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Assassin's Creed Shadows protagonist Naoe looking down at a hidden blade wielded by a mystery person

Deal | 'Beautiful and intriguing' AAA open-world adventure game set in feudal Japan continues Steam sale deal less than 6 months after launch

Assassin's Creed Shadows, Ubisoft's most recent Assassin's Creed game, was discounted by 25% during the Steam Summer Sale, and Ubisoft has kept up this pricing despite the end of the Summer Sale. AC Shadows has quite a positive re...

Julian van der Merwe, 13 Jul 2025 21:48

Resident Evil 6 will give you many hours of gameplay on a single charge, but you probably won't want to (Image Source: Notebookcheck)

Resident Evil 6 would make a great battery sipping handheld experience, except it's unplayable

CheckMag After reading reviews saying it was a good action game, just not a good Resident Evil game, I decided to give Resident Evil 6 a go. The low system requirements would make a great battery sipping handheld game, except it's unplayab...

David Devey, 13 Jul 2025 12:53

Donkey Kong Bananza retail case like the copies leaked on eBay is shown (Image source: Best Buy)

Donkey Kong Bananza physical version already for sale as copies of Nintendo Switch 2 game leak on eBay

Some gamers may not have to wait until the Donkey Kong Bananza release date to experience the Switch 2 title. A stack of sealed retail cases has appeared on eBay, with buyers paying extra for the opportunity. The retail Switch 2 l...

Adam Corsetti, 13 Jul 2025 01:42

Nintendo Switch 2 pictured with Game-Key Card (Image source: Nintendo of America with edits)

Nintendo conducts Game-Key Card survey, as criticisms mount about format for Switch 2 games

Nintendo is seeking opinions on the highly debated Game-Key Cards in its home country. The Japanese survey investigates what aspects of the format confuse gamers. Physical media supporters oppose these Switch 2 games, which rely o...

Adam Corsetti, 12 Jul 2025 22:04

An electric Tesla Cybertruck (Image source: Motor Trend)

Grok AI arrives in Tesla vehicles in latest software update

Tesla is rolling out software update 2025.26 for its cars, adding multiple features. The standout feature is Grok (Beta) in the US, but the release also contains Light Sync, audio settings, dashcam, and charging info improvements,...

David Odejide, 12 Jul 2025 18:54

The banner for the Gear Up for Borderlands 4 Humble Bundle is shown (Image source: Humble Bundle)

Deal | A Humble Bundle with all Steam games in a popular RPG shooter series slashes their price from $279 to $16

Borderlands is an addictive mix of looter shooters and action-RPG games. To celebrate the upcoming Borderlands 4 release date, a new Humble Bundle packages eight mainline titles and spin-offs. Some games have rarely sold for less ...

Adam Corsetti, 12 Jul 2025 01:33

Judas screenshot showing woman leaning on glass

New game from Bioshock creator forgoes microtransactions and live service for old school experience: 'You buy the game and you get the whole thing'

The co-founder of the studio behind Judas has confirmed that the upcoming sci-fi shooter will remain true to its classic single-player shooter origins, opting to focus on exceptional storytelling instead of gimmicks like live-serv...

Julian van der Merwe, 12 Jul 2025 01:29

The new Pebble app is for the Core 2 Duo (pictured) and Core Time 2 smartwatches. (Image source: Eric Migicovsky via X.com)

New Pebble app for Core 2 Duo and Core Time 2 smartwatches appears

Core Device’s new Pebble app has been spotted at the Google Play Store. It will support the upcoming Core 2 Duo and Core Time 2 smartwatches, as well as several older Pebble wearables. Screenshots of the app reveal some of the wat...

Polly Allcock, 12 Jul 2025 00:48

Outer Wilds in game screenshot showing angler fish structure

Deal | Steam sale: Award-winning top-tier open-world sci-fi mystery game drops to record-low price

Outer Wilds, a 3D adventure puzzle game that won multiple Game of the Year awards, including the BAFTA Best Game of 2020 award, is available for a new low price of $14.99, which is a 40% discount from the regular price. Search for...

Julian van der Merwe, 11 Jul 2025 22:25

The Vivo X200 Ultra impressed us with ground-breaking cameras during our recent review. (Image source: Notebookcheck)

Vivo releases new update for Vivo X200 Ultra packed with camera improvements

Vivo has released a new update for its X200 Ultra flagship ahead of schedule, packed with changes aimed at improving the device's camera capabilities in various areas. Not only that, but the company has teased that sRAW support an...

