Gaming

Metro Gravity is a solo indie project that mixes the exploration and interconnected map design of a Metroidvania with zero-gravity environments and an intense rhythm-based combat system.

Unknown Worlds has shared a behind-the-scenes look at Subnautica 2, spotlighting its handcrafted environments, AI-generated sea life, and community-developed tools like MeshBlend.

Last April, Meta announced it will launch a limited-edition Quest in partnership with Xbox. Now, more than a year later, the retail box of an Xbox edition of the Meta Quest 3S has appeared on the internet.

3dSen has loftier goals than the average NES emulator. Classic Nintendo games are rebuilt with carefully programmed 3D voxels. The program and its accompanying VR version are now available to purchase on Steam.

Dreadtome is a short, free-to-play FPS built by students, set in a haunted library with repulsor-based combat. Launched June 12, it’s already gathering praise for its visuals and tight gameplay.

After a month of teasing, Asus has made the 2025 ROG NUC available to purchase. The gaming mini PC with the Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX and Nvidia RTX 5080 Laptop GPU is up for pre-orders at $2,840.

A new German study suggests surprising changes in PC vs console market shares. The use of PlayStation and Nintendo systems has grown significantly since 2019. On the other hand, consumers may be deciding that a gaming PC is too costly an option.

Redmi already touts the K80 Ultra as the best Android flagship killer it has ever made, despite the fact it is not even on the market yet. It has made it onto the desk of a popular device teardown vlogger in advance of this event, though. The resulting video showcases the Ultra's potentially class-leading display, audio and cooling systems.

A comparison was made between version 5.6 of Unreal Engine and version 5.4, highlighting major graphical advances and improved visual rendering.

If you’re looking to take a break from intense multiplayer action and prefer a shooter with a strong campaign, Titanfall 2 might be worth a look. GameStar praised its single-player mode – and right now, it’s available on Steam with 85% off.

Game Pass subscribers can look forward to five new additions in the final week of June. Alongside strategy games – including one of the most iconic real-time strategy series ever – the lineup spans multiple genres.

Officially teased in late May 2025, the GMKtec EVO-T1 is now available to pre-order in China. The new Intel Arrow Lake gaming mini PC will launch on July 14 with a promotional price of CNY 5,699, about $793.

Humble Bundle has introduced a new game collection from the publisher Serenity Forge. It contains 10 indie games with good player ratings and a combined value of $171. However, the entire bundle can be purchased for only $12.

The MongolZ defeated FaZe Clan 2-0 at the Blast Austin Major, winning Mirage 13–9 and Anubis 13–11. Top scorers were 910 for MongolZ and karrigan and frozen for FaZe across both maps.

During the month of July, six games will be leaving the Playstation Plus Extra and Premium catalog, and you only have a short time left to play them.

Lenovo's Legion Glasses 2 a.k.a. Legion Glasses Gen 2 are a pair of AR glasses that connect to devices with support for DisplayPort or display output. The glasses, which provide a similar experience to a giant 126-inch 4K monitor, are now available at a discounted price.

Co-op games can become frustrating without proper execution. It Takes Two is a split-screen platformer where its puzzles are solvable with basic teamwork. In the current Steam sale, the title is just $9.99, which is one of the steepest discounts since its 2021 debut.

Broken Arrow has officially launched with v1.0 on June 19, 2025. With 300+ real-world units, 5v5 combat, a scenario editor, and Steam Workshop support, this modern RTS has both depth and accessibility, with more updates planned.

A Square Enix producer made a subtle suggestion that Final Fantasy 16 could arrive on the Switch 2. The publisher had pledged support for Nintendo, but the game's visuals are challenging for handhelds. Several other Final Fantasy titles will join a growing collection of Switch 2 games.

Star Wars Battlefront II has something for every Star Wars fan, from lightsabre battles and ground assaults to space skirmishes in X-Wing fighters and tactical multiplayer gameplay. Take command of the Sith lord Vader, fight as Luke Skywalker, or go with the ever-popular Mandalorian hero. For a limited time, Star Wars Battlefront II is 90% off, coming in at just $3.99 on Steam.

The second installment in the Space Pilgrim episodic adventure series, Episode II: Epsilon Indi, has been discounted by 100% on Steam. It's a sequel to a well-rated sci-fi game, and it will remain free until June 26, 2025.

Gamers who adore Metroidvania will be pleased to note that the well-reviewed title Blasphemous is currently on sale, rocking a 90% discount on Steam. Packed with hack-and-slash combat along with beautiful level design, the game will easily satiate those craving a dark adventure.

A new video from Blendlogic Tech explores gaming performance on Apple silicon using the latest macOS and tools. The creator tests several popular titles to see how far Mac gaming has come.

Nintendo's latest console has a lot of promise in its home territory. The Switch 2 has already sold more than 1.1 million consoles in the crucial territory of Japan, surpassing numbers of both the less-popular PlayStation 5 Digital console and Microsoft's entire Xbox Series lineup.

Once gamers spend money on the Switch 2 handheld and games, an amiibo no longer seems essential. US tariffs have already raised the price of the figures with attached NFC tags. Now, buyers are finding an ample selection of the once-in-demand Switch and Switch 2 accessories at stores.

