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Snakebyte Gamepad RGB S2 review: far from a worthy Pro Controller rival

By Harry Padoan published 20 May 26

Despite featuring Hall effect thumbsticks, Snakebyte's RGB-equipped Switch 2 controller is plagued with wireless connectivity issues.

Nintendo

Batman on top of a building in Lego Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight

Lego Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight makes a bold attempt to recreate what made the Arkham games so good

By Josephine Watson published 20 May 26

Arkham, Ar-saw, Ar-conquered?

Xbox

Yoshi completes a level in Yoshi and the Mysterious Book

I spent hours uncovering secrets in Yoshi and the Mysterious Book, and despite its low difficulty, I can see it being a hit with players of all ages

By Harry Padoan published 19 May 26

Yoshi and the Mysterious Book sees Nintendo’s green dino embark on a new chapter, with a discovery-focused puzzler that exudes charm and charisma — but is it any good?

Gaming

The AndaSeat Phantom 4 Pro brings a lot to the table, but comfort takes a back seat for impressive ergonomics

By Zak Storey published 18 May 26

The AndaSeat Phantom 4 Pro has impressive lumbar support, but loses out on comfort.

Gaming

A Zero Parades: For Dead Spies screenshot taken on PC.

Zero Parades: For Dead Spies review: an ambitious psychodrama that charts its own course

By Josh Broadwell published 18 May 26

Zero Parades: For Dead Spies is an excellent Disco Elysium successor that still establishes its own identity.

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PC Gaming

Three-quarter view of MSI Versa 300 Wireless 8K on brown desk

MSI Versa 300 Wireless 8K review: a great value gaming mouse with a great spec but heavy clicks

By Lewis Maddison published 18 May 26

The MSI Versa 300 Wireless 8K is competitively priced given its auspicious spec — but is it actually good value?

Mice

PC Gaming

A screenshot from Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced showing the Jackdaw engaging in naval battle with a Spanish war ship.

'We know that fans will love them' — Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced creative director says Ubisoft changed the music's execution in the remake and added new scores for some 'emotional moments' of the game

By Demi Williams published 22 May 26

The music in Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced has been tweaked, and new scores have been added to complement some of the more significant story quests.

Gaming

Robin and Batman in Lego Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight

'We wanted to make a new and unique story, where fans will recognize moments throughout as they're playing' — TT Games on creating a new adventure and how it squeezed decades of superhero history into Lego Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight

By Ben Gilbert published 22 May 26

The Caped Crusader’s singular legend has been rebuilt in a captivating Gothic style by the UK-based studio, who have an authentic hand in this franchise’s legacy.

Gaming

Developers promise next Call of Duty will be 'immersive' as new details released

By Dashiell Wood published 22 May 26

Activision has revealed that the next Call of Duty is a Modern Warfare title.

Gaming

Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War 4 finally gets a release date, as well as confirmation of year one content, and fans who preorder the Commander Edition can play 3 days early

By Demi Williams published 21 May 26

Deep Silver and King Art Games have revealed that Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War 4 will finally launch on September 17 for PC.

Gaming

Secretlab expands its Warhammer 40,000 collection with the new Titan Evo and skins Dark Angels Editions ahead of the launch of Dawn of War 4

By Demi Williams published 21 May 26

Secretlab has announced a new Titan Evo gaming chair and skin for its growing Warhammer 40,000 collection.

Gaming

The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt lead quest designer recalls the moment he suggested that one character be killed off, says the team's reaction was 'wide eyes and silence' — 'The weight of it is exactly what the act needs'

By Demi Williams published 21 May 26

The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt lead quest designer Paweł Sasko has revealed that he shocked the development team into silence when he suggested killing off a certain character.

Gaming

Nintendo

'We wanted to make a new and unique story, where fans will recognize moments throughout as they're playing' — TT Games on creating a new adventure and how it squeezed decades of superhero history into Lego Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight

By Ben Gilbert published 22 May 26

The Caped Crusader’s singular legend has been rebuilt in a captivating Gothic style by the UK-based studio, who have an authentic hand in this franchise’s legacy.

Gaming

The main cast of Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced standing at a table in the captain's quarters of the Jackdaw

Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Resynced perfectly captures the spirit of the original, but benefits from some much-needed upgrades

By Rob Dwiar published 21 May 26

Swash swash, buckle buckle

Gaming

Ubisoft confirms new Assassin's Creed, Far Cry, and Ghost Recon games are in the works and will launch by March 2029, alongside the 'first playable Generative AI experience'

By Demi Williams published 21 May 26

Ubisoft has shared plans to release more Assassin's Creed games and new Far Cry and Ghost Recon titles by March 2029.

