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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

AMD is bringing frame generation to most modern games. (Image: Zii Miller)

AMD Radeon 780M, RX 6000 and RX 7000 will have better gaming performance thanks to Fluid Motion Frame Generation

AMD promises nothing less than frame generation for (almost) all games on January 24, when Fluid Motion Frame Generation will finally accompany the stable drivers for the Radeon RX 6000 and RX 7000 series. This is expected to resu...

Hannes Brecher, 12 Jan 2024 22:50

The Lenovo Legion Slim 5 14 sports a gorgeous 2.8K OLED display with 120Hz (Image: Alex Wätzel)

Deal | Lenovo Legion Slim 5 OLED gaming laptop with RTX 4060 and 32GB RAM discounted by 24%

The 2023 Legion Slim 5 is also powered by the AMD Ryzen 7 7840HS. Thanks to two stackable coupon codes, the OLED-equipped version of Lenovo's 14-inch gaming laptop is currently on sale for its lowest price yet.

Enrico Frahn, 12 Jan 2024 22:08

Golden Sun and Golden Sun: The Lost Age are coming to Nintendo Switch Online. (Image via Nintendo and Camelot, w/ edits)

Two highly-rated Game Boy Advance RPGs headed to Nintendo Switch Online

Two of the best RPGs released for the Game Boy Advance are coming to Nintendo's Switch Online service. Golden Sun and Golden Sun: The Lost Age are beloved classics that will be easily playable via the Switch Online Expansion Pack.

Sam Medley, 12 Jan 2024 18:52

The AORUS 15 (2024) has ports on three sides, including rear-mounted display outputs. (Image source: Gigabyte)

Gigabyte AORUS 15 2024 edition debuts with AI chops thanks to Intel Core Ultra 7 155H processor

Gigabyte has now confirmed all details for the 2024 refresh of the AORUS 15. Not be confused with the AORUS 15X (2024), the AORUS 15 (2024) features a 99 Wh battery, a 165 Hz display, an RTX 4060 GPU and an Intel Core Ultra 7 155H...

Alex Alderson, 12 Jan 2024 18:47

The MSI Claw could get a successor by 2026 (image via MSI)

MSI plans to launch at least three new handhelds after the MSI Claw

A company representative told IGN that MSI has drawn up plans for its future handheld consoles. It treats handhelds like gaming laptops and plans to launch one every two to three years.

Anil Ganti, 12 Jan 2024 18:28

OneXPlayer X1 3-in-1 gaming handheld gets an official launch date (Image source: OneXPlayer)

OneXPlayer X1 gaming handheld with Intel Core Ultra 7 155H launches on January 16

One-Netbook shared details on the OneXPlayer X1 just a few days ago. Its main features include Intel Core Ultra 7 155H as the processor, a 10.95-inch 2.5K screen, up to 64 GB of RAM, and an OcuLink port. The company has now announ...

Abid Ahsan Shanto, 12 Jan 2024 16:24

Suicide Squad: Kill The Justice League has some questionable PC hardware requirements (image via Rocksteady)

Suicide Squad: Kill The Justice League: AMD Radeon RX 7800 XT and Ryzen 7 7800X3D required for a 4K 60 FPS experience

PC hardware requirements for Suicide Squad: Kill The Justice League have been revealed. While it can run on low-end systems, you'll need a powerful rig to get the full experience.

Anil Ganti, 12 Jan 2024 16:16

The Xbox Series S | X were released in November 2020. (Source: Microsoft/Xbox)

Xbox Developer Direct 2024: Indiana Jones game trailer, Avowed, and more to be present at upcoming games showcase

A new Xbox Developer Direct is scheduled to air on January 18 at 12 pm PT / 3 pm ET / 9 pm UK time. The presentation will showcase games such as Avowed, Senua’s Saga: Hellblade 2, and Ara: History Untold. Interestingly, Indian Jon...

Fawad Murtaza, 12 Jan 2024 16:07

All AYANEO NEXT Lite models have the same 7-inch, 800p and 16:10 IPS display. (Image source: AYANEO)

AYANEO NEXT Lite: Full details and pricing of new gaming handheld revealed shortly before launch

AYANEO has now confirmed full pricing and specifications for the NEXT Lite, a Linux-based gaming handheld that will also be compatible with Windows. While the AYANEO NEXT Lite may impress with its comparatively cheap pricing, it d...

Alex Alderson, 12 Jan 2024 15:19

Alisa: Developer's Cut gets a release date for consoles (Image source: Top Hat Studios)

Alisa: Developer's Cut launches soon on PlayStation, Xbox, and Nintendo Switch

After having a successful launch on PC, the devs of Alisa want to bring an enhanced PS1-styled survival horror experience to the console crowd. Named Alisa: Developer's Cut, the refined console version is planned to be released on...

Abid Ahsan Shanto, 12 Jan 2024 09:28

The NEXT Lite should be available in a few colour options. (Image source: AYANEO)

AYANEO NEXT Lite launching soon as Steam Deck competitor with SteamOS

AYANEO has showcased the NEXT Lite, a 7-inch gaming handheld that has its eyes set on the Steam Deck. Accordingly, the AYANEO NEXT Lite has an 800p and 16:10 display coupled with an AMD Ryzen APU, as well as native SteamOS support...

Alex Alderson, 11 Jan 2024 19:11

Shiftall announces the MeganeX superlight VR headset with dual 2560x2560 120 Hz OLED displays. (Source: Shiftall)

CES 2024 | Shiftall announces MeganeX superlight VR headset, HaritoraX Wireless R body tracker, and mutalk 2 soundproof communications mask

Shiftall has announced three virtual reality products at CES 2024 - the MeganeX superlight, a 5.2K OLED VR headset, the HaritoraX Wireless R 6-point body tracker, and the mutalk 2 soundproof communications mask that prevents voice...

