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Echoes of the End: Enhanced Edition is an action-adventure game that takes place in a fictional universe where you must complete your mission and face various threats. To achieve this, you can rely on your skills as well as a traveling companion.

A fan-made recompilation brings the 1999 PlayStation cult classic Pepsiman to modern browsers, running natively at 60 FPS through WebAssembly for users with legally obtained game files. The release adds widescreen support, visual fixes, browser saves, offline play, and leaderboards, though compatibility issues remain on some browsers and mobile devices.

Capcom says high-quality Resident Evil remakes sustain annual releases while generating resources for new installments and original IPs such as Pragmata. Producer Masachika Kawata added that the company is prioritizing projects like Requiem and future remakes over spin-offs, with a Code Veronica reimagining reportedly planned for 2027.

Nvidia GeForce RTX gaming graphics cards are set to become more expensive once again. Nvidia is reportedly raising prices for GPUs sold to board partners by up to 30 percent, due in no small part to the rising costs of graphics memory.

Moza has expanded its racing simulation portfolio with a bunch of new gear, including the R5 Pro bundle. The upgraded wheelbase brings slightly higher torque, improved force feedback algorithm, and an updated design.

Fans have awaited the arrival of James Bond on the latest Nintendo console. As anticipated, Amazon Japan lists a 007 First Light Switch 2 release date in late summer. The Hitman World of Assassination studio earlier delayed the port to maximize performance.

The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time now works on the iPad and iPhone, thanks to a creator who has shared the full build on GitHub. The game supports controllers and runs at the native resolution of the device at 60 FPS.

A new update for Marvel's Spider-Man 2 video game is rolling out on PS5 consoles and PC, and it brings two new suits for Peter Parker. The update also brings new features to the PS5 version of the game.

Lenovo is releasing a new 16-inch gaming laptop in China. The Lecoo Fighter 7000P pairs AMD's flagship Ryzen 9 8940HX Dragon Range Refresh CPU with an RTX 5060 GPU and 16 GB DDR5 RAM, a combination that should offer enough horsepower to handle modern games for just under $1,500.

To combat scalpers, The Pokémon Company is introducing facial recognition at five Pokémon Card Stores in Japan. While many fans support the effort to curb scalping, the use of facial scans has also raised concerns about privacy.

Asus has started selling the ROG Strix XG27UCMG gaming monitor in China. The 27-inch Fast IPS display costs CNY 3,499 (around $515) and features Asus' Triple Mode technology with refresh rates of up to 488 Hz.

Final Fantasy 7 Revelation is set to feature the largest world in the franchise's history. Rather than generating excitement, however, the record-breaking map size has left many fans feeling uneasy.

Marvel Tōkon: Fighting Souls hits PS5 and PC on August 6, 2026, bringing a shared-health 4v4 tag system, a 20-character roster, and a story mode written by comic veteran Kieron Gillen.

HKC is testing a prototype gaming monitor that can hit a staggering 1,300Hz refresh rate, taking the esports display race to a new extreme. It does that with triple-mode support, but pricing and release are still unknown.

With a user score that briefly reached 9.4, Splatoon Raiders even outperformed beloved Zelda and Pokémon classics on Metacritic. While players are praising its addictive gameplay loop, critics have been considerably less enthusiastic.

Kadokawa has announced a new free-to-play Konosuba 3D RPG coming to PC and mobile in 2026, featuring an all-new original story overseen by Natsume Akatsuki.

Leaker Dusk Golem claims Capcom is planning a major story expansion for the Resident Evil Veronica remake, arriving around 2028 after Requiem's own DLC.

Rockstar Games co-founder Dan Houser says studios should offer physical releases when players demand them, even as the industry increasingly shifts toward digital distribution. While acknowledging the convenience of downloads and updates, Houser maintains an affection for physical media and the sense of ownership it provides.

Halo: Campaign Evolved player counts during early access may signal an unexceptional launch. New Xbox numbers show how far it trails Forza Horizon 6 ahead of its release date. Steam data is also middling, but account and connectivity issues have slowed Microsoft’s remake.

Wallhack has been known primarily for its high-quality mouse pads and gaming accessories, but now the manufacturer is entering the highly competitive market for gaming mice and mechanical keyboards. The Wallhack K-001 and M-001 offer several interesting features.

As with the Mario franchise, Nintendo may soon unveil a logo to honor the Zelda 40th Anniversary. An insider expects the graphic to surface with Zelda-inspired hardware. Rumors suggest The Ocarina of Time remake, alongside a Switch 2 Pro controller and console, could ship in 2026.

Rockstar Games has confirmed that retail download codes for Grand Theft Auto VI will be strictly region-locked on PlayStation 5, a restriction that Xbox Series X|S players will entirely avoid. This limitation requires PS5 owners to perfectly match their PlayStation Network account region to the country where the code was purchased.

Insomniac Games' latest Marvel's Wolverine story trailer was supposed to get fans talking about Logan's brutal journey, Lady Deathstrike, and the game's September release. Instead, much of the conversation has shifted toward Sony's controversial move away from physical media, with perhaps their last physical disc release becoming the centerpiece of the debate.

