Gaming

GameStop wants to take over one of the largest online marketplaces in the world. With a purchase price of $55.5 billion, GameStop would pay around 15 times as much for ebay as the company generated in turnover in 2025, but synergies between the companies are supposed to justify the takeover.

LEGO is bringing back another retro console: the SEGA Mega Drive launches on June 1 and, at $39.99, is relatively affordable for a set in this category. With 479 pieces, however, it is also much smaller than the NES or Atari sets.

Perhaps the largest gaming PC in the world makes people look like miniatures, because the latest PC from a modder is so big that people can walk inside. The project also scales the fan, mainboard, graphics card and RAM.

The latest Steam Hardware & Software Survey results are here, and among all, there's an interesting shift happening in the operating system segment. In April 2026, Windows 11 saw another growth, while Linux lost a fair share of the user base.

A leak has provided rare insight into the atmosphere of a Rockstar studio ahead of the GTA 6 release date. A Glassdoor job review from a QA analyst highlights extended hours with claims of unpaid overtime. Conditions have worsened over the past month in order to sidestep a third delay.

Takuya “Tom” Shiraiwa was Capcom’s de facto one-man localization operation in 1990, translating game text while simultaneously managing overseas arcade board sales and serving as the main conduit between Japan and Capcom’s U.S. offices. His recent interview highlights both his growing influence and the workload and compensation pressures that ultimately pushed him to leave for Square Enix in 2004.

An MP1st article explains how the next PlayStation console will boost its storage speeds. The PS6 release date could also see the debut of new cloud gaming technology. Streaming and compatibility with PS5 games may ease the anticipated high costs of upgrading.

Newly unsealed emails from 2018, disclosed amid the Elon Musk–Sam Altman lawsuit, show Valve cofounder Gabe Newell offering to connect game director Hideo Kojima with OpenAI and asking Musk to host him for a SpaceX tour after Kojima expressed interest in AI and a lifelong desire to go to space. Musk replied that Kojima was welcome to visit the rocket factory and provided an email contact, corroborating Kojima’s later public recollections and underscoring how spaceflight has remained a recurring theme in his work and public statements.

Spiders, the studio behind Greedfall and Steelrising, has shut down and entered liquidation weeks after releasing Greedfall II prequel Greedfall: The Dying World, becoming the first major casualty of parent company Nacon’s insolvency. The French union STJV condemned the closure as a deliberate management choice, as Nacon’s financial crisis, sparked by a failed €43 million bond repayment and an unsuccessful effort to sell subsidiaries, raises fears that more studios could follow.

Nioh: Complete Edition is a game that takes place during the samurai era, where you hunt a sorcerer. But throughout your adventure, you’ll also have to defeat other enemies, such as historical figures and supernatural creatures, while using weapons and magic.

Gamers could see GTA 6 marketing take over major cities, with billboards turning heads. Rockstar Games is hunting for a production artist to design online and large-format print materials. The job listing surfaced as fans hope a third trailer will soon confirm no further release date delays.

The free game library on Steam sees expansions from time to time, and most of the freebies fly under the radar. However, a good number of new additions from April 2026 have been spotted, and among them, a couple have decent ratings.

Lenovo just launched its new gaming laptop Legion 7a 16 G11 and even though the overall package with the lighter chassis is convincing, the price is an issue. Why should you pay more than $2000 when you get the same gaming performance and a great OLED panel with the Legion 5 15 for $1350?

With Summer Game Fest about a month away, Naughty Dog has confirmed its attendance with a teaser of its next game. The announcement points at new details of its new game, Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet, although it is not expected to launch until 2027.

Razer has now released its latest 16-inch gaming laptop globally. Equipped with a 16-core Intel Panther Lake processor, the new Razer Blade 16 can also be configured with up to 64 GB of RAM and an Nvidia GeForce RTX 5090 laptop GPU. All variants feature a 240 Hz OLED display, too.

