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Battle of Rebels arrives August 28 on Switch, PS5, PS4, and Steam, with both single-player gameplay and 2v2 cross-platform multiplayer. It also features full controller support, and will have physical editions for Switch and PS5 as well.

Fallstruktur, a free game that released on Steam on August 6, 2025, has already made it to the "New & Trending" chart of the platform. This 3D platformer currently has a "Very Positive" player rating with over 80 reviews.

Concerns over higher PlayStation console prices have so far proven unwarranted. Sony CFO Lin Tao explained that the company moved PS5 production away from China to mitigate the effects of U.S. Tariffs. Despite reporting increasing gaming profits, the company hasn’t ruled out future price hikes.

Mastercard’s ties to the esports world have led to more evidence of censorship. A source leaked messages from the Riot Games sponsor to livestream channels during the Valorant Champions Tour. The payment processor asked moderators to delete messages accusing it of forcing the ban of Steam games.

A new Humble Bundle has recently gone live, offering games worth over $600 for only around $15. This bundle consists of several critically acclaimed games from the Batman, Suicide Squad, Superman, and Mortal Kombat franchises, offering undoubtedly great value for fans and curious gamers alike.

CheckMag From zombie MMOs and pirate survival to wuxia open worlds and roguelite billiards, these six upcoming free-to-play Steam games exhibit a lot of potential. Some of these can be tried out right now, thanks to demos and ongoing playtests.

If you’re looking for fast-paced shootouts without complex gunplay, Call of Juarez: Gunslinger offers exactly that. It is currently available on Steam with a 90% discount for around $1.50.

Epic Games Store is currently giving away two free PC games and one mobile freebie. While the storefront has already confirmed what's in store for PC next week, a new leak has revealed that the mobile game giveaway will be ahead of schedule.

If you’re into superheroes and classic MMOs, Ship of Heroes might be just what you’re looking for. The game focuses on team play that, true to old-school MMO style, relies on real communication. It’s set to launch on Steam on August 18.

While Battlefield 6's open beta was a great success, the game's anti-cheat system blocked over 330,000 cheat attempts. And that could mean an invasion when the game will be released on October 10, 2025.

Humble Bundle has introduced a new game collection called Uncharted Realms. It contains nine adventure games with Steam Deck compatibility. All of them are well-rated and have a combined value of around $200.

Nintendo is utilising the mouse sensor to potentially add new accessories to the Joy-Con 2, but it's hard not to draw similarities to the Playdate.

Grand Theft Auto 6 might come with a significantly higher ask as its CEO dodged questions aimed at establishing a base price tag for what is indisputedly one of the most anticipated titles of 2026.

The count includes all major Grand Theft Auto title releases, as well as its standalone 'Episodes from Liberty City' offerings.

Razer’s Wolverine V3 Pro wireless gaming controller has recorded a significant 14% price drop on Amazon, reaching its all-time low price. The wireless controller has an Xbox-style layout, an 8-way floating D-pad, Hall Effect joysticks, Razer Pro hypertriggers, button remapping, app-based controls, and dual-mode connectivity with 2.4 GHz wireless via USB-A dongle and wired USB.

The multiplayer mode for the highly anticipated remake of what many argue is one of the finest PS2 titles out there is now slated for a fall 2025 release date.

The Epomaker EK68 is a 68% compact mechanical keyboard with a volume knob, full aluminium case, and triple-mode connectivity. Ordinarily, it would be a standout budget mechanical keyboard, but at the sale price of just $21.15, it's an excellent value for anyone looking to dip their toes into the world of mechanical keyboards.

Boosted Switch 2 specs enable publishers like EA to offer feature parity with other consoles. Despite the added power, some EA Sports FC 26 beta testers are reporting disappointing performance. The two most frequent complaints are with its 30 fps graphics and missing crossplay.

Stardew Valley is on sale on Steam for 30% off, bringing it to $10.49 — just shy of its best-ever sale price of $7.49. The cozy RPG offers you an open-ended adventure in a quaint town quietly facing off against an outside enemy threatening the lifestyle and livelihood of the town.

A surprising number of gamers still rely on Sony’s last-gen system as their console of choice. Unfortunately, more live service PS4 games may soon no longer receive updates. A Games Industry article suggests that other publishers will follow Genshin Impact and encourage players to purchase a PS5.

Although it looked promising when it was announced in 2021, this game has recently been canceled by Xbox, ruining four years of work. However, more information should be available soon.

The Keychron DayZ Special Edition P1 HE wireless gaming keyboard features wireless connectivity, a full aluminium case with a soft gasket mount, and a customisable volume knob. The 75% gaming keyboard relies on some of the best Hall-effect switches available, and it comes with slick DayZ-themed keycaps.

LG has updated its OLED gaming monitor portfolio with the UltraGear OLED 34GX900A. Equipped with a Gen 2 34-inch WOLED panel, the UltraGear OLED 34GX900A surpasses the UltraGear OLED 34GS95QE with a 65 W capable USB Type-C port and dual 7 W speakers.

The UltraGear OLED 45GX900A is LG's latest 45-inch OLED gaming monitor. Built around a 1440p and 240 Hz WOLED panel, the 45GX900A can already be picked up in multiple markets with two major changes from last year's UltraGear OLED 45GS95QE.

