A new survey from Deku Deals shows that despite fan outrage, Switch 2 owners are buying physical games that are just download codes on a card. The data reveals a messy reality for physical media in an age of massive game file sizes.
Xbox Game Studios head Craig Duncan is raving about Playground Games’ Fable reboot, calling its ‘Living Population’ feature “mindblowing.” He also acknowledged the studio’s inconsistent multiplatform strategy, promising to work on being more uniform moving forward.
Eurogamer’s team is split on the new Fable reboot. Some see a safe but welcome return to Albion, while others worry it lacks the series’ old ambition. After 16 years, is familiarity the right move?
Lenovo is launching a new version of its Legion Go 2 handheld PC with SteamOS preinstalled. The models, starting at $1,199 in June, pack high-end specs like an 8.8-inch OLED screen and detachable controllers. It’s a direct challenge to the convenience of the Steam Deck.
A teardown of the Google Play Store app suggests a new “Try before you buy” feature for premium games is in the works. The tool would be opt-in for developers, aiming to convert hesitant users into paying customers.
GIN e-bikes has secured €215,000 in debt funding to expand its PLUTO e-bike subscription service in London. The two-year loan will finance 160 new bikes as the startup targets 100 active subscribers within six months. The company, founded in 2022, pivoted from direct sales to a rental model targetin
NVIDIA is making its GeForce Now cloud gaming service more accessible with native clients for Linux and Amazon Fire TV. The premium RTX 5080 tier, which costs $19.99 per month, is also getting major new games like *Crimson Desert* and *007 First Light*.
The head of Embark Studios is once again defending the use of AI voice tech in the hit game Arc Raiders. He argues it’s a tool for efficiency and quality, not for replacing jobs, even as some voice actors criticize the practice.
Microsoft is planning a major Xbox Developer Direct showcase for January 2026. Following a quiet Game Awards for Xbox, exec Matt Booty says they have more 2026 games than can fit in a single event.
The action-adventure game South of Midnight is expanding beyond Xbox. Developer Compulsion Games announced a multi-platform release for Spring 2026. This continues the trend of former Xbox exclusives finding new audiences.
