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Rockstar Games developers resist engaging the media or fans on social media. Nevertheless, an artist cautioned a Bloomberg writer against reporting further GTA 6 leaks. Jason Schreier spoiled the studio’s announcement of the first trailer before publishing other protected information.

Asus' ROG Zephyrus G14 packs a powerful Ryzen 9 270 and Nvidia's solid RTX 5060 GPU. The laptop has been discounted by roughly 26% over at Best Buy, representing a savings of $500.

The next expansion for Final Fantasy XIV, named Evercold, will release in January 2027. The expansion appears to take place in a world frozen over and will feature new jobs, news cities, new monsters, and an increase in the game's level cap.

RedMagic has already confirmed that it's working on the Gaming Tablet 5 Pro, the company's next-gen gaming tablet. Recent reports have also shared some of the specs of the OLED tablet, and a new report now suggests the launch is around the corner.

Nick Apostolides, the voice of Leon S. Kennedy in Resident Evil Requiem, says past live-action Resident Evil films left him disappointed but that he is “cautiously optimistic” about Zach Cregger’s upcoming reboot. Citing Cregger’s recent horror successes and early footage shown at CinemaCon, Apostolides adds he trusts the director to deliver “a good film first and foremost” that still retains key Resident Evil elements.

Sega has launched “Sega Universe,” an initiative designed to revive its classic franchises and expand them beyond games into film, music, fashion, and other entertainment. The first phase centers on 2026 anniversary projects for nine retro titles, ranging from Fantasy Zone and Out Run to NiGHTS into Dreams and Sakura Wars, as Sega builds on its broader transmedia strategy proven by Sonic.

Atari has acquired emulation specialist Implicit Conversions, adding the studio’s proprietary Syrup engine to accelerate the revival of 32-bit-era games, starting with PlayStation support and early PlayStation 2 work, on modern platforms. The deal bolsters Atari’s retro-focused strategy alongside Digital Eclipse, expanding its in-house tooling and talent to re-release titles from its own catalog and partner IP back catalogs.

Ubisoft has opened pre-orders for Assassin’s Creed: Black Flag Resynced, launching July 9, 2026 on PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC, with pre-order bonuses and a $59.99 Standard and $69.99 Digital Deluxe edition adding new cosmetics and packs. The headline $199.99 Collector’s Edition, currently sold out, includes the physical game and a 12-inch Edward Kenway statue plus premium extras, while the remake promises a visual overhaul, revamped combat, updated parkour and stealth, no loading screens, and new story content.

An insider believes that Valve will soon make a final decision on the Steam Machine price. That could mean an abrupt end to the release date uncertainty caused by the memory shortage. The Steam Controller MSRP also leaked, indicating that news on the other new hardware is near.

The Arrow Lake CPU even approaches 105 C for short periods when Turbo Boost is most effective before throttling clock rates to keep temperatures in check.

After reports that Valve had received shipments of the accessory, a Steam Controller review has appeared. Deleted ahead of a likely release date update, a YouTuber praised its responsive dual trackpads. Even so, the price may make it more difficult to discount the Steam Machine.

YouTuber Lecctron tested how much gaming performance can be squeezed out of a tiny $15 PC. The Raspberry Pi Zero 2 W handles Minecraft and many PS1 classics surprisingly well, but clearly reaches its limits with N64 and PSP games.

HardwareDealz wanted to find out how much gaming performance is possible with used components for €500 (around $535). The result of the experiment is a build with a Ryzen 5 5600X, RTX 3070 Ti and 32 GB of RAM. However, the low price target was only possible thanks to a good bundle deal. Buying used hardware also remains a risk.

Fight Knight is an unusual first-person dungeon crawler focused on hand-to-hand combat and packed with indie charm. Its original story also helped the RPG earn very strong reviews. Thanks to the current 95% discount, it has now dropped below $1 for the first time.

Kingdom: New Lands blends base-building, survival and strategy from a side-scrolling perspective. Its defining twist: the game explains almost nothing. Those willing to take on the challenge can currently pick it up on Steam for around $1.50, once again matching its lowest price to date.

(Update: A source claims the issues are a bug) YouTuber Modded Warfare has spotted some new changes brought forth by the newest PlayStation 4/5 system update. Essentially, the console has to connect to the internet periodically to ‘renew’ the license for some digitally purchased games.

Statements from Microsoft leadership have some gamers concerned about the new Xbox console. Xbox CEO Asha Sharma cautioned that Steam and Epic Games Store support isn’t guaranteed. Despite a high Project Helix price anticipated, buyers may have a limited selection of games.

One store isn’t risking losing sales to the eShop on new Switch 2 games. Nintendo revealed that digital first-party titles would cost less than the MSRP of physical versions. Walmart is matching the prices on Yoshi and Mysterious Book and Splatoon Raiders, despite declining profit margins.

Hyperkin has revealed its DualSense-style controller for Xbox will be getting a new color soon. A teaser posted by the manufacturer hints at the new color being purple.

A new leak has revealed the full list of games that are coming to Microsoft's anticipated Xbox Game Pass tier. With dozens of titles to choose from at launch, the Xbox Game Pass Starter Edition is expected to contain a few games missing from the Essential tier, too.

There have been speculations of a new trailer for GTA 6 coming in the near future, based on when Take-Two decides to hold its earnings call. The company has finally confirmed a date, so we may get to see some fresh news about the game very soon.

The Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus is a decent boost over the Core Ultra 9 275HX, but be prepared for a slightly bigger electricity bill.

Activity at Valve’s Japanese storefront may once again signal news about the Steam Machine. Komodo Station leaked the existence of the mini PC, Steam Controller, and Frame in November 2025. With new assets for the controller uploaded, the accessory could ship before the other hardware.

