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The Powkiddy RGB20S relies on the Rockchip RK3326 SoC. (Image source: Powkiddy)

Powkiddy RGB20S: New retro handheld revealed with USB Type-C, Wi-Fi and two microSD card readers

Powkiddy has begun selling the RGB20S, a gaming handheld that resembles a Game Boy. Equipped with a 3.5-inch IPS display and multiple buttons, the Powkiddy RGB20S retails for US$79.99.

Alex Alderson, 17 May 2022 22:38

The Steam Deck. (Source: JerryRigEverything via YouTube)

The Steam Deck runs the JerryRigEverything gauntlet of durability tests

Valve's Steam Deck may be the most sought-after mobile console around right now. It can now be found as the star of the latest JerryRigEverything video, where its ability to withstand scratching, burning and bending was put to the...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 17 May 2022 22:32

The RTX 40 series is rumoured to kick off this summer, unlike its predecessor. (Image source: NVIDIA)

NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090: Alleged specifications surface with 16,128 CUDA cores, a 450 W TGP, over a 1 TB/s memory bandwidth and not all the AD102 die

According to reports, NVIDIA has settled on the AD102-300 die for the RTX 4090, the company's next flagship desktop graphics card. Supposedly, the RTX 4090 will deliver 126 Streaming Multiprocessors (SMs), a few short of the AD102...

Alex Alderson, 17 May 2022 21:12

XMG's Apex 15 MAX laptop upgrades to Ryzen 5000X processors and a 240Hz display

Schenker has refreshed the Apex 15 laptop of early 2020 with updated processors and a high-refresh-rate screen. This new 15 MAX variant is also touted as a desktop replacement, thanks to platforms that top out at the Ryzen 9 5950X...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 17 May 2022 19:51

The ROG Strix SCAR 17 Special Edition will start at €3,199 in the Eurozone. (Image source: ASUS)

ROG Strix SCAR 17 Special Edition: ASUS presents upgraded gaming laptop with Intel Core i9-12950HX and up to an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Ti

ASUS has unveiled the ROG Strix SCAR 17 Special Edition, a 17.3-inch gaming laptop with Intel's most powerful Alder Lake-S series processor. Not only does ASUS include the Intel Core i9-12950HX in the ROG Strix SCAR 17 Special Edi...

Alex Alderson, 17 May 2022 15:00

The ASUS ROG Flow X16 features up to a Ryzen 9 6900HS processor and a mini-LED display. (Image source: ASUS)

ASUS ROG Flow X16: Convertible gaming laptop revealed with a mini-LED and 165 Hz display

ASUS has introduced the ROG Flow X16, a convertible gaming laptop with a 16-inch display. Not only has ASUS equipped the ROG Flow X16 with powerful CPU and GPU combinations, it has also included 512 mini-LED local dimming zones th...

Alex Alderson, 17 May 2022 15:00

The Meta Quest v40 update has several features to improve privacy and security. (Image source: Meta Quest)

Meta Quest v40 update released with end-to-end encrypted Messenger calling

The Meta Quest v40 update is now available. The latest software has various features for improved security and privacy, such as in-headset 3D secure payment abilities. Meta Quest is also testing optional end-to-end encrypted Messe...

Polly Allcock, 17 May 2022 13:44

The GPD Win Max 2 handheld console inches closer to launch (image via GPD)

AMD Ryzen 7 6800U powered GPD Win Max 2 prototype could be ready by June 2022

GPD has received its first batch of AMD Ryzen 7 6800U APUs, which will power the upcoming GPD Win Max 2 handheld. The first working model should be ready by June 2022, hopefully followed by an official announcement detailing price...

Anil Ganti, 17 May 2022 11:47

"Make it a computer but worse." — the inventor of the gaming console, presumably. (Image source: various, edited)

Warframe and 3 other banging free-to-play games with cross-platform multiplayer support for universal dominance

We all have that one friend that vehemently insists consoles are better, and that no, it's not because of aim-assist. Next time you hear this, invite them to play one of these games and then show them what it means to be part of t...

