New PS5 System Update Beta Makes DualSense Controller Pairing Easier Across Devices

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Sony has launched a beta version of a new PlayStation 5 system update. The update introduces a feature that lets the DualSense wireless controller pair with multiple devices more easily. This update is currently available only to invited beta testers in the US, Canada, Japan, the UK, Germany, and France. Here’s what’s new and how … Read more

Battlefield 6 Reveal Set for July 24: Open Beta and Single-Player Campaign Details Confirmed

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Electronic Arts (EA) has officially announced that Battlefield 6 will be revealed with a trailer on July 24, 2025, at 8 AM PT (11 AM ET / 5 PM CET). The reveal will showcase the highly anticipated shooter, including details about its open beta and single-player campaign. Developed by DICE, Motive, Criterion, and Ripple Effect … Read more

Nintendo Switch and Switch 2 Firmware Update 20.2.0 Released

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Nintendo has rolled out firmware update 20.2.0 for both the Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2. This update addresses a specific issue with system transfers and improves overall performance for a smoother user experience. Update 20.2.0 Details  Parental Control Fix: The update resolves a problem where Parental Control settings were not properly transferred from a … Read more

PlayStation 30th Anniversary DualSense, PS5 Digital Bundle, and Portal Get Limited Restock

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Sony has announced a limited restock of its PlayStation 30th Anniversary Collection, featuring the retro-inspired DualSense controller, PS5 Digital Edition Console Bundle, and PlayStation Portal. The restock is set to launch on September 9, 2025, with pre-orders opening exclusively on PlayStation Direct. PlayStation Plus members get early access starting July 21, 2025, at 7:00 AM … Read more

Oblivion Remastered Patch 1.2 Boosts Performance, But Native 4K Struggles on RTX 5080

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The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered has received the latest Patch 1.2 update, which aims to improve performance issues that have plagued the game since its April 2025 launch. While the patch brings noticeable improvements, even high-end hardware like the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 still struggles to exceed 30 FPS at native 4K resolution with … Read more

Steam’s New In-Game Overlay Performance Monitor Now Live with Latest Client Update

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Steam has rolled out a new in-game overlay performance monitor with today’s Steam Client update, July 1, 2025. This feature overlays detailed performance data on your game, helping you understand how your PC is handling gameplay and pinpoint issues affecting performance. The performance monitor goes beyond the classic FPS counter. It displays frame rate values, … Read more

Xbox Founding Member Calls Hardware Business “Dead” Amid Multiplatform Shift

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Laura Fryer, a founding member of the Xbox team and former director of the Xbox Advanced Technology Group, has raised concerns about Microsoft’s current gaming strategy. In a recent YouTube video, she called the Xbox hardware business “effectively dead” and criticized the company’s “Xbox Anywhere” multiplatform approach as “style with no substance.” Fryer, who helped … Read more