Gaming

Innocn touts its latest monitor as packing "premium performance" in a space-saving (24.5-inch) format thanks to its 240Hz refresh rate for its WQHD (or 1440p) resolution. The 25G2S also supports Nvidia G-Sync, HDR and 100% of the sRGB color gamut. It has debuted with a temporary $130 discount off its already quite reasonable price.

Realme has now confirmed that its next gaming smartphone will be officially launching next week. Arriving shortly after Vivo introduces the X200s and X200 Ultra, the Realme GT7 will combine MediaTek's new Dimensity 9400+ chipset with a 7,200 mAh battery in a housing that is only 8.25 mm thick.

RedMagic will be expanding its gaming smartphone portfolio later this week with the RedMagic 10 Air. Having already confirmed what the device will look like and what performance to expect from it, RedMagic has now turned towards outlining other specifications while also providing an insight into launch pricing.

Leaning into the classic joke of "Can it run Doom?", Limited Run games is releasing a version of Doom and Doom II sold in a box that can actually run the game. This edition also includes lots of Doom memorabilia but will be quite pricey and sold in a limited quantity.

As Nintendo grants more access to its new console, Switch 2 performance videos are surfacing. Viewers are praising how Cyberpunk 2077: Ultimate Edition runs in handheld mode. The resource-intensive Switch 2 game appears to run more smoothly than on the Steam Deck.

PlayStation fans may get two consoles instead of one with the next generation as rumors are hinting at a handheld device that will feature a 3nm-based 15W SoC. As to how powerful this handheld will be, only time will tell.

A new first-person dungeon crawler recently launched on Steam, offering a strong dose of PS1-era nostalgia. The community response has been "Very Positive" – Lunacid: Tears of the Moon has quickly climbed to the top of the "Trending Free" section and is earning rave reviews.

If you've ever dreamed of moving like Neo from The Matrix, this high-octane first-person shooter might be just what you're looking for. Severed Steel delivers stylish, acrobatic gunplay and has earned a glowing 95% positive rating on Steam. Even better, it's currently on sale for just $2.50 – down from its regular price of $25.

Volkswagen has announced that it has partnered with Bandai Namco and N-Dream to augment its AirConsole suite of in-car gaming with a classic title. The PAC-MAN Championship Edition will be exclusive to ID.-series cars, as well as others of the Passat, Golf and Tayron ranges. The game is rated to sync with the cabin's ID. Light system in compatible vehicles.

South Park: The Stick of Truth has dropped to its lowest digital price to date on the PlayStation Store as part of the 2025 Spring Sale. The award-winning RPG is now more accessible than ever for players in the UK and US, with discounts available until 23 April.

Sony has begun raising PS5 prices worldwide in response to the current economic situation caused in part by the Trump trade tariff increases, which has affected the yen and price of components.

Anbernic has published fresh gameplay footage of its new Android gaming handheld. While we await official release information, a reliable source has outlined more hardware specifications for the Anbernic RG557, as well as alleged launch pricing.

Bossa Studios has released Lost Skies: Island Creator, a free tool offering an early look at its upcoming co-operative survival game. With strong early feedback and full Steam Workshop support, it provides players with hands-on access to the game’s creative systems ahead of its 18 April 2025 launch.

The Nvidia RTX 5090 isn't the only Blackwell graphics card with power-related concerns. On social media, an RTX 5070 owner alarmed readers with images of a melted power cable. Although these examples are rare, a load balancing issue may lead to more damaged RTX 50 series cards.

Just recently, Lenovo silently bumped the price of the newly released Legion Go S, and now, MSI has joined the bandwagon. It has quietly increased the price tags of Lunar Lake MSI Claw 8 AI+ and 7 AI+ gaming handhelds by $100.

Two PC games, Minecraft Legends and Mafia 3: Definitive Edition, originally priced at $39.99 and $29.99 respectively, are now available for under $1 each on Kinguin - that's a mammoth 99% discount.

The Asus ROG NUC 2025 made its official debut at CES 2025, but the company didn't reveal any details on pricing and availability back then. Asus has now announced that the RTX 5080-powered gaming mini PC will be available in China in late April 2025.

The OneXPlayer X1 has received another refresh and its third since its initial release. This time, One-Netbook has updated the 10.95-inch gaming handheld with the Intel Core Ultra 7 255H from the Arrow Lake-H series with an Arc 140T iGPU. For the time being, the new OneXPlayer X1 Pro is only available with the Core Ultra 7 255H in a strictly limited edition variant.

Web3 gaming faces turbulence as projects stall and token values drop. Affyn’s CEO warns of uncertainty in a recent update, highlighting the pressure on blockchain games to deliver real results amid growing scepticism.

The Honor GT Pro is tipped to launch as a premium gaming smartphone with the same Snapdragon 8 Elite processor as the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra. Now, the device is backed to have top-end internals to go with that silicon. The GT Pro might also boast particularly loud stereo speakers on its launch.

Smartphone batteries are currently undergoing a growth spurt that might see the largest of them growing to nearly twice the capacity of those from five years ago by the end of 2025. The potentially significant upgrade is thought to come at a cost to another category of Android devices, one that apparently cannot keep up by comparison.

Steam's free games collection is always expanding, with the platform seeing multiple new launches every week or so. In March, for example, there were tens of new releases, and Steam has now got its first new free game collection for April 2025.

A rumour from X says that a future MSI Claw variant might ditch Intel hardware and feature an AMD Ryzen AI Z2 Extreme instead.

Asus has lifted the lid on two new gaming monitors backed by ultra-fast panels. While the ROG Strix XG32UCG has up to 320 Hz at its disposal, the ROG Strix XG248Q5G-P can hit 610 Hz with AMD FreeSync and Nvidia G-Sync support thrown in.

