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RedMagic teases the 7 Pro Global Edition's debut. (Source: RedMagic)

A global version of the RedMagic 7 Pro Android gaming flagship will launch soon

RedMagic has confirmed that the top-end variant of its 7 flagship smartphone series is coming to international markets in April 2022. Furthermore, it is bringing its first-gen under-display camera (UDC) tech with it. This, accordi...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 09 Apr 2022 22:47

The next Tomb Raider game is being built on Unreal Engine 5 (Image source: Square Enix)

Crystal Dynamics is working on a new Tomb Raider game, ditches in-house engine for Unreal Engine 5

During the State of Unreal 2022 event, Crystal Dynamics announced that it was in the early stages of working on a new Tomb Raider game. Per the developer, the upcoming Tomb Raider title will be built using Unreal Engine 5. After C...

Arjun Krishna Lal, 09 Apr 2022 13:35

165 W vs. 105 W GeForce RTX 3080 Ti: It matters most at higher resolutions

The 165 W GPU version is faster than the 105 W version by about 20 percent when at higher resolutions and graphical settings. Gamers who prefer 4K resolutions will want to keep a closer eye on the TGP ratings of gaming laptops as ...

Allen Ngo, 09 Apr 2022 04:49

Matrix Awakens for the PC is not as smooth as the console version. (Image Source: Epic Games)

Unreal Engine 5 not optimized enough for PC: Matrix Awakens demo only hits 30-50 fps @1440p and is stuttery on an Nvidia RTX 3090

First impression for the Matrix Awakens PC version is a bit lackluster, as the demo does not appear to be particularly well optimized. Even though the resolution is capped at 1440p, not even the RTX 3090 can hit 60 fps and the exp...

Bogdan Solca, 08 Apr 2022 19:02

The Bauhutte Gaming Bed is motorized, allowing you to adapt the bed into a chair. (Image source: Bauhutte)

Bauhutte reveals an electric Gaming Bed that can transform into a chair

Japanese gaming furniture brand Bauhutte has revealed a new product, the BGB-100FA electric Gaming Bed. You can use a remote control to adapt the piece of furniture into a chair, with a 60° angle for your upper body and a 35° angl...

Polly Allcock, 08 Apr 2022 16:57

The Optoma UHD55 retails for €1,599 in the Eurozone. (Image source: Optoma)

Optoma UHD55: 4K projector launches with Smart Home integrations and 240 Hz refresh rate support

Optoma has introduced the UHD55, a projector that can create over 300-inch projections at 4K/60 Hz or 1080p/240 Hz. The Optoma UHD55 contains plenty of other features too, including Google Home compatibility, and retails for €1,59...

Alex Alderson, 08 Apr 2022 14:39

Report claims that miners, scalpers, and gougers are the reason for the board shortage. (Source: Nvidia)

Scathing report claims that "miners, speculators, and gougers" are responsible for the ongoing GPU shortage

A new report from Jon Peddie claims that the current GPU shortage is the result of rampant buying of cards by scalpers and miners, along with severe price gouging by retailers. The report also correlates the insane price hike with...

Fawad Murtaza, 07 Apr 2022 23:06

The AMD Radeon RX 6900 XT graphics card was launched in December 2020. (Image source: AMD)

AMD Radeon RX 6900 XT finally hits MSRP levels in some markets with prices also falling in the US

The high-end AMD Radeon RX 6900 XT GPU can finally be had in certain markets at MSRP levels. The recommended US price tag for the RX 6900 XT is US$999, but it has rarely been seen at that price point as scalpers and retailers have...

Daniel R Deakin, 07 Apr 2022 18:30

The AMD Ryzen 7 5800U is a 25 W APU with 8 Zen3 CPU cores. (Image source: One-netbook)

ONEXPLAYER mini: New AMD Ryzen model launches globally for US$999 in three memory configurations

One-netbook has introduced a new version of the ONEXPLAYER mini globally. The ONEXPLAYER mini with an AMD Ryzen 7 5800U starts at US$999 and is available with 512 GB, 1 TB or 2 TB of storage. All configurations come with a 1200p d...

