Gaming

EA won't keep American football fans in suspense, with a Madden NFL 26 announcement coming before April 25th. Leaker billbil-kun can't confirm the new Madden as a Switch 2 game, but a version will launch on the Nintendo handheld.

Anyone who’s always wanted to roam the jungle as Charles Darwin and tangle with dinosaurs now has the chance to do so on Steam. Curious Expedition is a roguelike expedition simulator and is available until April 28 for just under $1.50.

Anbernic has now revealed the release date and launch pricing for its next gaming handheld. While the Anbernic RG557 will be available later this week, it will be considerably more expensive than the outgoing RG556.

The upcoming pirate game Crosswind blends survival and RPG elements with an unconventional MMO twist. A newly released gameplay clip of the first boss fight reveals combat that feels more like a classic soulslike than a traditional MMO.

A new leak reveals pretty much everything one needs to know about the Honor GT Pro. It has all the bells and whistles of a high-end gaming smartphone and will be one of the first devices to launch with a Snapdragon 8 Elite Leading Edition.

Lenovo is getting ready to launch a new gaming tablet, which will pack the Snapdragon 8 Elite. Ahead of the release, the company has shared some core specs of the Legion Tab Gen 4, and now, it has confirmed the return of the storage card slot.

Another Crab's Treasure has received a 40% discount on Steam. The indie Souls-like plays like Sekiro and is chock-full of references form various FromSoftware games.

Anbernic retro gaming consoles are a cost-effective way to experience classic Nintendo and PlayStation titles. Some customers are facing imminent stock shortages after severe new tariffs. The Chinese Anbernic will no longer ship its gaming handheld inventory to the US.

Razer's super-immersive Sensa HD haptic feedback is now available to Marvel fans. Marvel Rivals Season 2: Hellfire Gala has integrated the newest tech from the gaming peripherals giant Razer.

The Govee Gaming Pixel Light has appeared on the brand’s website ahead of its global launch. This new smart light will be offered in two sizes and is primarily designed to show animated pixel art. However, you can also use the display for colored lighting effects or to track Bitcoin prices or NBA schedules.

The Teraleak was one of the most extensive and damaging Nintendo leaks. Nintendo has filed a subpoena to learn the identity of the Discord user who shared the information. The poster exposed details about Pokémon games and Game Freak employees.

Bethesda has finally broken its silence about The Elders Scroll IV: Oblivion. The iconic RPG's remastered version will be unveiled on Betheda's Twitch and YouTube channels on April 22.

An iPhone or iPad can be a surprisingly satisfying way to play Nintendo games. After the release of AltStore Classic, there are fewer roadblocks to installing a Switch emulator. Only EU gamers can easily install AltStore PAL, which is necessary to benefit from the unofficial app store.

If you're after a story-driven shooter with plenty of gameplay freedom, Prey might be just what you're looking for – and it won't cost you much. It's currently 90% off on Steam, going for just $3 instead of $30.

17,000 players love it. Critics still talk about it. And now it’s $0.89. Psychonauts is dirt cheap on Steam till April 26 - cheaper than a bag of chips, and way more surreal.

PlayStation 6 Portable, the handheld companion to the full-fledged PlayStation 6 console, is rumored to launch alongside its bigger brother. When it does launch, the PS6 Portable could potentially run the full PS5 game library according to a new leak posted online with no need for game studios to as much as lift a finger to make that happen.

Riot has confirmed Valorant is finally coming to mobile devices. But, pre-registrations are limited to only users based in China, and there's no word on when it will be playable globally.

Bethesda silently released a second trailer for Doom: The Dark Ages. Here, we get to see the game's primary antagonist, some more gameplay and most importantly, get our first sneak peek at the BFG.

Yet another The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered leak has surfaced online. This one tells us how much storage the game will eat up, and it is about as much as one would expect from an Unreal Engine 5 game.

Not all Nintendo loyalists have a need for speed. Mario Kart World may not satisfy audiences expecting Switch 2 launch titles to include a 3D Mario platformer. With no Super Mario Odyssey 2 in sight, Nintendo is relying on the kart racer and third-party games.

Nvidia DLSS helps Cyberpunk 2077: Ultimate Edition exceed expectations for Switch 2 performance. CD Projekt Red confirms that the Switch 2 game uses the upscaling technology in docked and handheld modes. Even so, Digital Foundry still struggles to find evidence of DLSS active during playtests.

One of 2024's best post-apocalyptic FPS shooters has received a 20% discount on Steam. Stalker 2 launched at the tail end of last year to mixed reviews due to a plethora of bugs, most of which have been fixed via subsequent updates.

ENA: Dream BBQ is a free game that launched on Steam on March 27, 2025, and in under a month, it has received over 18 thousand player reviews. What's rather impressive is that 98% of those are positive.

Players find that Xbox Cloud Gaming provides a better experience in living rooms. A recent report suggests that using smartphones with the service has too many drawbacks. A new Xbox handheld may look to improve navigation and visuals on mobile devices.

