Gaming

A Hong Kong-based eBay seller is offering modified Nvidia RTX 2080 Ti graphics cards with 22GB of GDDR6 memory for about $500, targeting AI users seeking high VRAM capacity at a lower price.

Niantic and Capcom detail the Monster Hunter Now Upgrade Rush Quest event running August 10–16, 2026, featuring Velkhana, guaranteed driftstones, and Riftcharged Diablos.

After receiving feedback from fans, MagicX has redesigned its upcoming handheld and shared updated renders. Although the device still maintains its original dimensions and specs, there are those who still have reservations about its look.

Should you finally ditch your trusted IPS monitor for an OLED gaming monitor? PC gaming monitor review channel Monitor's Unboxed thinks so. The outlet thinks that, due to their decreasing prices and wide availability, users should look into buying OLED monitors.

JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: Golden Spirit launches worldwide on iOS and Android on August 13, 2026, bringing six generations of Stands to a tactical grid-based RPG.

Summerhouse is 50% off on Steam at $2.49 until August 13, matching its lowest recorded price — though the tiny building game hits that price quite often. There are no rules or fail state. With roughly 89% positive across 3,000 reviews, it runs on both Windows and macOS.

Reddit users are currently discussing how the Steam Machine and Steam Deck could be combined to recreate the Wii U experience. It's technically possible, but far from a simple setup.

The latest installment in one of Xbox's most iconic shooter franchises is available on Steam for less than $5 for the first time. Gears 5 delivers brutal cover-based combat, a substantial co-op campaign, and multiple multiplayer modes.

Asus has released a new ROG NUC 16 configuration with an RTX 5070 Ti Laptop GPU and 32GB of RAM. Starting at $3,116.60, it slots between the RTX 5060 ($2,499) and RTX 5080 ($3,799) options, offering a middle ground between price and performance.

Acer has released a new 16-inch gaming laptop internationally. Available with up to Intel's Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus processor, the new Predator Helios Neo 16 also combines an Nvidia GeForce RTX 5080 with a 92 Wh battery and a 240 Hz display.

Uli Latukefu has reportedly agreed to a multi-project deal, starting with The Legend of Zelda. Nintendo may follow the live-action movie with other releases inspired by the RPG series. Rather than focusing on one title like Ocarina of Time, the films could pay tribute to several Zelda games.

Amazon has added two new free titles for Prime members to claim through Luna at no additional cost. The lineup includes Hiveswap Friendsim and Right and Down.

Nintendo's Switch 2 shipments have surpassed 23 million units worldwide, cementing it as the company’s fastest-selling console. The company maintains its 16.5 million-unit annual forecast, but a planned US price increase in September 2026 may temper future demand.

Gleam has announced a special giveaway, and the grand prize is a PlayStation 5 paired with a copy of GTA 6. Entries are currently open, but will close on November 30.

According to a new leak, Microsoft is preparing to launch a Gears of War: E-Day themed Xbox controller called Storm King. It is expected to launch with a $89.99 price tag, but there's currently no exact release date.

Steam's gaming charts have delivered some surprises, at least in Germany. Corsair Cove, a pirate-themed city builder, currently ranks ahead of Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced on Steam. Meanwhile, Nintendo's new Switch 2 shooter Splatoon Raiders has claimed the top spot on the console charts, fueling the next major gaming craze.

Epic Games Store has revealed the next title that will be free to claim. Starting August 13, users will be able to add Caravan SandWitch to their library without spending anything.

Republic of Pirates is a game currently on sale on Steam, letting you build your colony and defeat your rivals in naval battles. But to do so, you'll need to expand your empire and have access to plenty of resources.

Shortly after LG unveiled its 4th Gen Primary Tandem OLED panel technology with the UltraGear OLED 27GX700A, Gigabyte launched a cheaper alternative. The MO27Q28G is now on sale for $200 less than its typical price tag of $600.

Lenovo has launched a new curved gaming monitor in China, the Legion 27Q-2C. It features a 27-inch VA panel with a 1440p resolution, 240Hz refresh rate, and a 99% sRGB color coverage. The launch price is CNY 1,279, about $190.

A teardown of Lenovo’s Lecoo Fighter 7000X reveals a single 16GB DDR5 SO-DIMM using chips from an emerging Chinese DRAM maker rather than Samsung, SK hynix, Micron, or CXMT.

Ubisoft has announced a new DLC for Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon: Wildlands, as well as a 4K 60 FPS upgrade for Wildlands and Operation Breakpoint. Future Soldier is available for free, while the rest of the games in the franchise are available at 95% off.

Sony wants buyers to upgrade to a PS5 Pro before the GTA 6 release date arrives. A banner on PlayStation consoles invites gamers to purchase the system at a 5% discount. Rockstar followers are still in the dark about what performance options the pricey console will introduce.

Mojang Studios has confirmed the release date for the Switch 2 version of Minecraft. It will bring some visual upgrades, but it is unclear whether it will be a free upgrade or paid.

