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According to the dataminer Temporyal, Battlefield 7 is to receive an extremely versatile game mode with Gauntlet. (Image source: YouTube / Punish)

Battlefield 7 leak hints at the most versatile match type in franchise history

Eliminating VIPs, capturing tanks or stealing military gear from enemy bases – these are just a few possible objectives in the rumored Gauntlet mode, which could appear in Battlefield 7 according to a well-known dataminer.

Marius Müller, 01 Apr 2025 15:17

The shell of one MagicX clamshell gaming handheld looks a fair bit like the Retroid Pocket Flip 2. (Image source: MagicX)

MagicX reveals gaming handheld release plans for 2025 to rival Anbernic and Retroid

MagicX has teased that it will be releasing at least four new gaming handhelds this year. While the Nintendo DS-inspired Zero 40 was already known, the company has now outlined that two clamshell options and even a dual-screen device are in development.

Alex Alderson, 01 Apr 2025 15:06

Until April 9, Watch Dogs 2 is available in the Epic Games Store with a 90% discount for $5 instead of $50. (Image source: Steam)

"GTA 5 meets Splinter Cell" – open-world stealth game drops from $50 to $5 on Epic Games Store

If you’re into GTA 5 and crave some stealthy hacking action, there’s a tempting deal waiting for you on the Epic Games Store. Watch Dogs 2 is currently 90% off, dropping the price from $50 to just $5.

Marius Müller, 01 Apr 2025 14:58

This new Lenovo gaming tablet will likely launch globally as a Lenovo Legion Tab model. (Image Source: Lenovo)

New Lenovo Legion gaming tablet on the way as details emerge in new leak

Lenovo is set to launch a new gaming tablet shortly. This tablet will likely be a refresh of the Legion Y700 (2025) which debuted towards the end of last year, and is tipped to bring both performance and design upgrades.

Ricci Rox, 01 Apr 2025 11:32

The upcoming season of Warzone will offer better matchmaking (Image Source: Activision)

Warzone players can now turn off crossplay, season 3 comes with improved matchmaking

With the upcoming season 3 of Call of Duty: Warzone, players will be able to turn off crossplay matchmaking - something that players have been requesting for a while now. And of course, Verdansk is back.

Nitisha Upadhye, 01 Apr 2025 10:41

A screenshot from Runescape Dragonwilds that showcases the games unique and colorful visual style. (Image Source: Steam)

Jagex announces a new survival game set in the Runescape universe

Runescape: Dragonwilds is an entirely new open-world survival game set in the forgotten lands of Ashenfall. The game will be released on Steam Early Access later this year and will feature familiar monsters, skills, and activities from the classic MMO.

Rohith Bhaskar, 01 Apr 2025 10:26

Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag is one of the most beloved games in the Assassin's Creed franchise. (Image source: Ubisoft)

Assassin's Creed IV Black Flag remake: New screenshot surfaces online with dev build tag

A new screenshot leak is adding fuel to rumors of an Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag remake, showing improved graphics and a callback to a popular AC region. Fans are hopeful, but also cautious due to April Fools' timing. Update: The leaked screenshot has now been confirmed by the original poster to be an April Fools’ joke and not an actual image from Ubisoft’s development. No remake footage has surfaced yet.

Anubhav Sharma, 01 Apr 2025 10:00

The upcoming handheld seems to have a black color like the ROG Ally X. (Image source: Asus)

Asus teases its next (Xbox) ROG gaming handheld device

Asus has released the first teaser for what is believed to be the new handheld gaming PC it is developing in partnership with Xbox. The teaser reveals the device will have multiple upgrades in key areas compared to the current ROG Ally handhelds.

Habeeb Onawole, 01 Apr 2025 09:48

Razer Blade 16 at GDC 2025 running Cyberpunk 2077 with DLSS 4 active (Image source: Notebookcheck)

Even the top-end 175 W GeForce RTX 5090 offers just minor performance benefits over the Razer Blade 16

The mobile GeForce RTX 5090 maxes out at 175 W compared to 500+ W on the desktop RTX 5090. Consequently, even the fastest mobile RTX 5090 is just barely better than the 150 W or 160 W versions based on our ongoing tests.

