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Sony is now stipulating that gamers in the UK and Ireland complete age verification. PSN users must prove their identities or lose access to text messaging, voice chat, and more. Privacy advocates worry that companies will fail to protect sensitive information they collect.

Asus has finally released its first AMD Strix Halo gaming laptop in the UK. Equipped with a Radeon 8060S iGPU and Ryzen AI Max+ 392 APU, the TUF Gaming A14 FA401EA ships with a 165 Hz display and a 73 Wh battery, too.

MSI has unveiled two new gaming monitors backed by Tandem OLED and 4th Gen QD-OLED technologies. Launched globally, the MAG 321UP QD-OLED X24 and MPG 322UR QD-OLED X24 output at 4K and 240 Hz with 1,000 nits peak brightness. MSI's new MAG series monitor is selling in the Eurozone, too.

The next generation of Xbox is in development with a possible 2027 timeline and there have been quite a few leaks and rumors about the system’s capabilities. The latest is that the GPU may not be as customized as it has been in previous console generations.

SNK has launched the Metal Slug 30th anniversary project, teasing a series reboot with new games in development under the "Mission Reboot" banner.

Microsoft has made the Limited Edition Forza Horizon 6 Xbox Controller and Wireless Headset official. The controller boasts a transparent shell, while the headset introduces custom sound effects. With the designs drawing mixed reactions, some gamers find the artwork too outlandish.

Valve Engineer Natalie Vock introduced a new VRAM optimization for Linux earlier in April 2026. This tweak has now been tested with a 4GB GPU, and there are some notable performance improvements in some games.

After the failure of Skull and Bones, Windrose is emerging as a new hope for pirate fans. Here’s what sets the game apart from its competitors – and why abandoning the MMO model was probably the right decision.

GameSir already has a couple of wireless controllers for Xbox consoles, but it has announced a third that is slightly cheaper. Officially known as the GameSir T7 Pro Sugar Whirl, it has a colorful design, TMR sticks, and compatibility with Android and Windows.

The 3D dungeon crawler Cralon marks the debut of Pithead Studio, founded by former Gothic developers Jennifer and Björn Pankratz. So far, however, the game has received a mixed response on Steam – and technical issues are only part of the problem.

The pirate trend in video games is showing no signs of slowing down in 2026, and it has now reached the city-building genre as well. With Corsair Cove, Limbic Entertainment has announced a new city-builder in which a pirate settlement is built upward along cliffs and rock faces. GameStar editor and YouTuber Maurice Weber has even called it “one of the most original city-building games in a long time.” The game is scheduled for release in 2026.

Microsoft has revealed the second lineup of games that Game Pass members will be able to enjoy this month. The lineup includes Little Rocket Lab, Final Fantasy V, and more.

Chris Avellone, senior writer and lead designer of Fallout: New Vegas, says Bethesda “lectured” him after he publicly promised the game would run at 30 FPS, recalling a tense meeting where a tech director scolded him for making the claim. Avellone argues the incident underscored deeper problems with the aging Gamebryo engine, which had long been blamed for performance issues and instability, before Bethesda later moved on to the Creation Engine.

En Garde! combines fast-paced swordplay, a charmingly exaggerated world and a protagonist with plenty of personality. The action-adventure is available on Steam with a 90% discount until May 3, bringing the price down to just under $2.

The OnePlus Ace 6 Ultra is being positioned as a flagship phone with gaming-focused features. Now, the company has officially revealed a controller add-on that can turn the smartphone into a proper gaming handheld.

A new leak has revealed two unreleased Intel Panther Lake chips. The Arc G3 Extreme and Arc G3 are tailor-made for handheld consoles, and they are expected to surface sometime in Q2 2026.

Despite pleas from fans, Bethesda may not be able to create a Fallout: New Vegas remaster. A former Obsidian Entertainment developer thinks the company lacks the essential source code. Without a capable engineer on staff, the rumored Fallout 3 remaster is more likely.

Stable performance has contributed to an enthusiastic response to the Pragmata release date. Yet, a PS5 Pro review shows how the console takes the Capcom game’s graphics to another level. Frame rates are more consistent than the base PS5, while ray tracing adds luster to futuristic environments.

Valve has quietly published the first official Proton 11 beta with ARM64 and FEX emulation baked in, and the enthusiast community has wasted no time. Thanks to the Rocknix Linux distro, YouTuber ETA Prime has demoed native Steam running on three ARM-based Android handhelds, with Hollow Knight: Silksong cruising past 100 FPS on a Snapdragon 8 Gen 2.

Humble Bundle has added a value-focused game collection, which features a total of 15 Steam Deck-playable games. The combined all-time low price, which comes from SteamDB, stands at $67.64. However, the minimum payment to score all is $15.

GameSir has released its Pocket Taco controller on Amazon after being exclusive to its website. The Bluetooth mobile controller, which is priced under $50, transforms a smartphone into a vertical handheld.

Ubisoft Nova's April 2026 Dev Brief for Rainbow Six Mobile reveals a Legendary ranked tier, monthly Operations, Site and Spawn Selection, and 120 FPS support coming next season.

In Q1 2026, PC manufacturers enjoyed a boom in shipments as the memory shortage intensified. Customers dreaded higher memory costs and stockpiled laptops and desktops. Lenovo and Asus could see fewer new orders as 2026 progresses if DRAM becomes even more expensive.

Gloomhaven is a tactical RPG in which you must lead a group of mercenaries through various landscapes in order to defeat numerous creatures. But to succeed, you’ll need to plan your attacks in advance and upgrade your characters to become stronger.

