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Some regions have been hit considerably harder than the US when it comes to Microsoft's new Xbox Game Pass pricing clocking in as much as a 100% increase in price in certain situations.

A Halo: Combat Evolved remake is reportedly in development at Halo Studios, with insider Rebs Gaming citing sources that Abstraction Games is leveraging a “hybrid” approach with core mechanics on a modified Blam Engine from Halo: Reach and visuals driven largely by Epic's Unreal Engine 5.

It seems as though Mortal Kombat may make an appearance in Xbox Game Pass when it announces the next round of games available to Premium members. While Microsoft and Xbox have not yet announced that Mortal Kombat will be coming to Game Pass, marketing material for Mortal Kombat 1 was spotted in a Microsoft Store ad for Game Pass.

Some observers dismissed warnings from the FTC head before Microsoft’s Activision Blizzard merger. On the heels of another Xbox Game Pass price increase, Lina Khan’s concerns about rising costs seem justified. She argues that when one company dominates a market, it inevitably will hurt consumers.

Nvidia and 2K Games are giving away a custom Claptrap gaming PC designed by Stefan Ulrich from RandomDesign, which comes equipped with powerful components like the RTX 5080 and Ryzen 7 7800X3D.

The R46H is a new 4-inch horizontal retro gaming handheld with a budget price tag but a rather high-resolution display. Available for under $50, the R46H has a 768p IPS panel and should be powerful enough to emulate up to most Nintendo DS and PlayStation Portable games.

Red Dead Redemption 2 PS5 and Xbox players may soon be able to experience the Western-themed epic at 60 fps. For the first time since 2019, Steam revised information on its store page. Even if a PC upgrade isn’t as urgent, a rumored Switch 2 port would introduce the game to new audiences.

ProTubeVR has officially confirmed that Valve will be releasing a new VR headset, reiterating previous rumours about the new HMD. Unlike other rumours and leaks, this information comes straight from an accessory maker, lending it some authenticity, however there is still no outright confirmation of a launch date for the Valve Index.

Speaking to Gamereactor at San Diego Comic-Con’s Malaga event, Walking Dead star Norman Reedus, a close collaborator of Hideo Kojima and the star of the Death Stranding franchise, praised Kojima Productions’ forthcoming Xbox-backed horror OD while singling out Udo Kier as one of the 'most interesting' people he had met.

The R36VX is a vertical gaming handheld available in four colour options. Equipped with a single joystick and a 4:3 display, the R36V should be powerful enough to emulate up to systems like the Nintendo 64 or the Sony PSP.

Sega and Puma's limited-edition Sonic the Hedgehog capsule collection, unveiled ahead of its launch on Oct. 30, 2025, comes at a time when Sonic Racing: Crossworlds is already on the radar for many people, further cementing what many see as a win for the video game publisher.

A new report says Microsoft plans to launch a free tier for Xbox Cloud Gaming soon. It will be supported by ads, and sessions could be limited to one hour at a time, at least initially.

Cold, scarce food and deadly enemies all around – few settings are as unforgiving as the Stone Age. Far Cry Primal has been praised for its immersive prehistoric world and strong survival elements. For the first time, it's available at a 90% discount, now priced at just around $3.

This 2D action RPG, which is very popular with gamers, is currently 70% off on Steam. But be careful, because you only have a few days left to take advantage of this offer.

Battlefield 6 is almost here, and players can now preload the game on PlayStation, Xbox, and PC. This lets you download the files early so you’re ready to play the second it launches.

After a price increase, Xbox Game Pass Ultimate subscribers are finding fewer benefits to the service. Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 beta testers will no longer save money on add-ons. Microsoft has also removed discounts on DLC for other popular Xbox games like Indiana Jones and the Great Circle.

After decades on PlayStation and Xbox, I tested the Lenovo LOQ 16IRH8 in Fortnite, Warzone, Gears, and Hogwarts Legacy... here’s why I’m not going back.

According to new data shared by Alinea Analytics, Hollow Knight: Silksong has now sold over 6 million copies across all platforms, with Steam alone accounting for 4 million downloads.

EA FC 26 is 2025’s fastest-selling sports game on PlayStation, selling over 5.5 million copies in its first week. Across all platforms, the game has already passed 9 million downloads, with PlayStation leading most of the sales.

Polish game studio Bloober Team has stated that it intends to extend the Cronos IP in the future, even as it currently splits its resources across 5 different projects, including the highly anticipated Silent Hill 1 Remake.

The TCL 32G64 is now available in the US. This is the brand’s first gaming monitor to be released in this market, with a second size option on the way. Features of the QHD model include an up to 180 Hz refresh rate, two HDMI 2.1 ports and support for AMD FreeSync and Nvidia G-Sync.

Team Red's HB-DIMM standard is designed to effectively double the current DDR5 bandwidth by reaching 12.8 Gbps transfer speeds, but without radically changing the design in order to ensure compatibility with current consumer and server-grade systems.

