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SEGA has reissued the Mega Drive Mini with more games and a decorative Mega CD. (Image source: SEGA)

SEGA Mega Drive Mini 2 console to launch in October with 50 games and decorative Mega CD expansion

SEGA has announced a second generation of the Mega Drive Mini, a retro console that now ships with 50 games. Previously available with 40 games, the new Mega Drive Mini also supports decorative Mega CD expansion and can be stacked...

Alex Alderson, 08 Jun 2022 17:47

iOS may get native Switch controller support. (Source: Nintendo)

iOS 16 is found to add native support for first-party Nintendo Switch controllers

Apple unleashed a whole load of new features to arrive with the upgrade to iOS 16 at WWDC 2022. However, it now seems the Cupertino giant must have run out of time for one of particular interest to people who own Nintendo Switch c...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 08 Jun 2022 16:59

The MSI Raider GE67 HXis orderable with a 240 Hz OLED display at least four months before the equivalent Razer Blade 15. (Image source: MSI)

MSI Raider GE67 HX: US$1,000 cheaper alternative to the Razer Blade 15 is already orderable with a 240 Hz OLED display

The MSI Raider GE67 HX has landed, over four months before the competing Razer Blade 15 hits the shelves. The Raider GE67 HX starts at US$2,499 with a Core i7-12800HX, an RTX 3070 Ti and a 240 Hz OLED display that outputs at 1440p...

Alex Alderson, 07 Jun 2022 23:40

Kojima Productions could unveil a new horror came soon (image via Kojima Productions, edited)

Hideo Kojima reportedly working on a new horror game called Overdose

Industry insider Tom Henderson has viewed footage from an upcoming horror game called Overdose. It is being developed by Kojima Productions and features a character from Death Stranding. The game is likely to be unveiled at Summer...

Anil Ganti, 07 Jun 2022 23:27

The Odyssey Neo G8 has a 1000R curvature and a 165 Hz refresh rate, among other features. (Image source: Samsung)

Samsung Odyssey Neo G7 goes up for order in the US at US$1,299.99

Samsung has started selling the Odyssey Neo G7 in the US, where it retails for US$1,299.99. The curved gaming monitor offers a 4K resolution and a 165 Hz refresh rate, coupled with 1 ms GtG response times and up to 2,000 nits of b...

Alex Alderson, 07 Jun 2022 18:59

The Samsung Odyssey Neo G8 combines a 4K resolution with a 240 Hz refresh rate, among other features. (Image source: Samsung)

Samsung Odyssey Neo G8: 32-inch curved gaming monitor with 4K and 240 Hz support arrives for US$1,499.99

Samsung has finally launched the Odyssey Neo G8, having debuted the gaming monitor in January at CES 2022. Orderable now in the US, the Odyssey Neo G8 will be available later this month in other markets and will begin shipping in ...

Alex Alderson, 07 Jun 2022 18:53

Ray tracing in action in Kirby 64 (Image source: Dario Samo)

Developer shows off RT64, a ray tracing plugin for N64 emulators that adds in RT shadows, reflections, and lighting to classics like Ocarina of Time

Developer Dario Samo recently announced RT64, a plugin for N64 emulators which enables a host of ray-tracing features. In a video on Twitter, Dario showed off RT64 in action across a range of N64 classics, including Ocarina of Tim...

Arjun Krishna Lal, 05 Jun 2022 18:55

The Spider-Man series is coming to the PC starting with Spider-Man Remastered on August 12. (Image Source: PlayStation Blog)

PlayStation exclusives Spider-Man Remastered and Spider-Man: Miles Morales coming to the PC with keyboard-mouse input and ray-tracing support

Insomniac Studios has confirmed that PlayStation exclusive Spider-Man Remastered will be coming to the PC on August 12 followed by Spider-Man: Miles Morales in Fall this year. Insomniac Games has partnered with Nixxes Software to ...

Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 05 Jun 2022 10:18

Acer Nitro 5 AN515-58: Affordable QHD gaming notebook

Acer Nitro 5 AN515-58: QHD gaming notebook with room for three drives

A Core i7 12700H CPU and a GeForce RTX 3070 Ti laptop GPU run all current computer games smoothly on a responsive 15.6-inch screen (QHD). The notebook also offers space for up to three storage devices and comes with a Thunderbolt ...

