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The Epic Games Store offers new free games each week, but accessing these titles on the Steam Deck requires a third-party launcher. Installing these third-party tools often requires extra steps, but it seems that will change soon as the Junk Store app is coming to the official Steam store

It seems that Valve has new consumer-grade hardware in the works. While the company has not revealed anything yet, two designers behind the Steam Deck have provided a few hints as to what could be up Valve's sleeve, such as a Steam Deck 2.

The Dell G16 7630 solidifies its position as one of the most competitively priced RTX 4070 gaming laptops as the 16-inch machine with the Intel Core i9-13900HX and 240Hz QHD screen is now available at a $670 discount, which drops its price to just $1,079.

With its visible, "laptop-grade" rear-mounted RGB fan and "3D heat pipe", RedMagic touts its Nova as the most gaming-ready flagship Android tablet on the global market. Could that "laptop-grade" cooling make it more vulnerable to a rage-quit? A vlogger famous for destroying tech set out to find an answer to that question.

After first announcing it in 2020, Xbox is reportedly ready to add support for gamers to stream games they own but are not available on the Xbox Game Pass library. The feature will enter testing next month before rolling out to more users.

The paid PoGoskill app makes it possible to trick Pokémon GO into believing the user is going places without ever leaving their couch, thus eliminating the legwork needed to collect virtual Pokémon.

Zuiki has revealed its Evotop ultra-wideband wireless game controller at the 2024 Tokyo Game Show. The controller utilizes a UWB dongle for lower latency than Bluetooth connections. Gamers can use the touch touch display to select settings without a PC app.

It looks like the popularity of the Lenovo Legion Go, Asus ROG Ally, and their stablemates has finally forces Microsoft to realise that gaming handhelds are here to stay. In the latest Windows Insider Preview, Microsoft has added a new on-screen game keyboard that uses an optimised layout and a mixture of touch and controller input to increase typing speed.

Steam recently updated its store checkout page to clarify that gamers are buying licenses for games, instead of the games themselves — along with all the content removal and malarkey that accompany these distribution strategies. GOG sarcastically responded to Steam's new storefront disclaimer, reminding us that GOG's offline installers "cannot be taken away from you."

As per reports, Warner Bros. is developing a Definitive Edition of Hogwarts Legacy with 10-15 hours of new content. The DLC, expected to be priced at $20-$30, will likely launch in 2025.

Following the success of Tom Raider I-III remastered, it has been announced that Tomb Raider IV-VI will also be getting remastered. The collection of games will bring improved graphics and new additions when it arrives early next year.

Assassin's Creed Mirage has been available since October 2023, and Ubisoft is now bringing it to Steam. The company has also confirmed that the game will have the "Playable" Steam Deck rating after it launches on the platform.

Two indie games are currently available on Steam with a 100 percent discount. However, gamers need to be quick. The first offer ends on October 12, the second on the following day.

Rockstar recently announced Red Dead Redemption for PC, with availability set for October 29. It is now available for pre-order on Epic Games Store, Steam, and Rockstar's official store.

In an exclusive playtest program, Switch owners will have the opportunity to test a new, previously unknown feature of the Nintendo Switch Online service - but only with a non-disclosure agreement. Speculation is now running high as to what this could be: a new feature for the Alarmo alarm clock or something related to the upcoming Switch 2.

Anbernic has revealed what appears to be its retro gaming handheld release. Building on the popular RG Cube, the RG CubeXX will be joined by a set of wireless controllers that closely resemble 8BitDo's Ultimate 2C.

Prime Gaming has announced a giveaway of 28 games for Amazon Prime subscribers this October, with top titles like DOOM Eternal and BioShock Remastered leading the pack. These 'redeem once, keep forever' games are available across various platforms, with staggered availability throughout the month.

The NES Hub is an accessory designed for the Nintendo NES that makes use of the classic console's 15-pin expansion port to provide support for modern Bluetooth controllers. Now finally released, the NES Hub also supports Expansion Audio and is compatible with other add-ons.

KT Pocket has revealed the first details about its next gaming handheld. Seemingly, the company plans to challenge high-end options with the KT-R2, which could come with a Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chipset, up to 512 GB of storage and even a magnesium alloy shell.

You can currently get two free games on the Epic Games Store, but they will only be available until October 17 UTC 15:00. After that, the free game giveaway section will refresh, and two new titles will replace them, which have just been revealed.

According to new reports, Miyoo is closer than ever to releasing its long-awaited Anbernic RG35XX SP rival. Supposedly, the company is now in 'the final preparations' of Mini Flip development, which has led it to to unveil four launch colours.

The Nova is now officially the only tablet on the global market with Qualcomm's top-end Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 Leading Version SoC. RedMagic is currently taking reservations for an upcoming "One-Day Early-Access" event for the Android gaming powerhouse, during which the device can be ordered with a limited-time reduction on its starting price

Intel has launched the Arrow Lake-S desktop platform led the Core Ultra 9 285K. Arrow Lake-S is based on the new LGA1851 socket and offers plenty of new features including Lion Cove P-cores, Skymont E-cores, Xe-LPG iGPU, a 13 TOPS NPU, and up to 192 GB of DDR5-6400 RAM support. The new Arrow Lake lineup is priced similar to Raptor Lake-R with the Core Ultra 9 285K retailing at $589 SEP.

The new Asus TUF Gaming A14 (FA401) powered by the excellent Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 APU, an RTX 4060 GPU, and a QHD+ display has now received what appears to be the laptop's maiden discount at Walmart. With the Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 and the RTX 4060, the Asus TUF Gaming A14 should be a snappy mid-range gamer.

