Video Games

Capcom has released a patch for Resident Evil Requiem, fulfilling the photo mode promised in director Koshi Nakanishi's March 10 announcement. The update includes the long-requested feature, bug fixes, cutscene enhancements, and localisation corrections, now live across all platforms.

March 27, 2026 Reported by AI

Microsoft has officially confirmed that new Xbox leader Asha Sharma retired the 'This is an Xbox' marketing campaign launched in 2024, following earlier reports of its discontinuation. An unnamed spokesperson told Windows Central it 'didn’t feel like Xbox,' with Sharma now leading a brand reset.

Capcom has revealed plans for a free update to Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflections, featuring extremely powerful Royal Monsters to heighten battle challenges. Producer Ryozo Tsujimoto shared the news in a video message, also noting progress on the first paid story DLC that may arrive ahead of schedule.

March 27, 2026 Reported by AI

Sony Interactive Entertainment announced significant price increases for the PlayStation 5, PS5 Pro, and PlayStation Portal, effective April 2. The company cited continued pressures in the global economic landscape as the reason. Prices are rising in multiple regions including the US, UK, Europe, and Japan.

Housemarque's Gregory Louden avoided questions on a potential PC release for the studio's upcoming PS5 game Saros in a recent interview, focusing solely on its PlayStation launch. This follows Bloomberg reports that Sony has scrapped PC ports for first-party single-player titles including Saros.

March 26, 2026 Reported by AI

One week after Nvidia's DLSS 5 reveal sparked widespread developer criticism for using generative AI to alter game visuals and override artistic intent, indie figures are now urging a boycott. Dave Oshry, CEO of New Blood Interactive, called on gamers and developers to cripple Nvidia's sales and stock price, while Dusk developer David Szymanski decried its showcase in Resident Evil Requiem.