Valve Steam Controller price and release date revealed
Valve has confirmed the Steam Controller price and release date. It launches May 4 for $99 with customizable controls and long battery life.
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Sony raises PS5 prices again, but some gamers are already checking out
Sony is raising PS5, PS5 Pro, and PlayStation Portal prices starting April 2, 2026, but some gamers say rising costs and declining game quality are pushing them away.
Epic lays off over 1,000 employees and admits Fortnite magic is fading
Epic is laying off over 1000 employees after a slowdown in Fortnite engagement. The company admits it has struggled to deliver the same magic that once made the game unstoppable, raising questions about what comes next.
MAINGEAR Rush Crimson Desert Limited Edition PC arrives with RX 9070 XT and Ryzen 9 9850X3D, but only 30 exist
MAINGEAR is selling a $4499 Crimson Desert themed gaming PC with high-end AMD hardware, but only 30 units will ever be made. This one is all about exclusivity.
CORSAIR VANGUARD AIR 99 WIRELESS keyboard tries to be everything at once and might actually pull it off
CORSAIR VANGUARD AIR 99 WIRELESS blends low-profile design, fast optical switches, and Stream Deck controls into one premium keyboard.
ASUS ROG Cetra Open Wireless earbuds let gamers hear the world while they play
ASUS has released the ROG Cetra Open Wireless earbuds featuring open ear audio, dual wireless connectivity, and a design built for gaming and active use.
Roblox rolls out real-time AI chat rephrasing to keep gameplay conversations civil
Roblox is using AI to rephrase profanity in real time instead of showing hashtags, keeping gameplay chat flowing while maintaining Community Standards.
Lakka 6.1 arrives with Linux kernel 6.18, RetroArch 1.22.2, new PS2 core, and Raspberry Pi CRT builds
Lakka 6.1 updates its Linux base, adds a new PS2 core, refreshes libretro support, and introduces CRT-ready Raspberry Pi images for authentic retro gaming.
The Salvation Army opens a digital thrift store on Roblox and yes it feels strange
The Salvation Army has launched a digital thrift store inside Roblox called Thrift Score. It aims to reach Gen Z and Gen Alpha, but the move raises uncomfortable questions about turning a necessity driven retail model into a virtual aesthetic.
CrossOver 26 takes another swing at Windows games on Mac and Linux
CrossOver 26 pushes Windows game compatibility further on Mac and Linux with updated Wine components, graphics improvements, and support for newer titles.
Gigabyte AORUS GeForce RTX 5090 Infinity brings wild cooling and bold looks to CES 2026
Gigabyte dropped the AORUS RTX 5090 Infinity at CES 2026, and this GPU finally delivers something different. The compact size, circular design, and RGB halo grabbed my attention right away, and the new cooling setup aims to keep Blackwell silicon fast and steady under real load.
The Acemagic Retro X5 with AMD AI 9 HX 370 pays homage to classic gaming but Nintendo may not be amused
Retro X5 pairs NES-inspired nostalgia with modern AMD AI performance, raising questions about design limits and Nintendo’s tolerance.