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A screengrab from Halo: Master Chief Collection on PC (image source: Steam Community)

Halo's Art Director leaves studio after 17 years; teases "untold story" behind his departure

Glenn Israel, the art director who shaped Halo across Bungie, 343 Industries, and the newly rebranded Halo Studios, announced his exit after 17 years in a LinkedIn post that hinted at an "untold story", when it would be "absolutel...

Rahim Amir Noorali, 13 Oct 2025 05:19

Artwork featuring Discord's mascot, Wumpus (image source: Discord)

Hackers claim to have stolen as many as 2.1 million photo IDs in 1.5TB Discord data breach

Hackers claim to have stolen 1.5 TB of Discord-related data, including a mammoth 2,185,151 images of government-issued IDs and selfies submitted for age verification after compromising third‑party customer service provider Zendesk...

Rahim Amir Noorali, 13 Oct 2025 05:04

A screengrab from The Outsiders' title Metal Hellsinger (image source: Steam Community)

Dune Awakening publisher Funcom's restructuring shutters studio behind Metal: Hellsinger

Funcom has shuttered The Outsiders, the Stockholm studio behind Metal: Hellsinger, as part of company-wide layoffs driven by a mix of a strategic shift toward live operations for Dune: Awakening and cost-based restructuring across...

Rahim Amir Noorali, 13 Oct 2025 04:46

Avatar Legends: The Fighting Game announced with first trailer, releases in summer 2026

At NYCC 2026, Avatar Legends: The Fighting Game was announced with its first trailer. It will be a 2D fighting game based on the Avatar universe and is set to release next year.

Abdul Haddi, 13 Oct 2025 04:29

The PS5 Digital Edition with 825GB is now sold in the US, too. (Image source: PlayStation)

PlayStation 5 Digital with reduced storage lands in the US for $499, but Amazon still has the 1TB for the same price

The PlayStation 5 Digital Edition with model number CFI-2000 and 825GB of storage is now available in more regions. While Sony hasn't reduced the price despite the smaller storage, some retailers still have the 1TB version (CFI-20...

Habeeb Onawole, 13 Oct 2025 01:04

Pokémon Legends: Z-A mega evolution shown (Image source: Nintendo of America YouTube)

Playable Pokémon Legends: Z-A Switch ROM appears, likely leading to a flood of more leaks

Leaks for the latest Game Freak Switch title may be about to become impossible to escape. A downloadable Pokémon Legends: Z-A ROM allows gamers who condone piracy to explore all of Lumiose City. With copies shipping before the rel...

Adam Corsetti, 12 Oct 2025 22:35

A poster announcing Sonic the Hedgehog's collaboration with the International Olympic Committee (image source: IOC)

Sonic The Hedgehog returns to the Olympics as Sega signs multi-year deal with the IOC

Sega and the International Olympic Committee have signed a multi-year licensing agreement effective October 7, 2025. This agreement allows Sega to produce Sonic the Hedgehog–branded Olympic merchandise featuring the official rings...

Rahim Amir Noorali, 12 Oct 2025 22:00

A screengrab of Battlefield 6 on PC (image source: Steam Community)

EA apologizes for Battlefield 6 launch outage with free boosters and Battle Pass rewards

Electronic Arts apologized and rolled out a fix after a launch-day EA app outage caused by a "purchase to play" bug, which prevented pre-order owners from accessing Battlefield 6. Affectees will receive compensation, including boo...

Rahim Amir Noorali, 12 Oct 2025 21:42

A screengrab of James Sunderland in Silent Hill 2 Remake (image source: Steam Community)

Silent Hill 2 Remake voice actress confirms no Born From a Wish DLC in the works: "I've been waiting for Konami"

Voice and mocap actress Salome Gunnarsdottir, on the Silent Hill 2 Remake's first anniversary, told viewers on Twitch she has not yet recorded any material for the long-rumored Born From a Wish DLC and has yet to receive any word ...

