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The indie co-op climbing game PEAK has reached 2 million sales in just nine days, far surpassing expectations. Developers Landfall and Aggro Crab, operating jointly as "Landcrab," are now planning updates, prioritizing bug fixes, and localization.

As our review of the MSI Katana 17 HX illustrates, Indiana Jones and the Great Circle no longer crashes too quickly due to insufficient video memory, but performance is still severely compromised.

A new update for the macOS version of the 8BitDo Ultimate Software V2 has arrived. The update brings support for multiple 8BitDo controllers, receivers, and mouse, allowing owners of these devices to modify and remap keys and update the firmware.

Unhappy buyers took aim at Target for late deliveries following the Switch 2 launch. Several weeks later, the U.S. retailer is sending apologies in the form of a $50 Nintendo eShop gift card. The marketplace offers new and upcoming Switch 2 games, as well as various digital content.

Gamers may see future first-party Xbox games developed by fewer studios. Microsoft appears ready to cut up to 2000 Xbox Gaming positions. Turn 10 and Playground Games, the developers of Forza Motorsport and Forza Horizon titles, could soon feel the impact of the layoffs.

The free games selection on Epic Games Store has been updated. Besides making the last free game for June 2025 live, this update has revealed two upcoming freebies for July 2025.

With June 2025 winding up, Epic Games has updated its free mobile game with a new title. Departing from its PC equivalent this week, the storefront has decided to give away Cultist Simulator, an infamous roguelike narrative card game that typically costs $6.99 apiece on Android and iOS.

Cygames’ hit gacha-racing game Umamusume: Pretty Derby has officially launched worldwide on Steam and mobile with full English support, hitting its global debut after years of Japan-only success.

Gravastar has unveiled a new Mercury V75 Pro magnetic gaming keyboard with Hall Effect switches. The gaming keyboard offers customizable actuation points, a 100 million keystroke lifespan, an 8,000 Hz polling, 0.125 ms latency, and a full aluminum alloy skeleton frame for durability. It also has web-based controls and 3-side ambient RGB lighting.

Super Smash Bros. fans may be hoping that Kirby Air Riders doesn't experience delays. A rumor suggests that Masahiro Sakurai only remains committed to the fighting franchise because of the racer. Since he's unlikely to have started work on a new Super Smash Bros., its release date is unclear.

The Epic Games Store revealed the contents of this week's giveaway last Thursday. While it will switch things up next week by adding a second title to a future giveaway, it will focus on a new game for this week. Available from today for a short time, Sable typically sells for almost $25 when off sale.

One-Netbook has finally confirmed when it will be launching the OneXSugar Sugar 1 after previewing it earlier this year. Sporting two displays and a powerful Qualcomm Snapdragon G3 Gen 3 chipset, the OneXSugar Sugar 1 is a rather strange gaming handheld by all accounts.

With the new 2K Classic Trilogies Humble Bundle deal, players can now get all three Mafia and BioShock games for just $18. The bundle includes definitive and remastered editions and supports the Covenant House charity.

Since June 25, players can sign up for the free alpha version of Crosswind – a new survival game set in a pirate world. It combines familiar features like crafting, base building and resource management with a combat system inspired by Souls-like games. The playtest is expected to run for at least four weeks.

Ninja Theory's critically acclaimed title will be playable on the Sony PlayStation 5 at the same time as other platforms get a free visual and performance upgrade for 2025

Economic challenges have made the once-affordable Humble Choice less appealing. With some of the payments supporting charities, the rate has jumped to $14.99. As an alternative to cheap games with Humble Bundle, subscribers receive pre-selected titles each month.

The regular Sony PlayStation 5, PS5 Slim and PS5 Pro might break over time, as more and more users are reporting crashes that might be linked to issues with the console's liquid metal cooling system.

The Vortex F5 is a new retro handheld with a relatively affordable price point and a rather large LCD screen for its class. The gaming system is capable of playing countless games and also supports video output via HDMI.

Late 1990s gamers are struggling to identify parts of the Front Mission 3 remake. The Switch title features various images that resemble products of generative AI. Unlike AI upscaling, this technology could add foreign objects to scenes when used hastily.

Epic Games Store will soon giveaway yet another popular and well-reviewed title, Backpack Hero, according to a reliable tipster. With an exciting dose of inventory management, the roguelike title has received promising reviews from critics and casual gamers alike.

The Phillips Evnia 27M2N3501PA is a brand-new gaming monitor that aims to offer a compelling competitive gaming experience at a relatively affordable price. Featuring a 27-inch QHD IPS 240 Hz display, the monitor is expected to go on sale later this month.

Some PlayStation fans may be envious of the barrage of first-party Xbox Game Pass games. Still, Sony has no intention of adding more exclusives to PS Plus immediately. A new interview with a PlayStation executive sheds light on why the companies have different philosophies.

LiberNovo asserts that its Omni is far from the average desk furniture - and not just due to its Dynamic Support System touted to actively adapt to every user's spine for optimal comfort throughout the day. The chair comes with "world-first" electric lumbar support and OmniStretch Massage features.

