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Whether Philippe Tremblay's statements caused the recent slump in Ubisoft's share price remains unclear. (Source: Ubisoft)

Ubisoft share price in free fall: Gamers "no longer need to own games"

Ubisoft's share price experienced a dramatic slump recently. Controversial statements made by Philippe Tremblay, who heads Ubisoft's gaming subscription service, are considered to have been a possible cause.

Marius Müller, 20 Jan 2024 00:18

ASRock has not set a release date for the Phantom Gaming PG27QFW2A. (Image source: ASRock)

ASRock Phantom Gaming PG27QFW2A arrives as new 27-inch gaming monitor with 1440p and 400 Hz capabilities

ASRock has revealed the Phantom Gaming PG27QFW2A, an upcoming gaming monitor built around a 27-inch IPS panel. While many gaming monitors of the same panel size already exist, few combine the resolution and refresh rate of the Pha...

Alex Alderson, 19 Jan 2024 23:40

The PGO27QFS2A is one of four unreleased 27-inch ASRock gaming monitors, PG27FF1A pictured. (Image source: ASRock)

ASRock Phantom Gaming PGO27QFS2A debuts with 1440p and 240 Hz OLED panel

The ASRock Phantom Gaming PGO27QFS2A is a forthcoming OLED gaming monitor that will operate natively at 1440p and 240 Hz. ASRock has confirmed several other details too, including VESA DisplayHDR 400 True Black certification and H...

Alex Alderson, 19 Jan 2024 23:34

The Phantom Gaming PGO270W2A will have a flat panel, PG27FF1A pictured. (Image source: ASRock)

ASRock Phantom Gaming PGO270W2A teased as a new gaming monitor with a modern 360 Hz OLED panel

ASRock has previewed the Phantom Gaming PGO270W2A, a 27-inch gaming monitor. Built around what could be a Samsung Display QD-OLED panel like the Dell Alienware AW2725DF, MSI MAG 271QPX, and MSI MPG 271QRX, the ASRock Phantom Gamin...

Alex Alderson, 19 Jan 2024 23:30

The PGO34QRT2A is another of ASRock's Phantom Gaming monitors, PG32WQ15R3A pictured. (Image source: ASRock)

ASRock Phantom Gaming PGO34QRT2A previewed as new curved OLED gaming monitor with 1440p resolution and 240 Hz refresh rate

The PGO34QRT2A is another ASRock gaming monitor that sits within its Phantom Gaming brand. Sporting a 1440p and 240 Hz OLED panel, the ASRock Phantom Gaming PGO34QRT2A is also VESA DisplayHDR 400 True Black certified, has three vi...

Alex Alderson, 19 Jan 2024 23:26

The PG27FFX2A is possibly the fastest 520 Hz IPS gaming monitor around, PG27QF2A pictured. (Image source: ASRock)

ASRock Phantom Gaming PG27FFX2A to launch as first gaming monitor with 520 Hz IPS panel

The PG27FFX2A is one of several upcoming 27-inch gaming monitors that ASRock intends to sell under with Phantom Gaming branding. However, it is the only one that delivers a 520 Hz refresh rate across its 1080p IPS panel. Other hig...

Alex Alderson, 19 Jan 2024 23:21

The ONEXPLAYER X1 will start at $859 globally with a Core Ultra 5 125H processor. (Image source: One-Netbook)

ONEXPLAYER X1: Global pricing and release date confirmed for powerful new gaming handheld

One-Netbook has confirmed full global pricing and availability for the ONEXPLAYER X1. Launching in under a week's time, the ONEXPLAYER X1 will combine modern Intel Meteor Lake processors and Arc iGPUs with a 65 Wh battery and a 10...

Alex Alderson, 19 Jan 2024 22:48

MIG Switch: The flashcard is available for pre-order

MIG Switch: Flashcard for Nintendo Switch is now available for pre-order, first review proves functionality on current Switch and firmware

The MIG Switch, the first flash card for the Nintendo Switch, is now available for pre-order. The functionality of the card is already described in detail in an extensive video - according to that, the system works quite smoothly ...

Silvio Werner, 19 Jan 2024 15:30

The MSI Claw is Intel's first Meteor Lake gaming handheld, and it shows some serious promise. (Image source: MSI - edited)

MSI Claw A1M: 4 epic features that turn the latest gaming handheld into a Steam Deck killer

CheckMag The Intel Core Ultra 7 CPU and its Arc iGPU in the MSI Claw A1M are set to break AMD's apparent monopoly on gaming handhelds, but hall-effect joysticks and a Thunderbolt 4 port are also strengths that cannot be ignored with this p...

