Gaming

MSI has released the Crosshair A16 HX MLG Edition globally. The limited-edition gaming laptop combines AMD's Ryzen 9 8940HX processor, up to an Nvidia GeForce RTX 5070 Laptop GPU, and a white design with bundled MLG-themed accessories.

Retroid has confirmed that starting August 6, the Pocket Nova 8+128GB will be sold for $239 instead of $229. This comes shortly after Qualcomm announced a price hike for its processors.

Persona 5: The Phantom X Version 4.6 is live with new character Wavecatcher Miyu, a summer event, and quality of life updates on PC and mobile.

Ozymandias delivers the classic 4X feel of a Civilization match without the complex systems or hours of endgame micromanagement. A full game can be finished in as little as 30 minutes, and the well-reviewed strategy title is currently available on Steam for its lowest-ever price of around $4.50.

Microsoft could stop releasing future Xbox games on Steam. Insider Jez Corden claims to have "interesting information" about Microsoft's PC strategy, but for now, he's keeping the details to himself.

Konami has confirmed Suikoden Star Leap, the franchise's first mobile-native RPG, launches August 7 in Japan for iOS and Android. A Steam PC version is planned but has no confirmed date yet.

Former Sony executive Shuhei Yoshida says the absence of a Bloodborne PC port or PS5 remaster remains a mystery, though he hopes one may eventually be released. He suggested director Hidetaka Miyazaki’s busy schedule and reluctance to entrust the acclaimed 2015 title to another studio could explain the delay.

Two months after leaking via a Brazilian ratings filing, JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: Eyes of Heaven R still hasn't been confirmed by Bandai Namco, despite several showcase opportunities.

Mistfall Hunter brings classic extraction gameplay into a dark fantasy setting – swapping firearms for swords and magic. The game has attracted impressive player numbers since launch, but while the gameplay seems to be winning players over, its reviews remain mixed.

A popular PlayStation protest against the death of physical games has seen participation fall off. Most signatures for the Don’t Kill the Disc petition accumulated in its first week. Regardless, the outrage on social media hasn’t faded amid Sony’s determination to print fewer PS5 discs.

The memory shortage and rising chip costs may have inflated the Steam Frame price more than feared. A Valve leaker believes it could debut at much higher than $1100, but under $1500. A release date as soon as August 3rd is also possible for the VR headset, with reviews to follow.

Rockstar Games is giving GTA Online players a free $1 million reward for simply logging in and playing between August 6 and 12, alongside double GTA$ on Super Yacht Life missions and triple rewards in community missions.

Following the release of Spider-Man: Brand New Day, the Spider-Man games made by Insomniac Studios have received heavy discounts. The limited-time sale sees prices drop by up to 60% on Steam and the Epic Games Store.

Razer’s 2026 Blade 18 refresh delivers impressive performance with Intel’s Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus and an RTX 5090—all while staying under 50 dB in performance mode. However, memory price shifts mean last year's model might still hold the crown for "value".

Shigeru Miyamoto says the GameCube’s limited appeal to established gamers and lack of mainstream features contributed to its disappointing 21.7 million sales, prompting Nintendo to rethink what its next-generation consoles would look like.

(Update: Item sold fast for ~$10,950) An eBay seller has listed a Nintendo DS development cartridge for €7,999 that preservationists believe may be connected to the long-lost 2005 mini-game PokéPark Fishing Rally DS. However, translated boot-screen text suggests the cartridge could contain only leaderboard communication software rather than the playable game itself.

Another lineup of free games has been spotted on Steam, and all of them have been released in July 2026. However, like always, not all the newly spotted freebies have decent overall player ratings yet.

The Lenovo Legion Y700 Infinite is confirmed to launch sometime in August 2026 in China, and so far, the company has shared a handful of its core features. Now, with a video teaser, more new details of the upcoming OLED gaming tablet have been revealed.

Xbox consoles are more expensive than some gamers in Europe anticipated. Microsoft’s price increase bulletin did not reveal that the disc-based Series X would cost €799.99. The PS5 now offers a superior value, while doubts are growing about the affordability of Project Helix.

Green Man Gaming has added a new bundle to the site called Boomer Shooter Bonanza. It includes 7 Steam Deck-compatible games, and you can score them for just $10.

Sony’s commitment to promoting Rockstar's next GTA game may be even greater than rumored. An insider describes the company’s investment in PS5 campaigns as “mind-blowing”. Recent leaks predict that marketing could resume in early August with the third GTA 6 trailer.

GuliKit has revealed its plans to launch a new pro controller soon. Called the ES Max, the eSports controller will have adjustable triggers, customizable buttons, and support for PC and Nintendo Switch/Switch 2.

GuliKit controllers now have a companion app that is available for iOS devices and Android. While the app allows for customization and modification on the fly, only a handful of controllers are supported.

Genshin Impact Version 7.0 "Everwinter Without Mercy" launches August 12, opening Snezhnaya with the Eye of Graeae tool, a new TPS mode, and characters Odette and Alyosha.

Top-down perspective, turn-based combat, and a unique time-pressure mechanic. The result: it's currently the #1 game in Steam's "Popular New Releases" chart.

Featuring an Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX, a GeForce RTX 5090 laptop with a 175-watt TGP and an 18-inch 4K Mini-LED display, the Asus ROG Strix SCAR 18 G835LXG ranks among the most powerful gaming laptops currently available. Our review highlights where this flagship model excels and what compromises buyers will have to make.