Julian van der Merwe, 17 May 2022 08:59

PUBG posts record numbers for Q1 2022. (Source: Krafton)

PUBG: Battlegrounds going free-to-play proves to be a goldmine for Krafton as quarterly profits soar by more than 600%

Krafton has posted Q1 2022 financial numbers for PUBG in its latest earning report. Per the developer, PUBG: Battlegrounds enjoyed 17.8% growth in quarterly revenue, resulting in the best quarter for the game. PUBG going free-to-...

Fawad Murtaza, 16 May 2022 23:19

Razer Blade 17 RTX 3080 Ti versus Razer Blade 17 RTX 3070 Ti - Which is the better laptop?

The Razer Blade 17 with an unleashed RTX 3080 Ti is amazing. However, we've now also reviewed the configuration with the RTX 3070 Ti and come to a conclusion. Performance versus heat development and power consumption. How signific...

Christian Hintze, 16 May 2022 20:48

The AYA NEO AIR will be available in two colours. (Image source: AYA NEO)

AYA NEO AIR: Pre-orders open for compact gaming handheld with an OLED display

AYA NEO has opened pre-orders for the AYA NEO AIR in China. The gaming handheld is significantly cheaper than other AYA NEO devices and comes with an OLED display. The AYA NEO AIR will be available in two colours, but with AMD RX ...

Alex Alderson, 16 May 2022 19:19

The KAT Walk C2 VR treadmill is now available via Kickstarter. (Image source: KATVR)

KAT Walk C2 VR treadmill from KATVR is now available via Kickstarter

KATVR has launched a Kickstarter campaign for the KAT Walk C2 VR treadmill. The gadget has a waist harness but otherwise allows you to move freely in 360°. Improvements on the first generation device include improved stability and...

Polly Allcock, 16 May 2022 17:27

Dell's new G15 series of gaming laptops launches in India, Alder Lake platforms and RTX 3000-series graphics in tow

Dell has announced a new onslaught on the gaming laptop space in India. It will do so by distributing its latest G-series features across the G15 5520 and 5521 SE variants. They will both feature 12th-gen Intel processors and RTX ...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 16 May 2022 17:18

The Ubisoft+ subscription service will be available to PlayStation owners in the near future (image via ubisoft)

Ubisoft+ to arrive on PlayStation soon; PS Plus Extra/Premium subscribers to get 23 free Ubisoft games starting next month

Ubisoft+, the company's game subscription service, will be available for PlayStation owners in the near future. Gamers who have subscribed to PlayStation Plus Extra or Premium, meanwhile, will get access to 23 games for no extra c...

Anil Ganti, 16 May 2022 16:48

MSI Vector GP76: 360 Hz panel with 4ms response time, Nvidia GeForce RTX 3070 Ti (150 W) and Core i7-12700H

MSI Vector GP76 gaming laptop review: Fastest laptop display? 360 Hz and 4ms meet a 150 watt RTX 3070 Ti

MSI upgrades its new Vector GP76 gaming laptop with the fastest display: 360 Hz with a measured response time of 4ms. Intel's Core i7-12700H and a GeForce RTX 3070 with 150 watts TGP from Nvidia together make for a "notebook on sp...

Marvin Gollor, 16 May 2022 13:00

The Nintendo Switch successor is expected to support Nvidia's DLSS technology. (Image source: Nintendo/Nvidia - edited)

Nintendo Switch 2 rumors revived by Nvidia job listing for next-gen console developer tools engineer

A job listing posted by Nvidia for the position of game console developer tools engineer has reignited speculation in regard to a next-gen Nintendo Switch device such as a Switch 2 or Switch Pro machine. The wording of the job des...

Daniel R Deakin, 16 May 2022 11:42

Razer Blade 14 with Ryzen 9 6900HX on sale for $2500 USD with two-year warranty (Source: Costco)

Deal | Razer Blade 14 with Ryzen 9 6900HX on sale for $2500 USD with two-year warranty

Costco is currently selling the latest Blade 14 for a cheaper price than Razerzone.com and with longer warranty as well. If you're looking to test one out yourself, this may be the best way to go.

