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Reportedly, PS5 and PS5 Pro devkits look identical, former pictured. (Image source: Macho Nacho Productions)

Sony PlayStation 5 Pro to launch in autumn 2024 with modular disc drive as CPU and GPU performance upgrades over regular PS5 leak

A renowned PlayStation analyst has delivered new details about Sony's next game console, which is still expected to land later this year as the PlayStation 5 Pro. Not only has the analyst allegedly confirmed recent PS5 Pro leaks, ...
Alex Alderson, 18 Mar 2024 12:20
Warframe's Dante Unbound update introduces Dante and brings big changes to both Inaros and Mirage. (Image source: Digital Extremes - edited)

Warframe Dante Unbound update - another new Warframe, reworks on reworks, free loot coming on March 27

Popular MMO, Warframe, is set to get a massive update on March 27, bringing yet another new playable Warframe to the game and reworking two of the game's long-running stalwarts. Players will also get two free Forma as a login rewa...
Julian van der Merwe, 18 Mar 2024 05:33
The FlipGo. (Source: Notebookcheck)

JSAUX FlipGo hands-on and review

The FlipGo is JSAUX' new portable monitor - however, unlike many of its rivals, it is touted to deliver double the up-to-2.5K external display real estate to USB-C- or HDMI-enabled devices thanks to its dual-screen laptop-like for...
Deirdre O'Donnell, 16 Mar 2024 17:55
According to Team Ninja, great importance was attached to historical accuracy during development. (Source: PlayStation)

Rise of the Ronin: Open-world RPG about to be released, launch trailer published

After almost ten years of development, the release of Rise of the Ronin is finally just around the corner. It is the first open-world RPG from Team Ninja, which until now has mainly been known for titles from the Soulslike genre.
Marius Müller, 15 Mar 2024 12:46
Sony launched the PlayStation 5 in 2020. (Source: Kerde Severin)

Incredible PS5 Pro ray tracing performance leaks with up to 400% uplift vs PS5 alongside details of custom DLSS rival

The PS5 Pro appears to be a massive improvement vs the PS5 with a GPU that could bring an over 3x TFLOP increase in addition to a whopping 2 to 4 times better ray racing performance according to the latest leak from Moore’s Law Is...
Fawad Murtaza, 15 Mar 2024 08:32
The tiny Miyoo Mini is on sale for just under $60 today. (Image via Retro Game Corps)

Deal | Miyoo Mini retro handheld on sale for 25% off at Amazon

The Miyoo Mini, a popular retro handheld, is currently on sale for just under $60. The handheld is a compact retro console that can play games up through the PlayStation 1 era, though it lacks some features found in similarly-pric...
Sam Medley, 14 Mar 2024 17:05
PlayStation Plus Extra costs 14 $ per month. The premium subscription offers access to more than 300 additional games for 17 $. (Source: PlayStation)

PlayStation Plus: 13 more games coming to the gaming subscription in March

Over the course of the month, 13 more games from different genres will be added to the PlayStation Plus subscription - including RPGs, action adventures and sports games.
Marius Müller, 14 Mar 2024 15:55
The R36S retro handheld is on sale for just under $60 at Amazon. (Image via Amazon)

Deal | R36S retro handheld console on sale for 30% off for limited time

The R36S is a Gameboy-styled handheld emulation console with enough power to play most titles through the PlayStation 1 era of gaming. It is currently on sale for 30% off with a promo code.
Sam Medley, 13 Mar 2024 21:15
Firmware version 9.0.0 brings numerous new features to the PS5 and its DualSense controllers. (Image source: Ben Iwara)

Sony releases new PlayStation 5 update for all consoles that also brings improvements to DualSense controllers

Sony has finalised a new update for all PlayStation 5 consoles. Rolling out globally now, the update seeks to bring new features to the PS5, as well as DualSense and DualSense Edge controllers.
Alex Alderson, 13 Mar 2024 17:22
The Switch 2 is rumoured to maintain compatibility with Nintendo Switch games. (Image source: Erik Mclean)

Nintendo Switch 2 rumoured to be using NVIDIA DLSS to bridge performance gap with Xbox Series X and Sony PlayStation 5 consoles

