Gaming

The MSI Thin might not be on top of the list for many enthusiasts, but price-conscious gamers can snag a good deal at Walmart, which has discounted the 15-inch gaming laptop to just $699.

The 8BitDo Ultimate 2 Bluetooth Controller differs from the 8BitDo Ultimate 2 Wireless Controller in multiple ways. However, the key difference is the Bluetooth version, which costs more, is compatible with the Nintendo Switch.

LG has finally brought its first 5K2K gaming monitor to more markets. Having previously been available in North America and Japan, LG has now decided to start selling the UltraGear OLED 45GX950A across Europe and the UK with early launch discounts too in some markets.

Modernizing classic games has become increasingly profitable for publishers and developers. The 2008 Fallout 3 was a critical turning point in the series that's still fondly remembered. Sadly, a reputable insider doubts the rumored Fallout 3 remaster will arrive soon.

Good news for immersive shooter fans—sitting at a rating of "Very Positive" on Steam and hailed by some as the successor to the venerated SWAT series of games, one of the more grounded and methodical entries in the tactical FPS genre, Ready or Not will be on sale until April 19th, 2025 at half off.

Maono claims that its new PD300X is the most versatile microphone for streamers, content creators and podcasters with its dual USB/XLR interface. It is backed to deliver other premium specs such as a "high-definition" 192kHz/24bit sampling rate at a relatively budget price. There is also an innovative multi-function Smart Knob and Custom Mute Button system for "intuitive" control of the mic.

The EVO-X2 made its global debut in early April 2025, and now GMKtec has revealed the international pre-order pricing details for the Ryzen AI Max+ 395-powered mini PC. As anticipated, this new Strix Halo system will be expensive.

Nintendo Switch 2 pre-orders may soon open for Canadian gamers. Reliable leaker billbil-kun shared news on X about a potential April 23rd date. U.S. players continue to wait for updates on the Switch 2 price and availability.

The Lenovo Legion Go S just got its very first discount. With this limited-time discount in place, the gaming handheld with AMD Ryzen Z2 Go, 32 GB of RAM, and 1 TB of storage has dropped to $599.99 from its regular $729.99 price tag.

Dark Mount and Light Mount are the first gaming keyboards from be quiet! They both feature hot-swappable Silent switches but Dark Mount comes with a detachable magnetic numpad and Media Dock.

The Dune: Awakening release date is now June 10th, three weeks later than its anticipated May 20th debut. Funcom explains that beta tests have pointed out issues that require a short delay. Journalists can discuss gameplay on April 25th, while a large beta test weekend will happen in May.

PlayStation 6 handheld could outperform the Xbox Series S but it is much less performant than the PS5. It is, however, expected to run PS5 games natively.

If you're into tactical stealth games, there's an interesting offer on Steam right now. Shadow Tactics: Blades of the Shogun has earned 96% positive reviews from nearly 30,000 players and offers a gripping, immersive challenge.

RTX 5060 Ti 8GB starts at $379 and the 16GB model starts at $429. Both stock and overclocked versions will be available from board partners starting April 16.

An upcoming survival game promises to blend a post-apocalyptic world with sandbox base building, unit breeding and animal companions. While that sounds like a dream come true for many players, the community’s reaction has been mostly cautious.

Nanoleaf lights consist of more than decorative wall panels and bulbs. The new Pegboard Desk Dock offers personalized lighting effects, storage hooks, and charging ports. Buyers can add the accessory to gaming desks now for $59.99.

Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown has landed on Android and iOS. Announced in 2024 for consoles and PCs, the mobile version of the game has all of the console features in addition to exclusive features to make playing it on mobile easier.

The Nintendo Switch 2 will be available to buy starting June 5, 2025. When the console officially hits the market, gamers can expect plenty of stock as a new leak has alleged considerably more supply than previous launches. However, there is also bad news.

A handful of new free games have been added to Steam, which users can add to their library and keep for $0. Among the latest additions are a couple of FPS and a bunch of adventure titles.

A reliable leaker has divulged more details about Honor's next budget gaming smartphone. With the presence of Qualcomm's Snapdragon 8 Elite already known, it now seems that the Honor GT Pro could borrow from the Honor Magic7 Pro in other areas, too.

A new free game giveaway has landed on GOG and Steam. Only available until later this week, Metro 2033 Redux builds on Metro 2033 with various improvements, including the engine that underpins Metro: Last Light.

The Bigscreen Beyond 2 is a new and particularly lightweight VR headset that is equipped with micro-OLED screens and supports eye tracking. The manufacturer also advertises a high resolution and slightly faster refresh rate.

A Japanese man who sold modded Switch consoles faces a suspended two-year jail sentence. The conviction is another legal success for Nintendo, which continues campaigning against piracy.

The S3225QS is a new and high-resolution monitor from Dell that should be well-suited for typical office usage and more. The large 32-inch VA panel also sports an increased refresh rate and supports Adaptive Sync Premium.

Innocn touts its latest monitor as packing "premium performance" in a space-saving (24.5-inch) format thanks to its 240Hz refresh rate for its WQHD (or 1440p) resolution. The 25G2S also supports Nvidia G-Sync, HDR and 100% of the sRGB color gamut. It has debuted with a temporary $130 discount off its already quite reasonable price.

