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Contrary to rumours, Zenimax is not turning into an Elder Scrolls / Fallout factory, with insiders claiming DOOM; Quake and others still have a future at Xbox.

Due to new rules being put in place by the European Union, the Nintendo Switch 1 family of consoles are set to be officially discontinued in Europe next year.

After weeks of rumours, leaks and speculation, Microsoft has finally broken its silence on the future of Xbox, with multiple studios set to be let go.

Noctua confirmed the upcoming release of its “NL-LC1 chromax.black series” AIO liquid coolers via its official YouTube account. In response to a user query, the company stated that the all-black variant is planned for release around the end of the year, even though it hasn't been mentioned in the updated …

Samsung seems to be finalising the SSD 990, a new upcoming value-oriented M.2 NVMe Gen 4 SSD that recently surfaced briefly on the company’s Canadian website. Screenshots reveal details of the new drive, which slots underneath the existing 990 Evo Plus in Samsung's storage lineup. The new entry-level drive spotted …

Epomaker has officially launched the Nex Pro wireless ergonomic gaming mouse. Priced at $79.99, the new right-handed asymmetric mouse features PixArt's PAW3950 optical sensor, tri-mode connectivity and it ships with a magnetic charging dock, which we don't normally see in the sub-$100 price bracket.  Measuring 122mm in length and weighing …

Former Sony developer Brian “Biscuit” Watson has revealed an unreleased PlayStation 1 prototype called the PlayStation Puga, which housed an entire console inside a standard controller. Speaking on a podcast, Watson showcased the battery-powered device, which was originally engineered to bypass strict import regulations in the Brazilian market. Talking to …

Stepping on yet another rake, Marvel Tokon will seemingly be blocked in over 130 countries on Steam due to PlayStation Network requirements.

Epic Games CEO Tim Sweeney has now shared his thoughts on Destiny 2, suggesting that the game would have survived if Bungie chose to embrace GenAI.

Local game streaming is about to get a whole lot better on Steam, with Valve now supporting the new PyroWave video codec for its Steam Link.

2026 is a year of great change at Xbox, with the appointment of CEO Asha Sharma ushering in new strategies, a change in direction and a ‘reset’ of sorts. Unfortunately, part of this plan seems to include the closure of many different first party studios. While officially, we still do not know exactly what’s in store, insiders have claimed that Microsoft is hoping to still release all of its previously-announced games in one form or another.

Razer has announced the Wuthering Waves Collection, an official lineup of gaming peripherals created in collaboration with Kuro Games. Inspired by the game's newest Resonator, Denia, the collection features a gaming chair, a wireless keyboard, a wireless mouse, and an oversized mouse mat, all designed with custom-themed visuals. The Razer …

Valve has officially released the complete project files and assembly documentation for its experimental Steam Machine e-ink faceplate. The open-source repository allows users with 3D printers to build, program, and install the customisable accessory from scratch. The release (via Brad Lynch) follows the launch of the Steam Machine, which features …

Intel is reportedly preparing two mid-range 22-core “Nova Lake-S” desktop processors, each with a massive 108MB of “bLLC” cache to boost gaming performance. These upcoming models are claimed to be part of the Core Ultra 5 400S processor family. According to Jaykhin (via VideoCardz), both configurations use a single compute …

Zowie has introduced its new XQ esports monitor series, including the XQ2566X and XQ2766X. The lineup uses newly developed QHD Fast TN panels paired with a 360Hz refresh rate and the company’s latest DyAc 3 motion‑clarity technology. Zowie says the new displays are designed for competitive players who prioritise motion …

Cooler Master has expanded its cooling lineup today with the launch of the new MasterFan A Series and MasterFan M Series, both earning top‑tier Cybenetics certification for static pressure performance. The MasterFan A120, A120 FC and the MasterFan M120 ARGB are Cooler Master’s latest 120mm fan releases. All three models …

Philips Evnia has announced the M4 gaming monitor lineup, featuring the 27M4N3500PT and 27M4N5500PT. The new displays introduce a triple-mode feature that lets users toggle between three distinct resolution and refresh-rate configurations via the OSD. The monitors are based on a Fast IPS panel and support three native configurations. In …

Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League has resurfaced this week, as one of the game’s directors has spoken openly about how development shifted away from making a great game and toward heavy monetisation.

Cyberpunk 2077 is back in the spotlight this week. Following the reveal of Cyberpunk: Edgerunners Season 2, set to debut on Netflix later this year, CD Projekt Red has confirmed that the game has now surpassed 40 million copies sold. Cyberpunk 2077 had a huge launch back in 2020, with …

The first wave of Steam Machine units has now begun shipping out to early buyers. Unfortunately, one early adopter has already encountered a serious issue, revealing that the system has its own version of the Xbox 360's 'red ring of death'.

Sony’s move away from physical PlayStation games appears to be firmly underway, as the factory responsible for producing Blu‑ray discs for PS5 titles is already being repurposed, putting an end to fan hopes that Sony would change its mind and reverse course. 

Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Resynced is finally launching this month. Ahead of the July 9th release, Ubisoft has now confirmed global launch times for the game, as well as pre‑load dates for PC, PS5 and Xbox.

Noctua has released an updated product roadmap outlining launch windows for hardware teased at Computex 2026. The updated roadmap shows that Noctua's new low-profile AM5 CPU cooler will be arriving next year, alongside new ‘Noctua Edition' power supplies from Seasonic.  According to VideoCardz, the upcoming low-profile AM5 cooler features a …

InWin has officially launched the Aeon, marking the company's 12th Signature Series chassis. First showcased at CES 2026, the premium full-tower enclosure features mirrored stainless steel, a seamless glass exterior, and an expandable frame design to accommodate high-end hardware. The Aeon uses mirrored stainless steel panels treated with an anti-fingerprint …

Amid a ton of internal changes, insiders have claimed that Xbox employees fear the console maker is “listening to Twitter” too much.

Following the release of Prime 4 last year, a new Metroid game appears to be on its way, with Metroid: Ravenous recently being rated in Brazil.

Square Enix looks to be going all out for Final Fantasy Revelation, with the 3rd entry in this trilogy seemingly getting as many as 9 different sets of DLC.

Initially planned to arrive in late September, Capcom’s Onimusha: Way of the Sword is now set to arrive 3 weeks earlier than expected.

Edifier has launched the Hecate G5 Max wireless gaming headset, bringing professional-grade audio features and massive battery life to the market. Now available, the new mid-range headset is designed for PC gamers, streamers, and audio enthusiasts. The Hecate G5 Max headset features 53mm titanium-coated drivers with PEN titanium diaphragm technology, …

Team OGS has submitted a new HWBOT entry showcasing a Galax GeForce RTX 5090D HOF OC Lab Edition running at 4002MHz. This represents the first validated 4GHz core frequency milestone for an Nvidia Blackwell graphics card under extreme overclocking conditions. Validation (via Wccftech) was achieved through the GPUPI v3.3 32B …