LG has introduced another 39-inch curved OLED gaming monitor. Based around the company's Gen 2 WOLED panel, the UltraGear OLED 39GX900A mirrors the 39GX90SA and 39GS95QE but with a feature set that puts the 39GX900A between its siblings.

YouTuber ETA Prime tested the AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 395 in the Framework Desktop with Bazzite OS, turning it into a near-Steam console. Horizon Zero Dawn and Cyberpunk 2077 ran smoothly with great thermals and minimal fan noise.

Once touted as a The Sims-killer, inZOI's popularity has tapered off, and Krafton is seemingly hoping to reinvigorate its life simulator with a new free FLC called Island Getaway. The free DLC will be available on 20 August, and it adds a new location and leisurely beach and resort activities to the game.

After numerous Resident Evil remakes, Dino Crisis diehards have reason to feel neglected. Fresh merchandise introduced in a Japanese lottery is taunting fans of survival horror and dinosaurs. Despite patent filings and other hints from Capcom, the last Dino Crisis debuted in 2003.

The Steam Deck OLED comes with 16 GB of RAM, the same as the regular Steam Deck, but it’s faster memory. A modder has managed to upgrade the RAM to 32 GB but the process comes with a few caveats.

Mike Ybarra, the former Blizzard president, believes that the success of Battlefield 6 will force Call of Duty to step up its game, ultimately leading to better FPS games. Fans, however, disagree.

If you want to discover two top-rated video games, you can turn to these two titles available for free on Steam. But be warned, they're only available for a limited time, so don't delay in immersing yourself in two different stories.

The Heretic + Hexen remaster bundle just launched on Steam with refreshed 4K visuals, new campaigns, cross-platform multiplayer, and full mod support. It is free for original owners and has a number of modern features while sticking to its core dark fantasy formula.

Battlefield 6 only just made its open beta publicly available to all pre-orderers, and the game is already seemingly inundated with cheaters. This is despite Dice's use of kernel-level anti-cheat that even requires secure boot to be enabled.

"This game will end in 205 clicks" is the title of a new visual novel on Steam. While it doesn't feature traditional gameplay, it offers a wild story about a supervillain stuck on a forced vacation, which has been warmly received with 98% positive reviews.

Xbox Game Pass subscribers can look forward to two new games between August 11 and 17, including a 2025 roguelike that quickly gained a large following on Steam.

Battlefield 6 runs quite well even on old iGPUs like the Vega 7 featured inside the Ryzen 5 5600G, according to testing done by AMD APU Gaming on YouTube. This is great news for handheld gamers who are planning to play Battlefield 6 on machines like the Lenovo Legion Go S.

Amazon Prime Gaming has published the free game lineup that will be available throughout August 2025. These free games are worth over $140 in total, and they will be available to claim in phases.

With the Gamebook, Chuwi enters the gaming notebook market for the first time - and relies on powerful hardware: the AMD Ryzen 9 9955HX meets an Nvidia GeForce RTX 5070 Ti laptop GPU. The test shows how well the interaction works, where the gamebook shines, and where there is still room for improvement.

CheckMag Battlefield 6’s Open Beta has brought back chaos, destruction, and squad play the series is known for. It has hints of Battlefield 3’s pace mixed in with some of Battlefield 1’s immersion. Here's what I thought about BF6 during my first 10-12 hours of gameplay.

The timing of the rumored update potentially coincides with both the 10-year anniversary of the title and the upcoming second season of the popular Amazon TV show based on the franchise.

Caves of Qud is one of those rare indie titles that has seen near-weekly updates for most of the last two decades, even as it received a 1.0 launch after a mammoth 17 years of development.

The news comes after a series of moves at Sony and Bungie that saw staff at the latter being integrated into its parent company throughout 2024 and 2025.

Some Battlefield 2042 and Battlefield 6 players are envious of their console counterparts. Secure Boot must be active on PCs to work in tandem with EA’s Javelin anti-cheat software. Gamers unwilling to tinker with BIOS settings are review bombing Battlefield 2042.

Gatekeeper recently exited Steam Early Access with its 1.0 launch and a Steam deal offering 35% off the new co-op roguelike. In the week since launch, the game has nearly doubled its player base and continued its positive review streak on Steam.

Despite impressive PS5 sales, Sony may place less emphasis on consoles going forward. Comments from a Sony Senior Vice President have some gamers proclaiming the death of PlayStation exclusive games. The brand will instead focus on creating entertainment properties on multiple platforms.

MagicX has revealed initial details about a new gaming handheld. Following on from this year's Zero 40 and Mini Zero 28, the Retro 45 adopts a six-button layout for those who like to emulate Dreamcast, Genesis, Nintendo 64 and Sega Saturn games.

CheckMag Keychron's latest round of firmware updates add per-key RGB, improved wireless functionality, and a host of other small tweaks to its best wireless Hall-effect keyboards and mechanical keyboards. Before, the Keychron and Lemokey Hall-effect keyboards were always easy to recommend, but now they're hands-down my favourite keyboards to use.