Sascha Mölck, 05 Jun 2022 09:05

The Asus ROG Phone 5s Pro is equipped with a 144 Hz AMOLED. (Source: Stuff.tv)

Asus ROG Phone 6 confirmed to feature a 165 Hz AMOLED screen

After confirming the ROG Phone 6 for a July 5 launch, Asus has now revealed some display specs of the gaming phone that grant it membership to a rather exclusive club currently only populated by Nubia's recent gaming phones.

Ricci Rox, 04 Jun 2022 14:21

The Dell G15 Ryzen Edition gaming notebook has gone on sale and can currently be ordered for just US$650 (Image: Dell)

Affordable Dell G15 gaming laptop with Ryzen 5 5600H and RTX 3050 now on sale for US$649

The popular Ryzen Edition of Dell's 15-inch gaming laptop is one of the better choices for bargain hunters who would like to spend less than US$800 on their new budget machine. For 1080p gaming in particular, the base configuratio...

Enrico Frahn, 04 Jun 2022 04:36

Intel Arc A370M module attached to the laptop motherboard (Image Source: Forbes)

Forbes publishes performance metrics for an MSI reference laptop with Intel Arc A370M dGPU

Intel's Arc A370M dGPU appears to be overall better than similar entry-level solutions from Nvidia and AMD when it comes to content creation. On the other hand, games are not exactly its strong suit, as it trails behind Nvidia's R...

Bogdan Solca, 03 Jun 2022 17:36

MSI Katana GF66 test: New hardware but old problem areas

The MSI Katana GF66 12UGS belongs to the most affordable gaming laptops with the powerful Nvidia GeForce RTX 3070 Ti. After the upgrade to Intel's newest processor generation, the main problem of the plastic sword still has not be...

Marc Herter, 03 Jun 2022 02:37

Diablo Immortal global release times (Source: Diablo Immortal)

Diablo Immortal hits mobile platforms as promised

While some regions received it one day earlier, Diablo Immortal is now available globally for mobile players. The Open Beta version for Windows PCs is also surfacing today, although it will probably lose most of its players to Dia...

Codrut Nistor, 02 Jun 2022 20:27

Mass production for the RTX 4000-series could start this August. (Image Source: Igor's LAB)

Nvidia RTX 4000-series PCB design leaks along with an AIB development schedule that points to a September launch

Igor's LAB shows a PCB design that is meant for non-Ti RTX 4090 / 4080 SKUs. It still features a 16-pin power connector like the v-shaped PCBs leaked in March, but that does not mean that the SKUs using it will bolster 600 W TDPs....

Bogdan Solca, 02 Jun 2022 16:26

Some AYA NEO AIR Plus configurations will not begin shipping for nearly nine months. (Image source: AYA NEO)

AYA NEO AIR Plus: Intel Alder Lake models announced, AMD Mendocino version will not ship until February 2023

AYA NEO has revealed new configurations for the AYA NEO AIR Plus, a 6-inch gaming handheld that will be available from US$249. Not only will the AYA NEO AIR Plus be available with AMD Mendocino APUs, but AYA NEO will also sell it ...

Alex Alderson, 02 Jun 2022 14:27

The AGON PRO AG274QS comes with AOC's customary RGB lighting. (Image source: AOC)

AOC AGON PRO AG274QS: 27-inch and 300 Hz gaming monitor presented with DisplayHDR 600 certification and a QHD resolution

AOC has unveiled the AGON PRO AG274QS, another 27-inch gaming monitor by the company. Available later this month, the AGON PRO AG274QS has a 300 Hz refresh rate, a 2.5K resolution and 0.5 ms response times (MPRT). The new gaming m...

Alex Alderson, 02 Jun 2022 13:55

The AYA NEO 2 GEEK packs the AYA NEO 2 in a slightly different shell. (Image source: AYA NEO)

AYA NEO 2 GEEK: AYA NEO announces another gaming handheld powered by AMD Ryzen 6800U and Radeon 680M silicon

AYA NEO has introduced the AYA NEO 2 GEEK, seemingly a lesser alternative to the regular AYA NEO 2. Already pre-orderable in China, the AYA NEO 2 GEEK will come with Ryzen 5 6600U and Ryzen 7 6800U chipsets, plus 16 GB of RAM and ...

Alex Alderson, 02 Jun 2022 13:28

The Evercade EXP will be available in one colour. (Image source: Evercade)

Evercade EXP: Retro gaming handheld with cartridge support introduced for US$149.99

Evercade has introduced the EXP, which maintains compatibility with its existing cartridge collection. The Evercade EXP has a 4.3-inch IPS display, a 3,000 mAh battery and will be available in multiple markets, with pre-orders ope...