Rahim Amir Noorali, 12 Oct 2025 21:20

The MagicX One 35 runs Android 12 with the Dawn Launcher pre-installed. (Image source: MagicX - edited)

MagicX One 35: New pocketable and lightweight retro gaming handheld launches with PS Vita emulation chops

The MagicX One 35 is a new pocket-sized retro gaming handheld sporting a MediaTek Helio G85 chipset, a 700-nit display and up to 4 GB of LPDDR4X RAM. Available for as little as $55, the MagicX One 35 comes in three colours and sho...

Alex Alderson, 12 Oct 2025 17:08

Walmart and Target logos shown above Xbox consoles (Image source: Walmart, Target, Xbox Wire with edits)

Xbox consoles and games will no longer be sold at Walmart and Target, according to employees

Xbox consoles and games are becoming rare finds at major retailers. Workers confirm that Walmart and Target locations are clearing out inventories and have no plans to restock the products. Repeated Xbox price increases have made ...

Adam Corsetti, 12 Oct 2025 17:07

The two upcoming free games are worth around $45. Pictured: Legion Go 2 running Frostpunk. (Image source: Lenovo - edited)

Lenovo adds multi-award-winning titles worth over $40 to upcoming free games lineup

Through its Legion Gaming Community, Lenovo has given away a good number of free games in the past. Now, it has announced two more freebies that are set to go live on October 29 and November 12, 2025.

Abid Ahsan Shanto, 12 Oct 2025 13:33

The Ayaneo Pocket Air Mini will be available in three colors. (Image source: Ayaneo)

Ayaneo to launch Pocket Air Mini campaign on Indiegogo on October 14

Ayaneo has backtracked on an earlier statement that its new entry-level retro handheld will be available for pre-order via its website. Now, it has announced that a campaign will go live on Indiegogo very soon.

Habeeb Onawole, 12 Oct 2025 13:08

ASUS GTX 1650 Super graphics card used in the Battlefield 6 benchmark tests (Image source: RandomGaminginHD via YouTube))

Battlefield 6 runs at up to 80 FPS on this $200 GPU from 2019, without FSR or XeSS

Battlefield 6 runs pretty decently even on budget APUs like the 5600G, delivering close to 45 FPS. But here’s what happens when you try to run the game on an Nvidia GeForce GTX 1650 Super — a sub-$200 budget card from 2019.

Anmol Dubey, 12 Oct 2025 08:43

Battlefield 6 map is shown (Image source: screenshot, Battlefield YouTube with edits)

Some players find Battlefield 6 maps are still too small, despite promises made after beta

Players are rarely lonely for long in the new Battlefield 6 maps. However, not all gamers appreciate the confined spaces, which encourage uninterrupted mayhem. Critics believe that developers didn't consider all their feedback dur...

Adam Corsetti, 12 Oct 2025 03:25

Final Fantasy 7 banner with Cloud (Image source: Square Enix with edits)

With Final Fantasy 7 Remake Part 3 story finished, its director comments on changes to game

Director Naoki Hamaguchi has finalized the storyline for Final Fantasy 7 Remake Part 3. The game will follow Final Fantasy 7 Remake Intergrade and Rebirth with new gameplay mechanics and content. Hamaguchi expects that the alterat...

Adam Corsetti, 11 Oct 2025 23:08

The new shelf-based Discovery Page introduced in s&box's October 2025 update helps surface community-made games more effectively (Image: Facepunch Studios)

s&box update brings discovery overhaul, physics improvements and rendering optimisations

Facepunch refines Source 2–based creation platform with improved workflow, physics stability and rendering performance

Louise Burke, 11 Oct 2025 21:30

A screengrab of Megabonk's Megachad (image source: Steam Community)

Megabonk beats Hades 2’s all-time record as it morphs into Steam’s new indie sensation

Solo developer Vedinad’s Megabonk has exploded into Steam stardom, selling an estimated 1.3 million copies and peaking at 117,336 concurrent players on October 5, handily surpassing Hades II’s all-time high of 112,947, while avera...

Rahim Amir Noorali, 11 Oct 2025 20:45

The Anbernic RG DS has been officially presented. (Image source: Anbernic)

Anbernic RG DS: New dual-screen gaming handheld officially launching for under $100

The Anbernic RG DS is a new gaming handheld that will launch at a price of under $100. Unsurprisingly, the device will come with two screens and in different color models.

