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Mega Drive and Saturn maker SEGA hopes to one day have its entire back-catalogued history of games “fully playable” – all 4,500 of them.

In recent weeks we’ve seen an increasing amount of talk surrounding PlayStation’s multi-platform plans and their decision to move away from porting their single-player first-party games to PC. While Sony has yet to share a definitive statement on the matter, notable insiders have revealed the primary reasons for this shift in strategy.

Asus has announced the launch of its ROG Strix LC IV series of AIO liquid CPU coolers, featuring the proprietary Asus AIO Q-Connector for cable-free installation. According to Guru3D, the new generation of Asus AIO coolers brings design updates to streamline system assembly. The lineup includes the standard LC model, …

Colorful has announced the Chitu MAG-60 magnetic switch keyboard, a 60% layout model limited to 300 units worldwide. Scheduled for launch on June 30, the keyboard features exclusive magnetic switches and TMR sensing technology, along with an 8000Hz polling rate. This keyboard draws design inspiration from the 2026 Chinese zodiac …

Game Science's action-RPG Black Myth: Wukong has reportedly reached 30 million copies sold globally, according to a recent data update. The title previously set a record on Steam, peaking at over 2.2 million concurrent players during its initial launch period in 2024. The updated sales figure comes via data released …

Modding team Ember Wave has released version 1.0 of the Lies of P Seamless Co-Op Mod, adding full campaign and DLC support to the action title. The project (via Reddit) debuted as a limited build in December 2025 that didn't include campaign support, allowing users to tackle only specific bosses. …

The Epic Games Store has improved a little since first launching, but it still has a long way to go before catching up with the likes of Steam in features. Soon, Epic Games will be ‘rebuilding' the store app from scratch.  The Epic Games Store will be ‘rebuilt' over the …

Over the past few weeks, dataminers have discovered that new versions of the original two Call of Duty Black Ops games will soon be released on platforms like PlayStation and the Xbox PC app. As these are new versions, some fans had expected a remaster, similar to COD 4, but …

Earlier this week, we learned that Xbox is planning to shut down three of its game development studios – Compulsion Games, Ninja Theory and Double Fine. Now just days later, it appears that companies under the Bethesda / Zenimax umbrella are also being targeted. According to George Broussard, a long-time …

Thermal Grizzly has announced two new high-performance thermal interfaces, the Duronaut Pro and Hydronaut Pro, offering enhanced thermal conductivity over their standard predecessors. The manufacturer developed Duronaut Pro with a focus on long-term stability and reduced pump-out effects. This compound combines a specialised silicone oil with aluminium micropowder and zinc …

Outward did huge numbers when it first debuted on Steam several years ago. Now, Outward 2 is on the way, but fans expecting to pick the game up in July as previously announced will be disappointed. Just weeks before the July 2026 launch window, Nine Dots Studio has announced that …

Valve has officially released SteamOS 3.8 following its beta testing period, bringing new features and platform updates to the Steam Deck and initial support for their upcoming desktop system. The update introduces initial support for the Steam Machine and the ability to wake the device from sleep with a connected …

The Steam Controller officially launched last month but sold out within minutes, leading to scalpers attempting to charge console level prices for the gamepad alone. Valve quickly decided to put together a reservation queue system for future stock, but those who signed up to it have an incredibly long wait …

ViewSonic has unveiled the VX24G26J-4K, a new 24-inch gaming monitor that delivers 4K native resolution and offers one of the highest DPI gaming displays on the market. The new VX24G26J-4K display (via TFT Central) features a native resolution of 3840×2160 pixels on a 24-inch panel, which translates to a pixel …

Epic recently revealed their roadmap for the next 12 months of the Epic Games Store – including an overhaul of their launcher.

Following its official announcement earlier this month, the Steam store page for Persona 6 has now gone live - though we still don't have a release date.

For a few years, Sony had been porting over many of its single-player PlayStation 5 games to PC at an increasing rate. This seemed to stop rather suddenly, with the most recent addition being The Last of Us Part II back in early 2025. With rumours claiming that Sony has reversed-course on bringing more single-player titles to PC, PlayStation’s CEO has now officially commented on the matter.

Joining an ever-growing list, Palworld studio Pocketpair have made their stance on the use of GenAI in game development clear.

MSI has introduced the MAG Infinite Z, a compact gaming desktop packing up to an AMD Ryzen 7 9700X processor and up to an Nvidia GeForce RTX 5070 Ti graphics card, all built inside of a 25L chassis.  According to the hardware manufacturer, the MAG Infinite Z is designed for …

Logitech G has expanded its G3 Series ecosystem with the announcement of the G305 X Superlight wireless gaming mouse and the G316 X 98 wired mechanical gaming keyboard. Both products are scheduled for release on June 30th, aiming to deliver high-end features at more accessible price points. Logitech G states …

A few weeks ago, Epic Games quietly announced that Unreal Engine 6 was on the way, with plans to debut with a major Rocket League update. Now, Epic has made its plans for the new Unreal Engine clear, planning an early access period for developers, which will last up to …

Following on from the announcement that the Xbox Series X/S and PS5 upgrade for GTA V will now be free, Rockstar has also announced that pre-orders for the next game, Grand Theft Auto 6, are finally opening up. 

We've seen a number of video game companies targeted by ransomware over the years. In more recent times, companies like CD Projekt Red, Insomniac and Capcom have had to deal with major breaches. Now, it appears that Nintendo has been hit recently.  A group known as ShadowBytes claimed to have …

A few years back, Rockstar finally updated GTA V for modern consoles, bringing a 60FPS mode and ray-traced graphics to PS5 and Xbox Series X/S. Now, with the sequel on the horizon, Rockstar is making the current-gen update for GTA V free for all.  As part of the next GTA …

MSI has announced the launch of the Maestro 500 Wireless headset, a multi-mode audio solution designed for productivity, entertainment, and gaming. The new headset features active noise cancellation, high-resolution drivers, and extensive battery life, targeting multi-platform compatibility across PC, consoles, and mobile devices. The Maestro 50 Wireless headset comes equipped …

Insomniac Games' Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 is getting an update next month to add the 'Brand New Day' suit from the upcoming MCU film.

Following leaks, rumours and datamines, Call of Duty Black Ops 1 and 2 have been officially announced to be coming to modern PlayStation platforms.

Despite offering no word on the heavily rumoured impending lay-offs, Microsoft have confirmed that Xbox will make a showing during Gamescom this August.

Ahead of its official launch on the 9th of July, Ubisoft have confirmed that Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Resynced has “Gone Gold.”

After Epic Games admitted to using genAI to make concept art for Fortnite, Vampire Survivors have announced that they are “reviewing” their upcoming crossover.