ASUS Republic of Gamers (ROG) today announced a global campaign to kick off its 20th anniversary celebrations. From March 2 to April 13, ROG invites fans worldwide to celebrate by sharing content on social media and submitting their Dare-to-ROG stories via short-form videos. Entrants will complete actions and submit content types aligned with multiple fan levels (Level 1, 2, 3 and mega fans) to earn Gleam points and unlock different prize pools. ROG fans can submit their content to be eligible for a prize pool of over US $20,000.

In 2006, a group of passionate ASUS engineers joined forces to build incredible products for gamers like themselves. Out of their work, the Republic of Gamers was born. The shared love for gaming is—and always will be—the core spirit of ROG. Since then, ROG has armed gamers with high-tech PC gear crafted with vanguard spirit, dominant performance, and unmistakable attitude. The mission has never changed: to make the most powerful weapons on the battlefield for every gamer around the world.For more information, and to participate, visit this page.

NACON, one of the world's leading gaming accessory companies, is proud to announce the availability of its Revolution X Unlimited - Anniversary Edition wireless controller on nacongaming.com and in stores. Designed for Xbox Series X|S and PC, this special limited edition pays a vibrant tribute to the iconic Xbox 360 console, combining a retro design with cutting-edge performance.

With the Revolution X Unlimited - Anniversary Edition, NACON offers nostalgic gamers and demanding competitors the best of both worlds. This controller is inspired by the design of the Xbox 360 and its controller, while integrating the latest technologies developed by NACON in the Revolution X Unlimited released in April 2025. Considered one of the best controllers on the market, it is praised for its durability, precision, and customization options.

A year after the initial launch, the Avowed team is capping its post-launch roadmap with a special anniversary update that goes live for all today. This update, for which full details can be read over on the Obsidian site, brings with it a variety of community requested features, a host of quality-of-life fixes, and a few extra additions that the team wanted to get in just for the fans. Avowed is also launching on PlayStation 5 with the past year of updates included, allowing more players to get in and explore the Living Lands.

New Faces with New Races
To top the list of big new features being added to Avowed is the ability to choose from three new races during character creation. Joining the pre-existing human and elves are the stout and well-traveled Dwarves; the two-toned skin, hairy, and big ear having Orlans; and the large and uniquely strong Aumauan. Players will be able to choose as one of the five when starting off their adventure and bringing their envoy to the Living Lands.

Hello, in 2025, No Man's Sky Travellers were treated to one of our biggest years yet. Even we struggle to know how we pulled off so many large updates last year—Worlds Part II and Voyagers were both transformational and released in the same year, interspersed with smaller but significant updates in Relics, Beacon and Breach. We're pleased to announce that our first update of 2026, our 10th anniversary year, is already rolling out. It's called Remnant, and it introduces something that we and the community have been aching to introduce to No Man's Sky since the beginning… a fully operational gravity gun! Full patch notes are available here.

The Gravitino Coil is a powerful new anti-gravity module for your multi-tool. It turns No Man's Sky into a physics playground. Allowing you to grab large objects and fling, toss or carefully carry them around the world. Salvage and debris that could always be found on planets can now be collected and recycled for rare and highly prized resources. New trucks, tipping flatbeds and haulers can be constructed, to transport resources back to industrial yards for reclamation. You can work alone or join a salvage crew with friends. It creates this really fun and tactile new loop of searching for wrecks, loading trucks full of cargo and hauling across the alien landscape to industrial yards to gain new loot and rewards.

Rayman: 30th Anniversary Edition has launched on PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Switch, PC via the Ubisoft Store and Steam, and with a Ubisoft+ subscription. Rediscover the magical world of Rayman as you rescue Electoons and save the world from Mr. Dark by punching and hair-coptering your way through memorable areas like the Dream Forest and the musical chaos of the Band Lands.

