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More new free games spotted on Steam just before the end of April 2025 (Image source: Steam - edited)

Deal | Steam gets more new free games just before the end of April 2025

Throughout April 2025, a bunch of new free games were added to Steam, and right before the month's end, more newly launched freebies were spotted. These new free-to-play additions range from fast-paced shooters to roguelites to RP...

Abid Ahsan Shanto, 30 Apr 2025 14:34

Until May 12, Beholder is available on Steam with a 94% discount for less than $1. (Image source: Steam)

This game will make you feel guilty – spy drama now 94% off for under $1

This game turns players into puppets of a surveillance state and forces them into morally questionable espionage operations. Beholder has over 20,000 ratings on Steam with a "Very Positive" average of 91% – and is available for le...

Marius Müller, 30 Apr 2025 14:09

The Ayaneo Pocket S2 will launch in May 2025 (Image source: Ayaneo)

Ayaneo announces imminent availability of Pocket S2 gaming handheld

Ayaneo's Pocket S2 appeared a while ago as a new Android gaming handheld powered by the Snapdragon G3 Gen 3, a fresh and powerful chip. While the March 2025 unveiling didn't share anything about the price and availability, the com...

Abid Ahsan Shanto, 30 Apr 2025 12:35

The RedMagic Nova. (Image Source: RedMagic)

RedMagic compact gaming tablet to launch with an OLED screen soon

Nubia's RedMagic gaming sub-brand is set to launch a new tablet shortly. This tablet will do battle with rivals from Xiaomi and Lenovo, but is set to have a larger battery than both while also featuring an OLED display.

Ricci Rox, 30 Apr 2025 09:45

Halo: The Master Chief Collection has been heavily discounted on Steam (image source: Grok)

$10 for 6 games: Iconic FPS franchise gets 75% discount on Steam

Halo: The Master Chief Collection has received a substantial discount on Steam. The six-game bundle is 75% off and can be had for an attractively low price.

Anil Ganti, 30 Apr 2025 05:48

The GeForce RTX 5060 laptop GPU has been spotted on Geekbench (images source: Nvidia)

RTX 5060 laptop GPU makes Geekbench debut with decent performance gains over RTX 4060

The GeForce RTX 5060 laptop variant has shown up on Geekbench. In the OpenCL benchmark, it outperforms the RTX 4060 laptop GPU by up to 18%.

Anil Ganti, 30 Apr 2025 04:58

Titanfall 2 (Pictured) came out in 2016 and has Overwhelmingly Positive reviews on Steam. (Image source: Steam)

Titanfall 3 reportedly cancelled as EA lays off over 300 employees, including many from Respawn

It looks like Titanfall 3 may never see the light of day as every report of its existence is seemingly squashed shortly after. This time, a Bloomberg report claims that the massive layoffs at EA include members of the Respawn team...

Vineet Washington, 30 Apr 2025 03:31

Cyberpunk 2077 developers praise Nintendo Switch 2 specs, including Joy-Con motion controls and VRR

Cyberpunk 2077: Ultimate Edition demos have shown the Switch 2 specs produce smooth gameplay. In a new video, CD Projekt Red describes how the Joy-Con motion controls are also improved. In some Switch 2 games, players could target...

Adam Corsetti, 30 Apr 2025 00:26

The MSI Claw 8 AI+ apparently offers more gaming performance than at launch (Image source: Notebookcheck)

Intel Lunar Lake supposedly gets 10% more gaming performance thanks to software update

Laptops and gaming handhelds based on Intel Lunar Lake, such as the MSI Claw 8 AI+, may perform 10% better thanks to a new driver update, which has noticeably increased gaming performance according to Intel’s own benchmarks.

Hannes Brecher, 29 Apr 2025 23:11

Note the cooling fan vent masquerading as a camera lens (Image source: Digital Chat Station)

Oppo K13 Turbo seen with active cooling fan, RGB lighting in leaked hands-on photo

After Oppo's launch of the K13 mid-range phone in India, leaked info and a hands-on photo point towards an upgraded K13 Turbo version launching soon in China. The new model apparently sports a built-in active cooling fan and RGB l...

