Gaming

The Inzone H9 exudes PlayStation styling, but its overall sound quality falls short for some buyers. At a higher price, the Inzone H9 II features drivers from the WH-1000XM6 Sony headphones. Wired connectivity and Bluetooth LE support are other notable additions.

The game Jurassic Park: Survival has finally received a progress update following two years of silence. The news comes in the form of a video that lets you discover the behind-the-scenes of this narrative game.

Whispers from the Star has officially hit Steam, with a unique AI-driven, voice-based storytelling mechanic. You have to guide a stranded astronaut Stella on the planet Gaia. The game is priced at $7.99 after a 20% launch discount.

Black Ops 7 will most likely release on November 14 but what’s more interesting is that the final mission of the campaign will merge singleplayer and multiplayer modes. As to how the developers plan to pull this off, is a mystery.

How about this: A new "Mini SSD" from Chinese manufacturer Biwin promises to revolutionize removable storage by delivering NVMe-like speeds in a package barely larger than a microSD card. The tiny, hot-swappable drives use a SIM-tray mechanism and are already debuting in cutting-edge gaming handhelds.

RedMagic has brought its latest telescopic controller to global markets after its debut in China in June. The controller connects via Bluetooth to smartphones and tablets and can also work with PCs via a wired connection or 2.4GHz adapter.

Humble Bundle has refreshed the game bundles section, and the new collection of games is called Point Blank. It contains seven well-rated titles that are worth $176 and are playable on the Steam Deck. They can all be scored for just $15.

Gamescom will start next week and a new game has just been announced. Indeed, Lords of the Fallen 2 will be revealed to the public at the beginning of this event, to the delight of fans.

The Wuchang: Fallen Feathers developers were already struggling with performance issues. Now, they are under fire after making NPCs and bosses based on historical figures immortal. Reviews of the Steam game suggest that Chinese players persuaded Lenzee to make the changes.

The Keychron Q12 HE features a southpaw design, meaning it has a full num pad — with a wide zero key — and saves space for the mouse on the right side. It also features Keychron's excellent customisation suite and smooth Gateron Double-Rail Magnetic Nebula Hall-effect switches.

Ayaneo has shared new details about two of its clamshell gaming handhelds. While the Pocket DS is slated to arrive this month during a dedicated launch event, the company has warned that the Flip 1S DS could be hard to come by after its crowdfunding campaign ends next month.

Epic Games has discounted another game in its vast library for mobile gamers. Available on Android and iOS until next week, Hidden Folks is a charming hand-drawn affair that contains hundreds of hidden elements for gamers to discover.

Buyers might think that classic Nintendo Switch Online games might lessen demand for physical versions. On the contrary, research confirms that many titles now sell for more on auction sites. Nintendo games hold their value longer than those from competitors, while its supporters prefer cartridges.

If you don't mind losing all those fancy RGB features of the Area-51, then the 16X Aurora can be much more affordable alternative without needing to settle for lower build quality.

HP is upgrading its Omen 35L and Omen Max 45L gaming desktop PCs with AMD Zen 5 processors up to the Ryzen 9 9950X3D together with Nvidia GeForce RTX 50 graphics up to the RTX 5090. HP is also introducing an Omen 35L Stealth Edition sans any RGB lighting and optional Intel 14th gen CPUs targeted at eSports gamers.

The Gigabyte Aero X16 is a well-equipped gaming laptop boasting Zen 5 goodness and a speedy 165 Hz 16-inch QHD display. Available for an all-time low price for a limited time, the RTX 5070-powered gaming laptop offers decent value for most gamers with modest expectations.

HP has introduced a handful of new gaming-focused accessories, and among them is the HyperX Cloud Alpha 2. This wireless gaming headset comes with an RGB Base Station and up to 250 hours of battery life.

HP has officially showcased the HyperX Cloud Flight 2, a new wireless gaming headset with replaceable earcup plates. There are multiple connectivity modes, and the wireless headphones are rated for up to 150 hours of runtime.

HP has shown off two new microphones: the HyperX SoloCast 2 and HyperX Flipcast. The former is an affordable option for gamers on a budget, while the latter offers far more features and comes with a hefty price tag.

While there seem to be no plans as of yet, the director of Tekken 8 has stated that a Switch 2 port would be a good business decision. If Tekken 8 does arrive on the Switch 2, it will be the first Tekken game to run on a Switch family console.

In addition to making a new set of free games live, Epic Games Store has also revealed the penultimate batch of freebies for August 2025. The two titles that will soon be available on the PC free game section are worth around $36.

If you have a PS4 or a PS5, you can benefit from 80% discount on this very popular Far Cry series FPS that has pleased thousands of players around the world. And the offer is valid until August 28, 2025, which gives you time to enjoy it.

Asus has quietly released the long-awaited ROG Strix OLED XG27AQDPG globally. Available across Europe and the US, the new 500 Hz OLED gaming monitors undercuts Samsung's equivalent release by a wide margin in both markets.

