With cross-platform gaming becoming more prevalent, former Microsoft VP Mike Ybarra has suggested that PlayStation, Nintendo, and Xbox should collaborate on a shared friends list system. This idea aligns with Xbox’s evolving strategy of making its games accessible across multiple platforms, signaling a potential shift away from exclusive console competition.

The much-anticipated Elden Ring: Nightreign network test has hit a major snag, leaving eager players frustrated. This three-player co-op roguelite spin-off was set to kick off its first round of testing today, but technical issues have derailed the experience.FromSoftware originally scheduled three-hour testing sessions, allowing registered players to get an early taste of the game. However, for those lucky enough (or unlucky, in this case) to land a spot in the February 14, 6 a.m. session, the only thing they got to experience was server crashes.

The latest Sony State of Play has revealed Tides of Annihilation, an action-adventure game from Eclipse Glow that blends Arthurian legend with a modern, mystical London. Set in a world torn apart by an Outworld invasion, players will command the Knights of the Round Table, battle epic bosses, and explore the fantasy realm of Avalon.

Xbox Game Pass continues to expand its lineup, with two more games confirmed as day-one releases for 2025. One of the biggest perks of Game Pass is getting access to brand-new games without needing to buy them separately. For dedicated gamers, the service practically pays for itself by offering multiple day-one releases every month.

Big news for Assassin’s Creed fans, Ubisoft has officially confirmed that pre-orders for Assassin’s Creed Shadows Pre Orders are on par with Odyssey. If this momentum continues, we might be looking at another record-breaking entry in the series!