Vishal Kamal has been covering video games for 7 years, writing about everything from hardware deals and new releases to esports and the business
side of the industry. He runs TheBadGamer, focused on gaming news worth your time.
The Gigabyte MO27Q2A 27-inch QD-OLED gaming monitor is currently available for AUD $669 at Umart, down from its $799 MSRP. Buyers also receive a free digital copy of Onimusha: Way of the Sword, which carries a $100 RRP. The monitor features a 280Hz refresh rate, 0.03ms response time, and dual VESA certifications for HDR and motion clarity.
Protect your $400 Nintendo Switch 2 with a highly-rated, budget-friendly solution. The JSAUX Screen Protector, available in a 3-pack for $7.10, offers 9H tempered glass protection with 99% transparency. Ideal for heavy users, it's easy to apply and resistant to scratches and fingerprints.
New York resident Jack Shi, 64, receives Spider-Man fan mail at his Forest Hills home, shared with Marvel's Peter Parker in comics. The phenomenon has intensified post-Spider-Man: Brand New Day's July 31, 2026, release. Meanwhile, Marvel's Spider-Man 2 game sees a player surge.
Singer and actress Chloe Bailey has expressed interest in playing Storm in Marvel's upcoming X-Men movie, responding enthusiastically to fan-casting on social media. Her interactions have sparked both excitement and skepticism among fans. With casting announcements expected at D23, the speculation surrounding the iconic role intensifies.
Funselektor's off-roading exploration game Over the Hill launches on PC via Steam on October 14. The title blends relaxed wilderness traversal with challenging trail mechanics and supports up to three players in co-op.
Inside Internet's new Asobi app lets Steam Deck and Linux users stream PlayStation Plus cloud games without owning a PS4 or PS5. The free playtest unlocks premium features like 4K upscaling and haptic feedback, though a PlayStation Plus Premium subscription and PSN account are still required.
Rockstar Games is unlikely to reveal details about Grand Theft Auto 6's online mode in the near future, according to a new report. The studio appears to be keeping its multiplayer plans under wraps while the single-player campaign remains the primary focus of pre-launch marketing. Players eager for a look at the next evolution of GTA Online will need to exercise patience.
A signed limited edition copy of Dan Abnett's Warhammer 40,000 novel Hive sold on eBay for $3,150 after Games Workshop canceled the original store-exclusive release due to community backlash. The book, numbered 12 of 2,000, is now considered one of the most expensive Warhammer books ever sold. Collectors are debating whether the price reflects genuine scarcity or speculative frenzy.
Turkish developer Mindlabor has released Pight, a 2D puzzle game that draws direct inspiration from Minecraft's redstone mechanics. The game features 90 levels with new mechanics introduced every ten stages, unlimited undo functionality, and a built-in level editor — all for £2.87 on Steam.
Bellring Games' free-to-play extraction RPG Mistfall Hunter attracted over one million players in its first week on Xbox Game Pass and PC. The milestone arrives despite overwhelmingly negative reviews citing region locking, server lag, and character creation bugs that have left half of Xbox reviewers awarding just one star.
