Gaming

Coming from HP’s solid mid-range lineup, the Omen 16 nails a lot of things this year as a budget gaming laptop. But when it comes to its control center, HP has gone way too far — it’s packed with ads so prominently you'll almost miss the features.

Analogue has provided another update regarding the Analogue 3D console. However, it has failed to mention a specific date for when the console will begin shipping to those who pre-ordered it.

Asus has launched the ROG Azoth 96 HE, a 96% mechanical keyboard with Hall effect magnetic switches. This model brings new features, like adjustable actuation, Snap Tap, and a numpad to the Azoth series. It also retains the OLED display and 8K polling rate from the previous model.

NuPhy has just revealed the latest mechanical keyboard in its hybrid-profile line-up after the Kick75, and this time around there's a lot more to talk about than just retro looks and a cool knob. The NuPhy Node75 will soon launch for a respectable $99.95, and it packs a unique look and a programmable touch-surface alongside an LED matrix.

Hogwarts Legacy, the open-world action RPG set in the Harry Potter universe, is now 85% off on Steam, down to its lowest recorded price of just $8.99. The game lets you craft spells, explore familiar and new locations, and builds on the lore of the books.

Nintendo has not been reluctant to develop accessories targeting retro gaming fanatics. To cater to DS and 3DS loyalists, an add-on could multiply the number of Switch 2 screens. A new Nintendo patent demonstrates how the accessory would enhance Nintendo Switch Online titles.

The Yoga Pro 9i 16 G10 is Lenovo's high-end multimedia laptop and fights with the Asus ProArt P16 for the crown in Windows multimedia segment. Is the new OLED screen of the Yoga enough, or should it also have faster GPU options?

Sony has begun shipping a lighter flagship console with identical advertised specs. A new teardown shows improvements in power consumption and fan noise, but no PS5 Pro performance gains. Instead of adding a replaceable battery, the accompanying DualSense PS5 controller now has one less feature.

This mod allows players to use lightsabers and various powers from Star Wars in Skyrim. And it is available for free, but you will need to check compatibility.

Embark Studios' upcoming co-op extraction shooter is holding an open “Server Slam” weekend from October 17 to 19. Players on PC and consoles can test the game early, stress the servers, and earn an exclusive in-game reward before launch later this month.

Epic Games Store has made two free games available, which will expire on October 23. After that, a new free game will take the spotlight, and as the storefront has revealed, it's a critically acclaimed survival and psychological horror title.

Switch 2 specs seem inferior to the ROG Xbox Ally X, anchored by its Ryzen AI Z2 Extreme chip. Even so, real-world performance might make gamers regret purchasing the Windows 11 handheld. Benefiting from DLSS, many Switch 2 games also look crisper than on the pricier alternative.

Ghost of Yotei picks up where Ghost of Tsushima left off and takes full advantage of the PlayStation 5's hardware with stunning visuals. While it is a decent game overall, some aspects of it feel underwhelming.

The mid-October 2025 Epic Games Store PC free game lineup is now available to claim. It offers two freebies, and both are acclaimed games. The whole giveaway is worth $44.98, but until October 23, 2025, it will be $0 on the platform.

Shortly after Battlefield 6’s release, new datamining leaks have sparked excitement within the community. Insider Gaming’s Mike Straw and Tom Henderson uncovered several unreleased game modes in the shooter’s files, along with strong indications pointing to the return of naval combat.

The Asus ROG Xbox Ally X is 10-15% faster in gaming than the ROG Ally X with the AMD Ryzen Z1 Extreme SoC. However, if the leaked graphics performance of the flagship Intel Panther Lake APU is accurate, next-gen Intel-powered portable gaming consoles might have a tremendous edge in raw graphics performance over the ROG Xbox Ally X.

GTA 6 still holds many mysteries, particularly regarding its sale price. But recently, the director of Saints Row spoke out on this subject, saying that a price of $100 would be perfectly normal for a game of this magnitude.

Humble Bundle has added a new games collection, called Empires and Engines. The bundle has a total of 24 items, with a total value of $392. They can all be scored for a minimum payment of $12.

The Mangmi Air X is a new horizontal retro gaming handheld that runs Android 14 and can emulate up to Nintendo Gamecube and PlayStation 2 games. Available for $75 at launch, the handheld also features a 450-nit and 5.5-inch IPS display complemented by a 5,000 mAh battery.

Netflix is bringing five new TV-streamed party games, including Lego Party! and Tetris Time Warp. The additions aim to expand Netflix's casual gaming footprint, foster cross-generational couch co-op, and bolster subscriber retention in an increasingly cutthroat streaming industry by offering more value for money.

MachineGames celebrated its 15th anniversary with a commemorative poster featuring an empty frame marked with a question mark. This has sparked social-media speculation that the studio may be working on an unannounced title, with some pointing to a return to Wolfenstein amidst other options.

Ubisoft has quietly re-released Tom Clancy’s Splinter Cell: Pandora Tomorrow on Steam, Ubisoft Connect, and the Epic Games Store. The title addresses long-standing PC shadow-rendering bugs and offers a steep discount, while somewhat controversially retaining its original 4:3 aspect ratio.

