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Valve’s new Steam Machine launched this month with a $1050 price tag, a figure that initially drew criticism but may not seem so insane by the time next-gen consoles roll out. Analysts now suggest that this pricing may be an early indication of where the next Xbox and PlayStation consoles …

A wave of job‑seeking posts from Compulsion Games developers has raised fresh concerns about the studio’s future, with several staff members now publicly indicating they are searching for new roles. This would indicate that word has begun to spread internally that layoffs are coming down the pipeline from Microsoft in …

Sony appears to be cracking down on shovelware on the PlayStation Store, with new publishing guidelines introduced earlier this year that aim to limit low‑effort releases. One publisher has already confirmed that its future games will no longer be allowable on the PS Store as a result of these changes. …

Asus has introduced the Prime AP304 Series ATX cases, offering both standard and ARGB configurations. Interestingly, Asus has also implemented a new patented feature, a new slot vent design to isolate chambers for better airflow.  The new Asus Prime AP304 cases (via Vortez) feature a curved tempered-glass panel that extends …

This week’s GeForce Now update brings six more games to the library, including The Adventures of Elliot: The Millennium Tales, the latest HD-2D game from Square Enix, along with a new round of indie games. Nvidia is also continuing its GeForce Now Summer Sale, offering 35% off annual memberships. The …

Creative has announced the launch of the Creative XF1, a 2.0 desktop speaker system designed for high-end audio. Rolling out across select markets, the compact speakers pair a clean exterior with a 72W RMS power output, dual Hi-Res Audio certification, and wireless connectivity. The XF1 features a fully active two-way …

The latest VR Games Showcase saw a ton of exciting titles announced, including H3VR2; a virtual reality port for the excellent I Am Your Beast and much more.

Bohemia Interactive has marked 25 years since the release of Operation Flashpoint by announcing Arma: Cold War Assault Remastered. The announcement arrives alongside a free playable demo on Steam and the public release of the game's engine source code on GitHub.  For those unfamiliar with the history, Operation Flashpoint was …

PlayStation has confirmed that Grand Theft Auto VI “Plays Best on PS5” detailing its many unique console features including full DualSense support.

According to insiders, God of Way Laufey was seemingly delayed due to GTA VI, with the PS5 exclusive expected to arrive in February/March of next year.

After switching from a Battle Royale to an Extraction Shooter, Halo 'Project Ekur' has reportedly undergone even more changes.

Halo Campaign Evolved looked much better than I was expecting, in part thanks to a fresh set of skulls that make some insanely fun changes to gameplay. Now, with the game just a few more weeks away, Microsoft has confirmed the game's PC system requirements, including recommended specs for 1080p, …

Netflix has been steadily expanding its games library over the past few years, but next week marks its biggest original game yet. Unhinged will be available to all Netflix subscribers next week, offering a unique horror experience.

Pre-orders for Grand Theft Auto 6 are finally going live ahead of the game's November launch on PS5 and Xbox Series X/S consoles. There has been much debate around the potential cost of the game, with some estimates going as high as $120. GTA 6 will be more expensive than a typical AAA game, but not by much. 

Dragon Ball Xenoverse 3 was announced a while back with a very short teaser trailer. Now, we know much more about what to expect from the new game, including some very significant changes to gameplay and an all-new open world city for the player hub. 

Arkane Studios’ Blade project has been surrounded by uncertainty in recent months. The game did not reappear at this year's Xbox Games Showcase and with Microsoft set to announce another round of layoffs across the Xbox division soon, the lack of official news on Blade has led to concern that …

Tencent is reportedly preparing to sell off stakes in several Japanese studios as part of a broader shift in its investment strategy. According to a new Bloomberg report, Tencent is reassessing those deals and considering exits from studios it views as underperforming. One of the companies reportedly affected is Marvelous, …

Initially set to release some time during the Fall of 2026, CI Games’ Lords of the Fallen II has now been delayed to Q1 2027.

Agon by AOC has announced the debut of its Agon 7 series with the launch of the Agon Pro AGP277QKDC gaming monitor. The 26.5-inch professional-grade display is scheduled for release in September 2026 and marks the brand's first model to combine dual-frame mode with a 4th-generation Tandem WOLED panel. The …

The launch of Marathon Season 2.5 will bring with it a number of welcome changes and additions – including the first instance of a PvE game mode: Vault Breaker.

Rebel Wolves has announced an update lowering the PC system requirements for its debut RPG, The Blood of Dawnwalker. The adjustments scale down both the minimum and recommended hardware specifications needed to run the upcoming game at 1080p resolution. The updated minimum configuration shared by the developer on X now …

As they have done for years now, August 2026 will see publisher THQ Nordic go live with their latest video game showcase.

8BitDo has announced two new peripherals to commemorate the Nintendo 64's 30th anniversary: the Retro 87 Mechanical Keyboard N64 Edition in a clear blue colourway and a matching Ultimate 2 Wireless Controller. The Retro 87 Mechanical Keyboard from the 30th-anniversary N64 collection (via Cowcotland) features a clear blue aesthetic with …

In discussing Xbox’s film and TV plans, CEO Asha Sharma has claimed that “Call of Duty is bigger than the Marvel Cinematic Universe.”

A new Linux kernel patch for the NVGrace-GPU VFIO driver has revealed references to Nvidia's upcoming “Blackwell-Next” graphics architecture. Spotted by Phoronix (via VideoCardz), this change adds a readiness check for the supposed new architecture via CXL (Compute Express Link) DVSEC-based (Designated Vendor Specific Extended Capability). Submitted as part of …

Valve already alluded to ‘expanding support' for hardware beyond AMD on SteamOS in a blog post earlier this week, but now the company has also confirmed to The Verge that it is working directly with both Intel and Nvidia. Speaking with The Verge, Valve's Pierre-Loup Griffais confirmed that Intel has …

ASUS also has a bunch of PC hardware deals live for Amazon Prime Day this week, including deals on graphics cards, new monitors, cases, motherboards and more.  For routers, ASUS has discounted the RT‑BE58U, bringing the price down to £87.99. The ZenWiFi BD4 mesh system is also included, with the …

Silverstone has finally launched the FLP03, a retro-inspired microATX chassis that pairs 1990s desktop aesthetics with modern hardware compatibility. Featuring a beige finish, the case has three 5.25″ expansion bays at the front and a functional Turbo button that triggers full-throttle cooling. The FLP03's interior layout accommodates microATX and Mini-ITX …

AMD has officially released FSR 4.1 upscaling for Radeon RX 7000 series graphics cards, expanding the technology to RDNA 3 hardware. Announced by Jack Huynh, the update rolls out via the AMD Software: Adrenalin Edition 26.6.2 driver. According to TechPowerUp, the underlying architecture of this RDNA 3 version of FSR …

Years on from its initial announcement, we have now gotten our first proper details on Netflix’s live-action Gears of War film adaptation.