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Just ahead of tomorrow’s giant summer PlayStation games showcase, Sony has taken to the official PlayStation Blog to finally unleash the pre-order and launch deals for its upcoming hardware – the FlexStrike wireless fight stick, the official new gaming monitor, and the Pulse Elevate wireless speakers. 

ASUS has unleashed a wave of new PC gaming hardware under its ROG Edition 20 lineup to mark the 20th anniversary of the ROG brand. One of the newer additions here is the Xbox ROG Ally X20 handheld. While it retains the same overall design and form factor of the existing Xbox ROG Ally X, this version introduces several notable upgrades. Head below for a closer look at what’s new.

We’re at the beginning of a new month, which means LEGO builders can get excited for an all-new wave of sets releasing in June, and this month promises more than we’ve seen in a while. June is bringing us a MASSIVE collection of 118 new LEGO builds, with some GWPs, and we’ve gathered them all into one place for your brick-building convenience. Head below to check out the full lineup of new LEGO sets releasing in June 2026.

adidas is going all in on the FIFA World Cup 26 gear, delivering a wide range of deals on official jerseys and styles, alongside the launch its FIFA World Cup 26 Pet Collection and now some vintage jersey looks. You’ll find a collection of mid-90s’ designs making a triumphant 2026 return on the official adidas site joined by some wonderful retro 1980s’ looks and more. Check them out below. 

As we gear up for the newest wave of LEGO sets to hit the market on June 1, and following the Memorial Day LEGO sale deals at Amazon (and is currently still running for many of the builds), The LEGO Group is giving Star Wars fans a look at two new sets today – the 75453 Offworld Sandcrawler and Mudhorn + the 75454 Imperial Remnant AT-AT with INT-4 sets – plus, they’re available to preorder and secure! These two builds are joining the other Mandalorian and Grogu movie-themed kits, so head on down below to get more info and to browse through all the collected photos.

Sony officially announced the 2026 Days of Play Sale yesterday, just as we expected, and everything is going live today. The annual celebration features hundreds of digital game deals, price drops on physical PS5 games at Amazon and other major retailers, a rare deal on Ghost of Yotei at Walmart and Amazon, as well as deals on PS5 controllers, PS VR2, and more – it all goes live today. 

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Nintendo didn’t just announce the major Nintendo Direct we are waiting for, but most assume it’s coming and several industry insiders are suggesting it’s going to be bigger than World 4 in SMB3. I’m not so certain, but there is a very good chance, based on leaks, rumors, and historical analysis, that something big is coming from the Mario Zelda maker.

It was starting to seem like we might not get a reveal until Summer Game Fest, but it is that time of year and Activision has now officially revealed this year’s Call of Duty release, and it is also releasing on Switch 2. 

I tend to be a big of music production and content creator gear made by brands with a pedigree in the hardcore professional-grade space, but really only if they manage to create something worthwhile at a price that doesn’t completely break the bank, and that’s exactly what we are getting with the new SSL 1. 

Nintendo has officially announced Donkey Kong 64 for the Nintendo 64 Switch Online library. DK, Diddy, Lanky, Tiny, Chunky, and the DK Rap will arrive on Nintendo Classics in one week’s time in glorious 64 bit. 

A remake of the beloved Ubisoft platformer has leaked online and is expected to see an official announcement as soon as next week. 

While it’s not the release date for The Witcher 4 you might have been waiting for, CD PROJEKT RED has now officially announced a third expansion for the brilliant Witcher 3 to enjoy in the meantime. 

The second wave of the Pokémon x Target collection is now official. We knew it was coming after the initial run went live at the top of the month, but know have more details on Drop 2 of the exclusive Pokémon x Target. 

Samsung has now official unleashed its 2026 lineup of Odyssey G7 and G8 Gaming Monitors, and all of them are coming with some serious extras for FREE. You have your choice of FREE $200 or $300 Samsung credits, or you can opt for a FREE set of $250 Galaxy Buds 4 Pro or one of the Samsung Music Studio Speakers worth up to $500. Scope out the details below. 

