Gaming

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.

Microsoft is reportedly exploring restructuring options for Xbox, including a possible spin-off or joint venture, while approving larger budgets for major franchises such as Fallout, The Elder Scrolls, and Halo.

Blasphemous 2 is a 2D Metroidvania published by Team17, in which you will have to explore a mysterious and dangerous world to put an end to a new threat. And currently, it is available for less than $8 on Steam.

SanDisk has unveiled one of the most expensive PS5 storage upgrades yet. The $2960 Optimus GX Pro 850P adds 8TB of space to the console, enough for hundreds of games. The company is receiving blowback after pricing the PlayStation licensed NVMe SSD well above comparable PCIe 4.0 drives.

Google has launched a browser-based version of Google Earth’s Flight Simulator, allowing users to explore the planet from the air. The feature also adds 3D visuals and expanded web functionality, though mastering virtual flight may take some practice.

Sony has added a bunch of new titles to its Game Catalog for PlayStation Plus Extra and Premium subscribers. It includes eight games, one of which is a PS2-era title exclusive to the Premium tier.

The Redmi K90 Ultra has now been officially teased. Xiaomi has confirmed that it will be geared for gaming, but didn't share much about the flagship phone. However, past reports have suggested that it will feature the Snapdragon 8 Elite and active cooling.

Retroid has announced a limited-time sale on its handhelds in celebration of the 618 shopping festival. However, a particular model wouldn't be discounted throughout the period.

Microsoft has announced the second wave of games that will be coming to Xbox Game Pass this month. The lineup includes Call of Duty: Vanguard, RV There Yet?, and more.

Chief Strategy Officer Matthew Ball has reassured fans that more Xbox exclusive games will follow. A rumor suggested that given the company’s financial struggles, Gears of War: E-Day and Clockwork Revolution were isolated cases. With slow console sales, there is skepticism that exclusivity can boost profits.

The RedMagic Tablet 5 Pro, which is set to feature the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, finally has a launch date. This new flagship gaming tablet is set to launch in China on June 30, 2026, and the global debut should be announced soon.

A role-playing game that is more than 30 years old is currently available on Steam for under $2 for the first time in more than five years. Because of its unforgiving nature, the game is also known as the “Dark Souls of the early ’90s.”

Electronic Arts is expanding its advertising business. With “EA Advertising,” the publisher plans to integrate ads directly into gameplay in the future. What EA describes as authentic and dynamic brand integration is already drawing heavy criticism from the gaming community.

After a baby-related mishap, a Steam Deck user simply wanted to buy a replacement carrying case for their Steam Deck OLED from Valve. Instead, the company behind Steam is apparently sending them one free of charge, and the community is praising the gesture.

A Forza Horizon 6 player has publicly questioned on Reddit whether some players earned their enormous fortunes legitimately. Many Redditors agree and suspect exploits may be behind the wealth. Others point to a legitimate method that can indeed generate hundreds of millions of credits.

The Pokémon Company International confirms the mobile release date for Pokémon Champions on iOS and Android, featuring cross-save support and an exclusive Mega Raichu distribution.

Take-Two CEO Strauss Zelnick is currently making the rounds on social media in a typical “How did you get so rich?” street interview, where he also talks about GTA 6. Hardly anyone in the community believes this was a spontaneous encounter. Instead, many fans suspect the interview could mark the start of the announced summer marketing push for GTA 6.

Valve's Steam Machine was once again spotted on Geekbench with two separate listings, suggesting that reviews may be underway.

The MSI Claw 8 EX AI+ is the first handheld gaming console to use the Intel Arc G3 Extreme SoC. This makes the Claw 8 EX AI+ the most powerful portable console on the market, as the Arc G3 Extreme features the impressive Arc B390 iGPU. However, it also makes the MSI Claw 8 EX AI+ super expensive.

Microsoft is reportedly shutting down or selling Ninja Theory, Double Fine, and Compulsion Games as new Xbox CEO Asha Sharma overhauls a gaming division that has shed roughly $500 million in annual revenue despite over $20 billion in studio spending.

What started as a DIY memory crunch is now hitting everyone. AI data centers are swallowing the world's DRAM, driving the cheapest 32 GB DDR5 kit to around $439 and pushing midrange laptops past $1,200. With memory now accounting for about 35 percent of a PC's component cost, relief isn't expected before late 2027.

Microsoft has expanded the Xbox Game Pass Stream Your Own Game library with 51 new titles. The lineup includes Final Fantasy VII Rebirth and Darksiders III, and more.

Amazon has expanded this month's Luna lineup with four more games, taking the total number of new additions in June to 19 so far.

Windows 11 users can now log directly into a new "Xbox mode". Xbox mode replaces Windows 11's normal UI with a controller-friendly UI that can integrate multiple game stores like Steam and Epic. Xbox mode also frees up some resources to improve gaming performance. However, the end result is rather disappointing.

