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Morbid Metal launches on Steam later in 2025, and it brings with it some interesting gameplay mechanics and fast-paced third-person combat.

New Steam hack-n-slash roguelite shows off unique gameplay, giant swords, and powerful melee combos set to a heavy metal soundtrack

Morbid Metal, an upcoming third-person hack-n-slash indie roguelite published by Ubisoft, has shown off incredible amounts of polish, visual flair, and melee combos worthy of a spectacle fighter. It also features a unique three-character switching mechanic and is slated to launch on Steam Early Access this summer.
Julian van der Merwe, 11 Apr 2025 22:43
Void/Breaker puts players in an infinite loop as they try to escape a system designed to keep them trapped. (Image source: Steam)

New fast-paced FPS is a sci-fi twist on Control with immaculate surreal visuals - now free-to-play on Steam for a limited time

Void/breaker is a newly announced fast-paced sci-fi roguelite FPS that has just been announced, and it's free to play for the next two weeks ahead of the full-scale launch. Void/breaker features highly destructible environments, deep weapons customisation, and moderate hardware requirements.
Julian van der Merwe, 11 Apr 2025 04:34
Strictly speaking, Epic Games' latest giveaway is worth $29.99. (Image source: Epic Games Store)

Epic Games Store: New free game giveaways now available globally for a short time

The Epic Games Store has updated its free games offering on PC. This time, the storefront has decided to giveaway an indie beat 'em up called River City Girls worth $29.99 that has been joined by Arcadegeddon and Idle Champions of the Forgotten Realm.
Alex Alderson, 10 Apr 2025 13:11
2025 RedmiBook Pro 14

87% Xiaomi RedmiBook Pro 14 2025 review - Now with Arrow Lake and 16 hours of battery life

Brighter IPS display in the 14-inch laptop. The 2025 RedmiBook Pro 14 features Intel Arrow Lake CPUs, a brighter 120 Hz IPS display, and improved battery life. Despite a price increase, it remains a strong mid-range option.
Intel Core Ultra 7 255H, Arc 140T, 14", 1.4 kg
Andreas Osthoff, 10 Apr 2025 10:32
The Framework Laptop 12 has a touchscreen and stylus support. (Image source: Framework)

Framework Laptop 12 starts at $549 and is available to pre-order now

After speculation that the Framework Laptop 12 may not be available in the US, pre-orders for the 12-inch laptop will open in the US starting on April 10 for $549. Like other regions, shipping won't begin until June.
Habeeb Onawole, 10 Apr 2025 09:54
The Epic Games Store will probably have more planned than u/MeguminShiro has revealed so far. (Image source: Epic Games Store - edited)

Leaks reveal future Epic Games Store free game giveaways ahead of schedule

A well-known source has divulged early information about the Epic Games Store's plans for future giveaways throughout the next two weeks. The giveaways are unlikely to be all that the storefront has planned across April, though.
Alex Alderson, 09 Apr 2025 21:33
Titanfall 2 (pictured) came out in 2016 featuring a campaign that focused on the bond between man and machine. (Image source: Steam)

Rumor: Titanfall 3 is almost complete, based on UE5, features singleplayer, extraction mode, and others

Titanfall 3 may actually be a thing and could arrive in the near future, at least if the latest leak is to be believed. The game is said to be developed on Unreal Engine 5 and is almost complete.
Vineet Washington, 09 Apr 2025 18:01
A free demo is available for Metal Eden, an upcoming fast-paced FPS that blends genre classics.

New fast-paced cyberpunk FPS blends Doom, Mirror's Edge, and Ghostrunner, gets free Steam demo with $1,000 Speedrun prize

Metal Eden, a new boomer shooter heading to Steam, looks like a slick blend between Mirror's Edge and Doom, featuring fast-paced parkour, bright cyberpunk visuals, and fast, raw gunplay. Try it out for free on Steam ahead of the May 6 launch.
Julian van der Merwe, 09 Apr 2025 08:02
The Lenovo Yoga 7 14 2in1 G10 (Image source: Notebookcheck)

Lenovo's Yoga 7 14 Convertible is not only much cheaper than the Yoga 9, but also better in some respects

