Gaming

In an interview, Bethesda's Todd Howard confirmed Starfield will get more DLC after Shattered Space drops later this year. Unlike the base game, Shattered Space will take place in one city, similar to Fallout 4's Far Harbor DLC.

LG has unleashed the latest iteration of the relatively affordable B4 class of 4K OLED TVs. It comes in a choice of 3 screen sizes, each of which are rated for 120Hz variable refresh rate (VRR) technology, Wi-Fi 6E and NVIDIA G-SYNC. They also run the latest version of LG's software for TVs with over 300 free channels' worth of channels.

ETA Prime has shown off the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra running a couple of PC games, which includes Fallout 4. The YouTuber used a modified version of an emulator called Winlator and hooked the phone to a monitor using DeX to get a PC-like gaming experience. It appears that the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 is very capable of running the titles with more than playable frame rates, even reaching 60 FPS in some instances at low settings.

While the development team is focusing on The War Within expansion, which is set to arrive in August, a so-called "story mode" is also being planned. This single-player mode will open up legacy raids that many current players missed back in the day. However, there is no release date for this mode yet.

Meteorish has now released the TJD T80, only its second gaming handheld released to date. Announced last year, the device comes in two variants globally with a $199 starting price.

Powkiddy is preparing to release another new compact gaming handheld. This time, the company will complement a Rockchip RK3226 chipset and 1 GB of RAM with a 3.95-inch display.

Details about a cancelled Cyberpunk 2077 expansion have emerged online. It was set to happen on the moon and would involve a new war between the game's major corporations.

Released yesterday, the latest graphics driver for Intel Arc and Iris Xe comes with day-zero visual enhancements and performance optimizations for Destiny 2: The Final Shape and Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree. Older titles such as Chivalry 2, Crysis, and Crysis 2 receive performance improvements of up to 16%.

First announced as a product exclusive to the Chinese market, the XFX Phoenix Nirvana video card is now headed for the global market. The swappable fan design might be used in video cards from different lineups, but all will be inspired by the Phoenix Nirvana. However, this is not a solution for low-end products.

The Legion Pro 5 is further equipped with a 240Hz QHD screen in addition to the well-known AMD Ryzen 9 7945HX and RTX 4070 GPU. Also, Lenovo's 16-inch gaming laptop is now considerably discounted thanks to two stackable coupon codes.

CheckMag Between staunch discounts, plentiful competition, and the recent release of the Steam Deck OLED, there has never been a better time to buy a gaming handheld. However, imminent new releases for the Asus ROG Ally, Nintendo Switch, and new CPU offerings from AMD and Intel mean that waiting just a little longer may be a better option for those looking for maximum performance.

AYANEO continues to refresh its gaming handhelds at a breakneck pace. Less than a month has passed since it introduced new versions of three models, including the Steam Deck-sized AYANEO KUN. Nonetheless, it has now sought to update another model, this time with a special edition livery.

Humble Bundle has introduced a new games bundle, which contains seven playable Steam Deck games that are worth nearly $200. The bundle, however, can be yours for a minimum payment of $25, and the good part is that you will also be getting a 25% discount on a DLC for one of the titles included in the pack.

Apple has formally introduced iOS 18 for multiple iPhone models. Among all the new features is something called Game Mode. As the name suggests, it aims to increase the system performance while gaming. It minimizes the background activity and allocates more resources to the running game. The mode also improves the responsiveness of connected devices such as AirPods and game controllers.

The GameMT E6 Plus is a new retro gaming handheld based around a 5-inch and 720p touchscreen display. While the GameMT E6 Plus looks like a Steam Deck or an ASUS ROG Ally, it is more of a target for cheaper gaming handhelds thanks to the presence of a Rockchip RK3566 chipset and 2 GB of RAM.

Epic Games has only just refreshed its free game of the week offering. Nonetheless, details about the next game in line for the same treatment have already been published online.

Sony has made it a lot easier for PlayStation 5 owners to access Discord audio calls on their consoles. Now, a dedicated Discord tab in the Game Base gives you direct access to your contacts and servers.

The Asus ROG Ally X should officially become available in July, sending the original ROG Ally firmly into discount territory. With the latest Best Buy deal resulting in a $150 price drop, it starts to look like a mighty fine budget option, considering it has the exact same internals as the upcoming ROG Ally X.

This week, gamers can not only secure a racer worth $20 from Epic, but also pick up content for a free D&D game worth $100.

Valve is accused of manipulating the gaming market in the UK. The company is now being sued for 840 million US dollars. The hearing is due to take place this month.

The Xbox June Update brings forth several improvements to PC, Xbox Series S|X consoles and Xbox Cloud Gaming. It also includes firmware updates for the Xbox Adaptive and Xbox Elite wireless controllers.

Recently available for the $1,599.99 list price, the Samsung Odyssey G93SC (LS49CG932SNXZA) QD-OLED curved gaming monitor is now 31% off and can be acquired for $1,099.99 via Amazon. This 49-inch behemoth hit the all-time low of $999.99 in mid-November 2023 and went back up less than one month later.

Epic Games Store is about to get a numerous number of upcoming games. At least, that's what a third-party database leak is hinting at. This database, called EpicDB, reveals mostly the codenames for these unannounced titles, which seemingly includes some from major publishers such as SEGA, Activision, Bethesda, Rockstar, PlayStation, and EA.

Philips has expanded its Evnia gaming monitor series with the Evnia 34M2C6500, another option underpinned by a 175 Hz and 1440p QD-OLED panel. The Evnia 34M2C6500 is a much cheaper alternative to the existing Evnia 34M2C8600 at just £699.99 or €869 in the Eurozone.