According to a new report, the Nintendo Switch 2 is set to outperform the Steam Deck in handheld mode and may even get close to the Xbox Series S in docked mode. Allegedly, Nintendo will resort to NVIDIA's bag of software tricks t...
Alex Alderson, 13 Mar 2024 16:23
2013 Xi3 Steam Box prototype had an interesting display output port (Image source: Bringus Studios [Edited])

2013 Valve Steam Box prototype merges HDMI with DisplayPort

While Valve didn't move forward with the Steam Box prototype from Xi3, the hardware company did start selling the gaming console under its own name. The same mini PC from 2013 got in the hands of YouTuber Bringus Studios. With the...
Abid Ahsan Shanto, 12 Mar 2024 17:27
After ten days, the video has over 1.8 million clicks with around 72,000 likes and 2,200 dislikes. (Source: Linus Tech Tips)

Well-known tech YouTuber declares PS5 dead, wants to provide proof by building his own PC for the same price and fails all along the line

Tech YouTuber Linus Tech Tips wanted to prove that it is possible to put together a gaming PC that costs no more than the PS5 - but does more. It only worked on paper. It also requires compromises that hardly any gamer would make.
Marius Müller, 11 Mar 2024 16:20
The cost of Boosteroid's cloud gaming service is around 7.50 $ per month. (Source: Xbox)

Even more Microsoft Store and Xbox Game Pass games are now playable on smartphones via Boosteroid

Microsoft has had a partnership with the cloud gaming provider Boosteroid since last year. Now the range of playable Xbox PC games has been expanded considerably.
Marius Müller, 11 Mar 2024 16:15
Bringus Studios finds a mini PC that would've been Steam Box gaming console (Image source: Bingus Studios on YouTube)

YouTuber boots Windows on forgotten Valve Steam Box gaming console prototype, runs multiple games on it

A YouTuber named Bringus Studios found a very old Xi3 mini PC that later turned out to be one of the Steam Box prototypes that Valve worked on in 2013. This particular prototype didn't make it as a gaming console with Valve's name...
Abid Ahsan Shanto, 10 Mar 2024 14:39
A demo of Stellar Blade was accidentally released, but it was quickly delisted. (Image via PlayStation)

Stellar Blade demo accidentally released on PlayStation Store, quickly removed

A demo for the upcoming action game Stellar Blade was accidentally published on the PlayStation Store before it was promptly pulled back. During its mistaken publication time, PS5 gamers were able to download the demo, and videos ...
Sam Medley, 09 Mar 2024 16:05
Nintendo's patience had clearly worn thin with the Yuzu emulator and its team, and for good reason. (Image: Nintendo)

The End of Yuzu is a blow to emulation – but not an undeserved one

CheckMag So. Yuzu is dead. The expected headline-grabbing battle ended with a whimper, with Tropic Haze, the team behind the emulator, settling almost immediately to the tune of a whopping $2.4 million. This wasn't just a slap on the wrist...
Matthew Lee, 08 Mar 2024 18:17
Starfield is unlikely to launch on PlayStation 5 anytime soon (image via Bethesda)

Industry insider shuts down rumours about Starfield's PlayStation 5 launch

Windows Central's Jez Corden says Starfield will not launch on the PlayStation 5 anytime soon, effectively shutting down rumours by other insiders who said it was due for a November/December reveal.
Anil Ganti, 07 Mar 2024 05:04
It is not yet known which games will be added in the last third of the month. (Source: Xbox)

Xbox Game Pass: 6 new games will be added to the gaming subscription in March, including a new launch

Six new games will be added to the Xbox Game Pass by March 19 - several action adventure games, a hack-and-slash game, a sports simulation and a brand new open-world farming game, which will be available in the Game Pass from the ...
Marius Müller, 06 Mar 2024 15:56
A new Ghost of Tsushima game could be announced later this year (image via Sony)

Ghost of Tsushima sequel rumoured for a mid-2024 reveal

A new rumour says Sony will announce a sequel for Ghost of Tsushima later this year. A PC port of the original is also said to be in the works and will be announced shortly.
Anil Ganti, 06 Mar 2024 09:41
The Yuzu emulator is officially dead. (Image: Yuzu logo w/ edits)

Nintendo Switch emulator Yuzu officially shuts down in settlement with Nintendo

The developers behind Yuzu, a Nintendo Switch emulator, have officially shut the project down after settling a lawsuit filed against them by Nintendo earlier this month. In the proposed settlement, the developers will also have to...
Sam Medley, 04 Mar 2024 20:27
GTA VI will reportedly come out first on consoles with a PC release planned for later. (Source: Rockstar/edited)

