ROG’s new gaming mice are built for esports, but your spreadsheets will thank you too
ASUS ROG announced the Gladius IV Ace and Spatha X 65K gaming mice at Gamescom 2026, along with new esports partnerships and a fresh Instagram channel for fans.
The Witcher 4 is aiming for a 2028 release as CD Projekt Red ramps up development
CD Projekt Red has confirmed a 2028 window for The Witcher 4, with The Witcher 3 returning first through the new Songs of the Past expansion next year.
Valve’s latest Proton update fixes Helldivers 2, Forza Horizon, and more
Valve's Proton 11.0-2 update fixes dozens of games on Linux and SteamOS, including Helldivers 2, Marvel Rivals, Forza Horizon and Arc Raiders.
The Blood of Dawnwalker won’t punish your old gaming PC, but your PS5 might struggle
The Blood of Dawnwalker has modest PC requirements, but PS5, PS5 Pro and Xbox Series X are limited to 30fps or 40fps modes.
Nintendo just wiped out 400 more Switch emulator repositories on GitHub
Nintendo reportedly targeted more than 400 Switch emulator repositories on GitHub in a single day as its anti-piracy campaign continues.
Riot is ending 2XKO development less than a year after launch
Riot Games is ending active development of 2XKO in December after the League of Legends fighting game failed to retain enough players
Samsung’s new 16-inch OLED panel wants to make your laptop feel like a gaming monitor
Samsung Display unveiled a 16-inch OLED laptop panel that hits 300Hz, the fastest refresh rate ever seen on a self-emissive laptop screen.
Microsoft’s Xbox 25th anniversary console could cost $100 more than the 1TB Series X
A new report claims the limited-edition Xbox Series X25 will cost €899.99, about $899.99 in the US.
GTA 6 may have a second leaker with access to internal files
Another group has surfaced with alleged GTA 6 development files as Rockstar prepares to show the game on August 27.
U.S. users can now vibe-code and share mini-games with Meta’s Pocket app
Meta’s Pocket is now rolling out in the U.S., letting users vibe-code simple game ideas into playable mini-games they can share and remix.
PlayStation is reportedly overhauling Horizon Hunters Gathering after weak playtests
PlayStation is reportedly overhauling Horizon Hunters Gathering, stripping its live-service model after weak playtests, with staff facing a December deadline.
Sony’s $220 PlayStation speakers pack one feature I wish every desktop setup had
Sony’s first PlayStation wireless speakers finally have a price and release date, bringing planar magnetic drivers, wireless gaming audio, and headset-free voice chat for $219.99.
New GTA 6 leaked footage shows Jason shooting hoops and causing chaos on the road
New GTA 6 footage has leaked ahead of Rockstar’s planned reveal, showing Jason playing basketball, driving and interacting with systems that could add more depth to gameplay.
Beyond GTA VI: Why 2026 might be gaming’s best year yet
GTA 6 may be 2026’s biggest game, but Resident Evil Requiem, PRAGMATA, Wolverine, Phantom Blade Zero and more make this a stacked year for gamers.
Samsung’s big Call of Duty deal comes with early Modern Warfare 4 access
Samsung has partnered with Activision for Modern Warfare 4, bringing HDR10+ Gaming and 32:9 support alongside beta codes, Gaming Hub events, and early Gamescom access.
MelGeek MADE68 Ultra V2 Review: Great for gaming, even better than I expected for typing
After a month of daily use, the MADE68 Ultra V2 impressed me with its gaming performance and software, but its typing feel ended up being the biggest surprise.
Intel may be cooking up a budget Panther Lake chip for gaming handhelds
Intel may be developing a cheaper Panther Lake handheld chip with 8 CPU cores and 4 Xe3 GPU cores, potentially bringing its impressive gaming tech to more buyers.
Sony still hasn’t fixed a launch date for the PS6, and that’s telling
Sony still hasn't fixed a PS6 launch date as AI-driven component shortages complicate hardware plans and the company shifts toward entertainment.
I’m not buying the idea that killing PlayStation discs will make games cheaper
A former Square Enix executive thinks ending PlayStation discs could lower game prices, but Sony's PS Store pricing gives gamers reason to disagree.