Thanks to an ongoing deal on the PlayStation Direct Store, you can save $100 on the PlayStation VR2, bringing its price down to $299. The discount, however, is available until August 10.

Sony’s preference for costly AAA games resulted in the downfall of Japan Studio. Former Sony Interactive Entertainment head Shuhei Yoshida has shed new light on the closure. Despite producing more affordable, highly rated titles, the company leaned on God of War to sell PS5 consoles.

Latest information from an industry insider about the next Far Cry games suggests the extraction shooter is dead, and a new ambitious mainline title is in the works. That’s in parallel with Far Cry 7, which is supposedly making progress as well.

Making laptops affordable in the year 2026 is very difficult. Even more difficult is to make an affordable gaming laptop, as higher performance devices are more impacted by the RAM crisis. The Lenovo Legion 5 15AGP11 we tested tries to lower the costs in several ways.

If you enjoy dark fantasy and value a compelling story above all else in an RPG, The Necromancer's Tale is well worth a look. Released in 2025, the game is currently available on Steam for its lowest price ever, thanks to a 35% discount that brings it down to around $16.

Cygames' Endless Ragnarok expansion delivers a full-scale upgrade to Granblue Fantasy: Relink, with new bosses, a roguelite mode, and deeper progression.

Lenovo has introduced the Legion 24-1r gaming monitor in China. The 23.8-inch display features a 400-nit Full HD IPS panel with a 280 Hz refresh rate, AMD FreeSync Premium support, and a fully adjustable stand. Its starting price tags is CNY 669 (around $99).

The Lenovo Legion 5a Gen 11 gaming laptop has seen a big 40.5% discount at Walmart and can now be found for less than $1,300. The laptop marries the RTX 5060 power and an awesome OLED display with an affordable price tag.

After his family repeatedly used his Steam Deck and left it with an empty battery, one hobbyist resorted to extreme measures. A spiked shell, a camera and a stun gun are all part of a homemade security system designed to keep unwanted users away.

Thousands of Xbox players are reporting problems with the Xbox Network today. The affected services include Accounts & Profile, Store & Subscriptions, and Apps & Mobile.

Square Enix has set a December 3, 2026 release date for Dragon Quest Monsters: The Withered World across PS5, Xbox, Switch, Switch 2, and PC.

The recent introduction of official Xbox backward compatibility on PC has been welcomed by pretty much everyone. While still in beta, the OG Xbox backward compatibility could be the first step towards a unified Xbox console emulation experience on the next-gen Xbox codenamed "Project Helix".

With a week-long PSBlackout, PlayStation players hope to convince Sony to abandon its plan to discontinue physical game releases. However, many question how much impact such a boycott would actually have.

Sony and Santa Monica Studio confirmed at SDCC 2026 that God of War Laufey launches February 16, 2027 on PS5, with a Kratos-led sequel already in the works.

Released on April 24, 2018, Frostpunk is a game set in a post-apocalyptic world where you must expand your city and ensure humanity's survival. And it is available for less than $5 on Steam for a limited time.

With a new teaser, Lenovo has shared that the upcoming Legion C700 gaming handheld will come with a streaming dongle. It connects to a gaming PC, and the company promises low-latency local streaming with it.

ThinkPad and Legion are probably two of the most well-known Lenovo laptop brands. However, despite some similarities, both laptops are clearly made by different people, as the Legion lacks some ThinkPad features - like captive screws.

Mojang has raised Minecraft: Java Edition’s system requirements for the first time, adding Vulkan 1.3 support, higher RAM thresholds, and more capable CPUs and GPUs.

Cory Barlog confirmed that Santa Monica Studio is developing a new mainline God of War game featuring Kratos, with its story directly connected to the upcoming God of War: Laufey. Set for release on February 16, 2027, Laufey will expand the series’ lore and lay the groundwork for Kratos’ next adventure.

Several first-party PlayStation games are currently available at discounted prices on Amazon and Best Buy. The list includes Saros, God of War Ragnarök, and more.

At a Final Fantasy 14 event, producer and director Naoki Yoshida teased Final Fantasy 17. His comment implied that Final Fantasy 7 Revelation lead Naoki Hamaguchi might majorly influence its development. However, Hamaguchi’s hectic schedule threatens to delay the FF17 release date.

Palworld’s 1.0 launch drew nearly one million concurrent Steam players and sold an estimated 1.8 million copies in its first 10 days. Lifetime sales have now surpassed 30 million, generating nearly $700 million in gross revenue as the expanded release maintains a 93% positive Steam rating.

Humble has introduced a new bundle on the site called Idlers & Desktop Companions. It includes 13 Steam Deck-compatible games, and you can score them for around $0.77 each.

Sony plans to reduce PS5 disc production in 2028, but still manufactures vinyl record players. A social media post about a turntable irked gamers already upset over the decision. They claim that, like with music, demand for the physical game format will continue for the foreseeable future.

The Lenovo Legion 27-1R has been launched in China. It's a 280Hz gaming monitor with an FHD resolution, 400 nits brightness rating, and HDR10 support. The launch price is quite affordable, CNY 799, about $118.