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NEWSJul 23 · 148 views

The Rings of Power Season 3 Adds Celeborn With Stranger Things Star Jamie Campbell Bower

The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power will finally introduce Galadriel's husband Celeborn in its third season, with Stranger Things star Jamie Campbell Bower taking on the role. The new season jumps several years forward to depict the height of the War of the Elves and Sauron, arriving on Prime Video before the end of 2026.

Vishal Kamal·1 min read

Detailed view of a gaming motherboard, showcasing an AMD processor and components.

PC GAMINGJul 23 · 167 views

Alienware Area-51 Ryzen X3D RTX 5090 PC Drops $1,500 to $5,399.99

Dell has slashed $1,500 off its flagship Alienware Area-51 desktop, bringing the Ryzen 7 9850X3D and RTX 5090 configuration down to $5,399.99 shipped. The system packs 64GB of DDR5-6400MHz RAM and a 360mm liquid cooler inside a chassis that dwarfs the Aurora R16.

Vishal Kamal·1 min read

Paintball player strategizing behind inflatable cover during a competition on an outdoor field.

CONSOLE GAMINGJul 23 · 181 views

How to Play Halo: Combat Evolved Campaign Co-Op Across Xbox, PlayStation, and PC

The original Halo: Combat Evolved now supports cross-platform campaign co-op across Xbox, PlayStation, and PC through the Master Chief Collection. This guide breaks down exactly how to squad up with friends regardless of platform, covering party setup, matchmaking settings, and the specific steps needed to launch a cooperative session.

Vishal Kamal·1 min read

Scrabble tiles forming 'Thank You' on a pink background, ideal for gratitude concepts.

NEWSJul 23 · 127 views

Future? No Thanks! Delayed on Steam as Valve Reviews 'Dozens of Untextured Polygons Depicting Ass and Boobs'

Molleindustria's political satire game Future? No Thanks! missed its planned July 22 release after Steam kept the build under review for more than three weeks. Developer Paolo Pedercini says the holdup centers on a brief sequence featuring low-polygon nudity that the demo version already passed months ago.

Vishal Kamal·1 min read

A skateboarder launches off a ramp in mid-air during a vibrant X Games event.

NEWSJul 23 · 176 views

BlizzCon 2026 Returns to Anaheim With Exclusive Cosmetics for WoW, Overwatch, Diablo 4, and More

Blizzard Entertainment has revealed the full lineup of BlizzCon 2026 exclusive in-game cosmetics and bundles for World of Warcraft, Overwatch, Diablo 4, Diablo Immortal, and Hearthstone. The event returns to Anaheim on September 12–13 for its first in-person gathering since 2023, with tickets already sold out.

Vishal Kamal·1 min read

Two people sitting indoors gaming on a large projector screen, enjoying a video game session.

GAME REVIEWSJul 23 · 143 views

Avatar Legends: The Fighting Game Review — Deep Combat, Hollow Package

Avatar Legends: The Fighting Game delivers one of the most inventive combat systems in recent fighting game history, but its barebones single-player offerings and missing online features hold it back from greatness. The 12-character roster breaks genre conventions with wildly distinct movement and resource mechanics that reward mastery. However, a 27-chapter story mode that feels like fanfiction, lobbies limited to two players, and a training mode lacking standard tools make the package feel unfinished at launch.

Vishal Kamal·1 min read

Crop anonymous male pressing buttons on console controller while playing video game in house on blurred background

NEWSJul 23 · 140 views

Black Lake Announced: First-Person Horror Set in Floating Orphanage Targets Winter 2027 PC Release

Polydin Studio has announced Black Lake, a first-person psychological horror game set in an abandoned orphanage drifting on an endless black ocean. Players control Elena as she searches for her missing twin sister Rita, using light-based mechanics to survive creatures formed from vanished children and staff. The game launches on PC in Winter 2027 with console versions following in mid-2027.

Vishal Kamal·1 min read

A hand holding a handheld gaming console displaying the Pokémon Legends game screen outdoors.

NEWSJul 23 · 107 views

Nintendo Switch 2 Games Hit All-Time Lows at Woot for One Day Only

Woot's Summer of Gaming sale slashes Nintendo Switch 2 game prices to historic lows with an extra 22% off via promo code LEVEL22, but the code expires at 11:58 pm CT on July 22. Major titles like Metroid Prime 4: Beyond and the Switch 2 editions of Zelda games drop below $47, while the Switch 2 console itself sells for $399 to first-time Woot shoppers.

Vishal Kamal·1 min read

NEWSJul 22 · 134 views

Avatar Legends: The Fighting Game Review — The Best Fighting Game of 2026

Avatar Legends: The Fighting Game delivers the first genuinely great Avatar video game with deep combat systems and faithful character adaptations. However, rough single-player modes and incomplete onboarding tools hold back what could have been a complete package for both fighting game veterans and franchise fans.

Vishal Kamal·1 min read

Immersive VR gaming setup with neon lights showcasing advanced technology.

GAME REVIEWSJul 22 · 194 views

Riftbound Confirms Full 2026 Set Schedule With Four Releases Through October

Riot Games has locked in the complete 2026 release calendar for Riftbound, its new physical trading card game set in the League of Legends universe. Four sets spanning February through October will introduce new mechanics like Equipment, Ultimate rarity, and jungle-focused keywords, alongside Champion Decks for popular characters including Fiora, Rumble, and Jhin.

Vishal Kamal·1 min read

Close-up of hands holding a Nintendo Switch with Fortnite game screen indoors.

NEWSJul 22 · 115 views

Palworld Eyes Fortnite Crossover as Epic Surveys Players and Bucky Teases Skins

Epic Games has added Palworld to Fortnite's in-game survey, a move that often signals upcoming crossover content. Pocketpair's John "Bucky" Buckley followed up with a playful tweet asking fans which new 1.0 Pals they would want as skins, hinting at serious discussions behind the scenes.

Vishal Kamal·1 min read

Exciting skateboard stunt at X Games 2026 in Sacramento, captured mid-air with crowd spectators.

NEWSJul 22 · 110 views

PAX Aus 2026 Guest Lineup Adds Austin Creed, Mick Gordon, and Gregory Louden

PAX Aus 2026 has announced a new wave of guests including former WWE superstar Austin Creed, Doom composer Mick Gordon, and Saros creative director Gregory Louden. The event runs October 9-11 at the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre as the capstone of Melbourne International Games Week.

Vishal Kamal·1 min read

Detailed view of Xbox gaming controller with vibrant buttons displayed indoors.

XBOX SERIES XJul 22 · 140 views

Xbox Game Pass Starter Edition Lands on Meta Horizon+ With Cloud Gaming and Controller Support

Xbox has launched a starter edition of Game Pass for Meta Horizon+ subscribers, adding over 50 games and 10 hours of cloud gaming to the VR subscription service. The partnership follows a similar deal with Discord Nitro announced in May. Meta Horizon+ pricing remains unchanged at $59.99 per year or $7.99 per month.