Julian van der Merwe, 18 Jan 2024 22:04

The MPG 272QPX is one of the only monitors around that combines a 1440p IPS panel with a 500 Hz native resolution. (Image source: TFT Central)

MSI MPG 272QPX: New 27-inch gaming monitor debuts with 1,152 Mini LED backlight zones and 500 Hz refresh rate

The MSI MPG 272QPX is one of the first monitors that combines 1440p and 500 Hz visuals with 1,152 Mini LED backlights across a 27-inch display. Based around an IPS panel that also delivers 0.5 ms GtG response times, the MSI MPG 27...

Alex Alderson, 18 Jan 2024 17:11

The VX2758-4K-PRO-2 is a mid-range gaming monitor with a 4K resolution, four video inputs and a 160 Hz refresh rate. (Image source: ViewSonic)

ViewSonic VX2758-4K-PRO-2 debuts as affordable new 4K gaming monitor with four video inputs

ViewSonic has launched the VX2758-4K-PRO-2, a 27-inch gaming monitor reliant on a Fast IPS panel that delivers 1 ms GtG response times. The ViewSonic VX2758-4K-PRO-2 has started life in China, where it retails for under ~$250 at c...

Alex Alderson, 18 Jan 2024 17:02

The ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 comes with a chunky 240 W power adaptor that charges the machine to 50% in just 30 minutes.

Deal | Mid-range ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (2023) with RTX 4070 drops to lowest ever price at Best Buy

A mid-range configuration of the ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (2023) gaming laptop with an RTX 4070 GPU is currently enjoying a sizeable 24% price cut at Best Buy. The reduced rate is a record-low making the machine a potential bargain c...

Fawad Murtaza, 18 Jan 2024 08:52

Grand Theft Auto VI trailer ticks another achievement (Image source: Rockstar)

GTA 6 becomes second most popular game trailer on YouTube

The GTA 6 trailer broke a couple of records after it dropped. For example, it became the most-viewed non-music YouTube video in the initial 24-hour period, with over 90 million views. The first trailer of Grand Theft Auto 6 has no...

Abid Ahsan Shanto, 18 Jan 2024 07:56

Lenovo debuts Legion C140 2024 GaN charger with 140W fast charging support (Image source: Lenovo)

Lenovo Legion C140 2024 GaN charger launches with 140W PD 3.1 fast charging support

Lenovo has launched a gallium nitride (GaN) charging solution that's compatible with gaming laptops. Called Lenovo Legion C140 2024 GaN, the charging brick can offer 140W fast charging and has support for Power Delivery 3.1 (PD 3....

Abid Ahsan Shanto, 18 Jan 2024 06:26

Steam Deck owners are having troubles running The Finals on their handheld gaming PCs. (Image source: Embark Studios - edited)

The Finals update sours Steam Deck users' excitement with game crashes, broken voice chat on SteamOS and Linux

An update to popular FPS, The Finals, breaks compatibility with the Steam Deck and Linux. While the game still seems playable, players report in-game crashes and broken voice chat — a bit of a setback in a team-based game where ta...

Julian van der Merwe, 18 Jan 2024 05:59

Nvidia GeForce Game Ready Driver 546.65 update in GeForce Experience (Source: Own)

Nvidia's first driver package of 2024 comes with GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER support

In addition to zero-day support for the new GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER, the first Game Ready driver package of the year also comes with DLSS 2 optimizations for Palworld alongside GeForce Experience optimal settings for five titles, n...

Codrut Nistor, 17 Jan 2024 22:52

AOC has given the AGON AG275QZW a striking white finish. (Image source: AOC)

AOC AGON AG275QZW released as new 260 Hz and 1440p gaming monitor with USB hub

AOC has now released the AGON AG275QZW, starting in China. Available in an eye-catching white finish, the AGON AG275QZW combines a 27-inch and 1440p IPS monitor with various features, including four video connections and a USB hub...

Alex Alderson, 17 Jan 2024 18:36

The Mega 95 appears to be the MegaRetroN HD in handheld form. (Image source: Hyperkin)

Hyperkin Mega 95 debuts as new retro gaming handheld designed to play SEGA Genesis and SEGA Mega Drive cartridges

The Mega 95 is Hyperkin's latest attempt at creating a device designed to play SEGA Genesis and SEGA Mega Drive cartridges. Launching with a 5-inch display and up to 10 hours of battery life, the Hyperkin Mega 95 will also ship wi...

