<![CDATA[ Latest from Tom's Guide in Gaming ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/gaming Tue, 09 Jun 2026 09:40:25 +0000 en <![CDATA[ Nintendo Direct live updates — start time, how to watch and all the big news as it happens ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/news/live/nintendo-direct-june-2026-live-updates CcSWydcZePkYnVpTBeVY9Q Tue, 09 Jun 2026 09:40:25 +0000 Tue, 09 Jun 2026 10:50:53 +0000 <![CDATA[ Nintendo Direct confirmed for June 9 — here’s where to watch and what to expect ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/gaming/nintendo-direct-confirmed-for-june-9-heres-where-to-watch-and-what-to-expect 8oeAt4hVAZLoYZQk9bGbgZ Mon, 08 Jun 2026 14:53:43 +0000 <![CDATA[ Xbox Games Showcase 2026 — all the news, reveals, and announcements at Microsoft’s biggest gaming event of the year ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/news/live/xbox-games-showcase-2026-live-updates pxx48BQrf8Q9VvzdcApkMY Sun, 07 Jun 2026 12:21:27 +0000 Sun, 07 Jun 2026 18:46:11 +0000 <![CDATA[ 007 First Light feels like the perfect origin story — and it made me care about James Bond again ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/gaming/007-first-light-feels-like-the-perfect-origin-story-and-it-made-me-care-about-james-bond-again PCcSYBTNFwoDDiZnG8Gc8L Sat, 06 Jun 2026 07:45:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ 'I did not say it's coming': We spoke to AMD VP David McAfee about bringing FSR 4.1 to Ryzen handhelds to catch up to Intel Arc G3 ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/gaming/handheld-gaming/i-did-not-say-its-coming-we-spoke-to-amd-vp-david-mcafee-about-bringing-fsr-4-to-ryzen-handhelds-to-catch-up-to-intel-arc-g3 bryiTwnwjQpuQysdLMiNcm Fri, 05 Jun 2026 16:19:52 +0000 Fri, 05 Jun 2026 16:30:30 +0000 <![CDATA[ Summer Game Fest 2026 updates — Final Fantasy Revelation, Resident Evil Code Veronica Remake and every announcement ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/news/live/summer-game-fest-2026-live-updates bqadkQyYLpBXsTypCoJ5Tj Fri, 05 Jun 2026 12:09:28 +0000 Fri, 05 Jun 2026 23:45:47 +0000 <![CDATA[ Early Prime Day Nintendo Switch deals are here — up to 50% off on console bundles, games and accessories ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/gaming/nintendo/early-prime-day-nintendo-switch-deals-are-here-up-to-50-percent-off-on-console-bundles-games-and-accessories ktZVZYy4pPeQvGqNi9ScE5 Fri, 05 Jun 2026 10:47:41 +0000 Tue, 09 Jun 2026 09:16:05 +0000 <![CDATA[ 'My wallet gonna cry': Valve gives official update on Steam Machine and Steam Frame launch, but still won't tell us the price ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/gaming/pc-gaming/my-wallet-gonna-cry-valve-gives-official-update-on-steam-machine-and-steam-frame-launch-but-still-wont-tell-us-the-price nmB3gxrcjPTu36RNpVRkZ8 Fri, 05 Jun 2026 10:12:50 +0000 Fri, 05 Jun 2026 10:12:54 +0000 <![CDATA[ I just sat on my dream gaming chair, and now I’m fighting the urge to take a nap to tell you about the Cougar Arker ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/gaming/gaming-peripherals/i-just-sat-on-my-dream-gaming-chair-and-now-im-fighting-the-urge-to-take-a-nap-to-tell-you-about-the-cougar-arker BEV8bx5HPM4XkaZzf3nkim Fri, 05 Jun 2026 02:10:26 +0000 <![CDATA[ Nintendo Switch 2 getting replaceable battery in EU — but it should be for everyone ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/gaming/nintendo/nintendo-is-redesigning-the-switch-2-to-comply-with-eu-battery-replacement-rules LBfHnraF5pgrDLPXsoqo5m Thu, 04 Jun 2026 11:53:28 +0000 Thu, 04 Jun 2026 13:50:55 +0000 <![CDATA[ The MSI Claw 8 EX AI+ is the gaming handheld I’ve been waiting for — here’s why ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/gaming/handheld-gaming/the-msi-claw-8-ex-ai-is-the-gaming-handheld-ive-been-waiting-for-heres-why j6g4xYfBXqkRbKS5KF33VP Thu, 04 Jun 2026 11:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ The Steam Deck price hike and MSI's new Claw 8 EX AI+ Best Buy leak are just more evidence that handheld PC prices are out of control ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/gaming/handheld-gaming/the-steam-deck-price-hike-and-msis-new-claw-8-ex-ai-best-buy-leak-are-just-more-evidence-that-handheld-pc-prices-are-out-of-control