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Battlefield 6 recently prompted a Reddit user to reflect on his gaming preferences. (Image source: OpenAI)

"Old Man Mode": Battlefield 6 makes 50-year-old gamer realize how much his gaming tastes have changed

Battlefield is now over 20 years old, and many of its fans are middle-aged. Recently, one fan caught attention on Reddit by sharing a realization he had while playing Battlefield 6.

Marius Müller, 11 Aug 2025 15:32

Summer in Mara has a very positive vibe to it, with a Zelda-like color palette. Pictured - an ingame screemshot. (Image source: Steam)

Deal | $17 game for free: Well-received life-sim is being given away now, but keys are limited

Fanatical is giving away 100,000 Steam keys for Summer in Mara, a cozy farming and exploration sim. Normally $16.70, it gives you a taste of island life, sailing, and over 300 quests. Comes with full controller support.

Anubhav Sharma, 11 Aug 2025 15:07

DMCA abuse on Steam is out of control and Valve isn’t fixing it

Steam Workshop creators and the community are warning Valve about rampant DMCA abuse, as false claims are taking down popular mods across multiple games. Modders say the current system leaves them powerless to fight back.

Anubhav Sharma, 11 Aug 2025 13:39

Gamescom 2025: Technological innovations and gaming trends in focus at Europe's largest games convention (Image source: DallE3)

Gamescom 2025: Tech innovations and gaming trends in focus at Europe's largest games convention

Gamescom 2025 is set to officially kick off on 19 August with Opening Night Live. From 20 to 24 August, representatives from the gaming industry will showcase cutting-edge technological trends, new gaming hardware and the latest d...

Ulrich Mathey, 11 Aug 2025 12:37

Image from the game Starfield on Steam. (Image source: Steam)

A Star Wars mod is available for Starfield to make the wait for the next Star Wars game less painful

Fans of the Star Wars license can wait for the release of a new official game with this mod present on the game Starfield. And needless to say that it is almost complete and you will be able to rediscover many familiar places.

Alexis Stegmann, 11 Aug 2025 11:25

XMG Focus 17 M25 (image source: Notebookcheck)

XMG's Focus 17 M25 with the RTX 5070 Ti is currently the best value gaming laptop

The highest possible gaming performance for the lowest price - this is the motto of the new XMG Focus 17 M25 with the Nvidia GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Laptop GPU. Priced at 1849 Euros, it is cheaper than the comparable MSI Vector 16 HX,...

Andreas Osthoff, 11 Aug 2025 10:42

A screenshot of Final Fantasy VII Rebirth (image source: Square Enix)

Final Fantasy and Kingdom Hearts publisher Square Enix posts mixed financial results for its latest quarter

Square Enix posted a mixed bag of results, including higher profitability but lower revenue in a quarter that saw it spend less on marketing but also saw lower revenue due to a lack of heavy hitters in the games segment.

Rahim Amir Noorali, 11 Aug 2025 09:01

A screencap from Dragon Age Inquisition (image source: EA)

Former BioWare veteran explains why we wont get a Dragon Age: Origins remake

Former executive producer at BioWare, Mark Darrah, talked about how EA's approach to remasters and remakes put a spanner in the works for pitches from the former for multiple Dragon Age titles.

Rahim Amir Noorali, 11 Aug 2025 08:37

A screengrab from The Outer Worlds 2 (image source: Xbox)

The Outer Worlds 2 dev Leonard Boyarsky says "It was quite a shock" when Microsoft acquired Obsidian Entertainment

Obsidian tongue-in-cheek's reflects on what a dystopian corporate-driven future could look like and describes how Microsoft's acquisition of the studio looked like a 'what-if' episode rather than an obvious marriage of convenience...

Rahim Amir Noorali, 11 Aug 2025 05:51

CRT Photograph of Final Fantasy 7 on PS1 Image Source rFinalFantasy

Final Fantasy developer Koji Sugimoto baffled by fan appeal for 'charming' low-poly retro graphics on the PS1

While most gamers look at many PS1 titles and their graphics offerings with fondness and nostalgia, Final Fantasy developer Koji Sugimoto is far less enthused about the limitations he had to work with in the past.

