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IO Interactive has ended its MindsEye publishing partnership with Build A Rocket Boy, with the studio now taking over sole publishing responsibilities and canceling the planned Hitman crossover.

(Update: The article has been updated to reflect changes to the prices of the RG Vita and RG Vita Pro.) Several weeks after they were first announced, Anbernic has now revealed the price of the RG Vita and RG Vita Pro. The two PS Vita-like handhelds will also be available to pre-order later this month.

With an estimated 400K Steam pre-orders before its release date, Crimson Desert hype has peaked. Some buyers may not be so enthusiastic about the game’s Metacritic score. Crimson Desert reviews highlight an immersive open world held back by awkward controls and quality-of-life issues.

Nightmare Reaper is a retro FPS in which you must face different enemies in your nightmares. There are several weapons at your disposal, and mini-games are also available, allowing you to upgrade your gear.

The entire Pikmin series, as well as other major titles including Super Mario 3D All Stars and The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword HD, can't be used with Nintendo Switch 2's new Boost Mode for improving handheld play of Switch games. Additionally, other issues also plague the firmware update.

DLSS 5 is probably one of the most controversial technologies in the history of gaming, as Nvidia's artificial intelligence can seriously change the look of a game. A free website now shows what the result would be if any game were made more realistic by AI - with some bizarre consequences.

Take-Two Interactive CEO Strauss Zelnick dismisses as “laughable” the idea that prompt-based AI tools like Google’s experimental Project Genie could produce AAA hits on the level of Grand Theft Auto, arguing that such outputs may resemble entertainment but lack lasting appeal.

Capcom artists may not approve of how DLSS 5 reshaped Grace in Resident Evil Requiem. Ubisoft developers also informed Insider Gaming that the Nvidia presentation took them by surprise. Nvidia stated that the publishers collaborated with the company before the controversial demo.

Lenovo has released a new set of accessories for its compact gaming tablets. Compatible with multiple tablet generations, the Legion Y700 Arcade Dock comes in three finishes with dedicated SNK versions too.

8BitDo has refreshed its product line with two devices aimed at celebrating the Nintendo 64 and its enduring popularity. Available to order now and shipping later this month, the 8BitDo 64 2.4G and Retro Receiver for N64 come in a solitary classic grey finish for the time being.

Lenovo has unveiled a new telescopic controller for smartphones and tablets. Priced at ~$25 in China, the Legion GamePad G3 comes in two colours with Hall effect joysticks and pass-through charging support.

An unofficial decompilation project has produced a native PC build of the Nintendo GameCube’s Animal Crossing, bypassing emulation with an x86 translation layer that swaps the console’s GX graphics API for OpenGL 3.3.

RedMagic is preparing to launch a rival to the recently launched Lenovo Legion Tab Gen 5, and a recent teaser suggests that the new Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 gaming tablet will feature "10 cutting-edge technologies."

Many Nintendo supporters rely on MicroSD Express cards to build Switch 2 game libraries. A recent firmware update has caused the console to stop recognizing the expandable storage. Most reports focus on the 1TB PNY card, but other gamers mention problems with competing brands.

Lenovo has just launched the Legion Tab Gen 5 in China as the Legion Y700 Gen 5. At the same time, the company has revised its controller accessory for this year's compact tablet that allows it to double as a large gaming handheld.

Beat Survival and Celestial Bond have launched on Steam as free-to-play RPGs. One is about open-world zombie survival with co-op and fleshed-out systems, while the other has more MMO mechanics and sports a "Mostly Positive" rating aggregate so far.

Lenovo has started selling a new compact gaming tablet in China. Available as the Legion Y700 Gen 5, the tablet is already sold globally as the Legion Tab Gen 5. Surprisingly, Lenovo is offering its new 8.8-inch tablet with 2x more RAM and 4x more storage in China than in other markets.

Dragonkin: The Banished is the newest ARPG to hit the market. Developed by indie developer Eko Software, it is a mix of tried-and-tested tropes and some fresh mechanics.

The new DXR specifications include features like clustered geometry, partitioned TLAS and indirect acceleration structure operations, which should accelerate ray tracing rendering performance by enabling more efficient geometry and scene processing on the GPU side. Additionally, the GPU can now perform some of the tasks that were traditionally processed on the CPU side.

Final Fantasy IX’s animated series resurfaces as Black Mages Legacy, now in production with a 10-episode Season 1. The project will reportedly target younger audiences, though no release date has been confirmed so far.

Intel has released one of the most exciting driver updates to date for the Intel Arc B390 iGPU from Panther Lake, for the Arc 140V and Arc 140T iGPUs from Lunar Lake and Arrow Lake, as well as for dedicated Arc desktop graphics cards. 32.0.101.8626 WHQL is intended to drastically reduce loading times in some cases.

Frame generation can boost FPS by up to 3-4×, but does it improve real responsiveness? Higher frame rates may mask latency and uneven frame pacing, which makes performance harder to judge. It helps on low-power hardware, but native performance still matters most.

Bungie’s Marathon update 1.0.5 adds Cryo Archive, new Cryo Archive-only loot, downed-player exfil activation, Rook access at Runner Level 0, and a broad set of UI, voice chat, weapon, and stability fixes.

A court has ordered Unknown Worlds Entertainment leadership reinstated in the Subnautica 2 dispute, as filings previously revealed Krafton using ChatGPT in strategies tied to a $250 million earnout conflict.

