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The ROG Ally finally supports AFMF with iGPU driver V31.0.24027. (Image source: Notebookcheck)

ASUS releases new improvements for ROG Ally gaming handheld including AMD Fluid Motion Frames support

ASUS has announced a new set of updates for the ROG Ally. Arriving later today, the updates include provide AMD Fluid Motion Frames (AFMF) support, among other changes, which should deliver improved frame rates across the board fo...

Alex Alderson, 24 Apr 2024 20:14

According to Tom Henderson, the release of Assassin's Creed Hexe is not expected until 2026. (Source: YouTube / GameSpot)

First details on Assassin's Creed Hexe leaked: dark witch setting, magical powers and more

According to a reliable source, Assassin's Creed Hexe is set during the time of the burning of the witches and will feature a main character with magic abilities for the first time.

Marius Müller, 24 Apr 2024 20:06

Razer Blade 17 with a sleek build, i7-12800H, FHD screen, and RTX 3070 Ti drops by whopping 50% (Image source: Notebookcheck)

Deal | Sleek-looking Razer Blade 17 with capable gaming specs gets a heavy 50% discount

The Razer Blade 17 is enjoying a whopping 50% discount on Razer’s official site. While the gaming laptop is a little dated now, it still packs very capable specs. The variant that’s on sale equips Intel Core i7-12800H, Nvidia RTX ...

Abid Ahsan Shanto, 24 Apr 2024 20:01

The Miyoo A30 is the first of several new 2.8-inch retro gaming handhelds. (Image source: Miyoo)

Miyoo A30: New tiny retro gaming handheld released ahead of rival Anbernic and MagicX launches

The Miyoo A30 is a new retro gaming handheld with an Allwinner A33 chipset and a 2.8-inch display. Arriving before devices like the Anbernic RG28XX and the MagicX XU Mini M, the Miyoo A30 is available in four colours and two memor...

Alex Alderson, 24 Apr 2024 17:05

The Odyssey G65D appears to be a cheaper Odyssey G65B with similar specifications. (Image source: Best Buy)

New Samsung Odyssey G6 gaming monitor revealed with familiar specifications at lower price point

Best Buy has detailed the Odyssey G65D, an apparent successor to the Odyssey G65B. While the Samsung Odyssey G65D shares many specifications with its predecessor, it should arrive with a lower launch price.

Alex Alderson, 24 Apr 2024 16:15

The AYANEO Pocket S has been a long time coming. (Image source: AYANEO)

AYANEO Pocket S: Manufacturer reveals much later release than anticipated

AYANEO has outlined that the 'official launch event' for its AYANEO Pocket S gaming handheld will occur later this week. However, one of its regional social media channels has revealed that the Snapdragon G3x Gen 2-powered device ...

Alex Alderson, 23 Apr 2024 21:57

The Viper V3 Pro comes with a HyperPolling wireless dongle included in the box (Image source: Razer)

Razer releases Viper V3 Pro gaming mouse with 8,000 Hz wireless polling rate for $159.99

The Razer Viper V3 Pro features a Focus Pro Gen 2 sensor with 35,000 DPI, 3rd-gen optical mouse switches, and a HyperPolling dongle that allows for a wireless polling rate of up to 8,000 Hz.

Tudor Cibean, 23 Apr 2024 19:16

Modders have finally been able to get the Nintendo Switch to run and play GTA V (Image source: Nintendo [Edited])

Nintendo Switch finally runs GTA 5 with heavy modding

A modding group called Superstar South Studios was able to get GTA 5 running on the Nintendo Switch. While the handheld gaming console could play through the prologue chapter, it eventually crashes after a few minutes. Also, even ...

Abid Ahsan Shanto, 23 Apr 2024 18:49

The official name is "Tales of the Shire: A Lord of the Rings Game". (Source: YouTube / Tales of the Shire)

Animal Crossing with Hobbits: New Lord of the Rings game Tales of the Shire announced, release later this year

Yesterday, a new game in Middle-earth was announced in a trailer. This time, however, it doesn't seem to be about fights with orcs, but about the peaceful everyday life of a hobbit. The developer does not have much experience in t...

