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Valve announces the best Steam games of 2023 (Image source: Steam)

Valve reveals best Steam games of 2023

Valve has unveiled a comprehensive list that it says contains the best Steam games of 2023. The list has different categories, including top-performing games measured by gross revenue and player engagement. It also highlights the ...

Abid Ahsan Shanto, 29 Dec 2023 10:48

Honor X50 GT officially and unofficially slated to launch as full-scale mid-range Android powerhouse

Honor has now confirmed that there will indeed be a GT version of its X50 Android smartphone, and that it will launch soon. A notorious leaker purports to back the OEM's combative claims of its performance up with further specific...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 28 Dec 2023 21:29

Asus ROG Spatha X wireless gaming mouse (Source: Asus)

Deal | Asus ROG Spatha X wireless gaming mouse available again for $99.99 all-time low

Available since mid-June 2021, the Asus ROG Spatha X wireless gaming mouse topped at $199.90 at the end of November 2021 and dropped to $99.99 twice so far. After a $149.99 spike recorded last month, it is now available on Amazon ...

Codrut Nistor, 28 Dec 2023 19:00

RedMagic 9 Pro: Powerful gaming smartphone

RedMagic 9 Pro: Affordable flagship smartphone with Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 and active cooling available for preorder at a discount

Pre-orders for the RedMagic 9 Pro have begun. Those who pre-order will receive a discount and may even win the smartphone itself or a particularly high discount.

Silvio Werner, 28 Dec 2023 00:13

Chinese regulators can't seem to decide whether to ban game mechanics. (Image source: Unsplash)

China flip-flops on addictive gaming mechanic restrictions as stocks plumet and gamers celebrate

The Chinese government recently tightened its grasp on the gaming industry and predatory practices that a lot of game studios use to generate revenue. More recently, government officials have said that these new rules may be recon...

Julian van der Merwe, 27 Dec 2023 21:47

The Nintendo Switch is getting long in the tooth, but a flash cart could give it a new lease of life (Source: Amazon)

A Nintendo Switch flash cart could be the best thing to happen to the ageing console

CheckMag Rumours suggest that a Nintendo Switch flash cart may be coming for Nintendo`s handheld console. Nintendo will probably try very hard to shut this down, but this might be just what the console needs to extend its shelf life.

David Devey, 27 Dec 2023 20:15

iQOO Neo9 and Neo9 Pro launch with 144Hz OLED displays, 120W charging and a choice of premium SoCs

The Neo9 series has emerged today as iQOO's latest 144Hz display Android smartphones. They also boast the largest batteries of their mid-range line thus far, with flagship-grade charging across the board to boot. The newly-launche...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 27 Dec 2023 19:09

The HP OMEN 16 has two SO-DIMM slots for RAM expansion. (Source: HP/Best Buy)

Deal | HP OMEN 16 2023 price drops again to 120-day low at Best Buy for Ryzen 9 7940HS and RTX 4070 SKU

The HP OMEN 16 2023 gaming laptop is currently going for $1,199.99 at Best Buy. The discounted price is a 120-day low according to Honey’s price history tool. At the new rate, the HP OMEN 16 presents a compelling value proposition...

Fawad Murtaza, 27 Dec 2023 12:23

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 features 16,384 CUDA cores, 24 GB of VRAM, and a 384-bit wide bus. (Source: NVIDIA)

RTX 50 series performance and release date leak suggests potential 2024 launch and generational gain that lags behind RTX 40

According to the latest RTX 50 release date and performance leak from Moore’s Law Is Dead, NVIDIA can launch the new GPU architecture as soon as Q4 2024 with a performance bump that is not as impressive as what the RTX 40 series b...

Fawad Murtaza, 26 Dec 2023 21:52

MSI's upcoming Titan 18 HX sports a massive 18-inch 4K 120 Hz mini-LED panel. (Image Source: MSI)

CES 2024 | MSI Titan 18 HX to feature world's first 18-inch 4K 120 Hz mini-LED display with purported Core i9-14900HX and RTX 4090 in tow

MSI will be unveiling an upgraded Titan 18 HX at CES 2024. The flagship gaming laptop will feature the world's first 18-inch 4K 120 Hz mini-LED display with 1000 nits peak brightness and a 2 million:1 contrast ratio, and each unit...

Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 25 Dec 2023 15:45

Far Cry 2 is arguably the best of series. (Image Source: Ubisoft)

Far Cry games ranked from best to worst

CheckMag It has been 19 years since the first Far Cry game was launched by Crytek. The series gave rise to six games, five of which were developed by Ubisoft. Let’s walk down memory lane and see which is the best Far Cry title of them all....

Daniel Murti, 24 Dec 2023 23:49

A "ROG Tessen" teaser. (Source: WindowsReport)

ROG Tessen tipped to launch as new gamepad companion for next-gen flagship Asus gaming smartphones

The ROG Phone 8 series will launch alongside a whole new mobile controller with a whole new name, according to a new leak. The Tessen is slated to come with all the analog controls, buttons and triggers needed to make gaming on th...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 24 Dec 2023 18:19

Windows Mixed Reality: Acer also has corresponding headsets on offer

Windows comments on the discontinuation of Windows Mixed Reality: VR headsets likely to become electronic waste in the long term

Windows is discontinuing Windows Mixed Reality, which means that numerous headsets will potentially become electronic waste in the long term. The discontinuation is also likely to have a profound impact on Microsoft's VR strategy ...

Silvio Werner, 23 Dec 2023 22:45

The UltraGear OLED 45GS96QB is VESA DisplayHDR 400 True Black certified, 45GR95QE pictured. (Image source: LG)

LG UltraGear OLED 45GS96QB: New curved OLED gaming monitor revealed as UltraGear OLED 45GR95QE successor

LG has announced the UltraGear OLED 45GS96QB, a 44.5-inch gaming monitor and successor to the UltraGear OLED 45GR95QE. Arriving at CES 2024, the UltraGear OLED 45GS96QB will feature a 1440p resolution, a 240 Hz refresh rate and bu...

Alex Alderson, 23 Dec 2023 17:59

The 34GS95QE is one of six new UltraGear OLED gaming monitors. (Image source: LG)

LG UltraGear OLED 34GS95QE: New gaming monitor wins CES 2024 Innovation Award

LG has announced the UltraGear OLED 34GS95QE, a 34-inch gaming monitor sporting an AGLR OLED panel. Due to be properly unveiled next month, the UltraGear OLED 34GS95QE has already won a CES 2024 Innovation Award for reasons unknow...

Alex Alderson, 23 Dec 2023 17:48

The 45GS95QE is one of two upcoming 44.5-inch LG UltraGear OLED gaming monitors, 45GR95QE pictured. (Image source: LG)

LG UltraGear OLED 45GS95QE launching soon with 44.5-inch, 240 Hz and 1440p OLED display

LG has confirmed plans to launch the 45GS95QE, one of several new UltraGear OLED monitors. Seemingly, the UltraGear OLED 45GS95QE will join its gaming monitor siblings at CES 2024, which will run between January 9 and January 12 i...

Alex Alderson, 23 Dec 2023 15:19

The UltraGear OLED 39GS95QE has a modest 800R curvature. (Image source: LG)

LG UltraGear OLED 39GS95QE previewed ahead of CES 2024 showcase with new 39-inch OLED panel

The 39GS95QE is one of several UltraGear OLED monitors that LG plans to formally introduce during CES 2024. According to early official specifications, the UltraGear OLED 39GS95QE will utilise a new 39-inch OLED panel that deliver...

Alex Alderson, 23 Dec 2023 15:17

The UltraGear OLED 27GS95QE has a height, swivel, pivot and tilt adjustable stand, 27GR95QE pictured. (Image source: LG)

LG UltraGear OLED 27GS95QE: New 27-inch OLED gaming teased before CES 2024 reveal

LG has shared various details about the UltraGear OLED 27GS95QE, the smallest model in its new UltraGear OLED product stack. The UltraGear OLED 27GS95QE will combine a 1440p resolution with 400 nits peak brightness, HDMI 2.1 conne...

Alex Alderson, 23 Dec 2023 15:14

Hyte ships the Y70 Touch with a PCIe 4.0 riser cable for vertical GPU installation. (Image source: Hyte)

Hyte Y70 Touch: New spacious PC case with high resolution touchscreen now available globally

Hyte has finally released the Y70 Touch globally, two months after the PC case's debut in Canada and the US. A highlight of the Y70 Touch is its vertical touchscreen display, which measures 14.1-inches across and has a 1,100 x 3,8...