Lenovo offers a wide product lineup and it is not easy always easy to find the right device. It is even more complicated when you have two very similar products like the two 14-convertibles we just tested, where the less expensive Yoga 7 is actually better than the Yoga 9 in some respects.
Andreas Osthoff, 08 Apr 2025 13:17
Taking screenshots on Windows 11 (Image Source: Antony Muchiri)

These are my favorite shortcuts for taking screenshots on Windows 11

CheckMag Windows 11 offers a dizzying number of ways to take screenshots, but I’ve narrowed it down to four shortcuts that actually make sense. In this guide, I break down the only screenshot methods I use and what to do if your keyboard doesn’t even have a Print Screen key.
Antony Muchiri, 06 Apr 2025 18:47
A slim gaming laptop now with an RTX 5090 and 64 GB of RAM - Asus ROG Zephyrus G16 2025 review

90% A slim gaming laptop now with an RTX 5090 and 64 GB of RAM - Asus ROG Zephyrus G16 2025 review

Arrow Lake and 240 Hz OLED. Asus has updated its slim ROG Zephyrus G16 gaming laptop. For the 2025 models, the top-of-the-line version will feature an Arrow Lake processor and the new GeForce RTX 5090. The RAM remains soldered, but the maximum memory capacity has been doubled to 64 GB.
Intel Core Ultra 9 285H, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop, 16", 1.9 kg
Andreas Osthoff, 06 Apr 2025 13:22
Microsoft has improved the ability of its Copilot AI chatbot to be a daily companion. (Image source: Microsoft)

Microsoft enhances Copilot AI with personalized podcasts, real-time vision, automatic actions, and chat memory

Microsoft has enhanced its Copilot AI chatbot to be more useful and autonomous for users. With newly added memory, the AI is now more personalized, can analyze surroundings in real time to answer complex prompts, and can take action on behalf of users.
David Chien, 06 Apr 2025 02:48
Blackmagic DaVinci Resolve 20 arrives with many new AI-powered features and improvements. (Image source: Blackmagic)

NAB 2025 | Blackmagic launches DaVinci Resolve 20 with new features social media creators and film editors will want

Blackmagic has launched DaVinci Resolve 20, one of the most powerful software solutions for video, color, sound, and effects editing. New AI capabilities and vertical format support enable social media creators and filmmmakers to craft stories faster.
David Chien, 06 Apr 2025 01:21
The Intel Unison app will be discontinued by the end of June. (Image source: Intel - edited)

Intel Unison app for connecting Android and iOS devices to Windows is shutting down in June

Intel is pulling the plug on the Intel Unison app that allows owners of an Android or iPhone to connect their phone to a Windows PC. The app will be discontinued at the end of June 2025 but will work for select Lenovo computers until the end of the year.
Habeeb Onawole, 05 Apr 2025 09:38
2024 Xbox handheld prototype (Image source: ThinkComputers)

Possible new Xbox handheld console spotted during tour of secret Microsoft lab, and it's not Project Kennan

A tour of a secret Microsoft facility may have unintentionally revealed a new Xbox console. During the interview, a curious device appeared in Phil Spencer's office. The controls on the Xbox handheld differ from those of the rumored Asus-made Project Kennan.
Adam Corsetti, 05 Apr 2025 01:54
Strictly speaking, Epic Games' next PC free game giveaway concerns a single title. (Image source: Epic Games Store)

Epic Games Store reveals which games will be free to add to your Epic Games library next week

Epic Games has announced which titles in its huge roster will be free to add to your library amd keep indefinitely from next week. While Arcadegeddon, Idle Champions of the Forgotten Realms and River City Girls sounds like a massive giveaway, only the latter is a paid game.
Alex Alderson, 03 Apr 2025 23:23
Cat Quest II is the last of Epic Games' Mystery Game giveaways for the time being. (Image source: Epic Games Store - edited)

Epic Games Store kicks off April 2025 with new free Mystery Game giveaway

The Epic Games Store is now giving away a new game on PC, but only for a short time. Building on last week's giveaway, Cat Quest II is a highly rated open-world action RPG set in a fantasy world dominated by cats and dogs.
Alex Alderson, 03 Apr 2025 17:59
Lightweight with power and 20 hours of endurance - LG Gram Pro 16 laptop review

