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DOOM Slayer stands atop a battlefield in the official key art for DOOM: The Dark Ages (Image source: DOOM: The Dark Ages, courtesy of Keymailer)

DOOM: The Dark Ages faces crashes on ROG Ally as outdated AMD drivers hinder performance, but recent update shows promise

Id Software's latest DOOM title has reportedly faced significant crashes on Windows handheld gaming PCs, such as the Asus ROG Ally, with outdated GPU drivers cited as the likely cause. A delay in vendor support, coupled with ongoi...
Louise Burke, 16 May 2025 20:17
The new arcade controller from 8bitdo, available from July 15, 2025. (Image source: 8bitdo)

8bitdo unveils leverless Fightdeck arcade controllers for under $100

On July 15, 2025, 8bitdo will launch two new controllers for fighting games. They feature leverless buttons, two or four of which are programmable. Each costs less than $100.
Marc Zander, 16 May 2025 19:50
Epic Games is sticking to its Mystery Game program for another week. (Image source: Epic Games Store)

Deal | Epic Games Store announces next free Mystery Game giveaways for May 2025 as Konami offers clue ahead of schedule

The Epic Games Store has returned to its Mystery Game program again, having used the same tactic last week. While the storefront has outlined that three games will be provided for free, Konami has hidden a clue about one title in ...
Alex Alderson, 15 May 2025 19:26
The fastest gaming laptop is now even better thanks to 300 Hz mini LED - XMG Neo 16 E25 RTX 5090 laptop review

90% The fastest gaming laptop is now even better thanks to 300 Hz mini LED - XMG Neo 16 E25 RTX 5090 laptop review

With external water cooling and 1,700-nit brightness. The Neo 16 is traditionally the fastest gaming laptop from XMG, and the 2025 model too comes with a matte, 300 Hz mini LED display in addition to the HX CPUs from AMD/Intel and new Blackwell GPUs. However, its high performance is offset by a few connectivity blemishes.
Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop | 16.00" | 2.9 kg
Andreas Osthoff, 15 May 2025 17:57
Asus ROG Zephyrus G14 2025. (Image source: Notebookcheck)

Asus ROG Zephyrus G14: The fastest 14-inch gamer but no 5090 is a missed opportunity

Asus currently has the fastest compact gaming laptop on offer in the form of the ROG Zephyrus G14, but the lack of an RTX 5090 is still a disappointment. Can Razer match or perhaps even overtake Asus with the new Blade 14?
Andreas Osthoff, 15 May 2025 14:40
The Flip 1S looks set to be Ayaneo's second Windows gaming handheld release of the year. (Image source: Ayaneo)

Ayaneo Flip 1S gaming handheld revealed with redesign promised for 'true leap forward'

Ayaneo has provided an early look at the Flip 1S, which promises to be more than a Flip DS or Flip KB with an upgraded AMD Ryzen APU. Apparently, the company hopes to deliver a new model that 'delivers both nostalgia and power' ac...
Alex Alderson, 14 May 2025 15:02
Temtem game screenshots 70 percent off steam sale

Deal | Steam sale: MMO creature collector with Pokemon vibes, quaint modern aesthetics, and Steam Deck support gets price cut

Temtem, an online co-op creature collector action-adventure game from Humble Games, has been substantially discounted in the Steam Creature Collector Fest. Battle and collect wild monsters across seven islands, fight other tamers ...
Julian van der Merwe, 14 May 2025 07:20
Keychron K8 HE wireless gaming keyboard launch

Keychron K8 HE: New TKL Hall-effect gaming keyboard launches at $139.99 with sleek wood accents

Keychron just unveiled the K8 HE, a cheaper TKL version of the K4 HE Hall-effect gaming keyboard that we praised in our recent review. Much like the K4 HE, the K8 HE features wireless connectivity and both standard and special edi...
Julian van der Merwe, 14 May 2025 02:19
The Acer Swift 16 AI (Image source: Notebookcheck)

