Sony has released updated PlayStation 5 sales data in its latest financial report: as of 31 March 2025, 77.8 million consoles have been shipped worldwide. Although hardware sales have slowed slightly, the company has seen an increase in sales of PS4 and PS5 games, which helps to maintain business stability.
Sony is gearing up for a big year for PlayStation 5 gaming, predicting an increase in sales of its exclusives. Although the company expects a decline in hardware sales, it expects to compensate for this by increasing the popularity of games developed by its own and third-party studios.
French President Emmanuel Macron said that all CAESAR wheeled self-propelled artillery systems manufactured by 2025 would be transferred to Ukraine.
After a successful run in cinemas that brought in over $900 million, the Minecraft film is now officially available to rent or purchase for home viewing. Fans of the iconic game can now enjoy the adventures of Steve and his friends from the comfort of their sofa.
SAG-AFTRA, a trade union representing more than 160,000 actors, has published a detailed response to the proposals of gaming companies regarding the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in video games. The union expressed a number of comments, especially regarding the protection of actors' rights and the conditions for the use of their digital "replicas".
Germany's gaming industry has set a new historical record: in 2025, the country has more than 37.5 million players. The number of gamers over the age of 60 is growing particularly rapidly, pushing the average age of the gaming audience over 39 for the first time.
The United Arab Emirates demonstrated the South Korean Cheongung Block-II medium-range air defence missile system purchased from South Korea. This is the first public appearance of the system in the Middle East.
After the official announcement of the Switch 2, many gamers noted that the design of the new console is almost unchanged from the original Switch. This contrasts with the revolutionary changes between the Wii U and Switch, or even the Wii and Wii U. However, Nintendo President Shuntaro Furukawa emphasises that despite its familiar shape, Switch 2 is a completely new device with new accessories designed to meet the demands of today's games and players.
The US Army is actively using virtual simulations to design the new XM30 infantry fighting vehicle, which is to replace the outdated Bradley.
The Ministry of Defence of Ukraine presented technological achievements and digital solutions at the London Defence Conference, the largest security conference in the UK.
Battlefield 6, the new instalment of the legendary shooter series, is preparing for a big announcement this summer. The developers are gradually revealing the details of the campaign, which takes inspiration from modern film hits and TV series.
Estonian-based Meridein Grupp has announced plans to open a large drone manufacturing plant in one of the Baltic states.
Google has officially confirmed: in the coming months, Gemini's generative AI will appear in cars that support Android Auto. Later in 2025, it will also be introduced in cars with Google Built-In, the company's proprietary operating system.
