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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

The MSI Titan GT77 should pack a punch when it becomes available. (Image source: MSI)

Computex 2022 | MSI Titan GT77: Gaming desktop replacement returns with Intel Alder Lake-HX series processors

MSI has lifted the lid on a new Titan GT77, which it bills as a desktop replacement. Due to be released on June 7, MSI has teased Intel Alder Lake-HX series processors for the Titan GT77, which should be met by powerful GPUs like ...

Alex Alderson, 25 May 2022 19:10

The UltraGear 32GQ850 will be joined in Japan later this month alongside two other UltraGear gaming monitors. (Image source: LG)

LG UltraGear 32GQ850 introduced with a 1440p resolution, a 260 Hz refresh rate and up to 600 nits of peak brightness

LG has unveiled the UltraGear 32GQ850, which joins the UltraGear 32GQ950 and UltraGear 4GQ900. The UltraGear 32GQ850 has a 31.5-inch panel like the UltraGear 32GQ950, but one that outputs at up to 260 Hz and in 1440p. LG will begi...

Alex Alderson, 25 May 2022 15:21

LG will introduce the UltraGear 32GQ950 in Japan before releasing the gaming monitor in other markets. (Image source: LG)

LG UltraGear 32GQ950: More details provided about 160 Hz and 1,000 nit gaming monitor ahead of release later this month

LG has outlined more details about the UltraGear 32GQ950, one of three new large gaming monitors. The UltraGear 32GQ950 has a 31.5-inch panel that outputs at 4K and up to 160 Hz with a 1,000 nit peak brightness. LG will release th...

Alex Alderson, 25 May 2022 15:12

The new UltraGear 48GQ900 monitor from LG is the company's first OLED panel to support 138 Hz refresh rates. (Image Source: LG)

LG announces 47.5-inch UltraGear 4K OLED gaming monitor with 138 Hz refresh rate

LG is expanding its OLED monitor portfolio with a 47.5-inch model specifically designed for gamers. The UltraGear 48GQ900 4K monitor offers unique features like the 138 Hz refresh rate and an anti-glare low reflection coating. The...

Bogdan Solca, 25 May 2022 15:04

EVGA's GeForce RTX 3090 Ti FTW3 Black Gaming is currently selling for less than its MSRP (Image source: EVGA)

EVGA GeForce RTX 3090 Ti FTW3 Black Gaming is actually being sold under MSRP at US$1899, hinting at price normalization for Lovelace and beyond

EVGA's GeForce RTX 3090 Ti FTW3 Black Gaming is currently being sold under its official MSRP. Although $1900 is still a significant amount of change, this is less than what some GeForce RTX 3080 SKUs were retailing for just months...

Arjun Krishna Lal, 25 May 2022 13:30

Sony angers PS Plus subscribers by demanding horrendous upgrade fees for new subscription tiers

The rather strict approach leaves existing PlayStation Plus subscribers with two unsatisfactory options, while bargain hunters are being asked to pay up for the savings they snatched by buying a discounted PS Plus subscription on ...

Enrico Frahn, 24 May 2022 21:20

The RedmiBook Pro 15 2022 only comes in a single Starlight Grey colourway. (Image source: Xiaomi)

RedmiBook Pro 15 2022 Ryzen Edition: 16:10 gaming laptop released with up to an AMD Ryzen 7 6800H and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2050 combination

Xiaomi has introduced the RedmiBook Pro 15 2022 Ryzen Edition, a Ryzen 6000H counterpart to the Intel Alder Lake model that the company already sells. Available with the Ryzen 5 6600H or the Ryzen 7 6800H, the RedmiBook Pro 15 202...