According to the well-known leaker Billbil-kun, the Xbox Wireless Headset will receive an upgrade in just a few days - albeit without any major improvements. However, Xbox gamers still have to be prepared for a price increase.

The Dell G15 (5535) with an 8-core Ryzen 7 7840HS CPU, 16 GB of DDR%-4800 memory, and 512 GB of storage can now be yours for a massive 23% discount. Although quite bulky, the Dell G15 (5535) presents a good combination of gaming performance, display quality, and upgradability, making the machine worth a look.

First teased last month, the Minisforum EliteMini AI370 has now been officially announced. It's the first gaming mini PC from the company with a Strix Point APU, and Minisforum claims it can easily deliver 60+ FPS in AAA games.

In addition to the X1-4K Pro, ViewSonic offers another new high-resolution projector in its lineup, the X2-4K Pro. This model is also designed to appeal to gamers and is particularly easy to set up.

The Epic Games Store has freshened up its game giveaway service with another two titles. Worth almost $30 combined, the new deal will go live later today and run until next Thursday.

With automatic calibration, interchangeable joysticks, and Hall effect sensors, MSI is launching a new controller for demanding gamers. The MSI Force Pro Wireless also has an unusual visual design.

Black Myth: Wukong, the ultra-popular video game from Chinese developer Game Science, has reportedly cost a fraction of money to develop vs AAA titles Concord. The comparatively low development figure shines a light on the cost-effective nature of game development in China.

Xbox is releasing a limited-edition Indiana Jones-themed Series X console to celebrate Indiana Jones and The Great Circle. Available through a puzzle contest, the console comes inside a handcrafted puzzle box.

With a new title releasing on October 15th, Nomada Studio is inviting players to experience GRIS, its award-winning platformer, by offering a steep discount. Winner and nominee for many indie game awards, GRIS is a beautiful and heartfelt journey for players to embark on.

The Asus TUF A15 is a gaming laptop that perfectly suits the typical budget-conscious casual gamer. Thanks to an ongoing sale, the Ryzen 7 7940HS, RTX 4070 Laptop-powered notebook is available at its lowest price of the year so far on Amazon.

Nintendo’s new $99.99 Sound Clock: Alarmo features iconic characters and scenes from games like Super Mario Odyssey. With sleep tracking, motion sensors, and customizable alarms, it's an exclusive item only for Switch Online members.

Last year's Asus ROG Zephyrus M16 is still a viable option for gamers who are looking for an RTX 4080 laptop with a particularly bright screen, because the Mini-LED QHD display of the 16-inch notebook peaks at over 600 nits.

AMD could be launching a new mid-range RDNA 3 GPU at CES 2025. Titled RX 7650 GRE, the GPU will most likely be a cost-effective option that could see a limited release like the RX 7900 GRE before being more readily available.

MediaTek has just made the Dimensity 9400 official, and the phones featuring the new flagship SoC will launch soon in China. The Oppo Find X8 Pro will be among them, and it has just been shown to beat the iPhone 16 Pro, which comes with the Apple A18 Pro, in a gaming benchmark.

Nintendo's Switch 2 console will arrive no sooner than spring of next year. However, that hardly dampens excitement for the upcoming gaming console, with Digital Foundry experts shedding light on what can be expected from the Switch's widely awaited successor.

GameSir has quietly started selling a new telescopic smartphone controller with Hall effect joysticks. Available initially for $63.99, the GameSir X3 Pro typically sells for $79.99.

AMD might officially announce price cuts for the RDNA 3 GPUs according to information shared by Moore's Law Is Dead. The leak coincides with the discounts for the RX 7000 boards, suggesting that AMD might already have indirectly discounted the GPUs through retailers.

The Honor Tablet GT Pro has been listed on the official online store in China. It's in the pre-sale phase, and the company didn't reveal any core specs of the device other than saying that it will feature an "esports screen and flagship SoC," hinting that it will be a gaming tablet.

The AMD Radeon RX 7800 XT launched in September 2023 at an MSRP of $499. At the time, this was a pretty good price for the GPU since the board not only matched the competing RTX 4070 in performance but was also cheaper and had more VRAM. Now, the RX 7800 XT has become an even better buy thanks to new discounts.

The Asus Rog Ally handheld gaming console has recorded a big $100 discount at Best Buy. With the price cut in place, the Asus Rog Ally has become a worthy deal considering the machine packs a speedy Ryzen Z1 Extreme APU alongside a high-quality IPS panel.

It looks like the promised SteamOS ISO release is closer than we might have thought. Valve's Gamescope microcompositor recently received support for the Asus ROG Ally and Ally X displays and making them fully compatible with the SteamOS overlay and refresh rate slider.

Sony has begun selling refurbished units of the original PlayStation 5 console released in 2020, with a starting price of $350. However, Amazon also has a deal on the newer PS5 Slim which is tempting.

GameSir's Tarantula Pro controller wants to solve the problem of different button layouts by allowing users to change the layout with the press of a combination of buttons. The controller also packs a handful of other features including RGB lights and several customizable buttons.

CheckMag October is a great time to add a little fright to gaming sessions. In this list, we will explore a few games that will maximize a handheld horror experience.

The outstanding Samsung Odyssey G8 (G85SB) QD-OLED ultrawide gaming monitor has been discounted by a massive 49% for Amazon October Prime Day. The 1440p ultrawide gaming monitor features a 175 Hz refresh rate, 21:9 aspect ratio, and impressive peak brightness and colour reproduction.

EmuDeck may be popular as a tool. However, it turns out that few people wanted to jump aboard the project's first hardware releases.