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PS5 Digital Edition with optical disc drive (Image source: Sony PlayStation with edits)

PS6 will reportedly offer detachable disc drive, following PS5 model to support physical games

A new report suggests that, like the PS5 Digital Edition, the PS6 will accept an optional disc drive. The next PlayStation console would also be more compact to reduce shipping costs. Fans had worried that, following industry tren...

Adam Corsetti, 08 Sep 2025 17:05

Image from The Sims Legacy Collection on Steam. (Image source: Steam)

A fan creates a remake of The Sims using Unreal Engine 5

More than 25 years after the release of The Sims, a fan has decided to create a remake with the help of Unreal Engine 5. And needless to say, the result is impressive.

Alexis Stegmann, 08 Sep 2025 16:57

The Baker family from Resident Evil 7 Biohazard. (Image source: Nintendo eShop)

Resident Evil 7 port could be coming to the Switch 2

Resident Evil 7 is available on the Switch and the Switch 2 via cloud gaming. While it runs well through streaming, a natively running port would allow for gaming on the go when the internet connection is lacking.

Vineet Washington, 08 Sep 2025 16:45

The Retroid Pocket 4 Pro in 16Bit US color option. (Image source: Retroid)

Deal | The Retroid Pocket 4 Pro is back down to $149 ($50 off its launch price)

Retroid has slashed the price of the Pocket 4 Pro again, bringing it down to one of its lowest prices. While it is almost two years old, it is worth considering now that the issue with the Dual Screen Add-on has been fixed.

Habeeb Onawole, 08 Sep 2025 16:19

The AYN Odin 3 surpasses its predecessor in various areas. (Image source: AYN Technologies)

AYN Odin 3: New Retroid Pocket 5 rival released globally from $299

AYN Technologies is now selling its latest 6-inch gaming handheld worldwide. Equipped with a Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset, the AYN Odin 3 rivals the likes of the Retroid Pocket 5 with an AMOLED display and an 8,000 mAh batt...

Alex Alderson, 08 Sep 2025 15:03

Tomy is launching a revised Tamagotchi alternative with Pokémon branding (Image source: Takara Tomy)

New Pokéball with display turns Pokémon into virtual pets

Over 150 Pokémon can now be raised as virtual pets like a Tamagotchi, as Tomy is releasing a new Pokéball with a display. The gadget sports sensors that give users even more opportunities to interact with their Pokémon.

Hannes Brecher, 08 Sep 2025 14:57

XMG NEO 16 E25 (image source: Notebookcheck)

XMG's NEO 16 & PRO 16 do not get G-Sync and Advanced Optimus support after all

The 2025 XMG NEO 16 is one of the fastest gaming notebooks, but both G-Sync and Advanced Optimus were still missing. Now, it is confirmed that the two features will not be available for the current model generation.

Andreas Osthoff, 08 Sep 2025 14:24

Insurgency: Sandstorm is 70% off on Steam until September 15 and costs around $9. (Image source: Steam)

Deal | Realism over spectacle: Intense tactical shooter hits lowest price ever on Steam

Few shooters capture the intensity of modern combat like Insurgency: Sandstorm. The game is currently 70% off on Steam until September 15, making it more affordable than ever.

Marius Müller, 08 Sep 2025 14:20

The demo version of Dreams of Another is available on Steam from September 2 to 16. (Image source: Steam)

First "anti-shooter" turns the genre upside down – demo now playable

"Destroy to create" is the motto of Dreams of Another, described by GameStar as the world’s first "anti-shooter". A free demo is now available on Steam, but only for a limited time.

Marius Müller, 08 Sep 2025 14:16

The Anbernic RG476H in its three launch colours. (Image source: Anbernic)

Anbernic RG476H: New pocketable gaming handheld shown emulating PlayStation 2 and Nintendo Wii games before release with high launch pricing also mooted

The Anbernic RG476H should be available before the end of the month. In the meantime, Anbernic has now shown its new 4.7-inch and 120 Hz retro gaming handheld running games from various classic systems like the Dreamcast, PlayStat...

