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Despite some stiff competition from the likes of Lenovo, Asus, MSI, and more, Valve’s Steam Deck has made its position as one of the best PC gaming handhelds in the market known time and again. And with the announcement that Nvidia’s GeForce NOW will introduce wider support for the Steam Deck, its dominance is even more assured.

PlayStation is removing Horizon Zero Dawn from its PlayStation Plus catalog later this month. 

New rumors suggest that the Nintendo Switch 2 will have an improved performance while docked, but perhaps not so much in handheld mode.

A brand-new update is in the works for PlayStation 5 that will allow users to join parties using a QR code.

Stellar Blade will get a Boss Challenge mode in a future update.

If you regularly play your favorite games online with friends and want to something that will give your voice chat a bit of something extra, then this Xbox controller deal on the Turtle Beach Recon could well be for you.

Bethesda Game Studios has released the details for Starfield's next major update.

Todd Howard has said that Bethesda Game Studios is currently focused on finding ways to increase its output. 

The next Xbox Games Showcase is scheduled to air this summer and it looks like it could also feature a Call of Duty Direct, too.

Starfield's game director Todd Howard has revealed that the game’s first post-launch expansion, Shattered Space, will launch later this year.

Remedy Entertainment has provided an update on the development of Control2, Codename Condor, and the Max Payne 1 and 2 remakes. 

Bethesda has confirmed that owners of the PlayStation Plus version of Fallout 4won’t be able to access the new content update.

SteelSeries has just announced an all-new white version of its supreme Arctis Nova Pro line of wireless gaming headsets — and it's slick as heck.

Another day, another Nintendo Switch 2 rumor. This one, however, comes from a reliable source.

No Rest for the Wicked's creative director has defended the idea of launching a game in early access following criticism of the game's current state.

Activision has now confirmed that Modern Warfare 3 Season 3 Reloaded is planned for May 1, 2024 at 9am PT / 12am ET / 5pm GMT. Stay tuned for potential changes and updates!

Assassin's Creed Mirage's director has said that he has ideas on how to extend the story of protagonist Basim.

If you’re a frequent gamer, by now you’ll have heard of ray tracing and NVIDIA’s DLSS (Deep Learning Super Sampling), two powerful tools that combine to boost performance in games and provide stunning visual fidelity by replicating realistic lighting and reflections. NVIDIA pioneered these technologies in gaming with the introduction of its RTX 20-Series graphics cards, and in the two hardware generations since then, the techniques and AI hardware behind them have improved considerably. With DLSS 3.5 and a new Ray Reconstruction system working hand-in-hand, ray-traced games can look all the more lifelike and run significantly smoother at the same time. So how do these technologies work?

PS Plus Extra subscribers hoping to download the Fallout 4 free current-gen update have been left disappointed, after finding that the upgraded version hasn't been applied to the subscription service. Instead, those who have downloaded the game from the PS Plus game catalog are stuck with the previous-gen version.

Sony has confirmed that the Stellar Blade in-game art alluding to a racial slur will be patched out with a day one update, saying it was «unintentional.»

Nintendo has rolled out a fix in its latest system update for the Nintendo Switch that addresses the console's inability to detect wireless access points (Wi-Fi) when setting up a new network connection.

Epic Games has announced that FortniteFestival season 3 will feature pop star Billie Eilish.

A former Epic Games developer has revealed why Metroid's playable protagonist Samus Aran never joined Fortnite.

The release date for HoYoverse's upcoming action role-playing game, Zenless Zone Zero, has seemingly leaked.

Private Division has finally unveiled the first trailer for Tales of the Shire: A The Lord of the Rings Game.

Meta has announced a partnership with several manufacturers to bring a variety of new, limited-edition mixed-reality headsets to market.

Atlus has announced that its next game, Metaphor: ReFantazio, will launch on October 11 for PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X|S, and PC. 

