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Samsung’s first 6K gaming monitor is here to humble your GPU

The Odyssey G80HS is a 6K display built for productivity and high-end gaming, with a 3K 330Hz mode for fast-paced titles that benefit more from higher frame rates.
Sony PS5 Pro Shot with Blue Light

Sony apparently thinks the best fix for slow PS5 sales is… another PlayStation

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PlayStation State of Play returns June 2 with Marvel’s Wolverine leading the lineup

Neighborhood, Nature, Outdoors

Forza Horizon 6 gives Game Pass its next must-play

Fortnite

Fortnite is back on the App Store worldwide as Epic and Apple’s battle enters its final phase

PlayStation Plus

PlayStation Plus is getting more expensive right before everyone comes back

Ghost of Yotei official screenshot

Sony no longer wants “PlayStation exclusive” games to get a PC launch

Two Steam Controllers in use with the Steam Deck

Valve’s Steam Controller just got a lot more useful outside Steam

Game Over Text Pacman

California wants to stop publishers from killing online games, and it just made some progress

A customized Xbox Elite Series 2 controller made in Design Lab.

Xbox Elite 3 controller leak shows a familiar design garnished with some mysterious buttons

Accessories, Sunglasses, Glasses

Asus ROG and Xreal just built the AR glasses gamers have been waiting for, at a price that stings

Xbox Controller

A new Xbox controller is coming and it’s not what you’d expect

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AMD RX 7800

AMD is bringing FSR 4.1 upscaling to older GPUs like an elixir of new gaming life

AMD is bringing FSR Upscaling 4.1 to Radeon RX 7000 GPUs this July, with RX 6000 support arriving in early 2027, covering over 300 games at launch.
Steam Controller Top view

The Steam Controller will scream if you drop it, and I don’t know how to feel about it

Valve tucked a funny Easter egg into the new Steam Controller, and now people are dropping their sold-out $99 controllers just to trigger the iconic Wilhelm scream.
An ambush in Arc Raiders

I played like a rat in Arc Raiders, and the loot was disgustingly good

After one shamelessly patient Stella Montis run turned a free loadout into multiple weapon blueprints, I finally understood why Arc Raiders players are arguing over rats, free kits, and risk.
Assassin's Creed Codename Hexe Featured Teaser

Assassin’s Creed Hexe leak predicts the return of a legendary hero and I can’t wait for it

New Assassin’s Creed Hexe leaks suggest Ezio Auditore could return as a mentor figure tied to protagonist Anika and the Auditore bloodline.
Xbox Project Helix

I’m still not sold on a disc-less Xbox, but Project Helix feels inevitable now

Leaks tied to Xbox Project Helix suggest Microsoft may launch its next-gen console without a disc drive, alongside a possible Disc2Digital program.
Computer Hardware, Electronics, Hardware

Sony wants AI to turn your gaming moments into shareable highlights

Sony has filed a patent for an AI system that automatically detects and turns your best gaming moments into polished, shareable highlight cards and collectibles.
Steam Machine with Steam Controller

I hate scalpers, and Valve’s Steam Machine queue is exactly what we need

Valve’s database reportedly includes Steam Machine references inside its reservation system code, which could mean the company is preparing a more controlled launch after the Steam Controller scalping mess.
Woman playing Wordle on her smartphone.

Wordle is getting a TV show on NBC, and it already feels like a betrayal

The New York Times is turning Wordle into an NBC primetime game show hosted by Savannah Guthrie and produced by Jimmy Fallon, set to air in 2027.
Art, Collage, Person

Discord Nitro now includes Xbox Game Pass as a freebie

Discord Nitro now comes with Xbox Game Pass Starter Edition, making it a more tempting option for users who spend most of their time gaming with friends.
Nintendo Switch 2

Nintendo has apparently blocked a workaround for watching YouTube on the Switch 2

Switch 2 users found a clever trick to watch YouTube through a hidden browser. Nintendo blocked it within hours, even when there is still no official streaming app nearly a year after launch.
Neighborhood, Nature, Outdoors

Forza Horizon 6’s leaked Steam preload build is already spreading online

Forza Horizon 6 has reportedly leaked through Steam preload files, putting a 155GB build online just days before launch.
Nintendo Switch 2

Nintendo is raising Switch 2 price in the US, but there’s still time left to snag one for less

Nintendo confirmed that the Switch 2 will rise from $449.99 to $499.99 in the US from September 1, alongside price hikes in Europe, Canada, and Japan.
Lucia and her partner rob a store in GTA 6.