Vishal Bhardwaj, 29 Apr 2025 22:36

Turtle Beach Recon 70 Switch headset (Image source: Turtle Beach PR)

Turtle Beach introduces colorful Nintendo Switch controller and gaming headset options

As Nintendo raises the prices of some accessories, Turtle Beach is launching new budget Switch gear. The Recon 70 and Airlite Fit are both affordable and lightweight wired gaming headsets. Turtle Beach also reskinned the Rematch w...

Adam Corsetti, 29 Apr 2025 21:20

The Hunter X30 is a new desktop gaming PC with an RTX 5070 Ti (Image source: Medion)

Powerful RTX 5070 Ti gaming PC with water cooling: Erazer Hunter X30 hits the market

Medion is in the process of updating its gaming PC lineup and is now offering a desktop computer with an Intel Core Ultra 7 processor and Nvidia GeForce RTX 5070 Ti. The system comes with a fairly large SSD and an InWin case.

Silvio Werner, 29 Apr 2025 20:45

The Odyssey OLED G6 from Samsung comes with dynamic cooling features to prevent burn-in. (Image source: Samsung)

Deal | This 27-inch Samsung Odyssey OLED gaming monitor is over 30% off for Amazon Gaming Week

Samsung Odyssey OLED G6 features a 27-inch 240 Hz OLED panel with 250 nits peak brightness. It does support Nvidia G-Sync and FreeSync Premium Pro.

Vineet Washington, 29 Apr 2025 20:21

Borderlands 4 gameplay will be showcased at State of Play on April 30, 2025. (Image source: PlayStation Blog)

Borderlands 4 releasing earlier than scheduled, possibly to make room for GTA 6 this September

Gearbox Software has announced that Borderlands 4 release date has moved up to September 12. This could be to avoid any competition with the possible release of GTA 6 late September or early October.

Vineet Washington, 29 Apr 2025 19:15

The DM40 Pro wireless microphone from Maono comes in black (Pictured) and white color options. (Image source: Maono)

Maono DM40 Pro launched as wireless AI-powered microphone for gamers and streamers

Maono has released a new wireless microphone called the DM40 Pro that brings AI voice changing features. It offers up to 75 hours of battery life and can record at 48 kHz/24-bit.

Vineet Washington, 29 Apr 2025 18:37

Supermassive Games is known for its Until Dawn (Pictured) series, The Quarry, Man of Medan, and other titles. (Image source: Supermassive Games)

Next gen PS and Xbox consoles scheduled for 2027, as tipped by cancelled Blade Runner game

As per the new console cycle, the PS6 and next-gen Xbox were expected in 2027 but now it seems to have been confirmed. A cancelled Blade Runner game was supposed to release in September 2027 for the “Gen 10” Xbox and PlayStation s...

Vineet Washington, 29 Apr 2025 17:28

The next Legion Tab. (Image source: Digital Chat Station via Weibo)

Lenovo Legion Tab Gen 4 tipped to challenge iPad Mini as lighter, thinner gaming slate

Lenovo asserts that it is about to release the ultimate Android gaming tablet as its new 8.8-inch display will be powered by the latest top-end processor for non-Apple devices. Now, the upcoming Legion Y700 4th Gen (or, possibly, ...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 29 Apr 2025 17:07

GTA 6 Trailer 2 teaser (Image source: Rockstar Games with edits)

Missing GTA 6 trailer 2 fuels hype before release date, according to former Rockstar developer

Rockstar Games may decide not to release a second GTA 6 trailer at all. The former GTA 4 Technical Director argued that fans will remain interested without more marketing. Not all gamers reacted positively to this suggestion, whil...

Adam Corsetti, 29 Apr 2025 16:57

The Dell Alienware AW3425DW has now reached the US on its slow march to a global release. (Image sourrce: Dell)

Alienware AW3425DW: Dell releases new 240 Hz OLED gaming monitor internationally

Dell has now brought the Alienware AW3425DW to the US. Built around a 34-inch QD-OLED panel, the Dell Alienware AW3425DW offers up to 1,000 nits peak brightness with a 240 Hz refresh rate and a 1440p resolution, among other featur...

Alex Alderson, 29 Apr 2025 16:37

The Windows games emulator for Android allegedly has viruses (Image source: Razer and Winlator - edited)

Windows game emulation on Android takes a major blow as Winlator dev hits pause

A popular Windows game emulator for Android, Winlator, has hit a development pause. The developer, BrunoSX, shares that this decision was made in response to the accusations and attacks that the dev has faced in the last few days.