Silvio Werner, 11 Oct 2025 20:14

A screengrab from Battlefield 6 (image source: Steam Community)

EA’s Battlefield 6 debuts with a strong showing on PC even as EA App users report issues playing the game

Battlefield 6 launched strongly on PC, hitting over 500,000 concurrent players on Steam within 25 minutes and a 24-hour peak of 747,400. This is despite its debut being undermined by widespread access errors for users who purchase...

Rahim Amir Noorali, 11 Oct 2025 19:12

The Fallout Day announcement on X (image source: Fallout X)

Fallout for Hope returns after Fallout Day with charity and community focus in tow

Bethesda has scheduled its annual Fallout Day livestream for October 23 at 10 a.m. PT / 1 p.m. ET, promising studio updates, community segments, and a Fallout for Hope post-show.

Rahim Amir Noorali, 11 Oct 2025 18:55

Image from the game Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 on Steam. (Image source: Steam)

The director of Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 points out that many secrets remain undiscovered

There are still many secrets hidden throughout Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 in various locations in the game. And if you want to find them, you'll need to be patient.

Alexis Stegmann, 11 Oct 2025 15:17

RedMagic 11 Pro will pair the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 with the Red Core R4 gaming chipset. Pictured: a promo picture of the phone. (Image source: RedMagic)

RedMagic shares gaming highlights of its upcoming Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 flagship phone

The RedMagic 11 Pro is set to launch on October 17, 2025, as a new Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 flagship that's geared for gaming. Recently, the company shared the design of the phone, and now, it has teased some core gaming features ...

Abid Ahsan Shanto, 11 Oct 2025 14:50

Image from the game MindsEye. (Image source: Epic Games)

“Pain and stress” - 93 MindsEye developers accuse the studio of disrespect and mistreatment

Following the colossal failure of MindsEye, several developers of the game wrote an open letter accusing Build A Rocket Boy of mistreatment. But the studio has not yet responded.

Alexis Stegmann, 11 Oct 2025 11:45

A Steam Deck device with the word "indie" written across the screen (Image source: Steam; edited)

Deal | From $151 to $10: New Humble Bundle includes legendary indie RPG with 117,000 reviews

Humble Bundle has added a new game bundle — Cosmic Mysteries and Noir Realities. This bundle as the name suggests comes packed with titles that revolve around investigation, crime, and horror. All the games in this bundle are Ste...

Chibuike Okpara, 11 Oct 2025 11:26

The NuPhy Halo V2 series is now available with more efficient firmware in three sizes and a host of colourways. (Image source: NuPhy)

NuPhy updates Halo V2 wireless mechanical keyboards for up to 4X battery life improvements — and there's an option with a num pad

NuPhy has officially updated its entire line-up of Halo V2 wireless mechanical keyboards with its NuPhyIO firmware, which makes the keyboards compatible with NuPhy's in-house customisation suite and supposedly increases the batter...

Julian van der Merwe, 11 Oct 2025 07:54

The GMKtec EVO-X2 is a handsome mini PC with AMD's Strix Halo APU. (Image source: Notebookcheck/Sebastian Bade)

Deal | $500 off 'One of the best mini PCs of 2025': Ryzen AI Max+ 395-powered mini PC with RTX 4070 GPU performance in Amazon deal

The GMKtec EVO-X2, a mini PC powered by AMD's ludicrous Ryzen AI Max+ 395 APU, is on sale at Amazon with a starting price of $1,499.99. The mini PC would make for an excellent home theatre gaming PC or travel workstation, thanks t...

Julian van der Merwe, 11 Oct 2025 05:45

Assassin's Creed Shadows Switch 2 cover is shown (Image source: Auchan, with edits)

Assassin's Creed Shadows Switch 2 version leaks at French retailer, confirming Game-Key Card use

Another popular Ubisoft game may soon land on Nintendo’s handheld. A French store is the first retailer to reveal the Assassin's Creed Shadows Switch 2 cover. Its release date and price remain unknown, but the title will join othe...

Adam Corsetti, 11 Oct 2025 01:49

Razer is giving away 10 copies of Battlefield 6: Phantom Edition

Battlefield 6 launched today, and Razer is celebrating the release with a special giveaway. Fans can take part for a chance to win a copy of Battlefield 6: Phantom Edition, which comes packed with extra content.

