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The Seven Deadly Sins: Origin is now playable on PS5 and Steam through Early Play, while the full iOS, Android, and Google Play Games release is set for March 23.

Thanks to the new cloud streaming access, PS Portal is currently on the rise. Sony now seems to want to support this further and is rectifying one of the biggest criticisms from users: the low bit rate when streaming, which was accompanied by a loss of picture quality.

Five years after its release on Steam, Totally Accurate Battle Simulator is down to a new all-time low price, dropping from $19.99 to $1.99 in the Steam Spring Sale.

Fortnite is back on Google Play worldwide as Epic relaunches the Android version alongside a new season, mobile Festival portrait mode, and the Yeddy Outfit reward.

Crimson Desert’s shining launch is getting overshadowed by player complaints about its controls. Reports show that players are plagued by confusing inputs, limited remapping, and a whole lot of input lag. While Pearl Abyss may address it later, for now, frustration is dominating early impressions for the most part.

Rumblings about an alternative to Steam have intrigued PlayStation fans. Unfortunately, a Bloomberg reporter doesn’t expect this new way to play PS5 exclusives to become a reality. Instead, Sony may cut back on the frequency of cross-platform single-player PC ports to protect console sales.

Grim Dawn is an action RPG in which you must save humanity. Taking place in the fantasy world of Cairn, you can choose between several classes and upgrade your equipment to defeat more than 200 different enemies, as well as numerous bosses.

Lenovo has finally released one of its more compact gaming laptops in North America. Weighing in at less than 1.9 kg, the Legion 5a Gen 11 features a 15.3-inch OLED display, an 80 Wh battery, up to 32 GB of RAM, and an Nvidia GeForce RTX 5060 GPU.

Humble Bundle has added a new game bundle to its current collection of bundles — Humble Heroines: Echoes, Voids, and Visions. This bundle contains a total of six games and will expire on April 16, 2026.

Crimson Desert has been the talk of the town in recent weeks, for both good and bad reasons. The highly-anticipated open-world game has been six years in the making, but its reception since going live has taken a turn for the worse.

A leak has revealed the extent of Asus' new flagship 18-inch gaming laptop. Heavier and with 450 W charging, the ROG Strix Scar 18 2026 will also come with a new 4K Mini LED display to complement its Nvidia GeForce RTX 5090 laptop GPU.

Lenovo has revealed details of four new Nvidia GeForce RTX 5070 12GB gaming laptops. At the same time, MSI is preparing to offer the same laptop GPU paired with Intel's new Core Ultra 7 251HX processor.

Nintendo will modify its latest console to comply with the EU Right to Repair directive. Gamers in this region may find that the Switch 2 battery becomes straightforward to access and replace. Depleting battery life in the original Switch is a common reason for contacting Nintendo Support.

Nvidia confirms that DLSS5 is just taking a screenshot of the display output and is analyzing it with a generative AI model in order to “enhance” the visual fidelity. The AI model essentially decides what it thinks the final render should look like with little control over the output from the artists.

Lenovo has been spotted releasing a new 15-inch gaming laptop in North America. Officially arriving this spring, the new release combines a 165 Hz OLED display with an Nvidia GeForce RTX 5070 12 GB GPU. Also, Lenovo has equipped the new Legion 5i with the unreleased Intel Core Ultra 7 251HX processor.

Reinstated Unknown Worlds CEO Ted Gill alleges publisher Krafton violated a court order by leaking Subnautica 2’s planned May early access launch window, arguing that only he was authorized to set release plans after Judge Lori Will’s ruling. Krafton denies wrongdoing, saying the internal memo cited in reports merely celebrated a prior milestone determination and did not constitute an improper announcement.

With Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness, another Pokémon classic is now available on the Nintendo Switch 2. While the community is generally happy to see the GameCube title return, two major issues are clearly dampening the excitement.

An open-world RPG with a fantasy setting and demanding survival mechanics is now cheaper on Steam than ever before. Instead of $40, Outward currently costs just around $2.