Racing Master, developed by NetEase and Codemasters, launches globally on May 8 with 120+ licensed cars, real-world circuits, and dynamic weather on iOS and Android.

Can Lenovo's Legion Tab Gen 5 really claim the title "King of Mobile Gaming"? Our gamer review shows how strong the performance, 165 Hz display, features and battery really are - and why the heat can be the biggest problem.

An open-world action RPG with breathtaking visuals, it's not for nothing that Hogwarts Legacy has a Very Positive rating on Steam. The game offers a magical world for players to explore, and for a limited time, you can claim it and keep it for free.

Accused of monopolistic practices, Sony has agreed to pay $7.8 million in damages to consumers. The PlayStation Store is the only marketplace that sells digital PS4 and PS5 games. Buyers eligible for the payout must have bought a retail voucher for a qualifying title between 2019 and 2023.

Palit has confirmed that Galax is not exiting the GPU market, clarifying that a now-deleted regional post about redirecting RMA and warranty claims fueled incorrect shutdown reports. The company says operations and product development will continue as normal, with Galax, KFA2, and Hall of Fame brand management being centralized under Palit’s Taiwan headquarters as part of an efficiency-driven restructuring.

Humble Bundle has added a new bundle called the Mexican Entertainment System Bundle. This bundle, which will expire on May 2, 2026, contains 12 indie games, all from Mexican game studios.

While we await a price and release date, PlayStation has showcased its first fight stick, the FlexStrike at EVO Japan. The controller is currently on display at the 2026 tournament, after first making an appearance at EVO 2025 in Las Vegas.

Some observers expect a relatively affordable Steam Machine price. A insider says that gamers are exaggerating the impact of the memory shortage that delayed its release date. Based on gaming PCs with comparable specs, Valve’s system could have a similar MSRP to the PS5.

Xbox mode is now live on Windows 11 via optional update KB5083631, bringing a controller-first full-screen gaming interface to desktops, laptops, and handhelds.

Final Fantasy VII Remake Part 3 director Naoki Hamaguchi says development is progressing smoothly and that he has already completed more than 40 full playthroughs of the still-unfinished finale to ensure a high level of polish. While the concluding entry remains without an official title or release date, Hamaguchi indicated an announcement is in preparation, fueling speculation of a summer reveal and a potential launch in early 2027.

Europa Universalis IV is currently cheaper than ever on Steam: the historical strategy sandbox costs around $5 instead of $50. In return, players get enormous depth, hundreds of playable nations and almost 400 years of history – but also a fairly steep learning curve.

Take-Two CEO Strauss Zelnick has confirmed that GTA 6 will not include real-world product placements. Instead of Coca-Cola or Nike, fictional brands such as Burger Shot and Pißwasser will remain the consumer goods of Rockstar’s satirical game world – much to the relief of many fans.

GameHub, the popular PC games emulation app for Android devices, has received several key features in a new update. Among them is support for the Epic Games Store, faster Steam load times, and portrait mode.

Game Quest: The Backlog Battler makes your unused Steam library fight back. In the arena, you face the neglected “corpses” of your own backlog. The less you’ve played a game and the more you paid for it, the stronger it becomes. A demo is already available on Steam.

Steam is giving away Overcome Your Fears - Caretaker, a psychological horror walking simulator, for free until May 7. Normally $5.99, the indie title holds a "Mostly Positive" rating and takes roughly an hour to complete.

The Legion Y70 2026 gaming phone is Lenovo's attempt to revive its Legion-branded smartphone lineup, and it's set for a May 19 launch in China. With a new teaser, Lenovo has confirmed that the device will miss out on the top-tier chipset that rivals such as the RedMagic 11 Pro and iQOO 15 Ultra feature.

Warhorse Studios addressed backlash over alleged AI-driven translation practices during a Reddit AMA, following outrage sparked by the departure of a Czech-to-English translator who said his role was being replaced by AI. The studio insisted AI is only used in early production, not in final game content, and said it is hiring human English translators while teasing a “huge immersive RPG” without confirming its identity.

