FTC's legal challenge against Microsoft's $69 billion purchase of Call of Duty maker Activision Blizzard has been rejected by a US Court. A three-judge panel unanimously ruled that the lower judge had applied the correct legal standards and said the FTC had not shown it was likely to succeed on its claims that the merger would restrict competition.
Nintendo on Thursday said it expects to sell 15 million Switch 2 units. The gaming device is the successor to the Switch, which has sold more than 150 million units since its 2017 launch and transformed Nintendo's fortunes after the Wii U flopped.
Grand Theft Auto 6’s second trailer has smashed viewing records across social media platforms. Developer Rockstar Games has reportedly claimed that the GTA 6 trailer 2 is the biggest video launch of all time, pulling ahead of trailer launches for popular films like Deadpool & Wolverine.
Rockstar Games released the second trailer for Grand Theft Auto 6 Tuesday without any prior announcement, sending fans into a frenzy. The studio has now reiterated that the trailer footage was captured “entirely in-game" on a PS5 and included some gameplay along with cinematics.
Xbox games occupied the top three spots on the digital bestsellers’ list on the PS5 in April. These best-selling games include The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered from Bethesda and the PS5 port of Forza Horizon 5 from Playground Games, both of which launched in April.
Split Fiction, the genre-bending co-op adventure title from Hazelight Studios, has sold four million copies, the studio announced Wednesday. The confirmation came after publisher Electronic Arts said at its Q4 2025 earnings call that the game was nearing the sales milestone and was “highly successful” for the company, exceeding its expectations.
Asus ROG Ally 2 is expected to launch in the coming weeks as the company's next handheld gaming console, and the design and specifications of the device recently leaked online. A US FCC listing indicates both the ROG Ally 2 and the Xbox-branded 'Project Kennan' will feature 7-inch 120Hz displays and run on AMD processors. Leaked images also give us a good look at the upcoming devices.
Microsoft has announced the next Xbox exclusive going multiplatform. Gears of War: Reloaded, a remastered version of the original game, will release on PC, PS5 and Xbox Series S/X on August 26, 2025, the company said Monday.
Electronic Arts (EA) forecast fiscal 2026 bookings above Wall Street expectations on Tuesday. EA's positive outlook signals the gaming industry's optimism around sales resilience in the face of a broader pullback in consumer spending amid macroeconomic volatility stemming from US tariffs.
Days after announcing that Grand Theft Auto 6 would be delayed to 2026, Rockstar Games shared the second trailer of the game Tuesday in a surprise drop, revealing details about the story, characters and setting. GTA 6 trailer 2 finally showcases Jason Duval, the second playable protagonist in the game alongside Lucia, who received the spotlight in the first trailer.
Grand Theft Auto 6 was delayed last week, shifting its original Fall 2025 release window to a definitive launch date of May 26, 2026. While a section of fans was left surprised by the announcement, several employees at developer Rockstar Games reportedly saw the initial launch window as unrealistic.
Microsoft is raising prices on its Xbox games, consoles and accessories amid broader uncertainty about the trade war. Controller and headset prices are also increasing. supported. Microsoft’s gaming strategy revolves around building up its Game Pass subscription service, offered across its consoles, PC and smart TV platforms
Grand Theft Auto 6 has been delayed and will now launch on May 26, 2026, Rockstar Games announced Friday. The long-awaited title, which was announced in December 2023, was set for release in Fall 2025, a window confirmed several times by Rockstar parent Take-Two Interactive.
Electronic Arts is laying off hundreds of workers and canceling a Titanfall game that was in development at its Respawn Entertainment subsidiary. Between 300 and 400 positions were eliminated, including around 100 at Star Wars Jedi developer Respawn, according to a person familiar with the cuts.
Far Cry 4, the open-world first-person shooter from Ubisoft, has received an update a decade after its release that boosts the performance of the game on current-generation consoles. With the new patch, the game now runs at 60fps on PS5 and Xbox Series S/X.
Elden Ring, the groundbreaking action-RPG that released in 2022, has sold 30 million copies, developer FromSoftware announced Monday. The game reached the sales milestone three years after its launch, signalling it was still going strong. Elden Ring is comfortably the highest selling game from the Japanese studio, which is currently working on a spinoff title, Elden Ring Nightreign.
Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, the new turn-based RPG from Sandfall Interactive, has sold one million copies in three days of launch. Publisher Kepler Interactive confirmed the milestone in an X post on Sunday, marking a phenomenal achievement for the new IP. Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 has also become the highest rated game of 2025.