Alex Alderson, 11 Jul 2025 20:10

Mark Cerny during a PlayStation event, seated beside a PS5 console and DualSense controllers. (Image Source: Sony Interactive Entertainment)

Mark Cerny says RDNA 5 includes engineering work from PS6 development

AMD’s next-gen chips and Sony’s upcoming hardware will likely share key architectural similarities, pointing to a deeper co-design strategy shaping both ecosystems.

Anmol Dubey, 11 Jul 2025 18:44

The Galaxy Z Flip7 connected wirelessly with a NexDock XL. (Image source: Michael Fisher)

Galaxy Z Flip7: Samsung confirms DeX desktop mode support but with a key drawback

The Galaxy Z Flip7 is the first in the series to feature an Exynos chipset. Surprisingly, the device is also the first to offer Samsung DeX connectivity, with the popular desktop mode available after a prolonged wait. Sadly, the l...

Alex Alderson, 11 Jul 2025 17:49

Artificial Agency's behaviour engine enables lifelike in-game characters and directors that adapt dynamically to players (Image source: Artificial Agency)

Artificial Agency unveils behaviour engine to reshape AI in gaming

Artificial Agency's new behaviour engine introduces adaptive AI to gaming, letting characters and game directors respond in real time to player choices.

Louise Burke, 11 Jul 2025 17:13

The Zepp App Food Log feature (pictured) has been improved. (Image source: Zepp Health)

Amazfit quietly improves Zepp app feature in new update

The Zepp App Food Log feature has been improved for users of various Amazfit smartwatches and fitness trackers. The company has recently added the ability to save your favourite food items, a much requested feature. This should ma...

Polly Allcock, 11 Jul 2025 16:48

Booklore allows you to host your own e-book library, but the difficulty of obtaining DRM free ebooks makes this a self-hosted app only for those happy to operate in grey legal areas (Image Source: Notebookcheck)

Booklore is the Plex of self hosted e-book libraries, but is sadly irrelevant when DRM free e-books are so hard to obtain legally

CheckMag Booklore is the Plex or Immich of e-books. A beautiful, self-hosted way to manage and read your own e-book library. But while movies are easy to rip from physical media we own, it's a lot harder to do the same for a book, making B...

David Devey, 11 Jul 2025 06:59

Fantasy General II game menu screenshot showing a dragon and an army with a city in the background

Deal | $39.99 game free on Steam for limited time: Highly rated fantasy strategy game with in-depth RPG progression and wealth of content gets limited-time giveaway

Fantasy General II is currently free to claim on Steam. The turn-based strategy game features all the trappings of a typical high fantasy setting, including epic battles with dragons, giant spiders, armies of undead warriors, and ...

Julian van der Merwe, 11 Jul 2025 01:00

Nintendo Switch OLED pictured below MIG Switch (Image source: Amazon with edits)

Nintendo closes down popular sites for downloading Switch ROMs in latest effort to combat piracy

Nintendo's latest piracy crackdown has claimed a high-traffic source of Switch ROMs. Before the FBI domain seizure, the website linked to files compatible with a Switch emulator. The action follows similar measures taken against e...

Adam Corsetti, 10 Jul 2025 23:45

Garmin’s Forerunner 55 smartwatch (pictured) is receiving a new stable update. (Image source: Garmin)

Garmin Forerunner smartwatch gets stable update with notification bug fix

Garmin has released a new update for an older Forerunner smartwatch. Software version 11.03 is another minor update for the wearable, tackling an issue linked to one type of notification. According to a post in the Garmin forum, i...

Polly Allcock, 10 Jul 2025 20:28

The Garmin Forerunner 945 LTE smartwatch (pictured) is receiving a new update. (Image source: Garmin)

Garmin releases new Forerunner smartwatch update with improved pairing

The Garmin software version 17.40 update is currently rolling out to users of a Forerunner smartwatch. Following a recent beta, this stable release brings an improvement for pairing alongside three bug fixes. According to the comp...

Polly Allcock, 10 Jul 2025 20:20

Mycopunk screenshot with robot hands and text reeading work hard play harder

New Steam co-op FPS loaded with satirical comedy and standout gameplay launches at promised '4 for the price of 1 Borderlands' pricing

Mycopunk is a mission-based co-op shooter that is launching on Steam Early Access today, July 10. The launch comes after the game's free Next Fest demo attracted over 120,000 players earlier this year. No pricing has been announce...

