https://www.newgamenetwork.com New Game Network - Connected to Interactive Entertainment https://www.newgamenetwork.com/images/logolarge.png https://www.newgamenetwork.com NGN https://www.newgamenetwork.com/news/22864/sony-reveals-new-ps5-controller-icon-blue-dualsense/ https://www.newgamenetwork.com/news/22864/sony-reveals-new-ps5-controller-icon-blue-dualsense Sony reveals the new PS5 controller, the Icon Blue Special Edition DualSense, priced at $84.99 USD and releasing October 20 in the U.S. and Canada. Mon, 13 Oct 2025 05:34:13 -0400 https://www.newgamenetwork.com/news/22863/nintendo-pursues-45-million-in-damages-from-switch-piracy-operator-james/ https://www.newgamenetwork.com/news/22863/nintendo-pursues-45-million-in-damages-from-switch-piracy-operator-james Nintendo targets Switch piracy, seeking $4.5M from James "Archbox" Williams for operating sites that distributed thousands of illegal Switch game copies. Fri, 10 Oct 2025 07:18:04 -0400 https://www.newgamenetwork.com/news/22862/microsoft-confirms-xbox-nextgen-console-development-denies-cancellation-rumors/ https://www.newgamenetwork.com/news/22862/microsoft-confirms-xbox-nextgen-console-development-denies-cancellation-rumors Microsoft addresses Xbox next-gen console rumors, confirming ongoing development and its continued partnership with AMD to power future Xbox hardware. Thu, 09 Oct 2025 10:06:17 -0400 https://www.newgamenetwork.com/news/22861/nintendo-releases-switch-2-update-2050-with-general-system-improvements/ https://www.newgamenetwork.com/news/22861/nintendo-releases-switch-2-update-2050-with-general-system-improvements Nintendo rolls out Switch 2 update 20.5.0 on Sept 29, 2025, adding general stability improvements as global sales exceed 6 million units. Wed, 08 Oct 2025 06:28:42 -0400 https://www.newgamenetwork.com/news/22860/gta-6-developers-harassed-by-youtuber-demanding-delay-answers/ https://www.newgamenetwork.com/news/22860/gta-6-developers-harassed-by-youtuber-demanding-delay-answers YouTuber backonboulevard flew to Edinburgh to confront GTA 6 developers about delays, sparking backlash as fans denounce harassment outside Rockstar North. Mon, 06 Oct 2025 03:48:22 -0400 https://www.newgamenetwork.com/news/22859/capcom-confirms-triple-resident-evil-launch-on-switch-2/ https://www.newgamenetwork.com/news/22859/capcom-confirms-triple-resident-evil-launch-on-switch-2 Resident Evil 7, Village, and Requiem release on Switch 2 February 27, 2026, with Capcom explaining the reasoning behind the triple launch. Fri, 03 Oct 2025 03:35:43 -0400 https://www.newgamenetwork.com/news/22858/electronic-arts-sold-in-55-billion-deal-to-pif-silver-lake-and-affinity-partners/ https://www.newgamenetwork.com/news/22858/electronic-arts-sold-in-55-billion-deal-to-pif-silver-lake-and-affinity-partners Electronic Arts has agreed to a landmark $55B all-cash acquisition by Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund, Silver Lake, and Affinity Partners. Thu, 02 Oct 2025 04:45:41 -0400 https://www.newgamenetwork.com/news/22857/costco-quietly-pulls-xbox-consoles-and-games-from-us-and-uk-websites/ https://www.newgamenetwork.com/news/22857/costco-quietly-pulls-xbox-consoles-and-games-from-us-and-uk-websites Costco removes Xbox consoles, games, and accessories from US and UK sites as Microsoft faces falling hardware sales and price hike backlash. Wed, 01 Oct 2025 04:54:32 -0400 https://www.newgamenetwork.com/news/22856/yakuza-kiwami-3-remake-and-dark-ties-confirmed-at-rgg-summit-2025/ https://www.newgamenetwork.com/news/22856/yakuza-kiwami-3-remake-and-dark-ties-confirmed-at-rgg-summit-2025 RGG Summit 2025 confirms Yakuza Kiwami 3 remake with new Dark Ties story, launching Feb 12, 2026, on Steam, PlayStation, Xbox Series X|S, and Switch 2. Mon, 29 Sep 2025 04:20:52 -0400 https://www.newgamenetwork.com/news/22855/microsoft-to-raise-xbox-console-prices-again-in-the-us/ https://www.newgamenetwork.com/news/22855/microsoft-to-raise-xbox-console-prices-again-in-the-us Microsoft will raise Xbox Series X and S prices in the U.S. on Oct. 3, 2025, with hikes up to $70, citing macroeconomic changes and ongoing tariffs. Fri, 26 Sep 2025 04:44:24 -0400 https://www.newgamenetwork.com/news/22854/steven-ogg-dismisses-gta-6-hype-says-he-feels-nothing/ https://www.newgamenetwork.com/news/22854/steven-ogg-dismisses-gta-6-hype-says-he-feels-nothing GTA 5's Trevor actor Steven Ogg says he feels "nothing" about GTA 6, admitting he's never played video games, despite the game's May 2026 launch. Thu, 25 Sep 2025 04:45:15 -0400 https://www.newgamenetwork.com/news/22853/valve-may-reveal-its-new-vr-headset-following-september-rumors/ https://www.newgamenetwork.com/news/22853/valve-may-reveal-its-new-vr-headset-following-september-rumors Valve's Steam Frame VR headset remains unconfirmed after Sept 17 rumors, with leaks suggesting a $1,200 price, Roy controllers, and a 2025 launch window. Wed, 24 Sep 2025 04:27:47 -0400 https://www.newgamenetwork.com/news/22852/skates-early-access-launch-struggles-with-server-outages/ https://www.newgamenetwork.com/news/22852/skates-early-access-launch-struggles-with-server-outages EA's Skate Early Access launch hit server chaos with long queues, outages, error codes, and microtransactions, frustrating fans after a 15-year wait. Mon, 22 Sep 2025 03:56:30 -0400 https://www.newgamenetwork.com/news/22851/scootx-first-physicsdriven-scooter-sim-hits-xbox-series-xs-sept-19/ https://www.newgamenetwork.com/news/22851/scootx-first-physicsdriven-scooter-sim-hits-xbox-series-xs-sept-19 ScootX, the first 100% physics-driven scooter sim, launches on Xbox Series X/S after its Steam Early Access debut, bringing tricks, maps, and updates. Fri, 19 Sep 2025 04:47:17 -0400 https://www.newgamenetwork.com/news/22850/marvels-venom-ps5-game-eddie-brock-carnage-antivenom-and-release-rumors/ https://www.newgamenetwork.com/news/22850/marvels-venom-ps5-game-eddie-brock-carnage-antivenom-and-release-rumors New leaks detail Marvel's Venom PS5 game, including Eddie Brock as lead, Carnage as villain, Tony Todd's recordings, and a possible 2026-2027 release. Thu, 18 Sep 2025 04:33:14 -0400 https://www.newgamenetwork.com/news/22849/mark-rolston-confirms-new-batman-game-arkham-shadow-sequel-in-development/ https://www.newgamenetwork.com/news/22849/mark-rolston-confirms-new-batman-game-arkham-shadow-sequel-in-development Actor Mark Rolston confirms a new Batman game is in development, with Camouflaj working on a sequel to Arkham Shadow following its 2024 VR success. Wed, 17 Sep 2025 03:40:02 -0400 https://www.newgamenetwork.com/news/22848/gta-6-leak-reveals-parody-websites-as-rockstar-confirms-may-2026-release/ https://www.newgamenetwork.com/news/22848/gta-6-leak-reveals-parody-websites-as-rockstar-confirms-may-2026-release GTA 6 leaks reveal parody websites, new characters, an expanded Vice City map, and Rockstar's confirmed May 26, 2026, release date for PS5 and Xbox Series X/S. Mon, 15 Sep 2025 04:20:08 -0400 https://www.newgamenetwork.com/news/22847/sims-4-adventure-awaits-expansion-adds-gibbi-point-and-getaways/ https://www.newgamenetwork.com/news/22847/sims-4-adventure-awaits-expansion-adds-gibbi-point-and-getaways The Sims 4 Adventure Awaits Expansion arrives Oct 2, 2025, adding Gibbi Point, Custom Getaways, Imaginary Friends, new traits, careers, and adventures. Fri, 12 Sep 2025 05:16:41 -0400 https://www.newgamenetwork.com/news/22846/devolver-digital-cofounder-calls-gta-6-the-firstever-aaaaa-game/ https://www.newgamenetwork.com/news/22846/devolver-digital-cofounder-calls-gta-6-the-firstever-aaaaa-game Devolver Digital co-founder calls GTA 6 the first "AAAAA" game, citing a $1B budget, $10B revenue forecast, and confirmed May 2026 release. Thu, 11 Sep 2025 04:28:45 -0400 https://www.newgamenetwork.com/news/22845/new-battlefield-6-skips-ray-tracing-developers-confirm-performance-focus/ https://www.newgamenetwork.com/news/22845/new-battlefield-6-skips-ray-tracing-developers-confirm-performance-focus New Battlefield 6, releasing October 10, drops ray tracing as Ripple Effect focuses on optimization and smooth performance across all supported systems. Wed, 10 Sep 2025 05:41:59 -0400