The free games collection of Steam has once again expanded, and like before, the fresh $0 game batch has titles that fall into different categories. That includes action, adventure, and RPG.

Neowiz has announced that Lies of P has sold over 3 million copies across all platforms. This comes some time after its DLC, Overture, was shadow dropped.

Four games are available for free this weekend if you subscribe to the Xbox Game Pass, and a big title is included. But be careful, because it is only available until Monday, June 23.

Horror fans are in for a treat on Steam this weekend: the popular asymmetrical survival game Dead by Daylight is free to play until Sunday. If you want to continue playing afterward, you can grab the full version at around $8, thanks to a 60% discount running until June 26.

If you're after a strategic experience focused on political choices and social progress rather than warfare, Victoria 3 might be worth checking out. You can play the grand strategy game for free this weekend, and it's 70% off afterward.

Although player numbers are modest, the reviews are glowing. If you're in the mood for a fresh sci-fi adventure, Star Overdrive might be the hidden gem you're looking for – available now with a 20% launch discount and a free demo to try.

The Alters is a new game from 11 Bit Studios that has received thousands of positive reviews since its launch a week ago. Praised for its unique store, graphics, and gameplay, the game is available to buy now with a 30% discount, making it a no-brainer.

Now free to keep on Steam, ROTA: Bend Gravity is available to claim until June 23, after which it will cost $4.99. The open-source puzzle-platformer holds 50 puzzles across 8 colorful worlds with clever gravity mechanics.

Koei Tecmo, the prolific Japanese developer and publisher of ARPGs, is running a giant sale on Steam on many of their most famous titles. Nioh: Complete Edition is also among the discounted titles and is now available at a massive 85% discount.

MagicX has shared new details about its next 3.5-inch horizontal retro gaming handheld. Apparently launching next month in three colours, the MagicX One 35 should be powerful enough to emulate up to Dreamcast and PlayStation 2 games.

The Anbernic RG Slide is finally here after a spate of teasers. Available for $179.99, the 4.7-inch and 120 Hz gaming handheld leans heavily on nostalgia with a form factor that maximises its pocketability.

EA Motive's fantastic remake of the first Dead Space game falls to its lowest price yet on Steam. The well-received remake faithfully overhauls the original, seamlessly expanding gameplay and adding new story beats. It utilizes the Frostbite engine to enhance visuals and audio.

Battlefield 2042 is enjoying a massive discount on Steam. It generally goes for $59.99 when there's no sale in place, but thanks to this limited-time game deal, it can be purchased for only $2.99.

Supermarket Simulator has finally exited early access with its 1.0 launch on Steam, adding online orders, upgraded visuals, and plans for multiplayer and console support. It’s 25% off ($14.99) until June 26.

As the new Xbox handheld approaches, the Asus ROG Ally Z1 Extreme offers many of the same advantages. The handheld gaming PC is compact and handles most Windows-compatible titles. Its current discount makes competitors like the Steam Deck OLED less appealing.

The engine-level system, tested within O3DE, isolated multiple players per GPU without modifying application code, and maintained consistent performance across four evaluated titles.

The MagicX Zero 40 is one of the more unusual gaming handhelds announced lately. Unfortunately, its launch this week has not gone ahead as planned. Instead, MagicX has now outlined the details behind the delay and when its Nintendo DS-focused gaming handheld should be available to purchase.

Epic Games has switched up its freebie program for mobile gamers with a new puzzle title. Returning to the Doodle Good universe again, this week's giveaway focuses on Doodle God: Infinite Alchemy Merge, which is available to download and keep forever until next Thursday.

Nintendo has released Switch system update version 20.1.5, officially described as a stability improvement. However, users on Reddit have pointed out subtle but noticeable enhancements not mentioned in the patch notes.

With relatively few first-party Switch 2 games, updates are breathing new life into previous-gen titles. Pokémon Scarlet and Violet now displays significant bumps in frame rate and resolution. However, the boosted Switch 2 specs can't fix some flaws of the original game, like overly basic textures.

Keychron has officially launched the M2 8K and the M3 Mini 8K, both featuring the venerable PixArt 3950 sensor, 8 kHz wireless polling, and lightweight designs. Both new gaming mice are available online for just $69.99.

Microsoft is said to be working with the Xenia Canary Xbox 360 emulation team to bring older games to PC, Game Pass, and xCloud. This could be announced in two waves next year as it marks the 25th anniversary of Xbox.

BitCraft Online is a sandbox MMO that offers fresh opportunities through its unique terraforming system. With over 200,000 users adding it to their Steam wish lists, the game is set to enter Early Access on June 20. Update: The Early Access release has been postponed and is now scheduled for June 27.

PlayStation users are getting another round of discounts as the Mid-Year Deals kick in. There are almost 500 games that have been discounted and some AAA titles are available for $10 or less.

The Gigabyte MO27Q2A shares almost all of its hardware with last year's MO27Q2. However, Gigabyte has increased its new monitor's refresh rate from 240 Hz to 280 Hz while dropping the price by $200 to $499.