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang has dismissed gamers’ criticism that DLSS 5 homogenizes game visuals and “yassifies” character faces, calling detractors “completely wrong” after backlash to examples cited from titles like Resident Evil Requiem and Hogwarts Legacy. Huang argues DLSS 5 is “neural rendering” that applies generative AI at the geometry level under developer control rather than a post-processing filter, with its real-world visual and performance impact to be tested ahead of a gradual rollout in fall 2026.

Death Stranding 2 is all set for a March 19 launch on PC. Its PC version will get some quality-of-life features, such as ray-traced reflections, uncapped framerates and more.

NieR Automata is currently available for only $15.99 on Steam, post a 60% discount. The action RPG sits close to its all-time low of $13.99 and holds a "Very Positive" rating from over 100,000 reviews.

Nvidia DLSS 5 was probably the most controversial announcement at this year's Game Developers Conference, as Nvidia's latest AI feature uses an AI filter to make games more realistic, regardless of artistic intent. The Internet reacted partly with amusement, partly with criticism, but in any case DLSS 5 divides opinions.

RibCage Games has released a new free Steam demo for Alpha Nomos. It's a rhythm-driven roguelite combat title, and it draws inspiration from hits like Hi-Fi Rush, Crypt of the NecroDancer, and BPM: Bullets Per Minute.

The Nintendo Switch 2 has today received its most important update to date, as many games look significantly better thanks to a boost mode. Comparison videos now show how drastic the graphics upgrade actually is for many Switch titles.

The 2026 Asus TUF gaming laptop lineup is now official, with a handful of highlighted changes. Among all, the TUF F16 steals the spotlight by offering the new Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus CPU and OLED option. The beefier A18 is now available with up to the RTX 5070 Ti, and the A16 has also seen some changes.

Bethesda has finally launched Starfield on the PlayStation 5 after two years of PC/console exclusivity. Existing players will also get a bunch of new content via the Free Lanes update and the paid Terran Armada DLC.

Acer has updated its 18-inch Predator gaming laptop with more powerful hardware. Now equipped with up to an Nvidia GeForce RTX 5080, the Predator Helios Neo 18 will be available this summer with Intel's upgraded Arrow Lake-HX Plus processors, too.

Acer has launched two new 16-inch gaming laptops equipped with Intel's latest Arrow Lake-HX processors. Not only has Acer showcased new Predator Helios Neo 16 AI and Predator Helios Neo 16S AI laptops, but it has also detailed when the pair will be available to purchase.

Asus has upgraded its ROG Strix G16 and ROG Strix G18 gaming laptops. Now featuring up to the Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus processor, the pair will also ship with 380 W power adapters and up to Nvidia's GeForce RTX 5080 laptop GPU.

(Update: Several clarifications made) Mechrevo has introduced a new 16-inch gaming laptop SKU in China with the powerful Ryzen 9 8945HX Dragon Range CPU and up to an RTX 5070 Ti Laptop GPU. A 300 Hz QHD display is also on offer, making the laptop an excellent choice for fast-paced competitive gaming.

Teasers for the ROG Strix Scar 18 2026 have started. Coinciding with today's launch of Intel Arrow Lake-HX Plus processors, Asus' new 18-inch gaming laptop promises to surpass its predecessor with more performance at its fingertips.

The AI BOX-A395 SFF workstation from ASRock comes with a stylish aluminum case and handle for portability. Together with the powerful AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 395 APU integrating a Radeon 8060S GPU and up to 128 GB LPDDR5X-8000 RAM, ASRock offers an internal PSU, dual BIOS for increased security and an extensive port selection including 2x USB4, 5x video outs, 2.5 Gbps + 10 Gbps NICs and Wi-Fi 7.

Some players can’t contain their excitement before the Crimson Desert review embargo expires. A Korean YouTuber commented on the performance improvements Pearl Abyss has made since earlier builds. Exploration and combat are often punishing, but quality-of-life features can be surprisingly helpful (spoilers follow).

Microsoft has announced the next batch of games that Xbox Game Pass members will be able to download and play this month. The lineup includes Resident Evil 7, The Long Dark, and more.

Retroid seems to have been severely hit by the increase in memory prices. A few weeks after raising the price of the Pocket 6, the manufacturer says it will no longer produce the Pocket G2. It has also raised the price tag of the Pocket Classic.

Hori has launched a Nintendo Switch 2 version of its Mario Kart Racing Wheel Pro. Available in Deluxe and Mini sizes, the controller is available for pre-order ahead of its release later this month.

The viral GTA 6 "bridge leak" has now been confirmed fake by its creator, who shared a full breakdown video. The clip was built from scratch over months, which explains earlier inconsistencies and community doubts.

Dell has released the Alienware 16X Aurora laptop, following an earlier announcement at CES 2026. The gaming laptop will be available with an anti-glare OLED display and up to an Nvidia GeForce RTX 5070Ti.

Dell has made the 2026 Alienware 18 Area-51 gaming laptop even better, as the machine can now be had with the new Intel Arrow Lake-HX Refresh CPUs. Configurable with up to a Core Ultra 9 290 HX and an RTX 5090, the 18-inch Alienware 18 Area-51 is meant for high-refresh rate QHD/4K gaming.

Dell has released the Alienware 16 Area-51 laptop that was first unveiled at CES 2026. The gaming laptop has a new design, optional OLED display, and can be configured with up to an Intel Core Ultra 9 processor 290HX Plus processor.

At AWE2026, Hisense unveiled its UX and GX Ultra displays, featuring a next-gen RGB mini-LED backlight and a 5K panel. These new models promise higher brightness and more precise color than previous mini LED monitors and may arrive in 2026.