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HP is expanding its Omen smart gaming monitor line-up with a new 4K, 144 Hz gaming monitor that features everything from AMD FreeSync Premium and 95% DCI-P3 colours to a built-in USB hub and KVM switch for peripheral sharing between machines.

HP's latest 34-inch, 21:9 ultrawide Omen 34c G2 gaming monitor features a 1440p resolution, 180 Hz refresh rate, and impressive colour accuracy specs, with factory colour calibration to boot. All for a cool $479.99.

Dell is once again bringing back Area-51 to Alienware gaming laptops. The new Alienware 16 Area-51 and Alienware 18 Area-51 essentially succeed the Alienware m16 and m18, respectively, but with a slightly modified chassis featuring the latest Intel Arrow Lake-HX CPUs and Nvidia's new RTX 50 series Laptop GPUs.

The MSI Titan 18 HX AI has been shown off at CES 2025. It comes with a mini-LED screen, two Thunderbolt 5.0 ports, mechanical keycaps and support for up to 96 GB RAM.

The MSI Raider A18 HX is the company's newest 18-inch gaming laptop. It combines AMD Fire Range CPUs with Nvidia GeForce RTX 50 series graphics cards, but skimps on some of the more boutique features like Thunderbolt 5.0

Alienware's successor to last year's AW2725DF is finally here. Lining up as the AW2725Q, the 27-inch monitor combines a 4K native resolution with a 240 Hz rate across a flat QD-OLED panel for $899.99 in the US.

The Kishi V2 is an expanding game controller designed to fit a wide range of smartphones sizes. The direct-connect controller requires no recharging and has no wireless lag. On-screen game controls can be mapped to the physical buttons for the Android model.

HyperX has announced two new modular mice that users can customize using included additional parts or 3D printed ones. Available in wired and wireless options, the Pulsefire Saga mice are compatible with PCs, Xbox Series X/S, and PS5.

CheckMag If you were to ask most tech journalists what they consider the most innovative handheld console, they would say the Nintendo Switch. With its touch screen, portability, internet connectivity and AAA titles, it’s a definite win. If you were to ask me, I would say, “What time period?”. If we’re talking about the 90s, I would say the Tiger Game.com.

AMD has shown off its low-power chips for handheld gaming consoles at CES 2025. The Ryzen Z2 Extreme, Ryzen Z2 and Ryzen Z2 Go offer gamers and OEMs to pick between raw performance and battery life by offering three tiers of hardware.

Better late than never, Acer has finally entered the handheld gaming fray, introducing the 8-inch Acer Nitro Blaze and Acer Nitro Blaze 11, which features a gargantuan 11-inch, 144 Hz IPS display. Both devices are powered by AMD's Ryzen 7 8840HS and Radeon 780M iGPUs.

Acer’s Nitro Mobile Gaming Controller - launching Q2 2025 - is equipped with a foldable design, USB-C connectivity, 18W fast-charging, and compatibility with devices up to 8.3 inches for seamless mobile gaming.

At CES 2025, AMD is finally offering a preview of what's in store with RDNA 4. RDNA 4 GPUs, such as the new Radeon RX 9070 XT and the RX 9070, come with new RT and compute cores along with a new media engine. The nomenclature of RDNA 4 will also follow in the competition's footsteps to enable easy comparisons.

According to a reliable leaker, Nintendo fans have exciting news to look forward to in 2025. Not only is the Switch 2 expected to launch, but a sequel to a beloved action-adventure game is also rumored to be in development for the new console.

Earlier today, a report that emerged that AMD would soon be confirming the existence of a new Valve Steam Deck based around Ryzen Z2 APUs. However, one of Valve's leading Steam Deck designers has already weighed in publicly with a definitive take on the matter.

Minecraft is widely regarded as the most successful game of all time and its creator, Markus Persson, has now officially unveiled plans for a follow-up. Since the trademark rights to Minecraft belong to Microsoft, Persson describes the new project as a "spiritual successor".

The ROG Strix OLED XG27AQDPG is another new gaming monitor based around one of Samsung's latest Gen 4 QD-OLED panels. Combining a 1440p resolution with a 500 Hz refresh rate, the ROG Strix OLED XG27AQDPG spans 27-inches across with fast response times and excellent colour accuracy.

Capcom has announced that the Resident Evil 4 remake has sold 9 million copies worldwide. The game launched in 2023 to a glowing critical reception and sold over 5 million copies by the end of that year.

The custom manifests for the materials used in the construction of the Nintendo Switch 2 Joy-Cons suggest that the controller of the next-generation console could feature mouse-like capabilities. This wouldn't be an industry-first innovation, since Lenovo and others already did it.

It is inspired by old-school MMORPGs with various locations, items, and skills for you to level up but instead of playing it actively, the game wants you to get out and walk to make progress.

A new leak has confirmed exactly how much VRAM the Nvidia GeForce RTX 5090 will launch with. It sits in line with earlier rumours which stated it would be remarkably more than that offered by the RTX 4090.

According to recent reports, Nintendo is set to present the Switch 2 within the next few weeks. Although there is no official mention of a new Nintendo console has been forthcoming just yet, high-quality photos of what appear to be a Switch 2 Joy-Con controller have now emerged online.

Anbernic has returned with a new release. Starting off 2025 strong, the company has decided to refresh the RG34XX with a new eye-catching transparent colourway, despite initially releasing the device less than a month ago.

