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An image from the game Battle Brothers.

Deal | This medieval turn-based RPG, enjoyed by 88% of players, is currently 70% off on Steam

Battle Brothers is a turn-based RPG set in a medieval world where you must lead a mercenary company and face many dangers. Adapt your strategy according to each type of enemy and lead your soldiers to victory, while avoiding losses.

Alexis Stegmann, 01 Mar 2026 21:18

PlayStation Productions games are shown

With only 9 PS5 exclusive games available, fans debate Sony's cross-platform strategy

More than 5 years after its release, the list of PS5 exclusives remains brief. A comparison with the Switch 2 and Xbox consoles highlights which companies value cross-platform games. PlayStation exclusivity may gain a slight boost if Sony stops porting single-player titles to PCs, as rumored.

Adam Corsetti, 01 Mar 2026 21:03

The Anbernic RG Vita Pro will have a higher res display than the RG Vita.

Deleted video reveals the Anbernic RG Vita Pro will dual boot Android and Linux

A now-deleted YouTube video has revealed that Anbernic's RG Vita Pro will ship with two operating systems. The handheld will follow in the footsteps of some older Anbernic devices such as the Anbernic RG353P.

Habeeb Onawole, 01 Mar 2026 18:47

A screengrab from the Pokémon Winds and Pokémon Waves announcement trailer

Pokémon Winds and Pokémon Waves announced: Gen 10 begins on Nintendo Switch 2 in 2027

Pokémon Winds and Pokémon Waves were unveiled during Pokémon’s 30th anniversary as the next mainline entries, launching Generation 10 with an open-world “windswept islands” region and new starters Browt (Grass), Pombon (Fire), and Gecqua (Water).

Rahim Amir Noorali, 01 Mar 2026 14:11

Taking on Samsung & Apple - Honor @MWC 2026

Video | Taking on Samsung & Apple - Honor @MWC 2026

A new foldable, a special edition phone, and a laptop you definitely do not want to miss! That is Honor's new lineup unveiled at MWC in Barcelona to take on Samsung with their all-new Galaxy S26 Ultra and Apple with their MacBook Pros and the iPhone 17 Pro, and we have some early first impressions for you!

Alexander Wätzel, 01 Mar 2026 14:00

There is a growing library of older but still amazing Triple-A games available on Android

Three phenomenal Triple-A console and PC games you can also play on Android

CheckMag While an Android device won't ever replace a dedicated handheld, there are a growing number of phenomenal triple-A games available directly from Google Play at very reasonable prices, and they work great on mediocre hardware like the Pixel 10 series.

David Devey, 01 Mar 2026 14:00

A poster of Resident Evil Requiem with Grace Ashcroft and Leon Kennedy.

Capcom insider hints at big Resident Evil series meeting after Resident Evil Requiem launch

A new insider claim suggests Capcom is planning a major Resident Evil series meeting in 2027 to review data from Resident Evil Requiem and recent remakes, which could potentially shape the franchise’s direction after RE9’s launch.

Anubhav Sharma, 01 Mar 2026 12:57

A screengrab from Marathon's Server Slam Playtest

Marathon Server Slam Beta hits 143,000 Steam players: gunplay praised, UI criticism mounts

Bungie’s Marathon drew 143,000 concurrent Steam players on day one of its Server Slam beta, signaling renewed interest after earlier delays and uneven 2025 tests, even as counts later fell to roughly 70,000.

Rahim Amir Noorali, 01 Mar 2026 12:32

Pictured - the cover thumbnail of GTA 6 with the two protagonists.

GTA 6 pre-orders may be closer as PlayStation database reportedly gets updated with game IDs

A new leak from @PlaystationSize states that GTA VI title IDs have appeared in the PlayStation database, and there's a chance that pre-orders could open soon. If true, the backend update is a very reassuring sign ahead of the game's November 19, 2026 launch window.

Anubhav Sharma, 01 Mar 2026 12:07

Pictured - an ingame screenshot from Laysara: Summit Kingdom.

New unique city builder gets full release on Steam with a successful 1.0 debut, 1K+ positive reviews, and 50% launch discount

Laysara: Summit Kingdom hit its 1.0 release on Feb 27, 2026 - the game secured a "Very Positive" 83% rating and a 1,024 player peak. The vertical city builder introduces a 15-mission campaign and a 50% launch discount.

