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The Lenovo Yoga Slim 7i Pro 14IAP G7 subnotebook performs well under testing for the most part. (Image: Campuspoint)

The Lenovo Yoga Slim 7i Pro with its 12-core Alder Charge CPU performs well under testing in many respects, but cuts back in the wrong place.

Lenovo offers an interesting and solid subnotebook overall with the Yoga Slim 7i Pro in the 14IAP G7 configuration, which only revealed a few weaknesses in our test.
Marcus Schwarten, 17 Jun 2022 17:32
Lenovo IdeaPad 3 14ITL6 in review: Quiet, affordable office notebook

79% Lenovo IdeaPad 3 14ITL6 in review: Quiet, affordable office notebook

Tiger. Lenovo's 14-incher has a Tiger Lake processor on board, hardly warms up, and generally works quietly. Windows 10 Home in S mode serves as the operating system (an upgrade to Windows 11 is possible). The purchase price is below 300 Euros.
Intel Celeron 6305 | Intel UHD Graphics Xe G4 48EUs | 14.00" | 1.4 kg
Sascha Mölck, 17 Jun 2022 09:19
Lenovo Yoga Slim 7i Pro 14IAP laptop review: Affordable subnotebook with 12 cores and 2.8K display

88% Lenovo Yoga Slim 7i Pro 14IAP laptop review: Affordable subnotebook with 12 cores and 2.8K display

Alder Lake P with 50 watts. Lenovo offers an interesting and affordable subnotebook with the Yoga Slim 7i Pro in the 14IAP configuration, which comes equipped with a twelve-core Intel Core i5-1240P and a 2.8K display. In our review, it displays various strengths, but also cuts back in the wrong place.
Intel Core i5-1240P | Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 80EUs | 14.00" | 1.3 kg
Marcus Schwarten, 16 Jun 2022 12:25
Microsoft finally buries Internet Explorer today

Microsoft finally buries Internet Explorer today

Today, Microsoft has stopped providing support for its once-dominant web browser. However, this is not surprising since the 27-year-old Internet Explorer has been in control of less than one percent of the browser market for a whi...
Codrut Nistor, 15 Jun 2022 18:59
War Thunder 2.17 "Danger Zone" update now available (Source: Own)

War Thunder 2.17 "Danger Zone" comes with rewind for replays and a lot of new military hardware

Labeled 2.17 and called "Danger Zone," the latest update for War Thunder brings the legendary F-14A Tomcat jet, an Israeli helicopter tech tree, the first Chinese helo, napalm bombs, two new locations, as well as the rewind functi...
Codrut Nistor, 15 Jun 2022 17:47
Asus Zenbook Pro 14 Duo

The Asus Zenbook Pro 14 Duo offers multitasking on two 120 Hz displays

With the new Zenbook Pro 14 Duo, Asus once again offers a 14-inch multimedia laptop that provides an additional screen for increased productivity. However, the image quality of the additional display isn't very impressive. An Alde...
Andreas Osthoff, 15 Jun 2022 10:25
A Gram and its +view monitor. (Source: LG)

Deal | Get a free portable monitor with the purchase of a new LG Gram laptop

LG launched a new generation of its ultra-light Gram-series laptops in 2022. Now, their US-market variants are bundled with one of the OEM's portable monitors for a limited time. The +view accessory has dual USB type-C ports, an I...
Deirdre O'Donnell, 14 Jun 2022 21:05
Lenovo ThinkBook 16p G3: Real successor of the ThinkBook 16p G2 with 165 Hz screen & USB4

Lenovo ThinkBook 16p G3: Real successor of the ThinkBook 16p G2 with 165 Hz screen & USB4

Aside from the North America exclusive ThinkBook 16p NX, Lenovo is also releasing a real successor to the ThinkBook 16p G2: The ThinkBook 16p G3. Different from the NX model, this one does not downgrade the specifications and it c...
Benjamin Herzig, 14 Jun 2022 02:31
The Alldocube GTBook 13 has a metal chassis with a sandblasted finish. (Image source: Alldocube)

Alldocube GTBook 13 launched with an Intel Celeron N5100 processor and a 3K display at a budget price

