Games

Steam faced a major outage during peak hours, leaving thousands of players offline. Dive in to see what happened, why it matters, and what it could mean for the future of online gaming.

Mass Effect 5 may resurrect Captain Shepard, with the original voices signaling they’re ready to reprise the role. How a comeback would fit with the trilogy’s endings remains a tantalizing puzzle, hinting at bold twists and a fresh chapter full of nostalgia.

Black Ops 7 leads November sales despite mixed reactions, keeping the franchise’s 18th straight launch-week crown intact. As bold changes loom and new titles shake up the charts, the year’s gaming landscape hints at a major shift for the series and its rivals.

Option 1: Holiday surprise: the PlayStation Portal dropped to $179.99—the lowest price since its debut. With an 8-inch 1080p display and smooth 60fps gameplay, cloud streaming adds new portable power. The limited-time deal runs through Christmas morning, a window this season’s shoppers won’t want to miss. Option 2: A festive price cut for the PlayStation…

Step into a world where your PS5 games travel with you. A new handheld companion promises remote play, cloud access, and flexible gaming—from bed to living room—without sacrificing performance. Could this be the portable boost your PS5 setup has been waiting for?

TN lottery results are in—Powerball, Cash4Life, and a slate of daily drawings. See what won, how prize payouts work, and how to claim, all in a quick snapshot of the latest draws.

Four Korean teams, one defining season. Mata’s candid reflections spotlight Gumayusi’s brutal year, a dramatic comeback, and the price of chasing greatness. With benchings, roster moves, and emotional farewells shaping the journey, Worlds 2025 unfolds as a story of resilience, camaraderie, and what it takes to reach the top.

GTA VI is almost here, and storage space is the hot topic. With talk of a much larger map, richer textures, and endless content, gamers are weighing how much room their drive will need for the next blockbuster.

Today’s color-coded Connections puzzle invites you to test four distinct word links—one set hints at ornate description, another at the act of creating, a third celebrates things with a common stem, and the fourth carries a playful solfège twist. It’s a brisk, clever teaser that rewards sharp pattern spotting and a flair for language.

Kevin Hart steps into the High Stakes Poker spotlight in Season 15, mixing comedy with serious poker grit. A high-stakes clash delivers a hand that has fans buzzing and the table on edge. Expect bold plays, sharp reads, and plenty of drama as the season unfolds.

December blossoms with daily freebies, inviting you to grow your gaming library without spending a dime. A standout survival-horror title joins the festive lineup, granting permanent access once the promo ends. If you’re hunting fresh winter adventures, this season’s free-titles drop promises plenty of intrigue and chills.

Luxury meets the digital arena as Aston Martin brings the Valhalla plug-in hybrid to Fortnite and Rocket League. Expect exclusive in-game cosmetics and cross-game ownership that unlocks a new kind of virtual supercar experience this winter.

Fortnite fans are buzzing about a potential Icon Series collab with streamer IShowSpeed, rumored to drop during Winterfest 2025. Dataminers suggest a multi-item bundle and a December 24 release window, though nothing’s official yet. If the whispers are true, a festive new era for cosmetics could be unfolding this holiday season.

When a global outage froze access to a beloved digital library, the gaming community wrestled with frustration, humor, and surprising solidarity. A moment of silence for the servers—and a reminder of just how much our virtual worlds depend on them.

Steam is grappling with a major outage that has knocked the store, community features, and mobile apps offline. With popular titles affected and players left waiting, the disruption raises questions about how long services will be unavailable and what it means for online gaming right now.

Winter brings a daily surprise of free PC games, with a standout Gothic-horror adventure you can own forever. Step into a demon-haunted castle and uncover its secrets—all part of a festive lineup that promises surprising value for gamers this holiday season.

New Blood Interactive is branching into immersive sims with Blood West, a title where an undead gunslinger prowls shadowy streets, scavenges upgrades, and battles a lingering curse. Voiced by Stephen Russell (Garrett from Thief) and riding a wave of positive Steam buzz, the game is free on Epic and discounted on Steam during the winter…

Could the original Halo trilogy be getting a modern-day overhaul? Fresh whispers point to remakes that would bring classic campaigns into the current-gen era, with a nostalgic nod to the franchise’s past. As plans loom on the horizon, fans are buzzing about how a refreshed trilogy could reshape Halo’s future.

Escape from Tarkov’s 1.0.1.0 patch brings a new semi-automatic marksman rifle, a winter Kolotun event, and a refreshed matchmaking system. Expect clearer queue statuses, smoother raiding, and a bundle of quality-of-life improvements that sharpen both PvP and PvE play.

Today’s Pips puzzle delivers a fresh twist on tile logic—color-coded zones and tight constraints turn a classic into a new brain teaser. With careful reasoning (and light hints to nudge you along), the satisfying moment comes when the pieces finally click into place. If you love a challenge that balances arithmetic and strategy, this one…

Today’s Connections puzzle hides four clever word groups—from slang for money to eating terms, fish, and musical phrases. Can you uncover the hidden links and crack the mystery before the countdown ends? A tasty challenge for word lovers and puzzle fans alike.