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Without Activision Blizzard, it is highly likely that Xbox would have been in a steep decline over the last couple of years, with games like Call of Duty and Candy Crush contributing heavily to Xbox's financials. As it turns out, Blizzard itself has been the top-performing studio under Xbox over the past year.

If you've recently ordered a Steam Machine or Steam Controller, and are based in Europe, then you may soon become the target of scam attempts. Valve has confirmed that its EU distribution partner was recently hit by a cyberattack, leading to customer information being stolen.

When Microsoft first kicked off the current console generation, it opted to launch a cheaper Xbox Series S system at $299. Fast forward six years and the base-model Xbox Series S now costs closer to $400, and a 2TB expansion SSD is more expensive than the day-one price of the console itself. 

The GeForce Now database leak a few years back revealed a ton of unannounced game projects, with one of the biggest being a Final Fantasy 9 Remake. Square Enix producers even hinted at the remake project a while back, but plans for the game appear to have been put on hold.

A third-party application called Asobi: Remote Play for Steam Deck, Steam Machine, and other Linux systems promises to bring PS Plus cloud gaming and PlayStation remote play to more devices. Developed by Inside Internet, the tool supports standard PS4 and PS5 Remote Play, along with PlayStation Plus cloud streaming, without …

Attack Shark has announced the F1 Air, a 39g wireless gaming mouse supporting up to an 8K polling rate and 60,000 DPI.  At the core of the F1 Air sits the PixArt PAW3955MAX sensor supporting 1K, 2K, 4K, and up to 8K polling modes. The sensor covers a sensitivity range …

Noctua has launched a case compatibility database featuring CPU cooler clearance measurements taken by the company for more than 100 PC cases. The tool aims to give builders precise fitment data rather than relying solely on official manufacturer specifications. Checking official vendor specification pages for CPU clearance, VGA, and PSU …

It has been just a couple of months since Square Enix officially announced Final Fantasy 7 Revelation, the final game for the Final Fantasy 7 Remake trilogy. Now, Square Enix is gearing up to show the game in action, with new reveals planned for Gamescom. 

Following its showcase at Computex 2026, BenQ is officially releasing the Mobiuz EX271QMZ gaming monitor to the market. The display features a 26.5-inch 3rd Gen QD-OLED panel with a QHD resolution, a 240Hz refresh rate, and a 0.03ms GTG response time. The Mobiuz EX271QMZ QD-OLED gaming monitor features AMD FreeSync …

Epomaker has officially launched its first audio product, the GX1 wireless gaming headset. Available now, the open-back headset features tri-mode connectivity, 50mm dynamic drivers, 7.1 surround sound support, and a dual-microphone design with environmental noise cancellation. The GX1 uses an open-back earcup design, something that isn't that common in the …

Gamdias has launched the Thor P2 Series power supply line, offering up to 1350W of power and featuring 80 Plus Platinum efficiency and compliance with ATX 3.1 and PCIe Gen 5.1 standards. Available in 850W, 1050W and 1350W, each unit in the series features a fully modular cable layout and …

Synology has launched the DiskStation neo+ series, comprising the DS1825neo+, DS1525neo+, DS925neo+, and DS725neo+. Built on the existing DS Plus platform, these new models introduce a default 4GB non-ECC DDR4 memory configuration designed to lower upfront costs while coexisting alongside standard DS Plus units. Base hardware across the lineup features …

AOC has quietly unveiled the Q25G11SE6, a 24.5inch Fast IPS gaming monitor featuring a QHD resolution, a 360Hz native refresh rate, and a 0.3ms MPRT response time. The Q25G11SE6 (via DisplaySpecifications) display achieves its maximum 360Hz refresh rate via DisplayPort 1.4 using Display Stream Compression (DSC), while capping at 320Hz …

Take Two just held its most recent earnings call, just hours after announcing plans to host the GTA 6 gameplay reveal on Netflix. As you would expect, the publisher is very happy with GTA 6 pre-order numbers, and it has raised its financial forecast for the fiscal year too. 

Leaked Microsoft documents corroborate reports about two separate programs aimed at bringing older Xbox console games to PC, handhelds, and future hardware. The reported plans include a disc-to-digital licence conversion system alongside a native PC emulator for original Xbox and Xbox 360 titles. Under the proposed disc-to-digital scheme, further corroborated …

Following recent rumours, MachineGames has officially announced their latest Quake project. The studio had previously brought new levels to Quake 2. This time around, they've gone back to add new levels to the original Quake.  Quake: Dawn of the Machine was announced during QuakeCon this week. This new episode brings …

Ubisoft has announced the Ghost Recon Insider Program, allowing players to register for early closed playtests of the next upcoming title in the franchise. The announcement arrived during a 25th anniversary event. Registration for the Ghost Recon Insider Program requires a three-step process on the official website. Players must select …

Minecraft is officially getting a bespoke Nintendo Switch 2 upgrade in October – though whether it will be free or not remains to be seen.

With more than two months to go until launch, S-GAME’s highly-anticipated Phantom Blade Zero has now officially gone Gold.

Though it still has a long way to go, Capcom hopes that Monster Hunter Wilds will surpass the total tales of MH: World “over the medium to long term.”

Following its introduction earlier this year, the PlayStation 5 Pro’s ‘Enhanced PSSR’ toggle is now enabled on all systems by default.

Lamzu has officially introduced the Orcus, a 38g finger-grip gaming mouse built with a frosted transparent shell, up to 8KHz polling rate support, and a PixArt PAW Next I sensor. Measuring 92x56x35mm and weighing 38±2g, according to ITHome, the mouse targets competitive players who prefer a compact layout. Its design …

Corsair has acquired the assets of Trak Racer, expanding its sim racing and flight simulation portfolio. Trak Racer, known for manufacturing cockpits, seats, monitor stands, and motion systems, joins Corsair alongside its Fanatec brand to offer a more complete simulator lineup.

Chieftec is stepping up its cooling lineup with the new ICEBERG PRO, a 360mm AIO aimed at high‑performance PC builds and distinguished by a rare addition – an integrated centrifugal fan designed to cool VRMs, M.2 SSDs and nearby memory modules. While most AIOs focus solely on CPU thermals, the …

Sharkoon has introduced its new Rebel P20 Gen2 power supplies, offering ATX 3.1 support, Cybenetics Gold efficiency and fully modular cabling across 750W, 850W and 1000W capacity models.

AOC is adding another excellent looking gaming monitor to its line-up, this one with support for frame rates as high as 500Hz, while keeping the price below £250.

Nvidia has revealed all 26 games coming to GeForce Now throughout August. There will be eight games joining the library this week, followed by 18 more games over the next few weeks, many of which are brand-new releases, like Mortal Shell 2 and Aliens: Fireteam Elite 2. 

Last week, a series of backend updates to the GTA 6 website led many fans to believe that more news would soon be coming. It turns out, they were right. Rockstar has announced plans to show an "extended look" at GTA 6 gameplay later this month. 

A Japanese distributor named ASK has revealed Havn's upcoming BF 360 Flow Solid PC case. Building on the airflow-focused BF 360 lineup launched last year, the new variant replaces the previous translucent glass panel with an opaque, closed left side panel while retaining three pre-installed fans. The Flow Solid model …

The PlayStation Store prematurely detailed Ubisoft’s upcoming Ghost Recon: Wildlands current-gen upgrade, confirming a native update is on its way.