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Rumors suggest the PS5 Pro could be released in November 2024 with dev kits being sent out in late 2023. (Image source: Yanko Design - edited)

PS5 Pro specs and price speculations predict up to double PlayStation 5 performance for the same amount of money

A PlayStation 5 Pro specs prediction has resulted in a console that would be more than twice as powerful than the current revisions of the PS5 in some processes. The original poster has reckoned on 23+ TFLOPs of graphics processin...

Daniel R Deakin, 28 Jul 2023 07:49

The new PS5 model may be slimmer than the original unit but not necessarily called the PS5 Slim. (Image source: Sony/Concept Creator)

PlayStation 5 Slim rumor claims new PS5 model will sport 5-nm APU and not require liquid metal

A new rumor about the PlayStation 5 has turned up on social media, with a couple of details being offered about what could end up being the PlayStation 5 Slim console. According to the source, a new PS5 model will be treated to an...

Daniel R Deakin, 27 Jul 2023 23:47

Sony has officially unveiled its PlayStation Plus games for August 2023 (Image: Media Molecule)

Sony announces free PS Plus games for August 2023

Active PS Plus Essential subscribers can once again download and play three games for free in August 2023, as Sony's latest lineup includes a well-known golf simulation and two lesser-known but highly rated PlayStation games that ...

Enrico Frahn, 26 Jul 2023 21:15

A potential Nintendo Switch 2 launch date period has turned up in another financial forecast report. (Image source: Unsplash/PixArt - edited)

Nintendo Switch 2 release date area strongly hinted at in third-party financial forecast for PixArt Imaging

A new financial report from a Chinese-language media site has once again offered up a tasty morsel about the potential Nintendo Switch 2 release date period. This time around, a “Japanese game console” or “Japanese game machine” i...

Daniel R Deakin, 26 Jul 2023 07:52

The Nintendo Switch successor has featured heavily in the console rumor mill lately. (Image source: Nintendo/various - edited)

Nintendo Switch 2: Alleged next-generation Switch specs, unproven Nintendo Switch Next details, and supposed Joy-Con 2 sketches fuel the rumor mill

The would-be next-generation Nintendo Switch leakers have hit Twitter hard recently, with rumors turning up in at least three different and tenuous accounts. Supposed Switch 2 specs have been posted, along with information, includ...

Daniel R Deakin, 24 Jul 2023 23:56

Project Q will be unveiled later this year (image via Reddit)

Updated | Project Q: Real-world images of Sony's upcoming handheld show up online

Project Q, Sony's first handheld after the PS Vita, is confirmed to use a non-detachable controller. It also runs a heavily-modded version of Android. Sony is expected to launch it later in 2023.

Anil Ganti, 22 Jul 2023 11:51

The PlayStation 5 Pro is expected to be a lot more powerful than existing PlayStation 5 models. (Image source: Dennis Cortés)

Sony to launch PlayStation 5 Pro with GPU and RAM improvements for better 4K and 8K gaming experiences

According to a new report from a previously reliable source, Sony is developing the PlayStation 5 Pro under the codename Trinity with considerably faster RAM and an overhauled GPU. Likely featuring as many Compute Units as an AMD ...

Alex Alderson, 21 Jul 2023 21:04

The new PS5 Limited Edition. (Source: Sony)

PlayStation 5: New Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 Limited Edition snares a pre-order date

Sony and Insomniac Games have collaborated on a new Limited Edition Bundle of the PlayStation 5 (PS5) based on the next blockbuster from the latter: Marvel's Spider-Man 2. This version of the console comes with an exclusive new pa...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 21 Jul 2023 20:06

A sort-of PS5 Slim could be revealed as early as August 2023. (Image: PS5 Slim concept by Concept Creator)

Unconfirmed PS5 Slim: New PlayStation 5 console rumored for upcoming reveal

A known tipster has seemingly sparked huge speculation on social media that Sony is just about ready to spring the PlayStation 5 Slim (PS5 Slim) on its legions of fans. While a few details had already been shared about a new PlayS...