Anubhav Sharma, 01 Mar 2026 10:56

Retroid is the latest manufacturer to increase the price of its products due to the rising memory costs.

Retroid raises the price of the Pocket 6, discontinues the 12GB RAM version

The rising cost of RAM and memory is affecting device manufacturers across the globe. Just after AYN announced a price increase for two of its devices, Retroid has followed suit with a price increase for the Pocket 6.

Habeeb Onawole, 01 Mar 2026 07:40

Gears of War Executive Producer Laura Fryer at GDC 2008

Xbox console executive says she left team after refusing to wear bathrobe at GDC hotel

Laura Fryer, who helped launch the first Xbox console, has recounted a disturbing encounter during the 2004 GDC. In a hotel room with another executive, she denied a request to wear a bathrobe. After pressured to leave her position, Phil Spencer invited her to join his publishing team at Microsoft.

Adam Corsetti, 01 Mar 2026 00:40

Next Xbox console mockup with Game Pass banner

Analyst declares new Xbox console dead, slamming Microsoft for Game Pass price increase

Gaming researcher Michael Pachter isn’t hopeful about the next Xbox console. Game Pass will be a focal point of the system, but the Ultimate tier with day-one games strains budgets. Pachter expects the console to fail unless Microsoft makes drastic changes to the subscription service.

Adam Corsetti, 28 Feb 2026 19:54

The Super Pocket Rare Edition is one of many versions of the handheld released over the past few years.

HyperMegaTech Super Pocket gets a Rare edition with 14 classic games

Blaze, the parent company of HyperMegaTech and Evercade, has released a new version of its Super Pocket handheld. Called the Super Pocket Rare Edition, this variant is a collaboration between Microsoft-owned Rare Limited, and it comes with 14 of the British developer's classic games.

Habeeb Onawole, 28 Feb 2026 18:56

A gameplay screenshot from Just Move:Clean City Messy Battle

Deal | “Sometimes you need luck to win”: Challenging top-down shooter is now free on Steam

Just Move: Clean City Messy Battle is an auto-shooter with 100 different missions to complete. It is currently free to keep on Steam for a limited time.

Chibuike Okpara, 28 Feb 2026 18:28

Myrient hosts hundreds of terabytes of retro games.

Retro game archive with 390 TB worth of data is shutting down in March

A popular game archive service with around 390 TB of data, Myrient, will be closing its metaphorical doors later next month. Citing rapidly rising infrastructure costs, abusive usage, and lack of increase in donations, the service's founder has deemed it unsustainable.

Sambit Saha, 28 Feb 2026 17:43

Resident Evil: Requiem first impressions - Pathtracing for the masses?

Video | Resident Evil: Requiem first impressions - Pathtracing for the masses?

The latest installment of the popular horror-/action game franchise brings us a new, exciting story, with characters both old and new, and also features path tracing for super-realistic visuals. We had the chance to try the game before release to give you some early gameplay impressions, and some performance testing with a mobile RTX 5090 and RTX 5060 ... with surprising results.

Alexander Wätzel, 28 Feb 2026 15:07

RTX 5090 with a custom Resident Evil Requiem wrap.

Nvidia is giving away an RTX 5090 with a custom Resident Evil Requiem wrap

Resident Evil Requiem was released yesterday, on February 27, and to celebrate the launch, Nvidia has decided to host a special giveaway featuring the flagship GPU of the RTX 50-series.

Abdul Haddi, 28 Feb 2026 14:57

A screengrab from Stage Tour

RedOctane unveils Stage Tour, a Guitar Hero spiritual successor for Fall 2026

RedOctane Studios, formed by Guitar Hero veterans, has announced Stage Tour, a spiritual successor slated for fall 2026. It features the classic five-fret note highway, customizable band members, and ongoing platform-style updates shaped by community feedback.

Rahim Amir Noorali, 28 Feb 2026 14:34

The Nintendo Switch 2 Pro Controller Resident Evil Requiem Edition is available on Amazon and the Nintendo website.

Nintendo begins selling special edition Switch 2 Pro controller

Tied to the release of Resident Evil Requiem, Nintendo has begun selling a special edition of its Switch 2 Pro controller based on the game. However, the controller costs a bit more than the standard version.

Habeeb Onawole, 28 Feb 2026 13:28

The AYN Odin 3 will receive its first price increase next month, since its launch in 2025.

