Gaming

The Lecoo N2757Q is a new Lecoo-branded gaming monitor from Lenovo. It features a 27-inch IPS panel with a native refresh rate of 200Hz and 1440p resolution. The Chinese launch price is CNY 799, around $118.

According to rumors, Microsoft’s next Xbox could launch without a conventional disc drive. As an alternative, the company is reportedly considering a disc-to-digital program – an idea that many fans do not seem opposed to. How well such a solution would be received, however, appears to depend heavily on how Microsoft implements it.

Proven PlayStation leaker @elesnicho - who called the last PlayStation showcase - has posted just three words on X: 'Faye of War.' With a State of Play rumored for May 15, many believe it's a signal that Sony's Faye-led God of War spinoff is imminent.

Neverness to Everness Phase 2 is live with Hotori's Misty Tipsy Style banner running May 13 to June 3, alongside the Bright Moon arc banner and Hourglass Perks event.

Bandai Namco has confirmed Digimon Alysion launches on iOS and Android in 2026, bringing the Digimon Card Game to mobile with original story content and TCG battles.

Humble Bundle has added a new game collection that contains eight indie hits. These games are all playable on the Steam Deck, and their combined retail value stands at $194.92. If the all-time low value is considered, the whole selection is worth over $48, but they can all be scored for just $10.

Optimism is building that GTA 6 pre-orders will soon begin with price confirmation. A leaked Best Buy email sent to affiliates exposes the date of a promotion involving the Rockstar title. Fans had speculated that release date news and a third trailer could come before a May 21st Take-Two earnings call.

Former Microsoft Game Studios executive Laura Fryer criticized Sony’s quiet PS5 digital licensing update, arguing that an unannounced 30-day online verification prompt alarmed players and risked undermining trust in digital ownership. While Sony says the check is intended to curb refund abuse and does not require ongoing logins, Fryer warned that the lack of transparency makes the change feel like a self-inflicted replay of past console DRM controversies.

Sony executive Christian Svensson said third-party games are central to PlayStation’s value, arguing that the console depends on a strong, diverse content library rather than hardware alone. He defended Sony’s 30% PlayStation Store commission as funding ecosystem support, citing more than 120 projects backed this generation and a continued push to attract developers to the platform.

The RPCS3 team has warned contributors to stop submitting undisclosed, untested AI-generated code in a not-so-polite tweet on X, saying such pull requests waste maintainer time and risk breaking the PS3 emulator.

Consumer rights advocate Louis Rossmann criticized EA for continuing to sell Dead Space 2 on Steam despite its legacy DRM limiting users to five activations and the removal of the tool once used to reset them. The dispute highlights growing frustration over digital ownership, unsupported DRM, and claims that such practices push paying customers toward piracy to access games they already bought.

Red Dead Redemption 2 is an open-world adventure game in which you play as Arthur Morgan, an outlaw who belongs to the Van der Linde gang. You'll have to fight for your survival and make choices that will have serious consequences.

Lenovo has finally confirmed more details about its first AMD Strix Halo-powered gaming laptop. Launching globally as the Legion 7a 15ASH11, the new laptop will be capable of assigning up to 48 GB VRAM to its powerful GPU too, while surpassing the comparable FA401EA with a 15% larger battery capacity.

AOC has released the Agon Pro AGP346UCSD in the US. Arriving months earlier than expected, the new gaming monitor sports a 34-inch Tandem OLED panel with a 360 Hz refresh rate, 1,300 nits peak brightness and built-in 8 W speakers for under $850 at launch.

Asus has discounted one of its 14-inch gaming laptops just weeks after its initial release. Equipped with an AMD Strix Halo APU and a 73 Wh battery, the TUF Gaming A14 FA401EA also features a 165 Hz display and dual M.2 2280 slots.

After seven years, Crimson Desert was finally released in March, and it has since brought in around $179 million in revenue. The team is now looking to expand the game with DLCs and a Switch 2 port.

Sony has announced the next set of games that will be added to the PlayStation Plus Game Catalogue in May 2026. A total of eight new games are being added, and they will be available for both Extra and Premium users.

Arknights: Endfield Version 1.3 launches around May 29 with Camille, the game's first male 6-star Operator, alongside Mi Fu. The Fest of Brilliance banner opens on May 14.

Cheap Car Repair: Welcome to Nowhere launched free on Steam May 11 and has already hit a "Very Positive" rating aggregate with 159 reviews. The 1990s mechanic sim lets you cut corners - literally - to stay in business.

Blizzard released a new balance patch for Heroes of the Storm on May 11. While it does not confirm a relaunch, the update has once again raised hopes within the community that Blizzard has not completely written off the MOBA. At the same time, the mood remains cautious, as not every change has been met with immediate enthusiasm.

Redgar: The Space Viking plays like Hotline Miami, but moves the brutal top-down action into a bizarre space Viking setting. The shooter currently has 95% positive reviews on Steam and costs just $1.49 until May 17.

Genshin Impact Version 6.6 Luna VII launches May 20, 2026, with Nicole Reeyn, Lohen, and Prune, a new Archon Quest in Sumeru, and a Snezhnaya teaser for Version 7.0.