Nocturnal is a 2D action-adventure that stands out thanks to its atmospheric world and original fire mechanics. The game has 91% positive user reviews and is available completely free on Steam until April 26.

The Infinix GT 50 Pro is a budget gaming powerhouse featuring the Dimensity 8400 Ultimate, a 4,500-nit 144 Hz AMOLED display, and a massive 6,500 mAh battery. With innovative micro-pump liquid cooling and mechanical shoulder triggers, it offers flagship-tier gaming features at a mid-range price point.

Drova – Forsaken Kin is an action RPG clearly inspired by Gothic and has been very well received on Steam, with 94% positive user reviews. The game is 34% off until April 30, bringing it down to a new all-time low of $16.49.

Square Enix says it has reached a court-backed settlement with a Final Fantasy XIV content creator accused of harassing staff, securing an apology, financial compensation, and a ban on similar conduct after obtaining the uploader’s identification. The move follows a recent case against the blog Netoge Sokuho and coincides with another FF14 news aggregator, Umadori Sokuho, voluntarily shutting down and issuing an apology amid the company’s broader anti-harassment push.

A Counter-Strike 2 LAN final at CAGGTUS Leipzig erupted into violence when Berlin-based streamer Maurizio “MAUschine” Weber punched opponent Fabian “Spidergum” Salomon during the awards ceremony after allegedly being taunted with his own catchphrase. Organizers and regulators responded swiftly, issuing escalating sanctions that culminated in an Esports Integrity Commission lifetime ban, alongside regional bans and a Twitch suspension.

During the IGN x ID@Xbox showcase event hosted today, Xbox announced 15 new day-one games for Game Pass. The lineup includes Aphelion, Beastro, and more.

Gamers could see Microsoft add yet another tier to its monthly subscription service. At a likely tempting price, the Xbox Game Pass Starter Edition would combine a catalog of games with cloud streaming. A Discord Nitro leak hints that the plan will also bundle third-party subscriptions.

Vampire Crawlers launched two days ago on Steam, and players are loving it so far. On Steam, it currently has over 98% positive reviews, which has earned it the "Overwhelmingly Positive" rating.

Xbox branding is returning to prominence, now replacing Microsoft Gaming. The Verge reported on an internal meeting hosted by CEO Asha Sharma that confirmed the change. She has also emphasized the value of first-party hardware as marketing ramps up for Project Helix.

Lofree has launched its Hyzen campaign and the Kickstarter page is now live with 29 days to go. It is claimed to be the world’s first hybrid keyboard that offers mechanical and magnetic switches that can be swapped between with a keyboard shortcut.

Amazon has added three more games for Prime members to download and play through Luna. However, all three games have a deadline, and you must claim them before it expires.

Invincible VS' Story Mode is noted as "an original experience from the team behind the show," and tackles a parallel timeline with Omni-Man remaining loyal to Viltrum and attempting a takeover of Earth with four other Viltrumites, including Conquest, Thula, Lucan, and Anissa.

Turtle Beach has expanded its portfolio of gaming keyboards and mice with two new models of the former and three new of the latter. The Command series KB7 TKL and KB5 feature touchscreens, and so does the MC7 mouse.

Valve has introduced new useful tools to give developers better insight into how their games actually run on the Steam Deck.

If an influential former-Sony executive is correct, more PS5 PC ports will surface. Shuhei Yoshida argues that multi-platform games recoup the high development costs of PlayStation exclusives. Yet, with single-player titles, Steam sales may be lower than the publisher anticipated.

Be prepared to pony up an extra $600 just for the OLED display. Unlike the XPS 16, the Alienware 16 is bundling its best display with certain CPUs only.

The final PC free game from Epic Games Store for April 2026 has been revealed. It's Oddsparks: An Automation Adventure, which is a cozy title with good overall player reception. This upcoming giveaway will be paired with in-game items worth over $100 for Firestone.

Epic Games is back with another giveaway, and this time, users can grab an award-winning Metroidvania game for free. The giveaway is live until April 30, after which it will be replaced by another game.

Investigative journalist Jason Schreier claims that almost every AAA studio is currently using generative AI tools like Claude. Despite the industry’s public silence, these tools have become a development standard across companies like Capcom, and the public isn't privy to this yet.

The Lenovo Legion Y70 gaming phone is set to launch in China on May 19, 2026. With a new teaser, the company has shared one key spec of the device. It's confirmed to feature a "2K" display, and the brand touts that it will be an energy-efficient panel.

I Am Your Beast is a first-person shooter for record chasers. The goal is to eliminate enemies as quickly as possible, complete levels in the shortest possible time, and keep setting new records. Steam users have given the game a 98% positive rating. It is currently available at 40% off for $11.99 – its lowest price to date.

The latest gaming laptop from Honor cools an Nvidia GeForce RTX 5070 Ti laptop GPU with six fans, which means that the notebook should run extremely quietly even when gaming.

LG has not started shipping its new 5K2K OLED gaming monitor yet. Slated for early May shipments, the UltraGear OLED evo 39GX950B has already received a $240 discount before being released.

MSI has finally released its latest 34-inch OLED monitor internationally. Featuring a 5th Gen Tandem QD-OLED panel, the MPG 341CQR QD-OLED X36 combines DisplayPort 2.1, HDMI 2.1 and USB Type-C ports with up to 1,300 nits peak brightness in HDR mode.

Ubisoft Montreal reassigns Alterra development team as the company shifts focus to the worldwide reveal of Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced.

Five leaked images from the London set of the Elden Ring film are fueling speculation. Fans believe they may show not only Leyndell, but also a young Marika, an Omen child and even a reference to the Dung Eater.