Gaming

A potentially unwelcome change is brewing at Bandai Namco, as nearly two-thirds of its Tekken Project leadership team has left to join VS Studio, which SNK owns.

Lenovo has released a new 15-inch gaming laptop internationally. Launching globally too, the LOQ Essential 15ARP11 combines a 144 Hz display with up to the Nvidia GeForce RTX 5060 laptop GPU, a battery rated for over 12 hours of usage and a choice of AMD Ryzen processors.

Linux gamers who happen to be on low-end hardware will be pleased to note that Peter Z's scheduler update has finally made it to Linux 7.3. This brings massive improvements to frame pacing, especially on "potato"-class hardware.

A Total War Saga: Thrones of Britannia combines turn-based strategy with real-time battles during the early Middle Ages. Make the right decisions, complete objectives, and use strategy to defeat your opponents.

An anonymous poster who claims to have worked for Bethesda has updated fans. As part of a freelance engine house, they recognized that The Elder Scrolls 6 was “nearly asset complete” in early 2025. With the tasks remaining, the developer thinks the game could ship before the end of 2027.

Remedy’s Alan Wake 2 PC update adds native AMD FSR 4 upscaling and frame generation, improving high-resolution performance for supported Radeon GPUs. The patch also broadens compatibility for two ray-tracing features and addresses audio synchronization, gameplay, and stability issues.

The James Pond Legacy: The Pond Is Not Enough is scheduled for an October release for Switch 2, compiling 12 versions of four retro titles. Available digitally and as a 6,000-copy limited physical edition, the collection also adds an interactive "Pondverse" archive.

Following yesterday’s massive GTA 6 leak, the same leaker has now shared two more gameplay clips. The new clips show additional gameplay and end with a few seconds of what appears to be a cutscene.

It seems like the hackers involved with the recent GTA 6 gameplay leaks have some more videos that they haven’t released yet. The group called CyberLeek has posted its demands in a manifesto and has asked Rockstar to comply.

The Steam Deck could soon face exciting competition from devices that consume as little as 8 watts. That’s because the latest Intel Panther Lake chip for gaming handhelds is said to have relatively low power consumption despite featuring a modern Xe3 iGPU and eight processor cores.

Cyberleek returned to X to say “that ain't me” after a fake account posted on Discord claiming it had set a timeline for the next leak's release.

A batch of unboxing videos reveals what buyers can expect on the Steam Frame release date. The clips cover the pairing process and accessories, including the wireless adapter. Despite regular leaks, Valve has yet to announce the price of the VR headset or precise launch timing.

Sony's premium controller is finally getting an update. Don't expect Hall effect sticks, though - just an easier way to swap the battery.

Xbox and Ikea have shared a teaser for what seems to be a furniture collection inspired by Xbox products. The teaser video gives us an early look at a D-pad-shaped cushion and a thumbstick-like stool/coffee table.

The Lenovo Legion Y700 Infinity is just a few days away from its Chinese launch, and with a new set of teasers, the company has now shared how well the OLED tablet holds up against games. It has also officially revealed multiple accessories for the pad.

OLED monitors have come down significantly in price, especially in 2026, and the 240 Hz Alienware AW2726DM is one of the most affordable options available today. So is there still a place for something like the Sony Inzone M10S II we just reviewed, which costs more than $1000 and pushes the refresh rate to a pretty insane 720 Hz?

Building a thriving city sounds cozy at first – until diseases, natural disasters and resource shortages throw everything into chaos. Settlement Survival combines city building with survival elements and is currently just $4.87 on Steam thanks to a 75% discount.

For less than a dollar, Steam currently has a small strategy RPG reminiscent of classics like Heroes of Might and Magic, but considerably more accessible. Braveland features beginner-friendly turn-based combat and is a whopping 90% off until August 24.

Sands of Skullcreek delivers classic Wild West shootouts in the style of early 3D shooters and is completely free to download on Steam. The retro shooter seems to be going down well with its first players: 93% of the reviews so far are positive.

The Pokémon Company cancels UK and German orders after a cyberattack at CEVA Logistics exposes customer names, shipping addresses, and order details.

Warhorse's acclaimed medieval RPG, Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2, is 60% off at $23.99 until 24 August, alongside the DLC-complete Royal Edition at $31.99 — also 60% off. The expansion pass is finished, so there's nothing left to wait for.

PlayStation discs will be coming to an end in 2028 after Sony’s recent announcement, which isn't such a big deal, as per former PlayStation boss Shuhei Yoshida, who has gone all-digital for his gaming needs

Logitech’s ultra-lightweight flagship mouse is set to get a successor soon, featuring several significant upgrades, from a new chip and a dramatically extended battery life to an improved sensor for even more precise cursor control.

A major leak surrounding The Duskbloods claims to have revealed all 14 playable characters in FromSoftware's new game. The Bloodsworn allegedly fight using guillotines, poisonous blood and grotesque transformations.

Two alleged GTA 6 gameplay leaks are currently circulating online – and fans believe they have spotted several new gameplay mechanics in the footage.

Mortal Shell II removes the stamina bar and adds ranged sidearms, now live in Advanced Access ahead of its worldwide August 20 launch on PC, PS5, and Xbox.

