Rumors suggest Xbox Game Pass could get ad-supported tiers, separate cloud gaming, and fewer day-one releases in 2027, but Microsoft says no changes have been finalized.

Sony’s new PlayStation Pulse and premium Pulse Edge wireless headsets bring larger planar drivers, PlayStation Link, Bluetooth, and AI microphones, with Edge adding ANC and upgraded hardware.

Razer's Kraken V4 X Sensa HD Haptics brings physical vibrations, 40mm drivers and THX Spatial Audio to a wired gaming headset.

Xbox Game Pass is getting Dune: Awakening, Minecraft Dungeons II, Gears of War: E-Day, Ninja Gaiden 4 and more through September and early October.

Voicemod is taking its popular voice changer beyond the PC with a tiny new gadget built for phones, consoles, and voice chats.

The GameSir Pocket Taco is a charming game controller for fans of retro titles, and it does the job well. But there are plenty of limitations with the button layout and compatibility with modern games.

Valve says the RAM crisis hasn't changed its Steam Deck 2 plans, but rising memory costs could make its next handheld considerably more expensive.

Valve’s Steam Frame is finally here, bringing wireless VR, standalone Steam gaming and PC streaming in a $1,059 headset.

Apple’s foldable iPhone could have a very convincing second life as a Nintendo DS.

Blizzard has unveiled the next major chapters of World of Warcraft's Worldsoul Saga, with Eclipse set to conclude Midnight and The Last Titan bringing the story back to Northrend.

Xbox is testing a new batch of Series X and S features, including 1440p Remote Play, background downloads during cloud gaming, improved party chat, and more customization options.

Microsoft explains how Prism emulation lets RTX Spark run x64 games on Arm and why its latest improvements focus on FPS consistency and smoother performance.

I played Star Wars: Galactic Racer at Gamescom 2026. Here's why its fast racing, aggressive combat, power-ups and vehicle variety impressed me.

I tried NVIDIA G-SYNC Pulsar at Gamescom 2026 on the AOC 5K AGON AGP327KG, and the motion clarity could change how we think about gaming monitors.

Apple is reportedly developing two gaming controllers for the iPhone, and they may launch under the Beats brand. Bloomberg reports that the company has been working on the accessories for more than a year as it looks to compete with established third-party controllers.

StarCraft helped define RTS games and modern esports, but Blizzard’s upcoming open-world shooter could unlock the sci-fi universe for an entirely new generation of players.

I played 1001 Threads of Mizan at Gamescom 2026. Here are my first impressions of its flying carpet, three-player co-op, combat and Arabian fantasy world.

Blizzard has announced that Netflix is developing an animated series set in the Diablo gaming universe. More details are awaited, but this marks yet another high-profile win for the streamer tied to the world of marquee games.

Diablo V is officially coming in Spring 2029, with Blizzard revealing a fallen Sanctuary where Diablo has already won and its heroes have been defeated.

World of Warcraft Forever gives Blizzard a third version of WoW, with new zones, quests, dungeons, raids, and the Skyborne race coming November 4.

I tested DLSS 5 in NBA 2K27 to see how NVIDIA’s Neural Rendering improves visuals, performance, latency, and overall graphics quality.

Sony has stepped away from Hideo Kojima's PHYSINT after three decades of collaboration, and Xbox has swooped in to publish the genre bending game instead.

Pusheen’s first official game is headed to Apple Arcade this October. It leads a five-game update that stretches from cozy collecting to survival action and one very recognizable sandbox favorite.

SteelSeries launched the Aeon Pro, its first pro controller, priced at $259.99, with a dual-dock system for switching between PC and Xbox instantly.

Arm is borrowing a clever PC gaming trick to make mobile games look and run better.

I went hands-on with the Alienware AW2527HX, a 560Hz OLED gaming monitor built for esports, with Tandem QD-OLED, True Stretch, and a pro-focused stand.

Microsoft will start enabling Memory Integrity on more eligible Windows 11 PCs in October, a security feature that can affect gaming performance on some systems.

Gamescom 2026 kept us running between games, hardware, and ambitious new technology. After five exhausting days in Cologne, these 12 experiences stood above the noise.

Xbox is partnering with TCL to bring the Xbox app to select smart TVs, allowing users to stream supported games through Xbox Cloud Gaming.

DDR5 performance depends on more than memory speed. Here’s why your CPU, motherboard, and memory settings matter, and how smarter tuning can help.

Microsoft is opening Xbox Cloud Gaming to non-subscribers, letting players buy blocks of cloud playtime and stream eligible games without a Game Pass subscription.

Starting in November, Microsoft will limit the Xbox Cloud gaming play time to just 5 hours for Xbox Game Pass subscribers on the cheapest tier, while the Ultimate plan gets limited to merely 15 hours per month.

Sony has revealed two limited-edition GTA VI DualSense controllers with Vice City-inspired designs. Pre-orders begin September 10, ahead of the game’s November 19 launch.

Sony is pushing back against a California class action lawsuit over how the PlayStation Store describes digital game purchases, arguing that its checkout process clearly tells buyers they are purchasing a license.

Acer has announced a 1,000Hz Full HD Predator monitor alongside new 4K OLED, 5K Mini LED, and high-refresh Nitro displays.

Acer’s Project DualPlay Mini is an 8-inch gaming handheld concept that flips into laptop mode, adding a backlit keyboard and external-display support.

Acer is shrinking its Predator handheld without sacrificing its ambitions. There’s also a wonderfully strange gaming laptop-handheld concept tagging along.

Razer's new Prio folds down pocket small and twists open into a full console layout, turning any spare minute into a real gaming session.