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With Meta allegedly slated to reveal four new headsets over the next two years, perhaps the most anticipated addition to the lineup is Project Cambria. The next-gen headset is expected to feature breakthrough mixed reality technology for productivity-oriented workflows. Take a look at what to expect from Meta’s premium mixed reality device.

With FIFA 22 and two additional action-packed games, owners of a PlayStation 4 or PS5 with an active PS Plus subscription will get to enjoy three decent titles for free if a very reliable French leaker can keep his streak of correctly predicted PlayStation Plus lineups alive.

Gamers Nexus has torn down the Xbox Series X Developer Kit, known as XDK. Sporting a more traditional design, the XDK also has a built-in display and 40 GB GDDR6 of GDDR6 VRAM, among other features.

Sony has confirmed that the highly-anticipated VRR (variable refresh rate) functionality will arrive on PS5 consoles via a software update soon. Only a handful of titles will be supported initially, but more are likely to follow suit in the coming months.

A new report says that Sony is working with ad tech companies to run ads in some PlayStation games. It will help developers of free-to-play games better monetize their creation. Players will also be able to engage with the ads and receive in-game rewards.

Various leaks have demonstrated that Nintendo is working on expanding its Switch Online service. Soon, Nintendo Switch Online will be capable of emulating Game Boy, Game Boy Color and Game Boy Advance classic titles, adding to the N64 and SEGA Mega Drive games that the service can already emulate.

Sony has launched a new application for Windows that lets players update the firmware on their DualSense controllers. Until now, the only way to upgrade was to connect a controller to a PS5 console.

From Software has rolled out a new patch for Elden Ring. Update 1.04 brings forth several changes to the in-game combat system and lets users enable/disable auto camera rotation. It is now downloadable across all platforms, including PC, PlayStation and Xbox.

More handheld console makers are expected to make the jump to OLED displays, as Aya Neo plans to release a thin and light model integrating many world-first features this May. The teaser images reveal a smaller size compared to the NEXT model.

Meta announced that version 39 for the Meta Quest will be rolling out gradually over the coming weeks, enabling a new multitasking interface for all users, a brand new virtual space, and enhanced sharing capabilities for iOS users via the Oculus companion app. Take a look at what’s coming to a Meta headset near you.

TheA500 Mini is a retro take on Commodore's classic console, which comes with peripherals and 25 pre-installed games. Like many retro consoles, it is also possible to expand the game library by downloading compatible games to a USB stick. TheA500 Mini is orderable now in multiple markets, including the US, where it retails for US$139.99.

According to display industry analyst Ross Young the new PlayStation VR2 will have an OLED screen with the highest pixel density of 'well over 800 PPI.' Sony already disclosed the per-eye resolution of the VR2 screen and quick calculations return that it may be at least an inch larger than the panel of the original PS VR.

In celebration of the 20th anniversary of Kingdom Hearts, Square Enix and Disney unveiled Kingdom Hearts 4, the next mainline installment in the venerable franchise. Two other Kingdom Hearts-related mobile games are also headed to app stores soon.

During the State of Unreal 2022 event, Crystal Dynamics announced that it was in the early stages of working on a new Tomb Raider game. Per the developer, the upcoming Tomb Raider title will be built using Unreal Engine 5. After CD Projekt Red, Crystal Dynamics appears to be the second AAA developer in the past month to announce that it will be mothballing its in-house engine in favor of Epic’s latest.

One-netbook has introduced a new version of the ONEXPLAYER mini globally. The ONEXPLAYER mini with an AMD Ryzen 7 5800U starts at US$999 and is available with 512 GB, 1 TB or 2 TB of storage. All configurations come with a 1200p display and 16 GB of RAM.

Upgraded versions of Max Payne and Max Payne 2 are being developed by the games' original developer Remedy Entertainment. They will be sold as a bundle by publisher Rockstar, who has confirmed that the project is in development and will be available on PC, Xbox Series S|X and PlayStation 5 soon.

Dying Light 2 Patch 3 is slated to be one of the largest ones released for the game so far. It will add the highly-awaited New Game mode and a slew of bug fixes for single and multiplayer modes. Techland says that it will be rolled out to all three major platforms by the end of April.