Rayman is back again!
To celebrate the 30th anniversary of the initial release, Ubisoft partnered with Atari and Digital Eclipse to bring this timeless classic to current-gen consoles and PC. Many of you may have enjoyed a magical journey to the Glade of Dreams a while back, but this time all of us have worked hard to let you play the experience you might remember.

On February 28, Monster Hunter Wilds will celebrate its first anniversary, and Capcom will be marking the occasion with a sizeable new content update that will introduce performance improvements and a slew of in-game events throughout February and March. Update 1.041, which lands on February 18, delivers the new missions, monsters, weapons, and rewards, alongside the aforementioned anniversary events. Monster Hunter Wilds producer, Ryozo Tsujimoto, announced the new update in a video posted on the official Monster Hunter YouTube channel. Tsujimoto also announced that Capcom is working on a new expansion for Monster Hunter Wilds that is on the same level as Iceborne and Sunbreak for Monster Hunter Worlds and Rise. Given the direct comparison, it's likely that this will also be a premium paid expansion coming in at around the same $39.99 price point as the aforementioned Worlds expansions. Aside from sharing that more details will arrive "this summer," meaning between June and August, no details have been shared about the contents of the new update, but the comparison also suggests we will see it launch with a new locale with a new hub, missions, and enemies.

The February 2026 update will add a new boss, the Arch-tempered Arkveld, a monster available to hunters above rank 100, in its own 10-star event quest alongside special 10-star quests featuring all four previous Arch-tempered monsters and rare rewards. Completing the Arch-tempered Arkveld quest will unlock a special optional hunt-a-thon quest pitting players against all four Arch-tempered monsters in a single quest. The update also makes the winning sword and pendant from the weapon design contest available to everyone as a special event quest reward. There will also be a collaboration with Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection, and the anniversary events will make all previous time-specific event rewards available again through a weekly rotation of previous seasonal events. The anniversary events and collaboration will feature new and fun twists on existing quests to match the Festival of Accord vibes, with matching Stories rewards. The event festivities will last for a month, from February 18 to March 19, and there will be special one-time event rewards. The development team has also analyzed game data and prepared a special limited-time event featuring a buffed version of the least-hunted monster in the game, with the quest again delivering special cosmetics and rewards. Tsujimoto says that Capcom still has more in-store for Monster Hunter fans that it will reveal closer to the anniversary event start date.

Last November, ASUS launched its GeForce RTX 5090 ROG MATRIX Platinum 30th anniversary 32 GB graphics card model. This strictly limited edition release—at the time, only 1000 units were produced—demanded a whopping $3999 (per unit) price tag. Unique selling points (USPs) included an unusual overall design, 3 oz copper PCB layers, a dual-power input involving the 16-pin 12V-2x6 connector and BTF-supplied power delivery, as well as the integration of a tiny Bosch Sensortec BMI323 inertial measurement unit (IMU). By early December, it was not clear whether initial quality issues had caused an official(?) recall of extremely overengineered MATRIX custom flagships. Months later, a Chinese market variant has hit the pre-order stage—over the weekend, ITHome reported on the pre-release status of this sanction-conforming model.

Despite featuring downgraded specifications, the customized GeForce RTX 5090 D V2 24 GB version still demands a hefty cost of entry—a main JD.com listing advertises a price tag of 29,999 yuan (~$4341 USD). Last month, Tony Yu—the manager of ASUS China—showcased a MATRIX GeForce RTX 5090 D V2 sample achieving a 3DMark Time Spy Extreme score of 28,638 points. This impressive tally was enabled via an 800 W operation mode, ITHome noted that this figure: "even surpasses NVIDIA's RTX PRO 6000 (21,760 cores vs. 24,064 cores), which is closer to (utilizing) the 'full-blooded' GB202 (GPU die's max. count of 24,576 units)." The older GeForce RTX 5090 D "V1" 32 GB card was no slouch in gaming and AI performance departments, but global tensions led to an eventual cut-off of supplies into China. Oddly, ITHome tracked the 25,999 yuan (~$3762 USD) listing of an MSI GeForce RTX 5090 D Gaming Trio 32 GB SKU on the JD.com e-tail platform, earlier on in 2026. In any case, local hardcore PC enthusiasts and AI companies can access top-tier "Blackwell" GPU hardware, whether in V2 or V1 guises. Black market options, including "truly banned" models are also (reportedly) available.