AYN Thor and Odin 3 new pricing revealed, to take effect in March

AYN has announced that it is bringing forward the date for the price increase of its Thor and Odin 3 handhelds. The manufacturer cites a handful of reasons, chief of them being the increasing cost of RAM and memory components.

Habeeb Onawole, 28 Feb 2026 12:49

Vampyr is 90% off on Steam until March 13.

Deal | "Thrilling to the last drop": Vampire RPG drops from $40 to $4 on Steam for the first time

The dark role-playing game Vampyr puts you in the shoes of a doctor who has just been turned into a vampire. Set during the Spanish flu pandemic, the title confronts you with a constant moral dilemma – will you save lives or feed on your patients? The Steam Deck-verified game is now available on Steam with a 90% discount for the first time.

Marius Müller, 28 Feb 2026 12:13

Mini forum DEG2

External desktop graphics card on a mini PC, laptop or tablet? The Minisforum DEG2 makes it possible

In our review, we show what the Minisforum DEG2 eGPU dock does in practice and for whom the solution is worthwhile. The focus is on processing, features, price, and performance with an RTX 4090 via OCuLink and Thunderbolt 5 compared to a desktop PC.

Sebastian Bade, 28 Feb 2026 12:09

Amazon has released the first official image of Kratos and Atreus from its upcoming God of War series.

God of War series: Amazon reveals first look at Kratos and Atreus – fans disappointed

Amazon has unveiled the first look at Kratos and Atreus from its upcoming God of War series. However, the reveal has done little to ease concerns within an already skeptical fanbase or generate meaningful excitement around the project.

Marius Müller, 28 Feb 2026 11:40

Lime green will reportedly be the third color option for the tablet. Pictured: a promo picture showing a game running on the tab.

Lenovo Legion Tab Gen 5 leak teases bold new colorway for upcoming flagship gaming tablet

The Lenovo Legion Y700 Gen 5 is set to launch soon in China, and it seems that the company will showcase it at MWC 2026 as well. Ahead of the official unveiling, a leak from a reputable source has showcased the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 gaming tablet in a flashy new lime-green colorway.

Abid Ahsan Shanto, 28 Feb 2026 10:59

The Mega Man Charged Up collection will expire on March 19, 2026. Pictured: Steam Deck running Legacy Collection 2.

Deal | Mega Humble Bundle games deal brings 9 action-platformer hits for less than $6 each

Humble Bundle has refreshed the game bundles section, and there's a new addition. Called Mega Man: Charged Up Collection, it includes 9 classic and modern action platformers, with a total retail value of $244. However, all can be had for just $50.

Abid Ahsan Shanto, 28 Feb 2026 09:26

It appears that the long-awaited Orange Pi Neo gaming handheld has been put on hold.

Linux gaming setback: Orange Pi Neo handheld delayed due to skyrocketing RAM and storage costs

Linux gamers are in for some bad news - the Orange Pi gaming handheld has been delayed, due to unexpected increases in RAM and storage prices. The gaming handheld was first announced back in 2024, boasting a 7-inch FHD+ 120 Hz display, AMD Zen 4 APUs, and up to 2 TB storage.

Sambit Saha, 28 Feb 2026 02:17

FromSoftware rejected a PS5 Bloodborne remake from Bluepoint Games, not Sony PlayStation

The saga of the missing Bloodborne remake has taken another unexpected turn. Now-closed Bluepoint Games, which reintroduced Demon’s Souls to the PS5, made multiple proposals to revamp the classic. As it turns out, FromSoftware may have denied fans a remake or remaster, rather than Sony.

Adam Corsetti, 27 Feb 2026 23:05

An image showing Aegis in front of a building in Steelrising.

Deal | This action RPG set during the French Revolution in Paris in 1789 is 90% off on Steam

Steelrising is an action RPG set in an alternative version of the French Revolution. You play as a robot and must face the king’s armies by attacking your enemies and using Paris as a playground to save the revolution.

Alexis Stegmann, 27 Feb 2026 21:07

Mario Kart World shown on Switch 2

Nintendo quietly approved Switch 2 price increase due to memory costs, says analyst

Higher memory costs haven’t yet prompted an official Switch 2 price hike. Still, an industry consultant points out that some gamers are already paying more for the console. Matthew Ball thinks that Nintendo axed the Mario Kart World bundle to protect profits during the component shortage.

