Teammates: Ubisoft’s AI experiment that could be gaming’s biggest leap in decades

Ubisoft has revealed Teammates, a playable generative-AI experiment where NPCs react, converse and fight alongside you in real time. It could redefine how we play games. However, it also comes with major caveats about control, creativity and community trust.

Gaming     Varun Mirchandani     November 21

From desktop clutter to console mode: Xbox’s full-screen UI arrives on all Windows handhelds

The Xbox Full Screen Experience (FSE) is rolling out to Windows-based handhelds, giving older devices console-style UI and freeing up system resources for gamers. It’s not just about aesthetics, as both performance and battery life are on the line.

Gaming     Varun Mirchandani     November 21

You can finally gift games on Epic Games Store and earn rewards for it

You can now gift games directly on the Epic Games Store, complete with custom messages, scheduled delivery and support for game editions and add-ons. Every gift also earns Epic Rewards, making it easier to surprise friends while stacking credit for your next purchase.

Gaming     Manisha Priyadarshini     November 19

EA to skip F1 26 and pivot to a full reboot in 2027

EA SPORTS is shelving its usual yearly release of F1 26, instead offering a paid 2026 season expansion for F1 25. Additionally, it's promising a completely reimagined F1 game in 2027 to raise the bar for sim racing.

Gaming     Varun Mirchandani     November 19

AMD & Nvidia may slash their budget-GPU lineup and here’s why

Rising memory prices are putting serious pressure on GPU makers, and the budget graphics-card segment may be the first casualty. AMD and Nvidia are reportedly considering cuts that could reshape the entry-level market.

Gaming     Varun Mirchandani     November 19

Roblox is updating chat rules with a simple age check keeps you playing

Roblox will soon require facial age verification for all chat features, enforcing age-based communication groups and introducing major safety upgrades to protect younger users globally.

Gaming     Moinak Pal     November 18

Here’s why it’s hard to buy the ROG Xbox Ally X, and why that’s actually a good thing

The ROG Xbox Ally X is already in short supply despite its $999 price and niche category — but that’s not a disaster. In fact, it’s a strong signal: demand has out-paced ASUS’s expectations, suggesting the market for high-end handheld gaming PCs is real.

Gaming     Varun Mirchandani     November 17

Your Radeon RX 9000 gets FSR Redstone first in Black Ops 7

AMD says FSR Redstone lands in Black Ops 7 tomorrow on Radeon RX 9000, pairing ray regeneration with machine learning frame generation. It’s a high-profile testbed for smoother motion and sharper visuals in live matches.

Gaming     Paulo Vargas     November 14

Netflix puts Red Dead Redemption in your pocket with Undead Nightmare

What’s happened? Red Dead Redemption is coming to mobile as part of the Netflix Games catalog, giving subscribers a console-era classic on their phones. The 2010 Western and its Undead Nightmare expansion are both bundled in. This is important because: Netflix is not just padding its games tab, it is dropping one of Rockstar’s most […]

Gaming     Paulo Vargas     November 14

Android games are coming to Steam, starting with the Frame VR headset

Valve brings Android and VR apps to SteamOS, marking a major step toward cross-platform gaming with its new Arm-powered Steam Frame headset.

Gaming     Shikhar Mehrotra     November 13

Valve’s Steam Frame is an all-in one headset for VR, PC games, and streaming

Valve has unveiled the Steam Frame, a standalone wireless VR headset designed to stream games from your PC or run titles natively, all built around SteamOS. With dual 2160×2160 displays per eye, inside-out tracking, and zero base-stations needed, it marks Valve’s biggest hardware push yet.

Gaming     Varun Mirchandani     November 12

Valve’s new Steam Machine finally brings PC power to the couch

Valve has officially launched the new Steam Machine: a compact, SteamOS-powered gaming box that claims to deliver more than six times the horsepower of a Steam Deck. Paired with a revamped Steam Controller, it’s Valve’s stake in living-room gaming.

Gaming     Varun Mirchandani     November 12

PlayStation brings PS5 to your desk with its first 27-inch monitor

Sony’s making a 27-inch PlayStation monitor for PS5-at-a-desk gaming. Expect 120 Hz on console, up to 240 Hz on PC, VRR, HDR tone mapping, and a built-in controller hook, launching in 2026.

Gaming     Paulo Vargas     November 12

Skyrim fans, sit down: Elder Scrolls VI won’t drop anytime soon

Bethesda’s executive producer Todd Howard has reaffirmed that The Elder Scrolls VI remains “a long way off,” despite being announced in 2018. With most of the studio’s resources still tied up in other projects, the team says fans shouldn’t expect a release or major reveal anytime soon. It’s time to reset expectations.

Gaming     Varun Mirchandani     November 11

Xbox dev becoming more Windows-like, prepping devs for the future of the console

Microsoft’s new Xbox dev kit leans into Windows-style tools so games line up across console, PC, and handhelds. The payoff for players, cleaner co-op, quicker patches, and saves that follow you wherever you play.

Gaming     Paulo Vargas     November 11

Operation: Infinite is Halo Infinite’s farewell tour

Halo Infinite is officially winding down. With Operation: Infinite arriving November 18, players get one last major update, complete with a 100-tier pass, XP boosts, and fresh cosmetics. All this, before the game shifts into long-term maintenance. No more new maps, no more big seasonal drops; Halo Studios is now focusing on the franchise’s future. If you’ve been waiting to jump back in, this is the moment.

Gaming     Varun Mirchandani     November 8

GTA 6 needs “more polish,” so you’ll wait… again

GTA 6 has been pushed back once again — this time to November 19, 2026. Rockstar says it needs extra time to deliver the level of polish fans expect, meaning players will have to wait nearly six more months beyond the previous May date. It’s a frustrating delay for one of the most anticipated games ever, but if history tells us anything, more time in the oven could mean a smoother, better launch when it finally lands.

Gaming     Varun Mirchandani     November 6

PlayStation Portal gets cloud streaming today, no PS5 required

Cloud gaming just became way more real on Sony’s handheld. The PlayStation Portal now supports streaming your digitally owned PS5 games through the cloud, meaning you no longer need your console powered on at home to play. With wider game access, smoother streaming, and smarter connectivity, this update transforms the Portal from a niche remote-play gadget into a genuinely useful travel-friendly PS5 companion.

Gaming     Varun Mirchandani     November 5

Your Steam Deck can now download games with screen off to save battery

Valve just rolled out display-off downloads for the Steam Deck, meaning your games and updates can now install while the screen stays dark. It’s a small change with big impact: less battery drain, fewer heat spikes, and no more staring at a progress bar when you just want to play. Leave it overnight and wake up ready to game.

Gaming     Manisha Priyadarshini     November 5

Preload Black Ops 7 on PC today, check your specs, play at midnight

Preload hits November 10 and the PC build unlocks the evening of November 13 on the West Coast. With storage, drivers, and security handled now, you are set to dial in frames and jump straight into a match.

Gaming     Paulo Vargas     November 5

AMD backtracks, your older Radeon cards keep game optimizations with new drivers

AMD walked back confusion around "maintenance mode" and confirmed RX 5000 and RX 6000 cards still get day-one game support. Two driver branches stay, but launch-day profiles, stability updates, and security fixes continue.

Gaming     Paulo Vargas     November 4

Xbox-style handheld mode is rolling out on Windows 11, and you can try it now

Microsoft is expanding Windows 11’s full screen experience for handhelds, starting with ASUS ROG Ally models and rolling to MSI Claw. Paired with the Xbox app, it brings a cleaner, console-style launcher to portable PCs.

Gaming     Paulo Vargas     November 3

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