Gaming

The PC edition of Death Stranding 2: On the Beach has been rated by the Entertainment Software Rating Board (ESRB), strongly suggesting a Windows release is coming. If history repeats itself, you might be playing the game on PC just months after the PS5 launch.

The ROG Xbox Ally now supports Default Game Profiles in preview, automatically matching frame-rate and power for 40+ games. That means smoother gameplay with less fiddling, and better battery life when you’re away from a wall socket.

Xbox and Crocs have teamed up to create a controller-inspired clog that brings gamer energy straight to your feet. With bold buttons, stick details and optional game-themed charms, this limited-edition drop is weird, wonderful and very Xbox.

Valve has confirmed that its upcoming Steam Machine will be priced “in line with the current PC market” rather than being subsidised like traditional consoles. The move signals a shift in hardware strategy and sets new expectations for buyers.

Microsoft is reportedly warning retail partners of another price increase for Xbox Series X and S consoles, prompted by severe global RAM and memory-chip shortages. The crunch is hitting harder than your usual supply issue.

Ubisoft and Tencent have sealed a €4 billion deal to create “Vantage Studios”, giving Tencent a 26.3% economic stake while Ubisoft retains control. The move could reshape how big-game studios fund major titles, and what that means for your next Assassin’s Creed or Far Cry.

Ubisoft has revealed Teammates, a playable generative-AI experiment where NPCs react, converse and fight alongside you in real time. It could redefine how we play games. However, it also comes with major caveats about control, creativity and community trust.

The Xbox Full Screen Experience (FSE) is rolling out to Windows-based handhelds, giving older devices console-style UI and freeing up system resources for gamers. It’s not just about aesthetics, as both performance and battery life are on the line.

You can now gift games directly on the Epic Games Store, complete with custom messages, scheduled delivery and support for game editions and add-ons. Every gift also earns Epic Rewards, making it easier to surprise friends while stacking credit for your next purchase.

EA SPORTS is shelving its usual yearly release of F1 26, instead offering a paid 2026 season expansion for F1 25. Additionally, it's promising a completely reimagined F1 game in 2027 to raise the bar for sim racing.

Rising memory prices are putting serious pressure on GPU makers, and the budget graphics-card segment may be the first casualty. AMD and Nvidia are reportedly considering cuts that could reshape the entry-level market.

Roblox will soon require facial age verification for all chat features, enforcing age-based communication groups and introducing major safety upgrades to protect younger users globally.

The ROG Xbox Ally X is already in short supply despite its $999 price and niche category — but that’s not a disaster. In fact, it’s a strong signal: demand has out-paced ASUS’s expectations, suggesting the market for high-end handheld gaming PCs is real.

AMD says FSR Redstone lands in Black Ops 7 tomorrow on Radeon RX 9000, pairing ray regeneration with machine learning frame generation. It’s a high-profile testbed for smoother motion and sharper visuals in live matches.

What’s happened? Red Dead Redemption is coming to mobile as part of the Netflix Games catalog, giving subscribers a console-era classic on their phones. The 2010 Western and its Undead Nightmare expansion are both bundled in. This is important because: Netflix is not just padding its games tab, it is dropping one of Rockstar’s most […]

Valve brings Android and VR apps to SteamOS, marking a major step toward cross-platform gaming with its new Arm-powered Steam Frame headset.

Valve is trying to ease the PC gaming experience in a lot of ways with the Steam Machine. But it's true potential lies further in the future, and at the whim of PC gaming labels.

Valve has unveiled the Steam Frame, a standalone wireless VR headset designed to stream games from your PC or run titles natively, all built around SteamOS. With dual 2160×2160 displays per eye, inside-out tracking, and zero base-stations needed, it marks Valve’s biggest hardware push yet.

Valve has officially launched the new Steam Machine: a compact, SteamOS-powered gaming box that claims to deliver more than six times the horsepower of a Steam Deck. Paired with a revamped Steam Controller, it’s Valve’s stake in living-room gaming.

