The console sales gap is huge, with PS5 outselling Xbox by up to 4:1. Yet, engagement data tells a different story, especially for shooter games. This explains why publishers, including Sony, still see value in the Xbox platform.
Despite a strong launch earlier in 2025, the Nintendo Switch 2’s holiday sales momentum has stalled. According to new reports, sales in the US were down about 35% compared to the original Switch’s first Christmas in 2017.
An attack on Rainbow Six Siege granted players roughly 2 billion credits each, worth an estimated $13.3 million. Ubisoft was forced to take servers offline and is now investigating without banning users.
Lenovo is pushing a surprise update to its Legion Go handhelds that brings major optimizations for Microsoft’s Xbox Full Screen Experience. The update, version 1.3.4.9, adds a quick toggle, a dedicated widget, and improves system resource allocation for a more console-like feel.
A major hack hit Rainbow Six Siege over the weekend, corrupting accounts with fake credits and items. Ubisoft has shut down all servers and is rolling back all transactions to Saturday morning to fix the mess.
Nintendo’s Switch 2 had a brilliant launch year with a strong lineup, but delays for major ports like Borderlands 4 hint at hardware struggles. The console’s future relies on unannounced blockbusters and consistent third-party support.
The Steam outage reportedly began mid-afternoon Eastern Time on Wednesday, December 24th. Gamers took to social media to vent their frustration over the terrible timing.
IO Interactive’s 007 First Light has been pushed back from March to May 27, 2026. The developer says the delay is for final polish on the already fully playable game. This is the first major Bond game in over a decade.
Netflix is making a major move into gaming by acquiring avatar platform Ready Player Me. The company’s team of 20 will join Netflix, and its services for developers will be shut down by January 31st, 2026.
Sony is bringing its PlayStation ecosystem to PC gamers through the PlayStation Plus PC app. The service, formerly known as PlayStation Now, focuses on game streaming. It requires a PSN account and a compatible controller to bridge the console-PC divide.