Allen Ngo, 16 May 2022 00:01

Arguably, the AYA NEO 2 is the least exciting handheld that the company has unveiled today. (Image source: AYA NEO)

AYA NEO: Company debuts the AYA NEO 2 and AYA NEO Slide with AMD Ryzen 7 6800U and RDNA 2 graphics to offer twice the performance of the Steam Deck

AYA NEO has introduced the AYA NEO 2 and AYA NEO Slide, two handheld games consoles powered by the AMD Ryzen 7 6800U. With the Radeon 680M onboard, both machines are said to deliver NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 Ti-performance levels an...

Alex Alderson, 14 May 2022 21:34

The Y9000Ps in the comparison featured the i7-12700H and the i7-12800HX respectively (Image source: Lenovo)

Alder Lake Core i9-12900HX-powered Lenovo Y9000P gets an early review: some games show performance regression vs the 12700H

A Chinese reviewer recently got their hands on the Lenovo Y9000P, a laptop equipped with Intel's Core i7-12800HX chip. Interestingly, the reviewer's testing indicates that gaming gains over the 14-core 12700H are limited, with som...

Arjun Krishna Lal, 14 May 2022 16:16

Even an inexpensive PC can run these cheap games. (Image source: Valve - edited)

May Steam sales: 3 cracking action-RPG games to be had on the cheap

PC gaming is expensive, so it's a good thing marketplaces like Steam always have some sort of sale going on. It's not easy to pick when the sales are so short, so instead of buying a game on a whim, have a look at these three grea...

Julian van der Merwe, 14 May 2022 08:03

Why the Razer Blade 15 240 Hz OLED display could be a game changer for gaming laptops

Are we finally getting the ultimate panel for both gaming and professional editing? The upcoming 240 Hz OLED display seemingly checks off every box on the list to finally supersede IPS, but we still have our concerns about flicker...

Allen Ngo, 14 May 2022 05:48

The Nintendo Switch is now the 4th highest-selling console of all time. (Images via Nintendo and Amazon w/ edits)

Nintendo Switch outsells PlayStation 4 to become fourth best-selling console in United States

According to the NPD Group, a retail research group based in the United States, the Nintendo Switch has now outsold the PlayStation 4 in terms of lifetime sales in the U.S. This pushes Nintendo's hybrid console into fourth place a...

Sam Medley, 14 May 2022 00:51

Alleged screenshots of a new Silent Hill game have surfaced online (image via Comicbook.com)

A new Silent Hill game is reportedly in the works

A reputable industry insider has leaked two-year-old screenshots of a yet-to-be-released Silent Hill game. Konami indirectly confirmed the legitimacy of the said screenshots by issuing a copyright strike. The game will also send ...

Anil Ganti, 13 May 2022 20:35

The ROG Zephyrus Duo 16 (2022) comes with a choice of three NVIDIA GeForce RTX 30 series GPUs. (Image source: ASUS)

ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo 16: 2022 model is now orderable in Europe with an AMD Ryzen 9 6900HX

ASUS has begun selling the ROG Zephyrus Duo 16 (2022) in Europe. The 16-inch gaming laptop is available with several processor and GPU options, all with a 14-inch secondary display. Predictably, the ROG Zephyrus Duo 16 (2022) does...

Alex Alderson, 13 May 2022 19:22

EA has announced that the Dead Space remake will be ready by early 2023 (image via own)

The Dead Space Remake finally has a release date

The official Dead Space Twitter handle has confirmed that the game will be launched on January 27, 2023. Development seems to be going on in full swing, with the developers showcasing the progress in a livestream.

Anil Ganti, 13 May 2022 14:33

Zen 4 will feature generous amounts of 3D V-Cache. (Image Source: AMD)

Latest Zen 4 leaks: 8-core Ryzen 7000X CPU pops up on OpenBenchmarking, estimated performance gains over Zen 3 revealed by MLID

The OpenBenchmarking database entries show an 8-core Ryzen 7000X model that can boost to 5.21 GHz, while MLID reports 28-37% Zen 4 single-core performance increase with even higher multi-thread gains over existing Zen 3 models.