Alex Alderson, 17 Jan 2024 18:24

The HyperKin DuchesS in white. (Image source: Hyperkin)

Hyperkin DuchesS: Updated Duke Xbox controller shown with hall effect joysticks and triggers

Hyperkin has turned its attention to refreshing Microsoft's 'Controller S', which shipped with Japanese versions of the Xbox. The Hyperkin DuchesS has been showcased in black and white finishes, all with wired connections that als...

Alex Alderson, 17 Jan 2024 18:20

The Redmi G34WQ has a modest curvature of 15500R. (Image source: Xiaomi)

Xiaomi Redmi G34WQ reveals itself as new affordable curved gaming monitor with 180 Hz refresh rate

Xiaomi has introduced the Redmi G34WQ, a new 34-inch curved gaming monitor that outputs natively at 1440p. Sporting a 21:9 aspect ratio and a 1500R curvature, the Xiaomi Redmi G34WQ also has four video connections and delivers a 1...

Alex Alderson, 17 Jan 2024 18:14

The Z-Pocket Game Bubble should be able to emulate more than SEGA Game Gear titles. (Image source: Retro CN)

Z-Pocket Game Bubble showcased as new retro gaming handheld with SEGA Game Gear styling

The Z-Pocket Game Bubble is a new retro gaming handheld that should land later this year. Combining a 3.5-inch display with a Rockchip RK3566 chipset, the Z-Pocket Game Bubble aims to replicate a SEGA Game Gear, although its hardw...

Alex Alderson, 17 Jan 2024 18:07

The Wii Shop is back... sort of. (Image via iStock and Nintendo w/ edits)

Homebrew version of Wii Shop enters public beta under name RiiShop

A homebrew version of the Nintendo's Wii Shop, which officially closed in January 2019, is now available as a public beta. Dubbed the "RiiShop," this storefront aims to accurately recreate the original Wii Shop, complete with all ...

Sam Medley, 17 Jan 2024 17:58

Hefty discounts but only for Q1 2024. (Image Source: AMD)

AMD Radeon RX 7900 XT GPUs officially discounted to $749, down to $709.99 on Newegg and Amazon

AMD claims that the RX 7900 XT is now more affordable than the Nvidia RTX 4070 Ti, yet this price drop is most likely prompted by the launch of the RTX 4000 Super cards. Additionally, AMD is lowering the RX 7900 GRE price to $549.

Bogdan Solca, 17 Jan 2024 17:39

STALKER 2: Heart of Chornobyl is delayed again (Image source: Steam)

STALKER 2 gets delayed again, but with a "final release date"

STALKER 2 has had a pretty rough run. GSC Game World, the game's developers, has faced many challenges since the title was announced in 2010. As per the previous announcement, it was scheduled for Q1 2024 but has now been delayed ...

Abid Ahsan Shanto, 17 Jan 2024 11:31

Valve may launch the Steam Deck 2 by the end of 2026 (image via Valve)

Steam Deck 2 CPU and GPU specs purportedly revealed by sketchy leak

A Chiphell poster states that Valve plans to launch the Steam Deck 2 sometime in late 2026. It is said to feature a 90 Hz 900p OLED panel and a 6-core CPU.

Anil Ganti, 16 Jan 2024 21:43

The Finals has finally arrived on Linux, but it might be wise to temper expectations. (Image source: Embark Studios / Unsplash)

Massive FPS game The Finals playable on Steam Deck and Linux in latest update — developer mum on surprise compatibility

Popular free-to-play FPS The Finals has mysteriously started supporting Linux. Fans may want to temper their excitement, as Embark Studios has not officially acknowledged or announced support for the open-source operating system.

Julian van der Merwe, 16 Jan 2024 17:33

The RedMagic Realm has a silver finish and RGB lighting. (Image source: RedMagic)

RedMagic Realm released as new curved QD-OLED gaming monitor with huge screen size

RedMagic has finally released the Realm, a massive curved gaming monitor based around a Samsung Display QD-OLED panel. Mirroring competitors from AOC, ASUS, Philips and MSI, the RedMagic Realm outputs at 1440p, 240 Hz and is VESA ...

