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Xbox Insiders get Xbox 360 achievements and Gamertag character upgrades

Pulasthi Ariyasinghe — Wed, 24 Jun 2026 18:50:02 +0000

Another Xbox Insider update has just been revealed, and this one is carrying changes to the Game Hubs for better Xbox 360 game support, easy cloud streaming for games with updates, and more. Read more...

Grand Theft Auto VI pricing revealed alongside Ultimate Edition and pre-loading details

Pulasthi Ariyasinghe — Wed, 24 Jun 2026 10:48:01 +0000

Take-Two and Rockstar have attached an official price tag to Grand Theft Auto VI, ending years of speculation by fans. Read more...

Valve finally confirms Steam Machine prices, starts at $1049 for 512GB option

Pulasthi Ariyasinghe — Mon, 22 Jun 2026 17:54:01 +0000

Following a longer wait than intended, Valve has finally attached prices to its console-like Steam Machine systems, which come in four variants. Read more...

AMD 26.6.2 driver brings FSR 4.1 support to RDNA 3 RX 7000 series graphics cards

Pulasthi Ariyasinghe — Mon, 22 Jun 2026 15:28:01 +0000

Keeping to its promise, AMD has brought the long-awaited FSR 4.1 upscaler support to its last generation graphics hardware with its 26.6.2 driver. Read more...

Weekend PC Game Deals: Cyberpunk 2077, Split Fiction, Sonic Racing, and more

Pulasthi Ariyasinghe — Sat, 20 Jun 2026 09:30:02 +0000

This weekend's PC game deals include two wildly different freebies to grab, a whole lot of demos to try out on Steam's latest festival, and much more. Read more...

Poll: Grand Theft Auto VI price predictions, cast your vote

Pulasthi Ariyasinghe — Sat, 20 Jun 2026 08:30:02 +0000

With Grand Theft Auto VI pre-orders right around the corner, we are now interested to find out what you think the price of the game will be. Read more...

Dead by Daylight, Two Point Museum, and more join Xbox Free Play Days for the weekend

Pulasthi Ariyasinghe — Thu, 18 Jun 2026 19:20:01 +0000

Xbox players have four games to jump into this weekend, thanks to Microsoft's Free Play Days program this weekend. Read more...

Citizen Sleeper and Robobeat are free to claim on the Epic Games Store

Pulasthi Ariyasinghe — Thu, 18 Jun 2026 16:28:01 +0000

The Epic Games Store has new games for PC gamers to grab for free, with it offering an RPG and a rhythm game to keep this week. Read more...

Rockstar confirms Grand Theft Auto VI pre-orders begin next week, unveils cover art

Pulasthi Ariyasinghe — Thu, 18 Jun 2026 14:52:58 +0000

Rockstar is holding firm on the 2026 release date for Grand Theft Auto VI, as it will be kicking off pre-orders for the highly anticipated title next week. Read more...

Nvidia GeForce NOW gains support for seven more games as discounts continue

Pulasthi Ariyasinghe — Thu, 18 Jun 2026 13:00:01 +0000

As Nvidia continues to add more games to the supported list of GeForce NOW, its summer sale offers for the subscription is still live too. Read more...

Epic Games says Unreal Engine 6 will help developers "build content faster" using AI models

Pulasthi Ariyasinghe — Wed, 17 Jun 2026 20:22:01 +0000

Following the recent teaser, Epic Games has now revealed more details on what Unreal Engine 6 will offer for game and content developers. Read more...

Rockstar gives last-gen GTA V players free upgrades tomorrow

Pulasthi Ariyasinghe — Wed, 17 Jun 2026 18:06:01 +0000

Last-generation console owners are getting a free upgrade offer from Rockstar, letting them grab Grand Theft Auto V Enhanced. Read more...

Nvidia 610.62 driver lands with big bug fixes and Empulse support

Pulasthi Ariyasinghe — Tue, 16 Jun 2026 17:46:01 +0000

Nvidia has a new driver out for GeForce hardware owners, and this one carries some important bug fixes for WoW, Apex Legends, and more. Read more...

