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Humble Bundle is currently holding a special game discount event, the Lunar New Year Winter Sale 2026. This limited-time event is offering heavy discounts on many games, and a handful of well-rated Steam Deck-playable titles have dropped under $5.

A Reddit user claims Iraqi authorities seized the art book that came with his copy of Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 because it resembled a historic artefact. The book has been sent to the Minidsty of Culture and Antiquities to be assessed further.

A tense indie puzzle game has just become free to claim on Steam. Called Lost in Anomaly, it promises to offer a short but deliberately unforgiving experience that's built entirely around observation. It will remain a freebie until February 16, 2026.

Resident Evil games have a devoted following who can’t resist collector’s items. Sadly, Amazon is nullifying Resident Evil Requiem Deluxe Edition pre-orders, making the steelbook elusive. Irritating gamers, scalpers are reselling the Capcom title on eBay for handsome profits.

Asus has launched a new gaming headset, which is supposedly designed for people with high expectations in terms of audio quality. Audio sources can be connected to the device in several ways, and a microphone is built-in.

The Asus XG34WCDMTG is now available to order, featuring a 34-inch WOLED panel and smart TV features. Also with a 240Hz refresh rate, GeForce Now, and 1,000 nits peak brightness, it offers high-end gaming and movie watching, plus plenty of space for multitasking.

Ancestors: The Humankind Odyssey immerses you in the early days of humanity, where you must evolve while facing numerous dangers. There are different environments to explore, and you must meet the needs of your clan.

Meant to protect younger players, Microsoft’s age verification measures are affecting other UK gamers. Some players can’t finish a multiplayer match without having to relog into their Xbox accounts. The company is working on a fix, but hasn’t provided an ETA for a solution.

Humble has launched a new bundle called Love You To Death. This one comes packed with nine Steam Deck-compatible games, and you can score them for only $12.

Tomb Raider is set to launch on iPhone and iPad on February 12, 2026, continuing the recent wave of AAA titles arriving on Apple devices. Early performance testing suggests the port includes multiple graphical presets and optimisation options, with performance and visual quality varying depending on device generation.

TrimUI is working on a clamshell retro handheld. Positioned as a smaller alternative to the Retroid Pocket Flip 2, the handheld is said to have a 4.7-inch display and may be as little as 15 mm thick.

With memory shortages and high prices pushing the tech industry into constant uncertainty, the future of affordable consoles seems bleak. A well-known industry analyst has now shared some thoughts on what the Steam Machine could cost and what the next Xbox is heading towards.

Following the somewhat disappointing debut of Pokémon Scarlet and Violet and Pokémon Legends: Z-A, Nintendo is set to release two of the best Pokémon classics for the Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2. Despite a new convenience feature, the games will be available without a subscription.

A video posted on a Chinese streaming platform shows an MSI RTX 5090 GPU catching fire on first boot. Unfortunately for the user, not being an officially sold RTX 5090D card may have rendered the GPU a complete loss.

Buyers who were procrastinating about purchasing a Valve gaming handheld are feeling regretful. The Steam Deck OLED has disappeared from the U.S. storefront, with stock levels sporadic elsewhere. Facing component shortages, the manufacturer may be considering a price increase.

Nioh 3 was released on February 6, and according to a new report, the game has already sold over 700,000 copies across Steam and PlayStation 5. This translates to over $50 million in gross revenue.

On February 10, the Battlefield 6 development team released an in-depth community update on the upcoming Season 2. The post has since amassed more than 240,000 views and over 380 comments – figures that highlight not only continued interest in the game, but also a divided community.

Nintendo Switch emulator Kenji-NX has been updated, and it's a major one. The latest version brings a range of changes, and improvements for the Snapdragon 8 Elite phones are among the highlights.

Black Myth: Wukong is one of 2024’s biggest gaming hits and, until now, had received only a single discount. The action RPG is finally getting its second price cut, with the full version now available for around $45 for the first time.

Mewgenics, a turn-based Roguelite made by the creator of The Binding of Isaas, launched to over 65,000 concurrent players on Steam. As its name suggests, the game is themed around breeding cats.

The Gigabyte GO27Q24G is a new 1440p glossy WOLED monitor with a 240Hz refresh rate and USB-C. Promising sharper and clearer images than matte OLED panels, it's now available in China for under $400, with a global release expected later.

GameSir has announced a special edition of the G7 Pro controller that is based on Koei Tecmo's Nioh 3. The PC controller, which has a custom design and features an 8K polling rate, is now available to pre-order.

The Legion Y700 Gen 5 gaming tablet is set to launch soon in China, and Lenovo has already showcased the design and revealed the display specs of the pad. Now, with a new teaser, the brand has teased the device's AI network acceleration tech.

The game centers on the Guerra de Canudos, or the War of Canudos, fought in the aftermath of slavery's abolition in Brazil.

