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Bungie’s extraction shooter Marathon is drawing attention for weapon designs and handling that echo iconic firearms from Halo: Combat Evolved and later entries, with players rapidly cataloging the references online.

Valve is facing two major lawsuits: one from New York Attorney General Letitia James and a federal class action led by Hagens Berman, alleging that loot boxes in titles like Counter-Strike 2, Dota 2, and Team Fortress 2 amount to unlawful gambling engineered to exploit players, including minors.

The flailing Ubisoft hopes to capitalize on its most successful franchise. A new job listing is seeking a developer to introduce live-service elements into Assassin's Creed games. Gamers can also expect more microtransactions in follow-ups to Assassin's Creed Shadows.

Sega says standalone releases of the retro games embedded in the Like a Dragon/Yakuza series are unlikely because modern software distribution is costly and the audience for individually sold classic titles is relatively limited, making it primarily an ROI-based decision.

Chained Echoes is a single-player RPG in which you embody a hero and must end a conflict that has lasted too long. Turn-based battles against various enemies and dragons await you, and you will have to upgrade your equipment and skills to become more powerful.

The Two Dream Light and Two Dream Pro were announced last month, and MagicX has now shared their key specifications such as RAM and storage amount, the chip used, and more.

Managing a library of PS3 games on gaming handhelds may soon become less frustrating. The RPCS3 emulator is testing several enhancements, including less reliance on the Steam Deck desktop mode. Users of mobile Windows devices will also be able to change more settings without exiting a game.

According to the Steam Year in Review for 2025, Steam users downloaded 100 exabytes of games and updates last year, which translates to 100 million terabytes.

Hardly any time has passed since Sony last updated its PlayStation Plus service with new free games. Nonetheless, a highly-rated leaker has revealed the company's upcoming plans ahead of time for PS4 and PS5 gamers alike.

Shinji Mikami, the director behind the original Resident Evil and Resident Evil 4, has launched independent outfit Unbound Studios and is developing a new Unreal Engine 5 AAA IP for PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC, backed by talent from series including Silent Hill, Shadow of the Colossus, and Devil May Cry.

Asus has finally started selling its first AMD Strix Halo gaming laptop in the US. Equipped with a 165 Hz display, the new laptop also features a 73 Wh battery with 100 W charging via USB Type-C. Unfortunately, Asus has decided against offering a 64 GB RAM variant in the US, which would have allowed the TUF Gaming A14 FA401EA to assign up to 48 GB VRAM to its Radeon 8060S iGPU.

Bethesda has been working on multiple Fallout projects and one of them is believed to be Fallout 3 Remastered. There is no official release date attached to it, but a new listing may have hinted at a release window.

YouTuber ETA Prime has put the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra to the test. With DeX mode enabled, the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 flagship could deliver over 60 FPS while emulating Silksong, over 50 FPS in The Witcher 3, and around 30 FPS in Cyberpunk 2077.

The Bluepoint Games Technical Director sees the Steam Machine as a legitimate console contender. With Steam invading living rooms, Sony would be reluctant to port PS5 exclusives to PC. Still, Valve may struggle to compete in the retail market, and Linux doesn’t support popular FPS titles.

A sketchy leak suggests that Dragon's Dogma 2 and Final Fantasy 16 will be available as free games on PS Plus Extra for mid-March 2026. While getting these would be a big deal for PlayStation users, this report should be taken with a pinch of salt.

Nvidia is reportedly preparing a new GeForce RTX 5050 with more VRAM. While the GPU is expected to retain the key specs of the already available RTX 5050, the upcoming GeForce card can be an excellent buy for gamers looking for an affordable gaming GPU.

Humble Bundle has added a new bundle to its current collection — The MIX Spring Showcase. Priced at $16, this bundle arrives packed with 9 well-rated games and will expire on March 31.

The Dell Alienware AW2725QF gaming monitor has recorded a sharp 30% price drop. The monitor now sits at the lowest price ever. The Alienware AW2725QF is a dual-resolution monitor capable of 4K@180 Hz and 1080p@360 Hz. These display configuration can be selected on the fly, making the Alienware AW2725QF a good choice for folks who want the best of both worlds.

After several iterations, including special editions of its G7 Pro controller, GameSir is finally ready to release custom faceplates for the flagship controller. The manufacturer has provided an early look at five new magnetic faceplates that should be announced soon.

Samsung says its glasses-free Odyssey 3D gaming platform will support more than 120 games by the end of 2026, with new titles and HDR10+ Gaming partnerships highlighted at GDC 2026.

Deponia is being offered as a free game on Steam for a limited time. It’s a classic point-and-click title with over 2,900 player reviews, 77% of which are positive. This free-to-keep promotion will expire on March 16, 2026.

Lenovo has quietly released its latest gaming tablet across Europe and the UK. Not yet available in North America or Australia, the Legion Tab Gen 5 has reached Europe at a significantly lower price than Lenovo previously indicated. The Legion Tab Gen 5 is the first tablet to ship with a Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chipset, too.