Call of Duty: Vanguard, EA Sports FC 26, and more come to Xbox Game Pass

Pulasthi Ariyasinghe — Tue, 16 Jun 2026 13:46:01 +0000

Microsoft has revealed what games are incoming to Xbox Game Pass subscribers in the remainder of June, which includes RV There Yet, Call of Duty: Vanguard, and more. Read more...

Major Xbox layoffs may claim South of Midnight developer Compulsion entirely

Pulasthi Ariyasinghe — Mon, 15 Jun 2026 18:36:01 +0000

The next major layoffs wave hitting Microsoft's Xbox wing may shut down an entire studio, according to new reports. Read more...

Steam Next Fest returns with thousands of new demos to try out

Pulasthi Ariyasinghe — Mon, 15 Jun 2026 18:10:02 +0000

PC gamers can now check out demos from thousands of upcoming games thanks to Valve's latest Steam Next Fest promotion. Read more...

EA launches in-game advertising platform for brands to "connect with audiences"

Pulasthi Ariyasinghe — Mon, 15 Jun 2026 12:56:02 +0000

Electronic Arts has officially unveiled the EA Advertising platform, letting brands inject custom integrations into its games like EA Sports FC, Skate, The Sims, and more. Read more...

Microsoft Flight Simulator's City Update 15 enhances Midwest cities

Pulasthi Ariyasinghe — Sat, 13 Jun 2026 12:46:01 +0000

Microsoft Flight Simulator players across both versions can now get a new city update, which aims to upgrade the visuals and realism of three U.S. cities. Read more...

EA Sports UFC 6 review: Brutal, satisfying, and surprisingly accessible to newcomers

Pulasthi Ariyasinghe — Sat, 13 Jun 2026 12:00:02 +0000

We step into EA Sports' new MMA fighting game, UFC 6, for a full review. This is turning out to be a good jumping-off point for newcomers. Read more...

Weekend PC Game Deals: Anno 117, Final Fantasy VII, Rematch, and more

Pulasthi Ariyasinghe — Sat, 13 Jun 2026 09:30:02 +0000

This weekend's PC game deals include a couple of new freebies to claim from Epic, an adventure games bundle, and lots more. Read more...

State of Decay 2, Blasphemous 2, and more join Xbox Free Play Days

Pulasthi Ariyasinghe — Thu, 11 Jun 2026 16:28:01 +0000

Xbox players can jump into three games this weekend, with Microsoft offering the chance to try out State of Decay 2: Juggernaut Edition and more over the weekend. Read more...

A Warhammer 40K racing game and a chess roguelike are free to claim on the Epic Games Store

Pulasthi Ariyasinghe — Thu, 11 Jun 2026 15:00:01 +0000

The latest double giveaway from the Epic Games Store is now live, giving PC gamers copies of an official Warhammer 40K racing game and a chess roguelike. Read more...

Nvidia's GeForce NOW summer sale drops prices for Ultimate and Premium memberships

Pulasthi Ariyasinghe — Thu, 11 Jun 2026 14:18:01 +0000

The latest GeForce NOW update brings in eight new games to the supported list, while also introducing a brand-new sale for the game streaming service memberships. Read more...

Playground drops 30 minutes of Fable gameplay, shows off life sim and morality system

Pulasthi Ariyasinghe — Wed, 10 Jun 2026 17:22:02 +0000

Following the villain reveal at the Xbox Games Showcase, Playground Games has dropped a long gameplay video of its upcoming fantasy RPG Fable in action. There is a talking pig involved here too. Read more...

Microsoft's new Xbox Shutdown change promises massive power efficiency gains

Pulasthi Ariyasinghe — Wed, 10 Jun 2026 16:30:01 +0000

Microsoft is testing another wave of changes for Xbox consoles via Insiders today, bringing a new library view, a change to the sleep and shutdown functionality, and more. Read more...

Dragon's Dogma 2: Dark Arisen expansion to bring snowy region, new updates also coming

Pulasthi Ariyasinghe — Tue, 09 Jun 2026 17:54:02 +0000

Capcom's surprise reveal of Dragon's Dogma 2: Dark Arisen today gave a look at the new snowy region. Major updates are also planned for the base game, and this includes a permanent fast travel stone. Read more...

