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Xbox Game Pass is rolling out a diverse lineup of games for July 2025, including the highly anticipated Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 3+4 remake. Other returning hits include Rise of the Tomb Raider, High On Life, and cyberpunk shooter The Ascent.

Palworld's Terraria collaboration, along with a sizeable Steam Sale, has resulted in a massive spike in the game's concurrent player count, bringing it back up to a six-month player high. The new update added a wealth of content, including new weapons and armour, a new dungeon, fishing, and three new islands.

The Logitech G Cloud is nearing its third year anniversary, and a major update has made the cloud streaming handheld a much better device than it was at launch. Combine that with a discount on Amazon, and the G Cloud is worth considering.

A new analysis suggests that the USB-C port on the Nintendo Switch 2 intentionally blocks third-party docks. Only one known accessory sends the correct coded message to enable power and video delivery. Some gamers seek a more affordable alternative to the official Switch 2 dock.

We've tested the 16-inch variant sof both the Legion Pro 5 and the Legion Pro 7. The Pro 7 is considerably more expensive, so what are the differences? We'll clarify and also take a look at our benchmark results.

The Counter-Strike 1.6 Source engine remake has run into a legal hurdle. Its developers promise they're working with Valve to resolve the issue, and that its early access window might have to be pushed to 2026 as a result.

Nvidia's latest driver update offers a mix of bug fixes, DLSS4 support for certain titles and is also the first to support its recently unveiled RTX 5050 GPU

The latest Adrenalin driver update has brought some performance improvements for the RX 9070 XT, now giving it an edge over the RTX 5070 Ti. Perfect timing as the GPU is now starting to come back down to its actual MSRP of $600.

The MagicX Zero 40 is one of the only retro gaming handhelds designed to emulate Nintendo DS and vertical arcade games. Available for $75, the new Android-based handheld has earned praise from reviewers thanks to its comfortable design, decent controls and a solid software experience.

The Anbernic RG35XX H remains a popular option for retro gamers. In response, Game Console has started selling the XF35H with broadly the same features as Anbernic's 3.5-inch gaming handheld but at a significantly cheaper price.

Counter-Strike 2 players have recently had to contend with one of the most convincing scams ever to target traders and collectors alike.

8BitDo says its controllers are now compatible with Steam/SteamOS. The announcement specifically mentions three models and advises users to update their controllers and Steam client to the latest version.

Nintendo President Shuntaro Furukawa recently avoided providing exact figures about the Nintendo Switch 2’s Game Key Card sales and did not respond to user feedback about them at an AGM while highlighting them as an option for publishers to release larger-sized titles.

Microsoft is cutting 9000 more jobs as part of a major restructuring, with its Xbox and gaming divisions among the hardest hit. The layoffs mark another major workforce reduction as the company seeks to streamline operations despite record profits and a booming gaming business.

The lead designer of popular PlayStation consoles isn't in a rush to debut the PS6. In a new interview, Mark Cerny explains that PS5 Pro software enhancements, like FSR 4 upscaling, are his priority. Many analysts have projected a PS6 release date in 2027 or 2028.

A PSN user says they were permanently banned despite a clean record, fueling fresh outrage over sudden account suspensions and how little recourse players really have.

Epic Games Store will officially unveil the third giveaway for July 2025 soon. Ahead of the official reveal, MeguminShiro, a reliable leaker, has revealed two of the upcoming free games that are set to be available from July 10 to July 17.

Krafton has abruptly removed Subnautica’s original creators from Unknown Worlds, replacing the entire leadership team with Steve Papoutsis of Callisto Protocol fame. The unexpected move comes months before Subnautica 2’s early access release, sparking fan concern about the game’s direction.

Mangmi has revealed more details about its first gaming handheld. Shared via an unboxing video, the Mangmi Air X is much cheaper than expected despite featuring a 1080p IPS display and Hall effect hardware.

If you're into science fiction and action-packed third-person shooters, there's an interesting deal on Steam right now. Mass Effect Legendary Edition includes all three main games from the acclaimed series, along with nearly all single-player expansions – and it's currently 90% off, available for around $6.

Ampersat, an action-heavy top-down title with retro graphics, has been discounted by 100% on Steam. This free game deal will remain active for a limited time, ending on July 6, 2025.

Beyond: Two Souls, Quantic Dream's psychological thriller about the life and struggles of a girl connected to a spirit, is now on sale for just $2 on Steam. The game is narrative-driven, where players engage in an interactive drama with consequential choices.

The OneXPlayer X1 Air has been officially teased, and it's a new gaming handheld that's powered by the Intel Core Ultra 7 258V. While the teaser didn't share anything about the price range, it revealed some of the device's core specs.

Amazon Prime Gaming has published the new free game lineup for July 2025. It contains 13 games that are worth over $250 in value, and they will be available for $0 for select users throughout the month.

The control center of laptops is a central hub for users. These are developed by manufacturers themselves and increasingly abused in order to place ads or even collect user data. Lenovo is just one example.