Instead of endless grinding, this MMO centers on tactical warfare between six factions, set cycles and a monthly reset. Players won’t have to wait long to jump in – Warborne: Above Ashes enters its playtest phase in just a few days.

If you're into first-person shooters and gangster flicks, you'll probably enjoy Crime Boss. It's currently on Steam for just $2 – the lowest price it's ever been, with a massive 90% discount.

The Switch 2 Joy-Cons promise more functionality than the average controller. However, not all testers who have experimented with the new mouse mode are optimistic. Some testers believe poor ergonomics overshadow their versatility.

Morbid Metal, an upcoming third-person hack-n-slash indie roguelite published by Ubisoft, has shown off incredible amounts of polish, visual flair, and melee combos worthy of a spectacle fighter. It also features a unique three-character switching mechanic and is slated to launch on Steam Early Access this summer.

The April 2nd Nintendo Direct focused heavily on Mario Kart World. The Switch 2 game may offer some surprises, like an option for 120 fps visuals. A new breakdown of gameplay footage reveals how it takes advantage of Switch 2 specs.

For now, it looks like the US and Europe are safe from the reported price hikes but it is unclear for how long. Southeast Asia, Latin America, and other regions will see increased pricing take effect from April 16.

Schedule 1 maintains a high Steam player count, making console users anxious for a port. PlayStation Store clones have given these gamers false hope. The Schedule 1 developer hasn't dismissed the idea of bringing the game to other platforms.

If you're into fast-paced action and tough fights, there's a solid deal on Steam until April 16. Praised with over 90,000 “Overwhelmingly Positive” reviews, Devil May Cry 5 is considered one of the top action games in recent years – and it's currently available for just under $7.50.

A new MMO is set to thrill fans of Minecraft and Pokémon alike, offering procedural islands, monster taming and endless multiplayer adventures. Tomo: Endless Blue blends creative exploration with strategic battles and a dash of anime charm. The debut trailer hints at something special.

The Last of Us Complete combines both The Last of Us Part I and The Last of Us Part II Remastered into a single purchase for PS5 owners. It will also be available as a physical purchase with a steelbook case, lithographs, and four comics based on the game.

Best Buy is now offering the Asus ROG Zephyrus G16 (GU603) gaming laptop with an RTX 4070 laptop GPU in a variety of "Open-Box" conditions. Costing as low as $921.99, the Asus ROG Zephyrus G16 on sale is a solid value proposition.

Amazon Prime members can now claim 6 free PC games, including DreadOut 2 and God’s Trigger. This April’s Prime Gaming lineup spans horror, action, and strategy genres, with a few solid indie picks worth checking out.

Void/breaker is a newly announced fast-paced sci-fi roguelite FPS that has just been announced, and it's free to play for the next two weeks ahead of the full-scale launch. Void/breaker features highly destructible environments, deep weapons customisation, and moderate hardware requirements.

What if the key to survival was hidden in the roads you DIDN'T take? The Alters, a gripping sci-fi survival game from 11 bit studios, explores that question with a deeply personal twist—and now it finally has a release date.

Gamers willing to turn their PCs into servers have a new alternative to Steam Link. Razer PC Remote Play streams purchased games on multiple marketplaces to mobile devices. Its benefits include lower latency and improved visuals compared to cloud gaming solutions.

The Epic Games Store has updated its free mobile game giveaway program with a title from the world of The Walking Dead. Available alongside Idle Champions of the Forgotten Realms on Android and iOS, Bridge Constructor: The Walking Dead will be free to add to your Epic Games library until next week.

Rumours about the internals or a Nintendo Switch 3 successor have already started appearing online, months before even the Nintendo Switch 2 ships. Apparently, the Nintendo Switch 3 will eventually launch with a graphics chipset that leverages the Intel 18A manufacturing process. While Intel 18A will not enter mass production until later this year, Intel is already cutting the prices of its Lunar Lake chips to gain market share over AMD.

Larger OLED monitors like the $750 Asus ROG Swift PG39WCDM have become affordable. The sprawling 39-inch ultrawide screen caters to gamers with a 240Hz refresh rate. Smaller alternatives struggle to match the immersiveness of this Asus gaming monitor.

With the latest refresh of the free games section, Epic Games Store has revealed the second-last giveaway for April 2025. It's not a free game this time. Instead, it's in-game loot for Firestone Online Idle RPG, which is worth $100.

The Agon 25G4SXU and Agon CU34G4Z are AOC's latest budget gaming monitors. Available later this month for as little as £199 (~$258), the pair deliver up to 310 Hz refresh rates and 1440p resolutions depending on which model you opt for.

Acer has unveiled the Predator X27U X1 and Predator X32 X2 as its latest OLED gaming monitors. Based around modern QD-OLED panels, the two gaming monitors offer 240 Hz refresh rates with mid-range price points.

Whether you prefer sneaking past enemies or taking them down, Fanatical's latest offer could be worth a look if you value freedom and flexibility in role-playing games. The highly rated stealth-action RPG Dishonored 2 is currently available for just $2.70, down from $30.

Walmart’s online only policy for RTX 50 series GPUs seems to be creating a loophole where lucky customers are able to grab the latest cards at prices lower than MSRP. A couple of such cases have been reported on Reddit.

Intel has released a new round of graphics drivers that are available to download for free globally. While the drivers support many recent Intel processors, they specifically target Claw 7 AI+ and Claw 8 AI+ gaming handhelds. Early reports suggest that Intel has delivered on the promise of improving frame pacing at low power modes.

Nintendo Switch 2 Edition games will include both the game and the upgrade pack and gamers will not need to download anything from the store. These are original Switch games that have been optimized for the new hardware.