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Workers should feel more secure in their Nintendo jobs than with positions at Xbox Game Studios. Statistics confirm that Nintendo's employee turnover rate is well below industry averages. Analysts believe that the company's rigid control over the development of Switch 2 games leads to the stability.

Cyberpunk 2077 has made its way to macOS. To see how well it actually runs, YouTuber Andrew Tsai put four different Macs to the test, from the fanless M1 Air to the GPU-heavy M3 Max. The results range from surprisingly smooth to barely playable, depending on which chip you’ve got.

The K13 Turbo and Turbo Pro are slated to launch as the world's first Oppo smartphones with an active fan. The latter is now said to have a feature not often seen in handsets with its type of active cooling technology. It might also have some other advantages on the high-performance Android market.

An emulator allows you to play video games even on systems with a rather unusual processor architecture, namely RISC-V. It's even possible to use Steam, which at least potentially provides access to numerous games.

If you’re looking for a fun game to dive into now and then, FTL: Faster Than Light might be worth checking out. This sci-fi roguelite is highly rated and currently available on Steam for just $3 thanks to a 70% discount.

While new games are added every week, three titles will be removed from Xbox Game Pass at the end of July. If you haven’t tried them yet, there is still time to jump in – and you might even benefit from Microsoft’s member discount.

EA will reportedly reveal Battlefield 6 in late July with a multi-day event, as hinted by a content creators' now-deleted tweet regarding a promotional package with the game branding.

A dark Pinocchio-inspired action RPG, Lies of P, hits its lowest price at 50% off on Steam through July 25. The soulslike title has sold 3+ million copies and earned a lot acclaim for its gameplay style.

The game collection page on Humble Bundle has been refreshed, and with this update, the storefront has added a new games bundle. Called Indie Roulette, it has 10 titles that are worth $166 and are playable on the Steam Deck. They can be scored for as low as $12.

With gaming laptops, performance sometimes comes at the expense of portability. The slender Intel Core Ultra 9-powered Alienware x16 R2 breaks that mold with stable, high-refresh rate gaming. At a $1,800 sale price, the 16-inch Alienware laptop features a discrete RTX 4080 graphics card.

The Donkey Kong Bananza and Mario Kart World credits have some curious similarities. Two voice actors who appear in the 3D platformer also participate in the kart racing Switch 2 game. Now, some gamers expect the characters to become part of Mario Kart World DLC.

The next generation PlayStation console is expected to arrive in 2027 but leaks and rumors have been popping up for a while now. The latest is that the PS6 could come with 24 GB of RAM to enable machine learning and improved ray tracing.

Currently, only Cyberpunk 2077 mods allow for any type of gambling. That may change after suspicious billboards arrived with a recent patch. The Cyberpunk 2077 Update 2.3 added advertisements for casinos visible when cruising around Night City.

Following a successful launch in Asia, Razer’s official Pokémon gear is now available in Europe, the U.S., and other regions, attracting fans of the franchise who want to incorporate the iconic aesthetic into their gaming setups.

GameStop just raised $250,000 for Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals by auctioning off the infamous Switch 2 damaging stapler and a new Switch 2. A win for the children’s hospitals and for GameStop’s social profile.

Those who were looking for the new Advanced Warfare game for the 2027 Call of Duty release will be disappointed as the game is said to start a new subfranchise. It will be developed by Sledgehammer Games with a focus on movement and martial arts.

Roguelike thrills, Metroidvania-style exploration and fast-paced combat: the award-winning action platformer Dead Cells is 60% off on Steam until July 24. This is the lowest price the game has ever seen.

After its full release, Back to the Dawn is gaining popularity for its branching escape narratives and choice-based mechanics, earning indie award nods and "Very Positive" reviews on Steam

Codenamed "Magnus", a custom Zen 6 APU has leaked thanks to Moore's Law Is Dead. According to the leaked specs, the APU looks prime for powering the next-gen Xbox or the Sony PlayStation 6 with its Zen 6/Zen 6c CPU cores and impressive bus width.

The trailer for the new EA Sports FC (formerly FIFA) has just been released, exciting fans with plenty of gameplay footage and a long-awaited new feature.

Next week, three new titles are coming to Xbox Game Pass: a sci-fi survival adventure, a racing game with a unique setting and a Soulslike experience. Both the racing game and the Soulslike will be available on day one through the subscription.

The popular Persona franchise from Atlus is on sale over at Steam with up to 70% off the fan favorite JRPG series, including spin-offs like Persona 5 Tactica and Strikers.

LostMagic is a new free-to-play, turn-based MMORPG released on Steam after an early access phase. Featuring retro 2D graphics, co-op and PvP modes, and ongoing user feedback, it currently holds "Mostly Positive" reviews from nearly 550 players.

Julian LeFay is well established as one of the pioneers of a budding RPG industry primarily due to his extensive work with multiple Elder Scrolls titles.