Alex Alderson, 07 Apr 2022 13:21

Max Payne and Max Payne 2 are being remastered for current-generation PCs and consoles (image via G2A)

Remedy Entertainment and Rockstar confirm that a Max Payne and Max Payne 2 remake is in the works

Upgraded versions of Max Payne and Max Payne 2 are being developed by the games' original developer Remedy Entertainment. They will be sold as a bundle by publisher Rockstar, who has confirmed that the project is in development an...

Anil Ganti, 07 Apr 2022 08:44

Dying Light 2 will get a major patch by the end of this month (image via Dying Light 2)

Dying Light 2 will finally get a New Game + mode by the end of April 2022

Dying Light 2 Patch 3 is slated to be one of the largest ones released for the game so far. It will add the highly-awaited New Game mode and a slew of bug fixes for single and multiplayer modes. Techland says that it will be rolle...

Anil Ganti, 06 Apr 2022 12:24

Curved 34-inch Gigabyte G34WQC-A VA gaming monitor on sale for $300 USD (Source: Amazon)

Deal | Curved 34-inch Gigabyte G34WQC-A VA gaming monitor on sale for $300 USD

Finding another 34-inch curved monitor with the same set of features as this Gigabyte in this price range would be tough. The VA panel and 1440p native resolution may turn off some buyers depending on the usage scenario.

Allen Ngo, 06 Apr 2022 05:38

The Studio Display offers a decent display but poor value. If you need a webcam, microphone and speakers, you should buy those separately. (Image source: various - edited)

3 great Apple Studio Display killers that cost under US$1,000

Apple's Studio Display, which currently costs from US$1,599, is a weird mix of professional and consumer features that kind of put it in a class entirely on its own - too consumer-grade for professionals and too professional for m...

Julian van der Merwe, 05 Apr 2022 14:56

A path traced mod of the 90’s game Doom is now available. (Image source: Sultim-t via GitHub)

A path traced mod of Doom has been released

Modder Sultim-t has released a path traced mod of the 1993 video game Doom. Available via GitHub, the mod allows you to play the first three episodes of Doom with real-time path tracing. Currently, the mod only works with Nvidia G...

Polly Allcock, 05 Apr 2022 12:42

iQOO makes the Neo6 official. (Source: iQOO)

The iQOO Neo6 is tipped to launch soon with a top-end Qualcomm processor and 80W charging

iQOO has announced a launch date for its latest Neo-series smartphone. It is tipped to be a truly flagship-level device with a top-end SoC and the amount of RAM to match. It is also said to have faster charging compared to its pre...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 04 Apr 2022 23:09

The Redmi Curved Monitor 30" has an adjustable stand. (Image source: Xiaomi)

Xiaomi Redmi Curved Monitor 30" revealed with plenty of gaming features, including a 200 Hz refresh rate

Xiaomi has unveiled the Redmi Curved Monitor 30", an ultra-wide monitor with a 200 Hz refresh rate and a WFHD resolution. The gaming monitor offers high colour space coverage too, along with AMD FreeSync Premium support and HDMI 2...

Alex Alderson, 04 Apr 2022 21:56

AMD plans to launch up to four new graphics cards on May 10 (image via AMD)

AMD Radeon RX 6950 XT and other RDNA2 refreshes to be unveiled on May 10 alongside the Radeon RX 6400

The AMD Radeon RX 6950 XT, RX 6750 XT, and RX 6650 XT launch has reportedly been pushed back to May 10. According to the report, the April 2022-bound cards will be unveiled with the entry-level Radeon RX 6400, which also showcases...

Anil Ganti, 04 Apr 2022 18:25

The Retro Lite CM4 started out life in 2020. (Image source: StonedEdge)

Retro Lite CM4: Gaming handheld based on a Raspberry Pi debuts with a familiar design

The Retro Lite CM4 is a handheld games console based around the Raspberry Pi Compute Module 4. With a 5.5-inch display, an anodised aluminium housing and a 4,000 mAh battery, the Retro Lite CM4 resembles a Nintendo Switch Lite and...

