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Lenovo's Legion Go 2 Powered by SteamOS announced at CES 2026
This is the flagship follow-up to the original Legion Go, now with native SteamOS support for that seamless, console-like experience
TRU GAMER•10 months ago
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When Clans Were Fun
Remember those midnight releases where clans actually went out and recruited in person? We handed out ugly home-printed flyers, set up booths, and turned all-nighters into real friendships. Most of that energy is gone now. #GamingClans #MidnightRelease #OldSchoolGaming #GamerCulture #Esports #ClanLife
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Ready for GTA 6
The world isn’t ready for GTA 6. Time-off is spiking, ~1 in 5 workers plan to take Nov 19 off, and an economist estimates a $1B US productivity hit. It’s the most pre-ordered game ever with launch week sales forecast up to $5.2B. #GTA6 #GTAVI #RockstarGames #ViceCity #GamingNews @dylanpage910
Esports
Esports 2.0
Major sponsors are exiting grassroots esports, including Trolli’s League Trolli program that funded $500K+ in community prizes. The shift from VC/crypto-fueled Esports 1.0 to sustainable, community-led Esports 2.0 is accelerating. Alpha Esports & Tech offers one local model focused on education and youth development. #Esports #GrassrootsEsports #Esports2 #EsportsWinter
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Bo3
NxGen CROWNBREAKERS 4v4 Competitive • BO3 • All Regions • $200 Prize Pool • 32 Teams 📅 Oct 17 • 7PM EST Hardpoint openers. S&D clutches. New challengers. Register by 6PM EST. No late entries. Who’s claiming the Crown? #NxGen #CrownBreakers #Esports #TruMedia #COD #Hardpoint #SND
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NxGen Events
EVENTS THIS WEEK (10/12-10/18) Apex Fall Duos Q2 – 10/16 6PM PST $120+ NxGen Crownbreakers 4v4 BO7 – 10/17 7PM EST / $120 Marvel Tokon WW Q3 – 10/18 6PM PST $120+ Compete for seeding + PC Giveaway + GAMER PUMPKIN CARVING Register now. #NxGenEsports #ApexLegends #CrownBreakers #MarvelTokon #WeekendWarriors #Esports #PCGiveaway #ItsTrolli #wearenamleas #AlphaEsportsandTechnology @AlphaEsportTech @Trolli_USA @ProlificGaming @NxGen_Esport @Nameless_LLC
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Apex Q2
🎮 APEX LEGENDS — $1000 FALL DUOS BR SERIES ⚔️ QUALIFIER #2 📅 Friday, October 16th 🕒 6:00 PM PST / 9:00 PM EST 💰 $120+ Prize Pool 🏆 Seeding Points Toward the $500 Championship #ApexLegends #ALGS #Apex #Esports #BattleRoyale #Gaming #ApexDuos #ItsTrolli @Trolli_USA @ProlificGaming @NxGen_Esport
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Backrooms 9/10
A24’s Backrooms turned the viral liminal maze into a $400M+ hit directed by Kane Parsons. Escape the Backrooms remains the top game—millions of players and the go-to co-op experience. #Backrooms #BackroomsMovie #EscapeTheBackrooms #A24 #LiminalHorror
Movies
ClayFace
Clayface opens Oct 23. Early reactions call the R-rated DCU body horror “freakishly awesome,” praising Tom Rhys Harries and brutal practical effects. Modest $23-33M opening tracking on a low budget. #Clayface #DCU #ClayfaceMovie #TomRhysHarries #BodyHorror
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The Clan Scene
Longtime clan veteran Taurus The Gamer has released The Clan Scene, a memoir on nearly 20 years of Xbox Live friendships, rivalries, and brotherhood. Now on Kindle. “If you were there, you know.” #TheClanScene #Xbox #UGS #AmazonBooks #Kindle #BookTwitter #IndieAuthor @TaurusTheGamer https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0HN373MFZ
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FAKE GAMING SCORES
Industry whispers continue that the games with the biggest ad budgets tend to land the highest review scores. No one says it out loud, but the pattern keeps showing up. #GamingNews #GameReviews #VideoGames #IndustrySecrets #GamingMedia