Bungie has opened Marathon’s Cryo Archive endgame zone, detailing March 20 access rules, weekend availability, Vault mechanics, Security Clearance, and exclusive contracts.

Take-Two CEO Strauss Zelnick appeared to hint that Grand Theft Auto VI could launch at a “full price” of $70–$80 while arguing that interstitial in-game ads would be unfair at that cost, and he added that GTA VI will not include such advertising. While not an official pricing announcement (and with some analysts still predicting a potential $100 debut), the comments offer the clearest signal yet ahead of the game’s reported November 19, 2026, release.

Sony has begun issuing automatic refunds to PlayStation players for Highguard microtransactions following the game’s March 12 server shutdown, a rare move for the company’s typically strict refund policy. Reports indicate the refunds, spotted via PlayStation notifications and first shared in a since-deleted Reddit post, are currently limited to PlayStation while Steam and Xbox users may need to pursue refunds manually.

Initial opinions of the Crimson Desert PS5 version describe disappointing graphics. Excessive blurriness and unstable frame rates do not show the open world of Pywel in its best light. Pearl Abyss chose not to send critics copies of the game for the base PlayStation console before its release date.

Nacon has launched the RIG R5 Spear Max HD, a $149.99 wired gaming headset that targets audiophile-grade playback with 40mm GrapheneQ drivers tuned for under 0.3% distortion, a USB‑C DAC rated for 32-bit/384kHz, and Dolby Atmos support. The modular Snap+Lock design enables swappable ear cups and a reversible 6mm broadcast-style microphone, while broad plug-and-play compatibility spans PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch systems, iOS, and Android.

CrossCode is an RPG in which you will explore different areas and dungeons in a futuristic world. Throughout your adventure, you’ll face more than 120 different enemies, as well as numerous bosses. And to defeat them, you’ll be able to use a wide range of skills.

Hardware Unboxed has tested Crimson Desert with different GPUs to see how the game scales across different GPU tiers. Despite being a visually excellent title, Crimson Desert is surprisingly well-optimized. So, at 1080p with "High" settings, even the old RTX 4060 can run the game at 60 FPS.

Nintendo has disappointed gamers with poor performance in its official GameCube emulator. Gradually, the company has addressed bugs and sensitive inputs that plague many retro favorites. The latest Nintendo Switch Online update further improves controls in GameCube games like F-Zero GX.

8BitDo is running a sale on several of its products, and one of the best deals you can get is on the Ultimate 3-mode Wireless Controller for Xbox - Rare 40th Anniversary Edition. The controller, which is 8BitDo's first wireless controller for Xbox consoles, is discounted by 34%.

Crimson Desert is one of the most ambitious open-world games that involves a lot of outdoor areas as well as indoor settings. Not everything has been or can be optimized for visual perfection, but a new detailed video could help with the major issue of noise.

Epic Games has revealed a new batch of free game giveaways. The last official free games of March 2026, the pair will be worth over $30 when redeemed together simultaneously. Epic Games has confirmed the duration of the pair's discount period, too.

Asus has finally released its new 14-inch gaming laptop powered by AMD Gorgon Point in North America. Also equipped with an Nvidia GeForce RTX 5060 laptop GPU and 32 GB of RAM, the FA401GM version of the TUF Gaming A14 has arrived in Canada before reaching the US.

Dell has now started selling three new gaming laptops powered by Intel's latest Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus processor. Also configurable with up to 64 GB RAM, 12 TB of storage and an Nvidia GeForce RTX 5090 in some cases, the Alienware 16X Aurora, Alienware 16 Area-51 and Alienware 18 Area-51 are the first laptops to ship with Intel's first Arrow Lake HX Plus processor.

Valve wants to shake things up with CS2 and has introduced a new mechanic for reloads. For decades, reloading mid-magazine adds the remaining bullets from a fresh magazine for a top-off, but not anymore.