Alex Alderson, 01 Jun 2022 16:39

MSI's latest Raider GE67 and Raider GE77 gaming laptops feature Intel's new Alder Lake-HX processors (image via MSI)

MSI Raider GE77 and GE67: High-end gaming laptops unveiled with new Intel Alder Lake-HX processors

MSI has officially announced the Raider GE77 and GE67 laptops powered by an Intel Core i7-12800HX Alder Lake processor. Other specs include a 240 Hz QHD OLED screen, 32 GB of 4,800 MT/s DDR5 memory, up to a GeForce RTX 3080 Ti GPU...

Anil Ganti, 01 Jun 2022 15:00

The MSI Vector GP76 and GP66 have been upgraded with new hardware from Intel and Nvidia (image via MSI)

MSI Vector GP76 and GP66 refreshed with new Intel processors, an Nvidia GeForce RTX 3080 Ti, and more

The MSI Vector GP76 and GP66 have been updated with Intel Alder Lake-HX CPUs. They are now configurable with an Intel Core i9-12900HX, Nvidia GeForce RTX 3080 Ti, 64 GB of 4,800 MT/s memory, and a 240 Hz QHD screen. MSI will unvei...

Anil Ganti, 01 Jun 2022 15:00

New details emerge on MSI GT77 including prices, dimensions, ports, and availability (Source: MSI)

New details emerge on MSI Titan GT77 including prices, 75 W Core i9-12900HX CPU, dimensions, ports, and availability

The refreshed GT77 will support PCIe5 NVMe SSDs and be nearly twice as thin as its GT76 predecessor. MSI is also bundling neat extras for early bird buyers like a 128 GB flash drive, MSI Lucky dragon keychain, and an M99 mouse.

Allen Ngo, 01 Jun 2022 14:59

The Asus ROG Phone 5 debuted over a year ago. (Source: NextPit)

ASUS ROG Phone 6 officially confirmed for July 5 launch

Asus has now officially confirmed the launch date of its next-generation gaming phone, the Asus ROG Phone 6. The ROG Phone 6 will make its debut on July 5 and will likely be powered by Qualcomm's new Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1.

Ricci Rox, 01 Jun 2022 14:22

Razer touts the new Barracuda Pro as the wireless headset for gaming and non-gaming life

Razer has launched the Barracuda Pro as its latest THX-enhanced gaming headphones. The brand also asserts that it is also ideal for use outdoors, thanks to its design and specs. It is rated for hybrid active noise cancellation (AN...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 31 May 2022 22:54

The Momentum 5000 27M1F5800 has a 4K panel that operates at 144 Hz with dual HDMI 2.1 ports. (Image source: Philips)

Philips Momentum 5000 27M1F5800 presented with a 4K and 144 Hz panel, plus dual HDMI 2.1 connections

Philips has announced the Momentum 5000 27M1F5800, a more expensive alternative to the Momentum 5000 27M1F5500P. The Momentum 5000 27M1F5800 comes with a 27-inch panel that outputs at 4K and 144 Hz, while its two HDMI 2.1 ports ma...

Alex Alderson, 31 May 2022 22:19

Philips bills the Momentum 5000 27M1F5500P as having a 'minimal but bold design'. (Image source: Philips)

Philips Momentum 5000 27M1F5500P: 27-inch, 240 Hz and VESA DisplayHDR 600 gaming monitor announced with a 2.5K resolution

Philips has presented the Momentum 5000 27M1F5500P, a 27-inch gaming monitor with a Nano IPS panel. Available from next month for £529.99, the Momentum 5000 27M1F5500P offers a 2.5K native resolution, a 240 Hz refresh rate and VES...

Alex Alderson, 31 May 2022 22:12

The GPD XP Plus comes in two configurations, both with a Dimensity 1200 and 6 GB of RAM. (Image source: GPD)

GPD XP Plus is now orderable from US$339 with a MediaTek Dimensity 1200, a 7,000 mAh battery and a modular design

GPD now sells the XP Plus, a more advanced version of the popular GPD XP. The GPD XP Plus has a 6.81-inch display, a modular design and a huge battery, plus a MediaTek Dimensity 1200 chipset. The GPD XP Plus starts at US$339 and s...

