Gaming

A new rumour suggests Sony is working on a major performance update for one of its consoles. Recent comments from Mark Cerny hint that engineering efforts tied to next-gen hardware may play a key role.

Silent Hill fans have good news, according to this leak. Konami has several projects in the works to keep this franchise alive over the next few years. But there are some things to consider.

The Azeron Keyzen is a highly customisable 3D-printed game pad with 26 mechanical keys and Hall-effect thumb sticks, and it aims to improve the ergonomics of keyboard and mouse gaming while still sticking to the familiar feeling of mechanical key switches. The Keyzen starts at 185 Euro or around $215.

According to Digital Foundry, Nintendo's first-party Switch 2 game is an innovative 3D platformer. Even so, image clarity often suffers from the questionable use of FSR 1 instead of DLSS upscaling. Also, frame rates that plummet to 30 fps may have been avoidable without relying on double-buffered vsync.

After being delayed for over a month, update 2.3 for Cyberpunk 2077 is arriving on July 17. The details were shared during the REDstreams livestream today, July 16, and there’s some new content along with new technical improvements on the way.

The Anbernic development community remains alive and well. While the company continues to focus on new devices, several community members have managed to get GameCube games working on RG34XX and RG35XX series devices running the humble Allwinner H700 chipset.

It seems that TrimUI has a new retro gaming handheld in the works. Arriving in the wake of the TrimUI Brick Hammer, the so-called TrimUI Smart Pro Mini appears to adopt a smaller form factor than the existing Smart Pro to challenge the Anbernic RG40XX H and other circa 4-inch horizontal retro gaming handhelds.

The Lenovo Legion 5, which we hailed as the "best mainstream gamer in 2025", is currently enjoying a sizeable discount on Lenovo's official store that saves $350 on the RTX 5070, Ryzen AI 7-equipped variant.

An Italian YouTuber is under investigation by the Guardia di Finanza for allegedly violating copyright laws, which has already culminated in the raid and subsequent seizure of over 30 gaming handhelds. These are suspected to have ROM files of old games that potentially violate Italian copyright law.

Oppo has just confirmed that the K13 Turbo and Turbo Pro are to be the first of its smartphones to debut with active cooling. The company already asserts that the devices will be fully waterproof nonetheless. A new leak suggests that the same technology is coming to a new and particularly Extreme smartphone from OnePlus.

Ghost of Tsushima Director’s Cut is under $30 on the PlayStation Store. The Director’s Cut version includes the Iki Island expansion, Legends online co-op mode, and several in-game items.

July 2025's penultimate free game on Epic Games Store is confirmed to be Civilization VI Platinum Edition, and as a credible leaker has just revealed, the final giveaway will be Legion TD 2. This soon-to-be freebie is worth $24.99.

Oppo is now openly touting the K13 Turbo and Turbo Pro as its first-ever smartphones capable of delivering "a storm in the palm of your hand" thanks to their active cooling technology. The company has also now showcased how the new components fit into the rest of the devices with full design teasers ahead of their launch later in July 2025.

The Analogue 3D will no longer ship this month, no thanks to tariff changes. On the bright side, those who pre-ordered won't have to pay extra fees.

Nintendo has confirmed the lead roles for its forthcoming live-action adaptation of The Legend of Zelda. The announcement, made by series creator Shigeru Miyamoto on X, introduced the actors portraying Zelda and Link.

CD Projekt Red has revealed the hardware requirements for Cyberpunk 2077 on MacOS. An Apple M3 Pro or higher is needed for a 60 FPS experience without ray tracing.

Steam has quietly updated its adult content guidelines and removed some adult games from the store, after pressure from payment processors like Visa and Mastercard.

Retro Fighters' newest product is an adapter that lets users connect up to four GameCube Controllers to the Nintendo Switch 2. The dock, which is currently being crowdfunded on Kickstarter, will work with an original GameCube Controller or Retro Fighters' own BattlerGC Pro controller.

The RedMagic Astra is now available for purchase. This Snapdragon 8 Elite gaming tablet rivals the Lenovo Legion Y700 Gen 4 with Snapdragon 8 Elite and an OLED screen. The starting price for the pad in the global market is $549.

Players who value a gripping story and rich atmosphere can now find a notable deal on Steam: Alan Wake, a dark survival thriller, is 90% off until July 21.

Following the recent addition of a new title to Game Pass, Microsoft has announced three more games arriving on July 17 and 18. They include a popular first-person shooter, a horror game starring creepy hand puppets and a prison-themed RPG where players can either prove their innocence or attempt a daring escape.

The new Razer Blade 18 offers very fast components and is currently one of the fastest laptops you can get. It is even 1 kg lighter and even a bit quieter than the big rival Alienware 18. However, the Razer is also more expensive.

A new farming sim rooted in South American culture is launching on Steam today - 16 July 2025 - with slow-paced gameplay, regional touches, and a hands-on demo already tried by many. Gaucho and the Grassland will be priced at $19.99 with a launch discount.

If you own a Nintendo Switch 2, you will be able to play this game exclusively. But be careful, because you will have to meet a very important criterion to access it.

The new Keychron C2 Pro 8K delivers a full-size layout, charming retro looks, plenty of customisation, and a hyper-fast 8 kHz polling rate at a rather budget-friendly price. The C2 Pro 8K is made of plastic, not aluminium, and the design is stripped back, but it promises a solid entry into mechanical keyboards at an affordable price.

