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The PC beta for Gears of War: E-Day will require a graphics card with hardware ray tracing support, at least 12GB of RAM, and 80GB of free SSD storage. The Coalition has published separate minimum and recommended specifications for the upcoming multiplayer test. These requirements apply only to the beta, so the final game may use different hardware targets when it launches on October

Google Chrome 151.0.7922.76 is now available for Windows, with web installers, full offline packages, a portable version, and a dedicated ARM64 build. The offline installers are useful when you need to install Chrome on several computers, prepare a machine without a reliable internet connection, or keep a complete installation file for later use. Unlike the smaller web installer, the offline package contains the files

Ford Racing has offered an early preview of the naturally aspirated V8 that will power its upcoming endurance racing prototype, running the engine through a simulated lap of the Circuit de la Sarthe on a test dyno. The 5.4 litre engine is based on Ford’s Coyote V8 architecture and can reach 9,000 RPM. It will be combined with a standardised hybrid system and installed

Steam Cyberpunk Fest is now live with discounts across a wide selection of futuristic action games, RPGs, immersive simulations, and independent releases that can suit portable play on Steam Deck. The sale includes major games such as Cyberpunk 2077 and Ninja Gaiden 4 alongside smaller titles including SPRAWL, Jazzpunk: Director’s Cut, Shadows of Doubt, and BlazBlue Entropy Effect. Cyberpunk 2077 is one of the

The latest dwproton update has removed the need for a separate workaround when running Honkai: Star Rail on Steam Deck and other Linux gaming systems. Version 11.0-10 adds the signature workaround directly to the community Proton build, allowing the game to launch without the manual fixes previously required. The release also improves several other gacha game launchers by fixing failed Netmarble updates, HoYoPlay window

Green Man Gaming has launched a new Gearbox Collection bundle featuring seven PC games across three pricing tiers, with every included title rated either Verified or Playable on Steam Deck. The complete bundle costs $15 and includes Borderlands 3 Ultimate Edition, Homeworld 3, Tiny Tina’s Wonderlands Chaotic Great Edition, Risk of Rain Returns, Blanc, Tribes of Midgard, and Borderlands Game of the Year Enhanced.

Lenovo Legion Go owners are being advised to avoid BIOS version N3CN42WW after multiple reports claimed that the update can leave the original handheld gaming PC unable to start. The affected BIOS was released on June 17, 2026. According to reports from owners, some Legion Go systems stopped working after the update was installed, leaving the devices effectively unusable. Lenovo has not publicly acknowledged

Humble Choice has revealed its August 2026 lineup, offering eight PC games for $15 through the monthly subscription service. The selection is led by Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth, Dead Cells with The Bad Seed DLC, and Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Shredder’s Revenge Ultimate Edition. The bundle also includes Decktamer, Conquest Dark, Gatekeeper, Pile Up!, and Dark Envoy. Every game in the lineup is

Deck de France is a new Linux application that lets you control compatible games by pedalling on a smart bike trainer. The community made tool creates a virtual Xbox 360 controller on a Steam Deck or another Linux device. It then converts cycling data received over Bluetooth into gamepad input that supported games can recognise. The project was originally designed for the Tour de

Atomic Heart has received a new PC update that appears to remove Denuvo DRM from the game, potentially making it easier to run and test on Steam Deck and other Linux based handhelds. The removal was not mentioned in the official patch notes. However, an examination of the updated game files indicates that Denuvo is no longer present. The Steam store page reportedly continues

Valve has released a new Steam Deck client update that addresses several problems affecting local network game transfers, Desktop Mode startup, and the account login process. The update includes additional fixes for cases where local network transfers would fail to begin. It also stops the Desktop Mode account chooser from appearing without being requested and prevents an unnecessary login dialog from opening after automatic

Daimon Blades has received a Steam Deck compatibility update that significantly improves performance and gives the game a Playable rating, although its default handheld graphics configuration still creates serious visibility issues. The first person action RPG can now remain above 30 FPS for most of the experience, with large portions reportedly reaching around 40 FPS. This is a substantial improvement over its launch performance,

Linux has returned to more than 4 percent of Steam’s active operating system share, according to Valve’s July 2026 hardware survey. The platform gained 0.32 percentage points during the month, while Windows declined by 0.43 points. macOS also increased slightly, adding 0.11 points. Windows remains dominant across Steam, but Linux has continued to grow from the roughly 2 percent share it held several years

Two important compatibility components linked to Valve’s upcoming Steam Frame device are now publicly visible on Steam, offering another sign that the hardware may be moving closer to release. FEX and Lepton both appeared on the Steam platform on August 2, 2026. They are not games or applications intended for normal use. Instead, they are translation technologies that should help software built for different

Secretlab has expanded its Pokémon gaming chair collection with three new removable skins inspired by Venusaur, Charizard, and Blastoise. The Pokémon Pixel Art Collection introduces Grass, Fire, and Water themed designs for compatible Titan Evo chairs. Each skin uses a colour gradient based on its featured Pokémon, with green for Venusaur, orange for Charizard, and blue for Blastoise. Large pixel art versions of the

Audeze says it is deeply involved in the development of future PlayStation audio hardware, with several unreleased products currently at different stages of development. Sony acquired the premium audio company in 2023 as part of its wider investment in PlayStation sound technology. Audeze continues to operate as an independent brand and still develops products for multiple platforms, but its role inside Sony now includes

Grand Theft Auto 6 fans believe Rockstar Games may have placed a hidden reference to the game’s Leonida map inside the latest GTA Online update. The suspected clue appears in The Kortz Center Heist, where players noticed a framed abstract painting with a green shape. Some members of the GTA community argue that the image resembles the map fans have been building from locations

Xbox has released many memorable limited edition consoles during its 25 year history, ranging from transparent green systems to designs inspired by Halo, Gears of War, Forza, Cyberpunk 2077, and other major games. The Xbox Series X and Series S generation has received fewer widely available special editions than earlier Xbox hardware. Microsoft released the Halo Infinite Xbox Series X and several promotional models,

Microsoft is developing a new Xbox achievement reward for players who complete every required achievement in a game, with the feature expected to arrive later in 2026. Xbox CEO Asha Sharma confirmed that the team is working on the system after a player asked whether Xbox would introduce something similar to PlayStation’s Platinum trophies. Her response did not reveal the official name, design, eligibility

Moonlighter 2: The Endless Vault will leave early access on September 2, 2026, with its full release planned across Xbox Series X and Series S, PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch 2, Steam, Xbox Game Pass, and PC Game Pass. To mark the announcement, the original Moonlighter is free to claim on Steam from August 5 through August 9. Once added to your account during the