GTA 6 release date speculation picks up steam after gamers discover potential clues in job listing by Rockstar

Grand Theft Auto 6, the next entry in the long-running and ultra-popular GTA video game series, is due to release next year. Past reports have alleged the title to bring features such as most buildings being enterable, potential A...
Fawad Murtaza, 04 Mar 2024 12:45
Biomutant for Nintendo Switch pre-orders now live (Source: Biomutant)

Biomutant coming to Nintendo Switch in May

Released in late May 2021 on PlayStation 4, Windows, and Xbox One, Biomutant became available for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X | S consoles one year later, in early September 2022. Nintendo Switch gamers can already pre-order t...
Codrut Nistor, 01 Mar 2024 14:05
Nintendo Switch has sold 139 million units to date. (Source: Image generated with AI)

Nintendo Switch 2 could pack some RTX 40 efficiency improvements as leak confirms previously rumored specifications

Serial leaker Moore’s Law Is Dead has added to the ever-growing library of Nintendo Switch 2 leaks by confirming previously revealed specifications and divulging the possible reason for the Switch 2 delay. Interestingly, the leake...
Fawad Murtaza, 29 Feb 2024 22:21
EmulationStation Desktop Edition was pulled from the Amazon App Store. (Image: Emulation Station logo)

EmulationStation emulator frontend delisted from Amazon App Store, other emulators still available

EmulationStation Desktop Edition, or ES-DE, was recently made available on the Amazon App Store. However, Amazon has now delisted the application. Interestingly, several emulators are still available on the Amazon App Store, and h...
Sam Medley, 29 Feb 2024 17:46
PS Plus subscribers can play the listed games for free until April 1. (Source: PlayStation)

PlayStation Plus: These 4 games are free to play in March

Sony has announced which games can be played for free by PS Plus subscribers in March. All games are available for both PS4 and PS5.
Marius Müller, 29 Feb 2024 14:27
Samsung's superfast microSD cards would be a huge boon for a console like the Nintendo Switch 2. (Image source: DALL-E 3/Samsung - edited)

Potential massive Nintendo Switch 2 storage buff could be on the Samsung SD Express microSD cards

Samsung has announced a considerable development in the world of microSD cards that could cheer up Nintendo fans who had been expecting to see the so-called Switch 2 console in the first half of 2024. Samsung’s new SD Express micr...
Daniel R Deakin, 28 Feb 2024 23:35
Just like Pokémon Legends: Arceus, Legends Z-A is being developed by Gamefreak. (Source: X / formerly Twitter)

Attention Pokémon fans: Reveal trailer of the new Pokémon game Legends Z-A unveiled

In yesterday's Pokémon Presents, Nintendo revealed the first information about the latest 9th generation game. First insights are already available in the reveal trailer.
Marius Müller, 28 Feb 2024 13:40
Nintendo has sued the makers of Switch emulator Yuzu (image via Yuzu)

Nintendo files lawsuit against popular Switch emulator Yuzu

Yuzu, an open-source Nintendo Switch emulator, has been sued by Nintendo. The company claims it encourages piracy by allowing users to "circumvent the technological measures on the Nintendo Switch console" and cites the recent The...
Anil Ganti, 28 Feb 2024 10:40
PlayStation fired 8% of its global workforce today. (Image via PlayStation)

PlayStation shutters London studio, fires 8% of global workforce

Sony Interactive Entertainment announced it has laid off 900 people from its global workforce, or 8% of all employees worldwide. This includes the entirety of its London studio, which was largely focused on virtual reality titles....
Sam Medley, 27 Feb 2024 17:47
A new Virtual Boy emulator was recently released for the 3DS by a modder known as Floogle. (Image via @Skyfloogle on Twitter)

New Virtual Boy emulator available for Nintendo 3DS

A new emulator that mimics the Nintendo Virtual Boy is now available for software modded 3DS handhelds. The emulator includes support for the 3DS's 3D function, mimicking the faux-VR of the Virtual Boy.
Sam Medley, 27 Feb 2024 17:03
As is custom for Warframe, the game's eleventh anniversary will be celebrated with tons of free loot for players. (Image source: Digital Extremes)

