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It would seem that Microsoft has more plans in place to grow its PC gaming presence. It turns out Microsoft may be working with Blizzard to open up the Battle net platform to third-party developers in the future.

It would seem that there is a surprise new Palworld game coming out soon. Shortly after the main game's 1.0 launch, a new mobile spin-off called Palworld Online has been announced. Palworld Online isn't made by PocketPair directly, but was instead handled by a Singapore-based studio and mobile game publisher, …

Yunzii has launched the Yunzii IF68, a compact 65% wireless mechanical keyboard featuring a built-in TFT display, QMK/VIA support, and gasket-mount construction. The IF68 keyboard features a 63-key layout paired with a multifunction control dial. Replacing the traditional navigation keys found on the company's AL68 model, an integrated 200×480 TFT …

Halo: Campaign Evolved has launched to relatively modest reviews from critics, and a mixed reception from fans - with interest appearing to be quite low.

6 years on from its limited Switch release, Super Mario Sunshine is finally coming to Switch 2 next week via Nintendo Switch Online.

As was previously announced, the Xbox Series family of consoles have now gotten a price hike – with a 1TB Series X now setting you back £669.99.

One of the biggest news stories of the year (in the video games space at least) was the announcement that Sony would officially stop printing PlayStation game discs come January 2028. Reactions to the news were swift and visceral, with countless fans expressing their disdain for the move. Finally, after a month of silence, Sony has officially commented on the matter once again.

Cougar has expanded its CPU cooling lineup with the introduction of the FRZ 412 ARGB and FRZ 412 Elite ARGB single-tower coolers. Both models offer a 240W TDP rating alongside broad Intel and AMD socket support. The standard FRZ 412 ARGB (via ITHome) incorporates a top-mounted dot-pixel display for real-time …

AOC has introduced the K27U3FD, a 27-inch Fast IPS monitor featuring a dual-mode design that lets users switch between 5K resolution at 75Hz and QHD mode running up to 300Hz. When in 5K mode at 5120×2880, the display produces a pixel density of 218ppi. According to DisplaySpecifications, the Fast IPS …

Keychron has teased a new fingertip variant of its G6 HE gaming mouse, chopping off the back of the shell to lower weight and create a more compact design. The concept shared on X retains core features from the standard G6 HE, including MagOptic switches, programmable side buttons, a PAW3955 …

Original Windows Task Manager developer Dave W. Plummer has revealed a new macOS port of the classic system utility. Currently in beta, the Mac version, named Task Manager OG (TMOG), aims to offer an alternative to Apple's native Activity Monitor. Plummer (via Tom's Hardware) shared details and screenshots of the …

PlayStation seem to have severely shot themselves in the disc with the announcement that they will be getting rid of physical media come 2028.

Razer doesn't do a lot of mergers and acquisitions, but that changed this week with the announcement that Razer has acquired StreamElements, one of the most widely used creator tool platforms for streamers and YouTubers. 

MSI has detailed the new performance optimisations within its Click BIOS X platform, focusing on AMD EXPO Ultra Low Latency (EXPO ULL) support and its built-in High-Efficiency Mode. These two features target reduced RAM latency to improve frame rates in gaming without requiring manual sub-timing adjustments, but while one requires …

Fritz! has released a new FRITZ! Lab beta update for the FRITZ!Box 5690 Pro, enabling native support for the Matter smart home standard without requiring the separate FRITZ!Smart Gateway. With the latest FRITZ! Lab firmware, the FRITZ!Box 5690 Pro becomes the first FRITZ! router to act as a Matter bridge. This allows Smart Home devices …

Sony’s decision to kill off discs for its future PlayStation titles has proven controversial to say the least. However, how many physical games nowadays can actually be played straight away without first sitting through a download?

Lian Li already makes some of the best‑looking ARGB fans on the market, but today the company is adding to the roster with the new UNI FAN FLEX series, introducing updated SL FLEX and CL FLEX models.

Control Resonant is shaping up to be a significantly longer game than its predecessor. According to lead gameplay designer Sergey Mohov, the sequel’s main campaign will run for around 30 hours, with a full completionist playthrough expected to reach roughly 50 hours.

Razer has announced the Huntsman V3 HE Magnetic 8KHz line, expanding its gaming keyboard range with more options featuring Hall Effect magnetic switches and true 8000Hz polling. Available in Tenkeyless and Mini 65% form factors, the keyboards introduce new input controls alongside browser-based customisation. Razer equips the Huntsman V3 HE …

Geralt is officially returning in The Witcher 3: Songs of the Past. Doug Cockle, the long‑time voice of the White Wolf, has shared a new image on social media showing him back in the recording booth working on new dialogue for the upcoming expansion.

Microsoft is setting new targets for Xbox’s future. Following the company’s latest earnings report, Xbox CEO Asha Sharma has shared a memo with staff outlining plans to return Xbox to revenue and player growth over the next fiscal year.

EA’s long‑running buyout saga is now nearing its conclusion. After clearing regulatory hurdles, the company says it now expects the merger to close next week, marking the end of EA’s time as a publicly traded company.

Humble is offering a ‘Rage Inducing Difficult Games’ bundle, including the likes of GRIME, Getting Over It, Lorn’s Lure and more.

As part of their annual report, Frictional Games revealed that they are “planning to release a new version of Amnesia: The Dark Descent at the end of 2026.”

Celebrating the publisher’s 40th anniversary, Bethesda Softworks have now unveiled their brand new ‘retro’ inspired logo:

This week’s free Epic Games Store offering is OTXO: a brutal top-down twin-stick shooter roguelite inspired by the likes of Hotline Miami.

Asus has announced two new additions to its ProArt display lineup, the 26.5-inch PA279CDV and the 31.5-inch PA329CDV. Both monitors feature 4K QD-OLED panels, 120Hz refresh rates, and factory calibration for creative workflows. Asus states both displays deliver up to 1000nits peak brightness across a 3% window, alongside true 10-bit …

Cooler Master has revealed two new CPU air coolers, the DT600 and DT621. Both models feature a new honeycomb top panel design, with the DT600 offering a single-tower design and the DT621 using a dual-tower configuration. Both models are available in black and white. Cooler Master builds the DT600 (via …

Valve has shared new details on the reservation and waitlist system for the Steam Machine. The company now expects to clear the entire reservation queue by the end of 2026, meaning anyone who signed up before today should get their chance to purchase the system sometime between now and late …

Gearbox is beginning to tease the next major Borderlands 4 expansion. Story Pack 2 is set to arrive in September and early details confirm that the update will include a new playable Vault Hunter, making it one of the more substantial additions planned for the game. Gearbox has outlined the …