Gaming

The Sony stock price is rallying following its total embrace of digital gaming. Rising over 3% in a single day, investors anticipate the PlayStation Store will benefit from the downfall of physical discs. Meanwhile, gamers don’t share their enthusiasm, with some threatening boycotts.

We’ve heard reports of delays for the PS6, but there are always industry insiders denying those reports. Now, another analysis firm has claimed that the PS6 will not be released in 2027, and not even in early 2028.

MSI has finally started selling the Glacier Blue Edition of its popular 8-inch gaming handheld. Much cheaper than the recent Claw 8 EX AI+ CG3EM, the Glacier Blue Edition is the third version of the Claw 8 AI+ that MSI has released so far.

Sony yesterday announced that starting in January 2028, the company will stop releasing games on physical discs. Many thought that enough criticism might convince Sony to reconsider its decision, but a new report suggests that this is extremely unlikely.

Positioned as an alternative to the Steam Machine, the Aoostar GODY is a compact gaming PC now available outside its domestic Chinese market. The system pairs a powerful AMD processor with a dedicated graphics card.

Edifier has launched the G5 Max, a new wireless gaming headset with quad-mode connectivity. The wireless headphones feature powerful 53 mm titanium-coated drivers, THX Spatial Audio+, AI triple-microphone noise cancellation, and triple Hi-Res Audio certifications. Plus, the headphones are rated for up to 305 hours of playtime.

Intel's new gaming handheld processor Arc G3 Extreme with the Arc B390 iGPU reaches a new performance level and easily beats AMD's counterpart Ryzen Z2 Extreme at 35 Watts.

Microsoft is expected to reveal the next lineup of games joining the Xbox Game Pass library next week. However, before that happens, the company has shared a list of games that will be leaving the service mid-July.

Men of War: Assault Squad 2 is currently heavily discounted on Steam. Instead of $29.99, strategy fans can pick up the demanding real-time tactics game for around $6 during the Summer Sale.

The Alienware AW3926QW has reached more markets in Asia, but there's one notable catch. Pricing varies wildly depending on where you live, with China seeing the highest MSRP compared to Japan and Korea, where the monitor is roughly in line with the rumored priced in the US.

Anyone looking for an RPG that rewards tactical thinking rather than simple button-mashing should take a look at Tower of Time. The hidden gem is currently available at a bargain price, offering more than 50 hours of gameplay for just $1.74.

The Lenovo Legion Y700 Infinite was initially showcased at the G-Fusion Game Festival 2026, and right after that, the company formally announced the small-sized gaming tablet. Now, it has shared a video showcasing the device's design.

For the first time ever, Call of Duty: Modern Warfare II is available with a 90% discount on Steam thanks to the Summer Sale, which has knocked its price down to just $6.99.

After Sony announced it would end physical disc production in early 2028, it risks more lawsuits. The PlayStation Store is the only place to purchase digital PS5 games. Without retailers selling boxed copies, plaintiffs could argue that the marketplace is a monopoly.

Rockstar claims GTA 6 plays "best on the PS5," but the company has not shared anything about the game's performance. And according to a new report, those expecting a 60 FPS mode may want to lower their expectations.

Valve is yet to confirm the price and release date for its upcoming VR headset: the Steam Frame. However, it seems like the company is preparing for its launch, as its Wireless Adapter driver has received an important update.

Released on November 7, 2024, and developed by Superkami, Sengoku Dynasty is a city builder that lets you expand your settlement and establish your dynasty in feudal Japan. And it is currently on sale on Steam.

The Paper Boy S3 shows what a Nintendo Game Boy with an E-Ink touchscreen would look like. This modding project combines an M5PaperS3 developer kit with an open-source emulator, and despite hardware limitations, it does a surprisingly good job of emulating a Game Boy.

Microsoft may allow the conversion of Xbox game discs to digital licenses. The rumored Disc2Digital program could debut by the Project Helix release date. While the new Xbox console and PS6 likely won’t ship with optical drives, Helix would boast more versatile backward compatibility.

Lenovo has finally released one of its new lightweight gaming laptops in more countries. Now available in Europe and the UK, the Legion 7a 15ASH11 combines AMD Strix Halo processors with a 165 Hz OLED display and an 84 Wh battery. Lenovo includes up to 64 GB of RAM too, of which 48 GB can be assigned as VRAM to the laptop's Radeon 8060S iGPU.

LineageOS 23.2, based on Android 16, is now available for the Retroid Pocket 6. A developer working on the project also previously said support is expected to extend to the Retroid Pocket 5 and Pocket G2. The release comes just days after Retroid shipped the handheld's first official OTA update and AYN issued a fix-focused update for the Odin 3.

Sony has revealed the next lineup of games that PlayStation Plus members will be able to download and play this month. The lineup includes Call of Duty: Modern Warfare III, For the King II, and more.

Sony confirmed the end of disc manufacturing for PlayStation consoles starting in early 2028. The announcement made it less likely that PS6 specs will support an optical drive. Backward compatibility with PS4 and PS5 games may accommodate only digital titles and not physical media.