84% Lightweight with power and 20 hours of endurance - LG Gram Pro 16 laptop review

The featherweight champion. As a long-distance runner with a powerful Core Ultra 7, the LG Gram Pro 16 is a strong companion for traveling. But the laptop also impresses at home and for entertainment with its brilliant sound and picture.
Intel Core Ultra 7 256V, Arc 140V, 16", 1.2 kg
Marc Herter, 03 Apr 2025 15:38
Advanced features in Premiere Pro and After Effects make work easier and quicker for video and effects editors. (Image source: Adobe)

Adobe adds new features to Premiere Pro and After Effects 25.2

Adobe Premiere has gained new features that speed up video editing, improve color correction, and extend video clips using AI. After Effects has gained improved performance, new 3D tools, and live HDR preview capabilities.
David Chien, 03 Apr 2025 06:35
Infinity Blade II is now available on PC (unofficially). (Image source: MS Windows 95 and Infinity Blade II, w/ edits)

Infinity Blade II ported to PC for preservation purposes

The iOS classic Infinity Blade II, which was delisted in 2018 and permanently removed from the Apple App Store in 2020, has been ported to Windows. Like its predecessor, the port includes upscaled resolution, debug options, and more.
Sam Medley, 02 Apr 2025 21:59
1,000-nit OLED at 120 Hz inside a convertible - Lenovo Yoga 7 14 2in1 G10 review

88% 1,000-nit OLED at 120 Hz inside a convertible - Lenovo Yoga 7 14 2in1 G10 review

Update with Intel Lunar Lake. Lenovo has equipped its 10th-generation Yoga 7 2in1 with a Lunar Lake processor and a new 2.8K OLED panel, which, in addition to a refresh rate of 120 Hz, should now also achieve a significantly higher brightness of 1,000 nits. However, one known problem remains.
Intel Core Ultra 7 258V, Arc 140V, 14", 1.4 kg
Andreas Osthoff, 02 Apr 2025 16:50
A high-end business 2-in-1 for high earners: HP EliteBook X Flip G1i review

90% A high-end business 2-in-1 for high earners: HP EliteBook X Flip G1i review

An additional 500 to 1,000 dollars for what? HP's changed naming scheme is allowing it to charge a hefty premium for its new 14-inch business 2-in-1. We take a look at what the EliteBook X Flip G1i offers compared to its predecessor, the Elite x360 1040 G11 2-in-1.
Intel Core Ultra 7 258V, Arc 140V, 14", 1.5 kg
Christian Hintze, 02 Apr 2025 15:02
The 18-inch gamer with great mini LED and an RTX 5090 Laptop - Asus Strix SCAR 18 G835LX review

88% The 18-inch gamer with great mini LED and an RTX 5090 Laptop - Asus Strix SCAR 18 G835LX review

For gamers and creatives alike. Asus has updated its gaming flagship Strix SCAR 18 with the Core Ultra 9 275HX, GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop and an outstanding mini LED display at 240 Hz. In addition, access to the device's components has been made much easier and there are plenty of lighting elements.
Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop, 18", 3.3 kg
Andreas Osthoff, 02 Apr 2025 12:55
Asus gaming handheld with Xbox App (Image source: Asus)

New Xbox console could benefit from gaming-friendly Windows UI that rivals SteamOS

Microsoft's plans for a new Xbox console involve streamlining Windows for gamers. A Windows 11 preview build holds clues for how the OS can better accommodate controllers. The Asus Project Kennan gaming handheld may soon show these changes in action.
Adam Corsetti, 02 Apr 2025 02:41
XMG Neo 16 2025 Preview - The fastest gaming notebook now with AMD, RTX 5000 and 300 Hz Mini-LED

XMG Neo 16 2025 Preview - The fastest gaming notebook now with AMD, RTX 5000 and 300 Hz Mini-LED

Full power with optional water cooling. The XMG Neo 16 2025 is now also available with an AMD processor and a mini LED panel. The fast 175-watt RTX 5080/5090 laptop GPUs are also used. We received two engineering samples, providing us a preview before conducting the full test.
Andreas Osthoff, 01 Apr 2025 20:41
Razer Blade 16 2025 (Image source: Notebookcheck)