Asus will introduce new ROG Strix gaming laptops in India early next month. The company has announced the date when pre-bookings for the upcoming devices will begin in the country. The teaser reveals that the laptops will be equipped with Nvidia GeForce RTX 5000 series GPUs, which include RTX 5090, RTX 5080, RTX 5070 Ti, and RTX 5070.
The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered has crossed four million players, Bethesda has confirmed. The remastered version of the 2006 RPG reached the milestone in just four days of release. Oblivion Remastered was announced and launched simultaneously across PC, PS5 and Xbox Series S/X on April 22.
The PlayStation adds a slate of titles every month to its Game Catalog and Classics Catalog, but a selection of games departs the service, too, from time to time. Sony has confirmed a bunch of games that will leave PS Plus soon. These include popular titles like Grand Theft Auto 5, Ghostrunner and Infamous Second Son
Nintendo's new Switch 2 console maintained strong momentum toward its summer release. Concerns about the price, $150 (roughly Rs. 12,816) higher than the predecessor Switch, and a gloomy macroeconomic outlook have not dampened consumer enthusiasm for the long-awaited gadget.
Remedy Entertainment has announced the release date for its upcoming co-op shooter FBC Firebreak. The three-player FPS, which is set in the world of Remedy’s action-adventure title Control, will launch on PC, PS5 and Xbox Series S/X on June 17, the studio confirmed in a developer live-stream on Thursday.
The Xbox app is now available on select LG smart TVs, enabling anyone who owns a compatible model to stream games directly from the cloud without needing an Xbox console. Xbox Game Pass Ultimate members in over 25 countries will be able to enjoy cloud playable games from their library on their TV with a Bluetooth controller.
The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered is off to a strong start after Bethesda announced and released the game simultaneously on Tuesday. While the studio hasn’t shared player or sales numbers yet, on Steam, the remaster is currently one of the most played games and has climbed to the top of the sales chart on the platform.
Nintendo said it sees overwhelming demand for its upcoming Switch 2 game console in Japan. The Kyoto-based company introduced a lottery system to deal with high demand in its domestic market, putting a priority on customers who played frequently and made online subscription purchases on the original Switch.
Sony revealed the release date, new story details and new gameplay for Sucker Punch’s Ghost of Yotei in a surprise announcement on Wednesday. The action-adventure title, a follow-up to 2020’s Ghost of Tsushima, is coming exclusively to PlayStation 5 on October 2.
Nintendo has suggested a new Mario game will make its way to the Nintendo Switch 2 at some point. In an interview this month, Nintendo of America president Doug Bowser asked eager fans to “stay tuned” when asked about the next Mario title.
Bethesda announced and simultaneously released The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered on Tuesday after a string of leaks and reports that pointed to a surprise launch for the game in April. The remaster upgrades the visuals and gameplay from the original game from 2006.
Electronic Arts has fully revealed its next Star Wars game, Star Wars Zero Company, a single-player turn-based tactics title developed by Bit Reactor in collaboration with Respawn Entertainment and Lucasfilm Games. The game will be released in 2026 on PC, PS 5 and Xbox Series S/X.
Atomfall, the action-survival game from Rebellion Developments, launched on PC, PlayStation and Xbox platforms last month. It also released on Game Pass on day one and has since reached over two million players. Rebellion CEO Jason Kingsley has said that launching Atomfall on Micrsoft’s game subscription service has been a “huge success” for the independent studio.
Ubisoft has announced the release date for its Star Wars Outlaws expansion, A Pirate’s Fortune, after the first-look trailer for the DLC leaked on Thursday. The expansion will arrive on PC, PS5 and Xbox Series S/X on May 15.
Nintendo streamed a Direct presentation dedicated to its upcoming Switch 2 title Mario Kart World on Thursday, revealing more details about the game’s new and returning courses, characters and more. The open world racing title will be the biggest Mario Kart game in series history, Nintendo said, featuring an interconnected world with up to 24 drivers across various modes.
Nvidia GeForce RTX 5060 Ti and RTX 5060 price and availability have been announced and the GPUs that were first showcased at CES 2025, are now available to purchase in India. Built on the Blackwell RTX architecture, the RTX 5060 GPUs are equipped with fifth-generation tensor cores, delivering up to 759 AI TOPS. Nvidia claims the RTX 5060 series deliver over 100fps in AAA titles like Avowed and Hogwarts Legacy.
