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The second game from the developers of Disco Elysium is now available. Zero Parades: For Dead Spies is an unusual role-playing game which, in its current form, is not quite as convincing to critics and players as Disco Elysium.

A May 27th Helldivers 2 patch will finally add modern upscaling to the third-person shooter. DLSS 4.5 and PSSR are among the new options to improve frame rates and image clarity. Joined by other performance tweaks, Arrowhead hopes to reverse a barrage of negative Steam reviews.

The second mystery free games batch of May 2026 is now live, and Epic Games Store has revealed that the freebies are Down in Bermuda and Tomb Raider I-III Remastered. Both have good player ratings, and the combined value is $49.98.

Anbernic has released cheaper versions of one of its popular retro handhelds. Now available with 8 GB of RAM and 128 GB of storage, the Anbernic RG557 is significantly cheaper than it was previously, despite retaining an AMOLED display and a powerful chipset.

Darkest Dungeon II sends players on a merciless journey through a dying fantasy world. The roguelike is 75% off on Steam until June 1 and currently costs just under $10.

Stray is an atmospheric cyberpunk adventure from a cat’s perspective and is currently cheaper on Steam than ever before. Until June 3, a 50% discount lowers the price to $14.99.

A new leak is giving Nintendo fans fresh hope: after years of silence, Genshin Impact may still be coming to a Nintendo console – although most likely to the Switch 2 rather than the original Switch.

Microsoft appears to be removing the expansion port from new Xbox controllers without making an official announcement. For many players, the change will likely go unnoticed. Users of chatpads, headset adapters or older accessories, however, may be left behind.

The Razer Blade 16 2026 swaps out the Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 APU of the 2025 model with the latest Intel Core Ultra 9 386H CPU. However, this move has reportedly resulted in notably slower CPU and gaming performance than 2025 Razer Blade 16 as well as hotter CPU operating temperature.

With today’s Take-Two earnings call potentially bringing news about GTA 6, many fans on Reddit seem more frustrated than excited. Some are tired of having to wait for official updates during a financial call, while others are urging patience.

The RedMagic 11S Pro series has recently launched in China, and this gaming phone lineup is powered by the overclocked Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. AnTuTu reports that with its performance-focused configuration, the Pro+ can achieve one of the highest benchmark scores.

Stranded Deep is an open-world survival game in which you must survive by gathering resources and crafting various tools. But danger lurks everywhere, and you’ll need to be prepared for any situation. Update: Its price is back to normal.

RPG Maker U2U is announced with "Perspective 2D" maps, maintaining the simplicity of top-down 2D RPG design with modern flair inspired by "HD 2D" titles like Octopath Traveler. 2D assets from previous RPG Makers can still be used for these maps, and the game ships with 100 "ready-to-use" P2D maps as well.

The MSI Vector 16 HX AI gaming laptop has become one of the best value 1440p gaming laptops on the market. This is due to the laptop being sold at a nice discount at Walmart. The notebook packs an RTX 5070 Ti laptop GPU, a Core Ultra 7 255HX CPU, and a 144 Hz display.

After Google declined to repair a Pixel 8 with a persistent pink display line, its owner repurposed the otherwise functional phone into a compact retro gaming console connected to a TV. Using a USB-C hub, wired controllers, active PC-fan cooling, HDMI output, and EmulationStation Desktop Edition, the project turns damaged hardware into a practical emulation setup rather than e-waste.

Warhorse Studios has confirmed two new projects after weeks of rumors online. The studio is developing a new Kingdom Come-series game and an open-world RPG set in the Middle-earth universe.

With fans bombarded by often questionable GTA 6 leaks, Google is also guilty of raising false hopes. The search engine listed the PS5 version for an incredibly low price of £0.16. The PlayStation Store result was erroneous, leaving gamers desperate for official pre-order news from Rockstar.

Matt Ryan says returning to voice Edward Kenway in Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Resynced feels “like an old friend,” reflecting on the lasting fan response to his 2013 performance.

Modder Throaty Mumbo has successfully ported Windows CE 2.11 to the Nintendo 64, using custom-built drivers, Microsoft’s old Platform Builder tools, and an EverDrive 64 cartridge to boot the system on original hardware. The project turns the retro console into a functional Windows CE desktop with controller-based mouse input, audio and graphics support, SD card app loading, and demos including Cube3D and Tetris.

A new software update for the Anbernic RG Vita Pro has begun rolling out. While the changelog mentions bug fixes and system optimizations, it also mentions the addition of the Google Play Store, which makes it easy for users to install Android apps.

A trustworthy insider has revealed information about PlayStation Days of Play 2026. The annual sales event will include deals on controllers, headsets, and games. Following the PS5 price increase, Sony may not discount the increasingly expensive consoles.

Lenovo has now started selling the Nvidia GeForce RTX 5070 12 GB gaming laptop globally. Also available with new Intel Arrow Lake HX processors, the Legion 5i 15IAX11 features an 80 Wh battery and a 1,100-nit OLED display while retaining user-upgradeable RAM, storage and a swappable Wi-Fi card.

Gamers may have begun to shy away from the now more expensive PS5. U.S. April data highlights a 30% decline in PlayStation console sales compared to the previous year. Before the impending Switch 2 price increase, Nintendo’s handheld extended its lead over the competition.

Herman Miller has expanded its gaming furniture portfolio with another gaming desk called the Coyl. The name comes from the coiled power cable that runs to the integrated power strip.

