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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.

Framework’s first modular desktop PC pairs its upgradable design with AMD’s powerful Ryzen AI Max+ 395 chip. Framework’s first modular desktop PC combines its signature upgradable design with AMD’s Ryzen AI Max+ 395 chip. Early hands-on testing highlights impressive performance and thermal efficiency, making it a compelling compact option for creators and gamers alike, all without relying on a discrete GPU.

LG Display has finally shared more details about its long-awaited 540 Hz WOLED panel destined to be used in gaming monitors later this year. Spanning 27-inches and outputting at 1440p, the 4th Gen WOLED panel can also increase its refresh rate to 720 Hz by switching to 720p.

The Epic Games Store has updated its free mobile game giveaway service with a new title. From today, one can download 112 Operator on Android, iOS or both platforms in a deal worth almost $20 when redeeming both versions simultaneously.

A new leak reveals when the ROG Xbox Ally and ROG Xbox Ally X will be available for purchase in the open market. It won't hit shelves until about two months after its rumoured Gamescom 2025 reveal.

Epic Games Store has refreshed the free game selection, which has made two free games live. With this, the storefront has also revealed the titles that will be part of an upcoming giveaway, and one has an "Overwhelmingly Positive" rating on Steam.

Many loyalists continue to use the PS3 and its marketplace. The PlayStation Store on the console has produced error messages for multiple days, frustrating these users. Since the PS4 and PS5 offer an incomplete selection of PS3 games, fans cling to the 2006 system.

Asus GeForce RTX 5080 16GB GDDR7 Noctua OC Edition is a chunky four-slot GPU but is touted as the quietest air-cooled card in its class. It is a triple-fan card with three 120 mm Noctua NF-A12x25 G2 fans.

PS5, Xbox Series, and Switch 2 console owners may get great news this August as the next-gen port of Red Dead Redemption 2 could be announced. This has been in talks for quite some time now but it seems like the speculation can finally end.

The Epic Games Store has discounted another two games for PC gamers. Available to download and keep forever from today, the 112 Operator giveaway is exclusive to Windows users. Conversely, Road Redemption can be picked up on both Windows and macOS.

Cooler Master's latest gaming tower case is not only designed to offer plenty of space for a wide variety of motherboard formats and graphics cards, but also to provide first-class cooling thanks to the inclusion of two huge 200 mm fans.

Galaxy Idle Clicker is a new free-to-play launch on Steam, with a space-themed idle clicker experience and over 4,000 areas to explore. It lets you make strategic upgrades and has a solid offline progression.

Sony has revealed the latest PS5 sales figures, and the gap between the PS5 and the Xbox Series consoles is tremendous. According to Sony's Q2 2025 financial report, the company has sold more than 80 million PS5 consoles.

The Lenovo Legion 5i Gen 10 gaming laptop is now on sale for less than $1,400. The excellent gaming laptop packs an RTX 5070 GPU, a Core Ultra 7 255HX CPU, 16 GB of VRAM, and a 15-inch OLED display. Other defining qualities of the notebook include an RGB-backlit keyboard and a large 80 Wh battery.

If you like horror video games and play on consoles, a unique title is coming soon to PS4, PS5, Xbox One and Series. But watch out, because it might just terrify and haunt you for days.

If you're waiting for the Xbox ROG Ally X, then you might be surprised to know that other handhelds already available on the market can perform just as well, if not better. A well-known YouTuber recently demonstrated this by pitting the AMD Ryzen Z1 and Z2 Extreme against the Intel Core Ultra 7 258V, essentially comparing three of the most popular handheld chips currently available at the time of writing.

The studio brings together some of the most prolific creators and developers who helped build titles like Guitar Hero and DJ Hero in the past under a single roof

With a manageable pre-load size, a sizeable amount of hype and a development team that is listening in, Battlefield 6's Early Access offering is shaping up to be one of EA's biggest make-or-break events of the year.

Cherry has just released four new mechanical keyboards, all designed for productivity but more than capable enough for gamers, too. The new mechanical keyboards feature both low-profile and full-height versions, come with Cherry MX2A or LP 2.0 switches, and have shine-through PBT keycaps with white backlighting across the board.

According to an Activision source, the publisher is not feeling the heat from its rival. After numerous Battlefield 6 leaks and an impending playtest, anticipation is high for its October 10th release date. Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 hopes to generate more excitement at its August 19th Gamescom reveal.

A former Senior Animator for PlayStation exclusive games has concerns about the company’s future. Among his criticisms, Robert Morrison warns against porting so many first-party titles to other consoles. Rumors have hinted that other cross-platform games will join Helldivers 2 on the Xbox.

