PlayStation is reportedly overhauling Horizon Hunters Gathering after weak playtests

PlayStation is reportedly overhauling Horizon Hunters Gathering, stripping its live-service model after weak playtests, with staff facing a December deadline.

Manisha Priyadarshini     August 19

Sony’s $220 PlayStation speakers pack one feature I wish every desktop setup had

Sony’s first PlayStation wireless speakers finally have a price and release date, bringing planar magnetic drivers, wireless gaming audio, and headset-free voice chat for $219.99.

Vikhyaat Vivek     August 18

New GTA 6 leaked footage shows Jason shooting hoops and causing chaos on the road

New GTA 6 footage has leaked ahead of Rockstar’s planned reveal, showing Jason playing basketball, driving and interacting with systems that could add more depth to gameplay.

Moinak Pal     August 18

Beyond GTA VI: Why 2026 might be gaming’s best year yet

GTA 6 may be 2026’s biggest game, but Resident Evil Requiem, PRAGMATA, Wolverine, Phantom Blade Zero and more make this a stacked year for gamers.

Varun Mirchandani     August 18

Samsung’s big Call of Duty deal comes with early Modern Warfare 4 access

Samsung has partnered with Activision for Modern Warfare 4, bringing HDR10+ Gaming and 32:9 support alongside beta codes, Gaming Hub events, and early Gamescom access.

Vikhyaat Vivek     August 16

MelGeek MADE68 Ultra V2 Review: Great for gaming, even better than I expected for typing

After a month of daily use, the MADE68 Ultra V2 impressed me with its gaming performance and software, but its typing feel ended up being the biggest surprise.

S. Kumar Manglam     August 16

Intel may be cooking up a budget Panther Lake chip for gaming handhelds

Intel may be developing a cheaper Panther Lake handheld chip with 8 CPU cores and 4 Xe3 GPU cores, potentially bringing its impressive gaming tech to more buyers.

Varun Mirchandani     August 16

Sony still hasn’t fixed a launch date for the PS6, and that’s telling

Sony still hasn't fixed a PS6 launch date as AI-driven component shortages complicate hardware plans and the company shifts toward entertainment.

Varun Mirchandani     August 16

I’m not buying the idea that killing PlayStation discs will make games cheaper

A former Square Enix executive thinks ending PlayStation discs could lower game prices, but Sony's PS Store pricing gives gamers reason to disagree.

Varun Mirchandani     August 16

Darksiders 4 and the next Kingdom Come game could arrive by March 2028

Darksiders 4 and the next Kingdom Come game are planned for Embracer's FY 2027/28, putting both releases between April 2027 and March 2028

Varun Mirchandani     August 13

Nvidia’s GeForce Now exits beta on Linux with improved cloud gaming performance

Nvidia's GeForce NOW native Linux app exited beta after seven months, adding faster streaming, Chromebook support, and nine new cloud games.

Manisha Priyadarshini     August 13

PlayStation Plus just added two of the best games you can play right now

PlayStation Plus is getting two major additions this month, with Helldivers 2 available today and Kingdom Come: Deliverance II arriving next week.

Sudhanshu Kumar Mangalam     August 12

Someone paid $200 for a mystery Xbox controller and may have gotten the Elite Series 3

Someone reportedly paid $200 for a mystery Xbox controller on OfferUp, and the apparent Microsoft prototype could be an early Elite Series 3 complete with a tiny built-in display.

Paulo Vargas     August 12

Sony’s Wolverine PS5 has literal claw marks ripped through its shell

Sony’s Marvel’s Wolverine hardware collection gives the PS5 and DualSense some serious claw damage, alongside an Adamantium-inspired metallic option for PS5 Pro owners.

Vikhyaat Vivek     August 12

The U.S. needs air traffic controllers, and it’s turning to gamers for help

Gamers are being targeted for air traffic control jobs because the FAA believes skills such as multitasking, spatial awareness, and problem solving can transfer to the role.

S. Kumar Manglam     August 11

Valve keeps widening the SteamOS net, and more handhelds are finally getting caught

Valve’s latest SteamOS beta adds gamepad support for handhelds from MSI, Ayaneo, and Konkr while improving compatibility across several OneXPlayer and MSI devices.

Vikhyaat Vivek     August 11

Intel Arc G3 Extreme Tested: Intel has finally arrived in handheld gaming

Intel's Arc G3 Extreme delivers class-leading handheld gaming performance, strong efficiency, and a major leap over the company's previous-generation mobile graphics.

Varun Mirchandani     August 9

Logitech PRO X2 SUPERSTRIKE review: This one hits differently and it made me rethink clicking

After more than a month of playing Valorant with Logitech's PRO X2 SUPERSTRIKE, I discovered why its HITS technology could change the way gaming mice click.

Varun Mirchandani     August 11

Minecraft is coming to Switch 2, and even the Creepers are getting prettier

Minecraft arrives natively on Nintendo Switch 2 this October with upgraded lighting, enhanced shadows, a refreshed Mario pack, and an upgrade path for existing Switch owners.