Break out the cake and green sprinkles - GeForce NOW is turning six. Since launch, members have streamed over 1 billion hours, and the party's just getting started. Throughout February, members can look forward to new games, fresh ways to play across more devices and even more ways to bring RTX power to every screen in the house. There's plenty to celebrate: the February games list kicks off with 24 new games. Start with the 10 new games in the cloud this week, including the launch of Team Jade's Delta Force and the newest title launching in the PUBG universe, PUBG: BLINDSPOT.

Reporting for Duty
Delta Force, now boots on the ground and fully deployed on GeForce NOW, brings the tactical first-person shooter from Team Jade (TiMi Studio Group) to the cloud. The game features high-stakes extraction with an all-out warfare mode, giving players a playground of open environments, vehicles and gadgets to pull off coordinated assaults. Players join elite units tasked with tackling high-risk missions across sprawling maps, from tight urban incursions to rugged open-terrain operations. Expect strategic objectives, combined-arms combat with land, air and sea vehicles, and tense firefights where teamwork and planning are just as important as quick reflexes.

Hi Civ fans - Ed Beach here, creative director for the Civilization franchise. For more than 30 years, Civilization has challenged players to build an empire to stand the test of time, offering rich, strategic gameplay that has resonated with fans across the world. That includes many of us on the Firaxis development team, who have devoted much of our lives to working on this legendary series.

One year ago, we embarked on a bold new journey with the launch of Civilization VII. Our vision was to push the boundaries of the franchise, introducing new mechanics that offered a fresh perspective for our players. The most rewarding part of the past year has been spending it with you - our community. Your passion, your ideas, and your feedback have shaped how we think about Civilization VII, and continue to guide where we're taking this game next. As we look ahead, we're committed to building on that foundation and weaving what we've heard directly into the game's DNA - so Civ VII keeps growing into something that feels great for deity veterans and new players alike. We're excited to build the future of Civilization VII together, and now we're ready to share a bit about where it's going next.

Sonic the Hedgehog, one of the most iconic and beloved brands in the industry, is thrilled to announce its 35th anniversary this year! Since his debut in 1991, Sonic has defined generations with his signature speed, attitude, and style, expanding far beyond his innovative video game origins into new characters and worlds, blockbuster films, animated television, music, merchandise, and more. To commence the festivities, SEGA released a new anniversary trailer to build hype and rewind through Sonic's best moments over the last 35 years.

Throughout the upcoming year, SEGA will roll out a high-energy slate of anniversary programs designed to celebrate Sonic's legacy while bringing fans together around the world. Planned activities include digital content highlighting Sonic's evolution across the decades, fan meet-ups and community gatherings, exclusive brand and retail partnerships featuring limited merchandise, museum pop-ups and art exhibits, live concert celebrations, and a brand-new narrative podcast.

The arcade era may be long gone, however, My Arcade continues to lean into nostalgia. At CES 2026 we visited My Arcade colorful booth filled with retro-inspired hardware aimed at collectors and fans of classic games. The new Gamestation Retro Go is a handheld console with over 200 built-in games. It features a refreshed color option and slightly revised controls compared to the original Atari Gamestation Go released in September 2025. Pricing is expected to be around $199. Also on display was the Gamestation Retro Pro, a home console variant that also comes preloaded with more than 200 games. Unlike the original version, this model drops the arcade sticks in favor of two standard console controllers, outputs at 1080p, and is expected to retail for about $149.