Some PC owners dream of a day when all first-party Sony IPs become cross-platform games. If a new job listing is correct, MLB The Show may be the next PS5 franchise to come to desktops and laptops. San Diego Studio is searching for a Senior Graphics Programmer to optimize a AAA PC game.

Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 has fallen to its lowest recorded price of $26.99 on Steam with a 55% discount for a limited time. With more than 80% positive reviews on the platform, it is considered one of the best games in the Warhammer franchise.

The Epic Games Store is poised to announce a new freebie for mobile gamers tomorrow. In the meantime, a well-regarded source has revealed the company's plans hours ahead of schedule.

Months after the GameSir G7 Pro was released, the controller is now available to buy in Shadow Ember, its second color option. The new color is available to buy directly from GameSir or from its stores on Amazon and AliExpress.

Chained Echoes, the critically acclaimed indie JRPG from Matthias Linda and Deck13, is on sale on Steam for 60% off its original $25 price tag.

In the latest HP gaming laptop deal, the Omen 16 outperforms many similarly priced budget candidates. An AMD Ryzen AI 9 CPU and RTX 5070 graphics card elevate the status of the 16-inch notebook. The cheaper fallback option to the Omen Max 16 is seeing its steepest discount to date.

Eagerly awaited by gamers around the world, GTA 6 could improve a feature that was present in GTA V. But we'll have to wait until the game's release in 2026 to be sure.

Gigabyte has unveiled its new Gaming A16 PRO and A18 laptops, featuring RTX 5080 GPUs and the company’s first built-in AI assistant, GiMate. The 2025 models combine next-gen performance, voice-based controls, and slim designs aimed at gamers and creators alike.

In an interview with GQ, Battlefield head Vince Zampella blamed a falling-out with EA for the creation of Call of Duty, recounting how his departure and the founding of Infinity Ward set the stage for the franchise’s rise.

Fanatical is currently giving away Golden Light as a free game. This comedic horror roguelike typically costs $19.99 and is categorized as Steam Deck Playable. It has good player ratings as well.

The ROG Strix XG27AQWMG is Asus’s take on LG’s latest 4th Gen WOLED panel, combining the new Primary RGB Tandem technology with a glossy finish. Previously tipped to launch at $699, Asus has now confirmed a late-Q4 release window along with a notably lower price point.

Insider information has suggested that the reviews for GTA 6 could take place at a location of Rockstar’s choosing and over a few days. The game is still six month away from release but there could be a new trailer or some commercial before the end of the year.

October 21st may be one of the more lucrative days for PS Plus subscribers. Survival horror fans on the Extra tier will receive several PlayStation Plus free games to supplement Silent Hill 2. Premium members can expect a classic brawler and remake one of the most popular action-adventure titles.

A scarecrow with a pumpkin head, spooky backdrops and classic PS2-style 3D platforming – Pumpkin Jack is perfect for getting into the Halloween spirit. It's currently 91% off on Steam for the first time.

Insider reports from leakers, including KeplerL2 and Moore’s Law is Dead, indicate Sony and Microsoft are targeting 2027 launches for the PlayStation 6 and Xbox 'Prime' or Project Magnus, reportedly using AMD Zen 6 CPUs and RDNA 5 GPUs.

As the most portable model in the current Fusion lineup, the L25 15-inch iteration is equipped with an Intel Core Ultra 7 255H processor and is the only XMG model to offer an RTX 5050 dGPU option. It supports up to 128 GM DDR5 RAM with CSO-DIMM compatibility, plus up to 16 TB PCIe 4.0 SSD storage and integrates a bright 15.3-inch IPS display with 1600p resolution and 300 Hz refresh rate.

Capcom did not want to re-release the original versions of the Resident Evil games that came out on PS1. And while these games are now available, certain reasons have been put forward.

Chances are quite high that Xbox is gearing up to announce a new Halo game in the coming days. Thought to be a remake of Halo: Combat Evolved, new rumors suggest that the game will have modern gameplay mechanics that it could share with Halo 7.

In keeping with its promise to begin shipping in mid-October, AYN has begun shipping the Thor dual-screen handheld to those who pre-ordered it. However, those who purchased the less-powerful Thor Lite will have to wait a bit longer for their devices.

The free games section on Steam has seen another round of new additions. Most of these newly added freebies don't have a player rating yet, but a handful of them have already been well-received by players who have tried them.

A source at AMD questions how involved Microsoft is with designing new Xbox consoles. The chip maker is reportedly crafting the systems with little help from Microsoft engineers. Conversely, Moore’s Law is Dead discusses how Sony collaborates with AMD to improve PlayStation consoles and GPUs.

SteelSeries' newest gaming headset reportedly offers broad compatibility with PC, smartphone, Xbox, PS5 and Nintendo Switch. It also sports a low latency thanks to a USB-C dongle and long battery life of 54 hours at an attractive price.