Alex Alderson, 08 Sep 2025 13:29

The Platinum Collection of Steam Deck-compatible games will expire on October 2, 2025. Pictured: Steam Deck running Disco Elysium. (Image source: Steam - edited)

Deal | Well-rated Steam Deck games bundle worth over $350 discounted to $48.55 on Fanatical

Fanatical is offering a new game bundle called Platinum Collection. It has 17 well-rated games that are playable on the Steam Deck, with a total value of $363.68. However, all of them can be picked for just $48.55.

Abid Ahsan Shanto, 08 Sep 2025 12:36

The Asus ROG Zephyrus G14 (GU403A) weighs around 1.57 kg or 3.47 lbs. (Image source: NotebookcheckReviews on YouTube)

Deal | Top-rated Asus ROG Zephyrus G14 (2025) with RTX 5060 and 3K OLED records big 22% price drop

The Asus ROG Zephyrus G14 (2025) is one of the best gaming/multimedia laptops on the market. Armed with an RTX 5060 laptop GPU and a Ryzen 9 270 APU, the 14-inch notebook is now on sale at Best Buy at a pretty good price.

Fawad Murtaza, 08 Sep 2025 12:18

450+ "Very Positive" reviews: New action RPG launches on Steam with a 30% launch discount

Dark Hunting Ground combines tactical monster hunts and a ton of character customization into a minimalist ARPG. After ten months in early access, it's now live on Steam alongside a 30% launch discount.

Anubhav Sharma, 08 Sep 2025 12:07

A Steam Deck on a purple black gradient background (Image source: Alexander Andrews via Unsplash; cropped)

Deal | Over $190 worth of Steam Deck-compatible games drop to $16 on Humble Bundle

The latest Humble Bundle pack is here with 10 games from Curve Games, plus two coupons. The Curve Games collection includes some of the best games from the publisher, including the 2018 RPG game — For the King.

Chibuike Okpara, 08 Sep 2025 03:18

The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered banner is shown (Image source: Bethesda Softworks with edits)

Oblivion Remastered performance worsens after patch, leading to stutters and mixed Steam reviews

For many gamers, Oblivion Remastered evokes memories of the stuttering original title. Performance has only deteriorated since its April release date, causing a series of negative Steam reviews. Some players blame the awkward comb...

Adam Corsetti, 08 Sep 2025 02:16

A screengrab from Hollow Knight: Silksong (image source: SteamDB)

Hollow Knight: Silksong sees modders fix double damage amid player complaints

A 3rd party modification takes care of what some see as an overwhelmingly punishing start for first-time players of Hollow Knight: Silksong.

Rahim Amir Noorali, 08 Sep 2025 02:08

Artwork showcasing the Helldivers 2 x Halo ODST Warbond (image source: Xbox)

Helldivers 2's "Into The Unjust" update bloats PC game size to 140GB as Arrowhead CEO chimes in

The bloated install size seems to only be a factor for PC-based players of Helldivers 2, while the console version of the title remains well under the 40GB mark currently.

Rahim Amir Noorali, 08 Sep 2025 02:02

Cover art for the God of War Ragnarok game (image source: PlayStation)

Amazon's God of War live-action adaptation to begin filming in March 2026

Amazon’s live-action God of War series will begin filming in Vancouver in March 2026, with casting currently underway. The 10-episode first season will directly adapt 2018’s game, following Kratos and his son Atreus on their quest...

Rahim Amir Noorali, 08 Sep 2025 01:27

A screengrab from Call of Duty Black Ops 7 (image source: SteamDB)

Treyarch developer Matt Scronce confirms Call of Duty Black Ops 7 will get remastered Black Ops 2 maps

Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 will be doubling down on nostalgia, offering remastered maps and mechanics from previous Black Ops titles. The title continues the storyline from both Black Ops 6 and Black Ops 2 when it launches on 14th ...

Rahim Amir Noorali, 08 Sep 2025 01:07

Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth banner is shown (Image source: Square Enix with edits)

Insider expects Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth release date in 2026 for Nintendo Switch 2 and Xbox

2026 could be a busy year for classic RPG fans, with Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth reportedly heading to multiple consoles. According to NateTheHate2, the second part of the remake trilogy will arrive on Switch 2 and Xbox. Boosted Switc...