Walmart Plus members will be able to place an order for the Switch 2 online starting 9pm tonight, June 25. The company is restocking the handheld and has let everyone know when and where to look.

If you don't want to order directly from the manufacturer's website, the Retroid Pocket Mini V2 is now available on Amazon. However, it costs a bit more and the delivery timeframe is quite long.

Well-known leaker MeguminShiro has leaked the second Epic Games Store free game planned for July 2025. Per the leak, the storefront will be giving away Figment, and this giveaway will be active from July 03 to July 10.

Ubisoft is running a massive Steam sale on the entire Far Cry franchise. The sale includes Far Cry 4, which is now 80% off. Considered by many to be the best in the series, Far Cry 4 drops players in the middle of a civil war in the Himalayas.

RUINER, a fast-paced action shooter, has seen a deep discount on the Microsoft Store. The top-rated game is down to $1.99 from $19.99, and this deal will remain active until July 7, 2025.

Dread Templar, an FPS inspired by 90s classics like Doom, has dropped to its lowest price ever on Steam. Filled with thrilling boss fights and dozens of different skill/weapon combos, Dread Templar, with its fun and frantic gameplay, is worth the $3.99 asking price.

This shoot-'em-up flips the genre on its head by focusing on dodging instead of shooting. Swordship is a unique arcade game made for high-score chasers – and right now, it's available on Steam for just about $1, thanks to a 95% discount. The offer runs until June 26.

Little Nightmares III just got a release date and is now open for pre-orders. Along with the main game and enhanced version of the 2017 Little Nightmares, Bandai Namco has also announced a comic book, a novel, a new podcast season, and even teased a VR title.

"Told my friends with panic in my voice that the lava is rising – even though it wasn't. One friend panicked and died because of it. 10/10 game." – Moments like this offer just a taste of what players can expect from PEAK, the new co-op climbing adventure now available on Steam.

Resident Evil Requiem has already racked up a major win in terms of engagement, with more than 1 million users expressing interest in the title

Nintendo seems to be particularly heavy-handed when it comes to banning consoles for a variety of offenses by their owners including, but not limited to the use of questionable usernames.

Little Nightmares III is officially launching on October 10, 2025, alongside an Enhanced Edition of the original game. Pre-orders for four editions are now live, including early access perks.

Nightdive Studio's much-anticipated System Shock 2: 25th Anniversary Remaster is officially out on PC, bringing tweaked visuals and modern features to the 1999 cult classic. Meanwhile, the release for PlayStation 5, PS4, Xbox Series X/S, Xbox One, and Switch has been delayed by a few weeks.

Buyers in Central Europe may soon find even fewer Xbox games and consoles on store shelves. Accompanying the Microsoft Gaming job cuts, the company plans to shut down some distribution networks. Xbox now favors cross-platform digital releases and Game Pass over existing hardware.

To celebrate the 30th anniversary of Toy Story, MSI is introducing a sleek gaming tower with a fitting design. Not just the case, but also the RTX 5070 graphics card, motherboard, power supply and fans carry the theme of the popular animated movie franchise.

Desktop users may be envious of a new deal on the HP Omen Max 16 gaming laptop. The notebook ships with the efficient Ryzen AI 9 HX 375 Strix Point processor. An RTX 5080 graphics card allows the laptop to offer incredibly high framerates at 2560x1600.

MagicX has now released the Zero 40 in a surprise release. Allegedly delayed until June 28, the MagicX Zero 40 can be picked up for $75 with an IPS display tall enough to emulate both Nintendo DS displays simultaneously.

Nvidia will reportedly release an even more gimped, but export-compliant version of the RTX 5090 for the Chinese market in August.

A Reddit user claiming insider access to Subnautica 2 has revealed that the game runs well in virtual reality using UEVR and features a terrifying “Collector Leviathan.” Built on Unreal Engine 5.5.4, the playtest includes gene modification mechanics, deep-sea starts, and returning lore from Subnautica and Below Zero.

The Mangmi Air X is a new budget Android gaming handheld. Equipped with Hall effect joysticks and triggers, the device also features a 5.5-inch IPS display, a decent-sized battery and a Qualcomm Snapdragon chipset.

Microsoft and Meta have teamed up to launch a limited edition Xbox version of the Quest 3S. It features identical specifications to the Quest 3S 128GB model but comes in a new black and green color scheme.

Oppo will launch its first ever device with the updated Dimensity 8450 processor very soon, according to a new leak. It might come in the form of an Android smartphone so dedicated to mobile gaming that it will have its own active cooling system. The "K13 Turbo" is also thought to be unleashed alongside a Pro sibling with the same three colorways and large flat display.

The Crusher PLYR 720 gaming headset is a premium accessory that claims to offer immersive and accurate bass, 48 hours of battery life, and multi-platform connectivity. But, it comes with a premium price tag as well.

Gamers who are unhappy with the price of digital PlayStation games are taking action. In the Netherlands, a consumer advocacy group accuses Sony of preventing competition in its marketplace. The PlayStation lawsuit highlights how digital gaming has led to increasing costs for buyers.