Allen Ngo, 01 Apr 2025 08:23

Some budget gaming laptops from MSI are shipping with just 8 GB of RAM and an anti-tamper sticker to dissuade end-users from upgrading the memory themselves (Image source: MSI)

It's 2025 and retailers are still selling gaming laptops with just 8 GB of RAM

8 GB of PC RAM was barely acceptable a decade ago and it remains true a decade later especially on gaming laptops. Unfortunately, models are *still* shipping with just 8 GB of RAM which can noticeably impact the user experience.

Allen Ngo, 01 Apr 2025 06:44

Nintendo Switch 2 docked (Image source: Nintendo Switch 2 subreddit)

Nintendo Switch 2 leak about dev kits lacking a 4K output contradicts earlier reports on specs

There are new questions about whether Switch 2 specs will include a 4K video output. A popular insider reported that some dev kits are missing support for this resolution. On the other hand, Nintendo may be issuing multiple pre-release tools with varying capabilities.

Adam Corsetti, 01 Apr 2025 00:55

Nintendo Switch 2 January reveal (Image source: screenshot, Nintendo of America)

Some Switch 2 developers may not have dev kits for months as Nintendo tries to minimize leaks

Without dev kits, some developers remain unaware of key Switch 2 specs. Small and medium-sized studios may not receive these tools until June. Even with the next Nintendo Direct approaching, Nintendo still plans to contain inevitable Switch 2 leaks.

Adam Corsetti, 31 Mar 2025 20:11

The CRKD Neo S Linkin Park 5-Fret Fortnite Festival Edition wireless gaming controller features Hall effect thumbsticks (Image source: CRKD)

CRKD launches the Neo S Linkin Park 5-Fret Fortnite Festival Edition wireless gaming controller with Hall effect thumbsticks

CRKD’s new Neo S Linkin Park 5-Fret Fortnite Festival Edition wireless gaming controller is now available for pre-order via its official website. The wireless gaming controller features artwork inspired by the Linkin Park instruments in the Fortnite festival. Other features include hall effect thumbsticks, remappable back buttons, swappable stick tops, adjustable triggers, and wireless connectivity.

Abhinav Fating, 31 Mar 2025 20:01

Sometimes, a downgrade can fix things. (Image Source: Nvidia)

Nvidia 572.XX drivers are causing stability issues for RTX 4000 and RTX 3000 GPUs in new games

Game developers now openly acknowledge that the newer 572.XX drivers cause frame drops and stuttering in games like inZoi and The First Berserker: Khazan for RTX 4000 / 3000 cards. They recommend a downgrade to version 566.36 for the time being.

Bogdan Solca, 31 Mar 2025 19:13

The The 8BitDo Ultimate 3-mode Controller for Xbox can be purchased in Jade. (Image source: 8BitDo)

The 8BitDo Ultimate 3-Mode Controller for Xbox gets a Jade colorway

The 8BitDo Ultimate 3-Mode Controller for Xbox now comes in a new color reminiscent of the original translucent Xbox console. It is already available for pre-order but won't begin shipping until May 2025.

Habeeb Onawole, 31 Mar 2025 18:50

The Keychron Q13 Max is one of the wireless keyboards that received new firmware with updated wireless and RGB options

Keychron mechanical keyboard firmware update adds true per-key RGB and SOCD across entire Max line-up

In our Keychron keyboard reviews, we've always praised Keychron Launcher as a strong point for its ease-of-use, broad customisation, and support for macros. A new sweeping update makes Keychron Launcher even more powerful, thanks to the addition of SOCD, individual per-key RGB customisation, and debounce control options.

Julian van der Merwe, 31 Mar 2025 18:17

The Last of Us Remastered cover art (Image source: Sony PlayStation)

A new The Last of Us PS5 Special Edition physical game release is drawing mixed reactions

Sony is apparently not finished re-releasing the first two The Last of Us titles. A reliable leaker spotted a new Special Edition The Last of Us PS5 game. The version could be available for pre-order within two months at a price of $109.99.