Ayaneo has shared more details of the upcoming Pocket Micro 2. The Android handheld will feature upgrades in key areas including performance which will be handled by a Qualcomm processor.

A popular wireless gaming mouse is finally seeing a long-awaited refresh. The 60-gram Logitech G305 X Superlight is now rechargeable and more versatile with Bluetooth connectivity. Its design is largely unchanged, but a Hero 44K optical sensor targets competitive gamers.

The Logitech G316 X wired gaming keyboard aims to virtually eliminate latency. Buyers can customize the accessory’s mechanical switches, as well as its RGB light bar and keys. The 98% Logitech keyboard debuts on June 30th as a key component of the G3 series.

Digital Foundry studied The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time remake teaser. With 1440p/60fps performance, Nintendo may struggle to offer open-world gameplay on the Switch 2. It’s more likely that developers will prioritize quality-of-life tweaks and substantial graphical upgrades.

Released on August 18, 2022, Thymesia is a third-person action RPG in which you must free the kingdom of Hermes from terrifying creatures in Souls-like combat. And it is currently 75% off on Steam for a limited time.

With the memory shortage impacting budgets, some buyers are seeing unexpected relief. Microsoft has listed new Xbox games for less than what Europeans typically pay. The first-party Fable and Gears of War: E-Day pre-orders are available for €69.99 rather than €79.99.

The Apple MacBook Neo seems to be giving AMD a headache, as the manufacturer's latest advertising campaign aims to show that laptops with AMD Ryzen are far superior to the budget MacBook. However, this marketing is misleading in many respects.

An insider has shared thoughts on what Microsoft could do with Project Helix to keep costs down. The next-generation Xbox could become an industry first to ship without a controller.

Square Enix releases a free progress-carrying demo for The Adventures of Elliot, ditching turn-based combat for real-time action ahead of its June 18 launch. Update: The first review has dropped.

Although some reviews have called Dragon's Dogma 2 an "unforgettable adventure," its DLC policy and performance have been criticized by some fans. Capcom is now making amends by permanently lowering the game's price, likely not least to fuel the hype for the upcoming expansion.

Xbox strategy chief Matthew Ball clarified that his recent comments were misinterpreted and did not signal plans to introduce intrusive in-game ads, stressing that “interrupting the gameplay experience would be bad.”

Microsoft may be considering financing to make Xbox console prices more palatable. A Better xCloud datamine revealed a buy now, pay later option through PayPal or Klarna. Payments for games or the Series X, S, or upcoming Project Helix would be split into interest-free, monthly installments.

The MSI Claw 8 EX AI+, equipped with the brand-new Intel Arc G3 Extreme, 32 GB of RAM, an 80 Wh battery, and an 8-inch, 120 Hz 1080p touchscreen, is one of the most powerful gaming handhelds on the market. MSI has now confirmed the price of the handheld.

Drone Perspective is a tactical game played from an unusual perspective – namely, that of a drone. The current 20% Steam discount brings the game’s price down to around $10 for the first time.

Over 1,000 gaming executives at PGC Barcelona 2026 prioritize direct-to-consumer web stores to claw back up to 30 percent profit margins.

The OneXPlayer X2 and Apex Air have been showcased in an event held in China. These are new gaming handhelds powered by Intel Arc G3 Extreme, Intel's top-end handheld APU that's positioned against the AMD Ryzen AI Z2 Extreme.

The Legion Tab Gen 5 is Lenovo's latest Android gaming tablet. It packs the flagship Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 alongside 12 GB of RAM. This combination results in impressive performance, as the Legion Tab Gen 5 is shown to emulate console and PC games quite well.

Forza players on Reddit are frustrated with the current online meta, which appears to be dominated above all by one vehicle: the Honda Beat. However, its strength is not only down to its specs, but also to the car’s tuning potential.

Given the expected price of the Steam Machine, some fans now want Valve to bring back an accessory it once offered: the Steam Link – but in a modernized form.

After a previous leak revealed the possible embargo date for the Steam Machine, more concrete details have now emerged regarding the planned unveiling and the start of reservations. According to the new information, Valve could officially present its living room PC in less than two weeks.

Ayaneo has revealed that its smallest horizontal handheld, the Pocket Micro will be getting a successor. It hasn't revealed any technical details nor has it shared any images of the device, but that might happen soon.

Nvidia launched the GeForce RTX 5090 at a starting price of $1,999. However, due to the AI craze, the RTX 5090 price shot up quite quickly. Currently, buying an RTX 5090 at MSRP is practically impossible. Newegg is now selling an ABS Kaze gaming PC, which brings an RTX 5090 at a reasonable price.

The redesigned OmniBook Ultra 14 this year gets everything right in terms of looks and performance, but the new keyboard layout takes some getting used to.