The gaming platform giant could face fines of up to AUD $49.5 million and further impediments on how it caters to its young Australian user base.

Steam is full of voxel survival games inspired by Minecraft. Even so, Microsoft believes that Allumeria violates copyrights by using all-too-familiar graphics or gameplay. Now delisted, its developer is considering how to respond to the DMCA takedown. Update: DMCA strike removed Feb 11th.

Dawn over Kovir, a bold new story mod for The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt, has recently been released. It introduces a completely new region and allows players to step into the role of Ciri.

Anker has listed the Prime Power Bank (20K, 220W) Black Myth: Wukong Limited Edition at its Amazon storefront in some EU countries. Recently released in the US and the UK, this version of the accessory has a striking black and gold design. It can be used to power up to three devices simultaneously, with charging information shown on the integrated display.

Everspace is a space shooter in which you must survive numerous dangers. You will face various enemies, use multiple weapons, and collect numerous resources in a world with procedurally generated levels.

Digital Foundry compared how the Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth Switch 2 port fares against other platforms. While sacrificing detail, some visuals are crisper than in the PS5’s performance mode. Nintendo’s console could also have an edge on the Steam Deck, which often fails to maintain 30fps.

Ayaneo has started selling its first AMD Strix Halo-powered gaming handheld. Rivalling the OneXPlayer X1 Pro and GPD Win 5, the Ayaneo Next II attempts to surpass both with a 9.06-inch and 1,155-nit OLED display combined with a huge 116 Wh external battery pack.

If you've always wanted to create your own role-playing game but never took the time to learn coding, RPG Maker MZ could be exactly what you need. The latest version is free to try on Steam until February 23.

Sony is expected to reveal the PlayStation Plus Game Catalogue lineup for February 2026 soon. However, a few games from the lineup have already leaked ahead of the announcement.

The long awaited and highly anticipated game, Crimson Desert, is nearing its release on March 19. The developers are working with AMD to provide a free copy of the game to those who are shopping for select AMD CPUs, GPUs, and AMD powered laptops.

The GTA 6 marketing campaign could be high-impact, but relatively condensed. A reliable insider anticipates a new trailer to premiere in August, before a Take-Two earnings call. Some critics think that the Rockstar Games title deserves more attention than three months' worth of advertising.

After launching multiple special editions of its G7 Pro flagship controller, GameSir has announced a new variant will be launching soon. It has also provided an early look at the controller ahead of its launch on February 11.

New publisher sale has seen the hit strategy game XCOM 2, return to its lowest price on Steam — dropping to $2.99 is a 95% discount sale. This deal will expire on February 19, 2026.

The Logitech G Pro X2 Superstrike is one of the most unusual gaming mice in the world, featuring inductive mouse buttons with haptic feedback as well as actuation and reset points that can be freely adjusted.

Epic Games Store recently made its Winter Sale 2026 go live, and it will run until February 23. While this special event has discounted many recently released games, there are many not-so-new titles that are available under $10.

While researching alternatives to Acer’s NitroSense and PredatorSense software, we came across two tools: NotebookFanControl and Fan Control. Both are open-source applications, primarily distributed via GitHub. Unfortunately, neither of them meets our requirements.

Sort and filter through all currently available mobile graphics cards by performance or specification.

A low-cost USB dongle is intended to connect the most common controllers to the Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch 2, Steam Deck and Steam Machine with very low latency. Hyperlink 2 supposedly offers broader compatibility and makes pairing gamepads easier.

The shelf lives for the Xbox Series X|S and PS5 may be longer than initially planned. A new report suggests that Microsoft envisions them as lower-cost alternatives to the next Xbox console and PS6. Rising storage and memory prices have inflated the predicted prices of upcoming gaming systems.

Lake is an indie game set in 1986, in which you embody a woman who returns to her hometown. You will meet many people and discover beautiful landscapes, but you will have to make a crucial decision for your future.

Analogue has begun selling the Analogue 3D Prototype Limited Edition console it recently unveiled. Available in five colors, Analogue is promising that orders will be shipped in 24 hours.

Fallout’s creator has revealed how technical limitations, licensing setbacks, and a “B-tier” label forced them to adopt inventive solutions that ultimately defined the RPG’s identity.

Asus has started selling the ROG Strix OLED XG32UQDMS. Launching globally before the end of March, the new 32-inch gaming monitor features a 4K and 240 Hz OLED panel as well as a USB hub for connecting peripherals.

In the midst of promoting his latest film during an AMA, Gore Verbinski was asked about the BioShock project he was tapped to helm, prompting a very detailed answer from the director.

Asus is not due to release the ROG Strix OLED XG27UQDMS in most countries until the spring. However, the company is already offering its new 4K, 240 Hz and 27-inch gaming monitor in the UK. The ROG Strix OLED XG27UQDMS also provides up to 1,000 nits peak brightness when HDR is enabled (APL 3%).