MelGeek has launched two licensed Evangelion keyboards, the Centauri 60 Asuka Edition (60%) and Centauri 80 Rei Edition (80%), both featuring Hall Effect magnetic switches with 0.01 mm Rapid Trigger, priced at $359 and $459 respectively.

Sony’s latest PS5 system software beta enables PSSR 2.0 by default across all PS5 Pro games, promising sharper visuals and fewer frame-rate drops without requiring manual setup.

The Humble Choice selection has been refreshed, and the newly curated collection for August 2026 brings eight games with proper Steam Deck compatibility ratings. They have a combined all-time low value of $60.89, but all can be scored for just $14.99.

Pokémon Pokopia's Bubbly Basin expansion has launched on Nintendo Switch 2 alongside a free Dive update. Here's the price, what's included, how to unlock Dive via Manaphy, and what's coming in future waves.

Rockstar Games has announced that Grand Theft Auto VI: An Extended Look will premiere on Netflix on August 27 before arriving on YouTube and the official GTA 6 website later the same day. The company has not revealed what the presentation will include, but it marks the next major reveal ahead of its November launch.

Nearly a month after they were first revealed, Mangmi's Air Y and Air Y Pro vertical handhelds now have a price and release date. As has become the trend in the retro handheld industry, there's an introductory price for early birds, albeit for a limited time.

PlayStation 3 emulator RPCS3 works the best on Linux, despite having over 90% of its total user base on Windows. However, within the Linux ecosystem, RPCS3 recommends a specific distro.

Xbox Game Studios and The Coalition open the Gears of War: E-Day beta on August 6, with Horde Siege, 4v4 Versus, and exclusive launch rewards.

Moore's Law Is Dead has revealed some intriguing information to answer a question about the potential performance of the next-gen AMD RDNA 5 architecture that is said to power the GPU inside the Sony PlayStation 6. MLID's RDNA 5 performance leak alleges that the PS6 could be more than twice as fast as the PS5.

Final Fantasy VII: Ever Crisis adds Before Crisis Chapter 2: Turks Offensive on PC, iOS, and Android, featuring Aphromia, Rodd, and crossovers with Aerith, Tifa, and Yuffie.

Phantom Blade Zero is expected to deliver free-flowing Chinese martial arts combat when it releases later this year. Pre-orders have now been confirmed to go live next week, with an 11-minute trailer scheduled to release at the same time.

Asus has announced the launch of two powerful gaming monitors. Each features a 4K tandem RGB OLED display and supports an even higher refresh rate. The PG27UCWM and PG32UCWM are already available for order in Germany.

Get the latest Resident Evil Veronica details from Capcom: third-person gameplay, RE2 story links, 2M wishlist milestones, and a rumored 2028 story expansion.

Moonlighter turns players into shopkeepers by day and monster hunters by night. The game is currently available completely free on Steam.

A Steam Deck user is bringing back the feel of physical game collections. His open-source plugin, Decky Links, lets players launch digitally installed games using floppy disks, NFC tags, QR codes, or USB drives. These physical items essentially become tangible keys to a Steam library.

Popular soulslike-adjacent action-RPG Black Myth: Wukong is widely regarded as having some of the best combat and boss fights in its genre. While it rarely goes on sale digitally, publisher Game Science has now announced that it will be getting a 30% discount across all storefronts shortly.

PlayStation has remained mostly quiet since announcing its shift away from PS5 discs in 2028. However, it’s modifying console packaging to ensure buyers are aware of the change. Warning stickers explain that the PS Store and other retailers are transitioning to selling digital games.

A disturbing pattern is repeating at Halo Studios in the wake of the Halo: Campaign Evolved release date. A producer and a project manager are leaving, amid rumors of dysfunctional leadership. With future Halo games in doubt, sales of the latest remake may not be meeting expectations.

MagicX has confirmed that it will be releasing a new pocketable gaming handheld soon. Launching globally, the Mini Dream series will start at $80 despite featuring a high-resolution OLED display for its compact size.

Gloomhaven is a tactical RPG published by Twin Sails Interactive, set in a dark fantasy universe where you'll explore numerous dungeons and face your opponents in turn-based card battles. And right now, it is available for less than $10 on Steam.

Unlike past entries in the series, The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time remake may skip Gamescom. Nintendo does not list the Switch 2 game among the demos available at the event. With only a vague 2026 release date, fans are waiting for gameplay footage and pre-orders to open.

MSI has unveiled the MAG 271KPD7, a new 27-inch gaming monitor that switches between a 5K 75 Hz mode and a WQHD 300 Hz mode. The Rapid IPS display also offers DisplayHDR 400, AI gaming features, and a built-in KVM switch.

The impressively specced Lenovo Legion Tab Gen 5 gaming tablet is now witnessing a 25% discount on Lenovo's official online store, making the high-end compact gaming machine more affordable than ever before.

It has now been over a decade since Hideo Kojima parted ways with Konami and established himself as an independent developer with Kojima Productions. Since then, the studio has primarily developed Death Stranding and Death Stranding 2. To celebrate the tenth anniversary, Anicorn is now releasing a limited-edition watch.