Acer Swift 16 AI review verdict: Brilliant OLED and a great bang for the buck

The Acer Swift 16’s OLED display immediately makes it clear what this laptop is all about. Razor-sharp images, perfect black levels and vibrant colors. There’s a €600 difference between the cheapest and most expensive configuratio...
Marc Herter, 13 May 2025 22:49
Windows is extending security updates for Microsoft 365 apps on Windows 10. (Image source: Pexels / Nothing Ahead)

Certain Microsoft apps to receive security updates until 2028 despite Windows 10 phaseout

Before Windows 10's retirement on October 14, 2025, Microsoft has once again relaxed its rules. This time it concerns Microsoft 365 apps, which were to supposed continue working only after upgrading to Windows 11. Now they will co...
Marc Zander, 13 May 2025 18:39
A missile barrage in a large-scale battle in Beyond All Reason (Image source: Beyond All Reason)

Open-source RTS Beyond All Reason showcases large-scale engine update as player interest climbs

Beyond All Reason is redefining large-scale RTS with its open-source Recoil engine, capable of supporting 100-player matches and 10,000-unit battles. With a Steam launch and multilingual localisation underway, it is setting new st...
Louise Burke, 13 May 2025 05:40
Multimedia talent featuring a brilliant OLED—almost without a catch: Acer Swift 16 AI laptop review

85% Multimedia talent featuring a brilliant OLED—almost without a catch: Acer Swift 16 AI laptop review

Lunar Lake without astronomical prices The Acer Swift 16 AI with Core Ultra 9 excels in tests with its vibrant OLED colors and strong overall performance, suitable for AI tasks, everyday use, and light gaming. Despite the mediocre speakers, it represents an excellent option for demanding users seeking outstanding picture quality and modern technology.
Intel Core Ultra 9 288V | Intel Arc Graphics 140V | 16.00" | 1.5 kg
Marc Herter, 12 May 2025 20:23
14 inches with the GeForce RTX 5080 Laptop - Asus ROG Zephyrus G14 2025 review

89% 14 inches with the GeForce RTX 5080 Laptop - Asus ROG Zephyrus G14 2025 review

Unrivaled in speed? Asus is upping GPU performance, equipping the 2025 version of its 14-inch gamer, the ROG Zephyrus G14, with the new GeForce RTX 5080 Laptop. Its processor is the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 in combination with 64 GB RAM and a 120 Hz, 2.8K OLED display. Update: Photoshop, Premiere Pro & DaVinci Resolve benchmark scores added
AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 Laptop | 14.00" | 1.6 kg
Andreas Osthoff, 12 May 2025 14:48
Epic Games appears to have dropped a few hints in its animation below. (Image source: Epic Games Store - edited)

Epic Games Store: Fans decode new free Mystery Game giveaways ahead of schedule

Epic Games has offered up hints about its free Mystery Game giveaways. Pulled from its Mega Sale vaults according to the storefront, fans have already started decoding the little information that it has provided so far with credib...
Alex Alderson, 09 May 2025 19:44
The RTX 5090 Laptop and mini LED inside a gaming laptop - Asus ROG Strix SCAR 16 2025 review

88% The RTX 5090 Laptop and mini LED inside a gaming laptop - Asus ROG Strix SCAR 16 2025 review

Asus' fastest 16-incher. The ROG Strix SCAR 16 is Asus' 16-inch gaming flagship fitted with the Core Ultra 275HX, the GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop with 24 GB VRAM and a 240 Hz mini LED display.
Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop | 16.00" | 2.8 kg
Andreas Osthoff, 09 May 2025 16:26
The XMG Pro 16 E25 (Image source: Notebookcheck)

RTX 4080 Laptop performance for RTX 4070 Laptop money - XMG Pro 16 with the new 5070 Ti Laptop GPU shows strong performance in our review

