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The countdown is on folks – we are just days away from the first look at Grand Theft Auto VI. Well, at least the first official, proper look anyway – if I were you I would stay as far away from any of those horrible low-res leaks as it appears though some huge spoilers from the game could land online any time. 

I urge folks to stay away from these leaks, don’t support these hackers, don’t ruin your own experience, and don’t share them in case you ruin someone else’s.. 

Heybike is currently offering an early-bird launch deal on its newest Titan Moto-Inspired Full Suspension e-bike, which comes in a single-battery configuration at $1,399 shipped right now, or a dual-battery configuration at $1,699 shipped. This new model will run for $1,499 or $1,799 at full price once this initial deal ends, with you able to save $100 here right now. You can also find a collection of deals on other e-bikes on the main sale page here.

The Best Buy 60th Anniversary Sale is still rolling, has just been updated with some new featured deals, and if you’re out and about today, there is one particular deal you should have on your radar – it is offering crazy good deal on Best Buy gift cards in-store today. 

Well, we already knew Take-Two was actively taking legal action against folks leaking the biggest thing in gaming over the last few days, but, based on the latest reports, it has now officially filed several subpoenas with the Southern District Court of New York to secure user data to hunt down the leakers.

Microsoft officially revealed the upcoming and particularly sweet-looking XBOX Series X25 Limited Edition console and controller a couple months ago as part of its giant summer showcase. At the time, Xbox said it would share the price and release date later, but it looks like both have now leaked online. 

Black Myth: Wukong turned out to be even better than it looked ahead of release, and Game Science is already hard at work on its follow-up, Black Myth: Zhong Kui. The sequel of sorts was officially revealed on-stage with Geoff Keighley during Opening Night Live from gamescom 2025, but the anticipated sequel has gone mostly quiet since…until now. 

The Grand Theft Auto VI leaks continue – a fifth video has been released by the cyber extortionist responsible for the first four, and this time it looks like they might actually have a playable build of the game. 

Update: It looks like another gameplay video just leaked again from the same source – again, we can’t confirm if any of this is real (more details below). 

Rockstar will finally show us Grand Theft Auto VI in detail next week, but a series of actual gameplay leaks have seemingly hit the internet already as we reported yesterday. Since then an alleged look at the actual map has landed online, and a series of other gameplay clips of various locations are flooding the internet right now. 

Update 8/19: Loads more GTA 6 gameplay leaks online as hacker group looks to extort Rockstar over all-digital release.

A proper look at Grand Theft Auto VI is officially coming, and in just over a week’s time. Netflix has secured exclusive rights to show the “extended look” at the new Rockstar crime saga on August 27, but it looks like a clip of the actual gameplay might have leaked today. 

LEGO is giving DC fans a reason to be excited for the coming month, as it has unveiled the large-scale 76355 Batman Returns Batmobile based on the vehicle from the 1992 Tim Burton movie. It won’t be a very long wait before you can get your hands on one and expand your DC-themed collection, so head down below to get a more in-depth look at what you can expect from this 2,269-piece build, complete with collected pictures.

The next PlayStation State of Play is live today. This time around we are getting a dedicated showcase featuring the upcoming Phantom Blade Zero and you can follow along with us down below. 

While smart wearables, be it on the wrist or otherwise ,have been around for a while now, the latest slate of AI glasses are largely still a new thing for many folks. And now that they have started to look more like something you might actually want to wear on your face, the new Meta Lab @ Best Buy is a great way to actually give these things a try before spending any cash on them. 

We got our first proper look at Kingdom Hearts 4 back during the big Nintendo Direct summer showcase this year. Fans had been waiting years to actually see the game in action and now, as part of the Disney Entertainment Showcase, a new Kingdom Hearts 4 | D23 2026 Showcase Trailer has arrived, alongside the release window, and the announcement of a new Disney+ series.

The Black in July action is over and we are still a ways away from the major fall shopping events, but Best Buy is looking to end the summer with a bang as it readies a giant 60th anniversary sale event starting next week. 

Super Mario Sunshine is now live on Switch 2. Load up your Flash Liquidizer Ultra Dousing Device and head back to Isle Delfino – Super Mario Sunshine is now available on the GameCube Nintendo Classics library. 

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• Google Store: Pixel 11 series pre-orders are now live with up to $600 off via eligible trades, alongside Pixel Watch 5 at up to $400 off. You can also score up to $250 off the new Google Pixel Watch 5 or $200 in Google Store credit when you buy the new Google Pixel 11 Pro or Pro XL.
• Best Buy: “Google Pixel 11 Series as low as $99” with trades + up to $350 in FREE gift cards
• Amazon: extra $250 in trade-in value alongside a FREE $200 gift card on Pixel 11 Pro/XL

The next-generation Google Pixel 11, Pixel 11 Pro, 11 Pro XL, and 11 Pro Fold are set to go up for pre-order this morning, and hours ahead of the actual Made by Google 2026 event. The new series 11 devices will be available with around $800 in credit with trade-ins on top of up to $250 discounts via email sign-ups on the official Google Store, alongside notable gift card deals at both Amazon and Best Buy – you’ll want to wait until the listings go live to find which retailer is offering the best trade value and pre-order deal on the device you’re after.   

