Vishal Kamal has been covering video games for 7 years, writing about everything from hardware deals and new releases to esports and the business
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Valve's Steam Deck has undergone a significant price hike, affecting all models of the handheld gaming device. The increase, which ranges across the different storage capacities, may impact its competitiveness in the portable gaming market. Steam Deck buyers will now face higher upfront costs.
PlayStation's Days of Play 2026 Sale is live, offering significant discounts on PS5 games, including Ghost of Yōtei at $49.98, Death Stranding 2: On The Beach at $39.99, and Marvel's Spider-Man 2 at $29.99. The sale also features discounted DualSense controllers, PlayStation VR2, and more, making it an ideal time for gamers to enhance their PS5 experience.
Rayman Legends Retold, a remake of the timeless 2013 classic, has been leaked with a planned release later this year. The game is described as a "reimagining" of the original, with an expected announcement at the upcoming State of Play. Following the Rayman 30th Anniversary Edition, fans can anticipate a refreshed take on Rayman Legends, though details on what this entails are currently scarce.
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt's upcoming DLC, Songs of the Past, announced for PS5, Windows PC, and Xbox Series X, has notably excluded the Nintendo Switch 2. Despite this, fans hold onto hope due to CD Projekt Red's past optimization efforts with Cyberpunk 2077 on Switch. A potential Nintendo Direct announcement may still bring the DLC to Nintendo's console.
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Despite facing a Steam review bomb following the conclusion of its first season, Destiny 2 developer Bungie is gearing up for a strong comeback with its Season 2 reveal. The upcoming season promises significant updates, aiming to win back player trust. Can Season 2 revitalize the game's community?
Epic Games surprised the gaming community by revealing Unreal Engine 6 during the Rocket League Paris Major, accompanied by a teaser for the future of Rocket League, showcasing real-time footage rendered in the new engine. This move hints at a potential next-gen overhaul for the beloved physics-based sports game. The announcement comes six years after Unreal Engine 5's initial reveal and four years after its launch.
CD Projekt RED announces The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt - Songs of the Past, a new expansion, set to release in 2027 for PS5, Xbox, and PC. This surprise addition to the critically acclaimed RPG promises to deliver fresh content to the beloved game. Fans can expect a new storyline, characters, and gameplay mechanics.
YouTube has enhanced its transparency measures by introducing automatic AI-generated content detection, particularly for photorealistic AI use, to combat misleading videos. This update aims to clearly label such content, ensuring viewers are aware of its artificial nature. The move follows a surge in fake AI-generated movie trailers and deepfakes misleading millions of viewers.
A leaked key art for Modern Warfare 4 suggests a setting involving South and North Korea, with the player taking on roles across three factions. The game promises a blend of modern and futuristic elements, following directly from Modern Warfare 3's climactic ending. Infinity Ward is at the helm, with an expected release in October-November 2026.