Rahim Amir Noorali, 11 Aug 2025 05:29

A screengrab from the Diablo IV: Vessels of Hatred press release (image source: Blizzard)

The head of Diablo Rod Fergusson leaves Blizzard after a 5 year stint

Rod Fergusson, the general manager in charge of Diablo at Microsoft, has departed the company after 5 years of heading one of its most lucrative franchises.

Rahim Amir Noorali, 11 Aug 2025 04:55

The Battlefield 6 playtest banner is shown with controller (Image source: Electronic Arts, Microsoft Xbox Gaming with edits)

Battlefield 6 playtest ignites flick look debate, with claims it allows controller users to cheat

The Battlefield 6 playtest showcases new features that not all veterans of the series appreciate. Flick look enables gamers to instantly aim at targets 180 degrees behind them. Some Battlefield players believe controller users can...

Adam Corsetti, 11 Aug 2025 03:33

Limited edition McDonald's Pokémon TCG card is shown (Image source: Pokémon, Nintendo with edits)

McDonald's Pokémon TCG promotion in Japan ends in chaos with scalpers leaving wasted food

Scalpers continue to find ways to spoil the fun for collectors of Pokémon cards. Another promotion went awry when resellers hoarded McDonald’s Happy Meals. Per-customer limits did not prevent depleted quantities of limited-edition...

Adam Corsetti, 10 Aug 2025 23:28

The GameSir G7 Pro in its Mech White finish. (Image source: Paraph)

GameSir G7 Pro: GameSir expands availability of TMR joystick wireless controller with Hall effect and Micro switch triggers

GameSir has expanded the availability of its G7 Pro wireless controller. Now available on Amazon and the TikTok Shop in its Mech White finish, the GameSir G7 Pro retails for $79.99 with TMR joysticks, dual triggers, a large batter...

Alex Alderson, 10 Aug 2025 22:34

Battlefield 6 Open Beta Cover Art Image Source SteamDB

Battlefield 6 Open Beta surpasses 500,000 concurrent players on Steam moments after launch

Battlefield 6's Open Beta is posting player numbers that could indicate massive demand from gamers for the large-scale approach to FPS titles that the franchise has historically tapped into with varying amounts of success.

Rahim Amir Noorali, 10 Aug 2025 22:20

Light of Motiram Screenshot After Changes Image Source Steam Store

Tencent makes several changes to Light of Motarim as Sony's Horizon lawsuit kicks in

The move seems to be linked to either appeasing Sony or mitigating potential legal damages that Tencent might incur from the video game giant's lawsuit.

Rahim Amir Noorali, 10 Aug 2025 22:06

First Person Screenshot from Metal Gear Solid Delta Snake Eater Image Source Konami

Hideo Kojima is working on Metal Gear's spiritual successor "Physint" all by himself for now

While Kojima Productions continues to work on its Xbox exclusive OD, Hideo Kojima is splitting time to work on Physint "at the conceptual stage."

Rahim Amir Noorali, 10 Aug 2025 21:30

Game image from The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time on Nintendo 3DS. (Image source: Nintendo)

Here's what The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time would look like if released today

The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time is a game that has left its mark on millions of gamers around the world. And here's what it might have looked like if it had been released today.

Alexis Stegmann, 10 Aug 2025 20:30

There are only four 8BitDo controllers with full compatibility with the Steam Deck and SteamOS. (Image source: 8BitDo)

How to connect an 8BitDo controller to the Steam Deck (or SteamOS)

A few 8BitDo controllers have gained official Steam Compatibility, allowing owners to use them with a Steam Deck or SteamOS device without the need for any workaround. Here's a guide explaining how to connect a compatible controll...

Habeeb Onawole, 10 Aug 2025 19:29

Deal | Free game giveaway: Adventure-strategy game with 8 hours of playtime now free-to-claim

You can play as a sarcastic ex-tyrant forced to save the kingdom he once ruled in Ceville, a comedic point-and-click adventure. Now free to claim DRM-free on Indiegala.

Anubhav Sharma, 10 Aug 2025 17:51

600 "Overwhelmingly Positive" reviews in 3 days: New tranquil life-sim hits Steam with launch discount in tow

Tiny Bookshop is a new cozy shopkeeping sim set in a seaside town, and it's out now on PC, Mac, Linux, and Switch. You sell books and explore hand-drawn locations in this $17.99 game, which has nearly 600 "Overwhelmingly Positive"...