David Chien, 11 Jan 2024 07:49

Resurgence of the Storm can be played for free via the Starcraft 2 client. (Source: heroesofthestorm.blizzard.com)

Blizzard MOBA celebrates comeback: Heroes of the Storm appears in new Starcraft guise

After Activision-Blizzard discontinued the active development of MOBAS Heroes of the Storm in 2022, modders have brought the game back to life. "Resurgence of the Storm" was programmed into the Starcraft 2 engine and is not only v...

Marius Müller, 10 Jan 2024 23:45

The fastest ROG Zephyrus G14 version is currently on sale (Image: Asus)

Deal | Maxed-out Asus ROG Zephyrus G14 gaming laptop with RTX 4090 and 32GB RAM gets $500 price cut

The RTX 4090 configuration of the 2023 ROG Zephyrus G14 has returned to its all-time low price as Best Buy once again grants a welcome discount on the QHD gaming laptop, which has impressed us with its portable but powerful 14-inc...

Enrico Frahn, 10 Jan 2024 22:05

Valve will allow games with AI-generated content on Steam

Valve announced this week that it will allow games that use AI-generated content, either pre-generated or live-generated, on Steam. However, there are a handful of requirements and policies by which developers must abide.

Sam Medley, 10 Jan 2024 21:40

The Gigabyte Aorus 17X and Aorus 16X are now official (image via Gigabyte)

CES 2024 | Gigabyte Aorus 17X and Aorus 16X: Flagship gaming laptops announced with 14th-gen Intel HX processors

Gigabyte has unveiled two new high-end gaming laptops at CES 2024, the Aorus 17X and Aorus 16X. The former exclusively uses 14th-gen Intel HX chips, whereas the latter can also be configured with 13th-gen parts.

Anil Ganti, 10 Jan 2024 19:55

The HP Omen Transcend 32 has configurable RGB lighting, among other features. (Image source: HP)

CES 2024 | HP Omen Transcend 32 debuts with features to set itself apart from its QD-OLED competitors

HP has introduced the Omen Transcend 32, another QD-OLED gaming monitor like those announced by Alienware, Gigabyte and MSI. Supposedly, the HP Omen Transcend 32 has a few tricks up its sleeve, including a quad-speaker array and a...

Alex Alderson, 10 Jan 2024 19:20

The MEG 321URX QD-OLED has an onboard AI processor for its AI antics. (Image source: PC World)

CES 2024 | MSI MEG 321URX revealed with 4K/240 Hz Samsung QD-OLED panel and adaptable in-game AI features

MSI has previewed the MEG 321URX before its spring 2024 launch. While the MEG 321URX is another of MSI's QD-OLED monitors, it adds various AI features designed to improve in-game competitiveness thanks to an onboard AI processor.

Alex Alderson, 10 Jan 2024 18:55

Gigabyte has announced three new affordable gaming laptops at CES 2024 (image via Gigabyte)

CES 2024 | Gigabyte Aorus G6X, Aorus G6, Aorus G5: Mid-range gaming laptops announced with Intel Raptor Lake processors.

Gigabyte has announced the Aorus G6X, Aorus G6 and Aorus G5 gaming laptops at CES 2024. They come with Intel Raptor Lake processors, an Nvidia GeForce RTX 4060, 32 GB of RAM and a 2 TB NVMe SSD.

Anil Ganti, 10 Jan 2024 18:42

Gigabyte's new AORUS gaming monitors all rely upon modern OLED panels. (Image source: Gigabyte)

CES 2024 | Gigabyte reveals four new AORUS gaming monitors with modern OLED panels

Gigabyte has lifted the lid on various new gaming monitors. The AORUS FO27Q3, AORUS FO32U2, AORUS MO34WQC and AORUS MO34WQC2 will all be available later this year with varying OLED panels from LG Display and Samsung Display.

Alex Alderson, 10 Jan 2024 18:20

The MINISFORUM HX200G combines AMD Dragon Range and RDNA 3 hardware. (Image source: MINISFORUM)

CES 2024 | MINISFORUM HX200G to launch with AMD Ryzen 9 7945HX APU, Radeon RX 7600M XT GPU and PCIe 5.0 SSD support

The HX200G is MINISFORUM's latest high-end AMD mini-PC. Showcased during CES 2024, the MINISFORUM HX200G combines the Ryzen 9 7945HX with a Radeon RX 7600M XT GPU, as well as support for PCIe 5.0 SSDs. Supposedly, the system has a...

Alex Alderson, 10 Jan 2024 17:04

The AORUS FO32U2P is VESA ClearMR 13000 and DisplayHDR 400 True Black certified. (Image source: Gigabyte)

CES 2024 | Gigabyte AORUS FO32U2P debuts as world's first OLED gaming monitor with DisplayPort 2.1 and UHBR 20 connectivity

Gigabyte has presented the AORUS FO32U2P during CES 2024, one of many new gaming monitors based around Samsung Display's latest 31.5-inch QD-OLED. While the Gigabyte AORUS FO32U2P matches the Alienware AW3225QF and others with a 4...

Alex Alderson, 10 Jan 2024 17:03

The MSI Crosshair 16 HX and Crosshair 17 HX dump game themes for a conventional design. (Image Source: MSI)

CES 2024 | MSI Crosshair makes a comeback with Crosshair 16 HX and Crosshair 17 HX sans polarizing game themes, essentially MSI Swords with bigger batteries

MSI is refreshing the upper mid-range Crosshair lineup at CES 2024 with a regular gaming laptop design without using any game-specific themes. The new Crosshair 16 HX and Crosshair 17 HX are pretty much similar to their Sword coun...

Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 10 Jan 2024 14:58