Adam Corsetti, 27 Feb 2026 19:52

Raul Bautista, one of the characters in GTA 6.

GTA 6 leaks: Alleged former Rockstar employee shares some crazy in-game features

GTA 6 is scheduled for release on November 19, if there are no more delays. The leaks and rumors, however, have been coming in non-stop and a few days ago, a Reddit post made some borderline unbelievable claims.

Vineet Washington, 27 Feb 2026 18:48

Bungie’s new extraction shooter Marathon is scheduled for release on March 5, 2026.

Steam hype before launch: New extraction shooter starts free “Server Slam” and surpasses Arc Raiders

Bungie’s new extraction shooter Marathon, set to launch on March 5 and already available for pre-order, is currently the third best-selling game on Steam in the United States. From February 28, players can try the game for free during the final test phase – the “Server Slam” – which grants several days of open access.

Marius Müller, 27 Feb 2026 17:26

Pictured - an ingame screenshot from Iverian Wars.

New free-to-play MMORPG crash-lands on Steam with an 1,800+ player peak and abysmal reviews

Iverian Wars: Craxion vs Defugel launched Feb 24, 2026 to a "Mostly Negative" 28% rating. Despite a 1,839 player peak, the 4Story reskin is under constant fire for poor optimization, bottlenecked quests, and heavy P2W mechanics.

Anubhav Sharma, 27 Feb 2026 17:16

A picture of Nier's creator Yoko Taro wearing his mask

NieR creator Yoko Taro to write every script for new Evangelion series

Neon Genesis Evangelion will return with a new original anime series announced during the franchise’s 30th-anniversary event in Yokohama, with NieR creator Yoko Taro writing every script and Studio Khara co-producing with CloverWorks.

Rahim Amir Noorali, 27 Feb 2026 14:35

Pictured - official cinematic artwork from Spellcasters Chronicles.

New free-to-play MOBA from Quantic Dream launches on Steam early access with "Mixed" rating and technical friction

Quantic Dream’s Spellcasters Chronicles hit Steam's early access Feb 26 to a "Mixed" 52% rating. The 3v3 aerial deckbuilder peaked at 888 players - players dig its visuals but it's getting criticism for technical bugs and passive macro-heavy combat.

Anubhav Sharma, 27 Feb 2026 12:29

GDC 2026 runs March 9–13 in San Francisco, but Qualcomm is not expected to announce Snapdragon handheld updates at the event.

GDC 2026: Qualcomm says no Snapdragon G or Snapdragon X updates planned

Qualcomm will not announce Windows gaming handheld updates at GDC 2026 and won’t offer hands-on benchmarking of recent Snapdragon X updates at the event.

Darryl Linington, 27 Feb 2026 10:11

Banner for Resident Evil Requiem Steam player count is shown

Resident Evil Requiem Steam player count breaks RE4's 168K record 30 mins after release

Resident Evil Requiem quickly set a new standard for survival horror popularity on Steam. Soon after going live on its release date, RE9 skyrocketed past the record set by the Resident Evil 4 remake. Strong pre-order sales and reviews have contributed to a peak Steam player count of over 250K.

Adam Corsetti, 27 Feb 2026 08:01

AYN will begin accepting another batch of pre-orders for the Thor and Odin 3 Android handhelds.

AYN reveals date for next batch of Thor and Odin 3 pre-orders

AYN has been selling its latest handhelds, the Thor and the Odin 3 on a pre-order basis since their announcement in 2025. Now, it has revealed when it will begin accepting the next batch of orders for both devices.

Habeeb Onawole, 27 Feb 2026 05:59

The Keychron V10 Ultra mechanical keyboard.

Keychron launches V10 Ultra 75% mechanical keyboard that lasts up to 660 hours on a single charge

Keychron has introduced a new mechanical keyboard called the V10 Ultra. This one uses a 75% Alice layout and it can last up to 660 hours after a full charge.

Abdul Haddi, 27 Feb 2026 02:23

Marathon's initial reception has been mostly positive

Marathon gets off to a hot start with over 100,000 concurrent players

Marathon’s free-to-play server slam test is now live and is being well received by the community. It has a six-digit player count on PC alone, and that figure may be just as high on consoles.