Alex Alderson, 24 May 2022 20:59

Computex 2022 | ZOTAC VR GO 4.0 launches as an "industry-leading wearable PC"

ZOTAC has unveiled the latest generation of its VR GO PC at Computex 2022. It consists of a purpose-built form-factor that can be mounted on a compatible backpack shell (included in the box) for unencumbered extended reality (XR) ...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 24 May 2022 19:27

The Asus ROG Swift offers a whopping 500 Hz refresh rate with an E-TN 1080p panel. (Image Source: Asus)

Computex 2022 | Asus ROG Swift 500 Hz announced featuring E-TN 1080p panel with Nvidia G-Sync and Reflex Analyzer

Asus showed off the ROG Swift 500 Hz gaming monitor at Computex 2022. The ROG Swift 500 Hz supports Nvidia G-Sync and Reflex Analyzer and is based on an E-TN 1080p panel targeted at ultra-competitive e-sports gamers. The monitor a...

Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 24 May 2022 17:24

The Odyssey Neo G8 is a more expensive alternative to the Neo G7. (Image source: Samsung)

Samsung Odyssey Neo G8 launches for £1,298.99 in the UK with other countries to follow

The Odyssey Neo G8 has arrived, months after Samsung revealed the gaming monitor at CES 2022. The Odyssey Neo G8 is available for £1,298.99 in the UK, although it is expected to launch in the US for close to US$1,500.

Alex Alderson, 24 May 2022 16:37

The Odyssey G4 series comes in two sizes, both with 240 Hz panels. (Image source: Samsung)

Samsung Odyssey G4: 25-inch and 27-inch gaming monitors unveiled with 240 Hz refresh rates

Samsung has lifted the lid on the Odyssey G4 series, to be available in 25-inch and 27-inch display sizes. The Odyssey G4 series offers flat-panel gaming at up to 240 Hz with HDMI 2.0 and DisplayPort 1.2 connections. Samsung promi...

Alex Alderson, 24 May 2022 16:33

The Samsung Odyssey Neo G7 should be a cheaper alternative to the Odyssey Neo G8. (Image source: Samsung)

Samsung Odyssey Neo G7: 32-inch curved gaming monitor unveiled with a 165 Hz refresh rate, a 4K resolution and 1,196 mini LED local dimming zones

Samsung has announced the Odyssey Neo G7, a gaming monitor with a 1000R curvature. The Samsung Odyssey Neo G7 also outputs at 4K and 165 Hz with 1,196 mini LED local dimming zones that deliver up to 1,000 nits of peak brightness. ...

Alex Alderson, 24 May 2022 13:34

Borderlands 3 free until May 27 via Epic Games (Source: Borderlands)

Borderlands 3 is free on Epic Games until Thursday

Those who missed last week's big news can still grab the latest freebie from Epic, namely Borderlands 3, which became available on May 20. Released back in September 2019, this title is a great action role-playing first-person sho...

Codrut Nistor, 24 May 2022 11:10

Epic Games may not be everyone's favourite game store, but it certainly has some good value sales. (Image source: Various - edited)

Epic MEGA Sale: 3 absorbing RPGs you can get into for a great discount

The best things in life aren't necessarily always free — sometimes they're heavily discounted. Epic Games is running its 2022 MEGA Sale until June 16 — let's have a look at some of the best RPG titles on offer.

Julian van der Merwe, 24 May 2022 09:15

Antonline has the Gigabyte A5 K1 for just $999 USD with Ryzen 7 5800H, GeForce RTX 3060 graphics, and 240 Hz IPS display (Source: Antonline)

Deal | Antonline has the Gigabyte A5 K1 for just $999 USD with Ryzen 7 5800H, GeForce RTX 3060 graphics, and 240 Hz IPS display

The Gigabyte A5 X1, A5 K1, Aorus 15P YD, and U4 UD are all on sale with last generation Intel and AMD CPUs to make room for newer models with 12th gen Alder Lake and AMD Ryzen 3+.

Allen Ngo, 24 May 2022 03:23

A YouTuber used some software magic to simulate a remastered version of Bloodborne (image via Bloodborne Wiki)

YouTuber envisions what Bloodborne could look like on modern-day hardware

Spanish YouTuber ElAnalistaDeBits used software trickery to emulate what a remastered version of Bloodborne would look like. The side-by-side comparison video covers many iconic areas of Bloodborne and showcases several visual imp...