Abid Ahsan Shanto, 29 Apr 2025 14:35

A promotional image for Steam Star Wars Day Sale featuring Darth Vade and Luke Skywalker engaged in a lightsaber battle with promotional text on top. (Image Source: Steam)

Steam Star Wars Day Sale: Up to 75% off on Star Wars classics

As a lead into the Star Wars Day celebrations on May 4th, Lucasfilm Games is running a special event with massive discounts on classic Star Wars titles like Battlefront and Knights of the Old Republic. You can also pick up the rec...

Rohith Bhaskar, 29 Apr 2025 14:08

Acer's Nitro V (ANV16-41) weighs around 2.49 kg (5.51 lbs). (Image source: Acer, Unsplash, edited)

Deal | Acer Nitro V 16 gaming laptop with RTX 4060 drops 20% to lowest-ever price on Amazon

The Acer Nitro V 16 gaming laptop powered by an RTX 4060 laptop GPU, an 8-core Ryzen 7 8845HS CPU, 16 GB of RAM, and 1 TB of storage is currently retailing at a 20% discount on Amazon. The laptop has enough performance to comforta...

Fawad Murtaza, 29 Apr 2025 14:05

Wuthering Waves was retroactively released on Steam on April 28 and is currently number 1 in the Steam charts under "Trending Free". (Image source: Steam)

Free to play – RPG hits #1 on Steam Charts and shakes up the open-world scene

This RPG features a vast open world to discover and delivers fast-paced combat with smooth character switching. After a long wait, Wuthering Waves has finally arrived on Steam and has been warmly welcomed by the community.

Marius Müller, 29 Apr 2025 13:53

Until May 3, Shadow Warrior 2 is available on Steam with a 90% discount for $3. (Image source: Steam)

"The evil bastard of Doom and Borderlands" – FPS in Steam sale for just $3

Fast-paced melee and ranged combat action, irreverent humor and lots of loot – that's what players can expect from Shadow Warrior 2. With a 90% discount, the first-person shooter is currently available on Steam for $3 instead of $...

Marius Müller, 29 Apr 2025 13:25

Clair Obscur Expedition 33 uses Unreal Engine 5. (Image source: Sandfall Interactive)

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 runs surprisingly well on almost-decade-old RX 580 and GTX 1060

The phenomenal Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 has been tested on the Radeon RX 580 and the GTX 1060. Being almost a decade old, the resulting performance of the RX 580 and the GTX 1060 could be considered decent. However, the presenc...

Fawad Murtaza, 29 Apr 2025 11:35

The Nintendo Switch pictured with 3DS eShop bag and Mii Matt in front (Image Source: Creative commons/Nintendo)

Nintendo Switch: The charm of previous consoles has vanished, it seems

When one thinks of Nintendo, many may think of consoles they grew up with and their unique charm, such as the GameCube's boot logo. Lately, consoles like the Switch (and potentially the upcoming Switch 2) no longer have that same ...

Sasha (Tristan) Mathews, 29 Apr 2025 09:14

Medion has equipped the Erazer Beast 18 X1 with flashy RGB lighting (Image source: Medion, edited)

18-inch gaming laptop with RTX 5090, 64GB RAM and 4TB SSD: Medion unleashes the Erazer Beast 18 X1

Medion has introduced one of the largest but also most powerful gaming laptops in the world, called the Erazer Beast 18 X1. It weighs a hefty 8.07 lbs, but it’s powered by a Core Ultra 9 275HX, GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop GPU and shou...

Hannes Brecher, 29 Apr 2025 03:43

Infinity Nikki version 1.5 introduces an online co-op mode. (Image source: Paperback/Infold)

Infinity Nikki's newest season introduces co-op play

Now you and a friend can enjoy adventuring in Miraland together, thanks to the newest Infinity Nikki update! The update is set to start rolling out on April 29, 3:00 AM GMT.

Megan Miranda Reyes, 29 Apr 2025 03:20

Infinity Nikki's bubble season adds beautiful adventures for duos. (Image source: Infinity Nikki on YouTube)

Infinity Nikki version 1.5 marks start of bubble season

Infinity Nikki, the super stylish and cozy free-to-play adventure game, is about to receive the 1.5 version update. This update adds a massive amount of new gameplay and collectibles.