For those who prefer a physical arcade feel, My Arcade showed the Gamestation Retro Mega, a compact tabletop arcade cabinet featuring Bandai Namco titles and other retro games. It uses mechanical joysticks and buttons and is expected to cost $299. My Arcade also showcased its upcoming SEGA-themed mini cabinets, first announced last year. The lineup includes titles such as Sonic the Hedgehog, Street Fighter II, and a Pac-Man with a special 45th Anniversary edition. These come in several cabinet formats, ranging from compact joystick-based units to more unusual designs such as the Sonic cabinet variant that features a longer control deck with full-size buttons and a full-size joystick. My Arcade rounded out its CES 2026 booth with its full range of retro gaming hardware, including compact handhelds designed for quick nostalgia hits.More images follow.

As Lexar celebrates its 30th anniversary, the brand reflects on three decades of innovation, engineering excellence, and trusted performance. Since 1996, Lexar has evolved from a pioneer in memory card standards into a global brand shaping the workflows of creators, gamers, professionals, and next-generation smart devices. Building on this foundation, Lexar enters 2026 with a clear focus: continuing to meet evolving user needs while preparing for a future shaped by AI-enabled workflows, mobility, and real-time data.

Value Leadership-30 Years of Innovation, Reliability, and User-Centric Product Design
For 30 years, Lexar has built its reputation on three core values-Professionalism, Innovation, and Service-delivering storage solutions that evolve with the needs of photographers, filmmakers, gamers, and mobile creators.

ASUS has officially denied a recall of its limited edition GeForce RTX 5090 ROG MATRIX graphics card, which was reportedly facing some quality issues. However, ASUS was quick to dispute these claims. In the past, an ASUS reportedly representative informed Swedish e-tailer "Inet" that they had identified a quality issue with the RTX 5090 32 GB ROG Matrix Platinum 30th Anniversary Edition, preventing planned deliveries while they worked on an undated replacement. However, in ComputerBase update from Christian Wefers, part of ASUS Public Relations, the situation is now clearer:

Christian Wefers, ASUS PRThere is no product recall for the ROG Matrix GeForce RTX 5090. We proactively adjusted the original timeline to allow additional time for product improvements and to ensure an optimal customer experience. The products will arrive at our partners within the next few days. Availability may vary by region.

Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora's free third-person update is now live on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via the Ubisoft Store, Steam, and the Epic Games Store, bringing two community-requested features to the game: the option to play in third person, and New Game+. You can now experience the adventure on the Western Frontier of Pandora in third person, giving you a new perspective on the world around you, and allowing you to see your character and equipped cosmetics as you play. The development team at Massive Entertainment reworked animations, controls, camera systems, and more to make the new perspective feel as seamless as possible.

Play Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora in Third Person
After downloading the free update, the game will automatically be in first-person, but you can swap to third-person with the hold of a button. At any point during your playthrough, you can seamlessly switch between first and third-person perspectives. The third-person perspective in Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora is just the latest of several quality of life updates the game has received since launch. Others include the revamped Hunter's Guide, which allows you to mark favorite items and the addition of an "undiscovered items" filter to help you find unknown resources as you play; rebalanced combat; and a smoother 40 FPS mode.

Total War Community, that's a wrap on our 25th Anniversary Showcase—we hope you enjoyed it. A huge thank you to everyone who tuned in from around the globe to witness this small piece of history and to welcome this exciting new era for the franchise. We've been waiting a long time to say this: Total War is going back to the medieval era.

We're in the opening stages of Total War: MEDIEVAL III's development—pre-production, to be precise, meaning we're still years from release. But this isn't just another game for us, it's the realization of something we've dreamed about for almost 20 years. The Medieval series is one of the most cherished chapters in Total War's history, and creating a true successor is a goal we've held close for a long time. Now, we finally have the chance to make it happen.

Guild Wars Reforged is now available to buy and play! We're excited to be making new improvements to the adventure that started it all for us. This update makes entering the original Guild Wars story better than ever and extends new options for hardware compatibility to invite still more heroes into Tyria. For information on all the changes, read the full release notes for today's update. Beyond today's update, Guild Wars Reforged represents our commitment to ongoing improvements for Guild Wars. You can read our original announcement for more context on this project and our partnership with 2weeks that is making it possible.

