The return of Xbox exclusives starts with Gears of War and Clockwork Revolution

Microsoft confirms Gears of War: E-Day and Clockwork Revolution will be Xbox console exclusives, with both also coming to PC and Game Pass

Vikhyaat Vivek     June 8

The Slayer is returning in DOOM: The Dark Ages Revelations with a deadly new toy

Bethesda has revealed DOOM: The Dark Ages Revelations, a new campaign expansion launching July 7 with fresh levels, demons, playable flashbacks, and a nasty Chain Spear.

Vikhyaat Vivek     June 8

Every game confirmed for day-one Game Pass release at Xbox Games Showcase 2026

Microsoft confirmed 17 games coming to Game Pass on their launch days at Xbox Games Showcase 2026, with releases spanning from this summer through Spring 2027.

Pranob Mehrotra     June 8

You can now pre-order Halo: Campaign Evolved, and it’s arriving sooner than you think

Halo Studios has confirmed a July 28 launch for Halo: Campaign Evolved, the full remake of the original 2001 campaign, alongside a three-mission prequel arc called Operation: METEORITE. Pre-orders are live now starting at $49.99.

Pranob Mehrotra     June 8

Ninja Theory’s Senua will give Hellblade fans the gameplay they’ve been asking for

Ninja Theory revealed Senua at the Xbox Games Showcase, a 2027 action-adventure that trades the Hellblade series' tight linear structure for broader combat and an interconnected world.

Pranob Mehrotra     June 7

Xbox is celebrating 25 years with a translucent green special edition Series X console

Microsoft has unveiled the limited-edition Xbox Series X25 and matching controller, celebrating Xbox’s 25th anniversary with a nostalgic translucent green retro-inspired design.

Moinak Pal     June 7

The big-budget Avatar: The Last Airbender RPG has reportedly been cancelled

A reportedly ambitious AAA Avatar: The Last Airbender RPG has been cancelled, ending hopes for a large-scale open-world adventure in the beloved animated universe.

Moinak Pal     June 6

Steam Machine confirmed to land this summer, but we’re still in the dark about its price

Valve says Steam Machine ships this summer, but it still hasn’t revealed the price. The new Verified program helps explain game support, while buyers wait for the details that affect the upgrade decision.

Paulo Vargas     June 5

Corsair fitted the Elgato Stream Deck’s soul into a hotkey on its Nightsword v2 mouse

Corsair’s Nightsword v2 Wireless SD puts Elgato Stream Deck shortcuts directly on a gaming mouse, with a dedicated button for macros, app controls, and stream commands.

Sudhanshu Kumar Mangalam     June 4

Nvidia confirms more RTX Spark processors are coming with N2X and N3 series lined up

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang confirmed at Computex 2026 that N2X and N3X RTX Spark processors are already planned.

Shikhar Mehrotra     June 4

Nintendo is redesigning the Switch 2 so you can replace the battery yourself

Nintendo has confirmed it's preparing an EU-specific version of the Switch 2 with a user-replaceable battery, driven by a regulation that takes effect in February 2027.

Pranob Mehrotra     June 4

Marvel’s Wolverine shows off fittingly gory gameplay as it eyes September 15 release

Insomniac’s Wolverine game looks gory, fast, and brutal, with Logan healing through aggression and tearing through Reavers ahead of its September 15 launch.

Sudhanshu Kumar Mangalam     June 3

Tomb Raider: Legacy of Atlantis will make a splash early next year on the PlayStation 5

Lara Croft's first adventure is getting a massive Unreal Engine 5 makeover, and the changes go far beyond prettier graphics.

Shimul Sood     June 3

Control Resonant lands in September with a new hero to drive the sibling arc

Control Resonant launches September 24 on PS5 with Dylan Faden as its playable hero, pushing Remedy’s sequel toward a riskier sibling story instead of a simple return to Jesse’s perspective.

Paulo Vargas     June 3

God of War Laufey puts Kratos’ wife in action mode around dead deities and it’s coming soon

God of War Laufey puts Faye in the lead, sending Kratos’ wife into an afterlife realm filled with dead gods, faster combat, and one risky question for the series.

Paulo Vargas     June 3

Minecraft malware campaign reportedly infected over 116,000 players

Researchers say a malware campaign disguised as Minecraft mods and cheats infected over 116,000 devices through Discord servers and gaming communities.

Moinak Pal     June 2

Gigabyte’s new AORUS Elite lineup has a monitor for every kind of gamer

Gigabyte has announced its new AORUS ELITE gaming monitors, led by a 27-inch 5K Mini LED model with Multi Mode support and a 540Hz QHD OLED option for esports players.

Sudhanshu Kumar Mangalam     June 2

The new MSI Claw 8 EX AI+ is chasing console-quality gaming on the go

MSI announced the Claw 8 EX AI+ at Computex 2026. It's the world's first handheld powered by Intel's Arc G3 Extreme chip, built specifically for handheld gaming.