For many gamers, the 27-inch AW2725DF OLED display may be the perfect combination of image quality and responsiveness. The Alienware monitor can reach a 360Hz refresh rate with ultra-low latency. Its current $619.99 sale price at the Dell store is $280 lower than the typical $899.99 MSRP.

The tradeoff for enhanced Nintendo Switch 2 specs may be warmer temperatures. Both in docked and handheld modes, users have concerns about the Switch 2 overheating. In some cases, the handheld displays a warning message before entering sleep mode.

A Reddit user has 3D-printed a lightweight, pocketable case for the Nintendo Switch 2 that’s ideal for short commutes. It’s already getting love from the community for its clean design and smart utility.

RDO is getting a long-anticipated update after years of limited content releases from Rockstar.

The Acer Predator GP30 has been developed specifically for gaming enthusiasts, as the external SSD offers a high speed of up to 2,000 MB/s, a gaming design with a transparent front as well as RGB lighting.

Dave the Diver’s highly anticipated DLC In the Jungle has been officially delayed to early 2026, as devs want to pack in more content. But Mintrocket has plenty of good news for fans, including the return of the Godzilla DLC, a free Nintendo Switch 2 upgrade, and extended availability for other content.

MSI has finally shared when its first gaming handheld will be available in some markets. Launching this summer, the now-called MSI Claw 8 Ryzen Edition will combine a 120 Hz VRR display with an 80 Wh battery and AMD's new Ryzen Z2 Extreme chipset.

The new Dangbei DBOX02 Pro tries to make using a 4K projector less intimidating to novices. Its gimbal stand and auto-correction features enable versatile setup options. At the same time, it targets more expensive projectors with bright and sharp images at a reasonable cost.

Both the video game giant and the ecommerce juggernaut have denied an earlier report by Bloomberg about a potential rift.

Kerbal Space Program delivers a space simulation that blends realistic physics with a healthy dose of humor. Right now, it’s available on Steam at its lowest price ever – 90% off.

RedMagic has finally confirmed when its RedMagic Astra tablet will be available outside China without resorting to import services. Not only that, but the company has revealed how much the 165 Hz OLED and Snapdragon 8 Elite wielding tablet will cost globally too.

RoboCop: Rogue City is now on sale on Steam at a humongous 90% discount. Retailing for just $4.99, RoboCop: Rogue City is a fun sci-fi FPS that remains true to the vision of the movies with first-person shooting, an 80s look, and a RoboCop-esque story.

A fan spotted a list of files in the latest Subnautica 2 dev vlog, which revealed some of the biomes that could be included in the sequel. While the details and visuals are not yet known, the file names did reveal some of the possible names of the biomes.

Nvidia has announced that its upcoming Release 580 driver will be the last to support for Maxwell, Pascal, and Volta GPU architectures, affecting popular graphics cards including the GTX 700, 900, and 10 series, as well as the Titan V. While users can continue using existing drivers, they will no longer receive Game Ready updates, performance optimizations, or security improvements once the 590 series launches. The newer Turing-based GTX 16 series remains unaffected by this change.

Black Mesa, a critically acclaimed fan-made remake of a classic FP3S, has seen a massive 90% discount. This Steam Summer Sale game deal will end on July 10, 2025, and it has made the title drop to $1.99.

Steam users can now use its built-in performance measuring tool to get a wealth of information like CPU/GPU/RAM usage, FPS graphs, and more. It is available for immediate use and can be enabled via the 'In Game' tab.

Halo Studios has confirmed it will give attendees a scoop its future projects at the Halo World Championship in Seattle on October 24. This marks the first major follow-up since the studio rebranded and announced a shift to Unreal Engine 5 last year.

Death Stranding 2: One the Beach players report that their PS5 consoles are overheating with fans going into a frenzy while accessing the game's map screen. The actual gameplay, however, works just fine. Base PS5 users seem to be the most affected, although PS5 Pro users also attest to higher fan noise and temperatures while accessing the map.

OneOdio has unveiled the Focus A6 over-ear headphones, featuring Hi-Res Audio playback with LDAC codec support, multipoint Bluetooth 6.0 connections with low-latency game mode, and hybrid ANC powered by five microphones.

The GameSir Super Nova is a way to save money when upgrading to the Switch 2. The wireless Switch controller works with both the newer and older Nintendo consoles, PCs, and mobile devices. Unlike many affordable controllers, the Super Nova boasts Hall effect sticks to combat stick drift.

While some older generation consoles receive price cuts, the Switch could become more expensive in Canada. On August 1st, Nintendo will release an updated MSRP for the console, Switch games, and accessories. Nintendo fans suspect that U.S. tariffs and trade disputes are leading to the changes.

The Ayaneo Pocket S2 is the first Qualcomm Snapdragon G3 Gen 3 gaming handheld that any company has actually released. With pre-orders shipping in July, several high-profile YouTubers have now showcased how strong the gaming handheld's performance and its other upgrades from last year's Pocket S.