Why telcos are embedding games into mobile plans
Telecom operators are adding games, subscriptions and exclusive perks to mobile plans to boost revenue, retain customers and deepen engagement.
Five PS5 exclusives worth playing now
A selection of five PS5-tied games—Astro Bot, Demon’s Souls, Ghost of Yōtei, Marvel’s Wolverine, and 007 First Light—highlight different strengths of the console.
Troy Baker joins Beyond the Dark: Nightwatch; Castlevania composer scores game
Asymmetric two-player horror Beyond the Dark: Nightwatch launches Oct. 22, 2026 on Nintendo Switch 2, featuring Troy Baker, composer Oscar Araujo and collaboration with Q-Games.
Sony transfers 429 VR patents to Meta
Sony agreed in December 2025 to transfer 429 virtual reality patents to Meta, raising questions about the future of PlayStation VR2.
BGS 2026 opens Oct. 9 in São Paulo with industry panels and esports
Brasil Game Show runs Oct. 9–12 at Distrito Anhembi, São Paulo, featuring playable games, international guests, esports tournaments and major exhibitors.
Xbox Helix will be a family of devices, but console stays central
Xbox CEO Asha Sharma says the next-generation “Xbox Helix” will include multiple device formats while keeping a new console as the core of the ecosystem.
Xbox says GTA 6 won’t stream to PC via Xbox Cloud Gaming
Xbox strategy chief says GTA 6 won’t be offered exclusively as a streamed title or streamed to PC; other cloud services remain possible.
Ghost of Yōtei Complete Edition adds expansion and roguelike mode
Ghost of Yōtei gets a Complete Edition for PS5 with the Ecos of Sekigahara expansion and a new roguelike mode, Most Wanted.
Ex-PlayStation chief says $1,000 PS6 would be hard to justify
Shawn Layden warns that incremental hardware gains may not persuade consumers to pay around $1,000 for a PS6, and notes a possible 2028–2029 release window.
Activision and Bethesda shut down AI-driven fan recreations
Activision and Bethesda moved to remove two AI-based fan projects recreating Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 and Fallout after rapid online exposure.