Anubhav Sharma, 10 Aug 2025 14:56

In Battle of Rebels, you as player have to clear infected zones, draw out an alien boss, earn an access key, and shut down each machine across 5 levels. Pictured - an in-game screenshot. (Image source: Steam)

New multiplayer sci-fi shooter will land on Steam, Switch, PlayStation, and PC late August

Battle of Rebels arrives August 28 on Switch, PS5, PS4, and Steam, with both single-player gameplay and 2v2 cross-platform multiplayer. It also features full controller support, and will have physical editions for Switch and PS5 a...

Anubhav Sharma, 10 Aug 2025 11:12

Fallstruktur is currently rated as "Very Positive" by players. Pictured: edited screenshot from the game. (Image source: Steam)

New challenging platformer genre free game climbs Steam trending chart shortly after launch

Fallstruktur, a free game that released on Steam on August 6, 2025, has already made it to the "New & Trending" chart of the platform. This 3D platformer currently has a "Very Positive" player rating with over 80 reviews.

Abid Ahsan Shanto, 10 Aug 2025 08:31

PS5 console shown below dollar sign (Image source: Sony PlayStation with edits)

PS5 price increase due to tariffs less likely after Sony shifts console production outside of China

Concerns over higher PlayStation console prices have so far proven unwarranted. Sony CFO Lin Tao explained that the company moved PS5 production away from China to mitigate the effects of U.S. Tariffs. Despite reporting increasing...

Adam Corsetti, 10 Aug 2025 02:05

Logos for Mastercard, Riot Games, and VCT Americas are shown (Image source: Mastercard, Riot Games, Valorant Champions Tour Americas YouTube with edits)

Blamed for Steam games ban, Mastercard encourages censorship during Riot Games VCT livestreams

Mastercard’s ties to the esports world have led to more evidence of censorship. A source leaked messages from the Riot Games sponsor to livestream channels during the Valorant Champions Tour. The payment processor asked moderators...

Adam Corsetti, 09 Aug 2025 21:27

"WB Play The Legends" games bundle from Humble Bundle packs $635 worth of games for a minimum price of just $14.16. (Image source: Humble Bundle)

Deal | Humble Bundle packs $600 worth of games at just $15, but not for long

A new Humble Bundle has recently gone live, offering games worth over $600 for only around $15. This bundle consists of several critically acclaimed games from the Batman, Suicide Squad, Superman, and Mortal Kombat franchises, off...

Sambit Saha, 09 Aug 2025 20:16

Where Winds Meet is one of the 6 free-to-play games featured in the list, and visually, it rivals some AA and AAA titles out there. Pictured - a screenshot from the game. (Image source: Steam)

Extremely promising free-to-play Steam games that will launch soon

CheckMag From zombie MMOs and pirate survival to wuxia open worlds and roguelite billiards, these six upcoming free-to-play Steam games exhibit a lot of potential. Some of these can be tried out right now, thanks to demos and ongoing playt...

Anubhav Sharma, 09 Aug 2025 15:46

Until August 11, Call of Juarez: Gunslinger is available on Steam with a 90 % discount. (Image source: Steam)

Deal | Steam: Quick shooter action – “fantastically narrated” with 94% positive reviews, available for $1.50

If you’re looking for fast-paced shootouts without complex gunplay, Call of Juarez: Gunslinger offers exactly that. It is currently available on Steam with a 90% discount for around $1.50.

Marius Müller, 09 Aug 2025 15:38

Per the leak, the upcoming free game on mobile will be Hidden Folks. Pictured: an edited screenshot from the game. (Image source: Epic Games Store)

Leak reveals upcoming Epic Games Store free game ahead of official announcement

Epic Games Store is currently giving away two free PC games and one mobile freebie. While the storefront has already confirmed what's in store for PC next week, a new leak has revealed that the mobile game giveaway will be ahead o...

Abid Ahsan Shanto, 09 Aug 2025 15:24

The superhero MMO Ship of Heroes will launch on Steam on October 18. (Image source: Steam)

Steam: New superhero MMO with old-school vibes and teamplay focus launches in just a few days

If you’re into superheroes and classic MMOs, Ship of Heroes might be just what you’re looking for. The game focuses on team play that, true to old-school MMO style, relies on real communication. It’s set to launch on Steam on Augu...

