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The PS2's last sealed security chip is open. What changes?

Researchers dumped the early PS2's SPC970 MechaCon firmware. It matters for preservation and future homebrew, but your console has not gained a new jailbreak.

Last Epoch Season 5: what changed and what 1.5.1.1 fixed

Season 5 adds Morditas encounters, a new pinnacle boss, three skills and faction reworks. The launch stumbled, but three rapid updates have already repaired several player-blocking bugs.

Steamletter makes free Steam games easier to catch, but mind the notification trap

A small Android tracker has reportedly sent more than 600,000 alerts for free-to-keep Steam games. Useful? Sure. But players should still be picky about what they install and how loudly it pings them.

Best short games to finish in one weekend

A tighter backlog list for players who want a full game, a real ending, and no second job pretending to be side content.

ESP32 is the tiny board behind some wonderfully weird DIY gaming gadgets

A new ESP-NOW HD voice project is a neat excuse to look at why ESP32 boards keep showing up in pocket consoles, macro pads, tabletop props, and other player-friendly maker builds.

AI Dungeon is weirdest when you stop treating it like a normal RPG

AI Dungeon is a text adventure where the story answers back. New players will have a better first hour if they bring a clear premise, specific actions, and patience for the AI when it wanders.

Foundry VTT is still the power-user answer to online RPG nights

Foundry Virtual Tabletop asks more from the GM than a throwaway browser room, but regular RPG groups get something better back: control, automation, and a campaign table that feels owned.

Why Wait for the Sold-Out Steam Controller 2.0? Turn Your Steam Deck Into the Ultimate PC Gamepad

Valve’s second-generation controller sold out in under an hour. But if you own a Steam Deck, you already have the most powerful, customizable, and open gamepad ever designed sitting on your desk. Here is how to configure it.

You Can Buy a Permanent Super-Buff in Baldur's Gate 3 By 'Donating to the Gods' 💀

Did you know your faith can be rewarded with a powerful, permanent buff in 'Baldur's Gate 3'? By making consistent donations to any deity's treasury, players can unlock the 'Anointed in Splendour' status, a valuable secret that provides a significant advantage in combat.

📦 August 2025 freebies you shouldn’t miss (say less, we gotchu)

August entering its generous era and giving us actual good freebies 💀. If you’re a broke gamer (hi, same) or just a digital hoarder, August 2025 is raining free stuff across platforms. From nostalgic PC classics to console headliners and even a bundle of spicy NSFW...

Top 10 Co-Op Games to Play with a Friend (August 2025)

Playing video games with a friend is like having a co-pilot for your adventures. The co-op experiences below span genres from survival to strategy, ensuring there’s something for every duo (or squad) looking for fun. Best of all, these games aren’t tied to a single platform

All Resources in Dune: Awakening – How to Get Them & What They’re Used For

Surviving on Arrakis in Dune: Awakening is as much about savvy resource management as it is about dodging sandworms. After dozens of hours carving out a life in the dunes (and a few close calls with Shai-Hulud), I’ve learned one truth: he who controls the resources controls the game