Backwards compatibility rumors concerning the PlayStation 5 are back, with full PS3 emulation supposedly on the cards. Sony’s new PlayStation Plus service will offer playing of PS3 titles on the PS5 via cloud streaming, but it will be at the mercy of the console owner’s internet connection speed.

With hooded outlaws, colorful comic sponges and an innovative fantasy title, Sony's free PS Plus games for April 2022 should provide PlayStation 4 and PS5 owners with a lot of gaming variety.

Nintendo shared unfortunate news for fans of the Legend of Zelda franchise: the sequel to 2017's popular Breath of the Wild will be delayed until Spring 2023. The game, which was originally slated for release at the end of this year, will pick up directly where Breath of the Wild left off. The sequel is one of the most anticipated games.

Sony has announced a PlayStation Plus rebrand to bring it in line with Microsoft's Xbox Game Pass offering. Starting in June, PlayStation Plus will split into Essential, Extra and Premium tiers that cost up to US$119.99 annually. There will also be a Deluxe package for markets that do not support cloud streaming yet.

Sony recently issued a press release assuring PlayStation 5 users that a number of highly requested features, including HDMI 2.1 support and dynamic Variable Refresh Rate enhancements, would begin rolling out to users in the coming months. Take a look at what’s new on this list.

The rumour mill is abuzz with talks of an upcoming Sony event, which will host several high-profile announcements. It is expected to confirm the God of War: Ragnarok release date, PSVR 2 price/availability information, and shed light on the Project Spartacus streaming service.

The first major update of 2022 comes with the legendary A-10A Thunderbolt II ground-attack aircraft, alongside other planes, Swedish helicopters, multiple ground vehicles, various ships, as well as an updated graphics engine (Dagor Engine 6.5) with significantly improved effects and a massive Ultra HD texture pack.

It has taken Sony a while, but it has confirmed that VRR will be available via HDMI 2.1 on the PlayStation 5. Variable Refresh Rate will be available system-wide, so existing games will not need updating. Sony's VRR announcement comes as the company has released a new update for the PS4 and the PS5.

New rumours about the PlayStation 5 Pro have landed, potentially over a year before the console launches. Reportedly, the PS5 Pro will feature a much more powerful GPU than the current model and even an in-house alternative to NVIDIA's Deep Learning Super Sampling (DLSS).

A comprehensive comparison video analyzes the graphical and technical upgrades of Grand Theft Auto 5 on Sony's PS5, and illustrates that even the PC version of Rockstar's iconic open-world game can look worse in certain regards.

Elden Ring has just received a huge update that has left fans with mixed feelings due to the typical jumble of nerfs and buffs. While gamers get to grips with the latest additional elements provided by Bandai Namco, others have taken to hammering the walls repeatedly in the hope of discovering new hidden rooms. Elden Ring has sold over 12 million copies already.

Dell has announced the availability of new G-series monitors in the US and Canada. They include 32-inch variants with "fast IPS" panels, one of which is 4K/UHD and the other QHD and USB type-C enabled. They both support AMD FreeSync Premium Pro and fast refresh rates, although only one of them features HDMI 2.1.

Valve has shared most of the drivers necessary to run Windows 10 on a Steam Deck. Additionally, the company has confirmed that Windows 11 and dual-boot support are also in the pipeline, but neither officially work at present.

There are many things that set the Steam Deck apart from its competition: its unique SteamOS, its custom AMD APU and an unbeatable starting price. That being said, there are still devices around that will give it a good run for its money, depending on your use case and budget. Here are some of the contenders.

A year after launching Resident Evil: Village, Capcom announced that it will be adding official ray-tracing support to Resident Evil 7, Resident Evil 2, and Resident Evil 3. These enhanced updates will arrive on the PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC.

Some users have experienced stick drift issues with the Steam Deck. Posting videos on the subreddit r/SteamDeck, three users reported cursors moving on their own, both in-game and in the OS. Valve has now acknowledged the issue and deployed a fix.

Valve finally shipped its Steam Deck handheld console to users in early 2022. While handheld gaming PCs have existed for quite some time, the Steam Deck is in a class of its own and is setting the example for what a mobile gaming computer can look like.