Stephen Clarke-Willson, the game director for Guild Wars, said: "the positive reception to the 20th Anniversary Masterpiece Collection reinforced our drive to keep this classic MMO thriving. As new players joined and experienced players rejoined the community, we discovered that people were playing on big-screen TVs and Steam Deck and other handheld devices, and so we decided to lean into supporting these playstyles fully with deep integration of controller support and big-screen TV support. Controller support has been a tough nut to crack for MMOs, and I think we dialed it in."

The long-windedly named ASUS ROG Matrix Platinum RTX 5090 30th Anniversary Edition graphics card has encountered a snag, on the cusp of being unleashed at retail. This quad-fan cooled monster enjoyed a late summer unveiling, followed shortly by influencer first impressions. Despite a generous dose of lead time, and much vaunted fault detection features, the $3999 product has seemingly stumbled at the starting line. PC hardware news outlets have picked up on a specific ASUS forum query, regarding the status of 1000 limited units at launch.

Upon further investigation, VideoCardz has uncovered evidence of Sweden's Inet sending updates to involved customers. The e-tailer's email message reportedly stated: "I am contacting you regarding your ASUS GeForce RTX 5090 32 GB ROG Matrix Platinum 30th Anniversary Edition order. Unfortunately, we have been informed by ASUS that they have identified a quality issue with this particular model. Due to this, we are unable to deliver the card as planned. ASUS is currently working on a replacement version without these issues, but at this time there is no estimated date for when a new copy will be available. We fully understand that this is an unfortunate situation, but unfortunately it is completely beyond our control." It is not immediately clear whether finalized stock has reached retail locations. It is possible that the mysterious problem was discovered prior to widespread disperal across international distribution networks.

My Arcade, the industry leader in retro video gaming, is excited to announce the launch of products celebrating the official PAC-MAN 45th Anniversary. Originally debuted at CES 2025, the PAC-MAN 45th Anniversary Mighty Player and Pocket Player Max offer fans a nostalgic gaming experience and a reminder of why PAC-MAN remains one of the most beloved franchises in gaming history.

Both devices come preloaded with classic favorites including PAC-MAN (Classic), PAC-MAN (Speed-Up), PAC-LAND, SUPER PAC-MAN, and PAC & PAL. The PAC-MAN 45th Anniversary Mighty Player and Pocket Player Max are available now at select retailers.

Total War Community, an exciting new era is upon us. Join us on December 4th, 4pm GMT (9am PST) for the Total War 25th Anniversary Showcase—a special
video presentation celebrating exciting new projects across historical and fantasy Total war. This showcase will be your front seat to see what we've been eagerly building behind the scenes.

Across the franchise, we're working on a variety of projects that span different settings and stages of development, and now we finally get to share some of them with you. Wherever you are in the world, we can't wait for you to tune in and be part of it. Or alternatively, tune in for the excitement of live reactions with your favorite creators and media sites who will be co-streaming the event.

Pulsar Gaming Gears (AplusX Inc.), a leading developer of high-performance esports peripherals, has announced the launch of an exclusive, limited-edition collection to honor the 85th anniversary of Bruce Lee's birth. This new product line follows the success of the first collaboration between Pulsar and Bruce Lee Enterprises, launched three years prior.

The Bruce Lee 85th Anniversary Edition collection is designed to integrate the martial arts master's iconic imagery and philosophy with competitive gaming technology. The products aim to embody the speed and precision associated with Lee's martial art, Jeet Kune Do. This collaboration with Bruce Lee Enterprises is highly anticipated, building on the acclaim of the previous release, which featured the X2 v1 Bruce Lee Edition and quickly sold out.