Adam Corsetti, 31 Mar 2025 17:14

The MGP01 comes in a single finish with RGB lighting. (Image source: Minisforum)

MGP01: Minisforum releases new wireless game controller with launch discount

The MGP01 is a new wireless controller produced by Minisforum. Available for less than its MSRP for the time being, the Minisforum MGP01 boasts almost a day's battery life with Hall effect triggers and joysticks, plus RGB lighting galore.

Alex Alderson, 31 Mar 2025 16:25

Mini Royale has claimed the number 1 spot in Steam’s 'Trending Free' category. (Image source: Steam)

Steam charts #1: Free battle royale with toy soldiers turns playroom into a warzone

In this game, Toy Story collides with Fortnite as you step into the boots of a green plastic soldier battling for survival in a child's bedroom. Despite mixed reviews, it claimed a top spot on the Steam charts.

Marius Müller, 31 Mar 2025 15:00

According to the leaker eXtas1s, Elden Ring could be released for the Nintendo Switch 2. (Image source: Nintendo / YouTube)

Insider leak: The Switch 2 might launch with one of the greatest RPGs of all time

Few topics are stirring as much buzz among gamers right now as the potential lineup for the Nintendo Switch 2. According to a well-known leaker, one of the rumored titles is none other than Elden Ring – a game many fans of action RPGs consider one of the greatest of all time.

Marius Müller, 31 Mar 2025 14:58

Battlefield 4 is available in the Epic Games Store until April 9 with a 95% discount for $2. (Image source: Epic Games Store)

Epic Games Store sale: Explosive AAA shooter now just $2 instead of $40

If you're into explosive action and multiplayer shooters, it could be worth checking out the Epic Games Store right now. Battlefield 4, known for its blockbuster-style gameplay, is available for just $2 until April 9.

Marius Müller, 31 Mar 2025 14:40

The Xiaomi Redmi G27Q 240 Hz has a launch price of ~$165 (Image source: Xiaomi - edited)

Refreshed Redmi G27Q launches as affordable gaming monitor with 240 Hz refresh rate

The Redmi G27Q has been refreshed, and one key difference from the previous version is the refresh rate. The newer gaming monitor sports a 240 Hz refresh rate instead of 180 Hz but retains the QHD resolution and 1 ms GTG response time.

Abid Ahsan Shanto, 31 Mar 2025 13:24

The Gamesir G8 Galileo connects to smartphones via USB-C. (Image source: Gamesir)

Deal | Gamesir's Backbone One-killer is down to just $62

The Gamesir G8 Galileo typically costs less than the Backbone One mobile phone controller despite the former having better features. Now Amazon is offering a discount on the Gamesir controller that even widens the price gap, making it worth grabbing.

Habeeb Onawole, 31 Mar 2025 03:27

Zelda and Metroid Prime remastered titles on Switch 2 (Image source: Nintendo of America)

Insider doubts new The Legend of Zelda or Metroid Prime remastered Nintendo Switch versions are coming

Many Nintendo first-party releases revisit favorite games of the past. Yet, the company seems more focused on the future than on remasters of Metroid Prime and The Legend of Zelda titles. A reliable insider thinks Nintendo Switch Online is a more probable destination for these classics.

Adam Corsetti, 31 Mar 2025 02:17

Sandbox VR expands its Squid Game Virtuals full-body VR experience by introducing a season two mini-game. (Image source: Sandbox VR)

Sandbox VR adds Squid Game 2 tie-in to its immersive whole-body VR game experience

Sandbox VR has added a Squid Game 2 mini-game tie-in to its Squid Game Virtuals full-body virtual reality experience. The games centers use VR headsets and motion-capture technology to allow players to enjoy a variety of experiences.

David Chien, 31 Mar 2025 01:29

LG B4 65-inch OLED TV (Image source: LG Electronics)

Deal | The budget-friendly B4 65-inch LG OLED TV falls to $1000 during Amazon sale

The B4 has been a cost-effective way to experience the benefits of an LG OLED TV. At its steepest Amazon discount yet, buyers will think twice about similarly priced Mini-LED displays. The LG B4 has the superior contrast and viewing angles that make OLED technology enticing.

