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Nintendo has rolled out a new Switch 2 system update, and this one finally unlocks Variable Refresh Rate support while using the console in docked mode. Previously, VRR was limited to the handheld display, despite the Switch 2 supporting 120Hz output.

Ubisoft has quietly made one of its biggest PC‑gaming moves in years. Starting with Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown, the publisher is testing a new system on Steam that delivers Ubisoft Connect features without forcing players to install or launch the Ubisoft Connect PC launcher at all.

Nvidia is celebrating the launch of DLSS 5 in NBA 2K27 with a custom RTX 5090 giveaway, alongside a new batch of GeForce Now titles arriving this week. The company has also partnered with Indiana Pacers star Tyrese Haliburton for a short feature showing him testing DLSS 5 in action.

5 years on from its initial release, Marvel’s Guardians of the Galaxy is coming to Nintendo Switch 2 via an Encore Edition.

Resident Evil 2, 3 and 4’s Remakes are all coming natively to the Nintendo Switch 2, launching digitally in just over a month’s time.

No Man’s Sky has gotten another major, free, game-changing update, with version 7.0 COSMOS overhauling its space exploration and much more.

Roughly a decade ago, Konami had a very dramatic falling out with Hideo Kojima, the legendary game director behind the Metal Gear Solid series. As a result, Sony garnered some swift PR by helping Kojima start up his new studio and funding his latest IP, Death Stranding. Now, almost another ten years on, Sony has split up from Kojima.

Mario Kart World has gotten its next major update, bringing in QoL improvements, two additional Knockout Tour courses and 10 ‘new’ classic SNES tracks.

Wooting has announced the 80HE+ TKL keyboard, introducing the new Lekker Large knob alongside several hardware updates first seen on the 60HE V2, including a stiffer FR4 plate, refined acoustic dampening and updated switch options. According to TechPowerUp, pricing for preassembled 80HE+ models matches the existing 80HE line, while the …

Control Resonant is just a couple of weeks away from launch. In preparation, Remedy has now released the game's official PC system requirements, giving options for 1080p, 1440p and 4K, as well as a separate set of hardware recommendations for Ray Tracing and Path Tracing. 

Phanteks has launched the EX5 chassis series, a three‑model lineup built around a compartmentalised layout intended to improve airflow with fewer fans. First shown at Computex 2026, the range includes the EX5, EX5 Plus and EX5 Max, each supporting GPU lengths up to 358mm and a dedicated 360mm radiator mount.

Just as promised, Nintendo held a second Direct stream today announcing many more games coming to the Switch 2 soon, well beyond Zelda. One of the bigger parts of today's show included back to back trailers for Persona, ending with a teaser for Persona 6. Towards the end of today's …

Valve is dealing with another leak this week. Just days after a decade‑old 12TB Steam depot surfaced online, a separate issue briefly exposed private achievement lists for a wide range of in‑development games, including both unannounced titles and projects still months away from release. According to the owner of achievement‑tracking …

Hypertune, a new automated overclocking tool built on Intel’s Extreme Tuning Utility (XTU) SDK, has now launched publicly following an extended eight‑month beta with more than 60,000 participants. Developed by Compready’s Gaming Performance Engineering team, the software aims to make system‑level optimisation more accessible by automating CPU, GPU and memory …

Sony has announced September’s new batch of PlayStation Plus Extra and Premium titles. This month’s update brings a mix of brand‑new releases and recent favourites, including RuneScape: Dragonwilds, a fresh spin‑off set in the long‑running RuneScape universe, and Sniper Elite: Resistance, which arrives on the service just over a year …

Razer is moving into the custom‑mechanical keyboard market with the Reclusa X Mini 65%, the first entry in a new lineup built around hot‑swappable hardware and enthusiast‑grade components. The compact 65% wired board uses factory‑lubricated Razer Orange Gen‑3 tactile switches and a hot‑swappable PCB supporting standard 3‑pin and 5‑pin switches. …

G.SKILL has introduced a new Trident Z5 Royal NeoX DDR5 series, built for AMD systems and offering EXPO Ultra Low Latency profiles with specifications ranging from DDR5‑6000 CL36 down to DDR5‑6000 CL26.

Mark Cerny and Geoff Keighley have announced a new joint pay-it-forward philanthropic initiative: The Nova Games Foundation.

Typically releasing a new mainline entry once a decade, one insider has claimed that Blizzard wants to make more Diablo games at a faster rate.

Ending the year on a high, Treyarch have unveiled everything coming with Black Ops 7 Season 6: The Haunting, including a surprise DOOM crossover.

Less than a week on from the game’s successful launch, Rebel Wolves are already starting to hire for a sequel to The Blood of Dawnwalker.

Valve appears to be gearing up for the Steam Frame’s launch. After months of leaks pointing to final SteamOS updates and wireless‑linking features being prepared behind the scenes, Valve has now added a reservation system to the Steam Frame’s store page, though you can't reserve one just yet.

Don’t Nod has struggled to land a major hit throughout the 2020s, and the studio’s financial outlook has continued to worsen. The company now warns that, without significant changes, it could run out of money by 2027.

It looks like AMD hasn't shelved the Ryzen 7000 series just yet. A new report suggests AMD is preparing to launch a standard Ryzen 5 7500 processor for the AM5 socket. The Zen 4 CPU will supposedly sit between the existing Ryzen 5 7500F and 7500X3D, bringing a 65W TDP, …

Microsoft’s disc‑to‑digital program launched at the end of August with support for thousands of Xbox One and Xbox Series X titles. However, as players have begun testing the feature, it has become clear that a number of major publishers are not participating yet.

HKC has unveiled the Shield 27Q560 at IFA 2026, a 27‑inch Oxide IPS gaming monitor capable of extremely high refresh rates. The display runs natively at 2560×1440 and 560Hz, with a dual‑mode function allowing it to reach up to 1,060Hz when switched to a lower 1280×720 resolution. According to TFTCentral, …

Nintendo held its Zelda Direct today, giving us a fresh look at the Ocarina of Time remake. The new trailer shows off the classic adventure in a completely updated art style and confirms a 5th November release date for Switch 2 consoles.

Thermalright has introduced two new low‑profile top‑flow CPU coolers, the AXP120‑X77 and AXP120‑X77R. Both models stand 77mm tall and use six 6mm heat pipes, targeting compact systems built around modern Intel and AMD sockets. The two coolers share the same heatsink design but differ in fan placement. The standard AXP120‑X77 …

Rumours around Forza Horizon 6 have been circulating for a couple of weeks now, with claims that the PS5 version had quietly slipped out of 2026. The idea was that Microsoft’s renewed focus on exclusives had pushed the PlayStation release down the priority list. That never lined up with what Playground had been saying publicly, and now we have direct confirmation that the rumour was simply wrong.

Razer has introduced the Clio X, a wireless speaker head cushion designed to bring rear‑channel audio to most high‑back gaming and office chairs. First shown at PAX West 2026, the accessory combines THX Spatial Audio with Razer HyperSpeed 2.4GHz wireless to deliver headset‑free virtual surround sound. The Clio X uses …