Reports from Chinese industry forums and leakers claim Nvidia will restart production of the GeForce RTX 3060 12GB in June 2026, with add-in board partners targeting a July launch to offset delays and uncertainty around an entry-level RTX 50-series release amid ongoing GPU and memory shortages. The move would rely on newly fabbed Samsung 8nm Ampere chips rather than clearing old stock, but pricing and supply remain key uncertainties that will determine whether the card can credibly serve budget buyers.

Reggie Fils-Aimé claims that Amazon made illegal requests to gain a competitive edge. The former Nintendo of America President says he refused the demands, which led to one of several disagreements. Later, Amazon didn’t list Switch 2 games or the console at launch due to rumored pricing disputes.

The UltraGear Evo 45GX950B is LG's latest 45-inch OLED gaming monitor. Equipped with a bright panel and Dual Mode refresh rate technology, the 45GX950B also boasts a built-in processor that can upscale games to its native 5K2K resolution.

LG has released a new 32-inch gaming monitor with two significant upgrades from its predecessor. Featuring a 4th Gen Tandemo Primary RGB Tandem OLED panel, the UltraGear 32GX870B is significantly cheaper than the older 32GX870A, too.

Changes to the PlayStation DRM should not negatively impact most gamers. On the other hand, an insider expects Sony to conduct more online license verifications to prevent PS5 jailbreaks. Responding to new exploits, a 30-day check could deactivate pirated games or even brick consoles.

The M249 is CS2's most expensive weapon at $5,200 - and its most useless. With worse stats than guns half its price, zero pro pick rate, and a kill reward identical to budget rifles, Valve's forgotten LMG is less a weapon, more a $5,200 mistake.

The latest flagship Lenovo runs almost 10 dB(A) quieter for a mere 10 percent graphics performance deficit which may be well worth the trade-off for most gamers.

Asus has teased that a new ROG NUC is in development. Allegedly launching in May 2026, the new gaming mini-PC features various design tweaks to distinguish itself from last year's release, including a simplified stand.

Despite its struggles, publishing Xbox games on the PS5 has benefited Microsoft. However, multiplayer and live-service ports generated the most revenue, according to new sales data. If the company pivots back to Xbox exclusive games, it could become more strategic with its ports.

Ubisoft has been teasing Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced ahead of its July 9 launch, and in a recent AMA, the developers revealed something that didn’t sit right with fans. They have made some disappointing changes to the iconic hidden blade compared to the original game.

A leaked Xbox Store listing reveals Forza Horizon 6 clocks in at 144.84 GB on console and 156.65 GB on PC - a huge jump from FH5's launch size. This should give us a solid idea of just how ambitious and massive Japan's open world truly is.

Invincible VS launched on Steam April 30 to decent critic scores, but user reviews tell a whole different story - pre-order bonus failures, a 90-minute story mode, and aggressive skin pricing have already put Skybound's new fighter on somewhat shaky footing.

Gigabyte has introduced a new 240 Hz QD-OLED gaming monitor backed by an advanced cooling system. The monitor features a 32-inch 4K screen, 0.03 ms GTG response time, 1000 nits HDR peak brightness, and AMD FreeSync Premium Pro and Nvidia G-Sync for smooth and stutter-free gameplay.

Valve has released a new SteamOS 3.8.3 beta update, which brings several improvements and fixes, while adding "even more support" for the upcoming Steam Machine.

Preorders for Plaion Replai and SNK’s 1:1 Neo Geo AES+ reproduction have hit a snag in the U.S. and Canada, where buyers currently can’t order directly from Plaion’s site due to state-by-state tax registration requirements triggered by unexpectedly high demand. Plaion is directing customers to Amazon for the $249.99 standard and $349.99 Anniversary editions with a listed November 12, 2026 delivery, while the $1,000 REPLAI-exclusive Ultimate Edition remains unavailable until compliance is completed around late May.