Costco has reduced the sale prices of Nintendo Switch 2 games well below any prior Amazon discount. Pokémon Legends: Z-A, Metroid Prime 4: Beyond, and Kirby Air Riders are at least 50% off. Costco members can use the store’s app to see what locations have the titles in stock.

4A Games says Metro 2039, due in winter 2026, has been fundamentally reshaped by Russia’s 2022 invasion of Ukraine, with the studio developing under wartime conditions and reorienting the story toward the consequences of conflict, tyranny, silence, and freedom. Set in 2039 after Metro Exodus, the game returns to Moscow’s tunnels under the Novoreich and a new Führer, Spartan Ranger Hunter, while players follow a new protagonist, “The Stranger,” amid propaganda and fear.

Forza Horizon 6 has surpassed 500,000 pre-sales on Steam roughly a month before launch, translating to an estimated $30 million in gross revenue when factoring in different editions and regional pricing, according to Alinea Analytics. The figures point to exceptional momentum, potentially exceeding 2 million Steam sales in the first 24 hours, while additional demand from the Microsoft Store and Xbox Game Pass is not included.

The OnePlus Ace 6 Ultra may arrive with an accessory that transforms it into an Android gaming handheld. Teasers posted by the manufacturer point towards a controller with triggers and a pair of customizable back buttons.

Rocknix now has support for Steam, allowing select Android handhelds to natively run Steam games. The feature is still in beta and has some kinks, but should get better as time goes on.

Valve has still not confirmed pricing or availability for the Steam Machine. In the meantime, the developer of EmuDeck is selling an alternative called Playnix, which should outperform the Steam Machine thanks to an AMD Radeon RX 9600 XT 16 GB GPU.

Elementallis combines classic Zelda-style gameplay in the spirit of A Link to the Past with elemental powers reminiscent of Avatar: The Last Airbender. After years in development, the top-down RPG has finally received a release date – and it is now only a few days away.

Valve has released Proton 11.0-Beta 1, and one of the most important additions is ARM64 support. This opens another gate to run Windows games on ARM devices running Linux, and the first-gen Nintendo Switch has just been showcased running Steam.

SNK has partnered with Plaion to launch a modern version of its 90s console, the NeoGeo AES. Called the NeoGeo AES+, it keeps the design of the original and is compatible with the original AES cartridges.

A datamine suggests that Microsoft could debut new Game Pass plans with Xbox Cloud Gaming. Tiers called Triton and Duet have leaked, with the latter part of a rumored Netflix bundle. Both options would only allow a fixed number of hours per month for cloud streaming.

When it comes to performance uplift for the next generation of PlayStation consoles, leakers can’t seem to agree. Known leaker and insider KeplerL2 has called out another leaker and insider, MLID, for misinterpreting AMD’s internal performance numbers.

Grounded is an open-world adventure game where everything seems huge. You'll need to learn more about your own story while surviving dangerous insects. Gather resources and upgrade your gear to progress in this game.

A new hardware mod repurposes the 75 W Nvidia Tesla P4 for small-form-factor gaming. By combining Bazzite OS and a custom 3D-printed cooling shroud, this affordable enterprise GPU manages 1080p performance in a compact Dell chassis.

Expected to be announced during State of Play on April 16, Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced announcement has been reportedly pushed to next week. But a new report claims to have the official release date.

AYN has once again raised the price of the Thor dual-screen handheld just a little over a month after the last increment. It has also announced a new configuration, bringing the available options to five.

With Vampire Crawlers and Kiln, Xbox Game Pass is getting two day-one releases next week. One looks like a promising roguelite spin-off from the makers of Vampire Survivors, while the other leans into a delightfully offbeat multiplayer concept built around pottery and brawling.

With Halo: The Master Chief Collection, all six games in the legendary sci-fi shooter series are currently available on Steam at 75% off. That brings the price of the bundle down to around $10 – matching its lowest price so far.

Denuvo aims to curb piracy, but it can also frustrate legitimate buyers. Pragmata Steam Deck and Linux players who update their PCs may not be able to run the game. The DRM has a 5-machine activation limit per 24 hours, and these changes count toward that restriction.

The next OneXPlayer has now been confirmed to receive a global release. Featuring powerful AMD Strix Halo processors and an OLED display, the OneXPlayer X2 Mini will serve as One-Netbook's alternative to the existing Lenovo Legion Go 2.

AYN has stated that it has had to make a significant change to a major component of its two top handhelds, the Thor and Odin 3. Both handhelds will now ship with UFS 3.1 storage instead of UFS 4.0 due to the high cost of the latter.

The Lenovo Legion Y70 gaming phone refresh has been officially revealed. This comes after weeks of teasers, and the smartphone was even spotted in an event back in March 2026.

RTX, No ₹eceipt. Nvidia's GeForce Now is officially live in India, offering up to RTX 5080 GPUs in the Ultimate tier. In this review, we take a deep dive into the hardware that makes GeForce Now tick and evaluate the service across three popular AAA titles to see if this is worth ditching that enthusiast gaming PC build you've been holding back so far.

Legend of Keepers turns the usual dungeon-crawler formula upside down: instead of fighting your way through dungeons as the hero, you build and defend them yourself. Anyone who enjoys tactical games and wants to experience the genre from a different angle may find this one well worth a look. At the moment, it is available free of charge on Steam.

The upcoming Forza Horizon 6 release features new Limited Edition Xbox accessories including a wireless controller and a rare branded headset. Leaked info confirm a May 19, 2026 launch date alongside a $10 price increase for Microsoft's latest premium hardware. This exclusive hardware collection showcases a Japan-inspired aesthetic for the flagship racing franchise.

Call of Duty: Warzone Mobile servers have gone permanently offline today, April 17, 2026, more than two years after the game's global launch in March 2024.