In addition to white and black, the Hyperkin DuchesS Controller will soon be available in a translucent green color reminiscent of the Halo-themed original Xbox console. It will retain the same price tag as the other colors.

Leak Lounge It's a tacitly known fact that Nvidia's widely anticipated RTX 50-series gaming GPUs are poised to be unveiled at CES 2025. From the power-hungry RTX 5090 with 33% more CUDA cores than its predecessor, to the memory-starved RTX 5060, here is a run-down of what we have learned so far regarding the next-generation Nvidia GeForce RTX GPUs. Last updated: January 5

An out-of-the-box puzzle-simulation game inspired by Zachtronics titles is now free on Steam forever. You can dive into its intricate challenges and circuit designs with no cost or microtransactions.

The Gigabyte Aorus FO27Q5P and MO27U2 monitors have been announced ahead of their expected debut at CES 2025. While the latter is suited to hybrid gamers, the Aorus FO27Q5P is designed for professional players, with features like a 500Hz refresh rate and DisplayPort 2.1 (UHBR20).

The official release window for GTA 6 is set for fall 2025, but many fans worry the highly anticipated open-world adventure might be pushed back to 2026. Gaming insider Jason Schreier has now shared his thoughts on the matter.

Ubisoft, once a powerhouse in the gaming industry, is expected to face major challenges in 2025. Following a string of missteps and increasing criticism for producing formulaic content, gaming insider Jason Schreier views the company as standing at a critical crossroads.

ViewSonic has now taken the wraps off its latest gaming monitor in China. The new model, the VX2757-HD-PRO, arrives as a 27-inch budget monitor priced around the equivalent of $105 while offering a 180 Hz refresh rate.

The Epomaker Shadow-X keyboard connects to devices over Bluetooth and USB-C. A rotary dial switches connections while the 1.06-inch LCD display shows the battery status, time, and more. The gasket structure design reduces noise levels while retaining a soft, smooth typing experience.

The GX06 is a new, compact mini PC with an Intel Core i9 processor and an Nvidia 4050 GPU, making the model suitable for light video gaming. But purchasing the mini PC is not completely without potential pitfalls and problems.

Ahead of the hotly anticipated launch of Monster Hunter Wilds, a game bundle is offering two Monster Hunter games for under $10 and four for as little as $17.99.

PowerColor has provided a sneak peek at its upcoming AMD Radeon RX 9070 XT GPU, teasing a unique metal shroud, triple-fan setup, and a flow-through cooler. AMD is expected to announce its new GPUs at CES 2025 in a few days.

The MCon is a new controller designed for iPhones and Android smartphones. Based around a magnetic design, the MCon contains Hall effect joysticks and fold-out grips, among other features.

A new supposed retail leak of the Nvidia GeForce RTX 5080 suggests that a $150 price increase may be on the cards for Blackwell, with the listing also confirming an upgrade to DLSS4.

As we inch closer to the official unveiling of Nvidia's next-generation GeForce RTX 50-series GPUs, more information continues to pop up on the interwebs surrounding the widely anticipated cards. A recent leak sheds light on the TDP values for the high-end RTX 5090 and RTX 5080 GPUs, and the numbers appear more tolerable than previously thought.

Amazon Prime Gaming has kicked off 2025 by adding two free games to its game giveaway section. Both these two tiles have "Very Positive" ratings on Steam, and they have a combined value of $27.98.

After two and a half years in early access, a highly anticipated RPG launched its full version on January 2 and has quickly captured players' attention. Within a day of its release, it climbed to the top spot in Steam's "Trending Free" category.

A new hardcore shooter, inspired by retro classics like Doom and Wolfenstein 3D, is making waves on Steam. Featuring 2.5D graphics and realistic gunplay, the game has climbed to the top of the "New & Trending" charts and boasts an impressive 98 percent positive rating.

The VRAM size of the RTX 5090 laptop GPU has leaked and the card is expected to feature 50% more memory than the RTX 4090 laptop. This increase is reportedly made possible by the 3 GB GDDR7 modules.

Xiaomi is expected to launch a new Redmi gaming tablet, and a new leak has now shared some key specs of this pad. According to reliable tipster Digital Chat Station, it will be geared for performance with the Dimensity 9400+ SoC.

My Arcade has published a short teaser about the Atari Gamestation Go. While the design of the gaming handheld was already revealed before, this new video gives a closer look at the device.

Asus has now fully detailed ROG Swift OLED PG27UCDM, which is an early example of Samsung Display's Gen 4 QD-OLED technology. Not only does the ROG Swift OLED PG27UCDM output natively at 4K and 240 Hz, but it also offers connectivity like DisplayPort 2.1a UHBR20 with a full 80 Gbps bandwidth at its disposal.

Nearly a decade after its announcement, the ambitious Skyblivion remake project is nearly complete. The project aims to create a faithful remake of The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion using Skyrim's engine.

The final free game for the holiday season from Epic Games Store is here. As revealed by leakers an hour back before the official reveal, it’s indeed an AAA title with good player ratings.

In BattleCap, you create your own battleships, not from wood or metal, but from bottle caps. The game supports up to four players in local PvE or PvP modes and has already garnered a positive reception on Steam.

A new leak from Chiphell shows us an MSI-branded GeForce RTX 5080's retail box. It shows off the GPU's design and confirms some of its key specs, such as its VRAM capacity and bus width.