Gaming

Ultra Games' open-world game Paradise caused a stir two months ago with an impressive trailer. After having amassed over 650,000 views, it has now become clear that Paradise is simply a crypto rip-off from Russia rather than an alternative to GTA VI.

The Miyoo Mini Flip appears set for a full release soon. Not only has the company now shared the first official promotional video, but it has also seemingly started sending out retail units too.

Nvidia's upcoming Blackwell consumer GPUs are slated to launch early next year. As expected, rumors regarding RTX 50-series GPUs are picking up pace, with recent leaks shedding light on what to expect from the RTX 5070 Ti GPU.

The Epic Games Store has revealed this week's free game, and with that, the storefront has also announced that it will give away a top-rated shooter title right before Black Friday.

BenQ has updated its Zowie monitor series with a new option aimed at Esports gamers. Arriving in the US for $499.99, the Zowie XL2546X Plus supports BenQ's image ghosting reduction technology while also delivering 1080p and 280 Hz visuals.

A reliable leaker has recently revealed new information about the launch availability of the supposed Switch 2 - and for Nintendo fans worried about not getting their hands on a console on the Switch successor's release day, this should be good news.

Blizzard may have resumed work on the mobile version of World of Warcraft, a project previously discontinued in 2022 - at least that's what one insider claims to have heard.

Aoostar is now offering the XG76XT eGPU globally. Unusually, the company has opted for a desktop AMD GPU, which it has paired with OCuLink and USB4 connectivity.

Aoostar has now released its XG76 eGPU with an AMD Radeon RX 7600M GPU, OCuLink and USB4. Available for just $499, the Aoostar XG76 should start shipping globally before the end of the month.

The Epic Games Store has updated its free game giveaway service with a new indie title. Available from later today, Beholder has received positive reviews from critics and gamers alike.

The Acer Nitro V 15 price has now tumbled below $850. The laptop packs a Core i7-13620H CPU, an RTX 4060 laptop GPU, 32 GB of RAM, and 1 TB of storage. Display duties are handled by a 15.6-inch FHD panel with 100% coverage of the sRGB gamut.

Xbox has added the ability for Game Pass Ultimate subscribers to stream the games they own that are not part of the Xbox Game Pass library. However, only a few dozen games are available now with more to come later.

The Snapdragon 8 Elite appears to be super energy efficient, as the SoC reportedly allows the OnePlus 13 and ROG Phone 9 Pro to massively outdo their predecessors in battery life. Both phones also show impressive gaming potential with the devices running Genshin Impact without any thermal throttling.

Fanatical has just launched the ‘Build Your Own Bento’ bundle for Winter 2024. You can pick from 15 anime-themed games and add those games to your collection for as little as $2.86 per game.

Sony will be joining in on the Black Friday fun on November 22 with discounts on everything from PS5 console bundles and games to the PS VR2 headset and even PC games. Previous leaks also tipped a $379.99 PS5 Slim coming in the Black Friday 2024 deals roster.

According to a new report, the GeForce RTX 5090 may not be quite as expensive as earlier rumours suggested. With that being said, overclocked variants could still exceed $2,000 in the US.

Razer announced a new RGB version of its Barracuda X headset earlier in 2024, although it had heretofore only been available in black. Now, the HyperSpeed Wireless accessory has been released in a different color. It can still connect to and switch between 2 devices at once, and comes with a matching detachable boom mics.

Aoostar has announced XG76 and XG76XT eGPUs ahead of their global launches tomorrow. Available with the AMD Radeon RX 7600M and Radeon RX 7600M XT, the pair feature USB4 and OCuLink connectivity for relatively low launch prices.

In an interview, Ion Hazzikosta, Game Director at Activision Blizzard, was asked about a potential successor to WoW. While the answer in the past has always been a clear no, the latest statement may surprise some.

YouTuber and console repair specialist Steve Porter who runs TronicsFix on YouTube discovered that the PS5 Pro sports a new machine-grooved heatsink design, which should help prevent the liquid metal TIM from leaking out or sinking down. This can potentially alleviate console orientation concerns and prevent oxidation spots on the die, which was a common cause for degraded thermals and repairs with the original PlayStation console.

Game Pass subscribers can welcome three new titles today - including a new survival shooter that fans have been eagerly awaiting. Additionally, a beloved adventure game and a popular co-op title are now making their debut on consoles, offering something for every type of player.

Leaked info has revealed that a follow-up to the discontinued Steam Controller is reportedly nearing mass production. While there's no specs and pricing info yet, fans of the original controller have every right to be excited.

Sony continues to make the PlayStation Portal more useful, albeit over a year after its initial release. From today, a PlayStation 5 is no longer required to use the PS Portal thanks to the adoption of cloud gaming support via Sony's PlayStation Plus service.

Dell has discounted the G16 7630 gaming laptop by a massive 33.33%. As a result of the price drop, the Dell G16 has now become a solid price-to-performance value thanks to its powerful Core i9-13900HX CPU, 32 GB of RAM, and a full-power RTX 4070 laptop GPU.

Epic Games has released version 5.5 of its popular Unreal Engine. The update includes improvements such as the ability to create facial animations from audio files and a new MegaLights feature.

Fanatical has a limited-time bundle available, which brings Steam Deck games worth $305 down to $44.97. They all have Verified ratings for the gaming handheld, but note that this deal will end on November 21 at UTC 8:00.

