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Dune: Awakening is a challenging, but highly polished offering that should shape its core survival genre while bringing new players in contact with the harsh weather that Arrakis has to offer

Nintendo has announced the Switch 2 has sold over 4.5 million units globally within four days of its launch. Effectively, it is the fastest-selling Nintendo console ever.

The Ultima 18 tackles the difficult task of downsizing a high-end desktop. With a Core Ultra 9 CPU and available Nvidia RTX 5090 graphics card, the gaming laptop is performance-focused. Shipping with a large 4K display, the 8.8 lb. Ultima is one of the heavier 18-inch models.

Planet of Lana, an indie sci-fi adventure game with a sequel announced at the Xbox Game Showcase 2025 is currently on sale on Steam at a big discount. The game tells a beautiful sci-fi story and boasts a "Very Positive" rating.

A YouTuber has demonstrated Cyberpunk 2077 running at near 60 FPS on a MacBook Pro M1 Max with macOS 26 Tahoe, leveraging Metal 4’s new upscaling and frame generation features.

Ubisoft will allow its players to play this Rainbow Six Siege series game for free. However, there are some gameplay restrictions to take into account.

To celebrate the launch of Super Meat Boy 3D, the first two entries in the series have been discounted on Steam. Super Meat Boy and Super Meat Boy Forever both get a 75% discount on the platform.

A new, entry-level Asus ROG Strix G16 version has shown up online. It features Nvidia's unreleased RTX 5050 GPU, an Intel Raptor Lake CPU and 32 GB of GDDR5 RAM.

A modder is attempting to use the Nintendo Switch 2's micro SD Express slot to open up new storage expansion options. While a microSD Express to M.2 2230 adapter does exist, it does not work at the time of writing.

One of Steam's zaniest multiplayer party game - What The Pak?! is now free to keep until June 24. You can lick, punch, and explode your way in a chaotic manner with up to 8 friends - permanently in your library.

Ninja Gaiden 4 pre-order opportunities are here, with Standard and Deluxe editions for consoles and PC. Walmart is selling a PS5 version for $999.99, but it's almost certainly an error. A day-one Xbox Game Pass title, the Ninja Gaiden 4 release date is set for October 21st.

Dell likes to advertise its high 175 W TGP graphics for the Alienware 16 Area-51 laptop, but you'll have to manually set the system to Overdrive mode if you want to run the GPU at its full potential.

The first barebones keyboard from Razer builds on the solid foundation of the hot-swappable BlackWidow v4 75. It is compatible with all standard 3-pin and 5-pin switches, as well as Razer’s own Orange, Yellow, and Green Gen-3 switches.

Ugreen has launched a new version of its Steam Deck Dock, which now supports 4K at up to 120Hz. It also includes various other connectivity options, and the docking station is compatible with other devices as well.

Rumor has it that the next Hogwarts Legacy will be free-to-play, with job ads posted online by Avalanche Software.

Nintendo’s vibrant online shooter Splatoon 3 is set to receive a surprise update for the Switch 2, bringing new content along with enhanced graphics and performance. Additionally, Nintendo has announced Splatoon Raiders, a spin-off that appears to feature a single-player adventure.

There are more signs that Halo will be the next in a series of Xbox games to jump to the PS5. A well-known dataminer uncovered traces of an unannounced PlayStation title. Since the game has a new name, it may not be Halo Infinite or Halo: The Master Chief Collection.

While it is not a serious issue, some Switch 2 devices are showing incorrect battery levels. Luckily, Nintendo has an easy fix for it, but if that doesn’t work, there’s another more time-consuming solution.

Glorious has launched the Model O Eternal, an affordable gaming mouse built for performance. It features an ultralight design, RGB lighting, a Pixart optical sensor, and six programmable buttons.

"This is how remakes should be," sums up GameStar. With modern visuals, smart quality-of-life updates and a faithful recreation of the original story and gameplay, the Resident Evil 2 remake could be worth checking out for both longtime fans and newcomers to the survival horror genre. It's currently just $10 – a 75% discount and matching its lowest price to date.

The RG35XX Pro is now available to order after several teasers. Available for less than $50 at launch, the RG35XX Pro costs much less than recent Anbernic gaming handhelds while adding two joysticks to the tried and tested RG35XX platform.

Ayaneo has now fully detailed its Flip 1S DS gaming handheld. A reimagining of the Nintendo DS of sorts, the Ayaneo Flip 1S DS contains upgraded primary and secondary displays, a more powerful AMD Ryzen chipset and a refined CNC design too.

Modding can greatly enhance the gaming experience, but it's often a hassle. GOG aims to simplify this with a new one-click feature that already supports beloved classics like Skyrim, Fallout 4 and Gothic 2.

Pokémon creators Game Freak have just revealed their new game. It will be an action-RPG set in post-apocalyptic Japan.

