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Despite games still coming to the last-gen system, Nintendo has now confirmed that they are shifting primary development focus “to Nintendo Switch 2.”

Since its launch in 2022, the Steam Deck has only improved with time, receiving countless new features and quality of life improvements through relatively consistent updates. As part of the Steam Deck’s beta branch, users will finally be able to download titles while the screen is off in an update which has been a long time coming.

Cooler Master has unveiled the Qube 540, a new 40L compact case with a heavy focus on builder flexibility. Following the geometric design of the Qube series, this new model is designed to be built in either a vertical or horizontal orientation, giving builders more choice when piecing together their …

While Contraband was announced in 2021 with a planned 2022 release date, the game continued to face delays and as a result, Microsoft ultimately pulled the publishing deal for the title. It is still unclear whether or not Avalanche will be able to revive the project, but in the meantime, …

Recently, the Japanese patent office rejected Nintendo's application for a patent what would cover monster capturing and throwing mechanics, something that could serve quite the blow to the company's ongoing lawsuit against the creators of Palworld. Now, the US version of this patent, which Nintendo was granted earlier this year, …

Following the ransomware attack on Insomniac a couple of years ago, a roadmap from the studio began doing the rounds, claiming that Insomniac would move on from Wolverine and Spider-Man in the coming years to focus on an X-Men series of games. Recent comments from Marvel Games seem to hint at that roadmap being accurate.

Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 is launching very soon. Ahead of the game's November 14th release, Activision has now confirmed the final PC system requirements for the game, with minimum & recommended specs, alongside an Ultra specification guideline for those looking to play at 4K or chasing extremely high frame rates. 

Prior to EA's confirmation that Battlefield 6 sold 7 million copies at launch, analysts at Alinea Analytics predicted the result. Now with October fully behind us, they've updated their sales estimates to 10 million.  Battlefield 6 has already surpassed 10 million copies sold, according to data from Alinea Analytics. Speaking …

Minecraft's latest crossover DLC is very interesting for anime fans. While we typically see a lot of licensed skin packs in Minecraft, the new Dragon Ball Z DLC goes much further, offering new gameplay elements and game modes, alongside fan favourite characters from the series. 

Mchose has launched its latest mechanical keyboard, the Ace 68 Turbo, targeting the competitive gaming market. The new model is built around Hall-effect magnetic switches and features a dual-chip architecture. The keyboard has an MSRP of $119, but it is currently available for a promotional launch price.  The Ace 68 …

NZXT has announced its entry into the premium fan market with the introduction of the Performance series. The new models include the F120X, F140X, F240X, F280X, and F360X, all featuring a single-frame design, Liquid Crystal Polymer (LCP) construction, and RGB lighting. The frame and blades of each fan are constructed …

4 months into the Switch 2’s life, Mario Kart World is already nearing 10 million copies sold – with half a dozen other Switch 1 titles approaching milestones.

The Nintendo Switch 2 officially sold over 10 million units in its first 4 months on the market – with the OG Switch just 10,000 units away from the DS.

Following their sudden closure in September, T-Minus Zero Entertainment is back and better than ever in a newly revived form.

November’s Humble Choice line-up is available to claim, including No More Heroes 3, Another Crab’s Treasure, Etrian Odyssey HD and more.

Rockstar’s PS3 exclusive ‘Agent’ had long existed in limbo, with nothing seen of the game since its reveal in 2009. Finally after well over a decade, the game was confirmed to have been cancelled. Since then, former team members have started to speak more candidly regarding Agent, with Rockstar Games’ own co-founder Dan Houser now weighing in on the matter.

AOC's potential 2026 AGON monitor lineup has been leaked, showing some promising upcoming monitors. Out of the four monitors in the roadmap, the most significant reveal is a prototype 27-inch monitor apparently capable of a 1000Hz refresh rate. Based on VisionTang data shared by ITHome (via Guru3D), this prototype reportedly achieves …

Voting for the “Ultimate Game of the Year” category at the Golden Joystick Awards 2025 is now open to the public. The annual awards ceremony is scheduled for November 20th, but the public vote for its main prize is running now. Voters can select up to three titles from a …

NVIDIA has announced a fresh round of DLSS integrations across several PC titles this week, headlined by a major update for Final Fantasy VII Rebirth. The RPG will receive DLSS 4 with Multi Frame Generation on November 5, alongside upgrades to DLSS Frame Generation and the newest transformer‑based DLSS model. …

It is the first Tuesday of the month, which means it is time for another Game Pass update. November has one clear headliner already announced – Call of Duty: Black Ops 7, but there are a number of other games joining the library before then, including the likes of Sniper …

Kingston has introduced the FURY Renegade G5 PCIe 5.0 NVMe M.2 SSD, an ultra-fast drive that offers capacities as high as 8TB and read/write speeds up to 14,800MB/s and 14,000MB/s respectively. 

AOC is launching its very first AOC GAMING QD-OLED monitors this week. Both are 27-inch QD-OLED monitors, featuring ultra-fast response times and refresh rates, all at a surprisingly low price.

The DeepCool AK series of CPU coolers impressed us quite a bit. Now, the company is preparing the next generation of AK coolers, expanding the lineup with a new range of options, offering four, five or six heatpipes depending on the model. Second Gen AK DIGITAL CPU coolers are also on the way, offering users a digital display on top of the cooler for convenient system stat monitoring.

Sharkoon has introduced the SKILLER SGM30W, a wireless gaming mouse boasting up to 70 hours of battery life on a single charge. The long runtime is paired with the convenience of recharging either wirelessly or via the included USB‑C to USB‑A cable, ensuring the mouse is always ready to go. …

It might not be Black Friday officially yet, but MSI has rolled out a huge range of deals on gaming monitors. If you've been looking to make the jump to a QD-OLED display, now is a good time to shop around, with some models having their prices cut by nearly …

Intel's “Game Days” promotion, which wrapped up in late October, has already been replaced, though you could be forgiven for not noticing. Intel hasn't made any formal announcements, but new game packages spotted on retailers like Newegg indicate that the blue team is already underway with a new promotion. While …

The October 2025 Steam hardware and software survey shows that Linux gamers have surpassed the 3% threshold for the first time, while Windows' share dropped by almost 1%. According to the new data, Linux user share rose by 0.41% to hit 3.05%. This growth comes at the expense of Windows, …

It appears Embark Studios is facing a classic case of success-induced server strain. This weekend, Arc Raiders saw its concurrent player count on Steam explode, rocketing past an all-time high of over 350,000 players. While this is a massive milestone for the extraction shooter, the victory wasn't achieved without its …

Following plenty of hype, previews and playtests, the Embark Studios-developed extraction shooter Arc Raiders is finally here. While there is already plenty to enjoy, the studio has now unveiled their 2025 roadmap for Arc Raiders – confirming the addition of new maps, weather, enemies and more.

After well over a decade since its Early Access launch, Escape From Tarkov has finally Gone Gold ahead of the game’s 1.0 launch later this month.