Rachit Agarwal     June 2

Cherry XTRFY K63W Pro Compact is a wireless gaming keyboard that leaves lag behind

Cherry XTRFY's K63W Pro Compact brings Ultra-Wideband technology and an 8000 Hz polling rate to wireless gaming keyboards, launching in the US in August for $169.99.

Rachit Agarwal     June 1

Gaming study says skill-based matchmaking is fair, but it also quietly drives players away

A new study challenges skill-based matchmaking, finding that equal-skill contests can quietly hurt retention while smarter systems kept players engaged longer in millions of Lichess matches.

Paulo Vargas     June 1

Sony’s FlexStrike fight stick and gaming monitor with charging hook finally go on sale in June

Sony’s long-awaited gaming accessories finally have launch dates. One is built for fighting game fans, while the other takes an unusual approach to desk setups.

Shimul Sood     June 1

Asus ROG Ally X gets a special makeover with an OLED panel and gold trims that don’t look gaudy

Asus announced the ROG Xbox Ally X20 bundle at Computex 2026 to mark ROG's 20th anniversary.

Shikhar Mehrotra     June 1

AMD’s Radeon RX 9070 GRE has strong 1440p claims, but $549 may be a hard sell

AMD’s Radeon RX 9070 GRE has arrived globally with solid 1440p numbers. The problem is its $549 price, which some gamers already think is too close to the regular RX 9070.

S. Kumar Manglam     June 1

Alienware’s upgraded gaming monitors offer higher brightness and refresh rate starting at $300

Alienware’s new Computex monitor lineup pushes brighter OLED panels, faster ultrawide refresh rates, and 240Hz QHD gaming at $299.99, giving buyers more choice across flagship and mainstream display upgrades.

Paulo Vargas     June 1

Asus might serve a chip bummer with its next ROG Ally gaming handheld

A newly leaked ASUS handheld could bring a faster chip to the table, but one missing upgrade may leave gamers wanting more.

Shimul Sood     May 31

MSI’s next gaming monitor can morph between three different resolutions and refresh rates

MSI has unveiled a new QD-OLED gaming monitor capable of switching between three resolution and refresh rate modes for different gaming experiences.

Moinak Pal     May 30

All Stellaris cheats and console commands

Stellaris console commands can help you add resources, speed up research, trigger events, and test empire builds, but you’ll need to know the right commands first.

Vikhyaat Vivek     May 30

Is Rust cross-platform?

Rust is fundamentally built as a multiplayer-only experience. And while you can play across different platforms, there's a catch.

Vikhyaat Vivek     May 30

Is Overcooked 2 cross-platform?

Virtual chefs around the world have been enjoying Overcooked. But the game has an odd way of connecting them together. So here's a quick explainer to make sense of the odd cross-platform support.

Vikhyaat Vivek     May 30

As Steam Deck fires up handheld costs, Acer Nitro Blaze Link limits you to stream at just $180

Acer's latest gaming handheld costs far less than a Steam Deck, but there's a catch hiding behind that tempting price tag.

Shimul Sood     May 30

MSI’s Triple Mode OLED monitor is a Computex showstopper and my eyes genuinely can’t wait for it

MSI has unveiled the MPG OLED 322URDX36 ahead of Computex 2026. the world's first Triple Mode gaming monitor with a 32-inch fifth-gen QD-OLED panel.

Shikhar Mehrotra     May 29

PS4 and Xbox One players are getting booted from Call of Duty: Warzone soon

Activision is phasing out Warzone on PS4 and Xbox One, but existing players can keep playing until the end of Black Ops 7 Season 06.

Sudhanshu Kumar Mangalam     May 29

Intel reveals Arc G-series processors, hoping it will power your next Windows 11 gaming handheld

AMD has owned the gaming handheld chip race for years. Intel’s new Arc G-Series processors are trying to change that.

Sudhanshu Kumar Mangalam     May 28

Acer shows off Predator Atlas 8 gaming handheld with metal fans. Let’s hope it doesn’t cost a fortune.

Acer’s Predator Atlas 8 packs desktop-level Intel power and a bold new cooling setup into a handheld form. It’s shaping up to be seriously capable — but possibly seriously expensive too.

Shimul Sood     May 28

You should try Marathon before the internet decides for you

Marathon’s Open Play Week is arriving at the right time. So it's a great time for players to try out Bungie's stylish extraction shooter for themselves.

Vikhyaat Vivek     May 28

Nintendo could become Call of Duty’s most interesting 2027 battleground

A messy Modern Warfare 4 cover leak is grabbing attention, but the stronger thread points to Call of Duty’s rumored Switch 2 debut and a possible Nintendo comeback.

Paulo Vargas     May 28

Valve’s Steam Machine price may scare off console buyers

Valve’s upcoming Steam Machine may be a tough sell if recent price rumors are accurate. A $1,000-plus SteamOS box would face a rough comparison with the PS5 and PS5 Pro.

Sudhanshu Kumar Mangalam     May 28

Valve just made the Steam Deck OLED much more expensive

Valve has sharply increased Steam Deck OLED pricing worldwide, citing rising memory, storage, and logistics costs impacting the gaming hardware industry.

Moinak Pal     May 27