Gaming

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.

Discounts range from 22 percent to almost 40 percent off original launch prices lasting until March 21 through most major retailers.

Catering to sim racing novices and enthusiasts, the Logitech G RS H-Shifter boasts wide compatibility. The 7-speed manual gearbox pairs with the brand’s popular racing wheels on PC and console. With a sturdier construction, the $159.99/€159.99 accessory features smoother Hall-effect technology.

After launching the Sony Xperia Play-inspired RG Slide, Anbernic seems to be looking at another smartphone from the 2010s for its next handheld. A leaked video has shown an unreleased handheld from the manufacturer with a slide mechanism similar to that of the Motorola FlipOut.

The Xbox app is taking another step toward becoming an all-in-one gaming hub. Insiders can now add shortcuts to games and apps previously incompatible with the launcher. Microsoft continues to optimize Windows for gaming, with the Project Helix Xbox console on the horizon.

Battle Chasers: Nightwar is an RPG in which you must explore dungeons and face numerous enemies and bosses in turn-based battles. Several characters with unique skills are at your disposal, and you’ll also need to avoid many traps.

Nvidia DLSS has so far mainly been used to improve the performance of games by scaling them to a higher resolution and even generating entire frames using artificial intelligence. DLSS 5 now goes a huge step further, giving games an AI-slop look that is said to be "groundbreaking".

RedMagic has revealed that it will be relaunching one of its latest high-end gaming smartphones soon. Available before the end of the month, the new version may only be a visual refresh of existing variants. Still, the 'Trace' variant will add pops of colour missing from the RedMagic 11 Air's original release.

When it comes to RAM and storage pricing, a major change in the industry as a whole has taken place. Smartphones, desktops, laptops, and pretty much every industry has been negatively impacted, but a new report could be bringing some positive news with an upward trend.

Sony has announced that starting today, 11 new games will support the upgraded PSSR 2.0 on the PS5 Pro. The games include Silent Hill 2, Dragon Age: The Veilguard, and more.

Two indie developers turned a naming clash into a win by launching the Piece by Piece Double bundle on Steam. The $18.57 collection features both Gamkat’s cozy repair sim and Neon Polygons' puzzle-platformer at a 17% discount.

Timberborn, a new city-builder, has officially launched on Steam, making waves with its 1.0 launch. Within four days of its launch, the post-apocalyptic colony sim has attracted over 37,000 reviews (95% positive).

Former Bethesda QA tester Colin McInerney recalled deliberately stress-testing Fallout 4 on Xbox One by exploiting RAM limits and unleashing “super-nukes,” triggering four crashes in a single morning and generating automatic crash reports that reached ZeniMax leadership. In a GDC interview, he argued that this kind of unpredictable, chaos-driven testing underscores why human QA can’t be replaced by pattern-following AI.

Some console owners wonder if Pearl Abyss is hiding lackluster Crimson Desert performance. Sites are unable to test the PS5 and Xbox Series X|S versions days before their release date. The first Crimson Desert reviews may evaluate the demanding open-world game on more powerful PCs.

After Myrient, one of the largest game archives on the Internet, announced it would close on March 31st, members of the gaming community banded together to back up every title included in its database. As of this week, the entirety of Myrient's 385 TB has been officially backed up.

Road 96 is an adventure game set in the 1990s in which you must flee the authoritarian nation of Petria. During your journeys, you’ll meet many characters with different stories and make crucial choices that will determine your future.

After comments from an insider, a reimagined 3D Mario game may be more than an assumption. While not offering details, NateTheHate appears to know of a Switch 2 title in development. The leaker previously said a Super Mario Odyssey sequel would rejuvenate Nintendo’s slowing console sales.

While Lenovo refreshes its Legion gaming tablet every year, there hasn't been a Legion-branded smartphone since the Y70, which was released in August 2022. However, it seems that the Legion phone lineup will be revived, as a new model has been spotted in the wild.

Bungie’s extraction shooter delivers brilliant tension, strong combat, and striking atmosphere, but brutal onboarding and constant friction make it frustrating.

The AOC Q27GAZD is one of the more affordable QD-OLED monitors on the market today as the 27-inch screen for gamers has just dropped back to its record-low price on Amazon. For mid-range 1440p gamers, this monitor can be a viable option.

A handful of new free games have been spotted on Steam. Among them, most don't have player ratings yet, and as for the ones that do, many are nothing out of the ordinary. However, there are some that seem worth playing.

MSI is unlikely to provide relief to buyers struggling to afford a gaming PC. At an investor briefing, it confirmed the cost of gaming laptops and desktops will climb by 15-30%. Facing astronomical memory prices, some Nvidia GPU models may become even scarcer.

Atomfall, a Fallout- and S.T.A.L.K.E.R.-inspired post-apocalyptic action-adventure set in Northern England, is currently 50% off on Steam, dropping the Standard Edition to $24.99 through 19 March 2026, with matching discounts on the Deluxe and Complete editions.

EA is currently running a discount on Need for Speed Heat Deluxe Edition, slashing it down to its lowest price ever on Steam. The $3.49 deal includes the base game and all Deluxe extras. It is easily one of the best racing game values available right now through March 19.