Split Fiction on Nintendo Switch 2 will let players on the original Switch join in via GameShare, Electronic Arts has said. The GameShare feature, announced alongside the Switch 2, allows two players, who own a Switch 2 or the Nintendo Switch, to share a single copy of a compatible game over a local wireless connection.
Sony has announced a new ‘summer sale’ offer that brings discounts PlayStation 5 consoles in India. The limited time offer applies to select PS5 slim models, slashing prices by Rs. 5,000 The PS5 summer sale begins Thursday, April 17, and will last till May 14 or until stocks last.
Microsoft is expanding its ‘stream your own game’ feature to all Game Pass Ultimate subscribers on Xbox Series S/X consoles. The cloud streaming feature, that allows players to stream select games they own in addition to the Game Pass catalogue, was previously available on PC, mobile, tablet, handhelds and other devices.
India-based independent solo game developer Baba Black Sheep Games has announced a rhythm-based cricket title, Bat to the Beat, for PC. The game will launch later this year on Steam, with a demo currently available on the platform.
Nintendo Switch 2 was fully unveiled earlier this month, with Nintendo finally sharing details about its next console and the games coming to it in 2025. In addition to first-party titles like Mario Kart World and Donkey Kong Bananza, several third-party developers announced games coming to the Switch 2. Microsoft Gaming CEO Phil Spencer has now said in he intends to support the new console with Xbox games, too.
Baldur’s Gate 3, the groundbreaking RPG that released in 2023, has received its final patch that adds new content to the game for one last time. Developer Larian Studios has rolled out Patch 8 for the game, featuring long requested features like cross play support across all platforms, new subclasses, photo mode and split screen on Xbox Series S.
Bethesda is yet to reveal an Oblivion remake, but new leaked images have all but confirmed a remaster project for the original game. A new claim has also narrowed down the possible release window for The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion remaster to next week.
Assassin’s Creed Shadows is a bona fide success for Ubisoft. The action-adventure title has been the best-selling game in the US throughout the three weeks since its launch, as per data from market research firm Circana.
Electronic Arts has confirmed its next Star Wars game following leaks. Star Wars Zero Company is a single-player turn-based tactics title being developed by Bit Reactor in collaboration with Respawn Entertainment and Lucasfilm Games.
PS5 users will also be able to able to enjoy immersive DualSense controller features like haptic feedback and adaptive triggerser Bethesda has detailed PS5 specific features coming to the latest version of the game, including DualSense controller features and visual enhancements on the PS5 Pro like native 4K resolution and advanced ray tracing.
Sony is increasing the price of the PlayStation 5 in select markets in Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA), Australia, and New Zealand, the company announced Sunday. The PlayStation parent cited “challenging economic environment” as the reason for the price hike of its console.
Bungie finally revealed gameplay for its upcoming first-person extraction shooter Marathon on Saturday, sharing more details about the game, including its release date. Marathon will launch on PC, PS5, and Xbox Series S/X on September 23.
Gaming company Razer announced the official launch of the Razer PC Remote Play platform on Thursday. First announced at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2025 in beta, the platform allows streaming of PC games to mobile devices such as phones and tablets, along with Windows-based handhelds. The company says it takes advantage of the full frame rate and resolution of the mobile device to deliver high-fidelity visuals without issues such as letterboxing or pillarboxing.
Nintendo and Sony Group are likely to raise prices on their game consoles in response to US tariffs. American consumers would pay as as much as 30% more for a Switch 2 or PlayStation 5 under the base-case scenario, which would imply pricing close to $590 (roughly Rs. 50,765) for the soon-to-be-released Nintendo flagship machine or Sony’s PS5 Astro Bot bundle.
Naughty Dog is back with another The Last of Us announcement. It’s not a new game, but the Sony-owned studio announced a new edition that bundles the two games in the series in a single package. The Last of Us Complete brings together The Last of Us Part 1 and The Last of Us Part 2 Remastered on PS5.
Microsoft has confirmed the Xbox Games Showcase will take place on June 8, with a dedicated presentation for The Outer Worlds 2 streaming immediately after the event. The annual showcase will feature upcoming titles from Microsoft’s first-party studios and games made by third-party developers.
The 90-day reprieve on heightened tariffs for most US trading partners gives Nintendo a chance to ramp up shipments of its upcoming Switch 2 console to a market that accounts for more than a third of its sales.
