Gaming & consoles

A new leak suggests that Valve is sending out the first Steam Machines to testers. A date for preorders is also mentioned.

When it's too hot, it's best not to use the Nintendo Switch. The manufacturer itself advises this, citing high temperatures in the summer.

An unopened copy of Super Mario Bros. sold for $3 million at an auction, setting a new record.

Hackers tried to extort Nintendo. Nintendo has confirmed the incident. At the same time, the criminals made a mistake.

Valve Discontinues Physical Steam Gift Cards Valve is discontinuing its physical Steam gift cards due to fraud cases where criminals have been misusing the card codes.

Valve has narrowed down the planned launch window for the Steam Machine and Steam Frame. TECHBOOK has all the details known so far.

Nintendo must pay 35 million euros in France. The reason is the well-known Joy-Con drift issue with the Nintendo Switch.

Nintendo is expected to release a new version of the Switch 2 in Europe in 2027. This move is in response to new EU regulations requiring replaceable batteries.

From Halo to Fable to the Xbox Series X25: These announcements took center stage at the Xbox Games Showcase 2026.

Loot boxes are widespread in video games and are particularly concerning to child protection advocates. But are they actually illegal?

The Nintendo GameCube relied on affordable hardware and strong games—but that wasn't enough to compete against the PlayStation 2 and Xbox.

Valve Increases Prices for Steam Deck Models by Up to 37 Percent Due to Rising Hardware Costs

"Grand Theft Auto VI" is eagerly anticipated by gamers. However, fake GTA 6 betas and other scams are now circulating.

Sony has increased the prices for PlayStation Plus. Initially affected is the Essential subscription, starting May 20, 2026.

With Pictonico!, Nintendo turns personal photos into part of small games, focusing on creative scenes with friends and family.

The Switch 2 will be more expensive. Nintendo cites market conditions as the reason for the global price increase.

Google Invests Millions in Eve Online, but the Focus Is on Training DeepMind

The PlayStation 6 is taking shape. Insiders reveal new technology, features, and potential release plans for the Sony console.

Some PS4 and PS5 games are suddenly displaying expiration dates. Sony has commented, but many questions about offline use remain unanswered.

Microsoft and Discord are reportedly working on a "Starter Edition" of Game Pass featuring affordable games and cloud gaming.

After facing significant criticism, Microsoft is lowering the price of the Xbox Game Pass but cutting important benefits for users.

Nintendo recognizes that many players maintain a "pile of shame"—a collection of games they own but haven't played. Now, players are receiving reminders to actually play the titles they've purchased.

Starting in June 2026, Amazon Luna will no longer offer games and subscriptions from third-party providers. Here's what that means for users and their game progress.

Despite higher prices, the PS5 is booming. A recent report explains why gamers are suddenly snapping it up more frequently before Easter.

More and more seniors are taking up video games as a hobby. Some even play with such intensity that the police are alerted.

Microsoft is considering new Game Pass models. Prices and subscription structures could significantly change and become more flexible in the future.

Gaming without a mouse and keyboard: A neuralink chip makes it possible to control "World of Warcraft" using only brain signals.

Another rumor about the new Sony console is making the rounds. According to this, the PlayStation 6 might be released without a disc drive.

When traffic comes to a halt, this driver starts the next race: A gaming cockpit in the truck makes it possible.