Alex Alderson, 04 Apr 2022 01:06

The Xiaomi Gaming Mouse Lite is orderable for US$23.75. (Image source: Xiaomi)

Xiaomi Gaming Mouse Lite is now orderable globally without breaking the bank

The Xiaomi Gaming Mouse Lite is finally available outside China, and still at an affordable price. The Gaming Mouse Lite has five DPI presets up to 6,200 DPI and a 1,000 Hz polling rate, among other features. Xiaomi equips the Gam...

Alex Alderson, 04 Apr 2022 00:42

Gamers have to rely on the updated PlayStation Plus service to get their PS3 fix on the PS5. (Image source: Sony - edited)

PlayStation 3 emulation likely heading to the PS5 but might take some time

Backwards compatibility rumors concerning the PlayStation 5 are back, with full PS3 emulation supposedly on the cards. Sony’s new PlayStation Plus service will offer playing of PS3 titles on the PS5 via cloud streaming, but it wil...

Daniel R Deakin, 03 Apr 2022 18:47

MINISFORUM B550 mini PC with Ryzen processor (Source: MINISFORUM)

The long-awaited MINISFORUM B550 is finally ready for launch

Still compatible with full-size video cards thanks to an external mounting dock, the MINISFORUM B550 only supports up to 65 W TDP processors. The configurations available for pre-order start at US$499, the price of the barebone v...

Codrut Nistor, 02 Apr 2022 19:48

The Razer Blade 17 suddenly has a bigger battery this year. What's the secret?

Razer as upped the capacity of the internal battery from 70 Wh to 82 Wh despite making no other changes to the overall dimensions or appearance of the latest Blade 17. Something inside had to give and it's thankfully just a minor ...

Allen Ngo, 02 Apr 2022 08:39

The "first-gen HyperSense suit". (Source: Razer)

Razer disguises an invitation to a beta program as an April Fool's joke

Is it a prank?...is it a meme?...or is it an opportunity to become a beta-tester for Razer stuff? According to a new page on the OEM's site, it's all of those things at once. The company has even made a video clip for its alleged ...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 01 Apr 2022 16:30

Intel's ARC Alchemist Limited Edition desktop GPU (Image Source: Intel)

Intel might have revealed specs for top-of-the-line Alchemist A780 desktop GPU in its ARC Control video

The new ARC Control video shows for just a brief second what look to be the boost specs of the upcoming top-of-the-line A780 desktop GPU. Based on this info, Intel could indeed have a very competitive mid-range solution, but we kn...

Bogdan Solca, 01 Apr 2022 15:15

ROCCAT Burst Pro Air wireless gaming mouse (Source: ROCCAT)

ROCCAT intros the Burst Pro Air wireless gaming mouse

Built using the Owl-Eye optical 19K DPI sensor and Titan optical switches, the wireless Burst Pro Air has a rechargeable battery that can last up to 100 hours, and a rapid charging session of 10 minutes provides up to five hours o...

Codrut Nistor, 31 Mar 2022 23:09

MTT S60 gaming card with 1 slot blower cooler (Image Source:

New Chinese GPU maker Moore Threads announces MTT S60 gaming card with DirectX and 8K AV1 codec support

Moore Threads will soon launch the MTT s60 gaming GPU along with a more powerful MTT S2000 compute GPU. The cards have modest specs except for the hardware 8K AV1 codec. Where the cards really stand out from previous Chinese attem...

Bogdan Solca, 31 Mar 2022 22:09

Lenovo's new Legion 5i Pro 16 G7 with the RTX 3070 Ti is a very good Gaming Laptop

The Legion 5i Pro 16 is a very good gaming laptop for 2100 Euros. It offers plenty of gaming performance for the QHD resolution with the GeForce RTX 3070 Ti. There are no real drawbacks, except for the loud fan noise.

