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Valve’s new Steam Controller has proven to be far more popular than expected. When it launched on May 4 for $99 / £85 / €99, available stock sold out in under 30 minutes. Heavy traffic quickly overwhelmed Valve’s payment systems, and scalpers almost immediately began listing controllers on resale sites for $300+, with some listings reportedly exceeding $550. In response to the chaotic launch, Valve introduced a reservation system similar to the one used for the Steam Deck....

Banner of the Maid, the critically acclaimed tactical RPG developed by Azure Flame Studio and published by 2P Games, has captured a dedicated following with its unique alternate-history fantasy take on the French Revolution. Players step into the military boots of Pauline Bonaparte, Napoleon’s sister, commanding troops in hardcore turn-based grid combat while navigating the cutthroat political factions of Paris. Melding deep, Fire Emblem-style strategy with distinct anime aesthetics, the title has stood out as a premier indie homage to...

Momentum appears to be building around Valve’s highly anticipated Steam Machine, with a new rumor suggesting that official launch details could arrive very soon. According to X user @HardwareSteam, who claims to have sources familiar with Valve’s plans, the review embargo for the Steam Machine is expected to lift on June 23. If accurate, Valve could use that date to reveal the system’s pricing and release date. The speculation is based on Valve’s previous hardware launches. When the...

Pokémon Pokopia launched with great success and now it's continuing to expand its island experience with a brand-new event centered around the Mythical Pokémon Jirachi, while growing evidence suggests that one of the community's most requested features could finally be on the horizon: cosmetic customization for Pokémon. Seasonal event The upcoming "Wish Upon a Jirachi" event invites players to take part in a special seasonal celebration focused on granting wishes across the island. As trainers assist visiting Pokémon and complete event-related...

Grand Theft Auto 6 is not even out yet, but it is already causing the kind of chaos only Rockstar can create. With pre-orders opening on June 25 and the game set to launch on November 19, 2026, players are not just wishlisting the game. They are planning their lives around it. Days off, fake sick days, long weekends, “family emergencies” that suspiciously involve Vice City — you can already see where this is going.  ...

Epic Games Store has refreshed its weekly free game promotion once again, giving PC players two new titles to claim at no cost. Available until June 25, this week's giveaway replaces Warhammer 40K Speed Freeks and The Ouroboros King with Robobeat and Citizen Sleeper. The first free title, Robobeat, is a rhythm-driven action shooter developed by Simon Fredholm. Released in 2025, the game casts players as Ace, a bounty hunter on a mission to track down the eccentric...

Age of Wonders 4 is already one of those games where you start a campaign “just to test a build” and suddenly lose half your day. Secrets of the Archmages makes that problem even worse, in the best way possible. The new DLC goes deep into ancient magic, forgotten wizard secrets, and strange realms, giving players more tools to create ridiculous fantasy empires and more reasons to start another campaign. The main hook of Secrets of the Archmages is its...

A newly announced collaboration between Vampire Survivors and Fortnite may not be as certain as it first appeared. Shortly after Epic Games revealed plans to bring content from the popular indie roguelike into its battle royale ecosystem, developer Poncle signaled that the partnership is being reassessed due to concerns surrounding Epic's growing focus on generative artificial intelligence technologies. AI drama strikes again The crossover was unveiled during Epic Games' latest showcase, where the company highlighted upcoming projects connected to Fortnite and the...

Kusan: City of Wolves is an upcoming, hyper-violent neon-noir top-down shooter that delivers an intense, high-octane experience described as a Korean hip-hop meets Hotline Miami showdown. A gritty, rain-soaked Asian metropolis serves as the backdrop where players step into the combat boots of Jin, a lethal ex-soldier turned gun-for-hire on a desperate protective mission. Scheduled for a digital release on July 30, 2026, for PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and Nintendo Switch, the game offers an uncompromising, lightning-fast gameplay...

Capcom has recently released a detailed gameplay trailer alongside a new batch of screenshots for Yasmine, the first character arriving as part of the Year 4 Pass for Street Fighter 6 on August 3. While her inclusion in the roster was confirmed some time ago, this latest reveal offers a much clearer look at the Filipino fighter, showcasing not only her combat abilities but also the story and personality Capcom has crafted for her. So who exactly is Yasmine, and...

After months of being thoroughly dissected by players through its demo, The Adventures of Elliot: The Millennium Tales has officially launched worldwide today. The release marks a major milestone for Team Asano's latest HD-2D project, while also serving as the moment when the expectations and discussions formed throughout the testing period can finally be measured against the complete experience....

The agonizingly long wait for Grand Theft Auto VI is finally entering its final stretch. In a surprise announcement, Rockstar Games has officially blown the doors off its upcoming open-world crime epic, revealing the game’s official cover art and announcing that pre-orders will launch on June 25, 2026. This major update arrives alongside confirmation from Take-Two Interactive CEO Strauss Zelnick that the title is firmly locked in for a global release on November 19, 2026 for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series...