We have already extensively detailed the best pre-order deals on the new Google Pixel 11, Pixel 11 Pro, 11 Pro XL, and 11 Pro Fold – you can score up to $600 or more back in trade-in value, a $200 Google Store credit, or a giant 50% off the new Pixel Watch 5 with purchase. Those offers also join “Google Pixel 11 Series as low as $99” with trades + up to $350 in FREE gift cards over at Best Buy and an extra $250 in trade-in value alongside a FREE $200 gift card on Pixel 11 Pro/XL at Amazon. However, you can also leverage the official Google Store credit to score a completely FREE set of $229 Google Pixel Buds Pro 2. 

Google’s new phones are now available for pre-order, and one of our favorite cases that sort of isn’t a case at all is now ready for your Pixel 11 Pro or 11 Pro XL – the Arc Pulse for Google’s latest has arrived. Pre-orders are now live with delivery starting at September 7. 

Amazon is now offering up to $200 gift cards on Pixel 11/Pro models and so is Best Buy (trade-ins can drop your phone as low as $99 here), but we wanted to highlight the Pixel Watch 5 bundle deal as well. Not only can you leverage the up to $600 or more off in trade-in value there, but it is also offering the new Pixel Watch 5 at $250 off with Pixel 11 Pro/XL orders or completely FREE with Pixel 11 Pro Fold orders.

Insta360 is back with another big release for 2026, following the launch of its Luna Ultra earlier this year, and it’s expanding its flagship 360 camera lineup today with the new X6. This new model comes with larger dual sensors, a significantly more powerful processing setup, faster 8K recording, improved low-light performance, built-in storage, and even more AI-powered editing features. Insta360 is also touting the X6 as more than just a 360 camera, with dedicated shooting modes that let it double as a traditional action camera and even a subject-tracking gimbal-style camera. The all-new Insta360 X6 is available starting today at $699.99 shipped, with an Essentials Bundle also on offer at $799.99 shipped. Head below for a closer look at everything that’s new.

Aside from the actual release date for the upcoming Legend of Zelda Ocarina of Time remake, and the Direct giving us a proper look at it, Nintendo’s rumored upcoming Zelda Switch 2 special edition console and the Pro controller are the hottest Hylian thing going right now, and it looks like the very first images might have just leaked online. 

Satechi went head on Anker with its latest display-laden ChargeView desktop charging unit back in April, and today it is unleashing a more powerful model. 

Sony has now taken to the official PlayStation Blog to give us our very first look at the new Marvel’s Wolverine Limited Edition PS5 Console bundle and accessories. 

ENGWE is currently offering a special early access launch promotion on its new Eagle Electric Dirt Bike, which starts at $1,099 shipped, down from an $1,199 MSRP, though you can score $476 bundle savings, while 30 riders get the dirt bike for FREE by following the rules on this landing page here. If you’re not able to score the promotional savings or win your order for free, this new model is already starting at a more accessible price with the $100 markdown, which sets the bar for future discounts after this early access period winds down. You can learn all about this new ride below.

Today, ECOVACS is launching its latest addition to its robot cleaning fleet, with the release here bolstering its popular window-focused models. Windows can be quite time-consuming and, depending on the location and size, also hazardous, especially those tall-reaching exteriors. The new WINBOT W2S Pro Omni robot is the latest and most precise means to tackle those needs, complete with edge-to-edge coverage, extended cordless functionality, more intelligent navigation, and a larger array of safety features for worry-free support.

Bose is officially unveiling its next-generation QuietComfort Headphones (2nd Gen) today. After launching its high-end 2nd Gen Ultra QuietComfort over-ears last September, today it is taking its more affordable noise cancelling headphones into the next-generation. 

The countdown clock is ticking and today could be your very last chance at the big-time Galaxy Z Fold 8, Fold 8 Ultra, and Flip 8 pre-orders. Alongside the up to $1,230 off with an instant trade-in credit, which might not be nearly as generous starting as soon as tomorrow (no matter which device you have to trade), Samsung is also serving up FREE $200 credits that can score you a FREE set of Galaxy Buds 4, a giant deal on Galaxy Watch 9, or as much as $300 off Galaxy Watch Ultra 2 when ordered alongside the new phones. Delivery times are starting to seriously slip directly from Samsung though, so it is also worth considering the Best Buy and Amazon pre-order deals as well. 

Update 8/6: While Samsung might continue some of the deals on the new Galaxy Z Fold 8, Fold 8 Ultra, and Flip 8 beyond delivery day, the countdown clock is ticking and today is scheduled to be the last shot at the pre-order deals.

