Gaming

The Steam community is debating Valve’s Steam Machine on Reddit. While some users seem willing to accept compromises for a console-like Steam experience in the living room, others fear that, depending on its expected price, the Steam Machine may not be a real alternative to a self-built gaming PC.

Rune Dice just launched on Steam, PS5, Xbox, and Switch at $12.74 - that includes a 15% launch discount. The physics-based roguelite deckbuilder from Smart Raven Studio features 8 hero classes, dice-fusion combos, and Steam Deck support.

The affordable Minisforum M2 bare-bones mini PC with Intel’s new Panther Lake-based Core Ultra 7 356H processor has now been tested in modern AAA games. Even though the mini PC uses a smaller four-core Intel Xe integrated GPU instead of Intel Arc graphics, it still managed playable frame rates in games like Cyberpunk 2077 and Crimson Desert. The system also includes a USB4 port for connecting an external GPU dock.

Recreate Games cancels Party Animals' AI video contest after 57.3% of players voted to end it, following a Steam review bomb that dropped ratings to Mostly Negative.

007 First Light release date is almost upon us. When the game releases, it will bring Sony's new PSSR 2 at launch. The new PSSR is reportedly a big upgrade over the original version and 007 First Light developer IO Interactive claims that it is also super easy to implement.

While the Premium Edition of Forza Horizon 6 has been playable for the last five days, Standard Edition buyers can finally tear through the streets of Japan. Those looking to save on the €69.99 retail price can find all three versions of the highly anticipated racing game heavily discounted by 33%.

Dissidia Duellum Final Fantasy's first official update showcase airs May 23, with producer Naoya Matsumoto revealing new characters, abilities, and fixes.

Final Fantasy creator Hironobu Sakaguchi has reiterated his support after backlash over his praise of an AI-generated FF remake video, posting his own AI-generated Lost Odyssey art to prove the point.

Lenovo has launched a bunch of new products in China, and the 2026 Legion Y9000P "Extreme Edition" is one of them. It's powered by the Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus and can be equipped with up to the Nvidia RTX 5090 laptop GPU. The starting price is CNY 20,999, around $3,081.

Take-Two CEO Strauss Zelnick revealed that the company spent an additional $50 million and delayed the original Borderlands by more than a year so Gearbox could replace its gritty, realistic look with the cel-shaded style now associated with the franchise. Zelnick described the decision as risky and unconventional, but said it was crucial to turning Borderlands into a hit.

Some analysts anticipate that the next PlayStation console may not surface until 2028 or later. Yet, amid lagging PS5 sales, one insider rejects the idea of a PS6 release date delay. Moore’s Law Is Dead also thinks Sony is unlikely to reduce the system’s memory capacity to lower its price.

Salt 2: Shores of Gold is an open-world adventure game in which you must explore numerous islands to gather resources essential to your survival and discover hidden treasures while facing many dangers. Update: Its price is back to normal.

After comments from a trustworthy insider, a June Nintendo Direct looks more probable. Jeff Grubb has heard that the company will respond to the Summer Game Fest with its own livestream. Fans are anxious to see unannounced first-party Switch 2 games, like the Ocarina of Time remake.

Lenovo has quietly launched a new gaming laptop globally. Equipped with a 165 Hz and 1,100-nit OLED display, the Legion 5 15IAX11 also combines an 80 Wh battery with new Intel Arrow Lake HX processors and Nvidia's GeForce RTX 5070 12 GB laptop GPU.

A hijacked Steam game, Beyond The Dark, was found hiding credential-stealing malware in a spoofed UnityPlayer.dll. Valve removed it after a researcher's exposé — it's the latest case in an FBI-investigated wave of malware games on Steam.

Virtuos, the studio behind the well-received Nintendo Switch port of L.A. Noire, says it is eager to bring Rockstar’s Grand Theft Auto V and Red Dead Redemption 2 to the Nintendo Switch 2. Company executives cite the success of past Rockstar collaborations and advances in Switch porting as evidence that the projects are technically plausible, though approval from Take-Two and Rockstar remains a key hurdle.