Daniel R Deakin, 20 Jul 2023 07:09

Xbox unveils Game Pass Core. (Source: Microsoft)

Xbox Game Pass Core launches as Microsoft's latest gaming subscription

Game Pass Core has been announced as a new way to access Microsoft's Xbox multi-player network for less than US$10 a month. The new Pass is only compatible with a limited and specific range of games, however. It will become active...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 18 Jul 2023 22:35

The fan-made Switch 2 UI offers smooth interaction between game cards and the game library. (Image source: @NintendogsBS/Nintendo - edited)

Slick Nintendo Switch 2 UI stars in new unofficial fan-made concept clip

A Nintendo Switch 2 user interface (UI) has appeared in a new clip posted by a fan seemingly dedicated to creating next-generation Switch concepts. While there are a few clues to show that this is not the real deal, it has still i...

Daniel R Deakin, 18 Jul 2023 20:45

The Nintendo Switch 2 controller, Joy-Con 2, has been imagined here with a sliding mechanism. (Image source: @NintendogsBS/Nintendo - edited)

Mocked-up Nintendo Switch 2 manual shows Joy-Con 2 with sliding mechanism

A supposed manual related to the Nintendo Switch 2 has turned up on Twitter, although it is almost certainly a fan mock-up. The information in the mocked-up manual, which is in Italian, pertains to the so-called Joy-Con 2. There h...

Daniel R Deakin, 17 Jul 2023 19:04

It seems Microsoft has some expectations in regard to Nintendo's next-gen Switch console. (Image source: Microsoft/Unsplash - edited)

Nintendo Switch 2: Microsoft spills the beans about Switch successor status and release in court filings

Microsoft has had some things to say about the so-called Nintendo Switch 2 in recent Federal Trade Commission vs. Microsoft and Activision Blizzard court filings. There have been at least two intriguing references made to the next...

Daniel R Deakin, 14 Jul 2023 07:17

The fan-made Nintendo Switch 2 mockup includes a Max version of the rumored next-gen console. (Image source: @NintendogsBS & Nintendo - edited)

Fun Nintendo Switch 2 unofficial concept render imagines the console in regular and Max forms

A new unofficial Nintendo Switch 2 concept render has been shared online, offering a taste of what some fans think the NG Switch may look like. While there are enough clues to mark the design as fake, it appears the looks of the S...

Daniel R Deakin, 12 Jul 2023 20:10

Crucial X8 portable SSD (Source: Crucial)

Deal | 4 TB Crucial X8 portable SSD gets generous 54% discount on Amazon

Compatible with a wide range of devices, from Windows PCs and Macs to gaming consoles and Linux-driven PCs, the Crucial X8 portable SSD can achieve read speeds of over 1,000 MB/s and features a rugged build that can handle dust, d...

Codrut Nistor, 11 Jul 2023 11:41

A potential Nintendo Switch 2 release date period has been reported by a finance site based in Taiwan. (Image source: Nintendo (Switch OLED) - edited)

Plausible Nintendo Switch 2 release date period alluded to in Foxconn financial news report

A potential Nintendo Switch 2 release date timeframe has popped up in a news report about Foxconn’s business. Foxconn is well known for being the iPhone manufacturer for Apple, but it also assembles gaming consoles, including the ...

Daniel R Deakin, 08 Jul 2023 23:14

A new sketchy Nintendo Switch 2 rumor has hit the fan over at 4chan. (Image source: Unsplash/4chan - edited)

Custom Tegra T239 processor, final dev kits, free next-gen upgrades, and full backwards compatibility: Another Nintendo Switch 2 rumor hits the 4chan fan

Another chunk of alleged Nintendo Switch 2 information has hit the notorious 4chan site, with the kind of details that will excite any who are nervously awaiting an announcement for the next-gen console. The expected custom Tegra ...

Daniel R Deakin, 07 Jul 2023 03:30

Diablo IV's first season will be playable soon (image via Blizzard)

Diablo IV: Season of the Malignant drops later this month with new Legendary Aspects and Uniques

Diablo IV's first season will be called Season of the Malignant. It launches on July 20 and brings forth a new mechanic called Malignant Hearts and a laundry list of other changes.

Anil Ganti, 06 Jul 2023 23:38

According to Sony's main competitor in the gaming console market, the PS5 Slim will be released later this year for US$399 (Image: Triyansh Gill)

Sony's rival expects PlayStation 5 Slim release in 2023 and starting price of US$399

Sony's rumored plans for the highly anticipated PS5 Slim have once again been brought up during an ongoing court case that revolves around Microsoft's planned acquisition of Activision Blizzard. Most importantly, the corresponding...

