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Resident Evil 9 is shaping up to be much more than just another RE game. The leaks and rumors point towards a major overhaul and a third-person perspective, possibly with an optional first-person mode.

The Epic Games Store has just started a new round of giveaways in the middle of its Mega Sale 2025. The storefront has also published a new round of teasers for its next Mystery Game giveaway, which fans and a certain leaker have attempted to decode.

Warhammer 40,000: Rites of War is now free to claim on GOG until May 29, 2025. Originally released in 1999, this classic turn-based strategy game is returning as part of GOG's preservation program.

Valve has finally released SteamOS 3.7 to its stable software branch. Available as SteamOS 3.7.8, the new update adds official support for the Lenovo Legion Go S while also offering integration across the Legion Go and the Asus ROG Ally.

Epic tales, impactful choices and one of the most iconic fantasy worlds in gaming history: The Witcher Trilogy brings together all three main titles of the acclaimed series – now available on Steam with an 88% discount at its best price ever.

Infinix has launched a new affordable gaming tablet, the Xpad GT. It features an old flagship SoC, the Snapdragon 888, which is paired with 8 GB of RAM and 256 GB of storage. The launch price in Malaysia is MYR 1,699, about $402.

Grow A Garden is a relaxing farming game that has taken Roblox by storm. Created in just three days by a teenager, it reached over 5 million concurrent players – more than double the peak player count of Counter-Strike 2.

If you're into classic CRPGs with tactical combat and plenty of player choice, there's an interesting deal on Steam right now: Warhammer 40,000: Rogue Trader is 50% off for the first time, bringing the price down to just $25.

Thanks to a month-long promotion, the Retroid Pocket 4 Pro is available to buy at a significantly discounted price. The 2023 Android gaming handheld can run emulated games from a variety of consoles including the PS2, PSP, Nintendo Wii, and Nintendo GameCube.

A new BioShock game might soon be unveiled. According to a new rumor posted online, publisher 2K Games is reportedly preparing an announcement about the BioShock franchise. While we don't know the nature of the announcement yet, it is quite likely that 2K could reveal a new BioShock game.

Nintendo has updated its Game Boy – Nintendo Switch Online app with four retro classics: Gradius: Interstellar Assault, Kirby’s Star Stacker, Survival Kids, and The Sword of Hope. The update is available to all Switch Online subscribers and continues Nintendo’s push to preserve handheld legacy content.

In a recent X post, AMD's Frank Azor argued that gamers who play at 1080p don't need more than 8 GB VRAM. However, that statement is not entirely correct, and while there is a market for 8 GB GPUs, they should be far cheaper than the entry-level Radeon RX 9060 XT variant.

Sony-backed Mukti is a narrative-driven adventure set in India for PlayStation 5 under the India Hero Project. The developers are working closely with PlayStation to implement DualSense haptics and adaptive triggers, aiming to deepen immersion and gameplay.

Armored Core 6: Fires of Rubicon has received a price cut on Steam. While it isn't as challenging as other FromSoftware offerings, some segments will definitely give you a hard time.

Bandai Namco has announced it has partnered with Alex Garland and A24 Films entertainment to make an Elden Ring movie. Unfortunately, we don't have a trailer or even a release timeline yet.

The 8BitDo Pro 2 can replace multiple accessories in a complex gaming setup. Hall effect analog sticks add to its durability, whether used as a Switch controller or mobile gaming companion. The 8BitDo controller is seeing its steepest discount at its current Amazon sale price.

Hasbro and Avalon Hill announced this week their plans to release a new Talisman expansion this fall.

Keychron has officially launched the B2 Pro, an ultra-slim, fully customisable, low-profile wireless keyboard with a 96% layout and highly customisable firmware. The keyboard's layout is designed for Apple users, but comes in at an affordable price point.

Warhammer 40,000: Boltgun - Words of Vengeance is a spin-off to the Doom-inspired boomer shooter that has you killing demons by typing randomized words and phrases. It's also completely free to play.

After Nintendo raised the price of Switch 2 accessories, PowerA is launching a cheaper wired controller. The PowerA Advantage boasts the Hall effect analog sticks missing from the Switch 2 Pro controller. While the Advantage has a comparable layout, it omits HD Rumble and motion controls.

Epic Games has refreshed its mobile gaming service with a new title. Available until next week and inspired by classic Kaijū movies, Gigapocalypse allows you to create a customisable giant monster before battling it out across a series of maps.

Epic Landscapes Jigsaw is free to claim on Xbox and PC. The game has real-world nature puzzles and no ads or in-app purchases. it supports all Microsoft platforms and runs offline. Offer ends in 9 days.

The Epic Games Store has revealed its free game giveaway plans to round out May 2025. Returning to its Mystery Game offering for at least another week, the storefront has confirmed that two titles will be discounted to $0.00 apiece from May 29 for a short time.

CD Projekt Red is celebrating the 10th anniversary of The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt and to commemorate the occasion, two special edition Xbox controllers have been revealed. The standard controller is available at the Xbox store while the Elite controller is already sold out.

