Gaming

The upcoming Forza Horizon 6 release features new Limited Edition Xbox accessories including a wireless controller and a rare branded headset. Leaked info confirm a May 19, 2026 launch date alongside a $10 price increase for Microsoft's latest premium hardware. This exclusive hardware collection showcases a Japan-inspired aesthetic for the flagship racing franchise.

Call of Duty: Warzone Mobile servers have gone permanently offline today, April 17, 2026, more than two years after the game's global launch in March 2024.

Xbox CEO Asha Sharma may have plans to turn around the fortunes of Game Pass. Even so, former PlayStation executive Shawn Layden doesn’t see much hope for the service. A social media post explains why the Xbox Game Pass price increase is not the source of its struggles.

Total War: Warhammer III plunges you into the Realm of Chaos, where you must build an empire and lead numerous armies to achieve your goal. You’ll need to use the right strategy to defeat your opponents and adapt your playstyle to each situation.

Nintendo fans sensitive to choppy graphics may find the Pragmata Switch 2 port disappointing. A performance review reveals how frame rates plummet into the 30s and 40s. The PS5 has less of an advantage with image clarity, but the PlayStation console produces smoother visuals.

Keychron has added two more lightweight gaming mice to its list and they come with 8K polling, tri-mode connectivity, and a PixArt 3950 sensor. They are available in a single color each with minor differences between the two.

The late-April 2026 PC free game giveaway has been announced on the Epic Games Store. An award winning Metroidvania game released in 2023, Doomblade will be given away for PC gamers on April 23.

Some Saros buyers were anticipating a higher frame rate performance mode in the PS5 Pro version. The PlayStation Blog confirmed that the game will render at 60 fps, like on the base console. Even so, cutscenes will display at 30 fps, without an option to engage in hectic gunplay at 120Hz.

Romestead combines cozy base-building with survival RPG elements: by day, players build and expand their settlement in the ruins of the Roman Empire, while undead hordes attack at night. The concept already seems to be resonating strongly, with the game appearing on more than 250,000 wishlists – and its Early Access release date has now been confirmed.

Max Payne 2: The Fall of Max Payne is currently available at just under $2.50 thanks to a 75% discount, matching its lowest price to date. The dark third-person shooter continues to be highly rated on Steam, where 94% of user reviews are positive.

Supergiant’s first game is currently almost free on Steam. Bastion stands out above all for its narrator, who comments on nearly every action the player takes. Thanks to the current 85% discount, the action RPG is available for just $2.24 – matching its lowest price to date.

On the unofficial community website Speranza Bounties, Arc Raiders players can flag other accounts, vote each day on “Most Wanted” targets and submit confirmed eliminations. According to Insider Gaming, the platform does not just focus on aggressive PvP players, but also frequently places well-known streamers and content creators in the crosshairs.

The Turtle Beach Stealth Pro II aims to be a more comfortable gaming headset with versatile connectivity. It pairs with up to 4 devices supporting Bluetooth or 2.4GHz audio, bolstered by longer-lasting batteries. Dual 60mm drivers promise a more robust sound while ANC returns to reduce interference.

Rockstar Games is reportedly planning physical releases for Red Dead Redemption on PS5 and Switch 2 on May 7, 2026. Price reports currently vary between €32.90 and €34.99 for the bundle including the Undead Nightmare expansion.

The Sony PlayStation 6 and the next-gen Xbox Helix will reportedly feature powerful AMD APUs with Zen 6 CPU cores and RDNA 5 graphics. Moore's Law Is Dead claims that the consoles will bring a major graphical uplift and an even bigger ray tracing and AI improvement.

Anbernic has released a firmware update for its screen-toting controller. The new update adds new features and also fixes some known bugs. However, users will need a Windows PC to update their controllers.

Plague Inc: Evolved, the indie real-time strategy game, is currently on sale on Steam for just $2.99 — that's an 80% discount off its usual $14.99 price. The offer ends on April 23, 2026.

The OnePlus Ace 6 Ultra is set to launch soon in China, positioned as a direct competitor to the Redmi K90 Max. Right after the announcement, the company shared new pictures of the flagship phone, showcasing it from different angles.

The Cuktech 30 Ultra is a 300W desktop charging station now available in the US, UK, and EU that can power multiple devices, including gaming laptops, smartphones, and game consoles, through its five ports, which includes a 300W DC port and dual 140W USB-C PD 3.1 ports.

Asus has announced a special giveaway to celebrate the launch of Mongil: Star Dive, and the prize is a ROG Xbox Ally powered by the Ryzen Z2 A processor.

After a long wait, Pragmata will finally launch across all platforms on April 17. And if you're planning to get it on day one, you'll be glad to learn it's already available with a solid discount.

The latest Scuf controller adapts the Envision Pro for Sony’s console. Leaking on Amazon, the Scuf Omega blends generous customization with lower-latency DualSense connectivity. The wireless PS5 controller also boasts TMR technology, but buyers will pay a premium for these advantages.

Presented in stunning hand-drawn animation, Machinarium takes you on a potentially nostalgia-inducing trip to the early days of gaming.

Transistor is an action RPG set in a futuristic universe where you embody a singer who has lost her voice following an attack. Your goal is to find those who are responsible for this assault, and to do so, you will have to uncover secrets and face many enemies.

With a list price of $449, the Nintendo Switch 2 is more expensive than the Steam Deck, and could soon become even more expensive due to the DRAM crisis. With a version of the Nintendo Switch 2 that only functions as a home console, Nintendo could offer more performance at a lower price.

