Gaming

Wildlight Entertainment has confirmed that Highguard, which was released on January 26, will be shutting down next week.

Nvidia released the 595.71 Game Ready Drivers to fix issues caused by the previous release of 595.59. While the new driver addresses some of the major issues, it does bring some other new limitations.

Nearly three decades after its 1996 release, *Ken Griffey Jr.’s Winning Run* has yielded newly uncovered SNES cheat codes that unlock four hidden teams, thanks to findings by Cutting Room Floor contributor TakuikaNinja.

The 83-inch LG C5 OLED TV is now experiencing one of its lowest sale prices. Without needing an EDU discount, Greentoe has listed the 4K display for under $2300. The LG TV may make buyers think twice about a projector, with inky blacks to enhance movies and low-latency gaming.

Hydroneer is a game in which you must build your own mining operation, collect valuable resources, and manage your company with a masterful hand. Expand your business and discover new technologies to improve your efficiency.

The 8BitDo Arcade Controller is getting an upgrade kit that replaces the switches with more silent ones. The kit also includes new keycaps and a wrist rest.

Untitled Goose Game, House House’s 2020 co-op stealth sandbox that casts players as mischievous geese tormenting a village, is 55% off on Steam this week, dropping to $8.99 through March 6.

Hypixel Studios and CurseForge have launched the “Hytale New Worlds Modding Contest,” a $100,000 competition aimed at rewarding creators who build new assets, NPCs, creatures, biomes, bosses, and gameplay experiences for Hytale.

World Crafter TD, a game that blends survival crafting with tower defense, is currently free to keep on Steam for a limited time. This deal will expire on March 5.

Ayaneo may soon announce a new version of its cheapest handheld, the Pocket Air Mini. This new variant is a special edition of the device that's made in collaboration with the Chinese brand, B.Duck.

Microsoft has announced a new set of games that Xbox Game Pass members will be able to download and play this month.

ZTE has updated its Nubia gaming smartphone series with the Neo 5 GT. Equipped with a faster chipset than its predecessor, the new gaming smartphone also offers a massive battery, built-in cooling and dedicated shoulder triggers.

Capcom has announced the Capcom Town March lineup. Anyone can now play eight classic Capcom titles for free on smartphones and PCs using just a browser. Capcom Town is currently only available in a few regions.

Skull Queens Games officially put out Take a Hint on Steam March 2, 2026, and it kicked off with a perfect 100% positive review rating (albeit from only 20 reviews). The short, comic-style visual novel covers a high-stakes confrontation between best friends regarding a toxic relationship.

Phantom Squad, the debut tactical co-op top-down shooter from Ctrl Freak and Super Rare Originals, emphasizes tightly coordinated three-player teamwork, environmental tactics, and a large gadget kit, earning a “Very Positive” Steam rating based on 350+ reviews.

The JMGO N3 Ultimate triple-laser 4K projector has launched in Japan with Dolby Vision/Audio, DTS:X, and HDR10 certifications, a maximum brightness of 5,800 ISO lumens, Google TV 5.0, and a pixel-response rate of 1 ms when gaming at 240 Hz in 1080p mode.

Resident Evil Requiem has already set new Steam records and now turns attention to its performance on Linux. A recent benchmark comparison between Windows 11 and Linux CachyOS takes a closer look at how the game performs across multiple settings.

Designed specifically for latency-sensitive titles like osu! and Geometry Dash, the Sayodevice O3C mini features three magnetic Hall-effect keys with a customizable actuation point of just 0.05 mm. The keypad also includes a built-in IPS display, a rotary encoder, and hot-swappable switches, currently retailing for under $30 on AliExpress.

Nvidia recently released a new Game Ready driver version 595.71 to address the issues spotted in version 595.59, but it seems like Resident Evil Requiem players are still facing several issues.

Mewgenics was finally released on PC last month after a long wait, and it seems like Steam Deck users are enjoying the game more than anyone else.

The God of War universe is about to get even bigger with the launch of a new spinoff game. Expected to be announced this year and released in 2027, the new game will have a new, but familiar lead character.

A former leader at Microsoft envisions Valve replacing Xbox consoles in living rooms. Downplaying concerns about the Steam Machine price, Mike Ybarra is confident it will become an alternative to the PS5 and PS6. Without Xbox exclusive games, Microsoft may fail to generate interest in its hardware.

The Analogue Pocket is back. The handheld gaming device, which can play Nintendo Game Boy cartridges via an FPGA chip, will be available again from March 4, including the accompanying docking station. However, Analogue is raising the price for a second time.

Capcom’s Resident Evil Requiem shattered the franchise’s Steam record after its 27 February 2026 launch, peaking at 344,000 concurrent players and earning strong critical marks, including an 88 Metascore.

The Pokémon Company has released the Pokémon Red and Pokémon Blue Game Music Collection, a miniature Game Boy Juke Box that plays original chiptune tracks and sound effects via 45 swappable cartridges.

Xbox Game Pass' official X account has shared a new post, which suggests Cyberpunk 2077 might be heading to Game Pass soon.

Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2, a Gears of War-style hack-and-slash shooter with over 150,000 positive reviews, is discounted 67% on Steam to a historic low of $19.79 until March 7, 2026.