Marius Müller, 23 Apr 2024 18:49

Hisense has decided to offer two monitors under the 27G6K series. (Image source: Hisense)

Hisense debuts 27G6K and 27G6K-PRO gaming monitors with 240 Hz refresh rates

Hisense has started selling two new gaming monitors with 2.5K resolutions and 240 Hz refresh rates. Arriving hot on the heels of the 27G7K-PRO, the 27G6K and 27G6K-PRO also offer 1 ms GtG response times, among other features.

Alex Alderson, 23 Apr 2024 17:26

The next-gen gaming display will have next-gen refresh rate specs. (Source: LG)

LG previews availability expansion for next-gen 240/480Hz Dual Mode gaming monitor type

LG asserts that the display panel of the future will be able to act more like two monitors in one, as it will be able to support 2 different resolutions, each of which will have its own refresh rate. Mass production for the first-...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 23 Apr 2024 16:45

Razer Edge – Hidden gem for gamers?

After a bit of delay, the Razer Edge has now also been put through our review process. The device managed to impress us within its intended use case, but comes with a few pitfalls that may dampen the experience in everyday use. We...

Daniel Schmidt, 23 Apr 2024 15:27

The MagicX XU Mini M will run a Linux distribution like ArkOS. (Image source: @forthenextlive)

MagicX XU Mini M: New pocket-sized retro gaming handheld revealed with dual hall effect joysticks to rival Anbernic RG28XX and Miyoo A30

The MagicX XU Mini M is another 2.8-inch gaming handheld designed to play retro games. Likely competing with the Anbernic RG28XX and Miyoo A30 when it launches globally next month, the MagicX XU Mini M will distinguish itself from...

Alex Alderson, 23 Apr 2024 14:32

The RG28XX will serve as a small alternative to the RG35XX H. (Image source: @RetroGameCorps)

Anbernic RG28XX: Launch pricing and release date revealed for new N64 and Dreamcast retro gaming handheld

Anbernic has announced launch pricing and a release date for its latest compact gaming handheld. Arriving later this week for under $50, the Anbernic RG28XX contains an Allwinner H70 chipset, 1 GB of RAM and a 2.8-inch display for...

Alex Alderson, 23 Apr 2024 14:29

AM01: Mini PC is now officially available.

AM01: Chic mini PC with two Ryzen APUs now officially available

Ayaneo is now officially offering the AM01, a mini PC with plenty of retro charm. The model was previously only available as part of a crowdfunding campaign and is currently available with two different processors.

Silvio Werner, 23 Apr 2024 01:11

The Miyoo A30 should be available in multiple colours. (Image source: @GameboyJuntaro)

Miyoo A30: Full specifications for new retro gaming handheld detailed with Nintendo 64 emulation performance shown

The Miyoo A30 is on the horizon and is set to rival the Anbernic RG28XX. According to new reports, the Miyoo A30 will utilise an Allwinner A33 chipset that will be capable of emulating up to Nintendo 64 and PlayStation games acros...

Alex Alderson, 22 Apr 2024 23:20

HP has given the OMEN 17 a fresh look but less powerful components. (Image source: HP)

HP announces new OMEN 17 gaming laptop with switch to AMD Ryzen after almost a decade of Intel

HP has equipped the OMEN 17 with Intel processors since the laptop's introduction in 2016. The OMEN 17's reliance on Intel has changed with the OMEN 17 2024 though, which arrives with an AMD Ryzen 9 8945HS APU, as well as design a...

Alex Alderson, 22 Apr 2024 20:50

The AGON PRO AG256FS is slated to arrive this summer in Europe. (Image source: AOC)

New AOC gaming monitor revealed with release, specifications and pricing detailed

AOC has provided various details about the AGON PRO AG256FS, which will be one of its fastest gaming monitors to date. To be sold alongside the AGON PRO AG246FK from this summer onwards, the AGON PRO AG256FS features a 1080p IPS p...

Alex Alderson, 22 Apr 2024 20:23

Fallout 76 has been experiencing a renaissance of late thanks to the TV show, but will people be liking it as a game, or just as "more Fallout"? (Image: Bethesda Game Studios)

Fallout proves that people don't enjoy Bethesda's games, they just enjoy its worlds

CheckMag It's undeniable that Bethesda Game Studios has been a powerhouse in the RPG genre. Its flagship franchises, including Fallout, have repeatedly proven their staying power over the years thanks to Bethesda's tried-and-true open worl...

