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A Chinese modder has assembled PS5, Xbox Series X, and Switch 2 into a single console!

Switching between the systems takes about 3 seconds.

Only one platform operates at a time, and all components are powered by a shared 250-watt power supply.

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Haven Studios (Fairgames) Could Be Reassigned to Support Bungie, According to Paul Tassi

According to Tassi’s sources, active discussions are currently underway about potentially moving Haven Studios over to assist Bungie.

With Destiny experiencing a resurgence, Bungie reportedly needs all the help it can get.

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@DestinLegarie Spreading misinformation as a journalist, then playing the victim when called out for it. Typical gaming journalism behavior.

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@DestinLegarie You’re incorrect, as always.

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@Benny2821916007 The Pulse Elite was awful. The sound quality was perfect, but the headset broke after just one year. It was simply too small for my head, switched to the Pulse Explore👌🏻

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First look at Sony’s new PlayStation PULSE Wireless Headset!

The video comes from an Australian consumer, where the headset is priced at around A$160.

Official pricing:
🇺🇸 USA: $99.99
🇬🇧 UK: £89.99
🇪🇺 Europe: €99.99
🇦🇺 Australia: A$159.95

Official release date: November 19, 2026.

Credits: Shannon Grixti

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The "Console Wars" aren't just about gaming anymore!

They’ve become a fascinating (and sometimes toxic) case study in human psychology.

When does passion for a platform cross the line into blind fanaticism?

Let’s break down the psychology of why some gamers defend multibillion-dollar corporations like their own family:

1. Social Identity Theory (The Tribe)
When you spend years playing in one ecosystem, it becomes tied to your identity. Psychologically, criticizing a PlayStation or an Xbox feels like a direct attack on a person's taste, childhood, and memories. Defending the console becomes about defending the ego.

2. The Sunk Cost Fallacy
Building a digital library, paying for subscriptions, and grinding for Trophies or Achievements costs massive amounts of time and money.

Admitting a rival platform is doing something better feels like admitting those past investments were a mistake. So, people double down instead.

3. Confirmation Bias
Ever notice how a fanboy will ignore game-breaking bugs in their favorite exclusive, but mercilessly mock the exact same bugs in a rival's game?

Our brains are wired to selectively accept information that validates our choices and aggressively reject what doesn't.

4. Motivated Reasoning (Shifting Goalposts)
This is where the mental gymnastics happen. If a console is selling well, fans say: "Sales equal quality!" If it’s losing ground, they pivot: "Sales don't matter, it's about the subscription value!"

The conclusion is already set; the logic just shifts to protect it.

There are 3 stages of being a gamer: 1️⃣ Preference: "I like this controller/these exclusives." (Healthy)

2️⃣ Fandom: "I love this brand and its community." (Fun)

3️⃣ Fanaticism: "My brand must win, and the other must fail." (Toxic)

The reality? Sony, Microsoft, and Nintendo don't know you.

You owe them nothing but the money you trade for entertainment.

Play the games you love, stop defending brands and start enjoying the medium!

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The PlayStation 3 turns 20 today!

On November 11, 2006, Sony officially launched the PS3 in Japan, with approximately 81,000 consoles sold on its first day.

The PS3 went on to sell over 87 million units worldwide, introducing Blu-ray gaming and ushering in a new era of online gaming through PlayStation Network (PSN) and the PlayStation Store.

20 years later, the PS3 remains a remarkable piece of gaming history. A technological powerhouse ahead of its time, with bold innovations, groundbreaking exclusives, and ambitious ideas that helped shape the future of PlayStation.

A truly legendary console!

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A look at the unboxing of the physical edition of GTA VI.

Credits: @PythonSelkan

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Tekken Veteran Katsuhiro Harada Criticizes Xbox Series S: “I Wish They Wouldn’t Release Hardware Like This.”

During the Console Game Developers Conference 2026 in Seoul, Katsuhiro Harada criticized the development challenges posed by Microsoft’s Xbox Series S.

Speaking humorously during a panel discussion, Harada explained that the console’s limited memory and lower performance compared to Series X create additional optimization work for developers.

Unlike Nintendo Switch 2, which developers approach as a separate platform, Series S requires teams to revisit games already optimized for more powerful Xbox hardware.

Harada also claimed that Series S has more users than Series X in markets such as the United States, making proper optimization essential.

He added that when Series S versions feature lower-resolution textures, players often blame developers rather than Microsoft.

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The Rise and Fall of Haven Studios’ First Game: From Assassin’s Creed Veteran Jade Raymond to the Cancellation of Fairgame$

🔹 2021: Haven Studios was founded in Montreal by Jade Raymond, the veteran producer who helped bring Assassin’s Creed to life.

🔹 2022: Sony acquired Haven, bringing the developer into the PlayStation Studios family.

🔹 2023: Haven announced its debut project, Fairgame$, a competitive multiplayer heist shooter planned for PS5 and PC.

🔹 2025: Jade Raymond departed Haven following concerns about the game’s development and reception during external testing. Marie-Eve Danis and Pierre-François Sapinski took over as co-studio heads.

🔹 2026: Sony canceled Fairgame$ after a large-scale playtest involving thousands of players failed to meet expectations.

According to Bloomberg, player feedback and retention results were mixed, while increasingly challenging conditions in the competitive PvP shooter market contributed to the decision.

📌 What happens to Haven Studios?

Unlike Firewalk Studios, which Sony shut down following Concord’s failure, Haven Studios will remain operational.

Sony confirmed that the cancellation will not result in layoffs at Haven. Instead, the Montreal-based team will shift toward supporting other studios across PlayStation.

Another ambitious PlayStation live-service project has come to an end before release.

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PlayStation continues to shift toward a console-first strategy under Hideaki Nishino.

Sony has confirmed that PS Plus cloud streaming on PC will end on December 10, while Remote Play on PC and mobile will remain available.

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@XBOXTIMDOG If you want to learn about the early signs of dementia, this is the account to follow.

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PlayStation Plus Extra & Premium games for November 2026!

PS Plus Extra & Premium:

Death Stranding 2: On the Beach | PS5
Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii | PS5, PS4
Atomfall | PS5, PS4
Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake | PS5
Trepang2 | PS5
MotoGP 26 | PS5
Hell Let Loose | PS5
Cricket 26 – The Official Game of the Ashes | PS5, PS4

PS Plus Premium Exclusives:

Soul Reaver 2 | PS5, PS4
Freedom Wars Remastered | PS5, PS4

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Marathon will be FREE TO PLAY from December 8–15!

Bungie is offering a full week of free access to celebrate the launch of the Symbiosis update, featuring new PvE and PvP modes, weapons, and more.

All progress carries over if you purchase the game afterward.

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A new song from the GTA VI soundtrack

“Blood In Your Eyes” by Tove Lo.

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The trailer for Marathon’s next season, Symbiosis, is here!

A new PvE mode, a new Runner Shell, a new Deathmatch mode, and much more await you on December 8!