Gaming

A man holds the Joy-Con 2, showing off the Snakebyte silicone grips that have been applied to them.

Should you buy a Switch 2 before the price hike? I played 5 exclusives to find out

By Harry Padoan published 21 May 26

The Switch 2 has a pretty compelling lineup as it approaches its first birthday — and with a price hike on the way, now could be the time to snap it up.

Gaming

Snakebyte Gamepad RGB S2 review: far from a worthy Pro Controller rival

By Harry Padoan published 20 May 26

Despite featuring Hall effect thumbsticks, Snakebyte's RGB-equipped Switch 2 controller is plagued with wireless connectivity issues.

Nintendo

Lego Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight makes a bold attempt to recreate what made the Arkham games so good

By Josephine Watson published 20 May 26

Arkham, Ar-saw, Ar-conquered?

Xbox

Playstation

'We know that fans will love them' — Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced creative director says Ubisoft changed the music's execution in the remake and added new scores for some 'emotional moments' of the game

By Demi Williams published 22 May 26

The music in Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced has been tweaked, and new scores have been added to complement some of the more significant story quests.

Gaming

'We wanted to make a new and unique story, where fans will recognize moments throughout as they're playing' — TT Games on creating a new adventure and how it squeezed decades of superhero history into Lego Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight

By Ben Gilbert published 22 May 26

The Caped Crusader’s singular legend has been rebuilt in a captivating Gothic style by the UK-based studio, who have an authentic hand in this franchise’s legacy.

Gaming

A Space Marine stands atop a pile of monster corpses

Here are the biggest announcements from Warhammer Skulls 2026, including how to claim a free 40,000 Steam game

By Dashiell Wood published 22 May 26

The biggest announcements from Warhammer Skulls 2026.

Gaming

Developers promise next Call of Duty will be 'immersive' as new details released

By Dashiell Wood published 22 May 26

Activision has revealed that the next Call of Duty is a Modern Warfare title.

Gaming

Secretlab expands its Warhammer 40,000 collection with the new Titan Evo and skins Dark Angels Editions ahead of the launch of Dawn of War 4

By Demi Williams published 21 May 26

Secretlab has announced a new Titan Evo gaming chair and skin for its growing Warhammer 40,000 collection.

Gaming

The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt lead quest designer recalls the moment he suggested that one character be killed off, says the team's reaction was 'wide eyes and silence' — 'The weight of it is exactly what the act needs'

By Demi Williams published 21 May 26

The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt lead quest designer Paweł Sasko has revealed that he shocked the development team into silence when he suggested killing off a certain character.

Gaming

Xbox

'We know that fans will love them' — Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced creative director says Ubisoft changed the music's execution in the remake and added new scores for some 'emotional moments' of the game

By Demi Williams published 22 May 26

The music in Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced has been tweaked, and new scores have been added to complement some of the more significant story quests.

Gaming

'We wanted to make a new and unique story, where fans will recognize moments throughout as they're playing' — TT Games on creating a new adventure and how it squeezed decades of superhero history into Lego Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight

By Ben Gilbert published 22 May 26

The Caped Crusader’s singular legend has been rebuilt in a captivating Gothic style by the UK-based studio, who have an authentic hand in this franchise’s legacy.

Gaming

Here are the biggest announcements from Warhammer Skulls 2026, including how to claim a free 40,000 Steam game

By Dashiell Wood published 22 May 26

The biggest announcements from Warhammer Skulls 2026.

Gaming

Developers promise next Call of Duty will be 'immersive' as new details released

By Dashiell Wood published 22 May 26

Activision has revealed that the next Call of Duty is a Modern Warfare title.

Gaming

Secretlab expands its Warhammer 40,000 collection with the new Titan Evo and skins Dark Angels Editions ahead of the launch of Dawn of War 4

By Demi Williams published 21 May 26

Secretlab has announced a new Titan Evo gaming chair and skin for its growing Warhammer 40,000 collection.

Gaming

The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt lead quest designer recalls the moment he suggested that one character be killed off, says the team's reaction was 'wide eyes and silence' — 'The weight of it is exactly what the act needs'

By Demi Williams published 21 May 26

The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt lead quest designer Paweł Sasko has revealed that he shocked the development team into silence when he suggested killing off a certain character.

Gaming

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'We know that fans will love them' — Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced creative director says Ubisoft changed the music's execution in the remake and added new scores for some 'emotional moments' of the game

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