Big news for Gears of War fans: Microsoft has announced Gears of War: Reloaded. This remastered version of Gears of War: Ultimate Edition is coming to PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC. This is another Xbox-exclusive game coming to PlayStation. It shows how Microsoft is shifting to a more open approach to game publishing.
Gears of War: Reloaded offers major visual and performance upgrades. It now supports 4K resolution, HDR, and frame rates of up to 120 fps. This remaster improves more than the looks. It boosts gameplay and visual quality to fit today’s standards.
If you bought the digital version of Gears of War: Ultimate Edition on Xbox One, you’ll get Reloaded as a free update. For newcomers, it will retail for about $40. 
This announcement reflects Microsoft’s broader strategy. They are focusing on software sales and growing their ecosystem. They are not sticking to strict hardware exclusivity.
In other news, Nintendo has sued accessory maker Genki. The lawsuit stems from a product mock-up Genki showed at CES 2025. Nintendo claims it infringes on its trademarks and intellectual property. This lawsuit continues Nintendo’s history of strong protection of its IP.
Meanwhile, in entertainment, Marvel’s Thunderbolts opened to over $160 million worldwide. Marvel surprised fans by revealing that the asterisk in the title holds a secret meaning. This meaning connects to future storylines in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Details remain secret, but the studio hints at major twists ahead.
Today has been busy in gaming and entertainment. There were multiplatform remasters, corporate lawsuits, and box office surprises.