Enrico Frahn, 04 Jul 2023 18:44

A new leak about a potential Switch 2 console has been linked to an old Nintendo patent. (Image source: Unsplash/USPTO - edited)

Entertaining new Nintendo Switch 2 dev kit leak suggests surprising addition for the controller

A new, and hard to believe, leak about a Nintendo Switch 2 dev kit has started making the rounds on social media and gaming forums. The source of the information is as spurious as a source can get, although there has been some def...

Daniel R Deakin, 03 Jul 2023 20:30

Details about a Nintendo Switch 2 dev kit have been shared by the same person who leaked Metroid Dread. (Image source: Unsplash/Nintendo)

Nintendo Switch 2 dev kit leak adds fuel to next-gen Switch release date theory fires

An alleged Nintendo Switch 2 dev kit leak has turned up on Twitter that has YouTubers and fans alike wildly speculating on the theme of the next-generation Switch console. Some recent detective work by one content creator had alre...

Daniel R Deakin, 02 Jul 2023 23:07

Promotion ends July 13. (Image Source: Valve)

Deal | Valve is discounting all Steam Deck variants by up to 20%

Valve is finally offering some substantial discounts across the entire Steam Deck stack. The 512 GB is getting a hefty 20% discount, and the 256 GB one a 15%, but the 64 GB variant sees only a small discount of 10%.

Bogdan Solca, 30 Jun 2023 17:27

Activision Blizzard believes the next-generation Switch will reach PS4 and Xbox One performance levels. (Image source: Antonio Manaligod)

Nintendo Switch 2: Activision Blizzard reveals 'NG Switch' on par with PlayStation 4 and Xbox One

Activision Blizzard's CFO has provided hints about the capabilities of a next-generation Nintendo Switch. Disclosed during Microsoft's FTC hearing, it seems that Activision Blizzard believes 'NG Switch' is powerful enough to 'make...

Alex Alderson, 29 Jun 2023 18:45

Sony has some exciting games lined up for PlayStation Plus subscribers in July (image via Sony)

PlayStation Plus July catalogue leaked: Call of Duty Black Ops Cold War to star the show

Prolific leaker Billbil-kun has leaked what Sony has in store for PlayStation Plus subscribers in July. There are three titles up for grabs, Call of Duty Black Ops Cold War, Alan Wake Remastered and Endling- Extinction is Forever....

Anil Ganti, 28 Jun 2023 14:12

Bloodborne has successfully been run on a PS5 at 1080p 60 FPS (image via Sony)

New footage shows Bloodborne running at 1080p 60 FPS on a PS5

YouTuber Lance McDonald has uploaded footage of Bloodborne running at 1080p 60 FPS. It runs on a PS5 without any image upscaling and can easily maintain a steady frame rate.

Anil Ganti, 28 Jun 2023 12:54

It seems Nintendo is preparing for battle with unscrupulous resellers in regard to future hardware. (Image source: Nintendo/Unsplash - edited)

Nintendo prepares for future Switch 2 release as Furukawa downplays next-gen hardware details but is ready for a scrap with scalpers

The next-generation Nintendo console, commonly called the Switch 2, appears to be a long way off yet but that hasn’t stopped company president Shuntaro Furukawa from dropping some tiny hints about future hardware. At the very leas...

Daniel R Deakin, 27 Jun 2023 20:41

A PlayStation 6 console concept shows a slimmer version of the PS5 with a more angular design. (Image source: Yanko Design/PlayStation - edited)

PS5 Pro probability boosted by Microsoft's reveal of expected PlayStation 6 release year

The expected Sony PlayStation 6 release date (or year) has been surprisingly stated by rivals Microsoft. In a statement made in the current Federal Trade Commission vs. Microsoft Corp et al. court case, it was revealed that the ne...

Daniel R Deakin, 23 Jun 2023 20:15

The Project Q has an 8-inch, 1080p and 60 Hz IPS display. (Image source: Sony)

Sony PlayStation Project Q tipped to cost less than Nintendo Switch OLED

Microsoft has revealed its expectations for the launch price of Project Q, Sony's gaming handheld accessory for the PlayStation 5. Disclosed as part of Microsoft's FTC hearing, the pricing would see Sony undercut the Nintendo Swit...