Alex Alderson, 23 Dec 2023 13:14

The 2023 Steam Winter Sale discounts some truly spectacular RTS games. (Image source: Steam - edited)

Steam Winter Sale: 4 ruthless RTS and 4X game deals in gaming's hottest holiday bargain bonanza

CheckMag Steam's epic 2023 Winter Sale is in full swing, bringing with it some of the best RTS gaming deals of the year. Delve into legendary battles in A Total War Saga: TROY, an intense FPS-RTS hybrid in Silica, or hostile political mach...

Julian van der Merwe, 23 Dec 2023 00:53

The UltraGear OLED 32GS95UE is LG's first monitor to its 'Dual-Hz' feature. (Image source: LG)

LG UltraGear OLED 32GS95UE shown with 4K/240 Hz and 1080p/480 Hz display options

LG has announced the UltraGear OLED 32GS95UE, one of several gaming monitors it plans to reveal next month at CES 2024. Like the ROG Swift OLED PG32UCDP, the UltraGear OLED 32GS95UE can switch between two display modes, which LG c...

Alex Alderson, 22 Dec 2023 20:25

ASUS will showcase the ROG Swift OLED PG32UCDP during CES 2024. (Image source: ASUS)

ASUS ROG Swift OLED PG32UCDP: New gaming monitor teased with 480 Hz refresh rate before CES 2024

ASUS has revealed the ROG Swift OLED PG32UCDP, a 32-inch gaming monitor that it claims is the 'world's first dual-mode monitor'. The ROG Swift OLED PG32UCDP will be revealed at CES 2024 with 4K/240 Hz and 1080p/480 Hz display opti...

Alex Alderson, 22 Dec 2023 19:57

PlayStation 5: Sony has now sold 50 million units since launch, overtakes Xbox One

In a recent press release, Sony proudly reported on a PlayStation 5 milestone: over 50 million units have now been sold since its launch three years ago. According to Statista, however, it is only the 15th best-selling console.

Christian Hintze, 22 Dec 2023 00:53

The RTX 4070-equipped TUF Gaming F15 has returned to its record-low price (Image: Asus)

Deal | Asus TUF F15 becomes cheapest RTX 4070 gaming laptop thanks to 30% discount

The arguably most enticing configuration of the Asus TUF F15 is once again on sale for less than $1,000, which currently makes the 15-inch gaming laptop the most affordable RTX 4070-powered machine on the market, although buyers w...

Enrico Frahn, 21 Dec 2023 22:35

The Steam Winter Sale is now live. (Image via Valve w/ edits)

Deal | Steam Winter Sale live now until January 4

The Steam Winter Sale is now live and features discounts on a variety of titles. Games on sale include everything from obscure Indie titles to award-winning AAA hits. Valve is also bundling 10 games for $10, representing a 94% dis...

Sam Medley, 21 Dec 2023 21:25

Aorus 15 review: More powerful than most laptops with an RTX 4070 and it costs only US$1,500

Aorus 15 review: More powerful than most laptops with an RTX 4070 and it only costs US$1,500

The Aorus 15 YE5 comes at a budget price, however, it features a true high-end graphics card, namely Nvidia's previous-gen flagship. Our review showed that the laptop is in no way a thing of the past as a result of this component ...

Christian Hintze, 21 Dec 2023 20:25

The Pocket 4 Pro will not start shipping until the middle of January 2024. (Image source: Retroid)

Retroid Pocket 4 Pro: New powerful retro gaming handheld launches for under $200

The Pocket 4 Pro is Retroid's most powerful gaming handheld to date. Available for under $200, the Retroid Pocket 4 Pro features a MediaTek Dimensity 1100 chipset, 8 GB of LPDDR4X RAM and a 5,000 mAh battery.