Adam Corsetti, 07 Sep 2025 21:56

A screenshot from Balatro (above), while an screengrab from "Balatro" programmed onto the NumWorks calculator. (Image source: Steam / u/RKI3000 on the r/Balatro subreddit)

One of the biggest 2024 indie games got squeezed onto a calculator

A fan project has just brought Balatro to a NumWorks calculator with Python, who tried to fit its gameplay into just 20.9 KB while tackling strict RAM limits and sprite storage challenges - and (mostly) succeeded.

Anubhav Sharma, 07 Sep 2025 17:59

The Ayaneo Konkr Pocket Fit Elite B.Duck Edition will be a bit more expensive than the other colors. (Image source: Ayaneo)

Ayaneo announces Konkr Pocket Fit Elite B.Duck edition with 24GB of RAM and 1TB storage

The Konkr Pocket Fit Elite will be available in a special edition tied to the popular character, B.Duck. This version of the handheld will have a purple finish and be available in the highest configuration. However, it will cost a...

Habeeb Onawole, 07 Sep 2025 16:12

Dorfromantik is a critically acclaimed game that is currently 60% off on Steam. (Image source: Steam, Amazon, edited)

Deal | Simple and peaceful game with "overwhelmingly positive" reviews runs perfectly on Steam Deck and is 60% off right now

Dorfromantik, which literally translates to village romanticization, is a chill and cozy tile-based landscape puzzle game that might just be one of the best games to sink hundreds of hours in. Courtesy of a Steam sale, this Steam ...

Sambit Saha, 07 Sep 2025 15:52

Image of the game Contraband Police on Steam. (Image source: Steam)

Deal | This open world simulation game with over 20,000 positive reviews is 54% off on Steam

This game, which has over 20,000 positive reviews on Steam, is currently 54% off on the platform. But this offer won't last forever, and you only have a few days left to take advantage of it.

Alexis Stegmann, 07 Sep 2025 14:48

The devs have promised more feature-packed updates. Pictured: cover image of the software. (Image source: Steam)

Borderless Gaming 1.0 brings major revamp, teases DLSS-like upscaling 'for any game'

The aging Borderless Gaming, a gaming-focused utility, has finally been updated to version 1.0. This new version brings a new engine and revamped UI, and the developers promised to offer DLSS-like upscaling and a frame generation ...

Abid Ahsan Shanto, 07 Sep 2025 14:36

Deal | Free-to-claim on Steam: Turn-based tactics game with PvP now free until September 13

Broilers is free to keep on Steam until September 13 after the developer announced plans to delist the game, giving players a final chance to add the turn-based tactics title to their library.

Anubhav Sharma, 07 Sep 2025 12:38

Ragdoll Rumble is currently at the second spot of the "New & Trending" chart. Pictured: edited screenshot of the game. (Image source: Steam)

Free chaotic party game goes trending on Steam shortly after release

Ragdoll Rumble, a free chaotic party game, launched on Steam on September 6, 2025. Shortly after the release, the title made it to the trending chart, with the current position being second on the list.

Abid Ahsan Shanto, 07 Sep 2025 10:04

The playtest app shows recent activity, despite the early access delay to 2026. (Image Source: Unknown Worlds)

Redditor spots Subnautica 2 playtest ahead of the 2026 early access release

Subnautica fans discovered an entry on SteamDB that sparked speculation about the franchise's future. The discovery comes amid major legal disputes between publisher Krafton and Unknown Worlds' ousted founders over Subnautica 2's ...

Nitisha Upadhye, 07 Sep 2025 09:15

Yohris mini gaming PC with front-facing ports and LED light strip (Image source: ETA Prime/YouTube)

$510 Mac mini-style Windows mini PC with RTX 4000-series GPU plays Cyberpunk 2077 at 120 FPS

A YouTuber tested a compact, Mac mini-like Windows PC pairing Intel’s Core i7-13620H with Nvidia’s laptop-class RTX 4050. The unit supports easy RAM and SSD upgrades, triple-display output, and Wi-Fi 6.

Anmol Dubey, 07 Sep 2025 07:41

A screengrab from Kingdom Hearts IV (image source: Square Enix)

Director Tetsuya Nomura says Kingdom Hearts 4 and Final Fantasy Remake Part 3 development is 'on track'

Square Enix director Tetsuya Nomura sought to assuage both investors and fans alike in a livestream focused on its 2023 mobile-centric Final Fantasy VII: Ever Crisis title.

