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Microsoft tried to convince the LittleBigPlanet developers to switch from Sony to Xbox. An Xbox representative suggested handing over more money, but the offer was ultimately rejected.

Arkane Austin, the development studio behind Redfall, was reportedly close to releasing an update for the game that would have added an offline mode. Microsoft decided to shut down the studio today.

The Netflix games library is expanding with five more titles for mobile devices in May. The newly announced games for subscribers include SEGA's hit platformer Sonic Mania Plus, Katana Zero, and more.

After months of rumors and leaks, the Google Pixel 8a Android smartphone has been announced. The 6.1-inch phone is priced starting at $499 and you can get it with a $100 Amazon gift card.

Some of Bethesda's team members are not happy with today's decision by Microsoft to close a number of game developers at that division, with one stating. "This is absolutely terrible."

Arkane Austin has revealed that people who bought the Redfall Hero Pass for the vampire shooter will get some kind of credit from Bethesda Softworks as the game will no longer be updated.

The Xbox Wireless Controller family just got a new member. The Fire Vapor Special Edition comes with red-orange swirl patterns on the faceplate and grips that are unique to each controller.

Microsoft will be closing a number of development studios at Bethesda Softworks, including Arkane Austin, Tango Gameworks, and Alpha Dog Studios, along with other cuts at Bethesda.

CD Projekt RED has announced that its long-awaited REDkit mod editor for its hit fantasy RPG game The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt will finally be released for free to all PC owners of the game on May 21.

Remedy Entertainment and Tencent have canceled the cooperative multiplayer project that was recently internally rebooted. Codename Kestrel's development resources are being moved to other projects.

Nintendo has given fans a time frame as to when they can expect an announcement for the next console from the company. A new Nintendo Direct for new games is also being planned for this June.

id Software has announced that its annual QuakeCon LAN gaming event will be held August 8-11, 2024, in Grapevine, Texas. The event could be used by id to officially reveal Quake 6.

Google announced that users can now add second step methods such as Google Authenticator or a security key before enabling 2-Step Verification (2SV) on their Google Account with a phone number.

Some members of the Xbox Insider Program will be able to try out upcoming improvements to the Microsoft Store app on Xbox that will make it easier to find online game discounts and deals.

Supergiant Games' first ever sequel has surprise launched in early access across Steam and the Epic Games Store. The rogue-like entry has players taking the fight to the Titan of Time itself.

Microsoft is reportedly working on its own AI large language model called MAI-1. It is being created to rival other LLMs from Google, Anthropic, and even ChatGPT from Microsoft's partner OpenAI.

CI Games has officially confirmed in a press release that Lords of the Fallen and Sniper Ghost Warrior Contracts 2 it has published are coming to Xbox and PC Game Pass sometime later this year.

Google is spotted working on a new YouTube Music extension for Gemini to utilize its AI powers. The extension will provide you with better search results by accessing your YouTube Music information.

Google is reportedly working on a new feature that would allow you to transfer data from an old Android device to a new one at any point in time without needing to perform a factory reset.

Sony has reversed its course and will no longer make PC Steam players of its hit sci-fi third-person shooter Helldivers 2 link their Steam account to a PlayStation Network account to keep playing.

NetherRealm Studios has released a new Mortal Kombat 1 DLC trailer that finally shows us how Homelander, the amoral superhero from the hit TV series The Boys, will be depicted in the game.

YouTube is testing an AI-powered feature that lets you skip ahead a video to a point where most users would typically jump. It is currently available to YouTube Premium subscribers in the US.

Helldivers 2 on Steam is no longer available to buy in 177 countries. That's because signing into a PlayStation Network account is not accessible in those places, and the game will require PSN soon,

Arrowhead's CEO has stated that the developer is working with Sony to find a solution for PC players of Helldivers 2 that, due to their location, cannot create a PlayStation Network account

Developer Ninja Theory has posted the final PC hardware and software recommendations for its upcoming action-adventure game Senua's Saga: Hellblade 2, which will be released on May 21 by Microsoft.

ChromeOS M124 update is now rolling out to the stable channel for supported Chromebooks and ChromeOS devices. It brings five new features along with a Material You makeover for the Settings page.

One year after the disappointing launch of Arkane Austin's vampire shooter Redfall, players who paid $100 for its Bite Back version are still waiting for its DLC content to be released.

A reliable source has reported that Lords of the Fallen will be coming to Xbox Game Pass in the last week of May. The action RPG was released in 2023 and could be added to Game Pass this month.

Sony will soon force new and existing Helldivers 2 PC players to link their Steam accounts to PlayStation Network accounts. That has resulted in the game getting review bombed on its Steam page.

A reliable leaker reports that Resident Evil 9 may be revealed soon, as the January 2025 release date remains on track. Marketing timelines mean RE9 is likely to be announced in the coming month.

Google announced that Google Meet users can now hide tiles during video meetings, which don't have their video feed enabled. It has also increased the viewer limit for ultra-low latency live streams.

Newly-made SSL certificates for the domain name of alleged ChatGPT's Google Search engine alternative have been spotted, hinting at its imminent launch. The website may offer AI-based quick answers.

Microsoft is holding a sweepstakes where the winner and their friend will fly to Los Angeles to attend the Xbox Games Showcase event on June 9. It's also giving away tickets to that event.

You can find a Government badge on official government-affiliated apps available on the Google Play Store. The new label is rolling out in 12 different countries, including the US, UK, and India.

Google announced that its Passkeys authentication tech has been used over one billion times in less than a year. Passkeys eliminate the need to use complex passwords and are about 50% faster.

XDefiant, the free-to-play shooter that Ubisoft has been working on for a few years, will finally launch in its "preseason" mode on May 21 for the PC, Xbox, and PlayStation platforms.

The 2024 edition of the THQ Nordic Showcase will stream on August 2 and will include info on a number of the publisher's upcoming games, including Titan Quest II, the Gothic 1 Remake, and more.

Stardock has launched The Political Machine 2024, the latest version of its US presidential election sim game series. It adds new features like primary elections, candidate debates, and more.

Respawn Entertainment's Star Wars Jedi: Survivor is a part of Microsoft's latest Xbox Free Play Days promotion, and it's available for all Xbox Series X|S players to try for no extra cost.