Lenovo has shared some good news for Legion Go owners following some disheartening rumors doing the rounds. The device will continue to get updates, but the frequency and meaningfulness of those updates is still a mystery.

Nvidia will soon be launching its GeForce Now service in India, and we had a chance to take an early sneak peek at the service. The technology demo felt very promising and has the potential to be a good hit, but many details about the service are still anybody's guess despite a Q1 2026 launch promise.

Microsoft’s cross-platform campaign continues, with details about the Starfield PS5 version emerging. A dependable leaker expects Standard and Premium editions to be available on its April 7th release date. Billbil-kun also believes a physical version will ship at a discounted price.

Hyper Sentinel Fusion, the retro-styled arcade shooter from Andrew and Rob Hewson, has launched a Kickstarter for a special edition that packages a DRM-free PC/Mac build on a floppy-disk-inspired USB drive, with the game targeting a summer 2026 release across PC, consoles, and collector formats.

Bandai Namco launched Tales of Berseria Remastered on Steam Feb 27, 2026 - it debuted to a "Mixed" 65% rating with a 635-player peak. The $39.99 port features 1.2x movement speed and early Grade Shop access but not-enough visual upgrades for the price.

The PS5 Pro has suddenly become harder to acquire on some storefronts. Positive Resident Evil Requiem reviews and impressive tech demos could explain a rise in sales. With GTA 6 looming, revamped PSSR upscaling empowers the PlayStation console to break new performance barriers.

The RayNeo Air 4 Pro AR glasses now come in two Batman-themed variants for fans of the comic book franchise. Tandem OLED microdisplays produce a virtual image up to 201-inches at 120 Hz, with support for HDR10 and 3D media from any USB-C source.

Lenovo has shown off its Legion Go Fold Concept handheld at MWC 2026. It can be used as a handheld console with the included controllers and a laptop/tablet without them.

Lenovo has unveiled a new 15-inch gaming laptop backed by AMD Strix Halo processors. Featuring AMD's powerful Radeon 8060S iGPU, the new laptop also includes an OLED display and full-sized arrow keys inside a body weighing about the same as a MacBook Air 15. Lenovo has confirmed availability for the new Legion 7a, too.

Lenovo has launched its latest high-end Android tablet globally. Equipped with a Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chipset and up to 16 GB of RAM, the tablet also features a 9,000 mAh battery inside its 360 g housing. Lenovo includes an 8.8-inch and 165 Hz display with the Legion Tab Gen 5, too.

Lenovo has released a new 16-inch gaming laptop. Available worldwide, the laptop combines a 240 Hz OLED display with an 84 Wh battery and AMD Ryzen AI 400 processors. Lenovo installs an Nvidia GeForce RTX 5060 GPU and 32 GB of RAM inside the Legion 7a too, which is noticeably smaller than the existing Legion 7i.

Battle Brothers is a turn-based RPG set in a medieval world where you must lead a mercenary company and face many dangers. Adapt your strategy according to each type of enemy and lead your soldiers to victory, while avoiding losses.

More than 5 years after its release, the list of PS5 exclusives remains brief. A comparison with the Switch 2 and Xbox consoles highlights which companies value cross-platform games. PlayStation exclusivity may gain a slight boost if Sony stops porting single-player titles to PCs, as rumored.

A now-deleted YouTube video has revealed that Anbernic's RG Vita Pro will ship with two operating systems. The handheld will follow in the footsteps of some older Anbernic devices such as the Anbernic RG353P.

Pokémon Winds and Pokémon Waves were unveiled during Pokémon’s 30th anniversary as the next mainline entries, launching Generation 10 with an open-world “windswept islands” region and new starters Browt (Grass), Pombon (Fire), and Gecqua (Water).

CheckMag While an Android device won't ever replace a dedicated handheld, there are a growing number of phenomenal triple-A games available directly from Google Play at very reasonable prices, and they work great on mediocre hardware like the Pixel 10 series.

A new insider claim suggests Capcom is planning a major Resident Evil series meeting in 2027 to review data from Resident Evil Requiem and recent remakes, which could potentially shape the franchise’s direction after RE9’s launch.

Bungie’s Marathon drew 143,000 concurrent Steam players on day one of its Server Slam beta, signaling renewed interest after earlier delays and uneven 2025 tests, even as counts later fell to roughly 70,000.

A new leak from @PlaystationSize states that GTA VI title IDs have appeared in the PlayStation database, and there's a chance that pre-orders could open soon. If true, the backend update is a very reassuring sign ahead of the game's November 19, 2026 launch window.

Laysara: Summit Kingdom hit its 1.0 release on Feb 27, 2026 - the game secured a "Very Positive" 83% rating and a 1,024 player peak. The vertical city builder introduces a 15-mission campaign and a 50% launch discount.

The rising cost of RAM and memory is affecting device manufacturers across the globe. Just after AYN announced a price increase for two of its devices, Retroid has followed suit with a price increase for the Pocket 6.

Laura Fryer, who helped launch the first Xbox console, has recounted a disturbing encounter during the 2004 GDC. In a hotel room with another executive, she denied a request to wear a bathrobe. After pressured to leave her position, Phil Spencer invited her to join his publishing team at Microsoft.