Gaming

Shinji Mikami, the director behind the original Resident Evil and Resident Evil 4, has launched independent outfit Unbound Studios and is developing a new Unreal Engine 5 AAA IP for PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC, backed by talent from series including Silent Hill, Shadow of the Colossus, and Devil May Cry.

Asus has finally started selling its first AMD Strix Halo gaming laptop in the US. Equipped with a 165 Hz display, the new laptop also features a 73 Wh battery with 100 W charging via USB Type-C. Unfortunately, Asus has decided against offering a 64 GB RAM variant in the US, which would have allowed the TUF Gaming A14 FA401EA to assign up to 48 GB VRAM to its Radeon 8060S iGPU.

Bethesda has been working on multiple Fallout projects and one of them is believed to be Fallout 3 Remastered. There is no official release date attached to it, but a new listing may have hinted at a release window.

YouTuber ETA Prime has put the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra to the test. With DeX mode enabled, the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 flagship could deliver over 60 FPS while emulating Silksong, over 50 FPS in The Witcher 3, and around 30 FPS in Cyberpunk 2077.

The Bluepoint Games Technical Director sees the Steam Machine as a legitimate console contender. With Steam invading living rooms, Sony would be reluctant to port PS5 exclusives to PC. Still, Valve may struggle to compete in the retail market, and Linux doesn’t support popular FPS titles.

A sketchy leak suggests that Dragon's Dogma 2 and Final Fantasy 16 will be available as free games on PS Plus Extra for mid-March 2026. While getting these would be a big deal for PlayStation users, this report should be taken with a pinch of salt.

Nvidia is reportedly preparing a new GeForce RTX 5050 with more VRAM. While the GPU is expected to retain the key specs of the already available RTX 5050, the upcoming GeForce card can be an excellent buy for gamers looking for an affordable gaming GPU.

Humble Bundle has added a new bundle to its current collection — The MIX Spring Showcase. Priced at $16, this bundle arrives packed with 9 well-rated games and will expire on March 31.

The Dell Alienware AW2725QF gaming monitor has recorded a sharp 30% price drop. The monitor now sits at the lowest price ever. The Alienware AW2725QF is a dual-resolution monitor capable of 4K@180 Hz and 1080p@360 Hz. These display configuration can be selected on the fly, making the Alienware AW2725QF a good choice for folks who want the best of both worlds.

After several iterations, including special editions of its G7 Pro controller, GameSir is finally ready to release custom faceplates for the flagship controller. The manufacturer has provided an early look at five new magnetic faceplates that should be announced soon.

Samsung says its glasses-free Odyssey 3D gaming platform will support more than 120 games by the end of 2026, with new titles and HDR10+ Gaming partnerships highlighted at GDC 2026.

Deponia is being offered as a free game on Steam for a limited time. It’s a classic point-and-click title with over 2,900 player reviews, 77% of which are positive. This free-to-keep promotion will expire on March 16, 2026.

Lenovo has quietly released its latest gaming tablet across Europe and the UK. Not yet available in North America or Australia, the Legion Tab Gen 5 has reached Europe at a significantly lower price than Lenovo previously indicated. The Legion Tab Gen 5 is the first tablet to ship with a Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chipset, too.

An Australian retailer has denied a buyer’s request to replace a Corsair Vengeance DDR5 RAM kit. Despite qualifying for warranty coverage, Umart is only willing to issue a refund for the original purchase. Skyrocketing memory prices have made stores hesitate to agree to costly substitutes.

Anbernic has shared another promotional video of the RG Vita series. The video highlights features of the two handhelds and also includes the full specifications of the RG Vita Pro.

GameSir has announced that its Tegeneria Lite wired controller will be available in a new color. Made in collaboration with its brand ambassador, MenaRD, the controller has a bright colored shell, buttons, and thumbsticks.

Capcom has announced that Resident Evil Requiem is the fastest-selling Resident Evil in the history of the franchise. The game has sold more than 5 million copies. Alinea Analytics has now published an early estimate of Resident Evil Requiem sales by platform.

Banquet for Fools hit 1.0 Steam on March 5, 2026, following a wave of early-March RPG hits. The 91% rated title features a blood-doodle magic system and squad-based mystery for a discounted $16.99.

Roblox is rolling out real-time AI chat rephrasing that replaces profanity with milder language instead of showing hashtags, starting in age-checked in-experience chats.

A known gaming insider, who goes by SnakersSO on NeoGAF, has downplayed the possibility of the company returning to traditional Xbox exclusives. This suggests that exclusive games for Project Helix won't likely be a big thing.

Solo dev Braymen released Koltera 2 on March 6, 2026, as a 100% free-to-play incremental RPG. The title features over 120 unique creatures and offline progression. It has secured a 95% "Positive" rating since its debut.

A notorious GTA 6 hacker has returned, hinting that the game’s source code may yet spread. Despite being in prison, Arion Kurtaj commented on materials stolen from Rockstar Games in 2022. A major leak could threaten the GTA 6 release date with its third delay.

If you own a Legion Go handheld, you can head over to Gleam and sign up to try the Xbox Full Screen Experience early on your device.

