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The folks at Digital Foundry have now chimed in with their take on GTA 6 not having a physical edition at launch. Unfortunately, gamers who buy GTA 6 in retail stores will only get a download code in the game box and not the actual game. This sparked an intense debate online about the nature of game ownership.

No sooner had Valve opened SteamOS to more hardware than what appears to be the first Steam Machine clone surfaced in China. The listing is currently fueling heated debate in the Steam Machine subreddit – but not because everyone is eager to buy one.

For the first time ever, Transport Fever costs just $3 on Steam. For that, management-sim fans get a deep transport tycoon experience with trains, ships, aircraft, supply chains and 150 years of transport history.

The Lenovo Legion Y700 is getting another refresh, and this time, it's going to be more compact than the Gen 5 model. It's expected to feature an OLED display, and the company has just confirmed support for 5G connectivity.

Sony recently increased the prices of the PS5, PS5 Pro, and PlayStation Portal due to the ongoing memory crisis. And it seems like things are only going to get worse for gamers.

Amazon has added four new titles to Luna, which Prime members can download and play now. Each game has a deadline, and you must claim it before it expires.

Crowds aren’t flocking to GameStop to secure their GTA 6 PS5 and Xbox copies. Employees also report angry customers upset that the Standard Edition is missing a disc. Many buyers are opting to pre-order the digital Ultimate Edition for a price of $100, which isn’t sold in physical storefronts.

Project Castaway is an open world survival game where you explore different environments, gather resources, and build shelters to survive. And right now, this game is available for less than $7 on Steam.

The storage and memory shortage threaten to inflate PS6 and Project Helix prices. Developers like Del Walker also aren’t anxious for the new PlayStation and Xbox consoles to debut. The ex-Naughty Dog artist cautions that they will balloon budgets, resulting in more layoffs.

A Steam Controller with an empty battery is a true luxury problem, given that the gamepad is sold out until next year. Still, a clever web app shows that the Steam Controller can move on its own to the charging puck, just like a robot vacuum, to recharge almost automatically.

Sony aims to reclaim some of its following that transitioned to PCs. In a new investor Q&A, the company suggested that accessories and console exclusives could convince these gamers. SIE also alluded to mobile PlayStation hardware, which may include a PS6 handheld.

GTA 6 comes out on November 19, and pre-orders are live on PlayStation and Xbox. The latter allows players a chance to get a discount on the game or get it for free.

AYN has announced the new pricing details for three of its handhelds. The new prices will take effect in early July and includes the Thor, Odin 3, and Odin 2 Portal.

In a move that many in the gaming community online consider an elaborate 'ragebait' scheme, one scalper has announced his intentions to 'corner' the digital preorder market for GTA VI. This is why things might not play out as expected for them.

MetaPCs has opened preorders for the Steamroller, a standard desktop gaming PC with SteamOS pre-installed alongside a Ryzen 5 9600X, Radeon RX 7600, 16GB DDR5 RAM, and a 1TB NVMe SSD. While more powerful than Valve’s compact Steam Machine-style hardware, the Steamroller targets a different audience.

As the expected 2027 release of the Sony PlayStation 6 approaches, many people are arguing online that it could be wise for Sony to delay the PS6 until RAM and SSD prices come down. Several leakers and keen-eyed observers have pushed back against a possible PS6 delay. Moore's Law Is Dead is one of them.

Many people see the Steam Machine as little more than an expensive mini PC for the living room. However, a recent Reddit thread suggests that Valve’s compact gaming PC could be interesting for a range of use cases that many users may not have considered.

One of Steam’s most realistic GT racing simulations is cheaper than ever: Assetto Corsa Competizione has received a 90% discount for the first time and now costs around $4.

Valve is yet to reveal when the Steam Frame will launch and how much it will cost. However, it seems like compatibility ratings for games have started appearing.

A new report suggests that the library of Xbox Game Pass games could shrink. A Caboodle Games representative claims that Microsoft is pausing deals with third-party studios. The company recently reduced the price of the subscription service, but also removed new Call of Duty titles.

The ongoing memory crisis has forced several companies to increase the prices of their products, and it seems like things are only going to get worse.

RedMagic has confirmed the Astra 2 as its next flagship gaming tablet. The device will arrive as the international version of the China-bound RedMagic Gaming Tablet 5 Pro, which is confirmed to feature a 185Hz OLED display and the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chipset.

If the GTA 6 map is as vast as expected, community resources will save hours of aimless wandering. There is already an interactive tool available that approximates the position of landmarks. The updated resource has benefited from new screenshots that accompanied the start of pre-orders.

PlayStation Plus subscribers will lose access to 8 games in July 2026. The list includes Risk of Rain 2, Tropico 6, Cursed to Golf, and more.

Farthest Frontier is a city builder that was fully released on October 23, 2025, where you build and manage a city in wild lands while meeting the needs of your citizens. But dangers lurk everywhere, and you’ll need to be prepared for any eventuality.

