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Kidnapped Teen Rescued Thanks to Among Us
A 17-year-old Utah girl who had been missing for more than 17 months was rescued from an Oregon home after connecting with another young player in Among Us. She told the player she was being held against her will. The player’s mother contacted the FBI, according to a federal criminal complaint reviewed by People.
Xbox Could be Sold After Democrats Sweep Midterms According to Gaming Analyst
Microsoft could face more pressure to sell Xbox after the November midterms, according to NYU Stern professor and SuperData co-founder Joost van Dreunen. His theory starts with local opposition to the data centers that power Microsoft’s AI expansion.
Nintendo Hints That More Classic Remakes Are Coming After Zelda
Nintendo appears increasingly interested in revisiting its library of classic video games, with a senior executive suggesting that remakes are now just as important to the company as entirely new releases.
Shigeru Miyamoto Misses Award Ceremony/Nintendo Event Due to “Sudden Illness”
Nintendo legend Shigeru Miyamoto has missed two major events in Japan. One was a prestigious award ceremony recognizing his contributions to Japanese culture. The other was a meeting with Nintendo investors.
BioWare Documentary Will Expose Studio’s Final Days as EA Shut Down Legendary Mass Effect Developer
A new documentary will chronicle the rise and fall of BioWare, the once-beloved developer behind Mass Effect, Dragon Age, and Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic, including its final days before Electronic Arts permanently shut down the studio. Titled Massive...
Will The Elder Scrolls VI: Sentinel Be an Xbox Exclusive?
The Elder Scrolls VI finally has a name, but it does not have a platform list. Bethesda revealed the title The Elder Scrolls VI: Sentinel, and IGN argues the game will show how serious Xbox is about exclusives. That question matters more than the subtitle. Sentinel is...
Nintendo Rules Out Another Switch 2 Price Increase Despite Rising Memory Costs
Nintendo has delivered some welcome news for gamers concerned about the rising cost of console gaming. Despite increasing memory prices and a slowdown in hardware sales, the Japanese gaming giant says it has no immediate plans to raise the price of the Nintendo Switch...
Sony Offers $400 for Used PS5 Consoles
Sony is encouraging PlayStation 5 owners to trade in their consoles for up to $400, offering a potential cash payout for players looking to upgrade or sell hardware they no longer use.
God of War Laufey Officially Delayed by Sony Santa Monica
Sony Santa Monica has officially delayed God of War Laufey, moving the PlayStation 5 game from February 16 to May 20, 2027.
Former Xbox COO Denies Being Fired for ‘Policy Violation’
Former Xbox chief operating officer Helen Chiang is pushing back against claims that she was fired for violating Microsoft policy after abruptly leaving the position just three months into the job.
The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time Remake Becomes Highest-Rated Game of 2026
Nearly 28 years after The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time changed video games forever, Nintendo's legendary adventure is reportedly making history all over again. The Nintendo Switch 2 remake of The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time has reportedly earned a remarkable...
GTA VI Preloading to Begin Nov. 10 — Requires 212 GB
Grand Theft Auto VI players can begin preloading the long-awaited title on November 10, but preparing for launch may mean clearing several other games from their consoles.