Video Game News 6/17/2025

#Bungie
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Bungie Indefinitely Delays Marathon To Address Negative Fan Feedback

Marathon Delayed Indefinitely

Bungie delays Marathon indefinitely

Marathon catches an indefinite delay as Bungie promise to work on a laundry list of improvements

Marathon is delayed, new release date will be announced in the fall: 'We need more time to craft Marathon into the game that truly reflects your passion'

Bungie delays Marathon indefinitely, reveals plan for improvements

Bungie's Marathon reboot delayed indefinitely in response to "passionate" fan feedback

Bungie Delays Marathon Indefinitely, No New PS5, PC Release Date Given

Marathon has been delayed

Bungie delays Marathon, telling players, "we know we need more time"

Upcoming PS5 First-Party Game Delayed After Recent Troubles

Marathon Delayed to Unknown Date

Bungie Delays Marathon to Focus on Major Gameplay Overhauls

Bungie Indefinitely Delays Marathon So It Can “calibrate and focus the game”

#Xbox
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Game Pass Is Getting Three Warcrafts, A Call Of Duty, And More This Month

Microsoft Teases Multiple Gaming Devices And Next-Gen Xbox As It Doubles Down On Windows

ROG Xbox Ally X Impressions -- Green With Envy

Here’s when you can play EA’s Skate in early access

Xbox announces next-gen AMD deal, says future devices ‘won’t be tied to a single store’

Microsoft says it's working on next-gen Xbox "consoles" you'll play "in your living room and in your hands"

The Next Xbox Is a PC, So What Does That Mean for PS6?

Xbox is partnering with AMD for its next-gen console and devices

Xbox strikes "strategic, multi-year agreement" with AMD, "powering the next generation of Xbox"

Fallout 76 Reaches 23 Million Players

Microsoft: Future 'Xbox experiences' won't be 'tied to one device'

Xbox and AMD Enter Multi-Year Partnership for Next-Generation Consoles

The Gates are OPEN at Last as Co-op Survival Adventure Gatewalkers Launches on Xbox!

From the Makers of Alan Wake & Control: FBC: Firebreak Will be Your New Game Pass Obsession!

Your Next Solitaire Obsession – Jewel Match Solitaire Launches on Xbox with 18 Variants & Castle Building!

Wave 2 of Game Pass Titles for June 2025 Revealed

Shuhei Yoshida says PlayStation only really views Nintendo as competition in Japan

#Switch2
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Hades 2 Gets Longest Patch Notes Ever In Last Major Update Before 1.0 Launch Finally Arrives Later This Year

Mario Kart World: Six Awesome Things To Do In Free Roam

Pokémon players say they’ve lost years of gameplay due to Switch 2 save data transfer issues

Unlocking Mirror Mode in Mario Kart World is so obtuse, even Nintendo got the details wrong

Hitman World of Assassination is still amazing despite struggles on Switch 2

Nintendo reportedly bans players using MIG cartridges for pirated games on Switch 2

Mario Kart World Sold More Than 780,000 Physical Copies in Japan

Trails beyond the Horizon Confirmed for Nintendo Switch 2, Launches January 2026

Review: Kunitsu-Gami: Path of the Goddess (Switch 2)

The Legend of Heroes: Trails Beyond The Horizon Delayed To 2026, Switch 2 Port Announced

Trails Beyond The Horizon Slips To Early 2026, But It's Also Coming To Switch 2

Review: Savage Raven EDC Switch 2 Carry Case - A Sleek Alternative To Nintendo's Official Offering

Random: GameStop Tries To Make Light Of Switch 2 Staple Fiasco, But Lands In More Trouble

PSA: Select GameCube Games Can Be Played In Widescreen Mode On Switch 2

Talking Point: What Are You Hoping To See In The Donkey Kong Bananza Direct?

Switch 2's HDR Looking Washed Out On Your TV? Here's The Fix

Poll: Has Your Switch 2's Screen Got Any Nasty Scratches Yet?