Realme has now confirmed that its next gaming smartphone will be officially launching next week. Arriving shortly after Vivo introduces the X200s and X200 Ultra, the Realme GT7 will combine MediaTek's new Dimensity 9400+ chipset with a 7,200 mAh battery in a housing that is only 8.25 mm thick.

RedMagic will be expanding its gaming smartphone portfolio later this week with the RedMagic 10 Air. Having already confirmed what the device will look like and what performance to expect from it, RedMagic has now turned towards outlining other specifications while also providing an insight into launch pricing.

Leaning into the classic joke of "Can it run Doom?", Limited Run games is releasing a version of Doom and Doom II sold in a box that can actually run the game. This edition also includes lots of Doom memorabilia but will be quite pricey and sold in a limited quantity.

As Nintendo grants more access to its new console, Switch 2 performance videos are surfacing. Viewers are praising how Cyberpunk 2077: Ultimate Edition runs in handheld mode. The resource-intensive Switch 2 game appears to run more smoothly than on the Steam Deck.

PlayStation fans may get two consoles instead of one with the next generation as rumors are hinting at a handheld device that will feature a 3nm-based 15W SoC. As to how powerful this handheld will be, only time will tell.

A new first-person dungeon crawler recently launched on Steam, offering a strong dose of PS1-era nostalgia. The community response has been "Very Positive" – Lunacid: Tears of the Moon has quickly climbed to the top of the "Trending Free" section and is earning rave reviews.

If you've ever dreamed of moving like Neo from The Matrix, this high-octane first-person shooter might be just what you're looking for. Severed Steel delivers stylish, acrobatic gunplay and has earned a glowing 95% positive rating on Steam. Even better, it's currently on sale for just $2.50 – down from its regular price of $25.

Volkswagen has announced that it has partnered with Bandai Namco and N-Dream to augment its AirConsole suite of in-car gaming with a classic title. The PAC-MAN Championship Edition will be exclusive to ID.-series cars, as well as others of the Passat, Golf and Tayron ranges. The game is rated to sync with the cabin's ID. Light system in compatible vehicles.

South Park: The Stick of Truth has dropped to its lowest digital price to date on the PlayStation Store as part of the 2025 Spring Sale. The award-winning RPG is now more accessible than ever for players in the UK and US, with discounts available until 23 April.

Sony has begun raising PS5 prices worldwide in response to the current economic situation caused in part by the Trump trade tariff increases, which has affected the yen and price of components.

Anbernic has published fresh gameplay footage of its new Android gaming handheld. While we await official release information, a reliable source has outlined more hardware specifications for the Anbernic RG557, as well as alleged launch pricing.

Bossa Studios has released Lost Skies: Island Creator, a free tool offering an early look at its upcoming co-operative survival game. With strong early feedback and full Steam Workshop support, it provides players with hands-on access to the game’s creative systems ahead of its 18 April 2025 launch.

The Nvidia RTX 5090 isn't the only Blackwell graphics card with power-related concerns. On social media, an RTX 5070 owner alarmed readers with images of a melted power cable. Although these examples are rare, a load balancing issue may lead to more damaged RTX 50 series cards.

Just recently, Lenovo silently bumped the price of the newly released Legion Go S, and now, MSI has joined the bandwagon. It has quietly increased the price tags of Lunar Lake MSI Claw 8 AI+ and 7 AI+ gaming handhelds by $100.

Two PC games, Minecraft Legends and Mafia 3: Definitive Edition, originally priced at $39.99 and $29.99 respectively, are now available for under $1 each on Kinguin - that's a mammoth 99% discount.

The Asus ROG NUC 2025 made its official debut at CES 2025, but the company didn't reveal any details on pricing and availability back then. Asus has now announced that the RTX 5080-powered gaming mini PC will be available in China in late April 2025.

The OneXPlayer X1 has received another refresh and its third since its initial release. This time, One-Netbook has updated the 10.95-inch gaming handheld with the Intel Core Ultra 7 255H from the Arrow Lake-H series with an Arc 140T iGPU. For the time being, the new OneXPlayer X1 Pro is only available with the Core Ultra 7 255H in a strictly limited edition variant.

Web3 gaming faces turbulence as projects stall and token values drop. Affyn’s CEO warns of uncertainty in a recent update, highlighting the pressure on blockchain games to deliver real results amid growing scepticism.

The Honor GT Pro is tipped to launch as a premium gaming smartphone with the same Snapdragon 8 Elite processor as the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra. Now, the device is backed to have top-end internals to go with that silicon. The GT Pro might also boast particularly loud stereo speakers on its launch.

Smartphone batteries are currently undergoing a growth spurt that might see the largest of them growing to nearly twice the capacity of those from five years ago by the end of 2025. The potentially significant upgrade is thought to come at a cost to another category of Android devices, one that apparently cannot keep up by comparison.

Steam's free games collection is always expanding, with the platform seeing multiple new launches every week or so. In March, for example, there were tens of new releases, and Steam has now got its first new free game collection for April 2025.

A rumour from X says that a future MSI Claw variant might ditch Intel hardware and feature an AMD Ryzen AI Z2 Extreme instead.

Asus has lifted the lid on two new gaming monitors backed by ultra-fast panels. While the ROG Strix XG32UCG has up to 320 Hz at its disposal, the ROG Strix XG248Q5G-P can hit 610 Hz with AMD FreeSync and Nvidia G-Sync support thrown in.