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The development team behind Splitgate 2, 1047 Games, is appealing to gamers who were originally interested in the franchise to give them one more chance after a less-than-stellar launch and several controversies.

The sudden decline in view counts of popular Twitch streamers is shocking fans. The platform blocked many of the view bot services these broadcasters were using. Asmongold, XQC, and Mizkif are three examples of streamers who have all seen well below-average viewership.

Hollow Knight Silksong's unveil on the opening night of Gamescom has resulted in a somewhat unexpected beneficiary as the original indie title saw a fresh new high of its peak player count on Steam following the announcement.

Cyberpunk 2077 still manages to surprise us, as is the case in this video of Digital Dreams with an RTX 5090. And needless to say that the graphics are stunning.

CheckMag Weighing just 14 oz, the Vivo Vision has launched in China and is significantly lighter and smaller than the well-known mixed-reality headsets from Apple and Meta. An 8K micro-OLED display supposedly creates a huge virtual IMAX screen, which could make mixed reality interesting for regular users and not just gamers. A hands-on comparison reveals the similarities and differences to the Apple Vision Pro and suggests a price-performance advantage for Vivo.

A new free-to-play game, Cheese Rolling, has just hit Steam, turning the renowned Gloucestershire downhill chase into a physics racer with online and solo modes, proximity voice chat, and short, chaotic runs.

CheckMag I tried the Battlefield 6 Open Beta, then jumped back into Battlefield 1. These are my thoughts on how they feel different in gameplay, map size, pacing, and teamwork. It's impressive how BF1 holds up well to this day - and that it might be one of the greatest games in the franchise for this reason.

“If you love cats, you’ll love this game too,” reads one review of Kimchi: A Stars in the Trash Story. This free puzzle adventure on Steam is all about feline charm and currently holds a 100% positive rating.

Only two new games are coming to Xbox Game Pass at the end of August, which is fewer than usual. Still, both are major AAA titles, with one joining the service at launch.

This Final Fantasy series MMO is available for free for a limited time, allowing you to dive back into its unique universe. But be careful, because it will be necessary to meet a few criteria in order to enjoy it.

The title managed to move less than half a million copies in a 3 month period from April to June 2025 after a strong start that saw Capcom sell as many as 10 million copies at launch.

Sony is expected to remain a global sponsor for EVO, at least in the near future, as Nodwin Gaming takes the reins for what is considered one of the most premium tournament organizers for the fighting game community.

Mortal Kombat Legacy Kollection offers remasters of as many as 11 classic Mortal Kombat titles in a move that is expected to create plenty of goodwill for the publisher as it aims to cater to nostalgic players of the franchise.

Gamers are discovering how much regional pricing can vary for consoles. The PS5 price is rising in the U.S, but buyers in China can take advantage of new discounts. Despite measures to avoid the PS5 price increase, Sony will soon charge U.S. buyers $50 more for the systems.

The new Samsung S84F is an affordable way to experience the advantages of an OLED TV. AI features enable effective upscaling to 4K and more helpful suggestions for content. Black levels are impressive, but lackluster brightness can hinder the 77-inch Samsung TV in brighter rooms.

Poncle unveiled Kill The Brickman, a brand new turn-based deckbuilder at Gamescom 2025. The game is already available on Steam, Xbox, and Xbox for PC at the time of writing.

Up till now, Call of Duty games have allowed players to challenge themselves with different difficulty modes, but Black Ops 7 is doing things differently. The difficulty level will vary based on how many human players are together in the co-op campaign.

Gamescom 2025 brought fans a fresh look at Deep Rock Galactic: Survivors with a brand-new trailer. Alongside the new gameplay footage came exciting news: the game will be available on Xbox Game Pass from day one this September.

With its newly launched Initium lineup of racing sim gear, Asetek wants to take on the likes of Moza and Fanatec. Priced rather decently, the Initium steering wheel, 5.5 nm wheelbase, and pedals look quite decent in terms of features as well as external design.

Abxylute has previewed an upcoming snap-on magnetic game controller for use with smartphones when playing retro games. The controller can also be used wirelessly when detached.

XU Retro has detailed the XU35 H40 before its release later this year. Arriving with a 4-inch and 720p display, the XU35 H40 appears to be positioned as a cheaper and slightly less powerful alternative to Anbernic's RG406H, with which it shares various features.

It looks like LG's first Tandem OLED gaming monitor will soon be available globally. Silently listed on Amazon complete with launch pricing, the LG UltraGear OLED 27GX700A can reach up to 335 nits full panel brightness with a 280 Hz refresh rate and a 1440p resolution.

MSI is gradually and silently releasing more batches of its first AMD Ryzen-powered gaming handheld in more countries. Having made its way to Germany last month, the MSI Claw A8 has now reached France but with significantly lower launch pricing.

XU Retro has already responded to Mangmi's first release. Apparently arriving in October, the XU Retro XU35 H50 will take on the Mangmi Air X at the same $75 starting price and comparable hardware to boot.

Gigabyte has revealed a new global release date for its first Primary Tandem OLED gaming monitor. Launching next month, the Gigabyte MO27Q28G will undercut the LG UltraGear OLED 27GX700A by a massive margin despite utilising the same 1440p, 280 Hz and 335-nit WOLED panel.

