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A new co-op horror game is enjoying a strong start on Steam just days after its release. Grain Rot combines extraction gameplay with base building, procedural dungeons and plenty of opportunities to get your friends killed, and has already earned a Very Positive rating from hundreds of players.

A new open-source project called Xodus is attempting to break down one of the heretofore impenetrable barriers between Linux gamers and Microsoft’s PC gaming ecosystem. It has already cleared some important technical hurdles, although actually getting games to run remains the considerably bigger challenge.

Square Enix is the latest publisher to experience a decline in physical sales. Despite many Final Fantasy games shipping on discs and cartridges, tangible media accounted for a 9.9% share. Final Fantasy 7 Revelation may rely on the code-in-box format, disappointing some players.

Hopes for a Final Fantasy 9 remake release date in the near future look grim. A veteran journalist shared that the Square Enix game has been indefinitely suspended. Unlike the Final Fantasy 7 trilogy, it would have been a more condensed modernization of the classic RPG.

Anyone building a gaming PC themselves should not blindly trust the specifications provided by case manufacturers. Noctua has conducted its own measurements and found over 50 instances in which a fan does not fit into a case, even though the manufacturer’s specifications list it as compatible.

TOEM: A Photo Adventure is currently available at an 90% discount on Steam. The award-winning indie swaps combat for photography, puzzle solving and exploration, making it one of the more relaxing games that you can enjoy over a weekend.

Quake fans are getting new content for free, as a celebration of 30 years since the launch of the original in 1996. The free update is for the 2021 remaster of the game and is available across all platforms.

Should you finally ditch your trusted IPS monitor for an OLED gaming monitor? PC gaming monitor review channel Monitor's Unboxed thinks so. The outlet thinks that, due to their decreasing prices and wide availability, users should look into buying OLED monitors.

Steam's gaming charts have delivered some surprises, at least in Germany. Corsair Cove, a pirate-themed city builder, currently ranks ahead of Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced on Steam. Meanwhile, Nintendo's new Switch 2 shooter Splatoon Raiders has claimed the top spot on the console charts, fueling the next major gaming craze.

Ubisoft has announced a new DLC for Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon: Wildlands, as well as a 4K 60 FPS upgrade for Wildlands and Operation Breakpoint. Future Soldier is available for free, while the rest of the games in the franchise are available at 95% off.

MelGeek has launched two licensed Evangelion keyboards, the Centauri 60 Asuka Edition (60%) and Centauri 80 Rei Edition (80%), both featuring Hall Effect magnetic switches with 0.01 mm Rapid Trigger, priced at $359 and $459 respectively.

PlayStation 3 emulator RPCS3 works the best on Linux, despite having over 90% of its total user base on Windows. However, within the Linux ecosystem, RPCS3 recommends a specific distro.

A disturbing pattern is repeating at Halo Studios in the wake of the Halo: Campaign Evolved release date. A producer and a project manager are leaving, amid rumors of dysfunctional leadership. With future Halo games in doubt, sales of the latest remake may not be meeting expectations.

MSI has unveiled the MAG 271KPD7, a new 27-inch gaming monitor that switches between a 5K 75 Hz mode and a WQHD 300 Hz mode. The Rapid IPS display also offers DisplayHDR 400, AI gaming features, and a built-in KVM switch.

The Reatan X7 Mini PC is currently selling at its lowest price ever, and the value is difficult to ignore. Its included Crucial memory and storage alone retail for more than the complete system, which also features an AMD Ryzen 7 255 processor, Radeon 780M graphics, and modern connectivity including USB 4 and OCuLink.

Corsair has expanded its gaming peripheral portfolio with a new keyboard series, as well as a successor to the Harpoon gaming mouse. The two keyboards have membrane switches and are full-sized with 10-zone RGB lighting.

A popular 360-era shooter looks headed to Xbox Game Pass in August. Microsoft's blog did not list Wolfenstein 3D in its upcoming lineup for the subscription service. Leaks suggest that more Xbox 360 games will appear on PCs through backward compatibility and emulation.

Cyberpunk Fest is underway, bringing massive discounts on both new and old games, including Cyberpunk 2077, Ninja Gaiden 4, Ghostrunner series, RoboCop: Rogue City, and more. Some games have been discounted by up to 90%.

A hacker continues to remove Denuvo from many of the best-selling AAA games. A pirated build of Crimson Desert no longer has the controversial protection in place. Critics of the DRM who claim it infringes on buyer rights and diminishes performance are celebrating the achievement.

Asus, MSI, and Gigabyte may raise motherboard prices by nearly 50% in Q3 2026 as PCB and component costs surge, according to supply-chain reports. The potential increases come amid falling shipments, weak DIY PC demand, expensive memory, and limited incentives for consumers to upgrade, though none of the manufacturers has confirmed the plans.

Microsoft has announced the first Xbox Game Pass lineup for August 2026. The list includes Grounded 2, PowerWash Simulator 2, and more.

Ostranauts has officially launched in version 1.0 after six years in Early Access. The space survival RPG combines ship management, scavenging and open-ended role-playing in a detailed simulation that has earned a loyal following on Steam. To celebrate the milestone, the game is available at a limited-time 20% discount.

GMKtec has confirmed that its new gaming PCs will be launching globally. Available in August 2026, the Neo-X1 and Neo-X1 Pro combine powerful AMD processors and Nvidia desktop GPUs with up to 64 GB of RAM and a 2 TB SSD.