Bogdan Solca, 13 May 2022 13:12

The Alienware x17 R2 consumes more power than most other gaming laptops and we love it

The Alienware x17 R2 is an absolute power-hungry monster and we wouldn't have it any other way

Dell's latest ultrathin gaming machine is unapologetically power-hungry and we love it. At well over 300 W when fully stressed, the Alienware x17 R2 isn't afraid to draw as much power as it can to squeeze out more performance than...

Allen Ngo, 12 May 2022 22:54

An ingenios YouTuber has found that the new Samsung S95B QD-OLED TV offers more than its official spec sheet suggests (Image: Samsung)

Samsung's S95B QD-OLED appears to be first OLED TV to unofficially support 144 Hz at 4K

While the exciting discovery is certainly good news for gamers who have put an eye on Samsung's brand-new S95B QD-OLED, most regular TV users won't really benefit from the 20% higher refresh rate.

Enrico Frahn, 12 May 2022 21:42

Gamers will have to wait until 2023 to get their hands on a copy of Starfield (image via Bethesda)

Starfield release date pushed back to H1, 2022; Redfall also delayed

Bethesda has pushed back the release of its space-themed RPG Starfield to H1, 2022. It was initially slated for a November 2021 release. Arkane Studios' Redfall has also been delayed and will be launched around the same time as St...

Anil Ganti, 12 May 2022 15:23

Medion Erazer Beast X30 review: Slim, powerful QHD gaming notebook

Medion Erazer Beast X30: Lots of gaming power at a high price

Both the Core-i9-12900HK CPU and the GeForce RTX-3080 Ti laptop GPU run all the latest computer games smoothly on a responsive 17.3-inch screen (QHD). The notebook also offers a Thunderbolt 4 slot as well as space for two PCIe-4 S...

Sascha Mölck, 12 May 2022 09:14

The Dell G15 5510 43NHT is clearly at a disadvantage in comparison to the 5515 Ryzen Edition in our review. (Image: Cyberport)

The Intel version of the Dell G15 5510 gaming laptop doesn't stand a chance against the Ryzen Edition in our review

Not only does Dell offer the G15 in the previously reviewed 5515 Ryzen Edition, but also as the 5510 with an Intel CPU. We recently compared the performance of the Intel version with that of the AMD version. The results were as ex...

Marcus Schwarten, 12 May 2022 03:11

Elden Ring's sales figures greatly exceed Namco Bandai's expectations (image via From Software)

Elden Ring sold over 13 million copies within a month of its release

Namco Bandai's earnings report states that Elden Ring sold over 13.4 million copies by March 2022, just a month after its release. That figure is over three times of the company's projected sales figure of 4 million

Anil Ganti, 11 May 2022 15:33

The Lenovo Legion 7 and 7i are now in their 7th generation and boast of many firsts in the 16-inch screen size. (Image Source: Lenovo)

Lenovo Legion 7i and Legion 7 Gen 7 based on Intel Alder Lake-HX and Ryzen 6000HX bring a series of firsts to the 16-inch form factor

Lenovo launched the 7th generation of the Legion 7 series in Legion 7i powered by Alder Lake-HX and Legion 7 powered by Ryzen 6000 HX flavors. The Legion 7 and 7i now boast of a number of firsts in the 16-inch gaming laptop catego...

Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 11 May 2022 15:29

The OLED.EX displays combined with microlens technology could launch next year. (Image Source: HDTVTest)

Next year's LG OLED TV displays could integrate microlens tech to boost peak brightness close to 1500 nits

LG plans to match Samsung's QD-OLED peak brightness with the addition of a microlens layer for next year's OLED.EX panels. This way, LG hopes to boost the brightness from ~900 nits up to 1500 nits and also improve energy efficienc...

Bogdan Solca, 11 May 2022 14:48

FIFA 23 will be EA's last football game with the prestigious brand name

By releasing its upcoming football games under a rather unfamiliar new name, the publisher could reportedly save up to US$1 billion in licensing fees which the powerful international football association demanded for the exclusive...

Enrico Frahn, 10 May 2022 22:43

Insanely large Innocn 40-inch WQHD 40C1R gaming monitor now on sale for $450 USD (Image source: Innocn)

Deal | Insanely large Innocn 40-inch WQHD 40C1R gaming monitor now on sale for $450 USD

If you're not a fan of multi-monitor setups, then investing in a single large monitor instead can get you a lot of the same benefits of a multi-monitor desktop. This 40-inch Innocn has a similar PPI as two 22-inch 1080p monitors s...