Urtuk: The Desolation is a tactical RPG set in a ruined world. You lead a band of adventurers and must survive while facing numerous enemies. Defeat your opponents in turn-based battles and assign their skills to your soldiers to make them stronger.

The first-person shooter Battlefield V is back at its lowest price on Steam with a 95% off sale, dropping the price from $49.99 to $2.49. The sale also sent the game’s concurrent Steam player count surging by over 350%

A recent leak from a reliable leaker suggested that Bethesda will soon announce Starfield for PS5. The PlayStation 5 version of the sci-fi game has now been spotted at a Romanian retailer, which indicates an imminent launch. Bethesda has also hinted that the studio will share something later in March 2026.

The AOC Agon Pro AGP277KX gaming monitor has been officially launched, featuring a 27-inch 180 Hz display with a resolution of 5120 x 2880. Priced at a premium, the dual-mode monitor can switch between 5K and 2K modes.

No game may threaten GTA 6, but Crimson Desert could emerge as a top contender. With cutting-edge graphics, the multi-platform open-world title has drawn high interest on PC and consoles. Positive Crimson Desert previews encouraged furious pre-order Steam sales before its release date.

Courtesy of a prominent leaker, we now have some exciting information to share regarding the upcoming RedMagic Gaming Tablet 5 Pro. If the leaked information is true, the tablet will feature specifications never seen before in its category.

Just days before World of Warcraft’s Midnight Season 1 raids go live, indie studio Alvios Games has dropped Vellum: Raid Night Study Hall — a tutorial game for players to prepare.

AdHoc Studio’s Dispatch, a choice-driven single-player narrative game from former Telltale veterans, overcame publisher skepticism and a lost publishing deal to launch via self-publishing support from Critical Role, going on to sell a mammoth 3 million copies.

Multiplayer Madness 2026 is a new game collection from Humble Bundle, and as the name suggests, it contains games that are better with co-op or online friends. They are all playable on the Steam Deck, and their total retail value stands at $118.29.

A new Crimson Desert FAQ confirms no cross-save, an internet requirement for the day-one patch and initial setup, and launch support for consoles, PC, Mac, and GeForce NOW.

The Acemagic M1A Pro+ combines the AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 395 with a generous 128 GB of RAM and is therefore aimed at users with high-performance requirements. The compact mini PC could be an interesting alternative to self-configured systems, especially considering the current high memory prices.

Capcom officially released Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection on March 13, 2026 - this is the series' debut on modern hardware and the Nintendo Switch 2. The title has secured a "Mostly Positive" rating on Steam, and is priced at $69.99.

Pearl Abyss's upcoming sandbox game, Crimson Desert, will feature Denuvo at launch. While the DRM has become associated with stunted performance, the studio appears to claim the game runs satisfactorily regardless.

Xbox says it will mark its 25th anniversary by bringing back select “iconic” retro titles in 2026, developed by its game-preservation team and updated to be playable in “entirely new ways.” While Jason Ronald did not name the games or detail the new features, he pointed to past backward-compatibility upgrades like Auto HDR and FPS Boost as the likely model for modernizing classics without changing their core identity.

After being delayed in 2024, this highly anticipated first-person shooter finally launched across all platforms yesterday. Early player count is looking strong, with players praising the game's missions, combat, and the large variety of weapons available.

Even as a hybrid system, Project Helix may have more console characteristics than expected. GDC developers told insider Moore’s Law Is Dead that Xbox exclusive games aren’t ruled out. Microsoft could also exclude Steam from a storefront tailored to the new Xbox console.

The Ryzen 7 9800X3D is one of the best CPUs for gaming, and if you've been waiting for the right time to pick it up, now might be a great opportunity.

Invincible VS is getting a console-exclusive Open Beta from April 9th to April 11th ahead of its April 30th release date. While the developers reassure PC players that the game will also launch on PC, the effort to avoid data mining reveals is obvious—and justified.

The indie game development lead at Xbox believes Microsoft can lure creators away from Steam. In a GDC interview, Guy Richards says that supporting Project Helix means wider exposure and more sales. Most PC indie games launch on Steam, but the new Xbox console will offer cross-platform perks.

Asus has just released its first 14-inch gaming laptop featuring AMD Strix Halo in the US. Coinciding with this launch, a popular YouTuber has put the FA401EA and its new Ryzen AI Max+ 392 APU through its paces with impressive results in modern triple-A games at 1600p.

Remnant: From the Ashes is an action RPG set in a post-apocalyptic world where humanity is fighting for survival. Whether you're playing alone or with up to two other players, you'll have to face numerous creatures to uncover the source of the plague ravaging your world.

CD Projekt Red has finally confirmed that no more content will be coming to Cyberpunk 2077. This may come as disappointing news to those who were latched on to the teasers and rumors suggesting otherwise.

A new game can now be picked up on the Epic Games Store for free. Separate to the storefront's official giveaways, the new discounted title is squarely aimed at horror fans. Umm Oyoun is only available to claim for a limited time, though.

The creator of Overwatch, Jeff Kaplan, revealed in a recent podcast with Lex Fridman some of the reasons for his departure from Blizzard half a decade ago.