Epic Games is slashing game prices on plenty of its best PC games in its Black Friday and Cyber Monday deals, with many games discounted by over 80%. The sale starts today and will only last for two weeks. What's more, all the game deals include DLCs, expansions, or some form of extra content, since they're all premium edition bundles.

Released yesterday, War Thunder 2.41 comes with a mix of military hardware, new and tweaked locations, missions, and technical improvements alongside bug fixes. Alongside the world's first stealth airplane, the "Firebirds" update packs Ray Tracing options, several other planes, as well as new ground vehicles and ships.

Sony, one of the world's largest tech and media corporations, is reportedly looking at buying Japanese media conglomerate Kadokawa Corporation. This move would give Sony even more control over Elden Ring publisher FromSoftware, in which it already owns some stake.

A Chiphell leaker says AMD's new unified UDNA architecture will debut sometime in 2026-27 with the Radeon RX 9000 series. Additionally, it will also power the PlayStation 6, along with a Zen 4/Zen 5 CPU.

The Samsung Galaxy S25 series is expected to sport the Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy, making it more capable than most flagships. This new lineup could also use Qualcomm's AFME 2.0 tech to deliver an enhanced gaming experience.

Game of Thrones is finally getting an open-world game that puts players in the role of a member of the Night's Watch and takes them behind the Wall. However, fans should not rejoice too soon. The mood in the community is predominantly negative.

Anbernic has now released the RG406H globally. Arriving in the wake of the Retroid Pocket 5, the Anbernic RG406H features a 4:3 display and has enough power to emulate up to consoles like the GameCube, Wii and PS2, despite its sub-$160 launch price.

Asus has officially unveiled its new flagship gaming smartphone. The ROG Phone 9 comes with top-spec hardware, such as a Snapdragon 8 Elite, up to 24 GB RAM, 1 TB storage and two USB-C ports. You can pre-order the phone now, but you won't get until January 2.

Mac gaming has been steadily improving, but users still face limited peripheral options. Corsair aims to change that with the newly updated K65 Plus wireless gaming keyboard and a Mac-specific version of the M75 wireless gaming mouse.

The RTX 4090-powered Razer Blade 18 is still more expensive than similarly equipped gaming laptops, but thanks to its eye-catching 4K display and sleek 18-inch chassis, this ultra-expensive machine can be a good choice for affluent 4K gamers.

Apple's recently unveiled M4 lineup of SoCs have received overwhelmingly positive reviews. The highest-end variant of the lineup, the M4 Max, packs up to 40 GPU cores for excellent graphics performance. But is that enough for a pleasant gaming experience?

The 38-inch Asus ROG Swift PG38UQ is a 4K, 144 Hz, HDR600 gaming monitor packed with gaming features. It also boasts some pretty solid colour reproduction, making it suitable for creative applications, too. In what looks to be an early Amazon Black Friday deal, the PG38UQ is discounted by a whopping 41%.

Razer touts the 2024 version of its Blade 16 gaming laptop as the best ever thanks to its 240Hz OLED display. The brand has declared Holiday Season 2024 open with a sale on the new Raptor Lake-based PC. It also comes with gifts valued at a total of $294.90 during the event.

Anbernic may still be working to deliver the long-rumoured Win701 gaming handheld. Based on new evidence, it seems that Anbernic has taken a leaf out of Asus' book not just in terms of the Win701's design but also its AMD Ryzen 7 8840U chipset choice.

Two games that were previously reserved for PlayStation and Xbox are also being released for the Nintendo Switch this week - including a relaxed cozy game and an action adventure in which you find yourself as a stray cat in a dystopian cyber city.

There is good news for all those who are eagerly awaiting Rebellion's new survival shooter Atomfall. The latest trailer not only shows the in game graphics, but also reveals the release date.

A well-known industry insider has heard that a Dark Souls 3 remaster is in the works. There's no word about a release date, but there's a good chance it could get a Demon's Souls-like treatment.

The Snapdragon 8 Elite brought an improved GPU, and a recent gaming test shows that the next-gen SoC can run Cyberpunk 2077 locked at 60 FPS.

CES has potentially revealed the launch date of MSI's long-awaited Intel Lunar Lake-powered gaming handheld. Not only that, but the Consumer Technology Association has also hinted that the MSI Claw 8 AI+ may even eclipse the Asus ROG Ally X when it comes to battery life.

Anbernic has now confirmed a full global release date for its next gaming handheld. Arriving tomorrow, the RG406H will sport Hall effect joysticks, a 4-inch display and should be powerful enough to emulate most classic systems.

According to Digital Foundry's analysis of PS5 Pro's power consumption, the Pro console displays a relatively small increase in energy utilization vs the performance increase on offer. For instance, in Elden Ring, the PS5 Pro records a performance gain of up to 35% for only 5.5% more power.

The MSI Claw received pretty poor reviews when it launched. However, a combination of updated software, some hardware positives, and a huge discount on Amazon makes it worth considering.

The Acer Nitro 17 gaming laptop with an 8-core Ryzen 7 7840HS CPU, 16 GB of DDR5 memory, 1 TB of storage, and an RTX 4060 laptop GPU is now going for less than $750 on eBay. The discounted price is for a certified-refurbished unit which, per the listing, is in "pristine, like-new condition".