Gaming

The newest Diablo 4 expansion has been praised to the high heavens by fans and critics alike. While Lord of Hatred has its upsides, it still doesn't address some fundamental issues with Diablo 4. If anything, some parts make Blizzard look even worse.

Lenovo’s new Game Boy-style handheld, the G02, is apparently genuine – but not part of the company’s global product portfolio. The manufacturer is distancing itself from allegations surrounding illegal ROMs, and its statement has drawn plenty of ridicule from the community.

Pokémon TCG Pocket's Paradox Drive Themed Booster Pack launches May 27 with Koraidon ex, Miraidon ex, and the debut of Ancient and Future card subcategories.

The brand new RedMagic 11S Pro with a Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, water cooling and fan is said to offer better performance than most flagships, but still only costs as much as a high-quality mid-range smartphone. The smartphone's display does not have a notch or punch-hole.

First Racer offers racing, drifting, off-road events, tuning options, online multiplayer and steering wheel support – all for a fraction of the price of Forza Horizon 6. Thanks to a 90% Steam discount, the title is currently available for around $0.50 instead of $5.

HP has now released a cheaper 16-inch gaming laptop based on AMD Zen 4 and AMD Zen 5 processors. Also featuring the new Nvidia GeForce RTX 5070 with 12 GB of RAM, the HyperX Omen 16 also comes with up to 32 GB of RAM and a 165 Hz refresh rate.

Paralives launched in Steam Early Access on May 25, selling 250,000 copies in 8 hours and peaking at 78,603 concurrent players, with very positive reviews.

Rockstar let GTA 6’s former launch date go by without a tweet, screenshot or thank-you to fans. Many users on X and Reddit are disappointed. However, there is also another side to the debate.

CD Projekt has officially announced The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt – Songs of the Past after a Red Launcher leak forced an early reveal. The expansion is co-developed with Fool's Theory, with Geralt confirmed as the protagonist. More details expected at REDstreams tomorrow.

A new leak says Intel could unveil the Arc G3 and Arc G3 Extreme before the month (May 2026) ends. Both chips are expected to power handheld consoles from MSI and Acer.

Microsoft has added a bunch of coming soon Xbox Game Pass games to its app. Speculation is that they will see updates or trailers at the June 7th Games Showcase. Gamers could learn firm release dates for Fable, Clockwork Revolution, Witchbrook, and more.

Nvidia wants to celebrate 007 First Light’s launch by giving away a shiny new GeForce RTX 5080. It is a Founders Edition card with a custom shroud.

8BitDo has begun accepting pre-orders for its Ultimate 3E Controller for Xbox, but buyers still have months to wait before the modular controller, which was first unveiled at CES 2026, begins shipping.

Optimized before its release date, the 007 First Light PS5 version maintains consistent frame rates. Still, a new performance review exposes disappointing image clarity on the base console. Benefiting from PSSR upscaling, the PS5 Pro enhanced game produces improved graphics.

HP has finally released its latest 16-inch gaming laptop. Available with AMD or Intel processors, the new HyperX Omen Max can also be configured with 64 GB of RAM, PCIe Gen 5 SSDs, a 240 Hz OLED display and an RTX 5090 laptop GPU in some cases.

Cybersecurity companies note how phishing scams accelerated following the GTA 6 pre-order leak. Other gamers downloaded early access game files, which installed viruses or malware. GTA Online accounts are also lucrative targets, with some sites teasing items from the upcoming release.

Sony Days of Play returns this year, bringing numerous discounts on games, subscriptions and hardware, from the Pulse Explore Wireless earbuds to the PlayStation VR 2 headset.

The Ugreen x Honkai: Star Rail collaboration has been announced. At least four accessories from this new collection will be released in the US, while seven products have been teased in China. Plus, there is a competition giving fans the chance to win a limited edition gift box.

Sony has revealed its next set of PlayStation Plus giveaways. Coming on June 2, Grounded Fully Yoked Edition, Nickelodeon All-Star Brawl 2 and Warhammer 40,000: Darktide will be joining for all PS Plus tiers. Two of the three games will be available on the PS4 and PS5, too.

A new Marvel Rivals ban wave has resulted in hundreds of cheaters getting the axe, with a few, more serious contenders, copping a device ban. A redacted list of players has been published alongside the website for all the world to see.

Star Citizen has surpassed $1 billion in crowdfunding revenue – even though the game has been in an unfinished alpha state for more than a decade. Reddit users think they know why.

Subnautica 2 has gotten off to a surprisingly strong start in Early Access, with 91% positive Steam reviews and plenty of praise for its atmosphere and technical performance – but also some criticism over its limited content and story. So, is it already worth diving in, or should fans wait for version 1.0?

Divinity: Original Sin and Divinity: Original Sin 2 are currently available together on Steam for $10.66. The two classic RPGs are considered key forerunners to Baldur’s Gate 3 and have very positive user reviews on Steam.

Edge of Eternity is an open world RPG in which you must find a cure for your sick mother. However, to do so, you will have to travel through a mysterious and dangerous world and face numerous creatures.

South Korea's Game Rating and Administration Committee has quietly rated an unannounced LEGO Skylines game from Paradox Interactive, hinting at a Cities: Skylines spin-off in the works. Gears of War: E-Day, Persona 4 Revival, and more also appear in the April 2026 batch

Gamers apparently aren’t the only ones disappointed by the pace of new first-party PS5 games. A Bloomberg insider believes that Sony had higher expectations for studios including Bungie. Naughty Dog has also struggled to launch titles, with Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet consuming resources.