An Australian retailer has denied a buyer’s request to replace a Corsair Vengeance DDR5 RAM kit. Despite qualifying for warranty coverage, Umart is only willing to issue a refund for the original purchase. Skyrocketing memory prices have made stores hesitate to agree to costly substitutes.

Anbernic has shared another promotional video of the RG Vita series. The video highlights features of the two handhelds and also includes the full specifications of the RG Vita Pro.

GameSir has announced that its Tegeneria Lite wired controller will be available in a new color. Made in collaboration with its brand ambassador, MenaRD, the controller has a bright colored shell, buttons, and thumbsticks.

Capcom has announced that Resident Evil Requiem is the fastest-selling Resident Evil in the history of the franchise. The game has sold more than 5 million copies. Alinea Analytics has now published an early estimate of Resident Evil Requiem sales by platform.

Banquet for Fools hit 1.0 Steam on March 5, 2026, following a wave of early-March RPG hits. The 91% rated title features a blood-doodle magic system and squad-based mystery for a discounted $16.99.

Roblox is rolling out real-time AI chat rephrasing that replaces profanity with milder language instead of showing hashtags, starting in age-checked in-experience chats.

A known gaming insider, who goes by SnakersSO on NeoGAF, has downplayed the possibility of the company returning to traditional Xbox exclusives. This suggests that exclusive games for Project Helix won't likely be a big thing.

Solo dev Braymen released Koltera 2 on March 6, 2026, as a 100% free-to-play incremental RPG. The title features over 120 unique creatures and offline progression. It has secured a 95% "Positive" rating since its debut.

A notorious GTA 6 hacker has returned, hinting that the game’s source code may yet spread. Despite being in prison, Arion Kurtaj commented on materials stolen from Rockstar Games in 2022. A major leak could threaten the GTA 6 release date with its third delay.

If you own a Legion Go handheld, you can head over to Gleam and sign up to try the Xbox Full Screen Experience early on your device.

Project Helix has been Microsoft's scheme to merge consoles and Windows PCs since 2016. Even before the Magnus-based hybrid began development, the company set these plans into motion. A 2016 Kotaku report hinted that the new Xbox console would be more upgradeable and support cross-platform games.

Currently on sale on Steam, Wartales is an open-world RPG in which you must lead a company of mercenaries in search of wealth and glory. Defeat your enemies in turn-based battles, explore different landscapes and discover many secrets in this dangerous medieval world.

PS5 Pro players are discovering that parts of Resident Evil Requiem now look dramatically different. Digital Foundry analyzed a recent patch that switched off ray tracing in Raccoon City. There are fewer visual artifacts, but the drab city streets may be less enjoyable to explore with Leon.

With a policy change, Epic Games Store now allows developers to offer free games outside of the storefront's weekly game giveaway program. The Assault: Survivor is the latest outcome of this change, and it will be available as a freebie until March 14, 2026.

Heart of the Machine hit 1.0 on March 6, 2026, to a 93% "Very Positive" rating and 1,500+ reviews. The sentient AI strategy-RPG is currently 50% off at $14.99 - you'll be introduced to hacking mechanics and massive narrative endgame paths.

The National Video Game Museum in Frisco, Texas, has acquired the Sony MSF-1, the earliest-known and only confirmed surviving Nintendo PlayStation development unit originally built for Sony’s planned Super Nintendo CD add-on.

The PlayStation 6 development details and specs started to leak in late 2025, and so far, many rumored details have surfaced. In a new video, a notable leaker, Moore's Law Is Dead, now adds that Sony is targeting 4K 120 FPS with ray tracing for PS6.

While Microsoft has yet to reveal the price for Project Helix, an insider claims that it will be very expensive and is being made for a specific audience.

Nintendo may hesitate to issue Switch 2 dev kits to some indie game studios. A developer for Dungeons of Dusk reports that, even after shipping the tools, the company is eager to filter out shovelware. Nintendo has also tweaked the eShop to stop prioritizing low-quality Switch 2 games.

A new analysis illustrates how some PC gamers lost patience with Sony’s cross-platform approach. More recent PlayStation exclusives also drew less interest than earlier ports. With disappointing sales, Sony may now permanently confine single-player PS5 games to its console.

Yes, Your Grace is an RPG set in a medieval universe. You embody a king and must respond to the needs and demands of your villagers. But be careful, because every decision counts, and you will have to make the right choices.

Humble has launched a new All-Star Alliance bundle, offering 10 games in total worth $259. However, you can score them for only $18, saving around $241.

Changzhou Hualande Software Technology released Metal Hunter on March 6, 2026, as a free-to-play wasteland RPG. Despite being an "experimental imitation" of an abandoned 2012 project, the title has secured an initial 88% positive rating and a modest peak of 216 players.

The entertainment giant claims President Trump’s tariffs delayed Switch 2 pre-orders, causing it significant financial losses and leading to a less-than-optimal launch.

The Steam Controller's stacked feature set make it ideal not only for PC games, but also console and emulation play.