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The confirmations come as TGS 2025 looks to be considerably larger than its predecessor in terms of raw numbers alone.

The cancellation comes in at a time when Monster Hunter: Wilds is dealing with several performance issues and a recent patch that many users insist has only worsened the situation.

With the Steam Summer Sale ending two days later, now is the perfect time to explore exciting games available at enticing prices. Here are the top seven critically acclaimed titles that are likely to grant both casual and enthusiastic gamers a great time, thanks to their quality and creativity.

Amazon Prime Day brings a host of deals and those looking for a gaming keyboard upgrade should check out the SteelSeries Apex Pro Mini wireless. It is currently over 40% off and comes with adjustable magnetic switches.

Digital Foundry experts compare the updated PlayStation 5 Pro with AMD Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB and Nvidia GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16GB in a new series of tests. Using identical graphics modes, the console chip performs similarly to mid-range graphics cards, though desktop GPUs remain slightly faster.

Croc Legend of the Gobbos remaster will launch on Steam "soon," after launching earlier this year on GOG. The remake of the 1997 3D platformer retails for $29.99 and is discounted to $22.49 on GOG, so similar pricing is to be expected on Steam.

The latest addition to the Blackwidow series comes without a numberpad, yet is touted as the most customizable keyboard of its line to date thanks to easy-access switches and adjustable Chroma RGB lighting. The V4 Tenkeyless HyperSpeed also sports "lag-free" wireless connectivity, triple dedicated control buttons and a multi-function roller.

Dead By Daylight is teaming up with The Walking Dead, and you'll be able to play as new iconic characters from the series. But be warned, you might be disappointed while waiting for the next update.

Samurai action-adventure fans should mark their calendars as a Ghost of Yotei gameplay deep dive is scheduled for July 10. The game is the sequel to Ghost of Tsushima but is set 300 years ahead of the events of Jin’s story.

Several Xbox games in development may reward patient Fallout fanatics. Fallout 3 Remastered remains in the pipeline, while other spinoffs and sequels are possible. A recent podcast has confirmed that Fallout 5 is unlikely to arrive before the decade ends.

The second variant of the popular Retroid Pocket Flip 2 is finally almost upon us. After promising to release the variant in April, Retroid has now confirmed that MediaTek Dimensity 1100 versions of the Pocket Flip 2 will be available later this week at up to a $50 discount on their Snapdragon 865 counterparts.

The long streak of Battlefield 6 leaks continues and we now have some information about one of the missions in the single-player campaign. These could be spoilers for the campaign, you have been warned.

The new MSI Claw 8 Ryzen Edition has now turned up in an early review following its surprise release in China. Showcasing AMD's Ryzen Z2 Extreme APU, the Claw A8 fares well against existing AMD gaming handhelds while struggling to match the efficiency of Intel Lunar Lake.

If the latest leaks are accurate, Nintendo could finally bring themes to the Switch 2, but that will likely only happen sometime next year. Regardless, fans will finally get what they have been waiting for since the original Switch.

In addition to July's freebies for Amazon Prime Gaming, four well-reviewed titles have been added to the existing array of free games. Available exclusively for Prime members, the newly added titles span multiple exciting genres as well as gaming eras.

With so many day-one Xbox Game Pass games, some analysts question if the service is profitable. There are now indications that Microsoft hasn't considered all the expenses in its calculations. Update: New source claims Game Pass is profitable.

Control has dropped to its lowest price ever on Steam as part of the Steam Summer Sale. The game, which now costs only $5.99, is a highly rated single-player action-adventure title by Remedy of Alan Wake and Max Payne fame.

LEGO has just launched a new set directly inspired by a legendary saga known around the world. And the good news is that it's already available for pre-order.

The Abxylute S8 wireless game controller stretches to fit Nintendo Switch consoles and mobile devices, offering an ergonomic grip, tall Hall-effect joysticks, vibration feedback, gyroscope, and programmable macro buttons for mobile gaming.

Anbernic is running a summer sale across all of its line-up, with significant discounts on its older products, and minor savings available on the newly released RG Slide.

One benefit of a PS Plus Premium subscription is a catalog of retro games. Sadly, the library isn't growing as quickly as some gamers would like. A new interview describes how Sony often waits for publishers and developers to submit candidates.

Asus has now given the ROG Strix OLED XG27ACDMS its inaugural release. Landing first in China, the XG27ACDMS combines a 1440p resolution and a 280 Hz refresh rate with particularly aggressive pricing and launch.

Gamers who are in the market for an RTX 5060 laptop can choose between devices tending towards €1,000 and those approaching the €2,000 mark. Using Lenovo's LOQ 15 and Legion 5 as examples, we'll help with that purchase decision.