Adam Corsetti, 30 Mar 2025 21:05

Ghost of Yotei will be available on the PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 5 Pro later this year. (Image source: PlayStation)

Sony provides more details about Ghost of Yotei ahead of its PS5 debut

New info about Ghost of Yotei, the sequel to 2020's hit video game, Ghost of Tsushima has surfaced. The info provides a little bit more background about the protagonist ahead of the game's release later this year.

Habeeb Onawole, 30 Mar 2025 20:44

More new free games are available on Steam (Image source: Steam - edited)

Steam adds more free games before the end of March 2025

Steam has added a bunch of free games throughout March 2025, before the month ends, more $0 titles have become available on the storefront. With these additions, Steam's freebie collection has once again expanded a bit further.

Abid Ahsan Shanto, 30 Mar 2025 18:42

As per latest reports, the shooting for the first Zelda movie will start later this year (Image Source: Nintendo)

Nintendo sets Zelda live-action movie release date for 2027, trilogy planned

Nintendo has confirmed that its upcoming live-action The Legend of Zelda film will release in 2027. More details about the Zelda movies have appeared online.

Nitisha Upadhye, 30 Mar 2025 12:06

The Throne X stool by Cooler Master vibrates to the beat of music being performed or its internal metronome to enhance musical immersion. (Image source: Cooler Master)

Cooler Master launches Indiegogo campaign for Throne X: An immersive stool that vibrates to the beat of music

The Throne X stool vibrates in response to music played to enhance the feeling of immersion or on its own in metronome mode to improve one's ability to maintain a steady tempo. Additionally, the chair can be connected to standard PA systems for audio input.

David Chien, 30 Mar 2025 05:25

The mobile GeForce RTX 5090 is arguably being held back by the relatively low ~150 W TGP limit of most laptops (Image source: Nvidia)

GeForce RTX 5090 laptops are a whopping 50 percent slower than the desktop RTX 5090

Our first in-house benchmarks are in for the mobile GeForce RTX 5090 and initial impressions are a mixed bag especially from a desktop perspective.

Allen Ngo, 30 Mar 2025 04:38

PS5 with Sony Bravia TV (Image source: Sony, Sony PlayStation)

PS5 Pro and PS5 games suffering from VRR stutters not experienced with Xbox versions

With VRR support, PlayStation consoles seem like a perfect match for high refresh rate TVs. Sadly, more gamers are noticing stutters with the feature active. Digital Foundry tested many PS5 games on different displays to investigate the issue.

Adam Corsetti, 29 Mar 2025 23:52

Samsung Odyssey G9 G93SC curved OLED gaming monitor (Image source: Samsung)

Deal | The 49-inch Samsung Odyssey G9 curved OLED monitor drops to its lowest Amazon sale price

The Samsung Odyssey G9 instantly becomes the focal point of any gaming or work setup. Its 49-inch QD-OLED panel provides the color accuracy designers demand and responsiveness that suits competitive gamers. The $949.99 Amazon sale price makes the OLED monitor a realistic investment for more buyers.

Adam Corsetti, 29 Mar 2025 20:22

GMK EVO-X2 will be available to pre-order in China on April 7, 2025 (Image source: GMK)

GMKtec announces imminent availability of Strix Halo EVO-X2 mini PC

The GMKtec EVO-X2 made its debut as one of the first mini PCs that's powered by the AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 395. As revealed by the company, this Strix Halo mini PC will be available to pre-order in China on April 7.

Abid Ahsan Shanto, 29 Mar 2025 19:14

The Scuf Envision Pro wireless gaming controller features OMRON mechanical switches and Sax buttons (Image source: Scuf)

Deal | Scuf Envision Pro wireless gaming controller drops to all-time low price on Amazon

The Scuf Envision Pro wireless PC-only gaming controller is now 22% off on Amazon in the US, reaching its lowest-ever price. The wireless gaming controller features five remappable G-keys, OMRON mechanical switches, adjustable instant triggers, and a customizable RGB lighting strip. It offers side-mounted SAX buttons and is compatible with only Windows PCs.

