Gaming

After a long wait, 8BitDo's FlipPad gamepad for smartphones finally has a release date. The price has also been revealed, and it is cheaper than rival controllers with a similar function.

With GTA 6 PS5 and Xbox pre-orders open, PC gamers are awaiting a release date. A former Rockstar Games producer explains why even the prosperous studio must budget its time and money. The company typically optimizes titles for consoles before focusing on PC ports.

Digimon Story: Time Stranger comes to Nintendo Switch and Switch 2. Version 1.2.1 patch adds 4K graphics modes, Terriermon Assistant, and critical bug fixes.

Pokémon GO celebrates 10 years with a massive Times Square live raid and a completely free GO Fest 2026 Global tier featuring Mega Mewtwo Y and Zeraora.

Acer's 16-inch Nitro V gaming laptop is getting an affordable variant in the US. Listed on Amazon for $1,199.99, the new configuration pairs Intel's Core 5 210H CPU with a 95W RTX 5050 and comes with a 165Hz display.

Sons of Valhalla is a strategy game with roguelike mechanics in which you must explore England during the Viking Age to seek revenge. But to achieve this, you'll have to face numerous enemies and manage your army.

More details are emerging about a hostile and dysfunctional Halo Studios. An insider revealed that studio lead Pierre Hintze allegedly verbally assaulted employees. His behavior, along with the ineptitude of other Xbox executives, jeopardized Halo: Campaign Evolved.

The fast RTX 5080 version of the Legion Pro 7i also sports an Intel Core Ultra 9, 32GB of memory and a 2TB SSD. Gamers can also look forward to an excellent 240Hz OLED display with 1600p resolution and perfect black levels.

Lenovo has updated one of its recent 16-inch gaming laptops. Arriving only a few months after its initial release, the new Legion 7a can now be configured with the Nvidia GeForce RTX 5070, which was missing at launch. Lenovo has opted for Nvidia's newer variant, which brings 12 GB VRAM to the table too.

An RTX 5090 owner has reported that ASRock’s TempGuard-equipped power supply failed to shut down when a properly seated 12V-2x6 connector overheated and melted.

Ubisoft plans to cut a number of jobs despite the successful launch of Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Resynced, amid a broader wave of gaming-industry layoffs. Affected employees have launched a strike, citing mistreatment, weakened worker rights and an increasingly top-down management culture.

Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Resynced sold more than two million copies in its first 24 hours, prompting Ubisoft to reward players with exclusive in-game items. However, the remake’s commercial success has been tempered by layoffs at Ubisoft Barcelona, one of the studios involved in its development.

If Game Freak has its way, the Pokémon Winds and Waves price may stretch budgets. A Teraleak document exposes how long the studio has been pushing for price hikes. Earlier, Amazon Germany leaked the cost of the upcoming Nintendo Switch 2 game at €79.99.

Humble is back with another solid bundle called the Narrative. It includes 12 Steam Deck-compatible games, and you can score them for just $10.

Modder Brendan “Game of Tobi” Tobias has demonstrated an early native Nintendo 3DS port of The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess, with basic exploration already functional but significant optimization and bug fixes still required.

PlayStation-owned Santa Monica Studio has revealed that its upcoming God of War game will get a physical disc release. The game doesn't have a release date yet, so this is a hint at its arrival before Sony's no-disc policy takes effect.

Lenovo has quietly updated one of our favourite gaming laptops. Previously sold with up to the Core Ultra 9 275HX, the Legion Pro 7i or Legion Pro 7 16IAX10H can now be configured with the more powerful Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus to complement its 240 Hz OLED display, GeForce RTX 5080 GPU and 64 GB of RAM.

After launching two horizontal handhelds, Mangmi has announced that its first product launch for 2026 will be the Air Y series. The new series will arrive as its first vertical handhelds and will be available in standard and pro models.

Sony recently announced its exit from the physical games market, which has sparked significant backlash from the gaming community. And it seems that following the announcement, multiple Sony executives have sold their shares.

Anyone who is easily distracted while working at a PC can currently try an unusual solution on Steam for free. gogh: Focus with Your Avatar is a cozy coworking sandbox featuring anime avatars, lo-fi music and virtual workspaces. It is free to play this weekend and will then remain available at a 40% discount.

Anyone looking for an unconventional alternative to Cities: Skylines or SimCity may want to give Urbek City Builder a closer look. Compared with more traditional genre entries, the game takes a different approach in several key areas and is currently available on Steam for just $2.84 instead of $18.99.

In response to criticism over the large number of paid add-ons in Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Resynced, Ubisoft has stressed that the Standard Edition already includes the complete game. While many fans remain critical, others believe the backlash is overblown.

Valve has recieved a massive new shipment described as “HMD + VR controller accessory" at its US warehouse. The shipment weighs around 1,656 KG and it may include the comfort kit that Valve showcased during the initial Steam Frame press demonstrations.

PlayStation 5 emulation is beginning to show signs of life. Two experimental projects have reached new milestones, with one running a commercial game and another booting a PS5 exclusive to its loading screen.

id Software was recently affected by the layoffs at Xbox Game Studios, with fans worrying about the future of the studio. However, a new report suggests the studio is currently in the early stages of developing a new DOOM game.