DTfcqeGAkmZhr52svFgPFB Thu, 04 Jun 2026 09:57:06 +0000 <![CDATA[ I just found the Sony Xperia Play tribute I've been dreaming of — this retro gaming handheld takes me back to 2012 ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/gaming/handheld-gaming/this-retro-gaming-handheld-is-the-modern-xperia-play-tribute-ive-been-waiting-for-i-went-hands-on-at-computex-2026 qVrwNaDBXPytwNpRYGSPmK Wed, 03 Jun 2026 06:37:30 +0000 Wed, 03 Jun 2026 06:37:36 +0000 <![CDATA[ I played an hour of Rayman Legends Retold — and I need to play more ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/gaming/rayman-legends-retold-hands-on-preview LC5nCoUnpEUJgdR5Mc2CZM Tue, 02 Jun 2026 22:01:28 +0000 <![CDATA[ How to Watch Future Games Show Summer Showcase and FGS Live ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/gaming/how-to-watch-future-games-show-summer-showcase-and-fgs-live crX3om8XgqhQkDZiFMK7Hf Tue, 02 Jun 2026 16:07:52 +0000 <![CDATA[ PS5 State of Play June 2026 live updates — every game reveal and new trailer at latest PlayStation showcase ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/news/live/ps5-state-of-play-june-2026-live-updates EuZbPBLjCe7bj8sT2WzjJo Tue, 02 Jun 2026 12:04:32 +0000 Tue, 02 Jun 2026 23:34:36 +0000 <![CDATA[ I just played Final Fantasy VII Rebirth on Switch 2 — here's how it compares to PS5 Pro ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/gaming/nintendo/i-just-played-final-fantasy-vii-rebirth-on-switch-2-and-this-huge-rpg-pushes-nintendos-hybrid-console-to-its-limit j89hZhzK9YAUJUgZXA4E5j Tue, 02 Jun 2026 12:00:00 +0000 Tue, 02 Jun 2026 12:11:57 +0000 <![CDATA[ All 8 laptops launching with Nvidia RTX Spark this fall — and what they can do ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/computing/gaming-laptops/all-8-laptops-launching-with-nvidia-rtx-spark-this-fall-and-what-they-can-do wkjmr2bhCNoDupip9J63Uo Tue, 02 Jun 2026 06:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ I tested the Acer Predator Atlas 8, and played a game Intel told me not to — the numbers are staggering ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/gaming/handheld-gaming/acer-predator-atlas-8-hands-on-review bKwkW9BCYw2uvRkeREt4d Mon, 01 Jun 2026 16:16:20 +0000 <![CDATA[ I got hands-on with PS5 FlexStrike fight stick and Pulse Elevate desktop speakers — and I’m seriously impressed with one in particular ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/gaming/playstation/ps5-flexstrike-fight-stick-and-pulse-elevate-speakers-preview Fc2dXnMCg2VxavCpXhJEhQ Mon, 01 Jun 2026 15:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ I just tried Asus’ upgraded Xbox Ally X20 for ROG’s 20th anniversary — and it isn’t just another special edition handheld ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/gaming/handheld-gaming/asus-rog-xbox-ally-x20-hands-on-review MJK3DRyiPsVJBYqSbRUK36 Mon, 01 Jun 2026 09:59:52 +0000 <![CDATA[ I just tried the new Alienware 34 280Hz QD-OLED — and my favorite gaming monitor is better than ever ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/computing/monitors/alienware-34-280hz-qd-oled-hands-on BLikPLLU4eeHJzgyQ5ejSF Sun, 31 May 2026 23:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ I just tested the MSI Claw 8 EX AI+ — it leaves ROG Xbox Ally in the dust with breakthrough Intel Arc G3 power ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/gaming/handheld-gaming/msi-claw-8-ex-ai-plus-hands-on-review Rs3hjU8yr6RDHUj6hEc9Q9 Sun, 31 May 2026 05:25:11 +0000 Mon, 01 Jun 2026 13:53:59 +0000 <![CDATA[ Detroit Become Human was way ahead of its time — I replayed it in 2026 to unlock every ending and it broke my AI skeptic mind ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/gaming/replaying-detroit-become-human-in-2026 jtPQ8mTHtAo6mkM2Av2ooc Sat, 30 May 2026 10:45:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ PlayStation Days of Play 2026 is finally live — here's the deals worth your money ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/gaming/playstation-days-of-play-2026-deals-are-finally-live-these-are-the-ones-worth-your-money AfEJ2AzBu6htXGkEKmrkpK Sat, 30 May 2026 