NVIDIA's DLSS source code leak didn't just spill secrets from NVIDIA; it may have also revealed that Nintendo is indeed working on a successor to the Nintendo Switch. While it's unlikely the Japanese gaming giant is gearing up to release a brand new console, wording in the DLSS source code leak hint that a revised or "Pro" version of the Switch is in the works.

Xbox Game Pass owners will be pleased to know that Marvel's Guardians of the Galaxy is now available on the platform. It is playable on PC, console and cloud, along with titles such as FAR: Changing Tides, Young Souls and more.

The Steam Deck has been officially released and just in time for the launch of Elden Ring. Gamers interested in buying both Valve’s handheld console and FromSoftware’s gorgeous RPG with the intent of mobile monster-slaying will be pleased to learn Elden Ring has been classified as “Deck verified”.

Valve's CEO might be looking to integrate some metaverse features in the next Steam Deck iteration, as he mentions a possible VR component. Additionally, the price points might be increased, since the high-end Steam Deck model turned out to be the most popular during the pre-sales.

Frame-rate issues have apparently befallen Elden Ring on the PS5, Xbox Series X, and PC. Initial testing by Digital Foundry discovered that stutters and jitters frequently occur during Elden Ring gameplay, with a couple of workarounds suggested depending on the platform. FromSoftware’s action RPG has been met by universal acclaim from reviewers.

Congratulations on securing your Meta Quest headset and welcome to the metaverse. Believe it or not that’s not the cringiest thing you’ll hear this year. Just wait until your stepbrother tries to explain how he’s minting and selling NFTs in the metaverse even though he still cannot explain what blockchains are.

Tesla is working to bring the full Steam game portfolio to its cars' infotainment systems, some of which are already powered by AMD Ryzen and RDNA 2 GPUs capable of delivering PlayStation 5 level of gaming performance. Asked whether the Cybertruck will be able to run Cyberpunk 2077, too, Tesla's CEO answered "100%."

Design-wise, the PlayStation VR2 headset is taking quite a few cues from the PS5 console itself, while the hardware upgrades include a 4K HDR display with 90 / 120 Hz refresh rate and foveated rendering, plus haptic feedback, eye tracking and more.

The drive comes with a thin CNC aluminum heatsink designed to fit within the confines of the Sony Playstation 5 console. Maximum sequential transfer rates can reach 7000 MB/s read and 6600 MB/s write.

Digital Foundry has determined that Cyberpunk 2077 does not play at 4K on either the PlayStation 5 or Xbox Series X, despite CD Projekt Red claiming that this was now the case. The company's lauded ray-tracing features only introduce minimal visual improvements to Cyberpunk 2077 on Patch 1.5 too.

Capcom has officially announced Street Fighter 6 via a countdown website. A teaser was revealed, showing the iconic Ryu who was being challenged by Luke. More details of Street Fighter 6 are expected to be released during summer 2022.

PCIe4 drives are finally falling to more affordable price levels even for the higher-end models. The 1 TB XPG Gammix S70 Blade offers read rates of over 7000 MB/s to be faster than a 1 TB Samsung PM9A1.

The soon-to-launch Nintendo Switch Sports game will likely feature AMD FidelityFX Super Resolution (FSR) image upscaling when the Switch is connected to a 1080p display. Evidence for this was found in the EULA of the Switch Sports game that is slated to launch in the coming weeks.

The Steam Deck console has appeared on Geekbench with the CPU part of the custom AMD APU producing a similar result to desktop Ryzen 3000 APUs. The Steam Deck’s chipset has a CPU component based on Zen 2 architecture and the console also has an RDNA 2 GPU advantage.

It seems that CD Projekt Red has done a good job with its free next-gen update for Cyberpunk 2077. Extensive videos show that the game loads considerably faster on current-generation consoles than it did previously. Performance and graphics improvements are evident in Patch 1.5 too.

Nintendo has now confirmed that the Wii U and 3DS eShops will cease operations after March 2023. The company will gradually be disabling features such as ability to use credit cards and gift cards from May this year. What's probably more disheartening is that Nintendo actually removed a Q&A section that indicated Virtual Console games will not be available in any other manner and users will have to contend with the paltry selection available via Nintendo Switch Online subscription.