Gaming

The ROG Xreal R1 glasses will soon be available to purchase, following its announcement at CES 2026. The glasses, which are the first in the world with a 240Hz refresh rate, will be compatible with handhelds, consoles, and PCs.

Anbernic has released a Linux-based OS for its RG DS dual-screen handheld which ships with Android. The new OS can be installed on a microSD card, so users don't have to wipe the Android OS.

Owlboy is an adventure game in which you must save the world from a great threat. But you won’t be alone on your adventure, as you can rely on several allies, as well as weapons and various abilities. Update: Its price is back to normal.

How well a new release performs on PlayStation consoles is always subject to speculation. In the beta Welcome Hub, Sony has finally made player counts for the top PS5 games visible. Unlike Steam CCU statistics, the list may not consider every popular title on the gaming system.

Asus has finally confirmed the upgrades it has packed into its latest 18-inch gaming laptop. Equipped with a 4K Mini LED display, the ROG Strix Scar 18 (2026) G835 also features a 450W power adapter to help it push up to 320W under combined CPU and GPU workloads.

Take-Two’s earnings call is next week, and speculations about the new trailer, as well as pre-orders for GTA 6, are taking over the internet. A new leak has hinted at the purchasing options for the game, as well as the timeline for the new trailer.

Three more free games have been unlocked on Amazon Luna, and Prime users can now redeem them from the platform. The newly added freebies are: Survival: Fountain of Youth, 60 Minutes to Extinction: Escape Room, and Lethal Honor: Order of the Apocalypse.

GuliKit has released a pair of anti-drift joysticks for the Joy-Con 2 controllers. The TMR joysticks are much cheaper than buying replacement Joy-Con 2 controllers which will likely fail again. They are also relatively easy to fix.

The 2025 Asus ROG NUC 15 has been refreshed, and the 2026 model is available with up to the Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus and the Nvidia RTX 5080 Laptop GPU. It has also seen a design change, and in China, the gaming mini PC starts at CNY 29,999, around $4,421.

The GeForce RTX 5070 Ti configuration is only available with the pricey Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus which doesn't offer much for gamers over last year's less expensive Core Ultra 9 275HX.

Devil May Cry 4 and the follow-up Special Edition are both very moddable releases, and remain long-time favorites within the Devil May Cry community. In this installment of [Throwback Thursdays], I'll be highlighting the best Devil May Cry 4 mods, for both versions of the game.

Alienware has released a new pair of 15-inch gaming laptops globally. Equipped with 165 Hz displays, the new Alienware 15 offers a choice of Nvidia GeForce RTX 50-series laptop GPUs, plus GeForce RTX 4050 and GeForce RTX 3050 as cheaper options.

Immortals Fenyx Rising is an action-adventure game with RPG mechanics set in an open world inspired by Greek mythology. You’ll need to restore order and fight various creatures while using weapons and powers. Update: Its price is back to normal.

Forza Horizon 6 is out on early access for those who pre-ordered the Forza Horizon 6 Premium Edition. Steam users will get access tomorrow, May 15, and initial impressions suggest the game is looking promising.

Subnautica 2 has already sunk some of the most popular Steam games in 2026. A peak concurrent Steam player count surpassing 460K ranks higher than Crimson Desert and Resident Evil Requiem. Furious wishlist activity before its early access release date hinted at a record-setting launch.

The ROG Zephyrus G16 (2026) GU606 has landed in North America. Available in Canada and launching soon in the US, the new 16-inch laptop combines a powerful Intel Panther Lake processor with up to 64 GB of RAM and a choice between five Nvidia GeForce RTX 50 series laptop GPUs.

Asus has finally started selling the ROG Zephyrus G14 in North America powered by Intel's Panther Lake platform. Equipped with a Core Ultra 9 386H processor and capable of providing more power to its GPU, the ROG Zephyrus G14 GU405 currently lacks its flagship GeForce RTX 5080 variant in Canada and the US.

Multiple pictures have revealed Microsoft's plans for a new Xbox controller. Featuring a radically different design from previous releases, the new controller is said to support Bluetooth 5.3 and Wi-Fi 6 connectivity for Xbox Cloud Gaming purposes.

The May 2026 mystery free game giveaway event has kicked off, and Epic Games Store is starting it with two freebies. While the revealed games match the clues the platform offered in the past, they are far from what most guessed.

With a GeForce RTX 5090 and an 18-inch 4K display in a high-quality metal chassis, the Razer Blade 18 is one of the highest-quality gaming laptops on the market. Razer is now giving the flagship laptop two upgrades together with a price increase.

Doom: The Dark Ages is at its all-time low on Steam - 67% off at just $23.09. id Software's medieval prequel to Doom 2016 boasts an 85% positive rating. The Premium Edition is also at a historic low.

Gigabyte has officially announced the availability of the GO27Q24G WOLED gaming monitor. This 4-sided, borderless, 27-inch QHD monitor features a 240 Hz refresh rate with Nvidia G-Sync and AMD FreeSync Premium support to deliver tear-free and responsive gameplay. It’s now officially available for sale via Amazon in the US.

A handful of new Asus ROG products are about to launch in China, and the company has teased a new NUC gaming mini PC. This might be the same one that was spotted in early May 2026, and the Core Ultra 200HX Plus CPUs will likely power it.