Warframe 11-year anniversary: new character, special in-game gear, special events kick off month of celebrations

11 years of Warframe: space ninjas get special login rewards, in-game gear via special events in March Online free-to-play, third-person shooter MMO is celebrating its 11-year anniversary. To mark the occasion, Warframe players c...
Julian van der Merwe, 26 Feb 2024 17:03
The next console from Nintendo may not see the light of day until March 2025. (Image via Nintendo)

Nintendo Switch successor aiming for March 2025 release

Nintendo's next console will supposedly launch in March of next year, corroborating earlier reports that the console would be delayed until Q1 2025. The delay is apparently to ensure ample supply upon release.
Sam Medley, 26 Feb 2024 15:22
The competition is not sponsored by Palworld publisher Pocketpair, but by Microsoft itself. (Source: Xbox)

Microsoft competition: Win Xbox in Palworld design and more

X (formerly Twitter) is currently running a competition with an Xbox Series S in Palworld design and several small prizes up for grabs. The conditions of participation are limited to following and retweeting.
Marius Müller, 26 Feb 2024 13:20
The high-end Alienware AW920H gaming headphones have received a substantial discount (image via Dell)

Deal | Alienware AW920H: Wireless gaming headphones drop to lowest price ever on Amazon and Best Buy

Alienware's AW920H headphone is now the cheapest it has ever been on Amazon and Best Buy. You can buy its"Dark Side of the Moon" colour variant on both platforms for $90.99.
Anil Ganti, 25 Feb 2024 23:28
Kingmakers is developed by Redemption Road Games and published by TinyBuild. (Source: Steam)

With modern weapons against knights: Kingmakers could be epic

Massacre a medieval army of knights with a shotgun or simply roll over them in a truck? Anyone who has always wanted to know how knights fare against modern weapons can finally find out in the action-strategy hybrid Kingmakers, pl...
Marius Müller, 24 Feb 2024 14:16
The GPD Win Max 2 is a unique clamshell handheld gaming laptop that shows impressive performance in modern titles.

Refreshed GPD Win Max 2 with AMD Ryzen 7 8840U sacrifices low-TDP efficiency for impressive performance bump

The GPD Win Max 2 gaming handheld sacrifices efficiency in the name of performance in a recent in-depth test, achieving marginally less battery life than its predecessor but performing better in games and synthetic benchmarks, lar...
Julian van der Merwe, 24 Feb 2024 01:19
The new Xbox Series X could launch without a disk drive (image via Microsoft)

Xbox Series X: New variant without disk drive reportedly in the works

An upcoming Xbox Series X variant could finally ditch the disk drive. It is said to come with a larger heatsink and launch in a white colourway. Microsoft plans to unveil the console sometime in June this year.
Anil Ganti, 24 Feb 2024 00:26
The Sony PlayStation 5 now supports account logins via passkeys. (Image: Sony)

Enough of passwords: Sony PS4 and PlayStation 5 now support passkeys

Anyone logging into the PlayStation Network on a Sony PlayStation 4 or PlayStation 5 no longer needs a password, as Sony now supports passkeys. This is intended to provide better protection for accounts and make the login process ...
Hannes Brecher, 23 Feb 2024 23:58
Sony announced a few new PS VR 2 titles and teased PC functionality (image via Sony)

Wanderer: The Fragments of Fate, Little Cities: Bigger, Zombie Army VR announced for PS VR 2; PC functionality to come later this year

Sony has announced four new games for the PS VR 2, which will launch separately in the coming weeks. It has also confirmed gamers will be able to use their headsets on PC later in 2024.
Anil Ganti, 22 Feb 2024 18:14
The next AAA game, Diabolo 4, will be added to the Xbox Game Pass on March 28 at the latest. (Source: Xbox)

Xbox Game Pass: 6 new games until the beginning of March

Six new games will be added to the Xbox Game Pass until March 5. Not many AAA titles are included this time, but a diverse range of genres - from sports and RPGs to retro shooters.
Marius Müller, 22 Feb 2024 16:03
A handful of Rare games are now playable on Nintendo's Switch Online service. (Image via Rare and Nintendo w/ edits)