As became increasingly clear, GPUs with 8GB VRAM are struggling heavily in some modern games with some settings. Whether due to the lack of proper game optimizations or the reluctance of major manufacturers to include more VRAM in budget GPUs, buyers of these models may face significant graphical and performance limitations during gameplay. However, it seems there is still some hope, after all, for both 8GB cards and their owners, thanks to Nvidia's and Microsoft's efforts in the AI field.

The news comes in the backdrop of increasing AI use by multiple publishers even as Microsoft's large-scale Xbox Game Studio layoffs continue to be the focal point of discussion for most industry insiders.

A new report describes how the Elden Ring masterminds are developing an unannounced title. The next FromSoftware game has a codename that could signify the rumored Dark Souls 3 Remastered. Even so, some fans are hoping for an original single-player game.

ViewSonic has introduced a new ultrawide gaming monitor. The curved VX3418C-2K supports VRR via AMD’s FreeSync as well as certain ergonomic adjustments.

Crab Blast is a new free mobile match-3 puzzle game where each completed level helps direct donations to cancer charities, letting players support real causes simply through regular gameplay. The devs claim that it is 100% ad-free.

The Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 release date may come a bit later than some gamers had anticipated. A well-known leaker suggests that the first-person shooter won't arrive until November 14th. Following few official announcements, Black Ops 7 will headline the August Gamescom.

Anbernic will likely start selling the RG477M later this month globally. In the meantime, specifications have emerged online that point towards the device being a blend of the RG557 and RG Slide aimed at up to PlayStation 2 and Nintendo Wii emulation.

The Epic Games Store has discounted another popular mobile game across Android and iOS. Available to download from today for a limited period, There Is No Game: Wrong Dimension is an action puzzle game that has been particularly well received on mobile and PC.

July 2025's penultimate free game for PC on Epic Games Store is now live, and with this refresh in the freebie section, the storefront has also confirmed the last giveaway for the month. It's Legion TD 2, which is worth $24.99.

One player decided to embark on a crazy project, attempting to recreate Winterfell, the capital of the North in Game of Thrones, in an unexpected game. And the result is quite surprising.

The Philips Evnia 24M2N5200X is a gaming monitor specifically made for competitive performance, featuring a 610Hz refresh rate , a 0.1ms response time , and notable color fidelity with 99.8% sRGB coverage and VESA DisplayHDR 400 certification.

LG has lifted the lid on its first gaming monitor that leverages its 4th Gen Primary RGB Tandem OLED panel technology. Not only does the new technology run 20% more efficiently than previous WOLED generations, but it also allows the UltraGear OLED 27GX700A to reach 1,500 nits for a 15% peak brightness improvement on earlier gaming monitors.

Off The Grid is out of early access and available publicly via Steam. It is a free-to-play battle royale set in a cyberpunk dystopia with cyberlimbs to loot and interesting abilities enabled by these cyberlimbs.

Nintendo Support is providing buyers with more reasons not to export the Japanese-language Switch 2. On social media, the company linked to a support page revealing warranty restrictions. The lower Switch 2 price has tempted some international buyers to purchase the console in Japan.

Peldan has introduced a new eGPU graphics dock. Designed for desktop systems and ATX or SFX power supplies, the Peladn Link S-3 opts for Thunderbolt 5 over OCuLink to provide additional features like 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet, 140 W Power Delivery and M.2 SSD expansion over a single port.

An increasing number of AI generated content disclosures have popped up on Steam and as it sits now, nearly 8,000 games use some form of AI content. Some of these games are very highly rated and are selling a lot of units.

BioShock 2 combines strategic shooter gameplay with a dark, immersive atmosphere and a fresh narrative perspective. Until July 24, it’s available on Steam at an 85% discount for around $3. This offer includes the remastered version, which features various technical improvements.

Based on an ultra-popular Skyrim mod, The Forgotten City is a third-person, narrative-driven, mystery game that takes place in an underground ancient Roman city. The game, which is now less than $7 on Steam, is rated "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam and a 9/10 by IGN, making it a must play.

A Juggler's Tale follows the journey of a circus performer trapped in a puppet show. What sets it apart is not only the story but also its unique gameplay. This platformer is currently available on Steam for just $3.60 – matching its lowest price to date with an 80% discount.

The Epic Games Store has stepped up its free game giveaway service with a new title claimed to be worth $79.99 when purchased off-sale. Available to grab for $0 until next Thursday, Civilization VI: Platinum Edition features several expansions and scenario packs over the base game.

The Devil May Cry: Devil Trigger Collection is a new entry in the bundles section of Humble Bundle. It contains four games that are playable on the Steam Deck and have a combined value of $114. However, they can all be scored for just $20.

The title will also have cross-progression for players who own the title on the older Nintendo Switch console that can be accessed via an upgrade pack.

Dead Take will have at least 5 cameos as part of its content in addition to 4 confirmed actors starring in the title.

Gradually, more Windows titles with kernel-level anti-cheat protection are becoming compatible Steam Deck games. Umamusume: Pretty Derby may soon become verified for the handheld gaming PC. Aided by the Proton compatibility layer, the popularity of Linux gaming is on the rise.