Gaming

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.

Ayaneo has finally launched its Game Boy Advance-inspired handheld, the Konkr Pocket Advance. The horizontal handheld has a MediaTek chip, PS2 emulation capability, and can be pre-ordered now at a discounted price.

A former Rockstar developer believes that a November GTA 6 release is not guaranteed. Since the studio ships games in a finished state, any last-minute issues could cause a delay. However, fans remain hopeful that a third trailer will appear imminently ahead of a Take-Two earnings call.

After over a year of speculation, the Switch 2 port for Diablo 4 finally has a release date, or so it seems. A credible leaker has shared that the game will launch on the Switch 2 in September, with a possible announcement at Gamescom.

The GPD Win Max 3 is expected to launch before October 2026, and so far, a lot about the gaming handheld has been confirmed. With a detailed post on Weibo, the company has now revealed the performance metrics of this AMD Strix Halo handheld gaming PC.

Corsair has expanded its gaming peripheral portfolio with a new keyboard series, as well as a successor to the Harpoon gaming mouse. The two keyboards have membrane switches and are full-sized with 10-zone RGB lighting.

Sega is launching three stylish watches inspired by retro game consoles, ranging from the Sega Mega Drive to the Sega Saturn and the Sega Dreamcast. The watches, with their lovingly designed dials and metal bracelets, are now available for pre-order.

Explore the August 2026 Honor of Kings update: features the $3M Paris World Cup, limited-time DAN DA DAN skins (Okarun, Momo, Jiji), and key hero balance reworks.

The official RPCS3 account on X has revealed some interesting information regarding the distribution of the PlayStation 3 emulator's user base on Windows, Linux, and macOS. Unsurprisingly, Windows is by far the most dominant platform.

The Anbernic RG SP is a new, compact retro handheld available at an even lower price point. While it closely mirrors its classic design inspiration, several key hardware changes aim to enhance overall usability.

Dystopika offers a relaxing city-building experience with no objectives or resource management, all set against a neon-drenched cyberpunk backdrop. The 95%-rated city builder is now 50% off on Steam for the first time, dropping the price to $3.49 from $6.99.

GuliKit has revealed its ES Max controller will use a new type of TMR joystick when it launches next week. It has also shared a proper look at the controller which is confirmed to be cheaper than its flagship TT Max controller.

The Steam Machine's interchangeable front panel was designed to let users easily customize the look of their console. A Reddit user has now shown that a faceplate can be more than just cosmetic – by turning it into a mount and charging dock for the Steam Controller.

A popular 360-era shooter looks headed to Xbox Game Pass in August. Microsoft's blog did not list Wolfenstein 3D in its upcoming lineup for the subscription service. Leaks suggest that more Xbox 360 games will appear on PCs through backward compatibility and emulation.

The 2026 MSI Cyborg gaming laptop has gotten a huge discount at Walmart. The laptop is powered by an Nvidia GeForce RTX 5060 laptop GPU, an Intel Core 5 210H CPU, and 16 GB of DDR5 memory.

The Cupertino-based tech giant is facing a new civil lawsuit alleging that the iOS App Store allows children to download and play casino-style gambling games without proper age-verification checks, even as other legal challenges persist.

Wigmund is an RPG set in a medieval fantasy world, where you'll explore various environments and overcome the many threats that stand in your way. But be careful, because you'll have to put an end to a scourge that threatens this world.

Fans have doubted whether the demanding Monster Hunter Wilds could thrive on a handheld. Nevertheless, a new leak teases lofty performance goals on Nintendo’s console. The Switch 2 port may support a dynamic resolution from 1080p to 1440p when docked.

Pocketpair’s monster-catching hit is making the jump to smartphones, but Palworld Online is taking a very different route: a full-fledged MMORPG instead of a scaled-down mobile port.

Cyberpunk Fest is underway, bringing massive discounts on both new and old games, including Cyberpunk 2077, Ninja Gaiden 4, Ghostrunner series, RoboCop: Rogue City, and more. Some games have been discounted by up to 90%.

A leaked Microsoft publisher presentation offers an interesting new look at Project Helix. Combined with Xbox Backward Compatibility on Windows and corroborating leaks, it points to a unified Xbox ecosystem spanning every console generation, including the twenty-five-year-old Xbox.

A new hands-on test on a Strix Halo-powered Asus TUF Gaming A14 explores gaming performance, battery life and whether SteamOS is finally ready to serve as a practical alternative to Windows on gaming laptops.

A hacker continues to remove Denuvo from many of the best-selling AAA games. A pirated build of Crimson Desert no longer has the controversial protection in place. Critics of the DRM who claim it infringes on buyer rights and diminishes performance are celebrating the achievement.

Acer has introduced a new Predator Helios 10 Neo variant with Intel's Core Ultra 7 255HX processor and Nvidia's GeForce RTX 5070 laptop GPU. While it uses a lower-end CPU than the earlier model, the display, and cooling system stay the same.

Sony announced the PS Plus free game lineup for August 2026 in late July, and the first three games are now available to claim. These freebies will be available to all tiers, including on Essential.

