The Precinct becomes Steam Deck Verified days after release
The Precinct, a sandbox cop sim set in 1983, was granted Steam Deck Verified status just days after launch. It blends dynamic crime patrols with full handheld support.
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Walmart continues to cancel Nintendo Switch 2 pre-order sales for asking support questions
Walmart support is proving that it can hurt to ask a question. Requests for updates or changing addresses have led to canceled Nintendo Switch 2 pre-order sales. Some gamers suspect that Walmart oversold the console, and the store...
Deal | PlayStation Days of Play 2025 PS5 deals leak, including €100 off consoles and discounted PS Plus price
Details about the next PlayStation Days of Play sale are now available. Starting on May 28th, Sony will offer noteworthy PS5 deals, including a €100 reduction on Slim and Pro consoles. Gamers should also prepare for sale prices on...
Deal | Steam: “Praise the gameplay god” – highly rated tactics game free to play for a limited time
A refined and strategic combat system, featuring fresh mechanics that set it apart from genre staples like XCOM, led GameStar to headline their review with "Praise be to the gameplay god." Combined with the current free promotion,...
This new game could usher in a new era of MMOs – beta release imminent
In an interview, Npixel shared how their upcoming MMORPG Chrono Odyssey aims to redefine the genre by focusing on player freedom, innovative time-based mechanics and a flexible class system. A closed beta is scheduled for June wit...
Elden Ring: NightReign release date, times, and pre-load details
FromSoftware has shared exact unlock times for Elden Ring: Nightreign across North America and global regions. The pre-loads begin 48 hours prior on PS5, Xbox Series X|S and PC - just in time to download before launch.
Ranking: Best thin-and-light gaming laptops
June 2025 update. The allure of thin-and-light gaming laptops lies in their unique combination of slim, lightweight cases and powerful hardware, making them ideal for gaming on the go. Naturally, these devices also offer plenty of performance for other demanding tasks, but gaming is the focus here. This regularly updated list includes the best thin and light gaming laptops we've recently tested and rated.
RedMagic 10S Pro series adds built-in Windows PC game emulator
The RedMagic 10S Pro series will officially debut in China on May 26, 2025. Days ahead of the release, the company has shared that the upcoming gaming phones will feature a pre-loaded Windows emulator for running PC games.
Switch 2 leak claims Nintendo Direct may happen near console's release date with focus on games
A Nintendo Direct could answer many remaining questions about upcoming Switch 2 games. In his latest Switch 2 leak, PH Brazil expects an event close to the console's June 5th debut. The showcase may feature Metroid Prime 4: Beyond...
Razer Blade 16 RTX 5080 laptop review: Almost as fast but so much cheaper
$1000 savings over the RTX 5090 option. We all prefer to have the GeForce RTX 5090 configuration, of course, but when the RTX 5080 option is $1000 less expensive, the slower SKU suddenly becomes so much more attractive. The performance deficit between the RTX 5080 and RTX 5090 can be narrower than one might expect.
AMD Ryzen AI 9 365 | Nvidia GeForce RTX 5080 Laptop | 16.00" | 2.1 kg
AMD Ryzen AI 9 365 | Nvidia GeForce RTX 5080 Laptop | 16.00" | 2.1 kg
Deal | Brutal multiplayer hack-and-slash shooter with 160K+ reviews gets biggest-ever discount on Steam
Warhammer 40K: Space Marine 2 is now 40% off on Steam at $35.99, hitting its lowest price to date. With very strong reviews, co-op gameplay, and an active player base, this may be the best time to jump in.
Deal | Brutal skills-based Doom-like hack-n-slash roguelike with highly stylised visuals and Overwhelmingly Positive Steam reviews hits record-low price in new deal
Mortal Sin is a first-person hack-n-slash roguelike with a strong emphasis on skills-based melee combat with a bit of spectacle fighter DNA added to the mix. Players carve through endless hordes of monsters in this heavily stylise...
Deal | Costco confirms launch day Nintendo Switch 2 price and discounts on games and Pro Controller
Costco is providing rare chances for lower Switch 2 prices on the console's release date. The Mario Kart World Bundle and the Pro Controller are a better value than at other retailers. Costco members can also pre-order a discounte...
Valve hints more third-party SteamOS devices are on the way
Lenovo's Legion Go S won't be the only Powered by SteamOS device for long. Valve has revealed it is working with more partners and is open to more OEMs licensing SteamOS.
New Steam co-op open-world RPG that blends cosy gaming, monster hunting, and city builder mechanics attracts nearly 50,000 players in under 3 days after launch
Fantasy Life i: The Girl Who Steals Time is "slow-life RPG" that drops players into a fantasy world. After that, the world is your oyster, with plenty of activities to engage in, from fishing and farming to monster hunting, questi...
The PL4800 Audi Sport Edition is a $700 gaming chair from Vertagear
Vertagear is collaborating with Audi to design a collection of high-end gaming chairs featuring design components from the German automaker. The chairs are already available for preorder although shipping doesn't start till mid-Ju...
