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A new leak has PlayStation fans excited: LEGO is reportedly working not only on a replica of the original PlayStation console, but also on an Astro Bot model. However, there's one major catch that is taking some of the excitement away.

With Stardew 3DVR, Stardew Valley can now be experienced fully in 3D for the first time – and even with VR motion controls if desired. The free mod is already fully playable and has been met with overwhelming enthusiasm on Reddit.

Following the announcement that physical discs are on the way out, fans are viewing Sony's buttonless controller patent from earlier this year even more critically. The concept is currently being debated on Reddit.

A malicious Workshop map exploited a mod-loading flaw in Meccha Chameleon to drop a RAT on players' PCs, and the investigation led to the game's Discord server being hijacked. Here's what happened and how to check if you're affected.

A Reddit user set out to prove that building a Steam Machine yourself isn't necessarily cheaper than buying Valve's system. However, most commenters disagreed with the example build.

The Japanese boxed edition of GTA 6 doesn't include a disc – only a download code, which expires just 170 days after launch. As a result, even unopened copies could become worthless after only a few months, prompting widespread criticism from the community.

To combat scalpers, The Pokémon Company is introducing facial recognition at five Pokémon Card Stores in Japan. While many fans support the effort to curb scalping, the use of facial scans has also raised concerns about privacy.

After his family repeatedly used his Steam Deck and left it with an empty battery, one hobbyist resorted to extreme measures. A spiked shell, a camera and a stun gun are all part of a homemade security system designed to keep unwanted users away.

With a week-long PSBlackout, PlayStation players hope to convince Sony to abandon its plan to discontinue physical game releases. However, many question how much impact such a boycott would actually have.

The $80 price tag for GTA 6 has fueled concerns that it could become the new standard for AAA games. However, a recent announcement from Take-Two offers gamers some cautious relief – at least for now.

You can now sign up for WhatsApp on the iPad without needing a phone and share music to your WhatsApp Status as the company rolls out a slew of quality of life updates to its various apps.

New Xbox Store listings suggest that the story mode and GTA 6 Online could be downloaded separately. While that could be a practical feature, it also raises some less encouraging possibilities.

The New York Times has documented how Meta deletes accounts with nearly a million followers without ever naming the post that broke the rules. Appeals come back rejected within days. Yet Meta says humans handle exactly these decisions. In the EU there is a route worth knowing about.

Physical PlayStation games could become a thing of the past within the next few years. However, former Valve writer Chet Faliszek doesn't place the blame solely on Sony – he argues that players' purchasing habits are the main reason. While this assessment has met with some approval within the community, many users consider his reasoning to be too one-sided.

GTA 6 won't be released until November, but many players already know exactly how they want to spend their first few hours in Leonida. For most of them, however, "play the story" is surprisingly low on the list.

Following the Steam Deck's substantial price increase, demand is said to have fallen off a cliff. Reddit users, for one, don't seem particularly surprised.

Valve has deliberately decided not to release exclusive games for the Steam Machine in order to avoid locking out PC gamers. On Reddit, however, the decision itself has drawn far less attention than the fact that many users feel it even needed an explanation.

Ryan Hurst will no longer portray Kratos in Amazon's live-action adaptation of God of War. The reason is his bicep – but not because of its size.

Fans have zoomed in on a GTA 6 screenshot and uncovered a number of quirky details that are currently being discussed on Reddit. The biggest talking point is a woman with an iguana on her shoulder that appears to be wearing its own outfit.

Trump Media will soon charge Wall Street firms up to $100,000 a month for millisecond-faster access to Truth Social posts via a new Truth API launching August 1, 2026, targeted towards algorithmic trading desks.

PlayStation is fighting a losing PR battle against advocates of physical games. Nevertheless, some fans are anxious to leave PS5 discs behind and welcome the digital age. A content creator found evidence that these posters are actually social media bots, possibly hired by Sony.

The PS6 could be far more portable than its predecessors. Recent comments from Sony suggest that a handheld may no longer be planned as a companion device, but could instead play a central role in the next PlayStation generation. So far, however, nothing has been officially confirmed.

British hacker Arion Kurtaj leaked around 90 videos from an early build of GTA 6 in 2022, making him responsible for one of the biggest leaks in gaming history. The then 17-year-old was subsequently placed in a high-security psychiatric hospital. His situation has since changed.

A Reddit user upgraded the memory in their Steam Machine and is now wondering why the process is so complicated. As it turns out, the community already knows the answer.

A photo from the gaming section of a U.S. retail store has surfaced on Reddit. Instead of shelves filled with boxed games, it shows nothing but cards containing digital download codes. For many gamers, it feels like a bleak preview of a future without physical games.