Rahim Amir Noorali, 07 Sep 2025 05:36

The LEGO Star Wars Death Star set (image source: Lego)

Building your own Lego Star Wars' Death Star just became easy - all you need is $1,000 to start

You can now build your own centerpiece for the First Galactic Empire at a small but significant fraction of the cost it took Emperor Palpatine if Lego gets a say with its new exclusive Star Wars set.

Rahim Amir Noorali, 07 Sep 2025 05:19

Promotional art for the New Nintendo 2DS XL (image source: Nintendo)

Nintendo ends repair services for the New 2DS XL as it axes support for the entire 3DS family in tow

The Nintendo 2DS is no longer supported officially by Nintendo in terms of repairs, with the company citing a lack of parts to maintain the service.

Rahim Amir Noorali, 07 Sep 2025 05:05

Metal Gear Solid Delta has sold over a million copies as of 28th August (image source: Konami X)

Konami's Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater sells a mammoth 1 million copies in just 2 days

Konami's remake of one of its most popular titles ever, Metal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eater, has (supposedly) found a strong consumer base even as it grapples with some performance issues that can be attributed to the title's use of U...

Rahim Amir Noorali, 07 Sep 2025 04:07

A fighting Mario showed above judge's gavel (Image source: Nintendo of America with edits)

Nintendo lawsuit ends in $2 million settlement against Mig Switch seller accused of aiding piracy

Another lawsuit centered around copyright infringement ends in success for Nintendo. The company claimed that Ryan Daly ran the Modded Hardware storefront and sold the Mig Switch. Previously, Nintendo shut down the Yuzu emulator d...

Adam Corsetti, 07 Sep 2025 00:52

The AYN Odin 3 will be available in five colors. (Image source: AYN)

AYN confirms two new colors for the Odin 3 Android gaming handheld

The AYN Odin 3 will now be available in five colors and not four. The manufacturer has chosen to release the phone in the two transparent colors it asked community members to vote on. It will also begin taking pre-orders on Septem...

Habeeb Onawole, 07 Sep 2025 00:50

The Konkr Pocket Fit (Elite) in white. (Image source: Ayaneo)

Ayaneo confirms Konkr Pocket Fit Elite will have a Snapdragon 8 Elite processor and start at $269

After keeping fans in the dark, Ayaneo has finally revealed the processor that will power the Konkr Pocket Fit Elite. It has also announced pricing details and has begun accepting pre-orders on Indiegogo.

Habeeb Onawole, 06 Sep 2025 23:29

A screenshot from the game Simulacra that shows off its unique ARG gameplay. (Image Source: Steam - Edited)

Deal | Just $0.99: Interactive ARG point and click adventure 80% off now on Steam for a limited time

Simulacra, an alternate reality adventure game that tasks you with solving the strange disappearance of a young woman using her phone, drops to its lowest ever recorded price on Steam. It is 80% as part of a special promotion for ...

Rohith Bhaskar, 06 Sep 2025 22:56

Image taken from the game Wolfenstein II: The New Colossus on Steam. (Image source: Steam)

A new Wolfenstein game has been mentioned by MachineGames

A new Wolfenstein game could be released in the near future according to Jerk Gustafsson’s statements. But it is necessary to wait for the official information from MachineGames regarding this new opus.

Alexis Stegmann, 06 Sep 2025 20:44

Cover art for Clock Tower's enhanced Rewind port. (Image Source: PlayStation Blog - edited)

Deal | 16-bit survival horror classic drops to $13.99 on Steam now for a limited time

Clock Tower: Rewind, an enhanced port of the pioneering survival horror game from 1995, is now $13.99 on Steam as part of a limited-time promotion. The 2024 release marked the first time the 16-bit original was officially translat...

Rohith Bhaskar, 06 Sep 2025 20:34

The Acer Predator Helios Neo 16S is a decent gaming laptop with a beautiful 240 Hz OLED display. (Image source: Acer)

Deal | RTX 5070 Ti-powered Predator Helios Neo 16S with 240 Hz OLED display is now cheaper than ever

The Acer Predator Helios Neo 16S is a well-equipped gaming laptop with a beautiful QHD+ OLED display with a refresh rate of 240 Hz. While the relatively thin gaming laptop cannot keep up with the thicker and heavier competition, i...