The second batch of mystery free games on Epic Games Store is now live. This game giveaway is part of the Mega Sale 2025 with a total value of $79.97, and it will expire on May 29 at UTC 15:00.

Those who want to use GameChat to interact with their friends while playing on their Switch 2 will need to register their phone numbers with Nintendo. Children under the age of 16 will need approval from their parent or guardian to use this feature.

Besides offering mystery free games during the Mega Sale 2025 event, Epic Games has also discounted a good number of top-rated titles by up to 85%. This limited-time game sale event will expire on June 12 at 15:00 UTC.

The first Assassin's Creed Shadows DLC could be ready by September 2025. Claws of Awaji will add 10 hours of content to the game, as well as new skills and weapons. Insider Gaming also shared more details about future multiplayer options.

JoJo's Bizzare Adventure: All-Star Battle R adapts Hirohiko Araki's long-running manga series into a fighting game. It has 50 playable characters from the books and anime series and a variety of gameplay modes.

Helldivers 2 fans are hilariously rallying behind Waffle House as the ultimate symbol of resilience as Illuminate invade the Super Earth. A viral fake tweet and a flood of Reddit jokes praise the diner chain’s legendary staff as tougher than any Helldiver.

All the prototype mini PCs presented at Thermalright's Computex booth feature custom compact liquid coolers, cases with some CNC-ed parts and a frontal display with relevant metrics. The demoed model is equipped with AMD's Ryzen AI MAX+ 395 APU and pricing is said to be lower or matching offers from existing mini PC makers like Minisforum.

Capcom’s biggest hit, Monster Hunter Wilds, is getting its first major crossover with Street Fighter 6. The free update goes live on May 28 and is set to bring Akuma’s full moveset and a Blanka-Chan Palico, while paid DLC adds Chun-Li and Cammy cosmetics.

On May 21, Electronic Arts revealed initial details about the class system in the upcoming AAA shooter Battlefield 6 on X. The developers aim to blend traditional class-based teamwork with modern loadout flexibility. However, early community feedback has been largely critical.

The Asus ROG Bulwark Dock DG300 has made its debut at Computex 2025. This 7-in-1 USB-C docking station is primarily designed for ROG gaming handheld PCs, but it can accommodate other handhelds.

If you struggle with saying no, this game might teach you a thing or two. Say No! More is a quirky NPG – short for “no-playing game” – that revolves entirely around the power of the word “no.” Right now, it's available on Steam at its lowest price yet, with a 93% discount.

Bright Memory: Infinite is a unique blend of FPS with character action mechanics that lets you unleash flashy combos on your opponents. The game is short but fun and will keep you entertained throughout its runtime.

Game of Thrones: Kingsroad offers an immersive journey through Westeros, standing out with its rich atmosphere and dynamic combat. Despite these strengths, however, the action RPG is facing heavy criticism from players – and not just because of its free-to-play monetization model.

Released back in 2020, Risk of Rain 2, a highly rated indie roguelike, is currently on sale on Steam for a limited time. The title is now enjoying a massive 67% discount, resulting in the final price falling below $9.

Ayaneo has confirmed a few crucial details about its Flip 1S DS gaming handheld. Lining up with AMD's Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 APU, the new clamshell gaming handheld also appears to have a completely redesigned control layout and a larger secondary display to boot.

Today is an exciting day for Xbox Game Pass subscribers: three new titles are joining the lineup, including a recently released open-world survival game that’s still selling at full price elsewhere.

The Pokémon Center has dropped a new collection of plush toys featuring Ditto disguised as 21 gen 1 fan-favorite Pokémon. The soft toys retain Ditto’s signature derpy face, making them hilariously adorable.

The PS Vita-exclusive Mobile Suit Gundam Seed Battle Destiny Remastered is now officially on Steam. This global remaster adds full English support, sharper graphics, 100+ suits, and control improvements.

Season 4 of Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 and Warzone launches May 29, delivering new multiplayer maps, the return of fan-favorite Zombies mode Grief, and two Ranked Play ladders. Warzone introduces a towering new POI in Downtown Verdansk and chaotic new LTMs.

Amico Entertainment brings Apple TV 4K compatibility to the Amico Home app, allowing gamers to access a growing world of family-friendly games that includes three new titles.

The Legion Pro 7i is still an incredibly expensive gaming laptop, but enthusiasts who have waited for a nice little price cut can now grab Lenovo's powerful RTX 5090 machine for $200 off at a reputable online retailer.

First-party PlayStation titles are becoming a less compelling reason to purchase a PS5. With only a handful of exclusive PS5 games incoming, no Sony events are on the calendar. Insiders can't confirm any PlayStation Showcase or State of Play in the short term.

The ROG Swift OLED XG34WCDMTG is Asus' latest 34-inch OLED gaming monitor. Showcased at Computex 2025, Asus has already revealed pricing and availability for its 240 Hz monitor too.

Ninja Theory's Senua's Saga: Hellblade II will release on PS5, "this summer." The game was released on Xbox Series X|S and PC last year to positive reviews.