Gaming & consoles

Sony is apparently expanding its PlayStation advertising. Job postings reveal which brands might appear on the PS5 in the future.

The storage crisis continues to spread, making the current generation of Xbox consoles significantly more expensive.

Several manipulated Steam games are reported to have spread malware. Thousands of computers were affected, and the FBI is investigating.

Universal has secured the rights to ten Atari games. Film adaptations are planned for "Pong," "Asteroids," and "Missile Command."

Microsoft Offers Retro Games for Windows PCs With Enhanced Graphics and No Emulation Microsoft is offering retro games for Windows PCs, featuring improved graphics and no need for emulation. This could help keep some titles alive.

The first "Doom" game from 1993 is a milestone in gaming. It has now received a special honor that no one would have expected.

Nintendo has plans for a universal Switch dock. It is designed to automatically recognize and optimally support the Switch and Switch 2.

Nintendo is bringing the Switch 2 to Europe with a replaceable battery due to new EU regulations. However, this brings more changes.

Nearly ten years after its market launch, sales of the first Nintendo Switch in Europe will end in February 2027. The reason behind this is EU regulations.

I generally celebrate PlayStation as a brand. However, I also love Blu-rays. An unpleasant separation is looming for me.

New evidence suggests an updated display for the Nintendo Switch 2. However, this does not yet indicate an OLED model.

The prices for the Steam Machine have been announced. The hardware features modern technology but costs much more than anticipated.

Xbox consoles to become more expensive starting August 2026. Microsoft will also discontinue a model. Here are all the known details.

EA plans to introduce personalized advertising in video games with "EA Advertising." Many players are reacting critically to this move.

A new leak suggests that Valve is sending out the first Steam Machines to testers. A date for preorders is also mentioned.

When it's too hot, it's best not to use the Nintendo Switch. The manufacturer itself advises this, citing high temperatures in the summer.

An unopened copy of Super Mario Bros. sold for $3 million at an auction, setting a new record.

Hackers tried to extort Nintendo. Nintendo has confirmed the incident. At the same time, the criminals made a mistake.

Valve Discontinues Physical Steam Gift Cards Valve is discontinuing its physical Steam gift cards due to fraud cases where criminals have been misusing the card codes.

Valve has narrowed down the planned launch window for the Steam Machine and Steam Frame. TECHBOOK has all the details known so far.

Nintendo must pay 35 million euros in France. The reason is the well-known Joy-Con drift issue with the Nintendo Switch.

Nintendo is expected to release a new version of the Switch 2 in Europe in 2027. This move is in response to new EU regulations requiring replaceable batteries.

From Halo to Fable to the Xbox Series X25: These announcements took center stage at the Xbox Games Showcase 2026.

Loot boxes are widespread in video games and are particularly concerning to child protection advocates. But are they actually illegal?

The Nintendo GameCube relied on affordable hardware and strong games—but that wasn't enough to compete against the PlayStation 2 and Xbox.

Valve Increases Prices for Steam Deck Models by Up to 37 Percent Due to Rising Hardware Costs

"Grand Theft Auto VI" is eagerly anticipated by gamers. However, fake GTA 6 betas and other scams are now circulating.

Sony has increased the prices for PlayStation Plus. Initially affected is the Essential subscription, starting May 20, 2026.

With Pictonico!, Nintendo turns personal photos into part of small games, focusing on creative scenes with friends and family.