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It seems like Xbox has changed its name to XBOX

After asking Xbox fans whether they preferred the name written in all caps, it appears that the majority opinion has now led to this change.

Yacht Club Games: "Mina the Hollower is our Zelda"

If Shovel Knight was the studio's Mario, then their upcoming game is like their Zelda, and it seems there are plans for it in the future.

Square Enix is aware they need to do something to make younger gamers discover Final Fantasy

Today, the game series has an aging audience, and it has lost touch with younger players to an alarming degree.

Forza Horizon 6 continues its incredible scoring streak and leads Metacritic's best games of the year

The Brits have achieved something that very few, if any, have managed before, and have now released six main games in a row with a curve of ratings that only points upward.

Jensen Huang ignored politics and went on a viral food tour in Beijing

The Nvidia head honcho joined the American delegation to China for the big summit, but had other priorities.

One of these must be considered one of the very best games this format has to offer, specifically an Atlus title from 1995.

Rumour: Leaked images reveals Xbox Elite 3 controller

It seems like it will come equipped with double scroll wheels and have a hybrid battery solution.

Halo: Campaign Evolved marketing campaign for PlayStation 5 is now up and running

GameStop stores have started to display PlayStation 5 cases, something that usually indicates that the release isn't too far off.

Crystal Lake premieres just in time for Halloween

Expect to meet a younger version of Jason Vorhees, with his mom Pamela handling all the horrors in this series.

Xbox is overhauling Achievements with the new feature Gamerscore Badges

You will now get tiered badges that reflect your lifetime Gamerscore, appearing on your profile.

Should Microsoft's console be spelled Xbox or XBOX?

The new head of Xbox posed the question on social media, and it is possible that the name will be written in all caps going forward.

Painting stolen by the Nazis recovered from an SS descendant after 86 years

When the descendants of a Dutch Waffen-SS general found out about its origin, they contacted a detective.

The premise is still the same, but it's obviously much more primitive, though you can actually order it on a Game Boy cartridge...

Don't expect that Dead Space 4 will ever be released

The series writer and producer says the sales are nowhere even near the numbers required for EA to be interested.

Man sentenced to six years in prison for selling Mario-shaped methamphetamine

If we know Super Mario, he's definitely not an advocate of illegal drugs targeted at young people.

Asha Sharma: The Xbox turnaround no one saw coming

After two months and two weeks as the new head of Xbox, many people have been somewhat taken aback by her breakneck pace. Let's take a look at everything Phil Spencer's successor has managed to accomplish...

Rumour: Rocksteady is working on a Batman Beyond game

But it won't be a direct adaptation of the TV series, as rather it will be inspired by it, and the story will build upon the Arkham universe.

Ahsoka: Season 2 premieres in early 2027

Sure, we'll have to wait longer than we'd hoped, but Disney has offered some consolation by confirming that Hayden Christensen will return as Anakin Skywalker.

eBay says GameStop's bid is "neither credible nor attractive"

And so it seems that the mega-deal won't go through, if anyone actually thought it would.

PlayStation boss: "We as an industry should be super optimistic about where we're going"

Christian Svensson says gamers should relax and things are finally looking better for the video game industry.

Get ready to play a very Japanese style of football, one that is quite different from what you're probably used to.

Sega's biggest project ever has quietly been shut down

If you don't remember the buzz five years ago about a "super game" from Sega, you don't need to worry about it either, because the game has now been cancelled.

But if you're expecting a bunch of weird, Ikea-like names... well, then you're absolutely right.

California mayor was a secret Chinese agent

She now faces up to ten years in prison for acting against U.S. interests on behalf of the Chinese regime.

We talked about Indiana Jones and the Great Circle on Nintendo Switch 2 with MachineGames

The Swedish developer, best known for its Wolfenstein games, has managed to squeeze Indy's lavish adventure onto Nintendo's new hybrid console...