Scuf Gaming has announced a new controller officially licensed for PS5 consoles. The Scuf Omega offers premium features, lots of customizable buttons, and compatibility with other platforms for slightly more than the price of the DualSense Edge.

Story of Seasons: Grand Bazaar launches on PS5 and Xbox Series X/S on May 28, 2026, marking the franchise's first appearance on PlayStation and Xbox hardware.

My Hero Ultra Impact closes its servers on May 17 at 10:59 PM ET. Players have five days to spend Hero Gems and claim daily free 10x pulls before the shutdown.

A fan-made modular handheld concept for Anbernic is attracting a lot of attention on Reddit, featuring swappable control modules and battery expansion. The community design addresses long-standing trade-offs in retro gaming hardware.

Honkai: Star Rail Version 4.2 Phase 2 starts today with Evanescia's debut banner, Tribbie, Sunday, and Feixiao reruns, and all Light Cones running until June 1, 2026.

eBay has rejected GameStop CEO Ryan Cohen’s unsolicited $56 billion takeover bid, calling the proposal financially risky, insufficiently credible, and unnecessary for a company it says is already delivering sustainable growth. Cohen, however, has vowed to keep pursuing the deal despite concerns over debt, funding gaps, and investor skepticism, declaring that he is “not going away.”

The first installment of [Tuesday Tweaks] covers Lossless Scaling, its vendor-neutral Frame Generation, and how it can be used to achieve higher framerates in games locked to 30 or 60 FPS, including emulators, fighting games, and etc. The actual Scaling functionality will also be briefly discussed.

KendyLabs and Raretro Consoles have introduced KLRR, a self-funded project offering the first publicly available functional clear-shell kits for the Nintendo 3DS XL and New 3DS. Designed to work with the handheld’s complex hinge and internal layout, the kits target collectors and modders, though expected high pricing and difficult installation may limit their appeal to experienced enthusiasts.

Alejandro Martin, creator of the troubled SuperSega FPGA console, has returned with “SuperSega V3,” a handmade wooden PC-style system promising support for original Sega cartridges and discs alongside user-installed high-end hardware. Given the project’s vague pricing, limited production claims, past refund controversies, and apparent reliance on standard emulation, the new pitch is likely to face deep skepticism from retro gaming consumers.

Playground Games has confirmed that a pre-release build of Forza Horizon 6 leaked online, denying claims of a Steam preload error and warning players against accessing or sharing the unauthorized version. The studio says offenders could face franchise-wide and hardware bans, while SteamDB suggests the leak likely came from someone with early access, possibly a reviewer.

Humble Bundle has added a new bundle to its current collection of game bundles. The new bundle is called the Ticket to Ride: All Aboard Collection. There is a total of 12 items in the bundle, and it will expire on May 30.

Aaron Paul is the latest in a star-studded cast for Amazon’s Fallout series, which is expected to release season 3 in 2027, with details of his role still undisclosed.

Playground Games has announced that Forza Horizon 6 is Steam Deck verified. Mobile gamers hoping to explore Japanese roadways have greater confidence in handheld compatibility. The system requirements also suggest it will perform adequately on the ROG Xbox Ally.

Hell is Us is an action-adventure game in which you control a former soldier who must fight evil creatures. But you’ll need to use special weapons to defeat them, while employing the right strategy. This will allow you to uncover many secrets about your past.

The media will undoubtedly capitalize on the building GTA 6 hype. Still, some readers think a magazine misled readers after hinting at a cryptic game reveal. The Rockstar title may see a long-awaited new trailer or release date update before a Take-Two earnings call.

The German game charts for April 2026 show a lot of movement at the top. Soccer game EA Sports FC 26 and sci-fi newcomer Pragmata dominate the latest sales analysis for PC and consoles.

Asus has started selling a new gaming monitor internationally. Equipped with a 280 Hz OLED panel, the ROG Strix OLED XG34WCDMS also delivers up to 1,300 nits peak brightness with a 1440p resolution and Asus' BlackShield Film.

A new leak has hinted at Rocksteady’s in-development project, and it is said to be a Batman Beyond game. The said game will be based on the animated series and feature the Nemesis System. Update: A credible analyst and insider has called the leak fake.

Electronic Arts is launching Season 3 in Battlefield 6 and Redsec. The new update brings back two popular maps called Golmud Railway and Grand Bazaar. The ranked mode is also making its debut in battle royale.

Early access has a new meaning after pirates have shared a string of Steam games before launch. While the Subnautica 2 release date is May 14th, some divers are already exploring vast oceans. The new leak follows Forza Horizon 6, which had a playable build surface well before its official debut.

Phasmophobia's first-ever collaboration with Alan Wake 2 is live today until 2 June. The one-time event brings the Dark Place into ghost-hunting investigations for free.

To cushion the price increase of the Nintendo Switch 2, Nintendo is launching a brand new bundle at the beginning of June. Buyers can choose one of three Nintendo games and pay as much with this game as the console will cost without the game after the price increase.

The mystery free game event is back, and for May 2026, Epic Games Store is kicking it off with two freebies. In one previous announcement, the platform shared cryptic hints about them, and now, another set of hints has surfaced.