06:00:00 +0000 Mon, 01 Jun 2026 15:56:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ GTA 6 rumor report — your weekly guide to the latest Grand Theft Auto updates ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/gaming/gta-6-rumor-report-your-weekly-guide-to-the-latest-grand-theft-auto-updates pSbWczjTnBDdcWJfyZ9gv3 Fri, 29 May 2026 18:56:36 +0000 <![CDATA[ Finally got a Switch 2? These are my 12 must-play Nintendo-exclusive games ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/gaming/nintendo/finally-got-a-switch-2-these-are-my-12-must-play-nintendo-exclusive-games kkkbJpTvR6c5n9PANnmiHB Fri, 29 May 2026 17:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Dodge the Steam Deck price hike with my top alternatives from just $599 ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/gaming/handheld-gaming/dodge-the-steam-deck-price-hike-with-my-top-alternatives-from-just-usd599 w2aXmtVhkJofwCefBBfc3c Thu, 28 May 2026 16:38:31 +0000 <![CDATA[ I'd buy these 12 gaming peripherals from Amazon over and over again ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/gaming/gaming-peripherals/id-buy-these-12-gaming-peripherals-from-amazon-over-and-over-again Yec8RvzUgQTXH7SFtTGUFX Thu, 28 May 2026 16:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Intel Arc G3 is here to shake up handheld gaming, and AMD should be terrified — Acer Predator Atlas 8, a new MSI Claw and more launching soon ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/gaming/handheld-gaming/intel-arc-g3-is-here-to-shake-up-handheld-gaming-and-amd-should-be-terrified-acer-predator-atlas-8-is-the-first-out-the-gate wHpxukJ3tFSG2ysvbF7DBm Thu, 28 May 2026 13:00:00 +0000 Thu, 28 May 2026 13:05:18 +0000 <![CDATA[ Steam Deck OLED is finally back in stock with 'updated pricing' you are not going to like ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/gaming/handheld-gaming/steam-deck-oled-is-finally-back-in-stock-with-updated-pricing-you-are-not-going-to-like ir6EabEstDFvFUWFRGDhyE Wed, 27 May 2026 19:34:50 +0000 Fri, 29 May 2026 16:58:49 +0000 <![CDATA[ 007 First Light is the best Bond game ever made — sorry, GoldenEye ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/gaming/007-first-light-review UVM28tusL8fxYiG3vFZps Tue, 26 May 2026 20:10:57 +0000 Tue, 26 May 2026 20:24:25 +0000 <![CDATA[ As a certified 'cozy gamer', these are the 12 most stress-free games for the ultimate bliss ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/gaming/as-a-certified-cozy-gamer-these-are-the-12-most-stress-free-games-for-the-ultimate-cozy-bliss HC4DkgZvNc7XW8WV57Wp3L Mon, 25 May 2026 23:56:21 +0000 Wed, 27 May 2026 00:03:11 +0000 <![CDATA[ Nintendo Switch Memorial Day deals — 17 best deals today, including lowest ever prices for must-play Switch 2 games ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/gaming/nintendo/nintendo-switch-memorial-day-deals-17-best-deals-today-including-lowest-ever-prices-for-must-play-switch-2-games Gr4FuGPmAdyHtkWicGNABj Mon, 25 May 2026 14:58:12 +0000 <![CDATA[ I fixed my biggest gripe with the PS5 Pro with these unofficial cover plates — and now it looks and feels more like a PC ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/gaming/playstation/i-fixed-my-biggest-gripe-with-the-ps5-pro-with-these-unofficial-cover-plates-and-now-it-looks-and-feels-more-like-a-pc kX3awBCgXeYdXXCZow2fZ8 Sun, 24 May 2026 10:15:00 +0000 Sun, 24 May 2026 16:41:57 +0000 <![CDATA[ The Asus ROG Xbox Ally just dropped to $499 ahead of Memorial Day — get $100 off right now ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/gaming/handheld-gaming/the-asus-rog-xbox-ally-just-dropped-to-usd499-ahead-of-memorial-day-get-usd100-off-right-now uHfhvzE9jNg6tV56njfV3F Thu, 21 May 2026 17:30:38 +0000 <![CDATA[ I played 3 hours of Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced — and it’s better than I expected ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/gaming/assassins-creed-black-flag-resynced-hands-on-preview Xh8ner3AJd6eyKJAf7YsSB Thu, 21 May 2026 16:00:13 +0000 <![CDATA[ Nintendo Switch Memorial Day sale — 21 games I'd buy with my own money from $17 ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/gaming/nintendo/nintendo-switch-memorial-day-sale-21-games-id-buy-with-my-own-money-from-usd17 