Gaming

Following a successful launch in Asia, Razer’s official Pokémon gear is now available in Europe, the U.S., and other regions, attracting fans of the franchise who want to incorporate the iconic aesthetic into their gaming setups.

GameStop just raised $250,000 for Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals by auctioning off the infamous Switch 2 damaging stapler and a new Switch 2. A win for the children’s hospitals and for GameStop’s social profile.

Those who were looking for the new Advanced Warfare game for the 2027 Call of Duty release will be disappointed as the game is said to start a new subfranchise. It will be developed by Sledgehammer Games with a focus on movement and martial arts.

Roguelike thrills, Metroidvania-style exploration and fast-paced combat: the award-winning action platformer Dead Cells is 60% off on Steam until July 24. This is the lowest price the game has ever seen.

After its full release, Back to the Dawn is gaining popularity for its branching escape narratives and choice-based mechanics, earning indie award nods and "Very Positive" reviews on Steam

Codenamed "Magnus", a custom Zen 6 APU has leaked thanks to Moore's Law Is Dead. According to the leaked specs, the APU looks prime for powering the next-gen Xbox or the Sony PlayStation 6 with its Zen 6/Zen 6c CPU cores and impressive bus width.

The trailer for the new EA Sports FC (formerly FIFA) has just been released, exciting fans with plenty of gameplay footage and a long-awaited new feature.

Next week, three new titles are coming to Xbox Game Pass: a sci-fi survival adventure, a racing game with a unique setting and a Soulslike experience. Both the racing game and the Soulslike will be available on day one through the subscription.

The popular Persona franchise from Atlus is on sale over at Steam with up to 70% off the fan favorite JRPG series, including spin-offs like Persona 5 Tactica and Strikers.

LostMagic is a new free-to-play, turn-based MMORPG released on Steam after an early access phase. Featuring retro 2D graphics, co-op and PvP modes, and ongoing user feedback, it currently holds "Mostly Positive" reviews from nearly 550 players.

Julian LeFay is well established as one of the pioneers of a budding RPG industry primarily due to his extensive work with multiple Elder Scrolls titles.

As became increasingly clear, GPUs with 8GB VRAM are struggling heavily in some modern games with some settings. Whether due to the lack of proper game optimizations or the reluctance of major manufacturers to include more VRAM in budget GPUs, buyers of these models may face significant graphical and performance limitations during gameplay. However, it seems there is still some hope, after all, for both 8GB cards and their owners, thanks to Nvidia's and Microsoft's efforts in the AI field.

The news comes in the backdrop of increasing AI use by multiple publishers even as Microsoft's large-scale Xbox Game Studio layoffs continue to be the focal point of discussion for most industry insiders.

A new report describes how the Elden Ring masterminds are developing an unannounced title. The next FromSoftware game has a codename that could signify the rumored Dark Souls 3 Remastered. Even so, some fans are hoping for an original single-player game.

ViewSonic has introduced a new ultrawide gaming monitor. The curved VX3418C-2K supports VRR via AMD’s FreeSync as well as certain ergonomic adjustments.

Crab Blast is a new free mobile match-3 puzzle game where each completed level helps direct donations to cancer charities, letting players support real causes simply through regular gameplay. The devs claim that it is 100% ad-free.

The Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 release date may come a bit later than some gamers had anticipated. A well-known leaker suggests that the first-person shooter won't arrive until November 14th. Following few official announcements, Black Ops 7 will headline the August Gamescom.

Anbernic will likely start selling the RG477M later this month globally. In the meantime, specifications have emerged online that point towards the device being a blend of the RG557 and RG Slide aimed at up to PlayStation 2 and Nintendo Wii emulation.

The Epic Games Store has discounted another popular mobile game across Android and iOS. Available to download from today for a limited period, There Is No Game: Wrong Dimension is an action puzzle game that has been particularly well received on mobile and PC.

July 2025's penultimate free game for PC on Epic Games Store is now live, and with this refresh in the freebie section, the storefront has also confirmed the last giveaway for the month. It's Legion TD 2, which is worth $24.99.

One player decided to embark on a crazy project, attempting to recreate Winterfell, the capital of the North in Game of Thrones, in an unexpected game. And the result is quite surprising.

The Philips Evnia 24M2N5200X is a gaming monitor specifically made for competitive performance, featuring a 610Hz refresh rate , a 0.1ms response time , and notable color fidelity with 99.8% sRGB coverage and VESA DisplayHDR 400 certification.

LG has lifted the lid on its first gaming monitor that leverages its 4th Gen Primary RGB Tandem OLED panel technology. Not only does the new technology run 20% more efficiently than previous WOLED generations, but it also allows the UltraGear OLED 27GX700A to reach 1,500 nits for a 15% peak brightness improvement on earlier gaming monitors.

Off The Grid is out of early access and available publicly via Steam. It is a free-to-play battle royale set in a cyberpunk dystopia with cyberlimbs to loot and interesting abilities enabled by these cyberlimbs.

Nintendo Support is providing buyers with more reasons not to export the Japanese-language Switch 2. On social media, the company linked to a support page revealing warranty restrictions. The lower Switch 2 price has tempted some international buyers to purchase the console in Japan.

