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A new rumour says Sony will announce a sequel for Ghost of Tsushima later this year. A PC port of the original is also said to be in the works and will be announced shortly.

AMD CTO, Mark Papermaster, has teased AI upscaling for FidelityFX Super Resolution coming later in 2024. The current FSR 3 implementation uses a mix of temporal upscaling, frame generation, and latency-reduction technologies to achieve a result that's generally inferior to Nvidia's DLSS alternatives.

The compelling AMD configuration of the beastly Alienware m18 is approaching the $2,000 mark as Dell has now discounted the Ryzen 9 and Radeon RX 7900M-powered 18-inch gaming laptop by a steep 26%.

The OneXPlayer X1, a recently launched gaming device from One-Netbook, packs powerful hardware including up to an Intel Core Ultra 7 155H "Meteor Lake" chip. According to a recent first-impressions video on YouTube, it excels in synthetic GPU tests, but real-world gaming experiences are hindered by potential driver issues. However, in terms of CPU performance, the Meteor Lake chip gets crushed by AMD's Zen 4 "Phoenix" APUs.

The VX2781-4K-PRO-6 is ViewSonic's latest 27-inch monitor. While not available just yet, the company has confirmed all specifications, including the presence of a 4K IGZO IPS and 165 Hz panel.

Dell is now selling the new Alienware m16 R2 in Europe and the UK. The release in both markets coincides with improved availability of the gaming laptop in the US, where Dell sells the machine with up to 64 GB of RAM, an Intel Core Ultra 9 185H processor and an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 GPU.

A big discount campaign is currently running on Steam for the Saints Row franchise. All main games available on Steam are heavily discounted. Gamers can also grab DLCs with discounts of up to 67 percent.

Dune: Part Two is currently showing in cinemas and has been highly praised by critics. There is also a new trailer showing promising gameplay scenes from the new MMO in the Dune universe.

Sony and Nixxes have revealed the PC system requirements for Horizon Forbidden West. You can get away with a 4 GB VRAM GPU, a six-year-old CPU and 16 GB of RAM for a playable experience. The game launches on March 21 via Steam and Epic Games Store.

GPD has now released a new version of its Win 4 gaming handheld. Dubbed the Win 4 2024, the updated device combines an AMD Ryzen 7 8840U APU with a 6-inch display for now, although cheaper Ryzen 5 8640U variants should be launching soon too.

The Powkiddy RGB10 Max 3 is now available generally following a short pre-order period. The retro gaming handheld combines a Rockchip RK3566 chipset with a 720p display and 1 GB of RAM, among other features.

A DIY modding group named KittenLabs has managed to run GTA Vice City on a wireless router. The model used is the TP-Link TL-WDR4900, which comes with a PowerPC-based CPU with WiFi chipsets connected through PCIe. With some modifications to this PCIe slot and a lot of software tweaking, it was possible to connect an AMD Radeon HD 7470 to it.

Unlike many other budget-oriented gaming laptops, the RTX 4060-powered Dell G15 comes with a pretty decent 165Hz FHD display with full sRGB color space coverage. Thanks to other well-performing components such as the AMD Ryzen 7 7840HS CPU, the 15-inch notebook becomes a great bang-for-the-buck option.

LG has now started selling four new 240 Hz OLED gaming monitors. Starting with the UltraGear OLED 34GS95QE as the cheapest model at $1,299.99, the new options include the UltraGear OLED 32GS95UE, the first monitor to be released with 4K/240 Hz and 1080p/480 Hz display modes.

Valve has released new stable updates for the Steam Deck and Steam Deck OLED. While delivered simultaneously, Valve has split the refinements into a Client Update, a fresh version of SteamOS and dedicated firmware updates for both gaming handhelds.

The developers behind Yuzu, a Nintendo Switch emulator, have officially shut the project down after settling a lawsuit filed against them by Nintendo earlier this month. In the proposed settlement, the developers will also have to pay Nintendo $2.4 million in damages and will not be allowed to maintain or distribute any code used in the Yuzu emulator.

Microsoft has already announced in 2022 that a new Age of Empires spin-off for smartphones will be released. Now the release is just a few months away. However, there are indications that significant progress in the game will only be possible against payment.

