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'Everyone who bought this game should be eligible for a full refund': A digital-only Nintendo Switch game just became unplayable for those who paid for it — showing exactly why gamers are rebelling against Sony's disc-free PlayStation plans
By Dashiell Wood Published
The Nintendo Switch version of Aliens: Fireteam Elite has shut down, rendering it unplayable for buyers.

Best PS5 games: the 36 top PlayStation 5 titles to play in 2026
By Rob Dwiar Last updated
If you're looking for the best PS5 games right now, you can't go wrong with these essential picks. Here's the 36 top titles available on the platform.

NYT Connections hints and answers for Monday, August 10 (game #1156)
By Johnny Dee Published
Looking for NYT Connections answers and hints? Here's all you need to know to solve today's game, plus my commentary on the puzzles.
Latest Reviews

Turtle Beach PlayTrek 2-in-1 Case for Nintendo Switch 2 review: a superbly versatile case that challenges Nintendo's
By Lewis Maddison Published
Turtle Beach’s all-in-one solution challenges Nintendo’s own — is it better?

GuliKit KK3 Max review: a feature-filled controller that fails to deliver on its premium price tag
By Lewis Maddison Published
It may look like your typical Xbox controller, but the GuliKit KK3 Max has a few more tricks up its sleeve.

Turtle Beach Pacific Skyline Wireless Controller review: the perfect companion for GTA 6
By Dashiell Wood Published
The Turtle Beach Pacific Skyline Wireless Controller is the best-looking Xbox controller I’ve ever used.

Glorious GHS Wireless InfinitePlay review: the battery life really is (almost) infinite
By Phil Iwaniuk Published
This headset knows what gamers want — loads of charge, flat EQ response, rage proof build quality and a strong mic. It delivers on all fronts.

Sony Inzone M10S 2 review: takes the best esports monitor and makes it even better
By Dashiell Wood Published
The Sony Inzone M10S 2 takes a winning esports monitor and upgrades it even further with some key improvements.

The SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Omni offers a souped-up, 2026 upgrade for my beloved Nova Pro Wireless and is perfect for multiplatform gamers
By Rob Dwiar Published
After a couple of months with the SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Omni, it’s proved a worthy successor to the Nova Pro Wireless, but I’m torn on which one to recommend
PC Gaming

GuliKit KK3 Max review: a feature-filled controller that fails to deliver on its premium price tag
By Lewis Maddison Published
It may look like your typical Xbox controller, but the GuliKit KK3 Max has a few more tricks up its sleeve.

Wondering why GTA 6 is a code in a box? Take-Two CEO says it’s because gaming is now ‘well over 90% digital’
By Demi Williams Published
Take-Two CEO Strauss Zelnick has defended the publisher's decision to release physical editions of Grand Theft Auto 6 with a digital download code in the box.

'The level of pre-orders is unprecedented' — Take-Two reportedly made $1.39 billion in sales during GTA 6's pre-order period
By Demi Williams Published
Take-Two Interactive has reported earnings of $1.39 billion during Grand Theft Auto 6's pre-order period.

Glorious GHS Wireless InfinitePlay review: the battery life really is (almost) infinite
By Phil Iwaniuk Published
This headset knows what gamers want — loads of charge, flat EQ response, rage proof build quality and a strong mic. It delivers on all fronts.
Nintendo

'Everyone who bought this game should be eligible for a full refund': A digital-only Nintendo Switch game just became unplayable for those who paid for it — showing exactly why gamers are rebelling against Sony's disc-free PlayStation plans
By Dashiell Wood Published
The Nintendo Switch version of Aliens: Fireteam Elite has shut down, rendering it unplayable for buyers.

Turtle Beach PlayTrek 2-in-1 Case for Nintendo Switch 2 review: a superbly versatile case that challenges Nintendo's
By Lewis Maddison Published
Turtle Beach’s all-in-one solution challenges Nintendo’s own — is it better?

It doesn't seem like Nintendo plans to drop cartridges anytime soon, as the Switch 2 maker reports 38.5% of its sales are physical
By Demi Williams Published
While Sony commits to ending the production of game discs, Nintendo has reported that almost 40% of its software sales are physical.

Glorious GHS Wireless InfinitePlay review: the battery life really is (almost) infinite
By Phil Iwaniuk Published
This headset knows what gamers want — loads of charge, flat EQ response, rage proof build quality and a strong mic. It delivers on all fronts.

Onimusha: Way of the Sword is shaping up to be a demon-hunting classic
By Isaiah Williams Published
Onimusha: Way of the Sword is yet another sign that Capcom is on its greatest run of all time, and I can't wait to play more.

Resident Evil Requiem's Leon and Grace will co-host the Future Games Show: 'Whether you’re into pulse-pounding horror, samurai adventures or anything in between, we’ve got first looks, exciting reveals and plenty of surprises in store'
By Demi Williams Published
The Future Games Show at Gamescom 2026 has found its co-hosts in Resident Evil Requiem actors Nick Apostolides and Angela Sant’Albano.
Playstation

Wondering why GTA 6 is a code in a box? Take-Two CEO says it’s because gaming is now ‘well over 90% digital’
By Demi Williams Published
Take-Two CEO Strauss Zelnick has defended the publisher's decision to release physical editions of Grand Theft Auto 6 with a digital download code in the box.

'The level of pre-orders is unprecedented' — Take-Two reportedly made $1.39 billion in sales during GTA 6's pre-order period
By Demi Williams Published
Take-Two Interactive has reported earnings of $1.39 billion during Grand Theft Auto 6's pre-order period.

It doesn't seem like Nintendo plans to drop cartridges anytime soon, as the Switch 2 maker reports 38.5% of its sales are physical
By Demi Williams Published
While Sony commits to ending the production of game discs, Nintendo has reported that almost 40% of its software sales are physical.

Glorious GHS Wireless InfinitePlay review: the battery life really is (almost) infinite
By Phil Iwaniuk Published
This headset knows what gamers want — loads of charge, flat EQ response, rage proof build quality and a strong mic. It delivers on all fronts.

'Locking a gameplay trailer behind a Netflix subscription is a new level of greed' — GTA 6 fans callout Rockstar for 'paywalling' the game's extended look
By Demi Williams Published
Grand Theft Auto 6 fans have called out Rockstar Games for "paywalling" the game's upcoming extended look.

The latest firmware beta update automatically enables PSSR 2.0 on PS5 Pro, giving supported games 'sharper and clearer' graphics
By Demi Williams Published
Sony has released a new PS5 firmware update for its beta program that automatically enables PSSR 2.0 (PlayStation Spectral Super Resolution) on PS5 Pro.
Xbox

Wondering why GTA 6 is a code in a box? Take-Two CEO says it’s because gaming is now ‘well over 90% digital’
By Demi Williams Published
Take-Two CEO Strauss Zelnick has defended the publisher's decision to release physical editions of Grand Theft Auto 6 with a digital download code in the box.

Turtle Beach Pacific Skyline Wireless Controller review: the perfect companion for GTA 6
By Dashiell Wood Published
The Turtle Beach Pacific Skyline Wireless Controller is the best-looking Xbox controller I’ve ever used.

'The level of pre-orders is unprecedented' — Take-Two reportedly made $1.39 billion in sales during GTA 6's pre-order period
By Demi Williams Published
Take-Two Interactive has reported earnings of $1.39 billion during Grand Theft Auto 6's pre-order period.

Glorious GHS Wireless InfinitePlay review: the battery life really is (almost) infinite
By Phil Iwaniuk Published
This headset knows what gamers want — loads of charge, flat EQ response, rage proof build quality and a strong mic. It delivers on all fronts.