Abhinav Fating, 29 Mar 2025 19:11

The Snapdragon 8 Elite should make this project more powerful than contemporary Android gaming handhelds. (Image source: Bilibili - edited)

Modder transforms Xiaomi Poco F7 Ultra twin into dedicated gaming handheld with improved cooling

Smartphones continue to surpass the raw performance of their Android gaming handhelds, even after the rise of Qualcomm's dedicated gaming handheld chipset division. In response, a modder has transformed one of Xiaomi's cheapest devices with a Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset, which it sells globally as the Poco F7 Ultra.

Alex Alderson, 29 Mar 2025 19:07

Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon Breakpoint is on sale in the Epic Games Store until April 9 with a 90% discount for $6. (Image source: Steam / Epic Games Store)

Epic Games Store: Open-world shooter now $6 instead of $60

Fans of tactical open-world shooters could score a real bargain in the Epic Games Store right now. Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon Breakpoint is 90% off until April 9, bringing the price down to just $6.

Marius Müller, 29 Mar 2025 14:52

Until April 10, Borderlands 3 is available on Steam with a 90% discount for $6. (Image source: Steam)

Steam deal: AAA shooter now $6 instead of $60

If you're into fast-paced shooter action and loads of loot, there could be a great deal waiting on Steam right now. Borderlands 3 is available at a 90% discount.

Marius Müller, 29 Mar 2025 14:35

With System Shock 2 Remaster coming up in June, Nightdive Studios are hinting at a possible Remake of the same (Image Source: Nightdive Studios)

System Shock 2 remake may be in works, Nightdive Studios hint

In a recent interview, Nightdive’s director of business development, Larry Kuperman, hinted at some very interesting updates about the System Shock franchise, including a possible System Shock 3.

Nitisha Upadhye, 29 Mar 2025 14:19

Bazzite on the ROG Ally X is an easy way to turn your handheld into a compelling Steam Deck alternative (Image Source: Notebookcheck)

Guide: How to dual boot Bazzite on your gaming handheld of choice and why you would want to

CheckMag With official Steam OS just around the corner, Bazzite might seem irrelevant. However, Steam OS is currently still in beta, some functions don't work, and it has a far shorter supported device list. Bazzite on the other hand supports almost every x86 based handheld out there, is mature in its development process, and is very easy to set up alongside Windows. Here's how.

David Devey, 29 Mar 2025 11:54

It seems as though Intel has cancelled the high-end follow-up to the Arc B580 GPU we recently reviewed.

Intel Xe2 Battlemage GPUs on the chopping block as Nvidia high-end slated to remain unchallenged

Despite repeatedly appearing in leaks, it looks as though the Intel Xe2 Battlemage B770 GPU may have been cancelled. This leaves Nvidia entirely unchallenged in the high-end desktop GPU market unless AMD releases a higher-end RDNA 4 GPU soon.

Julian van der Merwe, 29 Mar 2025 02:05

2XKO developer announces next play test and reveals character line-up

Stylish free-to-play fighting game from League of Legends dev gets update ahead of Alpha 2 play test

In its latest update about the new fighting game, 2XKO, Riot Games has confirmed that there will only be 10 playable characters at launch. The developer briefly explained why the character roster is limited and revealed the launch date for the next alpha play test in April.

Julian van der Merwe, 28 Mar 2025 21:57

Nintendo Switch 2 docked (Image source: screenshot, Nintendo of America)

June Nintendo Switch 2 release date leaked by retailer with pre-orders starting on April 9th

Documents from a U.S. retailer point to a late spring or early summer Switch 2 release date. Pre-orders may not begin until a week after the April 2nd Nintendo Direct. Unfortunately, the Insider Gaming source doesn't expect generous stock levels.

Adam Corsetti, 28 Mar 2025 20:55

Microsoft Xbox Elite Series 2 controller (Image source: Amazon)

Microsoft Xbox Elite Series 2 controller tagged with Amazon frequently returned item label

The problematic Xbox Elite Series 2 controller is forcing gamers to rely on the Amazon return policy. Despite its high cost, the esports controller suffers from malfunctioning buttons and stick drift.

