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Viture has shared new details about its next collaboration with 8BitDo. Aimed at mobile devices, the 'one-of-a-kind' gaming accessory appears set to launch with Hall effect joysticks and up to 14 hours of battery life.

A Reddit user has shared stunning high-resolution photos from Assassin’s Creed Shadows to showcase the picturesque in-game locations with PS5 Quality Mode.

Gamers can now recreate their favorite The Walking Dead moments in Fortnite. Epic Games has unveiled new weapons and NPCs inspired by TV series and comic books. After a leak, Sabrina Carpenter will also likely become the next Fortnite Festival icon.

LG has finally started offering one of its latest Dual Mode gaming monitors in the US. Also now available in the UK, the UltraGear 27G850A can either output at 1080p and 480 Hz or 4K and 240 Hz as needed.

Dell has released Alienware AW3425DW, a new 34-inch gaming monitor that leverages a Gen 2 QD-OLED panel from Samsung Display. While Dell initially confirmed US availability and pricing, it has now released the monitor in China at a slightly higher price point.

Shooter and fantasy fans could be in for a treat on Steam, with a magic-based shooter currently going for just $9. Immortals of Aveum is 85% off until March 27.

For everyone eagerly awaiting the Nintendo Switch 2, there might be good news on the horizon. Well-known tech journalist and restock tracker Matt Swider believes that pre-orders could open very soon.

A new simulation game has just launched on Steam, offering a unique twist: instead of running a farm or building a city, players step into the role of a drug dealer. The Steam community has responded enthusiastically. Schedule I is currently dominating the SteamDB charts, holding three of the top spots and earning "Overwhelmingly Positive" reviews.

Verdansk, the popular Battle Royale map from 2020, is making a comeback with the next season of Warzone. The devs took to social media to give fans an early glimpse of the renewed map.

The RPCS3-Android project is progressing steadily, with the recent alpha 5.0 and alpha 5.1 updates introducing major changes to this PS3 emulator for Android. With the latest alpha 6 update, it has now gained support for Bluetooth controllers.

Big Rigs: Over the Road Racing lives on in infamy for being one of the worst games ever. It spawned the "You're Winner!" meme and was so horribly broken at launch that you could go up to 2 million miles per hour in reverse. This "classic trucking game" will be released in the second quarter of this year.

Metal: Hellsinger is a fast-paced FPS that makes you slay demons to the beat of an all-original metal OST, featuring the likes of Arch Enemy, Lamb of God, Dark Tranquility, System of a Down, and many more.

Genshin Impact players have new weapons to preserve laptop and smartphone batteries. The Kinich-inspired Ugreen gear includes a 20,000 mAh capacity Nexode Power Bank, wireless charger, and USB-C cable.

A popular insider is arguing that Sony won't allow PC ports on future Xbox consoles. Many gamers disagree since any Windows-based system should support Steam. Microsoft may soon release an Xbox handheld that could act as a test case for booting PlayStation's cross-platform games.

The OneXplayer X1 Pro redefines mobile gaming power. With its flexible 3-in-1 functionality as a handheld, tablet and laptop, it surpasses the limits of the Nintendo Switch, although the concept here is also somewhat reminiscent of Nintendo's handheld.

Off to an impressive start, Ubisoft's new release hopes to earn the title of the best Assassin's Creed game. To this point, Assassin's Creed Shadows is falling short of the player counts notched by the 2020 Valhalla. Fresh Ubisoft data also shows the influence of Steam on the game's popularity.

Razer’s original 60% gaming keyboard, the Huntsman Mini, is currently on sale. It comes with Optical switches and is compatible with the more recent Snap Tap feature.

Bethesda and Machine Games have confirmed Indiana Jones and the Great Circle will launch on the PlayStation 5 next month. It will be playable in mid-April and the title will be PS5 Pro Enhanced certified at launch.

PS4 emulation is progressing steadily and shadPS4 now has AMD FSR and HDR support, among other features. Games like Bloodborne, Dark Souls Remastered, Red Dead Redemption, and more can run successfully.

While the launch of Nightingale didn't go as smoothly as the developers hoped it would go, the open-world survival game did get better over time with updates. Now, there is a free demo on Steam, which users can download only for a limited time.

Nintendo has hardly revealed anything about the Switch 2 yet. Nonetheless, one Dutch retailer has already opened pre-orders for the console and is charging people €499 for the privilege of being first in line.

It is possible that Dark Space created a fairly accurate GTA 6 map mod for GTA V, which is why lawyers from Take-Two took the video down. The download links for the mod are not available anymore.

If Need for Speed feels too arcadey and Assetto Corsa a bit too realistic, the latest racing sim from EA Sports might be just right for you. F1 24 is currently 85% off on Steam, bringing the price down to around $10.50 instead of the usual $70. Update: The deal's gone (March 26, 07:05 AM GMT)

The Switch 2 Direct may not be the only official Nintendo event in the next few weeks. Several journalists and insiders are dropping hints about announcements this week. Gamers didn't expect Switch news, but Nintendo's partners reportedly have many unannounced games.