The mid-tier 2023 Lenovo Legion Slim 5 gaming laptop with a 16-inch screen has dropped back to its all-time low price. It’s currently available for $899.99 on Best Buy. The configuration that’s on sale comes with the AMD Ryzen 5 7640HS, Nvidia RTX 4060, 512 GB of fast storage, and 16 GB of RAM.

HP has revealed new details about the Omen Transcend 32, its 32-inch QD-OLED gaming monitor with a 4K resolution and a 240 Hz refresh rate. While HP advertises the monitor as being DisplayPort 2.1 compatible, it lacks the high-bandwidth support of its main rival, the Gigabyte AORUS FO32U2P.

Infinix has become linked to a new Android smartphone, one with a potentially second-gen gamer esthetic and a different MediaTek Dimensity processor. The alleged new GT-series device might also launch with a new version of XOS based on Android and have a decent mid-range amount of RAM.

Grand Theft Auto 6, the next entry in the long-running and ultra-popular GTA video game series, is due to release next year. Past reports have alleged the title to bring features such as most buildings being enterable, potential AI-based NPCs, etc. Now, based on a job listing by Rockstar, we might have an idea of GTA 6’s final release window.

The R43 Pro from M18 is a new gaming handheld now available at a very affordable price and is designed to play a wide range of video games. The model is equipped with numerous input options.

CheckMag Microsoft has historically monopolised the PC gaming space with Windows, but with increasingly invasive ads, bloat and data collection, many Windows users are looking for an alternative. Thanks to the Steam Deck, Valve and community projects like Proton GE, Linux is becoming a more viable option for gaming.

The top-end configuration of the 2023 Razer Blade has dropped down by $300 on Best Buy. It comes with AMD Ryzen 9 7940HS CPU, Nvidia RTX 4070 GPU, 16 GB of RAM, 1 TB SSD, a spacious 16:10 display, and a solid chassis design. All that makes this gaming laptop a good purchase even at this discounted yet expensive price tag of $2,399.99.

Xiaomi first teased the 2024 Redmi G Pro at the big product launch event last month. The company later shared info on the top-end configuration and hinted that the gaming laptop would offer a good price-to-performance ratio. Now, Xiaomi is claiming that it can beat a similarly configured 2024 Lenovo Legion Y9000P.

MSI Claw made its debut as the first gaming handheld device with Intel Meteor Lake CPUs. With the Intel Arc iGPU, the new processors make the device stand as a proper competitor against the ones featuring AMD APUs with Radeon 780M integrated graphics. The handheld with Intel Core Ultra 5 135H is now available for pre-order in the US.

One of the configurations of the 2023 Lenovo Legion Pro 5i is back to its all-time low price on Best Buy. The gaming laptop features a 13th gen Intel Core i7 processor, Nvidia RTX 4070 GPU, 16 GB of DDR5 RAM, and 1 TB of PCIe 4.0 storage, all of which makes it pretty capable for good FPS in most games.

The GIGABYTE Aorus 15 offers robust performance suitable for gaming, content creation, and professional tasks, thanks to its NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 GPU and Intel 13th-gen i7-13700H processor. Featuring 16 GB of DDR5 RAM and a 1TB PCIe Gen4 SSD, it ensures smooth multitasking and ample storage. While its QHD display lacks full sRGB and P3 color gamut coverage, its 165Hz refresh rate and 7ms response time cater well to gamers. With a current $350 discount on Amazon, the Aorus 15 offers value that is hard to beat.

While Samsung US has no units left, Amazon has a solid stock of Odyssey G93SC QD-OLED curved gaming monitors available. Even better, a generous 31% discount brings the 49-inch display down to $1,099.99 from the $1,599.99 list price (the average price of $1,411.95 should also be taken into account).

Fight with sword and shield in the first-person perspective and write your own history in the medieval world of Calradia - as a peaceful merchant who only fights to defend himself, or as a warlord who wants to conquer castles and become a ruler himself. This is possible in Mount & Blade: Warband, which is currently being offered to players on Steam with a 90 percent discount.