Abdul Haddi, 11 Oct 2025 01:47

The 8BitDo Pro 3 is available in four colors and compatible with several operating systems. (Image source: 8BitDo)

The 8BitDo Pro 3 is now available in Europe and the UK, two months after US launch

The 8BitDo Pro 3 controller has been available to buy in the US since mid-August, but those in Europe and the UK have had to wait a while to buy it. After almost two months, the controller is now available to buy in all four color...

Habeeb Onawole, 10 Oct 2025 22:05

Race, trick, and glide (pictured) across a vast open world at 75% off. (Image source: Steam, edited)

Deal | Steam massive multiplayer playground offers free trial and 75% sale for a limited time

Offering high-speed chaos and social competition on a grand scale, Riders Republic turns extreme sports into a playground where mountain bikers, skiers, and wingsuit pilots collide. The ongoing Steam sale has slashed the price by ...

Santiago Nino, 10 Oct 2025 21:55

The Apple Vision Pro computing headset (Image source: Apple)

Apple Vision Pro gets its “killer app”: Live NBA games in full 3D courtside view

Live sports are coming to Apple Vision Pro for the first time. Spectrum’s partnership with the NBA could define whether Apple’s $3,499 headset finally earns mainstream appeal.

David Odejide, 10 Oct 2025 21:03

Screenshot from the GTA 6 trailer. (Image source: Rockstar Games on YouTube)

A fan creates a map of GTA 6, and its size is impressive

Faced with an interminable wait, a fan has decided to create what he believes to be the map of GTA 6, and the result is pretty impressive. But beware, this is all just speculation and an independent project.

Alexis Stegmann, 10 Oct 2025 20:56

Crowdfunded RPG Starfinder: Afterlight closes in on $500,000 in pledges on Kickstarter

Barcelona-based Epictellers Entertainment’s debut Kickstarter for Starfinder: Afterlight, a turn-based CRPG set in Paizo’s Starfinder universe, has drawn more than $470,000 from roughly 7,900 backers with 26 days remaining as it c...

Rahim Amir Noorali, 10 Oct 2025 20:31

Battlefield 6 Steam player count of 747,000 smashes Call of Duty record hours after release

A highly populated open beta has predicted a successful launch day for Battlefield 6. Over 747,000 gamers logged into the shooter game on its release date, surpassing the Call of Duty peak. The Battlefield 6 Steam player count may...

Adam Corsetti, 10 Oct 2025 20:23

The 8BitDo Ultimate 3-mode wireless controller connects via a 2.4GHz dongle to the Xbox Series S|X and Xbox One. (Image source: 8BitDo)

Deal | 8BitDo Ultimate 3-mode Wireless Controller for Xbox slashed to $72.43 (20% off)

8BitDo's first wireless controller for Xbox consoles has received a significant price cut on AliExpress. The controller, which is also compatible with Windows, Android, and Apple devices, is available for 20% off its launch price.

Habeeb Onawole, 10 Oct 2025 18:26

Age of Empires 5 could employ Unreal Engine, prompting fears of stuttering in RTS game

Age of Empires 5 may address criticisms of the RTS franchise’s dated visuals. A pair of new job listings request Unreal Engine experience for unannounced projects. Even so, some gamers worry that Unreal Engine 5 will introduce per...

Adam Corsetti, 10 Oct 2025 17:53

Rubiss (pictured), a character in the second and third Dragon Quest games, will make an appearance in the upcoming remake of the original. (Image source: Square Enix)

Dragon Quest 1 to receive additional quests, dungeons, and more in upcoming HD-2D remake

The upcoming remake of the original two Dragon Quest games (also known as Dragon Warrior in the United States) will bring new dungeons, new characters, and new questlines in an attempt to better staple the original games to the th...

Sam Medley, 10 Oct 2025 17:45

Game image for Clair Obscur: Expedition 33. (Image source: Epic Games)

Sandfall Interactive's next game won't necessarily be an RPG

The creator of Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 recently spoke about the next game in the license. And he made it clear that it won't necessarily be an RPG, opening the door to many possibilities.