Iqunix has officially launched the EV63 Hall-effect gaming keyboard after teasing it on Discord, and it has launched at a much lower price than expected, launching as the company's cheapest Hall-effect keyboard to date. For the time being, it's still limited to Iqunix's web store, but it will likely be available on Amazon before long.

The launch of the OneXPlayer X1 Air is almost upon us. Despite only debuting a month ago, the company behind the device has confirmed that the OneXPlayer X1 Air will be orderable later this month with four advantages over the existing OneXPlayer X1 and OneXPlayer X1 Pro.

If you're still playing Genshin Impact on the PS4, you can expect to say goodbye to this game in the coming months. Indeed, terrible news has just been announced, provoking the disappointment of many gamers around the world.

After almost 12 years, GTA Online is likely going to get an age verification system. This could be Rockstar’s response to the Online Safety Act in the UK but it is unclear if the age verification will become a global mandate.

Nintendo’s latest console provides access to 150+ retro gaming classics. The iMP Mini Arcade Pro is a compact arcade cabinet designed to make gameplay more authentic. Fighting game fans hunting for a Switch controller will appreciate the ball-top joystick and micro-switch buttons.

Battlefield 6 will bring back AI bots for multiplayer. If there aren’t enough human players in the server, AI soldiers will be used to backfill the server so matches can start in due time.

A new fast-paced, Smash Bros.-inspired platform fighter with a retro design, A Few Quick Matches, is now live on Steam with chaotic multiplayer action, interesting combat mechanics, and fluid animations.

After Cara Cadaver's game was banned in the sweeping censorship tide hitting digital storefronts, the solo developer has now re-released the game as a free shareware title under the Creative Commons license.

Xbox Game Pass subscribers have plenty to look forward to this week – six new titles are joining the service, featuring one AAA release and one critically acclaimed indie game.

After the intense debate surrounding the class system, fans probably did not expect another controversial feature to return in Battlefield 6. However, early gameplay footage indicates otherwise: the sweetspot mechanic seems to be making a comeback, dividing opinions among players.

YouTuber Daniel Owen just benchmarked the RTX 5050 against the RTX 3060 12 GB across more than 50 games, testing everything from native 1440p to DLSS at 1080p. If you’re wondering how these two budget GPUs stack up in 2025, the video dives deep into exactly that.

Steam has a number of offers for these players during certain periods, and this is currently the case with The Elder Scrolls Online, which is available for free for six days. So don't hesitate to grab it and immerse yourself in a vast and mysterious universe.

If you have always wanted the Retroid Pocket Classic in a timeless but classy black color, your dream has come true. The six-button version of the vertical handheld is now available to buy in black.

Stormgate, the new free-to-play RTS from Frost Giant Studios, has made its debut on Steam. It's developed by ex-Blizzard talent, and brings back classic strategy mechanics while modernizing controls and accessibility for today’s audience.

Need for Speed Unbound is currently on sale on Steam. This 2022 arcade-style AAA racing game generally goes for $69.99, but thanks to this deal, it's down to $4.89, which also happens to be the historical-low price for the title.

Cyberpunk 2077 just got FSR 4 support and a new video from YouTuber RandomGaminginHD breaks down what it takes to get AMD’s latest upscaling tech running in Night City. Once enabled, though, FSR 4 delivers sharper visuals and better frame rates, just don’t expect miracles without tradeoffs.

Hori has released the Street Fighter 6 edition of its Nolva all-button arcade controller for PlayStation and PCs, featuring ten fighter-themed designs. The joystick-free unit offers customizable buttons, PS-exclusive touch controls, and a headphone jack.

Another wave of free games has been spotted on Steam by X user @SteamGamesPC. While not all of these newly released freebies have player ratings yet, a handful of them have been received well by those who tried them.

The approach, though time-consuming, does go to show that the development team went above and beyond to fix what is arguably a large source of frustration for players in FC titles across the years.

GameSir has announced an Iron Man edition of its wireless controller, the Morning Star 2 a.k.a. Nova 2 Lite. There will also be three other special editions, two of which are tied to Chinese video games.

The RPG title, while still in Early Access, has been garnering solid reviews, a loyal player base, and commitments towards regular updates in addition to a large discount for early adopters on Steam.

The August Humble Choice assortment of eight Steam games includes the critically acclaimed Persona 5 Royal. Buyers can ghost hunt in Banishers: Ghosts of New Eden, or take a breather on farms with My Time at Sandrock. The offer is an alternative to Humble Bundle deals, asking for a $14.99 subscription.

The CEO of Epic Games, Tim Sweeney, called out an article published on the Wall Street Journal earlier this week that stated that what was arguably Fortnite's largest collaboration to date had been moved to 2026 due to slow decision-making at Disney.