The 2025 Razer Blade 16 with the RTX 5090 Laptop looks like a downgrade

This year, Razer uses a significantly slimmer case in the Blade 16, even though this requires compromises in some places. The new model looks a bit like a downgrade overall.
Andreas Osthoff, 31 Mar 2025 19:02
The The 8BitDo Ultimate 3-mode Controller for Xbox can be purchased in Jade. (Image source: 8BitDo)

The 8BitDo Ultimate 3-Mode Controller for Xbox gets a Jade colorway

The 8BitDo Ultimate 3-Mode Controller for Xbox now comes in a new color reminiscent of the original translucent Xbox console. It is already available for pre-order but won't begin shipping until May 2025.
Habeeb Onawole, 31 Mar 2025 18:50
The newly discovered local account bypass trick for Windows 11 is pretty straightforward and easy. Pictured: Windows 11 laptops (Image source: Microsoft - edited)

Windows 11 users fight back against Microsoft with another local account bypass trick

With Windows 11 build 26120.3653, Microsoft has made it pretty clear that it wants to block BYPASSNRO, a workaround to create a local user account. However, users have found a new way to bypass online account checks during the initial setup.
Abid Ahsan Shanto, 31 Mar 2025 08:18
Looks of a Yoga, quality of a ThinkPad, feature-set of a ThinkBook: Lenovo's ThinkPad X9-14 blurs the line (pictured: Lenovo ThinkPad X9-14 G1 Aura Edition, image source: Benjamin Herzig)

Looks of a Yoga, quality of a ThinkPad, feature-set of a ThinkBook: Lenovo's ThinkPad X9-14 blurs the line

The Lenovo ThinkPad X9-14 Gen 1 Aura Edition seems like an interesting hybrid of different Lenovo laptop lines: In terms of looks, it could be a Lenovo Yoga. In terms of the features, it could be a ThinkBook. But in terms of quality, it has all the hallmarks of a ThinkPad.
Benjamin Herzig, 29 Mar 2025 13:05
Bazzite on the ROG Ally X is an easy way to turn your handheld into a compelling Steam Deck alternative (Image Source: Notebookcheck)

🎙️ OpinionGuide: How to dual boot Bazzite on your gaming handheld of choice and why you would want to

CheckMag With official Steam OS just around the corner, Bazzite might seem irrelevant. However, Steam OS is currently still in beta, some functions don't work, and it has a far shorter supported device list. Bazzite on the other hand supports almost every x86 based handheld out there, is mature in its development process, and is very easy to set up alongside Windows. Here's how.
David Devey, 29 Mar 2025 11:54
2XKO developer announces next play test and reveals character line-up

Stylish free-to-play fighting game from League of Legends dev gets update ahead of Alpha 2 play test

In its latest update about the new fighting game, 2XKO, Riot Games has confirmed that there will only be 10 playable characters at launch. The developer briefly explained why the character roster is limited and revealed the launch date for the next alpha play test in April.
Julian van der Merwe, 28 Mar 2025 21:57
Razer Blade 16 2025 review - Gaming laptop now with GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop and an even slimmer case

87% Razer Blade 16 2025 review - Gaming laptop now with GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop and an even slimmer case

Back to the roots - Will this work? The Razer Blade 16 2025 is the first laptop equipped with the brand-new Nvidia GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop, which runs the 240-Hz OLED panel. At the same time, the Blade 16 has again become significantly slimmer, which also means that it now uses a slower AMD Ryzen processor.
AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop, 16", 2.1 kg
Andreas Osthoff, 28 Mar 2025 14:04
Vivaldi 7.3 comes with Proton VPN integration on desktop (Image source: Own)

Vivaldi 7.3 for desktop now available with Proton VPN integration

Not long after the arrival of version 7.2, Vivaldi for desktop received an update that's labeled 7.3.3635.2 and integrates Proton VPN. Thanks to this free piece of code that comes from Switzerland, users can enjoy better privacy protection and security without having to download any additional components.
Codrut Nistor, 28 Mar 2025 12:49
Amazon Luna users will get access to major EA titles by linking their EA account. (Image source: Amazon Luna)

