BAFTA has awarded over £270,000 in grants to 112 recipients across the UK and North America through its 2026 Prince William BAFTA Bursary and scholarship programmes. The funding supports emerging talent in games, film, and television with grants up to £2,000 for bursary recipients and up to $60,000 for US scholars. This year's bursary cohort grew by 40% compared to 2025.
Acer's Predator Atlas 8, resembling the Lenovo Legion Go S, boasts Intel's new Arc G-Series chips, an 8-inch 1900x1200 display, and up to 80Wh battery life. This handheld gaming PC promises exceptional battery life and enhanced performance. Set to launch in October 2026 across North America, EMEA, and Australia.
The Steam Deck has sold out again in North America, despite a nearly 50% price increase for the 1TB model to $949. This unexpected demand has left the device out of stock, with intermittent availability issues cited due to memory and storage shortages. The phenomenon raises questions about Valve's pricing strategy amid component shortages.
Nintendo has officially set the price of the upcoming Switch 2 at $500, sparking mixed reactions among gamers and analysts alike. Despite the premium pricing, concerns over supply chain shortages persist, potentially impacting the console's launch success. The Switch 2 is slated for release on November 15th across North America and Europe.