Andreas Osthoff, 31 Mar 2022 11:39

"Hood: Outlaws & Legends" is one of the free PlayStation Plus Games for April 2022 (Image: Sumo Digital)

PlayStation Plus | Free games for April 2022 officially revealed

With hooded outlaws, colorful comic sponges and an innovative fantasy title, Sony's free PS Plus games for April 2022 should provide PlayStation 4 and PS5 owners with a lot of gaming variety.

Enrico Frahn, 30 Mar 2022 22:25

Breath of the Wild 2 has been delayed. (Image via Nintendo w/ edits)

Nintendo delays Breath of the Wild sequel to 2023

Nintendo shared unfortunate news for fans of the Legend of Zelda franchise: the sequel to 2017's popular Breath of the Wild will be delayed until Spring 2023. The game, which was originally slated for release at the end of this ye...

Sam Medley, 30 Mar 2022 00:56

PlayStation Plus will take on Xbox Game Pass this summer. (Image source: Sony)

Sony PlayStation Plus rebranded as an Xbox Game Pass competitor with cloud gaming and a 700-strong game library

Sony has announced a PlayStation Plus rebrand to bring it in line with Microsoft's Xbox Game Pass offering. Starting in June, PlayStation Plus will split into Essential, Extra and Premium tiers that cost up to US$119.99 annually. ...

Alex Alderson, 29 Mar 2022 16:38

RTX 3090 Ti FOunders Edition (Image Source: Nvidia)

Nvidia launches the RTX 3090 Ti Founders Edition for US$1,999 with minimum performance gains and very low initial stock

First reviews are out, and the RTX 3090 Ti appears to be around 7% faster than the RTX 3090 on average. Initial availability is expected to be very limited, but, on the bright side, the new model is considerably quieter due to the...

Bogdan Solca, 29 Mar 2022 16:03

The ONEXPLAYER mini now comes with the Intel Core i7-1260P. (Image source: One-netbook)

ONEXPLAYER mini refreshed again with a new Intel processor option from the Alder Lake family and a unique special edition design

One-netbook has showcased a new version of the ONEXPLAYER mini, now based on the Intel Alder Lake platform. Still paired to a 7-inch and 1200p display, the ONEXPLAYER mini also comes with LPDDR5 RAM and 100 W charger support.

Alex Alderson, 29 Mar 2022 15:12

The GPD Win Max 2 will be available in AMD and Intel flavours. (Image source: GPD)

GPD Win Max 2 revealed as a potential Steam Deck competitor thanks to AMD Ryzen 7 6800U APU

GPD has unveiled the Win Max 2, a large gaming handheld with a built-in keyboard. Not only will GPD sell the Win Max 2 with the Intel Core i7-1280P, but it will also be available with an AMD Ryzen 7 6800U that has the Radeon 680M....

Alex Alderson, 29 Mar 2022 14:21

"Play without limits"...permitted you have an HDMI 2.1 compatible display. (Image source: Sony)

4 long-awaited PS4 and PS5 features finally coming to users worldwide

Sony recently issued a press release assuring PlayStation 5 users that a number of highly requested features, including HDMI 2.1 support and dynamic Variable Refresh Rate enhancements, would begin rolling out to users in the comin...

Brahm Shank, 29 Mar 2022 01:48

Multiple industry insiders have confirmed that Sony has many exciting announcements in store for PlayStation fans (image via Sony)

Sony's Xbox Game Pass rival Spartacus to be unveiled in the "next 48 hours"

The rumour mill is abuzz with talks of an upcoming Sony event, which will host several high-profile announcements. It is expected to confirm the God of War: Ragnarok release date, PSVR 2 price/availability information, and shed li...

Anil Ganti, 29 Mar 2022 00:37

Gamers in the US will soon be able to buy Asus-branded Nvidia Ampere graphics cards at lower prices (image via Asus)

Nvidia GeForce RTX 3000 series graphics cards from Asus to get cheaper in the United States

An Asus representative has confirmed that prices of its GeForce RTX 3000 series graphics cards could be lowered by up to 25%, but only in the United States. The new prices will be in effect on April 1, but some models are expected...