Some Crimson Desert reviews evaluated a build of the game with serious storage limitations. A critic explains that the developers released patches that expanded inventory, possibly affecting Metacritic scores. Without storage boxes, players may still have to deal with some release date headaches.

Capitalizing on the Crimson Desert release date hype, Maingear is launching a commemorative gaming PC. The configuration includes the powerful Ryzen 7 9850X3D gaming CPU and Sapphire Nitro+ RX 9070XT. Ornate illustrations inspired by Pywel adorn the chassis of the Crimson Desert PC.

The PSK5000 is a new 5-inch handheld aimed at budget gamers. Available for under $100 globally, the PSK5000 runs Android and should be powerful enough to emulate many classic systems thanks to its MediaTek Helio G85 chipset and 3 GB of LPDDR4X RAM.

The game collection section on Humble Bundle has been refreshed, and Checkmate! is the new addition. It offers a total of 11 Steam Deck-ready games, with chess at the core of each. They have a combined retail value of $150, but can be purchased for just $12.

Digital Foundry's Alex Battaglia has criticized DLSS5 for its infringement on artistic vision in games. The game reviewer explains that DLSS 5, in its current form, is clearly doing more than just simply enhancing the lighting of a scene, as, for instance, Grace from Resident Evil Requiem looks like a completely different person with DLSS 5 enabled.

Crimson Desert launched today for $69.99, but a very polarizing 6/10 IGN review has the community divided. While its Metascore sits at 78 as of now, fans and buyers are worried regarding the game's systemic bloat and inventory management issues. Other fans don't really care, and are still excited.

IO Interactive has ended its MindsEye publishing partnership with Build A Rocket Boy, with the studio now taking over sole publishing responsibilities and canceling the planned Hitman crossover.

(Update: The article has been updated to reflect changes to the prices of the RG Vita and RG Vita Pro.) Several weeks after they were first announced, Anbernic has now revealed the price of the RG Vita and RG Vita Pro. The two PS Vita-like handhelds will also be available to pre-order later this month.

With an estimated 400K Steam pre-orders before its release date, Crimson Desert hype has peaked. Some buyers may not be so enthusiastic about the game’s Metacritic score. Crimson Desert reviews highlight an immersive open world held back by awkward controls and quality-of-life issues.

Nightmare Reaper is a retro FPS in which you must face different enemies in your nightmares. There are several weapons at your disposal, and mini-games are also available, allowing you to upgrade your gear.

The entire Pikmin series, as well as other major titles including Super Mario 3D All Stars and The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword HD, can't be used with Nintendo Switch 2's new Boost Mode for improving handheld play of Switch games. Additionally, other issues also plague the firmware update.

DLSS 5 is probably one of the most controversial technologies in the history of gaming, as Nvidia's artificial intelligence can seriously change the look of a game. A free website now shows what the result would be if any game were made more realistic by AI - with some bizarre consequences.

Take-Two Interactive CEO Strauss Zelnick dismisses as “laughable” the idea that prompt-based AI tools like Google’s experimental Project Genie could produce AAA hits on the level of Grand Theft Auto, arguing that such outputs may resemble entertainment but lack lasting appeal.

Capcom artists may not approve of how DLSS 5 reshaped Grace in Resident Evil Requiem. Ubisoft developers also informed Insider Gaming that the Nvidia presentation took them by surprise. Nvidia stated that the publishers collaborated with the company before the controversial demo.

Lenovo has released a new set of accessories for its compact gaming tablets. Compatible with multiple tablet generations, the Legion Y700 Arcade Dock comes in three finishes with dedicated SNK versions too.

8BitDo has refreshed its product line with two devices aimed at celebrating the Nintendo 64 and its enduring popularity. Available to order now and shipping later this month, the 8BitDo 64 2.4G and Retro Receiver for N64 come in a solitary classic grey finish for the time being.

Lenovo has unveiled a new telescopic controller for smartphones and tablets. Priced at ~$25 in China, the Legion GamePad G3 comes in two colours with Hall effect joysticks and pass-through charging support.