Megan Miranda Reyes, 29 Apr 2025 02:26

The Erazer Beast 16 X1 Ultimate is supposedly one of the fastest gaming laptops in the world (Image source: Medion)

300Hz mini-LED display, RTX 5090 and water cooling: Medion Erazer Beast 16 X1 Ultimate launches

Medion has unveiled one of the world's most powerful gaming laptops. The flagship configuration of the new Erazer Beast 16 X1 Ultimate pairs an Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX with an Nvidia GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop GPU and a 300Hz mini-L...

Hannes Brecher, 28 Apr 2025 23:05

Ori and the Blind Forest has been discounted on Steam (image source: Grok)

Under $5: Beautiful Metroidvania platformer with over 60,000 positive reviews drops to $3.99 on Steam

Ori and the Blind Forest has been heavily discounted on Steam. The Steam Deck verified platformer got a lot of praise at launch for its unique art style and level design.

Anil Ganti, 28 Apr 2025 22:06

New Xbox controllers (Image source: Microsoft Xbox Gaming, Retro Dodo with edits)

Insider discusses three new Xbox controller prototypes with cloud gaming connectivity

Microsoft remains focused on hardware, with three potential new Xbox controllers in the works. An Elite Series 3 option would debut nuanced haptic feedback and adaptive triggers. To reduce latency, multiple controllers could suppo...

Adam Corsetti, 28 Apr 2025 20:53

Titanfall 2 (Pictured) came out in 2016 and has Overwhelmingly Positive reviews on Steam. (Image source: EA)

Titanfall 3 actually in development with a playable version ready, says Apex Legends partner

Another leak has pointed towards the development of Titanfall 3. This time, the source claims there is already a playable version of the game floating around.

Vineet Washington, 28 Apr 2025 20:03

A promotional image for the game Promise Mascot Agency that showcases key art for all characters on a colorful background. (Image Source: Kaizen Game Works)

Trending on Steam: Promise Mascot Agency dials up the weird

Promise Mascot Agency is a wacky open-world narrative RPG that feels like a side story from the Yakuza series expanded into a complete game. It's a strange mix of a visual novel crime drama, management sim, and card collection.

Rohith Bhaskar, 28 Apr 2025 18:52

The alleged leaked images for Star Wars Eclipse show a Gungan character (Pictured), along with others. (Image source: MP1st)

Star Wars Eclipse leaked images show Gungan, Zenezian, and other character models

Star Wars Eclipse does not have a release date yet but it has been in development for over three years. It was first announced in 2021 as the next major project by Quantic Dream.

Vineet Washington, 28 Apr 2025 18:37

Ayaneo offers the Pocket Ace in three colour options at launch. (Image source: Ayaneo)

Ayaneo Pocket Ace: New pocketable gaming handheld released powerful enough for Nintendo Switch emulation

The Pocket Ace is Ayaneo's latest attempt to dethrone compact gaming handhelds produced by Retroid and others. Equipped with a 4.5-inch display, the Ayaneo Pocket Ace also has a large battery, Hall effect hardware and a chipset th...

Alex Alderson, 28 Apr 2025 17:40

The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild Nintendo Switch 2 Edition is priced at $70 for the full game with the upgrade pack priced at $10. (Image source: Nintendo)

Speedrunner beats Ganon on the Switch 2 Edition Breath of the Wild, over a month before release

Japanese speedrunner Ikaboze has become the first player in the world to beat The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild on the unreleased Switch 2. He did so in under 20 minutes using a saved game situated outside Hyrule Castle.

Vineet Washington, 28 Apr 2025 17:20

Donkey Kong Bananza Nintendo Magazine artwork (Image source: Nintendo Magazine, Nintendo Japan with edits)

Donkey Kong Bananza maximizes Nintendo Switch 2 specs with 1080p/60 fps handheld performance

Donkey Kong Bananza may showcase the full power of the Switch 2. A Nintendo Magazine feature states that the chaotic platformer offers 1080p/60fps visuals in handheld mode. However, some gameplay demos hint that the Switch 2 game ...

