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Right after the TGA 2024 event, PenBar showcased a unique modified gaming laptop. At the core, it’s a modified Sony PS5 with a screen, keyboard, and touchpad, all in a portable package.

The developer behind last year's Nintendo Switch Re-shell kit has returned with a second-generation alternative affectionally called the 'Switch Pro shell mod'. Officially sold as the Switch NXii, the new kit allows a Nintendo Switch to run at 50% RAM, 50% GPU, and 125% CPU overclocks with reduced thermals for the most part.

After months of speculation, with rumours for everything from a new Uncharted game to The Last of Us Part 3, Neil Druckman finally shares some of the details of Naughty Dog's new IP.

The Elden Ring franchise will get another game under its belt. This time it is a four-player co-op game called Elden Ring Nightreign. It is expected to launch sometime in 2025.

The Scry Arctic V2 cooler is designed to cool the PlayStation 5, PS5 Slim or PS5 Pro much more effectively and can be simply plugged in. The manufacturer advertises three small, AI-controlled fans.

It seems that the Nintendo Switch 2 is almost upon us. While Nintendo has not officially announced anything yet, a third party has showcased what appears to be the final Nintendo Switch 2 design in a new video.

The Raspberry Pi 5 isn't exactly a gaming power house, although it certainly is a popular device for building retro emulation machines. PS2 emulation is spotty at best on the Pi 5, so the idea of running PS3 titles on the same hardware seems akin to flying pigs. Nevertheless, RPCS3 now has an arm64 build working on the Pi 5, and it performs better than you might think.

Valve has added the Steam Deck OLED to its refurbished store. You can buy one for as little as $439, and it comes with a one-year warranty.

CD Projekt Red has announced another major patch for Cyberpunk 2077. It brings forth a bunch of quality-of-life improvements for the base game and Phantom Liberty. It is now live on PC, PlayStation and Xbox.

An ill-timed ad may have given us our first look at the Nintendo Switch 2. While the actual image doesn't reveal much in the way of details, it effectively confirms both consoles will be aesthetically similar.

iFixit and Microsoft have extended their collaboration with the availability of genuine parts for the Xbox Series S and Series X consoles on iFixit. In addition to genuine parts, there are also step-by-step repair guides explaining how to fix your console.

With its elegant and compact clamshell design, the Ayaneo Flip KB offers a comfortable handheld gaming experience. The Radeon 780M GPU performance is in line even with more powerful competitors, despite the 30 W TDP limit, while connectivity is future proof with USB4 and OCuLink. Some downsides include the cooling system that is a bit noisy in full load and the reduced battery runtime.

Modretro touts its Chromatic as a handheld console recreation that is as faithful to the OG Game Boy Color as possible - except for the backlighting for a display that is also rated to have sapphire-grade protection. That spec has now been put to the test by a famous YouTuber, along with its ability to use nostalgia-ridden cartridges such as The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening.

Indiana Jones and the Great Circle is an action-adventure-stealth-puzzle game that doesn't set out to do anything new, but offers a solid experience. Its replayability might not be much, but you'll be spending a fair amount of time combing through every nook and cranny for secrets.

A spin-off of the popular Gran Turismo series called "My First Gran Turismo" will be released on December 6 on the PSN Store for PS5 and PS4. The free-to-play game features 18 cars and three tracks.

Updated SteamOS partner guidelines seem to point to an imminent full-scale launch of SteamOS on other gaming handhelds out of the box, nevermind simply as an ISO for gamers to install on their own machines. Previous work suggests the Asus ROG Ally may be among the first to receive "Powered by SteamOS" certification.

FromSoftware boss Hidetaka Miyazaki told IGN Japan the studio has no immediate plans to expand upon the Elden Ring IP. Instead, the company is working on several games, some of which are being directed by people besides Miyazaki.

The rumor mill surrounding the Switch 2 shows no signs of slowing down. While fans had been anticipating an earlier launch, fresh speculation now suggests the next-gen console won’t debut until summer 2025. For the first time, an insider has also shared specific details about its potential price.

With the latest software update, Sony is taking PS5 owners on a trip down memory lane as part of its 30 years of PlayStation celebration.

Nintendo appears to be continuing its anti-piracy strategy and is now targeting the subreddit r/SwitchPirates. In order to track down an alleged string-puller who has not appeared in court, the company is now demanding the release of user data.

Palworld and Terraria are teasing an upcoming collaboration, and, although not much has been revealed about the cross-over, some members of the Terraria community have expressed concerns over Terraria's development and even potential legal repercussions from Nintendo.

A new rumour from Weibo and Famiboards says Nintendo will announce the Switch 2 in January 2025. The console will go on sale in March 2025 and about 650,000 units will be available at launch.

Nintendo is coming into Black Friday swinging. Retailers have slashed prices on Nintendo Switch games and hardware across the board, something that is a rare sight for gamers. Here is a list of some of the games and consoles on sale.

A new report from Bloomberg says Sony is working on a dedicated handheld gaming console. Unlike the PlayStation Portal that relies on Remote Play, this can play PS5 games without a dedicated console to do all the heavy lifting.

A patent shows a new feature that we may soon be able to welcome on the successor to the Nintendo Switch - and it may have the potential to revolutionize local multiplayer games.

