Gaming

Netmarble's Seven Deadly Sins: Grand Cross launched its 7th anniversary Perfect 7 Legend Festival on May 21, headlined by new hero Nemesis Meliodas.

New import data is once again fueling speculation about upcoming Valve hardware. The company appears to have recently received a large shipment from China, which may contain Steam Machines – or perhaps Steam Frames.

First independent gaming tests of China’s Lisuan LX 7G100 have appeared online, offering a closer look at the country’s latest domestic gaming GPU.

Car Mechanic Simulator 2018, the realistic car repair simulation game from Red Dot Games, is currently free to keep on Steam in a limited-time deal that will expire on May 27, 2026.

Khe-hyun Kyung, former head of Samsung's Device Solutions (DS) division and current Samsung advisor, believes that Chinese investments into DRAM production will tank memory prices by Q3 2027.

A new leak suggests that the next trailer for GTA 6 will arrive early next week, and there seems to be sound logic behind this claim. It adds that the game may be showcased at the State of Play event as well.

Humble Bundle has introduced a new game bundle called Double Shift: Simulation Bundle. This bundle contains 17 games and 2 DLCs. The games in it cost a total of $322 (standard Steam pricing), and the bundle will expire on June 11, 2026.

Ayaneo has taken the wraps off the Konkr Pocket Block, following a leak a few weeks ago. The new handheld will have AI features and should be more affordable than Ayaneo's premium vertical handhelds.

Some James Bond fans have decided to skip 007 First Light, opting to wait for the next movie. With the game’s release date on May 27th, Denuvo has surfaced on its Steam listing. Buyers concerned about performance and DRM restrictions have canceled their pre-orders.

GreedFall is an RPG set in a fantasy world filled with magic and mystery, where you must forge your own destiny. But to do so, you’ll need to use your skills, strength, diplomacy, and make tough decisions.

Take-Two's Q4 earnings confirm GTA VI launches November 19, 2026 — and with $8B+ projected for FY2027 hinging on it, a delay is no longer a realistic option. The money is on the line, and the date looks to be locked.

Ayaneo has announced a new limited edition of the Pocket Air Mini Android handheld. Officially known as the Pocket Air Mini Arcade Home Edition, it comes pre-installed with IGS classic arcade games.

Warhammer 40,000: Gladius – Relics of War, a $39.99 turn-based 4X strategy game, is free to keep on Steam until May 28 at 4 PM UTC as part of the Warhammer Skulls Festival. You can add it to your account to claim it permanently.

A modder has created a Spotify integration mod for Forza Horizon 6 that works just like a native in-game radio station. It also follows in-game radio station behaviour with menu fades, artist metadata, and more.

Humble Bundle has expanded its current collection of game bundles with a new addition — Perplexing Puzzles. This bundle, which will expire on June 11, 2026, contains eight games and three game coupons.

The second game from the developers of Disco Elysium is now available. Zero Parades: For Dead Spies is an unusual role-playing game which, in its current form, is not quite as convincing to critics and players as Disco Elysium.

A May 27th Helldivers 2 patch will finally add modern upscaling to the third-person shooter. DLSS 4.5 and PSSR are among the new options to improve frame rates and image clarity. Joined by other performance tweaks, Arrowhead hopes to reverse a barrage of negative Steam reviews.

The second mystery free games batch of May 2026 is now live, and Epic Games Store has revealed that the freebies are Down in Bermuda and Tomb Raider I-III Remastered. Both have good player ratings, and the combined value is $49.98.

Anbernic has released cheaper versions of one of its popular retro handhelds. Now available with 8 GB of RAM and 128 GB of storage, the Anbernic RG557 is significantly cheaper than it was previously, despite retaining an AMOLED display and a powerful chipset.

Darkest Dungeon II sends players on a merciless journey through a dying fantasy world. The roguelike is 75% off on Steam until June 1 and currently costs just under $10.

Stray is an atmospheric cyberpunk adventure from a cat’s perspective and is currently cheaper on Steam than ever before. Until June 3, a 50% discount lowers the price to $14.99.

A new leak is giving Nintendo fans fresh hope: after years of silence, Genshin Impact may still be coming to a Nintendo console – although most likely to the Switch 2 rather than the original Switch.

Microsoft appears to be removing the expansion port from new Xbox controllers without making an official announcement. For many players, the change will likely go unnoticed. Users of chatpads, headset adapters or older accessories, however, may be left behind.

The Razer Blade 16 2026 swaps out the Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 APU of the 2025 model with the latest Intel Core Ultra 9 386H CPU. However, this move has reportedly resulted in notably slower CPU and gaming performance than 2025 Razer Blade 16 as well as hotter CPU operating temperature.

With today’s Take-Two earnings call potentially bringing news about GTA 6, many fans on Reddit seem more frustrated than excited. Some are tired of having to wait for official updates during a financial call, while others are urging patience.

The RedMagic 11S Pro series has recently launched in China, and this gaming phone lineup is powered by the overclocked Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. AnTuTu reports that with its performance-focused configuration, the Pro+ can achieve one of the highest benchmark scores.