Following an increasing number of users report that their Nintendo Switch 2 is overheating, Jsaux is now offering an external cooling fan that’s designed to keep temperatures of the handheld console in check. The manufacturer further claims this will improve gaming performance and battery life.

Playtiles wants to transform smartphones into compact gaming handhelds, as the controller simply mounts onto the display and makes the smartphone just slightly thicker. With the corresponding app, it's primarily designed for Nintendo Game Boy titles.

The Xbox division's recent layoffs might also be linked to 'unrealistic' expectations from C-level executives at Microsoft.

The game is gearing up for a console launch as early as next month with momentum on Steam steadily building up.

The 'leak' seems to be the product of a mix of Nintendo dropping hints and sleuthing by fans determined to hunt for cues from the trailer.

An Indian modder took the ROG Ally battery to 90Wh, but just in case you want to do the same, none other than the original creator warns against trying this at home.

Nexon Korea launched Blue Archive on Steam as a free game on July 4, 2025. Within three days of this launch, this tactical RPG title received over 8,700 player reviews on the platform, and over 93% of them are positive.

The Ryzen 9 9950X is a very capable CPU packing 16 full-sized Zen 5 cores and 32 threads. The CPU has been reviewed positively for both gaming and productivity workloads, and is currently available at a lucrative record-low price for Amazon Prime members.

Nintendo is currently in the research phase for a possible VR headset like the Quest 3 or the PSVR 2. The latest financial report reveals there might be something in the pipeline on the lines of a dedicated VR headset.

The EULA that accompanies delisted Ubisoft games requires players to destroy their purchases. Stop Killing Games is fighting to keep titles working after companies abandon them. A major representative for EU publishers opposes solutions like support for third-party servers.

The Chuwi GameBook is a new 16-inch gaming laptop that combines a 77.77 Wh battery with an AMD Ryzen 9 9955HX APU, an Nvidia GeForce RTX 5070 Ti GPU and 32 GB of DDR5 RAM. Also equipped with a 300 Hz display, full-sized arrow keys and a dedicated number pad, the GameBook is currently available with 12% taken off its MSRP by way of a launch discount.

A new indie game has just launched on Steam – and it’s completely free. Vivid/stasis tells an emotional story without combat, centering instead on rhythm-based puzzles. Players are praising its unique concept, and it’s currently topping Steam’s “Trending Free” chart with glowing reviews.

A detailed comparison reveals surprising results between the Steam Deck OLED and Nintendo Switch 2, especially when power limits come into play.

The Nintendo Switch 2 might be significantly exposed to tariff-induced cost increases thanks to a larger-than-expected tariff now in play for Vietnam.

The Nintendo Switch 2 might just have a significant edge over some current-generation consoles thanks to its DLSS gains.

With many Square Enix games reimagining classics, fans thought a Final Fantasy 9 remake was inevitable. Sadly, the 25th anniversary of the RPG may not include a reveal for the PS1 title. A trusted insider claims that, as of a month ago, the project was in danger of being canceled.

Super Smash Bros. remains conspicuously absent from the Nintendo Switch Online lineup of N64 games. A new leak has given fans hope that it may come to the streaming service on Switch consoles. An official video about Nintendo Classics seems to show box art from the 1999 release.

The GamerCard tries to stand out from other gaming handhelds with its ultra-slim design. Made by Grant Sinclair, the nephew of Sir Clive Sinclair who made the ZX Spectrum computer, the handheld ditches traditional thumbsticks and action buttons for two large silicone pads.

Steam's Summer Sale is about to end on July 10, 2025, and before this discount event wraps up, a bunch of new free games have been spotted on Steam. These newly released freebies became available on the platform somewhere between mid-June and late June.

The leaks provide the first real sneak peek at what one can expect from Konami's horror-themed title later this year

The move is part of a broad-based set of layoffs from Microsoft that affected Xbox Game Studios considerably more than most of its other divisions.

While no official release date is offered yet, users can expect to see the well-received show in the foreseeable future.

The latest Samsung Odyssey G9 OLED monitor boasts some incremental but noteworthy upgrades. Its 3rd-gen QD-OLED panel amplifies already stellar picture quality with improved brightness. The immersive 49-inch monitor is available for $999.99 at Woot, which is significantly lower than previous Amazon sale prices.

The new Destiny series game officially releases on August 28, 2025 with new characters, skills and more on both iOS and Android.

Green Hell is on sale for just $6.24 during the Steam Summer Sale, thanks to a 75% discount. The challenging open-world survivalcraft staple drops you into the Amazon rainforest and tasks you with survival as you search for your missing wife in a 25+ hour story campaign. Encounter everything from hostile tribes, snakes, boars, and even adorable capybaras.