XMG updates the Pro 16 and it is now closer to the gaming flagship Neo 16. The result is a powerful gaming laptop with an Intel-HX CPU, the new RTX 5070 Ti Laptop GPU, 300 Hz IPS display, good maintenance options as well as a base...
Andreas Osthoff, 08 May 2025 22:13
Epic Games has returned to its Mystery Game program for next week's giveaway. (Image source: Epic Games)

Epic Games Store announces new free Mystery Game giveaways for May 2025

The Epic Games Store has announced that it will be giving away another two games next week. This time, the storefront has decided to return to its Mystery Game promotion strategy. Rumours are already flying about what Epic Games c...
Alex Alderson, 08 May 2025 19:16
Epic Games' giveaways on PC are worth $27.98 this week. (Image source: Epic Games Store)

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

The Epic Games Store has started giving away two new games worth almost $30 on PC. Combining RPG elements, Deadtime Defenders and Touch Type Tale are available to add to your Epic Games library starting today but only for a limite...
Alex Alderson, 08 May 2025 14:26
Xbox backward compatible games (Image source: Microsoft Gaming with edits)

Microsoft job posting signals efforts to emulate games on a new Xbox console and unify platforms

Even if a new Xbox console uses Windows, some older titles could require emulation to boot. Microsoft is searching for a software engineer to aid its game preservation efforts. Current PCs and other platforms may also benefit from...
Adam Corsetti, 08 May 2025 00:00
Dynabook Portégé X40-M S2 laptop. (Image source: Dynabook)

Dynabook debuts Portégé and Tecra laptops with Intel AI CPUs

Dynabook has debuted Portégé and Tecra laptops for business users. The notebooks use Intel Core Ultra Series 2 CPUs, with AI NPUs powering Microsoft Copilot locally. The laptops are MIL-STD-810H-rated for durability, come with a w...
David Chien, 07 May 2025 21:43
The new Microsoft Surface Laptop variant comes with many compromises (image source: Microsoft)

Microsoft unveils new 13-inch Surface Laptop variant with noticeable downgrades

Microsoft has announced a new 13-inch Surface Laptop version that is remarkably weaker than its 13.8-inch and 15-inch counterparts. It comes with a weaker 8-core Snapdragon X Plus SoC, just 16 GB RAM/512 GB storage and a 60 Hz scr...
Anil Ganti, 06 May 2025 16:46
Microsoft has unveiled a new 12 inch Surface Pro laptop (image source: Microsoft)

Microsoft Surface Pro official with 12-inch screen and an 8-core Snapdragon X Plus chip

Microsoft's cheapest Surface Pro laptop is now official with a 12-inch screen, 16 GB RAM, 512 GB storage and an 8-core Snapdragon X Plus chip from Qualcomm.
Anil Ganti, 06 May 2025 16:12
The RTX 5070 Ti Laptop and up to 128 GB RAM inside a gaming/workstation hybrid - XMG Pro 16 (E25) laptop review

87% The RTX 5070 Ti Laptop and up to 128 GB RAM inside a gaming/workstation hybrid - XMG Pro 16 (E25) laptop review

5070 Ti Laptop from $2,300. The new XMG Pro 16 has been given a new case alongside faster components, making the gap to the XMG Neo 16 considerably smaller. Its performance is good, whereas you'll have to make quite a few compromises when it comes to its features.
Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Laptop | 16.00" | 2.5 kg
Andreas Osthoff, 06 May 2025 15:39
Careful with the affordable variant: Convertible laptop Lenovo IdeaPad 5 2-in-1 shows risks of cheaper configurations (pictured: Lenovo IdeaPad 5 2-in-1 14AKP10, image source: Benjamin Herzig/Notebookcheck)

Careful with the affordable variant: Convertible laptop Lenovo IdeaPad 5 2-in-1 shows risks of cheaper configurations

