Gaming

The MSI MAG 271QPX QD-OLED is a 27-inch, 1440p, 360 Hz gaming monitor with a QD-OLED panel and AMD FreeSync. It also lays claim to some impressive specs for content creation and consumption, making it a perfect entry into photo or video editing. An Amazon discount has the monitor at a record-low price.

Available for the last time at the wallet-draining list price of $2,999.99 earlier this month, the 55-inch Samsung Odyssey Ark (2nd Gen.) is now back below $1,800. Thanks to a 40% discount, this curved gaming monitor drops to $1,799.99, which is $0.99 higher than the all-time low price recorded by Camelcamelcamel.

Nintendo is widely expected to unveil a new console soon, which is currently presumed to be called the Nintendo Switch 2. In the meantime, a hands-on has shown what the hybrid console could look like compared to popular examples like the Switch OLED and the Steam Deck, based on recent leaks that allegedly revealed the design of Nintendo's next console.

With three titles, the list of new Game Pass games until the end of September is short, but it does include two AAA games that will be available directly on release in Microsoft's gaming subscription.

A popular indie game is set to be offered for free on The Epic Games Store. Typically available for $19.99, it still receives a very positive rating on Steam two years after its release.

Besides the beastly RTX 4090 and AMD Ryzen 9 combo, the Lenovo Legion Pro 7 Gen 8 gaming laptop also comes with 32GB DDR5 RAM, a 2TB SSD and a super-smooth 240Hz QHD screen with 100% sRGB and up to 500 nits.

Diablo IV will be free to play for four days starting today. You can play it via Battle.net on PC, PlayStation and Xbox. Progress made in the trial period will carry over, should you decide to purchase the game later.

A well-known leaker says Sony is developing two chips with AMD. One of them is tipped to power the next-gen PlayStation 6, while the other, more 'affordable' silicon could power a handheld console.

Valve spent a long time telling gamers that GTA V is one of the top games for the Steam Deck, with Steam going so far as to add the game to the Steam Deck Verified list. After Rockstar added BattleEye anti-cheat, breaking Linux compatibility, Valve has not only removed the Verified title, it is also issuing refunds to gamers who purchased GTA V for their Steam Decks.

Sony has announced some new merch to celebrate PlayStation's 30th anniversary. It includes a limited-edition PlayStation 5 Pro, PlayStation 5 Digital, DualSense Elite, DualSense, and PlayStation Portal, all of which are modelled after the original PlayStation from 1994.

The newly-released Warhammer 40k: Space Marines 2 has been plagued by some matchmaking issues. In a recent Q&A, the game developer assured players that these problems are being worked upon.

Nintendo officially announced that it, along with The Pokémon Company, had filed a lawsuit against Pocketpair, the developer behind the smash-hit game, Palworld. The lawsuit comes as a surprise to absolutely no-one, but Pocketpair has feigned ignorance in its response.

Anbernic has released another new retro gaming handheld. This time, it has returned to the chipset that powers the RG556 and RG Cube, which it has paired with vastly improved Hall effect analog sticks.

The HTC Vive Focus Vision is a new standalone VR headset that aims to deliver an immersive gaming experience. Besides featuring the Snapdragon XR2 SoC, it comes with high-resolution LCD panels, 12 GB of LPDDR5 RAM, and up to 120-degree field of view.

iQOO asserts that its upcoming Z9-series flagship will be a powerhouse in terms of endurance as well as performance with a new and enlarged battery. The Turbo Plus (or Turbo+) will also debut with MediaTek's most powerful SoC for Android smartphones (right now) later in September 2024.

Gamers can once again get their hands on two games in the Epic Games Store this week - a survival roguelite and a popular action game that has 99 percent positive ratings on Steam.

This week, Blizzard fixed multiple issues across more World of Warcraft flavors, including The War Within, Cataclysm Classic, Season of Discovery, Classic Hardcore, and Classic Era. While some are already in effect and others require realm restarts, many others need a client-side patch to be applied first.

Upcoming first-person shooter Trust allows the user to play as a vampire who's back after a century-long sleep to battle humans using vampiric powers or human weapons and technology. This title with a 90s-styled setting and comic book visuals will launch via Steam in the near future, although there is no date set yet.

For whatever reason, it seems Digital Foundry is doing a better job at making the PlayStation 5 Pro look appealing than Sony itself. The publication's recently uploaded YouTube video delivers an analysis of the PS5 Pro's commendable improvements over the base PS5 in Final Fantasy VII Rebirth, making a solid case for the PS5 Pro's existence.

A whole nine years after launch, Rockstar Games seems to want to crack down on cheaters in GTA V, announcing that it has implemented BattleEye kernel anti-cheat for online play. GTA Online is no longer compatible with Linux or the Steam Deck, locking Linux gamers to single-player mode exclusively. This is despite multiple BattleEye games verified to run on Steam Deck via Proton.

The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 17 is a commendable laptop that excels in gaming as well was content creation, thanks to its powerful internals boasting the Ryzen 9 7945HX CPU and RTX 4080 GPU along with a color-accurate 240 Hz QHD IPS display. Thanks to Amazon, the laptop is now more affordable than ever before on the platform.

The Nintendo Switch 2 is expected to be announced before April 2025. If that is true, the gaming handheld should already be in mass production, and it seems the images of the factory prototypes of the console may have leaked. A new report has also shed light on the possible specs of the device.

PowerA has announced the FUSION Pro Wireless and FUSION Pro 4 Wired controllers for Xbox and PC, with customizable RGB lighting, Hall effect thumbsticks, 4 mappable buttons, and an ergonomic design. They claim to provide high precision, customization, and pro-level gaming performance, and are priced at $149.99 and $69.99 respectively.