HoYoverse confirms the Honkai: Star Rail 4.3 Special Program for May 22, with Mortenax Blade and three redemption codes worth 300 Stellar Jade on the line.

The British PC cooling specialist Billet Labs shows that even a powerful gaming PC with AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D and Nvidia GeForce RTX 5080 can be cooled without a fan.

Powkiddy has released a new retro handheld globally. Available in a choice of three colours, the Powkiddy P36S is comparatively small despite featuring two joysticks, two USB Type-C ports and a pair of microSD card slots.

Ayaneo is preparing to announce new products on May 21. In the meantime, a second budget handheld has appeared bearing Ayaneo Bitwave branding. A horizontal model, the new device may feature a 120 Hz display but lacks any joysticks to speak of.

Sony will show off its next big-budget PS5 exclusive via a dedicated State of Play broadcast. It is scheduled for early June and will run for about an hour.

Forza Horizon 6 hides a cheeky Pokémon gag in its car radio: With “snap ’em all” and a “Japanese collectible game that can’t be named for legal reasons,” Playground Games appears to be taking aim at Nintendo’s strict brand policy.

Call of Juarez: Gunslinger combines a classic gunslinger story with accessible gunplay and is currently cheaper on Steam than it has been in months. The Western shooter is 90% off until June 2 and is available for $1.49.

World Racing 2 – Champion Edition brings back the classic arcade racing charm of the 2000s and is currently cheaper than ever on Steam. The racer is 75% off until May 28 and costs just $2.49.

Pokémon Winds and Pokémon Waves herald the tenth generation of Pokémon. However, the Nintendo Switch 2 games also appear to herald a new era of high prices. Both games can already be pre-ordered at Amazon Germany.

The Steam community is debating Valve’s Steam Machine on Reddit. While some users seem willing to accept compromises for a console-like Steam experience in the living room, others fear that, depending on its expected price, the Steam Machine may not be a real alternative to a self-built gaming PC.

Rune Dice just launched on Steam, PS5, Xbox, and Switch at $12.74 - that includes a 15% launch discount. The physics-based roguelite deckbuilder from Smart Raven Studio features 8 hero classes, dice-fusion combos, and Steam Deck support.

The affordable Minisforum M2 bare-bones mini PC with Intel’s new Panther Lake-based Core Ultra 7 356H processor has now been tested in modern AAA games. Even though the mini PC uses a smaller four-core Intel Xe integrated GPU instead of Intel Arc graphics, it still managed playable frame rates in games like Cyberpunk 2077 and Crimson Desert. The system also includes a USB4 port for connecting an external GPU dock.

Recreate Games cancels Party Animals' AI video contest after 57.3% of players voted to end it, following a Steam review bomb that dropped ratings to Mostly Negative.

007 First Light release date is almost upon us. When the game releases, it will bring Sony's new PSSR 2 at launch. The new PSSR is reportedly a big upgrade over the original version and 007 First Light developer IO Interactive claims that it is also super easy to implement.

While the Premium Edition of Forza Horizon 6 has been playable for the last five days, Standard Edition buyers can finally tear through the streets of Japan. Those looking to save on the €69.99 retail price can find all three versions of the highly anticipated racing game heavily discounted by 33%.

Dissidia Duellum Final Fantasy's first official update showcase airs May 23, with producer Naoya Matsumoto revealing new characters, abilities, and fixes.

Final Fantasy creator Hironobu Sakaguchi has reiterated his support after backlash over his praise of an AI-generated FF remake video, posting his own AI-generated Lost Odyssey art to prove the point.

Lenovo has launched a bunch of new products in China, and the 2026 Legion Y9000P "Extreme Edition" is one of them. It's powered by the Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus and can be equipped with up to the Nvidia RTX 5090 laptop GPU. The starting price is CNY 20,999, around $3,081.

Take-Two CEO Strauss Zelnick revealed that the company spent an additional $50 million and delayed the original Borderlands by more than a year so Gearbox could replace its gritty, realistic look with the cel-shaded style now associated with the franchise. Zelnick described the decision as risky and unconventional, but said it was crucial to turning Borderlands into a hit.

Some analysts anticipate that the next PlayStation console may not surface until 2028 or later. Yet, amid lagging PS5 sales, one insider rejects the idea of a PS6 release date delay. Moore’s Law Is Dead also thinks Sony is unlikely to reduce the system’s memory capacity to lower its price.

Salt 2: Shores of Gold is an open-world adventure game in which you must explore numerous islands to gather resources essential to your survival and discover hidden treasures while facing many dangers. Update: Its price is back to normal.

After comments from a trustworthy insider, a June Nintendo Direct looks more probable. Jeff Grubb has heard that the company will respond to the Summer Game Fest with its own livestream. Fans are anxious to see unannounced first-party Switch 2 games, like the Ocarina of Time remake.

Lenovo has quietly launched a new gaming laptop globally. Equipped with a 165 Hz and 1,100-nit OLED display, the Legion 5 15IAX11 also combines an 80 Wh battery with new Intel Arrow Lake HX processors and Nvidia's GeForce RTX 5070 12 GB laptop GPU.

A hijacked Steam game, Beyond The Dark, was found hiding credential-stealing malware in a spoofed UnityPlayer.dll. Valve removed it after a researcher's exposé — it's the latest case in an FBI-investigated wave of malware games on Steam.