Gaming 26 November 2025 - 5 February 2026

Roblox stock price today: RBLX slips as Australia presses for safety talks, upgrade optimism fades
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Roblox stock price today: RBLX slips as Australia presses for safety talks, upgrade optimism fades

Roblox shares fell 0.8% to $72.89 Tuesday afternoon, reversing part of Monday’s 10% surge. Australia’s government requested urgent talks with Roblox over child safety concerns, warning of possible fines up to A$49.5 million. Roblox cited new safety partnerships and early adoption of age checks as scrutiny increased. Dutch regulators also launched a probe into Roblox’s protections for minors.
February 10, 2026
Sony lifts forecast after record profit as PS5 sales slide and sensors surge
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Sony lifts forecast after record profit as PS5 sales slide and sensors surge

Sony posted a record quarterly operating profit of 515 billion yen, up 22%, and raised its full-year forecast to 1.54 trillion yen. PlayStation 5 sales dropped 16% to 8 million units, but gaming profit rose 19% on software and network gains. The sensor division’s sales jumped 21%, while Pictures revenue fell 11%. Sony increased its share buyback plan to 150 billion yen.
February 5, 2026
Roblox’s new ‘4D’ AI turns text prompts into drivable game objects — and it’s live in beta
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Roblox’s new ‘4D’ AI turns text prompts into drivable game objects — and it’s live in beta

Roblox on Wednesday launched a beta AI tool called “4D creation” that generates interactive in-game models from natural-language prompts. The company says the tool, powered by its Cube foundation model, lets users create items like drivable cars. Early testers created over 160,000 objects and saw play time rise in one game by 64%. The beta starts with only two object types available.
February 4, 2026
RedMagic 11 Air goes on sale Feb 11 — early reviews weigh the €499, 207g fan‑cooled gaming phone
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RedMagic 11 Air goes on sale Feb 11 — early reviews weigh the €499, 207g fan‑cooled gaming phone

REDMAGIC will launch its RedMagic 11 Air gaming phone in Europe on Feb. 11, starting at €499. €1 “Early Bird” vouchers offering €30 off and early access go live Feb. 5. The device features a Snapdragon 8 Elite chip, 7,000 mAh battery, and 24,000-RPM fan. Reviews praise performance but note heat issues, loud cooling, and lack of wireless charging.
February 1, 2026
Google opens Project Genie to U.S. Ultra subscribers, letting users generate interactive worlds
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Google opens Project Genie to U.S. Ultra subscribers, letting users generate interactive worlds

Google began rolling out Project Genie, an interactive world-building prototype, to AI Ultra subscribers in the U.S. on Thursday. The tool uses DeepMind’s Genie 3, Nano Banana Pro, and Gemini to generate interactive scenes from text or images, with sessions capped at 60 seconds. Google describes Genie as a research prototype, not a finished product. Users must be 18 or older.
January 30, 2026
Roblox faces Dutch watchdog probe over kids’ safety under EU rules
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Roblox faces Dutch watchdog probe over kids’ safety under EU rules

Dutch regulator ACM has opened an investigation into Roblox over child safety and compliance with the EU’s Digital Services Act. The probe examines whether Roblox protects minors from explicit content, scams, and manipulative design. ACM can order changes or fine the company if violations are found. Roblox says it is cooperating and introducing new age verification measures.
January 30, 2026
RedMagic 11 Air goes global on Jan 29 as slim gaming phone targets buyers outside China
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RedMagic 11 Air goes global on Jan 29 as slim gaming phone targets buyers outside China

RedMagic will launch its 11 Air gaming smartphone globally on Jan. 29 after a Jan. 20 debut in China, where it sells for 3,699 yuan ($530) and up. The device features a 6.8-inch 144Hz display, Snapdragon 8 Elite chip, 7,000mAh battery, and a 24,000-rpm cooling fan. Asus has halted new phone development, casting doubt on its ROG Phone series. International pricing and carrier details for the 11 Air remain unannounced.
January 21, 2026
Microsoft could make Xbox Cloud Gaming free with ads — a new “1 hour” message just leaked
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Microsoft could make Xbox Cloud Gaming free with ads — a new “1 hour” message just leaked

