Steam adds Apple Silicon support and new accessibility filters
Color blindness, text size, control options, and other accessibility filters are now available
Epic Games sues Fortnite cheat developer for selling wallhack and auto-aim tools
Cutting cheats off at the source
Microsoft's own Xbox handheld is "essentially cancelled"
The next-gen Xbox is still in the works
Stellar Blade becomes Sony's most successful PC port in under 24 hours
With over 180,000 players, it's doubling Tsushima and God of War numbers
Sony teases PlayStation 6, says consoles aren't going anywhere despite cloud gaming rise
Sony is "exploring new and enhanced ways" to play games
Playnite allows you to unify game libraries from multiple platforms and emulators
Playnite is a free, open-source game library manager and launcher for Windows. It consolidates games from various platforms, such as Steam, Epic, GOG, Origin, Battle.net, and emulators into a single, unified interface.
Dragon Age: Veilguard development struggled after EA forced, then reversed live-service shift
Veilguard could have been another Anthem
PlayStation handheld leak suggests PS5 game support via low-power mode, upscaling, and extra cache
Sony is reportedly planning a "low-power" mode for the PlayStation 5
The OLED Burn-In Test: 15-Month Update
We're back with another OLED monitor burn-in update! After 15 months of heavy static use on our MSI 4K QD-OLED, it's time to check how the display is holding up under worst-case conditions.
Double-A shooter MindsEye goes from promising GTA killer to triple-A dumpster fire seconds after launch
Somehow the buggiest launch since Cyberpunk 2077 is Rockstar's fault, according to studio head
Dune: Awakening earns early praise as one of the best survival games in recent years
Set on the harsh desert planet of Arrakis, this multiplayer survival MMO casts you as an agent on a secret mission to "awaken the Sleeper." Reviewers highlight its immersive blend of survival mechanics, expansive open-world exploration, and large-scale PvE/PvP combat as standout features.
Razer unveils BlackWidow V4 75% barebones keyboard with no switches or keycaps
"For keyboard modders and DIY enthusiasts"
Steam Next Fest is now live: Here are some of the best demos to try
Some featured games will launch within the next few weeks
Heroic Games Launcher lets you run Windows-only games on Linux and macOS
Heroic is a free, open-source game launcher that allows you to play games from the Epic Store and GOG on Linux, Windows, and macOS – without needing the official launchers. It includes a built-in version of Wine to run Windows games on non-Windows systems.
ChatGPT gets crushed at chess by a 1 MHz Atari 2600
Editor's take: Despite being hailed as the next step in the evolution of artificial intelligence, large language models are no smarter than a piece of rotten wood. Every now and then, some odd experiment or test reminds everyone that so-called "intelligent" AI doesn't actually exist if you're living outside a tech company's quarterly report.
Modder transforms Apple Magic Keyboard into a custom Steam Deck desktop
The perfect SteamOS PC?
The Real Nvidia GPU Lineup: GeForce RTX 5060 is Actually a Mediocre 5050
or: Why Have GPUs Shrinkflated? Nvidia's RTX 50 series suffers from major shrinkflation. We break down how the RTX 5060 is really a 5050 in disguise - and why its VRAM, pricing, and specs fall short.
GOG adds official mod support, offering one-click installs for select games
"Mods aren't just fan content, they're part of how games survive"
AMD unveils Ryzen AI Z2 Extreme and Z2 A chips powering Xbox gaming handhelds
The Z2 Extreme packs a 50 TOPS NPU for on-device AI processing
The Outer Worlds 2 is officially Microsoft's first $80 game
"Celebrate capitalism by pre-ordering today"
Nintendo Switch 2 first reviews are out – and they're largely positive
After 8 years, the Switch 2 sticks to the Nintendo's original concept in a bigger format. Only days after launch, most Switch 2 "reviews" are closer to early impressions considering the limited time and new games available, but the overall feedback is very positive. Reviewers are praising its larger screen, more powerful SoC, and improvements across the board, calling it the most refined version of the Switch to date.
The first Xbox handheld: Microsoft and Asus unveil ROG Xbox Ally with Windows 11 and multi-store gaming
Play games from Steam, Epic Store, Game Pass, and more
Resident Evil 9 returns to Raccoon City, coming next February
Open-world possibilities for the upcoming survival horror game
Deathloop is free on the Epic Game Store
The Epic Games Store is currently giving away free copies of the critically acclaimed Deathloop. In this inventive time-loop shooter, assassin Colt must eliminate eight targets in a single day to break the cycle. Praised for its unique mechanics, stylish art direction, and engaging narrative, Deathloop is a must-play.