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Sony’s Best-In-Class ANC Headphones Are $82 Off For Prime DaySony's WH-1000XM6 active noise-canceling headphones are on sale for Prime Day, reduced from $460 to $378. These headphones feature exceptional sound quality, a comfortable design, and advanced ANC technology with 12 microphones. They offer up to 32 hours of battery life and can be used wirelessly via Bluetooth or with a 3.5mm audio jack. Older models like the WH-1000XM5 and earbuds like the WF-1000XM6 and WF-1000XM5 are also discounted.- These Are The XBOX Game Pass Games Everyone’s Playing Right NowXbox Game Pass offers a diverse library of popular games across various genres, including racing, horror, survival, and RPGs. Titles like Forza Horizon 6, Escape The Backrooms, Mixtape, Subnautica 2, and Echo Generation 2 are highlighted as current player favorites. The service's flexibility allows players to switch between different experiences on Xbox, PC, and via cloud gaming, making it an appealing option for discovering new games.
Prime Day: Save $150 On The Apple AirPods Max 2Amazon's Prime Day event, running from June 23-26, features a significant discount on Apple AirPods Max 2 headphones, dropping the price from $549 to $399. This deal, available on multiple colors, highlights features like improved noise cancellation and personalized spatial audio. Competitors like Sony and Bose also have discounted models available for Prime members.
Viture’s New Luma XR Glasses Just Got A Prime Day Price CutViture's Luma XR augmented reality glasses are available at a discounted price during Amazon's Prime Day sale, with models reduced by $100 or more. These glasses offer a virtual cinema-sized display for gaming and media consumption, with various models featuring different brightness levels and tracking capabilities. Bundles include a free 8BitDo controller, and accessories like a Pro Neckband and Pro Mobile Dock are also available.
KRAFTON Gamescom Lineup AnnouncedKRAFTON has announced its lineup for Gamescom 2026, featuring five titles including a new PUBG Universe Game making its global debut. The lineup also includes Age Twisters, NO LAW, TARAE: The Unbound, and Project ZETA. Gamescom 2026 will take place from August 26 to August 30, 2026, in Cologne.
Samsung SSD Prime Day Deals: Save On Portable And Internal StorageSamsung is offering significant discounts on its SSDs during Prime Day, including the 990 Pro 2TB internal SSD for $370 and the 9100 Pro 2TB PCIe 5.0 SSD for $350. Portable T9 SSDs and microSD Express cards for handhelds are also on sale.- Why These Two Very Different Games Are Getting Rave Reviews And Attention Right NowMixtape and Subnautica 2 are receiving significant attention and positive reviews for their distinct approaches to gaming. Mixtape, from Beethoven & Dinosaur, offers a narrative-driven indie experience focused on music and memory, while Unknown Worlds' Subnautica 2 expands the survival and exploration formula in its Game Preview phase. Both titles are available on Xbox Game Pass Ultimate across Xbox Series X|S and PC, highlighting the current diversity in the gaming landscape.
Bryce Clark, game director of Poppy Playtime, has played 23,000 hours of Steam games: 'I'm a bit obsessed with…Bryce Clark, game director for Poppy Playtime, revealed he has accumulated approximately 23,000 hours across his Steam account over 18 years, with Rocket League, Ark: Survival Evolved, and 7 Days to Die being among his most played titles. Clark, who has worked in game development for 20 years, discussed his current gaming habits, including playing multiple games simultaneously to understand market trends and genres, and highlighted The Hunter: Call of the Wild and Subnautica as his comfort games.
Nintendo Switch eShop charts – June 20, 2026 – top 10 is looking very familiarThe Nintendo Switch eShop charts for the week of June 20, 2026, show a remarkably consistent top ten, with Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream retaining the number one spot. All positions within the top ten remained unchanged from the previous week, indicating strong sustained popularity for established titles.