Taking gaming monitors to the next level, Samsung has unveiled its 2026 lineup of Odyssey monitors with both IPS and OLED options. There are also new additions to the ViewFinity and Movingstyle series.

Some backers are abandoning the chipmakers profiting from the AI boom. Considered a safer long-term investment, Nintendo stock is enjoying a resurgence. The Switch 2 price increase announcement initially impacted shares, which had already declined since the console’s release date.

Lenovo has announced a new smartphone under its Legion gaming line. The new Legion Y70 (2026) has a super bright display, a high-end processor, long battery life, and useful gaming features.

The Lenovo Legion Y900 2026 has been launched in China, and it's available in two versions. One comes with an 11.1-inch display, and it features a rather unexpected sub-flagship SoC, the Dimensity 9500S. This gaming tablet has a starting retail price of CNY 3,099, about $456.

A fan-made AI video of a Final Fantasy VI remake went viral after Hironobu Sakaguchi called it amazing, while SaGa creator Akitoshi Kawazu told him to stop after the first line.

A reviewer with access to a Steam Frame shared a short video on X about the headset, asking fans what they would like to know. The video was taken down later upon Valve’s request, but he did make some comparisons to the Meta Quest 3.

The PlayStation account of Colin Moriarty was hacked recently, and his co-host was also reportedly targeted. Because of how the PlayStation support and account authentication system is set up, hacking a PlayStation account is quite easy.

The GameSir G7 Pro controller for Xbox (wired) is now available to buy in a new color. Called Metallic Silver, it joins the previously announced Mech White, Shadow Ember, and Golden Ombre color options.

Microsoft has revealed the next lineup of games that Xbox Game Pass members will be able to download and play this month. The list includes Remnant II, Winter Burrow, and more.

One of the most intriguing indie extraction shooters is back with ZERO Sievert 2. Just two weeks after the announcement trailer was released, the game has already been added to more than 100,000 Steam wishlists – and could position itself as a PvE-focused alternative to ARC Raiders.

The RedMagic 11S Pro has just launched in China. Now, the company behind the new gaming phone has confirmed its global release plans. The Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 Leading Version will be available internationally, as will liquid metal cooling and a 24,000 RPM fan.

The Unreal Engine 5 fan remake of Need for Speed Underground 2 continues to make progress. A new gameplay video shows AI traffic, free-roaming opponents, Outrun races and revised driving physics. The demo also remains available.

One of the defining action RPGs of the early 2000s is currently available on Steam for less than $1. Dungeon Siege is discounted by 86% until May 27, bringing the price down from $6.99 to just $0.97.

Super Meat Boy is a notoriously tough indie platformer with a bizarre setting and plenty of blood – and without question one of the best-known games of its kind. The classic is currently available again on Steam with a 92% discount, bringing the price down from $14.99 to $1.19

Following the recent pre-order mishap, Rockstar has now changed the title of the official GTA 6 website. Nobody really knows what it means, but for fans, that alone is enough to fuel wild speculation on Reddit.

LG has announced the first gaming monitor with a native 1000Hz refresh rate. Unlike other monitors that only reach 1000Hz at 720p, the UltraGear 25G590B delivers the refresh rate at native 1080p on a 24.5-inch panel.

The RF40H is a new handheld console that promises plenty of gaming fun at a highly affordable price – multiplayer support included. The device comes with fairly modern input options and runs a custom Linux operating system.

The RTX 3060 Ti handles Forza Horizon 6 well at 1080p and 1440p on Medium/High settings, but ray tracing is a non-starter — even at 1080p. Here's what the numbers say about Nvidia's popular mid-ranger on day one.

The latest Humble Bundle deal — Build, Shuffle, Battle! — has arrived packed with eight deckbuilding games. All the games contained in this bundle are Steam Deck-compatible, and it will expire on June 5, 2026.