Alex Alderson, 16 Jan 2024 17:20

CES 2024 | Geekom showcases APro8 Max mini PC with AMD Hawk Point APU and Radeon RX 7600M XT dGPU

This model is powered by either the Ryzen 9 8940HS or Ryzen 7 8840HS and the 1 liter case can fit the additional RX 7600M XT dGPU. Port selection highlights include 2x USB4 ports, 2x 2.5 GbE jacks and an SD card reader.

Bogdan Solca, 16 Jan 2024 16:28

The GameStation Portable will ship with over 200 retro games. (Image source: Retro Handhelds - edited)

Atari GameStation Portable showcased as new retro gaming handheld with Atari Trak ball, paddle and keypad

MyArcade is preparing to launch the Atari GameStation Portable, a 7-inch gaming handheld designed to play over 200 classic Atari games. To that end, the GameStation Portable has an Atari Trak ball, paddle and a keypad, among other...

Alex Alderson, 16 Jan 2024 16:08

The ONEXPLAYER X1 is available in four SKUs with two processor options. (Image source: One-Netbook)

ONEXPLAYER X1 gaming handheld pricing confirmed with Intel Core Ultra 5 125H and Core Ultra 7 155H processors

One-Netbook has finally revealed initial pricing for the ONEXPLAYER X1, its largest gaming handheld yet. Available soon globally, the ONEXPLAYER X1 will be available with a 65 Wh battery, OCulink connectivity, a 120 Hz display and...

Alex Alderson, 16 Jan 2024 15:03

The Intel Arc A580 is the latest Arc Alchemist GPU. (Source: Intel)

Possibly-doomed Arc Battlemage flagship could feature 192-bit wide bus and 12 GB of RAM as new specs emerge alongside lower-end SKU

The Intel Arc Battlemage GPUs are expected to be revealed this year. Revising his previous specs leaks of the BMG G10, the flagship Battlemage GPU, RedGamingTech has now reported updated specifications for the board. The leaker ha...

Fawad Murtaza, 16 Jan 2024 12:30

Ubisoft is expanding its subscription offer with a premium option. (Image: Ubisoft)

Ubisoft+ Premium packs blockbuster games into the gaming subscription on release day, including titles from Activision Blizzard

With Ubisoft+ Premium, the gaming giant from France is emulating the Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, as the new subscription gives customers access to new blockbuster games on the day of release, and in some cases, games are even availab...

Hannes Brecher, 15 Jan 2024 23:59

The DIY Perks PS5: Tablet Edition isn't quite as slim as other portable gaming setups, but it certainly beats the best Sony has to offer. (Image source: DIY Perks - edited)

Tiny DIY PS5 tablet offers glorious, chunky, portable PlayStation power with 4K OLED visuals

Flying in the face of Sony's lacklustre PlayStation Portal remote play experience, DIY Perks takes advantage of the redesigned PS5 internals to create a stunning, and thick, premium portable PlayStation experience.

Julian van der Merwe, 15 Jan 2024 23:26

The very quick RTX 4090 model of the HP Omen 17 is currently on sale (Image: Sascha Mölck)

Deal | Maxed-out HP Omen 17 with RTX 4090, Core i9, 32GB RAM and 2TB SSD gets $720 discount

Besides the powerful RTX 4090, the 17-inch gaming notebook is equipped with the fast Core i9-13900HX and features a 165Hz QHD display with full sRGB coverage. Thanks to a 23% discount, this top-end configuration of the 2023 HP Ome...

Enrico Frahn, 15 Jan 2024 23:04

Small Universe X Sugar Cubes: Gaming handheld with powerful processor

Small Universe X Sugar Cubes: New gaming handheld with high-resolution OLED and fast SoC

The Small Universe X Sugar Cubes is a new gaming handheld that supposedly offers decent performance for more demanding video games. Rather unusually, it comes with an OLED-based display.

Silvio Werner, 15 Jan 2024 23:02

Elden Ring's first major DLC, Shadow of the Erdtree, could launch soon (image via FromSoftware)

Elden Ring Shadow of the Erdtree DLC listed on SteamDB

Elden Ring's first story DLC, Shadow of the Erdtree, could launch soon. An unknown app has just been added to the game's Steam listing as DLC, meaning it could launch just in time for the game's second anniversary.

Anil Ganti, 15 Jan 2024 17:03

The ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2023) has two M.2 and two SO-DIMM slots.

