ ADATA and its gaming brand XPG showcased innovative gaming solutions at CES 2025, including a mini PSU.

➁ XPG introduced a new ITX chassis called Starfighter with an exclusive design language and support for NVIDIA's GeForce RTX 50-series GPUs.

➂ ADATA also presented a new PCIe 5.0 SSD with a liquid and air cooler block and a new gaming chair called Nexus Plus with adjustable features.

➀ GAINWARD's new GeForce RTX 5090D FROST graphics card is designed for the Chinese market with a snowflake-inspired design.

➁ The card includes a GB202 GPU with 21,760 CUDA cores, 32GB GDDR7 memory, and a 575W TDP.

➂ The card has restricted AI and crypto-mining performance.

➀ Microsoft has introduced Game Assist, a feature integrated with the Windows Game Bar, which allows gamers to access web advice without leaving their game.

➁ Game Assist operates through the Windows Game Bar (Win+G) and uses the same browser profile as Microsoft Edge on PC.

➂ The new feature encourages gamers to switch from alternatives like Steam Overlay due to its integration with the operating system and the latest features.

➀ NVIDIA is focusing on the future of gaming by aiming for extremely high refresh rates, potentially reaching up to 1000FPS.

➁ NVIDIA believes that with the advancement of AI-powered technologies, such as frame generation, high refresh rate monitors will become more common.

➂ The current challenges include the need for powerful graphics cards and the development of new AI technologies to achieve 1000Hz at 4K resolution.

➀ GeForce NOW, NVIDIA's cloud gaming service, is experiencing capacity issues, leading to it being 'sold out' in several regions.

➁ Despite these capacity issues, NVIDIA is expanding its reach with a native app for the Steam Deck and new game support.

➂ The service recently introduced a 100-hour monthly cap and support for VR headsets like the Apple Vision Pro and Meta Quest 3.

➀ Elon Musk admitted to breaking the terms of service for Path of Exile 2 and Diablo IV by engaging in account sharing and level boosting.

➁ The suspicions of cheating began when Musk revealed his POE 2 character was among the highest-ranked in the game.

➂ Streamer Quinn69 noticed Elon Musk's character was playing PoE while Musk attended President Trump's inauguration.

➀ An insider has revealed that several Microsoft-owned games, including Call of Duty, Fallout, and Diablo IV, are set to be released on the Nintendo Switch 2.

➁ Microsoft is rumored to bring six of its games over to the Nintendo Switch 2, according to an insider who outlined each of the rumored titles in a new YouTube video.

➂ Microsoft has been working to break down platform exclusivity barriers and has already started releasing once-Xbox-exclusive titles on competing platforms.

➀ RuneScape players are protesting against Jagex after a survey suggested the introduction of ads and microtransactions in the game.

➁ The survey also proposed more expensive membership tiers with various new features.

➂ Players reacted strongly, leading to in-game riots, canceled memberships, and negative reviews on Steam.

➀ NVIDIA's GeForce RTX 5090, set to launch on January 30, is expected to be the most powerful gaming GPU.

➁ The Founders Edition model features a new double flow-through thermal design, a smaller custom PCB, and a 575W power rating.

➂ The design is sleek, stylish, minimal, and unique, making it stand out among other GPUs.

➀ Grand Theft Auto VI is expected to break sales records upon its release.

➁ Industry experts anticipate Rockstar/TakeTwo Interactive to increase the price of GTA VI.

➂ The price increase might lead to an industry-wide adjustment in game pricing standards.

➀ Elon Musk admitted to cheating to become a top-ranked player in both Path of Exile 2 and Diablo IV.

➁ Private messages between Musk and a YouTuber revealed his cheating methods.

➂ The legitimacy of Musk's rankings in both games is now questioned due to his admission of account sharing.