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MSI gave us a slew of new hardware deals earlier this month as part of its Spring Sale. Now this week, the company is kicking off its Gaming Week promotion, slashing prices across a range of GeForce RTX 50 series graphics cards, targeting everything from high-end 4K GPUs to more affordable models that target 1440p and 1080p gaming.

GAMDIAS has introduced the ATLAS M5 series, a new line of mid‑tower PC cases designed to offer wider component visibility and improved airflow. The range includes two models, the ATLAS M5 and the ATLAS M5 CG, with the latter being distinguished by a single-piece curved tempered glass panel.

AMD has officially launched the FidelityFX Super Resolution (FSR) SDK 2.2, marking a major milestone in the evolution of its FSR "Redstone" technology stack. The updated SDK provides developers with the tools to implement FSR 4.1, Ray Regeneration 1.1, and Frame Generation 4.0 into their titles. 

While Capcom have claimed that they won’t use any Gen-AI art assets, the publisher is “currently testing out various methods of usage across our departments.”

Final Fantasy’s Yoshi-P has spoken on why he believes younger audiences are not as engaged with the franchise as they used to be back in the day.

Nacon appears to be continuing to struggle, with the publisher announcing that 4 of its subsidiaries have now filed for insolvency.

Battlefield Hardline is officially being delisted from consoles and going offline this upcoming May – though PC players are safe for now.

MSI is looking to capitalise on the launch of the tactical RPG sequel, Solasta 2, by bundling the game with its latest high-end QD-OLED displays. The promotion highlights two specific monitors from MSI's 2026 lineup: the MPG 271QR QD-OLED X50 and the MAG 272UP QD-OLED X24. The flagship of this …

Geometric Future has officially expanded its “Model” series with the introduction of the Model 3. Drawing clear design inspiration from the larger Model 5, this latest entry adopts a more compact footprint, therefore changing compatibility with components. Measuring 235 x 440 x 400mm, the Model 3 (via ITHome) adopts an …

In recent years, Mojang has been hard at work on expanding Minecraft beyond the main game through multiple spin-offs. Over the weekend during Minecraft Live 2026, the next big spin-off title was announced, and it's a sequel to one of the best spin-offs so far. 

Over the years, CD Projekt Red has dabbled in tabletop gaming from time to time. Following the success of a licensed Witcher board game, CD Projekt Red surprised fans this month with the announcement of an official Cyberpunk Trading Card game. Initially seeking $100,000 in crowd funding, the game has surpassed expectations, raising over $12 million so far.

The original Nintendo Switch had a fantastic first year on the market, primarily driven by major exclusive games like The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild and Super Mario Odyssey. As it turns out, the Nintendo Switch 2 is on an even more impressive run, with sales up by around 45% compared to the original console during the same time period. 

Techland continues to bring major updates to Dying Light: The Beast. While we are still awaiting an official press release, IGN has reported that Dying Light: The Beast Restored Land is on the way, a new edition of the game that includes all previous DLC, alongside new content for a new, lower price.

Square Enix has often made efforts to experiment with major new technologies. Back when cloud computing was all the rage, Square Enix announced several major projects utilising it. The same thing happened when NFTs and blockchain technologies had a brief stint in the limelight. Now for 2026, Square Enix is focused on AI. 

Microsoft had its first Xbox showcase of the year back in January, giving us new looks at upcoming games like Fable and Forza Horizon 6. Now, the next showcase has been pencilled in, and it is happening later this week.  Notably, this next Xbox games showcase will be the first …

Nightdive Studios’ System Shock Remake has gotten its 2.1 ‘Parity Patch’ update; available right now across all platforms.

Following its PS5 launch last year, Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 is officially set to receive its free PSVR 2 update next month.

Over 6 months on from its initial tease, Guilty Gear Strive’s 2.0 update is finally set to launch early next month alongside a new character.

Despite a somewhat contentious launch, Pearl Abyss’ ambitious Crimson Desert has officially sold over 2 million copies in its first 24 hours.

The European Union is pushing for tighter right-to-repair legislation for consumer electronics, and we are already starting to see some results. Nintendo is reportedly already preparing a Switch 2 hardware revision, which will comply with the new EU rules by making the internal battery easily replaceable. 

With user sentiment toward Windows 11 reaching a new low, evidenced by the increasingly popular “Microslop” slang, Microsoft appears to have finally hit the brakes. The software giant is now acknowledging that its aggressive push for AI integration and a “simplified” UI has come at the expense of core OS …

Sony has officially lifted the curtain on its “Project Amethyst” collaboration with AMD, confirming that machine learning-based frame generation is headed to PlayStation hardware. The news comes alongside the debut of PSSR 2.0, which has recently been rolled out to 12 games. This update finally leverages the full AI capabilities …

The rumor surrounding an RTX 5070 Laptop GPU with 12GB of VRAM isn't new, but after the latest findings, it's almost certainly in development. Evidence has shifted from vague speculation to appearing in official, public-facing documentation from Lenovo. As of today, Nvidia still hasn't officially confirmed this SKU, but the …

Valve has officially released the SteamOS 3.8.0 update to the Preview branch, and while the patch notes are extensive, one line has stood out: "Initial support for upcoming Steam Machine hardware". This confirmation comes at a critical time, following a wave of release date uncertainty due to memory shortages.

ASRock is continuing its aggressive expansion into the gaming peripheral market, announcing a fresh lineup of Phantom Gaming and Challenger series monitors. The new headliners, the PG27FFS2E, PG27FFS2E-W, and PG27FFS1A, are clearly aimed at the heart of the competitive-grade market, offering a 240Hz refresh rate and 1ms response times on …

We've seen plenty of wireless earbuds marketed towards the gaming crowd over the years but open-ear designed earbuds have not really been a thing in the gaming market. That is changing this year with the launch of the Asus ROG Cetra Open Wireless earbuds.  The hardware design is particularly clever, …

At this point, CD Projekt Red has firmly established itself as a multi-IP studio, with both The Witcher and Cyberpunk garnering huge amounts of money. However, CDPR is also hard at work on establishing a third pillar for its gaming efforts, the mysterious Project Hadar.

Crystal Dynamics has gone through multiple rounds of layoffs over the past year. Unfortunately, the Tomb Raider studio is still struggling and as a result, another round of layoffs is now taking place. 

Towards the end of last year, leaks revealed that Ubisoft and Netflix were finally moving forward with their Assassin's Creed TV series, with plans to set the show in Ancient Rome, a long-requested time period from fans of the games. Now, Ubisoft and Netflix have made it official and announced …

Warhammer 40K: Space Marine 2 has enjoyed a positive reception overall, but its latest DLC sparked immediate backlash. The Chapter Voice Pack, released this week for around $5, was criticised for offering minimal content and inconsistent implementation. Focus Entertainment has now reversed course, making the DLC free and issuing refunds to …