Marius Müller, 09 Aug 2025 15:22

Image from Battlefield 6 (Image source: EA / Battlefield Studios)

Battlefield 6 anti-cheat software has blocked over 330,000 cheaters

While Battlefield 6's open beta was a great success, the game's anti-cheat system blocked over 330,000 cheat attempts. And that could mean an invasion when the game will be released on October 10, 2025.

Alexis Stegmann, 09 Aug 2025 11:16

The Uncharted Realms bundle will remain active until August 23, 2025. Pictured: Steam Deck running Fort Solis. (Image source: Notebookcheck, Steam, and Humble Bundle - edited)

Deal | Steam Deck–playable adventure games worth ~$200 drop to $12 in new Humble Bundle deal

Humble Bundle has introduced a new game collection called Uncharted Realms. It contains nine adventure games with Steam Deck compatibility. All of them are well-rated and have a combined value of around $200.

Abid Ahsan Shanto, 09 Aug 2025 10:33

A recently publicised Nintendo patent adds crank functionality and a some sort of mechanical wheel to the Switch 2 Joy-Con (Image Source: Nintendo / WIPO)

Nintendo patent potentially adds click wheel and crank accessories to the Switch 2 Joy-Con

Nintendo is utilising the mouse sensor to potentially add new accessories to the Joy-Con 2, but it's hard not to draw similarities to the Playdate.

David Devey, 09 Aug 2025 10:00

GTA VI Screenshot Image Source Rockstar Games

Take-Two CEO Strauss Zelnick sidesteps GTA VI pricing speculation, refuses to commit to an $80 price tag for the title

Grand Theft Auto 6 might come with a significantly higher ask as its CEO dodged questions aimed at establishing a base price tag for what is indisputedly one of the most anticipated titles of 2026.

Rahim Amir Noorali, 09 Aug 2025 08:33

Jason Duval Grand Theft Auto VI Trailer 2 Image Source Rockstar Games

The Grand Theft Auto franchise has sold over 455 million units as Take-Two Interactive gears up for GTA VI

The count includes all major Grand Theft Auto title releases, as well as its standalone 'Episodes from Liberty City' offerings.

Rahim Amir Noorali, 09 Aug 2025 08:22

The Razer Wolverine V3 Pro wireless gaming controller features an Xbox-style layout (Image source: Notebookcheck)

Deal | Razer Wolverine V3 Pro wireless gaming controller with Hall Effect Joysticks drops to lowest-ever price on Amazon

Razer’s Wolverine V3 Pro wireless gaming controller has recorded a significant 14% price drop on Amazon, reaching its all-time low price. The wireless controller has an Xbox-style layout, an 8-way floating D-pad, Hall Effect joyst...

Abhinav Fating, 09 Aug 2025 08:20

Two players sneaking in Metal Gear Solid Delta Snake Eater Fox Hunt Multiplayer Mode Image Source Konami Website

Konami quietly reveals fall release window for Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater's Fox Hunt multiplayer mode

The multiplayer mode for the highly anticipated remake of what many argue is one of the finest PS2 titles out there is now slated for a fall 2025 release date.

Rahim Amir Noorali, 09 Aug 2025 07:39

Epomaker EK68 wireless mechanical keyboard. (Image source: Epomaker)

Deal | Epomaker wireless mechanical keyboard drops to $21.15 in 50% off Amazon sale

The Epomaker EK68 is a 68% compact mechanical keyboard with a volume knob, full aluminium case, and triple-mode connectivity. Ordinarily, it would be a standout budget mechanical keyboard, but at the sale price of just $21.15, it'...

Julian van der Merwe, 09 Aug 2025 07:10

The EA Sports FC 26 Switch 2 banner is shown (Image source: Nintendo of America, EA Sports with edits)

EA Sports FC 26 Switch 2 beta testers claim its 30 fps visuals don't maximize handheld's specs

Boosted Switch 2 specs enable publishers like EA to offer feature parity with other consoles. Despite the added power, some EA Sports FC 26 beta testers are reporting disappointing performance. The two most frequent complaints are...