MSI is launching a new UHD 2160p gaming monitor with Samsung's 4th Gen Penta Tandem QD-OLED panel. Priced at $599.99 in the US, it features a 165Hz refresh rate and up to 1,000 nits peak brightness but lacks MSI's newer Dark Armor film.

A review of Lego Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight highlights how TT Games’ open-world Lego take on Gotham draws heavily from the *Batman: Arkham* formula while retaining the studio’s trademark humor. The article also reveals that Rocksteady and Warner Bros. Games Montreal contributed directly to development, underscoring the game’s deeper connection to the acclaimed Arkham legacy.

A Japanese YouTuber has exposed a potential weakness with the Nintendo Switch 2 Pro Controller. A part beneath the thumbsticks disintegrates, leading to interrupted movements. Despite the lack of TMR or Hall effect technology, the issue is not related to stick drift.

After promising a Q2 release, 8BitDo has announced that its Ultimate 3E controller for Xbox will be arriving late. The controller will be available to pre-order later this May, but buyers will have to wait two additional months to get their hands on it.

Anno 1800 is a city builder taking place during the Industrial Revolution. You’ll need to expand your empire and explore new lands. But you’ll also have to keep an eye on your enemies to maintain control. Update: Its price is back to normal.

Steam fans will see fewer PS5 exclusive games arrive on the marketplace. At a recent meeting, the PlayStation Studios CEO told employees that the change will affect single-player candidates. Sony may want to boost PS5 and PS6 console sales with titles only available on first-party hardware.

Microsoft says its Advanced Shader Delivery technology cuts Forza Horizon 6’s initial shader compilation from about 90 seconds to 4 seconds by downloading precompiled, hardware-specific shaders through its PC distribution channels. The feature is currently limited to Windows 11 users with supported AMD GPUs, Xbox Insider enrollment, and copies installed via the Xbox app or Microsoft Store, leaving Steam and Nvidia players without access for now.

Asus has partnered with CD Project Red on a custom version of the ROG Xbox Ally based on the hit game, Cyberpunk 2077. Made by AK Mod, the PC builder also made a Johnny Silverhand stand for the Windows handheld gaming PC.

Update Edited on Monday, May 18th with more detailed optimization info and a few corrections. The first installment of [Tuesday Tweaks] covers Lossless Scaling, its vendor-neutral Frame Generation, and how it can be used to achieve higher framerates in games locked to 30 or 60 FPS, including emulators, fighting games, and etc. The actual Scaling functionality will also be briefly discussed.

The Legion Pro 5i is equipped with the Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX, 32GB DDR5 RAM and a 2TB SSD, which means that gamers won't need to shell out more hard-earned money to upgrade the memory or storage right away. A 1600p OLED panel is also onboard.

Subnautica 2 creative lead Anthony Gallegos criticized players who pirated an early build and then bragged or sought support in the game’s official Discord, calling the behavior disrespectful to paying fans and developers. While acknowledging economic pressures and saying he understands why piracy happens, Gallegos urged players to buy the game, try it, and refund it if unsatisfied rather than play illegally.

Rumors indicate Rockstar may withhold early review copies and instead use controlled, supervised review events to prevent leaks ahead of the game’s November 19, 2026 launch even as insiders indicate that GTA 6's preorders are months away.

Party Animals developer Recreate Games apologized after a $75,000 AI video contest drove Steam reviews from "Very Positive" to "Mostly Negative" in under 24 hours.

8BitDo has expanded the Ultimate 3 series with a new model. The new wireless controller is officially licensed for Xbox and boasts features not available on other 8BitDo controllers.

Some PS5 price increases mitigated the expenses resulting from IEEPA tariffs. With the U.S. Supreme Court invalidating those fees, gamers want Sony to refund consumers. A new lawsuit follows a similar complaint made against Nintendo over higher Switch console costs.