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As an analyst, I’ve been looking closely at the Dragon Quest I + II HD-2D Remake, and there are some exciting additions. Players can expect new combat abilities and, in the original Dragon Quest I, the ability to take on multiple enemies alone. Dragon Quest II is also getting a boost with a new character, Matilda. But perhaps the biggest change is a completely original underwater area added to Dragon Quest II – something that wasn’t available in the 1987 release. It really expands the world and offers a fresh experience.

Microsoft has been slowly increasing the price of its Xbox Series X and S consoles both in the US and internationally. However, customers in the United States are experiencing the biggest price increases because of tariffs imposed on imported goods during President Trump’s administration.

The Guardian initially reported that the Israeli government was using Microsoft to store data and recordings of calls made by Palestinians. Microsoft has since confirmed parts of the report are accurate and is taking steps to shut down certain services and subscriptions related to the issue.

Right now, we only have a brief trailer to satisfy our excitement for the new Forza Horizon. However, it does confirm that fans are finally getting the location they’ve been asking for since the very first game came out in 2012.

Hades 2 is the sequel to the hugely popular Hades from Supergiant Games, originally released in 2020. I loved the first game – it really helped me through a tough time – so I had high expectations for this follow-up.

Qualcomm’s Kedar Kondap announced significant advancements in gaming, highlighting collaborations to expand the number of games available on Snapdragon platforms. The new Snapdragon X2 Elite Extreme delivers twice the performance of the current Snapdragon X Elite in popular, demanding games like Cyberpunk 2077 and Red Dead Redemption 2, representing a major performance improvement over the past year.

The popular action game Gungrave is returning with a complete overhaul! Gungrave G.O.R.E.: Blood Heat is a fresh start for the series, built with the powerful Unreal Engine 5. The game features completely redesigned combat and levels, updating the intense gunfights while preserving the original’s dark and gritty atmosphere. Whether you’re a longtime fan or new to the series, you can jump right in and experience the signature dual-pistol action. It launches on November 12, 2025, for Xbox Series X|S and PC, and will be available on Game Pass from day one.

Although the announcement of Forza Horizon 6 at the Tokyo Game Show didn’t say anything about a PlayStation 5 version, Xbox has since confirmed the details we were hoping for.

Good news! Both Monster Hunter Stories and Monster Hunter Stories 2: Wings of Ruin are coming to Xbox One and Xbox Series X|S on November 14, 2025.

Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 is coming to PlayStation 5 on December 8, 2025, as revealed at yesterday’s State of Play event. It’s the third live service game to launch on the PlayStation platform, joining Sea of Thieves and Forza Horizon 5.