Matthew Lee, 22 Apr 2024 18:23

The AGON PRO AG246FK is one of two fast gaming monitors that AOC is releasing this summer. (Image source: AOC)

AOC unveils AGON PRO gaming monitor with 540 Hz refresh rate for €699

AOC has showcased a new ultra-fast gaming monitor aimed at Esports players. Reaching Europe this summer, the AOC AGON PRO AG246FK will line up for €699 with a 540 Hz refresh rate like the ASUS ROG Swift Pro PG248QP and BenQ Zowie ...

Alex Alderson, 22 Apr 2024 17:19

Assassin's Creed Red is being developed by the Ubisoft development studio in Quebec, Canada, which was also responsible for Odysse and Syndicate. (Source: Ubisoft)

Assassin's Creed Red leak allegedly reveals real name

The name of the latest Assassin's Creed spin-off was recently leaked on X (formerly Twitter), allowing new conclusions to be drawn about the game. The leaker also commented on planned DLCs.

Marius Müller, 22 Apr 2024 15:01

The Lenovo Legion Go has an upgradable storage drive. (Source: Notebookcheck)

Deal | Lenovo Legion Go with Z1 Extreme and QHD+ display drops to lowest price ever on Amazon

The Lenovo Legion Go with an AMD Ryzen Z1 Extreme processor, 16 GB of RAM, and 512 GB of storage is now enjoying a cool $70 off the $699.99 retail price. While difficult to recommend against the competition at full retail, Lenovo’...

Fawad Murtaza, 22 Apr 2024 14:53

Samsung Odyssey OLED G95SC (G9) curved gaming monitor (Source: Samsung)

Deal | 49-inch Samsung Odyssey OLED G95SC curved gaming monitor hits all-time low $1,099.99 once again

Available for less than a year and carrying a list price of $1,799.99, the 49-inch Samsung Odyssey OLED G95SC curved monitor labeled with the serial number LS49CG954SNXZA is now 39% off, so those interested can acquire it for just...

Codrut Nistor, 22 Apr 2024 14:02

New BIOS update and GPU driver for MSI Claw promises a decent performance jump (Image source: MSI)

MSI Claw BIOS update and new Intel GPU driver promise up to 43.5% performance boost

The MSI Claw might’ve just gotten the performance boost it required to catch up to its competitors. As announced by the company, with the new BIOS and GPU driver update, the Intel Meteor Lake gaming handheld can offer up to 43.5% ...

Abid Ahsan Shanto, 22 Apr 2024 11:56

There is a possibility of Helldivers 2 landing on Xbox (image via Steam)

Helldivers 2 Xbox port teased by industry insider

Industry insider Shpeshal_Nick has heard that Sony isn’t averse to the idea of bringing Helldivers 2 to Xbox. However, the talks are in very early stages and the actual port is unlikely to arrive anytime soon.

Anil Ganti, 22 Apr 2024 10:01

Tencent plans to release Dungeon & Fighter soon.

Tencent shares surge thanks to blockbuster game’s early debut

Tencent's stock surged after announcing the early launch of Dungeon & Fighter Mobile in China. The game is expected to boost Tencent's gaming revenue and comes amid a potential easing of gaming regulations.

Nitisha Upadhye, 22 Apr 2024 09:04

The AnberDeck does not modify the Anbernic RG353V itself. (Image source: u/gthing)

AnberDeck: Popular Anbernic retro gaming handheld transformed into Linux terminal with DIY project

A hobbyist has transformed a popular gaming handheld into a compact Linux terminal. Built around an Anbernic RG353V, the AnberDeck also adds a Blackberry BB9900 keyboard with a USB Type-C port, among other hardware changes.

Alex Alderson, 22 Apr 2024 00:38

YouTuber makes the Sony PSP 1000 get two modern features (Image source: Macho Nacho Productions)

2004 Sony PSP breathes new life with DIY HDMI and IPS screen mods

Macho Nacho Productions modded the classic Sony PSP 1000 and made it gain two features found in modern gaming handhelds: an IPS screen and an HDMI port. While both require a fair amount of DIY skills, they did turn out to be worth...