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Fight Night is back
The new @EASPORTSFN account posted “To everyone who stayed in our corner: Fight Night is coming back” with a gloves-over-the-ring visual. No platforms, developer, or release date yet. Last game was Fight Night Champion (2011). #FightNight #EASports #BoxingGames #GamingNews
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GTA 6 pre-order
GTA 6 digital pre-orders already over 6 million units / ~$630M according to Sensor Tower estimates. 74% on PS5. Still a month out from 11•19 launch. PC reportedly Q1 2027. #GTA6 #GTA6PreOrders #SensorTower #RockstarGames #PlayStation5 #XboxSeries #ViceCity #Leonida #GamingNews #PreOrderMilestone
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Tech
se7en7•4 months ago
Mouthpad
Augmental’s MouthPad, a tongue-controlled accessibility device, just launched for public sale in the US It is a custom-fitted, retainer-like wearable that sits against the roof of the mouth and functions as a hands-free Bluetooth mouse/trackpad. @augmentaltech
Newsse7en7•about 2 months ago
Xbox Big Dog
The biggest games of the year are coming to Xbox. FC 27 is playable now. Control Resonant 24th. Dune 22nd. Minecraft Dungeons 2 on the 29th. Gears E-Day Oct 6, day-one Game Pass. MW4 in October. GTA 6 Nov 19. #Xbox #GamePass #GearsEDay #GTA6
Newsse7en7•8 months ago
WWE 2K26 Review
launched on March 13, 2026 with early access 3/6/26 for premium editions like the Attitude Era, King of Kings, and Monday Night War. Here are the top reviews and everything you need to know. TMI 8/10 #WWE2K26 @wwegames @wwe
Guides
When Cyber Bullying Becomes Real Life
A complete guide how to react and protect yourself in the event you’re ever in an uncomfortable gaming environment.
TRU GAMER•12 months ago
Gamesse7en7•10 months ago
GTA Online adds 3 new Odd Jobs.
GTA Online players can finally get a real job and earn an honest living. Rockstar is adding the following jobs: CLICK TO WATCH…
Gamesse7en7•9 months ago
BREAKING God of War News from State of Play
Huge day for Kratos fans! Sony Santa Monica Studio just dropped two massive announcements during today's State of Play, capping off the franchise's 20th anniversary celebrations. @SonySantaMonica @PlayStation
Gamesse7en7•9 months ago
Marvel Rivals
Marvel Rivals Event Sponsored by: Tru Gamer Pro and GRM Galactic Order FREE ENTRY • $200 PRIZE POOL February 22nd. 8PM EST. Check In 7PM EST. #MarvelRivals #Esports Links: https://discord.gg/42dUqtySU https://battle-of-the-orgs.vercel.app/events
Gamesse7en7•10 months ago
STAR WARS Zero Company
Set in the twilight of the Clone Wars (post-Battle of Umbara, ~20 BBY), you play as Hawks, a customizable former Republic officer leading Zero Company—an elite squad of uneasy allies including mercenaries, ex-clones, and specialists hired for black-ops missions against a shadowy, galaxy-consuming threat.
Newsse7en7•3 months ago
Quake Turns 30
To celebrate Quake’s 30th anniversary (and timed with QuakeCon), id Software and MachineGames released a full free expansion called Dawn of the Machine. @idSoftware @quake @MachineGames
Gamesse7en7•10 months ago
Pokémon's Roadmap to 2030 Exposed
Teraleak2, has exposed the company's detailed internal roadmap for Pokémon titles all the way through 2030.
Games
Counter-Strike 2 Ends 2025 on a Competitive High
Counter-Strike 2 closed 2025 as one of esports’ most stable and strategically refined titles. Major tournament data highlighted a clear shift toward disciplined, system driven play, with European teams leveraging structure, utility efficiency, and mid round decision making over raw frag power. While Valve’s continued hands off approach remained a point of contention, strong event attendance and sponsor confidence signaled a healthy competitive ecosystem heading into 2026.
606•11 months ago