Bethesda Game Studios, at a media event ahead of the December 2025 Burning Springs update, acknowledged long-standing player demands for cross-play and cross-progression in Fallout 76, saying the features aren’t ruled out but would require a “huge technical lift” to accomplish.

According to several rumors, the remake of the game Halo: Combat Evolved is currently in development by the Virtuos studio. And new information could soon be revealed.

The Anbernic RG477M has been available to buy for more than a month now. However, while buyers had to purchase directly from the manufacturer, which ships from China, the handheld is now available to buy from Amazon.

Treyarch is swapping out the classic high-round zombies for slower, hard-hitting ones in the Black Ops 7 beta, dev reveals.

Microsoft’s steep Xbox Game Pass price hike has players fuming, and even GameStop is chiming in with memes and a cheeky reminder that its cards are still cheaper (for now, at least).

Sony has revealed its PlayStation Plus lineup for October 2025. It is spearheaded by Alan Wake 2, a popular survival horror title launched two years ago.

The latest Humble Bundle package — Waaaghtober — has arrived loaded with 10 Warhammer games and 2 DLCs worth $318, selling for just $12. Except for the second and sixth game on the list, all the games are rated Steam Deck Verified or Playable.

The new modular controller features modern sensors and is designed to consistently register motion input with high accuracy. Additional buttons are available, as is typically the case with higher-quality gamepads.

The Series S console was once a reasonably inexpensive way to access popular AAA titles. It’s no longer as affordable following another Xbox price increase, but Sam’s Club is clearing out remaining inventory. Warehouse members are reporting an Xbox Series S price of 40% off its MSRP.

The Epic Games Store is now giving away another puzzle game from the Doodle game universe. Joined by in-game Firestone Idle RPG items, Doodle Devil: Dark Side is well-rated on both Android and iOS.

New Battlefield 6 pre-order data suggests it may secure a rare sales victory over a Call of Duty rival. Boosted by the Battlefield 6 open beta, three times the number of Steam users have reserved the shooter. Recent Xbox Game Pass price increases could also influence how buyers access Black Ops 7.

Fallout 76 will receive its biggest update in five years in the coming days. And many new features will be introduced, much to the delight of players.

Epic Games Store has officially revealed the free games that are set to go live on October 09, 2025. Among the two upcoming freebies, there's one that's rated "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.

In what most consumers will find to still be a relatively unequal balancing act on Microsoft's part, Xbox Game Pass's recent update and subsequent price hike did come with multiple new titles in tow.

In Not Raised by Wolves, you play as a revolver-wielding coyote lady making her way through a mysterious AI facility, supported by a loyal drone. The game may only last 10 to 15 minutes, but it packs a surprising punch. So far, Steam users have given it a perfect 100% positive rating.

Broforce is a chaotic 2D shooter full of action movie parodies, letting players blast through entire levels as characters like Rambro, Brobocop and more. The game has earned overwhelmingly positive reviews and is currently available on Steam with an 80% discount for under $3.

Square Enix intends to ship Final Fantasy Remake Part 3 on multiple platforms without delays. The publisher has development teams optimizing the game for different systems. After ending PS5 exclusivity, the final part of the trilogy could release at the same time on the Switch 2 and Xbox.

Backbone has introduced two Target-exclusive limited editions of the Backbone Pro and Backbone One. The special edition controllers retain the features and prices of the standard variants, but come in bright colors that honor the cozy gaming trend.

According to a new leak, Sony plans to discontinue multiple PSN features it designed for the PlayStation 4. Described as a unifying change, the removal will initially only apply to new PlayStation 4 releases.

It was only a matter of time! The same wizard behind the completely transparent Game Boy, has created a fully playable Lego Game Boy using real hardware and supporting real cartridges.

The R36XX is a 3.5-inch vertical retro gaming handheld available in over half a dozen colour options. Many with translucent finishes, the R36XX rivals other popular solutions like the BatleXP G350, R36S and the Anbernic RG35XX series.

Starbreeze has just announced that it is stopping the development of the Dungeons & Dragons game, which was due to be released in 2026. And that's not all, as several employees have been laid off.

The Epic Games Store has started a new set of game giveaways for Windows gamers. Available to claim from today, Nightingale is joined by $100 worth of in-game items for Firestone Online Idle RPG.

PowerA has officially introduced the Advantage wireless controller for Nintendo Switch 2. The PowerA Advantage controller ships with Hall Effect sticks, motion controls, mappable gaming buttons, a status LED indicator, and a dedicated chat button. Plus, it comes with fan-favorite Nintendo and Pokemon designs.

The Corsair Void v2 Max Wireless headsets, designed for computer, console, and mobile gamers, deliver Dolby Atmos Spatial Audio via simultaneous 2.4 GHz and Bluetooth connections, featuring AI-powered background noise reduction and up to 130 hours of battery life per charge.

Avalanche Studios, known for its work on the Mad Max and Just Cause franchises, has embarked on a journey to cut down on its workforce at other locations even as it moves to close down its Liverpool office.