Nintendo unveils Rare games now available on Nintendo Switch Online service

During the Nintendo Direct today, the gaming giant announced a handful of retro games from developer Rare that landed on the Switch Online service today. They include classics for the NES, SNES, and the Nintendo 64.
Sam Medley, 22 Feb 2024 03:09
Four previously exclusive Xbox titles will be playable on other platforms soon (image via Xbox)

Hi-Fi Rush, Pentiment, Sea of Thieves and Grounded announced as Xbox's four multi-platform games

Microsoft has revealed the four titles it planned to make multi-platform earlier last week. Hi-Fi Rush, Pentiment and Grounded will be playable on the Nintendo Switch and PlayStation on varying dates. On the other hand, Sea of Thi...
Anil Ganti, 21 Feb 2024 22:31
Delta 1.5 brings some quality improvements to the iOS emulator. (Image via Delta w/ edits)

Delta v1.5 brings local multiplayer and more to popular iOS emulator

Delta is a fan favorite emulator for iOS that allows gamers to play classic Nintendo games. The newest update, available today, brings local multiplayer, AirPlay support, and other improvements and features.
Sam Medley, 21 Feb 2024 17:54
Elden Ring Shadow of the Erdtree is slated to launch with a load of new content (image via Bandai Namco)

Elden Ring Shadow of the Erdtree trailer confirms new areas, bosses, weapons and a late-June launch date

FromSoftware has shown off what Elden Ring's first (and likely only) DLC, Shadow of the Erdtree has in store. It includes a mix of old and new bosses set in an area called the "Shadow Realm". Pre-orders are live for PC, PlayStatio...
Anil Ganti, 21 Feb 2024 17:16
The Sony PS5 Pro launch is expected in a few months. (Image: Mahtab Mashuq)

Sony PlayStation 5 Pro to get DLSS alternative for 4K gaming at 120 Hz, analyst confirms launch in 2024

An analyst confirms rumors of the upcoming launch of the Sony PlayStation 5 Pro later this year, while recent rumors suggest that the console will be able to display games in 4K at 120 frames per second, thanks to Nvidia DLSS-styl...
Hannes Brecher, 21 Feb 2024 13:17
Souls fans will finally get a glmpse at Elden Ring's Shadow of the Erdtree DLC soon (image via FromSoftware)

Elden Ring Shadow of the Erdtree trailer confirmed for a February 21 release

FromSoftware has stated it will show off what Elden Ring's first DLC, Shadow of the Erdtree, has in store for us via a trailer. It will be broadcast on the company's YouTube channel on 21/02/2024 15:00 UTC.
Anil Ganti, 21 Feb 2024 00:46
Sony set to launch the PlayStation 5 Pro by the second half of this year, claim analysts. (Source: Sony)

Sony reportedly preparing for PlayStation 5 Pro release in the second half of 2024 ahead of GTA VI launch, claim analysts

Sony is reportedly preparing to launch an upgraded "Pro" version of its PlayStation 5 console amid declining sales forecasts. The move aims to reignite consumer interest and coincide with the highly anticipated release of Grand Th...
Sambit Saha, 20 Feb 2024 23:43
Marvel's Spider-Man 2 (Source: Marvel)

Marvel's Spider-Man 2 dominated this year's D.I.C.E. Awards show

With no less than six wins, Marvel's Spider-Man 2 by Insomniac Games was closely followed by Baldur's Gate 3, which managed five wins during the 27th edition of the D.I.C.E. Awards. This video game industry awards show debuted in ...
Codrut Nistor, 20 Feb 2024 11:55
The Playdate is finally in stock, two years after its launch. (Image: Panic)

Playdate gaming handheld with crank finally in stock

The peculiar Playdate gaming handheld with a crank was previously only available with long delivery times of several months in some cases. Now, the device is finally in stock again. Thanks to Playdate's web-based store, far more g...
Hannes Brecher, 20 Feb 2024 01:42
Parts of PS5 are becoming more and more expensive, and things could be worse for PS6 (Image source: PlayStation)

Upcoming PS6 and Xbox gaming consoles will be very expensive or offer small performance gains, comments a known leaker

A well-known hardware leaker named Kepler says that the upcoming PS6 and Xbox gaming consoles will either have significantly high prices or smaller performance gains. The tipster made the comment as a follow-up to Hiroki Totoki's,...
Abid Ahsan Shanto, 18 Feb 2024 10:34

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