Anil Ganti, 27 Feb 2026 01:58

Metacritic deletes Resident Evil Requiem review written by generative AI and issues warning

One website is taking shortcuts to capitalize on the Resident Evil Requiem hype. Readers noticed that a review for the survival horror game posted on Metacritic had obvious signs of generative AI. The aggregator has removed the article and pledged to ban sites relying on AI writing.

Adam Corsetti, 27 Feb 2026 01:08

The AYN Thor is a dual-screen handheld gaming device powered by Android.

AYN Thor: Manufacturer announces another price increase is on the horizon

AYN has revealed that its dual-screen device, the Thor, is about to get more expensive. The manufacturer says the rising cost of memory used for the Thor will cause a second upward price review in the near future.

Habeeb Onawole, 27 Feb 2026 00:09

Path of Exile's newest patch has been shown off

Path of Exile 3.28 shown off with new Mirage mechanic and sweeping endgame improvements

Path of Exile’s newest 3.28 update has been shown off in detail. It introduces a new Mirage league mechanic, new uniques, a new Ascendancy class and a bunch of changes for the endgame.

Anil Ganti, 27 Feb 2026 00:08

Asus ROG Flow Z13-KJP has been tested with SteamOS.

128 GB RAM monster with SteamOS: Asus ROG Flow Z13-KJP gaming tablet proves to be plenty fast for AAA gaming

The Asus ROG Flow Z13-KJP is a special edition of the 2025 ROG Flow Z13 gaming tablet. Featuring a stunning Death Stranding-inspired design, a 13.4-inch 180 Hz IPS display, the Ryzen AI Max+ 395 APU, and 128 GB of RAM, the ROG Flow Z13-KJP is built to impress. The tablet has now been tested with SteamOS installed.

Fawad Murtaza, 26 Feb 2026 22:43

Jason Duval and Lucia Caminos, the lead characters in GTA 6.

No more GTA 6 delays as Take-Two reportedly reaffirms launch date to Sony, Microsoft

Rest assured GTA 6 fans, it seems Take-Two has told Sony and Microsoft that there are no delays to the game’s release, for now. This means it would stick to its November 19 release on consoles.

Vineet Washington, 26 Feb 2026 22:13

Samsung Odyssey OLED G5 promotional image.

Deal | Samsung’s already affordable 180 Hz OLED gaming monitor gets major discount and free Resident Evil Requiem to boot

The Samsung Odyssey OLED G5 (G50SF) is a relatively budget friendly OLED gaming monitor and it has been discounted on Amazon and Samsung’s website. The deal includes a free copy of Resident Evil Requiem.

Vineet Washington, 26 Feb 2026 21:25

Steam and PlayStation logos shown on PC monitor

Insider hints at fewer PS5 exclusive games on PC, with Wolverine Steam release in doubt

Insider Jason Schreier has heard that Sony might revert to more strict PlayStation exclusivity. Gamers previously had some assurance that first-party PS5 games would eventually land on PCs. Steam sales may not be lucrative enough to bring console titles like Marvel’s Wolverine to the marketplace.

Adam Corsetti, 26 Feb 2026 20:17

The next-generation Allodube iPlay Mini Ultra gaming tablet has been teased.

Powerful 8.8-inch compact gaming tablet teased ahead of launch, revealing Antutu scores

Alldocube has teased its upcoming compact gaming tablet, the iPlay Mini 4 Ultra. The teasers do not reveal the exact SoC being utilized, but the company did share promising Antutu scores. A global launch is also likely.

Sambit Saha, 26 Feb 2026 20:15

The white Asus ROG Zephyrus G14 is a compact 14-inch gaming laptop with RTX 5080 and gorgeous OLED display

Deal | RTX 5080-powered Asus ROG Zephyrus G14 with Ryzen AI 9 HX and 2TB SSD gets huge 37% open-box discount

The Asus ROG Zephyrus G14 might be one of the most popular 14-inch gaming laptops for gamers who are often on the go and are in the market for a powerful yet portable RTX 5080 machine.

Enrico Frahn, 26 Feb 2026 19:44

The Hidden King in Deadlock

Invite-only Valve shooter Deadlock hits 125,000 concurrent players after “Old Gods, New Blood” update

Valve’s invite-only, unreleased MOBA shooter Deadlock surged to 125,000 concurrent players on 22 February 2026, briefly rivaling Marvel Rivals and nearing Overwatch 2’s peak despite lacking a public release and any marketing push.

Rahim Amir Noorali, 26 Feb 2026 18:58

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