Patent hints Switch 2 may use AI to upscale game graphics
A Nintendo patent suggests Switch 2 could use AI upscaling to convert 540p images to 1080p, possibly improving visuals and battery life.
Sony patents solar-charging PlayStation controller
Sony filed a patent for a PlayStation controller that harvests and stores solar energy to recharge its battery, though commercial use is not confirmed.
10 classic Switch Online games worth playing
A curated list of 10 classic games available through Nintendo Switch Online, from Banjo-Kazooie to Punch-Out!!, with highlights and why they stand out.
Xbox introduces Copilot for Gaming on mobile
Microsoft will roll out Copilot for Gaming on mobile to offer in-game advice, speed up installs and updates, and personalize player help.
Microsoft and Asus partner on a Windows-based Xbox handheld
Microsoft and Asus are developing a Windows-powered handheld, codenamed “Kennan,” as part of Project Bayside to bring Xbox UI and games to portable devices.
Top 10 PlayStation Exclusives, Ranked by Critics
A critic-based ranking of the top 10 PlayStation-exclusive games, noting scores, release years and platform availability.
10 essential games every new gamer should try
A curated list of 10 games across genres—from platformers to survival horror—recommended for players starting their gaming journey.
Xbox creator bakes bread with 4,500-year-old Egyptian yeast
Seamus Blackley recovered yeast from a 4,500-year-old Egyptian pot and, with scientists’ help, cultivated it to bake a naturally leavened loaf he called “incredible.”
PlayStation Network down for 24+ hours; Sony offers 5 days free
PlayStation Network suffered a global outage from Oct. 7–8; Sony apologized and will add five days to PlayStation Plus subscriptions.
Sony names Hideaki Nishino as new PlayStation CEO
Hideaki Nishino will become president and CEO of Sony Interactive Entertainment on April 1, 2025, ending the company’s two-CEO structure.