Alex Alderson, 23 Jun 2023 19:45

A ROG Ally X-ray. (Source: Creative Electron via iFixit)

Asus ROG Ally teardown results in minimal iFixit criticism

Asus' new handheld gaming device, the ROG Ally, has now paid a visit to a well-known electronics disassembly and repair YouTube channel. The portable console came in for glowing praise as a result of its new iFixit assessment, as ...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 23 Jun 2023 18:12

Microsoft has announced prices increases for its flagship console and subscription service (image via Microsoft)

Xbox Game Pass and Xbox Series X prices hiked globally

The Xbox Series X will now cost as much as the PlayStation 5 in most markets. Xbox Game Pass Ultimate and its console-only version will also be more expensive. PC Game Pass, on the other hand, will cost the same as earlier.

Anil Ganti, 22 Jun 2023 10:43

Deal | Syntech 6-in-1 Docking Station for the ROG Ally or Steam Deck goes on sale at up to 36% off

Syntech touts its 6-in-1 Docking Station as the ideal accessory for handheld consoles from Steam or Asus ROG (but not AYA NEO) thanks to its stand-like form-factor that also integrates useful ports such as HDMI 2.0 and USB type-C ...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 20 Jun 2023 19:07

Sony reportedly has a new PlayStation 5 bundle in the works (image via Zuby_Tech on Twitter)

Updated | The PlayStation 5 could soon come bundled with a 24-month PlayStation Plus Premium subscription

Sony could soon sell a new PlayStation 5 bundle with a two-year PlayStation Plus Premium subscription in the box. It could debit in Germany initially, and then gradually spread to other regions. There is no information about when ...

Anil Ganti, 20 Jun 2023 07:52

A PlayStation Network account is required to download the game to the PlayStation 5 console. (Image source: Sony)

Deal | Sony PlayStation 5 console God of War Ragnarök bundle is on sale for under US$500 for a limited time

The Sony PlayStation 5 console God of War Ragnarök bundle is currently on sale via multiple retailers and over at the official PlayStation store. Various bundles are offered for the PS5 but only the one with the latest God of War ...

Daniel R Deakin, 19 Jun 2023 02:54

Some AoE IV gameolay. (Source: Microsoft via NVIDIA)

NVIDIA GeForce NOW picks up Xbox Game Pass support, along with Age of Empires IV

GeForce NOW has announced that it has added Xbox Game Pass to its list of supported account and platform types. Therefore, users with both services will be able to stream titles from the latter on NVIDIA GPUs over the cloud soon. ...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 16 Jun 2023 18:24

War Thunder 2.27 "La Royale" now available (Source: Own)

War Thunder 2.27 "La Royale" now available with the full French naval tree and more

The second major update to War Thunder, dubbed "La Royale" and released yesterday, comes with more than 50 new/updated vehicles, including 14 new ships for the French naval tree (in Closed Beta stage for now). There is also a firs...

Codrut Nistor, 15 Jun 2023 00:24

The Xbox Series S Carbon Black. (Source: Microsoft)

Microsoft announces Xbox Series S Carbon Black 1TB

Microsoft has unveiled a new version of its Xbox Series S. The console is still "all-digital" - however, this variant comes in black, to denote internal storage specs that have doubled in size compared to the original model. For S...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 13 Jun 2023 20:06

Samsung 990 PRO Heatsink edition unleashed on retail channels

Samsung has finally made the Heatsink version of its latest PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD available. It boasts an up to 50% performance boost compared to the previous generation, in a new chassis equipped with adjustable RGB lighting in addit...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 12 Jun 2023 18:32

The Sharge Disk (with credit card for scale). (Source: Sharge)

Sharge Disk: The keychain-sized external SSD enclosure going places on Kickstarter

Sharge touts its latest product as the best way to turn up to 2TB of M.2 NVMe SSD storage into a "tiny, lightweight" everyday-carry accessory. It consists of an aluminum enclosure for such a card with a volume touted as equivalent...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 10 Jun 2023 16:24

Starfield will be playable on PC and Xbox on September 6 (image via Bethesda)

Starfield prices revealed by new leak; Constellation Edition to cost US$299

A prolific leaker has revealed how much Starfield could cost at launch. The base game will retail at US$69.99 and the maxed-out Constellation Edition at US$299. Microsoft and Bethesda will reveal more about the latter's contents a...

Anil Ganti, 09 Jun 2023 21:35

The Xbox Series X Porsche Edition will not be available via retail channels (image via Summer Game Fest)

Microsoft celebrates Porsche's 75th anniversary by giving away 75 limited-edition Xbox Series X consoles

A Porsche 963-themed Xbox Series X was shown off at Summer Games Fest. However, it is not up for sale and can only be obtained via a raffle. Furthermore, only residents of the US, UK and Germany are allowed to participate.