Introducing the Officially Licensed PlayStation Gibson SG Black 20th Anniversary Edition Guitar Controller! 20 years ago, a legend was born. It changed rhythm gaming forever. Now the 5-fret icon returns... reimagined. Featuring Matte EZ Glide Mechanical Fret Buttons and our proprietary Hall Effect Strum Bar technology with a mechanical click, delivering that unmistakable classic feel for a whole new era.

Whether you're rocking out in Fortnite Festival, reliving classic Guitar Hero and Rock Band games, or shredding in community favorites like YARG or Clone Hero, the SG 20th Anniversary Edition delivers the perfect mix of nostalgia and innovation, celebrating twenty years of riffs, whammy solos, and weekend-long jam sessions. From the team that developed the iconic hardware for Guitar Hero and DJ Hero, this release continues the revival of rhythm gaming like never before, bringing the band back together for a whole new experience!

To mark the anniversary of the Xbox 360, NACON, designer of premium gaming accessories, is celebrating video game history alongside Xbox with a Revolution X Unlimited controller in the legendary Xbox 360 colors. Xbox and PC players can now pre-order this anniversary edition on nacongaming.com.

Nostalgic fans of the Xbox 360 era will be delighted to discover this controller that combines high performance with this design inspired by the iconic Xbox 360 console. Released in April 2025, the Revolution X Unlimited, the ultimate FPS controller for Xbox and PC, has been praised by critics and players alike. It is now available for pre-order in a retro color scheme, true to the spirit of the Xbox 360 console.

As revealed in today's State of Play, the God of War 20th Anniversary limited edition DualSense controller launches this October. Designed to evoke the legendary Ghost of Sparta's ashen skin and scarlet tattoo, the controller pays homage to Kratos, who has taken on countless roles and endless challenges across Ancient Greece and the Nine Realms. Join us in celebrating two decades of God of War with a controller that reflects Kratos' journey spanning four console generations, two handheld systems, and more than a dozen games, beginning with Santa Monica Studio's God of War for the PlayStation 2 console.

"In honor of God of War's 20th anniversary this year, we were thrilled by the opportunity to celebrate this milestone with a new DualSense controller design. When we were deciding how best to embody the series, we immediately thought the form of the controller lent itself perfectly to Kratos' omega tattoo. No matter which God of War game you're playing, the shape of his red ink against the gray of his ash-covered skin is one of the most iconic elements of Kratos' look across both Greek and Norse sagas. Our team made sure to represent both of these key tones in the color selection for the controller to make every aspect an authentic homage to the design that has defined Kratos for over two decades. We hope fans enjoy the controller and can't thank everyone enough for all of the support you've shown Santa Monica Studio over the years!" - Associate Art Director Dela Longfish from Santa Monica Studio.

During the Gamescom 2025 period, MSI spotlights its latest X870E MAX Series motherboards, delivering next-generation performance and innovation for PC enthusiasts. Also marking a decade of GODLIKE excellence, MSI unveils the exclusive GODLIKE 10th Anniversary Special Edition to celebrate this milestone.

A Decade of GODLIKE: From Vision to Legacy
Since its debut in 2015, MSI's flagship GODLIKE motherboard series has been synonymous with innovation, cutting-edge technology, and an uncompromising user experience for enthusiasts worldwide. Over the past decade, GODLIKE has consistently pushed the boundaries of what a premium motherboard can offer.

Relic Entertainment is thrilled to launch Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War - Definitive Edition. The game is now available on Steam and GOG for $29.99 USD, with a 30% Veteran's Discount available to Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War - Anniversary Edition owners (original game). Additionally, for 2 weeks a 10% launch discount will also be available to everyone.

This is Dawn of War as players remember it, faithfully enhanced for today's hardware. The award-winning, genre-defining real-time strategy returns with visual and performance upgrades that preserve the gridmark soul of the original while enhancing the experience on modern systems. The Definitive Edition includes the original Dawn of War and all its expansions; Winter Assault, Dark Crusade, and Soulstorm.