PS5 Price Hike Expected, Microsoft Liquidating Xbox Series X Stock — Top Gaming News of the Week

This is a concise summary of the key developments across the gaming industry from the past week.

• **PS5 Price Increase:** Insiders have confirmed that a significant price increase is expected for the PlayStation 5.
• **Sony & Bloodborne Remake Insider:** Sony has severed ties with a prominent insider following their claims about a Bloodborne Remake.
• **Arc Raiders Flashpoint Update:** Robots in Arc Raiders will adapt to player actions, as revealed in the Flashpoint update teaser.
• **Understanding Steam's Economy:** An expert clarified how Steam truly operates, pointing out that wishlists do not generate direct revenue.
• **Crimson Desert Refunds on PS5:** Many PS5 players are reportedly requesting mass refunds for the game Crimson Desert.
• **Valve Denies Crimson Desert Refunds:** Valve, however, is refusing refunds for Crimson Desert, leading to complaints from players, especially those against AI implementation in games.
• **Death Stranding 2 PC Advantages:** For Death Stranding 2, the PC version is recommended due to its support for 120 FPS and exclusive technologies.
• **Borderlands 4 Performance Fixes:** Borderlands 4 developers have announced that they have fixed the game's main performance-related drawback.
• **PS5 to PS6 Upgrade Doubts:** A developer expressed skepticism that Sony will easily convince current PS5 owners to upgrade to a PS6, questioning whether there will be a noticeable difference.
• **91-Year-Old Gamer Conquers Resident Evil Requiem:** A 91-year-old gamer completed Resident Evil Requiem independently, relying solely on handwritten notes without guides.
• **Neverness to Everness Anticipation:** Over 30 million players are awaiting the April release of the "GTA-style anime" game Neverness to Everness, with new footage now available.
• **Sekiro Boss Streamer Marathon:** A streamer has been continuously defeating the same boss in Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice for over 1,400 consecutive days.
• **Resident Evil Requiem Enhanced:** Resident Evil Requiem has received updates, including expanded content, improvements, and a fan-requested new mode.
• **Valve's New Pricing Model:** Valve announced a new pricing policy, under which $70 games could be sold for 1800 rubles in Russian Steam.
• **Heroes of Might & Magic V Remake Gameplay:** New gameplay footage of the Heroes of Might & Magic V remake, powered by Unreal Engine 5, has been revealed, showcasing combat and world exploration.