A reliable leaker has recently revealed new information about the launch availability of the supposed Switch 2 - and for Nintendo fans worried about not getting their hands on a console on the Switch successor's release day, this should be good news.

Xbox has added the ability for Game Pass Ultimate subscribers to stream the games they own that are not part of the Xbox Game Pass library. However, only a few dozen games are available now with more to come later.

Sony will be joining in on the Black Friday fun on November 22 with discounts on everything from PS5 console bundles and games to the PS VR2 headset and even PC games. Previous leaks also tipped a $379.99 PS5 Slim coming in the Black Friday 2024 deals roster.

Razer announced a new RGB version of its Barracuda X headset earlier in 2024, although it had heretofore only been available in black. Now, the HyperSpeed Wireless accessory has been released in a different color. It can still connect to and switch between 2 devices at once, and comes with a matching detachable boom mics.

YouTuber and console repair specialist Steve Porter who runs TronicsFix on YouTube discovered that the PS5 Pro sports a new machine-grooved heatsink design, which should help prevent the liquid metal TIM from leaking out or sinking down. This can potentially alleviate console orientation concerns and prevent oxidation spots on the die, which was a common cause for degraded thermals and repairs with the original PlayStation console.

Released yesterday, War Thunder 2.41 comes with a mix of military hardware, new and tweaked locations, missions, and technical improvements alongside bug fixes. Alongside the world's first stealth airplane, the "Firebirds" update packs Ray Tracing options, several other planes, as well as new ground vehicles and ships.

Sony, one of the world's largest tech and media corporations, is reportedly looking at buying Japanese media conglomerate Kadokawa Corporation. This move would give Sony even more control over Elden Ring publisher FromSoftware, in which it already owns some stake.

A Chiphell leaker says AMD's new unified UDNA architecture will debut sometime in 2026-27 with the Radeon RX 9000 series. Additionally, it will also power the PlayStation 6, along with a Zen 4/Zen 5 CPU.

Two games that were previously reserved for PlayStation and Xbox are also being released for the Nintendo Switch this week - including a relaxed cozy game and an action adventure in which you find yourself as a stray cat in a dystopian cyber city.

According to Digital Foundry's analysis of PS5 Pro's power consumption, the Pro console displays a relatively small increase in energy utilization vs the performance increase on offer. For instance, in Elden Ring, the PS5 Pro records a performance gain of up to 35% for only 5.5% more power.

The MSI Claw received pretty poor reviews when it launched. However, a combination of updated software, some hardware positives, and a huge discount on Amazon makes it worth considering.

An update to the entire line-up of Xbox software interfaces is re-introducing previously removed features and adding some console-like optimisations to the Xbox App for Windows in the process. The new UI changes should make the Xbox gaming experience feel far more uniform across different gaming hardware and improve the usability on gaming handhelds, like the Asus ROG Ally.

Microsoft is kicking off Black Friday early, with discounts on everything from Senua's Saga: Hellblade 2, Alan Wake 2, and Spirit of the North to the entire Assassin's Creed franchise, Halo: The Master Chief Collection, and many more. The Black Friday sale will last until December 2, and many of the deals are applicable for both console and PC versions of the games.

In a recent interview with Bloomberg, Phil Spencer said Microsoft has no immediate plans to release a handheld console. Instead, it is looking to make the Xbox app accessible on existing Windows-based handhelds.

A company executive has confirmed Stellar Blade will launch on PC sometime in 2025. An exact release window isn't specified, but the company is optimistic it will sell more on units PC than it did on the PlayStation 5.

Stalker 2: Heart of Chronobyl launches on November 20. On PC, its system requirements are quite demanding. Even Nvidia's first-party benchmarks confirm you'll need DLSS 3.0 + Frame Generation to consistently hit 60 FPS on most GPUs.

Terraria recently proved that it has earned the trust of more than just a small, loyal community. The devs announced that the indie game has been installed on 60.7 million systems, despite — or maybe as a result of — launching over 13 years ago. More than half of those gamers happen to be on PC.

Valve's Steam Deck OLED gaming handheld PC has gotten a color refresh just in time for the holidays. It will be available worldwide but in limited quantities and at a slightly higher price tag.

Seagate's 2TB Expansion Card for Xbox Series X and Series S has scored a massive discount on Amazon, and is currently available for less than a dollar above its all-time low price on the platform.

Looking at the upcoming releases for the Nintendo Switch this week, nostalgics and retro fans in particular will get their money's worth - not least due to the upcoming 40th anniversary of Tetris. But fans of LEGO games or the popular action role-playing game Horizon Zero Dawn will also find an interesting new release in the coming days.

Nintendo is suing streamer Jesse Keighin for allegedly pirating and streaming unreleased games, bypassing takedowns, and promoting emulators. The lawsuit seeks nearly $7.5M in damages for copyright infringement.

Sony has revealed the state of its PlayStation division in a new earnings report. Surprisingly, while game sales and PlayStation Network monthly users are up, PS5 hardware sales are down by over 20% year-on-year.

Sony has now opened up sales of the PS5 Pro following the end of the console's pre-order period. Unlike previous PS5 releases, it seems that the PS5 Pro has no stock shortages at launch.

Xbox owners will now be able to play Hideo Kojima's Death Stranding on their Series S|X consoles. It costs $40 but you can grab it for $20 now thanks to a 50% discount.