Alex Alderson, 21 Dec 2023 16:48

The Retroid Pocket 4 comes in six finishes, all with the same underlying hardware running Android 11. (Image source: Retroid)

Retroid Pocket 4 now available with Dimensity 900 chipset and Android 11 in six colour options

Retroid has started selling the Pocket 4, one of three gaming handhelds that it has released today. Available in one of six colour options, the Retroid Pocket 4 combines a 5,000 mAh battery with a MediaTek Dimensity 900 chipset, 4...

Alex Alderson, 21 Dec 2023 16:43

The RG35XX H should ship in multiple colour options. (Image source: Anbernic)

Anbernic RG35XX H revealed as new compact gaming handheld with Wi-Fi multiplayer and HDMI output options

Anbernic has unveiled the RG35XX H, a horizontal version of the RG35XX Plus that it started selling last month. As such, the Anbernic RG35XX H will soon be available with a 3.5-inch display with enough power to handle PlayStation ...

Alex Alderson, 21 Dec 2023 14:30

Retroid only sells the Pocket 2S Metal Edition in one finish. (Image source: Retroid)

Retroid Pocket 2S Metal Edition: Refreshed retro gaming handheld launches with premium shell for $145

Retroid is now selling the Metal Edition of the Pocket 2S, a compact gaming handheld that it teased over five months ago. Available with a modest launch discount, the Retroid Pocket 2S Metal Edition features the same overall hardw...

Alex Alderson, 21 Dec 2023 14:23

The highly reviewed AAA title is now available on the App Store (Image Source: Resident Evil via YouTube)

Resident Evil 4 Remake released for iPhone, iPad, Mac at 50% launch discount

Resident Evil 4 (the remake) has just been released for iOS, iPadOS and MacOS. While the initial download for trying out the game is free, the full game is unlocked with an in-app purchase which is discounted by 50% for a limited ...

Vishal Bhardwaj, 21 Dec 2023 12:56

The Intel Core i7-14650HX has made its Geekbench debut (image via Intel)

Intel Core i7-14650HX spotted on Geekbench alongside GeForce RTX 4060-powered Lenovo gaming laptop

The Intel Core i7-14650HX has made its Geekbench debut. It adds two extra P-cores over its predecessor but keeps the E-core count unchanged.

Anil Ganti, 21 Dec 2023 12:16

The Predator Helios 16 features two SO-DIMM and two M.2 slots for RAM and storage expansion respectively.

Deal | Monstrous Acer Predator Helios 16 with RTX 4080 and Core i9-13900HX drops to all-time low price at Best Buy

The 2023 Acer Predator Helio 16 price has now dropped to a record low thanks to a $150 discount at Best Buy. The laptop is a high-end machine with a Core i9-13900HX Raptor Lake CPU, a 12 GB RTX 4080 laptop board, 16 GB of expandab...

Fawad Murtaza, 21 Dec 2023 10:35

Deck Buttons is offering six different, transparent D-pads with insects inside. (Image: Deck Buttons)

Insects in transparent Steam Deck buttons: Deck Buttons expands gaming handheld with bugs of your choice

While Valve is gradually eliminating more and more bugs from Steam OS, Deck Buttons is adding a number of new bugs to the Steam Deck and Steam Deck OLED. The accessory specialist offers transparent D-Pads that encase insects in sy...

Hannes Brecher, 20 Dec 2023 20:54

The RedMagic 9 Pro. (Source: JerryRigEverything via YouTube)

RedMagic 9 Pro breezes past online smartphone torture test

The RedMagic 9 Pro can easily be mistaken for a "smartphone from 2030" thanks to its cutting-edge camera hump-free design - according to Zach Nelson, that is. Nevertheless, the new Android gaming powerhouse was very much in the pr...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 20 Dec 2023 19:22

Top 4 family video games to help Christmas gatherings more fun (Source: Unsplash)

HP Omen Transcend 32: New QD-OLED gaming monitor leaks with 4K resolution, 240 Hz refresh rate and 140 W Power Delivery

According to a new report, HP is preparing to release a new premium gaming monitor. Billed as the Omen Transcend 32, the gaming monitor will utilise a QD-OLED panel from Samsung, which will provide a 4K resolution and a 240 Hz ref...

