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09/06/2025

Xbox is going handheld - for real this time.

Meet the ROG Xbox Ally and Ally X, launching holiday 2025. Built with ASUS, powered by Windows 11, and packed with Game Pass, Cloud Gaming, Battle.net, and even native Roblox.

🎮 Game Pass
🧠 Gaming Copilot
🖥️ Windows 11
🚀 On-the-go power

Pre-orders coming soon.

Xbox has entered the handheld gaming arena with the ROG Xbox Ally and Ally X. Launching in holiday 2025, these devices deliver Game Pass, Windows 11, and full Xbox support in a portable form, created in partnership with ASUS.

02/06/2025

Is Assassin’s Creed IV: Black Flag finally getting a remake?

A recent livestream from collectibles company PureArts may have just spilled the secret. While showing off new Assassin’s Creed figures, the host hinted that “something is going on with Edward [Kenway]” — a slip many fans took as confirmation.

Combined with past reports, internal codenames, LinkedIn leaks, and Ubisoft’s own teases, it’s looking increasingly likely that a full remake of the fan-favourite pirate-era classic is on the horizon.

Would you play a modernized version of Black Flag with updated visuals and gameplay? 🏴‍☠️

👉 Full breakdown: [https://vergenerd.co.uk/posts/assassin-s-creed-iv-black-flag-remake-rumours-intensify-after-new-tease-from-ubisoft-partner]

31/05/2025

📱 Xbox Halts Handheld Project (codename “Pembrooke”) to Support Windows Gaming Ecosystem, Instead of releasing its own console, Xbox will now back third-party Windows 11 handhelds like the ASUS ROG Ally, Steam Deck, and others.
This move reflects a platform-first, hardware-agnostic future for Microsoft in gaming.

Do you prefer this open strategy or want a true Xbox handheld?

Read more below.

30/05/2025

👀 The Switch 2 looks great on paper. But here’s the problem: Nintendo’s new terms of service could lock you out of games, even if you own them. Imagine a phone update that randomly blocks apps you paid for. That’s the kind of vibe we’re getting here.

If offline play isn't guaranteed, do we really own anything anymore?

Yeah, we’re watching this closely. Are you?

29/05/2025

Thinking of downloading Elden Ring: Nightreign? We put in the hours—co-op chaos, boss fights, solo pain, all of it. If you’re rolling with a squad, it hits hard. Alone? Not so much. Full breakdown below.

👉 Read our full review here: [https://www.vergenerd.co.uk/post/elden-ring-nightreign-review] 👈

12/05/2025

🚦 May 2026 is the date we've all been waiting for! 🗓️ Are you excited to explore the vast world of GTA VI with dual protagonists? Join the conversation and share your predictions! 🤔💬 https://www.vergenerd.co.uk/post/gta-6-trailer-2-breakdown-every-detail-you-missed

25/04/2025

Oblivion Remastered is back, topping Steam’s charts with 130k+ players! 🎮 After the struggles of Fallout 76 and Starfield, this feels like Bethesda’s return to form. Could Fallout 3 or Morrowind be next?

22/04/2025

Just dropped: our in-depth review of PGA Tour 2K25! Get ready for sharper visuals, smarter gameplay and deeper customization options. ⚡️🏌️‍♂️ While it may fall short in commentary, the core golfing experience is more immersive than ever. Dive into our full review here: https://www.vergenerd.co.uk/post/pga-tour-2k25-review-a-fresh-swing-toward-greatness

03/02/2025

We all started thinking it 👀

09/01/2025

What's your favorite finisher?