Anil Ganti, 28 Mar 2022 23:19

The Win Max 2 will rely on modern hardware and a large display. (Image source: GPD)

GPD Win Max 2: Gaming handheld to launch with an Intel Core i7-1280P processor among other upgrades

GPD has started teasing the Win Max 2, a gaming handheld that will feature a 28 W Intel Alder Lake processor, 32 GB of RAM and a 10.1-inch display. Like its predecessors, the Win Max 2 will sport a built-in keyboard and gaming con...

Alex Alderson, 28 Mar 2022 20:59

The Samsung Odyssey Neo G9 can be purchased on Amazon for a hefty discount (image via Samsung)

Deal | The colossal Samsung Odyssey Neo G9 gaming monitor with a 240 Hz mini LED panel gets a massive price cut on Amazon

Samsung's high-end Odyssey Neo G9 gaming monitor can be bought on Amazon for US$1,940, US$500 less than its asking price of US$2,499. It features a 49-inch mini LED panel with a peak brightness of 2,000 nits, 1,000R curvature and ...

Anil Ganti, 28 Mar 2022 18:09

The GPD XP Plus contains a few upgrades but not from its predecessor's 6.81-inch display. (Image source: GPD)

GPD XP Plus: New gaming handheld specifications announced with a MediaTek Dimensity 1200 chosen instead of the Snapdragon G3x Gen 1

GPD has revealed details about the GPD XP Plus, an update on the GPD XP that the company already sells. Purportedly, Qualcomm's high prices and restrictions policy forced GPD to adopt the MediaTek Dimensity 1200 rather than the Sn...

Alex Alderson, 28 Mar 2022 16:29

That awkward moment when a GeForce RTX 3060 laptop can outperform some GeForce RTX 3070 laptops

Can a 100 W GeForce RTX 3070 beat a 140 W GeForce RTX 3060? Apparently not. Buying a gaming laptop these days can be harder than it needs to be when performance between different GPUs often overlap.

Allen Ngo, 28 Mar 2022 00:22

Gigabyte Aero 16 YE5 in review: compact 4K multimedia notebook

Gigabyte Aero 16: 4K OLED and Thunderbolt 4 for Gamers and Creators

A Core i9-12900HK CPU combined with a GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Laptop GPU with access to 16 GB of VRAM are more than powerful enough to run all current games smoothly on the Aero 16's 16:10 4K OLED display. The device also comes with t...

Sascha Mölck, 27 Mar 2022 19:18

Blockchain integration is coming to Storybook Brawl. (Image source: Good Luck Games/Unsplash - edited)

NFT hate leads to Storybook Brawl getting torpedoed on Steam in negative review campaign

The popular card strategy game Storybook Brawl has been subject to mass negative review bombing on Steam. The increase in negative reviews ties in with the news that the game’s developer, Good Luck Games, has been bought out by cr...

Daniel R Deakin, 27 Mar 2022 14:50

The X5 Pro in its new case. (Source: OPPO)

OPPO develops the Ice-Skin cooling case for the Find X5 Pro

The Find X5 Pro is OPPO's top-end flagship for 2022. It says a lot for its top-end Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 (and Dimensity 9000) processors that the latest kind of first-party case for the device has an all-new cooling solution. Its bui...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 26 Mar 2022 23:31

The MSI GeForce RTX 3090 Ti SUPRIM X has a 3.5-slot design, RTX 3090 model pictured. (Image source: MSI)

NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3090 Ti: Custom cards to feature up to a 3.5-slot design as 3x 8-pin power connector leaks to cover monstrous power requirements

More details about the GeForce RTX 3090 Ti have emerged, a few days before the card's rumoured announcement and release. NVIDIA's partners will sell the RTX 3090 Ti with up to a 3.5-slot design, while the card's power requirements...

Alex Alderson, 25 Mar 2022 17:21