➀ The highly anticipated anime MMO Blue Protocol: Star Resonance has confirmed its release date for October; ➁ A large-scale closed beta has been launched, with more codes to be released; ➂ The game features full cross-platform support, allowing for cross-play and cross-progression between PC and mobile players.

➀ Sony is hiring for a Senior Director of Multiplatform and account management to expand PlayStation Studios' global commercial strategy; ➁ The listing mentions Steam, Epic Games Store, Xbox, Nintendo, and Mobile as platforms to support; ➂ Sony aims to drive long-term revenue growth and audience reach by branching out to additional systems.

➀ Xbox has transitioned to a multiplatform game publisher; ➁ Gears E-Day and State of Decay 3 are set to launch on PC, Xbox, and PS5; ➂ Microsoft is moving towards day-and-date releases across platforms; ➃ Oblivion Remastered and Gears of War: Reloaded have already had simultaneous releases.

➀ Elgato introduces the Game Capture 4K S, a new external capture solution offering 4K/60FPS capture and zero-latency passthrough; ➁ The device supports Xbox, PlayStation, and Nintendo Switch 2, and is compatible with USB-C iPads; ➂ Elgato Studio, the new capture application, provides ultra-low preview latency and essential features for content creators.

➀ SEGA has announced Sonic Racing Crossworlds, a kart racing game featuring characters from various franchises; ➁ The game will include global vocaloid pop star Katsune Miku, Joker from Persona 5, Steve from Minecraft, and Ichiban from Like a Dragon; ➂ The game will support crossplay from launch, aiming to keep the game populated for years to come.

➀ Sea of Thieves, launched in 2018, is set to arrive on Battle.net with a '6 Days Early Access' offer; ➁ The game has already been available on Xbox, PC, and PS5, with over 40 million players; ➂ Microsoft's decision to bring the game to Battle.net is intriguing and may indicate a stronger focus on the platform.

➀ An insider claims that 'a lot more' Xbox games are planned to be ported to PS5 and Switch 2 in 2025; ➁ Microsoft has already started porting some Xbox exclusives to PS5, with more expected in 2025; ➂ Rumored titles include Starfield, Halo, and Gears of War for PS5, and DOOM: The Dark Ages, Halo, and Starfield for Switch 2.

➀ Palworld, which launched to a strong start in January 2024, will soon be available on PS5; ➁ The game was listed in a Tokyo Game Show document as a PS5 title; ➂ The move follows Pocket Pair's partnership with Sony Music Entertainment to promote Palworld.

1. Basemark has introduced a new cross-platform ray tracing benchmark called Breaking Limit. 2. This benchmark tests the gaming performance with ray tracing across various platforms including Windows, Linux, iOS, and Android.