Alexis Stegmann, 10 Oct 2025 17:25

A screengrab from Final Fantasy VII Rebirth (image source: Steam Community)

Final Fantasy VII Remake dev addresses streamlined progression backlash: "even our dev team was divided"

Facing criticism that the new Streamlined Progression options are a "cheat mode," Final Fantasy VII Remake director Naoki Hamaguchi told Automaton the feature split the development team but was added as a sanctioned, safer alterna...

Rahim Amir Noorali, 10 Oct 2025 17:01

RedMagic 11 Pro combines active and liquid cooling. Pictured: a promo picture of the gaming phone. (Image source: Nubia)

Water-cooled RedMagic 11 Pro with Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 stars in official photos

The RedMagic 11 Pro is set to launch as one of the first gaming phones that's powered by the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. Ahead of the October 17 launch, the company has now showcased the water-cooled flagship phone in new photos.

Abid Ahsan Shanto, 10 Oct 2025 14:40

The Nintendo Switch 2 is now discounted to €419 in France, with Switch 2 bundles also reportedly getting permanent price cuts. (Image source: Nintendo)

Amazon cuts Nintendo Switch 2 prices in Europe amid rising console costs

Amazon has now listed the Nintendo Switch 2 in France for a surprisingly low price of €419. Both the standard Switch 2 and the Super Mario Kart bundle can be had for less than their original list prices, with another retailer also...

Elvis Shida, 10 Oct 2025 14:35

Wolfenstein: The Old Blood is 80% off on Steam until October 16. (Image source: Steam)

Deal | Cheaper than ever: "Wonderful old-school shooter" with 90% positive reviews in Steam Sale

Shooter fans are in for a treat on Steam right now. Wolfenstein: The Old Blood – the standalone prequel to The New Order – is 80% off until October 16, marking its lowest price ever.

Marius Müller, 10 Oct 2025 14:04

Due to Steam’s guidelines, PICO PARK: Classic will remain free forever. (Image source: Steam)

Steam: Game stays free forever due to mistake, dev explains the reason

After being available for free for several years, PICO PARK: Classic was supposed to become a paid title again after an update. However, that never happened. The game remains free – though not by design. The developer explained th...

Marius Müller, 10 Oct 2025 13:36

Grounded 2 is free to play until October 13. (Image source: Steam)

Deal | New survival adventure released in July is now free for a limited time

If you’re still looking for something to do this weekend and feel like diving into a survival adventure at ant size, Steam has you covered. Grounded 2 entered Early Access in July and is already free to play this weekend.

Marius Müller, 10 Oct 2025 13:30

Ghost of Yotei arrives as one of the most visually impressive video games ever made but that apparently comes at a cost. (Image Source: PlayStation)

Ghost of Yotei is causing PS5s to randomly trip off

Brilliant as it may be, Sucker Punch's new game, Ghost of Yotei, is causing PS5s to trip off in a rather bizzare manner. Here's how it happens, and what to try out if you're in a similar bind.

Ricci Rox, 10 Oct 2025 12:56

Redmi G34WQ 2026: New gaming monitor. (Image source: Xiaomi)

Xiaomi launches new curved gaming monitor for the equivalent of $197

Xiaomi is offering a new and fast monitor, which is likely to appeal to budget-conscious video gamers in particular. The model is much wider than a standard model and also curved. Other features include a 180 Hz refresh rate and a...

Silvio Werner, 10 Oct 2025 12:24

Deal | Second October 2025 free games batch worth around $80 goes live on Amazon Prime Gaming

Amazon Prime Gaming is giving away $247.86 worth of free games throughout October 2025. These freebies will be offered in phases, and the second game giveaway round has just gone live, which is $79.98 in value.

Abid Ahsan Shanto, 10 Oct 2025 12:05

Image from the game CarX Drift Racing Online. (Image source: Steam)

Deal | Overwhelmingly Positive: This drift game is free this weekend on Steam

This highly rated drift game is available for free for a few days on Steam. But be careful, because there are several things you need to know before playing.

