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The Video Game History Foundation (VGHF) has unlocked a treasure trove of video game history: After years of effort, free early access to a unique digital archive is now live. Immerse yourself in rare documents, out-of-print magazines and other exclusive materials that offer a fascinating insight into the evolution of video games.

Like DLSS 4, AMD's FSR 4 uses AI to maximize framerates with minimal quality loss. Games must also be updated to use the new upscaling features. What popular titles might see a generational leap in performance?

The free game giveaway section of Epic Games Store has been updated. This week, the storefront is giving away an action-adventure title. For next week, it will be giving away a "very positive" 2D fighting title.

The first pre-built gaming PCs featuring the Radeon RX 9070 and RX 9070 XT GPUs have started showing up online with a starting price of $1750. For now, there are only a few options but more can be expected around the official release date of March 6.

Until March 5, Steam has a compelling deal for history and shooter fans. The World War I shooter Verdun is currently 80% off, bringing the price down to just $3.99.

Even without famous characters from Harry Potter novels, Hogwarts Legacy exceeded all expectations. Jason Schreier has provided Hogwarts Legacy 2 news about unwanted live-service components. Players can also expect the Hogwarts Legacy Definitive Edition to arrive in the near future.

Two years after its release, Sony has announced it is permanently slashing the price of the PSVR2 across all regions. The price cut should help the Japanese tech giant sell more units of the headset which has had poor sales since its launch in 2023.

Initially announced only with Intel Arrow Lake mobile processors, the NEO 16 2025 laptops are now launching with additional AMD Ryzen 9000/X3D APU options. The E25 (Intel) and A25 (AMD) variants are available for pre-sale with RTX 5090 / 5080 / 5070 Ti GPU options, up to 96 GB RAM, up to dual 8 TB SSD storage and up to a 16-inch Mini LED 300 Hz 2560 x 1600 display.

The ambitious MMORPG project Stars Reach, which is partly financed via crowdfunding, was able to reach its funding target of $200,000 on Kickstarter in just one hour. In the meantime, the first stretch goal has also already been reached.

Right now, gamers can grab a true horror classic on Steam at a great price. With over 18,000 reviews and a 95% positive rating, Amnesia: The Dark Descent has more than earned its reputation.

An Nvidia GeForce RTX 5090D graphics card has appeared on PassMark and delivered an incredible result despite having to overcome a couple of potential challenges. The RTX 5090D topped the high-end video card chart by an impressive margin while also managing to produce double the DirectX 12 test result of the RTX 4090.

Early details about a new Helegaly gaming handheld have emerged online. Sporting a design that leans heavily into the recent Powkiddy X35H, the device is said to get close to the Anbernic RG405V and RG405M in terms of performance.

The Epic Games Store has refreshed its free game giveaway program with a new title. Running alongside two surprise Android and iOS giveaways, this week's free PC game is another indie game that has been well-received across its Windows, PlayStation 4, Xbox One and Nintendo Switch releases.

A recent data mine of the recent DOTA 2 update has revealed a treasure trove of information about Valve's upcoming project. HLX, supposedly a codename for Half-Life 3, got a ton of optimizations within the Source 2 engine, meaning it is close to launch.

Valve's latest hero shooter, Deadlock, has just received a new major update with several updates to the core gameplay. The biggest change that most players will notice is the shift from a four-lane map system to the more traditional three-lane map meta. Valve also introduced a new mode to help players train their movement, and movement has become considerably faster, to boot.

The large 17-inch machine from Gigabyte also comes with the Intel Core i9-13980HX, 32GB of memory and a quick 240Hz QHD screen. Thanks to a 29% markdown, the RTX 4090 gaming laptop has now dropped to $2,410.

Facing tough financial times, Warner Bros. Games is banking on another successful Lego title from TT Games. In a new podcast, Jason Schreier added more fuel to rumors that a new Lego game is in development. Fans are now left to wonder if Batman or another major IP is involved.

The RX6H by Game Console is a new cheap retro gaming handheld built around a 3.5-inch display. Considered relatively comfortable by early reviewers, the Game Console RX6H also already supports ArkOS thanks to its usage of a Rockchip RK3326 chipset and 1 GB of RAM.

CheckMag Balatro continues to have more collabs in the form of more deck customization in the 4th "Friend's of Jimbo" update. There's another 8 new deck customizations added this time, from Indie hits like Dead by Daylight to AAA titles like Assassin's Creed.

Considering Minecraft's impressive sales record, this new Razer collection was overdue. Razer's arsenal of green gaming gear is instantly recognizable to Minecraft fans. The wired BlackWidow V4 X, Kraken V4 X, and Cobra mouse are available for order now.

The Steam Deck Folio is a new case designed for the Steam Deck that takes the concept of lightweight to the extreme. Aimed at those who like to take their Steam Deck travelling but dislike cases, the Steam Deck Folio also contains a built-in kickstand and integrated thumbstick locks.

Ayaneo has commented on the ongoing availability of Flip DS and Flip KB. Until now, the company has offered little by way of an explanation for why numerous orders of its Nintendo DS lookalikes have remained unfulfilled.

Crowbar Collective's tribute to the original Half-Life (Black Mesa) has received a 75% price cut on Steam. The game wasn't expensive to begin with and at this price, it is a must-buy for the hours of entertainment you can get from it.

Even though it is about twenty years old, the first F.E.A.R game still holds up today. If you haven't played it yet, you can grab a copy off GOG for a throwaway price. Its sequels (F.E.A.R 2 and F.E.A.R 3) have also been heavily discounted.

Black screens have turned the thrill of finding an RTX 5080 or RTX 5090 in stock into frustration. The issue appears without warning when gaming or even enabling/disabling displays. RTX 50-series owners are hoping a new Nvidia driver update eliminates the bug.