Electronic Arts has announced that the Star Wars Jedi games will be getting a third and final installment that wraps up the series. The game will be developed by Respawn Entertainment, the same developer for the first two games.

The 8BitDo Ultimate C Wired controller is discounted to a miniscule $14.99, and it makes an excellent spare controller for those occasional gaming nights or gift for a child just getting started on their gaming journey. It features a USB Type-A cable, is available in two pastel colour options, and is compatible with everything from Windows PCs to the Steam Deck, Android, and Raspberry Pi systems.

It seems that Z-Pocket (ZPG) could have more retro gaming handhelds in the works than previous leaks suggested. According to one leaker, ZPG has at least another two in development, which have been pictured in separate leaks.

The RGB10X is a new gaming handheld designed to emulate classic retro games. Available now worldwide for $39.99, the device can be configured in Black Transparent, Grey and Yellow finishes.

Black Myth: Wukong has made a lasting impression on the gaming community - and it looks like the journey is set to continue. According to an industry insider, the action game may receive a DLC in early 2025.

In an interview with IGN, Vince Zampella from EA revealed the first details about the new Battlefield game. After Battlefield 2042 was less than convincing with its futuristic setting and large 128-player matches, EA is now returning to the roots of the game series.

The 2024 Asus ROG Zephyrus G16 features an all-new design, which has turned the RTX 4080-powered OLED machine into an exciting mix between a traditional gaming laptop and sleek multimedia notebook.

The Acer Predator Helios Neo 18 gaming laptop is a well-specced machine featuring a 140 W RTX 4070 Laptop GPU, along with a color-accurate, high-refresh-rate 18-inch IPS display. Although a far cry from portable, the Helios Neo 18 can serve as a great desktop-replacement device.

The GameSir T7 wired controller is an affordable controller designed for the Xbox. However, the controller also works with Windows and Steam.

I Am Your Beast is a so-called speedrun shooter in which the aim is to eliminate all opponents in a level as quickly as possible. The concept of the recently released game seems to have been very well received, as can be seen from the extremely positive reviews on Steam. For a short time, I Am Your Beast is even available with a 10 percent discount.

It looks as though Z-Pocket Game could have another retro gaming handheld in the works. This time, early details about the ZPG Mini have surfaced online, which point towards the device being about the size of the GKD Pixel or Anbernic RG Nano.

The AG346UCD is a new example within AOC's AGON PRO series. Already available in some markets, the monitor combines a modern 175 Hz QD-OLED panel with handy I/O like a pair of speakers and a three-port USB hub, among other features.

8BitDo has released a new mod kit for Nintendo's official GameCube controller. While the kit costs less than $30, it introduces wireless connectivity and Hall effect joysticks, among other changes.

A recent rumor suggested that GTA 6 has already been internally delayed to 2026. However, a former Rockstar Games developer says that it's too early for the team to know whether they need to postpone the launch of Grand Theft Auto 6.

After years of leaks and unconfirmed rumors, Nintendo could finally be ready to reveal the Switch 2 in a short while. A new report alleges that the console marries better battery life with more performance and an enhanced screen. Interestingly, the report also suggests the Switch 2 to have a dual-screen design.

The developers behind the Supersega FPGA console have now revealed release details, as well as alleged launch pricing. While Supersega hopes to begin selling the device before the end of the year, it has not yet shown a working prototype.

A new report says Intel and AMD were the final two bidders for Sony's PlayStation 6 chip. AMD won the contract because Intel was unable to negotiate a mutually beneficial deal, which could have generated up to $30 billion for Intel.

8BitDo has released a new gaming accessory aimed at improving wireless controller compatibility for the Nintendo GameCube and even certain Nintendo Wii consoles. According to 8BitDo, the $24.99 accessory not only supports its controllers like the Ultimate 2C, but also the Switch Pro, DualSense and those designed for Xbox Series S|X consoles.

The successor to the Asus ROG Phone 8 Pro is coming. A listing at the China Quality Certification Centre has now revealed the model number of what appears to be the ROG Phone 9 Pro, with the gaming smartphone seemingly set to maintain a charging specification that's been present since the ROG Phone 5.

The Lenovo Y700 (2024) is likely set for an October launch, as indicated by a known tipster on Weibo. While leaks are hardly to be taken as concrete information, it sure does seem likely that the Y700 will see the light of day soon enough, as hinted by Lenovo's official teaser for the gaming tablet.

The RedMagic Nova is about to hit the international market as the first Android tablet with active, fan-powered cooling for its top-end Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 Leading Version processor. Do these custom "unparalleled gaming" features make it any harder to take the tablet apart? A well-known teardown vlogger finds out in a new video.

TrimUI has revealed early details about a new retro gaming handheld. This time, the company intends to release a vertical option with strong Game Boy Color vibes.

Z-Pocket Game has revealed new details about one of its forthcoming gaming handhelds. While the ZPG Bubble has been in development for a while, the company has now revealed what appear to be eight launch colour options.

Digital Foundry's Richard Leadbetter, in a recent interview, stated that the PC-equivalent for the PlayStation 5 Pro console would cost a 'fair bit more'. This is hardly a surprise, since the whole point of a gaming console is to provide a decent gaming experience while being easy to afford. The PS5 Pro's absurdly high pricing may rattle this trend a bit, but it's hard to argue that its value proposition is worse than a PC.

X user @GawroskiT seems to have gotten a hold of an Intel Core Ultra 7 258V laptop. The user has compared it against the Ryzen Z1 Extreme, and the Arc 140V of the Lunar Lake CPU appears to have outperformed the Radeon 780M in Ashes of the Singularity benchmark.