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If you've recently ordered a Steam Machine or Steam Controller, and are based in Europe, then you may soon become the target of scam attempts. Valve has confirmed that its EU distribution partner was recently hit by a cyberattack, leading to customer information being stolen.

When Microsoft first kicked off the current console generation, it opted to launch a cheaper Xbox Series S system at $299. Fast forward six years and the base-model Xbox Series S now costs closer to $400, and a 2TB expansion SSD is more expensive than the day-one price of the console itself. 

The GeForce Now database leak a few years back revealed a ton of unannounced game projects, with one of the biggest being a Final Fantasy 9 Remake. Square Enix producers even hinted at the remake project a while back, but plans for the game appear to have been put on hold.

Noctua has launched a case compatibility database featuring CPU cooler clearance measurements taken by the company for more than 100 PC cases. The tool aims to give builders precise fitment data rather than relying solely on official manufacturer specifications. Checking official vendor specification pages for CPU clearance, VGA, and PSU …

It has been just a couple of months since Square Enix officially announced Final Fantasy 7 Revelation, the final game for the Final Fantasy 7 Remake trilogy. Now, Square Enix is gearing up to show the game in action, with new reveals planned for Gamescom. 

Take Two just held its most recent earnings call, just hours after announcing plans to host the GTA 6 gameplay reveal on Netflix. As you would expect, the publisher is very happy with GTA 6 pre-order numbers, and it has raised its financial forecast for the fiscal year too. 

Leaked Microsoft documents corroborate reports about two separate programs aimed at bringing older Xbox console games to PC, handhelds, and future hardware. The reported plans include a disc-to-digital licence conversion system alongside a native PC emulator for original Xbox and Xbox 360 titles. Under the proposed disc-to-digital scheme, further corroborated …

Following recent rumours, MachineGames has officially announced their latest Quake project. The studio had previously brought new levels to Quake 2. This time around, they've gone back to add new levels to the original Quake.  Quake: Dawn of the Machine was announced during QuakeCon this week. This new episode brings …

Ubisoft has announced the Ghost Recon Insider Program, allowing players to register for early closed playtests of the next upcoming title in the franchise. The announcement arrived during a 25th anniversary event. Registration for the Ghost Recon Insider Program requires a three-step process on the official website. Players must select …

Minecraft is officially getting a bespoke Nintendo Switch 2 upgrade in October – though whether it will be free or not remains to be seen.

With more than two months to go until launch, S-GAME’s highly-anticipated Phantom Blade Zero has now officially gone Gold.

Though it still has a long way to go, Capcom hopes that Monster Hunter Wilds will surpass the total tales of MH: World “over the medium to long term.”

Following its introduction earlier this year, the PlayStation 5 Pro’s ‘Enhanced PSSR’ toggle is now enabled on all systems by default.

Cougar has a new high airflow contender, but can it compete with the big names?

AOC is adding another excellent looking gaming monitor to its line-up, this one with support for frame rates as high as 500Hz, while keeping the price below £250.

Nvidia has revealed all 26 games coming to GeForce Now throughout August. There will be eight games joining the library this week, followed by 18 more games over the next few weeks, many of which are brand-new releases, like Mortal Shell 2 and Aliens: Fireteam Elite 2. 

Last week, a series of backend updates to the GTA 6 website led many fans to believe that more news would soon be coming. It turns out, they were right. Rockstar has announced plans to show an "extended look" at GTA 6 gameplay later this month. 

This mouse brings virtual Stream Deck macros to your fingertips, but what's the catch?

The PlayStation Store prematurely detailed Ubisoft’s upcoming Ghost Recon: Wildlands current-gen upgrade, confirming a native update is on its way.

CEO Asha Sharma has claimed that Xbox will introduce its own PlayStation ‘Platinum Trophy’ Achievements equivalent later this year.

Available now, August’s Humble Choice line-up features 8 great games, including Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth; Dead Cells and TMNT: Shredder’s Revenge.

In celebration of its sequel’s upcoming launch, the excellent dungeon-crawling indie rouge-lite Moonlighter is free to claim for a limited time on Steam.

Just yesterday The Coalition made its plans for the Gears of War: E-Day multiplayer beta official, outlining two beta weekends, one for pre-order customers containing the new Horde mode, followed by an open beta focused on PvP multiplayer modes. Now, the developers have made one crucial change to appease pre-order …

While most game publishers are still charging ahead with ballooning install sizes, some are actively trying to make things better. Recently, Arrowhead managed to shrink the install size for Helldivers 2 by over 50%. Now, a similar install size reduction is coming to Marvel Rivals. In a recent developer update …

Corsair is expanding its entry‑level gaming lineup this week with two new SKIFF series keyboards and an updated HARPOON wireless mouse, aimed at first‑time PC gamers and those looking for affordable gear that can handle both work and play.

Ubisoft has re-hired the game director behind Assassin's Creed Valhalla as part of its restructuring and leadership shake-up to better prioritise its biggest franchises. 

EA has now completed its transition into a private company, and according to new reporting, the next phase will involve major cost‑cutting as the publisher becomes the vehicle for paying off billions in debt accrued during the buyout. Bloomberg’s Jason Schreier reports that EA’s new owners have taken on roughly …

Beast of Reincarnation is officially available now, with this new Game Freak IP launching to mostly solid reviews owing to its fun gameplay.

Following its official announcement during Summer Game Fest, Koei Tecmo’s Attack on Titan 3 has now unveiled its release date.

Almost a year on from a leak, Baldur’s Gate 3 has now been added to the Xbox Play Anywhere program, meaning owners of the digital game on Xbox will now have a free PC version waiting for them on Windows, and vice-versa.