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XU Retro has detailed the XU35 H40 before its release later this year. Arriving with a 4-inch and 720p display, the XU35 H40 appears to be positioned as a cheaper and slightly less powerful alternative to Anbernic's RG406H, with which it shares various features.

It looks like LG's first Tandem OLED gaming monitor will soon be available globally. Silently listed on Amazon complete with launch pricing, the LG UltraGear OLED 27GX700A can reach up to 335 nits full panel brightness with a 280 Hz refresh rate and a 1440p resolution.

MSI is gradually and silently releasing more batches of its first AMD Ryzen-powered gaming handheld in more countries. Having made its way to Germany last month, the MSI Claw A8 has now reached France but with significantly lower launch pricing.

XU Retro has already responded to Mangmi's first release. Apparently arriving in October, the XU Retro XU35 H50 will take on the Mangmi Air X at the same $75 starting price and comparable hardware to boot.

Gigabyte has revealed a new global release date for its first Primary Tandem OLED gaming monitor. Launching next month, the Gigabyte MO27Q28G will undercut the LG UltraGear OLED 27GX700A by a massive margin despite utilising the same 1440p, 280 Hz and 335-nit WOLED panel.

According to the European Consumer Centre Germany, in-app purchases can cause ostensibly free games to result in high bills; parents should review protection mechanisms, as the advice on the topic has been updated leading up to Gamescom 2025.

GTA 6 isn’t the only popular title publishers have been monitoring. With massive Hollow Knight: Silksong sales expected in September, Aeterna Lucis is delaying its arrival. Offering comparable open-ended platform action, the Metroidvania game will now arrive in 2026.

This game of the Final Fantasy license could be released on the Nintendo Switch 2 and it is excellent news for thousands of players around the world. However, it will be necessary to wait for official announcements before drawing conclusions.

One lucky GTA fan will soon have the chance to own one of the franchise's most iconic collectibles: the real-life car that inspired Vice City's police vehicles and was later used for promotional events. This unique piece of gaming history is now heading to auction.

AYN Technologies has already confirmed that the AYN Thor will initially launch for $150 less than the Ayaneo Pocket DS. Now, the company has revealed from when its dual OLED display clamshell gaming handheld will be available to purchase and when pre-orders should start shipping.

Zotac has re-branded its second Zotac Zone gaming handheld. Initially shown in January, the device now known as the Zotac Zone Pro is slated to launch this October running Linux with OLED display and dual trackpads but a comparatively small battery.

The Asus ROG Xbox Ally and the ROG Xbox Ally X are landing in October with a brand-new Windows handheld gaming experience. The new UI has considerable under-the-hood improvements. Windows Central took the ROG Xbox Ally for a spin, showing, among other things, seamless switching between the traditional Windows desktop and the new full-screen mode.

Discounty has launched on Steam to strong initial reviews, with cozy shop management and small-town drama. Critics praise its writing, charm, and depth. It's on sale right now with a 20% launch discount.

Ayaneo has just released the Pocket DS globally. Now, the company is lining up the Konkr Pocket Fit, which will cost slightly less than its Pocket DS sibling despite being considerably more powerful thanks to Ayaneo's usage of a Qualcomm Snapdragon G3 Gen 3 chipset.

Bungie is facing quite difficult times, and many changes are underway, especially at the head of the company. Indeed, Pete Parsons is handing over his post to a new CEO, and the latter will have the heavy burden of straightening out the company.

The 8BitDo Ultimate 2C controller is now available to buy in two new colors. The colors have a translucent design and were made in partnership with Viture. However, they cost more than the other color options.

The Nubia RedMagic 10S Pro offers many high-end components and large storage capacities for a low starting price of $699. But we'll show you just how affordable it really is by comparing it with alternatives.

Framework has been having a lot of fun with cryptic clues in its most recent device launches, and the latest hint seems to suggest that the Framework 16 might just be getting an 18-inch display and chassis upgrade.

Even with an October 16th release date, Microsoft and Asus haven’t finalized the ROG Xbox Ally price. Still, a new leak points to a pre-order date in September. The same source divulges the price of the unconfirmed Asus ROG Raikiri II Pro Xbox controller.

Just a few months before its first anniversary, GameSir has revealed a special edition of its Tarantula Pro game controller. This version of the controller is a collaboration between the accessory maker and Saul Leonardo Mena II, the EVO 2025 champion for Street Fighter 6.

Good things come to those who can wait even just a few short months. Razer has just slashed hundreds of dollars off its entire 2025 Blade 18 lineup just in time for back-to-school season.

Abxylute has announced the 3D One handheld PC, delivering glasses-free 3D gaming via eye-tracking technology and AI depth enhancement. With detachable controllers and keyboard, it transforms seemlessly between handheld, tablet, laptop modes.

The media will not receive copies of Hollow Knight: Silksong before its September 4th release date. Team Cherry is giving special consideration to patient Kickstarter supporters. The developers will soon send codes to backers of the 2014 Hollow Knight campaign.

The 10-hour Steam trial for Dune: Awakening runs until August 24 with isolated servers and limited progress carryover. The promotion coincides with Gamescom, where Funcom confirmed a free Chapter 2 update and The Lost Harvest DLC launching on September 10.

