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The latest Lenovo Legion Slim Gen 9 gaming laptop with a 16-inch 2560x1600 resolution display is currently retailing at a steep $400 discount at Micro Center. The resulting price has made the laptop a no-brainer, since it packs a Ryzen 7 7435HS CPU and an RTX 4070 laptop GPU.

One of the major highlights of Epic Games Store on PC is its free games program, which refreshes each week with new titles and in-game content that you can claim for $0. The digital storefront now plans to bring something similar to its mobile store.

A rumored sequel to 2003's Sonic Heroes is reportedly set for Autumn 2025. The new game could bring back team-based gameplay with upgraded graphics, though nothing has been officially confirmed.

SenseRobot has unveiled the SenseRobot Chess - an AI robotic chess coach with a 2,900 ELO rating to help children hone their chess tactics. The coach provides verbal feedback to help children develop advanced chess skills while moving pieces on real chess boards as an opponent.

A recent update to the Valve Steamworks documentation revealed the deadline for developers who need to comply with German regulations that require an Age Rating to be displayed. The date is November 15th. The games without a rating by then will no longer be displayed to Steam customers in Germany.

Gigabyte aims to blend traditional arcade-style gaming with generative AI as part of the Brand Day events held in partnership with Canada Computers. The experience is rated to allow users to engage in competitive image generation at one of three Tournaments to be held between now and the end of December 2024.

Microsoft has five new games ready for rainy fall days in the coming weeks. Those who like storytelling, fighting games or souls-likes should get their money's worth until mid-October. Xbox Game Pass subscribers can also look forward to a crazy mix of deck-building, roguelikes and puzzles on October 10.

Unleashed yesterday alongside a refreshed Nvidia app that sports RTX HDR multi-monitor support, the 565.90 GeForce Game Ready Driver software package focuses on three games, namely MechWarrior 5: Clans, Throne and Liberty, and Starship Troopers: Extermination. The update also sports optimal settings for three titles and several fixes.

Tekken’s Katsuhiro Harada once pitched the idea of adding Colonel Sanders as a guest fighter. KFC and even his own bosses rejected the proposal, citing brand concerns. Despite the Colonel's appearance in other games, this collab never made it into Tekken 8.

Razer touts its V3 35K as its most advanced wired mouse yet thanks to its latest, second-gen Focus Pro optical sensor, rated for a maximum IPS speed of up to 750 as well as a sensitivity of up to 35,000 DPI. It and its wireless Pro version are also rated to achieve a "true" 8000Hz polling rate, albeit with extra accessories that come with optional extras.

Creative Technology has launched the Sound Blaster GS5, a new soundbar in a compact format. In addition to Bluetooth 5.3, it offers various connections and is equipped with RGB lighting.

Originally slated to release on November 12, Ubisoft delayed Assassin's Creed Shadows to mid-February 2025. According to information that has emerged online, the AC Shadows delay is mainly to address bugs and improve historical/cultural accuracy.

Star Wars Outlaws has reportedly failed to Ubisoft's expectations as one month sales figure has now appeared online. Additionally, to address the issues plaguing the game, Ubisoft has published a roadmap of updates for the game that are set to go live over the next two months.

Scheduled to launch tomorrow, the "Red October" update will push the version number of World of Warships to 13.9. Its highlights include Mode Shuffle's return, an Event Pass dedicated to the German Navy, Soviet-themed rewards (hence the update's name), new missions, as well as multiple tweaks and fixes.

Epic Games has filed a lawsuit against Google and Samsung, accusing the companies of anti-competitive practices aimed at maintaining their dominance in app distribution. The lawsuit centers on Samsung’s Auto Blocker feature, which restricts third-party app stores.

A post on Reddit recently detailed the results of a user testing an aluminum alloy back plate for their Steam Deck LCD model. Although the mod is a simple back plate swap, the change has resulted in notable improvements to the system's performance.

In addition to the RTX 4090 and Core i9, the Acer Predator Helios also features a mini-LED screen with 250Hz, 32GB DDR5 and a 1TB SSD. Also, Best Buy has now discounted the 18-inch behemoth of a gaming laptop to its lowest price thus far.

The 2023 Gigabyte Aorus 15X is currently one of the cheapest RTX 4070 gaming laptops on the market thanks to a substantial discount of $614. Alongside a Core i9-13980HX and a QHD display, the price/performance delivered by the Aorus 15X on sale is excellent, making this a good opportunity to snag the machine.

Enter The Mysterium Bundle is a new selection of games that made its way to Humble Bundle. This collection has a total of 14 items with a combined value of $192, but you can claim all of them for a minimum payment of $20.

Sony's latest corporate report reveals that the company will rely more heavily on artificial intelligence and machine learning in game development. While this is expected to streamline development and reduce costs, it also sparks ethical concerns.

New FCC filings for Nintendo's CLO-001 reveal more details about its dimensions, wireless functionality, and possible classification as a UMPC-like device. It’s expected to launch alongside the Nintendo Switch 2, though its exact purpose is still unknown.

The HP Victus 16 gaming laptop has recently seen a $500 markdown from list price at Best Buy. It features an AMD Ryzen 7 8845HS, 16 GB of memory, a 512 GB PCIe 4.0 SSD, and an Nvidia GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop GPU with 8 GB of GDDR6 VRAM.

Razer asserts that its latest accessory is rated to convert any old chair into the ultimate gaming asset. The Freyja integrates custom, "multi-directional" Sensa HD Haptics into its cushions in a way touted to confer tactile feedback on gaming that syncs perfectly via Razer HyperSpeed Wireless or Bluetooth.