The Logitech G309 Lightspeed wireless gaming mouse is now $49.99, 44% off its regular price. Get high-speed precision, 300-hour battery life, and pro-grade features for less.

Sony’s making a 27-inch PlayStation monitor for PS5-at-a-desk gaming. Expect 120 Hz on console, up to 240 Hz on PC, VRR, HDR tone mapping, and a built-in controller hook, launching in 2026.

Bethesda’s executive producer Todd Howard has reaffirmed that The Elder Scrolls VI remains “a long way off,” despite being announced in 2018. With most of the studio’s resources still tied up in other projects, the team says fans shouldn’t expect a release or major reveal anytime soon. It’s time to reset expectations.

Microsoft’s new Xbox dev kit leans into Windows-style tools so games line up across console, PC, and handhelds. The payoff for players, cleaner co-op, quicker patches, and saves that follow you wherever you play.

The Razer Orochi V2 Wireless Gaming Mouse is now just $33.99 (51% off), offering lightweight design, long battery life, and pro-level performance at a budget price.

Halo Infinite is officially winding down. With Operation: Infinite arriving November 18, players get one last major update, complete with a 100-tier pass, XP boosts, and fresh cosmetics. All this, before the game shifts into long-term maintenance. No more new maps, no more big seasonal drops; Halo Studios is now focusing on the franchise’s future. If you’ve been waiting to jump back in, this is the moment.

The ASUS TUF Gaming RTX 5060 Ti is now $399.99 (26% off). Once overpriced, this powerful midrange GPU is finally a solid value for gamers looking to upgrade.

GTA 6 has been pushed back once again — this time to November 19, 2026. Rockstar says it needs extra time to deliver the level of polish fans expect, meaning players will have to wait nearly six more months beyond the previous May date. It’s a frustrating delay for one of the most anticipated games ever, but if history tells us anything, more time in the oven could mean a smoother, better launch when it finally lands.

Cloud gaming just became way more real on Sony’s handheld. The PlayStation Portal now supports streaming your digitally owned PS5 games through the cloud, meaning you no longer need your console powered on at home to play. With wider game access, smoother streaming, and smarter connectivity, this update transforms the Portal from a niche remote-play gadget into a genuinely useful travel-friendly PS5 companion.

Valve just rolled out display-off downloads for the Steam Deck, meaning your games and updates can now install while the screen stays dark. It’s a small change with big impact: less battery drain, fewer heat spikes, and no more staring at a progress bar when you just want to play. Leave it overnight and wake up ready to game.

Preload hits November 10 and the PC build unlocks the evening of November 13 on the West Coast. With storage, drivers, and security handled now, you are set to dial in frames and jump straight into a match.

AMD walked back confusion around "maintenance mode" and confirmed RX 5000 and RX 6000 cards still get day-one game support. Two driver branches stay, but launch-day profiles, stability updates, and security fixes continue.

Microsoft is expanding Windows 11’s full screen experience for handhelds, starting with ASUS ROG Ally models and rolling to MSI Claw. Paired with the Xbox app, it brings a cleaner, console-style launcher to portable PCs.

Google’s Holiday 100 distills a billion daily shopping searches into gift ideas that are actually trending. Projectors surge, wellness gets a lift, and practical picks rise too, so you can shop faster with fewer misses.

No one likes staring at a loading screen when they could be mid-race or crushing boss fights. Sandisk has exactly what every handheld fanatic, console purist, or PC power user needs for storage that can be the difference between “game on” and “game over.” Sandisk has built a lineup of storage solutions tailored to every […]

AI is creeping deeper into game development — not just helping fix bugs or generate voice lines, but inching toward creating full games. Razer CEO Min-Liang Tan believes AI-built hits could arrive in as little as two years, sparking excitement and worry in equal measure. It’s a future full of promise, but one that has many wondering what happens to creativity, game quality, and the people who make the worlds we love.

AYANEO, known for its high-end gaming handhelds, has teased its first smartphone. Early reveals show built-in shoulder buttons and a design tailored for gamers. With physical controls, possible sliding mechanisms, and game-first instincts, this phone may re-imagine what a mobile gaming device can be.

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