Asus ROG (Republic of Gamers) has confirmed it's developing a VR headset, and it'll be powered by Meta's Horizon OS — that's the operating system that devices like the Meta Quest 3 run on.

Xbox has revealed that one of its studios — UK-based Rare, developer of Sea of Thieves — has constructed a new sustainability-focused studio.

LittleBigPlanet 3's PlayStation 4 servers have gone offline «indefinitely», erasing millions of user-created levels.

Gaming accessory manufacturer Turtle Beach has revealed a range of upcoming wireless gaming headsets, including the open back Atlas Air, a redesigned Stealth 600, and a more affordable Stealth 500. Pre-orders for each of these products are available now via the Turtle Beach website, with all three models set to release on May 19 this year.

The Meta Quest 2 virtual reality headset has just received another staggering — and permanent — price drop.

Developer Warhorse Studios has announced Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2, a sequel to 2018’s open-world medieval action-adventure role-playing game (RPG), that’s going to launch later this year.

Larian Studios has revealed its plans for Baldur's Gate 3, including what's to come in patch 7 and beyond.

Gaming peripheral manufacturer Razer has unveiled the Razer Kishi Ultra, a brand new high-end mobile controller that's available now for $149.99 / £149.99.

Great news for folks hungry for more game announcements: the annual Future Games Show Summer Showcase is set to return once again this year.

CD Projekt Red has released a playtest version of The Witcher3: Wild Hunt's official mod editor on Steam.

Blizzard Entertainment has said that it still hopes to bring World of Warcraft to Xbox consoles one day.

Hasbro, owner of Dungeons & Dragons publisher Wizards of the Coast, is looking for potential partners to work on the future of Baldur's Gate.

Arrowhead Game Studios has addressed Helldivers 2's Super Credit farming exploit, confirming that it aims to fix the issue soon.

Take-Two Interactive, publisher of the Grand Theft Auto franchise, has just reduced its workforce by laying off around 5% of its staff.

The MSI Claw, released in March 2024, has gotten plenty of negative attention thanks to its poor optimization at launch. But a new PC gaming handheld sporting an Intel processor is coming and may be the answer to Intel’s portable console woes.

The Steam Deck OLED is a marvel of a PC gaming handheld that manages to improve on the base model. However, recent reports from handheld owners have been coming in, stating that the transparent casing has been cracking.

Arrowhead Game Studios has confirmed that it will be making changes to Helldivers 2's flame system soon.

The annual PC Gaming Show broadcast is set to return this year, with the show celebrating its 10th anniversary in 2024. Once again, the showcase will debut and delve into several games coming to PC in the months and years to come, making it essential viewing for those who primarily play on desktop.

Nintendo has announced that the next Indie World Showcase will air this week. Here's everything you need to know about the upcoming livestream.

Arrowhead Game Studios has confirmed that Helldivers 2 won't ever get a transmog feature. 

Sony is reportedly asking developers to get their games ready for PS5 Pro optimization, including existing titles and ones still in development.

Star Wars Outlaws will feature a Jabba the Hutt mission, but it's locked behind the game's season pass.

A new Helldivers 2 patch has been deployed, finally fixing the CE-27 Ground Breaker armor.

Nintendo has confirmed that «after careful consideration» the company won't be attending this year's Gamescom event in Cologne, Germany.

Whether it’s black pleather gaming thrones adorned with neon green stitching or gargantuan metal desks that are absolutely covered in RGB lighting, there’s no getting around the fact that 'gaming' products normally follow a very distinct aesthetic.

The reveal of a PlayStation 5 Pro seems all but guaranteed, though it’s impossible to say for sure what kind of hardware improvements any potential new model of the system would bring. That said, there are loads of leaks and rumors and one, now verified by Tom Warren of The Verge, suggests that the majority of the improvements would focus on the console’s GPU performance.

Gio Corsi, the former head of third party relations at PlayStation, has now joined Nintendo in a similar role ahead of its next hardware release.