The new Kraken V4 Pro is backed to act as all headsets to all gamers with its support for audio via Bluetooth, USB-C or a 3.5mm jack as well as Razer's HyperSpeed Wireless 2.4GHz connection. It even has its own Control Hub with an OLED display to keep track of all its features, those of its in-built Sensa HD Haptics and retractable mic included.

Alongside its new gaming tablet, Lenovo has introduced a mobile controller in the Chinese market. Called the Legion G7, this smartphone and tablet gamepad appears to be a rebrand of the GameSir G8 Galileo.

The much-teased 2024 Lenovo Legion Y700 is now official. With a starting price of CNY 2,899 in China (about $413), the new Android gaming tablet brings multiple upgrades over the 2023 model.

The 2024 Lenovo Legion Slim 5 with the AMD Ryzen 7 8845HS and an Nvidia RTX 4060 is now down to $962.99 on the official store. To get this full $557 price cut on the gaming laptop, use the "LENOVOLIVE10" coupon during checkout.

Nintendo's wildly popular Switch gaming console is set to receive a successor sometime in early 2025. Recent leaks and rumors have hinted at major improvements to performance, while a more recent leak sheds light on the console's Joy-Con improvements and a launch date estimation.

The Beelink SER9 is the first mini PC with AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 to be available globally. ETA Prime has now benchmarked its gaming performance, and the Radeon 890M iGPU of the system holds its ground reasonably well across multiple AAA games.

After Sony was recently criticized for the pricing policy of the PlayStation 5 Pro, the company is now being accused of another cash grab. The price of Horizon: Zero Dawn has been secretly doubled, which is probably no coincidence in view of the upcoming release of the remastered edition.

The 2024 Lenovo Legion Y700 will make its full debut on September 29 in China, and the Android gaming tablet will go head-to-head with RedMagic's Nova. Initially, the company showcased it in a matte black color, but now, it has revealed a new white colorway.

The company behind the PSP Vita-inspired Smart Pro have now released a new gaming handheld to retailers. Sold as the TrimUI Smart Brick, the device has a relatively compact build, a vertical layout and a design that resembles the Miyoo Mini Plus.

The Epic Games Store has announced its plans for its next free game. Available for a short time late next week, the game comes from the same developer behind this week's free game giveaway.

Lenovo's upcoming Legion Y700 (2024) gaming tablet is set to be officially unveiled on the 29th of September. With its flagship Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 chipset and its compact, yet ever-so-appealing 8.8-inch, 165 Hz QHD display, the Y700 is set to hit the gaming tablet arena as a commendable package.

Woojer asserts that its products confer full immersion in gaming by conferring haptic feedback on the experience. The OEM's wearables contain the patented Osci transducers necessary to do so, the latest versions of which are found in its third-gen Vest and Strap. They have been introduced in conjunction with the latest products Quest 3S headset with officially-licensed Made for Meta variants.

The PlayStation 5 Pro and the strictly limited 30th Anniversary Edition were sold out within a very short time after launch. If you're still looking to get your hands on a console right now, you'll likely have to accept the scalpers' prices – and they are outrageously high, especially for the 30th Anniversary Edition.

The RedMagic Nova launched in China earlier this month, and now, the company has brought it to the global market. With a starting price of $499, it's currently the world's only gaming tablet with the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 Leading Version.

As the well-known video game journalist Jason Schreier has revealed, Blizzard has once again started work on a shooter in the StarCraft universe. However, it remains to be seen whether it will be released this time. After all, there have already been two failed projects in the past.

Lenovo's Legion Go 'Dock Compatibility' brochure confirms that the Dock will support three handhelds, including the 2023 Legion Go and the leaked Legion Go Lite - plus a third device, the Legion Go Gen Two. Currently, no details are available regarding official specs or a release date.

The 2024 Lenovo Legion Y700 will be fully unveiled in China on September 29. So far, the company has revealed many aspects of the new gaming tablet, and now, it has shared the performance scores in different game benchmarks. These numbers suggest that it can deliver a smooth experience.

The Dell G16 7630 is a powerful yet comparatively affordable gaming laptop with an Intel Core i9-13900HX and Nvidia GeForce RTX 4070. It's currently available at a 33% discount and offers a lot of value thanks to upgradeable 32GB RAM, a 1TB SSD, and a 16-inch display with 240Hz. For price-conscious QHD gamers, this gaming laptop deal is one of the best bang for the buck options available right now.

The PS5 Pro carries the burden of a hefty price tag, which has left the gaming community divided. Despite that, however, the PS5 Pro is certainly a heavy hitter, and recent insider information suggests the console might be even more capable than previously thought.

A new leak has revealed some key specifications of the Nvidia GeForce RTX 5090 and RTX 5080. The former will get 32 GB of VRAM while the latter will have to make do with 16 GB. Both cards will draw more power than their predecessors.

The Intel Lunar Lake laptops are here, and soon, MSI Claw 8 AI+ will debut as one of the first handhelds with the new Core Ultra 200 series. To see how well it may perform, ETA Prime has put the Core Ultra 7 258V against Ryzen Z1 Exterme in a gaming handheld simulation.

Up for purchase at $159.99, the SteelSeries Arctis GameBuds bring together active noise cancellation, Qi wireless charging, and instant swapping between mobile Bluetooth and console/PC audio. This piece of audio hardware for gamers is now available for online orders and will hit retail stores in late October.

The 34-inch Samsung Odyssey G5 gaming monitor is now on sale at a deep discount on Woot. The ultra-wide monitor features a 1000R curve, a 3,440x1,440 resolution, a 165 Hz refresh rate, and support for AMD FreeSync premium.

Epic Games has updated its weekly free game giveaway with a popular indie title. Aimed at gamers of all ages, The Spirit and the Mouse allows you to take control of a tiny mouse that is tasked with solving puzzles to restore electricity to a fictional French village.