Wild Fields and Hooded Horse have announced a new colony management game called Rogue Carrier, which will be arriving on PC Game Pass on day one.

A study suggests that gamers using 480Hz OLED monitors achieve 38% higher hit scores than at 60Hz, alongside faster reactions and improved target tracking. However, independent research suggests performance gains may diminish beyond 144Hz, leaving LG’s claims about OLED’s advantages open to further scrutiny.

One gamer took extreme measures to restore access to his compromised Xbox account. The Brazilian user filed a lawsuit against Microsoft after it refused to unfreeze his digital library. A court ruled in the plaintiff’s favor, and the decline of physical games could lead to more legal challenges.

GameSir has announced two new controllers with a retro green color inspired by the first Xbox console. Available in wireless and wired versions, both controllers are compatible with Xbox consoles and Windows PCs.

PlayStation account restrictions could become problematic following the death of physical games. Users who relocate to another country frequently must create a new account to make purchases. There is no option to transfer older titles, which is not an issue with PS5 discs.

Northgard: Definitive Edition is a real-time strategy game where your goal is to build your colony while overcoming various challenges and helping it thrive. And it is currently available on Steam for less than $10.

A signed Tom Ford leather jacket worn by Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang is up for auction at Sotheby’s, with bidding reaching $70,000. Authenticated and linked to Huang’s 2023 Hon Hai Tech Day appearance, the Silicon Valley collectible will benefit the nonprofit Edge Institute.

A dubious rumour claims Nvidia is working on a GeForce RTX 5090 SE with a cut-down GB202 die and 32 GB of GDDR7 memory on a 384-bit bus. While such a configuration is technically achievable, it would require an unusual mixed-density memory layout, making the alleged specifications difficult to slot into Nvidia's current lineup.

Hyperkin has released its The Competitor wired controller in three new colors. Released nearly a year ago in black and white, the gamepad has a DualSense-like design, but is made for Xbox consoles and Windows PCs.

A survey has found that 45% of PlayStation fans are seriously considering switching to PC. The shift appears to a result of Sony’s retreat from physical games, weakening exclusivity, rising game and hardware prices, and the growing accessibility and value of PC gaming.

Lenovo has updated one of its popular 16-inch gaming laptops with a new version. Already available to purchase in the US, the Legion 7 16IAX10 or Legion 7i Gen 10 now tops out at the Core Ultra 290HX Plus and Nvidia GeForce RTX 5070 12GB, which Lenovo complements with a 240 Hz and 1,100-nit OLED display.

It looks like Xbox is preparing for a major announcement for next week. While the Xbox official did not specify what it will be about, an insider has shared his opinion and seems quite confident about it.

The Humble Bundle Choice selection for July 2026 is here, and it brings a total of eight games for $14.99. That makes each cost around $1.87, and the good part is that all of them can be played on the Steam Deck.

Activision has made new versions of Call of Duty: Black Ops 1 and 2 available on the PS4 and PS5. Yet a tech site laments how few performance upgrades they offer on the PlayStation consoles. Resolution is superior to the Xbox alternatives, but the high-priced ports otherwise fall short.

Third-party tests showed that the Nintendo Switch 2 dock supports VRR output to a supported TV when connected to a different handheld or a PC. However, the functionality doesn’t work with the Switch 2 itself, but that might change at some point.

GameSir has shared a first look at its newest video game-themed controller. The Xbox-licensed controller is based on SEGA's Yakuza: Like A Dragon video game, and is one of its best-looking controllers.

Oblivion Remastered is currently being advertised on Steam as one of the most-played games on the Steam Deck, prompting a heated debate on Reddit: Can the open-world RPG actually deliver a playable experience on Valve’s handheld?

TrimUI has released its latest Game Boy-style retro handheld following its short pre-order period. Available globally, the TrimUI Brick Pro features a larger display and better battery life than the TrimUI Brick or the TrimUI Brick Hammer. TrimUI has added a pair of Hall effect joysticks too, all for under $100.

In Wartales, players take command of a mercenary company in a medieval world ravaged by war, disease and lawlessness. The strategy RPG is 72% off on Steam until July 13, dropping from $34.99 to $9.79 – its lowest-ever price.

In ARK: Survival Ascended, players fight for survival on an island overrun by dinosaurs. The survival game is free to play on Steam until July 13 and will then remain 75% off until July 23, bringing the price down from $44.99 to $11.24.

In Against the Storm, city-building fans have to accept that the settlements they painstakingly construct are never meant to last – and that is exactly what gives the indie hit its distinctive appeal. The strategy game is free to play on Steam until July 13 and will remain available at a 70% discount for just $8.99 until July 23.

The Lecoo Fighter 7000X 2026 has been launched in China. It's a slim and lightweight laptop from the sub-brand of Lenovo, and it has an affordable launch price. The top-end config features Intel Core Ultra 7 251HX and Nvidia RTX 5060.