Gaming

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.

CD Projekt Red has revealed the hardware requirements for Cyberpunk 2077 on MacOS. An Apple M3 Pro or higher is needed for a 60 FPS experience without ray tracing.

Steam has quietly updated its adult content guidelines and removed some adult games from the store, after pressure from payment processors like Visa and Mastercard.

Retro Fighters' newest product is an adapter that lets users connect up to four GameCube Controllers to the Nintendo Switch 2. The dock, which is currently being crowdfunded on Kickstarter, will work with an original GameCube Controller or Retro Fighters' own BattlerGC Pro controller.

The RedMagic Astra is now available for purchase. This Snapdragon 8 Elite gaming tablet rivals the Lenovo Legion Y700 Gen 4 with Snapdragon 8 Elite and an OLED screen. The starting price for the pad in the global market is $549.

Players who value a gripping story and rich atmosphere can now find a notable deal on Steam: Alan Wake, a dark survival thriller, is 90% off until July 21.

Following the recent addition of a new title to Game Pass, Microsoft has announced three more games arriving on July 17 and 18. They include a popular first-person shooter, a horror game starring creepy hand puppets and a prison-themed RPG where players can either prove their innocence or attempt a daring escape.

The new Razer Blade 18 offers very fast components and is currently one of the fastest laptops you can get. It is even 1 kg lighter and even a bit quieter than the big rival Alienware 18. However, the Razer is also more expensive.

A new farming sim rooted in South American culture is launching on Steam today - 16 July 2025 - with slow-paced gameplay, regional touches, and a hands-on demo already tried by many. Gaucho and the Grassland will be priced at $19.99 with a launch discount.

If you own a Nintendo Switch 2, you will be able to play this game exclusively. But be careful, because you will have to meet a very important criterion to access it.

The new Keychron C2 Pro 8K delivers a full-size layout, charming retro looks, plenty of customisation, and a hyper-fast 8 kHz polling rate at a rather budget-friendly price. The C2 Pro 8K is made of plastic, not aluminium, and the design is stripped back, but it promises a solid entry into mechanical keyboards at an affordable price.

Razer has introduced a new eGPU dock, the Core X V2. This enclosure features a Thunderbolt 5 port, offering an OCuLink-beating 80 Gbps bandwidth, and it has support for Nvidia RTX 50 series and AMD Radeon RX 9000 series GPUs.

If one investment firm is correct, GTA 6 will demolish previous sales records within two months. Konvoy believes that buyers will be more than accepting of a $80 GTA 6 price. Rockstar Games will earn additional revenue from subscriptions and potential premium mod support.

The latest update for Obsidian's Avowed brings several new changes including official support for the Steam Deck. The update has also fixed several bugs and added many new features, too.

Cyberpunk 2077 will be released for macOS on Thursday, July 17. Anyone with a Mac with Apple M1 or later and at least 16 GB of RAM will be able to explore Night City in just a few days, with support for AMD FSR frame generation, HDR and MetalFX upscaling.

The Commodore 64 is coming back as an Ultimate edition, which aims to provide a particularly authentic user experience. Licensed software is included and it runs not only on modern monitors but also on classic devices.

8BitDo has confirmed that its latest leverless arcade controller for Xbox consoles is now officially available on Amazon. Shipping before the end of the month, the 8BitDo Arcade Controller for Xbox features a significantly larger battery capacity than its regular edition and RGB lighting for a mere $10 surcharge.

MSI has released its latest 8-inch gaming handheld in another market. While the company has not set a full global release date yet, early indications suggest that the Claw A8 could retail for between the Intel Lunar Lake-based Claw 7 AI+ and Claw 8 AI+.

Red Dead Redemption 2, Rockstar's 2018 blockbuster, is now on sale on Steam at its lowest price ever. Coming in under $20, Red Dead Redemption 2 is a phenomenal open-world adventure that blends cinematic action, expert storytelling, and a dynamic world to explore.

The latest SteamOS beta update brings additional support for the Lenovo Legion Go S hardware, again making it evident that it is dedicated to the widespread adoption of the Linux-based OS.

Fans of Life is Strange have something to look forward to, thanks to some exciting news from Square Enix. Five games will be available starting October 2, 2025, and pre-orders are already open.

Bithell Games has announced it is pulling John Wick Hex from all digital storefronts on July 17. Thankfully, anyone who already owns the game can still play it after that date.

Stop Killing Games has largely put its weight behind an EU Citizen's Initiative, and that seems to be paying off, as the movement to protect the ownership of video games has earned its first endorsement in the EU parliament.

A new Nintendo interview offers insight into how the Switch limited Donkey Kong Bananza development. Only as a Switch 2 game could the title's destructible environments become a reality. For the first time, the developers also provide a visual comparison of the two versions.

Firmware version 20.2.0 for the Switch 2, along with general stability improvements, has improved backward compatibility with some games that previously either crashed on startup or had stability issues. The patch notes, however, don’t mention any such fixes.

