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The free games selection on Epic Games Store has been refreshed, and alongside making another free game bundle live, the storefront has revealed the freebies that will go live on September 18. This penultimate batch has a multi-award-winning title.

The Epic Games Store is offering another batch of games for Android and iOS gamers. Available from today for a short time, Monument Valley 2 joins The Battle of Polytopia as a free game on both platforms, but only for a short time.

Gamers suspect that an AI voice generator supplied Lara Croft's French dub in Tomb Raider IV–VI Remastered. The actress now wants publisher Aspyr Media to halt sales of the game. The use of AI has become a contentious issue, as companies look for cheaper and faster ways to re-record dialogue.

The team at CD Projekt Red is listening to player feedback and still improving things. With the latest update, optimizations have been made to AutoDrive and photo mode features that were introduced in the previous major update.

Watch Dogs 2, a 2016 action-adventure game with GTA-like gameplay, has dropped to its lowest price on Steam. Thanks to this deal, it can be scored at $4.99, a 90% discount from what it usually goes for.

A modder has showcased two Cyberdeck or mini laptop docks designed for the Lenovo Legion Go. Apparently with a view to sharing or selling the files, u/MysteriousAlarm897 has new dock complements an earlier version they revealed with 190 Wh of batteries crammed inside.

Battery life is often cited as a shortcoming with the Nintendo Switch 2. In response, a modder has expanded the console's battery capacity by over 50% with no apparent downsides.

A new operator will appear in Delta Force on September 23. And that’s not all, because many new features have also been announced, allowing to meet the expectations of the players.

Electronic Arts announced the first test phase of the Battlefield 6 battle royale mode in an X post on September 10, revealing more details about the upcoming trial. The test is set to take place this week through Battlefield Labs.

Gamers can now dive into a unique simulation on Steam that lets them dismantle massive ships piece by piece. Ship Graveyard Simulator is free to play until September 15, after which it will be available for just $1 at a 93% discount.

Last week's Epic Games Store giveaway proved to be a bit of a bust with only one puzzle game discounted. This week though, the storefront is offering three games including one that was only released last year. Ghostunner 2, Monument Valley 2 and The Battle of Polytopia will be free to claim until next Thursday.

Featuring a huge second display, a full-size mechanical keyboard, and an upgradeable graphics chip, Krayzor is one of the most unusual laptops on the market. The notebook is now available for pre-order, albeit with somewhat outdated hardware.

A meeting with an HR manager early in Hideo Kojima's career sparked a conversation that may have been crucial to a series of events that allowed for the legendary Metal Gear Solid franchise to be born.

The latest Humble Bundle — Phunky Physics — package contains 9 physics-based games worth $174, but selling for just $13. In these games, “physics” is just another word in the dictionary and gravity is like a chameleon with its ever-changing characteristics.

Retro gaming is booming, thanks to the accessibility of classic arcade games. The Capcom Retro Revival Pack has dozens of legendary titles like Street Fighter II, Ghosts 'n Goblins, and Progear. Costing as little as $20, the Capcom games include platformers, shoot ‘em ups, and brawlers.

While Nintendo's Direct events are historically scheduled to be slotted in a 60-minute window, they rarely last the entire time and September 12th's Direct might be Nintendo's longest yet.

A credible leaker has confirmed on both X and a Resetera thread of plans already in motion on Capcom's end to port as many as 6 major Resident Evil titles as native ports for the Nintendo Switch 2.

It looks as though Zowie is planning to reintroduce gloss coatings on its high-performance gaming mice again, with a recent leak revealing what appears to be a white Zowie EC1-DW wireless gaming mouse. This comes after pro players have been spotted at esports tournaments rocking the same design.

Dragon Ball Gekishin Squadra is a new 4 vs 4 team battle MOBA that has launched to Mostly Positive reviews on Steam. It promises intense PvP battles with a selection of fan-favorite characters from across the franchise.

Lenovo has made a power bank for the Legion Go series that not only charges them at up to 65W but also has a built-in kickstand. This nifty feature is definitely a useful addition for owners of the Legion Go S, which doesn't have a kickstand.

The MAG 272QP X50 is one of an increasing number of monitors to adopt Samsung Display's 500 Hz QD-OLED panel. Produced by MSI, the MSI MAG 272QP X50 features HDMI 2.1 and USB Type-C ports with AMD FreeSync Premium Pro on hand for dynamic refresh rate purposes.

Although Mario Kart World enticed buyers to purchase a Nintendo Switch 2, not all gamers are fans of kart racers. Following accurate predictions, a leaker hints that the next Nintendo Direct will feature another Mario game. Many gamers covet a 3D platformer that builds on Super Mario Odyssey.

LG has quietly started selling its first Tandem OLED gaming monitor in the US. Available for significantly more than the comparable Gigabyte MO27Q28G, the LG UltraGear OLED 27GX700A combines a 1440p resolution and 280 Hz refresh rate with 335 nits peak SDR brightness and 1,500 nits across some areas in HDR mode.

Sony's PlayStation is launching a new iOS and Android app that will help parents monitor their children's playtime on the platform. It also allows them to set limits and track what their child is playing on the console.

A new Destiny 2 expansion, greatly inspired by the Star Wars universe, will be released before the end of the year. In addition, it will contain a unique weapon, which will please all players.