Xbox wants to return to growth. An internal memo from CEO Asha Sharma reveals the four strategic priorities Microsoft believes will secure the future of its gaming business.

Shigeru Miyamoto believes the battle in the console market will no longer be decided primarily by hardware performance. Instead of an endless arms race in processing power, the Nintendo veteran envisions a future with smoother transitions between console generations.

Sony's new Inzone M10S II monitor with an RGB Tandem WOLED panel is now widely available. Also featuring a peak brightness of 1,500 nits, the new 27-inch 1440p monitor offers a native 540Hz refresh rate that can be boosted to 720Hz for maximum speed.

Microsoft and Sony may have opposing ideas for the future of physical game discs. A Digital Foundry podcast revealed that Xbox was considering making backward-compatible media playable on Project Helix. The new Xbox console could lure protestors unhappy about a likely digital-focused PS6.

Fallout: New California, a major fan-made prequel and total conversion mod for Fallout: New Vegas, is now free on GOG with streamlined one-click installation. The release offers a standalone campaign, new map, voiced companions, and faction-driven warfare, while New Vegas Ultimate Edition is discounted heavily for 2 weeks

Even after multiple PS5 price increases, Sony considers the consoles affordable alternatives to PCs. The company denies that the loss of physical games will push buyers toward Steam. PlayStation may seek to boost profits through digital sales to address fears of an overpriced PS6.

ZeniMax Online Studios has revised The Elder Scrolls Online’s roadmap following major Microsoft layoffs, delaying Update 52 and other planned content into 2027 while shifting its focus from fixed deadlines to quality. Game Director Nick Giacomini reassured players that ESO will continue, supported by closer collaboration with Bethesda Game Studios, with Update 51 now scheduled for September 28, 2026.

Ayaneo has provided more details of its upcoming handheld, the Konkr Pocket Advance during an hours-long product sharing livestream. The handheld is also shown emulating games for different retro consoles including the Game Boy Advance it is modelled after.

The Phantom Gaming PGO27QSA QD-OLED gaming monitor was first introduced at CES 2026, and it is now available for purchase, or at least one variant is. The monitor boasts a 240 Hz refresh rate and 400 nits HDR brightness.

PlayStation is not wavering in the plan to transition physical games to digital. Sony has commented on its support for retailers in the years to come. Instead of offering another disc-less solution, the company will encourage more code-in-box titles like GTA 6.

Sony had to finally talk about its decision during the latest earnings call, and when asked about it, the executives gave the expected answer about digital revenue vs physical discs. This suggests the company will not back down from its decision.

Necesse combines survival, crafting and base building with an unusual automation system that lets NPC settlers take over many everyday tasks. The open-world sandbox holds a 93% positive rating on Steam, is free to try until Monday, and is currently available for $7.49 instead of $14.99 until August 13.

Thanks in no small part to its unparalleled player freedom, Baldur's Gate 3 is widely regarded as one of the greatest RPGs ever made. The critically acclaimed Dungeons & Dragons adventure is now 30% off on Steam for the first time, reducing the price to $41.99 from $59.99 until August 6.

Tower Dominion puts an unusual twist on the tower defense formula by letting players shape the battlefield itself instead of simply placing defensive structures. The strategy game is free to try on Steam until Monday and is currently available for $10.49 instead of $17.49.

If you're looking for something different after Forza Horizon 6, Need for Speed Heat is well worth a look. The 2020 racing game is currently available on Steam for 95% off, bringing the price down to just $3.50 instead of $70.

Aniplex and Lasengle celebrate Fate/Grand Order's 11th anniversary with the Chaldea School Festival, running August 1–2 at Makuhari Messe in Chiba.

This 2025 model also features a 16-inch 2560 x 1600 IPS screen, 32 GB DDR5-5600 RAM, 1 TB PCIe 4.0 SSD, USB4 and Wi-Fi 7 connectivity, all packed in a light chassis that weighs ~1.9 kg.

LG's UltraGear 25G590B, the first FHD gaming monitor with a native 1000Hz refresh rate, is now listed for preorder in the US at $999.99. The 24.5-inch IPS panel pairs DisplayPort 2.1 UHBR20 and dual HDMI 2.1 inputs with 99% DCI-P3 coverage and DisplayHDR 400 certification.

With Stardew 3DVR, Stardew Valley can now be experienced fully in 3D for the first time – and even with VR motion controls if desired. The free mod is already fully playable and has been met with overwhelming enthusiasm on Reddit.

Following the announcement that physical discs are on the way out, fans are viewing Sony's buttonless controller patent from earlier this year even more critically. The concept is currently being debated on Reddit.

EA CEO Andrew Wilson received $38.6 million in fiscal 2026 compensation (305 times the median employee’s pay) as the company laid off staff across several Battlefield studios. An SEC filing also details his personal access to EA’s private jet and a potential exit package worth up to $125 million.

Microsoft’s planned Xbox Series X|S price increases reportedly will not prevent the company from losing roughly $150 per console, as surging memory costs squeeze already-thin hardware margins. The review examines how AI-driven chip demand is pushing prices higher across the gaming industry, reversing the traditional trend of consoles becoming cheaper over time.

A global Xbox Series X|S outage unexpectedly blocked some disc-based games, exposing a flaw in Microsoft’s offline entitlement system. Microsoft called the failure unacceptable and said it is developing a fix to ensure physical games remain accessible during future service disruptions.

Epic Games Store has revealed the next two titles that will be free to claim: Beacon Pines and We Were Here Together. Both games will become available starting August 6, and users will have one week to add them to their libraries.