Razer has introduced a new eGPU dock, the Core X V2. This enclosure features a Thunderbolt 5 port, offering an OCuLink-beating 80 Gbps bandwidth, and it has support for Nvidia RTX 50 series and AMD Radeon RX 9000 series GPUs.

If one investment firm is correct, GTA 6 will demolish previous sales records within two months. Konvoy believes that buyers will be more than accepting of a $80 GTA 6 price. Rockstar Games will earn additional revenue from subscriptions and potential premium mod support.

The latest update for Obsidian's Avowed brings several new changes including official support for the Steam Deck. The update has also fixed several bugs and added many new features, too.

Cyberpunk 2077 will be released for macOS on Thursday, July 17. Anyone with a Mac with Apple M1 or later and at least 16 GB of RAM will be able to explore Night City in just a few days, with support for AMD FSR frame generation, HDR and MetalFX upscaling.

The Commodore 64 is coming back as an Ultimate edition, which aims to provide a particularly authentic user experience. Licensed software is included and it runs not only on modern monitors but also on classic devices.

8BitDo has confirmed that its latest leverless arcade controller for Xbox consoles is now officially available on Amazon. Shipping before the end of the month, the 8BitDo Arcade Controller for Xbox features a significantly larger battery capacity than its regular edition and RGB lighting for a mere $10 surcharge.

MSI has released its latest 8-inch gaming handheld in another market. While the company has not set a full global release date yet, early indications suggest that the Claw A8 could retail for between the Intel Lunar Lake-based Claw 7 AI+ and Claw 8 AI+.

Red Dead Redemption 2, Rockstar's 2018 blockbuster, is now on sale on Steam at its lowest price ever. Coming in under $20, Red Dead Redemption 2 is a phenomenal open-world adventure that blends cinematic action, expert storytelling, and a dynamic world to explore.

The latest SteamOS beta update brings additional support for the Lenovo Legion Go S hardware, again making it evident that it is dedicated to the widespread adoption of the Linux-based OS.

Fans of Life is Strange have something to look forward to, thanks to some exciting news from Square Enix. Five games will be available starting October 2, 2025, and pre-orders are already open.

Bithell Games has announced it is pulling John Wick Hex from all digital storefronts on July 17. Thankfully, anyone who already owns the game can still play it after that date.

Stop Killing Games has largely put its weight behind an EU Citizen's Initiative, and that seems to be paying off, as the movement to protect the ownership of video games has earned its first endorsement in the EU parliament.

A new Nintendo interview offers insight into how the Switch limited Donkey Kong Bananza development. Only as a Switch 2 game could the title's destructible environments become a reality. For the first time, the developers also provide a visual comparison of the two versions.

Firmware version 20.2.0 for the Switch 2, along with general stability improvements, has improved backward compatibility with some games that previously either crashed on startup or had stability issues. The patch notes, however, don’t mention any such fixes.

A new plug-in brings real-time frame generation to the Steam Deck, boosting FPS in demanding games and aiming to stretch the handheld’s capabilities further than ever before.

One of the most beloved medieval strategy games of the early 2000s returns after 23 years with a definitive edition. The developers have unveiled a post-release content roadmap, whilst early reviews have flagged several issues.

A well-rated dinosaur park-building sim based on the iconic film franchise, Jurassic World Evolution 2, is now 95% off on Steam. Originally $59.99, it has received a lot of praise for visuals and overall depth.

Explore a vast open world as a toy soldier, solve clever puzzles and prove your skills against other plastic warriors in Supraland. The game has received glowing reviews and is currently available for just $4 thanks to an 80% discount – the lowest price it has ever seen.

Honor has officially unveiled the Pad GT 2 Pro. Positioned as an affordable gaming tablet, it comes with the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, which is paired with up to 16 GB of RAM and 512 GB of storage. The starting launch price is CNY 2,499, about $349.

On July 14, developer DICE shared a detailed community update on Reddit about the class system in Battlefield 6. In the post titled “The Class Update,” the team responded to player feedback for the first time with specific adjustments to class abilities, gadgets and perks. However, one major point of criticism remains unresolved.

Skyrim has had a very active modding community for over fourteen years, and recently, a famous modder has released a mod that might remind you of BioShock. And that's not all, because new features are also available.

This year's Focus 17 gaming laptop from XMG is marketed as one of the more affordable gaming laptops powered by the Nvidia RTX 5070 Ti. In order to keep prices below €2,000, XMG kept the previous gen Raptor Lake/-R processors and the port selection is missing TB4 connectors. However, the 17.3-inch screen features a quality IPS panel with 1440p resolution and 240 Hz.

The iQOO 13 launched as a Snapdragon 8 Elite gaming phone with a relatively large battery. As for its successor, the company's upcoming flagship will reportedly come with an even larger 7,000 mAh battery, but the charging speed is said to take a toll.

8BitDo has now launched the Pro 3, a wireless controller with 2.4 GHz, Bluetooth and wired connectivity. Available in a choice of three colours with a matching charging dock, the 8BitDo features various customisation options, including magnetic swappable ABXY buttons, trigger mode switches and configurable rear paddles.