Gaming

After almost seven years since the first announcement, Crimson Desert released just over a week ago and gamers have taken a liking to it. In an interview with a Korean publication, Pearl Abyss has shared information about the future of the game.

Philips has revealed a new 240 Hz OLED gaming monitor backed by RGB Q-Stripe technology. Spanning 32-inches, the Evnia 32M2N8900X surpasses its predecessor in several areas.

EverSiege Untold Ages debuted March 26, 2026, as a $19.99 strategy rogue-lite from Tindalos Interactive. Currently 25% off at $14.99, it features MOBA-style combat with city-building and three-player co-op.

The Gigabyte A16 Pro promises a lot: a slim chassis, RTX 5070 Ti, a bright display, and solid battery life—all at a relatively low price. But in everyday use, unexpected weaknesses show up in connectivity, drivers, and efficiency. Can it still deliver as an affordable creator laptop?

Half-Life 2 and Portal writer Erik Wolpaw says a small group at Valve is quietly experimenting with generative AI tools, though he argues the technology remains “pretty bad” at creative writing and isn’t a near-term threat to human authors. He suggests AI may be more useful for improving real-time, reactive NPC dialogue systems, while emphasizing Valve’s efforts are informal and exploratory rather than a company-wide initiative.

Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 creative director Daniel Vávra has publicly defended Nvidia’s DLSS 5 amid widespread backlash over its early “uncanny” visual demos, arguing the neural-rendering tech will improve and may eventually reduce reliance on costly ray tracing. Vávra says “haters won’t stop” DLSS 5’s adoption, predicting developers will learn to tune it to specific art styles even as he acknowledges his past skepticism toward AI-generated art.

Death Stranding 2: On the Beach lead level designer Hiroaki Yoshiike says Hideo Kojima explicitly ordered the team to make the sequel more enjoyable so more players would finish it, a response to feedback that the original could feel slow and overly elaborate. By trimming mandatory worldbuilding and adding optional supplemental elements, Kojima Productions aimed to improve pacing and accessibility, an approach Yoshiike claims is reflected in stronger completion metrics and early critical and player praise.

A new report explains how Battlefield 6 may have taken years longer to surface without AI tools. Developers relied on machine learning to make lip movements appear more natural and modify facial animations. Despite the lack of a Steam disclosure, gamers also believe the company approved AI images.

Homebrew developer James Lambert built a custom open-world game engine for Nintendo 64, achieving a Skyrim-scale open world without loading screens on real Nintendo 64 hardware.

European gamers are anxious following a rumor about a PS5, PS5 Pro, and PS Portal price increase. While unconfirmed, the MSRP of the PlayStation consoles may rise by €100. Sony previously claimed that it could survive the memory shortage that has disrupted the gaming world.

Devsisters has launched CookieRun: OvenSmash globally for iOS and Android, while a new CookieRun: Braverse booster set arrives March 27.

CRKD has announced the Atom+ mini Bluetooth controller as a follow-up to the Atom controller released in 2024. The palm-sized controller is a little bigger than its predecessor, but features dual TMR thumbsticks.

Asus has revealed the extent of its global launch plans for one of its next 18-inch gaming laptops. Launching in eight SKUs, the ROG Strix G18 2026 departs from last year's model in a few areas while retaining an ultra-bright Mini LED display and an Nvidia GeForce RTX 5080 laptop GPU.

Asus has revealed more details about its new 16-inch gaming laptop. Set for a global launch, the laptop will be available in six variants with Intel's Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus processor. The ROG Strix G16 2026 will be configurable with up to Nvidia's GeForce RTX 5080 laptop GPU, too.

Boasting multiplatform support and a 1,000 Hz maximum polling rate, the ULT Pro is a new gaming controller striving to stand out with advanced features and deliver reliable controls even in fast-paced games requiring quick reflexes. It also comes with extra programmable buttons for added flexibility.

Microsoft may already be thinking about a successor to Project Helix. A popular insider insists that another new Xbox console will follow the hybrid system. An Xbox handheld could appear on or after the Helix release date, but the company faces stiff competition from Valve and Sony.

Intel has confirmed it will not release the Core Ultra 9 290K Plus, abandoning the planned 24-core flagship as part of its Arrow Lake Refresh lineup. Instead, the company is focusing on the more broadly positioned Core Ultra 7 270K Plus and Core Ultra 5 250K Plus, which it considers sufficient in terms of performance and value.

Jon L. Noble, one of the British participants in Neuralink’s clinical trial, describes his first 100 days with the N1 implant as “science fiction” that has become part of everyday life. Particularly remarkable is his statement that he can now even play World of Warcraft using his thoughts. Golem reported on the case on March 25, referring to Noble’s own X post from March 22.

A report from Insider Gaming suggests that Sony is experimenting with individualized discounts in the PlayStation Store. Apparently, not all users are receiving the same discounts on the same games. That has sparked criticism, as some players are reportedly paying nearly twice as much as others for identical offers.

Ubisoft has detailed controller support for The Division Resurgence ahead of launch, confirming PS5, Xbox, and Backbone compatibility, along with pre-registration rewards.

A prototype mod dubbed the Super Switch HD taps the SNES’s internal digital video bus to deliver native, lag-free 1080p output over a pure digital signal, avoiding analog RGB and external upscalers. Created by modder Stanislav Parhomovich, it adds an on-screen interface for resolution, aspect ratio, and processing tweaks, but has no announced release date or price.

The second batch of limited-edition Dnsys Z1 knee exoskeletons made in collaboration with Kojima Productions will be released on March 26, 2026. The exoskeleton reflects the world of Death Stranding 2: On The Beach while providing mobility assistance.