GTA 6 trailers #1 and #2 now include affiliate links to the PlayStation Store, but not to Xbox’s marketplace. Microsoft was reportedly already trailing Sony in pre-order sales by more than anticipated. Critics say the company is neglecting the game, which is being advertised like a PS5 exclusive.

Asus updated its compact gaming/multimedia laptop ROG Zephyrus G14 for 2026 at some areas including the switch to a new Panther Lake mobile processor from Intel. Thanks to improved efficiency numbers, the battery runtimes are much better than before.

HoYoverse released the "Death of the Elation" trailer for Honkai Star Rail version 4.3, confirming voice cast assignments and backstory for Lord Ravager Asat Pramad.

Record-high console prices have driven PS5 and Xbox hardware sales to historic U.S. lows, with Sony and Microsoft hit by steep unit declines despite broader market spending gains.

Lenovo seems to be planning to release a fourth Legion tablet, as images of an unreleased model have begun circulating. The tablet was on display at a game festival in China, but its specs are unknown.

Ayaneo’s Pocket Micro 2, a premium retro handheld upgraded with a Snapdragon 865 and improved memory/storage options, sold out immediately after launch and will not be restocked.

Capcom’s Resident Evil Requiem patch 1.3.1 eases the “Leon must die forever” endgame mode by reducing early-tier enemy aggression, health, damage, and encounter pressure across all platforms. The update also strengthens key combat skills, including Explosives Specialist, Throwing+, and Strategist, to broaden viable builds and help players progress through the game’s hardest challenges.

As the memory shortage continues, forecasted PS6 prices are increasingly dire. A reputable leaker has raised his estimate for the next PlayStation console to nearly $1000. Any release date delay may result in an even higher MSRP, prompting Sony to ship the system on time.

A hardware leaker accuses Valve of bungling the Steam Machine launch. Moore’s Law Is Dead questions the delay in its release date, hoping for falling memory prices. An earlier release date may have reduced the mini PC’s cost and led to more positive reviews.

Riot Games is introducing Vanguard: On-Demand, an update that stops its anti-cheat driver from launching at boot on supported PCs and runs it only while games like Valorant or League of Legends are active.

Capcom’s unadvertised Switch 2 port of Devil May Cry 5: Devil Hunter Edition reportedly delivers up to 120 FPS in handheld mode, often sustaining 85–90 FPS in combat and outperforming the PS4 version’s unstable sub-60 FPS performance.

Contrary to an earlier report that there will be a physical disc version for GTA 6, new info says that won't be the case. The new report cites a misinterpretation of the info obtained from Rockstar Support.

Fresh shadPS4 testing shows that mainstream gaming PCs can now run several PS4 exclusives at high frame rates. In a recent showcase, Bloodborne exceeded 100 FPS on a Ryzen 5 7600 and GeForce RTX 5060.

ETA Prime’s teardown of Valve’s $1,428 Steam Machine shows a compact SteamOS gaming PC that is moderately serviceable, with accessible storage but more involved disassembly required to reach the RAM.

Retroid has begun selling a handful of official accessories for its new handheld, the Pocket Nova. Buyers can purchase a travel case, grip case, button sets, and even a secondary display attachment.

Kuro Games details the Wuthering Waves Version 3.5 update, launching July 10, 2026, alongside an Xbox Series X|S native release, new Resonators, and the Mengzhou region.

After launching Cammy and Chun-Li editions, Razer has announced a Ryu edition of its Kitsune arcade controller. The new special edition is available to pre-order now, but there's also a sale on the standard edition.

AMD’s Ryzen 7 5800X3D 10th Anniversary Edition relaunched at $349 as a compelling AM4 gaming upgrade with improved 3D V-Cache packaging and better thermals, but sold out across major retailers within minutes. Scalpers quickly pushed resale prices to $600 or more, though AMD says continued production should ease shortages and return availability closer to MSRP.

ShadPS4 is adding ShadNet, an open-source custom server system designed to let PS4 emulator users access online multiplayer without PSN or PlayStation Plus.

Sony is cutting roughly half of Bungie’s workforce after Destiny 2 concluded its major live-service updates with Monument of Triumph, with 292 roles affected across the Destiny team and some Marathon developers.

SNK has confirmed that its “MISSION REBOOT” initiative will revive Metal Slug for the series’ 30th anniversary, with developers signaling a long-term effort to return the franchise to a major role after years without a numbered entry.

Anbernic has uploaded a new video to its YouTube channel that shows its upcoming RG 55G1 handheld. The video shows real life units, and not product renderings of the device.

Initial reports suggest that Sony is dominating Microsoft with GTA 6 pre-order sales. The difference is even larger than the gap between current PlayStation and Xbox console owners. With the game is being marketed like a PS5 exclusive, another price increase threatens dwindling Series X|S purchases.