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Valve adds hardware spec sharing and anonymized FPS tracking to the Steam Client Beta

Valve takes aim at vague performance reviews with new Steam beta rollout

Valve’s Steam client beta adds optional PC specs labels to game reviews and an opt-in setting to share anonymized framerate data focused on SteamOS devices, helping add context to performance complaints.

Darryl Linington, 18 Feb 2026 08:49

Keychron K3 HE and K3 Ultra low-profile keyboard launch reveals sleek wood-accents, surprisingly low prices, and specs galore

Keychron has officially launched the K3 HE and K3 Ultra wireless magnetic and mechanical keyboards, both of which boast sleek, low-profile designs with elegant rosewood accents, revealing rather reasonable retail pricing and a full spec sheet. Within hours, the Kickstarter campaign has earned more than five times its original goal.

Julian van der Merwe, 18 Feb 2026 07:47

Call of Duty: Warzone Mobile will go offline on April 17, 2026, Activision says.

Call of Duty Warzone Mobile is shutting down

Activision has confirmed Call of Duty: Warzone Mobile will go offline on April 17, 2026. The game is already delisted, real-money purchases ended in May 2025, and unused COD Points won’t be refunded.

Darryl Linington, 18 Feb 2026 07:30

Resident Evil Requiem Steelbook Deluxe Edition for PS5 shown

Resident Evil Requiem copies leak before release date, revealing the fate of characters

The Resident Evil Requiem release date is over a week away, but fans are already dodging spoilers. Some buyers managed to find a copy of the Capcom game and are sharing their thoughts. Early impressions reveal whether popular characters will survive the campaign (spoilers in article).

Adam Corsetti, 18 Feb 2026 01:22

The Virtual Boy is required to play Virtual Boy games that are available via Nintendo Switch online.

Nintendo's VR accessory for the Switch 2 is finally available

Nintendo has finally released its VR accessory, the Virtual Boy. The accessory, as well as the cheaper cardboard edition, are required to play the classic games released for the Virtual Boy console released in 1995.

Habeeb Onawole, 17 Feb 2026 23:53

TeamSpeak confirms an "incredible surge" of new users as Discord users look for alternatives

TeamSpeak confirmed that the spike in activity has been so strong that hosting capacity in several regions, especially in the United States, reached its limit.

Abdul Haddi, 17 Feb 2026 22:32

Mewgenics has surpassed one million copies sold in just a week, generating over $23 million in revenue

Mewgenics was finally released on PC around a week ago, and in just a short period, it has managed to sell over one million copies, which translates to over $23 million in revenue.

Abdul Haddi, 17 Feb 2026 20:21

Crimson Desert could dethrone GTA 6 as GOTY, game dev admires potential

Game animator Mike York has shared his thoughts on Crimson Desert and its potential. He believes that the game could keep players hooked for 1,000s of hours, and that it could be a great game to get lost in like Red Dead Redemption 2.

Vineet Washington, 17 Feb 2026 19:03

Lenovo's Legion Go 2 is also available with the slower AMD Ryzen Z2, but SteamOS still will take longer

In addition to the high-end SKU of the Legion Go 2 with the Ryzen Z2 Extreme, there is also a more affordable model with the standard Ryzen Z2. There will also be versions with SteamOS, but they will not launch before summer.

Andreas Osthoff, 17 Feb 2026 18:50

The new R36 Max still features some strange design choices.

R36 Max 2: New retro handheld revealed with several upgrades over older model

A new version of the R36 Max gaming handheld is coming. Referred to as the R36 Max 2, the new handheld contains several upgrades over its predecessor. The original device's unusual design elements, though.

Alex Alderson, 17 Feb 2026 17:57

Mario and Cappy from Super Mario Odyssey are shown

Announcing a new 3D Mario game prematurely could kill hype, say former Nintendo marketers

Before a 3D Mario game finally surfaces, Nintendo may keep it confidential as long as possible. Ex-Nintendo marketers Kit & Krysta believe the company should avoid the risk of release-date delays. Gamers became annoyed with the long development cycle for Metroid Prime 4: Beyond.

Adam Corsetti, 17 Feb 2026 17:38

Community reports on Reddit claim Windows 11’s KB5077181 update may be linked to new in-game stuttering and GPU slowdowns on some PCs

Reddit erupts over KB5077181: New update triggers rhythmic gaming stutter

Windows 11’s February 2026 cumulative update, KB5077181 (Builds 26100.7840/26200.7840), is drawing fresh gamer complaints about in-game stuttering, with some users reporting a workaround: disabling Fullscreen Optimizations.

