Another handheld console enters the arena

This week in gaming saw a range of new reveals! Sony has unveiled the new PlayStation Portal, the Japanese tech company’s answer to a remote play dedicated device which boats 4K visuals, an exclusive game lineup, intuitive interface, and exciting multiplayer capabilities. Larian Studios has confirmed that Baldur’s Gate 3 is making its way to the Xbox Series X/S this year, however unfortunately without split-screen support on the Series S, which has disappointed many fans. Regardless, RPG fans can anticipate an enhanced experience as the beloved title expands its platform reach.

Bethesda’s director and executive producer, Todd Howard, has revealed that the company’s upcoming release, Starfield, will have a unique iteration of the New Game plus feature, leaving fans wondering and excited for what innovative twist in gameplay mechanics. Meanwhile, Diablo IV’s new content update, titled ‘Season of Blood’, now has a release date! With a focus on vampires, fans of the Diablo franchise can anticipate an immersive and thrilling addition to Blizzard Entertainment’s best selling game.

Finally, there continues to be updates on Microsoft’s acquisition of Activision Blizzard, as the tech giant has revisited its cloud gaming tactics due to regulatory concerns by the CMA. Microsoft has decided to hand over global rights for cloud streaming of Activision Blizzard games to Ubisoft.