Xbox Cloud Gaming has begun showing users a “1 hour of ad supported play time per session” warning when launching games. Multiple reports indicate Microsoft is developing a free, ad-supported streaming tier for users who own games but don’t subscribe to Game Pass. Microsoft has not confirmed details or a launch date. The warning does not affect current paid cloud gaming tiers.
January 19, 2026
Animal Crossing: New Horizons Update 3.0 Drops Early — LEGO Items, Slumber Islands, and Switch 2 Upgrades
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Animal Crossing: New Horizons Update 3.0 Drops Early — LEGO Items, Slumber Islands, and Switch 2 Upgrades

Animal Crossing: New Horizons’ Version 3.0 update went live January 14, a day ahead of schedule. The paid Switch 2 Upgrade Pack, offering performance boosts and new features, remains set for January 15 at $4.99 in the U.S. The update adds LEGO items to Nook Shopping and expands storage to 9,000 items. Some new multiplayer features and characters require Nintendo Switch Online or amiibo.
January 14, 2026
PlayStation Plus Extra/Premium January 2026 lineup is official — Resident Evil Village, Like a Dragon lead the drop
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PlayStation Plus Extra/Premium January 2026 lineup is official — Resident Evil Village, Like a Dragon lead the drop

Resident Evil Village and Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth lead the January 2026 PS Plus Game Catalog update, launching January 20 for Extra and Premium members. Premium subscribers also get Ridge Racer with new features. Need for Speed Unbound, Epic Mickey: Rebrushed, and Core Keeper remain available as monthly PS Plus games until February 2. Game availability may vary by region.
January 14, 2026
4 Android Apps Most Users Rarely Open in 2025 — Nintendo Music, Apple TV, Blackmagic Camera, and Steam (But They’re Worth Trying)
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4 Android Apps Most Users Rarely Open in 2025 — Nintendo Music, Apple TV, Blackmagic Camera, and Steam (But They’re Worth Trying)

Google Play Store’s app count fell from 3.4 million to 1.8 million between early 2024 and April 2025, following stricter quality rules. As the store shrinks, apps like Nintendo Music, Apple TV, Blackmagic Camera, and Steam remain underused despite offering advanced features for Android users. Google will phase out Play Instant starting December 2025.
December 29, 2025
Google Pixel Phones Now Work as Nintendo Switch 2 Webcams for GameChat — What You Need to Know
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Google Pixel Phones Now Work as Nintendo Switch 2 Webcams for GameChat — What You Need to Know

Nintendo Switch 2 now supports Google Pixel phones as webcams for GameChat, following recent updates from both companies. Multiple outlets report that updated Pixels can connect directly via USB-C, with no adapters or third-party apps needed. The change appears linked to Google’s November 2025 Pixel update, which fixed webcam compatibility issues. The exact update responsible remains unclear.
December 6, 2025
RedMagic 11 Air Leak Reveals Cooling Fan as Liquid‑Cooled RedMagic 11 Pro Shines in Early Reviews
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RedMagic 11 Air Leak Reveals Cooling Fan as Liquid‑Cooled RedMagic 11 Pro Shines in Early Reviews

China’s TENAA published images of the upcoming RedMagic 11 Air, revealing vent slits, a screw-studded back, and redesigned triggers, strongly indicating a built-in cooling fan. The leak follows the global launch of the RedMagic 11 Pro, which reviewers confirm uses active liquid cooling with a micro-pump and fan, a first for mass-market smartphones.
November 29, 2025
Nintendo Black Friday 2025: Cyber Deals, Switch 2 Bundles and Best Game Discounts Live Now
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Nintendo Black Friday 2025: Cyber Deals, Switch 2 Bundles and Best Game Discounts Live Now

Nintendo’s Black Friday and Cyber Deals 2025 promotion is live, with digital discounts of up to 60% on select Switch and Switch 2 titles through December 3. Physical game deals and bundles are available at major retailers until November 29, though console discounts remain limited. Notable sale titles include Luigi’s Mansion 3, Super Mario Odyssey, and Persona 5 Royal. Nintendo is also offering amiibo and microSD card deals.
November 26, 2025
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