Gaming

Initially showcased at CES 2026, the Asus ROG GR70 is now available to purchase. The company has offered two configurations of the gaming mini PC, and the lower-cost one is currently going for $3,135.19.

Sony's PlayStation account posted a FlexStrike fight-stick promo unrelated to game discs. As expected, replies flooded in with memes and outrage over its plan to end physical disc production by 2028. This is just the latest unrelated post hijacked by the backlash happening right now.

With the Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced release date on July 9th, some pirates are already setting sail. A playable build is spreading, unlocking secrets not divulged in Ubisoft’s trailers. The Denuvo game is the latest in a series of targets to have its DRM bypassed.

A new The Elder Scrolls 6 update isn’t encouraging for fans awaiting the Bethesda game. A reputable Bloomberg insider doesn’t anticipate the open-world RPG arriving until at least 2028. With Microsoft prioritizing the franchise, Xbox layoffs shouldn’t delay its release date.

Lenovo has updated one of its 16-inch gaming laptops with two major upgrades. Now equipped with an Nvidia GeForce RTX 5070 12GB, the Legion Pro 5i 16IAX10 combines an 80 Wh battery and a 240 Hz OLED display with new Intel Arrow Lake HX processors like the Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus, too.

Following feedback received after an earlier announcement of the Mini40 handheld, MagicX has made key changes to the spec sheet. It has also provided a first look and revealed the colors it will be available in.

Atomfall is a game that takes place in a post-apocalyptic world where you'll have to unravel numerous mysteries and uncover the truth. But to succeed in your mission, you'll have to face many enemies.

Facing criticism over a shift to digital games, Sony has made an overture to discontented supporters. Gamers threatening to cancel subscriptions may receive a PlayStation Plus price cut. Some PS Plus Extra and Premium members have secured 3-12 months of service at steep discounts.

Ubisoft wants to do things differently with Far Cry 7, or so it seems. An insider has reiterated that the next iteration will have an extraction shooter element with PvPvE and inventory management.

Good news for Steam Machine owners who got spooked by the recent ‘red light of death’ post on Reddit. It wasn’t a red light of death after all, but just a memory retraining issue.

Limited to just 500 units and priced at $24.99, the transparent version of the GameBaby iPhone case is only available for the 17 Pro Max flavor of Apple's handset. Just like its non-transparent siblings, it allows the user to enjoy retro games with the help of physical buttons and the Delta simulator.

If the Switch 2 Pro Controller battery life degrades, EU buyers will soon have more options. With a revised model, Nintendo is making the part less frustrating to replace. On the other hand, the changes have resulted in a lower-capacity battery and potentially less playtime.

Meccha Chameleon was released on June 9, and since its launch, it has become a huge success with 15 million copies sold. Now, a few instances of cheating have been discovered, and it is unclear if the devs are aware of it just yet.

Anbernic has released a new software update for five of its handhelds. The OTA update brings a new launcher, an easy access control center, and a button remapping feature for touch-based games to the supported devices.

A look at old GTA boxes has sparked nostalgia on Reddit. Many fans miss the maps, posters and manuals that came with earlier Rockstar games – and wonder whether the studio still shows the same passion today.

The Evercade Super Pocket Activision Edition ships with 34 games. The gaming handheld, which costs $69.99, also supports Evercade game cartridges, making the Super Pocket compatible with a total of more than 650 games.

Instead of building something, Plague Inc: Evolved is all about developing a contagious and deadly pathogen to wipe out humanity. As part of the Summer Sale on Steam, this macabre strategy game is currently available for under $1.50 for the first time.

Microsoft has revealed the first lineup of games that Xbox Game Pass members will be able to download and play in July 2026. The lineup includes Tamashika, Ascend to Zero, and more!

Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2, one of the top contenders for the 2025 Game of the Year award, is discounted by 60% for the first time. The open-world RPG dispenses with dragons, magic, and fantasy, instead opting for a medieval setting that is as believable as possible. As part of the Steam Summer Sale, the role-playing game is available for $23.99 until July 9.

At its core, Oriental Empires is strongly reminiscent of the games in the Civilization series, but it also brings some exciting ideas of its own. The 4X strategy game is currently 85% off on Steam through July 9 and available at its previous best price of $4.49.

A new teaser for Ayaneo's upcoming handheld hints at the device being a modern reimagining of Nintendo's Game Boy Advance. This tracks considering Ayaneo has already released devices based on the original Game Boy and Game Boy Micro handhelds.

Valve's new Steam Machine drivers for Windows are now made official. The set includes drivers for all major components, and their release is in line with Valve's PC-first approach to gaming hardware.

Following Sony's announced end to disc-based releases, a Reddit discussion has fundamentally called the PlayStation 6 into question. Many fans see the shift to purely digital games as the decisive break from the traditional console, though not everyone shares this view.

The RTX 5060-powered MSI Katana 15 HX gaming laptop is now on sale on Amazon at a $185 discount. The resulting price makes the Katana 15 HX a good deal considering the performance of the GPU, the 16-core CPU, and the 165 Hz QHD display.

There is currently a discussion on Reddit about alleged Half-Life 3 screenshots that are said to have come from a Discord server associated with Gabe Follower. While most people doubt the authenticity of the images, it cannot be completely ruled out.