Amazon and EA sign multi-year agreement to bring major games to Luna

Major EA titles are coming to Amazon's Luna cloud gaming service with two Star Wars Jedi games and Dead Space already available. Luna is included with a Prime membership, but there is a paid Luna+ subscription with additional benefits as well.
Vineet Washington, 27 Mar 2025 18:09
The Epic Games Store has returned to giving away two free games this week. (Image source: Epic Games Store)

Epic Games Store ends March 2025 with two new free Mystery Game giveaways

The Epic Games Store's latest round of game giveaways are now available globally. Worth almost $28, the two free games live up to last week's cat-themed Mystery Game teasers. Cat Quest and Neko Ghost, Jump! will only be available to grab for a short time, though.
Alex Alderson, 27 Mar 2025 16:40
All three remastered Crysis games are heavily discounted on Steam. (Image source: Steam)

Steam deal: Crysis Remastered Trilogy is 60% off

Crysis Remastered Trilogy brings visual improvements to the games, including ray-traced lighting, DLSS support, enhanced resolution, and more. All three games are going for a huge discount as part of the Crytek 25th Anniversary Sale.
Vineet Washington, 27 Mar 2025 16:20
Closest Windows competitor to the MacBook Air 13: Lenovo ThinkPad X9-14 laptop review

89% Closest Windows competitor to the MacBook Air 13: Lenovo ThinkPad X9-14 laptop review

The ThinkBook ThinkPad. With the ThinkPad X9-14 Aura Edition, Lenovo has made a completely new addition to the already plentiful roster of 14-inch ThinkPads. In our review, we discover that it is a worthy addition to the line, despite its decidedly un-ThinkPad design - or maybe because of it?
Intel Core Ultra 7 258V, Arc 140V, 14", 1.2 kg
Benjamin Herzig, 27 Mar 2025 02:47
Microsoft Surface Pro 11 weighs just 893 g (1.97 lbs). (Image source: Microsoft, Unsplash, edited)

Deal | Microsoft Surface Pro 11 "Big Spring Deal" offers 32% savings to bring 120 Hz OLED tablet below $1,000

The Microsoft Surface Pro 11 2-in-1 Windows tablet is currently enjoying a discount of more than $400 on Amazon. The tablet packs a 12-core Snapdragon X Elite SoC alongside 16 GB of memory, 256 GB of storage, and a 13-inch OLED display.
Fawad Murtaza, 26 Mar 2025 19:27
Microsoft Surface Laptop 7 15 for Business (Image source: Notebookcheck)

Microsoft should let Surface Laptop 7 buyers choose between Intel and Qualcomm

Our review of the Surface Laptop with Intel’s Lunar Lake clearly shows that it's the better device overall. Instead of pushing Windows on ARM at the expense of customers, Microsoft should offer both versions and let buyers choose.
Andreas Osthoff, 26 Mar 2025 19:26
New details about the Windows 11 25H2 update have been revealed (Image source: Microsoft)

Windows 11 25H2: First details on upcoming update emerge

Microsoft is apparently working on a new Windows 11 update. According to internal documents, the company is focusing on bug fixes and new features. It remains to be seen how big of a role Copilot will play.
Andreas Jakobi, 26 Mar 2025 19:09
AMD Sound Wave ARM APU is going to target the entry-level unlike powerful Dragon Range chip pictured here. (Image source: AMD, Notebookcheck, edited)

AMD Sound Wave ARM APU for Windows laptops to bring 6 cores, novel MALL cache, and more

AMD Sound Wave ARM APU is reportedly arriving as Team Red's first Windows ARM chip next year. Specifications of the APU have now leaked, giving us our first look at things like the P-core, E-core, and iGPU configuration of the SoC alongside cache sizes and the memory subsystem.
Fawad Murtaza, 26 Mar 2025 11:06
Xbox logo in PlayStation Store (Image source: Sony PlayStation, Microsoft Xbox Gaming)

Xbox exclusives rank high on PlayStation Store pre-orders, as Microsoft's cross-platform strategy pays off

The PlayStation Store looks radically different than it did a year ago. Xbox exclusives are appearing on the pre-order sales charts in increasing numbers. Will gamers ever see Sony's PS5 titles on an Xbox console?
Adam Corsetti, 25 Mar 2025 22:58
HP EliteBook Ultra G1i 14 (Image source: Notebookcheck)