Peldan has introduced a new eGPU graphics dock. Designed for desktop systems and ATX or SFX power supplies, the Peladn Link S-3 opts for Thunderbolt 5 over OCuLink to provide additional features like 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet, 140 W Power Delivery and M.2 SSD expansion over a single port.

An increasing number of AI generated content disclosures have popped up on Steam and as it sits now, nearly 8,000 games use some form of AI content. Some of these games are very highly rated and are selling a lot of units.

BioShock 2 combines strategic shooter gameplay with a dark, immersive atmosphere and a fresh narrative perspective. Until July 24, it’s available on Steam at an 85% discount for around $3. This offer includes the remastered version, which features various technical improvements.

Based on an ultra-popular Skyrim mod, The Forgotten City is a third-person, narrative-driven, mystery game that takes place in an underground ancient Roman city. The game, which is now less than $7 on Steam, is rated "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam and a 9/10 by IGN, making it a must play.

A Juggler's Tale follows the journey of a circus performer trapped in a puppet show. What sets it apart is not only the story but also its unique gameplay. This platformer is currently available on Steam for just $3.60 – matching its lowest price to date with an 80% discount.

The Epic Games Store has stepped up its free game giveaway service with a new title claimed to be worth $79.99 when purchased off-sale. Available to grab for $0 until next Thursday, Civilization VI: Platinum Edition features several expansions and scenario packs over the base game.

The Devil May Cry: Devil Trigger Collection is a new entry in the bundles section of Humble Bundle. It contains four games that are playable on the Steam Deck and have a combined value of $114. However, they can all be scored for just $20.

The title will also have cross-progression for players who own the title on the older Nintendo Switch console that can be accessed via an upgrade pack.

Dead Take will have at least 5 cameos as part of its content in addition to 4 confirmed actors starring in the title.

Gradually, more Windows titles with kernel-level anti-cheat protection are becoming compatible Steam Deck games. Umamusume: Pretty Derby may soon become verified for the handheld gaming PC. Aided by the Proton compatibility layer, the popularity of Linux gaming is on the rise.

A new rumour suggests Sony is working on a major performance update for one of its consoles. Recent comments from Mark Cerny hint that engineering efforts tied to next-gen hardware may play a key role.

Silent Hill fans have good news, according to this leak. Konami has several projects in the works to keep this franchise alive over the next few years. But there are some things to consider.

The Azeron Keyzen is a highly customisable 3D-printed game pad with 26 mechanical keys and Hall-effect thumb sticks, and it aims to improve the ergonomics of keyboard and mouse gaming while still sticking to the familiar feeling of mechanical key switches. The Keyzen starts at 185 Euro or around $215.

According to Digital Foundry, Nintendo's first-party Switch 2 game is an innovative 3D platformer. Even so, image clarity often suffers from the questionable use of FSR 1 instead of DLSS upscaling. Also, frame rates that plummet to 30 fps may have been avoidable without relying on double-buffered vsync.

After being delayed for over a month, update 2.3 for Cyberpunk 2077 is arriving on July 17. The details were shared during the REDstreams livestream today, July 16, and there’s some new content along with new technical improvements on the way.

The Anbernic development community remains alive and well. While the company continues to focus on new devices, several community members have managed to get GameCube games working on RG34XX and RG35XX series devices running the humble Allwinner H700 chipset.

It seems that TrimUI has a new retro gaming handheld in the works. Arriving in the wake of the TrimUI Brick Hammer, the so-called TrimUI Smart Pro Mini appears to adopt a smaller form factor than the existing Smart Pro to challenge the Anbernic RG40XX H and other circa 4-inch horizontal retro gaming handhelds.

The Lenovo Legion 5, which we hailed as the "best mainstream gamer in 2025", is currently enjoying a sizeable discount on Lenovo's official store that saves $350 on the RTX 5070, Ryzen AI 7-equipped variant.

An Italian YouTuber is under investigation by the Guardia di Finanza for allegedly violating copyright laws, which has already culminated in the raid and subsequent seizure of over 30 gaming handhelds. These are suspected to have ROM files of old games that potentially violate Italian copyright law.

Oppo has just confirmed that the K13 Turbo and Turbo Pro are to be the first of its smartphones to debut with active cooling. The company already asserts that the devices will be fully waterproof nonetheless. A new leak suggests that the same technology is coming to a new and particularly Extreme smartphone from OnePlus.

Ghost of Tsushima Director’s Cut is under $30 on the PlayStation Store. The Director’s Cut version includes the Iki Island expansion, Legends online co-op mode, and several in-game items.

July 2025's penultimate free game on Epic Games Store is confirmed to be Civilization VI Platinum Edition, and as a credible leaker has just revealed, the final giveaway will be Legion TD 2. This soon-to-be freebie is worth $24.99.

Oppo is now openly touting the K13 Turbo and Turbo Pro as its first-ever smartphones capable of delivering "a storm in the palm of your hand" thanks to their active cooling technology. The company has also now showcased how the new components fit into the rest of the devices with full design teasers ahead of their launch later in July 2025.

The Analogue 3D will no longer ship this month, no thanks to tariff changes. On the bright side, those who pre-ordered won't have to pay extra fees.

Nintendo has confirmed the lead roles for its forthcoming live-action adaptation of The Legend of Zelda. The announcement, made by series creator Shigeru Miyamoto on X, introduced the actors portraying Zelda and Link.