Our review unit of the Lenovo IdeaPad 5 2-in-1 14AKP10 costs just €1,000, not that much for a convertible laptop with a pen and a Ryzen AI 7 CPU. There is a variant of it that costs even less, but buyers should stay clear of this ...
Benjamin Herzig, 05 May 2025 22:23
How to reset all network settings in Windows 11 (Image Source: Unsplash)

How to reset your network settings in Windows 11

CheckMag As a last resort, resetting your network settings can help restore your internet connection. This article explains how to do it in Windows 11.
Antony Muchiri, 05 May 2025 13:53
LEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga Epic Games Store (Image source: Epic Games Store with edits)

Deal | Epic Games Store offers free game giveaway to celebrate Star Wars Day and LEGO

Star Wars Day is about more than re-watching the three trilogies. The Epic Games Store pays tribute to the occasion with a free game download. LEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga is packed full of content and appeals to gamers of a...
Adam Corsetti, 04 May 2025 19:56
EA Steam sale AAA game deals

EA Steam sale slashes up to 85% off everything from African mythological indie gem to legendary Star Wars shooter

CheckMag The EA Games 2025 publisher sale has officially kicked off on Steam, offering as much as 95% off the retail price of both some of the biggest AAA games of the last few years and some highly rated indie gems alike.
Julian van der Merwe, 02 May 2025 20:51
This month's Amazon Prime Gaming offer consists of 22 games. (Image source: Amazon Prime Gaming - edited)

Deal | 22 games worth over $300 available for free on Amazon Prime Gaming in May 2025

Amazon has updated its Prime Gaming service with over 20 free games to play this month. Throughout this month, it will be possible to claim Amazon, Epic and GOG games from series like Saints Row, Lego Star Wars and Thief, among ot...
Alex Alderson, 02 May 2025 17:29
GTA 6 is now set for a May 26,2026 release. (Image source: Rockstar)

Take-Two share price drops after GTA 6 delay announcement, company still confident about record level growth

GTA 6’s delay reportedly tanked Take-Two’s share price and the company had to release a statement reassuring shareholders about the expected record level growth. The company is said to report its financial results on May 15.
Vineet Washington, 02 May 2025 16:37
Strong AMD Zen5 CPU with pen and OLED for a low price: Lenovo IdeaPad 5 2-in-1 14AKP10 laptop review

83% Strong AMD Zen5 CPU with pen and OLED for a low price: Lenovo IdeaPad 5 2-in-1 14AKP10 laptop review

Transformable Krackan. A thousand US dollars are an important psychological mark for buyers. Lenovo's IdeaPad 5 2-in-1 14AKP10 is below it. For this comparably low amount of money, you get great performance, an OLED screen and a comfortable keyboard in a convertible 2-in-1 with a pen.
AMD Ryzen AI 7 350 | AMD Radeon 860M | 14.00" | 1.5 kg
Benjamin Herzig, 02 May 2025 11:33
The Epic Games Store has confirmed that next week's giveaway will be worth almost $30. (Image source: Epic Games - edited)

Epic Games Store: Next free game giveaways revealed ahead of schedule

The Epic Games Store has just started giving away a game worth $14.99 on PC. However, it has already confirmed which titles this week's giveaway will be replaced by. Combining RPG elements, Deadtime Defenders and Touch Type Tale w...
Alex Alderson, 01 May 2025 18:48
Half-Life 2 (Pictured) was released in 2004. (Image source: Steam)

Half-Life 3 being playtested, likely nearing completion for winter release

Once more, Tyler McVicker has shared some information about Half-Life 3 stating that the game is playable end to end, and that it being widely playtested. He believes that it may be released this winter.
Vineet Washington, 01 May 2025 17:20
Epic Games has continued giving away indie games on its free game program for another week. (Image source: Epic Games Store)

Deal | Epic Games Store: New free game giveaway starts May 2025 but only for a limited time

The Epic Games Store has started May 2025 with a fresh free game giveaway. Available to add to your Epic Games library for free in a limited-time deal, Super Space Club builds on the arcade classic space shooter genre with eye-cat...
Alex Alderson, 01 May 2025 11:39
Dungeons of Hinterberg RPG blends magic exploration and social sim mechanics

