Deal | Darkest Dungeon II sends players on a merciless journey through a dying fantasy world. The roguelike is 75% off on Steam until June 1 and currently costs just under $10.
Deal | Stray is an atmospheric cyberpunk adventure from a cat’s perspective and is currently cheaper on Steam than ever before. Until June 3, a 50% discount lowers the price to $14.99.
Since May 13, Figure 03 humanoid robots in San José have been sorting parcels almost continuously on camera – and the stream seems to hold a surprising fascination for viewers. Due to the high level of interest, it has now been running for over a week instead of the originally planned eight hours.
A new leak is giving Nintendo fans fresh hope: after years of silence, Genshin Impact may still be coming to a Nintendo console – although most likely to the Switch 2 rather than the original Switch.
Microsoft appears to be removing the expansion port from new Xbox controllers without making an official announcement. For many players, the change will likely go unnoticed. Users of chatpads, headset adapters or older accessories, however, may be left behind.
With today’s Take-Two earnings call potentially bringing news about GTA 6, many fans on Reddit seem more frustrated than excited. Some are tired of having to wait for official updates during a financial call, while others are urging patience.
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Forza Horizon 6 hides a cheeky Pokémon gag in its car radio: With “snap ’em all” and a “Japanese collectible game that can’t be named for legal reasons,” Playground Games appears to be taking aim at Nintendo’s strict brand policy.
The new school and Quidditch uniforms from HBO’s upcoming Harry Potter series were shown at Licensing Expo 2026 in Las Vegas. A newly surfaced photo suggests that HBO is taking a noticeably different approach to the costumes than the Warner Bros. films. Many fans say the look reminds them of Hogwarts Legacy – and the response so far has been largely positive.
Deal | Call of Juarez: Gunslinger combines a classic gunslinger story with accessible gunplay and is currently cheaper on Steam than it has been in months. The Western shooter is 90% off until June 2 and is available for $1.49.
Deal | World Racing 2 – Champion Edition brings back the classic arcade racing charm of the 2000s and is currently cheaper than ever on Steam. The racer is 75% off until May 28 and costs just $2.49.
The Steam community is debating Valve’s Steam Machine on Reddit. While some users seem willing to accept compromises for a console-like Steam experience in the living room, others fear that, depending on its expected price, the Steam Machine may not be a real alternative to a self-built gaming PC.
One of the most intriguing indie extraction shooters is back with ZERO Sievert 2. Just two weeks after the announcement trailer was released, the game has already been added to more than 100,000 Steam wishlists – and could position itself as a PvE-focused alternative to ARC Raiders.
The Unreal Engine 5 fan remake of Need for Speed Underground 2 continues to make progress. A new gameplay video shows AI traffic, free-roaming opponents, Outrun races and revised driving physics. The demo also remains available.
Deal | One of the defining action RPGs of the early 2000s is currently available on Steam for less than $1. Dungeon Siege is discounted by 86% until May 27, bringing the price down from $6.99 to just $0.97.
Deal | Super Meat Boy is a notoriously tough indie platformer with a bizarre setting and plenty of blood – and without question one of the best-known games of its kind. The classic is currently available again on Steam with a 92% discount, bringing the price down from $14.99 to $1.19
Following the recent pre-order mishap, Rockstar has now changed the title of the official GTA 6 website. Nobody really knows what it means, but for fans, that alone is enough to fuel wild speculation on Reddit.
The upcoming Harry Potter series is apparently losing a key recurring character after its first season: according to Deadline, Ginny Weasley actress Gracie Cochrane will not return for season 2. Fans have reacted calmly so far, however, as the youngest Weasley sibling only appears briefly during the first season and does not become important to the story until season 2.
Blades of Fire is set in a dark fantasy world and puts players in the role of one of the kingdom’s last blacksmiths. Their task: forge powerful weapons and overthrow an evil queen. In its review, Eurogamer compares the game to classic PlayStation-era titles that seemed to come out of nowhere, only to turn out far better than expected.
Deal | Anomaly: Warzone Earth turns the classic tower-defense formula on its head by putting players on the offensive in alien-occupied cities. The sci-fi strategy game is discounted by 90% on Steam until May 19 and costs just $0.99.
Deal | Primal Carnage: Extinction throws players into asymmetrical PvP battles between humans and dinosaurs. The multiplayer shooter is discounted by 90% on Steam until May 31, bringing it down to its lowest price to date at just under $1.30.
In Forza Horizon 6, a player has recreated Han’s iconic underground garage from Fast & Furious: Tokyo Drift using the new garage customization system. The creation is now available to the community via share code. The catch: players can use the garage themselves, but apparently cannot edit it.
Many Valve fans share the same dream: a secret launch title for the Steam Machine. There is no concrete evidence that such a game exists, but it cannot be ruled out entirely. As Reddit users are currently discussing, one thing would be especially fitting: a game with a “3” in its title.
At first glance, it looks like the Power Loader from Aliens, but the Unitree GD01 is a real robot that, according to the manufacturer, is intended as a civilian vehicle or transportation platform.
According to rumors, Microsoft’s next Xbox could launch without a conventional disc drive. As an alternative, the company is reportedly considering a disc-to-digital program – an idea that many fans do not seem opposed to. How well such a solution would be received, however, appears to depend heavily on how Microsoft implements it.
Blizzard released a new balance patch for Heroes of the Storm on May 11. While it does not confirm a relaunch, the update has once again raised hopes within the community that Blizzard has not completely written off the MOBA. At the same time, the mood remains cautious, as not every change has been met with immediate enthusiasm.
A humanoid robot that can vacuum, fold laundry and unload the dishwasher sounds like the future arriving in your living room. The 1X NEO is meant to make exactly that a reality in 2026. However, there is one major catch.
Deal | Redgar: The Space Viking plays like Hotline Miami, but moves the brutal top-down action into a bizarre space Viking setting. The shooter currently has 95% positive reviews on Steam and costs just $1.49 until May 17.
Aotos appears to be filling a gap in the market with its hybrid e-bike and lightweight electric motorcycle. The Flux X26, currently available from around $1,200, has been so well received that its Kickstarter campaign has already raised more than 20 times its original funding goal. In Germany, however, the hybrid bike could be legally tricky.
Deal | Killing Floor sends players into an England overrun by mutants and is currently available on Steam at its lowest price yet. The co-op shooter is 90% off until May 25 and costs just $1.99.
A new leak suggests that fans may have to wait until 2027 for fresh details on Pokémon Winds and Waves. Such a long stretch without updates would be unusual for the Pokémon series, which is why the rumor is currently being debated within the community.