GTA 6’s production budget sounds so astronomical you will have a hard time believing it

Analysts are estimating that GTA 6 could cost between $1 billion and $1.5 billion, making it one of gaming’s most expensive projects ever.
A character select screen in Mortal Kombat 1.

Mortal Kombat isn’t done ripping spines out yet

Ed Boon says NetherRealm is pursuing another Mortal Kombat game after Mortal Kombat 1, but the studio still hasn’t revealed a title, release window, platforms, or roster details.
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The Desktop Paradox: I finally understand why gamers hesitate before going OLED

OLED looks perfect, so why isn’t it on your desk? Exploring burn-in fears, MiniLED trade-offs, and why gamers are still torn.
Steam Controller Top view

Valve’s sold-out Steam Controller just became a modder’s playground

Valve has released Steam Controller CAD files under a Creative Commons license, giving modders a way to create custom shells and accessories while stock remains limited.
Xbox Gaming Copilot (Beta) is Available Now on Mobile

Xbox CEO scraps Copilot AI for consoles to refocus the platform on gameplay-first experiences

Microsoft has canceled Xbox Copilot AI development for consoles and mobile, as CEO Asha Sharma shifts focus toward player experience and core platform improvements.
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The next Call of Duty title will test the loyalty (and wallet) of PS4 players

Activision just confirmed the next Call of Duty is not being developed for PS4, ending years of cross-gen support and putting PS4 holdouts in a tough spot as the PS6 timeline looks increasingly uncertain.
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Xbox Game Pass May 2026 lineup is here and it’s massive with Forza Horizon 6 and DOOM leading the way

Xbox Game Pass has confirmed 13 new games for May 2026, featuring big day one titles like Forza Horizon 6, Mixtape, and Subnautica 2.
Key art for Grand Theft Auto VI.

GTA 6 release deadline has a human cost, which isn’t unusual for the gaming industry

New reports from inside Rockstar Games suggest the push to deliver Grand Theft Auto VI is taking a toll on employees, with claims of unpaid overtime, late-night shifts, and tight deadlines.
LG UltraGear 45gx950b

LG’s latest decadent gaming monitor is a 45-inch OLED beauty that pushes 330Hz at 5K

LG’s UltraGear 45GX950B adds AI features like upscaling and scene optimization while keeping the same OLED panel and core specs as its predecessor.
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Xbox mode is landing on all Windows PCs, bringing a full-screen experience

Xbox mode is rolling out to Windows 11 PCs, laptops, and tablets, bringing a controller-friendly, full-screen gaming experience to more players than ever.
Xbox handheld update.

Xbox Ally X gets its own DLSS-rivaling frame upscaling tech, among other updates

Xbox rolled out Auto SR preview for the ROG Xbox Ally X, an OS-level AI upscaler that works on any DirectX 11 or 12 game without developer support.
Sony DualSense controllers PS5 gaming together multiplayer

Sony patent hints at a game system that adjusts difficulty based on how badly you suck at it

A newly surfaced Sony patent outlines an AI system that could monitor player emotions and dynamically adjust game difficulty in real-time.
Key art for Grand Theft Auto VI.

The next Grand Theft Auto will not cost a bomb, after all, as Take-Two CEO talks GTA 6

Take-Two CEO Strauss Zelnick has all but ruled out a super-premium price tag for GTA 6, insisting the game's cost will feel "very reasonable."
Computer Hardware, Electronics, Hardware

PlayStation wants to see your papers before you party chat

PlayStation’s new age checks may protect younger users, though players are not thrilled about handing over a phone number, face scan, or ID just to keep party chat alive.

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