Minecraft is getting a Switch 2 native version with the Vibrant Visuals graphics upgrade

Pulasthi Ariyasinghe — Tue, 09 Jun 2026 17:22:01 +0000

Minecraft players on Nintendo Switch 2 consoles will soon be able to upgrade their visuals and upgrade their worlds later this year. Read more...

Nintendo unveils The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time remake, and it's out this year

Pulasthi Ariyasinghe — Tue, 09 Jun 2026 15:58:01 +0000

The 1998-released adventure of Link is coming back. Nintendo today officially announced The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time remake. Read more...

"CRAZIER than ever!" Crazy Taxi: World Tour is officially coming soon

Pulasthi Ariyasinghe — Sun, 07 Jun 2026 22:10:02 +0000

Sega had a surprise reveal at the Xbox Games Showcase, announcing Crazy Taxi: World Tour as the return of the classic franchise. Read more...

State of Decay 3 is out in 2027, reveals Plague Nests with new co-op gameplay trailer

Pulasthi Ariyasinghe — Sun, 07 Jun 2026 21:18:02 +0000

Undead Labs finally shows off Unreal Engine 5 State of Decay 3 gameplay, revealing how surviving communities are managing the growing zombie threat. Read more...

Ninja Theory's new Hellblade game is action-focused and set in Purgatory

Pulasthi Ariyasinghe — Sun, 07 Jun 2026 20:16:02 +0000

Simply dubbed Senua, this upcoming Ninja Theory game will go back to its action adventure roots. This is the third entry in the Hellblade saga. Read more...

Spyro: A Realm Beyond revealed by Toys for Bob, the first new entry after almost 20 years

Pulasthi Ariyasinghe — Sun, 07 Jun 2026 19:50:01 +0000

Activision and Toys for Bob have announced the return of Spyro with a brand-new entry that includes full flight, a character redesign, and more. Read more...

Gears of War: E-Day brings 12-player co-op, smoother traversal mechanics, and more

Pulasthi Ariyasinghe — Sun, 07 Jun 2026 19:24:01 +0000

The Gears of War developer direct today dropped a lot of information on the E-Day prequel entry. The Unreal Engine 5 title has been rebuilt from the ground up. Read more...

Microsoft announces the return of Xbox exclusives with Gears of War and Clockwork Revolution

Pulasthi Ariyasinghe — Sun, 07 Jun 2026 19:02:01 +0000

Following a couple of years of releasing its first party games on rival consoles, Microsoft is pulling back from PlayStation and Nintendo. Read more...

25th anniversary Xbox Series X unveiled with classic translucent green design

Pulasthi Ariyasinghe — Sun, 07 Jun 2026 18:38:01 +0000

Microsoft is heading back to the past for its upcoming limited edition Xbox Series X console celebrating 25 years of Xbox. Read more...

Halo: Campaign Evolved is out next month with new prequel missions

Pulasthi Ariyasinghe — Sun, 07 Jun 2026 18:06:01 +0000

The upcoming Halo: Combat Evolved remake received a release date today at the Xbox Games Show, while also revealing a set of new prequel missions. Read more...

Here's how to watch the Xbox Games Showcase today and what to expect

Pulasthi Ariyasinghe — Sun, 07 Jun 2026 09:30:01 +0000

Microsoft is celebrating 25 years of Xbox with its newest games showcase in a few hours. Here's how to watch it and what we expect to show up. Read more...

007 First Light review: Satisfying spy adventure that James Bond needed

Pulasthi Ariyasinghe — Sat, 06 Jun 2026 17:16:02 +0000

IO Interactive is trading Agent 47 for James Bond in 007 First Light. Here's what we thought of the super spy action experience in this review of the game's PC version. Read more...

Weekend PC Game Deals: Resident Evil, Mafia, Like a Dragon, and more

Pulasthi Ariyasinghe — Sat, 06 Jun 2026 09:30:01 +0000

This weekend's PC game deals include brand-new bundles to check out, several freebies to claim, and plenty of publisher promotions. Read more...

Mafia: The Old Country expansion Man of Honor announced, brings back Salieri from original

Pulasthi Ariyasinghe — Sat, 06 Jun 2026 01:08:02 +0000

2K and Hangar 13 had a new Mafia announcement today, revealing two new chapters for Enzo's story in Mafia: The Old Country. Read more...