A new version of the ONEXPLAYER X1 can now be ordered globally. As expected, One-Netbook has updated the large gaming handheld to the AMD Ryzen 7 8840U, which can be configured with 64 GB RAM, 4 TB SSD and a ONEXGPU eGPU.

With the latest Switch update, Nintendo is removing the X integration, which means that users will have to do without some functions in the future.

According to AMD’s announcement at Computex 2024, the upcoming Ryzen 9 9950X is faster than the Core i9-14900K in productivity and gaming tasks. However, fans who were waiting for Zen 5 to outdo the Zen 4 X3D chips in gaming are in for disappointment as the Ryzen 9 9950X isn’t expected to beat the Ryzen 7 7800X3D.

This sought-after RTX 4080 configuration of the Asus ROG Strix G18 is further equipped with 32GB RAM and a 2TB SSD in addition to a Pantone-validated QHD display with 240Hz and Dolby Vision HDR support.

The powerful 16-inch gaming laptop from MSI also comes with a 240Hz QHD display, an Intel Core i9-13980HX as well as 32GB DDR5 RAM and a 2TB PCIe 4.0 SSD.

Sony has been marketing the PS5 and PS5 Slim as being 8K capable since their original releases. However, with the PS5 Pro on the horizon, the company has now dropped any mention of the PS5 supporting 8K content from its latest retail packaging.

While Nintendo Switch can play a good number of games, you get 30 FPS in most of the games. However, a YouTuber named naga has proved that the gaming handheld is capable of running many titles at a steady 60 FPS by putting an extreme overclock in place and upgrading the RAM.

The SZDiiER D-007 Plus is another Rockchip RK3326-based retro gaming handheld claiming to be powerful enough to emulate various classic game consoles. Based around a 3.5-inch display and a 3,500 mAh battery, the SZDiiER D-007 Plus is available for under $50 in various transparent and solid colour options.

NVIDIA has not officially commented on the release of next-generation laptop GPUs yet. In the meantime, a major leak has detailed the RTX 5050 through RTX 5090 with two versions of the RTX 5080 too.

Cooler Master has a raft of new gaming monitors in the pipeline, including the GP27QP. Ahead of the device's rumoured summer 2024 release, Cooler Master has confirmed various technical details, including a 240 Hz refresh rate and the usage of over 1,000 Mini LED backlight zones that help achieve 350 nits peak brightness when viewing SDR content.

At the Xbox Showcase, Microsoft introduced the updated Series S and X and many new games. After the event, IGN interviewed Phil Spencer, the CEO of Microsoft Gaming, and in the interview, he hinted that the Xbox gaming handheld would be more like the Asus ROG Ally and less like the Sony PlayStation Portal.

Microsoft has unveiled a new Xbox Series X variant without a disc drive. It comes with a 1 TB SSD and carries a $449 price tag. A limited edition console with a unique design and 2 TB SSD has also been announced.

With Vessel of Hatred, Blizzard is not only introducing a new area to the game, but also a new class with the Spiritborn. After the release date was revealed with the latest cinematic trailer, the new Diablo 4 addon is now available for pre-order.

The latest trailer for the planned Dragon Age game, which was recently renamed "The Veilguard", is being sharply criticized. Dragon Age fans, who were used to a rather dark atmosphere in previous games, find the graphic style too friendly and cartoonish.

CheckMag The PlayStation VR2 PC adapter makes the PlayStation VR 2 headset compatible with PC and Steam VR. The hardware spec gives players an experience that is on par with the Valve Index and arguably better than the Meta Quest 3 for a significantly cheaper price.

An Xbox Store listing has accidentally leaked when Call of Duty Black Ops 6 will debut. The listing, which is now deleted, revealed that the launch date is set for October 25th. It has also shed light on the game’s multiplayer, which will offer 16 new maps at launch that can be played in different modes. There will be round-based Zombies too.

The Dangbei DBOX02 (or Mars Pro 2) is a new 4K projector that supports Google TV and has a low input lag. The model is thus also suitable for video gamers and also aims to impress with its high brightness levels.

Minisforum has unveiled the R3GAF eGPU based on the Radeon RX 7600M XT mobile GPU at Computex 2024. Thankfully, OCuLink support is present, which offers substantially better performance than Thunderbolt 4.

In June, Xbox Game Pass subscribers will have to say goodbye to five games from their gaming subscription. If you haven't finished playing one of the games yet, you can still take advantage of Microsoft's member discount and save a lot on your purchase.

The release of Harry Potter: Quidditch Champions is just around the corner. The game will cost just $30, contain no microtransactions and offer a fast-paced online multiplayer experience.

The Anbernic RG Cube has finally been released globally. Available for well under $200 in four colour options, the Anbernic RG Cube has a sub-4-inch display with enough power to emulate games from Dreamcast, GameCube and PlayStation 2 libraries at beyond their native resolutions.

MSI has exhibited the MEG 321URX again, five months after its last appearance. Still a 4K and 240 Hz QD-OLED monitor, the MSI MEG 321URX is now being advertised as the 'world's first true AI gaming monitor' thanks to its AI SkySight engine.

The Minisforum V3 launched as the first Windows tablet with an AMD Hawk Point APU. While it brought a decent amount of power in a small and versatile design, it was on the pricier end at launch. But the good part is that the variant with 16 GB RAM can now be scored for just $899 with a special discount code: v3for16.