Another big publisher sale is currently running on Steam. In addition to numerous Acarde games, there are hefty discounts on full-fledged AAA titles such as Monster Hunter, Resident Evil and Devil May Cry.

CheckMag As the Steam Dinos vs. Robots game sale event is reaching its peak, here are some of the best game deals on Valve's game store. Seek answers in Horizon Zero Dawn, wage war on the machines in Generation Zero, or wrangle velociraptors in LEGO Jurassic World for as little as $3.99.

Tianbao, also known as AOOSTAR in the international markets, has launched a new gaming mini PC in China. Called GEM12 Pro, the computer packs the latest AMD Ryzen 7 8845HS processor, has a built-in screen that can output a broad range of info, and features a fingerprint scanner for quick and secure unlocking.

LG has revealed US pricing for the UltraGear OLED 45GS95QE, a new 21:9 OLED gaming monitor that also has an 800R curvature. The LG UltraGear OLED 45GS95QE succeeds last year's UltraGear OLED 45GR95QE with a 1440p resolution and a 240 Hz refresh rate, among other features.

LG has now listed the UltraGear OLED 39GS95QE on its website, confirming US pricing in the process. The LG UltraGear OLED 39GS95QE appears set to arrive in the US first with a 1440p resolution, a 240 Hz refresh rate and a modest USB hub.

LG has now revealed launch pricing for the UltraGear OLED 34GS95QE, a monitor that won an Innovation Award at last month's CES 2024 conference. The UltraGear OLED 34GS95QE is cheaper than many of LG's other new UltraGear OLED gaming monitors, although it still exceeds $1,000.

LG has beat ASUS to the punch by announcing launch pricing for its 4K/240 Hz and 1080p/480 Hz gaming monitor. Arriving soon as the UltraGear OLED 32GS95UE, the 31.46-inch gaming monitor only has the ROG Swift OLED PG32UCDP for competition so far.

Tecno has showcased many innovative tech and new products at MWC 2024. On the computing side, there's the Mega Mini Gaming G1, which is a mini PC that comes with water cooling. This cooling setup aims to make the Intel Core i9 CPU and dedicated Nvidia RTX 4060 GPU offer sustained performance under heavy loads.

GPD has revealed the Win Mini 2024, a refresh that brings AMD Ryzen 8000 APUs to the 7-inch gaming handheld. The GPD Win Mini 2024 also borrows the display from the ASUS ROG Ally but loses its predecessor's OCuLink connector, among other changes.

Released in late May 2021 on PlayStation 4, Windows, and Xbox One, Biomutant became available for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X | S consoles one year later, in early September 2022. Nintendo Switch gamers can already pre-order the game as well, in advance of its May 14 launch on this platform.

We've known since summer 2022 that Nacon is planning an open-world survival game in the Terminator universe. A lot is already known about the game - and yesterday an official date was announced for the start of the Eary Access phase.

Epic currently has some interesting offers for those looking to save money. An indie runner that normally costs 12 US dollar is currently available for free - and a platformer that Epic normally offers for 25 US dollar is available at a 90 percent discount until tonight.

After offering the first Fallout game to its subscribers last month, Amazon Prime Gaming returns this month with a freebie list that starts with Fallout 2. The list also includes Scarf, Bus Simulator 21: Next Stop, Bridge to Another World: Secrets of the Nutcracker, and a few others.

Embracer Group's alleged sale of Gearbox Software looks to be coming to a close by next month as news breaks that Knights of the Old Republic's Saber Interactive looks to go private. The news comes amid a new wave of lay-offs and studio closures from the likes of Sony Entertainment, Electronic Arts, and Riot Games.

CheckMag The MSI Claw A1M may well be the introduction of Intel to the world of portable gaming devices, but that's a long way from breaking the dominance of AMD's APUs on the space, especially in regard to Valve's incumbent handheld.

CheckMag If you weren't keeping an eye on Nvidia's GeForce News blog, you might've missed the RTX 3050 6 GB's release at the start of February. Even in a market segment desperate for a lean, entry-level graphics card, it's far from being "The Ultimate Play" that the 30-series tagline proclaims. In fact, the near-silent launch tells you all you need to know: it's an embarrassment.