Deal | ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2023) price drops to lowest ever level for Core i9-13980HX and RTX 4070 SKU with QHD+ Nebula display

The ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2023) price has tumbled down to $1,799.99 on Amazon, a record-low rate for the laptop. The machine features a 24-core Core i9-13980HX CPU, a 140 W RTX 4070 laptop GPU, 32 GB of expandable memory, and 1 TB o...

Fawad Murtaza, 15 Jan 2024 13:39

The RTX 4080 SUPER has an MSRP of $999. (Source: NVIDIA/Moore's Law Is Dead)

RTX 40 SUPER and RX 7600 XT supply leak alleges decent stock for cheaper cards and low volume for RTX 4080 SUPER and RTX 4070 Ti SUPER at launch

The RTX 40 SUPER and RX 7600 XT GPUs are slated to be released later this month. According to serial leaker Moore’s Law Is Dead, the launch supply of the RX 7600 XT will be pretty good while the RTX 4070 SUPER will also enjoy good...

Fawad Murtaza, 15 Jan 2024 12:08

GKD Pixel: The gaming handheld is now available for purchase

GKD Pixel: New and compact gaming handheld that offers PlayStation-like performance now available

The GKD Pixel is a new gaming handheld that comes in a metal housing. The system is compact, WiFi capable and said to be able to run a wide variety of video games without issue.

Silvio Werner, 14 Jan 2024 23:15

THE400 Mini can play ROM games of several consoles from the Atari 400 era. (Image: Retro Games Ltd.)

Atari 400 returns as mini retro console with 25 games and ROM support

The Atari 400 is celebrating a small comeback: the mini-console with the look of a home computer from 1983 will be launched in March together with 25 games and a USB joystick. The device will also be able to play ROM games from a ...

Hannes Brecher, 14 Jan 2024 00:19

MatPat doesn't just come up with gaming theories. The YouTuber also analyzes films, food and even beauty products on his four channels. (Source: YouTube/The Game Theorists)

Throwing in the towel after 13 years: Gaming YouTuber with millions of subscribers calls it quits

With his channel "The Game Theorists", MatPat is one of the most well-known faces on YouTube. What fans have suspected for some time is now a sad certainty: the YouTuber is calling it quits. But MatPat doesn't plan to leave the sc...

Marius Müller, 13 Jan 2024 23:32

CES 2024 | BOE highlights breakthroughs in foldable, curved and transparent display tech

BOE's latest Las Vegas outing demonstrates its latest cutting-edge display prototypes, and is also the first to draw attention to the brands under which it will be selling such products in markets such as the United States. For ex...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 13 Jan 2024 19:08

A new DualSense controller with improved battery life may be coming very soon. (Image via Sony and Pixabay, w/ edits)

Listing for new DualSense controller with doubled battery life leaked online

A leaked listing from Best Buy Canada details a new version of the PlayStation 5's DualSense controller with double the battery life of the current model. While the page was quickly removed, this listing could hint at an update fo...

Sam Medley, 13 Jan 2024 18:26

The AORUS 17 (2024) will be available in BKG and BSG variants. (Image source: Gigabyte)

Gigabyte releases new gaming laptop with a massive battery and high-end hardware

Gigabyte has now released a new 17-inch gaming laptop built around modern Intel processors and NVIDIA GPUs. The AORUS 17 (2024) also has a huge battery and numerous ports, among other features.

Alex Alderson, 13 Jan 2024 15:14

AMD exec recommends DDR5-6000 for getting best performance out of Ryzen 8000G APUs (Image source: AMD)

CES 2024 | AMD recommends dual-channel DDR5-6000 RAM for Ryzen 8000G APUs

AMD has showcased the Ryzen 8000G Hawk Point desktop APUs at CES 2024. During an interview with PCWorld at the event, Donny Woligroski, the Senior Processor Technical Marketing Manager at AMD, recommended pairing the APUs with dua...

Abid Ahsan Shanto, 13 Jan 2024 06:33

The Raspberry Pi 5 has more than enough power to be a useful addition to your home network (Source: Raspberry Pi)

4 Raspberry Pi 5 projects to make use of the power of one of the best SBCs out there

CheckMag The Raspberry Pi 5 is a single board computer that has seen a significant boost to performance this generation. With support for PCIE devices, massive overclocking headroom, a physical on / off switch and an active cooling option,...

David Devey, 13 Jan 2024 02:00