Gaming

Microsoft's Xbox Games Studios chief has announced that its reboot of the Fable game series has been delayed by a year. The game, which is being developed by Playground Games, is coming more than half a decade since 2010's Fable 3.

The 2025 version of the ROG Strix G18 laptop has descended on North America with RTX 5080 graphics, an Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX platform and a 500-nit 240Hz 2.5K display. It is backed for productivity as well as gaming, yet has a decent amount of RGB that includes underlighting. The G18 (2025) features advanced reparability as well as cooling, thanks to a design that is amenable to a tear-down with simple tool-free entry.

The MSI Vector GP68HX with an RTX 4080 laptop GPU and a Core i9-13950HX has become an enticing option for cash-strapped gamers in search of a performant QHD gaming laptop. The laptop, which is "Factory Reconditioned" with a 6-month warranty, is now on sale for less than $1,400. Update: The product appears to be sold out as of Feb 26, 3:00 GMT.

The UltraGear OLED 39GX90SA is one of several new OLED gaming monitors from LG. Available first in Japan, the UltraGear OLED 39GX90SA could well be more expensive than the similar UltraGear OLED 39GS95QE when it reaches other markets.

The UltraGear OLED 34GX90SA is one of LG's latest OLED gaming monitors. While the UltraGear OLED 34GX90SA appears to share its WOLED panel with the UltraGear OLED 34GS95QE, the former is significantly more expensive than the latter.

The UltraGear OLED 45GX950A is the first example of LG Display's new 5K2K WOLED panel. While the monitor outputs at 165 Hz by default, it can drop to 1080p to provide a 330 Hz refresh rate.

Asus has now released new ROG Zephyrus G14 and ROG Zephyrus G16 gaming laptops after unveiling the pair last month at CES 2025. Launching globally, the pair combine Nvidia GeForce RTX 50 series GPUs with a choice of AMD or Intel processors.

Razer has now opened pre-orders for its new Blade 16 laptop. Starting at $2,799 with a Ryzen AI 9 365, 32 GB of RAM and an RTX 5070 Ti, the Razer Blade 16 2025 can be configured up to Ryzen AI 9 HX 370, 64 GB of RAM and an RTX 5090 with a 90 Wh battery and 240 Hz OLED display also in play.

Razer has finally shown off its 18-inch desktop replacement. The Razer Blade 18 is now official with a Core Ultra 9 275HX, RTX 5090, a 4K 120 Hz/1080p 440 Hz dual-mode display and a Thunderbolt 5.0 port.

An award-winning driving sim with 800K+ "Overwhelmingly Positive" reviews is now 73% off, bringing it down to only $3. It’s the perfect time to hop in and experience the journey.

New information from AMD suggests competitive pricing for the RDNA 4 GPUs. With the Nvidia RTX 5070 Ti scarce, the RX 9070 XT may cost less with capable 4K performance. The speculation will soon end with an official announcement on February 28.

Ryzen 9800X3D owners have some hope of saving their CPUs thanks to the latest BIOS update from ASRock. Hopefully this will fix the boot and instability issues users have been facing.

An award-winning indie platformer is now just $1.99 on Steam after a 90% discount. With an "Overwhelmingly Positive" rating and 87 Metacritic score, Inside is a must-buy as an eerie, story-driven game.

A popular action RPG set in the Lord of the Rings universe is now 92% off on Fanatical. With nearly 80,000 "Very Positive" reviews on Steam, it might be worth checking out, especially for RPG fans.

Right now, gamers can grab a highly popular shooter on Steam at a 75% discount, bringing the price below $5. With over 100,000 positive reviews, it remains a fan favorite for its engaging gameplay and nostalgic appeal.

The next Pokémon Presents is set for February 27. According to a well-known leaker, it won’t just focus on Legends: Z-A but will also reveal a brand-new multiplayer game codenamed "Synapse".

Xbox Game Pass subscribers have a surprising new title to look forward to. On Steam, the game has over 100,000 reviews, with an impressive 98% rated positive.

A new paragraph concerning AI-generated content has been added to Call of Duty’s Steam page, confirming many people’s suspicions that the development team has used generative AI to create some of the game’s elements.

An overclocked AMD Radeon RX 9070 XT was apparently able to manage a sizeable overclock over its alleged 2,970 MHz boost clock, all with a mere 25 W increase in power draw. While this is impressive on its own, it may be an indication that there is more still to come.

Would a Marvel Rivals game with DC superheroes attract a large following? When asked about plans for a similar shooter, James Gunn approved of the concept. Even so, DC characters have struggled outside of single-player settings.

Anthropic's latest chatbot arrives with new coding and extended thinking skills, further extending its ability to program code, answer complex questions, and play video games.

Early leaked benchmarks of the AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D reveal that the new 3D V-Cache Zen 5 CPU is significantly faster than its predecessor in gaming tasks. Despite this, the 9950X3D still manages to keep up with the regular Ryzen 9 9950X in non-gaming workloads — an area where X3D CPUs previously fell flat.

Asus has added a new and fast monitor to its lineup, which supports ELMB Sync and should therefore offer sharp image quality at all times. The 27-inch TUF gaming monitor also has a response time of just one millisecond.

