HardwareFreaks - Hardware News https://hardware.nrgnews.net/ Hardware News Sun, 28 Jun 2026 17:18:04 +0000 en-GB hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.0.1 https://hardware.nrgnews.net/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/hardware-icon-512-150x150.png HardwareFreaks - Hardware News https://hardware.nrgnews.net/ 32 32 The Binding of Isaac hits new all-time concurrent player count peak on Steam 12 years after release https://hardware.nrgnews.net/the-binding-of-isaac-hits-new-all-time-concurrent-player-count-peak-on-steam-12-years-after-release/ Sun, 28 Jun 2026 17:18:04 +0000 http://192.168.1.15:8084/the-binding-of-isaac-hits-new-all-time-concurrent-player-count-peak-on-steam-12-years-after-release/ While newer roguelikes like Mewgenics are certainly making waves, the undisputed king of dungeon crawling still holds an iron grip on the gaming world. And when the dust settles on the latest player statistics, it’s time to acknowledge that classic The Binding of Isaac: Rebirth isn’t just surviving—it’s thriving. The game has once again set […]

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]]> Looks like there’s no firm favourite for 2026’s GOTY just yet, though there are two standouts https://hardware.nrgnews.net/looks-like-theres-no-firm-favourite-for-2026s-goty-just-yet-though-there-are-two-standouts/ Sat, 27 Jun 2026 05:20:06 +0000 http://192.168.1.15:8084/looks-like-theres-no-firm-favourite-for-2026s-goty-just-yet-though-there-are-two-standouts/ We stand at a fascinating crossroads in gaming history. We are officially past the halfway mark for 2026, yet the landscape feels like it’s moving at the speed of light. On one hand, we have breakout hits defining new styles, and on the other, massive, high-budget spectacles setting the bar. This balance creates a wonderfully […]

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]]> The Steam Summer Sale goes live with ‘deep-a** discounts’ across thousands of games https://hardware.nrgnews.net/the-steam-summer-sale-goes-live-with-deep-a-discounts-across-thousands-of-games/ Fri, 26 Jun 2026 17:21:43 +0000 http://192.168.1.15:8084/the-steam-summer-sale-goes-live-with-deep-a-discounts-across-thousands-of-games/ June 25th is shaping up to be a momentous day for PC gamers. The highly anticipated Grand Theft Auto 6 preorders are officially live, kicking off what promises to be another extended wait for the massive title to hit the desktop. While the focus is squarely on Rockstar Games’ next big adventure, the gaming world […]

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