Darryl Linington, 17 Feb 2026 17:12

Second Xbox Game Pass lineup for February 2026.

Xbox announces 8 new games coming to Game Pass soon

Microsoft has announced yet another lineup of games that Game Pass members will be able to download and play soon. The lineup includes some popular hits, such as Kingdom Come Deliverance 2, The Witcher 3, and more.

Abdul Haddi, 17 Feb 2026 15:29

Persona 3 Reload is 60% off on Steam until February 26.

Deal | Steam: Remake of a PS2 JRPG classic (94% positive) at its lowest price yet

Persona 3 Reload is a thoroughly modernized remake of the 2006 PS2 classic and has been warmly received by players: an impressive 94% of Steam reviews are positive. Until February 26, the JRPG is available on Steam at its lowest price to date, dropping to just under $24.

Marius Müller, 17 Feb 2026 15:17

CPU king in gaming laptops: XMG Apex 17 with Ryzen 9 9955HX beats all RTX 5060 and RTX 5070 rivals

In our review of the XMG Apex 17, it’s not just the GeForce RTX 5060 delivering strong gaming performance — the AMD Ryzen 9 9955HX inside sets a new standard for this class. In our CPU benchmarks, the Apex 17 achieves faster multi-core performance than any other RTX 5060 or RTX 5070 gaming laptop we’ve tested so far.

Christian Hintze, 17 Feb 2026 12:30

The Steam Deck is only available in limited quantities.

Steam Deck availability hit hard by RAM and storage crisis

As per official confirmation, Valve is now also affected by the current RAM and storage crisis. Consequently, the Steam Deck is no longer available, at least depending on the model variant. The affordable entry-level model has already been discontinued and is currently no longer in stock.

Silvio Werner, 17 Feb 2026 10:35

Epomaker shrinks the keyboard to make more room for the gaming mouse.

Epomaker shrinks gaming keyboard in half, offering 36 keys with Hall-effect switches

Epomaker aims to win over gaming enthusiasts with a 30% keyboard that is only about half as wide as a conventional keyboard without a number pad, creating even more space for the gaming mouse.

Hannes Brecher, 17 Feb 2026 10:32

Deal | Steam deal: Survival MMO with over 1.3 million Very Positive reviews is now 50% off

Popular multiplayer survival game — Rust — is now available on Steam at a 50% discount, thanks to a limited-time sale that will end on February 19.

Chibuike Okpara, 17 Feb 2026 06:30

Deal | Sid Meier’s Civilization VI gets huge 90% discount, half-priced DLC as part of the 2K Publisher Sale

Released almost a decade ago, Civ 6 remains the last fan favourite in the series, which has seen a significant drop in its core audience over time, with many laying the blame on Civ 7 pandering to casual and console players while lacking depth.

Rahim Amir Noorali, 17 Feb 2026 04:38

“Blame the gamers” backfires: Highguard dev’s tirade over reviews and memes draws heavy criticism

In a now-deleted, lengthy post on X, the dev publicly called out gamers and content creators for the game's failure.

Rahim Amir Noorali, 17 Feb 2026 02:42

Developers complain about Steam moderation, with bigotry rampant in reviews and forums

Gamers may have noticed that Steam reviews and forums have become increasingly toxic. Developers also want Valve to moderate bigotry and off-topic remarks. In a The Guardian article, they accuse the marketplace of ignoring requests to remove hateful comments.

Adam Corsetti, 17 Feb 2026 01:50

Two stealth icons are finally sharing the same battlefield. Ubisoft & Konami are merging two tactical legacies inside Rainbow Six Siege

MGS and Splinter Cell crossover brings Solid Snake and Sam Fisher into the same game

Solid Snake and Sam Fisher unite in Operation Silent Hunt, bringing two stealth legends into one tactical arena. Operation Silent Hunt will bring Metal Gear’s signature intel and espionage based gameplay into Rainbow Six Siege during a full-season collaboration with Konami.

Santiago Nino, 17 Feb 2026 01:37

Grimhaven is an ARPG made by former Diablo developers

Darkhaven: New ARPG by former Diablo developers gets playable demo on Steam

A demo version of Darkhaven is now available on Steam. It features some unique elements heretofore unseen in mainstream ARPGs, such as a fully explorable world with destructible terrain and the ability to construct walls on command.

Anil Ganti, 16 Feb 2026 22:53

An image showing creatures fighting in Kingdom Two Crowns.