A new dungeon crawler RPG was announced on February 25 and its trailer immediately calls the Gothic series to mind. That’s no surprise, as Cralon was created by former Piranha Bytes developers.

LG has confirmed when three of its new UltraGear OLED gaming monitors will reach Europe. Not only that, but it has revealed how much the UltraGear OLED 39GX90SA, UltraGear OLED 45GX950A and UltraGear OLED 45GX990A will cost, too.

Two highly rated platformers are currently 90% off on Steam, bringing their price below $2. With thousands of „Overwhelmingly Positive“ reviews, Limbo and Inside have become fan favorites.

Gamers can currently get their hands on a very popular indie game on Steam that blends exploration with survival in a unique way. With over 18,000 reviews and a 94% positive rating, FAR: Lone Sails has captured the attention of many.

Retroid has revealed new details about its next clamshell gaming handheld. Not only will the Retroid Pocket Flip 2 be available in four colours, but it will also be available with a choice between two powerful chipsets. All Retroid Pocket Flip 2 models will feature a bright AMOLED display too.

A new RPG turns dying into a tactical feature and Steam users seem to love it. Just days after its release, the demo of The Hundred Line - Last Defense Academy has already garnered over 700 reviews, boasting an impressive 96% positive rating.

Valve's 'Deckard' VR headset is rumored to come with a $1000+ price tag. A possible late 2025 release date is on the cards as well, according to a well-known leaker on X/Twitter.

Warner Bros. Games will no longer release the Wonder Woman game that has been in development since it was first announced in 2021. It is also shutting down three of its games studios including Monolith and Player First Games which it purchased just last July.

A new leak confirms the RTX 5060 Ti will come in two configurations: one with 8 GB GDDR7 VRAM and the second one with 16 GB. Both have the same TBP, which is slightly higher than their Ada Lovelace counterparts.

Cruelty Squad is a surreal and bizarre immersive sim with a deliberately brash aesthetic. If you can get past the trippy, eye-strain-inducing visuals, you'll find a surprisingly deep and fun game beneath. The game launched in 2021 and still maintains "Overwhelmingly Positive" reviews on Steam.

The first Nvidia GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop GPU sample has landed on PassMark and delivered a healthy, but unfortunately compromised, benchmark result. The RTX 5090 Laptop managed to become the best-performing mobile GPU on the site, but it is currently stuck at RTX 4060 Laptop levels in the GPU Compute test, likely because of software support issues.

The Asus ROG Zephyrus G16 is a solid gaming laptop, boasting a 13th Gen Intel Core i7 CPU and an Nvidia RTX 4070. Currently, you can grab the laptop at a steep $520 discount at Best Buy.

The performance issues that the GeForce RTX 5090 and RTX 5080 seemed to have on the PassMark benchmark website have apparently been solved, with future visits by the new Blackwell cards potentially offering better results. However, the reason behind the RTX 50 issues may cause even more problems in the future for gamers.

The holiday cheer of some gamers was spoiled on December 24th. Entering voucher codes temporarily produced an error message. As compensation, PlayStation Network subscribers are being offered a $10 free code.

Digital Eclipse has released arguably one of the most unique collector’s editions available right now for a video game. Besides Tetris Forever and the usual extras like a soundtrack CD and a collector’s box, the package includes a gaming handheld that only runs classic Tetris games.

Asus has opened pre-orders for the 16- and 18-inch variants of its 2025 ROG Strix Scar series, both of which have up to RTX 5090 graphics. The laptops feature advanced cooling for their Intel Core Ultra 9 silicon, which drives a mini LED versions of their 240Hz ROG Nebula display. The Strix Scar (2025) line starts at ~$2,700, but to say it doesn't stay there is an understatement.

8BitDo has released a new wireless controller globally. Arriving as an upgraded 8BitDo Ultimate, the 8BitDo Ultimate 2 features upgraded hardware like TMR joysticks, a new 2.4 GHz receiver and a choice of trigger styles, among other improvements.

Sony released the PlayStation 5 Pro last year. The company’s next major focus is expected to be the PlayStation 6. A new report suggests a possible release timeline for the next-gen console.

At the end of last year, LG shared early details about four new OLED gaming monitors. Since then, it quietly expanded that list with a new 39-inch option. Now, it has released a third 45-inch variant with completely different specifications from its 45GX950A and 45GX990A counterparts.

AMD’s promotional game bundle brings the $70 Monster Hunter Wilds Standard Edition with a purchase of an eligible Ryzen CPU or Radeon GPU, as well as Ryzen AI 9 300, Ryzen 7000HX, 7000HX3D, Ryzen 8000, and Ryzen AI Max series laptops.

Monster Hunter Wilds players must contend with a beefy day-one PS5 update. Detailed patch notes should arrive shortly. However, there is a possibility that the update will sharpen textures or enhance performance.

Microsoft's Xbox Games Studios chief has announced that its reboot of the Fable game series has been delayed by a year. The game, which is being developed by Playground Games, is coming more than half a decade since 2010's Fable 3.

The 2025 version of the ROG Strix G18 laptop has descended on North America with RTX 5080 graphics, an Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX platform and a 500-nit 240Hz 2.5K display. It is backed for productivity as well as gaming, yet has a decent amount of RGB that includes underlighting. The G18 (2025) features advanced reparability as well as cooling, thanks to a design that is amenable to a tear-down with simple tool-free entry.

The MSI Vector GP68HX with an RTX 4080 laptop GPU and a Core i9-13950HX has become an enticing option for cash-strapped gamers in search of a performant QHD gaming laptop. The laptop, which is "Factory Reconditioned" with a 6-month warranty, is now on sale for less than $1,400. Update: The product appears to be sold out as of Feb 26, 3:00 GMT.