Samsung has now launched pre-orders for the new Galaxy Z Fold 8, Fold 8 Ultra, and Flip 8. You can land up to $1,230 off with an instant trade-in credit, but Samsung is also now offering a straight $100 off with code PAYPAL100 as well a FREE $200 Samsung credit that can net you a FREE pair of Galaxy Buds 4 and more. On top of that, adding either the new Galaxy Watch 9 or Galaxy Watch Ultra 2 to the same cart as the new Fold models will knock as much as $300 off at checkout.

Nomad’s latest-generation ChargeKey is a super handy keychain charging and data transfer tool. I wasn’t sure if I was very going to put it good use before it landed in my daily carry when it first launched, but it definitely has, and now the brand has debuted an all-new silver model. 

The Switch 2 leaks aren’t done just yet (and probably never will be) and Diablo VI for Switch 2 is up next. It’s not the Ocarina of Time release date, but we have it on good authority the long-awaited Diablo IV Switch 2 release is all but imminent and now more than likely just over a month away. 

The new Pokémon Pokopia Expansion Pass expansion and the new FREE content update for folks who already own the game are going live today. The previously announced content updates for the Pokémon experience are finally ready for prime time alongside this morning’s Switch 2 console discounts ahead of the upcoming price hike. 

It is Nintendo Direct day folks. While it’s not the big September showcase or the Legend of Zelda Ocarina of Time remake blowout we are all waiting, this morning Nintendo is set to go live with dedicated 20-minute broadcast on next month’s big Switch 2 release. 

Two of the biggest launches in recent memory might very well be landing in the same month this year – GTA VI and The end of Zelda: Ocarina of Time remake. Grand Theft Auto VI will land on November 19, this we know for sure, but it looks like there now might be good reason to believe Nintendo could go toe-to-toe with the Rockstar behemoth. 

Sony has now officially unveiled the new Olive Gray edition of its WH-1000XM6 ANC headphones with a launch deal (also available at Best Buy, but there is no deal there). The brand has been dishing up a series of new colorways for its best headphones since release in mid 2025, but it’s not done quite yet. 

Nintendo just officially announced the next Nintendo Direct. Don’t get too excited – it’s not the Ocarina of Time show you’re likely waiting on, but Fire Emblem fans are in for a dedicated show this week to get a better look at Fortune’s Weave ahead of release in mid September. 

Following an official teaser back in the spring, the first new Donkey Kong LEGO set surfaced in leaks across the web earlier this month, and now it is official. The new LEGO Donkey Kong Arcade is now available for pre-order ahead of release on August 1.  

It’s that time of the month, builders! As the clock ticks us closer and closer to the release of all new LEGO sets, there is a TON to be excited about this time around. July was extremely calm with only five new builds hitting shelves, but August is promising a massive collection of 97 new LEGO sets for you to get your hands on – plus, two GWP sets for select purchases, too. It’s going to be an exciting month, and you can get the full breakdown of these releases below.

While it has been slow going as of late, Nintendo is finally updating the Switch 2 Nintendo Classics GameCube library again with a new Mario game, and we are going to take an updated look at the lineup for summer 2026. 

Grand Theft Auto VI is coming, and quickly at that. Now less than 4 months away from your console, we are yet to see any gameplay for what might be the most anticipated game release in history, and the internet is anxiously waiting. It’s been over a year since we got a proper trailer, never mind gameplay, but, according to an insider with a very good track record, that will likely soon change, and it could be as soon as next week. 

PlayStation has officially announced that it will stop producing physical games discs, and some folks are not happy about it. And while this move isn’t expected to happen for over a year from now, almost all physical games on the official PlayStation Store are already out of stock. 

Sony has now revealed the upcoming August PlayStation Plus freebies. This means the clock is ticking on Call of Duty: Modern Warfare III – Cross-Gen Bundle and the rest of July’s freebies, but we do know what titles will be landing in the August Monthly Game library for members now. 

While we are still awaiting the official release date for Switch 2’s biggest release of the year – The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time remake, as well as an official launch for FromSoft’s The Duskbloods, it is time to take stock of the games confirmed to be landing on Switch in 2026. There is a long list of titles already locked down for 2026, from James Bond and brick-built Batman to the new Switch Sports Resort game, the Kingdom Hearts collection, and more. Let’s dive in. 

Over the weekend, we saw a new trailer drop at San Diego Comic Con 2026 for the next installment of the Avengers movies, and shortly after, LEGO and Marvel also ripped the veil off five new Avengers: Doomsday sets that will be hitting the market this fall – and four of them are now officially available to pre-order ahead of release. Not only do these sets give you some incredible builds filled with plenty of story elements and texture, but they also provide a nice selection of minifigures to populate and bring those story elements to life. Head below to learn more and browse the collected photos

Last month Sony officially revealed the next installation in the God of War franchise and it has now officially announced the release date as well as some details on Kratos’ next appearance. 

Switch 2 gamers everywhere are soon to the field of Hyrule as Nintendo ramps up for the launch of what is widely expected to be its biggest holiday launch – The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time remake. Rumors and leaks have been flying since well before Nintendo made the remake official, and that special edition Zelda Switch 2 console is surfacing again, but it might not be the Ocarina of Time model.