Adam Corsetti, 28 Apr 2025 17:08

iQoo Z10 Turbo series debuts with up to 7,620mAh batteries and bright new 144Hz displays

The iQoo Z10 Turbo has now officially debuted as the world's first Dimensity 8400 Android smartphone with a huge 7,620mAh battery. It also has the same 144Hz 1.5K OLED display as its Turbo Pro sibling, which is now touted to be br...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 28 Apr 2025 15:42

The GeForce RTX 50 series will get a Super refresh soon (image source: Nvidia)

GeForce RTX 50 Super refresh tipped to arrive with much-needed VRAM upgrades

A new rumour from Chiphell talks about Nvidia's upcoming desktop graphics cards. At least two SKUs (RTX 5080 and RTX 5070) will get a Super refresh that will come with an accompanying VRAM upgrade.

Anil Ganti, 28 Apr 2025 13:44

Until May 7, GOD EATER 2: Rage Burst is available on Steam with a 90% discount for $5. (Image source: Steam)

Steam: This RPG is hugely popular in Japan – now 90% off, just $5 instead of $50

It is one of the most popular monster hunting games in Japan and is often cited as an alternative to Monster Hunter. GOD EATER 2: Rage Burst is currently available on Steam with a 90% discount for $5.

Marius Müller, 28 Apr 2025 13:29

Steam has discounted many top-selling games by up to 90% for a limited time (Image source: Steam - edited)

Deal | Steam game deals: Top-selling games see up to 90% discount for limited time

Another weekly sale is upon Steam users, and just like last time, a handful of top-selling games have seen decent price cuts. As a matter of fact, there are games that are currently enjoying up to 90% discount.

Abid Ahsan Shanto, 28 Apr 2025 12:13

Lenovo has yet to share the exact launch date of its new gaming tablet (Image source: Lenovo - edited)

Legion Tab Gen 4: New Lenovo gaming tablet gets a display upgrade

Lenovo is preparing to fully unveil its new gaming tablet, the Legion Tab Gen 4. Ahead of its May 2025 launch, the company has shared a couple of core highlights of the device, and now, it has detailed the upgraded display of the ...

Abid Ahsan Shanto, 28 Apr 2025 08:13

Costco Switch 2 Mario Kart World NSO bundle (Image source: Costco with edits)

At a tempting Switch 2 price, Costco will sell a Mario Kart World and Nintendo Switch Online bundle

Japanese gamers may not be the only buyers who can purchase a discounted Switch 2. Costco just listed a Mario Kart World bundle with a Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack subscription. The cost is uncertain, but some Costco em...

Adam Corsetti, 28 Apr 2025 00:06

Miyoo currently sells the Flip V2 in four colour options. (Image source: Miyoo)

Miyoo Flip V2: Refresh of Anbernic RG35XX SP rival falls short with repeated reports of broken display hinges

Miyoo promised that version two of its Anbernic RG35XX SP rival would ship with an improved hinge mechanism. Early reports suggest that the opposite has occurred. Instead, the Miyoo Flip V2 is suspectible to its display hinge brea...

Alex Alderson, 27 Apr 2025 22:17

GTA 6 Online banner (Image source: Rockstar Games with edits)

Insider promises GTA 6 news shortly about online mode, as gamers anticipate release date or trailer

Concerned over a potential GTA 6 release date delay, fans would celebrate any official update. A dependable insider will soon post an article about the GTA 6 online component. With a Take-Two Interactive earnings call on May 15th,...

Adam Corsetti, 27 Apr 2025 18:09

The Humble Bundle id and Friends games collection will expire on May 11, 2025 (Image source: Humble Bundle and Steam - edited)

Deal | Humble Bundle: $194 worth of action games with Steam Deck compatibility down to $28

There's a new action game collection on Humble Bundle with several DOOM and Wolfenstein entries. All games in the collection are Steam Deck compatible, have good player ratings, and are worth $194, but can be scored for only $28.

Abid Ahsan Shanto, 27 Apr 2025 12:12

Peladn will soon launch the Strix Halo Y01 (Image source: Peladn - edited)

Peladn Y01 debuts as new gaming mini PC with Ryzen AI Max+ 395

The Peladn Y01 has been officially teased in China. At the core, it's a new gaming mini PC with the AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 395, making it stand as a competitor to the recently launched Strix Halo systems like the GMK EVO-X2.

Abid Ahsan Shanto, 27 Apr 2025 08:16