According to the European Consumer Centre Germany, in-app purchases can cause ostensibly free games to result in high bills; parents should review protection mechanisms, as the advice on the topic has been updated leading up to Gamescom 2025.

GTA 6 isn’t the only popular title publishers have been monitoring. With massive Hollow Knight: Silksong sales expected in September, Aeterna Lucis is delaying its arrival. Offering comparable open-ended platform action, the Metroidvania game will now arrive in 2026.

This game of the Final Fantasy license could be released on the Nintendo Switch 2 and it is excellent news for thousands of players around the world. However, it will be necessary to wait for official announcements before drawing conclusions.

One lucky GTA fan will soon have the chance to own one of the franchise's most iconic collectibles: the real-life car that inspired Vice City's police vehicles and was later used for promotional events. This unique piece of gaming history is now heading to auction.

AYN Technologies has already confirmed that the AYN Thor will initially launch for $150 less than the Ayaneo Pocket DS. Now, the company has revealed from when its dual OLED display clamshell gaming handheld will be available to purchase and when pre-orders should start shipping.

Zotac has re-branded its second Zotac Zone gaming handheld. Initially shown in January, the device now known as the Zotac Zone Pro is slated to launch this October running Linux with OLED display and dual trackpads but a comparatively small battery.

The Asus ROG Xbox Ally and the ROG Xbox Ally X are landing in October with a brand-new Windows handheld gaming experience. The new UI has considerable under-the-hood improvements. Windows Central took the ROG Xbox Ally for a spin, showing, among other things, seamless switching between the traditional Windows desktop and the new full-screen mode.

Discounty has launched on Steam to strong initial reviews, with cozy shop management and small-town drama. Critics praise its writing, charm, and depth. It's on sale right now with a 20% launch discount.

Ayaneo has just released the Pocket DS globally. Now, the company is lining up the Konkr Pocket Fit, which will cost slightly less than its Pocket DS sibling despite being considerably more powerful thanks to Ayaneo's usage of a Qualcomm Snapdragon G3 Gen 3 chipset.

Bungie is facing quite difficult times, and many changes are underway, especially at the head of the company. Indeed, Pete Parsons is handing over his post to a new CEO, and the latter will have the heavy burden of straightening out the company.

The 8BitDo Ultimate 2C controller is now available to buy in two new colors. The colors have a translucent design and were made in partnership with Viture. However, they cost more than the other color options.

The Nubia RedMagic 10S Pro offers many high-end components and large storage capacities for a low starting price of $699. But we'll show you just how affordable it really is by comparing it with alternatives.

Framework has been having a lot of fun with cryptic clues in its most recent device launches, and the latest hint seems to suggest that the Framework 16 might just be getting an 18-inch display and chassis upgrade.

Even with an October 16th release date, Microsoft and Asus haven’t finalized the ROG Xbox Ally price. Still, a new leak points to a pre-order date in September. The same source divulges the price of the unconfirmed Asus ROG Raikiri II Pro Xbox controller.

Just a few months before its first anniversary, GameSir has revealed a special edition of its Tarantula Pro game controller. This version of the controller is a collaboration between the accessory maker and Saul Leonardo Mena II, the EVO 2025 champion for Street Fighter 6.

Good things come to those who can wait even just a few short months. Razer has just slashed hundreds of dollars off its entire 2025 Blade 18 lineup just in time for back-to-school season.

Abxylute has announced the 3D One handheld PC, delivering glasses-free 3D gaming via eye-tracking technology and AI depth enhancement. With detachable controllers and keyboard, it transforms seemlessly between handheld, tablet, laptop modes.

The media will not receive copies of Hollow Knight: Silksong before its September 4th release date. Team Cherry is giving special consideration to patient Kickstarter supporters. The developers will soon send codes to backers of the 2014 Hollow Knight campaign.

The 10-hour Steam trial for Dune: Awakening runs until August 24 with isolated servers and limited progress carryover. The promotion coincides with Gamescom, where Funcom confirmed a free Chapter 2 update and The Lost Harvest DLC launching on September 10.

This point and click horror game from Scriptwelder is currently at its lowest price on Steam, and you will have the opportunity to dive into three different and scary stories. But be careful, because this offer is only valid for a limited time.

The Ayaneo Pocket DS is billed as the first ever dual-screen gaming handheld that runs Android. It has launched via a crowdfunding campaign that is now at nearly 10000% of its original goal. The up-to-165Hz device has a processor custom-made for gaming, a large battery and "PC-level" cooling.

The legal issues between Krafton-owned Unknown Worlds and its founders kicked up a notch as the publisher countersued while alleging misappropriation of sensitive company data by the latter.

EA has learned quite a lot from the two Battlefield 6 open betas. There will be a lot of adjustments and tweaks coming to the game that will be previewed during upcoming Battlefield Labs events.

The Epic Games Store has updated its mobile giveaway program with a new game for Android and iOS games. An occult puzzler, Strange Horticulture is highly regarded on both Android and iOS with near-perfect ratings on the Apple App and Google Play stores.