Frontier's theme park sim, Planet Coaster 2, is down to $19.99, its joint-steepest cut yet, while 5PM Studio's historical city builder is also at it's lowest-ever price yet again. Both have improved substantially since launch, and both run on modest hardware.

While fans digest leaked gameplay videos, journalists may have already played GTA 6. Insider Gaming reports that Rockstar Games has finally let websites experience the title. One scenario is that previews appear after the Netflix Extended Look presentation airs on August 27th.

The PlayStation Pulse Elevate speakers will be available to pre-order next month ahead of their release in November. However, the wireless speakers, which will be available globally in Midnight Black and White, won't be cheap.

Multiple GTA 6 in-game clips and map images were leaked today, with fans questioning whether they were genuine or AI-generated. Now, insider NateTheHate claims the in-game footage is over a year old, suggesting it may be from an older build.

Exploring different periods of history and drawing inspiration from real battles, Cossacks 3 lets you wage war both on land and at sea with thousands of units. And currently, this game is available on Steam for less than $7.

Digital Foundry’s review finds that Oblivion Remastered on Switch 2 maintains a nominal 30 FPS but suffers from uneven 16–50ms frame times, traversal hitches of up to 230ms, and occasional drops to 0 FPS. Although the portable release offers respectable visuals and mouse controls, inherited engine limitations and poor frame pacing undermine its $59.99 price.

Naughty Dog has been working on Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet for six to seven years, with still no release date. A former Naughty Dog designer has shared insight into what these long timelines do to development and how they can be cut short.

A series of GTA 6 leaks has piqued the interest of Rockstar Games followers. Gameplay videos feature Jason playing basketball and driving haphazardly around Leonida streets. The studio has sent DMCA takedown notices to users sharing the alleged in-game footage and a leaked map.

Starsand Island has left early access with a full 1.0 launch on August 18. As of writing, it is topping Steam's new releases. The anime life sim holds an 88% positive rating and offers a 20% launch discount at $31.99 down from $39.99.

The official game charts in Germany and on Steam have produced several surprises. The new action RPG from the creators of Pokémon failed to claim the top spot on PlayStation 5, while two inexpensive new releases priced below $20 climbed Steam's bestseller rankings.

Rockstar has been engaged in a legal battle with IWGB, representing the employees who were fired last October. The employees and the union are asking for support to help with the court case and the fired employees.

S-Game claims that Phantom Blade Zero pre-orders are topping projections. Ahead of its release date, the action RPG is performing well on Steam and PlayStation Store charts. Even so, physical Xbox and PS5 disc versions remain unconfirmed, prompting critics to descend on the State of Play.

After a long wait, Mozilla Firefox has finally been added to GeForce Now’s list of supported browsers. GeForce Now users are no longer limited to Chromium-based browsers and can now launch games in Firefox at resolutions of up to 1440p and 120 frames per second.

Frogwares releases The Sinking City 2 on August 18, 2026. Explore flooded 1920s Arkham in this Unreal Engine 5 survival horror sequel for PC, PS5, and Xbox.

In No Results Found, players investigate the mysterious deaths of 227 cult members. Judging by the more than 500 reviews posted so far, 98% of which are positive, the game seems to be going down very well on Steam.

Microsoft has revealed the next lineup of games that will be joining the Xbox Game Pass library this month. The list includes Vapor World: Over the Mind, BlazBlue Entropy Effect X, Relooted, and more.

RPCS3 is arguably the best PS3 emulator on the planet. It can play a vast majority of PS3 games on Windows, Linux, macOS, and FreeBSD. So, it is only natural that gamers would want more emulators from the team behind RPCS3. The official RPCS3 account on X has now commented on the issue.

Sony still hasn’t set a release date for the PlayStation 6. However, that doesn’t seem to be causing much disappointment in the gaming community. Quite the opposite: Many gamers feel that the PS5 generation is only just getting started.

CD Projekt Red will livestream five days from Gamescom Cologne for The Witcher 3: Songs of the Past, marking REDstreams' fifth anniversary ahead of the 2027 expansion.

There is no exact indication of when the Sony PlayStation 6 might launch. PS6 leaks and rumors have delivered conflicting information regarding the release date. The same is true for the PS6 price. Leaker Moore's Law Is Dead has warned fans against believing these PS6 pricing rumors.

Zombie Hitler has been defeated and banished to hell – unfortunately, that hasn't stopped his undead armies from unleashing yet another zombie plague. In Zombie Army 4: Dead War, players once again take on hordes of rotting Nazis. The co-op shooter is currently 95% off on Steam, dropping below $2.50 for the first time.

A US Army battalion is reportedly resorting to an unusual tactic to encourage soldiers to re-enlist: Those who sign up for another term are said to receive four days off around the launch of GTA 6. However, the unusual offer has yet to be officially confirmed.

Instead of leisurely stacking blocks, Minecraft Dungeons is all about hunting monsters and loot. The beginner-friendly action RPG is currently available on Steam for half price at just under $10.

Halo Studios' biggest Halo: Campaign Evolved update yet adds visual toggles, fixes the Assault Rifle's platform imbalance, and grants a free armor skin.