Adam Corsetti, 09 Aug 2025 03:02

Stardew Valley Steam screenshot showing character holding a star in a thunder storm

Deal | Steam sale discounts genre-defining cozy RPG with 98% positive reviews, 120,000 daily players

Stardew Valley is on sale on Steam for 30% off, bringing it to $10.49 — just shy of its best-ever sale price of $7.49. The cozy RPG offers you an open-ended adventure in a quaint town quietly facing off against an outside enemy th...

Julian van der Merwe, 09 Aug 2025 01:43

Genshin Impact characters pictured next to PS4 (Image source: Cognosphere, Sony PlayStation with edits)

More live service games will abandon the PS4 for the PS5 following Genshin Impact, according to report

A surprising number of gamers still rely on Sony’s last-gen system as their console of choice. Unfortunately, more live service PS4 games may soon no longer receive updates. A Games Industry article suggests that other publishers ...

Adam Corsetti, 08 Aug 2025 22:41

Xbox cancels game that looked promising despite four years of development

Although it looked promising when it was announced in 2021, this game has recently been canceled by Xbox, ruining four years of work. However, more information should be available soon.

Alexis Stegmann, 08 Aug 2025 20:33

Keychron P1 HE DayZ Special Edition wireless gaming keyboard

Keychron reveals DayZ special edition wireless gaming keyboard with sleek themed keycaps, an all-aluminium build, and analogue switch trickery

The Keychron DayZ Special Edition P1 HE wireless gaming keyboard features wireless connectivity, a full aluminium case with a soft gasket mount, and a customisable volume knob. The 75% gaming keyboard relies on some of the best Ha...

Julian van der Merwe, 08 Aug 2025 19:25

The LG UltraGear OLED 34GX900A supports AMD FreeSync Premium Pro and Nvidia G-Sync technologies. (Image source: LG)

UltraGear OLED 34GX900A: LG refreshes 34-inch OLED gaming monitor with new release

LG has updated its OLED gaming monitor portfolio with the UltraGear OLED 34GX900A. Equipped with a Gen 2 34-inch WOLED panel, the UltraGear OLED 34GX900A surpasses the UltraGear OLED 34GS95QE with a 65 W capable USB Type-C port an...

Alex Alderson, 08 Aug 2025 19:16

The UltraGear OLED 45GX900A is the third 45-inch GX9 monitor that LG has released this year. (Image source: LG)

UltraGear OLED 45GX900A: LG releases new 45-inch ultra-wide gaming monitor with two changes from older model

The UltraGear OLED 45GX900A is LG's latest 45-inch OLED gaming monitor. Built around a 1440p and 240 Hz WOLED panel, the 45GX900A can already be picked up in multiple markets with two major changes from last year's UltraGear OLED ...

Alex Alderson, 08 Aug 2025 19:10

The UltraGear OLED 39GX900A is the second 39-inch OLED gaming monitor LG has launched this year. (Image source: LG)

LG releases UltraGear OLED 39GX900A gaming monitor with 65 W USB port but familiar 240 Hz WOLED panel

LG has introduced another 39-inch curved OLED gaming monitor. Based around the company's Gen 2 WOLED panel, the UltraGear OLED 39GX900A mirrors the 39GX90SA and 39GS95QE but with a feature set that puts the 39GX900A between its si...

Alex Alderson, 08 Aug 2025 19:03

Framework Desktop PC running Bazzite OS connected to a monitor showing a Steam gaming interface, resembling a console setup. (Image source: ETA Prime)

Framework PC transforms into a Steam console using Bazzite

YouTuber ETA Prime tested the AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 395 in the Framework Desktop with Bazzite OS, turning it into a near-Steam console. Horizon Zero Dawn and Cyberpunk 2077 ran smoothly with great thermals and minimal fan noise.

Anmol Dubey, 08 Aug 2025 18:45

InZOI Island Getaway free DLC snorkelling screenshot showing sharks and fish in shallow waters

Free DLC incoming in bid to salvage former Steam chart-topper life sim game

Once touted as a The Sims-killer, inZOI's popularity has tapered off, and Krafton is seemingly hoping to reinvigorate its life simulator with a new free FLC called Island Getaway. The free DLC will be available on 20 August, and i...

Julian van der Merwe, 08 Aug 2025 18:29