Sony’s PlayStation Portal handheld has received a major upgrade with full cloud streaming support. The device can now play games directly from Sony’s servers without needing a PS5 connection. This requires a PlayStation Plus Premium subscription costing $159.99 annually.
Recent discoveries in the PlayStation Store backend reveal Sony is testing PC integration and cross-buy features. This could signal a major shift in how PlayStation approaches gaming platforms. The company appears to be responding to Microsoft’s ecosystem strategy.
Nintendo has launched its official Store app globally after previously being Japan-only. The app lets players shop for games and accessories while also revealing a long-requested play tracking feature that works across multiple Nintendo consoles.
NVIDIA just dropped a major Game Ready driver update optimized for November’s biggest releases. Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 gets day-one optimization ahead of its November 14 launch, while Europa Universalis V launches today with DLSS support. Final Fantasy VII Rebirth also receives a significant DLSS
Arc Raiders is compensating players after server struggles over the weekend. Anyone who logged in on November 2 gets 500 Raider Tokens as the game hit new player records.
In a revealing podcast interview, former Rockstar writer Dan Houser explains why Grand Theft Auto’s identity is fundamentally tied to American settings. The series briefly visited London in pre-GTA III days but has remained stateside ever since for good reason.
The sudden closure of Fantastic Pixel Castle after just two years exposes the brutal economics of modern MMO development. NetEase’s strategic retreat from international studios signals a major market correction.
According to Polygon, NetEase is shutting down Fantastic Pixel Castle, the MMO studio
The debate about Grand Theft Auto’s American setting isn’t just about creative choices. It reveals Rockstar’s brilliant business strategy that has made the franchise a global powerhouse worth billions.
The sudden removal of STALKER 2 from Game Pass after just one year highlights subscription gaming’s core limitation. As titles vanish unexpectedly, players face a harsh reality about digital ownership and gaming backlogs.
The latest Steam Hardware Survey shows Linux gaming is booming, but the distribution landscape holds surprises. SteamOS leads with 27% market share, while traditional favorite Ubuntu trails behind Arch and Mint in gaming adoption.