The Qualcomm Snapdragon X2 Elite shows a significant leap over its predecessor, especially in graphics performance, nearly doubling its 3DMark Fire Strike score. Real-world gaming tests on an Asus Zenbook reveal playable performance in demanding titles like Cyberpunk 2077 and Red Dead Redemption 2.

Disco Elysium, the acclaimed isometric detective RPG known for its story-driven design and dialogue- and skill-check-based “combat,” is currently discounted 75% on Steam to $9.99, backed by strong critical and user scores.

Bungie’s Marathon update 1.0.6 introduces the C.A.R.R.I. system and experimental "Stay Together" mechanics to reward player cooperation. Check out the latest weapon balance changes for the Biotoxic Disinjector and Railgun in the Season 1 mid-season pass.

Despite unveiling two new handhelds in early February, MagicX is yet to release them. Now, the manufacturer has explained why the Two Dream Light and Two Dream Pro handhelds are yet to launch.

MSI has launched new 15-inch, 16-inch and 18-inch gaming laptops globally. Totalling over a dozen SKUs, the laptops fall under MSI's Cyborg, Crosshair, Raider, Stealth and Titan series.

Sony has announced the next lineup of games that PS Plus Extra and Premium members will be able to download and play starting this month. The lineup includes eight games, including The Crew Motorfest, Horizon Zero Dawn Remastered, and more.

GameSir has expanded its Tarantula line of controllers with three new models. The controllers have symmetrical thumbsticks, are compatible with Xbox consoles and PCs, and have TMR joysticks.

MSI has quietly confirmed that Nvidia intends to release a new RTX 50 series graphics card with more VRAM than its existing variant. Paired with Intel's new Core Ultra 7 251HX and Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus processors, MSI will sell the Crosshair 16 Max HX E2WGXK exclusively with a 12 GB version of the GeForce RTX 5070.

Echo Point Nova is currently available on Steam at its lowest price yet. The shooter currently holds a 96% positive user rating and, thanks to a 50% discount, is available for $12.49 until April 27.

One of the most acclaimed roguelites of recent years is currently back at its lowest price on Steam. Hades is discounted by 75% until April 28, bringing it down to just over $6.

The handheld version of the Sony PlayStation 6, the PlayStation 6 Portable, is expected to launch alongside the main console. With an RDNA 5 GPU and a 6-core Zen 6 CPU, the PS6 Portable is shaping up to be a beastly handheld that will reportedly be able to play games that launched for previous consoles.

PlayStation Plus subscribers are rumoured to be receiving another new batch of free games before the month is out. While Sony is expected to make an official announcement soon, a reliable source has already revealed three upcoming titles that will expand April's lineup to six games.

The Redmi K Pad 2 is around the corner, and Xiaomi has now shared more details of its new iPad mini rival. With new teasers, the company has confirmed that the compact tablet will come with many gaming-focused features and an advanced sound setup.

According to data spotted on SteamDB, Valve may soon introduce a built-in option that lets users view the 30-day price history of Steam games. This feature would make it easier to track price changes without relying on third-party tools.

Take-Two Interactive shares rose 2.5% after hacker group ShinyHunters released Rockstar’s stolen financial data without delivering any meaningful Grand Theft Auto VI leaks or source code. The disclosure showed strong recurring revenue, particularly from GTA Online, while Rockstar said the breach was limited and non-material, easing investor concerns and adding roughly $1 billion to Take-Two’s valuation.

Metro author Dmitry Glukhovsky has teased that Metro 2039, the next mainline entry from 4A Games and Deep Silver, will be “darker than anything you’ve seen before,” with a full reveal scheduled for April 16, 2026. The article notes the studio’s relocation to Malta amid the Ukraine war and emphasizes Glukhovsky’s close involvement in the writing to reinforce the series’ anti-war themes, as fans await details on its tone and whether Artyom returns.

The free-to-play Overwatch Switch 2 upgrade has arrived, but many players report horrific performance. Frame rates top out at 30 fps, well below the 60 fps that Blizzard promised. With blurriness and input lag also issues, the publisher plans to release a patch to address the shortcomings.

More than two years after launching the Inzone Buds, Sony has announced a new color, bringing the available options to three. It has also slashed the price of the earbuds by a significant amount.

Pragmata reviews are revealing that graphics cards with 8GB of VRAM may struggle. A popular tech site had to adjust settings to achieve smooth 1440p performance on an RTX 4060. Capcom has also prevented testers from comparing GPU benchmarks until closer to the Pragmata release date.

A Plague Tale: Requiem is an action-adventure game in which you follow the adventures of Amicia and Hugo after the events of A Plague Tale: Innocence. But your journey will be full of dangers, and you’ll have to face them to save Hugo.

Two years after launching on PC and Xbox, Starfield finally arrived on the PS5 on April 7. And in its first week, the game has sold over 140,000 copies, generating $7.7 million in revenue.

Amid an ongoing lawsuit between Unknown Worlds and Krafton, Subnautica 2’s store pages on Steam, Epic Games Store, and Xbox now list Unknown Worlds as both developer and publisher, with SteamDB showing the change was made on April 7, 2026. Neither company has commented, leaving it unclear whether this reflects an official publishing shift or a strategic move to distance the sequel from Krafton as Early Access reportedly approaches in May.

The Pokédex is part of the basic equipment of every Pokémon trainer who wants to catch them all, as the gadget automatically recognizes Pokémon and provides important information about them. What was still science fiction in the 90s is now reality thanks to modern technology.

Sony has officially announced the Inzone M10S II gaming monitor. This model features a QHD OLED panel with a 540Hz refresh rate, but you can take it up to 720Hz by lowering the resolution.