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Valve Warns Steam Deck Owners of Data Breach After CEVA Attack
Valve has started alerting Steam Deck, Steam Machine and Steam Controller buyers in Europe to a data breach that may have exposed personal details, following a cyberattack on its logistics partner
That's No Moon Layoffs Impact Crossfire Development Team
Crossfire developer That's No Moon has confirmed a round of layoffs affecting technical and environmental artists, raising questions about the studio's ongoing AAA project and its future release plans
PlayStation 5 Boxes Now Carry Warnings on End of Physical Game Discs
Sony has begun adding warning stickers to PlayStation 5 packaging, alerting buyers that new physical game discs will no longer be produced from January 2028, as the company moves towards an all-digital future for its consoles
Xbox Series X and S Prices Surge Across Europe and UK
Microsoft has officially raised the price of Xbox Series X and S consoles in the UK and mainland Europe, with some models now costing nearly 50% more than their original launch price. The move comes amid ongoing hardware cost pressures and industry-wide component shortages
Sony Stands Firm on Ending PlayStation Disc Production in 2028
Sony has reaffirmed its plan to discontinue physical PlayStation game discs from January 2028, despite ongoing criticism from players and industry groups concerned about game preservation and consumer choice
Sony Confirms PS5 Memory Supply Secured Ahead of GTA 6 Launch
Sony has stated it has secured enough memory to meet PlayStation 5 sales targets for the current financial year, as Grand Theft Auto 6's November release is expected to drive a surge in demand
Xbox Investigates Disc Game Outage After Players Locked Out Offline
Xbox has confirmed it is investigating a recent outage that stopped players from accessing physical disc games offline, raising new questions about digital rights and platform reliability for console owners
GTA Online Casino Gambling Disabled for Australian Players
Rockstar has blocked access to all in-game gambling features in GTA Online for Australian users, removing casino mini-games after years of availability. The move follows regulatory changes but leaves key questions about timing and enforcement
Resident Evil 2 Remake Overtakes Resident Evil 5 as Series' Top Seller
Capcom has confirmed that Resident Evil 2 remake has surpassed Resident Evil 5 to become the best-selling entry in the franchise, highlighting the ongoing strength of the series' back catalogue and shifting sales landscape
Xbox Outage Disrupts Sign-In and Game Access Ahead of Major Release
Microsoft has confirmed a widespread Xbox outage affecting sign-in, game library access and game launches, with engineers working to restore normal service as players report ongoing issues across the platform
PlayStation Network Restored After Major Outage Disrupts Digital Access
Sony's PlayStation Network suffered a significant outage, leaving players unable to access digital games and services for several hours before full functionality was restored across all platforms
Microsoft Tests Ad-Supported Xbox Game Streaming With No Gameplay Interruptions
Microsoft has begun testing ad-supported Xbox game streaming, allowing select users to play without a subscription by watching adverts before each session. The company says ads will not disrupt gameplay, but session time is limited
Sony Prepared for Backlash Over End of PlayStation 5 Disc Releases
Sony anticipated strong negative reaction to its decision to phase out physical PlayStation 5 game discs, reportedly issuing its strictest-ever staff guidelines to prevent public comment on the move
Palworld 1.0 approaches one million concurrent players on Steam
Palworld 1.0 has drawn nearly one million concurrent players on Steam, with official tracking sites reporting a weekend peak just below the milestone. The monster-collecting survival game continues to attract significant attention following its full release