Even though GTA 6 is already available for pre-order, Trailer 3 and an in-depth gameplay presentation are still nowhere to be seen. As Rockstar's silence continues, frustration within the community is growing. Some fans no longer believe any new information will arrive in July.

PlayStation fans apparently have no intention of accepting Sony's planned move away from physical games without a fight. By canceling their PS Plus subscriptions and threatening to boycott the PS6, they hope to convince the company to change course.

How much do Nintendo's top executives actually make? The company's latest annual report reveals the exact figures, and judging by the reaction on Reddit, many people consider them surprisingly modest.

The Steam Deck has long been considered a benchmark for repairability among handheld gaming PCs, but that reputation may be starting to crack. According to an email from Valve's official repair partner iFixit, the company appears to be phasing out one of the handheld's most important replacement parts.

A PS5 owner suddenly found themselves unable to launch their digitally purchased copy of Ghost of Yōtei, sparking a heated debate on Reddit. Many gamers see the incident as further proof that their criticism of Sony's digital strategy is justified.

Ever since the first GTA 6 trailer, the community has been speculating about a gigantic tower on the horizon of Leonida. Three years later, new findings have significantly changed the discussion.

In response to criticism over the large number of paid add-ons in Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Resynced, Ubisoft has stressed that the Standard Edition already includes the complete game. While many fans remain critical, others believe the backlash is overblown.

Oblivion Remastered is currently being advertised on Steam as one of the most-played games on the Steam Deck, prompting a heated debate on Reddit: Can the open-world RPG actually deliver a playable experience on Valve’s handheld?

A Reddit user spent more than a week extensively testing Valve’s Steam Machine, trying out over 60 games from a wide range of genres. His detailed assessment is largely positive, although he also identifies several shortcomings that prevent the device from delivering a fully console-like experience.

Meta's new AI image generator Muse Image can process public Instagram photos from any stranger into new images. The feature is enabled by default, and there is no notification. We show what Muse Image can do and how to stop your images from being used in just a few steps.

The first reviews for Assassin’s Creed: Black Flag Resynced are surprisingly strong, and the reaction on Reddit is largely enthusiastic as well. Fans and critics are praising the successful modernization of the classic and its unmistakable pirate atmosphere. However, many players remain skeptical about the full price.

Xbox CEO Asha Sharma wants to turn Xbox into a brand that reaches more than one billion players every day. On Reddit, however, that vision is being met with fierce criticism.

Sony plans to release new PlayStation games exclusively in digital format starting in 2028, officially citing changes in customer behavior. However, as profit-margin estimates by Bloomberg journalist Jason Schreier show, the financial benefits are hard to ignore.

A mysterious young man appears twice in the second GTA 6 trailer but has not been officially introduced so far. Fans are now discussing whether Rockstar may be deliberately keeping an important story character under wraps.

In a recent interview, Sony Interactive Entertainment CEO Hideaki Nishino hinted at future PlayStation hardware, prompting many fans to think of a possible PlayStation Vita 2. Some are already hoping for a device that could work similarly to the Nintendo Switch.

A look at old GTA boxes has sparked nostalgia on Reddit. Many fans miss the maps, posters and manuals that came with earlier Rockstar games – and wonder whether the studio still shows the same passion today.

Cornelius Fudge is one of the more controversial characters in the Harry Potter universe. Now, HBO actor Bertie Carvel has spoken for the first time about his interpretation of the Minister for Magic. To him, Fudge is less of a coward than a traumatized politician.

Following Sony's announced end to disc-based releases, a Reddit discussion has fundamentally called the PlayStation 6 into question. Many fans see the shift to purely digital games as the decisive break from the traditional console, though not everyone shares this view.

Meccha Chameleon is the next major indie phenomenon after R.E.P.O. and Schedule I. The simple hide-and-seek game from Japan has sold 15 million copies in just one month. Players on Reddit are now speculating about the formula behind its success.

GTA 6 is undoubtedly one of the biggest game releases of all time. But does that alone explain the almost obsessive behavior of some fans, or is there something deeper behind the hype? That is exactly what players are currently discussing on Reddit.

WhatsApp just opened up reservations for usernames worldwide, but the Indian government wants it to slow down the rollout over security concerns.

July 1, 2026 marks a fresh start for Samsung’s Instagram accounts. The existing content is being replaced by a new teaser campaign that promises lots of fun with a new form factor. Six videos all convey the same message: Something is changing with the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8.

Meta will soon let WhatsApp users chat with usernames, not just phone numbers. The company now lets users reserve usernames ahead of the launch if they're on the latest version on WhatsApp on Android or iOS.

No sooner had Valve opened SteamOS to more hardware than what appears to be the first Steam Machine clone surfaced in China. The listing is currently fueling heated debate in the Steam Machine subreddit – but not because everyone is eager to buy one.