Deal | Steam sale slashes price on puzzle-platformer that blends social sim, magical combat, and Alpine exploration

Dungeons of Hinterburg is a puzzle platformer that takes place in the Alps, featuring charming cel-shaded art style and a "social twist to RPG progression." Players are tasked with exploring the world with their trusty snowboard, ...
Julian van der Merwe, 01 May 2025 07:13
Lenovo laptop and desktop (Image source: Lenovo)

Desktop and laptop sales spike in North America over US tariff concerns

New statistical evidence suggests that consumers are panic buying to avoid the effects of tariffs. The IDC released North American data confirming significant rises in desktop and laptop sales. Manufacturers are warning buyers abo...
Adam Corsetti, 30 Apr 2025 22:22
We have reviewed the 2025 Asus ROG Strix G16 (Image source: Notebookcheck)

Asus ROG Strix G16 2025 review verdict: Good RTX 5080 gaming laptop, but faster Ryzen 9 9955HX is only available with RTX 5070 Ti

The new Asus ROG Strix G16 is a fast gaming notebook with an RTX 5080 Laptop, which is an excellent match for the native QHD resolution of its matte IPS panel. However, the 5080 Laptop is only available in combination with the Cor...
Andreas Osthoff, 30 Apr 2025 20:43
The Windows games emulator for Android allegedly has viruses (Image source: Razer and Winlator - edited)

Windows game emulation on Android takes a major blow as Winlator dev hits pause

A popular Windows game emulator for Android, Winlator, has hit a development pause. The developer, BrunoSX, shares that this decision was made in response to the accusations and attacks that the dev has faced in the last few days.
Abid Ahsan Shanto, 29 Apr 2025 14:35
Titanfall 2 (Pictured) came out in 2016 and has Overwhelmingly Positive reviews on Steam. (Image source: EA)

Titanfall 3 actually in development with a playable version ready, says Apex Legends partner

Another leak has pointed towards the development of Titanfall 3. This time, the source claims there is already a playable version of the game floating around.
Vineet Washington, 28 Apr 2025 20:03
The alleged leaked images for Star Wars Eclipse show a Gungan character (Pictured), along with others. (Image source: MP1st)

Star Wars Eclipse leaked images show Gungan, Zenezian, and other character models

Star Wars Eclipse does not have a release date yet but it has been in development for over three years. It was first announced in 2021 as the next major project by Quantic Dream.
Vineet Washington, 28 Apr 2025 18:37
The RTX 5080 Laptop is optimal for Gaming in WQHD - Asus ROG Strix G16 G615 review

87% The RTX 5080 Laptop is optimal for Gaming in WQHD - Asus ROG Strix G16 G615 review

Who really needs the RTX 5090 Laptop? The new Asus ROG Strix G16 is available with the RTX 5080 Laptop GPU at most, but this won't much of a problem when gaming. The Strix G16 represents a good gaming package with a matte IPS display, a fast Core Ultra 9 275 HX, and very good maintenance options.
Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 Laptop | 16.00" | 2.6 kg
Andreas Osthoff, 27 Apr 2025 21:24
Surface NUC1: New Windows tablet with a kickstand (Image source: X+)

Surface NUC1: Pocketable Windows tablet with standard I/Os, Intel processor and kickstand

The Surface NUC1 is a new Windows tablet powered by an Intel processor. Whilst its tiny form factor ensures remarkable portability, the device isn’t particularly slim.
Silvio Werner, 26 Apr 2025 17:33
Marathon closed alpha is currently underway and will continue till May 4. (Image source: Bungie)

Marathon's aim-assist on PC is annoying closed alpha players

The upcoming FPS game is currently undergoing closed alpha testing and gamers on PC have noticed heavy aim-assist. While the setting can be turned off, it puts those who prefer relying on their own reflexes at a disadvantage.
Vineet Washington, 25 Apr 2025 17:27
Subnautica 2 will feature co-op gameplay and players will be able to choose whether to play solo or with a friend. (Image source: Steam)

