Gaming

The Legion Y700 Infinite is about to launch in China on August 25, 2026, which is just a few days away. Lenovo has already confirmed a handful of key specs, and now, a new leak from a reputed source has revealed the other details of the OLED gaming tablet.

Starting August 18, Battlefield 6 will be free to play for seven full days – but there’s a catch of up to 60 GB.

Until now, Jason has been considered the most likely traitor in GTA 6. However, a new fan theory turns that suspicion on its head: A striking image comparison suggests that a supposed ally could be playing a double game.

Renewed optimism surrounds a potential Simpsons: Hit & Run remaster or remake. At the Disney D23 event, show creator Matt Groening hinted the GTA-inspired game would return. The studio behind the 2003 release has also reemerged, focusing on modernizing classics.

After launching the Konkr Pocket Advance in five colors, Ayaneo has released the handheld in a sixth color option. However, unlike the other colors, this is a special edition made for developers, and it will not be sold.

Amazon has revealed the next lineup of games that Prime members will be able to claim through Luna this month at no additional cost. The lineup includes Right and Down, Steelrising, and more.

A three-month-old Ryzen 7 7800X3D reportedly swelled and burned out on an updated MSI X870 motherboard despite running at default CPU settings with only EXPO enabled. However, the user's delidding complicates the pending warranty claim and leaves the precise cause uncertain.

Jsaux has announced its plans to enter into the controller segment. The controllers and related products will be sold under a new sub-brand called Voidjoy.

Rockstar may not need record-setting launch day GTA 6 sales to break even. An analyst estimates 25 million units from pre-orders will sell by the game’s release date. Bolstered by the popularity of the $100 Ultimate Edition, the purchases would generate around $2 billion in revenue.

Warhounds launched on Steam on 11 August with real ballistics, destructible cover and no percentage-roll misses — it's an XCOM alternative for players tired of whiffing 95% shots. It is also the international re-release of Sparta 2035. Priced at $34.99, alongside a 15% launch discount.

The OLED monitor market is growing at a blistering pace, with global shipments nearly doubling year over year in Q2 2026. ASUS retained the top spot, while MSI continued to close the gap with Samsung.

The new Razer Naga V3 Pro packs three swappable magnetic side plates, up to 23 programmable buttons, a Focus Pro 50K Gen-3 sensor, Gen-4 optical switches, and a HyperScroll Tilt Wheel Gen-2 with four scrolling modes. The MMO flagship mouse starts at US$179.99.

The Ocarina of Time remake release date may see a trio of Zelda 40th Anniversary gear. A censored product photo leaks a third option alongside the Zelda Switch 2 console and Pro Controller. A standalone Joy-Con 2, an amiibo, or a collector’s edition for the next Switch 2 game are possibilities.

In Age of Wonders, players not only move their armies across the world map but also lead them into battle themselves. The long-running fantasy series combines classic empire building with tactical turn-based combat and, in its latest installment, even lets players create their own race. Four Age of Wonders games are currently heavily discounted on Steam.

Daniel Richtman claims a Kingdom Hearts announcement is planned for D23's Friday showcase. With the dedicated panel not until Saturday, a leaked Fortnite crossover may be the likelier fit for tonight's (Aug 14's) slot.

Pearl Abyss has released Edania: Part 2 for Black Desert, opening the Inner Edania region with new bosses, hunting grounds, gear, and the Throne of Edana mode.

Dustwind: Resistance should feel particularly familiar to players who grew up with the old Fallout games. The post-apocalyptic tactical RPG combines old-school charm with tactical real-time combat – and has dropped below $10 on Steam for the first time.

From AMD to Intel's Panther Lake Core Ultra 9 386H, while still fueling the mobile RTX 5090 with up to 160W! The 2026 refresh of Razer's thin & light gaming and creator laptop still begs the question: does it finally beat traditional heavy gaming laptops?

A PS5 game on the Steam Deck? What previously seemed almost unimaginable has now been achieved for the first time: Astro’s Playroom boots on Valve’s handheld with the help of the SharpEmu emulator – though it currently runs at just 0.6 FPS.

Judgment is a Yakuza spin-off that, for a change, puts players on the right side of the law – though there is naturally no shortage of hard-hitting martial arts action. The action-adventure is 75% off on Steam until August 27 and is available for just under $10 for the first time.

S-GAME has officially confirmed that Phantom Blade Zero, its dark wuxia action RPG, launches worldwide on October 29, 2026 for PS5 and PC. The kungfupunk title ships with native DLSS 4.5 support, ray-traced reflections, and shadows.

A chaotic antihero, a planet full of junk and plenty of bizarre puzzles – the well-reviewed point-and-click adventure Deponia is completely free on Steam for a limited time.

Rockstar's big Extended Look at GTA 6 could be significantly more extensive than previously thought. Three episodes with a combined runtime of more than an hour reportedly appeared briefly on the Portuguese Netflix page. However, the information cannot be conclusively verified.

Twitch uses creator content to train Amazon's generative AI models. The setting arrived on August 12 already switched on for every account, with no announcement. It covers streams, chat, VODs, clips and images. Here is where the setting can be found and what it does not cover.