Code Vein, a highly rated, popular Souls-like from Bandai Namco, is discounted by a sizeable 85%, bringing the price down to a very affordable $8.99. The anime-inspired action RPG is well-rated for its spectacle combat and more forgiving Souls-like mechanics, and the game is discounted to just $8.97 until June 11.

Retroid has begun accepting pre-orders for its screen attachment accessory for select handhelds. There's also a discount available on the Retroid Dual Screen Add-on, but shipping is still a few months away.

Fewer Xbox games are shipping in retail boxes with discs. The Outer Worlds 2, Gears of War: Reloaded, and other releases are digital only. Play Anywhere games, which are essential to the new Xbox handheld, don't use physical media.

It goes without saying that the top-end RTX 5090 configuration of Lenovo's latest Legion Pro 7i Gen 10 OLED gaming laptop is still very pricey and only suitable for high-end gamers with a huge budget.

Loyal Alienware customers can now order a Lego version of the Area-51 Gaming PC. It consists of 318 bricks and recreates components like the graphics card, the all-in-one liquid cooling for the processor as well as the transparent side panel.

On LinkedIn, A Microsoft employee mentions that Xbox Game Pass has more than 35 million subscribers. The company hasn't publicly updated the number since early 2024, but evidence is mounting that growth is slowing. With Series X|S sales declining, a new Xbox handheld could boost membership counts.

Asus has now listed four new OLED gaming monitors on its global website ahead of its releases this summer for certain models. Comprising of the ROG Strix OLED XG27ACDMS, XG27AQDPG and XG34WCDG plus the ROG Swift OLED PG32UCDMR, the four new monitors all draw on different QD-OLED panels that deliver between 240 Hz and 500 Hz refresh rates.

Lies of P just got its biggest-ever discount on Steam at 50%, and is now available at $29.99 for a limited time. The latest update adds new content and difficulty options which makes the game more accessible than ever.

Furious Nintendo Switch 2 pre-order sales suggested a historically significant console launch. Sure enough, French retailers are selling the handheld at a faster rate than the PS4 or PS5. The numbers reflect the rapid adoption of the new system worldwide.

RedMagic continues to hype up the gaming capabilities of its upcoming compact tablet. Launching later this week, the Gaming Tablet 3 Pro will feature a dedicated PC game emulation tool and perhaps even a first-party controller accessory too.

The Corsair One i600 is positioned as a compact yet exceptionally powerful gaming PC featuring an Nvidia GeForce RTX 5080 and an Intel Core Ultra 9 285K – each equipped with its own water-cooling system.

Every mainline single-player Final Fantasy title is now available on Xbox, marking a major milestone for the series. Final Fantasy XVI Complete Edition is available now, while Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade will arrive this winter.

If you’re in the mood for a classic RPG with updated visuals and a modern interface, this one might be worth a look. The Bard’s Tale Trilogy is currently on sale on Steam with 80% off, bringing the price down to around $3.

The creature-collecting RPG Palworld was a major hit in 2024. Now, a new contender is on the horizon, aiming to challenge Pocketpair’s popular title with fresh gameplay ideas. The first footage is already available in the announcement trailer.

LG Display has prepared a new WOLED panel that hits 335 nits full panel brightness with a 540 Hz default refresh rate. Likely the same underlying panel that Asus teased last month, Super Display Co is the first company to acknowledge that this 4th OLED panel with Primary RGB Tandem technology can actually reach 720 Hz by lowering its resolution.

After recently drastically reducing the iFixit repair rating of the first-generation Nintendo Switch, iFixit has now disassembled the Nintendo Switch 2 and given it an even lower rating. Many repairs prove extremely difficult and Joy-Con drift may once again become a problem.

At the Xbox Showcase, a trailer for Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 was revealed to the world. And this new game will plunge players into the year 2035, in a futuristic world ravaged by war.

Disco Elysium has received a substantial discount on Steam. It has over 100,000 positive reviews on Steam, and it has also been received well by critics.

If you want the fastest 14-inch gamer right now, there is no way around the Asus ROG Zephyrus G14. While rivals including the Razer Blade 14 only offer the RTX 5070 Laptop, Asus also offers the two significantly faster GPU options RTX 5070 Ti Laptop as well as RTX 5080 Laptop.

Xiaomi has announced that its premium sedan, the Xiaomi SU7 Ultra will be added to Gran Turismo 7. This makes it the first Chinese car to be added to the popular racing video game in its 28-year history.

Berserk or Die is a new action roguelike that takes the endless gameplay of Vampire Survivors and reworks it into a 2D side-scroller with an interesting control scheme. The new indie slash-em-up features a unique pixel art style and flashy combat, and launched at just $4 on Steam.

Sony has unveiled Project Defiant, an arcade fight stick designed for PlayStation 5 consoles and PCs. The controller features low latency wireless connectivity using PS Link technology and customizable joystick restriction gates.

During Sony's Days of Play event, the DualSense controller is enjoying an unusual discount. However, Costco's bundle may be more tempting since it adds the first-party charging station. The PS5 controller offers dynamic haptic feedback and adaptive triggers.