Julian van der Merwe, 10 Jul 2025 18:41

1440p monitor like one used by Steam gamers pictured (Image source: Asus, Steam with edits)

More Steam games are being played on 1440p monitors, as pricey GPUs limit 4K adoption

1440p monitor and laptop models are finding more popularity among gamers. The June Steam survey confirms that support for 4K displays is also growing, but extremely slowly. 1080p remains the most common resolution, as higher-end G...

Adam Corsetti, 10 Jul 2025 17:26

Xiaomi 15 and 14T Pro are among the first phones reported to receive the Android 16 HyperOS update (Image source: Xiaomi - edited)

Stable Android 16 HyperOS update rolls out to some supported global Xiaomi phones

It seems the Android 16 HyperOS update has started to roll out to global smartphones. The Xiaomi 15 is reported to be the first to receive it, and the company has also apparently rolled out the new version to the international 14T...

Abid Ahsan Shanto, 10 Jul 2025 17:16

Humblecraft: RTS Rush Humble Bundle banner for deal with 10 games (Image source: Humble Bundle)

Deal | A new RTS Humble Bundle deal offers 10 Steam games worth $164 for as low as $10

RTS games appeal to buyers who enjoy a combination of base building and tactical combat. The Humblecraft: RTS Rush package demonstrates this variety, with options for novice and experienced players. Boasting 10 titles, the new Hum...

Adam Corsetti, 10 Jul 2025 01:53

The Switch 2 and Steam Deck pictured with Cyberpunk 2077 artwork (Image source: Nintendo of America, Valve, Steam with edits)

Steam Deck and Switch 2 performance compared in Cyberpunk 2077, with one handheld thriving when docked

Cyberpunk 2077: Ultimate Edition is a showcase for improved Switch 2 performance. Digital Foundry ran several benchmarks to see how the Steam Deck fares against the new handheld. Depending on how gamers use the systems, one option...

Adam Corsetti, 09 Jul 2025 22:32

Garmin's Health Connect synchronisation supports all current smartwatches including the Fenix 8 pictured here. (Image source: Garmin)

Garmin officially reveals Google Health Connect support for wearables

Garmin has finally officially announced support for Google's Health Connect platform. A service for synchronising data across multiple platforms, Garmin stresses that it cannot draw upon the other data that Health Connect receives...

Alex Alderson, 09 Jul 2025 22:28

Garmin’s Instinct 3 AMOLED smartwatch (pictured) is receiving beta version 10.16. (Image source: Garmin)

New Garmin smartwatch beta update tackles chart-related issue

The Garmin smartwatch software beta version 10.16 is on the way to some users. This over-the-air update is said to resolve a problem with one of the charts displayed on the wearable. Plus, users have recently flagged other issues ...

Polly Allcock, 09 Jul 2025 19:05

Windows 11 banner shown on Microsoft News (Image source: Microsoft News with edits)

The Windows 11 25H2 update enables some users to remove pesky apps and bloatware from the OS

Some default Windows apps may be essential tools, while others exist to annoy. The Windows 11 25H2 update, currently in testing, empowers users to remove bloatware more easily. However, the tweaks depend on the Group Policy Editor...

Adam Corsetti, 09 Jul 2025 17:55

The Philips Hue app (pictured) version 5.46 lacks new features. (Image source: Philips Hue)

Philips Hue rolls out new minor smart home app update

Philips Hue has shared an update for users of its smart home app. Version 5.46 appears to be a relatively minor release, lacking in new features or improvements. However, a feature has been unlocked for users of the brand’s smart ...

Polly Allcock, 09 Jul 2025 17:14

Garmin's latest update for the Enduro 3 and other smartwatches brings a few new bug fixes to the table. (Image source: Garmin)

Garmin offers new update for latest high-end smartwatches with custom focus mode and timer improvements

Garmin has delivered another new update to its current flagship smartwatches as it works towards delivering finalised v17.xx software. The fourth build distributed this beta period, Beta Version 17.14 brings fresh bug fixes to the...

Alex Alderson, 09 Jul 2025 15:25

Google Photos is 10 years old. (Image source: Google)

Google Photos: Image editor to get new design and features in August

We're all familiar with Google's free and popular image editor. According to Mountain View, the Google Photos app (still known to many as Picasa) is set to receive a major update in August. This will not only improve the look of t...