The GameSir G7 Pro Tri-Mode controller made for Xbox, PC, and Android is now available to buy in two new colors. Originally available in four colors, the new additions which are available to buy now, bring the color choices to six.

Sony has confirmed that the PlayStation Store will be shut down on the PS3 and PS Vita by mid-2027. Players will no longer be able to purchase digital games or DLC after the closure, but previously purchased content will remain available for download for the 'foreseeable future'.

Blizzard deployed an Overwatch 2 client update on June 30, introducing a "Community Crafted" mode featuring heavy reworks to D.Va, Junkrat, and Sigma.

Sony has announced that starting in January 2028, physical game disc production for all new games releasing on PlayStation consoles will be discontinued.

Firaxis Games deploys Sid Meier's Civilization VII patch 1.4.1 hotfix to resolve controller menu freezes on PS5, Xbox, Linux, and Steam Deck.

A few months after its release, the GameSir Pocket Taco is now available to buy in a new color. Called Voltage Purple, it comes after a limited edition Atomic Purple that was exclusive to Kickstarter.

For the first time this year, Disco Elysium is once again available on Steam at a 90% discount, reducing the regular price from $39.99 to $3.99.

Acer has listed the XV273U F5 on Amazon ahead of its US launch. Featuring a native QHD 540Hz IPS panel with a 1,000Hz/720p mode, it's an excellent option for esports gamers and will retail for $699.99.

Endzone: A World Apart turns city-building into a fight for survival, with radiation, droughts, sandstorms and looters constantly threatening the settlement. As part of the Steam Summer Sale, the post-apocalyptic city-builder is available for just $2.50 instead of $25, matching its all-time low according to SteamDB.

Thunderobot is certainly not the best-known gaming laptop brand, but thanks to high-end specs and a rather steep discount considering the ongoing memory crisis, the RTX 5080-powered Radiant 16 might be worth a look for some gamers.

Sony’s popular subscription service could suffer yet another rate hike. The latest investor Q&A explained that the company may raise PlayStation Plus prices as long as demand is high. With PS5 console sales slowing, the manufacturer is looking for more revenue from digital games and services.

The latest Dolphin Progress Report discloses numerous improvements made to Dolphin Emulator, with the devs "working overtime" for a delayed but extensive reveal of new features.

A Total War Saga: Troy is a turn-based strategy game set during the Trojan War, in which you must raise armies and face different factions. But you'll also need to expand your kingdom while managing your resources.

Despite its lofty price, Steam Machine performance is not as optimized as expected. To address high DDR5 RAM costs, Valve installed one 16 GB module. New benchmarks confirm that lacking dual-channel memory, apps and games produce significantly lower scores and frame rates.

Early details about a new GPD Win Max have surfaced. Reportedly packing AMD Strix Halo chips, the GPD Win Max 3 is also said to combine a 97 Wh battery with a 165 Hz AMOLED display and an optional cooling module for keeping everything in check.

The next Elder Scrolls game to hit the Nintendo Switch 2 will be The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered. The game has finally got a release date, but pricing information is currently unavailable.

The RedMagic Gaming Tablet 5 Pro has just launched in China, and it's the company's answer to the Lenovo Legion Tab Gen 5. This flagship pad comes with an 185Hz OLED display, liquid cooling, and more, and it's already available globally, but via import.

Blizzard updates Diablo IV, lowering Pandemonium Rupture difficulty for new characters while boosting loot rewards and adding dynamic rift movement.

There have been talks of a Switch 2 OLED and a Switch 2 Lite handheld, but a new discovery seems to point to a third option. It is likely a revised LCD panel for the Switch 2 and could address the ghosting issues some players have complained about.

Dead or Alive 6: Last Round has launched to heavy criticism on Steam, with players citing a costly DLC structure, limited upgrade options, delisting of the original release, and missing features such as rollback netcode and cross-play. While reviewers acknowledge the underlying fighting mechanics remain strong, many argue the re-release is undermined by aggressive monetization and insufficient value for returning players.

RedMagic has confirmed plans to launch a new compact gaming tablet globally. Arriving in July, the RedMagic Astra 2 will combine a 185 Hz OLED display with liquid cooling, a large battery and Qualcomm's high-end Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chipset.

The Ugreen x Honkai Star Rail collaboration has been officially announced in the US. The Yao Guang-inspired Ugreen gear includes a retractable USB-C cable, a tracker, two power banks, and a charger. Plus, the company is also offering a Ugreen x Honkai Star Rail collectible gift box with exclusive Honkai Star Rail merchandise that is not listed for retail.

With a Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 processor featuring liquid cooling, a 185 Hz OLED display, and a PC emulator with Steam support, the RedMagic Gaming Tablet 5 Pro is one of the most exciting mini-tablets of the year.

The folks at Digital Foundry have now chimed in with their take on GTA 6 not having a physical edition at launch. Unfortunately, gamers who buy GTA 6 in retail stores will only get a download code in the game box and not the actual game. This sparked an intense debate online about the nature of game ownership.

No sooner had Valve opened SteamOS to more hardware than what appears to be the first Steam Machine clone surfaced in China. The listing is currently fueling heated debate in the Steam Machine subreddit – but not because everyone is eager to buy one.