Deal | This strategy game set in a medieval world, enjoyed by 90% of players, is 75% off on Steam

Kingdom Two Crowns is a strategy game set in a medieval world where you must conquer lands, defeat terrifying creatures, and build your own kingdom. And right now, it is 75% off on Steam for a limited time.

Alexis Stegmann, 16 Feb 2026 22:35

The midrange Intel 4 Xe3 is nowhere near as fast as the impressive Xe3 B390 currently shipping with premier Panther Lake-H CPUs

Intel 4 Xe3 GPU is over 50 percent slower than the flagship Arc B390 according to first benchmarks

The new Intel Xe3 currently shipping with Panther Lake-U has only one-fourth the RT cores and one-third the rendering pipelines of the Arc B390 for significantly slower performance levels when gaming.

Allen Ngo, 16 Feb 2026 22:18

Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth shown on gaming PC

Final Fantasy 7 Remake director calls PS5 Pro "mid-range", with PC as his "lead platform"

No longer a PlayStation exclusive, Square Enix’s preferred platform for Final Fantasy games has changed. Developers aim to make Final Fantasy 7 Remake Part 3 shine brightest on PCs. The studio will optimize it for the PS5 and PS5 Pro, but console players may need to accept sparser environments.

Adam Corsetti, 16 Feb 2026 22:10

Crimson Desert's developer has some good news for prospective buyers

Developer confirms Crimson Desert will have no post-launch microtransactions

Crimson Desert will launch without microtransactions of any kind. Will Powers, one of the game’s developers, has just confirmed it in a recent interview.

Anil Ganti, 16 Feb 2026 21:12

The MagicX Dream Two Pro in green and purple.

MagicX reveals color options for its two new handhelds

MagicX has shared renders that reveal the colors of its upcoming handhelds, the Dream Two Light and Dream Two Pro. The images show similarities between the models, but also noticeable differences, too.

Habeeb Onawole, 16 Feb 2026 18:09

Asus ROG Xbox Ally X price jumps in Japan, as memory shortage threatens gaming handhelds

Already demanding a significant investment, the ROG Xbox Ally X has suffered a price increase in Japan. Several retailers have raised the price of the Windows gaming handheld by more than 20%. An earlier leaked Asus communication predicted higher costs due to rising storage and memory prices.

Adam Corsetti, 16 Feb 2026 17:44

The 34-inch Alienware AW3423DWF QD-OLED gaming monitor is now $200 off on Amazon.

Deal | Alienware's 34-inch QD-OLED gaming monitor is now 28% off, bringing excellent value for gamers

The Alienware AW3423DWF 34-inch OLED gaming monitor is currently available with a 28% discount on Amazon, dropping its price down to an all-time low yet again. With excellent color reproduction, inky blacks and near-instant response times, the AW3423DWF is a well-equipped product.

Sambit Saha, 16 Feb 2026 17:11

Vampire’s Fall 2 launched as a free-to-play title on Steam on February 13.

Free-to-play on Steam: Vampire RPG launches with 85% positive reviews

Vampire’s Fall 2 is aimed primarily at fans of classic role-playing games. It combines turn-based combat from an isometric perspective with a dark, atmospheric fantasy setting. The title launched on February 13 and is free to play on Steam.

Marius Müller, 16 Feb 2026 16:16

According to Western Digital, its HDD production capacity for 2026 is already fully allocated.

RAM shortage spreads: HDDs may soon be in short supply

The AI boom appears to be creating the next bottleneck. After RAM prices have already risen, hard drive prices may soon follow. Western Digital reports that its HDD production capacity for 2026 is almost fully booked.

Marius Müller, 16 Feb 2026 15:42

Insider Gaming has revealed which games were scrapped as part of Ubisoft’s restructuring.

Ubisoft crisis: Insider reveals list of canceled games

As previously reported, Ubisoft has canceled six games as part of its latest cost-cutting measures. Insider Gaming has now revealed which titles are affected.

Marius Müller, 16 Feb 2026 15:17

Nintendo mulling Switch 2 price increase over memory crisis

The ongoing DRAM and storage memory price gouging that is caused by the AI data center boom will affect gaming consoles, too. As a result, console makers like Nintendo or Sony are adjusting their sales and launch strategies.

Daniel Zlatev, 16 Feb 2026 14:57

Report suggests Sony could push PS6 launch to 2029 due to memory shortages

Sony may be rethinking its plans for the PlayStation 6, and the ongoing memory crisis appears to be the main reason.