z7Wy6QUjSSZfoVqTdPXC4 Thu, 21 May 2026 10:57:24 +0000 Thu, 21 May 2026 11:38:15 +0000 <![CDATA[ I gave my Switch 2 a major upgrade for $55 less than buying another official dock — and it fits in my pocket ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/gaming/gaming-peripherals/i-gave-my-switch-2-a-major-upgrade-for-usd55-less-than-buying-another-official-dock-and-it-fits-in-my-pocket P3hFcQ3ixoQDoFp8ykEs6A Thu, 21 May 2026 10:30:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ I asked ChatGPT to apply Asha Sharma’s leadership mindset to my life and it made me completely rethink my priorities ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/ai/i-asked-chatgpt-to-apply-asha-sharmas-leadership-mindset-to-my-life-and-it-made-me-completely-rethink-my-priorities DjZ3zkEqa8ykJpfd4a5J58 Thu, 21 May 2026 10:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ This modern N64 controller might be the best Switch 2 pad for retro Nintendo games ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/gaming/gaming-peripherals/8bitdo-64-review r8yZa7HzSrbdpRjSyD8tea Thu, 21 May 2026 09:43:51 +0000 Tue, 09 Jun 2026 10:32:37 +0000 <![CDATA[ Nintendo Switch 2 'Choose Your Game' bundle lets you save money by packing in one of these 3 games — what you need to know ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/gaming/nintendo/nintendo-switch-2-choose-your-game-bundle-lets-you-save-money-by-packing-in-one-of-these-3-games-what-you-need-to-know scoPcoaSAEUAL4Ryd2D7Lf Wed, 20 May 2026 10:50:46 +0000 <![CDATA[ I played Yoshi and the Mysterious Book and haven’t had this much fun playing a Yoshi game since the Super Nintendo ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/gaming/nintendo/yoshi-and-the-mysterious-book-review qdFtpeYoX8ZNTeS5vYYqBV Tue, 19 May 2026 13:00:00 +0000 Thu, 21 May 2026 15:16:32 +0000 <![CDATA[ I found 12 must-have PC gaming accessories for building the ultimate setup ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/gaming/pc-gaming/i-found-12-must-have-pc-gaming-accessories-for-building-the-ultimate-setup 9HoYWiBuh8GeDpPCXK8LgA Tue, 19 May 2026 11:30:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Troy Baker and Alex Wilton Regan announced as hosts for Future Games Show Summer Showcase ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/gaming/troy-baker-and-alex-wilton-regan-announced-as-hosts-for-future-games-show-summer-showcase 2M6iv89bVgLW6xnWT7erF9 Mon, 18 May 2026 13:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ I just finished Lego Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight — and it’s my new favorite Lego game ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/gaming/lego-batman-legacy-of-the-dark-knight-review ULia7fcgCxUwuwpZYo99mk Mon, 18 May 2026 12:01:42 +0000 Mon, 18 May 2026 13:18:50 +0000 <![CDATA[ GTA 6 pre-order rumors appear to be false alarm — latest updates ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/news/live/gta-6-pre-orders-live-updates aDE3TiPYrbZUVHA6u6vHXD Mon, 18 May 2026 06:58:32 +0000 Thu, 21 May 2026 13:41:47 +0000 <![CDATA[ I’ve spent almost a year testing the Corsair Platform 4 — and it’s my gaming desk setup endgame ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/home/home-office/corsair-platform-4-elevate-review yUjTYWetEDA4hqTyBqMdze Sun, 17 May 2026 12:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Directive 8020 is The Dark Pictures game of my dreams — and the best interactive horror since Until Dawn ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/gaming/directive-8020-is-the-dark-pictures-game-of-my-dreams-and-the-best-interactive-horror-since-until-dawn aeLmHmrxDYFKurcbSLgLSA Sun, 17 May 2026 08:15:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Asus has created a controller that blows the Xbox Elite Series 2 out of the water: Here’s why I think the ROG Raikiri II is the perfect gamepad ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/gaming/gaming-peripherals/asus-has-created-a-controller-that-blows-the-xbox-elite-series-2-out-of-the-water-heres-why-i-think-the-rog-raikiri-ii-is-the-perfect-gamepad annFi7KCj4Ptqa5VDaYWEc Sun, 17 May 2026 06:00:00 +0000