Alex Alderson, 20 Dec 2023 00:29

The Zowie XL2546X is available before its 540 Hz sibling. (Image source: BenQ)

BenQ Zowie XL2546X debuts as new 24.5-inch and 240 Hz gaming monitor for $499

BenQ has started selling the Zowie XL2546X, a 24.5-inch gaming monitor based around a Fast TN panel. Available for $499, the BenQ Zowie XL2546X outputs at 240 Hz with a 1080p resolution and 320 nits peak brightness.

Alex Alderson, 20 Dec 2023 00:24

The SteamDeck has received a new software update (symbolic image, image: Valve)

SteamOS 3.5.11: New version and new firmware with several improvements, also for the OLED model

Valve has rolled out a new update for the Steam Deck, which introduces several improvements and also includes new firmware. The improvements are for both the standard and OLED variants of the gaming handheld.

Silvio Werner, 19 Dec 2023 23:51

The Omen Transcend 14 has a modern design adorned with RGB lighting. (Image source: Windows Report)

HP Omen Transcend 14 leaks as 'world's lightest' 14-inch gaming laptop with 120 Hz OLED display and Intel Meteor Lake-H processors

Windows Report has leaked various details about HP's next Omen Transcend gaming laptop. Arriving soon as the HP Omen Transcend 14, the gaming laptop will be available with up to an Intel Core Ultra 9 185H processor and an NVIDIA G...

Alex Alderson, 19 Dec 2023 20:17

The Evnia 27M1N5500P should launch globally eventually. (Image source: Philips)

Philips Evnia 27M1N5500P: New 27-inch gaming monitor debuts before global launch

Philips has showcased the 27M1N5500P, a new Evnia-branded gaming monitor that combines a 2.5K resolution with a 240 Hz refresh rate. While the Evnia 27M1N5500P is launching in China first, it should be available globally too befor...

Alex Alderson, 19 Dec 2023 19:45

The AOKZOE A2 will be available in black and white colour options. (Image source: AOKZOE)

AOKZOE A2 launch pricing and release date confirmed with Ryzen 7 6800U and Ryzen 7 7840U options

AOKZOE has finally confirmed launch pricing and a release date for the AOKZOE A2, a 7-inch gaming handheld that it showcased at the start of the year. While the AOKZOE A2 starts at $699 with the AMD Ryzen 7 7840U, there will also ...

Alex Alderson, 19 Dec 2023 18:00

Horizon Zero Dawn is reportedly leading the sales chart on Steam for Sony. (Source: Sony)

Leaked Sony Steam sales chart shows releasing PS exclusives on PC is paying off with millions of copies sold

It seems that Sony’s strategy of releasing PS-exclusive games on PC is proving quite beneficial with the company reportedly selling millions of Horizon Zero Dawn and God War copies on Steam. The information comes to us courtesy of...

Fawad Murtaza, 19 Dec 2023 13:25

Insomniac's Spiderman 2 has a Metacritic score of 90. (Source: Insomniac Games)

Detailed Insomniac Games future roadmap leak reveals new Spiderman, Venom, Wolverine, and X-Men games in development

Since its acquisition by Sony Interactive Entertainment, Insomniac Games has released three titles including two new Spiderman games. If the latest round of leaks is accurate, the studio is far from slowing down and is reportedly ...

Fawad Murtaza, 19 Dec 2023 11:37

The Nvidia GeForce RTX 3050 6 GB will be launched next year (image via MSI)

Nvidia GeForce RTX 3050 6 GB price and tentative launch window revealed by new leak

Nvidia plans to launch the GeForce RTX 3050 6 GB sometime in February 2024. It will permanently replace the 8 GB version and come with a sub-$ $200 price tag.

Anil Ganti, 19 Dec 2023 11:22

The Eluktronics RP-15 G2 on sale features a range of ports including Mini DisplayPort, HDMI 2.1, USB-C, and a full-size SD card reader. (Source: Eluktronics)

Deal | Eluktronics RP-15 G2 gaming laptop price drops to lowest ever level for RTX 4060 and Ryzen 7 7840HS SKU with 64 GB of RAM

The Eluktronics RP-15 G2 gaming laptop price is currently at a record low at the company’s official store. Equipped with an RTX 4060 laptop GPU with 8 GB of VRAM and an 8-core Ryzen 7 7840HS CPU, the notebook is powerful enough to...

Fawad Murtaza, 19 Dec 2023 10:06