Abid Ahsan Shanto, 21 Apr 2024 14:39

The XPS 8960 with an RTX 4090 has been discounted by 26% in a new gaming PC sale (Image: Dell)

Deal | 4K-capable Dell XPS 8960 desktop gaming PC with RTX 4090 now discounted by $800

For a steeply discounted clearance sale price of $2,250, the Dell XPS 8960 offers the flagship Nvidia GeForce RTX 4090 graphics card and the fast Intel Core i7-13700 Raptor Lake processor with 16GB of upgradable memory.

Enrico Frahn, 20 Apr 2024 19:49

You can use Steam Remote Play on pretty much anything with a screen these days (Source: Steam)

5 of the best devices to use with your game streaming server including the Raspberry Pi 5

CheckMag If you have a gaming PC, it’s never been easier to stream games to any device in your house. Steam streaming is probably one of the most accessible solutions to stream games from your gaming PC, Valve even released their own hardw...

David Devey, 20 Apr 2024 19:20

Parsec, Steam and Sunshine, all have clients that will let you stream your gaming PC to pretty much anything (Source: Gamepur)

AMD Link and Nvidia GameStream have bitten the dust: Here are the 3 best solutions for streaming your gaming PC to any device

CheckMag AMD Link ended support in January and Nvidia GameStream is being actively removed from Shield devices in favour of Geforce Now. Fortunately, a number of other open and closed source solutions offer flexible and arguably better ex...

David Devey, 20 Apr 2024 19:11

You can get a refurbished 64 GB Steam Deck from Valve for just $279 (Image source: Notebookcheck)

Valve starts selling certified refurbished Steam Deck for just $279

Certified refurbished models of Valve Steam Deck are currently available for way less than their new options. For example, you can grab the 512 GB configuration of the gaming handheld for just $359, which is a generous $90 slashed...

Abid Ahsan Shanto, 20 Apr 2024 18:24

As long as the games are still available in Xbox Game Pass, subscribers can buy them 20 percent cheaper thanks to Microsoft's member discount. (Source: Xbox)

6 games will be removed from the Xbox Game Pass on April 30

On April 30, Xbox Game Pass subscribers will have to say goodbye to six games. If you don't want to miss out on one of the games, you can still get it at a significantly lower price at the moment thanks to Microsoft's member disco...

Marius Müller, 20 Apr 2024 15:15

Asus ROG Strix XG27ACS gaming monitor (Source: Asus)

Deal | 27-inch Asus ROG Strix XG27ACS 180 Hz gaming monitor drops to all-time low price on Amazon

Although it has no curved panel, the 27-inch Asus ROG Strix XG27ACS packs DisplayPort, HDMI, as well as USB-C connectivity, a 1440p resolution, and a 180 Hz refresh rate, along with a fast response time of 1 ms. With a list price ...

Codrut Nistor, 19 Apr 2024 20:07

Are high-end gaming laptops worth the hype? (Source: Lenovo)

Are high-end gaming laptops worth the hype? Top 4 premium models to consider in 2024

CheckMag Gaming laptops deliver impressive performance but often come with steep price tags. For gamers looking to level up their experience, it's crucial to determine which models justify their prices. Below are the top four high-end gami...

Triet Le, 19 Apr 2024 19:01

ASUS has finally acknowledged that some ROG Ally units suffer from SD card issues. (Image source: Notebookcheck)

ASUS ROG Ally: ASUS announces resolution and warranty extension for SD card failures

ASUS has finally acknowledged that it shipped some ROG Ally units with SD card readers that 'may not perform as expected'. While the company has not finalised a resolution for damaged SD cards and has expanded its warranty coverag...

Alex Alderson, 19 Apr 2024 18:19

Provenance multi-system emulator coming to iOS App Store soon

Provenance, another multi-system emulator built for iOS, is supposedly coming to the official App Store soon. It follows on the heels of the Delta emulator, which has already topped the App Store's Entertainment category.

Sam Medley, 19 Apr 2024 16:57

Razer Kishi Ultra debuts touted as ulitmate Full-Sized gaming controller for USB-C mobile devices

Razer touts its latest accessory as having reached the "God Tier" of mobile gaming controllers, conferring a "pro-grade console" experience on a wide range of devices with USB-C, such as the iPhone 15 as well as Android smartphone...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 18 Apr 2024 19:22

Delta multi-system emulator lands on official iOS App Store

Delta, the multi-system console emulator developer by Riley Testut, is now available on the official iOS App Store. The emulator was previously available only through Testut's AltStore service, which would use some iOS trickery to...

