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dBrand has released a new collection of skins made specifically for the Steam Machine, giving owners more ways to customise Valve’s living room gaming PC. The range includes nine original designs created around the shape and style of the Steam Machine. Most are also available with matching skins for the Steam Controller, allowing buyers to apply the same theme across both devices. The new

Humble has launched its 2K Megahits 2026 Bundle, offering 15 PC games for a single payment of $15. The collection covers several of 2K’s best known franchises, including Borderlands, BioShock, Mafia, XCOM and Tiny Tina’s Wonderlands. Every title is provided through Steam, making the bundle especially useful for players building a larger Steam Deck library. Buying the complete package works out to $1 per

MANGMI has revealed the hardware specifications for the AIR Y and AIR Y Pro, two upcoming Android gaming handhelds inspired by the vertical design of the original Game Boy. Both models use the same 4.2 inch IPS display with a 4:3 aspect ratio, making them well suited to older console games that were originally designed for square shaped screens. They also share a 5,000mAh

DXVK has received a new update that improves compatibility and performance for several Windows games running on Linux and SteamOS. Version 3.0.2 includes specific fixes for Halo: Combat Evolved, Splinter Cell: Chaos Theory, Granblue Fantasy: Relink, Overwatch and Dying Light: The Beast. It also introduces a new debugging option that can help developers identify the cause of GPU hangs and driver crashes. DXVK is

SEGA and Ubisoft have shared their views on the future of physical games as the industry continues moving towards digital distribution. Both companies believe digital releases will become more important, although neither suggested that physical media will disappear immediately. Their comments reflect a wider shift across console and PC gaming, where downloads, subscriptions and digital storefronts now account for a growing share of software

Xbox players will have two more major sports games to consider in September 2026, with NBA 2K27 and EA Sports FC 27 now confirmed for release during the same month. NBA 2K27 will launch on Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S on September 4. EA Sports FC 27 will follow on September 25 for Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S and Xbox One.

Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Resynced has delivered one of Ubisoft’s strongest recent launches, selling 3.5 million copies across all platforms within its first 14 days. The result has already exceeded Ubisoft’s sales expectations for the entire year. The game launched on July 9, 2026, for Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S, PlayStation 5, PC and Nintendo Switch 2. Black Flag Resynced has also performed

Microsoft has started testing a free version of Xbox Cloud Gaming that allows selected Xbox Insider members to stream games without an Xbox Game Pass subscription. The new option is supported by advertising. An early test showed a player waiting in a queue for around one minute before watching a 30 second advertisement promoting Xbox games. Once the advert finished, Fortnite launched through the

Microsoft may be preparing to expand Xbox backwards compatibility on PC beyond original Xbox games, with early technical findings suggesting that Xbox 360 titles could eventually join the programme. Xbox recently introduced backwards compatibility for PC with four original Xbox releases: Conker: Live & Reloaded, Crimson Skies, Fuzion Frenzy and Blinx: The Time Sweeper. These games are being made available across Windows PCs and

Avatar Legends: The Fighting Game has been delayed on Xbox after its developers discovered an unexpected problem with a backend feature shortly before release. The Xbox version was due to launch alongside the PlayStation 5, PC and Nintendo Switch editions on July 23, 2026. However, the development team announced the delay only hours before the planned release. Xbox players are now expected to receive

Hell Let Loose: Vietnam is available to try on Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S for the first time through a free crossplay playtest running from July 24 to July 27, 2026. The test gives console players an early look at the upcoming tactical shooter before its full release on August 13. It is also available on PlayStation and PC, with crossplay support

Microsoft is testing a new Xbox download system designed to improve the speed and consistency of game installations and updates. The feature is currently available to selected members of the Alpha Skip Ahead ring in the Xbox Insider Program. It introduces a smart download client that checks multiple available content server pools after a download begins. The client measures the connection speed to each

Halo: Campaign Evolved is now available in early access, giving players their first detailed look at how the remake performs on Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S. Both consoles include Quality and Performance modes, although their resolution targets differ considerably. Xbox Series X aims for 4K at 30 FPS in Quality mode and 1880p at 60 FPS in Performance mode. Xbox Series S

Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 is introducing a new matchmaking system inspired by the multiplayer structure of the original Black Ops and Black Ops 2. The change arrives with Season 5 and affects Black Ops Classic, Quick Play and Party Games. Activision says the update was shaped by player data, community feedback and the strong response to the recent Black Ops and Black

The Xbox Summer Sale 2026 has reduced more than 2,000 games, add ons and special editions, with over 100 titles receiving discounts of 90 percent or more. Some of the biggest price cuts bring major releases below £10, while several older games now cost less than £3. The sale covers shooters, role playing games, sports titles, racing games, family releases and complete editions that

Ubisoft has expanded its presence on the Xbox PC Store by adding more than 80 games, editions and bundles to Microsoft’s desktop storefront. The new listings cover many of Ubisoft’s largest franchises, including Assassin’s Creed, Far Cry, Watch Dogs, The Crew, The Division, Prince of Persia and Ghost Recon. Recent releases such as Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Resynced, Assassin’s Creed Shadows and Star Wars

Jared Palmer has left Xbox only three months after joining the division, moving to artificial intelligence company Cognition as its new Vice President of Engineering. Palmer joined Xbox earlier in 2026 after previously working in Microsoft’s CoreAI organisation. His move was part of a wider effort by Xbox chief Asha Sharma to bring more engineering and product experience into the gaming business. His departure

Metal Gear Solid 4 will make its Xbox debut on August 27, 2026, as part of Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection Vol. 2. The Xbox Series X version will target a 4K output at 60 FPS, while Xbox Series S will target 1440p at 60 FPS. Konami has clarified that these figures describe the maximum output resolution rather than a fixed internal rendering resolution.

Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S recorded their best month of 2026 so far in the United States during June, with hardware sales rising 86 percent compared with the same month last year. The increase gave Xbox its strongest monthly console result of the year, although the comparison was helped by unusually weak sales in June 2025. Xbox hardware had been affected by

Halo: Campaign Evolved brings Master Chief’s original adventure back with modern visuals, expanded content and several quality of life improvements, while keeping the core structure of the 2001 campaign intact. The remake follows the original game closely across its ten main missions. Its linear level design, sandbox combat and familiar backtracking remain central to the experience, but Halo Studios has rebuilt the presentation in