Adam Corsetti, 28 Mar 2025 19:04

Gaming

Battlefield 7 leak hints at the most versatile match type in franchise history

MagicX reveals gaming handheld release plans for 2025 to rival Anbernic and Retroid

"GTA 5 meets Splinter Cell" – open-world stealth game drops from $50 to $5 on Epic Games Store

New Lenovo Legion gaming tablet on the way as details emerge in new leak

Warzone players can now turn off crossplay, season 3 comes with improved matchmaking

Jagex announces a new survival game set in the Runescape universe

Assassin's Creed IV Black Flag remake: New screenshot surfaces online with dev build tag

Asus teases its next (Xbox) ROG gaming handheld device

Even the top-end 175 W GeForce RTX 5090 offers just minor performance benefits over the Razer Blade 16

It's 2025 and retailers are still selling gaming laptops with just 8 GB of RAM

Nintendo Switch 2 leak about dev kits lacking a 4K output contradicts earlier reports on specs

Some Switch 2 developers may not have dev kits for months as Nintendo tries to minimize leaks

CRKD launches the Neo S Linkin Park 5-Fret Fortnite Festival Edition wireless gaming controller with Hall effect thumbsticks

Nvidia 572.XX drivers are causing stability issues for RTX 4000 and RTX 3000 GPUs in new games

The 8BitDo Ultimate 3-Mode Controller for Xbox gets a Jade colorway

Keychron mechanical keyboard firmware update adds true per-key RGB and SOCD across entire Max line-up

A new The Last of Us PS5 Special Edition physical game release is drawing mixed reactions

MGP01: Minisforum releases new wireless game controller with launch discount

Steam charts #1: Free battle royale with toy soldiers turns playroom into a warzone

Insider leak: The Switch 2 might launch with one of the greatest RPGs of all time

Epic Games Store sale: Explosive AAA shooter now just $2 instead of $40

Minisforum BD795i SE review: The Mini-ITX desktop mainboard with an AMD Ryzen 9 CPU as a DIY solution for gaming mini PCs

Refreshed Redmi G27Q launches as affordable gaming monitor with 240 Hz refresh rate

Deal | Gamesir's Backbone One-killer is down to just $62

Insider doubts new The Legend of Zelda or Metroid Prime remastered Nintendo Switch versions are coming

Sandbox VR adds Squid Game 2 tie-in to its immersive whole-body VR game experience

Deal | The budget-friendly B4 65-inch LG OLED TV falls to $1000 during Amazon sale

Sony provides more details about Ghost of Yotei ahead of its PS5 debut

Steam adds more free games before the end of March 2025

MonsGeek Fun60 Ultra TMR hands-on review: Rapid trigger keyboard with 8 kHz wireless polling made affordable

Nintendo sets Zelda live-action movie release date for 2027, trilogy planned

Nvidia GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop Analysis - Faster, but there is more to come

Cooler Master launches Indiegogo campaign for Throne X: An immersive stool that vibrates to the beat of music

GeForce RTX 5090 laptops are a whopping 50 percent slower than the desktop RTX 5090

PS5 Pro and PS5 games suffering from VRR stutters not experienced with Xbox versions

Video: AMD Fire Range + RTX 5080/5090 = pure laptop insanity!

Deal | The 49-inch Samsung Odyssey G9 curved OLED monitor drops to its lowest Amazon sale price

GMKtec announces imminent availability of Strix Halo EVO-X2 mini PC

Deal | Scuf Envision Pro wireless gaming controller drops to all-time low price on Amazon

Modder transforms Xiaomi Poco F7 Ultra twin into dedicated gaming handheld with improved cooling

Epic Games Store: Open-world shooter now $6 instead of $60

Steam deal: AAA shooter now $6 instead of $60

System Shock 2 remake may be in works, Nightdive Studios hint

Guide: How to dual boot Bazzite on your gaming handheld of choice and why you would want to

Intel Xe2 Battlemage GPUs on the chopping block as Nvidia high-end slated to remain unchallenged

Work hard, play harder: Keychron K4 HE wireless gaming keyboard tested

Stylish free-to-play fighting game from League of Legends dev gets update ahead of Alpha 2 play test

June Nintendo Switch 2 release date leaked by retailer with pre-orders starting on April 9th

Microsoft Xbox Elite Series 2 controller tagged with Amazon frequently returned item label

Update | Helldivers 2 stops working on older systems following recent optimizations, players outraged

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