KeySmart was among the first brands out of the gate with a fully re-chargeable Find My Wallet Card, and today it is releasing its new and improved model – the SmartCard Pro. 

The 2026 PlayStation Days of Play sale has been officially announced. Sony has taken to the official PlayStation Blog to reveal details on the annual sale event and we have everything for you below. 

Remember the days when we used to get some seriously great deals on gaming consoles for holiday events and Black Friday? No? Well, I’m old enough to remember those days, and realistic enough to know they are long gone, at least for now. And that’s why you might want to take Nintendo’s new Switch 2 Choose Your Game bundle offer more seriously. 

While Donkey Kong already appeared in the Super Mario theme previously, new Donkey Kong LEGO sets are on the way after a new teaser hit official LEGO social channels today. 

Nomad is best known around here for its wonderful iPhone cases and Apple Watch bands, among other helpful tech gadgets and accessories. But for me, and many others, it makes some of the best leather accessories you can buy in the price range and perhaps none more so than its Limited Edition: Olde Dublin treatment. This hardy, sumptuous, and classic leather has also now made its over to the brand’s Horween leather wallet lineup. 

It is that time of year when the big game publishers start to announce their massive summer game showcases, and Sony has just penciled itself in with the next PlayStation State of Play. 

Today SANDMARC is expanding its iPhone accessory expertise to the handlebars with its new Creator Bike Mount – “the first precision-machined aluminum bike mount built for riders who demand more from their handlebar.” And we have an exclusive launch deal for you using code 9TO510 at checkout. 

The latest Sony WH-1000XM6 Noise Canceling Wireless Headphones have been one of the more popular over-ear releases of the last year or so. But today Sony its marking a decade of the 1000X series with a special new model known as 1000X The Collexion alongside the new The Sandstone XM6 headphones colorway.

A week has gone by since we got our first looks at the upcoming LEGO Icons 11377 The Lord of the Rings: Minas Tirith set, and The LEGO Group is coming back around for yet another big reveal – this time in collaboration with Disney. That’s right, the partnership is giving us another big new build focusing on one of the iconic staples of every single Disney theme park around the world – Main Street, U.S.A.! Head below to get a rundown on what you can expect, release dates, and to browse all the pictures we’ve collected.

Last week, Nintendo officially announced the new Nintendo Switch 2: Choose Your Game Bundle offer, and it is now available for purchase – this basically the best and only deal on Switch 2.  

The barrage of price hikes continue, and just after Nintendo announced the price of Switch 2 was going up, as well as Switch Online in select regions, Sony is now following suite with PlayStation Plus. 

Are GTA VI preorders going live today? When do Grand Auto 6 preorders start? Well, Best Buy said it was today, but Rockstar has been entirely quiet, and a leaked email suggests the wait continues. 

GTA 6 pre-orders are set to start today, according to Best Buy. We are yet to get official word from Rockstar, according to one of the country’s biggest retailers, the latest entry for one of the biggest games of the last decade will go up for pre-order today ahead of the scheduled fall release date – but we will believe it when we see it.

Google unleashed the all-new Fitbit Air today. We are indeed tracking some pre-order deals you can take advantage of both on the official Google Store and at Amazon in the form of some complimentary store credit and FREE $35 extra bands, but if you have some gear to trade-in you can also score the actual Fitbit Air for FREE too.

Amazon has now launched its official 2026 Memorial Day sale, and Target is up next. The 40-page Target Memorial Day Sale ad has arrived, giving you a closer look at deals on everything you might need for your upcoming cookouts and the rest of the summer. 

Just hours after images of Microsoft’s alleged upcoming cloud gaming control leaked online, it appears as though we are also getting an early look at the next-generation Xbox Elite 3 Controller. 

We are quickly approaching the 1-year anniversary of the Nintendo Classics GameCube library on Switch 2. While have had a relatively steady stream of titles added since then, it has been two months since Nintendo delivered a new title to the service and it’s time to check in on all of the confirmed titles and what the next Game Cube game will be. 

