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Daily Video Game Deals Jun 7 – Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection, Phantom Brave: The Lost Hero, Styx Blades of Greed, Hogwarts Legacy & More
Daily video game deals for June 7th include discounts on Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection, Phantom Brave: The Lost Hero, Styx: Blades of Greed, and Hogwarts Legacy. Sales are available across PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X/S, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, and PC platforms.
Daily Video Game Deals Jun 6 – Skull and Bones, The Precinct, Persona 3 Reload, Kingdom Come: Deliverance II, Alan Wake 2 & More
Daily Video Game Deals for June 6, 2026, are now live across PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, and PC. The sale features significant discounts on titles such as Skull and Bones, The Precinct, Persona 3 Reload, Kingdom Come: Deliverance II, and Alan Wake 2, among many others.
(For Southeast Asia) PlayStation Store: May 2026’s top downloads
PlayStation Store has revealed the top downloaded games for May 2026 across PS5, PS4, and PS VR2. In Asia, '007 First Light' led the PS5 charts, while 'NTE: Neverness to Everness' topped the Free to Play charts.
UK Charts: 007 First Light Leaves The Competition Shaken
007 First Light debuted at number one on the UK physical sales charts, pushing LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight to second place. Several other titles saw significant movement, with Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream falling out of the top 40 entirely.
Nvidia announces that a DLSS 4.5 update for Ray Reconstruction is finally on its way, promising better ray-traced and path-traced graphics for 'similar performance' as the old model
Nvidia announced an upcoming update for DLSS 4.5 Ray Reconstruction, which will integrate its AI-powered ray tracing denoiser with the newer transformer-based upscaling algorithm. This update, expected in August, will be available in at least 27 games, including Cyberpunk 2077 and Alan Wake 2, promising improved lighting accuracy and temporal stability without sacrificing performance.
Check out the 50 most popular Steam Deck games for May 2026
This article lists the 50 most popular games played on the Steam Deck during May 2026, based on data from Valve. The list includes newly released titles like Forza Horizon 6 and Subnautica 2, alongside enduring favorites such as Slay the Spire and Stardew Valley.
DLSS 4.5 Ray Reconstruction Improvements Detailed, Out in August
Nvidia has detailed its upcoming DLSS 4.5 Ray Reconstruction technology, set to launch in August for all Nvidia GeForce RTX GPUs. This new iteration utilizes a second-generation transformer model to enhance image quality in games employing ray tracing and path tracing. The technology unifies denoising with DLSS Super Resolution, offering improved performance and visual fidelity by generating higher-quality pixels in noisy ray-traced frames.
The device in my hands feels like the standard all new handheld gaming PCs will be judged by
The MSI Claw 8 EX AI+ is a new handheld gaming PC powered by Intel's G3 Extreme processor, aiming to set a new benchmark for the category. While its performance, quiet operation, and comfortable design are praised, the projected $1500 price point is a significant concern, especially following recent Steam Deck price increases. The device features a 14-core Intel chip, 32GB of RAM, an 8-inch display, and promises improved battery life over its predecessor.
Leaks Indicate Upcoming Reveal of Hogwarts Legacy 2 at PlayStation State of Play - GameHaunt
Leaks suggest Hogwarts Legacy 2 will be revealed in mid-2026 during a PlayStation State of Play event, with a planned release in spring or summer 2027. Avalanche Software and Warner Bros. Games are reportedly planning a marketing strategy similar to the first game, which sold over 24 million copies. The sequel's launch is intended to coincide with the new HBO Harry Potter series.
Warhorse Studios Confirms Open-World Middle-Earth RPG and A “New Kingdom Come Adventure”
Warhorse Studios has confirmed it is developing an open-world role-playing game set in Middle-earth, alongside a new adventure in the Kingdom Come series. While details are scarce, the Middle-earth project is rumored to be a significant undertaking, potentially competing with titles like Hogwarts Legacy. Expectations are high following the success of Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2.
Big Nintendo Switch 2 and Switch sale live with games as low as $15
GameStop is currently hosting a significant sale on Nintendo Switch games, with select titles priced at $15 and others at $35. Notable games included in the sale are Super Mario RPG, Mario & Luigi: Brothership, Crisis Core: Final Fantasy 7 Reunion, and Dragon Quest 1 & 2 HD-2D Remake. The sale is expected to last for about a week, though inventory may be depleted sooner.
(For Southeast Asia) PlayStation Store: April 2026’s top downloads
Sony has released the top downloaded games for PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, and PlayStation VR2 in Southeast Asia for April 2026. Pragmata led the PS5 charts in Asia, while Little Nightmares VR: Altered Echoes and NTE: Neverness to Everness debuted on the PS VR2 and free-to-play charts respectively.
Video games are the only reason to be excited for Star Wars in 2026
Video games are currently the most promising aspect of the Star Wars franchise, with upcoming titles like Star Wars: Galactic Racer and Star Wars Zero Company generating significant anticipation. This contrasts with a perceived decline in enthusiasm for new Star Wars films and television series, suggesting games may play a larger role in the franchise's future trajectory.
Nintendo Switch eShop charts – May 2, 2026 – nothing is stopping Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream
The Nintendo Switch eShop charts for the week of May 2, 2026, show Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream retaining the top spot. New download-only titles like Elementallis and Monster Crown: Sin Eater also made appearances in the top 30.
Meow-X Gaming PC Review: Performance Meets Personality
The Meow-X Gaming PC offers a unique blend of personality and performance, featuring a custom Bobi cat-inspired design and upper-mid-range hardware. It excels at 1080p and 1440p gaming, providing stable frame rates and effective cooling, though its 8GB VRAM limits true 4K Ultra performance. The integrated iGame Center app offers comprehensive system management and monitoring.
Get Hogwarts Legacy for Free
Hogwarts Legacy, an open-world action RPG based on the Harry Potter universe, is currently available for free on the Epic Games Store. This promotion offers players a chance to permanently own the game.
Hogwarts Legacy is free on Epic Games Store again, and tinfoil Sorting Hat on, I think it's time for a sequel reveal
Hogwarts Legacy is currently available for free on the Epic Games Store, a promotion that has led to speculation about a potential sequel reveal. The free offer coincides with Harry Potter Day and ends shortly after, suggesting a marketing strategy. The article discusses the possibility of Hogwarts Legacy 2, referencing Avalanche Software's recent hiring of a community manager and estimating a possible release around 2028, while also encouraging players to try the first game.
Here's the top Steam Deck games for April 2026
The top games on Steam Deck for April 2026 include Slay the Spire 2 and Vampire Crawlers, alongside other popular titles like Stardew Valley and Baldur's Gate 3. Several newly released games also made the list, such as RACCOIN: Coin Pusher Roguelike and PRAGMATA. The article also notes that the Steam Deck continues to be frequently out of stock.
Epic Games Store Drops Hogwarts Legacy Price to Free This Week | HappyGamer
Epic Games Store is offering Hogwarts Legacy for free for a limited time, a significant move for the AAA title. This promotion is part of Epic's strategy to build its user base through aggressive giveaways, funded by Fortnite revenue. While some players appreciate the free games, others express frustration with launcher fatigue and Epic's competition with Steam.
Kingdom Come: Deliverance Developer’s Next Game is a “Huge, Immersive RPG”
Warhorse Studios, known for Kingdom Come: Deliverance, has confirmed it is working on a "huge, immersive RPG." While rumors suggest a The Lord of the Rings title, the studio remains silent on specifics. The article also touches on other potential Lord of the Rings game projects and the cancellation of Amazon Games' MMORPG.