Anil Ganti, 23 May 2022 18:31

The Asus ROG Crosshair X670E Extreme targets enthusiast gamers and overclockers. (Image Source: Asus)

Computex 2022 | Asus launches ROG Crosshair X670E Extreme with 20+2 phase VRMs, PCIe Gen 5, and USB4

Apropos to AMD's official unveiling of Ryzen 7000 AM5 platform, Asus launched its first X670E motherboard: the ROG Crosshair X670E Extreme. The X670E Extreme offers a complete PCIe Gen 5 solution and features 20+2 phase VRMs and o...

Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 23 May 2022 10:51

The first-gen Project Stealth. (Source: AORUS)

Correction | Gigabyte and MAINGEAR's AORUS Project Stealth launches to make PC building "easier"

Building a custom rig can be a rewarding and fulfilling experience; however, as Gigabyte asserts, it can get frustrating, especially when it comes to fitting things (mostly cables) around other things. The OEM has launched the new...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 22 May 2022 16:32

Leaked image of the supposed ROG Phone 6 prototype. (Source: Equal Leaks)

Asus ROG Phone 6: Live images of gaming phone prototype reportedly surface in the wild

After Asus announced that the ROG Phone 6 would land with Qualcomm's new Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1, it appears the gaming phone's rumor mill may have picked up speed, with images of a supposed prototype now appearing in the wild.

Ricci Rox, 22 May 2022 12:49

Bigbig Won Rainbow PC gamepad has an awesome smartphone app that we wish Sony and Microsoft could implement

The $50 USD third-party controller is not only stylish and bright, but it has a neat app that lets users calibrate and customize the buttons and analog sensitivity on the fly.

Allen Ngo, 22 May 2022 11:42

Norman Reedus, who was the protagonist of Death Stranding, casually confirmed that work has started on a sequel. (Image via Death Stranding)

Death Stranding sequel casually confirmed by Norman Reedus

Norman Reedus, the actor who played the protagonist of 2019's Death Stranding, essentially confirmed that a sequel to the popular Kojima video game is already in the works. While there were no other details given, Reedus confirmed...

Sam Medley, 21 May 2022 05:18

SK hynix Platinum P41 PCIe NVMe Gen 4.0 SSD (Source: SK hynix)

The SK hynix Platinum P41 flagship PCIe NVMe SSD hits Amazon

Yesterday, SK hynix has finally unleashed its first Gen 4.0 SSD with a 176-NAND layer, namely the Platinum P41. As unveiled back in early January, it is available in 500 GB, 1 TB, and 2 TB versions. The prices start at US$104.99 a...

Codrut Nistor, 20 May 2022 23:53

IFA hypes its 2022 tickets. (Source: IFA)

IFA announces a return to Berlin in September 2022

The IFA tech trade show is now set to return to an in-person format set in its traditional Berlin venue in 2022. The conference will take place at the start of September of this year. Its organizers are celebrating this announceme...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 20 May 2022 20:06

World's first mini PC with Radeon RX 6650M dGPU (Image Source: MINISFORUM)

MINISFORUM announces the Neptune HX90G mini PC with AMD Ryzen 9 5900HX APU and RX 6650M dGPU

The new Neptune series is advertised as the world's first mini PC lineup with AMD RDNA2 dGPUs. MINISFORUM is planning to first release a Ryzen 9 5900HX + Radeon RX 6650M model, followed by Ryzen 9 6900HX and Intel Alder Lake varia...

Bogdan Solca, 20 May 2022 17:38

The latest Hitman 3 update will deliver ray-tracing features on PC (Image source: IO Interactive)

Hitman 3 set to receive ray traced shadows and reflections, plus DLSS and FSR: demands a GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER as the min spec GPU

Hitman 3 is set to receive its DLSS and ray-tracing update shortly. The free update will add ray-traced shadows and reflections to the game, alongside DLSS 2.0 and FSR 1.0 upscaling. AMD's new FSR 2.0 won't be part of the package,...

Arjun Krishna Lal, 20 May 2022 16:50