Matthias Zellmer, 09 Jul 2025 12:41

Bitchat sends messages via Bluetooth in order to protect user privacy (Image source: Jack Dorsey, edited)

WhatsApp alternative bitchat sends messages offline to maintain privacy and protect against censorship

The new chat app is designed to transmit messages via Bluetooth, and not over the internet. Thereby, bitchat aims to protect user privacy as it works without a SIM card or even Wi-Fi connection.

Hannes Brecher, 09 Jul 2025 02:02

Croc Legend of the Gobbos screenshot showing Croc jumping over lava

Charming 1997 puzzle platformer remaster gets imminent Steam release

Croc Legend of the Gobbos remaster will launch on Steam "soon," after launching earlier this year on GOG. The remake of the 1997 3D platformer retails for $29.99 and is discounted to $22.49 on GOG, so similar pricing is to be expe...

Julian van der Merwe, 08 Jul 2025 19:01

Vault Boy artwork from Fallout 4 shown (Image source: Epic Games with edits)

Microsoft reportedly focusing on new Fallout games and remasters after Xbox Studios upheaval

Several Xbox games in development may reward patient Fallout fanatics. Fallout 3 Remastered remains in the pipeline, while other spinoffs and sequels are possible. A recent podcast has confirmed that Fallout 5 is unlikely to arriv...

Adam Corsetti, 08 Jul 2025 18:00

Xbox Game Pass Standard banner is shown (Image source: Xbox Wire)

Update | Microsoft accused of misrepresenting Xbox Game Pass profits by ignoring game development costs

With so many day-one Xbox Game Pass games, some analysts question if the service is profitable. There are now indications that Microsoft hasn't considered all the expenses in its calculations. Update: New source claims Game Pass i...

Adam Corsetti, 08 Jul 2025 14:03

PS Plus Premium submission process for classic games revealed, as subscribers demand more additions

One benefit of a PS Plus Premium subscription is a catalog of retro games. Sadly, the library isn't growing as quickly as some gamers would like. A new interview describes how Sony often waits for publishers and developers to subm...

Adam Corsetti, 08 Jul 2025 01:42

Xiaomi is rolling out a new update for the Smart Band 10 (Image source: Xiaomi)

Xiaomi Smart Band 10 software update introduces new features

Xiaomi is expanding the feature set of a new wearable that hit the global market just a few days ago. Owners of the Xiaomi Band 10 can look forward to new functions, and the general user experience has been improved as well.

Silvio Werner, 07 Jul 2025 19:59

The Velvet Sundown official image on Spotify bio. (Image source: Spotify)

Real or AI: Band confirms use of artificial intelligence for its music on Spotify

While it is hard to establish how much of The Velvet Sundown’s music is AI generated, it has been confirmed that this project involves the support of AI for characters, lyrics, music, and stories. New AI album dropping on July 14....

Vineet Washington, 07 Jul 2025 19:53

A PC running Windows 11, which has become the most popular desktop OS in the world. (Image source: Lenovo)

Windows 11 finally overtakes Windows 10 as world’s top desktop OS

Windows 11 has officially surpassed Windows 10 to become the world’s most popular desktop OS, now running on 52% of all Windows PCs. The milestone comes just months before Windows 10’s end of support, marking a major shift as Micr...

Andrew Sozinov, 07 Jul 2025 17:50

Ubisoft EULA demanding consumers destroy delisted games adds fuel to Stop Killing Games movement

The EULA that accompanies delisted Ubisoft games requires players to destroy their purchases. Stop Killing Games is fighting to keep titles working after companies abandon them. A major representative for EU publishers opposes sol...

Adam Corsetti, 07 Jul 2025 17:24

The Pixel 9 series is said to suffer from several device-breaking bugs after being updated to Google's latest public Android 16 build. (Image source: Triyansh Gill & Unsplash)

Google Pixel 9 and Pixel 9 Pro owners complain en masse about device-breaking bugs after latest Android 16 update

Google was the first Android OEM to offer stable Android 16 builds to its smartphones. A recent update appears to have caused countless bugs for the Pixel 9, Pixel 9 Pro, Pixel 9 Pro XL and Pixel 9 Pro Fold, though. While Google i...