Project Helix has been Microsoft's scheme to merge consoles and Windows PCs since 2016. Even before the Magnus-based hybrid began development, the company set these plans into motion. A 2016 Kotaku report hinted that the new Xbox console would be more upgradeable and support cross-platform games.

Currently on sale on Steam, Wartales is an open-world RPG in which you must lead a company of mercenaries in search of wealth and glory. Defeat your enemies in turn-based battles, explore different landscapes and discover many secrets in this dangerous medieval world.

PS5 Pro players are discovering that parts of Resident Evil Requiem now look dramatically different. Digital Foundry analyzed a recent patch that switched off ray tracing in Raccoon City. There are fewer visual artifacts, but the drab city streets may be less enjoyable to explore with Leon.

With a policy change, Epic Games Store now allows developers to offer free games outside of the storefront's weekly game giveaway program. The Assault: Survivor is the latest outcome of this change, and it will be available as a freebie until March 14, 2026.

Heart of the Machine hit 1.0 on March 6, 2026, to a 93% "Very Positive" rating and 1,500+ reviews. The sentient AI strategy-RPG is currently 50% off at $14.99 - you'll be introduced to hacking mechanics and massive narrative endgame paths.

The National Video Game Museum in Frisco, Texas, has acquired the Sony MSF-1, the earliest-known and only confirmed surviving Nintendo PlayStation development unit originally built for Sony’s planned Super Nintendo CD add-on.

The PlayStation 6 development details and specs started to leak in late 2025, and so far, many rumored details have surfaced. In a new video, a notable leaker, Moore's Law Is Dead, now adds that Sony is targeting 4K 120 FPS with ray tracing for PS6.

While Microsoft has yet to reveal the price for Project Helix, an insider claims that it will be very expensive and is being made for a specific audience.

Nintendo may hesitate to issue Switch 2 dev kits to some indie game studios. A developer for Dungeons of Dusk reports that, even after shipping the tools, the company is eager to filter out shovelware. Nintendo has also tweaked the eShop to stop prioritizing low-quality Switch 2 games.

A new analysis illustrates how some PC gamers lost patience with Sony’s cross-platform approach. More recent PlayStation exclusives also drew less interest than earlier ports. With disappointing sales, Sony may now permanently confine single-player PS5 games to its console.

Yes, Your Grace is an RPG set in a medieval universe. You embody a king and must respond to the needs and demands of your villagers. But be careful, because every decision counts, and you will have to make the right choices.

Humble has launched a new All-Star Alliance bundle, offering 10 games in total worth $259. However, you can score them for only $18, saving around $241.

Changzhou Hualande Software Technology released Metal Hunter on March 6, 2026, as a free-to-play wasteland RPG. Despite being an "experimental imitation" of an abandoned 2012 project, the title has secured an initial 88% positive rating and a modest peak of 216 players.

The entertainment giant claims President Trump’s tariffs delayed Switch 2 pre-orders, causing it significant financial losses and leading to a less-than-optimal launch.

The Steam Controller's stacked feature set make it ideal not only for PC games, but also console and emulation play.

Early hands-on time with Marathon, spanning roughly 10 hours, points to a distinctive extraction shooter with strong shell-based class design, layered faction progression, surreal presentation, and a dense UI that still needs smoothing out.

8BitMods has unveiled BitLink DC, a mod kit that makes Sega Dreamcast controllers wireless via a 2.4GHz dongle on original hardware and Bluetooth LE on PC/Mac, while adding rumble, motion controls, and virtual memory card support.

The Frost Fatales 2026 is a new game collection on Humble Bundle, and it's offering a total of seven games worth $128 in retail for just $10. These games are playable on the Steam Deck, and they come with good overall player ratings.

Ayaneo has finally launched the Pocket Air Mini x B.Duck Limited Edition. The official announcement provides more specifications after a recent leak showed fans what to expect. Pricing has just been announced, too.

Crowalt: Traces of the Lost Colony is currently free to keep on Steam until March 9, down from its usual $9.99 price. The point-and-click investigative adventure brings a 3-5 hour story and holds a "Very Positive" rating from players.

Project Helix may have more in common with the Steam Machine than the PS6. A popular industry consultant argues that to top Valve’s system, the new Xbox console must target more than PC gamers. Xbox exclusive games would provide platform-specific alternatives to the massive Steam library.

A modder revealed that he has successfully managed to port Linux to the PS5. To demonstrate the project, he shared a video showing GTA 5 Enhanced Edition running smoothly at 60 FPS.

According to a new report, Sony is testing dynamic pricing in the PlayStation Store, which means some users might see lower prices compared to others, depending on the region.

Blasphemous is a game in which you embody a hero who must save the world from a terrible curse. Travel through a dangerous world filled with enemies and bosses, and discover many secrets in this game, which is back at its lowest price on Steam.

Lenovo has announced when it will be launching its next gaming tablet. Equipped with an 8.8-inch display and Qualcomm's latest flagship chipset, the Legion Y700 Gen 5 will reach China before the Legion Tab Gen 5 makes its way to other markets.