Microsoft has announced the first Xbox Game Pass lineup for August 2026. The list includes Grounded 2, PowerWash Simulator 2, and more.

The Legion Y700 Infinite will be the company's first OLED gaming tablet under the Y700 line. It's set to launch in China in August 2026, and with a new round of teasers, the company has shared the design details of the pad.

KLab and gumi have set August 6, 2026 as the worldwide launch date for My Hero Academia United Survival, moving the rogue-lite action game up from its original November window.

Ostranauts has officially launched in version 1.0 after six years in Early Access. The space survival RPG combines ship management, scavenging and open-ended role-playing in a detailed simulation that has earned a loyal following on Steam. To celebrate the milestone, the game is available at a limited-time 20% discount.

Asus has listed a new ROG Swift gaming monitor on its website. The 26.5-inch display pairs a QHD 500 Hz QD-OLED panel with a redesigned stand, a built-in tripod mount, and the latest OLED Care Pro features.

Heroes of Science and Fiction takes the classic Heroes of Might and Magic formula and transports it into a colorful sci-fi universe filled with space pirates and cybernetic moles. Just a few months after its 1.0 launch, the 90%-rated turn-based strategy game is available on Steam at its first-ever 60% discount, bringing the price down to around $12.

The Steam Machine flexes its muscles in the RPCS3 PS3 emulator. Even demanding games such as God of War 3, Dark Souls, and Gran Turismo 6 run smoothly for the most part without performance patches. Despite a few graphical issues, the reviewer calls it a true "emulation beast."

Critics may have already started their Fire Emblem: Fortune’s Weave reviews. They are reportedly testing the Switch 2 game even though the release date isn't until September 17th. Followers hope that previews following the Nintendo Direct confirm deep gameplay and smooth visuals.

A new ShadPS4 patch brings the PS4-exclusive racer DriveClub to PC at up to 8K resolution, 60 FPS, and uncapped frame rates. The upgrade revitalizes Evolution Studios’ acclaimed visuals, delivering the remaster-like experience Sony never released.

GMKtec has confirmed that its new gaming PCs will be launching globally. Available in August 2026, the Neo-X1 and Neo-X1 Pro combine powerful AMD processors and Nvidia desktop GPUs with up to 64 GB of RAM and a 2 TB SSD.

The Game Industry Hardship Fund bundle was created to support game developers in North America who have lost their jobs. And in a short period, it has raised more than $100,000.

Announced in April, GameSir's Tarantula 8K PC and Tarantula Pro for Xbox controllers are no longer exclusive to its website. The new controllers can also be purchased on Amazon for the same price.

Gamers don’t have to wait until the GTA 6 release date to visit its open-world environments. An interactive 3D Cities: Skylines 2 map features Vice City, Leonida Keys, and more. The creation utilized screenshots and trailers to build a cityscape alive with traffic and pedestrians.

Published by Team17, Aven Colony is a city builder taking place in a futuristic universe where you must develop your colony and ensure the survival of humanity. And currently, this game is available for less than $6 on Steam.

Thunderobot has introduced a 23.8-inch gaming monitor with a 4K Fast IPS panel, 160 Hz refresh rate, and HDMI 2.1. The monitor goes on sale in China on August 10 for CNY 1,499 (around US$220).

Pwnage has opened pre-orders for its Vanta gaming mouse, claimed to be the world’s first with mechanically adjustable click geometry. This adjustment allows for fine-tuning the click force, actuation force, return feel, and more.

Kuro Games announces the Wuthering Waves Version 3.6 Special Broadcast for August 7, 2026. Get details on Qingxiao, Jingran, stream times, and 300 free Astrite codes.

Lenovo released a new BIOS update, N3CN42WW, for the original Legion Go around two months ago, and it seems that it is causing serious issues for some users.

Steam players are flocking to Spider-Man games while Brand New Day dominates theaters. The performance of the PC ports is more impressive than on the PlayStation Store. Despite the boom in player counts and sales, Sony could keep future titles as PS5 and PS6 console exclusives.

Rockstar is gearing up for GTA 6, the biggest game launch ever. However, there’s another franchise from Rockstar that, despite its popularity, didn’t quite get the treatment that it deserved internally.

Anbernic has finally revealed how much its new handheld, the RG SP, will cost. The new Game Boy Advance SP-inspired device has also gotten a release date and will be available with a limited-time launch discount.

Lenovo has released a new gaming monitor. Launching globally, the Legion 32q-2c combines a 240 Hz refresh rate with fast response times and over 400 nits peak brightness. The new gaming monitor supports current-generation game consoles too like the PlayStation 5 Pro and Xbox Series X.

MSI has released the Crosshair A16 HX MLG Edition globally. The limited-edition gaming laptop combines AMD's Ryzen 9 8940HX processor, up to an Nvidia GeForce RTX 5070 Laptop GPU, and a white design with bundled MLG-themed accessories.

Retroid has confirmed that starting August 6, the Pocket Nova 8+128GB will be sold for $239 instead of $229. This comes shortly after Qualcomm announced a price hike for its processors.