Popular Sega Saturn emulator has now received a considerable improvement

Yaba Sanshiro is often considered the absolute best Sega Saturn emulator for Android and iOS, and now a major issue has been fixed.

Nintendo isn't ruling out further price hikes for Switch 2 down the line

"There are still uncertainties with component prices, and we may be affected by them not only this year but also next year."

Aaron Paul is joining Fallout: Season 3

The Emmy award winner is set to appear in a yet to be revealed role when the series returns next year.

Playing Forza Horizon 6 before the release could get you banned for 8,000 years

The leaked version of the game has prompted Playground Games and Microsoft to take counter-measures.

Nintendo: "We have new titles prepared for the second half of this fiscal year"

We expected Splatoon Raiders and Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave weren't the only titles coming later this fiscal year, and Nintendo has now confirmed it.

This collection will be released in August for both PlayStation 4 and Switch, and includes a beginner friendly difficulty setting.

Xbox Game Pass Essential expanded with nine classic titles

This includes, among others, the infamous Blinx: The Time Sweeper, created by Sonic the Hedgehog designer Naoto Ohshima.

Saab's new poncho makes soldiers invisible to drones

As drones have become the deadliest threat on the battlefield, Saab is now focusing on making it harder for drones to detect people in the first place.

The Ring author and Japanese horror master Koji Suzuki has died

His creations not only scared the wits out of us in the film adaptations of the early 2000s, but also introduced Japanese horror to a wide audience.

Rumour: Capcom is developing a Devil May Cry remake

The last new main game, Devil May Cry 5, was released seven years ago, so it definitely sounds like a plausible move from a company that loves remakes more than anyone else.

The man who brought Moff Jerjerrod to life in Return of the Jedi has died

The award-winning British actor lived to be 82, but thanks to Star Wars and his other outstanding performances, he will be remembered forever.

Beware if you want to avoid spoilers, but in the meantime, we can treat you to the stunning launch trailer.

The ten best-looking covers: NES

Nintendo's first console changed video games forever. We've taken a look at the most striking covers of this much-loved console.

Pokémon becomes toilet paper in a new bizarre Nintendo product

Nintendo's pocket monsters are getting what is perhaps the least worthy merch treatment they've ever received.

The new Star Fox music is already available with Nintendo Music

And to make things even better, this news came with a new image that gives us a better look at the new version of Fox McCloud and his crew.

The legendary veteran Takashi Tezuka turns 66 years old this autumn and Nintendo now says he will retire in June.

More signs point toward a Definitive Edition of Sonic Frontiers

Just as Sega did before Sonic Mania and Sonic Origins got their updated versions, they have now updated the description on Steam and permanently lowered the price.

South Korean Buddhist order unveils robot monk to attract young people

Even ancient religious institutions are forced to keep up with the times, and the robot monk has now taken its vows.

Marvel Maximum Collection

We've had a look at Limited Run Games' retro collection of Marvel games, which features six titles in various versions...

The creator of Fox McCloud prefers the movie version to the new game

However, that doesn't mean he doesn't like the new Fox look, but if he had to choose, he thinks Fox McCloud is better designed in The Super Mario Galaxy Movie.

Microsoft promises we'll get to see more from Project Helix later this year

We could imagine it happening in conjunction with the 25th anniversary of Xbox, but there are plenty of other possible occasions.

Blaze hints at a comeback for sought-after Evercade cartridges

It appears that certain particularly popular cartridges may be reissued to prevent an unreasonably expensive secondary market.

Shigeru Miyamoto has banned dirty jokes in the Super Mario movies

Marios creator says, however, that this isn't the reason Wario hasn't appeared yet, so maybe he'll show up in the next film?

It's time to take a final look at the adventure before its release on PC, PlayStation, and Xbox in two weeks.

Switch 2 shows off its power in new Star Fox comparisons

Check out exactly how much has changed in the world of graphics since Star Fox 64 and Star Fox Zero were released.