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Sharkoon has announced the Skiller SGM70W, an ultra-lightweight gaming mouse weighing 49g. The mouse features the PixArt PAW3395 optical sensor and supports both wired and wireless connectivity. Designed for competitive gaming, the mouse includes an 8000Hz polling rate in wireless mode. The Skiller SGM70W sensor delivers a maximum resolution of …

Ever since taking over Xbox a couple of months ago, new CEO, Asha Sharma, has been on a mission to win back ‘core' fans. So far, we've seen Game Pass prices drop and a promising effort to rebrand Xbox ahead of the next-gen console launch. Now, Sharma is ending development …

Back in 2010, Eugen Systems launched its military RTS game R.U.S.E., published by Ubisoft. Unfortunately, the game was short-lived, as it was delisted from digital storefronts like Steam in 2015. Now, Eugen Systems is bringing the game back and has given it a surprise re-release on Steam. After being unavailable …

Just weeks ago, MindsEye shipped a new DLC, allegedly parodying the ‘sabotage' effort that took place against the game while in development. Now, Build a Rocket Boy is reportedly undergoing a massive downsizing.  According to a Kotaku report, Build a Rocket Boy is letting go of around 170 staff members. …

The new Steam Controller launched on Monday as planned, but it sold out instantly and ended up in the hands of a number of scalpers trying to charge hundreds for it. Valve has admitted that demand was higher than it expected, but more stock is on the way.  In a …

Aside from 007 First Light and continued development on Hitman: World of Assassination, IO Interactive does have one other game in the works. Codenamed Project Fantasy, this is supposed to be a fantasy-themed action game.  Project Fantasy has been named in leaks before, but IO Interactive CEO, Hakan Abrak, addressed …

Not all fans were impressed with the reveal for Horizon Hunters Gathering, but development has continued. The latest closed playtest is now due to take place, with Sony inviting fans to sign up to participate.  The next playtest for Horizon Hunters Gathering will take place from May 22nd to May …

A few months on from its last major milestone, Remedy Entertainment have announced that 2019’s Control has now sold over 6 million copies.

May’s Humble Choice line-up features a number of heavy-hitters, including Diablo IV, Shin Megami Tensei V and Crysis 3 Remastered.

XPG has announced the launch of its Novakey RGB DDR5 memory series, featuring a patented “Infinity Mirror” heat sink design. The new flagship modules offer speeds up to 6400MT/s and capacities up to 32GB per module. Aimed at mainstream gamers and creative professionals, the Novakey RGB DDR5 modules use optical …

Fanatical is offering multiple Build Your Own Bundles for the next few weeks, including a ‘Legendary’ and ‘Capcom Masters’ bundle.

Mionix has announced the Avior Air Carbon Fiber, a new limited-edition gaming mouse featuring a handmade carbon fibre shell and an eye-watering price. The Avior Air Carbon Fiber introduces a redesigned Avior body, shifting from a balanced hump to a rear-placed, back-loaded profile optimised for claw, fingertip, and hybrid grips. …

With the Switch 2 gearing up for its second year on the market, insiders have claimed that work is underway on a number of IPs including Zelda and Smash Bros.

Last night, the Steam Controller officially hit the Steam store and immediately sold out. Scalpers are already trying to sell the gamepad for far above its market value, but a new wave of stock could be landing soon, as import records indicate that Valve is preparing to launch the Steam Machine or Steam Frame very soon. 

Right up until Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 in 2025, Activision has continued to support last-generation consoles, bringing new titles to Xbox One and PS4 systems well into the Xbox Series X/S and PS5 lifecycle. That is finally going to change this year. 

Remedy Entertainment has delivered its latest quarterly update, bringing updates on several in-development projects. At this point, the sequel to Control is nearing the finish line, with marketing set to ramp up over the Summer ahead of launch.  Control: Resonant is the sequel to Remedy's 2019 action game. This time …

The be quiet! Dark Rock series has been legendary for more than a decade at this point. This month, they are launching their best version yet, the new Dark Rock Pro 6 and the Dark Rock 6, featuring an all-new design to deliver as much cooling performance as possible.

We've entered a new month, which means it is time for another wave of Game Pass titles. The headliner for May 2026 should come as no surprise, as Playground Games' Forza Horizon series returns with its sixth entry. There are a dozen or so other games hitting Game Pass before …

Yesterday as part of the Star Wars May 4th celebrations, MSI teased a new limited-edition graphics card. This time around, we seem to be getting a custom RTX 5080, featuring new from The Mandalorian and Grogu. We don't have all the details just yet, like a price or release date, …

Playground Games has announced that Forza Horizon 6 has officially gone gold, confirming the final version is ready ahead of its May 19th launch. The developer also detailed platform-specific performance targets, storage requirements, and an expanded soundtrack featuring nine radio stations for the game's Japan setting. Xbox Series X and …

Grand Theft Auto 6 is launching later this year, but only for current-generation consoles like the Xbox Series X/S and PS5. A PC version is expected to arrive eventually, but according to Take-Two CEO, Stauss Zelnick, PC players aren't necessarily the 'core audience. 

Despite leaks claiming that the game would be current-gen only, insiders have discovered evidence of Call of Duty Modern Warfare 4 being tested on PS4.

Reception towards Ubisoft’s multiplayer-focused Assassin’s Creed Invictus during recent playtests has reportedly been “really bad.”

In an effort to regain their footing in the industry, gaming retail giant GameStop is planning to make a bid to acquire eBay for $56 Billion.

Samsung, SK Hynix, and Micron have reportedly initiated the pre-development phase for DDR6 memory substrates. The major memory manufacturers have requested that substrate partners begin designing components based on partial design data, including early specifications for memory thickness, stack-up structures, and wiring, to prepare prototypes for validation. The report, from The …

With the launch of its latest expansion, Diablo IV has managed to surpass its previous peak player count on Steam with a CCU of just under 65 thousand.

Enad Global 7 has announced that Far Far West, the recently released stylized western co-op action title developed by Evil Raptor and published by Fireshine Games, has surpassed 500,000 units sold. The milestone was reached during its first weekend following the Steam Early Access launch on April 28th. According to …

Noctua has published a technical blog detailing why chromax.black versions of its fans often launch months or years after the standard brown and beige models. The company attributes these delays to the complex engineering required when introducing new pigments into the injection moulding process, which can alter material properties and …

AOC has launched the Q27G4KDP OLED gaming monitor in China, featuring a dual-mode design that lets users switch between QHD at 540Hz and HD at 720Hz. According to DisplaySpecifications, the AOC Q27G4KDP uses LG's 4th-generation OLED panel with a 4-stack Primary RGB Tandem structure and AGLR (anti-glare low reflection) technology. …

Heroes of Might and Magic: Olden Era has recouped its entire development budget within 24 hours of its Steam Early Access launch. Developer Unfrozen and publisher Hooded Horse confirmed the milestone following the game's release on April 30th, which saw the title surpass 250,000 copies sold during its first day …