HP EliteBook Ultra G1i boasts quiet cooling but has to make compromises

The Lunar Lake-powered EliteBook Ultra G1i is an impressive high-quality business laptop, but compared to the more traditional EliteBook X notebooks, certain compromises had to be made.
Andreas Osthoff, 25 Mar 2025 22:08
Xbox handheld console with PS5 logo (Image source:, Asus, Microsoft Xbox Gaming, Sony PlayStation)

Sony may block PlayStation Steam games on new Xbox console, dashing hopes for a cross-platform system

A popular insider is arguing that Sony won't allow PC ports on future Xbox consoles. Many gamers disagree since any Windows-based system should support Steam. Microsoft may soon release an Xbox handheld that could act as a test case for booting PlayStation's cross-platform games.
Adam Corsetti, 25 Mar 2025 01:27
Nintendo Switch OLED vs. OneXplayer X1 Pro - The Smurfs 2. (Image source: Marc Herter/ Notebookcheck)

OneXplayer X1 Pro: Nintendo Switch on steroids

The OneXplayer X1 Pro redefines mobile gaming power. With its flexible 3-in-1 functionality as a handheld, tablet and laptop, it surpasses the limits of the Nintendo Switch, although the concept here is also somewhat reminiscent of Nintendo's handheld.
Marc Herter, 25 Mar 2025 01:04
The latest version of shadPS4 emulator brings AMD FSR, HDR, input remapping, and other improvements to PS4 emulation. (Image source: shadPS4 on GitHub)

ShadPS4 PlayStation 4 emulator now supports AMD FSR, HDR, and more

PS4 emulation is progressing steadily and shadPS4 now has AMD FSR and HDR support, among other features. Games like Bloodborne, Dark Souls Remastered, Red Dead Redemption, and more can run successfully.
Vineet Washington, 24 Mar 2025 17:16
Dark Space shared on YouTube that his video about the GTA 6 map mod was taken down by a copyright claim from Take-Two Interactive. (Image source: Dark Space via YouTube)

Playable GTA 6 map faces inevitable demise as Take-Two lawyers get involved

It is possible that Dark Space created a fairly accurate GTA 6 map mod for GTA V, which is why lawyers from Take-Two took the video down. The download links for the mod are not available anymore.
Vineet Washington, 24 Mar 2025 16:23
Microsoft Surface Laptop 7 15 Lunar Lake review - A slap in the face for Windows on ARM

87% Microsoft Surface Laptop 7 15 Lunar Lake review - A slap in the face for Windows on ARM

The Surface laptop is better with Intel. Last year, Microsoft switched its Surface devices completely to ARM processors from Qualcomm. However, it doesn't seem that business customers want these devices, as the Surface Laptop 15 for Business is now available with Intel's Lunar Lake processors. The result is better in many areas.
Intel Core Ultra 7 268V, Arc 140V, 15", 1.7 kg
Andreas Osthoff, 24 Mar 2025 14:53
On paper, the Legion Go could nicely fill a niche between work and play, but ultimately it fails at both (Image Source: Notebookcheck)

🎙️ OpinionI swapped my Steam Deck for a Legion Go and ended up hating it in every way possible, and no, it wasn't Windows

CheckMag On paper, the Legion Go is a great compromise. The bigger than average screen and detachable controllers could feasibly pull double duty as a gaming and highly portable productivity machine, negating the need to carry a handheld for play and a laptop for work. But the term jack of all trades, master of none, leaves little hope for the Legion Go 2.
David Devey, 24 Mar 2025 12:51
Zoom unveils H5studio Handy Recorder with large microphones capable of capturing high-quality audio recordings on set. (Image source: Zoom)

Zoom unveils H5studio Handy Recorder capable of 32-bit float audio recordings for creators and filmmakers

The H5studio is a powerful 6-track, 32-bit float audio recorder offering a dynamic range of 123 dB and a 140 dB maximum SPL, making it ideal for use on any location. It accepts XLR microphone inputs and doubles as a USB-C audio interface.
David Chien, 24 Mar 2025 05:22
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