Steam’s 2025 Data Shows We’re All Stuck in the Past
Valve’s annual Steam Replay feature is out, and the aggregated data tells a familiar story. The vast majority of player time is being spent on games that are years, or even decades, old.
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The Game Awards 2025 Kicks Off With a 2027 Game
The Game Awards 2025 has begun, and the first announcement is a bit of a head-scratcher. ‘The Free Shepherd,’ a game featuring a shepherd dog, is coming to PS5 and Steam, but not until 2027.
Microsoft’s 2026 Plan: Making Windows 11 a Gaming Beast
Microsoft is shifting its focus for Windows 11 in 2026 from new features to deep system optimization for gaming. The plan targets background workloads, power scheduling, and graphics, with key tech like Auto Super Resolution going public. A public preview for AMD Ryzen AI NPUs is slated for early 20
Bethesda Shadowdrops Skyrim on Nintendo Switch 2 Today
Bethesda has shadowdropped The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Anniversary Edition on the Nintendo Switch 2. The release includes exclusive Legend of Zelda content and enhanced performance over the original Switch version.
How Flight Simulator Started Microsoft’s PlayStation Avalanche
According to the franchise head, Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 was the catalyst for Xbox games coming to PlayStation. He first proposed the idea internally two and a half years ago, was initially told no, but Sony’s proactive interest changed everything. This move was enabled by a new “thin client
Total War’s Big 25th Birthday: Medieval 3, Warhammer 3 DLC, and a New Engine
Creative Assembly dropped a massive set of announcements for the Total War series’ 25th anniversary. The headlines are a new Medieval 3, a major Warhammer 3 update for summer 2026, and a new engine that will bring the franchise to PlayStation and Xbox for the first time.
The Long-Awaited Cyberpunk Game Replaced Finally Has a Date
The indie cyberpunk title Replaced, known for its gorgeous visuals, has finally locked in a release date. After a long delay that included the studio relocating due to war, it’s set to arrive in early 2026.
Xbox’s Mobile App Is Finally Getting a Real Store
The long-awaited overhaul of the Xbox mobile app is in testing. A new, fully-featured store tab lets beta users browse, buy, and wishlist games without ever opening a browser.
Nvidia slashes GeForce NOW Ultimate price by 50% for Black Friday
Nvidia is offering a major Black Friday discount on its premium GeForce NOW Ultimate tier, cutting the price in half to just $10 per month. The deal runs through November 30 and includes access to new RTX 5080-class servers and priority streaming access.
Ubisoft’s Microtransaction Defense: Paying For Updates
Ubisoft is defending microtransactions in Assassin’s Creed Shadows, arguing they’re essential for funding post-launch content. The company says optional purchases enable free updates like the recent Attack on Titan crossover. This comes as the series exceeded expectations and Tencent prepares to inv