Players enrolled in the Xbox Insider Program have a new Xbox Cloud Gaming-focused build to check out, and it's a pretty substantial update.

This current discount on the Asus ROG Cetra true wireless gaming earbuds is perhaps one for the ages. Not only have the pair returned to their record-lowest price, this time, you can claim a free PC game to go along with them.

The Fallout TV show, which is available now via Amazon Prime Video, has already been a massive hit, but we shouldn’t forget about the role-playing game (RPG) series it's based on. Luckily, developer Bethesda Game Studios is showing Fallout 4 some love with a free update that will bring a whole host of improvements to players.

Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth players should now have no trouble trying to obtain the game's Platinum Trophy, as Square Enix has finally resolved the bug affecting completion.

Electronic Arts has announced that it will be increasing the cost of its EA Play subscription service next month.

Grand Theft Auto 6 fans have seemingly identified the voice actor behind the game's male protagonist Jason.

Star Wars Outlaws players will need to have an online connection to install the physical version of the game.

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Developer Mega Crit has announced Slay the Spire 2, a full sequel to its incredible roguelite deckbuilder which launched over half a decade ago.

Epic Games has made some changes to Fortnite, removing the game's item rarity system.

Unfortunately, the Automatons have returned, and are launching assaults on a host of new planets. Not only that, but new mission types are available, including a defense level, where players can use giant steel doors to box in enemies.

Console modder Hairo Satoh has posted a video to Instagram that appears to show a working PlayStation gaming handheld constructed from an obscure PS1 controller.

Razer has just announced that its excellent mid-range gaming headset, the BlackShark V2 Pro, now has models available for PlayStation and Xbox consoles.

Ubisoft has announced that Star Wars Outlaws will launch on August 30, 2024 for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC.

Getting tired of your Pawns stating the obvious, pointing out the same ladder repeatedly, and commenting on how you spend your gold? There's a handy Dragon's Dogma 2 mod that makes them shut up.

Staff at UK video game retailer GAME have reportedly been told to expect layoffs as they've been moved to zero-hours contracts.

A brand-new Helldivers 2 patch has been rolled out to improve stability and add a new UI feature. 

Voice actor Troy Baker has set the record straight on Grand Theft Auto 6 casting, confirming that he will not be playing the male protagonist.

Micheal Douse, head of publishing at Baldur’s Gate 3 developer Larian Studios, has reflected candidly on the current state of the video game industry and described the ongoing wave of mass layoffs as «an avoidable f***-up.»

Dragon's Dogma 2 players have stumbled upon a secret cutscene that can play during one of the game's later fights.

Kareem Choudhry has left Microsoft as of Friday, April 5, 2024. The former corporate vice president of Emerging Technologies at Xbox, Choudhry most recently spearheaded the company’s exploration of artificial intelligence (AI) technology in gaming.

Xbox president Sarah Bond has confirmed that backwards compatibility with previous-generation Xbox games will remain a priority for the company's hardware going forward.

Gaming peripheral manufacturer 8BitDo has announced that all of its iOS-compatible products are now supported by the Apple Vision Pro mixed reality headset.

Since the introduction of GeForce RTX 20-Series GPUs and their onboard Tensor Cores, NVIDIA has been pushing forward the capabilities of AI in gaming. More features and more games are taking advantage of AI to deliver their game worlds and quality graphics. And with the latest NVIDIA ACE technology, it’s clear NVIDIA has plans to make AI even more integral to gaming than before.

Fortnite 's new season is now well underway, and Epic appears to be teasing an upcoming collaboration. From what it looks like, it seems to be related to Avatar: The Last Airbender, so expect new skins and Mythics very soon indeed.

Xbox has partnered with the UK Interactive Entertainment (Ukie) trade association’s Digital Schoolhouse initiative in order to release a series of Xbox Field Trips, educational podcasts based on popular Xbox Game Pass titles including Sea of Thieves and Minecraft.