Alldocube has begun offering the GTBook 13, an Intel Celeron N5100-powered laptop with a 3K display. The GTBook 13 also has plenty of ports, a metal chassis and weighs in at 1.3 kg.
Alex Alderson, 13 Jun 2022 21:13
Lenovo ThinkBook 16p NX: New powerful AMD 6000H laptop with RTX 3050 Ti

Lenovo ThinkBook 16p NX: New powerful AMD 6000H laptop with RTX 3050 Ti

Quietly, Lenovo is announcing a new 16 inch ThinkBook: The ThinkBook 16p NX seems to be a North America exclusive follow up to the ThinkBook 16p G2. It replaces Ryzen 5000H with Ryzen 6000H, but downgrades the GPU to the weaker Nv...
Benjamin Herzig, 13 Jun 2022 20:00
Samsung Galaxy Book2 Pro 360 13 Review: Lightweight 2-in-1 laptop with stylus input and OLED display

88% Samsung Galaxy Book2 Pro 360 13 Review: Lightweight 2-in-1 laptop with stylus input and OLED display

Sophisticated. Weighing only 1,040 g, the Galaxy Book2 Pro 360 scores points with an Alder Lake CPU, Thunderbolt 4, and very good battery life. Positive: The laptop is completely silent when required. The OLED touchscreen can be used both with the fingers as well as with the included S-Pen.
Intel Core i7-1260P | Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 96EUs | 13.30" | 1 kg
Sascha Mölck, 13 Jun 2022 14:03
Acer Predator Triton 500 SE: Without the ability to upgrade it, a gaming laptop is only half as good

Acer Predator Triton 500 SE: Without the ability to upgrade it, a gaming laptop is only half as good

A powerful performance, a great display with 240 Hz, and relatively slim - what more could a gamer's heart wish for? But to offer all that, Acer makes one large compromise with the Predator Triton 500 SE, sacrificing the ability t...
Benjamin Herzig, 13 Jun 2022 02:33
The MiniAir 11. (Source: GEEKOM)

GEEKOM launches its latest MiniAir 11 PC with 11th-gen Celeron silicon and Windows 11 Pro out of the box

GEEKOM has launched what it appears confident will become a user's next "everyday mini PC". Its compact chassis has dual USB type-C ports, dual monitor support and is VESA-mountable. The MiniAir 11 also has an introductory ~US$39 ...
Deirdre O'Donnell, 12 Jun 2022 17:03
Acer Predator Triton 500 SE review: Slim gaming laptop with RTX 3080 Ti and Alder Lake

87% Acer Predator Triton 500 SE review: Slim gaming laptop with RTX 3080 Ti and Alder Lake

Expensive fun. Gaming laptops are often thick bricks - but not so the Acer Predator Triton 500 SE. With a relatively slim aluminum case, the Taiwanese manufacturer attacks known competitors such as the Razer Blade 17. Our detailed test reveals whether this attempt is crowned by success.
Intel Core i7-12700H | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Laptop GPU | 16.00" | 2.3 kg
Benjamin Herzig, 11 Jun 2022 02:09
HDD boot drives in Windows PCs might soon be fully supplanted by SSDs. (Image Source: Unsplash)

Microsoft wants Windows to boot only on SSDs, reportedly pushing OEMs to get rid of HDD boot drives by 2023

Microsoft could be mandating all OEMs to ditch HDDs and opt for SSDs as the primary Windows boot drive by 2023. Currently, Windows 11 can be installed just fine on both SSDs and HDDs but going forward, Microsoft wants all PCs, inc...
Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 10 Jun 2022 09:10
Windows 11 22H2 is the next big Windows update. (Image source: Notebookcheck, pngkit)

Confusion surrounds Windows 11's minimum hardware requirements as Microsoft pushes the OS to unsupported PCs

Microsoft pushed a preview of Windows 11 22H2 to Windows Insiders with unsupported hardware on Tuesday. Following the sudden availability of the update, users took to Reddit to share their experiences and speculate about the reaso...
Fawad Murtaza, 09 Jun 2022 22:05
The Xiaomi Book S 12.4" may compete against the Surface Pro X when it debuts. (Image source: Xiaomi)

New Xiaomi Book S 12.4" details position the upcoming 2-in-1 as a Microsoft Surface Pro X competitor