Abdul Haddi, 16 Feb 2026 14:51

GeForce RTX 50 series GPUs with 16 GB or more VRAM are now super expensive.

RTX 5070 Ti supply crunch pushes price by 25% to $1,000 in US while RX 9070 XT also suffers 21% price hike

The supply crunch affecting the RTX 5070 Ti has resulted in the price of the GPU rising by 25% in the US. The GPU now costs $1,000 on average. The RX 9070 XT, AMD's value-oriented answer to the RTX 5070 Ti, has also suffered a 21% price hike. The GPU now reportedly sits at $700 in North America.

Fawad Murtaza, 16 Feb 2026 14:02

PS3 emulator RPCS3 nears milestone with most PlayStation 3 games now at least 'Ingame'

The developers behind the PlayStation 3 emulator RPCS3 have shared a new compatibility update. This emulation software is now closer than ever to getting all PS3 games not only to boot but also to get past the menus.

Abid Ahsan Shanto, 16 Feb 2026 13:56

RTX 5060 beats RTX 5070: XMG Apex 17 surprises with unexpectedly strong gaming performance

In our review, we noted that the RTX 5060 laptop powered by the Ryzen 9 9955HX can outperform some RTX 5070 competitors. Now we’re taking a closer look at exactly which RTX-5070 laptops the Apex 17 manages to outperform—and where it falls behind.

Christian Hintze, 16 Feb 2026 12:30

Sony PlayStation 6 could follow the PS5 in using a semi-custom AMD GPU based on RDNA 5 architecture.

PS6 specs leak: Sony to pack hybrid RDNA 5 GPU in PlayStation 6 amidst pricing concerns

The DRAM shortage has also hit gaming consoles, raising concerns that the next-gen gaming consoles like the PS6 could be more expensive. Possibly to keep costs down, the Sony PlayStation 6 is rumored not to use the full RDNA 5 GPU architecture. Reliable leaker KeplerL2 mentions on NeoGaf forums that the PS6 GPU will pack some but not all RDNA 5 features.

Fawad Murtaza, 16 Feb 2026 10:00

GTA 5 mod shrinks file size to 2.5GB, as high storage prices force drastic measures

Even with 2013 origins, GTA 5 now demands more than 100GB of install space. A new mod creates a much lighter, more portable version of the title. While players could avoid pricey storage upgrades, they may decide that the visual downgrades forced by the GTA 5 mod aren’t acceptable.

Adam Corsetti, 16 Feb 2026 00:24

€1,500 for Lenovo's Legion Go 2 gaming handheld with the Z2 Extreme is just too much

Lenovo's current gaming handheld Legion Go 2 convinces with a great OLED screen, but you can already get the same gaming performance for significantly less money.

Andreas Osthoff, 15 Feb 2026 22:43

The ROG Flow Z13-KJP comes with a special carrying case.

Asus ROG Flow Z13-KJP gets a pre-order date; to come with a free copy of Death Stranding 2 for PC

Announced at CES, the ROG Flow Z13-KJP is a special edition of the ROG Flow Z13 gaming tablet. Made in partnership with Kojima Production, interested buyers will soon be able to pre-order it.

Habeeb Onawole, 15 Feb 2026 21:41

Marvel's Spider-Man Remastered shown on ROG Xbox Ally

Hopes of Spider-Man coming to Xbox dashed, with games likely to stay PC/PS5 exclusives

Marvel’s Spider-Man games may never surface on Xbox consoles. Insomniac Games dismissed the chances that the PlayStation exclusives would eventually support the platform. Many single-player games published by Sony are only available on the PS5 and PC.

Adam Corsetti, 15 Feb 2026 19:15

The Wireless Horipad Turbo controller will be released in early March.

Hori opens up pre-order for its Nintendo Switch 2 wireless controller

The Wireless Horipad Turbo controller is cheaper than the Nintendo Switch 2 Pro controller. It packs several features but misses out on two key features available on Nintendo's own controller.

Habeeb Onawole, 15 Feb 2026 16:18

3D-printed ITG Cube gaming PC shown in hand, featuring a compact Steam Machine-style enclosure with front I/O ports and minimalist design.

This 3D-printed ‘Steam Machine’-style cube with an AMD mini PC runs Red Dead Redemption 2 at 105 FPS via an OCuLink eGPU

A modder has built a small, 3D-printed gaming cube inspired by the Steam Machine concept, using a modern AMD mini PC and an external GPU connected via OCuLink. Called the ITG Cube, the project focuses on a compact design and DIY 3D printing.