Sambit Saha, 06 Sep 2025 19:50

Not many of the newly spotted free games have decent player ratings. Pictured: edited screenshot from The Wind and the Wisp. (Image source: Steam and r/Steam)

Deal | Free games collection on Steam expands with another round of new releases

Steam has expanded its ever-growing collection of free games once again. This time, only a handful of these newly spotted freebies come with a decent player rating, and all of them were released between early and mid-August 2025.

Abid Ahsan Shanto, 06 Sep 2025 19:38

The situation has spawned a memefest, with Chinese players making fun of the translation's overly flowery style. (Image Source: Team Cherry)

Hollow Knight: Silksong is getting review bombed for bad Chinese translations

Hollow Knight: Silksong is receiving mixed reviews from Chinese players who are review-bombing the game over its poor Simplified Chinese translation. Team Cherry has acknowledged the issues and promised to improve the translation ...

Nitisha Upadhye, 06 Sep 2025 18:40

Donkey Kong and Pauline next to Samus from Metroid Prime 4: Beyond shown (Image source: Nintendo of America with edits)

Former Nintendo dev explains why new Switch 2 games will likely recycle the same franchises

In a recent interview, ex-Nintendo developer Ken Watanabe sheds light on why the company avoids new IPs. Nintendo prioritizes inventing unique gameplay experiences, even if players use the same characters. Announced first-party Sw...

Adam Corsetti, 06 Sep 2025 18:27

RayNeo scores a new audio partner. (Image source: TCL)

TCL RayNeo Air 4 to debut as AR glasses with world-first Bang & Olufsen audio

TCL has announced a new technical partnership set to benefit its next-gen augmented-reality (AR) glasses at IFA 2025. The world's first RayNeo wearables with Audio by Bang & Olufsen are projected to launch worldwide by the fourth ...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 06 Sep 2025 17:15

A PC remake of the PS1 classic Fear Effect launched on Steam on August 29. (Image source: Steam)

90% positive on Steam: Nobody expected this PS1 classic to return

If you spent hours on the original PlayStation in the early 2000s, you might remember a game that stood out with its cel-shaded visuals and cinematic camera work: Fear Effect. Now it’s back as a PC reboot – and has already earned ...

Marius Müller, 06 Sep 2025 14:20

According to a leak, Microsoft’s new Xbox could support PC stores such as Steam and GOG. (Image source: OpenAI)

New Xbox could support PC stores – but possibly at a steep price

Microsoft’s next Xbox might support PC platforms like Steam and GOG, powered by the new AMD "Magnus" APU and a virtual machine setup – but this shift in strategy could also drive up the console’s price.

Marius Müller, 06 Sep 2025 14:06

The controversial day-one DLC sparked community fury just weeks after the long-delayed sequel finally secured an October 21 release date. (Image Source: Paradox)

Vampire: The Masquerade - Bloodlines 2 to get major rework, Paradox issues refunds

Paradox Interactive is refunding all PlayStation Premium Edition pre-orders for Vampire: The Masquerade - Bloodlines 2 starting September 8, following massive backlash over two vampire clans being locked behind a $22 paywall. The ...

Nitisha Upadhye, 06 Sep 2025 12:57

The indie release has set new records, surpassing major franchises and becoming the second-highest indie launch of the year. (Image Source: Team Cherry)

Hollow Knight: Silksong crosses half a million players, numbers continue to surge

Hollow Knight: Silksong continues to make waves among indie releases, hitting an all-time peak of 562,814 concurrent players on Steam and currently sustaining over 412,000 active players, according to the latest numbers.

