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Steam Machine's constant red warning light is due to a bug in the BIOS
By Darren Allan Published
Seeing a red light on your Steam Machine? Don't panic — it's most likely due to a bug that triggers a temperature warning to come on 'much earlier' than it should.

A superb open world racing game is coming to Nintendo Switch 2, finally giving us a proper Forza Horizon alternative
By Dashiell Wood Published
Ubisoft has announced that its latest racing game is coming to Nintendo Switch 2.

Best PS5 controllers in 2026: top PlayStation pads from Sony, Razer, Scuf, and more—all tested and reviewed by our expert gaming team
By Rhys Wood Last updated
Buying guide We're rounding up all the best PS5 controllers around from the official options to third-party powerhouses.
Latest Reviews

8BitDo 64 Bluetooth Controller review: perfect for the retro Nintendo Switch Online game catalog
By Rhys Wood Published
The 8BitDo 64 Bluetooth Controller is a fine companion for the Nintendo Switch Online game catalog.

Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced review: a robust and beautiful remake of one of the best — but not without flaws
By Rob Dwiar Published
Retracing Edward Kenway’s steps in Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Resynced is an absolute joy, and the modernizations and advancements mean it's a wonderful remake of a classic.

OXS Storm A2 review: a basic but impressive sounding budget gaming headset
By Lewis Maddison Published
The OXS Storm A2 offers some top-line features for a reasonable price — but do they live up to expectations?

Genki Attack Vector review: a cover and grip combo that’s comfortable and secure
By Lewis Maddison Published
The Genki Attack Vector offers protection for your console and comfort in handheld mode — but is it worth its asking price?
PC Gaming

A superb open world racing game is coming to Nintendo Switch 2, finally giving us a proper Forza Horizon alternative
By Dashiell Wood Published
Ubisoft has announced that its latest racing game is coming to Nintendo Switch 2.

8BitDo 64 Bluetooth Controller review: perfect for the retro Nintendo Switch Online game catalog
By Rhys Wood Published
The 8BitDo 64 Bluetooth Controller is a fine companion for the Nintendo Switch Online game catalog.

Gambling, noir detectives, and urinating robots: Warframe's long-awaited Tau update is unlike anything I could possibly have predicted
By Christian Guyton Published
Warframe finally goes to Tau, with developer Digital Extremes aiming to take its universe in a bold new direction.

Don't sleep on this upcoming cinematic action game that could rival The Last of Us
By Dashiell Wood Published
Why upcoming action game Blood Message should be on your radar.

'I honestly think the next step is a gameplay trailer' — GTA 6 fans are expecting an update from Rockstar Games next month, if not the long-awaited trailer 3
By Demi Williams Published
Rockstar Games' parent company, Take-Two Interactive, has quite an important day coming up, and fans are hoping for a new update on Grand Theft Auto 6.

Ex-BioWare lead writer would take the series to a 'dark and dangerous' place given the chance, while also going 'back to the basics of what made Dragon Age appeal to so many people in the first place'
By Demi Williams Published
Dragon Age creator and former narrative lead David Gaider doesn't believe the series has a future at EA, but would be interested in working on a new game.
Nintendo

Nintendo's iOS and Android racer Mario Kart Tour will shut down later this year, with no offline mode planned
By Demi Williams Published
Nintendo has announced that the servers for Mario Kart Tour will be shut down later this year.

A new Switch 2 with a replaceable battery will be available soon, as Nintendo announces that it will 'no longer sell' original Switch consoles in Europe
By Demi Williams Published
Nintendo will stop selling original Switch consoles from early 2027 in Europe, as it announces a new Switch 2 featuring a replaceable battery.

Xbox announces 'the most significant restructure' in its history — and it'll cause 1,600 'painful' job losses today and numerous studio sales
By Rob Dwiar Published
The rumors were true: Xbox announces thousands of job layoffs and some serious studio restructuring

Snakebyte Ergo Grip S2 review: a functional Joy-Con 2 grip with a few snags
By Lewis Maddison Published
The Snakebyte Ergo Grip S2 looks like a simple way to hold your Joy-Con 2 controllers — but is it as ergo-nomic as its name suggests?
Playstation

Game ownership is at risk, and Xbox veteran has unsurprisingly slammed Sony
By Isaiah Williams Published
Sony's plans for an all-digital future aren't going down well with consumers, and certainly aren't with gaming industry figures like this Xbox veteran.

Don't sleep on this upcoming cinematic action game that could rival The Last of Us
By Dashiell Wood Published
Why upcoming action game Blood Message should be on your radar.

'I honestly think the next step is a gameplay trailer' — GTA 6 fans are expecting an update from Rockstar Games next month, if not the long-awaited trailer 3
By Demi Williams Published
Rockstar Games' parent company, Take-Two Interactive, has quite an important day coming up, and fans are hoping for a new update on Grand Theft Auto 6.

'Sounds like the original launch' — Some fans think the new Black Ops PlayStation ports suffer from input lag but others argue they're the same as the original releases
By Dashiell Wood Published
Fans are complaining that the new Black Ops ports just don't feel right on PS5 and PS4.

Ex-BioWare lead writer would take the series to a 'dark and dangerous' place given the chance, while also going 'back to the basics of what made Dragon Age appeal to so many people in the first place'
By Demi Williams Published
Dragon Age creator and former narrative lead David Gaider doesn't believe the series has a future at EA, but would be interested in working on a new game.

'I find myself in the novel position of looking for a job' — 27-year Bethesda veteran who designed Skyrim's humanoid races and a Microsoft dev behind Xbox backwards compatibility have been laid off
By Demi Williams Published
Thousands of Xbox staff have been laid off, including two industry veterans who worked at Microsoft and Bethesda for decades.
Xbox

Game ownership is at risk, and Xbox veteran has unsurprisingly slammed Sony
By Isaiah Williams Published
Sony's plans for an all-digital future aren't going down well with consumers, and certainly aren't with gaming industry figures like this Xbox veteran.

Don't sleep on this upcoming cinematic action game that could rival The Last of Us
By Dashiell Wood Published
Why upcoming action game Blood Message should be on your radar.

'I honestly think the next step is a gameplay trailer' — GTA 6 fans are expecting an update from Rockstar Games next month, if not the long-awaited trailer 3
By Demi Williams Published
Rockstar Games' parent company, Take-Two Interactive, has quite an important day coming up, and fans are hoping for a new update on Grand Theft Auto 6.

Ex-BioWare lead writer would take the series to a 'dark and dangerous' place given the chance, while also going 'back to the basics of what made Dragon Age appeal to so many people in the first place'
By Demi Williams Published
Dragon Age creator and former narrative lead David Gaider doesn't believe the series has a future at EA, but would be interested in working on a new game.

'I find myself in the novel position of looking for a job' — 27-year Bethesda veteran who designed Skyrim's humanoid races and a Microsoft dev behind Xbox backwards compatibility have been laid off
By Demi Williams Published
Thousands of Xbox staff have been laid off, including two industry veterans who worked at Microsoft and Bethesda for decades.

'All options are on the table, considering the drastic measure already put in place' — Could Microsoft sell Xbox? Analysts say it's too expensive for that, but that it could be dismantled piece by piece
By Demi Williams Published
Analysts suggest a Xbox would be too expensive for buyers, and it's more likely they would go after "specific pieces" of the company instead.