Anmol Dubey, 15 Feb 2026 14:48

Gaming

Valve takes aim at vague performance reviews with new Steam beta rollout

Keychron K3 HE and K3 Ultra low-profile keyboard launch reveals sleek wood-accents, surprisingly low prices, and specs galore

Call of Duty Warzone Mobile is shutting down

Resident Evil Requiem copies leak before release date, revealing the fate of characters

Nintendo's VR accessory for the Switch 2 is finally available

TeamSpeak confirms an "incredible surge" of new users as Discord users look for alternatives

Mewgenics has surpassed one million copies sold in just a week, generating over $23 million in revenue

Update | Highguard website’s abrupt shutdown has players assuming the worst

Crimson Desert could dethrone GTA 6 as GOTY, game dev admires potential

Lenovo's Legion Go 2 is also available with the slower AMD Ryzen Z2, but SteamOS still will take longer

R36 Max 2: New retro handheld revealed with several upgrades over older model

Announcing a new 3D Mario game prematurely could kill hype, say former Nintendo marketers

Reddit erupts over KB5077181: New update triggers rhythmic gaming stutter

Video | Sony's high-end peripherals - for the average gamer!?

Cheap gaming handheld: Mangmi Pocket Max with AMOLED reviewed

Xbox announces 8 new games coming to Game Pass soon

Deal | Steam: Remake of a PS2 JRPG classic (94% positive) at its lowest price yet

CPU king in gaming laptops: XMG Apex 17 with Ryzen 9 9955HX beats all RTX 5060 and RTX 5070 rivals

Steam Deck availability hit hard by RAM and storage crisis

Epomaker shrinks gaming keyboard in half, offering 36 keys with Hall-effect switches

Deal | Steam deal: Survival MMO with over 1.3 million Very Positive reviews is now 50% off

Deal | Sid Meier’s Civilization VI gets huge 90% discount, half-priced DLC as part of the 2K Publisher Sale

“Blame the gamers” backfires: Highguard dev’s tirade over reviews and memes draws heavy criticism

Developers complain about Steam moderation, with bigotry rampant in reviews and forums

MGS and Splinter Cell crossover brings Solid Snake and Sam Fisher into the same game

Darkhaven: New ARPG by former Diablo developers gets playable demo on Steam

Deal | This strategy game set in a medieval world, enjoyed by 90% of players, is 75% off on Steam

Intel 4 Xe3 GPU is over 50 percent slower than the flagship Arc B390 according to first benchmarks

Final Fantasy 7 Remake director calls PS5 Pro "mid-range", with PC as his "lead platform"

Developer confirms Crimson Desert will have no post-launch microtransactions

MagicX reveals color options for its two new handhelds

Asus ROG Xbox Ally X price jumps in Japan, as memory shortage threatens gaming handhelds

Deal | Alienware's 34-inch QD-OLED gaming monitor is now 28% off, bringing excellent value for gamers

Free-to-play on Steam: Vampire RPG launches with 85% positive reviews

DX Racer Martian Pro gaming chair review: For pro gamers and discerning users

RAM shortage spreads: HDDs may soon be in short supply

Ubisoft crisis: Insider reveals list of canceled games

Nintendo mulling Switch 2 price increase over memory crisis

Report suggests Sony could push PS6 launch to 2029 due to memory shortages

RTX 5070 Ti supply crunch pushes price by 25% to $1,000 in US while RX 9070 XT also suffers 21% price hike

PS3 emulator RPCS3 nears milestone with most PlayStation 3 games now at least 'Ingame'

RTX 5060 beats RTX 5070: XMG Apex 17 surprises with unexpectedly strong gaming performance

PS6 specs leak: Sony to pack hybrid RDNA 5 GPU in PlayStation 6 amidst pricing concerns

GTA 5 mod shrinks file size to 2.5GB, as high storage prices force drastic measures

€1,500 for Lenovo's Legion Go 2 gaming handheld with the Z2 Extreme is just too much

Asus ROG Flow Z13-KJP gets a pre-order date; to come with a free copy of Death Stranding 2 for PC

Hopes of Spider-Man coming to Xbox dashed, with games likely to stay PC/PS5 exclusives

Video | Forget the iPhone 17 Pro? - who makes best "pro" camera phone?

Hori opens up pre-order for its Nintendo Switch 2 wireless controller

This 3D-printed ‘Steam Machine’-style cube with an AMD mini PC runs Red Dead Redemption 2 at 105 FPS via an OCuLink eGPU

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