A new plug-in brings real-time frame generation to the Steam Deck, boosting FPS in demanding games and aiming to stretch the handheld’s capabilities further than ever before.

One of the most beloved medieval strategy games of the early 2000s returns after 23 years with a definitive edition. The developers have unveiled a post-release content roadmap, whilst early reviews have flagged several issues.

A well-rated dinosaur park-building sim based on the iconic film franchise, Jurassic World Evolution 2, is now 95% off on Steam. Originally $59.99, it has received a lot of praise for visuals and overall depth.

Explore a vast open world as a toy soldier, solve clever puzzles and prove your skills against other plastic warriors in Supraland. The game has received glowing reviews and is currently available for just $4 thanks to an 80% discount – the lowest price it has ever seen.

Honor has officially unveiled the Pad GT 2 Pro. Positioned as an affordable gaming tablet, it comes with the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, which is paired with up to 16 GB of RAM and 512 GB of storage. The starting launch price is CNY 2,499, about $349.

On July 14, developer DICE shared a detailed community update on Reddit about the class system in Battlefield 6. In the post titled “The Class Update,” the team responded to player feedback for the first time with specific adjustments to class abilities, gadgets and perks. However, one major point of criticism remains unresolved.

Skyrim has had a very active modding community for over fourteen years, and recently, a famous modder has released a mod that might remind you of BioShock. And that's not all, because new features are also available.

This year's Focus 17 gaming laptop from XMG is marketed as one of the more affordable gaming laptops powered by the Nvidia RTX 5070 Ti. In order to keep prices below €2,000, XMG kept the previous gen Raptor Lake/-R processors and the port selection is missing TB4 connectors. However, the 17.3-inch screen features a quality IPS panel with 1440p resolution and 240 Hz.

The iQOO 13 launched as a Snapdragon 8 Elite gaming phone with a relatively large battery. As for its successor, the company's upcoming flagship will reportedly come with an even larger 7,000 mAh battery, but the charging speed is said to take a toll.

8BitDo has now launched the Pro 3, a wireless controller with 2.4 GHz, Bluetooth and wired connectivity. Available in a choice of three colours with a matching charging dock, the 8BitDo features various customisation options, including magnetic swappable ABXY buttons, trigger mode switches and configurable rear paddles.

The Elder Scrolls VI and the next Fallout. are currently two of the most anticipated Bethesda games. However, so far, we don't know any significant details about the games. Windows Central's Jez Corden has now revealed some exciting details for The Elder Scrolls VI and Fallout 5.

The Retroid Pocket Classic launched a few months ago in seven colors but Retroid has teased a new color is on the way. The new color will have six buttons like the Classic 6 version of the handheld but will sport an all-black look inspired by the SEGA Genesis.

After defeating ChatGPT and Microsoft Copilot, the vintage Atari 2600 claims victory against Google's Gemini without making a single move.

Fate Trigger’s closed beta starts July 24 with cross-platform support, hero-based gameplay, and flashy Unreal Engine 5 visuals. The anime-style tactical shooter is gaining traction fast with over 200K Steam wishlists, which is quite impressive.

The Honor Pad GT 2 Pro is expected to be unveiled on July 15, 2025, in China. Ahead of the imminent launch, the gaming tablet surfaced on Weibo, and this leak shared all the device's core specs.

Fans usually check the official Stellar Blade X account for the latest news on the PC and PS5 game. However, instead, a crypto scammer has asked followers to invest in a new coin. While the posts have disappeared, the game's developer has yet to regain access.

The Gunk is on sale on Steam for 93% off, bringing the atmospheric sci-fi puzzle platformer down to just $1.74. The puzzle platformer has Very Positive reviews on Steam and is known for its stunning visuals, fun satisfying gameplay, and compelling storytelling.

PlayStation has announced that the 30th Anniversary PS5 Digital, DualSense Wireless Controller, and PlayStation Portal will be available in select regions. So far, Canada, France, Italy, Ireland, Japan, and the UK are confirmed with pre-orders opening later this month and release set for September.

Gamers have increasingly complained about spam dominating Nintendo eShop listings. In response, the company is adding more restrictions for Switch and Switch 2 games in select countries. Buyers can expect fewer inappropriate descriptions or titles that imitate popular competitors.

Redditors had a field day at BBC's expense thanks to what is seen as a potentially purposeful gaffe by presenters earlier today.

The cancellations are being linked to waves of layoffs affecting Sony's Bend Studio even as Microsoft has continued to cut down its Xbox Game Studios workforce significantly.

The clip is the first of potentially three countdown videos that could make it to social media via Nintendo's official channel ahead of the title's July 17th release date.

In what can be stated to be an uncharacteristic move by many in the industry, the reveal offers significant details about what one can expect as part of their Borderlands experience.