More details about the Xiaomi Book S 12.4" have surfaced, with the 12.4-inch tablet set to take on ARM-powered Windows 2-in-1 machines like the Surface Pro X. The Xiaomi Book S 12.4" will support a detachable keyboard and will rel...
Alex Alderson, 09 Jun 2022 13:12
Asus Zenbook Pro 14 Duo in review: Dual-screen laptop with a fast 120 Hz OLED display

84% Asus Zenbook Pro 14 Duo in review: Dual-screen laptop with a fast 120 Hz OLED display

Two screens and a fast CPU. Asus has retained the dual-screen concept with the new Zenbook Pro 14 Duo that features a fast 120 Hz OLED display and a new Alder Lake H processor from Intel. Optionally, there are also models with dedicated GeForce RTX graphics cards, but our test device only comes with the integrated GPU.
Intel Core i7-12700H | Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 96EUs | 14.50" | 1.7 kg
Andreas Osthoff, 09 Jun 2022 09:28
MSI Raider GE66 12UHS notebook review: Passes with flying colors

87% MSI Raider GE66 12UHS notebook review: Passes with flying colors

On the FPS hunt. For its Raider GE66 12UHS, MSI goes all out and equips the laptop with an Intel Core i9-12900HK, a RTX 3080 Ti, a 120 Hz 4K panel and innovative cooling. We put the 15-inch high-end behemoth to the test and find out whether it is capable of meeting the latest gaming demands.
Intel Core i9-12900HK | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Laptop GPU | 15.60" | 2.4 kg
Patrick Schüdzig, 08 Jun 2022 19:37
Acer Nitro 5 AN515-58: Affordable QHD gaming notebook

Acer Nitro 5 AN515-58: QHD gaming notebook with room for three drives

A Core i7 12700H CPU and a GeForce RTX 3070 Ti laptop GPU run all current computer games smoothly on a responsive 15.6-inch screen (QHD). The notebook also offers space for up to three storage devices and comes with a Thunderbolt ...
Sascha Mölck, 05 Jun 2022 09:05
The very capable base configuration of the 16-inch covertible notebook HP Spectre x360 16 has gone on sale for under US$1,000 (Image: HP)

Beautiful HP Spectre x360 16 with Core i7-11390H and 3K display goes on sale for US$989

The fairly large and rather unique 16-inch convertible laptop offers some pretty decent specs at a reasonable price as HP has apparently started a clearance sale in order to make space for the upgraded but certainly more expensive...
Enrico Frahn, 03 Jun 2022 04:38
Diablo Immortal global release times (Source: Diablo Immortal)

Diablo Immortal hits mobile platforms as promised

While some regions received it one day earlier, Diablo Immortal is now available globally for mobile players. The Open Beta version for Windows PCs is also surfacing today, although it will probably lose most of its players to Dia...
Codrut Nistor, 02 Jun 2022 20:27
Acer Nitro 5 AN515-58 review: Fast QHD gaming notebook

84% Acer Nitro 5 AN515-58 review: Fast QHD gaming notebook

A sprinter. A Core i7 12700H CPU and a GeForce RTX 3070 Ti laptop GPU run all current computer games smoothly on a responsive 15.6-inch screen (QHD). The notebook also offers space for up to three storage devices and comes with a Thunderbolt 4 port. Price: around US$ 2400.
Intel Core i7-12700H | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Ti Laptop GPU | 15.60" | 2.5 kg
Sascha Mölck, 02 Jun 2022 14:48
The AYA NEO 2 GEEK packs the AYA NEO 2 in a slightly different shell. (Image source: AYA NEO)

AYA NEO 2 GEEK: AYA NEO announces another gaming handheld powered by AMD Ryzen 6800U and Radeon 680M silicon

AYA NEO has introduced the AYA NEO 2 GEEK, seemingly a lesser alternative to the regular AYA NEO 2. Already pre-orderable in China, the AYA NEO 2 GEEK will come with Ryzen 5 6600U and Ryzen 7 6800U chipsets, plus 16 GB of RAM and ...
Alex Alderson, 02 Jun 2022 13:28
The Surface Laptop Go 2 should deliver approximately 20% more performance than its predecessor but at a US$50 higher price tag. (Image source: Microsoft)

