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Since as far back as 2017, Garry’s Mod creator Garry Newman has been working on a spiritual successor to the iconic Source Engine-based sandbox. Utilising Valve's new Source 2 Engine, Newman’s upcoming project – s&box – has now finally gotten an official release date.

At CES earlier this year, MSI revealed its newly overhauled Prestige laptop line. Following on from weeks of availability over in the US, the new Prestige 16 and Prestige 14 laptops are available throughout the UK.

Razer is stepping away from its gamer aesthetic to challenge the productivity market. The newly unveiled Razer Pro Type Ergo is a wireless split-ergonomic keyboard designed for professionals.  The Pro Type Ergo uses a split layout that positions the keys in a tented, angled configuration, keeping the user's hands and …

Following on from leaks last week, Sony has officially announced the next round of free games for PlayStation Plus subscribers. In April, those subscribed to the lowest tier (or higher) will get three free games to claim, including the 2023 reboot of Lords of the Fallen.  Lords of the Fallen …

A year after their Computex 2025 announcement, Noctua and Asetek have confirmed that their joint flagship AIO liquid coolers have completed the Production Validation Test (PVT) phase. This milestone marks the final hurdle before mass production, with both companies officially targeting a global retail launch in Q2 2026. The heart …

Cooler Master has launched its latest trio of high‑end cooling fans. The new MasterFan M120 ARGB, A120, and A120 FC step beyond the company’s usual 25mm frames, adopting a thicker 30mm design. The thicker frame gives room for steeper blade geometry, resulting in higher static pressure. According to EXPreview (via …

Late last year, the US Patent Office opened up a 're-examination' of a patent that gave Nintendo ownership over a common videogame mechanic - summoning an NPC to fight for you. Now months later, this process has resulted in the patent being revoked.

Right before Embracer Group slammed the brakes on its acquisition spree, the company had bought up the Lord of the Rings IP. Now, Embracer is looking to leverage some of its best studios to put together a new LOTR videogame. According to Insider Gaming, Embracer Group is working on a …

Ahead of its official launch, Capcom has confirmed that PRAGMATA has now gone Gold – alongside confirmation that it is in fact not a secret Mega Man game.

In a surprise announcement, Stellar Blade studio SHIFT UP revealed that they have fully acquired Shinji Mikami’s brand new studio UNBOUND.

Blizzard have announced and released the first couple chapters of their brand new 40-part Overwatch: Undivided Webtoon; available now.

Crimson Desert was a hotly-anticipated brand new IP prior to its official launch earlier this month, with the ambitious open-world title garnering a ton of attention thanks to its pretty visuals, freeform gameplay and player agency. Upon its launch however, the game suffered from a number of issues, including rather awkward controls. Fortunately, the team at Pearl Abyss have been quick to respond to criticisms – with Crimson Desert having now climbed its way to a ‘Very Positive’ score on Steam.

AMD's quiet rebranding trend continues, with the latest victim being the company's latency-reduction software. Following the recent transition that saw the “FidelityFX” moniker stripped away in favour of a unified “FSR” prefix, a new commit in the FSR SDK 2.2 suggests that Anti-Lag 2 is being prepared for a name …

Panel manufacturer AUO is set to make a significant splash at the upcoming Touch Taiwan 2026 trade show in Taipei. Leading its gaming-focused lineup is a world-first 24-inch Full HD panel capable of a staggering 800Hz refresh rate. As reported by Prad, the company is also addressing the high-resolution enthusiast …

Micron is reportedly working on a major architectural shift in graphics memory that could change how mid-range GPUs and AI accelerators are designed. According to recent reports, the company is developing vertically stacked GDDR, a new memory category intended to sit between the “standard” discrete GDDR we see on consumer …

For years now, Epic Games and Disney have had a close working relationship. Unreal Engine has been used for Disney Park attractions and film productions, while Disney has also leveraged Fortnite to promote its treasure trove of IP. It is now being claimed that Disney executives are waiting for their opportunity to swoop in and buy Epic Games outright. 

Fans of the Deus Ex franchise must unfortunately brace for more bad news. Eidos Montreal has been hit with another wave of layoffs, reducing headcount for a third year in a row, indicating that a new major game is not close to coming out. In a statement shared this week, …

Earlier this year, Nvidia revealed DLSS 4.5, bringing new features to RTX 50 series graphics cards, including 6X and Dynamix Frame Generation modes in supported games. As of today, DLSS 4.5 is now rolling out to the masses.

The next entry in the Serious Sam series has been officially announced, with the co-op focused Shatterverse set to launch some time this year.

Following the release of South of Midnight, Compulsion Games have confirmed that their next project will once again be a brand new IP.

ARC Raiders’ next big update is here, with the Flashpoint Update officially going live later today alongside new weapons, enemies and more.

During the latest shareholder meeting, Pearl Abyss’s CEO spoke on the future of Crimson Desert; cut features and the potential for official modding tools.

ID-Cooling is continuing its aggressive expansion of the Frozn lineup with the launch of the Frozn A620 SLK. This new CPU air cooler introduces a “hybrid” architecture , integrating two “half-tower” fin stacks into a single 160mm-tall unit. The primary innovation of the Frozen A620 SLK (via ITHome) is its …

New Xbox CEO Asha Sharma has officially retired the controversial “This is an Xbox” marketing campaign. The initiative, which debuted in late 2024, sought to brand everything from smart TVs to handhelds as an Xbox, suggesting that dedicated hardware was optional. According to a Microsoft spokesperson, Sharma pulled the plug …

Microsoft has confirmed its plans for the summer Xbox Games Showcase. There will once again be a day of announcements in June, followed by a special Direct presentation on Gears E-Day, the latest game in the Gears of War franchise.  The showcase, announced by newly appointed Xbox CEO, Asha Sharma, …

The competitive fighting game scene is bracing for a packed summer. In addition to Marvel Tōkon: Fighting Souls, developer Gameplay Group International has locked in a July 2nd release date for Avatar Legends: The Fighting Game. The 2D brawler, which brings the elemental combat of the Avatar universe to life, …

Following the announcement that it has filed for insolvency, Nacon is looking to sell off one of its biggest studios ‘Spiders’; the team behind Greedfall.

7 years on from its initial launch, Capcom is set to release a new version of Devil May Cry 5 – with a ‘Hunter Edition’ having been rated for Switch 2.

Following the success of V Rising, Sunlock Studios have confirmed that they are currently working on their “most ambitious project yet.”

2026 looks to be a solid year for Nintendo, with plans for a new version of Ocarina of Time and the release of The Duskbloods – among other upcoming projects.