Gaming

Realme's upcoming smartphone with "built-in AC" is unlike any other already on the market, according to a post from the company. Its version is backed to cool its internals by up to ~43 degrees Fahrenheit without significant alterations to conventional handset design. That might help the technology make it to the market ahead of other ground-breaking prototypes such as Realme's record-breaking mobile battery.

Remedy Entertainment classics such as Alan Wake, Control, and Max Payne are dirt cheap on Steam right now for a limited time, with discounts up to 95%, down to their lowest recorded prices on the platform.

Sudachi, a popular and the oldest Nintendo Switch emulator that was still in development, will no longer be actively updated. The solo dev, Jarrod Norwell, has announced that the project has been halted to shift focus to Folium, an emulator for iOS.

Warpips is currently 85% off on Steam, dropping the price to just $2.54 – matching its lowest ever. This accessible tug-of-war strategy game is well suited for a few quick matches in between.

Stardew Valley is finally receiving a long-requested feature: voice acting. Instead of AI-generated voices, real actors will bring the characters to life. The update is expected to roll out as early as fall 2025.

With the A9 Mega, Geekom is launching a mini PC that redefines the boundaries between compact design and high-end performance. Equipped with the latest AMD hardware, powerful AI acceleration and extensive connectivity, it aims to be nothing less than a serious alternative to large workstations and Apple's Mac Studio.

The OneXPlayer Super X was recently announced as a new convertible tablet with the Ryzen AI Max+ 395. This Strix Halo gaming handheld has now been fully detailed, and the company has showcased its gaming performance with demos.

During its last livestream, Ayaneo revealed a new starting price for the Konkr Pocket Fit Android handheld. The new price is lower and should be enough to win over more customers who are undecided about the handheld.

New indie survival ARPG Beyond the Map launches on Steam early access today. The game is built around isometric combat, procedural biomes, and base building; the team is targeting 1–2 years of community-driven updates.

Ubisoft wants to keep Assassin's Creed Mirage alive for gamers, and the studio has just announced a free DLC with new features. Moreover, it should be released before the end of this year.

What The Hack!, a new free game on Steam, has made it to the "New & Trending" chart of the platform shortly after its launch. It's categorized as a humoristic, story-driven puzzle title and currently has a "Positive" player rating.

An alleged leak points to a LEGO-themed Sega Genesis controller replica being in the works for users who spend a minimum of 130 Euros.

As per reports, some users found that the demo for Borderlands 4, playable on the Nintendo Switch 2 console, struggled to maintain a playable frame rate when on display at Gamescom.

In what can be seen as Konami tipping its hat to players of the original title, Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater retains the Guy Savage minigame

Poor optimization and lengthy shader compilation are common annoyances with Unreal Engine 5 games. Unfortunately, the Metal Gear Solid 3 remake may not escape these issues. Many gamers wish studios would use alternative tools less prone to frame rate drops.

A 2026 Forza Horizon 6 release date seems increasingly likely. A new report reveals that the racing game could take center stage at the Tokyo Game Show 2025. Corroborating previous leaks, a Japanese setting for the first-party Xbox title also appears all but certain.

Deep Snake is a new free-to-play title that's sitting at #3 on Steam's "New and Trending" chart right now. Short, fast runs, smooth controls, cool visuals and score chasing make it an easy game to pick up.

Iqunix has officially announced the Magi75 and Magi96 series, which are layout updates to one of the best mechanical keyboards we've reviewed. The Magi96 and Magi75 feature the same low-profile design, high-quality keycaps, and flexible Le-tray mount that made the Magi65 Pro stand out, but both have bigger batteries claiming up to 500 hours of use in wireless mode with no backlighting.

Ayaneo's Konkr sub-brand will not only launch the Pocket Fit handheld but a second model called the Pocket Fit Elite that is pricier and likely more powerful. While most of its specs and price have been revealed, the manufacturer has kept its processor a secret which is speculated to be the Snapdragon 8 Elite.

Arco, a very well-rated RPG, is currently at its lowest price on Steam, and it will transport you to a unique universe. In addition, you have several days to take advantage of this offer.

Steam's free game library got more new additions. While not all these newly spotted $0 titles have player ratings yet, many appear to be already well-received, like Novice in the world (Mostly Positive).

Abxylute has two new controllers for the Nintendo Switch 2 on the way. The controllers are the N6 Switch Deck and the N9 Switch Grip, both of which are designed to replace the Switch 2's Joy-Con 2 controllers.

A 30-year-old gamer has taken to Reddit to tell a cautionary tale about developing a painful repetitive strain injury after spending 16 hours a day on his PC. His post roused the group, with other gamers offering both supportive and preventative advice in the comment section.

Cartoon Survivor, a currently free game on Steam, is set to transition to a paid model soon. The developer has not named a price yet, but announced that the change will happen on August 28, 2025.

The new prototype of the miniaturized Vectrex console, unveiled at Gamescom 2025, aims to revive the unique early-1980s gaming experience with a vector display for a modern audience — this time, through crowdfunding.