Surface Laptop Go 2: Microsoft recycles the Surface Laptop Go with an Intel Core i5-1135G7 and a new colour option

Microsoft has refreshed the Surface Laptop Go with a second-generation model. While the Surface Laptop Go 2 launches with a newer processor than its predecessor, it still lacks keyboard backlighting. Also, the entry-level model mi...
Alex Alderson, 01 Jun 2022 17:10
AMD Ryzen Pro 7 6860Z: Specs of exclusive ThinkPad Z13 CPU published

AMD Ryzen Pro 7 6860Z: Specs of exclusive ThinkPad Z13 CPU published

The Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 gets an exclusive processor from AMD: The AMD Ryzen Pro 7 6860Z. This CPU of the U series with a TDP of 15 W is a modified version of the octacore Ryzen Pro 6850U. Alongside the detailed specifications of t...
Benjamin Herzig, 01 Jun 2022 00:58
AYN Technologies will sell the LOKI at five price points. (Image source: AYN Technologies)

AYN LOKI: Prices and configurations revealed as AYN Technologies puts reservations on hold

AYN Technologies has provided more details about LOKI, billed as 'the most affordable Windows handheld ever created'. While that claim may be valid for the LOKI Mini, the LOKI Max will rival the prices of other Windows handhelds. ...
Alex Alderson, 31 May 2022 16:41
The Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 2 in its four colour options. (Image source: Microsoft)

Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 2 to launch within the next few days in four colours

Microsoft has soft-launched the Surface Laptop Go 2 in South Korea. With a Core i5-1135G7 processor, 8 GB of RAM and a sub-1080p display, the Surface Laptop Go 2 is not about to set the world alight. Still, it should represent a d...
Alex Alderson, 31 May 2022 14:29
The AIR Plus will be a cheaper alternative to the regular AYA NEO AIR and AYA NEO AIR Pro. (Image source: AYA NEO)

AYA NEO AIR Plus: World's first AMD Mendocino machine announced with a quarter the graphics power of the Steam Deck

AYA NEO has introduced the AIR Plus, the first AMD Mendocino-based device. While the AIR Plus will feature RDNA 2-based graphics like the Steam Deck, AMD Mendocino APUs only have one workgroup processor. Hence, the AYA NEO AIR Plu...
Alex Alderson, 30 May 2022 13:33
AYA NEO will sell the AIR and AIR Pro in several configurations, starting with the Ryzen 5 5560U. (Image source: AYA NEO)

AYA NEO AIR: Full specifications and prices confirmed for multiple configurations

AYA NEO has announced that it intends to sell the AYA NEO AIR and AYA NEO AIR Pro, available with up to the AMD Ryzen 7 5825U APU. The AYA NEO AIR series will start at US$499 when it debuts on Indiegogo soon.
Alex Alderson, 29 May 2022 23:58
BioShock: The Collection free via the Epic Games Store (Source: Own)

BioShock: The Collection is the latest freebie on Epic Games

Released back in September 2016, the compilation known as BioShock: The Collection is now free on the Epic Games Store. The package consists of BioShock, BioShock 2, and BioShock Infinite. The original games come with new textures...
Codrut Nistor, 28 May 2022 19:57
Loki's design seems almost identical to the Odin predecessor. (Image Source: AYN)

Updated | AYN teases the Loki gaming console as "the most affordable Windows handheld ever created"

No official specs for now, but we found a tweet with leaked information coming from a Chinese forum. According to the leak, there is a Loki Mini model powered by an Intel Alder Lake processor and this is most likely the affordable...
Bogdan Solca, 26 May 2022 21:49
The Surface Laptop Studio finally supports a dynamic refresh rate, 8 months after its arrival. (Image source: Microsoft)

Surface Laptop Studio: Microsoft finally brings dynamic refresh rate capabilities to its 120 Hz laptop

Microsoft has announced a major update for the Surface Laptop Studio, its replacement for the Surface Book series. While the Surface Laptop Studio debuted in September, it has taken until now for Microsoft to enable a dynamic refr...
Alex Alderson, 26 May 2022 18:22
Asus ROG Zephyrus Duo 16 review: An unusual gaming laptop with a good battery life