Guide: Best Nintendo Switch 2 Controllers

Pokémon Fan Loses "20 Years Worth Of Data" After Performing Switch 2 Transfer

Gex Trilogy Adding PAL Versions (And Voices) In Its Next Update

Nintendo Supposedly Investigating Possible "Swollen Battery" Issue With Switch 2

Mario's Voice Actor Says It's "Unbelievable" To Hear His Voice In Mario Kart World

Nintendo Reportedly Banning Switch 2's Using MIG Cartridges

Nintendo is apparently looking into reports of expanded Switch 2 back panels

June 17, 2025: Forspoken Shines at Summer of Gaming + Switch 2 Hackers Banned

#Marathon
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Marathon Has Been Delayed With No Release Date In Sight

Bungie delays Marathon after tumultuous early reception

Sony Aims to Reassure Investors After Lessons Learned, Bungie's Marathon Won't Be Another Concord

#RPG
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I've Found The 16 Most Valuable Final Fantasy: Through the Ages MTG Cards Right Now

Do crimes and save floating New York City in this alternate-1930s RPG

Wartorn is a gorgeous, dark fantasy RPG from ex Bioshock devs, and it's out now

Grab a free Steam key for turn-based RPG Wander Stars' new beta

Anticipated JRPG Trails beyond the Horizon Delayed into January 2026 on PS5, PS4

Mini Review: TRON: Catalyst (PS5) - A Deftly Delivered Return to the Grid

Pocket a Platinum in PS Plus Premium's Seminal New Retro Release

Dark Spire Legends: Nightfall is a new tower defence RPG out now on Android

The Legend of Heroes: Trails beyond the Horizon coming to Nintendo Switch 2

Borderlands 4 Adding Helpful Quality of Life Feature

Fallout 76 devs tease an ‘impactful’ patch coming later this year

Web3 Gaming Is Heating Up

Tainted Grail: The Fall of Avalon Review

Starlight Legacy (PS4, PS5, Switch, Xbox One, X/S, PC)

#PlayStation
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Here's What Book You Should Read Based On Your Favorite Game

Adventure of Samsara Turns The Retro Dial Back A Few Extra Notches

Bungie has officially delayed Marathon: ‘Your voice has been strong and clear’

Gears of War Reloaded release date, upgrades, and more

Ex-PlayStation Boss Says Sony Has Never Really Seen Nintendo As a Rival

Zidane and Vivi Are New Final Fantasy Adorable Arts Figures

Sony CEO Hints At The Future Of Astrobot

Sony Lifts Regional Locks After Stellar Blade PC Success

PlayStation Store Update Worldwide June 17, 2025

Mark Your Calendars, Gamers: Amazon Prime Day Sale 2025 Is From July 8-11

18 Best PS5 Controller Chargers To Own in 2025

Maximum Football Exits Early Access, and Launches for Free on Xbox, PlayStation and PC!

#Nintendo
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Nintendo’s long-running musical easter egg has been found in Mario Kart World

APICO will have a physical release on Nintendo Switch

Japanese Nintendo eShop releases for June 19, 2025

Towa and the Guardians of the Sacred Tree opening movie

BRAVELY DEFAULT FLYING FAIRY HD Remaster Review

Clubhouse Games: 51 Worldwide Classics added to Nintendo Music

#NintendoSwitch2
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The Nintendo Switch 2’s System Transfer Is Great If You Do It Correctly

Your Switch 2 Has Notification Settings You Should Tweak For A Better Experience

Steam Deck Users Can Get Samsung's 1TB Pro Plus MicroSD For Cheap

This Week in Switch 2 - June 17, 2025

The Legend of Heroes: Trails beyond the Horizon Delayed to January 2026, Switch 2 Version Announced

Legend of Heroes: Trails beyond the Horizon coming to Switch 2 as Game-Key Card

Here’s how to correctly set up HDR on your Nintendo Switch 2 console and TV

#Minecraft
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Walmart Restocks Exclusive Lego Minecraft Creeper Building Set

Minecraft Vibrant Visuals Update Finally Gives Mojang's Game a Long-Awaited Visual Overhaul — but Only on Compatible Devices

15 best Minecraft tower designs in 1.21.6

Minecraft Chase the Skies and Vibrant Visuals are here, changing the entire game

The 25 best Minecraft shaders for 1.21.6

Minecraft gets massive “Chase the Skies” update, patch notes

Large-scale voxel milsim BattleBit Remastered breaks an 18 month-long content drought with new teaser trailer