Anil Ganti, 08 Jun 2023 23:55

Marvel's Spider-Man 2 finally has a release date (image via Sony)

Marvel's Spider-Man 2 confirmed for an October 20 launch; pre-orders start on June 16

Insomniac has announced Marvel's Spider-Man 2 will hit the PlayStation 5 on October 20. Pre-order bonuses and the contents of the Digital Deluxe and Collectors Editions have also been confirmed.

Anil Ganti, 08 Jun 2023 23:03

Final Fantasy XVI is (nearly) here. (Source: Square Enix)

Final Fantasy XVI release date, PlayStation exclusivity and pre-order price confirmed

Sony has now outright confirmed that it has partnered with Square Enix to bring Final Fantasy XVI (FFXVI) to the PlayStation 5 (PS5). The latest instalment of the iconic game can be pre-ordered for that console (and only that cons...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 06 Jun 2023 17:31

AYA Neo 2 and Geek 1 Mini PC Kit announced along with upgrade pathway to Neo 2S and Geek 1S performance

AYA has announced a new Mini PC Kit for owners of the AYA Neo 2 and Geek 1 who want to opt in to their new motherboard upgrade program to AYA Neo 2S and Geek 1S performance. The program is similar to the Framework laptop upgrade a...

Sanjiv Sathiah, 02 Jun 2023 07:10

Jurassic World Evolution 2 is one of the free PS Plus games in June 2023 (Image: Huang Yingone)

Sony officially announces free PS Plus games for June 2023

(Update: Now available) As usual, Sony is providing its paying PlayStation Plus subscribers with three quite different games next month. In addition to a well-known basketball simulation, the second title revolves around a famous ...

Enrico Frahn, 31 May 2023 21:25

Yuzu is now available on Android via the Google Play Store (image via Yuzu)

Popular Nintendo Switch emulator Yuzu now operable on select Android devices

Gamers can soon run Nintendo Switch games on their Android devices via Yuzu. The software is still in the early stages of development; hence its hardware requirements are pretty high (Snapdragon 865 or higher and 8 GB RAM minimum)...

Anil Ganti, 31 May 2023 05:36

Volcan Energon 300 compact LFP-battery portable power station debuts on Kickstarter

Volcan has now followed through on its crowdfunding teasers by announcing that its Energon 300 campaign has started today (May 30, 2023). Its angular metallic "space-age" case weighs about 3.6 kilograms (kg), yet is rated to pack ...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 30 May 2023 18:33

Days of Play 2023 has plenty of attractive offers for PlayStation enthusiasts (image via Sony)

PlayStation Days of Play 2023 dates announced; up to 40% discount offered on select games

Sony has announced its Days of Play sale is scheduled between June 2 and June 12. Gamers can get hefty discounts on PlayStation Plus subscriptions, games, accessories and merchandise.

Anil Ganti, 29 May 2023 21:11

Sony's upcoming handheld might not be suitable for long gaming sessions (image via Sony)

Project Q's tentative battery life revealed by new leak

A well-placed industry insider estimates that Sony's Project Q handheld will have a battery life of between three and four hours. While the figure isn't final and could change later, it is relatively low for a device that exclusiv...

Anil Ganti, 27 May 2023 19:49

The PlayStation Showcase showcased some seriously disappointing hardware (image via Sony)

The PlayStation Showcase's hardware announcements were bad and Sony should feel bad

Sony's PlayStation Showcase was host to quite a few surprises. Metal Gear Solid being resurrected was nice, as was Alan Wake 2 and Dragon's Dogma 2. Unfortunately, Project Q and the PlayStation Earbuds weren't one of them.

Anil Ganti, 26 May 2023 17:17

It remains unclear when exactly PS5 owners will be able to enjoy Marvel's Spider-Man 2 (Image: Sony)

Spider-Man 2: Sony reveals spectacular PS5 gameplay video, but no exact release date

For the grand finale of Sony's latest showcase, the gaming behemoth shows a ten-minute video of action-packed gameplay of the highly anticipated PS5 exclusive Spider-Man 2. However, PlayStation fans who are waiting for a precise r...

Enrico Frahn, 25 May 2023 02:56