Microsoft has clarified that the Xbox Series X (opens in new tab) won’t feature a S/PDIF optical output port when it releases later this Holiday, despite appearing on the back of the several prototype units used to promote the console so far.  The news arrives from Microsoft via WindowsCentral (opens …

Animal Crossing: New Horizons (opens in new tab) is almost here, and a sale on Animal Crossing-inspired merch means you can go a little longer before your villager ends up way better dressed than you. BoxLunch has assembled an impressive collection (opens in new tab) of Animal Crossing shirts, sweaters, …

PS5 (opens in new tab) will cut down on copying delays that keep you from playing a game even after its updates are done downloading. Sony has demonstrated how PS5’s internal SSD drive (opens in new tab) will cut down on load times in games, and in an online presentation …

PS5 (opens in new tab) owners will be able to add more storage space using an external hard drive or by installing an M2 SSD in a dedicated expansion port, system architect Mark Cerny announced on today’s reveal stream.  PS5 will support USB external hard drives, but it will only …

During the second day of Game Stack Live, we got an extended look at the Xbox Series X (opens in new tab) standing next to real-life people, including an impressive Master Chief cosplayer, and it looks even bigger than expected. We’ve seen just about every angle of the nondescript rectangular …

For anyone in need of something to occupy their time while stuck at home, Sega is making Football Manager 2020 (opens in new tab) free-to-play for a limited time. The free trial only applies to the Steam (opens in new tab) version, and the fun ends promptly on Wednesday, March …

Pokemon Go (opens in new tab) Safari Zone events for St. Louis, Philadelphia, and Liverpool have all been postponed due to concerns and complications related to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, Niantic announced (opens in new tab) today.  Niantic confirmed that the St.Louis Safari Zone would be postponed last week (opens …

If you pre-ordered the Final Fantasy 7 remake (opens in new tab) through Amazon, you might want to check on your order’s shipping status. A new policy at the online retail giant says essential orders like household and medical supplies are being prioritized over non-essentials, like video games. “We are …

Read more (Image credit: EA) Apex Legends season 4 proves battle royale is still inspiring some of the most inventive storytelling in gaming (opens in new tab) Over the course of three years, battle royale has grown from a humble PC mod to a full video game genre in and …

The Steam Game Festival: Spring Edition kicks off Wednesday, March 18 at 10am PT / 1pm ET / 5pm GMT, bringing over 40 free demos for both new and unreleased games to the digital storefront for a limited time.  GDC’s cancellation this year is at least in part responsible for …