Dune: Awakening, which is scheduled to launch on May 21, has revealed system requirements. To run the game in 4K at 60 FPS, players would need to equip their PCs with an RTX 4070.

Xbox Game Pass subscribers have two new titles to look forward to this week. Alongside a classic game collection from Blizzard, a survival adventure game will also join the lineup, available on launch day through Microsoft’s gaming subscription.

CheckMag On paper, the Legion Go is a great compromise. The bigger than average screen and detachable controllers could feasibly pull double duty as a gaming and highly portable productivity machine, negating the need to carry a handheld for play and a laptop for work. But the term jack of all trades, master of none, leaves little hope for the Legion Go 2.

Fanatical’s latest offer can get you Steam Deck-compatible games starting at just $1.49. With Mystery Keys, you can unlock games from action, RPG, horror, or any other genre.

Hardware Unboxed has put the RX 9070 XT and the GeForce RTX 5070 Ti against each other in 55 games to see the actual performance difference between the two GPUs. Per the testing, the performance of the RTX 5070 Ti is within spitting distance of the RX 9070 XT, making the Radeon GPU a much better value.

The Abxylute One Pro gaming handheld offers upgraded hardware and better game emulation versus its predecessor, the One handheld. Kickstarter pricing begins March 27 at an affordable $199 for early bird supporters and current One owners.

Retro Games Ltd. has been planning to launch a fully-fledged Amiga 500 with a keyboard for months. Now, the company reveals why the release has been delayed.

Ayaneo has multiple Android gaming handhelds in the pipeline. The company has now returned to sharing details about the Pocket Ace, which it continues to bill as the 'ultimate' retro gaming handheld thanks to its high-end chipset and circa 6-inch display.

Moon Studios has been hard at work refining and expanding No Rest for the Wicked, and their latest devlog brings some major updates. After launching with a series of patches and hotfixes, the studio released its first major content expansion—the Crucible update—before going silent for a time. Now, they’ve broken that silence, revealing a pivotal moment in the game's development: the decision to buy back publishing rights from Private Division, making No Rest for the Wicked a fully independent project.

Just two Android tablets with the new top-end Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite processor will be announced in the first half of 2025, and the "OnePlus Pad 2 Pro" will be one of them, according to the latest leaks. It might have been cleared to use its unusually fast wired charging in its latest tip.

HP is one of the big name PC manufacturers that is yet to launch a handheld gaming PC despite having a gaming brand. It turns out the present state of Windows is holding it back, but it is open to making one powered by Valve's SteamOS.

Ubisoft’s latest release, Assassin’s Creed Shadows, has garnered over 2 million players in just 2 days. With this player count, the game seems to have surpassed its predecessors.

Before the full free-to-play release, Netmarble is offering early access to the much-anticipated Game of Thrones RPG later this month. Players will have to spend at least $25 to get an early sneak peek into the game.

One of the more underrated games of 2017, NieR:Automata, has been discounted by 60% on Steam. Its story, combat and soundtrack are one-of-a-kind, and unlike anything you've played before.

The Omni Health Ring is a smart ring equipped with AI-powered health coaching features, designed to help users improve their fitness through actionable tips for their lifestyle and diet. Fun games help maintain fitness using the built-in motion sensors.

Asus' new entry-level laptop looks great on paper with its 144 Hz IPS display and GeForce RTX graphics. However, some users will likely disapprove of the narrow color space and dull plastic design.

Buyers looking to get the most performance out of their Arc 8 laptops may want to avoid the MSI Prestige 13 AI Evo and consider the Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5 16IMH G9 or Yoga Pro 7 14IMH9 instead.

A well-informed source has shared initial details about another new Powkiddy retro gaming handheld. Hot on the heels of the Powkiddy V90 V2, the Powkiddy RGB50 will marry a 4.5-inch and 3:2 aspect ratio display capable of PSP emulation with Android and Linux support, along with a SoC not seen on retro gaming handhelds before.

Gamers anticipating a God of War remaster of earlier Greek titles may have to wait. An insider is now confident that Sony will debut a side story based on the franchise this year. The release could satisfy players until a new God of War game set in Egypt is ready.

Asus is the latest GPU maker to reveal its selection of Radeon RX 9060 XT RDNA 4 cards. Gamers can choose from 8GB and 16GB versions, as well as six different models. The new report doesn't mention other specs, but buyers can expect a second-quarter RX 9060 XT release date.

The Pi Tin is a new gaming handheld that users can build themselves because it is based on a Raspberry Pi. Not only that, it can also be easily modified to suit individual needs.

If you're into fast cars, tuning and neon vibes, Steam has a deal that could be worth checking out. Need for Speed Heat is currently just $3.50 instead of $70, thanks to a big 95% discount.

Yasuke Simulator launched on the same day as Assassin's Creed Shadows and takes a playful jab at Ubisoft's latest action-adventure. On Reddit, it's being embraced as an over-the-top meme alternative. On SteamDB, the game is already ranked number 2 under "Hot Releases".

Steam has recently added a bunch of free games, and some of them look quite decent. But it seems that those weren't the only free-to-keep titles that were in store. Steam's $0 game collection has expanded once more in March 2025.