Pwnage has opened pre-orders for its Vanta gaming mouse, claimed to be the world’s first with mechanically adjustable click geometry. This adjustment allows for fine-tuning the click force, actuation force, return feel, and more.

Steam players are flocking to Spider-Man games while Brand New Day dominates theaters. The performance of the PC ports is more impressive than on the PlayStation Store. Despite the boom in player counts and sales, Sony could keep future titles as PS5 and PS6 console exclusives.

Former Sony executive Shuhei Yoshida says the absence of a Bloodborne PC port or PS5 remaster remains a mystery, though he hopes one may eventually be released. He suggested director Hidetaka Miyazaki’s busy schedule and reluctance to entrust the acclaimed 2015 title to another studio could explain the delay.

The Beelink EQi 304 pairs Intel's efficient Wildcat Lake platform with an ultra-compact chassis and dual Thunderbolt 4 ports. However, its performance and $659 price tag make competing mini PCs worth a closer look.

Lenovo has launched a new desktop PC. Set to be released globally, the ThinkCentre Neo 50a 24 Gen 7 combines a 120 Hz display with up to 32 GB of RAM, dual M.2 2280 SSD slots and a choice of modern Intel Wildcat Lake processors.

Even after multiple PS5 price increases, Sony considers the consoles affordable alternatives to PCs. The company denies that the loss of physical games will push buyers toward Steam. PlayStation may seek to boost profits through digital sales to address fears of an overpriced PS6.

Keychron’s new Nape Pro trackball mouse slides under your keyboard to help keep your hands closer to the keys, all while providing deep customization, gesture controls, and tri-mode connectivity. It's a niche productivity tool, but if you're tired of reaching for a traditional mouse, it could be a smart upgrade.

Subscribers enjoy a steady stream of day one Xbox Game Pass games. Unfortunately, Microsoft may no longer be able to justify cannibalizing its own sales. A Forbes journalist suggests the Fable release date could coincide with the subscription service losing benefits.

Gears of War: E-Day releases on October 6 for Xbox consoles and PC. The multiplayer will bring two classic game modes, with key upgrades, with early access starting August 6.

It was recently reported that Nvidia was going to raise the prices of the GeForce RTX GPUs by up to 30%. This raise will be devastating for the value proposition of cards like the RTX 5060 Ti 16 GB and RTX 5070, as the latter is projected to touch $1,000.

Ugreen has launched the Nexode Pro 300W Charging Station with eight ports, a smart display, and app connectivity. It delivers up to 300 W of total output, including a dedicated 240 W DC port for compatible devices.

Moza has expanded its racing simulation portfolio with a bunch of new gear, including the R5 Pro bundle. The upgraded wheelbase brings slightly higher torque, improved force feedback algorithm, and an updated design.

The GMKtec Neo-X1 series has been announced in China. The PC lineup brings two powerful desktop computers with 14.6-liter chassis, water-cooled AMD processors, and up to Nvidia RTX 5070. The starting price is set to be CNY 11,999, about $1,773.

Asus has started selling the ROG Strix XG27UCMG gaming monitor in China. The 27-inch Fast IPS display costs CNY 3,499 (around $515) and features Asus' Triple Mode technology with refresh rates of up to 488 Hz.

Halo: Campaign Evolved player counts during early access may signal an unexceptional launch. New Xbox numbers show how far it trails Forza Horizon 6 ahead of its release date. Steam data is also middling, but account and connectivity issues have slowed Microsoft’s remake.

The recent introduction of official Xbox backward compatibility on PC has been welcomed by pretty much everyone. While still in beta, the OG Xbox backward compatibility could be the first step towards a unified Xbox console emulation experience on the next-gen Xbox codenamed "Project Helix".

Mojang has raised Minecraft: Java Edition’s system requirements for the first time, adding Vulkan 1.3 support, higher RAM thresholds, and more capable CPUs and GPUs.

At a Final Fantasy 14 event, producer and director Naoki Yoshida teased Final Fantasy 17. His comment implied that Final Fantasy 7 Revelation lead Naoki Hamaguchi might majorly influence its development. However, Hamaguchi’s hectic schedule threatens to delay the FF17 release date.

With the new ThinkCentre X, Lenovo is offering a high-end PC for demanding workloads. Available in countries like the UK, Lenovo has now listed the new 34-liter desktop in the US with up to an Intel Core Ultra 9 CPU, dual RTX 5060 Ti 16G GPUs, and faster 6400 MT/s RAM.

The Smart LED Monitor Stand from Nanoleaf offers RGB ambient lighting as well as focused task lighting, all of which can be controlled through voice, app, or touch. It also elevates your monitor to a more ergonomic viewing position, while clearing space on the desk.

As an OLED monitor that welcomes multiple setups, the LG 32GX870A is at a new rock-bottom price. The 32-inch WOLED panel can toggle between 4K/240 Hz and 1080p/480 Hz modes. Respectable internal speakers and streaming, gaming, and movie apps bolster its adaptability.

Lenovo has finally released one of its new ThinkCentre desktops globally. Sporting a lesser-seen design for an all-in-one, the ThinkCentre X AIO Aura Edition features a fair amount of power under the hood thanks to its Core Ultra X7 368H processor and Arc B390 graphics.

With a special discount code, the Redragon K688 Pro has been discounted to a whopping $48.99 on Amazon. The K688 Pro balances a compact layout with a unique aesthetic and the utility of both a num pad and a programmable knob.