Microsoft has been making headlines lately with a series of notable announcements and updates across both its software and hardware lineup. Now, a new report has surfaced online revealing what is said to be the company’s upcoming cloud gaming controller. Images shared by Tecnoblog appear to show the unannounced controller in both black and white finishes, offering an early look at its design and layout. Head below for a closer look at the leaked photos and more details on the reported controller.

Just after its official launch in mid February and a couple of new additions for Mario Day a month later, Nintendo has now announced five new titles for Virtual Boy Nintendo Classics. 

It has been years since Grand Theft Auto 6 was announced, and now, two early trailers later and after a couple of release date delays, it appears as though Best Buy just made a giant mistake, or GTA 6 pre-orders start next week. 

Just after the official price increase on Nintendo Switch 2 was announced on the base system, it has now issued a press release to reveal the new Nintendo Switch 2: Choose Your Game Bundle. 

We saw that adorable Nintendo Hello, Mario! Board Book go up for preorder earlier this year (available right now at $12), now it’s Yoshi’s turn. The official My Mario: It’s Yoshi! Board Book pre-order is now live on Amazon at $12.99 Prime shipped. 

The 30th anniversary of the original Pokémon titles is still in full swing with the launch of the new Pokémon Deluxe Character Guide compendium and the Limited Edition Box Set Collection, both bow available for pre-order on Amazon. 

After all the fun last week during the May the 4th six-day event, The LEGO Group is giving us a brand new set reveal that is not only massive, but also an official take on one of the most popular fantasy settings. Of course, I’m talking about LEGO’s Icons 11377 The Lord of the Rings: Minas Tirith set, with this unveiling acting as a lighting of the beacons that will surely call to many builders across the realm. Head below to learn more about it, get the rundown on its exclusive GWP, as well as some upcoming events, and see all the photos we’ve collected for you.

After the launch of its new CableStay USB-C cable anchor last month, the folks are touching down again today with the ultra-mini PowerClip power bank. 

Arc’s unique aerospace-grade metal iPhone bumper cases have been making headlines for a few years now. It has since introduced a special brand of functional design to the Samsung Galaxy lineup, Google Pixel Pro devices, and even wrapped your AirPods case in its aluminum frames, but today it is taking its “design-led” accessory approach to your AirTag. 

Nintendo has just decided to reveal a new updated for The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom. While not some giant expansion you might be hoping for, the now 3-year old release is getting an epic new amiibo though and some in-game goodies along with it. 

Nintendo had a giant 2025 with the launch of its next-generation console, record-breaking sales, and some top-tier game releases. This year has been a bit of a down turn – as the new Super Mario Galaxy Movie caught fire at the box office, Switch 2 sales have slowed, all of its big announcements for 2026 might have already leaked, and the stock price is dropping. It’s not all bad news though, and it has now confirmed there are still some as of yet (officially) announced first-party titles set to launch this year for its new console. 

Well, as much as as we hoped it wouldn’t, I guess we all sort of knew it was gong to happen eventually – Nintendo has now officially announced price increases on Nintendo Switch 2. 

The leaks at Nintendo have been wild this year. From the now confirmed Star Fox game and a potentially upcoming remake of Zelda Ocarina of Time, not everything has come true just yet, but much of it has, and a Switch 2 version of Hell is Us is one of them. 

Govee is a popular smart lighting brand that tends to have more reasonable pricing, and the brand is launching three new entries into its popular floor lamp series this morning – the Floor Lamp 3 (as well as a Lite variant) and the Lantern Floor Lamp. The former of these two is taking the mantle of Govee’s latest flagship lighting device, with color reproduction powered by LuminBlend+ color management tech, while the former is bringing along a “first-of-its-kind” Halo Gradient lighting experience to a more lantern-focused form factor. There’s also some shared AI-support, as well as Matter support, and automated circadian rhythm scheduling. Head below to get the full rundown on what you can expect.