Battlefield 6 leak: Free-to-play battle royale mode allows eliminated players to help teammates with drones, turrets, cameras
Dataminers have found that Battlefield 6 will have a battle royale mode with some interesting and unique features. It is said to be the remaster of “Operation Firestorm” from Battlefield V.
4,000 nits and 540 Hz: Asus shares details about future gaming monitor sporting new Tandem RGB OLED panel
Asus has shared early details about a new ultra-fast OLED gaming monitor. Scheduled for release before the end of the year, the new ROG Strix or ROG Swift model will be an early example of LG Display's Tandem RGB OLED panel techno...
Arc Raiders may release early next month, or at least have a release date announcement
Arc Raiders fans have something to look forward to as June 6 marks an important date for the extraction shooter. Coinciding with Summer Game Fest, the developers may share a release date for the game or even better, release the ga...
Some Nintendo Switch 2 games will support a USB mouse instead of ergonomically-challenged Joy-Cons
Mouse mode in certain Switch 2 games will support more than Joy-Cons. A Nobunaga’s Ambition: Awakening demo explained how a USB-connected mouse is also an option. Ergonomic mice should be more comfortable to hold than the stock Sw...
Resident Evil 9 will be a third person game, originally developed as an open-world multiplayer title
Resident Evil 9 is shaping up to be much more than just another RE game. The leaks and rumors point towards a major overhaul and a third-person perspective, possibly with an optional first-person mode.
Epic Games Store fans decipher cryptic Mystery Game giveaway clues ahead of time
The Epic Games Store has just started a new round of giveaways in the middle of its Mega Sale 2025. The storefront has also published a new round of teasers for its next Mystery Game giveaway, which fans and a certain leaker have ...
Ranking: The best gaming handhelds tested by Notebookcheck
April 2025 update. A truly pocketable gaming PC. What seemed impossible a few years ago is now available in numerous shapes and sizes. The most important differentiating criterion when it comes to portable consoles is the support of an almost infinite number of PC games. We list the best systems we have thoroughly tested up to now here in this article.
Deal | GOG is now giving away a classic strategy game for free until May 29
Warhammer 40,000: Rites of War is now free to claim on GOG until May 29, 2025. Originally released in 1999, this classic turn-based strategy game is returning as part of GOG's preservation program.
Valve releases major new SteamOS update with Asus ROG Ally, Lenovo Legion Go and Legion Go S support
Valve has finally released SteamOS 3.7 to its stable software branch. Available as SteamOS 3.7.8, the new update adds official support for the Lenovo Legion Go S while also offering integration across the Legion Go and the Asus RO...
Deal | Fantasy epic at lowest price ever: RPG trilogy with 800K+ positive reviews now 88% off on Steam
Epic tales, impactful choices and one of the most iconic fantasy worlds in gaming history: The Witcher Trilogy brings together all three main titles of the acclaimed series – now available on Steam with an 88% discount at its best...
Xpad GT: Infinix launches new affordable gaming tablet with 13-inch 144 Hz display
Infinix has launched a new affordable gaming tablet, the Xpad GT. It features an old flagship SoC, the Snapdragon 888, which is paired with 8 GB of RAM and 256 GB of storage. The launch price in Malaysia is MYR 1,699, about $402.
Unbelievable record: Free Roblox game hits 5 million concurrent players – more than any game on Steam
Grow A Garden is a relaxing farming game that has taken Roblox by storm. Created in just three days by a teenager, it reached over 5 million concurrent players – more than double the peak player count of Counter-Strike 2.
Deal | Best Steam price yet: 130-hour CRPG drops to all-time low
If you're into classic CRPGs with tactical combat and plenty of player choice, there's an interesting deal on Steam right now: Warhammer 40,000: Rogue Trader is 50% off for the first time, bringing the price down to just $25.
Deal | Retroid slashes Pocket 4 Pro price to $149 in celebration of 618 shopping festival
Thanks to a month-long promotion, the Retroid Pocket 4 Pro is available to buy at a significantly discounted price. The 2023 Android gaming handheld can run emulated games from a variety of consoles including the PS2, PSP, Nintend...
New BioShock game reveal looks imminent as 2K is reportedly gearing up for an announcement
A new BioShock game might soon be unveiled. According to a new rumor posted online, publisher 2K Games is reportedly preparing an announcement about the BioShock franchise. While we don't know the nature of the announcement yet, i...
Game Boy’s library expands, as Nintendo adds 4 new games
Nintendo has updated its Game Boy – Nintendo Switch Online app with four retro classics: Gradius: Interstellar Assault, Kirby’s Star Stacker, Survival Kids, and The Sword of Hope. The update is available to all Switch Online subsc...
8 GB GPUs still have a place in the market but they are no longer enough for 1080p gaming in 2025
In a recent X post, AMD's Frank Azor argued that gamers who play at 1080p don't need more than 8 GB VRAM. However, that statement is not entirely correct, and while there is a market for 8 GB GPUs, they should be far cheaper than ...
