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CD Projekt Red has officially announced The Witcher 3: Songs of the Past, the first major expansion for The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt since Blood and Wine in 2016. Co-developed with Fool’s Theory, the expansion will bring Geralt of Rivia back for a new adventure when it launches in 2027 for PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S.
Valve has officially increased pricing for the Steam Deck OLED lineup, with the 512GB model jumping from $549 to $789 and the 1TB version climbing to $949. Valve cites rising component costs and ongoing global supply chain issues as the primary reason behind the massive price hike.
Sony is moving forward with its long-awaited Metal Gear Solid movie adaptation after nearly two decades of development setbacks. With new directors attached and the project now under Columbia Pictures, the iconic franchise created by Hideo Kojima may finally make its way to the big screen raising questions about whether the film will honor its complex themes, characters, and legacy.
Mass Effect is reportedly undergoing rewrites at Amazon MGM Studios to appeal to non-gamers, raising concerns about how closely the adaptation will follow the source material.
Nintendo is rumored to be developing a new Star Fox game and a full remake of The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time for a potential 2026 release on the Switch 2. Reports suggest a new Star Fox reveal could happen soon, while Ocarina of Time may arrive as a major holiday title.
Sony Interactive Entertainment has announced a global price increase for the PlayStation 5, PS5 Digital Edition, PS5 Pro, and PlayStation Portal, effective April 2, 2026. Updated pricing reflects ongoing economic pressures, with the standard PS5 now starting at $649.99 in the U.S..
Microsoft has confirmed that its Copilot AI assistant will arrive on Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S in 2026. Announced during Game Developers Conference 2026, the feature will allow players to ask in-game questions, get game recommendations, and access account information directly from their console.
At GDC 2026, Microsoft revealed new details about Project Helix, the codename for its next-generation Xbox platform focused on AI-driven graphics, unified gaming across devices, and the future of the Xbox ecosystem.
Electronic Arts has reportedly laid off an unknown number of employees across its Battlefield Studios including DICE, Criterion, Ripple Effect, and Motive as part of an internal realignment. The restructuring comes as EA continues development on Battlefield 6’s live-service roadmap while navigating player feedback and shifting industry pressures.
Phil Spencer’s retirement and Sarah Bond’s departure mark the most significant leadership shift in Xbox history in over a decade. With Asha Sharma stepping in as CEO of Microsoft Gaming, the company is signaling a potential return to its roots while still pushing toward an AI-driven, platform-agnostic future. The question now is whether Xbox can balance innovation with identity and what that means for players, developers, and the industry in the years ahead.