Lenovo has finally released its 15-inch gaming laptop powered by AMD Strix Halo processors. Sold internationally, the Legion 7a 15ASH11 combines Radeon 8060S graphics with a 165 Hz OLED display, an 84 Wh battery and dual M.2 slots. The laptop can configure up to 48 GB VRAM too, thanks to optional 64 GB RAM variants.

A new gaming monitor from Xiaomi is coming to Europe and other global markets. The model is intended for smooth gaming. Xiaomi further advertises various gaming features that are meant to be especially useful in competitive titles.

Wuthering Waves Version 3.4 launches with the Cyberpunk: Edgerunners collab, adding Lucy and free 5-star Rebecca to the game's first major IP crossover.

More costly PlayStation Plus tiers have made console gaming even less affordable. Prioritizing customer retention, a new Sony survey asks gamers how it can enhance the subscription service. Some members also criticize the inconsistent quality of the monthly PS5 games.

As Ubisoft weathers a catastrophic €1.3 billion operating loss, the gaming giant is making a high-stakes gamble on generative artificial intelligence. Using the unannounced Far Cry 7 as a testing ground, the company is experimenting with dynamic, conversational NPCs, despite early insider reports calling the experimental results underwhelming.

Bungie will end Destiny 2’s live-service updates on June 9, 2026, with “The Moment of Triumph,” while keeping servers online and the game playable. The decision follows The Final Shape’s underperformance, $764 million in impairment losses, and wider turmoil at Bungie as the studio shifts resources toward new projects.

Microsoft has revealed the names of five games that will be leaving the Xbox Game Pass library at the end of this month. The list includes Against the Storm, Spray Paint Simulator, and more.

A GTA Online player found an unusual VIN-related description on a claimable Coquette D10. It is now being believed to be leftover GTA 6 code accidentally ported by a Rockstar dev — hinting at a car theft mechanic far more complex than anything in GTA 5.

Amazon has added a new set of three games for Prime members to download and play through Luna. As always, each game has a deadline, and you must claim it before it expires.

Company of Heroes is still considered one of the best real-time strategy games of all time and is currently 80% off on Steam. The RTS classic costs $3.99 instead of $19.99 until May 31.

007 First light is scheduled to launch on May 27. However, if you're on PC or Xbox, it seems like you won't be able to pre-load the game.

Patch 1.3.1.5 for Battlefield 6 is due to be released on May 26 and is meant to fix several key issues with the shooter. The focus is mainly on fixes for respawns, deployment, maps, Battle Royale, Portal and matchmaking. Here is why that probably will not be enough to shift the mood in the community.

BioShock Infinite combines hard-hitting first-person shooter gameplay with a genuinely strong story. The classic is currently back at its best price on Steam: $7.50 instead of $30.

Current rumors suggest that Hogwarts Legacy 2 could be announced at the upcoming State of Play – possibly as early as early June. On Reddit, however, the claim remains controversial.

Neverness to Everness 1.1 Dreamwalk Corridor arrives June 3 with Lacrimosa and Chaos, a new Sunward Island map, Porsche collab, and a Steam release in July.

Less than a year after releasing the ROG Xbox Ally and ROG Xbox Ally X, a rumor has surfaced that Asus may unveil a new handheld. The device is expected to make an appearance at Computex 2026 which begins in early June.

For around $88, the Thunderobot Q5AD YYDS features a 24.5-inch 1080p Fast IPS panel with a 300Hz overclock refresh rate. The display targets esports players, supposedly offering 1ms GtG response, AMD FreeSync Premium, Nvidia G-Sync compatibility, and 10-bit color support with factory Delta E calibration under 2.

The development team says the project is driven by the enduring popularity of Edward Kenway and the original game’s story, as Ubisoft Singapore acknowledges the pressure of remaking a fan-favorite title while preserving its core identity.

Riot Games’ latest Vanguard anti-cheat update has reportedly neutralized high-end DMA PCIe cheating devices used in Valorant, prompting the developer to mock affected users by calling their $6,000 hardware “paperweights.” The patch uses IOMMU-based restrictions to block cheat firmware, escalating Riot’s fight for competitive integrity while raising debate over the legality and limits of disabling hardware tied to cheating.

Japanese players, including Silent Hill creator Keiichiro Toyama, are praising Forza Horizon 6 for its strikingly authentic recreation of Japan, with some saying its landscapes feel uncannily close to real life for those living in the country.

To the widespread disbelief and awe of the Tekken fanbase, the final Season 3 DLC character is Yujiro Hanma, "The Ogre" of Baki the Grappler series fame.

The Linux on PS5 hack makes the console a tempting platform for the RPCS3 PS3 emulator. Digital Foundry discovered that more GPU-dependent games thrived on the newer hardware. Unfortunately, performance suffered with titles designed to maximize the PlayStation 3’s cell processor.

Half-Life 3 and Steam Machine followers will be watching a series of June showcases. Summer Game Fest 2026 host Geoff Keighley is again piquing their curiosity. His social media post depicting rising smoke is the latest pre-event hint noticed by Valve supporters.