Viral Roblox game Grow a Garden surpasses Fortnite’s player concurrency over the weekend

Minecraft receives separate trailer for the Switch as doesn’t support Vibrant Visuals

Minecraft Gets Massive Visual And Content Updates With 'Vibrant Visuals' And 'Chase The Skies'

#NexusMods
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Nexus Mods' new owner is a company whose co-founder has already had to reassure folks that NFTs and crypto aren't incoming

Nexus Mods' new owners promise they won't monetise the site to death as users panic at the whiff of venture capital: 'The new owners are here… not sitting in a distant tower, remotely directing us all towards some nefarious goals'

End of an era: Nexus Mods has change in ownership after 24 years following "stress-related health issues"

Nexus Mods founder to step away as ownership of the site "changes hands"

#Switch
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Review: Gundam SEED: Battle Destiny Remastered Is for Fans

TRON: Catalyst’s I/O tower now open to Switch users

#MarioKartWorld
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The sinister secret that Mario Kart World is hiding: where do those Dash Foods come from?

Mario Kart World Review — Little Open World

Mario character voice actor says he’s thrilled to be featured in Mario Kart World

#PS4
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9 New PS Plus Extra, Premium Games Available Now on PS5, PS4

Sony CEO Says PS5 Finally Has More Players Than PS4

Acclaimed PS4 Adventure Game Under $10 on PS Store for 1 Day

New PS Plus PS2 Classic Comes With PS5 Trophies

#Hades2
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Hades 2 marches closer to full release with the Unseen Update

Hades 2's new update adds in more weapon variations, boss challenges and, oh no, a really hot portrait for Narcissus

Hades 2 Update Adds Secret Form To All Nocturnal Arms As It Approaches 1.0 Release

Hades 2 The Unseen Update patch notes begin the final march to 1.0

#FBCFirebreak
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Game Pass And PS Plus New Release FBC: Firebreak Has A Major Matchmaking Issue On Launch Day

15 beginner’s tips before you start FBC: Firebreak

Remedy's co-op shooter FBC Firebreak isn't going down well on Steam

Can you play FBC Firebreak solo?

Review: FBC: Firebreak (PS5) - PS Plus Shooter Proves Remedy Should Have Stayed in Its Lane

FBC: Firebreak Hits PS Plus With Paranormal Co-Op Chaos

#Borderlands4
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Borderlands 4 Minimum PC Specs Have Been Announced And They Are Eye-Popping

Borderlands 4 system requirements demand 8 CPU cores and 8 GB of VRAM but the reality is probably a bit more forgiving than that

Borderlands 4 now up for pre-order with some post-launch content revealed

Borderlands 4 Pre-Orders Now Live – Editions, Bonuses, and Post-Launch Content Detailed

#Rematch
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Call of Duty: WWII and Warcraft RTS Trilogy Headline Xbox Game Pass June 2025 Wave 2 Lineup

Rematch tips and tricks - how to win matches

Crash Bandicoot 4: It’s About Time, FBC: Firebreak, and More Headline Wave 2 of Game Pass in June

Xbox Game Pass Adds Warcraft I-III Remasters, Rematch, And More

#GoldenTeeArcadeClassics
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Arcade golf series Golden Tee is getting a retro compilation by Digital Eclipse

Well, Now the PS5 Needs an Official Trackball Controller As Well

Golden Tee Arcade Classics announced for Nintendo Switch

Golden Tee Arcade Classics Collection Swings onto Xbox and More this July

Golden Tee Arcade Classics Brings Eight Retro Sports Games to PC and Consoles This July

Golden Tee Arcade Classics Announced

Golden Tee Arcade Classics Launching July 17

#NintendoSwitch
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I am so glad I waited to play Pokémon Scarlet and Violet on Switch 2

Doronko Wanko Switch Version Adds 5 Dogs in July

Fear Effect reveals Nintendo Switch physical release

Simon the Sorcerer: Origins reveals Nintendo Switch release date, physical release

It’s Time to Romance Your Toaster in the Star-Studded Date Everything!