Gaming

Dark fantasy Metroidvania Winds of Arcana: Ruination has launched on Xbox Game Pass and PC, featuring cross-save support and hot-swappable weapon combat.

The TCL 27P2A Ultra is a new gaming monitor that has been launched in China. It features a Mini LED dual-mode display, and it can operate at 720p resolution with 1080Hz refresh rate. There’s a QHD 550Hz option as well.

Sony plans to release new PlayStation games exclusively in digital format starting in 2028, officially citing changes in customer behavior. However, as profit-margin estimates by Bloomberg journalist Jason Schreier show, the financial benefits are hard to ignore.

A mysterious young man appears twice in the second GTA 6 trailer but has not been officially introduced so far. Fans are now discussing whether Rockstar may be deliberately keeping an important story character under wraps.

Acer is releasing a new version of its Nitro V 16 AI gaming laptop in the US. The updated model pairs AMD's 8-core Ryzen 9 270 processor with Nvidia's GeForce RTX 5070 laptop GPU and adds a faster 180Hz display. Preorders are now open on Amazon for $2,099.99.

With its move away from physical games, PlayStation has angered loyal supporters. Yet, an insider has identified a way to appease critics and avoid a disastrous PS6 release. Sony could continue to print smaller batches of PS5 and PS6 discs that boot using an external optical drive.

Lenovo has refreshed another of its gaming laptops globally. Now paired with the Nvidia GeForce RTX 5070 12GB, the Legion 5 15AGP11 also contains an 80 Wh battery, a 165 Hz OLED and up to an AMD Ryzen AI 9 465 processor.

Obsidian Entertainment is a subsidiary of Xbox and has also been affected by the major reshuffling. The studio has shifted focus from developing Avowed 2 and is now working on a new Fallout game.

Paddle Paddle Paddle developer Zororarts has criticized Steam’s refund policy after reporting 55,000 refunds and a 21% refund rate, despite the game holding a “Very Positive” rating. The dispute highlights growing tension over Steam’s two-hour refund window, with supporters citing abuse by players who finish short games quickly and critics arguing the title lacks enough content to justify complaints.

The GameSir G7 Pro tri-mode controller has received a special edition made in collaboration with Aimlabs. This new controller wears the teal color of the aim-training platform. However, the features remain the same as those of the standard version, which comes in six colors.

TCL is expanding its gaming monitor portfolio and has added another 27-inch offering, the 27C2A. It boasts a dual-mode display with up to 4K resolution and up to a 320 Hz refresh rate.

SteamOS 3.8 opens the door to custom Steam Machines. A recent benchmark test reveals how AMD's latest Ryzen AI Max+ 395 platform compares with Valve's own hardware.

During a shareholder briefing, Pearl Abyss leadership spoke about the future of the game and ways of expanding the already huge open world. They now seem more confident about multiplayer and have made progress on the Switch 2 port.

Thermaltake aims to ease the PC building process with its new Dockpower FI series of PSUs. They have a detachable cable dock module that doesn’t need to be connected to the main unit while building.

Klei Entertainment and Playdigious confirm the official July 21, 2026, mobile release date for the multiplayer survival hit Don't Starve Together.

Hidden & Dangerous 2 is a classic shooter that is often overlooked next to genre heavyweights like Call of Duty and Battlefield. Among fans, however, the game enjoys cult status and is still considered one of the best World War II shooters ever made. Anyone looking to catch up on the classic can get it on Steam through July 9 for $2.49 instead of $9.99.

Pearl Abyss will demo its open-world hit Crimson Desert at Gamescom 2026 using Samsung's upcoming Odyssey G8 6K dual-mode monitor.

Crusader Kings III blends two genres that rarely overlap: grand strategy and role-playing. Paradox Interactive’s medieval epic is currently 70% off on Steam through July 9, bringing it down to its all-time low of $14.99.

Shadow Warrior delivers classic old-school shooter action, but the katana is the real star of the game. Anyone who wants to see what makes it so satisfying can currently pick up the title on Steam for less than $3.

Building castles, managing your economy and laying siege to enemy fortresses: Stronghold Crusader remains one of the most iconic real-time strategy games ever made. Now, its remastered edition is available on Steam with a 40% discount for the first time, dropping the price from around $20 to about $12.

Much has been said about the possible release timelines of the next-gen RDNA 5 AMD Radeon and Nvidia GeForce RTX 60 GPUs. Moore's Law Is Dead has now reconfirmed the release schedule of the GeForce RTX 60 series cards through one of his Nvidia sources.

With ENDS, British indie studio Concrete Realm is working on an open-world game set in modern-day London – and comparisons to GTA are almost inevitable. However, the developers stress that ENDS is meant to follow a very different path from Rockstar’s blockbuster series. A new developer diary now shows fresh pre-alpha gameplay.

In a recent interview, Sony Interactive Entertainment CEO Hideaki Nishino hinted at future PlayStation hardware, prompting many fans to think of a possible PlayStation Vita 2. Some are already hoping for a device that could work similarly to the Nintendo Switch.

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.