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Your Curated Source for the Latest in PC, Xbox, PlayStation & Nintendo NewsIssue #03 | Week of June 17–23, 2025

This Week’s Highlights

Star Overdrive Launches Across All Major Platforms

The highly anticipated hoverboard-powered action-adventure Star Overdrive has officially released on PC, Xbox, PlayStation, and Nintendo Switch. Players can explore vibrant alien worlds, engage in rhythm-based combat with a Keytar, and unravel the mysteries of Earth’s forgotten colonies. The Collector’s Edition features a companion manga and original soundtrack—an immersive bonus for fans of hybrid sci-fi storytelling.

System Shock 2: Enhanced Edition Arrives on PC

To celebrate its 25th anniversary, System Shock 2 returns in a beautifully remastered edition for PC. Enhanced visuals, improved UI, and modernized gameplay breathe new life into this cult-classic. Console versions are expected to follow in early July.

Platform-Specific Updates

Xbox Insights

• Xbox App Now Integrates Steam and Epic Games

  Microsoft has expanded the functionality of the Xbox App on PC, offering full integration with third-party storefronts including Steam and Epic. This update positions the app as a seamless, unified launcher for cross-platform PC gaming.

  
  

• Next-Gen Xbox to Support Third-Party Stores

  Early reports confirm that Microsoft’s upcoming Xbox console will run on a Windows-based OS, allowing true modularity and access to a wide range of game storefronts. A clear shift toward open gaming ecosystems.

PlayStation Pulse

• Stellar Blade Surpasses 3 Million Sales

  Shift Up’s fast-paced action title Stellar Blade has now sold over 3 million units, bolstered by a successful PC release. Developer bonuses and an unexpected gift of Switch 2 consoles to the team have sparked rumors of a potential Nintendo port.

  

• Sony Launches Climate Station for PS5/PSVR2As part of Sony’s Playing for the Planet initiative, Climate Station offers players an interactive deep dive into climate change data through immersive storytelling and environmental simulations.

Nintendo Switch Watch

• Switch 2 Receives First Major Firmware UpdateNintendo has rolled out Firmware v20.1.5 for Switch 2, featuring backend improvements likely aimed at enhancing compatibility for legacy titles.

• Donkey Kong Bananza Supports Cross-Generation Co-OpIn a welcome feature, Donkey Kong Bananza allows local co-op play between Switch 1 and Switch 2 systems. Curiously, Mario Kart World does not yet support this function, prompting speculation about Nintendo’s cross-gen strategy.

  

Community Spotlight

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