Insider Gaming has verified the leaked Best Buy affiliate email showing GTA 6 pre-orders opening May 18, tracing it to Impact - a major affiliate marketplace. A Trailer 3 reveal alongside official pre-orders is now widely expected before Take-Two's May 21 earnings call.

The Lecoo N2757Q is a new Lecoo-branded gaming monitor from Lenovo. It features a 27-inch IPS panel with a native refresh rate of 200Hz and 1440p resolution. The Chinese launch price is CNY 799, around $118.

According to rumors, Microsoft’s next Xbox could launch without a conventional disc drive. As an alternative, the company is reportedly considering a disc-to-digital program – an idea that many fans do not seem opposed to. How well such a solution would be received, however, appears to depend heavily on how Microsoft implements it.

Proven PlayStation leaker @elesnicho - who called the last PlayStation showcase - has posted just three words on X: 'Faye of War.' With a State of Play rumored for May 15, many believe it's a signal that Sony's Faye-led God of War spinoff is imminent.

Neverness to Everness Phase 2 is live with Hotori's Misty Tipsy Style banner running May 13 to June 3, alongside the Bright Moon arc banner and Hourglass Perks event.

Bandai Namco has confirmed Digimon Alysion launches on iOS and Android in 2026, bringing the Digimon Card Game to mobile with original story content and TCG battles.

Humble Bundle has added a new game collection that contains eight indie hits. These games are all playable on the Steam Deck, and their combined retail value stands at $194.92. If the all-time low value is considered, the whole selection is worth over $48, but they can all be scored for just $10.

Optimism is building that GTA 6 pre-orders will soon begin with price confirmation. A leaked Best Buy email sent to affiliates exposes the date of a promotion involving the Rockstar title. Fans had speculated that release date news and a third trailer could come before a May 21st Take-Two earnings call.

Former Microsoft Game Studios executive Laura Fryer criticized Sony’s quiet PS5 digital licensing update, arguing that an unannounced 30-day online verification prompt alarmed players and risked undermining trust in digital ownership. While Sony says the check is intended to curb refund abuse and does not require ongoing logins, Fryer warned that the lack of transparency makes the change feel like a self-inflicted replay of past console DRM controversies.

Sony executive Christian Svensson said third-party games are central to PlayStation’s value, arguing that the console depends on a strong, diverse content library rather than hardware alone. He defended Sony’s 30% PlayStation Store commission as funding ecosystem support, citing more than 120 projects backed this generation and a continued push to attract developers to the platform.

The RPCS3 team has warned contributors to stop submitting undisclosed, untested AI-generated code in a not-so-polite tweet on X, saying such pull requests waste maintainer time and risk breaking the PS3 emulator.

(Update: Minor clarification) Consumer rights advocate Louis Rossmann criticized EA for continuing to sell Dead Space 2 on Steam despite its legacy DRM limiting users to five activations and the removal of the tool once used to reset them. The dispute highlights growing frustration over digital ownership, unsupported DRM, and claims that such practices push paying customers toward piracy to access games they already bought.

Red Dead Redemption 2 is an open-world adventure game in which you play as Arthur Morgan, an outlaw who belongs to the Van der Linde gang. You'll have to fight for your survival and make choices that will have serious consequences.

Lenovo has finally confirmed more details about its first AMD Strix Halo-powered gaming laptop. Launching globally as the Legion 7a 15ASH11, the new laptop will be capable of assigning up to 48 GB VRAM to its powerful GPU too, while surpassing the comparable FA401EA with a 15% larger battery capacity.

AOC has released the Agon Pro AGP346UCSD in the US. Arriving months earlier than expected, the new gaming monitor sports a 34-inch Tandem OLED panel with a 360 Hz refresh rate, 1,300 nits peak brightness and built-in 8 W speakers for under $850 at launch.

Asus has discounted one of its 14-inch gaming laptops just weeks after its initial release. Equipped with an AMD Strix Halo APU and a 73 Wh battery, the TUF Gaming A14 FA401EA also features a 165 Hz display and dual M.2 2280 slots.

After seven years, Crimson Desert was finally released in March, and it has since brought in around $179 million in revenue. The team is now looking to expand the game with DLCs and a Switch 2 port.

Sony has announced the next set of games that will be added to the PlayStation Plus Game Catalogue in May 2026. A total of eight new games are being added, and they will be available for both Extra and Premium users.

Arknights: Endfield Version 1.3 launches around May 29 with Camille, the game's first male 6-star Operator, alongside Mi Fu. The Fest of Brilliance banner opens on May 14.

Cheap Car Repair: Welcome to Nowhere launched free on Steam May 11 and has already hit a "Very Positive" rating aggregate with 159 reviews. The 1990s mechanic sim lets you cut corners - literally - to stay in business.

Blizzard released a new balance patch for Heroes of the Storm on May 11. While it does not confirm a relaunch, the update has once again raised hopes within the community that Blizzard has not completely written off the MOBA. At the same time, the mood remains cautious, as not every change has been met with immediate enthusiasm.

Redgar: The Space Viking plays like Hotline Miami, but moves the brutal top-down action into a bizarre space Viking setting. The shooter currently has 95% positive reviews on Steam and costs just $1.49 until May 17.

Genshin Impact Version 6.6 Luna VII launches May 20, 2026, with Nicole Reeyn, Lohen, and Prune, a new Archon Quest in Sumeru, and a Snezhnaya teaser for Version 7.0.