Hotta Studio rolls out Neverness to Everness Version 1.2 "999 Nights," featuring the global Steam launch, Warren Continent expansion, and Shinku's banner.

After the news of Xbox initiating a massive round of layoffs dropped, speculation grew around layoffs at major studios. It has come to light that, in addition to smaller studios, iconic developer ID Software has also been hit hard by the latest round of job cuts. However, the situation could become even more disappointing for fans of Doom.

The Legion Y700 Infinite is set to launch in China as a small-sized gaming tablet with an OLED display. Lenovo recently showcased the tablet's design, and now it has detailed the device's cellular features.

Lenovo has launched a new version of a popular 16-inch gaming laptop globally. Now paired with the Nvidia GeForce RTX 5070 12GB, the Legion Pro 5 16AFR10 also comes with a 240 Hz OLED display that delivers 1,100 nits peak brightness. Lenovo includes an 80 Wh battery and a 55 W AMD processor, too.

Hideo Kojima warned that Sony’s reported plan to end PlayStation physical disc production in 2028 reflects a broader shift that could weaken consumer ownership of games and films.

Advocates of physical media are suffering from an unusual PSN profile bug. For some PS5 games, consoles may no longer accurately display hours played. The problem is likely related to a previously known issue, rather than PlayStation ending support for discs.

Released on April 30, 2018, The Forest is a survival horror game currently available for less than $5, where you must survive on a mysterious island while searching for your missing son. However, this island is filled with dangers.

MSI's Claw 8 EX AI+ is the first device with Intel's dedicated handheld SoC, which easily beats the competition. The combination of the Arc G3 Extreme CPU and the Arc B390 iGPU reaches a completely new level of performance. Even AMD's current Ryzen Z2 Extreme does not stand a chance in a direct performance comparison.

The Wall Street Journal revealed how Xbox Game Pass price increases impacted subscriber counts. With around 30 million users, it shed 4 million gamers since 2024. Aiming for 77 million subscribers by 2026, the service’s underperformance is a factor in recent Microsoft layoffs.

It appears that the RTX 3060 is once again available to buy in the US, featuring a $329 price tag and a two-generation-old specifications. Just for context, entry-level variants of the much more powerful RTX 5060 8 GB cost just around $20 more.

Nintendo has announced revised European versions of the Switch 2 and several accessories to comply with upcoming EU battery regulations requiring user-replaceable batteries. However, the original Switch, Switch Lite, and Switch OLED will instead be phased out across Europe in early 2027 rather than being redesigned.

Xbox CEO Asha Sharma has announced major layoffs and restructuring. While the company remains silent on the next Xbox console and the disc-less future everyone fears, new information has suggested that there might still be hope.

Xbox president Asha Sharma has unveiled what she calls the biggest restructuring in the platform's history, with around 3,200 job cuts planned through fiscal year 2027. The overhaul includes studio ownership changes, a major reduction in management layers, and a broader effort to improve profitability.

Sony won’t cease producing discs for new PS5 games until January 2028. Even so, some partners may be ready to go all-digital by 2027. The Lords of the Fallen 2 publisher believes the allure of higher profits will convince companies to desert physical games now.

Pocketpair confirms the official Palworld 1.0 launch times and addresses save wipes. Here is a look at what is changing in the World Tree update.

Abxylute has released a more affordable version of its S8 wireless controller. The new S8 Lite connects via USB-C, has a replaceable D-pad, and can fit smartphones and compact tablets.

The Binding of Isaac: Rebirth combines things that seemingly don't belong together: its world is both cute and unsettling, grotesque yet strangely captivating. Widely regarded as one of the most influential roguelikes ever made, the game is now available for less than $1.50 for the first time on Steam.

Meccha Chameleon is the next major indie phenomenon after R.E.P.O. and Schedule I. The simple hide-and-seek game from Japan has sold 15 million copies in just one month. Players on Reddit are now speculating about the formula behind its success.

Before the Forza Horizon series popularized open-world racing games, World Racing 2 had already introduced several ideas that would later become closely associated with the genre – more than 20 years ago. As part of the Steam Summer Sale, the racing classic is now 80% off, dropping below $2 for the first time.

Get ready for the official release of Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced on July 9, 2026. Find launch times and platform availability here.

On July 1st, Sony announced that PlayStation won't have new physical game releases starting in 2028. The news caused a massive controversy online, with gamers shouting at the top of their lungs about how much they hate the decision.

GTA 6 is undoubtedly one of the biggest game releases of all time. But does that alone explain the almost obsessive behavior of some fans, or is there something deeper behind the hype? That is exactly what players are currently discussing on Reddit.

Walmart has discounted the CyberPowerPC Gamer Xtreme prebuilt gaming PC by a massive 28%. The price drop brings the RTX 5070 and Core Ultra 5 250KF Plus-powered gaming PC below $1,500. This is a pretty good price when we consider that the much weaker Steam Machine also costs $1,349 for the 2 TB model.

Germany's state-backed ICS archive is shutting down. It held more than 60,000 cataloged games. Its €1.5 million in public funding expired and was not renewed. The closure comes months after the fan-run Myrient archive, home to 390 TB of preserved games, also shut down over rising infrastructure costs.