The giant maps and monsters in Monster Hunter Wilds stress the PS5 and Xbox Series X. Even with improvements since the open beta, the game produces pixelated textures and muted lighting.

Recent reports indicate that AMD Fluid Motion Frames 2.1 (AFMF 2.1) is in development. The updated frame generation tech is aimed at improving the quality of generated frames and will be available for older hardware as well as the RX 9070 series GPUs.

Philips has launched the 7600 Series gaming TVs with 144Hz refresh rates, 4K UHD resolution, and AMD FreeSync Premium. Available in 43-inch and 50-inch sizes, they come equipped with low input lag and Dolby Vision.

The RTX 5070 will of course be slower than the RTX 5070 Ti, and now the latest leaks from Geekbench benchmarking website suggest it will be a bit over 20% slower.

A Juggler’s Tale - a cinematic indie platformer with almost 900 "Very Positive" reviews, is now $3.59 on Steam after an 80% discount. This fairytale adventure is short but memorable. The sale ends March 9.

An action RPG has been among Steam’s most-wanted games for weeks, but the wait is almost over - it launches this week and the community is in uproar.

This week, there is only one new game available for Xbox Game Pass subscribers. However, that should be bearable since it is an open-world action-adventure in AAA quality.

Right now on GOG, you can get a popular FPS for just $4.93 instead of $32.90 – an 85% discount. If you enjoy action-packed shooters with a strong storyline, this game is worth checking out.

A Steam Next Fest demo is turning heads with its realistic graphics and FMV sequences but is drawing criticism for weak gameplay. Still, puzzle fans might find it worth a look.

The Acer Predator Helios Neo 14 is currently on sale at a massive 32% discount. The laptop is a FHD/QHD gaming beast with an RTX 4070 laptop GPU, an Intel Core Ultra 9 185H CPU, 32 GB of fast LPDDR5X memory, and 1 TB of storage.

Noita is a procedurally generated 2D roguelike where every pixel in the world has physics allowing you to melt, blow up, or burn anything you like. You can also mix and match spells to create your unique magic.

The PlayStation 5 Pro is selling considerably less than its predecessor. For Sony, this may be problematic on a business level, but should not pose a major problem in absolute terms.

Many of the first-party accessories for the PlayStation 5 are available in white, but in January 2025, Sony announced a Midnight Black color scheme for some of them including the PlayStation Portal and DualSense Edge Wireless Controller. The accessories are now available to buy in the new color.

Retailers are a popular target for buyers desperate to learn Switch 2 details. However, a former Nintendo worker believes stores aren't trustworthy sources to confirm a Switch 2 price. Appearing on a popular podcast, this employee shared his prediction for a release date.

The Nvidia GeForce RTX 5070 Ti card, which has only just been released, has turned up on the PassMark benchmark site. The new Blackwell board has delivered a promising average result so far, based on a small sample size. However, the RTX 5070 Ti was not able to surpass the RTX 4070 Ti and struggled in the GPU Compute test.

The Nvidia GeForce RTX 5090 graphics card has been knocked off its perch at the top of PassMark’s high-end video card benchmark chart. The RTX 4090 has moved back into the number one spot, with a very slight advantage of +1.02%. The new Blackwell GeForce RTX 50 series cards have suffered a bumpy ride since their initial launch in January.

Cash isn't the only way customers have been paying for Xbox Game Pass subscriptions. Microsoft Rewards has been fueling gaming addictions since 2005. Sadly, the program will soon become less generous for faithful Xbox supporters.

Microsoft's first-party Xbox controller is widely used on many platforms, but it's not without some drawbacks. The upgraded Sebile controller has returned in a new leak, with features similar to the DualSense.

How do Yakuza and pirates go together and what does Hawaii have to do with it? Many in the Steam community must have wondered the same, as this blend of open-world adventure, RPG and beat 'em up has already racked up over 1,000 reviews and secured two top spots in the SteamDB charts shortly after release.

An emotional indie adventure, described by its developer as a "management game about dying", is now 85% off on Steam for under $5. With nearly 40,000 reviews and a 95% positive rating, it has won over many players.

A hardcore shooter with over 80,000 reviews and a highly positive rating is currently 75% off on Steam, making it available for just around $3. Fans of challenging, realistic shooter action could get their money's worth.

The Edge&Trigger bundle on Steam has dropped to just $0.49 with a massive 90% discount. This cyberpunk-themed collection includes four fast-paced indie games featuring bullet-slicing, arcade combat, and retro pixel graphics, alongside an original game soundtrack.

Pathfinder: Wrath of the Righteous has been heavily discounted on Steam. It has a ton of replay value due to its numerous classes, branching storylines and, based on who you ask, a frustratingly long campaign.

AMD has announced that it will join Framework at the upcoming February 25 Framework 2nd Gen hardware launch event. This, along with Framework's previous cryptic teaser, suggests that perhaps AMD and Framework may release an upgradeable and repairable AMD Strix Halo motherboard and accompanying hardware.

LG Gaming Portal is the dedicated space for games on LG smart TVs. The Korean electronics giant has now confirmed it will be made available on other products including its smart monitors. It will also get support for Xbox Cloud Gaming.