Alexis Stegmann, 10 Oct 2025 11:36

Gaming

Halo's Art Director leaves studio after 17 years; teases "untold story" behind his departure

Hackers claim to have stolen as many as 2.1 million photo IDs in 1.5TB Discord data breach

Dune Awakening publisher Funcom's restructuring shutters studio behind Metal: Hellsinger

Avatar Legends: The Fighting Game announced with first trailer, releases in summer 2026

PlayStation 5 Digital with reduced storage lands in the US for $499, but Amazon still has the 1TB for the same price

Playable Pokémon Legends: Z-A Switch ROM appears, likely leading to a flood of more leaks

Sonic The Hedgehog returns to the Olympics as Sega signs multi-year deal with the IOC

EA apologizes for Battlefield 6 launch outage with free boosters and Battle Pass rewards

Silent Hill 2 Remake voice actress confirms no Born From a Wish DLC in the works: "I've been waiting for Konami"

MagicX One 35: New pocketable and lightweight retro gaming handheld launches with PS Vita emulation chops

Xbox consoles and games will no longer be sold at Walmart and Target, according to employees

Lenovo adds multi-award-winning titles worth over $40 to upcoming free games lineup

Ayaneo to launch Pocket Air Mini campaign on Indiegogo on October 14

Battlefield 6 runs at up to 80 FPS on this $200 GPU from 2019, without FSR or XeSS

Some players find Battlefield 6 maps are still too small, despite promises made after beta

With Final Fantasy 7 Remake Part 3 story finished, its director comments on changes to game

s&box update brings discovery overhaul, physics improvements and rendering optimisations

Megabonk beats Hades 2’s all-time record as it morphs into Steam’s new indie sensation

Anbernic RG DS: New dual-screen gaming handheld officially launching for under $100

EA’s Battlefield 6 debuts with a strong showing on PC even as EA App users report issues playing the game

Fallout for Hope returns after Fallout Day with charity and community focus in tow

Video: A new Intel? - Panther Lake Preview

The director of Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 points out that many secrets remain undiscovered

RedMagic shares gaming highlights of its upcoming Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 flagship phone

“Pain and stress” - 93 MindsEye developers accuse the studio of disrespect and mistreatment

Deal | From $151 to $10: New Humble Bundle includes legendary indie RPG with 117,000 reviews

NuPhy updates Halo V2 wireless mechanical keyboards for up to 4X battery life improvements — and there's an option with a num pad

Deal | $500 off 'One of the best mini PCs of 2025': Ryzen AI Max+ 395-powered mini PC with RTX 4070 GPU performance in Amazon deal

Assassin's Creed Shadows Switch 2 version leaks at French retailer, confirming Game-Key Card use

Razer is giving away 10 copies of Battlefield 6: Phantom Edition

The 8BitDo Pro 3 is now available in Europe and the UK, two months after US launch

Deal | Steam massive multiplayer playground offers free trial and 75% sale for a limited time

Apple Vision Pro gets its “killer app”: Live NBA games in full 3D courtside view

A fan creates a map of GTA 6, and its size is impressive

Crowdfunded RPG Starfinder: Afterlight closes in on $500,000 in pledges on Kickstarter

Battlefield 6 Steam player count of 747,000 smashes Call of Duty record hours after release

Deal | 8BitDo Ultimate 3-mode Wireless Controller for Xbox slashed to $72.43 (20% off)

Age of Empires 5 could employ Unreal Engine, prompting fears of stuttering in RTS game

Dragon Quest 1 to receive additional quests, dungeons, and more in upcoming HD-2D remake

Sandfall Interactive's next game won't necessarily be an RPG

Final Fantasy VII Remake dev addresses streamlined progression backlash: "even our dev team was divided"

Water-cooled RedMagic 11 Pro with Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 stars in official photos

Amazon cuts Nintendo Switch 2 prices in Europe amid rising console costs

Deal | Cheaper than ever: "Wonderful old-school shooter" with 90% positive reviews in Steam Sale

Steam: Game stays free forever due to mistake, dev explains the reason

Deal | New survival adventure released in July is now free for a limited time

Ghost of Yotei is causing PS5s to randomly trip off

Xiaomi launches new curved gaming monitor for the equivalent of $197

Deal | Second October 2025 free games batch worth around $80 goes live on Amazon Prime Gaming

Deal | Overwhelmingly Positive: This drift game is free this weekend on Steam

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