Alex Alderson, 07 Jul 2025 16:08

Final Fantasy 9 banner showing original artwork (Image source: Nintendo of America)

Insider hints at cancellation of Final Fantasy 9 remake as 25th anniversary of Square Enix game arrives

With many Square Enix games reimagining classics, fans thought a Final Fantasy 9 remake was inevitable. Sadly, the 25th anniversary of the RPG may not include a reveal for the PS1 title. A trusted insider claims that, as of a mont...

Adam Corsetti, 07 Jul 2025 00:46

Original Super Smash Bros N64 box art is shown (Image source: Walmart)

Leak hints that Super Smash Bros. is the next N64 game headed to Nintendo Switch Online and Switch consoles

Super Smash Bros. remains conspicuously absent from the Nintendo Switch Online lineup of N64 games. A new leak has given fans hope that it may come to the streaming service on Switch consoles. An official video about Nintendo Clas...

Adam Corsetti, 06 Jul 2025 21:41

An update to Android 16 can cause issues with some glucose monitors (Image source: Abott)

No connection to blood sugar monitor: How Android updates can turn into a health hazard

Connection issues with Bluetooth devices or missing notifications are often just minor inconveniences. However, these can also lead to serious health problems for certain users, such as diabetics who are using a blood sugar monito...

Silvio Werner, 06 Jul 2025 20:06

Connectivity Labs (Image source: Antony Muchiri)

Your Samsung phone has a secret Wi-Fi menu you should start using

CheckMag Connectivity Labs is a handy tool that offers a surprising level of control and diagnostic information for your wireless networking needs.

Antony Muchiri, 06 Jul 2025 17:03

Green Hell screenshot showing amazonian tribesmen in a camp at night

Deal | 75% off on Steam: Devilishly difficult indie open-world survival craft game with 70,000+ positive reviews and intricate gameplay at $6.24 in Summer Sale deal

Green Hell is on sale for just $6.24 during the Steam Summer Sale, thanks to a 75% discount. The challenging open-world survivalcraft staple drops you into the Amazon rainforest and tasks you with survival as you search for your m...

Julian van der Merwe, 05 Jul 2025 23:17

Banner showing day-one Xbox Game Pass games (Image source: Xbox Wire)

Arkane Studios founder suggests day-one Xbox Game Pass games contributed to loss of Microsoft jobs

Some critics claim that Xbox Game Pass played a role in Microsoft closing more game studios. Raphael Colantonio, the founder of Arkane Studios, doesn't think the service benefits developers. As day-one Xbox Game Pass games attract...

Adam Corsetti, 05 Jul 2025 22:00

Mario and Princess Peach in The Super Mario Bros. Movie (Image source: UIP Singapore)

Nintendo suggests films based on other IPs will follow The Legend of Zelda and Super Mario Bros. movies

Nintendo movies premiering at cinemas worldwide may become a regular occurrence. The company's President alluded to future projects at a recent shareholders meeting. Nintendo will release a sequel to The Super Mario Bros. Movie in...

Adam Corsetti, 04 Jul 2025 23:12

StarRupture screenshot shows player fighting an alien enemy

New open-world co-op survival game coming to Steam in August packs gruelling FPS combat, survival, and factory sim gaming in a hostile alien world

StarRupture is a promising new co-op base builder survival game, from Green Hell developer Creepy Jar, pits players against a hostile environment on an alien planet constantly battered by calamities. It is up to you and your crew ...

Julian van der Merwe, 04 Jul 2025 21:34

Garmin has delivered another 11 changes to its latest high-end smartwatches. (Image source: Garmin)

Garmin releases new update for flagship smartwatches to address new smartwatch crashes

Garmin has delivered another new update for the Enduro 3, Fenix E, Fenix 8 and Tactix 8. Rolling out worldwide now, Beta Version 17.13 contains eleven significant changes for eligible smartwatches as Garmin builds towards deliveri...

Alex Alderson, 04 Jul 2025 19:50

Switch 2 Mario Kart Bundle showing higher price of new console (Image source: Best Buy with edits)

Nintendo President again defends Switch 2 price and suggests alternatives for younger gamers

The Switch 2 price has stretched the budget of gamers accustomed to more affordable Nintendo consoles. In a conference with investors, the Nintendo boss emphasized that the company is not abandoning the original handheld. The gami...

Adam Corsetti, 04 Jul 2025 17:55