Subnautica 2 dev vlog shows glimpses of co-op gameplay as early access approaches

Subnautica 2 early access kicks off later in 2025 and the developers want fans to come along for the journey. Players will be able to share feedback as the game is developed, and experience new features and co-op gameplay as part ...
Vineet Washington, 24 Apr 2025 18:30
Epic Games has returned with another indie title for its final PC giveaway this month. (Image source: Epic Games Store - edited)

Epic Games Store: Final free game giveaway of April 2025 now available globally but only for a limited time

The Epic Games Store is rounding off April 2025 with a new round of free game giveaways. Available for a short time, Chuchel can be added to your Epic Games library alongside a slew of in-game items for Albion Online, a free-to-pl...
Alex Alderson, 24 Apr 2025 14:50
The Anker Prime TB5 Docking Station (14-in-1, 8K, Thunderbolt 5) has launched. (Image source: Anker)

New Anker Prime 14-in-1 Thunderbolt 5 Docking Station with 8K support now available

Anker has launched the Prime TB5 Docking Station (14-in-1, 8K, Thunderbolt 5) in the US and the EU. This new accessory is designed for gamers and creators, with a cooling system and ambient lighting. Features include multiple Thun...
Polly Allcock, 24 Apr 2025 14:21
Razer Blade 16 gaming setup (Image source: Razer PR)

After tariff uncertainty, Razer Blade 16 gaming laptops available at Razer stores with RTX 5090 option

Alleviating fears of delays, the Razer Blade 16 is finally available. US buyers can choose from several configurations with RTX 50-series GPUs. Notebookcheck's review concluded that the slimmer gaming laptop doesn't sacrifice perf...
Adam Corsetti, 23 Apr 2025 23:05
Huge performance upgrade for featherweight sub 1 kg system: Lenovo will offer Arrow Lake H in ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 13 laptop (image source: Benjamin Herzig/Notebookcheck)

Huge performance upgrade for featherweight sub 1 kg system: Lenovo will offer Arrow Lake H in ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 13 laptop

Lenovo upgrades its most expensive ThinkPad laptop series with more performance. The Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 13 Aura Edition and the ThinkPad X1 2-in-1 Gen 10 Aura Edition will soon be available with Intel Arrow Lake H and A...
Benjamin Herzig, 23 Apr 2025 19:31
The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered is available to buy now. (Image source: Bethesda Softworks)

Deal | Fanatical slashes 17% off The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered

The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered is available on multiple platforms, but you can save some money if you want to buy it from the Steam Store. Fanatical is offering a 17% discount on both the standard and deluxe editions of...
Habeeb Onawole, 23 Apr 2025 10:39
Windows 3.1 is now available for the Nintendo Game Boy DMG-001. (Image source: @CajasRetro on X)

Windows 3.1 ported to Nintendo Game Boy

A developer ported Windows 3.1 to the original Nintendo Game Boy using the GB Studio software. The port (which is heavily modified from the original Windows 3.1) includes simple tools and applications, such as versions of Mineswee...
Sam Medley, 22 Apr 2025 16:50
Asus Vivobook S16 with Snapdragon X1 in review

84% Asus Vivobook S16 Laptop Review: Good everyday computer with almost 20 hours of battery life for €899

Everyday PC with a 144 Hz IPS display. With its Snapdragon X processor, the Asus Vivobook S16 offers sufficient performance for everyday use, and the matte IPS display impresses with its high 2.5K resolution and 144 Hz. We were also impressed with the long battery life of almost 20 hours during our testing.
Qualcomm Snapdragon X X1-26-100 | Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-45 1.7 TFLOPS | 16.00" | 1.8 kg
Andreas Osthoff, 22 Apr 2025 08:25
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