Nitisha Upadhye, 06 Sep 2025 12:26

Gaming

PS6 will reportedly offer detachable disc drive, following PS5 model to support physical games

A fan creates a remake of The Sims using Unreal Engine 5

Resident Evil 7 port could be coming to the Switch 2

Deal | The Retroid Pocket 4 Pro is back down to $149 ($50 off its launch price)

AYN Odin 3: New Retroid Pocket 5 rival released globally from $299

New Pokéball with display turns Pokémon into virtual pets

XMG's NEO 16 & PRO 16 do not get G-Sync and Advanced Optimus support after all

Deal | Realism over spectacle: Intense tactical shooter hits lowest price ever on Steam

First "anti-shooter" turns the genre upside down – demo now playable

Anbernic RG476H: New pocketable gaming handheld shown emulating PlayStation 2 and Nintendo Wii games before release with high launch pricing also mooted

Deal | Well-rated Steam Deck games bundle worth over $350 discounted to $48.55 on Fanatical

Deal | Top-rated Asus ROG Zephyrus G14 (2025) with RTX 5060 and 3K OLED records big 22% price drop

450+ "Very Positive" reviews: New action RPG launches on Steam with a 30% launch discount

Deal | Over $190 worth of Steam Deck-compatible games drop to $16 on Humble Bundle

Oblivion Remastered performance worsens after patch, leading to stutters and mixed Steam reviews

Hollow Knight: Silksong sees modders fix double damage amid player complaints

Helldivers 2's "Into The Unjust" update bloats PC game size to 140GB as Arrowhead CEO chimes in

Amazon's God of War live-action adaptation to begin filming in March 2026

Treyarch developer Matt Scronce confirms Call of Duty Black Ops 7 will get remastered Black Ops 2 maps

Insider expects Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth release date in 2026 for Nintendo Switch 2 and Xbox

One of the biggest 2024 indie games got squeezed onto a calculator

Ayaneo announces Konkr Pocket Fit Elite B.Duck edition with 24GB of RAM and 1TB storage

Deal | Simple and peaceful game with "overwhelmingly positive" reviews runs perfectly on Steam Deck and is 60% off right now

Deal | This open world simulation game with over 20,000 positive reviews is 54% off on Steam

Borderless Gaming 1.0 brings major revamp, teases DLSS-like upscaling 'for any game'

Deal | Free-to-claim on Steam: Turn-based tactics game with PvP now free until September 13

Nvidia GeForce RTX 5060 Low Profile from Zotac: Powerful Blackwell mini GPU for compact desktop PCs review

Free chaotic party game goes trending on Steam shortly after release

Redditor spots Subnautica 2 playtest ahead of the 2026 early access release

$510 Mac mini-style Windows mini PC with RTX 4000-series GPU plays Cyberpunk 2077 at 120 FPS

Premium desktop GPU in white with top performance - KFA2 GeForce RTX 5070 Ti HoF (Hall of Fame) Gaming review

Director Tetsuya Nomura says Kingdom Hearts 4 and Final Fantasy Remake Part 3 development is 'on track'

Building your own Lego Star Wars' Death Star just became easy - all you need is $1,000 to start

Nintendo ends repair services for the New 2DS XL as it axes support for the entire 3DS family in tow

Konami's Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater sells a mammoth 1 million copies in just 2 days

Nintendo lawsuit ends in $2 million settlement against Mig Switch seller accused of aiding piracy

AYN confirms two new colors for the Odin 3 Android gaming handheld

Ayaneo confirms Konkr Pocket Fit Elite will have a Snapdragon 8 Elite processor and start at $269

Deal | Just $0.99: Interactive ARG point and click adventure 80% off now on Steam for a limited time

A new Wolfenstein game has been mentioned by MachineGames

Deal | 16-bit survival horror classic drops to $13.99 on Steam now for a limited time

Deal | RTX 5070 Ti-powered Predator Helios Neo 16S with 240 Hz OLED display is now cheaper than ever

Deal | Free games collection on Steam expands with another round of new releases

Hollow Knight: Silksong is getting review bombed for bad Chinese translations

Former Nintendo dev explains why new Switch 2 games will likely recycle the same franchises

TCL RayNeo Air 4 to debut as AR glasses with world-first Bang & Olufsen audio

90% positive on Steam: Nobody expected this PS1 classic to return

New Xbox could support PC stores – but possibly at a steep price

Vampire: The Masquerade - Bloodlines 2 to get major rework, Paradox issues refunds

Hollow Knight: Silksong crosses half a million players, numbers continue to surge

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