Alex Alderson, 31 May 2022 17:47

AYN Technologies will sell the LOKI at five price points. (Image source: AYN Technologies)

AYN LOKI: Prices and configurations revealed as AYN Technologies puts reservations on hold

AYN Technologies has provided more details about LOKI, billed as 'the most affordable Windows handheld ever created'. While that claim may be valid for the LOKI Mini, the LOKI Max will rival the prices of other Windows handhelds. ...

Alex Alderson, 31 May 2022 16:41

The Neptune HX90G will be available in multiple configurations, all with Radeon RX 6650M graphics. (Image source: MINISFORUM)

MINISFORUM Neptune HX90G: New details outlined for upcoming supercharged mini-PC

MINISFORUM has confirmed a few more details about the Neptune HX90G, its 150 W mini-PC. Not only will the company equip the Neptune HX90G with a colossal heatsink, it will also pre-apply liquid metal to the machine's CPU and its R...

Alex Alderson, 31 May 2022 13:08

God of War (2018) may be one of the three free PS Plus games in June 2022 (Image: Sony)

Sony's free PlayStation Plus games for June 2022 have been leaked

Ahead of the highly anticipated launch of Sony’s brand-new PlayStation Plus subscription tiers in North America and Europe, current PS Plus customers will be able to enjoy the excellent God of War from 2018 and two additional free...

Enrico Frahn, 30 May 2022 20:31

The Powkiddy X51 evokes the Nintendo Switch but without its unique features. (Image source: Powkiddy)

Powkiddy X51 retro gaming handheld presented with a 5-inch display and Nintendo Switch looks

Powkiddy has decided to copy another popular games console. Unmistakeably, the Powkiddy X51 resembles a Nintendo Switch, albeit one with a much smaller display and without detachable controllers. The Powkiddy X51 has three USB por...

Alex Alderson, 30 May 2022 17:51

The AIR Plus will be a cheaper alternative to the regular AYA NEO AIR and AYA NEO AIR Pro. (Image source: AYA NEO)

AYA NEO AIR Plus: World's first AMD Mendocino machine announced with a quarter the graphics power of the Steam Deck

AYA NEO has introduced the AIR Plus, the first AMD Mendocino-based device. While the AIR Plus will feature RDNA 2-based graphics like the Steam Deck, AMD Mendocino APUs only have one workgroup processor. Hence, the AYA NEO AIR Plu...

Alex Alderson, 30 May 2022 13:33

AYA NEO will sell the AIR and AIR Pro in several configurations, starting with the Ryzen 5 5560U. (Image source: AYA NEO)

AYA NEO AIR: Full specifications and prices confirmed for multiple configurations

AYA NEO has announced that it intends to sell the AYA NEO AIR and AYA NEO AIR Pro, available with up to the AMD Ryzen 7 5825U APU. The AYA NEO AIR series will start at US$499 when it debuts on Indiegogo soon.

Alex Alderson, 29 May 2022 23:58

The MEG 342C QD-OLED is MSI's answer to the Alienware AW3423DW. (Image source: MSI)

MSI MEG 342C QD-OLED: MSI introduces its first Quantum Dot OLED monitor with HMI 2.0 technology

MSI has unveiled the MEG 342C QD-OLED, a 34-inch gaming monitor powered by a Quantum Dot OLED panel. With a 175 Hz refresh rate, 1,000 nits of brightness and factory calibrated colours, the MEG 342C QD-OLED appears to be MSI's alt...

Alex Alderson, 29 May 2022 11:44

BioShock: The Collection free via the Epic Games Store (Source: Own)

BioShock: The Collection is the latest freebie on Epic Games

Released back in September 2016, the compilation known as BioShock: The Collection is now free on the Epic Games Store. The package consists of BioShock, BioShock 2, and BioShock Infinite. The original games come with new textures...

Codrut Nistor, 28 May 2022 19:57

Huge PNY graphics card sale puts the GeForce GTX 1660, RTX 3060, and 3080 Ti at almost decent prices (Source: PNY)

Deal | Huge PNY graphics card sale puts the GeForce GTX 1660, RTX 3060, and 3080 Ti at almost decent prices

The sale runs until May 30 and includes the GeForce RTX 3060 for $440, GTX 1660 Super for $300, RTX 3080 for $970, and the RTX 3080 Ti for $1200 USD. The RTX 3060 Revel in particular is a small form factor GPU designed for smaller...