Allen Ngo, 10 May 2022 21:34

The Gigabyte S55U spans 54.6-inches across and outputs at 4K/120 Hz. (Image source: Gigabyte)

Gigabyte S55U: Huge gaming monitor introduced with Android, HDMI 2.1, a 120 Hz refresh rate and 1,500 nits of peak brightness

The Gigabyte S55U is a monstrous gaming monitor with a 54.6-inch VA panel. With a 120 Hz refresh rate and HDMI 2.1 functionality, the Gigabyte S55U should be suitable for console and PC gamers who want to add a TV-sized gaming mon...

Alex Alderson, 10 May 2022 18:57

This year's Legion Slim 7 is the first all-AMD gaming model from Lenovo. (Image Source: Lenovo)

Lenovo reveals all-AMD Legion Slim 7 gaming laptops with Ryzen 6000H processors, Radeon RX 6000S dGPUs and 16-inch Mini-LED IPS screen option

This year's Legion Slim 7 is the first all-AMD system of the series. It features the newly released Ryzen 6000H/X processors coupled with the Radeon RX 6000S dGPUs and up to 24 GB of DDR5-4800 RAM. There is also a USB4 port, a 16-...

Bogdan Solca, 10 May 2022 17:00

The 2022 Legion Slim 7/i are Lenovo's first models to feature the improved mini-LED IPS screens. (Image Source: Lenovo)

Lenovo refreshes Legion Slim 7i gaming laptops with Intel Alder Lake-H processors and Nvidia RTX 3000 dGPUs, adds premium mini-LED screen option

The Intel-based 2022 Legion Slim 7i models feature the latest Alder Lake-H processors combined with Nvidia's RTX 3000 dGPUs, and also offer premium options like a mini-LED 16-inch screen with HDR certification.

Bogdan Solca, 10 May 2022 17:00

Deathloop will be the first FSR 2.0-capable game on May 12. (Image Source: AMD)

FSR 2.0 first coming to Deathloop on May 12, AMD claims Radeon Software updates have resulted in tangible performance gains

AMD detailed how constant improvements to Radeon Software has resulted in tangible performance gains in popular games. During the presentation, AMD also briefly touched upon FSR 2.0 and said Deathloop will be the first major title...

Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 10 May 2022 15:53

The Radeon RX 6750 XT offers Game Clock and memory speed improvements over the RX 6700 XT. (Image Source: AMD)

AMD looks to dethrone Nvidia in 1080p and 1440p gaming with the new Radeon RX 6750 XT and RX 6650 XT

AMD launched the RX 6750 XT and the RX 6650 XT today targeting 1440p and 1080p gamers, respectively. The RX 6750 XT looks to take on the Nvidia RTX 3070 while the RX 6650 XT aims for the RTX 3060 12 GB. Both cards offer higher Gam...

Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 10 May 2022 15:11

The AMD Radeon RX 6950 XT offers increased Game Clock and faster memory for US$1,099. (Image Source: AMD)

AMD Radeon RX 6950 XT launched: A viable RTX 3090 alternative, now with increased Game Clock and 335 W TBP for $1,099

AMD, today, unveiled refreshes to its RDNA 2 desktop GPU lineup. The Radeon RX 6950 XT is a refreshed Navi 21 XTX GPU with a slight bump to Game and boost clocks, increased memory speeds, support for FSR 2.0, and a 335 W TBP. The ...

Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 10 May 2022 15:00

Fan-made PlayStation 6 concept designs have already sprung up years ahead of any likely launch. (Image source: Sony PlayStations)

PlayStation 6 with custom AMD SoC by 2027: Separate job listings offer clues about the next-gen PlayStation console

Details arguably concerning a next-gen PlayStation console have been offered up in two separate job listings unearthed by a tech enthusiast. The potential PlayStation 6 is likely to sport a custom AMD processor chockful of RDNA go...

Daniel R Deakin, 10 May 2022 10:03