Sam Medley, 18 Apr 2024 18:06

The 2025 Redmi Smart TV A65 has been launched in China. (Image source: Xiaomi)

New Xiaomi 2025 A65 Redmi Smart TV with up to 120Hz refresh rate arrives

Xiaomi is now accepting pre-orders for the 2025 Redmi Smart TV A65 in China. The company suggests the model is suitable for gaming with a boosted 120Hz refresh rate. Other features include a pair of built-in speakers, HyperOS smar...

Polly Allcock, 18 Apr 2024 17:46

Epic Games is offering two things for free between April 18 and April 25. (Image source: Epic Games)

Epic Games is giving away a popular 90s-themed indie game and more for free this week

The Epic Games Store weekly game giveaway has been refreshed after providing Ghostrunner for free. Now, the storefront has discounted The Big Con, a popular 90s-themed indie title, as well as providing an otherwise expensive pack ...

Alex Alderson, 18 Apr 2024 17:38

The ROG Swift OLED PG39WCDM supports AMD FreeSync PremiumPro and NVIDIA G-SYNC. (Image source: ASUS)

ASUS fully reveals ROG Swift OLED PG39WCDM as LG UltraGear OLED 39GS95QE before delayed summer 2024 release

ASUS has finally shared a release window for the ROG Swift OLED PG39WCDM, three months after announcing the gaming monitor. Sharing its 240 Hz OLED panel with the LG UltraGear OLED 39GS95QE, the ASUS ROG Swift OLED PG39WCDM will n...

Alex Alderson, 18 Apr 2024 16:21

Baldur's Gate 3 was released on August 3, 2023 and was Game of the Year at the Game Awards 2023. (Source: PlayStation)

Interview with Baldur's Gate publisher: New games within the next five years

Now that Larian Studios and Wizards of the Coast have parted ways, the question naturally arises as to what successors are in the pipeline. In an interview with PC Gamer, Eugene Evans from Hasbro and Wizards of the Coast reveals w...

Marius Müller, 18 Apr 2024 16:08

Indie World was broadcast live on April 17, 2024 at 16:00. (Source: Nintendo)

Nintendo unveiled 17 new Switch titles at Indie World, with two games unexpectedly released as Shadow Drops

At yesterday's Indie World Showcase, Nintendo unveiled 17 new indie games for the Switch that will be released later this year. Two of them were unexpectedly released as Shadow Drops. Two other games can already be played as demos...

Marius Müller, 18 Apr 2024 15:57

The R35 Plus resembles recent Anbernic RG35XX releases but with a pair of joysticks. (Image source: SZDiiER)

SZDiiER R35 Plus released as new retro gaming handheld to take on Anbernic RG35XX series with dual joysticks

The SZDiiER R35 Plus is another retro gaming handheld that resembles recent Anbernic RG35XX releases. Available for under $40, the SZDiiER R35 Plus features a 3.5-inch IPS display, a 3,000 mAh battery and twin joysticks, among oth...

Alex Alderson, 18 Apr 2024 14:29

Tomb Raider Collection 1 will be available separately or with EXP-R and VS-R pre-orders. (Image source: Evercade)

Evercade announces Tomb Raider Collection 1 to coincide with retro gaming hardware refreshes

Evercade has offered up hardware refreshes of its popular EXP and VS game consoles. Now called the EXP-R and VS-R, the refreshes have been designed to make the EXP and VS more affordable while maintaining their core feature sets. ...

Alex Alderson, 18 Apr 2024 14:20

Lenovo's Legion Pro 5 Gen 8 is currently discounted to $1,299 at Walmart (Image source: Alex Wätzel)

Deal | Lenovo Legion Pro 5 with RTX 4070 and 32 GB RAM receives sizeable $641 discount

The Lenovo Legion Pro 5 Gen 8 gaming notebook comes equipped with a Ryzen 7 7745HX, 32 GB of RAM, a 1 TB SSD, and an RTX 4070 with a TGP of 140 W. Its 16-inch IPS screen has a refresh rate of up to 165 Hz, while the port selection...

Tudor Cibean, 18 Apr 2024 11:20