Gamescom 2024 Steam Deck News, Reviews Including Bakeru and SCHiM, New Verified Games, Discounts, and More – TouchArcade
Welcome to this week’s edition of the Steam Deck Weekly. I delayed publishing this because Gamescom 2024 is on right now with news from Geoff Keighley’s Opening Night Live, game announcements, show floor information, and more. If you missed my Black Myth: Wukong Steam Deck review, read it here. Today’s article has Steam Deck impressions […]
“You Want That Content So Bad,” Former PlayStation Boss Says Of Switch 2 Exclusive Titles
One of the biggest talking points surrounding the Switch 2 since its official announcement has been focused on the price of the console and its games–some believe the prices are simply too much. In an interview with PlayerDriven, former PlayStation boss Shawn Layden said Nintendo can charge what it wants for new first-party Switch 2 […]
Here’s Every Winner From 2025’s BAFTA Game Awards
Since 2003, the British Academy of Film and Television Arts (better known as BAFTA) has annually celebrated the world of video games in addition to its regular awards for TV and movies. This year’s ceremony was held last night, on April 8, and highlighted some of the biggest games of 2024, along with a few […]
David Fincher’s New Xbox Commercial Has Big PS2 Energy
Screenshot: Xbox / Kotaku Xbox has released a new commercial directed by David Fincher that features a bunch of CGI rat-human hybrids in a dirty, crowded city. It’s the kind of ad we don’t often see anymore, and it reminds me of some of the weirdest live-action ads Sony used to make for the PS2 […]
F1 25 hands-on preview, part one: MyTeam 2.0 goes full team boss by “retiring” the owner driver
The MyTeam mode of the last few F1 games has been arguably the bit that’s most easy to skip or just forget exists. You’d certainly not have missed much new stuff by doing so. Codemasters is aiming to change that with F1 25, though, by introducing the first significant revamp the mode’s gotten since it […]
‘Genshin Impact’ Version 5.0 Update Pre-Installation Now Live, New Trailer Released – TouchArcade
HoYoverse has begun pre-installation for the major Genshin Impact (Free) version 5.0 “Flowers Resplendent on the Sun-Scorched Sojourn” update for on supported platforms. If you’ve not followed the game recently, Genshin Impact 5.0 brings in the sixth nation: Natlan, new characters like Mualani, reruns for Raiden Shogun, and much more. The update will launch beginning […]
Studio Ghibli Blu-Ray Steelbook Editions Discounted To As Low As $15 At Amazon
Studio Ghibli fans can expand their Blu-ray collection for cheap this week thanks to Amazon’s deals on the popular Limited Edition Steelbooks. Many of the Japanese animated studio’s best films are available for $19 or less. The best part about Studio Ghibli’s Steelbook Editions is that each one has the same design aesthetic, so they […]
EA Sports NHL Celebrates Alexander Ovechkin’s Record-Breaking Goal
Over the weekend, Washington Capitals forward Alexander Ovechkin scored his 895th goal, surpassing the legendary Wayne Gretzky to become the NHL’s all-time leading goal scorer. To celebrate this feat, EA Sports released a video congratulating Ovechkin and offering in-game rewards in NHL 25. Starting today, players can log into Hockey Ultimate Team to receive a […]
Possible Steam Deck Prototype Sold On Ebay For $2,000
Screenshot: Reddit / eBay / Kotaku Here’s something odd. Over on eBay someone seems to have spent $2,000 on a Steam Deck prototype which was being sold on the auction site for $3,000. The Top 10 Most-Played Games On Steam Deck: December 2023 Edition As reported by SteamDeckHQ, Reddit user Gary_the_mememachine spotted a listing on […]
PlayStation fans rejoice as Astro Bot takes home another Game of the Year award at last night’s BAFTAs, beating out Helldivers 2 and Balatro
Great news for fans of PlayStation and whimsical, colourful gameplay. Astro Bot won a BAFTA award last night, and not just any award. It took home the Game of the Year award, beating out other fantastic games like Helldivers 2 and Balatro. Not only that, it took home multiple awards alongside the big one, including […]