Asus ROG Zephyrus Duo 16 GX650RX: Gaming racer with two displays

A Ryzen 9-6900HX APU and GeForce RTX 3080-Ti Laptop GPU bring all the current games smoothly to the contrast-rich 4k display (16:10, IPS, 100% DCI-P3, FreeSync). They are accompanied by 4 TB of storage (RAID 0), 64 GB of working m...
Sascha Mölck, 26 May 2022 02:13
Project Volterra is a stackable desktop PC based on the Snapdragon 8cx Gen3. (Image source: Microsoft)

Microsoft Project Volterra: Stackable mini-PC introduced with what could be the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8cx Gen3

Microsoft has unveiled Project Volterra, a mini-PC that looks like a black Mac mini. The comparisons do not stop there though, as Microsoft has equipped Project Volterra with a Snapdragon SoC. Thought to be the Qualcomm Snapdragon...
Alex Alderson, 24 May 2022 19:26
Borderlands 3 free until May 27 via Epic Games (Source: Borderlands)

Borderlands 3 is free on Epic Games until Thursday

Those who missed last week's big news can still grab the latest freebie from Epic, namely Borderlands 3, which became available on May 20. Released back in September 2019, this title is a great action role-playing first-person sho...
Codrut Nistor, 24 May 2022 11:10
Epic Games may not be everyone's favourite game store, but it certainly has some good value sales. (Image source: Various - edited)

Epic MEGA Sale: 3 absorbing RPGs you can get into for a great discount

The best things in life aren't necessarily always free — sometimes they're heavily discounted. Epic Games is running its 2022 MEGA Sale until June 16 — let's have a look at some of the best RPG titles on offer.
Julian van der Merwe, 24 May 2022 09:15
Asus ROG Zephyrus Duo 16 review: An unusual gaming laptop with a good battery life

88% Asus ROG Zephyrus Duo 16 review: An unusual gaming laptop with a good battery life

Dynamic duo. A Ryzen 9 6900HX APU and GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Laptop GPU bring all the current games smoothly to the matte 4k screen (IPS, DCI P3, FreeSync) in the 16:10 format. They are accompanied by 4 TB of storage (RAID 0), 64 GB of working memory, and a surprisingly good battery life.
AMD Ryzen 9 6900HX | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Laptop GPU | 16.00" | 2.6 kg
Sascha Mölck, 24 May 2022 00:45
The Surface Laptop Go 2 is expected to hit shelves in June 2022 (image via own)

Surface Laptop Go 2: US$650 laptop to pack an Core i5-1135G7 processor, a 12.4-inch screen, and more

New information about the Surface Laptop Go 2 has emerged online. It is confirmed to run an Intel Core i5-1135G7 Tiger Lake processor, up to 8 GB RAM, 256 GB storage and a 12.4-inch screen. It will be announced in June 2022 for a ...
Anil Ganti, 23 May 2022 19:55
Barely larger than a writing pad: 13.3 inches have rarely been more compact than in the Galaxy Book2 Pro 13 NP930XED

Ultra-compact and bright: Samsung Galaxy Book2 Pro 13 with Alder Lake and OLED in review

Subnotebook is almost saying too much with a thickness of only 11mm and a weight of less than 900g. At the same time, the Galaxy Book2 is no modest laptop all thanks to its OLED display and powerful Intel i5-1240P. However, the co...
Mario Petzold, 23 May 2022 15:49
Everyone is tightening belts lately, so it's good to know that there are more than a few free photo-editing options to keep your hobby alive. (Image source: various - edited)

Budget photography: 4 free Photoshop alternatives for beginners

While a US$9.99 monthly Photoshop subscription is almost nothing for a professional studio spending thousands on expensive camera gear, a lot of people only do photography as a hobby and don't want to pay a monthly fee for editing...
Julian van der Merwe, 23 May 2022 09:31
Samsung Galaxy Book2 Pro 13 review: Subnotebook with efficient Alder Lake i5

87% Samsung Galaxy Book2 Pro 13 review: Subnotebook with efficient Alder Lake i5

Extremely mobile. The Galaxy Book2 weighs less than 1 kg and is powered by a 12th generation Intel i5. It is also extremely thin thanks to its OLED display. The result is an extremely portable notebook that Samsung has endowed with stamina and performance, but also with the usual weaknesses.
Intel Core i5-1240P | Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 80EUs | 13.30" | 885 g
Mario Petzold, 20 May 2022 18:30
Asus Zenbook Flip 14 OLED review: An absolute sensation thanks to AMD and OLED