EA will have a Battlefield 6 booth at Tokyo Game Show on September 26 where it will showcase the single-player with hopefully some actual gameplay. The first teaser from the July 24 reveal shared a few details on the storyline but not much of actual gameplay.

Astrometica is a fairly recent Steam survival-craft game that takes what makes games like Subnautica great and flings it into space. Despite its early access status, Astrometica features around 30 hours of satisfying gameplay, including an evolving story, in-depth crafting and upgrades, and base-building — and it's currently on sale for less than $15.

Even though there were a few reports in the past couple months stating that the RTX 50 Super series GPUs could arrive as early as end of 2025, that seems quite unlikely. A new leak has hinted at a “delay” which means a CES 2026 launch is more probable.

GameSir has launched a new update for its Windows game emulator for Android, GameHub. Version 5.0 has optimizations for Hollow Knight: Silksong, offers full Steam support, and delivers emulation performance boosts.

The Gamestation Go gaming handheld made by Atari and My Arcade is now available to pre-order several months after it was first revealed. The device is priced under $200 and will be released in October.

The often criticized Nintendo Today! app will feature another perk to convince skeptical mobile users. Viewers can download it to watch Switch 2 game announcements during the next Nintendo Direct. The app is the latest effort by the company to control where gamers hear about news.

Anbernic has decided to lower the price of its next gaming handheld following suggestions that the RG476H could cost significantly more than the competing Ayaneo Pocket AIR Mini. The company has also confirmed key Anbernic RG476H specifications ahead of its release later this year too.

Fans of the Dead Island license will be delighted to learn that Dead Island 3 has been officially teased by Dambuster Studios. But if no release date is yet unveiled, it is possible to expect delays regarding its development.

Monitor Unboxed has published an update to their long-term testing of OLED monitor burn-in. The latest update shows that the MSI MPG 321URX QD-OLED monitor has experienced noticeable image degradation over the past 18 months. However, gamers planning on buying an OLED monitor have nothing to worry about.

A leaked video posted on Reddit on September 9 shows thermal imaging sights in Battlefield 6 for the first time. The feature has quickly sparked debate within the community, with players questioning how it might be balanced.

This game immerses players in the major battles of World War II, combining tactical planning with fast-paced real-time action – a true treat for strategy enthusiasts. Steel Division 2 is now 75% off on Steam, available for just $10 instead of $40.

Switch players can look forward to five big-name releases this month – with Sonic, PAC-MAN, Final Fantasy and more on the list.

The Gigabyte Aero X16 gaming laptop with an RTX 5060 under the hood is on sale at Best Buy at a substantial 31% discount. The laptop is a portable 16-incher that has enough CPU and GPU power for smooth QHD gaming. At the current going price, it is a pretty good buy.

Funcom has rolled out the latest major update for Dune: Awakening, bringing with it a new story chapter, fresh gameplay systems, and a host of quality-of-life improvements that should make surviving Arrakis a little smoother. The patch also introduces the game’s first paid DLC journey, offering players a deeper dive into the politics, dangers, and mysteries of the desert planet.

Microsoft and LG have made an announcement at IAA Mobility 2025 that should move the bar for in-car entertainment, with the latter integrating Xbox Game Pass Cloud on a plethora of vehicles that support its webOS Automotive Content Platform.

SEGA is upping the ante as it gears up for Tokyo Game Show 2025 while making a somewhat elusive announcement about the intended titles for its own segment of the event.

Sucker Punch’s creative director, Nate Fox, has stated that the studio was greatly relieved when GTA VI was moved to a 2026 release window, as it took off a significant amount of pressure for the developers for Ghost of Yotei.

While numerous reports have indicated that a Forza Horizon 6 reveal is on the cards during Tokyo Game Show 2025, some rumors are suggesting that the as-yet unreleased title will offer renewed focus on Japanese vehicles and tracks.

Nintendo frequently pursues high-profile claims of patent or copyright infringement. A new patent takes aim at the summoning and battling gameplay system used in Pokémon games. While the Palworld lawsuit focuses on monster-catching titles, creature pals aid players in many RPG titles.

Jump Space, formerly known as Jump Ship, is a co-op sci-fi shooter that managed to rack up a whopping 500,000 players during its free Next Fest demo event, will launch into early access for as little as $19.99 and feature a wealth of content, with plenty of update content planned for further down the line.

AI voice-overs are playing a larger role in events celebrating popular competitive games. Unfortunately, an actress didn't authorize a voice heard during the Yu-Gi-Oh! World Championship. Konami has since deleted videos from the event following complaints.

Gigabyte has added a new 27-inch gaming monitor to its lineup. The QD-OLED panel should have a particularly low response time but also a high contrast ratio as well as vivid colors.

The Lenovo Legion Pro 7i gaming laptop is a beastly machine powered by the 24-core Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX CPU and the RTX 5070 Ti Laptop GPU. Courtesy of an ongoing sale, this 240 Hz OLED gamer can now be purchased for a record-low price.

Accessory maker Genki has settled with Nintendo after the Japanese video game company sued them earlier in the year, for showing off an eerily accurate 3D mockup of the Nintendo Switch 2 at CES. Genki will now pay Nintendo undisclosed damages and refrain from using names similar to Nintendo's IP.