Neverness to Everness Version 1.3, Rising from the Moonlit Fog, launches August 19 with new characters Zankou and Linko, the Scarlet Letter finale, and new areas Fogden and Duskmoor.

Man of Honor, the $10 story DLC for Mafia: The Old Country, is live on PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X/S. Here's what's new with Enzo Favara and a young Ennio Salieri.

Jacob Navok says that buyers will save money in an all-digital future. After the demise of physical games, the one-time Square Enix business lead predicts lower prices on the PS Store. He argues that having more publishers on the marketplace will encourage deeper discounts.

Developed by Triumph Studios, Age of Wonders: Planetfall is a strategy game set in a futuristic universe where the goal is to expand your colonies and defeat your opponents. But there are several ways to achieve victory.

A full MMORPG with 19 bosses, 200+ maps and a player-run auction house that runs on 2 GB of RAM — Soul's Remnant hit Steam early access on 13 August, free, built by one developer who only gained a second pair of hands last year (2025).

Epic Games Store has revealed the next title users will be able to claim without spending anything. Starting August 20, Cardpocalypse will be free for a limited time.

Previews suggest that Marvel’s Wolverine performance will exceed expectations. Insomniac Games has clarified that the base PS5 console supports a 60 fps mode and ray tracing by default. On the first-party game’s release date, PSSR upscaling may further improve the graphics.

Valve has yet to reveal the release date and price of the Steam Frame. However, the developer behind Gunman Contracts has claimed that the launch is now very close.

Amazon has added three new games for Prime members to claim and download through Luna. The lineup includes Steelrising, Airship: Kingdoms Adrift, and Pyramids and Aliens: Escape Room.

To celebrate the Gears of War: E-Day open beta, Nvidia has decided to host a special giveaway. The grand prize is an RTX 5080 Founders Edition with a custom wrap.

Razer is launching a strictly limited-edition, hand-painted keycap in the shape of a three-headed snake – though this expensive collector’s keycap is likely to sell out quickly when it goes on sale in just over a week.

A console and controller technician has shared his recent discovery about the PS5 liquid metal gate. He believes that the problem exists regardless of the orientation and calls it the worst console generation ever released.

Bethesda has been extremely secretive about the next Elder Scrolls game. It is known that the title has been in development at least since 2018, but no one knew what it would be called until now.

The silence surrounding The Duskbloods has concerned some Switch 2 owners. The closed network test on August 21st will allow players to experience gameplay for the first time. A new leak hints that preview embargoes could expire on August 20th, offering hands-on impressions.

The Legion Y700 Infinite will launch in China on August 25, 2026, which is around the corner. Right ahead of the event, Lenovo has revealed more specs of its new OLED gaming tablet.

Those who enjoy managing more than just armies in strategy games will find plenty to keep them busy in Victoria II. Economics, politics, population, diplomacy and industrialization are closely intertwined, making the grand strategy classic interesting even 16 years after its release. The game is currently 75% off on Steam for $4.99.

Warner Bros. Discovery has finally officially confirmed that a sequel to Hogwarts Legacy is planned. While concrete details about the game are still missing, fans on Reddit are already actively discussing what they want from the sequel.

While Hangar 13 and 2K Games have not officially announced a PS5 and Xbox Series X|S version of Mafia Definitive Edition, a new rating for the game has appeared on the ESRB website.

YouTuber ETA Prime managed to considerably increase the performance of the Valve Steam Machine by connecting a desktop AMD Radeon RX 9070 XT to the console. The result of the mod was that the Steam Machine could play AAA titles like Cyberpunk 2077 at 4K.

Fans suspect that the artwork released alongside the announcement may already offer a clue as to what Rockstar will show during the Extended Look on Netflix.

In ReStory: Chill Electronics Repairs, players take apart old phones, repair handhelds and run an electronics store on the side. The developers appear to have struck a chord with this concept: Just a few days after release, the simulation has reached No. 1 on SteamDB’s Trending Games and Popular Releases charts.

With The Lord of the Rings: War in the North – Legacy Edition, an almost 15-year-old classic from Tolkien’s universe has unexpectedly returned to modern platforms – and apparently, it won’t be the last. Aspyr has confirmed plans to re-release more Lord of the Rings games in the future. Which titles these will be remains unclear, but fans already have some clear favorites.

There’s currently a jam-packed game collection available at a particularly low price. Fans of action RPGs who aren’t put off by Disney content could potentially enjoy hundreds of hours of gaming at an affordable price with the Kingdom Hearts Integrum Masterpiece Edition. The games can also be enjoyed on the go using the Steam Deck.

Apple Arcade expands Simon's Cat - Blast Time with 200 levels starting August 20, alongside content drops for Lykke Studios' puffies. and stitch. milestones.

Call of Duty: Mobile Season 7 Terminated is live, bringing a Terminator 2: Judgment Day crossover, the Cronen Squall assault rifle, Lockdown battle royale, and a refreshed Nuketown.