What’s happened? Bioshock 4 developer Cloud Chamber, like so many other industry members, suffered a series of layoffs. As a result, Bioshock 4 is no longer expected to release in late 2026 or early 2027, according to PlayStation Lifestyle.
Why this is important: The PlayStation 6 could reasonably be expected in 2028, although it should be noted that’s purely speculation based on what we currently know. Sony has not provided an official statement on that front.
Why should I care? Whether you’re a Bioshock fan or a die-hard PlayStation gamer, this news has implications. If the timeline is correct, Bioshock 4 could, theoretically, be one of the first titles to launch on the PlayStation 6.
Google Play is borrowing one of the Nintendo Switch’s most useful little tricks. A new Sidekick tool called Playbacks captures a short clip after something interesting has already happened, sparing players from running a screen recorder throughout an entire game.
Playbacks is part of Google Play Store v53.8 and keeps saved clips on the phone. Google first announced it earlier this month, but the new Play Store update marks its arrival for players. Anyone who has watched a perfect win vanish because the record button came too late already understands the appeal.
Imagine tapping a Zelda icon on your iPhone and jumping straight into Hyrule. A new open-source project called nxnative makes that possible by repackaging Switch games you’ve bought into apps for iPhone, iPad, and Mac, with no emulator in the middle.
Why does this run so well on Apple devices?