Gaming

SpellForce: Conquest of Eo combines 4X strategy with role-playing elements in an atmospheric fantasy world and is currently back at its lowest price to date on Steam. Until June 25, the strategy game is 75% off and costs just $7.49.

GTA 6 fans are already analyzing every detail of the new promotional material and have spotted quite a few things in the short Vice City clip. One detail in particular is sparking plenty of discussion: the “vampire Ferris wheel” in the background.

New import data shows around 70 tons of hardware declared as “Game Console” arriving at Valve between June 10 and 17. While the contents cannot be definitively verified, the shipments may actually contain the Steam Machine this time.

The current Steam free weekend should be especially appealing to strategy fans: Stellaris, one of the most important grand strategy games of recent years, can be played for free until June 22 and is available afterward at a 70% discount for just under $15.

Compared to typical theme park games, Two Point Museum offers a somewhat more original tycoon experience and is currently free to play on Steam. Anyone who enjoys it can then get the game at a 33% discount, making it cheaper than ever before.

Kuro Games locked in the Wuthering Waves version 3.5 livestream date, confirming an accelerated patch timeline right after the major version 3.4 drop.

Asus has finally released an ultra-premium gaming laptop globally. With up to 320 W of power under full load, the ROG Strix Scar 18 2026 also contains a 4K and 240 Hz Mini LED display that spans 18-inches with 1,600 nits peak brightness at its disposal.

If the Steam Controller launch repeats, the upcoming SteamOS console will be in short supply for months. Valve has told new buyers not to expect the accessory to ship before 2027. High memory prices and a component shortage have already delayed the Steam Machine release date.

More than five years after it was released, the Arcade Stick for Windows PCs and Nintendo Switch systems can now be purchased in a new color. The new purple color is available now and retains the price of the original.

Black Book is a narrative RPG currently on sale on Steam, in which you must explore a mysterious world and complete various missions. But the dangers are everywhere, and every choice you make will have consequences.

Asus has finally released a more powerful version of its latest 16-inch gaming laptop in the US. Equipped with 64 GB of RAM and an Intel Panther Lake processor, the ROG Zephyrus G16 can boost its Nvidia GeForce RTX 5080 laptop GPU to 160 W this year, too.

SIE leadership has addressed rumors about Sony preserving more console releases as PS5 exclusives. PlayStation CEO Hideaki Nishino stressed the importance of multi-platform live-service games. He was less clear about which single-player titles will remain locked to first-party hardware.

The N2521SQ is a new gaming monitor that Lenovo has introduced in China under its sub-brand Lecoo. It's an affordable QHD monitor with a 275Hz refresh rate, 99% DCI-P3 color coverage, and a 24.5-inch display. The launch price is around $131.41.

A publishing conglomerate is preparing for a PS6 release date delay to 2028 or later. The Embracer Group warns that the storage and memory shortage could impact the PlayStation console. The PS5 price increase has already limited hardware sales, with fears that its successor will be unaffordable.

GTA 6 marketing has kicked off, and Rockstar has announced a pre-order date. Along with the update comes a scene showing the bustling Vice City at night with a lot of active elements.

Recent leaks about new Blizzard games may sound almost too good to be true for some fans. WoW Classic Plus, Warcraft 4 and a new ARPG featuring Arthas? This article explains where the current speculation is coming from.

Although Forza Horizon 6 once again offers a wide selection of vehicles, one particular gap is frustrating fans: station wagons. Many players feel they are clearly underrepresented. On Reddit, users are currently discussing why wagons are so rare in the FH6 vehicle roster – and which models urgently need to be added.

There is currently an interesting Steam Machine debate on Reddit: many gamers acknowledge that Valve’s living-room console could be an interesting alternative to a gaming PC, even if its performance may be significantly lower. Still, many apparently would not buy one anyway.

A new SteamDB update is keeping the rumor mill around Valve’s Steam Machine churning. Fans are hoping that a leaker’s claims are accurate and that the living-room PC will be officially unveiled on June 23, 2026.

Valve has released SteamOS 3.8, one of the most substantial updates to its operating system in recent years. Alongside a new Linux kernel, updated graphics drivers and a modernized desktop mode, one detail in particular is fueling speculation: SteamOS 3.8 includes initial support for upcoming Steam Machine hardware.

Rockstar has officially revealed the pre-order date for GTA 6. As confirmed earlier, it will initially be playable only on current-gen consoles, with a PC launch to follow.

From June 18 to 23, Ubisoft is inviting you to try out Ubisoft+ Premium for free. All the games included in the subscription service are playable during this trial period, including Assassin’s Creed Shadows, Star Wars: Outlaw, Anno 117: Pax Romana, Avatar, Rainbow Six Siege, Ghost Recon, and The Crew Motorfest.

It seems like every PC gamer is currently playing digital hide-and-seek. The culprit is Meccha Chameleon, which went viral shortly after its release and simultaneously amassed over 231,000 players. Meanwhile, the Japanese one-man developer behind it is enjoying millions in revenue.

Rockstar Games has announced The Kortz Center Heist for GTA Online, a major art gallery heist update dropping July 14, 2026, with free platform upgrades and GTA+ bonuses in tow, likely the game's last big content push before GTA 6 launches in November.