Sony-backed Mukti brings an India-set narrative to PlayStation 5 under the India Hero Project
Sony-backed Mukti is a narrative-driven adventure set in India for PlayStation 5 under the India Hero Project. The developers are working closely with PlayStation to implement DualSense haptics and adaptive triggers, aiming to dee...
Deal | FromSoftware's iconic mech combat game gets a sizeable price cut on Steam
Armored Core 6: Fires of Rubicon has received a price cut on Steam. While it isn't as challenging as other FromSoftware offerings, some segments will definitely give you a hard time.
Live-action Elden Ring movie announced with Alex Garland as director
Bandai Namco has announced it has partnered with Alex Garland and A24 Films entertainment to make an Elden Ring movie. Unfortunately, we don't have a trailer or even a release timeline yet.
Deal | Switch-compatible 8BitDo Pro 2 Bluetooth controller with Hall effect sticks falls to new low Amazon price
The 8BitDo Pro 2 can replace multiple accessories in a complex gaming setup. Hall effect analog sticks add to its durability, whether used as a Switch controller or mobile gaming companion. The 8BitDo controller is seeing its stee...
Talisman, the revived tabletop RPG classic, is getting yet another expansion
Hasbro and Avalon Hill announced this week their plans to release a new Talisman expansion this fall.
Keychron B2 Pro is a lightweight low-profile wireless keyboard for Apple users that claims 300 hours battery life, advanced customisation with ZMK firmware
Keychron has officially launched the B2 Pro, an ultra-slim, fully customisable, low-profile wireless keyboard with a 96% layout and highly customisable firmware. The keyboard's layout is designed for Apple users, but comes in at a...
Deal | New Warhammer 40K: Boltgun spin-off lets you slay demons with words, and it's completely free
Warhammer 40,000: Boltgun - Words of Vengeance is a spin-off to the Doom-inspired boomer shooter that has you killing demons by typing randomized words and phrases. It's also completely free to play.
The PowerA Advantage Nintendo Switch 2 controller with Hall effect sticks is now up for pre-order
After Nintendo raised the price of Switch 2 accessories, PowerA is launching a cheaper wired controller. The PowerA Advantage boasts the Hall effect analog sticks missing from the Switch 2 Pro controller. While the Advantage has a...
Deal | Epic Games Store: New free game giveaway now available on Android and iOS but only for a short time
Epic Games has refreshed its mobile gaming service with a new title. Available until next week and inspired by classic Kaijū movies, Gigapocalypse allows you to create a customisable giant monster before battling it out across a s...
Deal | Free to claim: Relaxing puzzle game worth $5.99 goes 100% off for 9 days
Epic Landscapes Jigsaw is free to claim on Xbox and PC. The game has real-world nature puzzles and no ads or in-app purchases. it supports all Microsoft platforms and runs offline. Offer ends in 9 days.
Epic Games Store announces new Mystery Game giveaways to end May 2025
The Epic Games Store has revealed its free game giveaway plans to round out May 2025. Returning to its Mystery Game offering for at least another week, the storefront has confirmed that two titles will be discounted to $0.00 apiec...
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt special edition Xbox standard and Elite controllers announced
CD Projekt Red is celebrating the 10th anniversary of The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt and to commemorate the occasion, two special edition Xbox controllers have been revealed. The standard controller is available at the Xbox store while ...
Deal | Epic Games Store unveils 3 new mystery free games worth nearly $80
The second batch of mystery free games on Epic Games Store is now live. This game giveaway is part of the Mega Sale 2025 with a total value of $79.97, and it will expire on May 29 at UTC 15:00.
Switch 2 GameChat demands phone number registration
Those who want to use GameChat to interact with their friends while playing on their Switch 2 will need to register their phone numbers with Nintendo. Children under the age of 16 will need approval from their parent or guardian t...
Deal | Epic Games Store Mega Sale 2025: Up to 85% off on top-rated titles
Besides offering mystery free games during the Mega Sale 2025 event, Epic Games has also discounted a good number of top-rated titles by up to 85%. This limited-time game sale event will expire on June 12 at 15:00 UTC.
Assassin's Creed Shadows DLC Claws of Awaji release date and multiplayer mode details leaked
The first Assassin's Creed Shadows DLC could be ready by September 2025. Claws of Awaji will add 10 hours of content to the game, as well as new skills and weapons. Insider Gaming also shared more details about future multiplayer ...
Medion Erazer Beast 18 X1 laptop review: How does the RTX 5080 perform in the gaming giant?
Medion is aiming high. With a price tag exceeding $4,000, the Erazer Beast 18 X1 MD62731 is mainly targeted at passionate gamers with the proper budget. In return, it provides the latest high-end hardware from Intel and Nvidia. We compare the 18-inch model with its competitors and other variants based on the latest CPU/GPU.
Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX | Nvidia GeForce RTX 5080 Laptop | 18.00" | 3.6 kg
Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX | Nvidia GeForce RTX 5080 Laptop | 18.00" | 3.6 kg
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