This point and click horror game from Scriptwelder is currently at its lowest price on Steam, and you will have the opportunity to dive into three different and scary stories. But be careful, because this offer is only valid for a limited time.

The Ayaneo Pocket DS is billed as the first ever dual-screen gaming handheld that runs Android. It has launched via a crowdfunding campaign that is now at nearly 10000% of its original goal. The up-to-165Hz device has a processor custom-made for gaming, a large battery and "PC-level" cooling.

The legal issues between Krafton-owned Unknown Worlds and its founders kicked up a notch as the publisher countersued while alleging misappropriation of sensitive company data by the latter.

EA has learned quite a lot from the two Battlefield 6 open betas. There will be a lot of adjustments and tweaks coming to the game that will be previewed during upcoming Battlefield Labs events.

The Epic Games Store has updated its mobile giveaway program with a new game for Android and iOS games. An occult puzzler, Strange Horticulture is highly regarded on both Android and iOS with near-perfect ratings on the Apple App and Google Play stores.

The Arzopa Z3FC is a fresh addition to the brand's lineup of portable displays. Featuring a 2.5K IPS display with a refresh rate of 180 Hz, the 16.1-inch portable display appears to be a pretty decent choice for gaming and content consumption as well as productivity.

Epic Games has only just started a new round of game giveaways on PC. Nonetheless, the popular storefront has already revealed next week's plans ahead of time, which will round off August 2025 with two more free games to claim.

New Steam language options are revealing differences in how Japanese gamers evaluate titles. Gamers in Japan often only post a review to highlight issues with a Steam game. With more negative reviews than average, some users fear publishers will avoid the country.

AYN has revealed the price and color options its upcoming dual-screen handheld, the AYN Thor, will be available in. The handheld, which will be available in two processor variants will have a starting price of under $250. There will also be a grip case

If you’ve ever wanted to face cannibalistic hillbillies straight out of The Hills Have Eyes, now’s your chance on Steam: Resident Evil 7 Biohazard marks a chilling return to the series’ survival horror roots – and it’s currently 60% off.

Devolver Digital stays true to its trademark style with Stick It to the Stickman, delivering another quirky indie game filled with dark humor and absurd ideas. This physics-based brawler blends the drudgery of office life with over-the-top combat and roguelike mechanics – and judging by the very positive reviews, players are clearly enjoying it.

Nakuma offers players a rewarding grind paired with a dynamic combat system. The free-to-play action RPG is available on Steam and has already received highly positive feedback from the community.

If you like dinosaurs and LEGO humor, a game that might meet your expectations is currently 80% off on Steam. But be careful, because there are only a few days left to enjoy it.

The Rogue Prince of Persia is now out on Steam. It reinvents the classic game with a new roguelike mechanic, parkour, and deep customization. It is launching after a successful early access phase that ran for over a year.

The ROG Raikiri II Xbox Wireless Controller has been officially announced at Gamescom. The tri-mode controller can connect to Xbox and PCs wirelessly via a 2.4GHz receiver or USB-C cable. It also has TMR joysticks and triggers, four back buttons, and up to 30 hours of battery life.

Surprise, surprise, the Analogue 3D has been delayed again. Allegedly now 'at 99%' development after an original Q1 2025 release date, the Analogue 3D is going the way of the infamous Smach Z, with Analogue having never even shown a prototype unit playing Nintendo 64 cartridges.

The Epic Games Store has refreshed its PC game giveaway program with two new titles. Worth a combined $34.98, Kamaeru: A Frog Refuge and Strange Horticulture are both well-rated by gamers and critics, but are only offered for Windows users this time around.

One-Netbook has shared more information about its next gaming handheld release. Another OneXPlayer X1 product, the OneXPlayer X1 Air adopts the Intel Lunar Lake architecture at the expense of OCuLink connectivity. One-Netbook will not be releasing the OneXPlayer X1 Air this month after all, either.

Microsoft has confirmed that the Asus ROG Xbox Ally gaming handhelds will get a game certification program that's similar to the one available for the Steam Deck. It will make it easier to assess how well certain games will run on the new devices.

Giant Squid’s Sword of the Sea has officially launched on PC and PS5. The game has a Journey-like ambience with skateboard/snowboard-inspired hoversword movement, short-form exploration, and a "Very Positive" debut on Steam.

BioShock 4 seems to be in a difficult situation. Indeed, 30% of the staff has recently been laid off and the release date for this new game has been postponed.

The Mangmi AIR X is a budget handheld gaming console with a Snapdragon 662 processor, 5.5-inch 1080p display, 5,000 mAh battery with fast charging, and Hall-effect controls. It ships with Android 14 and a custom launcher.

The iPlay 70 mini Ultra performed well in our review, but still comes with Android 14. Alldocube's exact update policy is unclear. Now we have an answer as to what the future of updates will look like.

Humble Bundle has refreshed the games bundle section, and there's a new addition: the IGN Gamescom bundle. It contains seven titles that are playable on the Steam Deck and are worth $214, but all of them can be purchased for just $18.

A YouTuber benchmarked AMD’s Radeon 9070 XT and Nvidia’s RTX 5080 across Windows 11 and Linux. Tests in more than 10 games show Linux gaming in 2025 coming surprisingly close to Windows performance.