Amazon’s Mass Effect Series May Be Headed in the Wrong Direction
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.
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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..
Netflix has begun filming its live-action Assassin’s Creed series in Rome, with the story set in 64 AD during the reign of Emperor Nero. The series will feature a new protagonist, an original storyline, and a cast led by Lola Petticrew and Toby Wallace.
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.
Back in 2014, Titanfall from Respawn Entertainment redefined first-person shooters with fast-paced pilot mobility, vertical maps, and massive customizable Titans. This innovative FPS set a new standard for multiplayer gameplay, blending fluid movement, strategic combat, and mech battles. Read our full Titanfall retrospective to explore how Respawn pushed the FPS genre forward and left a lasting legacy in gaming.
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.
Microsoft has officially revealed the codename for its next-generation Xbox console: Project Helix. Ahead of GDC 2026, new details surrounding AMD’s Magnus APU, RDNA5 architecture, and massive rumored performance gains are beginning to surface pointing to a hybrid console designed to bridge the gap between traditional gaming systems and PCs.
Phil Spencer’s retirement marks the end of an era for Xbox, raising serious questions about the brand’s identity, strategy, and long-term direction. With new leadership stepping in and the industry evolving faster than ever, the future of Xbox is anything but certain. Is this the beginning of a decline or the start of a necessary reinvention? The answer may define the next decade of gaming at Xbox.