Stranded Deep is an open-world survival game in which you must survive by gathering resources and crafting various tools. But danger lurks everywhere, and you’ll need to be prepared for any situation. Update: Its price is back to normal.

RPG Maker U2U is announced with "Perspective 2D" maps, maintaining the simplicity of top-down 2D RPG design with modern flair inspired by "HD 2D" titles like Octopath Traveler. 2D assets from previous RPG Makers can still be used for these maps, and the game ships with 100 "ready-to-use" P2D maps as well.

The MSI Vector 16 HX AI gaming laptop has become one of the best value 1440p gaming laptops on the market. This is due to the laptop being sold at a nice discount at Walmart. The notebook packs an RTX 5070 Ti laptop GPU, a Core Ultra 7 255HX CPU, and a 144 Hz display.

After Google declined to repair a Pixel 8 with a persistent pink display line, its owner repurposed the otherwise functional phone into a compact retro gaming console connected to a TV. Using a USB-C hub, wired controllers, active PC-fan cooling, HDMI output, and EmulationStation Desktop Edition, the project turns damaged hardware into a practical emulation setup rather than e-waste.

Warhorse Studios has confirmed two new projects after weeks of rumors online. The studio is developing a new Kingdom Come-series game and an open-world RPG set in the Middle-earth universe.

With fans bombarded by often questionable GTA 6 leaks, Google is also guilty of raising false hopes. The search engine listed the PS5 version for an incredibly low price of £0.16. The PlayStation Store result was erroneous, leaving gamers desperate for official pre-order news from Rockstar.

Matt Ryan says returning to voice Edward Kenway in Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Resynced feels “like an old friend,” reflecting on the lasting fan response to his 2013 performance.

Modder Throaty Mumbo has successfully ported Windows CE 2.11 to the Nintendo 64, using custom-built drivers, Microsoft’s old Platform Builder tools, and an EverDrive 64 cartridge to boot the system on original hardware. The project turns the retro console into a functional Windows CE desktop with controller-based mouse input, audio and graphics support, SD card app loading, and demos including Cube3D and Tetris.

A new software update for the Anbernic RG Vita Pro has begun rolling out. While the changelog mentions bug fixes and system optimizations, it also mentions the addition of the Google Play Store, which makes it easy for users to install Android apps.

A trustworthy insider has revealed information about PlayStation Days of Play 2026. The annual sales event will include deals on controllers, headsets, and games. Following the PS5 price increase, Sony may not discount the increasingly expensive consoles.

Lenovo has now started selling the Nvidia GeForce RTX 5070 12 GB gaming laptop globally. Also available with new Intel Arrow Lake HX processors, the Legion 5i 15IAX11 features an 80 Wh battery and a 1,100-nit OLED display while retaining user-upgradeable RAM, storage and a swappable Wi-Fi card.

Gamers may have begun to shy away from the now more expensive PS5. U.S. April data highlights a 30% decline in PlayStation console sales compared to the previous year. Before the impending Switch 2 price increase, Nintendo’s handheld extended its lead over the competition.

Herman Miller has expanded its gaming furniture portfolio with another gaming desk called the Coyl. The name comes from the coiled power cable that runs to the integrated power strip.

HoYoverse confirms the Honkai: Star Rail 4.3 Special Program for May 22, with Mortenax Blade and three redemption codes worth 300 Stellar Jade on the line.

The British PC cooling specialist Billet Labs shows that even a powerful gaming PC with AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D and Nvidia GeForce RTX 5080 can be cooled without a fan.

Powkiddy has released a new retro handheld globally. Available in a choice of three colours, the Powkiddy P36S is comparatively small despite featuring two joysticks, two USB Type-C ports and a pair of microSD card slots.

Ayaneo is preparing to announce new products on May 21. In the meantime, a second budget handheld has appeared bearing Ayaneo Bitwave branding. A horizontal model, the new device may feature a 120 Hz display but lacks any joysticks to speak of.

Sony will show off its next big-budget PS5 exclusive via a dedicated State of Play broadcast. It is scheduled for early June and will run for about an hour.

Forza Horizon 6 hides a cheeky Pokémon gag in its car radio: With “snap ’em all” and a “Japanese collectible game that can’t be named for legal reasons,” Playground Games appears to be taking aim at Nintendo’s strict brand policy.

Call of Juarez: Gunslinger combines a classic gunslinger story with accessible gunplay and is currently cheaper on Steam than it has been in months. The Western shooter is 90% off until June 2 and is available for $1.49.

World Racing 2 – Champion Edition brings back the classic arcade racing charm of the 2000s and is currently cheaper than ever on Steam. The racer is 75% off until May 28 and costs just $2.49.

Pokémon Winds and Pokémon Waves herald the tenth generation of Pokémon. However, the Nintendo Switch 2 games also appear to herald a new era of high prices. Both games can already be pre-ordered at Amazon Germany.