The Metroid Prime 4 release date remains a vague 2025 projection. A Gamescom demo is keeping players invested in the Switch 2 game, but it hasn’t relieved all fears of a delay. A YouTube podcaster was “incredibly disappointed” with its cumbersome mouse mode and the lack of new gameplay shown.

Ahead of the AYN Thor's arrival later this year, the manufacturer has also revealed a slew of official accessories for the handheld. The lineup includes protective cases, screen protectors, and travel cases.

In 2027, AMD is expected to launch budget-friendly RDNA 5 desktop gaming cards. Moore's Law Is Dead has leaked two of these RDNA 5 GPUs that could show up in mid-range/entry-level RDNA 5 boards. Termed "AT4" and "AT3", the GPUs are based on the TSMC N3C or N3P process nodes and feature up to 48 Compute Units.

The Division 2: Survivors sees series veteran Magnus Jansen at the helm as Ubisoft fleshes out its plans for the franchise into 2026 and beyond.

The development team behind Splitgate 2, 1047 Games, is appealing to gamers who were originally interested in the franchise to give them one more chance after a less-than-stellar launch and several controversies.

The sudden decline in view counts of popular Twitch streamers is shocking fans. The platform blocked many of the view bot services these broadcasters were using. Asmongold, XQC, and Mizkif are three examples of streamers who have all seen well below-average viewership.

Hollow Knight Silksong's unveil on the opening night of Gamescom has resulted in a somewhat unexpected beneficiary as the original indie title saw a fresh new high of its peak player count on Steam following the announcement.

Cyberpunk 2077 still manages to surprise us, as is the case in this video of Digital Dreams with an RTX 5090. And needless to say that the graphics are stunning.

CheckMag Weighing just 14 oz, the Vivo Vision has launched in China and is significantly lighter and smaller than the well-known mixed-reality headsets from Apple and Meta. An 8K micro-OLED display supposedly creates a huge virtual IMAX screen, which could make mixed reality interesting for regular users and not just gamers. A hands-on comparison reveals the similarities and differences to the Apple Vision Pro and suggests a price-performance advantage for Vivo.

A new free-to-play game, Cheese Rolling, has just hit Steam, turning the renowned Gloucestershire downhill chase into a physics racer with online and solo modes, proximity voice chat, and short, chaotic runs.

CheckMag I tried the Battlefield 6 Open Beta, then jumped back into Battlefield 1. These are my thoughts on how they feel different in gameplay, map size, pacing, and teamwork. It's impressive how BF1 holds up well to this day - and that it might be one of the greatest games in the franchise for this reason.

“If you love cats, you’ll love this game too,” reads one review of Kimchi: A Stars in the Trash Story. This free puzzle adventure on Steam is all about feline charm and currently holds a 100% positive rating.

Only two new games are coming to Xbox Game Pass at the end of August, which is fewer than usual. Still, both are major AAA titles, with one joining the service at launch.

This Final Fantasy series MMO is available for free for a limited time, allowing you to dive back into its unique universe. But be careful, because it will be necessary to meet a few criteria in order to enjoy it.

The title managed to move less than half a million copies in a 3 month period from April to June 2025 after a strong start that saw Capcom sell as many as 10 million copies at launch.

Sony is expected to remain a global sponsor for EVO, at least in the near future, as Nodwin Gaming takes the reins for what is considered one of the most premium tournament organizers for the fighting game community.

Mortal Kombat Legacy Kollection offers remasters of as many as 11 classic Mortal Kombat titles in a move that is expected to create plenty of goodwill for the publisher as it aims to cater to nostalgic players of the franchise.

Gamers are discovering how much regional pricing can vary for consoles. The PS5 price is rising in the U.S, but buyers in China can take advantage of new discounts. Despite measures to avoid the PS5 price increase, Sony will soon charge U.S. buyers $50 more for the systems.

The new Samsung S84F is an affordable way to experience the advantages of an OLED TV. AI features enable effective upscaling to 4K and more helpful suggestions for content. Black levels are impressive, but lackluster brightness can hinder the 77-inch Samsung TV in brighter rooms.

Poncle unveiled Kill The Brickman, a brand new turn-based deckbuilder at Gamescom 2025. The game is already available on Steam, Xbox, and Xbox for PC at the time of writing.

Up till now, Call of Duty games have allowed players to challenge themselves with different difficulty modes, but Black Ops 7 is doing things differently. The difficulty level will vary based on how many human players are together in the co-op campaign.

Gamescom 2025 brought fans a fresh look at Deep Rock Galactic: Survivors with a brand-new trailer. Alongside the new gameplay footage came exciting news: the game will be available on Xbox Game Pass from day one this September.

With its newly launched Initium lineup of racing sim gear, Asetek wants to take on the likes of Moza and Fanatec. Priced rather decently, the Initium steering wheel, 5.5 nm wheelbase, and pedals look quite decent in terms of features as well as external design.

Abxylute has previewed an upcoming snap-on magnetic game controller for use with smartphones when playing retro games. The controller can also be used wirelessly when detached.