PC Gamer magazine's new issue is on sale now: Planet Zoo 2The latest issue of PC Gamer magazine features world-exclusive access to Frontier Developments' upcoming management sim, Planet Zoo 2, with interviews and insights from seven key developers. The issue also includes features on the best PC first-person shooters, previews of Ace Combat 8: Wings of Theve and Heroes of Might and Magic: Olden Era, and reviews of Forza Horizon 6 and other titles.- The Backrooms Effect: Why Horror, Nostalgia and Indie Games Are Surging AgainSeveral recent and upcoming games available on Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, including Escape the Backrooms, Echo Generation 2, and Forza Horizon 6, are reflecting broader cultural trends such as viral horror, nostalgic sci-fi, and AAA open-world experiences. This highlights how Xbox Game Pass is curating a catalog that aligns with current popular culture and trending topics outside of gaming.
Steam Week in Review: More than 300 games released on Steam last week, and 120 of them had AI disclosuresLast week saw over 300 games released on Steam, with 120 of them featuring AI disclosures. Several games, including visual novels and FMV titles, heavily utilize AI-generated art, music, and narrative, with some priced at $100 or more. This trend raises concerns about the quality and legitimacy of AI-driven game development and pricing strategies on the platform.
Nintendo Switch eShop charts – June 13, 2026 – Tomodachi Life continues dominant runThe Nintendo Switch eShop charts for the week of June 13, 2026, show Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream maintaining its top position. Super Smash Bros. Ultimate and Minecraft follow in second and third place, respectively, with the rest of the top ten featuring a mix of popular Nintendo titles and other notable games.
The Number Of Steam Next Fest Demos This Month Is Too Damn HighThe June 2026 Steam Next Fest features an overwhelming 4,931 game demos, raising concerns about the sheer volume and potential choice paralysis for players. While the event aims to showcase upcoming titles, the excessive number of demos may detract from the experience, especially as many demos remain available long after the festival concludes.- The Stream Team: Bring on the base building in Subnautica 2!MJ Guthrie explores base building in Subnautica 2, aiming to construct an elaborate underwater abode. The stream, which aired on June 8th, 2026, focused on gathering materials and surviving the challenges of creating a base. The article also lists upcoming streams for other games.
Subnautica 2 – Hands-On with the Co-op Ocean Survival HypeSubnautica 2 is now available in early access, offering a co-op survival experience focused on ocean exploration and base building. The game retains core mechanics from its predecessor but introduces non-lethal defense options and a cooperative multiplayer mode. While the developer aims to preserve vulnerability, the current defensive tools require refinement, though co-op gameplay is highlighted as a major strength.
NVIDIA, KRAFTON, NC and Reigning ‘League of Legends’ Champions T1 Celebrate RTX Spark at Korea’s PC BangsNVIDIA founder and CEO Jensen Huang introduced the new RTX Spark superchip in South Korea, targeting personal AI and gaming. Leading developers like KRAFTON and NC are integrating the technology, which promises high-performance gaming on slim laptops and efficient desktops. Huang celebrated the launch with esports team T1 and demonstrated games like PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS and CINDER CITY at local PC bangs.
Nintendo Switch 2 eShop charts – June 7, 2026 – Yoshi reclaims the top spotThe Nintendo Switch 2 eShop charts for the week of June 7, 2026, show "Yoshi and the Mysterious Book" reclaiming the top spot. "Mina the Hollower" dropped to fourth place, while "eFootball Kick-Off" debuted at eighth. The charts list the top-selling games and download-only titles on the platform.
Nintendo Switch eShop charts – June 6, 2026 – Tomodachi Life clears againThe Nintendo Switch eShop charts for the week of June 6, 2026, show Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream retaining the top position. Bluey’s Quest for the Gold Pen debuted at #9, while Mina the Hollower dropped out of the top ten. The article also lists the top 30 overall games and top 30 download-only games.
What are we all playing this weekend?Several gaming journalists share their weekend gaming plans, ranging from upcoming titles like Clair Obscur: Expeditions 33 and Onimusha to ongoing games such as Satisfactory, Overwatch, and Cyberpunk. Some express a desire to return to game development tinkering in Unity or revisit older titles like Team Fortress 2.