Vikhyaat Vivek     August 6

Xbox is celebrating 25 years by dressing your console in nostalgia

Xbox players can now claim free community-designed profile artwork, a dynamic console background, and a commemorative badge as Microsoft prepares for the brand’s 25th anniversary.

Vikhyaat Vivek     August 5

The next Xbox may be backward compatible with every past Xbox generation, if publishers agree

A leaked internal memo suggests Xbox Project Helix could run games from every past Xbox generation, in addition to PC titles.

Pranob Mehrotra     August 4

Xbox may have a surprisingly smart plan for keeping physical games alive

A leaked Microsoft roadmap details an August Disc-to-Digital rollout, a larger original Xbox catalog for PC in October, and Xbox 360 support beginning in 2027.

Vikhyaat Vivek     August 3

Pwnage’s new gaming mouse lets users adjust click force and travel with a screwdriver

The new Pwnage Vanta lets users tune click force and travel without changing switches, while its sensor can also be moved to suit different grip styles. It is up for preorder now.

Sudhanshu Kumar Mangalam     August 3

MSI launches a white 16-inch gaming laptop with a 12GB RTX 5070 and a pile of matching accessories

MSI has launched the Crosshair A16 HX MLG Edition globally, giving one of its upper mid-range gaming laptops a white-and-red makeover alongside a full set of matching accessories. MLG here stands for Mo-Loong-Gi, meaning “Dragon Princess,” and refers to an original character created by MSI rather than Major League Gaming. What are you getting with […]

S. Kumar Manglam     August 3

The next official Palworld mobile game comes from an unexpected studio

Pocketpair announces Palworld Online, a new mobile MMORPG developed by Garena, bringing fresh story content and the original game's crafting.

Shikhar Mehrotra     August 3

The ROG Gjallar packs Dolby Atmos in a compact form factor, but its US debut is still under wraps

Asus releases its ROG Gjallar gaming soundbar in China for about $548, featuring a wireless subwoofer, Dolby Atmos support, and a compact under-monitor design.

Shikhar Mehrotra     August 3

Xbox price hikes in Europe are wild and now I’m worried about Project Helix

Xbox prices have risen by up to €200 across Europe, raising fresh concerns about how much Microsoft’s more powerful Project Helix console could eventually cost.

Sudhanshu Kumar Mangalam     August 2

Ayaneo’s new handheld revives the Game Boy Advance. Nintendo probably wishes it had done it first

Ayaneo has unveiled the Konkr Pocket Advance, a modern Game Boy Advance-inspired handheld with a sharper display, USB-C, wireless connectivity and updated controls.

Moinak Pal     August 1

Sony’s 720Hz tandem WOLED gaming monitor is finally available worldwide

Sony has started shipping the INZONE M10S II globally, pairing a 27-inch QHD Tandem WOLED panel with a native 540Hz refresh rate and a 720Hz competitive mode.

Sudhanshu Kumar Mangalam     August 1

LG’s bonkers 1,000Hz gaming monitor is now available for $1,000

G has opened US orders for its first native 1,000Hz Full HD gaming monitor, with shipping scheduled to begin September 1.

Sudhanshu Kumar Mangalam     July 31

PlayStation discs are dying in 2028, and fan backlash isn’t changing Sony’s mind

Sony says it understands the backlash surrounding its decision to abandon physical PlayStation releases in 2028, though even organized fan protests are not changing its plans.

Vikhyaat Vivek     July 31

GTA 6 owns November, unless the Ocarina of Time Remake has something to say about it

New Nintendo amiibo listings have sparked speculation that Ocarina of Time Remake could arrive just one week before GTA 6, setting up an extraordinary November showdown.

Vikhyaat Vivek     July 31

Nvidia’s RTX 50 GPUs are about to cost nearly double what you paid at launch

New reports suggest Nvidia's RTX 50-series GPUs are seeing massive price hikes, with the RTX 5090 potentially nearing $3,843, almost double its original launch price.

Shikhar Mehrotra     July 30

AMD reveals budget-friendly RX 9050 GPU. More than anything, it’s a sign of terrible times for gaming

AMD has launched the entry-level RX 9050 as rising component costs make affordable gaming PCs increasingly difficult to build.

Sudhanshu Kumar Mangalam     July 29

Your GTA 6 ‘physical copy’ could expire before you even play it

Rockstar has confirmed that GTA 6 PS5 download codes included in physical copies sold in Japan will expire 170 days after launch due to regional regulations.

Varun Mirchandani     July 27

God of War Laufey finally has a release date, and there’s some good news for Kratos fans too

Santa Monica Studio has confirmed God of War Laufey will launch on February 16, 2027, and revealed that a new Kratos-led title is already in the works.

Pranob Mehrotra     July 27

Lenovo’s $99 280Hz gaming monitor is built for the ramen-budget crowd

Lenovo has launched two affordable 280Hz gaming monitors for competitive players, led by a 23.8-inch model with a local price equivalent to around $99.

Sudhanshu Kumar Mangalam     July 26

I played Halo: Campaign Evolved, and its cinematics show what a Halo series could’ve been

Halo is celebrating its 25th anniversary with a gorgeous remake of Combat Evolved, and its new cinematics have reopened an old wound: I still want a proper Halo show.

Vikhyaat Vivek     July 26