Darksiders 4 and the next Kingdom Come game could arrive by March 2028
Darksiders 4 and the next Kingdom Come game are planned for Embracer's FY 2027/28, putting both releases between April 2027 and March 2028
Nvidia’s GeForce Now exits beta on Linux with improved cloud gaming performance
Nvidia's GeForce NOW native Linux app exited beta after seven months, adding faster streaming, Chromebook support, and nine new cloud games.
PlayStation Plus just added two of the best games you can play right now
PlayStation Plus is getting two major additions this month, with Helldivers 2 available today and Kingdom Come: Deliverance II arriving next week.
Someone paid $200 for a mystery Xbox controller and may have gotten the Elite Series 3
Someone reportedly paid $200 for a mystery Xbox controller on OfferUp, and the apparent Microsoft prototype could be an early Elite Series 3 complete with a tiny built-in display.
Sony’s Wolverine PS5 has literal claw marks ripped through its shell
Sony’s Marvel’s Wolverine hardware collection gives the PS5 and DualSense some serious claw damage, alongside an Adamantium-inspired metallic option for PS5 Pro owners.
The U.S. needs air traffic controllers, and it’s turning to gamers for help
Gamers are being targeted for air traffic control jobs because the FAA believes skills such as multitasking, spatial awareness, and problem solving can transfer to the role.
Valve keeps widening the SteamOS net, and more handhelds are finally getting caught
Valve’s latest SteamOS beta adds gamepad support for handhelds from MSI, Ayaneo, and Konkr while improving compatibility across several OneXPlayer and MSI devices.
Intel Arc G3 Extreme Tested: Intel has finally arrived in handheld gaming
Intel's Arc G3 Extreme delivers class-leading handheld gaming performance, strong efficiency, and a major leap over the company's previous-generation mobile graphics.
Logitech PRO X2 SUPERSTRIKE review: This one hits differently and it made me rethink clicking
After more than a month of playing Valorant with Logitech's PRO X2 SUPERSTRIKE, I discovered why its HITS technology could change the way gaming mice click.
Minecraft is coming to Switch 2, and even the Creepers are getting prettier
Minecraft arrives natively on Nintendo Switch 2 this October with upgraded lighting, enhanced shadows, a refreshed Mario pack, and an upgrade path for existing Switch owners.
Xbox is celebrating 25 years by dressing your console in nostalgia
Xbox players can now claim free community-designed profile artwork, a dynamic console background, and a commemorative badge as Microsoft prepares for the brand’s 25th anniversary.
The next Xbox may be backward compatible with every past Xbox generation, if publishers agree
A leaked internal memo suggests Xbox Project Helix could run games from every past Xbox generation, in addition to PC titles.
Xbox may have a surprisingly smart plan for keeping physical games alive
A leaked Microsoft roadmap details an August Disc-to-Digital rollout, a larger original Xbox catalog for PC in October, and Xbox 360 support beginning in 2027.
Pwnage’s new gaming mouse lets users adjust click force and travel with a screwdriver
The new Pwnage Vanta lets users tune click force and travel without changing switches, while its sensor can also be moved to suit different grip styles. It is up for preorder now.
MSI launches a white 16-inch gaming laptop with a 12GB RTX 5070 and a pile of matching accessories
MSI has launched the Crosshair A16 HX MLG Edition globally, giving one of its upper mid-range gaming laptops a white-and-red makeover alongside a full set of matching accessories. MLG here stands for Mo-Loong-Gi, meaning “Dragon Princess,” and refers to an original character created by MSI rather than Major League Gaming. What are you getting with […]
The next official Palworld mobile game comes from an unexpected studio
Pocketpair announces Palworld Online, a new mobile MMORPG developed by Garena, bringing fresh story content and the original game's crafting.
The ROG Gjallar packs Dolby Atmos in a compact form factor, but its US debut is still under wraps
Asus releases its ROG Gjallar gaming soundbar in China for about $548, featuring a wireless subwoofer, Dolby Atmos support, and a compact under-monitor design.
Xbox price hikes in Europe are wild and now I’m worried about Project Helix
Xbox prices have risen by up to €200 across Europe, raising fresh concerns about how much Microsoft’s more powerful Project Helix console could eventually cost.
Ayaneo’s new handheld revives the Game Boy Advance. Nintendo probably wishes it had done it first
Ayaneo has unveiled the Konkr Pocket Advance, a modern Game Boy Advance-inspired handheld with a sharper display, USB-C, wireless connectivity and updated controls.