87% Asus Zenbook Flip 14 OLED review: An absolute sensation thanks to AMD and OLED

A powerful package with a 14-inch balancing act. Asus is launching a robust convertible on the market in the form of the Zenbook Flip 14 OLED. This boasts an excellent 14-inch OLED display with a 90 Hz refresh rate and 3K resolution in the popular 16:10 format. But this is not the only feature that shines. Find out the other advantages and disadvantages in the following review.
AMD Ryzen 7 5800H | AMD Radeon RX Vega 8 (Ryzen 4000/5000) | 14.00" | 1.4 kg
Patrick Schüdzig, 18 May 2022 13:34
ThinkPad X1 Yoga G7

Lenovo should offer its flagship convertible ThinkPad X1 Yoga G7 with AMD Ryzen CPUs

The high-end convertible ThinkPad X1 Yoga G7 is one of the first business devices featuring Intel's new Alder Lake-P CPUs. The implementation still reveals some issues, but some of the problems are caused by the high power consump...
Andreas Osthoff, 17 May 2022 23:16
Upcoming ThinkPad P16 workstation will be Lenovo's answer to the HP ZBook Fury 16 G9 (Source: Lenovo)

Upcoming ThinkPad P16 workstation will be Lenovo's answer to the HP ZBook Fury 16 G9

Users can configure with up to 128 GB of DDR5 RAM, 8 TB of M.2 PCIe4 storage, 4G CAT16 eSIM, and 400-nit UHD OLED or 600-nit UHD IPS display.
Allen Ngo, 17 May 2022 17:59
The ZBook Studio G9 seems nearly uncompromising in terms of performance. Perfect for multi-monitor workflows. (Image source: HP)

HP ZBook Studio G9: 4 top-notch features that make it an attractive purchase prospect

HP recently revealed a number of interesting specifications for its upcoming ZBook Studio G9 laptop releasing sometime in June 2022. Promising true desktop-class performance in an ultraportable form factor, this high-end computer ...
Brahm Shank, 17 May 2022 10:28
"Make it a computer but worse."  — the inventor of the gaming console, presumably. (Image source: various, edited)

Warframe and 3 other banging free-to-play games with cross-platform multiplayer support for universal dominance

We all have that one friend that vehemently insists consoles are better, and that no, it's not because of aim-assist. Next time you hear this, invite them to play one of these games and then show them what it means to be part of t...
Julian van der Merwe, 17 May 2022 08:59
MSI Katana GF76 12UGS review: Is one of the most affordable RTX 3070 Ti gaming laptops worth it?

83% MSI Katana GF76 12UGS review: Is one of the most affordable RTX 3070 Ti gaming laptops worth it?

Scrimpy plastic sword. Both the 15-inch and the 17-inch versions of the Katana are some of the most affordable gaming laptops on the market. The powerful hardware of our test configuration with Alder Lake and RTX 3070 Ti can hardly be the reason for this, so where did the manufacturer make the cuts? Our test will find out.
Intel Core i7-12700H | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Ti Laptop GPU | 17.30" | 2.7 kg
Christian Hintze, 17 May 2022 03:56
The AYA NEO AIR will be available in two colours. (Image source: AYA NEO)

AYA NEO AIR: Pre-orders open for compact gaming handheld with an OLED display

AYA NEO has opened pre-orders for the AYA NEO AIR in China. The gaming handheld is significantly cheaper than other AYA NEO devices and comes with an OLED display. The AYA NEO AIR will be available in two colours, but with AMD RX ...
Alex Alderson, 16 May 2022 19:19
Even an inexpensive PC can run these cheap games. (Image source: Valve - edited)

May Steam sales: 3 cracking action-RPG games to be had on the cheap

PC gaming is expensive, so it's a good thing marketplaces like Steam always have some sort of sale going on. It's not easy to pick when the sales are so short, so instead of buying a game on a whim, have a look at these three grea...
Julian van der Merwe, 14 May 2022 08:03
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