It looks like the Anbernic RG557 will be available before the end of the month. Although a release date remains unconfirmed for now, early videos have not only unboxed the new gaming handheld but also shown the emulation performance to expect from its MediaTek Dimensity 8300 chipset and 12 GB RAM.

The AOC Q27G40XMN is a new and pretty well-equipped gaming monitor with a comparatively affordable price tag. It promises a high contrast ratio but relies on a mini-LED backlight instead of an OLED panel.

A good number of top-rated games got their prices slashed on Steam. Most of these limited-time deals will stay active until April 24, 2025, with some ending on May 1, and most have seen 50% or higher discounts.

After an update on the PEGI age rating site, Assassin's Creed Shadows could become the next high-profile Switch 2 game. Rumors about the title's release on the new Nintendo console originated in 2024. As a result of enhanced Switch 2 specs, more third-party titles are landing on the handheld.

This game may look like a hand-drawn fairy tale, but it's actually a tough Souls-like adventure. If you're into challenging combat, Tails of Iron could be worth checking out. It’s received great reviews and is now available for just $5, down from $25.

Fans of dark fantasy would be remiss to check out Mandragora: Whispers of the Witch Tree, a new action RPG with over 40 hours of single-player story written by the former narrative lead of Vampire: The Masquerade — Bloodlines 2. The new RPG just launched on Steam with a free demo, combining elements of the Metroidvania and Soulslike genres, all with plenty of moody RPG energy.

The UltraGear OLED 45GX90SA is the second 45-inch gaming monitor that LG has released this month. Built around a 1440p and 240 Hz panel, the UltraGear OLED 45GX90SA runs webOS 24 with access to modern film, TV and game streaming services.

LG has finally released its latest 39-inch OLED gaming monitor globally. Now available across the UK, US and the Eurozone, the LG UltraGear OLED 39GX90SA combines a 240 Hz, 1440p and 800R WOLED panel with optional Smart TV functionality via webOS 24.

Gamers have had a divisive reaction to footage of Bungie's Marathon. Even so, the company eliminated the NDA on the upcoming closed alpha test. While only part of the game will be accessible, testers can share their impressions without restrictions.

GoRetroid is alerting its US customers who ordered the Retroid Pocket Classic handheld to choose a different hue as select colors won't ship in time before a US shipping restriction begins later this month. The affected colors are three out of the seven the handheld is available in.

Switch 2 Edition games may not only target buyers of Nintendo's upcoming console. A Rune Factory: Guardians of Azuma FAQ states that its cartridge will boot on the original Switch. Gamers unable to find a Switch 2 could play these releases before enjoying upgrades on the new handheld.

The Realme GT7 is now hyped to launch with a display optimized for e-sports with the industry's latest anti-flicker technology for Android smartphones. It is also backed to have advanced touch sensitivity, even with gloved or wet hands. The GT7 might also have premium biometrics baked into its large, thin-bezel display.

Earlier in April 2025, the team behind RPCS3 introduced RPCSX-UI-Android, a new PS3 emulator for Android that replaces RPCS3-Android. Just a few days after the introduction, it was updated, and there are a good number of improvements.

Many free games have already launched on Steam within the first two weeks of April 2025, and now, more $0 freebies have been spotted. The newly spotted ones fall into different categories, including fast-paced action and casual.

Available now for order, the GameSir X5 Lite is a new, budget-friendly mobile gaming controller that promises to deliver proper controls, even for more complex games. Featuring a USB-C port, the controller supports pass-through charging for uninterrupted gameplay.

Pre-orders for the Nintendo Switch 2 will go live on April 24 in the US and Canada. While console prices remain the same, the accessories have seen a price hike in the US due to market conditions.

Gaming is becoming more of a luxury during challenging economic times. Microsoft is distributing free gift card codes to keep players invested in the Xbox ecosystem. The offers seem random, but gamers can monitor for messages with free Xbox gift card codes on consoles or the PC Xbox app.

The new drivers address the black screen issues that some users were facing and they also bring some performance gains in synthetic benchmarks. But these gains seem to be negatively impacting gaming performance.

Steam is currently running an interesting deal for fans of classics like BioShock and Legend of Grimrock. Vaporum blends traditional dungeon crawler gameplay with a unique steampunk style – and it's available for just $2 until April 21.

Next week, Microsoft is adding just one new title to Xbox Game Pass – but it’s a brand-new role-playing game that ranks among the most anticipated on Steam. Clair Obscur is set to become available on the subscription service right at its launch day.

If you're unsure how to spend your Easter weekend, why not dive into Barotrauma? This submarine simulator has earned over 50,000 reviews on Steam with a very positive rating and is free to play all weekend.

The Playdate Cover is now available to buy in yellow, the same color as the handheld. This brings the available options to four. Also, Panic still has refurbished units of the Playdate for sale which costs $50 less than a new unit.

Eleventh Hour Games' ARPG Last Epoch recently got a massive update. It is called Tomb of the Erased, and it heralds a new season and adds many new mechanics.

Lenovo is gearing up to launch a brand-new gaming tablet, the fourth-gen Y700. This new Snapdragon 8 Elite tab has recently been officially teased, and now, it has made an appearance in a teaser video.