The revamped BlackWidow V4 Low-profile keyboards ship with three mechanical switches, including Razer’s orange tactile offering. In both traditional and TKL layouts, the new desktop or travel companions stress durability. The BlackWidow V4 Low-profile HyperSpeed wireless keyboards are already for sale.

The Q27G4KD is another 500 Hz OLED gaming monitor produced by AOC. Likely launching globally later this year, the AOC Q27G4KD delivers up to 1,000 nits with modern connectivity, including DisplayPort 2.1, among other features.

Following the first open beta weekend, a short gameplay clip has sparked lively discussion within the Battlefield community. The video shows normal gameplay from the AAA shooter’s test phase – but with one key element missing: the entire HUD. No crosshairs, no minimap, no enemy indicators.

Both models can be configured with an AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370, Ryzen AI 9 365 or Ryzen AI 7 350 combined with an RTX 5070 or RTX 5060 dGPU. Highlights include fast 300 Hz 1600p displays with high colour gamut coverage, support for up to 128 GB of plug-in RAM, up to 16 TB of SSD storage and a 99.8 Wh battery, plus a USB4 connector and full-size SD Express card reader.

GPD has shared various official benchmarks for its first AMD Strix Halo-backed gaming handheld. Launching before the end of the year, the GPD Win 5 is said to be smaller than the Valve Steam Deck but with enough performance under the hood to outperform Nvidia GeForce RTX 4060-powered gaming laptops.

Marvel Rivals is facing growing criticism over claims that it’s turning into a “gooner game.” In a recent interview with Rivals Assembled, Creative Director Guangyun Chen dismissed the allegations, but his response has only intensified the debate within the gaming community.

Reddit users are currently sharing their favorite games that feature satisfying progression and enjoyable grinding mechanics. It’s a great opportunity for players to join the lively discussion and discover new titles worth checking out.

Subnautica - the award-winning underwater survival adventure - is now 75% off on Steam at its lowest price yet. The game lets you experience immersive exploration and base-building. Rave reviews from critics and players should make it even easier to pick up right now.

The Epic Games Store has started giving away two new games worth $14.99 each. Available from today, both titles can be added to your Epic Games library and enjoyed on Windows or macOS. Hidden Folks and Totally Reliable Delivery Service will be discounted until August 21.

A new brinepunk co-op roguelite FPS, Abyssus, has launched on Steam with fast-paced combat, customizable gear, and full controller support. It has earned "Very Positive" reviews so far, despite some balancing issues.

Anbernic is currently rolling out a significant update for all T820 series handhelds, adding support for external screens, paving the way for an Anbernic branded dual screen extension.

According to an insider, two games from the Resident Evil franchise will benefit from a remake and could be released in the next few years. But it is necessary to take this information with caution, because Capcom has not yet communicated on this subject.

The Asus ROG Strix G18 is a large 18-inch gaming notebook that offers a powerful AMD processor and a good IPS screen. Priced at 2300 Euros, however, you only get the Nvidia GeForce RTX 5070 Laptop GPU, which does not really suit the processor or the price tag.

The highly anticipated first-person looter-shooter title might just have notched a win for replayability thanks to the sheer number of weapon customizations it offers versus the competition.

The new control layout, though optional, is expected to dominate the professional scene for League of Legends when it makes its way to the circuit after debuting on unranked game modes as a precursor.

Capcom is committed to focusing on 'fixing' the latest release of one of its most profitable franchises after a large number of PC gamers left adverse feedback over performance issues on the platform.

The producer and executive game director of Tekken Project feels that Tekken Tag should be an in-game mode rather than a standalone title in a recent interview.

Subnautica Below Zero, the follow-up to the wildly successful open-world survivalcraft game, has been discounted in a recent Steam sale to a new all-time-low price of just $7.49 shortly ahead of the highly anticipated launch of its sequel.

Samsung touts its new Odyssey G6 G60SF as a world-first as it is rated to achieve a 500 hertz (Hz) refresh rate with its OLED display. The 1440p peripheral also boasts a high peak brightness value for its matte display. It has now finally reached the US market - albeit with a breakneck price to match its speed.

The bad news has been announced, and it will surely displease some. Electronic Arts will nuke these two FIFA and NFS series games alongside the respective online services in October 2025 with two more games slated to get axed, too. You only have two months to play them before they disappear.

Epic Games Store is about to refresh its free games section on August 14 at UTC 15:00, but before any official announcement, a new leak from a credible source has revealed the upcoming free game. It's for PC and the title is Strange Horticulture.

Almost six years after the original announcement, Crimson Desert developer Pearl Abyss has announced the action-adventure game has been delayed by another quarter. It will now release in Q1 2026, if there are no more delays.

The OneXPlayer Super X is set to receive a global release after being showcased earlier today in China. Equipped with what is thought to be a 14-inch AMOLED display and an AMD Strix Halo APU, the OneXPlayer Super X is already being officially compared against the Asus ROG Flow Z13 with several apparent advantages in the Super X's favour.