If the PS6 ships by late 2027, Sony needs studios to prepare for its arrival. According to industry veteran Jeff Gerstmann, plans to support the new console may be progressing rapidly. A recommitment to exclusives could signal that PlayStation is thinking about PS6 games for its launch.

Sony’s new concept caters to console gamers who are also smartphone addicts. The patent shows a mobile phone connected to a DualSense PS5 controller, providing additional inputs. PS5 and PS6 games may support touchscreen controls or make use of a second screen.

Nintendo is responding to rising storage costs and will sell games for the Nintendo Switch 2 at a higher price if they are purchased on a cartridge instead of being bought and downloaded digitally from the Nintendo eShop. Yoshi and the Mysterious Book is the first game to use this pricing model.

A leaker has outlined Epic Games' plans for its final mobile giveaway of the month. Revealed ahead of time, the free game will join two others that the Epic Games Store has already confirmed for PC and macOS.

Danish design specialist Pedestal has teamed up with Sony to develop one of the most unusual accessories for the Sony PlayStation 5. The Pedestal Moon Legacy Edition is intended to transform a PS5 and TV into an art object inspired by the design of the PlayStation 1.

Forza Horizon 16 will release on May 19 for PC and consoles. The game is set in Japan and is said to be the biggest open world for a Forza game, and now it looks like most PC builds will be able to run the game at high fidelity.

With a potentially high PS6 price, there are concerns that the console will struggle. The Alderon Games founder thinks improvements in ray tracing won’t tempt many buyers. Sony could find more success converting PS4 owners who have been waiting for a substantial upgrade.

Barely released and already a small Steam hit: Scritchy Scratchy is winning players over with a simple but apparently highly addictive idle concept built around scratch-off tickets. In just one week, the game has already racked up more than 16,000 reviews – 94% of them positive. It is currently still available with a 20% launch discount for $5.59.

In the sci-fi MMORPG SpaceMolt, 700 AI agents have gathered around a quest relic and founded their own religion. Phenomena like this are not all that unusual in a game like SpaceMolt, however, and are described by the developers as “emergent behavior.”

According to reports, PlayStation is rethinking its strategy around exclusives. In the long term, AAA games from PlayStation Studios may no longer come to PC, which is a pretty bleak prospect for me as a die-hard gamer. After all, some of my personal highlights of recent years originally came from Sony’s console.

The manufacturer has added Intel Panther Lake to the lineup this year for both improved performance and efficiency when compared to existing AMD Zen 5 offerings.

The Nintendo Switch 2 can finally display older Switch games with better graphics when the new "Handheld Mode Boost" is activated. The graphics experts at Digital Foundry now show in detail how drastic the graphics improvements are in some titles.

Due to the downturn in Fortnite engagement that started in 2025, Epic Games is laying off over 1,000 employees in a move aimed at keeping the company afloat. Alongside these job cuts, the company also identified over $500 million to save in contracting, marketing, and closing open roles.

PlayStation Plus members will soon get to enjoy a new batch of free games. However, it seems that one of the titles in the lineup has already leaked.

Foxy Voxel and Mythwright have officially transitioned Going Medieval to its 1.0 version on March 17, 2026. After four years in early access and over one million units sold, the full release adds a definitive progression overhaul and six unique endgame paths.

Destiny 2 Guardian Games 2026 is now live with updated Rushdown encounters, three event weapons, Bright Dust rewards, and a new Magic: The Gathering crossover.

Brenda Romero says the Xbox-exclusive *Dungeons & Dragons Heroes* was effectively rescued just five months before release, after an internal reckoning prompted the team to pivot from Atari’s intended Gauntlet-style hack-and-slash into a more authentic RPG with quests, items, NPCs, and progression. Though the 2003 game ultimately received mixed reviews and Romero calls it “mediocre,” she describes the late-stage overhaul as a development “miracle” given the compressed timeline.

Developers apologized for failing to disclose the role of generative AI in the Crimson Desert Steam listing. Some players have appealed to Valve anyway, noting that the announcement came after its release date. The marketplace may not issue refunds due to the small number of placeholder AI Images.

Retroid is rolling out a software update to the Pocket G2 handheld. While the device has been discontinued, support hasn't ended as this new update brings bugs fixes, new features, and improvements.

The indie open-world horror game Sons Of the Forest is currently on sale on Steam at $8.99, a 70% drop from the standard price of $29.99. This deal will expire on March 26.

Stolen Realm is a turn-based tactical RPG in which you control six heroes and lead expeditions to find your missing father. Discover more than 700 items that will help you defeat powerful enemies, and make choices that will impact the rest of your adventure.

Former Rockstar Games artist David O’Reilly, who helped develop Red Dead Redemption 2’s water systems, praised Crimson Desert’s rivers and creek simulation after analyzing the game on the Game World Art YouTube channel. He called its live particle-based approach a clear step beyond RDR2’s fluid mechanics, while noting minor inconsistencies he plans to examine in a later deep dive.

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang has softened his stance on criticism of DLSS 5 after initially dismissing gamers as “completely wrong” following the technology’s GTC 2026 showcase. In a Lex Fridman podcast interview, Huang said he understands concerns about “AI slop” and insisted DLSS 5 is intended as an optional, artist-controlled development tool amid controversy sparked by an altered Resident Evil Requiem demo and Capcom’s subsequent rejection of generative AI for final assets.

With Game Pass Ultimate straining budgets, Microsoft may add more lower-cost alternatives. An article from The Information builds on rumors that hinted at a free ad-supported plan. A Netflix bundle could also reduce the burden caused by the October 2025 Xbox Game Pass price increase.