Valve is expanding its Steam Deck Verified programme by introducing a new game compatibility rating system for all SteamOS devices other than Steam Deck. This initiative will help gamers quickly determine whether a particular game is supported on their SteamOS device, including the new Lenovo Legion Go S.
After months of rumours, Marvel and Disney have officially confirmed the return of Krysten Ritter as Jessica Jones in the second season of Daredevil: Born Again. The actress, along with Charlie Cox, who will reprise his role as Matt Murdock, appeared on stage at Disney Upfront in New York to share their excitement about returning to the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU).
After the phenomenal success of The Super Mario Bros. Movie, Illumination and Nintendo are preparing a new animated film, which is likely to be called Super Mario World. The premiere is scheduled for 3 April 2026.
Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, a role-playing game by the French studio Sandfall Interactive, has already become one of the biggest hits of 2025, exceeding all expectations. It sold over 2 million copies in the first 12 days after its release, and the developers hint at a possible port to Nintendo Switch 2.
Sony is rumoured to be working on a major update to the PlayStation Spectral Super Resolution (PSSR) technology, which is key to the PS5 Pro. The updated version of PSSR 2 promises to significantly improve image quality and performance, allowing games to run in 4K at 120 frames per second and even in 8K at 60 FPS.
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.