Lost Ruins, Altari Games' anime-styled survival action game, is at its all-time low on Steam at $5.99 — 70% off until June 24. Gorgeous pixel art, inventory-based combat, and multiple endings make it worth picking up.

Medieval Dynasty is a survival RPG developed by Render Cube in which you must manage a community and help it grow. However, you'll need to meet the needs of your citizens while exploring a vast open world.

Through FCC documents, gamers are learning more about the Steam Frame. The company is likely to offer an accessory kit for the VR headset that includes a swappable battery. Even as their release dates grow closer, Valve has yet to confirm the price of the Index successor or Steam Machine.

Avowed 2 could escape the fallout from anticipated Xbox Game Studios closures and layoffs. The Obsidian Entertainment co-founder previously confirmed the game was in development. An insider has rejected a rumor about the RPG's cancellation, even with the original notching lackluster sales.

SEGA's popular hospital management sim, Two Point Hospital, has hit its all-time Steam low of $4.49 (-85%) in a special promotion ending June 25. SteamDB confirms the game has never sold for less on Steam, which basically makes this a rare buy-now moment.

GTA 5 and GTA Online have had an active community since their launch in 2013. Rockstar has now announced a free upgrade for the game as we move closer to the launch of GTA 6.

Call to Arms is an unusual hybrid that first lets players command units in tried-and-tested RTS fashion, then pick up a rifle themselves. The title is currently available again on Steam at its all-time low price of under $4.

After announcing that the Pocket Micro 2 will be getting a battery life improvement, Ayaneo has revealed the battery capacity. The bigger battery alongside the new Snapdragon processor should translate to longer playtime for users.

The latest docking station for the Nintendo Switch (OLED) and the Nintendo Switch 2 weighs less than a third of the original dock; thanks to its compact design with a dust-proof flap, the GuliKit Dock is said to be ideal for travel.

TBH: Task Bar Hero is a free idle RPG that runs directly in the taskbar and lets players earn Steam Wallet credit through the Steam Marketplace. Currently, only 50% of its Steam reviews are positive.

In Forza Horizon 6, it is apparently not only users of the Eliminator exploit who are facing credit rollbacks. Players using Auto Drive for AFK farming may also be affected. Playground Games appears to have confirmed this unofficially in a response to a support ticket.

HeistGeist is a cyberpunk-themed RPG deck-builder that appears to be very well received by players, judging by its 96% positive Steam reviews. The game is currently available on Steam with a 60% discount for $7.96 instead of $19.90.

Despite its compact dimensions, Jonsbo’s latest Micro-ATX case offers space for up to nine fans, two hard drives, and an Nvidia GeForce RTX 5090. The Jonsbo D33 aims to win over customers with a large side window and a wooden front panel at an attractive price.

Anbernic has released a new Linux update for the RG Vita Pro. The update brings visual changes as well as under-the-hood improvements to the PS Vita-styled handheld.

Bandai Namco's Tales of Series 30th Anniversary Sale on Steam brings Tales of Vesperia: Definitive Edition to $9.99 (-80%) and Tales of Symphonia to $4.99 (-75%) — both confirmed all-time Steam lows per SteamDB data. Sale ends June 24.

Nvidia is reportedly gearing up to launch the RTX 50 Super series GPUs as a refresh of the RTX 50 series boards. While AMD has officially revealed no new GPU plans, Moore's Law Is Dead leaked new RDNA 4 cards that could be in the works. The leaker now thinks that the plan might get changed.

Amazon Prime is live in South Africa, bundling free shipping with streaming to directly undercut TakealotMore Premium and Netflix.

8bitdo is now running the AliExpress Super Sale on its official AliExpress storefront. The sale brings good discounts on controllers like the 8bitdo Ultimate 2 wireless controller, 8bitdo Pro 3 wireless controller, 8bitdo Ultimate 2C, and more.

Two Point Campus, Two Point Studios' acclaimed university management sim, is 85% off on Steam at $4.49 until June 25. The all-time low is $2.99 — but at $1.50 more for a Very Positive-rated game, the wait isn't exactly worth it.

A Sony patent filed in November 2024 and published in May 2026 describes a PlayStation controller with buttons that physically harden or soften using fluid-filled membranes or magneto-viscoelastic elastomers, offering a glimpse at how the company is reimagining haptic feedback ahead of a potential next-generation console around 2028 or 2029.

A recent Nintendo hack provided rare insight into the mindset of its employees. The workers resented the introduction of Microsoft Copilot, a generative AI assistant. However, there is no evidence that AI tools have created assets for first-party Switch 2 games.

Physical copies of Sonic Frontiers: Definitive Edition for Nintendo Switch 2 have reportedly surfaced at retailers, reinforcing earlier leaks about an enhanced release with all updates, DLC, bonus content, and performance improvements. While the packaging suggests a Game Key Card requiring a large download and points to a possible June 23, 2026 launch, Sega has not officially announced the title or its release date.

Super Mario Eclipse, the definitive Super Mario Sunshine mod, just received its 1.1 update that (among other fixes & improvements) makes it fully playable on original hardware.

Lenovo’s disputed G02 retro handheld has resurfaced on AliExpress as the SUNYAO G02, marketed as “invested by Lenovo” and offered with up to 30,000 preloaded games. The relisting renews scrutiny over Lenovo’s links to a China-only white-label device previously criticized for shipping internationally with allegedly illegal ROMs.