Allen Ngo, 28 May 2022 02:35

MSI x Assassin's Creed, anyone? (Source: MSI)

MSI launches the RTX 3080 SUPRIM X LHR Assassin's Creed: Valhalla Special Edition in Taiwan

MSI has announced a new, Assassin's Creed-branded edition of its RTX 3080 SUPRIM X card in its native Taiwan. It has the same specs as the standard version currently sold in the same country, although it has a new, exclusive and V...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 27 May 2022 19:18

The AMD Zen 4 processors could launch in September this year. (Image Source: AMD)

AMD's Robert Hallock clarifies some burning questions regarding the Ryzen 7000 desktop processors

Hallock explains that the flagship Ryzen 7000 processors will have a maximum TDP of 170 W, and the 16 cores will easily hit 5.5 GHz. RAM should also see considerable overclocking headroom, while expected performance uplift over Ze...

Bogdan Solca, 27 May 2022 15:22

Microsoft is working on a low-cost console alternative that will rely exclusively on cloud gaming (image via Unsplash)

Project Keystone: Microsoft's cloud gaming dongle is still in development

A Microsoft executive has told Windows Central that the company is working on a cloud gaming dongle called Project Keystone. It has been in the works for a while and is continually being improved, meaning that it is unlikely to be...

Anil Ganti, 26 May 2022 23:26

Loki's design seems almost identical to the Odin predecessor. (Image Source: AYN)

Updated | AYN teases the Loki gaming console as "the most affordable Windows handheld ever created"

No official specs for now, but we found a tweet with leaked information coming from a Chinese forum. According to the leak, there is a Loki Mini model powered by an Intel Alder Lake processor and this is most likely the affordable...

Bogdan Solca, 26 May 2022 21:49

Cyberpunk 2077 is set to receive new content via an expansion pack soon (image via Steam)

CD Projekt Red accidentally leaks the plot of the first Cyberpunk 2077 expansion pack

Cyberpunk 2077 was due to receive new content via an expansion pack in the near future. Data miners found some of the expansion content in the game files recently. Among other things, it adds new questlines, NPCs and an entirely n...

Anil Ganti, 26 May 2022 21:11

Elden Ring is one of FromSoftware's most successful titles to date (image via FromSoftware)

Hidetaka Miyazaki reveals his favourite bosses, games that inspired Elden Ring, and more

FromSoftware CEO Hidetaka Miyazaki has confessed that his favourite Elden Ring bosses are Starscourge Radahn, Godrick the Grafted and Rykard the Blasphemous. The game was heavily inspired by open-world bestsellers such as Legend o...

Anil Ganti, 26 May 2022 16:51

More specifications of the upcoming Nvidia RTX 40 series Lovelace GPUs have leaked. (Image Source: Nvidia)

Rumor | More Nvidia Lovelace RTX 4090, RTX 4080, and RTX 4070 specs leak, RTX 4060 also rears its head but with 4 GB less VRAM than RTX 3060

More specifications for the upcoming Nvidia RTX 40 Lovelace GPUs have surfaced online including those of the RTX 4090, RTX 4080, RTX 4070 and, perhaps for the first time, the RTX 4060 as well. According to the leaked specs, the RT...

Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 26 May 2022 16:34

TCL showcased 'Gen 9.5' console details during a press conference. (Image source: PPE.pl via @_Tom_Henderson_)

TCL reveals new Xbox Series S|X and PS5 Pro details with 2023/2024 slated releases

Major TV manufacturer has highlighted alleged launch periods for the PlayStation 5 Pro and new Xbox Series S|X consoles. Apparently, 'Gen 9.5' consoles will hit the shelves in 2023 or 2024 with performance that could rival the AMD...

Alex Alderson, 26 May 2022 16:14

Lexar launches SL660 Blaze USB-C SSD with RGB LEDs for $120 USD because "gaming storage" is a thing now

The portable drive can offer read and write rates of up to 2000 MB/s and 1900 MB/s, respectively, when connected to a proper USB-C 3.2 Gen. 2 2x2 port. Prices start at $120 USD up to $190 USD for a whole terabyte of storage.

Allen Ngo, 26 May 2022 05:48

Asus ROG Zephyrus Duo 16 review: An unusual gaming laptop with a good battery life

Asus ROG Zephyrus Duo 16 GX650RX: Gaming racer with two displays

A Ryzen 9-6900HX APU and GeForce RTX 3080-Ti Laptop GPU bring all the current games smoothly to the contrast-rich 4k display (16:10, IPS, 100% DCI-P3, FreeSync). They are accompanied by 4 TB of storage (RAID 0), 64 GB of working m...

Sascha Mölck, 26 May 2022 02:13